James Kaspar, Associate, Rolf Jensen & Assocs., Phoenix

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Healthcare Facilities February 1, 2008

Protecting a vulnerable population

Under the International Building Code (IBC), senior assisted-living facilities usually fall under the requirements for institutional or residential occupancies based on their number of residents and level of care provided. But what happens when a jurisdiction requires conformance with the NFPA Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), either for licensing or as an ongoing maintenance code?

By James Kaspar, Associate, Rolf Jensen & Assocs., Phoenix