...Why You Should Care About Building Codes When Planning a New Addition Understanding building codes can make it easier to work with your contractor. This is because you'll understand why your contractor may need to modify some of your original plans to make them meet these codes. Building codes are a series of rules and regulations that are in place to make sure local buildings and other structures are as safe as possible. These codes are location specific. They are updated as needed, so they should be checked each time you plan a new remodeling project. The first thing that needs to be checked is whether your local zoning ordinances will allow you to build your addition in the location you have planned. These ordinances will also define how much land you need for the size of the addition you want to...
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...Constructing a new Structure- Building Codes The information in this document should be useful in making design-related decisions that will not only satisfy the move to our new building Information Technology (IT) requirements but also meet the needs of the building and its future occupants with respect to voice, video and data communications. The intention of this document is to provide a comprehensive understanding and reference guide that can be referred to when moving to our new building. Moving into our new building we need to follow certain cable codes and specification. A properly designed network is based around components or wiring units. The components should also follow certain performance specifications so that when installing we will know exactly what types of applications will be supported. The cable specifications and building codes requirements that we use will be based on * ANSI/EIA/TIA standards 568-C-- Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard * ANSI/EIA/TIA 569-- Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; ANSI/EIA/TIA 606- Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings * ANSI/EIA/TIA 607-Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications; BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) and NFPA 70--National Electric Code (NEC). Cabling has changed over time. Cabling installations have evolved from proprietary systems...
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...Professional Practice Reviewer ARCHITECT’S NATIONAL CODE THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS “GISRIP”, “BBCC” G-eneral Objectives B-usiness I-deals B-ehavior S-uccess C-riticism R-emuneration C-reative Endeavor I-nterest of the Client P-rofessional Prerogative SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECTS SERVICES The Spectrum of the Architect’s Services UAP Doc 201 Pre-Design Services “EPASSSSP” - NON CREATIVE – no design and construction 1. E-conomic Feasibility Studies 2. P-roject Financing 3. A-rchitectural Programming 4. S-ite Selection and Analysis* 5. S-ite Utilization and Land-Use Studies* 6. S-pace/Management Studies 7. P-romotional Services * Must be EnP, Environmental Planner MDPE – compensation method Methods of Compensation 1. Percentage of Construction 2. Multiple Direct Personnel Expense MDPE Architect = NTRMf Consultant = NTRMf Staff = NTRMf ------------------------------ E = Direct Cost E + MP + RE = Project Cost; where MP (Marginal Cost = 30%), RE (Reimbursable Expense) Project Cost + AE = Professional Fee: where AE = Architect & Engineer Fee N – T – R – Mf – Min. Fee = 2.0 – 2.5 as Multiplier 3. Lump...
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...Introduction: Role of labour and industrial laws are of paramount importance. We know that the total economy of a country greatly depends upon the industrial sector. In addition, the growth of the industrial sector involves with some major aspect. These major aspects are the local investment policy, foreign direct investment policy, labour management etc. Besides the necessary infrastructure for investment natural resources are also important and it is very clear that if all these essential elements are not available then growth of industrial sector is unfeasible. Besides all these things labour issues are also very important. Proper management of labour is an essential matter for growth of industrial sector. Timely disposal of labour disputes are also important. We see that in most of the cases the labour law disputes do not solve with in short time. So the remedy which is essential from the case becomes delayed. The labour law is very much important in Bangladesh perspective. It is highly important for the industrial development of Bangladesh. We know that labour is a most important part of an industry. So, we can not think an industry with out labour. Labour right is most essential in Bangladesh. But the labours are in ignorance about their right. They don’t know properly about labour laws and education. It is a great problem. For this reason, they retrenched by the employee. Very often, they retrenched with out any legal process. Labour Laws in Bangladesh: In Bangladesh...
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... Department of Sociology University of Dhaka. University of Dhaka. Date of Submission : 30th March, 2011 Table of contents 1) Introduction 2) Fire 3) Fire hazard 4) Vulnerable locations for catching fire 5) Causes of fire 6) Some major recent incidents of fire Fire in BSEC bhaban Fire in residential buildings at old Dhaka Fire in garments factory Bashundhara city fire Slum fire 7) Loss and sufferings due to fire Loss of life and property Psychological problems Losing job Traffic congestion 8) Fire fighting services Fire service and civil defense Its aim Motto Objective Role Activities 9) Fire fighting method 10) Priority of evacuation 11) Fire brigade’s capacity and limitations 12) Some positive initiatives Demonstration of fire fighting Fire drill conducted in secretariat Construction of intelligent building 13) Failure of the concerned authorities Not finalizing the DAP for Dhaka Lack of enforcement of BNBC Absence of...
