Tag: Building Code

Building Codes define the requirements for constructing a building. Two of the most common codes are the International Building Code and NFPA 101

Warehouse Storage and Packing Facility PBD Third Party Review

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for performing a third party review of a large warehouse performance based design.

Building Code FDS Pathfinder Performance-Based Sprinkler

Rivertech Building GSA Form 12000 Inspection

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for performing a building wide fire protection audit. The audit established the minimum requirements were met for GSA acceptance of a space.

Building Code Fire Alarm GSA Sprinkler

Element Detroit at the Metropolitan - Starwood Survey

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for performing a site survey for a historic building that was being renovated into a hotel. The survey was performed per the Starwood requirements by Marriott.

Building Code

Four Points by Sheraton Cleveland-Eastlake - Starwood Survey

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for performing a site survey for a hotel renovation project. The survey was performed per the Starwood requirements by Marriott.

Building Code

GMU - Housing Occupancy Study

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for evaluating all 40+ GMU housing buildings to determine how many residents could fit into each floor. The analysis compared Virginia housing requirements, egress capacity, and plumbing fixture capacity.

Building Code University

National Air and Space Museum - Egress Analysis

Fire Protection Engineer responsible for egress modeling. Pathfinder was used to simulate a full occupant load evacuating all three floors plus the basement. Scenarios were developed corresponding with the design fires required in NFPA 101 to assess blocked exits. In addition to the egress modeling, he reviewed the egress calculations …

Building Code Pathfinder Performance-Based