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Fire Rated Door Annual Inspection
I opened the door to enter the office building lobby. The sound was loud and unmistakable - an electrical transformer humming away, loudly. Following...
Product Failures (2)
Consider the Consequences
It must have seemed a good idea at the time - inexpensive, easy to install. Add a barrier to keep objects from falling from one parking level to...
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Construction Improvisation; Acceptable Quality?
Construction sites often present challenges for completing the work as the architect intended. But when contractors improvise, the results may not be...
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Uniform Stair Risers
The International Building Code (IBC) Section 1009.4.4 requires stair risers and tread widths to be uniform height and width within a tolerance of...
Cast-In-Place Concrete Repairs
Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair...