Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design
Barbara A. Nadel
Publication #05-006CB $89.00
ISBN: 978-0-07-141171-4 Copyright © 2004 672 pages
About this product:
This well-organized, detailed handbook delivers useful information on building security to a varied audience that includes architects, designers, engineers, facility managers, construction managers, and public safety specialists. It provides security design solutions for creating safe commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings in the post-September 11, 2001 environment. Topics covered include:
- Lessons learned from benchmark events
- Planning and design of over 20 building types
- Home and business disaster planning, response, and recovery
- Emergency management and facility procedures
- Protective structural design
- Mechanical, electrical, and fire protection design
- Chemical and biological protection
- And More!
"An excellent handbook resource for health and safety professionals responsible for public or private facilities." — James Martin, CIH
