Fire Protection Systems

First Edition
Author: A. Maurice Jones
ISBN #: 1401862624
©2009   Publish Date: 08/08/2008
Binding: Soft Cover
Pages: 528
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $98.95

Description:

A practical understanding of fire protection systems is essential to effective management of a fire scene. Fire Protection Systems focuses on the operational characteristics and abilities of different types of systems and equipment that are used during fire department operations to access a water source, apply a suppression agent to control a particular type of fire, provide information concerning the location of a fire, and more. Systematic, easy-to-understand coverage thoroughly explores various types of active fire protection systems and components, how they operate, and the requirements for installation, making this a valuable learning tool for firefighters and a handy resource for design professionals.

Table of Contents:

SECTION ONE - ESTABLISHING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FIRE BEHAVIOR, THE MODEL CODES, AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
1. Basics of Fire Behavior.
2. Fire Protection Systems and the Model Code Process.
SECTION TWO - WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
3. Water Supplies for Fire Protection Systems.
4. Standpipe and Hose Systems.
5. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
6. Specialized Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
SECTION THREE - FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS.
7. Fire Alarm System Components and Functions.
8. Types of Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.
SECTION FOUR - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND AGENTS.
9. Wet and Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
10. Gaseous Agent Extinguishing Systems.
11. Portable Fire Extinguishers.
SECTION FIVE - CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PROPERTY SECURITY AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS/EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
12. Smoke Control and Management Systems.
13. Property Security, Emergency Response and Fire Protection Systems.
14. Emerging Technologies.

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