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Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review (Hardcover)
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Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review (Hardcover)
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The outcome of a fire review can greatly impact the internal fire
and life safety features, as well as the architectural design of a
building. An insider's guide for both novice and expert, Fire
Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review provides the framework
needed to design and evaluate a successful site plan for review.
This book outlines the components of a fire review, provides
fundamental knowledge of fire principles related to a review, and
introduces concepts for site plan development that can reduce or
eliminate the problems that take place during the review process
and during fire emergencies. In addition to providing an overview
of site plans, the author explains the items required for fire
analysis, the kind of information that will be evaluated, and the
items with which a reviewer should be familiar to begin a review.
He also implements best practices, internationally recognized codes
and standards, and applies real-life examples illustrating relevant
ideas and concepts. A technical examination that considers an
engineering approach to fire emergency service, codes and
standards, this book: Establishes the importance of the roads used
by fire emergency personnel to get to a site Explains the water
requirements for a fully-engulfed building Discusses the strategic
positioning of fire hydrants Examines underground fire service
lines that supply water to the active fire protection systems of
the building Highlights Siamese connections, also known as Fire
Department Connections (FDCs) Looks at location and positioning of
FDCs, clearance from obstructions, size, and labeling Covers access
for emergency vehicles from the fire station and to the building
Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review describes the basics
of fire protection as they relate to site planning and explains the
importance of proper site plan review. This book serves as a handy
guide for owners seeking to protect their buildings, architects and
engineers needing to implement a cost-effective code-compliant
design, and plan examiners and inspectors looking to effectively
evaluate and review site plans.
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