This is great but can anyone help me with Smoke Partition vs Smoke Barrier? Different? What about the door requirement? And does the Partition need to go to deck or just above suspended ceiling? Smoke barriers vs Fire Barriers are they the same? UGH language.
I am passionately frustrated with the number of "professionals" allowed in hospitals to conduct construction operations, which I have had to educate on the topics discussed in your video. I say passionately frustrated because I love to educate, but frustrated because I am not the first hospital they have worked in with the wrong knowledge. WE are responsible for the Life Saftey and EOC for staff, patients, and visitors. One of the topics that scared me recently is the statement that a 1-hour smoke barrier does not need any fire protection measures. This comment and concern were brought to light during a preconstruction walkthrough when I told the contractor that penetrations must be sealed correctly in these barriers and a material that is UL listed for the appropriate rating must be used. All I could think about was that the last smoke barrier this contractor probably touched had none of their penetrations sealed correctly due to education issues on hospitals in general. Scary!
I completely agree, Joshua. A big part of our jobs is to educate other professionals. I am optimistic that through continuously educating and taking the time to teach them, that they will take the time to teach someone else. Keep up the good fight and no that you aren't alone in your efforts to elevate and empower others!
This is great but can anyone help me with Smoke Partition vs Smoke Barrier? Different? What about the door requirement? And does the Partition need to go to deck or just above suspended ceiling? Smoke barriers vs Fire Barriers are they the same? UGH language.
Amen, preach it Josh.
Ha! Thanks, Scott!
I am passionately frustrated with the number of "professionals" allowed in hospitals to conduct construction operations, which I have had to educate on the topics discussed in your video. I say passionately frustrated because I love to educate, but frustrated because I am not the first hospital they have worked in with the wrong knowledge. WE are responsible for the Life Saftey and EOC for staff, patients, and visitors. One of the topics that scared me recently is the statement that a 1-hour smoke barrier does not need any fire protection measures. This comment and concern were brought to light during a preconstruction walkthrough when I told the contractor that penetrations must be sealed correctly in these barriers and a material that is UL listed for the appropriate rating must be used. All I could think about was that the last smoke barrier this contractor probably touched had none of their penetrations sealed correctly due to education issues on hospitals in general. Scary!
I completely agree, Joshua. A big part of our jobs is to educate other professionals. I am optimistic that through continuously educating and taking the time to teach them, that they will take the time to teach someone else. Keep up the good fight and no that you aren't alone in your efforts to elevate and empower others!