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Lab Ceilings

The Life Safety Code does not require ceilings to be caulked, gasketed, or clipped.

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Coded Announcement During Fire

A coded announcement for fire may be “Code Red," “Dr. Red,” or some such similar word(s).

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Changes to Life Safety Code Compliance in Business Occupancies

The Joint Commission has announced they will have their life safety surveyors inspect off-site business occupancies.

Taylor Hatten 6/21/21 Taylor Hatten 6/21/21

Signs on Doors in the Path of Egress

You have not found specific guidance in the Life Safety Code on this issue because there isn’t any.

Taylor Hatten 6/16/21 Taylor Hatten 6/16/21

Shower Curtains

Ironically, curtains used in showers are exempt from having to be fire-rated.

Taylor Hatten 5/10/21 Taylor Hatten 5/10/21

Evacuation Route Maps

CMS, NFPA, and the accreditation organizations do NOT require evacuation route maps.

Taylor Hatten 4/23/21 Taylor Hatten 4/23/21

Battery-Operated Emergency Lights for ATS?

AHJs can require battery-operated emergency lights at ATS locations.

Taylor Hatten 4/19/21 Taylor Hatten 4/19/21

Testing and Inspection Frequency in a Medical Arts Building

The frequency and level of testing of fire safety features are the same regardless of the occupancy of the building, with the exception of fire dampers and fire drills.

Taylor Hatten 4/16/21 Taylor Hatten 4/16/21

Fire Extinguisher Signs

Can you tell me when a sign saying "Fire Extinguisher Inside" is required?

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