title: Fire risk analysis: general conceptual framework for describing models.
abstract: A general conceptual framework has been developed as an aid to discussions of alternative approaches to fire risk analysis. The purpose is to show how each alternative seeks to address a few common concerns. Basic concepts and key elements--notably scenario structures, appropriate probability functions, and security and outcome measures--are defined and discussed, as are types of modeling approaches. A number of diverse examples are then presented using the framework to illustrate its value in making comparisons.
authors: National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.
authors: J R
authors: JR
authors: Hall
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Sekizawa
mesh_terms: D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006761:Hospitals; D007564:Japan; D015233:Models, Statistical; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States