Some Aspects of Fire Safety in Libraries

The general principles of fire safety are reviewed and these are related specifically to libraries. The major elements of fire safety (people, buildings and fire) are examined and the specific components of these are discussed as they affect, and are affected by, library use and design. The contents...

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Published in:Library review (Glasgow) 1988-02, Vol.37 (2), p.19-26
Main Author: Marchant, Eric W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
Damage
Fire Prevention
Fire safety
Libraries
Library buildings
Library equipment
Losses
Safety
Security
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Summary:The general principles of fire safety are reviewed and these are related specifically to libraries. The major elements of fire safety (people, buildings and fire) are examined and the specific components of these are discussed as they affect, and are affected by, library use and design. The contents of libraries in relation to fire protection are considered.
ISSN:0024-2535
1758-793X
DOI:10.1108/eb012858