A guide to leveraging CFD modeling to comply with California Building Code fire protection exemptions for photovoltaic systems on rooftop parking structures and occupied buildings By Francisco Kang, PE As California continues to...
by Kirk Money Accessibility compliance is critical to multifamily housing design, ensuring that buildings accommodate people of all abilities. Two significant categories of accessible units—Type A and Type B—are frequently specified...
by Jason Beck, AET The Texas Donut, a popular architectural style for multifamily residential buildings in the Sunbelt, presents unique fire protection system design challenges. These buildings, often characterized by residential...
Roof plastic pedestal systems have gained popularity in recent years due to advancements in construction technology and a growing emphasis on sustainable building practices. While the concept of elevated rooftop...
As the demand for affordable housing increases and the demand for commercial space wanes, savvy landlords and astute businesspeople are eager to explore the possibility of converting commercial space into...
A CONTAM analysis can help identify potential issues with a building's existing fire protection and ventilation systems. In short, by simulating the airflow patterns and evaluating the performance of these...
THE CODES: CBC 2019, CEBC, and ADA 2010 THE PLAYERS: owner, contractor, architects, AHJ, and TERPconsulting THE ACCESSIBILITY CHALLENGE: A Southern California hotel built in 1983 was renovating its existing mobility features...
Although CONTAM is often used to help engineers and designers understand how a fire might spread and how smoke might move within a building before a fire, the most well-known...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on a federal level in 1990 to ensure equal access to public spaces for individuals with disabilities. International Building Code (IBC) also...
The cities of Las Vegas and Henderson adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) which went into effect on March 23. However, the jurisdiction of...