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...NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety [pic] UNIT IGC3: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION IGC3 – The Health and Safety Practical Application Candidate and course provider declarations: For completion by the candidate: I declare that the work submitted for this practical application assessment ie. the completed observation sheets and the report to management, is my own work. I recognise that contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being subject to the penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy. Name (Print) Signature Date 15/06/2014 For completion by a course provider representative (e.g. internal practical assessor): I declare that the work marked is identical to that received from the candidate. I recognise that contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being subject to the penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy. Name (Print) Maitha Hassan Abdulla Signature Date 15/06/2014 For completion by the course provider’s internal practical assessor: I declare that I have marked this work and am both qualified and approved by NEBOSH to do so. I recognise that contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being subject to the penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy. ...
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...international dining experience along with warm Indian Hospitality. The Hotel is located in center of the Chennai s emerging commercial area in a unique resort atmosphere that promises peace and tranquility. Just 15 minutes from the airport, located in the center of Chennai's commercial area, the hotel's beautiful rooms will win the heart of every traveler. The Checkers provides the following facilities: 15 rooms, Superior and Presidential Suites and Jacuzzi, Non Smoking rooms, Bar and 24 hr Coffee shop and Restaurants, Two Banquet halls, Business Centre, Indian and Oriental Restaurants, 24 hr Internet facility, Gym, Terrace Swimming Pool. Local area Reception, lobby and front office: As one enters the building through the main entrance, there is an overwhelming feeling of awe of the traditionally yet classically done interiors. A waiting lobby comfortably placed with new magazines and newspapers, on either side of the entrance with a seating capacity of 15-20 persons, which directly faces the reception and an information desk adjacent to it. The helical staircase acts as a backdrop for the reception and continues throughout the 10 floors of the hotel finished with a creamy marble and brass hand rails which gives it an informal and rich feeling to the overall setup. There are 2 capsule lifts in the atrium near the reception adjacent to the helical staircase which runs between the -2 basement levels to the tenth floor. The E-messenger or an electronic...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: Traci J Schade THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN Please Follow These Procedures: If requested by your mentor, use an assignment cover sheet as the first page of the word processor file. The assignment header should include the Learner’s last name, first initial, course code, dash, and assignment number (DoeJXXX0000-1) justified to the left and the page number justified to the right. Keep a Photocopy or Electronic Copy of Your Assignments: You may need to re-submit assignments if your mentor has indicated that you may or must do so. Academic Integrity: All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the faculty mentor. The known submission of another person’s work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. | | SHS7000-8 | Jaime Klein | | | Doctoral Comprehensive Strategic Knowledge Studies | Assignment #5, Legal Environment of Business | | | <Add Learner comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Falls in Construction Every foreman or construction site manager recognizes the importance of providing workers with fall protection equipment and educating them about dangerous situations in their industry, particularly when heights are involved. Yet, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the most common fatal injuries on already-hazardous construction sites, falls claim the most lives each year. While the number of fatal falls have declined since the 2007 high of 847, (Gary,2012) the number is still higher than in the first year the agency collected data, making the need for safe practices even more pressing. Falls were the second-most common type of fatality experienced on the job, after traffic accidents. In 2010, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 55 percent of fatal falls on construction sites were cause by just four scenarios: from a ladder (20 percent), from a roof, (18 percent), on the same floor (15 percent) and from a parked vehicle (12 percent). (Gary, 2012) The construction industry recorded the highest number of fatalities in that year, with 774. The next highest recorded was in the transportation sector, at 664, followed by agriculture and hunting, which listed 621 incidents. (Crane 2012) The long and short of it is that falls are the most common cause of death in, by number of fatal injuries, the most dangerous field of work. While the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and...
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... about it. The plastic wastes could be used in road construction and the field tests withstood the stress and proved that plastic wastes used after proper processing as an additive would enhance the life of the roads and also solve environmental problems. The present write-up highlights the developments in using plastics waste to make plastic roads. Plastic is everywhere in today’?s lifestyle. It is used for packaging, protecting, serving, and even disposing of all kinds of consumer goods. With the industrial revolution, mass production of goods started and plastic seemed to be a cheaper and effective raw material. Today, every vital sector of the economy starting from agriculture to packaging, automobile, building construction, communication or infotech has been virtually revolutionised by the applications of plastics. Use of this non-biodegradable (according to recent studies, plastics can stay unchanged...
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...stories that we should value today and save and preserve them for tomorrow. Heritage places and heritage buildings are fundamental to our sense of history community and identity. Communities across Canada, the United States, and abroad have been capitalizing on their distinctive heritage assests by revitalizing their business cores and reclaiming them as the commercial and social hubs of the community. Besides economic value, heritage resources have intrinsic value in the information they contain about the past. They can teach us great deal. Who lived here? What happened here? Buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites can give us a unique insight into our past- knowledge that sometimes cannot be obtained any other way. Our heritage helps us make sense of our rapidly changing world and guides us into the future. Well-maintained historic buildings, streetscapes and landscapes contribute to safe and comfortable neighborhoods and foster local identity and pride. Old buildings embody energy and materials. Reusing older buildings saves the destruction of trees, saves the energy used to transport them to mills and create new construction materials, and saves more green space from development. Heritage conservation saves demolition, land development and construction time costs. It helps retain or create high skilled jobs. It develops the market value of existing buildings and neighborhoods while contributing to economic development such as cultural tourism. Heritage conservation...
