Under 2018 and earlier IBC/IFC, the occupancy of a distillery is H-3. Electrical classification is almost an entirely separate issue - it is mentioned in the IFC with some parameters. … [Read more...] about Three Types of Distillery Occupancies Explained
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Is bottling required to be an H-3 occupancy?
This is a question we get a lot. As with most questions in life, the answer is "maybe." We can say, more often than not, bottling equipment does not have to be in a hazardous occupancy. Where … [Read more...] about Is bottling required to be an H-3 occupancy?
Fire Rating Options at Interior Windows
There are several instances when you may be required to have a fire resistant wall between two areas or rooms within a building. One of the most common reasons for this would be two different … [Read more...] about Fire Rating Options at Interior Windows
The Permitting Process
Here we will cover cover the general processes that go on when getting a building permit for a new building or remodel. While every jurisdiction will have their own specific ways of permitting, there … [Read more...] about The Permitting Process
Outdoor Portions of Buildings & Code Considerations
This article will cover which "outdoor" building portions are or aren't considered part of the building and which are or aren't subject to varying codes. What is part of the building area? Any … [Read more...] about Outdoor Portions of Buildings & Code Considerations
Code Required Signage In Distilleries
While the marketing of your distillery may involve keywords like "craft", "flavor", and "locally made"...in the eyes of the law, and primarily fire prevention authorities, the word distillery … [Read more...] about Code Required Signage In Distilleries
Allowable Areas Of Buildings
Building Codes (IBC) sets limits of building areas, heights, and stories based on how fire restive the building is. Why It Matters When a new tenant or owner of a building comes in and wants … [Read more...] about Allowable Areas Of Buildings
Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
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
