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NFPA 654 : 2020

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Language(s)

English

Published date

25-08-2019

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Goal. 1.4 Application.1.5 Conflicts. 1.6 Retroactivity.1.7 Equivalency. 1.8 Units and Formulas.Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions.Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Owner’s Obligation.4.2 Objectives.4.3 Compliance Options.Chapter 5 Hazard Identification 5.1 Hazard Identification. Chapter 6 Performance-Based Design Option 6.1 General Requirements.6.2 Performance Criteria.6.3 Design Scenarios.6.4 Evaluation of Proposed Design.Chapter 7 Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA) 7.1 General Requirements. 7.2 Hazard Assessment. Chapter 8 Management Systems 8.1 Retroactivity. 8.2 General. (Reserved) 8.3 Operating Procedures. 8.4 Housekeeping Procedures and Portable Vacuum Cleaners. 8.5 Open Flames and Sparks (Hot Work). 8.6 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 8.7 Inspection and Maintenance. 8.8 Employee Training and Procedures. 8.9 Contractors and Subcontractors. 8.10 Emergency Planning and Response. 8.11 Incident Investigation. 8.12 Management of Change. 8.13 Document Retention. (Reserved) 8.14 Management Systems Review. (Reserved) 8.15 Employee Participation. (Reserved) Chapter 9 Hazard Management: Mitigation and Prevention 9.1 Process and Facility Design. 9.2 Building Design.9.3 Equipment Design.9.4 Ignition Source Control. 9.5 Pyrophoric Dusts. (Reserved)9.6 Dust Control.9.7 Explosion Prevention and Protection. 9.8 Fire Protection. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Explosion Protection Annex C Informational Primer on Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems Annex D Dust Layer Characterization and Precautions Annex E Deflagration Propagation Isolation Methods Annex F Use of Water as Extinguishing Agent for Combustible Particulate Solids Annex G Informational References

This standard provides requirements for all phases of the manufacturing, processing, blending, conveying, repackaging, and handling of combustible dusts and particulate solids or hybrid mixtures, regardless of concentration or particle size, where the materials present a fire, a flash fire, or an explosion hazard.

DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978-145592323-6
Pages
76
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Current
Supersedes

NFPA 820:2024 Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
NFPA 499:2024 Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

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