Dungan Incorporating Resiliency Concepts into NFPA Codes and Standards

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4939-6511-3
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 51 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Fire

This brief addresses the contextual definition of resilience, explains the existing resiliency frameworks developed by Federal Agencies, and emphasizes the risk informed approach to applying resiliency concepts to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents. In an effort to assess and further define NFPA’s position in the realm of resiliency, this brief identifies those provisions in NFPA codes and standards that embody the concepts of resiliency. Additionally, the brief develops an NFPA-centric definition of resiliency and compiles available information to serve as a technical reference for the codes and standards, identifying key gaps in knowledge. Key topics range from engineered features and the built environment to emergency response and risk-informed approaches to disaster events. The brief also includes a comprehensive literature review on multiple resiliency frameworks. Written for fireprotection engineers and professionals who handle disaster risk assessment, this brief provides a thorough overview of resiliency concepts and how NFPA procedures strive to meet recommended standards.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dungan, Kenneth W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Foreword;5
2;Acknowledgments;6
3;Contents;7
4;Chapter 1: Introduction;9
4.1;1.1 Role of NFPA and Its Documents;9
4.2;1.2 Concepts of Resilience;10
4.3;1.3 Application of Concepts to NFPA Activities;12
4.4;1.4 Purpose and Scope of This Book;12
5;Chapter 2: Overview;13
5.1;2.1 Background;13
5.2;2.2 Engineered Features and the Built Environment;14
5.3;2.3 Administrative/Operational Features and Emergency Response;15
6;Chapter 3: Risk Informed Approach;17
6.1;3.1 Risk Metrics;18
6.2;3.2 Risk Identification;19
6.3;3.3 Risk Informed Decision Making;20
6.3.1;3.3.1 Decision Process;21
6.3.2;3.3.2 Structural Example;22
6.3.3;3.3.3 NIST Framework;23
6.3.4;3.3.4 Decision Trees;24
6.3.5;3.3.5 Resulting Criteria;26
7;Chapter 4: Buildings and Infrastructure;27
7.1;4.1 Existing NFPA Codes and Standards;27
7.1.1;4.1.1 Step 1: Establish Performance Category;28
7.1.2;4.1.2 Step 2: Establish Fire Risk;28
7.1.3;4.1.3 Step 3 Establish Resilience Criteria;30
7.2;4.2 Future NFPA Documents;31
8;Chapter 5: Emergency Preparedness—Planning, Response and Recovery;32
8.1;5.1 Defining Community;32
8.2;5.2 Achieving Community Disaster Resilience;33
8.2.1;5.2.1 Planning;33
8.2.2;5.2.2 Resources;34
8.2.3;5.2.3 Practice;37
8.3;5.3 Recovery;39
9;Appendix 1: Literature Review;40
9.1; Definitions of Resilience;40
9.1.1; Improve Resilience Through Increased Public-Private Partnerships;41
9.2; Performance Goals and Objectives;45
9.2.1; Frameworks for Resilience;46
10;Appendix 2: Recovery Continuum;50