Buildings and Infrastructure Protection Series FEMA 428/BIPS-07 Primer to design safe school projects in case of terrorist attacks and school shootings. 2nd edition

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Presents a methodology for architects, engineers, and school administrators for analysing the vulnerability of students and staff to various terrorist threats and for identifying appropriate cost-effective mitigation measures. Discusses architectural and engineering design considerations for the school site, and design considerations for the building envelope. Outlines explosive blast theory. Suggests mitigation measures for chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks. Considers the concept of safe rooms intended to resist CBR and blast threats. Includes discussion on the threat of school shootings.

Document History

Supersedes 1st edition.

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