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Under Construction Building Fires

Under Construction Building Fires

The potential for extensive damage during a fire event is greatest when a building is under construction because it is largely unprotected. Code-required fire-suppression systems such as sprinklers and fire walls are typically nonexistent until…
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Hewitt Street Getting a Hotel

Hewitt Street Getting a Hotel

Yet another hotel has been announced for the Arts District. Hospitality firm the Radisson Hotel Group announced plans to construct a 140-room Radisson RED hotel at 440 S. Hewitt St. A groundbreaking date has not been set, but the company…
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Construction Fire

Construction Fire

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A huge fire at an apartment building under construction in suburban Kansas City has sparked fires at several homes blocks away. The eight-alarm fire broke out about 3:30 p.m. Monday at the multimillion-dollar…
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AIA classroom

Door Systems delivers AIA Courses

Door Systems strives to produce quality courses that help your team grow in the field of Fire Rated Smoke Containment Systems. As an AIA Continue Education Provider, we can serve you in person, On-Line with Video Meetings, or Virtually…
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Anaheim Stadium turned into a mega mixed-use district

Anaheim Stadium turned into a mega mixed-use district

Last Wednesday, the owners of the Anaheim Ducks hopped on the “professional sports team turning the area around their stadium into a mixed-use district” bandwagon with the announcement of “ocV!BE,” a 115-acre neighborhood that will…
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What to do during a building fire

What to do during a building fire

NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM! Your first reaction should be to grab your room keys, alert the people around you, and go. Act immediately but try to stay calm. Stay low in case of smoke or fumes. If you’re in bed, roll off the bed…
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