ABSTRACT

This book provides the fundamental concepts of fire protection as they relate to site planning. It educates readers whether they are architects, engineers, developers, fire fighters, fire inspectors, or code officials, and explains the importance of proper site plan review. Poor design and overlooked details often lead to delayed response time, resulting in loss of life and property. Topics covered include the importance of grading, fire codes, fire flow, fire truck access, fire department connections, aerial ladder truck access, fire lines and more.

chapter 1|10 pages

Site Plan Basics

chapter 2|6 pages

Grading

chapter 3|8 pages

Fire Flow

chapter 4|16 pages

Fire Hydrants

chapter 5|10 pages

Underground Fire Lines

chapter 6|12 pages

Fire Department Connections

chapter 7|10 pages

Fire Truck Access

chapter 8|14 pages

Aerial Ladder Truck Access

chapter 9|4 pages

Code Modifications

chapter 10|2 pages

Conclusion