You have all heard the whole, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” line from way back when? Even before that, you have likely heard of the fire at the MGM Grand in 1980 where 85 people died and over 600 were injured. Well, the changes made to the building department in the years since, are lessons that shouldn’t be part of what stays in Vegas. They should spread to other jurisdictions and today I will discuss just one of these points, since it is in line with the discussion about patching rated walls.
Clark County Building Department covers the Las Vegas Strip and they take life safety seriously. I know you all do, but they take it to a different level and one that some of you may want to consider taking a closer look at. They actually have a FIELD INSPECTION GUIDELINE that tells, not only field inspectors, but also builders and facilities maintenance teams how they should be repairing walls if they want to pass inspections.
Have a look at it and let me know what you think. Are you doing something similar to this? If you aren’t do you think it might be time to revisit how patches are made and if so, what do you think should change? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. If we can help we are happy to.