Fire Prevention: Inspection & Code Enforcement - Hardcover

David Diamantes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0827384122 ISBN 13: 9780827384125

Publisher: Delmar Pub, 1997

Synopsis

Depend on this vital resource for the application of building and fire prevention codes in the inspection of buildings and facilities and for compliance through the code enforcement process. The first section of the book discusses code administration, inspection and enforcement procedures, as well as the history of the code development process. Section Two explains model building code fundamentals such as use and occupancy, construction type, height and area and means of egress. The last section uses a step by step approach to the use of fire prevention codes in the inspection process. Coverage of issues such as enforcement authority, determining inspection priorities, maintenance of rated assemblies, fire protection systems, storage occupancies, detonaton and deflagration hazards and hazardous materials storage and processing are covered in depth in this comprehensive guide.

(Keywords: Fire Inspection)

About this title

About the Author:

David Diamantes received his bachelor of science degree at the University of Maryland. Mr. Diamantes is currently a captain at the Fairfax CountyVirginia Fire & Rescue Department.

Review:

"The revision is current, explicit, easy to read...the technical accuracy is superb...you have a true winner in Dave Diamantes." - W.G. Shelton, Jr., Executive Director, VA Department of Fire Programs

About this edition

• Publisher: Delmar Pub
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0827384122
• ISBN 13: 9780827384125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288