The last article showed how catastrophic fire events have led to the development of fire code requirements throughout history. In-depth studies of those significant events led to specific requirements ...

Fatal collapses ignited interest in the safety of public-occupancy temporary structures, such as stages and tents, which have long been permitted by the fire department, not the building official. The ...

As our the community continues to see explosive growth, many ask the question of what rules apply to all the buildings relating to fire codes and enforcement. The answer varies depending on what ...