Improving Shelters: Effect of Microbursts on Building Storm Systems & the 2015 IPC
This past summer, Denver experienced a number of wet microburst storms that caused some isolated flooding and quite a bit
Category: Building Code
An EVstudio Client – Custom Home Blog
Please check out this blog (www.ourcountryhouse.com) by one of our clients which has been chronicling the progress of the construction
All Handheld Showers Require Backflow Protection
We do a large amount of design work in the medical sector and are often called upon to do a
Earthquakes: Building Safety in Colorado
The recent earthquake in Nepal has brought to the forefront of many people’s mind how “earthquake-proof” our buildings are. Living in
Office Emergency Preparedness
After a recent electrical fire in an office adjacent to ours in Austin, I felt it worth giving some advice
Selecting Door Hardware For Your Building
When selecting door hardware for your project, it may not be as straight-forward as going to your local hardware store
Lighting Power Density in the New Denver Code
Denver has announced that there will be an update in the building codes this year. Current lighting power density (LPD)
Upcoming Changes in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
In its efforts to improve building energy efficiency by 30% the following improvements are being proposed in the 2012 IECC.
IRC Fire Separation Requirements
When designing single family dwelling units, it’s important to remember the fire separation distance requirements. Fire separation distance is measured
Colorado Flooding: Do you need a Structural EValuation?
At this point, it shouldn’t be news to any readers of this website that the Colorado Front Range experienced a
AFCI and GCFI; What are They?
Electrical fires and accidental electrocutions are very real hazards inside homes and buildings. Thankfully technology and building codes are advancing
Regulations on Equipment in Commercial Kitchens
Denver requires that all equipment used in commercial restaurant kitchens, including prefabricated equipment must meet commercial design standards. All floor-mounted
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