Handbook of Industrial Loss Prevention: Recommended Practices for the Protection of Property and Processes Against Damage by Fire, Explosion, Lightning, Wind, Earthquake

xiv, 80-2, 8 pp. 982 illustrations. This practical handbook tells how to protect industrial plants and processes against the destructive hazards of fire, explosion, and natural catastrophes. Offers specific tested recommendations for desireable construction... automatic sprinkler systems and water supplies... the safeguarding of special-hazard processes involving flamable liquids of gases... the protection of high storage values... the elimination and control of ignition sources... the anchoring of roofs against wind uplift... and many other protective measures.