- Author
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Backman, K.
- Title
- Electrical Fire Problems in Buildings.
- Coporate
- National Fire Protection Assoc., Quincy, MA
- Book or Conf
- Saudi Arabian Standards Organization. Protection of Buildings From Fires. Symposium. February 8-10, 1982.,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
60-72 p.,
1982
- Keywords
-
electrical fires
- Abstract
- Many major fire incidents in the United States have been the result of electrical malfunctions. This has necessitiated development of effective codes and standards dealing with proper electrical installations. Need was also felt for proper planning and design and professional workmanship in system installations. This presentation discusses some of the key problems and how these fire hazards can be overcome.