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HCAI CLASSIFICATION ALIGNMENT (OSHPD 1,1R, 2, 3, 4, &5)
HCAI CLASSIFICATION ALIGNMENT (OSHPD 1,1R, 2, 3, 4, &5)BACKGROUND: The Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act of 1983 (HFSSA) is the legislature that demands hospital buildings that house patients who have less ability of than normally healthy...
Policy Intent Notices (PINs) 74 & 75 @ Skilled Nursing & Health Care Facilities
Policy Intent Notices (PINs) 74 & 75 @ Skilled Nursing & Health Care Facilities
New SB721 Balcony Inspection Law in the State Of California
New SB721 Balcony Inspection Law in the State Of California
OSHPD Plan Review Process and Time Line for Construction Documents
OSHPD Plan Review Process and Time Line for Construction DocumentsThe process of plan review and submittal with OSHPD is a unique process that needs experienced architects with this process to file the correct documents for plan review to take place. The office plan...
Architects working with Structural & Other Engineers
Architects working with Structural & Other EngineersAn Architect is a construction design professional responsible for generating plans and designs for structures, including homes, corporate offices, and industrial buildings, and other wide range of structures. They...
Hiring Licensed Structural Engineering Firms in the State Of California Versus non Licensed Structural Engineers
Hiring Licensed Structural Engineering Firms in the State Of California Versus non Licensed Structural EngineersA question many may ask, why hire a structural engineer on my projects if I could just hire a professional civil engineer for a lower consulting fee? Well,...
NEW PROVISIONS FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS AND NEW STATE REQUIREMENTS
NEW PROVISIONS FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS AND NEW STATE REQUIREMENTSEffective January 1, 2020, the California state mandates the installation of the solar systems on most of the new construction homes up to three-story high. Currently, there are no mandates on...
REVIT (BIM) VS. CAD OPERATING SYSTEM AND ITS EFFECT ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING IN GENERAL
REVIT (BIM) VS. CAD OPERATING SYSTEM AND ITS EFFECT ON STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING IN GENERALEver since the inception of computer drafting tools were introduced to the architectural and engineering world, production and efficiency in collaboration became...
Structural Performance Categories (SPC) Ratings By OSHPD Standards & What Does it Means To All Hospitals
Structural Performance Categories (SPC) Ratings By OSHPD Standards & What Does it Means To All HospitalsBuildings posing significant risk of collapse and danger to the general public. Buildings are placed under this category if collapse probability assessment was...
Non-Structural Performance Categories (SPC) Ratings By OSHPD Standards & What Does it Means To All Hospitals
Non-Structural Performance Categories (SPC) Ratings By OSHPD Standards & What Does it Means To All HospitalsBuildings posing significant risk of the non-structural components in their structure. Buildings with equipment and systems not meeting the bracing and...
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