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National Fire Protection Association, Boston, MA. – 1961
Considerations essential to adequate protection for library facilities have been assembled in the form of recommendations and related to specific examples. Five steps are given which outline the procedures to follow in order to achieve fire safety. With regard to planning, six considerations are dealt with in detail--(1) the saving of lives, (2)…
Descriptors: Books, Building Design, Fire Protection, Librarians
Download full textFisher, John L. – 1975
The hazard of fire is of great concern to libraries due to combustible books and new plastics used in construction and interiors. Building codes and standards can offer architects and planners guidelines to follow but these standards should be closely monitored, updated, and researched for fire prevention. (DS)
Descriptors: Building Design, Fire Protection, Libraries, Library Facilities
Morris, John – 1975
A discussion of fire risks, causes, prevention, and salvage in libraries is presented in text and photographs. A description of some historic library fires demonstrates the value of adequate protection and preparedness programs to minimize loss and damage. The need for fire retardant construction and protection from valdalism and arson are…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Building Design, Fire Protection
