By Mario Aurioso Time flies. In 2004, LL26 gave building owners 15 years to comply to the local law requiring buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. Now, we’re down to five years. LL26 applies to all office buildings – new or existing to provide adequate… View more

By Garvey Thelemaque The FDNY has an updated version of its A-433 form. The new version is now called the A-433 B and requires detailed information on the premise, owner’s information, and nature of work to be performed. Additionally, Electrical Contractor Information, Fire Alarm Vendor Information, and Central Station Information is… View more

By Austin Regan The recent tragic fire in the residential midtown tower known as the Strand brought to light some interesting dilemmas regarding the way fires are fought and the way buildings are designed to protect against fires. As a highrise building, the Strand was essentially constructed of non-combustible materials. Fire… View more