NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2008 Edition
Update your current NFPA Standards with the most recent NFPA 61.
Item #: 230-6102-08
Author: NFPA Publisher: NFPA Manufacturer: National Fire Protection Association Manufacturer Item #: 6108 Format: Paperback
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Protect agricultural and food processing facilities from fire and explosion hazards. Consult the revised NFPA 61.
Turn to the latest edition of NFPA 61 for requirements addressing the protection of lives and property in facilities that handle agricultural bulk materials, their by-products, and dusts. The Standard addresses construction, ventilation, and equipment, plus provides numerous other rules. Major changes make this edition a "must."
Only the 2008 NFPA 61 includes:
Clarified requirements for life safety and construction
Added provisions for safety devices on belt conveyors
First-time rules for proper head section venting, along with a rule requiring all filters be located outside
The important additions above, along with clarification of training requirements, make the 2008 edition essential for facility owners, safety and health consultants, and enforcers. 32 pp.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Administration
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 Definitions
Chapter 4 Construction Requirements
Chapter 5 Ventilation and Venting
Chapter 6 Explosion Prevention, Relief, and Venting
Chapter 7 Equipment
Chapter 8 Dryers
Chapter 9 Heat Transfer Operations
Chapter 10 Dust Control
Chapter 11 Pneumatic Conveying
Chapter 12 Building Fire Protection
Chapter 13 Supplemental Requirements
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Supplementary Information on Fire Protection
Annex C Supplementary Information on Fumigation
Annex D Employee Health and Safety
Annex E Schematics of Typical Pneumatic Conveying Installations
Annex F Informational References
Index
NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2008 Edition
NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2008 Edition
Item#: 230-6102-08
Publisher: NFPA In Stock