Fire suppression and detection equipment

Journal Article · Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2006 · Coal Age

OSTI ID:20712332

Bates, E E ^[1]

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1. HSB Professional Loss Control, Lexington, KY (United States)

Inspection and testing guidelines go beyond the 'Code of Federal Regulation'. Title 30 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) contains requirements and references to national standards for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire suppression and detection equipment for mine operators. However, federal requirements have not kept pace with national standards and best practices. The article lists National Fire Protection (NFPA) standards that are referenced by the US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in 30 CFR. It then discusses other NFPA Standards excluded from 30 CFR and explains the NFPA standard development process. 2 refs., 3 tabs., 5 photos.

• OSTI ID: 20712332
• Journal Information: Coal Age, Vol. 111, Issue 1; Other Information: [e-mail]; ISSN 0009-9910
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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