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2010 NFPA National Fire Codes - Complete Set
18 Volume Set Containing The Latest Editions of Over 300 NFPA Code Standards
Over 16,000 pages of easy access to code information plus a permanent archive with the 2010 National Fire Codes Softbound Set. Tackle jobs confidently with complete code and standard information that keeps you at the forefront of safety. The comprehensive 18-volume NFC Softbound Set consolidates the latest editions of all the nearly 300 NFPA fire, electrical, and building safety documents, so you have everything you need to stay up-to-code. A time-saving Master Index help you manage this wealth of information and pinpoint facts quickly. Stay on the leading edge of your field with this powerful resource. Work efficiently and effectively with documents that reflect the latest developments, technologies, and practices. Your 2010 NFC Softbound Set includes 24 new 2010 editions, including such major documents as: *NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems *NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection *NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code *NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

NFPA 1 : Fire Code, 2009 Edition
Covers All Fire Protection Bases with over 130 Fire & Life Safety Documents
Cover all the fire protection bases. Increase public safety by staying up-to-code on 130+ fire and life safety documents with the 2009 NFPA 1! For a comprehensive, integrated approach to fire code regulation and hazard management, nothing beats the new NFPA 1: Fire Code. Adopted in jurisdictions throughout North America, this gateway to total fire safety contains extracts from and references to more than 130 NFPA® codes and standards that address the full range of fire protection and life safety issues. And the 2009 edition brings you up-to-date and up-to-code on all of them.

NFPA 10 : Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 Edition
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

NFPA 13 : Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 Edition
Latest Rules for Sprinkler System Design and Installation
Develop the understanding it takes to select from an ever-expanding number of sprinkler options while you comply with the latest requirements in the 2010 edition of NFPA 13. In the new standard, top authorities share their knowledge of changing technology and how the 2010 Standard ensures a competent system.

NFPA 13D : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 Edition
State-Of-The-Art Home Sprinkler Systems Require the Improved NFPA 13D
The 2010 NFPA 13D: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes presents updated rules for every aspect of sprinkler design, water supplies, equipment, and placement. Major changes in this edition: *To encourage widespread use of sprinkler systems, a new 8-step prescriptive pipe sizing method is presented as an alternative to the hydraulic calculation method. *NFPA 13D's scope has been expanded to include inspection, testing, and maintenance

NFPA 13R : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2007 Edition
Essential Requirements for the Installation of Life-Saving Sprinklers in Multiple Family Residential Occupancies
Increase the level of life safety and property protection with sprinkler systems designed and installed according to the 2007 NFPA 13R. This Standard provides essential requirements for the installation of life-saving sprinklers in multiple-family residential occupancies. It includes the latest provisions for water supplies system components, system flow rates, and sprinkler location and position.

NFPA 14 : Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2007 Edition
Essential Requirements for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
Increase the level of life safety and property protection with standpipe and hose systems designed and installed according to the 2007 NFPA 14.

NFPA 16 : Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2007 Edition
Requirements for the Installation of Foam-Water Systems
NFPA 16 outlines requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of foam-water sprinkler and spray systems. Systems are to be designed with the required density for either foam or water application as the controlling factor, depending on the design purpose of the system

NFPA 20 : Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, 2007 Edition
Keep Up To Date With Advancements in Fire Protection System Technology
Ensure stationary fire pumps can deliver on cue! For reliable fire protection, apply today's NFPA 20. Keep up with advancements in fire protection system technology, and be confident pumps are ready to respond with the 2007 edition of NFPA 20: Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. Get the facts you need to ensure system readiness and reliability in the latest edition of NFPA 20!

NFPA 25 : Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008 Edition
Learn The Most Advanced Rules for Care of Water Based Fire Protection Systems
The 2008 NFPA 25 offers the most advanced rules for the care of fire sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, fire service piping and appurtenances, water storage tanks, fixed water spray, foam-water, and valves. Provisions also address impairment handling and reporting. While the 2002 Standard edition included performance-based testing on a limited basis in the "equivalency" option, the 2008 NFPA 25 includes practical guidance on how to implement and monitor the process, subject to AHJ approval

NFPA 25 : Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Handbook, 2008 Edition
Learn the Standards for Water Based Fire Protection Systems
The NFPA 25 Handbook's unique mix of requirements plus advice fully prepare you to work confidently with updated criteria for performance-based testing, impairment procedures, main drain tests, dry-pipe system testing, and more. No other source offers more authoritative guidance to help you pass inspections and make sure facilities are protected: The complete 2008 NFPA 25 text is supplemented by expert explanations and examples of how to apply rules in specific situations. Scores of illustrations and photographs spell out concepts and aid comprehension of vital concepts.

