NFC Master Index

NFC Master Index
A
A-60 class division (marine) 2010:10.4.2.3
Definition 2010:3.4.1, 2010:A.3.4.1
Abort
Definition 1143:B.1.2.1
Abort gates/abort dampers 654:7.14, 654:10.2.9, 654:12.2.4, 654:A.7.13.1.1.2 to A.7.13.2.3.5,

654:B.6.1, 654:C.1.1, 654:C.1.2, 654:C.2.1, 654:C.2.3
Definition 654:3.3.1
Aboveground tanks
Abandonment 30:21.7.4, 30:A.21.7.4.1, 31:7.13.2.5
Atmospheric tanks see Atmospheric tanks
Bulk plants 30A:4.2.2, 30A:11.4.6
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:7.3.1 to 7.3.4, 120:7.3.6 to 7.3.8, 120:A.7.3.1,
120:A.7.3.2, 120:A.7.3.3.4, 120:A.7.3.3.6
Definition 1:3.3.235.1, 1:3.3.235.2, 30:3.3.47.1, 30A:3.3.15.1
Fire resistant 30:22.9
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.3.6
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.2, 1:A.66.2.3.1.1 to A.66.2.5.7.4, 30:21.4.1,
30:21.5.2, 30:21.7.1, 30:21.7.4, 30:Chap. 22, 30:27.8.1, 30:A.21.5.2, 30:A.21.7.1, 30:A.21.7.4.1,
30:A.27.8.1.6, 30:Annex B
Fill pipes 30:21.4.4, 30:A.21.4.4
Testing 30:21.5.2, 30:A.21.5.2
Flooding, in areas subject to 30:22.14
Lightning protection 780:7.4.1, 780:7.4.2.2, 780:A.7.4.1.2
LP-Gas
Motor fueling facilities 30A:12.3, 30A:A.12.3.3
Nonrefrigerated 59:5.4.1, 59:5.5.1, 59:5.5.4, 59:10.2.4, 59:10.6.2, 59:A.5.4.1.9
Refrigerated 59:6.7
Relief devices on 59:10.2.4, 59:10.6.2
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.2.2.2, 1:42.2.3.2.1, 1:42.2.3.3.2, 1:42.2.3.5 to 42.2.3.11,
1:42.2.7.2.2.5, 1:A.42.2.3.3.8.2, 30A:4.2.1(3), 30A:4.2.2, 30A:4.3.2, 30A:4.3.3, 30A:4.3.5,
30A:4.3.7, 30A:4.3.8, 30A:4.3.10, 30A:Table 8.3.1, 30A:11.4.6, 30A:12.3, 30A:13.2.1(2),
30A:A.4.3.2, 30A:A.4.3.8, 30A:A.12.3.3
Alternative fuels 1:42.2.8.3, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3
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Fire resistant 1:42.2.3.5
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:11.4.6
Protection 1:42.2.3.6 to 42.2.3.9, 1:A.42.2.3.8.2, 1:A.42.2.3.9
Vaults 1:42.2.3.4
Outside tanks, installation of 31:7.9
Overfilling and spillage control 30:21.7.1, 30A:4.3.2.7(2), 30A:4.3.2.8, 30A:4.3.6.4, 30:A.21.7.1
Protected 30:22.10, 30A:4.3.2.6, 30A:4.3.5, 30A:4.3.7, 30A:A.4.3.7.2
Definition 1:3.3.235.2.1, 30:3.3.47.1.1, 30A:3.3.15.4, 30A:A.3.3.15.4
Releases, checking for 329:6.2.7(3), 329:7.2.2, 329:7.3.3, 329:7.6, 329:A.7.2.2
Reuse 30:21.7.4.2
Solvent storage 36:5.2.2.3, 36:5.2.2.4, 36:5.5.1.2, 36:A.5.5.1.2
Spillage control 30:22.11, 30:A.22.11
Testing 30:21.5.2, 30:A.21.5.2
Venting 30:22.6, 30:22.7, 30:22.9.2, 30:22.10.2, 30:22.11.4.8, 30:27.8.1, 30:A.22.7.3.1 to
A.22.7.3.11, 30:A.27.8.1.6, 30:Annex B
Abrasion
Absolute atmosphere
Definition 99:3.3.14.2, 99B:3.3.3.2
Absolute pressure
Definition 1:3.3.1, 1:A.3.3.1, 53:3.3.26.1, 55:3.3.1, 55:A.3.3.1, 99:3.3.148.1, 99B:3.3.18.1
Absolute temperature 921:5.5.4.1

Definition 921:3.3.1, 921:A.3.3.1
Abuse
Definition 1035:3.3.1, 1035:A.3.3.1
AC (alternating current)
Boat 921:28.3.5.3.2, 921:28.4.5.1, 921:28.4.9.3, 921:28.8.2
Definition 1124:D.1.1, 1126:D.1.1
Electronic equipment, sensitive 70:647.3, 70:647.5
50 volts, less than 70E:410.10(C)(3)
50 volts to 1000 volts 70E:410.10(C)(4), 70E:410.10(C)(5)
Fire investigations 921:8.2.2.3, 921:8.2.2.4, 921:8.3.2.1, 921:8.3.2.2, 921:28.3.5.3.2,
921:28.4.5.1, 921:28.4.9.3, 921:28.8.2
Grounding of systems 70:215.4(B), 70:250.20, 70:250.21, 70:250.24(A), 70:250.26, 70:250.30,
70:250.66, 70:300.20
Insulation tests 70B:6.2.5.7, 70B:21.9.3
Magnet solenoids 70B:12.8.3
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Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 10
1 kV and over 70E:410.10(C)(6)
Resistance and reactance conversion 70:Chap. 9 Table 9
Supplies, industrial equipment 79:4.3.2
Accelerants
Absorbed by solid materials 921:16.5.4.4
Evidence of 921:6.2.5.2, 921:6.2.13.3.2, 921:6.3.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2.5 to 6.3.3.2.7, 921:6.3.7.2.2,
921:6.3.7.8, 921:16.4.2, 921:16.5.4, 921:16.6.2, 921:25.3.3.2, 921:A.16.4.2, 921:A.16.5.4.6,
921:A.16.5.4.7
Exotic 921:22.2.4, 921:A.22.2.4
Liquid 921:6.2.13.3.2, 921:6.3.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2.5 to 6.3.3.2.7, 921:6.3.7.2.2, 921:6.3.7.8,
921:16.5.4, 921:16.6.2, 921:22.2.2, 921:22.2.7.3, 921:A.16.5.4.6, 921:A.16.5.4.7
Solid 921:16.5.4, 921:16.6.2, 921:A.16.5.4.6, 921:A.16.5.4.7
Testing 921:16.5.4, 921:A.16.5.4.6, 921:A.16.5.4.7
Accelerators, particle 801:C.8
Acceptable
Acceptable entry conditions

Acceptance
Definition 1901:3.3.1, 1906:3.3.1, 1912:3.3.1, 1925:3.3.1
Acceptance criteria
Fire risk assessment 551:4.3.2, 551:4.4.3, 551:5.1.3, 551:6.3.2, 551:7.2.3, 551:A.4.4.3.4,
551:A.5.1.2, 551:A.5.1.3.2, 551:A.5.1.3.6
Acceptance tests see also specific types of equipment and systems

Definition 1901:3.3.2, 1906:3.3.2, 1912:3.3.2, 1925:3.3.2
Acceptors
Access
Doors see Doors, Access
Exit see Exit access
Fire fighting/emergency services see Access, fire fighting/emergency services
Furnaces and ovens 54:10.10.3, 54:10.11.8, 86:5.2.6, 86:7.7, 86:14.5, 86:A.5.2.6.1, 86:A.7.7,
90B:5.1.4.5
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Definition 90B:3.3.1
Electrically heated units 86:6.6.4.2(A)
Low oxygen ovens 86:10.2.4(2), 86:10.2.9.3, 86:10.2.12, 86:A.10.2.9.3
Gas appliances 54:9.2.1, 54:9.4.3, 54:9.5.1
Primary (search and rescue)
Secondary (rescue)
Tanks 326:Chap. 9
Water supplies, to see Water supplies, Access to
Access, fire fighting/emergency services 1:1.1.1(7), 1:5.3.3(5), 1:5.3.3(6), 1:18.1.1.1, 1:18.2,

1:A.1.1.1(7), 1:A.18.2.2 to A.18.2.4, 5000:7.1.5, 5000:46.5.3, 5000:A.7.1.5.2.5.6(B), 5000:D.1.5.2
Aircraft 402:7.1.1, 402:9.4, 402:10.4.4, 407:4.1.5
Airports 1:21.1.2, 1:21.2.2.2, 1:42.4.2.1.6, 402:4.2.3, 402:4.2.4, 402:4.2.6, 402:4.2.9,
402:4.5.1(2), 402:6.1.2, 402:6.1.4, 402:6.1.5, 402:6.1.7, 402:7.3.2, 402:7.5.11.3, 402:10.4.4,
402:11.2.3, 402:14.2.7, 424:5.2, 424:5.4.2, 424:5.4.3, 424:5.4.5, 424:5.4.6, 424:6.3.2(1),
424:6.4.1, 424:7.3.2(1), 424:7.4.1, 424:7.4.2, 424:A.5.2, 424:A.5.4.2
Frangible gates/fences 402:4.2.5
Bridges 1:18.2.3.4.5, 241:7.5.5.9
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 7.15.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table
14.14.2
Construction sites 1:16.3.4, 241:7.5, 241:7.7.6, 241:11.4.5, 241:A.7.7.6
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.12.6, 909:13.3.1.4, 909:13.6.1
Historic structures 914:6.3.2, 914:13.2.8.2.4, 914:13.3.1.4, 914:13.6.1, 914:A.13.6.1.1.1
Control of 1561:5.3.26, 1561:A.5.3.26
Detention and correctional occupancies 1620:14.3.1, 1620:A.14.3.1
Electrical service disconnect 1:A.11.1.7.1
Fire protection equipment, access to 1:13.1.4
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.7, 170:Table 7.2, 170:A.7.2
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.4, 1:A.65.11.3.4
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:6.2.3.1, 130:6.2.3.2, 130:6.2.7.1(3)
Gated subdivisions 1:18.2.2.2
Health care occupancies 1620:13.3.3, 1620:A.13.3.3
Heliports 1:21.3.2.2, 1:21.3.3.3, 1:21.3.5, 418:4.4, 418:5.6, 418:8.2, 418:A.5.6.3
Highways 502:4.3.1(12), 502:4.3.4, 502:5.2.2, 502:5.2.3, 502:9.3.4, 502:12.3(11)
Industrial occupancies 1620:19.3.4
Light water reactor electric generating plants, advanced 804:6.5.2.2, 804:6.7, 804:10.4.1.4(1),
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804:10.4.2.4(1), 804:10.4.3(1), 804:11.5.3
Mall buildings 5000:27.4.4.9
Marinas and boatyards 303:4.2.2, 303:7.1.2, 303:7.2.1.8, 303:7.2.3.1, 303:8.13.9
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves 307:4.4.2.2, 307:6.2(1), 307:6.3, 307:6.5, 307:6.6.2,
307:8.8.2, 307:9.5.3.2.2, 307:9.5.6.2, 307:10.2.1.2
Marine vessels 312:4.9.3, 312:4.9.4, 312:4.11.4, 312:5.15, 1405:6.9.2(4), 1405:8.2,
1405:9.1.1(2), 1405:9.7.3.4, 1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:10.4.3, 1405:13.5(9)
Forward and aft compartments 1405:9.8.5, 1405:12.5.1, 1405:12.6
Hold 1405:9.8.4, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:12.13.1
Machinery spaces 1405:9.8.2(3), 1405:9.8.3, 1405:12.10.8.2, 1405:12.14.5.6
Motorsports venues 610:4.5.6, 610:4.6.2.1, 610:5.2.2(8)
Planning for 1620:5.4.1
Pyrotechnics display 1126:B.1(1)
Storage facilities 1:22.3, 1:31.3.3.3.6, 1:31.3.4.2(3), 1:31.3.4.3.2, 1:31.3.5.2(3), 1:31.3.5.3.3,
1:31.3.8.3.2, 1:31.3.8.3.3, 1:33.5, 1:34.3.2, 1:34.4.3.2, 1:34.5.4.1, 1:A.31.3.8.3.3, 1620:20.3.2,
1620:A.20.3.2
Subterranean spaces 520:8.3, 520:A.8.3
Suburban and rural areas, developments in 1141:4.2.2.1, 1141:Chap. 5, 1141:6.1, 1141:9.1.4,
1141:A.6.1.3, 1141:A.6.1.4
Tunnels 502:7.6.2(3), 502:A.7.6.2(3), 502:H.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.8(4), 820:10.9.2
Wildland fires 1:17.3.7, 1144:4.3.5, 1144:A.4.3.3, 1144:A.4.3.5
Access box 1:16.3.4.3, 1:18.2.2.1

Definition 1:3.3.2
Access control 730:8.13

Apartment buildings 730:15.3.3(6) to (11), 730:15.3.3(14), 730:15.3.3(15), 730:15.3.3(19),
730:15.3.4(9), 730:15.3.4(12)
Assembly occupancies 730:16.4.1.2, 730:22.3.3.3
Business occupancies 730:19.3.2, 730:19.4.2, 730:19.4.4.1, 730:19.4.4.10, 730:19.4.6.6,
730:19.4.7
Definition 730:3.3.1, 730:A.3.3.1, 731:3.3.1, 731:A.3.3.1
Educational occupancies 730:11.11 to 11.13, 730:11.14(2) to (9)
Electronic access control systems 731:Chap. 6, 731:Fig. A.4.7.2.1(3)(c)
Health care occupancies 730:12.4.4.3, 730:12.4.4.5
Hotels 730:14.4.3, 730:14.4.6(5), 730:14.4.6(10)
Industrial occupancies 730:20.4.1.1, 730:20.4.1.4, 730:20.5.2
Mercantile occupancies 730:17.4.1, 730:18.4.2.2, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(8), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(10)
Parking facilities 730:21.4.1.2, 730:21.4.2.3
Access floor system 318:6.4

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Definition 318:3.3.27.1
Access panels (exhaust systems) 96:7.1.6, 96:7.4.3, 96:7.4.4.2, 96:11.6.9, 96:11.6.10

Definition 96:3.3.1
Accessible (accessibility) 5000:4.1.3.1.2.4, 5000:4.1.5.1, 5000:5.2.2.7, 5000:5.3.4, 5000:Chap. 12

Air conditioning and ventilating systems 90A:4.1.1, 90A:4.2.3.2, 90A:4.3.4, 90A:A.4.3.4.1,
90A:A.7.1.1
Apartment buildings 5000:25.1.7
Assembly occupancies 5000:12.6.2.4, 5000:16.1.7
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.4.2.9, 5000:15.4.4, 5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:15.5.4,
5000:15.7.2.3, 5000:15.8.6, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.1.7
Definition 54:3.3.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.1, 90A:3.3.1, 211:3.3.1, 211:A.3.3.1, 302:3.3.1,
501:9.2.1, 501:10.2.1, 1192:3.3.1, 1925:3.3.3, 5000:3.3.1
Demolition operations 5000:A.14.1
Easily
Equipment (manufactured housing) 501:11.4.3, 501:11.4.6, 501:11.7.5
Fire escape ladders 5000:11.2.9.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2
Hazard areas
Definition 160:3.3.2.1.1
Historic structures 5000:12.2.5, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.6.4, 5000:15.10.1.4
Means of egress see Means of egress
Openings see Openings and opening protectives
Readily see Readily accessible
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.1.3
Skywalk bridges 5000:13.8.7
Storage occupancies 5000:30.1.7
Wiring methods 73:4.2.1, 501:11.8.15.2
Definition 73:3.3.1.1, 501:11.2.2
Accessible emission limit (AEL) 115:D.1

Definition 115:3.3.1, 115:A.3.3.1
Accessible routes (accessibility) 5000:12.2.3, 5000:12.2.5, 5000:12.6, 5000:12.45.5.3,

5000:12.45.8.2.2, 5000:12.45.9.2, 5000:12.45.11.1, 5000:12.45.12.2, 5000:12.45.14.2, 5000:D.1.5.2
Assembly area 5000:16.2.5.4, 5000:A.16.2.5.4.2 to A.16.2.5.4.4
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Accessories
Definition 70E:320.2, 1936:3.3.1
Accessory buildings/structures
Definition 225:3.3.19, 225:A.3.3.19, 501:11.2.30, 501A:3.3.9, 501A:A.3.3.9, 1141:3.3.1,
1144:3.3.1, 1194:3.3.1, 1194:C.1 to C.3, 5000:3.3.65.1
Manufactured homes 225:4.5.2, 225:7.6, 501A:4.1.1.1, 501A:4.5, 501A:6.2.3.5, 501A:6.3.6.1,
501A:6.4
Recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds 1194:5.1.2.1, 1194:5.1.2.2
Suburban and rural areas 1141:6.2.1.2
Wildland fire areas 1144:4.2.1.3, 1144:4.2.3.5, 1144:4.2.4.4, 1144:4.2.5.4, 1144:5.1.3.1,
1144:5.8, 1144:A.4.2.1.3, 1144:A.4.2.3.5, 1144:A.4.2.4.4, 1144:A.4.2.5.4, 1144:A.5.1.3.1,
1144:A.5.8
Accessory rooms see Stages (theater)
Accidents see also Emergency incidents

Aircraft see Aircraft accidents
Definition 921:3.3.3, 1521:3.3.1
Fire cause 921:18.2.5, 921:18.2.6, 921:19.2.1.1, 921:19.5.1, 921:A.18.2.5
Fire department 1521:4.3.3, 1521:5.3.3, 1521:5.4, 1521:5.5, 1521:5.6.5, 1521:6.6, 1521:A.5.4.2,
1521:A.5.4.4, 1521:A.5.5.2, 1521:A.6.6.3
Investigations, procedures, and review 1451:4.1.5, 1451:5.3.11, 1451:9.1.4, 1451:Chap. 9,
1451:A.5.3.11, 1451:A.9.1.4, 1500:4.4.4, 1500:4.4.5, 1500:A.4.4.5
Prevention 1451:4.1.5, 1451:5.5.4, 1451:5.5.5, 1451:Chap. 8, 1451:9.2, 1451:A.9.2.3
Accommodation area
Accommodation spaces 301:6.1.2, 301:6.2.1.4.2.2, 301:7.5.2.1, 301:Chap. 10, 301:14.5.2(9),

1405:5.1.2, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.15
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.3.3, 301:20.4, 301:20.13.1.1, 301:A.20.3.3, 301:A.20.4.1.1,
301:A.20.4.2
Definition 52:3.3.45.1, 302:3.3.2, 1405:3.3.1, 1925:3.3.4
Fire investigations 921:28.2, 921:28.4.7.4, 921:28.10.1.1.2, 921:28.10.1.1.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:9.2.1, 1925:9.2.2, 1925:9.2.5.3, 1925:14.1.2.1, 1925:15.1.1,
1925:15.1.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.5.2, 301:21.2.6.2, 301:21.2.8.6, 301:21.4, 301:21.15.3,
301:21.15.12.5, 301:21.15.12.7, 301:21.15.12.8, 301:A.21.2.5.2
Pleasure and commercial motor craft 52:17.2.1, 52:17.3.1, 52:17.12.10.2, 302:4.1.1.1, 302:4.1.2,
302:4.1.3, 302:4.1.4.1, 302:4.4.3, 302:8.1.3, 302:8.5.1, 302:12.3, 302:A.8.1.3
Separation requirements 301:7.1.3.1.1, 301:10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2, 301:Table
14.1.4, 301:Table 15.1.3, 301:Table 18.1.2, 301:19.4.1, 301:21.15.3
Towing vessels 301:19.4
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Accountability see also Personnel accountability system
Accredit
Accreditation
Breathing air quality testing laboratories 1989:Chap. 4
Fire service professional qualifications 1000
Accreditation bodies
Definition 1000:3.3.2, 1989:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.6, 5000:45.2.1
Accumulator charge valves 160:9.3.2.6(4)

Accumulators 160:9.3.2.6, 160:A.9.3.2.6

Acetylene
Construction use 241:11.5.3
High pressure 51A:8.1.1.1
Definition 51A:3.3.1.1
Liquid, prohibited in oxygen-fuel systems 51:1.5.1
Low pressure
Definition 51:3.3.1.1, 51A:3.3.1.2
Medium pressure 51A:8.1.1.2
Definition 51:3.3.1.2, 51A:3.3.1.3
Piping system 51:6.1.3, 51:A.6.1.3.3
Static electricity and 77:8.15.2
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 13:21.11, 51A, 5000:6.4.2.1
Acetylene operations 51A

Definition 51A:3.3.2
ACFM (actual cubic feet per minute)

Definition 99:3.3.1
Acknowledge
Definition 72:3.3.1
Acoustic emission inspections 1911:19.7.6

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Acoustical materials (information technology equipment) 75:7.2.3
Activation energy 53:E.3.1.2, 53:E.3.1.3

Definition 53:3.3.1
Activity
Actual response time

Actuating mechanism
Actuating member or bar 5000:11.2.1.7.1(1)

Definition 101:3.3.3, 101:A.3.3.3, 5000:3.3.9
Actuators
Definition 79:3.3.3, 79:A.3.3.3
Adapters (electrical) 70B:19.4, 99:8.4.1.2.5, 99:8.5.2.1.7, 99:A.8.4.1.2.5(2)
Adapters (fire hose couplings) 1963:1.1 to 1.3, 1963:Chap. 4

Nonthreaded 1963:6.7
Screw threads, for 1963:Chap. 5
Swivel 1963:8.3.1, 1963:A.8.3.1
Adaptive reuse 914:4.3.2.4, 914:A.4.3.2.4

Additions, buildings see Building rehabilitation
Additions to flame effects 160:5.2.2.2, 160:A.5.2.2.2
Additive pumps 20:5.13.3, 20:8.2, 20:8.9.2, 20:10.9, 20:A.8.2.2 to A.8.2.6

Additives
Definition 20:3.3.1
Water mist fire protection programs 750:6.6, 750:7.8.4.3, 750:10.1.1, 750:10.2, 750:13.2.1.2,
750:A.10.2
Corrosion-resistant 750:5.1.3.2, 750:A.5.1.3.2
Definition 750:3.3.1, 750:A.3.3.1
Duration 750:10.3
Marine water mist systems 750:A.14.2.7
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Proportioning 750:6.6
Definition 750:3.3.2, 750:A.3.3.2
Address 450:5.2.2.3(A), 450:10.2.3

Addressable device
Definition 72:3.3.3
Adhesives, fire tests of 255:B.3
Adiabatic heating 99:C.20.1.2.4.1, 99:C.20.1.3.4.4

Definition 99:3.3.2, 99B:3.3.1
Adjacent
Adjacent ground elevation 1141:6.1.3, 1141:6.1.4, 1141:6.2.2, 1141:7.1.1, 1141:A.6.1.3,

1141:A.6.1.4
Adjacent spaces
Definition 306:3.3.1, 326:3.3.1
Adjust
Adjusting devices (rope systems, life safety)

Harnesses 1983:7.4.1.1, 1983:7.4.2.1, 1983:7.4.3.1
Administration, area of oxygen

Administrative action, accomplish by

Administrative areas 76:F.9

Definition 76:3.4.1
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.14
Administrative regulations
Admiralty law 1405:17.1 to 17.9

Advanced life support see Life support
Copyright NFPA
Advanced light water reactor electric generating plants 804
Advanced (tertiary) wastewater treatment 820:B.5

Adverse condition 72:8.6.2.5, 72:8.6.3.4.4, 72:A.8.6.3.4.4

Definition 72:3.3.4
Aeration room 560:9.1.1, 560:11.5.2

Aerial apparatus 1901:4.2.1(4), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 8, 1912:Table 4.8.2

Definition 1002:3.3.1, 1410:3.3.1.1, 1901:3.3.5, 1912:3.3.4
With tillers
Tractor-drawn, fifth wheel type 1901:12.3.2.6
Aerial devices (fire apparatus) 1002:1.4.5, 1002:6.2.3, 1002:6.2.4, 1901:4.5.5, 1901:4.17.2,

1901:8.2, 1901:16.7.1.1, 1901:Chap. 20, 1901:D.3(23), 1911:D.2, 1912:4.4.5, 1912:D.2 see also
Aerial ladders; Elevating platform apparatus; Water tower apparatus
Contractor's documentation 1901:4.19.1
Definition 1002:3.3.2, 1071:3.3.1, 1500:3.3.2, 1901:3.3.4, 1911:3.3.3, 1912:3.3.3
Elevation indicators 1911:19.8.6.19, 1911:19.9.9.6
Elevation locks 1911:19.8.4.10
Emergency hand-crank controls 1911:19.8.4.20
Extension cylinders 1911:19.8.5.7 to 19.8.5.9, 1911:19.8.6.26 to 19.8.6.29, 1911:19.9.9.10 to
19.9.9.13, 1911:A.19.8.6.28.2, 1911:A.19.9.9.12.2
Extension indicators 1911:19.8.6.19
Extension sheaves 1911:19.8.6.13, 1911:19.9.9.4
Inspection 1500:6.4.7
Inspection and maintenance 1911:4.1.4, 1911:4.5.4.1, 1911:Chap. 10, 1911:19.1.5, 1911:19.2,
1911:19.4 to 19.6, 1911:19.8.6.2, 1911:19.9.12.8, 1911:19.9.14.2, 1911:A.19.1.5, 1911:C.3,
1911:D.4
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.3, 1901:11.9.3.2
Operator security system 1500:8.5.22
Out-of-service 1911:6.1.6.3, 1911:6.10
Copyright NFPA
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.3, 1901:5.8.3.3
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.3
Rated capacity
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.5, 1912:5.17, 1912:5.19.8, 1912:5.19.11.2, 1912:6.17, 1912:6.19.8,
1912:6.19.11.2, 1912:D.2, 1912:D.4
Refurbishing or replacing 1911:D.5
Technician qualifications 1071:4.7, 1071:5.7
Testing 1500:6.4.7, 1911:4.1.4, 1911:Chap. 19, 1911:C.3, 1911:D.2
Aerial devices (fireworks) 1124:4.14.5, 1124:7.3.15.6, 1124:7.5.1.2(4), 1124:A.7.3.15.6,

1124:C.3.1.2, 1124:C.3.6.2.8
Aerial ladders 1901:20.2 to 20.6, 1901:A.20.2.13 to A.20.6.2, 1911:19.8, 1911:19.10.6,

1911:A.19.8.4.16.2 to A.19.8.12, 1911:D.1, 1911:D.2, 1912:4.4.5, 1912:D.2
Cradle 1911:19.8.6.21
Definition 1901:3.3.6, 1911:3.3.4, 1912:3.3.5
Ladder pipes 1965:4.7.2
Locks 1911:19.8.6.9, 1911:19.8.6.20, 1911:19.8.6.22
Sections 1911:19.8.6.4, 1911:19.8.6.5
Aerial operators 1911:19.1.5, 1911:A.19.1.5

Personnel, professional qualifications 1002:1.4.5, 1002:Chap. 6
Aerial salutes (fireworks) 1123:4.1.7.1 to 4.1.7.4

Definition 1123:3.3.38.1, 1124:3.3.67.1
Aerial shells (fireworks) 1123:Chap. 4, 1123:D.4.2, 1123:D.5, 1123:E.3.1, 1124:4.14.1,

1124:4.14.5.1 to 4.14.5.4, 1124:A.4.14.5.2, 1124:C.3.1.2.6, 1124:C.4.1.1, 1124:C.4.2
Definition 1123:3.3.1, 1123:A.3.3.1, 1123:D.4.1.1, 1124:3.3.1, 1124:A.3.3.1, 1126:3.3.1,
1126:A.3.3.1
Display site requirements 1123:5.1.3.1, 1123:5.1.3.3, 1123:5.1.4.7, 1123:5.2.1.1, 1123:5.2.1.3.1,
1123:7.5.5, 1123:A.5.1.3, 1123:A.5.2.1.1, 1123:A.5.2.1.3
Failure to ignite (unfired) 1123:8.2.10, 1123:9.5.2, 1123:A.8.2.10, 1123:A.9.5.2
Firing 1123:6.4.1, 1123:6.4.2, 1123:7.6.1, 1123:8.2, 1123:A.8.1.3.1, 1123:A.8.2.1 to
1123:A.8.2.12, 1123:A.9.1
Rooftops, other structures, and limited egress locations 1123:7.3.4, 1123:7.5.5, 1123:7.6.1
Copyright NFPA
Aero models
Definition 1122:C.1
Aerosol containers 30B:5.15.3, 30B:8.5

Definition 30B:3.3.2, 30B:A.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.119.1
Mechanism of fire growth in 30B:Annex B
Aerosol fire extinguishing systems 2010
Aerosol propellants
Charging pumps 30B:5.13.3, 30B:5.13.4
Charging rooms 30B:4.2.2.2, 30B:5.2.4, 30B:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 30B:5.4.2, 30B:5.5, 30B:5.7.1,
30B:5.8, 30B:5.13.4.1, 30B:A.5.3, 30B:A.5.5.2, 30B:A.5.7, 30B:A.5.8.1
Definition 30B:3.3.3, 30B:A.3.3.3
Fillers 30B:5.15.4
Definition 30B:3.4.7, 30B:A.3.4.7
Flammable or combustible, manufacturing facilities using 30B:Chap. 5
Piping 30B:5.4, 30B:8.7, 30B:A.8.7
Storage tanks 30B:5.2.2, 30B:5.2.4.2
Aerosol warehouses 30B:6.3.6, 30B:B.1

Definition 30B:3.3.29.1
Aerosols 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:60.3.2.3(1), 1:Chap. 61, 921:5.3.3, 5000:6.3.2.4.4(1)

Classification 1:61.2, 1:A.61.2, 30B:1.7, 30B:6.1.1, 30B:Annex C
Definition 1:3.3.4, 1:A.3.3.4, 30B:3.3.1, 30B:A.3.3.1, 99:3.3.3, 5000:3.3.12
Extinguishing medium 2010
Condensed 2010:4.2.3 to 4.2.5, 2010:5.2.1, 2010:5.2.4.2, 2010:5.2.6, 2010:6.1,
2010:7.1.2.2(12), 2010:7.1.2.2(26), 2010:7.7.1.2.1, 2010:7.7.1.2.4, 2010:A.5.2.1(6),
2010:A.5.2.4.2
Dispersed 2010:5.2.4.3, 2010:6.2, 2010:6.3, 2010:7.1.2.2(19), 2010:7.1.2.2(21),
2010:7.1.2.3.4, 2010:7.2, 2010:7.5.2.1, 2010:7.7.1.2.2 to 7.7.1.2.4, 2010:A.6.2.3.2,
2010:A.6.2.4.3.1
Solid aerosol-forming compound 2010:6.1.1.1
Flammability of 921:16.10.2.17
Health care occupancies, in 99:9.6.1.2.1, 99:13.4.1.2.2.3, 99:A.13.4.1.2.2.3, 99:C.13.1.3.2
Manufacture 30B, 5000:6.4.2.3, 5000:34.1.1.2(9)
Copyright NFPA
Marking of 1:61.3, 1:61.4.6.1, 30B:1.8, 30B:6.1.1, 30B:Annex D
Mercantile occupancies, in 1:61.6
Sprinkler system protection 13:21.3
Storage 1:61.5, 1:A.61.5.1.2, 1:A.61.5.2, 30B, 5000:6.4.2.3, 5000:34.1.1.2(9)
AFFF see Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
After (aft) 1405:12.6

Afterburners see Fume incinerators
Afterflame time
Definition 1991:3.3.1, 1992:3.3.1
Agencies see also Government agencies; Mutual aid

Aircraft/airport incidents, role in 424:5.1, 424:Chap. 5
Airborne emergencies 424:Chap. 8, 424:C.2.4
Off airport accidents 424:Chap. 7
On airport accidents 424:Chap. 6
Definition 502:3.3.1, 1051:3.3.1, 1143:3.3.1
Motorsports venues, role at 610:4.5.3, 610:4.5.4, 610:4.5.7, 610:4.6.2.2, 610:4.6.3.1, 610:4.6.4,
610:4.6.6.3, 610:4.7, 610:5.6.2(4)
Participating 502:4.3.1(13), 502:12.1, 502:12.3(6), 502:12.4, 502:12.5.2, 502:12.5.3, 502:12.6,
502:12.8, 502:A.12.4, 502:A.12.8.3
Definition 130:3.3.31, 502:3.3.33
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:9.1.2, 130:9.4(8), 130:9.5, 130:9.7, 130:9.8.2 to 9.8.4,
130:9.12, 130:A.9.5
Public safety 1061:6.2.3
Regulatory
Wildfire control, role in 1143:5.1.3(4), 1143:5.1.3(5), 1143:6.4.1.1, 1143:6.4.1.2
Agency representative 1561:5.9.5.4, 1561:A.5.2.1, 1561:A.5.9.5, 1561:B.2.2

Agent, inspection see Inspection agent
Agent-specific competencies
Agents, extinguishing see Extinguishing agents
Agglomerating
Definition 85:3.3.1
Copyright NFPA
Agglomeration
Definition 85:3.3.2
AGL (above ground level)

Agricultural buildings 70:547, 5000:6.4.2.2, 5000:7.1.5.2.1.1, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(12), 5000:34.1.1.2(6),

5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:38.2.3(3)
Agricultural commodities, storage of see Elevators, Bulk storage
Agricultural products
Deflagration characteristics 68:Table F.1(a)
Facilities, fires and dust explosions in 61
Storage 1:45.7 see also Elevators, Bulk storage
Aid see Automatic aid; Mutual aid
Air
Auxiliary see Auxiliary air
Breathing see also Breathing air systems
Combustion see Combustion air
Compressed see Compressed air
Dilution see Dilution air
Environmental
Excess see Excess air
Exhaust see Exhaust air
Instrument see Instrument air
Medical see Medical air
Overfire
Primary see Primary air
Pulverizer
Purging tanks with 326:6.3.6, 326:6.3.7, 326:7.1.1, 326:7.2, 326:A.6.3.6, 326:A.7.2.5,
326:A.7.2.7(2)
Reaction see Reaction air
Replacement see Replacement air
Copyright NFPA
Seal
Secondary see Secondary air
Supply systems see Supply air systems
Tempering
Theoretical (stoichiometric) see Theoretical air
Transport see Transport air
Undergrate
Utility
Ventilation
Oil-burning equipment 31:Chap. 5, 31:6.7.3.3, 31:10.5.10, 31:10.6.5
Ovens and furnaces 86:10.1.1.1, 86:10.1.1.16, 86:10.1.4, 86:A.10.1.1.16
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:7.2
Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB)

Air-aspirating discharge devices 11:5.6.3(1)

Air attack
Aircraft
Wildland fires 1143:6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:Annex B
Air blowers see Blowers
Air change
Definition 85:3.3.4
Air cleaners 90A:4.2.2, 90A:A.4.2.2.2, 801:5.2.2

Air compressors
Fire apparatus, requirements for 1912:B.1.1.3.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.2
Foam systems 1911:12.3, 1911:A.12.3.3.1
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:7.12
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.4.2
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Medical 99:4.4.1.1.14, 99:5.1.3.4(4), 99:5.1.3.5.1, 99:5.1.3.5.3, 99:5.1.3.5.4, 99:5.1.3.5.8.1,
99:5.1.3.5.11.2, 99:5.1.3.5.12, 99:5.1.3.7(1), 99:5.1.3.8.3.3, 99:5.1.3.8.4, 99:5.1.9.5,
99:5.1.12.3.14.3, 99:A.5.1.3.5.1 to A.5.1.3.5.4.1, 99:A.5.1.9.5, 99:C.5.1.2
Intake 99:5.1.3.5.13, 99:5.1.3.8.6, 99:5.3.3.5.7, 99:20.2.4.2, 99:A.5.1.3.5.1, 99:A.5.3.3.5.7
Level 3 system 99:5.3.3.3.2.2, 99:5.3.3.3.7, 99:5.3.3.5.3
Definition 99:3.3.93, 99:A.3.3.93
Pressure tanks 22:7.2.10
Utility air and compressed breathing air systems 1911:14.5, 1911:14.9, 1911:A.14.9.1.1
Water mist fire protection systems 750:10.6.8, 750:Table 13.2.2
Air conditioners
Blower coil system
Gas-fired 54:10.2, 54:A.10.2.6
Room 70:440 .VII
Split system
Window 921:24.6.10
Anesthetizing locations 99:6.4.1.5, 99:E.3.4, 99:E.3.5
Air conditioning systems 70:440, 90A, 5000:50.1(8), 5000:50.1(9) see also Ducts and duct systems;
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Aircraft hangars 409:5.12.1 to 5.12.4, 409:8.4.1 to 8.4.4, 409:9.10, 409:A.5.12.1, 409:A.5.12.4,
409:A.8.4.4
Airport terminal buildings 415:4.2.1, 415:4.2.2, 415:A.4.2.2
Condenser sections
Definition 54:3.3.3, 70:440.2, 70:551.2, 501:10.2, 501:11.2.3
Electric generating plants 850:5.5.2
Hydroelectric 851:5.5.2
Elevator machine rooms/machinery spaces 5000:54.5
Evaporator sections 501:10.8.5.4, 501:11.11.1(2)
Fire department access to, mall buildings 5000:27.4.4.9
Historic structures 914:11.9
Maintenance 70B:6.2.3.3, 70B:6.4.4.2, 90A:5.4.7, 90A:Annex B
Manufactured housing 225:8.8.4, 225:9.2.1, 225:12.7.2, 225:A.9.2.1.1, 225:A.9.2.1.2,
225:A.12.7.2, 501:4.3.2.3, 501:5.8.3.2(4), 501:8.8, 501:8.11, 501:10.3, 501:10.6.5, 501:10.8.5.7,
501:10.13, 501:10.13.1, 501:11.5(3), 501:11.11.1(2), 501:11.11.2, 501:11.13, 501:A.5.8.3.2(4),
Copyright NFPA
501:A.8.8.3 to A.8.8.5, 501:A.8.11.3
Membrane structures 5000:32.2.1.5.1
Performance-based design option 5000:5.3.5.6
Permits 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.7.11, 1192:5.8, 1192:5.9.1.1
Rooms for see Air-handling equipment, Rooms
Self-contained 501:10.8.5.6, 501:10.8.5.7, 501:10.14.4.2
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B
Air connectors 90A:4.3.2, 90B:4.1.2 see also Ducts

Definition 90A:3.3.3, 90A:A.3.3.3
Air control panel 1901:25.7, 1901:25.8

Air conveying of materials see also Pneumatic conveying systems

Exhaust systems 91
Air cooling equipment 90A:4.2.4, 90B:4.3.1.7, 90B:5.1.4.5, 90B:6.1.4 see also Air conditioning
systems
Air-cushioned vehicles
Air distribution systems 90A:4.3, 90A:6.2, 90A:A.4.3.1.5.1(1) to A.4.3.12 see also Air conditioning
systems; Ventilating systems
Air ducts see Ducts, Air
Air filters 90A:4.2.2, 90A:A.4.2.2.2, 90B:6.1.3

Definition 90A:3.3.8, 90B:3.3.2
Information technology equipment 75:7.2.1
Information technology equipment rooms 75:10.1.4, 75:A.10.1.4
Inlet air 850:8.5.5
Maintenance 90A:B.3
Air-fuel gas mixers 86:6.2.9, 86:A.6.2.9.1 to A.6.2.9.3(E)

Air/fuel ratio 85:4.6.5.2.10, 85:5.5.8, 85:A.4.6.5.2.10

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.4.4.1.3, 85:7.4.4.4.2.3, 85:7.7.5.4.1, 85:A.7.4.4.4.1.3,
85:A.7.10.2.1 to A.7.10.2.3
HRSG systems 85:8.10.1.5, 85:A.8.10.1.5
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.8.5.2.2.1(A)
Copyright NFPA
Fuel gas systems 85:6.6.5.2.2.1, 85:6.6.7.1.2, 85:6.6.7.2.1, 85:6.6.7.2.2, 85:6.6.7.3.1,
85:A.6.6.5.2.2.1
Fuel oil systems 85:6.7.5.2.2.1, 85:6.7.5.2.2.6(B), 85:6.7.5.3.2, 85:6.7.7.1.2, 85:6.7.7.2.1,
85:6.7.7.2.2, 85:A.6.7.5.3.2, 85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
Stokers 85:10.3.1.3, 85:10.4.4.1, 85:10.4.8.2
Air gaps 501:9.7.2.4.1, 501:9.9.2.4, 501:9.9.2.8

Air-handling equipment
Indoor pyrotechnics, disengaging for 1126:6.4.3, 1126:8.7.6
Rooms 90A:4.1.5, 90A:5.1
Air-handling spaces, flame travel and smoke of wires and cables for use in 262
Air-inflated structures 1:25.5.3, 1:25.6.5, 1:A.25.5.3.3.1, 101:11.9.3, 101:11.9.4, 101:11.10.5,

101:11.10.6, 101:A.11.9.3.3.1, 102:7.1, 102:7.4, 102:A.7.4.1, 5000:32.2.1.1, 5000:32.2.4,
5000:A.32.2.4.1 see also Air-supported structures
Definition 101:3.3.240.1, 102:3.3.1, 5000:3.3.601.2, 5000:32.1.3.9.1
Lightning protection 780:5.5
Air inlets see Inlets, air
Air intakes see Intakes, Air
Air ionizers 77:5.2.9, 77:7.1.2, 77:7.5.1

Definition 77:H.2.1
Air jet mixers

Definition 86:3.3.37.1, 86:A.3.3.37.1
Air lock (pressure tanks) 22:7.1.5, 22:A.7.1.5
Air makeup units, direct-fired

Air-material separators 654:6.1.3, 654:7.1.5.1, 654:7.13, 654:12.2.3, 654:A.6.1.3.2, 654:A.7.12.2.2,

654:A.7.13.1.1.2, 654:C.2.4, 654:F.1
Definition 654:3.3.2, 654:A.3.3.2
Air moving devices (AMD) 91:4.1.5, 91:4.4.6.1, 91:5.1.4.2, 91:Chap. 6, 91:A.4.1.5, 654:7.12,
654:12.2.2, 654:A.7.12.2.2, 654:A.7.12.2.3, 654:A.12.2.2.4, 654:A.12.2.2.5, 654:B.7
Definition 91:3.3.1, 91:A.3.3.1, 654:3.3.3, 654:A.3.3.3
Testing and maintenance 91:6.5, 91:9.3.4, 91:9.3.7, 91:A.9.3
Air outlets see Outlets, Air
Air pollution control devices
Copyright NFPA
In exhaust systems 96:9.3, 96:11.1.7, 96:11.1.8
Definition 96:3.3.3
Air pressure, aircraft loading walkways 415:6.2.5, 415:6.2.6, 415:A.6.2.5, 415:A.6.2.6
Air-purifying respirator 1404:4.4, 1404:4.7, 1404:5.1.4(6), 1404:5.1.4(7), 1404:6.9, 1404:6.11.4(1),

1404:7.3, 1404:8.1.4, 1404:8.1.5, 1404:A.4.4.1, 1404:A.5.1.4(6), 1404:A.6.9.1(3) to A.6.9.2(8)
Air quality monitors 1901:25.4.7.1

Air release fittings, fire pump 20:6.3.1, 20:6.3.3, 20:7.3.5.1(1), 20:7.3.5.2, 20:A.6.3.1
Air-rich air/fuel ratio

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.4.4.2.3
Definition 85:3.3.5
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.5.1.5.5, 85:6.6.5.1.5.7(A), 85:6.7.5.1.5.5, 85:6.7.5.1.5.7(A),
85:6.8.5.1.5.7(A)
Air right structures 502, 5000:13.7

Definition 502:3.3.41.1, 502:A.3.3.41.1
Air shutters
Definition 54:3.3.4
Air spaces, information technology equipment rooms 75:5.6, 75:10.3.1

Definition 75:3.3.1
Air supply
Boilers 85:4.6.2.3.2.2, 85:A.4.5.2.3.2.2(B)
Atmospheric fluidized-bed 85:7.4.2.1.3.2, 85:7.4.3.3.2.1
Augmented air firing
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2.1, 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.4.3.6, 85:8.7.3.2.1,
85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.5.4, 85:A.8.3.4, 85:A.8.4.3.6
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.7, 85:6.6.5.2.10.4
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.1.3, 85:9.5.2.2.1
Stokers 85:10.2.1.1.1, 85:10.2.1.2.1, 85:G.1.2
Incinerators 82:4.1.3
Laboratory ventilating systems 45:5.1.9, 45:8.3, 45:8.13.1(3), 45:8.13.4, 45:A.5.1.9, 45:A.8.3.3,
45:A.8.3.5
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vaporizers 59A:8.5
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.1, 318:A.5.1.2
Sprinkler systems 13:7.2.6.2 to 7.2.6.6, 13:A.7.2.6.2
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Marine systems 13:25.7.2.4.1
Refrigerated spaces 13:7.9.2.2, 13:7.9.2.4, 13:7.9.2.7, 13:A.7.9.2.4, 13:A.7.9.2.7
Waste/linen chutes and transport systems 82:5.3.2.5
Air-supported structures 1:25.5.3, 1:25.6.5, 1:A.25.5.3.3.1, 101:11.9.3, 101:11.9.4, 101:11.10.5,

101:11.10.6, 101:A.11.9.3.3.1, 102:7.1, 102:7.4, 102:A.7.4.1, 5000:32.2.1.1, 5000:32.2.4,
5000:A.32.2.4.1 see also Air-inflated structures
Definition 101:3.3.240.2, 101:A.3.3.240.2, 102:3.3.2, 102:A.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.601.4,
5000:32.1.3.9.2, 5000:A.3.3.601.4, 5000:A.32.1.3.9.2
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:8.4.9.3
Light water reactor electric generating plants, advanced 804:11.4.4.4, 804:A.11.4.4.4
Air systems 1901:4.5.10, 1901:4.11, 1901:Chap. 25, 1901:A.4.11.1, 1901:Fig. B.2 see also
Breathing air systems; Utility air systems
Alternate air source 1670:9.4.6.3(11), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(11)
Auxiliary systems, technician qualifications for servicing 1071:4.8, 1071:5.8, 1071:A.4.8.1,
1071:A.4.8.5, 1071:A.5.8.3, 1071:A.5.8.4
Booster supplied 1901:25.2.1, 1901:25.6, 1901:A.25.2.1, 1901:A.25.6
Engine 1901:12.2.4, 1901:A.12.2.4.1
Requirements for fire apparatus 1912:4.4.10, 1912:4.5.11, 1912:5.9, 1912:6.9
Air tactical group supervisor (ATGS)

Air tanks 1901:25.5, 1901:A.25.5

Air terminal units (air distribution system)

Air terminals (lightning protection) 780:4.6.2 to 4.6.4, 780:4.8.9.1, 780:6.3.3, 780:6.3.4,

780:A.4.6.2, 780:A.8.4.1.6, 780:B.2.3, 780:B.2.4, 780:B.3 see also Strike termination devices
Definition 780:3.3.1, 780:A.3.3.1
Flammable vapors or gases, structures containing 780:7.3.3.9, 780:7.4.2.1
Trees 780:F.2.3
Watercraft 780:8.3.3, 780:8.5.1
Air traffic 1143:B.3.1

Air traffic control, airport 402:4.2.6, 402:6.1.6, 402:6.2.1, 5000:7.4.1.3.4, 5000:12.6.2.3.1,

5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:A.6.1.11.1(1), 5000:D.7.3
Airborne emergencies 424:8.1.2, 424:8.2.2
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Definition 402:3.3.13, 403:3.3.7, 424:3.3.10
Emergency communications 402:7.2.4.1, 403:7.1.2, 403:C.1
Emergency plan, role in 424:5.1.2(1), 424:5.2, 424:A.5.2, 424:C.1, 424:D.4
Off airport accidents 424:7.2, 424:7.3.1, 424:A.7.2.2
On airport accidents 424:6.2, 424:6.3.1, 424:6.5.2, 424:A.6.2.2
Standbys 402:6.2.5
Air transfer
Definition 1500:3.3.3, 1500:A.3.3.3
Air transfer openings 90A:4.3.11.1.2, 101:8.4.6, 101:8.5.5, 101:A.8.4.6.2

Fire walls penetrated by 221:4.4, 221:5.10, 221:A.4.4.2, 221:A.4.4.5
Air trucks
Air-vapor mixtures, flammable see Flammable vapor-air mixtures
Air ventilation see Ventilation
Airblast (explosives) 495:11.2
Airborne emergencies 424:Chap. 8, 424:C.2.4 see also Aircraft emergencies

Airborne pathogens 1581:7.2.6.2, 1581:A.7.2.6.2

Definition 1581:3.3.42.1, 1581:A.3.3.42.1
Airburst (fireworks) 1126:8.2.13

Definition 1124:3.3.2, 1126:3.3.2
Aircraft
Access, fire fighting 402:7.1.1, 402:9.4, 402:10.4.4, 407:4.1.5
Access doors 409:4.1.1(1), 409:4.1.2(1)
Accidents see Aircraft accidents
Agricultural spraying 402:7.5.4
Air attack
Airtankers 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4), 1143:B.2.1.4, 1143:B.4.2
Amphibious 1143:B.2.1.3
ARFF vehicle positioning and 402:7.4.2 to 7.4.4
Birddog/air attack
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Cargo
Hazards of 405:Chap. 9
Portable fire extinguishers on 408:4.3.2.2, 408:4.4.2, 408:4.5.2, 408:4.6.2, 408:5.2,
408:A.5.2.2.2
COMBI (passenger cargo aircraft) 402:7.4.5, 402:B.3.2
Definition 402:3.3.21, 408:3.3.1.2
Portable fire extinguishers on 408:4.3.2.2 408:4.4.2, 408:4.5.2, 408:4.6.2, 408:Table 5.1.1,
408:5.3, 408:7.4, 408:A.7.4
Construction 402:8.1, 402:14.4.3 to 14.4.5
Crashworthiness of 402:10.1.4
Crew see Flight crew
Damaged, movement of 402:13.1.4, 402:13.7.2, 402:14.5.1, 402:A.13.1.4, 424:5.5.1.1,
424:6.8.11, 424:7.8.11, 424:A.7.8.11
Electrical systems 402:8.4.10, 402:10.2.3, 402:10.12.3, 402:12.11.1, 402:14.4.4, 422:5.3.1(B),
422:5.3.1(C), 422:5.3.1(D), 422:6.2.3.2, 422:B.1.9, 422:B.3
Maintenance and repair of 410:Chap. 4, 410:6.2.4, 410:6.2.12 to 6.2.15, 410:6.3.9 to 6.3.14,
410:6.3.16, 410:6.3.17, 410:6.4.17, 410:6.4.18, 410:6.4.20, 410:7.2.6, 410:7.2.7, 410:7.2.9,
410:7.5.1, 410:7.5.2, 410:9.2.6 to 9.2.8
Emergencies see Aircraft emergencies
Engines see Aircraft engines
Evacuation see Aircraft evacuation
Exits 402:7.4.5, 402:8.4, 422:4.2, 422:11.2
Exposure protection 402:10.7.7, 402:10.13
Extinguishers, portable fire 402:11.2.1, 402:11.2.3, 402:14.7.6, 408
Extinguishing systems, fixed 402:11.2.1, 402:11.2.3, 402:12.2.3, 402:12.2.4, 402:12.8
Familiarization 402:4.3.3, 402:4.5.2, 402:8.1.1, 402:8.4.1, 402:8.4.4, 402:8.4.9, 402:9.4.2,
402:9.5.3, 402:10.1.4, 402:11.1.4, 405:Chap. 6
Structural fire fighters 402:14.2.8, 402:14.2.9, 402:14.4.3 to 14.4.6
Fire departments, use of aircraft by 1143:6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:Annex B, 1500:6.1.7,
1500:10.1.4
Fire fighting see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Fire warnings 402:12.10
Fires see Aircraft fires
Foam distributed by 1150:Table 4.2.3.1, 1150:4.3.4.2.1, 1150:A.3.3.11, 1150:A.4.2.3.1
Forcible entry 402:7.1.1, 402:9.4, 402:10.4.4
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Fuel systems and service see Aircraft fuel
Fuselage see Fuselage, aircraft
Gears 402:8.1.4, 402:9.2.2, 402:12.4.4, 402:12.11.1, 402:12.11.3
Definitions 402:3.3.54
Incidents see Aircraft incidents
Interiors see Aircraft interiors
International markings 424:Annex B
Lightning protection for parked aircraft 780:Annex I
Maintenance 410
Materials 402:8.2
Maximum certified occupant capacity
Definition 408:3.3.14, 408:A.3.3.14
Military 402:4.5.2, 402:9.4.4, 402:9.5.4
Carrying nuclear weapons 402:B.6 to B.11
Fire fighter training 1003:6.1.1.3, 1003:A.6.1.1.3
Operator
Definition 402:E.2
Overhaul
Oxygen systems see Aircraft breathing oxygen systems
Parked aircraft, lightning protection for 780:Annex I
Passenger
Portable fire extinguishers on 408:5.1
Pilots see Aircraft operators
Pressurized 402:8.4.3
Repair 410:4.4, 410:4.5, 410:4.7, 410:5.5, 410:6.3, 410:A.5.5.1, 410:A.6.3.18 to A.6.3.20
Rescue see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Skin 402:6.1.1, 402:11.1.7, 402:11.4
Slides see Aircraft evacuation
Stability 402:7.5.3, 402:13.6.5, 402:14.4.6
Stabilizers 402:8.2.6, 402:8.3.3
Storage and servicing area
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Structural features, nomenclature for 402:8.1.1
System hazards 402:13.8
Temperature limits of materials 422:B.1.3 to B.1.10, 422:B.2
Turboprop 402:7.4.4
Types, data on 402:4.3.3, 402:7.2.2.1(1), 402:14.2.9, 424:A.5.8.1
Undercarriage 402:7.5.5, 402:8.1.4, 402:8.2.6, 402:12.5.2
Unfueled 409:6.1.2, 409:7.1.2
Wildfires, use in 1143:6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:Annex B see also Aircraft rescue and fire
fighting services
Wing area 409:Table A.3.3.2
Aircraft accidents 424:4.2.2 see also Aircraft fires; Aircraft incidents; Aircraft rescue and fire fighting
services
On airport 422:4.7.2
Alerts, types of 402:7.2.4, 402:A.6.2.2, 424:4.2, 424:Annex D
Definition 402:3.3.3, 402:E.2, 403:3.3.3, 405:3.3.1, 424:3.3.2, 1003:3.3.1
Emergency response 402:1.1.3, 402:4.2, 402:4.5.4, 402:Chap. 6, 402:Chap. 14, 402:A.4.2.2,
405:5.4, 405:14.2(5)
Assessment of 422
Fire control at 424:5.3.1, 424:A.5.3.1
Fire involvement 402:10.6
Investigation 402:Annex E, 422, 424:5.4.3, 424:5.9, 424:6.5.2(7), 424:6.5.2(9), 424:6.9(1),
424:14.1.1, 424:14.2, 424:14.3.2, 424:14.3.4, 424:A.14.2.5, 424:A.14.3.2, 424:A.14.3.4
Off airport accident 424:7.4.2, 424:7.4.5, 424:7.8.8(7), 424:7.9(1)
On airport accident 424:6.4.2, 424:6.4.7
Medical care, emergency 424:5.1.2(6), 424:5.3.2, 424:5.6, 424:6.5.3(4), 424:6.6, 424:7.5,
424:7.7, 424:9.1, 424:Chap. 13, 424:D.4, 424:E.3, 424:Annex G
Off airport 422:4.7.2, 424:4.2.2, 424:Chap. 7, 424:12.1.1, 424:A.5.15.1, 424:C.2.3, 424:C.2.9
On airport 424:4.2.2, 424:Chap. 6, 424:12.1.1, 424:A.5.15.1, 424:C.2.2, 424:C.2.8, 424:C.2.9
Pre-incident planning 402:Chap. 4, 402:6.1.3, 402:10.1.4, 402:12.9.5, 402:14.2
Radioactive materials, accidents involving 402:B.5
Water, in 402:12.12, 402:C.1, 424:5.12.4, 424:5.16, 424:Annex F
Without fire 402:10.12, 402:14.5
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Aircraft breathing oxygen systems 53:C.7, 53:D.2.7, 402:14.4.5, 410:Chap. 5, 410:Annex B,
422:A.6.2.2
Definition 410:3.3.2, 410:A.3.3.2
Aircraft cabins see Aircraft interiors
Aircraft emergencies see also Aircraft accidents; Aircraft fires; Aircraft incidents
Airborne (in-flight) 424:Chap. 8, 424:C.2.4
Alerts 402:7.2, 402:A.6.2.2
Emergency landings 402:11.2.2, 402:12.11
Factors common to 402:Chap. 7
Low visibility operations 402:6.2, 402:7.3.4
Driver's enhanced vision system (DEVS) 402:Annex D
Pre-incident planning 402:Chap. 4, 402:6.1.3, 402:10.1.4, 402:12.9.5, 402:14.2
Rescue and fire fighting see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Response 402:4.2, 402:Chap. 6, 402:A.4.2.2
Training exercises 424:4.1.4, 424:Chap. 15
Types of 402:7.2, 424:4.2, 424:Annex D
Aircraft engines 402:5.2.2 to 5.2.4, 402:7.5.6

Fires 402:12.2
Test facilities 13:21.29, 13:A.21.29.1.1, 423, 5000:6.4.2.4
Aircraft evacuation 1:42.4.5.11, 402:5.1.2, 402:7.2.2.1(2), 402:7.2.2.1(6), 402:7.4.5, 402:7.4.6,

402:9.1, 402:10.1.2, 402:10.1.4, 402:10.6.2, 402:10.7.1, 402:10.7.3, 402:10.7.5, 402:10.8.4,
402:11.1.2, 402:11.2.6, 402:11.2.7, 402:14.1.2, 402:14.6.2, 405:Chap. 13
Aeromedical evacuation aircraft 402:7.2.2.2
Aircraft fire warning incidents 402:12.10.2
Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) personnel, assistance by 402:9.1.3, 402:9.1.6, 402:9.1.7,
402:9.2, 402:9.3
Bomb threats 402:12.9.3, 402:12.9.6(1)
Engine fires 402:12.2.4
Evacuees 402:7.4.6, 402:9.2.2, 402:9.3.1, 402:9.3.3, 402:9.3.4, 402:10.7.1
Fire control/extinguishment to allow 402:10.4
In-flight fires 402:11.2.4
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Incident investigation 422:4.2, 422:5.4.7, 422:11.2
Slides 402:5.1.3, 402:7.5.9, 402:8.4.4, 402:8.4.5, 402:9.2, 402:9.3.3, 402:12.9.3
Time
Aircraft fires see also Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Auxiliary power units 1003:6.3.6, 1003:A.6.3.6
Engines 402:12.2, 1003:6.3.6, 1003:A.6.3.6
Extinguishers, portable fire, use of 402:11.2.1, 402:11.2.3, 402:14.7.6, 408
Extinguishing systems, fixed, use of 402:11.2.1, 402:11.2.3, 402:12.2.3, 402:12.2.4, 402:12.8
Extinguishment agents, use of 405:Chap. 12, 405:Chap. 15
Fuel see Aircraft fuel, Fires
Interiors 402:Chap. 11, 1003:6.3.5, 1003:A.4.1, 1003:A.6.3.5
Investigations of 422
Reports 422:1.5, 422:4.1, 422:Chap. 5, 422:Chap. 11
Wheel assembly 1003:6.3.7, 1003:A.6.3.7
Aircraft fuel see also Airport fuel systems

Defueling of aircraft 402:12.3.1, 402:13.6, 402:13.7.1, 402:A.13.6.4
Fires 402:10.4.2, 402:10.7.6, 402:14.1.2, 402:14.2.5, 1003:6.3.1 to 6.3.4, 1003:A.6.3.2 to A.6.3.4
Exterior 402:6.1.1
Three-dimensional or running fuel fire 1003:6.3.4, 1003:A.6.3.4
Flammability characteristics 422:6.2.1.6, 422:6.2.2, 422:A.6.2.1.6, 422:A.6.2.2, 422:B.5, 422:B.6,
422:B.7, 422:B.8
Hazards of 402:7.1.1, 402:10.1.1, 402:10.6.1, 402:10.7.4, 402:12.12.5, 402:12.12.6, 407:1.2.2,
407:A.1.2, 407:Annex B, 424:5.8.1
Leaks, control of 402:13.6.2, 402:13.7, 402:A.13.6.4
Physical properties of 402:A.8.3.5
Ramps 1:21.2.3.3, 1:21.2.3.5, 1:21.2.5, 1:42.4.5.7, 1:42.4.5.8, 1:A.21.2.5, 1:A.42.4.5.7,
409:5.11.1
Definition 407:3.3.4, 415:3.3.1
Drainage 407:4.4.11.1, 415
Electrical equipment 407:5.7, 407:A.5.7
Fueling hydrants and pits below 407:4.4.10.2, 407:4.4.10.3, 407:4.4.11.2
Open flames on 407:5.8
Portable fire extinguishers on 407:5.13.1, 407:A.5.13
Servicing 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:21.2.3.3, 1:42.4, 1:A.42.4.2.1.2.5 to A.42.4.5.21.2(2), 402:12.3,
407, 415:4.1.3, 415:C.1
Definition 402:3.3.52, 407:3.3.27.1
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Heliports see Heliports
Spills 1:42.4.5.2, 1:A.42.4.5.2, 402:9.1.7, 402:10.7.8, 402:10.12, 402:12.3.2, 402:14.2.5,
402:14.5.2, 407:5.2, 407:A.5.2
Systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:4.1.3.2(2), 423:4.2, 423:5.3.1, 423:5.3.2, 423:5.6, 423:5.9.3,
423:A.4.1.4, 423:A.5.6.2, 423:A.5.6.3
Maintenance of 410:Chap. 6
Aircraft fueling vehicles 407:4.3, 407:5.1.3, 407:5.2.7, 407:5.2.8, 407:5.12, 407:5.13.2, 407:5.17,
407:5.18, 407:5.20, 407:A.4.3.6.1 to A.4.3.21.4, 407:A.5.2
Aircraft galleys 408:Table 5.1.1, 408:5.1.2, 408:5.1.4, 408:5.3.2, 408:7.3.3.2

Definition 408:3.3.11, 408:A.3.3.11, 410:3.3.15, 410:A.3.3.15
Aircraft hangars see Hangars, aircraft
Aircraft incidents 402:11.2.2, 402:Chap. 12, 402:B.5, 405:5.4, 405:7.3(2) see also Aircraft accidents;
Aircraft emergencies; Aircraft fires
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 14.6.2
Definition 402:3.3.8, 402:E.2, 403:3.3.5, 405:3.3.2, 405:A.3.3.2, 424:3.3.4, 1003:3.3.2
Flushing of extinguishing agents 403:A.5.1.1
Reports 422:Chap. 5
SCBA for 403:A.8.2.2
Security of aircraft prior to investigation 403:4.1.3
Training for 403:8.1.3, 403:8.1.4, 403:Annex E
Aircraft interiors
Fire fighting 402:Chap. 11, 403:8.1.3, 403:A.8.2.2
Fires in 422:4.2, 422:5.3.1(A), 422:11.2.2
Flight decks see Flight decks
Galleys see Aircraft galleys
Materials 402:8.2.7, 402:10.1.4, 402:11.1.3 to 11.1.5, 402:11.5
Toxic atmosphere 402:8.2.7, 402:10.6.2, 402:11.1.5, 402:11.2.5, 402:11.2.7
Ventilation 402:11.1.5, 402:11.2.7, 402:13.7.2
Aircraft loading walkways 101:12.4.10, 101:13.4.10, 101:A.12.4.10.2(2), 101:A.13.4.10.2(2), 415,

5000:16.4.10, 5000:A.16.4.10.2(2)
Definition 101:3.3.5, 415:3.3.2
Aircraft operators 424:5.1.2(8), 424:5.8, 424:8.1.2.1(5), 424:8.2.2.1(7), 424:A.5.8.1, 424:Annex E

Airtanker coordinators
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Birddog/lead plane 1143:B.1.2.6
Off airport accidents 424:7.8, 424:A.7.8.11
On airport accidents 424:6.5.2(5), 424:6.8
Wildland fire fighting 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:B.4.3.4, 1143:B.4.3.5
Aircraft ramps see Aircraft fuel, Ramps; Airport ramps
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services

Airborne emergencies 424:8.2.2.1
At airports 403, 424:4.1.3, 424:5.1.2(2), 424:5.3, 424:6.3, 424:9.1.2, 424:9.1.4, 424:12.1.1,
424:14.2.1, 424:A.5.2, 424:A.5.3.1, 424:D.2 to D.4
Cabin interior, fire fighting in 402:Chap. 11, 403:8.1.3, 403:A.8.2.2
Definitions 402:3.3.7, 402:3.3.9, 402:D.19.1, 403:3.3.4, 403:3.3.6, 1500:3.3.4, 1500:A.3.3.4,
1710:3.3.12.1, 1710:A.3.3.12.1
Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) 1500:8.5.18, 1500:A.8.5.18
Intended airport service
Definition 414:3.3.36, 414:A.3.3.36
Off airport incidents 424:7.2.2, 424:7.2.3, 424:7.3, 424:A.7.2.2
Operations 402, 422:4.4, 422:5.4.7, 422:5.5.1, 422:11.3, 1710:5.5.4.1, 1710:5.5.4.2,
1710:5.5.5.1
Personnel 403:8.1, 403:Annex D
Basic knowledge 402:4.3
Definition 403:3.3.1, 405:3.3.3, 1003:3.3.3
Emergency medical training 424:5.3.2, 424:G.1
Evacuation assistance 402:9.1.3, 402:9.1.6, 402:9.1.7, 402:9.2, 402:9.3
First responding officer 402:10.5.2
Hazards to 402:7.5
Officer in charge 402:10.6.2, 402:11.1.6 see also Incident commanders, Airport emergencies
Professional qualifications 403:8.1.4, 405, 1002:1.4.8, 1002:Chap. 9
Protective clothing 403:8.2, 403:A.8.2.1, 403:A.8.2.2
Responsibilities in emergencies 402:5.1.1, 402:5.1.2(3)
Safety of 405:Chap. 7
Training 402:4.1.3, 402:4.2.1, 402:4.2.2, 402:6.1.3, 402:7.3.3, 403:8.1.3, 403:8.1.4,
403:A.8.1.2, 403:Annex E, 405, 1003:4.3.3, 1003:Chap. 5, 1003:Annex B, 1500:5.2.3
Recurring proficiency training 405:Chap. 19
Rescue path 402:9.3.1, 402:10.6.2, 402:10.7.1, 402:10.7.4, 402:10.7.5, 402:10.8.4, 402:10.11.1,
402:14.6.2, 402:14.7.4
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), use of 1500:A.7.9.7
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Structural fire departments, by 402:1.1.3, 402:4.5.4, 402:14.3, 402:14.4, 402:14.7 to 14.9,
402:Chap. 14
Vehicles see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles
Water supplies 402:4.5.3, 402:10.3, 402:10.8.4, 402:14.2.5, 402:14.7
Wildland fire fighters, by 1143:B.3.1.1
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 403:Chap. 6, 403:7.1.2, 403:9.1, 403:A.5.1.1, 403:A.9.1.1
to A.9.1.3, 403:C.1, 403:D.4, 405:Chap. 11, 414
Access 405:5.4(3), 405:14.4
Airports 402:4.2.3, 402:4.2.4, 402:4.2.6, 402:6.1.2, 402:6.1.4, 402:6.1.5, 402:6.1.7,
402:7.3.2
Aircraft interior access vehicles 414:Chap. 5
Definition 402:3.3.10, 1002:3.3.4, 1710:3.3.2, 1710:A.3.3.2
Foam fire fighting equipment on 412, 414:4.11.4.5(7), 414:4.16, 414:4.17.2, 414:6.2.1(8),
414:6.2.1(9), 414:6.3.31, 414:6.4.7, 414:A.4.16
Fully loaded 414:4.3.1.2, 414:A.4.3.1.2
Definition 414:3.3.71.2, 414:A.3.3.71.2
Low visibility operations 402:7.3.4 see also subentry : Vision systems, driver's
Maintenance 1451:10.1
Operators, professional qualifications 1002:1.4.8, 1002:Chap. 9
Positioning of 402:6.2.7, 402:7.4, 402:9.3.2, 402:10.7.1, 402:10.8.1, 402:10.8.2, 402:12.11.2,
402:12.11.3, 405:14.9
Preplanning 402:4.2, 402:4.4
Response 402:7.3
Specialized 402:6.1.2
Types
Definition 414:3.3.72, 414:A.3.3.72
Vision systems, driver's 402:Annex D, 414:4.2.2.3, 414:4.2.2.4, 414:4.11.2, 414:4.11.4.1,
414:4.11.4.7, 414:4.11.4.8, 414:4.11.5.1(9), 414:4.11.5.1(12), 414:6.3.4, 414:A.4.11.4.7,
414:A.4.11.4.8, 414:Annex E
Water supply for 403:5.3.3, 403:A.5.3.3
Aircraft storage and servicing area

Construction and design 409:5.1.2, 409:5.4.1, 409:5.4.2, 409:5.6.1, 409:5.6.2, 409:5.10,
409:5.13.3, 409:5.15.1, 409:8.1.7, 409:8.7.1, 409:9.2.1, 409:9.4.1, 409:9.8, 409:9.11.3,
409:A.5.1.2
Drainage 409:5.11.2, 409:9.9, 409:A.5.11.2.2, 409:A.5.11.2.4
Heating and ventilating 409:5.12.2 to 5.12.5, 409:8.4.4, 409:8.4.5.2, 409:A.8.4.4
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Landing gear pits, ducts, and tunnels 409:5.9, 409:9.7, 409:A.5.9.1
Definition 409:3.3.3, 409:A.3.3.3
Fire protection 409:6.1.1, 409:6.1.2, 409:7.1.1, 409:7.1.2, 409:8.9.1, 409:8.9.2.1, 409:9.14.1 to
9.14.3, 409:A.8.9.1
Airline coordinators 424:6.8.1 to 6.8.4, 424:7.8.4, 424:7.8.5, 424:E.2

Airline respirator see Supplied air respirator
Airplanes see Aircraft
Airport emergencies 402:Chap. 7 see also Aircraft emergencies

Alerts 402:6.2.2, 402:7.2, 402:14.3.1, 402:A.6.2.2, 424:4.2, 424:Annex D
Communications 403:7.1, 403:A.6.1.2, 403:Annex C
Plan 405:Chap. 16, 405:18.2(7)
Airport/community 424
Response, assessment of 422
Training exercises 424:4.1.4, 424:Chap. 15
Airport fire fighters see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services, Personnel
Airport fuel systems 1:42.4.3, 1:A.42.4.3.3.1, 407:4.4, 407:A.4.4.4.1 to A.4.4.12 see also Aircraft fuel
Airport loading walkways see Aircraft loading walkways
Airport managers 403:4.1.3, 403:4.2.3

Definition 403:3.3.10, 424:3.3.8
Airport ramps 1:21.2.3.3, 1:21.2.3.5, 1:21.2.5, 1:42.4.5.7, 1:42.4.5.8, 1:A.21.2.5, 1:A.42.4.5.7

Aircraft fuel ramps see Aircraft fuel, Ramps
Definition 1:3.3.6, 410:3.3.8, 415:3.3.3
Electrical service rooms located near 415:4.4.2
Exits onto 1:21.2.5, 1:A.21.2.5, 415:4.3.2, 415:A.4.3.2
Maintenance, ramps used for 410:7.2.3, 410:7.4.6, 410:A.7.2.3, 410:A.7.4.6
Wheeled fire extinguishers for 410:10.2.10
Airport service, intended

Definition 414:3.3.36, 414:A.3.3.36
Airport terminal buildings 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:21.2, 1:21.2.2.1, 1:A.14.8.1.2, 101:A.7.3.1.2, 415,
5000:6.4.2.6, 5000:A.11.3.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.27.1, 1:A.3.3.27.1, 101:3.3.28.1, 415:3.3.4, 415:A.3.3.4
Explosive materials at 495:Chap. 12
Copyright NFPA
Sprinkler systems 13:21.28, 13:A.21.28.1.2
Airports 1:Chap. 21 see also Heliports

Air traffic control see Air traffic control, airport
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services at see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Airside (airport operational area)
Definition 1:3.3.5, 402:3.3.12
Emergencies see Airport emergencies
Familiarization 402:4.3.4, 402:4.5.2, 402:6.1.3, 402:14.2.7, 405:Chap. 5, 1003:6.2.1(A)
Fire chief 403:8.1.1
Fire departments 402:1.3.1 see also Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Personnel see also Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services, Personnel
Definition 403:3.3.9, 1710:3.3.3, 1710:A.3.3.3
Response capability 403:Chap. 9, 403:A.9.1.1 to A.9.1.3, 1710:4.5, 1710:5.5, 1710:A.5.5.6.2
Fire stations 402:4.2.7, 402:6.1.3, 402:6.1.4, 402:6.2.3
Fuel systems see Airport fuel systems
Industrial and commercial facilities at 424:5.1.2(11), 424:5.11
Medical services at 424:7.7, 424:13.4, 424:Annex G
Radar equipment 1:42.4.2.1.4, 1:42.4.2.1.5, 1:A.42.4.2.1.5
Ramps see Airport ramps
Fueling see Aircraft fuel, Ramps
Structures, exposure protection 402:10.7.7
Terminal buildings see Airport terminal buildings
Tower see Air traffic control, airport
Water, adjacent to 402:6.3
Wildfire control air operations, ground support for 1143:B.3.1, 1143:B.4.2
Without medical care facility 424:13.5, 424:G.1
Aisle accessways 101:12.2.5.4.4 to 12.2.5.4.8, 101:13.2.5.4.4 to 13.2.5.4.8, 101:A.13.2.5.4.4,

5000:11.3.4.1.2(2), 5000:16.2.5.4.4 to 16.2.5.4.6, 5000:16.2.5.5.1, 5000:A.16.2.5.4.4,
5000:A.16.2.5.5.1
Definition 101:3.3.9, 101:A.3.3.9, 5000:3.3.22, 5000:A.3.3.22
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.11, 301:21.2.9, 301:A.7.2.11
Serving seating
Not at tables 101:12.2.5.5, 101:13.2.5.5, 101:A.12.2.5.5, 101:A.13.2.5.5, 5000:16.2.5.5,
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5000:A.16.2.5.5
Tables, at 101:12.2.5.7, 101:13.2.5.7, 101:A.12.2.5.7, 101:A.13.2.5.7, 5000:16.2.5.7,
5000:A.16.2.5.7
Aisles 5000:11.3.1.3.2, 5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:16.2.11.1.2 to 16.2.11.1.4,

5000:A.11.8.1.1
Accessways see Aisle accessways
Bleachers 101:13.2.3.5
Checkout 5000:12.16.11, 5000:12.27.2, 5000:12.27.3
Dead-end 101:12.2.5.6.2, 101:12.4.2.10, 101:13.2.5.6.2, 101:13.4.2.10, 5000:16.2.5.6.3,
5000:16.4.2.7
Definition 5000:3.3.21, 5000:A.3.3.21
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.3.2, 101:23.2.3.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.5.7, 101:14.2.5.8, 101:15.2.5.7, 101:15.2.5.8
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.3.4, 101:18.2.3.5, 101:19.2.3.4, 101:19.2.3.5, 101:A.18.2.3.4,
101:A.18.2.3.5(1), 101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.19.2.3.4, 5000:19.2.1, 5000:19.2.3.3, 5000:19.2.3.4,
5000:20.2.1, 5000:A.19.2.3.3, 5000:A.19.2.3.4(1), 5000:A.19.2.3.4(4)
Marking 101:13.2.5.6.9, 101:A.13.2.5.6.9
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.11, 301:21.2.9 to 21.2.11, 301:A.7.2.11
Serving seating
Not at tables 101:12.2.3.2, 101:12.2.5.6, 101:13.2.3.2, 101:13.2.3.5, 101:13.2.5.6,
101:A.12.2.3.2, 101:A.12.2.5.6.3 to A.12.2.5.6.9, 101:A.13.2.3.2, 101:A.13.2.5.6.3 to
A.13.2.5.6.9, 5000:16.2.5.6, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4 to A.16.2.5.6.10
Tables, at 101:12.2.5.8, 101:13.2.5.8, 101:A.12.2.5.8.1 to A.12.2.5.8.3, 101:A.13.2.5.8.1 to
A.13.2.5.8.3, 5000:16.2.5.8, 5000:A.16.2.5.8.1 to A.16.2.5.8.3
Width 1:34.4.3.1, 1:34.7.3.3, 1:34.8.3.1.4, 1:34.8.3.2.3, 1:65.11.3.14.3.1.1, 1:65.11.3.14.3.1.2,
1:67.2.4, 1:70.2.6.3.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3.3.2, 1:72.2.2.2, 1:73.2.2.2, 1:A.34.7.3.3, 1:L.3.3.2,
5000:11.3.4.1.2(2), 5000:16.2.3.2, 5000:16.2.5.4.4 to 16.2.5.4.6, 5000:16.2.5.6.4, 5000:16.2.5.7,
5000:16.2.5.8.2, 5000:16.2.5.8.3, 5000:17.2.5.6, 5000:21.2.3.2, 5000:27.2.5.4, 5000:A.16.2.3.2,
5000:A.16.2.5.4.4, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4, 5000:A.16.2.5.7, 5000:A.16.2.5.8.2, 5000:A.16.2.5.8.3
Definition 1:3.3.7, 1:A.3.3.7, 13:3.9.3.1
Sprinkler systems 13:16.2.1.3.2.1, 13:16.2.5.1(6), 13:17.2.5.1.2(7), 13:20.3.1(10),
13:20.3.1(13), 13:20.3.2(5), 13:20.3.3(7), 13:20.3.4(6), 13:20.3.5(6), 13:Table 21.30.1.3.2,
13:Table 21.30.1.3.3, 13:A.16.2.1.3.2.1, 13:C.9, 13:C.15
Alarm boxes see Boxes, alarm
Alarm control units 72:4.4.3.2.3(1), 72:4.4.3.5.6(1), 72:4.4.5, 72:6.2.2, 72:6.8.1.3.1.1, 72:6.8.2,

72:6.8.5.4.2, 72:6.8.5.5.1, 72:6.8.5.6.1, 72:6.9.10.4.3, 72:6.12.1, 72:6.12.2, 72:6.12.8, 72:6.13.3,
72:6.16.3.2, 72:6.16.5.4, 72:8.4.2.3, 72:8.4.5.1, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:10.4.1.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.2.2,
72:10.4.4.1, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:11.11.2, 72:A.4.4.5, 72:A.6.2.2.2, 72:A.6.3.3.2, 72:A.6.8.2,
72:A.6.16.3.2
Definition 72:3.3.64, 72:A.3.3.64
Elevators 72:6.16.3.2, 72:6.16.3.8, 72:6.16.3.9, 72:6.16.4.5, 72:A.6.16.3.2
Master 72:8.6.2.1
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Alarm devices see also Alarm initiating devices; Waterflow alarms

Doors see Doors
Duress see Duress alarm devices
Multiple station 72:11.3.1
Single station 72:11.3.1, 501:5.8.1
Definition 72:3.3.177, 501:5.2.7
Water tanks 25:Table 9.1, 25:9.2.1, 25:9.2.3, 25:9.2.4.2, 25:9.3.3, 25:9.3.5, 25:Table 9.6.1,
25:A.9.2.1.1, 25:A.9.3.5
Alarm dispatching systems see Dispatch
Alarm initiating devices 72:4.4.4.6, 72:Chap. 5, 72:6.3.3.1(2), 72:6.8.5.3, 72:9.4.3.2.2.3,

72:9.4.3.2.3.12, 72:A.6.8.5.3.2, 101:9.6.1.7(1), 101:9.6.2, 101:A.9.6.2.4 to A.9.6.2.9.3, 5000:55.2.1.3,
5000:55.2.2, 5000:55.5.2, 5000:A.55.2.2.1.4 to A.55.2.2.6.3
Ambush alarm initiating devices 731:8.1.2.2 to 8.1.2.5, 731:8.4.2.2 to 8.4.2.4, 731:Table 10.4.3(b),
731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.4.2.4
Circuits 72:4.4.7.1.1, 72:6.4.2, 72:6.5, 72:Table 6.5, 72:6.8.5.5.2, 72:6.8.5.6.2, 72:A.6.4.2,
72:A.6.5, 72:A.6.8.5.5.2, 72:A.6.8.5.6.2, 72:C.1, 72:C.2.5, 72:C.2.6, 72:C.2.9 to C.2.13
Definition 1:3.3.144, 72:3.3.90
Definition 72:3.3.89, 731:3.3.9.1, 909:3.3.43, 914:3.3.48
Duress alarm initiating devices 731:8.1.1.2, 731:8.1.2.2 to 8.1.2.5, 731:8.3.1.1, 731:8.3.1.2,
731:8.3.2, 731:Table 10.4.3(b), 731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.3.2.5
Definition 731:3.3.9.1.2, 731:A.3.3.9.1.2
Extinguishing system operation, detection of 72:5.11, 72:5.12, 72:A.5.11.1, 72:A.5.11.2, 72:A.5.12
Holdup alarm initiating devices 731:8.1.1.1, 731:8.1.2.2 to 8.1.2.5, 731:8.2.2.1 to 8.2.2.8, 731:Table
10.4.3(b), 731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.2.2.8
Definition 731:3.3.9.1.3, 731:A.3.3.9.1.3
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.7.5.6
Intrusion detection systems 731:5.1.1.2, 731:5.1.1.5, 731:5.1.3.1, 731:A.5.1.1.2
Low-powered radio (wireless) systems 731:4.1.4.3, 731:4.5.9.5(3)
Protected premises alarm systems 72:6.4.2, 72:6.8.1.1, 72:6.8.1.3.1 to 6.8.1.3.3, 72:6.8.5,
72:A.6.4.2, 72:A.6.8.1.1, 72:A.6.8.5.1.2 to A.6.8.5.6.2, 72:A.6.8.5.4.1
Restorable 72:Table 10.4.2.2
Supervisory signals 72:5.15, 72:6.8.5.6, 72:6.8.5.8, 72:6.8.5.10, 72:A.6.8.5.6
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:10.4.1.2.1.1, 72:10.4.1.2.1.2, 72:10.4.1.2.1.4(2),
72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:C.2.1 to C.2.6, 731:Table 10.4.3(b)
Visible indication of location 731:4.5.11.2, 731:A.4.5.11.2.1, 731:A.4.5.11.2.3
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Waterflow alarms 72:6.8.5.5, 72:A.6.8.5.5
Alarm notification 101:9.6.1.7(2), 101:9.6.3, 101:9.6.4, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1 to A.9.6.3.2.3,

5000:4.1.3.3.2.4, 5000:4.4.4, 5000:55.2.1.3, 5000:55.2.3, 5000:A.4.4.4, 5000:A.55.2.3.6.2 see also
Alarm notification appliances; Alarm notification zones
To affected zones only 5000:55.2.3.6.2, 5000:A.55.2.3.6.2
Emergency forces, of 1:13.7.1.4.10, 1:42.2.7.5.5, 1:J.7.1, 101:9.6.4, 1221:9.3.4.1.16,
1221:10.5.7, 1221:A.10.5.7.2, 5000:55.2.4, 5000:A.55.2.4.3
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4.3.2, 101:21.3.4.3.2, 5000:20.3.4.3.2
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4.3.5, 101:31.3.4.3.5
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.5.3, 5000:28.3.4.3.2
Communication center, notification system at 1221:4.5.2
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4.4, 101:17.3.4.4, 5000:18.3.4.4
Definition 1221:3.3.47, 1221:A.3.3.47
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4.3.2, 101:22.4.5.2.4(4), 101:23.3.4.3.2,
101:23.4.5.2.4(4), 101A:5.4.3.3, 5000:21.3.4.3.2, 5000:21.4.5.2.4(4)
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.4.3.2, 101:15.3.4.3.2, 101A:9.5.6, 5000:17.3.4.3.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.4.3.2, 101:19.3.4.3.2, 5000:19.3.4.3.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.4.3.6, 101:29.3.4.3.6, 101:A.28.3.4.3.6, 101:A.29.3.4.3.6,
5000:24.3.4.7, 5000:A.24.3.4.7
Mall buildings 101:36.4.4.4.3.2, 101:37.4.4.4.3.2
Marinas and boatyards 303:4.3.3, 303:6.10, 303:8.1.5(5), 303:A.6.10
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.4.3.2, 101:36.4.4.4.3.2, 101:36.4.5.4.4, 101:37.3.4.3.2,
101:37.4.4.4.3.2, 101:37.4.5.4.4, 5000:27.3.4.3.2, 5000:27.4.4.10.3.2, 5000:27.4.5.4.4
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.4.6, 101:33.3.3.4.6, 101A:7.2.4.3.3,
101A:7.4.4.3.3, 101A:7.6.4.3.3, 5000:26.3.3.4.6, 5000:A.26.3.3.4.6
Special outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs 1:10.15.9
Occupants, of 1:4.4.4, 1:13.7.1.4.10, 1:A.4.4.4, 1:A.13.7.1.4.9.2.1, 101:9.6.3, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1 to
A.9.6.3.2.3
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4.3.1, 101:21.3.4.3.1, 5000:20.3.4.3
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4.3.1 to 30.4.3.4, 101:31.3.4.3.1 to 31.4.3.4, 5000:25.3.4.3
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.4.3, 101:13.3.4.3, 5000:16.3.4.3
Business occupancies 101:38.3.4.3, 101:39.3.4.3, 5000:28.3.4.3
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4.3, 101:17.3.4.3, 5000:18.3.4.3, 5000:18.3.4.4
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4.3.1, 101:22.4.5.2.4(3), 101:23.3.4.3.1,
101:23.4.5.2.4(3), 101:A.22.3.4.3.1(2), 5000:21.3.4.3, 5000:21.4.5.2.4, 5000:A.21.3.4.3.1.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.4.3.1, 101:15.3.4.3.1, 101:A.14.3.4.3.1.1,
101:A.15.3.4.3.1.1, 5000:17.3.4.3, 5000:A.17.3.4.3.1.1
Fundamental requirements 101:4.5.4, 101:A.4.5.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.4.3.1, 101:19.3.4.3.1, 101:A.18.3.4.3.1(2), 5000:19.3.4.3,
5000:A.19.3.4.3.1.2
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Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.4.3.1 to 28.3.4.3.5, 101:29.3.4.3.1, 101:29.3.4.3.2,
101:A.28.3.4.3.1, 101:A.28.3.4.3.3, 5000:12.45.3.3.2, 5000:24.3.4.3, 5000:A.24.3.4.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.4.3, 5000:29.3.4.3
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.4.3, 101:A.26.3.4.3.1, 5000:23.3.4.3, 5000:A.23.3.4.3.1
Mall buildings 101:36.4.4.4.3.1, 101:37.4.4.4.3.1
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.4.3.1, 101:36.4.4.4.3.1, 101:36.4.5.4.3, 101:37.3.4.3.1,
101:37.4.5.4.3, 5000:27.3.4.3, 5000:27.4.4.10.3, 5000:27.4.5.4.3
Parking structures 5000:30.8.3.4.3
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.3.4.2, 101:32.3.3.4.4, 101:32.3.3.4.5,
101:33.2.3.4.2, 101:33.3.3.4.4, 5000:26.2.3.4.2, 5000:26.3.3.4.4 to 26.3.3.4.6,
5000:A.26.3.3.4.6
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 5000:34.3.7.3.6.5
Storage occupancies 101:42.3.4.3, 5000:30.3.4.3
Alarm notification appliances 72:6.8.6.2, 72:Chap. 7, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:A.6.8.6.2

Activation of 72:6.3.3.1(6), 72:6.8.1.1, 72:6.8.1.3.1 to 6.8.1.3.3, 72:11.7.5.5, 72:A.6.8.1.1
Audible 72:4.4.3.2.3, 72:4.4.3.2.4, 72:4.4.6.5, 72:4.4.7.3.1, 72:6.8.6.5.1, 72:7.3.2.1, 72:7.3.2.2,
72:7.4, 72:8.4.4.2.1, 72:11.3.5, 72:A.6.8.6.5.1, 72:A.7.4.1.1 to A.7.4.6.4, 72:A.11.3.5,
5000:55.2.3.5, 5000:55.2.3.7, 5000:55.2.3.8
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.3.5, 72:11.3.6, 72:11.3.8, 72:11.6.4, 72:11.6.6,
72:11.6.7, 72:11.7.5.4, 72:A.11.3.5
Mass notification systems 72:E.2.3.5.1 to E.2.3.5.4, 72:E.2.3.7
Public fire alarm reporting systems 72:9.4.3.2.3.11, 72:9.5.1.2.5, 72:9.5.1.2.6, 72:9.5.1.4.2 to
9.5.1.4.5, 72:9.5.1.5.7, 72:9.5.2.2.3, 72:9.5.2.3.2, 72:9.5.3.4.7
Remote supervising station systems 72:8.5.1.4, 72:8.5.1.5, 72:8.5.3.1
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:C.2.11, 72:C.2.12
Textual appliances 72:7.8, 72:A.7.8.1.2
Trouble signals 72:4.4.3.5, 72:11.6.4, 72:11.6.6, 72:11.6.7, 72:11.7.5.4, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.3,
72:A.4.4.3.5.8.4
Carbon monoxide alarms 720:5.1.2, 720:5.5.2, 720:A.5.1.1.1
Circuits 72:4.4.7.1.1, 72:4.4.7.1.5, 72:6.4.2, 72:6.7, 72:6.8.6.4, 72:A.6.4.2
Definition 72:3.3.113, 501:5.2.6, 720:3.3.6, 914:3.3.56
General evacuation signal 5000:55.2.3.6, 5000:A.55.2.3.6.2
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.5, 72:11.6.5, 72:11.7.5.6, 72:11.8.2.4, 72:11.9, 72:A.11.5.1
to A.11.5.2.2, 72:A.11.5.2.1.1, 72:A.11.5.2.2
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.4.3, 5000:A.5.2.3.4
Smokeproof enclosure systems, actuation of 5000:11.2.3.10.2(2)
Tactile 72:7.10.2, 72:A.7.10.2, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.2.3.13.2, 72:E.3.6.5
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Testing and inspection 72:10.4.1.2.1.1, 72:10.4.1.2.1.2, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Textual appliances
Audible 72:7.8, 72:A.7.8.1.2
Visible 72:7.9, 72:A.7.9
Visible see Visible notification appliances
Alarm notification zones 72:6.8.6.3, 72:6.8.6.4.1, 72:6.8.6.4.2, 72:6.8.6.5.3, 72:A.6.8.6.5.3,

72:E.2.3.16
Alarm receiving facilities

Definition 25:3.3.1
Alarm reporting systems, public 72:Chap. 9, 1221:9.2.1.4, 1221:9.2.1.5, 1221:9.2.1.6

Definition 72:3.3.67.6, 1221:3.3.52
Telephone reporting systems 72:9.4.2.4, 72:9.5.4
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:10.4.10
Alarm services, storage facilities

Definition 72:3.3.6
Alarm signals 1:13.3.1.7.2, 1:13.7.1.4.8, 1:13.7.3.5.2, 1:13.7.3.6, 1:A.13.7.1.4.8.3, 1:A.13.7.3.6.5,

72:4.4.3.1, 72:6.3.3.1(10), 72:6.13, 72:6.16.3.11, 72:6.16.5.3, 72:8.3.7.1, 72:8.6.4.7, 72:Table
10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.4.4.3.1, 72:A.6.16.5.3, 72:A.8.3.7.1.2(1), 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:E.2.3.3,
72:E.2.3.6, 101:9.7.2.2, 731:4.1.3.2, 731:4.2.6.1, 731:4.2.6.2.2, 731:4.3.3, 731:4.5.9.3.3,
731:4.6.1.4.1, 731:10.3.5.1, 731:Table 10.4.3(a), 731:A.4.2.6.1, 731:A.9.2.1, 731:A.10.3.5.1 see also
Alarm notification appliances
Carbon monoxide warning equipment 720:5.1.2, 720:5.2.1.1, 720:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 720:5.3.7.1,
720:5.3.7.2, 720:5.3.8.3, 720:A.5.1.1.1, 720:A.5.1.2.2
Coded 72:4.4.3.1, 72:4.4.3.2.2, 72:9.5.3.1.3, 72:A.4.4.3.1
Fire alarm boxes 72:8.6.3.3.1.2, 72:A.8.6.3.3.1.2
Radio 72:9.4.2.3, 72:9.5.3, 72:A.9.4.2.3.2, 72:A.9.5.3.1.1.1, 72:A.9.5.3.4.3
Wired 72:9.4.2.2
McCulloh systems 72:8.6.3.3.1.1, 72:8.6.3.3.1.2, 72:A.8.6.3.3.1.2
Supervisory signals 72:4.4.3.2.1, 72:4.4.3.2.2
Combination systems 72:11.7.6.2, 72:11.7.6.3, 72:11.7.6.6, 720:5.3.7.1, 720:5.3.7.2
Deactivation 72:4.4.3.7, 72:A.4.4.3.7
Definition 1:3.3.208.1, 1:3.3.208.2, 72:3.3.172.1, 720:3.3.10.1, 731:3.3.24.1, 731:A.3.3.24.1,
1982:3.3.1
Distinctive 72:4.4.3.3, 72:4.4.3.6, 72:6.8.4.7, 72:6.8.6.5, 72:6.8.6.5.1, 72:11.7.6.3, 72:11.7.6.6,
72:A.4.4.3.6.2(2), 72:A.6.8.4.7, 72:A.6.8.6.5.1, 72:A.6.8.6.5.3, 72:E.2.3.3, 72:E.2.3.7
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.7.3, 17:9.5.2, 17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:11.3.1.4
Copyright NFPA
Effective masked threshold 72:7.4.5, 72:A.7.4.5
Holdup, duress, and ambush systems 731:8.1.2.5, 731:8.2.2.2, 731:8.2.2.5, 731:8.3.2.4,
731:8.3.2.5, 731:8.4.2.5, 731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.3.2.5, 731:A.8.4.2.5
Initiating see Alarm initiating devices
Intrusion detection 731:5.1.1.5, 731:5.1.2, 731:5.2.1.2, 731:A.5.2.1.2(1)
Low-powered radio (wireless) systems 72:6.17.3, 72:A.6.17.3.1, 731:4.5.9.3, 731:4.5.9.4.4,
731:4.5.9.5(4), 731:A.4.5.9.3.1, 731:A.4.5.9.3.2
Multiple purpose alarms 720:5.3.4
Operating mode
Private 72:6.8.6.1, 72:7.4.2.3, 72:7.4.2.4, 72:7.4.3, 72:7.6, 72:7.9.3.1, 72:A.7.4.3.1,
72:A.7.4.3.2, 72:A.7.6
Public 72:6.8.5.4.5, 72:6.8.6.1, 72:7.4.2, 72:7.5, 72:7.9.3.2, 72:A.7.4.2, 72:A.7.5
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:4.3.10.3, 1982:6.2 to 6.4, 1982:A.6.2.2
Performance 1982:7.1, 1982:7.1.2.2, 1982:7.6, 1982:7.12, 1982:7.14, 1982:A.7.1.1.2
Test 1982:Table 4.3.10(a), 1982:Table 4.3.10(b), 1982:8.2, 1982:8.13, 1982:8.17,
1982:A.8.13.4.3
Presignal features 72:6.8.1.2, 72:A.6.8.1.2
Proprietary supervising system 72:8.4.4.1 to 8.4.4.4, 72:8.4.5.6.1
Remote supervising station system 72:8.5.1.4, 72:8.5.2.1, 72:8.5.3.1.2, 72:8.5.4.2, 72:A.8.5.2.1.2
Supervisory see Supervisory signals
Tone generator 72:4.4.7.2.1, 72:6.9.5, 72:6.9.8, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:A.4.4.7.2.1, 72:E.2.3.17.2
Trouble signals see Trouble signals
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:5.2.1.8, 17A:5.2.1.9, 17A:5.3.1, 17A:5.3.2,
17A:7.3.2.1(2)
Wide area signaling 72:7.5.5
Alarm systems 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:13.7, 1:A.13.7.1.4.4, 72, 101:9.6, 101:A.9.6.1 to A.9.6.3.6.2,
5000:1.7.6.3.1.4, 5000:55.2, 5000:A.55.2.1 to A.55.2.5.3
Active multiplex systems 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.5.3, 72:8.6.3.1, 72:8.6.3.1.6, 72:8.6.3.1.7,
72:Table 8.6.3.1.7, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.1.2 to A.8.6.3.1.7,
72:A.8.6.3.1.7
Definition 72:3.3.2
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.6.5, 30B:4.7, 30B:5.7, 30B:6.3.5.5, 30B:8.6.2,
30B:A.5.7
Copyright NFPA
Air compressors, medical 99:5.1.3.5.10, 99:5.1.3.5.14, 99:A.5.1.3.5.10
Air-right structures 502:8.3.2
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.6, 423:6.2.2, 423:7.2.3(2), 423:7.3.3(2), 423:7.4.2(2),
423:7.5.4(2)
Airports 1:21.2.6.3, 1:A.21.2.6.3.2, 415:4.5.2, 415:A.4.5.2.2, 424:6.2.1, 424:6.3.1, 424:7.2.1
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4, 101:21.3.4, 101:23.4.5.2.4, 5000:20.2.2.2.4,
5000:20.3.4
Ambush see Ambush alarm systems
Animal housing facilities 150:4.1.3.2.2.3, 150:4.2.4, 150:9.3, 150:11.3.1, 150:12.3.1, 150:13.3.1,
150:A.4.1.3.2.2.3, 150:A.4.2.4, 150:A.4.3.1.3, 150:A.4.3.4.2.1
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4, 101:31.3.4, 101:A.30.3.4.5.1, 101:A.31.3.4.4.1, 5000:25.3.4,
5000:A.25.3.4.5.1
Area 99:5.1.9, 99:5.1.12.3.5.3, 99:5.1.14.8.3, 99:A.5.1.9, 99:C.5.1.3, 99:C.5.2.9 to C.5.2.13,
99:C.5.2.15, 99:C.5.2.16
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1, 101:12.3.4, 101:12.4.7.5, 101:13.3.4, 101:13.4.7.5,
101:A.12.3.4.2.3, 101:A.13.3.4.2.3, 5000:7.6.3.2.2(2), 5000:16.3.4, 5000:16.4.3.3.4,
5000:16.4.3.5, 5000:16.4.7.4 to 16.4.7.6, 5000:A.16.3.4.2.3
Auxiliary 72:9.4.3, 72:A.9.4.3.2.2.1(1) to (2)(g)
Definition 72:3.3.67.1, 72:A.3.3.67.1
Boilers 85:4.6.3.2.2, 85:4.6.7.2 to 4.6.7.4, 85:4.6.7.6, 85:A.4.6.3.2.2
Atmospheric fluidized-bed 85:7.10, 85:A.7.10.1 to A.7.10.2.3
Definition 85:3.3.6
Multiple burner 85:6.4.2.3.9.1, 85:6.4.3, 85:6.6.4.3, 85:6.6.7.2.1.1, 85:6.7.4.3, 85:6.7.7.2.1.1,
85:A.6.4.3.1.1, 85:A.6.4.3.2, 85:A.6.6.4.3, 85:A.6.7.4.3, 85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
Boxes for see Boxes, alarm
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.5, 5000:15.6.2.6
Bulk merchandising retail buildings 101:36.4.5.4, 101:37.4.5.4
Business occupancies 101:38.3.4, 101:39.3.4, 101A:8.5.5, 5000:28.3.4
Campground buildings 1194:6.1.2
Central station see Central station fire alarm systems
Classification 72:1.3.1
For incident reports/fire protection data 901:5.6, 901:5.7.5.3, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table
9.5.1.2, 901:9.5.2, 901:9.5.3, 901:Chap. 10, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 11.5.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.5.1.4, 2001:4.3.1, 2001:4.3.5, 2001:5.1.2.2,
2001:5.1.2.2(19), 2001:5.1.2.2(25), 2001:7.7.2.4.4 to 7.7.2.4.6, 2001:7.7.2.5.1 to 7.7.2.5.3,
2001:A.1.5.1.2, 2001:A.1.5.1.4.1, 2001:A.1.5.1.4.4, 2001:A.4.3.5.3, 2001:A.4.3.5.6.1
Marine systems 2001:8.6.1, 2001:8.6.2, 2001:8.6.5, 2001:A.8.6.2, 2001:A.8.6.5
Combination 72:6.3.3.1(11), 72:6.8.2.1, 72:6.8.4, 72:A.6.8.4.1 to A.6.8.4.11
Definition 72:3.3.67.2, 72:A.3.3.67.2
Combustion engines 37:11.3, 37:A.11.3.1
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Communication centers 1221:4.5.2
Construction sites 1:16.3.3, 1:A.16.3.3, 241:7.2.4.5, 241:7.3, 241:7.4, 241:11.3.1.4,
241:A.7.2.4.5, 241:A.7.4
Control units see Alarm control units
Cooking equipment 1:50.4.4.10, 1:50.4.8, 1:50.4.9, 1:A.50.4.4.10(4)
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.2.2, 909:8.2(8), 909:12.4.3, 909:12.4.3.3, 909:13.5.2.1,
909:15.3.3(1), 909:15.3.5, 909:16.4.2.2, 909:16.9.1(3), 909:A.12.4.3, 909:B.4.2.1.2, 909:D.2,
909:Table D.3(b), 909:Table D.3(c)
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4, 101:16.6.3.4, 101:17.3.4, 101:17.6.3.4, 5000:18.3.4,
5000:18.6.3.4
Definition 1:3.3.233.8, 72:3.3.67, 909:3.3.22, 914:3.3.86.1
Detection and 1:13.7.1.4.8.5, 1:13.7.3.5, 1:A.13.7.3.5.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4, 101:22.4.4.9, 101:22.4.5.2.4, 101:23.3.4,
101A:5.4.3, 101:A.22.3.4.3.1(2) to A.22.3.4.4.3, 101:A.23.3.4.3.1(2), 101:A.23.3.4.4.3,
5000:21.3.4, 5000:21.4.4.9, 5000:21.4.5.2.4, 5000:21.5.1.2, 5000:A.21.3.4.3.1.2
Doors see Doors
Duress see Duress alarm systems
Educational occupancies 1:20.2, 101:14.3.4, 101:15.3.4, 101:A.14.3.4.2.3.1, 101:A.15.3.4.2.3.1 to
A.15.3.4.3.1.1, 730:11.4.3.3, 730:11.4.3.4, 5000:17.3.4, 5000:A.17.3.4.2.3.1 to A.17.3.4.3.1.1
Electric generating plants 850:6.6.3.4, 850:6.7.1, 850:6.7.3, 850:7.3.2, 850:7.6.2.3, 850:7.6.2.8,
850:7.6.3.5, 850:7.6.4.2, 850:8.5.3.2, 850:11.4.4.2, 850:11.4.8, 850:A.7.6.2.3, 850:A.7.6.4.2
Coal dust hoppers 850:7.4.3.4(4)
Hydroelectric 851:6.8, 851:6.9.5, 851:8.4.7, 851:8.4.8, 851:8.4.9.2
Hydrogen systems 850:7.7.1.6
Internal combustion engines 850:8.5.3.2
Light water reactors 804:8.11.1, 804:9.7, 804:10.7.1, 804:10.8.9.1.4, 804:10.9.4,
804:11.4.4.3, 804:11.4.9, 804:A.9.7.3 to A.9.7.8, 804:A.10.7.1, 805:5.8.1, 805:5.9.2,
805:5.9.3, 805:A.4.2.2
Electrical wiring for 70:230.82(5), 70:230.94, 70:250.112(I), 70:517 .VI, 70:760, 70E:410.10(C)(2),
70E:450.4
Elevator lobby doors, activation of 5000:11.2.13.5
Emergency command center 1:11.9.5
Emergency systems 318:6.6(7), 318:10.10, 5000:34.3.7.2.4.5, 5000:34.3.7.3.4.6, 5000:34.3.7.3.6
Definition 318:3.3.27.4, 5000:3.3.608.6
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.9
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.1.1 to 5.7.1.3, 130:5.7.2, 130:8.6.8.1.4, 130:A.5.7.1.2
Forest products 1:31.3.2.3, 1:31.3.3.2.1(2), 1:31.3.4.2(2), 1:31.3.5.2(2), 1:31.3.8.2(2),
1:A.31.3.2.3
Gas systems, health care occupancies see subentry : Health care occupancies
Gas turbines 37:11.3, 37:A.11.3.1
Grandstands, tents, and membrane structures 102:9.6
Copyright NFPA
Halon 1301 systems 12A:4.3, 12A:A.4.3.5.3
Hangars, aircraft 409:6.4, 409:9.14.15, 409:A.6.4, 409:A.9.14.15
Hazardous material storage and use 1:60.3.2.7.1, 1:60.3.2.8.3.11
Health care occupancies 1:20.4.2, 1:20.6, 70:517 .VII, 99:4.4.1.1.17, 101:18.3.4, 101:18.7.2.3.3,
101:19.3.4, 101:A.18.3.4.2 to A.18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.19.3.4.2, 730:12.4.4.5(D) to (F),
5000:19.2.2.2.7, 5000:19.3.4, 5000:19.5.1.2, 5000:A.19.2.2.2.7, 5000:A.19.3.4.2.1 to A.19.3.4.5.3
see also subentry : Ambulatory health care occupancies
Essential electrical systems 99:4.4.2.2.2.2(3), 99:4.5.2.2.2(3)
Gas and vacuum systems 99:5.1.3.4.8, 99:5.1.3.6.4, 99:5.1.3.6.8, 99:5.1.3.7.4, 99:5.1.3.8.10,
99:5.1.9, 99:5.1.11.4, 99:5.1.12.3.5, 99:5.1.14.8, 99:5.2.9, 99:5.3.9, 99:5.3.12.3.4,
99:5.3.13.7.5, 99:9.8.8, 99:A.5.1.9, 99:C.5.1.3, 99:C.5.2.9 to C.5.2.13, 99:C.5.2.15,
99:C.5.2.16
Generator sets 99:4.4.1.1.16.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2.3, 85:8.7.3, 85:8.9.4.2, 85:8.10.4.2,
85:A.8.4.2.2.3
Heliports, rooftop 1:21.3.6.9, 418:5.8
High hazard contents 5000:34.3.2.1.2, 5000:34.3.7.2.5.2, 5000:34.3.7.2.5.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.5
High-rise buildings 101:11.8.3, 101:A.11.8.3.1, 5000:33.2.1, 5000:33.2.4.2.3, 5000:33.2.5,
5000:A.33.2.1.1, 5000:A.33.2.5
Highways 502:4.3.1(8), 502:4.5, 502:11.1.2, 502:11.6.7
Historic structures 914:8.2(8), 914:10.8.3, 914:12.4.2, 914:12.4.2.3, 914:13.2.8.1.1,
914:13.2.8.1.5, 914:Table 14.3.1, 914:15.3.3, 914:A.8.2(8), 914:A.9.5.3.9, 914:A.15.3.3
Holdup see Holdup alarm systems
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.4, 101:29.3.4, 101:A.28.3.4.3.1 to A.28.3.4.5, 101:A.29.3.4.3.6,
101:A.29.3.4.5, 5000:12.45.3.3, 5000:24.3.4, 5000:A.24.3.4.3 to A.24.3.4.9
Household 72:5.1.4, 72:10.4.5 to 10.4.7, 72:Chap. 11
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.5.1.4, 99:20.2.5.4, 99:20.2.7.3.16, 99:A.20.2.5.1.4, 99:A.20.2.5.4.2,
99:A.20.2.7.3.16.1
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.5.1.7 to 4.5.1.9
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.4, 730:20.4.1.3, 5000:29.3.4, 5000:29.3.5.1.4
Initiating devices see Alarm initiating devices
Laboratories 99:11.5.2
Laser equipment 115:7.5, 115:A.7.5.3
Liquid processing operations 30:6.6, 30:A.6.5.1
Local 72:9.4.3.2.2.1(1), 72:9.4.3.2.2.2, 72:9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:A.9.4.3.2.2.1(1), 99:5.1.3.4.8,
99:5.1.3.5.10, 99:5.1.3.5.14, 99:5.1.3.6.4, 99:5.1.9.1, 99:5.1.9.5, 99:5.1.14.8.3, 99:A.5.1.3.5.10,
99:A.5.1.9.5
Definition 72:3.3.67.1.1, 99:3.3.4.3, 730:3.3.3.3, 730:A.3.3.3.3
Educational facilities 730:11.4.3.3
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One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.4
Retail establishments 730:18.4.3.3(B)
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.4, 101:A.26.3.4.3.1, 5000:23.3.4, 5000:A.23.3.4.3.1
Maintenance and testing 1:13.7.3.2.5, 1:13.7.3.2.7, 1:A.13.7.3.2.7, 70B:6.3.6, 70B:9.9.6.1,
70B:22.4.9, 70B:22.4.11, 70B:25.3.8.1, 70B:27.7.3.4, 70B:27.8.5.5, 70B:B.1.22, 72:8.3.7.5,
72:8.3.9, 72:8.4.7, 72:8.5.1.2, 72:8.5.1.3, 72:8.5.5.2, 72:8.5.6, 72:8.6.6, 72:9.2.1, 72:9.3,
72:9.5.1.2.2, 72:9.5.3.1.1.6, 72:Chap. 10, 72:11.4.3, 72:11.7.4, 72:11.10, 72:Table A.8.1,
72:A.8.3.7.5.3, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.9.2.1, 72:A.9.3.7.4.1(2), 72:A.11.4.3, 72:Annex C,
72:E.2.6, 101:9.6.1.3, 101:9.6.1.5, 101:A.9.6.1.5
Mall buildings 101:36.4.4.4, 101:37.4.4.4
Manufactured homes 501:5.8, 501:A.5.8.2.2 to A.5.8.3.2(4), 501A:6.1.1.3(5), 501A:6.3.4,
501A:A.6.3.4.1, 501A:C.1.2
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves 307:9.3.2, 307:9.3.4, 307:Annex C
Marine vessels 13:25.4.12, 13:A.25.4.12.1, 301:1.7.2, 301:4.5, 301:7.1.7, 301:8.5.2.5, 301:9.1,
301:A.9.1
Accommodation spaces 301:10.3.4
Under construction or repair 312:4.5.2.2, 312:4.10.2, 312:4.10.6, 312:4.11, 312:4.15.6.2,
312:5.3(2), 312:5.14, 312:A.4.11.3, 312:A.5.14.3
Electrical and control spaces 301:13.3.2
Engineering and machinery spaces 301:14.3.4
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.3.1.3, 1925:9.2, 1925:9.5.3, 1925:12.3.4.2, 1925:13.2,
1925:13.3.1, 1925:16.1.7
Medical, health care, and child care spaces 301:11.3.2, 301:11.4.1
Passenger vessels 301:21.13.1
Service spaces 301:12.3.2
Storage spaces 301:15.3.2
Towing vessels 301:19.13.4
Master 99:5.1.9, 99:5.1.12.3.5.2, 99:5.1.14.8.2, 99:A.5.1.9, 99:C.5.1.3, 99:C.5.2.9 to C.5.2.13,
99:C.5.2.15, 99:C.5.2.16
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.4, 101:36.4.4.4, 101:36.4.5.4, 101:37.3.4, 101:37.4.4.4,
101:37.4.5.4, 5000:27.3.4, 5000:27.4.4.10, 5000:27.4.5.4
Nonrequired (voluntary) system 72:5.5.2.3, 72:6.2.3, 72:A.6.2.3
Definition 72:3.3.111, 72:A.3.3.111
Notification appliances see Alarm notification appliances
Occupant notification see Alarm notification, Occupants, of
Occupant response characteristics 5000:5.4.3, 5000:5.8.5, 5000:A.5.4.3.1 to A.5.4.3.6
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.3.4, 730:13.4.4, 5000:22.3.4
Open structures 5000:31.5.2.10
Parking structures 101:42.8.3.4
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Paths (pathways) 72:6.4.3, 72:6.8.2.4.1, 72:A.6.3.3.2
Power supplies 1:13.7.3.8, 72:4.4.1, 72:4.4.1.6, 72:4.4.1.7, 72:4.4.7.3, 72:6.16.4.4, 72:8.3.6.1.4,
72:9.5.2.2, 72:9.5.2.3, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:A.4.4.1.5.1 to A.4.4.1.8.3.4, 72:A.4.4.1.6,
72:A.4.4.7.3.2, 72:A.4.4.7.3.3, 72:E.2.3.1, 72:E.2.3.17.3 see also Batteries
Low-power radio (wireless) systems 72:6.17.2
Remotely located supervising station systems 72:8.5.3.2
Smoke alarms 72:11.6.1, 72:11.6.6, 72:11.6.7
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Private 1201:5.4.4
Proprietary supervising station 72:8.4, 72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.8.4.2.4 to A.8.4.5.5
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:6.8, 801:7.4.5.5, 801:8.2.2(6), 801:8.4.5,
801:A.8.4.5.2, 801:B.1(5), 801:B.1(6)
Recreational vehicle park buildings 1194:6.1.2
Refrigerant machinery rooms 1:53.10.2, 1:53.11
Remote supervising station 72:4.4.1.7, 72:4.4.3.5.6(3), 72:8.5, 72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.8.5.2
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.3.4, 101:32.3.3.4, 101:33.2.3.4, 101:33.3.3.4,
101A:6.4.6, 101A:6.5.3.3, 101:A.32.3.3.4.6, 101:A.33.2.3.4.3, 5000:26.2.3.4, 5000:26.2.3.5.5(1),
5000:26.3.3.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.2, 318:4.3.2, 318:5.6.2, 318:6.6(7) to (9), 318:7.8.7(3),
318:10.2.2, 318:10.2.4.1, 318:10.4.2.3, 318:10.10, 318:11.1.2, 318:11.1.3, 318:A.4.3.2,
5000:34.3.7.2.5.2, 5000:34.3.7.2.5.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.5, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.4
Shunt-type auxiliary 72:9.4.3.2.2.1(2), 72:9.4.3.2.2.2, 72:9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:9.4.3.2.3.1,
72:A.9.4.3.2.2.1(2)
Signals see Alarm signals
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.8.7, 36:4.8.8, 36:7.10.2, 36:8.10.3, 36:A.7.10.2
Special structures 101:11.2.3.4, 101:11.3.3.4, 101:11.4.3.4
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.2.1
Storage occupancies 1:34.5.5, 101:42.3.4, 5000:30.3.4, 5000:30.3.5.1.2, 5000:30.8.3.4
Baled cotton storage 1:L.4.5
Tank buildings 30:24.15
Suburban and rural areas, buildings in 1141:7.3
Supervising station see Supervising stations
Tents, membrane structures, grandstands, and folding/telescopic seating 1:25.1.7
Towers 5000:31.6.12
Tunnels 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.4.1, 502:7.6.2, 502:7.11.7.2, 502:A.7.4.1.1, 502:A.7.6.2(3),
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502:A.7.8
Vacant buildings 1:10.13.2.1, 1:A.10.13.2.1
Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) 99:5.1.3.7.4
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.3, 820:7.5, 820:9.2.10.3, 820:10.8(1),
820:A.7.5.3
Alarm time
Alarm verification features 72:6.8.5.4.1, 72:6.8.5.4.3(3), 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:11.7.8.2,

72:A.6.8.5.4.1, 72:A.11.7.8.2
Definition 72:3.3.8
Alarms 1221:9.1.1.3, 1221:9.2.1 to 9.2.3 see also Alarm services; Alarm systems
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:6.4.1, 2010:6.4.5, 2010:7.1.2.2(18), 2010:7.1.2.2(25),
2010:8.2.4.5.1, 2010:8.2.4.6, 2010:8.2.5.2, 2010:A.5.2.7.2, 2010:A.6.4.1.1, 2010:A.6.4.5.3,
2010:A.6.4.5.6.2
Pre-discharge 2010:5.2.3, 2010:6.4.5.2.1, 2010:6.4.5.6, 2010:A.6.4.5.6.2
Marine vessels 2010:10.4.1.2
Warning systems 2010:6.4.5.2.1
Ambush 730:8.12
Back-up 1901:13.12, 1906:6.11
Definition 1901:3.3.20, 1906:3.3.11
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.3.3.2, 12:4.4.3.3.1.2, 12:4.5.4.13.2, 12:4.5.5.4,
12:4.5.5.5, 12:4.5.6.5, 12:A.4.3
Marine systems 12:9.3.3.7.1, 12:9.4.3
Predischarge 12:4.1.2, 12:4.3.6, 12:4.5.6, 12:9.3.3.7.1, 12:9.4.3, 12:A.1.3.5, 12:A.4.3.6,
12:A.4.5.6
Carbon monoxide 720
Definition 1:3.3.8, 12:3.3.1, 72:3.3.5, 450:3.3.2, 495:3.3.4, 496:3.3.1, 496:A.3.3.1, 901:3.3.1,
1221:3.3.1, 1221:A.3.3.1, 1710:3.3.4, 1710:A.3.3.4, 1720:3.3.2, 1720:A.3.3.2
Doors see Doors
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.7.3, 17:5.7.4, 17:9.5, 17:9.6, 17:9.9.9, 17:11.3.1.1(2),
17:11.3.1.4, 17:A.5.7.3
Emergency control 101:9.6.1.7(3), 101:9.6.6, 5000:19.3.4.4, 5000:20.3.4.4, 5000:55.2.1.3,
5000:55.2.6
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.5.2(4), 110:Table 5.6.5.2
Emergency systems see Alarm systems
False 730:8.6.2.2, 730:8.6.2.3, 731:4.2.5.2, 731:5.1.3.3, 731:5.1.3.5, 731:9.6.2 see also subentry
: Nuisance
Definition 730:3.3.3.1, 730:A.3.3.3.1, 731:3.3.11, 731:A.3.3.11
Fire pumps, stationary 1:13.4.5, 1:A.13.4.3, 1:A.13.4.5.1.2, 1:A.13.4.5.2.2(3), 20:10.1.1.2,
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20:10.4.7, 20:12.1.2, 20:12.4.1.3, 20:12.6.7.7, 20:14.2.11, 20:A.10.4.7
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 6.5, 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:Table 7.2, 170:Table
7.3, 170:A.6.7.1, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Foam-water extinguishing systems 16:5.10, 16:5.13, 16:9.2, 16:A.5.13.1
Heat see Heat alarms; Heat detectors
Holdup 730:8.12
Definition 730:3.3.3.2, 730:A.3.3.3.2
Manual 101:9.6.2.1 to 9.6.2.6, 101:A.9.6.2.4 to A.9.6.2.6, 5000:15.6.2.6.2, 5000:55.2.2(1),
5000:55.2.2.1, 5000:A.55.2.2.1.4 to 55.2.2.1.7 see also Boxes, alarm
Apartment buildings 5000:25.3.4.2.1
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.4.2(1)
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4.2, 101:22.4.4.9.1, 101:22.4.5.2.4(2),
101:23.3.4.2, 101:23.4.5.2.4(2), 5000:21.3.4.2, 5000:21.4.4.9.1, 5000:21.4.5.2.4(2)
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.4.2.3, 101:15.3.4.2.3, 101:A.14.3.4.2.3.1,
101:A.14.3.4.2.3.2, 101:A.15.3.4.2.3.1, 101:A.15.3.4.2.3.2, 5000:17.3.4.2.3,
5000:A.17.3.4.2.3.1, 5000:A.17.3.4.2.3.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:Table 7.3, 170:A.6.7.1, 170:Table
B.5.2.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.7.2.3.3, 101:19.7.2.3.3, 5000:19.3.4.2.2, 5000:20.2.2.2.4,
5000:20.3.4.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.3.4.2
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.3.4.2(1)
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.3.4.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.4.2(1), 101:37.3.4.2(1), 5000:27.3.4.2(1)
Parking structures 5000:30.8.3.4.2(1)
101:33.3.3.4.2, 5000:26.2.3.4.1, 5000:26.3.3.4.2
Semiconductor fabrication 5000:34.3.7.3.5
Storage occupancies 5000:30.3.4.2(1), 5000:30.8.3.4.2(1)
Multiple station see Multiple station alarms
Nuisance 1:10.7.3, 1:10.7.4, 72:6.8.5.4.1(1), 72:10.4.4.2.3.1, 72:10.4.4.2.3.2 see also subentry :
False
Positive alarm sequence 72:6.8.1.3, 72:6.9.4, 72:A.6.8.1.3.4
Signals see Alarm signals
Silent 730:8.12
Single station 72:5.1.4, 72:10.4.5, 72:10.4.7, 72:Chap. 11, 101:9.6.2.9.1, 720:4.1.1,
5000:55.2.2.6.1
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4.5.1, 101:31.3.4.5, 101:A.30.3.4.5.1
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Day-care homes 101:16.6.3.4.3(1), 101:17.6.3.4.3(1), 5000:18.6.3.4.3
Definition 72:3.3.176, 101:3.3.10.1, 720:3.3.1.3, 5000:3.3.23.1
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.4.5, 101:29.3.4.5, 101:A.28.3.4.5, 101:A.29.3.4.5
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.4.5.1
Smoke see Smoke alarms
Spacing 72:5.6.5, 72:Table 5.6.5.5.1, 72:5.7.3, 72:5.7.5.3.3, 72:6.8.5.4.4, 72:7.5.4.1, 72:7.5.4.4,
72:A.5.6.5, 72:A.5.7.3.1 to A.5.7.3.8, 72:A.5.7.5.3.3, 72:A.7.5.4.1, 72:A.7.5.4.4, 72:Annex B
Sprinkler see Waterflow alarms
Standpipe and hose systems 14:5.6, 14:6.3.7.1, 14:11.7, 14:A.5.6
Subterranean spaces 520:4.1.4.3.4.8, 520:6.1, 520:6.6.2(2), 520:A.6.1.3.1.1, 520:A.6.1.4
Visible indicators see Visible notification appliances
Water mist systems 750:5.10.1, 750:5.10.2.2, 750:7.9.1.2, 750:7.9.1.3, 750:7.9.2.3, 750:7.9.2.4,
750:7.9.3.2, 750:12.2.5.1, 750:12.2.5.4, 750:A.7.9.1.2, 750:A.7.9.1.3
Marine water mist systems 750:14.1.7, 750:14.3.4, 750:A.14.3.4
Water spray systems 15:5.11, 15:6.4.1, 15:6.4.5, 15:8.2.1.3(12), 15:A.5.11.3
Waterflow see Waterflow alarms
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:5.2.1.8, 17A:5.2.1.9, 17A:5.3.1, 17A:5.3.2
Alcohol-resistant foam and foam concentrates

Definition 11:3.3.12.1, 11:A.3.3.12.1, 16:3.3.6.1, 16:A.3.3.6.1, 412:3.3.1.1
Use of 11:4.3.1.4(5), 11:4.3.1.5, 11:5.2.4.3, 11:5.2.5.2, 11:5.2.5.3.4, 11:5.5.4, 11:5.7.4, 11:5.8.2,
11:A.5.2.4.3, 11:A.5.2.5.1 to A.5.2.5.3.2, 11:A.5.5.4.1
Alert data message (ADM) 1221:14.5(1)

Alert tones 72:6.9.10.2, 72:7.4.1.5

Definition 72:3.3.9
Alignment, fire apparatus 1911:7.2.3, 1911:7.10.1

Alkali metals 484:Chap. 5, 484:13.3.2.1 to 13.3.2.4, 484:13.3.5.9, 484:13.4.1(9), 484:13.5.2.2(18),

484:13.5.5
Alleyways 5000:13.2, 5000:37.1.3.1(3)

Definition 1:3.3.10, 5000:3.3.24
Allied processes, using oxygen-fuel gas mixtures 51
Allied professional
Definition 472:3.3.1, 472:A.3.3.1
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Allowable stress design 5000:35.1.2.1, 5000:43.3(1), 5000:45.4.1, 5000:A.45.4.1.1
Alpha particle see Particles
Alterations, boiler systems

Definition 85:3.3.7
Alterations, building see Building rehabilitation
Alternating current see AC (alternating current)
Alternating tread devices 101:7.2.11, 101:A.7.2.11, 5000:11.2.11

Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.11, 101:31.2.2.11, 5000:25.2.2.9
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.11, 101:12.2.4.8, 101:13.2.2.11, 101:13.2.4.8, 5000:16.2.2.9,
5000:16.2.4.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.2.10, 101:23.2.2.10, 5000:21.2.2.9
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.9, 101:15.2.2.9, 5000:17.2.2.9
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.9, 101:19.2.2.9, 5000:19.2.2.9
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.11, 101:29.2.2.11, 5000:24.2.2.11
Marine vessels 301:7.2.9, 301:20.2.5.7, 301:Fig. A.6.2.9
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.11, 101:37.2.2.11, 5000:27.2.2.11
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.5.6, 5000:22.2.5.4
Performance-based design option 101:5.3.2(7), 5000:5.3.2(7)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.2.2.9, 101:33.3.2.2.9, 5000:26.3.2.1.9
Alternative calculation procedure

Definition 1:3.4.1, 101:3.3.11, 301:3.5.1, 909:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.27
Alternative fuels
Boilers 85:5.3.3, 85:5.5.2.4
Combustion equipment firing 31:Annex D
Definition 31:D.2.1, 850:3.3.1
Electric generating plants 850:Chap. 9
Motor vehicle 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.1.1 to A.42.5.3, 52, 502:7.12, 502:Annex
G
Alternatives see also Performance-based design approach

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Altitude density
Aluminum 484:Chap. 6, 921:7.3.5.2.1, 921:25.3.3.2, 5000:35.1.2.8.5, 5000:Chap. 42

Aircraft skin and structure 402:6.1.1, 402:8.2.2, 402:14.4.5
Alloying 921:6.2.8.6, 921:8.10.6.3, 921:A.8.10.6.3
Appliance housings 921:24.5.1.2.2, 921:24.5.1.3
Boat hull 921:28.5.1
Conductors/cables 921:8.2.3.1, 921:8.2.4, 921:8.5.1.1, 921:8.7.1, 921:8.7.2.1, 921:8.7.4,
921:8.9.2.1.2, 921:8.10.4, 921:8.10.5.1, 921:8.10.6.2.2, 921:A.8.7.4, 921:A.8.10.4
Dust, combustible 499:4.4.3, 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:A.3.3.3
Cleanup of 484:6.4.2, 484:A.6.4.2.1
Dust-producing operations 484:6.3.2, 484:A.6.3.2.1 to A.6.3.2.6
Extinguishing agents and application techniques 484:6.5.2, 484:A.6.5.2.1 to A.6.5.2.6.3
Minimum explosible concentrations 484:6.1.9.8.5, 484:A.6.1.9.8.5
Transfer operations 484:6.2.5, 484:A.6.2.5
Extinguishers, portable fire 10:8.1.5, 10:A.8.1.5
Fines
Flake powder 484:6.2.3, 484:A.6.2.3
Definition 484:A.3.3.29.1
Lightning protection equipment 780:4.2.2.3, 780:4.2.3, 780:4.2.4, 780:4.5, 780:7.3.1.4,
780:8.2.2.3, 780:8.4.1.2, 780:8.4.2.2, 780:8.4.4.6, 780:8.4.5.2, 780:8.4.5.7, 780:8.4.6.1
Magnesium reactions 484:7.2.2.7, 484:7.2.2.10, 484:A.7.2.2.7, 484:A.7.2.2.10
Melting temperatures 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:7.3.5.2.1
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use of alloys in 53:5.3.3 to 5.3.5, 53:A.5.3.3, 53:A.5.3.4, 53:C.4.8,
53:F.3.4.4
Paste 484:6.2, 484:A.6.2.3 to A.6.2.5
Powder
Definition 484:3.3.29.3, 484:A.3.3.29.3
Production plants 484:6.1, 484:6.5, 484:6.6, 484:A.6.1.2.10 to A.6.1.11.5, 484:A.6.5.1 to
A.6.5.7.3, 484:A.6.6.2.3, 484:A.6.6.2.4, 484:A.6.6.3.2
Storage, handling, and use 484:6.1.8.1, 484:6.1.9, 484:6.1.11, 484:6.2, 484:A.6.1.8.1.3,
484:A.6.1.9.8.2 to A.6.1.9.10.5, 484:A.6.1.11.4, 484:A.6.2.3 to A.6.2.5, 5000:6.4.2.7
Processing and finishing operations 484:6.3, 484:A.6.3.1 to A.6.3.8.2
Siding, grounding of 70:250.116 FPN
Sparks 921:8.9.5.2, 921:25.4.4
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Aluminum powder plants 484:6.1, 484:6.5, 484:6.6, 484:A.6.1.2.10 to A.6.1.11.5, 484:A.6.5.1 to
A.6.5.7.3, 484:A.6.6.2.3 to A.6.6.3.2
Ambient
Definition 80:3.3.3, 921:3.3.4
Ambient atmosphere
Definition 99:3.3.14.1, 99B:3.3.3.1
Ambient pressure
Definition 99:3.3.148.2, 99B:3.3.18.2
Ambient sound level, average 72:7.4.1.1, 72:7.4.2.1, 72:7.4.2.5.1, 72:7.4.3.1, 72:A.7.4.1.1,

72:A.7.4.2.1, 72:A.7.4.3.1
Definition 72:3.3.18, 72:A.3.3.18
Ambient temperature 70:310.10 FPN.

Definition 54:K.1.1, 79:3.3.5, 79:A.3.3.5, 105:3.3.5.1, 414:3.3.6, 1911:3.3.7
Electrical equipment operation 79:4.2, 79:4.4.3, 79:A.4.4.3
Emergency power supply systems 110:7.7.6
Fire investigations 921:5.2.3.2, 921:5.6.5.3, 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.5, 921:5.7.4.1.1.7,
921:5.7.4.1.3.7, 921:5.7.4.1.3.10, 921:8.2.3, 921:26.3.7.2, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.10
Ambulance services 450:5.2.2.1, 450:5.2.2.3(E), 450:5.2.3.1 see also Emergency medical service
(EMS)
Ambulances 450:5.2.2.1, 450:11.1, 450:11.4, 450:11.5, 450:11.6, 450:11.8 see also Emergency
medical service (EMS)
Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:10.9.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,
1:13.7.2.25, 1:13.7.2.26, 1:20.6, 1:52.3.3.4, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:A.20.6.2, 99:Chap. 14, 99:Table C.13.5,
99:C.14, 99:D.1.2, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:19.1.2.3, 5000:Chap. 20,
5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(4), 5000:51.2.1(4),
5000:A.19.1.2.3
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers 101:20.3.2.6, 101:21.3.2.6, 101:A.20.3.2.6, 101:A.21.3.2.6
Building rehabilitation 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.4,
5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:19.1.1.4.2(3), 5000:20.1.1.1.2, 5000:20.1.1.1.3, 5000:20.1.1.2
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.6, 101:18.1.2.3, 101:19.1.2.3, 101:20.1.4, 101:21.1.4,
101:A.6.1.6.1, 101:A.18.1.2.3, 101:A.19.1.2.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.8.4, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:19.1.1.4.2(3), 5000:20.1.1.2, 5000:20.1.3
Definition 1:3.3.165.1, 1:6.1.6.1, 1:A.3.3.165.1, 1:A.6.1.6.1, 30:3.3.35.1, 70:517.2, 99:3.3.6,
101:3.3.168.1, 101:6.1.6.1, 101:A.3.3.168.1, 101:A.6.1.6.1, 5000:3.3.424.6.1, 5000:6.1.6.1
Electrical systems 70:517.45
Existing 101:Chap. 21
Flammable and combustible liquids storage in 30:9.6.2.1, 30:9.6.2.2, 30:9.6.2.4
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Means of egress 101:20.1.2.3 to 20.1.2.5, 101:20.2, 101:20.7.3, 101:21.1.2.3 to 21.1.2.5,
101:21.2, 101:21.7.3, 5000:20.1.2.3 to 20.1.2.5, 5000:20.2
New 101:Chap. 20
Occupant load 101:20.1.7, 101:21.1.7, 5000:20.1.7
Separation of occupancies 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(a), 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b)
Ambush alarm systems 731:4.2.3.1(2), 731:8.1.2, 731:8.4, 731:9.6.5, 731:Table 10.4.3(b),

731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.4.2.1 to A.8.4.2.5, 731:A.9.6.5.1
Ambush alarms 730:8.12
AMD see Air moving devices (AMD)
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 1911:19.2.3

American Welding Society (AWS) 1911:19.5.3 to 19.5.5

Ammonia 329:Table A.4.1.11, 329:B.3, 329:B.5

Dissociators 86:12.1.4, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.12.1.4
Refrigerant 1:53.8.4, 1:53.8.5, 1:53.9, 1:53.10.2.2
Ammonium nitrate 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.10, 495:6.2.2.2 see also Blasting agents
Fertilizer 921:5.1.2.2
General precautions 495:6.2.8(7), 495:6.4.8, 495:6.5.1(1), 495:6.5.2, 495:7.2.1.2
Separation distance 495:6.2.2.2, 495:9.4.2, 495:9.4.3, 495:Annex B
Storage 490, 495:6.4.9, 495:9.2.2, 495:9.4.2, 495:9.4.3, 5000:6.4.2.8
Ammunition, small arms 495:4.1.3.1, 495:4.1.6.1, 495:9.1.2, 495:14.1, 495:14.2, 495:14.2.5,

495:A.14.2.5
Definition 495:3.3.46, 495:A.3.3.46
Ampacity
Armored cable (Type AC) 70:320.80
Auxiliary gutters 70:366.23
Cable trays 70:392.11, 70:392.13
Conductors 70:310.15, 70:Tables 310.16 to 310.21, 70:310.67 to 310.86, 70:366.23, 70:430.6,
70:522.22, 70:Table 610.14(A), 70:B.310.1 to B.310.10, 921:8.2.3
Crane and hoist conductors 70:Table 610.14(A)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.6, 99:3.3.7, 921:3.3.5
Fixture wires 70:402.5
Copyright NFPA
Flexible cords and cables 79:12.8.2, 79:A.12.8.2
Grounding 70:250.122
IGS cable 70:326.80
ITC cable 70:727.8
Metal-clad cable (Type MC) 70:330.80
Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable (Type MI) 70:332.80
Power and control tray cable (Type TC) 70:336.80
Tables, 0-2000 volts 70:310.16 to 310.21, 70:Annex B
Amperes 921:8.2.2.3, 921:8.2.3

Calculation of total 921:8.2.8
Amplification see Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment
Amusement attractions/rides
Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.9, 5000:12.6.7.7, 5000:12.16.12, 5000:12.34, 5000:12.34.3,
5000:12.45.8.2, 5000:12.45.8.2.4
Control systems for permanent 70:522
Amusement buildings, special 1:10.9.1, 1:20.1.3, 1:A.20.1.3, 101:12.4.7, 101:12.4.7.7,

101:12.4.7.8, 101:13.4.7, 101:13.4.7.7, 101:13.4.7.8, 101:A.12.4.7, 101:A.12.4.7.7.3, 101:A.13.4.7,
101:A.13.4.7.7.3, 5000:6.1.2.1, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(8), 5000:16.4.7, 5000:A.6.1.2.1, 5000:A.16.4.7
Definition 101:3.3.28.10, 101:A.3.3.28.10, 5000:3.3.65.16, 5000:A.3.3.65.16
Amusement parks see Assembly occupancies
Anaerobic digestion 820:A.3.3.5, 820:B.7.2, 820:D.2.6

Anaerobic waste treatment 820:Table 5.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:8.3.3.5.1, 820:Figs. A.6.2(a) to (e),
820:D.2.4.2, 820:D.2.4.3, 820:D.2.4.14
Analgesia, relative
Analog initiating (sensor) device 72:10.4.4.5, 72:A.10.4.4.5

Analysis see Sensitivity analysis; Uncertainty analysis
Analyze
Analyzer rooms or buildings

Copyright NFPA
Pressurized 496:1.3.4, 496:Chap. 9
Analyzers, gas 86:10.2.2, 86:10.2.13.3, 86:12.1.6(7), 86:12.6.4.2(2), 86:A.10.2.2, 86:Annex E see

also Oxygen analyzers
Anchor buildings (stores) 5000:27.4.4.3.1 to 27.4.4.3.3, 5000:27.4.4.7.1.1

Definition 101:3.3.28.2, 1620:3.3.1, 5000:3.3.65.3, 5000:27.4.4.2.1, 5000:A.27.4.4.2.1
Means of egress 101:36.4.4.3.5, 101:37.4.4.3.5, 101:A.36.4.4.3.5, 101:A.37.4.4.3.5,
5000:27.4.4.5.6, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.6
Pre-incident planning 1620:17.3.1.3(2), 1620:17.4.1
Anchor points 1006:5.5.2, 1006:6.1.1, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:A.6.1.1(A), 1670:6.3.4(6), 1670:6.3.5(6)

Definition 1006:3.3.3, 1670:3.3.3
High-point anchor 1006:A.8.2.5
Anchor systems (rescue) 1006:5.5.2 to 5.5.6, 1006:5.5.8, 1006:5.5.11, 1006:6.1.3, 1006:6.1.5,

1006:6.2.5, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1670:6.3.4(6), 1670:6.3.5(6)
Definition 1006:3.3.4, 1670:3.3.4
Multiple-point 1006:6.1.1, 1006:A.6.1.1(A), 1670:6.3.4(8), 1670:6.3.5(8), 1670:6.4.2(4),
1670:A.6.3.4(8), 1670:A.6.3.5(8)
Definition 1006:3.3.4.1, 1006:A.3.3.4.1
Portable anchors 1983:5.1.5.2.5, 1983:5.2.5.5, 1983:7.6.4, 1983:8.7, 1983:A.5.2.5.5,
1983:A.8.7.8.5, 1983:A.8.7.8.5 to A.8.7.11.2
Definition 1983:3.3.44, 1983:A.3.3.44
Single-point 1006:5.5.2, 1670:6.3.4(7), 1670:6.3.5(7), 1670:A.6.3.4(7), 1670:A.6.3.5(7)
Definition 1006:3.3.4.2, 1006:A.3.3.4.2, 1670:3.3.125
Anchors (marine vessels)

Anchorage 1405:4.6, 1405:4.7, 1405:5.6.7
Definition 1405:3.3.4, 1405:A.3.3.4
Chocks
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:15.6.4, 1925:15.7, 1925:19.3.24
Rode 1925:15.6.4 to 15.6.6, 1925:15.7.2, 1925:15.7.3, 1925:19.3.24.2, 1925:A.15.6.2 to A.15.6.5
Anchors (structural)
Definition 80:3.3.4
Door frames 80:5.2.5.2, 80:6.2.1.2, 80:6.3.1.2, 80:6.3.1.5, 80:6.5.5, 80:7.2.1.2, 80:8.2.1.5,
80:9.2.1.3, 80:10.2.1.1.2, 80:11.4.3.1.7, 80:A.6.3.1.2
Gas pipe 54:7.2.6
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Manufactured housing, anchoring equipment and systems 225:4.5, 225:7.5, 225:7.6.3.2,
225:12.1.1, 225:12.2.1.2, 225:12.2.2.2, 225:12.3, 225:12.5.3(1), 225:12.6.1, 225:13.3.6,
225:13.3.8, 225:13.4.7, 225:13.4.8, 225:13.5.6 to 13.5.8, 225:14.4, 225:A.7.5.2, 225:A.7.5.4.2,
225:A.12.1.1.2, 225:A.12.1.1.3, 501:1.5(7), 501:6.6
Definitions 225:3.3.2 to 3.3.4, 501:6.2.1, 501:6.2.2
Masonry, used in lightning protection 780:4.11
Ancillary areas/spaces, fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.2.3.2, 130:5.7.1.5, 130:6.3.1.1.7,

130:10.4.2, 130:B.5.2
Ancillary facilities/structures
Definition 502:3.3.4, 820:3.3.67.1
Limited access highways 502:4.3.7, 502:A.4.3.7
Tunnels 502:7.4.1.3.2, 502:7.5.1, 502:A.7.1.4.3.2
Anesthetic apparatus 99:9.5.1, 99:9.5.1.3, 99:A.9.5.1.1, 99:A.9.5.1.2, 99:A.9.5.1.4, 99:C.13.2.2,

99:C.13.2.5.2.1
Anesthetics (anesthetic agents) see also Inhalation anesthetics, use of

Definition 99:3.3.8
Flammable 99:5.1.13.1.1, 99:5.3.13.5.1, 99:C.13.1.3.1
Nonflammable
Definition 99:3.3.127, 99:A.3.3.127
Waste 99:6.4.1.6 see also Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
Anesthetizing locations 99:6.4.1.5, 99:13.2.5, 99:13.4.1, 99:14.4.1, 99:A.13.4.1.1.3 to A.13.4.1.2.6.5,

99:A.20.2.4.3.2, 99:C.13.1.3.3, 99:C.13.2 to C.13.4, 99:E.3.5.4, 101:18.3.2.3, 101:19.3.2.3,
101:20.3.2.3, 101:21.3.2.3, 5000:19.3.2.3, 5000:20.3.2.2
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.9, 99:A.3.3.9
Electrical equipment 99:8.4.1.2.4, 99:10.2.7.3, 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(2), 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(4),
99:C.13.4.4.1 to C.13.4.4.3, 99:E.8.2
Electrical installations 70:517 .IV, 99:13.4.1.2.4, 99:13.4.1.2.5, 99:13.4.1.2.6, 99:A.13.4.1.2.4
Electrostatic hazards 99:C.13.1.3.3.2, 99:C.13.1.3.3.3
Extinguishment or containment of fires 99:C.13.4.4
Hazards 99:13.4.1.1.3, 99:13.4.1.2.10.1, 99:A.13.4.1.1.3, 99:B.6.1, 99:C.13.1, 99:C.13.2,
99:C.13.4
Humidification 99:6.4.1.1, 99:A.6.4.1.1
Mixed facilities 99:C.13.1.5, 99:C.13.1.5.3, 99:E.6.7, 99:E.8
Definition 99:E.1.6, 99:E.8.1.1
Rules and regulations 99:13.4.1.1.4, 99:A.13.4.1.1.4.2, 99:C.13.1.5.3, 99:C.13.3, 99:C.14.2,
99:E.6.6.9.3
Safety 99:13.4.1.1.3, 99:A.13.4.1.1.3, 99:B.6.3
Switches 99:13.4.1.2.6
Copyright NFPA
Ventilation 99:6.4.1, 99:6.6.1, 99:A.6.4.1.1
Wiring 99:4.3.2.2.5.1
ANFO (ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture) 495:C.1.2 to C.1.5

Angle walls 221:5.16.3

Angles
Active horizontal angles of light emission 1906:6.8.15.2.4, 1906:6.8.15.2.5.1
Definition 1901:3.3.3, 1906:3.3.3
Of approach 1901:12.3.2.3, 1901:A.12.3.2.3, 1906:4.3.1.1, 1906:5.3.2.3, 1906:A.5.3.2.3,
1912:5.11.2.4
Definition 414:3.3.7, 414:A.3.3.7, 1002:3.3.5, 1901:3.3.11, 1906:3.3.4, 1912:3.3.6
Critical 1670:6.4.2(2), 1670:A.6.3.4(2)
Of departure 1901:12.3.2.3, 1901:A.12.3.2.3, 1906:4.3.1.1, 1906:5.3.2.3, 1906:A.5.3.2.3,
1912:5.11.2.4
Definition 414:3.3.8, 414:A.3.3.8, 1002:3.3.6, 1901:3.3.12, 1906:3.3.5, 1912:3.3.7
Fire lock 80:17.4.2
Guide wall
High 1006:5.5.6, 1006:5.5.10, 1006:5.5.12, 1006:5.5.13, 1006:6.1.4, 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6,
1006:6.2.1, 1006:6.2.2, 1006:6.2.3, 1006:A.6.2.1, 1670:6.3.2, 1670:6.3.3, 1670:6.3.5,
1670:7.3.3(10), 1670:A.6.3.5(1) to A.6.3.5(18), 1670:A.7.3.3(10), 1670:D.2
Definition 1006:3.3.84, 1670:3.3.57
Of inclination 1932:5.1.2.2, 1932:5.1.7, 1932:5.1.8.1, 1932:5.1.8.2, 1932:A.5.1.7.2,
1932:A.5.1.8.1
Definition 1931:3.3.1, 1932:3.3.1
Interaxle clearance (ramp)
Definition 414:3.3.37, 414:A.3.3.37
Low 1006:5.3.2, 1006:5.5.5, 1006:5.5.7, 1670:6.3.1, 1670:6.3.3, 1670:6.3.4, 1670:A.6.3.4(1) to
A.6.3.4(18), 1670:D.2
Definition 1006:3.3.114, 1670:3.3.75
Ramp breakover 1906:4.3.1.1, 1906:A.5.3.2.2
Retaining 80:14.2.2.3.5, 80:19.2.1.6
Definition 80:3.3.96, 80:19.1.3.7
Animal handlers 150:8.1.2, 150:A.4.3.4.2.1, 150:A.11.2.2.2.2, 150:A.12.2.2.2.2, 150:A.13.2.2.2.2

Definition 150:3.3.3, 150:A.3.3.3
Copyright NFPA
Animal housing facilities 13:21.23, 150
Definition 150:3.3.4, 150:A.3.3.4
Animals
Categorization of 150:6.3, 150:A.6.3.1.1(1) to (4)
Means of egress 150:8.1.1, 150:8.1.2, 150:A.8.1.1, 150:A.8.1.2.2(2), 150:A.8.1.2.4
Occupant load 150:8.2, 150:11.1.3.2, 150:12.1.3.2, 150:13.1.3.2, 150:A.8.2
Ramps for 150:11.2.2.2, 150:12.2.2.2, 150:13.2.2.2.2, 150:A.11.2.2.2, 150:A.12.2.2.2.2,
150:A.13.2.2.2.2
Annunciators 72:4.4.6.3, 72:6.16.3.8, 72:6.16.3.9, 72:7.11, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:A.4.4.6.3,

72:A.7.11, 101:9.6.7, 730:8.7.1, 730:8.8, 731:4.2.4.4(3), 731:4.3.3, 731:4.5.6.2.2(3), 731:4.5.11,
731:5.3.2, 731:5.3.3.1.9, 731:9.3.4.4, 731:A.4.5.11.1 to A.4.5.11.2.1, 731:A.9.3.4.4, 5000:55.2.2.6.5,
5000:55.2.7, 5000:55.2.8
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4.3.2 to 30.3.4.3.4, 101:31.3.4.3.2 to 31.3.4.3.4, 5000:25.3.4.3.2
Combined systems 731:4.6.3
Definition 72:3.3.11, 85:3.3.8, 730:3.3.4, 730:A.3.3.4, 731:3.3.4, 731:A.3.3.4, 1982:3.3.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.4.3.3, 5000:19.3.4.3.3
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.5.5
Holdup, duress, and ambush systems 731:8.1.2.1, 731:8.1.2.2
Low-powered radio (wireless) systems 731:4.1.4.3
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.2.2
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.4.3, 5000:26.3.3.4.3
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Visible zone indication 731:4.5.11.2, 731:A.4.5.11.2.1, 731:A.4.5.11.2.3
Anodes 1925:18.3.1.2
Definition 1925:3.3.8, 1925:A.3.3.8
Sacrificial anode system 1925:18.1.5, 1925:18.2, 1925:A.18.2
Anoxia 99B:B.1.4.1
Definition 99:3.3.10, 99B:3.3.2
ANSI
Definition 10:3.3.1, 52:3.3.1, 58:3.3.3
ANSI/ASME
Definition 1:3.3.12
Antennas
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Electrical wiring 70:810.4, 70:810.20, 70:810.57, 70:820
Lightning protection 780:4.14.1.1, 780:4.17, 780:4.18.1, 780:4.18.2.2, 780:A.4.18.1,
780:A.4.18.2.2
Anti-siphon trap vent devices 501:9.11.4.1, 1192:7.3.9.1, 1192:7.3.9.3, 1192:7.3.9.5, 1192:7.6.6

Antiflooding devices 31:8.8.10

Definition 31:3.3.2
Antifreeze fire extinguishers 10:6.1.4, 10:7.4.2.1, 10:A.6.1.3.11, 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.1,

10:Table I.1(b)
Residential use 10:F.3.1
Antifreeze systems (sprinklers) 13:7.6, 13:7.9.2.8.1.2, 13:8.16.4.1.2, 13:22.4.4.5.1, 13:A.7.6.1 to

A.7.6.3.5, 13:A.22.4.4.5.1, 13D:4.2.4, 13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.3, 13D:A.4.2.4, 13D:A.8.3.3.1 to A.8.3.3.3,
13R:5.3.2(1), 13R:5.3.3, 13R:A.5.3.2(1), 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.3.4, 25:Table 5.5.1, 25:A.5.3.4
Definition 13:3.4.1, 13D:3.3.9.1, 25:3.6.4.1
Antistatic 35:A.9.5.1.8
Definition 35:3.3.1, 77:3.3.1, 99:E.1.1
Antistatic additives 77:7.4.3, 77:8.6.5

Definition 77:H.2.3
Apartment buildings 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.11, 1:13.7.2.12,
1:20.9, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:A.13.7.2.11.4, 5000:Chap. 25, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h),
5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.2(6), 5000:46.5.2.2(2), 5000:46.8.3.6(4), 5000:46.8.3.6(5),
5000:51.2.1(8), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Residential occupancies
Board and care occupancies housed in 101:32.4, 101:33.4, 101A:6.6.6, 101A:7.2.2.2, 101A:7.6,
101A:7.7, 101:A.32.4, 101:A.33.4, 101B:1.3.1.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.2.1.3, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1, 5000:15.6.2.7.3, 5000:15.10.4.6,
5000:25.1.1.2, 5000:25.3.5.1, 5000:A.25.3.5.1
Classification of occupancy 101:30.1.4, 101:31.1.4, 5000:25.1.3, 5000:A.22.1.1.2
Day-care occupancies in 101:16.1.2.2.2, 101:17.1.2.2.2, 5000:18.1.2.2
Definition 1:3.3.165.2, 1:6.1.8.1.5, 1:A.3.3.165.2, 72:3.3.12, 101:3.3.28.3, 101:6.1.8.1.5,
101:A.3.3.28.3, 730:15.1.1, 1620:3.3.2.1, 5000:3.3.65.4, 5000:6.1.8.1.5, 5000:A.3.3.65.4
Dormitories 5000:24.1.2
Emergency lighting 101:30.2.9, 101:31.2.9
Fire escape 101:30.2.2.10, 101:31.2.2.9, 101:31.2.2.10
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:30.2, 101:31.2, 101A:7.6.4.7, 101A:7.6.4.8,
101:A.30.2.2.12.2, 101:A.31.2.2.8 to A.31.2.11.1, 5000:25.1.2.2, 5000:25.2, 5000:A.25.2.2.2.2.1,
5000:A.25.2.2.10.1
Means of escape 5000:25.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.2.8, 5000:25.2.2.9
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New 101:Chap. 30
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:30.1.7, 101:31.1.7, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2,
5000:25.1.6, 5000:25.2.3.2 to 25.2.3.4
Pre-incident planning 1620:15.1.3
Refuge, areas of 101:30.2.2.12, 101:31.2.2.12, 101:A.30.2.2.12.2, 101:A.31.2.2.12.2
Security, premises 730:4.2.6, 730:Chap. 15
Separation of occupancies 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b), 5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.2.15, 1:13.3.2.16, 1:A.13.3.2.16.1, 13:21.20.19, 13:21.20.20, 13R
API
Definition 58:3.3.4, 59:3.3.1
API-ASME codes 58:5.2.1.1, 58:11.3.1.1, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:D.1.2, 59:A.5.2.1
API-ASME containers (or tanks), LP-Gas 58:5.2.1.2(B), 58:7.4.3.1(4), 58:11.3.1.4, 58:Annex D

Definition 58:3.3.5
Apiaries 1:17.3.4.5
Apparatus (fire) see Fire apparatus
Apparatus (nonfire)
Associated, grounding of 70:504.50(B)
Definition 70:504.2
Electrostatic see Electrostatic equipment
Explosionproof see Explosionproof apparatus
Gas anesthesia see Anesthetic apparatus
Intrinsically safe 70:504.50(A)
Definition 70:504.2
Laboratory see Laboratory apparatus
Self-contained breathing see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Simple
Definition 70:504.2
Appeals
Board of see Board of Appeals
Means of 1:1.10.9, 1:A.1.10.9.3
Appliances 70:422, 70E:420.10(D)

Air-cooling and heating equipment 90A:4.3.5.3.2
Automatically lighted fuel-burning
Battery-powered 70:517.64(E)
Branch circuits 501:11.5, 501:11.11.2(1)
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Casing
Converted 54:9.1.2, 54:9.1.3
Cooking see Cooking appliances
Counter see Counter appliances
Decorative see Fireplaces
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 99:3.3.11, 211:3.3.3, 501:11.2.4
Direct-fired 31:10.12.1, 31:10.12.2, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Direct vent see Gas appliances
Double-insulated 99:8.4.1.2.1.2, 99:E.4.5.2.2
Definition 99:3.3.36, 99:A.3.3.36
Exhaust systems 211:10.7.2, 211:A.10.7.2.1
Factory-built
Fire and explosion investigations 921:6.3.3, 921:8.7, 921:9.7, 921:9.8, 921:9.9.3.5,
921:15.2.6.6.2, 921:15.2.6.7, 921:16.3.5.3.4, 921:16.5.7, 921:16.10.4, 921:17.3.3.7, 921:18.2.3,
921:18.2.4, 921:18.3.4, 921:Chap. 24, 921:28.7.2.2, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2, 921:A.9.7.1.3, 921:A.9.8
Arson and 921:22.2.7.1(3), 921:22.3.2
Cords 921:8.11.7, 921:24.5.2.1
Fixed 70:550.12(D), 70:551.42(A) to (C), 501:11.5(3)
Definition 70:550.2, 70:551.2, 501:11.2.4.1
Flues see Flues
Fuel-burning 720:1.1.2, 720:A.5.1.1 see also Gas appliances; LP-Gas appliances; Oil-burning
equipment; Solid fuel-burning appliances
Definition 720:3.3.5, 720:A.3.3.5
Manufactured housing 501:Chap. 10
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.4 to 5.6, 1192:5.9.1.2(D), 1192:A.5.5.3
Gas see Gas appliances
Grounding 70:250 .VI, 70:550.16, 70:551.54, 70E:410.10(E)(3)
Health care occupancies 99:8.4.2.2.1, 99:8.5.2.1.2.2, 99:8.5.2.1.8, 99:10.2.1.2, 99:10.2.2,
99:10.2.3, 99:10.2.6.5.3, 99:10.2.9.2, 99:10.2.10.1, 99:10.2.10.2, 99:20.2.7.3.17.5,
99:A.8.5.2.1.8, 99:A.10.2.2.1 to A.10.2.2.2.4.2, 99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:A.10.2.3.6, 99:A.10.2.9.2.1,
99:A.10.2.9.2.2.1 to A.10.2.9.2.2.6 see also Electrical equipment, Health care occupancies
Heat-producing see Heat-producing appliances
Heating see Heating appliances
Illuminating 54:10.16
Industrial 31:5.5, 31:6.5.3, 31:8.6.5, 31:C.1
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Furnaces, stationary 31:10.11
High-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.4
Low-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.2, 31:C.1
Medium-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.3
Inspection of 70B:B.1.5
Loads 70:220.14, 70:220.40, 70:Table 220.55
LP-Gas see LP-Gas appliances
Manufactured housing 225:Chap. 9, 225:10.4.1, 225:10.4.2, 225:10.4.6, 225:12.6, 225:A.10.4.2,
225:A.10.4.6, 501:Chap. 10, 501:11.5, 501:11.7, 501:11.11.1(1), 501:11.11.2 see also Sealed
combustion system appliances
Mobile homes 70:550.12(B), 70:550.12(D), 70:550.14
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 8, 302:9.12, 302:10.12, 302:C.5
Multiple-fueled 31:10.6.1.3
Oil-fired see Oil-fired units
One- and two-family dwellings 73:4.2.7, 73:Chap. 5, 73:A.4.2.2
Definition 73:3.3.2
Outdoor installation 31:10.18
Portable
Definition 70:550.2, 70:551.2, 501:11.2.4.2
Recreational vehicles70:551.41C, 70:551.42, 1192:5.3.19, 1192:5.3.20, 1192:5.4 to 5.6,
1192:5.9.1.1, 1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:5.9.2.4, 1192:7.3.6.5, 1192:7.3.11.1, 1192:A.5.5.3
Solid fuel see Solid fuel-burning appliances
Stationary
Definition 70:550.2, 70:551.2, 501:11.2.4.3
Terminal identification 70:200.10(E)
Vented see Gas appliances
Applicators
Definition 99:3.3.12, 99:A.3.3.12
Approach way
Approved
Existing
Copyright NFPA
Previously approved 101:4.6.2
Appurtenances
Definition13:33.8.1.1, 24:3.3.1, 96:3.3.5
Aprons
Hangars 409:5.11.1, 409:8.1.4, 409:9.4.2, 409:9.9
Piers 307:4.2.4.4, 307:4.2.5.3, 307:4.2.6.3, 307:4.2.7.2, 307:4.3.3.2.2, 307:4.3.3.3.1,
307:4.3.3.3.2.4
Aquatic toxicity, of foams 1150:4.2.1.2, 1150:5.1.2
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) see also Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, use in 402:10.2.1, 402:10.2.5 to 10.2.7, 402:10.6.5, 402:10.6.7,
402:10.9, 402:14.7.2.2, 402:14.8.1, 402:14.8.2, 402:14.8.3, 403:5.1.1(1), 403:5.1.2.1,
403:5.1.2.3, 403:Table 5.3.1(a), 403:Table 5.3.1(b) 403:A.5.1.1, 403:A.5.1.2, 403:B.3, 403:B.5.4,
412:Fig. A.6.3.2(a)
Definition 403:3.3.14.1, 412:3.3.1.2
Extinguishers, portable fire 10:5.5.3, 10:6.3.1.3, 10:6.3.2.4 to 6.3.2.6, 10:A.6.1.3.11, 10:C.3.3,
10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.2.1, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(b)
Fire test and performance standards 10:4.1.1(2)(e)
Obsolete 10:4.4(8)
Replacement of agent 10:7.4.2.3
Residential use 10:F.3.1, 10:F.4.1
Lithium fires, use in 484:H.1.2
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(3), 16:A.1.2, 16:A.1.3.4, 16:A.8.4

Definition 11:3.3.12.2, 11:A.3.3.12.2, 16:3.3.6.2, 16:A.3.3.6.2, 414:3.3.27.1
Aquifer
Definition 20:3.3.2
Aquifer performance analysis 20:A.7.2.1.2

Definition 20:3.3.3
Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) 70:210.12, 70:440.65, 70:550.25, 73:5.4, 73:A.4.2.2, 73:A.5.4
Definition 70:210.12(A), 73:3.3.3
Arc interrupters see also Circuit breakers

Maintenance 70B:9.4.4, 70B:Table I.1
Arc melting furnaces 86:11.3, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.11.3.1, 86:A.11.3.2.6
Arc rating
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Definition70E:100.I
Arch (of foot)

Definition 1951:3.3.1, 1999:3.3.4
Archaic construction materials and assemblies 909:Annex O, 914:Annex O
Architects, registered
Definition 101:3.3.197, 5000:3.3.509
Architectural drawings 921:15.4.6.2

Fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 6, 170:B.5
Architectural specifications 921:15.5, 921:A.15.6
Archival material/record 232:Table 4.1.1

Archives 232 see also Records centers
Arcs, electrical 70:110.18, 70:240.41, 70:430.14(B), 70:511.7(B)(1), 70:513.7(C), 70:515.7(B),

70:516.7(B), 70:517.61(B)(2), 921:8.9.4, 921:8.9.5, 921:8.10.2, 921:8.10.3, 921:8.11.1, 921:17.1.2,
921:17.4.5, 921:24.5.2.1.1, 921:24.5.8.2.2, 921:28.8.2.2, 921:A.8.9.4.5, 921:A.8.10.2,
921:A.8.10.3.4, 921:A.17.4.5.1
Char, through 921:A.8.10.3
Incendive 921:8.12.3, 921:8.12.7.3, 921:A.8.12.3
Motor vehicle fire ignition source 921:25.4.2.3, 921:25.4.2.4
Parting 921:8.9.3.1, 921:8.9.4.4, 921:8.10.2, 921:8.11.8.1, 921:8.11.9, 921:A.8.10.2
Static see Static electricity
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:D.3.2
Area command 1561:5.3.29, 1561:5.6, 1561:A.5.6, 1561:Table A.5.7(a), 1561:Table A.5.7(b),

1561:A.5.9.6.4, 1561:B.1, 1561:Annex F
Definition 1561:3.3.3, 1561:A.3.3.3
Area of origin see also Fires, Origin determination

Definition 901:3.3.3, 921:3.3.9, 921:17.1
Area of specialization
Areas of refuge see Refuge, areas of
Arenas 5000:12.21.2.1.2, 5000:12.21.2.1.3, 5000:16.2.5.3, 5000:16.3.5.1.3, 5000:32.3.5.2,

5000:32.3.5.3, 5000:A.16.3.5.1.3(1)
Electrical installations70:410.10(E), 70:518, 70:520
Copyright NFPA
Emergency lighting system 70:700
ARFF see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Argon as inerting agent 484:6.1.9.9.2, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:8.7.10, 484:8.9.2, 484:8.12.3.2.2,

484:9.4.3.5.2, 484:9.4.6, 484:9.5.3.2.2, 484:11.4.2.1, 484:11.6.2.2(B), 484:13.4.1(5), 484:13.4.1(9),
484:13.5.2.2(17), 484:A.6.1.9.9.2, 484:A.8.9.2, 484:A.9.4.6, 2001:A.1.4.1.1, 2001:A.1.4.1.2,
2001:A.5.5.2
Arid
Arm (flame effects) 160:9.1.2, 160:9.1.3.2, 160:9.3.2.6(5), 160:9.3.5.1, 160:9.3.5.2, 160:9.3.5.5

Controlled arming 160:9.1.4.1(4), 160:9.3.4, 160:A.9.3.4.4
Automatic 160:9.3.4.1, 160:9.3.4.2, 160:9.3.4.3.2, 160:9.3.4.4, 160:A.9.3.4.4
Manual 160:9.3.4.1 to 9.3.4.3
Definition 160:3.3.3, 160:A.3.3.3
Arm (igniter)
Arm-over
Definition 13:3.5.9
Armories see Assembly occupancies
Around-the-pump foam proportioning systems 11:4.5(4), 1145:5.2.2.3, 1901:21.2.4, 1901:A.21.2.4

Definition 11:3.3.27, 11:A.3.3.27
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:13.2.4, 1906:13.9.3.2, 1906:A.13.2.4
Array (solar photovoltaic systems)

Definition 70:690.2
Array (storage) 13:A.5.6

Closed 13:15.2.2, 13:15.2.7, 13:A.15.2.2
Open 13:15.2.2, 13:A.15.2.2
Definition 13:3.9.2.1.2, 13:A.3.9.2.1.2
Paper, roll, storage of
Closed 13:19.1.1.5, 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(a), 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(b)
Definitions 13:3.9.5.1, 13:A.3.9.5.1.3
Open 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(a), 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(b)
Standard 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(a), 13:Table 19.1.2.1.3(b)
Arresters see Flame arresters; Spark arresters; Surge arresters
Arrhythmia
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Definition 99:C.9.2.1
Arrival
Arson 1:10.1.4, 921:10.5, 921:10.6, 921:11.5.6, 921:18.2.5, 921:19.2.1.3, 921:21.13.2.4.3,

921:Chap. 22, 921:26.7.2.9, 921:A.18.2.5 see also Accelerants
Aircraft fires 422:Chap. 9
Analysis of 921:22.4.2, 921:A.22.4.2.1
Arson Information Management System (AIMS) 921:13.5.4.14.2
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.7.1.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Chap.
17
Cultural property occupancies 909:Chap. 6, 909:Table B.3.1(a), 909:B.3.3.1, 909:B.4.1.1,
909:Table B.4.1
Definition 909:3.3.4, 914:3.3.4, 921:3.3.11, 921:A.3.3.11
Historic structures 914:6.1.1 to 6.1.3, 914:A.6.1
Incendiary fire cause
Indicators 921:6.2.16, 921:16.3.5.1.1, 921:18.5.3, 921:22.2 to 22.4, 921:A.6.2.16, 921:A.22.2.4,
921:A.22.4.2.1 to A.22.4.9.3.7, 921:A.22.4.9.3
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 921:13.6.6
Investigation laboratory 1402:5.1(2), 1402:8.14
Location of fire 921:22.3.1, 921:22.3.2, 921:22.4.2.1, 921:A.22.4.2.1
Motive 921:22.4.1.1, 921:22.4.9, 921:A.22.4.9, 921:A.22.4.9.3
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.1.2, 921:25.10
Reporting 921:11.5.6.5
Statutes 921:11.5.6.2, 921:11.5.6.5
Timing of 921:22.4.2.2, 921:22.4.8
Trailers 921:6.3.7.10.1, 921:16.3.5.1.1, 921:22.2.2
Wildland fires 921:26.7.2.5
Articulating booms see Booms, Articulating
Artifacts see Museums
Artwork see Museums
As low as reasonably achievable (ALARA)

Asbestos 921:12.2.7.1
Ascending, line 1006:6.1.5, 1006:18.2.6, 1006:18.2.13, 1670:6.3.4(11), 1670:6.3.4(12),

1670:6.3.5(11), 1670:6.3.5(12), 1670:6.4.2(3)
Definition 1006:3.3.5, 1670:3.3.5
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Ascending devices 1670:6.3.4(12), 1670:6.3.5(12), 1983:5.1.5.2.5, 1983:7.5.6.9, 1983:7.6.2,
1983:8.6
Definition 1670:3.3.6, 1983:3.3.16.2, 1983:A.3.3.16.2
Ascent devices 1006:6.1.5, 1006:Table G.1

Ash
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.2.1.3.5(A), 85:7.6.2.1.2.3, 85:7.10.2.1.8
Dumps 211:11.2.8, 211:A.14.5
Fire investigations 921:5.3.3, 921:26.4.4.1
Receptacle door
Stokers 85:10.2.1.1.1, 85:10.2.1.2.4, 85:10.4.4.4, 85:10.7.1, 85:10.8, 85:10.9, 85:A.10.8.1,
85:G.1.3
Askarels 70:450.25
Definition70:100.I
ASME
Definition 1:3.3.14, 55:3.3.3, 58:3.3.6, 59:3.3.2
ASME code 58:5.2.1.1, 58:11.3.1.1, 58:11.3.1.2, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:D.1.2, 59:9.3.3, 59:9.3.5,

59:9.3.6.3, 59:9.3.7.1, 59:9.3.7.2, 59:A.5.2.1, 59:A.5.3.2(8)
Definition 52:3.3.2, 58:3.3.7, 59:3.3.3
ASME containers see also API-ASME containers (or tanks)

Definition 1:3.3.65.1, 58:3.3.8, 59:3.3.4
LNG 52:Chap. 16, 59A:Chap. 13
LP-Gas 1:69.2.1.1.1, 1:69.2.1.1.2.2, 1:69.2.1.1.3, 1:69.2.1.3.1, 1:69.2.1.3.2, 1:69.3.3.3,
1:69.3.3.4.2, 1:69.3.3.4.3, 1:69.3.12.3.1.1, 1:69.3.12.3.1.3, 1:69.3.12.3.2, 1:69.3.12.3.4.6,
1:A.69.2.1.1.1, 58:Table 4.1.1, 58:5.2.1.2(B), 58:5.2.1.3, 58:5.2.4.2, 58:5.2.5, 58:5.2.7.1,
58:5.2.8.3, 58:5.2.8.5, 58:5.7.2.1, 58:5.7.2.5 to 5.7.2.7, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.1(A),
58:5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.5.4, 58:5.7.5.7, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:5.7.8.4 to 5.7.8.6, 58:6.3.2 to 6.3.4, 58:Table
6.3.9, 58:6.3.12, 58:6.8.3.3, 58:6.21.4.1, 58:6.21.4.2, 58:6.23.3.2, 58:6.23.4.1, 58:6.25.3,
58:6.26.3, 58:6.26.5.1, 58:6.26.5.2, 58:11.3.1.4(B), 58:A.5.2.5.3 to A.5.2.5.7, 58:A.5.2.8.3,
58:A.6.25.3, 58:Annex D, 58:E.2, 58:Fig. I.1(b), 58:Fig. I.1(c), 59:5.3, 59:5.9.3, 59:10.2.1,
59:10.2.2, 59:10.2.4, 59:13.1.8, 59:A.5.3.2(8), 59:A.13.1.8
Filling 58:7.4.3.1(4), 58:7.4.3.2(C)
Fuel systems 58:6.23.3.1, 58:11.3.1.4(B), 58:11.3.2, 58:11.3.4, 58:11.4.1.7, 58:11.4.1.8
Installation 58:6.6.3, 58:6.6.4, 58:6.6.6, 58:6.6.7.2(3), 58:6.23.3.2, 58:6.26, 58:A.6.6.6.1
Marking 1:69.2.1.4.3.3, 1:69.2.1.4.5
Transportation of 58:9.3.4, 58:9.6.2.1
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ASME pressure vessels 52:5.3.4, 52:5.3.5, 1901:21.8.1, 1901:21.8.6, 1901:25.5.1.2, 1901:25.5.3,
1906:13.8.1, 1906:13.8.6, 1906:14.3.4
Definition 1901:3.3.14, 1906:3.3.6
Asphalt, tank vehicles for 385:Chap. 6, 385:9.2.5
Asphyxia
Asphyxiant gas, simple 704:8.2.4, 704:A.8.1.1, 704:A.8.2.4

Aspirate
Aspiration
Aspirators, proportioning see Air jet mixers
Assemblies
Archaic construction materials and assemblies 909:Annex O, 914:Annex O
Backflow prevention see Backflow prevention devices/assemblies
Composite assemblies of structural materials 251
Container
Door see Door assemblies
Fire division
Fire door see Fire door assemblies
Fire-rated
Fire safety curtain 80:1.1.1, 80:Chap. 20, 80:A.1.1.1
Definition 80:3.3.63, 80:20.1.5.4
Fire windows see Fire window assemblies
Floor see Floor assemblies
Glass blocks see Glass blocks
Masonry units 251
Pipe insulation 274
Roof/ceiling see Roof/ceiling assemblies
Switchgear see Switchgear assemblies
Wall see Wall assemblies
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Window see Fire window assemblies
Assembly area (accessibility) 5000:12.10, 5000:12.16.10, 5000:12.19, 5000:12.21, 5000:16.2.5.4,

5000:18.2.9(2), 5000:A.16.2.5.4.2 to A.16.2.5.4.4
Assembly halls see Assembly occupancies
Assembly machines 79:C.4
Assembly occupancies 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:6.1.2.2, 1:6.1.14.1.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:10.9.1,

1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.5, 1:13.3.2.6, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.1, 1:13.7.2.2, 1:20.1, 1:52.3.3.4,
1:60.1.3.2, 1:A.13.3.2.5.2(2), 1:A.20.1.3 to A.20.1.4.8.3, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:12.6.2.4, 5000:Table
15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:Chap. 16, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a), 5000:Table
34.3.2.3, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(1), 5000:46.7, 5000:51.2.1(1), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2,
5000:D.4.3.3.9
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.2.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9, 5000:15.7.2.4.1,
5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1,
5000:16.1.1.2
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.2, 101:12.1.4, 101:13.1.4, 101:A.6.1.2.1, 101:A.12.1.4,
101:A.13.1.4, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:16.1.3, 5000:A.16.1.3
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:Table 6.7.5, 901:A.6.5.3
Combined 101:14.1.2.2, 101:15.1.2.2
Crowd movement see Crowd movement
Definition 1:3.3.165.3, 1:6.1.2.1, 1:A.3.3.165.3, 1:A.6.1.2.1, 30:3.3.35.2, 101:3.3.168.2,
101:6.1.2.1, 101:A.3.3.168.2, 101:A.6.1.2.1, 102:3.3.3, 102:A.3.3.3, 1620:3.3.19.1,
1620:A.3.3.19.1, 5000:3.3.424.1, 5000:6.1.2.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.1, 5000:A.6.1.2.1
Electrical systems and wiring70:410.10(E), 70:518
Emergency lighting 70:700, 101:12.2.9, 101:13.2.9
Theaters, audience areas 70:520
Fire escapes 101:12.2.2.10, 101:12.2.4.8, 101:13.2.2.9, 101:13.2.2.10, 101:13.2.4.8
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:Table 60.1.3.2(a), 1:66.4.5.4,
30:9.6.2.1, 30:9.6.2.2, 101:12.7.5.5, 101:13.7.5.5, 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(c), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(2)(d),
5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a)
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:12.2, 101:13.2, 101:13.7.1, 101:A.12.2.2.3.1(1),
101:A.13.2.2.3.1(1) to A.13.2.5.8.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.2.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9, 5000:16.2,
5000:16.4.2.1(4), 5000:A.16.2.2.3.1(1) to A.16.2.11.1.1
Multiple occupancy 101:12.1.2.3, 101:13.1.2.3, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:16.1.2, 5000:16.3.4.1(1),
5000:16.4.4, 5000:17.1.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.6.2, 5000:A.16.1.2.2
Multipurpose 5000:16.3.5.1.3(1), 5000:A.16.3.5.1.3(1)
Definition 101:3.3.168.2.1, 5000:3.3.424.1.1
New 101:Chap. 12
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:12.1.7, 101:12.7.9.3, 101:13.1.7,
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101:A.12.1.7.1, 101:A.13.1.7.1, 5000:5.5.4.1, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2, 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:16.1.6,
5000:16.2.2.2.2 to 16.2.2.2.4, 5000:16.2.3.3.2, 5000:16.2.3.4, 5000:16.2.4.2 to 16.2.4.5,
5000:16.2.5.1.2, 5000:16.2.5.3, 5000:16.3.3.3, 5000:16.3.4.1, 5000:16.3.4.2.3, 5000:16.3.5.1.2,
5000:27.4.4.5.4, 5000:A.5.5.4.1, 5000:A.16.1.6, 5000:A.16.3.4.2.3
Pre-incident planning 1620:Chap. 11
Roofs, on 5000:35.7.4
Seating see Seating, assembly occupancies
Security, premises 730:4.2.7, 730:Chap. 16, 730:19.3.2.4, 730:Chap. 22
Separation of occupancies 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(a), 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b), 5000:Table 6.2.4.1(a),
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Small assembly uses 101:6.1.2.2
Underground structures 101:12.4.3, 101:13.4.3
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.2.2, 5000:7.6.3.9
Assessment
Assessment phase (size-up) see also Size-up

Assistants
Definition 1521:3.3.3, 1561:3.3.4, 1561:A.3.3.4
Health and safety officer 1521:4.1.3, 1521:A.4.1.3
Definition 1521:3.3.44.1.1
Incident safety officer 1521:4.4.3, 1521:4.6.5, 1521:6.1.3, 1521:6.1.13, 1521:6.4.2, 1521:6.5.2,
1521:A.6.1.3, 1521:A.6.1.13, 1521:A.6.4.2, 1521:A.6.4.4, 1521:A.6.5.2
Definition 1521:3.3.44.2.1
Assistive listening system (ALS) 5000:12.16.10, 5000:12.19

ASTM
Definition 55:3.3.4, 58:3.3.9, 59:3.3.5
Astragals, fire door 80:4.1.3.1, 80:6.4.1.2.1, 80:6.4.7, 80:7.4.2.1, 80:8.1.3.3, 80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.7,
80:A.8.4.3.1, 252:7.2.3, 252:7.2.4, 252:7.3.6, 252:7.3.8
Definition 80:3.3.5, 80:A.3.3.5
Athletic facilities see Sports facilities
Athwartship
Atmosphere furnaces 86:1.1.5, 86:5.1.1.5, 86:12.1.1.1, 86:12.2, 86:13.3, 86:A.12.2, 86:A.13.3.1.6

to A.13.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Atmosphere gas storage systems, bulk 86:12.1.5, 86:13.4, 86:A.12.1.5, 86:A.13.4
Atmosphere-supplying respirator
Breathing air quality 1989
Definition 1852:3.3.1, 1989:3.3.4
Atmospheres
Absolute
Definition 99:3.3.14.2, 99B:3.3.3.2
Ambient
Definition 99:3.3.14.1, 99B:3.3.3.1
Chamber 99B:4.4.3
Definition 99:3.3.14.4, 99B:3.3.3.4
Common 5000:17.4.3.2, 5000:18.4.3.2
Definition 101:3.3.21.1, 5000:3.3.40.1
Definition 99:3.3.14, 99:A.3.3.14, 99B:3.3.3, 99B:A.3.3.3
Electrical equipment location 70B:6.4.1
Fire scene 921:12.2.7
Flammable or explosive see Flammable atmospheres
Hazardous see Hazardous atmospheres
Humidification or dehumidification of 99B:4.4.3.3, 99B:4.4.3.4
Increased burning rate, of
Definition 99:3.3.14.3, 99:A.3.3.14.3, 99B:3.3.3.3, 99B:A.3.3.3.3
Inert see Inert atmosphere
Oxygen-deficient see Oxygen-deficient atmosphere
Oxygen-enriched see Oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Oxygen to initiate combustion in 921:5.1.2.2
Separate 101:3.3.21.2, 5000:17.4.3.2, 5000:18.4.3.2
Special see Special atmospheres
Synthetic see Synthetic special atmospheres
Warming or cooling of 99B:4.4.3.2
Atmospheric burners
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:Chap. 7
Atmospheric fluidized-bed combustion

Definition 85:3.3.9
Copyright NFPA
Explosions 85:7.3.1, 85:A.7.3.1
Special problems of 85:7.3.3, 85:A.7.3.3.2, 85:Annex H, 85:Annex L
Atmospheric fuel gas system

Atmospheric inspirator mixers

Atmospheric monitoring 1006:Fig. C.1(c), 1006:Table G.1

Confined space rescue 1006:7.1.1 to 7.1.3, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:7.2.3, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.7.2.2
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.6(A), 1006:9.2.6(A), 1006:9.2.14
Subterranean rescue 1006:17.2.1, 1006:17.2.4, 1006:17.2.5, 1006:17.2.7, 1006:17.3.7(A),
1006:17.3.8, 1006:17.3.9, 1006:A.17.2.1, 1006:A.17.2.4, 1006:A.17.2.5, 1006:A.17.2.7,
1006:A.18.3.1
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.3, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.8.1.3
Atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric regulators see Governors, Zero
Atmospheric tanks
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:7.3.3, 120:7.6.2.6, 120:A.7.3.3.4, 120:A.7.3.3.6
Definition 30:3.3.47.2, 30:A.3.3.47.2, 120:3.3.2, 122:3.3.41.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.8.1, 130:6.6.4
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30:21.4.2.1, 30:21.4.3.1, 30:21.4.3.8, 30:21.7.1.6,
30:22.8.1, 30:A.21.4.2.1.1, 30:A.22.8.1
Foam concentrates 1901:21.6, 1901:A.21.6.3.2 to A.21.6.10.2, 1906:13.6, 1906:A.13.6.3.2 to
A.13.6.10.2
Foam-water sprinkler systems 16:5.7.3, 16:A.5.7.3.4
Underground mines 122:10.3, 122:10.6, 122:A.10.3, 122:A.10.6.2.1
Atomizers (burner)
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers, warm-up burners 85:7.8.3.8
Definition 85:3.3.10, 86:3.3.5.2
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.3.7, 85:8.4.3.3
Mechanical 85:5.4.3.2, 85:5.4.3.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.3.2.3, 85:6.4.3.2.10, 85:6.4.3.2.32, 85:6.7.2, 85:6.7.3.3,
85:6.7.5.3.3, 85:A.6.7.2(8), 85:A.6.7.2(10)
Single burner boilers 85:5.4.3.1, 85:5.4.3.2, 85:5.4.3.3, 85:5.8, 85:A.5.4.3.1.2, 85:A.5.8.1
Atomizing medium
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Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers, warm-up burners 85:7.8.3.8.1, 85:7.8.3.8.3, 85:7.8.3.8.4.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.4.3.3, 85:8.7.4.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.10, 85:6.7.3.3, 85:6.7.5.2.5.2(B), 85:B.3.2, 85:C.2.4
Pressure switches 86:8.10.2
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4.3, 85:5.4.3.2.1, 85:5.4.3.2.2, 85:5.4.3.3.1, 85:5.4.3.3.3
Water mist fire protection systems 750:9.4, 750:10.1.3, 750:10.2 to 10.4, 750:10.6, 750:10.7,
750:Table 13.2.2, 750:14.3.5.6, 750:A.10.1.3, 750:A.10.2, 750:A.10.4.1, 750:A.14.3.5.6
Atriums 921:7.2.2.1.2, 5000:8.12.3, 5000:A.8.12.3 see also Spaces, Large volume

Building rehabilitation 5000:15.7.2.1.1(2)
Definition 92B:3.3.1, 101:3.3.22, 101:A.3.3.22, 301:3.3.3, 914:3.3.5, 914:A.3.3.5, 5000:3.3.41,
5000:A.3.3.41
Fire protection features 101:8.6.7, 101:A.8.6.7, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.9
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.7.1(3), 101:18.3.7.4(1), 101:19.3.7.1(3), 101:20.3.7.4,
5000:19.3.7.1.4, 5000:19.3.7.3.1, 5000:19.3.8(2)
Marine vessels, on 301:7.7.2.3, 301:8.2.5.7.2, 301:21.3.1.2, 301:A.21.3.1.2.11
Means of egress 5000:8.12.5.2(1), 5000:11.7.2.6
Places of worship 909:B.4.2.2.1, 909:B.4.2.2.2
Smoke management systems in 92B, 105:A.1.2
Sprinkler systems 13:21.20.1.2.1, 13:D.3
Attached buildings (flammable and combustible liquids storage) 1:66.4.4.1, 1:66.4.4.5.1

Definition 1:3.3.27.3, 30B:3.3.25.1
Attached volumes
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.5
Door fan measurements 2001:C.1.2.2
Attachment plugs see Plugs, electrical
Attachment points
Load-bearing
Definition 1983:3.3.3.1, 1983:A.3.3.3.1
Drop tests 1983:8.4.4.3, 1983:8.4.5.2 to 8.4.5.4, 1983:8.4.8.3, 1983:8.4.9.3.1, 1983:8.4.9.3.2
Minimum breaking strength tests 1983:8.7.8.2, 1983:8.7.8.3, 1983:8.7.10.3, 1983:8.7.10.4
Static tests 1983:8.3.5.1, 1983:8.3.5.3
Positioning attachment point
Definition 1983:3.3.3.2, 1983:A.3.3.3.2
Copyright NFPA
Static test 1983:8.3.13.1, 1983:8.3.13.2
Attack, fire see also Fire fighting; Initial attack

Extended
Definition 1051:3.3.2.1, 1051:A.3.3.2.1
Parallel
Sustained
Attack hose 1961:4.1, 1961:5.5.1, 1961:5.6.3.2, 1961:7.3.4.1.1, 1961:7.3.4.2.1, 1961:7.3.4.3.1,

1961:7.3.4.4, 1961:7.3.4.5.1, 1961:A.4.1.1, 1962:4.1, 1962:5.1, 1962:A.4.1.2 to A.4.1.13,
1962:A.5.1.1 to A.5.1.6
Definition 1961:3.3.4.1, 1961:A.3.3.4.1, 1962:3.3.6.1, 1962:A.3.3.6.1
Attack lines 1410:4.2.5, 1410:5.1.1 see also Initial attack lines

Attendants see also Litter attendants; Rescue attendants

Definition 326:3.3.2, 1006:3.3.8, 1006:A.3.3.8
Attic extension ladders 1931:4.4.2.2, 1931:4.4.3.2

Attics 1:10.19.6, 5000:5.3.5.5, 5000:8.14.1.1(1), 5000:8.16.3.2, 5000:38.8, 5000:48.3.3.4(6),

5000:49.6, 5000:A.38.8.1
Appliances in 54:9.5, 54:12.11.2.4(1)
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(a)
Electrical systems and wiring 70:210.70(A)(3), 70:382.12(1), 70:394.23, 70:398.23
Cable 70:320.23, 70:330.23, 70:334.23
Sign transformers 70:600.21(E)
Fire exposure 80A:4.3.8.7
Fire investigations 921:6.3.3, 921:22.2.3, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Furnace, forced-air central warm-air
Heating appliances 211:9.2.2.1, 211:9.6
Manufactured housing 501:5.7.1.3, 501:8.4.4, 501:9.11.4.2.2
Sprinklers for 1:Table 13.3.1.8(b), 13:8.3.2.5(5), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:11.3.1.4, 13:A.5.2,
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
Attorneys, role in fire investigations 921:11.1, 921:11.3.2.1, 921:11.5.6.5, 921:13.2.2.1, 921:14.5.8
Copyright NFPA
Auction rooms see Mercantile occupancies
Audible warning devices 1901:12.2.1.2, 1901:12.3.2.6.4, 1901:13.3.4, 1901:13.9, 1901:16.12.1.4,

1901:17.9.2, 1901:20.21.4.1.1, 1901:25.3.6.1, 1901:25.13.7, 1901:A.13.3.4, 1901:A.13.9.1.2,
1901:D.3(12)
Electric sirens (electromechanical) 1901:D.3(12)
Definition 1901:3.3.56, 1901:A.3.3.56
Electronic sirens 1901:D.3(12)
Definition 1901:3.3.59, 1901:A.3.3.59
Audiences
Flame effects before see Flame effects before an audience
Pyrotechnics, use of see Pyrotechnics
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:6.4, 140:A.6.4
Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment 70:640

Motion picture projectors 70:540.50
Theaters 70:520.4
Underwater 70:680.27(A), 70:680.43(G)
Audiovisual equipment, in fire service training centers 1402:8.8
Auditoriums 5000:16.2.5.3 see also Assembly occupancies

Cultural property occupancies 909:16.3.4, 909:17.7.4, 909:A.17.7.4
Fire service training centers 1402:5.1(2), 1402:8.4
Augmented air firing

Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2.1, 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.4.3.6, 85:8.7.3.2.1,
85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.5.4, 85:A.8.3.4, 85:A.8.4.3.6
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.7, 85:6.6.5.2.10.4
Authority
Authorized entrants
Definition 1006:3.3.9, 1006:A.3.3.9
Authorized person
Definition 70E:320.2, 1901:3.3.15
Autoignition
Autoignition temperature 921:5.7.4.1.3.7 see also Ignition temperature
Copyright NFPA
Chemicals 497:Table 4.4.2, 497:A.3.3.5.1, 497:A.4.4.2, 921:16.10.2.11
Definition 53:3.3.2, 85:3.3.13, 85:A.3.3.13, 497:3.3.2, 497:A.3.3.2, 499:3.3.1, 499:A.3.3.1,
921:3.3.13
Gas 921:5.7.2.2
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres and 53:5.2.4.1(2), 53:A.5.2.2, 53:E.3.2.2, 53:F.2.2.1, 53:F.2.2.2,
53:F.3.2.5, 53:F.4.3.2
Solids 921:5.7.4.3
Wood 921:5.7.4.3
Automated fixed guideway transit systems see Fixed guideway transit systems
Automated information storage system (AISS) 75:6.2.1.2, 75:8.1.4, 75:A.8.1.4

Definition 75:3.3.2
Automated vehicle locators (AVL) 450:10.5.1

Automatic see also subentry, Automatic, under specific entries, e.g. Extinguishing systems
Definition70:100.I, 70E:100.I, 96:3.3.6, 99:3.3.15, 101:3.3.23, 550:3.4.1, 901:3.3.4, 2010:3.3.4,
5000:3.3.43
Automatic aid 1201:4.6.1, 1710:4.8, 1710:5.2.1.2, 1710:5.3.1.1, 1710:5.4.1, 1710:5.5.4.5,

1720:4.7.1, 1720:4.7.2, 1720:4.8.1.2, 1720:4.9.1.2, 1720:A.4.7.1
Definition 1142:3.3.2, 1201:3.3.1.1, 1201:A.3.3.1.1, 1710:3.3.1.1, 1710:A.3.3.1.1, 1720:3.3.1.1,
1720:A.3.3.1.1
Automatic detection equipment see Detection equipment
Automatic generator starting system (AGS) 1192:6.5

Automatic Location Identification (ALI) 450:10.2.3
Automatic/manual switch
Definition 2010:3.3.5, 2010:A.3.3.5
Automatic Number Identification (ANI) 450:10.2.2
Automatic sprinkler systems see Sprinkler systems
Automobiles see Automotive equipment; Motor vehicles
Automotive components on portable racks 13:20.2, 13:A.20.2

Automotive equipment see also Motor vehicles

Marine terminals, at 307:10.2
Automotive fire apparatus see Fire apparatus
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Autorotation
Autotransformers 70:210.9, 70:215.11, 70:410.138, 70:430.109(D), 70:450.4, 70:450.5

Audio 70:640.9(D)
Definition 70:640.2
Motor starting 70:430.82(B), 70:430.109(D)
Auxiliary air
Definition 45:3.3.2, 85:3.3.3.1
Hoods 45:8.8.6
Definition 45:A.3.3.9
Auxiliary equipment
Definition 17:3.3.1, 17A:3.3.1, 1670:3.3.8
Auxiliary power unit (APU) 402:12.2.7

Availability
Definition 70B:K.1.1, 805:3.3.6
Avalanche
Definition 1670:3.3.9, 1670:A.3.3.9
Average corrosion index (ACI) 287:B.4.5

Aviation fuel see Aircraft fuel
Awnings 225:8.4, 5000:32.4, 5000:35.7.4.2, 5000:48.7.9, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2

Definition 501A:3.3.1, 1194:C.5
Fire test 701
Axles
Fire apparatus 1911:6.3, 1911:7.3.1, 1911:16.2, 1911:A.6.3.1(4), 1911:A.16.2.3 to A.16.2.4(4)
Height
Definition 1192:3.3.4, 1192:A.3.3.4
Steering axle 1911:6.3.1(4)
Treads
Definition 414:3.3.63.2, 414:A.3.3.63.2
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Back pressure
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2.6.4, 11:A.5.2.6.4
Gas piping, protection of 54:5.10
Back stock areas 1:61.6.3, 30B:7.3

Definition 1:3.3.13.1, 30B:3.3.4
Backdrafts 921:21.2.4.2(4), 921:21.7.4, 921:21.10, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:A.21.10

Definition 402:3.3.18, 921:3.3.14
Backfire
Definition 901:3.3.5, 901:A.3.3.5
Backfire arresters 86:6.2.9.3(E), 86:A.6.2.9.3(E) see also Safety blowout devices

Definition 86:3.3.4
Backflow 501:9.9.1.1, 1192:7.3.8.6, 1192:7.3.9.1, 1192:7.3.9.3

Definition 501:9.2.3, 1192:3.3.5
Backflow check valves

Definition 51:3.3.3, 1192:3.3.56.1
LP-Gas containers 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.2(H), 58:5.7.4.5, 58:5.7.7.1, 58:5.7.7.2, 58:5.7.8.1,
58:5.12.3, 58:5.17.7, 58:6.12.3 to 6.12.5, 58:6.12.8, 58:6.12.9, 58:6.26.3.5, 58:6.26.4.1,
58:7.2.3.7(2), 58:7.3.2.2(C), 58:A.6.12.8
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.2.4, 58:9.4.3.4
Engine fuel systems 58:11.4.1.4, 58:11.4.1.14, 58:11.9.1.8
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.10.1, 1192:5.2.11.2, 1192:5.2.16.3
Refrigerated containers 58:12.1.1.5
Backflow connections 501:9.9.2.2.1

Backflow prevention devices/assemblies 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.6, 25:A.13.1, 25:A.13.6.1.2,

25:A.13.6.2.1
Compressed gas piping system 1:63.3.3.1.4.2
Definition 501:9.2.5, 1192:3.3.6
Fire pumps 20:5.14.9(1), 20:5.15.6, 20:5.16.1, 20:5.26, 20:5.30.1, 20:11.2.6.3.1.4, 20:A.5.14.9,
20:A.5.15.6, 20:A.11.2.6.3.1.4(B)
Manufactured housing 501:9.9.2.7, 501:9.9.2.8
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.3.9.5, 1192:7.3.10
Sprinkler systems 13:7.6.3.1, 13:7.6.3.2, 13:8.16.1.1.3.2, 13:8.17.4.6, 13:10.10.2.4, 13:24.2.5,
13:A.7.6.3.1, 13:A.7.6.3.2, 13:A.8.17.4.6
Water mist systems 750:7.8.4
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Water supply 1:13.5.3.1, 1:63.3.3.1.4.2, 1:A.13.5.3
Backlayering
Definition 130:3.3.3, 502:3.3.5, 502:A.3.3.5
Prevention of 130:7.2.1(2), 502:C.3.3, 502:D.1
Backup hose lines 1410:6.1.1, 1410:6.2.3, 1410:6.3.2, 1410:6.3.3, 1410:6.4.1, 1410:6.4.2,

1410:A.6.3.2, 1410:A.6.3.3
Marine vessels 1005:6.3.10
Baffle plates 96:6.1.1, 96:6.2.2.2 to 6.2.2.4, 96:10.2.7.3, 96:12.1.2.5

Definition 96:3.3.7
Baffles
Definition 54:3.3.10, 211:3.3.13, 385:3.3.1
Draft hoods 211:9.9.2
Laboratory hoods 45:8.8.1.2, 45:8.11.8, 45:8.11.9, 45:A.8.8.1.2, 45:A.8.11.8
Definition 45:3.3.3
Tanks 407:4.3.12.4
Bagasse 85:F.6.1.2, 85:F.6.3.1
Baggage preservation, aircraft accidents 402:13.4, 424:5.8.3
Balanced pressure foam proportioning systems 1145:5.2.3.1, 1145:5.2.3.2, 1901:21.2.5,

1901:A.21.2.5
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:13.2.5, 1906:A.13.2.5
Balconies 101:7.2.3.6, 101:7.5.3.1 to 7.5.3.3, 5000:11.2.2.7.3.1(1), 5000:11.2.4.4, 5000:11.7.4

Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.4.5 to 12.2.4.7, 101:13.2.4.5 to 13.2.4.7, 101:13.2.11.1,
5000:16.2.4.3 to 16.2.4.5, 5000:16.3.1(1)
Charcoal burners on 1:10.11.7
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.6(1), 101:17.3.6(1), 5000:18.3.6(1)
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.5.5(1), 101:14.3.6(1), 101:15.2.5.5(1), 101:15.3.6(1),
5000:17.2.5.4.2(1), 5000:17.2.5.7, 5000:A.17.2.5.7
Exterior 5000:11.2.1.3.6, 5000:11.5.3, 5000:13.4, 5000:37.2.2, 5000:37.3.7, 5000:Table
A.35.6.1.2
Definition 5000:3.3.45, 5000:35.2.3
LP-Gas systems on 1:69.3.10, 1:A.69.3.10.2.7, 1:A.69.3.10.8.3, 58:6.19.11.2
Means of egress 1:14.8.1.6, 1:14.9.1.1, 1:14.11.4, 101:7.2.4.4, 101:7.4.1.1, 101:7.7.4,
5000:11.3.1.1, 5000:11.3.1.6, 5000:11.4.1.1
Guards 5000:15.6.2.1.9.1
Merchant vessels, on 301:7.2.5.5, 301:7.3.1.1, 301:7.6.3, 301:21.3.2.2
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One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.5.4
Rehabilitation work areas 101:43.6.2.7.2
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.2(3), 5000:26.3.3.4.8.2, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3)
Smokeproof enclosures, access to 5000:11.2.3.6, 5000:11.2.3.7
Water tanks 22:4.11.5, 22:8.3.5, 22:8.7.9 to 8.7.14, 22:13.3.5, 22:13.7.5
Wood 5000:45.6.9.4.1(2), 5000:45.6.9.6.13
Baled cotton see Cotton
Ball parks see also Assembly occupancies

Lightning protection 780:G.2
Ballast
Counterballasting 1405:6.13.3.5
Tank
Ballast gas 86:13.3.1.8

Ballasts (electrical)
Electric discharge lamps70:410.130(E), 70:410.130(F), 70:410–XIII, 70:410–XIV
Signs, electric 70:600.21 to 600.24
Ballistic parachutes (ballistic recovery systems) 402:7.5.11.4
Band
Bar locks
Definition 730:3.3.33.1, 730:A.3.3.33.1
Bare hand work 70E:130.2(C)(3)

Definition70E:100.I
Barges 1405:5.3(8), 1405:7.7, 1405:8.2.2.2, 1405:12.14.6.2 see also Marine vessels

Tank
Barns see Buildings, Agricultural; Storage occupancies
Barometric draft regulators see Draft regulators
Barrage
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Definition 1123:3.3.3, 1123:A.3.3.3
Barrels (containers)
Definition 30:3.3.2
Barrels (rolling steel door) 80:4.3.5, 80:5.2.5.2

Barrels (unit of volume)

Definition 1:3.3.18, 59A:3.3.1
Barricades 1:10.8.3, 1:Table 60.3.2.6, 1124:4.6.1.1, 1124:4.6.3.1, 1124:4.6.4.5, 1124:A.4.6.3.1

Artificial 1124:4.6.4.5
Definitions 1:3.3.19, 70E:100.I, 1124:3.3.5, 1125:3.3.2, 1125:A.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.46, 5000:A.3.3.46
Explosion-resistant 45:7.1.2(3), 45:7.2(5)
Fire department access roads 1:18.2.4.1.4, 1:18.2.4.2
Screen 1124:4.5.5.2, 1124:4.6.1.2, 1124:4.6.3.1, 1124:A.4.6.3.1
Definition 1124:3.3.5.3, 1124:A.3.3.5.3, 1125:3.3.2.3, 1125:A.3.3.2.3
Barrier material, layer, or fabric (clothing) 1951:6.2.1.5, 1999:6.1.1.5, 1999:6.1.1.6, 1999:6.1.2.5,

1999:6.1.2.6, 1999:7.1.1.2, 1999:7.4.2.9, 1999:7.4.3.7, 1999:7.6.3, 1999:8.1.10, 1999:8.3.1.1,
1999:8.39, 1999:A.6.1.1.5, 1999:A.6.1.1.6, 1999:A.6.1.2.5, 1999:A.6.1.2.6 see also CBRN barrier
layer (clothing); Moisture barriers (protective clothing); Thermal barriers (protective clothing)
Definition 260:3.3.1, 1951:3.3.2, 1971:3.3.2, 1999:3.3.5
Barriers (structural) see also Fire barriers; Smoke barriers; Thermal barriers (structural)
Cargo
Definitions 306:3.5.5 to 3.5.7
Definition70E:100.I, 79:3.3.8, 550:3.4.2
Emergency scene 1:1.8.4, 1:1.8.5
Enhanced fire compartment 5000:D.5
Definition 5000:D.1.6.3
Explosion 654:6.2.2.1, 654:6.2.2.2
Means of egress 5000:11.1.10.2.2
Security 730:6.3.1, 730:6.4, 730:6.9, 730:11.4.1.6, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(10), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(5),
730:19.4.5.1, 730:20.4.1.2.1, 5000:12.6.8
Base product fillers 30B:5.4.3.3

Base products
Definition 30B:3.3.5, 30B:A.3.3.5
Base rails 1911:19.8.6.8, 1911:A.19.8.6.8(2), 1911:A.19.8.6.8(3)(b)
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Definition 1901:3.3.21, 1911:3.3.15
Base sections 1932:5.1.8, 1932:A.5.1.8

Definition 1901:3.3.22, 1911:3.3.16, 1931:3.3.4, 1932:3.3.2
Base station
Basements 1:10.12.3.7.2, 5000:7.4.2.2, 5000:41.2, 5000:55.3.1.7

Aerosol products, storage of 1:61.5.3.2.1, 30B:5.3.1, 30B:6.3.2.1
Definition 1:3.3.20, 30:3.3.3, 30A:3.3.1, 30B:3.3.6, 35:3.3.2, 434:3.3.1, 5000:3.3.50
Electrical systems 70:210.8(A)(5), 70:210.52(G), 70:210.70(A)(3), 70:320.15, 70:334.15,
70:382.12(1), 70:406.8(A)
Flammable and combustible liquids in
Release of 329:4.1.3, 329:4.1.9, 329:5.1.1(1), 329:9.2
Storage 1:66.4.4.3.5, 1:66.4.5.1.4, 1:66.4.5.2.6, 1:66.5.3.3.3, 30:9.3.6 to 9.3.8, 30:Table
9.7.1.1, 30:9.7.1.2, 30:10.8.2, 30:17.6.9, 30:24.4.9, 30:24.5.3, 30:24.9.5, 30A:4.2.3
Flood resistance
Definition 5000:3.3.50.1, 5000:39.2.2
Parking structures 1:29.1.1, 88A:4.1.2 to 4.1.4, 88A:4.4.4, 88A:6.1.4, 88A:6.4.1, 5000:7.4.3.6.5,
5000:7.4.3.6.6, 5000:30.8.3.5.2
Security of 730:7.3.6.8, 730:13.4.2.2(C)(9), 730:13.4.2.4(2), 730:15.3.3(13), 730:19.4.3
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.2.2, 13:11.3.1.4, 13D:8.2.4
Unstable reactive compressed gases, storage of 1:63.3.10.4
Basic life support see Life support
Batch furnaces (ovens) 86:10.1.1.3(4), 86:10.1.7, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.10.1.7

Bathing facilities 5000:12.13, 5000:12.16.8, 5000:12.45.2.4, 5000:12.45.3.2.4, 5000:12.45.3.2.5,

5000:12.45.4.2.3, 5000:12.45.5.5, 5000:15.3.7.2
Bathrooms 5000:48.7.12
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.5.4.3.5, 5000:15.5.5.5(1)
Definition 13:3.3.2, 13:A.3.3.2, 13R:3.3.1, 13R:A.3.3.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I
Doors 5000:18.2.2.2.7, 5000:22.2.4.2, 5000:22.2.4.5, 5000:23.2.3.2, 5000:23.2.3.4,
5000:26.2.2.4.2, 5000:26.2.2.4.5, 5000:26.3.2.1.2(7), 5000:46.5.2.1(5), 5000:46.5.2.1(6)
Electrical systems and wiring 70:210.11(C)(3), 70:240.24(E), 70:424.44(G)
Lighting outlets required 70:210.70(A)(1), 70:210.70(B)
Receptacles in 70:210.8(A)(1), 70:210.8(B)(1), 70:210.52(D), 70:406.8(C), 70:550.12(E),
70:550.12(F), 70:551.41(C), 70:552.41(F)
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.6.3.1.3, 5000:19.3.6.4.2
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Manufactured housing 501:4.3.1.1, 501:4.3.1.2, 501:4.3.3.3, 501:4.4.1, 501:4.7, 501:4.11,
501:4.13.2.2(5), 501:5.3.2.6, 501:5.8.3.2(3), 501:6.5.7.2, 501:11.6.2, 501:11.6.4(9), 501:A.4.11
Sprinkler systems 13:8.15.8.1, 13:21.20.16.2.2, 13:21.20.18.2.1, 13:21.20.20.2.1, 13:21.20.22.2.2
Sprinklers in 13R:6.9.2, 13R:A.6.9.2
Baths
Heated constant temperature 45:10.5.4, 45:12.2.4
Hydromassage 70:424.44(G), 70:680 .VI, 70:680 .VII, 501:9.7.3.6
Definition 70:680.2
Luminaires70:410.10(D), 70:550.14(D), 70:551.53(B)
Manufactured housing, in 501:5.3.2.6, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.2.3, 501:9.7.3.4, 501:9.7.3.6,
501:9.12.4, 501:11.7.3
Marine bath modules 13:25.4.6
Molten salt see Salt bath furnaces, molten
Battens 80:20.2.1.10, 80:20.2.1.11, 80:20.2.3.1, 80:20.2.3.2, 80:20.4.5.1, 80:20.6.6

Definition 80:3.3.12, 80:20.1.5.1
Batteries (fireworks) 1123:3.3.4, 1123:A.3.3.4
Batteries (power) 70:480, 70:690.4, 70:690.71

Aircraft 70:513.10, 410:4.2, 410:4.3.6, 410:A.4.2.3.1 to A.4.2.11, 410:A.4.3.6
Aircraft hangars 70:513.10
Appliance 921:24.5.2.3
Boat 921:28.3.2, 921:28.3.5.3.1, 921:28.3.5.6, 921:28.8.2, 921:28.8.2.2, 921:28.10.2.2
Box 72:9.4.2.3.8 to 9.4.2.3.10
Certification
Definition 110:3.3.1, 110:A.3.3.1
Charging
Definition 70E:320.2
Equipment 70:503.160, 70:511.10(A), 70:513.10(B), 70:625
Common 1221:11.3.2
Communication center power supply 1221:4.7.9, 1221:11.3.2, 1221:A.4.7.9.1
Construction use 70B:J.7
Definitions 1:3.3.22, 70:480.2, 70E:320.2
Dispatch systems 1221:9.3.6.7 to 9.3.6.10, 1221:11.4.2 to 11.4.4
Emergency power supply systems 70:700.12(A), 70:700.12(B)(4), 110:5.6.4.3, 110:5.6.4.4,
110:5.6.4.5, 110:7.12.6, 110:A.5.6.4.3, 110:A.5.6.4.4, 110:A.5.6.4.5.1, 110:A.7.11.5
Stored emergency power supply systems (SEPSS) 111:5.1.1, 111:5.1.2.2, 111:7.4.5.2,
111:7.5.3, 111:7.6.2.1, 111:7.6.3.2, 111:7.6.4(2), 111:7.6.5, 111:8.4.2, 111:8.4.3.2,
111:A.5.1.2.2, 111:A.7.4.5, 111:A.7.6.2.1(1), 111:A.8.4.2
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Fire alarms 1:Table 13.7.3.2.7, 72:4.4.1.5.1, 72:4.4.1.5.2, 72:4.4.1.6.3.1, 72:4.4.1.8, 72:4.4.1.9.7,
72:6.16.7.3, 72:9.4.2.3.8 to 9.4.2.3.10, 72:9.5.1.8, 72:10.4.8, 72:11.6.1, 72:11.6.2, 72:11.6.4,
72:11.6.6, 72:11.6.7, 72:A.4.4.1.5.1, 72:A.4.4.1.8, 72:A.6.16.7.3
Charging 72:4.4.1.8.3, 72:4.4.1.8.5, 72:4.4.1.9.7, 72:A.4.4.1.8.3.4, 72:C.4
Low-power radio (wireless) system power 72:6.17.2
Primary 72:6.17.2, 72:11.6.1
Public fire alarm reporting systems 72:9.4.2.3.8 to 9.4.2.3.10, 72:9.5.1.5.1 to 9.5.1.5.4,
72:9.5.1.8, 72:9.5.2.3.1, 72:A.9.5.1.5.1(1) to (3)
Rechargeable 72:11.6.1, 72:11.6.2, 72:11.6.4
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Fire apparatus 1901:13.4, 1901:13.14.4, 1901:A.13.4, 1906:6.3.4, 1906:6.4, 1906:A.6.3.4,
1906:A.6.4
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.4.2, 414:4.4.5, 414:6.3.6, 414:B.4, 414:B.14.4
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:8.2(1), 1911:8.4, 1911:8.8(1), 1911:17.3,
1911:17.7, 1911:A.17.3.2.1, 1911:D.2
Reserve capacity 1901:13.4.2, 1901:13.14.3.2
Reserve capacity rating 414:B.4.2, 414:B.14.3.2
Fire pumps 1:13.4.4.3
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:8.6.10, 130:8.8.3.2
Garages 70:511.10
Health care occupancies 99:4.4.1.1.13, 99:4.4.1.2, 99:4.4.4.1.3, 99:4.5.4.1.3, 99:4.6.1.2,
99:4.6.3.3, 99:4.6.4.1.3
Industrial electric trucks 505:8.3, 505:A.8.3.1
Fire apparatus 1911:8.2(1), 1911:8.4, 1911:8.8(1)
Installation 70:690.71, 70E:320.4
Maintenance 70E:240
Marinas and boatyards, at 1:28.1.8.3.4(2), 1:28.1.8.3.6, 1:28.1.8.4, 303:4.1.1(3), 303:6.11.2(3),
303:7.2.3.2(2), 303:7.2.3.5, 303:7.2.4, 303:8.1.4.3, 303:8.1.4.4, 303:8.11, 303:A.7.2.4,
303:A.8.11.2
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.3, 302:9.9.3, 302:9.11, 302:9.14.3, 302:10.10.7,
302:A.9.3.3 to A.9.3.9, 302:A.9.9.3.1, 302:A.9.11.5, 302:A.9.14.3.2
Cold cranking rating
Reserve capacity
Motor fuel dispensing facilities, use at 1:42.4.2.2.1
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Motor vehicles
Fire investigations of 921:25.3.2, 921:25.4.2, 921:25.5.3
Salvage vehicles, removal from 1:22.9.5
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:52.2
Pump engines 20:11.2.5.2, 20:11.6.3, 20:12.4.1.4, 20:12.4.5, 20:12.5.4, 20:14.2.7.4.7.1,
20:14.2.8.7, 20:A.11.2.5.2.4, 20:A.11.2.5.2.6, 20:B.1.32, 1906:10.8.2
Records 70B:F.22
Safety requirements 70E:320
Maintenance 70E:240
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690 .VIII
Sound recording equipment 70:640.9(B)
Stationary 1:Chap. 52, 70B:9.9.4, 70B:Table I.1
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 70B:25.3.4
Valve-regulated (VRLA) 1:52.3.2, 70E:320.4(D), 111:5.1.1.1
Definition 1:3.3.21.1, 1:A.3.3.21.1, 70E:320.2, 110:3.3.2.2, 111:3.3.1.1, 111:A.3.3.1.1
Vehicle, electric 70:625
Vented (flooded) 1:52.3.1, 70E:320.4(C)
Definition 1:3.3.21.2, 1:A.3.3.21.2, 70E:320.2, 110:3.3.2.1, 111:3.3.1.2, 111:A.3.3.1.2
Battery chargers 70B:9.9.4, 70B:25.3.4, 70B:Table I.1

Aircraft hangars 70:513.10(B)
Electric vehicle 70:625
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.3.6, 110:7.12.6.2
Automatic 110:5.6.4.6, 110:A.5.6.4.6
Equipment 70:503.160, 70:511.10(A)
Fire pumps, stationary 20:11.2.5.2.4.3, 20:11.2.5.2.5, 20:12.4.1.4(2)
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:13.17
Battery depletion signal 731:4.5.9.2
Battery disconnect switch 1906:6.4.5, 1906:A.6.4.5

Battery effect
Battery enclosures 70E:320.5(A)(2), 70E:320.6, 70E:320.7(A)(3)

Battery rooms
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Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(4), 851:7.9
Light water reactors 804:10.7, 804:A.10.7.1, 805:E.2.12
Work practices, safety-related 70E:320.5
Beaches, lightning protection for 780:G.3
Beads 921:8.10.3.1, 921:8.11.10

Beam (ship)
Beams
Definition 115:3.3.2, 115:A.3.3.2
Ignition 115:1.3, 115:Chap. 5, 115:Chap. 6, 115:B.1, 115:D.1
Intensity profile 115:6.2.2
Beams (ladder) 1931:4.1.3.3, 1931:4.1.3.4, 1931:4.2.1, 1931:4.2.2, 1931:4.3.1, 1931:4.4.2.1,

1931:4.4.3.1, 1931:4.4.3.2, 1931:4.4.6.2, 1931:4.4.6.5, 1931:4.5.2, 1931:4.7.1.1, 1932:5.1.12,
1932:6.1.3(5), 1932:6.2.10.2.2
Definition 1931:3.3.5, 1932:3.3.3
Marking of 1931:4.1.4.1, 1931:4.1.4.3 to 4.1.4.5, 1931:4.1.5.3
Tests 1931:5.2.7, 1931:5.4.1
Beams (structural) 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.5.3, 220:4.5.5.2, 220:4.5.6.2, 220:5.1.2.3, 220:A.4.1.1(2),

5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.5.3, 5000:7.2.5.5.2, 5000:7.2.5.6.2, 5000:44.2.1.2, 5000:44.3,
5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.5.5.2, 5000:D.2.5.6.2, 5000:D.2.7.2.3
Fire tests of 251:Chap. 12, 251:Chap. 13, 251:Chap. 14, 251:16.4, 251:G.10.4
Bearings (electrical equipment) 70B:17.5, 70B:22.3.8.1, 70B:28.6.1, 70B:J.4.6, 654:9.1.4,

654:A.9.1.4
Bed compartments (boilers) 85:7.4.4.3.1.1

Bed drain (boilers) 85:7.4.3.2.2.3, 85:7.6.2.5.5.1

Bed material (boilers) 85:7.3.3.1.1, 85:7.3.3.7, 85:7.4.4.4.2.1

Bed temperature (boilers)

Alarms 85:7.10.2.1.7
Heating the bed 85:7.3.3.1.1
Hot bed, reestablishing air supply to 85:7.3.3.9
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Hot bed material, problems of 85:7.3.3.7
Hot restart 85:7.6.2.4.2, 85:A.7.6.2.4.1, 85:A.7.6.2.4.2
Maintaining 85:7.6.2.2.5, 85:A.7.6.2.2.5
Minimum permissible temperature for feeding fuel 85:H.3 to H.5
Monitoring 85:7.4.4.3, 85:7.4.4.5, 85:A.7.4.4.3
Shutdown 85:7.6.2.3.2.2, 85:7.6.2.5.2, 85:7.6.2.5.3, 85:7.6.2.6.2
Bedded position (ladder fly section) 1932:6.1.3(14)

Definition 1931:3.3.6, 1932:3.3.4
Bedding
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.7.5, 101:21.7.5, 101:A.20.7.5.1, 101:A.21.7.5.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:20.7.2.4, 1:A.20.7.2.4, 101:22.4.4.13, 101:22.7.4,
101:23.7.4, 101:A.22.4.4.13, 101:A.22.7.4, 101:A.23.7.4
Health care occupancies 1:20.4.2.5, 1:20.6.2.5, 1:A.20.4.2.5.1, 1:A.20.4.2.5.2, 1:A.20.6.2.5.1,
101:18.7.5, 101:19.7.5, 101:A.18.7.5.1, 101:A.18.7.5.6(2), 101:A.19.7.5.1, 101:A.19.7.5.6(2)
Heat release rate 555:9.4.4, 555:9.6.1, 555:9.6.2, 555:A.9.4.4, 555:A.9.6.1.8
Residential board and care occupancies 1:20.5.2.5, 1:A.20.5.2.5, 101:32.7.5, 101:33.7.5,
101:A.32.7.5, 101:A.33.7.5
Belay 1006:5.5.11 to 5.5.13, 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6, 1006:18.2.6(A), 1006:A.18.2.14, 1670:6.3.4(9),

1670:6.3.5(9), 1670:A.6.3.4(2)
Definition 1006:3.3.11, 1006:A.3.3.11, 1670:3.3.10, 1670:A.3.3.10
Belayer 1006:5.5.11 to 5.5.13

Bell-bottom pier hole 1670:11.3.3(9)

Belt conveyors
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.2.6, 120:4.3.2.2, 120:4.3.3.2.1(1), 120:4.3.3.3.2.12,
120:4.3.4.4.1, 120:6.3.2.3.3, 120:6.5, 120:Chap. 9, 120:10.1.2, 120:A.4.2.6, 120:A.4.3.2.2.1,
120:A.4.3.2.2.3, 120:A.4.3.3.2.1(1)
Fire-resistant belting material 61:7.2.1, 61:7.3.4, 61:A.7.3.4
Definition 61:3.3.5
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:6.2.4, 122:13.12, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.13.12.4, 122:A.13.12.6,
122:B.1
Static electricity generated by 77:10.2.2.1.1, 77:10.2.2.2, 77:10.2.4.5, 77:10.4, 77:A.10.4.2.1 to
A.10.4.3
Water spray system protection 15:7.2.3, 15:A.7.2.3.2, 15:A.7.2.3.3.1
Belt drives 61:7.2, 654:9.1.3, 654:9.3.2, 654:A.9.1.3
Belt filters 820:Table 6.2(a)
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Belts (life safety systems) 1500:6.1.7.1, 1500:6.3.1 to 6.3.3, 1500:6.3.8, 1500:A.6.3.1, 1500:A.6.3.3,
1500:A.6.3.8
Definition 1006:3.3.13, 1983:3.3.5
Design and construction requirements 1983:6.4, 1983:A.6.4.2 to A.6.4.5
Performance requirements 1983:7.5, 1983:A.7.5.7.7 to A.7.5.9
Product labels 1983:5.1.4, 1983:7.5.4
Testing requirements 1983:8.3, 1983:8.4, 1983:8.10, 1983:A.8.3.2.4 to A.8.3.12.2
User information 1983:5.2.4
Benching or benching system 1006:A.8.2.5, 1670:11.3.3(15), 1670:A.11.3.3(15), 1670:Annex B

Definition 1006:3.3.14, 1670:3.3.12
Bend (knot) 1670:6.3.4(5), 1670:6.3.5(5), 1670:A.6.3.4(5), 1670:A.6.3.5(5)

Bends (decompression sickness) see Decompression sickness
Beneficial system 1006:10.1.5, 1006:A.10.1.5

Bents 307:4.3.2.2
Definition 307:3.3.2, 307:A.3.3.2
Berthing areas 1405:5.1.2, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.15

Berths, boat 303:7.1, 303:8.3.3, 303:8.3.4, 303:A.7.1.3, 1405:5.2.1.1

Definition 303:3.3.1, 307:3.3.3, 1405:3.3.10
Lay-up 312:5.4
Beta particle see Particles
Bight
Bilge 301:14.9, 302:4.1.4.1, 1405:6.11.3

Definition 1405:3.3.12, 1925:3.3.9
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.2.4.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:13.2.1.2, 1925:13.5
Billets, magnesium 484:7.7.1, 484:A.7.7.7.1, 484:C.9
Binary explosives 495:A.13.1

Binary systems (pyrotechnics/fireworks) 1124:4.14.4.4, 1124:4.14.4.5, 1126:7.1(2), 1126:7.2,
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1126:7.4, 1126:8.2.3, 1126:8.7.5, 1126:A.5.1.1, 1126:A.7.2.1(4)
Definition 1124:3.3.7, 1124:A.3.3.7, 1126:3.3.6, 1126:A.3.3.6
Binders, fire doors 80:8.4.3.5, 80:10.4.3.1.7, 80:Fig. A.4.6.4(f), 80:Fig. A.4.6.4(g), 80:A.8.4.3.1,
80:A.10.4.3.1.7
Bins
Agricultural and food products storage 61:4.5, 61:10.4.3, 61:10.4.10, 61:A.4.5.2, 61:A.10.4.10,
61:A.12.6.2
Enclosures 61:10.3.1.3
Overflow systems 61:7.4.1.11
Venting 61:4.5.2, 61:5.2, 61:6.2.1.2, 61:10.4.3, 61:A.4.5.2, 61:A.5.2.2, 61:A.10.4.12.1
Bin box storage
Sprinkler systems 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Table 14.2.3.1, 13:Chap. 14, 13:Chap. 15
Blasting agents, bulk storage of 495:6.4, 495:A.6.4.2
Coal
Electric generating plants 850:7.4.2, 850:A.7.4.2.1 to A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6
Pulverized fuel 85:9.4.5.2.1.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.4, 85:9.4.6.1.9, 85:9.4.6.5.2, 85:9.5.4.3.5,
85:9.6.3.2.4, 85:9.6.3.3.2.1, 85:9.6.3.6.1, 85:9.6.3.6.2
Raw fuel 85:9.5.3.2.1.1
Deflagration venting 68:8.2.3.1, 68:8.6, 68:A.8.2.3.1, 68:A.8.6.1, 68:A.8.6.3
Oxidizer storage 430:4.3.2, 430:5.2.3.2 to 5.2.3.4, 430:7.2.6, 430:8.2.4
Storage system
Biodegradability
Definition 18A:3.3.2, 1150:3.3.2
Of foam 1150:4.2.1.3, 1150:5.1.3, 1150:A.5.1.3
Of water additive 18A:5.7
Biogas fuel cell system 853:6.5, 853:A.6.5

Biological agents 1991:1.1.1, 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.2.1, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1, 1992:1.1.5,

1992:1.1.7 see also Biological terrorism agents; Biological warfare agents
Definition 1951:3.3.3, 1991:3.3.2, 1992:3.3.2, 2112:3.3.2.1, 2113:3.3.1.1
Hazardous materials responders
Competencies of 472:Annex B
Pre-incident planning for 1620:8.4.3, 1620:13.6(2)
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Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:1.3.2, 820:Table 5.2, 820:B.4.1, 820:D.2.4.14
Biological safety cabinets 45:8.4.9, 45:A.8.4.9, 99:6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1

Definition 45:3.3.4, 45:A.3.3.4
Biological terrorism agents 1971:A.3.3.15, 1991:1.1.1, 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.2.1, 1991:5.1.2,

1991:5.1.3, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:1.3.5, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.1.1.2,
1999:A.1.3.1 see also Biological agents
Definition 1500:3.3.7, 1851:3.3.3, 1951:3.3.4, 1971:3.3.4, 1991:3.3.9, 1994:3.3.1.1, 1999:3.3.4
Biological terrorism incident protective ensembles 1500:7.5.3, 1500:A.7.2.4.2, 1500:A.7.5.1,

1500:A.7.5.3 see also CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles
Biological terrorism incidents 1670:4.5.5, 1670:A.4.5.5.1, 1992:1.1.5

Protective equipment for 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7, 1500:A.8.3.7
Biological warfare agents 730:B.7, 1991:1.1.1, 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.2.1, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1

see also Biological agents
Biomass 850:9.1, 850:9.5, 850:A.9.1.3.2, 850:A.9.1.5.1, 850:A.9.1.5.2

Birth centers 99:Chap. 21, 5000:A.6.1.11.1

Definition 99:3.3.57, 101:3.3.25, 101:A.3.3.25, 5000:3.3.55, 5000:A.3.3.55
Bitter end (rope) 1925:15.7.3.2

Definition 1925:3.3.11, 1925:A.3.3.11
Bitts 1925:15.8.4
Definition 1405:3.3.13, 1925:3.3.10
Bituminous coal underground mines see Mines (resource)
Black matches
Definition 1123:3.3.23.1, 1123:D.2.2, 1126:D.1.2
Black powder 495:14.1.1, 495:14.1.2, 495:14.4

Definition 1123:3.3.30.1, 1124:3.3.54.1, 1126:3.3.7
Storage 495:9.2.5, 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:6.12.1
Black start 110:5.6.4.1.2(4)

Blackbody temperature 253:4.3.7, 253:6.1.11, 253:7.1.4, 253:7.1.5, 253:7.8.1

Bladder tank proportioners 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.9.5.2, 25:11.4.4, 25:Table 11.5.1,

25:A.11.2.9.5.2, 25:A.11.4.4.2
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Definition25:3.3.28.1, 25:Fig. A.3.3.28.1
Bladder tanks
Aircraft maintenance 410:6.3.4, 410:6.3.19, 410:A.6.3.19, 410:C.3
Definition 410:3.3.14, 410:A.3.3.14.1
Blank cartridges (fireworks)

Definition 1124:D.1.3, 1126:D.1.3
Blanketing (padding) 69:7.7.2.7.1, 69:A.7.7.2.7.1

Definition 69:3.3.1
Blankets, electric 921:24.6.9
Blankets, fire/fire-resistive see Fire blankets
Blast area 495:10.2.6, 495:10.2.7

Blast burners
Blast pressure front 921:21.1.1, 921:21.1.2, 921:21.4.1, 921:21.5, 921:21.13.4.1

Injuries from 921:23.8.2.1
Shape of 921:21.4.1.4
Blast site 495:10.2.1

Definition 495:3.3.5, 495:A.3.3.5
Blaster-in-charge 495:10.3.7.6, 495:10.3.8, 495:10.3.9, 495:10.4.1, 495:10.4.3, 495:10.5.1

Blasters 495:4.3.2, 495:4.4, 495:4.5.2, 495:10.1.3.1, 495:10.1.15, 495:10.1.17, 495:10.4.2

Blasting
Explosive materials used for 1:17.3.4.3, 495:Chap. 10, 495:Chap. 11
Misfires 495:10.5
Permit for 495:4.1.6, 495:4.1.7, 495:4.2 to 4.9, 495:10.1.3, 495:A.4.8.5
Supervision of 241:5.6.2
Blasting agents 495:4.1.10, 495:6.6, 495:Chap. 6, 495:Table 9.3.1(b) see also Explosive
materials/explosives; Water gels
Definition 495:3.3.8, 495:A.3.3.8
Separation distance 495:9.4.2, 495:9.4.3, 495:Annex C
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Storage 495:6.4, 495:6.5, 495:9.2.2, 495:9.2.6, 495:9.4.2, 495:9.4.3, 495:9.8.6, 495:A.6.4.2
Bleachers 101:13.2.3.5, 102:Chap. 5, 5000:16.2.5.6.2, 5000:32.3.5.3(4), 5000:32.7, 5000:35.6.2.3.2,

5000:35.6.2.3.3, 5000:35.9.1.3.2(4), 5000:35.9.1.5, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Grandstands
Definition 101:3.3.26, 102:3.3.4, 5000:3.3.56, 5000:32.1.3.1
Blenders (process equipment) 654:7.17
BLEVEs (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions)

