Incremental protection for existing commercial buildings from terrorist attack
Risk Management Series FEMA 459
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Risk Management Series
Abstract
Presents an integrated, incremental rehabilitation approach to implementing the outcomes of risk assessment intended to minimise disruption to building operations and control costs for existing commercial buildings. Provides guidance to owners, architects and engineers on security and operational enhancements to address vulnerabilities to explosive blasts and chemical, biological, and radiological hazards within the constraints of existing site conditions and building configurations. Addresses how to integrate enhancements into ongoing building maintenance and capital improvement programmes.
Subjects
- Offices
- Legal issues and management
- Health and safety
- Shops
- Project management
- Explosions
- 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.
Information
NBS
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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