NFPA 30 : Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2008 Edition
Get the Complete Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code with NFPA 30
Totally restructured, the 2008 NFPA 30 facilitates consistency and correlation with major construction and fire codes! Adopted by most states and enforceable under OSHA, NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code presents the latest and most complete guidance on the safe storage, handling, and use of these volatile substances. It provides the criteria you need to design facilities for better protection, comply with sprinkler requirements, and use safe operating practices. Rewritten and reorganized, the new Code provides more focused and easier access to essential requirements.

NFPA 30A : Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2003 Edition
Maximize Fire Safety in Service Stations with NFPA 30A
Service stations dispensing flammable fuels can avoid serious hazards only by adhering to specialized guidelines. NFPA 30A provides rules for piping, fuel dispensing systems, service stations inside buildings, and the full range of operations. The requirements of NFPA 395: Standard for the Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids at Farms and Isolated Sites have been incorporated as an individual chapter.

NFPA 31 : Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 Edition
Guidance with Installation of Oil Burning Equipment with NFPA 31
NFPA 31: Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment provides the guidance you need to install appliances for safe and efficient use in industrial, commercial, and residential occupancies. Just revised and improved, it's the industry benchmark for installing boilers, air heaters, water heaters, and domestic range burners.

NFPA 54 : National Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition
Learn Safety Requirements for Fuel Gas With The 2009 NFPA 54 Code
Work with complete, reliable, up-to-date Code support in the 2009 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code Handbook. The only complete guide to the 2009 Code, NFPA®'s 2009 National Fuel Gas Code Handbook is written by industry experts to provide the hands-on backup needed to avoid application errors and keep fuel gas piping, appliance, and venting jobs in compliance and on schedule. This essential Code companion helps engineers, contractors, AHJs, designers, and architects do jobs right and improve productivity by providing: Authoritative commentary from industry leaders that provides application guidance and interpretation of Code requirements, including new rules for bonding of gas piping The entire 2009 NFPA 54 text for convenient reference FAQs that highlight vital aspects of gas safety

NFPA 58 : Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2008 Edition
Safety Requirements for LP Gas With The 2008 NFPA 58 Code
LP-Gas will always be dangerous, but with the 2008 NFPA 58, you'll enhance safety. Text dealing with multiple topics is arranged in sections to streamline research efforts. For example, Chapters 5 and 6, LP-Gas equipment and installation requirements, are renumbered with parallel section numbers. And, in keeping with the needs of today's professionals throughout the field, operations and maintenance requirements are extended to cover marine, pipeline, and refrigerated storage facilities.

NFPA's Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm Installation
Updated to the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code - NFPA 72
Fully updated to reflect the provisions of the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) and the 2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70, this brand-new edition provides all the information you need to design, install, or maintain fire alarm systems. It has been reorganized to follow the order of topics presented within the NAFC, and includes updated requirements for power supplies, survivability, and spacing of detectors and notification appliances.

NFPA 72 : National Fire Alarm Code, 2007 Edition
Update Your Knowledge Based on Today's Environment to Provide A High Level of Fire Protection
Heightened risk awareness and changing safety dynamics have revolutionized the role of alarm and signaling systems in protecting life and property. At the same time, sophisticated technical advances and solid research findings have improved their ability to meet the new demands. It is in response to and out of this dynamic environment that the 2007 edition of NFPA 72 : National Fire Alarm Code has emerged.

NFPA 90A : Standard for the Installation of The Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2009 Edition
Learn the Standards for Water Based Fire Protection Systems
Safeguard building occupants and contents with the latest HVAC guidance in the 2009 NFPA 90A! The up-to-date criteria in the newly revised 2009 NFPA 90A: Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems cover every aspect of the construction, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems, including filters, ducts, and related equipment to protect life and property from fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or conditions having manifestations similar to fire. Maximize safety by applying requirements in the 2009 NFPA 90A.