Investigation of 921:21.2.2, 921:21.4.3.2, 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.5, 921:Table 21.13.3.1,
921:21.17.6, 921:A.21.2.2
Block creel construction (rope) 1983:6.1.2, 1983:6.2.2, 1983:6.6.2

Definition 1983:3.3.50.1, 1983:A.3.3.50.1
Blocks (city, town, or village)

Definition 70:800.2, 70:830.2
Blood 1581:7.2.6.1, 1581:8.4.2, 1581:8.7.4, 1581:8.8.1

Fire investigations, tests for 921:23.6.1, 921:23.7.3.2
Bloodborne pathogens 1581:4.5.1.2, 1581:A.1.4.1, 1581:A.4.6.5

Definition 450:3.3.8, 1581:3.3.42.2, 1581:A.3.3.42.2
Blowers
Air (purging process) 326:6.3.7, 326:7.2.1, 326:7.2.7(2), 326:7.2.7.2, 326:A.6.3.6, 326:A.7.2.7(2)
Aluminum powder production plants 484:6.1.7.3, 484:6.1.9.10, 484:A.6.1.9.10.1 to A.6.1.9.10.5
Combustion air blowers, safety devices for 86:8.6.3
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.6
Door fan 2001:7.7.2.3
Dust-control systems 484:6.3.4.3.2, 484:8.13.3.5, 484:8.13.4.2, 484:8.13.4.3, 484:8.13.6.4,
484:9.7.4.10, 484:10.1.4.4, 484:10.4.7.4, 484:11.1.5.5, 484:12.2.6.5, 484:12.2.10.12,
484:A.10.1.4.4, 484:A.11.1.5.5
Mixing 54:7.12.3, 54:7.12.4, 54:7.12.5.3, 54:A.7.12.4, 86:6.2.9.2
Definition 54:3.3.67, 86:3.3.38
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:4.5.2, 302:4.5.3, 302:A.4.5.2.2
Pneumatic conveying systems see Air moving devices (AMD)
Process equipment for combustible particulate solids see Air moving devices (AMD)
Rotary blower pumps
Soot see Soot blowers
Blowout
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Definition 1123:D.2.3, 1124:C.2.3
Blue light stations 130:6.2.3.2.4, 130:6.2.7, 130:10.4.1, 130:A.6.2.7.1

Blunt start 1963:5.1.5, 1963:A.5.1.5

Board and care occupancies see Residential board and care occupancies
Board of Appeals 1:1.10, 1:A.1.10.9.3, 900:B.1.9.2, 900:B.1.9.3, 900:B.1.9.5.9, 5000:1.7.3,

5000:1.7.4, 5000:1.7.5.3.8, 5000:C.4
Definition 1:3.3.24
Boarding piers (accessibility) 5000:12.6.2.10, 5000:12.35.3, 5000:12.45.9.2.2, 5000:12.45.9.3

Boat slips
Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.10, 5000:12.6.7.10, 5000:12.35, 5000:12.45.9.2.1, 5000:12.45.9.3.1
Boats see also Marine vessels

Aircraft rescue 402:6.3.1 to 6.3.4, 402:12.12.5, 402:C.1, 424:5.16, 424:F.1, 424:F.3, 424:F.4
Berthing and storage 303:Chap. 7
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 11.3.2
CNG and LNG vehicular fuel systems 52:Chap. 17
Definition 780:3.3.36, 1006:3.3.238, 1006:A.3.3.238
Fire investigations 921:Chap. 28
Inflatable boat (IB)
Lightning protection 780:Chap. 8, 780:M.3
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302
Alternative fuel systems (CNG and LNG) 52:Chap. 17
Operational hazards 303:8.1, 303:A.8.1
Water rescue 1006:11.1.8, 1006:11.1.10, 1006:11.1.11, 1006:13.1.4, 1006:15.1, 1006:15.2,
1006:16.1.8, 1006:A.11.1.8, 1006:A.11.1.10, 1006:A.13.1.4, 1006:A.15.1.2 to A.15.1.4,
1006:Table G.1, 1670:9.3.5(15), 1670:9.4.5(4), 1670:A.9.3.5(15), 1670:A.9.4.5(4)
Watercraft conveyances
Definition 1006:3.3.239, 1006:A.3.3.239
Boatyards 1:28.1, 1:A.28.1.6.2.1.3 to A.28.1.9, 303, 5000:6.4.2.40

Definition 303:3.3.2, 303:A.3.3.2
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Electrical installations and wiring 70:555, 303:Chap. 5, 303:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 303:7.2.1.6,
303:7.2.3.2(2), 303:7.2.3.4, 303:7.2.3.5, 303:A.6.1, 303:A.7.1.3
Bodies of water see Water, bodies of
Body fluids 1581:7.1.2, 1581:7.2.12, 1581:8.3.3, 1581:8.4.4, 1581:A.7.1.2

Definition 1581:3.3.2, 1851:3.3.4, 1951:3.3.6, 1971:3.3.8, 1999:3.3.8
Pathogens, body fluid-borne 1999:A.1.1.1
Definition 1951:3.3.5, 1971:3.3.7, 1999:3.3.7
Potentially infectious materials
Body hit effects

Definition 1126:D.1.4
Body recovery 1670:4.1.4, 1670:9.2.3(7)

Bogie
Definition 402:3.3.19, 414:3.3.13, 414:A.3.3.13
Boil-over liquids 1:66.2.3.2.1.3, 30:22.4.1.4

Definition 1:3.3.26, 1:A.3.3.26, 30:3.3.5, 30:A.3.3.5
Boiler rooms 5000:11.12

Apartment buildings 5000:Table 25.3.2.2
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.2.1.1, 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(a), 5000:16.4.3.2(1)
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.2.1, 5000:A.28.3.2.1
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.2.1(1)(a)
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:Table 21.3.2.1, 5000:Table 21.4.4.7, 5000:21.5.2.3
Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.2.1(1)(a)
Fire escape ladders 5000:11.2.9.1(3), 5000:11.2.11.1(3)
Health care occupancies 5000:Table 19.3.2.1
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.3.2.1, 5000:Table 24.3.2.3
Means of egress 101:7.2.11.1(4), 101:7.12
Rehabilitation of 5000:15.4.8.2, 5000:15.6.2.8, 5000:15.7.3.4.1(4)
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:Table 26.3.3.2.2
Boilers 85
Airport terminal systems 415:4.2.4
Alternate fuel firing 31:Annex D, 85:5.3.3, 85:5.5.2.4
Atmospheric fluidized-bed 85:Chap. 7
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Auxiliary, electric generating plants 850:7.9.6
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.1.3.1.1, 5000:15.3.1.3, 5000:15.3.8, 5000:15.4.8,
5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Central heating 54:Table 10.2.3(a), 54:Table 10.2.3(b), 54:10.3, 54:11.5, 54:A.10.3.6,
54:A.10.3.7.3
Clearances from heating and air conditioning systems 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:5.1.4
Combination-fuel boilers
Control systems see also Combustion control systems
HRSG 85:8.4.2.2.3, 85:8.7.1, 85:8.7.3.2.1, 85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.10.4, 85:A.8.4.2.2.3,
85:A.8.7.1
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.3.2.21, 85:6.5.1.3.2, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.7.2.1,
85:A.6.5.1.3.2.1, 85:A.6.5.1.3.2.2, 85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.5.1.1.1, 85:9.5.1.1.2, 85:9.5.2.1, 85:9.6.2.5.1
Single-burner boilers 85:5.3.3.1
Stokers 85:10.4.2.2
Cooling units used with 90B:6.1.6
Definition 31:3.3.4, 85:3.3.20, 211:3.3.15, 5000:3.3.60
Electrode-type 70:424 .VIII, 70:490 .V
Enclosures 85:4.6.2.3.2.1, 85:6.4.2.3.4, 85:7.4.1.1, 85:7.4.2.1.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B),
85:A.7.4.1.1.1, 85:A.7.4.1.1.2(2)
Explosions 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.3
Firetube 85:5.5.4, 85:5.5.5, 85:A.5.5.4.2.7
Fuel gas fired see Fuel gas fired units
High-pressure
Definition 31:3.3.4.1, 211:3.3.15.2
Hot water heating
Hot water supply
Definition 31:3.3.4.2, 54:3.3.11.2
Light-off time limit timer 85:Table 5.5.7.1(a)
Low-pressure
Definition 31:3.3.4.3, 54:3.3.11.3, 211:3.3.15.4
Multiple burner 85:Chap. 6, 85:Annex D
Copyright NFPA
Oil-fired 31:10.2.1, 31:10.2.3, 31:10.2.9, 31:10.6, 31:10.11, 31:A.10.6.3
Limit controls 31:10.5.4, 31:10.5.5, 31:A.10.5.4, 31:A.10.5.5
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.3.3, 85:6.4.2.3.1, 85:6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:6.4.3.2.7 to 6.4.3.2.10, 85:6.7,
85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.7.2(8) to A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.1, 85:5.3.3, 85:5.3.9, 85:5.4.3, 85:5.5.2.4, 85:5.5.6, 85:5.5.8,
85:A.5.3.1.9, 85:A.5.3.9, 85:A.5.4.3.1.2, 85:A.5.5.6.4
Stationary type 31:10.11
Resistance-type 70:424 .VII
Single burner 85:4.6.5.2.1 to 4.6.5.2.4, 85:Chap. 5, 85:A.4.6.5.2.1
Steam heating
Stoker operation 85:Chap. 10, 85:Annex F, 85:Annex G
Watertube 85:5.5.2, 85:5.5.3, 85:5.5.6, 85:5.5.7, 85:A.5.5.1 to A.5.5.6.4
Boiling point
Definition 1:3.3.25, 1:A.3.3.25, 30:3.3.4, 30:4.2.1, 30:A.4.2.1, 34:3.3.1, 34:A.3.3.1, 35:3.4.2.1,
35:A.3.4.2.1, 120:3.3.3, 120:A.3.3.3, 122:3.3.1, 704:3.3.1, 704:A.3.3.1, 5000:3.3.476.1,
5000:A.3.3.476.1
Boiling water reactors 805:1.5.2(2), 805:A.6.5.2.1

Bolsters
Bolts 80:4.6.3.1, 80:5.2.5.2, 80:5.2.15.4, 80:7.4.3.2, 80:8.4.3.3, 80:14.2.2.3.5, 80:A.4.6.3.1,

80:A.6.1.2
Attaching 80:6.4.4.7.1, 80:6.4.4.7.2, 80:6.4.4.7.4
Flush 80:4.6.3.1, 80:6.4.4.7.2, 80:A.4.6.3.1, 80:A.6.1.2
Automatic 80:6.4.4.5
Manual 80:6.4.4.5.1, 80:A.6.4.4.5.1
Projecting latch 80:6.4.1.2.1, 80:7.4.2.1
Self-latching 80:4.3.7
Through-wall 80:4.8.1.4, 80:6.4.1.3, 80:6.4.4.7.1, 80:7.2.1.1, 80:8.2.1.4, 80:10.2.1.1.1,
80:11.4.3.1.5, 80:A.4.8.1.4
Bombproof
Definition 1006:3.3.17, 1006:A.3.3.17
Bombs
Copyright NFPA
Aircraft, bomb threats on 402:12.9, 402:A.12.9.4
Fire and explosion investigations 921:21.13.2.4.3, 921:21.13.4.3, 921:22.2.7.1(4)
Threats 730:20.4.3.5, 730:22.3.6(A), 730:B.6
Bond (chimneys)
Bonded warehouses
Definition 1620:3.3.3, 1620:A.3.3.3
Bonding, electrical 70:250 .V, 70E:420.1(A), 484:13.2.1.2(7)

Aircraft fuel servicing 1:42.4.2.1.2, 1:42.4.5.4, 1:A.42.4.2.1.2.5, 1:A.42.4.5.4, 407:4.1.2,
407:4.3.3.1, 407:4.3.3.2, 407:4.6.3.5, 407:4.6.10, 407:5.4, 407:5.20.2.1, 407:5.20.3.1,
407:A.4.6.3.5, 407:A.5.4
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events 70:525 .IV
CATV and radio distribution systems 70:820.100(D), 70:820.106
Communications circuits 70:800.100(D), 70:800.106(B)
Cryogenic fluid containers and systems 1:63.4.7.3
Definition 30B:3.3.7, 70:100 .I, 70B:27.1.1.1, 70E:100.I, 77:3.3.2, 79:3.3.9, 79:A.3.3.9, 326:3.3.3,
329:3.3.1, 501:11.2.6, 921:3.3.18, 1901:3.3.23
Dwellings, one-, two, and multifamily 73:4.1.1, 73:4.1.11.3, 73:4.1.11.5, 73:4.2.5
Definition 73:3.3.4
Equipotential 70:547.10, 70:680.26, 70:682.33
Fire apparatus 1901:23.3.2
Fire investigations 921:8.5.1, 921:8.12.5.2, 921:9.6.7
Flexible metal conduit (Type FMC) 70:348.60
Floating buildings 70:553.11
Gas piping systems 54:7.13
Grounded conductor 70E:410.10(C)(7)(c)
Grounding equipment methods 70E:410.10(B)
Hazardous (classified) locations 70E:440.4(G)
Induction and dielectric heating equipment 70:665.26
Intrinsically safe systems 70:504.60
Irrigation machines 70:675.14
Lightning protection 780:4.14.2, 780:B.2.3, 780:Annex C, 780:K.5, 780:N.1.4, 780:N.2
Heavy duty stacks 780:6.7.1, 780:6.8
Metal bodies 780:4.19, 780:4.21, 780:6.8, 780:A.4.19, 780:A.4.21.3, 780:C.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities 59A:10.7, 59A:A.10.7.1 to A.10.7.4
Liquidtight flexible metal conduit (Type LFMC) 70:350.60
Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (Type LFNC) 70:356.60
Copyright NFPA
Maintenance of 70E:205.4
Manufactured housing 70:545.11, 501:11.3.11(3), 501:11.9.4, 501:A.11.9.4.2
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.3.6.4, 1:42.3.10.7(4), 1:A.42.3.6.4
Naturally and artificially made bodies of water, electrical equipment for 70:682 .III
Network-powered broadband communications systems 70:830.100(D), 70:830.106(B)
Neutral conductors 70:250.92
Organic coatings plants 35:6.2.10, 35:6.4.2.1, 35:6.5.1, 35:6.5.2, 35:6.6.3.1, 35:7.5.4, 35:8.1.3.8,
35:9.5.1, 35:A.9.5.1
Panelboards 70:408.40, 70:517.14
Park trailers 70:552.57
Processing equipment
Combustible metals 484:6.1.5.1, 484:7.8.13, 484:8.1.3, 484:9.1.2.2, 484:9.4.3.3, 484:10.7.10,
484:11.7.12, 484:12.5.1, 484:13.2.4.1, 484:A.6.1.5.1, 484:A.7.8.13, 484:A.8.1.3.2,
484:A.8.1.3.3, 484:A.10.7.10, 484:A.11.7.12
Combustible particulate solids 654:7.2.5.4, 654:7.7.7, 654:7.13.2.3.4, 654:9.3.1.3
Recreational vehicles 70:551.55(B), 70:551.56
Spray application operations 1:43.1.4.6, 1:A.43.1.4.6
Static electricity, to control 77:6.1.3, 77:6.8, 77:7.4.1, 77:8.4.1.1 to 8.4.1.3, 77:8.4.3.2, 77:8.4.4,
77:8.6, 77:8.12.2.2, 77:8.12.3, 77:8.13.1.3, 77:8.13.3.1, 77:8.13.3.2, 77:8.13.3.3, 77:8.13.9.1,
77:9.8.3, 77:Annex G
Swimming pools 70:680.26, 70:680.42(B), 70:680.43(D), 70:680.53, 70:680.57(E), 70:680.62(B),
70:680.62(C), 70:680.74
Tunnel installations 70:110.54, 70E:450.1(I)(8)
Bonding conductors 780:4.4.2, 780:4.9.11.1, 780:4.15.1.2

Definition 302:3.3.5, 780:3.3.7.1
Watercraft 780:8.4.2, 780:8.4.4, 780:8.4.5.2, 780:8.4.6.1, 780:A.8.4.2.3 to A.8.4.2.7,
780:A.8.4.4.1, 780:A.8.4.6.2
Bonding jumpers 70:250.28, 70:250.30(A), 70:250.92(B), 70:250.98, 70:250.102(C), 70:250.104,

70:250.168, 70B:9.9.9.3
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:250.2, 70B:27.1.1.2, 70E:100.I
Equipment 70:250.30(A)(2), 70:250.35(B), 70:250.36(E), 70:250.36(G), 70:250.98, 70:250.102,
70:690.50, 70B:29.4.4
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:29.2.3
Grounding electrode system 70:250.53(C), 70:250.64(F)
Grounding-type receptacles 70:250.146
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:250.100, 70:501.30(A), 70:502.30(A), 70:503.30(A),
70:505.25(A)
Health care occupancies 70:517.19(C), 70:517.19(D)
Main 70:250.24(A)(4), 70:250.24(B), 70:250.28
Definition 70:100 .I
Copyright NFPA
Network-powered broadband communications system 70:830.100(D)
Optical fiber cables70:770.100(D)
Personnel protective ground 70B:7.7.4.1
Books see Libraries
Bookstacks, library see Library stacks
Booms 1405:8.2.2.4, 1405:12.8.1

Aerial devices 1901:20.13.1
Ancillary boom ladders 1911:19.9.9.2
Articulating 1911:19.9.7, 1911:19.9.8, 1911:19.9.14.3.2, 1911:19.9.14.3.3, 1911:19.10.7,
1911:19.10.8, 1911:19.10.11.3.2, 1911:19.10.11.3.3, 1911:A.19.9.7.3.2, 1911:A.19.9.7.5(4)(b),
1911:A.19.9.8.6(4)(b), 1911:A.19.9.8.13.2, 1911:A.19.9.14.3.2
Definition 1901:3.3.13, 1911:3.3.11
Boost cylinders 1911:19.9.8.3 to 19.9.8.5
Cylinder links 1911:19.9.7.6
Definition 1405:3.3.14, 1901:3.3.24, 1911:3.3.17
Inspection and testing 1911:19.9.6 to 19.9.9, 1911:19.9.12.6, 1911:19.9.12.7, 1911:A.19.9.7.3.2 to
A.19.9.9.12.2
Knuckles 1901:20.18.11, 1911:19.9.7.9
Definition 1901:3.3.95, 1911:3.3.68
Stressed-skin-type section
Support 1911:19.9.7.12
Telescoping 1911:19.9.9, 1911:19.9.14.3.1, 1911:19.9.14.3.3, 1911:19.10.9, 1911:19.10.11.3.1,
1911:19.10.11.3.3, 1911:A.19.9.9.1(4)(b), 1911:A.19.9.9.12.2
Trussed-lattice-type section
Booster (fuel)
Booths, spray see Spray booths
Booties
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:6.2.4
Definition 1971:3.3.9, 1991:3.3.5, 1992:3.3.4, 1994:3.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:6.1.2, 1992:6.3.5, 1992:6.4.4.1, 1992:6.5.5.1,
1992:6.5.5.2
Proximity/structural fire fighting protective ensembles 1971:6.1.10.1, 1971:6.1.10.2, 1971:6.10.2.1,
1971:6.10.2.2, 1971:8.14.1.1, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:8.27.1, 1971:8.28.1.1, 1971:8.29.1.1,
1971:8.29.1.2, 1971:8.48.1.1, 1971:8.48.1.3, 1971:8.48.9
Vapor-protective ensembles 1991:6.1.2.5, 1991:6.3.3, 1991:6.3.6, 1991:8.3.7.3
Boots see Footwear
Bottom air admission 85:G.2.10.1

Bottom bars (rolling steel door) 80:4.3.5, 80:5.2.5.2

Bow (aerial ladder/boom)

Bow (ship) 1405:5.1.4, 1405:6.9.5, 1405:9.8.5, 1405:12.5

Definition 1005:3.3.2, 1405:3.3.15
Bowling lanes see Assembly occupancies
Boxes, alarm 72:9.4, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:A.9.4.1.4 to A.9.4.3.2.2.1(2)

Alarm receiving equipment 72:9.5, 72:9.6, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.9.5.1.5.1(1) to
A.9.5.3.4.3
Auxiliary 72:9.4, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.9.4.1.4 to
A.9.4.3.2.2.1(2)
Circuits
Manual 1:13.7.1.4.8.1 to 13.7.1.4.8.5, 1:13.7.3.3, 1:16.3.3.1, 1:20.6.2.2.1.2, 1:20.6.2.2.3.1,
1:20.6.2.2.3.2, 1:21.2.6.3.1, 1:21.3.6.9, 1:A.13.7.1.4.8.3, 1:A.13.7.3.3.5, 1:A.13.7.3.3.8,
1:A.20.4.2.2.1, 72:4.4.4.6.2, 72:5.13, 72:6.3.3.1(1), 72:6.8.5.1.2, 72:6.8.5.2, 72:9.4, 72:Table
9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.5.13.5, 72:A.5.13.8,
72:A.6.8.5.1.2, 72:A.9.4.1.4 to A.9.4.3.2.2.1(2), 72:E.2.3.13.1 to E.2.3.13.3, 101:9.6.2.1 to 9.6.2.6,
101:A.9.6.2.4 to A.9.6.2.6
Definition 1:3.3.153, 72:3.3.63.3
Master 72:9.4.4, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:C.2.16, 72:C.2.17
Publicly accessible 72:9.4.2, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.9.4.2
Boxes, electrical
Cutout 70:312, 70E:420.2, 70E:420.4, 70E:420.5(A)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I
Copyright NFPA
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.4.2, 73:4.4.3, 73:4.8
Inspection 70B:B.1.17
Outlet, device, pull and junction 70:110.12(A), 70:250.148, 70:250 .VI, 70:300.4(H), 70:300.11,
70:300.15, 70:300.19, 70:314, 70:392.6(J), 70:404.8(B), 70E:420.2(C), 921:8.8.3
Drop 70:520.46
Definition 70:520.2
Gutters, auxiliary, used as 70:366.58(B)
Hazardous (classified) locations 70E:440.3(B)(1), 70E:440.3(D)
Information technology equipment rooms 75:10.3.5, 75:A.10.3.5
Lighting outlets 70:210.70, 70:314.27(A), 70:410.36(A), 70:410 .III
Nonmetallic 70:314.3, 70:314.17(C), 70:314.43, 70:334.40, 70:378.23(B)
Over 600 volts, nominal 70E:420.2(C), 70E:430.11(D)(8)
Plugging
Definition 70:530.2
Portable, in theaters 70:520.62
Receptacle and switch 70B:19.7
Boxes, key see Key boxes
Boxes, theater/stadium 101:13.2.11.1
Brackets, fire door 80:4.3.5, 80:10.4.3.1.1
Brakes
Air brake systems 414:4.9.1, 414:4.9.5, 414:6.2.4, 414:6.4.6, 414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.4.9.1,
1911:6.8.1, 1911:7.12.10, 1911:A.6.8.1.1
Air-mechanical
Air-over-hydraulic 1911:6.8.3
Antilock brakes 1911:6.8.1.2, 1911:6.8.2.2, 1911:7.12.8, 1911:16.3.1
Fire apparatus 1901:12.3.1, 1901:A.12.1, 1901:A.12.3.1.5 to A.12.3.1.7, 1901:D.3(10)
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:Table 4.1.1(a), 414:Table 4.1.1(b), 414:4.9,
414:4.11.4.5, 414:6.2.3, 414:6.2.4, 414:6.3.10, 414:6.3.11, 414:6.4.5, 414:6.4.6,
414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.4.9.1, 414:A.4.9.2
Auxiliary systems 1901:4.16.7, 1901:12.3.1.7, 1901:A.12.3.1.7, 1901:D.3(6), 1911:D.3
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.5.4.1, 1911:6.8, 1911:7.4.6, 1911:7.9.10,
1911:7.12, 1911:16.3, 1911:16.4, 1911:A.6.8.1.1, 1911:A.6.8.2.1, 1911:A.6.9.1(6),
1911:A.7.12, 1911:A.16.3.3, 1911:A.16.4.1, 1911:A.16.4.2, 1911:D.2 to D.4
Refurbishing, requirements for 1912:4.5.3, 1912:5.11.1, 1912:5.19.10.6 to 5.19.10.8,
Copyright NFPA
1912:5.20.2(1), 1912:6.11.1, 1912:6.19.10.4 to 6.19.10.6, 1912:6.20.1(1), 1912:6.20.3,
1912:A.5.11.1.3.1, 1912:A.6.11.1.1, 1912:A.6.11.1.2, 1912:D.2 to D.4
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:5.3.1, 1906:A.5.3.1.5 to A.5.3.1.8
Fire cause, as 921:25.5.7
Hot, aircraft 402:8.1.4, 402:12.4
Branch circuit breakers 921:8.6.3.3
Branch circuits 70:210, 70:220, 70:Annex D, 70E:410.2, 70E:410.4, 70E:410.5(A), 70E:410.5(B),

70E:410.10(D)(3), 921:8.4
Air conditioners 70:440 .IV, 70:440 .VII
Appliances 70:210.23, 70:220 .II, 70:422 .II, 501:11.5, 501:11.11.2(1), 921:8.7, 921:A.8.7.4
Definition 70:100 .I, 501:11.2.7.1
Arcing in 921:8.9.5.2, 921:8.10.3.2
Audio equipment 70:640.10(A), 70:640.41, 70:640.42(E)
Busways as 70:368.17
Color code 70:210.5
Critical see Critical branch
Critical operations power systems70:585 .II
Definition 20:3.3.7.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.5, 79:3.3.10, 99:3.3.17, 501:11.2.7
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1, 73:4.2.7(1), 73:4.7.1, 73:4.7.4, 73:4.9.7(2),
73:4.9.10, 73:A.4.2.2
Fixed electric space heating equipment 70:424.3
Flat conductor cable (Type FCC) 70:324.10(B)
General purpose
Health care occupancies 70:517.18(A), 70:517.63(B), 70:517.63(C), 99:4.3.2.2.1.1,
99:A.4.3.2.2.1.1
Individual 70:210.20, 70:210.23, 70:430.52
Definition 70:100 .I, 501:11.2.7.3
Required 70:490.72, 70:520.53(F)(2), 70:600.5, 70:605.8(B), 70:620.22 to 620.25
Infrared lamps 70:422.14
Isolated power systems 70:517.160
Lighting and receptacles 921:8.7, 921:A.8.7.4
Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less 70:411.6
Luminaires, through70:410.11, 70:410.64
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.9, 501:11.4, 501:11.5, 501:11.11.2, 501:11.12.2, 501:11.13.2
Mobile homes 70:550.11, 70:550.12
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9.6, 302:9.11.4, 302:10.10
Copyright NFPA
Motors 70:430 .II to 430 .IV, 70E:420.10(E)(2)(f)
Multiwire 70:210.4, 70:501.40, 70:502.40, 70:505.21
Outside 70:220 .I to 220 .III, 70:225, 73:4.1
Over 600 volts 70:225 .III, 70:490.72, 70E:410.9(B)
Overcurrent protection 70:210.20, 70:240.4, 70:240.24(B)(2)
Piers 303:5.16
Rating 70:210.3, 70:210 .II
Recreational vehicles 70:551.42
Resistance heating protection 79:7.2.11
Selection current 70:440.4(C)
Definition 70:440.2
Short circuits on 921:8.11.9
Stage or set 70:530.23
Taps from 70:210.19(A), 70:Table 210.24, 70:240.4(E), 70:240.5(B)(2)
Temporary wiring 70:590.4(C), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(b)
Voltage limitations 70:210.6
X-ray equipment 70:517 .V, 70:660.4, 70:660.6(A)
Branch directors 1561:C.2.1

Branch ducts
Definition 17:3.3.6.1, 17A:3.3.3.1
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:9.3.4.1.1, 17:9.3.4.1.2, 17:A.9.3.4.1(1), 17:A.9.3.4.1(2)
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:5.6.1.3, 17A:5.6.2.1.2
Branch lines
Definition 99:3.3.145.1, 1192:3.3.7
Gas piping 54:6.1.2, 54:7.2.3, 54:7.4.1, 54:7.8, 54:A.6.1.2, 54:C.4.2, 54:C.8.3, 54:C.8.4
Manufactured housing plumbing systems 501:9.9.6.2(1), 501:9.10.7
Horizontal
Sprinkler systems 13:Fig. A.3.5
Definition 13:3.5.1
Early suppression fast-response sprinklers 13:8.12.2.2.3, 13:8.12.2.2.4, 13:8.12.3.1,
13:8.12.4.1.6, 13:17.3.3, 13:Fig. A.8.12.2.2.3, 13:A.17.3.3
Hanger location 13:9.2.3, 13:A.9.2.3.2 to A.9.2.3.5.2
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In-rack sprinkler spacing 13:16.2.4.2.2, 13:A.16.2.4.2.2
Large drop sprinklers 13:8.11.5.2.2
Length 13:22.5.2.1, 13:22.5.2.3, 13:22.5.2.5, 13:22.5.3.2 to 22.5.3.10, 13:A.22.5.3.9
Protection area of coverage 13:8.5.2.1.1, 13:22.4.4.5.5, 13:A.22.4.4.5.5
Restraint of 13:9.3.6, 13:A.9.3.6.1 to A9.3.6.6
Return bends connected to 13:8.15.18.2
Sway bracing 13:9.3.5.3.1, 13:A.9.3.5.3.1
Standpipe and hose systems 14:7.6.4
Definition 14:3.3.1
Branch sewers
Brazing (marinas/boatyards) 303:8.8
Breach 1006:9.1.12, 1006:9.2.12, 1006:17.3.3

Breaching techniques 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.1.12, 1006:9.2.8, 1006:9.2.12, 1006:17.3.3

Break
Definition 1123:3.3.5, 1123:A.3.3.5, 1143:B.1.2.10
Break bulk cargo 307:D.3.5

Break bulk carriers 1405:5.3(2), 1405:12.13
Break bulk terminals 1405:4.8(4)

Breakaway connection 80:19.2.1.3.1, 80:19.2.1.3.2, 80:Table 19.2.1.3, 80:19.2.1.7

Definition 80:3.3.16, 80:19.1.3.1
Breakdown strength
Definition 77:3.3.3
Breakdown voltage
Definition 77:3.3.4
Breakover
Definition 1051:3.3.3, 1051:A.3.3.3
Breathing air 1500:7.10 see also Breathing air systems

Compressed
Air quality 1989
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1981:3.3.13, 1981:A.3.3.13, 1989:3.3.7
Quality 1911:14.1.2, 1911:14.10.2, 1911:23.2, 1989
Synthetic 1989:5.3, 1989:5.5.5, 1989:A.5.3
Definition 1901:3.3.163, 1981:3.3.45, 1989:3.3.14
Breathing air systems 1670:4.4.2.4, 1670:9.4.6.3(1), 1670:9.4.6.3(11), 1670:A.4.4.1.1,

1670:A.9.4.6.3(1), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(11), 1901:4.19.1(11), 1901:20.2.13, 1901:20.7.7, 1901:Chap.25,
1901:A.20.2.13, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1912:D.2 see also Aircraft breathing oxygen systems; Personal
breathing equipment (PBE); Respiratory protection equipment (RPE); Self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA)
Aerial devices 1911:19.8.4.29, 1911:D.2
Aircraft rescue and fire-fighting personnel, use by 405:8.4
Cylinders 1981:4.3.22, 1981:5.2.6
Cylinder refill breathing
Performance requirements 1981:7.15.1
Test 1981:8.20
Surrogate cylinder preparation procedure 1981:Annex B
Definition 1071:3.3.2, 1901:3.3.28, 1989:3.3.6, 1989:A.3.3.6
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.4.1.3, 99:20.2.4.5.3, 99:A.20.2.4.5.3
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.4.2, 99B:4.4.3
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.7, 1911:Chap. 14, 1911:19.8.4.29, 1911:Chap. 23,
1911:D.2
Quality of breathing air 1911:14.1.2, 1911:14.10.2, 1911:23.2, 1989
Technician qualifications 1071:4.8, 1071:5.8, 1071:A.4.8.1, 1071:A.4.8.5, 1071:A.5.8.3,
1071:A.5.8.4
Breeching 211:8.1.3.2, 211:9.2.6

Bridges (marine vessels)

Definition 1925:3.3.13, 1925:A.3.3.13
Bridges (structures) 5000:7.1.5.2.5.5, 5000:11.2.4.4, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:D.1.5.2.5.5

Access by fire fighting apparatus 1:18.2.3.4.5, 241:7.5.5.9, 1141:5.2.12, 1141:5.2.14, 1141:5.3.12
to 5.3.14
Exit discharge 101:7.7.4
Fire protection 502
Horizontal exits 101:7.2.4.4
Skywalk bridges 5000:13.8
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Bridgewires
Definition 1124:D.1.4, 1126:D.1.5
Brigades see Fire brigades
British thermal unit (Btu)

Btu/hr
Definition 31:3.3.5, 54:3.3.15, 211:3.3.18, 501:10.2.9, 921:3.3.19
Broilers
Household cooking appliance 54:10.19.3
Unit
Open top 54:10.19
Upright (high, salamander) 96:A.6.2.2.1
Bromochlorodifluoromethane see Halon 1211
Bronchi
Brush discharges 77:5.3.2.1, 77:9.4.3.3, 77:9.5.2, 77:9.8.1, 77:10.1.2.2, 77:F.2.2, 77:F.5.2

Definition 77:H.2.23.1
Brush (vegetation)
Brush (vegetation) fires 921:26.2.2.7, 921:26.2.3.4, 921:26.3.5, 921:26.4.4 see also Wildland fires
Foam chemicals for fires in Class A fuels 1150
Brushes, electrical equipment 70B:17.4, 70B:20.3.1
Btu see British thermal unit (Btu)
Bubbling fluidized bed

Bucket elevators 61:7.4.2.2, 61:7.4.3.2, 61:A.7.4.2.1, 61:A.7.4.2.2, 61:A.7.4.3.2

Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.1.5.3, 61:7.4, 61:10.3.1.2, 61:10.3.2, 61:A.7.4.1.2 to
A.7.4.3.3, 61:A.10.3.2, 61:A.12.6.2
Definition 61:3.3.9
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Chemical process areas 499:5.2.3.1, 499:5.3.2, 499:5.6.3
Combustible particulate solids processing 654:7.10, 654:A.7.10, 654:B.5.2
Bucket tanks 10:D.4.1.6
Buckets (helicopter) 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4)

Buckles (rope systems, life safety)

Auxiliary equipment 1983:6.5.4, 1983:6.5.5
Belts 1983:6.4.8, 1983:6.4.9, 1983:8.3.6.2, 1983:8.3.7.2, 1983:8.3.7.3
Harnesses 1983:6.3.8, 1983:7.4.1.1, 1983:7.4.2.1, 1983:7.4.3.1, 1983:8.3.6.2, 1983:8.3.7.2,
1983:8.3.7.3
Building area 5000:7.1.1.1, 5000:7.4, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:7.6, 5000:A.7.4.1.3.7,

5000:A.7.4.3.6.3, 5000:A.7.6.2.1 to A.7.6.2.3.4.2
Building automation systems 76:6.6.5.1

Definition 76:3.3.1
Building construction see Construction
Building Construction and Safety Code® 5000 see also Codes
Building groups, planned see Planned building groups
Building manager
Building materials see also Construction

Fire investigations 921:6.2.16, 921:7.2.3, 921:16.10.2.18, 921:A.6.2.16
Fire retardant coatings 703:Chap. 1, 703:Chap. 5
Fire tests 251, 255
Light water reactors 804:8.3, 804:A.8.3.2, 804:A.8.3.7.2
Potential heat test 259
Surface burning characteristics 255, 921:16.10.2.18
Building permits see Permits
Building rehabilitation 1:1.3.6.3, 101:4.6.7, 101:Chap. 43, 101:A.4.6.7.4, 101:A.4.6.7.5, 914:4.3.2.5,

914:Chap. 12, 914:Annex B, 5000:1.3.4(2), 5000:1.7.5.1, 5000:4.5.5.3, 5000:Chap. 15, 5000:35.16,
5000:39.1.1(2) see also Buildings, Under construction
Accessibility, affecting 5000:Chap. 12, 5000:15.8.6
Definition 5000:3.3.26.2, 5000:A.3.3.26.2
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Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.1.1.4.1, 101:20.1.1.4.3, 101:21.1.1.4.1, 101:21.1.1.4.3
Building permit process 5000:15.1.3, 5000:15.1.4, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Categories
Complex rehabilitation project involving multiple codes 5000:15.1.3.1, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Cultural property occupancies 101:43.10.4, 909:7.3.2.2, 909:12.11, 909:Chap. 13, 909:16.8,
909:A.12.11
Definitions 1:3.3.3, 101:3.3.4, 150:3.3.1, 150:3.3.13, 502:3.3.2, 909:3.3.1, 909:3.3.67, 914:3.3.2,
914:3.3.73, 5000:3.3.10, 5000:3.3.26.1, 5000:3.3.403, 5000:3.3.507, 5000:3.3.515,
5000:3.3.636.2, 5000:15.2.2.2 to 15.2.2.5, 5000:15.2.2.7, 5000:35.2.1, 5000:A.3.3.636.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.1.1.3, 101:22.1.1.4, 101:23.1.1.3, 101:23.1.1.4
Nonsprinklered existing building renovations 101:22.4.4, 101:A.22.4.4.3 to A.22.4.4.13.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4, 101:18.1.1.4.1, 101:18.4.3, 101:18.4.3.2, 101:18.4.3.3,
101:19.1.1.4, 101:19.1.1.4.1, 101:A.18.1.1.4.3.3, 101:A.18.1.1.4.3.4, 101:A.18.4.3.1,
101:A.19.1.1.4.3.3, 101:A.19.1.1.4.3.4
Manufactured homes 225:4.2, 225:A.4.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.1.1.3, 101:37.1.1.3
Building services 1:4.4.6, 1:10.19.5, 1:Chap. 11, 76:6.12.4, 76:7.7, 76:A.6.8.4.2, 76:A.6.12.4,
76:A.7.7.2, 101:Chap. 9, 5000:4.4.6, 5000:39.5.6
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.5, 101:21.5
Apartment buildings 101:30.5, 101:31.5, 5000:Table 25.3.2.2, 5000:25.5
Assembly occupancies 101:12.5, 101:13.5, 5000:16.3.2.1, 5000:16.4.3.2(1), 5000:16.5,
5000:49.2.2.1(1)
Business occupancies 101:38.5, 101:39.5
Day-care occupancies 101:16.5, 101:17.5, 5000:18.5, 5000:49.2.2.1(4)
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.5, 101:23.5, 1620:14.3.3, 1620:A.14.3.3,
5000:21.5, 5000:49.2.2.1(5)
Educational occupancies 101:14.5, 101:15.5, 5000:17.5, 5000:49.2.2.1(3)
Equipment or fixture
Definition 5000:3.3.185, 5000:A.3.3.185
Health care occupancies 101:18.5, 101:19.5, 101:A.18.5.2.2, 101:A.19.5.2.2, 1620:13.3.4,
1620:A.13.3.4, 5000:19.5, 5000:20.5, 5000:49.2.2.1(6), 5000:A.19.5.2.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.5, 101:29.5, 101:A.28.5.3.2, 5000:24.3.2.1, 5000:24.5,
5000:49.2.2.7, 5000:A.24.5.3.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.5, 5000:29.5, 5000:49.2.2.1.1
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.5, 5000:23.5
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.5, 101:37.5, 1620:17.3.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2, 5000:27.5,
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5000:49.2.2.1(7), 5000:A.27.4.4.5.9.2
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.5, 5000:22.4.2, 5000:22.5, 5000:49.2.2.7
Parking structures 101:42.8.5
Pre-incident planning 1620:5.3, 1620:A.5.3
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.5, 101:32.3.6, 101:33.2.5, 101:33.3.6,
101:A.32.3.6.3.2
Residential occupancies 1620:15.3.2
Storage occupancies 1:34.6.2, 1:L.6.3, 101:42.5, 5000:30.5, 5000:30.8.5, 5000:49.2.2.3
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.6, 76:6.8.4, 76:6.9.3, 76:6.10.3, 76:6.11.4, 76:6.15,
76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.6.6.5.2 to A.6.6.8, 76:A.6.9.3.2, 76:A.6.10.3.2, 76:A.6.11.4.2, 76:C.1.13,
76:F.10
Definitions 76:3.4.2, 76:3.6.1
Tents 5000:32.3.6
Building sewers 820:Table 4.2

Building spaces, subdivision of

Apartment buildings 101:30.3.7, 101:31.3.7, 5000:25.3.7
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.7
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.7, 101:22.4.4.10, 101:22.4.4.11, 101:23.3.7,
101:A.22.3.7.1(2) to A.22.3.7.6(1), 101:A.22.4.4.11, 101:A.23.3.7.1 to A.23.3.7.6(1), 5000:21.3.7,
5000:21.4.4.11, 5000:21.4.4.12, 5000:A.21.3.7.1.2 to A.21.3.7.4(1), 5000:A.21.4.4.12
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.7, 101:15.3.7
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.7, 101:18.4.3.8, 101:19.3.7, 101:A.18.3.7, 101:A.19.3.7.4(2) to
A.19.3.7.9
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.7, 101:29.3.7, 5000:24.3.7
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.7, 101:33.3.3.7, 101:33.4.3.3,
101:A.32.3.3.7.10 to A.32.3.3.7.18, 5000:26.3.3.7, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.10
Building systems see also specific systems

Definition70:545.3, 914:3.3.8, 914:A.3.3.8
Buildings see also Construction; Structures

Above roadways see Air right structures
Accessory see Accessory buildings/structures
Acquired for live fire training see Training facilities, fire service
Additions, alterations, and repairs see Building rehabilitation
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:Chap. 4, 30B:Chap. 5
Agricultural, electrical wiring and systems for 70:547
Aircraft hangars see Hangars, aircraft
Airport terminal see Airport terminal buildings
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Amusement see Amusement buildings, special
Analyzer see Analyzer rooms or buildings
Apartment see Apartment buildings
Attached see Attached buildings (flammable and combustible liquids storage)
Bulk merchandising retail see Bulk merchandising retail buildings
Bulkhead
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Chap. 7
Collapse of 921:6.3.7.8.2, 1670:Chap. 5, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:Annex F, 1670:Annex G
Community see Manufactured home communities
Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Indoor fueling 52:8.4.3.12
Indoor siting of systems 52:8.4.3, 52:A.8.4.3.3, 52:A.8.4.3.5.5
Under construction 1:4.5.6, 1:5.3.3(10), 1:10.3.3, 1:11.1.6, 1:Chap. 16, 1:69.3.10.3, 1:69.3.10.4,
1:A.10.3.3, 101:4.6.10, 101:A.4.6.10.1, 101:A.4.6.10.2, 1141:Chap. 9 see also Building
rehabilitation
Contents of see Contents, building
Cultural property occupancies 909
Definition 1:3.3.27, 1:A.3.3.27, 30:3.3.6, 35:3.3.4, 52:3.3.3, 55:3.3.5, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I,
101:3.3.28, 101:A.3.3.28, 130:3.3.5, 303:3.3.3, 502:3.3.7, 502:A.3.3.7, 820:3.3.7, 901:3.3.6,
909:3.3.7, 909:A.3.3.7, 914:3.3.9, 914:A.3.3.9, 1141:3.3.4, 1142:3.3.3, 1144:3.3.3, 5000:3.3.65,
5000:35.2.5, 5000:A.3.3.65, 5000:D.1.6.1
Demolition of see Demolition operations
Detached see Detached buildings
Emergency service organizations 1201:4.7.5, 1201:4.8.1.1, 1201:4.8.2, 1201:4.8.3
Energy Code, Building 900
Existing 1:1.3.6.2, 1:10.1.1, 1:10.1.2, 1:A.1.3.6.2, 1:A.10.1.2, 101:4.6.4, 101:8.1.1, 101:A.4.6.4,
5000:1.3.4, 5000:1.7.5.2, 5000:15.1.1.2 see also Building rehabilitation
Application of code to 101:1.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.27.5, 1:A.3.3.27.5, 101:3.3.28.5, 101:A.3.3.28.5, 5000:3.3.65.7,
5000:A.3.3.65.7
Flood resistance 5000:39.13
Definition 5000:3.3.65.7.1, 5000:39.2.3.1
Explosions, preparation for 730:B.5
Explosive materials, used for preparation of 495:6.2, 495:7.2
Exterior fire exposure, protection from 80A
Fire resistive see Fire resistive buildings
Fire safety inspections 1201:4.3.3, 1201:5.2.4.2 to 5.2.4.4, 1201:5.2.5, 1201:5.2.6.6,
1201:A.5.2.4.4, 1201:A.5.2.5, 1452:5.5
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.1, 170:A.6.2.1.2, 170:Fig. A.6.2.1.2
Copyright NFPA
Fire service training see Training facilities, fire service
Flammable and combustible liquids storage
Detached, unprotected buildings 30:Chap. 13
Important buildings 30:22.4.1
Outdoor storage, adjacent 30:15.4
Floating, electrical wiring and installations for 70:553
Frangible see Frangible buildings
Fuel cell installation in 853:5.3, 853:6.4.3.4, 853:8.1.1.5, 853:8.1.5, 853:9.3, 853:A.8.1.5.2
Definition 853:3.3.15.1, 853:A.3.3.15.1
Fuel gas systems 921:Chap. 9 see also subentries : Liquefied natural gas (LNG), LP-Gas
Gas piping in/under 54:7.1.6, 54:7.2.2, 54:7.2.5, 54:7.3, 54:9.1.8, 54:9.6, 54:A.7.2.5, 54:A.9.6.6
Height 5000:7.1.1.1, 5000:7.4, 5000:7.5, 5000:34.3.2.2, 5000:A.7.4.1.3.7, 5000:A.7.4.3.6.3
Definition 150:3.3.5, 1141:3.3.15, 5000:3.3.308.1
High-rise see High-rise buildings
Historic see Historic structures and sites
Hydrogen
Indoor fueling 52:9.3.3.13, 52:14.2.4
Indoor siting of systems 52:9.3.1.1, 52:9.3.3
Important 30:22.4.1
Definition 1:3.3.27.7, 1:A.3.3.27.7, 30:3.3.6.1, 30:A.3.3.6.1, 35:3.3.11, 35:A.3.3.11, 36:3.3.16
Inhabited
Definition 495:3.3.9.1, 495:A.3.3.9.1, 1124:3.3.9.3, 1124:A.3.3.9.3, 1125:3.3.3.1,
1125:A.3.3.3.1, 1127:3.3.7
Explosive materials storage and handling 495:5.3.3, 495:6.2.1, 495:6.2.2.1, 495:6.5.1(5),
495:7.2.1.1, 495:7.4.3.1.1, 495:Tables 9.4.1(a) to (d), 495:9.4.2.1, 495:11.1, 495:11.2
Fireworks plants, separation from 1124:4.6.3(1), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:4.6.4.1, 1124:4.6.5,
1124:4.6.6, 1124:5.1.2, 1124:5.1.4, 1124:5.6.2
Rocket launching site, separation from 1127:4.15.3(1)
Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
ASME tanks 52:16.5.5
Indoor fueling 52:12.2.4, 52:A.12.2.4.2
Process plants 59A:5.2.4.1, 59A:5.3, 59A:5.7.2, 59A:5.7.4, 59A:13.6.2.2, 59A:13.6.3,
59A:13.6.8, 59A:13.6.9
Loose house 1:45.5.6
LP-Gas 58:6.3, 58:6.19, 58:A.6.19.2.7 to A.6.19.10.3, 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:9.2, 59:9.5.5
Construction or renovation, buildings under 58:6.19.4, 58:6.19.5, 58:8.4.3
Containers in 58:6.2.2, 58:6.8.1.5, 58:6.19, 58:7.3.2.2, 58:8.2.1.3 to 8.2.1.5, 58:8.3,
58:A.6.19.2.7 to A.6.19.10.3
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Distribution facilities 58:Chap. 10, 59:Chap. 8
Heating 58:10.2.3, 58:10.3.1.5, 58:10.3.2.8, 59:8.2.3, 59:8.3.1.5, 59:8.3.2.8
Portable 58:6.19.2.7, 58:6.19.2.8, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Temporary/emergency 58:6.19.2.7, 58:6.19.2.8, 58:6.19.6.2, 58:6.19.6.3, 58:6.19.8,
58:A.6.19.2.7
Piping for 58:6.9.1.1(4), 58:6.9.1.2, 58:6.9.1.3, 58:6.19.1.2(E), 58:6.19.2, 58:6.19.12,
58:A.6.9.1.1(4), 58:A.6.9.1.2, 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Public, frequented by 58:Table 8.3.1(a), 58:Table 8.3.1(b), 58:8.3.2, 58:9.7.3.1, 58:9.7.3.2,
58:9.7.3.5, 58:11.12.4.3(2), 58:11.13.2.3(B)
Transfer operations 58:6.5.1, 58:6.5.4.1, 58:6.5.4.3, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:A.6.5.1
Vaporizers 58:6.21.2, 58:6.21.3, 58:6.21.8.2 to 6.21.8.4, 59:9.1.3, 59:9.2, 59:9.5.1.1 to
9.5.1.4, 59:9.5.1.4, 59:9.5.2.2
Vehicles used in 58:11.12.4.2, 58:11.12.4.3
Manufactured see Manufactured housing
Marinas and boatyards 303:6.3.1, 303:6.3.2, 303:6.4.1, 303:8.2.2.1(1), 303:8.3.1.2, 303:8.10.1,
303:A.6.3.1.3, 303:A.6.3.2
Marine terminal 307:Chap. 5, 307:10.10.2
Mixing see Mixing buildings
Non-fire-resistive
Records storage 232:6.1.2, 232:6.2.2, 232:6.3, 232:6.9.1, 232:8.8.1, 232:Chap. 11,
232:A.6.2.2, 232:A.6.3, 232:A.10.3.3
Organic coatings plants 35:Chap. 4, 35:Chap. 5, 35:7.2.2, 35:7.2.3
Pesticide storage 434:1.1.5, 434:4.1.1, 434:4.1.3, 434:4.2, 434:A.4.2.2.2(3), 434:A.4.2.3.2(a),
434:C.1.2.3
Private see Private buildings
Public right of way, encroachments into 5000:Chap. 13
Regulations for 1201:5.2.8 see also Codes
Rehabilitation see Building rehabilitation
Residential see Residential occupancies
Roadways, above see Air right structures
Rural areas, developments in 1141
Satellite see Satellite structures
Separation distances see Separation/separation distances
Service chutes 13:11.2.3.4.1, 13:21.16.2.1, 13:Fig. A.21.16.2.1(a) to Fig. A.21.16.2.1(h)
Service (electrical) see Service (electrical)
Service equipment, rooms housing 13:21.20.23.2.2, 13:21.20.24.2.2
Special see Structures, Special
Sprinklered see Sprinklered buildings
Storage see Storage buildings
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Story see Story (building)
Subterranean see Underground structures (buildings)
Suburban areas, developments in 1141
Tanks inside or under see Tanks, Buildings
Training center see Training facilities, fire service
Underground see Underground structures (buildings)
Unoccupied 1124:4.6.7.4
Definition 1124:3.3.9.10, 1124:A.3.3.9.10
Vacant 1:5.3.3(8), 1:10.13, 1:A.10.13.2.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 4.2, 820:Table 5.2, 820:Table 6.2(a),
820:8.3.3, 820:A.8.3.3.3.4
Wildfire, protection from 1:17.3.5.2
Wildland fire, reduction of ignition hazards from 1144
Windowless see Windowless buildings
Buildings, inspection of 25:5.2.5
Built-out area 1141:8.3.3

Bulk atmosphere gas storage systems 86:12.1.5, 86:13.4, 86:A.12.1.5, 86:A.13.4
Bulk cargo
Operations 307:8.4, 307:A.8.4
Bulk carriers 1405:5.3(1), 1405:6.10.2.3, 1405:12.13
Bulk containers see Containers
Bulk density see Density
Bulk hydrogen compressed gas systems

Definition 55:3.3.7
Bulk inert gas systems

Definition 55:3.3.8
Bulk liquefied hydrogen gas systems

Definition 55:3.3.9
Bulk medical gas systems 99:5.1.3.5.1(1), 99:A.5.1.3.3

Cryogenic liquids 99:5.1.3.4.13, 99:5.1.9.2.4, 99:9.8.2, 99:9.8.3, 99:A.5.1.3.4.13, 99:C.5.2.4,
99:C.5.2.13
Bulk merchandising retail buildings 1:13.7.2.17.3, 1:13.7.2.18.3, 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b),

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101:36.4.5, 101:37.4.5, 1620:20.1.2, 5000:27.1.1.3, 5000:27.4.5
Definition 1:3.3.165.4, 101:3.3.28.4, 1620:3.3.2.2, 5000:3.3.65.5
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.2.20.3, 1:13.3.2.21.2
Bulk mix (explosive materials)

Delivery equipment 495:6.3, 495:7.3
Bulk oxygen systems 55:1.1.2(4), 55:Chap. 9, 55:A.8.12.2.6.2.1, 5000:6.4.2.53

Definition 1:3.3.233.2, 55:3.3.10, 99:3.3.19.2
Bulk packaging
Definition 472:3.3.43.1, 472:A.3.3.43.1
Hazardous materials response 472:7.2.2.5, 472:7.2.2.6, 472:7.2.3.1, 472:A.7.2.3.1
Bulk plants
Definition 1:3.3.29, 30A:3.3.2, 58:3.3.10, 58:A.3.3.10
Electrical systems 70:515
LP-Gas 58:5.7.4.1, 58:Table 5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.4.3, 58:6.18, 58:6.25.4.2, 58:9.6.2.2, 58:Chap. 10,
58:Chap. 14, 58:A.6.18.2.5
Motor fuel dispensing facility at 1:42.2.3.2.2, 1:42.3.1.2(1), 30A:4.2.2, 30A:11.1.2(1), 30A:11.4.6
Bulk raw grain

Definition 61:3.3.2, 61:A.3.3.2
Legs handling 61:7.4.2, 61:A.7.4.2.1, 61:A.7.4.2.2
Bulk salute powder

Definition 1124:3.3.54.3.1
Storage of 1124:4.6.4.4, 1124:4.6.4.6, 1124:5.1.1.1
Bulk salutes
Storage of 1124:4.6.4.4, 1124:4.6.4.6, 1124:5.1.1.1
Bulk silane systems 318:8.3.13, 318:Chap. 9
Bulk storage
Combustible particulate solids 654:7.2, 654:9.3.3, 654:A.7.2.1.2 to A.7.2.5, 654:A.9.3.3.1
Elevators see Elevators, Bulk storage
Explosives, of 495:5.2.4, 495:6.4, 495:A.5.2.4, 495:A.6.4.2
Hazardous materials, of
Flammable gases, technician with specialty of 472:Annex F
Flammable liquids, technician with specialty of 472:Annex E
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Oxidizers see Oxidizers
Special atmosphere gas storage systems, oven/furnace 86:12.1.5, 86:13.4, 86:A.12.1.5, 86:A.13.4
Tires, of 5000:30.3.5.2
Bulk terminals 1405:4.8

Break bulk 1405:4.8(4)
Definition 1:3.3.29, 30:3.3.48, 1405:3.3.69.2
Dry bulk 1405:4.8(2)
Flammable and combustible liquids , loading/unloading of 30:Chap. 28
Bulkhead panels
Definition 301:3.3.6, 301:A.3.3.6
Bulkheads 5000:22.2.7
Buildings
Cargo tank 385:5.3.2, 385:5.3.3, 385:5.3.5.1, 385:5.3.7.1, 385:5.3.7.4, 385:5.6, 385:9.1.8,
385:9.1.9, 385:A.5.3.2, 407:4.3.12.4
Definition 13:3.9.3.3, 301:3.3.5, 385:3.3.2, 407:3.3.9, 1405:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.68
Marine vessels 301:5.5.3.4, 301:7.2.2.4.4, 301:7.2.2.6.2.1, 301:7.2.2.6.4, 301:7.3.4.2,
301:7.11.2.6, 301:8.2.4.1, 301:8.2.4.4, 301:8.2.5.2, 301:8.2.6.2.1, 301:9.4.6, 301:A.5.5.3.4,
301:A.7.2.2.6.2, 302:4.1.2, 302:4.1.3, 302:4.1.4.1, 302:4.1.4.2, 302:9.8.2(4), 302:10.6.2(4),
302:A.9.8.2, 302:A.10.6.2(4), 1405:5.1, 1405:6.10.3.3, 1405:9.2.1(3), 1405:12.10.1,
1405:13.10(1), 1405:13.10(5)
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.4.3.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.3.3.1, 301:21.15.12.2, 301:A.21.4.2.1
One- and two-family dwelling units 101:24.2.7
Pier 303:6.2.1.1.1, 303:6.2.1.1.2.2, 303:6.4.1, 303:6.4.3, 303:6.4.4, 303:8.8.5(7), 303:A.5.18.2
Walls
Watertight 1405:6.10.3.3, 1405:12.10.1
Watertight transverse
Bulking brush discharges 77:5.3.8, 77:9.4.3.2, 77:9.4.3.3, 77:9.5.4, 77:9.12, 77:10.1.2.4,

77:A.5.3.8
Definition 77:H.2.23.1.1
Bulldozers see Dozers

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Bullet effect (fireworks/pyrotechnics)
Bullet hit (fireworks/pyrotechnics)

Definition 1124:D.1.6, 1126:D.1.6
Bullet hit effect (fireworks/pyrotechnics)

Bullet-resistant construction 495:7.4.2, 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.6.1, 495:A.9.6.1(3), 1124:5.3.1,

1124:5.3.2.2, 1125:6.3.1, 1125:6.3.2, 1125:A.6.3.1.3
Definition 495:3.3.11, 495:A.3.3.11
Enclosures 730:6.8.2.2, 730:6.8.2.4, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(10), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(5)
Glazing materials 730:6.8.2
Bullet-sensitive explosive materials 1124:5.1.1.2(1)

Definition 495:3.3.27.1.1, 495:A.3.3.27.1.1, 1124:3.3.39.2, 1124:A.3.3.39.2
Bumpers (fire safety curtain) 80:20.2.3, 80:A.20.2.3.1

Definition 80:3.3.17, 80:20.1.5.2
Bumpers (sliding doors) 80:10.4.3.1.1, 80:10.4.3.1.6, 80:A.8.4.3.1

Bunkering
Bunkers
Coal, electric generating plants 850:7.4.2, 850:A.7.4.2.1 to A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.1.1.2, 85:9.4.6.5
Raw fuel 85:J.5
Buoyancy
Center of 1405:6.5, 1405:Fig. 6.7
Buoyancy control devices 1006:13.2.8(B), 1006:A.13.2.2, 1006:A.13.2.6, 1006:Table G.1

Burglary prevention 730:11.4.3, 730:16.4.2, 730:18.4.3, 730:20.4.3.5

Film, burglary/impact resistant 730:13.4.2.2(C), 730:13.4.2.4(1)
Glazing materials, burglary-resistant 730:6.8.1, 730:6.9, 730:7.3.6.4, 730:7.3.6.5, 730:11.4.1.3(F),
730:11.4.3.2, 730:13.4.2.1(B), 730:13.4.2.2(C)(5), 730:13.4.2.4(1)
Safes, burglary-resistant 730:7.7.1, 730:7.7.2, 730:11.4.2.3, 730:16.4.2.3.2, 730:18.4.3.2
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Buried water tanks 22:14.1.8.4 see also Underground tanks
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic 22:11.5, 22:11.7.2, 22:A.11.2, 22:A.11.7.2, 22:Fig. B.1(x), 22:Fig.
B.1(y)
Pressure 22:7.1.10, 22:A.7.1.10.3, 22:Fig. B.1(a)
Burn buildings, fire service training see Training facilities, fire service
Burn-in
Definition 86:3.3.8
Heating cover furnaces 86:12.6.2.7
Type I and II furnaces 86:12.3.2.2.2, 86:12.3.2.4.2
Type III, IV, and V furnaces 86:12.4.2.2.2, 86:12.4.2.4.2, 86:12.4.2.6.2
Type VI furnaces 86:12.5.2.1.2
Burn-it (tire fire)

Definition 1:3.3.30
Burn-off pilots
Burn-out (furnaces)
Definition 86:3.3.9
Heating cover furnaces 86:12.6.2.8, 86:A.12.6.2.8(C)(5)
Type I and II furnaces 86:12.3.2.3.2, 86:12.3.2.5.2
Type III, IV, and V furnaces 86:12.4.2.3.2, 86:12.4.2.5.2, 86:12.4.2.7.2
Type VI furnaces 86:12.5.2.2.2
Burn patterns see Fire patterns
Burnback 402:10.2.11, 402:10.9.2
Burner management systems

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.4.1
Automatic nonrecycling 85:5.5.3, 85:5.5.5
Automatic recycling 85:5.5.2, 85:5.5.4, 85:A.5.5.2.6.2(1) to A.5.5.2.6.9, 85:A.5.5.4.2.7
Definition 85:3.3.26, 85:A.3.3.26
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.6.5, 85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.7.5, 85:8.8.1.1
Logic systems 85:4.6.3, 85:4.6.5.3.1, 85:8.7.5, 85:A.4.6.3.2
Manual
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Supervised
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4, 85:A.6.4.1 to A.6.4.3.2
Single burner boilers 85:5.5.2 to 5.5.5, 85:A.5.5.2.6.2(1) to A.5.5.2.6.9, 85:A.5.5.4.2.7
Burner systems
Definition 86:3.3.6
Burners see also Heating equipment

Alternate fuel firing 31:Annex D
Arc melting furnaces 86:11.3.2.6, 86:11.3.2.7
Asphalt tanks 385:6.4
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers
Alarms 85:7.10.2.2.1, 85:7.10.2.2.2, 85:7.10.2.2.5 to 7.10.2.2.7, 85:7.10.2.3.1 to 7.10.2.3.9
Testing 85:7.4.3.8, 85:7.7.5.1.3, 85:7.8.5.1.3, 85:A.7.4.3.8
Auxiliary load-carrying
Combustion safeguards 86:8.9, 86:A.8.9.2
Definitions 31:3.3.6, 54:3.3.16, 54:K.1.3 to K. 1.5, 85:3.3.25, 86:3.3.5, 501:10.2.11
Dual-fuel and combination 86:6.2.12, 86:6.3.1.2, 86:6.3.10, 86:8.12, 86:A.6.3.1
Definition 86:3.3.5.4, 86:3.3.5.5
Duct
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boiler discharge temperature, alarm for 85:7.10.2.3.9
Definition 85:3.3.25.2, 85:A.3.3.25.2
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2.1, 85:8.4.3.6.1, 85:8.7.3.2.1, 85:8.7.4.2.2,
85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.2.3, 85:8.8.2.7.3, 85:8.8.2.7.5, 85:8.8.2.7.6, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.8.5, 85:8.8.7.1
to 8.8.7.3, 85:8.8.9, 85:8.10.2.3, 85:8.10.2.5, 85:8.10.4.4, 85:A.8.8.2.7.3, 85:A.8.8.5.8
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.1.7, 85:6.4.2.3.12, 85:6.4.3.2.38 to 6.4.3.2.41, 85:6.6.3.6,
85:6.6.5.2.10 to 6.6.5.2.14, 85:A.6.4.2.3.12.1(5)
Gas 54:9.1.10.1, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.5.4, 86:6.2.2, 86:6.2.10, 86:8.4.2.2, 86:A.6.2.10.6,
921:9.5.4, 921:9.9.3.3
Adjustment of 54:11.1, 54:11.2, 54:A.11.1.1, 54:A.11.2
Conversion 54:10.5
Definitions 54:3.3.16.1, 54:K.1.6 to K.1.8
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.3.3, 85:6.4.2.3.1, 85:6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:6.4.3.2.1, 85:6.4.3.2.4 to
6.4.3.2.6, 85:6.6, 85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.6.3.2.1 to A.6.6.7.2.1.1(2), 85:B.2,
85:C.1
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.2, 85:5.3.3, 85:5.3.9, 85:5.4.2, 85:5.5.7, 85:A.5.3.2, 85:A.5.3.9
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.2.1(B), 85:A.8.4.3.2.2.1
Alarms 85:8.7.3.2.2, 85:8.7.3.2.3.1
Flame detection 85:8.7.4.2
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Flame scanner ports 85:8.4.3.2
Flameout (loss of flame) 85:8.7.4.3
Fuel supply 85:8.4.3.2.1, 85:A.8.4.3.2.1.9
Main burners 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.4.3.5, 85:A.8.4.3.5.1.6, 85:A.8.4.3.5.1.7
Purge, start-up, operations, and shutdown 85:8.8, 85:A.8.8.1 to A.8.8.5.8
Safety shutoff valves open, alarm for 85:8.7.3.2.1, 85:8.7.3.2.1.3
Trips 85:8.7.4.2.1.5
Ignition systems see Ignition systems, burners
Kerosene 1:11.5.2
Multiple burner boilers 85:Chap. 6, 85:Annex D
Oil 1:11.5.1.1, 1:11.5.1.7, 1:11.5.1.8, 31, 86:5.1.4.5, 86:6.3, 86:8.4.2.3, 86:A.6.3.1
85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.7.2(8) to A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
85:A.5.3.1.9, 85:A.5.3.9, 85:A.5.4.3.1.2, 85:A.5.5.6.4
Over bed
Oxygen-enriched 86:8.14.8, 86:8.14.9
Pilot see Pilot burners
Preignition purge 86:8.4.1.7
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.1.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.1.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.3,
85:9.4.5.2.2.4
Radiant see Radiant burners
Safety equipment 86:8.15
Single burner boilers 85:4.6.5.2.1 to 4.6.5.2.4, 85:Chap. 5, 85:A.4.6.5.2.1
Turndown
Definition 86:3.3.7
Warm-up
Fluidized bed boilers 85:7.4.3, 85:7.6.3.3.1, 85:7.7, 85:7.8, 85:7.9.3.4, 85:A.7.4.3.2.4 to
A.7.4.3.8, 85:A.7.7.31 to A.7.8.3.1, 85:A.7.9.3.4
Burning
Control of (water spray systems) 15:7.3, 15:A.7.3.1.1, 15:A.7.3.2
Definition 15:3.3.2
Controlled 921:26.7.2.6
Definition 550:3.4.3, 901:3.3.8
Intensity of 921:6.2.11
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Time of 921:6.2.11.1
Velocity 921:21.8.2.1.3 to 21.8.2.1.5
Burning out
Definition 1051:3.3.5, 1051:A.3.3.5
Burning velocity 68:6.1.3.1, 68:6.2.1, 68:7.2.2.2, 68:9.2.11, 68:9.2.12, 68:A.7.2.2.2, 68:B.1.2.5,

68:B.1.2.5.1, 68:B.1.2.5.2, 68:Table D.1(a), 68:Table D.1(b), 68:Annex D
Definition 68:3.3.1, 69:3.3.2
Burnout (fireworks)
Definition 1123:D.2.4, 1124:C.2.4
Burns 99:B.5.3, 99:B.5.3.1, 99:C.20.1.1.3.3, 99:D.7.5.1, 99:D.7.5.2, 921:6.2.17, 921:23.3.5,

921:23.3.6, 921:23.4.5.1, 921:23.6.10, 921:23.7.2
Arson, caused by 921:22.2.6
Direct current 99:D.3.7
Explosions, caused by 921:Table 21.13.4.1.4(a), 921:21.13.4.4.3
High frequency 99:B.5.3.2, 99:C.13.1.2.1, 99:D.3.3
Nonionizing radiation 99:D.3.8
Burst charge
Definition 1124:C.2.5
Burst pressure 1901:17.4, 1901:20.19.1, 1901:20.19.2

Definition 407:3.3.24.1, 1901:3.3.30
Bury-it (tire fire)

Definition 1:3.3.31
Bus repair garages see Garages, Repair
Busbars
Aboveground wiring methods 70:300.37
Industrial control panels 70:409.102
Maintenance 70B:12.4, 70B:Table I.1
Motor control centers 70:430.97
Switchboards 70:408.51
Bushings 70:300.16(B)
Fiber 70:320.40
Generators 70:445.16
High density polyethylene conduit 70:353.46
Insulated 70:300.4(G), 70:312.6(C), 70:410.62(A)
Intermediate metal conduit 70:342.46
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Motors 70:430.13
Outlet boxes, conduit bodies, and outlet fittings 70:314.17(D), 70:314.42
Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit 70:355.46
Rigid metal conduit 70:344.46
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit 70:352.46
Snow-melting and deicing equipment 70:426.22(C)
Underground installations 70:300.5(H)
Business continuity programs 1600
Business interruptions
Definition 75:3.3.3
Information technology equipment 75:4.1(3), 75:4.1(4), 75:4.2, 75:A.1.2, 75:C.2
Light water reactor electric generating plants 805:1.3.4, 805:1.4.4, 805:1.5.5, 805:6.5.2, 805:6.5.3,
805:A.1.5.5, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:A.6.5.2.1, 805:Annex E
Business occupancies 1:6.1.14.1.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,

1:13.7.2.19, 1:13.7.2.20, 1:20.13, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(c), 1:66.4.5.5, 1:A.6.1.14.1.3,
5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Chap. 28, 5000:34.1.3.2,
5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:35.6.2.3.1.1, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(6), 5000:51.2.1(10),
5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Building rehabilitation 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1,
5000:28.1.1.1, 5000:28.1.1.2, 5000:A.28.1.1.1(3)
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.11, 101:38.1.4, 101:39.1.4, 101:A.6.1.11.1, 5000:28.1.3
Change of 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1
Combined 101:38.1.2.2, 101:39.1.2.2, 101:A.38.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.39.1.2.2.2(4)
Definition 1:3.3.165.5, 1:6.1.11.1, 1:A.3.3.165.5, 1:A.6.1.11.1, 30:3.3.35.3, 45:3.3.45.1,
101:3.3.168.3, 101:6.1.11.1, 101:A.3.3.168.3, 101:A.6.1.11.1, 1620:3.3.19.2, 1620:A.3.3.19.2,
5000:3.3.424.2, 5000:6.1.11.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.2, 5000:A.6.1.11.1
Fire escapes 101:38.2.2.10, 101:39.2.2.9, 101:39.2.2.10
Fire safety evaluation system for 101A:Chap. 8
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:Table 60.1.3.2(c), 30:9.6.2.1,
30:9.6.2.2, 30:13.3.1, 30:13.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c)
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:38.2, 101:39.2, 101A:8.5.9, 101A:8.5.10,
101:A.38.2.2.2.2, 101:A.38.2.3.2, 101:A.39.2.2.2.2 to A.39.2.5.3, 5000:28.2
Means of escape 5000:28.2.2.10, 5000:28.2.2.11
Multiple occupancy 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:19.1.2.3, 5000:28.1.2,
5000:A.19.1.2.3, 5000:A.28.1.2.2.2(4)
New 101:Chap. 38
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5000:28.1.6, 5000:28.2.3, 5000:28.2.3.3, 5000:28.2.4.3, 5000:28.2.4.4, 5000:28.2.5.3.2,
5000:28.2.9.1, 5000:28.3.4.1, 5000:A.28.2.3.2
Refuge, areas of 101:38.2.2.12, 101:39.2.2.12
Sprinkler systems 13:21.20.25, 13:21.20.26
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.4
Busways 70:368, 70B:7.7.4.13, 70B:24.4, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.3 see also
Cable tray systems
Butane 921:9.2.3.1, 921:Table 21.8, 921:21.15.3
Butt (ladder) 1931:4.1.4.1, 1931:4.1.4.3 to 4.1.4.5, 1931:4.4.7.3, 1932:5.1.5

Definition 1931:3.3.7, 1931:A.3.3.7, 1932:3.3.5, 1932:A.3.3.5
Butt spurs (ladder) 1931:4.1.3.4, 1931:4.2.1, 1931:4.4.2.1, 1931:5.2.2.4, 1931:5.2.9, 1932:6.1.3(6)

Definition 1931:3.3.8, 1931:A.3.3.8, 1932:3.3.6, 1932:A.3.3.6
Butterfly valves 20:5.15.7, 20:5.15.8, 20:5.24.4, 20:A.5.24.4
Button tippers 30B:5.4.3.3

Definition 30B:3.4.2, 30B:A.3.4.2
Bypass
Definition 45:3.3.6
Bypass air hoods

Bypass isolation switch see Switches
Bypass stack 85:8.9.1.6, 85:8.9.2.1.1, 85:8.9.2.1.2, 85:8.9.2.2.2, 85:8.9.4.2

C
Cabanas
Cabinet heaters58:5.20.8, 58:5.20.9

Cabinets
Biological safety see Biological safety cabinets
Definition 42:3.3.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.8
Electrical 70:312, 70E:420.2, 70E:420.4, 70E:420.5(A), 70E:420.5(B)
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Equipment storage, on fire apparatus 1901:24.8, 1901:A.24.8
Film 40:5.1.3, 40:6.1, 40:6.2, 40:A.6.2.4
Definition 40:3.3.7
Extended term storage 40:6.1(3), 40:6.4, 40:A.6.4.3
Definition 40:3.3.3
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:34.4.4, 1:66.4.3, 1:66.4.5.4, 1:66.4.5.5.3 to
66.4.5.5.5, 1:A.66.4.3.4, 30:9.5, 30:10.3.4, 30:10.8.4, 30:A.9.4, 30B:7.3.3, 45:9.2.3.5, 45:10.5.1,
45:A.9.2.3.5, 115:10.3.4, 120:7.4.3, 120:7.4.4, 120:8.4.2, 120:8.4.3
Definition 45:3.3.57, 45:A.3.3.57, 115:3.3.7, 115:A.3.3.7
Fuel servicing 407:4.3.8, 407:4.4.10
Gas see Gas cabinets
Hazardous materials 1:60.1.2.18, 1:60.1.2.23
Laminar flow 45:8.4.11
Pyroxylin plastic storage 42:6.1.1, 42:6.1.2, 42:6.2
Sprinkler systems under 13:8.9.4.1.4, 13:8.10.7.1.5, 13:A.8.9.4.1.4, 13:A.8.10.7.1.5
Cabins
Definitions 1194:C.6, 1194:C.7
Cable entrance facility equipment and areas 76:6.1.2.2(3), 76:6.9, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.6.9.1 to
A.6.9.5.2, 76:C.1.4, 76:F.4
Definitions 76:3.4.3, 76:3.6.2, 76:A.3.6.2
Cable runs, water spray protection of 15:7.2.2, 15:7.4.3.8, 15:A.7.2.2.1, 15:A.7.2.2.3
Cable tray systems 70B:Chap. 24, 79:13.5.10 see also Busways

Cable trays 70:392

Bonding of 70E:420.1(A)(1)
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.3, 850:7.8.3, 850:C.4
Fire breaks
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:4.4.5.3, 851:7.5.5
Ladder-type, for cable tests 262:1.5.3, 262:Fig. 4.2.3.1(b), 262:4.4, 262:5.1, 262:7.3, 262:7.4,
262:8.1.3, 262:9.3, 262:9.5, 262:A.9.3
Maintenance 70E:215.3
Telecommunications facilities 76:8.3.3.1, 76:8.8.2, 76:A.8.8.2
Uses 70E:420.1(C)(1), 70E:420.1(C)(4)
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:A.10.9
Water spray protection 15:7.2.2, 15:7.4.3.8, 15:A.7.2.2.1, 15:A.7.2.2.3
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Wiring methods 70E:420.1(C)(2)
Cable trunking system

Definition 79:3.3.14, 79:A.3.3.14
Industrial machinery 79:13.5.6
Cable vaults see Cable entrance facility equipment and areas
Cablebus 70:370
Definition 70:370.2, 70E:100.I
Cableless control 79:9.2.7, 79:A.9.2.7.1 to A.9.2.7.4

Cables, aerial devices

Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:19.8.6.16, 1911:19.9.7.10, 1911:19.9.8.8, 1911:19.9.9.5
Separation guide 1911:19.8.6.16
Cables, electric
Aerial 70:820.44, 70:830.44
Alarm system 72:9.7.1.2.2, 72:9.7.1.4
Dispatch systems 1221:5.4
Inspection 70B:11.3
Air-handling spaces, flame travel and smoke of cables used in 262
Alarm system 72:9.7, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.9.7.1.6.2
Aerial 72:9.7.1.2.2, 72:9.7.1.4
Fiber-optic 72:4.4.4.4, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:A.4.4.4.4
Armored, Type AC 70:320
Definition70E:100.I
Bundled
Definition 70:520.2
CATV 70:820
Coaxial 70:820
Continuity 70:300.12
Definition 70:800.2, 79:3.3.11, 79:A.3.3.11, 780:3.3.3, 780:A.3.3.3, 1221:3.3.8
Dispatch systems 1221:5.2.6, 1221:5.2.7, 1221:5.3, 1221:11.2.3 see also subentry : Aerial
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1.4, 73:4.1.6 to 4.1.9, 73:4.2.3, 73:4.4, 73:4.5, 73:5.3.3
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.3, 850:7.7.3.8, 850:7.8.3, 850:C.4
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(1), 851:7.5, 851:7.6
Light water reactors 804:7.3.1.2, 804:7.3.1.10.1(2), 804:8.1.3.4.2, 804:8.8, 804:10.3.14 to
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10.3.17, 804:10.4, 804:10.6.1, 804:10.8.11.5, 804:A.7.3.1.2, 804:A.10.4.1.4(4), 804:A.10.6.1,
805:4.4.4.2, 805:4.4.4.7, 805:5.3.7.3, 805:6.2.3.1, 805:6.2.3.3, 805:6.2.3.6, 805:A.4.4.4.7,
805:A.5.3.7.3, 805:A.6.2.3.3, 805:B.1.3, 805:E.2.8.9, 805:E.2.8.10, 805:E.2.9, 805:E.2.9.1,
805:E.2.9.2, 805:E.2.9.3, 805:E.2.11.1
Electric space-heating 70:424 .V
Electric vehicle charging equipment 70:Table 400.4, 70:625.17
Emergency communications systems 1221:5.2.6, 1221:5.2.7, 1221:5.3, 1221:11.2.3
Entry, arcing in 921:8.9.5.2
Fire characteristics, test methods 262
Fire-rated
Flame travel distance, test methods 262
Flat cable assemblies, Type FC 70:322
Flat conductor cable, Type FCC 70:324
Flexible 70E:110.9(B)(1), 70E:110.9(B)(2)(a), 70E:410.6, 70E:420.7, 73:4.5
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, use at 70E:430.11(D)(1), 70E:430.11(D)(4), 70E:430.11(D)(7)
Temporary wiring 70E:420.1(B)(2)(g) to (i)
Grouped
Definition 70:520.2
High voltage cables, over 600 volts main power supply 70:490.56
Industrial machinery 79:Chap. 12, 79:13.1.2, 79:13.1.5, 79:13.4.3.2, 79:13.5, 79:A.13.5.2 to
A.13.5.7
Information technology equipment 75:5.4.4, 75:5.5.1, 75:10.4, 75:A.5.4.4, 75:A.10.4.4
Installation
Aerial 70:820.44
In cable trays 70:392.8
Fixed electric heating equipment 70:424.43, 70:424.44
Flat conductor cable (Type FCC) 70:324 .II
Integrated gas spacer cable (Type IGS) 70:326 .II
Metal-clad cable (Type MC) 70:330 .II
Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable (Type MI) 70:332 .II
Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (Types NM, NMC, and NMS) 70:334 .II
Power and control tray cable (Type TC) 70:336 .II
Service-entrance cable (Types SE and USE) 70:338 .II
In shallow grooves 70:300.4(F)
Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable (Type UF) 70:340 .II
Instrumentation tray cable, Type ITC 70:727
Insulated, flame travel distance and smoke density 262
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Integrated gas spacer cable, Type IGS 70:326
Interconnecting 75:10.4.3, 75:10.4.4, 75:A.10.4.3, 75:A.10.4.4
Irrigation machines 70:675.4
Jacketed, flame travel distance and smoke density 262
Lightning protection 780:6.11, 780:I.1.7
Maintenance 70B:7.7.4.2.2, 70B:7.7.4.2.4, 70B:7.7.4.2.5, 70B:7.7.4.4, 70B:7.7.4.11, 70B:Chap.
11, 70B:21.2.3, 70B:21.9.3.2.6.2, 70B:24.2, 70B:27.2.2.6, 70B:27.8.5.5, 70B:F.28, 70B:F.29,
70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.6, 70E:205.11
Medium voltage, Type MV 70:328, 70E:420.1(C)(3)(b), 70E:450.1(A)
Definition70E:100.I
Metal clad, Type MC 70:330
Definition70E:100.I
Tunnel installations 70E:450.1(I)(2)
Meter and base, connection to 921:8.3.3
Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed, Type MI 70:332
Definition70E:100.I
Nonmetallic extensions 70:382
Nonmetallic-sheathed, Types NM, NMC, and NMS
Definition70E:100.I
Nonmetallic-sheathed cable, Types NM, NMC, and NMS 70:334
Optical fiber see Optical fiber cables
Overcurrent protection 921:8.3.4
Point of entrance
Definition 70:800.2, 70:820.2, 70:830.2
Portable, over 600 volts 70E:420.8
Power and control tray cable, Type TC 70:336
Definition70E:100.I
Power-limited tray cable, Type PLTC
Definition70E:100.I
Power rescue tool cable assembly 1936:5.1.2, 1936:5.3, 1936:5.4.10.2, 1936:6.2, 1936:7.1.2.4,
1936:8.7.3
Protection against physical damage 70:300.4
Sealing 70:501.15, 70:505.16
Secured 70:300.11, 70:314.17(B), 70:314.17(C)
Service 921:8.3.2.1.1, 921:8.3.3
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Service -entrance, Types SE and USE 70:338
Definition70E:100.I
Smoke density, test methods 262
Splices 70:300.15
Stages (studio) 70:530.18(A)
Studs, joists, rafters, through 70:300.4
Supported from cables trays 70:392.6(J)
Telecommunications facilities 76:5.5.2.1.3, 76:8.3.3.1, 76:8.8.2, 76:9.9, 76:A.5.5.2.1.3,
76:A.8.8.2, 76:A.9.9
Theater border lights 70:520.44(B)
Underground 70:230 .III, 70:300.5, 70:300.50
Feeder and branch-circuit, Type UF 70:340
Welding 70:630 .IV
Cables, fire doors 80:5.2.11, 80:5.2.12.2, 80:10.4.3.1.4, 80:A.7.4.1
CAD see Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Cages (animal) 150:7.3, 150:8.2, 150:A.6.3.1.1(4), 150:A.7.3, 150:A.8.2

Caisson work, oxygen-enriched atmospheres in 53:C.5
Cakes (fireworks) 1123:5.1.3.4, 1123:5.2.1.1, 1123:5.2.1.3.1, 1123:A.5.2.1.1

Caking
Definition 17:3.3.2
Dry chemicals 17:11.3.1.1(4)
Calcination
Calcium carbide 51A:Chap. 5

Fire protection for 51A:11.2.1.1, 51A:A.11.2.1.1
Residue 51A:6.2.7, 51A:6.5, 51A:A.6.5.1
Storage 51:1.1.1(3)(b), 51:8.5.1.5, 51:8.5.1.6, 51:Chap. 9, 51A:4.3.2, 51A:4.4, 51A:4.6.3,
51A:4.7.2, 51A:5.2, 51A:11.2.1.1, 51A:A.4.3.2, 51A:A.11.2.1.1
Calcium to sulfur molar ratio (Ca/S)

Calculation procedure, alternative

Calibrate
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Call detail recording (CDR) 1221:12.7.3

Call fire departments see Volunteer fire departments
Call intake see also 911 service

Call processing 450:5.5.3.2.1(1), 450:5.6.1, 450:5.6.2, 450:5.6.3

Call processing time

Calls 450:5.6.7
Calorie
Calorimeters 921:16.10.2.26
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) 704:E.1
Oxygen bomb 259:4.1, 259:Chap. 6, 259:B.2
Oxygen consumption see Oxygen consumption calorimeters
Campaigns
Campers (persons)
Definition 1194:C.8
Campgrounds 1:27.2, 1194

Camping trailers 1192:5.2.3.3 see also Recreational vehicles

Definition 70:551.2, 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.4
Camping unit sites 1194:5.1.1.3, 1194:5.1.5, 1194:5.1.7, 1194:5.4, 1194:7.3

Camping unit stands 1194:5.1.1.3, 1194:5.1.1.4, 1194:5.1.8, 1194:A.5.1.1.4.1, 1194:A.5.1..8

Camping units
Campfires near 1194:6.1.6
Definition 1194:3.3.3, 1194:A.3.3.3
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Rental/on-site
Definition 1194:C.19
Can pumps
Candela (cd)
Candidates
Fire fighter see Fire fighter candidates
Fire inspector/plan examiner
Candles 921:22.2.7.1(2) see also Open flames and open flame devices
Roman 1123:4.6.3, 1123:5.1.3.4, 1123:5.2.1.1, 1123:5.2.1.3.1, 1123:A.4.2.1, 1123:A.4.6.3,
1123:A.5.2.1.1, 1123:A.9.1, 1123:A.9.5.2.1, 1123:D.3.1.2.4
Candling see Torching
Canine teams 921:14.5.10, 921:16.5.4.2, 921:16.5.4.7, 921:A.16.5.4.7
Cannons (extinguishing system)

Fixed monitor 11:5.7.2
Definition 11:3.3.20.1, 11:A.3.3.20.1
Portable monitor 11:5.7.2, 11:5.8.2.2, 11:A.5.7
Cannula, nasal
Canopies 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:13.3.2.4, 1:68.3.4(2), 1:A.13.3.2.4, 5000:32.4, 5000:35.7.4.2,

5000:48.7.9
Aircraft loading positions 1:21.2.6.2.4, 415:4.5.1.6, 415:6.2.8
Construction site 5000:A.14.1
Electrical 70:314.25, 70:410.5, 70:410.20, 70:410.22, 70:410.23, 70:410.78, 70E:215.1,
70E:420.2(B)
Fireworks sales 1:65.11.1.2, 1:65.11.3.2, 1:65.11.3.5, 1:65.11.3.14.2, 1:A.65.11.3.2
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.4.7.5
Fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.8.4, 30A:5.6.3, 30A:12.4, 5000:32.4.5
Historic structures 914:15.7.1
Live loads 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Sprinkler systems 13:8.2.4, 13:8.15.7, 13:A.8.15.7
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Tree foliage
Canopy hoods 45:8.4.9, 45:A.8.4.9

Definition 45:3.3.7
Cans, safety see Safety cans
CANUTEC (Canadian Transport Emergency Center)

Canyons (hot cell enclosures)

Cap and fuse blasting procedure 495:10.3.1, 495:10.5.5
Cap-sensitive explosive material

Definition 495:3.3.27.1.2, 495:A.3.3.27.1.2
Capacitance 77:5.2.1, 77:5.2.6, 77:5.3.3.1, 77:5.3.3.3, 77:6.4.3, 77:6.9, 77:9.5.1.1, 77:9.5.1.2

Definition 77:3.3.5, 77:A.3.3.5
Capacitance sensors 730:8.6.3.1

Definition 730:3.3.7, 730:A.3.3.7
Capacitors 70:460, 70E:420.10(G)

Induction and dielectric heating 70:665.24
Maintenance 70B:9.9.3, 70B:13.3.1, 70B:21.20.1.1, 70B:27.2.2.2, 70B:27.3.5.3, 70B:B.1.14,
70B:Table I.1
Phase converters 70:455.23
X-ray equipment 70:660.36
Capacity
Of place or location
Of route or path 550:3.4.5
Caps, chimney and vent 211:4.6, 211:10.4.1.2

Definition 211:3.3.22.1, 211:3.3.22.2
Caps, electrical see Plugs, electrical, Attachment
Caps, fireworks
Safety 1123:4.1.6, 1123:8.2.6.1, 1123:D.4.2.6
Toy 1123:D.3.2.5
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Car terminals 1405:4.8(5)

Carabiners 1983:6.5.6, 1983:7.6.1, 1983:8.3.5.1, 1983:8.7.8.3, 1983:A.6.5.6, 1983:A.8.5.6.1

Carbon, activated
Wastewater treatment, use in 820:Table D.1.1, 820:D.5.4
Carbon dioxide
Cylinders 12:4.3.3.5, 12:4.5.4.7, 12:4.5.5.6, 12:4.6.5, 12:4.8.3.5, 12:A.4.3.3.4, 12:A.4.5.4.7,
12:A.4.6.5
Definition 10:3.3.3, 10:A.3.3.3
General information 12:Annex G
Health care occupancies, use in 99:5.1.3.3.1.8, 99:5.1.3.4.2, 99:Table 5.1.11, 99:20.2.8.5,
99:A.5.1.3.4.2, 99:C.20.1.3.3.1
Hose assemblies 10:7.3.1.3, 10:8.6.3.1, 10:A.7.3.1.3
Inerting agent 326:7.3.14, 326:A.7.3.14(3), 2001:A.1.4.1.1, 2001:A.1.4.1.2, 2001:A.1.5.1.3,
2001:A.5.5.2
Poisoning 99:C.20.1.3.3.1
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 1:43.1.7.5, 1:66.5.9.3.5, 12, 5000:Table 55.5.1
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.5.1(2), 423:6.2.1(1), 423:6.4(1), 423:7.2, 423:B.1.1,
423:C.1.2
Historic structures 914:Table 12.4.4.2, 914:Table 14.3.1
Marine vessel fires 12:Chap. 9, 301:9.2.10, 301:14.3.1(2), 301:16.3.4.2, 302:12.1.1.2, 302:Table
12.1.2.8.3, 302:A.12.1.3.4, 302:Table A.12.1.3.4, 302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3, 302:B.4.5,
302:B.5.2 to B.5.4, 302:E.4, 1405:5.5.7, 1405:7.8, 1405:9.2.1, 1405:9.3, 1405:9.7.4.3.3.2,
1405:9.7.4.4, 1405:12.10.8.1.1, 1405:12.10.8.1.2, 1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.11.5.1.1,
1405:12.11.5.1.2, 1405:12.11.5.3, 1405:12.14.1, 1405:A.5.5.7
Metals, use on 484:6.1.9.9.2, 484:6.5.3.3, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:13.5.2.2(2), 484:A.6.1.9.9.2,
484:A.6.5.3.3.1, 484:A.6.5.3.3.3, 484:H.1.4
Ovens and furnaces 86:14.2.4, 86:A.14.2.4
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.8.2(1), 1:A.43.1.7.5
Carbon dioxide portable fire extinguishers 10:4.4(7), 10:C.3.4, 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.3,
10:F.5.3, 10:G.2, 10:H.2
Aircraft usage 408:4.1.2(1)(a), 408:4.1.2(2)(a), 408:4.4
Fire test and performance standards 10:4.1.1(2)(a)
Hydrostatic testing 10:8.3.2.1, 10:8.3.2.2, 10:8.6.2.1
Maintenance 10:7.3.2.1.1, 10:Table I.1(b)
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Marine vessel fires 302:12.1.1.2, 302:Table 12.1.2.8.3, 302:A.12.1.3.4, 302:Table A.12.1.3.4,
302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3, 302:B.4.5, 302:B.5.2 to B.5.4, 302:E.4
Recharging 10:7.4.3.9, 10:7.4.5.2.1, 10:A.7.4.3.9
Carbon monoxide
Dangers of 720:1.1.3, 720:5.1.1, 720:A.1.1, 720:Annex B
Monitors 1911:18.6.4
Definition 1901:3.3.31, 1906:3.3.14
Warning systems and detectors 150:9.6.1.3, 150:11.3.2, 150:12.3.2, 150:13.3.2
Coal mines, underground 120:4.3.2.2.1, 120:A.4.3.2.2.1, 120:A.4.3.2.2.3
Dwelling units, in 720
Fire department facilities, use in 1500:9.1.4, 1500:A.9.1.4
Marine vessels 302:12.2
Recreational vehicles, in 1192:6.4.6
Carboxyhemoglobin saturation
Carboys 430:6.2.5, 430:7.2.5, 430:8.2.2
Carburetors
LP-Gas, using 58:11.5
Marine 302:5.3, 302:A.5.3
Motor vehicles 921:25.5.1.1, 921:28.10.1.1.4
Carcinogen/carcinogenic
Cardiac defibrillators see Defibrillation
Cardiac electrodes 99:10.2.12.1, 99:A.10.2.12.1.2
Cardiac monitors 99:10.2.11, 99:A.10.2.11
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Care
Definition 1851:3.3.6, 1991:3.3.6, 1992:3.3.5, 1994:3.3.5, 2113:3.3.3
Care areas (airport emergency) 424:13.6, 424:13.8.1(4)

Cargo
Aircraft see also Cargo/baggage compartments (aircraft)
Hazardous 424:5.8.1, 424:5.8.3, 424:6.8.2, 424:7.4.5, 424:7.8.2
Copyright NFPA
Preservation in accidents 402:13.4, 424:5.8.3
Dangerous
Shipboard 1405:9.7.3.1, 1405:9.7.5.1, 1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:9.8.5, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:11.9.2,
1405:12.12, 1405:13.5(2), 1405:14.3.2, 1405:14.3.3, 1405:15.2
Vessels undergoing construction and repair, in 312:4.4, 312:5.8.5, 312:A.4.4.1
Definition 301:3.3.7, 307:3.3.6
Marine terminals 307:5.3.2, 307:Chap. 6, 307:8.4, 307:9.5 to 9.7, 307:10.2.1, 307:10.2.2,
307:A.8.4, 307:A.9.5.6, 307:Annex D
Shipboard 307:9.4.6, 1405:5.4.2.1, 1405:5.6.6, 1405:6.9.2(2), 1405:6.10.2.3, 1405:7.1, 1405:7.9,
1405:7.14.1.4, 1405:8.2.2.3, 1405:8.3.3.5, 1405:9.7.3.1, 1405:9.7.4.3.3, 1405:9.7.5.1,
1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:12.12.1, 1405:12.16.4(4), 1405:13.5, 1405:15.2 see also Cargo
space
Holds (storage areas) 1405:5.2.3, 1405:5.5.7, 1405:9.7.2.1 to 9.7.2.3, 1405:9.7.3.2,
1405:9.7.4.3.1, 1405:9.7.6, 1405:9.8.4, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:10.4.4, 1405:12.13, 1405:A.5.5.7
Passenger vessels 301:21.15.12.10
Storage on open decks 301:17.1.5
Vessels undergoing construction and repair 312:4.4, 312:5.8.5, 312:A.4.4.1
Cargo/baggage compartments (aircraft)

Portable fire extinguishers for 408:4.2.3, 408:4.3.2.2, 408:4.4.2, 408:4.5.2, 408:4.6.2, 408:Table
5.1.1, 408:5.2.2, 408:A.5.2.2.2
Cargo aircraft see Aircraft, Cargo
Cargo area
Definition 306:3.5.1, 306:A.3.5.1
Cargo barriers
Definitions 306:3.5.5 to 3.5.7
Cargo containers 307:5.3.3, 307:6.6, 307:9.5.2.1

Hazardous materials in 307:8.6, 307:8.7, 307:8.8.1, 307:8.11, 307:8.12, 307:8.13.1, 307:8.16,
307:A.8.8.1, 307:D.3.5
Cargo containment system

Definition 306:3.5.2, 306:A.3.5.2
Cargo holds see Cargo, Shipboard
Cargo pockets 1951:6.1.1.12, 1951:6.2.1.13, 1971:6.1.8, 1971:A.6.1.8

Definition 1951:3.3.8, 1971:3.3.12
Cargo space
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Marine vessels 301:6.1.8, 301:7.1.3.1.1, 301:Chap. 16, 301:A.16.4
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:9.3.6.2, 12:A.9.3.6.2.2
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.4.3, 301:20.10
Definition 12:3.4.2.1, 2010:3.4.4.1
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.8.6, 301:21.10
Refrigerated 301:16.4, 301:A.16.4, 301:B.1.10.2
Separation requirements 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2, 301:Table
15.1.3, 301:Table 18.1.2
Ventilation of 301:B.1.6, 301:B.1.10
Motor vehicles 921:25.6.2, 921:25.7.4.3
Cargo tank vehicles

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A:11.7, 59A:13.18.2.7, 59A:14.8, 59A:A.14.8.1.1
LP-Gas 1:69.6, 58:6.18.2.3, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.22.2.6, 58:6.26.4.1, 58:7.2.3.3,
58:7.2.3.8, 58:9.1.1(2), 58:9.2, 58:9.4, 58:9.7.3.7, 58:A.9.4.3.5, 58:A.9.4.7, 59:Table 4.5.2.2,
59:4.5.4, 59:4.8.4, 59:5.9.4.1, 59:11.2.2, 59:11.2.4, 59:A.4.5.2.2, 59:A.11.2.2.4
Cargo tanks
Aircraft fueling 407:4.3.2, 407:4.3.12, 407:4.3.17
Definition 407:3.3.11, 407:A.3.3.11
Asphalt service 385:Chap. 6, 385:9.2.5
Bulk chemical cargo, on marine vessels 306:Chap. 7
Definition 58:3.3.12, 59:3.3.7, 385:3.3.3
Design 385:Chap. 5
Hazardous materials incidents, response to 472:5.2.1.1.3, 472:5.2.1.2.1, 472:7.2.3.1.1(1),
472:7.4.3(8) to 7.4.3(11), 472:7.4.4, 472:A.7.4.3(11), 472:A.12.2.1(16)
Technician with cargo tank specialty 472:Chap. 13
Definition 472:3.3.33.1, 472:A.3.3.31.1
LP-Gas 58:5.2.6.2, 58:5.2.7.2(B), 58:5.7.5.7, 58:6.8.3.3, 58:7.4.3.1(3), 58:9.3.3.8, 58:9.4.2,
58:9.4.3, 58:A.9.4.3.5, 58:D.2.4.1, 58:D.2.4.4
Marine craft fueling 1:42.3.9, 30A:11.9
Marine vessels 301:9.2.13, 301:20.4.1.1, 301:A.20.4.1.1
Markings 385:5.1.5, 385:5.1.9, 385:5.3.13.4.1, 385:6.4.5, 385:Chap. 7
Cargo vessels 301:16.3.3, 301:Chap. 20, 301:21.1.1
Carnivals
Electrical installations 70:525, 70E:430.11
Fire protection 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15
Carpets see Floor coverings and covering systems
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Carports 225:7.6.4
Definition 501A:3.3.3, 1194:C.9
Carrier gas special atmospheres 86:12.1.7.4, 86:12.3.3.1, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.2.4.2(C),

86:12.4.2.6.2(C), 86:12.4.3.1, 86:12.5.2.1.2(B), 86:12.5.3.1, 86:A.12.3.4.1(15)
Carrier systems
Carriers
Cartoned packaging
Cartoned storage
Sprinkler systems 13:5.6.3.1(2), 13:5.6.3.2, 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Fig. 15.2.1, 13:Table 15.3.1(a),
13:Table 15.4.1, 13:17.2.3.1, 13:Fig. 17.3.4.1.3(a) to Fig. 17.3.4.1.3(f), 13:20.3, 13:Table
A.5.6.3.1, 13:Table A.5.6.3.2, 13:Table A.5.6, 13:A.20.3
Cartons
Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers 10:7.3.2(2), 10:C.3.6.2, 10:D.1.2.1, 10:D.2.5.1,

10:D.2.5.3, 10:D.4.5, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(a) see also Cylinders
Definition 10:3.4.1
High-pressure cylinders
Hydrostatic testing 10:8.2.3, 10:8.2.4, 10:8.3.2.1, 10:8.3.2.2, 10:8.5.2, 10:8.5.3, 10:8.6.1,
10:8.6.2, 10:8.7.2, 10:8.7.3, 10:A.8.7.2
Low-pressure cylinders
Mild steel shell cylinders 10:A.8.4.2(1)
Obsolete 10:4.4, 10:F.3.2
Recharging 10:7.4.5.2.2, 10:A.7.4.1
Carts
Chemical, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:7.3.1.1, 318:7.3.3, 318:7.3.4, 318:7.4.7,
318:A.7.3.3
Farm see Tenders, movable fuel storage
Health care occupancies, cart-mounted equipment 99:10.2.3.8
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Cascade systems
Air tanks
CNG storage systems 52:A.7.1
Cast members (flame effects before an audience) 160:7.1.3, 160:7.5, 160:7.10, 160:A.9.3.5.4
Casualties see also Triage

Aircraft accidents 402:7.5.11.4.3, 402:9.3.3, 402:13.1.4, 402:13.3, 402:A.13.1.4, 422:4.5,
422:7.4.2, 422:11.4, 424:5.18, 424:5.25, 424:6.5.2, 424:6.5.7, 424:6.6, 424:6.7, 424:6.8.7,
424:7.5, 424:7.6, 424:7.8.3, 424:9.1.1, 424:Chap. 13, 424:Chap. 14, 424:G.2
Apartments, deaths and injuries in 13R:Table A.1.2
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Chap. 13, 901:Chap. 14
Definitions 402:E.2, 901:3.3.32, 901:3.3.60
Dwellings and manufactured home fires, deaths and injuries in 13D:A.1.2, 13D:Table A.1.2(a),
13D:Table A.1.2(b)
Fire and explosion investigations 921:6.2.17, 921:15.2.6.9, 921:19.4, 921:Table 21.13.4.1.4(a),
921:21.13.4.3.1, 921:21.13.4.4.3, 921:22.2.6, 921:Chap. 23, 921:B.9
Catalytic combustion systems 86:E.1
Catalytic converters
Ethylene oxide emissions 560:11.4
Catalytic fume incinerators 86:9.5, 86:A.9.5
Catalytic oxidation 69:8.3.2, 69:A.8.3.2
Catenary lightning protection systems 780:K.3.2

Catheters
Angiographic 99:10.2.12.3, 99:A.10.2.12.3
Cardiac 99:10.2.12.2.1 to 10.2.12.2.3, 99:A.10.2.12.2.1
Liquid-filled 99:10.2.12.2, 99:A.10.2.12.2.1
Nasal
Cathode
Definition 1925:3.3.14, 1925:A.3.3.14
Cathode ray tube (CRT) video display terminal 77:10.6
Cathodic protection
Copyright NFPA
Airport fueling systems 407:4.4.12, 407:A.4.4.12
Manufactured homes 501A:4.3.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:18.2, 1925:18.3.1.1, 1925:A.18.2
CATV see Community antenna television and radio distribution (CATV) systems
Catwalks 101:12.2.2.3.2, 101:12.2.2.10.2, 101:12.2.3.4, 101:12.2.4.8, 101:12.4.5.9, 101:13.2.2.3.2,

101:13.2.3.4, 101:13.2.4.8, 101:13.4.5.9, 5000:12.3.4, 5000:16.2.2.3.2, 5000:16.2.2.8.2,
5000:16.2.3.2.3, 5000:16.2.4.6, 5000:16.3.1(2), 5000:16.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.8
Cave-in
Definition 1006:3.3.22, 1670:3.3.15
Rescue
Caves (hot cells) 801:7.4.1 to 7.4.3, 801:A.7.4.2

Caves (subterranean)
Rescue 1006:Chap. 18
CBRN
[C]BRN
Emergency medical [C]BRN protective ensemble 1999:1.1.2, 1999:1.1.4, 1999:1.3.1,
1999:1.3.4, 1999:5.1.14, 1999:5.2.2, 1999:6.6, 1999:7.6, 1999:8.1.10, 1999:8.1.11,
1999:8.37 to 8.39, 1999:A.1.1.2, 1999:A.1.1.4, 1999:A.1.3.1, 1999:A.1.3.4, 1999:A.6.6.3,
1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Definition 1404:3.3.2, 1500:3.3.9, 1851:3.3.7, 1951:3.3.9, 1971:3.3.13, 1999:3.3.10
CBRN barrier layer (clothing) 1999:8.39

Definition 1851:3.3.8, 1851:A.3.3.8, 1971:3.3.14, 1971:A.3.3.14, 1994:3.3.8, 1999:3.3.12,
1999:A.3.3.12
Footwear
Structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:7.20.13, 1971:8.67.1.5, 1971:8.67.10
Technical rescue incident ensemble 1951:7.3.5.22 to 7.3.5.25
Glove
Structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:7.20.10.1, 1971:8.67.1.4, 1971:8.67.9
Technical rescue incident ensemble 1951:7.3.4.18 to 7.3.4.20
Inspection 1851:6.4.3.1
Structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:7.20.1.3, 1971:7.20.1.3(3), 1971:7.20.4, 1971:7.20.13.4,
1971:8.22.1.7, 1971:8.22.2.1, 1971:8.22.11, 1971:8.29.1.1, 1971:8.29.1.2, 1971:8.62.1,
Copyright NFPA
1971:8.67.1, 1971:8.68 to 8.70, 1994:8.7.2.2, 1994:8.23
Technical rescue incident ensemble 1951:6.3.3.1, 1951:6.3.4.3, 1951:7.3.1.3, 1951:7.3.2.17 to
7.3.2.21, 1951:7.3.3.12, 1951:7.3.4.18 to 7.3.4.20, 1951:7.3.5.22 to 7.3.5.25, 1951:8.1.8,
1951:8.1.11, 1951:8.1.12, 1951:8.26.1.4, 1951:8.26.9, 1951:8.45
Definition 1951:3.3.10, 1951:A.3.3.10
CBRN terrorism agents 1851:5.1.2(6), 1851:6.1.2, 1851:7.1.3, 1851:A.5.1.2(6), 1971:1.2.2,

1971:5.2.1.1, 1971:5.3.1.1, 1999:1.1.3, 1999:1.2.2, 1999:A.1.1.3
Definition 1851:3.3.9, 1851:A.3.3.9, 1951:3.3.18, 1951:A.3.3.18, 1971:3.3.15, 1971:A.33.15,
1994:3.3.8, 1999:3.3.13, 1999:A.3.3.13
SCBA exposed to 1852:7.1.4.3, 1852:7.2.4.3, 1852:A.7.2.4.3
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1500:7.5.3, 1500:A.7.2.4.2, 1500:A.7.5.1,

1500:A.7.5.3, 1994
Definition 1951:3.3.11, 1951:3.3.13, 1971:3.3.102, 1971:3.3.130, 1994:3.3.9, 1994:A.3.3.9
Elements
Proximity/structural fire fighting, for 1971:1.1.3, 1971:1.2.2, 1971:1.3.2, 1971:4.3.4.3, 1971:5.2.1.1,
1971:5.2.1.2, 1971:5.3.1.1, 1971:5.3.1.2, 1971:5.4.7, 1971:6.20, 1971:7.20, 1971:A.1.1.3,
1971:A.1.2, 1971:A.1.3.2, 1971:A.3.3.15, 1971:A.4.3.4.3, 1971:A.7.20.1.1
Disposal 1971:1.1.3.1, 1971:A.1.1.3.1
Tests 1971:8.48.1.1, 1971:8.48.13, 1971:8.66.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(k)
Technical rescue incidents, for 1951:1.1.1 to 1.1.3, 1951:1.2.2.3, 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:4.1.2.2,
1951:5.1.6.3, 1951:5.1.9, 1951:5.2.5, 1951:6.3, 1951:7.3, 1951:A.1.1.3, 1951:A.1.2.2.3,
1951:A.7.1
Tests 1951:8.1.9, 1951:8.3.1.5, 1951:8.3.11, 1951:8.27.1.4, 1951:8.27.9, 1951:8.45.1.2,
1951:8.45.1.3, 1951:8.45.1.5, 1951:8.45.7, 1951:8.45.8, 1951:8.45.10
CBRN terrorism incident protective equipment 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7, 1500:A.8.3.7
CBRNE
Ceiling fans see Fans, Ceiling
Ceiling jets 921:5.4.1, 921:5.10.2.1, 921:6.3.2.1.1, 921:7.2.2.1, 921:7.2.2.3.1

Definition 92B:3.3.2, 92B:A.3.3.2, 204:3.3.1, 921:3.3.23
Smoke and heat venting 204:B.4.4, 204:B.5.2, 204:B.5.3, 204:C.2, 204:Fig. D.10(h), 204:F.2,
204:F.3
Ceiling layers 921:5.10.6.1, 921:7.2.2.1, 921:7.2.2.3.1

Ceiling limit
Definition 1:3.3.146.1, 1:A.3.3.146.1, 55:3.3.38.1, 318:3.3.16.1, 5000:3.3.354.1, 5000:A.3.3.354.1
Ceiling slabs
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Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.7
Ceilings
Assemblies see Roof/ceiling assemblies
Beam construction of 72:5.6.3.1.2, 72:5.6.3.2.2, 72:5.6.5.3, 72:5.7.3.2.4, 72:11.8.4.4,
72:A.5.6.5.3, 72:A.5.7.3.2.4
Continuous B-class
Definition 72:3.3.22, 301:3.3.9, 301:A.3.3.9
Drop-out
Definition 13:3.3.6
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.14, 13:8.15.22.2, 13:25.4.7, 13:A.8.15.14.4,
13:A.8.15.14.5
Fire investigations 921:5.6.4.7, 921:5.6.4.8, 921:5.6.6.1, 921:5.10.6.1, 921:6.3.3, 921:7.2.2.1,
921:7.2.3.7.2, 921:20.6.1.2, 921:21.8.2.2.1, 921:21.8.2.2.6, 921:21.8.2.6, 921:A.5.6.4.7,
921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Flat
Height 5000:49.5.1
Definition 13:3.3.3, 72:3.3.23
Horizontal
Interior finishes see Interior finishes
Level 72:5.7.3.2.4.2, 72:5.7.3.4.5, 72:A.5.7.3.2.4.2(3), 72:A.5.7.3.2.4.2(4)
Light-diffusers in 5000:48.7.4, 5000:A.48.7.4.1
Linings
Oil-burning equipment suspended from 31:9.3
Open-grid
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.13, 13:A.8.15.13
Shapes of
Sloped
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.4.2(1), 13:8.6.4.1.3, 13:8.6.4.2.2, 13:8.6.4.2.3, 13:8.8.4.1.3,
13:8.9.4.2.2, 13:11.3.3.5, 13:22.4.4.5.6, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.2, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.3, 13:A.8.8.4.1.3,
13:A.22.4.4.5.6
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Storage buildings 13:12.1.2
Water demand requirements 13:11.2.3.2.3.3, 13:11.2.3.2.4
Sloping 72:5.6.5.4, 72:5.7.3.2.4.3, 72:5.7.3.2.4.4, 72:5.7.3.4.5, 72:11.5.1.3.2, 72:11.8.3.2,
72:11.8.3.3, 72:11.8.4.2, 72:A.5.6.5.4.1, 72:A.5.6.5.4.2, 72:A.5.7.3.2.4.3, 72:A.11.8.3.2,
72:A.11.8.3.3
Sloping peaked-type 72:5.6.5.4.1, 72:5.7.3.5, 72:11.8.3.2, 72:11.8.4.2, 72:A.5.6.5.4.1
Definition 72:3.3.22.3, 72:A.3.3.22.3
Sprinklers at or near peak 13:8.6.4.1.3, 13:8.8.4.1.3, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.2, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.3,
13:A.8.8.4.1.3
Sloping shed-type 72:5.6.5.4.2, 72:5.7.3.6, 72:A.5.6.5.4.2
Definition 72:3.3.22.4, 72:A.3.3.22.4
Smooth 72:5.6.5.1, 72:5.7.3.2.3, 72:11.8.4.1, 72:A.5.6.5.1, 72:A.5.7.3.2.3.1, 72:A.5.7.3.2.3.5
Definition 13:3.3.4.4, 13:A.3.7.2, 72:3.3.24.3, 72:A.3.3.24.3
Sprinkler systems
Installation 13:8.4.2(1), 13:8.5.4.1, 13:8.6.4.2.2, 13:8.6.4.2.3, 13:8.6.7, 13:8.7.4.1.1,
13:8.8.4.1, 13:8.8.7, 13:8.9.4.1.1, 13:8.9.4.2.2, 13:8.10.4, 13:8.11.4.1, 13:8.12.4.1,
13:8.15.13, 13:8.15.14, 13:8.15.22.2, 13:9.2.1.1, 13:11.2.3.2.3.1(4), 13:11.2.3.2.3.3,
13:11.2.3.2.4, 13:11.3.3.5, 13:12.1.2, 13:22.4.4.5.6, 13:25.4.7, 13:A.8.5.4.1,
13:A.8.6.4.1.2(3) to A8.6.4.1.3.3, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.2, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.3, 13:A.8.8.4.1.3,
13:A.8.11.4.1, 13:A.8.15.13, 13:A.8.15.14.4, 13:A.8.15.14.5, 13:A.22.4.4.5.6
Piping to 13:8.15.19, 13:22.4.4.5.5, 13:A.8.15.19.1, 13:A.8.15.19.2, 13:A.22.4.4.5.5
Rack storage 13:7.9.2.8.4, 13:16.1.4.1(2), 13:16.1.6, 13:17.1.4.1(2), 13:17.1.5, 13:17.2.1,
13:A.17.2.1.1, 13:A.17.2.1.8, 13:C.11
Oxidizers, storage of 13:Table 21.30.1.2.1, 13:21.30.1.2.2
Water demand 13:16.2.1.3.2 to 16.2.1.3.4, 13:16.3.1.1, 13:16.3.1.2, 13:17.2.1.2,
13:17.3.1.2, 13:A.16.2.1.3.2, 13:A.16.3.1.1, 13:C.23
Suspended 72:5.7.3.7
Cells see also specific type of cell, e.g. Solar cells

Cellular concrete floor raceways 70:372
Cellular metal floor raceways 70:374
Cellular plastic 101:10.2.4.3, 101:10.3.7, 101:A.10.2.4.3.1, 101:A.10.3.7, 5000:10.4.3,

5000:A.10.4.3.1
Assembly occupancies, use in 101:12.4.5.11.2, 101:12.4.5.11.4, 101:12.7.4.3, 101:12.7.4.4,
101:12.7.5.3.6.2, 101:12.7.5.4.3.4, 101:13.4.5.11.2, 101:13.7.4.3, 101:13.7.4.4, 101:13.7.5.3.4(7),
101:13.7.5.3.6.2, 101:A.12.7.4.3, 101:A.13.7.4.3
Definition 13:3.9.1.9, 101:3.3.32, 101:A.3.3.32, 5000:3.3.471.1, 5000:A.3.3.471.1
Interior finish 5000:48.4.4.3, 5000:48.5.2, 5000:48.5.3
Kiosks 5000:27.4.4.12.1(3)
Copyright NFPA
Signs 5000:27.4.4.11(6), 5000:48.8.4
Sprinkler systems 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Fig. 15.2.1, 13:15.3.1, 13:Table 15.4.1, 13:17.2.3.1,
13:17.2.5.1.2(2), 13:A.20.2
Cellulose nitrate motion picture film, storage and handling of 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table
1.12.20(d), 1:20.15.6, 13:21.7, 13:A.21.7.2.3.3, 40, 909:16.4.6.1, 909:16.10.5, 909:A.16.4.6.1,
909:A.16.10.5, 5000:6.4.2.9, 5000:16.4.6.1
Cementitious mixtures, fire tests of 255:B.5
Census data
Center (recreational vehicle)

Centerline
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1581:1.4.1
Central control stations see also Command post/center

Central office (telecommunications facility)

Definition 76:3.3.3
Central premix system (gas-air) 54:7.12, 54:A.7.12.4 to A.7.12.6(1)

Central station fire alarm systems 1:13.7.3.4.2.3, 1:13.7.3.4.2.4, 72:4.4.7.1.10, 72:6.13.1, 72:8.3,
72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.8.3.4 to A.8.3.7.5.3
Definition 1:3.3.233.3, 72:3.3.67.7.1
Testing and maintenance 72:8.3.9, 72:10.2.2.4, 72:10.4.9
Central station service 72:8.3, 72:A.8.3.4 to A.8.3.7.5.3

Central supervising stations 13:8.16.1.1.2.1(1), 13:11.2.2.7, 72:4.4.3.5.6(3), 72:4.4.7.3.1.3,

72:6.8.1.2, 72:8.3.5, 72:8.3.6.1, 72:10.4.2.1, 72:A.6.8.1.2, 72:A.8.3.6.1.6, 72:A.10.4.2.1, 72:E.1.3,
72:E.2.2.4, 72:E.2.3.16.1, 72:E.4, 730:8.7.1, 730:8.12
Definition 72:3.3.194.1, 730:3.3.35.1, 730:A.3.3.35.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.1.3, 130:7.2.2(5), 130:7.6.1, 130:8.9.2, 130:9.4(5)
High-rise building control stations 101:11.8.5, 101:A.11.8.5
Marine safety stations
Definition 13:3.10.3, 13:25.1.3(3)
Central warm-air heating systems/furnaces

Copyright NFPA
Definition 90B:3.3.3, 211:3.3.88.6
Vent selection 211:Table 5.2.3.2
Centralized oil distribution systems 31:7.9.1, 31:9.2

Definition 31:3.3.8
Centrifugal fire pumps 20, 1142:E.5.1, 1142:E.5.2
Centrifuges 820:Table 6.2(a)

Ceramics 921:5.3.4, 921:24.5.1.8
Certificates
Fitness, of 1:1.13
Definition 1:3.3.32
Occupancy, of 900:B.1.9.6.7
Certification
Definition 72:3.3.29, 72:A.3.3.29, 1000:3.3.3, 1127:3.3.3, 1127:A.3.3.3, 1221:3.3.11,
1851:3.3.10, 1951:3.3.20, 1971:3.3.16, 1975:3.3.2, 1977:3.3.5, 1981:3.3.7, 1982:3.3.4,
1983:3.3.9, 1991:3.3.7, 1992:3.3.6, 1994:3.3.15, 1999:3.3.14, 2113:3.3.4
Model rockets and high power rockets 1125:8.1 to 8.4, 1125:A.8.1.4, 1125:A.8.2.4
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:Chap. 4
Personnel, of
Airport fire fighters 1003:4.1, 1003:A.4.1
Apparatus drivers/operators 1002
Fire service professional qualifications 1000
Rescuers, technical 1006:4.3, 1006:A.4.3, 1006:H.3.1
Respiratory protection 1404:6.2
Telecommunicators 1221:7.2.2, 1221:A.7.2.2
Training records, firefighters 1401:5.4, 1401:A.5.3, 1401:A.5.4
Protective ensemble
CBRN terrorism incident 1994:Chap. 4
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.1.5, 1999:Chap. 4, 1999:A.1.1.1
Flash fire, flame resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against 2112:Chap. 4,
2113:4.4.1.3
Liquid splash-protective 1992:Chap. 4, 1992:5.2, 1992:5.3.5.1, 1992:A.5.2
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:4.2.4, 1851:4.6, 1851:5.1.4, 1851:Chap. 11,
1851:A.4.2.4.2, 1851:A.4.6.1, 1851:A.4.6.2, 1851:A.5.1.4, 1971:Chap. 4
Technical rescue incidents 1951:Chap. 4
Vapor-protective 1991:Chap. 4
Copyright NFPA
Wildland fire fighting 1977:Chap. 4
Rescue tools, product conformance verification 1936:Chap. 4
Respirators 1977:A.1.1.3
Ropes, life safety 1983:Chap. 4
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 1981:Chap. 4
Open-circuit SCBA 1852:4.3.7, 1852:4.3.8, 1852:4.4, 1852:A.4.3.7, 1852:A.4.4.2 to
1852:A.4.4.4
Station/work uniforms 1975:Chap. 4
Wildland fire fighting
Apparatus 1906:4.5, 1906:4.15, 1906:4.17.1, 1906:5.1.4, 1906:6.8.16, 1906:11.5,
1906:A.4.15, 1906:A.5.1.4, 1906:A.6.8.16, 1906:A.11.5
Protective clothing and equipment for 1977:Chap. 4
Certification organizations
Definition 1951:3.3.19, 1971:3.3.17, 1975:3.3.4, 1977:3.3.6, 1981:3.3.6, 1982:3.3.3, 1991:3.3.8,
1992:3.3.7, 1994:3.3.14, 1994:A.3.3.14, 1999:3.3.15, 2112:3.3.5, 2113:3.3.5
Extinguishers, portable fire 10:4.1.2, 10:4.1.3, 10:A.4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.3
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:4.1.3, 1982:4.2, 1982:4.6, 1982:A.4.2.5, 1982:A.4.6.1
to A.4.6.13
Protective ensemble
Emergency medical operations 1999:4.1.2.1, 1999:4.1.2.2, 1999:4.1.3, 1999:4.1.6, 1999:4.1.8
to 4.1.11, 1999:4.2, 1999:4.2.11, 1999:4.3, 1999:A.4.1.8, 1999:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9
Flame-resistant garments to protect industrial personnel against flash fire 2112:4.1.7,
2112:4.1.8, 2112:4.2, 2112:4.3.1, 2112:4.3.4 to 4.3.7, 2112:4.3.10.1, 2112:A.4.2.1 to
2112:A.4.2.15
Liquid splash-protective 1992:4.1.3, 1992:4.1.7 to 4.1.10, 1992:4.2, 1992:4.3.5 to 4.3.8,
1992:4.7.3, 1992:4.8.2(2), 1992:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:4.2.4, 1851:4.6, 1851:5.1.4, 1851:Chap. 11,
1851:A.4.2.4.2, 1851:A.4.6.1, 1851:A.4.6.2, 1851:A.5.1.4, 1971:4.1.2.1, 1971:4.1.2.2,
1971:4.1.3, 1971:4.1.7 to 4.1.10, 1971:4.2, 1971:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9
Vapor-protective 1991:4.1.3, 1991:4.1.8 to 4.1.10, 1991:4.2, 1991:4.2.5, 1991:4.3.8,
1991:A.4.2.1, 1991:A.4.2.5
Rescue tools, powered, product conformance verification organization 1936:4.1.3, 1936:4.1.7 to
4.1.10, 1936:4.2, 1936:4.3, 1936:A.4.1.7, 1936:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9
Ropes, life safety 1983:4.1.3, 1983:4.1.7 to 4.1.10, 1983:4.2, 1983:4.6, 1983:A.4.1.7,
1983:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9, 1983:A.4.6.1 to A.4.6.13
Station/work uniforms 1975:Chap. 4
Verification program 1851:Chap. 11
Wildland fire fighting equipment 1977:4.1.3, 1977:4.1.7 to 4.1.10, 1977:4.2, 1977:4.3, 1977:4.4.1,
1977:4.6, 1977:A.4.1.7, 1977:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.7.1, 1977:A.4.6.1 to A.4.6.13
Certified
Copyright NFPA
Definition 96:3.3.9, 96:A.3.3.9, 1125:3.3.4, 1851:3.3.10
Certified person
Definition 10:3.3.4, 10:A.3.3.4
Certified users 1125:8.5.1, 1125:8.5.2

Definition 1125:3.3.6, 1125:A.3.3.6, 1127:3.3.4, 1127:A.3.3.4
Rockets, of 1127:4.2, 1127:Chap. 5, 1127:6.1(9), 1127:6.1(10), 1127:Annex B
Certifying entities
CFR
Definition 1:3.3.33, 55:3.3.11
CGA
Definition 1:3.3.34, 55:3.3.12, 58:3.3.13
Chafing strip 80:10.4.3.1.5

Chain fusing 1123:4.1.4.2, 1123:4.6, 1123:5.1.3.3, 1123:8.2.11, 1123:A.4.6.1, 1123:A.4.6.3,

1123:A.8.1.3.1, 1123:A.8.2.11, 1123:A.9.5.2
Definition 1123:3.3.7, 1123:A.3.3.7
Chain of survival 450:5.5.2.4

Definition 450:3.3.12, 450:A.3.3.12
Chain saw protectors (wildland fire equipment) 1977:5.7.1, 1977:5.7.2, 1977:6.7, 1977:7.7,
1977:A.4.1.7
Testing requirements 1977:8.1.1, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.16, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.30,
1977:A.8.9.4.1, 1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Chamber atmosphere 99B:4.4.3

Chambers
Grit see Grit chambers
Hyperbaric see Hyperbaric chambers
Hypobaric see Hypobaric facilities
Change of use 101:4.6.11, 101:43.1.1(5), 101:43.1.2.2, 101:43.1.4.1, 101:43.2.2.1.5, 101:43.7.1,

5000:1.3.4(1), 5000:4.5.6, 5000:Chap. 15
Definition 101:3.3.34, 5000:3.3.636.2, 5000:15.2.2.5, 5000:A.3.3.636.2
Channel frames 80:G.10.1.3, 80:G.10.2

Copyright NFPA
Channels (transmission) 1221:9.3.4.1.7
Access time 1221:9.3.4.1.8
Communication 72:4.4.7.1.13, 72:8.4.5.1
Dual control 72:8.6.2.6
Leg facility 72:8.4.4.5.2, 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.3.1.3, 72:8.6.3.1.6.1
Derived 72:8.6.3.1.1.1, 72:8.6.3.1.1.2, 72:8.6.3.1.2.1, 72:8.6.3.1.3, 72:8.6.3.1.4, 72:A.8.6.3.1.2,
72:A.8.6.3.1.5(2)
Radio 72:9.5.3.2, 1221:7.6.1(1), 1221:9.1.1.5.1(2), 1221:9.3.1.3, 1221:9.3.4.1, 1221:12.2.2,
1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(2), 1221:A.9.3.1.3, 1221:A.9.3.4.1, 1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:B.2.3
Command channel 1561:5.3.7.2(2), 1561:5.3.9, 1561:6.1.3
Definition 72:3.3.30.3, 72:A.3.3.30.3, 1221:3.3.58, 1221:A.3.3.58, 1561:A.3.3.43
Dispatch channel 1561:6.1.2, 1561:6.1.3
Simplex 1221:9.3.6.5
Tactical channel 1561:5.3.7.2(2), 1561:5.3.9, 1561:6.1.2, 1561:6.1.3
Definition 1561:3.3.43.3, 1561:A.3.3.43.3
Transmission 72:4.4.7.1.13, 72:8.4.5.1, 72:8.6.1, 72:8.6.3.1.2.2, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4, 72:8.6.3.2.2.2,
72:8.6.3.3.2, 72:8.6.3.4.3, 72:8.6.3.5.4, 72:8.6.4, 72:A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A),
72:A.8.6.3.2.2.2(A) to (F), 72:A.8.6.3.3.2.7(3), 72:A.8.6.3.3.2.8(4)(c), 72:A.8.6.4.11
Primary trunk facility 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.6.1, 72:8.6.2.6.2, 72:8.6.3.1.2.1, 72:8.6.3.1.6.1
Char 921:Fig. 5.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.1.3, 921:6.2.4, 921:A.6.2.4.4, 921:A.6.2.4.5

Arcing through 921:A.8.10.3
Blisters 921:6.2.4.3
Definition 85:3.3.30, 260:3.3.2, 261:3.3.2, 901:3.3.11, 921:3.3.25, 1851:3.3.11, 1971:3.3.18,
1977:3.3.8, 1981:3.3.8
Depth of 921:6.2.4.4.3, 921:6.2.4.5, 921:6.3.7.7, 921:17.4.3, 921:A.6.2.4.5
Copyright NFPA
Doors 921:6.3.2.2.2
Fluidized-bed combustion systems 85:7.3.3.2, 85:A.7.3.3.2
Furniture 921:6.3.2.4
Gypsum wallboard 921:6.2.12.1.1
Human body 921:23.3.6.1
Oxidation and 921:5.7.1.1, 921:5.7.4.1.3.2, 921:6.2.11
Wood 921:6.2.4.2, 921:6.3.7.6, 921:26.4.5.1
Character-defining feature
Charcoal 921:5.7.4.1.3.10, 921:5.7.4.1.4.1(2), 921:28.4.2.4, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.10
Charge, static see Static charge
Charge decay time 77:5.2.5, 77:5.2.8, 77:E.1

Definition 77:H.2.8
Charge density 77:7.5.4.1, 77:9.3.2, 77:9.3.3, 77:9.12.2, 77:E.1.1, 77:E.1.2.1, 77:E.1.2.2

Definition 77:H.2.9
Surface charge density 77:9.3.2
Definition 77:H.2.54
Charge relaxation (dissipation) 77:5.2, 77:6.6, 77:7.1.2(1), 77:7.2, 77:7.4, 77:8.3.2, 77:Annex E,
77:Annex F
In intermediate bulk containers 77:10.1.1.2, 77:10.1.4.3, 77:10.1.5.2, 77:10.1.6.1.2
Tank vehicle loading 77:8.6
Time 77:5.2.5 to 5.2.7, 77:9.4.1
Time constant (t) 77:5.2.5 to 5.2.7, 77:9.4.1, 77:E.1, 77:F.2.1, 77:F.2.3, 77:F.3.1, 77:F.4.1
Charging, static see Static charging
Chases see Ducts
Chassis
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:6.3.9
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:12.1, 1901:12.2, 1901:A.12.1, 1901:A.12.2.1 to A.12.2.5.1,
1901:Fig. B.2
Carrying capacity 1912:4.8, 1912:5.2, 1912:6.2, 1912:A.4.8, 1912:A.5.2, 1912:A.6.2,
1912:B.1.1.4
Components, refurbishing of 1912:4.5, 1912:5.11, 1912:6.1, 1912:6.11, 1912:A.5.11.1.3.1,
1912:A.5.11.2.2, 1912:A.6.1, 1912:A.6.11.1.1 to A.6.11.2.5
Copyright NFPA
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.1, 1911:6.3, 1911:7.13, 1911:8.12(4),
1911:Chap.16, 1911:A.6.3.1(4)
Technicians, qualifications of 1071:4.2, 1071:5.2
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:Chap. 5
Cargo movement
Definition 1901:3.3.34, 1906:3.3.16, 1911:3.3.24, 1912:3.3.10
Manufactured housing 501:12.4.2.3
Floors fastened to 501:6.5.1, 501:6.5.5.1
Check-in
Check valves
Backflow
Definition 51:3.3.3
Definition 13D:3.3.10.1, 13R:3.3.11.1, 24:3.3.15.1, 85:3.3.163.4
Double check valve assembly (DCVA) 25:13.6.1.1, 25:A.13.1
Definition 25:3.3.7
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.14.9(1), 20:5.15.6, 20:5.24.3, 20:5.24.4, 20:5.26, 20:5.29.2,
20:5.29.4.1, 20:11.2.6.3.1.4, 20:A.5.15.6, 20:A.5.24.4, 20:A.11.2.6.3.1.4(A)
Flammable and combustible liquids piping systems 30:27.6.7
Heat recovery steam generator systems85:8.4.4.3.2.3.9(C)
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.7.3.1.13
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.2.2.2, 85:9.4.5.2.4.3(F), 85:9.4.6.3.2
Single burner boilers 85:5.4.3.1.1, 85:5.4.3.3.1
Sprinkler systems 13:7.2.3.7, 13:7.2.4.5, 13:7.4.3.6, 13:7.4.5, 13:7.8.4.2, 13:8.16.1.1.3,
13:8.16.1.1.4, 13:8.16.1.1.6, 13:24.2.1.10, 13:A.8.16.1.1.3, 13:A.8.16.1.1.4, 13:A.8.16.1.1.6
Air compressor, automatic 13:7.2.6.5.4
Air filling connection 13:7.2.6.3.2
Alarm 13:8.17.1.2.1
Fire department connections 13:8.17.2.4.1, 13:8.17.2.4.2, 13:8.17.2.5.1, 13:A.8.17.2.4.1
Refrigerated spaces 13:7.9.2.6, 13:A.7.9.2.6
Standpipe and hose systems 14:6.3, 14:6.4.2, 14:7.5.2, 14:A.6.3.5 to A.6.3.8.5
Water mist systems 750:7.8.4, 750:10.6.6, 750:14.1.9.3.3
Checks, safe-start
Copyright NFPA
Chemical/biological terrorism incident protective ensembles 1500:7.5.3, 1500:A.7.2.4.2,
1500:A.7.5.1, 1500:A.7.5.3 see also CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles
Chemical/biological terrorism incident protective equipment 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7, 1500:A.8.3.7
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)

Definition 497:3.3.3, 499:3.3.2
Numbers 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:4.5.3, 901:16.4.4
Chemical carts, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:7.3.1.1, 318:7.3.3, 318:7.3.4, 318:7.4.7,

318:A.7.3.3
Chemical composition (fireworks)

Definition 1123:D.2.6, 1124:C.2.6
Chemical composition of environment, control of

Chemical explosions
Investigations of 921:21.2.3, 921:21.4.3.1, 921:A.21.2.3
Laboratories using chemicals, in 45:4.1.2, 45:4.3, 45:5.4.1, 45:7.1.1, 45:Chap. 7, 45:8.11.10,
45:12.1.5.3, 45:A.4.3.1, 45:A.5.4.1, 45:Annex C
Chemical flash fires

Definition 1500:3.3.10, 1500:A.3.3.10, 1991:3.3.11, 1991:A.3.3.11, 1992:3.3.9, 1992:A.3.3.9
Protective clothing for 1500:A.7.5.2, 1991:1.1.3, 1991:1.2.1.2, 1991:4.4.3.2(5), 1991:4.4.3.3,
1991:5.1.2, 1991:5.1.3, 1991:7.8, 1991:8.7, 1991:8.18, 1991:8.27, 1991:A.1.1.3, 1992:1.2.1.1,
1992:4.4.3.2(3), 1992:6.6, 1992:7.6, 1992:8.19 to 8.21 see also Industrial personnel,
flame-resistant garments for protection against flash fires of
Chemical fume hoods see Hoods (structural)
Chemical heat of combustion 30B:1.7.1, 30B:Annex F

Definition 1:3.3.35, 30B:3.3.16.1
Chemical isolation 69:10.4.5, 69:11.1.3(1), 69:11.2.1, 69:11.4.1.3, 69:A.11.2.1.4.3

Chemical name
Definition 1:3.3.36
Chemical plants
Definition 1:3.3.37, 30:3.3.8
Electrical installations in 497:5.7.3 to 5.7.5
Chemical process areas

Combustible dusts, classification of 499
Flammable liquids, gases, and vapor, classification of 497
Copyright NFPA
Hazardous (classified) locations for electrical installations 497, 499
Chemical protective clothing material

Chemical protective layer 1991:6.1.7, 1991:6.1.8, 1991:6.2.3, 1991:6.2.4, 1991:6.3.4, 1991:6.3.5

Definition 1991:3.3.13, 1991:A.3.3.13, 1992:3.3.10, 1992:A.3.3.10
Chemical protective suits 1500:7.5, 1500:7.6, 1500:7.13.9, 1500:A.7.5, 1500:F.1, 1500:F.2

Chemical/biological terrorism incident protective ensembles 1500:7.5.3, 1500:A.7.2.4.2,
1500:A.7.5.1, 1500:A.7.5.3
Definition 472:3.3.50.1, 472:A.3.3.50.1
Liquid splash-protective see Liquid splash-protective ensembles
Vapor protective see Vapor protective suits (chemical hazards)
Chemical reactions
Hazardous 45:4.3.1, 45:7.1.2, 45:12.1.1, 45:12.1.6, 45:A.4.3.1(3), 45:A.12.1.6.4, 45:B.2.4,
45:B.2.5
Definition 30:3.3.23, 30:A.3.3.23
Pre-incident planning for 1620:8.4.5
Uninhibited 921:5.1.2.4
Chemical tankers (ships) 1405:12.12
Chemical terrorism agents 1951:7.3.1.3, 1971:A.3.3.15, 1991:1.1.1, 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.2.1,

1991:5.1.2, 1991:5.1.3, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1 see also CBRN terrorism agents
Definition 1500:3.3.11, 1851:3.3.12, 1951:3.3.21, 1971:3.3.19, 1991:3.3.9, 1994:3.3.16
Competencies of 472:Annex C
Chemical terrorism incident protective ensembles 1500:7.5.3, 1500:A.7.2.4.2, 1500:A.7.5.1,

1500:A.7.5.3 see also CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles
Chemical terrorism incidents 1670:4.5.5, 1670:A.4.5.5.1, 1992:1.1.5

Protective equipment for 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7, 1500:A.8.3.7
Chemical warfare agents 730:B.7, 1971:A.3.3.15, 1991:1.1.1, 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.2.1, 1991:5.1.2,

1991:5.1.3, 1991:8.6.4.2, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1, 1992:1.1.5
Definition 1971:3.3.20, 1991:3.3.14, 1994:3.3.17, 1994:A.3.3.1.4
Chemicals
Aerosol extinguishing agents used on 2010:4.2.2
Autoignition temperature of 921:16.10.2.11
Chemical-agent specific tasks, hazardous materials responders assigned
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Competencies of 472:Annex C
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.5.2, 901:Table 8.6.2.2, 901:Table
9.2.3, 901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:A.8.5.2, 901:A.8.6.2.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems used on 2001:1.4.2.2, 2001:A.1.4.2.2
Definition 45:3.3.8, 45:A.3.3.8, 306:3.3.3
Fire scene, at 921:12.2.7.1, 921:12.3.2
Fireworks, use in
Prohibited 1123:D.3.6.1, 1124:C.3.7
Standard fireworks chemicals 1124:C.4.3.1
Flammability limits 921:16.10.2.22
Foam
Fire fighting foam chemicals for Class A fires 1150
Hazardous see Hazardous chemicals
Highly hazardous
Definition 472:I.2.8
Laboratories using 13:21.9, 45, 5000:6.4.2.33
Peroxide forming
Reactions see Chemical reactions
Spills 329:4.1.13, 329:B.5
Chemical analysis of underground releases 329:8.4, 329:8.5, 329:A.8.4, 329:A.8.5
Procedures for 99:11.2.1.3.3, 99:13.4.1.2.10.3(B)
Toxic see Toxic chemicals
Ventilation systems in spaces using 5000:49.2.3
Wastewater treatment, use in 820:1.1.2(9), 820:Annex D
Chemists 921:14.5.5
Marine see Marine chemist
CHEMTREC
Chief mates 1405:5.4.2.2

Chiefs, fire see Fire chiefs
Children
Accessibility
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Fire and 921:10.5, 921:26.7.2.9, 1452:6.3.5.9, 1452:6.6.6, 1452:7.3.2 see also Juvenile firesetter
Chime rings, drum 560:4.2.1

Chimneys 211, 5000:8.14.2.1(6), 5000:37.3.2(3)

Airport terminal buildings 415:4.2.4
Combustion engines 37:8.1.3, 37:8.2.5, 37:A.8.2.5.1, 37:A.8.2.5.2
Connectors 31:6.2.1, 31:6.5, 31:6.6.7.1, 31:10.6.1.2, 31:10.8.2, 54:12.11.2.5, 54:12.11.2.6,
54:12.11.3.3, 54:12.11.11, 82:4.3.8, 82:A.4.3.8.7, 211:7.1.9.1, 211:Chap. 9, 211:12.4, 211:13.3,
211:13.4, 211:14.4.2.5, 211:14.4.2.6, 211:A.9.5.2, 211:A.12.4.4, 211:A.12.4.5.1(4), 211:A.14.4,
211:A.14.5
Definition 31:3.3.10, 211:3.3.52.1
Heat reclaimer
Cultural property occupancies 909:11.7.3, 909:14.5
Definitions 31:3.3.9, 54:3.3.17, 211:3.3.32, 780:3.3.5, 5000:3.3.80
Factory-built 31:6.6.4, 31:6.6.5, 54:12.6.1.1, 54:12.6.2.4, 54:12.6.6, 54:12.6.8.2, 54:12.11.2.6(4),
82:4.3.1.7, 211:Fig. 5.1.1(a), 211:Chap. 6, 211:7.2.4(3), 211:9.2.2.3, 211:9.2.3, 211:11.2.1.14,
211:Chap. 14
Definition 31:3.3.9.1, 54:3.3.17.2, 211:3.3.32.1.1 to 3.3.32.4
Flues see Flues
Gas turbines 37:8.1.3, 37:8.2.5, 37:A.8.2.5.1, 37:A.8.2.5.2
Gas utilization equipment 54:11.6, 54:12.6, 54:12.7.1(4), 54:12.11.2.6(4), 54:12.16, 54:13.1.1,
54:13.1.7, 54:13.1.11, 54:13.2.20, 54:13.2.21, 54:Tables 13.2(f) to (i), 54:A.11.6, 54:A.12.6.1.3,
54:A.12.6.5.2, 54:A.13.1.7, 54:A.13.2.20, 54:G.2.3, 54:G.2.4
Historic structures 914:11.6.4, 914:14.6
Incinerators 82:4.3, 82:A.4.3
Lightning protection 780:4.3.2, 780:4.7.1(4), 780:4.8.8, 780:4.9.4.2, 780:4.15.2, 780:A.4.8.8.3,
780:B.1.2
Manufactured homes 225:9.3, 225:A.9.3.5, 225:A.9.3.7
Masonry 31:6.5.5, 31:6.5.8, 31:6.6.1, 31:6.6.2, 31:6.6.8, 31:A.6.6.8, 54:12.6.1.3, 54:12.6.8.1,
54:12.6.8.2, 54:12.7.1(4), 54:13.1.7, 54:13.2.20, 54:Tables 13.2(c) to (i), 54:A.12.6.1.3,
54:A.13.1.7, 54:A.13.2.20, 54:G.2.3, 54:G.2.4, 211:4.2.1, 211:Fig. 5.1.1(b), 211:Table 5.2.2.1,
211:Chap. 7, 211:9.7.1, 211:11.2.1.7, 211:11.2.1.14, 211:Chap. 14, 5000:32.11, 5000:43.9
Definition 31:3.3.9.1.4, 54:3.3.17.1, 54:3.3.17.3, 211:3.3.32.5
Incinerators 82:4.3.1.4 to 4.3.1.6, 82:4.3.4, 82:4.3.5.2
Relining 31:Annex E
Metal 31:6.6.1, 31:6.6.3, 54:12.6.1.2, 54:12.6.8.2, 211:Fig. 5.1.1(c), 211:Table 5.2.2.1,
211:Chap. 8
Definition 54:3.3.17.4, 211:3.3.32.6
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Incinerators 82:4.3.1.7, 82:4.3.3, 82:4.3.5.3, 82:4.3.5.4, 82:A.4.3.3.3.2, 82:A.4.3.3.4.3
Unlisted
Oil-burning equipment 31:6.2.3, 31:6.3, 31:6.5.21 to 6.5.27, 31:6.6, 31:10.6.1.2, 31:12.12,
31:A.6.3.1, 31:A.6.3.4, 31:A.6.6.6 to A.6.6.9, 31:Annex C, 31:Annex E
Venting system 54:13.1.7, 54:13.1.11, 54:13.2.20, 54:13.2.21, 54:Table 13.2(c), 54:Table 13.2(d),
54:Tables 13.2(f) to (h), 54:A.13.1.7, 54:A.13.2.20, 54:G.2.3
Wildland/urban areas 1144:4.2.1.1, 1144:5.7, 1144:A.4.2.1.1
Chips, wood see Wood chips
Chlorine
Handling and storage 484:10.1.3.2, 484:11.1.4.1, 484:A.10.1.3.2, 484:A.11.1.4.1
Wastewater treatment, for 820:Table 5.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Table D.1.1, 820:Table D.2,
820:D.5.3
Chocks 1925:15.7.5.1
Chopper guns 33:17.7.3

Definition 33:3.3.2
Christmas trees 1:10.14, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:A.10.14.3, 1:A.10.14.9.4, 921:Table 5.6.3.1
Chromatographic analysis
Fire investigations, use in 921:6.3.7.8.2, 921:16.10.2.1, 921:21.15.2, 921:23.3.2, 921:23.3.3
Underground releases of liquids 329:8.4, 329:A.8.4
Churches see Places of worship
Chutes
Charging 82:4.2.5.3, 82:4.2.5.4
Doors 80:Chap. 15, 252:5.2.4
Sprinkler systems 13:11.2.3.4.1, 13:21.16.2.1
Waste and linen 1:11.6, 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:16.2.2.4, 1:A.16.2.2.4, 82:Chap. 5, 101:9.5,
5000:6.4.2.34, 5000:8.17
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.5.4, 101:21.5.4, 5000:20.5.4
Assembly occupancies 101:12.5.4, 101:13.5.4, 5000:16.5.4
Business occupancies 101:38.5.4, 101:39.5.4, 5000:28.5.4
Day-care occupancies 101:16.5.4, 101:17.5.4, 5000:18.5.4
Definition 82:3.3.3, 82:A.3.3.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.5.4, 101:23.5.4, 5000:21.5.4
Educational occupancies 101:14.5.4, 101:15.5.4, 5000:17.5.4
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Health care occupancies 101:18.5.4, 101:19.5.4, 5000:19.5.4
Industrial occupancies 101:40.5.4, 5000:29.5.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.5.4, 101:37.5.4, 5000:27.5.4
Parking structures 101:42.8.5.4, 5000:30.8.5.4
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.6.4, 101:33.3.6.4, 5000:26.3.6.4
Storage occupancies 101:42.5.4, 5000:30.5.4, 5000:30.8.5.4
Cigarettes, as ignition source 921:5.7.1.1, 921:Table 5.7.1.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.6, 921:6.2.10.2,

921:10.4.1.2, 921:18.3.6.2, 921:A.18.3.6.2
Arson 921:22.2.7.1(1)
Boat fires 921:28.8.5
Carpeting, ignition-resistant 921:6.3.3.2.1
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.4.5
Upholstered furniture, resistance testing of
Components 260, 921:16.10.2.15
Mock-ups 261, 921:16.10.2.14
Cinder fill
High density polyethylene conduit 70:353.10(3)
Intermediate or rigid metal conduits and electrical metallic tubing, in or under 70:342.10(C),
70:344.10(C)
Nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors 70:354.10
Reinforcing thermosetting resin conduit 70:355.10(C)
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit 70:352.10(C)
Cinder returns 85:G.3.1.4

Circuit breakers 70:110.9, 70:240, 70:404.7, 921:8.1.2, 921:8.4, 921:8.6.1, 921:8.6.3, 921:24.5.2.4,
921:24.5.3.2.1, 921:25.4.2, 1452:6.3.2.1, 1452:6.3.2.6
Air 70B:9.4, 70B:F.2, 70B:F.3, 70B:Table I.1
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:100 .II, 70E:100.I, 70E:100.II, 79:3.3.15, 79:A.3.3.15, 501:11.2.9
Disconnecting means see Disconnecting means
Enclosures 70:404.3
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.115, 70:502.115, 70:503.115
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.2.4
Inspections 70B:14.7 to14.10, 70B:F.2, 70B:F.3
Instantaneous-only 70B:21.10.2.4.6, 70B:21.10.2.5.1(C), 70B:21.10.2.5.2
Low-voltage 70B:8.3.2, 70B:9.4.4.6, 70B:21.5.4, 70B:21.10.2, 70B:21.10.2(2), 70B:21.10.2.5,
70B:F.7
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Maintenance, safety-related 70E:225
Manufactured housing 501:11.4.3 to 11.4.7, 501:11.4.9
Marinas and boatyards 303:5.10, 303:A.5.10.1
Molded-case 70B:12.6, 70B:Chap 13, 70B:14.2, 70B:14.5, 70B:14.6, 70B:25.3.3, 70E:225.2
Maintenance 70B:Table I.1
Testing 70B:21.10.2(1), 70B:21.10.2.4
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9.7.1, 302:9.9.8, 302:10.8.2, 302:10.9, 302:10.10.1.2,
302:10.10.2, 302:A.9.9.8(4), 302:A.9.9.8(5), 302:A.10.8.2(5), 302:A.10.9.2.1
Oil 70B:9.6
Over 600 volts 70:490.21, 70:490.45, 70:490.46, 70E:410.9(B)(1)(a), 70E:450.1(E)(1)
Overcurrent protection 70:230.208, 70:240 .I, 70:240 .VII, 70E:410.9(A)(4), 70E:410.9(A)(5)
Motors 70:250.122(D), 70:430.52(A), 70:430.58, 70:430.110, 70:430.111
Service 70:230.90, 70:230.91, 70:230.208
Transformers 70:450.3
Panelboards 70:408 .III, 921:8.6.4
Rating 70:240.6(A), 70:240.83(C), 70:240.86, 70:430.58
Series combination ratings 70E:400.14
Solar photovoltaic systems 70E:450.6(C)(2)
Switches, as 70:240.83(D), 70:404.11, 70:410.141(A)
Switchgear assemblies 70B:7.7.4.13, 70B:9.3 to 9.6, 70B:9.9.6.1, 70B:9.9.6.2
Tagging and locking 70B:7.4.2, 70B:7.4.4, 70B:10.2.7.2
Testing 70E:225.3
Trip-free 302:9.9.7.1, 302:9.9.8(2), 302:9.9.10.1
Vacuum 70B:9.5
Wet locations, in 70:404.4
Circuit interface 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.3

Circuit interrupters 70B:9.3 to 9.7 see also Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI); Circuit breakers;
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs); Switches
Circuit protection
Communication centers 1221:5.6, 1221:A.5.6.4
Emergency response facilities 1221:6.6.1
Public fire alarm reporting systems 72:9.7.3, 72:A.9.7.3
Required protectors 70:800.50, 70:800.90, 70:800.100, 70:800.106, 70:800.170, 70:830.90
UPS circuit protective devices 70B:25.3.3
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Circuits
Alarms 70:760, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 12(A) and 12(B)
Anesthetizing locations 70:517.63
Associated circuits of concern 804:A.7.3.1.15
Definition 804:3.3.3, 804:A.3.3.3
Box
Branch see Branch circuits
Communications 70:800, 1221:5.1, 1221:5.2, 1221:8.4.3, 1221:9.1.1.4(1), 1221:9.1.2,
1221:9.2.1, 1221:11.3.1, 1221:11.3.2, 1221:11.3.4 to 11.3.7, 1221:12.2, 1221:A.5.1.1,
1221:A.9.1.2, 1221:A.9.2.1.1
Control see Control circuits (industrial machinery)
Definition 1221:3.3.13, 1221:A.3.3.13
Diagrams of 70B:6.2.2, 70B:7.4.2(1), 70B:Annex E
Directory, panelboards 70:110.22
Dispatch see Dispatch circuits
Emergency 70:700 .II, 70:700 .IV, 70:700 .V
Energizing and deenergizing 70E:110.8, 70E:120.1
Equipment grounding 70B:9.9.9
Fuel cell systems 70:692 .II
Fuel gas piping and 54:7.14, 54:9.7.3
Grounding 70:250
Impedance 70:110.10, 70E:120.3(D), 70E:400.6
Information technology equipment 70:645.5
Integrity, monitoring for 1221:9.1.2, 1221:A.9.1.2
Intrinsically safe 70:504.30
Definition 70:504.2
Inverter input and output 70:690.1, 70:690.6, 70:690.8, 70:690.10
Definitions 70:690.2
Less than 50 volts 70:250.20(A), 70:720, 70:725 .II
Lighting 79:7.2.6, 79:8.4, 79:15.2.2.2, 79:15.2.3
Local
Maintenance and testing 70B:21.2.4
Motor 70:430 .II
Motor control 70:430 .VI
Definition 70:430.2
911 service 1221:8.4.3
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Of 1 kV and over, grounding 70E:410.10(G)
Over 600 volts 70:110.36, 70:230 .VIII
Photovoltaic output and source 70:690.1, 70:690.6 to 690.9
Definition 70:690.2
Power
Overcurrent protection 79:7.2.3
Power-limited 70:240.4(G), 70:250.112(I), 70:430 .VI, 70:725, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 11(A) and 11(B)
Protective bonding 79:8.2, 79:18.2, 79:A.8.2.1.2 to A.8.2.5.2, 79:A.18.2
Definition 79:3.3.77, 79:A.3.3.77
Protectors see Circuit protection
Radio see Radio circuits
Redundant 70B:22.3.11
Remote control 70:240.4(G), 70:250.112(I), 70:430 .VI, 70:725
Signaling 70:240.4(G), 70:250.112(I), 70:430 .VI, 70:725, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 11(A) and 11(B)
Supply
Disconnecting means 79:5.3, 79:5.4.2, 79:5.5.2, 79:A.5.3.1.1.1 to A.5.3.3.2
Incoming 79:5.1, 79:5.2, 79:A.5.1.1, 79:A.5.1.3, 79:A.5.2
Tie
Ungrounded 70:210.10, 70:215.7, 70:410.93
Wired 1221:9.1.1.4(1), 1221:9.2.1, 1221:12.2.1, 1221:A.9.2.1.1
Working on or near 70E:110.1, 70E:110.8, 70E:130
Circulating air
Ducts 54:12.4.5
Gas appliances 54:10.7.3, 54:10.10.5, 54:10.11.3, 54:10.26.3, 54:10.27.3, 54:12.4.5
Recreational vehicle systems 1192:5.7, 1192:A.5.7.6.2 to A.5.7.10.2
Circulating closed-loop sprinkler systems 13:7.7.1, 13:24.3, 13:25.3.4, 13:A.7.7.1.2

Definition 13:3.4.2
Circulating fluidized bed

Circulation path (accessibility)

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Circuses, electrical installations for 70:525, 70E:430.11
Cisterns 1142:B.4, 1142:B.4.2 to 1142:B.4.3, 1142:C.1
City halls see Business occupancies
Civil defense, airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(14), 424:5.14
Civil disturbances 1500:8.10, 1500:A.7.1.2, 1500:A.8.10.1 to A.8.10.5

Fire brigades, response of 1081:4.3.10, 1081:A.4.3.10
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.5
Claims, insurance see Insurance
Classification
Combustible liquids see Combustible liquids
Flammable liquids see Flammable liquids
Hazardous locations see Hazardous (classified) locations
Incident reporting and fire protection data 901
Occupancy see Occupancy classifications
Classified
Classifiers 85:9.4.5.1.1.2, 85:9.4.6.1.4.2

Classrooms see also Educational occupancies

Fire service training centers 1402:5.1, 1402:8.4.1, 1402:8.5, 1402:9.13 to 9.15, 1402:13.7,
1402:14.2.2
Multiple occupancies 101:14.1.2.3, 101:15.1.2.3
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 1:43.1.7.5, 1:A.43.1.7.5, 2001, 5000:Table
55.5.1 see also Halocarbon clean agents; Halogenated agent
Definition 302:3.3.8, 302:A.3.3.8
Marine systems 2001:Chap. 8
Merchant vessels 301:9.2.11, 301:14.3.1(3)
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:12.1.1.2, 302:Table 12.1.2.8.3, 302:A.12.1.1.2,
302:A.12.1.3, 302:Table A.12.1.3.4, 302:B.5.1 to B.5.3, 302:E.6
Spray application operations 33:9.1.1, 33:9.5, 33:9.8.2, 33:A.9.1, 33:A.9.5
Clean agent portable fire extinguishers 1:70.2.4.8.4.3, 1:A.70.2.4.8.4.3
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Clean agents
Adjusted minimum design quantity
Concentration 2001:5.4, 2001:8.8, 2001:A.5.4.2, 2001:A.8.8.4, 2001:A.8.8.5, 2001:Annex B
Final design quantity
Sea level equivalent of agent
Clean burn 921:6.2.11

Clean-up personnel (motorsports venue) 610:5.3.3(2), 610:6.3.2, 610:6.4.2, 610:6.7.5, 610:8.9,

610:Fig. 8.9.2
Track 610:5.3.3(2), 610:5.5.3(4), 610:6.3.2, 610:6.4.2, 610:6.7.5, 610:8.9, 610:8.9.2
Clean zone 1:23.1, 318:4.1.2.1, 318:A.4.1.2.1

Definition 1:3.3.41, 318:3.3.1
Cleaning
Cooking equipment 1:50.5.4, 1:A.50.5.4.2
Infection control, for see also Disinfection
Marine vessels, use of designated berthing area for 306:5.7
Protective clothing see Protective clothing
Cleaning liquids see Solvents
Cleanout openings 211:7.1.4, 211:11.2.7, 211:11.2.8, 211:13.3, 211:13.5, 211:14.4.2.2, 211:A.14.4

Cleanrooms 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 23, 13:21.26, 13:A.21.26.1.1 to A.21.26.2.3, 318,

5000:6.4.2.11 see also Semiconductor fabrication facilities
Definition 1:3.3.40, 287:3.3.1, 318:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.94
Test methods for measurement of flammability of materials in, fire propagation apparatus 287
Clear (air) layer 204:A.1.3.5, 204:F.2

Interface 204:B.4.3, 204:Fig. C.7(a), 204:D.8
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Definition 204:3.3.3, 204:A.3.3.3
Clear spaces
Definition 1:3.3.42
Clear text 1500:8.2.2, 1500:8.2.3, 1500:A.8.2.2, 1500:A.8.2.3, 1561:6.2.2, 1561:6.3.3, 1561:6.3.5,

1561:A.6.2.2, 1561:A.6.3.3, 1561:C.2.1
Definition 1500:3.3.12, 1500:A.3.3.12, 1561:3.3.7, 1561:A.3.3.7
Clearance line (recreational vehicle)

Clearances
Antennas 70:810.13, 70:810.18, 70:810.54
Community antenna systems 70:820
Ceiling sprinklers, from storage 1:10.19.3, 1:34.4.2, 1:A.34.4.2.2, 1:A.34.4.2.5
Definition 1:3.3.43
Chimney and vent connectors 211:9.5, 211:Fig. 9.5.1.1, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:Table 9.5.1.2,
211:Fig. 9.7.5, 211:12.4.2, 211:A.9.5.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.5.2, 2001:8.3.2, 2001:A.8.3.2
Definition 12A:3.3.1, 17:3.3.4, 31:3.3.12, 211:3.3.41, 501:10.2.15
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.6.2
Ducts see Ducts and duct systems
Electrical clearance, extinguishing system equipment 2010:5.3
Electrical conductors 70E:410.7(B) to (D)
Open, outside branch circuits and feeders 70:225.18, 70:225.19
Overhead 70:525.5, 70:551.71, 70:680.8
Service drop 70:230.24, 70:230.26
Fireplaces 211:11.2.5
Heating and air conditioning systems, warm air 90B:5.1
Lighting luminaires70:410.116, 70:410.136
Live parts
Auxiliary gutters 70:366.100(E)
Circuits over 600 volts70:110–III
Network-powered broadband communications systems 70:830.44
Oil-fired equipment 31:4.7, 31:7.5.8, 31:10.2.7, 31:10.6.1, 31:10.6.2, 31:10.8.1 to 10.8.3,
31:10.9.4, 31:10.9.11, 31:10.11.2.1, 31:10.11.3.1, 31:10.11.4.1, 31:10.14.1 to 10.14.4,
31:10.14.3, 31:12.6, 31:13.4
Swimming pools 70:680.8
Switchboards 70:408.5, 70:408.18
Copyright NFPA
Thermal clearance, aerosol generator 2010:4.2.4, 2010:5.2.6.1, 2010:6.1.4.1.2, 2010:6.1.4.2
Ventilation systems, cooking equipment 96:4.2, 96:4.3.6, 96:4.5, 96:7.6.3, 96:7.7.2.2, 96:7.8.2.1,
96:8.1.5.2, 96:13.1(1), 96:13.2.12(3), 96:14.9.1, 96:15.1.1(1), 96:A.4.2, 96:A.7.7.2.2
Water spray systems 15:6.1.2, 15:A.6.1.2
Definition 15:3.3.7
Clearly identified
Cleats 1925:15.8.4
Clergy, in airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(18), 424:5.18, 424:14.3.3, 424:A.14.3.3
Cleveland open cup 921:16.10.2.7
Clinics 99:Chap. 14, 99:Table C.13.5, 99:C.14

High-frequency equipment 99:D.1.2
Clips
Glazing angle
Definition 80:3.3.70, 80:A.3.3.70
Wire glazing
Closed-circuit SCBA see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Closed-circuit telephone (accessibility) 5000:12.17.1

Closed circuit television (CCTV) 731:7.1.1

Definition 731:3.3.5, 731:A.3.3.5
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) 502:7.4.1.3, 502:11.4.1(9), 502:12.5.4, 502:12.9, 502:A.7.4.1.3.2
Closed containers 1:42.2.3.2.1, 1:43.1.6.5.1, 30:18.3.1, 30A:4.2.1 see also Drums

Definition 1:3.3.65.2, 30:3.3.10.1, 30A:3.3.3, 34:3.3.3.1, 120:3.3.4, 122:3.3.2, 434:3.3.3.1
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 34:8.4, 34:8.5.1
Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.4.2, 35:7.6.2, 35:A.6.1.1
Closed-loop and programmed power distribution 70:334, 70:780
Closed position (rolling steel fire door) 80:11.4.2.2.1, 80:11.4.2.2.2

Closed recovery systems see Dry chemical closed recovery system; Halogenated agent closed
recovery system
Copyright NFPA
Closed system use see Use
Closets, clothes
Doors 5000:18.2.2.2.6, 5000:22.2.4.4, 5000:23.2.3.3, 5000:26.2.2.4.4, 5000:A.18.2.2.2.6
Heating 70:424.38(C)
Light fixtures70:410.16, 73:4.7.6
Overcurrent devices 70:240.24(D)
Sprinkler systems in 13:8.15.8.2, 13:21.20.16.2, 13:21.20.18.2.1, 13:21.20.19.2.1,
13:21.20.20.2.1, 13:21.20.22.2.2, 13:21.20.23.2.2, 13:21.20.24.2.2, 13:A.8.15.8.2, 13D:8.2.5.1,
13D:8.6.3, 13:D.10, 13R:6.8.1.5.3.1, 13R:6.9.3, 13R:6.9.4, 13R:6.9.7, 5000:23.3.6.2,
5000:25.3.5.5
Closing devices
Fire doors 80:4.6.4.1, 80:5.2.14, 80:A.5.2.14.5, 101:7.2.1.8, 101:7.2.1.9.2, 101:8.3.3.3,
101:8.4.3.5, 101:8.5.4.4, 101:8.7.1.3, 101:9.6.3.2.3, 101:A.7.2.1.8.1, 101:A.8.5.4.4,
101:A.9.6.3.2.3 see also Door closers
Accordion/folding doors 80:9.4.1
Automatic 80:4.9.2, 80:5.2.6 to 5.2.8, 80:5.2.14.2, 80:5.2.14.3.5, 80:11.4.2.2.1
Definition 80:3.3.9
Fire windows 80:17.5
Hoistway doors 80:14.4.4
Reversals, sensors for 80:11.4.2.1, 80:11.4.2.2.2, 80:11.4.2.2.3
Rolling steel doors 80:4.3.5, 80:11.4.1, 80:11.4.2.2, 80:11.4.3.2.2, 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(k) to (m)
Service counter doors 80:13.4
Sliding doors 80:8.4.1, 80:10.4.1, 80:Figs. A.4.6.4(b) to (e), 80:Figs. A.4.7.5(c) to (j)
Swinging doors 80:6.1.4.3, 80:6.1.4.4, 80:7.4.1.1, 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(a), 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(b),
80:A.7.4.1
Chute doors 80:15.1.5
Horizontally sliding doors 80:8.4.1, 80:Figs. A.4.7.5(c) to (h), 80:A.8.4.1.1.2
Rolling steel doors 80:11.4.1, 80:11.4.2, 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(k) to (m), 80:A.11.4.2
Swinging doors 80:4.6.3.1, 80:6.4.3, 80:A.4.6.3.1
Pass doors 80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Swinging doors with builders hardware 80:4.3.7, 80:6.1.4.1 to 6.1.4.4, 80:6.4.1, 80:Fig.
A.4.7.5(a), 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(b), 80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.1.1, 80:A.6.4.1.4
Swinging doors with fire door hardware 80:7.4.1, 80:A.7.4.1
Vertically sliding doors 80:10.4.1, 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(i), 80:Fig. A.4.7.5(j)
Fire windows 80:17.5
Service openings 101:8.6.8.4
Copyright NFPA
Smoke doors 105:4.5.3, 105:5.2.3
C
loss
Clothes dryers 1:11.5.1.9, 211:10.7.3, 5000:12.14.1, 5000:12.14.3, 5000:15.3.5(6)

Definition 1:3.3.46, 54:3.3.18, 211:3.3.42
Fire investigations 921:10.4.1.2, 921:18.3.4, 921:24.6.13
Gas 54:9.3.1.5, 54:10.4, 54:12.3.2(4), 501:10.7.1, 501:10.7.2, 1192:5.6.7
Grounding 70:250.114(3), 70:250.140
Load 70:220.53, 70:Table 220.54, 70:220.82(B)(1)
Manufactured housing 225:8.8.4, 225:9.1, 225:A.9.1, 501:10.7, 501:10.7.2, 501:10.7.3,
501:10.8.3.2(1), 501:10.8.4, 501:11.8.7, 501:11.9.2.2, 501:11.9.3.3, 501:11.11.1(2), 501:11.11.2,
501A:B.2.4
Recreational vehicles 70:550.15(E), 70:550.16(A)(1), 1192:5.6.7
Clothes washing machines 5000:12.14

Manufactured housing 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.2.5, 501:9.9.2.4, 501:10.8.3.2(1), 501:11.9.3.3
Clothing see also Collars (clothing); Garments; Pockets (clothing); Seams (clothing); Uniforms;
specific articles of clothing such as Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting see Cleaning; Disinfection
Disposal 1581:4.1.3
Extinguishing fires in 45:6.6.3.2, 45:A.6.6.3.2
Protective see Protective clothing
Static electricity and 77:7.6.4, 77:A.7.6.4.2, 77:A.7.6.4.3
Storage of 1:20.1.4.11, 1:20.2.3.4.5, 1:20.3.3.2.3.4.5, 1:20.7.2.2, 1:43.1.8.6, 101:12.7.12,
101:13.7.12, 101:14.7.4.2, 101:15.7.4.2, 101:16.7.4.2, 101:17.7.4.2
Clothing manufacturing plants, electrical systems 70:500.5(D), 70:503, 70:506
Club rooms see Assembly occupancies
CNG see Compressed natural gas
Co-located telecommunications equipment 76:6.1.4

Definition 76:3.6.3
Coal 85:F.1, 85:G.1.1, 85:G.2

Appliances 302:8.3
Bituminous coal mines 120
Classification 85:F.1.2
Definition85:3.3.72.2
Dust 120:6.1.2, 120:6.2.2, 120:6.2.2.1.3, 120:6.2.2.2, 120:6.2.2.4.1, 120:6.2.2.4.2.1, 120:9.5.2.5,
Copyright NFPA
120:A.6.1.2.2, 120:A.6.2.2.2.1, 120:A.6.2.2.4
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.5, 850:4.4.7.5.2, 850:4.4.7.6, 850:5.3.2(5), 850:5.6.3,
850:7.4, 850:A.7.4.1.1, 850:A.7.4.2.1 to A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6, 850:A.7.4.3, 850:A.7.4.6.2
Firing systems, hazards of 85:6.8.2, 85:7.3.3.3, 85:A.6.8.2.1 to A.6.8.2.3.3
Piles 120:9.5.3, 120:A.9.1
Preparation see also Coal preparation plants
Pulverized see also Pulverized fuel systems
Definition85:3.3.72.2.1
Silos 120:9.5, 120:9.5.2, 120:A.9.1, 120:A.9.5
Coal preparation plants 120, 780:5.3, 5000:6.4.2.12

Definition 5000:3.3.469.1, 5000:A.3.3.469.1
Coal tar 5000:38.4.2.1.2, 5000:38.5.2.3, 5000:Table 38.9.3.1

Definition 5000:3.3.98, 5000:38.1.1.2
Coaming
Coast Guard 1405:4.2.5, 1405:5.1.5, 1405:6.8.1, 1405:6.10.1.1, 1405:6.10.1.3, 1405:6.11.8,

1405:7.7.2, 1405:7.14.1.2, 1405:7.14.1.4, 1405:7.16, 1405:8.2.3.1, 1405:8.2.3.2, 1405:10.3.4,
1405:12.16.4, 1405:13.5(1), 1405:Chap. 14, 1405:15.3
Airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(16), 424:5.16
Captain of the port 1405:6.10.1.1, 1405:6.11.8, 1405:6.13.4, 1405:7.13, 1405:8.2.3.2,
1405:10.2.3, 1405:10.2.6, 1405:10.2.8, 1405:12.16.4, 1405:13.5(13), 1405:13.5.2(2),
1405:14.1.2, 1405:14.3, 1405:14.7.1, 1405:14.9, 1405:14.10, 1405:16.1.3, 1405:17.10.7
Definition 1405:3.3.22, 1405:A.3.3.22
Coating processes 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:43.9, 1:A.43.9.1, 1:A.43.9.2 see also Coatings; Spray
application
Flammable and combustible liquids used in 34
Powder coating see Powders, Coating processes
Static electricity and 35:6.2.10, 35:9.5, 35:A.9.5, 77:7.4.3.6, 77:7.4.3.7, 77:8.5.4, 77:10.2.3,
77:10.2.4.2
Coatings see also Coating processes

Corrosion resistant, for nozzles 15:5.2.3, 15:A.5.2.3.3
Curtain 34:9.7.1(2), 34:9.8(4)
Dip
Copyright NFPA
Fire hose
Definition 1961:3.3.1, 1962:3.3.2, 1962:A.3.3.2
Fire retardant see Fire retardant
Fire tests 255:B.5
Flow 34:9.7(4), 34:9.7.1(2)
Organic 35
Roll 34:9.5, 34:9.7(3), 34:9.7.1(3)
Spray application see Spray application
Coats, protective (clothing)

Definition 1851:3.3.87, 1971:3.3.99, 1971:3.3.127
Proximity/structural fire fighting
Design requirements 1971:6.1.4, 1971:6.1.11, 1971:6.2.3, 1971:A.6.1, 1971:A.6.2.3
Liquid penetration, resistance to 1971:8.48.1.1 to 8.48.1.3, 1971:8.48.9, 1971:8.48.11
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.1, 1851:6.2.3.1, 1851:6.3.5.1(5), 1851:9.1.8,
1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.3.6
Cockpit voice recorders 402:13.5

Codes 1:10.1.3 see also API-ASME codes; ASME code

Adoption ordinance, sample 1:Annex C
Building codes
Definition 1:3.3.45.1, 30:3.3.7, 55:3.3.6
Building Construction and Safety Code® 5000
®
Building Energy Code 900
Definition 1:3.2.3, 1:3.3.45, 1:A.3.2.3, 58:3.2.3, 58:A.3.2.3, 59:3.2.3, 59:A.3.2.3, 85:3.2.3,
85:A.3.2.3, 900:3.2.3, 900:A.3.2.3, 909:3.2.3, 909:A.3.2.3, 914:3.2.3, 914:A.3.2.3, 921:3.2.2,
921:A.3.2.2
Enforcement of 1:1.6, 1:1.7.4, 1:1.7.8, 1:1.9, 1:Annex E, 1:Annex N, 900:1.5, 900:B.1.9,
900:Annex C, 914:1.6, 914:A.1.6, 1201:5.2, 1201:A.5.2.2 to A.5.2.5, 5000:1.7, 5000:4.5.4.2,
5000:A.1.7.5.3.1.1(10), 5000:A.1.7.6.6.3.4(C), 5000:C.1.4
Fire
Historic structures, fire protection of 914
Life Safety Code® 101
Alternative approaches 101A
National Electrical Code® 70
Copyright NFPA
National Fire Alarm Code® 72
National Fuel Gas Code 54
Prescriptive-based document
Definition 914:3.3.64, 914:A.3.3.64
Uniform Fire Code™ 1
Violations of 1:1.16, 1:10.1.4, 1:Annex E, 921:10.4.4, 921:11.5.7.2, 921:19.3.2(9),
921:19.4.1(11), 921:22.4.5
Coding, uniform (for fire protection) 901
Cofferdams 1405:5.1.5.2, 1405:12.12.1

Coiled vessels 306:5.5

Coking plates
Cold deck 1:31.3.8.3.3, 1:A.31.3.8.3.3

Definition 1:3.3.46
Cold filling30B:5.16.4.1, 30B:5.16.4.2

Definition 30B:3.3.9, 30B:A.3.3.9
Cold rooms
Cold shutdown
Cold work
Cold zone 1005:5.4.3, 1081:B.1, 1500:8.6.1, 1500:A.8.6.2, 1521:A.6.1.9

Definition 472:3.3.15.1, 600:3.3.30.1, 1003:3.3.16.1, 1003:A.3.3.16.1, 1005:3.3.5.1,
1005:A.3.3.5.1, 1081:3.3.29.1, 1500:3.3.19.1, 1521:3.3.5.1
Collapse 1006:Annex F
Mine/tunnel rescue 1006:Chap. 17
Secondary 1006:8.1.1(B), 1006:9.1.6(A), 1006:9.1.8(A), 1006:9.1.9(A), 1006:9.2.6(A),
1006:9.2.8(A), 1006:9.2.9(A), 1006:9.2.14(A), 1006:17.3.7(A), 1006:17.3.9
Definition 1006:3.3.171, 1006:A.3.3.171
Structural 921:6.3.7.8.2
Heavy 1006:9.2
Copyright NFPA
Rescue operations 1006:Chap. 9, 1670:Chap. 5, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:Annex F, 1670:Annex
G
Safety from 5000:4.1.3.2, 5000:5.2.2.3, 5000:5.2.2.5, 5000:5.2.3, 5000:5.5.3.3, 5000:8.3.2.2,
5000:A.4.1.3.2.1 to A.4.1.3.2.2.2, 5000:A.5.2.2.5, 5000:A.5.2.3.1 to A.5.2.3.4
Support operations 1006:8.1.3, 1006:17.2.7, 1006:A.8.1.3, 1006:A.17.2.7
Training facilities 1402:13.8.1, 1402:13.8.2
Trench and excavation rescue 1006:Chap. 8, 1006:Annex F, 1402:13.8.2, 1670:11.2.3(6),
1670:A.11.2.3(6)
Types 1006:Annex B
Collapsible ladders see Folding ladders
Collars (clothing) 1971:6.1.9.3, 1977:6.1.2, 1977:7.1.4

Definition 1951:3.3.23, 1971:3.3.23
Length 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(a), 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(d)
Linings
Definition 1951:3.3.24, 1971:3.3.24
Proximity/structural fire fighting ensembles 1971:6.3.4, 1971:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 1971:7.1.8,
1971:7.1.11, 1971:7.1.17 to 7.1.19, 1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.8.5, 1971:8.26.1, 1971:8.50.1
Technical rescue incident protective ensembles 1951:7.1.1.7, 1951:7.2.1.7, 1951:7.3.2.7,
1951:8.13
Wildland fire fighting protective garments 1977:7.1.2, 1977:7.1.3, 1977:7.1.7, 1977:7.1.8
1951:7.2.1.9, 1951:7.3.2.9
Width 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(a), 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(d)
Collection area (airport emergency) 424:Fig. 13.6, 424:13.8.1(1)

Collection systems
Dust see Dust collection systems
Wastewater 820
Collections
Definition 909:3.3.9, 914:3.3.11
Historic structures 914:A.9.5.3.4
Libraries, museums, and other cultural properties 909:4.2.2.1, 909:4.3.2, 909:7.3, 909:7.4.1,
909:7.4.2, 909:9.2.2.2, 909:Chap. 16, 909:A.7.3, 909:A.9.2.2.2
Secondary storage facility 909:16.4.11
Copyright NFPA
Definition 909:3.3.45.1, 909:A.3.3.45.1
Storage rooms 909:16.4, 909:16.7.2, 909:A.16.4
Collector rings 70:490.54, 70:675.11, 1911:19.8.4.13

Definition 70:675.2, 1911:3.3.25
Inspection and maintenance 70B:17.4.2, 70B:J.4.6
Collector sewers 820:1.1.2(1)

Collision protection (service station equipment) 30A:4.3.3.8(2), 30A:4.3.7.2, 30A:6.3.4,

30A:10.1.8, 30A:A.4.3.7.2
Color graphic interface devices 79:10.2, 79:10.3, 79:A.10.3.2, 79:A.10.3.3

Definition 79:3.3.16, 79:A.3.3.16
Color pots (fireworks/pyrotechnics)

Definition 1124:D.1.8, 1126:D.1.9
Colored smoke (fireworks/pyrotechnics)

Definition 1124:D.1.7, 1126:D.1.8
Column pressure
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:C.2.6.1.3
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.8
Columns
Building 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.4.2.2, 220:4.5.3, 220:4.5.5.1, 220:4.5.6.2, 220:5.1.2.3, 220:5.1.5,
220:5.1.12, 220:A.4.1.1(2), 5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.5.3, 5000:7.2.5.5.1, 5000:7.2.5.6.2,
5000:7.2.7.5, 5000:7.2.7.12, 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.5.5.1,
5000:D.2.5.6.2, 5000:D.2.7.5, 5000:D.2.7.12
Aircraft hangars 409:5.6, 409:A.5.6.3, 409:Annex B
Fire tests 251:4.2.1, 251:Chap. 9, 251:Chap. 10, 251:16.4, 251:A.4.2.1, 251:G.10.1,
251:G.10.2
Wood, protection against decay and termites 5000:45.6.9.6.8, 5000:45.6.9.6.11
Paper
Definition 1:3.3.47
Water tanks
Factory-coated, bolted steel tanks 22:6.2.4
Load for 22:4.11.6
Steel towers 22:13.2.1.3, 22:13.5.3, 22:13.5.11, 22:13.5.13 to 13.5.15, 22:13.6.8
Welded-steel gravity tanks 22:5.5.1.3, 22:5.6.4
COMBI aircraft see Aircraft, COMBI
Copyright NFPA
Combination ladders 1931:4.5
Definition 1931:3.3.11, 1932:3.3.8
Tests 1931:5.2, 1931:5.4, 1931:5.6, 1932:7.2.1.2
Combination rescue tools 1936:6.1.4, 1936:7.1.3, 1936:A.6.1.5.3.2, 1936:A.7.1.3.4.2

Combination SCBA/SAR 1981 see also Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Definition 1981:3.3.10, 1981:A.3.3.10
Combination vehicles 1901:4.2.3

Aerial ladder 1911:19.8.4, 1911:A.19.8.4.16.2
Definition 1901:3.3.39, 1911:3.3.26
Combination waveform generator 780:4.18.3.1.1

Definition 780:3.3.6, 780:A.3.3.6
Combined dry pipe-preaction sprinkler systems 13:7.4, 13:8.2, 13:A.7.4.2 to A.7.4.4, 13:A.8.2.5
Definition 13:3.4.3
Combined performance material 1999:8.40.2.2

Combined sewers 820:1.1.2(4), 820:Table 4.2, 820:C.4.7, 820:C.4.8

Combined sprinkler-standpipe systems see Standpipe and hose systems
Combined sprinkler-water spray systems 15:7.6, 15:A.7.6.1, 15:A.7.6.2

Definition 15:3.3.1
Combustible
Definition 69:3.3.3, 502:3.3.8, 820:3.3.11, 921:3.3.28, 1141:3.3.5
In-situ
Combustible concentration reduction 69:Chap. 8, 69:Annex B

Combustible dust see Dust, Combustible
Combustible fibers see Fibers, combustible
Combustible gas see also Flammable gas fires

Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:5.5.3, 241:11.5.3, 241:A.11.3.1
Detectors and detection systems 30B:5.7, 30B:A.5.8
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Sulfur handling facilities 655:5.2, 655:A.5.2.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.4, 820:9.3.3(3), 820:10.6.3, 820:A.7.4.1,
820:A.7.4.2, 820:D.4
Explosion venting 68
Indicators 326:6.2.2(1), 326:6.3.1, 326:6.3.7.1, 326:7.5.7, 326:A.6.3.2, 329:5.2.6, 329:6.2.7(7),
329:6.2.8, 329:9.2.5, 329:9.3.2, 329:A.9.3.2, 921:6.3.7.8.2
Definition 326:3.3.4, 329:3.3.2, 921:3.3.29, 921:A.3.3.29
Oxidant concentration reduction see Oxidants, Concentration, limiting of
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:E.4.2, 53:F.2, 53:F.4.2, 53:F.4.3
Radioactive materials, at facilities handling 801:4.3(4), 801:7.1.2, 801:7.3.2, 801:A.7.3.2
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:7.4.1, 853:8.1.5.4 to 8.1.5.8, 853:8.2(11), 853:9.5.1
Combustible liquids 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:60.1.1.2, 1:Table 60.1.3.1,

1:60.3.2.5.1.1, 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:Table 60.3.2.6, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 30, 101:8.7.3,
101:A.8.7.3.2, 5000:6.3.2.4.3(1), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(2), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(c), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(2)(d),
5000:34.1.1.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:34.3.2.5.4, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A) see also specific
occupancies
Classification 30:3.3.30.1, 30:3.3.30.2, 30:Chap. 4, 30A:1.7.1, 30A:3.3.9.2, 30A:A.1.7, 497:4.2.7,
497:Table 4.4.2, 497:5.7.2
For incident reporting and fire protection data 901:7.14.2, 901:Table 8.6.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2,
901:A.8.6.2.2
Coal mines
Dispensing 120:7.1.2.5(9), 120:7.6.7, 120:7.6.8, 120:8.4.3, 120:A.7.6.8
Releases, leaks, or spills 120:4.2.4.1, 120:4.2.4.3, 120:7.3.2, 120:7.6.3.7, 120:7.6.3.8,
120:7.6.5.2.4, 120:7.6.8.7, 120:7.6.8.8, 120:8.4.6, 120:A.7.3.2
Storage and use 120:4.2.9, 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:4.3.4.4.1(2), 120:5.2.1.3,
120:7.4, 120:7.6, 120:8.4, 120:11.1.6, 120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.4.5, 120:A.7.6.2.2 to
A.7.6.3.12
Transfer and transport of liquids 120:7.6.3, 120:7.6.7, 120:A.7.6.3
Coal processing plants 120:6.2.4, 120:A.6.2.4
Coating processes using 34
Code compliance 1031:4.3.12, 1031:5.3.8, 1031:6.3.8, 1031:8.3.4, 1031:A.4.3.12, 1031:Table
D.1
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 1:16.2.3, 1:A.16.2.3.1.2, 1:A.16.2.3.2.4, 241:5.5,
241:10.2.1, 241:10.2.2, 241:11.5.5, 241:11.5.5.7, 241:A.5.5.1.2, 241:A.5.5.2.4, 241:A.9.2.5
Definition 1:3.3.148.1, 11:3.3.1, 15:3.3.10, 18:3.3.5, 18A:3.3.5, 30A:3.3.9.1, 30A:A.3.3.9.1,
30B:3.3.18.1, 30B:A.3.3.18.1, 32:3.3.2, 32:A.3.3.2, 33:3.3.7.1, 34:3.3.7.1, 35:3.4.3.1, 45:3.3.10,
45:B.1.2, 55:3.3.13, 99:3.3.22, 99:A.3.3.22, 99:C.11.2.1, 115:3.3.19.1, 120:3.3.8, 120:A.3.3.7,
122:3.3.20.1, 303:3.3.5, 303:A.3.3.5, 306:3.3.10.1, 306:A.3.3.10.1, 318:3.3.17.1, 326:3.3.5,
329:3.3.3, 410:3.3.21.1, 497:3.3.4, 600:3.3.1, 600:A.3.3.1, 780:3.3.20.2, 804:3.3.7,
805:3.3.22.1, 820:3.3.43.1, 820:A.3.3.43.1, 850:3.3.15.1, 851:3.3.12.1, 901:3.3.13, 921:3.3.30,
5000:3.3.360.1, 5000:A.3.3.360.1
Dipping and coating process facilities using 5000:6.4.2.19
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Dispensing30:9.14.1, 30:9.18, 30:10.1.2, 30:10.8.2, 30:10.18, 30:12.14, 30:12.18, 30:13.18,
30:14.4.6, 30:18.5, 30:25.9.3, 30A:4.3.2.7, 30A:Chap. 6, 30A:Chap. 9, 120:7.1.2.5(9),
120:7.6.7, 120:7.6.8, 120:8.4.3, 120:A.7.6.8, 122:8.3.8, 122:10.10, 122:A.10.10
Farms and remote sites, at 30A:13.2.3.10(6)
Marine fueling 30A:11.4, 30A:11.8.2, 30A:11.9, 30A:11.10.6, 30A:A.11.8.2
Electrical equipment in area of see Electrical equipment, Flammable and combustible liquids storage
and handling areas
Explosion venting of foams of 68:6.2.4, 68:A.6.2.4
Fill pipe identification 30A:5.2.5
Fixed guideway transit systems, intrusion into 130:6.6
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2.4.3, 11:5.2.4.4, 11:5.2.5.3, 11:5.5.4, 11:5.7.4, 11:5.8,
11:6.3.2(2), 11:6.3.2(3), 11:Table 6.12.7, 11:6.13.1.2.1, 11:A.5.2.4.3, 11:A.5.2.5.3, 11:A.5.5.4.1,
11:A.6.3.2, 11:Annex C, 30:6.7.6, 30:16.9, 30:22.12.4, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:29.3.28.3, 30:A.24.6.2.3,
30:E.2.2.1, 30:E.2.2.5, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.6.2, 30:E.2.6.3
Handling, transfer, and use 30
Hazardous liquid spills, handling of see Hazardous materials incidents
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.1.5.2, 99:A.20.3.1.5.2.2(2)
Incidental use or storage 30:Chap. 18
Definition 1:3.3.142, 30:3.3.28
Industrial occupancies 5000:34.1.3.3.3
Laser systems using 115:7.2, 115:7.5.2, 115:Chap. 10, 115:A.7.2.4
Mines, in see subentries : Coal mines, Storage, and Underground
Nuclear reactors 804:5.3.4, 804:8.3.8, 804:8.5.3(1), 804:8.5.4, 804:A.5.3.4.6(1)
Organic coatings operations 35:3.4.3.2, 35:4.1.3, 35:4.2.4, 35:5.1.7(1), 35:5.2, 35:5.6.2, 35:5.6.3,
35:6.1, 35:6.2, 35:7.1 to 7.4, 35:8.1.2.4, 35:9.5.1.2, 35:9.5.3, 35:10.2, 35:A.3.4.1.2, 35:A.5.6.3,
35:A.6.1.1, 35:A.7.2.4(1), 35:A.9.5.3
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:E.4.2, 53:F.2, 53:F.4.3.1
Portable fire extinguishers for see Flammable liquids fires, Extinguishing methods
Pre-incident planning for 1620:8.4.1, 1620:A.8.4.1
Processing operations 30:Chap. 6, 30:Chap. 17, 30:Chap. 18
Radioactive materials, at facilities handling 801:4.3(4), 801:5.10.2(1), 801:5.10.3, 801:7.1.1,
801:7.3.2, 801:A.7.3.2
Definition 801:3.3.22.1, 801:A.3.3.22.1
Releases of liquids, handling 1:66.7, 1:A.66.7, 329
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:Table 7.1.3, 318:7.2, 318:7.5, 318:10.4.3, 318:A.7.2,
318:A.10.4.3, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Stable see Stable liquids
Static electricity and see Static electricity, Flammable and combustible liquids
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Storage 1:34.4.4, 1:43.1.6, 1:43.1.8.7.6, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:60.1.3.3.3, 1:60.2.4, 1:60.2.5, 1:Chap. 66,
1:A.43.1.6.1 to A.43.1.6.5.2, 30, 34:Chap. 8, 5000:6.4.2.26 see also subentry : Incidental use or
storage
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:5.2.3, 30B:6.3.5.7, 30B:7.2.6, 30B:7.4.8
Areas 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.4.4.1(2), 120:7.6.1.2, 120:7.6.4 to 7.6.7, 120:A.7.6.5
Definition 120:3.3.9 to 3.3.11
Cabinets see Cabinets
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:5.5.1, 241:11.5.5, 241:A.5.5.1.2,
241:A.11.5.5.1
Large storage areas 122:10.9
Liquid processing operations 30:Chap. 6, 30:Chap. 18
Metal mineral processing plants 122:13.8
Mines
Coal 120:4.2.9, 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:4.3.4.4.1(2), 120:5.2.1.3, 120:7.4,
120:7.6, 120:8.4, 120:11.1.6, 120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.4.5, 120:A.7.6.2.2 to A.7.6.3.12
Metal and nonmetal 122:Chap. 10, 122:Chap. 11
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:Chap. 4, 30A:Chap. 13, 30A:Annex B
Portable fire extinguishers for 30:6.7.8, 30:9.10.2, 30:10.10.3, 30:24.6.1.1, 30:29.3.28.4,
30:A.6.6.8, 30:A.24.6.1.1
Small storage areas 122:10.8
Spray application operations 33:Chap. 8
Tanks see Tanks, Flammable and combustible liquids storage
Tank vehicles 30:19.5.6.2, 30:Chap. 28, 385
Underground
Storage in mines 120:4.2.9, 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:4.3.4.4.1(2), 120:7.6,
120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.6.2.2 to A.7.6.3.12, 122:Chap. 10, 122:Chap. 11
Tanks see Underground tanks
Transfer in mines 122:Chap. 8
Unstable see Unstable liquids
Ventilation see Ventilation, Flammable and combustible liquids facilities
Combustible materials
Classification, chemical process areas 497:Chap. 4, 497:5.5.2, 497:5.5.6, 497:5.6, 497:5.8.2.5,
497:5.8.3, 497:5.8.4.2(4), 497:5.9, 497:5.10, 497:A.5.5.2, 497:A.5.8.2.5, 497:Annex B
Cutting and welding processes, protection during 51B:4.2.2, 51B:4.2.3, 51B:5.3.2, 51B:A.4.2.3,
51B:A.5.3.2(3)
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Definition 31:3.3.13, 33:3.3.8.1, 52:3.3.29.1, 53:3.3.3, 54:3.3.65.1, 90B:3.3.4, 96:3.3.36.1,
96:A.3.3.36, 101:3.3.150.1, 211:3.3.110.1, 285:3.3.1, 301:3.3.42.1, 306:3.3.5, 306:A.3.3.5,
497:3.3.5, 497:A.3.3.5.1, 499:3.3.5, 501:5.2.1
Dust see Dust, Combustible
Health care occupancies 99:B.6.1.7 to B.6.1.9, 99:C.20.1.1.3.4
Lasers 115:7.3.1, 115:10.4.1.2, 115:10.6.8.2
Limited see Limited-combustible material
Metals, extinguishing agent for 403:5.5, 403:A.5.5
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:7.9, 53:A.7.9
Particulate solids, manufacturing, processing, and handling of 654
Spray application using see Spray application
Combustible particulate solid

Definition 69:3.3.5, 69:A.3.3.5
Combustible particulate solids

Definition 1:3.3.216.1, 1:A.3.3.216.1, 654:3.3.5, 654:A.3.3.5
Facilities for 5000:6.4.2.13
Manufacturing, processing, and handling of 654
Combustible powders
Definition 33:3.3.3
Combustible vapors see also Flammable vapors

Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:E.4.2, 53:F.2
Combustion 921:5.2.3, 921:A.5.2.3.4

Definition 1:3.3.55, 53:3.3.4, 54:3.3.19, 68:3.3.3, 69:3.3.6, 99:3.3.23, 99:A.3.3.23, 101:3.3.36,
120:3.3.7, 122:3.3.5, 211:3.3.47, 5000:3.3.103
Effective heat of 271:1.1.2, 271:1.2.1, 271:1.3.3.4.1, 271:1.3.3.5.1, 271:E.9, 287:1.2.3.2,
287:1.2.3.3, 287:1.2.4.2, 287:5.4.1.2, 287:5.4.9, 287:7.2, 287:9.2, 287:A.5.4.1.2, 287:C.3
Calculations 271:8.3.2, 287:8.4
Definition 271:3.3.1.1, 287:3.3.3
Precision results 271:B.1.3
Symbol 271:1.5
Glowing see Glowing combustion
Net heat of
Definition 271:3.3.1.2, 271:A.3.3.1.2
Symbol 271:1.5
Prevention of 69:6.1, 69:A.6.1
Process, control of
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Self-sustained 921:5.1.2.4
Combustion air 86:5.1.1.4, 86:A.5.1.1.4

Barometric draft regulators 211:9.11.3
Burner/boilers 85:4.6.2.4.1, 85:5.3.4.4, 85:6.6.3.4.1, 85:6.7.3.4.1, 85:7.10.2.2.6
Definition 86:3.3.2.1, 211:3.3.2.1
Ducts 211:11.5
Gas-fired units 54:9.1.2(1), 54:9.3, 54:10.7.3, 54:10.11.3, 54:10.18.3, 54:10.26.3, 54:10.27.3,
54:A.9.3, 54:Annex I, 54:Annex J, 86:6.2.3, 86:6.2.8, 86:A.6.2.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vaporizers 59A:8.5
Masonry fireplaces 211:11.5.1.2
Oil-burning equipment 31:4.7, 31:Chap. 5, 31:6.7.3.3, 31:10.5.9, 31:10.6.5, 31:10.13.7
Oil-fired units 86:6.3.3, 86:6.3.6, 86:6.3.8.1, 86:A.6.3.3
Oxygen-enriched burners 86:6.4.5, 86:A.6.4.5.2
Pressure switches
Recreational vehicles, systems installed in 1192:5.5, 1192:A.5.5.3
Safety devices 86:8.6, 86:A.8.6.5, 86:A.8.6.6
Solid fuel-burning appliances 211:12.3
Combustion chambers 85:4.6.2.1

Definition 54:3.3.20, 85:3.3.36
Combustion control systems 85:4.6.2.3.3.2, 85:4.6.5, 85:A.4.6.5

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.6, 85:7.4.4.4, 85:7.6.2.1.2.11, 85:7.10.2.1.6,
85:A.7.4.4.4.1.3, 85:A.7.4.4.4.2.9
HRSG 85:4.6.5.1.4, 85:4.6.5.3.3.2, 85:A.4.6.5.3.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4, 85:6.6.5.2.3(C), 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B),
85:A.6.4.1 to A.6.4.3.2, 85:B.3.2, 85:C.2.4
Pulverizers 85:4.6.5.3.5
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.5, 85:A.5.3.5
Start-up
Stokers 85:10.3, 85:G.2.10.1, 85:G.2.11.2
Combustion efficiency 30B:F.1

Combustion explosions 921:21.2.4, 921:21.4.3
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Combustion products
Boiler furnaces, removal from 85:4.6.2.3.2.5
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.5.1, 85:A.8.5.1
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4.6, 85:A.5.3.4.6.1
Stoker fuel-burning system 85:10.2.1.1.1
Definition 54:3.3.21, 99:3.3.24, 211:3.3.49, 921:3.3.31
Fire investigations 921:5.3, 921:6.2.3.1
Toxicity 99:B.4.2
Vaporizers, accumulation of 59A:8.6
Warehouses, pre-incident planning for 1620:20.5.3, 1620:A.20.5.3.1
Combustion safeguards
Ovens and furnaces 86:8.4.1.8, 86:8.9, 86:12.3.4.1(6), 86:12.4.4.1(9), 86:12.5.4.1(4), 86:A.8.9.2
Combustion safety circuitry (ovens and furnaces) 86:8.6.5, 86:8.6.6, 86:8.9.1, 86:8.10.1,
86:8.14.3, 86:8.14.4, 86:8.16.1, 86:A.8.6.5, 86:A.8.6.6
Combustion systems 85
Combustion turbines see Turbines, Combustion
Comets (fireworks) 1123:4.1.1, 1123:5.1.3.2, 1123:5.1.3.3, 1123:5.2.1.1, 1123:5.2.1.3.1,

1123:A.5.2.1.1, 1124:4.14.5.1, 1126:8.2.10
Definition 1123:3.3.8, 1123:A.3.3.8, 1124:3.3.13, 1124:A.3.3.13, 1126:3.3.9, 1126:A.3.3.9
Command see Incident management systems
Command and communications apparatus 1901:24.1

Command post/center see also Control stations

Airport emergencies 424:5.10, 424:6.3.2(3), 424:6.4.5, 424:6.8.1, 424:7.8.1, 424:11.2.7,
424:11.2.9, 424:F.6
Mobile 424:6.5.1, 424:7.7.1(2), 424:10.1, 424:10.3, 424:C.1(3)
Water accidents 402:12.12.12
Automotive fire apparatus, in 1901:4.5.9, 1901:15.2, 1901:20.4.3, 1901:Chap. 24, 1901:A.15.2,
1901:A.20.4.3.1, 1901:Fig. B.2
Construction, alteration and demolition sites 241:7.5.1, 241:7.5.2
Definition 402:3.3.22, 520:3.3.5, 610:3.3.2
Fire 1:11.9, 72:4.4.3.2.3(2), 72:4.4.3.5.6(2), 72:4.4.6.5, 72:6.9.10.4.1, 72:A.6.9.6.1,
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72:A.6.9.10.4.1, 130:5.7.6, 130:A.5.7.6
Definition 72:3.3.68, 130:3.3.15
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.4.11.3, 130:9.4(6), 130:9.8, 130:9.9, 130:10.2, 130:10.4.2,
130:A.9.8.1, 130:A.9.8.5, 130:A.9.9
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.4.2.4, 5000:33.2.5, 5000:A.33.2.5
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:12.3(9), 502:12.3(10)
Marine vessel fires 1405:9.2.1(1), 1405:13.4
Subterranean spaces 520:6.1.4, 520:6.6.2(5), 520:8.1.1, 520:A.6.1.4
Wildland fires 1051:7.5.4, 1051:A.7.5.4, 1051:A.8.5.5
Command staff 1561:5.3.20, 1561:5.3.21, 1561:5.9, 1561:A.5.4, 1561:A.5.9.2 to A.5.9.6.5

Definition 1561:3.3.9, 1561:A.3.3.9
Commanders, incident see Incident commanders
Commercial cooking equipment see Cooking equipment
Commercial manufacturers
Definition 1125:3.3.7, 1127:3.3.5
Commercial motor craft 302 see also Boats; Marine vessels
Commercial operation
Commercial users
Commissioning 85:4.2
Commodities see also specific commodities

Classification 1:34.2, 1:A.34.2.7, 13:5.6, 13:A.5.6, 13:C.2
Definition 1:3.3.56, 13:3.9.1.4
Common atmosphere see Atmospheres
Common ducts
Definition 17:3.3.6.2, 17A:3.3.3.2
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.7.1.8, 17:9.3.4, 17:A.5.7.1.7, 17:A.9.3.4
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:5.2.1.6, 17A:5.6.1.1 to 5.6.1.3, 17A:5.6.2, 17A:A.5.6.2
Common path of travel 1:14.10.1.1.4, 1:A.14.10.1.5, 101:Fig. A.7.5.1.5, 101:Table A.7.6,

5000:11.5.1.1.4, 5000:11.5.4.1.4, 5000:11.12.1, 5000:12.7, 5000:A.11.5.1.6
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Apartment buildings 101:30.2.5.3, 5000:25.2.5.3
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.2.5.1.2, 5000:16.4.2.6
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.2.5.3
Definition 1:3.3.57, 1:A.3.3.57, 101:3.3.38, 101:A.3.3.38, 5000:3.3.105, 5000:A.3.3.105
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.5.3, 101:22.4.4.4, 101:23.2.5.3,
101:A.23.2.5.3(3), 5000:21.2.4.1(2), 5000:21.2.5.3, 5000:21.4.4.4
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.5.3, 101:28.2.5.4, 101:29.2.5.3, 101:29.2.5.4, 5000:24.2.5.3 to
24.2.5.5
Industrial occupancies 5000:Table 29.2.5.1
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.2.5.3, 5000:27.4.4.5.5.1
Merchant vessels, on 301:7.4.1.1, 301:7.5.1.3, 301:12.2.4.3, 301:21.2.5.4
Definition 301:3.3.11, 301:A.3.3.11
Storage occupancies 5000:30.8.2.5.1
Common spaces
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.4.2.2
Educational occupancies 101A:9.5.8
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.2.4.4.2, 101A:7.2.4.7.2, 101A:7.4.4.4.3,
101A:7.4.4.5.3, 101A:7.4.4.5.4, 101A:7.6.4.4.2(A), 101A:7.6.4.5.2
Subterranean spaces 520:4.2.2, 520:4.4.2, 520:4.5, 520:5.2 to 5.6, 520:6.1.1.1, 520:6.2.1,
520:A.4.5.1, 520:A.5.2.3, 520:A.5.4, 520:Fig. B.1(b)
Communicable diseases/infections 1500:4.6.1, 1500:4.6.2, 1500:10.5, 1500:A.4.6.1, 1500:A.10.5.1

Definition 1500:3.3.24.1, 1500:A.3.3.24.1
Communicate signal
Communicating spaces 101:8.6.6, 101:A.8.6.6(7), 5000:8.12.2, 5000:11.1.3.2.1.8, 5000:A.8.12.2(7)

see also Spaces, Large volume
Balcony spill plumes 92B:6.2.2, 92B:A.6.2.2.1, 92B:A.6.2.2.3
Definition 92B:3.3.3, 92B:A.3.3.3
Smoke management in 92B:4.1.1, 92B:4.2, 92B:4.4.2, 92B:4.4.2.1, 92B:4.4.2.2, 92B:5.5.1,
92B:5.5.2, 92B:A.4.4.2.1(2), 92B:A.4.4.2.2
Communications see also specific types, e.g. Telecommunications

Aircraft/airport accident or emergency 402:4.2.7, 402:4.2.8, 402:4.4, 402:5.2, 402:6.2.4,
402:6.2.5, 402:7.2.3.2, 402:7.2.4.1, 402:7.4.1, 402:10.4.2.1, 402:D.3, 403:7.1, 403:A.6.1.2,
403:Annex C, 405:5.4, 405:Chap. 10, 405:11.4(1), 424:5.1.2(10), 424:5.10, 424:5.16, 424:6.2.1,
424:6.2.2, 424:6.3.1, 424:6.4.5, 424:6.5.4(10), 424:6.5.5, 424:6.6(1), 424:6.8.7.1, 424:6.8.8,
Copyright NFPA
424:7.2.1, 424:7.4.3, 424:9.2, 424:10.3.2(2), 424:10.3.4, 424:Chap. 11, 424:A.6.2.2, 424:A.12.2,
424:C.1(2), 424:D.3, 424:D.4, 424:E.2
Air traffic control service information to/from 424:5.2, 424:6.2.2, 424:7.2.2, 424:7.3.1,
424:7.3.2, 424:8.1.2, 424:8.2.2.1, 424:A.5.2, 424:A.6.2.2, 424:A.7.2.2
Medical 424:5.6.5, 424:5.7.2, 424:5.7.3, 424:6.6(1), 424:7.5(1), 424:11.2.6, 424:13.4.5,
424:13.4.7, 424:G.3
Off airport accident 424:7.4.3, 424:7.7.1(4)
Vehicles 424:5.12.2, 424:11.1.3(4), 424:11.2.7
Disaster/emergency management 1600:5.10, 1600:5.15, 1600:A.5.10.3, 1600:A.5.15.1,
1600:A.5.15.2
Emergency medical services (EMS) 450:5.2.2.1, 450:8.2.2.9, 450:Chap. 10, 450:13.3
Emergency services 1201:4.3.6.2, 1201:5.3.4.2.1, 1201:5.3.4.2.2, 1201:5.4, 1221, 1500:8.2,
1500:8.5.5, 1500:8.5.9, 1500:8.6.1.2, 1500:8.10.5, 1500:A.8.1.8, 1500:A.8.2.2 to A.8.2.4.1,
1500:A.8.10.5
Emergency voice/alarm see Voice/alarm communications, emergency
Fire scene see Fire scene
Hazardous materials incidents 472:5.4.1, 472:5.5.2, 472:11.4.5, 472:A.5.4.1(4) to A.5.4.1(5)(b),
472:A.11.4.5(1), 473:4.3.3, 473:5.3.3
Highway, tunnel, and bridge emergencies 502:4.3.1(13), 502:4.5, 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.5,
502:11.1.2, 502:11.4.1(4), 502:12.3(10), 502:12.5.1 to 12.5.4, 502:12.9, 502:A.7.5
Incident management systems see Incident management systems
Marine vessel fires 1405:5.6.5, 1405:8.3.3.4, 1405:9.7.4.1, 1405:Chap. 11, 1405:13.5.5,
1405:13.6, 1405:13.6.5
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.10, 610:5.2.1(2), 610:5.3.1(3), 610:7.7, 610:8.5.1(7), 610:8.6.1(7),
610:8.7.1(7), 610:8.8.1(7), 610:8.9.1(7), 610:8.10.1(7)
Process 1061:Annex B
Radio see Radio systems
Telephone see Telephone systems
Wildland fires 1143:4.5.7(3), 1143:6.4.1.2(5), 1143:6.5.3, 1143:A.6.5.3, 1143:B.4.4, 1906:6.3.3,
1906:7.1.13, 1906:A.6.3.3(7)
Communications area, in automotive fire apparatus 1901:4.5.9, 1901:14.4.5, 1901:15.2,

1901:20.4.3, 1901:Chap. 24, 1901:A.15.2, 1901:A.20.4.3.1, 1901:Fig. B.2
Communications centers 1201:5.3.4.2.1, 1201:5.3.4.2.2, 1221:Chap. 4, 1221:Chap. 5, 1221:7.4.9,

1221:7.6.1, 1221:8.1, 1221:A.7.6.1(3), 5000:6.4.2.21, 5000:Table 35.3.1
Alarm receiving equipment 72:9.5, 72:A.9.5.1.5.1(1) to A.9.5.3.4.3
Alternate 1221:4.1.1, 1221:4.1.3 to 4.1.5, 1221:5.1.3.1, 1221:A.4.1.4, 1221:A.4.1.5
Circuit protection 72:9.7.3, 72:A.9.7.3, 1221:5.6, 1221:A.5.6.4
Definition 72:3.3.146, 1221:3.3.15, 1221:A.3.3.15
Dispatch systems see Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD); Dispatch
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Transmission to 72:8.2.1, 72:8.3.6.1.6, 72:8.4.5.3 to 8.4.5.5, 72:8.5.2.1.1, 72:8.5.3.4, 72:8.5.4.1,
72:9.4.1.4, 72:9.4.2.3.9.5, 72:9.4.2.3.9.6, 72:9.4.2.3.10.4, 72:9.4.2.3.10.5, 72:9.4.2.3.12.2,
72:A.8.3.6.1.6, 72:A.8.4.5.4, 72:A.8.4.5.5, 72:A.9.4.1.4, 1221
Communications channels see Channels (transmission), Communication
Communications officers 1221:7.4.10, 1221:A.7.4.10

Definition 1221:3.3.16, 1221:A.3.3.16
Communications rooms, light water reactors 804:10.5
Communications services see Communications systems
Communications systems 1:13.7, 1:A.13.7.1.4.4, 70E:450.5, 101:9.6, 101:A.9.6.1 to A.9.6.3.6.2

Airport emergency 1:21.2.6.3, 1:A.21.2.6.3.2, 424:5.10, 424:Chap. 11
Mobile command post 424:10.3.2(2), 424:10.3.4
Vehicles 424:5.12.2, 424:11.1.3(4), 424:11.2.7
Airport emergency systems 415:4.5.2, 415:A.4.5.2.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4, 101:21.3.4
Anesthetizing locations 99:E.6.6.6
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4, 101:31.3.4, 101:A.30.3.4.5.1, 101:A.31.3.4.4.1, 730:15.3.3(9)
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.4, 101:13.3.4, 101:A.12.3.4.2.3, 101:A.13.3.4.2.3, 730:16.4.1.3.2
Business occupancies 101:38.3.4, 101:39.3.4
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4, 101:16.6.3.4, 101:17.3.4, 101:17.6.3.4
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4, 101:22.4.4.9, 101:23.3.4, 101:A.22.3.4.3.1(2)
to A.22.3.4.4.3, 101:A.23.3.4.3.1(2), 101:A.23.3.4.4.3, 5000:12.32.2.3, 5000:21.5.1.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.4, 101:15.3.4, 101:A.14.3.4.2.3.1, 101:A.15.3.4.2.3.1 to
A.15.3.4.3.1.1, 730:11.7
Electric generating plants, light water reactor 804:8.11, 804:A.8.11.2, 804:A.8.11.6, 805:5.4.6,
805:A.5.4.6, 805:E.2.10
Electrical installations in 70:800
Health care occupancies 70:517.32(D), 70:517.42(D), 70:517 .VI
Elevators 101:7.2.13.8, 101:A.7.2.13.8, 5000:11.2.13.8, 5000:A.11.2.13.8
Emergency services 1:11.9.4, 1:11.9.5, 1221, 1710:6.4, 1710:6.4.1, 1710:A.5.7.6.1.2,
1720:1.1.2, 1720:4.7.3, 1720:5.4, 1720:A.4.1.1, 1720:A.5.4 see also Alarm notification
Fire department notification 1221 see also Alarm notification
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.4.7, 130:5.4.8, 130:5.4.11.3, 130:5.7.2, 130:6.3.3.2.7,
130:6.3.3.2.8, 130:8.9.2, 130:9.4(7), 130:9.8.4, 130:9.12.4, 130:9.12.5, 130:Chap. 10
Guest rooms 5000:12.24.4, 5000:12.45.3.3
Health care occupancies 70:517.32(D), 70:517.42(D), 70:517 .VI, 99:4.4.2.2.2, 99:4.4.2.2.4.6,
99:4.5.2.2.2(4), 99:20.2.8, 99:A.4.4.2.2.2.2(4), 99:A.4.4.2.2.2.3, 99:A.4.5.2.2.2(4), 99:A.20.2.8.2
to A.20.2.8.8, 99:E.6.6.6, 101:18.3.4, 101:19.3.4, 101:A.18.3.4.2 to A.18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.19.3.4.2,
Copyright NFPA
5000:19.5.1.2
High-rise buildings 101:11.8.3, 101:A.11.8.3.1, 5000:33.2.1, 5000:33.2.5.4, 5000:33.2.5.5,
5000:A.33.2.1.1
101:A.29.3.4.5
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.8, 99:A.20.2.8.2 to A.20.2.8.8
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.4, 101:A.26.3.4.3.1
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.3.2, 1925:4.3.3.4, 1925:Chap. 16, 1925:19.3.16
101:37.4.5.4, 730:17.5.6, 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(4)
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.10.4, 301:7.2.10.5, 301:8.5.2.7, 301:8.5.2.8, 301:9.1, 301:A.7.2.10.4,
301:A.9.1
Accommodation spaces 301:10.3.4
Electrical and control spaces 301:13.3.2
Helicopter decks 301:18.3.3, 301:A.18.3.3
Medical, health care, and child care spaces 301:11.3.2, 301:11.4.1
Service spaces 301:12.3.2
Storage spaces 301:15.3.2
Towing vessels301:19.13.5
Network-powered broadband 70:830
Office buildings 730:19.4.2.7, 730:19.4.10.11
One- and two-family dwellings security systems 730:13.4.4.5(1)
Parking facilities 730:21.4.2.4
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.7.5, 801:8.4.5.2, 801:A.8.4.5.2
Refuge, areas of 101:7.2.12.2.5, 5000:11.2.12.2.5, 5000:11.2.12.2.6, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.6
101:A.32.3.3.4.6, 101:A.33.2.3.4.3
Residential dwelling units 5000:12.33.3.2, 5000:12.45.5.2, 5000:12.45.5.6
Security services 601:Chap. 8
Semiconductor manufacturing operations 5000:34.3.7.3.7.4
Special outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs 1:10.15.9
Subterranean spaces 520:6.7.2(4), 520:8.1
Tents, membrane structures, grandstands, and folding/telescopic seating 1:25.1.7
Towers 5000:31.6.12
Copyright NFPA
Two-way, accessibility of 5000:12.30
Vermin proofing 5000:B.2.5
Communications team 1006:18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.3.3

Community
Airport emergency plan, role in 424
Emergency services provided to public 1201
Manufactured home see Manufactured home communities
Community antenna television and radio distribution (CATV) systems 70:820
Community buildings see Manufactured home communities
Community fire safety and emergency preparedness 1141:Chap. 10
Community resource list 1006:8.1.1(A), 1006:F.8, 1006:Table G.1

Definition 1006:3.3.28, 1006:A.3.3.28
Commutators, inspection and maintenance of 70B:17.4.3, 70B:20.3.1
Compact storage systems 909:16.4.8, 909:A.16.4.8, 909:Annex H, 909:Annex I

Definition 909:3.3.12, 909:A.3.3.12
Module
Definition 909:3.3.11, 909:A.3.3.11
Companies (fire)
Definition 1143:3.3.5, 1143:A.3.3.5, 1201:3.3.2, 1201:A.3.3.2, 1410:3.3.2, 1500:3.3.16,
1500:A.3.3.16, 1584:3.3.4, 1710:3.3.6, 1710:A.3.3.6, 1720:3.3.4, 1720:A.3.3.4
Engine companies
Officers' supervision of see Company officers
Personnel accountability see Personnel accountability
Rehabilitation see Rehabilitation for fire department members
Rescue companies see also Rescue team
Truck companies 1410:Chap. 9
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.2.2, 1720:4.3.3, 1720:4.3.4, 1720:A.4.2.2, 1720:A.4.3.3,
1720:A.4.3.4, 1720:A.4.5.1
Wildland fire control 1143:A.6.1
Companionways 1405:5.2.1, 1405:5.2.1.2, 1405:12.6.2

Copyright NFPA
Company officers 1710:5.2.2.2.2, 1710:5.6.4.2.2, 1710:5.7.4.2.2, 1710:5.7.6.2.3.3
Definition 1143:3.3.6, 1710:3.3.26.1, 1710:A.3.3.26.1, 1720:3.3.22.1, 1720:A.3.3.22.1
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.1.1.1, 1720:4.3.4, 1720:4.5.2, 1720:4.7.3, 1720:A.4.1.1.1,
1720:A.4.3.4, 1720:A.4.5.1
Wildland fire control 1143:A.6.2
Compartment fires 921:5.4.5, 921:5.6.3.1, 921:5.6.3.2, 921:5.9 to 5.11, 921:6.3.2.2.3, 921:7.2.2.1,

921:A.5.9, 921:A.5.10.4.5, 921:A.5.10.6.2
Compartmentation 5000:4.4.7.3
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:13.10.5, 1901:15.1, 1901:A.12.1, 1901:A.15.1.1
Refurbishing of 1912:5.14.2, 1912:6.14, 1912:A.6.14.2, 1912:C.1.1, 1912:D.2
Combustible dust handling/processing 654:6.2.3.4
Fire investigations 921:7.2.2.1.1, 921:7.2.2.4, 921:19.3.2(1), 921:19.4.1(3)
Fire protection features 101:8.2.2, 101:A.8.2.2.3
Merchant vessels 301:8.2, 301:14.5, 301:A.8.2.2 to A.8.2.7.1.2(2)
Subterranean spaces 520:4.2
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:8.1, 1906:A.8.1.1
Compartmented
Definition 13:3.9.1.5, 13:A.3.9.1.5
Compartments see also Enclosures

Accessibility 302:4.1.1
Cargo or baggage (aircraft) see Cargo/baggage compartments (aircraft)
Cargo tank 407:4.3.15 see also Tank vehicles
Definition 385:3.3.5, 407:3.3.29
Combination (recreational vehicle) 1192:7.2.4.5
Control 79:11.5
Curtained see Curtained areas
Definition 13:3.3.5, 232:3.3.3, 232:A.3.3.3, 664:3.3.1, 1005:3.3.4, 1192:3.3.11
Fire see Fire compartments
Fire division
Definition 901:3.3.37, 901:A.3.3.37
Fire-rated
Industrial machinery conductors enclosed in 79:14.5.7, 79:A.14.5.7
Motors 79:14.4
Natural ventilation system 302:4.3, 302:4.4, 302:A.4.3
Copyright NFPA
Open to atmosphere 302:4.2
Quality 901:7.7
Records storage facilities 232:7.1.3, 232:7.1.4, 232:9.1.3, 232:9.1.5, 232:A.7.1.3, 232:A.7.1.4
Smoke see Smoke compartments
Tightly closed 555:6.1.2, 555:6.2.2
Compass
Compatibility listed 72:4.4.2, 72:Table A.8.1

Compatible material
Definition 1:3.3.156.1, 430:3.3.5.1
Compensated systems
Stairwell pressurization 92A:B.2 to B.4
Compensatory actions
Competence
Definition 472:3.3.7, 473:3.3.3
Competent person 1006:8.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.1, 1006:F.3, 1006:F.5, 1670:9.2.2

Definition 306:3.3.6, 306:A.3.3.6, 312:3.3.1, 1006:3.3.29, 1670:3.3.18
Competition area (motorsports venues) 610:7.1, 610:7.2.2, 610:7.3, 610:7.6, 610:7.8, 610:7.9
Completeness uncertainty
Compliance/compliant
Definition 450:3.3.13, 909:3.3.14, 914:3.3.13, 1936:3.3.4, 1951:3.3.25, 1971:3.3.25, 1975:3.3.5,
1977:3.3.13, 1981:3.3.11, 1982:3.3.5, 1983:3.3.11, 1991:3.3.15, 1992:3.3.13, 1994:3.3.21,
1999:3.3.17, 2112:3.3.6, 2113:3.3.7
Compliant products
Definition 1982:3.3.6, 1999:3.3.18
Components (component parts)

Definition 59A:3.3.4, 1912:3.3.11, 1951:3.3.26, 1971:3.3.26, 1977:3.3.14, 1977:A.3.3.15,
1981:3.3.12, 1981:A.3.3.12, 1982:3.3.7, 1982:A.3.3.7, 1991:3.3.16, 1991:3.3.17, 1991:A.3.3.16,
1992:3.3.14, 1992:A.3.3.14, 1994:3.3.22, 1994:A.3.3.22, 1999:3.3.19, 2112:3.3.7, 2113:3.3.8,
5000:3.3.109, 5000:35.2.6
Copyright NFPA
Components and cladding 5000:5.5.3.2
Definition 5000:3.3.110, 5000:35.2.7
Composite
Definition 270:3.3.2, 1951:3.3.27, 1971:3.3.27, 1977:3.3.15, 1991:3.3.18, 1992:3.3.15,
1994:3.3.24
Composite materials 402:7.5.11, 402:8.2.6

Composite propellant rocket motors 1125:Chap. 5

Composition 1125:4.10.2, 1125:4.10.3, 1125:4.11.2, 1125:4.13.3.1, 1125:4.13.3.3, 1125:5.9.2 to

5.9.5, 1125:5.12.3.1, 1125:5.12.3.3, 1125:6.4.11, 1125:6.4.13 to 6.4.16, 1125:7.2.2, 1125:7.3.3,
1125:7.8.1, 1125:7.8.2, 1125:7.8.6(2), 1125:A.5.9.3
Clothing contaminated by 1125:4.11.7, 1125:4.12.4, 1125:5.10.2.3, 1125:5.11.2.4
Delay
Ejection
Explosive see Explosive compositions
Propellant
Pyrotechnic see Pyrotechnic composition
Safety precautions 1125:4.7.3, 1125:4.9.1, 1125:4.9.2.1, 1125:4.9.3, 1125:4.11.5, 1125:4.12.5.1,
1125:5.6.3, 1125:5.8.1, 1125:5.10.2.1, 1125:5.11.3, 1125:5.11.4
Waste 1125:4.11.3, 1125:5.10.1.2
Whistle
Compost
Processes 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:A.10.9
Compound gauges see Gauges
Compressed air see also Air compressors

Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.7
Breathing air see Breathing air
Cleaning use 70B:8.7.2.2, 70B:8.7.2.3, 70B:10.3.7.3, 70B:20.3.2, 484:6.4.4, 484:7.6.1.1.2,
484:9.10.3.5(C), 484:12.4.4, 484:12.4.5, 484:13.2.2.3.4, 655:7.2.2.2, 664:11.2.1.1,
664:A.11.2.1.1
Foam systems 1145:5.3.2, 1145:5.3.2.1.1, 1145:5.3.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.1.1, 1145:6.2.2.1,
Copyright NFPA
1145:6.2.2.2, 1145:6.2.3.1, 1145:7.2.9, 1150:A.3.3.11, 1901:4.5.7, 1901:Chap. 22, 1901:Fig. B.2
Definition 1145:3.3.6, 1145:A.3.3.6, 1901:3.3.42, 1901:A.3.3.42, 1906:3.3.20, 1906:A.3.3.20
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.6, 1911:Chap. 12, 1911:Chap. 21, 1911:C.3
Slug flow 1145:7.2.9.1
Wildland fires, use in 1906:Chap. 14
Marine fire-fighting vessel systems 1925:12.6.5, 1925:13.3
Medical use see Air compressors
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.5.4.3.7.3
Ventilation 1:63.2.16.2
Compressed gas 1:60.1.2.11.2.3, 1:60.1.2.17.2(4), 55

Chemical process areas, handling and use in 497:4.2.4, 497:Fig. 5.9.2(a), 497:Fig. 5.9.2(b),
497:Fig. 5.9.5, 497:Fig. 5.10.2(a), 497:Fig. 5.10.2(b), 497:Fig. 5.10.5
Coal mines and coal processing plants 120:4.2.3, 120:5.2.5, 120:6.2.4, 120:7.1, 120:7.1.4,
120:7.1.5, 120:7.2, 120:8.5, 120:A.7.1, 120:A.7.1.4.1, 120:A.7.1.5.9, 120:A.8.5
Containers see Compressed gas containers
Cylinders see Compressed gas cylinders
Definition 1:3.3.122.1, 1:A.3.3.122.1, 55:3.3.29.1, 55:A.3.3.29.1, 115:3.3.10.1, 318:3.3.3,
5000:3.3.270.1, 5000:A.3.3.270.1
Facilities for 5000:6.4.2.16
Flammability characteristics of 45:Annex E
Flammable compressed gas
Marine vessels carrying 306:6.5
Handling 1:63.1 to 63.3, 1:A.63.2.8 to A.63.2.10, 55
Inflation, use for 1:63.3.3.1.11
Liquefied
Marine vessels carrying 306:6.5
Mixtures 1:63.1.3.3, 1:63.1.3.4
Natural gas see Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Nonliquefied
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(b), 1:63.1.2
Pesticides 434:5.4.3, 434:A.5.4.3.3
Piping
Laboratories 45:11.2, 45:A.11.2.3 to A.11.2.6
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:7.6, 318:7.7, 318:8.3.1 to 8.3.4, 318:A.7.7, 318:A.8.3.2
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Safety tips for users of 45:Annex F
In solution
Storage 1:60.1.3.2, 1:63.1 to 63.3, 1:A.63.2.8 to A.63.2.10, 55
Laboratories 45:11.2, 45:A.11.2.3 to A.11.2.6
Radioactive gas 801:5.14.3.2, 801:5.14.3.3, 801:A.5.14.3.2
Systems
Definition 1:3.3.233.4, 318:3.3.27.2
Use 1:63.1 to 63.3, 1:A.63.2.8 to A.63.2.10, 55
Water mist fire protection systems, use in 750:7.8.3.2, 750:10.1.3, 750:A.10.1.3
Compressed gas containers 1:63.2.5.2, 1:63.3.1, 1:63.3.9.4, 1:A.63.3.1.1 to A.63.3.1.10.3,

1:A.63.3.1.10.3, 55 see also Compressed gas cylinders; Compressed natural gas (CNG) containers
Boat storage and 1:28.1.8.1.5(2)
CNG vehicle fuel 1:42.5.1.1.1, 1:42.5.1.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.65.3, 55:3.3.14, 318:3.3.4, 5000:3.3.119.2
Compressed gas cylinders 13:21.12, 55 see also Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders
Cutting and welding processes, use for 51B:5.6, 51B:7.1, 51B:7.3.1, 51B:7.4.2, 51B:7.5,
51B:A.7.5.2.3
Definition 45:3.3.11, 55:3.3.14.1
Laboratories, use in 45:5.4.1(5), 45:11.1, 45:11.3, 45:A.11.1.2
Compressed gas systems 55:7.1.4.1 to 7.1.4.4, 55:7.1.10.2, 55:7.3.1.1, 55:7.3.1.2, 55:7.3.1.13,

55:Annex B see also Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems
Definition 55:3.3.54.1, 55:A.3.3.54.1
Separation of hazards 55:6.3.1, 55:7.1.6, 55:7.2.2.2.2, 55:7.3.2.2.2, 55:7.5.2, 55:7.6.2, 55:7.7.2,
55:7.8.3, 55:7.9.2.2, 55:7.10.1 to 7.10.3, 55:A.7.1.6.2, 55:Fig. A.7.1.6.2
Compressed gas tanks 55
Compressed natural gas (CNG) 52:Chap. 4

Composition 52:4.2, 52:A.4.2
Containers see Compressed natural gas (CNG) containers
Cylinders see Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders
Definition 52:3.3.21.2.1, 302:3.3.9, 302:A.3.3.9
LNG-to-CNG systems 52:12.10, 52:A.12.10.6
Properties 52:A.1.1
Systems see Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems
Vehicle fuel, as see Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems
Compressed natural gas (CNG) containers see also Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders
Appurtenances 52:6.13.2, 52:8.5, 52:8.16.1, 52:11.12.1, 52:17.2.2.2, 52:17.2.2.3, 52:A.8.5.1
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Definition 52:3.3.6
Capacity 52:A.4.4
Definition 52:3.3.4
Composite
Definition 52:3.3.5
Design and construction 52:4.4, 52:A.4.4
Discharge of CNG from 52:6.14
Fuel supply 52:6.3, 52:6.3.2.2(1), 52:6.3.2.2(2), 52:6.5.1, 52:6.8.1, 52:8.9.1.5.1, 52:8.14.2,
52:8.17.4, 52:10.11.2
Industrial trucks 505:8.1.3.4, 505:8.1.3.6, 505:8.1.3.7, 505:8.1.3.9, 505:8.1.3.11,
505:A.8.1.3.9.2
Maintenance 52:6.13.2 to 6.13.5, 52:8.16.1
Pressure regulators 52:6.8
Pressure relief devices 52:4.5
Return to service 52:6.12.4, 52:6.12.6, 52:A.6.12.4
Siting 52:8.4, 52:A.8.4.3.3, 52:A.8.4.3.5.5
Valves 52:4.9.4, 52:6.6.1, 52:6.6.2
Definition 52:3.3.7
Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders 52:4.4.4, 52:4.4.6, 52:A.4.4.4

Charging 52:8.14.1
Definition 52:3.3.8
Pressure relief devices 52:4.5, 52:6.13.4
Shutoff valves 52:8.11.1.1
Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems

Compression, storage, and dispensing 52:Chap. 8, 52:10.4.2.1, 52:10.4.3
Industrial trucks 505:1.3.1, 505:Table 4.2, 505:4.2.14.3, 505:6.1.2, 505:6.1.5, 505:8.1.3,
505:8.4.1, 505:A.8.1.3.9.2
Definition 505:3.3.2.1, 505:3.3.2.2, 505:3.3.2.12, 505:3.3.2.15
Marinas and boatyards 303:7.2.1.5(2), 303:8.12, 303:A.8.12
Marine vessels, commercial and pleasure craft 52:Chap. 17, 302:8.5, 302:A.8.5
Residential fueling facility 52:Chap. 10
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:6.2.2, 853:8.1.5.5
Vehicular fuel systems 1:30.2.9.6, 1:A.30.2.9.6, 30A:1.1.2, 30A:7.4.7, 30A:7.6.6, 30A:8.2.1,
30A:9.7.8, 30A:Chap. 12, 30A:A.1.1.2, 30A:A.7.6.6, 30A:A.8.2.1, 52, 54:10.29, 502:G.1,
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502:G.2
Buildings housing 5000:6.4.2.10
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.1, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.1.1 to A.42.5.1.9
Compressors
Acetylene 51:8.4.4
Air see Air compressors
Hydrogen 52:14.8, 52:14.10.4, 52:14.10.5
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:11.9.1, 52:12.8, 52:12.10.4, 52:12.10.5, 59A:6.2, 59A:11.5,
59A:14.4.4(3)
LP-Gas 58:5.17.3, 58:5.17.6, 58:6.17.3, 58:6.18.2.4, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 59:7.7, 59:11.2.1.1
Mounted on vehicle 58:9.4.1.2, 58:9.4.4.1
Portable 58:5.17.3.4, 58:6.17.3.3, 58:6.17.3.5, 58:11.14.1.5
Water spray protection 15:7.3.2, 15:A.7.3.2
Computational fluid dynamics

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) 450:10.5, 450:10.6.2, 1061:A.5.2.3, 1061:A.5.4.1(B), 1221:Chap.

