What is an Evacuation Assembly Area? An evacuation assembly area is a designated area that is distanced from the building for occupants to meet in the event of an emergency such as a fire or an active shooter. Assembly areas ensure that all occupants are both safe and...
Building Fire at School Admin Facility A school administration building caught fire on Sunday evening at Winnsboro ISD in East Texas. According to the Longview News-Journal, a student was passing by late that night and saw flames coming from the top of the building....
What is a safety map? Safety maps are one of the most important components of a safe and compliant building that is crisis ready. They are created, documented and displayed to aid in emergency preparation and response. Documents such as fire evacuation maps, severe...
Severe Weather Emergencies and Your Buildings Tornado season is upon us, and that means that severe weather emergencies are more likely to happen now than any other time of year. Depending on the industry and region of your organization severe weather such as...
Employees are making their way back to their workplaces, and schools are preparing to welcome students back to their classrooms. Schools, businesses and everyone in between are experiencing a welcomed shift towards normalcy amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. However, these...
As ICC Building Safety Month comes to a close, let’s take a closer look at how the future of the industry looks as a whole. Training, Certifications and Career Advancement Ensuring that the workforce in building safety is well-trained and motivated is key to...
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