Design of Special Hazard and Fire Alarm Systems, 2nd Edition

by Robert Gagnon

The most current guide to fire protection systems is here! Design of Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Systems, 2E is an essential resource for inspecting, designing, installing, using, and understanding a wide variety of simple and complex special hazard and fire alarm systems. Updated to reflect eight of the most current NFPA standards for optimum code-compliant performance, including the 2007 Edition of NFPA 72, the book also uses real-world applications and covers the latest technologies so readers can easily transfer the information they learn to their daily work experiences. Ideal for architects, engineers, layout technicians, fire service personnel, plumbers, mechanical contractors, and sprinkler firms, it is a valuable reference tool for anyone who interacts with these important and intricate systems.

560 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2007

Reviews

[Lance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, informative analysis of fire systems and their application. I used it for a class in Fire Protection Systems and it went well with the class content. The author can be confusing at times with connecting ideas if you do not read carefully. Also, he demonstrates several times that he does not understand the specific circuitry of the systems that he discusses, but this book does not pretend to be dealing with teaching you that.