Office of the Fire Marshal Emergency Building Measures A Guide to Strengthen Emergency Management of High-Rise and High-Risk Buildings

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The Emergency Building Measures Guide is designed to help identify possible risks for high-rise and other high-risk buildings. Here you will find suggestions, guidance and best practices that could minimize or eliminate these risks.

While these practices are recommended for these types of buildings in general, other techniques may be more appropriate for buildings with specialized or specific purposes. Depending on the type of building you are dealing with, it may be more fitting for you to consult other sources or qualified professionals.

This is a guide only - you must make your own decision as to its suitability for your purposes. The Office of the Fire Marshal or any of the participating organizations or any of their employees, agents, suppliers, or contractors shall not be liable for any damages of any kind or character, including without limitation damages from any loss or injury, whether actual or consequential, resulting from the use of this information at any time or for any purpose.

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