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Rush, Richard – Progressive Architecture, 1980
Designing fire protection into a building is complex; it requires effective coverage, an economical installation, and compliance with many regulations. (Author)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Facility Requirements, Fire Protection
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Price, Bennett J. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Notes that economic and service factors may dictate that special fire protection measures be given to computer rooms. The discussion covers emergency planning, various types of fire detection and suppression systems, and future options, with particular attention to halon and possible halon replacements. A list of suggested readings is provided.…
Descriptors: Building Design, Computer Centers, Fire Protection, Planning
Utterback, W. H., Jr. – Journal of the University Film Association, 1980
Examines the storage conditions and the circumstances surrounding the film storage facility fire in Suitland, Maryland, which destroyed over 13 million feet of film. Outlines possible causes for the fire and offers recommendations for prevention of such future disasters. (JMF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Film Libraries, Films, Fire Protection
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Morris, John – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes the damage and salvage efforts resulting from the burning of the Los Angeles Central Library in 1986, and makes several recommendations for fire and arson prevention measures and contingency salvage plans. (CLB)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Fire Protection, Library Facilities
Holden, Tom – School Business Affairs, 1997
After a $7 million arson fire destroyed part of a Virginia Beach high school, about 1,200 students were temporarily relocated to a refurbished former mini-mall, and a 16-month recovery project was initiated. The new design improved library and art facilities. School officials have since learned to fight fire with simple precautions, such as…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Fire Protection, High Schools
Kathpalia, Y. P. – UNESCO Journal of Information Science, Librarianship and Archives Administration, 1982
Presents concept of preventive conservation of archival records as a new science resulting from the use of modern techniques and chemicals. Various techniques for storage, proper environment, preventive de-acidification, fire prevention, restoration, and staff considerations are described. References are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Building Design, Climate Control, Environmental Influences
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Pennybacker, Ed – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses issues addressed by OCLC in the construction of its new headquarters. Original design criteria and a retrospective appraisal of solutions are presented in the following areas: (1) structural requirements; (2) environmental considerations; (3) utilities; (4) fire protection; (5) security; and (6) workspace design. Essential design issues…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Facility Guidelines, Facility Planning
Jones, Rebecca – American School Board Journal, 1996
The number of school fires is up nationwide. This article describes unsafe school conditions, problems with new fire codes, and the factors that contribute to school fires. Installation of sprinkler systems is recommended. A fire-safety checklist is included. (LMI)
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education