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Attic Fires: Hazards from Above.

Authors :
DALEY, MIKE
Source :
Fire Engineering. Mar2013, Vol. 166 Issue 3, p73-82. 7p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses fire extinction techniques for attic spaces, distinguishing them from cockloft and overhead void spaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and the duties of the incident commander (IC) are mentioned, as well as issues such as ventilation, knee walls or nonload-bearing walls, and construction materials.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00152587
Volume :
166
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Fire Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
86016638