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Case Study Analysis of Fire Incident ReportFire prevention and code enforcementInstructionsReview the following NIST technical note and video below:National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2014). Simulation of an attic fire in a wood frame residential structure – Chicago, IL (NIST Technical Note 1838). Retrieved from http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/TechnicalNotes/NIST.TN.1838.pdfNational Institute of Standards and Technology. (2014, December 2). Simulation of an attic fire in a wood frame residential structure—Chicago [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3JO_Kf9Qk#t=14Be sure to include the following in your case study:Examine the applicable building codes for this structure.How were they developed?Were they developed locally?Were they modified or adopted?If modified, how so?Analyze the tests conducted on materials found in the structure.What types of materials were used in the construction of the house?What were the results?What were the lessons l

earned?Your case study response should be two to four pages in length and follow APA guidelines. Make sure to use the textbook and at least one additional scholarly reference from the CSU Online Library to support your response.Answer preview………… While wood-frame construction is appealing to builders, architects, and homeowners due to their aesthetics, low-cost of maintenance, and the level of comfort, they are present substantial risks during a fire outbreak, when specific preventive measures are not implemented. In the scenario from the case study, the analysis of the information showed the failure of the building designers and contractors to comply with the ventilation requirements of building code for the City of Chicago. Also, the review showed that the materials that were used for the construction of the building contributed to the maximum impact of the fire and highlighted the lessons for preventing such an incident in the future………. APA 805 words
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