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