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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 | |