Primer to design safe school projects in case of terrorist attacks and school shootings. 2nd edition

Buildings and Infrastructure Protection Series FEMA 428/BIPS-07

Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012
Primer to design safe school projects in case of terrorist attacks and school shootings. 2nd edition Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Buildings and Infrastructure Protection Series

Abstract

Presents a methodology for architects, engineers, and school administrators for analysing the vulnerability of students and staff to various terrorist threats and for identifying appropriate cost-effective mitigation measures. Discusses architectural and engineering design considerations for the school site, and design considerations for the building envelope. Outlines explosive blast theory. Suggests mitigation measures for chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks. Considers the concept of safe rooms intended to resist CBR and blast threats. Includes discussion on the threat of school shootings.

History

Supersedes 1st edition.

Subjects

  • Project management
  • Explosions
  • Health and safety
  • Educational facilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building types
  • Risk management and analysis
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire

Publisher History

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is part of the US Department of Homeland Security.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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