Occupant Behavior in Building Fires (Classic Reprint)
Rubin, Arthur I. Excerpt from Occupant Behavior in Building FiresFire safety in buildings is important in building design and the formulation of codes and standards. However, an examination of the information concerning the needs of occupants in fire emergencies (as Opposed to ensuring a degree of structural integrity for the building) indicates that the scientific information base is woefully inadequate. The increasing prominence of high rise buildings having...