Knowing the Risk of Your Industrial Project

There are several situations under the building or fire code that call for a fire load calculation or combustible content analysis to be conducted.  The most frequent request for this calculation is to establish between low or medium hazard level industrial occupancy classifications.  The results of this calculation or analysis can set the benchmark for which hazard level is applicable to classify an industrial building, which determines what requirements of the building or fire code an industrial facility will need to meet.  The building and fire code do have generic classifications categories based on the use of a number of different industrial uses; however, knowing the hazard can make a significant difference for project cost and design.

A fire load calculation or combustible content analysis usually involves an assessment of content, determining the energy or weight content and reasonably demonstrating that a higher hazard classification is not appropriate. Demonstrating that an occupancy is a lesser hazard category may also require sampling and testing of materials to establish the risk of the material. 

Ratio uses up-to-date reference guides, texts, and engineering publications to review the characteristics on content and present our findings in a signed and stamped report.  We can also develop options for solutions to reduces content loads if required, or alternative solutions to mitigate the risk of excess storage.

Fire Load Calculations for industrial projects

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