Fire from First Principles A Design Guide to Building Fire Safety

Name: Fire from First Principles A Design Guide to Building Fire Safety
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ISBN: 9780419242703

ISBN-10: 0419242708

ISBN-13: 9780419242703

Edition: 3rd 1999 (Revised)

Authors: Paul Stollard, John Abrahams

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Description:

This is the third edition of an introduction to building fire safety that explains the principles of basic strategies of fire safety design for the building and construction professional.

Book details

List price: $78.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/12/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Authors


Introduction


Theory: Fire science; Fire safety design


Prevention: Ignition prevention


Fuel limitation


Fire safety management


Communication: Detection


Comprehension/analysis; Alarm; Signs and fire notices


Escape: Occupancy; Travel distances; Rescue; Escape lighting


Containment: Passive measures: structural protection; Passive measures: compartmentation; Passive measures: envelope protection


Active measures


Extinguishment: Manual firefighting; Auto-suppression; Fire service facilities and access


Assessment: Methodology


Hospitals


Public sector dwellings


Workplaces


Canals


Audits


Assessors


Information: Introduction


Legislation in Great Britain


Northern Ireland legislation


British Standards and International Standards


Guidance


Consultancy and advisory services


Glossary fire terms


Index