Fire Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement 5th Edition

The 5th edition of Fire Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement is updated to the 2024 ICC and latest NFPA codes and standards. The book features step-by-step explanations and practical examples including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. Divided into three sections, the first section covers the fundamentals of code administration and inspection to ensure the reader understands the basis for an inspector's authority, right of entry, the permit system, and the inspection process. The second section reviews the relevant building code chapters that every inspector must know to effectively perform their job including occupancy and use groups, building limits, types of construction, interior finish, fire protection systems, and means of egress. The third section builds on the foundation of the previous two sections and examines general fire safety, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, inspection and maintenance of the means of egress, occupancy specific hazards, and hazardous materials. This comprehensive guide to the "nuts and bolts" of inspecting and enforcing codes is ideal for use as a key component of any professional fire inspector training program. In addition, this book is an excellent reference for architects, engineers, building officials, and property maintenance inspectors. Read more