Handbook for rapid visual screening of buildings to evaluate terrorism risks
Risk Management Series FEMA 455
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Risk Management Series
Abstract
Outlines a rapid visual screening procedure that quantifies the risk to a building from terrorist attack. The method is principally for identifying relative risk in a group of buildings, but also applies to building-specific assessments. Guides screeners through how to evaluate key features based on consequences, threat rating, and vulnerability.
Subjects
- Explosions
- Project management
- Fire
- Risk management and analysis
- Legal issues and management
- Computing/IT
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
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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