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Document ID (ISN)48867
CIS number 88-281
ISSN - Serial title 0260-9576 - Loss Prevention Bulletin
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Title Fire protection systems - How to cope with impairments
Bibliographic information Apr. 1987, No.074, p.17-22. Illus.
Abstract Recommendations are given for maintaining fire protection when sprinkler systems are shut down for any reason: keep as much protection in service as possible; restore protection promptly; keep unprotected areas small and use temporary protection; alert personnel; eliminate ignition sources; establish fire watches; and alert emergency organisation. An actual case of proper procedure is described.
Descriptors (primary) total loss control; fire protection; sprinkler systems; maintenance and repair
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; fire prevention; emergency organization; case study
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Fires