Part 9 - Just in from the VBA: Revised interpretation of an eave in relation to roof space ventilation. With the recent changes to Condensation Management on May 1st, many have been asking the question: "If the dwelling doesn’t have eaves, or eaves are only provided to the front facade, how do they provide ventilation openings at the eaves as required in Table 10.8.3?" Previously, the VBA advised that in the absence of eaves, a performance solution would be necessary. However, following consultations with industry and the ABCB, their interpretation has been revised. Now, where the building has no eaves, ventilation can be achieved at the fascia, "for example, by fascia vents". Check out the article linked below for more details: https://lnkd.in/giaEDiEH #DidYouKnow #NCC #BuildingSurveying #Australia #Melbourne

Answer: The highest stress occurs at the vault in member B3. The lumber grade would have to be upgraded to Dense Select Structural to handle the bending.

A comprehensively revised Code of Practice for the selection of building hardware for fire-resisting and escape door assemblies and doorsets has been published by Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and dhf Door & Hardware Federation. This is a useful guide for people surveying, maintaining and replacing Fire Doors and Escape Doors and can be downloaded for free at www.firecode.org.uk The Code applies to building hardware used on timber fire doors with up to two hours of fire resistance and steel fire doors with up to four hours of fire resistance. The hardware items covered are categorised into essential items necessary for the successful operation of the doors (such as pivots and hinges, door closing devices, latch or locks, intumescent and smoke seals, and panic bolts), and optional (non-essential) items that could potentially cause door failure if not properly selected or installed. 

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Compartmentation surveys and what are they? Buildings are compartmentalised with fire resisting walls, floors and doors. The goal of of a fire compartmentation survey is to ensure that if a fire breaks out in a specific area of a building, it will be contained within that area for at least 30/60/120 minutes all depending on the type of building. Here’s a photo of a cable tray penetrating through a compartment wall, with absolutely no fire rated material used to make sure there is 30 minute fire resistance!

Bolt Down vs. Direct Burial: Choosing the Right Light Pole Installation When installing outdoor lighting, the choice between bolt-down steel poles and direct burial composite poles can significantly impact the success of your project. Each option offers unique advantages, from the stability and durability of bolt-down installations to the corrosion resistance and quick setup of direct burial poles. This guide explores the key differences, installation methods, and considerations to help you make the best decision for your lighting needs. Learn more about Bolt-Down Steel and Direct Burial Composite Pole Installation here: https://lnkd.in/e_S5Pu83 #LightPoles #ledlighting #ledlights #lightfixtures #lightingdesign #sportslighting #poleinstallation #steelpoles #commerciallighting #industriallighting #streetlighting #landscapelighting #landscapelightingdesign

How do hollow core floors work in your favor? Surely they save static load and material usage. Both wonderful upsides. But what about the issues that arise? Like firestopping them. They present several issues to passive fire safety actually. 1. Thermal efficiency compared to solid concrete 2. Near never ending horizontal chases. They almost act like a horizontally oriented stud wall or non-cored CMU wall. 3. firestop installation considerations. The floor cannot act like a sleeve like a typical poured concrete. It is a give and take. And often passive fire safety is left taking it. So what are things to look for in system selection? Opening limitations, treatment options, reduction in penetrations and item types. T values etc. Have a look at a few things that might catch you out. #3m #internationalfirestopcouncil #IFC #firestop #firestopping #firesafety #lifesafety #continuingeducation #constructioneducation #construction #buildinginnovation #buildbetter #buildsmart #passivefireprotection #codeenforcement #buildingcodes #firemarshal #buildinginspections #contractoreducation #constructionmaterials #buildingmaterials #kcmo #inspectors #codesinspectors #firemashals

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Check out this installation: custom powder-coated canopies and entry stairs for a commercial building. Modular assembly means reduced installation time and cost, while our APEX system’s reconfigurability adapts to evolving site needs. Plus, it's ADA and IBC-compliant for guaranteed safety and accessibility. https://ow.ly/CeYH50StVT6 #upsideinnovations #fallprevention #fallprotection

This is a lighting simulation that I carried out during the construction of the KONI building, what I did was analyze the lighting from the basement floor to the 12th floor and ensure that the lighting complies with SNI 6197-2020 standards, in this case, there were several lighting changes from the initial planning, obtained several cases such as there are still many empty spots and dark spots on the lights, which makes the illumination in the building lighting not optimal, after carrying out calculations according to the SNI 6197-2020 standard, maximum illumination and maximum light distribution are obtained https://lnkd.in/gtyt8Wbn