Abstract

High-Rise Security and Fire Life Safety servers as an essential took for building architects, building owners and property managers, security and fire safety directors, security consultants, and contract security firms.
* Provides the reader with complete coverage of high-rise security and safety issues
* Includes comprehensive sample documentation, diagrams, photographs to aid in developing security and fire life safety programs
* Serves as an essential tool for building owners and managers, security and fire safety directors, security consultants and contract security firms
“...the book to have on your desk...this is the practical, day-to-day compendium for all your security and life safety concerns.”
— Jesse E. Peterman, Director of Security, Empire State Building, New York City
“...It truly is a must read for people who are charged with maintaining a safe and secure high-rise workplace.”
— Carlos Villarreal, Director of Security, Sears Tower, Chicago, Illinois; Chairman, ASIS International Commercial Real Estate Council
“Highly acclaimed in its first edition… … manages to outdo the original.”
— Security Management Magazine
“…destined to be a bible to building security professionals, an in-depth overview for other security professionals…”
— Security Management Magazine
“Craighead’s narrative is often fascinating… Plentiful visuals further enrich the text… …the writing is clear, concise, and cogent.”
— Security Management Magazine
“…thoroughly addresses all relevant areas of security and like safety for high-rise buildings, exactly as the title promises.”
— Security Management Magazine
“There are solid fundamentals here on high-rise architecture and physical security systems and related programs.”
— Homeland Protection Professional, April 2005