NFPA 90B : Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2009 Edition
Learn the Standards for Water Based Fire Protection Systems
The NFPA 25 Handbook's unique mix of requirements plus advice fully prepare you to work confidently with updated criteria for performance-based testing, impairment procedures, main drain tests, dry-pipe system testing, and more. No other source offers more authoritative guidance to help you pass inspections and make sure facilities are protected: The complete 2008 NFPA 25 text is supplemented by expert explanations and examples of how to apply rules in specific situations. Scores of illustrations and photographs spell out concepts and aid comprehension of vital concepts.

NFPA 92B : Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces, 2009 Edition
Learn the Standards for Smoke Management in Large Spaces
Follow NFPA 92B's up-to-date technical requirements relevant to the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of new and retrofitted smoke management systems in buildings with large-volume spaces, such as atria and covered malls. Fully adoptable as law, NFPA 92B brings you the latest provisions for: *Establishing system performance to maintain a tenable environment *System testing requirements *Use of CFD and zone models *Data for calculating smoke exhaust *Location and design of smoke barriers *Calculations and equations that reflect the state-of the art

NFPA 101 : Life Safety Code, 2009 Edition
The Latest Rules for Sprinklers, Alarms, Emergency Lighting, Egress, Smoke Barriers and Special Hazard Protection
The benchmark for safety in all types of structures has been fully updated with new and revised requirements that work together more effectively than ever to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire and related hazards. Unique in the field, only the Life Safety Code establishes a minimum threshold of safety in both new and existing structures...contains a performance-based compliance option...and provides separate, more flexible criteria for building rehabilitation vs. new construction to encourage adaptive reuse of buildings without sacrificing safety.

NFPA 101 : Life Safety Code and Handbook Set, 2009 Edition
Get the NFPA 101 Standard and Handbook as a Set and Save!
The benchmark for safety in all types of structures has been fully updated with new and revised requirements that work together more effectively than ever to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire and related hazards. Unique in the field, only the Life Safety Code establishes a minimum threshold of safety in both new and existing structures...contains a performance-based compliance option...and provides separate, more flexible criteria for building rehabilitation vs. new construction to encourage adaptive reuse of buildings without sacrificing safety.

NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2006 Edition
Avoid Dangerous Errors and Maximize Safety in Residential and Commercial Properties
Consult the new guidelines in NFPA 211 for construction projects involving chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel-burning appliances. 57 pp. Significant changes in the 2006 NFPA 211 include: Revised structural and foundation requirements for chimneys and fireplaces Changes in the effective area of chimney connectors Revised provisions for firebox/fireplace construction and sizing Apply the accepted rules for everything from selection of equipment to installation to inspection. A chapter on maintenance provides facts about inspection of existing chimneys and cleaning methods. NFPA 211 is essential for architects, installers, equipment manufacturers, AHJ's, and building owners.

NFPA 329 : Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases, 2005 Edition
Appropriate Methods for Responding to Fire, Explosion and Human Health Hazards From Release of Flammable, Combustible or Hazardous Liquid Gas or Vapor
NFPA 329 outlines the appropriate methods for responding to fire, explosion, and human health hazards resulting from the release of a flammable, combustible, or otherwise hazardous liquid, gas, or vapor that may migrate to a subsurface structure. It incorporates provisions from NFPA 328 : Recommended Practice for the Control of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures. The 2005 edition of NFPA 329 was rewritten to correlate with the 2005 NFPA 326: Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.

NFPA 654 : Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, 2006 Edition
Learn Requirements for Preventing Fire & Dust Explosions
Prepared by the Technical Committee on Handling and Conveying of Dusts, Vapors, and Gases of the National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 921 : Fire & Explosion Investigations, 2008 Edition
Learn Requirements for Fire & Explosion Investigations
This edition of NFPA 921, Guide for Fire & Explosion Investigations, was prepared by the Technical Committee on Fire Investigations. It was issued by the Standards Council on December 11th, 2007 with an effective date of December 31, 2007, and supersedes all previous editions. This edition of NFPA 921 was approved as an American Standard on December 31, 2007.

