Author : Jennifer L Frecker
Release : 2014-04-03
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Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis The New Life Safety Code by : Jennifer L Frecker

Download or read book The New Life Safety Code written by Jennifer L Frecker. This book was released on 2014-04-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Life Safety Code® Workbook and Study Guide for Healthcare Facilities Jennifer L. Frecker JamesK. Lathrop The 2012 Life Safety Code® is waiting in the wings--are you ready? The 2012 Life Safety Code® is just around the corner. This comprehensive Workbook & Study Guide contains everything you need to help you understand and comply with the upcoming changes to the Code. With the Workbook & Study Guide you''ll receive an in-depth look at Code requirements for health care, business, and ambulatory occupancies, including the latest changes related to new and existing construction. Table of Contents About the Editors and Contributors How to Use This Workbook & Study Guide Part I: General Overview and Code Requirements Module 1: Code Background and Organization Module 2: General Code Provisions: Administration and General Requirements Module 3: General Code Provisions: Definitions and Classifications Module 4: General Code Provisions: Performance-Based Option Module 5: Construction and Compartmentation: General Requirements Module 6: Building Rehabilitation Part II: Healthcare Occupancies Module 7: Means of Egress: General Requirements Module 8: General Healthcare Requirements: Application Module 9: General Healthcare Requirements: Additions, Conversions, and Renovations Module 10: General Healthcare Requirements: Mixed Occupancies Module 11: General Healthcare Requirements: Special Definitions and Classifications Module 12: General Healthcare Requirements: Minimum Construction and Occupant Load Module 13: Means of Egress: General Requirements and Doors Module 14: Means of Egress: Stairs and Smokeproof Enclosures Module 15: Means of Egress: Horizontal Exits, Ramps, Passageways, Areas of Refuge, Etc. Module 16: Means of Egress: Capacity and Number of Exits Module 17: Means of Egress: Arrangement Module 18: Means of Egress: Travel Distance and Exit Discharge Module 19: Means of Egress: Illumination, Emergency Lighting, and Marking (Signage) Module 20: Means of Egress: High-Hazard Contents Areas and Mechanical Spaces Module 21: Protection: Vertical Openings Module 22: Protection: Hazardous Areas Module 23: Protection: Interior Finish Module 24: Protection: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Module 25: Protection: Fire Extinguishment Systems Module 26: Protection: Corridors Module 27: Protection: Smoke Compartments Module 28: Special Protection and Provisions Module 29: Building Services Part III: Business and Ambulatory Healthcare Occupancies Module 30: Operating Features Module 31: Business Occupancies--Part 1 Module 32: Business Occupancies--Part 2 Module 33: Ambulatory Healthcare Facilities--Part 1 Module 34: Ambulatory Healthcare Facilities--Part 2 Part IV: Addenda Addendum A: Answers to Quizzes Addendum B: Email Support Addendum C: About the Certification Benefits: In-depth coverage of the changes in one easy-to-use location Up-to-date information from experts in the field intimately familiar with both the 2000 and 2012 versions of the Life Safety Code® Thorough analysis of the changes and what you need to do to comply Preparation for Life Safety Code surveys