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Give facilities reliable auxiliary power on demand with the updated 2010 NFPA 110. If disruption of the normal utility supply occurs, readiness of emergency power is a key consideration in safeguarding building occupants. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems covers performance requirements for power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in the event that the primary power source fails. Power systems covered include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and all related electrical and mechanical auxiliary and accessory equipment needed to supply electrical power to the load terminals of the transfer equipment. Among the changes in the 2010 edition of NFPA 110 are: * Clarification that the Standard is intended to apply to Level 1 or Level 2 emergency power supply systems (EPSSs) * Operation testing and routine maintenance provisions cover new and existing EPSSs. * Revised definitions of automatic transfer switch and non-automatic transfer switch for consistency with NFPA 111 and correlation with relevant product standards * Revised material on Level 1 and Level 2 EPSSs clarifies the function and applicability of each type of system * Differentiation of requirements for acceptance testing for new and unoccupied buildings versus those for existing occupied buildings and facilities. In addition, criteria for test duration, step-testing intervals, and required documentation have been modified. * Revised rules for operational test durations for diesel and spark-ignited prime movers. Also, the 36 month test requirement has been revised to clarify the maximum duration, the minimum acceptable EPS loading or operating condition, and the method of test initiation.

NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 Edition

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The 2011 NFPA 25 will raise confidence in every fire protection plan. Sprinkler systems can reduce the average property loss by 71% in the event of a fire. However, improper maintenance can result in less sprinkler effectiveness or even failure. Changes in NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water- Based Fire Protection Systems will help maintenance professionals, inspectors, and building owners keep systems ready to respond. Revised Chapter One clarifies NFPA 25's scope and purpose. NFPA 25 is so essential to proper sprinkler care, it's adopted by jurisdictions nationwide, and NFPA 13 requires installers leave a copy of NFPA 25 with property owners. Revised Chapter One clarifies the role NFPA 25 plays in a fire protection plan. It's the only source for the latest rules on fire sprinkler systems including foam-water and fixed water spray systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, fire service piping and appurtenances, and water storage tanks. Major revisions: * New terms define "critical deficiencies" and "noncritical deficiencies," so maintainers and owners can determine corrective actions and prioritize repairs. * Updated testing frequencies are based on the growing database of inspection, testing, and maintenance records. Maximize time and efficiency without compromising reliability. * Other revisions clarify the roles and responsibilities of the building owner and the designated owner's representatives. This helps avoid critical oversights in sprinkler care. * Use all-new Annex E classifies sprinkler repairs. Real-world examples of sprinkler repairs and their classifications are based on the new terms for critical and noncritical deficiencies. * The Hazard Evaluation Form in Annex F will help you identify how changes in building occupancy, use or process, or materials used or stored could impact the adequacy of the fire protection systems. Be confident sprinklers will respond when needed! Reduce

NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 Edition

Health Care Facilities Code Handbook 2012 Edition

Nfpa 99: Health Care Facilities Code Handbook, 2012 Edition: Book + PDF

The 2010 NFPA 13 presents the latest sprinkler system installation provisions along with updated criteria for storage, load calculations, and more.

NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

Responsive. Progressive. Dynamic. Occupant safety takes another leap forward with the 2012 Life Safety Coder! Nontraditional use of buildings...innovative designs...new technologies, materials, and construction practices. As the built environment and societal expectations change, so do the challenges to protect people from fire and related hazards. Fully updated to reflect the latest industry developments and lessons learned, the 2012 NFPA 101r raises occupant safety to a whole new level. For protecting lives in all types of occupancies -- assembly, residential, health care, industrial, and more -- nothing else comes close! NFPAr's Life Safety Code is the most widely used source for strategies for occupant safety throughout the life cycle of a building. Unique in the field, it is the only document that addresses life safety in both new and existing structures. From egress, sprinklers, and alarms to emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection, the LSC covers it! Stay on top of important updates, including: All new high-rise buildings must comply with the high-rise building package, promoting consistency in protection regardless of occupancy type. Revisions in health care occupancy rules foster a more comfortable, home-like environment. New rules for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms or detection systems in certain residential living units Changes for exit stair enclosure path markings Egress chapter provisions for safe use of elevators for occupant evacuation Relaxation of the means of egress provisions for unoccupied building service equipment support areas Make sure your knowledge is up-to-date and your jobs are up-to- code. Base your decisions on the 2012 NFPA 101 and tackle safety challenges effectively. (Softbound, 489 pp., 2012)

NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition

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Take the fast track to compliance! The 2012 NFPA 101r Handbook puts practical answers to Code questions at your fingertips so you're ready to apply requirements correctly. The decisions you make on the job affect lives. That's why when a new Life Safety Coder edition comes out, there's no room for error and no time to lose. You need to get up-to-speed fast so you can hit the ground running, comply right the first time, and avoid costly mistakes, violations, and job delays. Your best source for the knowledge you need to master new requirements is the 2012 NFPA 101: Life Safety Code Handbook. Written by leading life safety authorities, this essential full- color NFPA 101 companion provides total compliance support with: Code text for new and existing buildings presented side-by-side for easy comparison -- this feature alone makes the Handbook a must! The full 2012 Life Safety Code text for easy access Expert commentary explains the reasoning and intent behind provisions and provide hands-on examples of how to apply rules, including new and revised provisions affecting health care occupancies, high-rise buildings, CO detection and alarms, and elevator use for occupant evacuation. More visuals than ever before! 150 photos and 400 charts, tables, illustrations, and diagrams -- not found in the Code -- all in full color for better visual clarification of NFPA 101 provisions Vertical rules alert you to Code additions and bullets signal deletions, so it's easy to see what's different in this edition. Matrix comparing the 2009 and 2012 NFPA 101 provides an overview of technical/substantive changes at-a-glance. Life safety depends on you. Shorten the learning curve on the new Code and save lives. Whether you're an architect, designer, contractor, engineer, AHJ, or inspector, you can depend on the 2012 Life Safety Code Handbook to make sure requirements are applied properly to protect building occupants. (Hardbound, Approx. 1,392 pp., 2012)

NFPA 101: Life Safety Code Handbook, 2012 Edition

Cote, Ron

NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and Handbook Set, 2010 Edition

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With a shift to a risk- vs. occupancy-based approach; updates to medical gas and vacuum system content; new chapters on security, fire protection, and information technology; and other major changes, you're bound to have questions about the 2012 NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code.

Nfpa 99: Health Care Facilities Code Handbook 2012 (NFPA, NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Handbook)

Written with engineers, designers, administrators and health professionals, this comprehensive work discuess all aspects of safety codes for health services buildings, with diagrams and other illustrative examples

Fire and Life Safety in Health Care Facilities

Fischer, Marvin J.

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