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Season 3 Episode 2: How can fire rated glass help maintain clear views in cantilevered buildings? Tim Nass, VP of SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Learn how developers are using cantilevers in high-rise buildings to maximize space and enhance views, particularly in cities like New York. Discover the structural and life-safety considerations involved, including the need for fire engineering analysis as per Section 705.12 of the NYC Building Code. Explore the role of fire-rated glass in maintaining natural light and views while meeting fire protection requirements, especially in cantilevered portions subject to lot line requirements or limited fire separation distances.

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Ask Tim by SAFTI FIRST® | Season 3 Episode 2

Season 3 Episode 1: How does SAFTI FIRST® address increasingly stringent energy performance requirements? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 3 Introduction: Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, is back with more episodes of Ask Tim! Follow us as we answer our industry’s most frequently asked questions about fire rated glass.

Season 2 Episode 10: What are the new capabilities that SAFTI FIRST® has to offer as a world-class glass fabricator? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 9: How does SAFTI FIRST® contribute to LEED projects? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 8: Do SAFTI FIRST®’s fire and hurricane rated door and wall systems have Florida Product Approval? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 7: Are there fire rated glass and framing products in the NFRC CMAST database? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 6: What are the advantages of involving a fire rated glazing manufacturer during the pre-construction phase? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 5: How does SAFTI FIRST® meet Buy America Requirements? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 4: Does SAFTI FIRST® offer a fire resistive floor? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 3: What do building teams need to know about sprinkler trade-offs to meet fire resistive requirements? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 2: How can I maintain clear views in zero lot line applications? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Episode 1: What are the advantages of using SAFTI FIRST®’s fire rated doors? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 2 Introduction: Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, is back with more episodes of Ask Tim! Follow us as we answer our industry’s most frequently asked questions about fire rated glass.

Season 1 Episode  7: How do I know if a piece of glass is fire rated? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  6: What is the safest and most affordable fire protective product available in the market today? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  5: What types of buildings require fire rated glass and framing? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  4: How do I know if I should use fire protective glass or fire resistive glass on my project? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  3: Why does fire rated glass cost so much more than non-rated regular glass? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  2: How and where does SAFTI FIRST® manufacture its fire rated products? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.

Season 1 Episode  1: What does it mean to be a vertically integrated manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing? Tim Nass, VP of Sales at SAFTI FIRST®, answers our industry’s most frequently asked questions.