Description
The Economics of Fire Protection
Author: Ramachandran Ganapathy
Language: EnglishSubjects for The Economics of Fire Protection:
Keywords
Fire Protection Measures; measure; Fire Loss; loss; Fire Protection Devices; strategy; Fire Protection Strategies; insurance; Fire Protection System; premiums; Fire Safety Measures; safety; Total Annual Cost; measures; Fire Insurance Premiums; total; Disutility Function; annual; Fire Protection; cost; Fire Occurrence; Full Insurance Cover; Risk Averse Decision Maker; Minimum Total Annual Cost; Deductible Level; Fire Protection Cost; Fire Spreading; Portable Fire Extinguishers; Fire Safety Codes; Certainty Equivalent; Total Claim Amount; Fire Resistant Compartments; Fault Tree; Non-sprinklered Building; UK Fire
· 15.6x23.4 cm · Paperback
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This important new book, the first of its kind in the fire safety field, discusses the economic problems faced by decision-makers in the areas of fire safety and fire precautions. The author considers the theoretical aspects of cost-benefit analysis and other relevant economic problems with practical applications to fire protection systems. Clear examples are included to illustrate these techniques in action.
The work covers:
* the performance and effectiveness of passive fire protection measures such as structural fire resistance and means of escape facilities, and active systems such as sprinklers and detectors
* the importance of educating for better understanding and implementation of fire prevention through publicity campaigns and fire brigade operations
* cost-benefit analysis of fire protection measures and their combinations, taking into account trade-offs between these measures.
The book is essential reading for consultants and academics in construction management, economics and fire safety, as well as for insurance and risk management professionals.