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.
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a classic on the subject,
This review is from: Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety (Paperback)
Although out for a good while (since 1993) for books on building technology, this is still a good buy. Most of the information on applyiing good fire safety practice to building design remains applicable, although codes have changed somewhat since this edition was released. When the publisher releases a new edition, I predict that this book will continue to be as useful as it was when fresh out in late 1993. That the book continues to sell is a testament to its usefulness. It is simply a classic on a subject that few architects have investigated in depth.
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This review is from: Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety (Paperback)
This book provides a very direct and basic understanding of the phenomenon of building fires. Enables the integration and application of fire safety principles from early design concepts to finished project. Very few, if any, single volumes on this subject are as comprehensive and applicatble as this work. An excellent value. Will become a permanant asset in the building designer's shelf of references.
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Both the probability of occurrence and the extent of damages for fire in buildings is more predictable than commonly thought. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unprotected noncombustible materials, fire safety concepts tree, basic allowable area, such unprotected members, general requirement for fire resistance, allowable area increases, area separation walls, firesafety concepts tree, gauge wire ties, most restrictive requirements, external fire exposure, unit cored, vermiculite gypsum plaster, fire safety strategy, correctional occupancies, occupancy separation, siliceous aggregate concrete, fire safety design, fire resistivity, assumed property line, exterior bearing walls, separates occupancies, nonexplosive materials, occupancy chapters, health care occupancies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Life Safety Code, Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, International Conference of Building Officials, Shaft Wall, Fire Protection Handbook, United States, New York, Stories Unlimited, Area Wall, Batterymarch Park, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Federal German, Fire Journal, United Kingdom, Steel Copper, Republic France, Fifth Edition, Great Britain, Steel Columns, Deep Steel Deck Supported, Federal Flammability Standard, Fire Resistance Design Manual, First Principles, Following the Branch New!
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Both the probability of occurrence and the extent of damages for fire in buildings is more predictable than commonly thought. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unprotected noncombustible materials, fire safety concepts tree, basic allowable area, such unprotected members, general requirement for fire resistance, allowable area increases, area separation walls, firesafety concepts tree, gauge wire ties, most restrictive requirements, external fire exposure, unit cored, vermiculite gypsum plaster, fire safety strategy, correctional occupancies, occupancy separation, siliceous aggregate concrete, fire safety design, fire resistivity, assumed property line, exterior bearing walls, separates occupancies, nonexplosive materials, occupancy chapters, health care occupancies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Life Safety Code, Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, International Conference of Building Officials, Shaft Wall, Fire Protection Handbook, United States, New York, Stories Unlimited, Area Wall, Batterymarch Park, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Federal German, Fire Journal, United Kingdom, Steel Copper, Republic France, Fifth Edition, Great Britain, Steel Columns, Deep Steel Deck Supported, Federal Flammability Standard, Fire Resistance Design Manual, First Principles, Following the Branch New!
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- Mechanical and Electrical Equipment (v. 2) by B. Reynolds on 5 pages
- Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, 9th Edition by Benjamin Stein on 4 pages
- Fire Resistance Design Manual on page 225, page 237, and page 244
- Fire Protection Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//Fire Protection Handbook) 2 vol. set by Arthur E. Cote on page 298, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture by Edward Allen on page 226
- How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture by Edward Allen on page 206
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