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NFPA 914 2019

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NFPA 914, Code for the Protection of Historic Structures

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NFPA 2019 139
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Modernize fire protection, safety, and security of historic locations to better safeguard people and property with NFPA 914. Provisions of NFPA 914, Code for the Protection of Historic Structures, underscore the critical importance of meeting present-day fire, life safety, and security standards while preserving the unique character of designated heritage sites. This essential resource provides instruction for helping to ensure fire protection, fire safety, and comprehensive security for historic locations and those who visit, use, and operate them. The new edition offers insight into state-of-the-art technologies, strategies, and procedures for evaluating existing systems and features of historic buildings with clear guidance for developing and implementing an effective plan of action to address ongoing operations, renovations, and restoration projects. Approved as an American National Standard, NFPA 914 applies to the broad scope of historic structures and districts. Notable changes and enhancements to the 2019 edition include: Revised title from Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures to Code for the Protection of Historic Structures Expanded scope and purpose to cover fire protection, security, resiliency, and preservation Introduction of requirements for fire protection and life safety system commissioning Conditions for integrated fire protection and life safety system testing NFPA 914 is your guide to fire readiness and security for historic sites. Utilize this invaluable asset to improve or upgrade fire prevention and safety features of historically significant buildings and locations. Order your copy of NFPA 914, Code for the Protection of Historic Structures, today.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 Important Notices and Disclaimers
3 Additional Important Notices and Disclaimers
9 Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Equivalency.
1.5 Enforcement.
10 Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
11 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
15 Chapter 4 General
4.1 Goals and Objectives.
4.2 Goals.
4.3 Objectives.
4.4 Compliance Options.
4.5 Materials.
16 Chapter 5 Reserved
Chapter 6 Reserved
Chapter 7 Process
7.1 General.
7.2 Project Team.
7.3 Assessment.
18 7.4 Options.
7.5 Option Appraisal and Selection.
7.6 Design Review.
7.7 Initial Compliance Audit.
7.8 Approval.
7.9 Periodic Compliance Audit.
Chapter 8 Prescriptive-Based Approach
8.1 General.
8.2 Compensatory Features.
19 Chapter 9 Performance-Based Approach
9.1 General.
9.2 Performance Criteria.
9.3 Retained Prescriptive Requirements.
9.4 Design Specifications and Other Conditions.
20 9.5 Design Fire Scenarios.
21 9.6 Evaluation of Proposed Design.
22 9.7 Safety Factors.
9.8 Documentation Requirements.
9.9 Records.
9.10 Security Planning.
9.11 Security Plan.
Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems
10.1 General.
23 10.2 Responsibility/Authority.
10.3 Management Plan.
10.4 Operational Requirements.
10.5 Fire Emergency Response Plan.
10.6 Training.
10.7 Drills.
10.8 Record Keeping.
24 10.9 Periodic Compliance Audit.
10.10 Enforcement.
10.11 Modification of Plan.
10.12 Procedures for Opening and Closing.
Chapter 11 Fire Prevention
11.1 General.
11.2 Decorations.
11.3 Fire Spread Control.
11.4 Housekeeping.
25 11.5 Smoking.
11.6 Open Flame Use.
11.7 Electrical Systems.
26 11.8 Cabling.
11.9 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.
11.10 Commercial Cooking and Food Service Operations.
11.11 Access.
11.12 Fire Proofing.
11.13 Lightning Protection.
11.14 Protection from Wildland Fires.
27 11.15 Water Control.
Chapter 12 Security
12.1 Security Systems.
12.2 Access Control.
12.3 Video Surveillance Systems.
12.4 Exterior Lighting Systems.
12.5 Construction Areas.
Chapter 13 Additions, Alterations, and Rehabilitation
13.1 General.
13.2 Construction Oversight.
28 13.3 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Commissioning.
13.4 Fire Spread Control.
13.5 Fire Protection Systems.
13.6 Roof Coverings.
13.7 Electrical Systems.
29 13.8 Hazardous Areas.
13.9 Interior Finishes.
13.10 Lightning Protection.
13.11 Protection from Wildland Fires.
13.12 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.
13.13 Water Control.
Chapter 14 Fire Precautions During Construction, Repair, and Alterations
14.1 General.
14.2 Fire Protection Systems.
14.3 Precautions.
31 14.4 Temporary Construction and Equipment.
14.5 Construction Processes and Hazards.
32 14.6 Fire Resistive Construction.
14.7 Fire Suppression.
33 14.8 Water Supply.
14.9 Standpipe Systems.
14.10 Automatic Fire Suppression Systems.
14.11 Portable Fire Extinguishers.
14.12 Emergency Communication.
Chapter 15 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
15.1 General.
15.2 Responsibility.
15.3 Fire Protection Systems.
34 15.4 Impairments to Fire Protection Systems.
15.5 Electronic Premises Security Systems.
15.6 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Cooking Equipment.
15.7 Chimneys.
35 15.8 Electrical Systems.
15.9 Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls.
15.10 Fire-Retardant-Treated Materials.
15.11 Fire Extinguishers.
Chapter 16 Special Events
16.1 General.
16.2 Occupant Loading.
16.3 Means of Egress.
16.4 Commercial Cooking and Food Service Operations.
16.5 Smoking.
16.6 Fireworks.
16.7 Combustibles.
16.8 Electrical Equipment.
16.9 Use of Historic Structures by Others.
36 Annex A Explanatory Material
55 Annex B Planning and Design Appraisal
59 Annex C Survey Criteria for a Historic Structure
63 Annex D Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems
69 Annex E Resources for Protection of Cultural Resource Property Projects
70 Annex F Examples of Compliance Alternatives
75 Annex G Performance-Based Fire Safety Code Compliance.
Annex H Methods to Determine Untenable Conditions
76 Annex I Assessment Methods
79 Annex J Fire Safety Inspection Forms
81 Annex K Fire System Maintenance Checklists
85 Annex L Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis and Safety Factors
86 Annex M Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 914
Annex N Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
Annex O Guideline on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies
87 Annex P BSI Timber Panel Door Standard
95 Annex Q Protection of Iconic Structures (Reserved)
Annex R NFPA 914 Case Studies
97 Annex S Protection of Historic Districts
103 Annex T Example Code Exceptions for Historic Buildings
105 Annex U Security Systems
125 Annex V Informational References
NFPA 914 2019
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