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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Mine operators seeking further information in the area of fire prevention and control may consult the following national consensus standards.
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§§ 57.4200, 57.4201, 57.4261, and 57.4262 |
NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguisher. |
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NFPA No. 11—Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems. |
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NFPA No. 11A—High Expansion Foam Systems. |
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NFPA No. 12—Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems. |
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NFPA No. 12A—Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems. |
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NFPA No. 13—Water Sprinkler Systems. |
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NFPA No. 14—Standpipe and Hose Systems. |
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NFPA No. 15—Water Spray Fixed Systems. |
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NFPA No. 16—Foam Water Spray Systems. |
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NFPA No. 17—Dry-Chemical Extinguishing Systems. |
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NFPA No. 121—Mobile Surface Mining Equipment. |
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NFPA No. 291—Testing and Marking Hydrants. |
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NFPA No. 1962—Care, Use, and Maintenance of Fire Hose, Connections, and Nozzles. |
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§ 57.4202 |
NFPA No. 14—Standpipe and Hose Systems. |
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NFPA No. 291—Testing and Marking Hydrants. |
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§ 57.4203 |
NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguishers. |
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§ 57.4230 |
NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguishers. |
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NFPA No. 121—Mobile Surface Mining Equipment. |
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§ 57.4260 |
NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguishers. |
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§ 57.4261 |
NFPA No. 14—Standpipe and Hose Systems. |
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§ 57.4533 |
NFPA Fire Protection Handbook. |
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§ 57.4560 |
ASTM E-162—Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources 30 CFR Pt. 57, Subpt. C, App. I APPENDIX I TO SUBPART C OF PART 57—NATIONAL CONSENSUS STANDARDS - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-pt-30-57-subpt-c-app-i/
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