2015 NFPA 3 and 4: Commissioning and Integrated System Testing Handbook

Conduct all phases of Cx and integrated system testing of building safety systems as well as coordinate stakeholders with the new 2015 NFPA 3 & 4: Commissioning and Integrated System Testing Handbook. Now in its second edition, this unique resource provides designers, architects, contractors, and engineers with a wealth of tools, resources, and insights on a complex process. It's written by authorities with an in-depth knowledge of NFPA 3, NFPA 4, and how building systems work together to provide fire protection and life safety. Adaptable for projects at any stage, the Handbook offers practical guidance for all types of building systems. Get authoritative answers for Cx and integrated testing of systems including fire protection suppression and control, fire alarm, emergency communications, smoke control, power, fire doors, commercial cooking operations, and elevators -- from pre-design through design, construction, occupancy, and operation. NFPA's Handbook is invaluable to the Integrated Testing Agent (ITa) as well as other stakeholders. It helps save time and money as well as helps limit risks or liabilities during the process and throughout the building's life cycle. (Hardbound, 632 pp., 2015)