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Requirements of a Fire Resistant Building

Fire is a force that can get out of hand rather quickly if not contained. Many structures take precautionary measures…
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Guide to Historic Home Renovation

Renovations can increase a home’s value, but upgrading a historic home has its own set of challenges. It can be…
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Fire-Resistant Walls – Principles of Their Design

Each building has different construction materials used by the construction team. The materials can determine the durability and reliability of…
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Can a House Be 100% Fire Resistant?

In the wake of another devastating fire season, homeowners and officials are asking how to prevent property losses, environmental damages,…
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Most Common Safety Hazards in Construction and How to Avoid Them

The construction industry has changed dramatically in the last century. We’ve come a long way from the days of riveters…
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Some Of The Fire-Resistant Construction Techniques

As per the National Fire Protection Association report, wildfires damage thousands of houses every year. Also, other estimates show the…
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Difference Between Building Inspectors and Home Inspectors In CA

When selling/buying a house, there are several regulations you have to meet to complete the transaction. Also, expect to get…
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Design Package for Popeyes Restaurant in Galt, CA

S3DA Design was tasked with the full permit set design for a Popeyes Restaurant to be built in 965 Simmerhorn…
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What is California Building Code For A Fire-Resistant House?

California building code chapter 7A highlights the minimum standards you need to observe to keep your life and house located…
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Check Valve – What Is It and Its Application?

A check valve is an important part of every HVAC design and any application that needs flow control. In fact,…
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Why Home Remodeling Projects Have Boomed In CA?

A significant percentage of small businesses in California closed permanently because of the pandemic, but not all sectors suffered. Contractors…
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Fire-Proof vs. Fire-Resistant Homes and Their Building Code Differences

Fire-resistant homes and fire-proof homes are two common phrases that you’ll come across in the construction industry. Whether it’s a…
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