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Safti First Facilities Undergo $8 Million Expansion
The increased demand for fire-rated glass and doors was the main driver behind Safti First’s $8 million investment into an expansion at two of its facilities in Merced, Calif. The expansion began mid-year 2019 and is slated to be completed … Continue reading
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Tagged diana san diego, fire-rated glass, Safti First, Safti First expansion, SuperClear 45-HS
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How Fire-Rated Glazing Solutions Improve School Safety
Glass plays an important part in school security and wellbeing, providing unobstructed views necessary for wayfinding during active shooter events or other security threats while also allowing visible light to pass through. Light and views of nature have been proven … Continue reading
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Tagged fire-rated glass, James Wharton, School Safety, Technical Glass Products, TGP
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Webinar Emphasizes Importance of Understanding Fire-Rated Codes and Products
Fire-rated glass products are growing in popularity as more product options become available and as codes continue to require these products in certain applications. To dispel some of the confusion surrounding these products, Safti First vice president of sales Tim … Continue reading
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Tagged fire glass, fire-protective glass, fire-rated glass, fire-resistive glass, Safti First, Tim Nass
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Chicago’s Adoption of 2018 IBC Could Impact Fire-Rated Glazing Use
Chicago’s use of fire-rated glazing could be impacted by its recent adoption of the 2018 International Building Code. According to the International Code Council, the last comprehensive overhaul of the Chicago Building Code was in 1949. According to Diana San … Continue reading
Philly Style
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention is underway in Philadelphia. As usual, it’s a non-stop event for us, with so many companies to see. Most of my morning on Thursday, opening day, was spent working on video that … Continue reading
