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
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MAQs- Maximum Allowable Quantities
MAQ's (Maximum Allowable Quantities) are an important concept when designing and building a distillery. The concept of MAQ's comes from the International Building & Fire Codes (IBC & IFC). … [Read more...] about MAQs- Maximum Allowable Quantities
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
Static Electricity In Distilleries
What is Static Electricity? stat·ic e·lec·tric·i·ty (noun) a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, that causes sparks. The Basics: -The world is made of atoms -Atoms … [Read more...] about Static Electricity In Distilleries
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!
