• Welcome to the new and improved Building Code Forum. We appreciate you being here and hope that you are getting the information that you need concerning all codes of the building trades. This is a free forum to the public due to the generosity of the Sawhorses, Corporate Supporters and Supporters who have upgraded their accounts. If you would like to have improved access to the forum please upgrade to Sawhorse by first logging in then clicking here: Upgrades

lifesafety

  1. indyarchyguy

    Evacuation Diagrams / Plans - Requirements

    A client asked me why they were being required to provide Evacuation Plans in the hallways of his facility. I explained there are certain occupancies that are required to have these diagrams posted as per the International Fire Code. It then got me to thinking, and reading, about what the actual...
  2. C

    What life safety precaution can I take for this building situation?

    I have an existing 2-story concrete building and I want to put a light well to get light into the first floor from above. What would be the best life safety measure I can employ? A sprinkler? Fire rated wall?
Top