Introduction

This book provides the fundamental concepts of fire protection as they relate to site planning. It educates readers whether they are architects, engineers, developers, fire fighters, fire inspectors, or code officials, and explains the importance of proper site plan review.

Importance of Proper Site Planning

Poor design and overlooked details often lead to delayed response time, resulting in loss of life and property.

Topics Covered

Topics covered include the importance of grading, fire codes, fire flow, fire truck access, fire department connections, aerial ladder truck access, fire lines and more.