10, 1221:C.1.2.6, 1221:Annex D
Definition 450:3.3.18.1, 1061:3.3.1, 1061:A.3.3.1, 1221:3.3.19, 1221:A.3.3.19
Terminal
Computer areas see Information technology equipment areas
Computer equipment and systems see Information technology equipment and systems
Computer rooms see Information technology equipment rooms
Concealed
Definition70E:100.I, 73:3.3.6
Concealed detectors 72:6.11.2, 72:A.6.11.2
Concealed spaces
Fire investigations 921:5.12, 921:7.2.2.5, 921:7.4.5
Fire protection features 101:8.6.10, 101:A.8.6.10.2(2), 5000:4.4.7.2, 5000:5.2.11.2, 5000:8.4.4.2,
5000:8.11.2.2, 5000:8.11.2.3, 5000:8.14, 5000:48.3.3.3
Historic structures 914:8.2(6), 914:9.5.3.5, 914:A.8.2(6), 914:A.9.5.3.5
Insulation in 5000:8.16.2
Marine vessels 1405:5.1.5.1, 1405:5.1.5.2, 1405:13.10(7)
Merchant vessels 301:6.1.11, 301:8.2.7, 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table
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13.1.2, 301:Table 14.1.4, 301:Table 15.1.3, 301:Table 18.1.2, 301:21.3.4.11,
301:A.8.2.7.1.2(2)
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.8.5, 301:21.15.12.5, 301:B.1.14
Reroofing, created during 5000:15.4.2.9
Sprinkler systems 13:8.3.2.5(5), 13:8.6.4.1.4, 13:8.15.1, 13:Fig. 8.15.19.4.3, 13:8.15.22,
13:A.8.6.2.2.1, 13:A.8.15.1.2
Cleanrooms 13:21.26.1.2
Marine systems 13:25.4.4, 13:A.25.4.4
Type IV construction 5000:7.2.5.1, 5000:7.2.5.2, 5000:7.2.5.4, 5000:D.2.5.3
Unsprinklered 13:8.15.22.1, 13:11.2.3.1.4(3), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:11.2.3.2.7.2, 13:12.9,
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(3), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
Concentrates see specific type, such as Fluoroprotein foam concentrates
Concentration
Definition 11:3.3.2, 11:A.3.3.2, 53:3.3.5
Concentration—time curve
Concourse
Definition 130:3.3.10, 130:A.3.3.10
As point of safety 130:5.5.6.2.1, 130:5.5.6.2.2
Concrete 921:Table 5.5.2.3, 921:7.3.5.1.2, 921:7.3.5.2.1, 921:7.3.5.3, 5000:8.8.2.2.1(3),

5000:36.5.8, 5000:40.3.7, 5000:Chap. 41, 5000:44.6.2, 5000:47.4.1.4, 5000:48.3.3.4(1),
5000:48.4.1.8.3(2), 5000:A.8.9
Accelerants on 921:16.5.4.4
Chimneys and fireplaces 5000:32.11, 5000:43.9
Containers/tanks
Gravity tanks 22:4.3.1, 22:Chap. 10, 22:17.7
Lightning protection for 780:5.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.7, 59A:7.4, 59A:A.5.7.5
Prestressed 59A:7.4.1
Electrical installations in 70:250.50, 70:250.52(A), 70:250.66(B), 70:250.68(A), 70:300.6(A)(3),
70:300.6 (B), 70:353.10, 70:354.10, 70:356.10(7)
Fire resistance rating 5000:8.2.3.2.2
Floors 5000:7.2.5.6.4
Foundation walls, thickness of 5000:36.6.2.1 to 36.6.2.3, 5000:36.6.2.7
Lintels 80:4.8.3.1, 80:10.2.3
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Plain 5000:Table 36.6.2.2(a)
Definition 5000:3.3.114.1, 5000:35.2.8.1
Precast 5000:36.5.5, 5000:36.5.6, 5000:41.2, 5000:41.8.1.3
Quality assurance programs 5000:40.2.4, 5000:40.3.7, 5000:40.3.8, 5000:41.4
Radon protection 5000:49.2.5.3.3.2
Reinforced 5000:35.1.2.8.2, 5000:Tables 36.6.2.2(b) to (d)
Definition 5000:3.3.114.2, 5000:35.2.8.2
Retaining walls 5000:36.9.3
Roof coverings 5000:38.2.1.2(2), 5000:38.2.1.2(3), 5000:38.4.2.1.1, 5000:38.5.2.3, 5000:38.9.4,
5000:Table 38.9.4.1, 5000:A.38.9.4.5
Roof decks 5000:38.3.2, 5000:A.38.3.2
Sills 80:4.8.2.12
Slabs 5000:39.8.2, 5000:41.2.1, 5000:41.6
Fire endurance of 251:Annex F
On steel decks 5000:41.2.2
Spalling of 921:6.2.5, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:A.6.2.5, 921:A.6.3.2.2.3
Swimming pools 5000:32.8.3.1, 5000:32.8.3.3
Towers 5000:32.14.1.2
Wood used with 5000:45.6.9.6.4 to 45.6.9.6.6, 5000:45.6.9.6.8, 5000:45.6.9.6.11,
5000:45.6.9.6.12, 5000:45.6.10
Concurrent
Concussion pyrotechnics 1126:8.2.2.4, 1126:8.3.7, 1126:8.4.2

Definitions 1124:D.1.9 to D.1.11, 1126:3.3.10, 1126:3.3.11, 1126:D.1.10
Condensate (condensation)
Definition 36:3.3.1, 54:3.3.22
Condensers
Definition 36:3.3.2
Solvent extraction plants 36:8.9, 36:B.12
Condominiums, boat 303
Conduction 921:5.5.1.3, 921:5.5.2, 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.2.4, 921:6.3.1.1, 921:20.4.2.1,

921:23.7.2.4.1, 921:A.5.5.2.2
Definition 550:3.4.6, 921:3.3.32
Conductive
Definition70E:100.I, 77:3.3.8, 99:E.1.2
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Conductive floors see Floors, Conductive
Conductive footwear see Footwear, Conductive
Conductive hose 77:8.4.3, 77:A.8.4.3

Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher hose 10:7.3.1.3, 10:A.7.3.1.3
Conductive surfaces, exposed 99:4.3.3.1.1.2, 99:4.3.3.1.1.3, 99:10.2.3.2, 99:10.2.13.2,

99:10.2.13.4.1, 99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:E.6.6.8.5
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.46
Conductivity 77:5.2.3, 77:7.4.3.3 to 7.4.3.7, 77:Annex F

Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher hose 10:7.3.1.3, 10:A.7.3.1.3
Of extinguishing agents 10:4.1.4
Increasing to control static electricity 77:7.4.3.2, 77:7.4.3.7
Of liquids 77:8.3.3, 77:9.4.2, 77:A.8.3.3.1, 77:B.2, 77:Annex F
Conductor fill 70:300.17, 70:314.16, 70:342.22, 70:344.22, 70:348.22, 70:350.22, 70:352.22,

70:353.22, 70:354.100(D), 70:355.22, 70:356.22, 70:360.22(A), 70:392.9, 70:392.10, 70:517.74(A)
Audio systems 70:640.23(A)
Boxes 70:314.16(B)(1)
Elevators 70:620.32, 70:620.33
Fixture wire 70:402.7
Hazardous (classified) locations, sealing fittings 70:501.15(C)(6), 70:505.16(D)(5)
Raceways
Cellular concrete floor 70:372.11
Cellular metal floor 70:374.5
Strut-type channel 70:384.22
Surface 70:386.22, 70:388.22
Underfloor 70:390.5
Remote control circuits70:725.51
Signs 70:600.31(C)
Theaters 70:520.6
Tubing 70:358.22, 70:362.22
Wireways 70:376.22, 70:378.22
X-ray equipment 70:660.8
Conductors, electrical 70:110.6, 70:300.14, 70:310, 70:Chap. 9 Table 8 see also Feeders
AC resistance and reactance 70:Chap. 9 Table 9
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Alloying 921:8.10.6.3, 921:A.8.10.6.3
Aluminum 70:250.120(B), 70:310.14, 70:Chap. 9 Table 8
Ampacity see Ampacity
Approval 70E:400.2
Bare
Definition70E:100.I
Bonding see also Bonding
Boxes and fittings, junction 70:300.4(H), 70:314.16, 70:314.17
Branch circuits see Branch circuits
Cablebus 70:370.4, 70:370.5, 70:370.8
Calculations, examples 70:Annex D
Charging of 77:5.1.11 to 5.1.14, 77:6.3
Circuit 72:9.7.1.1
Communications 70:800
Control 70:517.74
Fire alarm 70:760
Less than 50 volts 70:720
Over 600 volts 70:490
Signal, remote-control, power-limited 70:725
Clearances 70E:410.7(B) to (D)
Combinations 70:Chap. 9 Table 1
Communications systems 70E:450.5(C), 70E:450.5(D)
Conductivity of conductor materials 921:8.2.4, 921:8.7.1 to 8.7.4, 921:A.8.7.4
Connections 70E:400.10
Construction, general 70:Tables 310.13(A) to 310.13(C)
Continuity70:250.14
Copper 70:110.5, 70:505.18(A), 70:760.49(C)
Ampacities 70:Tables 310.16 to 310.21, 70:Tables 310.69 to 310.86, 70:B.310.1 to B.310.10
Properties 70:Chap. 9 Table 8
Copper-clad aluminum
Corrosive conditions 70:300.6, 70:310.9, 70:352.10(B), 70:353.10(2), 70:505.18(B)
Covered
Definition 70:100 .I, 77:3.3.9
Down
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Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1.4, 73:4.1.5, 73:4.1.9, 73:4.1.10, 73:4.1.11, 73:4.4,
73:4.7.1, 73:4.7.5, 73:4.8.5, 73:4.9.3, 73:4.9.7(3), 73:4.9.10
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts 70:620 .II
to 620 .IV
Entering boxes, cabinets, and meter socket enclosures 70E:420.2(A)
Evidence of damage to, collecting 921:8.11.6
Feeder 70:215
Fire damage (non-electrical) 921:8.10.6, 921:A.8.10.6.3, 921:A.8.10.6.4
Fire-melted 921:8.10.2 to 8.10.4, 921:8.10.5.1, 921:8.10.6.2, 921:A.8.10.2 to A.8.10.4
Fixture wires 70:402
Free air, in 70:Tables 310.17, 70:310.19, 70:310.20
Grounded see Grounded conductors
Grounding see Grounding conductors
Grounding electrode see Grounding electrode conductors
Identification and marking 70:310.12, 70E:410.1(A), 70E:410.2(A), 70E:410.3, 70E:420.6
Installation 72:4.4.7.1, 72:A.4.4.7.1
Insulated 70:300.4(G), 70:310, 70:312.6(C), 70E:210.4, 70E:450.1(B), 73:4.1.4, 77:5.3.6,
77:5.3.7, 921:8.7.5, 921:8.11.7
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, and stairway chair lifts
70:620.11
Fire alarm systems70:760.49(B)
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.20, 70:505.18(B)
Identification 70:310.11, 70:310.12
Lighting fixtures70:410.52, 70:410.117(A)
Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less 70:411.5(D)
Line-type fire detectors70:760.179(J)
Service conductors 70:230.22, 70:230.30, 70:230.41
Splices and joints 70:110.14(B), 70:400.9, 70:530.12, 70:590.4(G)
Theaters 70:520.42
Intrinsically safe 70:504.30, 70:504.50
Maintenance 70B:9.9.9.1, 70B:9.9.9.3, 70B:19.2.2, 70B:19.8.2.2, 70B:21.13, 70B:27.7.1 to
27.7.3, 70B:29.3.1, 70B:29.4.1, 70B:29.4.4, 70B:29.5.2, 70B:29.5.3, 70B:29.5.6, 70B:B.1.14,
70E:205.11, 70E:210.3
Motor circuits 70:430.6, 70:430 .II
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9.3.2, 302:9.9.3.3.1, 302:9.9.5, 302:9.9.6, 302:9.13,
302:9.14, 302:10.7.3, 302:10.13, 302:10.14.4, 302:10.14.11, 302:10.15.2, 302:10.15.4,
302:A.9.13.2, 302:A.9.14.1 to A.9.14.3.2, 302:A.10.14.4
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Multiple 70:250.30(A)(8)(b), 70:250.102(C), 70:250.122(F), 70:300.5(I), 70:300.20, 70:310.4,
70:392.8(D), 70:520.27(A)(2), 70:620.12(A)(1), 70E:420.1(C)(3)(b)
Neutral 1901:23.3.1.4, 1901:23.3.1.5, 1901:23.3.2.1, 1901:23.3.2.2
Nicked or stretched 921:8.11.5
Number of see Conductor fill
Outside wiring 70:225
Overcurrent protection 70:230.90, 70:230.91, 70:230.208, 70:240.4, 70:240.22, 70:240.91,
70:370.5, 70E:410.9(A)(1), 70E:410.9(A)(2)
Overdriven staples in 921:8.11.8, 921:A.8.11.8
Overload see Overload
Paralleled 70:250.30(A)(8)(b), 70:250.102(C), 70:250.122(F), 70:300.5(I), 70:300.20, 70:310.4,
70:392.8(D), 70:520.27(A)(2), 70:620.12(A)(1)
Pendant fixtures70:410.54
Photovoltaic systems 70E:450.6(B), 70E:450.6(C)(1)
Poles, on 70E:410.7(A), 70E:450.5(C)(1)
Protective 79:8.2.1.2, 79:8.2.2, 79:8.2.5, 79:A.8.2.1.2, 79:A.8.2.5.2
Definition 70B:3.3.56, 79:3.3.78
Radio and television 70:810, 70:820
Railway, power and light from 70:110.19
Recreational vehicle site feeder circuit 70:551.73, 70:551.80
Definition 70:551.2
Remote-control circuits 70:725
Selection of, examples 70:Annex D
Service 70E:410.7, 73:4.1.4, 73:4.1.5, 73:4.1.9, 921:8.3.2.1, 921:8.3.2.2, 921:8.10.3.3
Service-entrance 70:230 .IV, 70:338.10(A)
Signal circuits 70:725, 70:760
Single 70:392.3(B)(1), 70:392.8(E), 70:392.10, 70:392.11(B), 70:392.11(C), 70:392.13(B),
70E:420.1(C)(3)(a), 70E:430.11(D)(2)
Size 70:110.6, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 5 and 5A, 921:8.2.2, 921:8.2.2.8, 921:8.7.2, 921:8.9.2.1.2
Sparks between 77:5.3.3, 77:A.5.3.3.4
Stranded 70:310.3, 921:8.10.2.2, 921:8.10.6.2.1, 921:24.5.2.1.1
Substations 70B:9.1.3, 70B:Table I.1
Supply, industrial machinery 79:1.4, 79:5.1, 79:7.2.2, 79:7.2.4.2, 79:7.2.5, 79:Chap. 12,
79:13.1.2, 79:13.1.3, 79:13.2, 79:A.5.1.1, 79:A.5.1.3, 79:A.7.2.2, 79:A.13.2.2.1 to A.13.2.4.1
Grounded
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Grounding conductors 79:13.2.2, 79:13.2.3, 79:A.13.2.2.1, 79:A.13.2.3.1
Supports 70:300.19, 70E:420.1(D)(2)
Tap see also Splices and taps
Temperature limitations 70:310.10, 70:338.10(B)(3)
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Tunnel installations 70E:450.1(I)(2) to (4)
Underground 70:230 .III, 70:310.7, 70:340.10, 70:340.104
Undersized 921:8.11.4
Ungrounded 70:210.5(C), 70:210.10, 70:215.12(C), 70:230.90(A), 70:240.15, 70:300.4(G),
921:8.3.2.1.2, 921:8.5.1.1, 921:8.7, 921:8.7.5.1.2, 921:8.9.5.1
Identification 70E:410.2(A), 70E:410.3
Working on or near 70E:110.1, 70E:110.8, 70E:130
X-ray equipment 70:517 .V, 70:660.6 to 660.9
Conductors, lightning see Lightning conductors
Conduit bodies 70:314.5, 70:314.16(C), 70:314.28, 70:352.10(H), 70:355.10(H), 70:392.6(J)

Conduit fill 70:310.15(B)(5), 70:Chap. 9 Table 1 Note 3
Conduits
Boxes supporting 70:314.23(H)(2)
Circuits, physical protection of remote control70:725.31(B)
Conductors, number in 70:Chap. 9 Table1, 70:Annex C
Dimensions 70:Chap. 9 Table 4
Flexible metal 70:348, 79:13.5.4, 79:A.13.5.4.1.2
High density polyethylene 70:353
IGS cable 70:326.116
Intermediate metal 70:342
Industrial machinery 79:13.5.3.2.3, 79:A.13.5.3.2.3
Internal seals for 804:8.1.3.4.3
Liquidtight flexible
Metal 70:350, 79:13.5.4.3
Copyright NFPA
Nonmetallic 70:356, 79:13.5.5, 79:A.13.5.5.5
Metallic and nonmetallic tubing see Tubing, electrical
Number of fixture wires in 70:402.7
Outside wiring 70:225.10
Penetrations for 5000:8.8.2, 5000:8.8.7, 5000:A.8.8.2.2.1(1)
Reinforced thermosetting resin 70:355
Rigid
Metal 70:344
Industrial machinery 79:13.5.3, 79:A.13.5.3.1.2 to A.13.5.3.3.3
Nonmetallic 79:13.5.3.3, 79:A.13.5.3.3.1, 79:A.13.5.3.3.3
Polyvinyl chloride 70:352
Structural members, placement in 5000:7.2.7.11
Utility, release of flammable and combustible liquids in 329:4.1.3, 329:4.1.9, 329:4.1.10,
329:5.1.1(2), 329:5.2.2, 329:5.4.2, 329:5.4.8, 329:5.4.15, 329:6.1.2.1, 329:6.2.9(5),
329:8.2.1(3), 329:9.4, 329:A.5.2.2, 329:A.9.4.2
Water spray protection 15:7.4.3.7
Conference rooms see Assembly occupancies
Confidential data see Data
Confidential information
Definition 730:3.3.27.1, 730:A.3.3.27.1
Confidentiality
Confine
Confine a fire 550:4.5.1, 550:4.5.2.2, 901:Table 11.5.2

Definition 550:3.3.7, 901:3.3.15, 901:A.3.3.15
Confined fires 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4
Confined spaces
Approach 1006:7.2.1 to 7.2.3, 1006:A.7.2.2
Boilers 85:J.4
Definition 31:3.3.14, 85:3.3.42, 96:3.3.45.2, 211:3.3.51, 326:3.3.6, 472:3.3.8, 472:A.3.3.8,
Copyright NFPA
1006:3.3.30, 1006:A.3.3.30, 1404:3.3.5, 1404:A.3.3.5, 1500:3.3.17, 1500:A.3.3.17, 1620:3.3.4,
1620:A.3.3.4, 1670:3.3.19, 1670:A.3.3.19, 1670:A.7.2.4(4)
Entry 326:7.3.12, 1006:7.1.2, 1006:7.1.3, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.7.2.2
Definition 1006:3.3.32, 1951:3.3.28
Entry opening 1006:7.2.1
Entry permit 326:7.3.12, 1006:7.2.2(A), 1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:Annex C
Definition 326:3.3.20, 1006:3.3.34
Marine vessels 1405:7.11.1, 1405:7.11.2, 1405:12.5.1, 1405:12.10.8.2.1, 1405:12.11.5.2.2
Oil-burning equipment in 31:5.4, 31:10.2.6, 31:10.2.7, 31:10.6.2, 31:10.8.2, 31:10.14.3
Rescues 1006:Chap. 7, 1006:F.4, 1500:A.7.9.7, 1670:Chap. 7, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:A.9.2.3(6),
1670:A.11.2.3(5), 1670:D.3, 1670:F.1, 1670:Annex H, 1670:Annex I
Definitions 1670:3.3.20, 1670:3.3.21
Preplan 1006:7.2.1, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:A.7.2.2
Team 1006:Fig. C.1(b)
Self-contained breathing apparatus used in 1404:6.6.2(5), 1404:6.7.4(5), 1404:6.8.4(6),
1404:6.9.4(7), 1404:6.10.1.4(5), 1404:A.6.6.2(5), 1500:A.7.9.7
Special atmospheres in 1620:8.4.7(1)
Types
Definition 1006:3.3.38, 1006:A.3.3.38
Confinement, of hazardous materials

Connections see also Connectors

Compressed natural gas systems, hose for 52:4.3.1(5), 52:4.10
Electrical see Electrical connections
Fire department see Fire department connections
Gas supply see Gas supply connections
Hose see Hose connections
LP-Gas containers see LP-Gas containers, Connections
Plumbing system, recreational vehicle 1192:7.1.1.3, 1192:7.1.3.1, 1192:7.1.5.2, 1192:7.2.2,
1192:7.4.3
Private fire service mains 24:4.1.3(10), 24:5.1, 24:5.4, 24:5.5, 24:5.8, 24:5.9, 24:6.3.1, 24:8.1.4,
24:10.1.3, 24:10.1.6.2, 24:A.5.1, 24:A.5.4, 24:A.5.9, 24:A.6.3.1
Pump 1906:9.5, 1906:A.9.5.1 to A.9.5.7.2
Shore see International shore connections
Sprinkler system see Sprinkler system connections
Copyright NFPA
Standpipe systems see Hose connections
Utilities 5000:1.7.6.7.4
Manufactured housing 225:6.2.3.3.1, 225:7.4, 225:8.8.3, 225:Chap. 10
Vehicle fuel 52:4.3.1(6), 52:4.11, 52:5.2.1(6), 52:5.11, 52:6.9, 52:8.3.5, 52:9.2.6
Water, manufactured housing 225:10.2, 225:A.10.2.3.2, 501:9.9.2.1, 501:9.9.2.2
Water mist systems 750:7.10, 750:10.5.5, 750:12.2.1.1, 750:A.7.10.1, 750:A.10.5.5, 750:Fig.
A.11.1.6(g)
Marine systems 750:14.1.9, 750:14.1.10, 750:A.14.1.9.4, 750:A.14.1.10
Water tank 1906:11.3.1
Connectors see also Connections

Air see Air connectors
Chimney see Chimneys, Connectors
Electrical see Electrical connectors
Flexible see Flexible connectors
Fueling, liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:12.4.9, 52:12.4.10, 52:14.4.9, 52:14.4.10
Gas appliance 501:10.4.12.2
Gas supply see Gas supply connectors
Pressure (solderless) 501:11.4.3, 501:11.9.4.2, 501:A.11.9.4.2
Quick (LP-Gas) 58:5.9.6
Vent see Vent connectors
Water, manufactured housing
Consequences
Fire risk assessment 551:4.4.3.6, 551:5.1.1.1, 551:5.1.2.1(3), 551:5.4, 551:5.5.1, 551:5.5.2,
551:5.5.6, 551:6.2.2.7, 551:A.5.4, 551:A.5.5.1.1, 551:A.5.5.6
Conservation
Definition 909:3.3.15, 914:3.3.14, 914:A.3.3.14
Console, control
Definition 75:3.3.4
Constant-level valves 31:8.8.10

Copyright NFPA
Construction see also Building materials; Construction sites
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:4.3, 51A:A.4.3.2
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:Chap. 4, 30B:5.2.1, 30B:5.3, 30B:7.3.2, 30B:A.5.3
Aerosol manufacture and storage buildings 1:61.4.2
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:Chap. 4, 61:8.2.2, 61:10.4.4
Air conditioning systems 90A:4.3.1, 90A:4.3.3, 90A:4.3.10.2.4 to 4.3.10.2.15, 90A:Chap. 5,
90A:A.4.3.1.5.1(1), 90A:A.4.3.3.5, 90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90B:Chap. 5
Aircraft hangars 409:Chap. 5, 409:8.1 to 8.8, 409:9.1 to 9.13, 409:10.1, 409:10.3, 409:10.4,
409:A.8.1.1, 409:A.8.4.4, 409:A.8.5.2, 409:A.8.7.1, 409:A.8.7.3, 409:A.9.1, 409:A.10.3.3.1,
409:A.10.3.3.2, 409:Annex B
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.3.1, 1:A.21.2.3.1
Alkali metals facilities 484:5.2, 484:5.3.3.5, 484:A.5.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.1.1.4.4, 101:20.1.6, 101:20.7.9, 101:21.1.6,
101:21.7.9
Apartment buildings as board and care occupancies 101:32.4.1.4, 101:33.4.1.4
Archaic materials and assemblies 909:Annex O, 914:Annex O
Assembly occupancies 101:12.1.6, 101:12.4.5.2, 101:12.4.5.3, 101:13.1.6
Beam 72:5.6.3.1.2, 72:5.6.3.2.2, 72:5.6.5.3, 72:5.7.3.2.4, 72:11.8.4.4, 72:A.5.6.5.3,
72:A.5.7.3.2.4
Block creel 1983:6.1.2, 1983:6.2.2, 1983:6.6.2
Definition 1983:3.3.50.1, 1983:A.3.3.50.1
Boiler furnaces 85:4.3, 85:9.4.6.6, 85:A.4.3.1, 85:A.4.3.2
Building Construction and Safety Code® 5000
Buildings under see Buildings
Bullet-resistant see Bullet-resistant construction
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.1
Classification for incident reporting/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:7.4.1, 901:7.4.2,
901:7.4.3, 901:Table 8.6.1.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 9.4.2.2, 901:10.8, 901:Table 16.6.5.2,
901:A.6.5.3, 901:A.8.6.1.2, 901:A.16.6.5.2
Classification number 1142:6.1, 1142:6.2, 1142:A.6.2
Closed
Definition70:545.3
Closed combustible96:4.3.6(2)
Definition96:3.3.13.1, 96:Fig. A.3.3.13
Cultural property occupancies 909:4.3.1.3, 909:6.3, 909:7.3.1.2.2, 909:7.3.1.3, 909:12.8,
909:Chap. 12, 909:Chap. 13, 909:16.7 to 16.9, 909:A.6.3, 909:A.7.3.1.2.2, 909:A.7.3.1.3,
909:A.16.9, 909:B.4.2.2
Damage-limiting 30:9.16.1, 30:17.6.13, 30:24.5.4, 30:24.5.5, 30:A.9.16.1, 30:A.17.11.13,
Copyright NFPA
30:A.24.5.4, 30B:5.3.4, 30B:A.5.3.4.1
Definition 30:3.3.13, 30B:3.3.11, 664:3.3.3, 664:A.3.3.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.4.2, 664:8.10.4.1, 664:A.6.4.2.1 to A.6.4.2.3,
664:A.8.10.4.1
Definitions 13:3.7, 13:A.3.7.1, 13:A.3.7.2, 1051:3.3.4, 5000:3.3.115
Demolition operations see Demolition operations
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.1.6, 101:22.4.4.2, 101:23.1.6, 101A:5.4.1,
1620:14.3.2, 1620:A.14.3.2
Electric generating plants 850:5.4, 850:11.4.4.1, 850:11.4.6, 850:11.6, 851:5.4, 851:8.6
Light water nuclear power plants 804:8.3, 804:Chap. 11, 804:A.8.3.2, 804:A.8.3.7.2
Ethylene oxide storage, dispensing, and use, structures for 560:Chap. 13
Explosion-resistant 45:7.1.2, 45:7.2, 45:C.5.5
Fire doors 80:Annex G
Fire protection features 1:12.2.2, 101:7.2.9.2, 101:8.2.1, 101:A.8.2.1.2
Fire resistant see Fire resistant construction
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.3, 170:A.6.3.1 to 170:A.6.3.5
Fire tests of building construction and materials 251
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:9.6.7
Stations 130:5.2, 130:A.5.2.3.5.1
Trainways 130:6.1, 130:6.3.1.1
Vehicles 130:8.6.1
Furnaces 86:4.1.1.1, 86:Chap. 5, 86:6.6.4.2, 86:6.6.5.2, 86:10.2.4, 86:12.1.4.1, 86:12.10.1.2,
86:13.4.1, 86:A.6.6.5.2(A), 86:A.10.2.4(3), 86:A.13.4.1
Quenching tanks 86:13.2.2, 86:A.13.2.2.2
Open liquid quench tanks 86:12.9.2, 86:A.12.9
Vacuum induction furnaces 86:13.5.1, 86:A.13.5.1.2
Grandstands and bleachers 102:5.3, 102:5.7
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4, 101:18.1.6, 101:18.4.3.2, 101:18.7.9, 101:19.1.1.4.4,
101:19.1.6, 101:19.7.9, 101A:4.6.1, 101:A.18.1.1.4.3.3, 101:A.18.1.1.4.3.4, 101:A.19.1.6.5,
1620:13.3.2
Heavy 1006:9.2, 1006:A.9.2.14, 1006:D.3
Heliports, rooftop 1:21.3, 1:A.21.3.3.1 to A.21.3.6.3
Historic structures 1:20.17.3, 1:A.20.17.3(2), 914:4.3.1.3, 914:4.3.2.5, 914:6.3, 914:7.3.1.3,
914:7.3.1.6, 914:7.3.3.2, 914:12.2, 914:12.2.3, 914:Chap. 13, 914:A.7.3.1.3, 914:A.7.3.1.6,
914:Annex O
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2, 99:A.20.2.1.2.2 to A.20.2.8.8
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Hypobaric facilities 99B:Chap. 4, 99B:B.1.2.3.1
Information technology areas 75:Chap. 5
Information technology equipment 75:Chap. 7
Laboratories 99:11.3.1, 99:11.5.1, 99:A.11.3.1, 99:A.11.5.1
Libraries 909:16.7 to 16.9, 909:A.16.9
Light frame 1006:9.1, 1006:A.9.1.1 to A.9.1.9, 1006:D.2
Lightweight (aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles) 414:4.12.1
Limited-combustible material used in see Limited-combustible material
Magazines
Explosive materials 495:9.5, 495:9.6, 495:A.9.6.1(3)
Fireworks and pyrotechnic articles 1124:5.2, 1124:5.3, 1124:Annex B
Model rocket manufacturing facilities 1125:6.2, 1125:6.3, 1125:A.6.3.1.3, 1125:Annex B
Magnesium powder production plants 484:7.1.3, 484:C.7
Magnesium storage facilities 484:7.7.3.1, 484:7.7.5.2, 484:7.7.6.1
Marine terminal buildings 307:5.2, 307:A.5.3
Marine vessels 1:28.3, 1:A.28.3.1, 312, 1405:5.1, 1405:7.10, 1405:9.7.2, 1405:10.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.4.5.1, 1620:17.3.1
Model rocket manufacturing facilities
Magazines 1125:6.2, 1125:6.3, 1125:A.6.3.1.3, 1125:Annex B
Process building 1125:4.7, 1125:5.6, 1125:A.4.7.1, 1125:A.4.7.4, 1125:A.5.6.4
Museums 909:16.7 to 16.9, 909:A.16.9
Noncombustible materials used in see Noncombustible material
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:8.3, 804:Chap. 11, 804:A.8.3.2, 804:A.8.3.7.2
Obstructed
Definition 13:3.7.1
Open combustible96:4.3.6(1)
Definition96:3.3.13.2, 96:Fig. A.3.3.13
Operations 101:4.6.10, 101:A.4.6.10.1, 101:A.4.6.10.2, 241
Organic peroxide storage areas 1:70.3.4.3, 1:70.3.5.3
Oxidizer storage areas/buildings 1:70.2.7.4, 430:4.12, 430:6.3, 430:7.3, 430:8.3, 430:A.4.12,
430:A.8.3.5
Parking structures 88A:Chap. 4
Piers and wharves 307:4.2, 307:4.4, 307:A.4.2.1, 307:A.4.2.5.1, 307:A.4.2.6.1.3, 307:A.4.4.1,
1405:4.9, 1405:A.4.9
Pyroxylin plastic storage buildings 42:4.1
Copyright NFPA
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.3(9), 801:5.5, 801:A.4.3(9), 801:A.5.5, 801:C.2.2
Repair garages 1:30.2.3
101:33.4.1.4, 101A:7.2.4.1, 101A:7.4.4.1, 101A:7.6.4.1
Residential occupancies 1620:15.3.1
Roofing kettles 1:16.7.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.3, 318:Chap. 6, 318:7.1.5.3, 318:7.8.3, 318:10.5,
318:A.5.3.1, 318:A.5.3.6, 318:A.10.5.1.2, 318:C.2
Solid joist 72:5.6.3.1.1, 72:5.6.3.2.1, 72:5.6.5.2, 72:5.7.3.2.4, 72:11.8.4.4, 72:11.8.4.5,
72:A.5.6.5.2, 72:A.5.7.3.2.4, 72:A.11.8.4.5
Solvent extraction plants 36:5.3, 36:6.2, 36:7.3, 36:A.5.3.2, 36:A.6.2.3, 36:A.7.3.4
Start of construction (flood resistance)
Definition 5000:3.3.115.1, 5000:39.2.20
Subterranean spaces 520:Chap. 4
Temporary 70:590, 241:Chap. 4, 241:5.2, 241:6.1.2, 241:6.1.3, 241:6.1.3.6, 241:8.6.2, 241:10.3,
241:A.5.2.5, 241:A.5.2.8, 241:A.8.6.2.4
Theft-resistant 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.3.2, 495:9.6.1, 495:9.6.2, 495:9.6.3.1, 495:9.6.4,
495:9.6.5, 495:A.9.6.1(3)
Types 1:12.2.1, 1:A.12.2.1, 220, 1006:Annex D, 1142:6.3, 1142:A.6.3.1, 1142:G.4.1.1,
1670:Annex C, 1670:F.2, 5000:7.1.1, 5000:7.2, 5000:7.4.2.3, 5000:7.4.3.4, 5000:7.4.3.5,
5000:A.7.2.1.1, 5000:Annex D
Definition 1006:3.3.40, 1006:A.3.3.40, 5000:3.3.117
Unobstructed
Definition 13:3.7.2, 13:A.3.7.2
Ventilation systems, integration of 90A:Chap. 5
Warehouses 1620:20.3.1
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:Chap. 5
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:1.3.5, 820:4.2, 820:5.2, 820:6.2, 820:7.7.1,
820:Chap. 8, 820:10.11(5), 820:A.4.2, 820:A.5.2, 820:A.6.2, 820:A.10.11(5), 820:C.2, 820:C.3
Wood frame see Wood frame construction
Construction documents 5000:1.7.6.3, 5000:35.4, 5000:39.12.2, 5000:41.3, 5000:43.4

Definition 1:3.3.61, 5000:3.3.116, 5000:A.3.3.116
Construction sites
Accessibility of site 5000:12.3.2
Electric generating plants 850:Chap. 11
Hydroelectric 851:Chap. 8
Electrical equipment at 70B:Annex J, 241:6.1, 241:10.6.1, 241:11.4, 241:11.5.5.7, 241:A.11.3.1,
Copyright NFPA
241:A.11.4.1
Fire safety 1:Chap. 16, 241, 5000:5.2.4.2, 5000:5.5.4.2
Health care occupancies, operations at 5000:19.1.1.4, 5000:A.19.1.1.4.3
Multitenant buildings 5000:1.7.6.3.5
Occupancy 1:4.5.6.1
Preparation prior to construction 5000:36.2.5
Roofing 241:Chap. 9
Safeguards during construction 1:Chap. 16, 241, 5000:4.1.3.3.2.3, 5000:5.2.4.2, 5000:5.5.4.2,
5000:Chap. 14
Security services 601:7.2(8), 601:A.7.2(8)
Standpipe and hose systems 14:Chap. 12, 241:7.5.8.1, 241:7.6, 241:8.7.4, 241:8.7.4.2,
241:10.8.4, 241:A.8.7.4.1.1, 241:A.8.7.4.1.3, 241:A.8.7.4.2.4, 241:A.8.7.4.2.8
Storage 241:Chap. 4, 241:5.5.1, 241:5.5.3, 241:11.5.5, 241:11.6, 241:A.5.5.1.2, 241:A.11.5.5.1
Flammable and combustible liquids at isolated sites 30A:Chap. 13
Suburban and rural developments 1141:Chap. 9
Underground operations 241:Chap. 11
Waterproofing/flood resistance 5000:36.8.5, 5000:C.7
Wiring 70:590
Consumer fireworks see Fireworks, Consumer
Consumption
Contact (with live parts)

Direct
Indirect
Contain a fire 901:Table 11.5.2

Definition 901:3.3.16, 1051:3.3.8
Container assembly
Container freight stations 307:9.5.3.2.3

Definition 307:3.3.9, 307:A.3.3.9
Container ships 1405:5.3(4), 1405:8.3.3.1
Container terminals 1405:4.8(3)

Containerized cargo see also Cargo containers
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Containers
Aerosol see Aerosols
Alkali metals 484:5.1.3.2, 484:5.1.3.6, 484:5.1.3.7, 484:5.3.2.3, 484:5.3.2.4, 484:5.4.1.1,
484:5.4.1.2, 484:5.4.1.4, 484:5.4.2.4, 484:A.5.3.2.3, 484:A.5.3.2.4, 484:A.5.4.1.1
Ammonium nitrate 490:5.1, 490:5.2.1
Bulk storage
Combustible particulate solids 654:7.2.1 to 7.2.3, 654:A.7.2.1.2, 654:A.7.2.3.2.2(2) to
A.7.2.3.3.3
Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) see Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
Calcium carbide 51A:5.1, 51A:5.2.3, 51A:5.2.4, 51A:5.2.6, 51A:5.3
Carbon dioxide 12:4.4.3.3.2.2, 12:4.5.4.13.1.1 to 4.5.4.13.1.3, 12:4.6.4, 12:4.6.6, 12:4.8.3.6,
12:9.3.4, 12:9.3.4.2, 12:A.4.6.6 see also Cylinders
Cargo see Cargo containers
Cellulose nitrate film 40:6.2.6, 40:6.3.6.4, 40:6.3.6.5, 40:6.3.10, 40:6.5.5.1, 40:6.5.5.2,
40:6.5.5.4, 40:6.5.9, 40:7.2, 40:A.7.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.1.3, 2001:4.1.4, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(21),
2001:7.1.3 to 7.1.6, 2001:7.2, 2001:7.7.2.2.8, 2001:7.7.2.2.9, 2001:7.7.2.5.1(2), 2001:8.4.2.1,
2001:8.11.2, 2001:8.11.3.1, 2001:A.4.1.3.2, 2001:A.4.1.4.1 to A.4.1.4.5(2), 2001:A.7.1.4,
2001:A.7.2.1, 2001:A.7.2.2
Marine systems 2001:8.4.2 to 8.4.5, 2001:A.8.4.2
Cleaning
Infection control, for 1581:8.7.4
Safeguarding for 326
Static electricity control 77:8.13.9, 77:A.8.13.9
Closed see Closed containers
Combustible 430:4.13.3, 430:5.3.2(1)
Compressed gas see Compressed gas containers
Concrete see Concrete
Covered 35:6.1.5
Cryogenic fluids 1:63.4, 1:A.63.4.2 to A.63.4.12.2.6.2.1, 55
Cylinders see Cylinders
Definition 1:3.3.65, 30A:3.3.5, 34:3.3.3, 35:3.3.6, 55:3.3.14, 70E:320.2, 99:3.3.25, 120:3.3.12,
122:3.3.6, 326:3.3.7, 329:3.3.4, 434:3.3.3, 472:3.3.10, 560:3.3.4
Dry chemical 17:4.9, 17:5.8.3, 17:9.9.6, 17:11.1.1, 17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:11.3.1.3, 17:11.5
Earthen, lightning protection 780:7.4.2
Entry, safeguarding for 326
Ethylene oxide, storage of 560:Chap. 4, 560:Chap. 5, 560:7.2, 560:9.1.1, 560:13.2.4.1,
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560:14.1.1
Explosives 495:5.2.4, 495:5.2.5.3.1, 495:9.7.8, 495:9.7.9, 495:10.1.9, 495:10.1.10, 495:12.3,
495:A.5.2.4, 495:A.12.3(3)
Failure of 45:C.2.1
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:43.1.6.3.1, 1:43.1.6.5, 1:66.4, 1:66.4.4.3.9, 1:66.4.5.2.3,
1:66.4.5.4, 1:66.4.5.5.2, 1:66.4.5.6.5, 1:66.4.5.6.6, 1:66.4.7, 1:66.4.8.1.3, 1:66.5.3.7.1,
1:66.5.3.7.4, 1:66.5.3.7.8, 1:66.5.3.7.9, 1:66.5.4.2, 1:66.5.4.4.1, 1:66.5.4.5, 1:A.43.1.6.5.2,
1:A.66.4.2.1(5) to A.66.4.10.2, 1:A.66.4.5.2.4, 1:A.66.4.8.1.3, 1:A.66.5.3.7.8, 1:A.66.5.4.5(3),
30:9.3.10, 30:9.4, 30:Chap. 10, 30:Chap. 11, 30:Chap. 12, 30:Chap. 13, 30:14.6.3, 30:22.4.2.4
to 22.4.2.6, 30:A.9.3.10.3, 30:A.9.4.1
Closed 30:18.3.1
Coal mines and coal processing operations 120:7.5.1.2, 120:7.5.1.4, 120:7.5.2, 120:7.5.4.1,
120:7.6.1.2, 120:7.6.1.3, 120:7.6.2, 120:7.6.3.1, 120:7.6.3.4, 120:7.6.3.9 to 7.6.3.11,
120:7.6.4, 120:7.6.8.6, 120:A.7.6.2.2 to A.7.6.2.13, 120:A.7.6.3.10
Fire protection 30:Chap. 16, 30:A.9.4.1, 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
Definition 30:3.3.10, 30:A.3.3.10
Relieving-style 30:16.3.7, 30:16.5.2.1 to 16.5.2.4
Definition 30:16.2.3, 30:A.16.2.3
Transfer of liquids 30:18.3.4, 30:18.4.2, 30:18.4.6, 30:A.18.4.6(3)
Flatcars, for transport of explosive materials 495:12.3, 495:A.12.3(3)
Halon 1301 12A:4.1.3, 12A:4.1.4, 12A:6.1.3, 12A:6.1.4, 12A:6.2, 12A:6.7.2.1.8 to 6.7.2.1.10,
12A:6.7.2.4.1(2), 12A:6.7.2.4.5, 12A:A.6.1, 12A:A.6.1.4, 12A:Annex E
Hazardous materials 1:60.1.2.5.1.1, 1:60.1.2.18, 1:60.1.2.22.2, 1:60.3.2.5.1.1, 1:60.3.2.5.1.2,
1:60.3.2.7.3
Identification 1:60.1.2.11.2.1, 1:60.1.2.11.2.2
Incidents, response to 472:5.2.1.1, 472:5.2.1.2, 472:5.2.3, 472:7.1.2.2(1), 472:7.2.1,
472:7.2.3, 472:7.2.4, 472:7.4.3, 472:8.5.1(2), 472:9.2.1.2.2, 472:9.2.2.2, 472:9.2.3.2,
472:9.3.1.2.2, 472:9.3.2.2, 472:9.3.3.1, 472:9.4.1.2.2, 472:A.5.2.1.1, 472:A.5.2.3,
472:A.7.2.1.3, 472:A.7.2.1.4, 472:A.7.2.3, 472:A.7.4.3(1) to (11), 472:A.9.3.1.2.2(2)(e)
Transfer from 1:60.3.2.8.2
Hydrogen see Hydrogen containers
Laboratory 45:5.4.1(5), 45:10.3.3, 45:10.3.4, 45:10.4, 45:11.1, 45:11.3, 45:13.3, 45:A.10.3.3,
45:A.10.4.3, 45:A.10.4.6, 45:A.11.1.2, 45:C.2.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) see Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers
LP-Gas see LP-Gas containers
Metal, static electricity control 77:8.13.3, 77:8.13.4, 77:8.13.6.2, 77:F.2.2
Mobile see Mobile containers
Noncombustible, for oxidizer storage 430:5.3.2, 430:6.2.4, 430:A.5.3.2, 430:A.6.2.4
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Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.4.1, 35:7.3.1, 35:7.4, 35:8.1.1, 35:8.1.2.5 to 8.1.2.9, 35:8.1.3,
35:8.1.4, 35:9.5.1.4, 35:A.8.1.1.1, 35:A.8.1.1.2(2), 35:A.8.1.2.8, 35:A.8.1.3.3, 35:A.8.1.4,
35:A.9.5.1.4
Oxidizers, storage of 430:4.3, 430:4.4.5, 430:4.13.2, 430:5.3.2, 430:6.2.4(3), 430:7.2.5,
430:8.2.2, 430:8.2.3, 430:9.2.7, 430:9.2.8, 430:9.2.13, 430:A.4.4.5, 430:A.4.13.2, 430:A.5.3.2,
430:D.3.1
Oxygen, bulk storage see Bulk oxygen systems
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:1.1.1(3)(a), 51:1.8, 51:Chap. 4, 51:Chap. 5
Pesticide storage 434:4.1.4.4, 434:4.6.2, 434:5.4.2, 434:5.4.3.2, 434:5.4.3.3, 434:5.5,
434:A.5.4.3.3, 434:C.1.2.8
Portable
Definition 58:3.3.56, 58:A.3.3.56
Dispensing fuel at dispensing facilities 1:42.2.5.3.5, 1:42.2.7.2.3, 1:42.2.7.4, 1:42.3.8,
1:A.42.2.7.2.3.1, 1:A.42.3.8.2, 30A:6.3.5, 30A:9.2.3, 30A:9.4.3(1), 30A:11.8, 30A:11.10.1(1),
30A:13.2.1(1), 30A:13.2.2, 30A:A.9.2.3.1, 30A:A.11.8.2
LP-Gas see LP-Gas containers
Organic coatings 35:9.5.1.4, 35:A.9.5.1.4
Static electricity control 77:A.8.13.9
Powder
Aluminum 484:6.1.9.4 to 6.1.9.7, 484:6.1.11, 484:6.5.3.3.3, 484:A.6.1.11.4, 484:A.6.5.3.3.3
Magnesium 484:7.4.4, 484:7.4.5, 484:7.5.1, 484:7.7.6.4, 484:7.7.6.7, 484:A.7.5.1.1,
484:A.7.7.6.7
Static electricity control 77:9.4.3.2, 77:9.5.1.2
Tantalum 484:9.4.4.3, 484:9.4.4.4, 484:9.5.2.1, 484:9.9.3.1, 484:9.9.3.3, 484:A.9.4.4.3,
484:A.9.9.3.1
Titanium 484:10.6.1.3
Zirconium 484:11.6.1.3
Pressurized liquid dispensing containers (PLDC) 45:10.4, 45:A.10.4.3, 45:A.10.4.6
Releases 329
Repair, safeguarding for 326
Safety cans see Safety cans
Sharps, for 1581:7.3.4, 1581:7.3.5, 1581:8.5.1 to 8.5.4, 1581:8.8.1
Sponge 484:10.7.2, 484:11.1.7.1, 484:11.1.7.2, 484:A.11.1.7.2
Static electricity control 77:5.3.6.2
During filling/emptying 77:A.8.13.9
Grounded containers 77:8.13.3.1, 77:8.13.8.1, 77:8.13.9.1, 77:9.4.3.2, 77:9.5.1.2,
77:10.1.1.2, 77:10.1.4.1 to 10.1.4.4, 77:10.1.6.4.1 to 10.1.6.4.3, 77:10.1.7.1 to 10.1.7.3,
77:F.2.2
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Linings 77:8.13.4
Nonconductive 77:9.4.3.2, 77:9.11.2
Sulfur 655:4.2.2.1, 655:4.2.2.2, 655:4.6.5.2, 655:4.7, 655:4.8.2, 655:5.4.2, 655:A.4.2.2.2,
655:A.4.7, 655:A.4.8.2
Suppressant storage 69:10.8.3 to 10.8.6, 69:15.4, 69:15.6.1, 69:A.15.4.1
Tantalum 484:9.4.4.3, 484:9.4.4.4, 484:9.5.2.1, 484:9.9.3.1, 484:9.9.3.3, 484:A.9.4.4.3,
484:A.9.9.3.1
Titanium 484:10.1.6.1, 484:10.1.6.3, 484:10.4.8.6.2, 484:10.6.1.3, 484:10.7.2
Waste 1:19.2.1, 1:20.4.2.5.8, 1:34.6.4.1, 1:43.1.8.5, 1:A.19.2.1.2.1, 1:A.43.1.8.5, 1581:8.5.6.1,
1581:8.7.4, 1581:8.8
Water mist systems, gas and water for 750:5.2, 750:5.2.2, 750:5.2.2.3, 750:5.2.3, 750:7.5,
750:7.5.5, 750:7.5.5.4, 750:7.5.6, 750:7.5.7, 750:10.5.4, 750:10.5.4.4, 750:12.2.4.1.8,
750:12.2.4.1.9, 750:13.2.6, 750:A.5.2.2.1, 750:A.5.2.2.2, 750:A.7.5.3, 750:A.8.2
Marine systems 750:14.3.9.9, 750:14.3.9.11
Wet chemical 17A:5.4, 17A:7.1.1, 17A:7.3.2.1(2), 17A:7.3.2.2, 17A:7.5, 17A:A.5.4, 17A:A.7.1.1,
17A:A.7.3.2.2, 17A:A.7.5
Zirconium 484:11.1.7.1, 484:11.1.7.2, 484:11.6.1.3, 484:11.7.13, 484:A.11.1.7.2, 484:G.5.1
Containment 472:8.5.1(3), 472:9.3.4.1(1), 472:9.4.1.2.2(3), 472:10.5(3) see also Impounding areas

Cylinder containment system
Hazardous material 5000:34.3.2.8
Light water reactor electric generating plants 805:1.4.2, 805:6.2.3.7, 805:D.3.5, 805:E.2
Primary
Secondary 1:60.3.2.8.3
Definition 30:27.2.4, 434:3.3.8
Pesticide storage 434:4.2.2.2, 434:4.2.2.3, 434:4.5, 434:A.4.2.2.2(3), 434:D.1.6
Piping 30:27.7.2
Releases from 329:7.2.1(11), 329:7.2.2(9), 329:7.3.2.4, 329:7.3.3.2, 329:A.7.2.1(11)
Tanks 30:21.5.2.6, 30:21.5.2.7, 30:22.11.4, 30:A.21.5.2.6
Definition 1:3.3.235.5, 30:3.3.47.6
Containment vessels 1:63.3.9.4.2, 921:21.1.6, 921:21.5, 921:21.8.2.3 to 21.8.2.6, 921:A.21.2,

921:A.21.8.2.4
Cylinder
Venting 921:21.4.1.4.1, 921:21.8.2.6.1
Contaminants
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Definition 53:3.3.6, 472:3.3.12, 1404:3.3.6, 1500:3.3.18
Hazardous materials
Contaminated
Definition 1581:3.3.5, 1851:3.3.15
Contamination see also Decontamination

Aircraft/airport accident or emergency 402:7.5.11.3, 402:10.13.1, 402:13.7.2, 402:B.5.2
Cross contamination 1851:7.2.4.2, 2113:6.2.3, 2113:A.6.2.3
Definition 472:3.3.13.1, 1851:3.3.18, 1852:3.3.5, 2113:3.3.10
Definition 472:3.3.13, 1852:3.3.4, 2113:3.3.9
Evidence, of 921:16.4, 921:A.16.4.2
Fire department living/sleeping areas, of 1500:9.1.6, 1500:9.1.7, 1500:A.9.1.6
Fire scene, at 921:14.2.5.1, 921:17.3.2.6, 921:27.5.2.4.8, 921:27.7.4
Hazardous materials incident, at 1500:7.5.3.2, 1500:A.7.5.3.2
Protective clothing and equipment, of 1500:7.1.4, 1500:7.1.7.1, 1500:7.4.5, 1500:7.5.3.7,
1500:7.6.2, 1500:7.8.5.2, 1500:9.1.7, 1500:A.7.1.4, 1500:A.7.1.7, 1500:A.7.4, 1500:F.1.3
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:4.5, 1851:6.1.2, 1851:6.2.2.1(2), 1851:6.2.2.2(2),
1851:6.2.2.3(2), 1851:6.2.2.4(2), 1851:6.2.2.5(2), 1851:6.2.2.6(3), 1851:6.2.2.7(2),
1851:6.3.5.1(2), 1851:6.3.5.2(2), 1851:6.3.5.3(2), 1851:6.3.5.4(2), 1851:6.3.5.5(2),
1851:6.3.5.6(2), 1851:6.3.5.7(3), 1851:A.4.5.2, 1851:A.4.5.3, 1851:Table A.6.3.5,
1851:A.6.3.7.3, 1851:A.7.1.4.2
Radioactive 801:5.1, 801:5.2.2, 801:5.3, 801:5.9.5.1, 801:5.14.3.2, 801:A.5.1, 801:A.5.3,
801:A.5.9.5.1, 801:A.5.14.3.2, 801:B.1(3), 801:B.1(6), 801:B.1(14)
Contents, building see also Furnishings; Hazard of contents

Classification numbers 901:Table 9.2.3
Definition 101:3.3.41, 555:3.3.1, 5000:3.3.120
Factor in flame travel 901:Table 9.3.2.2
Fire 901:Table 9.2.3 see also Structures, Fire
Fire investigation analysis of 921:6.3.3, 921:15.2.6.6.3, 921:Fig. 15.4.2(c), 921:17.3.2,
921:17.3.2.8, 921:20.6.1, 921:21.13.4.3.3, 921:22.3.3, 921:23.7.1.2, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Fire prevention features 101:10.3, 101:A.10.3.1 to A.10.3.7
Hazard of see Hazard of contents
Room flashover potential and 555
Contiguous property 72:8.4.2.2

Continual
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Continuity
Electrical70:250.14, 70:250.92(B), 70:250.94, 70:250.96, 70:250.97, 70:250.124, 70:250.148,
70:300.10, 70:366.100(A), 70:376.100(A)
Mechanical 70:300.10, 70:300.12, 70:300.13, 70:366.100(A), 70:376.100(A)
Continuous
Definition 270:3.3.3, 1936:3.3.7
Continuous duty see Duty (electrical equipment)
Continuous egress
Definition 1901:3.3.44, 1912:3.3.12
Continuous enclosures for ducts 96:7.7.1, 96:7.7.2.1

Continuous furnaces (ovens) 86:10.1.1.3(4), 86:13.3.1.6, 86:A.13.3.1.6

Continuous glazing molding

Continuous load see Electrical load
Continuous trend display 85:4.6.7.1, 85:7.4.4.5

Continuous wastes 501:9.6.1.9.4, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.2.4.2, 501:9.7.2.5.3, 1192:7.4.4.3

Definition 501:9.2.7, 1192:3.3.14
Continuous wave lasers and laser systems 115:5.1.1, 115:A.5.1.1

Definition 115:3.3.4, 115:A.3.3.4
Continuous weld see Weld, continuous
Contractors
Definition 76:3.3.4, 1901:3.3.45, 1901:A.3.3.45, 1906:3.3.22, 1906:A.3.3.22, 1912:3.3.13,
1912:A.3.3.13, 5000:3.3.122
Prime contractor 72:8.3.4, 72:A.8.3.4
Control, fire see Fire control
Control, incident
Definition 472:3.3.14, 1051:3.3.9
Hazardous materials incidents 472:6.1, 472:6.6, 472:7.1.1.1, 472:7.1.2.2(3), 472:7.1.2.2(4),
472:7.4.3, 472:8.3.2(2), 472:8.5.1(3), 472:9.4.1.2.2(3), 472:10.5(3), 472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3,
472:A.7.1.2.2(3), 472:A.7.4.3(1) to A.7.4.3(11)
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Control (of referenced factor)
Combustion process
Environment, of see Environment
Fire by construction
Fuel see Fuel
Heat-energy see Heat-energy
Movement of fire
Control areas 1:60, 1:60.1.3.1, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:60.2.4, 1:63.2.2, 1:70.2.9.3.1.1, 1:70.2.9.3.1.2,

5000:34.2.4, 5000:34.3, 5000:A.34.3.2.6, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, storage, use, and handling of 55:6.2
Definition 1:3.3.13.3, 51A:3.3.4, 55:3.3.2.1, 520:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.33.3
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:9.6 to 9.8, 30:9.17.3, 30:10.7, 30:10.9.1, 30:12.3.1,
30:12.3.2, 30:12.7, 30:A.9.8.1, 30:A.9.8.2
Subterranean spaces 520:Table 4.1.3.1(a), 520:Table 4.1.3.1(b), 520:4.1.4
Control center, fixed guideway transit systems see Operations control center, fixed guideway
transit systems
Control circuits (industrial machinery) 79:7.2.4, 79:8.3, 79:Chap. 9

Definition 79:3.3.20, 79:A.3.3.20
Transformers
Protection 79:7.2.7
Voltage 79:9.1.2
Control consoles 1221:9.3.3.3, 1221:9.3.4.1.7, 1221:9.3.4.1.9.2, 1221:9.3.4.1.10.2, 1221:9.3.4.1.22

to 9.3.4.1.25, 1221:A.9.3.4.1.25
Control enclosures and compartments 79:Chap. 11
Control equipment (devices) 79:Chap. 11

Cableless control 79:9.2.7, 79:A.9.2.7.1 to A.9.2.7.4
Definition 79:3.3.23, 79:3.3.24
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.8.3, 170:Table 6.8.3
Industrial machinery 79:7.2.13, 79:9.2 to 9.4, 79:9.3, 79:16.3, 79:A.9.2, 79:A.9.4.1 to A.9.4.3.2,
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79:A.16.3, 79:Annex B, 79:Annex H
Water mist fire protection systems 750:5.10.4, 750:7.9.2, 750:7.9.3.2, 750:12.2.4.2.11, 750:Table
13.2.2, 750:A.5.10.4.3.1
Marine systems 750:14.1.7
Control lines
Control panels 170:Table 6.5, 170:Table B.5.2.4

Industrial 70:409
Working space 70:110.26
Control rooms
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.3.8, 423:5.9.3, 423:A.5.3.8
Fire protection 423:6.3, 423:Annex C
Electric generating plants 850:5.5.1.3.3, 850:7.8.1, 850:A.7.8.1.5
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(2), 851:7.4
Light water reactors 804:6.1.4, 804:7.4.1, 804:7.5.3.1.2, 804:10.3, 804:A.6.1.4, 805:E.2.8
Electrical equipment in 70B:6.4.4.2
Elevators 70:620.21(A)(3), 70:620.23
Definition 70:620.2
Marine see Electrical and control spaces (marine vessels)
Pressurized 496:1.3.2, 496:Chap. 7
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.15, 801:B.1(11)
Control spaces
Definition 52:3.3.45.2, 70:620.2
Marine vessels see Electrical and control spaces
Control stations see also Central control stations; Command post/center

Semiconductor fabrication facility emergency control station 318:Chap. 11, 5000:34.3.7.2.5
Control systems see also Combustion control systems

Boilers see Boilers
Definition 70:620.2
Maintenance of 70B:6.2.3.4, 70B:6.3.5, 70B:6.4.2.4, 70B:22.3.10, 70B:22.4.5, 70B:22.4.9,
70B:B.1.16, 70B:H.2, 70B:J.2.1
Water mist fire protection systems 750:5.10.1.1, 750:5.10.2.2, 750:5.10.3.1, 750:5.10.4, 750:7.9.2,
750:7.9.3.2, 750:11.4, 750:12.2.4.2.11, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:A.5.10.3.7, 750:A.5.10.4.3.1
Control units
Alarm see Alarm control units
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Definition 72:3.3.39, 730:3.3.11, 731:3.3.6
Detection systems 730:8.5, 730:8.7.1, 731:4.2.4.2.2, 731:4.2.4.4(1), 731:4.5.4, 731:4.5.6.2,
731:4.5.6.3, 731:4.6.1, 731:5.1.1.1, 731:5.1.1.5, 731:8.3.2.2, 731:Table 10.4.3(a), 731:A.4.1.4.2,
731:A.4.5.6.3
Elevators 72:6.16.4.4, 72:A.6.16.4.4
Control valves see also Flow control valves

Definition 13D:3.3.10.2, 13D:A.3.3.10.2, 13R:3.3.11.2, 25:3.5.1, 25:A.3.5.1
Fire pumps, stationary see Gate valves, for fire pumps
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.5.1.2, 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.5.1.2, 25:7.5.1.2,
25:Table 9.1, 25:9.6.1.2, 25:10.1.4.2, 25:10.5.1.2, 25:11.5.3, 25:12.3.3, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.3,
25:13.5.2.1, 25:A.13.3.1 to A.13.3.3.5, 25:D.3
Water mist systems 750:Table 13.2.2
Pressure control
Definition 14:3.3.16.3, 25:3.5.4
Sprinkler systems 13:7.3.1.8, 13:8.16.1.1, 13:8.16.1.6, 13:8.16.2.4.3, 13:8.16.2.4.7, 13:8.17.1.4,
13:8.17.2.4.2(2), 13:8.17.2.4.3, 13:8.17.5.2.2, 13:10.10.2.4.3, 13:21.32.2.1.2, 13:24.2.3.5,
13:A.8.16.1.1.1 to A.8.16.1.1.7, 13:A.8.16.1.6, 13:Fig. A.8.17.5.2.2(a), 13:Fig. A.8.17.5.2.2(b)
High-rise buildings 13:21.20.2.1.1
Marine systems 13:25.2.6.1, 13:25.4.12.2, 13:A.25.2.6.1
Outside sprinklers 13:7.8.3
Refrigerated spaces 13:7.9.2.5, 13:A.7.9.2.5
Residential 13D:7.1, 13R:5.2.12.1.3, 13R:5.2.12.4, 13R:5.2.13.1, 13R:5.2.13.2, 13R:6.7.1,
13R:A.5.2.12.4
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.2.6.1
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.5.1.2, 14:5.2.1.4, 14:5.2.3.4, 14:5.2.3.6, 14:6.3.5,
14:6.3.6.1.2.1, 14:6.3.7.1, 14:6.3.8.1 to 6.3.8.3, 14:A.5.2.1.4, 14:A.5.2.3.4
Water mist systems 750:6.4.4.2, 750:7.8.1.5, 750:7.8.2, 750:7.9.4.1, 750:Table 13.2.2
Control zones 1500:8.6, 1500:A.8.6.2

Definition 472:3.3.15, 472:A.3.3.15, 1005:3.3.5, 1500:3.3.19, 1521:3.3.5
Controlled areas 730:8.2, 730:8.2.1

Definition 36:3.3.3, 730:3.3.5.1, 730:A.3.3.5.1
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.11, 36:4.12, 36:7.2.3, 36:7.2.4, 36:7.6.2 to 7.6.4, 36:7.7.3,
36:A.4.12.1
Controlled atmosphere warehouses 1620:20.3.3

Controlled burning see Burning
Copyright NFPA
Controlled stop 79:9.2.2
Controllers
Access control systems 731:6.1.7
Air conditioning equipment 70:440 .V
Continuous vapor concentration 86:10.1.8.4 to 10.1.8.8, 86:A.10.1.8.4, 86:Annex E
Continuous vapor concentration high limit 86:7.5.7, 86:10.1.8.1 to 10.1.8.3, 86:10.1.8.5 to 10.1.8.10,
86:A.10.1.8.2, 86:A.10.1.8.3, 86:A.10.1.8.9
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:430.2, 70E:100.I
Diesel engine drive, fire pump 20:11.2.4.8, 20:11.2.4.9, 20:11.2.5.4, 20:Chap. 12, 20:A.11.2.4.8,
20:A.11.2.4.9
Electric
Fire pumps 20:9.1.2, 20:9.1.6, 20:9.4, 20:9.6.4, 20:Chap. 10, 20:A.9.4
Software and firmware-based 79:9.4.3, 79:A.9.4.3
Excess temperature limit 86:7.5.13, 86:8.16, 86:8.18.2, 86:13.2.6.9, 86:A.7.5.13, 86:A.8.16,
86:A.8.18.2
Catalytic fume incinerators 86:9.5.2, 86:A.9.5.2
Direct-fired fume incinerators 86:9.3.2, 86:A.9.3.2
Fluid-heated systems 86:8.19, 86:A.8.19
Quench tanks 86:12.9.3.2
Fire pump 1:13.4.5, 1:A.13.4.5.1.2, 1:A.13.4.5.2.2(3), 20:5.2.3, 20:5.2.4, 20:5.4.1, 20:5.7.5,
20:5.12.1, 20:5.27.1, 20:5.29, 20:7.5.2, 20:8.1.6.3, 20:8.6, 20:14.2.8, 20:A.5.4.1, 20:A.5.12.1,
20:A.5.27.1, 20:A.8.6, 20:A.14.2.8.1, 20:B.3, 25:8.1.6, 25:A.8.1.6, 25:C.3, 301:9.2.16.3.4
Definition 20:3.3.17, 301:3.3.29
Diesel engine drive 20:11.2.4.8, 20:11.2.4.9, 20:11.2.5.4, 20:Chap. 12, 20:A.11.2.4.8,
20:A.11.2.4.9
Electric-drive 20:9.1.2, 20:9.1.6, 20:9.4, 20:9.6.4, 20:Chap. 10, 20:A.9.4
Water mist systems 750:5.9.3, 750:7.6, 750:A.7.6.1
Fire safety function control device
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.6
Motion
Definition 70:620.2
Motor 70:430 .VII see also Motor control equipment
Copyright NFPA
Definition 70:620.2
Electrically operated pool covers 70:680.27(B)(1)
Fire pumps see subentry : Fire pump
Tunnels 70:110.55
Operation
Definition 70:620.2
Programmable 86:8.2.1, 86:8.3.1.1, 86:8.3.3, 86:A.8.3.3
Ratings 70:430.83
Temperature 86:8.17, 86:12.1.3.5(8), 86:12.1.4.2(A), 86:A.8.17.3, 86:A.8.17.4 see also subentry :
Excess temperature limit
Integral liquid quench vacuum furnaces 86:13.2.5.3, 86:13.2.6.2, 86:13.2.6.9
Open liquid quench tanks 86:12.9.3.2, 86:A.12.9.3.2(E)
Controls (for equipment or systems) see also Control equipment (devices); Control systems
Aerial devices 1901:20.17, 1901:A.20.17.5
Stabilizers 1901:20.21.4.1
Air conditioning and ventilating systems 90A:Chap. 6, 90A:7.3, 90A:B.9
Air systems 1901:25.2.9, 1901:25.2.11.3 to 25.11.5, 1901:25.3.6, 1901:25.5.8, 1901:25.7,
1901:25.8, 1901:25.9.2, 1901:A.25.3.6.2, 1901:A.25.3.6.3
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:4.10, 1901:4.11, 1901:14.3.4, 1901:14.4.9, 1901:15.4.4,
1901:A.4.11.1
Compressed air source 1906:14.6
Deadman controls 407:4.1.7, 407:4.1.8, 407:4.3.16.2, 407:4.3.20.5, 407:4.3.21.7, 407:4.4.7.2,
407:4.5.8, 407:5.2.5, 407:5.15, 407:5.20.1.3, 407:5.20.3.2, 407:A.4.1.7
Elevating platforms 1901:20.9, 1901:A.20.9.2.1
Emergency shutoff
Aircraft fueling systems 407:4.3.15, 407:4.3.22, 407:4.4.3.3, 407:4.4.5, 407:4.5.9,
407:4.6.3.3, 407:4.6.6 to 4.6.10, 407:5.2.5, 407:5.3, 407:A.4.4.5.2, 407:A.4.4.5.4
Foam systems 1901:21.4, 1901:21.9.2, 1901:22.6, 1901:A.21.4.1, 1906:13.4, 1906:A.13.4.1
Gas appliances 54:10.10.4, 54:11.5, 54:12.13, 54:12.16, 54:A.12.13.4
Gas hazards on vessels, of 306
Laser equipment 115:7.5, 115:A.7.5.3
Oil-burning equipment 31:4.4.2, 31:4.4.3, 31:6.5.12, 31:9.2.15, 31:9.3.12, 31:10.5, 31:10.8.6,
31:A.10.5.1 to A.10.5.5.5
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Pumps
Auxiliary 1901:17.7, 1901:17.8, 1901:17.10, 1901:17.11
Fire 1901:16.9 to 16.12, 1901:A.16.9.1 to A.16.12
Industrial supply 1901:18.11, 1901:18.12, 1901:A.18.11.1, 1901:A.18.12.1.1,
1901:A.18.12.3.2
Water transfer 1901:18.9 to 18.12, 1901:A.18.10
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:9.7, 1906:9.9, 1906:10.7, 1906:A.9.9, 1906:A.10.7.1
Smoke management systems 92B:7.3, 92B:A.7.3
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:4.1.4, 90B:6.3, 90B:A.6.3.4(2)
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:4.7, 1906:7.3.4, 1906:9.7, 1906:9.9, 1906:10.7, 1906:13.4,
1906:14.6, 1906:15.5.5, 1906:A.4.7.2, 1906:A.7.3.4.1, 1906:A.9.9, 1906:A.10.7.1, 1906:A.13.4.1,
1906:A.15.5.5.1
Winches 1901:26.3.1, 1901:26.4.5, 1901:26.4.6, 1901:A.26.3.1.1, 1901:A.26.4.5, 1901:A.26.4.6.1
Convection 921:5.5.1.3, 921:5.5.3, 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.3, 921:5.10.2.6, 921:6.3.1.1, 921:6.3.2.1.4,

921:7.2.2.1
Burns caused by 921:23.7.2.4.2
Definition 550:3.4.8, 921:3.3.33
Quantitative analysis of 921:20.4.2.1
Convenience outlets, gas 54:7.7.1.6, 54:9.6.6, 54:A.9.6.6

Convenient reach 1906:7.3.4.2

Definition 1901:3.3.46, 1906:3.3.23, 1925:3.3.19
Conversions
Day-care occupancies 101:16.1.4.3, 101:16.6.1.4.1.2, 101:17.1.4.3, 101:17.6.1.4.2,
101:A.16.1.4.3, 101:A.17.1.4.3, 101:A.17.6.1.4.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.2, 101:19.1.1.4.2, 101:20.1.1.4.2, 101:21.1.1.4.2
Major (marine vessels) 1925:1.2.1
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.1.1.4, 101:33.1.1.4
Converters
Definition 70:551.2, 410:3.3.12, 410:A.3.3.12
Energy (emergency power supply systems) 110:5.1.4, 110:5.2, 110:5.2.1.2, 110:5.2.1.3,
110:5.2.2, 110:5.3, 110:5.4, 110:5.6.10.5, 110:A.5.1.4, 110:A.5.2.2, 110:A.5.4, 111:5.2,
111:5.2.8, 111:A.5.2.7
Phase see Phase converters
Recreational vehicle
Copyright NFPA
Definition 70:551.2
Conveyor belts see Belt conveyors
Conveyor ducts
Air conveying exhaust systems 91:4.1.9 to 4.1.13, 91:4.2, 91:4.3, 91:4.4.5, 91:4.4.7 to 4.4.10,
91:4.5, 91:4.6, 91:5.1.4.1, 91:5.1.4.3, 91:8.1, 91:8.2, 91:9.3.4, 91:9.3.5, 91:9.4, 91:A.4.3.5,
91:A.4.4.5, 91:A.8.1, 91:A.9.3
Magnesium powder 484:7.5.3, 484:A.7.5.3.1 to A.7.5.3.6
Static electricity control 77:9.6
Tantalum 484:9.8.3, 484:A.9.8.3.3
Conveyors 1:11.3.5, 101:8.6.3(1), 101:8.6.8.4, 101:9.4.7, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(N)(1), 5000:8.12.5.1,

5000:50.1(5), 5000:54.4, 5000:54.10 see also Belt conveyors; Pneumatic conveying systems
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.2.3, 30B:4.2.2.2, 30B:5.13.1
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:7.3, 61:Chap. 11, 61:A.7.3, 61:A.12.6.2
Alternative fuels 850:9.1.5.2, 850:A.9.1.5.2
Municipal solid waste (MSW) 850:9.4.4.1, 850:A.9.4.4.1
Refuse derived fuels (RDF) 850:9.4.4.1, 850:9.4.4.6, 850:A.9.4.4.1
Aluminum powder 484:6.1.8.2.1, 484:6.1.9, 484:A.6.1.9.8.2 to A.6.1.9.10.5
Belt see Belt conveyors
Coal 850:7.4.4, 850:7.4.6.2 to 7.4.6.4
Combustible particulate solids 654:7.3, 654:7.5, 654:7.11, 654:A.7.3.1.1 to A.7.3.3.2, 654:A.7.11
Cutting and welding processes, protection from 51B:5.3.2(5)
Definition 36:3.3.4
Dipping and coating processes 34:5.9, 34:9.5, 34:11.4, 34:11.6(2), 34:A.11.4.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.5.3, 101:29.5.3, 101:A.28.5.3.2, 5000:24.5.3, 5000:A.24.5.3.2
Inert gas systems 484:6.1.9.9, 484:A.6.1.9.9.1, 484:A.6.1.9.9.2
Laundry 5000:6.4.2.34
Limestone 850:7.6.5.4
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.5.3, 5000:23.5.3
Magnesium 484:7.5, 484:A.7.5.1.1 to A.7.5.5.5
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Niobium powder 484:8.13.8, 484:A.8.13.8.3.3
Nonferrous 1124:5.4.8.1
Openings, fire door protection of 80:Annex B
101:A.32.3.6.3.2, 5000:26.2.5.3, 5000:26.3.6.3
Solvent extraction plants 36:7.5, 36:8.3, 36:8.4
Spray areas 1:43.1.3.2, 1:43.1.7.7.1(1)
Sulfur 655:4.5, 655:A.4.5.8.1.1.2 to A.4.5.8.2.3.5
Tantalum powder 484:9.8, 484:A.9.8.1.3 to A.9.8.3.3.2
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 1:31.3.6.3.8, 1:31.3.7.4, 664:4.2.2, 664:8.1, 664:8.2,
664:8.6.3, 664:10.2.4, 664:A.8.1.1, 664:A.8.2.1 to A.8.2.4.2, 664:A.8.6.3, 664:A.10.2.4.1,
664:A.10.2.4.2, 664:Annex D
Cooking appliances 70:210.19, 70:210.23(C), 70:220.18, 70:220.40, 70:220.55, 70:220.82(B)(1),

70:250.140, 70:422.16(B)(3), 70:422.16(B)(4), 70:422.31(B), 70:422.33(B) see also Cooking
equipment
Cooking media (grease) fires in 10:5.2.5, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:5.5.5.3, 10:6.6, 10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:C.2.12,
10:D.4.7, 10:F.4.1, 10:F.5.3
Counter (gas) 54:10.13
Definition 54:3.3.6.5.2, 211:3.3.3.1
Definition 31:3.3.31, 31:A.3.3.31
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.1.1(7), 17:6.2.2.6.5, 17:9.3, 17:A.9.3.4 to A.9.3.5.2,
17:A.9.7.2
Dwellings, fire hazards in 1452:6.5.3, 1452:6.6.5
Floor-mounted restaurant-type 31:10.14, 211:10.7.2.1, 211:A.10.7.2.1
Definition 31:3.3.17, 211:3.3.3.4
Flue outlet 96:6.2.2.1, 96:13.2.2, 96:A.6.2.2.1
Definition 96:3.3.4, 96:A.3.3.4
Gas food service 54:9.6.1.1, 54:10.12, 54:10.13, 54:12.3.2(1) to (3), 54:12.3.2(7), 54:A.10.12.8
Household (gas) 54:10.15, 54:10.19.3, 54:10.20
Definitions 54:3.3.6.7, 54:K.1.26
Manufactured housing 501:5.3.2.4, 501:5.3.3.1(1), 501:5.3.3.2, 501:5.4, 501:5.8.3.2(2),
501:10.8.4, 501:10.8.6, 501:10.9.5, 501:11.3.1, 501:11.5(3), 501:11.8.7, 501:11.9.2.2,
501:11.9.3.3, 501:11.11.1, 501:11.11.2, 501:A.5.3.2.4, 501:A.5.8.3.2(2)
Merchant vessels 301:21.15.5.1, 301:21.15.5.2
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 8, 302:9.12, 302:10.12, 302:C.5
Outdoor (gas) 54:10.20
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Recreational vehicles 70:550.15(E), 70:550.16(A)(1), 1192:5.5.4, 1192:5.6.5, 1192:5.6.6.5,
1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:5.9.2.4, 1192:6.4.7.6
Cooking equipment 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15.8, 1:11.2.3, 1:Chap. 50, 96, 101:9.2.3,
5000:15.7.3.4.6, 5000:49.2.4, 5000:50.1(6), 5000:55.10 see also Cooking appliances; Hoods
(structural)
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.2, 1:20.1.4.5.4.9, 101:12.7.2, 101:12.7.5.3.9, 101:13.3.2.2,
101:13.7.2, 101:13.7.5.3.9, 101:A.12.7.2.4(5), 5000:16.3.2.2
Boats 921:28.4.2, 921:28.7.2.2, 921:A.28.4.2.1 to A.28.4.2.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.6.4
Business occupancies 101:38.3.2.3, 101:38.7.3, 101:39.3.2.3, 101:39.7.3, 5000:28.3.2.2,
5000:A.28.3.2.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:14.4, 909:15.4, 909:17.7.1, 909:Table B.4.1
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.2.3 to 16.3.2.5, 101:17.3.2.3 to 17.3.2.5, 5000:18.3.2.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.2.4, 101:23.3.2.4, 5000:Table 21.4.4.7
Residential housing areas 5000:Table 21.3.2.1, 5000:21.3.2.4
Exhibits 101:12.7.5.3.9, 101:13.7.5.3.9
Extinguishing systems for 1:50.6.1.2.2, 1:50.6.1.2.3, 1:A.50.6.1.2.2
Carbon dioxide systems 12:B.2, 12:B.3
Sprinkler systems 13:7.10, 13:8.3.2.5(7), 13:Table 8.3.2.5(c), 13:Fig. A.7.10.2
Fire investigations 921:9.8.3, 921:10.4.1.2, 921:24.6.1, 921:28.4.2, 921:28.7.2.2, 921:28.8.3.3,
921:A.28.4.2.1 to A.28.4.2.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.2.5, 101:19.3.2.5, 101:20.3.2.4, 101:20.3.2.5, 101:21.3.2.4,
101:21.3.2.5, 101:A.18.3.2.5.2, 101:A.19.3.2.5.2, 5000:19.3.2.5, 5000:20.3.2.3,
5000:A.19.3.2.5.2, 5000:A.20.3.2.3.2
Historic structures 914:11.10, 914:12.4.1, 914:Table 14.3.1, 914:14.5, 914:15.4
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.3.7
LP-Gas 1:69.3.10.7, 1:69.3.10.8.4, 1:69.3.12.8, 1:69.5.3.2.3, 101:12.7.2.4(5), 101:13.7.2.4(5),
101:A.12.7.2.4(5), 101:A.13.7.2.4(5)
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.2.3, 101:36.7.3, 101:37.3.2.3, 101:37.7.3, 5000:27.3.2.2
Portable 1:10.19.7, 1:20.1.4.2, 1:28.1.9.4(1), 1:A.20.1.4.2.4(5), 101:12.7.2.4, 101:12.7.5.4.3.9,
101:13.7.2.4, 101:13.7.5.3.9, 101:A.12.7.2.4(5), 101:A.13.7.2.4(5)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.8, 101:A.32.3.3.8, 5000:26.3.3.8,
5000:A.26.3.3.8
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.3.10, 13:7.10, 13:8.3.2.5(7), 13:Table 8.3.2.5(c), 13:Fig. A.7.10.2
Tents, membrane structures, grandstands, and folding/telescopic seating 1:25.1.11, 1:50.2.1.9,
1:A.50.2.1.9
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Cooking fires 1:10.11.3, 1:10.11.7
Definition 1:3.3.68
Cooking fuel, solid see Solid fuel, Cooking
Cooking media (grease) fires 1:13.6.5.3, 1:A.13.6.5.3, 10:5.2.5, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:5.5.5.3, 10:6.6,
10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:C.2.12, 10:D.4.5, 10:D.4.7, 10:F.4.1, 10:F.5.3
Cooking units, counter-mounted 70:210.19(A)(3), 70:210.23(C), 70:Table 220.55 Note 4,

70:220.82(B)(1), 70:250.140
Coolant systems, information technology equipment installation 75:10.2
Coolants
Combustible metals, for 484:6.3.7.4, 484:9.3.1.8, 484:10.4.5.3, 484:11.3.2, 484:11.4.1.2,
484:12.2.1.12
Coolers, evaporative 90A:4.2.4.6
Cooling (core body temperature) 1584:6.2.3.1

Active cooling 1521:A.4.5.7, 1521:A.6.1.12, 1584:4.1.1.2(3), 1584:6.2(3), 1584:6.2.3.1,
1584:A.6.2.3.1
Definition 1521:3.3.6.1, 1584:3.3.5.1
Passive cooling 1584:4.1.1.2(3), 1584:6.2(3), 1584:6.2.3.1
Definition 1521:3.3.6.2, 1584:3.3.5.2
Cooling equipment 90A:4.2.4, 90B:5.1.4.4, 90B:5.1.4.5, 90B:6.1.3.2, 90B:6.1.4.2, 90B:6.1.5,

90B:6.1.5.3, 90B:6.1.6 see also Cooling systems
Laboratories 45:12.2.2, 45:A.12.2.2.1 to A.12.2.5.1
Cooling preheater devices 414:4.3.2.1 to 4.3.2.3

Definition 414:3.3.18, 414:A.3.3.18
Cooling systems see also Air conditioning systems; Cooling equipment

Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.4, 423:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.4
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.7, 110:7.7, 110:7.8, 110:A.7.7.1, 110:A.7.8.2,
110:A.7.11.5
Engine 414:4.3.2, 414:4.14.2.3, 414:6.2.2
Boat 921:28.4.6
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:12.5.1.1, 1925:12.5.1.2, 1925:12.5.4
Motor vehicle 921:25.5.4.2, 921:25.5.4.3, 921:25.5.6
External combination heating/cooling systems 501:10.8.5.6, 501:10.14.3.1, 501:10.14.9.2.4,
501:11.13.2
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Furnaces and ovens 86:5.2.10 to 5.2.12, 86:5.6.6, 86:6.6.5.2(C), 86:8.14.10, 86:8.18.1.3,
86:A.5.2.10
Molten salt bath furnaces 86:12.10.7
Quench tanks 86:12.8.6.1, 86:12.9.3.2(B), 86:A.12.8.6
Special atmosphere generators 86:12.1.1.6
Vacuum furnaces 86:5.9, 86:13.1.7.1, 86:13.2.1.1, 86:13.2.4, 86:13.5.1.2 to 13.5.1.4,
86:13.5.3.2 to 13.5.3.4, 86:A.5.9.2, 86:A.5.9.4, 86:A.13.1.7.1, 86:A.13.2.4.1 to A.13.2.4.3(B),
86:A.13.5.1.2, 86:A.13.5.3.4
Manufactured housing see Air conditioning systems
Organic peroxide storage 432:4.4, 432:4.5.2, 432:6.3.3, 432:6.3.4, 432:7.4.2, 432:A.4.4.2,
432:A.6.3.4, 432:A.7.4.1
Cooling towers, water see Water-cooling towers
Coordinated system
Coordinated universal time 1221:7.5.1, 1221:A.7.5.1, 1221:D.3.1(1)

Coordination
Coordination studies 70B:6.2.2.2, 70B:26.3

Coordinator devices, fire doors 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.1.2, 80:7.4.2, 80:A.6.1.2

Copper 921:Table 5.5.2.3, 921:5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:7.3.5.2.1, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11 see

also Copper conductors
Alloys/alloying 52:11.2.4.2, 921:Table 5.7.1.1, 921:6.2.8.6, 921:8.10.6.3, 921:25.3.3.2,
921:A.8.10.6.3
Arcing 921:8.9.5.2
Lightning protection systems, in 780:4.2.2.1, 780:4.2.2.2, 780:4.2.3, 780:4.2.4, 780:4.3.2,
780:4.5.2.1, 780:7.3.1.4
Heavy-duty stacks 780:6.2.2, 780:6.3, 780:6.4.1.1, 780:6.5.1
Watercraft 780:8.2.2.1, 780:8.2.2.2, 780:8.4.1.1, 780:8.4.2.1, 780:8.4.4.5, 780:8.4.5.2,
780:8.4.5.7, 780:A.8.4.1.1, 780:A.8.4.1.3, 780:A.8.4.1.4, 780:A.8.4.2.4, 780:A.8.4.6.2
Oxidation 921:6.2.6.6
Copper conductors 921:8.2.3.1, 921:8.2.4, 921:8.5.1.1, 921:8.7.1 to 8.7.3, 921:8.7.4.2,

921:8.9.2.1.2, 921:8.10.2, 921:8.10.5.1, 921:A.8.10.2
Insulation, color changes in 921:8.10.6.1
Melting by fire 921:8.10.6.2
Overheating connections 921:8.10.4, 921:A.8.10.4
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Stretching of 921:8.11.5
Corbels 211:7.1.2, 211:11.2.1.7, 211:11.3.1.1

Cord connectors 70E:410.2(B), 70E:410.6, 70E:420.10(C), 70E:430.11(D)(4), 70E:430.11(D)(5) see

also Receptacles
Cords, detonating 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:10.1.9

Definition 495:3.3.13, 1126:D.1.13
Cords, power
Connectors see Cord connectors; Receptacles
Extension 1:11.1.5, 70:240.5, 70:590.6(A), 70:590.6(B)(2), 70B:20.5, 70B:B.1.3, 70B:B.1.10
Fire investigations 921:8.11.7, 921:24.5.2.1, 921:25.4.2.7
Flexible 1:43.1.4.7, 70:210.50(B), 70:250.122(E), 70:400, 70:422.16, 70:422.43, 70E:110.9(B),
70E:410.6, 70E:420.7, 73:4.5, 79:12.1, 79:12.8, 79:13.1.6, 79:A.13.1.6.1
Air conditioning equipment 70:440.13
Audio equipment 70:640.8, 70:640.42, 70:640.45
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, use at 70E:430.11(D)(1), 70E:430.11(D)(4), 70E:430.11(D)(7)
Construction sites 70:590.6(A), 590:590.6(B)(2)
Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426.50(B), 70:426.54
Grounding 70:250.114, 70B:19.2.2, 70B:19.2.5, 70B:19.2.8, 70B:19.8.2.2, 70B:19.8.2.8
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:505.17, 70:506.17
Identification
Conductors within cord 70:200.6(C), 70:250.119(C), 70:400.22, 70:400.23
Marking of cord 70:400.6
Information technology equipment 75:10.4.2
Inspection 70B:B.1.1, 70B:B.1.3, 70B:B.1.10, 70B:Table I.1
Lampholders and fixtures70:410.62(A)
Overcurrent protection 70:240.5, 70:400.13
Plugs see Plugs, electrical
Portable tools and equipment 70B:20.4
Power-limited and signal circuits, remote-control70:725.49(A)
Show windows and show cases, use in 70:400.11
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690.31(C)
Splices and taps 70:400.9, 70:400.36, 70:530.12(A), 70:530:12(B), 70:590.4(G)
Swimming pools, use near 70:680.7, 70:680.21(A)(5), 70:680.23(B)(3), 70:680.42(A),
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70:680.55(B), 70:680.56
Temporary wiring 70E:410.4(B)(2)(b), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(g) to (i)
Visual inspection 70E:110.9(B)(3)
Health care occupancies, use in 99:8.4.1.2.3, 99:8.4.1.2.5(2), 99:8.5.2.1.7, 99:10.2.2.1.10,
99:10.2.2.2.7, 99:10.2.13.2(2), 99:13.4.1.2.5.2, 99:A.8.4.1.2.5(2)
Appliances 99:10.2.3.3, 99:10.2.3.4, 99:10.2.13.2
Flammable anesthetizing locations 99:E.4.5.1, 99:E.4.5.2
High-frequency equipment 99:D.4.2.5
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.7.3.9, 99:20.2.7.3.17.6
Patient-care-related locations 99:10.2.2, 99:10.2.3, 99:A.10.2.2.1 to A.10.2.2.2.4.2,
99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:A.10.2.3.6
Heater 70:Table 400.4, 70:422.43(A)
Tinsel 70:Table 400.4, 70:400.13
Cordwood
Definition 1:3.3.69
Core competencies
Corona 70B:9.1.2.2, 70B:9.1.2.3, 70B:9.2.11.1, 70B:9.2.12, 70B:21.9.2.1, 70B:21.9.2.2,

70B:21.20.5
Definition 70B:3.3.10, 70B:A.3.3.8
Corona discharges 77:5.1.12, 77:5.3.2, 77:7.5.2.3, 77:7.5.3.1, 77:7.5.3.2, 77:8.15.2, 77:9.4.3.3,

77:9.5.2, 77:F.2.2
Corrective lenses 1404:6.6.2(6), 1404:A.6.6.2(6)

Corridors 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Exit access corridors; Passageways

Air systems 90A:4.3.11, 90A:A.4.3.11.1, 90B:4.2.4
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.2.3.2, 101:20.2.3.3, 101:20.3.6, 101:21.2.3.2,
5000:20.2.1, 5000:20.2.3.2, 5000:20.3.3.2, 5000:20.3.3.3.2, 5000:20.3.6, 5000:A.20.3.6.1
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.6, 101:31.3.6, 101:A.31.3.6.1, 5000:25.2.3.3, 5000:25.2.3.4,
5000:25.2.4.3(3), 5000:25.2.5.2, 5000:25.2.5.4, 5000:25.2.6.1, 5000:25.2.6.2, 5000:25.3.3.2(2),
5000:25.3.3.3.2, 5000:25.3.4.1.3(2), 5000:25.3.6
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.6, 5000:16.3.6
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.1.4.4, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.5, 5000:15.7.3.4.2(1), 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.5.1.1(5)
Business occupancies 101:38.3.6, 101A:8.5.9.1 to 8.5.9.3, 101A:8.5.11, 101:A.38.3.6.1,
5000:28.2.5.2, 5000:28.3.6, 5000:A.28.3.6.1
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.6, 101:17.2.11.1.2(5), 101:17.3.6, 5000:18.2.9(1),
5000:18.3.3.2(1), 5000:18.3.3.3, 5000:18.3.6, 5000:18.6.2.5.3, 5000:18.6.3.3.2.1
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Dead-end 101:7.5.1.5, 101:7.5.3.4, 101:43.6.2.3, 101:A.7.5.1.5, 101:Table A.7.6, 5000:11.5.1.6,
5000:15.6.1.3.2, 5000:15.6.2.1.5, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1(6), 5000:A.11.5.1.6
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.5.4
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.2.5.1.3
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.9.1 to 8.5.9.3, 5000:28.2.5.2
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.2.5.2, 5000:18.6.2.5.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.11.2, 5000:21.2.5.2
Educational occupancies 101A:9.5.10.1, 101A:9.5.10.2, 5000:17.2.5.2
Health care occupancies 101A:4.6.6.1 to 4.6.6.3, 5000:19.2.5.2
High hazard contents 5000:34.3.2.4.4
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.5.6, 5000:24.2.5.7
Industrial occupancies 5000:Table 29.2.5.1, 5000:29.6.4
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.2.5.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.3
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.6.4.8.2, 5000:26.3.2.4.3
Storage occupancies 5000:30.6.4, 5000:30.8.2.5.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.3.2, 101:22.3.6, 101:23.2.3.2, 101:23.3.6,
101A:5.4.4.2.2, 101A:5.4.11.2, 5000:21.2.3.2, 5000:21.2.5.1, 5000:21.2.5.2, 5000:21.3.3.2,
5000:21.3.3.3.2, 5000:21.3.6, 5000:Table 21.4.4.12
Doors see Doors, Corridor
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.3.2, 101:14.2.5.5, 101:14.3.6, 101:15.2.3.2, 101:15.2.5.4(3),
101:15.2.5.5, 101:15.2.5.6, 101:15.2.5.9, 101:15.3.6, 101A:9.5.8, 101A:9.5.10, 101A:9.5.12,
101:A.15.2.5.9, 101:A.15.3.6(2), 5000:17.2.5.2, 5000:17.2.5.5, 5000:17.2.5.7, 5000:17.3.3.3,
5000:17.3.6, 5000:A.17.2.5.7
Exit discharge 101:7.7.4
Fire tests, floor coverings 253:E.1.3, 253:E.2.1, 253:E.3
Health care occupancies101:9.2.5.2, 101:18.2.3.4, 101:18.2.3.5, 101:18.2.5.2, 101:18.2.5.3,
101:18.2.5.5, 101:18.3.2.6, 101:18.3.4.5.2, 101:18.3.4.5.3, 101:18.3.6, 101:18.4.3.7,
101:19.1.1.4.1.1, 101:19.2.3.4, 101:19.2.3.5, 101:19.2.5.3, 101:19.2.5.5, 101:19.3.4.5.1,
101:19.3.4.5.2, 101:19.3.6, 101A:4.6.2, 101A:4.6.4, 101A:4.6.5, 101A:4.6.12.2, 101A:4.6.12.4,
101A:4.6.13.4.2, 101:A.18.2.3.4, 101:A.18.2.3.5(1), 101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.18.2.5.3,
101:A.18.2.5.5.1, 101:A.18.3.2.6, 101:A.18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.18.3.6.1(3) to A.18.3.6.3.10,
101:A.19.2.3.4, 101:A.19.2.5.3, 101:A.19.2.5.5.1, 101:A.19.3.6.1(3) to A.19.3.6.3.10,
5000:19.2.5.6.3.2, 5000:19.3.2.6(1), 5000:19.3.3.2.2, 5000:19.3.4.5.2, 5000:19.3.4.5.3,
5000:19.3.6, 5000:19.4.3.5.2.2, 5000:19.4.3.6, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.3.2(B), 5000:A.19.2.5.6.3.2(C),
5000:A.19.3.4.5.3, 5000:A.19.3.6.1(3) to A.19.3.6.3.5
Historic structures 5000:15.10.4.4, 5000:15.10.4.6, 5000:15.10.5.5
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.6, 101:29.3.6, 5000:24.2.3.3, 5000:24.2.4.2(3), 5000:24.2.5.2,
5000:24.2.5.6, 5000:24.2.5.7, 5000:24.2.6, 5000:24.3.3.2(2), 5000:24.3.3.3.2, 5000:24.3.4.8,
5000:24.3.6, 5000:A.24.2.3.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.6, 5000:29.3.3.3.2, 5000:29.3.6, 5000:29.6.4
Marine vessels, dead-end corridors on 301:7.5.1.8, 301:20.2.9.2, 301:21.2.5.3, 301:21.15.2.6.5
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Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.6, 101:A.36.3.6.1, 5000:27.2.5.2, 5000:27.3.6, 5000:27.4.4.5.3,
5000:A.27.3.6.1
Parking structures 101:42.8.3.6, 5000:30.8.3.3.3.2, 5000:30.8.3.6
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.6, 101:33.3.3.6, 101A:7.2.4.4.2,
101A:7.2.4.7.2, 101A:7.4.4.4.3, 101A:7.4.4.5.3, 101A:7.4.4.5.4, 101A:7.6.4.4.2(A),
101A:7.6.4.5.2, 101A:7.6.4.5.4, 101A:7.6.4.8.2, 101A:7.6.4.11.5, 101:A.32.3.3.6,
5000:26.2.2.2(1), 5000:26.2.3.6, 5000:26.3.2.2.3, 5000:26.3.2.4.3, 5000:26.3.3.3.2(2),
5000:26.3.3.3.3.2, 5000:26.3.3.4.8, 5000:26.3.3.6, 5000:26.3.3.7.11, 5000:A.26.3.3.6
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.3(A), 5000:34.3.7.2.2, 5000:34.3.7.2.3
Service corridors 318:7.3.1, 318:7.3.5 to 7.3.7, 318:10.10.2.1, 318:13.2, 318:A.7.3.1,
5000:34.3.7.2.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.1.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.3.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.6.1
Definition 318:3.3.24, 5000:3.3.548
Special structures 101:11.3.3.6, 101:11.4.3.6
Sprinkler systems 13:8.4.5.1, 13:11.2.3.3.6, 13:11.2.3.3.7, 13:A.8.1, 13:A.8.4.5.1
Health care occupancies 101A:4.6.13.4.2
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.4.4.5.3, 101A:7.4.4.5.4, 101A:7.6.4.5.2,
101A:7.6.4.5.4
Storage occupancies 101:42.3.6, 5000:30.3.3.3.2, 5000:30.3.6, 5000:30.6.4, 5000:30.8.2.5.2,
5000:30.8.3.3.3.2, 5000:30.8.3.6
Walls, construction of see Walls, Corridor, construction of
Corrosion
Foam concentrates and solutions 1150:4.2.3, 1150:4.3.4, 1150:5.3.1, 1150:5.3.2, 1150:A.4.2.3,
1150:A.4.3.4, 1150:A.5.3.1.5
Definitions 1150:3.3.14, 1150:3.3.21
Galvanic 1925:6.1.2
Incinerators 82:4.3.6, 82:A.4.3, 82:A.4.3.6
Measurement system 287:B.4.3, 287:B.4.4
Definition 287:B.4.2
Resistance see also Corrosion protection
Definition 13:3.8.1.2, 24:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.526.2
Sprinkler piping 13:8.15.20.1, 13:8.16.2.6.3, 13:8.16.4.2, 13:21.24.2.10.1, 13:A.8.16.4.2.1 see
also Sprinklers, Corrosion-resistant
Tanks 1:42.2.3.9, 1:A.42.2.3.9
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 329:4.1.6.2, 329:D.1, 329:D.2
Water tanks 22:5.5.2, 22:5.6.7.1, 22:7.1.10.4.1, 22:13.7.6, 22:A.5.6.7.1, 22:A.13.7.6
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:8.1.4, 820:D.2.9
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Water spray systems 15:5.1.4, 15:5.2.3.1, 15:5.2.3.2, 15:5.3.6.2, 15:5.3.7, 15:5.11.4,
15:6.5.1.1, 15:A.5.3.5
Corrosion protection
Electrical equipment and wiring 70:300.6
Boxes, metal 70:314.40(A), 70:314.72(A)
Cables and cable trays 70:324.10(I), 70:324.101, 70:330.116, 70:332.12, 70:392.5(C)
Conductors 70:310.9
Conduit 70:342.10(B), 70:342.10(D), 70:344.10(B), 70:344.10(D)
Deicing, snow-melting equipment 70:426.26, 70:426.43
Electrical metallic tubing 70:358.10(B)
Raceways 70:384.100(B), 70:390.2(B)
Flammable and combustible liquids storage
Piping systems 30:27.6.4, 30:A.27.6.4, 329:4.1.6.2, 329:D.1, 329:D.2
Tanks 30:21.4.5, 30:23.9, 30:A.21.4.5, 30:A.23.3.4(1) to A.23.3.4.1, 329:4.1.6.2, 329:D.1,
329:D.2
Gas piping 54:5.6.2.4, 54:5.6.2.5, 54:5.6.3.3, 54:5.6.6, 54:7.1.3, 54:7.3.5.1, 54:7.3.5.2,
54:12.6.1.3, 54:A.7.1.3, 54:A.12.6.1.3, 329:4.1.6.2, 329:D.1, 329:D.2
Lightning protection 780:4.2, 780:4.3, 780:4.9.12, 780:6.2.2, 780:8.2.1, 780:A.4.13.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A:4.3, 59A:13.6.6, 59A:14.12, 59A:A.13.6.6, 59A:A.14.12.4
Fueling facilities 52:12.7
Piping systems 59A:9.9, 59A:A.9.9.1
Vehicle fuel systems 52:11.2.3, 52:11.2.4, 52:11.12.1.11, 52:17.2.7
LP-Gas containers see LP-Gas containers
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.4.2.2, 1925:15.7.4, 1925:Chap. 18
Protective clothing, hardware 1971:7.1.20, 1971:7.4.13, 1971:7.8.3, 1971:7.10.15, 1971:8.30
Corrosion-resistant material
Definition 20:3.3.9
Corrosion retardant material

Definition 13:3.8.1.3, 24:3.3.3
Sprinkler piping 13:10.8.3.5, 13:A.10.8.3.5
Corrosive gas 1:Tables 1.12.20(b) to (d), 1:60.3.2.9, 1:63.1.3.1(2)(a), 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table
63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.5
Compressed gases, storage, use, and handling of 55:5.1.1(2)(a), 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.2.4,
55:6.17.2.2, 55:6.18.1.1, 55:Table 7.1.6.2, 55:7.5
Corrosive materials 1:Table 1.12.20(c), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:60.1.1.2, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h),
Copyright NFPA
1:60.3.2.8.3, 1:Chap. 64, 5000:6.3.2.4.5(1), 5000:34.1.1.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables
34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table 34.1.3.3.1(b), 5000:34.3.2.5.1, 5000:34.3.2.9, 5000:Table
34.3.7.2.1.2(A), 5000:49.2.2.1.4 to 49.2.2.1.8
Definition 1:3.3.71, 1:A.3.3.71, 5000:3.3.388.2, 5000:A.3.3.388.2
UN/DOT classes and divisions 472:J.9
Cotton
Baled, storage of 1:34.1.1.2(1), 1:Annex L, 13:8.3.2.7, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:20.4,
13:A.8.3.2.1, 13:A.8.3.2.7
Definition 1:3.3.17, 1:A.3.3.17, 13:3.9.6.1, 13:A.3.9.6.1
Densely packed baled cotton 1:L.1.1, 1:L.1.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.17.2, 1:A.3.3.17.2
Fire-packed baled cotton 1:L.1.3.2(2), 1:L.7.10
Naked cotton bale
Tiered storage
Definition 13:3.9.6.2, 13:A.3.9.6.2
Yard storage 1:L.7.7
Block 1:L.3.2
Definition 1:3.3.23
Coulomb
Counter appliances
Electric see Cooking units, counter-mounted
Gas 54:10.13
Definition 54:3.3.6.5.2, 211:3.3.3.1
Counterbalancing 80:4.3.8, 80:10.4.3.1.1, 80:10.4.3.2.1, 80:10.4.3.2.5

Counterpoise
Countertops, outlets for 70:210.8(A)(6), 70:210.52(C), 70:406.4(E)
Coupled water-motor pumps

Definition 11:3.3.3
Coupling assemblies
Couplings
Copyright NFPA
Drawbar and coupling mechanism 501:12.4.2.1, 501:12.4.2.2
Fire pumps, flexible couplings for see Flexible couplings
Fluid
Gas piping 501:10.4.12.6
Hose see Hose couplings
Inlet 501:9.9.2.1
Nonthreaded 1963:Chap. 6, 1963:Fig. A.4.1(b)
Oil piping 501:10.5.7
Sprinkler systems 13:6.4.5, 13:A.6.4.5
Flexible listed pipe coupling 13:9.3.2, 13:A.9.3.2
Definition 13:3.5.4
Courthouses see Business occupancies
Courtrooms see Assembly occupancies
Courts 101:7.7.1.1, 101:22.2.7.1, 101:22.2.7.2, 101:23.2.7.1, 101:23.2.7.2, 5000:11.2.2.7.4(1),

5000:11.2.3.5, 5000:11.7.1.1
Cryogenic fluid storage 55:8.12.2.6.2, 55:A.8.12.2.6.2
Definition 55:3.3.15, 101:3.3.42, 5000:3.3.126
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.2.7.1
Enclosed 55:8.12.2.6.1
Definition 55:3.3.15.1, 101:3.3.42.1, 5000:3.3.126.1
Food 5000:27.4.4.6.2
Definition 101:3.3.42.2, 5000:3.3.126.2, 5000:27.4.4.2.3
Cover plates 70B:19.6

Coveralls, protective
Definition 1851:3.3.65, 1851:3.3.88, 1971:3.3.100, 1971:3.3.128
Cleaning 1851:A.7.3.6
Design requirements 1971:6.1.1.1, 1971:6.1.1.2, 1971:6.1.11, 1971:A.6.1.11
Liquid penetration, resistance to 1971:8.48.1.4, 1971:8.48.11
Covered fuses 1:65.11.3.15.5, 1:65.11.6.4.5, 1124:7.3.15.5, 1124:7.6.4.5

Definition 1:3.3.73, 1:A.3.3.72, 1124:3.3.22, 1124:A.3.3.22
Copyright NFPA
Covered mall buildings see Malls/mall buildings
Covered piers
Covered storage
Definition 303:3.3.24.1, 303:A.3.3.24.1
Covers
Electrical equipment 70:314.25, 70:314.28(C), 70:314.41, 70:314.42, 70:314.72(E), 70:376.2,
70:376.56(B)(4), 70:376.100(D), 70:378.2, 70:384.100(C), 70:650.6(D), 70E:215.1, 70E:420.2(B)
Gutters, auxiliary 70:366.100(D)
Manholes 70:110.75(D)
Pool cover, electrically operated 70:680.27(B)
Definition 70:680.2
Coves, lighting in70:410.18
C
p
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

Cracking pressure
Cranes 70E:420.7(B)(1), 70E:430.2 see also Hoists

Definition 303:3.3.6, 303:A.3.3.6
Electric generating plants 850:9.3.2.3, 850:9.6.2.2, 850:A.9.6.2.2
Electrolytic cells 70:668.32, 70E:310.5(D)(9), 70E:430.8(I)
Flexible cords 70:400.7(A)(5)
Grounding 70:250.22(1), 70:250.112(E), 70:250.116(1), 70:610 .VII
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:503.155, 70:610.2(A)
Marinas and boatyards 70:555.23, 303:5.19, 1405:4.12
Marine terminals 307:4.2.6.2.7, 307:10.1, 307:A.10.1.3
Motors and controllers, disconnecting means 70:430.112
Craze
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Create
Creep
Definition 921:3.3.34, 1936:3.3.8
Crew
Compartments, fire apparatus 1901:Chap. 14, 1901:24.2.1, 1901:A.24.2.1, 1901:D.3(8),
1906:Chap. 7, 1906:16.1.3
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.1, 1911:6.2, 1911:7.14, 1911:A.6.2.3,
1911:A.7.14.6, 1911:A.7.14.7.1, 1911:D.1 to D.3, 1911:D.5
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.13, 1912:5.13, 1912:6.13, 1912:A.5.13, 1912:A.6.13, 1912:D.2,
1912:D.3
Definition 1500:3.3.20, 1584:3.3.7
Helitack
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.2.2.2(2), 1925:B.2(1)
Personnel accountability see Personnel accountability
Rapid intervention see Rapid intervention, crew/company
Wildland fire fighters 1143:A.6.1
Leaders 1143:A.6.2
Cribbing 1006:9.1.13, 1006:9.2.13, 1006:17.3.7, 1006:A.8.2.3, 1006:A.8.2.6, 1006:A.9.1.10,

1006:A.9.1.13, 1006:Table G.1
Definition 1006:3.3.41, 1670:3.3.22
Crimes
Fire-related 921:11.3.3.4, 921:11.5.6, 921:12.3, 921:16.11.2, 921:22.4.3, 921:22.4.9.3.5,
921:23.2.3, 921:25.10, 921:A.22.4.9.3 see also Arson
Underwater rescue site as 1006:13.1.6, 1006:A.13.1.6
Critical angles see Angles
Critical area 418:5.7.4, 418:A.5.7.4, 418:Annex C see also Critical fire area
Definition 418:3.3.1.1, 418:A.3.3.1.1
Critical branch 70:517.33, 70:517.43, 99:4.3.2.2.1.2, 99:4.4.1.1.3, 99:4.4.2.2.1.1, 99:4.4.2.2.2.3,

99:20.2.5.4.3, 99:20.2.7.2.2, 99:A.4.4.2.2.2.3
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.26
Copyright NFPA
Critical care areas 70:517.19, 99:4.3.2.2.1.2, 99:4.4.1.1.3, 99:8.5.2.1.2.2, 99:13.2.4(2), 99:14.3.4.2.2
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.138.1, 99:A.3.3.138.1
Critical equipment
Definition 99:3.3.28, 99B:3.3.5
Identification of 70B:6.3, 70B:6.4.4
Critical fire area

Practical 402:9.3.2, 418:5.7.4, 418:A.5.7.4, 418:Annex C
Definition 402:3.3.16.2, 418:3.3.1.3, 418:A.3.3.1.3, 1003:3.3.10
Theoretical 418:C.2.2
Definition 402:3.3.16.3, 1003:3.3.15
Critical incident stress 610:4.8.1

Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) 610:4.8, 1006:A.8.1.7

Critical incident stress management 450:5.7.7.3, 450:12.7.3, 1500:Chap. 12

Critical level
Critical operations power systems70:585, 70:Annex F
Critical process
Definition 484:3.3.7, 484:A.3.3.7
Shutdown 484:8.2.3.6, 484:8.9.4.3, 484:8.12.6.3, 484:9.2.1.14, 484:9.4.8.2, 484:9.6.3.3,
484:11.1.3.6
Critical radiant flux

Definition 101:3.3.43, 101:A.3.3.43, 130:3.3.11, 5000:3.3.128, 5000:A.3.3.128
Floor covering systems, test 253
Critical rescue and fire-fighting access area 402:1.1.2, 402:4.1.1, 402:4.2.2, 402:6.1.2, 402:6.1.5,
402:6.1.7, 402:6.3.2, 402:12.12.1, 402:A.4.2.2
Critical rescue and fire fighting access area (aircraft accident or incident) 403:9.1.2, 403:B.1,
1003:3.3.4
Definition 403:3.3.11.1, 405:3.3.4
Critical systems (health care occupancies) 99:4.5.2.2.3, 99:A.4.5.2.2.3.4

Copyright NFPA
Critical velocity 502:Annex D
Definition 130:3.3.12, 502:3.3.11
Criticality 801:5.10, 801:6.1.4, 801:6.1.6, 801:7.1.8, 801:A.5.10.1, 801:A.5.10.2, 801:A.6.1.4,

801:A.7.1.8, 801:B.1(14), 801:C.2.2, 801:C.11.5
Criticality incidents 801:C.2.5, 801:C.6.1, 801:C.6.2, 801:C.7.1

Critiques
Crop maze 1:10.15.11
Cross braces
Cross connections
Cross mains 13:9.2.4.2 to 9.2.4.4, 13:9.3.5.3.1, 13:9.3.5.3.5, 13:Fig. A.3.5, 13:A.9.3.5.3.1

Definition 13:3.5.2
Cross slope (accessibility)

Cross-trained/dual role (CT/DR) 450:5.2.3.1

Crossovers 225:7.4, 225:10.2.2.2, 225:10.3.4, 225:10.4.4, 225:A.10.4.4

Croup tent
Crowd managers 1:20.1.4.5, 1:A.20.1.4.6, 101:12.7.6, 101:13.7.6, 101:A.12.7.6, 101:A.13.7.6
Crowd movement 101:4.1.2, 101:A.4.1.2, 5000:4.1.3.3.2.2, 5000:5.2.4.1, 5000:16.2.5.4.3,

5000:16.4.1.2(2), 5000:A.16.2.5.4.3
Fireworks display 1123:8.1.2, 1123:8.1.4.1, 1123:A.8.1.2, 1123:A.9.5.2.1, 1123:E.2.2
Crown fires
Crowns (chimney)
Definition 211:3.3.55, 211:A.3.3.55
Copyright NFPA
Crude petroleum
Definition 1:3.3.73, 30:3.3.11
Tanks 30:6.4.1, 30:17.15.2, 30:21.4.3.8, 30:22.4.2.1.1
Crush plates 80:4.8.1.4, 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.3(c), 80:A.4.8.1.4

Crush syndrome 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.1.6, 1006:8.2.6, 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.2.8,

1006:9.2.9, 1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.6, 1006:A.8.2.6
Definition 1006:3.3.45, 1006:A.3.3.45
Crusher, fuel 85:.4.2.1.3.4

Cryogenic equipment, liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.5, 59A:10.4.2,
59A:13.18.2.4, 59A:14.4.2, 59A:A.5.5
Cryogenic fluids (liquids) 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(c), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Tables
60.1.3.1(a) to (h), 1:Table 60.3.2.6, 1:60.3.2.7.3, 30:1.1.2, 86:6.4.3.12, 86:10.2.6.1, 86:A.6.4.3.12,
497:4.2.5, 497:5.6.5, 5000:6.3.2.4.3(3), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(8), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables
34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.6
Building related controls 1:63.2, 1:A.63.2.8 to A.63.2.10
Containers 1:63.4, 1:A.63.4.2 to A.63.4.12.2.6.2.1
Definition 1:3.3.74, 30:3.3.12, 45:3.3.12, 45:A.3.3.12, 55:3.3.16, 86:3.3.13, 86:A.3.3.13,
306:3.5.3, 1500:3.3.21, 1500:A.3.3.21, 1991:3.3.20, 1991:A.3.3.20, 1992:3.3.16, 1992:A.3.3.16,
5000:3.3.130
Health care occupancies, in 99:5.1.3.2.9, 99:5.1.3.2.10, 99:5.1.3.3.1.1, 99:5.1.3.3.1.2(3),
99:5.1.3.4(3), 99:5.1.3.4.12, 99:5.1.3.4.13, 99:5.1.9.2.4, 99:9.8.2, 99:9.8.3, 99:Fig.
99:A.5.1.3.4.12, 99:A.5.1.3.4.13, 99:C.5.2.2 to C.5.2.4, 99:C.5.2.13
Laboratories, in 45:5.4.1(6), 45:11.2.2, 45:11.4, 45:A.11.4.1.2
Marine vessels carrying 306:Chap. 8
Semiconductor manufacturing operations 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Storage, use, and handling 1:63.1, 1:63.2, 1:63.4, 1:A.63.1.1.1 to A.63.1.1.3(9), 1:A.63.2.8 to
A.63.2.10, 1:A.63.4.2 to A.63.4.12.2.6.2.1, 13:21.12, 55, 497:Fig. 5.9.5, 497:Fig. 5.9.10, 497:Fig.
5.10.5, 497:Figs. 5.10.10(a) to (c)
Indoors 497:Fig. 5.9.12, 497:Fig. 5.9.13, 497:Fig. 5.10.12, 497:Fig. 5.10.13
Outdoors 497:Fig. 5.9.2(a), 497:Fig. 5.9.2(b), 497:Fig. 5.9.11, 497:Fig. 5.10.2(a), 497:Fig.
5.10.2(b), 497:Fig. 5.10.11
Cryogenic gas
Ct products
Copyright NFPA
Cubic feet (cu ft.) of gas
Cuffs (clothing) 1977:6.1.3, 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(b), 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(d)

Circumference 1977:Table 6.1.17.6
Cultural resource properties 1:20.17.2, 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2, 909,

5000:6.4.2.17 see also Historic structures and sites
Definition 1:3.3.75, 1:A.3.3.75, 914:3.3.15, 914:A.3.3.15, 5000:3.3.131
Curb cuts 1141:5.3.5

Definition 1141:3.3.6, 1141:A.3.3.6
Curing process (spray application) 33:Chap. 13, 33:14.1.1.2, 33:14.3.7, 33:14.3.8, 33:15.9,
33:A.14.3.7.2
Current
AC (alternating) see AC (alternating current)
Ampacity see Ampacity
DC (direct) see DC (direct current)
Definition 77:H.2.19, 921:3.3.35
Impedance see Impedance
Inrush (solenoid)
Leakage see Leakage current
Locked-rotor
Overcurrent see Overcurrent
Current-limiting devices see also Circuit breakers; Fuses

Definition 70:240.2
Curtain coating 34:9.7.1(2), 34:9.8(4)

Curtain machines, theaters 70:520.48
Curtain slats 80:5.2.5.2

Curtained areas 204:1.3.6, 204:4.2, 204:4.6.2.3, 204:6.3.2, 204:6.6.1, 204:6.6.2, 204:6.7, 204:7.1,
204:9.1.4, 204:10.1.2, 204:A.1.1.1, 204:A.1.3.4, 204:A.4.2, 204:A.7.1, 204:A.9.1.4, 204:B.2,
204:F.2
Copyright NFPA
Fire location within 204:9.2.5.4.2, 204:A.9.2.5.4.2.1
Hazard of area, vent systems designed for 204:9.1.4, 204:A.9.1.4
Vent area, required 204:4.2(6), 204:5.4.2, 204:8.2.1, 204:9.1.1, 204:A.5.4.2, 204:A.5.4.3,
204:A.9.1.1
Curtains 101:10.3.1, 101:A.10.3.1

Across means of egress 101:7.5.2.2.1, 101:7.5.2.2.2
Aircraft hangars
Draft 409:5.17, 409:6.2.1.2(10), 409:A.5.17
Work area enclosure 409:5.8, 409:9.6
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.2.8, 415:6.2.9, 415:6.4.8, 415:A.6.2.8
Assembly occupancies 101:12.4.5.7, 101:12.4.5.10.2, 101:12.7.4.1, 101:12.7.5.3.5, 101:13.4.5.7,
101:13.4.5.10.2, 101:13.7.4.1, 101:13.7.4.3.5, 101:A.12.4.5.7
Blackout linings, vinyl-coated 701:1.1.1.2, 701:B.3
Cultural property occupancies 909:15.7.2, 909:16.3.1, 909:17.3.1, 909:A.12.1
Day-care occupancies 101:16.7.4.1, 101:17.7.4.1
Draft 13:8.4.6.4, 13:12.1.1, 13:C.6, 92B:6.2.2.4, 204:Chap. 7, 204:B.1, 204:B.4.3, 204:C.1 to
C.3, 204:F.2, 204:F.3, 409:5.17, 409:6.2.1.2(10), 409:A.5.17
Definition 92B:3.3.5, 204:3.3.9
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.2, 664:6.4.3, 664:8.6.1.6, 664:A.6.2
Fire test 701
101:A.18.3.5.9, 101:A.18.7.5.1, 101:A.19.3.5.9, 101:A.20.7.5.1, 101:A.21.7.5.1
Privacy 13:8.6.5.2.2.1, 13:8.7.5.2.2.1, 13:8.9.5.2.2.1, 13:A.8.6.5.2.2.1, 13:A.8.7.5.2.2.1,
13:A.8.8.2.2.1, 13:A.8.9.5.2.2.1
Proscenium 13:D.8, 101:12.4.5.7, 101:13.4.5.7, 101:A.12.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.6
Fire safety curtains 80:Chap. 20
Definition 80:3.3.62, 80:20.1.5.3
Rolling steel 80:4.3.5, 80:5.2.5.2
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.5.2, 140:A.4.3.1
Water see Water curtains
Custodial care facilities see Limited care facilities
Cut-off storage areas see also Cutoff rooms

Organic peroxide 1:70.3.3.2, 1:70.3.4.8.1.1 to 70.3.4.8.1.3, 1:70.3.6, 1:A.70.3.4.8.1.3, 1:A.70.3.6.2
Oxidizers 1:70.2.3(2), 1:70.2.5.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3, 1:70.2.6.3.3, 1:70.2.7.3, 1:A.70.2.6.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Cut sheet 1006:F.5
Definition 1006:3.3.46, 1006:A.3.3.46
Cut station 1006:8.1.3, 1006:A.8.1.3

Cutoff rooms 1:34.4.4.1, 1:66.4.4.1, 1:Table 66.4.4.2.1, 1:66.4.4.5.1 see also Cut-off storage areas
Definition 1:3.3.200.1, 30B:3.3.25.2
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:13.14.1
Organic peroxide storage 432:4.10.1.1 to 4.10.1.3, 432:4.13.2, 432:Chap. 6, 432:A.4.10.1.3
Oxidizer storage 430:4.4.2, 430:4.4.4, 430:5.2.1, 430:Table 5.2.2(a), 430:6.2.1, 430:6.2.2,
430:Table 6.2.3(a), 430:Table 6.2.3(b), 430:6.2.3.3, 430:6.2.4, 430:7.2.1, 430:7.2.3, 430:Table
7.2.4(a), 430:Table 7.2.4(b), 430:7.2.4.2, 430:A.6.2.4
Cutout boxes see Boxes, electrical
Cutout switches, low water

Definition85:3.3.157.11, 85:3.3.157.12
Cutout (switching device) 70E:310.5(D)(8), 70E:400.21(B), 70E:450.1(E)(3)

Definition70E:100.II
Cutouts, thermal 70:240.40
Cutters (power rescue tools) 402:8.2.6, 402:9.4.2, 402:9.4.3, 402:10.12.4
Cutters (powered rescue tools) 1936:5.4.7, 1936:5.4.8, 1936:6.1.4.3, 1936:6.1.4.4, 1936:6.1.5,

1936:7.1.3.4, 1936:7.1.3.5, 1936:7.1.4, 1936:8.13, 1936:8.14, 1936:A.6.1.4.3.2, 1936:A.7.1.3.4.2,
1936:A.7.1.4.2.2
Cutting see Welding and cutting
CVR see Cockpit voice recorders
Cyanosis
Cyclones
Pulverized fuel 85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.2.2, 85:9.4.5.2.2.5, 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2,
85:9.6.2.1.1, 85:9.6.2.2, 85:9.6.3.1.1, 85:9.6.3.2.3, 85:9.6.3.2.4, 85:A.7.3.1
Fires in 85:9.5.4.3.5
Interlocking 85:9.6.3.7
Isolation requirements 85:9.6.3.4
Venting 85:9.4.5.2.4.4, 85:9.4.6.1.9
Copyright NFPA
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.2.2.6.4, 664:D.1
Definition 664:3.3.9.1, 664:A.3.3.9.1
Cylinder containment systems 55:7.9.3.1.3, 55:7.9.4

Cylinder containment vessels 55:7.9.3.1.3, 55:7.9.4

Cylinder operated fire extinguishers see Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers
Cylinder packs
Definition 55:3.3.18, 55:A.3.3.18
Cylinders see also Containers

Acetylene, charging plants for 13:21.11, 51A
Air for self-contained breathing apparatus 1404:9.2
Fully charged 1852:6.3.7, 1852:A.6.3.7
Open-circuit SCBA 1852:4.3.6.3.2(7), 1852:4.5.8, 1852:4.7.5, 1852:4.7.6, 1852:5.1.5,
1852:6.1.5, 1852:6.1.6, 1852:6.3.1, 1852:6.3.3, 1852:6.3.7, 1852:6.3.8, 1852:7.1.2.1(3),
1852:7.1.2.4, 1852:7.1.2.12, 1852:7.1.4.2, 1852:7.1.4.5, 1852:7.2.3.8, 1852:7.2.4.1,
1852:7.2.4.4, 1852:7.2.4.5, 1852:7.3, 1852:7.4, 1852:A.4.3.6.3.2(7), 1852:A.4.7.5,
1852:A.6.1.6, 1852:A.6.3.7, 1852:A.7.2.4.1, 1852:A.7.2.4.5, 1852:A.7.3.5, 1852:Annex B,
1852:Annex C
Breathing air systems see Breathing air systems
Carbon dioxide 12:4.3.3.5, 12:4.5.4.7, 12:4.5.5.6, 12:4.6.5, 12:4.8.3.5, 12:A.4.3.3.4, 12:A.4.5.4.7,
12:A.4.6.5
Compressed gas see Compressed gas cylinders
Compressed natural gas (CNG) see Compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders
Containment system
Containment vessel
Cryogenic fluids 55
Cutting and welding processes, use during 1:41.3.6, 1:41.5.5, 51B:5.6, 51B:7.1, 51B:7.3.1,
51B:7.4.2, 51B:7.5, 51B:A.7.5.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.77, 51:3.3.4, 55:3.3.17, 99:3.3.30, 560:3.3.5
DOT 58:5.2.7.3, 58:9.3.1, 58:11.3.1.1, 58:11.3.1.4, 1901:25.5.1.2, 1901:25.5.3, 1906:14.3.4
Connections and appurtenances 58:Table 5.7.4.1
Definition 1901:3.3.51, 1906:3.3.26
Pressure relief valves 58:5.7.2.2, 58:5.7.2.4
Requalification for service 58:5.2.2.2, 58:5.2.3, 58:11.3.1.4(A)
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Extinguishers, portable fire 1:13.6.6.8.5.4 to 13.6.6.8.5.7, 1:A.13.6.6.8.5.4, 1:A.13.6.6.8.5.6,
10:8.4.2, 10:8.8, 10:A.8.4.2, 10:Table I.1(a) see also Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers
Fuel gas, for roofing operations 241:9.3.8, 241:A.9.3.7, 241:A.9.3.8
Hazardous gas, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:Chap. 8, 318:9.2, 318:10.7, 318:10.9.3.2
Hazardous materials 1:60.1.2.22.2, 1:60.3.2.7.3
Health care occupancies 99:5.1.3.1.1 to 5.1.3.1.7, 99:5.1.3.2.2 to 5.1.3.2.8, 99:5.1.3.2.10 to
5.3.2.1.13, 99:5.1.3.3.1.7, 99:5.1.3.3.4, 99:5.3.3.1.1 to 5.3.3.1.4, 99:5.3.3.2.2 to 5.3.3.2.12,
99:5.3.3.3.1, 99:5.3.3.4.1, 99:5.3.13.2, 99:5.3.13.4, 99:9.3, 99:9.4, 99:9.5.2.3, 99:9.6.2, 99:9.7,
99:11.10, 99:A.11.10.2.6, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.2.3.2, 99:B.6.1.14, 99:B.6.3, 99:C.13.1.2.3.1, 99:Table
C.13.5
Headers 99:5.1.3.4.9, 99:A.5.1.3.4.9
Management 99:5.3.3.2, 99:5.3.3.3.1, 99:5.3.13.1, 99:5.3.13.2, 99:5.3.13.4, 99:9.7,
99:11.10.1, 99:A.5.3.3.2
Reserve supply 99:5.1.9.2.4, 99:5.3.3.5.8, 99:A.5.3.3.5.8, 99:C.5.1.4, 99:C.5.1.5, 99:C.5.2.11
to C.5.2.13
Definition 99:3.3.160, 99:3.3.173.3
Supply systems 99:5.1.3.5.1(1), 99:5.3.3.4.4, 99:5.3.3.4.5, 99:A.5.3.3.4.4
Gas supply, shutting off 99:5.3.13.5.4
Transfilling 99:9.6.2.2
Hydrogen see Hydrogen cylinders
Laboratories 45:5.4.1(5), 45:11.1, 45:11.3, 45:A.11.1.2
Liquefied gas
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:12.10.4
LP-Gas see LP-Gas cylinders
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:1.1.1(3)(a), 51:1.8, 51:Chap. 4, 51:Chap. 5
Definition 51:3.3.5
Surrogate
Cylindrical fountains 1124:C.3.1.1.1
D
DACR see Digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR)
DACS see Digital alarm communicator system (DACS)
DACT see Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT)
Damage, substantial (flood resistance) 5000:15.9.3.3.1

Definition 5000:3.3.603, 5000:39.2.22
Damage assessment 1600:5.11.4, 1600:A.5.11.4

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Damage limitation plan 909:5.4.6, 909:A.5.4.6.2(5), 914:A.10.2.1

Definition 909:3.3.17, 914:3.3.16
Damage-limiting construction see Construction, Damage-limiting
Damp locations see Wet locations
Dampers see also Ducts and duct systems

Alarm systems 5000:55.2.3.2.2
Automatic regulators 211:9.9.4
Definition 54:K.1.2, 211:3.3.56.1
Automatically operated 31:6.4.3
Barometric 92A:B.4(1)
Bypass 92A:B.3
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.9.1.1, 85:8.9.2.2.4, 85:8.9.2.3, 85:8.9.3,
85:8.9.5, 85:A.8.9.2.2.4, 85:A.8.9.2.3
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.6.4.1.1.1
Ceiling radiation 80:19.1.1, 80:19.2.2, 80:A.19.1.1, 90A:5.3.3, 90A:5.4.4 to 5.4.6, 90A:7.2,
90A:A.5.3.3, 90A:B.2, 5000:8.8.8.3, 5000:8.8.8.6, 5000:8.10.5.3
Definition 80:3.3.19, 80:19.1.3.2, 90A:3.3.13.1, 90A:A.3.3.13.1, 5000:3.3.133.1
Chimneys and fireplaces 211:9.9, 211:11.2.9, 211:A.14.4
Combination fire/smoke 90A:5.3.4.6, 90A:5.3.5.2, 5000:8.8.8.3, 5000:8.10.5.3, 5000:8.11.6.2.2,
5000:8.11.6.4, 5000:11.2.4.3.4(2)
Closure 90A:5.4.5.3.1, 90A:5.4.5.4.3, 90A:A.6.3.4
Definition 90A:3.3.13.2, 221:3.3.2.1, 5000:3.3.133.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.2.2.5.3, 5000:21.4.4.3, 5000:A.21.4.4.3
Fire walls, in 221:4.4.3 to 4.4.5, 221:A.4.4.5
Controls 90A:6.3, 90A:A.6.3
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:5.3.4, 96:7.3.4, 96:9.1, 96:11.1.3, 96:11.2.2, 96:11.5,
96:11.6.11, 96:13.2.8 to 13.2.10, 96:A.5.3.4
Cut-away 86:8.5.2
Definition 86:3.3.14, 86:A.3.3.14
Definition 31:3.3.18, 85:3.3.46, 211:3.3.56
Fire see Fire dampers
Gas equipment 54:Table 10.6.2.3, 54:10.8.5, 54:10.8.7.2, 54:10.9.5, 54:10.9.7.2, 54:12.14,
54:12.15, 54:13.1.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.9.2.2.3, 85:8.9.2.3, 85:8.9.3 to 8.9.5, 85:A.8.9.2.3
Bypass 85:8.9.1.1, 85:8.9.2.2.4, 85:8.9.2.3, 85:8.9.3, 85:8.9.5, 85:A.8.9.2.2.4, 85:A.8.9.2.3
Stack 85:8.9.1.6, 85:8.9.5.1.2, 85:8.9.5.1.3
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Maintenance 90A:5.4.6, 90A:B.2
Manually operated 31:6.4.2, 54:12.14, 211:9.9.1, 211:9.9.3
Motor-operated 92A:B.4(2)
Mullions, fire-rated 80:19.2.4, 80:A.19.2.4
Definition 80:3.3.60, 80:19.1.3.6
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(C), 85:6.5.2.3, 85:6.5.3.2.3, 85:6.5.3.3.5, 85:A.6.5.2.3(1),
85:B.3.1, 85:B.3.4.9.5
Fuel gas systems 85:6.6.5.1.5.6(B), 85:6.6.5.1.5.7(B), 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.6.7.1.1, 85:6.6.7.1.2, 85:6.6.7.2.2(5), 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:A.6.6.7.1.1, 85:B.2.4.9.3,
85:C.1.2
Fuel oil systems 85:6.7.5.1.5.7(B), 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.7.7.1.1 to 6.7.7.1.3,
85:6.7.7.2.2, 85:A.6.7.7.1.1, 85:C.2.2, 85:C.2.5.5.4
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.5.1.5.7(B), 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.9.1
Ovens and furnaces 86:8.5.1.2, 86:8.5.1.3, 86:8.5.2
Primary air 85:9.4.5.2.3.2, 85:9.5.2.1
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.1.1.1, 85:9.4.5.1.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.3.2, 85:9.5.1.1.1,
85:9.5.1.1.2, 85:9.5.2.1, 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:9.6.3.4, 85:9.6.4.1.1.1,
85:9.6.4.1.1.2, 85:A.9.5.2.2.3
Shutoff 85:9.4.5.2.3.2
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4.6.2
Smoke see Smoke dampers
Smoke detectors, use of 5000:8.10.5.6, 5000:8.11.6.7
Stage equipment, smoke ventilator control 70:520.49
Stokers 85:10.4.2.2, 85:10.4.6.1, 85:G.2.10.1, 85:G.2.11.2
Transformer vaults 70:450.45(E)
Vent, automatically operated see Vent dampers, automatically operated
Volume control
Definition 80:3.3.135, 80:19.1.3.10
Dance halls see Assembly occupancies
Dangerous
Dangerous goods see Hazardous materials
DARR see Digital alarm radio receiver (DARR)
DARS see Digital alarm radio system (DARS)
DART see Digital alarm radio transmitter (DART)
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Dash-bond coat (of plaster) 5000:47.4.1.4.2
Definition 5000:3.3.135, 5000:47.1.5.1
Data
Confidential 1583:6.1.1.3, 1583:9.1, 1583:9.2, 1583:A.9.1
Conversion
Definition 1:3.4.3, 101:3.3.44, 301:3.5.2, 909:3.3.18, 914:3.3.17, 5000:3.3.136
Fire experience
Classifications for 901
Fire protection, classifications for 901
Property survey, classifications for 901:Chap. 6, 901:Chap. 7, 901:Chap. 13
Tabulated 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.4
Definition 1006:3.3.212, 1006:A.3.3.212
Data processing equipment and systems 5000:6.4.2.18 see also Information technology equipment
and systems
Day box (magazine) 495:9.6.3

Definition 495:3.3.12, 1124:D.1.12
Day-care homes 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:13.7.2.23.3, 1:13.7.2.24.3, 1:20.3.3, 1:A.20.3.3.1.2 to

A.20.3.3.2.3.4.5, 101:16.6, 101:A.16.6.1.4.2, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.3, 5000:18.6, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3,
5000:51.5.1 see also Family day-care homes; Group day-care homes
Definition 1:3.3.165.6, 1:A.3.3.165.6, 72:3.3.40, 101:3.3.122.1, 101:A.3.3.122.1, 5000:3.3.320.1,
5000:A.3.3.320.1
Existing 101:Table 17.1.6, 101:17.6, 101:A.17.6.1.1.2, 101:A.17.6.1.4.2
Means of escape 5000:18.6.2
New 101:Table 16.1.6.1, 101:16.6, 101:A.16.1.4.3, 101:A.16.6.1.4.2
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Day-care occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:10.9.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.27, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,
1:13.7.2.23, 1:13.7.2.24, 1:20.3, 1:52.3.3.4, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e), 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:66.4.5.5,
1:A.20.3.2.2 to A.20.3.3.2.3.4.5, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Chap. 18,
5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(3),
5000:51.5 see also Day-care homes
In apartment buildings 101:16.1.2.2.2, 101:17.1.2.2.2, 5000:18.1.2.2
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.8.1, 5000:15.6.2.8.2, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.5.1.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:18.1.1.2, 5000:18.6.1.1.1
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.4, 101:16.1.4, 101:16.6.1.4, 101:17.1.4, 101:17.6.1.4,
101:A.6.1.4.1, 101:A.16.1.4.3, 101:A.16.6.1.4.2, 101:A.17.1.4.3, 101:A.17.6.1.4.2, 5000:18.1.3,
5000:18.6.1.4
Change of 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1
Definition 1:3.3.165.6, 1:6.1.4.1, 1:A.3.3.165.7, 1:A.6.1.4.1, 30:3.3.35.4, 101:3.3.168.4,
Copyright NFPA
101:6.1.4.1, 101:A.3.3.168.4, 101:A.6.1.4.1, 5000:3.3.424.3, 5000:6.1.4.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.3,
5000:A.6.1.4.1
Flammable and combustible liquids handling, use, and storage 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e), 30:9.6.2.1,
30:9.6.2.2, 30:9.6.2.4, 5000:18.3.2.1(1)(c), 5000:18.3.2.1(2)(d), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e)
Flexible plan and open plan 101:16.4.3, 101:16.7.3.3, 101:17.4.3, 101:17.7.3.3, 5000:18.2.9(3),
5000:18.4.3
Definition 5000:3.3.65.8, 5000:A.3.3.65.8
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:16.2, 101:16.7.3.2, 101:16.7.3.3, 101:17.2, 101:17.7.3.2,
101:17.7.3.3, 101:A.16.2.2.2.4, 101:A.16.2.2.3, 101:A.16.7.3.2, 101:A.17.2.2.2.4, 101:A.17.2.2.3,
101:A.17.7.3.2, 5000:18.2, 5000:18.4.3.2, 5000:18.6.2.5, 5000:A.18.2.2.2.6
Multiple occupancy 5000:18.1.2, 5000:18.6.1.2
New 101:Chap. 16
5000:18.1.6, 5000:18.4.3.2, 5000:18.6.1.7
Self-preservation 5000:18.1.1.5, 5000:18.3.5.4, 5000:18.3.7, 5000:18.6.1.1.4, 5000:18.6.1.7
Definition 5000:3.3.543, 5000:A.3.3.543
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Windows for rescue 101:16.2.11.1, 101:17.2.11.1
Day tanks 110:7.9.4

dBA
Maximum 1925:15.4.2.1
DC (direct current) 70:250 .VIII, 921:8.2.2.3, 921:8.2.2.4

AC and DC conductors in same enclosure 70:300.3(C)(1), 70:725.48
Definition 1124:D.1.17, 1126:D.1.16
Electrolytic cells 70:668.11
Grounding of systems 70:250.162, 70:250.164
Luminaire installation70:410.134
Marine vessels
Fire investigations 921:28.3.2, 921:28.3.5.3.2, 921:28.4.5.2, 921:28.4.9.3, 921:28.8.2
Supplies, industrial machinery 79:4.3.3, 79:4.3.4
Dead front 501:11.4.2

Definition70E:100.I, 501:11.2.11
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Dead load 5000:5.2.3.1, 5000:15.7.2.2.2.2, 5000:35.5, 5000:38.11.2, 5000:A.5.2.3.1
Definition 501:6.2.5.1, 1901:3.3.47, 5000:3.3.367.1, 5000:35.2.20.1
Glass and glazing 5000:46.10
Grandstands and bleachers 5000:32.7.8.2.4.3(2)
Heliports/helistops 5000:31.9.1(2), 5000:35.14.3
Manufactured housing 501:6.5.2.1, 501:6.5.7.1, 501:7.1.1, 501:7.1.2, 501:7.2.3, 501:7.2.4.1,
501:7.2.4.4, 501:7.2.4.5, 501:A.7.1.2
Performance-based design option 5000:5.5.3
Roof 5000:35.1.2.8.8, 5000:35.7.1, 5000:A.35.1.2.8.8
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.7.1
Deaths see Casualties
Debilitating illness or injury

Debris
Aircraft incidents 422:7.1, 422:7.3, 422:7.4.1
Containment of 921:14.2.5.1
Explosion 921:21.3.1, 921:21.3.2, 921:21.13.2.1, 921:21.13.4, 921:21.14, 921:21.17.3.1,
921:A.21.3.2
Hazardous 1123:8.1.4.3.1, 1123:A.4.3.5, 1123:A.8.1.4.2
Definition 1123:3.3.18, 1123:A.3.3.18
Motor vehicle fire ignition source 921:25.4.5
Removal from fire scene 921:17.3.2
Wildland fire ignition source 921:26.7.2.3
Decide action
Deckhouses 301:17.3.3
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.3.3, 301:20.4.3.2, 301:A.20.3.3
Passenger vessels 301:21.3.3.1, 301:21.3.3.3
Decks (helicopter) see Helicopter decks
Decks (marine vessels) 1405:5.1.4.4 to 5.1.4.7, 1405:5.1.5.1, 1405:5.2.2.4, 1405:5.4.2, 1405:6.8.1.1,

1405:9.7.2.1 to 9.7.2.3, 1405:9.7.3.4, 1405:9.8.2, 1405:9.8.4, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.6,
1925:4.4.5, 1925:4.4.5.1, 1925:15.5, 1925:B.2(5)
Coverings 301:8.2.4.6
Definition 301:3.3.15, 301:A.3.3.15
Definition 301:3.3.14, 1405:3.3.24
Exits/means of egress 301:7.1.3.1.1, 301:7.2.6.5, 301:7.3.1.1, 301:7.3.1.2, 301:7.3.1.4,
301:7.3.1.5, 301:7.4.1.1
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Finish
Definition 301:3.3.16, 301:A.3.3.16
Interior 301:8.3.4
Fire barriers, assemblies used as 301:8.2.4.1
Fires on 1405:9.7.6, 1405:12.8, 1405:12.13.2, 1405:13.5(4), 1405:13.10(1), 1405:13.10(5)
Illumination of 301:7.8.1.3, 301:A.7.8.1.3
Main 1405:5.1.1, 1405:5.2.3, 1405:9.8.6
Open 301:6.1.9, 301:Chap. 17
Bounding areas of refuge 301:21.2.8.5
Cargo and tank vessels 301:16.3.4.1, 301:20.11
Exits/means of egress 301:7.5.3, 301:7.7.1, 301:7.7.5, 301:17.2, 301:20.2.11.1
Fire hose on 301:9.2.16.11
Passenger vessels 301:21.10.2, 301:21.11
Separation requirements 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2, 301:Table
14.1.4, 301:17.1.2, 301:Table 18.1.2, 301:A.17.1.2
Smokeproof enclosures 301:7.2.3.5, 301:7.2.3.6
Sprinkler systems 301:21.10.2.1
Vehicle spaces, protection for 301:16.3.4
Openings, guards for 301:7.2.2.4.1, 301:7.2.2.4.3, 301:7.2.2.4.4, 301:7.2.2.4.6
Overlays 301:8.3.4, 301:A.8.3.4, 301:Fig. A.8.3.4
Passenger vessels 301:21.3.3.1, 301:21.15.12.2
Rails
Scuttles 301:21.15.2.4, 301:21.15.2.6.1.1(3), 301:21.15.2.6.3
Stairs connecting three or more 301:7.2.2.3.2
Underlayment
Weather decks 1925:4.4.5.1, 1925:4.4.5.2, 1925:15.5(3), 1925:B.2(5)
Decks (patio) 5000:37.2.2, 5000:37.3.2(6), 5000:37.3.7, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2

Definition 5000:3.3.140, 5000:35.2.9
Decks (pier) see Pier decks
Decks (roof) see Roofs
Decks (upholstered furniture) 261:6.3, 261:7.1.3

Copyright NFPA
Decomposition vents 40:4.1.1.1, 40:6.3.4, 40:6.3.5, 40:6.4.3.1, 40:6.5.4, 40:A.6.3.4.2 to A.6.3.4.6,

40:A.6.3.5
Decompression sickness 99B:B.1.4.3, 99:C.20.1.3.2, 99:C.20.1.3.4

Definition 99:3.3.16, 99:3.3.31, 99:A.3.3.16, 99B:3.3.4, 99B:3.3.6, 99B:A.3.3.6
Decontamination 99:C.13.2.5 see also Disinfection

Definition 472:3.3.17, 472:A.3.3.17, 1006:3.3.48, 1581:3.3.7, 1851:3.3.21, 2113:3.3.11
Emergency see Emergency decontamination
Gross
Definition 472:3.3.17.2, 472:A.3.3.17.2
Hazardous materials incidents 472:5.3.4, 472:6.1, 472:6.3, 472:6.4, 472:7.1.1.1, 472:7.1.2.2,
472:7.3.4, 472:7.4.5, 472:7.5.2, 472:8.3.4.5.4, 472:8.4.1(3), 472:8.5.1(3), 472:9.3.1.2.2(2),
472:9.3.3.3, 472:9.4.1.2.2(2), 472:10.3.4(3), 472:10.5(3), 472:11.3.6, 472:A.5.3.4, 472:A.6.1.1.1,
472:A.6.1.1.3, 472:A.7.1.2.2(3), 472:A.7.4.5, 472:A.9.3.1.2.2(2)(e), 472:G.4.3, 473:4.2.3,
473:4.4.2, 473:5.4.2, 473:5.4.3, 473:5.4.4, 473:5.4.5
Mass
Definition 472:3.3.17.3, 472:A.3.3.17.3
Hazardous materials responders assigned to perform 472:6.1, 472:6.3, 472:7.4.5(3),
472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3
Protective ensembles
Flame-resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against flash fire 2113:4.2.3(5),
2113:6.2, 2113:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.3
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:4.3.3(7), 1851:4.3.3(8), 1851:6.1.2, 1851:6.1.4,
1851:Chap. 7
Radioactive materials 801:5.1(2), 801:5.8, 801:A.5.3, 801:A.5.8, 804:10.14, 805:E.2.19
Rescue incidents 1006:7.1.5, 1006:17.3.15, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:Table G.1
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 1852:5.1.5(1), 1852:6.2, 1852:7.2.4.3, 1852:A.7.2.4.3
Technical 472:7.1.2.2(2), 472:7.4.5, 472:9.3.1.2.2(2), 472:9.4.1.2.2(2), 472:A.7.4.5,
472:A.9.3.1.2.2(2)(e)
Definition 472:3.3.17.4, 472:A.3.3.17.4
Hazardous materials responders assigned to perform 472:6.1, 472:6.4, 472:A.6.1.1.1,
472:A.6.1.1.3
Training for 405:9.4, 405:17.3(2), 1581:4.3.2
Worksite 1581:8.7
Decontamination areas
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Light water reactors 804:10.14, 805:E.2.19
Decontamination corridor
Decorations 1:12.6, 101:10.2.4.5, 101:10.3.1, 101:A.10.3.1

Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.5, 1:A.20.6.2.5.1, 101:20.7.5, 101:21.7.5,
101:A.20.7.5.1, 101:A.21.7.5.1
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.4, 1:20.1.4.4.4.6, 1:20.1.4.4.4.7, 1:A.20.1.4.4.2 to A.20.1.4.4.6,
101:12.7.4, 101:12.7.5.3.5, 101:12.7.5.3.6, 101:13.7.4, 101:13.7.5.3.5, 101:13.7.5.3.6,
101:A.12.7.4.3, 101:A.13.7.4.3
Cultural property occupancies 909:11.2, 909:15.7.2
Libraries and museums 909:16.3.1, 909:16.3.2
Places of worship 909:17.3.1, 909:A.17.7.4
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.3.2.3.4, 1:A.20.3.3.2.3.4.2, 1:A.20.3.3.2.3.4.5, 101:16.7.4,
101:17.7.4
101:23.7.4, 101:A.22.4.4.13, 101:A.22.7.4, 101:A.23.7.4
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.3.4, 1:A.20.2.3.4.2, 1:A.20.3.4.3, 101:14.7.4, 101:15.7.4
101:18.7.5, 101:19.7.5, 101:A.18.7.5.1, 101:A.18.7.5.6(2), 101:A.19.7.5.1, 101:A.19.7.5.6(2)
Hotels and dormitories 1:20.8.2.5, 1:A.20.8.2.5.5, 101:28.3.3.4, 101:29.3.3.4
Means of egress, in 1:14.4.2, 101:7.1.10.2
101:A.32.7.5, 101:A.33.7.5
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.5
Decorative appliances, fireplace see Fireplaces
Decorative shrouds 211:6.1.5, 211:10.4.6, 211:11.1.4

Deductive reasoning 921:4.3.6

Dedusters, coal preparation plants 120:6.1.2.1
Deenergizing (electricity) 70B:7.4.2, 70B:7.4.4, 70B:7.4.5, 70B:7.5.3, 70B:7.7.1, 70B:8.1.1,

70B:10.2.7.2, 70B:10.3.7.1, 70B:29.1.3, 70B:29.3.10, 70E:120.1, 70E:120.2
Definition70E:100.I
Electronic equipment 70B:13.3.1
Hazardous (classified) location electrical equipment 70B:23.2.3, 70B:23.2.4
Transformers 70B:10.2.7.2, 70B:10.3.7.1
Uninsulated overhead lines 70E:130.5(B)
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Deep sea exploration, use of oxygen-enriched atmospheres in 53:C.6.4, 53:D.2.8
Deep-seated fires see Fires, Deep-seated
Defect
Definition 1071:3.3.3, 1901:3.3.48, 1906:3.3.24, 1912:3.3.14
Defend
Against fire product
Defend in place 1:5.2.2.6, 150:9.8.3, 550:4.5.2.1, 550:4.5.2.3, 5000:4.1.3.1.2.1, 5000:5.2.2.4,

5000:5.2.4.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 1620:A.14.4.2
Health care occupancies 1620:A.13.4.3
Historic structures 914:4.3.1.1, 914:4.3.1.2
Life-safety considerations 1620:6.2.8
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:4.5.1.1, 664:4.5.2, 664:A.4.5.1.1
Defend the place (of the exposed) 550:4.5.2.1

Defense-in-depth 805:1.2, 805:4.2(8), 805:4.4.6.4, 805:6.2.5.2, 805:A.4.2, 805:A.4.4.6.4, 805:D.1.2,

805:Annex E
Definition 804:3.3.8, 804:A.3.3.8
Defensible space 1143:4.5.5.2

Definition 1051:3.3.11, 1051:A.3.3.11, 1143:3.3.10
Defensive operations 1500:8.3.2(4)

Definition 1500:3.3.69.1, 1500:A.3.3.69.1
Deferred submittals 5000:40.2.11

Defibrillation 99:8.5.2.4.6, 99:10.2.9.2.2.6, 99:A.8.5.2.4.6, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.6, 99:B.2.1,

99:B.6.1.14(4), 450:5.5.2.3.2, 450:5.5.2.3.4, 450:5.5.2.4(3)
Definition 99:C.9.2.9, 450:3.3.15, 901:3.3.18
Defibrillators 450:5.5.3.2.1(9), 450:8.2.2.2(1)

Automated external defibrillator (AED) 450:5.5.2.4(3), 450:5.5.3.2.1(9)
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Manual defibrillator 450:5.5.3.2.1(9)
Deficiency
Definition 25:3.3.5, 1071:3.3.4, 1911:3.3.30
Deflagration index
Defining equation 68:6.1.1, 68:A.6.1.1
Definition 68:3.3.5
Dusts and gases 68:Annex C
Deflagration isolation methods 69:Chap. 11, 654:7.1.4, 654:7.6.5, 654:7.12.2.3(2), 654:7.13.1.5,

654:A.7.1.4, 654:A.7.6.5, 654:A.7.13.1.5, 654:B.6, 654:Annex E
Deflagration pressure containment 69:Chap. 13

Definition 69:3.3.9
Deflagration suppression systems 655:4.2.7(4)
Deflagration vents 655:4.2.5, 655:A.4.2.5

Dust collectors
Access doors as vents 655:4.5.8.2.3.3, 655:4.5.8.2.3.5, 655:A.4.5.8.2.3.5
Vents with ducts 655:4.5.8.1.1.2, 655:A.4.5.8.1.1.2
For equipment 655:4.2.7(2), 655:6.2.2, 655:A.4.2.7(2), 655:A.4.2.8, 655:A.6.2.2.1
Maintenance of 655:9.2.4.3, 655:A.9.2.4.3
Deflagrations 5000:6.3.2.4.3 see also Explosions

Characteristics
Combustible dusts, selected 68:Annex F
Flammable gases, selected 68:Annex E
Combustible dust see Dust, Explosions
Combustible liquids, foams of 68:6.2.4, 68:A.6.2.4
Consequences of 68:6.6, 68:A.6.6
Definition 1:3.3.77, 15:3.3.3, 53:3.3.7, 68:3.3.4, 69:3.3.8, 432:3.3.1, 484:3.3.8, 484:D.1,
654:3.3.7, 654:A.3.3.7, 664:3.3.5, 921:3.3.37, 1124:D.1.13, 1126:D.1.12, 5000:3.3.143
Fundamentals 68:Annex B
High hazard level 2 contents, deflagration hazard of 1:60.3.1
Investigations of 921:5.2.3.1, 921:21.1.5, 921:21.2.4.1, 921:21.4.1.5.3, 921:21.4.3, 921:21.5.1,
921:21.11, 921:Table 21.13.3.1
Outdoor vapor cloud 921:21.11
Suppression of see Explosion suppression
Testing 68:C.4, 68:C.5
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Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids, outdoor storage of 1:72.2.1.1
Venting see Explosion venting
Deflection
Deflector vanes
Deformation
Definition 1071:3.3.5, 1911:3.3.32
Permanent
Definition 1931:3.3.27, 1932:3.3.23
Degassing
Degradation
Degree-granting entities 1000:1.1(3), 1000:1.2.1(3), 1000:1.3.1, 1000:1.3.4, 1000:1.3.6, 1000:4.3.2,

1000:4.3.3, 1000:4.3.7(3), 1000:Chap. 6
Degree (postsecondary)
Deicing equipment, fixed outdoor electric 70:426, 301:9.7
Delay composition see Composition
Delayed egress locks 1:14.5.3.1, 1:A.14.5.3.1(3), 101:7.2.1.6.1, 101:A.7.2.1.6.1(4),

101:A.7.2.1.6.1(5), 730:7.2.15, 731:6.1.4.4, 731:A.6.1.4.4, 5000:11.2.1.6.1, 5000:11.9.1.1(4),
5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6
Delinquency signal 72:6.15.3, 72:6.15.6

Deluge foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 1:Table 13.8

Definition 16:3.3.5.1, 16:A.3.3.5.1, 25:3.4
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:66.4.8.2, 1:66.5.9.3.4,
1:A.66.4.8.2, 1:A.66.5.9.3.4
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Chap. 11
Installation 16
Deluge sprinkler systems see also Deluge foam-water sprinkler and spray systems
Advanced light water reactors 13:21.32.1.3.2, 13:21.32.2.3
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.2.1(5), 423:6.4(6), 423:7.6, 423:A.5.2.4, 423:A.7.6.3, 423:C.1.1
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Cellulose nitrate motion picture film, facilities for 40:5.1.3, 40:6.3.7, 40:A.6.3.7.3
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:9.4.6, 120:9.5.2.9
Combustible particulate solids processing 654:F.1
Definition 13:3.4.4, 25:3.6.4.2, 502:3.3.12
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:14.1.1
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:43.1.7.8.2, 1:66.4.8.2,
1:66.5.9.3.4, 1:A.66.4.8.2, 1:A.66.5.9.3.4, 30:6.9.1, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:A.24.6.2.3, 30:E.2.2.1,
30:E.2.2.4, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.4.10
Health care occupancies 99:20.2.5.2, 99:A.20.2.5.2.4, 99:A.20.2.5.2.6
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.5.1.5 to 4.5.1.8, 99B:4.5.2, 99B:4.5.4, 99B:A.4.5.2.5.1
Highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids storage 1:68.3.4(1)
Hyperbaric chambers, Class A 13:21.19.1, 13:A.21.19.1.4
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.4.2
Installation 13:6.9.2.3, 13:7.3, 13:8.15.18.3, 13:8.17.2.2(2), 13:8.17.2.4.2(4), 13:22.6, 13:A.7.3.1
to A.7.3.3
Merchant vessels 301:9.2.2, 301:18.3.1.2, 301:A.9.2.2
Open sprinklers 13:8.4.4.1
Organic peroxide formulations storage 13:21.31.1.4
Oxidizers, storage of 13:21.30.1.4
Pleasure and commercial motor craft 52:17.12.7.6, 52:17.12.8, 52:17.12.9, 52:17.12.10.4.2,
52:17.12.10.6, 52:17.14
Proscenium opening 13:8.15.16.2, 13:D.8, 101:13.4.5.7.5
Tests
Connections 13:8.17.4.5
Hydrostatic 13:24.2.1.11
Operational 13:24.2.3.3
Valves 13:8.17.1.3.1, 13:8.17.1.3.2, 13:8.17.2.4.2(4), 13:24.2.3.3.1, 13:A.7.3.3, 13:D.8, 25:Table
10.1, 25:10.2.1.5, 25:10.2.2, 25:11.2.1, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.4.3, 25:A.13.1, 25:A.13.4.3.2.1 to
A.13.4.3.3.3
Definition 15:3.3.18.1, 25:3.5.2
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.1.1.1, 13:21.24.1.4, 13:21.24.1.7.1, 13:21.24.2.8.4,
13:A.21.24.1.7.1.1, 13:A.21.24.1.7.1.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.6.1.1, 664:8.6.1.2, 664:8.6.3.1, 664:8.6.4.2,
664:A.8.2.2.6, 664:A.8.3.2.10.2, 664:A.8.6.1.1, 664:A.8.6.2.2, 664:A.8.6.3.1, 664:A.8.6.4.2,
664:A.8.11.1.1, 664:A.8.11.2.2, 664:Annex E
Deluge water mist systems 750:6.4.1, 750:A.14.2.7

Demand calculation method

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Demand factor 501:11.11
Definition 70:100 .I, 501:11.2.12
Demand zone levels 1720:4.4.3.1

Definition 1720:3.3.5, 1720:A.3.3.5
Demographic data, classifications for 901:7.5.2, 901:Chap. 12
Demolition operations 241:Chap. 10, 5000:1.7.5.3.2, 5000:1.7.6.2.5

Cultural property occupancies 909:13.4.6
Fire investigations 921:11.3.2.1, 921:15.2.2, 921:16.3.7
Safeguards during 1:16.5, 241:Chap. 10, 5000:4.1.3.3.2.3, 5000:5.2.4.2, 5000:5.5.4.2,
5000:Chap. 14
Demonstrate
Definition 472:3.3.19, 472:A.3.3.19, 473:3.3.7, 473:A.3.3.7
Demonstration
Demulsification
Definition 18A:3.3.7, 18A:A.3.3.7
Denial of service attacks 1221:10.3.5.1

Density
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:4.2.6, 2010:5.1.2.2, 2010:6.1.1.1, 2010:6.2.1.1,
2010:7.1.2.2(8), 2010:7.4, 2010:7.5.1, 2010:7.6, 2010:7.7.1.1, 2010:7.7.1.2.1 to 7.7.1.2.5,
2010:7.7.2, 2010:8.2.2.11, 2010:10.4.7, 2010:10.4.9, 2010:A.7.4.2.1, 2010:A.7.4.2.2, 2010:A.7.6
Definition 2010:3.3.9, 2010:A.3.3.9.1, 2010:A.3.3.9.2
Bulk 77:9.12.2
Definition 77:H.2.5
Charge see Charge density
Definition 921:3.3.38, 1194:3.3.7
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:1.3.2.1, 16:1.3.2.3, 16:4.3.1, 16:7.3.2.1
Definition 16:3.3.4
Materials, of 921:5.5.2.1, 921:6.3.7.8
Water spray systems 15:7.2.1.3, 15:7.2.1.4, 15:7.6.2.2, 15:8.2.1.3(20), 15:A.7.2.1.3
Definition 15:3.3.4
Ultra high-speed water spray systems 15:12.3.2, 15:A.12.3.2.3
Dental offices 99:Chap. 14, 99:Table C.13.5, 99:C.14 see also Business occupancies; Clinics
Copyright NFPA
Definition 99:3.3.108, 99:A.3.3.108
Department of Transportation (DOT)

Cargo tank vehicle specifications 58:9.4.3.1, 58:9.4.3.4
Cylinders see Cylinders, DOT
Definition 1:3.3.82, 10:3.3.8, 17:3.3.22, 17A:3.3.19, 51:3.3.6, 52:3.3.13, 55:3.3.22, 58:3.3.22
DOT KKK specifications (ambulance)
Dry chemical containers 17:4.9.1, 17:11.5.1, 17:11.5.2.3, 17:A.11.5.1.3, 17:A.11.5.2.3
Explosive Materials Transport Regulations 1124:C.1.3, 1124:C.5.1, 1124:Annex E
Fireworks approval and regulation 1124:C.1.3, 1124:C.3.9, 1124:C.4.3, 1124:C.5.2
Packaging 1124:6.5.1.1, 1124:6.11.4(1), 1124:C.1.3, 1124:C.5.3
Definition 1124:3.3.25, 1124:A.3.3.25
LP-Gas containers see LP-Gas containers, DOT
LP-Gas regulations 58:5.2.1.1, 58:9.3.2.10, 58:9.3.3.7, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:D.2.4
Wet chemical containers 17A:7.5.1, 17A:7.5.2.3, 17A:A.7.5
Department stores see Mercantile occupancies
Departures
Deployment 450:5.5.3.2.1(5)
Depressurization system
Active sub-slab 5000:49.2.5.3.5.8
Definition 5000:3.3.608.4.1
Passive sub-slab 5000:49.2.5.3.5
Definition 5000:3.3.608.4.2
Sub-membrane 5000:49.2.5.3.4, 5000:49.2.5.3.5.8
Definition 5000:3.3.608.4.3
Deputy
Definition 1561:3.3.11, 1561:A.3.3.11
Descending, line 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6, 1006:18.2.6, 1006:18.2.13, 1670:6.3.4(11), 1670:6.3.4(12),

1670:6.3.5(11), 1670:6.3.5(12), 1670:6.4.2(3)
Definition 1006:3.3.49, 1670:3.3.24
Descending interface
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:C.1.2.3.5, 2001:C.2.7.1.7
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Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.9
Descent control devices 1006:5.5.8, 1006:5.5.9(A), 1006:5.5.10(A), 1006:6.1.6, 1006:Table G.1,

1670:6.3.4(12), 1670:6.3.5(12), 1983:5.1.5.2.5, 1983:7.5.6.9, 1983:7.6.3, 1983:7.6.3.8, 1983:8.6,
1983:8.11
Definition 1006:3.3.50, 1670:3.3.25, 1983:3.3.16.3
Escape 1983:7.6.3.1, 1983:7.6.3.2, 1983:8.6.8.1
Definition 1983:3.3.16.3.1
Describe
Definition 472:3.3.20, 473:3.3.8
Design, proposed 5000:5.1.3, 5000:5.6, 5000:5.8.13, 5000:A.5.1.3

Definition 5000:3.3.146.2, 5000:A.3.3.146.2
Design certification
Definition 54:3.3.27, 58:3.3.18
Design earthquake 5000:35.4.2.5, 5000:35.4.2.5(1), 5000:35.4.2.5(3), 5000:35.10.5

Definition 5000:3.3.147, 5000:35.2.10
Design factor
Design fire
Design fire scenarios 1:4.2.2.2, 1:4.2.3, 1:5.4, 1:A.4.2.2, 1:A.4.2.3, 1:A.5.4, 101:5.5, 101:5.8.6,
101:A.5.5.2, 101:A.5.5.3, 5000:5.1.4, 5000:5.5, 5000:5.8.6, 5000:A.5.5
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.5, 909:9.8.6, 909:9.8.11.2, 909:A.9.5.1 to A.9.5.3.9.2
Definition 1:3.4.10, 101:3.3.90.1, 301:3.5.3, 909:3.3.72.1, 914:3.3.78.1, 5000:3.3.224.1
Marine vessels 301:5.1.5, 301:5.5, 301:5.6.1, 301:5.6.2, 301:5.8.6, 301:A.5.1.1, 301:A.5.2.2,
301:A.5.5
Design floods see Floods
Design interval time

Design plans
Flame effects before an audience 160:B.1
Design pressure 5000:11.2.3.9.1, 5000:A.11.2.3.9.1

Definition 54:3.3.79.3, 59A:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.151, 5000:35.2.11
Design professional, registered 101:5.1.3

Definition 101:3.3.198, 5000:3.3.510, 5000:40.1.3.7
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Design specifications 101:5.4, 101:5.8.3, 101:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.10
Definition 1:3.4.5, 1:A.3.4.5, 101:3.3.231.1, 101:A.3.3.231.1, 301:3.5.4, 301:A.3.5.4, 909:3.3.19,
914:3.3.18, 914:A.3.3.18, 5000:3.3.579.1, 5000:A.3.3.579.1
Historic structures 914:9.4, 914:A.9.4.1 to A.9.4.10
Marine vessels 301:5.1.5, 301:5.4, 301:A.5.1.1, 301:A.5.2.2, 301:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.10
Design strength
Definition 5000:3.3.594.1, 5000:35.2.12
Design team
Definition 1:3.4.6, 101:3.3.49, 301:3.5.5, 909:3.3.20, 914:3.3.19, 914:A.3.3.19, 5000:3.3.154
Design verification tests (for ladders) 1931:Chap. 5

Definition 1931:3.3.12, 1931:A.3.3.12
Designated areas 51B:5.1.2

Desolventized material
Definition 36:3.3.5
Desolventizers 36:8.4, 36:8.5, 36:8.8.1, 36:8.10.4, 36:8.10.6, 36:B.4, 36:B.11

Definition 36:3.3.6
Det cord see Detonating cord
Detached buildings 13:8.2.5, 13:21.31.1.4, 13:A.8.2.5, 5000:34.3.3.2, 5000:34.3.4.4, 5000:34.3.5.4

to 34.3.5.6
Compressed gas systems 55:6.5, 55:9.3(2), 55:10.4.2, 55:11.4.3, 55:A.10.4.2.3, 55:A.11.4.3.3
Definition 55:3.3.20, 5000:3.3.65.6
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30:Chap. 13
Detached storage 1:34.4.4.1, 1:60.1.2.21, 1:60.3.3.2

Compressed gases 1:63.2.5
Definition 1:3.3.225.3, 430:3.3.10.4
Organic peroxide formulations 1:70.3.3.3, 1:70.3.7, 1:A.70.3.7.2.1, 432:4.13.3, 432:Chap. 7
Oxidizers 1:70.2.3(3), 1:70.2.5.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3.3, 1:70.2.6.4, 1:70.2.7.3.1,
1:70.2.7.3.4.2, 1:70.2.7.5, 1:70.2.8.3.1, 430:4.4.2, 430:4.13.3, 430:5.2.1, 430:Table 5.2.2(a),
430:5.4, 430:6.2.1, 430:Table 6.2.3(a), 430:Table 6.2.3(b) (b), 430:6.2.3.3, 430:6.5, 430:7.2.1,
430:Table 7.2.4(a), 430:Table 7.2.4(b), 430:7.2.4.2, 430:7.5, 430:8.2.1
Detachment
Dust handling and processing areas 654:6.2, 654:A.6.2.3.1
Detearing apparatus see Electrostatic detearing apparatus
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Detection 550:7.2.4
Definition 550:3.3.29, 550:3.3.30, 550:3.3.32, 921:3.3.39
Detection devices 13:C.4 see also Detectors; Waterflow alarms

Deluge systems 13:7.3.3.1, 13:A.7.3.1
Door closers 5000:8.7.4
Explosion isolation systems 69:11.1.5, 69:11.5, 69:11.7.1, 69:11.7.2, 69:A.11.1.5, 69:A.11.5.1
Explosion suppression systems 69:10.4.1(3), 69:10.5.1, 69:10.5.2, 69:10.6, 69:A.10.1.3,
69:A.10.5.2.2, 69:A.10.6.1
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.12.1, 16:5.13.2, 16:7.3.8.3 to 7.3.8.5, 16:9.2,
16:A.3.3.5.3, 16:A.7.3.8.5
High-expansion foam systems 13:12.11.4, 13:16.1.5.3
Preaction systems 13:7.3.2.1, 13:7.9.2.8, 13:16.3.2.8.2, 13:A.7.3.1.1, 13:A.7.9.2.8.1.1
Spare 13:25.3.2
Detection equipment see also Detectors

Definition 25:3.3.2, 25:A.3.3.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.5.1, 25:Table 10.1, 25:10.2.3, 25:10.3.4.1,
25:10.3.4.2, 25:10.4.2, 25:Table 10.5.1, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.2, 25:11.3.2.4, 25:Table 11.5.1,
25:12.3.6, 25:A.10.3.4.1
Water spray systems 15:5.12, 15:6.4.1.3, 15:6.5, 15:7.2.2.3, 15:7.2.3.1.3, 15:7.7, 15:8.2.1.3(16),
15:10.4.2, 15:12.5.6(2), 15:A.5.7.2.2, 15:A.6.5.1.3 to A.6.5.2.7, 15:A.7.2.2.3, 15:A.7.7.1 to
A.7.7.4, 15:A.10.4.2
Ultra high-speed systems 15:12.3.14, 15:12.5.6(2)
Detection systems 1:13.7, 1:A.13.7.1.4.4, 101:9.6, 101:A.9.6.1 to A.9.6.3.6.2, 5000:55.2.2.1.5,

5000:55.2.2(2), 5000:55.2.2.3 to 55.2.2.5, 5000:A.55.2.2.1.5 see also Detectors
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:6.4.1, 2010:6.4.2, 2010:7.1.2.2(16), 2010:7.1.2.2(18),
2010:7.1.2.2(25), 2010:7.1.2.3, 2010:8.2.4.7 to 8.2.4.9, 2010:8.2.5.1(5), 2010:8.2.5.2(1),
2010:10.4.3.2, 2010:10.4.5, 2010:A.6.4.1.1
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:5.4.6.2, 30B:5.4.6.3, 30B:5.7, 30B:6.3.8.4, 30B:8.6.2,
30B:A.5.7
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.7, 423:6.2.2, 423:A.6.1.7
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.8, 409:7.7, 409:9.14.10.2, 409:A.6.2.8.2.2, 409:A.9.14.10.2.1
Airport terminal buildings 415:4.1.5.3.1.3, 415:C.1
Alarm systems and 1:13.7.3.5, 1:A.13.7.3.5.3
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4, 101:21.3.4, 5000:20.3.7.2(1)
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.4, 101:31.3.4, 101:A.30.3.4.5.1, 101:A.31.3.4.4.1
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.4, 101:13.3.4, 101:A.12.3.4.2.3, 101:A.13.3.4.2.3,
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5000:16.3.4.2.3, 5000:16.3.6(5), 5000:16.4.3.3.4, 5000:16.4.5.4.1.2(2), 5000:16.4.7.4 to 16.4.7.6,
5000:A.16.3.4.2.3
Atriums 92B:4.5.1.2, 92B:4.5.2.2(1), 92B:4.9, 92B:7.3.4, 92B:8.3.4.5, 92B:A.4.9, 92B:A.8.3.4.5,
92B:C.2
Automatic
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.6.3
Business occupancies 101:38.3.4, 101:39.3.4, 5000:28.3.4.2(2)
Campgrounds 1194:6.1.2
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.5.2, 12:4.5.3, 12:A.4.5.2, 12:A.4.5.3
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:5.7.5.2, 901:Table 9.2.3 901:Table
9.5.1.2, 901:Chap. 10
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.3.1, 2001:4.3.2, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(17),
2001:5.1.2.2(25), 2001:7.7.2.4.4, 2001:7.7.2.4.7 to 7.7.2.4.9, 2001:7.7.2.5.1, 2001:7.7.2.5.2,
2001:A.4.3.2.1
Marine systems 2001:8.5, 2001:8.6.1, 2001:A.8.5.1.2, 2001:A.8.5.2.3, 2001:A.8.6.1
Combustion engines 37:11.3, 37:A.11.3.1
Compressed gas containers, cylinders, and tanks 55:7.5.3.4.1(1), 55:7.9.3.2.1, 55:7.9.3.4.3.2(B),
55:7.9.5.3(3), 55:7.9.6
Cultural property occupancies 13:21.36.1.2.6, 909:5.2.2, 909:5.5.1.1(4), 909:8.2(8), 909:12.4.3,
909:13.2.7.1, 909:13.5.2, 909:16.4.8.2, 909:16.4.9.2(2), 909:16.4.10.2.1, 909:16.4.10.3.1,
909:16.9.1(3), 909:17.4, 909:A.8.2(8), 909:A.12.4, 909:A.12.4.3, 909:B.4.2.1.2, 909:D.2,
909:Table D.3(a), 909:Table D.3(c)
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4, 101:16.6.3.4, 101:17.3.4, 101:17.6.3.4, 5000:18.3.4.5,
5000:18.6.3.4
Definition 120:3.3.17, 409:3.3.5
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4, 101:22.4.4.9, 101:22.4.5.2.3, 101:23.3.4,
101:23.4.5.2.3, 101:A.22.3.4.3.1(2) to A.22.3.4.4.3, 101:A.23.3.4.3.1(2), 101:A.23.3.4.4.3,
5000:21.3.4.2, 5000:21.3.4.3.1.2, 5000:21.3.4.3.2.2, 5000:21.3.4.4, 5000:21.4.4.9,
5000:21.4.5.2.3, 5000:A.21.3.4.3.1.2, 5000:A.21.3.4.4
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.1, 17:5.7.1.11, 17:11.3.1.1(2)
Mobile equipment 17:9.9.1, 17:9.9.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 17:9.8.4
Restaurant systems 17:9.3.1.1 to 9.3.1.3, 17:9.3.4.1, 17:9.6.2
Early warning see Early warning fire detection systems
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.4, 101:15.3.4, 101:A.14.3.4.2.3.1, 101:A.15.3.4.2.3.1 to
A.15.3.4.3.1.1, 5000:17.2.5.4.2(2), 5000:17.3.4.2.3.1, 5000:A.17.3.4.2.3.1
Electric generating plants 850:6.7.1, 850:6.7.2, 850:7.4.2.4, 850:7.4.6.4, 850:7.6.3.5, 850:7.6.5.4,
850:7.8.1.2, 850:7.8.2.2, 850:7.8.4, 850:8.5.2.1, 850:8.5.3.4, 850:8.6.3, 850:9.3.3.3, 850:9.4.4.8,
850:9.6.4.7, 850:10.3.4.5, 850:A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.8.5.2.1
Carbon monoxide 850:7.4.2.4, 850:7.4.2.7, 850:7.5.2.2, 850:A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6
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Coal dust hoppers 850:7.4.3.4(4)
Construction sites 850:11.2.7
Hydroelectric 851:6.8.2, 851:7.4, 851:7.10, 851:7.12, 851:7.13, 851:8.2.6
Light water nuclear plants/reactors see subentry : Nuclear power plants, light water
Special, regenerative air heaters 850:7.6.2.3, 850:A.7.6.2.3
Explosion prevention systems 69:Chap. 9
Fire investigations, role in 921:5.6.4.8, 921:19.3.2(3), 921:19.4.1(5), 921:20.2.1.2, 921:22.3.5.3,
921:28.6.2.4
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.7.2, 170:Table 7.3, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.1.3, 130:5.7.1.5, 130:6.5.1, 130:9.4(8), 130:9.6.9,
130:A.9.6.9
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 1:66.2.2.2.7, 1:66.5.9.4, 1:A.66.5.9.4.1, 30:6.6,
30:24.15, 30:A.6.5.1
Foam extinguishing systems 11:4.9.2.1, 11:4.9.2.5, 11:4.9.2.6, 11:4.9.2.8, 11:6.7.1, 11:6.7.2,
11:11.5, 11:A.4.9.2.5, 11:A.4.9.2.6, 11:A.6.7.1
Gas 1:63.3.9.3.3.1, 1:63.3.9.3.4.3.2(B), 1:63.3.9.6, 1:63.3.9.7, 5000:34.3.7.3.6.3
Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:4.3.1(9), 52:8.4.3.6, 52:10.4.2.2,
52:A.10.4.2.2
Marine vessels 52:17.11.6, 52:17.12.7, 52:17.15.1
Continuous 55:7.9.6, 318:4.3.4, 318:A.4.3.4, 5000:34.3.7.3.4
Definition1:3.3.234.5, 55:3.3.54.2, 318:3.3.27.3, 5000:3.3.608.3
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:5.2.1(9), 52:5.2.2, 52:9.2.15, 52:9.3.3.5.4.1,
52:9.3.3.5.4.2, 52:9.3.3.6, 52:9.3.3.7, 52:9.3.3.13.1(2), 52:9.3.3.13.2, 52:14.14.7
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.3.7(3), 59A:12.4.1, 59A:12.4.2,
59A:12.4.4, 59A:12.8.4, 59A:13.17, 59A:A.12.8.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:11.12.1.2, 52:11.12.2.3, 52:11.13.3,
52:12.2.4.4, 52:12.3.7, 52:15.6
Marine vessels 52:17.11.6, 52:17.12.7, 52:17.15.1
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.4, 318:6.6(6), 318:8.6.1.1 to 8.6.1.3, 318:9.2.3,
318:10.9, 318:A.4.3.4
Gas turbines 37:11.3, 37:A.11.3.1
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:4.3, 12A:6.7.2.3.2, 12A:6.7.2.3.4, 12A:6.7.2.3.7 to
6.7.2.3.9, 12A:6.7.2.4.2(1), 12A:A.4.3.2.1, 12A:A.6.1
Hazardous material storage and use 1:60.1.2.10, 1:60.1.2.22.1
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.4, 101:19.3.4, 101:A.18.3.4.2 to A.18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.19.3.4.2,
5000:19.2.5.6.1.3(C)(2), 5000:19.2.5.6.2.1(C), 5000:19.3.4.2.1, 5000:19.3.4.5, 5000:19.3.6.1(1),
5000:A.19.3.4.2.1, 5000:A.19.3.4.5.3
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.5.4, 99:20.3.6.3, 99:A.20.2.5.4.2
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.5.1, 99B:4.6.1, 99B:5.1.3.2.5, 99B:5.7.2, 99B:5.7.3, 99B:A.4.5.1.10
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High-rise buildings 101:11.8.3, 101:A.11.8.3.1, 5000:33.2.5.5
Highways 502:12.3(11), 502:12.5.8
Historic structures 914:8.2(8), 914:13.2.8.1, 914:Table 14.3.1, 914:A.8.2(8), 914:A.9.5.1,
914:A.9.5.3.9, 914:A.10.2.1
101:A.29.3.4.5, 5000:24.3.4.2(4), 5000:24.3.4.8
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.4, 5000:29.3.4.2(2)
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:8.2, 75:8.4.3, 75:8.6, 75:A.8.1.2, 75:A.8.2,
75:A.8.4.3, 75:A.11.1(4), 75:D.1
Intrusion detection see Intrusion detection systems
Large volume systems 92B:4.5.1.2, 92B:4.5.2.2(1), 92B:4.9, 92B:7.3.4, 92B:8.3.4.5, 92B:A.4.9,
92B:A.8.3.4.5, 92B:C.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.3.7, 59A:12.4, 59A:13.17
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and fueling facilities 52:11.12.1.2, 52:11.12.2.3, 52:11.13.3,
52:12.2.4.4, 52:12.3.7, 52:15.6
Marine vessels 52:17.11.6, 52:17.11.6.7, 52:17.12.7, 52:17.15.1
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.4, 101:A.26.3.4.3.1
LP-Gas 59:13.2, 59:13.7.10, 59:A.13.2.4
Malls/mall buildings 92B:4.5.1.2, 92B:4.5.2.2(1), 92B:4.9, 92B:7.3.4, 92B:8.3.4.5, 92B:A.4.9,
92B:A.8.3.4.5, 92B:C.2, 101:36.4.4.4, 101:37.4.4.4
Manufactured home installations, sites, and communities 501:5.8, 501:A.5.8.2.2 to A.5.8.3.2(4),
501A:6.3.4, 501A:A.6.3.4.1
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.6.5, 303:6.3.4.2, 303:6.11
Marine vessels 301:7.2.1.7.3, 301:7.2.1.7.4, 301:9.1, 301:10.3.4, 301:11.3.2, 301:12.3.2,
301:13.3.2, 301:14.3.4, 301:15.3.2, 301:19.4.2, 301:19.8.2, 301:A.5.5, 301:A.9.1,
301:A.10.3.4.3
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.13.1
Under construction or repair 312:5.14, 312:A.5.14.3
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:9.2, 1925:9.2.4, 1925:9.2.10, 1925:13.2.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.13.1, 301:21.15.12.5
Towing vessels 301:19.4.2, 301:19.8.2
Means of egress and 5000:11.2.1.6.1, 5000:11.2.1.8.2(5), 5000:11.2.1.10.4(3), 5000:11.2.1.14(5),
5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6
101:37.4.5.4, 5000:27.2.2.2.5, 5000:27.3.4.2(2), 5000:27.4.4.9
Metal mineral processing plants 122:13.12.7, 122:13.13.2, 122:13.16.3, 122:A.13.10.1
Mines 120:9.4.6.11.1, 120:9.4.6.12.1.1, 120:10.4.1, 120:10.4.3.1, 122:A.1.1
Diesel equipment in 122:7.4(3)
Mobile and self-propelled equipment 122:B.1.4.2, 122:B.1.5.3, 122:B.2.3
Surface mining operations 120:5.3.5.5.1.2, 120:5.3.5.5.3.2, 120:5.3.6.5, 120:5.3.7.2, 120:8.6,
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120:A.5.3.7.2.5, 120:A.8.6.2 to A.8.6.6
Underground mining operations 120:4.3.2, 120:A.4.3.2
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:4.3.3.6, 30A:4.3.3.7, 30A:5.4.4, 30A:5.5, 30A:6.4.2,
30A:7.4.7, 30A:A.7.3.5.1, 30A:A.9.5.6
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:7.4.6, 804:9.8, 804:10.2.1.3 to 10.2.1.5, 804:10.3.3,
804:10.3.8, 804:10.4.1.4(4), 804:10.4.2.1, 804:10.4.3(2), 804:10.6.1, 804:10.7.2, 804:10.9.4,
804:10.11, 804:10.12.1, 804:10.13.2, 804:10.14.1, 804:A.10.6.1, 805:5.8.2, 805:6.2.3.6,
805:6.2.3.7(3), 805:7.3.6, 805:A.7.3.6, 805:E.2.2, 805:E.2.3, 805:E.2.8.5, 805:E.2.9.1 to E.2.9.3,
805:E.2.12.2, 805:E.2.14.3, 805:E.2.17.1, 805:E.2.18, 805:E.2.19
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.3.4, 5000:22.3.4.2
Parking structures 101:42.8.3.4, 5000:30.8.3.4.2(2)
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a)
Places of worship 909:17.4, 909:B.4.2.1.2
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.9.4.2, 801:6.8.1, 801:6.8.2, 801:7.4.1, 801:8.2.2(6),
801:8.4.5, 801:A.5.9.4.3, 801:A.8.4.5.2, 801:B.1(5) see also subentry : Nuclear power plants, light
water
Records storage facilities 232:4.9.5, 232:6.13.4, 232:6.14.3, 232:8.13.4, 232:8.14.4.2.2,
232:A.7.1.2, 232:A.7.1.4, 232:E.1
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:6.1.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:6.3, 1192:6.4.6, 1192:6.4.8, 1192:A.6.3.2
Refrigerant vapor detection 1:53.10.2, 1:53.11
101:A.32.3.3.4.6, 101:A.33.2.3.4.3, 5000:26.2.3.2.3(1), 5000:26.2.3.2.4(1), 5000:26.3.3.4.2(4),
5000:26.3.3.4.8
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3, 318:5.1.5, 318:5.6.2, 318:7.8.7, 318:7.8.10,
318:8.4.3(D), 318:9.1.2.3, 318:9.2.2, 318:9.2.3, 318:10.4.2.4, 318:10.4.2.5, 318:11.1.2,
318:11.1.3, 318:A.4.3.1, 318:A.4.3.2, 318:A.4.3.4, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.4.6, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.4
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.7.1, 1:43.1.7.8.1
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:8.1.2, 853:A.8.1.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.3.4, 5000:30.3.4.2(2), 5000:30.8.3.4.2(2)
Subterranean spaces 520:4.5.3, 520:6.1.2.1 to 6.1.2.3, 520:6.6.2(1)
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.6, 76:6.9.5, 76:6.10.5, 76:6.11.6, 76:6.12.6, 76:6.13.2.1,
76:6.14.4.1, 76:6.15.4.1, 76:7.6.4, 76:8.3.3.2.1, 76:8.5, 76:A.6.9.5.2, 76:A.6.10.5,
76:A.8.5.3.1.2.1 to A.8.5.3.2.2.2
Towers 13:21.24.2.8, 5000:31.6.12
Tunnels 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.4, 502:7.11.7, 502:A.7.4.1.1
Very early warning see Very early warning fire detection systems
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.3, 820:7.5.1, 820:8.3.3.6.2, 820:10.6,
820:A.10.6.2
Water mist fire protection systems 750:5.10.1, 750:5.10.2, 750:5.10.2.3, 750:6.2.1.2, 750:6.2.3.2,
750:6.4.1.1, 750:6.4.3.1, 750:6.4.3.2, 750:7.9.2.3, 750:7.9.3, 750:7.9.3.3, 750:7.9.4.1, 750:11.4,
Copyright NFPA
750:12.2.4.2.5, 750:12.2.4.2.6, 750:12.2.5.3, 750:12.2.5.7, 750:A.5.10.2.1, 750:A.5.11,
750:A.7.9.3.1
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.2, 17A:5.2.1.2, 17A:5.2.1.3, 17A:5.3.1, 17A:5.6.1.4 to
5.6.1.5, 17A:5.6.2.1, 17A:5.6.3, 17A:6.3.4(1), 17A:7.3.2.1(2), 17A:7.3.2.3, 17A:A.5.6.3,
17A:A.7.3.2.3
Detectors
Air sampling-type 1:13.7.4.3.11.2, 72:5.7.3.3, 72:5.7.5.3.3, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2,
72:A.5.7.3.3.3, 72:A.5.7.3.3.5 see also Detection systems
Automatic extinguishing system operation
Automatic fire 72:6.8.5.1.2, 72:6.8.5.4.3 to 6.8.5.4.5, 72:Table 9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:Table 10.3.1,
72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:10.4.4.2, 72:A.6.8.5.1.2, 72:A.10.4.4.2, 72:Annex B see
also specific types of detectors
Definition 72:3.3.43.2, 80:3.3.8
Fire doors and 80:4.7, 80:20.7.3.1, 80:A.4.7.5, 80:A.20.7.3.1
Carbon monoxide see Carbon monoxide, Warning systems and detectors
Combination 72:5.6.2.2, 72:5.9.1, 72:5.9.2, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:A.5.6.2.2, 72:B.3.2.4.3
Definition 72:3.3.43.4, 72:A.3.3.43.4
Concealed 72:6.11.2, 72:A.6.11.2
Definition 1:3.3.78.1, 72:3.3.43, 72:3.3.43.1, 72:3.3.43.18, 122:3.3.11
Field of view
Fire–gas 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Fixed temperature 72:5.6.4, 72:5.7.5.1.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.4, 72:11.7.3.2, 72:A.5.6.4,
72:A.11.7.3.2, 72:B.3.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.78.2, 1:A.3.3.78.2, 72:3.3.43.7, 72:A.3.3.43.7
Flame see Flame detectors
Gas see Carbon monoxide, Warning systems and detectors; Combustible gas, Detectors;
Flammable gas detectors
Heat see Heat detectors
Leak see Leak detectors
Line-type 1:13.7.4.3.4, 1:13.7.4.5, 72:5.6.3.2
Definition 1:3.3.78.4, 1:A.3.3.78.4, 72:3.3.43.10
Liquid level 20:7.3.5.1(2), 20:7.3.5.3, 20:A.7.3.5.3
Motion see Motion detectors
Multiple-purpose 720:5.3.4, 720:5.3.9.2
Other types 72:5.10, 72:A.5.10.2
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Pilot 13:8.14
Projected beam-type 1:13.7.4.3.7, 1:13.7.4.3.10.2, 1:13.7.4.6.2, 72:5.7.3.4, 72:5.7.5.3.3, 72:Table
10.4.2.2, 72:A.5.7.3.4
Radiant energy–sensing 72:5.8, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.5.8.1 to
5.8.5.4, 72:B.5
Rate-of-rise 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:11.7.3.1, 72:B.3.3.9
Rate-of-rise pneumatic tubing 72:4.4.7.1.11, 72:5.6.5.5.1
Definition 72:3.3.43.14, 72:A.3.3.43.18
Smoke see Smoke detectors
Spark/ember see Spark/ember detectors
Spot-type 1:13.7.4.3.1, 1:13.7.4.3.5, 1:13.7.4.5.1, 1:A.13.7.4.3.5, 72:5.7.3.2.4.2, 72:Table
10.4.2.2, 72:A.5.7.3.2.4.2(3), 72:A.5.7.3.2.4.2(4)
Definition 1:3.3.78.6, 72:3.3.43.21, 72:A.3.3.43.18
Heat-sensing 72:5.6.1.4, 72:5.6.2.3, 72:5.6.3.1, 72:10.4.4.4
Smoke 72:5.7.3.2, 72:5.7.5.1, 72:A.5.7.3.2, 72:A.5.7.5.1.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:6.1.7.2, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:10.9.1, 1:Table 10.14.1,
1:13.2.2.5, 1:13.3.2.11, 1:13.3.2.12, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.7, 1:13.7.2.8, 1:14.5.1.1.1, 1:20.7,
1:52.3.3.4, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(g), 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.6.1.7.2, 1:A.13.3.2.12.1, 1:A.13.7.2.7.2,
1:A.20.7.2.1.2 to A.20.7.2.4.4, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:8.13.1.2, 5000:Chap. 21, 5000:Table
34.1.3.2(g), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:39.11.1.2.2(2), 5000:49.2.2.1(5),
5000:51.2.1(5), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Judicial facilities
Accessibility 5000:12.3.7, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.6.4.9, 5000:12.7, 5000:12.10, 5000:12.16.1,
5000:12.17.4.8, 5000:12.32, 5000:12.45.4
Air systems in 90A:4.3.11.1.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.2.3, 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.11, 5000:15.7.3.4.4,
5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:15.7.3.8.3, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:21.1.1.2, 5000:21.4.4, 5000:A.21.4.4.3 to A.21.4.4.13.2(2)
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.7, 101:22.1.4, 101:23.1.4, 101:A.6.1.7.1, 101:A.22.1.4.1 to
A.22.1.4.3(2), 101:A.23.1.4.1 to A.23.1.4.3(2), 5000:15.7.3.4.4, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:15.7.3.8.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1,
5000:21.1.3, 5000:A.21.1.3.1 to A.21.1.3.3(2)
Crowd control 101:A.4.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.165.8, 1:6.1.7.1, 1:A.3.3.165.8, 1:A.6.1.7.1, 30:3.3.35.5, 101:3.3.168.5,
101:6.1.7.1, 101:A.3.3.168.5, 101:A.6.1.7.1, 1620:3.3.19.3, 1620:A.3.3.19.3, 5000:3.3.424.4,
5000:6.1.7.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.4, 5000:A.6.1.7.1
Copyright NFPA
Facility emergency action plan 1620:14.4.1.1
Definition 1620:3.3.20.2, 1620:A.3.3.20.2
Fire escapes 101:22.2.2.9, 101:23.2.2.8, 101:23.2.2.9
Flammable and combustible liquids storage handling, storage, and use 1:Table 60.1.3.2(g),
30:9.6.2.1, 30:9.6.2.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Horizontal exits 101:22.1.2.5, 101:22.2.2.5, 101:22.4.4.3, 101:23.2.2.5, 101:A.22.2.2.5.2,
101:A.22.4.4.3, 101:A.23.2.2.5.2, 101:A.23.2.2.5.3
Locks 101:22.2.11.7 to 22.2.11.12, 101:22.4.5.2.2, 101:23.2.11.7 to 23.2.11.10, 101:23.4.5.2.2,
101:A.22.2.11.8, 101:A.23.2.11.8
Lockups See Lockups
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:22.1.2.2 to 21.1.2.5, 101:22.2, 101:23.1.2.2, 101:23.1.2.4,
101:23.1.2.5, 101:23.2, 101A:5.4.10, 101A:5.4.11, 101:A.22.1.2.2.2, 101:A.22.2.2.5.2 to
A.22.2.11.8, 101:A.23.1.2.2.1, 101:A.23.2.2.5.2 to A.23.2.11.8, 5000:21.1.2.2, 5000:21.1.2.4,
5000:21.2, 5000:21.3.7.1.1, 5000:21.3.7.1.2(1), 5000:21.4.4.4, 5000:21.4.4.5, 5000:21.4.4.6.3,
5000:A.21.1.2.2.2, 5000:A.21.2.4.2 to A.21.2.11.7
Multiple occupancies 101:22.1.2, 101:23.1.2, 101:A.22.1.2, 101:A.23.1.2, 5000:21.1.2,
5000:A.21.1.2
New 101:Chap. 22
Nonresidential uses 101:6.1.7.2, 101:A.6.1.7.2, 5000:6.1.7.2, 5000:A.6.1.7.2
5000:21.1.7, 5000:21.3.7.2(1), 5000:21.4.4.11(1)
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Smoke barriers 101:22.3.7, 101:23.3.7, 101:A.22.3.7.1(2) to A.22.3.7.6(1), 101:A.23.3.7.1 to
A.23.3.7.6(1)
Detention and correctional residential housing areas 101:8.6.9.1.2, 101:22.3.8, 101:Table 22.3.8,
101:22.4.4.11, 101:23.3.8, 101A:5.4.5.1.2, 101A:5.4.9, 101:A.22.3.8, 101:A.22.4.4.11, 101:A.23.3.8,
5000:8.12.2(4), 5000:21.1.3.3, 5000:21.2.10.2, 5000:21.3.1(2), 5000:21.3.7.1.2(3), 5000:21.4.4.6.1,
5000:A.21.1.3.3(2), 5000:A.21.3.1(2)
Definition 101:3.3.17.1, 5000:3.3.33.4
Subdivision of 5000:21.3.8, 5000:21.4.4.12, 5000:A.21.3.8, 5000:A.21.4.4.12
Deterministic approach, plant damage/business interruption 805:4.2(5), 805:4.2(6), 805:4.2.6,

805:6.1.1 to 6.1.3, 805:6.2.2, 805:6.2.3, 805:6.3, 805:6.5.3, 805:A.4.2.6, 805:A.6.3, 805:Annex E
Deterrents
Detonating cord (det cord) 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:10.1.9

Definition 495:3.3.13, 1124:D.1.14, 1126:D.1.13
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Detonation
Definition 1:3.3.79, 15:3.3.6, 53:3.3.8, 68:3.3.6, 69:3.3.11, 99:3.3.32, 432:3.3.2, 921:3.3.40,
1124:D.1.15, 1126:D.1.14, 5000:3.3.158
Fire investigations 921:5.2.3.1, 921:21.2.4.1, 921:21.4.3, 921:21.6.1.3, 921:21.7, 921:21.8.2.5,
921:21.8.2.6.2, 921:21.11, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.13.4.1.1, 921:A.21.8.2.5
High hazard level 1 contents, detonation hazard of 1:60.3.1.1
Temperatures 921:21.4.3
Detonators 495:8.1.8, 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:10.1.19, 495:10.3

Definition 495:3.3.14, 495:A.3.3.14, 1124:D.1.16, 1126:D.1.15
Electric 495:10.1.18, 495:10.2.4, 495:10.3.3 to 10.3.6, 495:10.5.7
Misfires 495:9.8.4.3, 495:10.5.5
Nonelectric
Soft
Storage 495:9.2.3, 495:9.4.5.1, 498:5.1.1.2
Detrimental event 1250:1.2.1

Develop
Developed spaces 520:Fig. B.1(c)

Development
Definition 5000:3.3.159, 5000:A.3.3.159
Flood resistance
Definition 5000:3.3.159.1, 5000:39.2.4, 5000:C.5.1
Devices see specific type, e.g. Dispensing devices
Dew point 52:4.2.1

Definition 31:3.3.19, 52:3.3.10, 52:A.3.3.10
Dewatering equipment
Subterranean rescue 1006:8.1.3, 1006:17.2.6, 1006:Table G.1
Dewatering (marine vessels) 1005:6.2.1(A), 1005:6.3.9, 1405:6.9.2(6), 1405:6.10.3.2, 1405:6.11,

1405:6.13.3, 1405:8.3.1, 1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:10.3, 1405:12.10.7.4, 1405:12.14.6
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Diagnosis
Diagnostic checks
Fire apparatus 1911:4.3.1, 1911:4.5.3, 1911:4.5.5, 1911:A.4.3.1.1, 1911:A.4.3.1.2, 1911:A.4.5.3,
1911:A.4.5.5
Chassis, driving/crew compartment, and body 1911:7.5.8, 1911:7.5.9, 1911:7.6.4 to 7.6.6,
1911:7.9.1, 1911:7.9.2, 1911:7.9.8, 1911:7.9.9, 1911:7.10.2, 1911:7.11.2, 1911:7.12.2,
1911:7.12.3, 1911:7.12.8.1, 1911:7.12.10.1.1, 1911:7.12.10.3, 1911:7.12.10.8, 1911:7.13,
1911:7.14.1 to 7.14.4, 1911:7.14.7.1, 1911:7.15.1.1, 1911:7.15.1.2, 1911:7.15.2.2,
1911:7.15.3, 1911:7.16.2, 1911:7.16.3, 1911:7.16.5, 1911:A.7.6.5, 1911:A.7.14.7.1
Compressed air foam system 1911:12.2.2, 1911:12.3.1, 1911:12.3.2, 1911:12.3.5.1,
1911:12.3.6.1
Electrical systems 1911:8.2, 1911:8.5, 1911:8.6, 1911:8.8 to 8.12, 1911:13.2.3, 1911:13.2.4,
1911:13.5.1, 1911:13.6, 1911:A.8.5.2
Elevating platform 1911:19.9.10, 1911:19.9.11
Foam proportioning system 1911:11.2.2, 1911:11.4, 1911:11.8
Pump system 1911:9.2.1, 1911:9.2.4.1, 1911:9.2.4.2, 1911:9.2.6, 1911:9.2.7, 1911:9.2.8.1,
1911:A.9.2.1, 1911:A.9.2.2, 1911:A.9.2.4.1
Utility air and compressed breathing air system 1911:14.5.3, 1911:14.6.1, 1911:14.9.3.1,
1911:14.9.4.1
Winch 1911:15.2, 1911:15.4.4
Diagonal opposite wheel motion 414:4.6(3)

Definition 414:3.3.19, 414:A.3.3.19
Diagrams
Electrical circuits 70B:6.2.2, 70B:6.2.3, 70B:7.4.2(1), 70B:Annex E
Industrial machinery 79:17.5 to 17.6, 79:A.17.5.1 to A.17.7.5, 79:Annex D, 79:Annex E
Electrical single-line diagram
Definition70E:100.I
Explosion investigations 921:21.13.4, 921:21.14
Fire investigations 921:11.5.2.1.1, 921:15.3.4, 921:15.4, 921:16.5.2.1, 921:17.3.2, 921:A.15.1
Appliance fires 921:24.2.2, 921:24.2.3
Casualties 921:23.2.2.2, 921:23.6.10
Isochar 921:Fig. 13.4.2(f)
Isodamage contour map 921:21.17.3.2
Isothermal 921:21.17.6
Photographs 921:15.2.4.4
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Flammability, gas mixture 69:B.1, 69:B.2
Subterranean spaces 520:Annex B
Diameter
Rope 1983:5.1.1.12, 1983:5.1.2.11, 1983:5.1.5.2.5, 1983:5.1.6.11, 1983:7.1.3, 1983:7.1.4,
1983:7.2.2, 1983:8.7.10.2, 1983:A.7.1.3, 1983:A.7.1.4, 1983:A.7.2.2
Wall-to-wall turning 414:Table 4.1.1(a), 414:Table 4.1.1(b), 414:4.10.3, 414:5.4.1, 414:A.5.4.1
Definition 414:3.3.73, 414:A.3.3.73
Diaphragm (bladder) pressure proportioning tanks 11:Fig. A.3.3.23(b)
Diathermy 99:D.2.1.4.2, 99:D.2.1.4.3, 99:D.2.2.5.2, 99:D.3.3.2

Microwave 99:D.2.1.5
Radio-frequency 99:D.2.1.4, 99:D.3.3.2
Therapeutic high-frequency diathermy equipment
Definition 70:517.2
Ultrasonic 99:D.2.1.6
Dielectric breakdown
Dielectric constant 77:9.4.1, 77:E.1, 77:F.1, 77:F.2.1, 77:F.2.3

Dielectric heating equipment see Heating equipment, Induction and dielectric
Dielectric strength
Dielectric test plane

Diesel engines
Boat 921:28.4.1.3, 921:28.4.2.5, 921:28.7.2.1.1.3, 921:A.28.4.1.3
Fire pump engines 20:5.7.2, 20:5.12.1.3, 20:Chap. 11, 20:14.2.7, 20:A.14.2.7, 20:B.1.25
Controllers 20:11.2.4.8, 20:11.2.4.9, 20:11.2.5.4, 20:Chap. 12, 20:A.11.2.4.8, 20:A.11.2.4.9
Redundant 20:9.3.3
Vertical lineshaft turbine pumps 20:7.5.1.3, 20:7.5.1.4, 20:7.5.2
Diesel equipment see also Diesel-powered vehicles

Control and instrumentation 37:9.2.2
Definition 120:3.3.13, 122:3.3.8
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Surface mining operations 120:5.3.6, 120:5.3.7.1, 120:A.5.3.6.1.1, 120:A.5.3.7.1.1
Underground mines, in 122:1.1.2, 122:1.2(2), 122:5.1.1, 122:Chap. 7, 122:A.12.1
Diesel fuel tanks

Fixed storage in underground mines 122:11.3.1, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.11.3.1
Diesel-powered vehicles
Fire investigations 921:25.5.1.3
Industrial trucks 505:Table 4.2, 505:8.1.1, 505:8.2.1, 505:8.2.4, 505:8.4.1, 505:A.8.1.1.2,
505:A.8.2.1
Definition 505:3.3.2.3 to 3.3.2.6, 505:A.3.3.2.5
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:5.2.4.1, 1906:A.5.2.4.1.1.1 to A.5.2.4.1.3.1
Differential
Automatic locking
Interaxle 414:4.5.5.2
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) 704:E.1
Diffused air blowers 326:7.2.7(2), 326:7.2.7.2, 326:A.7.2.7(2)
Diffusion
Diffusion flame
Digester gas 853:6.5.1

Definition 853:3.3.13.1, 853:A.3.3.13.1
Digital
Digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR) 72:8.6.3.2.1.2, 72:8.6.3.2.1.5(5), 72:8.6.3.2.1.5(7),

72:8.6.3.2.2, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.3(C), 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.5(7), 72:A.8.6.3.2.2.2(A) to (F)
Inspection and testing 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Digital alarm communicator system (DACS) 72:4.4.7.3.2, 72:8.6.3.2, 72:A.4.4.7.3.2, 72:Table

A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.1 to A.8.6.3.2.2.2(F)
Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) 72:4.4.7.3.1, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4, 72:8.6.3.2.1.5,
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72:11.7.8.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.5(7)
Digital alarm radio receiver (DARR) 72:8.6.3.2.3.3

Digital alarm radio system (DARS) 72:8.6.3.2.3

Digital alarm radio transmitter (DART) 72:8.6.3.2.3.1, 72:8.6.3.2.3.2, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table
10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Dikes see also Impounding areas

Aboveground tanks 30:22.4.1.6, 30:22.4.2.3, 30:22.4.2.4.1, 30:22.4.2.4.2, 30:22.11.2, 30:22.11.3,
30:22.12, 30:27.6.3, 30:A.22.11.2.2 to A.22.11.2.6.3(D), 30:A.22.12.1, 30:A.22.12.3
Closed-top 30:22.11.3, 30:A.22.11.2.2
Definition 30:3.3.9
Definition 52:3.3.11, 59A:3.3.8
Process plants 59A:5.2.1.1, 59A:5.2.2.1(3), 59A:5.2.2.5, 59A:5.2.2.8, 59A:5.2.2.9,
59A:13.8.1, 59A:13.8.3
Vehicles and fueling facilities 52:12.2.3.5.1, 52:12.2.3.5.2, 52:14.2.2.2
LP-Gas containers 59:4.5.4, 59:4.8.4, 59:5.4.1.8, 59:5.4.1.9, 59:6.3.4.8, 59:6.5.5, 59:6.5.9.3,
59:6.5.10, 59:6.7.3, 59:6.7.4, 59:6.7.7, 59:A.5.4.1.9
Outdoor 11:5.7, 11:8.4.1, 11:8.4.3, 11:A.5.7
Diluents
Definition 53:3.3.9
Dilution air 54:9.3.1.1 to 9.3.1.3, 54:9.3.5, 54:9.3.7.1

Definition 54:3.3.2.2, 211:3.3.2.2
Dimmers
Appliance 921:24.5.9
Emergency lighting circuits70:700.23
Stage switchboard 70:520.25, 70:520.53(E)
Switch 70:404.9(B), 70:404.14(E)
Dip tanks 34:5.2.1, 34:5.3 to 5.7, 34:5.10, 34:A.5.3, 34:A.6.3.1, 34:A.6.3.3, 34:Annex C
Definition 34:3.3.4
Electrical installations 70:516
Fire protection systems 34:Chap. 9
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Fires in 34:Annex B
Inspection and testing 34:10.4, 34:A.10.4
Transfer of liquids to 34:8.5.3 to 8.5.6, 34:8.6.2 to 8.6.6, 34:A.8.5.6, 34:A.8.6.2
Dipping processes 1:43.9, 1:A.43.9.1, 1:A.43.9.2, 34, 5000:6.4.2.19, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(6)
Dips 96:7.1.4
Direct attack fire fighting 1143:A.6.3.3.1, 1145:6.2.1.1, 1145:6.2.2.1, 1145:6.2.3.1

Definition 1143:B.1.2.17, 1145:3.3.7
Direct contact
Direct current see DC (direct current)
Direct fired systems see also Direct fired vaporizers

Air makeup unit
Combustion system, continuous process ovens 86:10.1.6.3
External heating system
Fume incinerators 86:9.3
Heating systems see also Direct gas-fired heaters
Definition 86:3.3.30.3, 86:A.3.3.30.3
Internal
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.9, 85:6.8.1.2, 85:6.8.5.2.9.2, 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3)
Oil-burning appliances 31:6.7.2
Pulverized fuel systems 85:6.4.2.3.9, 85:6.8.1.2, 85:6.8.5.2.9.2, 85:9.4.5.1, 85:9.4.6.1.4,
85:9.4.7.2, 85:9.4.7.3.1, 85:9.5.2, 85:9.6.4.1.2, 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3)
Rotary kilns, firing system for 85:9.6.4.1
Semi-direct-firing system 85:9.6.2
Direct fired vaporizers 58:5.21.3, 58:5.21.9, 58:6.21.3, 58:6.21.6.2, 58:6.21.8.4, 58:6.22.3.2,

59:4.7, 59:9.3.5, 59:9.3.6, 59:A.9.3.6(C)
Definition58:3.3.76.1, 59:3.3.42.1
Installation 59:9.5.2
Direct gas-fired heaters

Industrial air heaters 54:10.8.5, 54:10.9.2, 54:10.9.5, 54:12.3.4, 54:12.7.2(1)(c), 54:A.10.9.2.2
Copyright NFPA
Nonrecirculating 54:10.8
Recirculating 54:10.9, 54:A.10.9.2.2
Makeup air heaters 54:12.3.2(9)
Tank heaters 58:5.21.4, 58:6.21.4.5
Direct ignition 160:9.3.4.3

Direct vent appliances see Gas appliances
Direct vented system, stationary fuel cell power plants 853:7.1.1(2), 853:9.4.1
Directional blocking 85:6.5.2.2.2

Disasters see also Emergency plans and planning; Terrorist activities

Aircraft accidents 422
Definition 99:3.3.34, 99:A.3.3.34
Emergency medical services for 450:5.6.11, 450:5.7.5, 450:5.7.6.3, 450:5.7.7.5, 450:7.5(11),
450:9.8, 450:10.9.3
Emergency services for 1201
Health care occupancies, planning by 99:A.3.3.34, 99:C.12.3.1, 99:C.12.3.2, 99:C.12.3.7 to
C.12.3.12
Management of 1600
Discharge
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.2.5, 2001:4.3.5.6, 2001:5.7.1.2, 2001:6.3,
2001:6.4.1, 2001:6.4.3, 2001:7.7.2.2.10, 2001:A.4.3.5.6.1, 2001:A.5.2.1, 2001:A.5.7.1.2,
2001:A.6.4.1.1 to A.6.4.1.3, 2001:A.6.4.3.3, 2001:A.7.7.2.2.10, 2001:C.1.2.3.1
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.3, 17:7.2.7, 17:8.3.1, 17:9.9.9
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2.6.2, 11:5.2.6.3, 11:5.5.2, 11:6.13.3.3.3.1, 11:6.14.3.3,
11:8.5.1, 11:10.6, 11:A.1.1, 11:A.5.2.6.2, 11:A.5.2.6.3, 11:A.6.14.3.3, 11:A.10.6
Type I 11:Table 5.2.5.2.2, 11:A.5.2.5.2.2
Type II 11:Table 5.2.5.2.2, 11:A.5.2.5.2.2, 11:A.5.2.7
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Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:1.3.1, 16:4.3, 16:5.3.2, 16:6.2.1.1, 16:6.2.3, 16:7.3.3,
16:8.4.1.3, 16:8.4.1.4, 16:8.4.2, 16:A.1.3.1, 16:A.6.2.3.1, 16:A.8.4.2.1
Sprinkler systems 13:6.2.3, 13:Table A.6.2.3.1
Unauthorized
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.3, 17A:5.5, 17A:6.3.3(2), 17A:7.2.2(7), 17A:7.3.2.1(2),
17A:A.4.3.1.4
Discharge devices see also Nozzles

Definition 16:3.3.1, 16:A.3.3.1, 18A:3.3.8, 18A:A.3.3.8, 25:3.3.6
Foam 11:6.7.4.1
Air-aspirating 11:5.6.3(1)
Definition 11:3.3.4
Non-air-aspirating 11:5.6.3(1)
Definition 11:3.3.4.2, 11:A.3.3.4.2
Foam-water 16:1.3.2.1, 16:1.3.2.2, 16:5.2, 16:5.3.1, 16:7.3.7.2, 16:7.3.7.4, 16:A.1.3.4,
16:A.3.3.5.1, 16:A.3.3.5.4, 16:A.4.5, 16:A.5.3.1, 16:A.8.4, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.5, 25:Table
11.5.1, 25:A.11.2.5
Discharge pipe and fittings, fire pump 20:5.2.3, 20:5.15, 20:5.16.1, 20:5.18.5 to 5.18.9, 20:5.24.3,
20:5.24.5.1, 20:5.24.7, 20:5.29.2, 20:8.1.6.5, 20:A.5.15.3 to A.5.15.6, 20:A.5.15.6, 20:A.5.18.5,
20:A.5.18.7, 20:A.5.18.8, 20:A.5.24.4
Outlets 1901:16.7, 1901:16.9.2, 1901:16.12.3, 1901:A.16.7, 1901:A.16.12.3.2
Auxiliary pumps 1901:17.6, 1901:17.7.2, 1901:17.8.4, 1901:17.11.1, 1901:17.11.2,
1901:A.17.6
Foam systems 1901:21.6.9, 1901:21.6.11, 1901:21.7.5
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.7, 1901:18.9.2, 1901:18.12.3, 1901:A.18.7, 1901:A.18.12.3.2
Size 1901:16.7.1, 1901:16.7.3, 1901:18.7.1, 1901:18.7.5.2, 1901:18.7.6, 1901:18.7.7,
1901:A.16.7.1, 1901:A.16.7.3, 1901:A.18.7.1, 1901:A.18.7.5.2
Definition 1901:3.3.49, 1906:3.3.25
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:9.6, 1906:A.9.6.1 to A.9.6.12
Discharge ports 2010:4.2.4.1, 2010:4.2.4.2

Discharge pressure
Discharge rate
Definition 16:3.3.9
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:1.3.2.1, 16:5.3.2, 16:6.2.1.1, 16:6.2.3, 16:8.3,
16:8.4.1.3, 16:8.4.1.4, 16:8.4.2, 16:A.6.2.3.1, 16:A.8.3.1, 16:A.8.4.2.1
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Discharge site (fireworks) 1123:5.1.2.2, 1123:5.3.1, 1123:6.3, 1123:7.6.1(3), 1123:8.1.2.1,
1123:8.1.5, 1123:8.3.1.1 to 8.3.1.3, 1123:9.5.2, 1123:A.6.3.1, 1123:A.6.3.3, 1123:A.9.5.2
Disconnecting means 70E:120.1, 70E:120.2(F)(2)(c), 70E:400.14

Agricultural buildings 70:547.9
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment 70:440.63, 70:440 .II
Appliances 70:422 .III, 70E:420.10(D)(2), 73:4.2.7(1), 73:5.3.1
Capacitors 70:460.8(C), 70E:420.10(G)(2)(b)
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, use at 70E:430.11(E)(1)
Computer equipment 70E:430.5, 75:10.4.7
Cranes and hoists 70:430.112, 70:610 .IV, 70E:430.2(A)
Definitions 20:3.3.11, 70:100 .I, 70:100 .II, 70:551.2, 70E:100.I, 70E:100.II, 79:3.3.29,
501:11.2.14
Dielectric heating equipment 70:665.12, 70E:430.7(B)(6)
Electric signs 70E:430.1
Electrolytic cells 70:668.13, 70E:430.8(D)
Electronic equipment, sensitive 70:647.8(A)
Electroplating systems 70:669.8
Elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks and chair lifts 70:620 .VI, 70:620.91(C),
70E:430.3
Fire pumps, stationary 20:9.2.3, 20:10.4.3, 20:10.6.3, 20:10.6.8, 20:10.7.2.1, 20:10.10.5,
20:A.9.2.3.1(3), 20:A.9.2.3.1(4), 20:A.10.4.3.1, 20:A.10.4.3.3, 20:A.10.7, 20:A.10.10.5, 20:B.2,
20:B.3.1, 20:B.3.2.2
Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426.50
Fixed pipelines, vessel heating equipment 70:427.55
Fixed space heating equipment 70:424 .III
Fuel cell systems 70:692 .III
Fuses and thermal cutouts 70:240.40
Hazardous (classified) location electrical equipment 70B:23.2.4
HVAC systems 70E:430.5
Identification 70:110.22, 70:230.70(B), 70:620.51(D), 70E:400.14
Induction heating equipment 70:665.12, 70E:430.7(B)(6)
Industrial machinery 70:409.30, 70:670.4(B)
Information technology equipment 70:645.4(1), 70:645.10, 70E:430.5, 75:10.4.7
Interconnected electric power production sources 70:705.20 to 705.22
Interlocks 70B:12.11.2(A) to (C)
Irrigation equipment/machines 70:675.8, 70E:430.9(B)
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Manufactured homes 501:11.4, 501:11.12.2
Marinas and boatyards 70:555.17, 303:5.13, 303:5.16.4
Mobile homes 70:550.11
Motor control equipment70:430.75, 70:430.95, 70:430 .IX, 70:430.128, 70:430.227, 70B:12.5,
70B:Table I.1
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:6.7, 30A:8.4
Motors 70E:420.10(E)(2), 73:4.2.7(1)
Naturally and artificially made bodies of water, electrical equipment for 70:682.14
Outline lighting 70E:430.1
Parking space 70:626.22(D), 70:626.24(C), 70:626.31(A)
Definition 70:626.2
Phase converters 70:455.8, 70:455.20
Photovoltaic systems 70E:450.6(C)
Pools, spas, and hot tubs 70:680.12
Portable equipment 70:517.17(C)
Receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs (caps) 70:422.33, 70:440.63
Recreational vehicle parks 70:551.77(B)
Recreational vehicles 70:551.45(C)
Safe work conditions 70B:7.4.2, 70B:7.4.4, 70B:7.4.5, 70B:7.5.3
Separate building on same premises 70:250.32(D)
Services 70:230 .VI, 70:250.64(D), 70E:410.8(A)
Connections, ahead of 70:230.82
Over 600 volts 70:225.51 to 225.53, 70:230.205, 70:230.206
Shore power connections 70:555.17
Signs and outline lighting 70:600.6
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690 .III
Standby systems, optional 70:702.11
Storage batteries70:480.5
Supply circuits, industrial machinery 79:Chap. 5, 79:17.2.4 to 17.2.7
Temporary wiring 70:590.4(E), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(d)
Thermal cutouts 70:240.40
Transformers 70B:J.5.6
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 70B:25.3.1
Vehicle charging system equipment 70:625.23
Welders 70:630.13, 70:630.33, 70E:430.4
X-ray equipment 70:517.72, 70:660.5, 70:660.24
Disconnecting (or isolating) switches (disconnector, isolator)

Copyright NFPA
Aerosol generators 2010:6.4.6.1, 2010:6.4.6.2, 2010:A.6.4.6
Definition70E:100.I, 70E:100.II, 2010:3.3.11
Maintenance requirements, safety-related 70E:210
Discontinuity
Disease, infectious see Infectious disease
Disentanglement (victim)
Definition 1006:3.3.52, 1670:3.3.26
Dive situation 1006:13.1.8(A), 1006:13.2.8(A), 1006:13.2.9(B)
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.2.8, 1006:9.2.9, 1006:A.9.1.9
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.1.6, 1006:8.2.6, 1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.6, 1006:A.8.2.6,
1670:A.11.3.3(3), 1670:A.11.3.3(18)
Vehicle and machinery rescue 1670:8.3.4(5), 1670:8.3.4(6), 1670:8.3.4(8), 1670:8.4.2(2),
1670:A.8.3.4(8), 1670:A.8.4.2(2)
Vehicle/machinery rescue 1006:10.1.8, 1006:10.2.5
Dishwashers 70:250.114, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.1.5, 501:9.7.2.4, 501:9.7.2.5.3, 501:9.9.2.4,

501:11.11.1, 921:24.6.6
Disinfectants 1581:8.2, 1581:8.3.5, 1581:8.3.6, 1581:8.3.7, 1581:8.3.9, 1581:A.8.3.9

Disinfection see also Decontamination

Definitions 1581:3.3.8, 1581:A.3.3.8
Facilities for 1581:5.5, 1581:5.7, 1581:5.8, 1581:A.5.5.1, 1581:A.5.8.1
Fire apparatus and equipment 1500:6.4.8, 1500:6.5.10, 1500:7.8.5.2
Fire department facilities for 1500:9.1.2
Health care occupancies 99:13.4.1.2.2, 99:A.13.4.1.2.2.3
Procedures for 1581:4.1.3, 1581:4.3.2, 1581:4.6.1, 1581:4.6.2, 1581:7.2.11 to 7.2.14, 1581:Chap.
8, 1581:A.4.1.3(6), 1581:C.7
Protective clothing See Protective clothing, Cleaning and disinfecting of
Skin 1581:7.1.2 to 7.1.4, 1581:7.2.3, 1581:8.1, 1581:A.7.1.2
Dispatch 1221:6.1, 1221:Chap. 9 see also Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Definition 450:3.3.18, 1221:3.3.28, 1221:A.3.3.28
Emergency dispatch protocol 1221:7.3.2, 1221:A.7.3.2
Definition 1061:3.3.2, 1221:3.3.31
Records 1221:7.4.7, 1221:A.7.4.7
Dispatch circuits 1221:7.4.17, 1221:7.6.1(2), 1221:9.1.1.3, 1221:9.1.1.4, 1221:9.1.1.5, 1221:9.1.2.2,

1221:9.1.2.5, 1221:10.5.1, 1221:10.5.7, 1221:11.3.1, 1221:11.3.2, 1221:A.9.1.1.3.2,
1221:A.9.1.1.3.3, 1221:A.9.1.1.4(2), 1221:A.9.1.1.4(4)(a), 1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(2), 1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(5),
Copyright NFPA
1221:A.10.5.7.2
Definition 1221:3.3.26, 1221:A.3.3.26
Dispatch time 450:10.6.1(4)

Definition 450:3.3.58.1, 1710:3.3.37.3, 1710:A.3.3.37.3
Dispensers
Dispensing see also Fuel dispensing systems and devices

Definition 1192:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.161
Dispensing stations
Aircraft fuel see also Aircraft fuel, Servicing
Definition 407:3.3.16, 407:A.3.3.16
Compressed natural gas (CNG) 52:8.14.5, 52:8.14.12, 52:17.9, 52:17.10, 52:A.17.9
Cryogenic fluids 1:63.4.13.10.3
Definition 52:3.3.12, 58:3.3.21
Flammable and combustible liquids inside liquid storage areas 1:66.4.4.2.7, 1:66.4.4.5,
1:66.4.5.2.10
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:17.9, 52:17.10, 52:A.17.9
LP-Gas 58:5.2.1.8, 58:6.24, 58:8.1.1, 58:8.4.1.2(5)
Motor fuel see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Display, visual 72:7.11, 72:8.4.4.2.2.1, 72:8.4.4.2.2.2, 72:8.4.4.2.2.4, 72:8.4.4.3, 72:8.4.4.4,

72:8.6.5, 72:A.7.11, 72:A.8.4.4.3, 72:A.8.6.5.1 to A.8.6.5.3
Display fireworks see Fireworks, Display
Display screens 1221:10.8.4, 1221:10.11.5.8, 1221:A.10.8.4

D.I.S.S. connector
Dissipative
Dissolved air flotation 820:Table 6.2(a)

Distilleries 1:66.5.7
Definition 1:3.3.80, 30:3.3.14
Distributed integrated controls (DIC) 853:8.1.4

Definition 853:3.3.5, 853:A.3.3.5
Copyright NFPA
Distributing plants, LP-Gas see Bulk plants, LP-Gas
Distribution (fuel)
Distribution mains
Definition 54:K.1.25
Distributor (of compressed gases or cryogenic fluids)

Definition 1:3.3.81, 55:3.3.21
Distributors/dividers
Dive operations
Definitions 1670:3.3.27, 1670:3.3.28, 1670:3.3.29, 1670:3.3.30
Marine fire-fighting 1405:7.17, 1925:B.3.6
Rescue operations 1006:11.1.8, 1006:Chap. 13, 1006:A.11.1.8, 1670:9.3.2, 1670:9.3.6,
1670:9.3.7(6), 1670:9.4.3, 1670:9.4.6, 1670:A.9.3.6(1) to A.9.3.6(7), 1670:A.9.4.6.1 to
A.9.4.6.3(15)
Dive profile 1006:13.2.1

Dive tables 1006:13.2.1, 1006:13.2.5

Definition 1006:3.3.54, 1006:A.3.3.54
Divemaster 1006:13.2.5(A)
Diversity factor
Diverter valves 1911:19.8.5.12

Divisions (marine vessels)

A-class 301:7.2.3.5.1, 301:8.2.4.3.1, 301:8.2.5.1.2, 301:9.4.2.2
B-class 301:8.2.4.3.2, 301:9.4.2.3
C-class 301:8.2.4.3.3, 301:8.2.5.1.1
Docks see also Piers (marine); Wharves

Definition 303:3.3.7, 303:A.3.3.7
Electrical installation 303:5.9.1, 303:A.5.18.2
Copyright NFPA
Fire investigations 921:28.2, 921:28.3.5.10, 921:28.11.3
Fire protection 303
Lay-up births at 312:5.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and refrigerants transfer 59A:11.6, 59A:14.6, 59A:A.11.6.19,
59A:A.11.6.20
LP-Gas at 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:Chap. 13, 58:Chap. 14
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.6
Documentation
Definition 450:3.3.19, 1071:3.3.7, 1911:3.3.37
Domestic wastewater 820:Table 4.2

Donor (explosive charge) 495:7.2.1.1, 495:C.2.2

Door assemblies 5000:11.2.1.1.1 see also Fire door assemblies; Smoke door assemblies
Definition 252:3.3.1, 5000:3.3.36.1
Horizontal sliding doors 5000:11.2.1.14(5)
Smoke control, air leakage rate for 5000:A.11.2.1.1.4
Tests 252
Door closers 80:4.1.3.1, 80:14.2.1.3.6, 80:14.2.1.3.7, 80:14.2.2.3.5, 80:14.2.2.3.6, 80:14.2.3.8,

730:7.2.20 see also Closing devices
Apartment buildings 730:15.3.3(10)
Lodging facilities 730:14.4.3(2)
Office buildings 730:19.4.6.1, 730:19.4.7.1
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.2.4.7.3(B)
Door fans see Fans, Door
Door holder/release devices 80:4.7.2, 80:5.2.8, 80:5.2.14.3.1, 80:8.4.2, 80:A.8.4.2

