Identify and describe three challenges of fire safety

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Possible References that are helpful, but you can also find your own references that can give proper answer.

Occupational Health and Safety for Technologists, Engineers, and Managers, 2/E, Goetsch, Ozon, Pearson
Fire Safety Handbook, Canadian, Safety Media Fire & Life Safety Essentials
Scenario: You are the Health and Safety Manager for a construction firm and your company has bought a historical building which it plans to turn into office space. The building is 3 stories high, has one stair case and no fire protection currently exists in the building. Respond to the following:

Identify and describe three challenges of fire safety for retrofitting in historic buildings.
Identify the NFPA codes would you refer to.
Include some fire prevention methods used during the renovation/construction process (at least 2 examples)
What features of the building would allow for a fire to spread quickly (identify 3 and include how)? Include any recommendations that you could make to slow the spread of a fire.
In regards to life safety, address the following: egress, corridor width, interior finishes, exit signage and fire sprinkler systems

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