ABSTRACT

Provides managers, architects, plant engineers, technicians, and others with a concise background in the principles of fire protection and property loss control (a new chapter on life safety elements was added to the second edition). Some of the topics are the characteristics and behavior of fire, t

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|8 pages

Characteristics and Behavior of Fire

chapter 3|33 pages

Elements of a Fire Loss Control Program

chapter 4|13 pages

Life Safety Elements

chapter 5|6 pages

Emergency Organization

chapter 7|11 pages

Common Process Hazards

chapter 8|58 pages

Fire Safety in Design and Construction

chapter 9|12 pages

Water Supplies for Fire Loss Control

chapter 10|64 pages

Extinguishing Systems and Equipment

chapter 11|23 pages

Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

chapter 12|5 pages

Education and Training

chapter 13|6 pages

Preventive Maintenance in Fire Protection

chapter 14|5 pages

Regulatory Contacts