Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety

Name: Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety
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ISBN: 9780471572367

ISBN-10: 0471572365

ISBN-13: 9780471572367

Edition: 1st 1993

Authors: James Patterson, James Patterson

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Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included. Each chapter features study aids along with questions and answers.

Book details

List price: $145.95
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/16/1993
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 344
Size: 7.13" wide x 10.35" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



Environmental Processes: How Fires Work


Fire Phenomenon in Buildings


Effects of Fire


Soft Technologies: Design Principles for Fire Safety


Design Strategies


Major Occupancy Classifications


Defining Construction Types


Design Guides for Major Occupancy Types


Exits and Egress


Hard Technologies: Construction Components of Fire Safety


Passive Construction Components


Active Construction Components


Appendices


Glossary of Fire Terms


Bibliography


Index