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NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers

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et the Requirements for Helping to Keep Water-Cooling Towers Safe and Compliant.

Water-cooling towers are an integral element of fire protection. NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers, presents the requirements for safeguarding field-erected and factory-assembled water-cooling towers of combustible construction, or those in which the fill is of combustible material.

Designers, installers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel utilize NFPA 214 for fire protection. Code officials depend on this standard for inspection, and facilities managers reference its maintenance chapter to help ensure proper care.

This NFPA^® standard helps experts determine the type and amount of fire protection needed by taking into account the following factors:

Continuity of operation
Size and construction of the tower
Type of tower
Location of tower
Water supply
Climate

Get the latest requirements on fire protection for water-cooling towers by ordering your copy of NFPA 214 today.

The 2026 edition of NFPA 214 features several clarifications to improve the standard’s functionality for the user and coordination with other documents.

NFPA^® 214 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers 2026 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.

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.

Chapter 4 General Requirements
4.1 Construction Materials of Water-Cooling Towers.
4.2 Fire Hazard or Fire Risk Analysis.
4.3 Combustible Exterior Surfaces.
4.4 Combustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection.
4.5 Noncombustible Exterior Surfaces.
4.6 Noncombustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection.
4.7 Combustible Towers on Building Roofs.
4.8 Screening.
4.9 Fire-Resistant Partition.
4.10 Noncombustible Material.

Chapter 5 Fire Protection
5.1 General.
5.2 Fire Protection System Design.
5.3 Corrosion Protection.
5.4 Hydrant Protection.
5.5 Standpipe Protection.
5.6 Water Supply.
5.7 Lightning Protection.
5.8 Earthquake Protection.

Chapter 6 Electrical Equipment and Wiring
6.1 Installation.
6.2 Overcurrent Protection.
6.3 Stop Fan.
6.4 Interlock.
6.5 Vibration-Controlled Switch.

Chapter 7 Internal Combustion Engine–Driven Fans
7.1 Internal Combustion Engines.

Chapter 8 Operating Features, Maintenance, and Access
8.1 Housekeeping.
8.2 Smoking.
8.3 Mechanical Inspection.
8.4 Inspection Frequency.
8.5 Welding and Cutting.
8.6 Down Time.
8.7 Access.
8.8 Lockout.
8.9 Temporary Supports.
8.10 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Water-Cooling Tower Types
Annex C Informational References

2026 (9781455932511)

2021 (9781455927401)

2016 (9781455913053)

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Description	et the Requirements for Helping to Keep Water-Cooling Towers Safe and Compliant. Water-cooling towers are an integral element of fire protection. NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers, presents the requirements for safeguarding field-erected and factory-assembled water-cooling towers of combustible construction, or those in which the fill is of combustible material. Designers, installers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel utilize NFPA 214 for fire protection. Code officials depend on this standard for inspection, and facilities managers reference its maintenance chapter to help ensure proper care. This NFPA^® standard helps experts determine the type and amount of fire protection needed by taking into account the following factors: Continuity of operation Size and construction of the tower Type of tower Location of tower Water supply Climate Get the latest requirements on fire protection for water-cooling towers by ordering your copy of NFPA 214 today. The 2026 edition of NFPA 214 features several clarifications to improve the standard’s functionality for the user and coordination with other documents. NFPA^® 214 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers 2026 Edition Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 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. Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Construction Materials of Water-Cooling Towers. 4.2 Fire Hazard or Fire Risk Analysis. 4.3 Combustible Exterior Surfaces. 4.4 Combustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection. 4.5 Noncombustible Exterior Surfaces. 4.6 Noncombustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection. 4.7 Combustible Towers on Building Roofs. 4.8 Screening. 4.9 Fire-Resistant Partition. 4.10 Noncombustible Material. Chapter 5 Fire Protection 5.1 General. 5.2 Fire Protection System Design. 5.3 Corrosion Protection. 5.4 Hydrant Protection. 5.5 Standpipe Protection. 5.6 Water Supply. 5.7 Lightning Protection. 5.8 Earthquake Protection. Chapter 6 Electrical Equipment and Wiring 6.1 Installation. 6.2 Overcurrent Protection. 6.3 Stop Fan. 6.4 Interlock. 6.5 Vibration-Controlled Switch. Chapter 7 Internal Combustion Engine–Driven Fans 7.1 Internal Combustion Engines. Chapter 8 Operating Features, Maintenance, and Access 8.1 Housekeeping. 8.2 Smoking. 8.3 Mechanical Inspection. 8.4 Inspection Frequency. 8.5 Welding and Cutting. 8.6 Down Time. 8.7 Access. 8.8 Lockout. 8.9 Temporary Supports. 8.10 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Water-Cooling Tower Types Annex C Informational References 2026 (9781455932511) 2021 (9781455927401) 2016 (9781455913053)