Commercial 
How Can You Tell if a Door is Fire Rated(0)
When you’re putting together code reviews for remodels and additions in commercial projects, its often important to know which existing doors are rated. Figuring it out is pretty simple, in order to qualify as a rated door it has to be labeled. So look at the door (typically the hinge side) and there should be [...]
Full Story»Implementation Date for 2010 ADA Standards
We’ve begun to see the 2010 ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Standards brought up on new construction projects. Like many codes the date in the title is not necessarily the date where it begins to apply. Given that commercial projects tend to takes month and sometimes years to construct, the long lead times help. For [...]
When Do You Need More Than One Door? – Spaces That Require More Than One Means of Egress
The 2006 International Building Code spells out the conditions where you are required to have two or more exits or as I prefer to see it, where you can have only one exit from a space. Generally the requirements are straight forward but there are a few complex conditions that I’ve called out. The first [...]
EVstudio is Moving Our Texas Office
EVstudio is moving our office in Copperas Cove from our old location at 913 South Main to fantastic new offices at 109 West Avenue D. Construction is wrapping up on the space and we should have photos for you soon.
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