Industrial Fire Protection Handbook

The fire protection of industrial plants and public buildings is a major concern of managers responsible for their safety. Life safety, property protection, building use, financial impact, and insurance are involved. This 320-page handbook provides a clear, concise guide to all aspects of fire protection for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings and their occupants. All steps from loss control programs to incident management are covered in detail. The approach throughout is to provide practical information of immediate practical value for the most cost-effective fire protection. Included are sections on fire loss control programs, planning, risk assessment, emergency team organization and training, installed and portable fire protection and suppression equipment, and incident management. More than 90 sample forms, organization charts, and photographs supplement the text.