Whether you are a building owner, engineer, architect, on general contractor, some of the most stressful moments on any project happen in the weeks leading up to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. It’s a gauntlet of inspections and tests where any misstep can be costly. One of the most challenging tests is the acceptance test of a building’s smoke control system (i.e. stair and elevator pressurization, atrium smoke exhaust, etc.).
Join Code Red Consultants, WSP, Suffolk Construction Company and the Boston Fire Department for a panel discussion on the inspection, commissioning, and acceptance testing of smoke control systems. We will discuss common reasons for failure during the fire department acceptance tests, what can be done during design to avoid them, and the critical role that an experienced smoke control special inspector will serve in getting the system to pass on the first try. For a 15% discount, register online and use Promo code SDB29.
At Code Red Consultants, we believe in building lasting relationships with not only our clients, but with code officials as well. Having a good working relationship with building and fire officials can help to keep an open, honest dialogue throughout a project and maximizes the likelihood that any code issues will be flushed out during the building design. When the code doesn’t speak to a particular issue or project complexity, having mutual respect with a code official can be invaluable when it comes to developing compliance alternatives, equivalencies, and other alternate methods of design and construction.
Based on our reputation with the code official community, we were requested to provide training to the Building Officials of Western Massachusetts on October 16, 2013 at the West Springfield Town Hall. We will be providing training on Commercial Building Plan Review & Inspections reviewing some common misconceptions and overlooked code requirements in the industry. Although the organization consists largely of building officials, people involved in the design and construction industry are encouraged to join as associate members. Contact us if you would like more information about being involved in a great building official organization to stay on top of the latest code changes, industry news, and training events.
Smoke Control Special Inspections have been a major source of heartburn for projects throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Unfamiliarity with the requirements of smoke control systems, including special inspections, can mean costly change orders and significant delays for a building receiving its’ Certificate of Occupancy. Code Red Consultant’s Nathan Birmingham, P.E. will be speaking about smoke control special inspections on Tuesday, October 8th at the ASHRAE Boston Chapter meeting in Waltham, MA. The presentation will discuss the state building code requirements for special inspections of atrium exhaust, stair pressurization and elevator pressurization systems. Nate has significant experience with the design and testing of smoke control systems and as part of the presentation, the issues that are often identified during his special inspections will be discussed. We hope to see you there! Information on registering for the upcoming meeting can be found at www.ashraeboston.org or in the latest ASHRAE Newsletter (http://www.ashraeboston.org/Newsletter/newsletters/2013/NEAire_10_13.pdf).