Release service 72:5.16.3.3, 72:5.16.6, 72:6.16.6, 72:A.5.16.6.5.1.3
Spring release
Swinging doors 80:6.1.4.3, 80:6.1.4.4, 80:6.4.1.5, 80:6.4.2, 80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.2, 80:A.7.4.1
Door plates
Cover
Crush see Crush plates
Copyright NFPA
Door protection 80:6.4.5, 80:E.1, 80:E.3
Door wedges
Doors 5000:7.2.3.2.13(4), 5000:11.2.1, 5000:11.5.2.2, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:12.45.1, 5000:12.45.3.4,

5000:A.11.2.1.1.3 to A.11.2.1.9.1, 5000:A.11.5.2.2
Access 80:4.3.7, 80:Chap. 16, 91:4.3, 91:A.4.3.5, 91:A.9.3
Aircraft see Aircraft
Dampers 80:19.2.3
Definition 80:3.3.1
Horizontal 80:16.1.2.4.1, 80:16.2.1
Vertical 80:16.1.2.2, 80:16.2.2
Access-controlled egress 1:14.5.3.2, 5000:11.2.1.6.2, 5000:A.11.2.1.6.2
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.2.2.2.3
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.2.2.2.3(2), 5000:16.2.2.2.6
Business occupancies 5000:28.2.2.2.5
Health care occupancies 5000:19.2.2.2.4(3), 5000:20.2.2.2.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.2.2.2.3
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.2.2.2.5
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.4.6.2, 5000:26.3.2.1.2(5)
Accessible 5000:12.6.5, 5000:12.45.1, 5000:12.45.3.4
Accordion 80:1.1.4, 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:Chap. 9, 80:A.1.1.4, 80:A.4.8.2.5
Active leaf 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.1.2.1, 80:6.4.4.3, 80:7.4.2
Definition 80:3.3.2
Aircraft hangars 409:5.7, 409:9.5, 409:A.5.7.3
Alarms 1:14.5.2, 1:A.14.5.2.7 to A.14.5.2.11, 101:7.2.1.5, 101:7.2.1.5.7 to 7.2.5.11, 5000:11.1.9,
5000:11.2.1.5, 5000:A.11.2.1.5.4 to A.11.2.1.5.12
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.1.1.4.1.2, 101:20.1.1.4.1.3, 101:20.2.2.3,
101:20.2.2.4, 101:20.2.3.4, 101:20.3.2.1, 101:20.3.7.1, 101:20.3.7.9 to 20.3.7.13,
101:21.1.1.4.1.2, 101:21.1.1.4.1.3, 101:21.2.2.3, 101:21.2.2.4, 101:21.2.3.4, 101:21.3.2.1,
101:21.3.7.1, 101:21.3.7.9 to 21.3.7.11, 101:A.20.3.7.9, 101:A.21.3.7.9, 5000:20.2.2.2,
5000:20.3.6.2, 5000:20.3.7.1, 5000:20.3.7.7, 5000:A.20.3.7.7
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.2, 101:30.3.6.2, 101:31.2.2.2, 101:31.3.6.2, 101:31.3.6.3.1,
730:15.3.3, 730:15.3.4, 5000:25.2.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.2.2, 5000:25.2.4.2(1), 5000:25.2.6.1 to
25.2.6.3, 5000:25.3.1.1.4, 5000:25.3.4.1.3(1), 5000:25.3.6.2 to 25.3.6.4, 5000:25.3.6.6,
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5000:A.25.2.2.2.2.1
Board and care occupancy in 101A:7.6.4.6.6 to 7.6.4.6.8
Arson indicator, doors as 921:22.3.5.2, 921:22.3.6
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.2, 101:12.4.10.2, 101:13.2.2.2, 101:13.4.10.2,
101:A.12.4.10.2(2), 101:A.13.4.10.2(2), 730:16.4.1.2.3, 730:16.4.2.1, 5000:16.2.2.2,
5000:16.4.3.3.1, 5000:16.4.6.4
Atriums 101:8.6.7(1), 101:A.8.6.7(1)(c)
Automatic closing 101A:7.2.4.2.3(B), 101A:7.2.4.7.3(E), 101A:7.6.4.4.2(A), 101A:7.6.4.6.8,
101A:9.2.1.1, 101A:9.5.12.1.4, 101A:9.5.13.2, 105:4.5.1, 105:4.5.2, 105:5.1.2.1, 105:5.2.3.1,
5000:8.7.3, 5000:8.7.4, 5000:8.10.3.5, 5000:8.15.3, 5000:11.2.1.8, 5000:11.2.1.14(5),
5000:A.8.7.3, 5000:A.11.2.1.8.1 see also Closing devices; Door closers
Accordion/folding 80:9.4.1.2
Chutes 80:15.1.5
Definition 80:3.3.7, 80:A.3.3.7, 5000:3.3.163.1
Elevator lobby doors 5000:11.2.13.4
Health care occupancies 101A:4.6.5.4, 101A:4.6.5.5, 5000:19.3.7.7(2), 5000:20.3.6.2(3),
5000:20.3.7.7(2)
Horizontal exits 5000:11.2.4.3.9
Horizontally sliding doors 80:8.4.1, 80:A.8.4.1.1.2
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.2.2.1, 5000:23.3.5.7
Reconstruction requirements 5000:15.6.2.1.4.8
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.3.1, 5000:26.2.3.2.3, 5000:26.2.3.2.4(1),
5000:26.2.3.6.5(3), 5000:26.3.3.7.17, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.17
Service counters 80:13.4
Shaft opening protectives 5000:15.7.3.6.4
Smokeproof enclosures 5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:11.2.3.7(1), 5000:11.2.3.11
Swinging doors with builders hardware 80:6.1.4.1, 80:6.1.4.3
Vertically sliding doors 80:10.4.1, 80:10.4.2, 80:10.4.3.2.1
Balanced 101:7.2.1.13, 5000:11.2.1.13
Biparting 80:5.2.12.2, 80:8.1.2.5, 80:8.1.3.3, 80:8.4.3.5.2, 80:8.4.3.7, 80:9.1.3.4, 80:Fig.
A.4.6.4(c), 80:Fig. A.4.6.4(e)
Closing devices 80:Figs. A.4.7.5(f) to (h)
Hoistways 80:Fig. A.14.2.2.3(b), 80:Fig. A.14.2.3(b), 80:Fig. A.14.2.3(c)
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.1.4, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1
Bullet-resisting devices, door and frame assemblies 730:6.8.2.4.2, 730:6.8.2.4.2.4
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.2, 101:39.2.2.2, 101:A.38.2.2.2.2, 101:A.39.2.2.2.2,
730:19.4.2.6, 730:19.4.2.9, 730:19.4.3.1, 730:19.4.3.2, 730:19.4.7.1 to 19.4.7.3, 5000:28.2.2,
5000:A.28.2.2.2.2
Chute 80:Chap. 15, 82:5.2.1.2, 82:5.2.3, 82:5.2.5, 82:5.2.7.1.2, 5000:8.17.3
Closure 5000:11.2.1.8.1, 5000:55.2.5.2(1), 5000:A.11.2.1.8.1 see also Closing devices; Door
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closers
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.2.2.2.3
Detectors for 5000:55.2.3.2.3
Educational occupancies 5000:17.2.2.2.4
Health care occupancies 5000:19.1.1.4.1.2, 5000:19.1.1.4.1.3, 5000:19.2.2.2.7,
5000:19.2.2.2.8, 5000:19.3.6.3.3, 5000:19.3.6.3.4, 5000:20.2.2.2.4, 5000:20.2.2.2.5,
5000:A.19.2.2.2.7, 5000:A.19.3.6.3.3
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.3.5.5 to 23.3.5.7
Composite 80:6.1.3, 80:6.3.1.6, 80:8.1.2.4, 80:G.2
Corridor 5000:15.6.2.1.4.3, 5000:15.7.3.4.2(1)
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.6.2, 101:30.6.3.1, 101:31.3.6.2, 101:31.3.6.3.1
Educational occupancies 5000:17.2.5.5
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.6.3, 101:18.4.3.7.2, 101:19.3.6.3, 101A:4.6.5,
101:A.18.3.6.3, 101:A.19.3.6.3.1 to A.19.3.6.3.10, 5000:15.5.2.2.3 to 15.5.2.2.5,
5000:15.7.3.4.3(1), 5000:19.3.6.3, 5000:19.4.3.6.2, 5000:20.3.6.2, 5000:A.19.3.6.3
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.6.2, 101:29.3.6.2, 101:29.3.6.3.1
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.2.2, 1:20.3.2.3, 1:A.20.3.2.2, 101:16.2.2.2, 101:16.2.11.1.2(2),
101:16.7.3.2, 101:17.2.2.2, 101:17.2.11.1.2(5), 101:17.3.6, 101:17.3.6(1), 101:17.7.3.2,
101:A.16.7.3.2, 101:A.17.2.2.2.4, 101:A.17.7.3.2, 5000:18.2.2.2, 5000:A.18.2.2.2.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.2.2, 101:22.2.11, 101:22.3.7.2, 101:22.3.7.6(2),
101:22.3.7.8, 101:22.3.7.9, 101:22.4.5.1.4, 101:22.4.5.2.2(2), 101:22.7.7, 101:23.2.2.2,
101:23.2.2.5.4, 101:23.2.3.3, 101:23.2.11, 101:23.3.7.2, 101:23.3.7.6, 101:23.3.7.8,
101:23.3.7.9, 101:23.4.5.2.2(2), 101:23.7.7, 101:A.22.2.11.4, 101:A.22.2.11.8, 101:A.23.2.11.4,
101:A.23.2.11.8, 101:A.23.3.7.6(1), 5000:11.2.1.2.4(4), 5000:11.2.1.4.4.3, 5000:21.2.2.2,
5000:21.2.5.1, 5000:21.2.11, 5000:21.3.7.1.3, 5000:21.3.7.4(2), 5000:21.3.7.6, 5000:21.3.7.7,
5000:21.4.5.1.4(1), 5000:21.4.5.2.2, 5000:A.21.2.11.4, 5000:A.21.2.11.7
Double doorway 72:5.16.6.5.4
Definition 72:3.3.52, 72:A.3.3.52
Double egress 80:3.3.45, 80:A.3.3.45
Dutch 80:Fig. A.4.6.3.1(f), 101:18.3.6.3.11, 101:19.3.6.3.11, 5000:19.3.6.3.6
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.2, 101:14.2.5.4, 101:14.2.5.5, 101:14.2.5.6, 101:14.3.6(1),
101:14.7.3.1, 101:15.2.2.2, 101:15.2.5.4, 101:15.2.5.5, 101:15.2.5.6, 101:15.3.6, 101:15.7.3.1,
101A:9.5.2.3.1, 101A:9.5.12.1.3, 101A:9.5.12.1.4, 101:A.14.7.3.1, 101:A.15.3.6(2),
101:A.15.7.3.1, 730:11.4.1, 730:11.4.3.2, 5000:17.2.2.2, 5000:17.2.5.4, 5000:17.2.5.5
Egress width 101:7.2.1.2, 101:A.7.2.1.2.1 to A.7.2.1.2.4(9)
Elevators 1:12.4.4, 1:14.9.1.5, 101:7.4.1.5, 5000:11.4.1.5 see also subentry : Hoistway
Exit discharge component, as 1:4.5.6.2.2, 1:14.5, 1:A.14.5.1.1 to A.14.5.4.1, 101:7.7.4
Explosion resistant 664:6.2.2.5, 664:A.6.2.2.5.2
File rooms 232:8.7.3.3, 232:8.7.3.4, 232:8.9, 232:A.8.9.3
Copyright NFPA
Fire see Fire doors
Fire barriers, in 101:8.3.3, 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:8.3.4.3, 101:8.3.4.4, 101:8.7.1.3, 101:A.8.3.3.2,
101:A.8.3.3.6, 5000:8.15.3, 5000:11.2.12.3.4, 5000:19.1.1.4.1.2, 5000:19.1.1.4.1.3,
5000:A.11.2.12.3.4
Fire investigations 921:5.10.3, 921:5.10.5, 921:5.12, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:6.3.3, 921:7.4.3.5,
921:7.4.4, 921:15.2.6.6.4, 921:19.3.2(8), 921:19.4.1(10), 921:20.6.1.2, 921:20.6.2, 921:20.6.3,
921:21.8.2.6, 921:22.3.5.2, 921:22.3.6, 921:A.6.3.2.2.3, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Fire spread, used to control 909:8.2(4), 909:11.3, 909:12.3.1, 909:A.11.3, 909:B.4.2.2.2
Flush-mounted 80:7.1.3.1, 80:7.1.3.2, 80:7.3.2, 80:7.4.3.4, 80:A.7.3.2
Folding 80:1.1.4, 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:Chap. 9, 80:A.1.1.4, 80:A.4.8.2.5, 101:7.2.1.12
Force to open see subentry : Swinging
Frames see Frames
Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms 5000:34.3.7.2.4.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.1.1 to 18.1.1.4.1.3, 101:18.2.2.2, 101:18.2.2.5.3,
101:18.3.6.3, 101:18.3.7.7 to 18.3.7.9, 101:18.3.8, 101:18.4.3.7.2, 101:19.1.1.4.1.1 to
19.1.1.4.1.3, 101:19.2.2.2, 101:19.2.2.5.3, 101:19.2.2.5.4, 101:19.2.3.2, 101:19.2.3.6,
101:19.2.3.7, 101:19.3.2.1.3, 101:19.3.2.1.4, 101:19.3.6.3, 101:19.3.7.7 to 19.3.7.11, 101:19.3.8,
101A:4.6.5, 101A:4.6.10.3.2, 101:A.18.2.2.2.4(1) to A.18.2.2.2.6, 101:A.18.3.6.3, 101:A.18.3.7.7,
101:A.18.3.7.9, 101:A.18.3.8, 101:A.19.2.2.2.4(1) to A.19.2.2.2.8, 101:A.19.2.2.5.3,
101:A.19.3.6.3.1 to A.19.3.6.3.10, 101:A.19.3.7.7.1, 101:A.19.3.7.9, 101:A.19.3.8, 5000:19.2.2.2,
5000:19.2.2.5.3, 5000:19.2.3.5, 5000:19.2.4.2(1), 5000:19.2.5.5.1, 5000:19.2.5.5.3,
5000:19.2.5.5.4, 5000:19.2.5.6.2.4(A), 5000:19.2.5.6.3.2(A), 5000:19.3.1.3, 5000:19.3.6.3,
5000:19.3.6.3.1.3, 5000:19.3.6.4.2, 5000:19.3.7.5 to 19.3.7.10, 5000:19.3.8, 5000:A.19.2.2.2.4(2),
5000:A.19.2.5.5.1, 5000:A.19.3.6.3, 5000:A.19.3.7.5 to A.18.3.7.8, 5000:A.19.3.8 see also
subentry : Corridor, health care occupancies
High hazard contents areas 5000:34.3.2.4.5
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.3, 101:43.10.4.4, 101:43.10.5.2, 101:43.10.5.3, 914:8.2(4),
914:9.5.3.3, 914:11.3, 914:11.4.1, 914:12.3.1, 914:12.3.4, 914:13.4.5.4, 914:13.5.2, 914:13.5.3,
914:A.9.5.3.3, 914:A.9.5.3.4, 914:A.9.5.3.7, 914:A.9.5.3.9, 914:A.10.12, 914:Annex P,
5000:15.10.4.4, 5000:15.10.4.5, 5000:15.10.5.5, 5000:15.10.5.6
Hoistway 1:12.4.4, 1:14.9.1.5, 80:1.1.3, 80:4.3.6, 80:Chap. 14, 80:A.1.1.3, 101:7.4.1.5
Fire tests 252:5.2.3, 252:5.3.4, 252:7.3.9, 252:7.3.10
Hollow metal 80:6.1.3, 80:6.3.1.6, 80:8.1.2.4, 80:G.3
Horizontal exits 101:7.2.4.3.6 to 7.2.4.3.10, 101:A.7.2.4.3.9, 5000:11.2.4.3.6 to 11.2.4.3.9,
5000:11.2.4.4.7, 5000:A.11.2.4.3.8
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.2, 101:28.3.6.2, 101:29.2.2.2, 101:29.3.6.2, 101:29.3.6.3.1,
730:14.4.3, 730:14.4.6(6), 730:14.4.8, 5000:12.24.1.2, 5000:24.2.2.1.2, 5000:24.2.2.2,
5000:24.2.4.2, 5000:24.2.5.2, 5000:24.2.6, 5000:24.3.1.1.3, 5000:24.3.6.3, 5000:24.3.6.4
Inactive leaf 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.1.2.1, 80:6.4.4.4.1, 80:6.4.4.5, 80:7.4.2, 80:7.4.3.2, 80:A.6.4.4.5.1
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.2, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:29.2.2.2, 5000:29.2.2.5.2,
5000:A.29.2.2.5.2
Ironwork 730:6.7
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Jackknife 80:K.2
Kalamein see subentry : Metal clad (Kalamein)
Lap-mounted 80:7.1.3.1, 80:7.1.3.3, 80:7.3.1, 80:7.4.3.5, 80:8.1.3.2, 80:9.1.3.2, 80:Fig.
A.4.8.1.3(a), 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.4
Sills 80:4.8.2.8, 80:A.4.8.2.8
Locks see Locks, Door
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.2.3, 101:26.3.1.1.1.2, 101:A.26.2.3.5.1, 5000:23.2.3,
5000:23.3.5.5, 5000:A.23.2.3.6.1
Manufactured homes
Exterior 501:1.5(8), 501:4.3.1, 501:4.5, 501:4.13.1, 501:4.13.2, 501:4.13.2.2(2),
501:5.3.3.1(4), 501:5.3.3.2, 501:7.3, 501:7.3.6, 501:7.5, 501:7.5.5, 501:7.5.6, 501:8.5.1.1,
501:9.3.1.6.5, 501:10.8.2, 501:A.4.5.2.2, 501:A.7.3.2, 501:A.7.3.6, 501:A.7.5.6,
501:A.8.5.1.1
Interior 501:4.7, 501:4.8, 501:4.8.1, 501:4.8.2, 501:4.8.3, 501:4.11, 501:4.15.1.2,
501:5.3.3.1(4), 501:9.3.1.6.5, 501:10.8.2, 501:A.4.8.1, 501:A.4.11
Marine vessels 301:7.1.3.1.2, 301:7.2.1, 301:7.2.3.10, 301:7.2.4.4, 301:7.2.10.7, 301:7.5.2.2,
301:7.7.4, 301:8.2.4.4.1, 301:A.7.2.1.2, 301:A.7.2.1.4.3
Weathertight doors 301:7.2.1.8.5, 301:7.2.1.11
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.2, 101:37.2.2.2, 101:A.36.2.2.2.2, 101:A.37.2.2.2.2,
730:18.4.2.2(C), 730:18.4.3, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2, 730:18.4.6.3.4.3, 5000:27.2.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.8,
5000:A.27.2.2.2.2
Metal clad (Kalamein) 80:5.2.10, 80:6.1.3, 80:6.3.1.6, 80:8.1.2.3, 80:G.4, 105:5.2.1.4
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.2.1.2, 101:24.2.2.2, 101:24.2.2.3.1, 101:24.2.4,
101:A.24.2.4.7, 730:13.4.1, 730:13.4.2.2, 730:13.4.2.3, 730:13.4.4.3, 5000:11.2.1.3.5 to
11.2.1.3.7, 5000:22.2.2.3, 5000:22.2.2.4.1, 5000:22.2.2.4.3, 5000:22.2.4, 5000:A.22.2.2.4.3,
5000:A.22.2.4.7
Open, control of smoke movement through 92A:4.6.4, 92A:5.3.4.2, 92A:5.3.6, 92A:8.4.4.2.3.4,
92A:8.4.5.3.3 to 8.4.5.3.5, 92A:A.4.6.4, 92A:A.5.3.6, 92A:A.8.4.4.2.3.4, 92A:B.1 to B.3
Opening force 92A:4.6.3.1, 92A:8.4.4.2.1.2, 92A:8.4.4.2.4, 92A:8.4.5.3.5, 92A:8.4.5.3.8,
92A:8.4.6.2.2.3, 92A:A.8.4.4.2.4, 105:A.4.3.1
Parking facilities 730:12.4.4.2(B), 730:21.4.1.2(F), 730:21.4.2.3(C)
Parking structures 101:42.8.2.2.2, 5000:30.8.2.2.2
Partitions 5000:8.10.3, 5000:11.2.1.12, 5000:A.8.10.3.4
Pass 80:8.1.2.6, 80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Performance-based design option 1:5.3.4(3), 101:5.3.2(3), 5000:5.3.2(3)
Power operated 80:6.1.4.1, 80:6.1.4.4, 80:8.4.2, 80:8.4.3.7, 80:9.4.2, 80:11.4.2, 80:A.8.4.2,
80:A.11.4.2, 101:7.2.1.9, 101:A.7.2.1.9, 5000:11.2.1.2.4(6), 5000:11.2.1.4.4.4, 5000:11.2.1.9,
5000:21.2.11.8(1), 5000:21.2.11.11, 5000:A.11.2.1.9
Copyright NFPA
Pressure differences across 92A:5.2.2, 92A:8.4.4.2.3.1, 92A:8.4.5.1.2, 92A:A.5.2.2, 92A:B.1 to
B.3
Property line, projection of door beyond 5000:13.5
Refuge, areas of 5000:11.2.12.3.4.2, 5000:11.2.12.3.4.3, 5000:11.2.12.3.5(1)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.2.5, 101:32.3.2.2.2, 101:32.3.3.6.4 to 32.3.3.6.6,
101:32.3.3.7.13 to 32.3.3.7.19, 101:33.2.2.5, 101:33.2.3.6, 101:33.3.2.2.2, 101:33.3.3.6.4 to
33.3.3.6.6, 101A:7.2.4.7.3, 101A:7.4.4.6.2 to 7.4.4.6.5, 101A:7.6.4.6.6 to 7.6.4.6.8,
101:A.32.3.3.7.13 to A.32.3.3.7.18, 5000:26.2.2.2, 5000:26.2.2.4, 5000:26.2.3.1.3,
5000:26.2.3.2.3, 5000:26.2.3.2.4(1), 5000:26.2.3.6.1(2), 5000:26.2.3.6.5, 5000:26.3.2.1.2,
5000:26.3.3.6.4 to 26.3.3.6.6, 5000:26.3.3.7.13 to 26.3.3.7.21, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3),
5000:A.26.3.3.7.15 to A.26.3.3.7.18
Revolving 101:7.2.1.10, 5000:11.2.1.2.4(7), 5000:11.2.1.4.1.7, 5000:11.2.1.10, 5000:27.2.2.2.8,
5000:28.2.2.2.8
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.2.3, 101:31.2.2.2.3, 5000:25.2.2.2.3
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.2.7, 101:13.2.2.2.7, 5000:16.2.2.2.7
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.2.8, 101:39.2.2.2.8
Glazing 5000:46.5.2.3(3)
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.2.3, 101:29.2.2.2.3, 5000:24.2.2.2.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.2.8, 101:37.2.2.2.8, 5000:27.2.2.2.8, 5000:28.2.2.2.8
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.3.2.1.2(6)
Rolling 80:4.8.2.10, 80:5.2.5, 80:5.2.14.3, 80:Chap. 11, 80:12.1, 80:12.3, 80:A.12.3, 252:5.2.2,
252:7.3.3, 252:B.4.1
Definition 80:3.3.99, 80:A.3.3.99
Service counter 80:13.1.2, 80:13.4.2, 80:13.4.5
Steel 80:4.3.5, 80:4.3.8, 80:G.6, 80:K.2
Roof access 5000:4.6.4, 5000:A.4.6.4
Roofing kettle 1:16.7.3.6
Safes 730:7.7.2.1.3, 730:7.7.2.1.4, 730:7.7.2.3 to 7.7.2.7
Screen and storm 101:7.2.1.4.6, 5000:11.2.1.4.5
Sectional units 80:8.1.2.1
Self-closing 1:12.8.3.5, 1:12.9.4.4, 1:14.5.4, 1:63.2.17.1.3, 1:A.12.9.4.4, 1:A.14.5.4.1, 80:6.1.4.4,
80:K.2, 101:7.2.1.8, 101:7.2.1.9.2, 101:8.3.3.3, 101:8.4.3.5, 101:8.5.4.4, 101:8.7.1.3,
101:9.6.3.2.3, 101:A.7.2.1.8.1, 101:A.8.5.4.4, 101:A.9.6.3.2.3, 105:4.5.1, 105:5.2.3.1,
5000:7.4.3.6.8.4, 5000:8.7.3, 5000:8.7.4, 5000:8.10.3.5, 5000:8.15.3, 5000:11.2.1.8,
5000:11.2.1.9.2, 5000:11.2.1.14(5), 5000:15.6.2.1.4.8, 5000:A.8.7.3, 5000:A.11.2.1.8.1 see also
Closing devices
Access doors 80:16.1.2.3, 80:16.1.2.5, 80:16.2.2.4
Accordion/folding doors 80:9.4.1.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.2.2.3, 101:20.2.2.4, 101:20.3.7.1(3), 101:21.2.2.3,
101:21.2.2.4, 101:21.3.2.1, 101:21.3.7.1(3), 101:21.3.7.9, 101:A.21.3.7.9, 5000:20.3.6.2(3),
5000:20.3.7.7(2)
Copyright NFPA
Chutes 80:15.1.5
Definition 80:3.3.101, 120:3.3.44, 122:3.3.36
Elevator lobby doors 5000:11.2.13.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.1.1, 101:18.2.2.2.6, 101:18.2.2.2.7, 101:18.3.6.3.9,
101:18.3.7.9, 101:18.4.3.7.2.2, 101:19.1.1.4.1.1, 101:19.2.2.2.6 to 19.2.2.2.9, 101:19.3.6.3.9,
101:A.18.2.2.2.6, 101:A.18.3.7.9, 101:A.19.2.2.2.6, 101:A.19.2.2.2.8, 5000:19.1.2.4,
5000:19.3.1.3, 5000:19.3.7.7(2), 5000:20.2.2.2.4
Horizontal exits 5000:11.2.4.3.9
Horizontally sliding doors 80:8.4.1, 80:A.8.4.1.1.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.4.2(1), 5000:24.3.6.3
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.2.2.1, 5000:23.3.5.7
Maintenance of 80:5.2.14.1
Projection rooms 5000:16.4.6.4
Refrigeration machinery room 5000:50.3.1.3
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.7.17, 101:33.3.3.6.6.1, 101:33.3.3.6.6.2,
101:A.32.3.3.7.17, 5000:26.2.2.3.1, 5000:26.2.3.2.3, 5000:26.2.3.2.4(1), 5000:26.2.3.6.5(3),
5000:26.3.3.7.17, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.17
Rolling steel doors 80:11.4.2, 80:A.11.4.2
Smokeproof enclosures 5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:11.2.3.7(1)
Swinging doors 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.1.4.1, 80:6.1.4.2, 80:7.4.1.1, 80:A.7.4.1
Service counter 80:4.3.8, 80:4.8.2.11, 252:5.2.5, 252:7.3.7
Sheet metal 80:7.1.3.1, 80:7.4.1, 80:8.4.3.4.2, 80:10.1.2, 80:10.4.1.1, 80:A.7.4.1
Construction 80:G.5
Fire door hardware 80:10.4.3.1, 80:A.10.4.3.1.2, 80:A.10.4.3.1.7
Flush 80:6.1.3, 80:6.3.1.6
Supporting construction 80:4.8.1.3, 80:4.8.1.4, 80:A.4.8.1.3, 80:A.4.8.1.4
Sliding 80:4.1.5, 80:4.6.4, 80:A.4.6.4, 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.3(b), 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.3(c), 80:K.2, 80:K.3,
730:7.3.6.6, 730:7.3.6.7, 730:7.3.7.3, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.1, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.3 to 11.2.1.4.1.5,
5000:11.2.1.9.1.5, 5000:11.2.1.9.1.7, 5000:11.2.1.14, 5000:11.2.4.3.6, 5000:12.45.1,
5000:12.45.3.4
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.2.2.4
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.1.2.2.2, 5000:21.2.11.2, 5000:21.2.11.5,
5000:21.2.11.8, 5000:21.3.7.4(2), 5000:21.4.5.2.2(2), 5000:A.21.1.2.2.2
Fire shutters 80:12.1, 80:12.3, 80:A.12.3
Fire tests on assemblies 252:5.2.2, 252:5.2.3, 252:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 252:7.3, 252:B.4.1
Health care occupancies 5000:19.2.2.2.10, 5000:19.2.2.5.3, 5000:19.3.7.5, 5000:19.3.7.8,
5000:A.19.3.7.5, 5000:A.19.3.7.8
Horizontally 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.9, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:5.2.5, 80:5.2.14.3, 80:8.1.3.1.2, 80:Chap.
8, 80:12.1, 80:12.3, 80:13.1.2, 80:Figs. A.4.6.4(b) to (g), 80:A.4.8.2.5, 80:A.12.3, 80:K.2,
101:7.2.1.14
Copyright NFPA
Accordion or folding 80:1.1.4, 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:Chap. 9, 80:A.1.1.4,
80:A.4.8.2.5
Hoistway 80:14.1.3.4, 80:14.2.2, 80:14.4.1, 80:Fig. A.14.2.1.3, 80:A.14.2.2.3
Marine vessels 301:7.2.1.4.1, 301:7.2.1.8.1, 301:7.2.1.10
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.2.2.4
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.29.2.2.5.2
Maintenance 80:5.2.14.3
Manufactured housing 501:4.5.2.1, 501:4.5.2.2, 501:4.13.1, 501:4.13.2.2(2), 501:7.3,
501:A.7.3.2, 501:A.7.3.6
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.2.2(C)(7), 730:13.4.2.2(C)(8), 5000:22.2.4.6
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.4.3, 5000:26.3.2.1.2(2), 5000:26.3.3.7.15,
5000:26.3.3.7.18, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.15, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.18
Service counter 80:13.1.2, 80:13.4.3
Storage occupancies 5000:30.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2
Vertically 80:4.8.2.9, 80:5.2.5, 80:5.2.14.3, 80:Chap. 10, 80:12.1, 80:12.3, 80:13.1.2, 80:Fig.
A.4.6.4(h), 80:A.12.3, 80:K.2
Hoistway 80:14.1.3.5, 80:14.2.3, 80:A.14.2.3
Smoke barriers, in 1:12.9.4, 1:A.12.9.4.1 to A.12.9.4.4, 101:8.5.4.1 to 8.5.4.4, 5000:8.11.4
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.3.7.2, 5000:21.3.7.4(2), 5000:21.3.7.6,
5000:21.3.7.7, 5000:21.4.4.11
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.7.5 to 19.3.7.10, 5000:20.3.7.7, 5000:A.19.3.7.5,
5000:A.19.3.7.5 to A.18.3.7.8, 5000:A.20.3.7.7
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.3.3.7.13 to 26.3.3.7.21, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.15 to
A.26.3.3.7.18
Smoke door assemblies, installation of 105
Smoke partitions, in 1:12.8.3, 1:A.12.8.3.4, 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:8.4.3, 101:A.8.4.3.4,
5000:8.10.3, 5000:A.8.10.3.4
Smokeproof enclosures 101:7.2.3.11, 5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:11.2.3.7(1), 5000:11.2.3.8(2),
5000:11.2.3.11
Stages, trap doors in 5000:16.4.5.2.3
Stairwell, pressurized 92A:5.3.4.2, 92A:5.3.6, 92A:A.5.3.6, 92A:B.4
Storage occupancies 1:34.6.6.1, 101:42.2.2.2, 5000:30.2.2.2, 5000:30.2.2.5.2, 5000:30.6.2.4,
5000:30.8.2.2.2, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2
Strong rooms 730:7.6.2.6
Swinging 80:4.1.5, 80:5.2.14.2, 80:6.1.4, 80:7.1.4, 80:K.2, 80:K.3, 80:K.8, 5000:11.2.1.2.1(1),
5000:11.2.1.2.1(4), 5000:11.2.1.2.2(2), 5000:11.2.1.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.4.3.7, 5000:12.45.1,
5000:12.45.3.4
Access-type doors 80:4.3.7
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.4.6.4
Copyright NFPA
With builders hardware 80:4.6.3, 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:Chap. 6, 80:A.4.6.3.1,
80:A.4.6.3.3, 80:A.4.8.2.5, 80:Figs. F.2(a) to (c)
Chute doors 80:15.1.1
Components of assembly 80:4.3.2, 80:4.3.7, 80:6.1.2, 80:6.4, 80:6.5.1 to 6.5.3, 80:7.1.2,
80:7.4, 80:A.6.4.1.1 to A.6.4.7.2, 80:A.7.4.1, 80:A.7.4.3.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.1.2.2.2, 5000:21.2.11.2, 5000:21.4.5.2.2(1),
5000:A.21.1.2.2.2
In direction of egress travel 5000:15.6.2.1.4.7, 5000:15.10.4.5, 5000:15.10.5.6,
5000:16.4.10.2(1), 5000:27.2.2.2.7, 5000:50.3.1.3
With fire door hardware 80:4.6.4, 80:Chap. 7
Fire shutters 80:12.1
Fire tests on assemblies 252:5.2.1, 252:5.3.1, 252:7.2, 252:B.4.1
Glazing 5000:46.5.2.1(1), 5000:46.5.2.1(4)
Health care occupancies 5000:19.2.2.5.3 to 19.2.2.5.5, 5000:19.3.7.5, 5000:19.3.7.8,
5000:A.19.3.7.5, 5000:A.19.3.7.8
Hoistway 80:14.2.1, 80:A.14.2.1.3
Horizontally sliding doors, personnel pass doors in 80:8.1.2.6, 80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Inspection 80:5.2.4
Installation 80:Chap. 6, 80:Chap. 7, 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.3(a), 80:Fig. A.4.8.1.4
Manufactured housing 501:4.5.2.1 to 4.5.2.3, 501:7.5, 501:A.4.5.2.2, 501:A.7.5.6
Proprietary slip-on door frames 80:6.3.1.4, 80:A.6.3.1.4
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.4.3, 5000:26.3.2.1.2(2), 5000:26.3.3.7.15,
5000:26.3.3.7.16, 5000:26.3.3.7.18, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.15, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.18
Service counter 80:13.1.2, 80:13.4.3
Sills 80:4.8.2.5, 80:4.8.2.7, 80:4.8.2.13, 80:A.4.8.2.5
Special purpose 80:Annex H
Storage occupancies 5000:30.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2
Surface attachments to faces of 80:Annex E
Swing and force to open 1:14.5.1, 1:A.14.5.1.1, 1:A.14.5.1.4, 101:7.2.1.4, 101:7.2.4.3.7,
101:A.7.2.1.4.1, 101:A.7.2.1.4.4, 301:7.2.1.4, 301:Fig. A.7.2.1.2, 301:A.7.2.1.4.3,
5000:11.2.1.4, 5000:A.11.2.1.4.1, 5000:A.11.2.1.4.3
Vermin proofing 5000:B.2.4.1
Tactile signs 5000:12.16.4.1
Tinclad 80:4.8.1.3, 80:4.8.1.4, 80:7.1.3.1, 80:7.2.4, 80:7.4.1, 80:8.1.2.3, 80:8.2.1.2, 80:8.2.4.1,
80:8.4.3.4.2, 80:8.4.3.4.3, 80:10.1.2, 80:10.2.4.1, 80:10.4.1.1, 80:A.4.8.1.3, 80:A.4.8.1.4,
80:A.7.4.1
Construction 80:G.7
Fire door hardware 80:10.4.3.1, 80:A.10.4.3.1.2, 80:A.10.4.3.1.7
Copyright NFPA
Inspections of 80:5.2.10
Turnstiles 101:7.2.1.11, 101:12.2.2.2.8, 101:12.2.2.2.9, 101:13.2.2.2.8, 101:13.2.2.2.9,
5000:11.2.1.11, 5000:16.2.2.2.7, 5000:16.2.2.2.8
Unlocking devices 72:6.16.7, 72:A.6.16.7.3
Vault 730:7.5, 730:7.5.4
Vaults 232:6.7.6.2, 232:6.10, 232:A.6.10
Viewers 730:7.3.6.9, 730:13.4.2.2(C)(13), 730:14.4.8(8), 730:14.4.8(9), 730:15.3.4(3)
Watertight 1405:5.1.4.9, 1405:6.9.1, 1405:6.10.3.3, 1405:9.2.1(10), 1405:9.7.4.3.3.2,
1405:9.7.4.5, 1405:9.8.3, 1405:12.4.2, 1405:12.10.8.5, 1405:13.10(4)
Width and floor level 101:7.2.1.3, 5000:11.2.1.2, 5000:11.2.1.3, 5000:11.3.4.1.2(1),
5000:A.11.2.1.2.1, 5000:A.11.2.1.2.3
Wood core 80:6.1.3, 80:7.2.4.2, 80:7.2.4.3, 80:8.2.4.2, 80:Fig. F.2(a), 80:G.8
Dormers, lightning protection for 780:4.7.1(2), 780:4.8.3, 780:4.9.4.2, 780:A.4.8.3, 780:B.1.2
Dormitories 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.13, 1:13.3.2.14, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,

1:13.7.2.9, 1:13.7.2.10, 1:20.8, 1:20.8.2.3 to 20.8.2.4.2, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.13.3.2.14.2,
1:A.13.7.2.9.3, 1:A.20.8.2.4.1 to A.20.8.2.4.2, 13:21.20.17, 13:21.20.18, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1,
5000:15.6.2.7.3, 5000:Chap. 24, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3,
5000:39.11.1.2.2(5), 5000:51.2.1(7), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Classification of occupancy 101:28.1.4, 101:29.1.4, 5000:24.1.5
Definition 1:3.3.165.9, 1:6.1.8.1.4, 1:A.3.3.165.9, 1:A.6.1.8.1.4, 72:3.3.51, 101:3.3.53,
101:6.1.8.1.4, 101:A.3.3.53, 101:A.6.1.8.1.4, 1620:3.3.6, 1620:A.3.3.6, 5000:3.3.165,
5000:6.1.8.1.4, 5000:A.3.3.165, 5000:A.6.1.8.1.4
Fire escapes 101:28.2.2.10, 101:29.2.2.9, 101:29.2.2.10
High-rise buildings 5000:24.4.2, 5000:24.5.3.2, 5000:A.24.5.3.2
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:28.2, 101:29.2, 101:A.28.2.2.12.2 to A.28.2.7.2,
101:A.29.2.2.8 to A.29.2.7.2, 5000:24.1.3.2, 5000:24.2, 5000:A.24.2.2.12.1 to A.24.2.7.2
Multiple occupancies 101:14.1.2.3, 101:15.1.2.3, 5000:17.1.2.3, 5000:24.1.3
New 101:Chap. 28
5000:24.1.7, 5000:24.2.3.2, 5000:24.2.3.3, 5000:A.24.2.3.3
Copyright NFPA
DOT see Department of Transportation (DOT)
DOT cylinders see Cylinders, DOT
Double block and bleed

Double bottom 1405:5.1.5.2, 1405:6.13.3.5

Down loading
Dozers, use in wildfires 1143:A.6.3.1.2

Dozer lines 1143:Fig. A.6.3.1.2(b)
Draft
Chimneys 211:4.1, 211:A.4.1
Cooking equipment, ventilation systems for
Down draft systems 96:Chap. 15
Natural draft systems 96:14.1.1, 96:14.1.4
Definition 31:3.3.24, 211:3.3.61, 1005:3.3.6, 1405:3.3.27
Gas utilization equipment 54:9.8.2, 54:11.6, 54:12.4.1, 54:A.11.6
Mechanical 54:12.4.3, 54:12.7.2(1)(f), 54:12.9.1, 54:12.9.2, 54:12.11.4.2
Natural
Marine vessels 1005:6.1.1(2), 1005:6.3.7(A), 1005:6.3.8(A), 1405:6.9.5, 1405:6.10.2.1,
1405:6.12.2, 1405:6.12.3, 1405:6.12.5
Oil-burning equipment 31:6.3, 31:6.7.1.3, 31:A.6.3.1, 31:A.6.3.4
Draft controls 54:12.13, 54:12.16, 54:A.12.3.4
Draft curtains see Curtains
Draft hoods see Hoods, Draft
Draft regulators 54:12.16, 211:9.11, 211:A.9.11, 211:A.14.4

Barometric 31:6.4, 54:9.3.1.4, 54:12.13.4 to 10.13.6, 54:A.12.13.4, 211:9.11.3, 211:A.14.4
Definition 31:3.3.26, 54:3.3.86.2.1, 211:3.3.14
Draft stops 13:8.15.4.2, 13:21.20.17.2.1, 13:21.20.19.2.3, 13:21.20.20.2.2, 13:21.20.23.2.1,

13:21.20.24.2.1, 13:D.10, 101:8.6.10, 101:28.3.5.4, 101:29.3.5.4, 101:30.3.5.5, 101:31.3.5.5,
Copyright NFPA
101:A.8.6.10.2(2), 5000:8.14.1, 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(a), 5000:24.3.5.6, 5000:25.3.5.7, 5000:27.3.1(3)
Definition 101:3.3.54, 301:3.3.20, 301:A.3.3.20, 5000:3.3.166
Marine vessels 301:8.2.7.1, 301:A.8.2.7.1.2(2), 301:A.21.3.1.1.5
Drafting, of water 1405:8.2.2.2, 1405:13.5(10)

Drafting pits (fire service training centers) 1402:5.1(3), 1402:13.4
Drag rescue device (DRD) 1971:5.4.5, 1971:6.1.9.1, 1971:7.1.3, 1971:7.1.5, 1971:7.1.10,

1971:7.1.22, 1971:7.1.23, 1971:8.2.1.1, 1971:8.2.16, 1971:8.58, 1971:8.59
Cleaning 1851:7.3.9.1
Definition 1851:3.3.23, 1851:A.3.3.23
Inspection 1851:6.2.2.1(6), 1851:6.2.2.6, 1851:6.3.5.1(15), 1851:6.3.5.7, 1851:Table A.6.3.5
Drag seals
Drag strips 610:4.4.1

Drain connectors 501:9.10.3.3, 501:9.10.3.4

Drain outlets 501:9.10.3, 1192:7.5.7

Definition 501:9.2.14, 1192:3.3.20
Drainage see also Drains

Air-right structures 502:8.6
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.2, 423:A.5.2.1, 423:A.5.2.4, 423:A.5.2.5
Aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.4.11.1, 415
Aircraft hangars 409:5.9.6, 409:5.11.1, 409:5.11.2, 409:8.1.4, 409:9.1.4, 409:9.4.2, 409:9.7.6,
409:9.9, 409:A.5.11.2.2, 409:A.5.11.2.4
Bridges and elevated highways 502:6.4
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids 1:63.2.13, 1:63.4.12.2.5, 1:A.63.4.12.2.5.4.1
Drycleaning plants 32:4.5.4
Electric generating plants 850:5.6, 850:7.5.3.3, 850:7.6.2.7, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:10.3.2.6,
850:A.5.6.2
Hydroelectric 851:5.6, 851:A.5.6.1, 851:A.5.6.2
Light water reactors 804:6.6, 804:8.5, 804:10.4.1.2, 804:10.4.2.2.4, 804:10.6.2, 804:10.8.8,
804:10.8.9.2.4, 804:10.8.11.2, 804:10.9.4, 804:A.8.5.1, 804:A.8.5.3(3), 804:A.10.8.8
Equipment 70:501.15(F), 70:505.16(E)
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.4.8.5
Loading and unloading facilities 30:28.9, 30:A.28.9
Processing operations 1:66.5.3.5, 1:A.66.5.3.5.1, 30:17.6.8, 30:17.10, 30:18.4.6,
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30:A.17.10.1, 30:A.17.11.8, 30:A.18.4.6(3)
Storage 1:66.4.4.2.5, 1:A.66.4.4.2.5, 1:A.66.4.8.5.1, 30:9.13, 30:10.13.1, 30:13.13,
30:15.3.5.1, 30:16.8, 30:19.4.4.1, 30:19.4.4.2, 30:22.7.3.5 to 22.7.3.7, 30:22.11.1,
30:22.11.3.5, 30:22.12.2, 30:24.9, 30:A.9.13, 30:A.16.8.1, 30:A.19.4.4.1, 30:A.19.4.4.2,
30:A.22.7.3.6, 30:A.24.9.6
Foam extinguishing systems 16:7.3.6, 1901:21.6.7, 1901:21.8.7
Drain time 402:10.6.5, 402:10.6.7, 412:4.1.1, 412:4.2.3, 412:5.1, 412:6.1, 412:6.3,
412:A.6.1(4), 412:A.6.3.2, 412:A.6.3.3.2.4, 1145:1.3.2, 1145:1.3.6, 1145:4.2.1, 1145:4.3.2,
1145:4.3.2.1, 1145:4.3.2.2, 1145:4.3.2.3, 1150:4.2.2.1.2, 1150:4.4.2, 1150:5.2.7,
1150:A.5.2.7
Definition 402:3.3.48, 412:3.3.3, 414:3.3.65, 414:A.3.3.65, 1145:3.3.8, 1150:3.3.5,
1901:3.3.52
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.2
Manufactured housing 225:5.7, 225:10.3, 225:12.7.2, 225:A.12.7.2, 501:9.3.1.6.1 to 9.3.1.6.3,
501:9.3.2.5, 501:9.6.2.1.3, 501:9.7.2.3.2, 501:9.7.2.4, 501:9.7.2.5, 501:9.7.3.6.2, 501:9.9.3.1.2,
501:9.10, 501:9.12.2
Connections 501:9.3.1.3, 501:9.7.2.3.2, 501:9.7.2.4.1, 501:9.7.2.4.2, 501:9.7.2.5.1,
501:9.7.2.5.3, 501:9.10.4
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:30.1.4, 1:30.1.6.9, 1:42.2.6.1.3, 1:42.2.6.1.5.9, 1:A.30.1.6.9,
1:A.42.2.6.1.5.9, 30A:7.3.4, 30A:7.3.6.8, 30A:7.3.6.9, 30A:7.4.4, 30A:9.2.6, 30A:A.7.3.6.9
Oil-insulated outdoor transformers 70:450.27
Organic coatings manufacture 35:4.1.3, 35:5.1.2, 35:5.1.7(1), 35:5.2, 35:6.2.7, 35:7.2.3(2),
35:8.2.1.2, 35:11.2.4
Pump room 20:5.12.6, 20:11.3.1, 20:A.5.12.6
Raceways 70:225.22, 70:230.53
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.10, 801:A.5.10.1, 801:A.5.10.2, 804:6.6, 804:8.5,
804:10.4.1.2, 804:10.4.2.2.4, 804:10.6.2, 804:10.8.8, 804:10.8.9.2.4, 804:10.8.11.2, 804:10.9.4,
804:A.8.5.1, 804:A.8.5.3(3), 804:A.10.8.8
Recreational vehicle plumbing system 1192:7.1.5.3, 1192:7.1.6.1, 1192:7.1.6.2, 1192:7.3.8,
1192:7.3.12, 1192:7.4, 1192:7.5.2.5(3), 1192:7.5.4, 1192:7.5.7.5, 1192:7.5.7.7, 1192:7.7.3
Flexible drain system 1192:7.4.7.2 to 7.4.7.7, 1192:7.5.7.5, 1192:7.5.7.7
Definition 1192:3.3.47.3, 1192:A.3.3.47.3
Flexible drainage connector 1192:7.4.7.6, 1192:7.4.7.7
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.6.4, 318:7.1.2, 318:7.4.1, 318:7.4.2, 318:A.4.1.2.6.4,
318:A.4.1.2.7, 318:A.7.1.1.2, 318:A.7.4.2
Sprinkler systems 13:7.2.5.4.3, 13:8.16.2, 13:8.17.3, 13:8.17.4.1, 13:A.8.16.2.1 to A.8.16.2.6.1,
13:Fig. A.8.17.4.1, 13D:6.2.1, 13D:7.2, 13D:8.3.4.8, 13D:A.6.2.1, 13D:A.7.2.4, 13D:A.7.6,
13R:5.2.13.1, 13R:5.2.13.2, 13R:6.7.2, 13R:A.6.7.2
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Alarms 13:6.9.5
Fire department connections 13:8.17.2.6
Marine systems, discharge 13:25.4.11
Valves, drain 13:6.7.3, 13:7.8.4.1, 13:8.16.2.6, 13:25.2.6.2, 13:A.8.16.2.6.1
Transformer vaults 70:450.46
Tunnels 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.11, 502:A.7.11.1, 502:A.7.11.5
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:7.7.3, 820:D.2.4.2
Drains see also Drainage

Building
Drill towers 1402:9.12
Flammable and combustible liquids releases into 329:4.1.6.1, 329:4.1.9, 329:5.4.11, 329:6.2.7(8),
329:9.1.6, 329:9.1.7, 329:9.2.4, 329:9.2.7.3
LP-Gas systems 59:6.5.2, 59:6.5.9, 59:6.5.10, 59:6.7.3, 59:6.7.7, 59:7.6, 59:9.1.3, 59:9.5.1.3
Main
Manufactured housing 501:9.7.2.3.1, 501:9.7.2.4.2, 501:9.7.2.5
Water closet 501:9.11.3.1
Overflow (quench furnaces) 86:12.8.5, 86:12.9.2.4, 86:12.9.2.5, 86:A.12.8.5.1 to A.12.8.5.5
Pump 1901:16.8, 1901:17.8.6, 1901:18.8
Recreational vehicle plumbing systems 1192:7.1.1.3, 1192:7.4.2.1 to 7.4.2.3, 1192:7.4.6.4,
1192:7.4.7.1 to 7.4.7.3, 1192:7.5.7.8
Hose 1192:7.1.6.1
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.1.3, 14:5.5.1.2, 14:6.3.8.2, 14:7.11, 14:11.5.5, 14:A.7.11
Water-based fire protection systems
Main 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.5.1.2, 25:Table 5.5.1, 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.3.1.5, 25:6.5.1.2, 25:Table
6.5.1, 25:7.5.1.3, 25:9.6.1.2, 25:10.3.7.1, 25:10.5.1.2, 25:Table 10.5.1, 25:Table 11.5.1,
25:11.5.3, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.2.5, 25:A.13.2.5
Sectional
Water tanks 22:7.2.8, 22:7.2.11, 22:9.5.1, 22:14.6.4, 22:15.1.8, 22:16.1.7.5.4, 22:16.1.7.5.5,
22:A.9.5.1, 22:A.14.6.4.5, 22:A.15.1.8, 22:Fig. B.1(e), 22:Fig. B.1(f), 22:Fig. B.1(i)
Draperies see Curtains
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Drawbar and coupling mechanism 501:12.4.2.1, 501:12.4.2.2
Drawdown
Drawings
Explosion scene 921:21.13.2.2.2
Fire investigations, for 921:15.4, 921:15.5, 921:16.5.2.1, 921:A.15.1, 921:A.15.6
Death scene 921:23.2.2.2
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.7.4.3
Record
Dredging 1405:7.15, 1405:8.2.3.3
Dressing rooms 70:520 .VI, 70:530 .III, 5000:12.22
Driers see Dryers
Drift
Definition 1143:B.1.2.20, 1911:3.3.38
Drill towers 1402:5.1(3), 1402:Chap. 9, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:14.2.2
Drills 303:4.3.1, 303:A.4.3.1

Airport emergency 424:4.1.4, 424:Chap. 15
Animal housing facilities 150:4.3.5, 150:11.4.2, 150:12.4.2, 150:13.4.2, 150:A.4.2.4, 150:A.4.3.5
Definition 600:3.3.3, 601:3.3.1, 1081:3.3.2
Fire brigade 600:4.3.9, 600:5.2.2, 600:5.2.3, 600:6.2.2, 600:6.2.3, 600:7.2.2, 600:7.2.3,
600:A.4.3.9, 600:A.5.2.3, 804:6.3.2, 805:5.4.3.3, 805:7.3.5.6, 805:A.5.4.3.3
Fire/evacuation see Fire drills
Highway, tunnel, or bridge emergency 502:12.8.5, 502:12.8.6
Incident management systems 1561:4.4.8
Semiconductor fabrication facilities emergency 318:12.3
Underground construction site disasters 241:11.2.2, 241:11.2.3
Drinking establishments see Assembly occupancies
Drip
Definition 54:3.3.33, 1951:3.3.30, 1971:3.3.33, 1975:3.3.6, 1977:3.3.21, 1981:3.3.16, 1982:3.3.8,
2112:3.3.8
Gas piping installation 54:7.2.3, 54:7.6
Drip leg 86:5.4.4.2

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Dripproof motors 20:9.5.1.8.1, 20:9.5.2.4

Guarded
Drivers, fire apparatus see Fire apparatus drivers/operators
Drives
Adjustable speed 79:7.3.1.2, 79:A.7.3.1.2
Definition 79:3.3.4, 79:A.3.3.4
All-wheel 414:4.5.5, 414:5.1.2
Belt see Belt drives
Fire apparatus 1071:4.5, 1071:5.5
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.5, 414:4.14.2.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.5.4.1, 1911:6.3, 1911:7.10, 1911:A.6.3.1(4)
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.9, 1912:5.5, 1912:6.5, 1912:6.19.10.1, 1912:A.6.19.10.1
Pump 414:4.14.2
Servo 79:7.3.1.2, 79:Chap. 19, 79:A.7.3.1.2
Definition 79:3.3.93, 79:A.3.3.93
Driveways
Definition 1:3.3.84
Driving compartments, fire apparatus 1901:Chap. 14, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1901:D.3(8), 1906:Chap. 7,
1906:15.5.5, 1906:16.1.3, 1906:A.15.5.5.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.1, 1911:6.2, 1911:7.14, 1911:A.6.2.3,
1911:A.7.14.6, 1911:A.7.14.7.1, 1911:D.1
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.13, 1912:5.13, 1912:6.13, 1912:A.5.13, 1912:A.6.13, 1912:D.2,
1912:D.3
Drop down 921:5.9.2.2.2, 921:6.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.4

Drops (wildfires, air control of) 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:B.4.2

Definitions 1143:B.1.2.21 to B.1.2.23, 1143:B.1.2.50, 1143:B.1.2.54, 1143:B.1.2.69
Drugs 1500:10.1.5, 1500:11.1.1 to 11.1.3, 1500:A.10.1.5, 1500:A.11.1.1, 1500:A.11.1.3

Definition 600:3.3.4, 601:3.3.2, 1500:3.3.25
Security officers, drug screening of 601:A.6.1
Drugstores see Mercantile occupancies
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Drums see also Containers
Ammonium nitrate, storage of 490:Chap. 5
Calcium carbide 51A:5.1, 51A:5.2.6
Ethylene oxide 560:4.2.1
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:Chap. 9, 30:Chap. 12, 30:Chap. 13
Flash (solvent extraction plants) 36:8.9
Oxidizers 430:4.4.3.2, 430:8.2.3
Pails, with 10:D.4.1.6
Dry chemical
Agent characteristics 17:A.4.6.1
Aircraft fires, use in 402:10.2.2, 402:10.2.4, 402:10.2.7 to 10.2.9, 402:10.7.6, 402:10.7.9,
402:12.2.3, 402:12.2.5, 402:12.5.2, 402:14.7.6
Definition 10:3.3.5.1, 10:A.3.3.5.1, 17:3.3.7
Foam-compatible 17:A.4.6.1
Hazards to personnel of 17:5.6, 17:A.5.6
Multipurpose 17:5.1.2.1, 17:6.1.5, 17:A.1.1, 17:A.4.6.1, 17:A.5.1.2.1
Types 17:4.6, 17:A.4.6.1
Dry chemical closed recovery system 10:7.4.3.4.2, 10:7.4.3.4.5

Dry chemical extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 1:66.4.8.3, 1:A.43.1.7.5, 17, 5000:Table 55.5.1
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.5.1(4), 423:6.4(3), 423:7.4, 423:C.1.4
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 414:4.21, 414:4.23, 414:6.2.1(12), 414:6.2.1(13), 414:6.3.31 to
6.3.33, 414:A.4.21.1.6
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:5.3.2, 120:9.4.6, 120:9.5.2.9
Electric generating plants 850:7.3.9.1
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.8.1.2, 170:Table 7.3
Highways, tunnels, or bridges 502:J.3
Marine vessels 1405:5.5.9, 1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.11.5.3, 1405:12.16.3
Merchant vessels 301:9.2.14
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3, 302:B.4.3, 302:B.4.4,
302:B.5.1 to B.5.3, 302:E.3.2.3.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:14.2.6, 86:A.14.2.6
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.5, 1:43.1.7.8.2(1), 33:9.1.1, 33:9.5, 33:9.8.2, 33:A.9.1,
33:A.9.5, 33:A.14.3.1(4)
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Dry chemical portable fire extinguishers 10:4.4.1, 10:5.5.2, 10:5.5.5.4, 10:5.5.7.2, 10:7.4.3.4,
10:8.6.3.2, 10:A.5.5.5, 10:C.2.8, 10:C.3.6, 10:Fig. C.3.7.2(a), 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.5, 10:F.5.3,
10:Table G.2, 10:H.2, 655:5.5.4
Aircraft usage 408:4.1.2(1)(a), 408:4.1.2(2)(b), 408:4.5, 408:A.4.5.1
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.4.1, 120:5.3.7.1.1, 120:7.1.2.5(3), 120:9.4.7.12,
120:A.4.3.4.1.1.1, 120:A.4.3.4.1.2.3, 120:A.5.3.7.1.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 10:4.1.1(2)(b), 10:7.2.3.2, 10:7.3.2(2), 10:8.5.1.2.1,
10:8.5.4.4, 10:Table I.1(b)
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3, 302:B.4.3, 302:B.4.4,
302:B.5.1 to B.5.3, 302:E.3.2.3.2
Recharging 10:7.4.3.2 to 7.4.3.4, 10:A.7.4.3.2
Residential use 10:F.3.1, 10:F.4.1, 10:F.5.3
Small 10:6.2.1.3
Dry cleaning see Drycleaning
Dry docks 1405:4.10, 1405:6.3.1, 1405:A.4.10
Dry gas 54:7.2.3, 54:7.2.4

Dry hydrants see Hydrants
Dry locations 70:110.11, 70E:400.7, 70E:420.1(D)(3)(a), 70E:420.2(A)(2), 70E:420.4, 303:5.6,

1901:23.12.5.1, 1901:A.23.12.5.1.3
Conductors, types 70:310.8, 70:Table 310.13(A)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.66.2, 1901:3.3.53
Electric signs 70:600.10(D), 70:600.42(H)(1)
Nonmetallic extensions 70:382.10(B)
Open wiring 70:398.15(A)
Reinforcing thermosetting resin conduit 70:355.10(E)
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit 70:352.10(E)
Surface metal raceways 70:386.10(1)
Dry pipe sprinkler systems 1:13.3.3.11, 1:70.2.4.8.3, 1:A.13.3.3.11, 1:A.70.2.4.8.3 see also
Combined dry pipe-preaction sprinkler systems
Cultural resource properties 13:21.36.1.2.5
Definition 13:3.4.5, 13D:3.3.9.2, 13R:3.3.8.1, 25:3.6.4.3, 120:3.3.14
Dry valves 13:7.2.1(1), 13:7.2.3.1, 13:7.2.4.2, 13:7.2.5, 13:7.4.3, 13:7.9.2.6.2, 13:8.17.1.3.1,
13:8.17.1.3.2, 13:8.17.2.4.2(2), 13:A.7.2.5, 13:A.7.3.1, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.4.4, 25:A.13.1,
25:A.13.4.4.1.2.3 to A.13.4.4.3.3
Marine systems 13:25.4.12.2
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Operational tests 13:24.2.3.2, 13:A.24.2.3.2
Foam-water sprinkler systems 16:4.2, 16:5.2.3, 16:7.3.3.1, 16:7.3.7, 16:7.4.2, 16:8.4.1.1,
16:8.4.1.4.2, 16:A.7.4.2.2, 16:A.8.4
Definition 16:3.3.5.2, 16:A.3.3.5.2
Gauges 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.4.2, 25:5.2.4.4, 25:A.5.2.4.4
Inspection 25:Table 5.1
Installation 13:7.2, 13:8.15.20, 13:8.16.2.3, 13:8.16.2.5.3, 13:8.16.4.1.1, 13:8.17.2.4.2(2),
13:11.2.3.2.5, 13:15.3.6, 13:16.2.2.7.1, 13:16.3.2.7.1, 13:17.2.2.7.1, 13:A.7.2, 13:A.7.3.1,
13:A.11.2.3.2.5, 13:C.5
Residential systems 13D:7.2.3, 13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.4, 13D:A.4.2.1, 13D:A.8.3.4.5,
13R:5.3.2(2), 13R:5.3.3, 13R:6.7.2.4
Maintenance 25:5.4.2, 25:A.5.4.2
Mines, coal 120:4.3.3.3.2.6, 120:4.3.3.3.2.9, 120:4.3.3.3.5, 120:4.3.3.5.3, 120:A.4.3.3.3.5
Obstructions in 25:14.2.2, 25:A.14.2.2, 25:D.3.2, 25:D.3.3, 25:D.4.1, 25:D.5.2, 25:D.5.4
Plastics, protection of 13:15.3.6
Quick-opening devices 13:7.2.4, 13:7.4.3.8, 13:24.2.3.2.1
Sprinklers used in
Early suppression fast-response 13:8.4.6.1
Large drop 13:8.4.7.1, 13:8.4.7.2.1
Residential 13:8.4.5.2
Storage occupancies 13:12.4.2, 13:12.5, 13:A.12.4.2
Baled cotton storage 13:Table 20.4.2.1
Organic peroxide storage 13:21.31.1.2
Oxidizers storage 13:21.30.2.1, 13:A.21.30.2.1
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.3.3, 13:14.3.7.1, 13:15.3.6
Plastic and rubber commodities 13:15.3.6
Roll paper storage 13:Table 19.1.2.2
Testing
Air test 13:24.2.2
Dry valves 13:24.2.3.2, 13:A.24.2.3.2
Test connections 13:8.17.4.3, 13:Fig. A.8.17.4.3
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.1.1.1, 13:21.24.1.7.2, 13:21.24.2.1.3, 13:A.21.24.1.7.2.1,
13:A.21.24.1.7.2.2
Water mist systems 750:5.10.3.5.6, 750:6.4.4, 750:12.2.3.1
Waterflow alarms 13:6.9.2.2
Dry powder
Definition 10:3.3.9, 10:A.3.3.9, 402:3.3.28
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Dry powder portable fire extinguishers 10:7.4.3.5, 10:8.5.1.2.1, 10:8.5.4.4, 10:8.6.3.2, 10:Table
D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.6, 10:Table I.1(b)
Aircraft usage 408:4.6, 408:A.4.6.1
Dry run 1143:A.6.3.1.3

Dry sprinklers 13:7.2.2, 13:7.3.2.5(2), 13:7.4.2.4(2), 13:8.4.10, 13:A.7.2.2(2), 13:A.8.4.10.2,

25:5.3.1.1.1.5, 25:5.4.1.4.2.1, 25:A.5.3.1.1.1.5
Definition 13:3.6.4.2, 13:A.3.6.4.2, 25:3.3.31.2
Dry standpipe and standpipe systems 14:5.2.2.2, 14:5.4.1.4, 14:5.4.3, 14:6.1.1, 14:6.4.3(2) to
6.4.3(4), 14:11.5.6, 25:6.3.2.1
Automatic 14:5.2.1, 14:5.4.3, 14:6.4.3(2), 14:11.5.6, 14:A.5.2.1
Definition25:3.3.32.1, 502:3.3.13
Highways, tunnels, or bridges 502:9.1.3, 502:9.1.5, 502:9.2.2, 502:A.9.1.5
Manual 14:5.2.4, 14:6.4.3(4), 14:A.5.2.4
Semiautomatic 14:5.2.3, 14:5.4.3, 14:6.4.3(3), 14:11.5.6, 14:A.5.2.3.1.3, 14:A.5.2.3.4
Dry storage 303:6.3.4, 303:6.5, 303:7.2, 303:A.6.3.4.1, 303:A.6.3.4.3, 303:A.7.2.4

Stack (rack) 303:6.3.4, 303:6.5, 303:7.2.3, 303:A.6.3.4.1, 303:A.6.3.4.3
Definition 303:3.3.24.2, 303:A.3.3.24.2
Dry wells 820:Table 4.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Table 9.1.1.4

Definition 820:3.3.77.1, 820:A.3.3.77.1
Drycleaning
Definition 32:3.3.4, 32:A.3.3.4
Drycleaning machines 32:Chap. 6, 32:9.3.4.2.1.5

Definition 32:3.3.5
Type II drycleaning plants/systems 32:7.2.1.2, 32:7.2.1.3, 32:7.2.1.5, 32:7.2.1.6, 32:7.2.2.2,
32:7.4.3, 32:7.4.4, 32:A.7.2.1.3(3), 32:A.7.4.4
Type IIIA drycleaning plants/systems 32:4.5.4.2, 32:8.1.2.4, 32:8.1.2.6, 32:8.1.3.2 to 8.1.3.6,
32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Type IV drycleaning plants/systems 32:4.5.4.2, 32:9.3.3, 32:9.3.4.2.1.2, 32:9.3.4.2.1.5
Drycleaning plants 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:24.2, 1:Chap. 24, 32, 497:5.3.2.2(4), 5000:6.4.2.20
Definition 32:3.3.6, 32:A.3.3.6, 5000:3.3.469.2
Drycleaning rooms 32:4.2.1.3, 32:4.4, 32:4.5.4.1, 32:7.2.2 to 7.2.4, 32:7.3.1.2 to 7.3.1.5, 32:7.3.2,
32:7.4.4.1, 32:8.1.5, 32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Definition 32:3.3.7
Copyright NFPA
Dryers 61:Chap. 8
Clothes see Clothes dryers
Coal processing 120:6.4, 120:A.6.4.1 to A.6.4.5
Combustible particulate solids, processing of 654:7.18, 654:A.7.18, 654:B.5.2
Hair 921:24.6.11
Metals, processing of 484:8.6, 484:9.4.2.4, 484:A.8.6, 484:A.9.4.2.4.8, 484:A.9.4.2.4.10
Solvent extraction plants 36:6.6, 36:8.4, 36:A.6.6
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.6, 664:A.7.14.2, 664:A.8.6.1, 664:D.1
Drying beds 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:B.7.2

Drying process (spray application) 33:Chap. 13, 33:14.1.1.2, 33:14.3.7, 33:14.3.8, 33:15.9,
33:A.14.3.7.2
Drying tumblers 32:1.5.2, 32:7.4.4.1

Reclaiming 32:7.4.3.2.1, 32:8.1.3.2, 32:8.1.3.3, 32:8.1.3.5, 32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
DSC see Differential scanning calorimetry
Dual-phase processing (drycleaning)

Definition 32:3.3.8
Duct burners, HRSG

Duct furnaces see Furnaces
Duct heaters 70:424 .VI, 90A:4.2.4.5, 90A:4.3.5.3
Duct velocities see Velocities, duct
Ducts and duct systems

Access 90A:4.3.4, 90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90A:A.7.1.1
Air 1:11.2.1, 1:12.7.5.7, 1:12.9.5, 1:25.1.10.1.3, 54:9.3.8, 54:10.2.3(6), 54:10.3.7, 54:10.27.3,
54:12.4.5, 54:A.10.3.7.3, 90A, 90B:Chap. 4, 90B:5.1.2, 90B:5.1.3.1 to 5.1.3.5
Manufactured housing 501:8.9.4 to 8.9.6, 501:8.9.7, 501:8.11.1.3, 501:10.8.5, 501:10.8.5.6,
501:10.14.1, 501:10.14.3, 501:10.14.4, 501:10.14.5, 501:10.14.6, 501:10.14.7, 501:10.14.8,
501:10.14.9, 501:A.10.14.7
Smoke detectors in 72:5.7.4.2, 72:5.7.5.3.4, 72:5.16.2.1, 72:5.16.3.1, 72:5.16.3.4,
72:5.16.4.2, 72:5.16.5, 72:6.16.5.3, 72:A.5.7.4.2.2, 72:A.5.16.1, 72:A.5.16.2, 72:A.5.16.4.2,
Copyright NFPA
72:A.5.16.5.2, 72:A.6.16.5.3
Air conveying of materials see Conveyor ducts
Aircraft hangars 409:5.9, 409:9.7, 409:A.5.9.1 to A.5.9.8
Anesthetizing locations 99:E.3.3
Bleed air 96:8.4, 96:A.8.4.1
Boilers and furnaces, central heating
Gas 54:10.10
Bus 70B:22.3.5, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4
Cables in, flame travel and smoke density test methods 262
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:5.3.5.7, 12:A.5.3.5.7, 12:B.3
Clearances 90A:5.2.1, 96:4.2.1, 96:4.2.2, 96:7.2, 96:7.6.3, 96:7.7.2.2, 96:A.7.7.2.2
Clothes dryer 1192:5.6.7.1, 1192:5.6.7.3
Combustible particulate solids, handling 654:7.1.4.1, 654:7.2.3.2.2(2), 654:7.3.2.4, 654:7.6,
654:7.7, 654:7.10.1, 654:7.13.1.1.2(2), 654:7.13.1.4, 654:7.16.2, 654:A.7.2.3.2.2(2),
654:A.7.3.2.4, 654:A.7.6.4, 654:A.7.6.5, 654:A.7.10.1, 654:B.6, 654:C.1.1.2, 654:C.1.2.2,
654:C.2.2, 654:C.2.4, 654:Annex E
Common see Common ducts
Connectors 90A:4.3.2
Construction 90A:4.3.1, 90A:4.3.3, 90A:A.4.3.1.5.1(1), 90A:A.4.3.3.5, 90A:A.4.3.4.1
Conveyor systems see Conveyor ducts
Cooking equipment, commercial 1:50.2.1.3(3), 1:50.2.2.1, 1:50.2.2.2, 1:50.3.3, 1:50.4.3.2,
1:50.4.4.4, 1:50.4.4.8.1, 1:50.4.4.8.6, 1:50.4.11.1, 1:50.5.4.2, 1:A.50.4.3.2, 1:A.50.5.4.2,
96:4.1.3(3), 96:4.4, 96:5.1.8.2, 96:Chap. 7, 96:8.2.1.2, 96:8.4, 96:9.1, 96:9.2.1, 96:9.2.2,
96:11.6.2, 96:15.1.1(5), 96:A.8.4.1, 96:A.11.6.2, 5000:15.5.6.4, 5000:15.7.3.4.6
Clearances 96:4.2.1, 96:4.2.2, 96:4.5, 96:7.2, 96:7.6.3, 96:7.7.2.2, 96:A.7.7.2.2
Fire protection 96:10.1.1, 96:10.2.4, 96:13.5.1, 96:14.7.3, 96:14.7.4
Solid fuel 96:14.3.2 to 14.3.5, 96:14.4
Coverings 90A:4.3.3.1, 90A:4.3.3.3, 90A:4.3.3.4, 90A:4.3.3.6, 90A:4.3.5.3.1, 90A:4.3.10.4.1,
90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90B:4.3.1
Definition 90A:3.3.6, 90B:3.3.5
Definition 70:800.2, 70:820.2, 90A:3.3.5, 91:3.3.2, 96:3.3.20, 654:3.3.10, 853:3.3.21.5
Deflagration isolation methods 69:Chap. 11
Detection systems 69:Chap. 9
Dust collection systems 655:4.5.8.1.1.2, 655:4.5.8.1.4, 655:A.4.5.8.1.1.2
Dwellings 5000:22.4.2
Electrical 70:310.15, 70:310.60(C), 70:Fig. 310.60, 70:Tables 310.77 to 310.80, 70:B.310.15(B)(4),
79:13.4.2, 79:13.5, 79:A.13.5.2 to A.13.5.7
Cables and wires in, flame travel and smoke density test methods 262
Copyright NFPA
Definition 70:310.60(A), 79:3.3.30, 79:A.3.3.30
Elevator machine rooms 5000:54.9.1.1
Enclosure of 90A:5.3.2.1, 90A:5.3.4
Enhanced fire compartment barriers 5000:D.5.2.2
Exhaust
Air conveying of materials see Conveyor ducts
Dipping and coating processes 34:7.5, 34:7.7 to 7.10, 34:9.3.2, 34:A.6.3.1, 34:A.7.5, 34:B.2
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.7.1.8, 17:9.3, 17:11.1.6, 17:A.5.7.1.7, 17:A.9.3.4 to
A.9.3.5.2
Electric generating plants 850:7.6.5, 850:A.7.6.5
Gas utilization equipment 54:10.4.4, 54:10.4.5
Spray application operations 33:7.4, 33:7.6 to 7.9, 33:9.1, 33:9.4.6, 33:9.5, 33:9.7.1,
33:10.2.3, 33:10.9, 33:15.8.1, 33:17.5.3, 33:A.6.3.1.1, 33:A.6.3.1.3, 33:A.7.6 to 33:A.7.8,
33:A.9.1, 33:A.9.4, 33:A.9.5, 33:A.10.2, 33:A.13.3, 33:A.15.8.1, 33:A.17.5.3, 33:Annex C,
33:D.1.1, 33:D.1.3.1
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:5.2.1.6, 17A:5.6.1, 17A:5.6.2, 17A:7.1.3,
17A:A.5.6.2
Explosion venting 68:6.8, 68:7.4, 68:8.5, 68:Chap. 9, 68:A.6.8.3, 68:A.7.4, 68:A.8.5
Fire walls penetrated by 90A:5.3.1.1, 90A:A.5.3.1.1, 221:4.4, 221:5.10, 221:A.4.4.2, 221:A.4.4.5,
221:A.5.9, 5000:8.3.1.2, 5000:8.3.2.10
Fireplaces and chimneys 211:4.4, 211:4.4.1, 211:8.1.4, 211:11.2.4.3, 211:11.5, 211:A.14.5
Flammable gas and liquid releases into 329:D.3
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.10, 5000:50.2, 5000:A.39.10
Grease see Grease ducts
Hangers for 90B:4.3.3
Hazardous materials storage facility 1:60.3.2.5.7
Heaters 54:10.26.4, 90A:4.2.4.5, 90A:4.3.5.3
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:5.5.3, 75:10.1.2, 75:10.1.3
Inspection and cleaning 90A:4.3.4, 90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90A:A.7.1.1, 90A:B.4
Integrity 90A:4.3.5
Laboratory hoods and exhaust systems 45:5.1.9, 45:8.4.4, 45:8.5, 45:8.6, 45:8.11.2, 45:8.11.4 to
8.11.7, 45:8.13.1(1), 45:9.2.2.2, 45:A.5.1.9, 45:A.8.4.4, 45:A.8.5.1, 45:A.9.2.2.2
Linings 90A:4.3.3.1, 90A:4.3.3.3, 90A:4.3.3.5, 90A:4.3.5.3.1, 90A:4.3.10.4.1, 90A:A.4.3.3.5,
90B:4.3.1, 90B:A.4.3.1
Definition 90A:3.3.7, 90B:3.3.6
Luminaires in70:410.10(C)
Machinery connected by 655:4.2.8, 655:A.4.2.8
Mechanical cooling used with 90A:4.2.4.3.1
Metals, combustible, processing of 484:12.2.5.3 to 12.2.5.10, 484:12.2.6.1.2, 484:A.12.2.5.4 to
A.12.2.5.10
Copyright NFPA
Aluminum plants 484:6.1.9.8, 484:6.1.9.9.6, 484:6.1.9.10.1, 484:6.1.10.1.4, 484:6.1.10.1.8.2,
484:6.3.2.3, 484:6.3.3 to 6.3.6, 484:6.3.4.1.1, 484:A.6.1.9.8.2 to A.6.1.9.8.6, 484:A.6.1.9.10.1,
484:A.6.3.2.3, 484:A.6.3.3.3 to A.6.3.5.6
Magnesium plants 484:7.3.2.5.5, 484:7.3.2.6, 484:7.5.3, 484:7.5.5.3, 484:A.7.5.3.1 to
A.7.5.3.6
Niobium plants 484:8.13.2, 484:8.13.3.1, 484:8.13.3.2, 484:8.13.6.1, 484:8.13.6.2,
484:8.13.8.3.4, 484:A.8.13.8.3.4.3
Tantalum plants 484:9.7.2, 484:9.8.3, 484:A.9.7.2.4, 484:A.9.7.2.6, 484:A.9.8.3.3
Titanium plants 484:10.4.4.2, 484:10.4.6, 484:A.10.4.6.4, 484:A.10.4.6.6
Zirconium plants 484:11.4.3.2
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:30.1.6.4, 1:42.2.6.1.5.4
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:8.3.3, 804:8.4.8, 804:10.3.15
Openings in, protection of 90A:5.3, 90A:A.5.3, 90B:4.2.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:5.4.2.1, 86:5.4.3, 86:6.7.2.4, 86:10.1.1.10, 86:10.2.4, 86:14.5,
86:A.5.4.3.3, 86:A.5.4.3.7
Penetrations for 5000:8.3.2.10, 5000:8.3.2.11, 5000:8.3.3.11, 5000:8.8.8, 5000:11.1.3.2.1.6(3),
5000:11.2.4.3.4(2), 5000:11.2.12.3.4.4, 5000:A.8.3.2.11, 5000:A.8.8.8.2, 5000:A.8.8.8.5
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.2.2.5.3, 5000:21.4.4.3, 5000:A.21.4.4.3
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.3.3.7.10, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.10
Plastic 91:5.1.4.1
Pneumatic conveying systems see Conveyor ducts
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.9.1.2, 801:5.9.2, 804:8.3.3, 804:8.4.8, 804:10.3.15
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.6.7.1, 1192:5.6.7.3, 1192:5.7.1 to 5.7.10, 1192:A.5.7.6.2,
1192:A.5.7.10
Repairing 90A:B.6
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.6, 318:5.1.3, 318:5.2.3, 318:5.3, 318:A.4.1.2.6,
318:A.5.3.1, 318:A.5.3.6
Shafts 90A:5.3.4
Smoke barriers penetrated by 5000:8.11.6
Smoke control and 92A:6.4.5.2.1.2(2), 92A:6.6.2, 92A:6.6.3, 92A:A.6.6.3, 92A:B.3, 92A:C.2,
92A:C.3, 92A:C.6, 92A:D.1(5), 92A:E.1(7)
Smoke partitions penetrated by 5000:8.10.5
Smokeproof enclosures 5000:11.2.3.8(2), 5000:11.2.3.9.2
Spray application operations 1:43.1.5.4, 1:43.1.5.6 to 4.3.1.5.9, 1:A.43.1.5.6, 1:A.43.1.5.8
Sprinkler systems 1:Table 13.3.1.8(a), 1:Table 13.3.1.8(c), 13:7.10.2 to 7.10.7, 13:Table 8.3.2.5(c),
13:8.5.5.3.1, 13:8.6.5.3.3, 13:8.7.5.3.2, 13:8.8.5.3.2, 13:8.9.5.3.2, 13:8.10.7.3.2, 13:8.11.5.3.2,
13:8.12.5.1.1, 13:8.12.5.3.1(1), 13:8.15.12, 13:9.2.1.5, 13:Fig. A.7.10.2
Air conveying of vapors, gases, mists and noncombustible particulate solids 91:4.2.1.1, 91:4.2.4,
Copyright NFPA
91:4.5.2, 91:5.1.4.3, 91:8.1, 91:8.2, 91:A.8.1
Cleanrooms (semiconductor fabrication facilities) 13:21.26.1.3, 13:21.26.2.3, 13:21.26.2.4,
13:A.21.26.1.3, 13:A.21.26.2.3
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.6, 318:5.3.6, 318:A.4.1.2.6, 318:A.5.3.6
Spray application areas 13:21.4.1.6
Vertical shafts 13:8.15.2.1.1, 13:25.4.5.1
Tents 5000:32.3.6.4
Velocities see Velocities, duct
Vertical 90B:4.3.4, 90B:5.1.3.1 to 5.1.3.5
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:Chap. 4, 90B:5.1.2, 90B:5.1.3.1 to 5.1.3.5
Wiring in 70:300.21, 70:300.22, 70:725.3(C), 70:760.3(B), 70:770.3(B), 70:770.26,
70:800.133(C), 70:800.154(A), 70:800.179(A), 70:800.182, 70:820.154(A), 70:820.179(A),
70:820.182(A), 70:830.3(B), 70:830.154(A), 70:830.179(A)(2), 70E:420.1(A)(3)
CATV coaxial cable 70:820.3(B), 70:820.110
Flame travel and smoke density, test methods 262
Woodworking dust control 664:7.7.4, 664:8.2.2.1.3, 664:8.2.2.2, 664:8.2.2.6.1, 664:8.2.2.6.2,
664:8.2.2.6.4, 664:8.2.4.3, 664:10.2.4.5, 664:A.8.2.2.2.1.2 to A.8.2.2.2.3(6), 664:A.8.2.2.6.1,
664:A.8.2.2.6.2
Due process
Definition 1033:3.3.1, 1037:3.3.4
Dumbwaiters 1:11.3.5, 1:12.4.4, 101:8.6.8.4, 101:9.4.2, 101:9.4.7, 101:32.3.6.3, 101:33.3.6.3,

101:A.32.3.6.3.2, 5000:26.3.6.3, 5000:54.2, 5000:54.4
Door assemblies, fire tests of 252:5.2.5, 252:7.3.7
Electrical equipment and wiring 70:250.112(E), 70:250.116, 70:250.136, 70:620, 70E:430.3
Hoistway doors for 80:1.1.3, 80:4.3.6, 80:Chap. 14, 80:A.1.1.3
Merchant vessels, on 301:8.2.5.2, 301:8.2.5.6, 301:9.5, 301:20.13.5, 301:21.13.5
Dump plates
Dump valves 20:8.1.6, 1936:7.3.6, 1936:8.20

Definition 20:3.3.54.1, 1901:3.3.54, 1936:3.3.11
Dumpsters, rubbish within 1:19.2.1.4 see also Waste
Dunnage 307:10.7
Duration of protection 2010:7.6, 2010:A.7.6

Duress alarm devices 730:8.12, 730:12.4.4.5(F), 730:21.4.2.4
Copyright NFPA
Definition 730:3.3.13.1, 730:A.3.3.13.1
Duress alarm systems 730:8.5.2, 730:8.12, 731:4.2.3.1(2), 731:8.1.1.2, 731:8.1.2, 731:8.3,

731:9.6.4, 731:Table 10.4.3(b), 731:Fig. A.4.7.2.1(3)(b), 731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.8.3.2.5, 731:A.9.6.4.2.1
Definition 730:3.3.46.1, 730:A.3.3.46.1
Private 731:8.3.2.6, 731:9.6.4.1
Public 731:8.3.2.7, 731:9.6.4.2, 731:A.9.6.4.2.1
Dust 70E:420.1(A)(3)
Accumulations 68:B.2.4.5
Combustible particulate solids, handling of 654:6.2.3.1, 654:6.3.3, 654:6.3.4, 654:6.6.2,
654:7.2.4, 654:7.13.2.2.1, 654:7.18.4, 654:8.2.1.2, 654:10.5.3, 654:A.6.2.3.1, 654:A.6.3.3,
654:A.6.6.2, 654:A.7.2.4, 654:A.10.3.2, 654:Annex D
Electrical equipment 70B:6.4.1.2, 70B:6.4.4.2, 70B:8.7.2.2, 70B:8.7.2.3, 70B:8.7.2.5.2,
70B:8.7.2.7, 70B:9.2.6.2(1), 70B:9.2.6.2(2), 70B:9.2.10.3, 70B:10.3.7.3
Fireworks and pyrotechnic article process buildings 1124:4.5.1.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:5.2.5.1(5), 664:6.4.1, 664:6.4.2.2, 664:7.3.2,
664:7.7.3, 664:7.7.4, 664:8.10.4.2, 664:11.1.7, 664:A.6.4.1, 664:A.6.4.2.2, 664:A.7.3.2,
664:A.7.7.3
Agricultural 61, 5000:6.4.2.2, 5000:30.7.2.1
Chemical process areas, handling and use in 499
Classification 499
Clouds 499:4.1.3.1(1), 499:4.1.3.2(1), 499:4.2.1.2, 499:5.2.1, 499:5.3.4, 499:5.3.6.2, 499:5.4.1,
499:5.7.2.2(1)
Combustible particulate solids, dust of 654:6.2.3.1, 654:8.2.2, 654:10.3.2, 654:10.7.2,
654:A.6.2.3.1, 654:A.8.2.2, 654:A.10.3.2, 654:Annex D, 654:F.1
Ignition of 499:4.1.4, 499:4.3.1.1(2), 499:4.3.1.3(2), 499:4.3.2 to 4.3.4, 499:Table 4.5.2,
499:4.6, 499:A.4.5.2
Static electricity and 77:9.2, 77:10.1.3, 77:10.1.6.3.2, 77:A.9.2.4
Coal see Coal, Dust
Combustible 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:40.2, 1:Chap. 40, 1:60.3.2.5(1), 1:Table 60.3.2.6, 70:502,
70:506, 70E:130.6(H), 5000:6.3.2.4.3(2), 5000:Table 34.3.2.6 see also Combustible powders
Aluminum dust see Aluminum
Classification 499
Combustible particulate solids, dust of 654
Definition 1:3.3.49, 1:A.3.3.49, 68:3.3.2, 69:3.3.4, 69:A.3.3.4, 77:3.3.7, 499:3.3.3, 499:3.3.4,
499:A.3.3.3, 654:3.3.4, 654:A.3.3.4, 820:3.3.13, 5000:3.3.170.2
Deflagration characteristics 68:Annex F
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Deflagration indices 68:Annex C
Deflagration suppression 69:10.1.1
Design pressure 69:13.3.4.2
Explosion prevention systems 69
Flame-resistant garments for 2113:A.5.2
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 70E:440.1, 70E:440.3(B)(6), 499
Industrial truck use and 505:4.2.4 to 4.2.7, 505:A.4.2.6, 505:A.4.2.7.2
Inerting 69:Table C.2
Limiting oxidant concentration 69:7.2.3.1, 69:A.7.2.3.1, 69:Table C.1(b)
Metal 484, 921:21.9.1.1 see also specific metals, e.g., Aluminum
Definition 484:3.3.6, 484:A.3.3.6
Organic coatings manufacture 35:7.6.4, 35:7.6.5, 35:A.5.5
Positive pressure system handling 69:13.3.4.2, 69:13.3.6(2), 69:13.3.6(3)
Static electricity and 77:5.3.3.6, 77:5.3.3.7, 77:6.4.3, 77:6.7.1, 77:6.10, 77:Chap. 9,
77:10.1.3, 77:10.1.5.5, 77:10.1.6.3.2
Sulfur 655
Ventilation 5000:34.3.2.5.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:D.2.4.4, 820:D.2.8
Conductive 499:4.4.1, 921:8.9.4.5.1
Definition 68:3.3.7
Dispersion 499:4.2.1
Exhaust systems for conveying noncombustible particulate solids 91
Explosion hazard
Definition 655:3.3.2, 655:A.3.3.2
Explosions 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 40, 499:4.2.1, 499:4.3.2, 499:4.6.3, 499:A.4.5.2,
499:A.5.2.2, 921:21.2.3.2, 921:21.2.4, 921:21.7.3, 921:21.8.2.6, 921:21.9, 921:21.13.2.4.2,
921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.13.4.4.3, 921:21.14.5, 921:A.21.7.3, 921:A.21.9.2 to A.21.9.5,
5000:Table 34.3.2.6
Agricultural and food products facilities 61
Coal 120:6.1.1.2, 120:6.2, 120:A.6.2.1.4 to A.6.2.4
Combustible particulate solids, dusts of 654
Prevention 69
Sulfur 655
Venting 68
Explosivity 921:16.10.2.25
Hybrid 499:4.2.2, 499:4.6.3, 499:5.5.1(10), 499:A.4.2.2
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Ignition properties of 499:4.1.4, 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:4.6, 499:4.7, 499:A.4.5.2, 921:21.9.2,
921:21.9.4 to 21.9.7, 921:21.9.5, 921:21.9.6, 921:21.9.7, 921:21.13.2.4.2, 921:A.21.9.2,
921:A.21.9.5
Layers 499:4.1.3.2, 499:4.2.1.1, 499:4.2.1.2, 499:5.2.3.5, 499:5.3.4, 499:5.3.6.2, 499:5.4.1(5),
499:5.4.1(6), 499:5.7.2.2(2) to (4), 654:Annex D
Ignition of 499:4.1.4, 499:4.3.1.2(2), 499:4.3.1.3(2), 499:4.3.2 to 4.3.5, 499:Table 4.5.2,
499:4.7, 499:A.4.5.2
Thickness 499:5.2.2, 499:A.5.2.2
Rock 120:4.3.4.4, 120:7.1.2.5(3), 120:7.6.3.8, 120:7.6.8.8, 120:9.4.2, 120:9.4.7.7
Sealing to prevent entry of 1124:4.5.1.2
Static electricity and 77:5.3.3.6, 77:5.3.3.7, 77:6.4.3, 77:6.7.1, 77:6.10, 77:Chap. 9, 77:10.1.3,
77:10.1.5.5, 77:10.1.6.3.2
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:7.5.1.3, 61:13.4, 61:A.7.5.1.3, 61:A.8.1, 61:A.13.4
Sulfur 655
Definition 655:3.3.5, 655:A.3.3.5
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 1:31.3.9, 664:7.12.2, 664:7.16.1, 664:8.2.2.3.1,
664:8.3.2.8.2, 664:11.2, 664:A.7.12.2, 664:A.11.2.1.1, 664:A.11.2.1.2
Accumulations see subentry : Accumulations
Deflagrable 664:8.2.1.1, 664:8.2.1.2, 664:8.2.1.5, 664:A.8.2.1.5, 664:A.8.2.2.6
Definition 664:3.3.24.1, 664:A.3.3.24.1
Dry nondeflagrable 664:8.2.1.1
Dust collection systems 499:5.4.1(5), 499:5.4.2, 499:5.5.1(8), 499:5.5.2, 499:5.5.5(2), 499:5.5.6,

499:5.6.5 see also Air-material separators; Dust control systems
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:5.1.3, 61:10.3.1.3, 61:10.4, 61:A.10.4.2 to A.10.4.11.1,
61:A.10.4.3 to A.10.4.12.1
Coal processing 120:6.1.2, 120:6.2.2, 120:9.5.2.5, 120:A.6.1.2.2, 120:A.6.2.2.2.1, 120:A.6.2.2.4
Combustible particulate solids, processing of 654:6.2.3.4, 654:8.1, 654:8.2.3.1, 654:Fig. B.4.4,
654:B.5.2, 654:B.6, 654:C.2.4, 654:D.2(7), 654:E.3.3
Metals, combustible 484:12.2.1 to 12.2.3, 484:12.2.6, 484:12.2.10, 484:13.2.1.2(2), 484:13.4.1(5),
484:A.12.2.1.1 to A.12.2.1.10, 484:A.12.2.6.3 to A.12.2.6.8, 484:A.12.2.10.2, 484:A.12.2.10.7
Aluminum operations 484:6.1.9.9.6, 484:6.1.10, 484:6.2.4.2.2, 484:6.2.4.3, 484:6.3.2.3,
484:6.3.2.5, 484:6.3.4 to 6.3.6, 484:A.6.1.10.1, 484:A.6.1.10.3, 484:A.6.2.4.2.2,
484:A.6.3.2.3, 484:A.6.3.2.5, 484:A.6.3.4.1 to A.6.3.5.6
Magnesium operations 484:7.3.2, 484:7.3.6.2, 484:7.5.5, 484:A.7.3.2.4.1 to A.7.3.2.4.10,
484:A.7.3.2.5.6, 484:A.7.5.5.4, 484:A.7.5.5.5
Niobium operations 484:8.2.6.3.13, 484:8.5.5, 484:8.13, 484:A.8.13.1.2 to A.8.13.8.3.4.3
Tantalum operations 484:9.7, 484:A.9.7.1.2 to A.9.7.4.6, 484:A.9.7.3.2 to A.9.7.3.6
Titanium operations 484:10.1.4, 484:10.4.4, 484:10.4.7 to 10.4.9, 484:A.10.1.4.3,
Copyright NFPA
484:A.10.1.4.4, 484:A.10.4.4.1.2, 484:A.10.4.4.4, 484:A.10.4.7.2
Zirconium operations 484:11.1.5, 484:11.4.3, 484:A.11.1.5.4, 484:A.11.1.5.5, 484:A.11.4.3.1.2
to A.11.4.3.7
Oxidizers, storage of 430:4.14
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.2.2, 85:9.4.6.1.8.2, 85:9.4.6.1.9, 85:9.5.3.2.1.2,
85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.5.4.3.5, 85:9.6.2.1.1, 85:9.6.2.2, 85:9.6.3.1.1, 85:9.6.3.2.3, 85:9.6.3.2.4,
85:9.6.3.7, 85:A.7.3.1
Solvent extraction plants 36:6.4, 36:A.6.4.1
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.1, 664:8.2.2.4.2, 664:8.2.2.5, 664:8.2.2.6,
664:8.6.3.2, 664:8.10.3.3, 664:8.12.2, 664:10.2.4, 664:11.1.5, 664:A.8.1.1, 664:A.8.2.2.4.2(1),
664:A.8.2.2.4.2(2), 664:A.8.2.2.5.1.3 to A.8.2.2.5.3(3), 664:A.8.2.2.6, 664:A.10.2.4.1,
664:A.10.2.4.2, 664:A.11.1.6
Dust collectors
Cyclone see Cyclones
Definition 85:3.3.53, 655:3.3.1, 664:3.3.9
Enclosureless 664:8.2.2.5.1.4(7), 664:8.2.2.5.2, 664:8.2.2.5.3, 664:8.2.2.6.3, 664:8.2.4.1,
664:A.8.2.2.5.1.4(7)
Definition 664:3.3.9.2, 664:A.3.3.9.2
Explosion venting 68:6.4.3.3.1, 68:8.7
Flue gas bag type 850:7.4.6.2.5, 850:7.4.6.5, 850:7.6.3
Sulfur handling 655:4.5.8, 655:7.1.2, 655:9.1.2(2), 655:9.2.3, 655:A.4.2.8, 655:A.4.5.8.1.1.2 to
A.4.5.8.2.3.5
Dust control systems see also Dust collection systems

Agricultural and food products facilities 61:Chap. 10
Combustible particulate solids, processing of 654:Chap. 8
Dust-ignitionproof 70:500.7(B), 70:506.8(A)

Definition 70:500.2, 70:506.2
Equipment 70B:23.1, 70B:23.2.10.1, 499:4.1.5.1
Motor
Dusttight 70:500.7(C), 70:506.8(D)

Definition 70:100 .I, 70:500.2, 70:506.2
Enclosures 499:4.1.6, 499:4.1.7.3
Equipment 70B:23.1, 70B:23.2.10.1, 70E:440.3(D)
Valves
Duties, fire-related
Definition 1041:3.3.1, 1071:3.3.8
Copyright NFPA
Duty (electrical equipment) 70B:6.4.2, 70B:6.4.4.3
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:23.4.3, 1901:A.23.4.3
Definitions 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.13, 1901:3.3.43, 1906:3.3.21
Duty rating (ladder load) 1931:4.1.1, 1932:5.1.2.1

Definition 1931:3.3.15, 1932:3.3.11
Dv
f
Definition 750:3.3.4, 750:A.3.3.4
Dwelling units see also Dwellings

Accessibility 5000:12.2.3, 5000:12.6.4.6, 5000:12.6.5.4, 5000:12.6.7.6, 5000:12.8.2.3.1,
5000:12.8.2.3.2, 5000:12.15.5, 5000:12.16.5, 5000:12.29, 5000:12.33, 5000:12.45.5
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.4.4.1, 5000:15.5.5.4.1, 5000:15.5.5.5(1), 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.4.5(1)
Carbon monoxide warning equipment for 720
Definition 1:3.3.84, 1:3.3.165.19.1, 1:6.1.8.1.1, 1:A.6.1.8.1.1, 13:3.3.7, 13D:3.3.4, 13R:3.3.4,
30:3.3.16, 72:3.3.54, 73:3.3.8, 79:3.3.31, 101:3.3.55, 501:1.2.6, 720:3.3.3, 1141:3.3.7,
1142:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.171
Extinguishers, portable fire, installation of 1141:7.2.2, 1141:A.7.2.2
Fire alarm systems for 72:5.1.4, 72:10.4.5 to 10.4.7, 72:Chap. 11, 1141:7.3.1, 1141:7.3.2,
5000:55.2.2.6.3, 5000:55.2.2.6.4, 5000:A.55.2.2.6.3
Floating see Buildings, Floating
Multiple occupancies 5000:25.1.2.2, 5000:25.1.2.3
Sprinkler systems 13:8.4.5.1, 13:8.15.8, 13:A.8.4.5.1, 13:A.8.15.8.2, 13D, 13:D.10, 13R
Dwellings 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.14, 1:18.2.3.2.1.1, 1:20.11, 1:H.5.1,

101:Chap. 24, 5000:7.1.5.2.1.1, 5000:7.3.2.2, 5000:Chap. 22, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:35.1.2.3,
5000:36.1.1, 5000:36.1.2, 5000:38.2.2(1), 5000:39.11.1.2.2(3), 5000:40.2.3.2(1), 5000:41.2,
5000:41.6.3.3, 5000:43.8.2, 5000:46.5.2.2(2), 5000:46.8.3.6(4), 5000:46.8.3.6(5), 5000:49.2.2.7,
5000:51.3, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Apartment buildings; Dwelling units; Manufactured housing
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.4.2, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.2, 5000:15.6.2.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.4.5,
5000:15.8.5, 5000:22.1.1.4
Classification of occupancy 101:24.1.4, 5000:15.7.3.4.5, 5000:22.1.3
Common fire hazards in 1452:Chap. 6
Definition 1:3.3.165.19, 13D:3.3.3, 70:100 .I, 101:3.3.55.1, 101:6.1.8.1.1, 101:A.3.3.55.1,
101:A.6.1.8.1.1, 1142:3.3.6, 1144:3.3.5, 5000:3.3.171.1, 5000:6.1.8.1.1, 5000:A.6.1.8.1.1
Electrical inspection code for existing dwellings 73
Fire safety programs 1452
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.4.5.3
Hazardous materials storage and use 1:60.1.3.2
Means of egress 5000:22.1.2.2
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Means of escape 101:24.2, 101:A.24.2, 5000:22.2, 5000:A.22.2, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Multifamily
Definition 30:3.3.15.1, 73:3.3.8.1
Electrical inspection code 73
One-family
Definition 30:3.3.15.2, 73:3.3.8.2
Radon control methods 5000:49.2.5, 5000:A.49.2.5.2.3
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Sprinkler system installation 1:Table 13.8, 13D
Two-family
Definition 30:3.3.15.3, 73:3.3.8.3
Dye lasers 115:7.2.2, 115:10.2.4, 115:10.4.1
Dye plants, electrical installations 70:500.5(B)(1), 70:501, 70:505, 497:5.3.2.2(4)
Dynamic balance
Dynamic suction lift

Dynamic system 80:19.3.1, 80:19.3.2.6, 80:A.19.3.1.7

Definition 80:3.3.47, 80:19.1.3.4
Dynamic vehicle envelope 502:8.4.5

E
Ear covers (helmets) 1971:6.5.2(5), 1971:6.5.4
Definition 1851:3.3.25, 1971:3.3.34
Flame resistance 1971:7.4.10, 1971:8.2.1.1
Heat resistance 1971:7.4.4(4), 1971:7.4.11, 1971:8.6.1.1(3), 1971:8.6.1.2, 1971:8.6.3.2,
1971:8.6.8, 1971:8.6.12.3
Thermal protective performance 1971:7.5.6, 1971:8.10.1.1, 1971:8.10.13, 1971:A.8.10.1.1
Early
Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers 13:8.4.6, 13:8.12, 13:12.1.3.2, 13:12.4.3,

Copyright NFPA
13:12.6.7, 13:A.8.4, 13:Fig. A.8.12.2.2.3, 13:A.8.12.5.2
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:Tables 6.3.2.7(a) to (l), 30B:6.3.2.18, 30B:A.5.8.1,
30B:A.6.3.2.13, 30B:B.2, 30B:B.3
Definition 13:3.6.2.1, 13:A.3.6.2.1, 25:3.3.31.3, 30B:3.3.28.1
Idle pallets 13:12.12.1.2, 13:Table 12.12.1.2(d), 13:Table 12.12.2.1, 13:12.12.2.2, 13:A.12.12.1.2,
13:C.7
Installation 13:6.2.3.5, 13:6.2.3.6, 13:8.12.4 to 8.12.6, 13:16.2.3.5, 13:16.3.3.6, 13:17.2.3.4,
13:17.3.3.5, 13:22.4.4.3, 13:A.8.12.5.2
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.4, 13:15.4
Rack storage 13:16.2.3, 13:16.2.5.1.2, 13:16.3.3, 13:17.2.3, 13:17.3.3, 13:A.16.2.3, 13:A.16.3.3,
13:A.17.2.3, 13:A.17.3.3
Roll paper storage 13:19.1.1.1.1, 13:19.1.1.2.1, 13:19.1.2.3
Rubber tire storage 13:18.2.4, 13:18.3(3), 13:18.4, 13:A.18.4
Steel columns 13:16.1.4.1(3), 13:17.1.4.1(3)
Early warning
Early warning fire detection systems

Definition 76:3.5.1
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.6.1.1, 76:6.8.6.1.2, 76:6.9.5.1.1, 76:6.10.5.1, 76:6.11.6.1.1,
76:6.11.6.1.2, 76:6.13.2.1, 76:8.5.1.2(2), 76:8.5.2.1, 76:8.5.2.2, 76:8.5.3.2.1, 76:8.5.3.2.2,
76:A.5.6.6, 76:A.6.1, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.2, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.5, 76:A.8.5.3.2.2.2, 76:Annex B
Earthing see Grounding
Earthquakes see also Design earthquake

Battery systems, protection for 1:52.3.9
Buildings, seismic hazards 1670:C.1
Chimneys and fireplaces, requirements for 211:7.1.8.3 to 7.1.8.5, 211:8.1.3.2, 211:11.2.2,
211:11.2.3
Compressed gas storage, protection for 1:63.2.14.2
Concrete/masonry, requirements for 5000:32.12.2, 5000:41.5, 5000:43.8
Cryogenic fluid storage, protection for 1:63.2.14.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:16.4.6.3.5, 909:A.16.4.6.3.5(5)
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.1.2, 110:7.11.5, 110:7.11.6, 110:A.7.11.5, 110:A.7.11.6,
111:7.4.5, 111:A.7.4.5
Fire hazards in areas prone to 1452:6.7
Fire pumps, protection for 20:5.12.1, 20:5.27, 20:A.5.12.1, 20:A.5.27.1
Fire walls, design of 221:6.8.3, 221:A.4.2, 221:A.4.7
Hazardous materials storage and use, protection for 1:A.60.1.2.20
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants, damage to 59A:7.2.2, 59A:7.2.7.8, 59A:7.3.2.8(2)(a),
59A:9.1.2, 59A:13.3.7, 59A:13.3.14, 59A:A.7.2.2.4, 59A:Annex B
Copyright NFPA
Loads 5000:5.2.3.1, 5000:5.5.3, 5000:15.7.2.2.4, 5000:15.9.3.3.4, 5000:15.9.3.3.5.1,
5000:15.9.3.3.5.2, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:35.7.1, 5000:35.10, 5000:40.8, 5000:45.6.2.1,
5000:A.5.2.3.1, 5000:A.35.10.2
LP-Gas containers, seismic loading 58:5.2.4.3(D), 58:12.3.2, 59:5.5.1.9, 59:6.3.2
Manufactured home installation 225:4.5.3, 225:7.5.1.3, 225:Chap. 13, 225:Chap. 14
Maximum considered earthquake ground motion 5000:35.10.3
Definition 5000:3.3.390, 5000:35.2.20
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:7.3.2, 804:9.4.11, 804:A.7.3.2
Seismic design categories 5000:8.3.2.7.2, 5000:15.1.2.2.2, 5000:15.1.2.3.2, 5000:35.4.2.5(6),
5000:35.10.6, 5000:36.1.1, 5000:40.2.3.3, 5000:44.2.2 to 44.2.4, 5000:A.15.1.2.2.2,
5000:A.15.1.2.3.2, 5000:A.40.2.3.3
Definition 5000:3.3.539, 5000:35.2.27
Seismic forces 5000:3.3.540, 5000:35.2.28, 5000:35.4.2.5(7), 5000:35.10.7, 5000:41.5
Seismic joints, wall 221:A.4.7
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:6.4, 318:10.1.3, 318:Annex B
Sprinkler systems
Damage to 13:9.1.1.3, 13:9.3, 13:A.9.3.1 to A.9.3.6.6
Seismic braces 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.3, 25:Table 6.5.1, 25:Table 10.5.1, 25:Table 11.5.1,
25:A.5.2.3
Steel construction 5000:44.2.2 to 44.2.4, 5000:44.4.2
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.12.5.1
Water spray system piping, protection of 15:6.3.5, 15:8.2.1.3(9), 15:A.6.5.1.3
Water tanks 22:4.11.4, 22:4.11.7, 22:5.3, 22:6.3, 22:8.3.4, 22:8.4.2, 22:10.4, 22:11.5.2,
22:11.6.1
Steel towers supporting 22:13.3.6, 22:13.4.7.2, 22:13.4.7.3
Eaves, combustible 80A:5.6.2
EC see Extended coverage (EC) sprinklers
Edge protection 1670:6.3.4(3), 1670:6.3.4(10), 1670:6.3.5(3), 1670:6.3.5(10), 1670:6.4.2(6),

1670:A.6.3.4(2)
Definition 1006:3.3.57, 1670:3.3.31
Education
Definition 600:3.3.5, 600:A.3.3.5, 1401:3.3.1
Fire safety see Fire safety education
Educational laboratory units 45:4.2.2, 45:5.3.2, 45:10.1.4(3)

Educational methodology
Educational occupancies 1:6.1.3.2, 1:6.1.3.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.7,

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1:13.3.2.8, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.3, 1:13.7.2.4, 1:20.2, 1:20.2.3.1.3, 1:52.3.3.4, 1:A.20.2.3.2.1 to
A.20.2.3.4.3, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:Chap. 17, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3,
5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(2), 5000:49.2.2.1(3), 5000:49.8, 5000:51.2.1(2), 5000:Table
A.35.6.1.2, 5000:D.4.3.3.7
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.8.1.2, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:17.1.1.2
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.3, 101:14.1.4, 101:15.1.4, 101:A.6.1.3.1, 5000:Table
15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.2, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:17.1.3
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:Table 6.7.5
Corridors see Corridors
Definition 1:3.3.165.10, 1:6.1.3.1, 1:A.3.3.165.10, 1:A.6.1.3.1, 30:3.3.35.6, 45:3.3.45.2,
45:A.3.3.45.2, 101:3.3.168.6, 101:6.1.3.1, 101:A.3.3.168.6, 101:A.6.1.3.1, 1620:3.3.19.4,
1620:A.3.3.19.4, 5000:3.3.424.5, 5000:6.1.3.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.5, 5000:A.6.1.3.1
Doors see Doors
Flammable and combustible liquids handling, storage, and use 1:60.1.3.2, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(d),
1:66.4.5.5, 30:9.6.2.1, 30:9.6.2.2, 30:9.6.2.4, 5000:17.3.2.1(1)(c), 5000:17.3.2.1(2)(d),
5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d)
Flexible plan and open plan 101:14.4.3, 101:14.7.3.2, 101:15.4.3, 101:15.7.3.2, 5000:17.4.3
Definition 5000:3.3.65.8, 5000:A.3.3.65.8
Hazardous materials storage and use 1:Table 60.1.3.2(d), 1:Table 60.3.2.3
Incidental instruction 101:6.1.3.3, 5000:6.1.3.3, 5000:17.1.1.3
LP-Gas use in 1:69.3.10.6, 58:6.19.7, 58:Table 8.3.1(a)
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 1:20.2.3.2, 1:A.20.2.3.2.1, 101:14.2, 101:15.2, 101A:9.5.10,
101A:9.5.11, 101:A.14.2.2.3 to A.14.2.11.1, 101:A.15.2.2.3 to A.15.2.11.1, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9,
5000:17.2, 5000:17.4.3.2, 5000:A.17.2.5.7, 5000:A.17.2.11.1
New 101:Chap. 14
Occupant load 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:14.1.7, 101:15.1.7, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2, 5000:17.1.6,
5000:17.2.2.2.2, 5000:17.4.3.2
Other occupancies associated with 5000:6.1.3.2, 5000:17.1.2
Places of worship, schools in 909:17.7.2
Roofs, occupied 5000:35.7.4
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Underground structures 101:14.4.1, 101:15.4.1
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.7
Windows for rescue 101:14.2.11.1, 101:15.2.11.1, 101:A.14.2.11.1, 101:A.15.2.11.1
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Eductors 1901:A.21.2.1, 1901:A.21.2.4
Air movers 326:6.3.6, 326:7.2.1, 326:7.2.7(1), 326:7.2.7.1, 326:A.6.3.6, 329:5.4.7.1
Definition 11:3.3.6, 11:A.3.3.6, 18A:3.3.9, 1145:3.3.9, 1901:3.3.55, 1901:A.3.3.55, 1906:3.3.27,
1906:A.3.3.27, 1925:3.3.24, 1925:A.3.3.24
Foam proportioning systems 1901:21.2.1, 1901:A.21.2.1, 1906:13.2.1, 1906:13.2.2,
1906:A.13.2.1, 1906:A.13.2.2
Inline 11:4.5(2), 1145:5.2.2.1
Definition 11:3.3.6.1, 11:Fig. A.3.3.6, 11:A.3.3.6.1, 11:Fig. A.3.3.6.1
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:7.2.10
Medium- and high-expansion foam systems 11:6.7.4.1
Effect valves 160:Table 9.2, 160:9.3.2.5, 160:9.3.5.5.2.2, 160:A.9.3.2.6(2)

Egress
Continuous see Continuous egress
Emergency
Definition 120:3.3.15, 122:3.3.9
Mines 120:11.1.1 to 11.1.3, 120:11.1.5, 122:4.7.4, 122:5.1.9(5), 122:13.5, 122:B.1.2.1,
122:B.2.1
Means of see Means of egress
Egress side
Ejection composition see Composition
Ejectors (fire engine tank, filling)

Definition 1906:3.3.28, 1906:A.3.3.28
Ejectors, smoke see Smoke ejectors
EKG, ECG
Elasticity
Elastomers 1:34.2.6
Elbows, gas piping 54:7.5.3, 54:13.1.3, 54:13.2.6, 54:13.2.7
Electric blankets 921:24.6.9
Electric controllers see Controllers
Electric converters see Converters
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Electric generating plants 850
Hydroelectric 13:A.21.35.1, 13:A.21.35.2, 851
Light water nuclear power plants 13:21.32, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2, 804, 805
Sprinkler systems 13:21.32, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2, 13:A.21.34.1, 13:A.21.34.2,
13:A.21.35.1, 13:A.21.35.2
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853
Electric heaters see Heaters
Electric heating equipment see Heating equipment
Electric matches 1123:4.2.3.5, 1123:9.2.8, 1123:9.2.9, 1123:9.3.1.1, 1123:9.3.7(1), 1123:A.4.2.2.4,

1123:A.4.2.2.5, 1124:3.3.26, 1124:5.7.5
Definition 1123:3.3.23.2, 1123:A.3.3.23.2, 1124:C.2.8
Electric meters
Connection and location at services 70:230.82, 70:230.94
Fire investigations 921:8.3.3
Grounding 70:250.142(B), 70:250.174, 70:250.176
Maintenance 70B:9.9.7
Portable 70B:6.2.5.5
Running time 70B:6.4.2.3
Electric motors, fire pump 20:5.7.2, 20:6.5.1.1, 20:Chap. 9, 20:14.2.7.6, 20:A.14.2.7, 20:B.1.26,
20:B.1.28 to B.1.30
Controllers 20:9.1.2, 20:9.1.6, 20:9.4, 20:9.6.4, 20:Chap. 10, 20:A.9.4
Electric power source see Power source
Electric signs see Signs, Electric
Electric vehicles
Charging system equipment 70:Table 400.4, 70:625
Definition 70:625.2
Industrial trucks 505:3.3.2.7 to 3.3.2.10, 505:Table 4.2, 505:8.4.1, 505:A.3.3.2.10
Electric welders see Welders, Electric
Electrical and control spaces (marine vessels) 301:6.1.5, 301:Chap. 13, 301:A.13.3.3, 2001:A.8.2.1
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:9.3.7
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.7
Definition 12:3.4.2.2, 301:3.4.1, 301:A.3.4.1, 2001:3.3.8
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Passenger vessels 301:21.7, 301:21.15.12.7
Separation requirements 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:13.1.2, 301:Table 13.1.2,
301:13.1.3, 301:Table 14.1.4, 301:Table 18.1.2
Electrical clearances see Clearances
Electrical Code®, National 70
Electrical connections 70:110.12(B), 70:110.14, 70:110.40, 70:250.186(C), 70:374.11, 70:692 .VII,

70:705.12, 70E:400.10
Aluminum, copper conductors 70:110.14
Essential electrical systems 70:517.34, 70:517.42, 70:517.43, 70:517.45
Fuel gas piping 54:7.15, 54:9.7.1
Grounding conductor 70:250 .III, 70:250 .VI, 70E:410.10(D)
Polarity 70E:410.1(B)
Switches 70:404.2
Terminals, maintenance of 70B:9.9.9.3, 70B:12.4, 70B:Table I.1
X-ray installations 70:517.71
Electrical connectors
Armored cable 70:320.40
Boxes 70:314.17
Cabinets and cutout boxes 70:312.5(C)
Cable
Definition 70:324.2
Theater 70:520.67
Conduit and tubing 70:342.42, 70:344.42, 70:348.42, 70:350.42, 70:356.42, 70:358.42
Cord see Receptacles
Plugs, for 70B:19.1, 70B:19.2, 70B:19.8, 70B:19.8.1, 70B:B.1.2, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table
I.1
Pressure (solderless)
Single-pole separable
Definition 70:530.2
Vehicle 70:625.19
Definition 70:625.2
Electrical datum plane 70:555.23, 70:682.10 to 682.12, 70:682.14(B), 70:682.15, 303:5.3,

303:5.4.4.2, 303:5.4.6.2, 303:5.19.1
Definition 70:555.2, 70:682.2, 303:3.3.8
Electrical devices
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Designations 79:Annex E
Electrical equipment see also Appliances

Accessible 501:11.4.3, 501:11.4.6, 501:11.7.5
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:4.7, 51A:12.2.1
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:4.3, 30B:5.5, 30B:A.5.5.2
Aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.3.7, 407:4.4.9, 407:5.1.2, 407:5.7, 407:A.4.3.7.4, 407:A.5.7
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.24, 414:A.4.24.1, 414:A.4.24.2
Atmospheres in which located 70B:6.4.1
Cellulose nitrate film storage and handling 40:4.6, 40:6.3.8, 40:6.5.7, 40:8.1.10
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.4.3.2, 901:Table 8.7.2.2,
901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:A.8.4.3.2, 901:A.8.7.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.5.2, 2001:4.3.4.1, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(23) to
(25), 2001:7.7.2.4, 2001:8.3.2, 2001:A.8.3.2
Marine 2001:8.6.2 to 8.6.4, 2001:8.6.6, 2001:8.14, 2001:A.8.6.2 to A.8.6.4, 2001:A.8.6.6
Clothes dryer 501:10.7.1, 501:10.7.3
Combustible fiber storage room or building 1:19.1.6.1, 1:45.2
Combustible particulate solids, systems handling 654:6.6, 654:9.2, 654:A.6.6.2
Compressed gases, storage and handling of 1:63.2.6, 1:63.3.1.6.7.1, 1:63.3.6.4, 1:63.4.7
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:4.3.1(8), 52:6.10, 52:8.4.2.9, 52:8.4.3.8,
52:Table 8.4.3.8, 52:8.12, 52:A.8.12
Construction operations 70B:Annex J
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:8.1.6, 96:9.2, 96:11.6.3, 96:11.6.12, 96:13.2.11, 96:13.2.12(4),
96:A.9.2.4
Cooling 70:110.13(B)
Critical 70B:6.3, 70B:6.4.4
Cryogenic fluids, storage and handling of 1:63.2.6
Dead load (weight) 5000:35.5.2
Deenergizing see Deenergizing (electricity)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.19, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.9, 79:3.3.41, 501:11.2.16
Diagrams and data of 70B:6.2.2, 70B:6.2.3, 70B:7.4.2(1), 70B:Annex E
Dry chemical extinguishing systems, equipment for 17:4.8
Dry chemical extinguishing systems for 17:5.1.1(4), 17:5.1.2
Electric generating plants 850:7.2.3, 850:7.3.7, 850:7.4.5.6, 850:7.7.1.5, 850:7.8, 850:A.7.8.1.5 to
A.7.8.7
Combustion turbine plants 850:8.6
Refuse derived fuels (RDF) areas 850:9.4.2.2.5
Turbine-generators 850:7.7.4.1.6
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Emergency procedures 70B:5.3.5.3, 70B:6.2.4, 70B:6.5.6
Environment in which located 70B:6.4.1
Examination, installation, and use 70:90.4, 70:90.7, 70:110, 70E:110.9, 70:Annex H
Extinguishers for fires in see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class C
Fire investigations 921:8.1.1, 921:8.5, 921:8.9, 921:8.12.5.2, 921:9.6.7, 921:9.7.1.7, 921:16.5.6,
921:16.5.7, 921:16.8.2.2, 921:16.10.4, 921:17.3.3.7, 921:22.3.2, 921:24.5.2.2, 921:25.4.2,
921:25.5.3, 921:28.7.2.3, 921:28.8.2, 921:A.8.9.4.5
Fire pumps, for see Electric motors, fire pump
Fire safety 1:11.1, 1:A.11.1.7.1
Fireworks facilities 1124:4.5.3, 1124:4.10.3, 1124:5.2.2, 1124:5.2.3, 1124:5.6.5, 1124:6.10,
1124:7.3.16, 1124:7.4.9.1, 1124:A.6.10
Fixed see also Fixed electric heating equipment
Electrolytic cells 70E:430.8(G)
Grounding 70E:410.10(E)(4)
Flammable and combustible liquids storage and handling areas 1:66.2.4.3.5, 1:66.4.4.2.6,
1:66.4.6.3.2, 1:66.5.3.6, 1:66.5.6.5, 1:66.6, 1:A.66.6.2.2, 1:A.66.6.2.4, 30:6.5.5, 30:Chap. 7,
30:9.12, 30:10.12, 30:12.12, 30:13.12, 30:17.9, 30:24.8, 30A:6.3.6(2), 30A:Chap. 8
Hazardous materials storage lockers 30:14.4.5
Remote impoundment or diked areas 30:22.12.3, 30:A.22.12.3
Vapor recovery and processing systems 30:19.5.7.2, 30:A.19.5.7.2
Wharves 30:29.3.22
Gas utilization equipment, electrical components of 921:9.7.1.7
Grounding 70:250 .VI, 70B:7.7, 70E:130.5(E)(3), 70E:410.10(E), 70E:410.10(G), 70E:430.7(B),
70E:430.11(H), 921:8.5, 921:8.12.5.2, 921:9.6.7
Hazardous (classified) locations see Hazardous (classified) locations
Hazardous materials areas 1:60.1.2.14
Health care occupancies 99:Chap. 8, 99:9.6.1.3.2, 99:10.2, 99:13.3.8, 99:13.4.1.2.4, 99:14.3.8,
99:A.10.2, 99:A.13.3.8.1, 99:A.13.3.8.2, 99:A.13.4.1.2.4, 99:B.5.2.2, 99:C.13.1.2.1.2, 99:E.4,
99:E.8.2
Birthing centers 99:21.3.8
Essential electrical systems 99:4.4.2.2.3, 99:A.4.4.2.2.3.4, 99:A.4.4.2.2.3.5
Home care 99:19.3.8
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.8.1, 99:20.2.8.2, 99:A.20.2.8.2
Laboratory 99:8.5.2.5, 99:13.3.8.2, 99:A.8.5.2.5.1, 99:A.8.5.2.5.2, 99:A.13.3.8.2
Life support 99:14.3.4.2.1
Limited care facilities 99:18.3.8
Nursing homes 99:17.3.8
Patient-care-related appliances 99:8.4.1, 99:10.2, 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(2) to A.8.4.1.3.6.1,
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99:A.10.2
Patients, property of 99:B.6.1.14
Respiratory therapy 99:9.6.1.3.2, 99:B.6.1.14
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.6, 85:A.8.6.4
Heaters see Heaters
History of 70B:6.4.3
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:5.2.1(8), 52:9.3.3.9, 52:9.11, 52:14.13
Ignition source, as 921:8.1.1, 921:8.9, 921:22.3.2, 921:A.8.9.4.5
Inspection, testing, and repair (IT&R) programs 70B:6.4, 70B:6.5, 70B:21.8, 70B:31.6, 70B:Annex
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Liquefied natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:11.12.7
Load conditions 70B:6.4.2
LP-Gas systems 58:6.18.3, 58:6.22.2, 58:9.4.4.4, 58:13.2.1.9, 58:13.2.1.10, 58:13.2.2,
58:13.2.3.3, 58:A.6.22.2.2, 58:A.6.22.2.3, 59:4.5.1.2, 59:4.5.2, 59:4.5.3.3, 59:4.5.5, 59:4.8.3,
59:4.8.5, 59:4.8.6, 59:12.3, 59:A.4.5.1.2, 59:A.4.5.2.2, 59:A.4.5.5
Maintenance 70B, 70E:205.3, 70E:205.7 see also Electrical preventive maintenance (EPM)
programs
Manufactured housing 501:8.5.1.1, 501:9.7.3.6.4, 501:10.7.1, 501:10.7.3, 501:11.4, 501:11.7,
501:11.9.3, 501:11.12.2, 501:11.13, 501:A.8.5.1.1
Marinas and boatyards 303:Chap. 5, 303:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 303:7.2.1.6, 303:7.2.3.2(2), 303:7.2.3.4,
303:7.2.3.5, 303:A.6.1, 303:A.7.1.3
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.9, 1125:5.8
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.5.7, 1:42.2.8.6, 1:42.3.5.1 to 42.3.5.4, 1:42.3.6, 1:42.4.2.2,
1:42.4.5.7, 1:A.42.2.8.6.2, 1:A.42.3.6.2, 1:A.42.3.6.4, 1:A.42.4.2.2.4, 1:A.42.4.5.7,
30A:4.3.3.8(4), 30A:6.7, 30A:Chap. 8, 30A:9.7.2.1 to 9.7.2.3, 30A:9.7.3.2, 30A:9.7.3.3,
30A:12.6, 30A:13.2.2.2, 30A:A.9.7.2.3, 30A:A.12.6.2
CNG, LNG, and LP-Gas, dispensing of 30A:12.4, 30A:12.6, 30A:A.12.6.2
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:8.5, 30A:11.5.1 to 11.5.4, 30A:A.8.5.2
Vapor processing systems 30A:10.1.9
Oil-burning equipment, used with 1:11.5.1.7, 31:4.4, 31:4.6.2, 31:4.7, 31:7.10.4, 31:10.5.2,
31:10.5.8, 31:10.17.8
Oil-filled, hydroelectric generating plants 851:7.8
Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.6, 35:7.2.4(4), 35:8.1.2.2(3), 35:9.4, 35:A.5.6.3
Outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs 1:10.15.7
Portable 70E:110.9(B)
Definition 70:520.2, 1901:3.3.58
Disconnecting means 70:517.17(C)
Double insulation 70:250.114
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Electrolytic cells 70E:310.6(A), 70E:430.8(E) to (G), 70E:L.2
Grounding 70:250.114, 70:250.122, 70:250.138, 70:250.188, 70:250.190, 70E:410.10(C)(6),
70E:410.10(G)(2)
Inspection and maintenance 70B:15.3.5, 70B:Chap. 20, 70B:B.1.10, 70B:Table I.1,
70E:110.9(B)(3), 70E:245
Over 600 volts 70E:450.1(H)
Stage and studio 70:520.5(B), 70:520 .V, 70:530.6
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:7.18, 664:10.6, 664:A.7.18, 664:A.10.6.1 to
A.10.6.3
X-ray 70:660.4(B), 70:660.21
Definition 70:660.2
Purged and pressurized enclosures for 496
Rotating see Rotating equipment
Safety, personnel and equipment 70B:5.2.1, 70B:5.3.5, 70B:6.2.5.3, 70B:6.4.2.4, 70B:6.5.4,
70B:Chap. 7, 70B:8.3, 70B:8.7.2.2, 70B:8.7.2.3, 70B:8.7.2.5, 70B:8.7.2.6, 70B:9.9.4.3,
70B:9.9.8, 70B:9.9.11.2, 70B:11.2.3, 70B:12.5.2, 70B:12.11.2, 70B:13.3, 70B:17.2, 70B:21.5,
70B:21.20.3.1, 70B:22.4.10, 70B:23.2.2, 70B:23.2.8
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.8, 85:A.5.3.8.1
600 volts or less70E:400.II
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.3.1, 36:4.11.2, 36:5.5.1, 36:6.2.4, 36:6.3.1, 36:6.8, 36:7.7,
36:7.9.2, 36:A.5.5.1.2, 36:A.6.3.1, 36:A.6.8, 36:A.7.7.1
Spray application 1:43.1.4, 1:43.8.5, 1:A.43.1.4.1 to A.43.1.4.6, 1:A.43.8.5.3, 33:5.5.1, 33:5.5.2,
33:Chap. 6, 33:8.5.6, 33:11.3.1, 33:12.4, 33:15.13, 33:17.5, 33:A.10.1.1, 33:A.17.5.3
Definition 33:3.3.4
Sprinkler system installation 13:6.9.4, 13:8.15.10, 13:A.6.9.4
Telecommunications facilities 76:5.5.2.1.2, 76:9.2, 76:A.5.5.2.1.2, 76:A.9.2
Testing 70B:6.2.5, 70B:7.5.2, 70B:8.5, 70B:9.8.5.1.14, 70B:9.9.4.2, 70B:9.9.4.7, 70B:9.9.4.8,
70B:10.3.8, 70B:11.5, 70B:15.3.3, 70B:15.3.5.3, 70B:17.7, 70B:17.9, 70B:Chap. 21,
70B:22.2.1.5, 70B:22.3.8, 70B:23.2.1, 70B:24.4.8, 70B:27.2.4, 70B:27.4.4, 70B:27.5.4,
70B:27.6.4, 70B:27.6.5.1, 70B:27.7.2, 70B:27.8.4, 70B:27.9.3, 70B:29.4, 70B:30.2, 70B:30.4,
70B:Chap. 31, 70B:Annex F
De-energized circuits, of 70B:7.4.2(5), 70B:10.2.7.2, 70B:10.3.7.1
Electronic equipment 70B:13.4.4
Leakage current 70B:20.7, 70B:21.9.2.1, 70B:21.9.2.2
Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems 70B:22.2.3, 70B:22.2.5.1
Molded-case circuit breakers 70B:14.1.2, 70B:14.7
Power quality 70B:Chap. 27
Transformers 70B:10.1.3, 70B:10.2.8.1, 70B:10.2.9, 70B:10.3.8, 70B:21.11
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 70B:25.4, 70B:25.5
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Vibration 70B:22.3.8, 70B:Chap. 28
Type 4 rating
Definition 1901:3.3.169, 1901:A.3.3.169
Ventilated see Ventilated equipment
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.7, 17A:6.3.4(4)
Working space 70:110.26, 70:110.32 to 110.34, 70:110.72, 70:110.73, 70E:400.15, 70E:400.19
to 400.21
Electrical explosions 921:21.2.5
Electrical fires see also Electrical hazards

Extinguishers for equipment fires see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class C
Investigations of 921:Chap. 8
Electrical firing systems 1126:7.3.2, 1126:8.3.4, 1126:A.8.3.4

Definition 1126:3.3.13, 1126:A.3.3.13
Electrical firing units 1123:9.2 to 9.4, 1123:9.5.1, 1123:A.9.2.2 to A.9.4.3

Definition 1123:3.3.10, 1123:A.3.3.10
Electrical hazards 70E:110.7(F), 70E:110.8(B)(1), 70E:Annex F, 70E:Annex K see also Electrical

safety
Class A foams, structural fire fighting use 1145:7.2.5
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems used for 2001:A.1.4.2
Marine systems 2001:A.8.2.1
Definition70E:100.I
Portable extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class C
Electrical household appliances see Cooking appliances
Electrical installations 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.4, 5000:7.1.2, 5000:Chap. 52 see also

Electrical systems
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.1.3, 61:11.2.3, 61:13.2, 61:A.13.2.2, 61:C.3.5
Agricultural buildings 70:547
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.3, 423:A.5.3.3, 423:A.5.3.8
Aircraft hangars 409:5.13, 409:8.5, 409:9.11, 409:10.4, 409:A.5.13.2, 409:A.8.5.2, 409:A.10.4.5
Airport terminal buildings 415:4.4
Ammonium nitrate storage 490:8.1
Animal housing facilities 150:9.6.4
Bonding see Bonding, electrical
Boxes for see Boxes, electrical
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.1.3.1.1, 5000:15.3.1.3, 5000:15.3.5,
5000:15.4.4.1.2, 5000:15.4.4.2.2, 5000:15.4.4.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.4,
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5000:15.5.1.3.5, 5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:15.5.5, 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.5.5.5(5), 5000:15.7.2.4,
5000:15.7.3.10, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Campgrounds 1194:4.3, 1194:5.2.2.1, 1194:5.2.2.2, 1194:5.2.2.4, 1194:5.3.1.2, 1194:5.3.2.2
Carnivals 70:525, 70E:430.11
Changes in 70B:6.2.2.8
Chemical process areas 497, 499
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.6.1.2, 901:Table 8.7.2.2,
901:Table 11.3.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2, 901:A.8.7.2
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.3.2.1(5) to (7), 120:5.3.5, 120:5.3.7.1.1,
120:7.1.2.3, 120:7.1.5.6, 120:7.5.1.1, 120:9.1.1(8), 120:9.4.6.12.4, 120:9.4.9, 120:10.2.3,
120:10.2.5, 120:11.1.6, 120:A.5.3.5.2.1 to A.5.3.5.4.2, 120:A.5.3.7.1.1, 120:A.7.5.1.1
Critical equipment in 70B:6.3, 70B:6.4.4
Cultural property occupancies 909:11.4.3, 909:11.8, 909:12.6, 909:13.2.8, 909:13.4.6.2,
909:13.4.10, 909:14.6, 909:15.8, 909:A.11.4.3, 909:A.12.6.1, 909:A.12.6.3, 909:A.14.6
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.3.2, 909:16.4.10.1.1, 909:16.4.11.3, 909:16.5.2, 909:16.9.6,
909:16.10.8.3, 909:16.10.8.4, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.9.6.2
Places of worship 909:Table B.4.1, 909:B.4.1.2
Deflagration isolation systems 69:11.6, 69:11.7, 69:A.11.6.1, 69:A.11.7.3
Diagrams and data 70B:6.2.1, 70B:6.2.2, 70B:6.2.3, 70B:7.4.2(1), 70B:Annex E
Dipping and coating processes 34:Chap. 6, 34:10.4, 34:11.3, 34:11.6, 34:A.10.4, 34:B.1, 34:B.2
Drycleaning plants 32:4.5.1, 32:6.1.5, 32:7.3.2, 32:8.1.3.1 to 8.1.3.4, 32:8.1.5, 32:8.2.4.1,
32:9.2.2, 32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Dwellings 5000:22.4.2
Fire hazards in 1452:6.3
Maintenance 73
Electric generating plants, light water reactor 804:5.4.4, 804:7.3.1.2, 804:7.3.1.15, 804:8.10,
804:9.4.10, 804:10.8.2.3, 804:10.8.9.2.3, 804:10.8.9.2.4, 804:A.7.3.1.2, 804:A.7.3.1.15,
804:A.9.4.10, 805:5.3.7, 805:A.5.3.7.3
Electrostatic detearing apparatus 34:Chap. 11
Elevators 5000:11.2.13.7, 5000:A.11.2.13.7
Engine rooms 37:4.5, 37:11.3.2, 37:A.4.5.3.4
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:Chap. 9
Exhaust systems for air conveying of materials 91:7.1, 91:7.2, 91:A.7.2
Explosion prevention systems 69:9.3.4, 69:11.6, 69:11.7, 69:15.5, 69:15.6.1, 69:A.11.6.1,
69:A.11.7.3, 69:A.15.5.5.1, 69:A.15.5.5.2
File rooms 232:4.6.2, 232:5.2, 232:8.7.3.1, 232:8.11, 232:8.14.2
Fire safety 1:11.1, 1:A.11.1.7.1
Floating buildings 70:553
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Gas utilization equipment 54:7.13 to 7.15, 54:9.7, 54:10.2.7
Grandstands, tents, and membrane structures 102:7.1.3, 102:10.1
Grounding see Grounding
Hazardous (classified) locations see Hazardous (classified) locations
Health care occupancies 70:517, 99:Chap. 4, 99:5.1.3.5.12, 99:5.1.3.6.6, 99:5.1.3.7.5,
99:5.1.3.8.11, 99:8.5.2.1.9 to 8.5.2.1.12, 99:8.5.2.2.1, 99:8.5.3.1.1, 99:10.2, 99:13.4.1.2.6,
99:A.8.5.2.1.9(5), 99:A.8.5.2.1.10, 99:A.10.2, 99:B.1.4, 99:C.4, 1620:A.13.3.4, 5000:15.3.5(5),
5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.5.5.5(5), 5000:19.2.9.2, 5000:19.2.10.2, 5000:19.5.1.2, 5000:19.5.1.3,
5000:20.2.9
Anesthetizing locations 70:517 .IV, 99:13.4.1.2.6, 99:E.2, 99:E.6.6.2 to E.6.6.6
Hazards 99:4.2, 99:A.4.2.1, 99:B.1, 99:B.5
Hospitals 70:517.30, 99:13.3.4
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.8, 99:A.20.2.8.2 to A.20.2.8.8
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.2.5, 99B:4.3.1, 99B:4.5.1.7, 99B:4.5.1.8, 99B:4.5.1.11, 99B:4.7,
99B:4.7.1, 99B:5.5, 99B:A.4.7, 99B:A.5.2.1
Limited care facilities 70:517.40, 99:18.3.4
Nursing homes 70:517.40, 99:17.3.4
Other health care facilities 99:14.3.4
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.11.6, 502:Chap. 11
Historic structures 914:11.7, 914:12.6, 914:13.2.4.4, 914:13.4.5.2, 914:13.4.7, 914:14.7,
914:15.8, 914:A.11.7.2, 914:A.13.4.7.2, 914:A.15.8.3
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:5.4.4, 75:5.5.1, 75:10.3, 75:10.4, 75:A.5.4.4,
75:A.10.3, 75:A.10.4.4
Inspection, in dwellings 73
Laboratories 45:5.6, 45:A.5.6.2
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.3.2, 909:16.4.10.1.1, 909:16.4.11.3, 909:16.5.2, 909:16.9.6,
909:16.10.8.3, 909:16.10.8.4, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.9.6.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling facilities 52:12.2.4.9, 52:12.12, 52:A.12.12.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process systems 59A:4.5, 59A:4.5.1, 59A:10.6, 59A:10.7,
59A:11.2.2, 59A:11.10.2, 59A:13.2.7, 59A:13.18.4.1(2), 59A:A.10.6.2, 59A:A.10.7.1 to A.10.7.4
Maintenance 70E:Chap. 2
Dwellings 73
Manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities 70:545, 225:7.6.4.3, 225:10.6,
225:12.7.2, 225:A.10.6, 225:A.12.7.2, 501:5.8.2.5, 501:5.8.3.2(6), 501:5.8.6, 501:Chap. 11,
501:13.5, 501A:Chap. 5, 501A:6.2.3.1
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.8.1.6, 1:28.1.8.3.6, 70:555
Marine terminals 307:8.8.3, 307:10.3, 307:10.4.2
Marine vessels 301:8.2.4.9.2, 301:8.2.7.2.1, 301:8.5, 301:9.4.5.5, 301:9.6, 301:9.7, 301:11.4,
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301:20.13.6, 301:21.13.6, 301:21.15.12.4, 301:21.15.14, 301:A.9.6, 1405:5.2.2.1, 1405:9.7.4.2,
1405:10.3.6, 1405:10.4.5, 1405:12.10, 1405:12.11
Under construction or repair 312:4.5.10.1, 312:4.6, 312:5.6, 312:5.12
Disconnecting 1405:12.5.2, 1405:12.6.3, 1405:12.11.4.1, 1405:12.12.2, 1405:12.14.5.1,
1405:12.15.2, 1405:13.10(6)
Metals, combustible, handling and processing operations 484:6.1.6, 484:6.2.4.2, 484:6.3.8,
484:7.1.5, 484:7.1.6, 484:7.3.4, 484:7.8.11, 484:8.1.4, 484:8.2.3.4, 484:8.2.6.2, 484:8.8,
484:8.9.3, 484:8.11.2, 484:8.12.5.2, 484:9.1.3, 484:9.2.1.12, 484:9.3.1.2, 484:9.4.4, 484:9.4.7,
484:9.6.2, 484:10.6.2.4, 484:10.7.8, 484:10.7.10, 484:11.1.3.5, 484:11.6.2.4, 484:11.7.10,
484:12.5, 484:12.5.3, 484:13.2.1.2(5), 484:A.6.1.6.2, 484:A.6.2.4.2.2, 484:A.6.2.4.2.4,
484:A.6.3.8.2, 484:A.7.1.5, 484:A.7.1.6.2, 484:A.7.3.4.1, 484:A.8.1.4.1, 484:A.8.1.4.3,
484:A.8.8.1, 484:A.8.11.2, 484:A.9.1.3.2, 484:A.9.4.4.3, 484:A.10.7.10, 484:A.12.5
Mobile homes and mobile home parks 70:550
Motion picture and television studios 70:530
One-, two, and multifamily dwellings See subhead : Dwellings
Organic peroxide storage areas 432:4.5
Parking structures 88A:5.1
Performance-based design option 1:5.3.2, 5000:5.3.9
Places of worship 909:Table B.4.1, 909:B.4.1.2
Pyroxylin plastic storage 42:4.3
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.9.5.11, 801:5.11, 801:5.13, 801:A.5.13.1,
801:A.5.13.2, 801:B.1(10)
Records storage facilities 232:4.6.2, 232:5.2, 232:6.7.6.1, 232:6.7.6.5, 232:6.11, 232:6.12.4,
232:6.14.4, 232:8.7.3.1, 232:8.11, 232:8.14.2
Recreational vehicles and vehicle parks 70:551, 1192:4.4, 1192:5.3.17, 1192:5.11.5.9,
1192:5.11.5.10, 1194:4.3, 1194:5.2.2.1, 1194:5.2.2.2, 1194:5.2.2.4, 1194:5.3.1.2, 1194:5.3.2.2
Requirements for 70:110, 70E
Safety requirements 70E
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:6.5, 318:6.6, 318:7.8.10, 318:10.3, 318:A.6.5,
5000:34.3.7.3.2
Smoke control and 92A:6.7, 92A:8.3.3, 92A:E.1, 92B:7.4, 92B:A.7.4
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.8, 140:5.8, 140:A.4.8.2,
140:A.5.8.3
Subterranean spaces 520:4.4, 520:6.6 to 6.8
Survey of 70B:6.2
Swimming pools 70E:430.10
Tents and membrane structures 1:25.1.9, 1:25.1.10.2, 5000:32.2.1.3
Theaters 70:520
Underground 520:4.4, 520:6.6 to 6.8
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:1.8, 820:Table 4.2, 820:Table 5.2, 820:Table
6.2(a), 820:Table 6.2(b), 820:7.4.5, 820:9.1.2, 820:9.2.3, 820:9.2.6 to 9.2.8, 820:A.1.8
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Wood processing and woodworking facilities 1:31.3.2.1.7, 664:7.3, 664:7.6, 664:A.7.3.2
Workplace 70E
Electrical load 70:220, 70B:6.4.2

Appliances see Appliances
Automatic management system 1901:13.3.6, 1901:A.13.3.6.1, 1901:D.3, 1906:6.3.6,
1906:A.6.3.6.1, 1911:8.7, 1911:18.6.3.2.3, 1911:A.8.7.2
Definition 1901:3.3.16, 1906:3.3.7, 1911:3.3.12
Branch circuit and feeder 70:210.23, 70:210.24, 70:210.25, 70:215.2(A), 70:220, 70:550.12,
70:626.2, 70:Annex D
Continuous 70:210.19(A), 70:210.20(A), 70:215.2(A)
Farm 70:220 .V
Minimum continuous 1901:4.3.1(3), 1901:13.3.2, 1901:13.3.3, 1901:13.3.6.2, 1901:13.4.2,
1901:13.14.3.2.2, 1901:13.15(2), 1901:A.13.3.2, 1901:A.13.3.3(7)
Mobile home parks 70:550.31
Motors, conductors 70:430 .II
Nonlinear
Stage equipment, circuit loads 70:520.41
Total continuous 1901:13.3.6.1, 1901:16.13.2.1.3.1, 1901:18.13.2.1.3.1, 1901:A.13.3.6.1,
1901:D.3(5), 1911:17.8, 1911:18.6.3.2, 1911:A.17.8, 1911:D.3
Definition 1901:3.3.165, 1911:3.3.127
Electrical machine tools, metalworking 79
Electrical neutralizers 77:7.5.3
Electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) programs 70B:Chap. 4, 70B:Chap. 5, 70B:Chap. 6,

70B:12.2.2, 70B:22.3.1.2, 70B:23.2.1, 70B:30.3, 70B:Chap. 31
Definition 70B:3.3.20, 70B:A.3.3.20
Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems 70B:22.2.2, 70B:22.2.4
Electrical safeguards
Anesthetizing locations 99:13.4.1.2.4, 99:A.13.4.1.2.4
Cell line working zone 70E:310.5, 70E:Annex L
Definition 70E:310.2, 79:3.3.87
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.5
Industrial machinery 79:Chap. 6
Laser operating area 70E:330.4
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Electrical safety
Definition70E:100.I
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73
Fire investigations, during 921:12.2.3, 921:12.2.4, 921:A.12.2.4.1
Ladders, use of 1932:5.3 to 5.5, 1932:A.5.5
Workplaces 70E
Electrical service see Service (electrical)
Electrical shock see Shock, electrical
Electrical spaces (marine vessels) see Electrical and control spaces
Electrical systems see also Electrical installations

Aerial devices 1901:20.18.5 to 20.18.7, 1901:20.18.9 to 20.18.11
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.4, 414:4.4.1.1, 414:4.11.4.5, 414:4.25, 414:6.3.6,
414:A.4.1.5, 414:Annex B, 414:Annex C
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:4.9.2, 1901:4.11, 1901:4.19.1(1)(j), 1901:4.19.1(13),
1901:A.4.11.1, 1901:D.3(5), 1906:6.6, 1906:15.4, 1906:A.15.4.1.1
Communications, console for 1901:24.10, 1901:A.24.10.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.2.1, 1911:4.1.2.2, 1911:6.7.3(3), 1911:Chap. 8,
1911:Chap. 13, 1911:Chap. 17, 1911:Chap. 22, 1911:C.3, 1911:D.3, 1911:D.4
Line voltage systems see Line voltage electrical systems
Low voltage systems and warning devices see Low-voltage circuits, equipment, and systems
Out-of-service 1911:6.7, 1911:A.6.7.1(4), 1911:A.6.7.3(1)
Refurbishing of 1912:4.7.2, 1912:5.19.9.3, 1912:6.19.9.2, 1912:6.19.9.3, 1912:A.6.19.9.2.1,
1912:A.6.19.9.3.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.2, 1912:D.2 to D.4
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:4.8, 1906:4.17.1, 1906:Chap. 6, 1906:8.1.2, 1906:10.8,
1906:10.9, 1906:A.4.8.1, 1906:A.10.8.3
Boats, motor 302:5.4, 302:C.6
Under 50 volts 302:Chap. 9
AC systems 302:Chap. 10
Construction operations 241:6.1, 241:11.4, 241:11.5.5.7, 241:A.11.3.1, 241:A.11.4.1
Demolition operations 241:10.6.1
Emergency see Emergency power systems
Essential see Essential electrical systems
Fire investigations 921:8.6.4, 921:8.8, 921:8.10, 921:8.11.3, 921:17.3.1.7, 921:A.8.10.2 to
A.8.10.6.4
Building 921:8.3 to 8.5, 921:8.10.3.3, 921:17.3.3.4, 921:17.3.3.6, 921:17.3.3.7, 921:A.8.3.1
Marine 921:28.4.5, 921:28.4.9.3, 921:28.4.9.4, 921:28.7.1, 921:28.7.2.3, 921:28.8.2
Vehicle 921:25.4.2, 921:25.5.3
Fire safety 1:11.1, 1:A.11.1.7.1 see also Electrical safeguards; Electrical safety
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Fixed guideway transit vehicles 130:8.6, 130:8.9.5, 130:9.3(3), 130:A.8.6.2.2 to A.8.6.8.1.2
Health care occupancies see Electrical installations, Health care occupancies
Laser systems 115:7.2.4, 115:8.5, 115:9.5, 115:10.5, 115:11.2.2, 115:11.3.7, 115:A.7.2.4
Line voltage see Line voltage electrical systems
Low voltage systems and warning devices see Low-voltage circuits, equipment, and systems
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:9.2.8, 1925:9.2.9, 1925:19.3.10, 1925:19.3.13, 1925:19.3.14
Noise see Noise (electrical circuit)
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:4.1(6), 53:7.7, 53:7.10.3, 53:A.7.7.1, 53:A.7.7.2
Recreational vehicles 70:551
Studies 70B:Chap. 26
Transmission lines
Clearance of brush from 1:17.3.5.1, 1:A.17.3.5.1.5
Tire piles, locations of 1:33.1.7
Water spray protection for 15:7.2.2, 15:7.4.3.7, 15:7.4.3.8, 15:7.4.4, 15:A.7.2.2.1, 15:A.7.2.2.3,
15:A.7.4.4.1
Electrical terminals see Terminals, electrical
Electrical work, safety practices for 70E
(Electrically) instructed persons

Electrically safe work condition 70E:120

Definition70E:100.I
(Electrically) skilled persons

Electricity
Basic explanation of 77:5.1.2 to 5.1.8, 921:8.2
Fire and 921:Chap. 8
Ignition source, as 921:8.1.1, 921:8.9, 921:18.3.4, 921:A.8.9.4.5
Appliance fires 921:18.3.4, 921:24.4.3
Arson 921:22.3.2
Boat fires 921:28.8.2
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.4.2, 921:25.5.3
Resistance to, protective clothing for 1971:7.4.6, 1971:7.10.11, 1971:8.31, 1971:8.32,
1971:A.7.10.11
Static see Static electricity
Electrocautery equipment 99:20.3.2.1.2(2), 99B:5.2.1.1, 99:D.2.1.2
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Electrocoagulation 99:D.2.1.1.2, 99:D.6.4, 99:D.6.7.3, 99:D.6.8
Electrocution hazards 1901:20.18.3
Electrocutting 99:D.2.1.1.3, 99:D.6.5 to D.6.7
Electrodes
Active
Bipolar
Burns from 99:D.3.3.1.1, 99:D.3.3.1.2
Cardiac 99:10.2.12.1, 99:A.10.2.12.1.2
Combination 780:4.13.7
Concrete-encased 780:4.13.3
Dispersive 99:D.3.3.1.1, 99:D.3.4
Definition 99:3.3.38.3, 99:A.3.3.38.3
Ground ring 780:4.13.4, 780:A.4.20.1
Grounding 70:250.30(A)(7), 70:250.30(B)(2), 70:250.50, 70:250.52, 70:250.53, 70:250.56,
70:250.58, 70:250.64(F), 70:250.66(B), 70:250.68(A), 70:504.50(C), 780:4.13, 780:4.15.4,
780:4.16.4, 780:6.9.1, 780:6.9.2, 780:A.4.13.2 to A.4.13.8.1, 780:A.4.15.4.1, 780:A.4.20.1,
921:8.5.1.1, 921:8.5.2
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:29.2.31, 73:3.3.13, 780:3.3.17
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1.10, 73:4.1.11.1, 73:4.1.11.2
Earth grounding 780:4.18.8, 780:A.4.18.8
System 70B:29.4.2, 70B:29.5.1
Trees 780:F.2.5
Watercraft 780:8.4.1.6, 780:8.4.1.7, 780:8.4.2.6, 780:8.4.4.4, 780:8.5.2 to 8.5.5,
780:A.8.4.1.6, 780:A.8.4.1.7, 780:A.8.5.2.1 to A.8.5.5
Wind turbine generator systems 780:N.3
High-frequency equipment 99:D.4.3.3
Inspection 99:D.5.3.3.1
Plate or ground plate 780:4.13.6, 780:A.4.13.6
Radial 780:4.13.5, 780:A.4.13.5
Electroluminescent 5000:3.3.173, 5000:16.4.7.7.2

Definition 101:3.3.57, 101:A.3.3.57, 5000:A.3.3.173
Electrolyte
Definition 70E:320.2, 1925:3.3.25, 1925:A.3.3.25
Copyright NFPA
Electrolyte density
Electrolytic cells 70:668, 70E:310, 70E:430.8

Definitions 70E:310.2, 70E:430.8(B)
Electromagnetic compatibility 79:4.4.2, 79:A.4.4.2
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) 70B:27.8.1.3, 70B:27.8.4, 99:10.2.6.4
Electromagnetic locks 730:7.2.14

Definition 730:3.3.33.2, 730:A.3.3.33.2
Electromagnetic radiation 99:D.2.2.5
Electromechanical
Locks 730:7.2.1(2), 730:7.2.13
Electrometers 77:6.6.3
Electron beam (EB) melter 86:13.1.7, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.1.1.6, 86:A.13.1.7.1 to A.13.1.7.5 see also
Vacuum furnaces
Electronic access control systems 731:Chap. 6, 731:Fig. A.4.7.2.1(3)(c)
Electronic battery conductance tester 1911:17.3.2.1

Definition 1911:3.3.40, 1911:A.3.3.40
Electronic data protocol 1561:A.6.1

Electronic equipment 5000:6.4.2.18 see also Information technology equipment and systems;
Programmable electronic system (PES)
Class A foam used for 1145:7.2.4
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.4.3.2, 901:A.8.4.3.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems used for 2001:A.1.4.2
Marine 2001:A.8.2.1
Collections storage (museums and libraries) 909:16.4.9
Definition 70E:340.2, 79:3.3.36
Dry chemical extinguishing systems for 17:5.1.2
Extinguishers for 10:5.5.6, 10:A.5.5.6, 10:F.4.2
Fuel control systems 1906:5.2.1.1, 1906:10.2.1, 1906:A.5.2.1.1, 1906:A.10.2.1
Maintenance 70B:Chap. 13, 70B:27.2.2.1.2, 70B:27.2.2.8, 70B:27.4.2, 70B:27.5.2, 70B:27.8,
70B:29.3.8, 70B:Table I.1
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Safety-related work practices 70E:340
Sensitive electronic equipment 70:647
Sirens 1901:D.3(12), 1906:6.9.2, 1906:6.9.3, 1906:A.6.9.2
Definition 1901:3.3.59, 1901:A.3.3.59, 1906:3.3.30, 1906:A.3.3.30
Electronic equipment spaces (marine) see Electrical and control spaces (marine vessels)
Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers 10:7.1.5, 10:7.2.4.2, 10:7.3.2(5), 10:A.7.3.2(5)

Definition 10:3.3.10, 10:A.3.3.10
Electronic premises security systems 731
Electronic stability control system

Electronically interconnected
Definition 75:3.3.6
Electroplating 70:669
Electrostatic detearing
Definition 34:3.3.6
Electrostatic detearing apparatus 34:Chap. 11
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 70B:13.3.3, 70B:29.3.6

Grounding 70B:22.3.13, 70B:29.4.8
Electrostatic equipment 70:516.4(E), 70:516.10

Detearing apparatus 34:Chap. 11
Fluidized beds 33:15.8.4, 33:15.13, 33:A.15.1
Precipitators 850:4.4.7.2, 850:7.6.4, 850:A.7.6.4.2
Spray equipment, flammable and combustible liquids
Automated 33:9.8, 33:Chap. 11, 33:15.11, 33:A.9.8
Hand spraying 33:Chap. 12, 33:15.12, 33:A.15.1
Electrostatic field 77:6.4.2, 77:6.4.3, 77:9.3.3

Electrostatic field meters 77:6.4.2, 77:6.5.1, 77:6.6.2

Electrostatic hazards
Aircraft fueling 407:4.1.2, 407:4.3.3, 407:4.5.7, 407:A.4.1.2.6
Health care occupancies 99:4.2.2, 99:8.2.2, 99:B.1.2, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.5.2, 99:D.3.4
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Anesthetizing locations 99:C.13.1.2.1, 99:C.13.1.3.3.2, 99:C.13.1.3.3.3, 99:C.13.1.4.1,
99:E.6.6.8 to E.6.613
Cardiac defibrillation 99:10.2.9.2.2.6, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.6
Electrotherapeutic devices 99:10.2.9.2.2.4, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.4
Furniture 99:20.3.6.2.2, 99:A.20.3.6.2.2.1
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.6, 99:A.20.3.6, 99:C.20.1.3.2.5
Hypobaric facilities 99B:5.6, 99B:A.5.6.1 to A.5.6.6, 99B:B.1.4.1.3, 99B:B.1.4.2
Laboratories, portable equipment for 99:8.4.2.2.2.1
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 99:B.6.1.14
Textiles 99:20.3.1.5.4, 99:A.20.3.1.5.4, 99:E.6.6.8.8
Wet location patient care areas 99:4.3.2.2.8.1, 99:A.4.3.2.2.8.1
Industrial machinery 79:Chap. 6, 79:A.4.1
Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) 96:13.2.11, 96:13.3.4, 96:13.5.2, 96:13.6.3
Electrosurgery 99:B.5.3.2, 99:D.1.7, 99:D.2.1.1, 99:D.2.2.5.2, 99:D.3.4, 99:D.3.6, 99:D.5.1.3,

99:D.7
Hazards, nature of 99:C.13.1.3.2.2, 99:D.3.3.1, 99:D.3.5
Oscillators 99:D.2.1.1.4
Safety measures 99:10.2.9.2.2.5, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.5, 99:D.3.3.1
Electrotherapeutic devices 99:10.2.9.2.2.4, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.4
Elevated highways 502
Elevated structures See also Platforms

Trainways 130:6.2.3.2, 130:6.2.8.4
Walkways 5000:12.6.4.3
Elevating platform apparatus 1901:20.7 to 20.12, 1901:A.20.9.2.1, 1901:A.20.10.1,

1901:A.20.10.3.1, 1901:A.20.12.3.4 to A.20.12.9.1, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1911:D.2
Aircraft accidents, use at 402:8.4.6, 402:8.4.7, 402:12.2.7, 402:C.2
Definition 1901:3.3.60, 1911:3.3.41, 1912:3.3.15
Inspections and tests 1911:19.9, 1911:A.19.9.7.3.2 to A.19.9.14.3.2
Leveling linkages 1911:19.9.7.7, 1911:19.9.8.2, 1911:19.9.12.8
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.5, 1912:D.2
Technician qualifications 1071:4.7
Elevation
Aircraft
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Flood see Flood elevations
Elevators 1:11.3, 1:A.11.3.3, 101:9.4, 101:A.9.4.1, 101:A.9.4.5, 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:8.12.5.4,

5000:Chap. 54, 5000:55.2.3.2.1, 5000:55.2.5.2(5) see also Hoistways; Shafts (shaftways)
Alarm systems 72:7.4.2.3, 101:9.6.3.2.1, 101:9.6.3.6.6, 101:9.6.5.2(5), 101:A.9.6.3.2.1,
5000:55.2.3.2.1, 5000:55.2.3.5.4, 5000:55.2.3.6.6
Bucket see Bucket elevators
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.4.3, 101:43.6.6, 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.1.3.1.1, 5000:15.3.1.3,
5000:15.3.9, 5000:15.4.4.2.3, 5000:15.4.4.3.4, 5000:15.4.9, 5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:15.5.5.5(4),
5000:15.6.2.5.6, 5000:15.6.2.7.2, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Bulk storage 1:20.15.4, 61, 101:7.2.11.1(2), 101:42.7, 101:A.42.7, 780:5.3, 5000:11.2.9.1(1),
5000:11.2.11.1(1), 5000:30.7, 5000:A.30.7
Business occupancies 101:38.5.3, 101:39.5.3, 730:19.4.3.2, 730:19.4.6.3, 730:19.4.6.5,
5000:28.5.3
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:6.3.9.1, 654:6.3.9.3, 654:7.10, 654:A.7.10
Communications systems 101:7.2.13.8, 101:A.7.2.13.8
Doors see Doors
Earthquake protection 101:7.2.13.11
Electrical equipment and wiring 70:Table 400.4, 70:400.7(A)(4), 70:620, 70E:430.3,
101:7.2.12.2.4(2), 101:7.2.13.7, 101:A.7.2.13.7
Essential electrical systems 70:517.32(G), 70:517.42(G)
Grounding 70:250.112(E), 70:250.116, 70:250.136, 70:620 .IX
Emergency voice/alarm communications systems 72:6.8.6.2, 72:A.6.8.6.2
Evacuation system 101:7.2.13.2, 5000:11.2.13.2, 5000:11.2.13.10
Definition 101:3.3.242.1, 5000:3.3.608.5
Fire fighters emergency operation 1:11.3.1, 72:6.16.3, 72:A.6.16.3.1 to A.6.16.3.12.3, 80:14.4.3,
101:9.4.3, 5000:11.2.12.2.4(1), 5000:11.2.13.9, 5000:15.6.2.7.2, 5000:54.5, 5000:A.11.2.13.9
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 6.3.4, 170:Table 7.5
Flood resistance 5000:54.8, 5000:A.54.8
Grain see subentry : Bulk storage
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.4.2.4, 5000:33.2.4.2.4(3)
Hoistway doors for see Doors
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Inspection 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(N)(1)
Integral quench furnaces 86:12.8.3, 86:13.2.3, 86:13.2.6.7, 86:A.12.3
Lobbies 1:14.9.1.6, 101:7.2.13.3, 101:7.4.1.6, 101:9.6.3.2.1, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1, 5000:11.2.13.2.2,
5000:11.2.13.3, 5000:11.4.1.6
Definition 101:3.3.59, 5000:3.3.368.1
Doors 101:7.2.13.4, 101:7.2.13.5, 5000:11.2.13.4
Definition 101:3.3.52.1, 5000:3.3.163.2
Machine rooms/machinery spaces 1:11.3.3, 1:A.11.3.3, 101:9.4.5, 101:9.6.3.2.1, 101:43.6.4.3,
101:A.9.4.5, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1, 5000:54.5, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Maintenance 101:7.2.13.10
Marine vessels 301:8.2.5.2, 301:8.2.5.6, 301:9.5, 301:20.13.5, 301:21.13.5
Means of egress 1:14.9.1.5, 101:7.2.13, 101:9.4.1, 101:A.7.2.13.1 to A.7.2.13.9, 101:A.9.4.1,
5000:54.2
Accessible 101:7.5.4.5, 101:7.5.4.7, 5000:11.5.4.5, 5000:12.6.6, 5000:12.6.7, 5000:12.16.7,
5000:12.33.2.3, 5000:54.11
Areas of refuge, egress from 5000:11.2.12.2.2, 5000:11.2.12.2.4, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.5.3, 101:37.5.3, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2, 5000:27.5.3,
5000:A.27.4.4.5.9.2
Operation 101:7.2.13.9, 101:A.7.2.13.9
Pre-incident planning, consideration in 1620:5.3.3, 1620:A.5.3.3.3
Refuge, areas of 101:7.2.12.2.2, 101:7.2.12.2.4, 101:A.7.2.12.2.4
101:A.32.3.6.3.2, 5000:26.2.5.3, 5000:26.3.6.3
Service openings, closing devices for 101:8.6.8.4
Shutdown 72:6.16.4, 72:A.6.16.4.1 to A.6.16.4.4
Signs 70E:430.3(C), 101:7.10.8.4, 101:A.7.10.8.4(1), 101:A.7.10.8.4(2), 5000:11.2.13.11,
5000:11.10.8.4, 5000:12.16.7, 5000:A.11.10.8.4(1), 5000:A.11.10.8.4(2)
Smoke control and 92A:4.3(3), 92A:5.4, 92A:5.6.2, 92A:8.3.3(13), 92A:8.4.6, 92A:8.4.8.3,
92A:A.5.4, 92A:A.8.4.6.1.2.3, 92A:A.8.4.6.2.1.3, 5000:16.4.3.3.2
Special structures 101:11.3.2.2.2
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.5, 13:21.20.23.2.2, 13:21.20.24.2.2, 13:A.8.15.5.1 to
A.8.15.5.4
Sulfur, used for 655:4.2.1.9, 655:4.5.4, 655:4.5.5
Towers 5000:11.2.13, 5000:31.6.3.2, 5000:A.11.2.13
Traveling cables 70:620.11(B), 70:620.12(A), 70:620 .V
Vacuum induction furnaces 86:13.5.1.5, 86:13.5.3.7, 86:13.5.3.8
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Water protection 101:7.2.13.6, 101:A.7.2.13.6
Elongation
Definition 1961:3.3.3, 1983:3.3.18
Fire hose 1961:4.1.5, 1961:4.2.6, 1961:4.3.5, 1961:4.4.7, 1961:4.5.7, 1961:5.4.7, 1961:6.3.1 to
6.3.3, 1961:6.7, 1961:7.3.2, 1961:7.3.3, 1961:A.6.3.1, 1961:A.6.3.3.3
Life safety rope 1983:7.1.1, 1983:7.1.2, 1983:8.2, 1983:A.7.1.1, 1983:A.7.1.2
Personal escape rope 1983:7.2.1, 1983:8.2, 1983:A.7.1.1, 1983:A.7.2.1
Throwline1983:8.2.
Elutriation
Embankment-supported coated fabric suction tanks 22:4.3.1, 22:9.3, 22:Chap. 9, 22:Table

16.1.4(d), 22:16.5, 22:17.6, 22:A.16.1.4, 22:Figs. B.1(e) to (h)
Embarkation areas 301:7.2.2.3.6, 301:7.2.2.5.2, 301:7.2.3.5, 301:7.2.4.2.2, 301:7.2.10.2,

301:7.2.10.3, 301:7.2.10.9, 301:7.6.4, 301:7.7.1 to 7.7.3, 301:7.7.5(3), 301:7.8.1.1, 301:7.9.1.1,
301:A.7.6.4
Engineering and machinery spaces 301:14.5.2(3)
Medical, health care and child care spaces 301:11.2.4.2.1(1)
Embedded lasers 115:D.1

Ember detectors see Spark/ember detectors
Embers
Definition 72:3.3.56, 72:A.3.3.56
Emblems
Definition 1975:3.3.7, 1975:A.3.3.7, 2112:3.3.9, 2113:3.3.12
Flame-resistant garments, on 2113:4.3.6, 2113:A.4.3.1(3)
Embrittlement
Emergency see also Emergency incidents; Fire emergency

Controllable
Definition 1:3.3.85, 450:3.3.21, 1006:3.3.58, 1221:3.3.30
Emergency action plans see Emergency plans and planning
Emergency breathing support system 1404:4.2.7, 1404:6.3.5(4), 1404:A.4.2.7
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Emergency care attendants
Emergency care first responder (ECFR)

Definition 473:3.3.2.1, 473:A.3.3.2.1
Emergency command center see Command post/center
Emergency communications see Communications
Emergency control station, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:Chap. 11, 5000:34.3.7.2.5
Emergency control systems 1:13.7.1.4.13, 101:9.6.1.7(3)

Location of controls 101:9.6.6
Mall buildings 101:36.4.4.4.4, 101:37.4.4.4.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.4.4.4.4, 101:37.4.4.4.4
Ozone-gas generating equipment 1:G.6, 1:G.7
Refrigeration systems 1:53.7, 1:53.10.4, 1:53.10.5, 1:53.10.9
Emergency decontamination 472:5.3.4, 472:5.4.1, 472:A.5.3.4, 472:A.5.4.1(4) to A.5.4.1(5)(b)

Definition 472:3.3.17.1, 472:A.3.3.17.1
Emergency dispatch see Dispatch
Emergency drills see Drills
Emergency electrical systems see Emergency power systems
Emergency escape breathing device (EEBD) see Emergency escape respirator
Emergency escape respirator 301:14.3.5, 301:A.14.3.5, 1404:6.10, 1404:7.5, 1404:A.6.10.1.1(5) to

A.6.10.2.3(2)
Emergency exercises, airport see Airport emergencies, Training exercises
Emergency forces notification see Alarm notification
Emergency generators 70B:6.4.4.6(2), 70B:B.1.21, 101:9.1.3, 5000:11.9.2.4

Cultural property occupancies 909:12.6, 909:A.12.6.1, 909:A.12.6.3
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(9), 851:7.11
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.9, 110:5.6.10.1, 110:8.4.1 to 8.4.4, 110:A.5.1.4,
110:A.5.6.9.1, 110:A.7.11.5, 110:A.8.4.1, 110:A.8.4.2
Marine vessels 301:7.9.1.2.1, 301:7.9.1.2.2, 301:7.9.2.3, 301:7.11.1.2, 301:14.5.2(8)
Rooms, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 7.5
Emergency impairments, fire protection systems 25:15.6

Copyright NFPA
Emergency incidents see also Accidents; Fire fighting
Aircraft see Aircraft emergencies
Airport see Airport emergencies
Definition 610:3.3.7, 1061:3.3.3, 1500:3.3.51.1, 1521:3.3.7, 1561:3.3.16, 1584:3.3.8,
1670:3.3.32, 1710:3.3.7, 1720:3.3.6
Emergency service organization, role of 1201, 1500:Chap. 8, 1500:10.2.3 to 10.2.5
Fire apparatus, use of 1500:6.2, 1500:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.14.2
Fire incidents see Incidents
Hazardous materials see Hazardous materials incidents
Management of 1600 see also Incident management systems
Mapping, symbols for 170:Chap. 8
Motorsports venues 610
Organization and deployment by fire department
Career fire departments 1710
Volunteer fire departments 1720
Rehabilitation for fire department members see Rehabilitation for fire department members
Reporting of 1:10.7, 1:A.10.7.1.3 see also Alarm notification; Communications
Training for 1500:5.1.3, 1500:5.1.4, 1500:5.1.10, 1500:5.1.11, 1500:A.5.1.4
Initial emergency scene operations 1410
Emergency investigations 1201:5.5
Emergency lighting 1:5.3.4(11), 1:13.4.2.4, 1:14.13, 1:14.14.5.1, 1:A.14.13.1.1, 1:A.14.14.5.1,

70:700, 70E:450.2(C), 101:7.9, 101:7.10.4, 101:7.10.9.2, 101:A.7.9.1.1 to A.7.9.2.6, 101:A.7.10.4,
5000:5.3.2(11), 5000:11.2.1.6.1.7, 5000:11.9, 5000:11.10.4, 5000:A.11.9.1.1 to A.11.9.2.3,
5000:A.11.10.4
Aluminum powder production plants 484:6.1.6.4
Communications centers 1221:4.8.2, 1221:6.5.2, 1221:11.3.6
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:11.3.1.4
Electric generating plants 850:5.7
Hydroelectric 851:5.7, 851:6.9.6
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Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.14.6, 1:65.11.4.8.4, 1:65.11.6.2.3.5
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.4.5, 130:5.4.7, 130:5.4.8, 130:5.4.11.3, 130:5.6,
130:6.2.1.2, 130:6.2.5, 130:6.3.3.2.7, 130:6.3.3.2.8, 130:8.8.3, 130:A.5.4.5.1, 130:A.6.2.5.5,
130:A.8.8.3.1, 130:A.8.8.3.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.9, 101:19.2.9, 5000:19.2.9, 5000:20.2.9
High-rise buildings 101:11.8.4, 5000:11.9.1.1(3), 5000:33.2.4.1
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.9, 101:A.40.2.9, 5000:29.2.9, 5000:A.29.2.9
Limited-access structures 5000:31.3.1.4
Magnesium storage, handling, and processing 484:7.1.6.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:14.1.2
Marine vessels 301:7.2.3.13, 301:7.9, 301:7.10.4.1, 301:10.2.5, 301:11.2.6, 301:12.2.5,
301:13.2.4, 301:14.2.2.4.2, 301:14.4.1, 301:15.2.5, 301:20.2.13, 301:21.2.14
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.9, 101:36.4.4.3.8, 101:37.2.9, 101:37.4.4.3.8, 5000:27.2.9
Performance-based design option 101:5.3.2(11)
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.11
Signs, illumination of 5000:11.10.4, 5000:11.10.8.1, 5000:A.11.10.4
Towers 5000:31.6.9
Underground structures 5000:31.2.2
Water-surrounded structures 5000:31.7.2.4
Emergency medical care see also Emergency medical operations

Definition 1006:3.3.59, 1521:3.3.8, 1581:3.3.9, 1584:3.3.9, 1710:3.3.8, 1720:3.3.7
Rescue operations 1006:4.2(4), 1006:8.1.3, 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.1.6, 1006:8.2.6, 1006:9.1.8,
1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.2.8, 1006:9.2.9, 1006:11.2.2, 1006:16.1.10, 1006:17.3.9, 1006:17.3.14,
1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.10 to 18.2.12, 1006:A.4.2, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.3,
1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.6, 1006:A.8.2.6, 1006:A.9.1.9, 1006:A.16.1.10, 1006:A.18.2.7,
1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.11, 1006:A.18.3.3
Emergency medical dispatch 450:5.2.2.3(A), 450:5.5.2.3.4, 450:7.4, 450:10.4, 450:10.6.1(4),

450:10.10, 450:10.11
Emergency medical dispatcher 450:5.2.2.3(A), 450:10.11

Emergency medical equipment

Cleaning and disinfecting of 1581:4.1.3(5), 1581:5.8, 1581:8.3, 1581:A.5.8.1, 1581:A.8.3.9,
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1581:C.1 to C.6
Disposal of 1581:4.1.3, 1581:8.5.5, 1581:8.5.6, 1581:A.4.1.3(6)
Personal protective equipment 1581:7.2.1 to 7.2.6, 1581:A.7.2.6.2
Storage 1581:5.6.1 to 5.6.3, 1581:5.6.5, 1581:8.3.4, 1581:A.5.6.1
Emergency medical operations 1581:4.2.2 see also Emergency medical service (EMS)
Definition 1581:3.3.10, 1851:3.3.29, 1851:A.3.3.29, 1999:3.3.31, 1999:A.3.3.31
Fire fighters, performance capabilities of 1001:4.3, 1001:A.4.3
Incident safety officer, role of 1521:6.3
Incident safety report 1521:Fig. C.1(c)
Infection, protection of personnel from 1581:Chap. 7
Organization and deployment by fire department
Protective clothing for 1500:7.4, 1500:A.7.4, 1999
Wildfire control 1143:6.5.4.1, 1143:A.6.5.4(1)
Emergency medical personnel see also Emergency medical service (EMS)

Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:14.4.1, 901:14.9, 901:Table 14.14.2,
901:15.5
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.9.1(5), 610:5.3.3(4), 610:5.4.3(3), 610:5.5.3(1), 610:6.2.4, 610:6.3.2,
610:6.4.5, 610:6.5.1.3, 610:6.7.3, 610:6.7.6
Track 610:5.3.3(4), 610:5.4.3(3), 610:5.5.3(1), 610:6.3.2
Emergency medical service (EMS) 450, 1500:8.5.21 see also Emergency medical operations
Aircraft accident off airport 424:7.5, 424:7.7
Aircraft accident on airport 424:6.5.3(4), 424:6.6
Airport emergency 405:Chap. 17, 424:5.1.2(6), 424:5.3.2, 424:5.6, 424:6.5.3(4), 424:6.6,
424:9.1, 424:Chap. 13, 424:D.4, 424:E.3, 424:Annex G
For children (EMS-C)
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 11.5.2, 901:Table
11.7.6, 901:14.4.1, 901:14.9, 901:14.9.3, 901:Chap. 15
Components of
Definition 450:3.3.23, 473:3.3.9, 610:3.3.9, 901:3.3.22, 1403:3.3.3, 1500:3.3.27, 1582:3.3.4,
1584:3.3.10, 1670:3.3.33, 1925:3.3.26
Emergency rescue vehicle 450:5.2.2.1, 450:11.1.1, 450:11.3, 450:11.4 to 11.6, 450:11.5.1,
450:11.8, 901:Table 11.7.2 see also Ambulances
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Infection control program 1581:Chap. 6
Logistics 450:13.11
Safety of members using 1500:6.3.3, 1500:A.6.3.3
Fire department or emergency service organization, provided by 1201:Chap. 7, 1201:A.1.4
Hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents 1500:8.5.20
Personnel competencies for 473
Infection control program 1581
For live fire training evolutions 1403:4.2.24.4, 1403:4.4.11, 1403:5.2.11.4, 1403:5.4.11,
1403:6.2.14.4, 1403:6.4.11, 1403:7.2.23.4, 1403:7.4.11, 1403:8.2.24.4, 1403:8.4.10
Marine fire-fighting 1925:4.2.2.2(4), 1925:B.3.3
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.3, 610:5.4.2(8), 610:7.4
Protective clothing for 1500:7.4, 1500:A.7.4
Rehabilitation, for fire department members 1584:4.1.1.2(7), 1584:4.1.2, 1584:5.2.7, 1584:6.1.3,
1584:6.2.6, 1584:6.2.6.6, 1584:A.6.1.3, 1584:A.6.2.6, 1584:A.6.2.6.1
Authority of staff 1584:6.1.3, 1584:6.2.2.2.2, 1584:A.6.1.3
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1500:8.9, 1500:A.8.9.1 to A.8.9.5
Rescue operations 1006:5.3.3, 1006:6.2.4, 1006:7.1.5, 1006:17.3.15, 1006:18.2.14,
1006:A.6.2.4(A), 1006:A.8.1.3, 1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.2.6, 1006:A.17.3.2
Special operations 1500:8.5.19, 1500:A.8.5.19
Systems 450
Training requirements for 1500:5.1.7, 1500:5.3.9, 1500:A.5.3.9
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) 450:5.5.2.4(3), 450:7.4(1)

Definition 424:3.3.13, 450:3.3.25, 473:3.3.1.1, 473:3.3.1.2, 473:3.3.2.2, 901:3.3.23
Emergency operations 1201:Chap. 7 see also Emergency incidents; Emergency medical operations
Definition 1500:3.3.69.2, 1521:3.3.9, 1583:3.3.2, 1584:3.3.11, 1710:3.3.27.1, 1720:3.3.23.1
Emergency operations center 1561:5.3.29, 1561:Table A.5.7(b), 1561:Annex B, 1600:5.12.1,

1600:A.5.12.1, 1620:9.3.6 see also Command post/center
Airport emergencies 424:5.10, 424:6.4.5, 424:6.5.2(1), 424:10.1, 424:10.2, 424:C.1(3)
Definition 424:3.3.14, 1561:3.3.17, 1561:A.3.3.17, 1620:3.3.7
Emergency organization see Fire emergency organization
Emergency oxygen supply connection 99:5.1.3.4.14, 99:A.5.1.3.4.14

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Emergency plans and planning 1:10.9, 1:A.10.9.2, 101:4.8, 1600:5.8, 1600:5.14.1, 1600:5.14.3,
1600:5.14.4, 1600:A.5.8.3.1 to A.5.8.3.8, 1600:A.5.14.3, 1600:A.5.14.4
Airport/community 403:4.2, 403:A.4.2.2, 405:Chap. 16, 405:18.2(7), 424
Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.1, 1:20.6.2.2.2, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 101:20.7.1,
101:20.7.2, 101:21.7.1, 101:21.7.2, 101:A.20.7.1.4, 101:A.20.7.2.1, 101:A.21.7.1.4,
101:A.21.7.2.1
Animal housing facilities 150:1.3.4, 150:4.3.4, 150:11.4.1, 150:12.4.1, 150:13.4.1, 150:A.1.3.4,
150:A.4.3.1.3, 150:A.4.3.4.2.1
Comprehensive management plan 1021:7.6
Communications 1221:4.1.4.3.2, 1221:7.4.14(3), 1221:7.4.15, 1221:8.5.1, 1221:A.4.1.4.3.2,
1221:A.7.4.15, 1221:A.8.5.1
Definition 1021:3.3.1, 1021:A.3.3.1, 1221:3.3.18, 1221:A.3.3.18
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, in portable and stationary containers, storage, handling, and
usage 55:4.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.4.3, 909:5.4.4, 909:5.5.1.1(2), 909:10.5, 909:10.6.2,
909:17.2.2, 909:A.5.4.3, 909:A.17.1
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.3.2.1, 1:20.3.3.2.2.2, 1:A.20.3.3.2.1, 101:16.7.1, 101:17.7.1,
101:A.16.7.1, 101:A.17.7.1
Definition 130:3.3.13, 502:3.3.15, 610:3.3.6, 1620:3.3.20.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:10.9.1, 1:20.7.2.1.3, 1:A.20.7.2.1.3, 101:22.7.1.3,
101:23.7.1.3, 101:A.22.7.1.3, 101:A.23.7.1.3
Hydroelectric 851:4.4.4, 851:6.9.7, 851:8.3.1.1, 851:8.3.2.4
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:4.3(6), 804:4.4.2(12), 804:4.7, 804:5.2.1, 804:6.1,
804:6.5.1.2, 804:6.7.2, 804:7.5.2.6, 804:A.6.1.2, 804:A.6.1.4
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:8.2
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:Chap. 9
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:66.2.4.6, 1:66.5.8.4, 1:66.5.9.5,
30:6.8, 30:17.15.2, 30:17.15.4, 30:21.6.4, 30:21.6.5, 30:21.7.3.3
Hazardous materials incidents 1:D.3
Definition 472:3.3.47.1, 472:3.3.48, 472:A.3.3.47.1, 472:A.3.3.48
Health care occupancies 1:10.9.1, 1:20.4.2.1, 1:20.4.2.2.2, 1:20.6.2.1, 1:20.6.2.2.2,
1:A.20.4.2.1.5, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 99:11.2.1.3.3, 99:Chap. 12, 99:13.4.1.2.10.3(B), 99:C.9.3,
99:C.12, 101:18.7.1, 101:18.7.2.2, 101:19.7.1, 101:19.7.2.2, 101:A.18.7.1.4, 101:A.19.7.1.4
Anesthetizing locations 99:13.4.1.2.10.3, 99:C.13.2, 99:C.13.4
Hospitals 99:13.3.12
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.1.4.3 to 20.3.1.4.6, 99:20.3.5.1.2, 99:A.20.3.1.4.4.1,
99:A.20.3.1.4.5, 99:A.20.3.1.4.6, 99:C.20.2, 99:C.20.3
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Laboratories 99:11.2.1.3, 99:A.11.2.1.3.4
Limited care facilities 99:18.3.12
Heliports 418:Annex B
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.4, 502:5.2.1, 502:5.2.2, 502:Table 7.2, 502:8.8, 502:12.1,
502:12.3, 502:12.5.5, 502:A.7.4.1.1, 502:A.7.14.1.1, 502:A.12.3, 502:Annex F, 502:J.6
Information technology equipment 75:Chap. 11, 75:Annex B
Laboratories 45:6.1.1(3), 45:6.6.3, 45:A.6.6.3
Lasers, use of 115:Chap. 12
Motorsports venues 610:Chap. 4, 610:5.2.1(3), 610:5.2.2(5), 610:5.2.2(7), 610:5.3.1(5),
610:5.4.1(5), 610:5.4.2(1), 610:5.5.1(3), 610:5.6.1(4), 610:5.6.2(2), 610:8.2, 610:8.3, 610:Annex
B
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:4.3(6), 804:4.4.2(12), 804:4.7, 804:5.2.1, 804:6.1, 804:6.5.1.2,
804:6.7.2, 804:7.5.2.6, 804:A.6.1.2, 804:A.6.1.4
Organic coatings manufacture 35:10.2, 35:10.4, 35:12.2
Places of worship 909:17.2.2, 909:A.17.1
Pre-incident planning see Pre-incident plans
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.6, 801:8.2.2(6), 801:8.4.8, 801:A.4.6, 801:C.2.4,
801:C.2.5, 804:4.3(6), 804:4.4.2(12), 804:4.7, 804:5.2.1, 804:6.1, 804:6.5.1.2, 804:6.7.2,
804:7.5.2.6, 804:A.6.1.2, 804:A.6.1.4
Residential board and care occupancies 1:10.9.1, 1:20.5.2.1, 101:32.7.1, 101:33.7.1
Rural areas, developments in 1141:Chap. 10
Security services 601:4.1.2, 601:5.5, 601:7.2, 601:A.4.1, 601:A.5.5, 601:A.7.2(2) to A.7.2(8)
Storage facilities 1:A.34.6.6.2
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, in portable and stationary containers 55:4.2
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.2.4.6, 1:66.5.8.4, 1:66.5.9.5, 30:6.8, 30:17.15.2,
30:17.15.4, 30:21.6.4, 30:21.6.5, 30:21.7.3.3
Oxidizer storage 1:70.2.4.1.2
Pesticide storage 434:4.1.2, 434:A.4.1.2, 434:Annex C, 434:D.1.8
Records storage 232:1.4, 232:4.8, 232:7.2, 232:9.2, 232:A.4.8.2.1, 232:A.7.2, 232:D.7
Tire storage 1:33.3
Wood chips and hogged material storage 1:31.3.6.5
Suburban areas, developments in 1141:Chap. 10
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:10.12
Emergency power cutoff, fuel dispensing systems 1:42.2.5.7
Emergency power supply (EPS) 111:5.1, 111:7.4.1, 111:7.5.1, 111:A.5.1.2.2

Definition 110:3.3.4, 110:A.3.3.4, 111:3.3.5.1, 111:A.3.3.5.1
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Emergency power supply systems (EPSS) 101:7.2.3.12, 110, 111:A.4.1, 111:A.7.4.5
Definition 110:3.3.5, 110:A.3.3.5, 111:3.3.3
Stored see Stored emergency and standby power systems
Emergency power systems 1:11.7.2 to 11.7.4, 1:11.9.5(7), 70:230.2(A), 70:230.72(B), 70:230.82,

70:695.15, 70:695.16, 70:700, 70E:450.2 see also Emergency generators
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, and stairway chair lifts 70:620 .X
Health care occupancies 70:517.30, 70:517.30(A)(2), 70:517.30(C)(3), 70:517.31
High hazard contents area 1:60.4.3, 1:63.2.6.2, 1:63.3.9.5, 5000:34.3.2.7
Pre-incident planning for use of 1620:5.3.2.3, 1620:5.3.3.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 5000:34.3.7.3.7
Subterranean spaces 520:4.4.3, 520:6.6, 520:6.8
Emergency relief venting see also Explosion venting

Aboveground tanks 30:22.7, 30:22.7.2, 30:22.7.3, 30:22.9.2, 30:22.10.2, 30:A.22.7.3.1 to
A.22.7.3.11, 30:Annex B
Containers and portable tanks 30:9.4.2
Definition 1:3.3.86, 30:3.3.56.1
Storage tank buildings 30:24.13.3, 30:24.13.6
Vaults30:25.6.2
Emergency rescue vehicles see Emergency medical service (EMS)
Emergency response see Emergency incidents; Incidents; Response
Emergency response facilities

Communications systems 1221:4.1.3, 1221:Chap. 6, 1221:7.3.3, 1221:7.4, 1221:9.1.1.5.1,
1221:9.1.1.7 to 9.1.1.10, 1221:10.5.7, 1221:10.10.1, 1221:10.10.2, 1221:11.3.3, 1221:A.7.3.3,
1221:A.7.4.1 to A.7.4.18, 1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(2), 1221:A.10.5.7.2
Definition 1221:3.3.33, 1221:A.3.3.33
Emergency response guidebook (ERG) 472:4.2.3, 472:5.2.3(1), 472:A.4.2.3

Emergency response operations (fire brigade) 1081:4.3.10, 1081:5.1.2, 1081:8.1.1, 1081:8.2.2 to

8.2.4, 1081:A.4.3.10, 1081:A.5.1.2.2 to A.5.1.2.5, 1081:A.8.2.2(A) to A.8.2.4
Emergency response organizations (agencies) see also Emergency medical service (EMS); Fire
departments
Communications 1221
Definition 600:3.3.6, 1221:3.3.32, 1221:A.3.3.32, 1250:3.3.6, 1250:A.3.3.6, 1561:3.3.18,
1561:A.3.3.18
General staff 1561:5.3.21, 1561:5.10, 1561:A.5.4, 1561:A.5.5, 1561:A.5.10
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Hotels and dormitories 101:28.7.1, 101:29.7.1, 101:A.28.7.1.1, 101:A.28.7.1.2, 101:A.29.7.1.1,
101:A.29.7.1.2
Incident management systems 1561
Members
Risk management 1250
Emergency response personnel 101:5.4.6, 5000:5.4.4 see also Emergency response units; specific
personnel, e.g., Fire fighters
Construction to protect 1:5.2.2.7
Definition 610:3.3.10, 1991:3.3.22, 1992:3.3.18
Protective clothing for see Protective clothing
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 1981
Vehicle operation policies for 1451:Chap. 7, 1500:6.2.3
Emergency response units 1221:7.4.5 to 7.4.9, 1221:9.3.1.2, 1221:A.7.4.7, 1221:A.7.4.8

Alerting systems 1221:9.1.1.7, 1221:9.3.4.1.17, 1221:9.4, 1221:9.5, 1221:10.5.7, 1221:11.3.3,
1221:A.9.3.4.1.17, 1221:A.9.4.2.1, 1221:A.9.4.3, 1221:A.10.5.7.2
Dispatching systems 1221:7.4.17, 1221:9.1.1.7 to 9.1.1.9, 1221:10.6.2
First responder, report from 1221:7.4.9
Emergency response vehicles 1451:Chap. 7, 1500:6.2.2.1, 1500:6.2.3 see also Fire apparatus
Private vehicles used for emergency response 1500:6.2.14, 1500:A.6.2.14
Emergency scene see Incident scene
Emergency service organizations see also Emergency response organizations (agencies); Fire
departments; Fire service
Definition 1201:3.3.3, 1201:A.3.3.3
Public, emergency services provided to 1201
Emergency services personnel see Emergency response personnel
Emergency services system 1201:4.4.2, 1201:4.4.4

Definition 1201:3.3.8.1, 1201:A.3.3.8.1, 1201:Fig. A.3.3.8.1, 1250:3.3.7, 1250:A.3.3.7
Emergency shutdown devices (ESDs) 52:12.8.4

CNG systems 52:8.11.5, 52:8.11.7, 52:8.11.8.1(2), 52:8.11.9
Hydrogen systems 52:9.3.3.13.1(1), 52:9.10.5, 52:9.10.7 to 9.10.9, 52:14.4.3, 52:14.4.7.2,
52:14.8.4, 52:14.11.3
LNG systems 52:15.2.1.2(3), 52:15.2.1.2(4)
Fueling facilities 52:12.4.2, 52:12.11.3
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LNG-to-CNG systems 52:12.10.3
Emergency shutdown systems 85:4.6.4.1, 730:20.4.3.4.1, 730:20.4.3.4.2

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.4.2, 85:7.6.2.5 to 7.6.2.7, 85:7.6.3, 85:7.7.5.4, 85:7.8.5.4
Electric generating plants 850:5.3.3, 850:Annex D
Gas 115:8.2.2, 115:9.2.2
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.8.9
Industrial machinery (emergency switching off) 79:9.2.5.4.1, 79:9.2.5.4.2, 79:9.2.7.3.1, 79:10.2.2.3,
79:10.7, 79:10.8, 79:A.9.2.5.4, 79:A.10.7.2.2, 79:A.10.8.2.1, 79:A.10.8.4.2
Laser equipment 115:7.5.1, 115:7.5.2.2, 115:7.5.3.2, 115:10.6.7, 115:12.1.1, 115:12.1.3,
115:12.3, 115:12.4, 115:12.5(3)
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:10.5, 59A:11.6.19, 59A:12.2.2(6), 59A:12.3,
59A:A.11.6.19
Motor fuel dispensing facilities, power cutoff 30A:6.7, 30A:8.4
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.4.3, 85:6.6.5.2.5, 85:6.6.5.2.14, 85:6.6.5.3, 85:6.7.5.2.5,
85:6.7.5.3, 85:6.8.5.2.5, 85:6.8.5.3, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:A.6.6.5.3.2, 85:A.6.7.5.3.2,
85:B.2.4.8, 85:B.2.4.9, 85:B.3.4.8, 85:B.3.4.9, 85:C.1.4, 85:C.1.5.4, 85:C.1.5.5, 85:C.2.4,
85:C.2.5.4, 85:C.2.5.5
Stokers 85:10.4.7
Emergency shutoff controls see also Shutoff devices

Aircraft fueling systems 407:4.3.15, 407:4.3.22, 407:4.4.3.3, 407:4.4.5, 407:4.5.9, 407:4.6.3.3,
407:4.6.6 to 4.6.10, 407:5.2.5, 407:5.3, 407:A.4.4.5.2, 407:A.4.4.5.4
Emergency shutoff valves 55:7.3.1.12, 55:7.3.1.12.1, 55:8.4.6, 55:11.2.4.2.1 to 11.2.4.2.3,

55:11.2.4.2.2.2
Emergency signals see Signals
Emergency stop
Flame effects before an audience 160:9.1.4.1(1), 160:9.3.1, 160:9.3.1.1(1), 160:9.3.1.4,
160:9.3.1.6, 160:A.9.3.1, 160:A.9.3.3.2
Emergency systems
Health care occupancies 99:4.4.2.2.2, 99:4.4.2.2.4.4, 99:4.5.2.2.2, 99:A.4.4.2.2.2.2(4),
99:A.4.4.2.2.2.3, 99:A.4.5.2.2.2(4)
Marine vessels 1405:5.6.2, 1405:6.11.3.2, 1405:9.7.4.2, 1405:10.4.5, 1405:12.10, 1405:12.15.2,
1405:13.9, 1405:13.10(3), 1405:A.12.10.8
Emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications 1071

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Emergency vehicles see also Fire apparatus
Emergency voice/alarm communications see Voice/alarm communications, emergency
Emission control systems

LP-Gas, low emission transfer 58:6.5.4.4, 58:6.24.4.3, 58:6.26.5, 58:11.4.1.6
Definition 58:3.3.38, 58:A.3.3.38
Vehicle 921:25.5.2
Emissions, fugitive 30:24.10.2, 30:A.24.10.2, 30:Annex F

Definition 1:3.3.119, 1:A.3.3.119, 30:3.3.20, 30:A.3.3.20
Empennage
Employees
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:12.5.2, 61:Annex D
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:Chap. 8
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems, use of 2001:1.5.1, 2001:7.6, 2001:7.8, 2001:8.3,
2001:A.1.5.1, 2001:A.7.6.2, 2001:A.7.8, 2001:A.8.3.2
Designated
Electrical safety requirements, workplace 70E
Fire brigades see Fire brigades
Fire department see Fire departments, Personnel
Fire safety education 1201:6.4.7, 1201:6.4.8, 1201:A.6.4.7
Hazardous materials incidents, specialists for
Definition 472:3.3.58, 472:A.3.3.58.1 to A.3.3.58.3
Historic structures 914:9.4.5.5, 914:10.2.2, 914:15.3.4, 914:A.9.4.5.5, 914:A.15.3.4
Illness and injury 450:5.5.3.2.1(11)
Pesticide storage facilities 434:4.7, 434:C.1.2.10
Residential board and care staff see Residential board and care staff
Theft prevention 730:18.4.1, 730:A.18.4.1.1
Turnover 450:5.5.3.2.1(12)
EMS see Emergency medical service (EMS)
Emulsification
Water additive solution 18A:7.6, 18A:A.7.6.1, 18A:A.7.6.3
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Emulsifier
Emulsion
Definition 18A:3.3.12, 18A:A.3.3.12
Emulsion explosives 495:Chap. 7

Enable (flame effects before an audience) 160:9.1.4.1(3), 160:9.3.3, 160:9.3.5.1, 160:9.3.5.4.1 to

9.3.5.4.3, 160:9.3.5.5, 160:A.9.3.3, 160:A.9.3.5.3, 160:A.9.3.5.4
Definition 160:3.3.7, 160:A.3.3.7
Enable button 160:9.3.5.4.3, 160:A.9.3.5.4

Enabling devices (industrial machinery) 79:9.2.5.7

Encapsulated packaging 30B:6.3.2.2, 30B:A.6.3.2.2

Encapsulating 1994:5.1.2.1, 1994:6.1.5

Definition 1992:3.3.19, 1994:3.3.27, 1994:A.3.3.26
Encapsulating liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:5.1.6, 1992:6.5, 1992:7.5, 1992:8.2.9,

1992:8.3.1.1, 1992:8.3.7
Encapsulation (encapsulated storage)

Sprinkler systems
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.2.1(3), 13:Table 14.4.1, 13:A.14.2.1(3)
Rack storage 13:16.2.4.2.2, 13:16.3.1.2.1, 13:17.2.1.2, 13:17.3.1.1, 13:A.16.2.4.2.2,
13:A.17.3.1.1
Enclosed
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.15
Enclosed compartments, fire apparatus 1901:15.1.1, 1901:A.15.1.1, 1901:D.3(1), 1906:6.4.4.3,

1906:A.6.4.4.3
Definition 1901:3.3.61, 1906:3.3.32
Enclosed courts see Courts
Enclosed spaces
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 5.2, 820:Chap. 9
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Enclosed structures
Definition 600:3.3.7, 1081:3.3.4
Enclosed tanks 110:5.5.1.1

Enclosed transit stations 130:5.5.6.2.2, 130:5.5.6.3.2.5(3), 130:5.7.4

Enclosure envelope 12A:B.2.6.1.1

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.12
Enclosure strength (P ) 69:13.3.2

es
Enclosures see also Fences

Arcing parts 70:110.18, 70E:400.12
Boilers see Boilers, Enclosures
Bonding 70:250.96, 70:250.146
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.3, 5000:15.7.3.4.3(2), 5000:15.7.3.4.4(2), 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.6
Bulkheads 101:24.2.7
Bullet-resisting 730:6.8.2.2, 730:6.8.2.4, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(10), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(5)
Busways 70B:24.4.7, 70B:24.4.8.3
Cabinets and cutout boxes 70:312.7 to 312.9, 70:312.11(D)
Chimney 211:4.3, 211:6.1.4, 211:8.2.2.2.1, 211:8.3.3.2.1, 211:10.6.3
Circuits in, number of 70:90.8(B)
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.5.1.4.3, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(25), 2001:5.3,
2001:5.5.3.3, 2001:7.4, 2001:7.5.3, 2001:7.7.2.3, 2001:8.7.1(1), 2001:A.1.4.2,
2001:A.5.1.2.2(28), 2001:A.5.3.5, 2001:A.5.3.6, 2001:A.5.5.3.3, 2001:A.7.5.3, 2001:A.7.7.2.3,
2001:A.8.7.1, 2001:Annex C, 2001:Annex D
Marine systems 2001:8.7, 2001:A.8.7.1, 2001:A.8.7.2
Total flooding systems 2001:1.4.2.3, 2001:A.1.4.2
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.3.2.2(2), 120:6.2.1.3 to 6.2.1.6, 120:7.6.5.2,
120:7.6.6, 120:A.6.2.1.4.1, 120:A.6.2.1.6, 120:A.7.6.5.2.7, 120:A.7.6.5.2.10
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:10.3.2
Cranes, hoists, resistors70:610.2(B)
Definition 52:3.3.14, 68:3.3.8, 68:A.3.3.8, 69:3.3.12, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.39, 750:3.3.5,
750:A.3.3.5, 2001:C.1.3.11
Dispenser
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Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:8.4.2.2
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:9.3.2.2
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:6.2.1
Duct 96:4.3, 96:4.5, 96:7.7.2.1, 96:7.7.2.2, 96:7.7.3, 96:7.7.4, 96:7.7.5.1, 96:7.7.5.2, 96:A.4.3.2,
96:A.7.7.2.2
Factory-built grease 96:4.2.4.2, 96:4.3, 96:7.7.1.5, 96:7.7.2.2.4, 96:7.7.2.2.5, 96:A.4.2.4.2,
96:A.4.3.2
Field-applied grease 96:4.2.4.2, 96:4.3, 96:7.7.1.5, 96:7.7.2.2.4, 96:7.7.2.2.5, 96:A.4.2.4.2,
96:A.4.3.2
Dust collection 664:8.2.2.3, 664:8.5.4
Dusttight 499:4.1.6, 499:4.1.7.3
Electrical
Damp or wet locations 70E:420.5
Industrial machinery 79:6.2.2, 79:6.2.3, 79:Chap. 11, 79:13.3, 79:13.4, 79:16.2, 79:A.6.2.3.1,
79:A.13.3.1, 79:Annex F
Inspection of 70B:B.1.17, 70B:Table I.1
Maintenance of 70E:205.5, 70E:210.1, 70E:210.2
Service equipment 70E:400.21(F), 70E:410.10(E)(2)
Electrolytic cells 70:668.40
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, and stairway chair lifts 70:620.4,
70:620 .VIII
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts
5000:54.5.3, 5000:54.7
Engine 37:4.3, 37:11.3.4
Definition 37:3.3.2, 37:A.3.3.2
Outdoors, engines located 37:4.1.4(2), 37:A.4.1.4(2)
Roofs, engines located on 37:4.1.3.1, 37:A.4.1.3.1(2)
Exhausted
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids 1:63.2.18, 1:63.3.5.3.2
Definition 1:3.3.89, 1:A.3.3.89, 318:3.3.6, 5000:3.3.182.1, 5000:A.3.3.182.1
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.4.5, 318:6.6(3), 318:7.1.3.2, 318:8.6.1.3,
318:8.6.2.2, 318:10.9.2.3
Exit see Exit enclosures
Exit passageways 1:14.7.2, 5000:11.2.6.2
Explosion prevention 69
Explosion-resistant 45:7.1.2(2), 45:7.2
Explosion venting 68:6.3, 68:6.4, 68:6.5.1, 68:6.6, 68:6.8.1, 68:7.4.5, 68:7.5, 68:8.6.3, 68:8.10,
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68:A.6.3.1.1 to A.6.3.5.6, 68:A.6.4, 68:A.6.6, 68:A.7.4.5, 68:A.7.5, 68:A.8.6.3, 68:A.8.10,
68:B.5.2, 68:B.5.3
Fenced
Aerosol products storage 30B:6.3.8.1 to 6.3.8.3, 30B:A.6.3.8.2.3.2
Fire growth and 921:5.7.4.1.3.6, 921:5.10, 921:A.5.10.4.5, 921:A.5.10.6.2
Fire pump controllers 20:10.3.3, 20:12.3.3, 20:A.12.3.3.1, 20:B.3.2.1
Fire resistant 101A:4.6.8.1, 101A:7.2.4.2.3(C), 101A:7.2.4.2.3(D), 101A:7.4.4.2.3, 101A:8.5.2.3.1,
101A:9.5.2.3.1, 120:7.6.6
Flood elevation, below 5000:39.11, 5000:A.39.11.1.1 to A.39.11.2.1
Grounding 70:250.64(D), 70:250.64(E), 70:250 .IV, 70E:410.10(E)
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:1.4.1, 12A:1.4.4, 12A:1.4.5, 12A:5.3, 12A:6.4,
12A:6.7.2.2, 12A:A.1.4.4, 12A:A.5.3.1.2, 12A:A.5.5.2, 12A:A.5.8.2, 12A:A.6.7.2.2, 12A:Annex B
Definition 12A:B.1.3
Handhole enclosures 70:314.29, 70:314.30
Hazardous (classified) locations 70B:23.2.5, 70B:23.2.10.1, 70B:23.2.10.3
High-intensity discharge lamp auxiliary equipment70:410.103(A)
Induction and dielectric heating 70:665.20, 70E:430.7(B)(1)
Industrial control panels 70:409.100
Intrinsically safe conductors in 70:504.30(A)(2)
Laboratory unit 45:5.1, 45:Table 5.1.1, 45:A.5.1.9
Motion picture projectors 40:5.1.2, 40:8.1, 40:A.8.1.1, 40:A.8.1.4, 40:C.1, 40:C.2
Motor control equipment 70B:Table 12.2.2, 70B:12.3, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.2.1.1
Nonmetallic-sheathed cable, integral enclosures 70:334.40(C)
Over 600 volts 70:110.31, 70E:400.18, 70E:400.21(C), 70E:410.8(B)(1), 70E:450.1(H)
Overcurrent protection 70:240 .III
Panelboards 70:408.38, 70E:420.4
Parking structures 5000:7.4.3.6.5, 5000:7.4.3.6.6, 5000:D.6.6, 5000:D.6.7
Pressurized, for electric equipment in hazardous locations 496
Prison cell/sleeping rooms 101A:5.4.8
Protected
Aerosol products storage 30B:5.3.3 to 5.3.5, 30B:5.4.2, 30B:5.7, 30B:5.8, 30B:A.5.7,
30B:A.5.8.1, 30B:A.5.14.3.3
Definition 30B:3.3.22, 2001:C.1.3.13
Halon protected enclosure
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Purged and pressurized enclosures for electrical equipment 496
Purged 496
Radio equipment 70:810.71(A)
Ramps 5000:11.2.5.6
Security fences 241:7.2.5.4, 241:A.7.2.5.4
Signs 70:600.8, 70:600.42(H), 70E:400.14
Smokeproof see Smokeproof enclosures
Stairs see Stairs
Steam generator
HRSG enclosure 85:4.6.2.3.2.1, 85:8.4.2.2.1, 85:8.5, 85:8.6.4, 85:8.9.3.2.2 to 8.9.3.2.7,
85:A.8.5, 85:A.8.6.4
Strength 68:6.3.1 to 6.3.3, 68:A.6.3.2, 68:A.6.3.3.1
Substations 70B:9.1.6, 70B:Table I.1
Subsurface 70E:400.8(B)
Sulfur, handling of 655:4.2.2.1, 655:4.2.3.2, 655:6.2.4
Switches 70:404.3, 70:404.12, 70:404.18, 70:450.8(C)
Switchgear assemblies 70B:9.2.1.2 to 9.2.1.6, 70B:9.2.3, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.2.1.1
Temporary 241:4.3, 914:13.2.3
Underground 70:110.59 see also Manholes; Vaults
Vertical openings 5000:4.4.5, 5000:8.12.1.2 to 8.12.1.5, 5000:15.6.2.3, 5000:15.7.3.4.3(2),
5000:15.7.3.4.4(2), 5000:15.7.3.6, 5000:25.3.1.1.1, 5000:25.3.1.1.4, 5000:26.3.3.1.1,
5000:27.3.1, 5000:28.3.1.1.1, 5000:A.8.12.1.2
Volume
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Figs. A.4.2(d) to (f)
End suction pumps 20:6.1.1.2, 20:Fig.A.6.1.1(a)

End-to-end verification 92B:A.7.3.6

Definition 92A:3.3.3, 92B:3.3.6
End walls 221:5.16.2, 221:A.5.16.2.1

Endangered area 472:5.2.4, 472:7.2.5, 472:8.2.2, 472:A.5.2.4, 472:A.8.2.2(3), 472:A.8.2.2(6)

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Endothermic generators 86:12.1.3, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.12.1.3
Endotracheal tube 99:D.3.5.4

Definition 99:3.3.178.1, 99:A.3.3.178.1
Energized see also Live parts

Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.40
Electrical work permit 70E:110.8(B)(2), 70E:130.1(A), 70E:Annex J
Likely to become
Motors, motor circuits, and controllers 70:430 .XII
Energy
®
Building Energy Code 900
Conservation of 70B:4.3
Definition 115:3.3.5, 115:A.3.3.5
Efficiency 900, 5000:4.1.6.1, 5000:5.3.6, 5000:15.8.7, 5000:15.10.1.5, 5000:Chap. 51
Utilization of 70B:22.3
Energy absorbing system (helmets) 1971:6.4.2, 1971:6.5.2(2), 1971:6.6.2(2), 1971:7.4.4(4)

Definition 1851:3.3.30, 1951:3.3.32, 1971:3.3.36
Energy converters see Converters, energy
Energy management systems and smoke control 92A:6.5
Engine companies
Engine compartment
Commercial marine vessels and pleasure craft 52:17.3.2, 52:17.11
Fire investigations 921:28.4.7.3, 921:28.6.2.3, 921:28.6.2.4, 921:28.10.1.1.4, 921:A.28.4.7.3
Engine-driven generators 1221:4.7.2, 1221:4.7.8, 1911:13.7, 1911:A.13.7.1.1

Alarm systems 72:4.4.1.5.1(2), 72:4.4.1.5.2.1, 72:4.4.1.5.2.2, 72:4.4.1.9, 72:4.4.7.3.1.4,
72:9.5.1.7, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.4.4.1.5.1
Engine exhaust systems

Definition 302:3.3.11, 302:A.3.3.11
Fire apparatus 20:A.13.3, 1901:12.2.5, 1901:A.12.2.5.1
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.3.4, 414:C.6.3.4
Fire pump engine 20:11.5, 20:A.11.5.3
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.12, 1912:5.10, 1912:6.10
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Wildland fire apparatus 1906:5.2.5, 1906:10.6, 1906:A.5.2.5, 1906:A.10.6.2
Marine
Fire investigations 921:28.4.4, 921:28.8.3.1, 921:28.8.3.2, 921:28.10.1.1.4
Motor vehicle 921:25.5.2
Engine fuel dispensing devices see Fuel dispensing systems and devices
Engine negative terminal

Engine rooms
Marine vessels 52:17.3.2, 52:17.11, 52:17.15.6, 52:17.16.1, 52:17.16.2, 52:A.17.16.1(7) see also
Engineering and machinery spaces
Engine test cells (aircraft)

Construction and systems 423:4.1.1, 423:4.1.2, 423:4.2, 423:5.2.1, 423:5.2.5.1, 423:5.3.1 to
5.3.4, 423:5.3.8, 423:5.4.3, 423:5.4.4(2), 423:5.4.5, 423:A.4.2, 423:A.5.3.8
Explosion hazard analysis 423:4.1.4, 423:A.4.1.4
Fire protection 423:6.2, 423:7.5.5, 423:7.5.6, 423:7.6.3, 423:7.6.4, 423:A.7.6.3, 423:Annex B,
423:Annex C
Engine test facilities (aircraft) see Aircraft engines
Engine test stand (aircraft)

Engineered material arresting systems (EMAS) 402:4.2.2.1, 402:7.3.3.1, 402:9.3.3.1
Engineered systems
Chimney or venting 211:4.1.2.5(3), 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:6.1.3.4, 211:9.5.1.2, 211:9.5.2,
211:A.4.1.2.5(3), 211:A.9.5.2
Definition 211:3.3.147.1, 211:A.3.3.147.1
Definition 17:3.4.2, 2001:3.3.10
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.9.2.3, 17:6.2.2.5 to 6.2.2.6, 17:10.1.2.1, 17:A.5.9.1
Water mist systems 750:9.4.1.3.2
Engineering analysis/fire hazard analysis 502:4.3.1, 502:8.4.1.1, 502:H.3

Definition 130:3.3.14, 130:A.3.3.14, 502:3.3.16, 502:A.3.316
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.12, 130:6.2.4, 130:7.1.2.4, 130:7.1.3, 130:7.2.2(6),
130:7.2.3, 130:8.4.1.3.1, 130:8.4.1.15, 130:8.4.2, 130:A.5.12, 130:A.6.2.4, 130:A.8.4.1.15,
130:Annex E
Vehicles 130:8.6.4
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Engineering and machinery spaces 301:6.1.6, 301:7.5.2.1, 301:7.11.2.6, 301:9.2.5, 301:9.2.16.4,
301:9.2.16.5, 301:9.2.16.7, 301:Chap. 14, 301:A.6.1.6.1, 301:A.9.2.16.7, 301:B.1.5, 301:B.1.7,
301:B.1.9, 1405:5.2.2, 1405:6.11.3, 1405:9.7.2.1, 1405:9.7.2.3, 1405:9.7.3.2, 1405:9.8.2,
1405:9.8.3, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:10.4.4, 1405:12.5, 1405:12.6.1, 1405:12.14.2
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:9.3.6.1
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.2.5.2.1, 301:20.8
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:8.3.1, 2001:A.8.2.1
Definition 12:3.4.2.3, 301:3.4.2, 301:A.3.4.2, 302:3.3.28, 2001:3.3.18, 2010:3.4.4.2
Extinguishing systems in 1405:5.5.7, 1405:12.14.1, 1405:A.5.5.7
Fires 1405:12.10, 1405:12.14, 1405:A.12.10.8
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:1.1.2, 302:4.1.2, 302:4.1.3, 302:4.1.5, 302:10.11.1,
302:10.15.7, 302:12.1.1.2, 302:12.1.2.8, 302:A.10.15.7, 302:A.12.1.1.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.8.5, 301:21.8, 301:21.15.2.6.1.1(1), 301:21.15.3, 301:21.15.7,
301:21.15.12.7, 301:21.15.13.2
Separation requirements 301:7.1.3.1.1, 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2,
301:Table 14.1.4, 301:Table 15.1.3, 301:Table 18.1.2, 301:19.4.1, 301:21.15.3
Engineering controls
Definition 1581:3.3.11, 1581:A.3.3.11
Engineering drawings
Engineers
Professional 101:31.3.5.12.3
Definition 1:3.3.191, 101:3.3.189, 102:3.3.18, 5000:3.3.488
Registered
Definition 501:1.2.19, 1006:3.3.146, 1006:A.3.3.146, 1670:3.3.100, 1670:A.3.3.100
Engines
Aircraft
Fuel servicing and 407:5.5.1, 407:5.21.1, 407:5.21.2, 407:A.5.2, 407:A.5.21.2(2)
Maintenance 410:4.8
Test facilities for 423
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.3, 414:4.14.2.3, 414:6.2.1(1), 414:A.4.1.5,
414:A.4.3.1.2, 414:C.5, 414:C.6.1
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:12.2, 1901:23.5, 1901:23.6.1, 1901:A.12.2.1 to A.12.2.5.1,
1901:A.23.5.1, 1901:A.23.6.1.1 to A.23.6.1.4, 1901:D.3(9)
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.4.7, 1911:6.4, 1911:6.5, 1911:7.4 to 7.8,
1911:13.7.1, 1911:13.7.2, 1911:A.6.4.1, 1911:A.7.4.5, 1911:A.7.6, 1911:A.13.7.1.1,
1911:D.4
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.1, 1912:5.6, 1912:5.19.10.1, 1912:5.20.2(1), 1912:5.20.4.1,
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1912:6.6, 1912:6.19.10.1, 1912:6.20.1(1), 1912:6.20.3, 1912:A.5.6.2, 1912:A.6.6.1,
1912:A.6.6.2, 1912:A.6.19.10.1, 1912:D.2, 1912:D.4
Combustion 37
Definition 37:3.3.3
Diesel see Diesel equipment
For emergency use 37:9.2.1.1, 37:9.3.1.1, 37:11.3.3.1, 37:11.3.4.1, 37:11.4.2.1.1, 37:A.11.4.2.1.1
Definition 37:3.3.3.2, 37:A.3.3.3.2
Fire investigations 921:9.8.5, 921:18.3.4, 921:28.4.1.1, 921:28.4.1.2, 921:28.4.6.1,
921:28.7.2.1.1, 921:28.8.4, 921:A.28.4.1.2
Fire pumps, diesel see Diesel equipment
Gas turbine 37
Internal combustion
Construction sites, at 241:4.4, 241:A.4.4.1
Fire pumps 20:5.12.2.2, 20:11.1.3.2, 20:B.1.26, 20:B.1.28
Tank vehicles 385:8.1
Turbines 850:Chap. 8
LP-Gas-fueled 58:5.2.4.4, 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:5.17.6, 58:6.2.2, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:7.2.3.2(A),
58:9.1.2(4), 58:Chap. 11, 58:A.9.1.2(4)
Marine
Fire investigations 921:28.4.1.1, 921:28.4.1.2, 921:28.4.6.1, 921:28.7.2.1.1, 921:28.8.4,
921:A.28.4.1.2
Inboard 302:Fig. 9.2.2(a), 302:9.2.5, 302:9.2.6, 921:28.2, 921:28.4.1.1, 921:28.4.1.2,
921:28.4.6.1, 921:28.7.2.1.1.2, 921:A.28.4.1.2
Inboard/outboard (I/O) 921:28.2, 921:28.4.1.1, 921:28.4.1.2, 921:28.4.6.1, 921:A.28.4.1.2
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 5, 302:9.2.5, 302:9.2.6, 302:C.3
Marine vessels
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:Chap. 12, 1925:19.3.8, 1925:19.3.9, 1925:19.3.29
Inboard 1925:12.3, 1925:12.4, 1925:12.5.1.3, 1925:12.5.7.5, 1925:19.3.8.2, 1925:A.12.3.3
Outboard 1925:12.2
Portable
Pumpers, fire department see Pumper fire apparatus
Pumps
Auxiliary 1901:17.9, 1901:A.17.9.4
Fire 1901:16.3, 1901:16.10.1.1, 1901:16.10.2, 1901:16.11, 1901:16.13.3, 1901:A.16.3.4,
1901:A.16.10.2.1, 1901:A.16.11.1
Diesel engines see Diesel equipment
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Industrial supply 1901:18.3, 1901:18.10, 1901:18.11, 1901:A.18.3.3, 1901:A.18.10,
1901:A.18.11.1
Rundown time
Stationary gas 54:10.24
Engulfment
Ensemble elements see also Protective ensembles

Definition 1851:3.3.32, 1851:A.3.3.32, 1994:3.3.29, 1994:A.3.3.28
Ensembles
Protective see Protective ensembles
Entity
Entrainment 921:7.2.3.2
Smoke and heat venting design 204:4.5.3, 204:9.2.3.3, 204:A.1.1.1, 204:A.4.5.3, 204:C.2
Entrances (accessibility) 101:12.2.3.6, 101:13.2.3.6, 101:A.12.2.3.6.6, 101:A.13.2.3.6.6,

5000:5.2.2.7, 5000:12.2.5, 5000:12.6.4, 5000:12.45.5.6.5, 5000:12.45.5.6.6, 5000:15.6.2.1.2.3,
5000:16.2.3.3, 5000:16.2.7.2, 5000:16.2.7.3
Entrant, authorized
Definition 1006:3.3.9, 1006:A.3.3.9
Entry 1006:5.2.5, 1006:11.1.8, 1006:11.1.11(A), 1006:11.2.1(B), 1006:11.2.2(B), 1006:12.2.2(B),

1006:13.1.4(A), 1006:15.1.1, 1006:17.2.1, 1006:17.3.8, 1006:17.3.16, 1006:18.2.1, 1006:18.3.1,
1006:18.3.5, 1006:A.17.2.1, 1006:A.18.3.1
Confined space rescues see Confined spaces
Definition 1006:3.3.61, 1670:3.3.35
Fire investigations 921:11.3.2, 921:11.3.3, 921:14.2.7, 921:16.3.5.3.6, 921:17.3.1.1, 921:22.2.1.7,
921:22.3.4, 921:27.5.2.4, 921:28.3.5.1
Forcible 1710:5.2.3.2, 1710:5.2.4.3.1, 1720:4.6.6
Permit 1670:A.7.2.4(4), 1670:A.7.2.4(6)
Definition 1670:3.3.36, 1670:A.3.3.36
Right of 921:11.3.2, 921:11.3.3, 921:14.2.7, 921:22.2.1.7
Team
Vehicle/machinery 1006:10.1.4, 1006:10.1.6, 1006:10.2.2 to 10.2.4
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Environment
Aerosol extinguishing systems, use of 2010:4.3, 2010:5.1.1, 2010:9.2.4, 2010:9.2.5.2, 2010:A.4.3
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems, effect of 2001:1.6, 2001:A.1.6
Control of 550:7.3.3.3
Chemical composition
Physical properties
Definition 1670:3.3.38, 1670:A.3.3.38
Essential environment, maintain
Fire service training facility, effect of 1402:5.1(4), 1402:5.3(4), 1402:6.5, 1402:13.2.4,
1402:A.13.2.4
Foam extinguishing systems, issues of 1150:4.2.1, 1150:4.3.2, 1150:5.1, 1150:A.1.2, 1150:A.4.2.1
Foam used for manual fire fighting, issues of 1145:4.1.2.3, 1145:4.2.3.2, 1145:4.3.4
Interior see Interior environment
Marine
Merchant vessels, fire protection methods 301:1.1.1, 301:1.2.2, 301:A.4.1
Operations in 1405:Chap. 4, 1405:5.1.4
Pollution control 1405:8.2.2.4, 1405:9.5.3, 1405:12.8.1, 1405:14.3.3, 1405:15.3
Tenable see Tenable environment
Environmental air
Environmental surfaces
Cleaning and disinfecting 1581:8.3.9, 1581:8.7.2, 1581:8.7.3, 1581:A.8.3.9
Environmental systems, health care occupancies 99:Chap. 6
EPM see Electrical preventive maintenance (EPM)
EPS see Emergency power supply (EPS)
EPSS see Emergency power supply systems (EPSS)
Equipment see also specific equipment

Definition 101:3.3.62, 820:3.3.18, 5000:3.3.185, 5000:A.3.3.185
Equipment allowance 414:A.4.2.1

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Equipment enclosures see Enclosures
Equipment grounding bus

Equipment grounding conductors see Grounding conductors
Equipment operators see Operators
Equipment rooms, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 7.5
Equipment system
Equipotential plane 70:547.10, 70:682.33

Definition 70:100 .I, 70:547.2, 70:682.2
Equivalency
Equivalent leakage area (ELA)

Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:5.1.2.2(28), 2001:A.5.1.2.2(28), 2001:C.1.3.3,
2001:C.2.6.1.1
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:B.2.6.1, 12A:B.2.6.3, 12A:B.2.7.1.1, 12A:B.2.7.3.4
Escalators 1:14.11.4, 101:7.2.7, 101:7.7.4, 101:8.6.3(3), 101:8.6.8.5, 101:8.6.8.6, 101:9.4.2,

101:A.8.6.8.6(2), 5000:8.12.5.2, 5000:8.12.5.3, 5000:11.2.7, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:11.8.1.1,
5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:54.2, 5000:A.11.8.1.1
Apartment buildings 101:30.5.3, 101:31.2.2.8, 101:31.5.3, 101:A.31.2.2.8, 5000:25.5.3
Assembly occupancies 101:12.5.3, 101:13.2.2.8, 101:13.5.3, 5000:16.5.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:12.6.2.3.2, 5000:15.5.5.5(4)
Business occupancies 101:38.5.3, 101:39.2.2.8, 101:39.5.3, 5000:28.5.3
Electrical equipment and wiring 70:620, 70E:430.3
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.2.3.1, 130:5.5.1.2, 130:5.5.2, 130:5.5.6.3.2, 130:5.5.6.3.2.5,
130:5.6.2, 130:5.7.3.1, 130:A.5.5.2.1(1), 130:A.5.5.6.3.2.2 to A.5.5.6.3.2.6, 130:C.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.5.3, 101:29.2.2.8, 101:29.5.3, 101:A.28.5.3.2, 101:A.29.2.2.8,
5000:24.5.3, 5000:A.24.5.3.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.8, 101:40.5.3, 5000:29.5.3
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Mercantile occupancies 101:36.5.3, 101:37.2.2.8, 101:37.5.3, 5000:27.5.3
Merchant vessels 301:8.2.5.7, 301:9.5, 301:20.13.5, 301:21.2.2.1.1(3), 301:21.13.5
Parking structures 101:42.8.5.3, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(2), 5000:30.8.5.3
Permits 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2
Smoke compartments 5000:16.4.3.3.2
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.4, 13:A.8.15.4
Escape 921:10.8.4
Means of see Means of escape
Escape belts see Ladder belts
Escape devices or systems 101:4.6.10.2, 101:7.2.10, 101:A.4.6.10.2, 101:A.7.1.1

Escape rope see Rope
Escape routes see also Means of escape

Dwellings 1452:4.2, 1452:7.1
Escape trunk 1405:9.7.3.2, 1405:9.8.3, 1405:12.14.5.6

Escutcheon plates 13:6.2.7, 13:A.6.2.7.2, 13:A.8.3.1.5.2, 13D:7.5.7, 13R:5.1.1.6, 13R:A.5.1.1.6.2
ESFR see Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers
Essential electrical systems (health care occupancies) 70:517 .III, 99:4.4, 99:4.5.1, 99:10.2.6.5,
99:13.3.4.2, 99:14.3.4.2, 99:17.3.4.2, 99:18.3.4.2, 99:A.4.4.1.1.1 to A.4.4.4.1.2.1, 99:C.4.2, 99:C.4.3
Type 2 99:4.5, 99:A.4.5.2.2.1 to A.4.5.2.2.4.2
Essential environment, maintain

Essential facilities
Definition 5000:3.3.204.2, 5000:35.2.13.1
Essential job tasks

Medical conditions, evaluation of
Candidates 1582:6.1.1, 1582:6.1.2, 1582:6.2, 1582:A.6.1.1
Fire service members 1582:Chap. 9
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Essential personnel
Estimated in-service weight

Definition 1906:3.3.33, 1912:3.3.16
Estimated time of arrival (ETA)

Estimated time of departure (ETD)

Ethanol 853:A.6.6, 1125:7.5.1.3
Ethylene oxide, storage, handling, and use of 560, 5000:6.4.2.22
Evacuation, emergency 1:1.7.14, 1:5.2.2.6, 1:10.5, 1:A.10.5.2, 101:7.2.13.2, 101:A.7.1.1,

5000:4.1.3.1.2.1, 5000:11.2.13.2
Aircraft see Aircraft evacuation
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:7.2.3(2), 423:7.2.4(1), 423:7.2.5, 423:7.3.3(2), 423:7.3.4(1),
423:7.3.5, 423:7.4.2, 423:7.5.4
Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.1, 1:20.6.2.2.1.2, 1:20.6.2.2.2, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2,
101:20.7.1, 101:21.7.1, 101:A.20.7.1.4, 101:A.21.7.1.4
Apartment buildings as board and care occupancies 101:32.7.1.1, 101:33.7.1.1
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.4.3.5(2), 5000:16.4.3.5
Capability 1620:16.4.1, 5000:5.4.3, 5000:5.8.5, 5000:A.5.4.3.1 to A.5.4.3.6
Definition 101:3.3.65, 101:A.3.3.65, 1620:3.3.8, 1620:A.3.3.8
Impractical 101:33.2.1.3.3, 101:33.2.3.5.2.2, 101:33.2.3.5.2.5, 101:33.2.3.5.3, 101:33.3.1.2.2,
101:A.33.3.1.2.2
Prompt 101:33.2.1.3.1, 101:33.2.3.5.2.1, 101:33.2.3.5.2.3, 101:33.2.3.5.2.4, 101:33.3.1.2.1,
101:A.33.2.3.5.2.1, 101:A.33.3.1.2.1.1
Slow 101:33.2.1.3.2, 101:33.2.3.5.2.2, 101:33.2.3.5.2.3, 101:33.2.3.5.2.4, 101:33.3.1.2.1,
101:A.33.3.1.2.1.1
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.4.6.2, 120:11.1.1 to 11.1.3, 120:A.4.3.3.6.1(11)
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.4.4, 909:5.5.1.1(2), 909:5.5.2, 909:10.6.2, 909:15.3,
909:16.9.9, 909:17.2.2.1
Definition 1051:3.3.13, 1144:3.3.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:20.7.2.1, 1:A.20.7.2.1.2, 1:A.20.7.2.1.3, 101:22.7.1,
101:23.7.1, 101:A.22.7.1.2, 101:A.22.7.1.3, 101:A.23.7.1.2, 101:A.23.7.1.3, 1620:14.4.2,
1620:A.14.4.2, 5000:21.1.1.5
Drills see Fire drills
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Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.4.2.3.1(4), 5000:17.3.4.2.3.2(2)
Elevator evacuation system see Elevators
Fire service training facilities 1403:4.4.10, 1403:5.4.10, 1403:6.4.10, 1403:A.4.4.10,
1403:A.5.4.10, 1403:A.6.4.10
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.13, 1:A.65.11.3.13
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:4.3.1, 130:4.3.2, 130:5.5.1.3.2, 130:5.5.5.6.1, 130:5.5.6.1,
130:5.5.6.2, 130:6.2, 130:6.3.1.1.3, 130:8.8, 130:9.3(4), 130:9.4(8), 130:A.5.5.6.1.2,
130:A.5.5.6.2.3, 130:A.6.2.1.11 to A.6.2.8, 130:A.8.8.1 to A.8.8.11.2, 130:Annex C, 130:D.1,
130:E.3
Health care occupancies 1:20.4.2.1, 1:20.4.2.2.1.2, 1:20.4.2.2.2, 1:20.6.2.1, 1:20.6.2.2.1.2,
1:20.6.2.2.2, 1:A.20.4.2.1.5, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 99:C.12.3.3, 101:18.7.1, 101:19.7.1, 101:A.18.7.1.4,
101:A.19.7.1.4, 1620:13.4.3, 1620:A.13.4.3, 5000:19.1.1.3
Heliport emergency evacuation facility
Historic structures 914:4.3.1.1, 914:4.3.1.2, 914:10.5.4, 914:10.5.5, 914:15.3.1, 914:15.3.5
Incident management systems 1561:4.5.12, 1561:A.4.5.12, 1561:C.2.1
Libraries and museums 909:16.9.9
Marine vessels 1405:10.4.3.3, 1405:12.12.2, 1405:13.5(6)
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:8.11.1
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.2.4, 5000:5.2.4.3
Places of worship 909:17.2.2.1
Records storage facilities 232:4.8.2.2, 232:4.8.2.3, 232:4.8.5, 232:A.7.1.4
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:5.1.1.5, 1194:6.1.5
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.7.1.1, 101:33.1.7, 101:33.2.1.2, 101:33.2.1.3,
101:33.2.3.5.2, 101:33.2.3.5.3, 101:33.3.1.2, 101:33.7.1.1, 101A:Chap. 6, 101:A.33.1.7,
101:A.33.2.1.2.1.1, 101:A.33.2.3.5.2.1, 101:A.33.3.1.2.1.1, 101:A.33.3.1.2.2, 1620:16.4.1,
5000:26.1.3
Rural areas, developments in 1141:5.2.15, 1141:10.3
Signaling zones 72:6.9.6.7, 72:6.9.10.1, 72:6.9.10.3, 72:6.9.10.4.1, 72:A.6.9.10.4.1
Definition 72:3.3.218.1, 72:A.3.3.218.1
Signals for 72:6.8.6.5, 72:6.9.10.4.1, 72:7.4.1.5, 72:7.8.1.2, 72:8.5.1.5, 72:11.2, 72:11.3.5,
72:A.4.4.7.2.1, 72:A.6.8.6.5.1, 72:A.6.8.6.5.3, 72:A.6.9.10.4.1, 72:A.7.8.1.2, 72:A.11.2,
72:A.11.3.5
Tone generator 72:4.4.7.2.1, 72:6.9.8, 72:A.4.4.7.2.1
Smoke control and 92A:5.1.1, 92A:5.6.1, 105:A.1.2
Suburban areas, developments in 1141:5.2.15, 1141:10.3
Towers, elevators in 5000:11.2.13.1(6)
Underground
Cave rescue 1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.14, 1006:18.3.5, 1006:A.18.2.7,
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1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.11, 1006:A.18.2.14
Construction sites 241:11.2, 241:A.7.4, 241:A.11.1.1, 241:A.11.2.1
Mines or tunnels 120:4.3.4.6.2, 120:11.1.1 to 11.1.3, 120:A.4.3.3.6.1(11), 1006:17.3.15
Wildfires 1051:9.5.4, 1144:A.1.2.1, 1144:A.4.3.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:4.5.1.1, 664:4.5.2, 664:A.4.5.1.1
Evacuation, waste gas see Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
Evacuation plan
Evaluate
Evaluation of fire risk assessment 551
Evaporative coolers see Coolers, Evaporative
Evaporators (solvent extraction plants) 36:8.7, 36:8.8.1, 36:8.10.4, 36:B.14

