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Operation of Fire Protection Systems

Author(s): National Fire Protection Association
Arthur E. Cote, PE
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  • ISBN-13: 9780877655848
  • ISBN-10:0877655847
  • Paperback    677 pages      © 2003
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Overview

Learn the “ins and outs” of fire protection system hardware!

Comprised of 37 illustrated chapters from the recently published Fire Protection Handbook, the new Operation of Fire Protection Systems helps you make better, more informed decisions about safety. Over 30 leading fire protection experts contributed their expertise to this comprehensive look at how fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems work, and what you need to do to keep them operational.

You’ll be able to oversee outside contractors, perform in-house tasks, and conduct inspections, with:

  • Coverage of detection and alarm systems including notification appliances, fire alarm system interfaces, and gas and vapor detection systems and monitors
  • Guidance on automatic sprinklers, water spray protection, standpipe and hose systems, and hazards such as Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
  • Facts about direct halon replacement agents, foam, and all types of extinguishing agents and systems

Facility managers, AHJ’s, and fire service pros gain the knowledge needed to keep equipment online and pass promotional exams.

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Commentary, examples, solutions, and tips on how to apply the latest fire alarm provisions correctly- from routine installations to the most difficult, performance-based design challenges

Expert interpretations and reasoning on major revisions and added rules

High-quality graphics detailing complex connections and other practical information

Photographs, easy-to-read tables, charts, and more

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Part 1: Detection and Alarm

Fire Alarm Systems

Automatic Fire Detectors

Notification Appliances

Fire Alarm System Interfaces

Fire Alarm System: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

Household Fire Warning Equipment

Fire Protection Surveillance and Fire Guard Services

Gas and Vapor Detection Systems and Monitors

Carbon Monoxide Detection in Residential Occupancies

 

Part 2: Water-Based Suppression

Characteristics and Hazards if Water and Water Additives for Fire Suppression

Fixed Water Storage Facilities for Fire Protection

Water Distribution Systems

Water Supply Requirements for Public Supply Systems

Hydraulics for Fire Protection

Determining Water Supply Adequacy

Stationary Fire Pumps

Power Supplies and Controllers for Motor-Driven Fire Pumps

Principles of Automatic Sprinkler System Performance

Automatic Sprinklers

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Sprinkler Systems for Storage Facilities

Hanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Residential Sprinkler Systems

Water Spray Protection

Ultra-High Speed Suppression Systems for Explosive Hazards

Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems

Standpipe and Hose Systems

Care and Maintenance of Water based Extinguishing Systems

Water Supplies for Sprinkler Systems

Microbiology Influenced Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

 

Part 3: Fire Suppression without Water

Halogenated Agents and Systems

Direct Halo Replacement Agents and Systems

Carbon Dioxide and Application Systems

Chemical Extinguishing Agents and Application Systems

Foam Extinguishing Agents and Systems

Fire Extinguisher Use and Maintenance

Extinguishing Agents and Application Techniques for Combustible Metal Fires

 

Index

 


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National Fire Protection Association

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, building, electrical, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden for fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Developer of the National Electrical Code®, and 300 other codes and standards through a full, open-consensus process, NFPA also produces educational curricula, including the Risk Watch® community-based injury prevention curriculum and the Learn Not to Burn® fire safety curriculum. NFPA headquarters is in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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Arthur E. Cote, PE

Mr. Cote is former Executive Vice President and Chief Engineer at NFPA. He retired in 2006 after 30 years at NFPA and was responsible for all of the technical operations of the Association including the overall administration of the NFPA codes and standards development process, which develops the 300+ fire safety codes and standards that comprise the National Fire Codes.

Mr. Cote was editor-in-chief of five editions of the Fire Protection Handbook, including the new 20th edition; co-authored the 2nd edition of Principles of Fire Protection; and was editor-in-chief of Fundamentals of Fire Protection and the 3rd edition of the Industrial Fire Hazards Handbook. He has over 40 years experience as a fire protection engineer. Prior to joining NFPA in 1977, he held positions of vice president and chief engineer for an automatic sprinkler contracting company; supervising engineer in the engineering and loss control division of a major insurance company; and fire inspector for a fire insurance rating bureau. Mr. Cote continues to serve as a vice chair of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) including chair of the ANSI Finance Committee; is past President and Fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers; and a member of the Standards Engineering Society.

Mr. Cote received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1965 and holds a Professional Engineering license in fire protection in the State of Pennsylvania.

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