NFPA 1901 : Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2009 Edition
Learn Requirements for Automotive Fire Apparatus, Rescue & HazMat Vehicles
Support fire fighters during response and on scene activity with the new NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. Updated to provide better safety and effectiveness of fire apparatus, the 2009 NFPA 1901 defines the requirements for new automotive fire apparatus designed to be used under emergency conditions for transporting personnel and equipment, and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of other hazardous situations. This important Standard covers everything from pumpers to aerial fire apparatus to special service apparatus, such as rescue vehicles and haz-mat vehicles, as well as quints and mobile foam apparatus

NFPA 5000: Building Construction and Safety Code, 2009 Edition
Complete Rules for Building Construction
Protect building occupants and contents with the latest requirements for construction, protection, and occupancy features needed to minimize danger to life and property. The 2009 NFPA 5000: Building Construction and Safety Code® provides complete rules for new construction, building rehab, and safety enforcement. Major changes to the 2009 Code affect: Elevator use for occupant-controlled evacuation Dedicated elevators for first responders Supplemental evacuation equipment Collapse prevention scenario design in the section on performance-based design Additional sprinkler mandates for all existing high-rise health care occupancies and all new apartment buildings Area of refuge communication systems Remoteness of exit access and exit discharge Exit stair path markings Health care occupancy door locking for patient protective/security needs Health care occupancy alcohol-based hand-rub dispenser provisions Alarm occupant notification via public address system in assembly occupancies and mercantile malls Be prepared to enhance safety in all types of occupancies.

Electrical Safety in the Workplace - The NFPA 70E & You - 2008 Edition
New Safety Training DVD Video Addressing the Electrical Hazards of Shock, Arc Flash & Arc Blast
Electrical Safety in the Workplace The NFPA 70E and You! is a new safety training video addressing the electrical hazards of shock, arc flash, and arc blast. This video assists industrial companies in improving electrical safety training by enabling their employees to recognize and avoid dangerous electrical hazards. This high quality DVD is accompanied by a training notes booklet, safety quiz, and presenters guide, supplied as documents on the DVD in PDF format to assist the safety director in developing in-house safety presentations.

National Fire Alarm Handbook, 2007 Edition
Exclusive Roadmap to the 2007 NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code
When you have questions about today's fire alarm system requirements, the 2007 National Fire Alarm Code Handbook has the answers! Significant new and revised provisions concerning such important topics as Mass Notification Systems, smoke detection in joist and beam ceiling applications, video image smoke and flame detection, multi-sensor and multi-criteria detectors, exit marking audible notification appliances, synchronization of visible notification appliances and smoke alarms with voice offer enormous potential for improving fire protection and life safety. The National Fire Alarm Code Handbook is your key to doing jobs right the first time

NFPA's Residential Wiring - 2008 Edition
Third Edition Updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code
The NFPA has updated this best-selling primer for designing and installing residential wiring according to the 2008 National Electrical Code®. NFPA s Residential Wiring, Third Edition outlines the steps and precautions needed to install power wiring, residential smoke detectors, and systems covered in Article 800 of the NEC®, such as telephone, cable TV, and broadband. With easy-to-read text and detailed illustrations, this text addresses specific challenges room by room, including AFCI protection for bedrooms, small appliance branch circuits for kitchens and dining rooms, GFCI protection for bathrooms and outdoor areas, finished and unfinished basements, HVAC equipment including water heaters, laundry rooms, general living areas and pools.

User's Manual for NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
Third Edition Updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code
Improve your knowledge of fire and explosion investigations with this essential tool! Written by the International Association of Arson Investigators and published by NFPA, User’s Manual for NFPA 921 features easy-to-understand language so you can be sure that you thoroughly grasp the “what,” “where," “when," “how,” and “why” of every aspect of the investigation process. Packed with page after page of visuals, activities, and Q&As that provide practical insight into the criteria in NFPA 921! The User’s Manual is designed to help make sure you have the in-depth understanding of the provisions in NFPA 921 you need to work confidently and succeed on the job...