Industrial Fire Protection Handbook (Hardcover, 2)

INTRODUCTION
NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Scope of the Fire Loss Problem
Case Histories
Factors Which Affect Fire Loss
Can Loss Prevention and Control Have an Impact?
FIRE BEHAVIOR
The Need for Understanding
What is Fire?
Ignition Sources
Measures of Flammability
Heat Transfer
Products of Combustion
Extinguishing Methods
Extinguishing Agents
LOSS CONTROL PROGRAMS
What is a Fire Loss Control Program?
Why Are Loss Control Programs Needed?
Who Needs a Loss Control Program?
Loss Control Approaches
Loss Control Process
Loss Control Program Essentials
Organizing for Loss Control
Non-Emergency Organization
Emergency Organization
Implementing Loss Control
Managing Loss Control
LIFE SAFETY
General Principles
Detailed Requirements
Human Behavior
Exits
Smoke and Fire Control
Evacuation Planning
Emergency Action Plan Exercises
Personnel Training
HAZARD CONTROL
Hazard Control versus Fire Prevention
Hazard Control Hierarchy
Specific Hazards
Hazard Analysis
Fire Prevention Plans
Hazard Control Policies and Procedures
INSTALLED FIRE PROTECTION
General Principles
Passive Systems
Active Systems
Why Installed Fire Protection is Important
Justifying Installed Fire Protection
Fire Walls
Alarm Systems
Standpipe Systems
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Water-Spray Systems
Foam Systems
Water Supply Systems
Halon Systems
Halon Substitute Systems
Dry Chemical Systems
Carbon Dioxide Systems
Explosion Suppression Systems
Installed System Impairments
Inspection and Maintenance of Systems
Evaluate System Needs
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Types and Performance Characteristics of Extinguishers
Extinguisher Ratings
Extinguisher Regulations
Selection of Extinguishers
Placement of Extinguishers
Use of Extinguishers
Personnel Training in the Use of Extinguishers
Inspection of Extinguishers
Maintenance of Extinguishers
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Why is Planning Important?
Who Should Be Involved?
When Do Plans Need to Be Made?
When Do Plans Need to Be Changed?
How to Develop Plans
Input from Other Plans
Systematic Emergency Planning
Tactical Surveys
Action Plans
Diagrams
Plan Manuals
Where Plans Should Be Kept
How to Use Plans
Planning for Outside Agency Involvement
EMERGENCY TEAMS & FIRE BRIGADES
Determining Needs
Personnel
Organization
Equipment
Training
Managing Day-to-Day Operations
Non-emergency Functions
Emergency Operations
Industry/Fire Department Cooperation
COPING WITH FIRE
Why What You Do is Important
Notifications
Prioritize Salvage Efforts
Documenting the Incident
Dealing with the Media
Insurance Issues
Cause Determination
Evaluate Business Impact
APPENDIX A - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX B - RESOURCE LIST
APPENDIX C - Glossary