Protect lives and property with time-tested fire safety insight. This authoritative volume presents the history and best modern practices in fireproof and fire-resisting construction, guiding builders, inspectors, and designers toward safer, smarter structures.
This edition distills decades of experience into practical fundamentals. It explains why fire prevention matters, how different materials behave in heat, and how to design and retrofit buildings to slow fire, protect contents, and aid emergency response. Along with clear diagrams and real?world considerations, it emphasizes common sense and disciplined planning to raise standards in any project.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book on fire prevention and fireproof construction takes readers through the history of fires, infamous conflagrations, and the birth of insurance coverage for damages. It covers the risks associated with fire, including loss of life, destruction of property, and the exorbitant financial toll it takes on communities. The author also takes an insightful look at building codes and the evolution of building construction, highlighting the development of fireproof building materials and techniques. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in fire safety, architecture, and the history of building construction, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject and offering practical advice on how to prevent and mitigate the risks associated with fire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330345474_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330345474
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330345474
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Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 490 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.70 inches. This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo zk1330345479
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Da: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germania
Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 490 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Codice articolo 26023592/1
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