Designing for escape
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The 1992 Approved Document B - Fire Safety outlines the responsibilities of building designers to provide adequate fire escapes in all types of buildings. The Document, part of the Building Regulations, contains details of escape provisions in dwelling houses and flats as well as other buildings. It includes provision for horizontal and vertical escape routes and considers factors like fire resistance of escape route enclosures, lighting, glazing and construction of staircases and doors.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1993
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Low-tech metal etching
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Mordant and resist are two important factors in a low-tech metal etching process. The resist prevents some areas of the metal from becoming exposed to the mordant, making the metal avoid being etched. Step by step instructions on the process are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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How to perplex a pronghorn
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Stalking and ambushing are the more effective methods to hunt pronghorn antelope. The acute hearing of the animals makes it more difficult to hunt, but knowing the behavior of the animals helps the hunt become easier.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 1992
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