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Preface | |
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Acknowledgements | |
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Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) | |
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Fire Prevention Through Regulation | |
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Code Administration | |
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Introduction | |
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Model Codes | |
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Model Code Organizations | |
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The Model Code Process | |
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Authority to Enforce the Model Codes | |
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Code Adoption | |
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Minimum Codes and Mini/Maxi Codes | |
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Local Amendment of the Model Codes | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Inspection | |
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Introduction | |
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Legal Aspects | |
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Inspection Priorities and Frequency | |
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Inspection Warrants | |
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Conducting the Inspection | |
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Reporting the Inspection | |
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Violations | |
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Gaining Compliance | |
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Appeals | |
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Records | |
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Freedom of Information and Public Access Laws | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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The Building Code | |
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Use and Occupancy | |
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Introduction | |
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How to Use the Building Code | |
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Use Groups Classifications | |
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Mixed Uses | |
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Special Use and Occupancy Requirements | |
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Changes in Use | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Building Limitations and Types of Construction | |
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Introduction | |
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Types of Construction | |
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Construction Materials and Fire Spread | |
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Fire-Resistance Ratings | |
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Height and Area Limitations | |
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Exposure Protection for Buildings | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Fire-Resistive Construction Elements | |
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Introduction | |
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Fire Tests | |
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Rated Assemblies | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Installation of Fire Protection Systems | |
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Introduction | |
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Fire-Extinguishing Systems | |
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Sprinkler Systems | |
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Standpipes | |
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Other Extinguishing Systems | |
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Fire Alarm Systems | |
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Emergency Alarm Systems | |
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Smoke Control Systems and Smoke and Heat Vents | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Means of Egress | |
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Introduction: Egress and the Codes | |
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Elements of the Means of Egress | |
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Code Provisions for Establishing Means of Egress | |
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Smokeproof and Pressurized Enclosures | |
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Main Exits from Assembly Buildings | |
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Doors | |
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Locks and Latches | |
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Exit Illumination and Exit Lights | |
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Accessible Means of Egress and Areas of Refuge | |
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Assessing the Egress Capacity of Existing Spaces | |
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Windows for Emergency Escape and Rescue | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Interior Finish Requirements | |
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Introduction | |
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Interior Finish and Trim | |
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Application | |
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Carpet and Carpetlike Materials | |
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Decorations and Trim | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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The Fire Prevention Code | |
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General Fire Safety Provisions | |
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Introduction: General Provisions for All Occupancies | |
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Changes in Use and Occupancy | |
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Maintenance of Rated Assemblies and Barriers to Fire | |
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Decorative Material and Interior Finish | |
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Unsafe Structures and Properties | |
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Electrical Hazards | |
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Smoking | |
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Open Flames | |
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Fire Department Access | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems | |
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Introduction | |
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Installation and Maintenance Standards | |
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Water-Based Systems | |
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Fire Flow Tests | |
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Wet and Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems | |
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Halon and Clean Agent Systems | |
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Fire Alarm Systems | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Means of Egress Maintenance and Fire Safety and Evacuation Planning | |
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Introduction | |
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Maintaining Means of Egress | |
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Obstructions | |
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Obscuration | |
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Compromises of the Integrity of Construction Elements | |
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Compromises of the Integrity of the Means of Egress Function | |
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Removal or Elimination of Exits | |
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Special Requirements for Buildings and Occupancies | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Hazardous Materials | |
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Introduction: Code Provisions | |
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The NFPA 704 System | |
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Group H or High Hazard Buildings | |
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Exceptions to the Group H Classification | |
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Control Areas | |
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Inspections in Buildings with Hazardous Materials | |
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Hazardous Production Material Facilities | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Flammable Liquids and Aerosols | |
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Introduction | |
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Physical Properties | |
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Code Provisions | |
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General Fire Safety Requirements for Liquids | |
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Storage | |
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Service Stations and Garages | |
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Aerosol Storage | |
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Application of Flammable Finishes | |
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Dry Cleaning | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Detonation and Deflagration Hazards | |
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Introduction | |
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Explosive Materials | |
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Blasting Theory | |
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Construction Blasting | |
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Fireworks | |
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Seizure and Destruction of Explosive Materials and Fireworks | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Hazardous Assembly Occupancies | |
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Introduction | |
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Air Transportation Facilities | |
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Bowling Alleys | |
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Tents and Air-Supported Structures | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Other Storage and Processing Occupancies | |
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Introduction | |
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Storage Facilities | |
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Waste Material Handling Facilities | |
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Lumberyards and Woodworking Plants | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Liquids | |
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Introduction: Physical Properties of Gases | |
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Code Requirements for Gases | |
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Considerations for Specific Gases | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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Pesticides and Other Health Hazards | |
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Introduction: Pesticides | |
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Toxic Materials, Irritants, Sensitizers, and Health Hazard Materials | |
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Notification, Warning, and Employee Training | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Using Referenced Standards | |
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Introduction: Referenced Standards | |
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Purchasing Referenced Standards | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Discussion Question | |
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Equivalents, Conversion Charts, and Related Mathematics | |
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Numerical Index-2004 National Fire Codes Contents | |
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Alphabetical Index-2004 National Fire Codes Contents | |
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Notes | |
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Glossary | |
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Acronyms | |
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Index | |