NFPA 1145 provides the latest safety guidelines for pyrotechnic effects and fight structural fires safely and effectively with the most current advice for Class A foams!

NFPA 1145 - Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual Structural Fire Fighting, 2006 Edition presents fundamental information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for structural fire fighting and protection. Topics covered in this document include foam properties and characteristics, proportioning and discharge hardware, application techniques, and safety considerations.

Formatting and editorial changes clarify requirements, improve readability, and facilitate cross-referencing with other NFPA codes and standards. Approx. 20 pp.

Revisions to the 2006 edition include:

• Clarification of the document scope
  
• Updated definitions correlate with those used in NFPA 1150: Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
  
• Added wording emphasizes the need for fire fighter training for application proficiency and safety
  
• New Annex material discusses foam expansion ratio and drain time testing

Table of Contents:

• Administration
• Referenced Publications
• Definitions
• Foam Properties and Characteristics
• Hardware
• Foam Operations
• Operational Safety
• Annex A Explanatory Material
• Annex B Informational References
• Index