Definition 36:3.3.7
Event
Event tree analysis 551:5.3.1, 551:A.5.3.1.1
Event/venue officials 610:5.3.3(8)

Evidence
Aircraft accidents, preservation at 402:13.2, 402:A.13.2.3
Explosion scene 921:21.13.2.2, 921:21.13.2.3, 921:21.13.4.1, 921:21.13.4.3
Fire investigations 921:4.4.4, 921:8.11.6, 921:11.3.2, 921:11.3.5, 921:11.5, 921:15.2.6.8,
921:Chap. 16, 921:17.2.1.2, 921:17.2.2, 921:17.3.2.5, 921:23.2.1, 921:27.6, 921:27.7.11,
921:A.11.5.1
Arson 921:22.4.1.2
Casualties 921:23.2.1, 921:23.2.2, 921:23.2.4, 921:23.6, 921:23.7.2, 921:23.7.3, 921:23.7.4
Destruction, disposal or removal 921:11.3.2, 921:11.3.5, 921:16.11, 921:17.3.2
Wildland fires 921:26.5.2.2, 921:26.5.2.4, 921:26.8
Evidence preservation
Hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents 472:5.4.2, 472:6.1, 472:6.5,
472:10.3.4(3), 472:A.5.4.2, 472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3
Evolutions
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Definition 1403:3.3.4, 1410:3.3.6
Initial fire attack 1410
Live fire training 1403
Example
Excavations 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1006:A.8.2.5, 1006:Annex F, 5000:36.2, 5000:36.4.1.2

Definition 1006:3.3.64, 1670:3.3.39
Flammable and combustible liquid releases and 329:4.1.6.2, 329:6.2.5(3), 329:6.2.9(7),
329:7.2.3.1(1), 329:C.10, 329:D.4
Rescues 1670:Chap. 11, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.6, 1670:Annex J see also Trench rescues
Excess air
Definition 54:3.3.2.3, 85:3.3.3.4, 85:A.3.3.3.4
Excess flow control 1:63.3.3.1.13, 55:7.3.1.13

Definition 1:3.3.87, 55:3.3.24
Excess flow valves 59:7.2.3, 59:7.2.4 to 7.2.9

Actuated liquid withdrawal 58:5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.8.1
Definition 58:3.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.88, 59:3.3.41.1
Excess temperature limit controllers see Controllers
Exchangers, heat see Heat exchangers
Exciters 70:300.3(C)(2)(c), 70:445.12(A)

Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.9, 110:A.5.6.9.1
Excursion operation
Exempt amount per control area 318:7.1.3

Exercise and fitness training program, fire fighter 1583
Exhalation valves 1404:A.6.6.2(1), 1404:A.6.6.2(7)

Exhaust air
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:7.1.1
Exhaust cleaning service96:11.6.13, 96:11.6.14
Exhaust hoods see Hoods (structural)

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Exhaust systems 5000:49.2.2.1.3 see also Fans, Exhaust; Ventilating systems; Ventilation
Afterburners 921:9.8.7
Air conveying of material 91, 5000:50.1(5)
Appliances 211:10.7.2, 211:A.10.7.2.1
Atriums 5000:A.8.12.3(6)
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.6.3, 5000:15.6.2.7.1, 5000:15.7.3.4.6
Buildings containing, construction of 5000:6.4.2.23
Clothes dryers 54:10.4.2, 54:10.4.4, 54:10.4.5
Combustion engines 37:6.2.4, 37:6.3.1, 37:Chap. 8, 37:9.3.1, 37:A.9.3.1
Combustion turbines 85:8.4.2.2.4, 85:8.5, 85:8.8, 85:8.11
Contaminants, control of 5000:5.2.6, 5000:A.5.2.6.1, 5000:A.5.2.6.2
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:4.1.1 to 4.1.5, 96:4.2, 96:4.5 to 4.7, 96:11.1.1 to 11.1.3,
96:11.1.6, 96:11.4, 96:11.6, 96:14.1.3, 96:14.1.4, 96:14.3.2 to 14.3.5, 96:14.4, 96:14.6,
96:A.4.1.1.1, 96:A.4.2, 96:A.11.4, 96:A.11.6.2
Definition 54:3.3.98.4, 91:3.3.3, 91:A.3.3.3, 853:3.3.21.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.4.4.13.2(4)
Dipping and coating processes 34:6.6, 34:Chap. 7, 34:9.4, 34:10.4, 34:10.5, 34:11.6(1),
34:A.10.4
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.8, 110:7.10, 110:A.7.10.3
Noise control 110:7.10.3.3, 110:A.7.10.3
Engine see Engine exhaust systems
Gas turbines 37:6.2.4, 37:6.3.1, 37:Chap. 8, 37:9.3.1, 37:A.9.3.1
Gas utilization equipment 54:9.3.1.5, 54:9.3.6, 54:10.4.2, 54:10.4.4, 54:10.4.5, 54:12.4.4,
54:12.7.2(1)(g), 54:A.12.4.4
High hazard contents 5000:34.3.2.5, 5000:34.3.2.7.2, 5000:34.3.6.1.2
Laboratories 45:8.1.1, 45:8.3.5, 45:8.4, 45:8.10, 45:8.11.2 to 8.11.10, 45:8.12, 45:8.13, 45:13.2,
45:A.8.3.5, 45:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.12, 45:A.8.10.2(10) to 8.10.7, 45:A.8.11.8, 45:A.8.11.10,
45:A.8.12.1, 45:A.8.13.1, 45:A.13.5.1
Motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages 30A:4.3.3.6, 30A:7.3.6.7, 30A:7.4.5.4,
30A:7.5.4, 30A:A.7.3.6.7
Projection rooms 5000:16.4.6.6.2
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.5, 318:Chap. 5, 318:6.6(1) to (5), 318:7.1.4, 318:7.8.4,
318:7.8.10, 318:8.4.2, 318:8.4.3(C), 318:8.5.3(B) to (D), 318:8.6.1, 318:8.6.2.2, 318:8.6.2.3,
318:10.8, 318:A.8.6.1, 5000:34.3.7.3.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.8,
5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4
Smoke 92A:5.5.2, 92B:4.4.2.2.2, 92B:5.5.1, 92B:5.5.2, 92B:6.3, 92B:8.4.3(3), 92B:A.6.3,
5000:16.4.3.3.3, 5000:16.4.3.4 see also Smoke control systems
Copyright NFPA
Definition 92A:3.3.13, 92A:A.3.3.13
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:5.1.1(7), 853:5.2.3, 853:7.1.1 to 7.1.3, 853:7.3, 853:9.2.1,
853:9.2.2, 853:9.3.4, 853:9.4, 853:A.7.1.2
Exhaust valves, protective clothing 1992:5.3.5.2(7)

Definition 1991:3.3.25, 1992:3.3.22
Exhausters see Fans
Exhibitors
Exhibits
Assembly occupancies 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:20.1.4.4.4, 1:20.1.4.5.4, 1:41.5, 1:69.3.10.8,
1:A.20.1.4.5.4.7.1(3), 1:A.41.5.5.2.3, 1:A.69.3.10.8.3, 101:12.7.5.3, 101:13.7.5.3,
101:A.12.7.5.3.7.1(3), 101:A.13.7.5.3.7.1(3)
Definition 101:3.3.66, 5000:3.3.191
Libraries 909:5.3.2.3, 909:5.4.4.2, 909:16.9, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.9
Museums 909:5.3.2.3, 909:5.4.4.2, 909:16.9, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.9
Places of worship 909:5.3.2.3, 909:5.4.4.2, 909:17.7.6
Existing
Approved existing
Definition 1:3.3.90, 1:A.3.3.90, 101:3.3.68, 101:A.3.3.68, 5000:3.3.192, 5000:A.3.3.192
Existing conditions
Definition 1:3.3.92
Exit access 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:14.2, 1:14.8.3.3, 1:14.10.1, 1:A.14.8.3.3.1.1, 1:A.14.10.1.1.1 to

A.14.10.1.5, 5000:11.1.3.1, 5000:11.3.3.2, 5000:11.5.1, 5000:11.5.2.2, 5000:11.5.3, 5000:11.7.4,
5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.6.2.2, 5000:A.11.5.1.1.1,
5000:A.11.5.1.4.2, 5000:A.11.5.1.6, 5000:A.11.5.2.2, 5000:A.11.8.1.1
Aircraft loading walkways 101:12.4.10.3, 101:13.4.10.3
Apartment buildings 101A:7.6.4.8, 5000:25.2.5.1, 5000:25.2.5.2, 5000:25.3.3.3.2,
5000:25.3.4.1.3(1), 5000:25.3.6
Capacity 101:7.3.4.2
Corridors See Exit access corridors
Definition 1:3.3.93, 101:3.3.71, 101A:5.4.11.1, 102:3.3.6, 914:3.3.23, 5000:3.3.196
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.11, 5000:21.2.5.1, 5000:21.2.5.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.5.4, 101:14.2.5.4 to 14.2.5.6, 101:14.2.5.5, 101:14.2.5.9,
101:15.2.5.4 to 15.2.5.9, 101A:9.5.10, 101:A.14.2.5.9, 101:A.15.2.5.9, 5000:17.2.3.2,
Copyright NFPA
5000:17.2.5.4, 5000:17.3.3.3
Elevator lobby 101:7.4.1.6
Exterior ways of 1:14.10.3
Fire escape ladders 101:7.2.9.3
Fire escape stairs 101:7.2.8.3
Hazardous production material (HPM) facilities 5000:15.6.2.9, 5000:34.3.7.3.1.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.4.4,
5000:34.3.7.3.6.1
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.3.4, 101:18.2.3.5, 101:18.2.5.3 to 18.2.5.5, 101:18.2.5.6.1.1,
101:A.18.2.3.4, 101:A.18.2.3.5(1), 101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.18.2.5.3, 101:A.18.2.5.5.1,
5000:19.2.1, 5000:19.2.5.5, 5000:19.2.5.6.2.1(A), 5000:19.2.5.6.2.4(A), 5000:19.2.5.6.3.1,
5000:19.2.5.6.3.2(A), 5000:20.2.1, 5000:20.3.6, 5000:A.19.2.5.5.1, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.2.1(A),
5000:A.19.2.5.6.3.1, 5000:A.20.3.6.1
Historic structures 914:15.3.1, 914:15.3.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.4.2(3), 5000:24.2.5.1, 5000:24.2.5.2, 5000:24.2.6.3.3(1),
5000:24.3.3.3.2, 5000:24.3.6
Marking 1:14.14.1.5, 1:A.14.14.1.5.2, 101:7.10.1.5, 101:A.7.10.1.5.2
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.2.5.8, 5000:27.3.6.1, 5000:27.4.4.5.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.5.1,
5000:A.27.3.6.1, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3), 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(7)
Merchant vessels 301:7.1.4, 301:7.2.3.5, 301:7.2.3.6, 301:7.3.4.2, 301:7.5.1.1, 301:7.5.1.2,
301:7.5.1.5, 301:7.5.1.8, 301:7.5.1.9, 301:7.5.2, 301:7.5.3, 301:7.6.4, 301:7.10.1.3,
301:12.2.4.1, 301:20.2.3, 301:Figs. A.7.5.1.5(a) to (e), 301:A.7.6.4
Accommodation spaces 301:10.2.3.1
Atriums 301:21.3.1.2.3
Cargo vessels 301:20.2.8.2
Illumination of 301:7.8.1.1, 301:7.8.1.3, 301:A.7.8.1.3
Medical, health care, and child care spaces 301:11.2.4.1 to 11.2.4.5, 301:11.2.4.7
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.5.1, 301:21.2.5.2, 301:21.15.2.6.2, 301:A.21.2.5.2
Service spaces 301:12.2.3, 301:12.2.4.1
Storage spaces 301:15.2.3.1
Tank vessels 301:20.2.8.2
Outside stairs 101:7.2.2.6.1
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.4.4.6, 101A:7.4.4.8, 101A:7.6.4.8,
5000:26.3.2.4.1, 5000:26.3.3.3.3.2
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.3(B), 5000:34.3.7.2.2
Signs 5000:11.10.1.4, 5000:A.11.10.1.4
Smokeproof enclosures 101:7.2.3.6
Storage occupancies 5000:30.3.3.3.2, 5000:30.8.3.3.3.2
Copyright NFPA
Exit access corridors 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:14.2, 1:14.10.1.5, 1:14.11.4, 1:60.4.12.2, 1:A.14.10.1.5,
101:7.1.3.1, 101:Table 8.3.4.2
Air systems, use as part of 90A:4.3.11, 90A:A.4.3.11.1, 90B:4.2.4
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.6.1, 101:31.3.6.1, 101:A.31.3.6.1
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.6(1), 101:17.3.6(1)
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.5.5, 101:14.2.5.6, 101:15.2.5.5, 101:15.2.5.6
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.3.4, 101:18.2.3.5, 101:18.2.5.3 to 18.2.5.5, 101:18.2.5.6.1.1,
101:19.2.3.4, 101:19.2.5.3 to 19.2.5.5, 101:19.2.5.6.1.1, 101:20.2.3.2, 101:20.2.3.3, 101:21.2.3.2,
101:A.18.2.3.4, 101:A.18.2.3.5(1), 101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.18.2.5.3, 101:A.18.2.5.5.1,
101:A.19.2.3.4, 101:A.19.2.5.3, 101:A.19.2.5.5.1
Exit discharge 1:14.7.3, 1:14.11, 1:A.14.11.1, 101:7.7, 101:A.7.7.1, 5000:11.1.3.2.2, 5000:11.5.4.7,

5000:11.7, 5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:A.11.7.1, 5000:A.11.8.1.1
Atriums 5000:8.12.3(2)
5000:18.6.2.7
Definition 1:3.3.94, 101:3.3.72, 102:3.3.7, 301:3.3.24, 914:3.3.24, 5000:3.3.197
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.7, 101:29.2.7, 101:A.28.2.7.2, 101:A.29.2.7.2, 5000:24.2.7,
5000:A.24.2.7.2
Level of 5000:7.4.3.5, 5000:11.7.2, 5000:15.7.3.8.3, 5000:20.1.6.2, 5000:20.1.6.3, 5000:31.2.3,
5000:31.2.5, 5000:31.5.2.5, 5000:54.5, 5000:A.11.2.6.5
Definition 101:3.3.72.1, 5000:3.3.197.1
Limited access structures 5000:31.3.1.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.7, 101:37.2.7, 101:A.36.2.7.2, 101:A.37.2.7.2, 5000:27.2.7,
5000:A.27.2.7.2
Merchant vessels 301:7.1.3.3, 301:7.2.2.3.6, 301:7.2.6.3, 301:7.7
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.2.5.2.3, 301:20.2.11
Illumination of 301:7.8.1.1, 301:7.8.1.3, 301:A.7.8.1.3
Occupancy classification, change of 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1
Copyright NFPA
Signs identifying 5000:11.2.2.6.1.5, 5000:11.2.2.6.2
Towers 5000:11.2.13.1(3), 5000:31.6.7
Exit enclosures 1:14.3, 1:60.4.12.2, 1:A.14.3.1(1) to A.14.3.3, 101:7.1.3.2, 101:7.2.6.2,

101:11.3.2.4.1(7), 101:43.10.4.7.2, 101:A.7.1.3.2.1(1) to A.7.1.3.2.1(6)(b), 5000:7.2.7.2.2(2),
5000:11.1.3.2, 5000:11.2.1.4.2, 5000:11.5.1.4.4, 5000:11.5.4.2.1, 5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.5 to A.11.1.3.2.3
Interior finish 101:7.1.4, 101:A.7.1.4.1, 101:A.7.1.4.2
Marine vessels 301:7.1.3.1.2 to 7.1.3.1.5, 301:7.1.3.2 to 7.1.3.4, 301:7.2.6.2, 301:7.5.1.5,
301:7.7.2.2, 301:7.7.2.3
Usable space in 5000:11.2.2.5.3, 5000:A.11.2.2.5.3.1
Exit hardware see Fire exit hardware
Exit passageways see Passageways
Exit plans
Exit routes
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.10
Health care occupancies 101A:4.6.6.3, 101A:4.6.10
Residential board and care occupancies, small 101A:7.2.4.8.2 to 7.2.4.8.6
Exit travel distance

Apartment buildings 101:30.2.6, 101:31.2.6, 5000:25.2.4.3(4), 5000:25.2.6
Business occupancies 101:38.2.6, 101:39.2.6, 5000:28.2.4.3, 5000:28.2.4.4, 5000:28.2.6
5000:18.6.2.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.6, 101:22.4.4.5, 101:23.2.6, 5000:21.2.6,
Copyright NFPA
5000:21.3.7.2(2), 5000:21.4.4.5, 5000:21.4.4.11(2)
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.5.6.2.4, 101:18.2.5.6.3.4, 101:18.2.6, 101:18.4.3.4,
101:19.2.5.6.2.4, 101:19.2.5.6.3.4, 101:19.2.6, 5000:19.2.5.6.2.4, 5000:19.2.5.6.3.4, 5000:19.2.6,
5000:19.3.7.1.5, 5000:19.4.3.3, 5000:20.2.6
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.6, 101:29.2.6, 5000:24.2.6, 5000:24.2.7.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.6, 5000:29.2.6, 5000:29.6.3.1, 5000:A.29.2.6
Limitations 101:7.6.5
Measurement 101:7.6, 101:A.7.6, 5000:11.6, 5000:A.11.6.2, 5000:A.11.6.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.6, 101:37.2.6, 5000:27.2.4, 5000:27.2.6, 5000:27.4.4.5.2.1,
5000:27.4.4.5.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.5.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3), 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(7)
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.6, 101:42.7.4.2, 101:A.42.2.6, 5000:30.2.6, 5000:30.6.3(1),
5000:30.7.5.2, 5000:30.8.2.6
Towers 5000:31.6.6
Exits 1:14.3, 1:A.14.3.1(1) to A.14.3.3, 101:4.5.3.1, 101:7.4, 5000:11.3.1.4 see also Doors; Horizontal
exits; Means of egress
Aircraft 402:7.4.5, 402:8.4, 402:8.4.10, 402:9.1.3, 402:9.4.1, 402:10.1.4
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.5, 1:A.21.2.5, 415:4.3, 415:A.4.3.2, 415:C.1
Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.3, 101:20.2.4, 101:20.7.3, 101:21.2.4, 101:21.7.3
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.4, 101:31.2.4
Board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.7, 101A:7.6.4.8
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.3.6 to 12.2.3.8, 101:12.2.4, 101:13.2.3.6, 101:13.2.3.7,
101:13.2.4, 101:A.12.2.3.6.6, 101:A.12.2.4, 101:A.13.2.3.6.6, 101:A.13.2.4
Business occupancies 101:38.2.4, 101:39.2.4, 101A:8.5.9, 101A:8.5.10
Cellulose nitrate film handling rooms 40:4.2, 40:8.1.4, 40:A.4.2.3, 40:A.8.1.4
Definition 1:3.3.92, 1:A.3.3.92, 101:3.3.70, 101:A.3.3.70, 102:3.3.5, 102:A.3.3.5, 301:3.3.22,
301:A.3.3.22, 914:3.3.22, 5000:3.3.195, 5000:A.3.3.195
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.4, 101:23.2.4, 101A:5.4.10, 101A:5.4.11,
101:A.23.2.4.1, 101:A.23.2.4.2
Dwellings 101:24.2.2.1, 1452:4.2, 1452:7.1, 1452:7.2
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.3.3.1, 1:A.20.2.3.3.1, 101:14.2.4, 101:15.2.4, 101A:9.5.7,
101A:9.5.10, 101A:9.5.11
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 6.3.6, 170:Table 6.6, 170:Table C.1
Copyright NFPA
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.14, 1:65.11.3.19.2, 1:65.11.4.8, 1:65.11.5.2, 1:65.11.6.2.3
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.5, 130:6.2, 130:7.2.1(1), 130:8.8, 130:9.4(8), 130:A.5.5,
130:A.6.2.1.11 to A.6.2.8, 130:A.8.8.1 to A.8.8.11.2, 130:Annex C, 130:D.1
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 1:66.5.3.3.5, 1:A.66.5.3.3.5
Health care occupancies 1:20.4.2.3, 1:20.6.2.3, 99:11.3.2, 99:A.11.3.2.1, 101:18.2.4,
101:18.2.5.6.2.2, 101:18.2.5.6.3.2, 101:18.7.3, 101:19.2.4, 101:19.2.5.6.2.2, 101:19.2.5.6.3.2,
101:19.7.3, 101A:4.6.2, 101:A.18.2.4.4, 101:A.18.2.5.6.2.2(B), 101:A.18.2.5.6.2.2(C),
101:A.19.2.4.4, 101:A.19.2.5.6.2.2(B)
Historic structures 914:7.3.3.4.2, 914:9.4.5.3, 914:13.4.3.5, 914:15.3.1 to 15.3.4, 914:A.10.12,
914:A.15.3.3, 914:A.15.3.4
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.4, 101:29.2.4
Interior finish in 101:7.1.4, 101:A.7.1.4.1, 101:A.7.1.4.2
Laboratories
Health care occupancies 99:11.3.2, 99:A.11.3.2.1
Means of access to 45:5.4, 45:A.5.4.1, 45:A.5.4.3
Manufactured housing 501:4.5, 501:4.6, 501:7.4, 501:A.4.5.2.2, 501:A.7.4.2, 501:A.7.4.6
Accessory buildings 501A:6.4.2
Community buildings 501A:6.3.6.4.2
Membrane structures 5000:32.2.1.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.4, 101:37.2.4
Mirrors on 1:14.4.2.3
Obstruction of 1:14.4.1, 1:A.14.4.1
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.4.4, 5000:5.5.4.1, 5000:A.5.5.4.1
Point of safety see Point of safety
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.2.4, 101:33.3.2.4, 101A:7.2.4.8, 101A:7.4.4.6 to
7.4.4.8, 101A:7.6.4.7, 101A:7.6.4.8
Separation of means of egress 101:7.1.3.2, 101:A.7.1.3.2.1(1) to A.7.1.3.2.1(6)(b), 5000:11.1.3.2,
5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.5 to A.11.1.3.2.3
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.7, 36:4.10.2, 36:7.2.2
Special structures 101:11.2.2.4, 101:11.3.2.4, 101:11.4.2.4, 101:11.5.2, 101:A.11.3.2.4
Storage occupancies 1:34.8.2.3, 1:A.34.8.2.3, 101:42.2.4, 101:42.7.2, 101:42.7.4.1
Exothermic generators 86:12.1.2, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.12.1.2
Expanded metal
Expanded plastics see Cellular plastic; Foamed plastic

Copyright NFPA
Expansion
Class A foam, manual fire fighting use 1145:1.3.2, 1145:1.3.6, 1145:4.2.1, 1145:4.3.2,
1145:4.3.2.1 to 4.3.2.3
Definition 11:3.3.7
Ratio
Definition 1145:3.3.10, 1145:A.3.3.10, 1901:3.3.62, 1906:3.3.34
Expellant gas
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.7, 17:5.5.6.1, 17:5.8.2, 17:5.8.3, 17:9.9.6,
17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:A.5.8.2, 17:A.5.8.3.3, 17:A.8.3.1
Definition 17:3.3.8
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.4.3.6, 17A:5.4, 17A:7.1.2, 17A:7.3.2.1(2), 17A:A.5.4,
17A:A.7.1.1
Explosion barriers 654:6.2.2.1, 654:6.2.2.2, 654:6.3.8
Explosion hazards
Aircraft engine test cells 423:4.1.4, 423:4.1.5, 423:5.2.1, 423:A.4.1.4
Definition 664:3.3.6, 664:3.3.11
Flammable and combustible liquids and gases, releases of 329
Health care occupancies 99:4.2.1, 99:10.2.7, 99:A.4.2.1, 99:A.10.2.7.2, 99:B.1.1, 99:B.5.1,
99:B.6.1, 99:C.12.3.1
Anesthetizing locations 99:B.6.1, 99:C.13.1.3.3.1, 99:C.13.4
High-frequency electricity 99:D.3.5
Hyperbaric facilities 99:C.20.1.1
Laboratories 99:8.4.2.2.2.3, 99:Chap. 11
Laboratories 45:4.1.2, 45:4.3, 45:5.4.1, 45:7.1.1, 45:Chap. 7, 45:8.11.10, 45:12.1.5.3,
45:A.4.3.1, 45:A.5.4.1, 45:Annex C
Spray application of flammable and combustible liquids 1:A.43.1.1
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:4.2, 664:5.2.1.2, 664:6.4.2, 664:8.2.1,
664:8.2.2.2.3, 664:8.2.2.5.3, 664:8.2.3.3, 664:8.4.2.4, 664:8.10.3.2, 664:A.4.2, 664:A.6.4.2.1 to
A.6.4.2.3, 664:A.8.2.1.5, 664:A.8.2.2.2.3, 664:A.8.2.2.5.3, 664:A.8.2.2.6, 664:A.8.2.3.3.2,
664:A.8.4.2.4, 664:A.8.10.3.2
Explosion heads 54:7.12.6(4)

Explosion investigations 1:1.7.10.1, 921:6.3.7.11.2, 921:7.2.6, 921:19.1.1, 921:19.2, 921:19.5,

921:Chap. 21, 921:B.8
Aircraft 422:Chap. 7
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Clean agent systems 2001:5.7.1.2.5, 2001:A.1.4.2
Coal processing operations 120:6.2, 120:A.6.2.1.4 to A.6.2.4
Combustible particulate solids, manufacturing, processing, and handling of 654
Compressed gases 1:63.2.9, 1:A.63.2.9
Dust explosions see Dust, Explosions
Electric generating plants, alternative fuel 850:9.1.4, 850:9.4.3, 850:9.5.3
Fireworks plants 1124:4.9, 1124:A.4.9.2.3 to A.4.9.6
Hazardous materials storage facilities 1:60.4.7, 1:60.4.10.1.4, 1:60.4.10.2.4, 1:A.60.4.7
Metals, combustible
Handling 484:8.1.5, 484:8.4.5, 484:8.6.4, 484:8.9, 484:9.4.5, 484:10.6.2.3, 484:12.2.3.3,
484:A.8.1.5.2, 484:A.8.9.1 to A.8.9.4.4, 484:A.9.4.5.1 to A.9.4.5.2(5), 484:A.10.6.2.3,
484:A.12.2.3.3
Melting operations 484:8.2.1, 484:9.2.1, 484:10.2.1, 484:11.2.1, 484:A.8.2.1, 484:A.9.2.1,
484:A.10.2.1, 484:A.11.2.1.3, 484:A.11.2.1.4
Organic peroxides, mixing of 1:43.7.5, 1:43.7.6, 1:A.43.7.6
Single burner boilers 85:5.2, 85:5.5.8
Sulfur explosions 655
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.11
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664
Explosion protection 1:4.1.3, 1:4.1.4, 1:A.4.1.3, 1:A.4.1.4.2.1, 1:A.4.1.4.2.2, 101:8.7.2, 101:A.8.7.2

see also Explosion prevention; Explosion suppression; Explosion venting
Aircraft hangars 409:5.9.7, 409:9.7.7, 409:A.5.9.7
Combustible particulate solids, processing and handling of 654:6.1.1, 654:Chap. 7, 654:9.1 to 9.3,
654:10.2.3.1, 654:11.3.2(5), 654:12.2.1, 654:12.2.5, 654:A.6.1.1, 654:A.9.3, 654:A.12.2.5.3,
654:Annex B
Dust explosions see Dust, Explosions
Laboratories 45
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:1.2.1, 820:Annex D
Water spray system piping, of 15:6.3.6, 15:A.6.3.6
Explosion relief see also Explosion venting

Fireworks process buildings 1124:4.5.5, 1124:A.4.5.5.1
Ovens and furnaces 86:5.3, 86:7.5.8, 86:9.2.1, 86:12.3.4.1(10), 86:12.5.4.1(8), 86:12.5.4.2(10),
86:A.5.3.1 to A.5.3.7
Explosion-resistant (radiant tube) 86:6.2.10.6, 86:A.6.2.10.6

Definition 86:3.3.16, 86:A.3.3.16
Explosion severity
Definition 499:3.3.6, 499:A.3.3.6
Explosion suppression 69:Chap. 10 see also Explosion protection
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Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:5.3.5.3, 30B:5.11
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:6.3.1, 61:6.3.2, 61:7.4.2.1(2), 61:8.4.4.1, 61:8.5.3,
61:A.8.4.4.1, 61:B.4
Combustible particulate solids, processing and handling of 654:7.1.2.1(4), 654:B.5
Electric generating plants
Alternate fuel 850:9.3.4, 850:9.4.2.2.7, 850:9.4.5, 850:9.5.5, 850:9.6.5
Coal dust collectors 850:7.4.3.4(2)
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.1.3, 664:8.2.2.2.3(2), 664:8.2.2.5.1.4(4),
664:8.2.2.5.3(2), 664:8.10.3.2(2), 664:10.9, 664:A.8.2.2.2.3(2), 664:A.8.2.2.5.3(2), 664:A.10.9.1
to A.10.9.4
Explosion venting 68 see also Explosion relief

Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.1.2, 61:4.5.2, 61:Chap. 6, 61:A.4.1.2, 61:A.4.5.2
Bucket elevator legs 61:7.4.2.2, 61:7.4.3.1 to 7.4.3.3, 61:A.7.4.2.2, 61:A.7.4.3.2, 61:A.7.4.3.3
Outside dryer 61:A.8.4.4.1
Boiler furnaces 85:9.4.6.1.5, 85:9.4.6.1.10
Cellulose nitrate storage 40:4.1.1.1, 40:4.3, 40:6.3.4, 40:6.5.4, 40:A.4.3.1
Coal processing areas 120:6.1.1.2.1, 120:6.1.1.2.2, 120:6.2.3, 120:6.4.2.5, 120:6.4.5,
120:A.6.2.3.1, 120:A.6.4.2.5, 120:A.6.4.5
Combustible particulate solids, processing and handling of 654:6.4, 654:7.1.2.1(2), 654:7.1.2.1(6),
654:7.2.3.2.2(2), 654:7.2.5.3, 654:7.10.1, 654:7.13.1.1.2(2), 654:7.13.2.3.3, 654:7.13.2.3.5,
654:12.2.5.3, 654:A.6.4, 654:A.7.1.2.1(2), 654:A.7.1.2.1(6), 654:A.7.2.3.2.2(2), 654:A.7.10.1,
654:A.7.13.2.3.5, 654:A.12.2.5.3, 654:B.4, 654:E.2, 654:E.3
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:8.4.3.3, 52:8.4.3.4.4, 52:A.8.4.3.3
Dryer systems 664:8.6.4.2, 664:A.8.6.4.2
Fireworks plants 1124:4.5.5, 1124:A.4.5.5.1
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 30:17.6.13, 30:24.5.4, 30:A.17.11.13, 30:A.24.5.4
Laboratory units 45:7.1.2(2), 45:7.1.2(5), 45:7.3, 45:A.7.3(3), 45:A.10.3.1, 45:C.5.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:12.2.4.2, 52:A.12.2.4.2
Metals, combustible, storage, handling, and processing 484:12.1.5, 484:A.12.1.5
Dry dust collectors 484:6.1.10.1.7, 484:6.3.5.6, 484:7.3.2.5.6, 484:7.5.5.5, 484:12.2.10.7,
484:A.6.1.10.1.7, 484:A.6.3.5.6, 484:A.7.3.2.5.6, 484:A.7.5.5.5, 484:A.12.2.10.7
Ductwork 484:6.1.9.8.6 to 6.1.9.8.8, 484:7.5.3.1, 484:7.5.3.2, 484:8.13.8.3.4.3 to 8.13.8.3.4.6,
484:9.8.3.3, 484:9.8.3.4, 484:A.6.1.9.8.6, 484:A.7.5.3.1, 484:A.7.5.3.2, 484:A.8.13.8.3.4.3,
484:A.9.8.3.3
Niobium operations 484:8.1.5.2, 484:8.9.1.1(2), 484:A.8.1.5.2, 484:A.8.9.1.1(2)
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Powder processing buildings 484:6.1.2.10, 484:9.1.1.8, 484:9.1.4.2, 484:9.4.5.2(2),
484:10.6.1.2(B), 484:11.6.1.2(B), 484:A.6.1.2.10, 484:A.9.1.4.2.1, 484:A.9.4.5.2(2)
Sponge production plants 484:10.1.1.2, 484:10.1.4.3, 484:11.1.2.2, 484:11.1.5.4,
484:A.10.1.1.2, 484:A.10.1.4.3, 484:A.11.1.2.2
Wet dust collectors 484:9.7.3.2, 484:A.9.7.3.2
Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.5, 35:A.5.5
Organic peroxide storage 432:4.10.1.3, 432:6.3.4, 432:A.4.10.1.3, 432:A.6.3.4
Ovens and furnaces 86:5.3, 86:A.5.3.1 to A.5.3.7
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.4.2.2, 664:8.2.2.2.3, 664:8.2.2.5.1.4,
664:8.2.2.5.3(3), 664:8.4.2.4.2(3), 664:8.6.4.2, 664:8.10.3.2(1), 664:10.2.4.6, 664:A.6.4.2.2,
664:A.8.2.2.2.3(3) to (5), 664:A.8.2.2.5.3(3), 664:A.8.6.4.2, 664:B.4, 664:D.1
Explosionproof apparatus 70:500.2, 70:500.7(A), 70:502.5, 70:505.16(B)(2)

Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 820:3.3.20
Explosionproof motors
Explosions 5000:6.3.1.1 see also Deflagrations

Backdraft or smoke 921:21.2.4.2(4), 921:21.7.4, 921:21.10, 921:A.21.10
Boiling liquid expanding vapor see BLEVEs
Building explosions, preparation for 730:B.5
Causes of
Chemical see Chemical explosions
Classification for incident reporting/fire protection data 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 14.17.2
Cutting and welding 51B:Annex B
Definition 1:3.3.95, 61:3.3.3, 61:A.3.3.3, 68:3.3.10, 69:3.3.14, 115:3.3.6, 115:A.3.3.6, 318:3.3.7,
484:3.3.12, 654:3.3.12, 664:3.3.10, 901:3.3.24, 901:A.3.3.24, 921:3.3.46, 921:21.1.1,
1124:D.1.18, 1126:D.1.18
Dust see Dust, Explosions
Effects of 45:C.3
Gas/vapor see Gas explosions
High-order damage 921:21.3, 921:21.13.3.1, 921:21.13.3.3, 921:A.21.3.2
Investigation of see Explosion investigations
Low-order damage 921:7.2.6.2, 921:21.3, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.13.3.3, 921:A.21.3.2
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Magnesium 484:C.4, 484:Annex D
Marine vessels 1405:6.3.1, 1405:12.4.1, 1405:12.7.2(4), 1405:12.16.1.1
Mechanical 921:21.2.1
Metals
Determining explosivity of 484:Chap. 4
Tantalum 484:E.3
Titanium 484:F.5
Zirconium 484:G.3
Nonseated 921:21.7, 921:21.13.3.4, 921:21.14.3, 921:A.21.7.3
Nuclear 921:21.2.6
Origin (epicenter) 921:21.6.1, 921:21.13.2.3, 921:21.13.3.7, 921:21.14
Performance-based design option 1:5.2.2.2, 1:5.4.3, 1:A.5.2.2.2, 1:A.5.4.3.1
Prevention see Explosion prevention
Protection see Explosion protection
Seat of 921:21.6.1
Seated 921:21.6, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.13.3.4, 921:21.14.2
Secondary 921:21.8.4, 921:21.9.7, 921:21.13.2.4.2, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.14.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.3.3, 318:A.9.1.1
Testing, explosive behavior of materials 484:Annex I
Types of 45:C.2, 921:21.2, 921:21.13.3.5, 921:21.13.3.8, 921:A.21.2
Explosive-actuated devices
Definition 495:3.3.15.1, 495:A.3.3.15.1
Explosive atmospheres
Definition 1951:3.3.35, 1991:3.3.27, 1992:3.3.24
Explosive compositions 1124:4.1.2(2), 1124:4.1.2(3), 1124:4.5.2.1, 1124:4.5.3.3, 1124:4.5.3.4.2,

1124:4.6.7.2, 1124:4.6.8.2, 1124:4.7, 1124:4.9.1.2, 1124:4.9.2.5, 1124:4.9.4.4, 1124:4.10.2.5,
1124:4.11.1, 1124:4.12.2, 1124:4.13.2, 1124:6.11.5.2
Definition 1123:D.2.6.1, 1124:3.3.15.1, 1124:C.2.6.1
Magazine storage of 1124:Chap. 5
Explosive decomposition
Definition 432:3.3.3, 432:A.3.3.3
Explosive limits see Flammable limits; Lower explosive limit; Upper explosive limit
Explosive materials/explosives 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:65.9, 1:65.11.2.3, 495, 5000:4.5.5.3,

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5000:6.3.2.4.2(1), 5000:6.4.2.24, 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:34.3.2.5.1,
5000:Table 34.3.2.6, 5000:Table 34.3.3.3 see also Blasting agents; Fireworks; Hazardous materials
Aircraft accidents, factor in 402:7.5.11.4.2, 402:B.1.1, 402:B.4.1, 402:B.6 to B.11, 422:7.4
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.4.3, 1:A.20.1.4.4.3, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a)
Awaiting shipment 498:5.2.1
Bullet-sensitive see Bullet-sensitive explosive materials
Cap-sensitive
Definition 495:3.3.27.1.2, 495:A.3.3.27.1.2
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.5.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table
9.3.2.2, 901:Table 14.6.2, 901:A.8.5.2
Compositions see Explosive compositions
Connecting carrier, delivered by 498:5.2.2
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 1:4.5.6.3, 101:4.6.10.3, 241:5.6, 241:10.5,
241:A.10.5, 5000:14.5
Definition 1:3.3.96, 1:A.3.3.96, 45:3.3.17, 495:3.3.18, 495:3.3.27.1, 495:A.3.3.18, 780:3.3.21.3,
921:3.3.47, 921:3.3.48, 1124:3.3.27, 1124:A.3.3.27, 1125:3.3.9, 1125:A.3.3.9, 1126:D.1.19,
5000:3.3.388.3, 5000:A.3.3.388.3
Detectors 730:20.4.1.3
Emulsion 495:Chap. 7 see also Water gels
High 495:5.3.1.1, 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:A.5.3.1, 921:21.6.2, 921:21.12.2
Definition 495:3.3.27.1.3, 921:3.3.91, 5000:3.3.388.3.1
Interchange lots 498:Chap. 5
Investigations, explosion 921:5.2.3.2, 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.2, 921:21.12, 921:21.13.2.2,
921:21.13.2.4.3, 921:21.13.2.4.4, 921:21.13.3.1, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.15.2, 921:21.17.4,
921:A.21.12, 921:A.21.17.4
Lightning protection for structures housing 780:Annex K
Low 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:Table 9.4.1(c), 495:Table 9.4.1(d), 921:21.12.1, 1125:Chap. 6
Definition 495:3.3.27.1.4, 921:3.3.109, 1125:3.3.9.1, 5000:3.3.388.3.2, 5000:A.3.3.388.3.2
Manufacturing operations 1124:4.1.2(1), 1124:4.3.3, 1124:4.5.3.4.1, 1124:4.8, 1124:4.9.1.4,
1124:4.9.1.7, 1124:4.11.3, 1124:A.4.8.2
Marine vessels under construction or repair, storage in 312:4.4, 312:5.10
Motor vehicle terminals see Motor vehicle terminals, explosives at
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:65.9.2
Primary
Safe havens (vehicles carrying explosives) 498:Chap. 4
Definition 498:3.3.4, 498:A.3.3.4
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Safes resistant to 730:7.7.2.10
Security and safety of 495:Chap. 4, 495:5.5.2, 495:5.5.3, 495:5.6.1.1 to 5.6.1.3, 495:6.2.8,
495:9.7, 495:10.1, 495:13.4.2, 495:14.2.5.1, 921:21.13.2.4.3, 921:21.13.2.4.4
Special industrial
Definition 495:3.3.27.1.5, 495:A.3.3.27.1.5
Static electricity to control 77:10.5
Storage 1:495:4.1.2, 495:5.2.4, 495:6.2.8(10), 495:6.4, 495:6.5, 495:7.4, 495:Chap. 9,
495:10.1.4, 495:12.1.1, 495:13.2, 495:14.2.2 to 14.2.4, 495:14.3.6 to 14.3.9, 495:14.4.2 to 14.4.7,
495:14.5.1, 495:14.5.4 to 14.5.6, 495:A.5.2.4, 495:A.6.4.2, 1124:Chap. 5, 5000:6.4.2.24
At marine terminals 307:5.5, 307:8.8.1(1), 307:8.15, 307:8.16, 307:D.2.5
Transfer between vehicles 498:4.2.7
Transportation 1124:Chap. 8
Highways, on 495:Chap. 8
Vehicle terminals for carriers see Motor vehicle terminals, explosives at
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.3
Explosive mixtures
Explosive range
Definition 86:3.3.17, 86:A.3.3.17
Explosive reactions
Definition 430:3.3.3, 430:A.3.3.3
Oxidizers 430:A.1.2, 430:C.3.2.2, 430:D.2.1
Explosives see Explosive materials/explosives
Exposed
Conductive surfaces
Definition 70:517.2
Definition 70:770.2, 70:820.2, 70:830.2, 70E:100.I
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.25, 70:502.25, 70:503.25, 70:505.19
Live parts 70:110.26
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.10, 79:3.3.42, 501:11.2.17
Luminaire parts70:410.42, 70:410.44
Structural metal, grounding 70:250.52(A)(2)
Surface 270:6.2
Definition 270:3.3.4, 921:3.3.49
Wiring method 501:11.8.3, 501:11.8.11
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Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.18
Exposition
Exposition facilities 1:20.1.4.5, 1:A.20.1.4.5.4.7.1(3), 101:12.7.5, 101:13.7.5, 101:A.12.7.5.3.7.1(3),

101:A.13.7.5.3.7.1(3) see also Exhibits
Exposure
Definition 402:3.3.31, 550:3.4.10, 901:3.3.25
Hazardous materials 472:11.4.7, 472:11.4.8
Definition 472:3.3.25, 472:A.3.3.25, 473:3.3.11
Human 550:4.5.2 see also Defend in place; Safe destination
Cause movement of exposed 550:4.5.2.2
Definition 550:3.4.10, 901:3.3.56, 1581:3.3.13
Detect need
Exposure to infection, fire department members 1581:4.6, 1581:A.4.6.4, 1581:A.4.6.5
Management of exposed 550:4.5.2
Move exposed
Provide movement means
Restrict movement of exposed
Safeguarding 550:4.5.2.1, 550:4.5.2.2
To loss 550:4.5.2, 1250:4.8(1), 1250:Chap. 5, 1250:6.2, 1250:Annex B
Exposure fires
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.1.1, 415:A.6.1.1
Airport terminal buildings 415:6.1.1, 415:A.4.5.1.5, 415:A.6.1.1, 415:C.1
Classification 80A:Chap. 4
For incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.5.2, 901:Table 8.7.2.2, 901:A.8.5.2,
901:A.8.7.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.11, 909:A.12.11
Definition 1:3.4.7, 1:A.3.4.7, 76:3.7.2, 76:A.3.7.2, 80A:3.3.1, 101:3.3.75, 101:A.3.3.75,
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301:3.5.6, 301:A.3.5.6, 901:3.3.26, 901:A.3.3.26, 909:3.3.21, 914:3.3.25, 914:A.3.3.25,
5000:3.3.199, 5000:A.3.3.199
Historic structures 914:9.5.3.8, 914:A.9.5.3.8
Live fire training evolutions 1403:4.2.14 to 4.2.20, 1403:6.2.8 to 6.2.10, 1403:7.2.13 to 7.2.19,
1403:8.2.14 to 8.2.20, 1403:A.4.2.20, 1403:A.6.2.10, 1403:A.7.2.19, 1403:A.8.2.20
Marine vessels 301:5.5.3.7, 301:A.5.5.3.7, 1405:9.7.5.3, 1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:12.4, 1405:12.13.2,
1405:12.16.4, 1405:13.5.2(3), 1405:13.5(7), 1405:13.10
Outside sprinklers, properties protected by 13E:Chap. 5
Protection for
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:6.3.6.2.1.1, 30B:6.3.6.2.1.2, 30B:6.3.9.1, 30B:A.6.3.9.1
Aircraft fires 402:4.5.4, 402:10.7.7, 402:10.13, 402:14.7.3
Buildings from exterior fire 80A
Definition 1:3.3.193, 15:3.3.8, 30:3.3.42, 30B:3.3.22, 1145:3.3.11
Foam, Class A, manual fire fighting use 1145:6.2.1.3, 1145:6.2.3.3
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:1.3.2.3
Forest products storage 1:31.3.2.2, 1:31.3.3.4, 1:31.3.6.4, 1:A.31.3.2.2.1, 1:A.31.3.3.4.2,
1:A.31.3.6.4.1 to A.31.3.6.4.3
Records storage facilities 232:4.4, 232:4.5, 232:6.15, 232:7.3, 232:8.15, 232:9.3, 232:9.4,
232:A.7.3
Roof coverings, tests of 5000:38.2.1
Sprinkler systems 13:7.8, 13:8.3.4.2, 13:11.3.2, 13:21.24.1.6, 13:22.7, 13:24.2.6,
13:A.11.3.2.1, 13:A.22.7
Water spray systems 15:7.4, 15:A.7.4.1 to A.7.4.4.1
Water supply 1142:G.3.4, 1142:G.4.3
Separation distances from 80A:Chap. 4, 80A:5.6.1
Telecommunications facilities 76:4.1.1(1), 76:5.5.2.1.1.3, 76:5.5.2.1.6.2, 76:5.5.2.1.7, 76:5.5.2.1.8,
76:6.3, 76:7.3, 76:A.5.5.2.1.7, 76:A.5.5.2.1.8, 76:A.6.3, 76:A.7.3
Types of 80A:4.1
Exposure hazards
Definition 1142:3.3.8, 1142:A.3.3.8
Suburban/rural structures with 1142:4.3, 1142:A.4.3.1, 1142:H.3
Exposure severity 80A:4.3.5

Definition 80A:3.3.2, 80A:A.3.3.2
Extended attack
Definition 1051:3.3.2.1, 1051:A.3.3.2.1
Extended coverage (EC) sprinklers

Definition 13:3.6.2.2, 25:3.3.31.4
Installation 13:8.8, 13:8.9, 13:11.2.3.2.2.3, 13:11.2.3.2.2.4, 13:11.2.3.2.3.1, 13:11.2.3.2.4(1),
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13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.9.2.1 to A.8.9.5.2.2.1, 13:A.11.2.3.2.5
Permitted uses 13:8.4.3
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3.1(1), 13:20.3.2(1), 13:20.3.3(1), 13:20.3.4(1),
13:20.3.5(1), 13:20.3.6(1)
Extension cords see Cords, power
Extension ladders 1931:4.1.3.4, 1931:4.4, 1931:A.4.4.2, 1931:A.4.4.5.6, 1932:5.2, 1932:6.1.3,

1932:6.2.5 to 6.2.7, 1932:A.5.2.3, 1932:A.5.2.6, 1932:A.6.2.5, 1932:A.6.2.7
Attic 1931:4.4.2.2, 1931:4.4.3.2
Definition 1931:3.3.16, 1932:3.3.12
Tests 1931:5.2, 1931:5.4, 1931:5.5, 1932:7.2.1.2, 1932:7.2.3
Extensions
Aerial devices see Aerial devices
Boxes and fittings 70:314.22
Busways 70:368.10(C)
Cellular metal floor raceways 70:374.11
Flat cable assemblies 70:322.40(D)
Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less, conductors for 70:411.4(A)
Nonmetallic 70:382
Surface metal raceways 70:386.10(4)
Wireways 70:376.70, 70:378.10(4), 70:378.70
Exterior
Security devices and systems 730:Chap. 6, 731:4.4.2, 731:5.2, 731:Table 10.4.3(b),
731:A.5.2.1.2(1), 731:A.5.2.2
Health care facilities 730:12.4.4.1, 730:A.12.4.4.1
Lodging facilities 730:14.4.2
Office buildings 730:19.4.5
Structure fires, Class A foam manual fire fighting use for 1145:6.2.1, 1145:6.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.1.3
Exterior sprinklers see Outside sprinklers
Exterior surfaces see also Walls; Weather-exposed surfaces

Externally operable
Definition70E:100.I, 501:11.2.19
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Extinguish
Extinguishers, portable fire 1:10.8, 1:13.6, 10, 101:9.7.4.1, 101:A.9.7.4.1, 5000:55.6

Actuation 10:D.2.4
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.6.3, 30B:4.6.3
AFFF see Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.1 to 6.1.4, 423:8.1.2(1)
Aircraft fires 402:11.2.1, 402:11.2.3, 402:14.7.6, 408
Aircraft fuel servicing 1:42.4.5.13, 1:A.42.4.5.13, 407:4.1.6, 407:4.3.9, 407:4.6.8, 407:5.13.1,
407:5.13.5, 407:5.13.6, 407:A.4.1.6.1, 407:A.5.13, 407:A.5.13.5, 407:A.5.13.6
Aircraft hangars 409:6.3, 409:8.9.2, 409:9.14.14
Aircraft maintenance operations 410:10.2
Airport ramps 410:10.2.10
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.6.6, 415:4.5.6
Aluminum shell/cylinder 10:8.1.5, 10:A.8.1.5
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.5.3, 101:21.3.5.3
Ammonium nitrate 490:9.2.1, 490:A.9.2.1
Animal housing facilities 150:9.4, 150:11.3.3, 150:11.4.3, 150:12.3.3, 150:12.4.3, 150:13.3.3,
150:13.4.3, 150:A.4.3.4.2.1
Antifreeze see Antifreeze fire extinguishers
Aqueous film-forming foam see Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.5.4.9(5), 101:12.7.5.3.9(5), 101:13.7.5.3.9(5), 5000:16.3.5.3
Automobile wrecking yards 1:22.6
Backpack 10:D.4.1.4
Brackets 10:6.1.3.4, 10:6.1.3.6, 10:A.6.1.3.4, 10:Table I.1(a)
Buildings under construction 1:16.3.6, 1:A.16.3.6
Business occupancies 1:20.13.2.2, 101:38.3.5, 101:38.7.2, 101:39.3.5, 101:39.7.2, 5000:28.3.5.1
Cabinets 10:6.1.3.4(4), 10:6.1.3.10, 10:A.6.1.3.10.4
Carbon dioxide see Carbon dioxide portable fire extinguishers
Cartridge/cylinder operated see Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers
Cellulose nitrate film storage 40:5.3, 40:A.5.3
Certification, third-party 10:4.1.2, 10:4.1.3, 10:A.4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.3
Characteristics of 10:D.4, 10:Table H.2
Class A 1:13.6.5.2.1.1, 10:5.3.1.1, 10:5.3.2.1, 10:5.4.2.1 to 5.4.2.5, 10:6.2, 10:A.5.3.2.1,
10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:C.3.6.5, 10:G.1.1, 10:G.2
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Distribution 1:13.6.6.1.2.1 to 13.6.6.1.2.4, 1:13.6.6.2, 1:A.13.6.5.2.1.1, 10:E.3
Use of 10:C.2.2, 10:C.2.3, 10:C.2.5
Class B 1:13.6.5.2.1.2, 1:A.13.6.5.2.1.2, 10:5.3.1.1, 10:5.3.2.2, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:5.4.2.4, 10:5.4.2.5,
10:5.5.1, 10:5.5.4(2), 10:6.3, 10:A.5.3.2.2, 10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:A.5.5.4(2),
10:A.6.3.2.2, 10:C.3.6.5, 10:G.1.1, 10:G.2
Distribution 1:13.6.6.1.2.2, 1:13.6.6.1.2.4, 1:13.6.6.3, 1:13.6.6.4, 1:A.13.6.6.1.2.2,
1:A.13.6.6.3, 1:A.13.6.6.4, 10:E.4
Use of 10:C.2.4 to C.2.8
Class C 1:13.6.5.2.1.3, 1:13.6.6.5, 1:A.13.6.5.2.1.3, 10:4.1.4, 10:5.3.1.2, 10:5.3.2.3, 10:5.4.2.2,
10:5.4.2.4, 10:5.4.2.5, 10:5.5.6, 10:6.4, 10:A.5.3.2.3, 10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:A.5.5.6, 10:A.6.4,
10:C.3.6.5, 10:C.3.6.6, 10:G.1.1, 10:G.2
Distribution 1:13.6.6.1.2.2, 1:13.6.6.1.2.4, 1:A.13.6.6.1.2.2, 1:A.13.6.6.5, 10:E.5
Use of 10:C.2.4, 10:C.2.5, 10:C.2.9
Class D 1:13.6.5.2.1.4, 1:A.13.6.5.2.1.4, 10:5.3.1.2, 10:5.3.2.4, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:6.5, 10:A.5.3.2.4,
10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:G.1.1, 10:G.2
Distribution 1:13.6.6.1.2.2, 1:13.6.6.6, 1:A.13.6.6.1.2.2, 10:E.6
Pressurization 10:7.4.4.3.5, 10:A.7.4.4.3.5
Class K 1:13.6.5.2.1.5, 1:13.6.5.3, 1:A.13.6.5.3, 10:5.3.1.2, 10:5.3.2.5, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:5.5.5,
10:6.6, 10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:A.5.5.5, 10:C.2.4, 10:C.2.5, 10:D.4.5, 10:D.4.7, 10:G.1.1
Distribution 1:13.6.6.1.2.2, 1:13.6.6.7, 1:A.13.6.6.1.2.2
Classification 1:3.3.39, 1:13.6.2, 1:A.13.6.2.2, 1:A.13.6.2.3, 10:5.3, 10:A.5.3.2.1 to A.5.3.2.7,
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For incident reporting and fire protection data 901:10.5.2.1, 901:Table 11.6.2
Clean agent 1:70.2.4.8.4.3, 1:A.70.2.4.8.4.3
Coal mines see subentry : Mines
Coal processing operations 120:6.3.2.1, 120:6.3.2.5.1
Combustible particulate solids, processing and handling of 654:7.18.5, 654:10.3, 654:A.10.3.2
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:8.15
Construction operations 241:4.3.4, 241:7.5.8.1, 241:7.7, 241:8.2.5, 241:11.3.1.3, 241:11.5.2,
241:11.7.1, 241:11.7.2, 241:A.7.7
Contents, identification of 10:4.2, 10:A.4.2, 10:D.2.2.1
Conversion 10:7.4.1.4
Cooking equipment 1:10.15.5, 1:50.4.12, 1:A.50.4.12.1, 96:10.2.1, 96:10.2.2, 96:10.10,
96:14.7.8, 96:14.9.2.10, 96:A.10.10.1, 96:A.14.7.8
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.2.2(1), 909:5.5.1.1(4), 909:10.6.4(4), 909:11.5.1(4),
909:11.7.2(3), 909:15.4.3, 909:16.4.11.3.2, 909:16.9.5
Construction 909:11.6.2.2, 909:12.4.7, 909:13.2.3.4, 909:13.4.2.5, 909:13.4.4.1.2,
909:13.4.8.2.1.2, 909:13.6.5, 909:A.12.4, 909:A.12.4.7, 909:A.13.4.4.1.2, 909:A.13.6.5.2
Maintenance of 909:14.9
Cutting and welding processes see subentry : Hot work
Cylinder operated see Cartridge/cylinder operated fire extinguishers
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Definition 10:3.3.15, 10:3.4.3, 120:3.3.40, 122:3.3.32, 408:3.3.2, 502:3.3.35
Demolition operations 241:10.3.1, 241:10.8.5
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:20.7.2.1.4, 101:22.3.5.4, 101:22.7.1.4, 101:23.3.5.4,
101:23.7.1.4, 101:A.22.3.5.4(1), 101:A.23.3.5.4(1), 5000:21.3.5.4, 5000:A.21.3.5.4(1)
Distribution 1:13.6.6, 10:5.3.2.6.1, 10:6.1.3, 10:A.6.1.3.3.2 to A.6.1.3.11, 10:Annex E, 10:F.5.1
Dry chemical see Dry chemical portable fire extinguishers
Electric generating plants 850:6.5, 850:11.3.1.4, 850:11.8.2
Hydroelectric 851:6.6, 851:8.3.1.4, 851:8.5.2, 851:8.8.2
Light water reactors 804:9.5, 805:5.7, 805:7.3.3, 805:E.2.8.3, 805:E.2.9.1, 805:E.2.11.1,
805:E.2.12.2, 805:E.2.14.3, 805:E.2.16, 805:E.2.17.1, 805:E.2.18
Electrical equipment fires see subentry : Class C
Electronic equipment fires 10:5.5.6, 10:A.5.5.6, 10:F.4.2
Explosive materials, vehicles transporting 495:8.2.6, 495:8.2.7.2(1)
Explosives motor vehicle terminals 498:4.1.6.2, 498:5.2.8
Factory test pressure
Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam see Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam
Fire apparatus, on 1901:5.8.3, 1901:6.7.3, 1901:7.7.3.1, 1901:8.8.2, 1901:9.8.3, 1901:10.5.2,
1901:11.9.3(4), 1906:12.2.1, 1906:A.12.2.1(1)
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.9, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Fire test standards 10:4.1.1, 10:4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.2
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.8, 1:65.11.4.5.2, 1:65.11.6.2.1, 1124:4.9.2.4(3), 1124:4.10.1,
1124:4.10.2.4, 1124:6.3.2.2(3), 1124:6.5.2, 1124:6.14.4, 1124:7.3.3(3), 1124:7.3.6.3, 1124:7.3.8,
1124:7.4.5.2, 1124:7.6.2.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.5, 130:6.5.4, 130:8.9.3
Flammable liquids fires, for see Flammable liquids fires
Foam 10:4.4, 10:5.5.4, 10:8.6.3.2, 10:A.5.5.4(2), 10:D.4.2, 10:F.3.2, 10:Table G.2, 10:Table
I.1(b) see also Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF); Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam
Forest products, storage of 1:31.3.6.3.3, 1:31.3.6.3.4, 1:A.31.3.6.3.4
Furnaces 86:14.5
Halogenated agent see Halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers
Hangers 10:6.1.3.4(1), 10:Table I.1(a)
Health care occupancies 99:C.9.3.4.2, 99:C.13.4.4.3, 101:18.3.5.10, 101:19.3.5.10, 5000:19.3.5.7,
5000:20.3.5.5
Anesthetizing locations, use in 99:C.13.4.4.2, 99:C.13.4.4.3
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.5.1.5, 99:A.20.2.5.1.5
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Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.5.1.10, 99B:4.6.2, 99B:5.7.4, 99B:5.7.5, 99B:A.4.5.1.10,
99B:A.5.7.5
Heliports 1:21.3.6.10, 418:5.7, 418:6.7, 418:Chap. 9, 418:A.5.7.2, 418:A.5.7.4
Historic structures and sites 914:10.6.2, 914:10.8.3, 914:11.6.3, 914:11.10.4, 914:12.2.3.2,
914:12.4.5, 914:13.2.3.4, 914:13.2.4.5, 914:13.4.2.5, 914:13.4.3.4.1, 914:13.6.1.5, 914:13.6.5,
914:14.10, 914:A.9.5.1, 914:A.10.2.1, 914:A.10.12
Hose assemblies 10:7.3.1.3, 10:8.2.4, 10:8.3.3, 10:8.5.4, 10:8.6.3, 10:8.7.4, 10:A.7.3.1.3,
10:Table I.1(a)
Hot work 1:41.3.3.2(10), 1:41.5.4.1, 51B:4.2.4, 51B:4.4.4, 51B:4.4.6, 51B:5.3.2(10),
51B:5.3.2(11), 51B:7.4.1, 51B:A.4.4.4
Hydrostatic testing 10:7.3.1.2.1, 10:7.3.1.2.3, 10:7.3.1.2.4, 10:7.4.3.4.1, 10:Chap. 8,
10:A.7.3.1.2.1, 10:Table F.6.3.2
Identification of contents see subentry : Labeling
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.3.5.3
Industrial trucks 505:Chap. 9
Information technology equipment 75:8.3.1 to 8.3.3, 75:9.2.2, 75:A.8.3.2
Inspection 1:13.6.6.8, 10:7.1, 10:7.2, 10:8.4, 10:A.7.1, 10:A.7.2.1.1 to A.7.2.2, 10:A.8.4.2, 10:F.6
Definition 10:3.3.14, 10:A.3.3.14
Installation 10:Chap. 6, 10:F.5.2, 10:F.5.3
Instructions 10:4.3, 10:6.1.3.9.1, 10:6.1.3.10.3, 10:7.2.2.2(1), 10:A.4.3, 10:D.1.1, 10:F.5.2.1,
10:F.5.4, 10:F.6.2.2, 10:F.6.3, 10:F.7.2
Labeling 1:13.6.6.8.1.3, 1:13.6.6.8.1.4, 1:13.6.6.8.2.2.3, 10:4.1.1, 10:4.1.2, 10:7.4.1.3.1 to
7.4.1.3.4, 10:7.4.5, 10:A.4.1.2, 10:A.7.4.1, 10:G.1.2, 10:Table I.1(a)
Condemned cylinders 10:8.8.2
Confined spaces, use in 10:H.2
Contents 1:13.6.4, 1:A.13.6.4, 10:4.2, 10:A.4.2
Cooking appliance protection 10:5.5.5.3, 10:A.5.5.5.3
Fire pails, drums with pails, and bucket tanks 10:D.4.1.6.3
Hydrostatic test data 10:8.5.4.2, 10:8.7.2, 10:8.7.3, 10:A.8.7.2
Intended use of extinguishers 10:D.2.2.1
Location of extinguisher 10:6.1.3.3.2, 10:6.1.3.10.2, 10:A.6.1.3.3.2, 10:D.2.2.2
Maintenance records 10:7.3.3, 10:A.7.3.3
Placement on extinguishers 10:6.1.3.9, 10:7.1.4, 10:7.2.2.2(1), 10:B.1.2
Recommended system 10:B.2
Laboratory units 45:6.1.1(1), 45:6.4
Laser facilities 115:11.1.4.4, 115:12.1.1, 115:12.5(4)
Leak test 10:7.4.1.3.5, 10:A.7.4.1.3.5
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.3.5(12), 59A:12.6.1, 59A:12.6.4,
59A:13.18.4.5(C)(3), 59A:14.11.4(3), 59A:A.12.6.1
Listing 10:4.1, 10:A.4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.3
Loaded stream charge 10:4.4(5), 10:7.3.1.2, 10:7.3.2(2), 10:A.6.1.3.11, 10:A.7.3.1.2.1, 10:Table
D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.1, 10:D.4.1.2, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(b)
Definition 10:3.3.21, 10:A.3.3.21
Location 10:5.6, 10:6.1.3, 10:A.6.1.3.3.2 to A.6.1.3.11, 10:D.2.2.3, 10:D.2.3.1
Identification 10:6.1.3.3.2, 10:6.1.3.10.2, 10:A.6.1.3.3.2, 10:D.2.2.2
Obstructed 10:6.1.3.3, 10:7.2.2(2), 10:A.6.1.3.3.2
Outside normal temperature range 10:6.1.3.10.4, 10:6.1.3.11, 10:A.6.1.3.10.4, 10:A.6.1.3.11
Residential use 10:5.3, 10:F.5.1, 10:F.5.2.2
LP-Gas, for 1:69.3.12.8, 1:69.5.5, 1:69.6.1.2, 1:A.69.5.5, 58:6.23.8, 58:6.25.4.2, 58:7.2.3.8(4),
58:8.5, 58:9.3.5, 58:9.4.7, 58:13.2.1.13, 58:14.3.3.4, 58:A.8.5, 58:A.9.4.7, 59:13.5.1, 59:13.5.2
Maintenance 10:6.1.2, 10:7.1, 10:7.3, 10:A.7.1, 10:A.7.3, 10:F.6, 10:Table I.1(a), 10:Table I.1(b)
Manufactured homes 501A:6.3.6.3, 501A:6.3.6.5, 501A:A.6.3.6.3, 501A:B.2.3
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.6.1, 1:28.1.8.3.1, 303:4.2.1.1, 303:4.2.1.2, 303:4.3.4, 303:6.2,
303:6.5, 303:8.1.5(4), 303:8.8.5(1), 303:8.8.12, 303:8.10.6, 303:8.11.24, 303:A.4.2.1.2,
303:A.6.1
Marine terminals 307:4.5.2
Marine vessels 301:9.2.15, 301:12.3.3.2, 301:13.3.3, 301:14.11, 301:A.5.5, 301:A.13.3.3,
1405:9.2.1(5), 1405:12.7.2(2), 1405:12.10.8.3
Cargo and tank vessels301:20.3.2.4, 301:20.13.2.3
Construction or repair, under 312:4.12.7, 312:4.12.8
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:9.6, 1925:Table 10.1.1(a), 1925:Table 10.1.1(b), 1925:A.9.6.1
Helicopter decks 301:18.3.1.1
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:12.1.1.2, 302:12.1.2, 302:A.12.1.1.2, 302:A.12.1.2.1,
302:A.12.1.2.3, 302:B.2 to B.5, 302:Annex E
Towing vessels301:19.13.1.2
Markings see subentry : Labeling
Membrane structures 1:25.1.6.3, 1:25.1.12.3, 1:25.6.3, 101:11.10.3, 102:9.5.3
Mercantile occupancies 1:20.12.2.2, 101:36.3.5.3, 101:36.7.2, 101:37.3.5.3, 101:37.7.2,
5000:27.3.5.3
Metal mineral processing plants 122:4.4.22, 122:4.6.1, 122:6.1, 122:13.12.7, 122:13.13.2,
122:13.16.3, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.13.10.1
Metals, combustible, use for 484:6.5.2.6, 484:13.3.3.4, 484:13.3.5.1, 484:13.5.2.2(3),
484:A.6.5.2.6.3, 484:A.13.3.3.1
Metals and nonmetals mines see subentry : Mines
Mines 120:6.3.2.1, 120:6.3.2.5.1, 120:7.1.2.5, 120:7.3.8, 120:10.5.1, 120:11.1.4, 120:A.7.1.2.5,
120:A.10.5.1, 122:4.4.22, 122:4.6.1, 122:6.1, 122:A.1.1
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Diesel equipment in 122:7.3
Flammable and combustible liquids storage and handling 120:7.5.4.4, 120:7.6.8.5, 122:9.5.5,
122:10.10.6, 122:11.1
Self-propelled and mobile equipment 122:12.2.1, 122:B.1.4.2, 122:B.2.3
Surface operations 120:5.3.4, 120:5.3.5.6, 120:5.3.7.1, 120:8.6.6, 120:11.3.1, 120:A.5.3.4.1,
120:A.5.3.4.8(8), 120:A.5.3.7.1.1, 120:A.8.6.6
Underground operations 120:4.3.3.2.2, 120:4.3.4.1, 120:9.4.7.12, 120:A.4.3.3.2.2,
120:A.4.3.4.1.1.1, 120:A.4.3.4.1.2.3
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.11.6, 1125:4.13.3.2, 1125:4.13.3.3, 1125:5.10.2.2,
1125:5.12.3.2, 1125:5.12.3.3, 1125:A.4.13.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.7.2.5.2, 1:42.3.7.1, 1:42.4.2.1.7, 1:42.4.2.4, 1:42.4.5.13,
1:A.42.4.2.1.7.1, 30A:9.2.5.2, 30A:9.4.3(5), 30A:11.7.1
Nonrechargeable see Nonrechargeable (nonrefillable) portable fire extinguishers
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:9.5, 805:5.7, 805:7.3.3, 805:E.2.8.3, 805:E.2.9.1,
805:E.2.11.1, 805:E.2.12.2, 805:E.2.14.3, 805:E.2.16, 805:E.2.17.1, 805:E.2.18
Obsolete 10:4.4, 10:5.5.5.4, 10:F.3.2
Occupancy hazard protection 10:5.4.1, 10:5.4.2, 10:5.6.1, 10:A.5.4.1.1 to A.5.4.1.3, 10:A.5.4.2,
10:E.3.1
Organic coatings manufacture 35:11.5.1
Outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs 1:10.15.5, 1:10.15.10.4
Ovens 86:14.5
Oxidizers, storage of 1:70.2.4.8.4, 1:A.70.2.4.8.4.1 to A.70.2.4.8.4.3, 430:4.11.6, 430:A.4.11.6.1 to
A.4.11.6.3
Parade floats 1:10.17.3
Performance standards 10:4.1.1, 10:4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.2
Piers and wharves 307:9.3, 307:9.5.3.2.2, 307:10.1.2, 307:A.9.3
Pre-incident planning for use of 1620:7.7
Pressurization 10:7.4.4, 10:A.7.4.4.1 to A.7.4.4.3.5
Pressurized liquid and gas fires 10:5.5.1.1, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:C.2.8
Pump tank see Pump tank portable fire extinguishers
Pyrotechnics display 1126:8.1.1, 1126:8.1.2, 1126:A.8.1.1
Pyroxylin plastic storage 42:4.4.4
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:6.6, 801:8.4.7, 804:9.5, 805:5.7, 805:7.3.3,
805:E.2.8.3, 805:E.2.9.1, 805:E.2.11.1, 805:E.2.12.2, 805:E.2.14.3, 805:E.2.16, 805:E.2.17.1,
805:E.2.18
Rating system 10:5.3.1.1, 10:Annex G, 495:8.2.6
Definition 408:3.3.15, 408:A.3.3.15, 495:3.3.20, 495:A.3.3.20
Minimum rating for protection 10:6.1.1.2, 10:Table 6.2.1.1, 10:Table 6.3.1.1
Rechargeable see Rechargeable (refillable) portable fire extinguishers
Recharging see Recharging
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Records storage facilities 232:4.8.4.2.2, 232:4.8.5, 232:4.9.6, 232:6.13.2, 232:D.4
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:6.1.3
Recreational vehicles 1192:6.4.1, 1192:6.4.7.5
Repair garages 1:30.3.2.2
Residential fire extinguishers 10:Annex F
Definitions 10:3.4.5.1, 10:3.4.5.2
Roofing operations 1:16.7.1.6, 1:A.16.7.1.6.2, 241:9.4, 241:A.9.4.3
Rural areas, developments in 1141:7.2.2, 1141:9.2, 1141:A.7.2.2
Selection 1:13.6.5, 1:A.13.6.5.1, 10:Chap. 5, 10:Annex C, 10:Annex F, 10:Annex H
Self-expelling see Self-expelling fire extinguishers
Service pressure
Servicing
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.11.1.5, 140:5.11.7
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.6
Standards 10:4.1.1, 10:4.1.2, 10:A.4.1.2
Steel shells
Mild 10:A.8.4.2(1)
Stainless steel 10:6.1.4.2, 10:8.4.2(5)
Storage occupancies 1:34.5.3.1, 1:34.6.3.3(2), 1:J.7.4, 5000:30.3.5.5, 5000:A.30.3.5
Stored pressure see Stored pressure portable fire extinguishers
Suburban areas, developments in 1141:7.2.2, 1141:9.2, 1141:A.7.2.2
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.7.1, 76:6.9.6.1, 76:6.10.6.1, 76:6.11.7.1, 76:6.12.7.1,
76:6.13.2.2, 76:6.14.4.2.1, 76:6.15.4.2.1, 76:7.6.5, 76:8.6.3.1, 76:A.8.6.3.1.3
Tents 1:25.1.6.3, 1:25.1.12.3, 1:25.2.5, 101:11.11.5, 102:8.6, 102:9.5.3
Transport of extinguishers 10:D.2.3
Travel distances 10:Table 6.2.1.1, 10:6.2.1.2, 10:6.2.1.6, 10:Table 6.3.1.1, 10:6.3.1.2, 10:6.3.1.6,
10:6.3.2.7, 10:6.6.2
Tunnels, use in 502:4.3.4, 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.8, 502:11.6.7, 502:A.7.8, 502:J.3
Waste disposal sites 1:19.1.4
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.2.5
Water-type see Water-type portable fire extinguishers
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Wetting agent 10:7.4.2.2, 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.1, 10:D.4.1.4, 10:Table H.2
Wheeled units see Wheeled portable fire extinguishers
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:9.1.6, 664:A.9.1.6
Extinguishing agents
Combustible particulate solids, for 654:6.1.4, 654:7.4.1.1, 654:10.2.1, 654:A.7.4.1.1, 654:A.10.2.1,
654:B.6.2, 654:F.2, 654:Annex F
Compatibility 402:10.2.5 to 10.2.9, 2010:4.4, 2010:A.4.4.1
Complementary
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.12, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Metals, combustible, use for 484:13.3.3, 484:13.3.3.9.2.1, 484:13.3.3.11, 484:13.3.3.12,
484:13.3.5.1, 484:13.5.2.2, 484:A.13.3.3, 484:A.13.3.3.9.2.1
Aluminum dusts and powders 484:6.5.2, 484:6.5.3, 484:A.6.5.2.1 to A.6.5.2.6.3, 484:A.6.5.3
Lithium fires 484:Annex H
Magnesium fires 484:13.3.3.5, 484:13.3.3.6, 484:C.11.1, 484:C.11.2
Niobium fires 484:8.2.6.3.1
Primary
Quantity
Water additives 18A
Wetting agents 18
Extinguishing devices 1006:10.1.3(B), 1006:17.2.3, 1006:Table G.1

Definition 1006:3.3.65, 1006:A.3.3.65
Extinguishing systems 101:9.7, 101:A.9.7.1.1 to A.9.7.6 see also specific types of extinguishing
systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:Chap. 6 to Chap. 8, 423:Annex B, 423:Annex C
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, use in 403:Chap. 5, 403:A.6.1.2, 403:Annex B
Airports 1:21.2.3.5.3, 1:21.2.6, 1:A.21.2.6
Alternative systems 5000:55.5
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.5, 101:31.3.5, 101:A.31.3.5.3 to A.31.3.5.12.2, 5000:25.3.5,
5000:A.25.3.5.1
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.5.4.7, 1:A.20.1.4.5.4.7.1 (3), 101:12.3.5, 101:12.7.5.3.7,
101:13.3.5, 101:13.4.5.7.6, 101:A.12.3.5.3(1), 101:A.12.7.5.3.7.1(3), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(3),
5000:16.3.5, 5000:A.16.3.5.1.3(1)
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Automatic 1:50.4.4, 1:A.50.4.4.3, 1:A.50.4.4.10(4), 101:9.7.3
Laboratory units 45:6.2, 45:8.10, 45:A.6.2.3, 45:A.8.10.2(10) to 8.10.7
Operation detectors 72:5.11, 72:5.12, 72:A.5.11.1, 72:A.5.11.2, 72:A.5.12
Buildings under construction 1:16.4.3, 1:A.16.4.3.1.1 to A.16.4.3.3.2.8, 101:43.6.4
Business occupancies 101:38.3.5, 101:38.7.2, 101:39.3.5, 101:39.7.2, 5000:28.3.5
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 9.5.1.2, 901:10.6.1,
901:Chap. 10, 901:Table 11.5.2, 901:Table 11.6.2
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:10.2.3.2, 654:10.2.4, 654:10.2.7, 654:10.2.8,
654:10.4 to10.7, 654:11.3.2(5), 654:12.2.5.2, 654:A.10.5, 654:B.6.2, 654:C.1.1, 654:C.1.2,
654:C.2.4, 654:C.2.5, 654:F.1
Cooking equipment, commercial 1:50.2.1.3(5), 1:50.4, 1:50.6.1.2.2, 1:50.6.1.2.3, 1:A.50.4.3.2 to
A.50.4.12.1, 1:A.50.6.1.2.2, 96:4.1.3(5), 96:8.2.3, 96:9.3.3, 96:9.3.4, 96:Chap. 10, 96:11.1.4,
96:11.1.6, 96:11.2, 96:11.5, 96:11.6.4, 96:11.6.5, 96:13.1(6), 96:13.5, 96:13.6.1, 96:13.6.6,
96:14.7, 96:14.9.2.8 to 14.9.2.10, 96:14.9.3.7, 96:15.1.1(8), 96:15.2, 96:A.11.2.4, 96:A.14.7.8
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.5, 101:17.3.5, 101:17.6.3.5, 5000:18.3.2.1, 5000:18.3.5,
5000:A.18.3.2.1(2)(a)
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.5, 101:23.3.5, 101:A.22.3.5.4(1), 101:A.23.3.5.2,
101:A.23.3.5.4(1), 5000:21.3.5, 5000:A.21.3.5.4(1)
Dipping and coating processes 34:5.5, 34:8.6.6, 34:Chap. 9, 34:10.4, 34:A.10.4, 34:Annex B
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.5, 101:15.3.5, 5000:17.3.2.1, 5000:17.3.5
Electric generating plants 850:6.6, 850:6.6.3, 850:6.7.1, 850:7.3.9.1, 850:7.7.4.1.4, 850:8.5.4.4,
850:9.4.4.1, 850:A.7.7.4.1.4, 850:A.9.4.4.1
Construction sites 850:11.2.7, 850:11.4.4.2, 850:11.4.5, 850:11.4.6
High expansion foam 850:8.5.4.5
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:5.3.7.3, 805:5.9, 805:5.10, 805:6.2.1.2, 805:6.2.3.6,
805:6.2.3.7(3), 805:A.4.5, 805:A.5.3.7.3, 805:A.5.9.1, 805:A.5.10.4, 805:A.5.10.6,
805:C.3.4.5, 805:E.2.7, 805:E.2.8.1, 805:E.2.8.10, 805:E.2.9.1, 805:E.2.9.1 to E.2.9.3,
805:E.2.13.1 to E.2.13.3, 805:E.2.14.2, 805:E.2.15.2, 805:E.2.16, 805:E.2.17.2, 805:E.2.19,
805:E.2.26, 805:E.2.27, 805:E.2.28.2, 805:E.2.29.2, 805:E.2.30 to E.2.33
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.5, 170:6.8, 170:Table 7.3, 170:A.6.8, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Forest products storage 1:31.3.2.1.6.2, 1:31.3.2.3, 1:31.3.3.2.1(2), 1:31.3.4.2(2), 1:31.3.5.2(2),
1:31.3.6.2.1(3), 1:31.3.6.2.1(5), 1:31.3.7.4, 1:31.3.8.2(2), 1:A.31.3.2.3
Hazardous material storage and use 1:60.1.2.10, 1:60.1.2.22.1
Health care occupancies 99:11.3.1.1.1, 99:11.5.1, 99:A.11.5.1, 99:C.9.3.4, 101:18.3.5,
101:19.3.5, 101:A.18.3.5.1 to A.18.3.5.9, 101:A.19.3.5.3 to A.19.3.5.9, 5000:19.3.5,
5000:A.19.3.5.1 to A.19.3.5.5
Anesthetic locations 99:C.13.4.4
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.5, 99:A.20.2.5.1.4 to A.20.2.5.5
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Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.2.5, 99B:4.5.1.5 to 4.5.1.8, 99B:4.5.1.7, 99B:4.5.1.9, 99B:4.5.1.11,
99B:4.5.4, 99B:4.6.2, 99B:5.7.1, 99B:5.7.3
Laboratories 99:11.3.1.1.1, 99:11.5.1, 99:11.5.2, 99:A.11.5.1
Heliports, rooftop 1:21.3.6, 1:A.21.3.6.1, 1:A.21.3.6.3
High-rise buildings 101:11.8.2, 101:A.11.8.2.1, 5000:33.2.2, 5000:A.33.2.2
Highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids storage 1:68.3.4
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.11, 914:4.3.2.1, 914:8.2(9), 914:9.3.1, 914:9.4.4, 914:9.5.3.1.1,
914:10.6.2, 914:10.8.3, 914:12.4, 914:14.3, 914:14.4.4, 914:A.4.3.2.1, 914:A.9.3.1, 914:A.9.4.4,
914:A.9.5.1, 914:A.10.2.1, 914:A.10.12, 914:Annex D, 914:Annex K
Construction, during 914:6.3.2, 914:12.2.3.2, 914:13.1.1, 914:13.1.3, 914:13.2.8,
914:13.2.8.2 13.6.1.5, 914:13.4.8, 914:13.6, 914:13.6.2, 914:13.6.4, 914:13.6.4.3,
914:A.13.6.1.1.1
Hot work operations 1:4.1.3.3.2(12), 1:41.2.4.4, 1:41.3.3.2(11), 1:41.5.4.1, 1:A.41.2.4.4
Industrial occupancies 101:40.4, 5000:29.3.2, 5000:29.3.5, 5000:A.29.3.5
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.4.2(B), 59A:12.2.2, 59A:12.5 to 12.7,
59A:13.18.4.5(C), 59A:14.11.4, 59A:A.12.2, 59A:A.12.6.1
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.6, 101:A.26.3.6.3.3, 5000:23.3.6, 5000:A.23.3.6.1,
5000:A.23.3.6.2
LP-Gas utility plants 59:12.2, 59:13.4.1, 59:13.5.3, 59:13.6
Manual 101:9.7.4, 101:A.9.7.4.1
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.6.2, 1:28.1.8.3.3, 1:A.28.1.6.2.2, 1:A.28.1.6.2.4, 303:6.3 to 6.9,
303:8.2.2.1(2), 303:8.2.2.2, 303:8.3.10, 303:8.6.2, 303:8.8.12, 303:8.9.8
Marine terminals 307:Chap. 7, 307:9.2, 307:9.3.1, 307:9.3.2, 307:9.5.3.2.2, 307:9.5.5,
307:10.1.7, 307:10.10.1, 307:A.9.2.1, 307:Annex C
Marine vessels see Marine vessels
Membrane structures, temporary 1:25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.6, 101:11.10.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.5, 101:36.4.4.10, 101:36.4.5.5, 101:36.7.2, 101:37.3.5,
101:37.4.5.5, 5000:27.3.5, 5000:27.4.4.7.1, 5000:27.4.4.9, 5000:27.4.5.5
Monitoring devices 72:6.8.4.9, 72:A.6.8.4.11
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:30.1.5, 1:30.3.2.3, 1:42.2.7.2.5.3, 1:42.3.7.2, 1:A.30.1.5.1
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:5.3.7.3, 805:5.9, 805:5.10, 805:6.2.1.2, 805:6.2.3.6,
805:6.2.3.7(3), 805:A.4.5, 805:A.5.3.7.3, 805:A.5.9.1, 805:A.5.10.4, 805:A.5.10.6, 805:C.3.4.5,
805:E.2.7, 805:E.2.8.1, 805:E.2.8.10, 805:E.2.9.1, 805:E.2.9.1 to E.2.9.3, 805:E.2.13.1 to
E.2.13.3, 805:E.2.14.2, 805:E.2.15.2, 805:E.2.16, 805:E.2.17.2, 805:E.2.19, 805:E.2.26,
805:E.2.27, 805:E.2.28.2, 805:E.2.29.2, 805:E.2.30 to E.2.33
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.3.5, 101:A.24.3.5, 5000:22.3.5, 5000:A.22.3.5
Organic coatings manufacture 35:8.1.2.1(3), 35:8.1.2.2(2), 35:Chap. 11, 35:13.1.1, 35:A.8.1.2.1(3)
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:7.3(6), 53:Chap. 8
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Piers and wharves 307:4.3, 307:4.5, 307:A.4.3.2 to 307:A.4.3.3.5, 307:A.4.5.2
Repair garages 1:30.2.7, 1:30.3.2.3
101:A.32.2.3.5, 101:A.33.2.3.5, 101:A.33.3.3.5.1, 5000:26.2.3.5, 5000:26.3.3.5,
5000:A.26.2.3.5.1, 5000:A.26.2.3.5.2.2, 5000:A.26.3.3.5.1
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.11.1, 140:A.4.11.1.3.1
Special 101:8.7.1.2, 654:10.7, 5000:8.15.1(2), 5000:8.15.2
Spray application facilities 1:43.1.7.1, 1:43.1.7.4 to 43.1.7.8, 1:43.5.3.1(4), 1:43.8.3, 1:60.4.10.1.3,
1:60.4.10.2.3, 1:A.43.1.7.1, 1:A.43.8.3
Storage occupancies 1:34.5.1, 1:34.5.2, 1:34.5.4.2(8), 1:34.6.3.3(1), 1:34.7.2, 1:34.7.3.4,
1:A.34.5.1, 1:A.34.7.3.4.1.1, 101:42.4
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.7, 76:6.9.6, 76:6.10.6, 76:6.11.7, 76:6.12.7, 76:6.13.2.2,
76:6.14.4.2, 76:6.15.4.2, 76:7.6.5, 76:8.6, 76:A.6.10.6.2, 76:A.8.6.1 to A.8.6.3.2
Tents 1:25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.6, 101:11.11.5
Waste disposal sites 1:19.1.4
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.2.1.3, 820:7.2.2 to 7.2.4
Water-based see Water-based fire protection systems
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.2.2.5.1.3(3), 664:8.3.2.3.3, 664:8.3.2.10,
664:8.6.1.1, 664:8.6.1.2, 664:8.6.1.6, 664:8.9.3, 664:8.11.2.1 to 8.11.2.3, 664:9.1.2, 664:10.9,
664:A.8.3.2.10, 664:A.8.6.1.1, 664:A.8.11.1.1, 664:A.8.11.2.2, 664:A.9.1.2, 664:A.10.9.1 to
A.10.9.4
Extinguishment
Definition 750:3.3.7, 750:8.3.1.3
Principles of 10:F.7.3
Extra hazard occupancies see High hazard occupancies
Extraction process
Definition 36:3.3.8
Solvent extraction plants 36:Chap. 7, 36:Chap. 8, 36:Annex B
Extractors
Definition 36:3.3.9
Grease see Grease removal devices
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.9, 36:8.4, 36:B.5 to B.9
Extrication
Aircraft accidents 402:9.5, 402:10.4.4, 402:13.2.1
Definition 402:3.3.34, 1670:3.3.40
Rescues 1670:5.3.3(5), 1670:5.4.3(5), 1670:8.3.4 (5), 1670:8.3.4(6), 1670:8.3.4(8),
1670:8.4.2(2), 1670:9.3.5(17), 1670:10.3.3(13), 1670:11.3.3(18), 1670:A.5.3.3(5),
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1670:A.5.4.3(4), 1670:A.5.4.3(5), 1670:A.8.3.4(8), 1670:A.8.4.2(2), 1670:A.9.3.5(17),
1670:A.11.3.3(18)
Eye protection
Primary eye protection 1500:7.17, 1500:A.7.17.1.1
Fire apparatus, use in 1500:6.3.7, 1500:A.6.3.7
Technical rescue operations 1500:7.8.4
Wildland fire fighting 1500:7.7.4
SCBA facepiece used for 1500:7.17.2
Eyewear, splash-resistant 1581:7.2.5, 1581:7.2.6.1, 1581:7.2.13

F
Fabric tanks see Embankment-supported coated fabric suction tanks
Fabrication areas, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318, 5000:34.3.7, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4

Definition 5000:3.3.33.5, 5000:A.3.3.33.5
Fabricators 5000:40.3.4
Definition 5000:3.3.203, 5000:40.1.3.1
Fabrics see also Textiles

Barrier
Definition 2112:3.3.10, 2113:3.3.13
Flame resistant, tests for 701
Face masks, full (dive) 1670:9.4.6.3(10), 1670:9.4.6.3(12), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(10)

Face/neck shrouds, helmet 1977:4.1.2.1, 1977:5.5.1, 1977:5.5.2, 1977:6.5, 1977:7.5, 1977:A.4.1.7

Testing requirements 1977:8.2.1 to 8.2.7, 1977:8.2.9, 1977:8.3, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.10, 1977:8.6 to
8.10, 1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.10, 1977:A.8.9.4.1, 1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Face protection devices 1500:7.4.1, 1500:7.4.4, 1500:7.17, 1500:A.7.4, 1500:A.7.17.1.1 see also
Faceshields
Definition 1581:3.3.15, 1581:A.3.3.15, 1999:3.3.37
Emergency medical eye and face protection device 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.7 to 5.1.9,
1999:6.3, 1999:7.3, 1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.12, 1999:8.3, 1999:8.16, 1999:8.17, 1999:8.25,
1999:8.43, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.6.3.3.6
Definition 1999:3.3.25, 1999:A.3.3.25
Copyright NFPA
Face sprinklers 13:16.1.11.2, 13:17.1.10.2, 30B:Figs. 6.3.2.7(a) to (e), 30B:6.3.2.12.3, 30B:B.2
Definition 13:3.9.3.4, 30B:3.3.28.2
Facepieces (SCBA) 1404:6.6.2(7), 1404:A.6.6.2(7)

Definition 1404:3.3.10, 1404:A.3.3.10
Open-circuit apparatus 1852:4.5.8(17), 1852:5.1.5, 1852:5.1.8(2), 1852:6.1.2, 1852:6.3.4,
1852:7.1.2.1(1), 1852:7.1.2.2, 1852:Table 7.5.2, 1852:A.5.1.5(18)
Faceplates (electrical) 70:404.9(A), 70:404.9(C), 70:404.10(B), 70:406.4, 70:406.5, 70:406.8(E)

Grounding 70:404.9(B), 70:406.5(B), 70:550.15(D)
Mobile homes 70:550.15(D)
Faces, earth excavation 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.5(A), 1006:8.2.1, 1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.1.5,

1006:A.8.2.1, 1670:3.3.41
Faceshield/goggle components 1971:5.2.3, 1971:5.3.3, 1971:6.4.5, 1971:6.4.6, 1971:6.5.2,

1971:8.1.3.2, 1971:8.1.7, 1971:A.6.5.2
Flame resistance 1971:7.4.17, 1971:7.5.2, 1971:8.3.6.1, 1971:8.3.8.1
Heat resistance 1971:7.4.4, 1971:8.6.12.3
Lens impact resistance test 1971:7.4.16, 1971:8.17, 1971:A.8.17.4.1.3, 1971:A.8.17.5.1.1
Lens scratch resistance test 1971:7.5.3, 1971:8.23
Luminous (visible) transmittance test 1971:7.5.4, 1971:7.6.13, 1971:8.45.1
Faceshields 1500:7.17.1.3, 1500:A.7.17.1.1 see also Face protection devices; Visors

Care and maintenance of 1851:6.2.2.3(6), 1851:6.3.5.3(7), 1851:6.3.5.3(8), 1851:8.5.5,
1851:A.6.2.2.3(6), 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.1.1
Definition 1500:3.3.30, 1500:A.3.3.30, 1851:3.3.33, 1971:3.3.40, 1971:A.3.3.40
Design requirements 1971:6.4.5, 1971:6.4.6, 1971:6.5.2.1, 1971:6.6.2(4), 1971:6.6.3
Performance requirements 1971:7.6.14
Tests 1971:8.52.1.1, 1971:8.54.1, 1971:8.56.1, 1971:8.57.1
Facilities see also specific facilities

Accessibility
Definition 1:3.3.97, 306:3.3.7, 502:3.3.17, 1081:3.3.5, 1125:3.3.10
Facility emergency action plan see also Emergency plans and planning
Definition 1620:3.3.20.2, 1620:A.3.3.20.2
Health care occupancies 1620:13.4.1
Definition 1620:3.3.20.3, 1620:A.3.3.20.3
Copyright NFPA
Factories see Industrial occupancies; Plants
Factory-coated, bolted steel tanks 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 6, 22:Fig. B.1(m), 22:Fig. B.1(n), 22:Fig. B.1(p),
22:Fig. B.1(q)
Fail safe device

Failsafe
Definition 52:3.3.16, 70E:330.2, 160:3.3.9
Flame effects before an audience 160:Table 9.2, 160:9.3.1.5(5), 160:9.3.3.4.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.3.7, 59A:10.5, 59A:12.3.4, 59A:12.3.5,
59A:13.15.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and fueling facilities 52:12.11.3.1, 52:14.4.1, 52:16.6.1,
52:16.6.2, 52:16.10.1
Failsafe safety interlock

Failure
Definition 79:3.3.43, 79:A.3.3.43, 99:3.3.47, 99:A.3.3.47, 921:3.3.51, 1006:3.3.67, 1670:3.3.42,
1911:3.3.49
Failure analysis 921:17.2.2, 921:Chap. 20

Fairs 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15, 70:525, 70E:430.11
Fall down see Drop down
Fall factors
Definition 1983:3.3.23, 1983:A.1.3.4
Fallout area (fireworks) 1123:5.1.2.2, 1123:5.1.5, 1123:5.3.2, 1123:7.6.4.1, 1123:8.1.4.4,

1123:8.2.12, 1123:8.3.1.2, 1123:A.5.1.5.1, 1123:A.8.2.12, 1126:6.3.2(16), 1126:8.2.1.2, 1126:8.2.11
Definition 1123:3.3.11, 1123:A.3.3.11, 1126:3.3.16, 1126:A.3.3.16
Fallout radius (fireworks) 1126:6.3.2(11), 1126:8.4.1, 1126:A.8.4.1

Definition 1126:3.3.17, 1126:A.3.3.17
Falls (waterfalls) see Waterfalls (fireworks)
False alarms see Alarms
False start 85:8.8.4.3, 85:8.11.3.2.2

Family day-care homes 101:16.6.1.4.1.1, 101:16.6.1.7.1, 101:17.6.1.4.1.1, 101:17.6.1.7.1
Copyright NFPA
Family dynamics
Fan-assisted combustion system appliances 54:12.11.3.1, 54:13.2.23, 54:13.2.24, 54:G.1.2

Fan-cooled motor, totally enclosed 20:9.5.2.4

FAN Max 54:13.1.6, 54:Tables 13.1(a) to (d), 54:13.2.3(1), 54:13.2.19, 54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d)
FAN Min 54:13.1.1(2), 54:13.1.6, 54:Tables 13.1(a) to (d), 54:13.2.1(3), 54:13.2.3(2), 54:13.2.19,
54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d)
Fan pressurization apparatus

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.14
Fan test block capability

FAN+FAN 54:13.2.1(3), 54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d)

FAN+NAT 54:13.2.1(2), 54:13.2.1(3), 54:13.2.22(3), 54:13.2.22(4), 54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d), 54:Table

13.2(h)
Fans 90A:4.2.3, 90A:6.3.4, 90A:A.6.3.4

Air supply 92A:5.3.3, 92A:6.4.4.2.2, 92A:A.5.3.3.1, 92A:A.5.3.4, 92A:A.6.4.5.2.1.1, 92A:B.1,
92A:B.3, 92A:C.3, 92A:E.2
Booster
Ceiling 70:314.27(D), 70:422.18, 70:680.22(C), 70:680.43(B), 73:5.5
Pools 70E:430.10(C)
Circulating 90B:4.1.4(G), 90B:4.1.4(H), 90B:4.2.5, 90B:6.3.2, 90B:6.3.5
Combustible particulate solids, processing of see Air moving devices
Constant-volume 92A:C.8
Controls 90A:B.9
Conveying systems 484:6.1.9.10, 484:7.5.4, 484:8.13.8.4, 484:9.8.4, 484:A.6.1.9.10.1 to
A.6.1.9.10.5, 484:A.7.5.4.1
Definition 90A:3.3.15, 211:3.3.72
Door
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:7.7.2.3, 2001:Annex C
Copyright NFPA
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.10
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:B.1.2.2, 12A:B.2.2.1, 12A:B.2.2.3, 12A:B.2.4 to
12A:B.2.6
Draft (for boilers) 85:4.6.5.2.5, 85:4.6.5.2.6, 85:5.4.3.1.1, 85:5.4.3.2.1, 85:5.4.3.3.1, 85:6.3.2,
85:6.5.1.2, 85:6.5.2.3, 85:6.5.3.2, 85:6.6.5.2.3(I), 85:6.6.5.2.5.2(B), 85:6.6.5.2.5.4(E),
85:6.8.5.2.5.2(B), 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(D), 85:6.8.5.3.1, 85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:A.6.5.2.3(1), 85:A.6.5.3.2.4.1
Alarms 85:6.4.3.2.17, 85:6.4.3.2.18, 85:7.10.2.1.3
Alarms 85:7.10.2.1.2
Definitions85:3.3.59.3, 85:3.3.59.4
Emergency trip 85:7.6.2.5.2, 85:7.6.2.5.5.2(A), 85:7.6.2.5.5.2(B), 85:7.6.2.7.1, 85:7.6.2.8,
85:7.6.3.1, 85:7.6.5.5.2, 85:7.6.5.5.3, 85:7.9.3.2.2.1
Furnace pressure control 85:7.5.3, 85:7.5.4.2.2.1 to 7.5.4.2.2.4
Interlocks for 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:6.4.2.3.6, 85:6.4.2.3.7, 85:7.9.3.2.2.1,
85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.4.2.3.6, 85:A.6.4.2.3.7
Loss of 85:6.4.2.3.6, 85:6.4.2.3.7, 85:6.6.5.3.1, 85:6.7.5.2.5.2(B), 85:6.7.5.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.6,
85:A.6.4.2.3.7, 85:B.2.4.9.3, 85:B.3.2, 85:B.3.4.9.5, 85:C.1.4.1, 85:C.2.4, 85:C.2.5.5.4
Override action
Sequence of operations 85:6.5.3, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.7.5.2.3.10, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.8.5.2.3.6, 85:A.6.5.3.2.4.1, 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.3(B)
Stoker operations 85:10.2.1.2.3.4, 85:10.2.1.2.3.5, 85:10.4.3, 85:10.4.5, 85:10.4.6.1,
85:10.4.6.2, 85:10.4.7.2, 85:10.4.7.3, 85:A.10.2.1.2.3, 85:G.1.2
Draft (for oil-burning equipment) 31:6.3.2, 31:6.5.1.1, 31:10.5.10
Dust-control systems 484:6.3.4.3.2, 484:8.13.3.5, 484:8.13.4.2, 484:8.13.4.3, 484:8.13.6.4,
484:9.7.4.10, 484:10.1.4.4, 484:10.4.7.4, 484:11.1.5.5, 484:12.2.6.5, 484:12.2.10.12,
484:A.10.1.4.4, 484:A.11.1.5.5, 664:7.14, 664:8.2.2.4, 664:8.2.2.5.1.4(7), 664:8.2.2.5.2,
664:10.2.4.1, 664:10.2.4.7, 664:A.7.14.2, 664:A.8.2.2.4.1 to A.8.2.2.4.3, 664:A.8.2.2.6,
664:A.10.2.4.1, 664:D.1, 850:7.4.3.4, 850:7.4.6.2.5
Exhaust 92A:6.6.3, 92A:A.6.6.3, 92A:B.4(4), 92A:C.2
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:4.1.3(4), 96:4.2.1, 96:7.3.7, 96:7.8.1(1), 96:7.8.2.1,
96:7.8.2.2, 96:7.8.3(7), 96:7.8.4, 96:8.1, 96:8.2.3, 96:11.6.2, 96:A.7.8, 96:A.8.1.1 to A.8.1.3,
96:A.11.6.2
Smoke management systems 92B:6.3, 92B:7.2, 92B:7.3.5, 92B:7.5.2, 92B:A.6.3, 92B:A.7.2
Exhauster 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:6.4.2.3.9.1, 85:6.4.2.3.9.3, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(A), 85:9.4.5.1.1.2,
85:Fig. 9.4.5.1.1(a), 85:Fig. 9.4.5.1.1(c), 85:9.4.6.1.4.1, 85:9.5.2.1, 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2,
85:9.6.4.1.2.1, 85:9.6.4.1.2.3, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B)
Fixed guideway transit systems
Emergency ventilation 130:7.3
Nonemergency, shutdown of 130:7.3.5
Copyright NFPA
Train control and communications rooms 130:7.3.6
Flue gas 850:7.6.1
Laboratory ventilating systems 45:8.7, 45:8.10.4, 45:8.11.3, 45:8.11.4, 45:8.13.5, 45:12.2.3.2,
45:A.8.7.4, 45:A.8.7.6, 45:A.8.13.5.1
Maintenance 90A:B.8, 90A:B.9
Ovens and furnaces 86:5.4.2, 86:6.3.8.5, 86:6.6.5.2(D), 86:8.5.1, 86:8.6.1, 86:8.18.1.3,
86:10.2.10.1
Class A ovens 86:10.1.1.8, 86:10.1.1.11, 86:10.1.1.12, 86:10.1.4.2, 86:A.10.1.1.8,
86:A.10.1.1.11
Gas quenching systems 86:5.10.4
Pneumatic conveying systems see Air moving devices
Primary air
Pulverized fuel systems 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:6.4.2.3.9, 85:6.4.3.2.12, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(A),
85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.3.1, 85:9.4.5.2.4.3(D), 85:9.4.6.1.6, 85:9.4.6.1.8.2, 85:9.5.2.1,
85:9.5.3.1.1, 85:9.5.3.1.3, 85:9.6.2.1.2 to 9.6.2.1.4, 85:9.6.2.2, 85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:9.6.2.5.3,
85:9.6.4.1.2.1, 85:9.6.4.1.2.3, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3), 85:A.9.4.6.1.6
Seal air
Fantail 1405:9.8.6
Faraday cage
Farm carts see Tenders, movable fuel storage
Farms see also Agricultural buildings

Electrical loads 70:220.100 to 220.103
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30A:Chap. 13
Water supplies for fire fighting 1142
Fast-acting valves
Explosion isolation systems 69:11.1.3(2), 69:11.2.2, 69:11.4.1.4, 69:15.4, 69:15.6.1, 69:A.11.2.2,
69:A.15.4.1
Fast response sprinklers see Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers; Quick-response
(QR) sprinklers
Fasteners, for aerial devices 1911:19.8.6.3

Fasteners, for lightning conductors 780:4.10, 780:6.5

Copyright NFPA
Fatalities see also Casualties
Aircraft accidents 402:7.5.11.4.3, 402:13.1.4, 402:13.3, 402:A.13.1.4, 424:Chap. 14
Definition 402:E.2, 901:3.3.27
Fats, solvent extraction plants for 36
Fault see also Ground fault

Definition 79:3.3.44, 79:A.3.3.44
High impedance 804:7.3.1.16
Fault currents see also Ground-fault current path

Prospective
Fault hazard current

Fault tolerant external control circuit 20:10.5.2.6, 20:12.5.2.5, 20:12.6.12

FDR see Flight data recorder (FDR)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Emergency alerts 402:7.2.1
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Search and rescue marking systems 1006:Annex E, 1670:5.2.2(9), 1670:G.2 to G.4
Definitions 1670:3.3.44 to 3.3.46, 1670:A.3.3.44 to A.3.3.46
Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 1901:14.1.3.2, 1901:14.1.4

Federal response plans 1670:4.1.11, 1670:A.4.1.11

Definition 1670:3.3.43, 1670:A.3.3.43
Feed-forward signal 85:6.5.2.2.2

Feed mains
Definition 13:3.5.3, 14:3.3.4
Sprinkler systems 13:8.16.4.1.3, 13:9.3.5.3.1, 13:9.3.5.3.5, 13:Fig. A.3.5, 13:A.9.3.5.3.1
Copyright NFPA
Standpipe and hose systems 14:6.3.7.1
Feed rooms 150:7.6.1

Feedback
Feeders, electrical 70:215, 70:220

Busways 70:368.17
Calculation of loads 70:215.2(A), 70:220.40, 70:220 .IV, 70:Annex D
Definition 20:3.3.15, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.45, 99:3.3.49
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1, 73:4.2.7(1)
Fire pump 20:9.2.2, 20:A.9.2.2, 20:B.1.28
Floating buildings 70:553.6
Hoistways and machine rooms 70:620.37(C)
Manufactured housing 501:11.4.10
Mobile homes and parks 70:550.10(A), 70:550 .III
Definition 70:550.2
Motion picture studios 70:530.18(B)
Motors 70:430 .II
Outside 70:220 .I to 220 .III, 70:225, 70E:410.7, 73:4.1
Overcurrent protection 70:240.21, 70:240.24(A), 70:240.92, 70:430.28, 70E:410.9(B),
70E:410.9(C)
Motor 70:430 .V
Piers 303:5.16
Recreational vehicle sites 70:551.73, 70:551.80
Service-entrance cable (Types SE and USE) 70:338.10(B)
Stage switchboard 70:520.27
Taps 70:240.21(B), 70:240.92(B), 70:430.28
Television studio sets 70:530.19
Temporary wiring 70:590.4(B), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(a)
Feeders, fuel
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.2.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.3, 85:9.4.6.1.4.2,
85:9.4.6.1.8.2, 85:9.5.1.1.2, 85:9.5.3.1.2.2, 85:9.5.4.3.3
Direct-fired systems 85:6.4.2.3.9, 85:9.4.5.1.1.2, 85:9.5.2.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3)
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.9, 85:6.8.3.1.1.2, 85:6.8.3.1.1.3, 85:6.8.5.2.1.1,
85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.8.5.2.3.3, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(A), 85:6.8.5.2.10.2, 85:6.8.5.3.1,
85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3)
Raw fuel 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.5.4.3.3, 85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:9.6.4.1.2.1
Copyright NFPA
Rotary-kiln firing systems 85:9.6.4.1.2.1, 85:9.6.4.1.2.3
Stopping/shutoff of 85:9.5.3.1.3, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.5.4.3.3
Storage firing systems 85:9.5.3.1.1
Raw fuel 85:6.8.3.1.1.2, 85:6.8.3.1.1.3, 85:6.8.5.3.1, 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.5.4.3.3,
85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:9.6.4.1.2.1, 85:F.6.1.1
Fees, model 1:Annex F
Fenced enclosures see Enclosures
Fences
Enclosing tanks 30A:4.3.7.1, 30A:10.1.8
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.5, 170:A.6.2.5.2, 170:Fig. A.6.2.5.2
Frangible 402:4.2.5
Lightning protection 780:H.1.4, 780:H.2, 780:H.3, 780:K.5.5
Security 241:7.2.5.4, 241:A.7.2.5.4, 730:6.3.1, 730:6.4, 730:6.5.2.1, 730:6.10.2, 730:6.10.4
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.6, 730:11.4.1.10
Lodging facilities 730:14.4.2(1)
Office buildings 730:19.4.5.1
Parking facilities 730:21.4.2.1(B)
Retail establishments 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(3)
Shopping centers 730:17.4.1
Top guards 730:6.4.3.7
Ferries 1405:5.3(7) see also Marine vessels
Ferromagnetic materials
Ferry terminals 1405:4.8(8)
Festival seating 101:12.2.5.4.1, 5000:16.2.5.4.1

Definition 101:3.3.209.1, 101:A.3.3.209.1, 5000:3.3.538.1, 5000:A.3.3.538.1
FFFP see Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam
Fiber optic cables see Optical fiber cables
Fiberboard 5000:45.5.8, 5000:45.6.11
Copyright NFPA
Definition 5000:3.3.210, 5000:45.2.2, 5000:A.3.3.210, 5000:A.45.2.2
Fiberglass ground ladders

Service tests 1932:7.4.5
Storage 1932:A.4.2.3
Use 1932:A.5.5
Fiberglass tanks 22:4.3.1, 22:Chap. 11, 22:17.9, 22:Fig. B.1(x), 22:Fig. B.1(y), 1142:B.5
Fibers see also Textiles

Combustible 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:19.1.6.1, 1:19.1.7, 1:34.1.1.2(8), 1:45.1.3,
1:Chap. 45, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 70E:130.6(H), 70E:440.1, 307:9.5.6, 307:10.2.3,
307:A.9.5.6
Definition 1:3.3.50, 1:A.3.3.50
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:503, 70:506
Industrial truck use and 1:45.4, 505:4.2.8, 505:4.2.9, 505:A.4.2.8
Continuous filament 1983:6.1.3, 1983:6.2.3, 1983:6.3.3, 1983:6.4.3, 1983:6.6.3, 1983:A.6.3.3,
1983:A.6.4.3
Static electricity and 77:5.3.3.6, 77:7.6.4.1
Virgin 1983:6.1.1, 1983:6.2.1, 1983:6.3.3, 1983:6.4.3, 1983:6.6.1, 1983:A.6.1.1, 1983:A.6.2.1,
1983:A.6.3.3, 1983:A.6.4.3, 1983:A.6.6.1
Field evaluation
Field inspections 1031:4.3, 1031:5.3, 1031:6.3, 1031:A.4.3.10 to A.4.3.15, 1031:A.5.3.2 to A.5.3.11,

1031:A.6.3, 1031:Table D.1
Field suppression
Fifth wheel trailers 1192:5.2.3.3, 1192:5.11.3.1

Definition 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.8
File equipment, open-shelf 232:B.2 see also Shelf storage

File rooms 232 see also Records centers

Fill density
Clean agent containers 2001:4.1.4.1, 2001:A.4.1.4.1
Definition 12A:3.3.2, 2001:3.3.11
Fill hose (SCBA) 1901:25.9.2 to 25.9.4

Copyright NFPA
Fill station (SCBA) 1901:4.19.1(11), 1901:25.9

Filling
By volume see Volumetric filling
By weight see Weight method filling
Filling direction
Film
Cellulose nitrate see Cellulose nitrate motion picture film, storage and handling of
Storage vaults 70:530 .V
Tests
Field flame 705
Flame-resistant film 701
Viewing, cutting, patching tables 70:530 .IV
Film forming agents 10:D.4.2

Definition 10:3.3.16, 10:A.3.3.16
Portable fire extinguishers, aircraft usage 408:4.1.2(1)(a), 408:4.1.2(2)(e)
Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, use in 402:10.2.1, 402:10.2.5 to 10.2.7, 402:10.6.7, 402:10.9,
402:14.7.2.2, 402:14.8.1, 402:14.8.2, 403:5.1.1(2), 403:5.1.2.2, 403:Table 5.3.1(b), 403:Table
5.3.1(a), 412:Fig. A.6.3.2(b)
Definition 402:3.3.44.2, 403:3.3.14.2, 412:3.3.1.3
Extinguishers, portable fire 10:5.5.3, 10:6.3.1.3, 10:6.3.2.4 to 6.3.2.6, 10:A.6.1.3.11, 10:C.3.3,
10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.2.1, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(b)
Fire test and performance standards 10:4.1.1(2)(e)
Recharging 10:7.4.2.3
Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(4), 16:A.1.2, 16:A.1.3.4, 16:A.8.4
Definition 11:3.3.12.3.1, 11:A.3.3.12.3.1, 16:3.3.6.3, 16:A.3.3.6.3
Film materials (interior finish), recreational vehicles 1192:6.1.2
Filter presses 820:Table 6.2(a)

Filters
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:10.4.12.2
Dust collection systems 61:5.1.2, 61:10.4.2, 61:10.4.4, 61:10.4.9, 61:10.4.12
Copyright NFPA
Pneumatic conveying systems 61:11.4.3, 61:A.11.4.3, 61:A.11.4.3.3 to A.11.4.3.5
Air see Air filters
Grease see Grease filters
HEPA filtration systems 801:5.9.4, 801:A.5.9.4.3
Mesh-type 96:6.1.3
Definition96:3.3.24.2, 96:A.3.3.24.2
Oil (industrial furnaces) 86:6.3.5.3, 86:A.6.3.5.3
Radioactive materials and 801:5.9.3, 801:5.9.4, 801:5.9.5.12, 801:A.5.9.3.1, 801:A.5.9.3.3,
801:A.5.9.4.3
Smoke obscuration, measurement of
Compensating 270:7.3, 270:Table 7.10.1, 270:A.7.3
Neutral density 270:4.5.3.2.2, 270:4.5.3.3.1, 270:4.5.3.3.2, 270:4.5.3.4, 270:4.5.4.2,
270:A.4.5.3.4
Range-extension 270:4.5.3.2.2, 270:7.3.2, 270:7.5, 270:Table 7.10.1
Waste treatment operations
Belt 820:Table 6.2(a)
Pressure or gravity 820:Table 5.2
Trickling 820:Table 5.2, 820:D.2.4.14
Vacuum 820:Table 6.2(a)
Final
Final stage manufacturer

Finale (fireworks)
Definition 1123:3.3.12, 1123:A.3.3.12
Finance (section) 1143:5.2, 1143:6.6

Findings 1975:6.1.4
Fines
Definition 1:3.3.98, 484:3.3.13
Metal fines 484:7.7.5.3.2, 484:7.7.5.4, 484:9.9.2.2, 484:10.7.5, 484:11.5.2, 484:13.5.2.2(11),
484:A.7.7.5.4, 484:C.10, 484:D.3
Copyright NFPA
Wood fines, storage of 1:31.3.7, 1:A.31.3.7
Finish rating 921:6.3.3.1.2.3

Finished stock
Definition 42:3.3.2
Finished stock storerooms 42:6.8

Definition 42:3.3.3
Finishes, interior see Interior finishes
Fire (control system function sequences for flame effects) 160:9.3.5, 160:A.9.3.5
Definition 160:3.3.10, 160:A.3.3.10
Fire alarm systems see Alarm systems
Fire alarms see Alarms
Fire analysis see also Fire risk analysis and assessment

Fire apparatus 1901 see also Fire department vehicles; specific types of apparatus
Access to fires see Access, fire fighting/emergency services
Accident investigations 1500:4.4.5.1, 1500:A.4.4.5, 1521:5.5.2, 1521:A.5.5.2
Aerial see Aerial apparatus; Aerial devices
Aircraft 1500:6.1.7, 1500:10.1.4
Automotive 1901
Combination see Combination vehicles
Definition 502:3.3.18, 1002:3.3.7, 1451:3.3.1, 1500:3.3.33, 1521:3.3.10, 1581:3.3.16, 1710:3.3.5,
1710:3.3.5.1, 1720:3.3.8, 1901:3.3.64, 1911:3.3.52, 1912:3.3.18
Drivers/operators see Fire apparatus drivers/operators
Elevating platform see Elevating platform apparatus
Emergency rescue vehicles see Emergency medical service (EMS)
Emergency service communications 1221:9.3.7, 1221:A.9.3.7
Fire brigades 600:4.1.1(11), 600:4.7, 600:A.4.7.1.1, 600:A.4.7.1.5, 1081:4.3.9, 1081:A.4.3.9
Definition 600:3.3.15, 1081:3.3.10
Highways, tunnels, and bridges, use in/on 502:4.3.4, 502:5.2, 502:Table 7.2, 502:A.5.2,
502:Annex J
In-service
Infection control program 1581:Chap. 6
Initial attack see Initial attack, Fire apparatus
Inspection, maintenance, and repair 1451:Chap. 10, 1451:A.10.2.1 to A.10.2.4.1, 1500:6.4,
Copyright NFPA
1500:6.5.6 to 6.5.9, 1500:A.6.4.1, 1500:A.6.4.4, 1521:5.7, 1911
Definition 1911:3.3.63, 1911:3.3.78, 1911:3.3.97
Marine vessels
Fire-fighting vessels 1925
Rescue boats 402:6.3.1 to 6.3.4, 402:12.12.5, 402:C.1
Out of service 1911:4.2, 1911:Chap. 6, 1911:19.1.3
Pumper see Pumper fire apparatus
Refurbishing of 1912
Replacement of 1911:D.5
Reserve 1911:4.1, 1911:Annex D
Retired 1911:4.1, 1911:Chap. 5, 1911:A.4.1
Riders 1451:8.3, 1451:A.8.3.1 to A.8.3.3, 1500:6.3, 1500:A.6.3.1 to A.6.3.8 see also Crew,
Compartments, fire apparatus
Safety 1500:4.6.5, 1500:Chap. 6, 1521:6.1.10, 1521:B.2.3.1
As shield from traffic 1500:8.7.3 to 8.7.7, 1500:A.8.7.5
Stability 1912:5.3, 1912:6.3, 1912:A.5.3.4, 1912:A.6.3
Technician qualifications 1071, 1911:4.3, 1911:4.5.7, 1911:19.1.5, 1911:A.4.3.1.1,
1911:A.4.3.1.2, 1911:A.19.1.5, 1911:C.2
Testing 1911
Unequipped 1912:5.2, 1912:6.2, 1912:A.5.2, 1912:A.6.2
Definition 1901:3.3.171, 1912:3.3.50
Wildland fires see Wildland fires, Apparatus
Fire apparatus drivers/operators see also Aerial operators

Definition 1002:3.3.8, 1451:3.3.2, 1911:3.3.86
Medical evaluation 1451:4.1.4, 1451:A.4.1.4
Professional qualifications 1002
Safety 1500:5.2.2, 1500:6.2, 1500:7.18, 1500:A.5.2.2, 1500:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.14.2, 1500:A.7.18.1
to A.7.18.3
Training program 1451, 1521:5.4.3
Vision 414:4.2.2.3, 414:4.11.2, 414:4.11.4.1
Driver's enhanced vision system (DEVS) 402:Annex D, 414:4.11.4.7, 414:4.11.4.8,
414:4.11.5.1(12), 414:A.4.11.4.7, 414:A.4.11.4.8, 414:Annex E
Definition 402:D.19.3, 414:3.3.61.1
Rearview mirrors 414:4.2.2.4, 414:4.11.5.1(9)
Test 414:6.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Fire areas 5000:7.6.3.6.1, 5000:7.6.3.6.2, 5000:18.1.1.5
Critical see Critical fire area
Definition 1:3.3.13.4, 15:3.3.9, 15:A.3.3.9, 30:3.3.1.2, 30B:3.3.13, 801:3.3.6, 805:3.3.11,
805:A.3.3.11, 5000:3.3.33.6
Hangar 409:4.1.1(2), 409:4.1.2(2), 409:Table 4.1.2, 409:4.1.3(2), 409:Table 4.1.3, 409:5.2.1,
409:5.2.2, 409:A.5.2.1
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:7.3.1.2, 804:7.4.3 to 7.4.6, 804:8.1.2, 804:10.23.3,
804:11.4.8, 804:A.7.3.1.2, 805:4.2(2), 805:4.4.4.8, 805:6.2.3.6(3), 805:7.3.7, 805:A.4.4.4.8,
805:B.1.4, 805:D.2, 805:D.3.1
Definition 804:3.3.9, 804:A.3.3.9
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.4, 801:5.9.5.5, 801:8.2.2(2), 801:A.5.4,
801:A.5.9.5.5
Structure
Subdivisions 804:4.4.2(2), 804:A.4.4.2(2)
Definition 804:3.3.10, 804:A.3.3.10
Wildland
Fire attack see Attack, fire
Fire barriers 1:12.3, 1:12.7, 1:12.9.3, 1:A.12.3.2, 1:A.12.7.1(3) to A.12.7.5.6.3(1)(c), 101:8.2.2.2 to

8.2.2.4, 101:8.2.3.3, 101:8.3, 101:8.7.1.1, 101:A.8.2.2.3, 101:A.8.3.1(4) to A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c),
101:A.8.7.1.1, 5000:11.1.3.2.1, 5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.5, 5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.6(2)
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.4.2(3), 5000:25.3.4.1.1, 5000:25.3.6.1, 5000:25.3.7
Areas of refuge 5000:11.2.12.3.4, 5000:A.11.2.12.3.4
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.2.1.1, 5000:16.3.2.1.2
Atriums 101:8.6.7(1), 101:A.8.6.7(1)(c)
Communicating spaces 101:8.6.6(4)
Control areas 5000:34.2.4.1.1
Cultural property occupancies 909:11.8.4.2, 909:13.5.1, 909:14.7, 909:16.4.4.1, 909:16.4.4.2,
909:16.4.11.2
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.2.1, 5000:A.18.3.2.1(2)(a)
Definition 101:3.3.24.1, 101:A.3.3.24.1, 801:3.3.7, 804:3.3.11, 820:3.3.23, 850:3.3.4, 851:3.3.2,
909:3.3.5.1, 914:3.3.6.1, 914:A.3.3.6.1, 1620:3.3.9, 1620:A.3.3.9, 5000:3.3.47.1, 5000:A.3.3.47.1
Electric generating plants 850:5.2.1.4, 850:5.2.2, 850:5.2.5.2 to 5.2.5.4, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:7.6.6.2,
850:9.5.2.3, 850:11.2.8, 850:A.5.2.2.1, 850:A.5.2.5.2
Copyright NFPA
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.1, 851:5.2.1.2, 851:5.2.3.2 to 5.2.3.4, 851:5.2.4.2, 851:5.2.5,
851:8.2.6, 851:A.5.2.3.2
Light water reactors 804:4.5(2), 804:7.4.3.2, 804:7.4.3.3, 804:7.4.4, 804:7.4.6, 804:8.1.2.3 to
8.1.2.5, 804:8.1.3.4.3, 804:8.1.3.4.5, 804:8.1.3.5, 804:8.1.3.6, 804:10.7.2, 804:10.8.1,
804:10.14, 804:10.16.2, 804:10.23.1, 804:10.26.2, 804:10.27, 804:11.2.9, 804:A.10.8.1,
805:5.11(5), 805:5.11.2, 805:5.11.3, 805:5.11.5, 805:6.2.3.3, 805:6.2.3.4, 805:6.2.3.6,
805:7.3.7, 805:A.5.11.3, 805:A.5.11.5, 805:A.6.2.3.3, 805:E.2.8.5, 805:E.2.9.1(3),
805:E.2.9.2(1), 805:E.2.9.3, 805:E.2.11, 805:E.2.12, 805:E.2.13.1, 805:E.2.13.2(1),
805:E.2.13.6(1), 805:E.2.15.1, 805:E.2.19, 805:E.2.21, 805:E.2.28.1, 805:E.2.29,
805:E.2.31, 805:E.2.32
Definition 805:3.3.12, 805:A.3.3.12
Electrical raceway fire barrier system 805:5.11(5), 805:5.11.5, 805:6.2.3.6, 805:A.5.11.5
Elevator lobby 5000:11.2.13.3
Existing construction 5000:15.6.2.4
Fire windows assemblies in 5000:8.7.9, 5000:A.8.7.9
Floor assemblies 5000:8.6.1.1, 5000:8.9.3.2
Health care occupancies 5000:19.1.1.4.1
Historic structures and sites 914:8.2(6), 914:13.4.5.4, 914:14.8, 914:A.8.2(6)
Horizontal exits 101:7.2.4.3, 101:A.7.2.4.3.9, 5000:11.2.4.3, 5000:A.11.2.4.3.8
Joints 5000:8.9, 5000:A.8.9
Marine vessels 301:7.2.3.5.1, 301:8.2.4, 301:8.2.5, 301:9.4.2.2, 301:9.4.2.3, 301:10.3.1,
301:21.3.3.3, 301:A.8.2.4.2.3.3(2), 301:A.9.4.2.2.1(1)
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.1.2.2.1, 5000:27.1.2.2.2, 5000:27.1.3.2.4
Anchor buildings 5000:27.4.4.3.3
Openings 101:7.2.4.3.4, 101:7.2.4.3.5, 101:8.3.4, 101:8.3.5, 101:8.6.2, 101:A.8.3.4.2,
101:A.8.3.5.1, 101:A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c), 101:A.8.6.2
Parking structures 5000:7.4.3.6.8.4, 5000:27.1.2.2.1, 5000:27.1.2.2.2, 5000:28.1.2.2,
5000:A.28.1.2.2.2(4)
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.6, 801:7.3.2.5.4, 801:8.2.2(2), 801:8.4.6.1,
801:A.5.6.1, 801:A.7.3.2.5.4, 801:B.1(7)
Reconstruction projects 101:43.6.3
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.3.1
Smoke barriers, use as 101:8.5.3, 101:8.5.7.4, 5000:8.11.3
Special hazard protection 5000:8.15.1(1), 5000:8.15.3
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.6.3
Walls 1:12.7.2, 1:12.7.5, 1:A.12.7.5.6.3(1)(c), 101:8.3.2, 101:8.6.2, 101:A.8.3.2.1.1, 101:A.8.6.2,
221, 654:6.3.5, 654:6.3.6.1, 5000:8.1.2.1, 5000:8.4, 5000:8.7.6.1, 5000:8.9, 5000:8.12.1.2,
5000:15.7.3.2.2, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.4, 5000:15.8.3, 5000:18.3.5.2, 5000:24.3.7, 5000:A.8.1.2.1,
5000:A.8.4.2 to A.8.4.4.4, 5000:A.8.9, 5000:A.8.12.1.2
Copyright NFPA
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.3.1, 61:4.3.3
Definition 61:3.3.4, 101:3.3.255.1, 221:3.3.12.5, 495:3.3.19, 654:3.3.26.1, 5000:3.3.644.4
Penetrations of 101:8.3.5, 101:A.8.3.5.1, 101:A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c)
Fire behavior
Fire blackout
Fire blankets 45:A.6.6.3.2, 53:D.2.8.1, 58:13.2.3.5, 99:20.2.5.1.5, 99:A.20.2.5.1.5, 99B:4.5.1.10,

99B:A.4.5.1.10, 484:A.12.6.4, 484:A.13.5.7
Fire bombs 921:22.2.7.1(4)
Fire brigades
Definition 115:3.3.12, 804:3.3.12, 804:A.3.3.12, 805:3.3.20, 805:A.3.3.20, 1451:3.3.6,
1561:3.3.33
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.5, 850:7.3.9.2, 850:8.4.1, 850:8.4.5, 850:10.3.4.7,
850:A.4.4.5.2, 850:A.7.4.2.6
Hydroelectric 851:4.4.5, 851:6.9.2, 851:6.9.7, 851:A.4.4.5.2
Light water 804:4.8, 804:6.1.4, 804:6.2, 804:6.3.1, 804:6.4, 804:6.6, 804:8.11.1, 804:8.11.2,
804:A.6.1.4, 804:A.6.2, 804:A.6.3.1.2, 804:A.6.4.1, 804:A.8.11.2, 805:5.2.5.2(6), 805:5.4,
805:7.3.5, 805:A.5.4.1(3) to A.5.4.6, 805:A.7.3.5.1
Fire-fighting equipment 804:6.4, 804:A.6.4.1, 805:5.4.4, 805:7.3.5.5
Incident management systems 1561:1.3.2
Industrial 600
Definition 600:3.3.14, 1081:3.3.9, 1500:3.3.56, 1583:3.3.13
Leaders 600:4.3.8, 600:4.4.2, 600:4.4.3, 600:A.4.3.8, 1081:4.3.8, 1081:Chap. 8
Management 600:4.1, 600:4.4.1, 600:A.4.1.1, 600:A.4.1.2, 600:A.4.4.1(6), 1081:4.1,
1081:4.2, 1081:4.3, 1081:5.1.1, 1081:5.3, 1081:6.1.1, 1081:6.3, 1081:7.1.1, 1081:7.3,
1081:A.4.1, 1081:A.4.2, 1081:A.4.3.1 to A.4.3.10, 1081:A.5.3, 1081:A.6.3, 1081:A.7.3
Definition 600:3.3.16, 1081:3.3.12
Members, professional qualifications 1081
Support members 600:4.4.7, 1081:8.2.5, 1081:Annex B
Definition 600:3.3.27, 600:A.3.3.27, 1081:3.3.25, 1081:A.3.3.25
Training coordinator 600:4.3.7, 600:A.4.3.7
Laser facilities 115:12.3, 115:12.5(2)
Marine terminals 1405:7.2, 1405:7.3
Marine vessels under construction or repair 312:4.8.4, 312:4.13, 312:A.4.13
Mines and metal mineral processing facilities 122:5.1.5, 122:13.2.1, 122:B.1.4.1
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Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:A.4.6, 804:4.8, 804:6.1.4, 804:6.2, 804:6.3.1,
804:6.4, 804:6.6, 804:8.11.1, 804:8.11.2, 804:A.6.1.4, 804:A.6.2, 804:A.6.3.1.2, 804:A.6.4.1,
804:A.8.11.2, 805:5.2.5.2(6), 805:5.4, 805:7.3.5, 805:A.5.4.1(3) to A.5.4.6, 805:A.7.3.5.1
Security services and 601:5.4(4), 601:5.5.2
Tire storage facilities 13E:B.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.9, 820:A.10.9
Fire characteristics
Wires and cables 262
Fire checks, automatic 54:7.12.1(3), 54:7.12.6, 54:A.7.12.6(1), 86:6.2.9.3(A), 86:6.2.9.3(B),

86:12.1.3.5(9), 86:A.6.2.9.3(A)
Definition 54:3.3.8, 86:3.3.3
Fire chiefs
Accident prevention and investigation 1521:5.4.5, 1521:5.5.5, 1521:5.5.6, 1521:5.6.6
Airport 403:8.1.1
Code enforcement responsibility 1521:5.2.3, 1521:5.2.4
Definition 490:D.2.1, 1401:3.3.3, 1500:3.3.34, 1521:3.3.11, 1583:3.3.3, 1710:3.3.9
Record-keeping responsibility 1401:1.3.2, 1401:A.4.1.8
Safety officer, liaison with 1521:4.1.1, 1521:4.1.2, 1521:5.2.2, 1521:5.10.2, 1521:5.10.3,
1521:A.4.1.1, 1521:A.5.3.2
Fire command center see Command post/center
Fire companies see Companies (fire)
Fire compartments 101:8.2.2, 101:A.8.2.2.3, 5000:8.1.2, 5000:A.8.1.2.1 see also Compartmentation

Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.5.1, 5000:18.3.5.2
Definition 1:3.3.58.1, 1:A.3.3.58.1, 101:3.3.39.1, 101:A.3.3.39.1, 909:3.3.24, 914:3.3.26,
1620:3.3.10, 5000:3.3.107.1, 5000:A.3.3.107.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.4.2, 101:23.2.4.2, 101:A.23.2.4.2,
5000:21.2.2.5.1, 5000:21.2.2.5.2, 5000:21.2.4.1(2), 5000:21.2.4.2, 5000:21.2.7.2
Enhanced 5000:7.1.1.2, 5000:Annex D
Definition 5000:D.1.6.2
Horizontal exits 101:7.2.4.2, 5000:11.2.4, 5000:A.11.2.4.1.2, 5000:A.11.2.4.3.8
Marine vessels 1005:6.2.1, 1005:6.3.6, 1005:6.3.10, 1005:A.6.3.6
Fire contained
Fire control
Aircraft fires 402:1.3.1, 402:6.1.1, 402:9.3.1, 402:9.3.2, 402:10.6.2, 402:Chap. 10, 402:11.1.2,
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402:11.1.3, 402:14.1.2, 402:14.2.5, 402:14.4, 424:5.3.1, 424:6.3.4, 424:7.3.4, 424:9.1,
424:A.5.3.1, 424:A.12.2, 424:D.3, 424:F.2
In-flight fires 402:11.2
Moving damaged aircraft 402:13.1.4, 402:13.7.2, 402:14.5.1, 402:A.13.1.4
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120
Construction, by
Definition 13:3.3.8, 750:3.3.6
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.7.2.5, 1:42.3.7, 1:A.42.2.7.2.5.4
Tires, outside storage of 1:33.4, 1:A.33.4.3
Wetting agents for 18
Wildland fires 1143:1.3, 1143:4.4, 1143:5.1.3(2), 1143:6.3.3, 1143:6.4.1.2, 1143:A.4.4,
1143:A.6.3.3.1, 1143:B.4.2
Fire control line

Fire control measures

1006:17.3.4, 1006:A.10.1.3
Fire control plans

Definition 1405:3.3.32, 1405:A.3.3.32
Marine vessel fires 1405:5.1.4.2, 1405:5.1.4.7, 1405:Chap. 9, 1405:11.2, 1405:11.5, 1405:11.9.2,
1405:13.3, 1405:14.7, 1405:Annex B, 1405:Annex C, 1405:Annex D
Fire damage see also Damage assessment; Loss

Definition 901:3.3.35, 901:A.3.3.35
Fire dampers 80:Chap. 19, 90A:4.2.1.3.1, 90A:4.3.4.1, 90A:4.3.8, 90A:5.3.1, 90A:5.4.1, 90A:5.4.2,
90A:5.4.5, 90A:5.4.6, 90A:5.4.7, 90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90A:A.5.3.1.1, 90A:A.5.4.6.2, 90A:A.7.1.1,
5000:8.3.2.10.1 to 8.3.2.10.4, 5000:8.4.6.2, 5000:8.6.2.3, 5000:8.8.8.2 to 8.8.8.5, 5000:8.10.5.3,
5000:8.10.5.4, 5000:A.8.8.8.2, 5000:A.8.8.8.5
Acceptance tests 90A:7.2
Combination fire/smoke 80:19.1.1, 80:19.2.1.1.2, 80:19.2.1.3.3, 80:19.3.2, 80:19.4.3, 80:19.4.9,
80:A.19.1.1, 105:6.3.2.4, 105:6.4.1
Definition 80:3.3.27, 80:19.1.3.3, 105:6.2.2
Compressed and liquefied gases, use of 45:8.10.3, 45:A.5.1.9, 45:A.8.10.3.1
Definition 80:3.3.51, 80:19.1.3.5, 90A:3.3.13.3, 90A:A.3.3.13.3, 221:3.3.2.2, 221:A.3.3.2.2,
301:3.3.12.1, 301:A.3.3.12.1, 853:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.133.3, 5000:A.3.3.133.3
Fire walls, in 221:4.4.2 to 4.4.5, 221:5.10.1 to 5.10.4, 221:A.4.4.2
Maintenance 90A:B.2
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Marine vessels 301:9.4.2.2.2, 301:9.4.2.5, 301:9.4.3, 301:9.4.9
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:7.3.6.4
Fire department connections 1142:7.4, 1142:F.3.3

Definition 13:3.8.1.4, 24:3.3.4, 25:3.3.9, 502:3.3.19
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.4, 170:Table 7.4
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.1.1, 25:6.3.2.1, 25:9.1.1, 25:10.1.4.2,
25:Table 10.5.1, 25:Table 11.5.1, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.7, 25:D.5.1
Pre-incident planning for use of 1620:7.2.3
Private fire service mains 24:4.1.3(10), 24:5.9, 24:10.1.3, 24:10.1.6.2, 24:A.5.9
Sprinkler systems 13:6.8, 13:8.16.1.1.1.3, 13:8.16.1.1.3.5, 13:8.16.1.1.4.2, 13:8.17.2, 13:10.1.3,
13:12.8.5, 13:A.6.8.1, 13:A.8.16.1.1.3.5, 13:Fig. A.8.16.1.1.4, 13:A.8.17.2, 13:Fig. A.8.17.5.2.2(a),
13:Fig. A.8.17.5.2.2(b), 13R:6.7.4, 13R:A.6.7.4
Exposure fire protection 13:7.8.2.2, 13:7.8.2.3
Foam-water 16:6.2.4, 16:6.2.5, 16:A.6.2.5.1
Hydrostatic tests 13:24.2.1.10, 13:25.8.1
Marine systems 13:25.2.7, 13:25.4.9, 13:25.8.1, 13:A.25.2.7.1, 13:A.25.2.7.7
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.8, 14:6.3.1, 14:6.3.6, 14:6.4, 14:7.7.1, 14:7.7.2, 14:7.7.4,
14:7.12, 14:11.3, 14:11.4.1, 14:11.4.6, 14:12.2, 14:12.9, 14:A.6.3.6.2, 14:A.6.4, 14:Fig. A.6.4,
14:A.7.12, 14:A.11.4.1, 502:Table 7.2, 502:9.3, 502:9.6.3
For automatic systems 14:6.4.3(1), 14:6.4.3(2), 14:7.7.2
For manual systems 14:6.4.3(4)
Water mist systems 750:10.5.5, 750:A.10.5.5
Water spray systems 15:5.10, 15:6.4.3, 15:A.5.10.1.1, 15:A.6.4.3, 15:A.9.3.1
Fire department facilities see also Fire stations

Definition 1500:3.3.35, 1500:A.3.3.35, 1521:3.3.13, 1521:A.3.3.13
Inspection 1521:5.8
Safety of 1500:4.4.5.1, 1500:Chap. 9, 1500:Annex G, 1521:5.4.4, 1521:5.5.2, 1521:A.5.4.4,
1521:A.5.5.2
Fire department ground ladders 1931, 1932
Fire department members see also Fire departments, Personnel; Fire fighters
Assistance program 1451:6.3, 1500:11.1, 1500:A.11.1.1 to A.11.1.4
Definition 1451:3.3.9, 1500:3.3.64
Definition 1021:3.3.9, 1404:3.3.18, 1404:A.3.3.18, 1451:3.3.8, 1451:A.3.3.8, 1500:3.3.63,
1500:A.3.3.63, 1521:3.3.31, 1521:A.3.3.31, 1581:3.3.37, 1582:3.3.17, 1582:A.3.3.17,
1583:3.3.17, 1583:A.3.3.17, 1584:3.3.16, 1584:A.3.3.16, 1710:3.3.25, 1710:A.3.3.25,
1720:3.3.21, 1720:A.3.3.21
Medical program for fire departments, comprehensive occupational 1582 see also Medical
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evaluation (fire department members)
Officers see Officers, fire department
Organizations
Occupational safety and health program, role in 1500:4.4.8, 1500:4.5.1.1(3), 1500:4.5.1.3
Physical fitness 1500:10.3
Annual evaluation of 1582:4.2.1(8), 1582:Chap. 8, 1582:A.4.1.13.1, 1582:C.1, 1582:C.2
Programs for 1582:4.2.1(9), 1582:4.2.5, 1582:A.7.2.2(5), 1583
Physical requirements 1500:10.2, 1500:A.10.2.1
Professional qualifications see Professional qualifications
Rehabilitation for members see Rehabilitation for fire department members
Training see Training
Volunteer fire departments 1720:1.1.2, 1720:5.1, 1720:A.4.1.1, 1720:A.5.1
Fire department occupational safety and health programs see Occupational safety and health
program, fire department
Fire department pumpers see Pumper fire apparatus
Fire department vehicles 1002:4.1 see also Fire apparatus

Accidents see Accidents, Fire department
Definition 1002:3.3.11, 1451:3.3.4, 1521:3.3.16, 1710:3.3.11, 1720:3.3.11
Inspection, maintenance, and repair 1451:Chap. 10
Inventory 1201:4.8.1.1, 1201:4.8.1.2
Off-road use see Off-road use, fire department vehicles
Operations training program 1451
Persons riding in/on, responsibilities of 1451:8.3, 1451:A.8.3.1 to A.8.3.3
Unconventional means of transportation 1451:1.2.1, 1451:4.3.4, 1451:4.3.5, 1451:5.3.8,
1451:A.1.2.1, 1451:A.5.3.8
Fire departments 1201 see also Emergency response organizations (agencies); Emergency service
organizations; Fire service; Volunteer fire departments
Accidents see Accidents
Agency-specific classifications 901:4.8.6
Airports see Airports, Fire departments
Combination
Companies see Companies (fire)
Definition 1001:3.3.1, 1002:3.3.9, 1003:3.3.6, 1005:3.3.7, 1021:3.3.2, 1033:3.3.2, 1051:3.3.18,
1071:3.3.11, 1141:3.3.8, 1142:3.3.9, 1142:A.3.3.9, 1201:3.3.4, 1404:3.3.11, 1404:A.3.3.11,
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1451:3.3.3, 1500:3.3.34, 1500:A.3.3.34, 1521:3.3.12, 1521:A.3.3.12, 1561:3.3.19, 1561:A.3.3.19,
1581:3.3.17, 1583:3.3.4, 1583:A.3.3.4
Deployment
Disinfecting and cleaning facilities 1581:4.2.2, 1581:Chap. 5
Definition 1581:3.3.18, 1581:A.3.3.18
Electric generating plants, liaison with 850:8.4.1, 850:8.4.5, 850:10.3.4.7, 850:A.7.4.2.6
Emergency operations, at see Emergency incidents
Equipment see Fire apparatus; Fire fighting equipment
Fire pumps see Fire pumps
Ground ladders 1931, 1932
Incident management systems see Incident management systems
Industrial see also Fire brigades
Definition 1521:3.3.30, 1581:3.3.28, 1581:A.3.3.28
Infection control programs 1581
Intervention, classifications for 901:Chap. 11
Marinas and boatyards, liaison with 303:4.4
Medical program, comprehensive occupational 1582
Members see Fire department members
Notification of alarms see Alarm notification
Nuclear reactors, response at 804:6.5, 804:A.6.1.4, 804:A.6.5.2.3, 804:A.6.5.3.1, 805:5.4.5.1 to
5.4.5.3, 805:5.5.14, 805:7.3.5.7, 805:A.5.4.5.2, 805:A.5.4.5.3
Occupational safety and health program see Occupational safety and health program, fire
department
Officers see Officers, fire department
Operations, organization and deployment for
Organizational statement 1500:4.1, 1500:A.4.1.1, 1500:A.4.1.2
Personnel see also Fire department members; Fire fighters; specific positions
Airports see Airports
Health maintenance and physical fitness of 1521:4.2.4, 1521:5.9, 1521:A.4.2.4, 1583
Health records 1500:4.6.1 to 4.6.3, 1500:10.4, 1500:A.4.6.1, 1500:A.10.4.1 to A.10.4.4
Infection control 1500:10.5, 1500:A.10.5.1
Medical requirements 1500:10.1, 1500:A.10.1.5
Professional qualifications see Professional qualifications
Physicians 1500:10.3.4, 1500:10.6, 1500:10.7.2, 1500:A.10.6.3, 1500:A.10.6.4
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Comprehensive occupational program for fire departments 1582
Definition 1582:3.3.7, 1583:3.3.5
Fire fighter fitness programs, role in 1583:5.1.3, 1583:6.1.1.2, 1583:6.2.1, 1583:7.2.1,
1583:7.2.2, 1583:8.1.2, 1583:A.8.1.1
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584:4.1.2, 1584:6.2.6.6, 1584:A.6.2.6
Safety officer, liaison with 1521:5.10.6
Selection of 1582:4.1.4, 1582:A.4.1.4, 1582:B.3
Protected properties, operations at 13E
Reports and records 1201:4.4.7, 1201:4.7.6, 1201:4.11.2.5, 1201:4.11.3.6, 1201:4.11.3.7.2,
1201:4.13, 1201:7.5, 1201:A.4.13
Safety related 1521:5.6, 1521:A.5.6.1, 1521:A.5.6.2
Respiratory protection training 1404
Risk management plan 1500:1.5.3, 1500:4.2, 1500:5.1.5, 1500:A.4.2.1, 1500:A.4.2.3,
1500:Annex C, 1500:Annex D
Rural areas, capability to respond in 1141:Chap. 11
Safety officers see Safety officers
Sprinkler systems and see Sprinkler systems, Fire department operations in properties protected by
Standpipe protected properties, operations at 13E
Structural, role in airport fires 402:1.1.3, 402:4.5.4, 402:Chap. 14
Structure surveys 1142:A.4.1.2, 1142:A.4.1.3
Suburban areas, capability to respond in 1141:Chap. 11
Fire detection systems see Detection systems
Fire detectors, automatic see Detectors, Automatic fire
Fire division
Assemblies
Compartments
Definition 901:3.3.37, 901:A.3.3.37
Separate
Fire door assemblies 1:12.4, 1:12.7.3, 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:12.7.4.3, 1:12.7.4.4, 1:34.6.6.1,
1:A.12.4.3, 1:A.12.7.3.2, 1:A.12.7.3.6, 101:8.2.2.5, 101:8.3.3, 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:8.3.4.3,
101:A.8.3.3.2, 101:A.8.3.3.6, 5000:8.4.5.2, 5000:8.7.5, 5000:8.7.6, 5000:8.7.8, 5000:8.7.11,
5000:8.7.13, 5000:11.1.3.2.1.4, 5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:11.2.3.7(1), 5000:11.2.4.4.7, 5000:46.5.1(3),
5000:A.8.7.5.2
Accordion or folding sliding doors 80:9.4
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Definition 1:3.3.103, 80:3.3.53, 101:3.3.19.1, 252:3.3.1.1, 805:3.3.13, 5000:3.3.36.1.1
Fire tests 252
Floor fire door assemblies 80:D.4, 101:8.3.3.4, 5000:8.6.2.2, 5000:8.7.7
Definition 80:3.3.67, 101:3.3.19.1.1, 5000:3.3.36.1.2
Installed horizontally in fire-resistance rated floor systems, fire tests 288
Hoistway entrances 80:Chap. 14
Horizontal sliding doors 80:8.4, 80:A.8.4.1.1.2 to A.8.4.3.6
Fire tests 252:5.3.2, 252:5.3.4, 252:7.3.4 to 7.3.6, 252:7.3.9, 252:7.3.10
Rolling doors
Fire tests 252:5.2.2, 252:7.3.3, 252:B.4.1
Steel 80:11.4, 80:Figs. A.4.7.5(k) to (m), 80:A.11.4.2
Sliding
Fire tests 252:5.2.2, 252:5.2.3, 252:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 252:7.3, 252:B.4.1
Vertically sliding 252:5.3.3, 252:7.3.4, 252:7.3.5
Sliding doors
Vertically sliding 80:10.4, 80:A.10.4.3.1.2, 80:A.10.4.3.1.7
Smoke door assemblies, used as 105:4.1.1
Stair enclosures and 105:A.1.3.1
Swinging doors 80:6.5.1 to 6.5.3, 80:7.1.2, 80:7.2.1.1, 80:7.4, 80:A.7.4.1, 80:A.7.4.3.3
Fire tests on assemblies 252:5.2.1, 252:5.3.1, 252:7.2, 252:B.4.1
Fire door hardware 80:4.6, 80:5.2.4.2, 80:7.4.3.4, 80:A.4.6.3.1 to A.4.6.4

Sliding doors 80:4.6.4, 80:8.4.3, 80:10.4.3, 80:A.8.4.3.1 to A.8.4.3.6, 80:A.10.4.3.1.2,
80:A.10.4.3.1.7
Swinging doors 80:4.6.4, 80:4.8.2.7, 80:7.4.3, 80:A.7.4.3.3
Fire doors 80, 5000:8.3.2.8.3, 5000:8.3.2.8.4.1, 5000:8.7, 5000:11.2.4.3.7, 5000:11.2.4.3.9,

5000:11.2.4.4.7, 5000:A.8.3.2.8.3, 5000:A.8.7.3 to A.8.7.9, 5000:D.5.2.2 see also Doors
Classification 80:4.1.1, 80:D.1 to D.7
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:8.6.1.2, 241:8.6.1.3, 241:10.7.2
Definition 80:3.3.52, 80:A.3.3.52, 101:3.3.52.2, 801:3.3.8, 801:A.3.3.8, 804:3.3.13,
5000:3.3.163.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.3.4, 170:Table C.1
Fire walls and fire barrier walls, in 221:4.8.3, 221:5.8.3 to 5.8.5, 221:6.10.3, 221:6.10.4, 221:7.3.2,
221:A.5.8.3 to 5.8.5, 221:A.6.10.3, 221:A.6.10.4
Frames see Frames
Gasketing see Gasketing, Fire doors
Specific types see Doors
Stair enclosures 5000:33.2.3.2
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Transit stations 130:5.2.3.3, 130:5.2.3.6
Underground trainways 130:6.2.2.3.2
Fire drills 1:5.3.3(2), 1:10.6, 1:A.10.6, 101:4.7, 101:A.4.7

Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.1, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 101:20.7.1.4 to 20.7.1.7,
101:21.7.1.4 to 21.7.1.7, 101:A.20.7.1.4, 101:A.21.7.1.4
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.8, 1:A.20.1.4.8, 101:12.7.7, 101:13.7.7, 101:A.12.7.7,
101:A.13.7.7
Business occupancies 1:20.13.2.1, 101:38.7.1, 101:39.7.1, 101A:8.5.12
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.3.2.2, 1:A.20.3.3.2.2.1, 101:16.7.2, 101:17.7.2, 101:A.16.7.2.1,
101:A.17.7.2.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:20.7.2.1.3.1, 101:22.7.1.3.1, 101:23.7.1.3.1
Dwellings 1452:7.2, 1452:A.7.2.2
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.3.2, 1:A.20.2.3.2.1, 101:14.7.2, 101:15.7.2, 101A:9.5.14,
101:A.14.7.2.1, 101:A.15.7.2.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:9.10
Health care occupancies 1:20.4.2.1, 1:20.6.2.1, 1:A.20.4.2.1.5, 1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 99:11.2.1.4.3,
99:13.4.1.2.10.4(C), 99:20.3.1.4.5, 99:A.11.2.1.4.3, 99:A.20.3.1.4.5, 101:18.7.1.4 to 18.7.1.7,
101:19.7.1.4 to 19.7.1.7, 101:A.18.7.1.4, 101:A.19.7.1.4
Hypobaric facilities 99B:5.1.4.4.2
Historic structures 914:10.2.2, 914:10.5.5, 914:10.7, 914:10.8.3
Hotels and dormitories 1:20.8.2.1, 1:20.8.2.3, 1:A.20.8.2.1.1, 1:A.20.8.2.1.2, 101:28.7.3,
101:29.7.3
Light water reactors 804:6.3.2, 804:7.5.2.7, 805:5.4.3.3, 805:7.3.5.6, 805:A.5.4.3.3
Marine vessels 1405:10.1, 1405:10.2
Mercantile occupancies 1:20.12.2.1, 101:36.7.1, 101:37.7.1
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:8.9
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.6(7), 801:4.7.3
Residential board and care occupancies 1:20.5.2.3, 101:32.7.3, 101:33.7.3, 101A:6.4.7,
101A:6.5.2.5
Fire dynamics 921:6.3.1.1, 921:17.1.2, 921:17.4.7, 921:20.4.2, 921:20.4.5, 921:20.4.8,

921:A.20.4.8, 921:B.1
Definition 921:3.3.58, 921:A.3.3.58
Fire emergency see also Incidents

Definition 130:3.3.16, 502:3.3.20
Tunnels 502
Fire emergency organization

Definition 801:3.3.9, 801:A.3.3.9
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.7, 801:4.8, 801:A.4.8.1, 801:A.4.8.3
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Fire escape ladders 101:7.2.9, 5000:5.3.2(6), 5000:11.2.9, 5000:A.11.1.1, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
5000:16.2.4.6
Catwalks, serving 5000:16.2.2.8.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.8, 101:19.2.2.8, 5000:19.2.2.8
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.2.3.4, 101:24.2.5.6
Special structures 101:11.2.2.2.1, 101:11.3.2.2.1
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.9, 101:42.7.2.2, 101:42.7.3, 5000:30.2.2.8, 5000:30.7.2.2,
5000:30.7.3
Towers 5000:31.6.3.1, 5000:31.6.11.1.1
Fire escape stairs 101:7.2.8, 101:A.7.2.8.7, 5000:11.2.8, 5000:A.11.2.8

Business occupancies 101:39.2.2.9
Mercantile occupancies 101:37.2.2.9
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.8, 101:42.7.2.2, 101:42.7.3
Swinging stairs 101:7.2.8.7, 101:A.7.2.8.7
Fire escapes
Drill tower 1402:9.7
Fire exit drills see Fire drills
Fire exit hardware 1:14.5.3.3, 80:4.3.3, 80:4.3.4, 80:4.6.2.1, 80:4.6.3.3, 80:6.4.4.1, 80:6.4.4.2,
Copyright NFPA
80:6.4.4.4, 80:6.4.4.7.1, 80:6.4.4.7.4, 80:A.4.6.3.3, 101:7.2.1.7, 5000:11.2.1.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.1.5.12,
5000:11.2.1.7, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9, 5000:A.11.2.1.5.12
Actuating member or bar
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.2.3, 101:13.2.2.2.3, 5000:16.2.2.2.3, 5000:16.2.2.2.4(2)
Day-care occupancies 101:16.2.2.2.2, 101:17.2.2.2.2, 5000:18.2.2.2.2
Definition 80:3.3.58, 101:3.3.115.1, 5000:3.3.299.1
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.2.2, 101:15.2.2.2.2, 5000:17.2.2.2.2
Fire exits see Exits
Fire exposures see Exposure fires
Fire extinguished
Fire extinguishers, portable see Extinguishers, Portable fire
Fire extinguishing systems see Extinguishing systems
Fire fighter candidates

Definition 1001:3.3.2, 1500:3.3.8, 1500:A.3.3.8, 1582:3.3.1, 1582:A.3.3.1
Entrance requirements 1001:1.3.4, 1001:Chap. 4
Medical requirements 1500:10.1.1 to 10.1.3, 1500:10.1.4, 1582:4.1.7, 1582:4.3, 1582:5.1.2,
1582:A.4.1.7
Physical performance requirements 1500:10.2.1, 1500:10.2.2, 1500:A.10.2.1
Recruitment (recruits)
Definition 1404:3.3.26, 1404:A.3.3.26
Fire Fighter I
Professional qualifications 1001:1.3.4, 1001:1.3.5, 1001:1.3.8, 1001:Chap. 5, 1001:A.1.3.5,
1001:A.1.3.8, 1001:B.2.3.1, 1001:Table B.2
Fire Fighter II
Definition 1001:3.3.4, 1001:A.3.3.4, 1005:3.3.8.1
Professional qualifications 1001:1.3.6, 1001:1.3.8, 1001:Chap. 6, 1001:A.1.3.8
Fire fighters see also Companies (fire); Fire brigades; Fire department members; Fire
departments, Personnel
Airport see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services, Personnel
Alerting systems for 1221:9.1.1.7, 1221:9.3.4.1.17, 1221:9.4, 1221:9.5, 1221:10.5.7, 1221:11.3.3,
1221:A.9.3.4.1.17, 1221:A.9.4.2.1, 1221:A.9.4.3, 1221:A.10.5.7.2
Certification see Certification, Personnel, of
Definition 1001:3.3.3, 1001:3.3.4, 1001:A.3.3.4
Dwelling surveys, training for 1452
Copyright NFPA
Entrance requirements 1001:1.3.4, 1001:Chap. 4
Fire investigations, role in 921:16.3.5, 921:16.4.3, 921:26.5.1.2, 921:26.5.1.3
Health-related fitness
Annual evaluation of 1582:4.2.1(8), 1582:Chap. 8, 1582:A.4.1.13.1, 1582:C.1, 1582:C.2
Programs for see Occupational safety and health program, fire department
Land-based, who respond to marine vessel fires
Guide for 1405
Marine Fire Fighter I
Professional qualifications 1005:4.2, 1005:Chap. 5, 1005:A.4.2.1
Marine Fire Fighter II
Medical evaluation see Medical evaluation (fire department members)
Occupational safety and health program see Occupational safety and health program, fire
department
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) see Personal alert safety systems (PASS)
Pit area (motorsports venues) 610:5.3.3(1), 610:5.4.3(1), 610:6.3.3, 610:6.4.3, 610:6.5.1.2,
610:6.5.2.3, 610:6.7.1, 610:6.7.2, 610:6.7.4
Accreditation and certification systems 1000
Airport fire fighters 1003
Protective clothing for see Protective clothing
Radioactive materials, protection against 801:C.1.1.3, 801:C.2.1(1), 801:C.3
Rehabilitation for see Rehabilitation for fire department members
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Standby 1:1.7.15, 1:10.15.4, 1:A.1.7.15.2, 1500:8.5.7 to 8.5.15, 1500:A.8.5.7, 1500:A.8.5.11
Track (motorsports venue) 610:5.4.3(2), 610:6.3.3, 610:6.4.3, 610:6.5.1.2, 610:6.7.1, 610:6.7.2,
610:6.7.4
Wildland see Wildland fire fighters
Fire fighters' smoke-control station (FSCS) 72:6.16.5.5, 92A:6.4.1, 92A:6.4.3.7, 92A:6.4.4.3,

92A:6.4.5.1.2.4, 92A:A.6.4.3.7
Definition 92A:3.3.4, 92A:A.3.3.4
Example 92A:Annex D
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Fire fighting see also Fire suppression
Access for see Access, fire fighting/emergency services
Advanced exterior
Definition 600:3.3.8.1, 600:A.3.3.8.1, 1081:3.3.6.1, 1081:A.3.3.6.1
Fire brigade action 600:1.4.4, 600:1.4.6, 600:4.5.2, 600:4.5.3.3, 600:4.5.3.4, 600:Chap. 6,
600:Chap. 8, 1081:Chap. 6
Aircraft see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Career fire departments, organization and deployment for 1710
Defensive
Definition 600:3.3.8.2, 1081:3.3.6.2
Deployment
Direct attack see Direct attack fire fighting
Entry
Definition 1971:3.3.39, 1971:A.3.3.39
Incipient stage 484:6.5.2.1, 484:6.5.3.1, 484:6.5.3.2, 484:13.3.3.9, 484:13.3.3.10.1,
484:A.6.5.2.1, 484:A.6.5.3.2, 484:A.13.3.3.9, 484:A.13.3.3.10.1
Definition 600:3.3.8.3, 1081:3.3.6.3
Fire brigade action 600:1.4.3, 600:Chap. 5, 1081:4.3.4, 1081:5.1.1, 1081:Chap. 5,
1081:A.4.3.4
Indirect attack 1145:6.2.2.2
Initial fire attack see Initial attack
Metals, combustible 484:6.5.5, 484:13.3.5, 484:13.3.6, 484:A.6.5.5.3, 484:A.13.3.5.1 to
A.13.3.5.9.2, 484:A.13.3.6.2.2
Offensive
Definition 600:3.3.8.5, 1081:3.3.6.5
Organization for
Proximity
Definition 1500:3.3.37.1, 1500:A.3.3.37.1, 1851:3.3.63, 1971:3.3.93, 1971:A.3.3.91,
1977:3.3.72
Rural, water supply for 1142
Structural 1001:5.3.10, 1001:6.3.2, 1001:A.5.3.10, 1001:A.6.3.2, 1500:5.2.1, 1500:8.5.4 to 8.5.17,
Copyright NFPA
1500:A.8.5.4 to A.8.5.11, 1500:Annex C, 1710:5.5.4.3, 1710:5.7.7.1, 1710:6.2.2
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 402:1.1.3, 402:4.5.4, 402:Chap. 14
Class A foam used for manual fire fighting 1145
Definition 600:3.3.8.4, 600:A.3.3.8.4, 1001:3.3.11, 1081:3.3.6.6, 1500:3.3.37.2,
1710:3.3.12.3, 1720:3.3.27, 1851:3.3.86, 1971:3.3.125, 1977:3.3.86
Fire brigades, interior fire fighting by 600:1.4.5, 600:1.4.6, 600:4.5.2, 600:4.5.3.3, 600:4.5.3.4,
600:Chap. 7, 600:Chap. 8, 1081:4.3.6, 1081:4.3.7, 1081:Chap. 7
Definition 1081:3.3.6.4, 1081:A.3.3.6.4
Suburban, water supply for 1142
Sulfur fires 655:4.8, 655:5.5, 655:A.4.8.1 to A.4.8.5, 655:A.5.5.1(2), 655:A.5.5.2
Training for see Training
Volunteer fire departments, organization and deployment for 1720
Water supplies see Water supplies
Wildland see Wildland fires
Zone see Zone (fire fighting)
Fire fighting equipment 1500:6.5 see also Fire apparatus; Personal protective equipment (PPE);
Protective equipment
Earth-moving/heavy-duty equipment 402:14.4.6.3
Fire brigades 600:4.1.1(11), 600:4.6, 600:A.4.6.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.10, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Forcible entry, for 402:9.4.2, 402:9.4.3, 402:10.4.4, 402:10.12.4
Hearing protection 1500:6.5.2, 1500:7.18.2, 1500:A.7.18.2
Ladders see Ladders
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.2.1.2, 1925:Chap. 10, 1925:15.3.2
Securing on fire department vehicles of 1500:6.1.5, 1500:A.6.1.5
Fire flow see also Water supplies

Buildings, requirements for 1:Annex H
Fire growth
Fire detector spacing and 72:B.2.3.1.4.1, 72:B.2.3.2.1.2, 72:B.2.3.2.3, 72:B.3.2.6
Potential 1031:4.3.14, 1031:5.3.10, 1031:6.3.5, 1031:A.5.3.10, 1031:A.6.3.5
Rate
Definition 130:3.3.17, 502:3.3.21
Room fire growth, evaluating wall and ceiling interior finish contribution to 286
Textile wall coverings, contribution of 265
Fire hazards see Hazards

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Fire hose 1901:16.13.2.2.2, 1901:18.13.2.2.2, 1901:Annex B, 1912:5.18.2, 1912:6.18.2, 1961, 1962
see also Handlines; Hose lines
Appliances 1962:Chap. 8, 1965
Attack see Attack hose
Booster 1962:4.4, 1962:4.4.4 to 4.4.6, 1962:7.4, 1962:A.4.4.5, 1962:A.7.4.1
Definition 1962:3.3.6.2, 1962:A.3.3.6.2
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:8.9.5, 1906:8.9.8, 1906:9.6.7, 1906:A.8.9.8
Braided reinforcement
Connections 13:8.17.5, 13:13.1.1, 13:A.8.17.5.1.1 to A.8.17.5.2.2, 1963, 1965:4.2.2, 1965:4.2.3,
1965:A.4.2.2
Marine systems 13:25.4.9, 13:25.8.1
Couplings see Hose couplings
Covers/covered 1961:4.5.4, 1961:4.5.8, 1961:5.4, 1961:A.5.4.1, 1962:4.7.4, 1962:5.1.2.1,
1962:A.5.1.2.1
Definition 1961:3.3.2, 1962:3.3.6.3
Decontamination 1962:4.7.3
Definition 1961:3.3.4, 1962:3.3.6.4
Delamination 1962:4.6.3.2, 1962:A.4.6.3.2
Folds 1962:4.1.7, 1962:4.2.5, 1962:4.2.6, 1962:4.3.4, 1962:A.4.1.7
Forestry 1961:4.4, 1961:5.5.3, 1961:6.11, 1961:6.13, 1961:7.3.4.1.2, 1961:7.3.4.2.2,
1961:7.3.4.3.2, 1961:7.3.4.5.2, 1961:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.3, 1962:4.1, 1962:5.2, 1962:A.4.1.2 to
A.4.1.13, 1962:A.5.2
Definition 1961:3.3.4.3, 1962:3.3.6.5, 1962:A.3.3.6.5
Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.7.2
Training 1410:4.1.3, 1410:4.2, 1410:5.2.1.2, 1410:Chap. 6, 1410:Chap. 7, 1410:8.1.1,
1410:8.3, 1410:A.1.2.1, 1410:A.4.2.3, 1410:A.8.1.1
Initial attack lines see Initial attack lines
Inspection 1961:1.1, 1961:7.2, 1961:A.1.1, 1962
Jackets see Jackets (fire hose)
Large diameter 1961:5.6.3, 1962:4.1.8, 1962:4.1.11.5, 1962:7.2.6, 1962:A.8.1.2
Definition 1410:3.3.9, 1961:3.3.4.4, 1962:3.3.6.6
Training for use of 1410:6.3.1.2, 1410:7.3.2.2
Lining 1961:5.4, 1961:6.10, 1961:A.5.4.1, 1962:4.6.3, 1962:A.4.6.3.2
Forestry hose 1961:4.4.1, 1961:4.4.2, 1961:A.4.4.1, 1961:A.4.4.2
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Suction hose 1961:4.5.3, 1961:4.5.5
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.2.2.2(3), 1925:10.3, 1925:15.3.2, 1925:B.2(3), B.1(3)(h)
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.9.2, 1901:A.11.9.2
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.7.2, 1901:A.7.7.2.2
Nozzles see Nozzles
Occupant-use 1961:4.3, 1961:5.5.3, 1961:7.3.4.1.2, 1961:7.3.4.2.2, 1961:7.3.4.3.2,
1961:7.3.4.5.2, 1961:A.4.3.1, 1962:4.3, 1962:5.3, 1962:7.2.10, 1962:A.4.3, 1962:A.5.3.3 to
A.5.3.6
Definition 1961:3.3.4.5, 1962:3.3.6.7
Preconnected 1901:Fig. B.2
Definition 1901:3.3.130, 1901:A.3.3.130
Private fire service mains and hydrants 24:7.3.3, 24:Chap. 8, 24:A.7.3.3
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.8.2, 1901:A.5.8.2
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.8.2, 1901:A.9.8.2
Relay-supply 1962:4.2, 1962:A.4.2
In service 1962:Chap. 4, 1962:5.1.5(8), 1962:5.3.3(2), 1962:6.1.1
Definition 1962:3.3.8, 1962:A.3.3.8
Service test 1500:6.5.12, 1962:4.1.12, 1962:4.2.14, 1962:4.3.3, 1962:4.6.4, 1962:6.2.10,
1962:Chap. 7, 1962:A.4.1.12, 1962:A.6.2.10
Couplings 1962:6.2.3, 1962:6.2.7.3, 1962:6.2.10, 1962:A.6.2.3, 1962:A.6.2.10
Fire hose appliances 1962:8.1.2.1, 1962:8.1.2.2, 1962:8.2.2, 1962:8.3, 1962:A.8.1.2.1,
1962:A.8.2.2
Frequency 1962:4.1.2 to 4.1.4, 1962:4.2.1, 1962:4.3.2, 1962:4.4.2 to 4.4.4, 1962:4.5.2,
1962:A.4.1.2
Records 1962:5.1.5(9), 1962:5.3.3(4), 1962:5.3.4, 1962:7.2.9, 1962:8.4, 1962:A.5.3.4
Size 1962:5.1.5(4), 1962:Table 7.1.1.1
Small 13:8.17.5.1, 13:12.2, 13:19.1.1.2, 13:A.8.17.5.1.1, 13:A.8.17.5.1.4, 13:C.5
Spiral reinforcement
In storage 1962:4.1.12, 1962:4.1.13, 1962:4.2.14, 1962:4.2.15, 1962:4.4.4 to 4.4.6, 1962:4.5.3,
1962:4.8, 1962:A.4.1.12, 1962:A.4.1.13, 1962:A.4.4.5, 1962:A.4.5.3, 1962:A.4.8.1, 1962:A.5.3.6
Storage devices
Storage on fire apparatus 1901:15.10, 1901:A.15.10
Aerial fire apparatus 1901:8.6, 1901:A.8.6.1
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Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.5, 1901:A.6.5
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.7, 1901:A.11.7
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.5, 1901:A.7.5.1
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.6, 1901:A.5.6
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.6, 1901:A.9.6
Refurbishing of storage area 1912:5.14.2, 1912:6.14, 1912:A.6.14.2
Suction 1961:4.5, 1962:4.5, 1962:4.5.3, 1962:7.5, 1962:A.4.5.3, 1962:A.7.5
Definition 1961:3.3.4.6, 1962:3.3.6.10
Hard
Fire hose connections for 1963:4.11, 1963:8.1.11, 1963:A.8.1.11
Soft
Supply 1961:4.2, 1961:5.5.2, 1961:5.6.3.1, 1961:7.3.4.1.1, 1961:7.3.4.2.1, 1961:7.3.4.4,
1961:7.3.4.5.1, 1961:A.4.2.2, 1962:4.1, 1962:4.1.10.1, 1962:4.1.10.2, 1962:4.1.10.3,
1962:4.1.10.4, 1962:5.1, 1962:A.4.1.2 to A.4.1.13, 1962:A.4.1.10.1, 1962:A.4.1.10.2,
1962:A.5.1.1 to A.5.1.6
Definition 1961:3.3.4.7, 1961:A.3.3.4.7, 1962:3.3.6.11
Tests 1961:5.4.8, 1961:Chap. 6, 1961:7.1.2, 1961:7.3 see also subentry : Service test
Twist
Unlined 1962:7.3
Use 1500:6.3.4, 1500:6.5.4, 1500:A.6.3.4, 1962
In use 1962:Chap. 4
Warp
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:8.9.5, 1906:8.9.8, 1906:9.2, 1906:9.3.1, 1906:9.6.7, 1906:9.11.2.2.1
to 9.11.2.2.3, 1906:12.1, 1906:13.3.6, 1906:13.3.9, 1906:13.3.10, 1906:A.8.9.8, 1906:A.9.2,
1906:A.9.3.1, 1906:A.12.1
Preconnected
Definition 1906:3.3.73, 1906:A.3.3.73
Storage 1906:8.9, 1906:9.6.7, 1906:A.8.9.1 to A.8.9.8
Fire hydrants see Hydrants, fire
Fire impact
Management of 550:4.3, 550:4.5
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Fire incidents see Incidents
Fire inspectors
Fire investigations 1:1.7.10.1, 921, 1201:5.5, 1500:8.5.23

Aircraft 422
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.7.1.2, 901:Table 11.5.2,
901:Table 14.14.2
Definition 921:3.3.59, 1033:3.3.4
Fire investigators 1037:A.5.8.6

Definition 1033:3.3.3, 1037:3.3.6
Professional qualifications 1001:B.2.3.2, 1033
Fire ladders see Ladders
Fire lanes 1:3.3.107, 1:A.3.3.107 see also Driveways

Marine terminals 307:6.2(1), 307:6.5, 307:8.8.2
Suburban and rural areas, developments in 1141:5.1.2, 1141:5.3
Fire load see also Fuel load

Definition 820:3.3.24, 850:3.3.5, 851:3.3.3, 914:3.3.28
Effective
Total
Fire loss see Loss
Fire mains see Mains
Fire management 550:4.5.1

Impact of fire, management of 550:4.3, 550:4.5
Fire marshals 921:13.5.3.10

Definition 1037:3.3.7, 1037:A.3.3.7
Fire models
Alarm/detector placement 72:B.5.1.6, 72:B.6
Definition 1:3.4.8, 1:A.3.4.8, 76:3.7.3, 76:A.3.7.3, 101:3.3.86, 101:A.3.3.86, 301:3.5.7,
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301:A.3.5.7, 805:3.3.14, 909:3.3.26, 914:3.3.29, 914:A.3.3.29, 5000:3.3.220, 5000:A.3.3.220
Deterministic models 551:4.4.4.2, 551:5.3, 551:5.4.2, 551:5.4.3, 551:5.4.4.1, 551:5.4.4.2,
551:A.5.3, 551:A.5.4.2.2
Definition 551:3.3.3, 551:A.3.3.3
Fire investigations, use in 921:17.6.2.2, 921:20.4, 921:20.6, 921:A.20.4.7, 921:A.20.4.8
Fire risk assessments, evaluation of 551:4.4.3.6, 551:4.4.4.2, 551:4.5, 551:5.1.4.8, 551:5.3,
551:5.4.2, 551:5.4.3, 551:5.4.4.1, 551:5.4.4.2, 551:5.5.8, 551:5.6.2, 551:6.2.4, 551:7.3.5,
551:A.4.5, 551:A.5.3, 551:A.5.4.2.2
Historic structures 914:9.8.11, 914:9.8.12, 914:A.9.8.11
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:4.4.3, 805:6.2.5.1, 805:A.4.4.4.3, 805:Annex C, 805:D.2.3,
805:D.3.3
Performance-based design option 1:5.7.11, 1:5.7.12, 1:A.5.7.11, 101:5.6.3.1, 101:5.6.3.2,
101:5.8.11, 101:5.8.12, 101:A.5.8.11, 5000:5.5.1.4, 5000:5.6.3.1, 5000:5.8.11, 5000:5.8.12,
5000:A.5.8.11
Probabilistic 551:4.4.3.6, 551:4.4.4.2, 551:5.4.2, 551:5.4.4.2, 551:A.5.4.2.2
Toxic potency data, tests to develop 269
Fire movement, control of

Fire officers see Officers, fire department
Fire pails 10:D.4.1.6
Fire patterns 921:Chap. 6, 921:17.1.2, 921:17.2.3, 921:17.3.2.3, 921:17.3.2.7, 921:17.4.1,

921:26.4.4.3, 921:B.3
Appliances 921:24.3.2, 921:24.4.1.2
Arrow patterns 921:6.3.2.1, 921:6.3.7.6, 921:A.6.3.2.1
Dynamics of 921:6.3.1.1
On human body 921:23.3.6.1, 921:23.4.5.1
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.1.1, 921:25.1.2, 921:25.8.1.1
Wildland fires 921:26.4.1, 921:26.4.4.3, 921:26.4.6.3
Fire performance
Fire plumes see Plumes, fire
Fire point 1:66.4.1.1.2(5), 704:Table 6.2, 921:16.10.2.7, 921:16.10.2.9

Definition 1:3.3.108, 30:3.3.18, 35:3.4.2.2, 35:A.3.4.2.2, 704:3.3.2, 850:3.3.6, 851:3.3.4
Fire prevention see also Mitigation
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Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:11.1, 51A:A.11.1
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120
Combustible particulate solids, manufacturing, processing, and handling of 654
Cultural property occupancies 909:Chap. 11, 909:16.4.3, 909:16.5, 909:16.6, 909:A.16.4.3,
909:B.3.3.2
Cutting and welding processes 51B
Definition 801:3.3.11, 804:3.3.15, 805:3.3.15, 820:3.3.25, 850:3.3.7, 851:3.3.5, 853:3.3.8,
1143:3.3.23
Electric generating plants 850:4.3, 850:8.5.2, 850:8.5.3, 850:9.1.4, 850:9.4.3, 850:9.5.3,
850:10.3.3, 850:A.8.5.2.1, 850:A.8.5.2.2, 850:A.8.5.3.3, 850:A.10.3.3.4
Hydroelectric 851:4.3, 851:8.2.1 to 8.2.4
Light water 804:4.3, 804:4.4.2(2), 804:Chap. 5, 804:A.4.4.2(2), 805:5.3, 805:A.5.3.3.3(2) to
A.5.3.13
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:8.2, 853:9.5.2
Emergency service organization, role of 1201:4.3.1, 1201:4.3.5, 1201:Chap. 6, 1201:A.4.3.5
Fireworks facilities 1124:4.9, 1124:5.4.6 to 5.4.13, 1124:6.11.5, 1124:6.12, 1124:A.4.9.2.3 to
A.4.9.6
Historic structures 914:Chap. 11, 914:Chap. 13
Libraries 909:16.4.3, 909:16.5, 909:16.6, 909:A.16.4.3
Metal mineral processing facilities 122
Metals, combustible, operations 484:13.2, 484:A.13.2.3.1 to A.13.2.7, 484:C.12, 484:C.13
Aluminum operations 484:6.5, 484:A.6.5.1 to A.6.5.7.3
Magnesium operations 484:7.8, 484:A.7.8.2 to A.7.8.13, 484:D.3
Niobium operations 484:8.4.5
Tantalum operations 484:9.3, 484:9.10, 484:A.9.3, 484:A.9.10.1.1 to A.9.10.3.5
Titanium operations 484:10.3.2, 484:10.7, 484:A.10.3.2.2, 484:A.10.7.3, 484:A.10.7.10
Zirconium operations 484:11.3.1, 484:11.7, 484:A.11.3.1.2, 484:A.11.7.3 to A.11.7.12
Mines
Coal 120
Metal and nonmetal 122
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.11, 1125:5.10, 1125:A.4.11.4
Museums 909:16.4.3, 909:16.5, 909:16.6, 909:A.16.4.3
Owner/occupant responsibilities 1:10.2, 1:10.7.1.3, 1:10.9.3, 1:13.1.2, 1:13.2.3.2, 1:13.3.3.4,
1:13.5.4.1, 1:13.6.6.8.1.1, 1:41.4, 1:A.10.7.1.3, 1:A.13.3.3.4.1 to A.13.3.3.4.5, 1:A.41.4.1
Buildings under construction 1:16.3.2, 1:A.16.3.2.1 to A.16.3.2.5.5
Marine vessels, fueling of 1:42.3.10.7
Places of worship 909:17.3, 909:A.17.3.2
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.3, 801:8.2.2(4), 801:A.4.3, 801:B.1(7), 804:4.3,
804:4.4.2(2), 804:Chap. 5, 804:A.4.4.2(2), 805:5.3, 805:A.5.3.3.3(2) to A.5.3.13
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Security service, role of 601
Telecommunications facilities 76:Chap. 9
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Chap. 7, 820:10.2, 820:10.4, 820:10.11,
820:A.10.2.1, 820:A.10.4(7), 820:A.10.11(1) to A.10.11.3.1
Water spray systems for 15:7.5, 15:A.7.5
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664
Fire products 550:4.5.1

Defend against
Fire propagation apparatus, measurement of flammability of materials in cleanrooms using 287
Fire propagation index 287:1.2.3.2, 287:1.2.3.3, 287:1.2.4.3, 287:1.2.5, 287:7.3, 287:8.3, 287:9.3,
287:A.1.2.4.3
Fire protection 101:Chap. 8, 101:Chap. 9, 1201 see also Fire prevention; Fire protection systems; Life
safety
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:11.1.3, 51A:11.2, 51A:A.11.2.1.1
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:4.6, 30B:6.3.2, 30B:A.6.3.2.2, 30B:A.6.3.2.9
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:Chap. 12, 61:Annex B
Fumigation operations 61:C.3
Grain dryers 61:8.2.6, 61:A.8.2.6.3
Starch dryers 61:8.4.3, 61:8.4.4, 61:8.5, 61:A.8.4.4.1, 61:A.8.5
Aircraft breathing oxygen systems 410:5.6, 410:10.2.2, 410:A.5.6
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:Chap. 6 to Chap. 8, 423:Annex B, 423:Annex C
Aircraft maintenance operations 410:5.6, 410:Chap. 10, 410:A.5.6
Airports
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.1.2(2), 415:6.2.9.1(5), 415:6.5, 415:A.6.5.1
Covered plane-loading positions 415:4.5.1.6
Ramps 410:10.2.10
Terminal buildings 415:4.1.5.3, 415:4.5, 415:A.4.5.1, 415:C.1
Water supply systems 415:4.5.5
Ammonium nitrate storage 490:Chap. 9
Apartment buildings, as board and care occupancies 101A:7.6.4.2.3
Atriums 101:8.6.7, 101:A.8.6.7
Building rehabilitation 101:43.8.3
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.2.3
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Campgrounds 1194:6.1
Cellulose nitrate film storage 40:Chap. 5, 40:6.3.5, 40:6.3.7, 40:6.5.6, 40:A.6.3.5, 40:A.6.3.7.3
Chemicals, laboratories using 45
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3, 120:5.3, 120:6.3.2, 120:9.4.6, 120:10.4,
120:A.4.2, 120:A.5.3.4.1 to A.5.3.7.3.2(4), 120:A.6.3.2.2.1 to A.6.3.2.4.4, 120:A.10.4.2
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:6.1.2, 654:7.1, 654:7.4.1.1, 654:7.4.1.2,
654:7.12.3, 654:7.13.1.2, 654:7.15.3, 654:7.16.4, 654:7.17.4, 654:7.18.7, 654:Chap. 9,
654:Chap. 10, 654:11.3.2(5), 654:12.2.5, 654:A.7.1, 654:A.7.4.1.1, 654:A.12.2.5.3
Combustion engines 37:Chap. 11
Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Marine vessels 52:17.6, 52:17.11.8, 52:17.12.10
Vehicles and fueling facilities 52:4.3.1(10), 52:8.15
Cutting and welding processes 51B:5.3.2(10), 51B:7.4
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:4.3.2 to 4.3.4, 51:10.5, 51:A.10.5
Definition 58:3.3.24, 58:A.3.3.24, 59:3.3.12, 59:A.3.3.12, 801:3.3.12, 804:3.3.16, 850:3.3.8,
851:3.3.6, 853:3.3.9, 1710:3.3.13, 1720:3.3.12
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.2.1.3
Dipping and coating processes 34:5.5, 34:8.6.6, 34:Chap. 9, 34:10.4, 34:A.10.4, 34:Annex B
Drycleaning plants 32:4.3.1, 32:4.5.4.1, 32:4.6, 32:6.6, 32:7.2.1.3(4), 32:7.2.1.6(4), 32:7.2.2.2(4),
32:7.4.3.2.1, 32:7.4.3.2.2, 32:8.1.2.4(6), 32:8.1.2.6(6), 32:8.1.3.5, 32:8.1.3.6, 32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Educational occupancies 101A:9.5.2.3
Electric generating plants 850
Hydroelectric 851
Light water reactors 804, 805
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:Chap. 8, 853:9.5
Emergency service communications systems 1221:4.5, 1221:6.3
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:11.3(1), 560:Chap. 14, 560:A.10.1
Exhaust systems for air conveying of materials 91:4.6.1.1 to 4.6.1.4, 91:Chap. 8
Fireworks 1123:5.1.6, 1123:7.6.4.2, 1123:8.1, 1123:A.8.1.1 to A.8.1.9.1, 1123:E.2.1, 1124:4.10,
1124:6.5, 1124:6.14.4, 1124:7.3.6 to 7.3.8, 1124:7.4.5.2, 1124:7.6.2.1, 1124:A.6.5.1,
1124:A.7.5.1.1
Fixed equipment 59:13.5.3
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7, 130:6.5, 130:8.9, 130:9.4(8), 130:A.5.7.1.2 to A.5.7.6
Flame effects before an audience 160:5.5, 160:7.7.1, 160:7.7.2, 160:Chap. 11, 160:A.5.5.1(3)
Furnaces 86:Chap. 14, 86:Annex F
Gas turbines 37:Chap. 11
Grandstands, tents, and membrane structures 102:Chap. 9
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Heliports 407:4.5.10, 418
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502
Historic structures and sites 909, 914
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.5, 99:20.2.6, 99:20.3.6.3, 99:A.20.2.5.1.4 to A.20.2.5.5
Impairments see Impairments, fire protection system
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:Chap. 8
Laboratories 99:11.5, 99:A.11.5
Chemicals, using 45
Libraries 909
Marine vessels 52:17.6, 52:17.11.8, 52:17.12.10
Process plants 59A:Chap. 12, 59A:A.13.18.3.2
Vehicles and fueling facilities 52:12.13.7 to 12.13.9, 52:Chap. 15
LP-Gas
Systems 58:6.19.11.1, 58:6.23.8, 58:6.25, 58:8.3.2.1, 58:8.5, 58:14.3.3, 58:A.6.25.2 to
A.6.25.5.1, 58:A.8.5
Utility plants 59:12.2, 59:Chap. 13
Marinas and boatyards 303
Marine vessels
Construction, repair, and lay-up, during 312
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:Chap. 9, 1925:15.4.1, 1925:19.3.32
Merchant vessels 301
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 12, 302:Annex B, 302:Annex E
Markings 1:5.3.3(7), 1:10.12, 1:A.10.12.3
Metals, combustible, operations 484:13.3 to 13.5, 484:A.13.3.1.1 to A.13.5.7
Alkali operations 484:5.4.2.3, 484:5.5, 484:A.5.5
Aluminum operations 484:6.5, 484:A.6.5.1 to A.6.5.7.3
Tantalum operations 484:9.10, 484:A.9.10.1.1 to A.9.10.3.5
Titanium operations 484:10.7, 484:A.10.7.3, 484:A.10.7.10
Zirconium operations 484:11.7, 484:A.11.7.3 to A.11.7.12
Mines
Coal 120
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.13, 1125:5.12, 1125:A.4.13.3, 1125:A.5.12.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages 30A:7.3.5, 30A:7.4.6, 30A:9.4.3, 30A:9.5.5,
30A:9.5.6, 30A:10.1.7, 30A:A.7.3.5.1, 30A:A.9.5.6
Museums 909
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Nuclear power plants, light water 804, 805
Organic coatings manufacture 35:Chap. 11, 35:13.1.1
Organic peroxide storage areas 432:4.8, 432:4.10.3, 432:5.5, 432:6.5, 432:7.5, 432:A.4.8.1,
432:A.4.8.2, 432:A.4.10.2
Ovens 86:Chap. 14, 86:Annex F
Oxidizers, storage of 430:4.4.2, 430:4.11, 430:A.4.11.1 to A.4.11.6.3, 430:C.2.1.1, 430:C.3.2.1,
430:C.3.2.2, 430:D.3.1
Parking structures 88A:Chap. 6
Pesticide storage areas 434:4.4
Places of worship 909
Private 1201:5.3.3.3.2(2), 1201:5.3.4.3, 1201:5.3.4.4, 1201:5.4.4, 1201:A.5.3.2.1, 1201:A.5.3.4.1
Public, fire services provided to 1201
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801 see also subentry : Nuclear power plants, light water
Records storage facilities 232
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:6.1
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.2.4.2.3, 101A:7.4.4.2.3, 101A:7.6.4.2.3
Rural areas, fire protection infrastructure for land development in 1141
Security services, function of 601:5.5, 601:7.2, 601:A.5.5
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318
Smoke-protected assembly 101:12.4.2, 101:13.4.2, 101:A.12.4.2, 101:A.13.4.2
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.8, 36:4.10, 36:5.4, 36:7.4.2.6, 36:7.6.1 to 7.6.3, 36:8.4.2, 36:A.4.8,
36:A.5.4.1
Special hazards 101:8.7, 101:A.8.7.1.1 to A.8.7.5
Spray application operations 33:8.3.2, 33:Chap. 9, 33:10.1.2, 33:13.4.4, 33:13.4.5, 33:14.3.1,
33:15.5, 33:17.3, 33:A.1.1, 33:A.14.3.1(4), 33:A.17.3
Stages 101:12.4.5.10, 101:12.4.5.12, 101:13.4.5.10, 101:13.4.5.12, 101:A.12.4.5.12,
101:A.13.4.5.12
Structural
Definition 301:3.3.54, 301:A.3.3.54
Suburban areas, fire protection infrastructure for land development in 1141
Telecommunications facilities 76
Uniform coding for 901
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820
Water tanks for private fire protection 22
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.2, 664:8.1.3, 664:Chap. 9, 664:10.9,
664:A.6.2, 664:A.10.9.1 to A.10.9.4
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Electric generating plants, light water reactor 805:4.2.1, 805:4.4.3.4(4), 805:5.11, 805:A.5.11.3 to
A.5.11.5
Fire protection managers

Fire protection rating

Definition 80:3.3.59, 101:3.3.195.1, 221:3.3.4, 850:3.3.19.1, 851:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.506.1
Fire walls 221:4.4.2, 221:4.8.2, 221:4.8.3.1, 221:4.8.3.2, 221:4.8.6, 221:6.7(1), 221:6.9.2.1(2),
221:6.9.2.2(3), 221:6.9.2.3(3), 221:A.4.4.2
Fire protection services, public 1201
Fire protection systems 1:4.4.6, 1:Chap. 13, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.4, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.8, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.9,

5000:4.4.6, 5000:5.4.3, 5000:5.8.5, 5000:7.1.5.2.1.2, 5000:7.2.1.3, 5000:Chap. 55, 5000:A.5.4.3.1 to
A.5.4.3.6 see also Alarm systems; Detection systems; Extinguishing systems; Fire suppression systems
Aircraft hangars 409
Apartment buildings 5000:25.3, 5000:A.25.3.4.5.1, 5000:A.25.3.5.1
Assembly occupancies 1620:11.5, 5000:16.3, 5000:16.4.5.9, 5000:A.16.3.1 to A.16.3.4.2.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.1.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.4, 5000:15.5.1.3.5, 5000:15.8.3
Business occupancies 1620:18.5, 5000:28.3
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Chap. 10, 901:Table
11.5.2
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in containers, cylinders, and tanks, storage, handling, and
usage 55:6.10, 55:6.17.3, 55:6.18.1.3, 55:10.6, 55:11.2.1, 55:A.6.10, 55:A.10.6
Construction operations 1:10.3.3, 1:16.3, 1:A.10.3.3, 1:A.16.3.2.1 to A.16.3.6.6, 241:7.2.4.2,
241:7.2.4.5, 241:7.3, 241:7.5, 241:7.7.6, 241:Chap. 7, 241:8.7, 241:10.8, 241:11.3, 241:11.7.1,
241:11.7.2, 241:A.7.2.4.5, 241:A.7.7.6, 241:A.10.8.2, 241:A.10.8.5, 5000:5.5.4.2
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3, 5000:18.6.3, 5000:A.18.3.2.1(2)(a)
Definition 1:3.3.233.9, 805:3.3.39.2, 909:3.3.27, 909:3.3.65, 1031:3.3.19.1, 1141:3.3.14
Detention and correctional occupancies 1620:14.5, 5000:21.1.1.5, 5000:21.3, 5000:21.4.5.2.3,
5000:21.4.5.2.4, 5000:A.21.3.1(2) to A.21.3.8
Educational occupancies 1620:12.5, 5000:17.3, 5000:A.17.3.3.2 to A.17.3.4.3.1.1
Fire investigations 921:7.2.2.1.1, 921:15.2.6.6.5, 921:17.3.3.4, 921:17.3.3.11, 921:17.3.3.12,
921:22.3.5, 921:28.3.5.1.1
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.10, 5000:55.1.6, 5000:A.39.10
Health care occupancies 1620:13.5, 5000:19.3, 5000:A.19.3.2.1 to A.19.3.2.6
High hazard contents 5000:34.3.2.1
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2, 5000:A.33.2.1.1
Industrial occupancies 1620:19.5, 1620:A.19.5, 5000:29.3, 5000:A.29.3.5
Inspections of 1031:4.3.5 to 4.3.7, 1031:4.3.9, 1031:5.3.4, 1031:5.4.3, 1031:6.3.4, 1031:6.3.5,
1031:6.3.10, 1031:7.3.1, 1031:7.3.10, 1031:8.3.2, 1031:8.3.5, 1031:8.3.7, 1031:A.4.3.5 to
A.4.3.7, 1031:A.5.3.4, 1031:A.5.4.3, 1031:A.6.3.4, 1031:A.6.3.10, 1031:A.8.3.5, 1031:A.8.3.7,
1031:Table D.1, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(M), 5000:55.1.4
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Lodging or rooming houses 5000:22.3, 5000:23.3, 5000:A.22.3.5, 5000:A.23.3.2 to A.23.3.6.2
Mercantile occupancies 1620:17.5, 5000:27.3, 5000:27.4.4.7, 5000:A.27.3.2.1 to A.27.3.6.1
Mixed occupancies 5000:6.2.3.2, 5000:6.2.3.4
Mobile acetylene trailer systems 51:10.5, 51:A.10.5
Open structures 5000:31.5.2.9, 5000:31.5.2.10
Performance-based design option 1:5.1.8 to 5.1.11, 1:5.3.1, 1:A.5.1.8 to A.5.1.11, 5000:5.3.1,
5000:5.5.2.8, 5000:A.5.5.2.8
Pre-incident planning for use of 1620:Chap. 7, 1620:17.5.4, 1620:C.6
Assembly occupancies 1620:11.5
Business occupancies 1620:18.5
Detention and correctional occupancies 1620:14.5
Educational occupancies 1620:12.5
Health care occupancies 1620:13.5
Industrial occupancies 1620:19.5, 1620:A.19.5
Mercantile occupancies 1620:17.5
Residential board and care occupancies 1620:16.5, 1620:A.16.5.1
Residential occupancies 1620:15.5, 1620:A.15.5.1, 1620:A.15.5.3
Warehouses and storage occupancies 1620:20.5, 1620:A.20.5.3.1
Residential board and care occupancies 1620:16.5, 1620:A.16.5.1, 5000:26.2.3, 5000:26.3.3,
5000:A.26.2.3.2.1 to A.26.2.3.5.2.2, 5000:A.26.3.3.3 to A.26.3.3.8
Sabotage of 921:22.3.5
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7, 1:43.5.3.1(4), 1:43.8.3, 1:A.43.1.7.1 to A.43.1.7.8,
1:A.43.8.3
Storage occupancies 1:34.5, 1:34.6.3.3(1), 1:34.6.6.2, 1:34.7.2, 1:34.7.3.4, 1:A.34.5.1,
1:A.34.5.4.2, 1:A.34.6.6.2, 1:Annex J, 1:L.4, 1:L.5.6, 1:L.6.7, 1620:20.5, 1620:A.20.5.3.1,
5000:30.3, 5000:A.30.3.5
Tampering with 1:10.8, 1:17.3.8
Temporary structures 241:4.2.2
Tents and membrane structures 1:25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.6, 5000:32.2.1.4, 5000:32.3.5.1
Towers 5000:31.6.11
Vacant buildings 1:10.13.2, 1:A.10.13.2.1
Water-based see Sprinkler systems; Water-based fire protection systems
Water tanks for private fire protection 22
Fire protective signaling systems see Protective signaling systems
Fire pump units 20:5.4, 20:5.12.1.1, 20:5.12.1.2, 20:5.31, 20:14.2.7.5, 20:A.5.4.1, 20:A.5.12.1.1
Dual-drive 20:5.7.3
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Fire pumps 1:11.9.5(8), 1:13.4, 1:61.4.6.4.2, 20, 1901:4.5.1, 1901:4.19.1(1), 1901:4.19.1(3) to
4.19.1(7), 1901:Chap. 16, 1901:A.5.8.3(14), 1901:A.7.7.3.1(9), 1901:Fig. B.2, 1901:E.1,
5000:33.2.5.5(8), 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:55.3.2.1.1
Aerial fire apparatus 1901:8.3, 1901:8.6.2, 1901:8.8.3, 1901:A.8.3
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.10.8, 409:7.8.8, 409:9.14.13, 409:A.6.2.10.8.4, 409:A.9.14.13.8.8
Auxiliary 25:8.1.2, 25:A.8.1.2
Definition 1911:3.3.14, 1911:A.3.3.14
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:9.1.1, 1911:9.2, 1911:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.4.2
Auxiliary pumps 1901:4.5.2, 1901:16.5.3, 1901:Chap. 17, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1912:4.4.2
Definition 1901:3.3.19, 1912:3.3.8
Engine-driven 1906:4.17.1, 1906:9.4.4
Technician qualifications for servicing 1071:4.6, 1071:A.4.6.3
Centrifugal 20
Controllers see Controllers
Definition13:3.3.8.1.5, 20:3.3.37.5, 24:3.3.5, 25:3.6.2, 1002:3.3.12, 1901:3.3.65, 1912:3.3.19
Electrical power sources and control equipment 25:Table 8.1, 25:8.2.2(3), 25:8.3.1.2, 25:8.3.2.2(2),
25:Table 8.5.3, 25:Table 8.6.1, 25:Table 10.1, 70:230.2(A)(1), 70:230.72(A), 70:230.82(5),
70:230.90(A), 70:230.94, 70:250.112(L), 70:250.112(M), 70:430.31, 70:695, 70:700, 70:Annex I
Elevating platforms 1901:20.12.6
End suction see End suction pumps
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.4, 170:Table 7.4
Foam systems 1:21.3.6.4.1
Compressed air foam system water supply 1906:14.2.4, 1906:A.14.2.4
Foam concentrate pumps see Foam concentrates
Horizontal see Horizontal fire pumps
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.2.1.2(6), 851:5.2.1.2(7), 851:6.2.3.1, 851:6.2.3.2, 851:7.14,
851:8.3.1.4
Impairment 25:5.3.3.4, 25:8.1.7
In-line 20:6.1.1.2, 20:Figs. A.6.1.1(c) to (e)
Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.2
Inspection 1:13.4.8, 25:8.1, 25:8.2, 25:8.4.1, 25:Table 8.5.3, 25:Table 10.1, 25:Table 10.5.1,
25:A.8.1, 25:A.8.2.2, 1911:Chap. 9, 1911:D.4
Technician qualifications 1071:4.6, 1071:5.6, 1071:A.4.6.3
Lift 1911:Table 18.5.1.1.1(a), 1911:B.4, 1911:B.5
Maintenance 1:13.4.4, 1:13.4.6 to 13.4.9, 1:A.13.4.4, 1:A.13.4.6.2, 1:A.13.4.6.4, 25:8.1, 25:Table
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8.1, 25:8.5, 25:Table 10.1, 25:12.3.3, 25:12.3.5, 25:A.8.1, 25:A.8.5.1, 25:Annex C, 1911:Chap.
9, 1911:D.4
Marine systems 13:25.6.1, 13:25.7.3, 13:25.7.4.1, 13:25.7.4.5, 13:25.8.3.1, 13:25.8.3.2,
13:A.25.7.3.3
Marine vessels 301:9.2.16.1, 301:9.2.16.3 to 19.2.16.6, 301:9.2.16.8, 301:14.3.2.6,
301:A.14.3.2.5, 1405:5.2.4, 1405:5.5.3.4, 1405:7.7.2, 1405:9.2.1(4), 1405:9.8.3, 1405:13.10(3),
1925:4.2.2.2(3), 1925:Table 5.1, 1925:5.2.1 to 5.2.5, 1925:6.1.1, 1925:6.2.4, 1925:6.3,
1925:6.10.4.1, 1925:6.10.4.4, 1925:6.11, 1925:9.3, 1925:12.3.3, 1925:12.4.8, 1925:12.4.9,
1925:12.5.2.2.2(3), 1925:12.6.3, 1925:19.3.17, 1925:19.3.19.3, 1925:19.3.19.6, 1925:19.3.31,
1925:20.5.4, 1925:A.6.3.1, 1925:A.6.3.3, 1925:A.6.10.4.4, 1925:A.6.11, 1925:A.12.3.3,
1925:A.19.3.3.31.2, 1925:A.19.3.31.1, 1925:B.1(3), 1925:B.2(2)
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.13.2.2.3
Passenger vessels 301:21.13.2.2.1
Towing vessels 301:19.13.1.1, 301:19.13.2
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.2, 1901:11.9.3.2
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.2, 1901:7.5.2, 1901:7.7.2.2, 1901:7.7.3.2,
1901:A.7.7.2.2
Obstruction investigation 25:14.2.2, 25:A.14.2.2, 25:D.3
Out-of-service 1911:6.1.6.3
Pre-incident planning for use of 1620:7.2.4
Priming 1911:18.7.5, 1911:B.1, 1911:B.2.1
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.2
Performance tests 1911:4.1.3.2, 1911:Chap. 18, 1911:Annex B, 1911:C.3
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.2, 1901:9.8.3.2
Rated capacity see Rated capacity
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.2
Level I 1912:5.15, 1912:5.19.1 to 5.19.7, 1912:5.20.2(3) to (6), 1912:5.20.4
Level II 1912:6.15, 1912:6.19.1 to 6.19.7, 1912:6.20.1(3) to (6), 1912:6.20.3
Remote control 70:430.72(B)
Special service fire apparatus 1901:10.2
Standpipe and hose systems and 14:5.5.1, 14:6.7, 14:7.9, 14:9.1.5(2), 14:9.1.5(3), 14:9.1.5(5),
14:11.5.2, 14:11.5.7, 14:12.8.1
Stationary 20
Testing 1:13.4.8, 1:13.4.9.1.4, 25:4.6.3, 25:Chap. 8, 25:Table 10.1, 25:Table 10.5.1, 1901:16.13,
1901:A.6.13.1.2.3 to A.6.13.8, 1911:4.1.3.2, 1911:Chap. 18, 1911:Annex B, 1911:C.3
Facility for 1402:5.1(2), 1402:9.1.1, 1402:13.4, 1402:14.2.2, 1402:14.2.3
Refurbishing, requirements for 1912:5.19.1 to 5.19.7, 1912:5.19.9.2, 1912:5.20.2(3) to (5),
1912:6.19.1 to 6.19.7, 1912:6.20.1(3) to (5)
Service 1500:6.4.6
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Training facility 1402:5.1(2), 1402:9.1.1, 1402:13.4, 1402:14.2.2, 1402:14.2.3
Water tower apparatus 1901:20.16.6, 1901:20.17.4.2
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:4.17.1, 1906:5.3.3.2.1, 1906:5.3.3.2.2, 1906:6.3.3, 1906:8.5,
1906:Chap. 9, 1906:Chap. 10, 1906:13.7, 1906:14.2.4, 1906:A.5.3.3.2.1, 1906:A.6.3.3(7),
1906:A.8.5.5, 1906:A.13.7, 1906:A.14.2.4, 1912:4.4.3
Fire rated assemblies

Fire-rated cables
Fire-rated glazing
Definition 301:3.3.30, 301:A.3.3.30
Fire ratings
Archaic building materials and assemblies 914:Annex O
Fire reporting systems 1:10.7.1, 1:A.10.7.1.3 see also Alarm notification; Alarm systems;
Communications systems
Fire resistance
Definition 251:3.3.1, 251:A.3.3.1, 290:3.3.1
Fire resistance rating

Analytical methods to determine 5000:8.2.3, 5000:A.8.2.3.2.1
Building construction and materials 251
Building construction types based on 220
Definition 80:3.3.61, 90A:3.3.16, 90A:A.3.3.16, 96:3.3.25, 101:3.3.195.2, 102:3.3.8, 150:3.3.8,
220:3.3.1, 220:A.3.3.1, 221:3.3.5, 221:A.3.3.5, 251:3.3.2, 251:A.3.3.2, 801:3.3.13, 801:A.3.3.13,
804:3.3.21, 805:3.3.31.1, 820:3.3.56.1, 850:3.3.19.2, 851:3.3.9, 909:3.3.28, 914:3.3.30,
5000:3.3.506.2
Fire barrier walls 221:7.2.1(3), 221:7.2.3 to 7.2.5, 221:A.7.2.4
Fire barriers 101:8.3.1, 101:8.3.2.3, 101:A.8.3.1(4)
Fire walls 221:4.3, 221:4.5, 221:4.9.7.2, 221:5.4.3, 221:6.4.3, 221:6.6.1 to 6.6.3, 221:6.7,
221:6.9.1.1, 221:6.9.2.1(1), 221:6.9.2.2, 221:6.9.2.3(2), 221:A.4.3.2.2, 221:A.4.5,
221:A.4.9.2.2.1(1), 221:A.4.9.7.2(1)
Floor opening enclosures 101:8.6.5, 101:A.8.6.5
High challenge fire walls 221:5.4.3, 221:5.6.2.2, 221:5.9.4, 221:5.11, 221:5.12.3, 221:5.14.1,
221:5.15, 221:5.16.2.2, 221:5.16.3.1 to 5.16.3.3, 221:A.5.9.4, 221:A.5.12.3
Historic structures, archaic materials and assemblies 909:Annex O, 914:Annex O
Membrane structures 101:11.9.1.2(1)
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Structural elements and building assemblies 101:8.2.3, 101:A.8.2.3.1
Fire resistant
Definition 495:3.3.41.1, 495:A.3.3.41.1
Fire resistant construction 5000:1.7.6.3.1.6, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.7, 5000:7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.1.3,

5000:7.2.3.2.3, 5000:7.2.3.2.4, 5000:7.2.3.2.6, 5000:7.2.3.2.8, 5000:7.2.3.2.10, 5000:7.2.3.2.11.2,
5000:7.2.3.2.20, 5000:7.2.4.2.1, 5000:7.2.5.6.3, 5000:7.2.5.6.5, 5000:7.2.5.6.7, 5000:8.2,
5000:8.12.1.5, 5000:15.7.3.6.2.2, 5000:15.7.3.6.3, 5000:47.1.3, 5000:47.2.1.2, 5000:47.2.1.3,
5000:A.8.2, 5000:A.8.12.1.5, 5000:D.2.4.2.1, 5000:D.2.5.2, 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.7
Ambulatory health care occupancies 5000:15.7.3.8.4
Apartment buildings 5000:25.1.1.3(1), 5000:25.2.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.4.3(5), 5000:25.3.1.1.4
Balconies and other projections 5000:37.2.2
Boiler and furnace rooms 5000:15.6.2.8.1
Building construction and materials, fire tests of 251
Building construction types 220
Bulk storage elevators 5000:30.7.2.1
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.6.1, 5000:A.28.3.6.1
Definition 75:3.3.7, 120:3.3.18
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:21.3.7.1.2(2), 5000:Table 21.3.8.1, 5000:Table
21.4.4.12
Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.6
Elevator machine rooms/machinery spaces 5000:54.5.3
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.2.3, 5000:D.2.3.2.6, 5000:D.2.3.2.8, 5000:D.2.3.2.11.2,
5000:D.2.4.2.1, 5000:D.2.5.2, 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.7, 5000:D.3.2
Fire tests of building construction and materials 251
Grandstands 5000:16.4.8.3.1, 5000:16.4.8.3.2, 5000:16.4.8.5(2), 5000:32.7.5.1(2), 5000:32.7.5.2
Health care occupancies 5000:15.5.2.2.2, 5000:15.5.2.2.3, 5000:15.7.3.8.4, 5000:19.1.2.2(2),
5000:19.1.2.3, 5000:19.4.3.6.1, 5000:20.1.2.2(2), 5000:20.3.6.1(2), 5000:20.3.7.1,
5000:A.19.1.2.3
Historic structures 5000:15.10.4.9, 5000:15.10.5.3, 5000:15.10.5.9
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.2.1.2, 5000:24.2.4.2(5), 5000:24.2.6.3.3(2), 5000:24.3.1.1.3,
5000:24.3.6.1, 5000:24.3.6.2
Information technology equipment areas 75:5.1.3, 75:5.5, 75:6.2.2, 75:A.5.1.3
Means of egress 5000:11.1.3.1, 5000:11.2.2.5.2.3, 5000:11.2.2.7.1, 5000:11.2.2.7.3.1,
5000:11.2.3.9.2, 5000:11.2.3.9.3, 5000:11.5.4.2.1, 5000:11.7.2.5, 5000:15.7.3.6.2.2, 5000:27.3.6,
5000:28.3.6, 5000:A.27.3.6.1, 5000:A.28.3.6.1
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.9.2
Multiple occupancies 5000:15.6.2.5.3
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Parking structures 5000:7.4.3.6.5, 5000:7.4.3.6.8.2 to 7.4.3.6.8.4, 5000:30.8.1.6.1,
5000:30.8.1.6.2, 5000:30.8.3.1.1.1, 5000:30.8.3.1.1.2
Partitions see Partitions
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.1.2.3, 5000:26.1.5, 5000:26.2.2.3.3,
5000:26.2.2.3.6, 5000:26.2.3.2.3(1), 5000:26.2.3.2.4(1), 5000:26.2.3.6.1(1), 5000:A.26.1.5
Roofs 5000:38.2, 5000:38.3.1, 5000:A.38.2.2
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.3, 5000:34.3.7.2.3.2
Separated occupancies, separations for 5000:6.2.4
Storage occupancies 5000:30.8.3.1.1.1, 5000:30.8.3.1.1.2
Structural elements, requirements for 5000:7.2.7
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.6.3
Walls 5000:7.2.4.2.1, 5000:7.2.7.8, 5000:7.2.7.9, 5000:7.3.2, 5000:8.2.2.4, 5000:8.2.2.4.5,
5000:15.7.3.9, 5000:32.7.5.1(1), 5000:37.1.3, 5000:37.1.4.2(2), 5000:37.4.3, 5000:48.4.1.2,
5000:A.8.2.2.4.2.1, 5000:A.48.4.1.2
Fire resistant fluid 801:7.3.2.4, 850:7.7.3.1, 850:C.3, 851:7.2.1, 851:7.13

Definition 801:3.3.14, 850:3.3.10.1
Fire resistant glazing materials see Glazing materials
Fire resistant magazines 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.3.2, 495:9.6.1, 495:9.6.2, 495:9.6.3.1, 495:9.6.4,
495:A.9.6.1(3)
Fire resistive
Definition 484:3.3.14, 484:A.3.3.14, 909:3.3.29, 914:3.3.31, 1144:3.3.8
Fire resistive buildings

Definition 232:3.3.2.1, 232:A.3.3.2.1
Piers
Substructures 307:4.2.1, 307:4.2.4, 307:A.4.2.1, 307:Fig. B.1(b), 307:Fig. B.1(c)
Superstructure 307:4.4.2.1
Records storage 232:4.1.2, 232:6.1.2, 232:6.2.1, 232:6.6.2, 232:6.7.7.2, 232:6.9.2, 232:8.6,
232:8.8.2, 232:Chap. 11, 232:A.7.1.3
Fire resistive construction see Fire resistant construction
Fire retardant 909:8.2, 909:A.8.2

Building material coatings 703
Definition 1:3.3.109, 909:3.3.30, 914:3.3.32
Historic structures 914:8.2(2), 914:8.2(3), 914:12.5, 914:13.2.3.1, 914:14.9, 914:15.7.1,
914:15.7.2
Interior finish coatings 101:10.2.6, 101:A.10.2.6
Long-term 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4)(1)
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Maintenance of 909:14.8
Museum exhibits 909:16.9.4, 909:A.16.9.4.1
Places of worship 909:17.3.1.1, 909:17.3.1.2, 909:17.3.1.4
Roof coverings 909:12.5
Tents and canopies 909:15.7.1, 914:15.7.1
Wildland fires 1143:6.3.3.3(4), 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4), 1143:B.2.2.1, 1143:B.4.2
Wood treated with see Wood
Fire risk analysis and assessment 551

Cultural property occupancies 909:5.1.1.1.2, 909:7.4.2(2), 909:A.5.1.1.1.2, 909:A.8.1.3
Definition 120:3.3.20, 122:3.3.12, 484:3.3.17, 551:3.3.6, 805:3.3.3.1, 853:3.3.6.2, 853:A.3.3.6.2,
1051:3.3.44
Metal and nonmetal mines 122:4.2.1, 122:4.8.5, 122:5.1, 122:5.1.8, 122:5.1.10, 122:7.1.1,
122:7.1.2, 122:7.3.2, 122:8.1, 122:8.3.12, 122:10.10.3.1, 122:12.2.1.2, 122:A.5.1, 122:A.7.1.1,
122:Annex B
Metal mineral processing plants 122:5.1.1, 122:5.1.4, 122:13.6.1, 122:13.7, 122:13.10.1,
122:13.11.1, 122:13.12.6, 122:13.13.1, 122:13.16.1, 122:A.5.1.4, 122:A.13.7, 122:A.13.10.1,
122:A.13.11.1, 122:A.13.12.6, 122:A.13.13.1
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.2, 801:A.4.2.4, 801:Annex B, 805:4.2.2,
805:6.2.3.5, 805:A.4.2.2, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:Annex C, 805:E.1.2, 805:E.2
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:4.4.2, 853:8.1.1.4
Wildfire and wildland/urban interface 1051:9.5.1, 1143:4.3, 1143:A.4.5, 1144:4.1.1, 1144:A.4.1.1
Fire safe shutdown (nuclear reactor) 804:7.2, 804:7.3.1.1, 804:7.3.1.3, 804:7.3.1.7 to 7.3.1.9,
804:7.3.1.9, 804:7.3.1.11.1, 804:7.4.1, 804:7.4.3 to 7.4.6, 804:7.5.3.2, 804:8.11.2, 804:10.15.1,
804:A.7.2.2.2 to A.7.2.3.2, 804:A.7.3.1.3, 804:A.7.3.1.8(3), 804:A.7.5.3.2.1, 804:A.7.5.3.2.2,
804:A.8.11.2
Components 804:7.3.1.8, 804:7.3.1.14, 804:7.6.4, 804:A.7.3.1.8(3), 804:A.7.3.1.14
Definition 804:3.3.23, 804:A.3.3.23
Definition 804:3.3.22, 804:3.3.38
Manual actions 804:7.5, 804:A.7.5.2.2 to A.7.5.3.2.2
Fire safety 1:Chap. 10, 5000:4.1.3.1, 5000:4.4, 5000:15.7.3.5, 5000:A.4.1.3.1.1, 5000:A.4.1.3.1.2.2,

5000:A.4.4.1, 5000:A.4.4.4 see also Safety officers
Animal housing facilities 150
Campgrounds 1194:Chap. 6
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.1.2
Historic structures 914:4.3.2.1, 914:7.3.3, 914:7.3.3.2, 914:9.7, 914:9.8.9, 914:A.4.3.2.1,
914:A.7.3.3.1.3, 914:A.9.7, 914:Annex J
Lasers 115:Chap. 7, 115:8.3, 115:9.3, 115:10.3, 115:10.10.2, 115:11.1, 115:A.9.3.3,
Copyright NFPA
115:A.10.3.6, 115:A.11.1.5
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:Chap. 12
Manufactured housing 501:Chap. 5, 501A
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.2, 5000:A.5.2.2
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:Chap. 6
Recreational vehicles 1192:Chap. 6
Suburban and rural communities 1141:Chap. 10
Fire safety concept tree 550
Fire safety curtain assemblies 80:1.1.1, 80:Chap. 20, 80:A.1.1.1

Definition 80:3.3.63, 80:20.1.5.4
Fire safety curtains 80:Chap. 20

Definition 80:3.3.62, 80:20.1.5.3
Fire safety education

Employees 1201:6.4.7, 1201:6.4.8, 1201:A.6.4.7
Public 1141:10.3.4, 1201:4.3.1, 1201:4.3.5, 1201:Chap. 6, 1201:A.4.3.5
Fire safety educators, professional qualifications 1035
Fire safety evaluation systems 101A

Business occupancies 101A:Chap. 8
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:Chap. 5
Dwellings, surveys of 1452
Educational occupancies 101A:Chap. 9
Health care occupancies 101A:Chap. 4
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:Chap. 7
Fire safety function control devices

Fire safety functions 72:4.4.3.4, 72:6.3.3.1(5), 72:6.8.1.1, 72:6.8.2.4.1, 72:6.8.5.4.4, 72:6.16,

72:A.4.4.3.4.2, 72:A.6.8.1.1, 72:A.6.16.2.2 to A.6.16.8, 101:9.6.5, 5000:55.2.5
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.4.4, 101:21.3.4.4
Definition 72:3.3.72, 101:3.3.89, 5000:3.3.223
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.2.6, 101:19.3.4.4, 101:A.18.3.2.6
Fire safety managers 909:1.6.1, 909:5.1.1.2, 909:5.2.1, 909:5.5.1.1, 909:7.3.1.1.1, 909:7.9.3.1,

909:10.2.2, 909:10.2.3, 909:10.6.1, 909:10.7.1, 909:14.2.5.2, 909:14.3.1.1, 909:14.3.2,
909:14.3.3.1, 909:A.5.1.1.2, 909:A.5.2.1
Definition 909:3.3.31, 909:A.3.3.31, 914:3.3.33, 914:A.3.3.33
Historic structures 914:10.2.1 to 10.2.3, 914:10.5.1, 914:10.6.1, 914:10.8.1, 914:10.9.3.1,
914:14.4.2.2, 914:A.10.2.1, 914:A.10.12
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Libraries and museums, exhibit design and construction 909:16.9.1, 909:16.9.3, 909:16.9.4.5.1
Special events planning, role in 909:15.1
Fire safety symbols 170
Fire scenario
Definition 1:3.4.9, 1:A.3.4.9, 76:3.7.4, 76:A.3.7.4, 101:3.3.90, 101:A.3.3.90, 301:3.5.8,
301:A.3.5.8, 551:3.3.7, 551:A.3.3.7, 805:3.3.18, 909:3.3.72.2, 909:A.3.3.72.2, 914:3.3.78.2,
914:A.3.3.78.2, 5000:3.3.224, 5000:A.3.3.224
Design fire see Design fire scenarios
Limiting
Maximum expected
Fire scene
Appliance fires 921:24.2
Communications at 921:27.7.6
Definition 921:3.3.138, 921:27.1.5.2
Lighting systems 1901:23.14
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.7.2, 921:25.7.4
Preservation of 921:15.2.2, 921:16.3, 921:A.16.3
Reconstruction 921:17.3.2
Arson 921:22.2.1.6
Recording 921:11.3.5.5, 921:13.4.3, 921:14.2.7, 921:Chap. 15, 921:16.5.2, 921:17.2.2,
921:21.13.2.2, 921:21.13.4, 921:23.2.2, 921:23.6, 921:23.7.2.3, 921:25.7, 921:25.9, 921:27.2,
921:27.6.2, 921:28.3.5.11, 921:28.9, 921:A.13.1
Safety at 921:Chap. 12, 921:17.3.1.1, 921:17.3.2.2, 921:21.13.2.4, 921:21.13.2.4.1, 921:25.2,
921:26.9, 921:27.8, 921:28.3
Sanitary facilities 921:27.7.7
Search patterns 921:21.13.2.3
Security 921:14.2.7, 921:16.3, 921:26.5.2.1, 921:26.6, 921:A.16.3
Site alterations 921:17.3.1.7
Size and complexity of 921:14.2.4
Temporary lighting at 921:27.7.10
Wildland fire 921:26.5.2.1, 921:26.6
Fire science
Basic 921:Chap. 5, 921:B.2
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Experts 921:14.5.6
Fire service see also Fire departments

Fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 5, 170:B.4.1
Operations, organization and deployment for
Fire service instructors, professional qualifications 1041
Fire service mains, private 1:13.5.1, 1:13.5.4, 13:8.16.1.1.6, 13:8.16.1.5, 13:8.16.4.3, 13:10.6.3,
13:12.8.2, 13:A.8.16.1.1.6, 24, 5000:55.9
Definition 13:3.8.1, 13:A.3.8.1, 24:3.3.11, 24:A.3.3.11, 25:3.6.3, 25:A.3.6.3
Exposed piping 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.1, 25:7.3.1, 25:A.7.3.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 24:5.1.2, 24:10.7.1, 24:10.7.2, 24:10.10, 24:Chap. 14,
24:A.8.1.1, 24:A.8.6.1, 24:A.10.10.2.1 to A10.10.2.6, 24:Annex C, 25:Chap. 7
Underground piping 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.2, 25:7.3.1, 25:A.7.3.1
Fire service training facilities see Training facilities, fire service
Fire services see Emergency response organizations (agencies)
Fire shelters 1143:A.6.2.4.1, 1500:5.3.6, 1500:7.7.3, 1500:A.7.7.3

Fire shutters 80:5.1.3, 80:5.1.4, 80:Chap. 12, 80:K.5, 80:K.7, 921:22.3.5.2

Airport terminal buildings 415:4.1.5.3
Automatic 80A:5.1(3)
Tests 80:A.4.9
Fire situation 1145:1.3.2

Fire smoke release rate see also Smoke release rates

Fire spread 5000:8.1, 5000:A.8.1.2.1

Cultural property occupancies 909:7.3.3.3, 909:8.2(4), 909:11.3, 909:A.11.3, 909:A.12.1,
909:B.2.1, 909:B.3.1, 909:B.4.2
Electrical installations 70:300.21, 70:725.3(B), 70:760.3(A), 70:770.26, 70:800.26, 70:820.26,
70:830.26
Fire investigations 921:5.3.3, 921:5.5.2.6, 921:5.8, 921:5.9, 921:5.11, 921:6.2.11.1, 921:6.3.1.1,
Copyright NFPA
921:7.1, 921:7.2.3.7.2, 921:7.3.2, 921:7.3.3.2, 921:9.1.2, 921:10.7, 921:17.2.1, 921:17.2.3,
921:19.3.2, 921:19.4.1, 921:A.5.8, 921:A.5.9, 921:A.7.1
Wildland fires 921:26.3, 921:26.5.2.3
Hazard of contents 5000:6.3.1.1
Historic structures and sites 914:7.3.3.3, 914:11.3, 914:12.3, 914:A.11.3
Limiting 5000:4.4.7
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.2.2, 5000:5.2.2.6, 5000:A.5.2.2.2, 5000:A.5.2.2.6
Fire stations 1:13.3.2.3, 1201:4.7.5, 1201:4.8.1.1, 1201:4.8.2, 1201:4.8.3

Airport 403:Chap. 9, 403:C.1
Communications centers 1221:Chap. 4, 1221:Chap. 5, 1221:7.4.9, 1221:7.6.1, 1221:8.1,
1221:A.7.6.1(3)
Dispatch systems see Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD); Dispatch
Marine vessels 1405:5.5.3.3, 1405:7.16
Telephones see Telephones, Fire station
Fire stops see Firestops
Fire streams see Streams, fire
Fire suppression 1521:6.2, 1521:A.6.2.2 see also Fire fighting

Airport fire fighters, by 1003:6.3, 1003:A.6.3.1 to A.6.3.9, 1003:Annex B
Automatically suppress fire 550:4.5.1(2), 550:7.2.4 see also Fire suppression systems
Apply sufficient suppressant 550:7.2.4
Definition 13:3.3.9, 450:3.3.28, 502:3.3.23, 750:3.3.8, 750:8.3.1.2, 921:3.3.160, 1051:3.3.19,
1500:3.3.39, 1500:A.3.3.39, 1521:3.3.17, 1521:A.3.3.17, 1583:3.3.7, 1583:A.3.3.7, 1710:3.3.14,
1710:A.3.3.14, 1720:3.3.13, 1720:A.3.3.13
Fire department role in 1201:5.3, 1201:7.1 to 7.5
Fire investigations 921:6.3.2.5, 921:7.2.1, 921:10.3.3.5, 921:12.2.1, 921:16.3.5.1.2, 921:19.3.2(5),
921:19.4.1(7), 921:20.2.1.2, 921:23.2.1, 921:25.13, 921:26.3.8
Manually suppress fire
Apply sufficient suppressant
Extinguishing equipment 1:20.7.2.1.4, 1:33.4.1, 1:43.1.7.7.2(3), 1:43.1.7.8.2(2), 1:50.4.7,
Copyright NFPA
1:66.4.9, 1:70.2.4.8.4, 1:A.70.2.4.8.4.1 to A.70.2.4.8.4.3, 1:L.4.4, 101:9.7.4, 101:A.9.7.4.1
see also Extinguishers, portable fire
Fire suppression systems see also Extinguishing systems; Fixed fire suppression systems
Actuation of 72:6.3.3.1(4), 72:6.8.5.4.4, 72:6.12, 72:Table 9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:10.2.5, 72:Table 10.3.1,
72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.6.12.7
Emergency power supply systems 110:7.11.2, 110:A.7.11.2
Evaluation of 555:5.4
Failure of 555:5.2
Fixed see Fixed fire suppression systems
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.6, 851:6.7, 851:6.7.3, 851:6.8.1, 851:6.9.4, 851:7.3,
851:7.6.1, 851:7.6.2, 851:7.8, 851:A.5.6.1, 851:A.5.6.2
Construction sites 851:8.2.6, 851:8.4.4, 851:8.4.5, 851:8.4.9.2, 851:8.4.10 to 8.4.12,
851:8.6.3, 851:8.8
Emergency generators 851:7.11.2, 851:7.11.3
Hydraulic systems 851:7.2.4, 851:7.2.7, 851:7.2.8, 851:7.13, 851:A.7.2.4
Metal mineral processing plants 122:4.6.2, 122:4.7.2, 122:4.7.3, 122:13.2.4, 122:13.12.7,
122:13.16.3, 122:A.13.14.1
Mines
Coal 120:8.6.1.2, 120:8.6.2 to 8.6.5, 120:10.4.2, 120:10.4.3, 120:11.1.1, 120:11.1.2,
120:11.1.4, 120:11.1.5, 120:11.2, 120:A.8.6.2, 120:A.8.6.3, 120:A.10.4.2, 120:A.11.2.5.1,
120:A.11.2.5.5
Coal processing operations 120:6.3.2.2 to 6.3.2.5, 120:A.6.3.2.2.1, 120:A.6.3.2.3.1,
120:A.6.3.2.4.1, 120:A.6.3.2.4.4
Surface mining operations 120:5.3.2, 120:5.3.3, 120:5.3.4.7, 120:5.3.5, 120:5.3.6,
120:A.5.3.5.2.1 to A.5.3.5.4.2, 120:A.5.3.6.1.1
Underground mining operations 120:4.2.5.1, 120:4.2.7.2, 120:4.3.2.2.2.2, 120:4.3.3,
120:9.4.6, 120:A.4.3.3.1.1(3)
Metal and nonmetal 122:4.6.2, 122:4.7.2, 122:4.7.3, 122:5.1.4, 122:5.1.9(3), 122:5.1.9(7),
122:5.2.2, 122:6.4, 122:7.4, 122:10.9.3.1, 122:11.3, 122:12.2.2, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.7.4(4),
122:A.11.3.1, 122:A.12.2.2.1, 122:B.1.3.1, 122:B.1.4.2, 122:B.1.5.2, 122:B.2.3
Self-propelled and mobile equipment 120:4.3.3.6, 120:5.3.7.3, 120:11.2.1.2, 120:A.4.3.3.6.1,
120:A.4.3.3.6.2, 120:A.5.3.7.3.1 to A.5.3.7.3.6
Radioactive materials see Radioactive materials
Room flashover, limiting potential of 555:4.4, 555:4.5(1), 555:Chap. 5
Rural and suburban locations, buildings located in 1142:4.4, 1142:4.5, 1142:A.4.4
Signal initiation 72:6.8.5.6, 72:6.8.5.8, 72:6.8.5.10, 72:A.6.8.5.6
Smoke control systems and 92A:4.7, 92A:8.3.3(9), 92A:A.4.7
Subterranean spaces 520:6.1.2.1 to 6.1.2.3, 520:6.2 to 6.5
Fire tests 921:20.5, 921:A.20.5.2

