http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 11:03:27 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 11:03:27 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=239158 Article produced by U of Missouri and posted on the National Agricultural Safety Database (CDC) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243674 This program addresses aspects of lightweight contstruction that affect fire fighters in their respose to incidents in those types of facilitiies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86870 This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=333021 "We all know the story--a crowded nightclub outside Cincinnati awaiting the performance of popular 1970's entertainer, John Davidson. Fire starts in the Zebra Room and quickly spreads to the rest of the building. It moves towards towards the Cabaret Room where the opening act, a pair of comics, is performing. A young busboy grabs the mic and announces that a fire has broken out and asks the patrons to leave the building. Some immediately follow his order, many do not." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=334942 "FM Global's Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets provide large-scale businesses, facility and risk managers, as well as the architects, consultants and contractors who work for them, a valuable tool to help prevent property damage and maintain business continuity due to threats posed by fire, weather conditions, and failure of electrical or mechanical equipment.The engineering guidelines contain a wealth of risk prevention information on hundreds of topics, ranging from building construction and fire prevention, to industrial equipment maintenance and natural disaster preparedness. Users who download the content also receive automatic notification via e-mail when data sheets are updated. FM Global is the only commercial property insurer in the world that develops and provides this type of premium technical data, all of which is based on scientific research and nearly two centuries of loss prevention experience.FM Global's decision to make its loss prevention data available at no cost reflects the changing risk profiles of its clients around the world, especially the increasing interdependence of businesses brought about as a result of globalization and technology."Companies are now so intertwined and geographically dispersed, that to help them reduce risk and prevent loss, it is beneficial to make our intellectual property widely accessible," said Tom Lawson, FM Global's senior vice president, engineering and research. "FM Global is always developing new ways to prevent risk, and we feel this complete access to our engineering recommendations can be invaluable to helping businesses manage the evolving risk environment in this increasingly interconnected world."Subjects covered by FM Global's data sheets include:* Construction* Sprinklers* Water Supply* Extinguishing Equipment* Electrical* Boilers and Heating Equipment* Hazards* Storage* Human Factors* System Instrumentation and Control* Pressure Vessels* Mechanical* Welding" http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=333770 A brief video tutorial (built in Camtasia) to direct a fire protection student through the process of finding a listed wall assembly using Underwriter's Laboratories Web-based tools http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=256579 A British (UK) reference for meeting requirements of regulatory bodies regarding the durability of structures in a fire situation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=450702 ״Because of the significant impact wall and ceiling finishes and furnishings, such as drapes, curtains and decorations, have on flame spread, both state and federal codes and standards contain fairly stringent requirements intended to either inhibit their ignition (in the case, for example, of drapes, curtains and decorations) or control the speed with which flame will travel across their surfaces.״ This paper is part of a documentation project of the Minnesota Department of Health and state Fire Marshal. The materials is targeted at health care but contains relevant material for other occupancies as well. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=257449 Kansas and South Carolina Require Code Footprints as part of submittals for review. Other states are considering the process and it is referenced in NFPA 1. This video introduces the concept. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=245864 A National Fire Academy "Coffee Break" synopsis of the requirements for emergency lighting and comparison of NFPA 1/101 requirements vs IBC requirements.