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...Architect Do?) Almost ever building you walk into is most likely designed by a architect.(What Does an Architect Do?) If there was no architects what would this world do? A architects income is around $56,000-$85,000 per year. (Learn More Indiana) When you first start off as being an architect you are considered as a Junior Drafter, those are the ones that make around $56,000 a year. (Career Information Center Seventh Edition) Work place would be in a office. (Learn More Indiana) Some things that you would need to be capable of doing is public speaking. (Learn More Indiana) You would also need to be able to work independently and able to have a face-to-face conversation. (Learn More Indiana) A architect is easy to become as long as you have a collage degree for architecture and graduate collage. (Career Information Center Seventh Edition) Some training is needed. Courses that are needed are mechanical drawing, art, history, physics, and mathematics. (Career Information Center Seventh Edition) You also need to know how to draw blue prints and drawing plans. (What Does an Architect Do?) If you like art, this would be a good job for you because you may need to make paper or plastic models of your design. (What Does an Architect Do?) What you do as a architect. Architects do a lot of thinking. They have to think about what the building will be used for. (What Does an Architect Do?) They need to research what the weather is like where the building or object will be placed...
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...Working on a construction site - The construction work of the permanent factory in the Airport Zone is still in progress. The environment is messy. Dust flies around the campus on clear days, and flooding occurs when it rains. Miscalculation and withholding wages - Many interviewees are underpaid because of mistakes in the recording of working hours and attendance. Sometimes the workers receive a few hundred less than what they deserved. There are records of work stoppages even the workers have had full attendance. - In order to retain workers after the Lunar New Year, Foxconn withheld part of the overtime premium of workers in January. Workers got back the deducted money only after unremitting complaints. Forced and unpaid overtime - Some workers have to work extra time on the production line till the production target is reached. - “Comprehensive working hours” deprives overtime premium of workers. - There are unpaid work meetings before and after work shifts. Workers exposed to irritating chemicals - Workers in the metal processing department are exposed to “unknown” chemicals that have irritating smell. There is no proper safety sign or illustration label at sight. The ventilation on the shop floor is poor. Some workers reported that they have headaches and suffer from skin allergies. Harsh management - Supervisors yell at workers with foul language. Workers experience pressure and humiliation. Workers are warned that they may...
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...TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR SHAKTIMAN CEMENT Decision Making Models Submitted to: Dr. Hitesh Arora Submitted by: Shantanu Mittal 211134, Sec-C, FMG-21 September 14, 2012 COVER MEMORANDUM September 14, 2012 To: Dr. Hitesh Arora From: Shantanu Mittal, 211134, Sec-C, FMG-21 Subject: Transportation Plan for Shaktiman Cement On August 26, 2012, Dr. Hitesh Arora asked me to submit an end term project as part of the Decision Making Models course curriculum. The project was supposed to be prepared on any of the topic or concept taught as part of the course curriculum. Attached to this cover memorandum is a report that picks up the transportation problem at Shaktiman Cement and strives to provide a solution to the problem. The transportation problem at Shaktiman Cement consists of three production plants and three construction sites. The company has to figure out a way to satisfy the demands of the three construction sites using the cement it produces and transport the cement from its plants to the construction sites at the minimum transportation cost possible. The solution to the transportation problem was arrived at by solving the problem using the ‘Solver’ tool in Microsoft Excel. I would like to thanks Dr. Hitesh Arora for guiding me through with the course curriculum of Decision Making Models. The project would not have been possible without his valuable inputs and methodical teaching pedagogy. Cordially, Shantanu Mittal 211134...
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...effects on the design and equipment and colors sections and noise issues. Also the types of equipment needed examination of budget planning and cost estimates, and description of the role of stakeholders in facility planning and development. Regulatory Requirements Hospitals are among the most regulated of all building types. Like other buildings, they must follow the local and/or state general building codes. However, federal facilities on federal property generally need not comply with state and local codes, but follow federal regulations. For many years the health care system has experienced a continuing decline in the number of beds required for inpatients. As inpatient care is reduced, there is a corresponding trend toward increased outpatient health care. An outpatient clinic is less expensive to build and operate than a hospital. Space need not be devoted to "hotel functions" (the typical nursing units of hospitals), (WBDG) and the extensive dietetic and housekeeping areas that accompany them. Fire code requirements are considerably less demanding and mechanical and electrical systems can be simpler. Multiple shifts of staff are not required, since the building is usually closed at nights and on weekends, and housekeeping can take place after it is closed to patients and most staff, rather than while it is occupied (WBDG). By definition, all outpatient facilities are alike in having no overnight patients. Otherwise, they can range from simple physicians' offices that...
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