Topic: Fire Prevention

Category: Sprinklers & Fire Protection Systems

By: IFSTA
Completely updated and provides up-to-date information on fire protection systems. Familiarizes personnel with the types, arrangements, and operating principles of these systems. Topics addressed include: fire detection and alarm systems, smoke management systems, water supply, fire pumps, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, special extinguishing systems, and portable fire extinguishers. Meets all FESHE outcomes for the Fire Protection Systems core course.
#36558
Manual
Sale, orig. $76.50
$70.38
     
#37196
Book & Study Guide
Sale, orig. $106.65
$99.18
     
#36758
Book & Flash Drive Study Guide
Sale, orig. $106.65
$99.18
     
#36759
Book & Course Workbook
Sale, orig. $110.25
$102.53
     
Focuses on the operational characteristics and abilities of different types of systems and equipment that are used during fire department operations. These systems would be used to access a water source, apply a suppression agent to control a particular type of fire, provide information concerning the location of a fire, and more. Written in a systematic, easy-to-understand way. Explores various types of active fire protection systems and components, how they operate, and the requirements for installation.
#5123
Paper
Sale, orig. $85.95
$81.65
     
Provides a thorough introduction to the basics of fire protection as it exists today. 12 chapters cover such information as: characteristics and behavior of fire, extinguishing agents and more, plus a summary of important points and a reference listing. From NFPA. © 1988
#1804
Hardcover
Sale, orig. $175.95
$167.15
     
NFPA's expanded and revised Fire Protection Systems: Inspection, Test & Maintenance Manual provides the facts you need to inspect, test, and maintain the full range of fire detection and suppression systems. Maintenance personnel, facility managers, and anyone concerned with a building's emergency systems needs this helpful guide! You'll cover all the basics with new chapters addressing critical topics!

The Manual includes never-before-published text on water mist and clean agent fire extinguishing systems, emergency lighting, smoke control systems, emergency elevator operations. Each chapter has references and equipment manufacturers. Ready-to-use forms are accessible in PDF. Fire codes and standards have changed, and this reference reflects the rules you need to pass inspections and protect from fire and smoke.
#5104-3
Spiral
$100.74
     
A vital reference for those who design fire protection systems. Contains essential information for fire officers and plan-check and field inspectors. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly encountered water-based fire protection systems are addressed in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered and a computer disk is included providing the opportunity to calculate a wide variety of systems. Also presents info on the design of high speed water spray systems and water mist systems. Presents a realistic perspective on professional application of the methods presented, including quality assurance, coordination, and ethical practice.
#5126
Hardcover
Sale, orig. $189.00
$198.95
     
Uses the most up-to-date NFPA standards and reference data. Helps you become competent in designing and checking a wide variety of simple and complex systems. With an added emphasis on ethical practice, you gain respect and understanding for the process of designing and building these systems, particularly in profit-driven tight-margin construction firms where some corners can be cut, and others must be firm.
#5127-2
Paper
Sale, orig. $214.95
$204.20
     
 
FEATURED BOOKS