Recommended practice for fire protection for electric generating plants and high voltage direct current converter stations. 2005 ed.

Miscellaneous · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005

OSTI ID:20961364

The standard outlines fire safety recommendations for gas, oil, coal, and alternative fuel electric generating plants including high voltage direct current converter stations and combustion turbine units greater than 7500 hp used for electric generation. Provisions apply to both new and existing plants. The document provides fire prevention and fire protection recommendations for the: safety of construction and operating personnel; physical integrity of plant components; and continuity of plant operations. The 2005 edition includes revisions and new art that clarify existing provisions. 5 annexes.

• Research Organization: National Fire Protection Association, Manchester, NH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 20961364
• Resource Relation: Related Information: NFPA 850
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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