| Document ID (ISN) | 105568 |
| CIS number |
06-1194 |
| ISBN(s) |
2-7389-1342-3 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 970
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| Author(s) |
Mauguen G., Bardet P., Galtier Y., Lesné P., Lys J., Petit J.M. |
| Title |
Evaluation of fire hazards within the enterprise - Methodology guide |
| Original title |
Evaluation du risque incendie dans l'entreprise - Guide méthodologique [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Dec. 2005. 28p. Illus. 20 ref. Price: EUR 4.00. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/INRS-PUB/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/EFC599D618E3A90DC125711F003CEA16/$FILE/ed970.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
This guide provides enterprises with basic information for the evaluation of fire hazards. The methodology described should be adapted to specific situations. Contents: legal requirements for different types of buildings; fire behaviour and the consequences of a fire; identification of fire hazards (inventory of dangerous substances and potential sources of ignition); assessment of the consequences of a fire; fire prevention and protection methods. In Annex: classification of materials according to their flammability or fire resistance; example of a table to help in the evaluation of fire hazards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; fire protection; hazard evaluation; fire hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
flammable substances; combustible substances; safety guides; escape and exit; check lists; sources of ignition |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
Risk evaluation
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