Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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Separate high-risk and low-risk activities
Mechanical Engineering
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Separate high-risk activities
from areas
Locate utility and ventilation systems away
from entrances, vehicle circulation and
parking, and loading and maintenance areas
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accessible to the public
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Separate
visitor
activities
from daily
activities
Protect utility lifelines (water, power, commu-
nications, etc.) by concealing, burying, or
encasing
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Separate building utilities
from service
docks, and harden utilities
Locate delivery and mail processing facil-
ities remotely or at exterior of building;
prevent vehicles from driving into or under
building
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Locate air intakes on roof or as high
as possible; if not elevated, secure within
CPTED-compliant fencing or enclosure
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Use motorized dampers to close air intakes
when not operational
Establish areas of refuge; ensure that egress
pathways are hardened and discharge into
safe areas
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Locate roof-mounted equipment away from
building perimeter
Locate emergency stairwells and systems
away from high-risk areas
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Ensure that stairways maintain positive pres-
sure
Restrict roof access
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Provide redundant utility and ventilation
systems
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Ensure that walls, doors, windows, ceilings,
and floors can resist forced entry
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Provide filtration of intake air
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Provide fire- and blast-resistant separa-
tion for sprinkler/standpipe interior controls
(risers)
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Provide secure alternate drinking water supply
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Electrical Engineering
and
key
fire
alarm system
components
Locate utility systems and lifelines away from
entrances, vehicle circulation and parking, and
loading and maintenance areas
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Use visually open (impact-resistant, lami-
nated glass) stair towers and elevators in
parking facilities
Implement separate emergency and normal
power systems; ensure that backup power
systems are periodically tested under load
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Design finishes and signage for visual
simplicity
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Locate primary and backup fuel supplies
away from entrances, vehicle circulation
and parking, and loading and maintenance
areas
Structural Engineering
Create blast-resistant exterior envelope
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Ensure that structural elements can resist
blast loads and progressive collapse
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Secure primary and backup fuel supply areas
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Install exterior connection for emergency
power
Install blast-resistant exterior window
systems (frames, security films, and blast
curtains)
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Install adequate site lighting
Maintain stairway and exit sign lighting
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Ensure that other openings (vents, etc.) are
secure and blast-resistant
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Provide redundant telephone service
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Ensure that mailrooms are secure and blast-
resistant
Ensure that critical systems are not collocated
in conduits, panels, or risers
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Enclose critical building components within
hardened walls, floors, and ceilings
Use closed-circuit television (CCTV) security
system
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