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A Deadly Blaze Prompts Action |
Describes efforts toward improved fire safety measures and regulations by individual institutions of higher education, states, national associations, and Congress after three students were killed in... |
03/09/2000 |
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A Drop of Prevention. [Fire Sprinkler System Retrofits] |
Describes advances in fire sprinkler technology that makes retrofitting a building easier, typical costs and benefits of retrofitting, code and plumbing requirements, and integration of sprinklers... |
06/30/2010 |
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A Head Start on Firestops. |
Discusses the proper use of firestops to seal openings in fire-rated walls and doors. Code requirements and the most commonly used materials are described, as is maintenance and the technique of... |
09/30/2006 |
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A Life Safety Guide to Building Design: Fire Equipment and Codes. |
Reviews building assessment and tools for fire safety. Features of a building's construction and use that impact fire safety are enumerated, and types of fire fighting and suppression systems... |
04/30/2006 |
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A Quick Route to Saving Lives. |
Describes how the University of Massachusetts Amherst is retrofitting its residence halls with sprinkler systems, with each phase of the work being completed on a very tight Summer schedule.... |
04/30/2008 |
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Alarming Possibilities |
Describes how new intelligent fire and life-safety systems help assure proper functioning through networking with other systems and providing detailed status reports. Considerations for system... |
04/30/1995 |
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An Automatic Solution for Door Closing Force/ADA Conflicts. |
Discusses the use of automatic door operators when standards for closing force and standards for openability cannot be resolved. Conflicts between ANSI, ADA, and Fire safety codes are discussed, as... |
02/28/2010 |
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An Unseen Friend: The Role of Glass in Fire Protection. |
Discusses the role of glass in building compartmentalization and fire suppression. Advances in the fire ratings of wired and unwired glass are discussed, as are transparent ceramics, resistance to... |
07/31/2008 |
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Balanced Approach to Fire Safety |
When it comes to protecting people and property, a mix of active and passive fire protection measures is the best choice. This describes the role of alarms, the role of sprinklers, a code perspective... |
10/31/2004 |
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Balancing Safety and Security in the School Environment. |
Reviews principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, school fire statistics and history, door features that offer property security without inhibiting emergency egress, features of... |
09/30/2003 |
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Basics of Atrium Smoke Control |
Discusses different design approaches to take in dealing with smoke in large-volume spaces. |
05/31/2012 |
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Beyond Automatic Sprinkler Systems. |
Discusses the reliability of fire sprinkler systems in buildings, and recommends fire-rated divisions between rooms and portions of buildings that will slow the spread of fire. Examples of... |
06/30/2011 |
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California Wildfires Highlight Importance of Preparedness. |
Reviews recent wildfires assaults on a southern California hospital and a college. The college responded by sheltering in the gymnasium, so while 50 percent of the campus burned, there were no... |
12/31/2008 |
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Campus Fire Alarm Challenges. |
Reviews options for improved design, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and use of campus fire alarm systems. Includes nine references. |
06/30/2007 |
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Campus Fire Facts. |
According to a December 2008 survey by this magazine, half of college and K-12 school fire safety professionals say systems maintenance is one of their top four fire protection challenges. More than... |
12/31/2008 |
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Campus Fire Safety Today. |
Reviews information on recent college and university dormitory fire fatalities, and highlights five examples of building features reported to be major contributing factors in residence-hall fires.... |
10/31/2001 |
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Campus Fire Safety: A U.S. Overview. |
Discusses the difficulty in obtaining accurate data on higher education residence fires, since only 1/3 of college students live in dormitories, and national data on dormitory fires also includes... |
06/30/2007 |
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Campus Fires: Prevent to Protect. |
Discusses how awareness programs, community collaboration, and fire prevention technology can minimize incident numbers and the severity of campus fires. Examples from various institutions are cited... |
10/31/2009 |
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Campus Firewatch |
Campus Firewatch is an electronic newsletter focusing exclusively on campus fire safety, both on- and off-campus. The website includes resources and a buyer's guide, as well as information on an... |
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CASBO Members Called to Action During Fires. |
Describes how school business officials in San Diego County responded to recent wildfires with a new mass notification system, software that matched affected areas to employee addresses, and use of... |
05/31/2008 |
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Catastrophic Fire Prevention Task Force: School Fires. |
Cites notable recent school fires, describing their causes and the amount of damage incurred. Typical ignition sources and types of combustible materials in schools are listed, as are the recommended... |
12/31/2001 |
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Choosing School Control Panel Features: Simple as A, B, C. |
Examines fire alarm technology at two typical schools. The first is a single-story elementary school, the second a college branch campus with three buildings. Wireless technology, networked panels,... |
06/30/2010 |
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Clearing the Smoke: Is it Time to Update Your Campus Fire Alarm System? |
Describes smoke detection systems that require minimal wiring, more accurately indicate the source of smoke, and are programmable for varying sensitivities according to time of day and location. |
10/31/2003 |
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Clearing the Smoke: Is it Time to Update Your Campus Fire Alarm System? |
Describes smoke detection systems that require minimal wiring, more accurately indicate the source of smoke, and are programmable for varying sensitivities according to time of day and location. |
10/31/2003 |
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Community Collaboration: A College Administrator's View of Campus Fire Safety. |
Laments the poor state of college student fire safety awareness, where fire drills and false alarms cause apathy, and students experiment with risky behavior. Sprinklers, even though expensive as a... |
06/30/2007 |
