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020			_a1587160587 (alk. paper)
020			_a9781587160585 (alk. paper)
035			_a(OCoLC)48851444
050	0	0	_aTH9445.M4 _bS37 2002
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100	1		_aSchroll, R. Craig.
245	1	0	_aIndustrial fire protection handbook / _cR. Craig Schroll.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aBoca Raton, Fla. : _bCRC Press, _cc2002.
300			_axxii, 252 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 229-230) and index.
505	0		_a1. Nature of the problem -- Chapter objectives -- Scope of the fire loss problem -- Past losses -- Loss potential -- Case histories -- Case one -- Case two -- Case three -- Case four -- Factors that affect fire loss -- Can loss prevention and control have an impact? -- References -- 2. Fire behavior -- Chapter objectives -- What is fire? -- Elements of fire -- Classes of fire -- Ignition sources -- Measures of flammability -- Characteristics of flammables -- Heat transfer -- Flashover -- Backdraft -- Products of combustion -- Extinguishing methods -- Extinguishing agents -- Water -- Dry chemicals -- Halons -- Carbon dioxide -- Foam -- Dry powder -- Wet chemicals -- Halon substitutes/replacements -- 3. Loss control programs -- Chapter objectives -- What is a fire loss control program? -- Why are loss control programs needed? -- Who needs a loss control program? -- Loss control requirements -- U.S. laws and regulations -- State and local laws and ordinances -- Nationally recognized and consensus standards -- Insurance company requirements -- Loss control approaches -- Loss control process -- Loss control program essentials -- Management commitment -- Policies -- Support -- Example -- Clearly define and assign responsibility -- Delegate authority -- Establish program objectives -- Involve supervisors and employees -- Emphasize loss control in all areas of operation -- Provide adequate training -- Effective inspection program -- Investigate all losses -- Maintain adequate records -- Enforce loss control policies consistently -- Plan for emergencies -- Importance of major loss control program components -- Organizing for loss control -- Nonemergency organization -- Emergency organization -- Implementing loss control -- Managing loss control.
505	0		_a4. Life safety -- Chapter objectives -- General principles -- Adequate number of exits -- Exits clear and unobstructed -- Identify exits and exit access -- Adequate normal and emergency lighting -- Provide time for escape -- Train all personnel concerning emergency actions -- Detailed requirements -- Human behavior -- Successful emergency response process -- Exits -- Basic concepts -- Adequate number of exits -- Access to exits -- Exit marking -- Emergency lighting -- Evacuation planning -- Emergency action plan exercises -- Smoke and fire control -- Personnel training -- Life safety evaluation -- 5. Hazard control -- Chapter objectives -- Hazard control vs. fire prevention -- Hazard control hierarchy -- General principles of hazard control -- Types of hazards -- Specific hazards -- Smoking -- Housekeeping -- Heat-producing equipment -- Electrical -- Flammable and combustible liquids -- Storage -- Dispensing -- Use -- Spray operations -- Dipping operations -- Quenching operations -- Other operations -- Factors influencing fires in flammable liquids -- Flammable gases -- Motor fuel -- Welding and cutting gases -- Welding and cutting -- Machinery and processes -- Arson -- Hazard analysis -- Fire prevention plans -- Hazard control policies and procedures.
505	0		_a6. Installed fire protection -- Chapter objectives -- General principles -- Passive systems -- Active systems -- Why installed fire protection is important -- Justifying installed fire protection -- Fire walls -- Fire wall opening protection -- Alarm systems -- Standpipe systems -- Automatic sprinkler systems -- Wet-pipe sprinkler systems -- Dry-pipe sprinkler systems -- Sprinkler heads -- Sprinkler system inspection and maintenance -- Water-spray systems -- Foam systems -- Water supply systems -- Water supply system inspection and maintenance -- Carbon dioxide systems -- Halon systems -- Halon substitutes -- Dry chemical systems -- Flammable vapor detection systems -- Explosion venting and suppression systems -- Installed system impairments -- Inspection and maintenance of systems -- Evaluate system needs -- 7. Portable fire extinguishers -- Chapter objectives -- Types and performance characteristics of extinguishers -- Water extinguishers -- Foam extinguishers -- Dry chemical extinguishers -- Carbon dioxide extinguishers -- Halon extinguishers -- Halotron -- FE-36 -- Dry powder extinguishers -- Wet chemical extinguishers -- Extinguisher ratings -- Extinguisher regulations -- Selection of extinguishers -- Placement of extinguishers -- Use of extinguishers -- General guidelines -- Water -- Foam -- Dry chemical -- Carbon dioxide -- Halon and halon replacements -- Dry powder -- Wheeled extinguishers -- Personnel training in the use of extinguishers -- Inspection of extinguishers -- Maintenance of extinguishers.
505	0		_a8. Emergency planning -- Chapter objectives -- Why is planning important? -- Who should be involved? -- When do plans need to be made? -- When do plans need to be changed? -- How to develop plans -- Input from other plans -- Systematic emergency planning -- Tactical surveys -- Action plans -- Diagrams -- Plan manuals -- Where plans should be kept -- How to use plans -- Planning for outside agency involvement -- Recovery planning -- 9. Emergency teams and fire brigades -- Chapter objectives -- Determining needs -- Manual fire fighting options -- Which option is needed? -- Emergency team and fire brigade functions -- Organization -- Organizational statement -- Start-up planning -- Personnel -- Selection criteria -- Records -- Training -- Equipment -- Managing day-to-day operations -- Nonemergency functions -- Fire prevention -- Fire protection equipment and systems -- Emergency planning -- Emergency operations -- Emergency response process -- General emergency response -- Standard operating procedures -- Incident command system -- Industry/fire department cooperation -- 10. Coping with fire -- Chapter objectives -- Why what you do is important -- Notifications -- Who should be notified -- Notifications that may need to be made -- When to make notifications -- How to handle notifications -- Prioritize salvage efforts -- Documenting the incident -- Dealing with the media -- Human issues -- Insurance issues -- Cause determination -- Evaluate business impact -- Appendix A. Annotated bibliography -- Chapter 2 fire behavior -- Chapter 4 life safety -- Chapter 6 installed fire protection -- Appendix B. Resource list -- Organizations -- U.S. government agencies -- Selected Web sites -- Index.
650		0	_aIndustrial buildings _xFires and fire prevention.
856	4	1	_3Table of contents only _uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy033/2002018808.html
856	4	2	_3Publisher description _uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0646/2002018808-d.html
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