National Fire Protection Association Codes

Refer to the many details of standardization, applications, and design features in NEMA Standard MGl-1993, Rev. 1995 Motors and Generators and the safety and environmental requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Codes. ... 

National Fire Protection Association. Code for Safety to life from Fire in Buildings and Structures . NFPA 101. Quincy, MA. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC, 1986. National Fire Protection Association Codes, National Fire... 

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Appropriate codes for new tank construction include ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessel Code, API 650 for Atmospheric Tanks, API 620 for Low-Pressure Storage Tanks. Appropriate codes for other aspects include ANSI/ASME B31.3 Code for Pressure Piping, the National Fire Protection Association Codes, Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association standards, property insurance guidelines, and any local or federal requirements. 

Inspection procedures should be developed based on regulatory requirements, consensus standards (for example, National Fire Protection Association codes and standards. See Table 8.1), manufacturers recommendations, and experience. Procedures should include what is to be done, its purpose, what is an acceptable result, and the frequency at which it is to be performed. A log or check list can be utilized to assure accuracy during maintenance. 

The use of unapproved extension cords is a violation of both OSHA and National Fire Protection Association codes. As such, cords must be properly approved by a recognized testing laboratory (e.g., Underwriters Laboratory). 

National Fire Protection Association Code 45, Standard on Fire Protection For Laboratories Using Chemicals, A.6.6.3.2 , (accessed Sep 2014). 

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