research (The Station nightclub fire)
Humanities
Project Description
Each student will perform a research project relating to a code or inspection failure which led to
a change in either the codes surrounding the project or the inspection process. There is no
requirement that the topic be specifically related to fire or egress codes (my topic is station night club fire). Topics to explore can
include, but are not limited to, major fires, structural failures (both during and post construction),
and others as approved by the instructor.
Proposed sections of paper
Title Page
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
List of Tables (if applicable)
List of Figures (if applicable)
Introduction
Event History
Aftermath
Impact on Codes/Processes
Impact on Today’s Codes/Processes
Conclusion
Works Cited
Note that there is no requirement to use all of the above sections. There is also no minimum
requirement on the number of pages. There is a maximum of 20 pages. All papers are to be typed
in 12 pt, double spaced, Arial font (standard margins).