Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review
Author | : Mohammad Nabeel Waseem |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-11-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 1498741789 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781498741781 |
Rating | : 4/5 (781 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review written by Mohammad Nabeel Waseem and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide the fundamental concepts of fire protection as they relate to site planning. It will educate readers whether they be architects, engineers, developers, fire fighters, fire inspectors, or code officials, and explain 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 will include the importance of grading, fire codes, fire flow, fire truck access, fire department connections, aerial ladder truck access, fire lines, and more. These concepts will allow one to design and evaluate site plans thereby increasing response time and public safety.