What you Need to Know – Architectural Dimensions

Specialization Takes Command

admin2019-09-11T18:19:23+00:00June 20th, 2017|

Like every industry and sector in this country, development now requires more specialized attention to capture, organize and address requirements to build projects. Architectural Dimensions has addressed this issue through growing an Agency Management department that orchestrates all issues related to acquisition of permits and approvals by all agencies that preside over projects. With architectural and legal experience this department mentors the development team to address technical requirements and the circuitous processes to capture approvals and demonstrate compliance to properly close out projects. The Agency Management department is the communicator, negotiator, expeditor, repository, accountant and manager of applications to all regulatory and utility agencies. It also manages more specialized consultants if needed such as legal, utility planning, etc. The complexity regulatory compliance and utility procurement handled by one entity frees ownership and the design team to focus on its expertise while agency managers tend to the bureaucratic processes that need relationship building and uncluttered communication without emotion. Agency Management NIMBYism aside, the growth in regulations, environmental protection, governmental budget shortfalls, advancements in science to measure impacts, technological advances to mandate building systems, sustainability requirements and energy reduction have eased into the hands of politicians and their underlying bureaucratic systems. The RESULT...? [...]

2017 Electrical Code Updates

admin2019-09-11T18:24:02+00:00April 27th, 2017|

Quick Look at the 2017 Electrical Code Changes Due to the fast pace of technology, the National Electrical Code must be revised and expanded every three years to remain relevant and up to date with the latest movement in the electrical field. It is important for anyone engaged in the electrical industry to stay on top of the latest trends and updated code. Floor Outlets New code requires one floor outlet per every 215 sq. ft. in a meeting room under 1,000 sq. ft. and over 12' wide. Must be no closer than 6' from a wall. The intent is to spread them out so one four plex is not equal to 860 sq. ft. Example: 970 sq. ft. = 4.5 thus 5 are needed. Wall Outlets Wall outlets are now required every 6' horizontally. Terminal Connections Installation of conductors requires landing them at terminals all through the the building. A torque tool must be used to achieve the required torque value. Too loose or too tight connections cause fires. Difficult to test once building is hot so we need to witness torque tool usage during construction and/or special inspect connections. We can do it soon on Belmont for example. AFCI’s [...]