Approvals and permits from local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) over a facility are a critical component of a properly permitted facility. However, many owners find discrepancies between the various codes frustrating and hard to understand. Scott Moore, licensed architect and contractor, offers a two-hour seminar titled “Code Considerations for Craft Distilleries.” This two-hour presentation provides an […]
Unfortunately, as currently written, the amendments to the International Fire Code will also require a ventilation system that will make proper aging of whiskey impossible and require cost prohibitive secondary containment. Joe Moylan of the the Summit Daily News reported Oct. 7, 2013, that fire officials from three Summit County fire protection districts are […]
On September 3, 2013 the Englewood, Colo. City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Englewood Municipal Code to allow small distilleries, breweries, and wineries in the downtown business district along South Broadway and Hampden Avenue, as well as larger operations in industrial zones. Brewing of beer was previously allowed, but distillation of alcohol was […]
Denver Distillery’s founder, Ron Tarver, was interviewed recently about his plans for opening a distillery and tasting room in a historic building the Baker Neighborhood. Currently productions plans include vodka, gin and whiskey. It is going to be an interesting space with several unique architectural elements. We are very happy to be assisting with this […]
Downslope Distilling in Centennial, Colorado Scott Moore, M. Arch, from Dalkita Construction will be teaching the portion of Downslope Distillery’s School dealing with facility site selection, compliance with various codes and general tips to get a distillery up and running with the blessing of BOTH the building department and the fire department of the local […]
OR: Why Building Codes and Zoning Laws are Important On Monday, November 26, 2012 the Oldbury gin distillery in Langley, Oldbury, UK (West Midlands of England) caught fire and its contents exploded destroying the 19th century facility and severely damaging surrounding residential and private property. Over 100 firefighters took over 18 hours to extinguish the […]
No major damage after fire On September 24, 2012 the Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in Gardiner, NY suffered an equipment failure, subsequent fire and what appear to have been several small explosions in their distillation room. The incident damaged control mechanisms and finishes of their distillation equipment and the second story of their facility. According to […]
Let’s talk tied house violations and the 3-tier system with Professor Danial Croxall from McGeorge School of Law at University of the Pacific in Sacramento, CA. Seven Stills from San Francisco is our case study.
