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 ta
Fire Protection Systems
β Scribed by A. Maurice Jones Jr.;
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
- Year
- 2021
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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