Tall Timber Construction- tests codes and future projects
Looking for details on tall timber construction? Check out this slide deck from the UL/FDNY/IAFF...
Terrorism Protection by Design
What if there were a terrorist attack on one of your projects? If you are...
Are you patching rated walls properly?
I have seen some creative ways of patching walls, but when it comes to fire-rated...
Why California patches fail: more on patching rated walls (part 2)
Thanks for the great response on the last post related to patching rated walls. I...
Patching Rated Walls: How One Jurisdiction Handles It (Part 3)
You have all heard the whole, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” line from...
The perfect UL system search
Have you ever searched for a UL detail on their website? The original website required...
Membrane Penetration Firestop Part One
Understanding Membrane Penetrations: Key Considerations Membrane penetrations refer to firestop applications that breach only one...
Membrane Penetration Firestop- Part Two
I hope you liked the last post, that was just a warm up as we...