Aircraft rescue vehicles, foam 412
Copyright NFPA
Building materials 251
Surface burning characteristics 255
Cleanrooms, measurement of flammability of materials in, using fire propagation apparatus 287
Compact storage systems 909:Annex H 909:Annex I
Construction, building 251
Fire door assemblies 252
Floor covering systems 253
Floor fire door assemblies installed horizontally in fire-resistance rated floor systems 288
Glass block assemblies 257
Interior finish, wall and ceiling
Fire growth contribution of 286
Textile materials 265
LP-Gas containers, passive protection materials for use on 290
Materials and products, heat and smoke release rates 271
Pipe insulation 274
Roof coverings 251:5.1.3, 256, 921:16.10.2.19
Smoke obscuration, test method 270
Textile wall and ceiling materials 265
Textiles and films
Field flame test 705
Flame propagation of 701
Toxic potency data for fire hazard modeling 269
Upholstered furniture 260, 261, 921:16.10.2.14, 921:16.10.2.15
Wall assemblies, exterior 268, 285
Wire and cable, flame travel and smoke of 262
Fire tetrahedron 921:5.1.2
Fire training facilities see Training facilities, fire service
Fire under control

Definition 901:3.3.43, 901:A.3.3.43
Fire walls 1:12.3, 1:12.7.5, 1:A.12.3.2, 1:A.12.7.5.6.3(1)(c), 221, 241:8.6.1.1, 241:8.6.2,

241:A.8.6.2.4, 5000:8.3, 5000:8.9, 5000:A.8.3.1.1 to A.8.3.3.10.4, 5000:A.8.9
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.2.1
Aircraft hangars 409:5.2.1, 409:A.5.2.1
Baled cotton storage facilities 1:L.2.3.2, 1:L.2.3.3
Combustible fibers, facilities handling 1:45.7.3
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:6.3.5, 654:6.3.6.1
Definition 90A:3.3.17, 96:3.3.26, 221:3.3.12.6, 221:A.3.3.12.6, 402:3.3.37, 409:3.3.6,
Copyright NFPA
654:3.3.26.2, 901:3.3.44, 1620:3.3.11, 5000:3.3.644.5, 5000:A.3.3.644.5
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.1, 5000:D.2.4.1, 5000:D.2.5.1
Fiberboard in 5000:45.6.11.4
High challenge fire walls 221:Chap. 4, 221:Chap. 5
Historic structures 914:8.2(4), 914:13.4.5.4, 914:14.8, 914:A.9.5.3.9
Marine terminals 307:4.3.1, 307:4.3.2, 307:4.3.3.3.1, 307:4.3.3.4, 307:4.3.3.6, 307:9.5.3.2.3,
307:A.4.3.2
Organic coatings manufacture 35:4.2.2, 35:4.2.3, 35:5.1.3, 35:5.1.5, 35:7.3.1, 35:8.1.2.1(1)
Penetrations 90A:5.3.1, 90A:A.5.3.1.1, 101:8.3.5, 101:A.8.3.5.1, 101:A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c), 221:4.4.2,
221:4.9, 221:5.8.5, 221:5.9, 221:5.11, 221:5.15, 221:A.4.4.2, 221:A.4.9.2.2.1(1),
221:A.4.9.7.2(1), 221:A.5.8.5, 221:A.5.9, 221:A.5.11, 5000:8.3.1.7, 5000:8.3.2.9, 5000:8.3.2.15,
5000:8.3.3.11, 5000:A.8.3.2.9
Definition 221:3.3.9, 221:A.3.3.9.1, 221:A.3.3.9.2
Through-penetration 221:4.9.1
Wiring 70:300.21
Piers and wharves 307:4.3.1, 307:4.3.2, 307:4.3.3.3.1, 307:4.3.3.4, 307:4.3.3.6, 307:A.4.3.2
Vehicle 921:25.6
Fire wardens 72:6.10.1.12, 72:6.10.1.13

Fire warning systems see Alarm systems
Fire warp
Definition 1405:3.3.34, 1405:A.3.3.34
Fire watch 1:A.1.7.15.2, 101:9.6.1.6, 101:A.9.6.1.6, 122:4.4.24 to 4.4.26

Baled cotton storage 1:L.4.6.5, 1:L.7.8
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.3.3.4.4
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:7.1.2.5(6), 120:7.1.2.7
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 1:16.5.4, 241:5.1.1, 241:5.1.3, 241:9.3.9,
241:A.5.1.1, 241:A.9.3.9
Definition 1:3.3.110, 101:3.3.91, 914:3.3.35
Fire protection systems, impaired 1:13.3.4.3.5.2(3)(b), 1:13.7.1.4.5, 1:A.13.3.4.3.5.2(3)(b),
1:A.13.7.1.4.5
Fireworks display 1123:6.4.4, 1123:6.4.5
Flame effects before an audience 160:5.5.1(3), 160:A.5.5.1(3)
Hot work operations 1:41.2.2.5, 1:41.2.2.6, 1:41.2.4, 1:41.3.4, 1:41.4.1, 1:A.41.2.2.6,
1:A.41.2.4.1 to A.41.2.4.7, 1:A.41.3.4.1 to A.41.3.4.3, 1:A.41.4.1, 51B:4.2.5, 51B:4.4, 51B:4.5,
51B:5.3.2(7), 51B:5.4, 51B:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.7, 51B:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.3
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Marine vessels 312:4.5.2, 1405:16.2, 1405:17.10.7
Pyrotechnics display 1126:8.1.6.1(3), 1126:8.7.7, 1126:A.8.1.6.1(3)
Storage facilities 1:34.5.4.3, 1:34.6.3.3(4)
Tents, membrane structures, grandstands, and folding/telescopic seating 1:25.1.8, 1:A.25.1.8
Fire window assemblies 101:8.3.3, 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:8.5.4.5, 101:19.3.6.2.7, 101:20.3.7.1(4),

101:20.3.7.7, 101:21.3.7.1(4), 101:A.8.3.3.2, 101:A.8.3.3.6, 5000:7.3.5.5(2), 5000:8.7.5,
5000:8.7.6.2, 5000:8.7.9, 5000:8.11.4.2(2), 5000:11.2.4.4.7, 5000:11.2.6.3, 5000:A.8.7.5.2,
5000:A.8.7.9
Definition 80:3.3.65, 101:3.3.19.2, 257:3.3.1.1, 257:A.3.3.1.1, 5000:3.3.36.2
Fire tests 257
Glazing in 5000:8.4.5.2, 5000:8.7.5.2.1, 5000:8.7.8, 5000:8.7.11, 5000:8.7.13, 5000:46.5.1(3)
Fire windows 1:12.4, 1:12.7.3, 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:12.9.4.5, 1:A.12.4.3, 1:A.12.7.3.2, 1:A.12.7.3.6,
80:4.9, 80:Chap. 17, 80:A.4.9, 80:Annex C, 80:D.10, 80:Annex I, 80:Annex K, 5000:8.7,
5000:A.8.7.3 to A.8.7.9
Classification 80:4.1.1, 80:D.8 to D.11
Fire tests 257
Maintenance 80:Chap. 5
Fire zones
Business occupancies 101A:8.2.1.1 to 8.2.1.3, 101A:8.3.2
Educational occupancies 101A:9.2.1.1 to 9.2.1.3
Health care occupancies 101A:4.2.1, 101A:4.3, 101A:4.3.2, 101A:4.7.2, 101A:4.7.6, 101A:4.7.8,
101A:4.7.9
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:C.2.1.2, 805:D.2, 805:D.3.1
Firearms 1124:5.5.1(5), 1124:6.11.5 see also Ammunition, small arms
Fireblock 1:12.7.5.6.3, 1:A.12.7.5.6.3(1)(c), 101:8.3.5.6.3(1), 101:A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c), 909:8.2(6),

909:A.8.2(6), 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(D), 5000:7.2.3.2.1, 5000:8.8.7.2(1), 5000:8.14.2, 5000:15.4.2.9.1(3),
5000:37.1.3.1(6), 5000:45.6.11.3, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(7)
Definition 909:3.3.23, 5000:3.3.228
Manufactured homes 501:5.6, 501:A.5.6.1
Firebreaks 1:17.3.7
Firecrackers 1123:D.3.1.3.1
Fired equipment
Fireground see Fire scene
Fireplace accessories 211:11.4, 211:14.4.2.7, 211:A.11.4
Copyright NFPA
Fireplace inserts 211:1.4, 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:14.4.2.7, 211:A.11.4, 211:A.14.4.2.7.3

Fireplace stoves 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:12.5.1.2, 211:14.4.2.7, 211:A.14.4.2.7.3

Combination, with room heater 211:12.5.1.2
Definition 211:3.3.78, 501:10.2.22
Manufactured housing 501:10.8.4, 501:10.8.7
Fireplace units, steel 211:11.2.4

Fireplaces 211, 5000:19.5.2.2.4, 5000:19.5.2.2.5

Carbon monoxide warning equipment for 720:1.1.2, 720:A.5.1.1
Commercial 1:10.11
Decorative appliances for 54:10.6, 54:Table 10.6.2.3, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:A.10.6.1
Definition 54:3.3.6.2, 54:K.1.9 to K.1.12
Definition 54:3.3.42, 211:3.3.75, 720:3.3.4
Dwellings, fire hazards form 1452:6.5.2.4
Factory-built 211:9.7.12, 211:11.1, 211:11.5.1.1, 501:10.8.7
Definition 54:K.1.13, 211:3.3.75.1, 501:10.2.21
Gas 54:7.7.2.2, 54:9.3.1.5, 54:10.6, 54:Table 10.6.2.3, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.11.13, 54:A.10.6.1
Direct vent
Vented 54:10.7, 54:A.10.7.1
Historic structures 914:11.6.3, 914:11.6.4, 914:14.6
Manufactured housing 225:8.2.2, 225:9.3, 225:A.9.3.5, 225:A.9.3.7, 501:10.8.4, 501:10.8.7
Masonry 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:6.1.3.5, 211:9.7.13, 211:11.2, 211:11.3, 211:11.5, 211:12.4.5,
211:A.11.2, 211:A.12.4.5.1(4), 5000:32.11, 5000:43.9
Definition 54:K.1.14, 211:3.3.75.2
Outdoor 1:5.3.3(4), 1:17.3.4.7.2, 1:17.3.4.8, 1:17.3.4.9
Screens 54:10.6.3
Sprinkler temperature ratings in area of 1:Table 13.3.1.8(c)
Vent connectors 54:12.11.13
Wildland/urban areas 1144:5.7, 1144:5.11.2, 1144:5.11.3, 1144:A.5.11.1
Fires see also Arson; Flash fires
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Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:Annex B
Aircraft see Aircraft fires
Atriums 92B:5.2, 92B:A.5.2.1 to A.5.2.5
Cause determination 921:Chap. 18, 921:Chap. 19
Appliances 921:18.2.3, 921:18.2.4, 921:18.3.4, 921:24.4
Arson 921:22.4.2, 921:A.22.4.2.1
Definition 921:3.3.22, 921:3.3.57
Wildland fires 921:26.7
Class A
Aerosol extinguishing systems, use of 2010:4.2.2(1), 2010:7.4.2.2, 2010:7.4.2.4,
2010:7.4.2.5.1, 2010:A.7.4.2.2
Definition 1:3.3.99.1, 11:3.3.8.1, 16:3.3.2.1, 18:3.3.1, 18A:3.3.3, 402:3.3.36.1, 408:3.3.8.1,
408:A.3.3.8.1, 1901:3.3.35, 1906:3.3.17, 2001:3.3.3, 2010:3.3.6.1
Extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class A
Foam, use of see Foam; Foam concentrates
Wetting agents, use of 18:5.3.4
Class B
Aerosol extinguishing systems, use of 2010:7.4.2.1, 2010:7.4.2.3, 2010:7.4.2.5.1,
2010:A.7.4.2.1
Definition 1:3.3.99.2, 11:3.3.8.2, 16:3.3.2.2, 18:3.3.2, 18A:3.3.4, 18A:A.3.3.4, 402:3.3.36.2,
408:3.3.8.2, 1901:3.3.37, 2001:3.3.4, 2010:3.3.6.2
Extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class B
Foam, use of see Foam
Water additives, use of 18A:4.2.3, 18A:Chap. 7, 18A:A.4.2.3.2, 18A:Annex D
Wetting agents, use of 18:4.2.3, 18:5.3.5, 18:A.5.3.5
Class C
Aerosol extinguishing systems, use of 2010:7.4.2.5
Definition 1:3.3.99.3, 18:3.3.3, 402:3.3.36.3, 408:3.3.8.3, 408:A.3.3.8.3, 2001:3.3.5,
2010:3.3.6.3
Extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class C
Wetting agents, use of 18:4.2.4, 18:A.4.2.4
Class D
Definition 1:3.3.99.4, 18:3.3.4, 402:3.3.36.4, 408:3.3.8.4
Extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class D
Wetting agents, use of 18:4.2.5
Class K
Extinguishers for see Extinguishers, portable fire, Class K
Compartment see Compartment fires
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Confined 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4
Continuous growth 204:4.2, 204:8.3, 204:9.2.5.4.3, 204:9.2.5.4.4.1, 204:A.4.2, 204:A.8.3.1 to
A.8.3.4, 204:A.9.2.5.4.3.1, 204:A.9.2.5.4.4.1, 204:D.9, 204:E.3, 204:Table F.1(a)
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.2.2, 909:10.2.4, 909:A.12.2.3.3, 909:Annex B, 909:D.1
Cutting and welding 51B:Annex B
Deep-seated
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems for 12:5.2.1.3, 12:5.2.3, 12:5.3.5.7.2, 12:5.4,
12:A.5.2.1.3, 12:A.5.2.3, 12:A.5.4.1, 12:A.5.4.2
Dry chemical systems 17:5.1.2(3), 17:6.1.5
Halon 1301 systems 12A:1.4.6, 12A:5.4.2.2, 12A:A.1.4.4, 12A:I.1, 12A:J.1
Definition 53:3.3.10, 550:3.4.11, 901:3.3.28, 921:3.3.55
Design
Design basis event 804:7.3.1, 804:A.7.3.1.2 to A.7.3.1.15
Development if 921:5.9.1, 921:5.9.2, 921:5.10, 921:6.3.1.1, 921:20.6.1.1, 921:25.1.3,
921:A.5.10.4.5, 921:A.5.10.6.2
Arson 921:22.2.4.2, 921:22.2.8
Building systems, effect of 921:7.1, 921:7.2, 921:A.7.1
Electronic equipment fires, extinguishers for 10:5.5.6, 10:A.5.5.6, 10:F.4.2
Exposure see Exposure fires
Flammable liquids see Flammable liquids fires
Flank of 1143:Fig. A.6.3.1.2(b)
Forest see Wildland fires
Fuel limited
Gas, flammable see Flammable gas fires
Grass see Grass fires
Grease see Grease (cooking media) fires
Ground
Growth time 92B:5.2.4.2.1, 92B:5.2.4.2.2, 92B:5.3.2
Head of
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.2.1, 85:8.5.5, 85:A.8.5.5
Incipient-stage
Definition 484:3.3.20, 484:A.3.3.20, 600:3.3.13, 600:A.3.3.13
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Fire fighting see Fire fighting
Investigation of see Fire investigations
Laboratories 99:C.11.1
Large-volume spaces 92B:5.2, 92B:A.5.2.1 to A.5.2.5
Live
Definition 1403:3.3.7, 1404:3.3.16
Malls 92B:5.2, 92B:A.5.2.1 to A.5.2.5
Open 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:5.3.3(4), 1:10.11
Tires, outside storage of 1:33.1.6.2
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.7, 1:A.17.3.4.7.1
Origin determination 921:5.3.3, 921:Chap. 17, 921:24.3, 921:25.1.2
Patterns see Fire patterns
Prescribed
Public reporting systems see Alarm reporting systems, public
Recreational
Reportable
Running fuel fires 1003:6.3.4, 1003:A.6.3.4
Seal see Seal fires
Spot
Spray application 33:8.4.5, 33:A.4.1, 33:A.8.4.5, 33:A.9.1, 33:A.9.7, 33:A.10.1, 33:D.1.1,
33:D.1.2, 33:D.1.3.2, 33:Annex D
Spread of see Fire spread
Sprinkler controlled
Steady (limited-growth) fires 92B:5.2.2(1), 92B:5.2.3, 92B:5.2.4.3, 92B:5.3.1, 92B:B.3, 204:4.2,
204:8.2, 204:A.4.2, 204:A.8.2.2, 204:A.8.2.6, 204:D.6, 204:E.3
Definition 92B:3.3.7.3, 204:3.3.13
Surface
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems for 12:5.2.1.1, 12:5.2.3, 12:5.3, 12:A.5.2.1.1,
12:A.5.2.3, 12:Annex E
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.4.2.2, 11:A.5.1, 11:A.5.3.3
Halon 1301 systems 12A:5.4.2.1, 12A:A.1.4.4, 12A:Annex J
T-squared fires 92B:5.2.4.1(2), 92B:5.2.4.2, 92B:5.3.2, 92B:B.3, 92B:Annex C, 204:8.3.1,
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204:8.3.2, 204:9.2.5.4.3, 204:9.2.5.4.4.1, 204:A.8.3.1, 204:A.8.3.2, 204:A.9.2.5.4.3.1,
204:A.9.2.5.4.4.1, 204:F.1, 204:Table F.1(b)
Three-dimensional 18A:7.4, 18A:A.7.4.3, 18A:Annex D, 1003:6.3.4, 1003:A.6.3.4
Unsteady 92B:5.2.2(2), 92B:5.2.4, 92B:6.1.2.2, 92B:A.6.1.2.2
Ventilation-controlled see Ventilation-controlled fires
Wildland see Wildland fires
Firesetting
Definition 1035:3.3.11, 1035:A.3.3.11
Firestops 1:12.7.5.1, 1:12.7.5.6.2, 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e),

70:300.21, 101:8.3.5.1, 101:8.3.5.3, 101:8.3.5.5.1, 101:8.3.5.6.1, 101:8.3.5.6.2, 101:8.6.10.5,
101:19.1.6.10, 101:A.8.3.5.1, 909:8.2(6), 909:A.8.2(6), 921:7.3.2.2.2, 5000:8.8.2, 5000:8.8.6.1,
5000:8.8.7.1, 5000:40.9, 5000:A.8.8.2.2.1(1)
Air conditioning and ventilating systems 90A:4.3.10.2.1, 90A:5.2.1.2
Chimneys 211:7.1.6, 211:A.7.3.1.3, 211:A.14.6
Definition 76:3.3.5, 221:3.3.6, 909:3.3.32, 914:3.3.34, 5000:3.3.230
Fire walls, in 221:4.9.2, 221:4.9.4, 221:4.9.7.1, 221:A.4.9.2.2.1(1)
Fireplaces 211:11.2.5.2, 211:A.14.6
Historic structures and sites 914:8.2(6), 914:A.8.2(6)
Pier substructures 307:4.3.1, 307:4.3.2, 307:4.3.3.3.2, 307:4.3.3.5, 307:4.3.3.6, 307:A.4.3.2,
307:A.4.3.3.1.3.1(B)(5), 307:A.4.3.3.5
Plenums 5000:7.2.3.2.16, 5000:D.2.3.2.16
Telecommunications facilities 76:8.3.3.1.1, 76:8.3.3.1.2, 76:8.3.3.2.2
Through-penetration 805:5.11.4
Definition 805:3.3.40, 805:A.3.3.40, 820:3.3.69, 820:A.3.3.69
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:4.1.4(M), 90B:4.3.1.4, 90B:5.2
Fireworks 1:Chap. 65, 921:26.7.2.10, 1124 see also Explosive materials/explosives; Pyrotechnics
9.3.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 14.6.2, 901:A.8.5.2
Consumer 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:25.1.5.5, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:65.11,
1:A.65.11.1 to A.65.11.5.1.1, 1123:1.1.2(3), 1123:D.1.4, 1123:D.3.1, 1123:D.3.5 to D.3.8,
1123:D.5.5, 1124, 1126:1.3.8, 5000:6.3.2.4.4(3), 5000:34.1.1.2(14), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1,
5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h)
Definition 1:3.3.111.1, 1:A.3.3.111.1, 1123:3.3.14.1, 1123:A.3.3.14.1, 1123:D.2.7.1,
1126:D.1.11, 5000:3.3.231.1, 5000:A.3.3.231.1
Distribution facilities 1124:6.11.1, 1124:6.11.2
Manufacturing facilities 1:65.5, 1124:Chap. 4, 1124:Chap. 6
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Definition 1124:3.3.29.3, 1124:A.3.3.29.3
Retail sales facilities 1:65.11, 1:A.65.11.1 to A.65.11.12.6, 1124:Chap. 7
Definitions 1:3.3.13.2, 1:3.3.63, 1:3.3.64, 1:A.3.3.64, 1124:3.3.3.1, 1124:3.3.19,
1124:3.3.29.1, 1124:A.3.3.19
Separation distances 1124:4.6.2.6, 1124:4.6.3(6), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:4.6.3.2, 1124:4.6.6,
1124:4.6.9.1, 1124:6.7, 1124:6.13.5.1, 1124:6.14.6, 1124:7.3.12, 1124:A.6.7.1
Storage 1124:4.6.3(6), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:4.6.3.2, 1124:Table 4.6.4.1, 1124:4.6.6,
1124:4.6.8.3, 1124:Chap. 6
Definition 1124:3.3.9.1, 1124:3.3.9.2, 1124:A.3.3.9.1, 1124:A.3.3.9.2
Transportation of fireworks 1123:D.1.3, 1123:D.5, 1124:Chap. 8, 1124:Annex C
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.4
Consumer fireworks
Definition 101:3.3.40, 101:A.3.3.40
Crop maze, separation from 1:10.15.11.13
Definition 1:3.3.111, 1:A.3.3.111, 1123:3.3.14, 1123:A.3.3.14, 1123:D.2.7, 1124:3.3.30,
1124:A.3.3.30, 1124:C.2.7, 1126:D.1.20, 5000:3.3.231, 5000:A.3.3.231
Display 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:10.15.11.13.2, 1:65.2, 1:65.11.2.4, 1123
Cultural property occupancies 909:15.6
Definition 1:3.3.111.2, 1:A.3.3.111.2, 1123:3.3.14.2, 1123:A.3.3.14.2, 1123:D.2.7.2,
1124:3.3.30.2, 1124:A.3.3.30.2, 1124:C.2.7.2, 1126:D.1.17, 5000:3.3.231.2, 5000:A.3.3.231.2
Historic structures and sites 914:15.6
Manufacturing facilities 1:65.5, 1124:Chap. 4
Definition 1124:3.3.29.3, 1124:A.3.3.29.3
Retail sales of 1124:7.2.4
Separation distances 1124:4.6.2.2, 1124:4.6.2.3, 1124:4.6.3.3, 1124:4.6.3.4, 1124:4.6.4
Storage 1123:4.2, 1123:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.4.3, 1123:E.3.1, 1124:Chap. 5
Transportation of fireworks 1123:4.2.1, 1123:A.4.2.1, 1123:D.5, 1124:Chap. 8, 1124:Annex C
Electrical firing units see Electrical firing units
Novelties see Novelties
Packaging 1124:4.1.3, 1124:6.11.1, 1124:6.11.2, 1124:6.11.4, 1124:A.6.11.4, 1124:C.5.5
DOT-approved packaging 1124:6.5.1.1, 1124:6.11.4(1), 1124:C.1.3, 1124:C.5.3
Definition 1124:3.3.25, 1124:A.3.3.25
Packaged fireworks merchandise 1:65.11.3.15.3.3, 1:65.11.3.15.3.4, 1:65.11.3.15.3.7, 1:65.11.
3.15.4.3, 1:65.11.3.15.5.2, 1:65.11.3.15.6, 1:65.11.5.1.2, 1:A.65.11.3.15.3.3,
1:A.65.11.3.15.6, 1124:7.3.15.3.3, 1124:7.3.15.3.5, 1124:7.3.15.3.7, 1124:7.3.15.4.2(2),
1124:7.3.15.4.3, 1124:7.3.15.5.2, 1124:7.3.15.6, 1124:7.5.1.2, 1124:7.6.4.6(2),
1124:A.7.3.15.3.3, 1124:A.7.3.15.6, 1124:A.7.5.1.2(3)
Definition 1:3.3.174, 1:A.3.3.174, 1124:3.3.50, 1124:A.3.3.50
Transportation of fireworks 1124:Chap. 8, 1124:Annex C
Fireworks assistants 1123:7.6.3, 1123:8.2.9.2.1, 1123:9.1.2.1, 1123:9.3.7(1), 1123:9.4.3(1),

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1123:9.5.2, 1123:10.2, 1123:A.9.5.2
Definition 1123:3.3.2, 1123:A.3.3.2
Fireworks display site 1123:4.2.2 to 4.2.4, 1123:Chap. 5, 1123:7.2, 1123:8.1.2, 1123:A.4.2.2.4,

1123:A.4.2.2.5, 1123:A.4.2.4.3, 1123:A.7.2.1, 1123:A.8.1.2, 1123:E.5
Fireworks plants 1124:Chap. 4, 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:Chap. 6, 5000:6.4.2.25
Firing (pyrotechnics) 1126:8.2, 1126:8.3, 1126:8.7.1, 1126:A.8.2.1, 1126:A.8.3, 1126:B.1(4)(c)

First aid kit, basic 1006:8.1.6, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.2.9, 1006:16.1.10

Definition 1006:3.3.10, 1006:A.3.3.10
First break
Definition 804:3.3.24, 804:A.3.3.24
First fire (pyrotechnic device)

Definition 1124:D.1.20, 1126:D.1.21
First indication of smoke 92B:6.1.2, 92B:A.6.1.2.1, 92B:A.6.1.2.2

Definition 92B:3.3.8, 92B:A.3.3.8
First responders
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles for 1994
Emergency first responder
Emergency medical care 450:5.2.2.3(B), 450:5.5.2.4, 1710:4.3.2, 1710:4.4.2, 1710:5.3.2.1.1,
1710:5.3.3.1(1), 1710:5.3.3.3.2.1, 1710:5.3.3.4.2, 1710:5.3.4.2.1, 1710:A.4.4.2 see also
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
Definition 450:3.3.29, 1710:3.3.15, 1710:A.3.3.15, 1720:3.3.14, 1720:A.3.3.14
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.8.4.1, 1720:4.8.5.1(1), 1720:4.8.6.2, 1720:A.4.8.5
Fish toxicity, of foams 1150:4.2.1.2, 1150:5.1.2
Fissile materials 801:6.1.4, 801:6.1.6, 801:A.6.1.4, 801:C.6.1, 801:C.9.1 see also Radioactive
materials
Definition 472:3.3.26, 472:A.3.3.26
Fissionable materials 801:7.1.8, 801:A.7.1.8

Definition 801:3.3.15, 801:A.3.3.15
Fitness programs for fire fighters, health-related see Health-related fitness programs for fire
fighters
Fittings
Air release see Air release fittings
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.2.3, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(18), 2001:5.2.2,
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2001:A.4.2.3.1
Marine systems 2001:8.4.6, 2001:8.4.7, 2001:A.8.4.6, 2001:A.8.4.7
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.5, 17:5.9.1, 17:9.9.4, 17:A.5.9.1
Electrical systems 70:300.4(G), 70:314, 70:326.40, 70:352.44, 70E:420.1(A)(1), 70E:420.8(E),
70E:430.11(D)(8), 70E:440.3(B)(1), 70E:440.3(D), 70E:440.4(B), 501:11.8.13
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.21
Ethylene oxide piping systems 560:6.2, 560:A.6.2.2
External fittings (protective ensembles)
Definition 1994:3.3.30, 1994:A.3.3.29
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.2.3, 20:5.13 to 5.15, 20:6.3, 20:7.3.5, 20:8.4, 20:A.5.13.1 to A.5.15.6,
20:A.6.3.1, 20:A.7.3.5.3, 20:A.8.4.2 to A.8.4.5, 20:B.1.13
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 30:18.3.6, 30:27.4.1, 30:29.3.11
Fluid heated systems 86:6.7.2.1, 86:A.6.7.2.1
Foam extinguishing systems 11:4.7.3, 11:4.7.4, 11:6.11.1, 11:6.11.2, 11:A.4.7.3.5, 11:A.4.7.4.3
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.8, 16:A.5.8.2, 16:A.5.8.3
Fuel gas 54:5.6.1.2, 54:5.6.4 to 5.6.9, 54:5.9.8, 54:7.1.3, 54:7.3.2, 54:7.3.5.2, 54:7.5,
54:9.5.1(2), 54:9.6.1(1), 54:A.5.6.4.2, 54:A.5.6.8.1, 54:A.7.1.3, 86:6.2.5.2
Liquid fuel engines 37:6.8, 37:A.6.8.1 to 37:A.6.8.3
LP-Gas systems see LP-Gas systems, Fittings
Oil equipment 86:6.3.5.2
Rubber-gasketed 414:4.14.5.2
Definition 414:3.3.55, 414:A.3.3.55
Sprinkler system installation 13:6.4, 13:6.5, 13:7.7.1.1.2 to 7.7.1.1.4, 13:8.3.1.4, 13:10.3,
13:10.8.1.2, 13:22.4.3, 13:A.6.4.3 to A.6.4.5, 13:A.6.4.4, 13:A.6.5.1.2 to A.6.5.4.5, 13D:5.2.5,
13D:5.2.9, 13D:7.5.8, 13D:Tables 8.4.4(c) to (f), 13D:A.5.2.9.2, 13R:5.2.5 to 5.2.7, 13R:5.2.10,
13R:5.2.11, 13R:A.5.2.10.2
Grooved 13:10.3.2, 13:10.8.1.2
Marine systems 13:25.2.4, 13:A.25.2.4.1
Underground piping 13:10.2, 13:10.3, 13:10.6.5, 13:10.7.1, 13:10.7.3 to 10.7.5, 13:10.7.11,
13:A.10.2.4, 13:A.10.2.5
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.3, 14:4.4.1, 14:4.4.2, 14:4.8.2, 14:A.4.4.1.2, 14:A.4.4.2.2 to
A.4.4.2.4.2
Water mist systems 750:5.4, 750:7.4, 750:9.3.6, 750:A.5.4.1, 750:A.5.4.2.2, 750:A.8.2
Water spray systems 15:5.4, 15:5.5, 15:5.10, 15:6.3.3, 15:8.2.1.3(15), 15:8.5.2, 15:A.5.4.10,
15:A.5.5.1.2 to A.5.5.4.1, 15:A.5.10.1.1, 15:A.6.3.3.6
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.5, 17A:A.4.5.1
Fixed base operator (FBO) 403:7.1.2(1)

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Fixed electric heating equipment
Deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426, 301:9.7
Pipelines and vessels, for 70:427
Space 70:424
Busways, in 70B:9.2.7, 70B:24.4.7, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.2.1.2, 70B:J.4.3
High-voltage space heaters, systems over 600 volts 70E:450.1(G)(3)
Fixed fire suppression systems see also Extinguishing systems; specific types of systems such
as Foam extinguishing systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:Chap. 7, 423:8.1.3
Coal processing operations 120:6.3.2.2, 120:6.4.4, 120:A.6.3.2.2.1
Definition 120:3.3.21, 122:3.3.14
Marine vessels 1005:6.3.5, 1005:A.6.3.5
Fire fighting1925:6.14.3.3, 1925:Chap. 7, 1925:9.5, 1925:19.3.21, 1925:A.9.5.1
Metal mineral processing plants, surface 122:13.14.1(3), 122:13.14.2
Mines
Coal 120:7.6.5.2, 120:A.7.6.5.2.7, 120:A.7.6.5.2.10
Surface mining operations 120:5.3.7.3, 120:A.5.3.7.3.1 to A.5.3.7.3.6
Underground mining equipment 120:4.3.3.1.1, 120:A.4.3.3.1.1(3), 120:A.4.3.3.1.1(4)
Metal and nonmetal 122:5.1.4, 122:5.1.6, 122:5.1.9(3), 122:5.1.11, 122:7.4, 122:11.3,
122:12.2.2, 122:A.5.1.4, 122:A.7.4(4), 122:A.12.2.2.1, 122:B.1.5.2, 122:B.2.3
Surface mining equipment, self-propelled and mobile 122:12.2.2, 122:A.12.2.2.1, 122:B.1.5.2,
122:B.2.3
Mobile and self-propelled equipment 122:B.1.4.2, 122:B.2.3
Fixed foam systems 11:4.8(1), 11:F.3.4, 11:F.4

Discharge outlets 11:5.7.2, 11:5.7.3.2, 11:5.7.3.3, 11:5.7.3.5, 11:11.2.2, 11:A.5.7.3.3
Definition 11:3.3.5.1, 11:3.3.7
Seal protection 11:5.3.4.1(1), 11:5.3.5, 11:A.5.3.5.2
Subsurface application, design criteria 11:5.2.6.2, 11:A.5.2.6.2
Surface application, design criteria 11:5.2.5, 11:A.5.2.5.1 to A.5.2.5.3.2
Foam maker
Definition 11:3.3.21.1, 11:A.3.3.21.1
Marine fire-fighting vessels1925:6.14.3.3, 1925:Chap. 7
Fixed guideway transit systems 13:21.21, 130
Fixed guideway transit vehicles 130:4.3.2, 130:Chap. 8, 130:Annex D, 130:Annex E

Definition 130:3.3.50.1, 130:3.3.50.2
Retrofit 130:8.1.2
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Fixed line system 1006:6.1.3, 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6, 1006:18.2.6, 1006:18.2.7, 1006:A.18.2.7,

1670:6.3.4(11), 1670:6.3.4(12), 1670:6.3.5(11), 1670:6.3.5(12), 1670:6.4.2(3)
Definition 1006:3.3.69, 1670:3.3.47
Fixed liquid level devices 52:16.10.2

Fixed liquid level gauges see Gauges, Fixed liquid level
Fixed monitor (cannon) 11:5.7.2

Definition 11:3.3.20.1, 11:A.3.3.20.1, 18A:3.3.13, 18A:A.3.3.13
Fixed objects
Fixed piers
Fixed production
Fixed roof tanks see Roof tanks
Fixed seating see Seating
Fixed temperature sensing elements 17A:A.7.3.3
Fixture wires see Wires, Fixture
Fixtures, lighting see Lighting fixtures
Fixtures, plumbing see Plumbing fixtures
Flagpoles, lightning protection for 780:5.2, 780:B.1.2
Flakes (solvent extraction plants) 36:8.4, 36:B.3, 36:B.6 to B.8

Flaking mills (solvent extraction plants)

Flame arresters 54:7.12.2(2), 69:7.2.4.2, 69:12.2.4, 69:15.4, 69:A.12.2.4, 69:A.15.4.1, 69:Annex F

Definition 36:3.3.12, 54:3.3.43, 69:3.3.16, 69:A.3.3.16, 86:3.3.18
Ethylene oxide, storage, handling, and use of 560:11.3(1), 560:A.10.1
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30:21.4.3.7, 30:21.4.3.9, 30:A.21.4.3.9
Solvent extraction plants 36:8.2.1, 36:8.2.5
Flame baffles 80:5.2.5.2, 80:11.4.3.2.2

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Flame breaks 1:65.11.3.15.3, 1:65.11.4.11, 1:65.11.5.5, 1:A.65.11.3.15.3, 1124:7.3.15.3,
1124:7.4.11, 1124:7.5.5, 1124:7.6.4.4, 1124:A.7.3.15.3
Definition 1:3.3.112, 1124:3.3.31
Flame burning velocity

Flame detectors 72:5.8, 72:A.5.8.1 to 5.8.5.4, 72:A.5.8.3.2.1 to A.5.8.3.2.6, 72:B.5.2

Boiler-furnaces 85:4.6.4.2, 85:4.6.4.3, 85:5.1.3, 85:5.3.7.3, 85:6.6.3.2.4, 85:6.6.5.2.6.2,
85:6.7.3.2.4, 85:6.7.4.1, 85:6.7.4.2, 85:6.7.5.2.6.2, 85:6.8.3.2.4, 85:7.4.3.4.2, 85:7.7.3.4,
85:8.4.3.2, 85:8.7.3.2.1, 85:8.7.4.2, 85:8.8.1.1, 85:A.4.6.4.2.4, 85:A.5.5.2.6.2(1),
85:A.5.5.2.6.3(1), 85:A.5.5.2.6.4(1), 85:A.7.10.2.3, 85:C.1.3, 85:C.2.3
Definition 72:3.3.43.8, 72:A.3.3.43.8
Self-checking 85:4.6.4.2.3, 85:8.7.4.2.1.5
Sensitivity 72:B.5.2.1, 72:B.5.2.3, 72:B.5.2.4
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.7.1, 1:43.1.7.8.1
Video image flame detection (VIFD) 72:5.8.5, 72:10.4.3, 72:A.5.8.5.3, 72:A.5.8.5.4
Definition 72:3.3.209, 72:A.3.3.209
Flame effects before an audience 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.4, 58:6.19.10, 160
Flame envelope
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.5.1.7, 85:A.8.4.3.5.1.7
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.4.3, 85:6.7.4.3, 85:6.8.4.3, 85:A.6.6.4.3, 85:A.6.7.4.3
Flame front
Transitional velocity 921:21.8.2.1.5
Flame front diverters 69:12.2.1, 69:15.4, 69:A.12.2.1, 69:A.15.4.1

Flame monitoring 85:4.6.4, 85:A.4.6.4.2.4

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.4, 85:7.7.4, 85:7.8.4, 85:7.10.2.2.8, 85:7.10.2.3.10,
85:A.7.4.3.4.1.4
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.6.4, 85:6.6.4, 85:6.7.4, 85:6.8.4, 85:A.6.6.4.3, 85:A.6.7.4.3,
85:A.6.8.4.1 to A.6.8.4.4.4
Flame propagation performance

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Membrane structures 101:11.9.1.6, 101:11.10.1.5
Tents 101:11.11.2
Flame propagation rate

Definition 53:3.3.11, 86:3.3.19, 86:A.3.3.19
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:5.1.1, 53:5.2.4.1(7), 53:A.5.1.1, 53:E.3.3, 53:F.2.3.1,
53:F.2.3.2
Textiles and films, fire tests of 701
Flame protection
Flame resistance
Definition70E:100.I, 99:3.3.50, 99:A.3.3.50, 99B:3.3.7, 99B:A.3.3.7, 1851:3.3.36, 1951:3.3.34,
1971:3.3.42, 1975:3.3.9, 1977:3.3.26, 2112:A.3.3.11, 2113:3.3.15, 2113:A.3.3.15
Face/neck shrouds 1977:7.5.2, 1977:8.3
Footwear
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.10.2, 1971:8.5.1
Wildland fire fighting 1977:7.4.9, 1977:8.14
Gloves
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.7.6, 1971:8.4.1
Helmets, proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.4.5, 1971:8.3
Inherent 1975:6.1.6, 1977:6.1.10, 1977:6.2.13, 1977:6.3.3, 1977:6.4.8, 1977:6.5.10, 1977:6.7.4
Definition 1851:3.3.50, 1971:3.3.61, 1975:3.3.12, 1977:3.3.43
Membrane structures 102:7.2.4, 5000:32.2.2.4
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:Table 4.3.10(a), 1982:Table 4.3.10(b), 1982:4.3.10.3,
1982:7.12, 1982:8.13, 1982:A.8.13.4.3
Protective clothing 70E:130.3(B), 70E:130.7(C), 70E:Annex H
Flash fire, protection of industrial personnel against 2112, 2113
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.1.3, 1971:7.4.5, 1971:7.4.10, 1971:7.4.17, 1971:7.5.2,
1971:7.5.5, 1971:7.7.6, 1971:7.10.2, 1971:7.14.3, 1971:7.16.2, 1971:8.2 to 8.5
Station/work uniforms 1975:1.1.3, 1975:1.2.1.2, 1975:4.1.3, 1975:5.1.5, 1975:6.1.5,
1975:6.1.6, 1975:7.5, 1975:8.1.3.2, 1975:8.1.4.2, 1975:8.6, 1975:A.7.5, 1975:B.5
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:6.1.1.7, 1951:6.1.2.7, 1951:6.1.3.5, 1951:6.1.4.8,
1951:6.2.1.8, 1951:6.2.2.7, 1951:6.2.3.5, 1951:6.2.4.8, 1951:7.1.1.7, 1951:7.1.2.1,
1951:7.1.2.2, 1951:7.1.3.7, 1951:7.1.4.12, 1951:7.1.5.1, 1951:7.2.1.7, 1951:7.2.2.1,
1951:7.2.2.2, 1951:7.2.3.7, 1951:7.2.4.12, 1951:7.2.5.1, 1951:7.3.2.7, 1951:7.3.3.1,
1951:7.3.3.2, 1951:7.3.4.7, 1951:7.3.5.12, 1951:8.4, 1951:8.18, 1951:8.24, 1951:8.32,
1951:A.7.1.1.7, 1951:A.8.32.4.1
Tents 102:8.3, 5000:32.3.3
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Textiles and films 701
Flame retardant see also Fire retardant

Exhibit booths, requirements for 101:12.7.5.3.4(4), 101:13.7.5.3.4(4)
Stages, requirements for 101:12.4.5.11, 101:13.4.5.11
Textile treatments 701:D.3, 701:D.4
Flame rods
Definition 86:3.3.20, 86:A.3.3.20
Flame speed 68:B.1.2.5, 68:B.7.1

Definition 68:3.3.11, 68:A.3.3.11, 69:3.3.18
Flame spread see also Fire spread

Definition 1:3.3.113, 101:3.3.95, 101:A.3.3.95, 301:3.3.31, 5000:3.3.233, 5000:10.3.2,
5000:A.10.3.2
Flame spread index

Building materials, surface burning characteristics of 255:4.3.11.3, 255:4.3.12.1, 255:5.3,
255:5.4(4)(a), 255:A.5.3.1, 255:Annex C, 255:D.2.9, 255:D.2.10, 255:D.4.2, 255:D.7.5 to
255:D.7.8, 255:D.7.11, 255:D.8
Definition 1:3.3.114, 59A:3.3.11, 90A:3.3.18, 90A:A.3.3.18, 101:3.3.129.1, 220:3.3.2,
220:A.3.3.2, 255:3.3.1, 255:A.3.3.1, 501:5.2.2, 805:3.3.19, 5000:3.3.332.1
Manufactured housing 501:5.3.1, 501:5.3.2, 501:5.7.2.1(2), 501:5.7.3, 501:A.5.3.2.4
Flame spread rating

Definition 52:3.3.17, 801:3.3.16, 801:A.3.3.16, 804:3.3.25, 805:3.3.31.2
Flameout 85:8.7.4.3
Definition 253:3.3.4, 253:A.3.3.4
Flameover 921:5.10.2.6, 921:5.10.5, 921:7.2.2.1

Flames
Clean burn produced by 921:6.2.11
Definition 72:3.3.76, 85:3.3.63, 901:3.3.47, 921:3.3.65
Diffusion
Height of 921:5.6.4.1 to 5.6.4.7, 921:A.5.6.4.6, 921:A.5.6.4.7
Partial loss of
Penetrations caused by 921:6.3.5
Premixed
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Stable see Stable flames
Supervised 86:8.9.2, 86:A.8.9.2
Temperature 921:5.6.4.1, 921:6.2.2.2
Travel distance
Wire and cable fires, test methods 262
Flaming, sustained 271:9.1(15), 271:A.9.1(15)

Definition 268:3.3.4, 271:3.3.8
Precision results 271:B.1.3
During testing 271:7.2.6.2, 271:A.7.2.6
Time to 271:1.3.3.3.1, 271:1.3.3.4.1, 271:1.3.3.8, 271:9.1(13)
Flaming dripping 130:8.4.1.1, 130:A.8.4.1.1

Flaming running 130:8.4.1.1, 130:A.8.4.1.1

Flammability hazards
Definition 45:B.2.2, 45:B.2.3
Materials, identification of hazards of 704:4.1.1(2), 704:4.1.3, 704:4.1.4, 704:4.2.3.4, 704:Chap. 6,
704:A.4.1.4, 704:A.4.2.3.4, 704:Annex C
Flammable
Definition 53:3.3.12, 99:3.3.51, 99:A.3.3.51, 99:C.11.2.3.2, 921:3.3.68, 1126:3.3.20,
1126:A.3.3.20
Flammable anesthetizing locations 99:Annex E

Definition 70:517.2, 99:E.1.3
Electrical installations 70:517 .IV, 99:E.2, 99:E.4, 99:E.6.6.2 to E.6.6.6
Flammable atmospheres see also Atmosphere furnaces; Special atmospheres

Definition 86:3.3.62.2, 1951:3.3.35, 1991:3.3.27, 1992:3.3.24
Flow control 86:12.1.7.3, 86:12.1.8.3 to 12.1.8.7, 86:A.12.1.7.3, 86:A.12.1.8.3
Safety purge systems 86:12.1.5.1(D), 86:12.1.5.1(F), 86:12.4.4.1, 86:12.5.4.1, 86:12.5.4.2,
86:A.12.4.4.1(14), 86:A.12.5.4.1(13), 86:A.12.5.4.2(8)
Vacuum furnaces used with 86:13.3, 86:A.13.3.1.6 to A.13.3.4
Flammable finish application see Spray rooms
Flammable gas 1:Tables 1.12.20(b) to (d), 1:53.8.3, 1:53.8.5, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(i), 1:Table 60.2.6.5,
1:60.3.2.2(3), 1:63.1.3.1(1)(a), 1:63.1.3.4.2, 1:63.2.3.1.3, 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table 63.2.9,
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1:63.2.10.2.2, 1:Table 63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.6, 55:1.1.2(8), 55:1.1.2(13), 55:1.1.2(14), 55:5.1.1(1)(a),
55:5.1.4.2, 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.1.3, 55:6.3.2.2, 55:Table 6.9, 55:6.10.2.2, 55:Table 7.1.6.2,
55:7.2.1.2, 55:7.3.1.10.2, 55:7.3.1.13, 55:7.6, 55:A.1.1.2(8), 101:8.7.3, 101:A.8.7.3.2,
5000:6.3.2.4.3(3), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1 see also Compressed gas; Flammable vapors; specific gases
Assembly occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(a), 101:12.7.5.5, 101:13.7.5.5, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a)
Bulk storage, hazardous material technician with specialty of 472:Annex F
Burning velocities for, in air 68:Annex D
Business occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(c), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c)
Classification 472:J.3.1
Chemical process areas 497
Compressed gas see Compressed gas
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 1:16.2.3, 1:A.16.2.3.1.2, 1:A.16.2.3.2.4,
241:5.5.3, 241:11.5.3, 241:A.11.3.1
Day-care occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e)
Definition 1:3.3.122.3, 45:3.3.21, 55:3.3.29.3, 99:3.3.52, 5000:3.3.270.2
Deflagration characteristics/fundamentals 68:Annex E
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(g), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Educational occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(d), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d)
Explosion prevention 69, 5000:Table 34.3.2.6
Grandstands 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Health care occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(f), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 99:20.3.1.5.2, 99:20.3.3.3,
99:20.3.4.1.5.1, 99:A.20.3.1.5.2.2(2), 99:Table C.2.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Tables
34.1.3.2(f)
Industrial truck use and 505:4.2.2, 505:4.2.3, 505:A.4.2.2
Laboratories, use in 45:Chap. 4, 45:6.6.1.2(1), 45:8.1.1, 45:8.7.4, 45:8.7.5, 45:10.5.5,
45:12.1.6.5, 45:A.8.7.4
Laser systems using 115:6.4.3.2.1(1), 115:6.4.3.2.2(1), 115:7.2, 115:Chap. 8, 115:A.7.2.4
Lightning protection for structures containing 780:Chap. 7
Liquefied see Liquefied gas
Membrane structures 1:25.1.4, 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Mixtures 69:B.6
Ovens and furnaces 86:12.1.5.1(D), 86:12.1.6(7), 86:12.1.6(8), 86:13.3.1.3, 86:13.3.2, 86:13.3.3
Pressurized analyzer rooms 496:1.3.4, 496:Chap. 9
Pressurized enclosures 496:1.3.3, 496:Chap. 8, 496:A.1.3.3
Properties 921:21.8, 921:A.21.8.1 to A.21.8.4
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Radioactive materials, at facilities handling 801:4.3(4), 801:7.1.2, 801:7.3.2, 801:A.7.3.2
Residential occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(h), 1452:6.8, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h)
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.4, 318:Table 7.1.3, 318:8.6, 318:10.6.2.1 to 10.6.2.3,
318:10.8, 318:10.9.1, 318:A.8.6.1, 318:A.8.6.2, 318:A.10.6.2.1, 318:A.10.8, 5000:Table
34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Static electricity and 77:5.1.9, 77:5.3.3.7, 77:6.10, 77:8.5.2.5, 77:8.15, 77:8.15.1, 77:B.1
Tents 1:25.1.4, 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Flammable gas detectors 850:7.4.2.4

Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:A.6.7.1
Portable 59A:12.8.4, 59A:A.12.8.4
Water spray systems 15:6.5.2.7, 15:6.5.3.1.1, 15:7.1.10.2(3), 15:10.4.2.2, 15:A.5.7.2.2,
15:A.6.5.2.7
Flammable gas fires

Extinguishing methods
Dry chemical systems 17:5.1.1(2), 17:5.5, 17:7.1.1, 17:A.5.1.1, 17:A.5.1.1(2), 17:A.7.1
Halon 1301 systems 12A:A.5.4.1
Pressurized gas 10:5.5.1.1, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:C.2.8
Flammable hydrocarbon mixture

Flammable limits 77:8.2.2, 77:A.8.2.2, 77:B.1, 921:5.2.3.2

Chemicals 921:16.10.2.22
Definition 53:3.3.13, 68:3.3.12, 69:3.3.19, 69:A.3.3.19, 77:H.2.33, 921:3.3.69
Lower see Lower flammable limit
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:E.3.3, 53:E.4.2.3 to E.4.2.5, 53:F.2.4, 53:F.2.5, 53:F.4.2.2
Upper see Upper flammable limit
Flammable liquids 1:Table 60.1.3.1, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:60.1.3.3.3,

1:60.3.2.5.1.1, 1:Table 60.3.2.6, 1:Chap. 66, 30, 101:8.7.3, 101:A.8.7.3.2, 5000:6.3.2.4.3(1),
5000:6.3.2.4.3(3), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(2), 5000:34.1.1.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.1 see also Hazardous
materials; Static electricity, Flammable and combustible liquids; specific occupancies
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.5, 30B:4.3.1.1, 30B:4.5, 30B:5.2.3, 30B:5.3.5,
30B:5.5.2, 30B:5.13.3.2, 30B:6.3.5.7, 30B:6.3.6.7.1, 30B:6.3.7, 30B:7.2.6, 30B:7.3.3,
30B:7.3.4, 30B:7.4.8, 30B:8.7, 30B:A.5.3.5.1, 30B:A.5.5.2, 30B:A.8.7
Classification 30:3.3.30.1, 30:3.3.30.2, 30:Chap. 4, 30A:1.7.2, 30A:3.3.9.4, 30A:A.1.7,
30A:A.1.7.2, 472:J.4
For incident reporting and fire protection data 901:7.14.2, 901:Table 8.6.2.2, 901:Table 8.7.2.2,
901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:A.8.6.2.2, 901:A.8.7.2
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Coal mines
Dispensing 120:7.1.2.5(9), 120:7.5.4, 120:8.4.3
Releases, leaks, or spills 120:4.2.4.1, 120:4.2.4.3, 120:7.3.2, 120:8.4.6, 120:A.7.3.2
Storage and use 120:4.2.8, 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:5.2.1.3, 120:5.2.4, 120:7.4, 120:7.5, 120:8.4,
120:11.1.6, 120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.4.5, 120:A.7.5.1.1
Coal processing plants 120:6.2.4
Coating processes using 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:43.9, 1:A.43.9.1, 1:A.43.9.2, 34
D.1
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 1:16.2.3, 1:A.16.2.3.1.2, 1:A.16.2.3.2.4, 241:5.5,
241:10.2.1, 241:10.2.2, 241:11.5.5, 241:11.5.5.7, 241:A.5.5.1.2, 241:A.5.5.2.4, 241:A.9.2.5
Containers see Containers
Cultural property occupancies, in 909:11.4.6, 909:11.4.7, 909:13.2.6, 909:13.3.2.2.1, 909:13.4.3,
909:13.4.8.2.1, 909:A.13.3.2.2.1
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.6.3, 909:16.4.6.3.2, 909:16.10.3, 909:16.10.8.2,
909:A.16.4.6.3.1, 909:A.16.4.6.3.5(5)
Places of worship 909:17.3.2.2, 909:17.3.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.148.2, 11:3.3.9, 15:3.3.10, 18:3.3.6, 18A:3.3.14, 30A:3.3.9.3, 30A:3.3.9.4,
30A:A.3.3.9.3, 30B:3.3.18.2, 30B:A.3.3.18.2, 32:3.3.9, 32:A.3.3.9, 33:3.3.7.2, 34:3.3.7.2,
35:3.4.3.2, 36:3.3.13, 45:3.3.22, 45:B.1.1, 99:3.3.53, 99:C.11.2.1, 115:3.3.19.2, 120:3.3.22,
120:A.3.3.22, 122:3.3.20.2, 306:3.3.10.3, 306:A.3.3.10.3, 318:3.3.17.2, 326:3.3.9, 329:3.3.5,
410:3.3.21.2, 497:3.3.6, 600:3.3.10, 600:A.3.3.10, 801:3.3.22.2, 804:3.3.26, 805:3.3.22.2,
820:3.3.43.2, 820:A.3.3.43.2, 850:3.3.15.2, 851:3.3.12.2, 853:3.3.10, 901:3.3.48, 921:3.3.70,
5000:3.3.360.2, 5000:A.3.3.360.2
Deflagration characteristics of mists of 68:B.2.6
Dipping and coating process facilities using 1:43.9, 1:A.43.9.1, 1:A.43.9.2, 5000:6.4.2.19
Dispensing 1:66.4.4.2.7, 1:66.4.4.5, 1:66.4.5.2.10, 30:9.14.1, 30:9.18, 30:10.1.2, 30:10.8.2,
30:10.18, 30:12.14, 30:12.18, 30:13.18, 30:14.4.6, 30:18.5, 30:25.9.3, 30A:4.2.3, 30A:4.3.2.7,
30A:4.3.9.1, 30A:4.3.9.2, 30A:Chap. 6, 30A:Chap. 9, 30A:12.5.2
Farms and remote sites, at 30A:13.2.2.6, 30A:13.2.3.9(4), 30A:13.2.3.10(4)
Marine fueling 30A:11.4, 30A:11.5.5, 30A:11.8.2, 30A:11.10.1(1), 30A:11.10.5(3),
30A:11.10.6, 30A:A.11.8.2
Electrical equipment in area of see Electrical equipment, Flammable and combustible liquids storage
and handling areas
Explosion control 5000:Table 34.3.2.6
Fires see Flammable liquids fires
Fixed guideway transit systems, intrusion into 130:6.6
Flash point 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.3.1 to 5.7.3.3, 921:16.10.2.6 to 16.10.2.10, 921:25.3.1
Grandstands 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Handling, transfer, and use 30
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 70E:440.1, 497
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Hazardous liquid spills, handling of see Hazardous materials incidents
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.1.5.2, 99:A.20.3.1.5.2.2(2)
Incidental use or storage 30:Chap. 18
Definition 1:3.3.142, 30:3.3.28
Industrial truck use and 505:4.2.3, 505:7.6.3, 505:8.1.1, 505:8.2.1, 505:8.2.4, 505:A.8.1.1.2,
505:A.8.2.1
Inventory control 329:5.1.2(4), 329:6.2.5(6), 329:7.2.1(9), 329:7.2.2(7), 329:7.2.4, 329:7.3.2.2,
329:A.7.2.4.2, 329:Annex E
Laboratories, use in 45:Chap. 4, 45:6.6.1.2(1), 45:9.2.2.4, 45:9.2.2.5, 45:Chap. 10, 45:12.1.2,
45:12.1.6.6, 45:12.2.4, 45:D.3 to 45:D.5
Laser systems using 115:7.2, 115:7.5.2, 115:Chap. 10, 115:A.7.2.4
Less flammable
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:6.3, 59A:10.1.2
Membrane structures 1:25.1.4, 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Metal mineral processing plants, surface 122:13.8
Mines
Coal 120:4.2.8, 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:5.2.1.3, 120:5.2.4, 120:7.4, 120:7.5, 120:8.4, 120:11.1.6,
120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.4.5, 120:A.7.5.1.1
Underground see subentry : Underground
Nuclear reactors 804:5.3.4, 804:8.3.8, 804:8.5.3(1), 804:8.5.4, 804:11.4.11, 804:A.5.3.4.6(1),
805:5.3.3.4.2(6), 805:5.3.10, 805:A.5.3.3.4.2(5)
Organic coatings operations 35:3.3, 35:3.4.3.1, 35:4.1.3, 35:4.2.4, 35:5.1.7(1), 35:5.2, 35:5.6.2,
35:5.6.3, 35:6.1, 35:6.2, 35:7.1 to 7.4, 35:8.1.2.4, 35:9.5.1.2, 35:9.5.3, 35:10.2, 35:A.3.4.1.2,
35:A.5.6.3, 35:A.6.1.1, 35:A.7.2.4(1), 35:A.9.5.3
Parking structures 88A:5.1.2, 88A:5.4, 5000:30.8.3.2.1(2)
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(c), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:66.1.5
Processing operations 30:Chap. 6, 30:Chap. 17, 30:Chap. 18
Radioactive materials, at facilities handling 801:4.3(4), 801:5.10.2(1), 801:5.10.3, 801:7.1.1,
801:7.3.2, 801:A.7.3.2, 804:5.3.4, 804:8.3.8, 804:8.5.3(1), 804:8.5.4, 804:11.4.11,
804:A.5.3.4.6(1), 805:5.3.3.4.2(6), 805:5.3.10, 805:A.5.3.3.4.2(5)
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:Table 7.1.3, 318:7.2, 318:7.4.4, 318:7.4.5, 318:7.5,
318:10.4.3, 318:A.7.2, 318:A.10.4.3, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Solvents see Solvents
Static electricity and see Static electricity
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Storage 1:34.4.4, 1:43.1.6, 1:43.1.8.7.6, 1:60.1.3.3, 1:Chap. 66, 1:A.43.1.6.1 to A.43.1.6.5.2, 30,
34:Chap. 8, 122:1.1.2, 122:1.2(1), 122:4.8, 122:5.1.1, 5000:6.4.2.26, 5000:30.8.3.2.1(2) see
also Inside liquid storage areas; Liquid storage rooms; subentry : Incidental use or storage
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:5.2.3, 30B:6.3.5.7, 30B:6.3.6.7.1, 30B:6.3.7,
30B:7.2.6, 30B:7.3.4, 30B:7.4.8
Areas 30B:6.3.7, 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:7.5.1.1, 120:7.5.1.4, 120:7.5.3, 120:A.7.5.1.1
Bulk storage, hazardous material technician with specialty of 472:Annex E
Cabinets see Cabinets
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:5.5.1, 241:11.5.5, 241:A.5.5.1.2,
241:A.11.5.5.1
Laboratories 45:9.2.2.4, 45:9.2.2.5, 45:10.1.1, 45:Table 10.1.1, 45:10.3.1(3), 45:10.3.2(2),
45:12.2.2.2, 45:A.12.2.2.2, 45:D.3 to D.5
Large storage areas 122:9.4, 122:A.9.4.2.1
Liquid processing operations 30:Chap. 6, 30:Chap. 18
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.8.1.3, 1:28.1.8.1.4, 1:28.1.8.2.2, 303:4.1.1(1), 303:6.11.2(2),
303:6.11.2(4), 303:7.2.1.3, 303:7.2.1.4, 303:7.2.2.3, 303:8.3.11, 303:8.3.12, 303:8.3.13,
303:8.3.14, 303:8.4, 303:8.6, 303:8.8.5(4), 303:8.9.7, 303:8.10.4, 303:8.11.17, 303:A.6.1,
303:A.8.13(4), 303:A.8.13(5)
Definition 303:3.3.9, 303:A.3.3.9
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.3, 1:42.2.5, 1:42.3.2, 1:A.42.2.3.3.2 to A.42.2.3.9,
1:A.42.2.5.6.3, 1:A.42.3.2.2, 30A:Chap. 4, 30A:Chap. 13, 30A:Annex B
Portable fire extinguishers for 30:6.7.8, 30:9.10.2, 30:10.10.3, 30:24.6.1.1, 30:29.3.28.4,
30:A.6.6.8, 30:A.24.6.1.1
Small storage areas 122:9.3
Spray operations 33:Chap. 8
Underground mines, in see subhead : Underground
Tank vehicles 30:19.5.6.2, 30:Chap. 28, 385
Tents 1:25.1.4, 102:9.2, 102:A.9.2.2
Underground
Storage in mines 120:4.2.8, 120:4.3.3.3.1, 120:7.5, 120:A.4.3.3.3.1, 120:A.7.5.1.1, 122:1.1.2,
122:4.2.1, 122:4.2.3 to 4.2.5, 122:4.4.20, 122:4.8, 122:5.1.1, 122:Chap. 9, 122:Chap. 11,
122:A.1.1.7
Tanks see Underground tanks
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Transfer in mines 122:Chap. 8
Unstable see Unstable liquids
Ventilation 5000:34.3.2.5.1.1, 5000:34.3.2.5.4
Volatile
Definition70E:100.I, 329:3.3.26
Flammable liquids fires 10:6.3.1, 10:C.2.6 to C.2.8, 10:E.4.1

Appreciable depth, flammable liquid of
Fires in 10:6.3.2, 10:A.6.3.2.2, 10:C.2.7, 10:D.4.2, 10:E.4.2
Extinguishing methods
Dry chemical systems 17:5.1.1(1), 17:5.5.2, 17:7.1.1, 17:7.2.5, 17:A.5.1.1(1), 17:A.7.1
Foam systems 11:5.2.4.3, 11:5.2.4.4, 11:5.2.5.3, 11:5.5.4, 11:5.7.4, 11:5.8, 11:6.3.2(2),
11:6.3.2(3), 11:Table 6.12.7, 11:6.13.1.2.1, 11:6.13.3.3, 11:A.1.1, 11:A.5.2.4.3, 11:A.5.2.5.3,
11:A.5.5.4.1, 11:A.6.3.2, 11:Annex C, 30:6.7.6, 30:16.9, 30:22.12.4, 30:24.6.2.3,
30:29.3.28.3, 30:A.24.6.2.3, 30:E.2.2.1, 30:E.2.2.5, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.6.2, 30:E.2.6.3
Halon 1301 systems 12A:A.5.4.1
Portable fire extinguishers 1:66.4.9, 1:66.5.9.2.1, 1:A.66.5.9.2.1, 10:5.5.1.1, 10:5.5.2,
10:5.5.3, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:C.2.8, 10:D.4.2, 10:D.4.3, 10:D.4.4, 10:D.4.5.1, 10:F.2.3.2,
10:F.4.4, 30:6.7.8, 30:9.10.2, 30:10.10.3, 30:24.6.1.1, 30:29.3.28.4, 30:A.6.6.8,
30:A.24.6.1.1
Sprinkler systems see Sprinkler systems
Water mist marine systems 750:14.1.2.2, 750:14.3, 750:A.14.3.2.1 to A.14.3.6
Water spray systems 1:66.4.8.3, 1:66.5.9.3.4, 1:A.66.5.9.3.4, 15:7.3.3, 30:6.7.6, 30:16.9,
30:17.6.8, 30:22.7.3.5, 30:22.7.3.7, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:24.6.2.4, 30:A.6.6.5, 30:A.17.11.8,
30:A.22.7.3.6, 30:A.24.6.2.3
Pressurized 10:5.5.1.1, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:C.2.8
Three-dimensional 10:5.5.2, 402:10.2.2, 402:10.2.3, 402:10.7.6
Water-soluble 10:5.5.3
Flammable materials see also Flammable gas; Flammable liquids; Solids

Cleanrooms, test method for measurement of flammability of materials using fire propagation
apparatus 287
Marine vessels under construction or repair 312:4.4, 312:5.10, 312:A.4.4.1, 312:A.5.10
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4, 1:A.17.3.4.6.1, 1:A.17.3.4.7.1
Flammable range
Definition 68:3.3.13, 69:3.3.20, 921:3.3.71
Flammable solids see Solids
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Flammable vapor-air mixtures
Definition 780:3.3.12, 780:A.3.3.12
Lightning protection 780:7.2.4
Flammable vapors
Airports, releases at 415:4.2.2 to 4.2.4, 415:5.1.4, 415:A.4.2.2, 415:A.4.2.3
Classification, chemical process areas 497
Definition 1:3.3.115, 115:3.3.8, 318:3.3.9, 326:3.3.10, 780:3.3.13, 5000:3.3.239
Demolition operations 241:A.10.2.2
Detection systems 1:53.10.2, 1:53.11, 1:66.2.2.2.7, 30A:4.3.3.6, 30A:4.3.3.7
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 497
Industrial truck use and 505:4.2.2, 505:4.2.3, 505:A.4.2.2
Lightning protection for structures containing 780:Chap. 7
Mines 120:4.2, 120:7.1.2.5(10), 120:7.6.1.4, 120:7.6.5.2.13, 120:A.4.2
Pressurized enclosures 496:1.3.3, 496:Chap. 8, 496:A.1.3.3
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.5, 318:10.8, 318:A.5.5.1, 318:A.5.5.2, 318:A.10.8
Static electricity and 77:6.10, 77:Chap. 8, 77:B.2
Tanks, cleaning and safeguarding of 326:1.2.1
Building or confined area, vapor accumulation in 326:7.1.6, 326:10.1.2
Control or removal of vapors 326:7.1.3, 326:7.2, 326:8.2.4(4), 326:9.1.1, 326:10.3.2,
326:A.7.2.5, 326:A.7.2.7(2)
Testing 326:4.2.2.2, 326:6.1.1, 326:6.1.3 to 6.1.6, 326:6.3, 326:7.5.7, 326:A.6.1.5,
326:A.6.3.2 to A.6.3.10
Flare stacks, ethylene oxide emissions 560:11.3
Flares (pyrotechnics) 1126:8.2.9

Definition 1124:D.1.21, 1126:3.3.21
Flaring 1:53.8
Flash drums, solvent extraction plants 36:8.9
Flash dryers
Flash fires
Chemical see Chemical flash fires
Definition 921:3.3.72, 1951:3.3.36, 2112:3.3.12, 2112:A.3.3.12, 2113:3.3.16, 2113:A.3.3.16
Fire pattern 921:6.3.7.11.2
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Flame-resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against 2112
Selection, care, use, and maintenance 2113
Metals, combustible 484:C.7.2, 484:G.5.1
Flash hazard analysis 70E:110.8(B)(1)(b), 70E:130.3, 70E:130.7(C)(9)(a), 70E:310.5(C)

Definition70E:100.I
Flash hazards 70E:400.11

Definition70E:100.I
Flash mixers 820:Table 5.2

Flash-off areas 33:13.4

Flash point 30:1.1.2, 30:4.2.4, 30:4.4, 30:7.1, 30:9.12.2, 30:9.18.2, 30:10.1.3, 30:17.6.5, 30:19.4.1,
30:A.1.2, 30:A..4.2.4, 99:C.11.2.2, 99:Table C.2.3.2, 122:A.1.1.7, 122:A.10.10, 122:A.11.3.1,
704:Table 6.2, 704:A.4.2.3.2, 704:C.2, 704:C.3
Chemicals, selected 497:Table 4.4.2
Definition 1:3.3.116, 1:A.3.3.116, 30:3.3.19, 32:3.3.10, 32:A.3.3.10, 35:3.4.2.3, 35:A.3.4.2.3,
45:3.3.24, 53:3.3.14, 68:3.3.14, 68:A.3.3.14, 99:3.3.54, 99:C.11.2.2, 115:3.3.9, 115:A.3.3.9,
120:3.3.24, 120:A.3.3.24, 122:3.3.16, 385:3.3.7, 385:A.3.3.7, 495:3.3.21, 495:A.3.3.21,
497:3.3.7, 704:3.3.3, 704:A.3.3.3, 780:3.3.14, 853:3.3.11, 921:3.3.73, 1150:3.3.8,
5000:3.3.476.2, 5000:A.3.3.476.2
Fire investigations 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.3.1 to 5.7.3.3, 921:16.10.2.6 to 16.10.2.10, 921:25.3.1
Foam concentrates 1150:4.2.1.4, 1150:5.1.4
Laser use 115:7.2.2, 115:7.2.3, 115:Annex E
Of a liquid
Definition 122:3.3.17, 122:A.3.3.17
Storage of low flash point liquids 122:9.1.5
Flash pots (pyrotechnics) 1126:8.2.2.4, 1126:8.2.5

Definition 1124:D.1.22, 1126:3.3.22
Flash powder see Salute powder (flash powder)
Flash protection boundary 70E:130.1(A)(2), 70E:130.2, 70E:130.3, 70E:130.7(C)(10), 70E:C.1.1,

70E:C.1.2, 70E:Annex D
Definition70E:100.I
Flash suit 70E:130.7(C)(13)(a), 70E:130.7(C)(16) see also Flash fires, Flame-resistant garments for
protection of industrial personnel against
Definition70E:100.I
Flashback 402:10.2.4, 402:10.2.11

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Flashers 70:404.5, 70:600.6(B)
Flashing 5000:37.3.2, 5000:37.3.4 to 37.3.6, 5000:38.1.1.3, 5000:38.4.1, 5000:38.7, 5000:38.9.2.6,

5000:38.9.3.4, 5000:38.9.4.6, 5000:38.9.5.4, 5000:38.9.6.4, 5000:38.9.7.6, 5000:38.9.8.6,
5000:38.9.9.6, 5000:38.9.10.6, 5000:38.9.11.4, 5000:38.9.12.4, 5000:38.9.13.6, 5000:38.9.14.6,
5000:A.38.9.3.4.2, 5000:A.38.9.6.4.2, 5000:A.38.9.7.6.2, 5000:A.38.9.9.6.2, 5000:A.38.9.11.4.2,
5000:A.38.9.12.4.2
Flashover 5000:10.3.6, 5000:A.10.3.6

Aircraft fires 402:11.2.5
Appliance damage and 921:24.3.3
Definition 101:3.3.97, 402:3.3.39, 555:3.3.2, 555:A.3.3.2, 921:3.3.74, 5000:3.3.242
Fire investigations 921:5.3.9, 921:5.9.2.2.1, 921:5.10.2.6, 921:5.10.3, 921:5.10.4, 921:5.10.6.1,
921:6.3.2.1.4, 921:6.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2, 921:6.3.7.11.1, 921:7.2.2.1, 921:7.2.2.3.1, 921:23.7.2.4,
921:24.3.3, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Heat release rate 555:Chap. 9, 555:Annex B, 921:5.10.3, 921:5.10.4.4
Room flashover, evaluating potential for 555
Smoke production rates 921:5.3.9
Smoke venting 555:4.4, 555:6.1.3, 555:6.3
Flat cable assemblies, Type FC 70:322
Flat conductor cable, Type FCC 70:324
Fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facilities see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Flexible connecting shafts, fire pump 20:5.12.7, 20:6.5.1, 20:11.2.3.1.1, 20:11.2.3.2.1, 20:A.6.5
Vertical lineshaft turbine pumps 20:7.5.1.7.1, 20:7.5.1.8
Flexible connectors
Gas supply 501A:4.4.1, 501A:A.4.4.1
LP-Gas systems 30:18.3.7, 30:27.5.2, 58:5.9.6, 58:6.8.1.1, 58:6.8.1.2, 58:6.9.6.2, 58:6.9.6.3,
58:6.9.7, 58:6.19.2.6, 58:A.6.9.6.2
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.3, 58:A.9.4.3.5
Non-engine fuel systems 58:6.23.5.1
Flexible cords see Cords, power
Flexible couplings
Fire pumps, for 20:5.27.4, 20:6.5.1, 20:8.8, 20:11.2.3.1, 20:Fig. A.6.1.1(e), 20:A.6.4.1, 20:A.6.5
Guards 20:5.12.7
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Pipe coupling, listed 13:9.3.2, 13:9.3.5.3.7, 13:A.9.3.2
Definition 13:3.5.4
Flexible plan buildings

Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.2.4, 101:16.4.3, 101:17.4.3, 5000:17.4.3, 5000:18.2.9(3),
5000:18.4.3
Definition 101:3.3.28.6, 101:A.3.3.28.6, 5000:3.3.65.8, 5000:A.3.3.65.8
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.2, 101:14.4.3, 101:15.4.3, 5000:17.4.3, 5000:18.2.9(3),
5000:18.4.3
Flight crew
Casualties 424:14.3.4, 424:A.14.3.4
Definition 402:3.3.40, 402:3.3.42, 402:3.3.43, 408:3.3.9
Evacuation, role in 402:9.1.2, 402:9.1.3, 402:9.1.5, 402:9.1.6, 402:11.2.6
Inspection of extinguishers 408:6.1.1
Responsibilities in aircraft emergency 402:5.1.1, 402:5.1.2(1), 402:5.1.2(2), 402:5.2, 402:7.4.1,
402:10.4.2.1, 402:12.2.1, 402:12.4.1, 402:12.10.1, 402:B.4.2
Training 402:10.1.4, 402:11.2.3, 408:Chap. 7
Flight cylinders 1125:7.5.1.8, 1125:7.5.2, 1125:7.5.3, 1125:7.12.3(7), 1125:8.2.8, 1125:8.2.9,

1127:4.5.6
Definition 1125:3.3.11, 1127:3.3.6
Flight data recorder (FDR) 402:13.5, 424:6.4.7, 424:7.4.5

Flight decks 408:Table 5.1.1, 408:5.2.1, 408:5.3.1

Definition 408:3.3.10, 408:A.3.3.10, 410:3.3.13, 410:A.3.3.13
Flight service station (FSS) 403:7.1.2, 403:C.1

Floating buildings 70:553
Floating piers see Piers, Floating
Floating platforms, fireworks displays staged on 1123:5.1.3, 1123:Chap. 6, 1123:A.4.4.1
Floating roof tanks 30:22.8.1, 30:22.17.4, 30:A.22.8.1

Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.3, 11:5.4, 11:A.5.3, 11:A.5.4, 11:Table B.1
Lightning protection 780:7.4.1.2, 780:A.7.4.1.2
Flocculators 820:Table 5.2

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Flood elevations 5000:12.33.2.4, 5000:35.4.2.6.2(2), 5000:35.4.2.6.2(7), 5000:36.6.1.3.2,
5000:39.1.2, 5000:39.3.2, 5000:39.9, 5000:39.11, 5000:39.12.1, 5000:39.12.3.1.3, 5000:39.12.3.2.3,
5000:49.2.6, 5000:50.2, 5000:53.2, 5000:A.39.3.2, 5000:A.39.9, 5000:A.39.11.1.1 to A.39.11.2.1,
5000:A.49.2.6, 5000:C.2.3 to C.2.6, 5000:C.3.2(3), 5000:C.4.4(6), 5000:C.6.2(2), 5000:C.7.1
Definitions 225:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.247, 5000:3.3.247.2, 5000:39.2.8
Manufactured homes 225:6.2.4.4, 225:12.1.1, 225:12.2.3, 225:12.5.1 to 12.5.3, 225:12.6.1,
225:A.12.1.1.2, 225:A.12.1.1.3, 225:A.12.5.2
Lowest floor 225:12.2, 225:A.12.2.2
Flood hazard areas 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(N)(5), 5000:4.5.9, 5000:5.2.8.2, 5000:6.1.1.3, 5000:15.1.2.4.5,

5000:15.10.1.3, 5000:35.4.2.6.2, 5000:35.12.1, 5000:35.12.3, 5000:39.1.1, 5000:39.4, 5000:39.6.2,
5000:39.13.1, 5000:A.5.2.8.2, 5000:C.1.1, 5000:C.1.2(8), 5000:C.1.3, 5000:C.1.5.2, 5000:C.2.4,
5000:C.2.8, 5000:C.3.2(3)
Definition 225:3.3.10, 225:A.3.3.10, 5000:3.3.33.7, 5000:39.2.1
Historic structures in 5000:5.2.8.2, 5000:15.10.1.3, 5000:A.5.2.8.2
Manufactured homes in 225:1.3.6, 225:1.3.6.1, 225:4.5.3.2.1, 225:Chap. 12, 225:A.1.3.6.1,
5000:39.14
Special 5000:39.4.1.1(1), 5000:39.4.1.2
Definition 5000:3.3.33.7.1, 5000:39.2.1.2
Temporary structures, permits for 5000:1.7.6.1.1.3, 5000:39.15
Flood hazard zones

A zones 225:12.2.1.2, 225:12.3.2.2, 225:12.4.2.2
Certification 225:12.5.2.1(1)
V zones 225:12.2.1.1, 225:12.3.2.1, 225:12.3.3.1, 225:12.4.2.1
Certification 225:12.5.2.1(1), 225:12.5.3
Flood insurance study 5000:39.4.2(1)

Definition 5000:3.3.252, 5000:39.2.9
Flood level, plumbing fixtures 501:9.9.2.3, 501:9.9.2.5, 501:9.9.2.8, 1192:7.4.4.2

Definition 501:9.2.17, 1192:3.3.23
Flood load 5000:35.4.2.6.2, 5000:35.12, 5000:39.2.10, 5000:39.5.2, 5000:A.35.12
Flood resistant design and construction 5000:35.4.2.6.2, 5000:35.12, 5000:Chap. 39,

5000:A.35.12, 5000:Annex C
Dry floodproofing 5000:36.6.1.3.1, 5000:36.6.1.3.2, 5000:39.11.1.2, 5000:A.39.11.1.2
Definition 5000:3.3.167, 5000:39.2.5
Electrical systems 5000:52.2
Elevators 5000:54.7
Enclosures below design flood elevation 5000:39.11, 5000:A.39.11.1.1 to A.39.11.2.1
Exterior walls 5000:37.1.1.2
Fire protection systems 5000:55.1.6
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Flood damage-resistant material 225:12.1.1.2, 225:A.12.1.1.2, 5000:39.5.5, 5000:A.39.5.5
Definition 225:3.3.9, 5000:3.3.388.4, 5000:39.2.7
Lowest floor 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(C), 5000:35.4.2.6.2(3), 5000:35.4.2.6.2(4), 5000:39.7,
5000:39.12.3.1.3, 5000:39.12.3.2.3, 5000:39.14.2, 5000:A.1.7.6.6.3.4(C)
Definition 5000:3.3.254.1, 5000:39.2.15
Maps see Maps
Mechanical systems 5000:50.2
Plumbing systems 5000:53.2
Special construction 5000:32.1.2
Substantial damage 5000:15.9.3.3.1
Definition 5000:3.3.603, 5000:39.2.22
Substantial improvement
Definition 5000:3.3.604, 5000:39.2.23
Ventilation systems 5000:49.2.6, 5000:A.49.2.6
Flooded
Flooded suction
Floods
Base 225:12.1.1.6
Base flood evaluation 853:5.1.1(3)
Definition 5000:3.3.244, 5000:39.2.6
Design 5000:39.3, 5000:39.5, 5000:A.39.3.2, 5000:A.39.5.5
Definition 225:3.3.8.2, 5000:3.3.244.2, 5000:39.2.6.2
Manufactured homes 225:12.1.1.1, 225:12.1.1.2, 225:12.1.1.3, 225:12.3.1, 225:A.12.1.1.2,
225:A.12.1.1.3
Flammable and combustible liquids tanks in areas subject to 30:21.7.3, 30:22.14, 30:25.9.1,
30:A.23.14.2
Floodways 5000:39.12.1, 5000:C.2.5, 5000:C.2.6, 5000:C.3.2(3), 5000:C.4.3, 5000:C.6.2(1),

5000:C.6.2(3), 5000:C.7.1
Definition 5000:3.3.253, 5000:39.2.11
Floor area
Definitions 1:3.3.117, 1:3.3.117.1, 1:A.3.3.117.1, 12A:B.1.3, 101:3.3.17.2.1, 101:3.3.17.2.2,
101:A.3.3.17.2.1, 5000:3.3.33.8, 5000:A.3.3.33.8.1
Effective
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Floor assemblies 5000:8.6, 5000:8.9, 5000:A.8.9, 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a)

Access systems (cleanroom) 318:6.4
Fire resistance-rated 5000:8.2.1.3
Fire tests 251:4.2.1, 251:4.3, 251:Chap. 11, 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.2, 251:16.4, 251:A.4.2.1,
251:A.4.3.1, 251:G.1.2, 251:G.7.3, 251:G.8.1, 251:G.8.2
Floor fire door assemblies installed horizontally in fire-resistance rated floor systems 288
Penetrations 90A:5.2.3, 90A:5.2.4, 90A:5.3.2, 90A:5.3.3, 90A:A.5.3.3, 5000:8.6.3
Protective membranes, performance of 251:Chap. 15
Floor coverings and covering systems

Carpet used as wall covering 909:16.3.3
Critical radiant flux, test for 253
Fire doors and combustible coverings 80:4.8.2.2, 80:4.8.5
Fire investigations 921:5.10.2.8, 921:6.3.2.3, 921:6.3.2.4, 921:6.3.3.2, 921:6.3.7.8.1,
921:6.3.7.8.4, 921:6.3.7.10.2, 921:7.2.3.7.1, 921:16.10.2.16, 921:16.10.2.20, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Heat release tests of carpet 555:9.6.4, 555:A.9.6.4
Manufactured housing 501:5.5, 501:6.5.7.4
Floor fire door assemblies see Fire door assemblies
Floor furnaces see Furnaces
Floor maintenance machines (LP-Gas) 58:11.13
Floor plans 921:15.4.5.2
Floor protectors
Floor slabs
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.15
Flooring
Hardwood 253:A.5.2.2(1), 253:C.4
Resilient flooring 253:A.5.2.2(5), 253:C.3
Floors 5000:Table 7.2.1.1

Aircraft hangars 409:5.4, 409:5.11.2, 409:8.1.3, 409:9.4.1, 409:9.9, 409:A.5.4.2, 409:A.5.11.2.2,
409:A.5.11.2.4, 409:Annex B
Antistatic 99:20.2.2.4.2
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Conductive 77:7.6.2, 77:A.7.6.2.2, 484:13.2.1.2(8), 484:Annex B, 484:C.5
Anesthetizing locations 99:C.13.1.4.1.1, 99:E.6.6.1.3, 99:E.6.6.8.2, 99:E.6.6.10, 99:E.6.6.12,
99:E.6.7.3, 99:E.8.3
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.6.2.1, 99:A.20.3.6.2.1
Hypobaric facilities 99B:5.1.6.1 to 5.1.6.4, 99B:5.6.3, 99B:A.5.6.3
Construction of 5000:7.2.5.5.5, 5000:7.2.5.6.4, 5000:7.2.6, 5000:D.2.3.1, 5000:D.2.4.1,
5000:D.2.5.1, 5000:D.2.5.5.5, 5000:D.2.5.6.4, 5000:D.2.6, 5000:D.2.7.2.1, 5000:D.2.7.2.2
Joints 5000:8.9, 5000:A.8.9
Radon control methods 5000:49.2.5.3
Vermin proofing 5000:B.2.1, 5000:B.2.2
Duct penetrations 90A:5.2.3, 90A:5.2.4, 90A:5.3.2, 90A:5.3.3, 90A:A.5.3.3
Explosions, damage from 921:21.8.2.2.6, 921:21.8.2.2.7
File room 232:8.6
Finishes see Interior floor finishes
Fire patterns on 921:6.3.3, 921:6.3.7.8.1, 921:6.3.7.8.4, 921:6.3.7.10.2, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Fire-resistant 101:Table A.8.2.1.2, 220:5.1.2.1, 220:5.1.2.2, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.6, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.7,
5000:7.2.7.2.1, 5000:8.2.2.1, 5000:8.2.2.2
Gas piping in 54:7.3.5, 54:12.11.14
High hazard contents storage rooms 5000:34.3.2.9
Holes in 921:6.3.2.2.1, 921:6.3.3.2.5, 921:6.3.5
Limited combustible materials 220:4.3.1, 220:4.3.2.1
Metals, combustible, operations 484:12.1.3.4, 484:12.2.4.4
Alkali metals facilities 484:5.2.1.6, 484:5.2.1.7, 484:5.2.2.4, 484:A.5.2.1.6, 484:A.5.2.1.7
Aluminum powder production plants 484:6.1.2.5
Magnesium operations 484:7.1.3.3, 484:7.2.1.1.2, 484:7.7.1.2.2, 484:7.7.1.3.2, 484:7.7.2.3,
484:A.7.2.1.1.2, 484:A.7.7.2.3
Niobium operations 484:8.1.1.3, 484:8.11.4, 484:8.11.5, 484:A.8.1.1.3.1, 484:A.8.1.1.3.3,
484:A.8.11.5
Tantalum production plants 484:9.1.1.4, 484:9.5.1.5, 484:A.9.5.1.5
Titanium production plants 484:10.1.1.4, 484:A.10.1.1.4
Zirconium facilities 484:11.1.2.4, 484:A.11.1.2.4
Mezzanines 220:4.3.2.3, 220:4.3.2.4, 5000:7.2.3.2.3, 5000:7.2.3.2.4
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.7.3, 1125:4.7.4, 1125:5.6.3, 1125:6.3.1.5, 1125:6.3.2.1(3),
1125:6.4.12, 1125:A.4.7.4
Noncombustible materials 220:4.3.1, 220:4.3.2.1
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:8.3.2, 804:8.5.2 to 8.5.5, 804:10.3.1, 804:10.8.2, 804:A.8.3.2,
804:A.8.5.3(3), 804:A.10.8.2.1
Openings in see Openings and opening protectives
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Parking structures 88A:4.3, 88A:5.5.6, 88A:A.4.3.1.2, 5000:30.8.1.6.4, 5000:30.8.3.2.2
Raised, in information technology equipment rooms 75:5.3.2, 75:5.4, 75:5.6, 75:6.3.3, 75:8.1.1.2,
75:8.2.1, 75:10.3.1, 75:10.4.4, 75:A.5.3.2, 75:A.5.4, 75:A.8.1.1.2, 75:A.8.2.1, 75:A.10.4.4
Definition 75:3.3.13, 75:A.3.3.13
Receptacles 70:210.52(A)(3), 70:250.146(C), 70:314.27(C)
Records vaults 232:6.2.4.1, 232:6.6, 232:6.7.7.2
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.4
Signs and marking 5000:11.10.1.5, 5000:11.10.1.6, 5000:16.4.7.7.3, 5000:A.11.10.1.5,
5000:A.11.10.1.6, 5000:A.16.4.7.7.3
Smoke detectors under 72:5.7.3.2.2, 72:5.7.3.7, 72:A.5.7.3.2.2
Street 5000:25.2.3.2, 5000:26.3.2.2.2, 5000:27.2.1.3, 5000:27.2.1.4, 5000:27.2.3.2,
5000:27.3.1(1), 5000:28.2.1.2, 5000:28.2.3.3
Definition 5000:3.3.254.2, 5000:A.3.3.254.2
Subfloor, standard simulated concrete 253:1.4.4, 253:A.5.2.2
Vent connectors 54:12.11.14
Wood 220:4.3.2.1, 220:4.3.2.2, 220:4.4.1, 220:4.5.1, 220:4.5.5.5, 220:4.5.6.4, 220:4.6,
5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(D), 5000:7.2.5.5.5, 5000:7.2.5.6.4, 5000:45.6.5, 5000:45.6.7, 5000:Table
D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.5.1, 5000:D.2.5.5.5
Flotation aids 1006:11.1.2, 1006:11.1.12(B), 1006:11.1.13, 1006:11.2.2, 1006:13.1.8(B),

1006:15.1.2(B), 1006:15.2.1(B), 1006:15.2.2, 1006:15.2.3(B), 1006:A.11.1.2, 1006:A.11.1.13,
1006:A.11.2.2
Flour and feed mills 61
Flow area, effective

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.2
Flow chart
Flow coating 34:9.7(4), 34:9.7.1(2)

Flow control, excess see Excess flow control
Flow control valves (furnaces/boilers)

Gas-fired units 86:6.2.7.2, 86:6.2.8
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.1, 85:8.8.5.8.2.4, 85:8.8.5.8.2.9, 85:8.8.6.3,
85:8.10.2.5.1
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.1.1.2, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.6.5.2.11.5, 85:6.6.5.2.12.1,
Copyright NFPA
85:6.6.7.1, 85:6.7.3.1.1.2, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.7.7.1.1 to 6.7.7.1.3, 85:A.6.6.7.1.1,
85:A.6.7.7.1.1
Oil-fired units 86:6.3.5.4, 86:6.3.6
Oxygen 86:6.4.4, 86:8.14.3
Special atmospheres 86:12.1.7, 86:A.12.1.7.1, 86:A.12.1.7.3
Vaporizers 86:10.2.6.6, 86:10.2.6.8, 86:A.10.2.6.6
Flow control valves (health care gas systems) 99:9.6.3.3.1

Flow hydrant
Flow indicators (LP-Gas systems) 58:5.17.1.3(B), 58:5.17.7
Flow isolation
Flow monitors (laboratory hood) 45:8.8.7, 45:8.13.1(2)
Flow pressure gauge

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.16
Flow time (egress)

Flowmeter
Pressure compensated
Flue collars 54:12.6.2.3, 54:12.11.3.2, 54:12.11.3.6, 54:13.1.2, 54:13.1.4, 54:13.1.9, 54:13.2.13,

54:13.2.18, 54:13.2.24
Definition 31:3.3.27, 54:3.3.45, 211:3.3.83
Flue gas 850:7.6, 850:A.7.6.2.3 to A.7.6.5

Analyzers 85:10.3.3
Definition 54:3.3.50.1, 211:3.3.91.1
Inerting gas 484:6.1.9.9.2, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:A.6.1.9.9.2
Low oxygen alarm, atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.10.2.1.9
Recirculation, boilers/burners 85:6.6.3.4, 85:6.7.3.4, 85:6.8.3.4, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(A), 85:7.4.3.3.1.4,
85:7.6.2.1.2.3, 85:A.5.3.9, 85:D.2.4
Removal 85:6.5.1.2, 85:6.5.1.3.1, 85:10.2.1.2.3.4, 211:4.1.1
Temperatures 37:8.3, 37:8.4, 37:A.8.4
Definition 37:3.3.4
Venting see Venting
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Flue spaces
Longitudinal flue spaces 13:16.1.10, 13:17.1.7.4, 13:17.1.10, 13:A.17.1.7.4, 13:C.11, 13:C.13
Definition 13:3.9.3.6, 13:A.3.9.3.6
Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers 13:16.2.5.1.2(6), 13:16.3.3.5,
13:17.2.5.1.2(6), 13:17.3.3.4
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3.1(12), 13:20.3.5(7)
Transverse 13:16.1.10, 13:16.1.11, 13:17.1.7.4, 13:17.1.9, 13:17.1.10, 13:A.17.1.7.4, 13:C.11,
13:C.13
Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers 13:16.2.5.1.2(5), 13:16.3.3.5,
13:17.2.5.1.2(5), 13:17.3.3.4
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3.1(11)
Flues
Appliance
Definition 54:3.3.44.1, 211:3.3.82.1
Outlet 96:6.2.2.1, 96:13.2.2, 96:A.6.2.2.1
Definition 96:3.3.4, 96:A.3.3.4
Base of
Masonry chimneys 211:7.1.5
Chimney 211:7.1.2.7, 211:7.1.3, 211:7.2.14, 211:Chap. 14
Definition 54:3.3.44.2, 211:3.3.82.2
Dilution
Inspection 211:Chap. 14
Lining 211:4.5, 211:7.1.2.7, 211:7.1.10, 211:7.1.12, 211:7.2.2, 211:7.2.3(1), 211:7.2.4(1),
211:7.2.5, 211:7.2.7(1), 211:7.2.9.1, 211:7.2.10 to 7.2.13, 211:7.2.14.5, 211:7.3.2, 211:8.1.7,
211:9.2.4.2, 211:9.2.5.2, 211:13.9, 211:14.4.2.2, 211:14.5.1(2), 211:14.5.2.3, 211:14.5.2.5,
211:A.7.1.12, 211:A.13.9, 211:A.14.4 to A.14.6
Wildland/urban areas 1144:5.7
Fluid couplings
Fluid-resistant clothing 1581:7.2.5, 1581:7.2.6.1, 1581:7.2.13 see also Liquid splash-protective

ensembles
Fluidize
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Fluidized bed reactors
Definition 820:3.3.32, 820:A.3.3.32
Fluidized beds 33:15.8.4, 33:A.15.1 see also Boilers

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boiler operations 85:Chap. 7
Definition 33:3.3.5, 85:3.3.67
Electrostatic 33:15.8.4, 33:15.13, 33:A.15.1
Fluids
Body see Body fluids
Cryogenic see Cryogenic fluids (liquids)
Fire-resistant 850:C.3, 851:7.2.1, 851:7.13
Hazardous see Hazardous fluids
Hydraulic see Hydraulic fluids
Nonflammable
Definition 850:3.3.10.2, 851:3.3.14
Flumes, and private fire service mains 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Fluorescence 1977:8.16 see also Retroreflective markings

Definition 1971:3.3.43, 1977:3.3.27
Fluorescent lighting fixtures see Lighting fixtures
Fluoroprotein (FP) foam

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, use in 402:10.2.1, 402:10.2.6, 402:10.2.9, 402:10.6.6, 402:10.6.7,
402:10.10, 402:14.8.2, 402:14.8.3, 403:5.1.1(2), 403:5.1.2.2, 403:Table 5.3.1(a), 403:Table
5.3.1(b), 403:A.5.1.1, 403:B.3
Definition 402:3.3.44.3, 403:3.3.14.3, 412:3.3.14
Fluoroprotein (FP) foam concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(2), 16:A.1.2

Definition 11:3.3.12.3, 11:A.3.3.12.3, 16:3.3.6.4, 16:A.3.3.6.4, 414:3.3.27.2
Flush sprinklers
Flush tanks 501:9.7.2.2.1 to 9.7.2.2.4, 501:9.9.2.6, 501:9.9.2.8

Flush valves 501:9.7.2.2.2, 501:9.9.2.5

Flushing
Fire protection system piping 25:Table 10.1, 25:14.2.2, 25:14.2.3.1, 25:14.2.4, 25:A.14.2.2,
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25:A.14.2.4, 25:D.4.2, 25:D.5
Foam extinguishing systems 11:8.2, 11:10.2
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.5.4, 16:5.11.1, 16:5.11.3.4, 16:8.1, 16:8.4.2,
16:A.5.5.4.1, 16:A.8.1, 16:A.8.4.2.1
Nozzles 1964:4.3.8, 1964:4.5, 1964:6.2, 1964:A.4.3.8
Definition 1964:3.3.5, 1964:A.3.3.2
Sprinkler systems 13:8.16.3, 13:10.10.2.1, 13:24.2.1.12, 13:A.10.10.2.1, 13R:6.4.1, 13R:A.6.4.1
Flushometer tanks 501:9.7.2.2.2, 501:9.9.2.8

Flushometer valves 501:9.7.2.2.2, 501:9.9.2.5

Flux profiles, floor covering 253:Chap. 6, 253:7.6.1, 253:D.1

Fly carbon reinjection

Fly galleries 101:12.4.5.8

Fly section 1901:20.3.2, 1901:20.5.3, 1901:20.5.4, 1901:A.20.5.4, 1931:4.4.1.2, 1931:4.4.5.5,

1931:5.2.1.2, 1931:5.4.1.1.1, 1931:5.4.1.1.2, 1931:A.4.4.5.6, 1932:5.2.1
Definition 1901:3.3.67, 1911:3.3.55, 1931:3.3.18, 1932:3.3.14
Flying brands 80A:5.3
Flyings see also Fibers

Flyrock (explosives) 495:11.3
FMVSS
Foam 11 see also Alcohol-resistant foam and foam concentrates; Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF);
Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam; Fluoroprotein (FP) foam; Protein (P) foam
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, use in 402:7.5.1, 402:9.2.3, 402:9.3.2, 402:10.2.4 to 10.2.10,
402:10.6.3 to 10.6.7, 402:10.7.6 to 10.7.8, 402:10.8 to 10.11, 402:14.8.2, 403:5.1.1, 403:5.1.2,
403:5.3.1, 403:5.4, 403:A.5.1.1, 403:A.5.1.2, 403:A.5.3.1, 403:A.5.4, 403:B.4, 403:B.5,
414:4.20.4, 414:6.3.26, 414:6.4.11
Burnback resistance
Engine fires, use on 402:12.2.3, 402:12.2.5, 402:12.2.6
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Equipment, evaluation of 412
For fire prevention 402:14.5.2
Fuel spills, use on 402:10.7.8, 402:10.12.1
Water streams used with 402:10.2.10, 402:14.7.6
Application rate
Biodegradability of see Biodegradability
Bubbles 1145:1.3, 1145:4.3.2.1, 1145:4.3.2.3
Definition 1145:3.3.3, 1901:3.3.29, 1906:3.3.13
Class A 1150
Definition 1145:3.3.4, 1145:A.3.3.6, 1150:3.3.3, 1150:A.3.3.11, 1901:3.3.36, 1906:3.3.18
Structural fire fighting, use in 1145
Wildland fire fighting, use in 1906:Chap. 13
Class B
Definition 11:3.3.10, 11:A.3.3.10, 16:3.3.3, 16:A.3.3.3, 402:3.3.48, 403:3.3.14, 412:3.3.1,
1145:3.3.13, 1901:3.3.69, 1906:3.3.37, 1925:3.3.30, 1925:A.3.3.30
Drainage see Drainage, Foam extinguishing systems
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:1.3, 16:6.2.2, 16:8.4.1.5, 16:A.1.3.1 to 16:A.1.3.5,
16:A.1.3.5
High-expansion see High-expansion foam
Low-expansion see Low-expansion foam
Marine vessel fire fighting, use in see Foam extinguishing systems
Medium-expansion see Medium-expansion foam
Pattern (discharge)
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 412:4.1.1, 412:4.2.1, 412:4.3.1, 412:6.1, 412:6.3.1.3,
412:6.3.2.2.1, 412:6.4.4, 412:6.4.5, 412:6.5.2, 412:6.5.3, 412:A.6.1(4), 412:A.6.5.2, 412:Fig.
A.6.5.2
Performance testing (aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles) 412:Chap. 4 to 6
Stability 1150:4.2.2.1, 1150:5.2.1, 1150:A.4.2.2.1
Testing 1150:Chap. 5
Toxicity 1150:4.2.1.1, 1150:4.2.1.2, 1150:4.3.2.1, 1150:5.1.1, 1150:5.1.2
Viscosity 1150:4.2.2.2, 1150:5.2.2, 1150:A.5.2.2(1)
Weep
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Foam apparatus, mobile see Mobile foam apparatus
Foam blankets 402:7.5.1, 402:9.3.2, 402:10.2.10, 402:10.6.3, 402:10.6.4, 402:10.6.6, 402:10.6.7,

402:10.7.7, 402:10.7.8, 402:10.9.1, 402:10.9.2, 402:10.10.1, 1145:4.3.2.3, 1145:6.2.1.3,
1145:6.2.2.4, 1145:6.2.3.2, 1145:6.2.3.3
Definition 402:3.3.46, 1145:3.3.14
Foam chemicals
Foam concentrates 11:4.3, 11:A.4.3.1.2 to A.4.3.2.4.2, 1901:21.3.1, 1901:21.3.2(3), 1901:21.3.4,

1901:21.3.6 to 21.3.9, 1901:21.6.10, 1901:A.21.1, 1901:A.21.3.1, 1901:A.21.3.4, 1901:A.21.6.10.2
see also Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates; Film forming fluoroprotein (FFFP) foam
concentrates; Fluoroprotein (FP) foam concentrates; Protein (P) foam concentrates
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.1.2, 409:6.2.3.4.3, 409:6.2.5.4.1, 409:6.2.6, 409:6.2.7, 409:7.3,
409:7.4.5, 409:7.5.7, 409:9.14.6.2, 409:9.14.8, 409:9.14.9, 409:A.6.2.6, 409:A.6.2.7.2,
409:A.7.3, 409:A.7.4.5
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 403:5.3.2, 403:A.5.1.1, 412:5.2.2, 412:5.2.3, 412:6.1(4),
412:A.5.2.2, 412:A.6.1(4)
Batch mix 1145:5.2.1
Class A 1145:4.1, 1145:5.2.1.2, 1145:Chap. 7, 1150:4.1.1, 1150:4.1.3, 1150:4.2, 1150:5.1,
1150:5.2.1 to 5.2.4, 1150:5.3.1, 1150:5.3.3, 1150:A.4.1.1, 1150:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.3.2,
1150:A.5.1.3, 1150:A.5.2.2(1), 1150:A.5.3.1.5
Compatibility 11:4.4, 11:9.11.8, 11:A.4.4.1.1, 11:A.4.4.2
Corrosion 1150:4.2.3, 1150:4.3.4, 1150:5.3.1, 1150:5.3.3, 1150:A.4.2.3, 1150:A.4.3.4,
1150:A.5.3.1.5
Definition 11:3.3.12, 11:A.3.3.12, 16:3.3.6, 16:A.3.3.6, 25:3.3.11, 403:3.3.15, 412:3.3.2,
1145:3.3.15, 1150:3.3.11, 1150:A.3.3.11, 1901:3.3.70, 1906:3.3.38
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16
High-expansion see High-expansion foam concentrates
Inspection 11:11.6, 11:D.4, 25:11.2.10
Low-expansion see Low-expansion foam
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:7.2.2, 1925:7.2.3, 1925:7.4.3, 1925:7.6, 1925:7.7, 1925:A.7.2.3,
1925:A.7.6.4.1, 1925:A.7.6.8, 1925:A.7.7.1, 1925:A.7.7.6
Medium expansion see Medium-expansion foam concentrates
Miscibility 1150:4.2.2.3, 1150:5.2.3, 1150:A.4.2.2.3
Mix ratio 1145:1.3.4 to 1.3.6, 1145:4.2.1, 1145:5.2, 1145:6.2, 1150:A.4.3.3
Definition 1145:3.3.24, 1150:3.3.19
Proportioning systems see Proportioning
Pumps 11:4.2.2, 11:4.6, 11:8.1, 11:9.12.3 to 9.12.8, 11:A.4.6, 11:A.9.12.3, 16:5.4.2, 16:5.4.3,
16:5.5, 16:5.6, 16:5.9, 16:A.5.4.2, 16:A.5.4.3(3), 16:A.5.5, 16:A.8.4, 20:5.13.3, 20:8.2,
20:8.4.3, 20:14.2.12, 20:A.8.2.2 to A.8.2.6, 20:A.8.4.3, 1901:21.7, 1901:A.21.7, 1906:13.7,
Copyright NFPA
1906:A.13.7, 1925:7.7, 1925:A.7.7.1, 1925:A.7.7.6 see also Additive pumps
Quality 11:Annex H
Strainers 11:4.2.1.5.1, 11:4.7.5, 11:6.11.2.1, 11:6.11.2.2, 11:11.4, 16:5.11.2, 16:5.11.3,
16:A.5.11.2
Synthetic
Definition 11:3.3.12.6, 16:3.3.6.8
Testing 25:11.3.5, 1150:5.1, 1150:5.2.1 to 5.2.4, 1150:5.3.1, 1150:5.3.3, 1150:A.5.1.3,
1150:A.5.2.2(1), 1150:A.5.3.1.5
Types
Foam discharge devices 25:11.2.5, 25:A.11.2.5

Foam expansion
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, evaluation for 412:4.1.1, 412:4.2.3, 412:5.1, 412:6.1, 412:6.3,
412:A.6.1(4), 412:A.6.3.2, 412:A.6.3.3.2.4
Definition 412:3.3.4, 414:3.3.28
Ratio, Class A foam 1150:4.2.2.1.2, 1150:4.4.1
Tests 1150:5.2.7, 1150:A.5.2.7
Foam extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 11, 5000:Table 55.5.1 see also Foam portable fire
extinguishers
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.5.1(3), 423:6.2.1(3), 423:6.4(4), 423:7.5, 423:C.1.3
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.10, 409:7.1.1(4), 409:7.6, 409:7.8.3 to 7.8.5, 409:9.14.12.1, 409:Chap.
11, 409:A.6.2.10.1, 409:A.7.6.7
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.2.9.1(5), 415:6.5.1, 415:6.5.3, 415:A.6.5.1
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 412:Annex B, 414:4.11.4.5(7), 414:4.16, 414:4.17.2,
414:6.2.1(8), 414:6.2.1(9), 414:6.3.31, 414:6.4.7, 414:A.4.16
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.3.2.3, 120:4.3.3.3.1,
120:4.3.4.2.1.13, 120:5.3.2, 120:9.4.6, 120:9.5.2.9, 120:11.2.4, 120:A.4.3.3.3.1
Compressed air see Compressed air
Definition 418:3.3.4, 418:A.3.3.4, 1002:3.3.13, 1145:3.3.18
Drainage see Drainage, Foam extinguishing systems
Electric generating plants 850:7.3.9.2, 850:7.5.1.1, 850:8.4.6, 850:8.5.4.5
Hydroelectric 851:7.6.1, 851:7.6.2
Fire apparatus, refurbishing requirements for 1912:4.4.6, 1912:4.4.7, 1912:Table 4.8.2,
1912:5.19.9.4, 1912:6.19.9.4, 1912:A.5.19.9.4, 1912:A.6.19.9.4, 1912:D.2
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 1:66.4.8.2, 1:66.4.8.3, 1:66.5.9.2.3, 1:66.5.9.3.5,
1:A.66.4.8.2, 30:6.7.6, 30:6.7.9, 30:16.9, 30:22.12.4, 30:24.6.1.3, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:29.3.28.3,
30:A.24.6.2.3, 30:E.2.2.1, 30:E.2.2.5, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.6.2, 30:E.2.6.3
Heliports 1:21.3.6, 1:A.21.3.6.1, 1:A.21.3.6.3, 418:5.7, 418:5.8, 418:6.6.1, 418:6.6.2, 418:Chap.
Copyright NFPA
7, 418:A.5.7.2, 418:A.5.7.4, 418:Annex C
High-energy systems 1145:5.3.2, 1145:6.2.1.1 to 6.2.1.3, 1145:6.2.2.1, 1145:6.2.2.2,
1145:6.2.3.1, 1145:6.2.3.3
High-expansion see High-expansion foam extinguishing systems
Low-energy systems 1145:5.3.1, 1145:6.2.1.1, 1145:6.2.2.1, 1145:6.2.2.2, 1145:6.2.3.1
Low-expansion see Low-expansion foam extinguishing systems
Marine vessels 11:Chap. 9, 11:Annex G, 301:9.2.2, 301:9.2.9, 301:14.9.1, 301:18.3.1.2,
301:A.9.2.2, 1405:5.5.6, 1405:7.8, 1405:9.2.1(8), 1405:9.3, 1405:9.7.4.3.3.2, 1405:12.7.2(2),
1405:12.8.2.1, 1405:12.9(2), 1405:12.9.1, 1405:12.10.8.1.1, 1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.10.8.4,
1405:12.10.9.1, 1405:12.14.1(4), 1405:12.14.5.6.1, 1405:13.5(14), 1405:A.5.5.6.1,
1405:A.12.10.8
Fire-fighting vessels1925:6.14.3.3, 1925:Chap. 7
Helicopter decks 301:18.3.1, 301:18.3.3, 301:A.18.3.1
Tank vessels 301:16.3.2.2, 301:A.16.3.2.2
Vehicle spaces 301:16.3.4
Medium-expansion see Medium-expansion foam extinguishing systems
Organic peroxide storage 1:A.70.3.4.6.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:14.2.5
Steam generator plants 850:7.5.1.1
Storage occupancies 1:34.1.1.2(1), 1:34.5.2, 1:34.5.4.2(8), 1:34.5.5.1, 1:34.7.3.4,
1:A.34.7.3.4.1.1, 1:M.2
Technician qualifications for servicing 1071:4.8, 1071:5.6, 1071:5.8, 1071:A.4.8.1, 1071:A.4.8.5,
1071:A.5.8.3, 1071:A.5.8.4
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.5.1(4)
Foam fire fighting equipment, for aircraft fire fighting 412
Foam generators 11:6.10.2, 11:6.13.1.1, 11:A.6.10.2

Aspirator type 11:A.6.7.4
Blower type 11:A.6.7.4
Definition 11:3.3.14.2, 11:A.3.3.14.2
Definition 11:3.3.18, 11:A.3.3.18
Low-expansion foam systems 11:A.5.2.7
Medium- and high-expansion foam systems 11:6.7.4.1, 11:6.7.4.5, 11:6.10, 11:6.11.2.2,
11:A.6.7.4, 11:A.6.10.2
Portable 11:6.15, 11:A.6.15.7
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Total flooding systems 11:6.12.1
Foam hose stream 11:5.7.2, 11:5.9.2, 11:A.5.9

Foam monitors
Fixed
Definition 11:3.3.20.1, 11:A.3.3.20.1
Stream
Use of 11:5.3.4.1(3), 11:5.3.7, 11:5.8.2.2, 11:Table B.1
Loading racks 11:5.6.3(2), 11:5.6.5, 11:A.5.6.5.1, 11:A.5.6.5.2
Marine applications 11:9.4.1, 11:9.5
Outdoor diked areas 11:5.7.3.5.4
Outdoor fixed-roof (cone) tanks 11:5.2.4, 11:A.5.2.4.2.1 to A.5.2.4.3.2
Foam plastic insulation see Foamed plastic
Foam portable fire extinguishers 10:4.4, 10:5.5.4, 10:8.6.3.2, 10:A.5.5.4(2), 10:D.4.2, 10:F.3.2,
10:Table G.2, 10:Table I.1(b) see also Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF); Film forming fluoroprotein
(FFFP) foam
Foam solutions 1145:5.2.1.3

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 412:4.1.1, 412:4.2.4, 412:4.3.2, 412:5.2, 412:6.1,
412:6.2, 412:A.5.2.2, 412:A.6.1(4), 412:A.6.2.1, 412:A.6.2.2
Class A 1145:4.2, 1150:4.1.1, 1150:4.3, 1150:4.3.1, 1150:5.1.1, 1150:5.2.5 to 5.2.7, 1150:5.3,
1150:A.1.1, 1150:A.4.1.1, 1150:A.4.3.1 to A.4.3.4.3, 1150:A.4.3.3, 1150:A.5.2.7, 1150:A.5.3.1.5
Concentration determination 16:Annex B
Corrosion 1150:4.2.3, 1150:4.3.4, 1150:5.3.1, 1150:5.3.3, 1150:A.4.2.3, 1150:A.4.3.4,
1150:A.5.3.1.5
Definition 11:3.3.16, 11:A.3.3.16, 16:3.3.7, 16:A.3.3.7, 412:3.3.6, 1145:3.3.17, 1150:3.3.12,
1901:3.3.73, 1906:3.3.41
Foam-liquid concentration
Mixing chamber
Premixed see Premixed foam solutions
Scrubbing
Surface tension 1150:4.3.3.1, 1150:5.2.5
Tanks 1901:21.8
Wetting ability 1150:4.3.3.2, 1150:5.2.6, 1150:A.4.3.3.2
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Foam-water deluge systems see also Deluge foam-water sprinkler and spray systems
Aircraft hangars 409:5.6.3, 409:6.1.1(1), 409:6.2.1, 409:6.2.2, 409:6.2.8.2, 409:6.2.10.2,
409:7.1.1(1), 409:A.5.6.3, 409:A.6.2.1.1 to A.6.2.2.7, 409:A.6.2.8.2.2, 409:A.6.2.10.2.1
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 13:21.32.1.5, 13:A.21.32.1.5 see also Deluge foam-water
sprinkler and spray systems; Water-based fire protection systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:7.5, 423:C.1.3
Definition 16:3.3.5, 16:A.3.3.5, 25:3.4.1, 25:3.4.2
Electric generating plants 850:7.3.9.1, 850:7.5.1.1, 850:7.6.1.1, 850:7.7.4.1.1, 850:7.7.4.1.3,
850:7.7.4.1.5, 850:7.8.6, 850:7.9.1.2.1, 850:7.9.4, 850:7.9.6.2, 850:9.6.4.2, 850:9.6.4.5,
850:A.7.7.4.1.1, 850:A.7.7.4.1.3, 850:A.7.8.6
Hydroelectric 851:7.2.4(2), 851:7.8, 851:7.11.2
Light water reactors 804:10.8.2, 804:10.9.3, 804:10.22.1, 804:10.23.2, 804:10.24.2,
804:A.10.8.2.1
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30:6.7.6, 30:6.9.1, 30:16.4, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:24.6.2.4,
30:A.24.6.2.3, 30:E.2.4.10
Impairments 25:11.1.4
Installation 16
Loading racks 11:5.6.3(1)
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:13.12.7, 122:13.14.2, 122:13.16.3
Mines, underground 122:11.3.1, 122:A.1.1.7, 122:A.11.3.1
Foamed plastic 101:10.2.4.3, 101:10.3.7, 101:A.10.2.4.3.1, 101:A.10.3.7, 5000:10.4.3,

5000:27.4.4.11(6), 5000:27.4.4.12.1(3), 5000:48.4.4.3, 5000:48.5.2, 5000:48.5.3, 5000:48.8.4,
5000:A.10.4.3.1
Assembly occupancies, use in 1:20.1.2.2, 1:20.1.2.4, 1:20.1.4.4.6, 1:20.1.4.4.7, 1:20.1.4.5.4.4(6),
1:20.1.4.5.4.4(7), 1:20.1.4.5.4.6.2, 1:A.20.1.4.4.6, 101:12.4.5.11.2, 101:12.4.5.11.4, 101:12.7.4.3,
101:12.7.4.4, 101:12.7.5.3.6.2, 101:12.7.5.4.3.4, 101:13.4.5.11.2, 101:13.7.4.3, 101:13.7.4.4,
101:13.7.5.3.4(7), 101:13.7.5.3.6.2, 101:A.12.7.4.3, 101:A.13.7.4.3
Definition 13:3.9.1.9, 101:3.3.32, 101:A.3.3.32, 5000:3.3.471.1, 5000:A.3.3.471.1
Insulation 5000:7.2.3.2.13(1), 5000:8.16.1.2(2), 5000:38.3.3, 5000:45.6.9.5.2, 5000:48.3,
5000:48.4, 5000:A.48.3.2.1, 5000:A.48.4.1.2, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(1)
Definition 5000:3.3.257, 5000:48.2.1
Fire tests, foamed plastic in wall assemblies 285
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.5.1, 140:5.5, 140:A.4.3.1
Sprinkler systems 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Fig. 15.2.1, 13:15.3.1, 13:Table 15.4.1, 13:17.2.3.1,
13:17.2.5.1.2(2), 13:A.20.2
Fog applicators 1405:8.3.3.1, 1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.13.2, 1405:12.16.4
Foil 730:8.6.1.2, 730:8.6.1.6, 731:5.4.1.3(3), 731:5.4.2.3(3)

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Definition 730:3.3.19, 730:A.3.3.19, 731:3.3.12, 731:A.3.3.12
Folding and telescopic seating 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:25.1, 1:25.4, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8,
101:12.4.9, 101:12.7.11, 101:13.4.9, 101:13.7.11, 102, 5000:16.4.8.6.3, 5000:16.4.9
Definition 101:3.3.209.3, 102:3.3.9, 5000:3.3.538.2, 5000:32.1.3.2
Folding ladders 1931:4.6, 1931:5.7, 1932:6.2.10.2.3, 1932:7.1.6.3, 1932:7.4

Definition 1931:3.3.19, 1932:3.3.15
Follow-up programs, certification organizations

Definition 1936:3.3.12, 1951:3.3.37, 1971:3.3.44, 1975:3.3.10, 1977:3.3.28, 1981:3.3.20,
1982:3.3.9, 1991:3.3.28, 1992:3.3.25, 1994:3.3.32, 1999:3.3.39, 2112:3.3.13
Emergency medical operations, protective clothing for 1999:4.2.9, 1999:A.4.2.9
Hazardous materials emergencies
Liquid splash-protective ensemble for 1992:4.2.9
Vapor-protective ensemble for 1991:4.2.9, 1991:4.4.2, 1991:A.4.2.9
Personal alert safety systems 1982:4.2.9, 1982:A.4.2.9
Proximity/structural fire fighting protective ensembles 1971:4.2.9, 1971:A.4.2.9
Rescue tools, powered 1936:4.2.7, 1936:4.2.9, 1936:A.4.2.9
Ropes, life safety 1983:4.2.9, 1983:4.4.2, 1983:A.4.2.9
Station/work uniforms 1975:4.2.9, 1975:A.4.2.9
Wildland fires, protective clothing and equipment for 1977:4.2.9
Food courts see Courts
Food preparation areas, marine vessels 301:6.1.4.1, 301:12.3.3.1, 301:21.15.5.1, 301:21.15.5.2

see also Galleys
Food products facilities 5000:6.4.2.2

Fires and dust explosions in 61
Food service equipment see Cooking equipment
Food services
Fire service training facilities 1402:5.1(1), 1402:6.7, 1402:8.7
Wildfires 1143:6.5.4.2, 1143:A.6.5.4.2, 1143:A.6.5.4(2)
Foodborne pathogens
Definition 1581:3.3.42.3, 1581:A.3.3.42.3
Footings 5000:35.14.2, 5000:36.4, 5000:36.4.4, 5000:36.4.5

Definition 221:3.3.7, 225:3.3.12, 501:6.2.3, 5000:3.3.260
Manufactured homes 225:5.5.2, 225:5.8.3, 225:Fig. 6.2.2.1(a), 225:Fig. 6.2.2.1(b) 225:6.3,
225:13.2, 225:13.3.3, 225:13.5.5, 225:A.6.3.2.3 to A.6.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Footlights 70:520.43
Definition 70:520.2
Footwear
Conductive 77:7.6.2.2 to 7.6.2.4, 77:7.6.3.1, 77:7.6.3.2, 77:A.7.6.2.2, 99:E.6.6.8.7, 99:E.6.6.10,
99:E.6.6.13.3, 99:E.8.3
Covers
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.10, 1999:6.4.1, 1999:7.4.1, 1999:8.3,
1999:8.4.1.1, 1999:8.9, 1999:8.13, 1999:8.18, 1999:8.22, 1999:8.28, 1999:8.37, 1999:8.43,
1999:A.8.9.4, 1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.10, 1999:5.1.11, 1999:6.4.1,
1999:6.4.2, 1999:6.6.2, 1999:6.6.6 to 6.6.9, 1999:7.4, 1999:7.6.5, 1999:8.3, 1999:8.4.1.1,
1999:8.9, 1999:8.13, 1999:8.18 to 8.26, 1999:8.22, 1999:8.28, 1999:8.36, 1999:8.37, 1999:8.43,
1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.8.9.4, 1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Definition 1999:3.3.27, 1999:3.3.28
Heel breast 1977:6.4.3
Insole 1977:6.4.2, 1977:6.4.4.2
Medical care facility footwear 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.12, 1999:6.4.3, 1999:6.4.3.3, 1999:8.3,
1999:8.13, 1999:8.36, 1999:8.37, 1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Definition 1999:3.3.55, 1999:A.3.3.55
Nails in 99:20.3.1.5.3.3, 99:E.6.6.8.7.4
Protective see Protective footwear
Shank 1951:6.1.4.3, 1951:6.2.4.3, 1951:7.1.4.5, 1951:7.2.4.5, 1951:7.3.5.5, 1951:8.34,
1977:6.4.2
Definition 1951:3.3.102, 1977:3.3.80
Top line
Upper see Upper (footwear)
Wear surface
Definition1951:3.3.131
Forbidden materials
Force multipliers 1670:6.4.2(2)

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Forced air systems 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:6.1.1.1 see also Warm air heating and air conditioning
systems
Forcing type foam maker 11:8.5.4, 11:A.5.2.7

Definition 11:3.3.22, 11:A.3.3.22
Fore (forward) 1405:12.5

Forecasting
Forecastle (fo'c's'le) 1405:9.8.6

Forensic
Physical evidence 921:16.5.3
Forest fires see Wildland fires
Forest products, storage of 1:Chap. 31 see also Wood
Forklift trucks see Industrial trucks
Formaldehyde emissions 501:6.8, 501:7.6
Forms (construction) 1:16.4.1, 1:A.16.4.1, 241:8.2, 241:A.8.2
Forward (fore) 1405:12.5

Forward-looking infrared (FLIR) 402:6.2.3, 402:6.2.6, 402:7.3.4, 402:D.2, 402:D.3, 402:D.5 to D.8,
402:D.12, 402:D.18.2, 414:4.11.4.8, 414:4.11.5.1(12), 414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.4.11.4.8, 414:E.4.1,
414:E.4.2, 1143:B.2.1.1
Definition 402:3.3.50, 402:D.19.4, 414:3.3.30, 414:A.3.3.30
Fossil fueled 850:7.1

Foundations 5000:Chap. 36, 5000:39.8.1, 5000:39.8.2, 5000:40.2.4(4), 5000:41.2, 5000:41.2.3,

5000:45.6.11.5
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:4.2
Flood-resistant construction 5000:36.4.5, 5000:36.6.1.3, 5000:39.8, 5000:39.14.1
Historic structures 5000:15.10.3.2
Hydrostatic uplift 5000:35.14.2
Copyright NFPA
Inspections and tests 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(A), 5000:40.3.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage containers 59A:7.2.7, 59A:10.4.2, 59A:13.5, 59A:13.18.4.1(1),
59A:13.18.4.5(E)(3), 59A:13.18.4.5(F), 59A:14.5.6, 59A:14.11.8(3), 59A:A.7.2.7.1,
59A:A.7.2.7.4(3)
Manufactured homes 225:4.5.3.3, 225:5.5.2, 225:Chap. 6, 225:7.5.2.1, 225:12.3.2.2,
225:12.4.2.2.1, 225:12.5.2.1(4), 225:12.5.5, 225:13.1.2, 225:13.4, 225:13.5.9
Pools and spas 5000:32.8.2.1
Tank and tower 22:4.2.3, 22:Chap. 12
Vermin proofing of 5000:B.2.1, 5000:B.2.3
Walls
Wood 5000:36.7, 5000:45.6.8.7, 5000:45.6.9.6.16, 5000:A.36.7
Fountains, electrical wiring and equipment for 70:680, 70E:430.10

Drinking70:422.52
Foyers 5000:11.5.1.7, 5000:11.7.2.4 see also Lobbies

F
pw
Fractional effective dose (FED)

Definition 269:3.3.4, 269:A.3.3.4
Fracture
Frames
Channel 80:G.10.1.3, 80:G.10.2
Classification 80:G.10
Definition 70:551.2, 1192:3.3.24, 1911:3.3.57
Finish
Fire apparatus 1911:7.2, 1911:19.8.4.2, 1911:19.8.4.3, 1911:19.8.4.4, 1911:19.8.4.26,
1911:19.8.5.3
Fire door 80:6.3.2, 80:6.3.4
Definitions 80:3.3.54 to 3.3.56, 80:A.3.3.55, 80:A.3.3.56
Hoistway door 80:14.2.1.3.1, 80:14.2.1.3.5, 80:14.2.1.3.7, 80:14.2.2.3.2, 80:14.2.2.3.2.1,
80:14.2.2.3.5, 80:14.2.2.4.2, 80:14.2.3.4, 80:14.2.3.7
Hollow metal 80:17.3.2, 80:17.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Knocked down
Main frame
Marine vessels 1405:5.1, 1405:9.7.2.2, 1405:9.7.3.4
Multiple opening 80:6.3.5
Definition 80:3.3.88, 80:A.3.3.88
Repair 80:5.2.15.3
Rolling steel doors 80:11.3.1
Service counter doors 80:4.3.8
Side light 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3
Definition 80:3.3.108, 80:Fig. A.3.3.55(b)
Side panel see Side panel frames
Solid section see subentry : Channel
Swinging doors
With builders hardware 80:4.3.2, 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.1.3, 80:6.2.1, 80:6.3, 80:A.6.1.2,
80:A.6.3.1.1 to A.6.3.1.7
With fire door hardware 80:5.2.4.2, 80:7.3, 80:A.7.3.2
Proprietary slip-on door frames 80:6.3.1.4, 80:A.6.3.1.4
Transom and side light 80:6.3.3
Definition 80:3.3.126, 80:Fig. A.3.3.55(c)
Transom and side panel 80:6.3.4
Definition 80:3.3.127, 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(d)
Transom light 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3
Definition 80:3.3.128, 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(a)
Transom panel 80:6.3.4
Definition 80:3.3.130, 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(a), 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(b)
Two section-type 80:G.10.2
Window 80:17.1.3, 80:17.3.2 to 17.3.4, 80:A.17.1.3
Frangible buildings 5000:4.1.3.3.2.6, 5000:5.2.4.5, 5000:34.3.3.4, 5000:D.7.4.3

Free of fire damage 805:5.11.5.1, 805:6.2.1.1

Definition 804:3.3.27, 805:3.3.9.1
Copyright NFPA
Free weights 1932:7.2.1.3.1
Definition 1932:3.3.16, 1932:A.3.3.16
Freeboard 1405:12.13.2
Definition 85:3.3.69, 1405:3.3.39, 1925:3.3.31
Freezers see Refrigerating equipment and systems
Freezing, protection from see Antifreeze systems
Frequency 1221:9.3.1.4
Definition 99:3.3.58, 99:A.3.3.58, 1221:3.3.59, 1221:A.3.3.59
Frequency-sharing memorandum of understanding 1221:Annex B
Frequency of event repetition

Fresh air mode 85:8.10, 85:A.8.10

Friability
Friction, as ignition source 654:9.1, 654:A.9.1.1.3 to A.9.1.4
Friction factor
Definition 68:3.3.15, 68:A.3.3.15
Frostbite
Definition 704:3.3.4, 704:A.3.3.4
Frozen ground containers 59A:1.1.2(1)

Fryers, deep fat 1:50.6.1.2.4, 1:50.6.1.2.5, 1:50.6.2, 1:A.50.4.3.2, 96:12.1.2.4, 96:12.2, 96:13.6.1,
96:14.9.4.5, 96:A.6.2.2.1
Fuel 68:B.2.1
Alternative see Alternative fuels
Array
Auxiliary
Aviation see Aircraft fuel
Biomass see Biomass
Class A 1145:1.3
Definition 1145:3.3.5, 1150:3.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Foam chemicals for fires in 1150
Class I 37:4.1.1.4, 37:4.1.2.1.6, 37:6.2, 37:6.6.1, 37:6.6.2, 37:A.6.2 see also Combustible liquids,
Classification; Flammable liquids, Classification
Definition 37:3.3.1
Combustion of 921:5.1.2.1
Compressed natural gas (CNG) see Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Control of
Distribution of fuel 550:3.3.13
Ignitibility of fuel
To manage fire 550:7.3.3.1, 550:7.3.5
To prevent fire ignition 550:4.4.1
Properties of fuel 550:7.3.3.2
Source-fuel interactions 550:4.4.1, 550:4.4.2, 550:7.3.4, 550:7.3.5
Transport of fuel 550:4.4.2
Definition 53:3.3.15, 550:3.4.15, 921:3.3.76, 1051:3.3.21, 1126:3.3.24, 1126:A.3.3.24,
1144:3.3.10, 1144:A.3.3.10
Deflagration fundamentals 68:B.1.1, 68:B.1.2.2, 68:B.1.2.3, 68:B.2.2
Elimination of 550:7.3.3.1
Explosive combustion 495:6.2.3.3, 495:6.2.4.3, 495:6.2.5.2, 495:7.2.2(3)
Gas see Fuel gas
High-risk see High-risk fuel
Hogged
Hydrogen, as vehicle fuel 52
Liquefied gas see Liquefied gas
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) see Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Liquefied petroleum gas see LP-Gas
Liquid 921:5.1.2.1, 921:5.2.3.5, 921:17.3.3.10, 921:21.15.2, 921:25.3.1, 921:Table 25.3.1 see
also specific fuels, e.g. Gasoline
Live fire training evolutions, use in 1403:4.3, 1403:5.3, 1403:6.3, 1403:7.3, 1403:8.3,
1403:A.4.3.3 to A.4.3.9, 1403:A.5.3.3 to A.5.3.6, 1403:A.6.3.4 to A.6.3.10, 1403:A.7.3.3 to
Copyright NFPA
A.7.3.14, 1403:A.8.3.3 to A.8.3.8
Low-risk
Main
Main fuel temperature permit
Municipal solid waste (MSW) see Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Nuclear fabrication and reprocessing facilities 801:7.3, 801:A.7.3.2 to A.7.3.3.1, 801:C.6, 801:C.7
Oil see Oil, fuel
Pulverized fuel systems 85:4.2.1, 85:Chap. 9
Refuse derived (RDF) see Refuse, Fuel derived from
Separation of, provision of
Solid see Solid fuel
Storage and handling, marinas and boatyards 303:4.1.1(1), 303:6.2.1.1.2, 303:7.2.1.5(2),
303:7.2.1.5(2) to (4), 303:8.2.3.2.6, 303:8.3, 303:A.8.13(1)
Supplementary
Target 921:5.10.2.1, 921:5.10.2.4, 921:5.10.2.8
Vehicular see also Fueling of vehicles
Alternative fuels See Alternative fuels
Compressed natural gas (CNG), as vehicle fuel 52
Fire investigations 921:25.3, 921:25.5.1, 921:25.8.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), as vehicle fuel 52
Wastewater treatment 820:Annex D
Fuel burning systems see also Appliances, Fuel-burning

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.2, 85:A.7.4.2.1.3.3
Functional requirements 85:4.6.2, 85:A.4.6.2.3.2.4 to A.4.6.2.4.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3, 85:A.8.4.3
Pulverized fuel systems, storage firing systems 85:9.5.3.1
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4, 85:A.5.3.4.1 to A.5.3.4.6.1
Stokers 85:10.2, 85:A.10.2, 85:G.1.1
Fuel cell power plants 54:10.31, 5000:6.4.2.61, 5000:50.1(7)
Copyright NFPA
Fuel cell power systems 70:692, 853
Definition 853:3.3.12, 853:A.3.3.12
Engineered and field-constructed 853:4.4, 853:5.1.1(7), 853:5.5.2
Definition 853:3.3.12.1, 853:A.3.3.12.1
Pre-engineered and matched modular components 853:4.3, 853:5.1.1(7), 853:5.5.2, 853:7.1.1(2)
Definition 853:3.3.12.2, 853:A.3.3.12.2
Prepackaged, self-contained 853:4.2
Fuel controlled fire 921:5.3.7, 921:5.10.2.5

Fuel damage
Fuel dispensing facilities see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Fuel dispensing stations see Dispensing stations
Fuel dispensing systems and devices 5000:12.28, 5000:30.8.2.5.3

Aircraft 407:4.3.16, 407:4.3.17
Self-service 407:4.6.3, 407:A.4.6.3.5
Compressed natural gas 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.1, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.1.1, 1:A.42.5.1.1.2,
30A:12.2.2, 30A:12.2.3, 30A:12.5
Definition 52:3.3.46.2, 58:3.3.78
Hydrogen 52:14.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.3, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.3, 30A:12.2.2,
30A:12.2.3, 30A:12.5, 52:12.2.4.5, 52:12.4
LP-Gas 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.2, 1:69.3.13, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.2.2.1, 1:A.42.5.2.4.2.2,
30A:12.2.2, 30A:12.2.3, 30A:12.5, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.24
Marinas and boatyards 30A:11.2.3, 30A:11.4, 303:6.2.1.1.2, 303:8.3.10
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.5, 1:42.3.4, 1:42.4.2.6, 1:A.42.2.5.6.3, 30A:4.3.3.8(3),
30A:Chap. 5, 30A:Table 8.3.1, 30A:Chap. 9, 30A:13.2.2.1, 30A:13.2.3.9(4), 30A:13.2.3.10(4)
CNG, LNG, and LP-Gas 30A:12.2.2, 30A:12.2.3, 30A:12.5, 52:12.2.4.5, 52:12.4
Marine fueling 30A:11.2.3, 30A:11.4
Vapor processing systems 30A:10.1.2
Vapor recovery systems 30A:10.2.1
Overhead type device 30A:6.6.3, 30A:Table 8.3.1
Definition 30A:3.3.6, 30A:A.3.3.6
Recreational vehicles, systems on 1192:5.11.6 to 5.11.8
Fuel gas 54, 921:9.2, 921:9.7.1.2, 921:A.9.2 see also Compressed gas; Compressed natural gas
(CNG); Hydrogen; Liquefied gas; Liquefied natural gas (LNG); LP-Gas
Copyright NFPA
Building systems 921:Chap. 9, 921:17.3.1.7, 921:17.3.3.4, 921:17.3.3.9
Combustion of 921:5.1.2.1, 921:5.2.3.4, 921:A.5.2.3.4
Confined 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4
Cutting systems, oxygen-fuel gas 51
Cylinder storage 51:4.3, 51:4.4.3, 51:5.2.2, 51:A.4.3.1
Definition 51:3.3.7, 86:3.3.21, 820:3.3.35.2, 820:A.3.3.35.2, 921:3.3.77, 5000:3.3.270.3
Depth-of-char patterns with 921:6.3.6, 921:17.4.3.5
Endothermic generators 86:12.1.3.1, 86:12.1.3.2, 86:A.12.1.3
Explosions 921:9.1.1, 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4, 921:21.7.1, 921:21.8, 921:21.13.4.4.3,
921:21.14.3, 921:A.21.8.1 to A.21.8.4
Secondary explosions 921:21.8.4, 921:21.13.2.4.2, 921:A.21.8.4
Fugitive 921:6.3.6, 921:9.1.1.1, 921:9.9.5.2 to 9.9.5.4, 921:9.9.7, 921:21.8.3, 921:21.14.3,
921:21.16, 921:A.9.9.7
Jets 921:6.3.7.10.3, 921:21.17.6
Liquid, used in cutting, welding, and allied processes 51:1.5
Manifolds 51:5.1, 51:A.5.1.2
National Code 54
Odorization of see Gas, Odorization
Piping system see Piping systems, Fuel gas
Pocketing 921:6.3.6, 921:21.8.2.2.1, 921:21.8.4, 921:Table 21.13.3.1
Releases 329:5.4.12, 329:B.2
Storage tanks and systems 86:12.1.5.1(C)
Underground migration of 921:9.9.7, 921:21.8.3, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:A.9.9.7
Vehicle fires, in 921:25.3.2, 921:25.5.1.4, 921:25.5.1.5
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:D.2.1, 820:D.2.6
Welding systems, oxygen-fuel gas 51
Fuel gas fired units 86:5.1.1.5, 86:6.2, 86:8.8, 86:12.8.8.1, 86:A.5.2.13, 86:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.11.1 see
also Direct gas-fired heaters; Heaters
Boiler-furnaces 85:4.6.9, 85:A.4.6.9
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.1, 85:7.10.2.2, 85:A.7.10.2.2
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.1.2, 85:8.4.2.2.2, 85:8.4.3.2.1, 85:8.4.3.2.2,
85:8.7.3.2.2, 85:8.8, 85:A.8.4.3.2.1.9, 85:A.8.4.3.2.2.1, 85:A.8.4.3.2.2.2, 85:A.8.8.1 to
A.8.8.5.8
6.4.3.2.6, 85:6.6, 85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.6.3.2.1 to A.6.6.7.2.1.1(2), 85:B.2,
85:C.1
Burners 86:6.2.2, 86:6.2.10, 86:8.4.2.2, 86:A.6.2.10.6
6.4.3.2.6, 85:6.6, 85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.6.3.2.1 to A.6.6.7.1.1, 85:B.2,
Copyright NFPA
85:C.1
High pressure fuel gas system
Low pressure or atmospheric fuel gas system
Maintenance 86:G.5
Safety equipment 86:8.4, 86:8.7.1, 86:8.7.2, 86:A.8.4.1.1, 86:A.8.4.2, 86:A.8.7.1.2 to A8.7.1.10,
86:A.8.7.2
Salt bath heating systems 86:12.10.3.2
Fuel hydrants see Hydrants, fuel
Fuel lines
Compressed natural gas 52:4.8, 52:6.13.1
Hydrogen 52:5.8, 52:7.4.2, 52:A.5.9.3
Fuel load 921:5.6.1, 921:7.2.1.2, 921:7.2.2.3.2, 921:7.2.4, 921:19.3.2(6), 921:19.4.1(9),

5000:5.5.2.6, 5000:A.5.5.2.6 see also Fire load
As arson indicator 921:22.2.3, 921:22.2.5
Definition 1:3.4.10, 1:A.3.4.10, 76:3.7.5, 101:3.3.144.1, 101:A.3.3.144.1, 909:3.3.33, 921:3.3.78,
5000:3.3.367.3, 5000:A.3.3.367.3
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.10.3.4, 909:16.9.8, 909:B.3.3.3
Wildland fire protection 909:12.12.2, 909:12.12.3
Fuel modification (wildfire prevention) 1144:Chap. 6, 1144:A.5.1.3.3

Definition 1051:3.3.20, 1144:3.3.9
Fuel oil see Oil, fuel
Fuel packages (test)

Definition 555:3.3.3, 555:8.3, 555:A.3.3.3
Room flashover, potential for 555:4.6, 555:Chap. 8, 555:9.4, 555:Chap. 10, 555:A.9.4.1.2 to
A.9.4.4
Fuel product lines 303:8.3.9

Definition 303:3.3.10, 303:A.3.3.10
Fuel-rich 85:6.6.5.1.5.7(A), 85:6.7.5.1.5.7(A), 85:6.8.5.1.5.7(A), 85:7.4.3.6.4, 85:7.4.4.4.2.4,

85:10.3.1.5
Fuel spills see also Releases; Spill control

Aircraft fuel servicing 407:5.2, 407:A.5.2, 415:4.1.5.3, 415:C.1
Aircraft incidents 424:C.2.8, 424:F.3
Copyright NFPA
Spills 402:9.1.7, 402:10.7.8, 402:10.12, 402:12.3.2, 402:14.2.5, 402:14.5.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A:5.2, 59A:13.2.1, 59A:13.5.4, 59A:13.8
Potential fuel spill points 415:4.1.5.3, 415:C.1
Fuel storage tenders, movable see Tenders, movable fuel storage
Fuel supply
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.27.1, 20:9.6.2.2, 20:11.4, 20:11.6.4, 20:A.5.27.1, 20:A.9.6.2,
20:A.11.4.2 to A.11.4.7, 20:A.11.6.4, 20:B.1.32
Gas fueled engines 37:Chap. 5
Liquid fueled engines 37:Chap. 6
Manufactured homes 501:10.4, 501:10.5, 501A:Chap. 4
Vehicles 921:25.3, 921:25.5.1, 921:25.8.1
Fuel systems
Aircraft see Aircraft fuel, Systems
Airport see Airport fuel systems
Compressed natural gas 52
Emergency power supply systems 110:7.9, 110:A.7.9.1.2, 110:A.7.9.6, 110:A.7.9.7
Fire apparatus
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.4.3, 1925:Table 5.1, 1925:5.2.1 to 5.2.5, 1925:12.2.2,
1925:12.5.1.1, 1925:12.5.1.2, 1925:12.5.2, 1925:12.5.2.3, 1925:12.5.2.4, 1925:13.2.2
Pumps 1906:10.5, 1906:A.10.5.1.1.1 to A.10.5.1.3.1
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.11, 1912:5.9, 1912:6.9
Wildland 1906:5.2.4, 1906:10.5, 1906:A.5.2.4.1.1.1 to A.5.2.4.2.1.3, 1906:A.10.5.1.1.1 to
A.10.5.1.3.1
Hydrogen 52
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles see Liquefied natural gas (LNG), Vehicular fuel systems
Marine
Fire investigations 921:28.4.1, 921:28.4.2, 921:28.7.2, 921:A.28.4.1.2, 921:A.28.4.1.3,
921:A.28.4.2.1 to A.28.4.2.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.4.3, 1925:Table 5.1, 1925:5.2.1 to 5.2.5, 1925:12.2.2,
1925:12.5.1.1, 1925:12.5.1.2, 1925:12.5.2, 1925:12.5.2.3, 1925:12.5.2.4, 1925:13.2.2
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 7, 302:C.4
Pulverized see Pulverized fuel systems
Fuel tanks see also Oil tanks

Aircraft 1:42.4.3.3, 1:A.42.4.3.3.1, 402:8.3, 402:11.1.8, 402:12.3.3, 402:12.12.5, 402:14.4.5,
402:14.6.2, 402:A.8.3.5, 410:4.5(3), 410:6.2, 410:6.3, 410:8.2.3, 410:8.2.4, 410:10.2.5,
Copyright NFPA
410:A.6.2, 410:A.6.3.18 to A.6.3.20, 410:A.8.2.4, 410:Annex C
Inerting
Airports (storage tanks) 407:4.4.4, 407:A.4.4.4.1
Definition 37:3.3.11.2, 37:A.3.3.11.2
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.5.1.1, 110:5.5.2, 110:5.5.3, 110:7.9.1 to 7.9.5,
110:A.5.5.2, 110:A.5.5.3, 110:A.7.9.1.2, 110:A.7.11.5
Engine-mounted 37:6.2.2 to 6.2.4, 37:6.3.1, 37:6.6.1, 37:6.6.2
Fire apparatus 1901:12.3.4, 1901:A.12.3.4.1
Refurbishing of 1912:5.11.5, 1912:6.11.5
Generators 1:25.1.12.2
Heliports 1:21.3.3.2
Integral see Integral fuel tanks
Liquid fueled engines 37:Chap. 6
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.8.1.5, 303:7.2.1.5(3), 303:7.2.1.5(4), 303:7.2.3.2(3), 303:8.3.5 to
8.3.8, 303:8.8.5(8), 303:8.8.6, 303:8.10.5
Marine vessels 301:6.1.8, 301:Chap. 16, 301:B.1.5, 301:B.1.10.4
Fire investigations 921:28.4.7.1, 921:28.6.2.6, 921:28.10.1.1.4, 921:28.10.2.1
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:4.2.1, 302:4.3.1, 302:4.4.1, 302:5.6, 302:7.1.5.3,
302:7.1.6, 302:7.2 to 7.4, 302:7.5.3.5, 302:8.4.2, 302:9.8, 302:A.4.1.2, 302:A.7.2.2.5.3,
302:A.7.5.3.5(5), 302:A.8.4.2.8, 302:A.9.8.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.8.6, 301:21.10, 301:21.15.2.6.1.1(1), 301:21.15.3,
301:21.15.13.2
Towing vessels 301:19.4.1, 301:19.10
Motor vehicles 921:25.8.2.1, 921:25.8.2.2, 1906:5.3.4, 1906:A.5.3.4.1
Pump engine 1:13.4.4.4, 1:A.13.4.4.4, 1906:10.10, 1906:A.10.10
Recreational vehicles
Gasoline or diesel fuel 1192:5.11.3
Liquid fuel 1192:5.10
Side-mounted fuel 1192:5.10.3(6)
Fuel trip 85:4.6.4, 85:A.4.6.4.2.4

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers
Fluidized bed combustion, special problems of 85:7.3.3.9
Interlocks 85:7.9.2.4.4, 85:7.9.2.4.9.2, 85:A.7.9.2.4.9
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Main fuel trip 85:7.6.2.2.5.1, 85:7.6.2.6, 85:7.9.2.4.9, 85:A.7.6.2.2.5, 85:A.7.9.2.4.9
Warm-up burners 85:7.4.3.4, 85:7.4.4.2, 85:7.7.4, 85:7.7.5.3, 85:7.8.4, 85:7.8.5.3,
85:A.7.4.3.4.1.4, 85:A.7.7.5.3(5)
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.7.4.1.5, 85:8.7.4.2.1.5, 85:8.8.1.1, 85:8.8.5.5,
85:8.10.2.5.2, 85:8.10.4.4, 85:8.10.4.6
Master 85:4.6.1, 85:4.6.3.2.6.1
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.5.4.2.2.1, 85:7.5.4.2.2.2, 85:7.6.2.5, 85:7.7.5.3,
85:7.8.5.3, 85:7.9.2.4.4, 85:7.9.2.4.9, 85:7.9.3.2, 85:7.9.3.3.3.1, 85:7.9.3.5, 85:7.9.3.6.3,
85:7.9.3.6.4, 85:A.7.9.2.4.9, 85:A.7.9.3.2.2.5
Definition 85:3.3.97, 85:A.3.3.97
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.6.6, 85:8.7.4.1.5, 85:8.7.4.2.2, 85:8.7.4.3,
85:8.8.9.1, 85:8.8.9.2.1, 85:8.8.9.2.4, 85:8.8.9.3.1, 85:8.9.5.2, 85:8.10.2.5.2, 85:8.10.4.4
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.2.14, 85:Tables 6.4.2.3.1(a) to (c), 85:6.4.2.3.4.2,
85:6.4.2.3.4.3, 85:6.4.2.3.6.5, 85:6.4.2.3.6.6, 85:6.4.2.3.7.5, 85:6.4.2.3.7.6, 85:6.4.2.3.10,
85:6.4.2.3.11, 85:6.4.2.3.12.1, 85:6.6.4.2, 85:6.6.5.2.5, 85:6.6.5.2.10.1, 85:6.6.7.2.1.1,
85:6.7.4.2, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.7.5.2.5, 85:6.7.7.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.8.5.2.5,
85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B), 85:A.6.4.2.3.10(8), 85:A.6.4.2.3.11, 85:A.6.4.2.3.12.1(5),
85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2), 85:B.2.2, 85:B.3.2, 85:B.3.4.8
Relay 85:4.6.3.2.4, 85:A.4.6.3.2.4
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.1.3, 85:6.4.2.1.4, 85:6.4.2.2.5, 85:6.4.2.2.8, 85:6.4.2.2.14,
85:6.4.2.3.9 to 6.4.2.3.12, 85:6.4.3.2.11, 85:6.4.3.2.12, 85:6.6.3.6.4, 85:6.6.4, 85:6.6.5.2.6.2,
85:6.6.5.2.10.1, 85:6.6.5.2.10.2, 85:6.6.5.2.11.6(B), 85:6.6.5.2.13.2, 85:6.6.5.2.14, 85:6.6.7.2.1,
85:6.7.4, 85:6.7.5.3.3, 85:6.7.7.2.1, 85:6.8.2.1(7), 85:6.8.4, 85:A.6.4.2.1.3, 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3) to
A.6.4.2.3.12.1(5), 85:A.6.6.4.3, 85:A.6.7.4.3, 85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2), 85:A.6.8.4.1 to A.6.8.4.4.4,
85:B.2.2, 85:C.1.4
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.7.3, 85:9.4.7.5, 85:9.5.4.2, 85:9.5.4.3.3
Fueling nozzles 52:5.2.1(6), 52:5.11.1, 52:8.3.6, 52:9.2.7, 52:9.15.2.1

Fueling of vehicles see also Motor fuel dispensing facilities

Aircraft see Aircraft fuel
Compressed natural gas (CNG) residential fueling facility 52:Chap. 10
Heliports, at see Heliports
Hydrogen vehicles 52:Chap. 14
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles 52:Chap. 12
Marinas and boatyards 303:8.1.5(6), 303:8.1.6
Fueling piers
Definition 303:3.3.12, 303:A.3.3.12
Marinas and boatyards 303:8.3
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Fueling ramps, aircraft see Aircraft fuel, Ramps
Fueling receptacles 52:11.12.2.1, 52:11.12.9

Fueling stations see also Dispensing stations; Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Aircraft see Aircraft fuel
Definition 303:3.3.12, 303:A.3.3.12
Dry chemical extinguishing systems for 17:9.8, 17:A.9.8
Fugitive emissions see Emissions, fugitive
Fugitive fuel gas see Fuel gas, Fugitive
Fugitive material 484:6.4.2, 484:7.6, 484:8.2.6.3.12, 484:12.4.2, 484:12.4.10, 484:12.4.11,

484:12.4.14, 484:13.2.2.1, 484:A.6.4.2.1, 484:A.7.6.1.2, 484:A.12.4.2.1
Full face masks (dive) 1670:9.4.6.3(10), 1670:9.4.6.3(12), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(10)

Full facepiece air-purifying respirators 1500:7.5.3.6.1, 1500:7.11.3, 1500:A.7.5.3.6, 1500:A.7.11.3.3
Full room involvement 921:Fig. 5.10.2.7, 921:5.10.2.8, 921:5.10.4, 921:5.10.5, 921:6.3.2.1.4,

921:6.3.2.2.2, 921:6.3.2.4, 921:6.3.3.2, 921:6.3.7.8, 921:6.3.7.11.1, 921:17.4.1.4, 921:22.2.1.4,
921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Fully enclosed personnel area

Fume incinerators 30B:5.4.6, 86:Chap. 9, 86:10.1.1.9, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.8.19.7, 86:A.9.2.1, 96:9.3.1,

96:9.3.2, 96:11.1.8
Definition 30B:3.4.3, 86:3.3.24, 96:3.3.27
Fumigation 307:10.6, 307:A.10.6

Agricultural and food products facilities 61:A.12.6.2, 61:Annex C
Functional
Definition 1851:3.3.38, 1971:3.3.46
Functional capability
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Functionally dependent facilities (flood resistance)
Definition 5000:3.3.204.3, 5000:39.2.12
Functions
Furnace rooms 101:7.12, 5000:11.12, 5000:15.6.2.8, 5000:15.7.3.4.1(4), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(a),

5000:17.3.2.1(1)(a), 5000:18.3.2.1(1)(a), 5000:Table 19.3.2.1, 5000:28.3.2.1, 5000:A.28.3.2.1
Furnaces 86 see also Direct fired systems

Access see Access, Furnaces
Atmosphere see Atmosphere furnaces
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.5, 85:7.10.2.1.1, 85:A.7.3.2, 85:A.7.5
Attic 31:10.7
Batch 86:10.1.1.3(4), 86:10.1.7, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.10.1.7
Bell see Heating cover furnaces (Class C)
Car bottom see Heating cover furnaces (Class C)
Central heating 54:Table 10.2.3(a), 54:Table 10.2.3(b), 54:10.3, 54:A.10.3.6, 54:A.10.3.7.3
Central warm-air
Clearances, warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:5.1.4
Continuous 86:10.1.1.3(4), 86:13.3.1.6, 86:A.13.3.1.6
Cooling units used with 90B:6.1.5
Definition 85:3.3.76, 211:3.3.88.1 to 3.3.88.14
Direct vent central
Downflow
Duct 211:Table 5.2.3.2
Cooling units, combined with 90A:4.2.4.4
Definition 31:3.3.29.2, 54:3.3.46.3, 211:3.3.88.11
Gas 54:10.10
Oil 31:10.8
Dwellings, fire hazards from 1452:6.5.1, 1452:6.5.2, 1452:6.5.4.5
Electric muffle 259:4.2, 259:Chap. 7, 259:A.4.2.5, 259:B.2
Enclosed
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Floor 211:Table 5.2.3.2
Definition 31:3.3.29.3, 31:A.3.3.29.3, 211:3.3.88.12
Gas 54:10.11
Definition 54:3.3.46.5, 54:K.1.15, 54:K.1.16
Oil 31:10.9, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Forced-air 31:Fig. 10.6.3, 31:10.6.6, 31:10.6.7, 31:10.7, 31:A.10.6.3
With cooling unit 54:10.3.8(1)
Definition 31:3.3.29.4, 54:3.3.46.6
Gravity
With booster fan
Definition 31:3.3.29.6, 54:K.1.21
Definition 31:3.3.29.5, 54:K.1.20
With integral fan
Definition 31:3.3.29.7, 54:K.1.22
Heating cover see Heating cover furnaces (Class C)
Heating systems 86:5.2.5, 86:Chap. 6, 86:12.3.3.2, 86:12.4.3.2, 86:12.5.3.2, 86:12.10.3
Vacuum induction furnaces 86:13.5.2, 86:A.13.5.2
Horizontal
Industrial 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 51, 1:61.4.6.6.2(12), 1:61.7.3.1(12), 1:66.2.4.3.1(12),
1:66.5.6(12), 13:21.17, 13:21.20.16.2.1, 13:21.20.19.2.1, 13:21.20.20.2.1, 86
Special process atmosphere, using 13:21.18
Stationary-type 31:10.11
Integral quench 86:1.1.5, 86:5.1.3.5, 86:12.8, 86:13.2, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.12.8.1.1 to A.12.8.7.5(C),
86:A.13.2.1 to A.13.2.6.11(C)
Manufactured housing 225:8.2.2, 225:10.4.7.2, 501:5.3.2.3, 501:5.3.3.1(3), 501:5.3.3.1(4),
501:5.6.3.3, 501:10.8.5.1, 501:10.8.5.4, 501:10.14.2, 501:10.14.9.2.3, 501:11.5(3)
Metals, combustible, processing of 484:8.2.4.3, 484:9.2.2.5, 484:11.1.3.2 to 11.1.3.4, 484:11.3.2.5,
484:12.2.4.1, 484:12.2.4.2, 484:12.2.4.6, 484:12.2.4.9, 484:A.8.2.4.3, 484:A.9.2.2.5.1,
484:A.11.1.2.4, 484:A.12.2.4.1
Heat treating 484:7.2.2, 484:8.12.5.1.2, 484:8.12.5.1.3, 484:8.12.9, 484:9.6.1.3, 484:A.7.2.2,
484:C.7.3
Melting and casting 484:7.2.1, 484:A.7.2.1
Niobium facilities 484:8.2.1.2.1, 484:8.2.1.2.2, 484:8.2.2, 484:A.8.2.1.2.1, 484:A.8.2.2.1 to
A.8.2.2.6
Sintering 484:8.7.8 to 8.7.10, 484:8.12.3.2, 484:8.12.7, 484:8.12.8, 484:9.4.3.5, 484:9.5.3.2,
484:11.6.2.2, 484:12.2.3.2, 484:A.8.12.7.1, 484:A.8.12.8, 484:A.11.6.2.2
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Tantalum facilities 484:9.2.1.3 to 9.2.1.5, 484:9.2.1.7 to 9.2.1.9, 484:A.9.2.1.3, 484:A.9.2.1.5,
484:A.9.2.1.7.2, 484:A.9.2.1.8
Titanium facilities 484:10.2.1.2, 484:10.2.1.3, 484:10.2.1.6, 484:10.2.1.7, 484:A.10.2.1.3
Zirconium facilities 484:11.2.1.2, 484:11.2.1.3, 484:11.2.1.5, 484:11.2.1.6, 484:A.11.2.1.3
Molten salt see Salt bath furnaces, molten
Mounting 211:12.5.1.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.1, 85:6.5, 85:6.6.3.5.2, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.3.5.2,
85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.8.2, 85:6.8.3.5.2, 85:6.8.4.4.6, 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(B),
85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.5.1 to A.6.5.3.2.4.1(2), 85:A.6.7.5.2.8.2
Alarms 85:6.4.3.2.15 to 6.4.3.2.19, 85:6.4.3.2.25, 85:6.4.3.2.26, 85:6.4.3.2.37
Duct burners 85:6.6.3.6.1
Oil-burning equipment 31:Chap. 10
Pipeless 90B:4.3.6, 90B:5.1.3.1(B)
Plasma arc
Pressure 85:9.4.5.1.2.2, 85:9.4.5.2.2.3, 85:9.4.5.2.3, 85:9.4.5.2.4.3(A), 85:9.4.7.6
Pulverized fuel see Pulverized fuel systems
Refrigeration systems, used with 31:10.10, 54:10.3.8
Registers 90B:4.3.5, 90B:4.3.6
Return plenum 501:10.8.5.4, 501:10.14.9.2.3
Single burner boilers 85:5.2, 85:5.3.4.5
Solid fuel–burning 90B:6.3.4, 90B:6.3.5, 90B:A.6.3.4(2)
Special atmosphere 86:1.1.1, 86:1.1.2, 86:1.1.5, 86:Chap. 12, 86:A.1.1, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:Annex G
Definition 86:3.3.25.5, 86:A.3.3.25.5
Stokers 85:10.2.1.1.1, 85:10.2.1.2.3, 85:10.5 to 10.7, 85:A.10.2.1.2.3, 90B:Table 5.1.2.1,
90B:6.3.2
Suction 85:9.4.5.1.2.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.1, 85:9.4.5.2.2.2, 85:9.4.5.2.4.3(B)
Supplementary
Supply plenum 501:10.14.2
Tip up see Heating cover furnaces (Class C)
Upflow
Vacuum see Vacuum furnaces
Wall 31:Table A.10.5.4, 54:10.27, 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:10.1.2
Definition 31:3.3.65, 31:A.3.3.65, 211:3.3.88.14
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Direct vent
Recessed 31:10.13
Vented 54:10.27.1.3, 54:10.27.1.4, 54:Table 12.5.1
Definition 54:3.3.46.7, 54:K.1.48, 54:K.1.49
Furnishings 1:12.6, 1:14.8.3.3.1.1, 1:A.14.8.3.3.1.1, 101:10.2.4.5, 101:10.3, 101:A.10.3.1 to A.10.3.7

Airport terminal buildings 415:A.4.1.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 1:20.6.2.5, 1:A.20.6.2.5.1, 101:20.7.5, 101:21.7.5,
101:A.20.7.5.1, 101:A.21.7.5.1
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.4, 1:A.20.1.4.4.2 to A.20.1.4.4.6, 101:12.7.4, 101:13.7.4,
101:A.12.7.4.3, 101:A.13.7.4.3
Cultural property occupancies 909:A.12.1
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.3.2.3.4, 1:A.20.3.3.2.3.4.2, 101:16.7.4, 101:17.7.4
101:23.7.4, 101:A.22.4.4.13, 101:A.22.7.4, 101:A.23.7.4, 5000:A.21.3.2.1
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.3.3, 1:A.20.2.3.4.2, 1:A.20.3.3.1, 101:14.7.4, 101:15.7.4,
5000:17.5.5
1:A.20.6.2.5.2, 101:18.7.5, 101:19.7.5, 101:A.18.7.5.1, 101:A.18.7.5.6(2), 101:A.19.7.5.1,
101:A.19.7.5.6(2)
Historic structures and sites 914:8.2(3), 914:9.5.3.2.1
Hotels and dormitories 1:20.8.2.5, 1:A.20.8.2.5.5, 101:28.3.3.4, 101:29.3.3.4
Industrial occupancies 101:40.7
Means of egress, in 1:14.4.2, 101:7.1.10.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:37.7.4
Merchant vessels 301:7.1.4, 301:7.3.4.2, 301:8.4, 301:10.3.3, 301:20.2.3, 301:21.4.1,
301:21.15.12.6, 301:A.8.4.2 to A.8.4.8.2
101:A.32.7.5, 101:A.33.7.5
Storage occupancies 101:42.9
Furniture see also Upholstered furniture

Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.6.1.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table
9.3.2.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2
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Fire investigations 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:5.6.6.2, 921:5.8.3.6, 921:6.2.14, 921:6.3.2.4,
921:15.2.6.6.3, 921:16.10.2.14, 921:16.10.2.15, 921:22.2.5, 921:A.5.6.6.2, 921:A.6.2.14
Health care occupancies
Anesthetizing locations 99:C.13.1.5.1, 99:E.6.6.8.9, 99:E.6.6.13.4 to E.6.6.13.6
Electrostatic hazard 99:20.3.6.2.2, 99:A.20.3.6.2.2.1
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.6.2.2, 99:A.20.3.6.2.2.1
Mixed facilities 99:E.6.7.6
Fusees 1123:1.1.2(5), 1123:8.1.6.2, 1123:8.2.6, 1123:A.8.2.6

Fuseholders 70:240 .V, 70:240 .VI, 70:430.90, 70:490.21(B)
Fuselage, aircraft 402:8.1.2, 402:10.6.1, 402:10.7, 402:11.1.4, 402:12.8, 402:14.6.1 to 14.6.3

Broken 402:6.1.1, 402:9.4.1, 402:10.4.2
Definition 402:3.3.53, 403:3.3.16
Entry into 402:11.3.1
Fire penetrating 402:10.1.3, 402:10.4.4, 402:10.7.2, 402:14.6.1
Fuel storage in/near 402:8.3.1, 402:8.3.2
Fuses (explosives/fireworks) 495:Table 9.3.1(b), 495:10.3.1, 495:10.3.2, 495:10.5.5, 1123:4.1.2,

1123:4.1.4, 1123:8.2.1, 1123:8.2.2.1, 1123:A.4.2.2.5, 1123:A.8.2.1, 1123:D.3.5.1, 1124:4.1.3,
1124:5.7.5, 1124:C.3.6.1
Aerial shells 1124:C.4.2.4 to C.4.2.6
Covered see Covered fuses
Safety see Safety fuses
Fuses (power) 70:230.95(B), 70:240, 70E:130.6(J), 70E:130.7(D)(1)(b), 70E:400.14,

70E:410.9(A)(4)(a), 921:8.1.2, 921:8.4, 921:8.6.1, 921:8.6.2, 921:25.4.2, 1452:6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.5
Appliances 921:24.5.2.4, 921:24.5.3.2.1
Definitions 70:100 .II, 70E:100.I, 70E:100.II
Disconnecting means 70:240.40, 70E:410.9(A)(3)
Edison-based type 73:4.3.5
Electronically actuated
Definition 70:100 .II
Generators, constant-voltage 70:445.12(A)
Maintenance of 70B:7.7.4.9, 70B:8.3.2, 70B:9.3, 70B:9.9.1, 70B:Table 12.2.2, 70B:12.7,
70B:Chap. 16, 70B:18.5.1.2, 70B:25.3.3, 70B:27.2.2.1.1(4), 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1,
70E:225.1
Motors 70:430 .III, 70:430 .IV, 70B:Table 12.2.2, 70B:12.7
Over 600 volts 70:230.208, 70:490.21(B), 70E:450.1(E)(2), 70E:450.1(E)(3)
In parallel, not permitted 70:240.8, 70:404.17
Potential (voltage) transformers 70:450.3(C)
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Testing 70B:21.5.4, 70B:21.10.1, 70B:27.6.5.1
Type S nontamperable 73:4.3.5
Vented expulsion 70B:16.2.3.4, 70B:Table I.1
Fusible links
Cooking equipment, detection for 96:11.2.4, 96:11.2.5, 96:11.6.7, 96:15.2, 96:A.11.2.4
Dampers 80:19.2.3, 80:19.3.1.7, 80:19.4.4, 80:19.4.8, 80:A.19.3.1.7
Dry chemical systems 17:9.3.1.1 to 9.3.1.3, 17:9.3.4.1.1, 17:9.3.4.1.2, 17:11.3.2, 17:A.11.3.2
Fire doors 80:8.4.2.1.2, 80:8.4.3.7, 80:10.4.1.2, 80:11.4.1.2, 80:11.4.3.2.2, 80:13.4.2, 80:A.7.4.1
Inspection and maintenance 80:5.2.5.2, 80:5.2.14.4
Limitations 80:4.1.2, 80:A.4.1.2
Placement 80:4.7.1, 80:4.7.5, 80:A.4.7.5
Fire safety curtains 80:20.7.3.1, 80:20.7.3.2, 80:A.20.7.3.1
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.12, 170:A.6.12
Wet chemical systems 17A:5.6.1.2, 17A:5.6.1.6, 17A:5.6.2.1.1, 17A:7.3.3, 17A:A.7.3.3
Fusible plugs 402:8.1.4, 402:12.4.3
Fusion process (spray application) 33:Chap. 13, 33:14.1.1.2, 33:14.3.7, 33:14.3.8, 33:15.9,
33:A.14.3.7.2
G
G
Definition 59A:3.3.12, 59A:A.3.3.12
Gages see Gauges
Galleries 101:7.5.3.1, 101:7.5.3.2, 101:12.2.4.8, 101:12.4.5.9, 101:13.2.4.8, 101:13.4.5.9,

5000:11.5.3, 5000:15.4.4.2.3, 5000:15.4.4.3.3, 5000:16.2.2.3.2, 5000:16.2.4.6, 5000:16.3.1(2),
5000:16.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.8
Definition 301:3.3.35, 5000:3.3.267
Fly 101:12.4.5.8
Guards/railings 101:13.2.11.1
Marine vessels 301:7.2.2.4.1, 301:7.2.2.4.3, 301:7.2.2.4.4, 301:7.2.2.4.6, 301:21.3.1.1,
301:A.21.3.1.1.5
Stairs 101:12.2.2.3.2, 101:13.2.2.3.2
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 9.1.1.4(2), 820:Table 9.1.1.4(3),
820:D.2.4.13
Definition 820:3.3.34, 820:A.3.3.34
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Galleys see also Food preparation areas
Aircraft see Aircraft galleys
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:10.15.6, 302:10.15.7, 302:A.4.1.2, 302:A.10.15.7
Gallon 59:3.3.13
Definition 1:3.3.120, 32:3.3.11, 58:3.3.27, 1901:3.3.75, 1906:3.3.43, 1912:3.3.20, 1925:3.3.32
Galvanic isolators 302:10.18, 1925:18.1.6

Definition 302:3.3.14, 1925:3.3.34
Galvanically compatible 1925:6.11.1

Definition 302:3.3.15, 302:A.3.3.15, 1925:3.3.35
Gamma rays
Definition 801:3.3.17, 801:A.3.3.17
Gangway 1405:10.4.3, 5000:12.6.7.10, 5000:12.45.9.2, 5000:12.45.11.1

Definition 1405:3.3.40, 5000:3.3.268
Garages see also Parking structures

Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.5.4.3.5, 5000:15.5.5.5(3), 5000:15.7.2.4.1(2), 5000:15.7.2.4.1(4)
Commercial 70:511
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:511.2
Gas appliances 54:9.1.11, 54:9.1.11.2, 54:10.10.7, 54:10.18.4, 54:10.26.5
Grounding 70:250.112(F), 70:511.16
Live loads 5000:35.6.4, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.121, 5000:3.3.269
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, in 70:620.38
LP-Gas cargo vehicles at 1:69.6.2
LP-Gas-fueled vehicles at 1:42.5.2.7, 58:6.23.9, 58:7.2.3.4, 58:8.3.3.4, 58:9.7, 58:11.15,
58:13.2.1.4
LP-Gas systems on vehicles 1:69.3.12.9
Manufactured housing 225:7.6.4, 501:5.11
Motorsports venues 610:7.2.1.9
Parking see Parking structures
Private 5000:7.1.5.2.1.1, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(3)
Repair 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:30.2, 1:30.3, 1:42.2.7.4, 1:42.5.2.7, 1:69.3.12.9, 1:69.6.2.3.6,
1:A.30.2.8, 1:A.30.2.9.6, 30A, 5000:6.4.2.45, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(2), 5000:15.7.2.4.1(4),
5000:30.8.1.2 see also Motor fuel dispensing facilities
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Definition 54:3.3.48.1, 5000:3.3.269.3
Gas appliances 54:9.1.11.2
Major 30A:7.4.2, 30A:7.4.6, 30A:8.2.1, 30A:A.8.2.1
Minor
Residential
Appliance installation in 921:9.7.1.3, 921:A.9.7.1.3
Boats in 921:28.11.1
Carbon monoxide warning equipment for 720:1.1.2, 720:A.5.1.1
Doors, security of 730:13.4.1, 730:13.4.2.3
Fire extinguishers 10:F.2.2, 10:F.2.3, 10:F.4.4
Fire hazards in 1452:6.6.1, 1452:6.6.3, 1452:6.8.1
Gas appliances 54:9.1.10
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) 70:210.8(A)(2)
Sprinkler systems 13D:8.6.4, 13D:A.8.6.4, 13R:6.8.3, 13R:A.6.8.3.3
Garment materials
Garments see also Clothing; Protective clothing; Uniforms

CBRN technical rescue 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:5.1.9
Design requirements 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.2
Performance requirements 1951:7.3.2, 1951:A.7.1.1.7
CBRN terrorism incident first responder 1994:5.1.1.10, 1994:5.3.5.2(6), 1994:5.3.5.5, 1994:6.2.5
Definition 1994:3.3.12, 1994:A.3.35.1
Design requirements 1994:6.1.3, 1994:6.2
Performance requirements and test methods 1994:7.1.1.2, 1994:7.1.2, 1994:7.2.1.2,
1994:7.2.2, 1994:7.3.2, 1994:8.1.2 to 8.1.4, 1994:8.1.8, 1994:8.7 to 8.12, 1994:8.21,
1994:A.8.7.4.4.3, 1994:A.8.7.6.2
Closures 1992:5.2.3(1)(e), 1992:5.3.5.4(4), 1992:7.1.2, 1992:8.1.7, 1999:6.1.2.7 to 6.1.2.10,
1999:8.1.3.1
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:5.3.5.2(5), 1994:5.3.5.4(4),
1994:5.3.5.5(5), 1994:7.1.1.2, 1994:7.1.2.6, 1994:7.2.1.2, 1994:7.2.2.8, 1994:7.3.2.6,
1994:8.1.2, 1994:8.1.7, 1994:8.1.8, 1994:8.12
Definition 1951:3.3.42, 1951:3.3.43, 1992:3.3.29, 1992:3.3.30, 1992:3.3.63, 1994:3.3.2.1,
1994:3.3.37, 1999:3.3.43, 1999:3.3.44
Manufacturer's description 1992:5.3.5.2(5), 1992:5.3.5.4(4), 1992:5.3.5.5(5)
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Seam/closure breaking strength test 1992:7.1.9.2, 1992:8.8, 1994:7.1.2.6, 1994:7.2.2.8,
1994:7.3.2.6, 1994:8.12
Wildland fires, protective clothing and equipment for 1977:6.1.3 to 6.1.5, 1977:6.1.7 to 6.1.9,
1977:6.1.11, 1977:6.1.12, 1977:6.1.15, 1977:6.5.6 to 6.5.9, 1977:6.7.5, 1977:6.8.4,
1977:7.1.4, 1977:7.5.4, 1977:7.8.2
Definition 1581:3.3.21, 1999:3.3.42, 2112:3.3.14, 2113:3.3.18
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:6.1, 1999:6.6.2, 1999:7.1,
1999:7.1.1.8, 1999:7.6.4, 1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.3, 1999:8.1.7, 1999:8.2 to 8.8, 1999:8.34 to 8.36,
1999:8.37, 1999:8.39, 1999:8.42, 1999:8.43, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.6.1.1.2 to A.6.1.2.11,
1999:A.7.1.1, 1999:A.8.2.4.1 to A.8.2.6, 1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Definition 1999:3.3.29, 1999:A.3.3.29
Infection control 1581:4.1.3, 1581:5.5, 1581:5.7, 1581:8.4, 1581:8.4.1.1, 1581:A.5.5.1,
1581:A.8.4.6.1
Limited-use
Material
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:5.1.1.9(6), 1994:5.3.5.2(1),
1994:5.3.5.5(1), 1994:7.1.2.1 to 7.1.2.4, 1994:7.1.2.7, 1994:7.2.2.1 to 7.2.2.6, 1994:7.3.2.1 to
7.3.2.5, 1994:8.1.2 to 8.1.4, 1994:8.7 to 8.11, 1994:8.21, 1994:A.8.7.4.4.3, 1994:A.8.7.6.2
Definition 1951:3.3.44, 1994:3.3.46.2, 1999:3.3.45
One-piece, for wildland fire fighting 1977:6.1.2, 1977:6.1.3, 1977:6.1.15, 1977:Tables 6.1.17.3(d),
1977:Table 6.1.17.6, 1977:Fig. 6.1.17.7(c)
Outer
CBRN terrorism incident first responder 1994:5.1.1.10
Definition 1951:3.3.71, 1991:3.3.44, 1992:3.3.48, 1994:3.3.36.2, 1999:3.3.61
Protective see also Protective clothing
Definition 1851:3.3.69, 1851:3.3.92, 1994:3.3.36.3
Single-use
Definition 2112:3.3.14.2, 2112:A.3.3.14.2
Station/work uniform 1975
Gas 1:Tables 1.12.20(b) to (d) see also Gas; specific gases, e.g., Hydrogen
Air transport of 402:B.1.1, 402:B.4.1
Buoyancy of hot gases 92A:4.6.3.3, 92A:A.5.2.1
Classification
DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) 472:J.3
For incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.6.1.2, 901:Table 8.6.2.2, 901:Table 8.7.2.2,
901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2, 901:A.8.6.2.2,
901:A.8.7.2
As noncombustible 68:C.6
Combustible see Combustible gas
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Compressed see Compressed gas
Containers see Compressed gas containers; Containers; Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers;
LP-Gas containers
Convection 921:5.5.3
Corrosive see Corrosive gas
Definition 30A:3.3.8, 54:3.3.50, 58:3.3.28, 59:3.3.14, 68:3.3.17, 69:3.3.21, 901:3.3.49,
901:A.3.3.49, 921:3.3.81, 1404:3.3.13, 1981:3.3.21
Disposal of 86:12.1.1.3, 86:A.6.2.7.3
Dry gas 54:7.2.3, 54:7.2.4
Ethylene oxide 560
Exhaust systems for air conveying of 91
Explosions see Gas explosions
Flammable see Flammable gas
Flue see Flue gas
Fuel see Fuel gas
Health care occupancies, use in 99:11.9, 99:Table C.2.3.2, 99:C.13.1.2.3.2
Anesthetizing locations 99:13.4.1.2.7
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.8.3 to 20.2.8.8, 99:20.3.1.5.2, 99:20.3.3, 99:20.3.4.1.5.1,
99:A.20.2.8.6 to A.20.2.8.8, 99:A.20.3.1.5.2.2(2), 99:A.20.3.3.4
Nonflammable 99:9.4
Heavier-than-air 497:4.2.2, 497:4.2.4, 497:5.5.2, 497:5.6.5, 497:5.8.3.1(4), 497:A.5.5.2
Highly toxic 1:Tables 1.12.20(b) to (d), 1:53.8.2, 1:53.8.5, 1:60.1.3.2, 1:60.3.2.5.1,
1:63.1.3.1(2)(c), 1:63.2.3.1.4, 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table 63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.9, 1:A.63.3.9.3.6,
55:5.1.1(2)(c), 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.1.4, 55:6.3.2.4, 55:6.17.2.2, 55:6.18.1.1, 55:Table 7.1.6.2,
55:7.9, 55:7.9.2.1, 55:7.9.2.2, 55:A.7.9.3.6
Definition 1:3.3.122.5, 55:3.3.29.5
Ozone-gas generating equipment 1:Annex G
Ignition of 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.2, 921:5.7.4.3, 921:18.3.6
Inert see Inert gas
Initial fuel 921:18.4.1, 921:18.4.6
Irritant 1:63.1.3.1(2)(e), 55:5.1.1(2)(e)
Definition 1:3.3.122.7, 55:3.3.29.7
Laser systems, use in 115:6.4.3.2.1(1), 115:6.4.3.2.2, 115:6.4.3.2.2(1), 115:7.2, 115:Chap. 8,
115:A.7.2.4
Oxidizing gas 115:6.4.3.2.2(2), 115:8.4.1.2, 115:8.4.2.4, 115:12.5(5), 115:A.8.4.1.2
Reactive 115:Chap. 9
Leaks see Leakage, Gas
Lighter-than-air 497:4.2.1, 497:5.5.2, 497:5.6.5, 497:5.8.3.1(4), 497:Fig. 5.9.9(a), 497:Fig.
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5.9.9(b), 497:Fig. 5.10.9(a), 497:Fig. 5.10.9(b), 497:A.5.5.2
Liquefied see Liquefied gas
Manufactured homes, systems in 225:10.4, 225:12.7.1, 225:12.7.2, 225:A.10.4.2 to A.10.4.7.1,
225:A.12.7.2
Marine vessels, controlling hazards on 306
Medical see Medical gases
Natural see Natural gas
Nonflammable 1:63.1.3.1(1)(b), 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 55:5.1.1(1)(b)
Atmospheres 86:12.1.6(7)
Definition 1:3.3.122.11, 55:3.3.29.8
Mixtures 55:5.1.4.2
Quantity thresholds requiring special provisions 55:Table 6.3.1
Use, inverted 55:7.3.1.8
Odorization 52:4.2.1.1, 52:5.2.1, 52:5.2.2, 52:9.13.12.1, 58:4.2, 58:5.2.8.5, 58:14.4.5,
58:A.4.2.1, 58:A.4.2.3, 59:4.2, 59:A.4.2, 59A:5.3.6, 921:9.2.4, 921:9.9.7.2, 921:21.8.3.3,
921:21.15.6, 921:A.9.9.7.2, 921:B.6
Oxidizing see Oxidizing gas
Propellant
Definition 414:3.3.49, 414:A.3.3.49
Protective 496:4.2.2, 496:4.4, 496:4.5.1(3), 496:4.6, 496:4.10.3, 496:4.11.5, 496:4.11.6,
496:7.2, 496:8.3.1(2), 496:8.3.3, 496:8.3.4, 496:8.3.6, 496:9.2.8, 496:A.4.2.2, 496:A.4.4.1 to
A.4.4.4, 496:A.4.6, 496:A.7.2.2, 496:A.7.2.3, 496:A.9.2.8
Supply 496:4.2.1.1, 496:4.2.1.2, 496:4.4, 496:4.8.2, 496:4.11.5, 496:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.4
Purge69:7.2. to 7.7, 69:A.7.2.1 to A.7.7.1 see also Purge; Purging
Pyrophoric see Pyrophoric gas
Scavenged
Sewer see Sewer gas
Simple asphyxiant
Sludge see Sludge gas
Storage
Bulk atmosphere 86:12.1.5, 86:13.4, 86:A.12.1.5, 86:A.13.4
Bulk storage, hazardous material technician with specialty of 472:Annex F
Copyright NFPA
Cabinets see Gas cabinets
Construction sites, at 241:5.5.3
Containers, in see Compressed gas containers; Containers; Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
containers; LP-Gas containers
Cylinders, in see Cylinders
Tanks, compressed gas in 1:63.3.1, 1:A.63.3.1.1 to A.63.3.1.10.3, 55
Tanks, toxic gas in 326:6.4, 326:8.2.1.1(3), 326:A.6.4.2.1
Toxic gas see subentry : Toxic
Toxic 1:Table 1.12.20(b), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:60.1.3.2, 1:60.3.2.5.1, 1:63.1.3.1(2)(d),
1:63.1.3.4.1, 1:63.2.3.1.4, 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table 63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.9, 1:A.63.3.9.3.6,
55:5.1.1(2)(d), 55:5.1.4.1, 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.1.4, 55:6.3.2.4, 55:6.17.2.2, 55:6.18.1.1,
55:Table 7.1.6.2, 55:7.9, 55:7.9.2.1, 55:7.9.2.2, 55:A.7.9.3.6, 921:10.3.4.3, 921:12.2.7.1,
921:28.3.5.1, 5000:6.3.2.4.5(3), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table
35.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.122.17, 55:3.3.29.12, 326:3.3.26
Refrigerants 1:53.8.2, 1:53.8.5
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:8.6, 318:A.8.6.1, 318:A.8.6.2
Tanks, in 326:6.4, 326:8.2.1.1(3), 326:A.6.4.2.1
Treatment systems, hazardous gas 55:6.6.1.1(2), 55:7.5.3.4, 55:7.9.3, 55:7.9.5.3(2), 55:7.9.6.5.1,
55:A.7.9.3.6
Definition 1:3.3.233.12, 55:3.3.54.4
Unstable (reactive) 1:Table 1.12.20(b), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:63.1.3.1(1)(e), 1:63.1.3.1(1)(f),
1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table 63.2.9, 1:Table 63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.10, 55:5.1.1(1)(e), 55:5.1.1(1)(f),
55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.3, 55:Table 6.5, 55:Table 6.9, 55:6.17.2.2, 55:6.18.1.1,
55:Table 7.1.6.2, 55:7.3.1.13(3), 55:7.10, 55:7.10.1 to 7.10.3
Definition 1:3.3.122.18, 1:A.3.3.122.18, 55:3.3.29.13, 55:A.3.3.29.13
Utility
Fixed orifices, flow of gas through 54:Annex F
Vent see Vent gases
Gas accessories, installation of 54:Chap. 9
Gas-air mixers
Definition 58:3.3.29, 58:A.3.3.29, 59:3.3.15, 59:A.3.3.15
LP-Gas 58:5.21.8, 58:6.21.8, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 59:Chap. 9
Gas analyzers see Analyzers, gas
Gas appliances 54:8.3.4, 54:Chap. 9, 54:Chap. 11, 54:12.11.2.4(1), 54:Annex B see also Gas
utilization equipment
Chimney and vent connectors 31:6.5.26, 31:6.5.27, 54:12.11.11, 211:9.2.2.3, 211:Table 9.5.1.1,
211:9.6, 211:9.7.3, 211:9.7.12, 211:9.7.13, 211:9.8.3, 211:9.9.1, 211:9.9.5
Clothes dryers see Clothes dryers
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Combination units 54:9.1.21, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.5.3, 54:12.6.5.4, 54:A.12.6.5.3
Definition 54:3.3.6
Existing, safety inspection of 54:Annex H
Illuminating 54:10.16
Leakage test 54:8.2, 54:A.8.2.3
Manufactured housing 225:10.4.1, 225:10.4.2, 225:10.4.6, 225:10.4.7, 225:A.10.4.2,
225:A.10.4.6, 225:A.10.4.7.1
Nonresidential low-heat 54:12.6.2.1, 54:Table 12.8.4.4, 54:12.11.2.5, 54:12.11.14.2(3)
Nonresidential medium-heat 54:12.6.2.2, 54:Table 12.8.4.4, 54:12.11.14.3
Oil-and-gas burning appliances 31:Chap. 13
Outdoor cooking appliances 54:10.20
Purging 54:8.3.4
Refrigerator
Vented 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:7.2.5, 211:7.2.6, 211:9.6, 211:9.7.3, 211:9.11.1, 211:10.1.1,
211:10.1.2, 211:10.1.6, 211:10.4.2, 211:10.6.4.1, 211:10.6.4.2, 211:A.7.1.1.2
Appliance categorized vent diameter/area
Definition 54:3.3.7
Categories 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.1.3, 54:12.6.3.1, 54:12.7.1(3), 54:12.7.3.1, 54:12.9.4,
54:12.10.1, 54:12.10.2, 54:12.11, 54:Chap. 13, 54:A.12.11.3, 54:Annex G
Definition 54:3.3.6.11, 211:3.3.89, 211:A.3.3.89
Direct vent appliances 31:6.7.2, 54:12.3.5, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.7.2(1)(d), 54:12.9.1,
54:12.9.3, 211:10.7.1, 501:10.2.18, 501:10.8.4(1), 1192:5.4.6
Definition 31:3.3.23, 54:3.3.6.3, 211:3.3.3.2, 501:10.2.19
Sealed combustion system appliances (direct vent) 211:10.7.1
Ventilating hoods and exhaust systems 54:10.19.3, 54:12.3.3, 54:12.4.4, 54:12.7.2(1)(g),
54:A.12.3.3, 54:A.12.4.4, 211:10.7.2.1, 211:A.10.7.2.1
Gas ballast pumps

Gas cabinets 1:63.2.17, 1:63.3.5.3.1, 1:63.3.9.4.1, 55:4.9.2.3, 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.17, 55:7.5.3,
55:7.9.2.1, 55:7.9.4, 115:9.2.3, 115:9.2.7, 115:9.3.3, 115:9.4.1.1, 115:A.9.3.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.4.3
Definition 1:3.3.123, 1:A.3.3.123, 55:3.3.30, 55:A.3.3.30, 318:3.3.10, 5000:3.3.271,
5000:A.3.3.271
Hazardous materials identification 1:60.1.2.11.2.3
Copyright NFPA
Ozone 1:G.4.2
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.3, 318:5.4.4, 318:7.1.3.2, 318:8.3.6, 318:8.3.11,
318:8.4.2, 318:8.5.1.3, 318:8.5.2, 318:8.5.3(B), 318:8.5.3(H), 318:8.6.1, 318:8.9.1, 318:10.9.2.3,
318:A.4.1.2.3, 318:A.8.6.1
Gas chromatography see Chromatographic analysis
Gas-dangerous spaces 52:17.3.2, 52:17.15.6

Gas detection systems see Detection systems
Gas detectors see Carbon monoxide, Warning systems and detectors; Combustible gas,
Detectors; Flammable gas detectors
Gas equipment (medical) 99:5.3.12.4, 99:5.3.12.4.8, 99:Chap. 9, 99:B.6.1, 99:B.6.2.2, 99:B.6.3,

99:C.9 see also Gas utilization equipment
Anesthetizing locations 99:E.5
Home care 99:19.3.9
Hospital 99:13.3.9
Gas equipment (utilization) see Gas utilization equipment
Gas explosions
Fire investigations 921:6.3.7.11.2, 921:21.2.3.2, 921:21.2.4, 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4, 921:21.8,
921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:21.17.4, 921:A.21.8.1 to A.21.8.4, 921:A.21.17.4
Indices for 68:Annex C
Odorant verification 921:9.2.4.1 to 9.2.4.3, 921:9.9.7.2, 921:21.8.3.3, 921:A.9.9.7.2
Prevention systems 69
Venting 68
Gas-fired live fire training structures 1403:Chap. 5
Gas-fired systems see Fuel gas fired units
Gas fires see Flammable gas fires
Gas-handling equipment 820:Table 5.2

Definition 820:3.3.18.1, 820:A.3.3.18.1
Gas holders, acetylene 51:8.4.3, 51:A.8.4.3.1
Gas jet mixers

Gas layer temperature, average upper
Copyright NFPA
Gas lines see Piping systems, Gas
Gas mains
Gas manufacturers
Definition 1:3.3.124, 55:3.3.31
Gas meters 54:5.7, 54:A.5.7, 921:9.3.4, 921:9.9.4.2

LP-Gas see LP-Gas meters
Manufactured homes 501A:4.2.3, 501A:4.2.4, 501A:A.4.2.3.2
Gas mixing machines 54:7.11, 54:7.12.1(1), 54:7.12.3, 54:7.12.5, 54:A.7.12.5.1, 54:A.7.12.5.4 see
also Gas-air mixers
Gas mixtures, flammable 69:B.6
Gas piping see Piping systems, Gas
Gas powered systems 99:5.3.3.5, 99:5.3.10.1.2, 99:A.5.3.3.5

Gas quenching 86:5.8.4, 86:5.10, 86:A.5.10

Definition 86:3.3.28, 86:A.3.3.28
Gas rooms 1:60.1.2.9.1(2), 1:63.2.4, 1:63.3.5.3.3, 55:4.9.2.3, 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.4, 55:7.5.3,
55:7.9.2.1, 55:10.4.3, 55:11.4.4
Definition 1:3.3.200.2, 1:A.3.3.200.2, 55:3.3.32, 55:A.3.3.32, 318:3.3.22.1, 5000:3.3.534.2
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.4.6, 318:7.1.1.1, 318:10.9.2.3, 318:10.10.2.3,
5000:34.3.6.1, 5000:34.3.7.2.4.6, 5000:34.3.7.3.3.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.4.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.6.2
Gas-safe spaces 52:17.15.6

Gas sampling 271:4.9, 271:A.4.9

Pipe insulation, test methods 274:5.4.1(8), 274:5.5, 274:5.6, 274:6.2.2 to 6.2.5, 274:B.1.1,
274:Annex C
Gas sensors 115:8.3, 115:8.4.1.3.3 to 8.4.1.3.5
Gas shutoff devices see Shutoff devices
Gas stations see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Gas supply connections 54:5.13.2

Branch 54:7.4.1, 54:7.8
Copyright NFPA
Concealed piping 54:7.3.2
Gas equipment 54:9.6, 54:A.9.6.6
Manufactured housing 501:10.4.3.2 to 10.4.3.7, 501:10.4.10, 501:10.4.11, 501:10.4.12.2,
501:10.4.12.2.4, 501A:4.1.2, 501A:4.1.3
Plastic and metallic piping 54:7.1.7.1, 54:7.1.7.2
Portable and mobile industrial appliances 54:9.6.3
Recreational vehicle propane supply 1192:5.3.10, 1192:5.3.12, 1192:5.3.13, 1192:5.9.2.1
Semipermanent
Gas supply connectors 225:10.4.4.2

Definition 225:3.3.20, 501:10.2.28, 501A:3.3.10
Gas hose, to appliances and equipment 54:9.6.2
Manufactured housing 501:10.4.3.2, 501:10.4.3.4, 501:10.4.3.5, 501:10.4.12, 501A:4.4.1,
501A:A.4.4.1
Natural gas 1192:5.3.12.1
Propane 1192:5.3.12.2
Gas systems, health care occupancies see Medical gases
Gas tankers (ships) see Tankers (ships)
Gas trains 37:5.2, 37:A.5.2

Definition 37:3.3.5
Gas turbine engines 1:11.7.1, 37, 5000:6.4.2.14
Gas utilization equipment see also Gas appliances

Design, construction, and maintenance 54:Annex B
Installation 54:Chap. 9
Operation procedures 54:Chap. 11
Venting 54:Chap. 12
Gas/vapor explosions see Gas explosions
Gas vents see Vents, Gas
Gaseous extinguishing agents, use on aircraft fires 402:12.5.3
Gaseous extinguishing systems see also Halon 1211; Halon 1301

Combustion turbine generators 850:8.5.4.2, 850:A.8.5.4.2.2
Copyright NFPA
Cultural property occupancies 909:B.5.2.1 to B.5.2.3
Electric generating plants 850:5.5.1.3.4, 850:5.6.5, 850:7.3.9.1, 850:7.4.6.4, 850:7.7.4.1.3,
850:7.8.1.3, 850:7.8.2.1, 850:7.9.1.2, 850:8.5.4.2, 850:10.3.4.6, 850:A.7.7.4.1.3, 850:A.8.5.4.2.2,
851:5.6.4, 851:7.2.4(3), 851:7.3.1 to 7.3.3, 851:7.11.2, 851:7.11.3
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:5.10, 805:A.5.10.4, 805:A.5.10.6
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.8.1.3
Information technology equipment areas/rooms, in 75:8.1.1.1, 75:8.1.1.2, 75:8.4, 75:A.8.1.1.2,
75:A.8.4.1, 75:A.8.4.2, 75:Annex D
Merchant vessels 301:9.2.5, 301:9.4.5.2, 301:A.13.3.3
Records storage facilities 232:4.9.3, 232:4.9.4, 232:D.6.2, 232:E.4, 232:E.5.4
Smoke control and 92A:4.7, 92A:A.4.7
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.8.2(1)
Gaseous fuels see also Compressed natural gas (CNG); Fuel gas; Hydrogen; Liquefied natural
gas (LNG); LP-Gas
Gaseous hydrogen systems see Hydrogen systems
Gasketing, fire doors 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.8, 80:A.6.1.2
Gaskets, fire hose 1962:6.3, 1962:8.2.1(6), 1962:A.6.3.1, 1962:A.6.3.2, 1963:4.3, 1963:4.4,

1963:4.12.2, 1963:4.14.2.1, 1963:4.15.2.1, 1963:4.16, 1963:Chap. 7
Face gasket 1963:7.2
Tail 1963:7.3, 1963:A.7.3
Thread 1963:7.1
Gasoline
As accelerant 921:22.2.2.5
As aircraft fuel see Aircraft fuel
Fire investigations 921:5.2.3.5, 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:Table 5.6.5.1, 921:Table 5.7.1.1,
921:6.2.2.2, 921:22.2.2.5, 921:25.1.2, 921:25.5.1
Marine fuel 921:28.4.7.2, 921:28.4.7.3, 921:28.7.2.1.1, 921:A.28.4.7.2, 921:A.28.4.7.3
As industrial truck fuel 505:Table 4.2, 505:4.2.14.3, 505:6.1, 505:8.1.1, 505:8.2.1, 505:8.2.4,
505:8.4.1, 505:A.6.1, 505:A.8.1.1.2, 505:A.8.2.1
Definition 505:3.3.2.11 to 3.3.2.16
As marine fuel 921:28.4.7.2, 921:28.4.7.3, 921:28.7.2.1.1, 921:A.28.4.7.2, 921:A.28.4.7.3 see
also Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities
Motor fuel dispensing facilities see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Recreational vehicle fuel systems 1192:5.11
Copyright NFPA
Releases 329:4.1.13, 329:4.1.14, 329:9.1.2.1, 329:9.1.6, 329:9.1.7, 329:C.8
Wastewater treatment, found in 820:Table D.1.1, 820:Table D.2, 820:D.2.7
Gasoline dispensing service stations see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Gassing
Gastight
Gate valves, for fire pumps 20:5.14.5, 20:5.15.7, 20:5.24.4, 20:5.29.2, 20:A.5.14.5, 20:A.5.24.4,
20:A.13.3
Gates
Accessibility 5000:12.45.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.5.3, 130:5.5.6.3.3, 130:5.5.6.3.4.1, 130:5.5.6.3.4.3,
130:6.2.3.1, 130:6.2.3.2.3, 130:A.5.5.6.3.3.4
Frangible 402:4.2.5
Gated communities, access to 1:18.2.2.2
Raw fuel 85:9.4.6.3.2, 85:10.4.5
Security 730:6.4.4, 730:6.4.5, 730:6.7, 730:6.9
Fire escape, one- and two-family dwelling 730:13.4.2.4(4)
Industrial facilities 730:20.4.1.2.1
Iron gates, mercantile occupancies 730:6.7.2.4
Parking facilities 730:21.4.2.3(A)
Special events 730:22.3.4.1
Stoker 85:10.5.3, 85:G.2.10.1
Gateway 72:6.8.2.4.2
Gauge pressure
Definition 53:3.3.26.2, 99:3.3.148.3, 99B:3.3.18.3, 1901:3.3.77, 1906:3.3.45, 1911:3.3.59
Gauges
Air-pressure, pressure tanks 22:7.2.6
Compound 1906:9.8.1, 1911:18.5.4.2
Definition 1901:3.3.41, 1901:A.3.3.41, 1906:3.3.19, 1906:A.3.3.19, 1911:3.3.28,
1911:A.3.3.28
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1901:3.3.76, 1906:3.3.44, 1911:3.3.58, 1912:3.3.21
Engines, combustion and gas turbine 37:6.5.2, 37:6.5.7.2, 37:7.5
Fire hose connections
NH screw threads 1963:5.6, 1963:Fig. A.5.6.3, 1963:A.5.6.4
Nonthreaded connections 1963:6.2, 1963:A.6.2
Fixed liquid level
Definition 52:3.3.9.2, 58:3.3.30.2, 59:3.3.16.1, 59:3.3.16.2
LP-Gas 58:5.2.5.7, 58:5.7.3.1 to 5.7.3.3, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.4, 58:5.7.5.2 to 5.7.5.4,
58:5.7.5.6, 58:5.7.5.7, 58:5.7.5.10, 58:6.3.10, 58:6.26.5.1, 58:6.26.5.2, 58:7.3.1(1),
58:7.4.3.2, 58:11.4.1.5, 58:11.4.1.6, 58:11.12.2.3, 58:A.5.2.5.7, 58:A.5.7.3.2, 58:A.5.7.5.3,
58:A.7.4.3.2(A), 58:F.5.3, 59:7.4.1 to 7.4.3, 59:7.4.5, 59:A.7.4.5
Float see subentry : Variable liquid level
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:10.1 to 10.3, 59A:13.15.2, 59A:13.15.3,
59A:14.8.1.6
Liquid level
Definition 58:3.3.30, 59:3.3.16
LP-Gas 58:5.7.5, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:5.7.8.5(B), 58:12.4.1, 58:A.5.7.5.3, 59:6.4.1, 59:7.2.2.4,
59:7.2.10, 59:7.4
Magnetic see subentry : Variable liquid level
Pressure see Pressure gauges
Rotary see subentry : Variable liquid level
Slip tube see subentry : Variable liquid level
Sprinkler systems 13D:7.3, 13R:5.2.13, 13R:6.7.5, 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.4, 25:5.3.2, 25:A.5.2.4.1,
25:A.5.2.4.4, 25:A.5.3.2
Temperature 20:11.2.4.6
Vacuum see Vacuum gauges
Variable liquid level
Definition 58:3.3.30.3 to 3.3.30.7, 58:A.3.3.30.6, 59:3.3.16
LP-Gas 58:5.7.1.2, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.4, 58:5.7.5.2, 58:5.7.5.8 to 5.7.5.10,
58:6.26.5.2, 58:7.3.1(1), 58:7.4.3.2, 58:7.4.3.3, 58:11.4.1.11, 58:A.5.7.1.2, 58:A.7.4.3.2(A),
59:7.4.1, 59:7.4.3
Water-level 22:7.2.5, 22:9.6.3, 22:14.1.8, 22:A.14.1.8
Gauntlets (glove) 1971:6.7.3

Definition 1851:3.3.40, 1951:3.3.45, 1971:3.3.48
Performance requirements 1971:7.7.2, 1971:7.7.6.1, 1971:7.7.11, 1971:7.7.15, 1971:7.9.2 to 7.9.6
Tests 1971:8.4.1.1, 1971:8.4.9, 1971:8.10.1.1, 1971:8.10.12, 1971:8.14.1.1, 1971:8.14.1.2,
1971:8.14.7, 1971:8.22.1.1, 1971:8.22.9, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(c), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(h),
1971:A.8.10.1.1
Copyright NFPA
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 1901:4.12.2.3.2, 1901:4.19.1(1)(d), 1901:12.1, 1906:4.9.3.2,
1906:4.15, 1906:4.17.1, 1906:5.1, 1906:A.4.15, 1906:A.5.1
Definition 1901:3.3.78, 1901:A.3.3.78, 1906:3.3.46, 1906:A.3.3.46, 1912:3.3.22, 1912:A.3.3.22
Refurbishing of fire apparatus, requirements for 1912:4.8, 1912:5.2, 1912:5.16.2.1, 1912:6.2,
1912:6.11.2.3, 1912:6.16.3, 1912:A.5.2, 1912:A.6.2
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) 1901:12.1, 1901:A.12.1

Definition 1901:3.3.79, 1901:A.3.3.79, 1912:3.3.23, 1912:A.3.3.23
Refurbishing of fire apparatus, requirements for 1912:4.8, 1912:5.2, 1912:5.11.1.3.1,
1912:5.16.2.1, 1912:6.2, 1912:6.11.2.3, 1912:6.11.2.5, 1912:6.16.3, 1912:A.4.8, 1912:A.5.2,
1912:A.5.11.1.3.1, 1912:A.6.2, 1912:A.6.11.2.5
Gear pumps
Gels, water see Water gels
General area
Definition 1006:3.3.72, 1006:A.3.3.72, 1670:3.3.50, 1670:A.3.3.50
General industrial occupancies see Industrial occupancies
General property use

Definition 901:3.3.50, 901:6.3.1
General purpose warehouses see Warehouses
General storage see Storage
Generating equipment, ozone-gas 1:Annex G
Generating plants, electric see Electric generating plants
Generator sets (health care occupancies) 99:4.4.1.1, 99:4.5.4.1.1.1, 99:4.5.4.1.1.2, 99:4.6.1,

99:4.6.3.2, 99:20.2.7.2.1.2, 99:A.4.4.1.1.1 to A.4.4.1.1.18
Generators (acetylene) 51:4.4.1, 51:5.2.2 to 5.2.4, 51:Chap. 8
Generators (aerosol extinguishing systems) 2010:4.2.3 to 4.2.5, 2010:5.2.1, 2010:5.2.6, 2010:6.1.3,

2010:6.1.4.4, 2010:7.1.2.2, 2010:7.7.1.2.4, 2010:7.8, 2010:A.5.2.1(6)
Casings 2010:6.1.4.2.2.1, 2010:6.1.4.2.2.2
Generators (alternators) 1901:D.3(22)

Belt-driven 1901:23.6.4, 1901:A.23.6.4
Chassis engine-driven generators 1901:23.5, 1901:A.23.5.1
Direct drive (PTO) 1901:23.6.1, 1901:A.23.6.1.1 to A.23.6.1.4
Fixed 1901:23.6.3, 1901:A.23.6.3
Copyright NFPA
Motor-driven 1901:A.23.6.5.1
Portable 1901:23.7, 1901:A.5.8.3(11), 1901:A.6.7.3(13), 1901:A.10.5.2(19), 1901:A.23.7
Definition 1901:3.3.126, 1901:A.3.3.126
Generators (atmospheres) 86:12.1.1.1, 86:12.1.1.3, 86:A.6.2.7.3

Endothermic 86:12.1.3, 86:A.12.1.3
Exothermic 86:12.1.2, 86:A.12.1.2
Generators (power) 1:11.7.1, 1:11.7.4.1, 1:11.7.4.2, 1:11.9.5(9), 70:445

AC, motor craft 302:10.17
Acetylene 51A:4.7.3, 51A:Chap. 6, 51A:12.2, 51A:A.6.1, 51A:A.6.5.1
Aircraft ground-power 1:42.4.5.7.2, 1:A.42.4.5.7.2
Auxiliary electric, for tank vehicles 385:8.2
Buildings for 5000:29.2.6.1, 5000:29.3.5.1.3, 5000:A.29.2.6.1, 5000:A.29.3.5.1.3
Construction sites 70B:J.4
Emergency see Emergency generators
Emergency services communications systems 1221:4.7.2, 1221:4.7.8
Engine-driven see Engine-driven generators
Essential electrical systems, task illumination 70:517.32(E), 70:517.32(F), 70:517.42(F)
Fire apparatus, inspection and maintenance 1911:13.7 to 13.10, 1911:A.13.7.1.1, 1911:D.4
Fire pumps 20:9.3.4, 20:9.6, 20:10.8.3.6.2, 20:10.8.3.12, 20:A.9.6.2, 20:A.9.6.5
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.18, 1:65.11.4.9.2, 1:A.65.11.4.9.2.4
Grounding 70:250.34, 70:250.35, 70:250.112
Health care occupancies 70:517.30, 70:517.35, 70:517.44
Heat recovery steam 850:8.7.1
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.5.5(9)
Internal combustion engine 850:8.5, 850:A.8.5.1.4 to A.8.5.4
Membrane structures 1:25.1.12
On-site systems 20:9.3.4, 20:9.6, 20:10.8.3.6.2, 20:10.8.3.12, 20:A.9.6.2, 20:A.9.6.5
Overcurrent protection 70:445.12
Portable 70:250.34, 70:445.20, 70E:410.10(C)(7)(a)
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.8.5
Recreational vehicles 70:551.30, 1192:5.11.2, 1192:6.4.5
Standby electrical systems 70:701, 70:702
Steam 850:7.5, 850:8.7.2
Capacity
Copyright NFPA
Enclosure see Enclosures
Heat recovery 85:Chap. 8, 85:A.1.1.7
Turbine 13:21.32.1.5 to 13.32.1.7, 13:A.21.32.1.5, 13:A.21.34.1, 850:7.7, 850:A.7.7.3.6 to
A.7.7.4.2.4, 851:5.2.1.2(14), 851:5.2.1.2(15), 851:7.2
UPS 70B:25.3.5, 70B:25.3.10, 70B:Table I.1
Vehicle-mounted 70E:410.10(C)(7)(b)
Geographic information system (GIS) 402:D.3, 402:D.6, 402:D.14, 450:5.6.5.1, 450:5.6.5.2,

450:5.6.6, 450:5.6.7
Definition 402:D.19.5, 450:3.3.57.2
Gerbs (fireworks) 1124:4.14.4.1(2)

Definition 1124:D.1.24, 1126:3.3.25
GFCI see Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
Gift shops 101:18.3.6.1(4), 101:19.3.6.1(4)
Girders 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.3.2.9.2, 220:4.5.3, 220:4.5.5.2, 220:5.1.2.3, 220:A.4.1.1(2),

5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.5.3, 5000:7.2.5.5.2, 5000:44.3.1, 5000:45.6.9.6.3, 5000:45.6.9.6.6,
5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.5.5.2, 5000:D.2.7.2.3
Fire tests of 251:Chap. 14
Glass 5000:15.8.7, 5000:Chap. 46 see also Glazing materials

Atrium walls 5000:8.12.3(1), 5000:A.8.12.3(1)(b)
Corridor walls 5000:26.2.3.6.2
Dalle
Definition 5000:3.3.274.1, 5000:46.2.1
Decorative 5000:46.5.2.3(2)
Definition 5000:3.3.274.2, 5000:46.2.2
Appliance housings 921:24.5.1.7
Melting 921:Table 6.2.8.2
Thermal conductivities of 921:5.5.2.1
Window 921:6.2.13, 921:21.3.1, 921:21.13.4.2.1, 921:21.13.4.4.1, 921:A.6.2.13
Nonsymmetrical systems 5000:8.7.11
Security 5000:12.31.4.2, 5000:12.32.5.2
Sloped 5000:38.11, 5000:46.8, 5000:46.10
Definition 5000:3.3.276.2, 5000:38.1.1.11
Copyright NFPA
Wired 80A:5.1(3), 80A:Tables 5.6.1(a) to (e), 5000:8.7.8, 5000:8.12.3(1), 5000:15.6.2.1.4.4,
5000:15.7.3.6.2.2, 5000:15.10.5.7.1, 5000:19.3.7.8, 5000:20.3.7.7(4), 5000:26.3.3.7.18,
5000:46.5.1(3), 5000:46.8.2(1), 5000:46.8.3.5, 5000:46.10.3, 5000:A.8.12.3(1)(b),
5000:A.19.3.7.8, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.18 see also Glazing materials
Glass blocks 80:17.3.1.2, 80:Chap. 18, 5000:45.6.10(5), 5000:46.5.2.3(5)

Assemblies, fire tests of 257 see also Window assemblies
Glazing materials 5000:4.1.3.3.2.6, 5000:35.1.2.8.6, 5000:Chap. 46

Definition 80:3.3.71, 80:A.3.3.71, 257:3.3.5, 257:A.3.3.5, 5000:3.3.276, 5000:35.2.15
Fire doors/windows 80:1.1.4, 80:4.4, 80:5.2.4.2, 80:5.2.5.2, 80:5.2.15.1, 80:17.2, 80:17.4.3,
80:A.1.1.4, 80:A.4.1, 80:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.5, 80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.17.2.1, 80:A.17.2.2, 80:D.11, 80:I.1,
80:K.6, 5000:8.4.5.2, 5000:8.7.5.2.1, 5000:8.7.13, 5000:19.3.7.8, 5000:20.3.7.7(4),
5000:26.3.3.7.18, 5000:A.19.3.7.8, 5000:A.26.3.3.7.18
Fire tests 257:7.1.1.3, 257:7.2.1.3, 257:7.2.1.4, 257:8.1.7, 257:B.12.2, 257:B.12.3
Fire-rated
Definition 301:3.3.30, 301:A.3.3.30
Hazardous locations, replacement in 5000:15.3.1.3.2, 5000:15.4.2.3
Plastic 5000:38.11.3.2, 5000:46.8.2(1), 5000:48.7.3, 5000:48.7.6.7, 5000:48.7.7
Definition 5000:3.3.276.1, 5000:48.2.6
Security, for 730:6.3.1, 730:6.8, 730:13.4.2.2(C)
Bullet-resisting 730:6.8.2
Burglary-resistant 730:6.8.1, 730:6.9, 730:7.3.6.4, 730:7.3.6.5, 730:11.4.1.3(F), 730:11.4.3.2,
730:13.4.2.1(B), 730:13.4.2.2(C)(5), 730:13.4.2.4(1)
Global positioning system (GPS) 402:D.2, 402:D.3, 402:D.6, 402:D.12, 402:D.13, 402:D.18.3,
402:D.18.4, 414:E.2.1, 414:E.2.2
Definition 402:D.19.6, 414:3.3.61.3, 414:A.3.3.61.3
Differential (DGPS) 414:E.2.1
Definition 414:3.3.61.3.1, 414:A.3.3.61.3.1
Glove bodies 1999:6.2.3.3

Definition 1951:3.3.47, 1999:3.3.47
Design requirements 1971:6.9.3
Performance requirements 1971:7.7.1, 1971:7.7.4 to 7.7.6, 1971:7.7.8 to 7.7.10, 1971:7.7.12
Tests 1971:8.4.8, 1971:8.10.11, 1971:8.22.7
Glove boxes 801:7.4.1, 801:7.4.2, 801:7.4.4, 801:A.7.4.2, 801:A.7.4.4

Definition 801:3.3.18, 801:A.3.3.18
Glove liners
Definition 1951:3.3.49, 1971:3.3.50
Heat resistance 1971:8.6.1.1(3), 1971:8.6.1.2, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.8
Liner retention 1971:7.7.18, 1971:8.63
Copyright NFPA
Gloves 1500:7.2.4 see also Gauntlets (glove); Protective clothing
CBRN structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:6.20.1.3, 1971:7.20.10, 1971:8.48.13.1,
1971:8.66.2.1, 1971:8.66.2.3, 1971:8.67.1.4, 1971:8.67.9
CBRN technical rescue 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.4, 1951:7.3.4
CBRN terrorism incident first responder 1994:4.3.16, 1994:5.1.3, 1994:5.3.5.2(3), 1994:5.3.5.4(2),
1994:5.3.5.4(2)(b), 1994:5.3.5.5(3), 1994:6.3.4, 1994:A.5.3.5.4(2)(b)
Definition 1994:3.3.13, 1994:A.3.3.40.1
Labeling requirements 1994:4.1.5, 1994:5.1.1.2
Performance requirements and test methods 1994:7.1.3, 1994:7.2.3, 1994:7.3.3, 1994:8.1.2,
1994:8.1.5, 1994:8.1.8, 1994:8.4.7.2, 1994:8.7, 1994:8.11, 1994:8.14 to 8.16, 1994:8.21,
1994:8.22, 1994:A.8.7.4.4.3, 1994:A.8.7.6.2
Certification of 1994:4.3.16
Cleaning 1581:7.2.11 to 7.2.14, 1581:8.2.2.2
1999:8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 1999:8.9 to 8.13, 1999:8.15, 1999:8.18, 1999:8.27, 1999:8.28,
1999:8.33, 1999:8.43, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.8.9.4
Definition 1999:3.3.23, 1999:A.3.3.23
Design requirements 1971:6.7 to 6.9, 1971:6.20.1.3
Donning, ease of 1971:7.7.17, 1971:8.37
Emergency medical operations 1500:7.4.1, 1500:7.4.2, 1500:7.4.5.1, 1500:A.7.4, 1500:A.7.4.2,
1581:7.2.1 to 7.2.3, 1581:7.2.5, 1581:7.2.10, 1581:A.7.2.10
Cleaning gloves 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.5, 1999:6.2.2, 1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.4 to
8.1.6, 1999:8.9 to 8.13, 1999:8.15, 1999:8.18, 1999:8.27, 1999:8.28, 1999:8.33, 1999:8.43,
1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.8.9.4
Definition 610:3.3.21, 1581:3.3.35, 1581:A.3.3.35
Examination gloves 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.4, 1999:6.2.1, 1999:6.2.1.2, 1999:7.2.1,
1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 1999:8.9 to 8.15, 1999:8.37, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.6.2.1,
1999:A.8.9.4, 1999:A.8.37.5.3 to A.8.37.5.10.1
Work gloves 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.6, 1999:6.2.3, 1999:6.6.2, 1999:7.2.3,
1999:7.6.6, 1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 1999:8.1.8, 1999:8.1.9, 1999:8.10 to 8.13,
1999:8.15, 1999:8.18, 1999:8.25, 1999:8.28 to 8.33, 1999:8.36, 1999:A.1.1.1
Infection control 1581:7.1.4, 1581:7.2.1 to 7.2.3, 1581:7.2.5, 1581:7.2.8 to 7.2.10, 1581:7.2.11 to
7.2.14, 1581:8.2.2.2, 1581:8.4.6, 1581:A.7.2.10, 1581:A.8.4.6.1
Liquid splash-protective 1992:4.4.3.3, 1992:5.1.1.2, 1992:5.1.3
Definitions 1992:3.3.42, 1992:3.3.49
Design requirements 1992:6.2, 1992:6.4.3, 1992:6.5.4
Manufacturer's description 1992:5.3.5.2(3), 1992:5.3.5.2(10), 1992:5.3.5.4(2), 1992:5.3.5.4(3),
Copyright NFPA
1992:5.3.5.5(3), 1992:5.3.5.5(4), 1992:5.3.5.5(6)
Performance requirements 1992:7.2, 1992:7.4.3, 1992:7.5.3, 1992:7.6.2, 1992:7.6.3
Tests 1992:8.1.5, 1992:8.1.8, 1992:8.4.9, 1992:8.4.11, 1992:8.6, 1992:8.7, 1992:8.9 to 8.13,
1992:8.19 to 8.21
Material
Outer
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:5.1.1.10, 1994:5.3.5.2(10), 1994:8.4.5.3
Definition 1951:3.3.72, 1994:3.3.41.2, 1999:3.3.62
Protective
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1581:7.2.8 to 7.2.10, 1581:8.4.6, 1581:A.7.2.10, 1581:A.8.4.6.1
Definition 1581:3.3.55, 1971:3.3.105
Design requirements 1971:6.7, 1971:6.7.5 to 6.7.7, 1971:6.9, 1971:7.7, 1971:7.9
Labeling and information 1971:7.7.19, 1971:8.42.1.1, 1971:8.42.9
Performance requirements 1971:7.7 to 7.9, 1971:7.20.10
Samples 1971:8.1.2, 1971:8.1.3.1, 1971:8.1.5, 1971:8.1.8
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.4, 1851:6.2.3.5, 1851:6.3.5.4, 1851:6.3.6.5,
1851:7.2.6, 1851:7.3.11, 1851:8.6, 1851:A.4.2.3.2, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:Table
A.6.3.5, 1851:A.6.3.5.4(3), 1851:A.7.1.8, 1851:A.7.3.9.2, 1851:A.7.3.11
Definition 1851:3.3.70, 1851:3.3.93
Test methods 1971:8.1.10, 1971:8.4.1, 1971:8.6.1.1(4), 1971:8.6.1.2, 1971:8.6.1.7,
1971:8.6.3.2, 1971:8.6.13, 1971:8.7.1.1, 1971:8.7.7, 1971:8.10.1.1, 1971:8.10.11,
1971:8.10.12, 1971:8.11.1, 1971:8.20.1, 1971:8.20.7, 1971:8.22.1, 1971:8.22.7,
1971:8.28.1.1, 1971:8.28.1.3, 1971:8.28.3.2 to 8.28.3.4, 1971:8.28.8, 1971:8.29.1.1,
1971:8.29.1.3, 1971:8.29.3.2 to 8.29.3.4, 1971:8.29.8, 1971:8.30.1.1, 1971:8.30.7,
1971:8.33.1, 1971:8.38, 1971:8.39, 1971:8.52.1.1, 1971:8.52.1.2, 1971:8.52.7, 1971:8.54.1,
1971:8.55.1.1, 1971:8.56.1, 1971:8.57.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(c), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(h),
1971:A.8.10.1.1, 1971:A.8.33.4.1
Technical rescue incident protective ensembles 1951:4.1.2.1
Definition 1951:3.3.15, 1951:3.3.95, 1951:3.3.127
Design requirements 1951:6.1.3, 1951:6.2.3, 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.4, 1951:A.6.1.3.6
Performance requirements 1951:7.1.3, 1951:7.2.3, 1951:7.3.4
Product label 1951:7.1.3.13
Tests 1951:8.1.2, 1951:8.1.7, 1951:8.1.10, 1951:8.2.1.3, 1951:8.2.9, 1951:8.5.1.6,
1951:8.5.3.3, 1951:8.5.12, 1951:8.11.1.1, 1951:8.11.7, 1951:8.15.1.2, 1951:8.15.7,
1951:8.16.1.3, 1951:8.16.8, 1951:8.17.1.3, 1951:8.17.8, 1951:8.25.1.2, 1951:8.25.7,
1951:8.26.1.2, 1951:8.26.7, 1951:8.27.1.2, 1951:8.27.7, 1951:8.40.1.4, 1951:8.40.9,
1951:8.45.1.4, 1951:8.45.9
Vapor-protective 1991:4.4.3.3, 1991:6.1.2
Definitions 1991:3.3.45, 1991:3.3.70
Design requirements 1991:6.1.7, 1991:6.2, 1991:6.2.5
Copyright NFPA
Labeling and information 1991:5.1.1.2, 1991:5.1.1.8(7), 1991:5.1.1.8(9), 1991:5.1.1.9,
1991:5.1.3, 1991:5.3.2.2(3), 1991:5.3.2.2(10), 1991:5.3.2.4(2), 1991:5.3.2.5(3)
Performance requirements 1991:7.4, 1991:7.6.1 to 7.6.3, 1991:7.7.2, 1991:7.8.3, 1991:7.8.4,
1991:A.7.4.6
Tests 1991:8.1.5, 1991:8.1.8, 1991:8.2.1.1, 1991:8.2.1.3, 1991:8.2.3.1, 1991:8.2.8,
1991:8.3.7.2, 1991:8.6, 1991:8.7, 1991:8.12, 1991:8.15.1 to 8.15.7, 1991:8.16.1 to 8.16.7,
1991:8.17, 1991:8.18
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.2.4.1
Design requirements 1977:6.3
Labeling and information 1977:5.3, 1977:7.3.9, 1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.8,
1977:A.4.1.7
Performance requirements 1977:7.3
Tests 1977:8.1.1, 1977:8.1.2, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.12, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.20 to 8.26,
1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.8, 1977:A.8.9.4.1, 1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Work
1999:7.2.3, 1999:7.6.6, 1999:8.1.2, 1999:8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 1999:8.1.8, 1999:8.1.9, 1999:8.10 to
8.13, 1999:8.15, 1999:8.18, 1999:8.25, 1999:8.28 to 8.33, 1999:8.36, 1999:A.1.1.1
Wristlets see Wristlets (protective clothing)
Glowing combustion 921:5.7.1, 921:6.3.2.2.2, 921:23.3.6.1

GM
Goal
Goals
Definition 101:3.3.106, 909:3.3.34, 5000:3.3.277
Goggle clips 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.6, 1977:6.2.8, 1977:7.2.9, 1977:8.19

Goggles 1500:A.7.1.1, 1500:A.7.4, 1500:A.7.17.1.1 see also Faceshield/goggle components

Definition 1500:3.3.40, 1851:3.3.43, 1851:A.3.3.43, 1951:3.3.50, 1971:3.3.52, 1977:3.3.106
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:6.2.2.3(6), 1851:6.3.5.3(7), 1851:6.3.5.3(8), 1851:8.5.5,
1851:A.6.2.2.3(6), 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.1.1
Technical rescue incidents 1951:5.1.10, 1951:6.1.5, 1951:6.2.5, 1951:7.1.5, 1951:7.2.5,
1951:8.1.2, 1951:8.5.1.8, 1951:8.5.14
Definition 1951:3.3.96, 1951:3.3.128
Copyright NFPA
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.6, 1977:6.6, 1977:7.6
Tests 1977:8.1.1, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.15, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.19, 1977:A.8.9.4.1,
1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Governing body
Definition 99:3.3.62, 909:3.3.35, 914:3.3.38
Government agencies see also Agencies

Airport emergencies, action in 424:5.1.2(9), 424:5.9
Off airport accidents 424:7.9
On airport accidents 424:6.5.2(7), 424:6.9
Cooperation between see Mutual aid
Emergency service organization management, role in 1201:4.1, 1201:4.2.1, 1201:4.13.4,
1201:4.13.5, 1201:A.4.2.1
Fire investigations, role in 921:13.2.1.1, 921:13.5, 921:25.7.3.2
Governors
Diesel engines 1906:10.2.1, 1906:A.10.2.1
Fire doors 80:10.4.1.2, 80:10.4.3.2.1, 80:11.4.1.4, 80:13.4.4
Zero 37:5.3.1.1, 37:5.4.3.1, 37:5.4.3.2, 37:A.5.3.1, 37:A.5.4.3.1, 54:7.12.4, 54:A.7.12.4,
86:6.2.7.4, 86:6.2.7.6, 86:A.6.2.7.4
Definition 37:3.3.12, 54:3.3.110
GPA
gpm
Definition 1410:3.3.7, 1925:3.3.37
Grab bars 5000:12.45.15.4.5, 5000:12.45.15.5.7, 5000:35.6.5, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Grade (of surface)

Definition 501:9.2.19, 901:3.3.51, 1901:3.3.80, 1901:A.3.3.80, 1906:3.3.47, 1906:A.3.3.47,
1912:3.3.24, 1912:A.3.3.24, 5000:3.3.278
Percent grade
Definition 414:3.3.46, 414:A.3.3.46
Grade poles
Grading
Grain elevators see Elevators, Bulk storage
Copyright NFPA
Grandstands 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:25.1, 1:25.3, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8, 101:12.4.8, 101:12.7.10,
101:13.4.8, 101:13.7.10, 102, 5000:16.4.8, 5000:32.3.5.3(4), 5000:32.7, 5000:35.6.2.3.2,
5000:35.6.2.3.3, 5000:35.9.1.3.2(4), 5000:35.9.1.5, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Definition 101:3.3.107, 101:A.3.3.107, 102:3.3.10, 102:A.3.3.10, 5000:3.3.279, 5000:32.1.3.3,
5000:A.3.3.279, 5000:A.32.1.3.3
Lightning protection 780:G.2.1, 780:G.2.2
Portable 101:12.4.8.4, 101:13.4.8.4, 102:5.8, 5000:16.4.8.3.5, 5000:16.4.8.4, 5000:32.7.5.3(2),
5000:32.7.6
Wheelchair spaces 5000:12.21.2.1.2, 5000:12.21.2.1.3
Grass fires see also Wildland fires

Fire investigations 921:26.2.2.4, 921:26.3.5, 921:26.4.3, 921:26.4.4.2
Grates (stoker) 85:G.2, 85:G.3.1.2, 85:Fig. 85:G.3

Definition 85:3.3.78, 85:3.3.149
Gravity, center of 414:4.2.1.3, 1906:4.9.1, 1906:A.4.9.1, 1912:5.3.1, 1912:6.3.1

Definition 414:3.3.15, 414:A.3.3.15, 1901:3.3.33, 1906:3.3.15, 1912:3.3.9
Gravity systems (warm air heating) 90B:Table 5.1.2.1

Definition 90B:3.3.3.2, 90B:A.3.3.3.2
Gravity tanks
Concrete 22:4.3.1, 22:Chap. 10, 22:17.7
Oil-burning equipment, for 31:3.3.56.2, 31:7.9.7, 31:8.8.10, 31:9.2.4, 31:11.2.9.1 to 11.2.9.3
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.16.1.1.5, 13:23.2.4, 13:A.8.16.1.1.5
Steel, welded 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 5, 22:Table 16.1.4(e), 22:Table 16.1.4(f), 22:17.3, 22:A.16.1.4
Wood gravity tanks 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 8, 22:14.6.3, 22:Table 16.1.4(b), 22:17.8, 22:A.14.6.3.6,
22:A.16.1.4, 22:Fig. B.1(d), 22:Fig. B.1(i), 22:Fig. B.1(k)
Gravity waste/linen chutes 82:5.2, 82:5.4, 82:A.5.2, 82:Fig. A.5.4

Gray water
Grease (commercial cooking operations) 96:6.2.4, 96:11.6.1, 96:11.7.2, 96:13.2.12(2)

Definition 96:3.3.29, 96:A.3.3.29
Draining from/into traps 96:7.8.2.1(4), 96:7.8.3(5)
Grease (cooking media) fires 10:5.2.5, 10:5.4.2.2, 10:5.5.5.3, 10:6.6, 10:A.5.4.2.2, 10:C.2.12,
10:D.4.5, 10:D.4.7, 10:F.4.1, 10:F.5.3
Grease ducts 96:7.1.7, 96:7.4.3.4, 96:7.5, 96:7.7.3.4, 96:7.8.2.1(7), 96:7.8.3(6)
Copyright NFPA
Grease filters 96:6.1, 96:6.2.3 to 6.2.5, 96:11.1.7, 96:13.5.1

Cleaning 96:13.6.2, 96:14.8.5
Definition96:3.3.24.1, 96:A.3.3.24.1
Interlocks 96:13.3.3, 96:13.3.5.1
Removed 96:11.1.2
Solid fuel cooking equipment 96:14.5.3
Grease removal devices 1:50.2.2.1, 1:50.2.2.2, 1:50.4.3.2, 1:50.4.4.4, 1:50.4.4.8.1, 1:50.4.4.8.6,

