The article entitled Stairway Inspection points out drmatic statistics concerning elderly occupants being at particular risk … 260,000 injured every year. My wife (65) and I (68) do not care to become a statistic. We’re in the process of downsizing and our next (last!) move will be to a house w/master bedroom upstairs. Navigating these stairs on a daily basis will be good exercise for both of us but I will now be sure to remind my wife (and myself) the importance of caution, taking it slow, not carrying anything that blocks our view, using the lights, and using that "grippable, continuous handrail. Thanks Nick G.
aluminum wire: A conductor made of aluminum that carries electricity. Aluminum is generally limited to the larger wire sizes. Due to its lower conductivity, aluminum wire smaller than No. 12 is not manufactured. Aluminum is lighter and less expensive than copper but does not conduct as well. It also breaks easily.
amortization: A repayment plan by which a loan is reduced through regular (usually monthly) payments of principal and interest.
amp (ampere): The rate at which electricity flows through a conductor.
ampacity: Refers to how much current a wire can safely carry. For example, a 12-gauge electrical copper wire can safely carry up to 20 amps.
amperage: The rate of flow of electricity through wire measured in terms of amperes.
anchor bolts: In residential construction, the bolts used to secure a wooden sill plate to a concrete or masonry floor or wall. In commercial construction, anchor bolts fasten columns, girders and other members to concrete or masonry, such as the bolts used to anchor sills to a masonry foundation.
angle iron: Also known as a shelf angle, a piece of iron that forms a right angle and is used to span openings and support masonry at the openings. In brick veneer, they are used to secure the veneer to the foundation.
angle stop: A shutoff valve in which the inlet connects to the water supply pipe in the wall, and the outlet angles 90 degrees upward toward the faucet or toilet.
annealing: In the manufacturing of float glass, the process of controlled cooling done in a lehr to prevent residual stresses in the glass. Re-annealing is the process of removing objectionable stresses in glass by re-heating it to a suitable temperature, followed by controlled cooling.
Quest-ce que lAmiante?
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Comment Est-ce Que lAmiante Peut Affecter ma Sant?
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For this course Inspecting the Means of Egress course, I choose to do my essay on an egress window that does in fact meet the code and safety requirements. This egress escape meets the 36" depth by 36" width or 9x9 requirement. There is also steps provided to get out as well.
For this assignment I choose to do my essay on Stairway Inspections article. I learned that for people 65 years or older, 260,000 of them are injured each year due to falls on steps according to the CDC. To help prevent some of those falls simply adding more lighting, and making sure there is a continuous handrail to grasp would be very helpful. Along with a regular exercise program to assist with leg strength.
A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. Handrails are typically supported by posts or mounted directly to walls.
A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support.[1] Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. Handrails are typically supported by posts or mounted directly to walls.
Inspected a deck at home yesterday. The variations were less than 3/8 of a inch for the stairs in height. The distance between the spindles was less than 4 inches. The deck was attached to the structure with lag bolts properly spaced. The only defect observed at the time of the inspection was the grasp limitations on the stairs. The board was 4 inches wide, but did fall within specifications at 36 inches in height.
Staircases can be dangerous for the elderly, and children if not installed properly. The stairs need to have 6 feet, 8 inches of head clearance at all locations. Having a well illuminated area is especially important. Risers need to be similar, with only a 3/8 inch variable between steps for fluid motion ascending, and decending. Handrail should be 1 1/2 inches from the wall, and should be continuous.
Stair requirements from the tread, rise, and foot platform are shown in the photo I have chosen. Tread slope can not be greater than 2%, 1/4", per tread. Also, rise patterns can not vary more than 3/8" per rise. For instance, if step #1 is 7", step #2 cant be 8".
I am a full-time firefighter, and window/ security bars are a well known hazard to us. Roughly 25 people a year die in fires due to a blocked egress by security bars. Security bars work great for keeping people out, but they work just as good at keeping people in. In 2006, code now requires a quick opening device to be installed on the inside of the bars, allowing for egress, while keeping the security benefits.
Inspection of staircase with a curved handrail. Measurements were taking with proper height on handrails, riser height complied with the minimum / maximum height requirements as well and the thread depth came right at 10 inches with couple of threads not measuring quite at specs but the difference being very minimal.
Blower door testing. Quite an innovative design to test for air leaks, first time I read an article related on finding air leaks. Not sure how accurate it is to pin point the exact place of an air possible leak
My Essay
Egress Course
All doors should not open over a landing. Doors should be at least 36" wide X 6’8" High. The landing should be 36"X 36". The width of the door shall not be less than the width of the landing. The minumum width should be 36" in the same direction of travel.
My Essay
Steps
Steps should handrails if more than 6 steps. All handrails should not be able to pass a 4" sphere between the balusters,. All handrails should be no less than a minimum of 34" high or 38" high. All steps more than 4 stairs should have a handrail
The attached image shows a bedroom window sized 34" in width, by 56" in height. The net clear opening is 26" by 32" which would make is 5.7 Sq Feet, Thus meeting the requirements for an Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening.
I learned about the danger of improper inspection of cribs, and the potential hazard of hand-me-down and homemade models. A parent should closely inspect their child’s crib for: lose screws, sharp or rough edges, lead paint (In Older Cribs), and proper spacing of slats. These things are just a small number of things for which to look out. One should always ensure to thoroughly examine said cribs before use.
I learned about the danger of improper inspection of cribs, and the potential hazard of hand-me-down and homemade models. A parent should closely inspect their child’s crib for: lose screws, sharp or rough edges, lead paint (In Older Cribs), and proper spacing of slats. These things are just a small number of things for which to look out. One should always ensure to thoroughly examine said cribs before use.
This is door in my house. It serves as a means of egress in case of a fire. Means of egress is a safety concern. The store is adequate for people to exit quickly that’s providing a safe means of egress.
The picture of a truss that I viewed in the library archives was a typical house trusts. It was engineered to a certain links with an height. This takes all of the guesswork out of the construction site. Thank you