Annual Meetings-Builders Risk and Multi-Story Wood Construction - Johnny Yates, Director of Operations/Business Development, Rampart Construction

Builders Risk and Multi-Story Wood Construction - Johnny Yates, Director of Operations/Business Development, Rampart Construction

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This document provides an overview of underwriting high-density wood frame construction projects from a risk control perspective by Liberty Mutual Insurance. The presentation emphasizes key aspects such as the project team involved, typical features of high-density projects, construction types, fire resistance ratings, required assemblies, jurisdictional variances, fire safety considerations, and selection criteria for general contractors. The importance of fire walls, fire suppression systems, and life safety measures in building design is highlighted, along with differences between NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R standards for fire protection systems. Risk management controls, including safety programs, project security, housekeeping, and material ownership and storage measures, are also discussed. The document stresses that the information provided is advisory and does not create coverage, emphasizing the need for compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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Presented by:
Johnny Yates, Director of Operations/Business Development, Rampart Construction

Keywords

underwriting

high-density wood frame construction

risk control perspective

project team

fire resistance ratings

fire safety considerations

general contractors selection criteria

NFPA 13

NFPA 13R standards

risk management controls