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Handbook for Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings to Evaluate Terrorism Risks

This manual provides guidance for building inspectors, architects and engineers on quickly and effectively determining what, if any, are the risks posed to the building by natural hazards, terrorist attacks and other threats to the building's structural integrity.

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Media Type:	Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability:	Distribution Warehouse
Language:	English
FEMA Publication Number:	FEMA 455

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Language:	English
Date Published:	03/2009
FEMA Publication Number:	FEMA 455

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Chapter / Section Title:	3. Performing a Rapid Visual Screening
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Chapter / Section Title:	9a. Read Me First FEMA 452 & 455: Risk Assessment Database V5.0
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Chapter / Section Title:	Appendix C: Risk Scoring Methodology
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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Design and Construction Industry Planners Hazard Mitigation Officers
Hazard Types:	Terrorism
Subjects:	Building Design Risk Assessment Security
Series:	Risk Management Series Other Resource Records in this Series: - Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings - Primer for Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks - Primer for Design Safe Schools Projects in Case of Terrorist Attacks - Terrorism Risk Management in Buildings (Insurance, Finance, Regulation) - Incremental Rehabilitation to Improve Security in Buildings - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hotel and Motel Buildings - Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk - Safe Rooms and Shelters - Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12) - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Office Buildings - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Multifamily Apartment Buildings - Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Retail Buildings - Using HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment - Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds - A How-To Guide to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings - Building Design for Homeland Security - Incremental Protection for Existing Commercial Buildings from Terrorist Attack - Engineering Guideline for Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation - Home Builder's Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones - Site and Urban Design for Security: Guidance against Potential Terrorist Attacks - Risk Management Series Brochure - Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings
Last Update Date:	10/27/2009 11:08 AM