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Historic U.S. Fires, 1871-2003: Prison/Asylum Fires

Fires that had lasting impact

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10 of the deadliest prison and asylum fires of all time
Federal Bureau of Prisons: National Fire Protection Policy
Fire response regulations for prisons
Jail Standards and Inspection Programs: Resource and Implementation Guide
Jail time: Fighting fires in penal institutions
Legal Aspects of Jail and Prison Fires
NFPA 101: Chapter 22 New Detention and Correctional Occupancies
NFPA 101: Chapter 22 Existing Detention and Correctional Occupancies
Prison fires @ NETC Library
Standards for Building Materials, Equipment and Systems Used in Detention and Correctional Facilities
State jail standards

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