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Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Fire Protection Handbook has long been recognized as the most comprehensive resource on fire and life safety. The 21st Edition , the latest in this prestigious line, continues this legacy by delivering updated, peer-reviewed knowledge that professionals across the globe have trusted for over a century. fire protection handbook 21st edition
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