Chapman, R.
and Hall, W.
(1983),
Programmer's Manual for the Fire Safety Evaluation System Cost Minimizer Computer Program., NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=103687
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Programmer's Manual for the Fire Safety Evaluation System Cost Minimizer Computer Program.
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, W G. Hall
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The Fire Safety Evaluation System Cost Minimizer (FSESCM) computer program integrates engineering and economic considerations with a linear programming algorithm which permits the least-cost means of upgrading health care facilities to compliance with the Life Safety Code to be identified. A mathematical discussion of the application problem is used to introduce the basic philosophy behind the computer program. Each routine is described with emphasis on such topics as: (1) purpose; (2) calling sequence; (3) common blocks used; and (4) reports produced. A series of descriptive tables and a glossary are used to define all reports and variables. A discussion of test results and provisions for updating or modifying the source code are also given. The program is written in FORTRAN and complies with the ANSI X3.9-1978 software standard.Citation
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building codes, fire safety, health care facilities, hospitals, life safety, nursing homes
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Created July 1, 1983, Updated February 19, 2017