Fire Safety – does it comply? If Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) Provision D1.4 can be satisfied by providing one exit, is that enough? Although in many circumstances it is, DTS Provision D1.2 may require an additional exit and DTS Provision D1.5 will specify further requirements for that...
WOBO Governor David Gibson has received an update from the HSE and reflects the moves from lockdown to a tiered system. The law requires employers to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air in the workplace and this has not changed during the pandemic. Good...
WOBO notes the facts highlighted in the FEMA study and the projected savings through the implementation of International Codes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its landmark Building Codes Save: A National Study featuring an in-depth look at the quantified benefits — avoided losses to buildings...
Sustainable energy solutions – wired up to solar. Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced a 1,310-MW solar energy generation facility that will be the largest in the United States upon completion. Currently under construction in northeast Texas,...
Building Code Officials are always under scrutiny – Australia sets out their expectations. The Model Code sets out the minimum expectations of building surveyors performing statutory functions. At their November 2020 meeting, Building Ministers agreed to release the National Model Code of Conduct for Building...
Governor David Gibson would like to introduce you to the Waste Management World. Welcome to the November/December issue. Being a “Waste to Energy Special Edition” Edition, we take a look at some sustainable projects aiming to reduce emissions caused by landfilling while recovering energy through...
The International Code Council provides a review of 2020. This year, the world faced major challenges that have made us rethink the ways in which we’ve operated our daily lives. As we reflect on what has been an eventful year, the adaptability and resiliency displayed...
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