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compartmentation

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1. Establishment and management of an organization so that information about the personnel, internal organization, or activities of one component is made available to any other component only to the extent required for the performance of assigned duties.
2. Effects of relief and drainage upon avenues of approach so as to produce areas bounded on at least two sides by terrain features such as woods, ridges, or ravines that limit observation or observed fire into the area from points outside the area.
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3) * "If compartmentation is required within a SCIF, the dividing walls must meet "Sound Group 3" (STC sound rating of 45 or better).
Requirements for SCIF door assemblies by Detienne, Scott / Doors and Hardware
Once constructed and installed with fire safety features such as compartmentation and active systems, buildings are no doubt safe when complete.
Safety must be a priority in building; CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE in ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
In a building with long hallways, the lack of compartmentation increases the potential for exposure in areas farther away from the seat of the fire than might be the experience otherwise.
NIST GOES BACK TO SCHOOL by Steve Kerber / NFPA Journal
 
 
 
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