- Author
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Chapman, R. E.
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Hall, W. G.
- Title
- Programmer's Manual for the Fire Safety Evaluation System Cost Minimizer Computer Program.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 83-2749,
July 1983,
98 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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building codes
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fire safety
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health care facilities
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hospitals
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life safety
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nursing homes
- Abstract
- The Fire Safety Evaluation System Cost Minimizer (FSESCM) computer program integrates engineering and economic considerations with a linear programming algorithm which permits the least-cost means of upgrading health care facilities to compliance with the Life Safety Code to be identified. A mathematical discussion of the application problem is used to introduce the basic philosophy behind the computer program. Each routine is described with emphasis on such topics as: (1) purpose; (2) calling sequence; (3) common blocks used; and (4) reports produced. A series of descriptive tables and a glossary are used to define all reports and variables. A discussion of test results and provisions for updating or modifying the source code are also given. The program is written in FORTRAN and complies with the ANSI X3.9-1978 software standard.