Fire Protection Systems

Fire Protection Systems
Author: A. Maurice Jones Jr.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-12-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284035387
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In addition to architects, engineers, and design professionals, fire fighters also need to understand fire protection systems in order to manage the fire scene and minimize risks to life and property. Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of fire protection systems, their operational abilities and characteristics, and their applications within various types of structures. The new Second Edition meets the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Fire Protection Systems model curriculum and covers: • Water supply basics, including sources, distribution networks, piping, and hydrants. • Active fire protection systems and components, their operational characteristics, and installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. • Passive fire protection systems such as firewalls, fire separation assemblies, and fire dampers • Smoke control and management systems, gas-based suppression, access and egress control systems, and the code requirements for installation of these systems. Ensure that you are completely up-to-date on the latest fire protection systems and their operational characteristics and abilities with Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition.

Scotts Sprinklers & Watering Systems

Scotts Sprinklers & Watering Systems
Author: Michael D. McKinley
Publisher: Meredith Books
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780696221491
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- Practical advice for planning watering zones appropriate to climates and landscape varieties. - Tips for successful do-it-yourself installation or for planning a system with a professional. - Complete how-to for installing sprinkler equipment from a variety of manufacturers. - Illustrated step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and do-it-yourself hints.

Automatic Sprinkler Protection (Classic Reprint)

Automatic Sprinkler Protection (Classic Reprint)
Author: Gorham Dana
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2017-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780266258346
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Excerpt from Automatic Sprinkler Protection Having been a member of the Committee on Automatic Sprinklers of the National Fire Protection Association for several years, the writer has had an opportunity to keep in touch with all the late developments in this interesting art. The aim of (the book is to cover the subject in such a way that it cah?' be used as a text book for pers0 study ing Sprinkler protection and as a reference book for those already versed in it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems

The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems
Author: Mark Bromann
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2001-04-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420031910
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Although effective fire sprinkler systems are crucial to public safety, for years, the designers of those systems had few published resources to reference and guide them through their design processes. The first edition of this book changed all that, and now The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems Second Edition suits their needs even bette