NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
Stop Fire in Its Tracks. Keep Your Fire Extinguishing Systems Prepped to Perform.
There are more than 450,000 structure fires every year. Use NFPA® 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, to help ensure your dry chemical fire suppression systems are ready to function in the case of a fire.
This vital standard offers comprehensive requirements on the design, installation, testing, inspection, operation, recharging, and maintenance of these critical fire safety systems. The standard covers all components—detectors, nozzles, operating devices, storage containers, etc.—through their entire life cycle. Other key criteria covered includes:
- Total flooding
- Local application
- Hand hose line
- Engineered and pre-engineered systems
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Retroactivity.
1.4 Equivalency.
1.5 Units and Formulas.
1.6 Qualifications.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
3.4 Systems Definitions.
Chapter 4 Components
4.1 General.
4.2 Detectors.
4.3 Hose Line.
4.4 Nozzles.
4.5 Operating Devices.
4.6 Pipe and Fittings.
4.7 Dry Chemical.
4.8 Expellant Gas.
4.9 Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
4.10 Storage Containers.
4.11 Indicators.
4.12 Assembly.
Chapter 5 System Requirements
5.1 Use and Limitations.
5.2 Multiple Systems Protecting a Common Hazard.
5.3 Systems Protecting Two or More Hazards.
5.4 Dry Chemical Requirements and Distribution.
5.5 Special Considerations.
5.6 Personnel Safety.
5.7 Operation and Control of Systems.
5.8 Dry Chemical and Expellant Gas Supply.
5.9 Piping.
Chapter 6 Total Flooding Systems
6.1 General.
6.2 Hazard Specifications.
Chapter 7 Local Application Systems
7.1 Uses.
7.2 Hazard Specifications.
Chapter 8 Hand Hose Line Systems
8.1 Separate Supplies.
8.2 Location, Spacing, and Actuation.
8.3 Dry Chemical Requirements.
8.4 Training.
Chapter 9 Pre-Engineered Systems
9.1 Uses.
9.2 Types of Systems.
9.3 Commercial Kitchen Hood, Duct, and Cooking Appliance Systems.
9.4 Manual Actuation Requirements.
9.5 System Annunciation Requirements.
9.6 System Supervision.
9.7 Review and Certification.
9.8 Vehicle Fueling Service Station Systems.
9.9 Systems for the Protection of Mobile Equipment.
9.10 Hand Hose Line Systems.
Chapter 10 Plans and Acceptance Tests
10.1 Specifications.
10.2 Plans.
10.3 Approval of Plans.
10.4 Approval of Installations.
10.5 Manual.
Chapter 11 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging
11.1 General Requirements.
11.2 Owner’s Inspection.
11.3 Maintenance.
11.4 Recharging.
11.5 Hydrostatic Testing.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Common Deficiencies and Impairments
Annex C Informational References
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Description | Stop Fire in Its Tracks. Keep Your Fire Extinguishing Systems Prepped to Perform. There are more than 450,000 structure fires every year. Use NFPA® 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, to help ensure your dry chemical fire suppression systems are ready to function in the case of a fire. This vital standard offers comprehensive requirements on the design, installation, testing, inspection, operation, recharging, and maintenance of these critical fire safety systems. The standard covers all components—detectors, nozzles, operating devices, storage containers, etc.—through their entire life cycle. Other key criteria covered includes:
Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. Chapter 4 Components 4.1 General. Chapter 5 System Requirements 5.1 Use and Limitations. Chapter 6 Total Flooding Systems 6.1 General. Chapter 7 Local Application Systems 7.1 Uses. Chapter 8 Hand Hose Line Systems 8.1 Separate Supplies. Chapter 9 Pre-Engineered Systems 9.1 Uses. Chapter 10 Plans and Acceptance Tests 10.1 Specifications. Chapter 11 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging 11.1 General Requirements. Annex A Explanatory Material 2024 (9781455930418) 2021 (9781455926275) 2017 (9781455915521) 2013 (NFPA17-13) |