Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Language(s)

English

Published date

13-05-2023

Publisher

National Fire Protection Association

This document addresses issues associated with the development of hazardous conditions from fire involving passenger road vehicles and the time available for safe egress or rescue.

DocumentType	Guide
Pages	54
PublisherName	National Fire Protection Association
Status	Current
Supersedes	NFPA 556 : 2020

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