Fire Safety: Another Reason to Trust in Rubb Buildings
December 5th, 2007 by Rubb
A recent article of a blaze at a commercial storage building in Sioux City, Iowa reminded us of the excellent fire approval and safety ratings of our buildings. While in conventional structures a blaze can remain contained in the structure, letting even a minor blaze turn into an inferno, Rubb buildings are designed with above-code fire retardant fabrics that will allow a fire to vent without igniting the entire structure.
In this particular story, it’s good to hear that no one was harmed in the blaze and that local firefighters had the fire contained within fifteen minutes. However, under less fortunate circumstances the fire safety aspects of a building are much more important. In the case of the Merrill Marine Terminal, the building was able to successfully vent after an accidental blaze and was back in service in less than a week. Even the most insignificant fires will shut down a conventional building for much longer.
In addition to the stellar venting ability, Rubb buildings can be outfitted with rigorous fire prevention systems, and in our test environments blazes fail to degrade the structural integrity of our buildings. As simply another part of our commitment to quality, Rubb is pleased to have such a strong fire safety record, both for the safety of a building’s inhabitants and for the value of the building’s owner.
