By
Jane Lataille, Fire Protection Engineer, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Description
A clear and concise reference guide on integrating fire protection design, Fire Protection Engineering in Building Design encompasses
not only the basic information on the functions, design, and applications of fire protection systems; but also reveals how this information
can and should be integrated with every other major engineering discipline.
Protecting people, buildings and the environment from
the impact of fire requires a comprehensive, systematic approach that includes the analysis of fire hazards as well as the design, installation
and maintenance of fire detection, suppression and communications systems. Jane Lataille takes the reader beyond these basic issues
and includes information on mitigating potential fire damage through proper design and construction of buildings, industrial processes
and utility systems.
Through specific examples, the reader sees how fire protection engineering can be integrated with mechanical,
electrical, structural, and chemical engineering. The book also includes a section on writing fire protection specifications as well
as a comprehensive reference list.
Audience:
Facility and construction managers, consulting firms, fire protection engineers, architectural engineers, civil engineers
Students in fire protection engineering, fire protection technology, fire science, building systems design, and architectural
engineering programs
Professional engineers and architects in continuing education courses (to maintain their
licenses)
