Automatic fire sprinklers have been in existence for over a century, and since their widespread implementation, have extinguished many fires and saved countless lives. A majority of fires are … [Read more...] about Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
Moving Day!!
Dalkita just moved offices! We've moved into a small office building just West of Downtown Littleton (South Metro Denver). Since recently dealing with the move, we thought why not write about it and … [Read more...] about Moving Day!!
Egress!
Egress is defined as "the action of going out of or leaving a place". Egress is a major component of safety features in the building, and has an entire chapter devoted to it in the IBC … [Read more...] about Egress!
What is the LFL & What does it mean to you?
What is the LFL? The LFL (Lower Flammable Limit) is a concept related to flammability & fire safety. The LFL is defined as : Usually expressed in volume per cent, is the lower end of the … [Read more...] about What is the LFL & What does it mean to you?
How Many Plumbing Facilites Are Required In a Building?
The IBC (International Building Code) and the IPC (International Plumbing Code) provide prescriptive requirements to calculating the minimum number of plumbing facilities needed in a building, … [Read more...] about How Many Plumbing Facilites Are Required In a Building?
Programming Your Distillery
One of the first steps in the planning and design of a Distillery is Programming. It is an important process that will help you define the space you need, or want to have to achieve your goals as a … [Read more...] about Programming Your Distillery
Stair, Ramp, & Railing Design
The IBC (International Building Code) prescribes minimum requirements for the design of stairs, ramps, and their railings. These are very important features to a building that are included in … [Read more...] about Stair, Ramp, & Railing Design
No building codes out in the middle of nowhere! Think again.
In the U.S. , a lot of folks that are in rural areas may think that they don't have any building codes where they live. Well, the truth is, that there certainly is code in most places in the country. … [Read more...] about No building codes out in the middle of nowhere! Think again.
