Fire Prevention: Inspection and Code - Tapa dura

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)

This book teaches the student how to use building and fire prevention codes to inspect buildings and facilities and to gain compliance through the code enforcement processes. Detailed discussion of the model code process, the NFPA, and the National Building Code, clarify the role and use of the building and fire prevention codes. Coverage of right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, fire protection systems and their maintenance, and many other essential issues, make this a comprehensive guide to conducting successful code inspection and enforcement.-- thorough understanding of the codes and their role in fire prevention is reached through coverage of the history and organization of building and fire codes-- step-by-step descriptions show practical application of code principles-- comparison tables dearly illustrate differences between the codes-- objectives, key terms, discussion questions reinforce comprehension