Description: This book teaches the student how to use building and fire prevention codes to inspect buildings and facilities and to gain compliance through the code enforcement processes. Detailed discussion of the model code process, the NFPA, and the National Building Code, clarify the role and use of the building and fire prevention codes. Coverage of right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, fire protection systems and their maintenance, and many other essential issues, make this a comprehensive guide to conducting successful code inspection and enforcement.
-- thorough understanding of the codes and their role in fire prevention is reached through coverage of the history and organization of building and fire codes
-- step-by-step descriptions show practical application of code principles
-- comparison tables dearly illustrate differences between the codes
-- objectives, key terms, discussion questions reinforce comprehension

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