Fire Protection: Systems and Response / Edition 1

Fire Protection: Systems and Response / Edition 1

by Robert Burke
ISBN-10:
156670622X
ISBN-13:
9781566706223
Pub. Date:
11/06/2007
Publisher:
CRC Press
ISBN-10:
156670622X
ISBN-13:
9781566706223
Pub. Date:
11/06/2007
Publisher:
CRC Press
Fire Protection: Systems and Response / Edition 1

Fire Protection: Systems and Response / Edition 1

by Robert Burke

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Overview

Firefighters and other emergency responders deal with a number of fire protection systems in their daily response to emergencies. This book provides a straightforward overview of the functions and benefits of these systems and how they can assist with fire suppression, code enforcement, alarm response, and elevator rescue. Its comprehensive discussion of elevators, fire command centers, emergency generators and lighting, and HVAC systems sets this book apart from other fire protection books currently available. Fire protection systems continue to be an important part of fire protection. Logically organized and clearly written, this book covers all systems in a single text.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781566706223
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 11/06/2007
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
History of Fire Prevention Codes
Fire Drills
Occupant Evacuation Assistance
Standards and Codes Overview
Firefighter Knowledge of Fire Protection Systems
Requirements for Facility Fire Protection
NFPA Standards Overview
Fire Prevention Codes Overview
Building Codes Overview
Recognized Testing Laboratories Arriving on Scene
Approaching the Incident Scene
Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDC)
Building Access
Annunciator and Fire Alarm Panels
Areas of Rescue Assistance
Fire Command Center
Preparing to Depart the Scene Fire Alarm Systems
Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems
Auxiliary Fire Alarm System
Central Station Fire Alarm System
Proprietary Fire Alarm Systems
Remote Supervising Station Fire Alarm System
Protected Premises Fire Alarm System
Municipal Fire Alarm Systems
Annunciator Panel and System Devices
Fire Alarm Panels
Manual Pull Stations
False Alarm Protective Covers
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Detectors
Beam Detectors
Duct Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Heat Detectors
Flame Detectors
Audible Devices
Visual Devices
Voice Alarm Systems
Fire Department Communications Systems
Fire Command Centers
False Alarm Reduction Fire Suppression Systems
Introduction to Suppression Systems
Fire Sprinkler Myths
Sprinkler Systems
Occupancy Classifications
Commodity Classifications
Classification of Plastics, Elastomers, and Rubber
Types of Sprinkler Heads
Stationary Fire Pumps
Residential Sprinklers
Recalled Sprinkler Heads
Specialized Suppression Systems
Water Spray Fixed Systems
Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam Systems Standpipes and Water Supplies
Introduction to Standpipes and Water Supplies
Water Mains
Fire Hydrants
Static Water Supplies
Fire Department Connection
Standpipes Portable Fire Extinguishers
Introduction to Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chemistry of Fire
Fire Extinguisher Classification
Fire Extinguisher Ratings
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Halogenated Agents
Montreal Protocol
Halocarbon (Clean) Agents
Obsolete Fire Extinguishers and Agents
Using Fire Extinguishers
Training Elevators
Introduction to Elevators
Elevator Nomenclature
Types of Elevators
Elevator Construction
Elevator Machine Room
Elevator Recall
Elevator Fire Service Function
Elevator Emergency Power
Fire Alarm Interface
Safety Devices
Shunt Trip
Rescue of Trapped Occupants
Rescue Team Organization and Training
Evacuation Procedures Emergency Lighting and Generators
Introduction to Standby Power and Emergency Lighting
Code Requirements
Generators
Battery Packs
Fire Command Centers
HVAC, Smoke Removal and Other Building Systems
Introduction
Duct Detectors
Smoke Dampers
Fire Dampers
Smoke Control Systems
Stair Pressurization
Chlorinated Fluorocarbons
MNR & MRI Research Equipment
High Pressure Steam Systems
Heating Fuels Electrical Equipment Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Fire Alarm System Maintenance and Testing
Suppression System Maintenance and Testing
Standpipes Maintenance and Testing
Fire Pump Maintenance and Testing
Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Testing
Elevators Maintenance and Testing
Generators and Emergency Lighting Maintenance and Testing
HVAC and Smoke Control Systems Maintenance and Testing

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