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NFPA 204M : 1991

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

SMOKE AND HEAT VENTING
Superseded date

10-01-1998

Published date

01-12-2013

Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Importance
1.2 Application and Scope
1.3 Principles of Venting
1.4 Classification of Occupancies
Chapter 2 Vents
2.1 Types of Vents
2.2 Vent Design Constraints
2.3 Methods of Operation
2.4 Dimensioning and Spacing of Vents
Chapter 3 Curtain Boards
3.1 General
3.2 Construction
3.3 Location and Depth
3.4 Spacing
Chapter 4 Installed Vent Area or Exhaust Capacity
4.1 General
4.2 Limited-Growth Fire
4.3 Continuous-Growth Fire
4.4 Fresh Air Make-Up
Chapter 5 Inspection and Maintenance
5.1 Importance
5.2 General
5.3 Frequency of Inspection and Maintenance
5.4 Conduct and Observation of Operational Tests
5.5 Ice and Snow Removal
Chapter 6 Venting in Sprinklered Buildings
Appendix A Derivation of Venting Relationships
Appendix B Bibliography
Appendix C Referenced Publications
Index

Defines principles of natural [non-mechanically induced] venting, types of vents, venting ratios, curtain boards, inspection and maintenance, and heat release. Coverage includes vent design constraints, methods of operation, fresh air make up, classification of occupancies, spacing, limited growth fire, continuous growth fire, and conduct and observation of operational tests. Also gives detailed appendices.

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

NFPA 101M : 1992 ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO LIFE SAFETY
NFPA 803 : 1998 FIRE PROTECTION FOR LIGHT WATER NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
NFPA 19911 : 1991 FIRE PROTECTION OF MUSEUMS AND MUSEUM COLLECTIONS
IEEE 979-2012 IEEE Guide for Substation Fire Protection
IEEE 241 : 1990 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
NFPA 231 : 1998 GENERAL STORAGE

NFPA 68 : 2013 EXPLOSION PROTECTION BY DEFLAGRATION VENTING

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