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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.

Table of Contents
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.

Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 19/11/1993
      ISBN13: 9780471572367, 978-0471572367
      ISBN10: 0471572365

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents
      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.

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