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From carbon monoxide poisoning to the risks of fire and explosion, there are many hazards inherent with the utilization of gaseous fuels. NFPA 54 offers comprehensive provisions for the safe design, installation, operation, maintenance, purging, and inspection of gas piping, equipment, accessories, and appliances supplied with fuel gas.

NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code provides minimum safety requirements for all liquefied petroleum gas (propane) installations, from small cylinders installed at residences to large bulk storage facilities that can exceed 100,000 gallons. The code includes minimum requirements for safe handling during LP gas transfer, including operator qualifications, maximum filling quantity in containers, and pre-transfer inspections to ensure containers are fit for continued service.

**Book is out of print** The 2007 NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems broadens coverage to support innovative technology and Chapter 11: Design Approaches clarifies design options. In a major change, eight new chapters in this edition address storage of specific commodities.

NFPA 780 provides lightning protection system installation requirements to safeguard people and property from fire risk and related hazards associated with lightning exposure.

Fires remain among the most prevalent dangers in our society, claiming nearly 4,000 lives each year in the United States alone. Often, the difference between life and death is something as simple as the use of smoke alarms and practicing basic fire prevention habits.

Fires remain among the most prevalent dangers in our society, claiming nearly 4,000 lives each year in the United States alone. Often, the difference between life and death is something as simple as the use of smoke alarms and practicing basic fire prevention habits.

This item is no longer available. The 2002 edition of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes introduces an improved format and a revised list of locations in dwellings where sprinklers can be omitted. Other major changes include new discharge requirements and updated network and mutipurpose system rules.

The 2015 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code includes updates based on recognized risks, recent research, and the techniques, materials, developments, and construction practices in use today. From design to installation, maintenance, and inspection.

This standard is the industry benchmark for helping safeguard personnel and facilities from risks of fire and explosions during pipe system maintenance. From notifying and training personnel involved in cleaning and purging operations to identifying a safe discharge point and preventing the development of a flammable gas mixture in occupied areas, NFPA 56 provides information and requirements that everyone at your facility can apply to better avoid incidents and help protect lives and property.

**Older editions are no longer in print** Every year, there are thousands of fires in eating and drinking establishments, posing a significant risk of injuries, fatalities, and millions of dollars in damages. NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, provides broad-based preventive and operative fire safety requirements for the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial kitchens.

It is critical to take appropriate measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors from dangers and ensure health care safety. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, provides state-of-the-art performance criteria for health care facilities, materials, and appliances, including medical gas and vacuum systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, and features of fire protection.

Water-based fire protection keeps evolving. The latest edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems reflects major industry changes, to help you improve fire protection and fire safety through correct design, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance. It's an industry essential from project planning throughout the life of the standpipe or hose system.

**Older editions are no longer in print** In the event of a fire emergency, fire, smoke, and gases can quickly spread through heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, elevating the risk of injury and loss. NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, provides complete provisions for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC equipment, including filters, ducts, and related components.

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code provides industry-accepted guidance for the safe installation and operation of fuel gas piping systems, appliances, equipment, and accessories. The 2018 edition includes updates based on recognized risks, recent research, and the techniques, materials, developments, and construction practices in use today.

Purchase NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code to reference safety requirements for all liquefied petroleum gas (propane) installations to help protect homes, businesses, and industrial settings from LP-Gas hazards. Significant changes to the 2020 edition include new and revised requirements and procedures accounting for cutting-edge LP-Gas technology and the latest safety protocols and best practices.

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, is the most widely referenced source for occupant safety strategies based on construction, protection, and occupancy features in all stages of a building life cycle. Relevant to life safety in both new and existing structures, NFPA 101 covers everything from means of egress and features of fire protection to hazardous materials emergencies, injuries from falls, and emergency communications.

***Special Order*** There are fire and explosion hazards inherent to working with and around flammable and combustible liquids and gases. NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, helps mitigate dangers by providing safety criteria for dispensing liquid motor fuels into motor vehicle and marine craft fuel tanks.