Jones, A. Maurice, Jr,

Fire protection systems / A. Maurice Jones, Jr. - Third edition. - viii, 314 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Establishing the Relationship Between Fire Behavior, the Model Codes, and Fire Protection Systems : -- Basics of Fire Behavior -- Fire Protection Systems and the Model Code Process -- Fire Alarm and Detection Systems : -- Fire Alarm System Components and Functions -- Types of Fire Alarm and Detection Systems -- Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems : -- Water Supplies for Fire Protection Systems -- Standpipe and Hose Systems -- Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems -- Specialized Water-Based Fire Protection Systems -- Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems : -- Fixed Wet and Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems -- Gaseous Agent Extinguishing Systems -- Portable Fire Extinguishers -- Control and Management Systems, Property Security, and Fire Protection Systems : -- Smoke Control and Management Systems -- Property Security, Emergency Response, and Fire Protection Systems. Section 1. 1. 2. Section 2. 3. 4. Section 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Section 4. 9. 10. 11. Section 5. 12. 13.

"The third edition of Fire Protection Systems meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course Fire Protection Systems (C0288). The Third Edition provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the design and operation of various types of fire protection systems, including fire alarm and detection systems, automatic fire sprinkler systems, special hazard fire protection systems, smoke control and management systems, and security and emergency response systems."--Publisher's website.

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Fire prevention--Equipment and supplies
Fire alarms.
Fire sprinklers.
Fire protection engineering.

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