Explosion Proof Buildings

Nowadays, there is always a threat of a terrorist attack on United States soil, and if such an attack did take place, how can we make sure buildings are blast proof or explosion proof and that the people inside the buildings are protected? Many buildings today aren’t built with the idea of blast proof or explosion proof in mind. However, there are researchers at the University of Missouri that are working with the United States army in order to develop a way to protect buildings from explosions in case there is an actual terrorist attack. This is done by reinforcing the building materials with carbon fiber, or more specifically carbon fiber reinforced polymer. Carbon fiber has been used in the past in buildings in California, but wasn’t used mainly for explosion proof or blast proof buildings. It was used in California on buildings in order to protect buildings from earthquakes since California is prone to heavy seismic activity. One might ask, why use carbon fiber? The reason why carbon fiber, or carbon fiber reinforced polymer, is used for explosion or blast proof buildings is because it can withstand an immense amount of force, 143,000 pounds of force per square inch to be exact.

What are Facade Inspections?

The word “façade” is one side of the exterior of a building and comes from the French language which means “face.” The façade of the building is usually the front, but also can be the sides or the rear of the building.

 In Manhattan and other parts of NYC, NYC’s Local Law 11 applies to all owners of property which has an elevation of 6 or more stories along any of its perimeter walls. Before 1998, only buildings with a street facing façade 6 or more stories in elevation were required to submit inspections. After the 1998 NYC Local Law 11, all properties within Manhattan or any of the other five boroughs of NYC with any exterior walls that are 6 or more stories in elevation are required to submit an inspection. In Manhattan and other parts of NYC, this exterior wall inspection or façade inspections, which is also known as a critical examination, must be done once every 5 years.

Façade inspections or critical examinations of exterior walls must be completed in order to ensure that the exterior walls of buildings 6 or more stories are maintained in a safe condition. Without façade inspections, loose masonry or cracking of the concrete on exterior walls can create a hazard for people passing by on the street below.

Site Safety Managers in Manhattan and NY

Site safety managers oversee and manager the operations on a construction or work site. They often are in charge of safety regulations, occupational and health hazards, first aid, food and environment, and mainly safety on work sites. The main role of site safety managers are to make sure that the work sites in Manhattan or any other part of NY are safe to work in.

In order to become a site safety manager in Manhattan or any of the other 5 boroughs of NY, you must first become certified and to become a certified site safety manager in Manhattan or any other part of NY, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least 18 years old, be able to read, write and understand the English language, have completed a Department of Buildings approved Site Safety Manager training course, have a good moral and character, and also meet one of the six qualifications listed on the table on the second page of the following “How to Become a NYC Certified Site Safety Manager” article in the following URL: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ssm_req_guide.pdf

In addition to meeting those requirements, you must also pass the Site Safety Manager examination to become certified in Manhattan and other parts of NY.


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Manhattan Metacrylic Acrylic Paint creates Green Roofs and No Leaks

Metacrylic acrylic is a water based paint that is nontoxic and can be used on rooftops, decks, and gutters. This paint is very environmentally friendly, contributes to a green roof, and also creates no leaks. Being environmentally friendly, Metacrylic acrylic paint can be used on many different surface including concrete, metal, glass, wood, and even tile. 

This paint is one of the best to be used in urban cities such as Manhattan in NYC. Many customers in Manhattan are very pleased with the green roof effects of this Metacrylic acrylic paint because of all the environmental friendly and no leaks benefits of it. In fact, Metacrylic acrylic paint qualifies for green energy incentives and tax write offs. In addition, some of the customers in Manhattan and other parts of NYC are so pleased with this environmental friendly paint that they often recommend this paint to their friends and family. 

There are over 60 custom colors of Metacrylic acrylic paint and there will definitely be a color you would like. Also, this environmental friendly paint is very great when used on roofs. Not only will it contribute to a green roof, but it will also cause no leaks. Many of the customers in Manhattan and other parts of NYC like having this paint used on their roofs mainly because of the green roof and no leaks benefits.

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