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Author
Dikkers, R. D. | Reeder, B. C.
Title
Standards for Building Materials, Equipment and Systems Used in Detention and Correctional Facilities. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor
Department of Justice, Washington, DC
Report
NBSIR 87-3687, November 1987,
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
construction materials; prisons; fire safety; security; standards
Identifiers
jails
Abstract
Because of equipment and system performance problems which have occurred in jails and prisons, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), U.S. Department of Justice, initiated a study at the Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards (NBS) in September 1986. The general objective of the study is to develop guidelines, test methods and the technical bases for standards which would assist in the selection, application, and maintenance of building materials, equipment and systems for use in detention and correctional facilities.