NFPA committees soliciting proposals

NFPA committees soliciting proposals

The following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) committees are beginning work on their reports and will be accepting proposals for recommendations up until 5 p.m. EDST/EST on the closing dates indicated below. Proposals must be submitted on proposal forms available in the back of all NFPA documents or from NFPA headquarters.

Closing date: 6/1/97

NFPA 99-1996, Health Care Facilities.

NFPA 99B-1996, Hypobaric Facilities.

Closing date: 6/27/97

NFPA 1975-1994, Station/Work Uniforms for Fire Fighters.

NFPA 1991-1994, Vapor-Protective Suits for Hazardous Chemical Emergencies.

NFPA 1992-1994, Liquid Splash-Protective Suits for Hazardous Chemical Emergencies.

NFPA 1993-1994, Support Function Protective Clothing for Hazardous Chemical Operations.

Closing date: 7/18/97

NFPA 16-1995, Installation of Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems.

NFPA 16A-1994, Installation of Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems.

NFPA 51B-1994, Cutting and Welding Processes.

NFPA 75-1995, Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment.

NFPA 91-1995, Exhaust Systems for Air Convey of Materials.

NFPA 110-1996, Emergency and Standby Power Systems.

NFPA 111-1996, Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems.

NFPA 501C-1996, Recreational Vehicles.

NFPA 501D-1996, Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds.

NFPA 655-1993, Sulfur Fires and Explosions.

NFPA 701-1996, Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films.

NFPA 1470-1994, Search and Rescue Training for Structural Collapse Incidents.

NFPA 8502-1995, Furnace Explosions/Implosions in Multiple Burner Boilers.

For additional information or a draft copy of new documents, contact the Codes and Standards Administration; NFPA; 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101; Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

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