- Author
- Solomon, R. E.
- Title
- Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual.
- Report
- NFPA IM02
- Book or Conf
- Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual. 8th Edition, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA, Solomon, R. E., Editors, 710 p., 2002
- Keywords
- inspection | manuals | fire safety | life safety | fire protection | occupants | storage | fire hazards | building design | building construction | building codes | information dissemination | regulations
- Identifiers
- building systems and fire protection systems; occupancies; process and storage hazards
- Abstract
- Protect lives and property with state-of-the-art guidance on conducting safe, thorough, accurate inspections! Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest procedures and code requirements, the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual is your step-by-step guide through the complete fire inspection process, with special emphasis on life safety considerations. Formerly the NFPA Inspection Manual, it covers the full range of hazards and gives you solid advice on identifying and correcting problems. Easy-to-follow checklists help you remember and record every important detail. Early chapters provide important background information, while the second half presents inspection guidelines for specific fire protection systems and occupancies that are based on the Life Safety Code®. Expanded with updated facts and new chapters! In addition to discussing fundamentals such as inspection procedures and report writing, this comprehensive manual now includes all-new chapters on * Housekeeping and Building Procedures * Water Mist Systems * Day Care Occupancies * Ambulatory Health Care Facilities * Semi-Conductor Manufacturing. 150 illustrations, more sample forms plus a larger format make this acclaimed Manual more helpful than ever. Perfect for use in the field, the Manual features a new 8 1/2" x 11" size with full-page checklists at the back of the book linked to individual chapters. Detailed visuals throughout help you understand complicated concepts. Whether you're just starting your career as a fire inspector or ready to brush up on the basics, the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual has the reliable inspection advice you need. (Approx. 400 pp., 2002)