Video was shown at the kickoff of two concurrent ASTM International “committee week” events held recently in Houston and New Orleans where thousands of the organization’s members will create and update standards.

At this time, no deficiencies have been identified in the IBC regarding cladding, and fire experts agree that the ICC model code and process ensures a reasonable level of safety. 

Honolulu fire investigators know where the high-rise fire started and how it spread, but not what caused it.

With more than 1,000 resources and references, The Safety Portal aims to address some of the key issues in construction safety today, such as electrical safety, ladder safety, loss control, personal protection, and vehicle safety.

Institute to help policymakers keep their communities safe by providing recommended practices, proposed solutions and other guidance to support and sustain strong fire prevention and protection systems.

Trade ups – incentives offered by local officials in exchange for installing fire sprinklers – are the centerpiece of this new program.

The company, previously a division of HD Supply, became a freestanding enterprise following its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in August.