Author: Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Residential Fire Sprinklers Retrofit Demonstration Project: Phase II - Single-Family Structures
Author: Residential Fire Sprinklers Retrofit Demonstration Project: Phase II-Single Family Structures Case Studies
Author: Residential Fire Sprinklers Retrofit Demonstration Project: Phase I: Multifamily Structures; Final Report
Author: Fire Safety
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Children, Youth, and FamiliesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This hearing, chaired by Representative Patricia Schroeder, was held to find ways to reduce the number of deaths and injuries that result from fires. Testimony or prepared statements were given by Representatives Schroeder, Michael Bilirakis, Romano Mazzoli, and Curt Weldon, as well as nine other individuals involved in fire safety issues, including professional fire fighters, members of fire safety groups, and concerned citizens. It was noted that the United States has one of the highest per capita fire death rates in the world, with roughly 6,000 fire deaths each year. Young children are at great risk of death and injury due to fire burns, with nearly 1,400 child fatalities and 14,000 serious injuries each year due to fires. The monetary costs of fires are tremendous, with over $50 billion spent each year on property losses, medical and insurance costs, fire department expenditures, and fire protection costs. Careless smoking and playing with fire cause the most harm to children. Poverty and poor living conditions increase the risk of fire death and injury. Smoke detectors and other safety devices greatly reduce the chances of dying in a fire. Despite the effectiveness of such safety devices, more preventive and educational measures are needed. (MDM)
Government Reports Announcements & Index
Author: Building Industry Technology
Author: Government Reports Annual Index
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government reports announcements & index
Languages : en
Pages : 1188
Book Description
Annual Report 1989-90
Author: New Brunswick. Department of TransportationPublisher:
ISBN: 9781550483925
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
General activity review of associated branches and agencies to the Department which includes corporate securities registrations, a list of tenders received, and general financial data. Branches and agencies reviewed are responsible for motor vehicle activity, highway construction, traffic engineering, telecommunications and public utilities.
100 Projects UK CLT
Author: Waugh Thistleton ArchitectsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781999405021
Category : Building, Wooden
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
"The benefits of cross-laminated timber (CLT) are clear: building in timber is quick, clean, and easy. It can be achieved with a measured accuracy and lack of noise, waste, or need for material storage space. This book is a study of the 100 of the most significant buildings constructed from CLT in the United Kingdom over the past 15 years. Authors Andrew Waugh and Anthony Thistleton of Waugh Thistleton Architects have contacted a wide range of individuals and businesses to interview them about their experiences building in CLT to help inform this book." -- Thinkwood.com.
Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Supporting Documentation
Author: Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160926754
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.