Building Fire Protection

• Introduction
• Fire Risk
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Fire Codes
• Fire Suppression
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Fire Detection Systems
• Special Occupancies and Uses
• Fire Protection During Construction, Alteration, and Demolition
• Fire and Emergency Services
• Summary

Introduction

Most colleges, universities, and other institutions represent sizable investments by either private organizations or public entities. In either case, the sheer value of property at risk warrants a significant consideration of fire protection issues. Even more important is concern for the safety of the lives of people who are in the work, study, and living environments operated by institutions. Other compelling reasons for facilities managers to manage their fire risks include interruption of services because of fire, cost to restore facilities to original service condition, and risk to reputation that is associated with catastrophic loss of life or property.

This chapter will briefly discuss the process and tools involved with managing fire risk at an institution. Of major importance will be the many references to other documents, such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) consensus standards. These documents provide in-depth and current information regarding specific subject areas.