CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS
Learn about the various types of curtain wall systems to see which may be right for your project.
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THE ACOUSTICS OF FLOORS IN CONDOMINIUMS
This is a really great article written by Marshall Long, owner of an acoustics company in California, discussing noise issues in condominiums, what to look for when you’re buying a condo, how to prevent it and some basic terminology on the topic of noise transmission through floor-ceiling assemblies, such as footfall, airborne, structural deflection, and floor squeak.
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BUILDING CODE, FEMA REPORTS, AND CODE/ZONING REFERENCES
FEMA Resources Virgin Islands
Mitigation Assessment Team Report
READ THE REPORT Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the U.S.Virgin Islands
Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
FEMA P-2021 / September 2018
HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION FOR A STRONGER HOME - 4TH EDITION APRIL 2018
This is a guidance document only references by the USVI building code. All construction must comply with the USVI building code. You are required to request the necessary building permits from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.