Fire Protection Systems
β A. Maurice Jones Jr.;
π Library
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2021
π Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
π English
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Fire Protection Systems
β Scribed by Duncan, Justin
- Publisher
- American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 318
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This book describes how to prevent, detect and suppress fires in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This comprehensive reference guide outlines a variety of proven firefighting methods and fire protection specifications. An extensive appendix provides applicable piping and pressure tables, system diagrams, engineer and contractor information, extinguisher charts, and sample calculations. The book provides important technical information necessary to make the right decisions about the installation of the latest, most efficient fire protection system in an easy-to-understand format. Its intention is to educate those who are responsible, not only for themselves and their own property, but for the property and lives of others. Engineers, building owners, architects, designers, contractors, maintenance personnel, etc., all carry this burden of responsibility and will benefit from the information offered.
β¦ Table of Contents
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. What is Fire Protection?
2. Basic Chemistry and Physics of a Fire
3. Fire Safety in Building Design
4. Fire-Detection Systems
5. Fire Suppression
6. Fire Pumps
7. Water-Suppression Systems (Manually Operated)
8. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
9. Hydraulic Principles and Properties of Water
10. Sprinkler-System Calculations
11. General Information about Fire-Protection Systems
12. Fire-Protection System Inspection and Maintenance
13. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Halon Replacement
14. Foam and other Extinguishing Agent
15. Portable Fire Extinguishers
16. A Few Final Words on Fire Protection
17. Sample Specification for a Water Fire-Protection System
18. Sample Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers
19. Sample Specification for a High-Pressure CO2 Fire-Protection System
20. Sample Specification for a Clean-Gas Fire-Protection System
Appendices
• References
Index
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