L Ratings: Why Don’t Your Specifications Include Them?
One of my pet peeves is people who use code verbiage WRONG. A fire wall...
W Rating: Dear Architect, Why Are You Asking for It?
I have seen so many project specifications requiring a W rating. If you don’t know...
Intumescent Coatings for Fireproofing
The NYC Center for Architecture does a lot of training for local architects, including sessions...
New Standard for Architects to Spec- Part One
Architects are always trying to cover all the bases when they write their specifications. I...
New Industry Standard for Architects- Part Two
Last week we introduced a new standard for firestop installers. Today, we discuss the New...
NJ DCA Firestop Classes
Hi everyone, I want to share the 2020 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs or NJ...
UL Future Built Forum- Combustible Facades
There has been a great deal of discussion about the exterior facades of buildings and...