The Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association and the Technical Services Information Bureau announced the opening of its Las Vegas office in January ...
Based on the number of inquiries the GA receives, we believe that a large segment of the population does not understand that fire ratings are actually based on tests conducted under highly controlled laboratory conditions; nor is it generally understood what “hourly” fire resistance ratings mean.
Lest wall and ceiling contractors doubt their impact on safety, the tragic fire of Feb. 20, in West Warwick, R.I., which claimed 99 lives, is a reminder of just how much this industry’s expertise is necessary in the world.
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