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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has launched new services and support tools to provide critical code compliance advice for building professionals.
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Last month, Underwriters Laboratories<\/a> (UL) unveiled new services and support tools to provide critical code-compliance judgments and advice to those involved in developing and executing building plans.<\/p>\n

Designed as a self-service guidance for architects and contractors, UL Architectural Services<\/a> provides resources to help design\/construction professionals locate code-compliant fire-resistance and smoke-protection solutions for projects. This information makes it simple to locate suitable assemblies and designs.<\/p>\n

While architects can usually locate the solutions they require using these online self-service tools, there may be situations when additional assistance is needed. UL Enhanced Architectural Services<\/a> can save professionals significant time and money with affordable, fee-based investigations, in which the organization reviews project parameters and provides a report describing potential design solutions.<\/p>\n

After describing their situation via UL\u2019s architect chat line, completing a research request form, and paying a fee, architects will receive an engineering judgment\u2014a letter or report issued by UL evaluating the impact of modifications to published fire resistance designs and firestop systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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