Fire flow calculations is an important part of architectural design and Pro Draft can help you with that. When the fire department shows up, you might think they just open a hose and start spraying. But manually extinguishing a fire needs proper quick calculation to make sure there’s enough water and pressure to do the job. Otherwise, it’s like using a lawn sprinkler. Whether new construction or remodeling an existing structure, fire flow calculations are as important as other building considerations. Definition Seconds count when a fire breaks out, firefighters need to know they have the resources available to handle a fire when they arrive at the scene. The International Fire Code defines fire flow as the "flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 psi (138 kPa), that is … [Read more...] about What Are Fire Flow Calculations?
What is a Homeowner Site Assessment?
For a new homeowner who is looking forward to building a home on Maui, a homeowner site assessment from the County must be performed. This may take place before the building process is even considered for new construction. What Is An Assessment? An assessment is the monetary value of the property. This value is used to calculate the real property taxes for the property itself. Homeowner site assessment allows the County and the homeowner understand this value and plan for property taxes in their budget. Assessments are done annually, utilizing comparable sales recorded through June 30th prior to the date of assessment. The values represent 100% of the full and unencumbered market value of the property The assessor uses mass appraisal methods and standards to calculate market value. … [Read more...] about What is a Homeowner Site Assessment?
