Synopsis
Depend on this vital resource for the application of building and fire prevention codes in the inspection of buildings and facilities and for compliance through the code enforcement process. The first section of the book discusses code administration, inspection and enforcement procedures, as well as the history of the code development process. Section Two explains model building code fundamentals such as use and occupancy, construction type, height and area and means of egress. The last section uses a step by step approach to the use of fire prevention codes in the inspection process. Coverage of issues such as enforcement authority, determining inspection priorities, maintenance of rated assemblies, fire protection systems, storage occupancies, detonaton and deflagration hazards and hazardous materials storage and processing are covered in depth in this comprehensive guide.(Keywords: Fire Inspection)
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Review
Section 1: Fire Prevention through Regulation Chapter 1 Code Administration Chapter 2 Inspection Section 2: The Building Code Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Chapter 4 Building Limitations and Types of Construction Chapter 5 Fire Restrictive Construction Elements Chapter 6 Installation of Fire Protection Systems Chapter 7 Means of Egress Chapter 8 Interior Finish Requirements Section 3: The Fire Prevention Code Chapter 9 General Fire Safety Provisions Chapter 10 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems Chapter 11 Means of Egress Maintenance for Occupancies Chapter 12 Hazardous Materials Chapter 13 Flammable Liquids and Aerosols Chapter 14 Detonation and Deflagration Hazards Chapter 15 Hazardous Assembly Occupancies Chapter 16 Other Storage and Processing Occupancies Chapter 17 Compressed Gases and Cyrogenic Liquids Chapter 18 Pesticides and Other Health Hazards Chapter 19 Using Referenced Standards Appendix A Equivalents, Conversion Charts, and Related Mathematics Appendix B Numerical Index - National Fire Codes Contents Appendix C Alphabetical Index - National Fire Codes Contents
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