Excerpt from Building Code: A Compilation of Building Regulations Covering Every Phase of Municipal Building Activity With Special Emphasis on Fire Preventive Features
Protection and a rapidly increasing number of people are beginning to realize it. Town and city councils find that it is better to have buildings in their midst which will not readily catch fire rather than to maintain an expensive fire department to protect fire traps and allow new fire traps to be built in congested localities. 'jl Strange as it may seem, it took years of strenuous effort on the part of the believers in this principle of fire prevention before the movement could gain sufficient headway to become a' potential force in the constructive activity of this country. In the end the owner, the architect, and the contractor have had to be compelled by proper municipal legislation to build'according to fire prevention specifications before much progress could be made.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book on building codes and fire prevention is comprehensive and indispensable for anyone working in construction or planning, and is a critical resource for building safer cities and homes. Building codesâ"which this text provides and explainsâ"can help both new and experienced contractors work towards preventing fires and constructing buildings that are more fireproof. Additionally, this book provides a thorough history of construction, the author having collected building codes across eras to present an engaging history of building practices and innovations in the field. The text is also valuable for those looking to improve their understanding of fire prevention techniques and learn how to safeguard buildings from fire damage. This book is a useful tool for seasoned builders and fire safety professionals as well as DIYers, historic preservationists, and homeowners concerned with fire safety. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332324750_0
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