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NFPA 400 : 2016

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CODE
Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

15-10-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2016

Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - Classification of Materials, Wastes, and
             Hazard of Contents
Chapter 5 - Permissible Storage and Use Locations
Chapter 6 - Fundamental Requirements
Chapter 7 - Emergency Planning, Fire Risk Control,
             and Chemical Hazard Requirements for
             Industrial Processes
Chapter 8 - Reserved
Chapter 9 - Security for Hazardous Materials
Chapter 10 - Performance-Based Option
Chapter 11 - Ammonium Nitrate Solids and Liquids
Chapter 12 - Corrosive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 13 - Flammable Solids
Chapter 14 - Organic Peroxide Formulations
Chapter 15 - Oxidizer Solids and Liquids
Chapter 16 - Reserved
Chapter 17 - Pyrophoric Solids and Liquids
Chapter 18 - Toxic or Highly Toxic Solids and Liquids
Chapter 19 - Unstable (Reactive) Solids and Liquids
Chapter 20 - Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 21 - Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed
             Gases and Cryogenic Fluids
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Chemical Data
Annex C - Hazardous Materials Management Plans and
          Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements
Annex D - Security Information
Annex E - Properties and Uses of Ammonium Nitrate
          and Fire-Fighting Procedures
Annex F - Typical Organic Peroxide Formulations
Annex G - Oxidizers
Annex H - Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids
Annex I - Emergency Response Guideline
Annex J - Hazardous Material Definitions Comparison
          Table
Annex K - Sample Ordinance for Adopting NFPA 400
Annex L - Informational References
Index

Pertains to the storage, use, and handling of the following hazardous materials in all occupancies and facilities: (1) Ammonium nitrate solids and liquids (2) Corrosive solids and liquids (3) Flammable solids (4) Organic peroxide formulations (5) Oxidizer - solids and liquids (6) Pyrophoric solids and liquids (7) Toxic and highly toxic solids and liquids (8) Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids (9) Water-reactive solids and liquids (10) Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids as included within the context of NFPA 55

DevelopmentNote
2010 Edition is also available in Spanish Language, See NFPA 400 SPANISH. (01/2011) Supersedes NFPA 430, NFPA 432, NFPA 434 and NFPA 490. (03/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
241
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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