The Economics Of Fire Protection
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The Economics Of Fire Protection
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Author : Ganapathy Ramachandran
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-11-01
The Economics Of Fire Protection written by Ganapathy Ramachandran and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-01 with Architecture categories.
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.
Fire Control Notes
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
Fire Control Notes written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Forest fires categories.
Quantitative Risk Assessment In Fire Safety
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Author : Ganapathy Ramachandran
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2011-02-25
Quantitative Risk Assessment In Fire Safety written by Ganapathy Ramachandran and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-25 with Architecture categories.
Fire safety regulations in many countries require Fire Risk Assessment to be carried out for buildings such as workplaces and houses in multiple occupation. This duty is imposed on a "Responsible Person" and also on any other persons having control of buildings in compliance with the requirements specified in the regulations. Although regulations only require a qualitative assessment of fire risk, a quantitative assessment is an essential first step for performing cost-benefit analysis of alternative fire strategies to comply with the regulations and selecting the most cost-effective strategy. To facilitate this assessment, various qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative techniques of fire risk assessment, already developed, are critically reviewed in this book and some improvements are suggested. This book is intended to be an expanded version of Part 7: Probabilistic risk assessment, 2003, a Published Document (PD) to British Standard BS 7974: 2001 on the Application of Fire Safety Engineering Principles to the Design of Buildings. Ganapathy Ramachandran and David Charters were co-authors of PD 7974 Part 7. Quantitative Risk Assessment in Fire Safety is essential reading for consultants, academics, fire safety engineers, fire officers, building control officers and students in fire safety engineering. It also provides useful tools for fire protection economists and risk management professionals, including those involved in fire insurance underwriting.
Costs Of Fire Suppression Forces Based On Cost Aggregation Approach
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Author : Armando González Cabán
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Costs Of Fire Suppression Forces Based On Cost Aggregation Approach written by Armando González Cabán and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Fire prevention categories.
A cost-aggregation approach has been developed for determining the cost of Fire Management Inputs (FMls)-the direct fireline production units (personnel and equipment) used in initial attack and large-fire suppression activities. All components contributing to an FMI are identified, computed, and summed to estimate hourly costs. This approach can be applied to any FMI by any organization with fire protection responsibility. Significant cost differences were found not only among the three State fire organizations studied, but among the three administrative regions within the Forest Service. Hourly suppression cost estimates ranged from $40 per hour for a small engine and 2-person crew in the Southwestern Region to $595 per hour for a 20-person Category II crew in the Pacific Northwest Region. The overhead, basic training, facilities, and equipment cost components were responsible for most of the cost variations.
Reliability Data On Fire Sprinkler Systems
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Author : Arnstein Fedøy
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-09-04
Reliability Data On Fire Sprinkler Systems written by Arnstein Fedøy and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book covers fire and extinguishing theory and reliability theory and how to validate any survey within the field of engineering. It’s based on a year’s study of historical literature, using critical review and document analysis. It covers how data is collected, analyzed, and presented. It discusses reliability theory, calculation, and uncertainty analysis, and after validating proposes a new methodology and approach using general scientific value and examples. Features Includes an in-depth study on relevant sprinkler reliability studies based for the first time on critical review and document analysis Presents a scientific validating analysis of studies based on how a survey should be conducted Critiques the fact that reliability of a sprinkler system as its ability to function as designed, has never been subject to surveys Suggestions for new survey methodology that can be used for the field of engineering, including all active and passive fire protection measures Discusses extinguishing theory, general design of extinguishing systems, different systems and the reliability of them all "Reliability Data on Fire Sprinkler Systems" will be of interest to Reliability Engineers, Systems, Architecture and Engineers, Design, Maintenance, Mechanical and, Civil Engineers, as well as those working in the field of fire protection and building and fire codes.
Proceedings Of The Symposium On Wildland Fire 2000
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Proceedings Of The Symposium On Wildland Fire 2000 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Forest fires categories.
Proceedings Of The Symposium On Wildland Fire 2000 April 27 30 1987 South Lake Tahoe California
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Proceedings Of The Symposium On Wildland Fire 2000 April 27 30 1987 South Lake Tahoe California written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Forest fires categories.
Application Of Economic Techniques To Fire Management
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Author : Julie Fox Gorte
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Application Of Economic Techniques To Fire Management written by Julie Fox Gorte and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Fire prevention categories.
Discusses both the historic and contemporary influences of economic in formulating USDA, Forest Service fire management policy in allocating money for fire management and in appraising fire effects. Includes a partial listing of publications that deal with resource valuation.
Wildland Fire Management Economics
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Author : David C. Baumgartner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Wildland Fire Management Economics written by David C. Baumgartner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Wildfires categories.
Bibliografie en een zeer globaal overzicht van de Noord-Amerikaanse literatuur over economische modellen voor het afbranden van natuurterreinen (uitgezonderd bossen) als beheersmaatregel
Forest Resource Economics And Policy Research
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Author : Paul V. Ellefson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-04-12
Forest Resource Economics And Policy Research written by Paul V. Ellefson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-12 with Business & Economics categories.
This book reviews the status of discipline-wide activity in forest economics and policy research, especially investment levels, past and current program emphasis, program planning, and organizational involvement. It defines strategic directions for forest economics and policy research.