North Pole, AK – Fire House

July 20, 2022 |

LocationNorth Pole, AKBuilding FunctionFire HouseBuilding Construction2010Design Blast Load0.8 psi, 85 psi-msec Wood buildings and wood trailers are common at industrial facilities. BakerRisk has developed upgrade designs to strengthen typical stud wall systems. In this upgrade, the exterior walls were strengthened, existing exterior doors were upgraded, and exterior windows were strengthened. Gallery

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Toledo, OH – Fire House and Office

July 20, 2022 |

LocationToledo, OHBuilding FunctionFire House, OfficeBuilding Construction2013Design Blast Load0.7 psi, 56 psi-msec BakerRisk designed the blast resistant upgrades for a Fire House and Office Building. BakerRisk blended the blast resistant upgrades with a new architectural finish for the exterior façade. Gallery

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