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Fire Safety Management Handbook

Author : Daniel E. Della-Giustina

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 270 pages

File Size : 11,91 MB

Release : 2014-02-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1482221233

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A must-have guide for current and future safety professionals, the third edition of this practical handbook presents the key elements of an effective fire safety management program; explains the types and functions of fire control equipment; discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials; identifies safety organizations and available resources for fire service programs; describes commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection; and includes learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, and information about emergency response and school fire safety planning.



SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Author : Philip J. DiNenno

Publisher : National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Page : 829 pages

File Size : 15,91 MB

Release : 1988-01-01

Category : Building, Fireproof

ISBN : 9780877653530

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Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles

Author : Dennis P. Nolan

Publisher : William Andrew

Page : 487 pages

File Size : 26,16 MB

Release : 2014-05-28

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 032331144X

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Written by an engineer for engineers, this book is both training manual and on-going reference, bringing together all the different facets of the complex processes that must be in place to minimize the risk to people, plant and the environment from fires, explosions, vapour releases and oil spills. Fully compliant with international regulatory requirements, relatively compact but comprehensive in its coverage, engineers, safety professionals and concerned company management will buy this book to capitalize on the author's life-long expertise. This is the only book focusing specifically on oil and gas and related chemical facilities. This new edition includes updates on management practices, lessons learned from recent incidents, and new material on chemical processes, hazards and risk reviews (e.g. CHAZOP). Latest technology on fireproofing, fire and gas detection systems and applications is also covered. An introductory chapter on the philosophy of protection principles along with fundamental background material on the properties of the chemicals concerned and their behaviours under industrial conditions, combined with a detailed section on modern risk analysis techniques makes this book essential reading for students and professionals following Industrial Safety, Chemical Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering courses. - A practical, results-oriented manual for practicing engineers, bringing protection principles and chemistry together with modern risk analysis techniques - Specific focus on oil and gas and related chemical facilities, making it comprehensive and compact - Includes the latest best practice guidance, as well as lessons learned from recent incidents



Industrial Fire Protection Handbook

Author : R. Craig Schroll

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 17,64 MB

Release : 2016-04-19

Category : Science

ISBN : 1420031759

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Fundamentally, fire prevention and control refer to systems and practices that increase a facility's ability to avoid fires, limit the development and spread of fires, and rapidly and effectively control fires. Changing safety codes and regulations along with recent technological advances have rendered the first edition of this popular handbook som



Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional

Author : Lon H. Ferguson

Publisher : Bernan Press

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 48,23 MB

Release : 2015-04-27

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1598887122

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Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional provides safety managers with a guide for incorporating fire hazard awareness and protection into their safety management plans. Industrial fires pose one of the greatest threats to organizations in terms of financial, human, and property losses. Understanding fire safety basics, the physics of fire, and the properties and classes of common hazards is key to designing fire safety management programs that not only protect an organization’s assets but also ensure the safe evacuation of all involved. Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional takes an in-depth look at fire hazards in the workplace—from the substances required to do business to the building construction itself—and provides practical fire safety principles that can be applied in any work environment. Readers will learn how to develop emergency action plans and fire prevention plans, implement effective alarm and detection systems and fire extinguishment systems, and develop a comprehensive fire program management plan that is in compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Fire Protection Association standards. Each chapter includes a chapter summary and sample problems, making this an ideal training tool in the workplace or the classroom. Answers to chapter questions and a comprehensive glossary and index are provided at the end of the book.



Fire Protection Systems

Author : A. Maurice Jones Jr.

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 377 pages

File Size : 48,57 MB

Release : 2013-12-27

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1284035387

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In addition to architects, engineers, and design professionals, fire fighters also need to understand fire protection systems in order to manage the fire scene and minimize risks to life and property. Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of fire protection systems, their operational abilities and characteristics, and their applications within various types of structures. The new Second Edition meets the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Fire Protection Systems model curriculum and covers: • Water supply basics, including sources, distribution networks, piping, and hydrants. • Active fire protection systems and components, their operational characteristics, and installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. • Passive fire protection systems such as firewalls, fire separation assemblies, and fire dampers • Smoke control and management systems, gas-based suppression, access and egress control systems, and the code requirements for installation of these systems. Ensure that you are completely up-to-date on the latest fire protection systems and their operational characteristics and abilities with Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition.



Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

Author : International Code Council

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 37,36 MB

Release : 2021-10-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3030790142

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Book Description

This Guide provides information on special topics that affect the fire safety performance of very tall buildings, their occupants and first responders during a fire. This Guide addresses these topics as part of the overall building design process using performance-based fire protection engineering concepts as described in the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. This Guide is not intended to be a recommended practice or a document that is suitable for adoption as a code. The Guide pertains to “super tall,” “very tall” and “tall” buildings. Throughout this Guide, all such buildings are called “very tall buildings.” These buildings are characterized by heights that impose fire protection challenges; they require special attention beyond the protection features typically provided by traditional fire protection methods. This Guide does not establish a definition of buildings that fall within the scope of this document.



Fire Pump Arrangements at Industrial Facilities

Author : Dennis P. Nolan

Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 46,49 MB

Release : 2017-05-22

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 012813044X

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Fire Pump Arrangements at Industrial Facilities, Third Edition delivers a practical reference from an author with a successful professional career in fire protection and loss prevention engineering in the oil and gas industry. While most regulatory standards are left to interpretation and try to cover multiple industries in one location, this book focuses on the equipment, standards and operations specific to the petroleum industry, covering quality controls, pump drivers and scheduled maintenance and audits so the equipment remains in safety compliance. Enhanced with new sections on human factors, case studies for modeling fire accidents and a look at recent events that have further shaped the safety and testing of fire pumps, the book provides the engineer and manager with a critical oil and gas resource for every aspect of firewater pumps. - Remains the go-to reference for loss prevention specialists and fire engineering specific to the oil and gas industry - Enhanced with new sections on quality audits and new case studies that evaluate operational issues and applications - Fills in the practical hands-on information gap not covered in the regulatory standards



Handbook of Loss Prevention Engineering

Author : Joel M. Haight

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 1066 pages

File Size : 30,5 MB

Release : 2013-03-19

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3527650660

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Loss prevention engineering describes all activities intended to help organizations in any industry to prevent loss, whether it be through injury, fire, explosion, toxic release, natural disaster, terrorism or other security threats. Compared to process safety, which only focusses on preventing loss in the process industry, this is a much broader field. Here is the only one-stop source for loss prevention principles, policies, practices, programs and methodology presented from an engineering vantage point. As such, this handbook discusses the engineering needs for manufacturing, construction, mining, defense, health care, transportation and quantification, covering the topics to a depth that allows for their functional use while providing additional references should more information be required. The reference nature of the book allows any engineers or other professionals in charge of safety concerns to find the information needed to complete their analysis, project, process, or design.