Author: Robert E. Chapman
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Category : Health facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Author: Robert E. Chapman
Publisher:
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Category : Health facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 103

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This study focuses upon one aspect of the fire safety problem in health care facilities; the use of the Fire Safety Evaluation System developed by the Center for Fire Research at the National Bureau of Standards for determining equivalence to the Life Safety Code. The Life Safety Code, a voluntary code developed by the National Fire Protection Association, is currently the most widely used guide for identifying the minimum level of fire safety in buildings. Using the Fire Safety Evaluation System as a basis, this study develops a computerized procedure which permits the least-cost means of achieving compliance to the Life Safety Code in health care facilities to be identified. Since each of the parameters used in the Fire Safety Evaluation System has a unique value which corresponds to strict compliance, it is possible to quantify the cost savings attributable to the use of the Fire Safety Evaluation System over strict compliance to the Life Safety Code. Preliminary studies conducted by the National Bureau of Standards of a prototypical hospital have concluded that the use of this computerized procedure can result in cost savings of 50 percent or more over those associated with strict compliance to the Life Safety Code.

Author: Robert E. Chapman
Publisher:
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Category : Health facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Author: George Mills (Certified healthcare facility manager)
Publisher: Joint Commission Resources
ISBN: 1599407388
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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NETC LRC call no. TH 9176 .L9 M657 2013.

Author: Ganapathy Ramachandran
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135818452
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 299

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This important new book, the first of its kind in the fire safety field, discusses the economic problems faced by decision-makers in the areas of fire safety and fire precautions. The author considers the theoretical aspects of cost-benefit analysis and other relevant economic problems with practical applications to fire protection systems. Clear examples are included to illustrate these techniques in action. The work covers: * the performance and effectiveness of passive fire protection measures such as structural fire resistance and means of escape facilities, and active systems such as sprinklers and detectors * the importance of educating for better understanding and implementation of fire prevention through publicity campaigns and fire brigade operations * cost-benefit analysis of fire protection measures and their combinations, taking into account trade-offs between these measures. The book is essential reading for consultants and academics in construction management, economics and fire safety, as well as for insurance and risk management professionals.

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Category : Building
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Author: Robert E. Chapman
Publisher:
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Category : Building
Languages : en
Pages : 124

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Author: National Health Standards and Quality Information Clearinghouse (U.S.)
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Category : Health facilities
Languages : en
Pages : 202

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
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Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 736

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Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 648

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