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NFPA 170 : 2018

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FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SYMBOLS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

14-08-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2018

Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - Symbols for General Use
Chapter 5 - Symbols for Use by the Fire Service
Chapter 6 - Symbols for Use in Architectural and
             Engineering Drawings and Insurance
             Diagrams
Chapter 7 - Symbols for Use in Water Supply,
             Extinguishing, and Sprinkler System
             Drawings and Insurance Diagrams
Chapter 8 - Symbols for Use in Electronic Fire and
             Smoke Detection and Notification System
             Drawings and Insurance Diagrams
Chapter 9 - Symbols for Use in Pre-Incident Planning
             Sketches
Chapter 10 - Symbology for Emergency Management
             Mapping
Chapter 11 - Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and
             Plans
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Additional Explanatory Information on
          Chapters 1 Through 6
Annex C - Emergency Responder Map
Annex D - Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking
          System
Annex E - Informational References
Index

Gives symbols used for fire safety, emergency, and associated hazards.

DevelopmentNote
2009 version is also available in Spanish; See NFPA 170 SPANISH. (06/2010) Fire and Life Safety BMP Symbols PDF: 2012 Edition is also available. (07/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
80
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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