Author: Richard B. CampbellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Home Fires Caused by Electrical Failure Or Malfunction
Author: Richard B. CampbellHome Electrical Fires
Author: John Raymond HallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dwellings
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
In 2009, an estimated 44,800 home structure fires to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 472 civilian deaths, 1,500 civilian injuries, and $1.6 billion in direct property damage. In 2009, an estimated 21,000 reported U.S. non-confined home structure fires involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment resulted in 320 civilian deaths, 1,000 civilian injuries, and $935 million in direct property damage. These estimates are based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA's) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA's) annual fire department annual surveys.
Electrical Fires
Author: John Raymond HallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electric apparatus and appliances
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Electrical fires. In 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage. Non-home electrical fires in 2011 were estimated at 16,400, with associated losses of 13 civilian deaths, 243 civilian injuries, and $501 million in direct property damage. Home electrical distribution or lighting equipment fires. In 2011, an estimated 21,300 reported U.S. non-confined home structure fires involving electrical distribution or lighting equipment resulted in 295 civilian deaths, 840 civilian injuries, and $822 million in direct property damage. These estimates are based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA's) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and the National Fire Protection's Association's (NFPA's) annual fire department experience survey.
Electrical Fire Analysis
Author: David H. WestPublisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Electrical Fire Analysis: Failure Mechanisms That Cause Fires By: David H. West About the Book Electrical Fire Analysis: Failure Mechanisms That Cause Fires is a book intended to provide an understanding of electricity for the fire analyst. The author investigates scene analysis through real incidents and uses code knowledge to provide an understanding of the standard of installation that helps him determine a failure mechanism that led to a fire. This book is relevant to anyone assigned the task of public or private investigation of fire scenes involving electrical power. The reader will take away new knowledge of wiring, failure mechanisms, and an understanding of limitations after reading this informative text written by a thirty-five-year Electrical Fire Analysis expert.
Electrical Fires and Failures
Author: A. A. HattangadiPublisher: TAB/Electronics
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Fires resulting from 'material failure' or 'equipment failure' are fairly common. The real reason is usually introduced at design or installation of the equipment. This book explains how and why electrical fires and failures are caused and what steps can be taken to prevent them.
Electrical Fire Analysis
Author: Robert A. YereancePublisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN: 0398079552
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
"This updated and expanded third edition continues the theme of the second edition of providing extensive research findings in all types of electrical fires. This book describes in a practical and easy-to-understand manner the patterns of electrical fires which make it easier to determine where an electrical fire started. Specific topics include: (1) the general background and essential elements of fire initiation; (2) codes and standards, testing laboratories approval, non-electrical fires, arc mapping and V-patterns; (3) disassembly of equipment, nameplates, equipment misuse, abuse, and repair; (4) the gathering, preserving, and shipping of evidence, keeping records; (5) common clues, melting points, and insulation degradation; (6) common components, moveable contacts, switches and relays, circuit breakers and panels, conduit joints, heating elements; (7) appliances, wall outlets and switches, light bulbs, reversed polarity; (8) arson, telephones and answering machines, igniters, debris inspection; (9) reports, depositions and trials, report purpose and appearances; (10) fire initiation and spread, space heaters, wires, and other heat-producing mechanisms; (11) fire characteristics and general precautions; (12) electrical systems and grounds, general wiring; (13) photography and camera features; (14) electrical circuits and waves; and (15) electrical power equipment, transformers, generators, rectifiers, and motors. This book is an excellent resource not only for arson investigators but for attorneys, the insurance industry, and manufacturers who are concerned with electronic reliability."--pub. desc.
Fire In the United States
Author: National Electrical Code 2011
Author: National Fire Protection AssociationPublisher: Delmar Pub
ISBN: 9780877659150
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Safe, efficient, code-compliant electrical installations are made simple with the latest publication of this widely popular resource. Like its highly successful previous editions, the National Electrical Code? 2011 LOOSE LEAF combines solid, thorough, research-based content with the tools you need to build an in-depth understanding of the most important topics. It provides the full text of the updated Code regulations alongside expert commentary from code specialists, offering code rationale, clarifications for new and updated rules, and practical, real-world advice on how to apply the code. And in a loose-leaf format, it's easy to customize your experience with the Code by adding job- and situation- specific materials. New to the 2011 edition are articles including first-time Article 399 on October, Overhead Conductors with over 600 volts, first-time Article 694 on Small Wind Electric Systems, first-time Article 840 on Premises Powered Broadband Communications Systems, and more. This winning combination has created a valuable reference for those in or entering careers in electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety.
Nursing home care in the United States--failure in public policy
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Long-Term CarePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nursing home care
Languages : en
Pages : 826
Book Description
Fire in the United States
Author: National Fire Data Center (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fires
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description