1:50.5.4.2, 1:A.50.4.3.2, 1:A.50.5.4.2, 96:4.2.1, 96:4.2.2, 96:Chap. 6, 96:10.1.1, 96:10.2.4,
96:11.6.2, 96:13.1(3), 96:14.5, 96:14.7.3, 96:14.7.4, 96:15.1.1(3), 96:A.11.6.2
Greasetight 96:5.1.4, 96:7.4.3.2, 96:7.5.2.3

Green material (wood particulate) 664:8.2.1.1, 664:8.2.1.3, 664:8.4.1.1, 664:8.10.4.4, 664:A.8.2.1.4

Greenbelt
Greenhouses 5000:32.2.2.3.2, 5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1, 5000:48.7.8.4.2(3), 5000:48.9 see also

Membrane structures
Gridded sprinkler systems 13:7.3.2.6, 13:22.4.4.4, 13:A.22.4.4.4.2, 13:Fig. A.22.4.4.4

Definition 13:3.4.6, 13:A.3.4.6
Gridiron 101:12.2.4.8, 101:12.4.5.8, 101:12.4.5.9, 101:13.2.4.8, 101:13.4.5.9, 5000:16.2.2.3.2,

5000:16.2.4.6, 5000:16.3.1(2), 5000:16.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.8
Definition 101:3.3.108, 5000:3.3.281
Stairs 101:12.2.2.3.2, 101:13.2.2.3.2
Grilles, oil-burning equipment 31:5.6, 31:10.13.6
Grilles, sliding or roll-up 730:6.7.5, 730:6.9, 730:7.3.7.4, 730:21.4.2.3(B)
Grindability
Grinders (solvent extraction plants) 36:8.5
Grit chambers 820:B.2, 820:D.2.4.8

Gross decontamination
Copyright NFPA
Gross floor area
Definition 101:3.3.17.2.1, 101:A.3.3.17.2.1, 501:4.2.1, 520:3.3.6.1, 1141:3.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.33.8.1,
5000:A.3.3.33.8.1
Gross leasable area 5000:27.4.4.6.1, 5000:27.4.4.6.2

Definition 101:3.3.17.3, 5000:3.3.33.9, 5000:27.4.4.2.4
Gross ton
Gross trailer area 1194:4.5

Definition 1192:3.3.27, 1192:A.3.3.27, 1194:3.3.9, 1194:A.3.3.9
Ground
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.27, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.47, 302:3.3.17, 501:11.2.22, 921:3.3.83,
1925:3.3.39
Shield ground 70B:27.8.5.6, 70B:29.3.9, 70B:29.5.4.2
Voltage to
Ground anchors 501:6.6.2.2(3), 501:6.6.2.2(4)

Ground clearance 1906:5.3.2.2, 1906:A.5.3.2.2

Definition 1901:3.3.81, 1906:3.3.48
Ground display pieces (fireworks) 1123:4.2.3.5, 1123:5.1.3.5, 1123:5.2.1.2, 1123:8.3, 1123:A.4.2.1,

1123:A.5.1.3.5.1, 1123:A.5.1.3.5.2
Ground effect
Ground fault 921:8.3.4, 921:8.6.1, 921:8.9.4.4.2, 921:8.9.5.1, 921:8.10.2, 921:8.11.8.1,

921:8.11.8.2, 921:A.8.10.2
Definition 70B:29.2.26, 70E:100.I, 901:3.3.52, 921:3.3.84
Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) 70:210.8, 70:215.9, 921:8.6.3.4, 1452:6.3.2.7,

1452:6.3.2.8, 1901:23.13.8.3, 1901:A.23.13.8.3
Accessory buildings, dwelling units 70:210.8(A)(2)
Basements, dwelling units, unfinished 70:210.8(A)(5)
Bathtubs, hydromassage 70:680.71
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events 70:525.23
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.35, 70B:A.3.3.35, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.12, 73:A.3.3.12, 99:3.3.63,
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99B:3.3.9, 302:3.3.19, 1901:3.3.82
Deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:210.8(A)(3), 70:426.32
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.9.7(3), 73:5.1, 73:A.4.9.7, 73:A.5.1
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, and stairway chair lifts 70:620.85
Fire apparatus 1911:6.7.3(3), 1911:13.5, 1911:22.5, 1911:A.22.5
Fountains 70:680.51(A)
Garages
Commercial 70:511.12
Dwelling units 70:210.8(A)(2)
Health care occupancies 99:4.3.2.2.4.2, 99:4.3.2.2.8.5, 99:A.4.3.2.2.4.2
Maintenance 70B:15.1.1, 70B:15.3.3 to 15.3.8
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Figs. 10.7.3(g), 302:(h), 302:10.11, 302:10.15.8,
302:10.20.6, 302:10.20.7, 302:A.10.11.4
Naturally and artificially made bodies of water, electrical equipment for 70:682.15
Personnel, protection for 70:426.32, 70E:410.4
Pipeline heating 70:427.27
Pool covers, electrically operated 70:680.27(B)(2)
Pools and tubs 70:680.62(A), 70:680.62(E), 70E:430.10(B)(3), 70E:430.10(C)(4),
70E:430.10(E)(2), 70E:430.10(F)
Receptacles 70:210.8, 70:406.3(D)(2), 70E:410.2(B)(4)(b)
Boathouses 70:555.19(B)(1)
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, at 70E:430.11(F)
Construction sites, at 70:590.6
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.9.7(3), 73:A.4.9.7
Fountains 70:680.57(B), 70:680.58
Health care occupancies 70:517.20(A), 70:517.21
Marinas and boatyards 70:555.19(B)(1)
Mobile homes 70:550.13(B), 70:550.32(E)
Park trailers 70:552.41(C)
Pools 70:680.5, 70:680.6, 70:680.22(A)(4), 70:680.22(B), 70:680.32, 70:680.62(E),
70E:430.10(B)(3)
Recreational vehicles 70:551.40(C), 70:551.41(C)
Spas and hot tubs 70:680.43(A), 70:680.44
Recreational vehicles 70:551.40(C), 70:551.41(C)
Signs, portable or mobile electric 70:600.10(C)(2)
Space-heating equipment cables 70:424.44(G)
Temporary wiring 70E:410.4(B)(2)(a)
Testing 70E:110.9(C)
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Truck parking space supply equipment 70:626.24(D)
Ground-fault current path

Definition70E:100.I
Ground-fault current path, effective

Definition 54:3.3.35, 70E:100.I
Ground-fault locators, portable 70B:6.2.5.8
Ground-fault protection 70:430 .IV, 70:430 .V, 70B:8.3.2, 70B:14.4, 70B:Chap. 15

Batteries 70E:320.3(F), 70E:320.7(C)
Definition 70B:3.3.36, 70B:A.3.3.36
Deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426.28
Emergency systems, not required 70:700.26
Equipment 70:215.10, 70:240.13
Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels 70:427.22
Health care occupancies 70:517.17, 99:4.3.2.2.4.1, 99:4.3.2.5, 99:4.3.3.4, 99:20.2.7.4,
99:A.4.3.2.2.4.1
Interconnected electric power production sources 70:705.32
Personnel, for 70E:410.4
Receptacle outlets 70E:410.4(B)
Service disconnecting means 70:230.95
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690.5
Temporary wiring 70:590.6, 70E:410.4(B)
Ground-fault protector 302:10.11.4, 302:A.10.11.4

Ground fires
Ground fuels 1144:6.2.1, 1144:A.6.2.1, 1144:Annex B

Ground kettles
Ground ladders 1901:4.3.1(4), 1901:5.7.1, 1901:6.6.1, 1901:8.7, 1901:9.7.1, 1901:10.4.1,

1901:A.5.7.1.2, 1901:A.8.7, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1912:4.8.2(7), 1912:5.18.1, 1912:6.18.1
Ground leakage current

Ground loops 70B:27.7.1.2, 70B:27.7.3.4, 70B:29.3.3, 70B:29.4.3
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Ground resistance/impedance measurement 70B:6.2.5.5, 70B:21.15

Ground tackle 1925:15.6, 1925:A.15.6.2 to A.15.6.5

Ground terminals 780:B.2.1, 780:B.2.3

Maintenance 70B:19.2.2, 70B:19.8.2.2, 70B:27.7.3.2, 70B:29.5.6
Ground water
Flammable and combustible liquids in 329:5.1.1(3), 329:6.1.5, 329:6.2.9(4), 329:9.1.1,
329:9.1.4(4), 329:9.6.1, 329:C.2 to C.4, 329:C.7
Grounded
Definition 32:3.3.12, 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.33, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.11, 79:3.3.48, 501:11.2.23,
780:3.3.16
Effectively
CATV system 70:820.100, 70:820 .IV
Communication system 70:800 .IV
Definition70E:100.I, 73:3.3.11.1
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1.10, 73:4.2.5, 73:4.8.5, 73:5.3.4
High-impedance 70B:6.2.5.9.1, 70B:29.3.7, 70B:29.3.9
Solidly
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:29.2.21
Grounded conductors 70:200, 70:230.90(B), 70:240.22, 70:240.23, 70:250.24, 70:250.26,

70:250.30(A), 70:300.13(B), 70:490.72(E), 70E:410.1, 70E:410.10(C)(7)(c), 921:8.3.2.1, 921:8.7,
921:8.7.5.1.2, 921:8.9.5.1, 921:8.11.8.2
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:29.2.17, 70B:29.3.1, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.7.1, 79:3.3.49, 501:11.2.24,
1925:3.3.41
Disconnection of 70:230.70, 70:230.75, 70:404.2(B)
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.7.5, 73:4.9.10
Floating neutral 921:8.5.2
Fuses in 70:430.36
Identification 70:200, 70:210.5(A), 70E:410.1(A), 70E:420.6(A), 70E:450.2(D)(2)
Maintenance 70B:21.14, 70B:27.2.2.1.2, 70B:27.2.2.1.3, 70B:27.7.2, 70B:27.7.3.1, 70B:29.3.9,
70B:29.4.4, 70B:29.5.2
Manufactured housing 501:11.4.3, 501:11.9.1, 501:11.15.1, 501:11.15.2
Melting of 921:8.10.2, 921:A.8.10.2
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Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:10.2.3, 302:10.2.8, 302:Fig. 10.7.3(b), 302:Fig.
10.7.3(c), 302:10.10.2, 302:10.15.4(1), 302:10.20.1, 302:10.20.2, 302:10.20.5, 302:10.20.6,
302:A.10.2.3.2
Overcurrent protection 70E:410.9(A)(2)
Grounded effectively
Definition 70B:29.2.18, 70B:29.2.19
Grounded systems see Grounding
Grounding 70:250, 70E:120.1, 70E:120.2(F)(2)(g), 70E:410.10, 921:8.5, 921:8.12.5.2, 921:9.6.7

Air-conditioning units 70:250.114
Aircraft fueling 1:A.42.4.5.4
Aircraft hangars 409:5.15, 409:8.7, 409:9.12, 409:A.5.15.1, 409:A.5.15.3, 409:A.8.7.1,
409:A.8.7.3
Alarm systems 70:250.112(I), 72:4.4.4.5, 72:4.4.7.1.9
Antenna 70:810.15, 70:810.21, 70:810.58, 70:810.71(B)
Appliances 70:250.114, 70:250.140, 70E:410.10(E)(3)
Audio equipment 70:640.7
Batteries 70E:320.3(F)
Bulk storage plants 70:515.16
Busways 70:368.60, 70:368.260
Cablebus 70:370.9
Capacitors 70:460.10, 70:460.27
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar events 70:525 .IV, 70E:430.11(H)
CATV systems 70:820.93, 70:820 .IV
Coal preparation plants 120:6.2.1.7, 120:A.6.2.1.7
Combustible particulate solids processing equipment 654:7.2.5.4, 654:7.13.2.3.4, 654:9.3.1.3,
654:9.3.3.1, 654:A.9.3.3.1
Communications systems 70:800.93, 70:800.106(A), 70:800 .IV, 70E:450.5(D)
Computer (electronic) equipment 70:645.15, 70:647.6, 75:10.4.9, 75:A.10.4.9
Control, radio equipment 70:810.71(B)
Control panels 70:409.60
Cords see Cords, power
Cranes and hoists 70:610 .VII
Cryogenic fluid containers and systems 1:63.4.7.3
Electrolytic cell line 70E:430.8(C)(3)
Elevators 70:250.112(E), 70:250.116, 70:250.136, 70:620 .IX
Emergency power sources, sign indicating 70E:450.2(D)(2)
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Equipment, of 70B:6.2.5.5, 70B:7.7, 70B:9.9.9, 70B:19.2.2, 70B:19.2.5, 70B:19.2.8,
70B:19.8.2.2, 70B:19.8.2.8, 70B:27.3.5.1, 70B:27.7, 70B:29.1.4, 70B:29.3, 70B:29.5,
70B:B.1.12, 70B:Table I.1, 70E:410.10(E)
Ethylene oxide, facilities for 560:9.2, 560:9.3, 560:A.9.2
Fixed equipment 70:250.110, 70:250.112, 70:250.134, 70:517.13
Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting systems 70:426.22(A), 70:426.27, 70:426.34,
70:426.44
Fixtures, lampholders, etc.70:410.155(B), 70:410 .V
Fountains 70:680.54, 70:680.55
Freezers 70:250.114
Fuel cell systems 70:692 .V
Fuel gas piping 54:7.13
Generators 70:250.34, 70:250.112, 70E:410.10(C)(7)
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.30, 70:502.30, 70:503.30, 70:505.25, 70:506.25,
70E:440.4(G)
Health care occupancies 70:517.13, 70:517.19, 70:517.62, 99:4.3.2.2.3, 99:4.3.2.2.7,
99:5.1.13.1.3, 99:5.3.13.5.2, 99:8.4.1.1, 99:8.4.1.2.1, 99:10.2.2.1.1, 99:10.2.2.1.4 to 10.2.2.1.9,
99:10.2.3.2, 99:10.2.13.2, 99:A.4.3.2.2.3, 99:A.4.3.2.2.7.1, 99:A.4.3.2.2.7.3, 99:A.10.2.2.1.1,
99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:B.1.2.2.3
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.7.4, 99:20.2.9.1
Patient care areas 99:4.3.2.2.2, 99:4.3.2.2.7, 99:4.3.3.1, 99:A.4.3.2.2.2.2, 99:A.4.3.2.2.7.1,
99:A.4.3.2.2.7.3, 99:A.4.3.3.1.1, 99:A.4.3.3.1.3, 99:A.4.3.3.1.4
Induction and dielectric heating equipment 70:665 .II, 70E:430.7(B)
Information technology equipment 70:645.15, 75:10.4.9, 75:A.10.4.9
Lightning surge arresters 70:280.25
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:10.7, 59A:A.10.7.1 to A.10.7.4
Maintenance of 70E:205.4, 70E:250.3
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.11(3), 501:11.9
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.3.6.4, 1:42.3.10.7(4), 1:A.42.3.6.4
Marine vessels, in drydock 312:4.5.9, 312:4.6.2.1.2, 312:5.12.2
Messenger-supported wiring 70:396.60
Metal boxes 70:314.40(E)
Metal enclosures for conductors 70:250.80, 70:250.86
Metal faceplates 70:404.9(B), 70:406.5(B)
Metal siding 70:250.116 FPN
Metals processing and handling operations 484:6.1.5.1, 484:6.1.8.2.3, 484:6.1.9.3, 484:6.1.9.5,
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484:6.1.9.6, 484:6.1.9.8.2, 484:6.1.10.1.5, 484:6.2.3.3, 484:6.2.4.2.2, 484:6.3.3.6, 484:6.3.7.2,
484:6.3.8.2, 484:6.4.3.2, 484:7.1.5, 484:7.3.5, 484:7.4.2.2, 484:7.4.2.3, 484:7.4.4.2, 484:7.5.1.3,
484:7.5.3.6, 484:7.5.5.4, 484:7.6.1.2.2, 484:7.8.13, 484:8.1.3, 484:8.7.4, 484:8.8.3, 484:8.8.5,
484:8.13.2.5.5, 484:8.13.8.3.4.2, 484:9.1.2, 484:9.4.3.3, 484:9.4.4.3, 484:9.4.4.4, 484:9.5.1.2,
484:9.7.2.6, 484:9.8.3.2, 484:10.3.2.2, 484:10.4.2.2, 484:10.4.6.6, 484:10.4.8.6.2, 484:10.7.10,
484:11.4.3.2, 484:11.7.12, 484:12.2.2.3, 484:12.2.5.10, 484:12.2.10.2, 484:12.5.1,
484:13.2.1.2(7), 484:13.2.4, 484:A.6.1.5.1, 484:A.6.1.8.2.3, 484:A.6.1.9.8.2, 484:A.6.1.10.1.5,
484:A.6.2.4.2.2, 484:A.6.3.3.6, 484:A.6.3.7.2, 484:A.6.3.8.2, 484:A.6.4.3.2, 484:A.7.1.5,
484:A.7.3.5, 484:A.7.4.2.2, 484:A.7.4.2.3, 484:A.7.5.3.6, 484:A.7.5.5.4, 484:A.7.6.1.2.2,
484:A.7.8.13, 484:A.8.1.3.2, 484:A.8.1.3.3, 484:A.8.7.4, 484:A.9.1.2, 484:A.9.4.4.3,
484:A.9.5.1.2, 484:A.9.7.2.6, 484:A.10.3.2.2, 484:A.10.4.2.2, 484:A.10.4.6.6, 484:A.10.7.10,
484:A.11.7.12, 484:A.12.2.5.10, 484:A.12.2.10.2, 484:E.5.2
Motion picture studios 70:530.20
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 70:514.16
Motors and controllers 70:250 .VI, 70:430.12(E), 70:430.96, 70:430 .XIII
Multipoint
Naturally and artificially made bodies of water, electrical equipment for 70:682 .III
1 kV and over (high voltage) 70E:410.10(G)
Organs 70:650.5
Over 600 volts 70:300.40, 70:490.36, 70:490.37, 70:490.74, 70E:450.1(I)(4)
Panelboards 70:408.40, 70:517.19(D)
Patient care areas 70:517.13, 70:517.19(C)
Portable equipment 70E:410.10(C)(7), 70E:410.10(E)(5), 70E:410.10(G)(2)
Quiet grounds 99:4.3.2.2.7.1, 99:A.4.3.2.2.7.1
Radio and television 70:810.15, 70:810.21, 70:810.58, 70:810.71(B)
Receptacles 70:210.7, 70:250.146, 70:250.148, 70:406.3, 70:517.13, 70:517.19(G)
Recreational vehicles 70:551.54, 70:551.55, 70:551.75, 70:551.76
Signs and outline lighting 70:600.7(A), 70:600.24(B)
Single-point
Spas and tubs 70:680.6, 70:680.7(B), 70:680.43(F)
Static electricity, to control 70B:22.3.13, 70B:29.4.8, 77:6.1.3, 77:6.8, 77:7.1.2, 77:7.4.1,
77:7.4.1.7, 77:7.6.3, 77:7.6.4.2, 77:A.7.6.3, 77:A.7.6.4.2, 77:Annex G
Definition 70B:29.2.12, 77:3.3.10
Equipment subject to long intervals between shutdowns 70B:22.3.13.3
Flammable and combustible liquids and their vapors 77:8.4.1.1, 77:8.4.1.3, 77:8.4.3.2,
77:8.5.2.2, 77:8.12.3, 77:8.12.4.2, 77:8.13.3.1, 77:8.13.8.1, 77:8.13.9.1
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Portable tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), and nonbulk containers 77:10.1.1.2,
77:10.1.4.1 to 10.1.4.4, 77:10.1.6.4.1 to 10.1.6.4.3, 77:10.1.7.1 to 10.1.7.3
Powders and dusts in industrial operations 77:9.6.2, 77:9.7.1, 77:9.8.3, 77:9.9.1 to 9.9.3,
77:9.11.1.3, 77:9.11.1.5, 77:9.11.1.6
Web processes 77:10.2.5.2
Substations 70B:9.1.5, 70B:9.9.9
Surge arresters/suppressors 70:280.25
Surge protective devices70:285.28
Swimming pools 70:680.6, 70:680.7(B), 70:680.23(B)(3), 70:680.23 (F)(2), 70:680.24(D),
70:680.24(F), 70:680.25(B)
Switchboards 70:250.112(A), 70:408.22
Switches 70:404.9(B), 70:404.12, 70E:420.3(D)(2)
System 70E:410.10(C), 70E:410.10(G), 70E:450.1(I)(4)
Inspection, testing, and monitoring 70B:29.4
Theaters and similar locations 70:520.81
Transformers 70:250 .X, 70:450.5, 70:450.6(C), 70:450.10
Truck parking space supply equipment, electrified70:626.20
Tunnel installations 70E:450.1(I)(8)
X-ray equipment 70:517.78, 70:660 .IV
Grounding conductors 70:250 .III, 70:250 .VI, 70E:410.1, 70E:420.1(A)(1), 921:8.3.2.1.3, 921:8.5,
921:8.7, 921:8.7.5.1.2 see also Grounding electrode conductors
Carnivals, circuses, and fairs 70E:430.11(I)
Communications circuits 70:800.100, 70E:450.5(D)(1)
CATV coaxial cable 70:820.100(A)
Network-powered broadband communications cable 70:830.100(A)
Radio and television equipment 70:810.21, 70:810.58
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:29.2.22, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.7.2, 79:3.3.50, 501:11.2.25, 1901:3.3.83,
1925:3.3.42
Equipment 70:215.6, 70:250.118, 70:250.120, 70:250.122, 70:250.130, 70:250.134, 70:250.146,
70:250.148, 70:310.4(C), 70:310.4(E), 70:310.13, 70:330.108, 70:332.108, 70:334.108,
70:392.3, 70:396.30(C), 70:400.31(C), 70:400.32, 70:400.33, 70:404.8(C), 70:404.12,
70:406.2(D)(1), 70:406.3, 70:406.9, 70:460.10, 70:460.27, 70:470.19, 70:504.50(A),
70E:110.9(B)(2)(a), 70E:410.4(B)(2)(b), 70E:410.10(D)(3), 70E:420.1(C)(3)(c), 70E:420.8(A)(3),
70E:450.1(I)(4)
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, equipment at 70:525.30, 70:525.31
Definition 70B:29.2.23, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.7.3, 79:3.3.51
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.8.5, 73:4.9.7(3)
Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426.44
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Fuel cell systems 70:692.44
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.30(B), 70:502.30(B), 70:503.30(B)
Health care occupancies 70:517.13(B)
Identification 70:250.119, 70:400.23, 70E:420.6(B), 79:13.2.2, 79:13.2.3, 79:A.13.2.2.1,
79:A.13.2.3.1
Information technology equipment 70:645.15
Isolated 70B:27.7.3.2
Luminaires70:410.44
27.7.3, 70B:29.3.1, 70B:29.4.1, 70B:29.4.4, 70B:29.5.2, 70B:29.5.3, 70B:29.5.6,
70B:B.1.14
Motors 70:430.12(E), 70:430.96
Panelboards 70:408.40
Park trailers, interior equipment 70:552.56(B)
Signs and outline lighting 70:600.7(A)
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690.45, 70:690.46
Switchgear and control assemblies frames connected to 70:490.36, 70:490.37
Tunnels 70:110.54(B)
Fire apparatus 1901:23.3.1, 1901:A.23.3.1
Identification 70:250.119, 70E:410.1
27.7.3, 70B:29.3.1, 70B:29.4.1, 70B:29.4.4, 70B:29.5.2, 70B:29.5.3, 70B:29.5.6, 70B:B.1.14
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.5, 501:11.3.11(1), 501:(3), 501:11.4.3, 501:11.9.3.3, 501:11.15.3
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:10.2.5, 302:Figs. 10.7.3(b), 302:(c), 302:(l),
302:10.15.2, 302:10.20.1, 302:10.20.2, 302:10.20.8
Portable cables, over 600 volts, nominal 70E:420.8(A)(3), 70E:420.8(C)
Grounding electrode conductors 70:250.30, 70:250.94, 70:250.118, 70:250.166, 70:250 .I,

70:250.24(D), 70:250 .III, 70E:410.10(D)(1), 70E:410.10(D)(2), 70E:450.2(D)(2)
Communications systems 70E:450.5(D)(2) to (4)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:27.1.1.7, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.7.4
Manufactured housing 70:545.12
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690.47 to 690.49
Grounding electrodes see Electrodes
Grounding path, effective 70B:29.1.4

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Grounding point
Central 70B:27.7.1
Patient equipment
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.141
Reference 99:4.3.3.1.2
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.156
Grounding systems see also Grounding

Definition 99:3.3.65, 99:A.3.3.65
Health care occupancies 99:4.3.3.1.1, 99:A.4.3.3.1.1
Groundwater see Ground water
Group day-care homes 101:16.6.1.4.1.2, 101:16.6.1.7.2, 101:17.6.1.4.1.2, 101:17.6.1.7.2,

101:17.6.3.1.1
Group supervisors 1561:C.2.1

Group supervisory level 1561:5.10.1.6(1)

Definition 1561:3.3.56.3, 1561:A.3.3.56.3
Growth time, fire see Fires
Guard services see Security services
Guarded
Definition70:100.I, 86:3.3.29, 501:11.2.26
Guarded motors
Dripproof
Guarding (electrical) 70E:205.5

Carnivals, circuses, fairs, service equipment at 70E:430.11(C)
Circuit breaker handles 70:240.41(B)
Construction sites 70:590.7
Definition70E:100.I
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks 70:620.71
Handlamps, portable70:410.82(B)
Induction and dielectric heating equipment 70:665 .II, 70E:430.7(B)
Lamps, theaters, dressing rooms, etc. 70:520.44(A)(3), 70:520.47, 70:520.65, 70:520.72
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Live parts 70:110.27, 70:520.7, 70:520.22, 70E:400.16
Motion picture studios 70:530.15, 70:530.62
Motors and motor controllers 70:430.243, 70:430 .XII, 70E:420.10(E)(2)(g), 70E:420.10(E)(2)(h)
Over 600 volts 70:110.34, 70:400.31(B), 70:400.32, 70:590.7, 70E:400.20(A)(2), 70E:400.21,
70E:410.8(B)(1)
Rotating equipment 70E:230.2
Transformers 70:450.8
Uninsulated overhead lines 70E:130.5(B), 70E:130.5(C)
Ventilation openings 70:110.78
X-ray installations 70:517.78, 70:660 .IV
Guards (persons) see Security officers
Guards (structural) 5000:46.5.2.1(9), 5000:46.6 see also Handrails

101:13.4.9.3, 101:A.12.2.11.1.1, 5000:16.2.11.1, 5000:16.4.8.6, 5000:16.4.9.3,
5000:A.16.2.11.1.1
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.2.7, 5000:15.6.2.1.9, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1
Definition 101:3.3.109, 5000:3.3.284
Electric equipment
Definition 79:3.3.52, 79:A.3.3.52
Fire apparatus 1901:4.9.1, 1901:20.18.4, 1901:A.4.9.1, 1906:4.6.1, 1906:16.2, 1906:A.4.6.1,
1912:4.7.1, 1912:A.4.7.1
Folding and telescopic seating 102:6.3.2(3), 102:6.5, 5000:16.4.8.6.3, 5000:16.4.9.3
Grandstands 102:5.5.6, 102:5.6
Helistops 5000:31.9.7
Means of egress 101:5.3.2(2), 101:7.1.8, 101:A.7.1.8, 5000:11.1.8, 5000:11.2.2.4, 5000:11.2.5.5,
5000:A.11.2.2.4
Parking structures 5000:30.8.2.2.3.2
Ramps 101:7.2.5.4
Sprinkler systems 13:6.2.8
Stairs 101:7.2.2.4, 101:A.7.2.2.4.1.4 to A.7.2.2.4.5.3
Guard's tour reporting stations 72:6.3.3.1(8), 72:6.14, 72:6.15, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2,
72:Table 10.4.4
Combination fire alarm and tour box 72:5.13.2
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Guard's tour signals

Supervisory signal 72:8.3.7.2, 72:8.4.5.6.2
Suppressed signal system 72:6.15, 72:8.6.3.2.2.2(D)
Guest
Definition 1194:C.13, 5000:3.3.285
Guest rooms/suites (hotel)

Accessibility 5000:12.6.5.3, 5000:12.6.7.6, 5000:12.15.4, 5000:12.24, 5000:12.29, 5000:12.45.3
Alarms 72:11.5.1.1, 72:A.11.5.1.1, 101:43.6.5.1
Branch circuits 70:210.6(A), 70:210.18, 70:240.24(B)
Building spaces, subdivision of 101:28.3.7
Definition 70:100 .I, 72:3.3.82, 72:3.3.83, 101:3.3.112, 101:3.3.241.1, 5000:3.3.534.3,
5000:3.3.605.1, 5000:24.2.1.3
Means of egress 5000:11.2.2.4.1.6, 5000:24.1.3.2, 5000:24.2.1.1, 5000:24.2.4.2, 5000:24.2.5.2,
5000:24.2.5.8, 5000:24.2.6, 5000:24.2.9
Means of escape 5000:24.2.1.2
Outlets 70:210.60, 70:210.70(B), 70:220.14(J)
Overcurrent devices 70:240.24(E)
Protection 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1, 5000:24.3.4.4, 5000:24.3.4.9, 5000:24.3.5.3, 5000:24.3.5.6,
5000:24.3.5.7, 5000:24.3.6.5(1), 5000:24.3.7, 5000:A.24.3.4.4, 5000:A.24.3.4.9
Security 730:14.4.8
Sprinkler systems 13:21.20.17.2, 101:28.3.5.2, 101:29.3.5.5
Ventilation 5000:49.2.2.7
Guide rails, door

Guide shoes
Doors 80:14.2.3.7
Fire safety curtains 80:20.4.1.3.4, 80:20.4.1.3.5
Guide wall angles

Guides (documents)
Definition 1:3.2.4
Guides (fire doors) 80:4.3.5, 80:4.3.8, 80:5.2.5.2, 80:5.2.12.1, 80:8.1.3.1.1, 80:10.4.3.1.1,
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80:10.4.3.1.3, 80:10.4.3.2.1, 80:10.4.3.2.3, 80:11.4.3.1, 80:14.2.3.7, 80:Figs. A.4.6.4(a) to (g),
80:Figs. A.4.7.5(k) to (m)
Vertical guide pocket 80:20.6.5, 80:A.20.6.5.2
Definition 80:3.3.132, 80:20.1.5.10
Guides (fire safety curtain assemblies) 80:20.4.1, 80:20.4.2.4, 80:20.4.5.1
Guideways
Gunwale
Gutters 5000:38.6.3
Auxiliary 70:366
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1901:4.12.2.3.2, 1901:12.1, 1901:12.3.1.7, 1901:A.12.1,

1901:A.12.3.1.7, 1901:D.3(6), 1901:D.3(15), 1906:4.9.1, 1906:4.9.3.2, 1906:4.15, 1906:4.17.1,
1906:5.1, 1906:A.4.9.3.1, 1906:A.4.15, 1906:A.5.1
Definition 1901:3.3.84, 1901:A.3.3.84, 1906:3.3.49, 1906:A.3.3.49, 1912:3.3.25, 1912:A.3.3.25
Refurbishing of fire apparatus, requirements for 1912:4.8, 1912:5.2, 1912:5.11.1.3.1,
1912:5.11.1.4, 1912:5.16.2.1, 1912:6.2, 1912:6.11.2.3, 1912:6.11.2.5, 1912:6.16.3, 1912:A.4.8,
1912:A.5.2, 1912:A.6.2, 1912:A.6.11.2.5, 1912:B.1.1.4.1, 1912:B.1.1.4.3, 1912:D.3, 1912:D.4
Gymnasiums see also Assembly occupancies

In places of worship 909:17.7.4, 909:A.17.7.4
Gypsum 921:5.6.6, 921:A.5.6.6.2
Gypsum base for veneer plaster

Definition 5000:3.3.288, 5000:47.1.5.2
Gypsum board 5000:8.14.1.3, 5000:8.14.2.4(2), 5000:47.1, 5000:47.2, 5000:A.6.1.13.1,

5000:A.47.1.5.9.2
Definition 5000:3.3.289, 5000:47.1.5.3
Gypsum concrete, reinforced 5000:41.1.2, 5000:41.8
Gypsum lath 5000:47.1.3, 5000:47.1.4, 5000:47.3

Definition 5000:3.3.290, 5000:47.1.5.4
Gypsum panel products

Definition 5000:3.3.291, 5000:47.1.5.5
Gypsum plaster 5000:47.1, 5000:47.2.4, 5000:47.2.5, 5000:47.3, 5000:A.47.1.5.9.2

Definition 5000:3.3.470, 5000:47.1.5.8
Gypsum wallboard 921:Table 5.5.2.3, 921:6.2.4.2, 921:6.2.11, 921:6.2.12.1, 921:6.2.12.2,

921:17.4.4, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(F), 5000:15.7.3.8.1.5, 5000:22.4.4(3)
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Definition 5000:3.3.294, 5000:47.1.5.6
H
Hair dryers, hand held 921:24.6.11
Halls, exhibition see Assembly occupancies; Exhibits
Hallways see also Corridors; Passageways

Manufactured housing 501:4.4.2, 501:4.12, 501:A.4.12
Outlets 70:210.52(H)
Halocarbon clean agents 2001:4.2.1.1, 2001:A.1.5.1.2, 2001:A.1.8.1, 2001:A.4.2.1.1, 2001:A.5.5.3.3,

2001:A.5.7.1.2, 2010:A.4.4.1
Containers 2001:4.1.4.2(1), 2001:4.1.4.5(1), 2001:A.4.1.4.1, 2001:A.4.1.4.2, 2010:9.3.1.1.2
Definition 10:3.3.18.1, 302:3.3.22, 302:A.3.3.22, 408:3.3.12.1, 2001:3.3.13, 2001:A.3.3.13
Design concentration 2001:5.5.1, 2001:A.5.5.1
Discharge time 2001:5.7.1.2.1, 2001:8.9.2.1, 2001:8.9.2.2, 2001:A.5.7.1.2.1
Employees, hazards to 2001:1.5.1.2, 2001:A.1.5.1.2
Flame extinguishment concentrations 2001:5.4.2.2, 2001:A.5.4.2.2
Inspection and tests 2001:7.1.3.1, 2001:7.1.6, 2001:8.11.3, 2001:A.8.11.3
Physical properties 2001:Table A.1.4.1(a), 2001:Table A.1.4.1(c)
Portable fire extinguishers using see Halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers
Recycling or disposal of 2001:7.1.4, 2001:A.4.1.4.2, 2001:A.7.1.4, 2010:9.2.4
Halogenated agent 12A:Annex C, 5000:Table 55.5.1 see also Halon 1211; Halon 1301
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting use 402:10.2.2 to 10.2.4, 402:10.7.6, 402:10.7.9, 402:12.2.3,
402:12.2.5, 402:12.5.2, 402:14.7.6, 403:5.2(2), 403:A.5.2(2), 403:A.5.4, 408:4.1.2, 408:4.3,
408:Table 5.1.1, 408:5.2.1, 408:7.3.3.3, 408:A.4.3.1, 408:A.4.3.2, 414:4.22, 414:4.23.2,
414:6.2.1(12), 414:6.2.1(13), 414:6.3.31, 414:6.3.32, 414:A.4.22.4.7
Definition 10:A.3.3.18, 302:3.3.23, 302:A.3.3.23, 408:3.3.12, 408:A.3.3.12, 414:3.3.34
Metals, combustible, use for 484:6.5.2.6.3(B), 484:6.5.3.1, 484:13.5.2.2(4), 484:H.1.3
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Table 12.1.2.8.3, 302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3,
302:B.5.4, 302:E.3.2.3.3, 302:E.5
Halogenated agent closed recovery system 10:7.3.1.2.1.2, 10:7.4.3.8.1, 10:7.4.3.8.2, 10:A.7.3.1.2.1

Halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers 1:13.6.5.1.1, 1:70.2.4.8.4.2, 1:A.13.6.5.1.1,

1:A.70.2.4.8.4.2, 10:5.3.2.6, 10:6.2.1.3, 10:8.6.3.2, 10:A.5.3.2.6, 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.4, 10:H.2
Aircraft use 408:4.1.2, 408:4.3, 408:Table 5.1.1, 408:5.2.1, 408:7.3.3.3, 408:A.4.3.1, 408:A.4.3.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 10:4.1.1(2), 10:7.2.3.3, 10:8.4.1.3, 10:Table I.1(b)
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Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Table 12.1.2.8.3, 302:Table B.2, 302:Table B.3,
302:B.5.4, 302:E.3.2.3.3, 302:E.5
Pressurization 10:7.4.4.3, 10:A.7.4.4.3.5
Recharging 10:7.4.3.7, 10:7.4.3.8, 10:7.4.5.2.1, 10:A.7.4.3.7
Removal from service 10:7.2.3.3, 10:7.3.1.2.1.4
Removal of agent from 10:7.3.1.2.1.2, 10:7.4.3.8, 10:A.7.3.1.2.1
Selection of 10:C.3.5, 10:Fig. C.3.7.2(b), 10:H.2
Halon
Definition 10:3.3.18.2, 10:A.3.3.18
Halon protected enclosure

Halon protected height

Maximum
Minimum
Halon systems see also Halogenated agent; Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.2.1(2), 423:6.3.2(1), 423:6.4(2), 423:7.3, 423:A.7.3.1,
423:C.1.5
Marine vessels 301:9.2.12, 1405:5.5.8, 1405:9.2.1, 1405:12.10.8.1.1, 1405:12.10.8.1.2,
1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.11.5.1.1, 1405:12.11.5.1.2, 1405:12.11.5.3, 1405:12.14.1(5)
Halon 1211
Definition 402:3.3.57, 408:3.3.12.2, 408:A.3.3.12.2
Extinguishers, portable fire, aircraft usage 408:4.3.2, 408:A.4.3.2 see also Halogenated agent
portable fire extinguishers
Halon 1301 see also Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems

Definition 402:3.3.58, 408:3.3.12.3, 408:A.3.3.12.3
Extinguishers, portable fire, aircraft usage 408:4.3.2.1.2, 408:A.4.3.2.1.2 see also Halogenated
agent portable fire extinguishers
Personnel, hazards to 12A:1.5.1, 12A:Annex D
Physical properties 12A:C.2.1.1
Storage containers 12A:4.1.3, 12A:4.1.4, 12A:6.1.3, 12A:6.1.4, 12A:6.2, 12A:6.7.2.1.8 to
6.7.2.1.10, 12A:6.7.2.4.1(2), 12A:6.7.2.4.5, 12A:A.6.1, 12A:A.6.1.4, 12A:Annex E
Supply 12A:4.1, 12A:5.5, 12A:A.4.1.2, 12A:Annex K
Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 1:66.5.9.3.5, 12A
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Records storage facilities 232:D.6.2, 232:E.4.2, 232:E.5.4
Total flooding systems 12A:5.5, 12A:Annex K
Halters 150:4.3.4.2.6, 150:A.6.3.1.1(4)

Halyards 1931:4.4.5, 1931:A.4.4.5.6, 1932:5.2.3, 1932:6.1.3(7), 1932:6.2.7, 1932:A.5.2.3,

1932:A.6.2.7
Definition 1931:3.3.20, 1932:3.3.17
Hand coverings 2113:5.1.6
Hand hose line systems see Handlines; Hose lines
Hand trucks (health care occupancies) 99:9.5.3.1
Handhold devices
Handles, fire door 80:8.4.3.8, 80:10.4.3.1.8, 80:A.8.4.3.1
Handlines see also Hose lines

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting use 402:9.3.2, 402:10.4.4, 402:10.6.4, 402:10.7.2, 402:10.11,
402:10.11.2, 402:11.3.1, 402:14.6.5
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.4.4.3, 12:4.6.1.1, 12:4.8.2.2, 12:Chap. 7
Definition 11:3.3.19, 11:A.3.3.19, 17:3.4.3, 18A:3.3.15, 18A:A.3.3.15, 120:3.3.25, 122:3.3.18
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.2, 17:5.7.1.3, 17:8.3.2, 17:Chap. 8, 17:9.2, 17:9.10,
17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:11.5.1(3), 17:11.5.2, 17:A.4.2.1
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2.4, 11:5.3.4.1(2), 11:5.3.6, 11:9.4.2, 11:9.5.4, 11:9.6,
11:A.5.2.4.2.1 to A.5.2.4.3.2, 11:A.5.3.6, 11:Table B.1, 11:D.1.2
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.5.3
Metal mineral processing plants 122:4.4.22, 122:6.2, 122:11.2, 122:13.7.2, 122:13.12.7,
122:13.13.2, 122:A.13.10.1
Mines, underground 120:4.3.4.2, 120:4.3.4.5.3, 120:A.4.3.4.2.1.1 to A.4.3.4.2.2, 122:4.4.22,
122:6.2, 122:11.2
Nozzles for see Nozzles, Handlines
Training, initial fire attack 1410:5.2.1.2, 1410:Chap. 6
Handling
Definition 1:3.3.127, 430:3.3.4, 5000:3.3.296
Handrails 5000:11.2.2.4, 5000:11.2.5.4.3, 5000:11.2.5.5, 5000:40.7, 5000:A.11.2.2.4 see also

Guards (structural)
Accessibility 5000:12.45.9.2.1, 5000:12.45.11.2, 5000:12.45.11.3, 5000:12.45.14.2.5.3,
5000:12.45.15.3.3, 5000:12.45.15.6.2
Aisles 101:12.2.5.6.3, 101:12.2.5.6.8, 101:13.2.5.6.8, 101:A.12.2.5.6.3, 101:A.12.2.5.6.8,
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101:A.13.2.5.6.8, 5000:16.2.5.6.9, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.9
Alternating tread devices 5000:11.2.11.2
101:13.4.9.3, 101:A.12.2.11.1.1, 5000:16.2.11.1, 5000:16.4.8.6, 5000:16.4.9.3,
5000:A.16.2.11.1.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.1.8, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.10.4.10, 5000:15.10.5.10
Construction site 101:43.6.2.6, 5000:A.14.1
Definition 101:3.3.114, 5000:3.3.297
Fire apparatus 1901:15.8, 1901:A.15.8.4
Glazing 5000:46.5.2.1(9), 5000:46.6
Grandstands and bleachers 102:5.5.6, 102:5.6, 5000:16.4.8.6, 5000:32.7.6.1(5)
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.9, 101:43.10.5.7, 5000:15.10.4.10, 5000:15.10.5.10
Ramps 101:7.2.5.4
Seating 102:6.3.2(3), 102:6.5, 5000:16.4.8.6, 5000:16.4.9.3
Stairs 101:7.2.2.2.3.2(3) to (6), 101:7.2.2.2.3.3(6), 101:7.2.2.4, 101:A.7.2.2.4.1.4 to A.7.2.2.4.5.3,
5000:11.2.2.2.3.2(3) to (6)
Handwashing facility
Hangars, aircraft 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:21.1, 1:21.1.1, 409, 5000:6.4.2.5, 5000:7.4.3.6.2,

5000:15.7.2.4.1(3), 5000:29.6, 5000:30.6, 5000:A.29.6, 5000:A.30.6, 5000:D.6.1 see also Industrial
occupancies; Storage occupancies
Building clusters 409:8.1.5, 409:8.3
Definition 409:3.3.2, 409:A.3.3.2
Duct furnaces in 54:10.10.7
Definition 70:513.2
Fires in 424:6.3.4
Heaters in 54:9.1.12, 54:10.18.4, 54:10.26.5
Rooftop (helicopter) 418:Chap. 6
Servicing, for 101:40.6, 101:A.40.6
Single hangar building 409:5.3.2, 409:8.2.1
Sprinkler systems 13:21.27
Storage, for 101:42.6, 101:A.42.6
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Hangers
Exhaust systems for air conveying of materials 91:4.5
Fire doors 80:8.4.3.4, 80:A.8.4.3.1
Gas piping 54:7.2.6
Sprinkler systems 13:6.6, 13:9.1, 13:9.2, 13:9.3.7.8, 13:9.3.7.9, 13:A.6.6, 13:A.9.1.1 to A.9.1.4.1,
13:A.9.2
Earthquakes, subject to 13:9.3.7
Definitions 13:3.11
Foam-water 16:5.8, 16:A.5.8.2, 16:A.5.8.3
Marine systems 13:25.2.5.1(5), 13:25.2.5.1(6), 13:25.2.5.3, 13:A.25.2.5.3
Water mist systems 750:5.5, 750:7.3.5.2, 750:7.3.7, 750:12.2.4.1.4, 750:12.2.4.1.7,
750:12.2.4.1.9
Marine systems 750:14.1.5, 750:14.1.12.4.3, 750:A.14.1.5
Harbor patrol, in airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(17), 424:5.16
Hardboard 5000:45.5.9
Definition 5000:3.3.298, 5000:45.2.3
Hardware 1006:Table G.1

Builders 80:4.3.2, 80:4.6.2, 80:4.6.3, 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.3, 80:Table 6.4.3.1, 80:A.4.6.3.1,
80:A.4.6.3.3, 80:A.6.4.3
Definition 1006:3.3.73, 1670:3.3.52, 1951:3.3.51, 1977:3.3.38, 2112:3.3.15, 2113:3.3.19
Fire door see Fire door hardware
Fire exit see Fire exit hardware
Hoistway doors 80:14.2.1.3.3, 80:14.2.1.3.7, 80:14.2.2.3.3, 80:14.2.2.3.6, 80:14.2.2.4.2,
80:14.2.3.5, 80:14.2.3.8
Life safety rope and harnesses 1500:7.16.1
Maintenance of 80:5.2.4, 80:5.2.15.4
Panic see Panic hardware
Protective clothing
CBRN garment 1971:6.20.4.3
Flame-resistant garments to protect industrial personnel against flash fire 2112:6.1, 2112:7.3,
2112:8.4.10, 2113:7.1.4.1, 2113:7.1.6
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:6.3.5.1(3), 1851:8.2.1, 1851:8.2.4, 1851:8.3(3),
1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.6.3.5.1(3), 1851:A.7.1.1, 1851:A.8.2.4, 1971:6.1.6, 1971:6.1.9.4,
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1971:6.1.10.3, 1971:6.10.6, 1971:7.1.9, 1971:7.1.20, 1971:7.4.13, 1971:7.5.5, 1971:7.8.3,
1971:7.10.14, 1971:7.10.15, 1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.1.5, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.30,
1971:8.49, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(a), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(c), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(h)
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:6.1.1.8, 1951:6.1.1.15, 1951:6.1.1.16, 1951:6.1.4.9
to 6.1.4.12, 1951:6.2.1.9, 1951:6.2.1.16, 1951:6.2.1.17, 1951:6.2.4.9 to 6.2.4.12,
1951:7.1.1.9, 1951:7.1.1.11, 1951:7.1.2.9, 1951:7.1.3.9, 1951:7.1.4.10, 1951:7.1.4.11,
1951:7.2.1.9, 1951:7.2.1.11, 1951:7.2.2.9, 1951:7.2.3.9, 1951:7.2.4.10, 1951:7.2.4.11,
1951:7.3.2.9, 1951:7.3.2.11, 1951:7.3.3.9, 1951:7.3.4.9, 1951:7.3.5.10, 1951:7.3.5.11,
1951:8.5.1.4, 1951:8.5.10
Wildland fire fighting 1977:6.1.13, 1977:6.1.14, 1977:6.6.5, 1977:6.7.5, 1977:6.8.4,
1977:7.1.5, 1977:7.4.1, 1977:7.5.5, 1977:7.7.3, 1977:7.8.2, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.10,
1977:8.27
Sliding
Special purpose accordion/folding doors 80:9.4.3
Hardwood
Harmonics 70B:27.1.2.6, 70B:27.2, 70B:27.9

Definition 70B:3.3.43, 70B:27.1.1.9
Harnesses, life safety 1006:5.5.7, 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6, 1006:6.2.1, 1006:6.2.3, 1006:A.6.2.1,

1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:Table G.1, 1500:7.16, 1500:A.7.16.3, 1670:A.6.2.2(6), 1670:H.1
Definition 1006:3.3.101, 1670:3.3.69, 1983:3.3.31
Design and construction requirements 1983:6.3, 1983:A.6.3.2 to A.6.3.5
Performance requirements 1983:7.4, 1983:7.5.6.7, 1983:A.7.4.6
Product labels 1983:5.1.3, 1983:7.4.4, 1983:A.5.1.3.11
Tests 1983:8.3, 1983:8.4, 1983:8.10, 1983:A.8.3.2.4 to A.8.3.12.2
User information 1983:5.2.3
Vehicle safety 1500:6.1.7.1
Hauling system 1006:5.5.12

Hawse pipe 1925:15.7.5.1

Hazard analysis see Fire risk analysis and assessment
Hazard areas
Accessible
Definition 76:3.4.5, 160:3.3.2.1
Copyright NFPA
Flame effects before an audience 160:9.3.4.6, 160:9.3.5.1 to 9.3.5.4, 160:9.3.6, 160:A.9.3.5.3,
160:A.9.3.5.4
Single 96:10.3.1
Hazard assessment
Hazard currents
Hazard identification
Disaster management, for 1600:5.3, 1600:5.3.2, 1600:5.4.3, 1600:5.5.2, 1600:A.5.3,
1600:A.5.3.2, 1600:A.5.5.1, 1600:A.5.5.2
Pesticide storage areas 434:1.1.4, 434:4.6, 434:C.1.2.8
Search and rescue incidents 1670:4.1.1, 1670:A.4.1.1, 1670:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.5, 1670:H.1
Hazard mitigation
Rescue incidents 1006:7.2.1 to 7.2.3, 1006:8.1.2, 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.2.5, 1006:8.2.6, 1006:9.1.4,
1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.2.4, 1006:9.2.6(B), 1006:9.2.7, 1006:9.2.14 to 9.2.16,
1006:10.1.2, 1006:10.1.5, 1006:17.2.1(B), 1006:17.2.2(A), 1006:17.2.3, 1006:17.2.5,
1006:17.3.2, 1006:17.3.4, 1006:17.3.6, 1006:18.2.1(A), 1006:18.2.9(B), 1006:18.3.1(B),
1006:18.3.4, 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.8.1.5,
1006:A.8.2.5, 1006:A.8.2.6, 1006:A.9.1.6, 1006:A.10.1.2, 1006:A.10.1.5, 1006:A.17.2.5,
1006:A.17.3.2
Hazard of contents 101:6.2, 101:43.7.2.1 to 43.7.2.4, 101:43.7.3, 101:A.6.2.1.3 to A.6.2.2.4,

5000:6.3, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d), 5000:A.6.3.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.1.2.6, 101:20.1.2.7, 101:20.1.5, 101:21.1.2.6,
101:21.1.2.7, 101:21.1.5, 5000:20.1.2.6, 5000:20.1.2.7, 5000:20.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2
Apartment buildings 101:30.1.5, 101:31.1.5, 5000:25.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Assembly occupancies 101:12.1.5, 101:13.1.5, 1620:11.6, 5000:16.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2,
5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Business occupancies 101:38.1.5, 101:39.1.5, 1620:18.6, 5000:28.1.4, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c),
5000:Table 34.3.2.3
5000:18.6.1.5, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Definition1:A.3.3.128
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.1.2.6, 101:22.1.2.7, 101:22.1.5, 101:23.1.2.6,
101:23.1.2.7, 101:23.1.5, 1620:14.6, 5000:21.1.2.4.1, 5000:21.1.2.5, 5000:21.1.2.6, 5000:21.1.4,
5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Educational occupancies 101:14.1.5, 101:15.1.5, 1620:12.6, 5000:17.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2,
5000:Table 34.3.2.3
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Health care occupancies 101:18.1.2.8, 101:18.1.2.9, 101:18.1.5, 101:18.2.5.6.1.3, 101:19.1.2.8,
101:19.1.2.9, 101:19.1.5, 101:19.2.5.6.1.3, 101:A.18.2.5.6.1.3(A), 101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(A),
101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(C), 101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(D), 1620:13.6, 5000:19.1.2.8, 5000:19.1.2.9,
5000:19.1.4, 5000:19.2.5.6.1.3, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(f),
5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(A)
High-rise buildings 101:11.1.5
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.1.5, 101:29.1.5, 5000:24.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.1.5, 1620:19.6, 5000:29.1.3.1.1(1), 5000:29.1.3.1.2(1),
5000:29.1.3.2, 5000:29.1.4, 5000:29.2.2.10, 5000:29.2.4.1.2, 5000:29.3.1(2), 5000:29.6.4,
5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.1.5, 5000:23.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.1.5, 101:37.1.5, 1620:17.6, 5000:27.1.4, 5000:27.2.1.5,
5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.1.5, 5000:22.1.4, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Residential board and care occupancies 1620:16.6, 5000:26.1.4, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table
34.3.2.3
Residential occupancies 1620:15.6, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h)
Special hazard protection 101:8.7, 101:A.8.7.1.1 to A.8.7.5, 5000:8.15, 5000:A.8.15.1
Special structures 101:11.1.5
Storage occupancies 101:42.1.5, 1620:20.6, 1620:A.20.6.1 to A.20.6.7, 5000:30.1.4,
5000:30.2.4.1, 5000:30.3.4.1, 5000:30.8.1.5, 5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Towers 5000:31.6.5.1(6)
Hazard rating
Definition 1:3.3.129, 1:A.3.3.129, 55:3.3.35, 55:A.3.3.35
Hazardous
Hazardous areas
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.2.1, 101:31.3.2.1, 5000:25.3.2
Board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.2
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.5.2, 101:13.2.5.2, 5000:16.3.2, 5000:16.3.4.2.3,
5000:A.16.3.4.2.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.7.2.1.1(5)
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.2, 5000:28.3.2, 5000:A.28.3.2.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.7, 909:13.4, 909:16.4.6, 909:16.6.3, 909:A.12.7,
909:A.13.4.1.2 to A.13.4.4.1.2, 909:A.16.4.6.1 to A.16.4.6.3.5(5), 909:A.16.6.3
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.2, 5000:A.18.3.2.1(2)(a)
Definition 101:3.3.17.4, 101:A.3.3.17.4, 601:3.3.4, 601:A.3.3.4, 909:3.3.36, 914:3.3.39,
914:A.3.3.39, 1003:3.3.7, 1003:A.3.3.7, 1500:3.3.42, 5000:3.3.33.10, 5000:A.3.3.33.10
Detection systems 101:9.6.2.10, 5000:55.2.2.5
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Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.2, 101:22.4.4.7, 101:23.3.2.1, 101A:5.4.2,
101:A.22.3.2.1, 101:A.23.3.2.1, 5000:21.3.2, 5000:21.4.4.7, 5000:A.21.3.2.1
Educational occupancies 101A:9.5.2, 101A:9.5.5.3, 5000:17.3.2
Fire department operations in 1500:7.17.3, 1500:8.5.4 to 8.5.17, 1500:8.5.23, 1500:A.8.5.4 to
A.8.5.11
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.5.6.1.3, 101:18.3.2.1, 101:19.2.5.6.1.3, 101:19.3.2.1,
101A:4.6.8, 101:A.18.2.5.6.1.3(A), 101:A.18.3.2.1, 101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(A), 101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(C),
101:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(D), 5000:19.3.2, 5000:19.4.3.4, 5000:A.19.3.2.1, 5000:A.19.4.3.4
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.5.1, 101:21.3.5.1, 5000:20.3.2,
5000:A.20.3.2.3.2, 5000:A.20.3.2.4
Flammable anesthetizing locations, hazardous areas in
Definition 99:E.1.4
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.2.2, 101:29.3.2.2, 5000:24.3.2, 5000:24.3.6.5(1)
Marine fire-fighting vessels
Major area
Minor area
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.3.2, 5000:A.27.3.2.1
Open structures 5000:31.5.2.9.2
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.3.2, 101:33.2.3.2, 101A:7.2.4.2, 101A:7.4.4.2,
101A:7.6.4.2, 101:A.32.2.3.2.1, 5000:26.2.3.2, 5000:26.2.3.5.5, 5000:26.3.3.2, 5000:A.26.2.3.2.1
Security services, monitoring by 601:5.3.1.4, 601:7.2(2), 601:A.5.3.1.4, 601:A.7.2(2)
Smoke partitions serving 101:8.4.2(3), 5000:8.10.2(3)
Sprinkler systems 5000:55.3.1.2, 5000:55.3.1.3
Towers 5000:31.6.11.2
Water-surrounded structures 5000:31.7.3
Hazardous atmospheres
Confined space rescues 1006:Fig. C.1(c), 1670:7.3.3(5), 1670:A.7.2.4(3), 1670:A.7.3.3(5)
Definition 600:3.3.11, 600:A.3.3.11, 601:3.3.5, 601:A.3.3.5, 1006:3.3.77, 1006:A.3.3.77,
1500:3.3.5.1, 1500:A.3.3.5.1, 1670:3.3.55
Electrical installations 70:500, 70:510
Respiratory protection equipment, use of 1500:7.9.7, 1500:7.9.8, 1500:7.12.2, 1500:7.13.3,
1500:A.7.9.7, 1500:A.7.9.8
Trench and excavation rescues 1670:11.4.3(3), 1670:A.11.4.3(3)
Hazardous chemical emergencies, protective clothing for see Chemical protective suits
Hazardous chemicals
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Definition 30:3.3.21, 30:A.3.3.21, 99:3.3.67, 99:A.3.3.67, 115:3.3.11, 115:A.3.3.11, 318:3.3.11,
318:A.3.3.11, 472:I.2.6
Electrical appliances, in 99:10.2.6.3, 99:A.10.2.6.3
Identification of 99:11.8.2.2(3)
Laboratories, use in 45
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.2.3, 318:5.3, 318:5.4.3, 318:5.5, 318:Chap. 7,
318:10.9.2.2, 318:10.10.3, 318:10.10.4, 318:A.5.3.1, 318:A.5.5.1, 318:A.5.5.2
Storage 45:9.2.1, 45:9.2.3, 45:A.9.2.3, 318:Chap. 7, 318:10.9.2.2, 318:10.10.3, 318:10.10.4
Storage and dispensing rooms 318:5.4.3, 318:7.1.1.1, 318:7.1.2, 318:7.1.4, 318:10.9.2.2,
318:10.10.3, 318:10.10.4, 318:A.7.1.1.2
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:500, 70:510, 70E:440

Change of use requirements 5000:15.7.2.4.1(1)
Class I 70E:440.3(B), 70E:440.4
Cranes and hoists70:610.2(A)(1)
Definition70E:100.I
Division 1
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:4.2.1.2, 496:4.10.1, 496:Table 8.2.3, 496:A.4.10.1
Division 2
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:4.9.2, 496:Table 8.2.3, 496:A.8.2.3
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:1.3.1, 496:1.3.2, 496:Chap.4, 496:Chap.5, 496:Chap.
7
Zone 0 496:1.1.2(1)
Zone 1
Zone 2
Class II 70:500, 70:501.120, 70:502, 70:506
Cranes and hoists70:610.2(A)(2)
Definition70E:100.I
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Division 1
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:4.2.1.2, 496:4.10.1, 496:A.4.10.1
Division 2
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:4.9.2
Purged and pressurized enclosures 496:1.3.1, 496:1.3.2, 496:Chap.4, 496:Chap.6, 496:Chap.
7, 496:Table 8.2.3
Class III 70:500, 70:503, 70:506, 496:1.1.2(2)
Cranes and hoists 70:503.155, 70:610.2(A)(3)
Definition70E:100.I
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:6.6.2, 654:6.6.3, 654:A.6.6.2
Definition 37:3.3.6, 70E:440.2, 99:E.1.4, 820:3.3.36
Dusts 70E:440.3(B)(6)
Class II locations, dust in 70:502
Classification 499
Dust-ignitionproof protection technique 70:500.7(B), 70:506.8(A)
Dusttight protection technique 70:500.7(C), 70:506.8(D)
Zone 20, 21, and 22 locations 70:506
Engine installation in 37:4.3, 37:9.2.2
Fibers, flyings, lint, and highly combustible material 70:503, 70:506
Garages, commercial70:511.3
Gases 70:500, 70:501, 70E:440.3(B)(6)
Classification 497
Glazing 5000:15.3.1.3.2, 5000:15.4.2.3, 5000:46.5.1(1), 5000:46.5.2
Inspection and maintenance of equipment in 70B:6.4.1.3, 70B:6.7, 70B:7.5.2.1, 70B:19.2.10,
70B:19.8.2.10, 70B:22.3.13.6, 70B:22.3.13.9, 70B:Chap. 23, 70B:B.1.18, 70E:235
Intrinsic safety 70:500.7(E), 70:504, 70:506.8(C), 70:506.8(K)
Lighting systems, less than 30 volts 70:411.7
Liquids 70:500, 70:501, 70:505
Classification 497
LP-Gas utility plants 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:4.5.2.2 to 4.5.2.4, 59:A.4.5.2.2
Marinas and boatyards 303:5.9.2, 303:5.17
Powered industrial truck use 505:Chap. 4, 505:7.2.1
Purged and pressurized enclosures for electrical equipment in 496
Spray application, dipping and coating processes 70:516.3
Vapors 70:500, 70:501, 70:505
Classification 497
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820:Table 6.2(b), 820:7.4.5, 820:9.1.2, 820:9.2.3, 820:9.2.6 to 9.2.8
Hazardous conditions
Hazardous debris 1123:8.1.4.3.1, 1123:A.4.3.5, 1123:A.8.1.4.2

Definition 1123:3.3.18, 1123:A.3.3.18, 1126:3.3.26, 1126:A.3.3.26
Hazardous fluids
Dispersion distances 59A:5.2.3.4
Storage of 59A:6.3, 59A:10.1.2
Hazardous materials 1:4.1.3.3, 1:4.1.4.2.4, 1:4.2.2, 1:10.7.2, 1:53.16, 1:Chap. 60, 1:A.4.1.3.3.2.2,
1:A.4.2.2, 1:A.53.16.2, 5000:4.1.3.4, 5000:6.3.2.4.1.1, 5000:Table 35.3.1 see also Hazardous
chemicals
Aircraft incidents involving 402:7.2.2.1(5), 402:7.5.4, 402:7.5.11, 402:8.2.6, 402:13.4.4,
402:Annex B, 402:Annex G, 422:5.2.4(D), 422:Chap. 8, 424:5.1.2(3), 424:6.4.7, 424:6.5.2(5),
424:6.8.2, 424:7.4.5, 424:7.8.2, 424:8.1.2.1(8), 424:8.2.2.1(8), 424:9.1, 424:A.12.2
Definition 402:3.3.59, 402:B.1.1
Assembly occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:16.3.2.1.2(1)(c), 5000:16.3.2.1.2(2)(d), 5000:16.4.1.2(9)
Business occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(c)
Classification 1:60.1.2, 1:63.1.3, 472:J.10
For incident reporting and fire protection data 901:Chap. 8, 901:Chap. 16
D.1
Construction, alteration, and demolition operations 1:4.5.6.3
Containers see Containers
Control areas see Control areas
Day-care occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e), 5000:18.3.2.1(1)(c), 5000:18.3.2.1(2)(d)
Definition 1:3.3.156.3, 30:3.3.21, 30:A.3.3.21, 307:3.3.10, 326:3.3.11, 329:3.3.6, 402:3.3.24,
450:3.3.31, 472:3.3.28, 472:A.3.3.28, 472:I.2.1, 473:3.3.12, 473:A.3.3.12, 495:3.3.27.2,
853:3.3.14, 901:3.3.53, 1003:3.3.5, 1006:3.3.78, 1201:3.3.5, 1500:3.3.44, 1710:3.3.18,
1720:3.3.16, 1851:3.3.45, 1851:A.3.3.45, 1991:3.3.33, 1991:A.3.3.33, 1992:3.3.33,
1992:A.3.3.33, 1999:3.3.49, 2112:3.3.16, 2113:3.3.21, 5000:3.3.388.5
Detection of presence of 472:4.2.1, 472:A.4.2.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(g)
Disposal 99:11.7.5, 99:11.8.1.4, 99:A.11.7.5, 99:A.11.8.1.4
Educational occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(d), 5000:17.3.2.1(1)(c), 5000:17.3.2.1(2)(d)
Emergency preparedness 99:C.12.3.10
Engine units handling 37:4.4, 37:A.4.4.2
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Extinguishing agents, in 10:4.2, 10:6.1.3.9.2, 10:A.4.2
Fire investigation evidence, as 921:16.8.2.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:7.6, 170:Table 8.3.2, 170:A.7.6
Fire scene, at 921:12.2.7.1
Health care occupancies 1:Table 60.1.3.2(f), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 5000:20.3.2.1
High hazard
Piping or ductwork for 221:5.9.5, 221:5.10.5, 221:5.11, 221:A.4.9.2.2.1(1), 221:A.5.11
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:6.4.1, 502:6.5, 502:7.11.2, 502:7.13, 502:8.7, 502:Chap. 13,
502:A.13.1.1
Identification of 99:11.8.2
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves, storage and handling at 307:Chap. 8, 307:9.3.3, 307:9.4.3,
307:10.1.6, 307:10.2.5, 307:A.8.4, 307:Annex D
Marine vessels, cargo on 1405:9.8.5, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:11.9.2, 1405:12.12, 1405:14.3.2,
1405:14.3.3, 1405:15.2
Performance-based design option 1:5.1.12, 1:5.2.2.3, 1:5.4.4, 1:A.5.2.2.3, 1:A.5.4.4
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:60.1.2.3, 1:A.60.1.2.3.1.1, 1:F.8
Predicting behavior of 472:5.2.3, 472:7.2.4, 472:A.5.2.3
Repairs, use for 5000:15.3.1.3.1
Rescue incidents 1006:4.2(6), 1006:A.4.2, 1006:F.4
Residential occupancies 1:60.1.3.2
Security services, monitoring by 601:7.2(2), 601:A.7.2(2)
Spill control and secondary containment 5000:34.3.2.8
Storage facilities 1:60.1.2.3.2
Storage lockers 1:66.4.4.1, 1:66.4.6, 1:A.66.4.6, 30:10.3.5, 30:10.9.2, 30:10.13.2, 30:12.6.1.2,
30:Chap. 14, 30:A.10.3.5
Definition 1:3.3.132, 30:3.3.22
Storage of 1:60.1.2.3.2, 1:60.1.2.4, 1:60.1.2.4.3, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(b)
Tanks, safeguarding for entry, cleaning, or repair 326
Ventilation of 5000:49.2.2.1.4 to 49.2.2.1.8, 5000:49.2.3
Warning labels 402:B.4
Hazardous materials branch

Definition 472:3.3.29, 472:A.3.3.29
Hazardous materials incidents 1:1.7.10.1, 1:4.2.3, 1:5.2.2.3, 1:A.4.2.3, 1:A.5.2.2.3 see also CBRN
Classification for incident reporting and fire protection data 901:Chap. 8, 901:Chap. 16
Decontamination see Decontamination
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Definition 472:3.3.35, 473:3.3.14, 610:3.3.14, 1500:3.3.69.3, 1971:3.3.56, 1991:3.3.34,
1991:A.3.3.34, 1992:3.3.34, 2112:3.3.17, 2113:3.3.22
Emergency medical care 1500:8.5.20
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.6, 610:7.5
Protective clothing and equipment 472:6.2.4.1, 472:7.1.2.2(3), 472:7.4.2, 472:8.3.3(3),
472:A.7.1.2.2(3), 472:A.7.4.2(2), 1500:7.5, 1500:A.7.5, 1500:Annex F
Cleaning of 1500:7.5.3.7
Liquid splash-protective ensembles see Liquid splash-protective ensembles
Vapor protective ensembles see Vapor protective ensembles (chemical hazards)
Responders to, competencies of 472, 1500:5.2.6, 1500:5.4.3, 1500:A.5.2.6
Emergency medical service 473
Response to 1201:7.1 to 7.5
Career fire departments 1710:4.4.2, 1710:5.4.3, 1710:6.2.2, 1710:A.4.4.2
Fire apparatus 1901:A.10.5.2
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:B.3.2
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.2.3, 1720:4.9.3, 1720:4.9.4, 1720:5.2.2, 1720:A.1.1,
1720:A.4.1.2
Termination of incident 473:5.5
Definition 472:3.3.60, 472:A.3.3.60
Responders, responsibilities of 472:6.2.5, 472:6.3.6, 472:6.4.6, 472:7.1.2.2(5), 472:7.6,
472:8.1.2.2(5), 472:8.6, 472:10.1.2.2(5), 472:10.6, 472:11.1.2.2(5), 472:11.6, 472:A.8.6.1,
472:A.11.6.2.1
Hazardous materials officers 472:Chap. 10

Definition 472:3.3.30, 472:A.3.3.30
Hazardous materials operations

Safety officer, role of 1521:6.5, 1521:A.4.2.3, 1521:A.4.5.3, 1521:A.6.5.2, 1521:A.6.5.4,
1521:B.2.3.1
Hazardous materials response team

Definition 472:3.3.31, 472:A.3.3.31
Hazardous materials safety officers 472:Chap. 11

Definition 472:3.3.32, 472:A.3.3.32
Hazardous materials technicians 472:Chap. 7, 472:Chap. 12, 472:Chap. 13, 472:Chap. 14,
472:Chap. 15, 472:H.2
Definition 472:3.3.33, 472:A.3.3.33, 472:H.1.3
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Hazardous production material (HPM) 5000:6.3.2.4.6, 5000:15.6.2.9, 5000:34.3.7.1.2.2,
5000:34.3.7.2.2.2, 5000:34.3.7.2.4, 5000:34.3.7.3.1, 5000:34.3.7.3.3.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.4,
5000:34.3.7.3.8, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4
Definition 1:3.3.156.4, 5000:3.3.388.6
Rooms 5000:34.3.7.2.4.2 to 34.3.7.2.4.6, 5000:34.3.7.3.6.2
Hazardous reactions
Definition 1:3.3.133, 30:3.3.23, 30:A.3.3.23
Hazardous situations
Motorsports venues 610:5.2.2(2)
Hazardous substances see Hazardous materials
Hazardous waste see also Waste

Definition 472:I.2.5, 820:3.3.75.1
Hazards
Aircraft fuel servicing 407:1.2.2, 407:4.1.2, 407:4.3.3, 407:4.5.7, 407:A.1.2, 407:A.4.1.2.6,
407:Annex B
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.2, 101:21.3.2, 101:21.3.5.1, 101:A.20.3.2.6,
101:A.21.3.2.6
Analysis 909:5.3.2, 909:6.1.2, 909:13.4.7, 909:A.5.3.2.2, 909:A.6.1.2.2
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.2, 801:5.4, 801:A.4.2.4, 801:Annex B
Animal housing facilities150:Chapter 9
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.2, 101:31.3.2
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.2, 101:13.3.2
Assessment system
Definition 1051:3.3.23, 1051:A.3.3.23
Wildland fires 1051:9.5.5, 1051:10.5
Boilers 85
Building hazard assessment 1500:Annex C
Business occupancies 101:38.3.2, 101:39.3.2, 101:A.38.3.2.1, 101:A.38.3.2.2, 101:A.39.3.2.1,
101:A.39.3.2.2
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.3.1, 12:4.4.3.3.1.3, 12:5.2, 12:6.2, 12:7.2, 12:8.2,
12:A.4.3, 12:A.4.3.1, 12:Annex B
Classification 10:5.4, 10:A.5.4.1.1 to A.5.4.2.2 see also Hazardous (classified) locations
Laboratory units 45:Chap. 4, 45:5.2
Suburban and rural fire fighting 1142:Chap. 5, 1142:G.3.3, 1142:G.4.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.4.2, 2001:6.2, 2001:6.5.1, 2001:6.5.3, 2001:8.6,
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2001:A.1.5.1, 2001:A.6.5.1, 2001:A.8.6.1 to A.8.6.6
Combustion systems 85
Combustion turbines 850:Chap. 8
Contents, of see Hazard of contents
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.2, 101:17.3.2, 101:A.16.3.2.1(2)(a), 101:A.17.3.2.1(2)(a)
Definition 1:3.3.104, 79:3.3.53, 450:3.3.30, 610:3.3.13, 909:3.3.25, 914:3.3.27, 921:3.3.85,
1051:3.3.22, 1141:3.3.10, 1144:3.3.7, 1250:3.3.10, 1451:3.3.5, 1451:A.3.3.5, 1500:3.3.41,
1500:A.3.3.41, 1521:3.3.18, 1521:A.3.3.18, 1583:3.3.8, 1583:A.3.3.8, 1710:3.3.17,
1710:A.3.3.17, 1720:3.3.15, 1720:A.3.3.15
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.2, 101:23.3.2, 101:A.22.3.2.1, 101:A.23.3.2.1
Dwellings, found in 1452:Chap. 6
Electric generating plants 850:4.5, 850:6.6.3.2, 850:Chap. 7, 850:Chap. 8
Hydroelectric 851:Chap. 7, 851:A.7.2.4
Light water reactors 804:4.4, 804:5.5.3.1.1, 804:7.2, 804:8.1.2.3(7), 804:9.1.1, 804:9.4.10,
804:9.7.8, 804:Chap. 10, 804:A.4.4, 804:A.7.2.2.2 to A.7.2.3.2, 804:A.9.1.1, 804:A.9.4.10,
804:A.9.7.8, 805:4.2.2, 805:6.2.3.5, 805:A.4.2.2, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:Annex C, 805:E.1.2,
805:E.2
Electrical see Electrical hazards
Electrostatic see Electrostatic hazards
Ethylene oxide 560:B .1
Explosion see Explosion hazards
Explosion scene, at 921:21.13.2.2
Exposure
Definition 1142:3.3.8, 1142:A.3.3.8
Suburban/rural structures with 1142:4.3, 1142:A.4.3.1, 1142:H.3
Extinguishers used for 1:3.3.39
Application techniques for specific hazard 10:C.3
Distribution of extinguishers by hazard 1:13.6.6, 10:E.3 to E.6
Selection of extinguishers by hazard 1:13.6.5, 1:A.13.6.5.1, 10:5.3.2, 10:5.4.2, 10:5.5,
10:A.5.3.2.1 to A.5.3.2.7, 10:A.5.4.2, 10:A.5.5.1.1 to A.5.5.6, 10:C.2, 10:Annex F
Fire scene, at 921:12.1.2, 921:12.1.4, 921:12.2, 921:14.2.5.1, 921:26.9.1, 921:A.12.2.4.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:Annex D, 130:Annex E
Flammability see Flammability hazards
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.1, 11:6.15.2, 11:A.5.1
Gas, on marine vessels 306
Health see Health hazards
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.1, 101:18.3.2, 101:18.4.3.5, 101:19.1.1.4.1, 101:19.3.2,
101:A.18.3.2.1 to A.18.3.2.6, 101:A.19.3.2.2 to A.19.3.2.6 see also subentry : Ambulatory health
care occupancies
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Historic structures and sites 914:7.3.3.2, 914:9.4.3, 914:13.2.1, 914:13.2.2.1, 914:13.2.3 to 13.2.7,
914:13.4, 914:A.9.4.3, 914:A.13.4.7.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.2, 101:29.3.2
Hypobaric facilities 99B:5.1.2, 99B:Annex B
Identification of see Hazard identification
Imminent see Imminent hazards
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.2, 101:A.40.3.2
Instability see Reactive materials
Laboratories 45
Marinas and boatyards 303:Chap. 8
Marine vessels 1405:5.5.7.1, 1405:7.11.2, 1405:10.4.5, 1405:12.16.1, 1405:12.16.4
Materials, identification of hazards of 704
Membrane structures 101:11.10.2, 102:7.5.5, 102:9.2 to 9.4, 102:9.7, 102:A.9.2.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.2, 101:37.3.2, 101:A.36.3.2.1, 101:A.36.3.2.2, 101:A.37.3.2.1,
101:A.37.3.2.2
Modeling, test for toxic potency data for use in fire 269
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.1.1, 610:5.2.1(1), 610:5.2.2(1), 610:5.2.2(4), 610:5.3.1(2),
610:5.3.2(1), 610:5.3.2(5), 610:5.4.1(2), 610:5.4.1(3), 610:5.4.2(4), 610:5.4.2(6), 610:5.5.2(2),
610:5.6.1(2), 610:5.6.2(3)
Nuclear reactors 804:4.4, 804:5.5.3.1.1, 804:7.2, 804:8.1.2.3(7), 804:9.1.1, 804:9.4.10,
804:9.7.8, 804:Chap. 10, 804:A.4.4, 804:A.7.2.2.2 to A.7.2.3.2, 804:A.9.1.1, 804:A.9.4.10,
804:A.9.7.8, 805:4.2.2, 805:6.2.3.5, 805:A.4.2.2, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:Annex C, 805:E.1.2,
805:E.2
Physical see Physical hazards
Pre-incident planning for 1620:7.6, 1620:Chap. 8, 1620:A.7.6, 1620:C.7
Radiation 801:C.3, 801:C.11.6
Radioactive materials 801:4.2, 801:5.4, 801:A.4.2.4, 801:Annex B, 801:C.3.2, 804:4.4,
804:5.5.3.1.1, 804:7.2, 804:8.1.2.3(7), 804:9.1.1, 804:9.4.10, 804:9.7.8, 804:Chap. 10,
804:A.4.4, 804:A.7.2.2.2 to A.7.2.3.2, 804:A.9.1.1, 804:A.9.4.10, 804:A.9.7.8, 805:4.2.2,
805:A.4.2.2
Reactivity see Reactive materials
Respiratory see Respiratory hazards
Risk evaluation procedure 70E:110.7(F)
Rural fire fighting, classification for 1142:Chap. 5, 1142:G.3.3, 1142:G.4.2
Site-specific 600:4.1.1(1), 600:4.1.1(8), 600:4.2.2.2, 600:4.3.14
Static electricity 77:Chap. 6, 77:Chap. 7
Suburban fire fighting, classification for 1142:Chap. 5, 1142:G.3.3, 1142:G.4.2
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Tents 101:11.11.4
Haze
Head (pump) 20:5.5.1, 20:5.6.5, 20:6.2.2, 20:7.3.1, 20:A.6.1.2, 20:A.7.3.1, 20:B.1.12

Definition 20:3.3.23, 20:A.3.3.23
Measurement of see Total head (H)
Headers
Cylinder 99:5.1.3.4.9, 99:A.5.1.3.4.9
Definition 85:3.3.80, 211:3.3.94
Portable outlet 51:5.4, 51:7.3.2, 51:7.5
Definition 51:3.3.19, 51:A.3.3.19
Headform 1971:6.4.5.2, 1971:6.4.5.3, 1971:6.4.6.1, 1971:6.5.4.1, 1971:6.5.4.2, 1971:6.6.5.5.1,

1971:6.6.5.5.2, 1971:6.14.4, 1971:8.3.5.1, 1971:8.3.7.1, 1971:8.15.4.1, 1971:8.16.4.1, 1971:Figs.
8.16.4.1(a) to (c), 1971:Table 8.16.4.1, 1971:8.16.4.2, 1971:8.17.4.1.1, 1971:8.19.4.1, 1977:6.5.4.2,
1977:8.17.4.1, 1999:6.3.2.4, 1999:8.45.5.3
Definition 1951:3.3.53, 1971:3.3.58, 1977:3.3.39, 1999:3.3.50
Heading (compass)
Heads (cargo tank) 385:5.3.2, 385:5.3.3, 385:5.3.5.1, 385:5.3.7.1, 385:5.3.8.1 to 5.3.8.5, 385:A.5.3.2
Definition 385:3.3.8, 407:3.3.18
Heads-up/heads-down displays 402:D.2, 402:D.3, 402:D.6, 402:D.10, 1981:Table 4.3.9,

1981:6.1.4, 1981:6.3, 1981:7.1.3, 1981:7.2.3, 1981:7.3.3, 1981:7.7.4, 1981:7.8.3, 1981:7.11.6,
1981:7.14, 1981:8.15, 1981:8.17 to 8.19
Definition 402:D.19.7, 1981:3.3.23
Headway (fixed guideway transit systems) 130:5.5.5.6.2.1, 130:5.5.5.6.3.1, 130:A.5.5.5.6.2.1,

130:A.5.5.6.3.1.2
Health and fitness coordinator 1500:10.3.3, 1500:10.3.4, 1500:10.6.5, 1582:4.1.10, 1582:C.1.1.1,

1583:4.2(1), 1583:Chap. 5, 1583:6.1.1, 1583:6.3, 1583:7.1, 1583:7.2.2, 1583:A.7.1, 1583:A.8.1.1
Definition 1500:3.3.46, 1582:3.3.9, 1583:3.3.9
Health and safety committee 1582:4.2.4

Health and safety management system 1521:4.2.1, 1521:A.4.2.1

Health and safety officer 1521:4.1 to 4.3, 1521:Chap. 5, 1521:6.6.3, 1521:A.4.1.1 to A.4.2.5,
1521:A.6.6.3, 1521:Annex B, 1582:4.1.10, 1583:5.1.6, 1583:A.5.1.6, 1583:A.8.1.1
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Definition 1521:3.3.44.1, 1521:A.3.3.44.1, 1581:3.3.23, 1581:A.3.3.23, 1582:3.3.11, 1583:3.3.10,
1583:A.3.3.10
Health and safety program, occupational see Occupational safety and health program, fire
department
Health care facilities 5000:6.4.2.27, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.17.4.6, 5000:12.23, 5000:12.45.2,

5000:19.1.1.1.8, 5000:19.1.2, 5000:A.19.1.2.2 see also Health care occupancies
Definition 45:3.3.25, 5000:3.3.204.4
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:12.32.4
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)

Health care occupancies 1:10.9.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.9, 1:13.3.2.10, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,
1:13.7.2.5, 1:13.7.2.6, 1:20.4, 1:20.4.2.1, 1:20.4.2.2.2, 1:20.6.2.1, 1:20.6.2.2.2, 1:26.2, 1:52.3.3.4,
1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(f), 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.13.7.2.5.3, 1:A.20.4.2, 1:A.20.4.2.1.5,
1:A.20.6.2.1.2, 1:A.26.2, 99, 5000:Chap. 19, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table
34.1.3.2(f), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:51.2.1(3), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also
Hospitals; Nursing homes
Accessibility 5000:12.8.2.1, 5000:12.8.2.2, 5000:12.9.3
Air systems in 90A:4.3.11.1.1, 90A:5.3.5.1.5, 90A:A.5.3.5.1.5
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers 101:18.3.2.6, 101:19.3.2.6, 101:20.3.2.6, 101:A.18.3.2.6,
101:A.19.3.2.6, 101:A.20.3.2.6, 5000:19.3.2.6, 5000:A.19.3.2.6
Ambulatory see Ambulatory health care occupancies
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.3.5(5), 5000:15.5.1.3.5, 5000:15.5.2.2, 5000:15.5.5.5(5),
5000:15.6.2.1.4.2, 5000:15.6.2.4.1, 5000:15.6.2.5.2.3, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(7), 5000:15.7.3.4.3,
5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.11, 5000:19.1.1.1.3, 5000:19.1.1.4, 5000:19.1.1.4.1, 5000:19.1.1.4.2, 5000:19.4.3,
5000:20.1.1.1.2, 5000:20.1.1.1.3, 5000:20.1.1.2, 5000:53.1(3), 5000:A.19.1.1.4.3,
5000:A.19.4.3.1, 5000:A.19.4.3.4
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.5, 101:18.1.4, 101:19.1.4, 101:20.1.4, 101:21.1.4,
101:A.6.1.5.1, 5000:19.1.3, 5000:20.1.3
Change of 5000:15.7.3.4.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.11, 5000:19.1.1.1.3, 5000:19.1.1.4.2, 5000:20.1.1.2
Conversion 101:18.1.1.4.2, 101:19.1.1.4.2, 101:20.1.1.4.2, 101:21.1.1.4.2
Corridors101:9.2.5.2, 101:18.2.3.4, 101:18.2.3.5, 101:18.2.5.2, 101:18.3.2.6, 101:18.3.6,
101:18.4.3.7, 101:19.2.3.4, 101:19.2.3.5, 101:19.2.5.3, 101:19.2.5.5, 101:19.3.4.5.1,
101:19.3.4.5.2, 101:19.3.6, 101A:4.6.4, 101A:4.6.5, 101:A.18.2.3.4, 101:A.18.2.3.5(1),
101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.18.3.2.6, 101:A.18.3.6.1(3) to A.18.3.6.3.10, 101:A.19.2.3.4,
101:A.19.2.5.3, 101:A.19.2.5.5.1, 101:A.19.3.6.1(3) to A.19.3.6.3.10
Definition 1:3.3.165.11, 1:6.1.5.1, 1:A.3.3.165.11, 1:A.6.1.5.1, 30:3.3.35.7, 45:3.3.45.3,
54:3.3.71.1, 70E:100.I, 99:3.3.68, 99:A.3.3.68, 101:3.3.168.7, 101:6.1.5.1, 101:A.3.3.168.7,
101:A.6.1.5.1, 1620:3.3.19.5, 1620:A.3.3.19.5, 5000:3.3.424.6, 5000:6.1.5.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.6,
5000:A.6.1.5.1
Doors see Doors
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Electrical systems see Electrical installations
Facility emergency action plan 1620:13.4.1
Definition 1620:3.3.20.3, 1620:A.3.3.20.3
Fire safety evaluation system 101A:Chap. 4
Flammable and combustible liquids in 1:Table 60.1.3.2(f), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 30:9.6.2.1,
30:9.6.2.2, 30:9.6.2.4, 99:8.4.2.2.2.3, 99:9.6.1.2.3, 99:11.7, 99:20.3.1.5.2, 99:A.11.7.2 to
A.11.7.5, 99:A.20.3.1.5.2.2(2), 99:Table C.2.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(f)
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.11.1.2.2(1)
Height and area requirements 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.8.1.3
Laboratories see Laboratories
Lasers, use of see Lasers
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 1:20.4.2.3, 1:20.6.2.3, 101:18.1.2.4 to 18.1.2.7, 101:18.2,
101:18.4.3.3, 101:18.4.3.4, 101:18.7.3, 101:19.1.2.4 to 19.1.2.7, 101:19.2, 101:19.7.3,
101:A.18.2.2 to A.18.2.5.6.3.2(C), 101:A.18.2.5.6.2.2(B), 101:A.18.2.5.6.2.2(C),
101:A.19.2.2.2.4(1) to A.19.2.5.6.3.2(B), 5000:Table 11.3.3.1, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.2, 5000:19.1.2.5 to
19.1.2.7, 5000:19.2, 5000:19.4.3.2, 5000:19.4.3.3, 5000:20.1.2.3 to 20.1.2.5, 5000:20.2,
5000:A.19.2.2 to A.19.2.5.6.3.2(C)
Multiple occupancy provisions for 101:18.1.2, 101:19.1.2, 101:A.18.1.2.2, 101:A.18.1.2.3,
101:A.19.1.2.2, 101:A.19.1.2.3, 5000:19.1.2, 5000:20.1.2, 5000:A.19.1.2.2, 5000:A.20.1.2.2
New 101:Chap. 18
Occupant load 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:18.1.7, 101:19.1.7, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2, 5000:19.1.7,
5000:20.1.7
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:7.2, 801:A.7.2
Refuge, areas of 101:18.2.2.10, 101:18.7.1.1, 101:19.2.2.10
Separation of occupancies 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(a), 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b)
Therapeutic equipment see Therapeutic equipment
Health database 1581:4.5.3, 1581:4.5.4, 1581:4.6.5.2, 1581:4.6.7, 1583:Chap. 9

Confidential 1500:4.6.3, 1500:10.4, 1500:A.10.4.1 to A.10.4.4
Definition 1500:3.3.48, 1581:3.3.24
Health hazards see also Hazardous materials incidents

Definition 45:B.2.1, 1521:3.3.21
Emergency operations, at 1521:4.2.3, 1521:4.3.1 to 4.3.4, 1521:4.5.3, 1521:5.6.2, 1521:5.8.2,
1521:5.10.4, 1521:5.10.5, 1521:A.4.2.3, 1521:A.4.5.3, 1521:A.5.6.2
Materials 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:60.3.2.4, 1:Table 60.4.6.3.1, 1:Table 60.4.10.1.5.2.1,
1:63.1.3.1(2), 45:B.2.1, 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h) see also Hazardous
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materials
Definition 1:3.3.156.5, 5000:3.3.388.7
Identification of hazards of 704:1.3.2, 704:4.1.1(1), 704:4.1.3, 704:4.1.4, 704:4.2.3.4,
704:Chap. 5, 704:A.1.3.2, 704:A.4.1.4, 704:A.4.2.3.4, 704:Annex B
Supply piping for 1:60.1.2.5.1.1, 1:A.60.1.2.5.1.1
Health maintenance organization (HMO)

Health officers see Safety officers
Health promotion education, fire fighter 1583:4.2(4), 1583:Chap. 8

Health-related fitness programs for fire fighters 1582:4.2.1(9), 1582:4.2.5, 1582:A.7.2.2(5), 1583
Annual evaluation of fitness 1582:4.2.1(8), 1582:Chap. 8, 1582:A.4.1.13.1, 1582:C.1, 1582:C.2
Definition 1583:3.3.12, 1583:A.3.3.12
Health services see Medical services
Healthcare professional, qualified

Hearing impaired, alarm notification see Visible notification appliances
Hearing protection (fire department members) 1500:6.5.2, 1500:7.18, 1500:A.7.18.1 to A.7.18.3
Heart, electrical pathway to 99:8.5.2.1.5, 99:10.2.12, 99:A.10.2.12

Definition 99:3.3.33, 99:A.3.3.33
Hearth extensions 211:11.1.2, 211:11.2.1.5, 211:11.3, 211:A.14.4 to A.14.6

Hearths 211:11.2.1.15, 211:A.14.4 to A.14.6

Heat
Combustion and 921:7.2.3.2, 921:7.2.4, 921:16.10.2.12
Definition 921:3.3.86, 921:A.3.3.86
Radiant see Radiant heat
Radiated 921:6.2.11, 921:6.3.4.1
Heat-actuated devices
Heat alarms 72:11.1.2, 72:11.6.1, 72:11.7.3, 72:11.7.4, 72:11.8.2.2, 72:11.8.4, 72:A.11.1.2,

72:A.11.7.3, 72:A.11.8.2.2, 72:A.11.8.4
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Heat and flame vector
Analysis of 921:17.4.2, 921:A.17.4.2
Heat detectors 1:13.7.4.3.4, 1:13.7.4.5, 13:21.24.2.8, 72:4.4.5, 72:5.5, 72:5.6, 72:11.7.1, 72:11.8.4,
72:A.5.5.2, 72:A.5.6.1.1 to A.5.6.5.5.2, 72:A.5.6.2.2, 72:A.5.6.3.1, 72:A.5.6.4, 72:A.11.8.4,
72:B.1.3.2, 72:B.3.3.2 to B.3.3.4, 730:8.11, 5000:15.6.2.7.1, 5000:17.3.4.2.3.1, 5000:55.3.1.4,
5000:A.17.3.4.2.3.1, 5000:A.55.3.1.4
Definition 1:3.3.78.3, 72:3.3.43.9, 75:3.3.5.1, 204:3.3.12
Electrical conductivity
Elevators 72:6.16.4.1, 72:6.16.4.2, 72:6.16.4.5, 72:6.16.4.6, 72:A.6.16.4.4
Fire door operation 80:4.7.5, 80:20.7.3.1, 80:A.4.7.5, 80:A.20.7.3.1
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:Table 7.3, 170:A.6.7.1, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Marine vessels 301:12.3.2.2, 301:15.3.2, 301:19.8.2.1, 301:20.13.1.2, 1405:8.3.3.2,
1405:9.7.4.3.2
Performance 72:11.7.1, 72:11.7.3, 72:A.11.7.3, 72:B.3
Pneumatic rate-of-rise tubing 72:4.4.7.1.11, 72:5.6.5.5.1
Definition 72:3.3.43.14, 72:A.3.3.43.18
Smoke control system activation 92A:6.4.5.1.1.4, 92A:6.4.5.5.1, 92A:A.6.4.5.5.1
Spacing 72:5.6.5, 72:Table 5.6.5.5.1, 72:A.5.6.5, 72:A.5.6.5.5.1, 72:B.1.3.2, 72:B.3.3
Subterranean spaces 520:4.5.3
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.4, 72:Table 10.4.4
Heat-energy
Rate of heat-energy release, control of 550:7.2.3, 550:7.3.2.2
Source
Control of 550:4.4.1, 550:7.2.3, 550:7.3.5
Elimination of 550:7.2.3, 550:7.3.2.1
Separation of source, provision of
Source transport
Control of 550:4.4.2
Transfer process
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Control of 550:4.4.2, 550:7.3.4
Heat exchangers 211:11.4, 211:A.11.4, 211:A.14.4.2.7.3, 5000:15.3.6.2

Clearances, warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:5.1.4.1,
90B:5.1.4.5
Definition 36:3.3.14, 211:3.3.97
Fire pumps 20:11.2.6.1(1), 20:11.2.6.3, 20:11.2.6.4, 20:A.11.2.6.3, 20:A.11.2.6.4, 20:A.11.3.2.3,
20:A.11.3.2.4, 20:B.1.25
Furnaces and ovens 86:4.3, 86:5.10.2, 86:5.10.3
Fluid-heated systems 86:6.7.1.1, 86:6.7.2.4, 86:6.7.2.5, 86:A.6.7.1
Quench tank 86:12.8.6.1 to 12.8.6.3, 86:12.9.3.2(B), 86:13.2.4.2 to 13.2.4.4, 86:A.13.2.4.2(B),
86:A.13.2.4.3(B)
LP-Gas 59:Chap. 9
Solvent extraction plants 36:8.9
Heat flux 555:7.1.3, 555:A.7.1.3, 921:5.5.1, 921:5.5.4.2, 921:5.6.6, 921:5.7.4.1.1.4, 921:5.7.4.2.2,

921:5.7.4.2.3, 921:5.10.4, 921:6.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2, 921:16.10.2.20, 921:23.7.2.4, 921:A.5.6.6.2,
921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Critical 287:1.2.3.2, 287:1.2.3.3, 287:1.2.4.1, 287:7.1, 287:8.1, 287:9.1, 287:A.7.1.12
Definition 268:3.3.1, 921:3.3.88
Heat flux meter

Heat of ignition 921:18.3

Definition 901:3.3.54, 921:3.3.89, 921:A.3.3.86
Heat-producing appliances see also Heating appliances; Heating equipment

Definition 211:3.3.3.7, 501:10.2.31, 1192:3.3.3.2
Fire investigations 921:8.2.2.7.2, 921:8.9.2.2, 921:18.2.4, 921:18.3.4, 921:18.4.3
High-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.4
Chimney and vent connectors 211:9.2.5, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:9.7.6
Chimneys 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:7.2.1.3, 211:7.2.3, 211:7.2.14.4, 211:7.3.1.5, 211:8.4
Clearances 211:Table 9.5.1.1
Definition 31:3.3.3.3, 211:3.3.3.9
Mounting 211:12.5.4
Low-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.2, 31:C.1, 211:Table 5.2.3.2
Chimney and vent connectors 211:9.2.3, 211:Table 9.5.1.1
Chimneys 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:6.1.3.5, 211:7.2.3, 211:7.2.4, 211:7.3.1.4, 211:8.2
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Definition 31:3.3.3.1, 211:3.3.3.10
Mounting 211:12.5.2
Manufactured housing 501:10.6, 501:10.8.2, 501:10.8.3
Marine vessels, on 301:12.1.2, 301:A.12.1.2
Medium-heat 31:6.5.3, 31:10.11.3
Chimney and vent connectors 211:9.2.4, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:9.7.6
Chimneys 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:6.1.3.1, 211:7.2.3, 211:7.2.14.4, 211:8.3
Definition 31:3.3.3.2, 211:3.3.3.11
Mounting 211:12.5.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.6.3, 1:A.42.2.6.3.6, 30A:7.6, 30A:A.7.6.6
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.4.2, 1192:5.4.8, 1192:5.5.2, 1192:5.5.3, 1192:5.6.4 to 5.6.6,
1192:A.5.5.3
Repair garages 1:30.2.9, 1:A.30.2.9.6
Heat pumps 54:10.2, 54:A.10.2.6, 90B:6.1.7

Clearances, warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:5.1.4.4, 90B:5.1.4.5
Definition 54:3.3.52, 90B:3.3.7
Heat reclaimers, chimney connector type31:6.5.12.1, 211:9.7.9, 211:A.9.7.9

Definition 31:3.3.30, 211:3.3.35
Heat recovery equipment and systems

Furnaces and ovens 86:9.4, 86:10.1.3, 86:A.10.1.3.1
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems 90A:4.2.4.7
Steam generator systems 85:Chap. 8, 85:A.1.1.7, 850:8.7.1
Heat release rate

As arson indicator 921:22.2.3
Definition 101:3.3.118, 101:A.3.3.118, 130:3.3.24, 502:3.3.22, 5000:3.3.307, 5000:A.3.3.307
Fire investigations 921:5.6.3, 921:5.10.1.2, 921:5.10.1.3, 921:5.10.2.7, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:7.2.3.2,
921:7.2.4, 921:16.10.2.24, 921:16.10.2.26, 921:17.4.1.3.1, 921:17.4.1.4, 921:20.6.1.1,
921:22.2.3, 921:A.6.3.2.2.3
Definition 921:3.3.90, 921:A.3.3.87
For flashover 555:Chap. 9, 555:Annex B, 921:5.10.3, 921:5.10.4.4
Oxygen consumption calorimeter, use of 271
Test methods
Pipe insulation 274
Wires and cables 262:1.2.1.2, 262:A.1.1.3, 262:B.4 to B.6
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Heat resistance
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:4.3.10.3, 1982:7.11, 1982:7.12, 1982:8.12, 1982:8.13,
1982:A.8.13.4.3
Heat-sensitive materials 13:25.4.10, 13:A.25.4.10.1(4), 2010:10.4.4.4

Definition 13:3.10.4, 13:25.1.3(4), 13:A.3.10.4, 13:A.25.1.3(4), 2010:3.4.2
Heat sensor labels 1931:4.1.5, 1932:6.1.3(1), 1932:6.2.10

Definition 1931:3.3.21, 1932:3.3.18
Tests 1931:Chap. 6, 1932:7.1.6(7)
Heat transfer, in fires 921:5.5, 921:5.7.1, 921:6.2.2.2, 921:6.3.1.1, 921:6.3.2.1.4, 921:7.2.3.4,

921:A.5.5
Heat transfer fluid (HTF) 30:19.4, 30:A.19.4.3 to A.19.4.8.1

Heat treatment, of sludge 820:Table 6.2(a)

Heat venting 204

Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.13.4
Warehouses and storage occupancies 1620:20.5.3, 1620:A.20.5.3.1
Heater-cylinder units, LP-Gas 58:6.19.4.5 to 6.19.4.10
Heaters see also Heating equipment; Heating systems

Air 31:10.12, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Definition 31:3.3.1
Aircraft 407:5.5.2
Cords 70:Table 400.4, 70:422.43(A)
Dielectric 70:665, 86:6.6.5, 86:A.6.6.5.2(A)
Definition 70:665.2, 86:3.3.30.1, 86:A.3.3.30.1
Direct fired see Direct fired systems
Direct gas-fired see Direct gas-fired heaters
Direct makeup air 54:12.3.2(9)
Duct 70:424 .VI, 90A:4.2.4.5, 90A:4.3.5.3
Ignition sources, as 921:18.3.4
Immersion 86:12.8.8, 86:12.10.3.2, 86:12.10.3.3, 86:12.10.5.1(B), 86:13.2.5
Indirect 31:7.10.3
Industrial air see Direct gas-fired heaters
Infrared see Infrared heaters
Kerosene-fired room and portable 31:Chap. 11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
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LP-Gas 58:10.2.3, 58:10.3.1.5, 58:10.3.2.8, 241:5.2.4, 241:5.2.5
Cabinet heaters58:5.20.8, 58:5.20.9
Patio heaters 58:6.20.2
Portable heaters 58:6.19.2.7, 58:6.19.2.8, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Refrigerated containers 59:6.3.4.3
Storage containers 58:5.2.1.9, 59:6.3.4.3, 59:9.1.1, 59:9.1.2
Tank heaters 58:5.21.4, 58:6.21.4
Unattended 58:5.20.3
Vaporizers 59:9.5.1.4 to 9.5.1.9
Vehicles, on 58:5.20.7, 58:6.23.7.3 to 6.23.7.6, 58:A.5.20.7, 58:A.6.23.7.6
Water 58:5.20.7, 58:A.5.20.7
Oil-fired 241:5.2.3, 241:5.2.5
Pool 54:10.21
Portable
Electric space see Heating equipment, portable space
Kerosene 31:Chap. 11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Regenerative air 850:4.4.7.1, 850:7.6.2, 850:A.7.6.2.3
Room 54:10.23, 54:A.10.23.1, 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:12.5.1.2
Combination, with fireplace stove 211:12.5.1.2
Definitions 31:3.3.52, 211:3.3.98.1
Kerosene-fired 31:Chap. 11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Unvented 54:10.23.1, 54:12.3.2(8), 54:A.10.23.1
Definition 54:3.3.55.6, 54:K.1.43
Unvented circulator
Vented
Definition 54:K.1.39, 54:K.1.42
Vented circulator
Definition 54:K.1.40, 54:K.1.41
Wall 54:10.23.4
Salamander 31:4.7, 31:10.12.1, 31:10.12.2, 312:4.5.10.2
Space, electric
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Fixed see Fixed electric heating equipment
Portable see Heating equipment, portable space
Tank 31:7.10, 31:A.7.10.2, 58:5.21.4, 58:6.21.4
Unit 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:Table 9.5.1.1
Definition 31:3.3.60, 31:A.3.3.60, 54:3.3.55.5, 211:3.3.98.2
Floor-mounted 31:10.6, 31:A.10.6.3
Gas 54:10.26
Suspended type 31:10.15
Water see Water heaters
Heating
Adiabatic see Adiabatic heating
Self-heating see Self-heating
Spontaneous see Spontaneous heating
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems 1:11.2, 1:11.9.5(4), 90A:Chap. 4,
101:9.2, 101:9.6.3.2.2, 101:A.9.6.3.2.2, 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:35.5.2, 5000:55.2.3.2.2 see also Air
conditioning systems; Heating systems; Ventilating systems
Aircraft hangars 409:5.12, 409:8.4, 409:9.10, 409:10.3, 409:A.5.12.1, 409:A.5.12.4, 409:A.8.4.4,
409:A.10.3.3.1, 409:A.10.3.3.2
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.3.4, 1:21.2.4, 1:A.21.2.4.2, 1:A.21.2.4.3, 415:4.2, 415:A.4.2.2,
415:A.4.2.3
Alarm system interface 72:6.16.5
Apartment buildings 101:30.5.2, 101:31.5.2, 5000:Table 25.3.2.2, 5000:25.5.2
Assembly occupancies 101:12.5.2, 101:13.5.2, 5000:16.4.2.1(4), 5000:16.4.6.6, 5000:16.5.2,
5000:49.2.2.1(1)
Business occupancies 101:38.5.2, 101:39.5.2, 5000:28.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(2)
Day-care occupancies 101:16.5.2, 101:17.5.2, 5000:18.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(4)
Detectors 72:5.7.4, 72:A.5.7.4.1, 72:A.5.7.4.2.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.5.2, 101:23.5.2, 5000:Table 21.3.2.1, 5000:Table
21.4.4.7, 5000:21.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(5)
Disconnecting means 70E:430.5
Drycleaning plants 32:7.3.1, 32:9.2.1
Educational occupancies 101:14.5.2, 101:15.5.2, 5000:17.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(3)
Fire investigations 921:5.10.3.1, 921:5.12, 921:17.3.3.4, 921:17.3.3.8, 921:19.3.2(8),
921:19.4.1(10), 921:21.8.2.2.5
Health care occupancies 101:18.5.2, 101:19.5.2, 101:A.18.5.2.2, 101:A.19.5.2.2, 1620:A.13.3.4,
5000:19.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(6), 5000:A.19.5.2.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.5.2, 101:29.5.2, 5000:Table 24.3.2.3, 5000:24.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.7
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Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:10.1, 75:10.4.7, 75:A.5.1.3, 75:A.10.1.4,
75:A.11.1(1)
Large areas, atria, and malls 92B:4.5.2.2(2), 92B:A.7.2, 92B:A.7.3
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.5.2, 5000:23.3.5.3, 5000:23.5.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.5.2, 101:37.5.2, 5000:27.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.1(7)
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.5.1, 5000:22.5, 5000:49.2.2.7
Pre-incident planning 1620:5.3.1, 1620:A.5.3.1, 1620:A.7.8
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.6.1, 801:5.9, 801:A.5.6.1, 801:A.5.9
5000:26.2.3.6.3, 5000:26.2.5.2, 5000:Table 26.3.3.2.2, 5000:26.3.6.2, 5000:49.2.2.7
Smoke control systems and 92A:6.2, 92A:6.4.1, 92A:6.4.2, 92A:8.3.3(4), 92A:8.4.4.2.1,
92A:8.4.4.2.2, 92A:8.4.4.2.3.3, 92A:8.4.5.1, 92A:A.6.2, 92A:A.6.4.2, 92A:A.8.4.4.2.1, 92A:B.4,
92A:Annex C, 92A:D.1(3), 92A:E.2, 92A:E.3
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:5.2.3, 853:9.2.1
Storage occupancies 101:42.5.2, 5000:30.5.2, 5000:30.8.5.2, 5000:49.2.2.3
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.1.2.2(1), 76:6.6, 76:6.15.5, 76:8.3.3.2, 76:8.5.3.1.2.3(A),
76:A.5.5.2.1.8, 76:A.5.6.6, 76:A.6.6.5.2 to A.6.6.8
Heating appliances 1:11.5.1.6, 70:422 see also Heat-producing appliances; Heating equipment
Central
Definition 31:3.3.7, 31:A.3.3.7
Chimney and vent connectors for 31:Chap. 6
Definition 31:3.3.31, 31:A.3.3.31, 501:10.2.30, 1192:3.3.3.1
Fire investigations 921:9.8.1, 921:9.8.2
Indirect-fired 31:7.10.3
Kerosene 1:11.5.2, 31:Chap. 11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Manufactured housing 501:10.8.5.7
Oil-fired 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:11.5.2, 1:25.1.10.1, 31:Chap. 11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.3.6.5, 1192:7.3.11.1
Heating cover furnaces (Class C) 86:8.19.1(2), 86:Table 12.2.3, 86:12.6, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.8.19,
86:A.12.6.1.1(1) to A.12.6.5
Heating equipment see also Burners; Furnaces; Heat-producing appliances; Heaters; Heating
appliances; Heating systems; Ovens
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:4.6
Aerosol manufacture and storage buildings 1:61.4.4, 30B:4.4
Busways, in 70B:9.2.7, 70B:24.4.7
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Cables, heating 70:424
Cellulose nitrate film storage 40:4.7.1 to 4.7.3, 40:4.8.1, 40:6.3.9, 40:6.5.8
Central 70:422.12
Construction sites, at
Permanent equipment 241:8.4
Temporary equipment see subentry : Temporary
Cultural property occupancies 909:13.2.4.2, 909:13.3.1.2, 909:13.3.1.3, 909:13.4.2, 909:14.4,
909:16.4.3.6, 909:16.4.3.7, 909:16.5.2, 909:A.13.3.1.3, 909:A.13.4.2.5, 909:A.16.4.3.6,
909:Table B.4.1, 909:B.4.1.3
Diagrams of 70B:6.2.3.3
Dwellings, fire hazards from 1452:5.4, 1452:6.5, 1452:6.7.1, 1452:6.7.3
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.17, 1124:4.5.3, 1124:5.2.2, 1124:7.3.17
Fixed electric see Fixed electric heating equipment
Grandstands and bleachers 102:10.2 to 10.4
Ignition systems see Ignition systems, heating equipment
Induction and dielectric 70:665, 70E:430.7, 86:6.6.5, 86:A.6.6.5.2(A)
Definition 70:665.2, 70E:100.I, 86:3.3.30.1, 86:3.3.30.7, 86:A.3.3.30.1
Inspections 70B:B.1.6, 70B:B.1.7
Installation 1:11.5, 1:A.11.5.1.3, 90A:4.2.4
Laboratories 45:10.5.4, 45:12.2.3, 45:12.2.4
Marinas and boatyards 303:7.2.1.1, 303:8.2
Marine terminals 307:10.4, 307:10.5.2, 307:10.5.3
Membrane structures 1:25.1.10, 102:10.2 to 10.4
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.9, 1125:5.8, 1125:6.2.3
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:8.4.5, 302:8.5.14.3, 302:8.6, 302:C.5
Outside 70:550.20(B)
Oxidizers, storage of 1:70.2.4.6, 430:4.8
Portable space 1:11.5.3, 1:20.4.2.6, 1:20.6.2.6, 1:20.7.2.6, 1:28.1.8.1.1, 1:69.3.10.2.7,
1:A.69.3.10.2.7, 101:18.7.8, 101:19.7.8, 101:20.7.8, 101:21.7.8, 101:22.5.2.2, 101:22.7.6,
101:23.5.2.2, 101:23.7.6, 921:24.6.8, 921:28.8.3.3
Subject to long periods between shutdowns 70B:22.3.12
Switchgear assemblies, for 70B:9.2.7
Temporary 58:6.19.2.8, 58:6.19.6.2, 58:6.19.6.3, 58:6.19.8, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Construction sites, at 1:16.2.1, 1:69.3.10.3.4, 1:69.3.10.7, 1:A.16.2.1.5, 1:A.16.2.1.8,
241:4.2.3, 241:4.2.4, 241:5.2, 241:10.3, 241:A.5.2.5, 241:A.5.2.8
Historic structures 914:13.3.1.2, 914:13.3.1.3, 914:13.4.2
LP-Gas 58:6.19.2.7, 241:5.2.4, 241:5.2.5
Tents 1:25.1.10, 102:10.2 to 10.4
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Unvented fuel-fired 1:20.2.3.5, 1:20.3.2.1, 1:20.5.2.5.4, 1:20.8.2.6, 1:20.9.2.2, 1:20.10.2,
1:20.11.2, 1:69.3.12.7.6, 1:A.69.3.12.7.6, 101:16.5.2.2, 101:17.5.2.2, 101:24.5.1.2, 101:28.5.2.2,
101:29.5.2.2, 101:32.2.5.2.3, 101:32.3.6.2.3, 101:33.2.5.2.3
Vented 1:11.5.4
Heating flux
Heating panels 70:424 .IX, 70:427.23(B)

Warm air systems 90B:6.1.1
Heating systems see also Furnaces; Heaters; Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems; Heating equipment
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:9.2
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.4, 423:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.4
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:9.6, 654:A.9.6.1
Dielectric see Heaters
Direct-fired
External
Internal
Hydroelectric 851:5.5.2, 851:7.17
Ethylene oxide, facilities for 560:5.2.2.4, 560:8.4, 560:13.2.3
External combination heating/cooling systems 501:10.8.5.6, 501:10.14.3.1, 501:10.14.9.2.4,
501:11.13.2
Historic structures 914:11.9, 914:14.5
Impedance 70:426 .IV, 70:427 .IV
Definition 70:427.2
Indirect-fired 86:10.1.1.15, 86:A.1.1.2
Internal
Definition 86:3.3.30.6, 86:A.3.3.30.6
Induction see Heating equipment, Induction and dielectric
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 59A:7.2.7.5, 59A:7.2.7.7, 59A:13.6.5, 59A:13.18.4.5(E)(3),
59A:14.11.8(3)
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.2.3, 501:Chap. 10, 501:11.3.1, 501:11.6.6, 501:11.11.1,
501:11.11.2, 501:11.13.2
Marine vessels under construction or repair 312:4.5.7.1, 312:4.5.10
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Molten salt bath furnaces 86:12.10.3
Nitrocellulose storage area 35:8.1.2.9, 35:A.8.1.2.9
Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.3, 35:7.2.5, 35:8.1.2.9, 35:A.8.1.2.9
Organic peroxide storage areas 432:4.4
Oxygen-enhanced see Oxygen-enhanced fuel-fired units
Pool decks 70:680.27(C)
Pool water heaters 70:680.9
Pyroxylin plastic storage 42:4.2, 42:6.5.1
Radiant tube 86:6.5.2, 86:8.4.1.5, 86:8.4.1.6, 86:8.4.2.4, 86:12.10.3.2
Explosion resistance of 86:6.2.10.6, 86:A.6.2.10.6
Definition 86:3.3.16, 86:A.3.3.16
Records storage facilities 232:5.1, 232:8.7.3.1, 232:8.12, 232:A.5.1.1, 232:A.5.1.6, 232:A.6.7.6.1,
232:A.6.7.6.6, 232:A.7.1.3, 232:A.8.7.3.1, 232:A.8.12.2
Resistance see Resistance heating systems
Skin effect 70:426 .V, 70:427 .VI
Definition 70:427.2
Smoke control see Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Smoke control
systems and
Tents and membrane structures 5000:32.2.1.5.1, 5000:32.3.6.3 to 32.3.6.7
Thermal oil 664:8.3.2.3, 664:A.8.3.2.3.2
Tubular
Water tanks
For fire protection 22:14.6.4.5, 22:Chap. 16, 22:A.14.6.4.5, 22:Fig. B.1(g), 22:Fig. B.1(i),
22:Fig. B.1(j), 22:Fig. B.1(s) to (v)
Solar 22:16.3.10
Heating value (total)

Heavy castings 484:7.7.2, 484:A.7.7.2.3, 484:A.7.7.2.7, 484:C.9.1

Definition 484:3.3.18, 484:A.3.3.18
Heavy equipment
Definition 1006:3.3.80, 1051:3.3.12.1
Rescue use 1006:8.2.5, 1006:9.2.16, 1006:10.2, 1006:17.3.6, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.5,
Copyright NFPA
1006:A.10.2.1, 1006:A.10.2.2
Heavy objects
Heavy timber construction 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.3.2.10, 220:4.4.2.2, 220:4.5.2, 220:4.5.6.1,

220:4.5.6.2, 220:4.5.6.4
Heavy vehicles
Definition 1006:3.3.83, 1006:A.3.3.83
Rescue 1006:10.2, 1006:A.10.2.1, 1006:A.10.2.2
Heel
Definition 13:3.10.5, 13:25.1.3(5)
Heel angle
Definition 13:3.10.6, 13:25.1.3(6)
Heeling 1405:6.2.2, 1405:6.9.2, 1405:6.9.3

Helibases 1143:B.3.1
Managers
Helibuckets see Buckets (helicopter)
Helicopter decks 301:6.1.10, 301:Chap. 18

Passenger vessels 301:21.12
Separation requirements 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2, 301:Table 14.1.4,
301:Table 15.1.3, 301:17.1.2.1, 301:Table 18.1.2
Helicopter storage and servicing area

Helicopters
Accidents of 402:7.5.10, 402:8.1.5
Aircraft accident operations, use in 402:6.3.1, 402:14.3.1
Fixed tanks 1150:4.3.4.2.2
Foam distributed by 1150:Table 4.2.3.1, 1150:4.3.4.2.2, 1150:4.3.4.2.3, 1150:A.3.3.11,
1150:A.4.2.3.1
Rescue, use for 1006:5.2.6, 1006:11.1.9, 1006:15.1, 1006:15.2, 1006:A.5.2.6, 1006:A.11.1.9,
1006:A.15.1.2 to A.15.1.4
Copyright NFPA
Wildland fire fighting, use for 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:B.2.2, 1143:B.4.3.2
Coordinators
Helipad support structure

Heliports 418, 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:B.2.2.4, 1143:B.3.1, 5000:6.4.2.28, 5000:32.15, 5000:35.14.3

Definition 1:3.3.134, 1:A.3.3.134, 418:3.3.7, 418:A.3.3.7, 1143:B.1.2.39, 5000:3.3.309,
5000:A.3.3.309
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.2.7, 5000:19.3.2.2, 5000:A.19.3.2.2
Land-based 418:Chap. 4
Offshore 418:Chap. 8
Rapid refueling 1:42.4.5.21, 1:A.42.4.5.21.2(2), 407:5.21, 407:A.5.21.2(2)
Rooftop 1:21.3, 1:A.21.3.3.1 to A.21.3.6.3, 418:Chap. 5
Fueling 1:42.4.4, 407:4.5
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:21.3.2.1
Helispots
Helistops 5000:31.9, 5000:35.14.3

Helitack 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:Fig. A.6.3.1.3(b), 1143:B.2.2.1, 1143:B.2.2.2

Crew members
Supervisors
Helitanks 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4)
Helium as inerting agent 484:6.1.9.9.2, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:8.7.10, 484:8.9.2, 484:8.12.3.2.2,

484:9.4.3.5.2, 484:9.4.6, 484:9.5.3.2.2, 484:11.4.2.1, 484:11.6.2.2(B), 484:13.4.1(5), 484:13.4.1(9),
484:13.5.2.2(17), 484:A.6.1.9.9.2, 484:A.8.9.2, 484:A.9.4.6
Helm 1925:4.3, 1925:4.3.1.3, 1925:12.3.4.2, 1925:12.5.7, 1925:13.2.1.1, 1925:13.2.2.1

Definition 1925:3.3.45, 1925:A.3.3.45
Helmets
Apparatus, use on 1500:6.3.6, 1500:7.13.10, 1500:7.17.1.3, 1500:A.6.3.6
Brim 1971:6.6.4, 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.7, 1999:6.5.3
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1951:3.3.7, 1971:3.3.10, 1977:3.3.4, 1999:3.3.9
Brim line 1971:7.4.4(8)
CBRN structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:6.20.1.3, 1971:8.48.13.1, 1971:8.66.2.1
CBRN technical rescue protective helmet elements 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.3,
1951:7.3.3, 1951:8.45.1.2, 1951:8.45.1.3, 1951:8.45.7, 1951:8.45.8
Chin straps
Definition1951:3.3.106.1, 1971:3.3.21, 1977:3.3.10
Structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:6.4.3, 1971:7.4.4(5), 1971:7.4.11, 1971:8.2.1.9,
1971:8.2.15
Technical rescue incident 1951:6.1.2.6, 1951:6.2.2.6, 1951:7.1.2.8, 1951:7.2.2.8, 1951:7.3.3.8
Wildland fire fighting 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.6, 1977:6.2.12, 1977:7.2.8, 1977:8.17
Crown
Definition 1851:3.3.19, 1971:3.3.30, 1977:3.3.17, 1999:3.3.20
Crown straps
Definition 1851:3.3.20, 1951:3.3.106.2, 1971:3.3.31, 1977:3.3.18, 1999:3.3.21
Technical rescue incident 1951:6.1.2.5, 1951:6.2.2.5
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.1.1, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:5.1.13, 1999:6.5, 1999:7.5,
1999:8.25, 1999:8.44 to 8.46, 1999:A.1.1.1
Face/neck shroud see Face/neck shrouds, helmet
Headband
Nape device 1951:6.1.2.3, 1951:6.2.2.3, 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.6, 1977:6.2.9, 1999:6.5.3,
1999:6.5.5, 1999:6.5.7
Definition 1951:3.3.69, 1977:3.3.55, 1999:3.3.60
Peak
Positioning index 1971:6.4.5.2, 1971:6.4.5.3, 1971:6.4.6.1, 1971:6.5.4.1, 1971:6.5.4.2,
1971:6.6.5.5.1, 1971:6.6.5.5.2
Certification of 1971:4.3.4.2, 1971:A.4.3.4.2
Definition 1851:3.3.47, 1851:3.3.71, 1851:3.3.94, 1971:3.3.106
Design requirements 1971:6.4 to 6.6, 1971:6.20.1.3, 1971:A.6.5.2
Labeling and information 1971:7.4.14, 1971:8.43.1
Performance requirements 1971:7.4 to 7.6
Samples 1971:8.1.3.2, 1971:8.1.4 to 8.1.7, 1971:A.8.1.6.8
Copyright NFPA
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.3, 1851:6.2.3.2 to 6.2.3.4, 1851:6.3.5.3,
1851:6.3.6.2 to 6.3.6.4, 1851:7.2.5, 1851:7.3.10, 1851:8.5, 1851:8.8, 1851:A.4.2.3.2,
1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:A.6.2.2.3(6), 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.1.1,
1851:A.7.1.8, 1851:A.7.3.10.1, 1851:A.8.5.2
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) attached to 1971:6.4.7
Test methods 1971:7.4.13, 1971:8.3, 1971:8.6.1.1(3), 1971:8.6.1.1(4), 1971:8.6.1.2,
1971:8.6.1.6, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.12, 1971:8.11.1, 1971:8.15.1, 1971:8.16, 1971:8.19.1,
1971:8.30, 1971:8.31.1, 1971:8.36.1, 1971:8.43.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(b), 1971:Table
A.4.3.4(g), 1971:A.8.16.4.9
Retention system
Shells 1999:6.5.3
Definition 1977:3.3.42, 1999:3.3.52, 1999:3.3.73
Emergency medical operations 1999:6.5.3
Wildland fire fighting 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.4, 1977:6.2.9.2, 1977:6.2.11, 1977:6.2.15,
1977:7.2.6
Sweatband 1951:6.1.2.4, 1951:6.2.2.4
Technical rescue incidents 1951:4.1.2.1
Definition 1951:3.3.16, 1951:3.3.97, 1951:3.3.129
Design requirements 1951:6.1.2, 1951:6.2.2, 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.3
Labeling and information 1951:6.1.2.8, 1951:6.2.2.8, 1951:7.1.2.11, 1951:7.2.2.11
Test methods 1951:8.1.2, 1951:8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 1951:8.5.1.5, 1951:8.5.11, 1951:8.15.1.3,
1951:8.15.8, 1951:8.40.1.3, 1951:8.40.8, 1951:8.45.1.2, 1951:8.45.1.3, 1951:8.45.7,
1951:8.45.8
Wildland fire fighting
Definition 1977:3.3.41, 1977:3.3.107
Design requirements 1977:6.2
Labeling and information 1977:5.2, 1977:7.2.10, 1977:8.32, 1977:A.4.1.7
Test methods 1977:8.1.1, 1977:8.1.4, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.11, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.11
to 8.13, 1977:8.15 to 8.17, 1977:8.32, 1977:A.8.1.4.10, 1977:A.8.9.4.1, 1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Hemoglobin
Hen houses see Buildings, Agricultural
Hepatitis 1581:4.5.1.1
Hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors 70:440
Copyright NFPA
Hermetically sealed 70:500.7(J)
Definition 70:500.2
Higbee cut see Blunt start
High angles see Angles
High back-pressure foam maker 11:8.5.4, 11:A.5.2.7

Definition 11:3.3.22, 11:A.3.3.22
High-challenge fire hazard

High density polyethylene conduit (Type HDPE) 70:353
High-energy foam systems see Foam extinguishing systems
High-expansion foam 16:A.1.1.2, 16:A.1.2, 16:A.3.3.3

Manual fire fighting use 1145:4.3.2.4, 1145:5.3.1.2.3, 1145:7.2.8
High-expansion foam concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(6), 11:6.2, 11:6.8.1, 11:6.12.1, 11:6.12.6, 11:6.12.7,

11:6.12.9, 11:6.12.10, 11:6.13.3.3.2, 11:6.14, 11:6.15.1.1.3, 11:A.6.12.7, 11:A.6.12.10.4, 11:A.6.14,
11:Annex C, 11:Annex H
Definition 11:3.3.12.4, 11:A.3.3.12.4, 16:3.3.6.5, 16:A.3.3.6.5
High-expansion foam extinguishing systems 11:Chap. 6, 11:Annex C, 13:12.11, 13:C.5

Aircraft hangars 409:6.1.1(3), 409:6.2.3.3, 409:6.2.3.5, 409:6.2.5.2, 409:6.2.5.5, 409:6.2.6.3,
409:7.1.1(3), 409:7.5, 409:7.8.4, 409:9.14.1(2), 409:9.14.2(2), 409:9.14.5.3, 409:9.14.7.5,
409:9.14.13.8.2 to 9.14.13.8.7, 409:Chap. 11, 409:A.6.2.3.5.2, 409:A.6.2.3.5.5, 409:A.6.2.5.5.6,
409:A.6.2.6.3, 409:A.7.5.8
Storage facilities
Idle pallets, protection of 13:12.11.3
Paper, roll, storage of 13:19.1.2.1.6, 13:19.1.2.1.7
Rack storage 13:16.1.5, 13:16.3.5.1
Records storage 232:D.6.3, 232:E.3, 232:E.5.5
Rubber tire storage 13:18.6
High fire point liquids

Definition 850:3.3.15.3, 851:3.3.12.3
High-frequency electricity, use in health care occupancies 99:Annex D see also Electrosurgery
High hazard contents 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:34.1.1.2(5), 101:6.2.2.4, 101:A.6.2.2.4, 5000:6.3.2.4,

5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:Chap. 34, 5000:A.6.3.2.4.1.3, 5000:D.4.3.3.6
Definition 1:3.3.128.1, 51A:3.3.5, 221:3.3.8, 520:3.3.7.1
Level 2 30:9.8.1.1
Copyright NFPA
Level 3 30:9.8.1.2
Means of egress for occupancies with 5000:11.2.1.4.2(4), 5000:11.2.13.1(4), 5000:Table 11.3.3.1,
5000:11.6.4, 5000:11.11
Occupancy classification, change of 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1
Subterranean spaces 520:4.1.3, 520:4.1.4.3
High hazard materials

High hazard occupancies 1:13.6.6.1.3, 101:7.11, 101:A.7.11.1, 1142:5.2.2, 1142:A.5.2.2.1

Business occupancies 101:38.3.2.2, 101:39.3.2.2, 101:A.38.3.2.2, 101:A.39.3.2.2
Definition 1:3.3.39.1, 1710:3.3.19, 1710:A.3.3.19
Industrial occupancies 101:40.1.4.1.3, 101:40.3.4.3.4, 101:A.40.1.4.1.3
Definition 101:3.3.168.8.2, 101:A.3.3.168.8.2
Occupant load factor 101:Table 7.3.1.2
Separation of occupancies 101:Table 6.1.14.4.1(b)
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.2.2, 101:37.3.2, 101:A.36.3.2.2, 101:A.37.3.2.1, 101:A.37.3.2.2
Sprinkler system installation 13:5.4, 13:8.2.1(3), 13:8.2.3, 13:8.4.1.2, 13:8.4.8.2(4), 13:8.8.2.1.3,
13:11.2.1.3(3), 13:11.2.2.2, 13:11.2.3.1.4(2), 13:11.2.3.2.2.2, 13:11.2.3.2.6, 13:11.2.3.3.5(3),
13:16.1.8.2, 13:21.12.1.2, 13:22.5.4, 13:A.5.4.1, 13:A.5.4.2, 13:A.22.5.4
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 13:21.11.1.1
Motion picture/television soundstages and production facilities 13:21.22.1.2
Nitrate film, rooms containing 13:21.7.1.1
Plastics storage 13:17.1.7.2
Roll paper storage 13:19.1.2.1.2
Spray areas and mixing areas 13:21.4.1.2
Storage occupancies 13:17.1.7.2, 13:19.1.2.1.2, 101:42.3.4.3.4
High-idle speed control

High-lift pumps 1142:E.5.4
High limit control device 96:12.2

High-low pressure interface 804:7.3.1.11.1, 804:7.3.1.12, 804:A.7.3.1.12
Copyright NFPA
Definition 804:3.3.29, 804:A.3.3.29
High-piled storage see Storage
High power rockets see Rockets
High pressure water mist systems 750:5.3.4, 750:5.4.3, 750:7.5.5, 750:9.2, 750:Table 9.2.2,
750:10.5.2.3, 750:12.2.2.3, 750:13.2.6, 750:A.5.3.4.1, 750:A.5.3.4.4, 750:A.9.2, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(a),
750:Fig. A.11.1.6(b)
High-rise buildings 1:10.9.1, 1:13.7.2.27.2, 1:20.16, 1:A.13.7.2.27.2.1, 101:11.1.5, 101:11.8,

101:A.11.8.2.1 to A.11.8.5, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.9, 5000:11.9.1.1(3), 5000:Chap. 33, 5000:55.3.1.6
Apartment buildings 101:30.4.1, 101:31.2.11.1, 101:31.3.5.12, 101:31.4.1, 101:A.31.2.11.1,
5000:25.4
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.6.2, 5000:15.6.2.7, 5000:15.7.3.4.1(3)
Business occupancies 101:38.4.2, 101:39.4.2, 101:A.38.4.2, 5000:28.4.2, 5000:A.28.4.2
Classification of occupancy 101:11.1.4, 5000:15.7.3.4.1(3)
Command post 1561:5.3.7.2(6)
Day-care occupancies 101:Table 16.1.6.1, 101:16.4.2, 101:Table 17.1.6, 101:17.4.2, 5000:18.4.2
Definition 1:3.3.27.5, 1:A.3.3.27.5, 14:3.3.5, 20:3.3.24, 101:3.3.28.7, 101:A.3.3.28.7,
1561:3.3.23, 1561:A.3.3.23, 5000:3.3.65.10, 5000:A.3.3.65.10
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.5.1, 101:22.4.3, 101:23.3.5.1, 101:23.4.3,
5000:21.3.5.1, 5000:21.4.3, 5000:A.21.4.3
Fire pumps, location of 20:5.12.1.1.1, 20:A.5.12.1.1.1
Flame spread leap frog effect, control of 5000:A.8.9.3.1
Functional assignments for 1561:Annex D
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.2.8, 101:18.4.2, 5000:19.2.2.2.9, 5000:19.4.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.4.1, 101:29.3.5.1, 101:29.4.1, 5000:24.4.2, 5000:24.5.3.2,
5000:A.24.5.3.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.4, 5000:29.4.2
Logistical support 1561:5.10.3.2(3), 1561:5.10.3.5, 1561:A.5.10.3.5
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.4.2, 5000:27.4.2
Multiple occupancy 5000:6.2.3.4, 5000:33.1.2
5000:26.3.3.4.5, 5000:26.3.5, 5000:26.3.6.3.2
Security, premises 730:14.1.3, 730:19.3.2.2
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.2.14.1, 1:13.3.2.20.1.2, 1:13.3.2.24, 1:A.13.3.2.24.2, 13:8.17.1.6,
13:9.2.5.3, 13:9.3.2.3(2), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:21.20.2, 13:21.20.27.1.1, 13:A.8.4.6.3,
13:A.8.17.1.6, 13:A.9.2.5.3, 13:Fig. A.9.3.2.3(2)(a), 13:A.9.3.2.3(2)(b), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d),
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
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Standpipe and hose systems 1:13.2.2.3, 14:7.12.2, 14:A.4.1, 14:A.5.5, 14:A.7.8
Storage occupancies 101:42.4, 5000:30.4.2
High-risk fuel 301:9.4.7, 301:21.15.12.10

Definition 301:3.3.33.1, 301:A.3.3.33.1
Storage of 301:15.1.2, 301:15.4, 301:21.15.8
High temperature–rated sprinklers 13:8.3.2.3 to 8.3.2.5, 13:8.13.2.2, 13:11.2.3.2.6, 13:12.6.8,

13:12.12.2.2, 13:16.1.4.1(2), 13:16.2.5.1.2(1), 13:17.1.4.1(2), 13:A.8.3.2.7
Ceiling sprinklers, rack storage 13:16.3.1.1, 13:21.30.1.2.2, 13:A.16.3.1.1, 13:C.14, 13:C.23
Oxidizers storage 13:21.30.1.2.2
Protection criteria 13:14.2.4.2
Roll paper storage 13:19.1.2.1.4, 13:A.19.1.2.1.4
High velocity wave action (flood resistance) 5000:35.4.2.6.2(3), 5000:36.2.4.2, 5000:36.6.1.3,

5000:39.7.2, 5000:39.8.2, 5000:39.11.2, 5000:39.12.3.2, 5000:A.39.11.2, 5000:C.6.2(1), 5000:C.7.2
Definition 5000:3.3.312, 5000:39.2.14
High voltage see also Over 600 volts

One kV or over, grounding of 70E:410.10(G)
High voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations 13:A.21.34.1, 13:A.21.34.2, 850:Chap. 10
Highline systems 1006:6.2.5, 1006:6.2.6, 1670:6.4.2(7) to (9)

Highly toxic gas see Gas, Highly toxic
Highly toxic materials 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:60.3.2.9, 1:Chap. 68, 5000:6.3.2.4.5(2),
5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:34.3.6.2, 5000:Table 35.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.156.6, 1:A.3.3.156.6, 5000:3.3.388.18.1, 5000:A.3.3.388.18.1
Floors, high hazard contents storage rooms 5000:34.3.2.9
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(c), 1:Table 1.12.20(d)
Secondary containment 1:60.3.2.8.3
Semiconductor manufacturing operations 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A), 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.4.6
Ventilation 5000:34.3.2.5.1
Highly volatile liquids

Highways see also Roadways

Definition 495:3.3.39, 495:A.3.3.39, 502:3.3.25, 1124:3.3.33, 1125:3.3.12
Depressed 502:4.3.4, 502:A.7.1
Definition 502:3.3.25.1, 502:A.3.3.25.1
Elevated 502
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Explosive materials transported on 495:5.3.3, 495:6.2.1, 495:6.2.2.1, 495:6.5.1(5), 495:6.6.7,
495:6.6.8, 495:7.2.1.1, 495:7.4.3.1.1, 495:Chap. 8, 495:Tables 9.4.1(a) to (d), 495:9.4.2.1,
495:10.1.9, 495:10.1.13
1124:4.6.6, 1124:5.1.2, 1124:5.1.4, 1124:5.6.2
Limited access 502
Hinge dowels
Hinge pins, aerial devices 1911:19.8.5.7, 1911:19.9.6.9, 1911:19.9.7.1

Hinges, fire door 80:4.6.3.1, 80:4.6.4.1, 80:6.4.3, 80:7.4.3.2 to 7.4.3.4, 80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.4.6.3.1,
80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.3, 80:A.7.4.3.3, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Spring 80:4.6.3.1, 80:6.4.3.1.2.2, 80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.4.6.3.1, 80:A.6.4.3, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Historic buildings see Historic structures and sites
Historic fabric 914:4.2(2), 914:4.2.2(3), 914:8.2(2), 914:10.2.2, 914:11.3.2, 914:12.2.3.2,

914:A.10.2
Definition 909:3.3.37, 914:3.3.41
Historic operation
Historic preservation 914:1.5.1, 914:4.2.2, 914:4.3.2, 914:7.4.1, 914:A.4.3.2.1, 914:A.4.3.2.4

Definition 914:3.3.42, 5000:3.3.318
Performance criteria 914:9.2.1, 914:9.2.2.2, 914:A.9.2.2.2
Historic structures and sites 1:4.5.2, 1:20.17, 1:A.20.17.3(2), 101:4.6.3, 101:43.1.2.4, 101:43.7.2.4,
101:43.10, 101:A.4.6.3.2, 909, 914, 5000:15.4.1.2, 5000:15.10
Accessibility 5000:12.2.5, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.6.4, 5000:15.10.1.4
Character-defining features 914:4.3.2, 914:7.3.1.1.2, 914:7.3.1.2, 914:7.3.1.3, 914:7.3.1.5,
914:7.3.1.6, 914:7.3.2, 914:7.3.3.1.3, 914:9.4.3, 914:A.4.3.2.1, 914:A.4.3.2.4, 914:A.7.3.1.2,
914:A.7.3.1.3, 914:A.9.4.3
Definition 101:3.3.28.8, 101:A.3.3.28.8, 909:3.3.38, 909:3.3.39, 909:A.3.3.39, 914:3.3.40,
914:3.3.43, 914:3.3.44, 914:A.3.3.40, 5000:3.3.65.11, 5000:3.3.601.5, 5000:15.2.2.8,
5000:A.3.3.601.5
Flood-resistant construction 5000:5.2.8.2, 5000:39.13.2, 5000:A.5.2.8.2, 5000:C.4.2
Definition 5000:3.3.65.11, 5000:39.2.3.2
Hitches 1006:5.5.1, 1670:6.3.4(5), 1670:6.3.5(5), 1670:A.6.3.4(5), 1670:A.6.3.5(5)

Definition 1006:3.3.86, 1670:3.3.58
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1581:4.5.1.1.2, 1581:4.5.1.1(10), 1581:4.5.1.1(11)
Hogged fuel
Hogged materials
Outside storage 1:31.3.1.1(4), 1:31.3.2.1.6.2, 1:31.3.6, 1:31.3.7, 1:A.31.3.6.1 to A.31.3.6.4.3,
1:A.31.3.7
Hogging
Hogs 664:8.12.2, 664:11.1.5

Hoists 70:610, 70E:430.2

Construction sites, at 241:7.5.7, 241:11.6.1
Electrolytic cells 70:668.32, 70E:310.5(D)(9), 70E:430.8(I)
Flexible cords 70:400.7(A)(5), 70E:420.7(B)(1)
Grounding 70:250.22(1), 70:250.112(E), 70:250.116(1), 70:610 .VII
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:503.155
Marine 70:555.23, 303:5.19
Motors and controllers, disconnecting means 70:430.112, 70:610 .IV
Hoistways
Doors see Doors
Enclosures 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:9.6.3.2.1, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1, 5000:54.7
Number of cars per hoistway 101:8.6.8.3, 101:9.4.4, 5000:54.6
Opening protectives 1:Table 12.7.4.2
Vents 5000:54.9
Wiring in 70:368.12(B), 70:370.3, 70:386.12(4), 70:620.21(A)(1), 70:620.37, 70:725.136(I),
70:760.53(A)(3), 70:760.130(B)(3), 70:760.136(F)
Hold space (marine vessel)

Hold time (extinguishants) 2010:4.4.3

Holders (fireworks) 1126:8.2.4
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Definition 1126:3.3.27, 1126:A.3.3.27
Holding area
Airport emergency 424:6.5.7, 424:6.6(6), 424:6.8.3 to 6.8.5, 424:7.5(5), 424:7.8.3 to 7.8.5,
424:13.10.1, 424:13.10.2, 424:E.1, 424:E.2
Flame effect materials and devices 160:Chap. 4
Holding valves 1911:19.8.4.17, 1911:19.8.5.9, 1911:19.8.6.29, 1911:19.9.7.4, 1911:19.9.8.14,

1911:19.9.9.13
Holdup alarm systems 730:8.5.2, 730:8.12, 730:16.4.1.3.1, 730:18.4.2.3, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(9),

731:4.2.3.1(2), 731:8.1.1.1, 731:8.1.2, 731:8.2, 731:9.6.3, 731:Table 10.4.3(b), 731:Fig.
A.4.7.2.1(3)(b), 731:A.8.1.2.5, 731:A.9.6.3.1
Definition 730:3.3.46.2, 730:A.3.3.46.2, 731:3.3.27.5
Holiday (coating system)

Definition 22:3.3.1
Hollow structures (marine vessels)

Home health care 99:Chap. 19

Homeless shelters 909:17.7.3
Hoods (protective clothing)

CBRN
Structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:6.20.1.3, 1971:6.20.4.2.1, 1971:8.48.13.1,
1971:8.66.2.1, 1971:8.66.2.3, 1971:8.67.1.2, 1971:8.67.1.3, 1971:8.67.7, 1971:8.67.8
Technical rescue incidents 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.3.1, 1951:6.3.6, 1951:7.3.6
Definition 1851:3.3.95, 1971:3.3.135
Design requirements 1991:6.1.2, 1991:6.1.7, 1992:6.5.3
Performance requirements 1992:7.1.2.1, 1992:7.1.2.2
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:Table A.4.3.4(e), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(j)
Design requirements 1971:6.1.9.3.3, 1971:6.1.9.3.4, 1971:6.13, 1971:6.14, 1971:6.20.1.3
Face openings 1971:6.14.5, 1971:6.14.5.2, 1971:7.14.1, 1971:8.47.1.1, 1971:8.47.4,
1971:8.47.5
Labeling and information 1971:5.2.4, 1971:7.14.4, 1971:7.14.5, 1971:7.14.10, 1971:8.2.1.6,
1971:8.2.12, 1971:8.25.9.1, 1971:8.25.9.2, 1971:8.42.1.1, 1971:8.42.8
Performance requirements 1971:6.14.5.2, 1971:7.14, 1971:8.47.4
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Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.2, 1851:6.3.5.2, 1851:7.3.13, 1851:8.8,
1851:A.4.2.3.2, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.3.6, 1851:A.7.3.9.2
Test methods 1971:8.1.2, 1971:8.2.1.1, 1971:8.2.1.6, 1971:8.2.12, 1971:8.6.1.1(3),
1971:8.6.1.10, 1971:8.6.8, 1971:8.6.16, 1971:8.10.1.1, 1971:8.10.9, 1971:8.11.1,
1971:8.12.1, 1971:8.13.1, 1971:8.14.1.1, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:8.25.9, 1971:8.42.1.1,
1971:8.42.8, 1971:8.47.1.1, 1971:8.47.4, 1971:8.47.5, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(e),
1971:A.8.10.1.1
Hoods (structural)
Air conveying of materials 91:4.4.6, 91:5.1.4.2, 91:8.1, 91:9.3.4, 91:9.3.8, 91:A.4.4.6.2, 91:A.8.1,
91:A.9.3
Auxiliary air 45:8.8.6
Bypass air
Canopy 45:8.4.9, 45:A.8.4.9
Definition 45:3.3.7
Chemical fume see subentry : Fume, in laboratories
Conventional
Cooking equipment 1:50.2.1.3(2), 1:50.2.2.1, 1:50.2.2.2, 1:50.4.3.2, 1:50.4.4.4, 1:50.4.4.8,
1:50.4.10.1, 1:50.4.11.1, 1:50.5.4.2, 1:A.50.4.3.2, 1:A.50.5.4.2, 96:4.1.3(2), 96:Chap. 5,
96:10.2.7, 96:11.1.5, 96:11.2.1, 96:11.5 see also subentry : Restaurant
Access panels 96:7.3.4
Cleaning96:11.6.2, 96:13.6.4, 96:14.8.5, 96:A.11.6.2
Clearance 96:4.2.1, 96:4.2.2
Definition 96:3.3.33, 96:A.3.3.33
Down draft appliance ventilation systems96:15.1.1(2)
Exhaust air volumes 96:8.2.2.1
Fire protection 12:B.2, 96:10.1.1, 96:10.2.4, 96:10.2.7, 96:10.2.8, 96:10.8.1, 96:14.7.3,
96:14.7.4
Fixed baffle (with water wash) 96:10.2.8, 96:10.2.10, 96:10.7.4, 96:11.5, 96:A.10.2.10(4)
Lighting70:410.10(C), 96:9.2.2, 96:9.2.3
Recirculating systems 96:13.1(2)
Solid fuel cooking equipment 96:14.3
Spark arresters 96:14.1.6, 96:14.1.7, 96:14.8.4, 96:14.9.4.4
Draft 54:9.3.1.4, 54:10.10.4, 54:11.6, 54:12.6.1.3, 54:12.6.2.3, 54:12.6.3.1, 54:12.13,
54:13.1.10, 54:13.2.23, 54:A.11.6, 54:A.12.13.4, 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:9.6,
211:9.7.3, 211:9.9.2, 211:9.10, 211:10.1.1, 211:10.6.4.1, 211:10.6.4.2.2
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Definition 54:3.3.32, 211:3.3.62
Vents 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.7.3.1, 54:Table 12.8.4.4, 54:12.8.5(1), 54:12.11.2.2,
54:12.11.2.3, 54:12.11.3, 54:13.1.2, 54:13.1.4, 54:13.1.10, 54:13.1.11(3), 54:13.2.12,
54:13.2.13, 54:13.2.18, 54:13.2.22(2), 54:13.2.23, 54:13.2.24, 54:Table 13.2(e),
54:A.12.7.3.1, 54:A.12.8.5(1), 54:A.12.11.3, 54:Annex G
Duct furnaces 54:10.10.4
Dust collection and control 484:6.3.2.1, 484:6.3.2.2, 484:6.3.5.8, 484:7.3.2.1, 484:8.13.1.1,
484:9.7.1.1, 484:9.7.4.8, 484:10.4.4.1, 484:10.4.5.1, 484:11.4.3.1, 484:12.2.1.1, 484:12.2.10.10,
484:A.6.3.2.1, 484:A.10.4.4.1.2, 484:A.11.4.3.1.2, 484:A.12.2.1.1
Woodworking 664:8.2.2.3, 664:8.5.4
Face
Definition 45:3.3.18, 45:A.3.3.18
Face velocity 45:8.4.6
Fume, in laboratories 45:5.4.1(4), 45:5.6.2, 45:Chap. 8, 45:10.3.1(1), 45:A.5.6.2, 45:A.10.3.1,
99:6.4.3, 99:6.6.2, 99:11.7.4.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.3, 99:A.6.4.3.4, 99:A.6.6.2
Definition 45:3.3.9, 45:A.3.3.9, 99:3.3.59, 99:A.3.3.59
Perchloric acid 45:8.2.4, 45:8.5.4, 45:8.11, 45:A.3.3.9, 45:A.8.11.1 to A.8.11.10
Grease removal devices see Grease removal devices
Interior 45:5.6.2, 45:8.8.1, 45:8.11.9, 45:8.13.1(1), 45:A.5.6.2, 45:A.8.8.1.1
Laboratory fumes, for see subentry : Fume, in laboratories
Molten salt bath furnaces 86:12.10.4.1, 86:A.12.10.4.1
Open liquid quench tanks 86:12.9.3.4
Oxygen
Definition 99:3.3.134, 99B:3.3.15
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:7.4.1, 801:7.4.2, 801:7.4.4, 801:A.7.4.2, 801:A.7.4.4
Definition 801:3.3.19, 801:A.3.3.19
Radioisotope
Restaurant see also subentry : Cooking equipment
Carbon dioxide systems 12:B.3
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.1.1(7), 17:6.2.2.6.5, 17:9.3 to 9.7, 17:A.9.3.4 to
A.9.3.5.2, 17:A.9.7.2
Rolling steel door 80:4.3.5, 80:5.2.5.2, 80:11.4.3.2
Sash 45:8.8.2, 45:8.8.3, 45:8.13.1(1), 45:A.8.8.2, 45:A.8.8.3
Special purpose 45:8.12.1, 45:A.8.12.1
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Sprinkler system installation 13:7.10.2.1, 13:7.10.4 to 7.10.7, 13:8.15.10.2, 13:Fig. A.7.10.2
Ventilating, gas appliances see Gas appliances
Walk-in
Hoop stress
Hoppers, deflagration venting of 68:6.4.3.6.1, 68:6.4.3.6.2, 68:7.3.3.1.2, 68:8.2.3.1, 68:8.6,

68:A.6.4.3, 68:A.8.2.3.1, 68:A.8.6.1, 68:A.8.6.3
Horizontal barriers 13:16.1.9, 13:17.1.8, 13:21.30.2.3, 13:A.16.1.9, 13:A.17.1.8

Definition 13:3.9.3.5, 30B:3.3.17
Horizontal channels
Horizontal exits 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 101:7.2.4, 101:A.7.2.4.1.2, 101:A.7.2.4.3.9, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.3 to

11.2.1.4.1.5, 5000:11.2.1.14, 5000:11.2.4, 5000:11.5.4.6, 5000:A.11.2.4.1.2, 5000:A.11.2.4.3.8
Accessible means of egress 101:7.5.4.6
Board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.7.4
Bridges and balconies 101:7.2.4.4
Definition 1:3.3.92.1, 1:A.3.3.92.1, 14:3.3.3.2, 101:3.3.70.1, 101:A.3.3.70.1, 301:3.3.22.1,
301:A.3.3.22.1, 5000:3.3.195.1, 5000:A.3.3.195.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.1.2.5, 101:22.2.2.5, 101:22.4.4.3, 101:23.2.2.5,
101:A.22.2.2.5.2, 101:A.22.4.4.3, 101:A.23.2.2.5.2, 101:A.23.2.2.5.3, 5000:21.1.2.4,
5000:21.2.2.5, 5000:21.3.7.1.1, 5000:21.4.4.3, 5000:A.21.4.4.3
Doors 1:14.5.1.2(1), 101:7.2.4.3.6 to 7.2.4.3.10, 101:A.7.2.4.3.9
Fire barriers 101:7.2.4.3, 101:A.7.2.4.3.9
Fire compartments 101:7.2.4.2
101A:4.6.10.4, 101:A.19.2.2.5.3, 5000:19.1.2.5, 5000:19.2.2.5, 5000:20.1.2.4
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.5, 101:40.6.1.3, 101:40.6.2, 101:42.6.1.3, 101:A.40.2.2.5.2,
5000:29.2.2.5, 5000:29.6.2.3, 5000:A.29.2.2.5.2
Merchant vessels 301:1.7.2, 301:7.2.4, 301:21.2.6
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Opening protectives, fire protection ratings for 101:Table 8.3.4.2
101A:7.6.4.7.4, 5000:26.2.2.1.2, 5000:26.3.2.1.5
Standpipe and hose systems 14:7.3.2(2), 14:Fig. A.7.3.2(b)
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.5, 101:A.42.2.2.5.2, 5000:30.2.2.5, 5000:30.6.2.3,
5000:30.8.2.2.5, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2
Horizontal fire pumps 20:5.1.1, 20:11.2.3.1, 20:A.5.22, 20:Fig. A.6.3.1

Split-case 20:5.14.6.3.1 to 5.14.6.3.3, 20:6.1.1.3, 20:Fig. A.6.1.1(f), 20:Fig. A.6.3.1
Total head (H) 20:A.14.2.7.3
Definition 20:3.3.23.3.1, 20:A.3.3.23.3.1
Horizontal separation 5000:6.2.4.3, 5000:6.2.4.4, 5000:7.2.4.2.1, 5000:7.2.5.6.7, 5000:7.3.2.2,

5000:7.3.3, 5000:7.3.4, 5000:Table 7.3.5(a), 5000:Table 7.3.5(b), 5000:8.2.2.4.5, 5000:24.2.4.2(5),
5000:25.2.4.3(5), 5000:A.8.1.2.1, 5000:D.3.4
Horns, electric or air 414:4.11.4.5(4), 414:4.11.5.1(7), 414:4.24.3, 414:4.24.6
Horsepower rating
Definition 37:3.3.7, 37:3.3.8, 37:A.3.3.7, 37:A.3.3.8
Horses see Animal housing facilities; Racetracks
Hose 17A:7.5 see also Standpipe and hose systems

Aircraft fueling 407:4.1.1, 407:4.2, 407:4.5.6, 407:4.5.8, 407:5.2.2, 407:5.4.6, 407:5.16,
407:A.4.2, 407:A.5.2, 407:A.5.16
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:7.3
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:4.3.1(5), 52:4.10, 52:8.9, 52:8.10.1, 52:8.16.3
to 8.16.5, 52:10.8, 52:10.12.2, 52:10.12.3, 52:A.8.9.1
Conductive 77:8.4.3, 77:A.8.4.3
Fill (SCBA) 1901:25.9.2 to 25.9.4
Fire see Fire hose
Foam extinguishing systems 11:8.7
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:5.2.1(5), 52:5.10, 52:9.8, 52:A.9.8.2
Large diameter 1142:B.1(3), 1142:Annex D
Definition 1142:3.3.10, 1142:A.3.3.10
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer 59A:11.9, 59A:14.8.1.5
LP-Gas systems see LP-Gas systems, Hose
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Metallic
Oxygen fuel gas-systems 51:5.3.2, 51:5.4.3, 51:6.1.2.2, 51:7.5
Plumbing, recreational vehicles 1192:7.1.6.3, 1192:7.3.4, 1192:7.3.8.4, 1192:A.7.1.6.3
Drain hose 1192:7.1.6.1
Rescue tools, hose assembly for 1936:5.1.2, 1936:5.3, 1936:5.4.10.2, 1936:6.2, 1936:6.3.36,
1936:7.1.2.4, 1936:7.2, 1936:8.7.3, 1936:8.25, 1936:A.6.2.4
Semiconductive 77:8.4.3.3, 495:6.3.4(2), 495:10.2.4(2)
Definition 495:3.3.42, 495:A.3.3.42
Service testing 1500:6.5.12
Suction see Suction hose
Hose assembly see also Fire hose

Hose connections see also Fire department connections

Definition 14:3.3.2.2, 25:3.3.13, 502:3.3.26
Fire hose see Fire hose
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:Table 7.2, 502:9.4, 502:9.6.3
LP-Gas systems 58:5.9.6, 58:6.19.2.6
Marine terminals 307:4.3.3.2.4, 307:7.1
Pressure-reducing valves 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.5.2, 25:A.13.5.2.2
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.6.1.1, 14:4.6.1.2, 14:4.6.2.1, 14:4.7, 14:5.1.3, 14:5.2.3,
14:5.3.1, 14:5.4.2, 14:7.3.2, 14:11.3, 14:12.3, 14:12.5, 14:12.9, 14:A.4.6.2.1, 14:A.5.2.3.1.3,
14:A.5.2.3.4, 14:A.7.3.2, 14:A.12.5, 25:Table 6.1, 25:Table 6.2.2
Location of 14:7.3, 14:A.7.3.1 to A.7.3.3
Maximum pressure for 14:7.2.3, 14:7.8.3, 14:A.7.2.3, 14:A.7.8.3
Water spray systems 15:12.3.6
Hose couplings 1962:4.6.1, 1962:4.6.5, 1962:5.1.2.2, 1962:5.3.4, 1962:6.2, 1962:6.2.3,

1962:6.2.12, 1962:A.4.2, 1962:A.5.1.2, 1962:A.5.3.4, 1962:A.6.2.3, 1962:A.6.2.3 to A.6.2.10,
1963:1.1 to 1.3, 1963:Chap. 4, 1963:A.1.1, 1963:Annex B, 1965:4.2.1, 1965:6.14.1
Records 1962:5.1.2.2, 1962:5.3.4, 1962:7.2.10, 1962:A.5.1.2.2, 1962:A.5.1.5, 1962:A.5.3.4,
1962:A.7.2.10
Service tests 1962:7.2.10, 1962:7.6.2.7, 1962:7.6.2.8, 1962:7.6.2.16, 1962:7.7.9, 1962:7.7.10,
1962:7.7.16, 1962:A.7.2.10
Threads, fire hose see Screw threads, fire hose connections
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Hose houses 25:Table 6.5.1, 1962:4.3.5.3, 1962:5.1.4, 1962:5.3.1, 1962:A.4.1.2, 1962:A.4.3.5.3
Definition 13:3.8.1.6, 24:3.3.6, 25:3.3.14, 25:Figs. A.3.3.14(a) to (c)
Private fire service mains 24:1.1.1, 24:4.1.3(9), 24:Chap. 8, 24:A.7.3.3
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.7, 25:Table 7.5.1
Hose lines see also Fire hose; Handlines; Supply lines

Aircraft accidents 402:4.5.4, 402:9.5.1, 402:10.12.4, 402:11.5, 402:14.5.1, 402:14.6.3,
402:14.6.5, 402:14.9
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.5, 423:8.1.2(2)
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.9, 409:6.2.10.5, 409:7.8.6, 409:9.14.11, 409:9.14.12.3, 409:A.6.2.9.1
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.19, 414:4.20.4, 414:4.21.1.7, 414:4.23.2,
414:6.2.1(7), 414:6.3.14.4(5), 414:6.3.32, 414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.5.1
Attack see Attack lines
Back-up see Backup hose lines
Construction operations 241:8.2.5, 241:8.7.4.1.2, 241:8.7.4.2.2, 241:A.8.2.5, 241:A.8.7.4.2.4,
241:A.8.7.4.2.8, 241:A.9.4.3, 241:A.10.8.5
Demolition operations 241:10.3.1, 241:10.5, 241:A.10.8.5
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:9.10.2.3 to 9.10.2.5, 30:10.10.4, 30:16.6.1.10, 30:16.6.2.9,
30:16.6.3.7, 30:16.7, 30:24.5.7, 30:24.6.1.2, 30:29.3.28.3, 30:A.24.6.1.2
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:8.3.4, 75:8.3.5, 75:9.2.2
Initial attack see Fire hose, Initial attack fire apparatus; Initial attack lines
Leader
Definition 1410:3.3.11.4, 1410:A.3.3.11.4
Preconnected 1410:4.2.2
Hose reels 14:4.6.3, 14:4.6.5, 14:A.4.6.5, 1962:4.3.3, 1962:4.3.4, 1962:4.3.5.1, 1962:4.4.6,

1962:5.1.4, 1962:5.3.1, 1962:A.4.1.2, 1962:Fig. A.4.3, 1962:A.4.3.5.1
Definition25:3.3.17.3, 25:A.3.3.17.3
Rescue tools, powered 1936:5.4.10.2, 1936:6.3.36, 1936:7.4.2, 1936:8.24
Hose stations
Definition 14:3.3.6, 25:3.3.16
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:9.4
Replacement of extinguishers by 10:6.2.1.4
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.6, 14:5.3.2, 14:5.3.3, 14:7.3.1, 14:7.3.3, 14:A.4.6.2.1,
14:A.4.6.5, 14:A.7.3.1, 14:A.7.3.3
Hose storage see Fire hose; Hose reels; Hose stations
Hose streams see Streams, fire
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Hose valves 14:4.7.1, 14:5.2.3.7, 14:7.2.2, 14:12.5.2, 20:5.19.3, 20:6.3.2(2), 20:7.3.5.1(5),
20:A.5.19.3.1, 20:A.14.2.7.2.1
Definition 14:3.3.16.2, 25:3.5.3, 502:3.3.27
Fuel dispensing system, hose nozzle valve 1192:5.11.8.9
Hospital-based
Hospitals 99:Chap. 13, 99:C.4.1, 99:C.13, 99:D.1.2 see also Anesthetizing locations; Health care
occupancies
Airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(7), 424:5.6.5, 424:5.7, 424:6.7, 424:7.6, 424:13.4.6, 424:13.4.7,
424:13.8.2
Definition 1:3.3.165.12, 70:517.2, 99:3.3.70, 101:3.3.124, 301:3.3.37, 5000:3.3.323
Essential electrical systems 70:517.30, 99:C.4.3
Mobile emergency 424:13.8.2
Patient care areas see Patient care areas
Psychiatric
Definition 70:517.2
Radioactive materials at 801:7.2, 801:A.7.2
Smoke control in 92A:C.11
Hostile fire
Definition 901:3.3.55, 901:A.3.3.55
Hot box 35:7.2.4, 35:A.7.2.4(1)

Hot cells 801:7.4.1 to 7.4.3, 801:A.7.4.2

Hot layers see Smoke layers
Hot plates
Commercial counter appliances 54:10.13
Domestic 54:10.14, 54:12.3.2(3)
Hot restart see Restart
Hot spots
Definition 1051:3.3.25, 1143:B.1.2.45
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Hot tapping 51B:5.5, 51B:A.5.5, 326:1.1.3, 326:A.1.1.3
Definition 54:3.3.58, 326:3.3.12, 329:3.3.7
Hot tubs 70:680 .IV, 70E:430.10(A), 5000:46.5.2.1(5), 5000:46.5.2.1(6), 5000:46.5.2.1(10)

Definition 70:680.2, 5000:3.3.324, 5000:32.1.3.4, 5000:A.3.3.324, 5000:A.32.1.3.4
Hot work 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 41, 51B, 241:5.1, 241:7.2.4.3, 241:A.5.1.1 to A.5.1.4.2 see
also Thermit welding; Welding and cutting
Aerosol products storage, use, and handling 1:61.4.6.6.2(6), 1:61.7.3.1(6), 1:61.7.3.3, 1:A.61.7.3.3
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:13.3, 61:A.13.3.1, 61:A.13.3.3.1
Cultural property occupancies 909:6.3.2, 909:11.6, 909:11.6.1, 909:11.6.2, 909:13.2.4.1,
909:13.4.1, 909:13.4.1.1, 909:13.4.5.1, 909:13.4.6.3, 909:16.5.3, 909:A.6.3.2, 909:A.13.4.1.2
Definition 51B:3.3.2, 61:3.3.6, 122:3.3.19, 241:3.3.1, 241:A.3.3.1, 306:3.4.2, 306:A.3.4.2,
326:3.3.13, 329:3.3.8, 410:3.3.17, 484:3.3.19, 601:3.3.6, 909:3.3.40, 914:3.3.45, 2010:3.3.15
Demolition operations 1:16.5.2, 241:10.2.1, 241:10.2.2
Fire prevention 51B
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:66.2.4.3.1(6), 1:66.2.4.3.3,
1:66.4.10(4), 1:66.5.6.3, 1:66.5.6(6), 1:A.66.2.4.3.3, 1:A.66.5.6.3, 30:6.5.3, 30:A.6.4.3
Historic structures 914:6.3.2, 914:11.6.2, 914:12.2.3.2, 914:13.2.4.1, 914:13.4.1, 914:13.4.4,
914:13.4.5.3
LP-Gas utility plants 59:4.5.3.2, 59:4.8.3, 59:5.5.3, 59:6.6.4
Marine terminals 307:9.4.4, 307:10.11
Marine vessels 306:4.3.6, 306:Chap. 5, 306:6.1, 306:Annex D
Under construction or repair 312:4.5.1 to 4.5.9, 312:4.7.1, 312:4.10.5
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:13.10.5, 122:13.11.5, 122:A.13.10.1
Metals, combustible, areas containing 484:12.2.1.9, 484:12.2.1.10, 484:12.2.1.12, 484:13.2.3.1,
484:A.12.2.1.9, 484:A.12.2.1.10, 484:A.13.2.3.1
Alkali metal operations 484:5.3.1.6, 484:A.5.3.1.6
Aluminum operations 484:6.3.7, 484:6.5.7.1, 484:A.6.3.7.1, 484:A.6.3.7.2
Magnesium operations 484:7.3.1.1, 484:7.3.6.3, 484:7.8.2, 484:A.7.3.6.3, 484:A.7.8.2
Niobium operations 484:8.2.6.3.4, 484:8.3, 484:A.8.2.6.3.4, 484:A.8.3
Tantalum operations 484:9.3.1.5, 484:9.3.2, 484:9.10.1, 484:A.9.3.1.5, 484:A.9.3.2,
484:A.9.10.1.1
Titanium operations 484:10.4.2.2, 484:10.4.3, 484:A.10.4.2.2
Zirconium operations 484:11.3.1.2, 484:11.4.1.1, 484:11.4.2, 484:A.11.3.1.2, 484:A.11.4.1.1,
484:A.11.4.2.2
Mines
Coal 120:4.2.3, 120:7.1, 120:8.4.5, 120:A.7.1
Metal and nonmetal 122:4.4, 122:10.10.5, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.4.4.21, 122:B.1.1.1
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:5.4.2, 805:5.3.3.5.1, 805:A.5.3.3.5.1
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Organic coatings manufacture 35:9.3, 35:A.9.3
Roofing installations 241:9.3.4
Security services, monitoring by 601:A.5.5, 601:A.7.2(8)
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.2.4, 36:4.6.3.3, 36:4.11.3, 36:4.12.3.1(5), 36:4.12.4, 36:6.7,
36:A.4.2.4, 36:A.6.7
Storage facilities 1:34.6.3, 1:A.34.6.3.2
Baled cotton storage 1:L.6.4
Forest products, storage of 1:31.3.2.1.12
Tires, outside storage of 1:33.1.6.2, 1:33.7.3
Sulfur, handling of 655:4.6.5.2, 655:4.6.5.3, 655:4.6.6.4, 655:5.4.2, 655:5.4.3
Tanks, safeguarding for work on 326:1.2.2, 326:4.2.1, 326:4.2.5, 326:6.1.1(3), 326:6.3.3,
326:6.3.8 to 6.3.10, 326:8.1, 326:8.2.4 to 8.2.6, 326:9.2.4 to 9.2.6, 326:10.2.1, 326:A.6.3.8,
326:A.9.2.4, 326:A.10.2.1
Underground 241:11.5.1, 241:11.5.4
Coal mines 120:4.2.3, 120:7.1, 120:8.4.5, 120:A.7.1
Metal and nonmetal mines 122:4.4, 122:10.10.5, 122:A.1.1, 122:A.4.4.21, 122:B.1.1.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.11.3, 820:10.11(4), 820:A.10.11.3.1
Wildland urban interface, in 1:17.3.4.6.1, 1:A.17.3.4.6.1
Hot zone 1500:8.6.1, 1500:A.8.6.2, 1521:6.1.16, 1521:A.6.1.9

Definition 472:3.3.15.3, 600:3.3.30.2, 1003:3.3.16.2, 1003:A.3.3.16.2, 1005:3.3.5.2,
1081:3.3.29.2, 1500:3.3.19.2, 1521:3.3.5.2
Fire brigades 600:1.4.3.2, 600:1.4.4 to 1.4.6, 600:4.2.4, 600:4.4.7.2, 600:6.3, 600:7.3,
600:A.4.2.4(2), 600:A.6.3.2.1, 600:A.7.3.6, 1081:B.2.9
Hazardous materials incident 472:9.2.1.1.1(2), 472:9.3.1.1.1(2), 472:11.4.4, 472:11.4.5(2),
472:11.5.1(2), 472:11.5.2, 472:A.11.4.4(9), 472:A.11.5.2(1)(a)
Hotels 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.13, 1:13.3.2.14, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.9,
1:13.7.2.10, 1:20.8, 1:Table 60.1.2.3(h), 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.13.3.2.14.2, 1:A.13.7.2.9.3,
1:A.20.8.2.1.1 to A.20.8.2.5.1, 13:21.20.17, 13:21.20.18, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1, 5000:15.6.2.7.3,
5000:Chap. 24, 5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.2(5),
5000:51.2.1(7), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Guest rooms/suites (hotel)
Classification of occupancy 101:28.1.4, 101:29.1.4, 5000:24.1.5
Definition 1:3.3.165.13, 1:6.1.8.1.3, 1:A.3.3.165.13, 1:A.6.1.8.1.3, 30:3.3.27, 72:3.3.86,
101:3.3.125, 101:6.1.8.1.3, 101:A.3.3.125, 101:A.6.1.8.1.3, 730:14.1.1, 730:14.1.1(A),
1620:3.3.12, 1620:A.3.3.12, 5000:3.3.325, 5000:6.1.8.1.3, 5000:A.3.3.325, 5000:A.6.1.8.1.3
Doors see Doors
Electrical installations 70:210.6(A), 70:210.8(B), 70:210.60, 70:210.70(B), 70:Table 220.12,
70:220.14(J), 70:240.24(E)
Existing 101:Chap. 29, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.1, 5000:15.6.2.7.3, 5000:15.10.4.6, 5000:15.10.5.12,
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5000:24.1.1.2, 5000:24.3.5.1, 5000:A.24.3.5.1
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:28.2, 101:29.2, 101:A.28.2.2.12.2 to A.28.2.7.2,
101:A.29.2.2.8 to A.29.2.7.2, 5000:24.1.3.2, 5000:24.2, 5000:A.24.2.2.12.1 to A.24.2.7.2
Multiple occupancies 5000:17.1.2.3, 5000:24.1.3
New 101:Chap. 28
5000:24.1.7, 5000:24.2.3.2, 5000:24.2.3.3, 5000:A.24.2.3.3
House (ship superstructure) 1405:6.4.2

Houseboats see Buildings, Floating
Households see also Dwelling units

Fire alarm systems 72:5.1.4, 72:10.4.5 to 10.4.7, 72:Chap. 11
Houses, lodging or rooming see Lodging houses
Housing, manufactured see Manufactured housing
Hovercraft, use in aircraft accidents 402:C.1
HSPD-5
Definition 1561:3.3.24, 1561:A.3.3.24
Hull (marine vessel)

Deflection 1005:6.1.1(2), 1005:6.3.7(A), 1005:6.3.8(A)
Hull potential monitor 1925:18.3.2

Human behavior, fire-related 921:Chap. 10, 921:19.3.2(4), 921:19.4.1(6), 921:22.4.9.3.2(B),

921:22.4.9.3.4.2(D)
Wildland fires 921:26.7.2
Human/machine interface (HMI) 730:8.11.2.3

Humidification
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Anesthetizing locations 99:6.4.1.1, 99:6.6.1.1, 99:A.6.4.1.1, 99:E.3.5.3
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.4.3, 99:A.20.2.4.3.2
Respiratory therapy 99:9.5.2.4
Static electricity, control of 77:7.4.2, 77:10.2.5.5
Humidifiers 99:6.6.1.1, 99:9.5.2.5, 99:9.5.2.6

Humidity, relative
Hunt groups 72:8.6.3.2.2.2, 72:A.8.6.3.2.2.2(A) to (F)

HVAC see Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Hybrid dust see Dust, Hybrid
Hybrid mixtures 77:5.3.4, 77:9.10, 77:10.1.5.3, 77:10.1.7.6, 77:A.9.10

Definition 68:3.3.25.1, 68:A.3.3.25.1, 69:3.3.22, 69:A.3.3.22
Deflagration venting 68
Hybrid rocket motors see Rocket motors
Hydrant butts
Definition 13:3.8.1.7, 24:3.3.7
Hydrant carts, aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.1.2.1, 407:4.3.1, 407:4.3.3, 407:4.3.7, 407:4.3.9.2,
407:5.4.4, 407:5.12, 407:5.13.3, 407:5.17, 407:5.19, 407:A.4.3.7.4, 407:A.5.2
Valves 407:4.4.7.1, 407:4.4.7.2, 407:4.4.10.1
Hydrant vehicles, aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.3.9.2, 407:5.13.3, 407:5.19 see also Aircraft fueling
vehicles
Hydrants, fire 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:13.1.3, 1:18.1.1.2, 1:18.3.3, 1:18.3.4, 1:18.3.6, 1:A.18.3.3,
1:Annex I, 5000:55.8
Airports 1:21.2.6.4, 402:4.2.3, 402:4.5.3, 415:4.5.3, 415:4.5.5.2, 415:A.4.5.5.2, 415:A.4.5.5.3
Classification 291:5.1
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.1.3, 120:4.3.4.5.3, 120:6.3.2.4.2, 120:8.6.3,
120:11.2.5.2, 120:11.2.5.4, 120:11.2.5.5, 120:11.3.2, 120:11.3.3, 120:A.4.3.1.3.1,
120:A.4.3.1.3.2, 120:A.8.6.3, 120:A.11.2.5.5
Construction and demolition sites, at 1:16.4.3.1.3, 241:7.5.8, 241:8.7.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.106, 1:A.3.3.105, 13:3.8.2, 24:3.4.1, 25:3.3.10, 25:A.3.3.10, 120:3.3.26,
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Dry/dry barrel (frostproof) 13:10.10.2.4.2, 24:10.10.2.4.2, 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.4, 25:7.3.2.3,
25:7.3.2.6, 1142:7.1.4, 1142:Chap. 8, 1142:B.4.1, 1142:C.1, 1142:Annex I
Definition 13:3.8.2.1.1, 24:3.4.1.1, 25:3.3.10.1, 25:Fig. A.3.3.10.1, 1142:3.3.5
Electric generating plants 850:6.4.1, 850:6.4.4, 850:7.3.9.3, 850:7.4.6.3, 850:7.6.4.3
Construction sites 850:11.5.1, 850:11.7, 851:8.5.1, 851:8.5.2, 851:8.7
Hydroelectric 851:6.4, 851:8.5.1, 851:8.5.2, 851:8.7
Nuclear power see subentry : Nuclear plants, light water
Substations and switchyards 850:7.8.7, 850:A.7.8.7
Fire flow testing 291
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.4, 170:Table 7.4, 170:Table 8.2.2, 170:A.6.4
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.4.8.4, 1:66.5.9.3.3, 1:A.66.5.9.3.3, 30:6.7.4, 30:16.7,
30:24.6.2.2, 30:29.3.28.2, 30:A.6.6.4, 30:A.24.6.2.2
Flush 291:5.2.4
Historic structures 914:13.2.8.2.4, 914:13.3.1.4, 914:13.6.1.3
Installation 13:8.17.5.1.3(1), 13:10.7.1, 13:10.7.3 to 10.7.5, 13:10.10.2.4.1, 13:12.8.3,
13:21.32.2.1, 13:A.21.32.2.1.2
Maintenance 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.4.2, 25:A.7.4.2.2
Marine terminals 307:4.3.3.1.3.6, 307:4.3.3.2.4, 307:7.1, 307:7.2.1, 307:A.7.2.5
Marine vessels, merchant 301:9.2.16.1, 301:9.2.16.10, 301:9.2.16.11
Cargo and tank vessels 301:16.3.4, 301:20.13.2.2
Engineering and machinery spaces 301:14.3.3
Helicopter decks 301:18.3.1, 301:A.18.3.1
Passenger vessels 301:21.10.2, 301:21.13.2.2.2, 301:A.21.13.2.2.2.3
Towing vessels 301:19.13.1.1
Marking 291
Monitor nozzle
Definition25:3.3.10.2, 25:Fig. A.3.3.10.2
Nuclear plants, light water 804:9.4, 804:11.5.1, 804:11.5.3, 804:11.7, 804:A.9.4.1 to A.9.4.10.1,
804:A.11.7.1, 804:A.11.7.3.2, 805:5.5.13, 805:5.5.19, 805:E.2.15.2
Out of service 1201:5.3.4.2
Private 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 24:1.1.1, 24:4.1.3(9), 24:Chap. 7, 24:8.2.2, 24:8.7, 24:10.7.1,
24:10.7.3 to 10.7.5, 24:10.10.2.2.3, 24:10.10.2.4.1, 24:10.10.2.4.2, 24:14.1, 24:Annex C,
24:Annex D, 291:5.2.5, 1201:5.3.3.3.2(2), 1201:5.3.4.3
Definition 13:3.8.2.1.3, 24:3.4.1.3
Public
Definition 13:3.8.2.1.4, 24:3.4.1.4
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Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:6.4, 801:8.4.2.1
Residual
Standpipe and hose systems 14:6.4.5.4, 14:A.6.4.5.4
Storage facilities
Cotton, baled, storage of 1:L.4.3, 1:L.5.6.1
Forest products storage 1:A.31.3.3.2.2, 1:A.31.3.4.3.1, 1:A.31.3.5.3.2, 1:A.31.3.6.3.5,
1:A.31.3.8.3.4
Organic peroxide storage 1:70.3.4.6.3, 432:4.8.3
Outdoor storage 1:J.7.2
Oxidizer storage 1:70.2.4.8.1, 1:A.70.2.4.8.1
Subterranean spaces 520:5.6.1, 520:6.3.1, 520:6.3.3, 520:6.3.4, 520:6.4.2
Suburban and rural fire fighting, for 1141:5.2.21.2, 1141:7.1.3, 1141:7.2.1.4, 1141:8.1.1,
1141:8.1.3, 1141:8.1.4.1 to 8.1.4.6, 1141:8.3.3 to 8.3.7, 1141:9.1.3, 1141:A.7.1.3, 1141:A.7.2.1.4,
1141:A.8.1.4.5, 1142:7.1.4, 1142:Chap. 8, 1142:A.1.2, 1142:B.1, 1142:B.4.1, 1142:B.8,
1142:B.9, 1142:C.1, 1142:G.7, 1142:Annex I see also subentry : Dry/dry barrel
Testing 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.3.2, 25:Table 7.5.1
Fire flow testing 291
Wall 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.4, 25:7.3.2.3
Definition25:3.3.10.3, 25:Fig. A.3.3.10.3
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.2.4.2
Water supply 1620:7.2.5
Wet barrel 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.5
Definition 13:3.8.2.1.6, 24:3.4.1.6, 25:3.3.10.4, 25:Fig. A.3.3.10.4
Yard
Definition 13E:3.3.2
Hydrants, fuel (airport fueling) 407:4.4.10, 407:5.2.5, 415:A.4.2.2, 415:C.1
Hydration
Definition 1584:3.3.12, 1584:A.3.3.12
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584:4.1.1.2(4), 1584:4.3, 1584:4.3.2, 1584:6.2(4),
1584:6.2.3.1, 1584:6.2.4, 1584:6.3.1, 1584:7.2, 1584:A.4.2.2, 1584:A.4.3.1, 1584:A.4.3.2,
1584:A.6.2.4, 1584:A.6.3.1, 1584:A.6.3.2.1, 1584:A.7.2
Hydraulic diameter
Definition 68:3.3.18, 68:A.3.3.18
Hydraulic fluids see also Hydraulic systems

Aircraft 402:8.1.4, 402:10.7.9, 402:12.5.2, 402:12.7, 402:12.11.1
Coal mines, underground 120:4.2.7
Hydraulic systems
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Aerial apparatus 1901:20.18.8, 1901:20.18.10, 1901:20.19, 1901:A.20.19.7, 1911:6.10.1(4),
1911:19.8.3, 1911:19.8.4.8, 1911:19.8.4.9, 1911:19.8.4.12, 1911:19.8.4.16 to 19.8.4.18,
1911:19.8.4.25, 1911:19.8.5.4, 1911:19.8.6.5, 1911:19.8.11, 1911:19.9.3, 1911:19.9.6.4,
1911:19.9.7.8, 1911:19.9.7.9, 1911:19.9.8.7, 1911:19.9.9.9, 1911:19.9.16, 1911:19.10.3,
1911:19.10.13, 1911:A.19.8.4.16.2, 1911:A.19.8.11, 1911:A.19.9.16, 1911:A.19.10.13
Air compressors 1911:12.3.6, 1911:14.9.4
Aircraft 402:8.1.4, 402:12.11.2, 402:14.4.5
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:4.2, 423:5.2.6, 423:5.8, 423:A.5.8.1, 423:A.5.8.2
Auxiliary power 1911:19.8.4.21
Definition 1901:3.3.18, 1911:3.3.13
Brakes 1911:6.8.2, 1911:6.8.3, 1911:7.12.9, 1911:A.6.8.2.1
Generators, hydraulically driven 1901:23.6.2, 1901:A.23.6.2.1 to A.23.6.2.5.4
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:7.2, 851:7.13
Line voltage generators 1911:13.9
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:13.7
Winches 1901:26.4, 1901:A.26.4.5, 1901:A.26.4.6.1, 1906:15.5, 1906:A.15.5, 1911:15.4.3
Hydraulically designed sprinkler systems 13:1.7.2, 13:7.3.3.2, 13:7.7.1.2, 13:8.3.4.1(1),

13:8.15.19.5, 13:8.17.2.3(3), 13:11.2.1.1, 13:11.2.3, 13:11.3.2.1, 13:12.7.6, 13:14.1.1, 13:16.1.8.1,
13:16.2.1.1, 13:16.2.1.3.5, 13:16.3.1.3, 13:16.3.3.4 to 16.3.3.6, 13:17.1.7.1, 13:17.2.2.2, 13:17.2.2.4,
13:Chap. 22, 13:A.7.7.1.2, 13:A.11.2.1.1, 13:A.11.3.2.1, 13:A.14.1.1, 13:A.16.2.1.3.5, 13:B.2.1.3,
13:C.8, 13:C.9
Aircraft engine test facilities 13:21.29.1.2
Definition 13:3.3.10, 24:3.3.8
Hydraulically calculated water demand flow rate 13:11.2.3
Information signs 13:24.5, 13:Fig. A.24.5
Marine systems 13:25.5.1.1
Nameplates 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.7, 25:A.5.2.7
Terminals, piers, and wharves 13:21.25.2.1.2.1(B), 13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(3),
13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5)
Water curtains 13:11.3.3
Hydraulically designed water spray systems 15:6.5.3.2, 15:Chap. 8, 15:Annex B
Hydro-meteorological events, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 8.4.2
Hydrocarbon surfactant-type foam 11:F.9
Hydrocarbons
Definition 18A:3.3.16, 36:3.3.15
Foam extinguishing systems, use of 11:Table 5.2.4.2.2, 11:5.2.5.2, 11:Table 5.2.5.2.2, 11:Table
5.2.6.2.8, 11:5.7.3.2, 11:5.7.3.3, 11:5.8.2, 11:A.5.2.5.2.1, 11:A.5.2.5.2.2, 11:A.5.2.7,
11:A.5.7.3.3
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Halogenated (classified) locations, in 497:5.2.2.1, 497:5.4.5, 497:5.5.2, 497:A.5.5.2
Solvent extraction plants, use in 36
Static electricity and 77:5.3.3.5, 77:8.3.3.2, 77:8.3.3.3, 77:8.3.3.5, 77:E.1.1, 77:E.1.2.1, 77:F.2.1,
77:F.3.1, 77:F.4.1
Water additives, use of 18A:7.6, 18A:A.7.6.1, 18A:A.7.6.3
Hydroelectric generating plants 13:A.21.35.1, 13:A.21.35.2, 851
Hydrogen
Aluminum processing, gas generation in 484:6.4.5(3)
Halogenated (classified) locations, in 497:5.5.2, 497:5.6.5, 497:Fig. 5.9.8(a), 497:Fig. 5.9.8(b),
497:Fig. 5.10.8(a), 497:Fig. 5.10.8(b), 497:A.5.5.2
Magnesium processing, gas generation in 484:7.3.1.4.1, 484:7.3.1.4.2, 484:7.3.2.4.3,
484:7.3.2.4.4, 484:7.4.1.2
Material compatibility for hydrogen service 52:Annex D
Niobium processing, gas generation in 484:8.9.1.4, 484:13.5.2.2(19), 484:A.8.2.1(2)
Odorization 52:5.2.1, 52:5.2.2, 52:9.13.12.1
Properties of 52:A.1.1
Vehicular fuel systems 52
Hydrogen containers 52:7.3.6, 52:9.3.2.1, 52:9.3.3.1, 52:9.4, 52:9.16.4

Appurtenances 52:7.4.3, 52:9.4
Definition 52:3.3.6
Cargo transport 52:12.3, 52:14.3
Definition 52:3.3.5
Design and construction 52:5.4, 52:A.5.4
Discharge from 52:7.5
Fuel supply 52:9.13.1.1, 52:9.16.4, 52:14.4.11, 52:14.4.12
Installation 52:8.5, 52:9.4, 52:A.8.5.1
Maintenance 52:7.4.3 to 7.4.7
Pressure relief devices 52:7.4.5, 52:7.4.6
Return to service 52:7.3.6, 52:7.3.9
Siting 52:9.3.2.1, 52:9.3.3.1
Hydrogen cylinders 52:7.3.7, 52:7.4.5, 52:14.10.4
Hydrogen fluoride as clean agent 2001:A.1.5.1.2, 2001:A.5.7.1.2
Hydrogen generators 52:5.2.1(10)

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Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur handling and 655:5.2.1, 655:5.2.2, 655:A.5.2.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table D.2
Hydrogen systems
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.4, 850:5.2.3, 850:7.7.1, 850:8.5.6.1
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:E.2.13.4
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:6.4, 853:8.1.5.6, 853:9.3.6, 853:A.6.4
Gaseous systems 55:7.1.1.1, 55:7.6.1.2, 55:Chap. 10
Definition 55:3.3.33, 55:A.3.3.33
Facilities housing 5000:6.4.2.29
Physical properties of 55:Annex C
Vehicular fuel systems 52:Chap. 5, 52:Chap. 7, 52:Chap. 9
Liquefied systems 55:Chap. 11
Definition 55:3.3.40, 55:A.3.3.40
Vehicle fueling facilities 52:Chap. 14
Vehicular fuel systems 52
Hydrology 1006:11.1.1(A), 1006:11.1.3, 1006:11.1.4(A), 1006:11.1.5(A), 1006:11.1.6(A),

1006:11.1.13(A), 1006:11.2.1(A), 1006:11.2.2(A), 1006:12.1.4(A), 1006:12.2.1(A), 1006:12.2.2(A),
1006:13.1.2, 1006:13.1.3(A), 1006:13.2.1(B), 1006:13.2.10, 1006:14.1.3(A), 1006:14.2.1(A),
1006:15.1.1(A)
Hydromassage units 70:680 .VII, 5000:15.5.5.5(7)

Definition 70:680.2
Hydrostatic testing
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:11.5
Fire pumps 20:5.21.2, 20:14.1, 20:A.14.1.3
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:8.2, 16:A.8.2.1
Sprinkler systems 13:10.10.2.2, 13:24.2.1, 13:25.8.1, 13:A.10.10.2.2.1, 13:A.10.10.2.2.4,
13:A.24.2.1
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:7.3.2.2, 17A:7.5, 17A:A.7.3.2.2, 17A:A.7.5
Hyperbaric
Definition 53:3.3.16, 99:3.3.73
Hyperbaric chambers 13:21.19, 13:A.21.19.1.4, 13:A.21.19.1.7, 53:C.6.3.1, 53:E.5.1, 99:20.1.5,

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99:A.20.1.5.2 see also Hyperbaric facilities
Fabrication of 99:20.2.2, 99:A.20.2.2.1, 99:A.20.2.2.5.2, 99:A.20.2.2.6
Ventilation 99:20.2.4, 99:20.2.9.2, 99:A.20.2.4.1.2, 99:A.20.2.4.2.1, 99:A.20.2.4.3.2
Hyperbaric conditions 53:C.1.2
Hyperbaric facilities 99:Chap. 20, 99:C.20, 101:8.7.5, 101:A.8.7.5
Hyperbaric oxygenation
Hypergolic material
Hyperthermia 99:D.2.1.7, 921:23.5.2.1
Hypobaric
Definition 53:3.3.17, 99:3.3.75, 99B:3.3.10
Noncombustible
Hypobaric conditions 53:C.1.2
Hypobaric facilities 99B, 5000:6.4.2.31 see also Oxygen-enriched atmospheres

Hypothermia 1006:A.18.2.5, 1006:A.18.2.7
Hypoxia 99B:B.1.4.1, 921:23.5.5, 921:23.7.3.1.1

Definition 99:3.3.76, 99B:3.3.11, 99:C.9.2.13
I
ICC see Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
Ice load 5000:35.13
Ice rescue 1006:11.1.15(B), 1006:Chap. 14
Identification credentials 730:8.13.2.1, 731:9.6.4.1.3

Business occupancies 730:19.4.4.1, 730:19.4.7.6 to 19.4.7.8, 730:19.5.9
Definition 730:3.3.26, 730:A.3.3.26, 731:3.3.13, 731:A.3.3.13
Parking facilities 730:21.4.2.3(C)
Identified see also Markings

Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.55, 79:A.3.3.55, 820:3.3.38, 1192:3.3.29
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Identify
Definition 472:3.3.34, 473:3.3.13
Igniters
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.1.10, 85:7.6.2.1.1, 85:7.6.4.2.2, 85:7.7.3,
85:7.7.5.2.1.2(D), 85:7.7.5.5.1, 85:7.8.3.1.2, 85:7.8.3.2, 85:7.8.3.3, 85:7.8.5.2.1.2,
85:7.8.5.2.3.1(B), 85:7.8.5.5.1.1, 85:7.8.5.5.3, 85:7.10.2.3.5, 85:7.10.2.3.6, 85:A.7.7.3.1,
85:A.7.8.3.1
Automatic electric
Definition 85:3.3.83, 1124:D.1.26, 1126:3.3.28
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.1, 85:8.4.3.2, 85:8.4.3.4.1, 85:8.4.3.4.2,
85:8.4.3.5.1.7, 85:8.4.3.5.2.2, 85:8.4.4.3.1.8, 85:8.7.4.2.1.2 to 8.7.4.2.1.4, 85:8.8.2.2.1,
85:8.8.2.6.3, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.8.5.7, 85:8.8.5.8.2, 85:8.8.6.5, 85:8.8.9.2.3, 85:8.8.9.3.2,
85:A.8.4.3.5.1.7
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.9.2, 85:6.4.3.2.3, 85:6.6.5.2.11.1, 85:6.6.5.2.11.4,
85:6.6.5.2.11.6, 85:6.6.5.2.11.7, 85:A.6.4.2.3.9.2(3)
Fuel gas systems 85:6.3.3.4 to 6.3.3.7, 85:6.6.3.1.10, 85:6.6.3.2.1.2, 85:6.6.4.1.1 to 6.6.4.1.3,
85:6.6.5.1.1.4, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.6.5.2.3(J), 85:6.6.5.2.5.4(B),
85:6.6.5.2.6.2, 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.1(15), 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.1(17), 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:B.2.3,
85:B.2.4.2, 85:B.2.4.3, 85:C.1.2 to C.1.4, 85:C.1.5.4
Fuel oil systems 85:6.3.3.4 to 6.3.3.7, 85:6.5.1.1.7, 85:6.7.3.2.1.2, 85:6.7.3.2.3, 85:6.7.4.1.1 to
6.7.4.1.3, 85:6.7.5.1.1.4, 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.7.5.2.3.6, 85:6.7.5.2.5.6,
85:6.7.5.2.7.1, 85:A.6.7.5.2.1.1(16), 85:A.6.7.5.2.1.1(18), 85:B.3.1, 85:B.3.3, 85:C.2.2,
85:C.2.3
Interlock system for 85:Tables 6.4.2.3.1(a) to (c)
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.3.2.3, 85:6.8.5.1.1.4, 85:6.8.5.1.5.6(C), 85:6.8.5.2.1,
85:6.8.5.2.3.3, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(A), 85:A.6.8.5.1.5.6(C)(2), 85:A.6.8.5.2.1.1(15) to
A.6.8.5.2.1.3(B)(19)
Safety shutoff valves 85:4.6.2.3.2.4(M)
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4.1, 85:5.5.2.5, 85:5.5.2.6.2 to 5.5.2.6.4, 85:A.5.3.4.1, 85:A.5.5.1,
85:A.5.5.2.6.2(1), 85:A.5.5.2.6.3(1), 85:A.5.5.2.6.4(1)
Ignitibility
Definition 268:3.3.3, 271:3.3.4, 550:3.4.19
Exterior wall assemblies 268
Ignitible liquids 921:6.2.16, 921:6.3.2.2.1 to 6.3.2.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2.5 to 6.3.3.2.7, 921:6.3.7.2.2,

921:6.3.7.8.3, 921:6.3.7.9, 921:6.3.7.10.1, 921:7.2.3.6, 921:8.12.2.2 to 8.12.2.5, 921:16.3.5.1.1,
921:A.6.2.16, 921:A.8.12.2.2, 921:A.8.12.2.4
Definition 115:3.3.19.3, 901:3.3.57, 921:3.3.94
Fire scene, at 921:12.2.7.2
Laser equipment using 115:7.2, 115:7.5.2, 115:Chap. 10, 115:A.7.2.4
Ignitible mixtures see also Flammable vapor-air mixtures
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Classification of 497:4.1.1, 497:4.1.3.5, 497:4.2.1, 497:4.2.5 to 4.2.7, 497:4.3(2), 499:4.1.1,
499:4.1.3.1, 499:4.1.3.2
Control by inerting, ventilation, or relocation 77:7.1.2(1), 77:7.2
Definition 77:3.3.11, 497:3.3.8, 499:3.3.8
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 497:Chap. 5
Ignition 921:5.7, 921:A.5.7

Autoignition
Automatic 54:11.4
Beams (laser) 115:1.3, 115:Chap. 5, 115:Chap. 6, 115:B.1, 115:D.1
Definition 260:3.3.4, 550:3.4.20, 901:3.3.58, 921:3.3.95
Direct 160:9.3.4.3
Effective 204:8.3.4, 204:A.8.3.4, 204:E.6.2
Definition 204:3.3.10, 204:A.3.3.10
Fireworks 1123:8.1.6.2
Electrical ignition 1123:4.1.4.3, 1123:4.1.5.2, 1123:4.1.6.2, 1123:4.4.5.1, 1123:4.4.5.2.2,
1123:6.4.1(6), 1123:7.6.1(6), 1123:8.2.9.2.1, 1123:8.2.10.3.2, 1123:8.3.1.2, 1123:Chap. 9,
1123:A.5.2.1.1
Definition 1123:3.3.19.1, 1123:A.3.3.19.1
Manual 1123:6.4.1, 1123:7.6.1, 1123:8.2.6, 1123:8.2.9.2.2, 1123:8.2.10.3.1, 1123:8.2.11,
1123:9.1.3, 1123:A.5.2.1.3, 1123:A.8.2.6, 1123:A.8.2.11, 1123:A.8.9.2.2
Gas 921:5.7.2, 921:18.3.6
Accidental, prevention of 54:4.3
Heat of 921:18.3
Definition 921:3.3.89, 921:A.3.3.86
Liquids 921:5.7.3
Obvious
Definition 260:3.3.4.1, 260:A.3.3.4.1
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:5.2.4, 53:6.3(6), 53:6.3(8), 53:6.3(13), 53:A.6.3(6) to A.6.3(8),
53:A.6.3(14), 53:Annex E, 53:F.3.2.7 to F.3.2.10
Prevention of
Process 921:18.3.3
Protection 302:8.5.6, 302:9.9.8(5), 302:9.9.9(3), 302:10.8.2(5), 302:10.8.3(3), 302:A.8.5.6,
302:A.9.8.2, 302:A.9.9.8(5), 302:A.9.9.9(3), 302:A.10.8.2(5), 302:A.10.8.3(3)
Definition 302:3.3.24, 302:A.3.3.24
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Radiant 921:5.10.6.1, 921:5.11.1
Remote 921:5.9.2.2
Self-ignition see Self-ignition
Ignition-capable equipment 496:4.4.6, 496:9.3.8(2), 496:A.9.3.8(2)

Ignition energy 77:5.3.3, 77:A.5.3.3.4, 921:5.7.1

Building materials 921:7.2.3.1
Definition 77:H.2.34, 921:3.3.96
Measuring 77:6.10
Minimum 77:5.3.3.4 to 5.3.3.6, 77:9.2.4, 77:9.5.1.2, 77:9.5.2, 77:9.5.4.1, 77:10.1.6.3.2,
77:10.1.7.6, 77:A.5.3.3.4, 77:A.9.2.4, 77:B.1, 497:Table 4.4.2, 497:A.3.3.5.1, 921:9.1.1.2,
921:21.8.1, 921:21.9.5, 921:21.9.6, 921:Table 21.13.3.1, 921:A.21.8.1, 921:A.21.9.5
Definition 53:3.3.20, 53:A.3.3.20, 68:3.3.23, 68:A.3.3.23, 77:H.2.34.1, 77:H.2.45, 497:3.3.11
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, in 53:E.3.1.4, 53:F.2.2.4, 53:F.4.2.1
Static arcs and 921:8.12.4, 921:A.8.12.4
Vapor-air mixtures 77:8.2.3
Ignition-resistant material
Definition 1144:3.3.12, 1144:A.3.3.12
Wildfire, protection from 1144:5.3, 1144:5.4, 1144:5.5.1
Ignition sensitivity
Definition 499:3.3.9, 499:A.3.3.9
Ignition sources 1:4.1.4.2.1, 1:A.4.1.4.2.1, 921:18.3

Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.6.6, 1:61.7.3, 1:A.61.7.3.3, 30B:4.8, 30B:8.3,
30B:A.8.3.3
Agricultural and food products facilities
Fumigation operations, during 61:C.3.3, 61:C.4.4
Starch dryers 61:8.4.2, 61:A.8.1, 61:A.8.4.2.1, 61:A.8.4.2.2
Aircraft accidents 402:7.5.1, 402:10.1.1, 402:10.7.8, 402:12.3.1, 402:13.1.3, 402:13.6.4,
402:14.5.1, 402:A.13.6.4, 422:5.3.1
Ammonium nitrate 490:8.3
Arson 921:22.2.3
Boat fires 921:28.8
Cigarettes see Cigarettes, as ignition source
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.2, 120:5.2, 120:7.4.7, 120:7.5.1.3, 120:7.5.3.2,
120:9.1.3, 120:A.4.2, 120:A.5.2
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:Chap. 9
Cultural property occupancies 909:13.2.4, 909:16.5, 909:17.3.1.3, 909:17.5, 909:A.16.5.1,
909:B.3.3.2
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Definition 52:3.3.25, 54:3.3.59.2, 58:3.3.68, 59:3.3.36, 302:3.3.25
Deflagration fundamentals 68:6.1.3.2, 68:B.1.1, 68:B.5
Dipping and coating processes 34:Chap. 6, 34:10.3, 34:10.8.4, 34:A.10.3, 34:B.2
Dust as see Dust
Electrical see Electricity, Ignition source, as
Explosions 921:21.5, 921:21.8.2.2.2, 921:21.8.2.5, 921:21.13.3.9, 921:21.16, 921:23.7.1.3,
921:A.21.8.2.5
Explosives motor vehicle terminals 498:4.3, 498:5.2.5, 498:5.2.6
Fires under investigation 921:5.1.2.1.1, 921:5.1.2.1.2, 921:5.2.3.1, 921:5.7.1.1, 921:8.12.4,
921:8.12.6, 921:9.1.1.1 to 9.1.1.3, 921:10.4, 921:12.2.7.2, 921:21.16, 921:22.2.3, 921:23.7.1.3,
921:25.3.1, 921:25.4, 921:28.8, 921:A.8.12.4
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.2.4.3, 1:66.4.10, 1:66.5.6, 1:A.66.2.4.3.3, 1:A.66.4.10.1,
1:A.66.5.6.3, 30:6.5, 30:19.5.7, 30:21.6.2, 30:29.3.19, 30:A.6.4.3, 30:A.6.4.4, 30:A.19.5.7.2 to
A.19.5.7.6
Releases of 329:4.1.4, 329:4.2.1(2), 329:4.3, 329:5.3, 329:5.4.17, 329:9.3.1.2, 329:A.5.3.2,
329:A.5.3.3
Gas 54:4.3.1 see also subentries : Liquefied natural gas systems, LP-Gas systems
Compressed 1:63.3.1.6.8, 1:63.3.6.3, 55:4.8, 55:7.1.6.8, 55:7.6.3
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:8.14.11
Health care occupancies 99:A.8.4.2.2.2.5, 99:B.2.1
Anesthetizing locations 99:C.13.1.3.3
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.3.1.5.1, 99:C.20.1.1.4
Respiratory therapy locations 99:9.6.1.1, 99:A.9.6.1.1.2, 99:A.9.6.1.1.3, 99:B.6.1.14
Historic structures and sites 914:9.5.3.6.1, 914:9.5.3.6.2, 914:12.2.3.2, 914:13.2.5
Hydrogen systems
Gaseous 52:9.2.5, 52:9.3.2.3, 52:9.3.3.10, 52:9.12, 52:9.13.11, 52:A.9.12.1
Liquefied 52:14.3.5
Hypobaric facilities 99B:B.1.2.1, 99B:B.1.2.4
Isolation see also Deflagration isolation methods
Libraries and museums 909:16.5, 909:A.16.5.1, 909:B.3.3.2
Liquefied natural gas systems 52:12.2.2.5, 52:12.3.6, 52:15.3
LP-Gas systems 58:6.3.10, 58:6.8.1.6, 58:6.18.6, 58:6.22, 58:7.2.3.2, 58:7.2.3.8, 58:11.15,
58:13.2.1.9 to 13.2.1.12, 58:A.6.22.1.2 to A.6.22.2.3
Utility gas plants, at 59:4.5, 59:4.8, 59:5.8.1, 59:A.4.5.1.2 to A.4.5.5
Metals, combustible, operations 484:6.5.7, 484:12.3.1.4(A), 484:13.2.1.2(4), 484:13.2.2.3.4,
484:13.2.2.3.11, 484:13.2.3, 484:A.6.5.7.3, 484:A.13.2.3.1 to A.13.2.3.3.2
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.8, 302:10.6, 302:A.9.8.2, 302:A.10.6.2
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.7.2.5.1, 1:42.3.5, 30A:9.2.5.1, 30A:9.4.3(3), 30A:11.5
Motor vehicle fires 921:25.4
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Multiple 921:21.16
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:4.3(5), 804:5.4, 804:A.5.4.2.3, 805:4.4.3.4(2), 805:5.3.3.5,
805:A.5.3.3.5.1, 805:A.5.3.3.5.4, 805:C.3.4.1
Organic coatings operations 35:5.3, 35:9.1
Outdoor storage 1:J.1.3
Forest products 1:31.3.2.1, 1:A.31.3.2.1
Tires 1:33.1.6, 1:33.7.3
Pesticide storage areas 434:4.3
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.3, 36:4.11.1, 36:5.2.1.1, 36:6.4.5, 36:7.5.2.1, 36:7.9
Spray application operations 1:43.1.4, 1:43.1.8.5 to 43.1.8.12, 1:43.5.3.6, 1:43.7.6, 1:43.7.7,
1:43.8.5, 1:A.43.1.4.1 to A.43.1.4.6, 1:A.43.1.8.5 to A.43.1.8.12, 1:A.43.7.6, 1:A.43.8.5.3,
33:Chap. 6, 33:10.8.4, 33:15.7, 33:A.1.1
Static electricity 77:5.2.3, 77:5.3.1, 77:5.3.3, 77:5.3.6.2, 77:5.3.7, 77:A.5.3.3.4, 77:F.5.1,
921:8.12.4, 921:8.12.6, 921:A.8.12.4
Sulfur, facilities handling 655:4.2.3.1(1), 655:4.6, 655:9.1.2(4), 655:A.4.6.1.3 to A.4.6.6
Tanks 326:4.2, 326:6.3.3, 326:7.2.3, 326:A.4.2.4, 326:A.4.2.6
Textile wall coverings, fire test of 265:4.1, 265:8.1, 265:A.4.1.5.2, 265:A.4.1.6
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.4(5), 820:10.11.2, 820:A.10.11.2.1,
820:D.2.4.5, 820:D.3
Wildland fire 921:26.5.2
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 1:31.3.2.1, 1:A.31.3.2.1, 664:4.5.4, 664:5.2.4,
664:Chap. 7, 664:A.4.5.4, 664:A.5.2.4.1
Ignition systems
Burners 86:6.2.10.4, 86:6.2.10.5, 86:6.3.8.4, 86:6.3.8.5, 86:6.3.9, 86:11.3.2.6, 86:A.6.3.9.1
Heating equipment 86:6.2.11, 86:6.3.9, 86:8.4.2.4, 86:8.15, 86:A.6.2.11.1, 86:A.6.3.9.1
Ignition temperature 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.5, 921:5.7.4.1.1.7, 921:5.7.4.1.2.1, 921:5.7.4.1.3.7,

921:7.2.3.1 see also Autoignition temperature
Definition 53:3.3.18, 53:A.3.3.18, 86:3.3.31, 86:A.6.2.1, 402:3.3.61, 402:A.3.3.61, 496:3.3.5,
496:A.3.3.5, 921:3.3.97, 921:A.3.3.97
Dusts 921:21.9.5, 921:21.9.6.2, 921:A.21.9.5
Fuel gases 921:9.1.1.2
Liquids 921:5.7.3.1 to 5.7.3.3, 921:5.7.3.5
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres and 53:A.5.2.2, 53:E.3.2, 53:E.4.2.3, 53:F.2.2, 53:F.3.2
Self-ignition
Chemicals 921:16.10.2.11
Solids 921:5.7.4.2.1 to 5.7.4.2.4
Solvents 86:Annex D
Ignition time
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Ignition trial period see Trial-for-ignition period
Ignition zone
Illness see also Infectious disease

Debilitating 1583:7.2.2
Employee
Illuminance
Illuminated see also Lighting

Externally 101:7.10.1.6, 101:7.10.5.1, 101:7.10.6, 101:A.7.10.1.6, 101:A.7.10.5.1, 101:A.7.10.6.1
to A.7.10.6.3, 5000:11.10.1.5, 5000:11.10.5.1, 5000:11.10.6, 5000:A.11.10.1.5, 5000:A.11.10.5.1,
5000:A.11.10.6.1 to A.11.10.6.3
Definition 101:3.3.126.1, 101:A.3.3.126.1, 5000:3.3.327.1, 5000:A.3.3.327.1
Internally 101:7.10.1.7, 101:7.10.5.1, 101:7.10.7, 101:A.7.10.1.7, 101:A.7.10.5.1, 101:A.7.10.7.2,
5000:11.10.1.6, 5000:11.10.5.1, 5000:11.10.7, 5000:A.11.10.1.6, 5000:A.11.10.5.1,
5000:A.11.10.7.2
Definition 101:3.3.126.2, 101:A.3.3.126.2, 5000:3.3.327.2, 5000:A.3.3.327.2
Means of egress, illumination of see Means of egress, Illumination
Signs 101:7.10.1.5 to 7.10.1.8, 101:7.10.4 to 7.10.7, 101:7.10.8.1, 101:7.10.9, 101:A.7.10.1.5.2 to
A.7.10.1.8, 101:A.7.10.4 to A.7.10.7.2, 5000:11.10.4, 5000:11.10.5, 5000:11.10.8.1, 5000:32.6.2,
5000:A.11.10.4, 5000:A.11.10.5.1, 5000:A.11.10.5.2
Illuminating appliances (gas) 54:10.16, 54:Table 10.16.2.2
Imhoff tanks 820:D.2.4.9

Immediate landscaped area 1144:4.2.4, 1144:A.4.2.4

Definition 1144:3.3.13, 1144:A.3.3.13
Immediate restoration of service

Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) 318:10.9.3.1(1), 1081:A.6.2.9, 1410:5.2.2,

1410:A.5.2.2, 1500:7.5.1.1, 1500:7.5.1.3, 1500:7.5.3.4, 1500:7.5.3.5, 1500:7.9.7, 1500:7.9.8,
1500:7.11.2.2, 1500:7.11.2.3, 1500:7.11.3.1, 1500:A.7.9.7, 1500:A.7.9.8, 1500:A.8.5.11
Aircraft rescue fire-fighting incidents 1500:8.5.18, 1500:A.8.5.18
Definition 1:3.3.138, 1:A.3.3.138, 55:3.3.36, 55:A.3.3.36, 318:3.3.12, 1005:3.3.11, 1404:3.3.14,
1404:A.3.3.14, 1410:3.3.8, 1500:3.3.50, 1670:3.3.59
Copyright NFPA
Personal protective equipment and/or SCBA for 1404:1.3.2, 1404:6.8.2(1), 1404:7.2.4,
1404:A.5.1.4(2), 1404:A.5.1.7(4), 1404:A.6.6.2(5), 1404:A.6.8.2(1), 1404:A.6.8.3(3), 1404:A.7.2.4,
1500:8.5.23, 1500:A.7.13.3
Immersion suits 1925:15.11.1, 1925:A.15.11.1
Imminent danger
Definition 1:3.3.139, 5000:3.3.328
Imminent hazards 1521:4.3.2, 1521:4.6.2 to 4.6.4

Definition 1521:3.3.23, 1561:3.3.25, 1670:3.3.60
Incident management systems 1561:4.5.12, 1561:4.5.13, 1561:6.2.3, 1561:6.3.2, 1561:A.4.5.12,
1561:A.6.2.3, 1561:A.6.3.2
Supervisors, role of 1561:5.8.5, 1561:5.8.6
Immobilize
Immunizations
Fire department members 1581:4.5.1
Impact analysis (business impact analysis) 1600:5.3.3, 1600:A.5.3.3

Definition 1600:3.3.6, 1600:A.3.3.6
Impairments, fire protection system 25:4.2, 25:Chap. 15

Cultural property occupancies 909:13.1.2, 909:14.3, 909:A.14.3.3.2(5) to A.14.3.3.2(7)
Definition 25:3.3.18, 25:A.3.3.18, 909:3.3.41, 909:A.3.3.41
Hydroelectric 851:4.4.2
Emergency 25:15.6
Fire pumps 25:5.3.3.4, 25:8.1.7
Foam-water sprinkler systems 25:11.1.4
Historic structures 914:13.1.3, 914:13.6.4.3, 914:14.4, 914:A.9.5.3.9
Preplanned programs 25:15.5, 25:A.15.5
Private fire service mains 25:7.1.3
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 804:5.6, 804:A.5.6.1 to A.5.6.3
Standpipe and hose systems 25:6.1.2
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.7, 820:A.10.7
Copyright NFPA
Water mist systems 25:12.1.3.1
Water spray fixed systems 25:10.1.4, 25:A.10.1.4
Water tanks 25:9.1.2
Impairments, fire protection systems

Impedance 99:4.3.2.6.2, 99:4.3.3.1.4, 99:4.3.3.1.6.2, 99:A.4.3.2.6.2.1, 99:A.4.3.3.1.4

Definition 99:3.3.78, 99:A.3.3.78
Of skin 99:D.2.2.3
Impingement
Implosions see also Explosions

Boilers and combustion systems 85:1.2, 85:A.1.2
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:A.7.3.2
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.2.1, 85:8.5.3, 85:A.8.2.2, 85:A.8.5.2, 85:A.8.5.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.5, 85:A.6.5.1 to A.6.5.3.2.4.1(2)
Definitions 86:3.3.32, 86:A.3.3.32
Hypobaric facilities 99B:B.1.3.1
Importance factor 5000:35.4.2.5(5), 5000:35.9.4, 5000:35.10.2, 5000:A.35.9.4.2, 5000:A.35.10.2

Definition 5000:3.3.206.1, 5000:35.2.16
Impounding areas see also Dikes; Spill control

Definition 52:3.3.26, 59A:3.3.14
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:22.4.1.6, 30:22.4.2.3, 30:22.4.2.4.1, 30:22.4.2.4.2,
30:22.11.1 to 22.11.3, 30:22.12, 30:27.6.3, 30:A.22.11.2.2 to A.22.11.2.6.3(D), 30:A.22.12.1,
30:A.22.12.3
Hydrogen (LH ) 52:14.2.2, 52:14.2.3.3 to 14.2.3.6, 52:14.10.4, 52:A.14.2.3.3
2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:12.2.2.4, 52:12.2.3.3 to 12.2.3.8, 52:12.10.4, 52:16.5.1,
52:A.12.2.3.5, 59A:5.2.1 to 5.2.3, 59A:5.7.5, 59A:7.2.2, 59A:13.6.2.2, 59A:13.6.3, 59A:13.8,
59A:A.5.7.5, 59A:A.7.2.2.4
LP-Gas see LP-Gas, Impoundment
Impressed current system 1925:18.1.5, 1925:18.3

Definition 1925:3.3.47, 1925:A.3.3.47
Improved property 1144:4.1.1, 1144:A.4.1.1

Definition 1051:3.3.26, 1144:3.3.15
Improvement, substantial (flood resistance)

Definition 5000:3.3.604, 5000:39.2.23
IMV (intermittent mandatory ventilation)

Copyright NFPA
In-line eductors see Eductors
In-rack sprinkler systems 13:7.9.2.8.3, 13:7.9.2.8.4, 13:8.6.3.4.3, 13:8.13, 13:8.16.1.6,

13:8.17.5.1.3(5), 13:9.2.1.2, 13:13.3, 13:16.1.4.1(4), 13:16.1.6.3, 13:16.1.6.4, 13:16.1.8, 13:16.1.9,
13:16.2.4.2.6, 13:16.2.4.4, 13:16.3.4.3.1, 13:17.1.4.1(4), 13:17.1.5.3, 13:17.1.5.4, 13:17.1.8,
13:17.1.10.2, 13:17.2.1.7, 13:17.2.4.4, 13:17.3.4.4, 13:22.8, 13:A.8.16.1.6, 13:A.16.1.9, 13:A.17.1.8,
13:Annex C
Aerosol products storage 30B:Figs. 6.3.2.7(a) to (e), 30B:6.3.2.9, 30B:7.2.3.1.1, 30B:7.4.6,
30B:A.6.3.2.9, 30B:B.2
High-expansion foam systems 13:16.1.5.2
Large drop and specific application control mode sprinklers 13:16.2.2.2, 13:16.3.2.2
Oxidizers, storage of 13:Table 21.30.1.2.1, 13:21.30.1.2.3, 13:Table 21.30.1.3.2, 13:Table
21.30.1.3.3, 13:21.30.2.3, 430:6.4.4, 430:Table 7.4.1.1, 430:7.4.1.2, 430:Table 7.4.2.1,
430:7.4.2.2
Plastics storage 13:17.1.5.3, 13:17.1.5.4, 13:17.1.7, 13:17.1.8, 13:17.1.10.2, 13:17.2.1.7,
13:17.2.2.2, 13:17.2.4, 13:17.3.3.4, 13:17.3.4, 13:20.3.4 to 20.3.6, 13:A.17.1.7.4, 13:A.17.1.8,
13:A.17.3.4.1.3
Storage over 25 ft in height 13:16.3.4, 13:17.3.3.4, 13:17.3.4, 13:A.16.3.4.1.1 to A.16.3.4.1.3,
13:A.17.3.4.1.3
Storage up to and including 25 ft in height 13:16.2.2.2, 13:16.2.4, 13:17.2.1.7, 13:17.2.2.2,
13:17.2.4, 13:A.16.2.4.2.1 to A.16.2.4.2.4, 13:C.16 to C.19
Tire storage 13:18.2.3, 13:18.5
In-service
In-service condition
In-service utilization ratio

In-service weight
In sight from (within sight from, within sight)

Inby 120:4.3.2.1.4, 120:7.1.2.5(7)

Incapacitation
Definition 1:3.4.12, 101:3.3.128, 301:3.5.10, 909:3.3.42, 914:3.3.47, 5000:3.3.329
Incendiarism see Arson
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Incendiary devices 921:12.3, 921:16.3.5.1.1, 921:18.3.4, 921:22.2.7
Incendive
Incendive arcs 921:8.12.3, 921:8.12.7.3, 921:28.8.2.5, 921:A.8.12.3
Incendive spray equipment 33:11.4
Incident action plans 1521:6.1.4, 1521:6.1.5, 1521:6.4.4, 1521:6.5.4, 1521:A.6.1.4, 1521:A.6.4.4,

1521:A.6.5.4, 1561:4.4.5, 1561:4.4.6, 1561:5.10.1.6, 1561:5.10.2.8, 1561:5.10.3.4(2), 1561:A.4.4.5,
1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:B.1, 1600:5.9.5, 1600:A.5.9.5, 1600:E.1
Definition 472:3.3.47.2, 472:3.3.48, 472:A.3.3.47.2, 472:A.3.3.48, 1005:3.3.1.1, 1051:3.3.38.2,
1500:3.3.52, 1521:3.3.24, 1561:3.3.26, 1561:A.3.3.26, 1600:3.3.7
Hazardous materials incidents 472:6.4.4.2, 472:7.1.2.2(2), 472:7.1.2.2(3), 472:7.3.5,
472:8.1.2.2(2), 472:8.3.4, 472:8.5.1, 472:9.3.1.2.2(2), 472:9.3.3.5, 472:9.4.1.2.2(2),
472:10.1.2.2(2), 472:10.3.4, 472:A.7.1.2.2(3), 472:A.7.3.5.3, 472:A.8.1.2.2(2)(d), 472:A.8.3.4.5.3,
472:A.9.3.1.2.2(2)(e)
Incident commander, role of 1561:5.3.15, 1561:5.3.15.2, 1561:5.3.22, 1561:5.3.23
Safety officer, role of 1561:5.3.16, 1561:5.9.6.6.3(3)
Supervisors, support of plan by 1561:5.10.1.3, 1561:A.5.10.1.3
Technical specialists, role of 1561:5.10.2.5
Incident command post see Command post/center
Incident command systems see Incident management systems
Incident commanders 1500:8.1.5 to 8.1.8, 1500:8.2.4.2, 1500:8.6.1.1, 1500:A.8.1.5 to A.8.1.8,

1561:4.4.10, 1561:4.8.3, 1561:5.3, 1561:5.6.3, 1561:5.9.4.5, 1561:5.10.1.8.2, 1561:6.3.4,
1561:6.3.6, 1561:6.4.3, 1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:A.5.3.3 to A.5.3.26, 1561:A.5.10.1.8.2, 1561:A.6.4.3,
1561:B.1, 1561:E.2, 1561:E.3.1.1, 1561:E.3.2.1, 1561:F.1
Airport emergencies 402:10.6.2, 402:11.1.6, 402:13.4.5, 424:5.3.3, 424:5.3.5, 424:5.4.7,
424:5.8.3, 424:5.12.3, 424:6.8.1, 424:10.3.1, 424:12.1.1, 424:A.5.4.2, 424:C.2.9, 424:D.4
Off airport accidents 424:7.3.3, 424:7.3.4, 424:7.4.1, 424:7.7.1(3), 424:7.8.1
On airport accidents 424:6.3.3, 424:6.3.4, 424:6.4.1, 424:6.5.6
Assignments of personnel 1561:4.8.5, 1561:5.1.5, 1561:5.1.8 to 5.1.17, 1561:A.4.8.5,
1561:A.5.1.10, 1561:C.1.3
Civil unrest/terrorism 1500:7.5.3.2.1, 1500:8.10.6 to 8.10.10
Definition 1:3.3.140, 130:3.3.25, 402:3.3.62, 472:3.3.36, 472:A.3.3.36, 473:3.3.15, 473:A.3.3.15,
502:3.3.28, 610:3.3.16, 1143:3.3.15, 1143:B.1.2.46, 1500:3.3.53, 1521:3.3.25, 1561:3.3.28,
1584:3.3.13, 1670:3.3.62, 1710:3.3.20, 1720:3.3.17
Designation of1561:E.3.1.1
Duties and powers 1:1.8
Emergency medical care 1500:8.5.21
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Hazardous materials incidents 472:5.5.2(2), 472:Chap. 8, 472:H.2
Incident scene safety 1521:4.6.1, 1521:4.6.3, 1521:4.6.4, 1521:6.2.3, 1521:6.2.4, 1521:6.6.1,
1521:A.6.6.3
Marine vessel incidents 1005:5.4.3, 1005:5.5.1, 1005:6.3.2, 1005:6.3.5 to 6.3.8, 1005:6.3.13,
1005:A.5.5.1, 1005:A.6.3.2, 1005:A.6.3.5, 1005:A.6.3.6, 1405:6.1, 1405:9.1, 1405:9.5.1,
1405:10.4.2.1, 1405:12.2, 1405:12.3, 1405:12.8.2.1, 1405:13.1, 1405:13.3, 1405:13.4,
1405:13.5.1, 1405:15.1
Operations functions 1561:5.10.1.2, 1561:5.10.1.6(7), 1561:5.10.1.7, 1561:A.5.10.1.2
Personnel accountability system 1500:8.4.4, 1500:8.4.12, 1561:C.2.1
Rapid intervention 1500:8.8.4, 1500:A.8.8.4
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1500:8.9.2, 1500:A.8.9.2, 1521:6.1.12, 1521:A.6.1.12,
1584:5.1, 1584:5.3, 1584:6.1.3, 1584:6.2.7, 1584:A.5.1.3.2, 1584:A.5.3, 1584:A.6.1.3,
1584:A.6.2.7
Rest and rehabilitation of personnel by 1561:4.6.1, 1561:A.4.6.1
Risk management by 1500:8.3, 1500:A.8.3.1 to A.8.3.7, 1561:5.3.17 to 5.3.19, 1561:A.5.3.17
Safety officers, liaison with 1521:4.4.1, 1521:4.4.2, 1521:4.4.4, 1521:6.1.4, 1521:6.1.7,
1521:6.1.13, 1521:A.4.4.1, 1521:A.4.4.2, 1521:A.4.4.4, 1521:A.6.1.4, 1521:A.6.1.13
Staff support 1561:5.9, 1561:5.10, 1561:5.10.2.7, 1561:A.5.9.2 to A.5.9.6.5, 1561:A.5.10,
1561:A.5.10.2.7, 1561:E.3.1.2, 1561:E.3.1.3
Finance/administration 1561:5.10.4.2, 1561:5.10.4.4
Supervisors 1561:5.10.1.2, 1561:5.10.1.3, 1561:A.5.10.1.2, 1561:A.5.10.1.3
Transfer of command 1561:5.3.5, 1561:5.3.6, 1561:5.3.24, 1561:A.5.3.3, 1561:A.5.3.6,
1561:E.3.1.1
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.1.1.1, 1720:4.5.1, 1720:4.7.1, 1720:4.7.3, 1720:A.4.1.3,
1720:A.4.5.1, 1720:A.4.7.1, 1720:A.5.2.2
Wildfire control 1143:6.2.3, 1143:6.3, 1143:6.4.1.4, 1143:A.5.3, 1143:A.6.2, 1143:A.6.3.3.1,
1143:B.4.2
Incident energy
Definition70E:100.I
Incident location
Incident management systems 424:5.5.1, 424:Chap. 12, 424:A.4.1.4, 1201:7.2, 1500:5.1.11,

1500:8.1, 1500:8.3.1, 1500:8.3.4, 1500:A.8.1.1 to A.8.1.8, 1500:A.8.3.1, 1521:5.1.3, 1521:6.1.1,
1521:A.5.1.3, 1521:A.6.1.1, 1561, 1600:5.9, 1600:5.13.4, 1600:A.5.9.1 to A.5.9.5, 1600:E.2
Airport emergencies 424:4.3(3), 424:12.2, 424:A.12.2
Definition 99:3.3.79, 424:3.3.18, 472:3.3.37, 473:3.3.16, 473:3.3.17, 473:A.3.3.17, 600:3.3.12,
610:3.3.17, 1006:3.3.89, 1021:3.3.7, 1051:3.3.29, 1051:A.3.3.29, 1061:3.3.4, 1071:3.3.12,
1143:3.3.4, 1143:3.3.16, 1143:A.3.3.16, 1143:B.1.2.47, 1201:3.3.8.2, 1221:3.3.36, 1500:3.3.54,
1500:A.3.3.54, 1521:3.3.26, 1521:A.3.3.26, 1561:3.3.29, 1561:A.3.3.29, 1584:3.3.14,
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1584:A.3.3.14, 1600:3.3.8, 1600:A.3.3.8, 1670:3.3.61, 1710:3.3.21, 1710:A.3.3.21, 1720:3.3.18,
1720:A.3.3.18
Fire brigades 600:4.2.1, 600:A.4.2.1, 1081:4.3.11, 1081:5.1.2, 1081:7.2.7, 1081:8.2.3(A),
1081:8.2.4, 1081:A.5.1.2.2 to A.5.1.2.5, 1081:A.8.2.4, 1561:1.3.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 8
Hazardous materials incidents 472:5.4.3, 472:6.4.4.1, 472:7.1.2.2(3), 472:7.4.1, 472:8.4.1,
472:9.3.3.5(1), 472:9.4.1.2.2(3), 472:10.1.2.2(3), 472:10.4.1, 472:A.3.3.38, 472:A.5.4.3,
472:A.7.1.2.2(3), 472:A.7.4.1
Marine vessels, National Incident Management System (NIMS) for 1405:Chap. 13, 1405:15.1
Motorsports venues 610:4.5, 610:5.3.2(3), 610:5.4.2(2), 610:5.6.2(1)
Post-incident analysis report 1521:B.2.3.1
Rescue operations 1006:5.2.4, 1006:5.2.7, 1006:8.1.1, 1006:9.1.1, 1006:9.1.3, 1006:9.1.4,
1006:9.2.1, 1006:9.2.3, 1006:9.2.4, 1006:10.1.3, 1006:10.1.9(A), 1006:13.2.1, 1006:16.2.2,
1006:16.2.3, 1006:16.2.3(A), 1006:17.2.3, 1006:17.3.1, 1006:17.3.2, 1006:17.3.11,
1006:18.2.7(A), 1006:18.2.8(A), 1006:18.2.9, 1006:18.3.3, 1006:18.3.4(A), 1006:Table A.1.3,
1006:A.5.2.7, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.9.1.1, 1006:A.17.3.1,
1006:A.17.3.2, 1006:A.18.3.3, 1670:4.5.3, 1670:A.4.5.3.1, 1670:A.7.4.3(3)
Volunteer fire departments 1720:1.1.2, 1720:5.2, 1720:A.5.2
Wildfire control 1051:1.3.14, 1143:Chap. 6
Unified command 1143:6.2.1, 1143:6.4.1.2(4)
Definition 1143:3.3.27, 1143:A.3.3.27
Incident management teams 1561:Chap. 7

Definition 1561:3.3.30, 1561:A.3.3.30
Incident records
Incident reports 1201:7.5

Definition 901:3.3.62, 901:A.3.3.62
Security services, by 601:5.7.2
Incident safety officer 1500:8.3.5, 1500:8.11.2, 1500:A.8.3.5, 1521:4.4 to 4.6, 1521:5.14.2.1,

1521:Chap. 6, 1521:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.4, 1521:A.4.5.2 to A.4.5.7, 1521:Annex B, 1521:Annex C,
1710:5.2.4.3.3, 1710:5.2.4.3.4
Airport rescue and fire-fighting 1710:5.5.6.4
Definition 1500:3.3.55, 1500:A.3.3.55, 1521:3.3.44.2, 1521:A.3.3.44.2, 1710:3.3.26.2,
1720:3.3.22.2
Wildland fire suppression 1710:5.7.6.3.2
Incident safety plan 1521:6.4.4, 1521:6.5.4, 1521:A.6.4.4, 1521:A.6.5.4

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Incident scene see also Fire scene
Barriers 1:1.8.4, 1:1.8.5
Control of 1:1.8.2
Definition 901:3.3.21, 1521:3.3.29, 1521:A.3.3.29, 1561:3.3.31, 1561:A.3.3.31, 1670:3.3.65,
1670:A.3.3.65
Respond to site
Safety 1521:4.5.2, 1521:6.1.3 to 6.1.6, 1521:A.4.5.2, 1521:A.4.5.3, 1521:A.6.1.3, 1521:A.6.1.4,
1561:4.1, 1561:5.8.2, 1561:5.9.6.6, 1561:5.10.1.5, 1561:A.4.1, 1561:A.5.8.2, 1561:Annex C
Security see Security
Incidental occupancies
Transit stations 130:5.1.1.2, 130:5.5.5.5
Incidental testing facilities

