An Introduction To Fire Protection Engineering For Medical Facilities

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for fire protection engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in fire protection engineering for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 2. INSPECTION, TESTIING AND MAINTENANCE 3. FIRE PROTECTION FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES 4. FIRE STATIONS.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in fire protection engineering for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 2. INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 3. FIRE PROTECTION FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES 4. FIRE STATIONS 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND ALARM SYSTEMS.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical, electrical and civil engineers and construction managers interested in fire protection engineering for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING FEATURES 2. SPECIAL PROTECTION 3. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION 4. WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 6. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.

Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in construction of fire protection systems for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING, 3. BUILDING MATERIALS AND DESIGN, 4. WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION, 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, 6. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, 7. SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND HAZARDS, 8. OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, 9. CODES AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES.

This practical guide to fire safety in hospitals provides detailed advice on how to prevent and respond to fires in healthcare settings. Otto Robert Eichel draws on his experience as a specialist in hospital engineering to offer clear and concise instructions on fire prevention strategies, emergency planning, and fire suppression systems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

NETC LRC call no. TH 9176 .L9 M657 2013.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in communication systems for hospitals and medical facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. COMMUNICATION DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, 3. TELEPHONE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, 4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM (TIS), 5. DEDICATED INTERCOM SYSTEM, 6. ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (TV) SYSTEM, 7. RADIO FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, 8. NURSE CALL TONE VISUAL (NCTV) SYSTEMS, 9. NURSE CALL AUDIOVISUAL (NCAV) SYSTEMS, 10. PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) AND PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, 11. RADIO PAGING SYSTEMS, 12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) COMMUNICATIONS, 13. PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING, 14. SPECIAL MONITORING EQUIPMENT, 15. ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS, 16. EMS RECORDER SYSTEM.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of hospitals and medical and dental clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL 2. HVAC SYSTEMS 3. PLUMBING AND GAS 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5. FIRE PROTECTION 6. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 7. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND WAYFINDING 8. INTERSTITIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 9. TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLING SYSTEMS 10. UNIVERSAL X-RAY ROOM 11. SEISMIC.