FIRE FIGHTING- CODES AND STANDARDS

FIRE FIGHTING CODES AND STANDARDS

In the world of growth and development, people along with comforts have merged their foot in the field of safety.

 whenever we invent a system it has a drawback and maybe having some hazardous problems but still, we use it for the sake of faster process.

As the faster process may sometimes create a big hazard with other people surrounding us.

Similarly, when a building is been constructed it has a variety of service which have the capability to create a hazard to the environment, so to ensure the safety of the human resources and building services we need to owe towards the term called Fire Fighting.

Well before shuffling towards the infographics of the whole system, it is necessary to understand the fire fighting codes and standards

CODES AND STANDARDS

Well before moving ahead with the installation of the system, it is necessary to make a note of it whether the selected system will ensure pure safety...

While designing a fire fighting system we need to have a reference from the respected or known body which assure the tag of safety to the projects.

Otherwise, the system which assures the safety to all services in the building and human resource will not be able to cope up with given words.

So to ensure proper management and certification to the design and installation there have been some codes and standards put forward.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CODES AND STANDARDS?

Well, standards are the selection categories for a system to be selected meeting some rules put forwarded by the authority…

Standards are the key element which ensures the safety of the system in design as well as installation if conducted as per the body conducts and rules.

Codes are the body which ensures the approval of the fire fighting design and installation by configuring with the standards selected while designing the projects.

Codes are the approval body of higher authority or local authority of the state, cities or countries which ensures whether the project follows the standard guidelines

STANDARDS

NFPA-NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

IFC-INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODES

IBC-INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES

Well, this is the standard which is accepted internationally …

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ)

AHJ is the organization, office or individual responsible for approving layout drawing, equipment and installation.

AHJ is the building or fire official of the city or country.

Well it is code means an authority which monitors whether the projects follow the guidelines of standards or not depending on it, it is approved.

So, in short, it is an approval authority to a project as per the region.

IBC-INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES

IBC is the foundation of the complete family of international codes. it is an essential tool to preserve public health and safety that provides a safeguard from hazards associated with the built environment.

It addresses the design and installation of the innovative material that meet or exceed public health and safety goals

Well in India FSAI Fire and security association of India monitors standards of NFPA.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organisation devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. In 2018, the NFPA claims to have 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organisation through its 250 technical committees.

      NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 
in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Home

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience

NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

NFPA 710, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1006, Core competencies for technical rescue

NFPA 1061, Standard for Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems

NFPA 1225, Standards for Emergency Services Communications

NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations Programs

NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents

NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

LISTING AND APPROVAL STANDARDS

Underwriter Laboratories(UL ) is an organization which has been testing and approving the product for consumer safety since 1894.

Originally known as underwriter electrical bureau, UL was founded in Chicago by William Merrill and has expanded to include 182 service centres in more than 70 countries.

Underwriter lab performs safety testing on  18750 categories of electrical, mechanical and chemical product.

This all about codes and standard one must know before submerging into the subject...

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