Main principles of fire protection in libraries and archives: A RAMP study

Table of contents (25 p.)

Prepared by
Irina G. Shepilova

Edited by
Adrienne G. Thomas

General Information Programme and UNISIST

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Original : English
PGI-92/WS/14
Paris, November 1992

Recommended catalogue entry:

Shepilova, Irina G.

Main principles of fire protection in libraries and archives : a RAMP study / prepared by Irina G. Shepilova ; edited by Adrienne G. Thomas [for the] General Information Programme and UNISIST. Paris, UNESCO, 1992. - V, 25 p. ; 30 cm. (PGI-92/WS/14)

I - Thomas, Adrienne G.
II - Title
III - UNESCO. General Information Programme and UNISIST
IV - Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP)

© UNESCO, 1992

Contents

Preface

Foreword

Basic principles of fire protection in libraries and archives

1. Combustibility characteristics of information media in Libraries and Archives

2. Interrelation between environmental conditions for document storage and fire safety

3. Fire prevention measures

4. Requirements for fire detection and fire fighting equipment

References