Best Practices for Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation

Best Practices for Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation
Author: Rosalie Wills
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 149392883X

This SpringerBrief presents information on a wide variety of hazards and the damage potential caused by installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system. The current installation practices for PV systems on roofs create electrical, fire, structural, and weather-related hazards that do not comply to current codes, standards and guidance documents. Potential dangers include structural loading, wind loads, hail, snow, debris accumulation, seismic hazards, firefighting hazards, and electrical hazards. Despite the increased popularity of PV systems after the environmental movement, research shows that the costs of installing PV systems outweigh the benefits. Hazards of PV systems on roofs have caused several incidents in the United States; the most notable in Bakersfield, California, and Mount Holly, North Carolina. Designed for fire engineers and professionals, Best Practices for Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation offers recommendations to set up PV systems safely and sustainably.

Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual

Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual
Author: Robert E. Solomon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 878
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1449670822

The Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition is the most up-to-date inspection reference manual for those interested in fire protection, fire safety, and life safety inspections. It provides step-by-step guidance through the complete fire inspection process, with special emphasis on life safety considerations. This text identifies dangerous and hazardous conditions that could be encountered in a structure and spells out the chief areas the inspector should be focused on during an inspection. Inspectors should use the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition to identify existing deficiencies, imminently dangerous conditions, or a fault in a procedure or protocol that may result in a fire. Six new chapters have been added to make sure fire inspectors have the knowledge and resources available to effectively conduct all types of fire inspections. These new chapters include: - Chapter 5 Certification and Training for Inspectors - Chapter 6 Green Technologies and the Inspector - Chapter 24 Commissioning Process for Fire Protection Systems - Chapter 25 Accessibility Provisions - Chapter 26 Grass, Brush, and Forest Fire Hazards - Chapter 27 Tunnels More than three hundred codes and standards form the basis for the criteria, recommendations, and requirements that are found throughout the text. Early chapters provide important background information, while the second half presents inspection guidelines for specific fire protection systems and occupancies that are based on the Life Safety Code(R). This text is packaged with an access code that provides free access to easy-to-follow checklists to help you remember and record every important detail. Whether you're just starting your career as a fire inspector or ready to brush up on the basics, the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition has the reliable inspection advice you need.

Florida Building Code - Residential, 7th Edition (2020)

Florida Building Code - Residential, 7th Edition (2020)
Author: Florida Building Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781952468148

The 7th Edition (2020) update to the Florida Building Code: Residential is a fully integrated publication that updates the 6th Edition 2017 Florida Building Code: Residential using the latest changes to the 2018 International Residential Code® with customized amendments adopted statewide. Florida Building Code Administrative Chapter 1 is included. Chapter tabs are also included. Effective Date: December 31, 2020

Roofing Handbook

Roofing Handbook
Author: Robert Scharff
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780071360586

CD-ROM contains: Directory of Internet resources.

Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems

Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems
Author: C. W. Griffin
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 619
Release: 2006-02-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071486909

For decades, this manual has been the most widely respected guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining low-slope roofing systems.

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books)

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books)
Author: Kelly Luckett
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2009-08-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0071608818

A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance includes: Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process Tested tips and techniques for successful structural design Construction methods for new and existing buildings Information on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection Details on optimal soil formulation Illustrations featuring various stages of construction Best practices for green roof maintenance A survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality Tips on the LEED design and certification process Considerations for assessing return on investment Color photographs of successfully installed green roofs Useful checklists, tables, and charts

Minnesota Residential Code

Minnesota Residential Code
Author: International Code Council
Publisher:
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2020
Genre: Building laws
ISBN: 9781609839888

Additional information on the Minnesota State Building Code can be found at the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry's website: http://www.dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws. There you can find reference guides, maps, charts, fact sheets, archived references, Statute and Rule excerpts and other helpful information to assist you in using the Minnesota State Building Code.

The Architects' Handbook

The Architects' Handbook
Author: Quentin Pickard
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2008-04-30
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470695447

The Architects' Handbook provides a comprehensive range of visual and technical information covering the great majority of building types likely to be encountered by architects, designers, building surveyors and others involved in the construction industry. It is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. Including over 300 case studies, the Handbook is organised by building type and concentrates very much on practical examples. It includes: · a brief introduction to the key design considerations for each building type · numerous plans, sections and elevations for the building examples · references to key technical standards and design guidance · a comprehensive bibliography for most building types The book also includes sections on designing for accessibility, drawing practice, and metric and imperial conversion tables. To browse sample pages please see http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/architectsdata