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Main Author: Holden, Tom
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ550511
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  • When the Fire's Out: Learning from Adversity. Holden, Tom Alarm Systems Building Design Fire Protection High Schools School Buildings Security Personnel After a $7 million arson fire destroyed part of a Virginia Beach high school, about 1,200 students were temporarily relocated to a refurbished former mini-mall, and a 16-month recovery project was initiated. The new design improved library and art facilities. School officials have since learned to fight fire with simple precautions, such as installing an intrusion alarm system and hiring security guards. (MLH)