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FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

Authors :
Koffel, William
Source :
Fire Protection Engineering; Winter2009, Issue 41, p20-26, 4p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the common causes of fires in buildings under construction and demolition. About 39.5% of fire incidents in buildings under construction are caused by incendiary or suspicious, 20.8% are due to open flame, embers and torches, and 9.7% are due to heating equipment. Open flame is the most common cause of fire in buildings under demolition, followed by incendiary or suspicious. Through the installation of fire protection system , these common causes of fires can be prevented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1524900X
Issue :
41
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Fire Protection Engineering
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
36948373