WOBO encourages its members and fellow professionals to support the SFPE in the generation of its Engineering Guide to Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings. SFPE is seeking Public Comments on its Engineering Guide to Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings (Deadline to submit comments...
Modern buildings seek to maximise the inherent properties of the materials used, however, the provision of fire safety often requires those materials to be upgraded to meet the fire resistant time periods specified within the appropriate codes or regulations. The Association for Specialist Fire Protection...
David Gibson, Governor, has identified this publication and believes that this free to download guide will assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained. www.thebesa.com/firestopping The aim of the guide is to encourage all stakeholders in...
Fire is a universal problem and as professionals we need to consider all options to achieve compliance. The FPA New Zealand provides a breadth of supportive documents. The applicable New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) requirements...
United States Department of Labor through the Ocupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] are pleased to offer free posters and guidance booklets for the workplace to assist you and your staff in these difficult times and through the pandemic. The items are free and available...
Building Officials and fellow professionals deal with hazardous substances on a day to day basis, their use and management, and it is essential to ensure their correct use. The Hazardous Substance Managment ebook referenced on the SHP website will support them through this process. Hazardous...
A very informative publication that reflects on building codes and their delivery within each state. Key features include the human element, resilience and preparation, effective delivery and enforcement. The form and content will provide support to other countries considering further review and the application of...
James Eade, author of the 5th Edition, gives a brief insight into the changes to this important Code, due for publication later this year. He provides an update that reflects on the history of the code for discussions relating to appliances or equipment and reflects...
A revised and updated addition by Mohammad Karamouz, Azadeh Ahmadi, and Masih Akhbari provides a detailed review of the vulnerability and processes associated with ground water, ground water systems and the hydrologic cycle – a positive publication. Increasing demand for water, higher standards of living,...
Successful utilisation of energy resources is dependent upon human behaviour and the actions taken within the built environment. Codes create standards, success is based on the human interface. Abstract Given that human behavior is increasingly recognized to play an essential role in building energy use,...
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