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Information of interest to professionals involved in fire prevention, facilities management, fire emergency planning and related areas. Reference materials, fact sheets, bulletins, fire emergency response plans. Fire hazard recognition and control. Property protection, fire engineering, sprinklers, etc. Lighting and emergency lighting guidelines. Boiler safety.
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ADA accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities. Building accessibility and mental retardation.
Guides and bulletins related to the safety, operation, repair and maintenance of boilers & pressure vessels.
Technical information on construction materials, equipment, and systems. Designing buildings for fire safety - controlling and reducing fire spread. Fire protection for steel columns. Mathematical models used to calculate fire resistance.
Fire safety inspection checklists. Fire protection and suppression checklists.
Facilities Engineering Certification. Fire engineering courses. Training programs for fire services. Certified Facility Manager Designation program. SIOR Certification.
Tools, resources, guidance on energy efficiency technologies for buildings including recommendations and success stories.
Proper use and maintenance of fire extinguishers.
Guidelines for management of real property, land management and leases. Steps to take after a property loss. Premises liability issues e.g., storage tanks, asbestos, etc. In-depth reports on facilities and property management issues. How to conduct a safety and health residential building inspection.
Fire protection technical library. Fire protection engineering criteria manual.
Fire reporting procedures. Guidelines on fire prevention & fire evacuation programs. Safety talks. Abstracts of fire investigation reports. Home fire safety. Exits and emergency lighting. Smoke detectors.
Exits and emergency lighting. Smoke detectors. Guidelines on fire prevention & fire evacuation programs. Safety talks. Abstracts of fire investigation reports. Fire reporting procedures. Home fire safety.
Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases. Guidance on NFPA hazard guidelines related to flammable and combustible liquids and gases, spray painting, fireworks, battery charging, etc.
Hotel and motel fire safety requirements. USFA's listing of hotel and motels that meet fire and life safety requirements. Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990.
Lessons learned from property losses - fires, power outages, wood dust explosion, warehouse fires, etc.
Evaluating the need for a lighting system upgrade. How to assess lighting conditions. Financial considerations.
Ramp railing requirements. ADA accessibility handrail and grab bar requirements. OSHA, UBC handrail specifications.
Priorities of preliminary safety and loss mitigation procedures after a fire. Disaster recovery, cleaning and restoration of smoke, soot and water-damaged valuables, furnishings, carpeting, flooring, oriental rugs, draperies, etc. Salvage manual for book collections. Specialized drying equipment and restorative drying techniques. Carpet cleaning and stain removal.
Fire safety program tips. Fire protection program models. Fire prevention programs. Fire safety talks. Safety checklists. Standard operating procedures. Fire safety program implementation guide.
How smoke detectors work. Smoke alarm facts. Photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors. Smoke management in atria.
Downloadable software for property managers. Variety of environmental software programs related to energy efficiency, pollution prevention, etc. Arson Information Management System.
Technical papers on fire protection, suppression systems, halon substitutes, etc. Fire protection engineering. Guidance for sprinkler system maintenance and testing. Technical resources on fire sprinklers, halon, fire protection engineering
Follow these tips to prevent building water damage from some of the more common causes.
Window safety tips. Information about the potential risks of falls from windows and their protection.
How to prevent frozen pipes. Winter property protection precautions. Preventing falling snow from rooftops.
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