Building Construction for the Fire Service

Protect against the life-threatening dangers of building collapse!Extensively updated, revised, and expanded, this 3rd edition text shows you how to recognize the signs of building collapse before it happens—so you can get out while there's still time. You'll be informed about critical topics such as:The toxic combustion products of vermin- and moisture-resistant treated woodThe outcome of multi-million-dollar lawsuits involving some fire-retardant treated plywoodThe total collapse hazard to post-tensioned concrete buildings under constructionThe dynamics of the "stack effect"... and more!Photographs and illustrations help you visualize key concepts, so you can spot dangers on the job.