by Tony Jones | Sep 17, 2020 | Building Maps
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...
by Tony Jones | Sep 8, 2020 | Building Maps
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....
by Tony Jones | Jul 23, 2020 | Building Maps
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...
by Tony Jones | May 29, 2020 | Building Maps
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...
by Tony Jones | May 12, 2020 | Building Maps
For the first week of Building Safety Month, the ICC recognized Disaster Preparedness as the topic of focus. Snowstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and fires have all seen a recent uptick in frequency and severity across the globe. It’s important...
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