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As Los Angeles residents assess the damage left by deadly wildfires that burned through the Southern California county in ...

Window glazing manufacturers have developed systems that can realize security goals and building codes without compromising design best practices.

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Chapter 7A of the building code passed in 2008 mandates fire-resistant siding, tempered glass, vegetation management, and vents for attics and crawl spaces that are specially designed to prevent ...