Occupancy Classifications in the International Building Code

Understanding the various occupancy classifications as defined by the International Building Code (IBC) is crucial for architects, builders, and fire safety professionals. These classifications play a significant role in determining the design requirements and safety measures, including fire sprinkler systems, needed for the diverse types of buildings identified in the IBC.

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How to Winterize a Fire Sprinkler System for Winter 2024

As the weather in Maryland has been at freezing or below for several days, I realized that the annual cold weather preparations blog for sprinkler systems has not been posted, so here it is folks! For many states this time of year begins the onset of colder weather, for that reason this blog gets reposted to remind everyone of the importance of verifying sprinkler systems are prepared for the cold weather ahead.

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