It’s easier to contain dust than gas, so the requirements for Class II locations (ignitable dust) are not as rigorous as those for Class I locations (ignitable gas). However, a dust-based explosion ...

Part 1 of this series addresses significant updates to arc flash hazard marking requirements found in the 2026 NEC Sec. 110.16 to improve the safety of all electrical ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary. The code was written to be ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

There are two primary fire codes in use in the United States. The International Fire Code (IFC) is most prevalent because of its compatibility with the International Building Code, which is the most ...

Monitoring and maintaining a safe operating water level on any steam boiler plant is an important part of the control area operator’s job function. There are specific minimum requirements for water ...

A group planning to open a child care center at a Napa church must install a costly fire sprinkler system due to an unexpected code requirement they argued shouldn’t apply. This expense, the group ...

The following is based on the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), which is adopted by the State of Colorado. Section 405.1 states that emergency evacuation drills complying with the ...