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NFPA 1H Document Information:
Title
Fire Code Handbook
National Fire Protection Association
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 2009
Scope:
The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Inspection of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations
(2) Investigation of fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency incidents
(3) Review of design and construction plans, drawings, and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, and hazardous materials and other fire and life safety issues
(4) Fire and life safety education of fire brigades, employees, responsible parties, and the general public
(5) Existing occupancies and conditions, the design and construction of new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings
(6) Design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of fire protection systems and equipment
(7) Access requirements for fire department operations
Access refers to fire department access to the exterior of the building and to areas within the interior of the building.
(8) Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and other materials
(9) Regulation and control of special events including, but not limited to, assemblage of people, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, outdoor events, and other similar special temporary and permanent occupancies
(10) Interior finish, decorations, furnishings, and other combustibles that contribute to fire spread, fire load, and smoke production
(11) Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and combustible gases, liquids, and solids
(12) Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of hazardous materials
(13) Control of emergency operations and scenes
(14) Conditions affecting fire fighter safety
Purpose
The purpose of this Code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions.
Consideration for life safety might include occupants, fire department personnel, fire brigade members, employees, responsible parties, and the general public.
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