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Primer for Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks

This primer introduces a series of concepts that can help building designers, owners, and State and local governments mitigate the threat of hazards resulting from terrorist attacks on new buildings. FEMA 427 specifically addresses four high-population, private-sector building types: commercial office, retail, multifamily residential, and light industrial. This manual contains extensive qualitative design guidance for limiting or mitigating the effects of terrorist attacks, focusing primarily on explosions, but also addressing chemical, biological, and radiological attacks. NOTE: This publication is available free to Local and State government staff. All other interested parties must order by special request through the Government Printing Office (GPO).

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Media Type:	Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability:	Special Request
Language:	English
Cost:	$7.20
Date Published:	10/2004
Number of Pages:	108
FEMA Publication Number:	FEMA 427

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Availability:	Distribution Warehouse
Language:	English
Date Published:	10/2004
Number of Pages:	108
FEMA Publication Number:	FEMA 427

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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Businesses / Professionals Design and Construction Industry State, Local and Tribal Representatives Planners Hazard Mitigation Officers
Hazard Types:	Terrorism
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques Building Design Security
Series:	Risk Management Series - Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings Primer for Design Safe Schools Projects in Case of Terrorist Attacks Terrorism Risk Management in Buildings (Insurance, Finance, Regulation) Rapid Visual Screening for Building Security Incremental Rehabilitation to Improve Security in Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hotel and Motel Buildings Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk Safe Rooms and Shelters - Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings (K-12) Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Office Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Multifamily Apartment Buildings Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Retail Buildings Using HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods and High Winds A How-To Guide to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings Building Design for Homeland Security Incremental Protection for Existing Commercial Buildings from Terrorist Attack Site and Urban Design for Security: Guidance against Potential Terrorist Attacks Risk Management Series Brochure Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds: Providing Protection to People and Buildings