Incidents
Aircraft see Aircraft incidents
Definition 901:3.3.59, 901:A.3.3.59, 1051:3.3.27, 1143:3.3.14, 1250:3.3.11
Emergency see Emergency incidents
Fire investigations 921
Post-incident situation analysis 1500:8.11
Termination 1561:5.3.24
1006:A.5.2.7, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.10.1.10
Wildland fires 1143:5.1.3(6), 1143:5.3, 1143:6.2, 1143:A.5.3, 1143:A.6.2
Incineration
Refrigerant flaring systems 1:53.8
Of sludge cake 820:B.7.3
Incinerators 1:5.3.3(4), 1:10.11, 1:11.6, 1:12.4.3, 1:A.12.4.3, 82:Chap. 4, 101:9.5, 5000:6.4.2.32

Airport terminal buildings 415:4.2.4, 415:4.2.5
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Chimney and vent connectors 211:9.2.4, 211:Table 9.5.1.1
Definition 82:3.3.2, 82:A.3.3.2, 211:3.3.102
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.5.4, 101:23.5.4, 5000:21.5.2.3, 5000:21.5.4
Doors 80:1.1.2, 80:A.1.1.2
Forest products, storage of 1:31.3.2.1.10, 1:A.31.3.2.1.10.1
Fume see Fume incinerators
Gas-fueled 54:10.17, 54:12.4.3.2, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.3.2, 54:12.11.2.6, 54:12.13.4,
54:A.12.13.4
Manufactured homes 501A:6.3.2
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves 307:10.9
Masonry chimneys 211:7.2.14.4, 211:7.4
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:7.1.6
Sprinkler systems 13:21.16, 13:Fig. A.21.16.2.1(a) to Fig. A.21.16.2.1(h)
Tires, outside storage of 1:33.1.6.3
Vents 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:10.1.2
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:8.3.3.5.1, 820:D.2.4.5
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.8, 1:17.3.4.9
Incipient stage see Fires
Incline plane 1006:9.1.11, 1006:9.2.11, 1006:17.3.5(B)

Inclining experiment 1925:Table 11.2.2.1

Incompatible materials
Definition 1:3.3.156.8, 318:3.3.13, 430:3.3.5.2, 432:3.3.4, 432:A.3.3.4, 5000:3.3.388.8
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Organic peroxide formulations, storage of 432:4.11.3.1
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:7.1.1.2, 318:7.1.5, 318:7.1.8, 318:7.3.4, 318:7.4.1,
318:7.4.7
Independent service provider (ISP)

Protective ensembles, selection, care, and maintenance of 1851:4.2.4, 1851:4.2.5, 1851:6.3.1,
1851:6.3.2.1, 1851:6.4.1, 1851:6.4.2.1, 1851:7.1.9, 1851:7.3.1, 1851:7.3.4, 1851:8.1.1,
1851:8.1.5, 1851:8.4.1 to 8.4.3, 1851:8.4.5 to 8.4.7, 1851:8.4.9, 1851:8.4.10, 1851:8.7.2,
1851:Chap. 11, 1851:A.4.2.4.2, 1851:A.4.2.5.1, 1851:A.6.3.2.1, 1851:A.6.4.1, 1851:A.7.1.4.2,
1851:A.7.1.9, 1851:A.7.3.2, 1851:A.8.4.3, 1851:A.8.4.10
Indicators see also Alarms

Electrical equipment 70B:9.9.6.2, 70B:10.2.5.1, 70B:22.4.5, 70B:22.4.9
Extinguishing systems
Definition 17:3.3.9
Dry chemical systems 17:4.10, 17:9.5.1
Wet chemical systems 17A:5.2.1.8
Purged or pressurized enclosures 496:4.8.1.1, 496:4.8.4, 496:A.4.8.1.1, 496:Fig. A.4.8
Visible alarm see Visible notification appliances
Indirect attack fire fighting 1145:6.2.2.2

Definition 18A:3.3.17, 1145:3.3.20
Indirect contact
Indirect-fired heating systems see Heating systems, Indirect-fired
Indirect (indirect-fired) vaporizers 58:5.21.2, 58:5.21.9, 58:6.21.6.1, 58:6.21.7, 58:6.21.8.3,

59:9.3.3, 59:9.3.4
Definition58:3.3.76.3, 59:3.3.42.3
Installation 58:6.21.2, 58:6.22.3.2, 59:9.5.1
Indirect ovens
Individual air management program 1404:5.1.4(2), 1404:A.5.1.4(2)

Indoor areas
Definition 1:3.3.13.5, 55:3.3.2.2
Indoor tanks see Tanks, Buildings
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Induction
Induction bars 77:7.5.2.1, 77:7.5.2.5

Induction heating equipment see Heating equipment, Induction and dielectric
Inductive reasoning
Inductive (static comb) neutralizers 77:7.5.2
Inductors see Eductors
Industrial air heaters see Direct gas-fired heaters
Industrial appliances see Appliances, Industrial
Industrial control assemblies 70E:400.11
Industrial control panels 70:409
Industrial fire departments see also Fire brigades

Definition 1521:3.3.30, 1581:3.3.28, 1581:A.3.3.28
Industrial furnaces see Furnaces
Industrial machines 70:670, 79
Industrial manufacturing systems

Definition 70:670.2, 79:3.3.57
Industrial occupancies 1:6.1.14.1.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:Table 13.6.1.2,

1:13.7.2.21, 1:20.14, 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.6.1.14.1.3, 101:Chap. 40, 5000:Table 7.4.1,
5000:7.4.3.6.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:17.1.1.3(5), 5000:Chap. 29, 5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table
34.3.2.3, 5000:35.6.5.2, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(7), 5000:49.2.2.1.1, 5000:51.2.2(2), 5000:A.7.4.3.6.3,
5000:Table A.35.6.1.2, 5000:D.6.2, 5000:D.7.4
Ancillary facilities 101:40.2.5.1, 101:A.40.2.5.1.1, 101:A.40.2.5.1.2, 5000:29.2.5.2,
5000:A.29.2.5.2.2
5000:29.1.1.2, 5000:29.1.3.3
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.12, 101:40.1.4, 101:A.6.1.12.1, 101:A.40.1.4.1.3, 5000:Table
15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:29.1.3
Definition 1:3.3.165.14, 1:6.1.12.1, 1:A.3.3.165.14, 1:A.6.1.12.1, 30:3.3.35.8, 45:3.3.45.4,
45:A.3.3.45.4, 58:3.3.34, 59:3.3.18, 101:3.3.168.8, 101:6.1.12.1, 101:A.3.3.168.8, 101:A.6.12.1,
600:3.3.18, 1620:3.3.19.6, 1620:A.3.3.19.6, 5000:3.3.424.7, 5000:6.1.12.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.7,
5000:A.6.1.12.1
Emergency lighting 101:40.2.9, 101:A.40.2.9
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use in 30:Chap. 11, 30:13.3.1, 30:13.3.2,
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5000:34.1.3.3.3
General 101:40.1.4.1.1, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2, 5000:29.1.3.1.1, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Definition 101:3.3.168.8.1, 101:A.3.3.168.8.1, 5000:3.3.424.7.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.7.1
High-rise buildings 101:40.4, 5000:29.4.2
Occupant load factor 101:Table 7.3.1.2
Industrial trucks at 505:4.2.13
LP-Gas use in 1:69.3.10.5, 1:69.5.3.3, 58:5.7.4.1, 58:Table 5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.4.3, 58:6.8.1.4(B),
58:6.18, 58:6.19.6, 58:6.21.2.8, 58:6.25.4.2, 58:Table 8.3.1(b), 58:Chap. 14, 58:A.6.18.2.5
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:40.2, 101:40.6.1, 101:40.6.2, 101:A.40.2.1.2 to A.40.2.9,
5000:29.2, 5000:29.6, 5000:A.29.2.1 to A.29.2.9, 5000:A.29.6
Means of escape 5000:29.2.2.9 to 29.2.2.11
Multiple occupancy 101:40.1.2, 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:29.1.2
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:40.1.7, 101:A.40.1.7, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2,
5000:29.1.6, 5000:29.2.4.2, 5000:29.3.4.1, 5000:A.29.1.6
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use of 53:C.4, 53:D.2.4
Separation of occupancies 5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Special-purpose 13:21.20.27.1.1, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:40.1.4.1.2, 101:40.4, 5000:6.4,
5000:Table 11.3.1.2, 5000:29.1.3.1.2, 5000:29.2.3(2), 5000:29.2.9.2(1), 5000:29.3.1(2),
5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:D.7.4
Definition 101:3.3.168.8.3, 5000:3.3.424.7.2
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.1, 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.4
Industrial ovens see Ovens
Industrial personnel, flame-resistant garments for protection against flash fires of 2112
Industrial plants see Plants
Industrial sewers 820:Table 4.2

Industrial supply pumps 1901:4.5.3, 1901:4.19.1(3) to 4.19(7), 1901:Chap. 18, 1911:4.1.3.2,

1911:Chap. 18, 1911:Annex B, 1911:C.3
Industrial trucks, powered 1:10.18, 1:34.6.1, 1:42.5.2.5, 505

Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:12.3
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.7.2, 30B:8.2
Baled cotton storage facilities 1:L.6.2.1
Combustible dust hazard and 654:9.8
Copyright NFPA
Combustible fiber storage 1:45.4
Converted 505:4.2.14, 505:Chap. 6
Dual-fuel trucks 505:1.3.1, 505:1.3.2, 505:3.3.2.12 to 3.3.2.16, 505:Table 4.2, 505:Chap. 5,
505:8.2, 505:8.4.1, 505:A.8.2.1
Conversion 505:4.2.14.3, 505:6.1, 505:A.6.1
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:66.4.5.6.9, 1:66.4.10.2,
1:A.66.4.10.2
LP-Gas-fueled58:5.7.2.14, 58:5.7.3.6, 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:6.2.2, 58:11.3.2.2, 58:11.12,
58:11.13.2.1, 505:1.3.2, 505:Table 4.2, 505:4.2.14.3, 505:6.1, 505:8.1.2, 505:8.4.1, 505:A.6.1
Definition 505:3.3.2.16 to 3.3.2.18
Organic coatings operations 35:7.6, 35:8.1.1.2(2), 35:A.7.6.1, 35:A.7.6.3, 35:A.8.1.1.2(2),
35:A.9.5.1
Spray areas 1:43.1.3.4
Industrial waste see Waste
Industrialized unit
Definition 901:3.3.63, 901:A.3.3.63
Inert atmosphere 484:8.9.1.1, 484:8.9.2, 484:9.4.6, 484:A.8.9.1.1(2), 484:A.8.9.1.1(3), 484:A.8.9.2,

484:A.9.4.6, 484:G.5.1, 484:G.11.6
Pulverized fuel systems 85:6.8.5.2.3.3, 85:6.8.5.2.5.4(B), 85:6.8.5.2.10.4, 85:9.4.6.1.7
Inert gas 1:66.5.3.7.4, 55:7.3.1.11 see also Purge

Definition 1:3.3.122.6, 35:3.3.12, 36:3.3.17, 55:3.3.29.6, 69:3.3.21.1, 77:3.3.12, 85:3.3.84,
326:3.3.14, 329:3.3.9, 410:3.3.19
Deflagration venting systems 68:B.4.1
Explosion prevention systems, use in 69:7.3.2, 69:7.5.6, 69:7.7.2.7.2, 69:A.7.3.2(4), 69:B.3
Multiple burner boilers, use on 85:6.6.3.4.1, 85:6.7.3.4.1
Ovens and furnaces 86:7.4.2, 86:10.2.5, 86:10.2.7, 86:10.2.8, 86:10.2.10, 86:12.1.9.6,
86:A.10.2.7.1, 86:A.10.2.8.3, 86:A.10.2.10.1(5)
Pressurized enclosures/rooms for electrical equipment, use in 496:8.3.1(2), 496:8.3.4, 496:9.2.8,
496:A.9.2.8
Pulverized fuel systems, use in 85:9.6.3.1.4, 85:9.6.3.2.4, 85:9.6.3.5.3, 85:9.6.3.6.2
Solvent extraction plants, use in 36:4.12.3.3, 36:8.4.2, 36:A.4.12.3.3
Special atmospheres
Tanks, purging of 326:7.1.1, 326:7.3, 326:A.7.1.1, 326:A.7.3
Inert gas clean agents 2001:Table 4.1.2(b), 2001:4.2.1.1, 2001:5.4.2.2, 2001:Table A.1.4.1(b),
2001:Table A.1.4.1(d), 2001:A.1.8.1, 2001:A.4.2.1.1, 2001:A.5.2, 2001:A.5.4.2.2
Containers 2001:4.1.4.2(2), 2001:4.1.4.5(2), 2001:A.4.1.4.2, 2001:A.4.1.4.5(2)
Copyright NFPA
Decomposition 2001:A.1.5.1.3
Design concentration 2001:5.5.2, 2001:A.5.5.2
Designations for 2001:A.1.4.1.2
Discharge time 2001:5.7.1.2.2, 2001:8.9.2.3, 2001:A.5.7.1.2.1
Employees, hazards to 2001:1.5.1.3, 2001:A.1.5.1.3
Inspection and tests 2001:7.1.3.2, 2001:7.1.6, 2001:7.7.2.2.13, 2001:8.11.3.1, 2001:A.7.1.4,
2001:A.7.7.2.2.13
Inert gas conveying systems 484:6.1.9.9, 484:7.5.2.2, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:A.6.1.9.9.1, 484:A.6.1.9.9.2,

484:A.7.5.2.2
Inert gas extinguishing systems see also Inert gas clean agents; Inerting
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:8.1.1.2, 75:8.4.2, 75:A.8.1.1.2, 75:D.1.1
Marine vessels 1405:5.6.8, 1405:12.9.1.2(5), 1405:12.12.2, 1405:12.13.2, 1925:9.5, 1925:A.9.5.1
Sulfur handling, protection for 655:4.2.3.1(2), 655:4.4, 655:4.8.2, 655:5.5.1(1), 655:A.4.4.2(1) to
A.4.4.4(2), 655:A.4.4.4(2), 655:A.4.8.2
Thermal oil heaters, for 664:8.3.2.5.5, 664:A.8.3.2.5.5, 664:B.3
Inert material, deflagration fundamentals 68:B.4
Inerting
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:5.1.2.2(8), 2001:5.4.3, 2001:A.5.4.3
Definition 35:3.3.13, 35:A.3.3.13, 36:3.3.18, 69:3.3.23, 326:3.3.15, 329:3.3.10, 410:3.3.3
Explosion prevention 69:7.1.3.2, 69:Table C.2, 69:D.2, 654:12.2.5.4, 654:B.3, 654:F.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.5.2.5.4(C), 85:6.7.5.2.5.4(B)
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:7.3(5), 53:C.1.2, 53:E.3.3, 53:E.4.2.4, 53:F.2.4.6, 53:F.3.1(6)
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.4, 85:9.4.5.1.1, 85:9.4.6.8, 85:9.5.4.2.1, 85:9.5.4.2.2.2(B),
85:9.5.4.3.3, 85:9.6.3.4
Solvent extractor, use in 36:4.9
Static electricity control 77:7.2.1, 77:7.2.2, 77:8.12.2.1, 77:8.13.5.3, 77:8.15.1, 77:9.11.1,
77:10.1.5.4
Sulfur, for 655:4.5.6, 655:4.8.2, 655:5.5.2, 655:6.2.3, 655:9.2.4.4, 655:A.4.8.2, 655:A.5.5.2
Tanks, purging of 326:1.1.4, 326:7.1.1, 326:7.3, 326:8.2.7, 326:9.2.6, 326:A.1.1.4, 326:A.7.1.1,
326:A.7.3
Infection
Infection control officers 1581:4.4, 1581:4.6.3, 1581:4.6.8, 1581:A.4.4.3

Infection control programs 1500:10.5, 1500:A.10.5.1, 1581, 1582:4.2.7

Definition 1500:3.3.57, 1500:A.3.3.57, 1581:3.3.31, 1581:A.3.3.31, 1582:3.3.12
Copyright NFPA
Infectious disease 1500:4.6.1, 1500:4.6.2, 1500:A.4.6.1, 1500:A.7.4, 1583:A.8.1.2
Definition 1500:3.3.24.2, 1583:3.3.14
Inflatable boat (IB)

Information officers see Public information officers
Information technology equipment and systems 75

Alarms and supervisory signals 72:4.4.7.1.12, 72:6.2.2, 72:8.3.6.1.3, 72:A.6.2.2.2
Automotive fire apparatus, installed in 1901:24.11, 1901:A.24.11
Computer-Aided Dispatch see Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Electrical installations and wiring 70:645, 75:5.4.4, 75:5.5.1, 75:5.6, 75:10.3, 75:10.4, 75:A.5.4.4,
75:A.10.3, 75:A.10.4.4
Disconnecting means 70:645.4(1), 70:645.10, 70E:430.5, 75:10.4.7
Fire investigations 921:13.3.3, 921:13.3.4, 921:13.5.4.14, 921:15.2.3.4, 921:15.2.8.3,
921:15.4.3.1, 921:24.6.14
Mobile data computers 1221:10.11, 1221:A.10.11.2.2
Personal computers 921:24.6.14
Security of 730:11.4.2.2, 730:11.4.3.4, 730:20.4.1.4.3.1, 730:20.6.1.6.5, 730:20.6.2.2.2, 730:B.4
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 75:10.4.8, 75:A.10.4.8.1
Uninterruptible power supply 72:A.4.4.1.6
Information technology equipment areas 75, 5000:6.4.2.18

Definition 75:3.3.8
Information technology equipment rooms 75

Definition 75:3.3.9
Electric generating plants 850:7.8.1, 850:A.7.8.1.5
Light water reactors 804:10.5
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.2.1.2(2), 851:7.4
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.15, 804:10.5
Infrared detectors, cool-down in operational environment of 402:D.7

Infrared heaters 54:10.18, 70:210.23(C), 70:422.11(C), 70:422.14, 70:422.48, 70:424.3(A)

Ingredient (fireworks)
Definition 1124:D.1.26, 1126:3.3.29, 1126:A.3.3.29
Copyright NFPA
Inhalation anesthetics, use of 99:13.4.1.1.3.2, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.6.1, 99:C.13.1, 99:C.13.2, 99:E.1.3,
99:E.1.7 see also Anesthetizing locations; Flammable anesthetizing locations
Mixed facilities 99:C.13.1.5
Nonflammable 99:C.13.1.2.2.1, 99:C.13.1.4
Other health care facilities 99:C.14
Initial action plan 1005:5.5.2

Initial attack
Definition 1051:3.3.2.2, 1051:A.3.3.2.2, 1143:B.1.2.48, 1720:3.3.19
Fire apparatus 1901:4.2.1(2), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 6, 1912:Table 4.8.2
Definition 1901:3.3.88, 1912:3.3.26
Fire hose on see Fire hose, Initial attack fire apparatus
Safety 1500:8.5.16, 1500:8.5.17, 1500:8.8.5
Training for 1410
Volunteer fire department 1720:4.6, 1720:A.4.6.1
Initial attack lines 1410:4.2.2, 1410:6.1.1, 1410:6.2.2, 1410:6.3.2, 1410:6.3.3, 1410:6.4.1,

1410:6.4.2, 1410:A.6.1.1, 1410:A.6.3.2, 1410:A.6.3.3
Initial emergency scene operations, training for 1410
Initial full alarm assignment 1710:4.1.2.1(2), 1710:5.2.1.1, 1710:5.2.4.1.1, 1710:5.2.4.2, 1710:5.5.2,

1710:5.5.6.2, 1710:A.4.1.2.1(2), 1710:A.5.2.4.2.1
Initial operations
Initial rapid intervention crew 1710:5.2.4.1.2, 1710:5.2.4.2.2(8), 1710:5.2.4.3.2, 1710:A.5.2.4.1.2

Initiating devices, alarm see Alarm initiating devices
Initiatives
Injuries see also Casualties

Aircraft accidents 402:7.5.11.4.3, 402:9.3.3
Debilitating 1583:7.2.2
Definition 402:E.2, 901:3.3.64
Employee 450:5.5.3.2.1(11)
Copyright NFPA
Inks, printing 77:10.2.3
Inlet couplings 501:9.9.2.1

Inlets, air 90A:4.2.3.3, 90A:4.3.7

Definition 90A:3.3.9, 90A:A.3.3.9
Inlets, preliminary (hose) 1963:8.3.1, 1963:A.8.3.1

Inorganic
Definition 5000:3.3.334, 5000:38.1.1.5
Input
Input data specifications 1:5.5.3, 1:5.7.7, 914:9.4.2.2, 914:9.4.2.3, 914:9.5.4, 914:9.6.3, 914:9.8.7,
914:A.9.6.3.3, 5000:5.1.4, 5000:5.4.1.2, 5000:5.5.1.4 to 5.5.1.6, 5000:5.6.3, 5000:5.8.7
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.1.5, 909:9.4.2.1, 909:9.6.3, 909:9.8.7, 909:A.9.6.3.3
Definition 1:3.4.12, 101:3.3.231.2, 301:3.5.11, 909:3.3.44, 914:3.3.49, 5000:3.3.579.2
Marine vessels 301:5.1.5, 301:5.5.4, 301:5.6.3, 301:5.8.7, 301:A.5.1.1, 301:A.5.6
Inrush current, solenoid

Inside liquid storage areas 1:66.4.4, 1:66.4.5, 1:66.4.8, 1:A.66.4.4, 1:A.66.4.8, 30:9.3, 30:9.9,
30:9.12 to 9.14, 30:9.16, 30:9.18.1, 30:10.3.5, 30:10.12.2, 30:10.14.1, 30:12.14, 30:18.5, 30:21.4.1,
30:A.9.3.10.3, 30:A.9.13, 30:A.9.16.1, 30:A.9.16.2, 30:A.10.3.5, 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
Definition 1:3.3.13.6, 30:3.3.1.3, 45:3.3.30, 45:A.3.3.30
Laboratories 45:10.1.1, 45:Table 10.1.1, 45:10.3.1(3), 45:10.3.2(2)
Inside rooms 1:66.4.4.1, 1:Table 66.4.4.2.1, 1:66.4.4.4.2 see also Liquid storage rooms
Acetylene generators 51:8.5, 51:A.8.5
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:7.3.4
Definition 1:3.3.200.3, 30B:3.3.25.4
Insole (footwear)
Definition 1951:3.3.57, 1999:3.3.54
Inspection, testing, and maintenance service

Inspection, testing, and repair (IT&R) programs (electrical equipment) 70B:6.4, 70B:6.5, 70B:21.8,
70B:31.6, 70B:Annex F
Inspection agent 5000:40.3.1.2, 5000:40.3.1.3, 5000:40.3.4.1

Copyright NFPA
Definition 5000:3.3.14, 5000:3.3.336, 5000:40.1.3.2
Inspection/testing machines 79:C.6
Inspections see specific entries, e.g. Sprinkler systems
Instability
Definition 1901:3.3.90, 1911:3.3.64, 1911:A.3.3.64
Instability hazards see Reactive materials
Installation instructions
Installation of systems see specific systems
Installed total impulse 1122:4.5, 1122:B.1, 1127:4.9.2, 1127:4.10.2, 1127:Annex B

Definition 1122:3.3.3, 1127:3.3.8
Instant recall recorder 1221:7.6.2

Institutional occupancies see also specific occupancies, e.g. Detention and correctional
occupancies
Flammable and combustible liquids use in 1:66.4.5.5
LP-Gas use in 1:69.3.10.6, 58:6.19.7
Institutional sprinklers
Instructional laboratory units 45:4.1.3, 45:4.2.2, 45:5.3.3, 45:5.3.4, 45:10.1.3, 45:10.1.4(3)

Instructor-in-charge (live fire training evolutions)

Acquired structures 1403:4.2.23, 1403:4.3.7 to 4.3.10, 1403:4.4.6, 1403:4.4.7, 1403:4.4.19.3,
1403:4.5.4, 1403:4.5.8, 1403:4.5.9, 1403:A.4.2.23.3, 1403:A.4.3.7 to A.4.3.9, 1403:A.4.4.6
Exterior fires 1403:8.2.23, 1403:8.3.4 to 8.3.7, 1403:8.4.7, 1403:8.4.8, 1403:8.5.4, 1403:8.5.8,
1403:8.5.10, 1403:A.8.2.23.2, 1403:A.8.2.23.3, 1403:A.8.3.4 to A.8.3.6, 1403:A.8.4.7
Exterior props 1403:7.2.22, 1403:7.3.5, 1403:7.3.6, 1403:7.4.8, 1403:7.4.13.2, 1403:7.5.4,
1403:7.5.8, 1403:7.5.10, 1403:A.7.2.22.2, 1403:A.7.2.22.3, 1403:A.7.3.5, 1403:A.7.3.6,
1403:A.7.4.8
Gas-fired live fire training structures 1403:5.2.10, 1403:5.3.5, 1403:5.3.6, 1403:5.4.7, 1403:5.4.18,
1403:5.5.4, 1403:5.5.8, 1403:5.5.12, 1403:A.5.2.10.3, 1403:A.5.2.10.4, 1403:A.5.3.5,
1403:A.5.3.6, 1403:A.5.4.7, 1403:A.5.4.18
Identification of 1403:5.5.11, 1403:6.5.9
Non-gas-fired live fire training structures 1403:6.2.13, 1403:6.3.8, 1403:6.3.9, 1403:6.4.7,
1403:6.4.18.3, 1403:6.5.4, 1403:6.5.8, 1403:6.5.10, 1403:A.6.2.13.3, 1403:A.6.2.13.4,
1403:A.6.3.8, 1403:A.6.3.9, 1403:A.6.4.7
Copyright NFPA
Instructors
Fire service 1041
Live fire training evolutions 1403:4.5, 1403:5.5, 1403:6.5, 1403:7.5, 1403:8.5, 1403:A.4.5.2,
1403:A.5.5.2, 1403:A.6.5.2, 1403:A.7.5.2, 1403:A.8.5.2
Instrument air 99:5.1.3.8, 99:5.1.9.5, 99:Table 5.1.11, 99:5.2.3.8, 99:Fig. 99:A.5.1.3.8, 99:A.5.1.9.5
Instrumentation tray cable (Type ITC) 70:727
Instruments
Grounding 70:250 .IX
Hazardous (classified) location 70:501.105, 70:502.150
Low-voltage 70:517.64
Insulated
Definition 15:3.3.12.1, 15:A.3.3.12.1, 70E:100.I
Insulating millboard
Insulation 70E:L.1, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(E), 5000:7.2.3.2.13(1), 5000:7.2.3.2.13(3), 5000:8.16,

5000:D.2.3.2.13
Cable 70:322.112, 70:324.112, 70:326.112, 70:330.112, 70:332.112, 70:334.112, 70:424 .V,
70B:11.5
Flammable gases, source of 329:B.4
Circuit breakers 70B:9.4.2, 70B:9.6.2, 70B:Table I.1
Conductors see Conductors, Insulated
Double insulation system
Electrolytic cells 70E:310.5(D)(1)
Equipment 70:110.3(A)(4)
Fiberboard 5000:45.6.11
Fireblocks 5000:8.14.2.4(2), 5000:8.14.2.5
Fixture wire 70:402.3
Flexible cords 70:400.4, 70:400 .II
Foam plastic see Foamed plastic
Furnaces 86:5.2.7, 86:5.2.8, 86:5.11.2, 86:6.7.2.2, 86:6.8.3, 86:6.9, 86:A.6.8.3, 86:A.6.9
Integrity 70:110.7, 70E:400.4
Copyright NFPA
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 59A:7.2.5, 59A:7.3.2.3, 59A:7.3.2.4(B), 59A:13.3.5,
59A:13.3.10, 59A:13.18.4.5(E)(2), 59A:14.11.8(2)
LP-Gas containers 58:5.2.8.3(B), 58:6.25.5.1, 58:A.6.25.5.1, 58:Annex H, 59:10.4.2, 59:10.5.2,
59:13.4.3.1, 59:13.4.3.5, 59:A.13.4.3.1, 59:A.13.4.3.5
Manufactured housing 501:5.7, 501:8.3, 501:8.8.3, 501:8.9.3, 501:11.8.15.1, 501:11.8.15.2,
501:A.8.8.3, 501:A.13.4.2
Moisture or mechanical protection, metal-sheathed cable 70E:450.1(D)
For penetrating items 5000:8.8.4
Pipe insulation, fire tests 274
Rotating equipment 70B:17.6.3
Shielding 70E:450.1(C)
Splices and joints 70:110.14(B), 70:410.36(D)
Storage batteries 70:480.6, 70:480.7
Switchgear assemblies 70B:9.2.10, 70B:Table I.1
Testing 255:B.4, 255:B.6, 255:D.7.5
Pipe insulation, fire tests 274
Transformer 70B:10.1.3, 70B:10.2.8, 70B:10.2.9, 70B:10.3.1.2, 70B:10.3.8
Uninsulated
Vacuum-type
In wall assemblies, fire tests of 285
Wire 921:8.1.1, 921:8.2.3, 921:8.3.4, 921:8.7.2.2, 921:8.7.5, 921:8.10.2.1, 921:8.10.3,
921:8.10.3.2, 921:8.10.5.1, 921:8.10.6.1, 921:8.11.7, 921:8.11.8.3, 921:28.8.2.2, 921:A.8.10.3
Insulation-resistance measuring equipment 70B:6.2.5.5, 70B:6.2.5.7
Insulation resistance test 921:16.10.2.29
Insulators 77:5.1.5, 77:5.1.11, 77:5.2.4, 77:5.3.6, 77:5.3.7, 77:6.1.3

Clothing as 77:7.6.4.1
Humidification and 77:7.4.2.1, 77:7.4.2.3
Maintenance 70B:9.1.2, 70B:12.4.4, 70B:24.4.6, 70B:Table I.1
Nonabsorbent 70:230.27, 70:394.30(A)
Open wiring on 70:398, 70E:420.1(D)(2)
Definition70E:100.I
Insurance 1250:4.2.3(3), 1250:6.3.2, 1250:A.6.3.2.2, 1250:A.7.2, 1250:Annex C

Arson indicator, as 921:22.4.6, 921:22.4.7, 921:22.4.9.3.6, 921:A.13.1, 921:A.22.4.9.3
Captive insurers 1250:A.6.3.1, 1250:A.6.3.2.2
Claims analyst 1250:6.4.3, 1250:A.6.4.1, 1250:A.6.4.3
Copyright NFPA
Claims made
Claims occurrence
Diagrams, fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 6, 170:B.5
Fire investigations
Agents/adjusters, role of 921:11.5.6.5, 921:14.5.9
Industry, role of 921:11.5.6.5, 921:13.6.11
Marine vessels 1405:7.1.2, 1405:17.10.7, 1405:17.11
Policy
Pool 1250:A.6.3.2.2, 1250:Fig. C.2
Self-Insured Risk (SIR) programs 1250:4.2.3(4), 1250:6.3.2.1, 1250:A.6.3.2.2
Third party administrator 1250:Table A.6.3.2.2(b)
Intake (interview)
Definition 1035:3.3.13.1, 1035:A.3.3.13
Intakes
Air 90A:4.2.1, 90A:B.6, 90A:B.7, 96:7.8.3, 96:A.7.8
Pump 1901:19.3, 1901:A.19.3.3, 1906:9.5, 1906:A.9.5.1 to A.9.5.7.2
Auxiliary pumps 1901:17.5, 1901:17.7.2, 1901:A.17.5.1
Fire pumps 1901:16.6, 1901:16.9.2, 1901:16.12.2, 1901:A.16.6.1 to A.16.6.5, 1911:18.5.1.2,
1911:18.5.4.2, 1911:18.7.11, 1911:A.18.7.11, 1911:B.2.1
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.6, 1901:18.9.2, 1901:A.18.6.1 to A.18.6.2.2, 1911:18.5.1.2,
1911:18.7.11, 1911:A.18.5.1.2, 1911:A.18.7.11
Pressure 1911:18.5.1.2.1
Size 1901:16.6.1, 1901:17.5.1, 1901:18.6.1, 1901:A.16.6.1, 1901:A.17.5.1, 1901:A.18.6.1
Relief
Size 1906:9.5.1, 1906:A.9.5.1
Integral fuel tanks 110:7.9.5
Copyright NFPA
Aircraft 410:6.3.4, 410:6.3.18, 410:A.6.3.18, 410:C.2
Definition 110:3.3.6.3, 410:3.3.14.2, 410:A.3.3.14.2
Integral quench furnaces 86:1.1.5, 86:5.1.3.5, 86:12.8, 86:13.2, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.12.8.1.1 to

A.12.8.7.5(C), 86:A.13.2.1 to A.13.2.6.11(C)
Integrated electrical systems 70:685
Integrity
Intelligence function 1561:5.4, 1561:A.5.4

Intelligent transportation system

Intended personnel
Intentional expulsion, site of

Definition 99:3.3.170, 99:A.3.3.170
Interactive systems
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:690.2
Fuel cell systems, connection to 70:692 .VII
Interagency network
Interbarrier space
Interceptor sewers 820:1.1.2(3)

Interconnected
Interface
Alarm systems 72:7.11, 72:9.4.3.2.2.2, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.3, 72:Table
10.4.4, 72:A.7.11, 72:Annex F
Circuit 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.3
Signaling line circuit
Copyright NFPA
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.3
Interface area (protective clothing)

Definition 1851:3.3.52, 1951:3.3.58
Interface components (protective clothing)

Definition 1500:3.3.59, 1851:3.3.53, 1851:A.3.3.53, 1951:3.3.59, 1951:A.3.3.59, 1971:3.3.64
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:4.3.4, 1851:5.1.6, 1851:5.1.8(1), 1851:6.2.2.7,
1851:6.3.5.6, 1851:6.3.7.3(1), 1851:8.1.6, 1851:A.5.1.6
Technical rescue incident protective ensembles 1500:A.7.2.4.2, 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:5.2.5,
1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.3.1, 1951:6.3.4.4, 1951:6.3.6
Interharmonics 70B:27.9
Interior environment 5000:4.1.4.1, 5000:5.3.5.7, 5000:5.3.5(A), 5000:Chap. 49, 5000:A.4.1.4.1.1
Interior finishes 1:12.5, 101:Chap. 10, 5000:4.4.7.1, 5000:7.2.3.2.13(4), 5000:Chap. 10,

5000:15.4.2.1, 5000:15.4.2.2, 5000:15.6.2.2, 5000:35.6.9.1, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(4)
Airport loading walkways 415:6.2.1 to 6.2.3, 415:A.4.1.2, 415:A.6.2.1
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.3.2, 1:A.21.2.3.2, 415:4.1.2
Animal housing facilities 150:10.1, 150:11.3.8, 150:12.3.8, 150:13.3.8
Apartment buildings 101:30.3.3, 101:31.3.3, 101:32.4.3.1, 101:33.4.3.1, 101A:7.6.4.9,
5000:25.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.3.8, 1:20.1.4.5.4.4, 101:12.3.3, 101:12.4.7.8, 101:12.7.5.3.4,
101:13.3.3, 101:13.4.7.8, 101:13.7.5.3.4, 5000:16.3.3, 5000:16.4.7.8, 5000:Table A.10.2
Business occupancies 101:38.3.3, 101:39.3.3, 101A:8.5.7, 5000:28.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Classification of 101:10.2.3, 101:10.2.7, 101:A.10.2.3, 101:A.10.2.7.2, 101:A.10.2.7.3
For incident reporting and fire protection data 901:7.6.2, 901:7.6.3, 901:Table 8.6.1.2,
901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:7.3.1.2.2, 909:12.8, 909:A.7.3.1.2.2, 909:A.12.1
5000:18.6.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Definition 101:3.3.79, 101:A.3.3.79.2, 501:5.2.3, 555:3.3.4, 555:A.3.3.4, 850:3.3.13, 851:3.3.10,
1192:3.3.30, 1192:A.3.3.30, 5000:3.3.211.2, 5000:A.3.3.211.2
5000:21.3.3, 5000:21.4.4.8, 5000:Table A.10.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.3, 101:15.3.3, 101A:9.5.7, 101:A.14.3.3.2, 5000:17.3.3,
5000:Table A.10.2, 5000:A.17.3.3.2
Electric generating plants 850:5.4.5, 851:5.4.4
Exits 101:7.1.4, 101:A.7.1.4.1, 101:A.7.1.4.2, 5000:11.1.4, 5000:15.6.2.2.2, 5000:15.10.4.7,
5000:16.3.3.5, 5000:17.3.3.3, 5000:18.3.3.3, 5000:18.6.3.3.2.1, 5000:20.3.3.2, 5000:20.3.3.3.2,
5000:A.11.1.4.1, 5000:A.11.1.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Fire investigations 921:7.2.1, 921:7.3.2.3.2, 921:7.3.2.5.2, 921:17.3.1.6, 921:25.6.1, 921:28.6.2
Fire retardant coatings 101:10.2.6, 101:A.10.2.6, 5000:10.3.1.3, 5000:15.6.2.2.1, 5000:A.10.3.1.3
Fire tests, wall and ceiling finishes
Room fire growth contribution, evaluation of 286
Textile materials 265
Floors see Interior floor finishes
Fuel dispensing facilities 1:30.1.6.2, 1:42.2.6.1.5.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.3, 101:18.4.3.6, 101:19.3.3, 101A:4.6.2, 101A:4.6.3,
101:A.18.3.3.2, 101:A.19.3.3.2, 5000:19.3.3, 5000:19.4.3.5
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.6, 101:43.10.5.5, 914:8.2(2), 914:9.5.3.3.2, 914:12.8
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.3, 101:29.3.3, 5000:24.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.3, 5000:29.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.2, 5000:23.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Manufactured housing 501:5.3.1, 501:5.3.2, 501:11.7.4, 501:A.5.3.2.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.3.3, 101:37.3.3, 5000:27.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Merchant vessels 301:7.1.4, 301:8.3, 301:10.3.2, 301:11.3.1, 301:12.3.1, 301:13.3.1, 301:15.3.1,
301:20.2.3, 301:21.4.2, 301:A.8.3.3, 301:A.8.3.4
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.3.3, 5000:22.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Plastic 5000:10.4.2, 5000:10.4.3, 5000:48.4.4.3, 5000:48.5, 5000:48.6.1, 5000:48.7.1.2,
5000:A.10.4.2, 5000:A.10.4.3.1
Projection screens 5000:16.3.3.4
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.8, 801:A.5.8
Renovations 101:43.4.2
101:33.3.3.3, 101:33.4.3.1, 101A:7.2.4.6, 101A:7.4.4.9, 101A:7.6.4.9, 101:A.32.3.3.3,
5000:26.2.3.3, 5000:26.3.3.3, 5000:A.26.3.3.3
Special amusement buildings 101:12.4.7.8, 101:13.4.7.8
Sprinkler requirements 101:10.1.2, 101:10.2.8, 5000:10.7
Storage occupancies 101:42.3.3, 5000:30.3.3, 5000:30.8.3.3, 5000:Table A.10.2
Tests 101:10.2.3, 101:10.2.7, 101:A.10.2.3, 101:A.10.2.7.2, 101:A.10.2.7.3, 555:9.4.2, 555:9.6.3,
555:A.9.4.2, 555:A.9.6.3.1, 5000:10.1, 5000:10.3, 5000:10.6, 5000:A.10.1, 5000:A.10.3.1 to
A.10.3.6.1, 5000:A.10.6
Textile wall and ceiling materials as 5000:10.4.1, 5000:A.10.4.1(4)
Fire tests 265
Towers 5000:31.6.5.1(4)
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Trim and incidental finish 101:10.2.5, 5000:10.5, 5000:48.3.3.4(9), 5000:48.5, 5000:48.7.1.2
Underground structures 5000:31.2.4(3)
Use of 101:10.2.2, 101:A.10.2.2, 5000:10.2, 5000:A.10.2
Wall coverings see Wall coverings
Interior floor finishes 5000:7.2.3.2.13(4), 5000:10.2.2, 5000:10.6, 5000:15.4.2.2, 5000:A.10.2.2,

5000:A.10.6, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(4)
Business occupancies 101:38.3.3.3, 5000:28.3.3.3
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.3.3, 101:16.6.3.3.3, 5000:18.3.3.3
Definition 101:3.3.79.3, 101:A.3.3.79.3, 5000:3.3.211.3, 5000:A.3.3.211.3
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.3.3, 101:22.4.4.8.2, 101:23.3.3.3, 5000:21.3.3.3,
5000:21.4.4.8.2
Exits 101:7.1.4.2, 101:A.7.1.4.2, 5000:11.1.4.2, 5000:A.11.1.4.2
Health care occupancies 101:18.4.3.6.3, 101:19.3.3.3, 5000:19.3.3.3, 5000:19.4.3.5.3,
5000:20.3.3.3
5000:26.2.3.3.3, 5000:26.3.3.3.3
Sprinklers, automatic 101:10.1.2, 101:10.2.8.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.3.3.3, 5000:30.3.3.3, 5000:30.8.3.3.3
Tests 101:10.2.7, 101:A.10.2.7.2, 101:A.10.2.7.3
Use of 101:10.2.2.2, 101:A.10.2.2.2
Interior surfaces
Definition 5000:3.3.606.2, 5000:47.1.5.9.1
Interiors
Aircraft see Aircraft interiors
Class A foam manual fire fighting use in 1145:6.2.2
Fire investigations 921:7.2.1, 921:17.3.1.6, 921:28.6
Security systems 730:Chap. 8, 731:5.3, 731:A.5.3.1, 731:A.5.3.3.1
Health care occupancies 730:12.4.4.4, 730:A.12.4.4.4
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Motion detection 731:5.3.3.1.8, 731:5.3.3.1.9, 731:5.3.4.4, 731:5.3.4.5
Interlining 1977:7.1.3, 1977:7.1.4, 1977:7.5.3, 1977:7.5.4

Definition 1975:3.3.13, 1977:3.3.46, 2112:3.3.19, 2113:3.3.24
Interlocks 70B:6.3.5, 70B:9.9.8, 70B:22.4.4

Boiler-furnaces 85:4.2.3.1, 85:4.5.3, 85:4.5.4, 85:4.6.2.3.3.2
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.2.1.3.5(C), 85:7.5.4, 85:7.6.1.2, 85:7.9, 85:7.10.2.1.5,
85:7.10.2.1.6, 85:A.7.9.1.1 to A.7.9.3.4.2
Commissioning 85:4.2.3.1, 85:4.2.4
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2, 85:8.7.1.1.3, 85:8.7.3.2.1, 85:8.7.4,
85:8.8.1.1, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.9.5, 85:8.10.4, 85:8.11.3.2.1, 85:A.8.4.2.2
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2, 85:6.4.3.2.20, 85:6.5.4, 85:6.6.5.1.5.4, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1,
85:6.6.5.2.5.2(A), 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.5.2(A), 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:A.6.4.2.1.3 to
A.6.4.2.3.12.1(5), 85:A.6.6.5.1.5.4, 85:B.2.2, 85:B.3.2, 85:C.1.4, 85:C.2.4
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.1.1, 85:9.4.7, 85:9.5.1.1.1, 85:9.5.1.1.2, 85:9.6.2.5.4,
85:9.6.3.7, 85:9.6.4.1.3
Single burner boilers 85:5.1.3, 85:5.3.3.1, 85:5.3.4.4.3.1, 85:5.3.4.6.2.3, 85:5.3.4.6.2.4,
85:5.3.6, 85:5.4.3.2.1, 85:5.4.3.2.2, 85:5.4.3.3.1, 85:5.4.3.3.3, 85:5.5.7.1, 85:A.5.3.6.5,
85:A.5.5.1
Stokers 85:10.3.1.7, 85:10.4.2.1
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:13.2.12(5), 96:13.3, 96:13.6.5, 96:14.1.3, 96:14.6.3
Definition 79:3.3.62, 318:3.3.15
Fire apparatus 1901:12.2.1.4.2, 1901:16.10.10, 1901:16.10.11, 1901:18.10.11, 1901:26.4.6.3,
1901:A.12.2.1.4.2, 1901:D.3(19), 1906:15.5.5.3
Aerial devices 1911:19.8.4.27, 1911:19.8.4.28, 1911:19.8.5.5, 1911:19.8.5.10(3)
Definition 1901:3.3.94, 1906:3.3.51, 1911:3.3.66
Direct drive (PTO) generators 1901:23.6.1.3, 1901:23.6.1.4, 1901:A.23.6.1.4
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:6.9.1(6), 1911:7.14.7.1(2), 1911:7.15.1.2,
1911:7.16.1, 1911:7.16.2, 1911:8.2(4), 1911:8.5.1(5), 1911:9.2.4.2, 1911:9.2.7(1),
1911:13.6, 1911:18.7.4, 1911:19.8.4.27, 1911:19.8.4.28, 1911:19.8.5.5, 1911:19.8.5.10(3),
1911:A.6.9.1(6), 1911:A.9.2.4.2, 1911:A.18.7.4.1 to A.18.7.4.3, 1911:D.2, 1911:D.3
Pumps 1906:9.9.2 to 9.9.9, 1906:A.9.9.2.1, 1906:A.9.9.3.1
Industrial machinery 79:6.2.3, 79:9.3, 79:A.6.2.3.1
Motor control equipment 70B:12.11, 70B:Table I.1
Proved low-fire start
Safety 70E:110.8(B)(4), 70E:205.6
Fail safe safety interlock
Safety (ovens and furnaces) 86:6.6.2, 86:7.2.5, 86:7.4.2, 86:7.5.4, 86:7.5.5, 86:7.5.14 to 7.5.16,
Copyright NFPA
86:8.2.7.1, 86:8.3.1.2, 86:8.3.2.1, 86:8.5.1, 86:8.5.2, 86:8.6.5, 86:8.6.6, 86:8.7.2.2, 86:8.7.3.2,
86:8.9.1, 86:8.10.1, 86:8.14.3 to 8.14.5, 86:8.14.9.1, 86:8.14.10, 86:8.15, 86:8.16.1, 86:8.18.2.1,
86:8.19.1, 86:10.1.2, 86:10.1.4.2, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.4.1(9), 86:12.5.4.1, 86:12.5.4.2(12),
86:A.7.2.5, 86:A.7.5.5, 86:A.8.6.5, 86:A.8.6.6, 86:A.8.7.2.2, 86:A.8.7.3.2, 86:A.12.3.4.1(15),
86:A.12.5.4.1(13), 86:G.6.8
Arc melting furnaces 86:11.3.2.3, 86:11.3.2.4
Exothermic generators 86:12.1.2.2(A)
Quench tanks 86:12.9.3.2(C)
Special atmosphere furnaces 86:12.1.8.2, 86:12.1.8.3, 86:13.3.1.2(B), 86:13.3.1.4,
86:13.3.1.6, 86:13.3.1.7, 86:A.12.1.8.3, 86:A.13.3.1.6
Vacuum furnaces 86:5.9.4, 86:13.5.3.3, 86:13.5.3.4, 86:A.5.9.4, 86:A.13.5.3.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.6.2, 318:10.2, 318:10.3.3, 318:10.4.6, 318:10.6.2.3,
318:10.6.2.4, 318:A.10.2
Intermagazine distance (IMD)

Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) 30:Chap. 9, 30:10.1.3, 30:10.12.2, 30:Chap. 11, 30:Chap. 12,
30:Chap. 13, 30:16.3.8, 30:16.5.2.9, 30:16.5.2.10, 30:18.3.8, 30:18.3.9, 30:18.4.4.1, 30:A.18.3.8,
30:A.18.4.4.1(1), 30:E.1, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.6.3, 654:9.3.3, 654:A.9.3.3.1, 654:A.9.3.3.2
Definition 30:3.3.10.2, 654:3.3.14, 655:3.3.3
Static charge and 77:8.13.1, 77:8.13.2, 77:9.8.1, 77:9.11.1.2, 77:9.12.1, 77:10.1
Sulfur, facilities handling 655:4.7, 655:A.4.7
Intermediate level sprinklers 13:8.5.5.3.3, 13:8.6.5.3.5, 13:8.8.5.3.4, 13:8.12.5.3.3, 13:8.13.3.1,

13:16.1.6.1, 13:17.1.5.1, 13:A.8.5.5.3.3, 13:C.9
Intermediate pressure water mist systems 750:5.3.4, 750:5.4.3, 750:7.3.7(2), 750:7.5.6, 750:9.2,
750:Table 9.2.2, 750:10.5.2.3, 750:12.2.2.3, 750:A.5.3.4.1, 750:A.5.3.4.4, 750:A.9.2
Intermediate temperature–rated sprinklers 13:8.3.2.3 to 8.3.2.5, 13:8.13.2.2, 13:12.6.9,

13:16.2.5.1.2(1), 13:25.4.1
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) 99:A.5.1.3.5.2

Definition 99:3.3.81, 99:C.9.2.15
Internal combustion engines see Engines
International Air Transport Association (IATA)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Definition 402:3.3.64, 403:3.3.17
Emergency alerts 402:7.2.1
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International shore connections 13:25.2.7, 13:25.8.1, 13:A.25.2.7.1, 13:A.25.2.7.7, 301:9.2.16.9,
301:21.13.2.2.2.3, 301:A.21.13.2.2.2.3, 1405:4.13, 1405:5.5.3.5, 1405:9.2.2(2), 1405:9.3,
1405:9.7.5.2, 1405:9.7.5.4, 1405:9.8.6, 1405:A.4.13, 1925:18.1.6, 1925:19.3.13.6
Definition 13:3.10.7, 13:25.1.3(7), 1405:3.3.45, 1405:A.3.3.45
Interrupting rating 70:110.9, 70:240.60(C)(3), 70:240.83(C), 70E:400.5

Definition 70:100 .I, 79:3.3.63, 79:A.3.3.63
Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) 58:5.2.1.1(B), 58:11.3.1.3, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:Annex C,

58:D.2.4, 59:A.11.2.3.2
Cylinders see Cylinders, DOT
Definition 10:3.3.20, 58:3.3.32, 59:3.3.17
Intervals 450:5.5.3.2.1(2), 450:5.5.3.2.1(3), 450:5.6.1, 450:5.6.3, 450:5.6.4, 450:5.6.5.1 to 5.6.5.4,

450:10.6.1, 450:Annex B
Intervention
Interview
Definition 1035:3.3.13.2, 1035:A.3.3.13
Intraline distance (ILD) or intraplant distance (IPD) 495:Table 5.3.3(a)

Intrinsically safe
Definition 32:3.3.13, 99:3.3.82, 99:A.3.3.82, 99B:3.3.12, 99B:A.3.3.12, 120:3.3.28, 820:3.3.42
Protective signaling system 120:4.3.2.1.4
Intrinsically safe equipment 70:500.7(E), 70:504, 70:506.8(C), 70:506.8(K), 120:A.4.3.2.1.4,

120:A.6.2.1.6
Definition 70E:440.2, 120:3.3.29
Intrusion detection systems 730:6.6.1, 730:6.10.4, 730:8.3 to 8.11, 731:4.2.3.1(1), 731:Chap. 5,

731:6.1.5.4, 731:9.6.1.1.2.2, 731:Fig. A.4.7.2.1(3)(b) see also Sensors
Definition 730:3.3.46.3, 730:A.3.3.46.3, 731:3.3.8.1
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.6, 730:11.4.3.3, 730:11.16.1
Invalids, identifying dwellings with 1452:5.7.9, 1452:7.3
Copyright NFPA
Invasive procedure
Inverted aircraft, defueling of 402:13.6.3, 402:A.13.6.4
Inverters
Definition 70:690.2
Investigations
Aircraft accidents see Aircraft accidents
Emergency 1201:5.5
Explosions see Explosion investigations
Fire see Fire investigations
Fire department accidents see Accidents
By fire marshal 1037:4.1.8, 1037:5.8, 1037:A.5.8
Investigators, fire see Fire investigators
Ion exchange resins, storage areas for 804:10.19, 805:E.2.24
Ionization
Air ionizers 77:5.2.9, 77:7.1.2, 77:7.5.1
Definition 77:H.2.1
Smoke detection 72:A.5.16.4.2
Definition 72:3.3.181.2, 72:A.3.3.181.2
Web processes 77:10.2.5.3
Ionizing radiation 1404:6.6.2(9), 1404:A.6.6.2(9), 1991:1.1.6, 1994:1.1.6, 1994:A.1.1.6

Definition 1991:3.3.35, 1992:3.3.35, 1992:A.3.3.35, 1994:3.3.42
IPPB see Intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)
Iron (clothes) 70:422.42, 70:422.43(A), 70:422.45, 70:422.46, 921:24.6.12
Iron (metal) 921:5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:6.2.6.3, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:6.2.8.6, 921:7.3.5.2.1,

921:7.3.5.2.2, 921:25.4.4, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11
Ironing (base rail) 1911:6.10.1(7)

Ironwork (iron bars) 730:6.3.1, 730:6.6.3.2, 730:6.7, 730:7.3.3, 730:11.4.3, 730:18.4.3.1
Irradiance 115:5.1.1, 115:5.1.4, 115:5.2, 115:A.5.1.1, 115:A.5.1.4, 115:D.1

Irradiation-type equipment 70E:430.6(C)(2)

Copyright NFPA
Irrigation machines, electrically driven or controlled 70:675, 70E:430.9
Irrigation piping 1142:D.6
Irritant gas see Gas
ISO module
Definition 55:3.3.37, 55:A.3.3.37
Isochar 921:Fig. 13.4.2(f)

Isolated
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.27
Electrolytic cells 70E:310.5(D)(5)
Grounding circuits, wiring methods 70E:420.1(A)(2)
Portable or mobile equipment system 70E:410.10(G)(2), 70E:430.8(F)(1)
Isolated patient leads 99:10.2.4.3.2, 99:10.2.13.5.3

Isolated power systems

Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.85, 99:A.3.3.85, 1126:3.3.31, 1126:A.3.3.31
Health care occupancies 70:517.19(F), 70:517 .VII, 99:4.3.2.2.8.4, 99:4.3.2.2.9, 99:4.3.2.6,
99:10.2.10.4, 99:A.4.3.2.6
Essential electrical systems 70:517.30(C)(2)
Grounding 70:517.19(F), 70:647.7(B)
Tests 99:4.3.3.3, 99:4.3.4.2.2
Pyrotechnics display 1126:8.3.2
Isolated storage
Pyroxylin plastic, buildings for 42:Chap. 5
Definition 42:3.3.4
Isolating devices 70E:430.8(F)

Battery 70E:320.7(D), 70E:320.7(E)
Capacitors 70E:420.10(G)(2)
Control devices as 70E:120.2(E)(6)
Lockout device, acceptance of 70E:120.2(E)(1)
Over 600 volts, nominal 70:490.22, 70E:450.1(F)
Isolating switches 70:225.51, 70:230.204, 70:430.109(E), 70:460.24(B), 70:501.115(B)(2), 70E:210

Copyright NFPA
Definition 20:3.3.47.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 70E:100.II
Fire pumps 20:10.4.2, 20:10.8.2.1.2 to 10.8.2.1.6, 20:10.8.2.2, 20:A.10.4.2.1.2, 20:A.10.4.2.3,
20:B.3.1, 20:B.3.2.2
Isolation (from energy releases) 1006:7.2.3, 1006:10.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.10.1.5

Definition 1006:3.3.92, 1006:A.3.3.92
Isolation (of stream properties) see also Deflagration isolation methods

Definition 69:3.3.24, 69:A.3.3.24
Isolation systems/devices 1006:8.1.2, 1006:A.8.2.5, 1670:11.4.3(6), 1670:A.11.3.2,

1670:A.11.4.3(6)
Definition 1006:3.3.93, 1006:A.3.3.93, 1670:3.3.66, 1670:A.3.3.66
Isolation transformers see Transformers, Isolation
Isotopes
Production facilities 801:C.9
Radioisotope tracer applications 801:C.5.3(1)
Radioisotopes, detection of small amounts of 801:C.5.2
Items (individual)
Definition 555:3.3.5, 555:A.3.3.5
J
"J" turn test 414:Table 4.1.1(a), 414:Table 4.1.1(b), 414:6.3.2.7
Jacketed cable
Jackets (appliance casing)

Jackets (clothing)
Wildland fire fighting 1977:6.1.2, 1977:6.1.3, 1977:6.1.6, 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(a), 1977:6.1.17.4,
1977:Table 6.1.17.6, 1977:Fig. 6.1.17.7(a)
Jackets (fire hose) 1961:5.3, 1961:5.4.9, 1961:6.10, 1961:A.5.3

Definition 1961:3.3.9, 1961:A.3.3.9
Forestry hose 1961:4.4.1, 1961:4.4.2, 1961:4.4.11, 1961:A.4.4.1, 1961:A.4.4.2
Multiple jacket
Copyright NFPA
Single
Thread
Warp thread
Weft thread
Jacob's ladder 1405:10.4.3.2

Jet blast 402:7.4.2, 402:7.4.4

Jet drives 1925:12.4.8, 1925:12.4.9, 1925:18.3.2, 1925:19.3.30

Definition 1925:3.3.50, 1925:A.3.3.50
Job
Job performance requirements (JPRs)

Airport fire fighters 1003:4.3, 1003:Chap. 6, 1003:Annex C
Definition 1000:3.3.7, 1001:3.3.5, 1002:3.3.14, 1003:3.3.8, 1005:3.3.14, 1006:3.3.94, 1021:3.3.8,
1031:3.3.9, 1033:3.3.5, 1035:3.3.16, 1037:3.3.9, 1041:3.3.3, 1061:3.3.5, 1071:3.3.15,
1081:3.3.14
Emergency vehicle technicians 1071:Annex C
Fire department vehicle drivers/operators 1002
Fire fighter professional qualifications 1000:5.1.4, 1000:A.4.1.4, 1001
Fire inspectors 1031
Fire investigators 1033
Fire marshals 1037
Fire officers 1021
Fire service instructors 1041
Industrial fire brigade members 1081:4.3, 1081:A.4.3.1 to A.4.3.10, 1081:Annex C
Marine fire fighting for land-based fire fighters 1005
Public fire and life safety educators 1035
Public safety telecommunicators 1061:4.2 to 4.4, 1061:5.2 to 5.4, 1061:6.2, 1061:A.4.3.1 to
A.4.3.5, 1061:A.5.2.2 to A.5.4.5, 1061:Annex D
Rescuers, technical 1006:4.3, 1006:Chap. 5, 1006:A.4.3, 1006:Annex H
Wildland fire fighters 1051
Jockey pumps see Pressure maintenance pumps
Copyright NFPA
Jogging (inching) 70B:6.4.2.1
Joiner construction
Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)

Joints, pipe
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.2.2, 2001:7.7.2.2.3
Ethylene oxide piping systems 560:6.2.2, 560:A.6.2.2
Flammable and combustible liquids piping systems 30:18.3.7, 30:19.4.6.2.2, 30:19.4.6.3.1, 30:27.5,
30:29.3.11, 30:29.3.13, 30:A.27.5.1.2
Fuel gas piping systems 54:5.6, 54:7.1.3, 54:7.3.2, 54:7.5.2(2), 54:12.11.7, 54:A.5.6.2.3 to
A.5.6.8.1, 54:A.7.1.3
Adhesive
Solvent cement
Sprinkler systems 13:6.5, 13:10.2.4, 13:10.3, 13:10.6.7, 13:10.8, 13:A.6.5.1.2 to A.6.5.4.5,
13:A.10.2.4, 13:A.10.8.1.1 to A.10.8.3.5
Joints, wall 5000:1.7.6.3.1.6, 5000:8.6.4, 5000:8.9, 5000:8.12.1.3(2), 5000:37.5.3, 5000:40.9,

5000:A.8.9, 5000:A.8.12.1.3(2)
Fire barrier walls 5000:8.4.7
Fire walls 221:4.7, 221:5.9.2.3, 221:5.10.4, 221:A.4.7, 5000:8.3.1.5, 5000:8.3.2.9.2.3,
5000:8.3.3.12
Gypsum-board systems 5000:47.2.1.2
Manufactured housing 501:6.7.1, 501:6.7.2, 501:8.5.1.2
Radon protection 5000:49.2.5.3.3.2, 5000:49.2.5.3.5.7
Smoke barriers 5000:8.11.7
Smoke partitions 5000:8.10.6
Joule
Definition 77:H.2.40, 115:3.3.14, 921:3.3.105
JP4 fuel 853:A.6.6, 921:Table 5.6.5.1, 921:Table 5.7.1.1

JP5 fuel 853:A.6.6
JPRs see Job performance requirements (JPRs)
Copyright NFPA
Judicial facilities 5000:12.6.2.4, 5000:12.6.4.9, 5000:12.6.7.4, 5000:12.19.2, 5000:12.31,
5000:A.6.1.11.1
Jumpers, bonding see Bonding jumpers
Junction and pull boxes see Boxes, electrical
Jurisdiction
Definition 1:3.3.145, 1037:3.3.10, 1141:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.344
Jurisdictional requirements
Definition 1037:3.3.11, 1037:A.3.3.11
Juvenile firesetter 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:17.6, 921:10.5, 921:26.7.2.9 see also Arson
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialists I and II

Definitions 1035:3.3.18, 1035:3.3.19
Professional qualifications 1035:4.4.4, 1035:4.6.1, 1035:4.6.2, 1035:Chap. 9, 1035:Chap. 10,
1035:D.5, 1035:D.6
K
Keels (ship) 1405:5.1.4.1, 1405:6.4.4
Keepers
Kerosene 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:Table 5.6.5.1, 921:Table 5.7.1.1

Aircraft fuel 422:B.6.1, 422:B.6.2, 422:B.6.4
Burners 1:11.5.2
Heating appliances 31:Chap.11, 31:Table A.10.5.4
Portable
Stoves
Kettles
Ground
Organic coatings manufacture 35:6.2.10, 35:6.3, 35:A.6.3.1.3(1), 35:A.6.3.1.4
Patch
Copyright NFPA
Roofing see Roofing kettles
Tar 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:16.7, 1:69.3.12.3.5, 1:A.16.7.1.6.2, 58:6.19.2.8, 58:6.23.3.5,
909:13.4.4.1, 909:A.13.4.4.1.2
Key boxes 241:7.5.3, 241:7.5.4 see also Lock boxes
Keypads 730:8.7.1, 730:13.4.1(14)

Definition 730:3.3.30, 731:3.3.14
Keys 730:7.2.2, 730:7.3.5, 730:8.7.1 see also Locks

Business occupancies 730:19.4.6.1, 730:19.4.8.4 to 19.4.8.15
Change keys 730:7.2.2.1, 730:7.10.2
Grandmaster keys 730:7.2.2.1
Hotels 730:14.4.5, 730:14.4.7, 730:14.4.8(6), 730:14.4.8(7)
Key control (accountability) 730:7.2.2, 730:7.2.2.2
Apartment buildings 730:15.3.5(4), 730:15.3.5(5)
Business occupancies 730:19.4.8.4 to 19.4.8.15
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.3(G), 730:11.12, 730:11.14
Hotels 730:14.4.5, 730:14.4.7, 730:14.4.8
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.2.2(C)(11)
Security personnel, role of 730:9.4.2(4)
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.1(21), 730:13.4.2.2(C)(11)
K 68:Annex C, 68:E.1, 68:E.2

G
Definition 68:3.3.19, 68:A.3.3.19
Kilowatt
Kindergartens see Educational occupancies
Kitchen equipment, commercial 70:220.56, 70:422.11(F)(2) see also Cooking appliances; Cooking
equipment; Ranges
Kitchens 5000:12.12, 5000:12.45.3.2.6, 5000:12.45.5.4, 5000:15.3.5(6), 5000:15.3.7.2,

5000:15.5.5.4.3.2, 5000:15.5.5.4.4
Airports 415:4.2.6
Cultural property occupancies 909:17.7.1
Definition 1581:3.3.32, 1581:A.3.3.32
Fire departments, infection control programs 1581:5.2, 1581:A.5.2.4
Copyright NFPA
Fire service training centers 1402:5.1(1), 1402:6.7, 1402:8.7
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.1.1, 501:4.3.3.2, 501:5.3.2.4, 501:5.3.2.5, 501:5.3.3.1(1),
501:5.3.3.1(2), 501:5.4, 501:5.8.3.2(2), 501:5.8.3.2(3), 501:6.5.7.2, 501:11.6.2, 501:11.6.4(1) to
(6), 501:11.6.5(1), 501:11.6.5(4), 501:11.6.7, 501:A.5.8.3.2(2)
Places of worship 909:17.7.1
Knob-and-tube wiring 70:394
Knockdown
Knots (nautical mph)

Knots (rope) 1006:5.5.1, 1006:5.5.2(B), 1006:5.5.4, 1006:5.5.8, 1006:5.5.11, 1006:5.5.12(B),

1006:5.5.13(B), 1006:6.1.1, 1006:6.1.2, 1006:6.1.3, 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.6.1.1(A),
1670:6.3.4(5), 1670:6.3.5(5), 1670:6.4.2(5), 1670:A.6.3.4(5), 1670:A.6.3.5(5)
Definition 1006:3.3.95, 1006:A.3.3.95, 1670:3.3.67, 1670:A.3.3.67
Knowledge
kPa
Definition 58:3.3.35, 59:3.3.19, 1410:3.3.10
kPag
Definition 58:3.3.36, 59:3.3.20
K 68:Annex C
St
Definition 68:3.3.20, 68:A.3.3.20
L
L/min
Labels
Heat sensor see Heat sensor labels
Product see Product labels
Laboratories see also Business occupancies; Laboratory apparatus; Laboratory units;

Laboratory work areas
Aerosol product 30B:1.7.1.2, 30B:5.15
Arson 1402:5.1(2), 1402:8.14
Cellulose nitrate film 13:21.7.2.5, 40:9.2
Chemicals 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:11.2.4, 1:Chap. 26, 13:21.9, 45, 5000:6.4.2.33
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.2.9(5)
Copyright NFPA
Definition 45:3.3.32, 99:3.3.87, 99:A.3.3.87, 99:C.11.2
Health care occupancies 1:26.2, 1:A.26.2, 99:4.3.2.3, 99:9.5.3.2, 99:Chap. 11, 99:C.11,
101:18.3.2.2, 101:19.3.2.2, 101:20.3.2.2, 101:21.3.2.2, 101:A.18.3.2.2, 101:A.19.3.2.2,
5000:Table 19.3.2.1, 5000:19.3.2.2, 5000:20.3.2.1, 5000:A.19.3.2.2
Biological safety cabinets 99:6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1
Chemicals, use of 45:10.1.2
Electrical equipment 99:8.4.2.2.2, 99:8.5.2.5, 99:11.4.2, 99:13.3.8.2, 99:A.8.4.2.2.2,
99:A.8.5.2.5.1, 99:A.8.5.2.5.2, 99:A.11.4.2.1, 99:A.11.4.2.2, 99:A.13.3.8.2
Fume hoods 99:6.4.3, 99:6.6.2, 99:11.3.5, 99:A.6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.3, 99:A.6.4.3.4,
99:A.6.6.2
Hospital 99:13.3.11, 99:A.13.3.11
Limited care facilities 99:18.3.8.2, 99:18.3.11, 99:A.18.3.11
Nursing homes 99:17.3.8.2, 99:17.3.11, 99:A.17.3.11
Other health care facilities 99:14.3.8.2, 99:14.3.11
Radioactive materials, use of 801:7.1.5, 801:A.7.2
Ventilation 99:6.4.2, 99:6.4.3, 99:6.6.2, 99:11.3.4, 99:A.6.4.2.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1 to A.6.4.3.4,
99:A.6.6.2, 99:A.11.3.4
Illicit laboratory operations 472:6.1, 472:6.9, 472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3
Industrial 5000:17.1.1.3(5)
Instructional 5000:17.1.1.3(4), 5000:17.3.2.3
Libraries 909:16.10.8, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.10.8
Means of egress 45:5.4, 45:A.5.4.1, 45:A.5.4.3
Museums 909:16.10.8, 909:A.16.6, 909:A.16.10.8
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:D.2.5
Pyrotechnic 1124:4.6.9
Definition 1124:3.3.60, 1124:A.3.3.60
Radioactive materials, use of 801:7.1.5, 801:A.7.2
Security for 730:11.4.3.4, 730:11.15
Separation 45:Table 5.1.1, 45:5.1.3, 45:7.1.2(6), 45:D.2.4
Special hazard protection 101:8.7.4
Sprinkler system training 1402:5.1(2), 1402:9.13, 1402:A.12.1
Unattended operations 99:11.2.1.1.3, 99:11.4.2.2, 99:A.11.2.1.1.3, 99:A.11.4.2.2
Definition 99:3.3.179, 99:A.3.3.179
Ventilation 45:Chap. 8, 45:10.3.1(2), 45:11.1.4, 45:12.1.4, 45:A.10.3.1, 45:A.12.1.4, 99:6.4.2,
99:6.4.3, 99:6.6.2, 99:11.3.4, 99:A.6.4.2.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1 to A.6.4.3.4, 99:A.6.6.2, 99:A.11.3.4,
101:9.2.4, 5000:49.2.3
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.6
Laboratory apparatus 45:5.5, 45:5.6, 45:6.6.3.1(3), 45:12.2, 45:A.5.5, 45:A.5.6.2, 45:A.12.2.2.1 to
Copyright NFPA
A.12.2.5.1
Definition 45:3.3.1, 115:3.3.15
Laboratory buildings 45:5.3, 45:6.3.1, 45:A.6.3.1

Laboratory hoods see Hoods (structural)
Laboratory scale
Laboratory units 45:Chap. 4, 45:Chap. 5, 45:6.1.1, 45:Chap. 7, 45:8.4.4, 45:8.5.10.1, 45:A.8.4.4,

45:Annex D
Definition 45:3.3.36, 45:D.2.4
Laboratory work areas 45:4.3, 45:5.3, 45:5.4, 45:8.1.1, 45:8.3.4, 45:9.2.1.1, 45:10.1.4(3),
45:12.2.2.3, 45:A.4.3.1, 45:A.5.4.1, 45:A.5.4.3
Compressed and liquefied gases cylinders 45:11.1.6.5, 45:11.3, 45:A.11.1.6.5
Definition 45:3.3.38, 45:A.3.3.38, 45:D.2.3, 99:3.3.88, 99:A.3.3.88
Electrical classification 45:5.6.2, 45:A.5.6.2
Exhaust air discharge 45:8.4.3, 45:8.4.4, 45:A.8.4.4
Explosion hazard/protection 45:4.1.2, 45:5.4.1, 45:Chap. 7, 45:A.5.4.1
Ladder belts 1901:5.8.3.3, 1901:8.8.2(18), 1901:9.8.3(18), 1901:11.9.3.3, 1983:6.4.1.1, 1983:6.4.6,

1983:8.3, 1983:A.8.3.2.4 to A.8.3.12.2
Ladder pipes 1965:4.7.2

Ladder section
Ladder shanks (protective footwear)

Bending resistance 1992:7.3.8, 1992:8.17
Ladders 5000:12.3.4
Aerial see Aerial ladders
Ancillary boom 1911:19.9.9.2
Combination see Combination ladders
Definition 1405:3.3.47, 1931:3.3.23, 1932:3.3.20
Elevating platforms, on 1901:20.11
Extension see Extension ladders
Fire apparatus access 1901:15.7, 1901:A.15.7.1, 1901:A.15.7.3
Copyright NFPA
Fire escape see Fire escape ladders
Folding (collapsible) see Folding ladders
Ground ladders see Ground ladders
Marine vessels 1405:4.2.2, 1405:5.2.1, 1405:10.4.3, 1405:10.4.4.4, 1405:12.5.1, 1405:12.6.2,
1405:12.13.1, 1925:15.5(4)
Boarding
Nesting 1931:4.4.7.2
One- and two-family dwellings, access to areas of 5000:22.2.5.4
Pompier (scaling) see Pompier ladders
Roof see Roof ladders
Single see Single ladders
Water tanks 22:4.11.5, 22:5.7.4 to 5.7.7, 22:8.3.5, 22:8.7.6 to 8.7.8, 22:13.3.5, 22:13.7.2,
22:13.7.3, 22:15.1.6
Window well, attached to 5000:22.2.2.4.3.2(4)
Lagoons, waste treatment 820:Table 5.2
Lakes
Private fire service mains and 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Water supply 1142:B.3.2
Laminar flow cabinets 45:8.4.11

Lampholders 70:210.23, 70:410.10(A), 70:410.10(D), 70:410.16(B), 70:410.23, 70:410 .IX, 70:410

.VIII, 70:520.71, 70:720.5, 70E:410.5(A), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(e), 70E:420.10(A), 70E:420.10(B),
70E:430.11(E)(2)
Heavy-duty 70:210.21(A), 70:210.23, 70:Table 210.24, 70:220.14(E)
Infrared lamps 70:422.14
Mogul base 70:210.6(C)(3), 70:410.103
Outdoor 70:225.24
Lamps 70:410, 70E:420.7(B)(1), 70E:420.10(A)

Arc, portable 70:520.61, 70:530.17
Electric hand 407:A.5.7
Motion picture projectors 70:540.14, 70:540.20
Motion picture studios 70:530.16, 70:530.17, 70:530.41, 70:530.51
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Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:8.7
Outdoor 70:225.25, 70E:410.7(E)
Portable luminaires 70:Table 400.4, 70:400.7, 70:400.11, 70:410.5, 70:410.82, 70:511.4(B)(2),
70:513.10(E)(1), 70:515.7(C), 70:516.4(D), 70:530.16
Stand 70:530.2
Definition 70:520.2
Temporary 70E:420.1(B)(2)(e), 70E:430.11(E)(2)
Theaters 70:520.43, 70:520.44, 70:520.47, 70:520.53(G), 70:520.61, 70:520.65, 70:520.72
Lances (fireworks) 1123:9.1.2.2, 1123:A.5.1.3.5.1

Definition 1123:3.3.20, 1123:A.3.3.20
Lances (fuel supply)

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3, 85:7.6.3.3.2, 85:7.9.3.5, 85:7.10.2.2.9, 85:7.10.2.2.10,
85:7.10.2.3.11 to 7.10.2.3.13, 85:A.7.4.3.2.4 to A.7.4.3.8
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.6.3.2.4
Stokers 85:10.2.1.2.3.3, 85:A.10.2.1.2.3
Land development in suburban and rural areas, fire protection infrastructure for 1141
Land use
Landfill gas 853:6.5.1

Definition 853:3.3.13.2, 853:A.3.3.13.2
Landfills 329:4.1.8, 329:8.2.4(4)
Landing pads, rooftop 418:5.3 to 5.7, 418:A.5.5 to A.5.7.4 see also Heliports, Rooftop
Landings, emergency aircraft 402:11.2.2, 402:12.11
Landings, ramp or stair 5000:11.2.2.3.1.2, 5000:11.2.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.2.3.3, 5000:11.2.5.4.2,

5000:11.2.5.4.3, 5000:16.2.2.3.2.1, 5000:21.2.2.3.1(2), 5000:A.11.2.2.3.3.2
Glazing adjacent to 5000:46.5.2.1(11), 5000:46.5.2.2(4)
Guards 5000:15.6.2.1.9.1
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.2.2.3.1(1)
Means of egress, as 101:7.2.2.3.1.2, 101:7.2.2.3.2, 101:7.2.2.3.3, 101:7.2.5.3.2, 101:A.7.2.2.3.3.2
Refuge, areas of 101:7.2.12.2.3, 101:A.7.2.12.2.3, 5000:11.2.12.2.3, 5000:11.5.4.4,
5000:A.11.2.12.2.3
Rehabilitation work areas 101:43.6.2.7.2
Storage occupancies 5000:30.2.2.3.1(1)
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Water accumulation 5000:11.2.2.7.5, 5000:11.2.5.7.2, 5000:A.11.2.2.7.5
Lanterns see Lamps
Large drop sprinklers 13:8.11.3, 13:A.8.11.3.1

Definition 13:3.6.2.3, 25:3.3.31.5
Installation 13:6.2.3.5, 13:8.4.7, 13:8.11, 13:11.2.3.2.4(2), 13:12.6.7, 13:12.12.1.2, 13:22.4.4.2,
13:A.8.4.7.2, 13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.11.2 to A.8.11.5.2.1.3, 13:A.12.12.1.2, 13:C.7
Paper, roll, storage of 13:19.1.2.2
Rack storage 13:16.1.4.1(3), 13:16.2.2, 13:16.3.2, 13:17.1.4.1(3), 13:17.2.2
Rubber tire storage 13:18.2.4, 13:18.3(3), 13:18.4, 13:A.18.4
Large early release (radiation) 805:4.4.5.1, 805:4.4.6.3.1, 805:A.4.4.5, 805:D.3.4, 805:D.3.5

Large stream devices, connections for 1963:8.3, 1963:A.3.2, 1963:A.8.3.1

Large volume spaces see Spaces, Large volume
Laser controlled area

Laser safety personnel (LSP) 115:11.1.2, 115:11.1.3, 115:11.1.4.3, 115:11.2.3, 115:11.3.4,

115:11.3.5, 115:11.4.3, 115:11.4.6
Definition 115:3.3.17, 115:A.3.3.17
Training 115:Annex C
Lasers 79:A.4.4.7, 115 see also Pulsed lasers

Surgery 99:B.5.3.2, 99:D.2.1.8
Targets
Definition 1006:3.3.97, 1670:3.3.68
Work practices, safety-related 70E:330
Latches
Center 80:8.4.3.7, 80:A.8.4.3.1
Fire doors 80:4.1.3.1, 80:4.3.8, 80:4.6.3.1, 80:4.6.4.1, 80:5.2.4.2, 80:6.4.4.7.1, 80:6.4.4.7.3,
80:8.1.2.7, 80:A.4.6.3.1, 80:A.8.1.2.7
Self-latching access doors 80:16.1.2.4
Swinging doors 80:6.4.1.2.1, 80:6.4.1.2.2, 80:6.4.1.4, 80:6.4.4, 80:7.4.3.2, 80:7.4.3.3,
Copyright NFPA
80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.3, 80:A.6.4.4.5.1 to A.6.4.4.11, 80:A.7.4.3.3
Hoistway doors 80:14.2.1.3.6, 80:14.2.1.3.7, 80:14.2.3.8
Self-latching doors 5000:11.2.1.9.2(5)
Single-point 80:4.6.3.1, 80:A.4.6.3.1
Smoke doors 105:5.1.2.2
Three-point 80:4.6.3.1, 80:A.4.6.3.1
Launch site, rocket 1127:4.13.5, 1127:4.14, 1127:4.15, 1127:4.17.1, 1127:A.4.14, 1127:Annex B

Parking area1127:4.16.5, 1127:4.18.2, 1127:4.18.3
Launching area, rocket 1127:4.18.2, 1127:4.18.3, 1127:Annex B

Laundry area
Definition 70:550.2, 501:4.2.3, 501:11.2.28
Electrical installations 70:210.52(F), 70:550.12(C), 70:550.13(D)(7), 5000:15.5.5.4.3.3,
5000:15.5.5.4.4
Infection control programs 1581:5.5, 1581:A.5.5.1
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.1.1, 501:4.12, 501:6.5.7.2, 501:6.5.7.4, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.9.2.7,
501:11.5(3), 501:11.6.4(7), 501:11.11.1, 501:11.11.2, 501:A.4.12, 501A:B.2.4
Laundry chutes see Chutes, Waste and linen
Laundry stoves, domestic 54:10.14, 54:12.3.2(3)

LAVENT 204:9.3.2, 204:A.1.1.1, 204:B.3, 204:Annex B, 204:Annex C, 204:Annex D, 204:E.3,

204:F.2
Law enforcement see Police departments
Lay-up, of marine vessels 312
Layering
LC (lethal concentration )
50 50
Definition 269:3.3.5, 1150:3.3.15
LD (lethal dosage )
50 50
Lead (metal) 921:5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:6.2.8.6, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11
Copyright NFPA
Leads (animal) 150:4.3.4.2.6, 150:A.6.3.1.1(2)
Leak
Leak detectors 54:8.1.5

Leakage
Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems 52:4.9.1.2
Definition 1911:3.3.71, 1911:3.3.72
Enclosure
Clean agent total flooding systems 2001:7.7.2.3, 2001:A.7.7.2.3, 2001:C.1.2.2, 2001:C.1.2.3.6
to C.1.2.3.9, 2001:C.2.6.1 to C.2.6.3, 2001:C.2.7.1, 2001:C.2.8.1, 2001:C.2.8.2
Halon 1301 12A:A.5.5.2, 12A:B.2.6.1, 12A:B.2.6.3, 12A:B.2.7.1.1, 12A:B.2.7.1.2,
12A:B.2.7.3.4, 12A:B.2.7.3.5.1
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:6.6.2, 30:6.9.2, 30:9.4.3.3, 30:17.10.1, 30:18.3.2,
30:21.7.6, 30:21.8.4, 30:25.8, 30:27.3.2, 30:28.10.2, 30:A.17.10.1, 30:A.21.7.6
Gas
Check of 54:Annex D
Emergency procedure for 54:Annex E
Fire investigations 921:6.3.6, 921:9.1.1.1, 921:9.9.3, 921:9.9.5, 921:9.9.7, 921:21.8.2.2.1 to
21.8.2.2.3, 921:21.13.2.4.2, 921:21.15.4, 921:25.5.1.3, 921:28.3.5.4, 921:A.9.9.3.8,
921:A.9.9.7
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers, vehicle 52:16.8.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2, 59A:12.4.1, 59A:12.4.2, 59A:12.4.4,
59A:12.8.4, 59A:13.5.4, 59A:13.12.1, 59A:13.17, 59A:13.18.4.5(E)(1), 59A:14.11.8(1),
59A:A.12.8.4
Tests 54:8.1.5, 54:8.2, 54:A.8.2.3
Hydrogen, gaseous 52:5.9.1.2, 52:7.3.2 to 7.3.5, 52:9.9.1, 52:9.15.2.2, 52:9.15.2.3
Leakage current 99:8.4.1.3.3.3, 99:8.4.1.3.3.4, 99:8.4.2.2.1.1, 99:8.5.2.1.3, 99:10.2.13.3.2,

99:10.2.13.3.3, 99:10.2.13.4.3, 99:10.2.13.5, 99:A.8.4.1.3.3.3, 99:A.10.2.13.3.2, 99:A.10.2.13.4.3,
99:B.1.2.2.4
Detection and interruption (LCDI) protection 70:440.65
Definition 70:440.2
Tests for 99:8.4.1.3.3, 99:8.4.1.3.6.1, 99:8.4.1.3.6.2, 99:8.4.1.3.6.4, 99:8.4.1.3.6.5, 99:10.2.13.3
to 10.2.13.5, 99:A.8.4.1.3.3, 99:A.8.4.1.3.6.1, 99:A.10.2.13.3, 99:A.10.2.13.4.3
Leakproof bags 1581:8.4.4, 1581:8.5.5, 1581:8.5.7, 1581:8.6.4

Copyright NFPA
Lean mixtures
Lecture bottles
Ledge plate
Lenses see Corrective lenses
Lessons
Levers 1006:8.2.4, 1006:9.1.10, 1006:9.1.11, 1006:9.2.10, 1006:9.2.11, 1006:17.3.5, 1006:A.8.2.3

Liability
Liaison 1561:5.2.1, 1561:A.5.2.1

Interagency 1143:6.2.5
Officer 1561:5.9.3.1(2), 1561:5.9.5, 1561:A.5.2.1, 1561:A.5.9.5, 1561:F.1
Libraries 909, 914:1.1.2, 914:1.3.4, 914:A.1.1.2, 914:A.9.5.3.2, 5000:A.6.1.2.1(13), 5000:Table

A.35.6.1.2 see also Assembly occupancies
Fire service training centers 1402:5.1(1), 1402:8.6
Sprinkler systems 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2
Library materials, salvage of 232:Annex C, 232:D.3, 909:5.4.6.2, 909:A.5.4.6.2(5), 909:Annex L
Library stacks 909:16.4.10, 909:A.16.4.10

High-rise, self supporting 232:7.2, 232:9.2, 232:A.7.2
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.9, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.8.15.9
Licenses see also Permits

Fireworks manufacturers 1124:4.2
Pyrotechnic operators 1126:6.3.2(8), 1126:Annex C
Life rails
Life safety 101
Copyright NFPA
Animal housing facilities 150
Building Code® 5000
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2
Cultural property occupancies 909:4.2.1, 909:4.3.1, 909:7.4.1, 909:7.4.2, 909:9.2.2.1, 909:16.4.2,
909:16.9.1, 909:A.9.2.2.1
Dwelling fire safety surveys 1452:Chap. 7
Electric generating plants 850:5.3, 850:A.5.3.2
Hydroelectric 851:5.3
Light water reactors 804:8.2, 804:11.1, 804:A.8.2.1, 804:A.8.2.2, 804:A.11.1, 805:1.3.3,
805:1.4.3, 805:1.5.4, 805:6.4, 805:7.3.8, 805:A.1.3.3, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:A.6.4.1
Flame effects before an audience 160
Historic structures 914:1.5.1, 914:4.2.1, 914:4.2(1), 914:4.3.1, 914:7.3.3.1.3, 914:9.2.1,
914:9.2.2.1, 914:9.5.3.1.1, 914:9.7, 914:9.8.9, 914:A.7.3.3.1.3, 914:A.9.2.2.1, 914:A.9.7,
914:A.10.2.1
Manufactured homes, sites, and communities 225:Chap. 11, 501A:Chap. 6
Marine vessels 301
Occupancy classification, change of 5000:15.7.3.5
Pre-incident planning 1620:6.2, 1620:17.4.1, 1620:A.6.2.1, 1620:A.6.2.7
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.16, 801:8.2.2(5), 801:8.3, 801:A.8.3, 801:B.1(14),
804:8.2, 804:11.1, 804:A.8.2.1, 804:A.8.2.2, 804:A.11.1, 805:1.3.3, 805:1.4.3, 805:1.5.4,
805:6.4, 805:7.3.8, 805:A.1.3.3, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:A.6.4.1
Wildfires 1144
Life safety branch 70:517.32, 70:517.42, 99:4.4.2.2.1.1, 99:4.4.2.2.2.2, 99:A.4.4.2.2.2.2(4),

99:A.4.4.2.2.2.3
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.96
Life Safety Code® 101

Life safety educators, professional qualifications of 1035
Life safety evaluation

Assembly occupancies 101:12.1.7.3, 101:12.4.1, 101:12.4.2.2, 101:13.1.7.3, 101:13.4.1,
101:13.4.2.2, 101:A.12.4.1.1, 101:A.12.4.1.3, 101:A.13.4.1.1, 101:A.13.4.1.3, 5000:16.1.6.2,
5000:16.4.1, 5000:16.4.2.2, 5000:A.16.4.1.1, 5000:A.16.4.1.3
Business occupancies 101A:Chap. 8
Definition 101:3.3.139, 5000:3.3.347
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:Chap. 5
Educational occupancies 101A:Chap. 9
Copyright NFPA
Health care occupancies 101A:Chap. 4
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:Chap. 7
Life safety harnesses see Harnesses, life safety
Life safety network 72:6.16.2.7

Life safety rope see Ropes, life safety
Life safety systems

Definition 1031:3.3.19.2, 1031:A.3.3.19.2
Inspections of 1031:7.3.1, 1031:7.3.10, 1031:8.3.7, 1031:A.6.3.10, 1031:A.8.3.7, 1201:4.3.3.2
Life saving and rescue equipment (marine fire-fighting vessels) 1925:Table 10.1.1(a), 1925:Table
10.1.1(b), 1925:10.4, 1925:15.10 to 15.14, 1925:A.15.10.2 to A.15.12.2, 1925:B.3.1
Life support
Advanced 450:5.2.2.3(D), 450:5.5.2.3.3, 450:5.5.2.4(4), 450:5.5.3.2.1(4), 450:5.6.5.1,
450:5.6.5.4, 1500:A.5.3.9, 1500:A.8.5.19, 1500:A.8.9.3, 1710:5.3.2.1.1, 1710:5.3.3.1(3),
1710:5.3.3.1(4), 1710:5.3.3.3.2.3, 1710:5.3.3.4.3, 1710:5.3.3.4.4, 1710:A.5.3.3.4.3
Definition 450:3.3.37.2, 473:3.3.1, 1500:3.3.61.1, 1584:3.3.2, 1710:3.3.24.1, 1720:3.3.20.1
Medical director review 1710:5.3.4.3
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584:A.6.2.6.2
Volunteer fire department 1720:4.8.4.1, 1720:4.8.5.1(3), 1720:4.8.6.3, 1720:4.8.6.4,
1720:A.4.8.5
Advanced cardiac 450:5.5.2.3.4
Basic 450:5.2.2.3(C), 450:5.5.2.3.4, 1500:8.5.19, 1500:8.5.21, 1500:8.9.3, 1500:A.5.3.9,
1500:A.8.5.19, 1500:A.8.9.3, 1710:5.3.2.1.1, 1710:5.3.3.1(2), 1710:5.3.3.1(4), 1710:5.3.3.3.2.2
Definition 450:3.3.37.3, 473:3.3.2, 1500:3.3.61.2, 1584:3.3.3, 1584:A.3.3.3, 1710:3.3.24.2,
1710:A.3.3.24.2, 1720:3.3.20.2, 1720:A.3.3.20.2
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584:6.2.6.2, 1584:A.6.2.6.2
Review of personnel 1710:5.3.4.2.1
Volunteer fire department 1720:4.8.4.1, 1720:4.8.5.1(2), 1720:4.8.6.2, 1720:A.4.8.3,
1720:A.4.8.5
Life support equipment, electrical 99:14.3.4.2.1

Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.37
Lifelines
Lift, fire pumps see Fire pumps
Lift charge (fireworks) 1123:4.1.2, 1123:8.2.9.2.1

Definition 1123:3.3.21, 1123:A.3.3.21, 1124:D.1.27, 1126:3.3.32, 1126:A.3.3.32
Copyright NFPA
Lifting tools 1006:8.2.4, 1006:9.1.10, 1006:9.1.11(A), 1006:9.2.10, 1006:9.2.11(A), 1006:17.3.5(A),
1006:A.8.2.3, 1006:A.9.1.10
Lifts see also Elevators

Wheelchair and stairway chair 70:620, 70E:430.3, 5000:12.6.7, 5000:54.11 see also Stair descent
device
Light-diffusing systems 5000:7.2.3.2.17, 5000:48.7.4, 5000:48.7.5, 5000:A.48.7.4.1,

5000:A.48.7.5.1, 5000:D.2.3.2.17
Definition 5000:3.3.608.8, 5000:48.2.2, 5000:A.3.3.608.8, 5000:A.48.2.2
Light fixtures see Lighting fixtures
Light hazard occupancies 1:13.6.6.1.3, 1142:5.2.5

Definition 1:3.3.39.2, 13R:3.3.5.1, 13R:A.3.3.5.1
Sprinkler system installation 13:5.2, 13:8.2.1(1), 13:8.2.3, 13:8.17.5.2.1, 13:11.2.1.3(1),
13:11.2.3.3.5, 13:22.5.2, 13:A.5.1, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.22.5.2.6, 13R:5.1.1.4.2, 13R:5.2.2.3
Business occupancies13:21.20.26.1.1
Cultural resource properties 13:21.36.1.1, 13:A.21.36.1.1
Open-grid ceilings 13:8.15.13(1)
Sprinkler types used in 13:8.3.3.1, 13:8.3.4, 13:8.4.2(1), 13:8.4.8.2(3), 13:8.6.4.1.1.3,
13:8.6.5.2.1.4, 13:8.6.5.3.2, 13:8.7.5.2.2.1, 13:8.8.5.2.2, 13:8.9.5.2.2.1, 13:11.2.3.2.3.1(2),
13:A.8.3.3.1, 13:A.8.6.5.2.1.4, 13:A.8.9.5.2.2.1
Water demand 13:11.2.2.1, 13:11.2.3.1.4(1), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:11.2.3.3.5,
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
Light masts, power-operated 1901:23.15, 1901:A.23.15.1 to A.23.15.2.8
Light-off, boilers see Boilers
Light-transmitting plastic 101:10.2.4.4, 101:A.10.2.4.4, 5000:7.2.3.2.13(5), 5000:7.3.6,

5000:46.5.1(4), 5000:48.7, 5000:A.48.7.4.1, 5000:A.48.7.5.1, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(5)
Awnings and canopies 5000:32.4.4, 5000:32.4.5.3(3)
Definition 5000:3.3.471.3, 5000:48.2.5.2
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.2.13(5), 5000:D.3.6
Greenhouses 5000:48.7.8.4.2(3), 5000:48.9
Kiosks 5000:27.4.4.12.1(2)
Roof panels 5000:38.11, 5000:48.7.1.3, 5000:48.7.3.9, 5000:48.7.8
Definition 5000:3.3.447.1, 5000:48.2.4.1, 5000:A.3.3.447.1, 5000:A.48.2.4.1
Sloped glazing and skylights 5000:46.8.2(1), 5000:48.7.3
Wall panels 5000:10.4.4, 5000:37.1.1.1, 5000:48.7.1.3, 5000:48.7.6, 5000:A.10.4.4
Definition 5000:3.3.447.2.1, 5000:48.2.4.2, 5000:A.3.3.447.2.1, 5000:A.48.2.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Light use
Light water nuclear power plants 804, 805
Lighting 5000:4.1.4.4, 5000:49.3 see also Illuminated; Lighting equipment; Lighting fixtures; Lights
Aircraft hangars 409:5.13.1, 409:8.5.1, 409:9.11.1, 409:10.4.4
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.5.4.3.1, 5000:15.5.5.4.3.2, 5000:15.5.5.4.3.5, 5000:15.5.5.4.3.6,
5000:15.7.2.7, 5000:15.10.5.13
Christmas tree lights 1:10.14.5, 1:10.14.6
Cove70:410.18
Diagram of system 70B:6.2.3.1
Dipping and coating processes 34:5.2.2, 34:6.7
Electric discharge
Definition 70:600.2
Signs and outline lighting 70:600
Wiring, equipment70:410.24, 70:410.62(C), 70:410.104, 70:410 .XIII, 70:410 .XIV
Emergency see Emergency lighting
Festoon 70:225.6(B), 70:520.65
Fireworks facilities 1124:4.5.3, 1124:4.10.3.3, 1124:5.2.3, 1124:6.9.2, 1124:6.13.6, 1124:7.3.14.6,
1124:7.6.2.3.6
Fixtures see Lighting fixtures
High intensity discharge 921:24.5.8.2, 921:A.24.5.8.2
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.5, 502:Table 7.2, 502:11.1.2, 502:11.4.1(1), 502:11.6,
502:A.11.6.1, 502:A.11.6.5
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.7, 851:6.9.6
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.7.3.15, 99:A.20.2.7.3.15
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.3, 99B:4.5.1.7, 99B:4.7.1.2, 99B:A.4.3.9
Industrial machinery 79:7.2.6, 79:8.4, 79:15.2
Inspection and maintenance 70B:Chap. 18, 70B:22.3.2.3, 70B:22.3.4, 70B:27.2.2.1.1(2),
70B:27.2.2.5, 70B:27.10, 70B:B.1.10, 70B:B.1.11, 70B:B.1.19, 70B:B.1.20, 70B:J.2.1.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:4.5.1, 59A:11.10.2, 59A:13.2.7
Load 70:220.12, 70:220.42, 70:220.43(B), 70:220 .IV
Low-location 301:7.11, 301:14.4.2
LP-Gas facilities 58:6.18.5, 58:7.2.3.2(B), 58:13.2.1.9, 58:13.2.1.10, 59:4.5.3.3, 59:4.6, 59:4.8.3
Magazines 495:9.5.6
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Marine vessels 301:4.4, 301:7.2.3.13, 301:7.8, 301:7.9, 301:7.10.1.4, 301:7.10.4, 301:7.11,
301:10.2.5, 301:11.2.6, 301:12.2.5, 301:13.2.4, 301:14.2.2.4.2, 301:14.4.1, 301:14.4.2,
301:15.2.5, 301:20.2.12, 301:20.2.13, 301:21.2.13, 301:21.2.14, 301:A.7.8.1.3, 1405:5.2.2.2,
1405:10.4.5, 1405:12.10.2, 1405:12.10.7.2, 1405:12.11.1, 1405:13.10(9)
Means of egress see Means of egress, Illumination
Model rocket motor plants 1125:4.9, 1125:5.8, 1125:6.2.4
Outlets 70:210.70, 70:314.27(A), 70:410.36(A), 70:410 .III
Definition 70:100 .I, 501:11.2.29
Outline 70:600, 70E:430.1
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:600.2, 70E:100.I
Portable 70B:6.2.5.4 see also subentry : Temporary
Protective (security) 730:6.3.1, 730:6.4.6, 730:6.5
Apartment buildings 730:15.3.3(2), 730:15.3.3(16), 730:15.3.3.(18)
Business occupancies 730:19.4.4.4, 730:19.4.5.4, 730:19.4.6.3, 730:19.4.7.4
Hotels 730:14.4.2, 730:14.4.3(5), 730:14.4.6
Mercantile occupancies 730:17.4.1, 730:17.9, 730:17.10, 730:18.4.2.2(A), 730:18.4.3.1,
730:18.4.6.3.4.2(2), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(1)
Parking facilities 730:6.5.2.1, 730:16.4.1.2.1, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(2), 730:21.4.2.2
Residential 921:24.6.15
Signs, illuminated see Illuminated
Spray application areas 1:43.1.4.5, 1:43.1.4.8, 33:5.5.1, 33:5.5.2, 33:6.6, 33:6.9
Sprinkler temperature ratings in area of 1:Table 13.3.1.8(c)
Switchgear assemblies 70B:9.2.9
Temporary 1:11.1.6.3 to 11.1.6.5, 241:6.1.3, 921:27.7.10, 5000:14.4
Theaters 70:520
30 volts or less systems 70:411
Tracks 70:220.43(B), 70:410 .XV
Vehicles, LP-Gas 58:9.2
Lighting assembly, cord-and-plug-connected

Definition 70:680.2
Lighting equipment
On poles 70:225.14(D), 70:225.20, 70:410.30(B)
Copyright NFPA
On trees70:410.36(G)
Lighting fixtures 70:410, 70E:420.7(B)(1), 70E:420.9, 70E:420.10(A), 921:8.8.3, 921:17.3.3.7

Branch circuits 921:8.7
Computation of 70:210.19(A), 70:220.12, 70:220.14
Sizes 70:210.23, 70:220.18
Voltages 70:210.6, 70:410.130
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.7, 73:A.4.2.2
Fluorescent 70:210.23, 70:220.18(B), 70:240.83(D), 70:404.14(A)(1), 70:404.14(B)(2),
70:410.16(A)(2), 70:410.16(C), 70:410 .XIII, 70:410 .XIV, 70B:18.3.1, 70B:18.3.4, 70B:18.4.3,
70B:18.5.1, 921:24.5.8, 921:24.6.15
Fuel gas illumination 921:9.8.6
Grounding 70:410 .V
Hazardous (classified) locations 70E:440.3(B)(1), 70E:440.3(D)
Incandescent, one-, two- and multifamily dwellings 73:4.7.6
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.1.1 to 4.3.1.3, 501:4.3.1.2, 501:4.18, 501:11.5(1), 501:11.6.2,
501:11.7, 501:11.11.1(1), 501:11.13, 501:11.15.1
Park trailers 70:552.10(G), 70:552.54, 70:552.59
Plastic light diffusers for fixtures 5000:48.7.5, 5000:A.48.7.5.1
Plenums, fixtures in 5000:7.2.3.2.15.5, 5000:D.2.3.2.15.5, 5000:D.2.3.2.17
Recessed fixtures, membrane penetration of 5000:8.8.7.2
Swimming pools 70:680.22(C), 70:680.23, 70:680.26(B)(4), 70:680.33, 70:680.43(B), 70:680.51,
70:680.62(F), 70:680.72, 70E:430.10(C), 70E:430.10(E)
Switches 921:8.8.1
Lightning
Aircraft fuel servicing, precautions for 1:42.4.5.9, 1:A.42.4.5.9, 407:5.9, 407:A.5.9
Fire investigations 921:8.9.4.2.2, 921:8.12.8, 921:13.6.16, 921:26.7.1.1, 921:26.9.1.3,
921:28.8.2.4, 921:A.8.12.8
Risk assessment guide 780:Annex L
Lightning arresters see Surge arresters
Lightning conductors 70E:450.5(C), 780:4.4.2, 780:4.8.9.2, 780:4.9, 780:4.15.1, 780:B.2.1,

780:B.2.2, 780:B.4.2
Bonding 780:4.4.2, 780:4.9.11.1, 780:4.15.1.2
Watercraft 780:8.4.2, 780:8.4.4, 780:8.4.5.2, 780:8.4.6.1, 780:A.8.4.2.3 to A.8.4.2.7,
780:A.8.4.4.1, 780:A.8.4.6.2
Down conductors 780:4.18.6.3.4, 780:7.3.3.9, 780:A.8.4.1.6, 780:C.1
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Heavy-duty stacks 780:6.4.2, 780:6.9.1, 780:6.10.1
Ordinary structures 780:4.9.9 to 4.9.14, 780:4.19.1.3
Wind turbine generator systems 780:N.2
Fasteners 780:4.10
Flammable vapors or gases, structures containing 780:7.2.5, 780:7.3.1.1, 780:7.3.1.3
Heavy-duty stacks 780:6.4
Loop
Heavy-duty stacks 780:6.3.4.1, 780:6.4.2.2 to 6.4.2.3, 780:6.8.1.1(A)
Ordinary structures 780:4.19.2.1, 780:4.20.1.2, 780:4.20.3(A), 780:A.4.20.1
Watercraft 780:8.4.2.7, 780:8.4.3, 780:8.4.4.1, 780:A.8.4.2.7
Main 780:4.8.9.2, 780:4.19.2.1
Definition 780:3.3.7.3, 780:A.3.3.7.3
Watercraft 780:8.4.1, 780:8.4.2.7, 780:8.4.3, 780:8.4.4.1, 780:8.4.4.4, 780:8.4.5.2,
780:8.4.6.1, 780:A.8.4.1.1 to A.8.4.1.7, 780:A.8.4.2.7, 780:A.8.4.4.1, 780:A.8.4.6.2,
780:A.8.5.2.1
Trees 780:F.2
Watercraft 780:8.2.2, 780:8.4, 780:A.8.2.2.4, 780:A.8.4.1.1 to A.8.4.6.2
Lightning protection 70:280, 780 see also Lightning protection systems

Aircraft hangars 409:5.14, 409:8.6, 409:A.5.14
Aluminum powder production plants 484:6.1.5.2, 484:6.1.5.3
Ammonium nitrate storage 490:8.7, 490:A.8.7
Animal housing facilities 150:9.5, 150:11.3.4, 150:12.3.4, 150:13.3.4
Coal processing 120:6.3.1.11
Communication circuit conductors 70:800.53
Electric generating plants 850:5.8
Light water reactors 804:8.7
Emergency power supply systems 110:7.11.4, 111:7.4.4
Emergency services communication facilities 1221:4.9, 1221:5.6.10, 1221:6.6.2
Heliports, rooftop 418:6.5
Historic structures 914:12.9
Hoistways and machine rooms 70:620.37(B)
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:10.3.4, 75:A.10.3.4
Irrigation machines 70:675.15, 70E:430.9(A)
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:10.7.4, 59A:A.10.7.4
Metal mineral processing facilities 122:13.4
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:Chap. 11, 302:C.2.3
Network-powered broadband communications systems 70:830.44(I)(3)
Nuclear power plants, light water 804:8.7
Organic coatings manufacture 35:9.6
Personal safety during thunderstorms 780:I.1.5 to I.1.7, 780:Annex M
Radio and television equipment
Receiving stations (antenna discharge units) 70:810.20
Transmitting stations (antenna discharge units) 70:810.57
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.12, 804:8.7
Records storage facilities 232:5.5, 232:A.5.5
Special occupancies 780:Chap. 5
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.15.7
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.7.2
Water tanks for fire protection 22:4.8, 22:8.7.20
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:7.8, 664:A.7.8
Lightning protection systems 780 see also Lightning protection
Lights (electric) see also Lighting; Lighting fixtures

Aerial devices 1901:20.18.5, 1901:20.18.6
Appliance 921:24.5.8, 921:A.24.5.8.2
Distorted bulbs 921:6.2.15
Fire scene 1901:23.14
Highway safety 501:12.4.2.10
Indicator see Indicators
Lamp filaments, as ignition source 921:25.4.2.6
Stop, tail, and directional lights 1901:13.13
Warning, on fire apparatus 1901:13.8, 1901:13.11, 1901:15.4.5
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:6.3.3, 1906:6.10, 1906:6.12, 1906:7.3.4.1, 1906:16.1.4,
1906:16.2.5, 1906:A.6.3.3(7), 1906:A.6.10
Lights (windows) 80:4.1.3.1, 80:A.4.1

Borrowed 80:17.2.4, 80:17.3.1.1.2, 80:A.17.2.2, 80:I.1
Fire door frames for
Definition 80:3.3.55, 80:A.3.3.55
Glazed lights
Fire tests 257:7.2.1.3, 257:7.2.1.4, 257:8.1.7, 257:B.12.2, 257:B.12.3
Copyright NFPA
Side 80:6.3.3, 80:I.1
Side light frames 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3
Transom and side light frames 80:6.3.3
Transom light frames 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3
Likelihood
Limber holes
Limit see also Ceiling limit; Flammable limits; Lower explosive limit; Permissible exposure limit;
Short-term exposure limit; Upper explosive limit
Limit amount exposed

Limit controls 54:11.5

Temperature 54:10.3.4, 54:10.11.2, 54:10.21.3, 54:10.28.4
Limit fuel quantity

Limited access highways 502
Limited access structures 101:11.7, 101:A.11.7.2, 5000:31.3

Definition 101:3.3.240.3, 5000:3.3.601.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.4.1, 101:22.4.4.12, 101:23.4.1,
101:A.22.4.4.12.2(2), 101:A.23.4.1.2(2), 5000:21.4.1, 5000:21.4.4.13, 5000:A.21.4.4.13.2(2)
Emergency lighting 5000:11.9.1.1(2)
Hotel and dormitory occupancies 5000:24.4.1
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Limited area (partial) sprinkler systems 13:4.2
Limited care facilities 99:Chap. 18

Definition 1:3.3.165.15, 1:A.3.3.165.15, 70:517.2, 99:3.3.97, 101:3.3.77.2, 101:A.3.3.77.2,
5000:3.3.204.6, 5000:A.3.3.204.6
Means of egress 5000:19.2.2.5.1, 5000:19.2.3.4, 5000:19.2.3.5, 5000:19.3.6.1(5),
5000:A.19.2.3.4(1), 5000:A.19.2.3.4(4)
Limited-combustible
Definition 1:3.3.147, 1:A.3.3.147, 55:3.3.39, 82:3.3.4, 82:A.3.3.4, 91:3.3.5, 560:3.3.8,
560:A.3.3.8, 801:A.5.8, 804:3.3.30, 805:3.3.7.2, 850:3.3.14, 851:3.3.11, 853:3.3.16,
853:A.3.3.16
Limited-combustible material
Construction types, use in 220:4.3.1, 220:4.3.2.1, 220:4.3.2.5, 220:4.3.2.11.1, 220:4.3.2.12,
220:4.3.2.15, 220:4.4.1, 220:4.4.2.1, 220:4.5.1, 220:4.5.6.7
Definition 13:3.3.11, 33:3.3.6, 51A:3.3.6.1, 52:3.3.29.2, 52:A.3.3.29.2, 90A:3.3.19, 96:3.3.36.2,
96:Table A.3.3.36, 99:3.3.98, 99:A.3.3.98, 101:3.3.150.2, 101:A.3.3.150.2, 102:3.3.11,
102:A.3.3.11, 204:3.3.14.1, 220:3.3.3, 501:5.2.4, 820:3.3.46.1, 914:3.3.51, 914:A.3.3.51,
1124:3.3.39.3, 5000:3.3.388.9, 5000:A.3.3.388.9
Limited finishing workstation 33:14.2, 33:14.3, 33:A.14.3.1(4), 33:A.14.3.7.2

Limited state
Definition 5000:3.3.358, 5000:35.2.17
Limiting oxidant concentration

Definition 77:H.2.41, 86:3.3.34, 86:A.3.3.34
Line burners
Combustion safeguards 86:8.9.2.2, 86:A.8.9.2.2
Line isolation monitors 70:517.160(B), 99:4.3.2.6.3, 99:4.3.3.3.2, 99:A.4.3.2.6.3.1, 99:A.4.3.2.6.3.3,

99:A.4.3.2.6.3.4
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.99
Line supervision 730:8.9

Definition 730:3.3.31, 730:A.3.3.31
Line voltage electrical systems

Automotive fire apparatus 1901:4.5.8, 1901:Chap. 23, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1901:D.3(22), 1911:4.1.2.2
Conductors 1901:23.3, 1901:A.23.3.1
Copyright NFPA
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:6.7.3(3), 1911:Chap. 13, 1911:Chap. 22, 1911:C.3,
1911:D.4
Out-of-service 1911:6.7, 1911:A.6.7.1(4), 1911:A.6.7.3(1)
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.8, 1912:6.19.9.2, 1912:6.19.9.3, 1912:A.6.19.9.3.1, 1912:D.2
Technician qualifications 1071:4.8, 1071:5.8, 1071:A.4.8.1, 1071:A.4.8.5, 1071:A.5.8.3,
1071:A.5.8.4
Definition 1071:3.3.16, 1901:3.3.98, 1912:3.3.27
Health care occupancies 99:8.4.1.2.4, 99:10.2.5, 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(2), 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(4),
99:A.10.2.5, 99:E.4.5, 99:E.4.6
Linen chutes and transport systems 13:21.16, 13:Fig. A.21.16.2.1(a) to Fig. A.21.16.2.1(h), 82:Chap.
5
Lines (hose)
Fuel see Pipes and piping; Piping systems
Handlines see Handlines
Hose see Hose lines
Lines (retardant/suppressant)
Length
Lines (rope-type)
Ascending see Ascending, line
Descending see Descending, line
Fixed see Fixed line system
Life safety see Ropes, Life safety
Links, fusible see Fusible links
Linoleum see Floor coverings
Lint see also Dust; Fibers

Lintels 5000:37.1.2, 5000:D.3.7

Concrete 80:4.8.3.1, 80:10.2.3
Fire doors 80:4.8.3, 80:6.2.3, 80:9.1.3.1, 80:9.2.3, 80:9.3, 80:10.2.3, 80:11.2.3, 80:13.2.3,
80:15.3, 80:A.9.1.3.1, 80:A.9.2.3.1, 80:A.9.3, 80:K.4
Copyright NFPA
Masonry fireplace 211:11.2.1.5, 211:11.2.1.8
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.7.4.1.3, 13:8.9.4.1.3, 13:Fig. A.8.7.4.1.3.2, 13:Fig. A.8.7.4.1.3.3,
13:A.8.9.4.1.4
Lip collapse 1006:F.1

Lip (trench lip) 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.1

Liquefied flammable gas

Flammable
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 497:Fig. 5.9.2(a), 497:Fig. 5.9.2(b), 497:Fig. 5.9.5,
497:Figs. 5.9.11 to 5.9.13, 497:Fig. 5.10.2(a), 497:Fig. 5.10.2(b), 497:Fig. 5.10.5, 497:Figs.
5.10.11 to 5.10.13
Liquefied gas see also Liquefied natural gas (LNG); LP-Gas

Cylinders
Laboratories 45:5.4.1(5), 45:11.1, 45:11.3, 45:A.11.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.122.4, 1:3.3.122.8, 30:3.3.29, 1500:3.3.62, 1500:A.3.3.62, 1991:3.3.37,
1991:A.3.3.37, 1992:3.3.37, 1992:A.3.3.37, 1994:3.3.40.2, 1994:A.3.3.39.2
Facilities 5000:6.4.2.16
Flammable 55:7.2.1.2, 55:7.3.1.7.1
Definition 1:3.3.122.4, 55:3.3.29.4, 5000:3.3.270.2.1
Laboratories
Cylinders 45:5.4.1(5), 45:11.1, 45:11.3, 45:A.11.1.2
Piping 45:11.2, 45:A.11.2.3 to A.11.2.6
Storage 45:11.2, 45:A.11.2.3 to A.11.2.6
Nonflammable 55:7.3.1.8
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:8.3
Vapor-protective clothing, use of 1991:1.2.1.1, 1991:4.4.3.3, 1991:5.1.2, 1991:5.1.3, 1991:7.7,
1991:8.6.11
Liquefied hydrogen see Hydrogen systems
Liquefied hydrogen systems, facilities housing 5000:6.4.2.30
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 1:69.8

Compressed natural gas (CNG), systems converting LNG to 52:12.10, 52:A.12.10.6
Containers see Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers
Definition 1:3.3.122.9, 52:3.3.21.1, 59A:3.3.15
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Foam extinguishing systems for fires 11:6.3.2(4), 11:6.13.1.2.1, 11:6.14, 11:A.6.14, 11:C.1,
11:H.1, 11:H.4
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 497:5.6.5, 497:Figs. 5.9.11 to 5.9.13, 497:Figs. 5.10.11 to
5.10.13
Liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-compressed natural gas (CNG) systems 52:12.10, 52:A.12.10.6
Production, storage, and handling 13:21.14, 59A, 5000:6.4.2.37
Tanker ships 1405:9.7.4.3.3.1, 1405:12.16, 1405:A.12.16
Vehicular fuel systems 1:30.2.9.6, 52, 88A:A.5.3.2, 5000:6.4.2.36
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.3, 1:A.30.2.9.6, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.3,
30A:1.1.2, 30A:7.4.7, 30A:7.6.6, 30A:Chap. 12, 30A:A.1.1.2, 30A:A.7.6.6, 52:Chap. 12,
52:15.2.1, 52:17.9, 52:17.10, 52:A.17.9
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 59A:1.1.2(1), 59A:5.2.2.6, 59A:5.2.2.7, 59A:5.2.4,

59A:5.2.4.2, 59A:10.1 to 10.5, 59A:13.4, 59A:13.5.4, 59A:13.6, 59A:13.15, 59A:14.12.4.1,
59A:A.13.6.6
Appurtenances 52:11.3.1.2, 52:11.12.2, 52:17.2.2.2, 52:17.2.2.3
Definition 52:3.3.6
ASME containers
LNG 59A:Chap. 13
Definition 52:3.3.5, 59A:3.3.5
Drainage system 52:12.2.2.4, 52:14.2.2.6
Fueling facility 52:12.3
Stationary storage containers 59A:Chap. 7
Vehicular fuel 52:11.3 to 11.6, 52:11.8.2, 52:11.12.1, 52:11.12.2, 52:11.13.2, 52:A.4.1,
52:A.11.3.4
Marine vessel fuel systems 52:17.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants 59A
Liquefied petroleum gas see LP-Gas
Liquid borne pathogen

Liquid fuels see Fuel, Liquid; specific fuels, e.g. Gasoline
Liquid level (fire pump)

Pumping 20:5.6.3, 20:B.1.19
Static 20:6.1.2, 20:A.6.1.2
Liquid level gauges see Gauges, Liquid level

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Liquid penetrant inspections 1911:19.7.4
Liquid seal 69:12.2.5, 69:A.12.2.5

Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1500:7.5.2, 1500:A.7.5.2, 1500:F.2, 1992

Definition 472:3.3.50.3, 472:A.3.3.50.3, 1991:3.3.38, 1992:3.3.39, 1992:A.3.3.39
Liquid storage rooms 30:9.8.2, 30:Table 9.9.1, 30:9.9.2, 30:9.9.3, 30:9.12.2, 30:9.16.1, 30:10.3.5,
30:10.9.2, 30:10.13.2, 30:12.3.2, 30:12.6.1, 30:12.8.3, 30:14.3.1, 30:A.9.8.2, 30:A.10.3.5,
30:A.12.8.3, 5000:34.3.5.8
Definition 30:3.3.31, 5000:3.3.534.5
Liquid supplies, fire pump see Water supplies
Liquid surge
Liquid transfer, LP-Gas see LP-Gas, Transfer of liquid
Liquid volume, LP-Gas 58:Annex F
Liquids
Accelerant see Accelerants
Cleaning see Solvents
Combustible see Combustible liquids
Cryogenic see Cryogenic fluids (liquids)
Definition 20:3.3.27, 30:3.3.30, 30:4.2.5, 30A:3.3.9, 30A:A.3.3.9, 33:3.3.7, 34:3.3.7, 35:3.4.3,
45:3.3.42, 99:3.3.100, 99:A.3.3.100, 115:3.3.19, 120:3.3.3.30, 318:3.3.17, 326:3.3.16,
329:3.3.11, 385:3.3.9, 901:3.3.65, 5000:3.3.360
Flammable see Flammable liquids
High fire point
Definition 850:3.3.15.3, 851:3.3.12.3
Ignitible see Ignitible liquids
Less flammable 850:5.2.4.7
Definition 850:3.3.15.4, 851:3.3.12.4
Nonconductive
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, use in 53:F.2, 53:F.4.3
Spray application of see Spray application
Unstable (reactive) see Unstable liquids
Viscous 30:16.3.5
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Volatile see Volatile liquids
Water-miscible 30:9.1.4, 30:10.1.3, 30:12.8.3, 30:16.4.1.1, 30:16.4.1.3, 30:22.7.3.6, 30:28.10.1,
30:A.22.7.3.6
Definition 30:3.3.30.5, 30:16.2.6, 30:A.3.3.30.5
Liquidtight 30:21.5.2, 30:A.21.5.2, 96:5.1.2, 96:7.5.2.1

Definition 30:3.3.32, 96:3.3.35
List, of vessels see Marine vessels
Listening system, assistive see Assistive listening system (ALS)
Listing agency 853:A.4.1

Lithium 484:Annex H, 5000:6.4.2.35
Litigation, civil 921:11.5.7, 921:16.11.2
Litter attendants 1670:6.3.4(16), 1670:6.3.5(16), 1670:6.4.2(9)

Litter tender 1006:5.5.7, 1006:6.2.3

Litters 1006:5.5.7, 1006:6.2.1, 1006:6.2.3, 1006:16.1.11, 1006:17.3.14(B), 1006:A.6.2.1,

1006:A.7.1.4, 1006:A.16.1.11, 1006:A.18.2.14, 1006:Table G.1, 1670:6.3.4(14) to (16),
1670:6.3.5(14) to (16), 1670:6.4.2(8), 1670:6.4.2(9)
Definition 1006:3.3.108, 1670:3.3.71
Live fire training evolutions 1403, 1500:5.3.7, 1500:A.5.3.7

Outside 1402:5.1(3), 1402:5.1(4), 1402:Chap. 13, 1403:Chap. 7, 1403:Chap. 8
Structures, in 1402:5.1(3), 1402:Chap. 10
Combination buildings 1402:Chap. 12
Drill towers 1402:5.1(3), 1402:Chap. 9, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:14.2.2
Gas-fired training structures 1403:Chap. 5
Non-gas-fired training structures 1403:Chap. 6
Smoke buildings 1402:Chap. 11, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:A.12.1
Live fires
Definition 1403:3.3.7, 1404:3.3.16
Live load 5000:5.2.3.1, 5000:15.7.2.2.1, 5000:15.7.2.2.2, 5000:35.6, 5000:35.14.3(2),

5000:A.5.2.3.1, 5000:A.35.6.1.2, 5000:A.35.6.6
Bridges, fire department access 5000:7.1.5.2.5.5(B)
Canopy, protective 5000:A.14.1
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Definition 501:6.2.5.2, 1901:3.3.100, 5000:3.3.367.4, 5000:35.2.20.2
Floor 5000:35.4.2.1, 5000:35.6.1.2, 5000:35.6.3.1, 5000:35.6.3.3, 5000:A.35.6.1.2
Grandstands and bleachers 5000:32.7.8.2.4.3(2)
Helistops 5000:31.9.1(2)
Manufactured housing 501:6.5.2.2, 501:6.5.7.1, 501:7.1.1, 501:7.1.2, 501:7.2.3, 501:7.2.4.2 to
7.2.4.5, 501:A.7.1.1, 501:A.7.1.2
Roof 5000:35.4.2.2, 5000:35.6.1.4.2, 5000:35.7.1, 5000:35.7.2, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Truck and bus garages 5000:35.6.4
Uniform 5000:35.7.1.2.1
Live parts
Appliances 70E:420.10(D)(1)
Capacitors 70:460.2
Elevator hoistways and dumbwaiters 70:620.4
Exposed 70:110.26
Flash protection 70:110.16
Generators, protection 70:445.14
Guarding 70:110.27, 70E:400.16
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.25, 70:502.25, 70:503.25, 70:505.19
Lighting systems, electric discharge 70:410 .XIII, 70:410 .XIV
Luminaires and lamps70:410.5, 70:410.86, 70:410.140(C)
Over 600 volts 70:490.24, 70:490.35, 70E:400.21, 70E:410.8(B)(1), 70E:450.1(G)
Safe work conditions 70B:7.4.5, 70E:Chap. 1, 70E:Annex E
Theaters 70:520.7
Transformers, guarding 70:450.8(C)
Unsafe work conditions 70E:110.8(A)(2)
Livestock, lightning protection for 780:Annex H
Living area
Definition 72:3.3.95, 101:3.3.17.5, 5000:3.3.33.11
Living units see Dwelling units

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LNG see Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Load, connected (gas utilization equipment)

Load, electrical see Electrical load
Load, fire equipment

Design
Definition 1983:3.3.35.1, 1983:A.3.3.35.1
Impact
Definition 1983:3.3.35.2, 1983:A.3.3.35.2
Proof load
Definition 1983:3.3.35.3, 1983:A.3.3.35.3
Load, fixed guideway transit systems

Combustible load of a vehicle 130:7.2.2(1)
Effective fire load
Hazard load 130:E.2
Occupant load, stations 130:5.5.5, 130:A.5.5.5.6.2.1, 130:C.1
Passenger load
Detraining load
Entraining load 130:5.5.5.1, 130:5.5.5.2.1, 130:5.5.5.6.1, 130:5.5.5.6.2, 130:A.5.5.5.6.2.1
Link load
Total fire load
Load, flood see Flood load
Load, fuel see Fuel load
Load, occupant see Occupant load
Load, rescue
Definition 1670:3.3.73, 1670:A.3.3.73
Heavy 1006:8.2.4, 1006:9.1.10, 1006:9.1.11, 1006:9.2.10, 1006:9.2.11, 1006:A.8.2.3,
1006:A.8.2.5, 1006:A.9.1.10, 1006:A.9.1.11
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Mass 1006:6.1.1 to 6.1.4
Maximum working
Stabilization 1006:8.2.3, 1006:9.1.10, 1006:9.1.11, 1006:9.2.10, 1006:9.2.11, 1006:9.2.15(B),
1006:A.8.2.3, 1006:A.9.1.10, 1006:A.9.1.11
Surcharge
Surcharge loads 1006:A.8.2.5
Test 1006:5.5.14
Definition 1006:3.3.112, 1006:A.3.3.112
Load, structural see also Dead load; Live load; Occupant load; Snow load; Wind load
Bridges, fire department access 5000:7.1.5.2.5.5
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.7.2.2, 5000:15.8.4, 5000:A.15.7.2.2.3
Combinations 5000:35.15
Crane 5000:35.6.8
Definition 5000:3.3.367, 5000:35.2.20
Design 5000:8.3.3.2.3, 5000:8.4.2, 5000:15.4.3.1, 5000:31.9.1(2), 5000:35.1.2.2, 5000:35.4.2,
5000:35.5 to 35.15, 5000:36.1.1, 5000:A.8.3.3.2.3, 5000:A.8.4.2, 5000:A.35.6.1.2 to A.35.12
Glass and glazing 5000:46.10
Grandstands and bleachers 5000:32.7.4.1, 5000:32.7.8.2.1, 5000:32.7.8.2.2, 5000:32.7.8.2.4.3(2)
Ice 5000:35.13
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.3.1, 5000:5.5.3, 5000:5.5.4.1, 5000:A.5.2.3.1,
5000:A.5.5.4.1
Roof 5000:15.7.2.2.2, 5000:35.1.2.8.8, 5000:35.4.2.2, 5000:35.6.1.4.2, 5000:35.7, 5000:38.11.2,
5000:A.35.1.2.8.8, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Soil lateral 5000:35.11, 5000:Table 36.3.4(b)
Walls
Fire barrier walls 5000:8.4.2, 5000:A.8.4.2
Fire walls 5000:8.3.1.1, 5000:8.3.2.2.4, 5000:8.3.3.2.3, 5000:A.8.3.1.1, 5000:A.8.3.3.2.3
Load and return (by air tanker)

Load-bearing attachment points see Attachment points
Load-bearing connectors
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Load-bearing elements 101:43.2.2.3, 221:5.2.4
Definition 101:3.3.145, 221:3.3.3.1, 5000:3.3.174.2
Load-carrying equipment, wildland fire fighting 1977:5.8, 1977:6.8, 1977:7.8, 1977:8.1.1,

1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.14, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.16, 1977:A.4.1.7, 1977:A.8.9.4.1,
1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Load effects
Definition 5000:3.3.365, 5000:35.2.18
Load factor 5000:11.3.1.2, 5000:27.4.4.6.1, 5000:27.4.4.6.2, 5000:28.1.6

Definition 5000:3.3.206.2, 5000:35.2.19
Load interrupter switches 70E:450.1(E)(5)
Load limit indicators 1911:19.8.4.19

Definition 1901:3.3.101, 1911:3.3.76
Loaders (fireworks)
Loading capacities
Active multiplex systems 72:8.6.3.1.7, 72:A.8.6.3.1.7
Digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR) hunt groups 72:8.6.3.2.2.2(C), 72:A.8.6.3.2.2.2(C)
Directly connected noncoded systems 72:8.6.3.6.2
McCulloh systems 72:8.6.3.3.3, 72:A.8.6.3.3.3.7
One-way private radio alarm systems 72:8.6.3.5.6
Supervising station communication methods 72:Table A.8.6.1
System unit 72:8.6.4.6
Two-way radio frequency (RF) multiplex systems 72:8.6.3.4.5, 72:Table 8.6.3.4.5
Loading racks see Racks, Loading
Lobbies
Apartment buildings 5000:25.3.3.2(2)
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.1.6.1, 5000:16.2.3.3.5, 5000:16.3.3.2, 5000:16.3.6
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.3.2(1), 5000:18.6.3.3.2.1
Elevators see Elevators
Exit discharge, as 5000:11.5.1.7
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.6.1(4)
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.7.2, 5000:24.3.3.2(2), 5000:A.24.2.7.2
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Local alarm systems see Alarm systems
Local application carbon dioxide systems 12:4.4.4.1, 12:4.5.6.1, 12:4.6.5.6, 12:Chap. 6, 12:Annex
F
Local application clean agent systems 2001:Chap. 6

Local application water mist systems 750:6.2.1

Local control 130:7.6.1.2

Local ventilation 30B:5.4.5

Locating devices 1006:9.1.5, 1006:9.2.5, 1006:17.3.11, 1006:18.2.9

Locations
Definition70E:100.I
Lock boxes 1620:9.3.6.2 see also Key boxes

Definition 1620:3.3.16, 1620:A.3.3.16
Lock hopper
Locked-rotor current
Locker rooms 5000:12.22, 5000:Table 21.3.2.1, 5000:Table 21.4.4.7, 5000:Table 24.3.2.3,

5000:Table 25.3.2.2
Lockers 5000:12.25.2
Damage control/emergency gear 1405:9.7.5.1
Hazardous materials storage see Hazardous materials, Storage lockers
Lockout (flame effect)

Definition 160:3.3.26, 160:A.3.3.26
Lockout-tagout 70B:7.4.2, 70B:7.4.4, 70B:10.2.7.2, 70B:10.3.7.1, 70E:110.8(B), 70E:120.1,

70E:120.2, 70E:205.6, 70E:Annex G
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Definition 70E:120.2(F)(2)(k), 1670:3.3.74, 1670:3.3.139, 1670:A.3.3.74
Heat recovery steam generators 85:8.7.1.1.2.2, 85:8.9.3.2.9
Rescue 1670:8.3.4(3), 1670:A.8.3.4(3), 1670:H.1
Tanks 326:5.1, 326:5.3.3, 326:A.5.1.1, 326:A.5.1.3
Lockout valves
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.1.2, 12:4.3.3.4, 12:4.5.4.13.1, 12:4.5.5, 12:4.5.6.1,
12:9.3.3.2.3, 12:A.1.3.5, 12:A.4.3.3.3.2, 12:A.4.5.5.3
Definition 12:3.3.3
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.5.1.4.3
Locks 730:6.6.3.2, 730:6.8.1.2.6, 730:7.2, 730:7.3.1, 730:7.3.3 to 7.3.5, 730:7.3.6.5, 730:8.13.2.1.1,

730:A.7.2, 5000:11.1.9, 5000:11.2.1.5, 5000:11.2.1.6, 5000:11.9.1.1(4), 5000:15.6.2.1.4.11,
5000:15.7.3.4.4(1), 5000:A.11.2.1.1.3, 5000:A.11.2.1.5.4 to A.11.2.1.5.12, 5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6,
5000:A.11.2.1.6.2
Access control see Access control
Active 731:6.1.4.5, 731:6.1.6.2.2, 731:A.6.1.4.5.1, 731:A.6.1.6.2.2
Definition 731:3.3.2, 731:A.3.3.2
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.2.2.2, 101:21.2.2.2, 5000:20.1.2.5, 5000:20.2.2.2.1 to
20.2.2.2.3, 5000:20.3.6.2(1), 5000:20.3.7.7(3)
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.2.2, 101:31.2.2.2.2, 101:A.30.2.2.2.2.1, 730:15.3.3(10),
730:15.3.4(10), 730:15.3.5(5), 5000:25.2.2.2.2, 5000:25.3.6.3, 5000:A.25.2.2.2.2.1
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.2.3 to 12.2.2.2.6, 101:13.2.2.2.3 to 13.2.2.2.6, 730:16.4.1.2.3,
5000:16.2.2.2.3 to 16.2.2.2.6
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.2.2, 101:38.2.2.2.4, 101:39.2.2.2.2 to 39.2.2.2.4,
101:A.38.2.2.2.2, 730:19.4.2.6, 730:19.4.2.9, 730:19.4.6.1, 730:19.4.7.1, 730:19.4.8,
5000:28.2.2.2.2, 5000:28.2.2.2.4, 5000:A.28.2.2.2.2
Construction sites 1:16.3.4.3
Crossbar 730:6.7.1.1
Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.2.2, 1:20.3.2.3, 1:A.20.3.2.2, 101:16.2.2.2.3 to 16.2.2.2.5,
101:17.2.2.2.3 to 17.2.2.2.5, 5000:18.2.2.2.4 to 18.2.2.2.7, 5000:A.18.2.2.2.6
Delayed egress see Delayed egress locks
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:20.7.2.1.1, 1:20.7.2.5, 101:22.2.11.7 to 22.2.11.12,
101:22.4.5.2.2, 101:23.2.11.7 to 23.2.11.10, 101:23.4.5.2.2, 101:A.22.2.11.8, 101:A.23.2.11.8,
5000:21.1.2.2.1, 5000:21.1.2.2.2, 5000:21.1.3.1.3 to 21.1.3.1.5, 5000:21.1.3.2, 5000:21.2.11.2,
5000:21.2.11.3, 5000:21.2.11.6 to 21.2.11.12, 5000:21.4.5.2.2, 5000:A.21.1.2.2.2,
5000:A.21.1.3.2, 5000:A.21.2.11.7
Door 1:14.5.2, 1:A.14.5.2.7 to A.14.5.2.11, 101:7.2.1.5, 101:7.2.1.5.7 to 7.2.5.11, 101:7.2.1.6,
101:9.6.5.2(4), 101:A.7.2.1.6.1(4), 101:A.7.2.1.6.1(5), 101:A.7.2.1.6.2, 730:7.2.19
Basement 730:7.3.6.8
Fire doors 80:4.1.3.1, 80:4.6.3.1, 80:6.4.4, 80:A.4.6.3.1, 80:A.6.1.2, 80:A.6.4.3,
80:A.6.4.4.5.1 to A.6.4.4.11
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Hoistway doors 80:14.2.1.3.6, 80:14.2.1.3.7, 80:14.2.3.7
Sliding doors 730:7.3.6.6, 730:7.3.6.7, 730:7.3.7.3
Specialty doors 730:7.3.7.1 to 7.3.7.4
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.2.2, 101:14.2.2.2.3, 101:15.2.2.2.2, 101:15.2.2.2.3,
730:11.4.1.3(G), 730:11.4.1.10, 730:11.4.2.4, 730:11.4.3, 730:11.4.3.2, 5000:17.2.2.2.2 to
17.2.2.2.5
Electronic 730:7.2.1(3), 730:7.2.3, 730:7.7.2.1.3, 730:7.7.2.2 to 7.7.2.5, 730:7.7.2.8
Fences 730:6.4.4.4, 730:6.4.5
Fire apparatus access roads or fire lanes 1:18.2.4.2.5
Grille, sliding or roll-up 730:6.7.5, 730:7.3.7.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.2.2 to 18.2.2.2.5, 101:18.7.3.2, 101:19.2.2.2.2 to 19.2.2.2.5,
101:A.18.2.2.2.4(1), 101:A.18.2.2.2.4(2), 101:A.19.2.2.2.4(1), 101:A.19.2.2.2.4(2),
5000:19.1.1.1.6, 5000:19.1.2.6, 5000:19.2.2.2.2 to 19.2.2.2.6, 5000:19.3.6.3.2, 5000:19.4.3.6.2(3),
5000:A.19.2.2.2.4(2)
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.2.2, 101:29.2.2.2.2, 730:14.4.3(2), 730:14.4.3(3), 730:14.4.6(6),
730:14.4.7, 730:14.4.8(1), 5000:24.2.2.2.2, 5000:24.3.6.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.2.2, 730:20.4.1.4.2, 730:20.5.2, 5000:29.2.2.2.2
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.2.3.3 to 26.2.3.5, 101:A.26.2.3.5.1, 5000:23.2.3.3,
5000:23.2.3.4, 5000:23.2.3.6, 5000:23.2.3.7, 5000:23.3.5.5, 5000:A.23.2.3.6.1
Manufactured housing 501:4.5.2.3, 501:4.6.3, 501:4.7, 501:4.8.2, 501:4.8.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.2.2, 101:36.2.2.2.4, 101:37.2.2.2.2, 101:37.2.2.2.4,
101:A.36.2.2.2.2, 101:A.37.2.2.2.2, 730:18.4.3.1, 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(1), 730:18.4.6.3.4.3(7),
730:18.4.6.3.4.3(9), 5000:27.2.2.2.2, 5000:27.2.2.2.4, 5000:A.27.2.2.2.2
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.4.4, 101:24.2.4.5, 101:24.2.4.7, 101:24.2.4.10,
730:13.4.1(14), 730:13.4.2.2, 5000:22.2.4.4, 5000:22.2.4.5, 5000:22.2.4.7, 5000:22.2.4.10,
5000:A.22.2.4.7
Parking structures 730:21.4.1.2(F), 5000:30.8.2.2.2.2
Remote power-unlocking capability 101:22.2.11.8 to 22.2.11.12, 101:22.4.5.1.4(5), 101:23.2.11.8,
101:23.2.11.9, 101:23.4.5.1.4(5), 101:A.22.2.11.8, 101:A.23.2.11.8, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.11,
5000:15.7.3.4.4(1), 5000:19.2.2.2.5, 5000:21.1.3.1.3, 5000:21.1.3.1.4, 5000:21.1.3.2,
5000:21.2.11.7 to 21.2.11.12, 5000:21.4.5.1.4(5), 5000:55.2.5.2(4), 5000:A.21.1.3.2,
5000:A.21.2.11.7
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.2.5.3 to 32.2.2.5.5, 101:32.3.2.2.2,
101:33.2.2.5.3 to 33.2.2.5.7, 101:33.3.2.2.2, 5000:26.2.2.4.4 to 26.2.2.4.8, 5000:26.2.3.6.5(1),
5000:26.3.2.1.2(3) to 26.3.2.1.2(7), 5000:26.3.3.7.20
Safes 730:7.7.2.1.3, 730:7.7.2.2 to 7.7.2.5, 730:7.7.2.8, 730:7.7.2.10, 730:7.9, 730:7.10
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.2.2, 5000:30.2.2.2.2, 5000:30.8.2.2.2.2
Vaults 730:7.9, 730:7.10
Window 80:17.4.2, 730:7.4.1, 730:13.4.2.4
Lockups 5000:21.1.1.6, 5000:21.4.5, 5000:A.21.1.1.6

Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.11.2, 101:13.2.11.2, 5000:16.2.5.6.10, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.10
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Definition 101:3.3.146, 5000:3.3.369
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.4.5, 101:23.4.5
Health care occupancies 5000:20.2.11.2
Hotel and dormitory occupancies 5000:24.2.11.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.11.2
Lodging facilities, temporary See Hotels
Lodging houses 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.17, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.13,
1:20.10, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(h), 1:Table 60.3.2.3, 1:A.13.3.2.17.3.3, 101:Chap. 26, 5000:Chap. 23,
5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.2(4), 5000:51.2.1(6),
5000:55.2.3.5.2
Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.6.5.3, 5000:12.6.7.6, 5000:12.15.4, 5000:12.45.3
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:Table 6.7.5, 901:A.6.5.3
Classification of occupancy 101:26.1.4, 5000:23.1.3
Definition 1:3.3.165.16, 1:6.1.8.1.2, 72:3.3.97, 101:3.3.147, 101:6.1.8.1.2, 1620:3.3.17,
5000:3.3.370, 5000:6.1.8.1.2
Means of escape 101:26.2, 101:A.26.2.3.5.1, 5000:23.2, 5000:A.23.2.3.6.1
Multiple occupancies 101:26.1.2
Occupant load 101:26.1.7, 5000:23.1.6
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b)
Logging voice recorder 1221:7.6.1, 1221:A.7.6.1(3)

Logic burner management systems see Burner management systems
Logistics
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.5, 1143:A.6.5
Logs
Outside storage of 1:31.3.1.1(5), 1:31.3.2.1.6.2, 1:31.3.8, 1:A.31.3.8.1.1 to A.31.3.8.3.6
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Lookout
Looped sprinkler systems

Definition 13:3.4.7
Loose houses 1:45.5.6

Loss 1250:4.2.3, 1250:5.2.2, 1250:5.2.3, 1250:6.4.6, 1250:A.5.2

Fire loss analysis diagrams, fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 6, 170:B.5
Prevention of 1250:4.2.3(1), 1250:6.2(2), 1250:A.7.2, 1250:B.3
Fire loss prevention manager 601:4.1.2, 601:A.4.1
Security services, role of 601
Reduction of 1250:4.2.3(2), 1250:6.1.2, 1250:6.2(3), 1250:A.7.2, 1250:B.4
Loss of phase (fire pump) 20:10.4.7.2.2

Lot (property)
Lots, explosives interchange see Explosive materials/explosives, Interchange lots
Loudspeaker intercommunication systems 70:640
Loudspeakers, alarm 72:4.4.7.2.1, 72:6.8.4.5, 72:6.8.4.6, 72:6.9.7, 72:6.9.10.3, 72:7.8.1,

72:A.4.4.7.2.1, 72:A.6.9.7, 72:A.7.8.1.2, 72:C.1, 72:E.2.3.17.2, 5000:7.2.3.2.15.5, 5000:D.2.3.2.15.5
see also Voice/alarm communications, emergency
Louvers 80:4.1.3.1, 80:6.3.4.4

Automatic 80:6.4.6, 80:A.6.1.2
Oil-burning equipment 31:5.6
Smoke doors, in 105:4.5.7
Low angles see Angles
Low-energy foam systems see Foam extinguishing systems
Low-expansion foam 16:1.1.2, 16:A.1.2, 16:A.3.3.3

Manual fire fighting use 1145:5.3.1.2.1, 1145:6.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.2.4, 1145:6.2.3.2
Low-expansion foam extinguishing systems 11
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Aircraft hangars 409:6.1.1(2), 409:6.2.3.3, 409:6.2.3.4, 409:6.2.5.2, 409:6.2.5.4, 409:6.2.6.2,
409:7.1.1(2), 409:7.4, 409:7.8.3, 409:9.14.1(1), 409:9.14.2(1), 409:9.14.5.3, 409:9.14.7.4,
409:9.14.13.8.2 to 9.14.13.8.7, 409:Chap. 11, 409:A.6.2.3.4.2, 409:A.6.2.5.4.2, 409:A.6.2.5.4.4,
409:A.6.2.6.2, 409:A.7.4
Marine applications 11:Chap. 9, 301:9.2.9, 301:14.9.1(1)
Low fire
Low flame spread rating

Definition 820:3.3.56.2, 820:A.3.3.56.2
Low hazard contents 101:6.2.2.2, 101:A.6.2.2.2, 1142:5.2.4, 5000:6.3.2.2, 5000:Table 7.4.1,

5000:7.4.3.6.3, 5000:7.6.3.1, 5000:8.12.3(3), 5000:29.1.3.1.1(1), 5000:29.1.3.1.2(1), 5000:29.2.4.1.2,
5000:48.7.8.4.2(2), 5000:A.6.3.2.2, 5000:A.7.4.3.6.3
Definition 1:3.3.128.2, 1:A.3.3.128.2, 221:3.3.1.1, 520:3.3.7.2
Doors for occupancies with 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:11.2.1.6.1, 5000:11.2.1.8.2,
5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6
Occupancy classification, change of 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1
Storage occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 5000:30.2.4.1, 5000:30.3.4.1(1), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Low melting point materials 30A:5.2.1, 30A:5.2.7

Low NO operation, boiler furnaces 85:5.3.9, 85:6.6.3.2.2.3, 85:6.7.3.2.2.3, 85:6.8.3.2.2.3,

x
85:A.5.3.9, 85:Annex D
Low-oxygen ovens 86:1.1.3, 86:4.2.4.2, 86:10.2, 86:A.10.2.1.2 to A.10.2.14

Definition 86:3.3.45.1, 86:A.3.3.45.1
Low-power radio transmitters 72:6.17, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:11.6.2, 72:11.7.7, 72:A.6.17

Security systems, electronic 731:4.1.4.3, 731:4.5.9, 731:8.1.2.1, 731:Table 10.4.3(a), 731:A.4.5.9
Low pressure
Definition 12:3.3.8.2, 12:A.3.3.8.2
Gas pipe sizing 54:6.4.1, 54:Fig. C.7(a), 54:A.6.4.1, 54:C.3.2, 54:C.5(2), 54:C.7(5)
Protection, gas appliances 54:5.11
Low pressure tanks 30:21.4.2.1.5, 30:21.4.2.2, 30:21.4.3.3

Definition 30:3.3.47.4, 120:3.3.31, 122:3.3.41.2
Underground mines 120:7.6.2.8, 122:10.4, 122:10.6, 122:A.10.3, 122:A.10.4, 122:A.10.6.2.1
Low pressure water mist systems 750:5.3.3, 750:5.4.2, 750:7.3.2(2), 750:7.3.7(2), 750:7.4.2,
750:7.5.6, 750:9.3, 750:12.2.2.2, 750:A.5.4.2.2, 750:A.9.2, 750:A.9.3, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(c)
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Low suction throttling valves see Valves
Low-voltage circuits, equipment, and systems 1901:Chap. 13, 1901:Fig. B.2

Definition 1071:3.3.17, 1901:3.3.102, 1906:3.3.53, 1912:3.3.28
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.2.1, 1911:Chap. 8, 1911:Chap. 17, 1911:C.3,
1911:D.3, 1911:D.4
Out-of-service 1911:6.7, 1911:A.6.7.1(4), 1911:A.6.7.3(1)
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.7, 1912:5.12, 1912:6.12, 1912:A.6.12.1 to A.6.12.4, 1912:D.3
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:Chap. 6
Lower explosive limit 86:8.4.1.4, 86:8.4.1.7, 86:8.4.1.8(3), 86:8.4.2.2(2), 86:8.7.1.3, 86:12.1.5.1(D),

86:E.2
Correction factor, continuous process ovens 86:10.1.5.2, 86:A.10.1.5.2
Vapor ventilation rate and 86:10.1.6.1, 86:10.1.6.2, 86:10.1.7.3, 86:10.1.8.1 to 10.1.8.4,
86:A.10.1.6.1, 86:A.10.1.6.2(A), 86:A.10.1.6.2(D), 86:A.10.1.8.2 to A.10.1.8.4
Lower flammable limit 921:5.2.3.2, 921:6.3.7.11.2.1, 921:21.8.2.1.2, 921:21.8.2.1.6, 921:21.8.2.3

Definition 36:3.3.19, 36:A.3.3.19, 52:3.3.28, 68:3.3.12.1, 68:A.3.3.12.1, 69:3.3.19.1, 77:H.2.33.1,
91:3.3.6, 115:3.3.20, 326:3.3.17, 326:A.3.3.17, 329:3.3.12, 329:A.3.3.12, 654:3.3.15,
820:3.3.28.1, 853:3.3.18, 5000:3.3.354.2, 5000:A.3.3.354.2
Solvents 36:8.2.9, 86:Annex D
Spray applications, solvents and coating materials for 33:Annex B
Lowering system 1006:5.5.8 to 5.5.10, 1006:5.5.12, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:18.2.14, 1670:6.3.4(13),

1670:6.3.5(13), 1670:6.4.2(5), 1670:7.3.3(10), 1670:A.6.3.4(13), 1670:A.6.3.5(13), 1670:A.7.3.3(10)
Definition 1006:3.3.115, 1006:A.3.3.115, 1670:3.3.76, 1670:A.3.3.76
Lowest floor see also Flood resistant design and construction

Definition 225:3.3.17, 225:A.3.3.17
Lowest observable adverse effect level (LOAEL) 2001:1.5.1.2.1, 2001:A.1.5.1.2

LP-Gas 1:Chap. 69, 58, 59 see also Fuel gas; Propane

Ammonia contamination 58:4.5, 58:A.4.5
Buildings, in see Buildings, LP-Gas
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:6.2.4, 120:7.2
Cultural property occupancies, use at 909:13.4.2.4, 909:13.4.4.2
Cylinders see LP-Gas cylinders
Definition 1:3.3.122.10, 58:3.3.37, 59:3.3.21, 85:3.3.72.7, 302:3.3.27, 302:A.3.3.27, 501:10.2.32,
1192:3.3.39, 5000:3.3.270.4
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Detectors 1192:6.4.8
Fire investigations 921:6.3.7.10.3, 921:9.2.2, 921:9.4, 921:21.8.2.2.1, 921:21.8.2.2.3,
921:21.15.5, 921:28.4.2.1, 921:28.7.2.2, 921:A.28.4.2.1
Flame effects before an audience 58:6.19.10, 58:6.19.10.3
Fuel dispensing systems and devices see Fuel dispensing systems and devices, LP-Gas
Handling 1:Chap. 69, 58, 59
Hazardous (classified) locations, in 497:5.7.2
Heaters 241:5.2.4, 241:5.2.5
Impoundment 58:6.4.5.3, 58:6.4.5.4, 58:6.4.6, 58:12.5, 58:12.7.3, 58:A.6.4.6, 59:6.5, 59:6.7.3,
59:6.7.4, 59:6.7.7
Installations
Distribution facilities 5000:6.4.2.38
Nonstationary 58:6.5.4
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2, 1192:5.3, 1192:5.4.3, 1192:5.6.2.2, 1192:5.9.1.2,
1192:5.9.2.2, 1192:5.9.2.3, 1192:5.12, 1192:5.12.2, 1192:A.5.2.12, 1192:A.5.2.19,
1192:Annex B
Stationary 58:4.3.1, 58:5.2.7.1, 58:6.5.2, 58:6.8.1.1
Manufactured homes 501:10.4.12, 501A:4.3.2, 501A:4.3.8, 501A:A.4.3.8, 501A:C.1.5 to C.1.8
Marine shipping and receiving 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:Chap. 13, 58:Chap. 14, 1405:9.7.4.3.3.1,
1405:12.16, 1405:A.12.16
Odorization 58:4.2, 58:5.2.8.5, 58:A.4.2.1, 58:A.4.2.3, 59:4.2, 59:A.4.2, 921:9.2.4, 921:9.9.7.2,
921:21.8.3.3, 921:21.15.6, 921:A.9.9.7.2, 921:B.6
Parking structures 88A:5.4, 5000:30.8.3.2.1(2)
Permits 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:69.1.2
Piping and piping systems see LP-Gas systems
Properties of 58:Annex B
Refrigerated storage 58:6.4.6, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:7.2.2.10, 58:Chap. 12, 58:14.2.1.4,
58:A.6.4.6
Storage 13:21.13, 58, 59
Tanker ships 1405:9.7.4.3.3.1, 1405:12.16, 1405:A.12.16
Tar kettles, use with 1:16.7.2, 1:16.7.4.2.6, 1:69.3.12.3.5
Tents 5000:32.3.6.5
Transfer of liquid 1:69.3.5, 1:69.4, 1:A.69.3.5.1, 1:A.69.4.1, 58:4.3.3, 58:4.4, 58:6.5, 58:6.18.2,
58:6.19.1.5, 58:Chap. 7, 58:9.1.1(3), 58:9.4, 58:14.2.1, 58:A.4.4, 58:A.6.5.1, 58:A.6.18.2.5,
58:A.9.1.1(3), 58:A.9.4.3.5, 58:A.9.4.7, 58:A.14.2.1, 59:5.8, 59:5.9.4.1, 59:11.2, 59:A.11.2.2.4 to
A.11.2.3.2
Low emission transfer 58:6.5.4.4, 58:6.24.4.3, 58:6.26.5, 58:11.4.1.6
Definition 58:3.3.38, 58:A.3.3.38
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Marine terminals 58:Chap. 13
Transportation 1:69.6, 58:4.4, 58:6.19.1.4, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:6.19.3.6, 58:Chap. 9, 58:A.4.4
Vehicles, use in see LP-Gas systems
Wastewater treatment, found in 820:Table D.1.1, 820:D.2.6
LP-Gas appliances 1:10.11.7, 1:20.1.4.3(6), 1:20.1.4.5.4.9, 1:69.3.9, 1:69.3.10.2, 1:69.3.10.3.4 to

69.3.10.3.10, 1:69.3.10.7, 1:69.3.10.8.4, 1:69.3.11, 1:69.3.12.6 to 69.3.12.8, 1:A.69.3.10.2.7,
1:A.69.3.12.7.6, 58:5.20, 58:A.5.20.6, 58:A.5.20.7
Conversion to LP-Gas 58:5.20.2
Installation of 58:6.19.2, 58:6.19.8, 58:6.20, 58:6.23.7, 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7,
58:A.6.23.7.6
Pipe sizing between second-stage regulator and appliance 58:Table 15.1(c), 58:Table 15.1(e),
58:Table 15.1(g), 58:Table 15.1(j), 58:Table 15.1(l)
LP-Gas containers 1:69.2, 1:69.3.10, 1:69.4.2.2, 1:69.5.2.1.3, 1:69.5.2.1.4, 1:69.5.3, 1:A.69.2.1.1.1

to 69.2.1.4.3, 1:A.69.3.10.2.7, 1:A.69.3.10.8.3, 58:5.2, 58:6.6.1.2, 58:6.6.1.4, 58:6.6.1.6, 58:6.19.4.5
to 6.19.4.10, 58:6.19.9, 58:6.25.3, 58:7.2.2, 58:8.4.2, 58:8.4.3, 58:8.5, 58:9.3.2.6 to 9.3.2.9,
58:9.3.3.5, 58:9.3.3.6, 58:9.6.2.2, 58:11.3.3, 58:11.7.1.2, 58:A.5.2.1.1 to A.5.2.8.3, 58:A.6.6.1.4,
58:A.6.19.9.3, 58:A.6.25.3, 58:A.7.2.2.5, 58:A.8.4.2.1, 58:A.8.4.2.2, 58:A.8.5, 921:9.4.1 to 9.4.3,
921:A.9.4.1.1, 921:A.9.4.1.2 see also Cylinders
API-ASME see API-ASME containers (or tanks), LP-Gas
Appurtenances 1:69.2.1.2, 1:69.2.2, 1:69.3.12.4, 58:5.2.1.2(C), 58:5.7, 58:6.7, 58:6.26.3,
58:A.5.7.1.2 to A.5.7.5.3
Engine fuel systems 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:11.4, 58:11.7, 58:11.8.1.2, 58:11.8.1.3, 58:A.11.8.1.2
Leaks 58:5.2.3.3, 58:9.3.2.6, 58:9.3.3.5
Non-engine fuel systems 58:6.23.3.1(F)
Protection of 58:5.2.6, 58:6.8.1.4, 58:6.8.3.4, 58:6.8.3.5, 58:6.8.3.14, 58:9.3.3.4, 58:9.4.5,
58:9.6.2.2, 58:9.6.2.4, 58:9.6.2.5
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.10, 1192:5.2.11
ASME see ASME containers, LP-Gas
Balconies, on 1:69.3.10, 1:A.69.3.10.2.7, 1:A.69.3.10.8.3
Buildings containing see Buildings, LP-Gas
Buried 59:5.5.2.1, 59:5.5.2.2
Definition 59:3.3.6
Capacity 58:4.3.1, 58:5.2.1.7, 58:5.2.1.8, 58:7.4.2, 58:8.3.2.3, 58:8.3.3.1, 58:9.3.3, 58:11.3.5,
58:A.7.4.2.2, 58:A.7.4.2.4, 58:Annex F
Definition (water capacity)58:3.3.80
Connections 58:5.9.6
Container pressure
Corrosion prevention 58:5.2.1.4, 58:5.2.3.3, 58:6.6.1(I), 58:6.6.6.1(H), 58:6.6.6.3(4), 58:6.16,
58:A.6.16, 59:5.5.1.4, 59:5.5.2.9, 59:6.3.4.10, 59:7.1.9, 59:7.1.10, 59:A.5.5.2.9
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Definition 1:3.3.65.6, 58:3.3.14, 59:3.3.8, 1192:3.3.40
Demonstrations, use in 58:6.19.9, 58:A.6.19.9.3
DOT 1:69.2.1.1.1, 1:69.2.1.1.2.1, 1:69.2.1.3.2.3, 58:5.2.2.2, 58:5.2.3, 58:5.2.7.3, 58:5.7.2.2,
58:5.7.2.4, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:9.3.1, 58:9.3.3.2, 58:11.3.1.1, 58:11.3.1.4, 58:11.3.1.4(A) see
also Cylinders, DOT
Engine fuel systems 58:5.2.4.4, 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:6.2.2, 58:11.3, 58:11.4, 58:11.7, 58:11.8.1.2,
58:11.8.1.3, 58:A.11.3.1, 58:A.11.3.7, 58:A.11.8.1.2
Fabrication 58:5.2.1.1, 58:5.2.4 to 5.2.7, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:A.5.2.5.3 to A.5.2.5.7
Field-erected 59:5.2.2, 59:5.2.3
Filling 58:6.3.10, 58:6.5.2, 58:6.5.4, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.22.3.1, 58:6.22.3.2, 58:7.2.2,
58:7.4, 58:8.4.1.4, 58:14.2.2.3, 58:A.7.2.2.5, 58:A.7.4.2.2 to A.7.4.4, 58:F.5.2
Volumetric method filling (loading) 58:5.2.5.7, 58:5.7.5.3, 58:7.4.2.1, 58:7.4.2.4, 58:Table
7.4.2.4(a) to Table 7.4.2.3(c), 58:7.4.3, 58:A.5.2.5.7, 58:A.5.7.5.3, 58:A.7.4.2.4, 58:A.7.4.3.2(A)
Weight method filling 58:7.4.2.1 to 7.4.2.3, 58:A.7.4.2.2
Filling density 59:5.7, 59:Table 5.7.2, 59:7.4.5, 59:A.7.4.5, 59:Annex B
Fire protection 1:69.6.1.2, 58:6.19.11.1, 58:8.5, 58:A.8.5, A.13.1.8
Heating systems 59:6.3.4.3, 59:9.1.1, 59:9.1.2
Horizontal 58:5.7.3.7, 58:6.6.3
Impoundment 58:6.4.5.3, 58:6.4.5.4, 58:6.4.6, 58:12.5, 58:12.7.3, 58:A.6.4.5.3, 58:A.6.4.6,
59:6.5, 59:6.7.3, 59:6.7.4, 59:6.7.7
Installation 1:69.3.2.1, 1:69.3.6, 1:A.69.3.6.1.4, 58:6.6, 58:6.19.2, 58:6.19.11, 58:11.7,
58:A.6.6.1.4 to A.6.6.7.3(4), 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7, 59:5.5, 59:6.3, 59:A.5.5.2.9,
59:A.6.3.4.2
Insulation system 58:5.2.8.3(B), 58:6.25.5.1, 58:A.6.25.5.1, 58:Annex H, 59:10.4.2, 59:10.5.2,
59:13.4.3.1, 59:13.4.3.5, 59:A.13.4.3.1, 59:A.13.4.3.5
Leaks 58:5.2.3.3, 58:9.3.2.6, 58:9.3.3.5
Lightning protection for 59:4.8.6
Liquid level gauges 58:5.7.5, 58:A.5.7.5.3
Location 1:69.3.2.2, 58:6.2, 58:6.3, 58:6.4.4.5, 58:6.4.5.4 to 6.4.5.10, 58:6.4.5.12, 58:11.7.3,
58:A.6.4.5.8, 58:Annex I
Flammable and combustible liquids storage and 30:22.4.2.4 to 22.4.2.6
Nonrefrigerated containers 59:5.4, 59:A.5.4.1.9
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.3
Refrigerated containers 59:6.7
Manifolds 59:5.4.4, 59:7.3
Marking see Markings, LP-Gas containers
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Maximum volume 59:Annex B, 59:Annex C
Mounded 58:5.2.8.3(B), 58:5.7.2.8, 58:Table 6.3.1, 58:6.3.4, 58:6.4.4, 58:6.6.1.6, 58:6.6.6.3,
58:6.16.1, 58:6.25.5.3, 58:6.26.2, 58:Annex K, 59:5.5.2.2, 59:5.5.2.10, 59:5.5.4, 59:5.9.2,
59:10.2.5, 59:10.6.3, 59:13.4.3.2
Definition 58:3.3.43, 59:3.3.23
Non-engine fuel systems 58:6.23.3
Nonrefillable 58:7.2.2.8, 58:8.3.2.4
Nonrefrigerated 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:Chap. 5, 59:7.2.1.1, 59:7.5, 59:10.2, 59:10.6.2, 59:10.6.3,
59:11.2.1.8, 59:13.3, 59:D.1
Nonrefrigerated containers 59:D.1
Openings 58:5.2.5, 58:5.7.7.1, 58:A.5.2.5.3 to A.5.2.5.7
Overfilling 58:7.4.4, 58:A.7.4.4
Passive protection materials for use on, fire test 290
Portable 1:69.2.1.2, 1:69.5, 1:A.69.5.4.1 to A.69.5.5, 58:5.2.6, 58:6.2, 58:6.3.1, 58:6.8.1.2,
58:6.8.1.4, 58:6.8.1.7, 58:6.19, 58:7.2.2.5, 58:7.2.2.6, 58:A.6.19.2.7 to A.6.19.10.3, 58:A.7.2.2.5
Awaiting use or resale 1:69.5, 1:A.69.5.4.1 to A.69.5.5
Definition 58:3.3.56, 58:A.3.3.56
Installation 58:6.6.5
Roofs, on 58:6.19.11.1
Transportation of LP-Gas in 58:9.3
Portable storage 58:5.2.7.2, 58:6.6.5, 58:6.8.3.3
Definition 58:3.3.57, 58:A.3.3.57
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.1 to 5.2.12, 1192:5.2.14, 1192:5.2.16 to 5.2.19, 1192:5.2.22,
1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:5.9.2.2, 1192:5.12.2, 1192:A.5.2.12, 1192:A.5.2.19, 1194:6.3
Refrigerated see Refrigerated containers, LP-Gas (refrigerated LP-Gas)
Relief devices 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:Chap. 10, 59:Annex D
Reuse or reinstallation 58:5.2.1.2, 58:5.2.1.3, 58:11.3.1.4, 58:11.3.1.6
Roofs, on see Roofs
Shop-fabricated 59:5.1.1, 59:5.2.1, 59:A.5.2.1
Special protection 58:6.25.5, 58:A.6.25.5.1, 59:13.4.3, 59:A.13.4.3.1, 59:A.13.4.3.5
Definition 58:3.3.69, 58:A.3.3.69, 59:3.3.37, 59:A.3.3.37
Storage containers 58:6.4.1
Storage of containers 58:Chap. 8
Outside 1:69.5.4, 1:A.69.5.4.1, 1:A.69.5.4.2.2
Special storage buildings 1:69.5.3.4
Tents 1:25.1.4.1, 1:25.1.10.1.4
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Testing 58:5.2.1.1, 58:12.6, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:C.3.2, 58:Annex H
Passive protection materials for use on, fire test 290
Transfer of liquid into 58:6.5.2, 58:6.5.4, 58:Chap. 7
Transportation of 1:69.6.1, 58:6.19.1.4, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:6.19.3.6, 58:Chap. 9
Underground 1:Table 69.3.3.1, 1:69.3.3.4, 58:5.2.8.3(B), 58:5.7.2.8, 58:5.7.4.1(A), 58:5.7.8.4,
58:Table 6.3.1, 58:6.3.4, 58:6.3.11, 58:6.4.4, 58:6.4.5.7, 58:6.6.1.6, 58:6.6.6.1, 58:6.6.6.2,
58:6.8.3.11 to 6.8.3.15, 58:6.16.1, 58:6.25.5.4, 58:6.26.2, 58:7.4.3.2(A), 58:A.6.6.6.1,
58:A.7.4.3.2(A), 58:D.3, 58:Fig. I.1(c), 58:Annex K, 59:5.4.2, 59:5.5.2, 59:5.5.4, 59:5.9.2,
59:7.8.2, 59:10.2.5, 59:10.6.3, 59:A.5.5.2.9
Valves and accessories 59:6.1.1.5, 59:7.2, 59:7.8, 59:7.8.1, 59:10.2, 59:10.3
Vehicles, on 1:69.3.12.3, 58:6.2.2, 58:9.7.3.5, 58:9.7.3.6, 58:11.8, 58:11.12.4.3, 58:A.11.8.1.2
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.3.3.8, 58:9.4.2
Industrial trucks 505:8.1.2.2 to 8.1.2.4, 505:8.1.2.6, 505:8.1.2.8 to 8.1.2.14
Transfer of liquid into 58:6.5.1, 58:A.6.5.1
Vertical 58:5.2.4.3, 58:5.2.7.1, 58:6.6.4
LP-Gas cylinders 58:5.2.2, 58:5.2.4.1, 58:5.2.4.5, 58:5.2.8.1, 58:5.2.8.2, 58:5.2.8.4, 58:5.7.2.2,

58:5.7.5.5, 58:5.7.5.6, 58:6.2.2, 58:6.3.7, 58:6.3.8, 58:Table 6.3.9, 58:6.4.5.11, 58:6.6.2, 58:6.8.1.2,
58:6.19.1.1, 58:6.19.3, 58:6.19.10, 58:6.19.10.3, 58:7.2.2.9(1), 58:7.3.2.2, 58:7.4.3.1, 58:8.2.1,
58:8.3.3.2, 58:8.3.4.2, 58:8.4.1.1 to 8.4.1.3, 58:11.12.2, 58:11.12.4.2 to 11.12.4.4, 58:A.5.2.2.1,
58:A.5.2.8.2, 58:Annex C, 58:E.1, 58:Fig. I.1(a)
Appurtenances and connections 58:5.2.6.1, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:6.8.3.2
Buildings, in or on 58:6.19.1.2, 58:6.19.1.3, 58:6.19.2, 58:6.19.4 to 6.19.11, 58:8.2.1.3 to 8.2.1.5,
58:8.3, 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Composite 58:5.2.1.1(C), 58:5.2.1.2(D), 58:5.7.2.3, 58:5.7.3.5, 58:6.19.1.1(3), 58:6.19.1.2(C),
58:11.3.1.4(D), 58:A.5.7.3.5
Definition 58:3.3.17, 1192:3.3.40.1
DOT see Cylinders, DOT
Engine fuel systems 58:11.3.1.5, 58:811.3.1.4
Nonrefillable 58:7.2.2.8
Overfilling 58:7.4.4, 58:A.7.4.4
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.2.1, 1192:5.2.3.2, 1192:5.2.4, 1192:5.2.7, 1192:5.2.8,
1192:5.2.12, 1192:5.2.13.2, 1192:5.2.14, 1192:5.2.16.3, 1192:5.2.17.1, 1192:5.3.14.2,
1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:A.5.2.12
Requalification for service 58:5.2.1.2(A), 58:5.2.2.2, 58:5.2.3
Specifications 58:Table 4.1.1, 58:Annex C
Storage of 58:6.19.1.3, 58:Chap. 8
Transportation of 1:69.6.1, 58:6.19.1.4, 58:6.19.3.6, 58:9.3.1, 58:9.3.2
Universal
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LP-Gas equipment 58:Chap. 5

Acceptance of 58:4.1
Building installations 58:6.19.2, 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7
Installation 58:6.17, 58:6.22.2, 58:6.23.6, 58:A.6.22.2.2, 58:A.6.22.2.3
Protection of 58:9.4.5
Roofing equipment 241:9.5.1, 241:9.5.4
Safety shutoff 54:9.1.4
Vehicle installations 58:6.23.6, 58:9.4.4, 58:11.10, 58:11.13.1.1
LP-Gas meters 58:5.17.1.3(C)

Liquid 58:6.17.5.1, 58:6.17.5.2, 58:9.4.4.5(A)
Small LP-Gas systems 58:14.4.1.2
Vapor 58:6.17.5.1, 58:6.17.5.3
LP-Gas systems 1:69.3.9, 1:69.3.13.3.7, 58:4.1, 58:6.18.4

Engine fuel systems 37:4.1.1.4, 37:5.1.1, 37:5.1.4, 37:6.4, 37:A.5.1 see also subentry : Vehicles
Fire protection 1:69.5.5, 1:69.6.1.2, 1:A.69.5.5
Fittings 58:5.9, 58:6.9.3, 58:6.9.4, 58:9.4.3, 58:11.6.2, 58:A.5.9.5, 58:A.6.9.3.1, 58:A.6.9.4.5,
58:A.9.4.3.5
Hose 58:5.9.6, 58:6.13, 58:6.18.2.6, 58:6.19.2.6, 58:6.19.12.2, 58:6.20.3.8, 58:6.26.5.2,
58:7.2.4, 58:9.7.3.3, 58:9.7.3.4, 58:9.7.3.6, 58:11.7.5.2
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.2.3, 58:9.4.3, 58:9.4.4.5, 58:A.9.4.3.5
Dispensing 58:6.24.3.5, 58:6.24.3.6, 58:6.24.3.13, 58:6.24.4.1
Engine fuel systems 58:11.6.3, 58:11.12.3
Installation 58:6.20.3, 58:11.9
Nonrefrigerated gas containers 59:7.5
Transfer 58:6.5.1.4, 58:6.18.2.6, 58:6.18.2.7, 58:7.2.2.12, 58:7.2.3.7, 58:7.2.4
Trucks 58:11.12.3
Installation 1:69.3, 1:A.69.3.1 to A.69.3.12.7.6, 58:Chap. 6
Marinas and boatyards 303:7.2.1.5(2), 303:8.12, 303:A.8.12
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:8.5, 302:A.8.5
Nonstationary 58:6.5.4
Operating pressure 54:5.5.2, 54:Table 6.4.2
Piping and piping systems 1:69.2.3, 1:69.3.9, 1:69.3.10.1.2.4, 1:69.3.10.2.4 to 69.3.10.2.6,
1:69.3.12.5, 54:5.6.7.4, 54:6.3, 54:C.3.3, 54:Table F.1(b), 58:5.8.3, 58:5.9, 58:5.12.6, 58:6.7.4,
58:6.8.1.5, 58:6.8.3.7, 58:6.8.3.11 to 6.8.3.15, 58:6.9, 58:6.14, 58:6.19.2, 58:6.21.8.1, 58:Table
6.22.2.2, 58:6.24.3.5, 58:6.24.3.6, 58:11.9.1.10, 58:14.4.11.2, 58:A.5.8.3, 58:A.5.9.5,
58:A.6.9.1.1(4) to A.6.9.6.2, 58:A.6.19.2.5, 58:A.6.19.2.7, 59:7.1, 59:11.2.2.1, 59:11.2.2.2,
59:11.2.2.4, 59:A.7.1.8, 59:A.11.2.2.4, 5000:53.1(2)
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Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.1.1, 58:9.4.3, 58:9.4.5, 58:A.9.1.1(3), 58:A.9.4.3.5
Engines 37:5.1.1, 37:5.1.4
Filler and discharge 59:5.8.2, 59:7.3, 59:9.1.4, 59:10.6.2.1, 59:10.6.3.1, 59:10.7.4, 59:10.7.5
Plastic 54:5.6.9(4)
Protection of 58:6.8.3.14, 58:6.9.3.10, 58:6.9.3.11, 58:9.4.5
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.3, 1192:Annex B
Refrigerated containers 58:12.3.3, 59:6.3.3
Regulated high pressure piping
Sizing 58:6.9.2, 58:Chap. 15
Small LP-Gas systems (SLGS) 58:14.4.2, 58:14.4.4, 58:14.4.11
Underground, releases from 329:4.1.15, 329:B.2, 329:B.7
Vehicle engines 58:11.6, 58:11.9
Small LP-Gas systems (SLGS) 58:14.4, 58:A.14.4
Stationary fuel cell power systems and 853:6.3, 853:9.3.1
Temporary 58:4.3.2, 58:6.6.5, 58:6.19.8
Tubing 58:5.8.3, 58:5.9.1, 58:5.9.3.2, 58:5.9.4, 58:5.9.5, 58:6.9.3 to 6.9.5, 58:A.5.8.3,
58:A.5.9.5, 58:A.6.9.3.1, 58:A.6.9.4.5
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.3.1 to 9.4.3.3
Copper 58:5.9.3.2, 58:Table 15.1(f) to Table 15.1(j)
Engine fuel systems 58:11.6.1.1
Use in buildings of 58:6.19.12.2(B)
Wall thickness of 58:Annex G
Engine fuel systems 58:11.6.1, 58:11.6.2
Non-engine fuel systems 58:6.23.5.1(A)
Sizing tables 58:Chap. 15
Underground use 241:11.5.3
Utility gas plants, at 1:69.7, 59
Valves 58:5.7.4, 58:5.9, 58:5.12, 58:5.21.8.4, 58:5.21.8.5, 58:6.9.5, 58:7.3.1(3), 58:9.4.4.3,
58:11.4.1.5, 58:11.4.1.6, 58:13.3.2, 58:13.3.3, 58:A.5.9.5
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.2.3, 58:9.4.2.4, 58:9.4.3, 58:9.4.4.3, 58:9.7.3.4 to 9.7.3.6,
58:A.9.4.3.5
Emergency shutoff 58:5.7.4.2, 58:5.12.3, 58:5.12.4, 58:6.10, 58:6.12, 58:6.18.2.6,
58:6.24.3.8 to 6.24.3.10, 58:6.26.4.1, 58:6.26.4.2, 58:7.2.3.7, 58:7.3.1(8), 58:12.1.1.5,
58:A.4.6, 58:A.6.1.3, 58:A.6.10(3), 58:A.6.12.8
Appliances 58:5.20.7, 58:6.23.7.4, 58:A.5.20.7
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Engine fuel systems 58:11.4.1.3 to 11.4.1.10, 58:11.4.1.14, 58:11.7.2.1, 58:11.7.2.2,
58:11.7.4.3
Excess-flow 58:5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.4.5, 58:5.7.7.1, 58:5.7.7.2, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:5.12.3,
58:6.19.12.2, 58:6.23.7.3, 58:11.4.1.3
Actuated liquid withdrawal 58:5.7.8.1
Cargo tank vehicles 58:9.4.3.4, 58:9.4.4.5(B)
Definition 58:3.3.75.2, 58:3.3.75.3
Dispensers 58:6.24.3.5, 58:6.24.3.8, 58:6.24.3.11
Hydrostatic relief 58:5.13, 58:6.13, 58:6.19.12.2(I)
Internal 58:5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.4.5, 58:5.7.7.1, 58:5.7.7.2, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:6.10, 58:6.11,
58:6.24.3.8 to 6.24.3.10, 58:6.26.3.1 to 6.26.3.4, 58:6.26.4.2, 58:7.3.1(8), 58:9.4.2.3,
58:9.4.2.4, 58:9.4.4.3, 58:11.4.1.3, 58:11.4.1.7, 58:11.4.1.10, 58:12.1.1.5, 58:A.6.10(3)
Definition 58:3.3.75.3, 58:3.3.75.4, 58:A.3.3.75.4
Outlet 58:7.2.2.5, 58:7.2.2.6, 58:8.2.2.2, 58:8.2.2.3, 58:A.7.2.2.5
Power operated 58:13.3.2.1, 58:13.3.2.2
Protection of 58:5.7.8.2, 58:5.7.8.3, 58:6.23.3.4(E), 58:8.2.1.2, 58:8.2.2, 58:9.3.2.4,
58:9.3.3.4, 58:9.6.2.2, 58:9.6.2.4
Shutoff 54:9.1.4, 58:5.7.2.10, 58:5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:5.21.5.6, 58:5.21.5.8, 58:6.8.3.8 to
6.8.3.10, 58:6.13, 58:6.19.12.2, 58:6.20.3.6, 58:6.20.3.7, 58:6.23.4.1, 58:6.24.3.13,
58:7.3.1(2), 58:9.4.3.4, 58:9.7.3.5, 58:9.7.3.6, 58:11.15, 58:A.5.21.5.8
Accessibility of 58:7.2.3.3, 58:11.7.4.3
Automatic 58:5.12.4, 58:5.20.4, 58:5.20.7, 58:5.21.3.6, 58:5.21.3.7, 58:5.21.4.5,
58:5.21.4.6, 58:5.21.5.7, 58:5.21.6.8, 58:6.11.3, 58:6.21.2.6, 58:6.21.4.2, 58:6.26.3.3,
58:11.5.3, 58:11.10.1.2, 58:11.13.2.1, 58:11.15, 58:A.5.20.7
Dispensers 58:6.24.3.8, 58:6.24.3.11, 58:6.24.3.13
Manual 58:5.7.4.1(F), 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.5, 58:5.12.3, 58:5.12.4, 58:5.21.3.5,
58:5.21.4.5, 58:6.21.3.5, 58:6.21.5.3, 58:6.24.3.11, 58:6.26.3.4, 58:6.26.3.5, 58:11.4.1.3,
58:11.4.1.8
Positive 58:5.7.4.1(C), 58:5.7.4.2, 58:5.7.4.5, 58:5.7.7.1, 58:5.7.7.2, 58:5.7.8.1,
58:6.21.5.3, 58:6.24.3.8, 58:6.26.3.4, 58:6.26.3.5, 58:9.4.4.3
Small LP-Gas systems (SLGS) key valve maintenance 58:14.4.7, 58:A.14.4.7
Vapor 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:6.8.1.1, 58:13.3.2.1
Vehicles 1:69.3.12, 1:A.69.3.12.1, 1:A.69.3.12.7.6, 58:6.23.6 to 6.23.9, 58:A.6.23.7.6, 502:G.1,
502:G.3
Engine fuel systems 58:5.2.4.4, 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:6.2.2, 58:6.19.1.5, 58:7.2.3.2(A),
58:9.1.2(4), 58:Chap. 11, 58:A.9.1.2(4)
Industrial trucks see Industrial trucks
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5.2, 1:69.3.13, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.2.2.1,
1:A.42.5.2.4.2.2, 30A:1.1.2, 30A:9.7.8, 30A:Chap. 12, 30A:A.1.1.2
Multipurpose passenger
Non-engine fuel system 58:6.23, 58:A.6.23.1, 58:A.6.23.7.6
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Piers or docks, vehicles on 58:13.2.1.3
Recreational vehicles 58:5.20.6, 58:6.8.2(A), 58:6.23.3.1, 58:11.3.2.2, 58:A.5.20.6, 1192:5.2,
1192:5.3, 1192:5.4.3, 1192:5.6.2.2, 1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:5.9.2.2, 1192:5.9.2.3, 1192:5.12,
1192:A.5.2.12, 1192:A.5.2.19, 1192:Annex B
Trailers and semitrailers 58:9.5
Transportation of LP-Gas 58:Chap. 9
Venting 58:5.8.3, 58:6.3.10, 58:6.5.4.2, 58:6.6.6.1(G), 58:6.8.3.3, 58:6.8.3.7, 58:6.23.3.3,
58:7.3, 58:8.3.4.3, 58:A.5.8.3
Lubricating oil systems

Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.6
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:Chap. 7, 37:9.2.1, 37:9.3.1, 37:A.9.3.1
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.6, 850:7.7.3, 850:7.7.4.1.2, 850:7.7.4.1.3, 850:8.5.3.1(5),
850:8.5.3.3, 850:A.7.7.3.6, 850:A.7.7.4.1.3, 850:A.8.5.3.3
Fire apparatus 1912:4.5.10, 1912:5.8, 1912:6.8
Lubrication of electrical equipment 70B:8.9, 70B:23.2.8.2

Portable tools and equipment 70B:20.3.3
Rotating equipment 70B:17.5, 70B:22.3.7.2 to 22.3.7.9
Lumber see also Wood

Construction grade 5000:45.5.2
Definition 1006:3.3.39, 5000:3.3.377, 5000:45.2.4
End-jointed 5000:45.5.4
Fire-retardant treated 5000:45.5.15.2.2.2
Foundation walls 5000:45.6.9.6.16
Nominal size 5000:45.5.3
Definition 5000:3.3.412, 5000:45.2.5
Storage 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 31
Structural composite 5000:45.5.12
Stuck 664:8.10.1
Water tanks 22:8.2.1 to 8.2.3, 22:8.4.1.2, 22:8.5.1, 22:8.6.1 to 8.6.9, 22:A.8.2.2.2, 22:A.8.6.1
Luminance
Luminous flux
Luminous intensity
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Lumps
Lycopodium
Definition 1124:D.1.28, 1126:D.1.22
M
mA (milliampere)
Machine actuators
Machine direction
Definition 260:3.3.5, 260:A.3.3.5
Machine rooms
Definition 70:620.2
Guarding equipment 70:620.71
Sprinkler systems 13:8.15.5.3, 13:A.8.15.5.3
Wiring 70:620.21(A)(3), 70:620.37
Machine shops, in marinas and boatyards 303:8.10, 303:8.13.1 to 8.13.6
Machine tools 70:670, 79
Machine (torch)
Machinery
Industrial machinery, electrical standard for 70:670, 79
Rescue incidents, operations at 1006:Chap. 10, 1006:17.3.12, 1006:17.3.13, 1006:A.17.3.12,
1670:Chap. 8, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.4
Machinery spaces, marine vessels see Engineering and machinery spaces
Magazines 495:4.1.2, 495:4.1.9, 495:4.1.10, 495:5.3.3, 495:5.3.4, 495:6.4.1, 495:6.5.1(3),

495:Chap. 9, 495:14.3.9(5) see also Bins
Blasting agents stored in 495:6.4.1, 495:6.5.1(3), 495:6.5.1(4), 495:6.5.4
Bulk storage bins 495:6.4, 495:A.6.4.2
Bullet-resistant, construction of 495:7.4.2, 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.6.1, 495:A.9.6.1(3),
1124:5.3.1, 1124:5.3.2.2
Definition 495:3.3.11, 495:A.3.3.11
Copyright NFPA
Construction 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.5, 495:9.6, 495:A.9.6.1(3), 495:Annex D, 1124:5.2,
1124:5.3, 1124:Annex B, 1125:6.2, 1125:6.3, 1125:A.6.3.1.3, 1125:Annex B
Definition 495:3.3.24, 1124:3.3.36, 1125:3.3.13, 1126:3.3.34
Lightning protection for 780:K.4.2, 780:K.5.4.1, 780:K.5.4.2
Low explosives, storage of 1125:Chap. 6
Maximum occupant and quantity limitations 1124:4.6.4, 1124:4.12, 1124:A.4.12.1
Separation distances 1124:4.6.3(4), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:4.6.3.2, 1124:4.6.4, 1124:4.6.5,
1124:4.6.8, 1125:4.6.3, 1125:6.1.2
Storage within 495:9.7, 495:13.2.2.1, 495:A.9.7.8, 1124:4.1.2(3), 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:6.1.4,
1124:6.4.1(3), 1125:4.13.5, 1125:Chap. 6
Transfer of materials to 1124:4.8, 1124:A.4.8.2
Type 1 1124:5.1.1.1, 1124:5.1.1.2, 1124:5.3.1
Type 2 1124:4.6.4.3, 1124:5.1.1.1, 1124:5.1.1.2, 1124:5.3.2
Type 3 1124:5.3.3
Type 4 1124:4.6.4.3, 1124:5.1.1.2, 1124:5.3.4
Magnesium 484:Chap. 7, 484:8.14.4.1, 484:9.9.4.1, 484:11.1.1, 484:Annex C, 5000:6.4.2.39

Alloys, in aircraft 402:8.2.3, 402:12.2.6, 402:12.5.2, 402:12.5.4, 402:12.6
Dust 484:7.3.2, 484:7.6, 484:A.7.3.2.4.1 to A.7.3.2.4.10, 484:A.7.6.1.2, 484:C.4, 484:Annex D,
499:4.4.3, 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:A.3.3.3
Fines 484:7.7.5.3.2, 484:7.7.5.4, 484:A.7.7.5.4, 484:C.10, 484:D.3
Powder 484:7.4, 484:7.5, 484:7.7.6, 484:7.8.2.1, 484:7.8.6, 484:A.7.4.1.4 to A.7.4.2.3,
484:A.7.5.1.1 to A.7.5.5.5, 484:A.7.7.6.6, 484:A.7.7.6.7, 484:A.7.8.6, 484:C.14, 5000:6.4.2.39
Powder production plants 484:7.1, 484:7.4.2, 484:7.4.3, 484:7.8.7, 484:A.7.1.4.3 to A.7.1.6.2,
484:A.7.4.2.2, 484:A.7.4.2.3, 484:C.5, 484:C.7
Ribbon
Storage 484:7.7, 484:8.14.4.1, 484:10.1.3.1, 484:13.3.1.6, 484:A.7.7.1 to A.7.7.7.4,
484:A.13.3.1.6, 5000:6.4.2.39
Magnetic media
High temperature damage 75:C.3(2)
Recovery 75:Annex B
Storage 75:6.2.2, 75:6.3.1, 75:6.3.2
Magnetic particle inspections 1911:19.7.3

Mail, preservation in aircraft accidents 402:13.4.1, 402:13.4.2, 424:5.8.3, 424:5.23, 424:6.4.7,

424:7.4.5
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Main distribution frame areas and equipment 76:6.1.2.2(5), 76:6.11, 76:6.13.1.2, 76:A.3.4.12,
76:A.6.11.1 to A.6.11.4.2, 76:C.1.3, 76:F.6
Definitions 76:3.4.6, 76:3.6.4, 76:A.3.6.4
Main entrances see Entrances (accessibility)
Mains
Definition 501:9.2.23, 1192:3.3.31
Feed see Feed mains
Fire service, private see Fire service mains, private
Force (pressure) 820:Table 4.2
Gas/distribution
Marine vessels, mains on 1405:5.2.4, 1405:5.5.3, 1405:9.2.1(4), 1405:9.3, 1405:9.7.5.4,
1405:9.8.6, 1405:12.9(3), 1405:12.14.1(1)
Merchant vessels 301:9.2.16.1, 301:9.2.16.2, 301:9.2.16.7, 301:19.13.1.1, 301:20.13.2.2,
301:21.13.2.2.2, 301:A.9.2.16.2, 301:A.9.2.16.7, 301:A.21.13.2.2.2.3
Supply
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:6.4, 804:11.7, 804:A.11.7.1, 804:A.11.7.3.2
Underground, hydroelectric generating plants 851:8.7
Yard 13:12.8.3, 25:14.2.2, 25:A.14.2.2, 25:D.3, 25:D.5.1
Electric generating plants 13:A.21.34.1, 850:6.2.3, 850:6.4.1, 850:11.7
Light water 13:21.32.1.2, 13:A.21.32.2.1.2, 804:9.4.1 to 9.4.4, 804:A.9.4.1, 804:A.9.4.4,
805:5.5.10, 805:5.5.11, 805:5.5.19
Maintenance see specific entries, e.g. Sprinkler systems
Maintenance holes, waste collection systems 820:Table 4.2, 820:8.3.1, 820:A.8.3.1

Maintenance kits
Major facilities (motorsports venues) 610:4.4.1, 610:4.5.5

Make-up pumps see Pressure maintenance pumps
Malls/mall buildings (covered mall buildings) 1:13.7.2.17.2, 1:13.7.2.18.2, 101:9.6.3.6.4,

101:12.1.2.3, 101:13.1.2.3, 101:36.4.4, 101:37.4.4, 101:A.36.4.4.2.2(3) to A.36.4.4.9,
101:A.37.4.4.2.2(3) to A.37.4.4.62, 1620:17.3.1.3, 1620:17.4.1, 1620:A.7.8, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.9,
5000:7.4.1.3.1, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(1), 5000:27.1.1.3, 5000:27.1.3.2.4, 5000:27.4.4,
Copyright NFPA
5000:55.2.3.6.4, 5000:A.27.4.4.2.1 to A.27.4.4.8, 5000:D.7.1 see also Mercantile occupancies; Spaces,
Large volume
Definition 92B:3.3.4, 101:3.3.28.9, 101:3.3.148, 101:A.3.3.28.9, 1620:3.3.2.3, 1620:A.3.3.2.3,
5000:3.3.65.12, 5000:3.3.378, 5000:27.4.4.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.2.5, 5000:A.3.3.65.12,
5000:A.27.4.4.2.2
Emergency lighting 101:36.2.9, 101:37.4.4.3.8
Escalators in 5000:8.12.5.2(1)
Kiosks 101:36.4.4.8, 101:37.4.4.8, 5000:27.4.4.12
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:36.4.4.3, 101:37.4.4.3, 101:A.36.4.4.3.5, 101:A.37.4.4.3.5,
5000:11.1.3.2.1.5, 5000:11.2.6.5(2), 5000:27.2.2.7.2, 5000:27.2.4, 5000:27.4.4.5,
5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.5, 5000:A.27.2.2.7.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3) to A.27.4.4.5.9.2
Multiple occupancies in 5000:16.1.2.3, 5000:27.4.4.4
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 1:A.14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:Fig. 7.3.1.2(a), 101:Fig.
7.3.1.2(b), 5000:Fig. 11.3.1.3, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.1, 5000:27.4.4.6.1, 5000:27.4.4.6.2
Plastic interior signs 101:36.4.4.7, 101:37.4.4.7, 5000:48.8.3, 5000:48.8.4
Smoke management systems 92B, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.1.3
Management see also Incident management systems

Definition 51B:3.3.3, 550:3.4.23
Exposed, of 550:4.5.2
Fires, of 550:4.5.1
Impact of fire 550:4.3, 550:4.5
Management information systems 1201:4.13, 1201:5.5.2.4, 1201:A.4.13
Managers
Airport 403:4.1.3, 403:4.2.3
Definition 403:3.3.10, 424:3.3.8
Crowd see Crowd managers
Manholes
Electrical installations 70:110 .V, 70:300.3(C)(2)(e), 70:522.24(B)(3), 70:725.133, 70:725.136(F)
Flammable and combustible liquids in 329:5.1.1(2), 329:5.4.6, 329:6.2.9(5), 329:8.2.1(3),
329:8.2.5(1), 385:5.3.9.1, 385:5.3.11, 385:6.2.2
LP-Gas containers 58:5.7.8.4
Water tanks 22:7.1.10.3, 22:7.1.10.7, 22:7.2.1, 22:7.2.11, 22:9.6.2.1, 22:13.5.21.4, 22:14.1.13.2,
22:14.6.1, 22:14.6.2, 22:15.1.5, 22:A.7.1.20.3, 22:Fig. B.1(j)
Manifolds 99:5.1.3.3.1.1, 99:5.1.3.3.1.2, 99:5.1.3.4(1), 99:5.1.3.4(2), 99:5.3.13.1, 99:9.7.2

Copyright NFPA
Common vent 54:9.1.19(6), 54:9.1.20(5), 54:13.2.4
Cryogenic liquid cylinders 99:5.1.3.4.12, 99:Fig. 99:A.5.1.3.4.12, 99:C.5.2.2, 99:C.5.2.3
Cylinders with reserve supply 99:5.1.3.4.11
Cylinders without reserve supply 99:5.1.3.4.10, 99:Fig. 99:A.5.1.3.4.10, 99:C.5.2.1
Definition 51:3.3.11, 54:3.3.63, 99:3.3.103
Fuel-gas 51:5.1, 51:A.5.1.2
LP-Gas systems 59:5.4.4, 59:7.3, 59:10.2.7, 59:10.2.8
Oxygen
High-pressure 51:5.2
Low-pressure 51:5.3, 51:6.1.2.3
Manikin testing see Flame resistance, protective clothing
Manned spaces
Definition 301:3.4.3, 301:A.3.4.3
Lighting 301:14.4.1(1), 301:14.4.2
Mantels 211:11.2.5.3
Manual
Definition 901:3.3.66, 901:10.3.1
Manufacturer's listed installation and maintenance
Definition 17:3.3.13.1, 17A:3.3.9.1, 17:A.3.3.13.1, 17A:A.3.3.9.1
Owner's
Definition 17:3.3.13.2, 17A:3.3.9.2
Manual extinguishing equipment 1:20.7.2.1.4, 1:33.4.1, 1:43.1.7.7.2(3), 1:43.1.7.8.2(2), 1:50.4.7,

1:66.4.9, 1:70.2.4.8.4, 1:A.70.2.4.8.4.1 to A.70.2.4.8.4.3, 1:L.4.4, 101:9.7.4, 101:A.9.7.4.1 see also
Extinguishers, portable fire
Manual fire alarm boxes see Boxes, alarm
Manual operations
Definition 17:3.3.15.2, 17A:3.3.11.2, 25:3.3.22, 550:3.4.24
Fire suppression see Fire suppression
Manual systems, supervised, burner boilers

Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.6, 85:6.7.6, 85:A.6.6.6, 85:A.6.7.6, 85:Annex B, 85:Annex C
Single burner boilers 85:5.5.6, 85:5.5.7, 85:A.5.5.6.4
Copyright NFPA
Manufacture
Definition 1125:3.3.14, 1125:A.3.3.14
Manufactured assemblies, medical gases see Medical gases, Manufactured assemblies
Manufactured home communities see also Manufactured home parks or subdivisions

Community buildings 501A:4.6, 501A:6.2.3.5, 501A:6.3, 501A:6.3.6.4.2
Community management
Responsibilities 501A:6.1, 501A:B.2
Definition 5000:3.3.382, 5000:39.2.17, 5000:C.5.3
Electrical installations 70:545, 501A:Chap. 5, 501A:6.2.3.1
Fire safety 501A
Flood resistance 5000:C.6
Fuel supply 501A:Chap. 4
Manufactured home parks or subdivisions see also Manufactured home communities

Existing 225:12.2.2, 225:12.3.3, 225:A.12.2.2
New 225:12.2.1, 225:12.3.2
Manufactured home sites 1:27.1, 225:7.6

Definition 225:3.3.22, 501A:3.3.11
Electrical installations 501A:Chap. 5
Fire safety 501A
Fuel supply systems 501A:4.2, 501A:4.3
Site preparation 225:Chap. 5, 225:7.1, 225:A.7.1
Manufactured housing 1:20.11.3, 1:27.1.1, 225, 501, 501A

Accessory buildings 501A:4.1.1.1, 501A:4.5, 501A:6.2.3.5, 501A:6.3.6.1, 501A:6.4
Definition 501:11.2.30, 501A:3.3.9, 501A:A.3.3.9
Attached dwellings 501:8.4.2.1.2, 501:Chap.13
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:7.4.7, 901:Table 11.3.2
Construction 501:1.10, 501:4.5.2, 501:Chap. 6, 501:A.4.5.2.2
Definition 13D:3.3.5, 13D:A.3.3.5, 54:3.3.64, 70:550.2, 225:3.3.18, 501:1.2.14, 501A:3.3.8,
901:3.3.67, 5000:3.3.320.2
Electrical installations, systems, and wiring 70:545, 5000:15.5.5.5(8)
Copyright NFPA
Energy efficiency 5000:51.4
Fire safety 501A
Flood resistance 5000:39.14, 5000:C.1.5.1, 5000:C.2.1
Definition 5000:3.3.320.2.1, 5000:39.2.16, 5000:C.5.2
Fuel supply 501A:Chap. 4
Gas appliances 54:10.30
Installation 225
Means of egress 501:4.5, 501:4.6, 501:7.4, 501:A.4.5.2.2, 501:A.7.4.2, 501:A.7.4.6
Multi-wide units 225:6.2.5.4, 225:7.3, 225:7.4, 225:7.7.1, 225:10.3.4, 225:A.6.2.5.4, 225:A.7.3,
225:A.7.7.1, 501:4.5.1.2.3, 501:11.12
Safety
Single-wide units 225:6.2.5.3, 225:7.7.1, 225:A.6.2.5.3, 225:A.7.7.1, 501:4.5.1.2.2, 501:8.4.4.2
Sprinkler systems 13D
Wildland/urban areas 1144:5.9
Manufactured systems (life safety) 1983:7.5.6, 1983:8.6.7, 1983:8.7, 1983:A.8.7.8.5 to A.8.7.11.2

Manufacturers
Commercial
Definition 1125:3.3.7, 1127:3.3.5
Definition 211:3.3.106, 501:1.2.13, 1851:3.3.56, 1901:3.3.103, 1906:3.3.55, 1912:3.3.29,
1925:3.3.55, 1936:3.3.25, 1951:3.3.64, 1971:3.3.70, 1975:3.3.15, 1977:3.3.53, 1983:3.3.40,
1991:3.3.40, 1992:3.3.44, 1994:3.3.45, 1999:3.3.54
Final stage
Manufacturer's lot
Manufacturer's recommendations
Manufacturer's specifications
Manufacturing
Definition 495:3.3.25, 1124:3.3.37, 1124:A.3.3.37
Copyright NFPA
Manufacturing plants see Plants
Maps
Flood resistant design and construction 225:1.3.6.1, 225:A.1.3.6.1, 1006:11.1.1, 1006:A.11.1.1,
5000:35.4.2.6.2(1), 5000:35.12.1, 5000:39.4.1.1(1), 5000:39.4.1.1(2), 5000:39.4.2,
5000:39.4.2(1), 5000:39.12.1(2), 5000:C.2.6
Definition 225:3.3.11, 1006:3.3.70, 5000:3.3.383, 5000:39.2.18
Grid, airport 402:4.2.6, 424:5.2, 424:6.2.2, 424:7.2.2, 424:A.6.2.2, 424:A.7.2.2, 424:D.4,
424:G.4
Definition 402:3.3.55, 424:3.3.17
Isothermal22:Fig. X:16.1.4
Marinas 1:28.1, 1:A.28.1.6.2.1.3 to A.28.1.9, 303, 5000:6.4.2.40

Definition 303:3.3.13, 303:A.3.3.13
Electrical installations and wiring 70:555, 303:Chap. 5, 303:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 303:7.2.1.6,
303:7.2.3.2(2), 303:7.2.3.4, 303:7.2.3.5, 303:A.6.1, 303:A.7.1.3
Marine Chemist 312:4.5.2.1(8), 312:4.7.2, 1405:7.11, 1405:13.5.4, 1405:16.1.2, 1405:A.7.11 see

also Marine Chemist's Certificate
Definition 306:3.3.11, 312:3.3.2
Marine Chemist's Certificate

Requirements 306:Chap. 4 to 8
Sample 306:Annex C
Marine Fire Fighter I

Marine Fire Fighter II

Marine incidents
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:28.1.9.4(6), 1:28.1.9.5, 1:42.2.3.2.1(4),
1:42.2.5.6.5, 1:42.3, 1:A.42.3.2.2 to A.42.3.8.2, 30A
Alternative fuels 52:17.10
Definition 1:3.3.165.24.2, 30A:3.3.11.4
Marine railway 303:5.19

Definition 303:3.3.15, 303:A.3.3.15
Marine tank vessel specialty, hazardous materials technician with
Copyright NFPA
Marine terminals and facilities 1:28.2, 1:A.28.2.2 to A.28.2.4, 307, 1405:4.8, 1405:13.5.2(3),
5000:6.4.2.41 see also Boatyards; Marinas; Piers (marine); Wharves
Definition 1:3.3.154, 1005:3.3.16, 1405:3.3.69, 5000:3.3.618.1
Explosives at 495:Chap. 12
Fire brigades 1405:7.2, 1405:7.3
Flammable and combustible liquids at 30:Chap. 29
Hazardous (classified) locations 497:Fig. 5.9.14, 497:Fig. 5.10.14
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) at 59A:11.6, 59A:14.6, 59A:A.11.6.19, 59A:A.11.6.20
Owner/operator 307:9.2, 307:A.9.2.1, 1405:7.2
Sprinkler systems 13:21.25, 13:A.21.25.1.1 to A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5)
Marine thermal barrier 13:A.25.2.2

Definition 13:3.10.9, 13:25.1.3(9), 13:A.3.10.9, 13:A.25.1.3(9)
Marine towers 61:4.6

Definition 61:3.3.7
Marine vessels 1:1.3.5, 5000:31.4.2 see also Boats; Motor craft, pleasure and commercial; Tankers
(ships)
Bulk chemical cargo, carrying 306:Chap. 7
Cargo vessels 301:16.3.3, 301:Chap. 20, 301:21.1.1
14.6.2
Coiled 306:5.5
Compressed gas, carrying flammable 306:6.5
Construction and repair 1:28.3, 1:A.28.3.1, 312, 1925:4.4, 1925:6.1.2, 1925:19.2
Cryogenic liquids/fluids, carrying flammable 306:Chap. 8
Definition 1:3.3.155, 306:3.3.19, 1005:3.3.41
Extinguishing systems 1405:5.2.2.5, 1405:5.5, 1405:9.2.1, 1405:9.7.4.3, 1405:9.7.4.4, 1405:9.8.3
to 9.8.6, 1405:12.5, 1405:12.7, 1405:12.8.2.1, 1405:12.9(2), 1405:12.9.1.2, 1405:12.10.8.1.1,
1405:12.10.8.1.2, 1405:12.10.8.3, 1405:12.10.8.4, 1405:12.11.5.1.1, 1405:12.11.5.1.2,
1405:12.13, 1405:12.14.1, 1405:12.16.2 to 12.16.4, 1405:A.5.5.6.1, 1405:A.5.5.7
Aerosol systems 2010:Chap. 10
Definitions 2010:3.4, 2010:A.3.4.1
Carbon dioxide systems see Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
Clean agent systems see Clean agent fire extinguishing systems
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Fire-fighting vessels 1405:4.2.4, 1405:8.2.1, 1405:13.5(10), 1925:9.5, 1925:19.3.21,
1925:A.9.5.1
Foam extinguishing systems see Foam extinguishing systems
Sprinkler systems 13:Chap. 25, 25:5.4.4, 25:A.5.4.4
Definitions 13:3.10, 13:25.1.3, 13:A.3.10.4 to A.3.10.9, 13:A.25.1.3(4) to A.25.1.3(9)
Water mist systems 750:Chap. 14, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(g)
Fire fighting for
Career fire departments, by 1710:4.6, 1710:5.6, 1710:A.5.6
Definition 1710:3.3.12.2, 1710:A.3.3.12.2
Guide for land-based fire fighters 1405
Professional qualifications, land-based fire fighters 1005
Vessel stability 312:4.14, 1405:6.9.1, 1405:6.9.2
Fire-fighting vessels 1405:4.2.4, 1405:8.2.1, 1405:13.5(10), 1500:6.1.4, 1925
Fireworks displays staged on 1123:5.1.3, 1123:Chap. 6, 1123:A.4.4.1
Gas hazards on 306
Heating equipment see Fixed electric heating equipment
High-speed vessels
Inspected 2010:10.4
Land-based fire fighters who respond to fires on
Guide for 1405
Lay-up 306:4.3.10, 306:6.4, 312
Life safety 101:1.3.2, 101:11.6.2, 301
Linings
List of 1005:6.1.1(2), 1005:6.3.7(A), 1005:6.3.8(A), 1405:6.4.4, 1405:6.8.1.1, 1405:6.8.2,
1405:6.9, 1405:6.10.2.2, 1405:6.12.1, 1405:6.12.4, 1405:6.12.5, 1405:6.13, 1405:13.10(11)
Definition 1005:3.3.15, 1405:3.3.48
Marine chemist's certificate see Marine chemist's certificate
Means of egress
Definition 301:3.3.43, 301:A.3.3.43
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:15.1.1
Helicopter decks 301:18.2
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Merchant vessels 301:1.2.3, 301:1.6.3, 301:4.1(3), 301:4.2, 301:4.4, 301:5.3.2, 301:6.1.12,
301:Chap. 7, 301:10.1.4.2, 301:10.2, 301:11.2, 301:12.2, 301:13.2, 301:14.2, 301:15.2,
301:15.2.2, 301:15.2.3, 301:15.2.3.1, 301:16.2, 301:17.2, 301:19.2, 301:20.2, 301:21.2.5.2,
301:A.1.6.3, 301:A.5.5, 301:A.11.2, 301:A.14.2.2.2, 301:A.21.2.5.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.1, 301:21.2.5, 301:21.3.1.1, 301:21.15.2.5, 301:21.15.2.6,
301:21.15.2.6.1, 301:A.21.2.5.2, 301:A.21.3.1.1.5
Military, requiring a marine chemist's certificate for 306:6.3
Nozzles for use on 1925:6.14.2.5, 1925:6.14.2.6, 1925:9.4.1.2, 1925:9.4.3, 1925:9.5.12,
1925:9.5.14 to 9.5.16, 1925:10.3.3, 1925:19.3.17.3, 1964:4.11, 1964:A.4.11.6, 1964:A.4.11.7.2
Owner/operators 1405:7.1, 1405:7.2, 1405:7.4
Passenger vessels 1405:5.3(6), 1405:6.4.2, 1405:12.15.1, 1405:13.5.2(4), 1405:13.5(5)
Cargo, separation of passengers from 307:9.7
Repair 312
Classifications
Definition 306:3.4
Rescue 1005:6.3.11, 1005:6.3.12, 1005:A.6.3.11, 1005:A.6.3.12, 1405:4.2.4, 1405:8.2.1(1),
1405:8.2.3.1, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:10.4.2, 1405:12.5.1, 1405:12.6.2, 1405:12.10.6, 1405:12.11.3,
1405:12.12.3, 1405:12.14.4, 1405:12.15.1
By fire department 1710:4.6, 1710:5.6, 1710:A.5.6
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.2.2.2(4), 1925:Table 10.1.1(a), 1925:Table 10.1.1(b), 1925:10.4,
1925:15.10 to 15.14, 1925:15.11.2, 1925:15.12, 1925:A.15.10.2 to A.15.12.2, 1925:A.15.12.2,
1925:B.1(4), 1925:B.3.1
Safety designations 306:4.3, 306:4.6.1(C), 306:A.4.3.1, 306:A.4.3.3, 306:A.4.3.4, 306:A.4.3.8(1)
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), use of see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Stability 312:4.14, 1405:5.5.4.3, 1405:5.6.6, 1405:Chap. 6, 1405:8.2, 1405:9.7.3.1, 1405:9.7.5.5,
1405:10.3, 1405:12.10.7.1, 1405:13.10(10)
At terminals 307:9.2.2(3), 307:9.4
Towing craft 312:5.3(6), 312:5.5.2, 312:A.5.5.2, 1925:Table 11.2.2.1
Trim 1005:5.4.3(A), 1005:6.1.1(2), 1005:6.3.7(A), 1005:6.3.8(A)
Uninspected 2010:10.5
Markings see also Signs

Aircraft, international markings of 424:Annex B
Compressed gas containers, cylinders, and tanks 1:63.3.1.2.1, 1:63.3.1.3
Compressed gas ventilation system 1:63.2.16.6
Definition 79:3.3.68, 1123:D.2.8
Extinguishers, portable fire see Extinguishers, portable fire
Fire alarm systems 1:13.7.3.4, 1:13.7.3.4.2.2, 1:13.7.3.4.2.3
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Fire protection 1:5.3.3(7), 1:10.12, 1:A.10.12.3
Fireworks 1123:D.3.8, 1123:D.5.2.1, 1123:D.5.2.2, 1123:D.5.5
Hazards of materials 704
LP-Gas containers 1:69.2.1.1.1, 1:69.2.1.4, 1:A.69.2.1.4.2, 1:A.69.2.1.4.3, 58:5.2.1.1, 58:5.2.8,
58:5.7.2.9, 58:5.7.5.4, 58:5.7.8.5, 58:5.21.4.2, 58:6.4.5.11, 58:11.3.1.1, 58:11.3.4, 58:11.3.6.3,
58:11.3.6.4, 58:11.4.1.9, 58:11.7.1.4, 58:11.13.2.3(A), 58:12.2, 58:A.5.2.1.1, 58:A.5.2.8.2,
58:A.5.2.8.3, 59:5.3, 59:6.2, 59:A.5.3.2(8)
Means of egress see Signs
Search marking systems 1006:9.1.5, 1006:9.2.5, 1006:Annex E, 1006:Table G.1, 1670:5.2.2(9),
1670:Annex G
Definitions 1006:3.3.117, 1670:3.3.44 to 3.3.46, 1670:A.3.3.44 to A.3.3.46
Marquees 5000:32.4.4, 5000:32.5, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2

Marshals (motorsports venues) 610:5.3.3(5), 610:6.3.2, 610:8.10, 610:Fig. 8.10.2

Definition 610:3.3.20, 610:A.3.3.20
Masks, for infection control 1581:7.2.5, 1581:7.2.6.1

Pocket 1581:7.2.7.1
Masks, full face (dive) 1670:9.4.6.3(10), 1670:9.4.6.3(12), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(10)

Masks, gas administration 99:20.2.8.2.2

Oxygen 99B:4.8.1.5, 99B:4.8.1.7
Masks, oronasal 99B:4.8.1.5, 99B:4.8.1.7

Masonry 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(G), 5000:35.1.2.8.4, 5000:36.9.4, 5000:37.3.2(4), 5000:37.3.4,

5000:Chap. 43, 5000:47.4.1.4, 5000:A.8.9 see also Chimneys; Fireplaces
Bonded hollow wall
Chimneys see Chimneys
Fire resistance rating 5000:8.2.3.2.2
Fireplaces see Fireplaces
Floors 5000:7.2.5.6.4
Foundation walls 5000:36.6.2.1 to 36.6.2.3, 5000:36.6.2.6, 5000:36.6.2.7, 5000:36.6.4
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Heaters 5000:32.12
Nominal dimension
Definition 5000:3.3.411.1, 5000:A.3.3.411.1
Quality assurance programs 5000:40.2.4(4), 5000:40.3.9, 5000:43.5
Roof coverings 5000:38.2.1.2(1)
Solid construction 211:7.2.1.1
Solid masonry units 211:11.2.1.1
Definition 211:3.3.156.1, 5000:3.3.569
Swimming pools 5000:32.8.3.2
Thermal barriers 5000:48.3.3.4(1)
Wood used with 5000:45.6.9.6.4 to 45.6.9.6.6, 5000:45.6.9.6.12, 5000:45.6.10
Mass burn 850:9.1, 850:9.3, 850:A.9.1.3.2, 850:A.9.1.5.1, 850:A.9.1.5.2, 850:A.9.3.3.1,

850:A.9.3.3.2
Mass detonate (mass explode) 495:5.3.2.1, 495:Table 9.3.1(b) Note, 495:A.5.3.2.1(3)(a) to

A.5.3.2.1(3)(c)
Mass loss concentration

Mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) 2010:5.1.2.2, 2010:B.1, 2010:C.2 to C.4, 2010:C.7,
2010:C.10
Mass optical density (MOD) 270:1.3.1.6, 270:A.1.3.1.6, 270:Annex D

Mass spectrometry, used in fire investigations 921:16.10.2.2, 921:21.15.2, 921:23.3.3
Master (of ship) 1405:5.4.1, 1405:5.6.6, 1405:7.1.1, 1405:9.8.1, 1405:10.2.3, 1405:12.14.5.4,

1405:13.5.2, 1405:14.8, 1405:16.1.3, 1405:17.10.7, 1405:17.12
Definition 1005:3.3.20, 1405:3.3.49
Master records
Master streams
Definition 402:3.3.69, 600:3.3.19
Nozzles for see Nozzles
Private fire service mains 24:Chap. 9
Copyright NFPA
Training for initial fire attack 1410:Chap. 7
Masts 5000:32.14.2
Lightning protection for 780:4.17, 780:5.2, 780:7.3.3, 780:7.4.2.1, 780:8.3.1.2, 780:8.3.2.3,
780:8.3.3, 780:8.4.1.5, 780:8.4.2.5, 780:A.7.3.3.8, 780:A.8.4.1.6, 780:G.1.2, 780:K.3.1
Match (verb)
Matches 921:22.2.7.1(1)
Black 1124:5.7.5, 1124:C.4.2.5
Definition 1124:C.2.2, 1124:D.1.2
Electric 1124:5.7.5
Definition 1124:3.3.26, 1126:3.3.12, 1126:A.3.3.12
Improper disposal of 1452:6.2
Kitchen 705:1.3.1.3, 705:4.2
Quick see Quick matches
Mate (ship's officer) 1405:5.4.2

Definition 1005:3.3.21, 1405:3.3.50
Material handling and processing equipment 79:C.5

Fire wall penetrations for 221:5.8.5, 221:6.10.4, 221:A.5.8.5, 221:A.6.10.4
Marine terminals 307:10.1, 307:A.10.1.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:7.10, 664:7.11, 664:7.13, 664:8.1, 664:8.2.3.1.1,
664:8.5, 664:8.11, 664:8.12, 664:A.7.10, 664:A.7.13.2, 664:A.8.1.1, 664:A.8.11.1.1,
664:A.8.11.2.2
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) 1:43.7.9, 1:60.1.2.5.3, 434:4.7, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1620:6.3.2.4.1
Definition 1:3.3.157, 55:3.3.41, 434:3.3.4, 472:3.3.40, 472:A.3.3.40, 1006:3.3.122, 1150:3.3.17,
1150:A.3.3.17, 1620:3.3.18
Materials see also specific type, such as Combustible materials

Class I
Class II
Deformation and distortion of 921:26.4.6.3
First ignited 921:18.4
Definition 901:3.3.68, 921:3.3.111
Heat and smoke release rates, fire tests 271
Identification of hazards of 704
Copyright NFPA
Melting 921:5.7.4.2, 921:5.8.3.6, 921:6.2.2, 921:6.2.8, 921:6.3.7.8.6, 921:7.2.3.6, 921:8.11.1,
921:8.11.2
Materials and methods requirements 5000:7.2.1.3

Definition 5000:3.3.389, 5000:A.3.3.389
Mattresses
Fire investigations 921:Table 5.6.3.1
Fires in 1452:6.2.4
Heat release rate 555:9.4.4, 555:9.6.1, 555:9.6.2, 555:A.9.4.4, 555:A.9.6.1.8
Maximum allowable quantities

Definition 1:3.3.158, 1:A.3.3.158, 30:3.3.34, 30:A.3.3.34
Maximum allowable quantity per control area (MAQ)

Maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)

Definition 52:3.3.38.2, 58:3.3.40, 59:3.3.22, 59A:3.3.17, 115:3.3.22, 115:A.3.3.22
Maximum certified occupant capacity (aircraft)

Definition 408:3.3.14, 408:A.3.3.14
Maximum experimental safe gap (MESG)

Definition 69:3.3.27, 497:3.3.9
Maximum operating pressure

Maximum pressure
Definition 68:3.3.27.1, 69:3.3.28
Deflagration fundamentals 68:6.1.1, 68:6.1.2, 68:6.1.3.2, 68:A.6.1.1, 68:A.6.1.2, 68:B.1.2.2,
68:Table B.1.2.4
Maximum pressure rise, rate of

Definition 68:3.3.28.1, 68:A.3.3.28.1
Deflagration fundamentals 68:A.6.1.3, 68:B.1.2.3, 68:B.2.3.2, 68:B.2.5.2
Maximum protected height

Maximum pump brake horsepower 20:5.5.1

Maximum pump close-off pressure

Definition 1901:3.3.104, 1901:A.3.3.104, 1906:3.3.56, 1906:A.3.3.56
Maximum rated pressure
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Spray nozzles 1964:5.1.1, 1964:6.1.2.6.4, 1964:6.4.1, 1964:6.4.3, 1964:6.4.4
Maximum working load

Maximum working pressure 54:5.9.5

Maze, crop 1:10.15.11
McCulloh systems (communications) 72:8.6.3.3, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table

10.4.4, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.3.1.2 to A.8.6.3.3.4, 72:C.3.6
Meal finishing area (solvent extraction plants)

Definition 36:3.3.20, 36:A.3.3.20
Meal finishing process (solvent extraction plants) 36:Chap. 6
Means of egress 1:4.4.3, 1:Chap. 14, 101:4.5.3.2, 101:Chap. 7, 1620:6.2.5, 5000:4.4.3,

5000:5.3.2(1), 5000:5.3.2(8), 5000:6.2.3.2, 5000:Chap. 11 see also Doors; Exits; Means of escape;
specific occupancies
Accessible 1:14.9.1.3, 1:14.10.4, 1:A.14.10.4.1, 101:7.4.1.3, 101:7.5.4, 101:A.7.5.4.1,
5000:11.2.3.6, 5000:11.4.1.3, 5000:11.4.1.5, 5000:11.4.1.6, 5000:11.5.4, 5000:12.7,
5000:12.45.1, 5000:A.11.5.4.1
Definition 101:3.3.151.1, 5000:3.3.391.1
Elevators as 101:9.4.1, 101:A.9.4.1
Animal housing facilities 150:4.1.3.2.2.4, 150:4.2.3, 150:Chap. 8, 150:9.7(1), 150:11.2, 150:12.2,
150:13.2, 150:A.11.2.2.2.2, 150:A.12.2.2.2.2, 150:A.13.2.2.2.2
Building rehabilitation 1:10.3.3, 1:16.1.3, 1:16.3.4.5, 1:16.7.1.7, 1:A.10.3.3, 5000:15.6.2.1,
5000:15.7.3.5.1, 5000:A.15.6.2.1.3
9.2.3, 901:10.8, 901:12.11.2, 901:Table 14.8.2, 901:Table 14.14.2, 901:A.8.3.2
Communicating space, vertical openings 5000:8.12.2(6) to (8), 5000:A.8.12.2(7)
Convenience openings as 5000:8.12.4.2(4), 5000:A.8.12.4.2(4)
Cultural property occupancies 909:4.3.1.1, 909:5.3.2.3, 909:7.3.3.4, 909:9.3.2, 909:13.2.3.2,
909:13.2.3.3, 909:13.3.1.4, 909:15.3, 909:16.9.1, 909:17.7.1.1.3
Definition 1:3.3.159, 1:A.3.3.159, 101:3.3.151, 101:A.3.3.151, 102:3.3.12, 102:A.3.3.12,
909:3.3.46, 914:3.3.52, 5000:3.3.391, 5000:A.3.3.391
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:15.1.1
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.6, 170:Table C.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.5, 130:6.2, 130:7.2.1(1), 130:8.8, 130:9.4(8), 130:A.5.5,
130:A.6.2.1.11 to A.6.2.8, 130:A.8.8.1 to A.8.8.11.2, 130:Annex C, 130:D.1
Folding and telescopic seating 102:Chap. 4, 102:6.3.3(1), 102:6.5.1
Copyright NFPA
Furnishings and decorations located in 101:7.1.10.2
Grandstands and bleachers 102:Chap. 4
Heliports, rooftop 1:21.3.4.4, 1:A.21.3.4.4, 418:5.5, 418:6.1.4, 418:A.5.5
High hazard contents areas 5000:34.3.2.4, 5000:34.3.2.4.3
Historic structures 914:4.3.1.1, 914:7.3.3.4, 914:9.3.2, 914:9.5.3.3.1, 914:11.4.1, 914:11.7.1,
914:15.3, 914:A.9.3.2, 914:A.9.5.1, 914:A.9.5.3.3, 914:A.10.12, 914:A.15.3.3, 914:A.15.3.4,
5000:15.10.4.4 to 15.10.4.11, 5000:15.10.5.5, 5000:15.10.5.10 to 15.9.5.12
Illumination 1:4.4.3.2.3, 1:5.3.4(10), 1:14.12.1.1 to 14.12.2.1, 1:14.14.5, 1:14.14.6, 1:20.1.3.6,
1:A.14.14.5.1, 1:A.14.14.5.2, 1:A.14.14.6.1 to A.14.14.6.5.3, 70:517.32(A), 70:517.42(A),
101:4.5.3.4, 101:5.3.2(10), 101:7.8, 101:7.10.1.5 to 7.10.1.8, 101:7.10.4 to 7.10.7, 101:7.10.8.1,
101:7.10.9, 101:A.7.8.1.1 to A.7.8.2.1, 101:A.7.10.1.5.2 to A.7.10.1.8, 101:A.7.10.4 to A.7.10.7.2
Impediments to egress 1:14.4.3, 1:14.10.2, 1:A.14.10.2.2, 101:5.3.2(9), 101:7.1.9, 101:7.1.10,
101:7.5.2, 101:A.7.1.10.1, 101:A.7.5.2.1, 101:A.7.5.2.2, 5000:5.3.2(9), 5000:11.1.9, 5000:11.5.2,
5000:21.1.3.1.3 to 21.1.3.1.5, 5000:A.11.5.2.1, 5000:A.11.5.2.2
Marking of see Signs
Performance-based design option 1:5.3.4, 101:5.3.2, 5000:5.2.4.4, 5000:5.3.2
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.10, 140:5.10, 140:6.4,
140:A.5.10, 140:A.6.4
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.4, 76:7.4, 76:9.6
Tents 1:25.1.3, 102:Chap. 4, 102:8.4.2.1
Tunnels 502:A.7.14.1.1 to A.7.14.4.3
Underground 241:11.1.4, 241:11.6.1, 520:4.1.4.3.4.4, 520:Chap. 5, 520:6.1.1.1, 520:6.2.1,
520:6.3.3, 520:6.6.2(3), 520:6.7.2(2), 520:6.7.2(3)
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.3
Means of escape 1:5.3.4, 1:14.15, 5000:4.5.5.2, 5000:A.11.1.1 see also Means of egress
Apartment buildings 101:31.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.2.8, 5000:25.2.2.9
Buildings under construction 1:4.5.6.2, 1:16.1.3, 101:4.6.10.2, 101:A.4.6.10.2
Business occupancies 5000:28.2.2.10, 5000:28.2.2.11
Day-care homes 101:16.6.2, 101:17.6.2, 5000:18.6.2
Definition 1:3.3.160, 101:3.3.152, 914:3.3.53, 5000:3.3.392
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.2, 101:A.26.2.3.5.1, 5000:23.2, 5000:A.23.2.3.6.1
Marine vessels 1405:8.2.1(1), 1405:9.2.1(2), 1405:9.7.3.2, 1405:12.8.3, 1405:12.10.8.2.1
Occupancy classification, change of 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2, 101:A.24.2, 1452:4.2, 1452:7.1, 5000:22.2, 5000:A.22.2
Copyright NFPA
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.1.4, 101:32.2.2, 101:33.1.4, 101:33.2.2,
101:A.32.2.2.3.1(3) to A.32.2.2.3.5, 101:A.33.2.2.3.1(3), 101:A.33.2.2.6.3, 5000:26.1.2.2,
5000:26.1.3, 5000:26.2.2, 5000:26.3.2.1.8, 5000:26.3.2.1.9, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3),
5000:A.26.2.2.5.2
Storage occupancies 5000:30.2.2.8, 5000:30.2.2.9, 5000:30.7.2.2, 5000:30.7.3
Towers 5000:31.6.3.1, 5000:31.6.11.1.1
Mechanical advantage 1006:5.5.4 to 5.5.6, 1006:6.1.2, 1006:6.1.4, 1006:11.1.11(B),

1006:18.2.10(B), 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.17.3.5, 1670:6.3.4(17), 1670:6.3.5(17), 1670:9.3.5(9)
Definitions 1006:3.3.118, 1006:3.3.119, 1006:A.3.3.119.2, 1670:3.3.79, 1670:3.3.114,
1670:A.3.3.79
Mechanical buildings
Definition 1124:3.3.9.4, 1124:A.3.3.9.4
Mechanical codes
Definition 55:3.3.43 see also Codes
Mechanical equipment rooms 101:7.12, 101:9.4.5, 101:A.9.4.5, 5000:11.12

Elevators see Elevators, Machine rooms/machinery spaces
Mechanical explosions 921:21.2.1
Mechanical systems 5000:1.7.6.3.1.4, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(K), 5000:7.1.2, 5000:8.14.3(3), 5000:Chap.

50
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.1.3.1.1, 5000:15.3.1.3, 5000:15.4.4.1.2,
5000:15.4.4.2.2, 5000:15.4.4.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.4, 5000:15.5.1.3.5,
5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:15.5.6, 5000:15.7.2.5, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1
Penetrations for see Openings and opening protectives
Media collectors 484:6.2.4.3.1, 484:7.3.2.3, 484:10.1.4.2, 484:10.4.8.1, 484:11.1.5.2, 484:12.2.2.5,

484:12.2.10.1, 484:A.6.3.2.5.2, 484:A.10.1.4.3, 484:A.11.1.5.4, 484:A.12.2.1.5, 484:A.13.2.2.3.3
Medical, health care, and child care spaces (marine vessels) 301:6.1.3, 301:Chap. 11,
301:A.6.1.3.1, 301:A.11.2, 301:B.1.2
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.8.6, 301:21.5
Separation requirements 301:Table 10.1.3, 301:Table 12.1.3, 301:Table 13.1.2, 301:Table 14.1.4,
301:Table 15.1.3, 301:Table 18.1.2
Medical air 99:5.1.3.5, 99:5.1.9.2.4, 99:5.1.9.3, 99:Table 5.1.11, 99:5.1.12.3.12, 99:5.2.3.5,
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99:5.3.3.5.4, 99:A.5.1.3.5, 99:A.5.1.9.3.4(1), 99:Table 99:A.5.1.9.3, 99:C.5.1.2, 99:C.5.1.4 to
C.5.1.67, 99:C.5.2.6, 99:C.5.2.8, 99:C.5.2.10 to C.5.2.13
Definition 99:3.3.106, 99:A.3.3.106
Medical air compressors see Air compressors, Medical
Medical conditions (fire department members) 1582

Category A
Category B
Medical control 473:4.3.3.2, 473:5.3.3.2

Medical director 450:7.2, 450:7.4 to 7.7

Definition 450:3.3.39, 473:3.3.1.3
Medical equipment see Emergency medical equipment
Medical evaluation (fire department members) 1500:10.1.1 to 10.1.4, 1582, 1583:6.2.1, 1583:7.2.1,
1583:A.6.2.2, 1583:A.8.1.1, 1584:5.2.6, 1584:6.1.3, 1584:6.2.2.2.2, 1584:6.2.6, 1584:6.2.8.1,
1584:A.6.1.3, 1584:A.6.2.6
Definition 1582:3.3.14, 1583:3.3.15
Medical examination
Definition 1582:3.3.15, 1583:3.3.16
Fire department members see Medical evaluation (fire department members)
Medical gases 101:18.3.2.4, 101:19.3.2.4, 5000:19.3.2.4

Manufactured assemblies 99:5.1.6, 99:5.1.14.6, 99:5.2.6, 99:A.5.1.6, 99:B.2.3.4
Definition 99:3.3.104, 99:A.3.3.104
Nonflammable gases 99:9.4
Patient gas
Support gas
Systems 1:63.3.4, 99:Chap. 5, 99:9.8, 99:13.4.1.2.7.2, 99:B.2, 99:C.14.2
Definition 99:3.3.94, 99:3.3.110, 99:3.3.111
Hospital 99:13.3.5, 99:A.13.3.5.1(3)(c)
Limited care facilities 99:18.3.5, 99:A.18.3.5.1(3)(c)
Nursing homes 99:17.3.5, 99:A.17.3.5.1(3)(c)
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Other health care facilities 99:14.3.5, 99:A.14.3.5.1(3)(c)
Supply source, medical gas
Medical monitoring
Definition 1584:3.3.15, 1584:A.3.3.15
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584:4.1.1.2(6), 1584:5.2.6, 1584:6.2(6), 1584:6.4.2,
1584:A.6.2.6
Medical offices 99:Chap. 14, 99:Table C.13.5, 99:C.14

Definition 99:3.3.108, 99:A.3.3.108
Medical operations see also Anesthetics (anesthetic agents)

Emergency see Emergency medical operations
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:C.3, 53:D.2.2
Medical oversight 450:Chap. 7, 450:10.12, 450:13.9

Definition 450:3.3.40, 450:A.3.3.40
Medical record storage 13:8.15.9
Medical requirements, fire fighters see Medical evaluation (fire department members)
Medical services
Emergency see Emergency medical service (EMS)
Medical supplies and equipment see Emergency medical equipment
Medical-surgical vacuum systems see Vacuum systems, medical-surgical
Medical surveillance
Medical team specialist

Medical transportation area 424:13.6, 424:13.8.1(5)

Medical waste 1581:4.1.3, 1581:4.3.2, 1581:5.9, 1581:7.2.2, 1581:8.4.8, 1581:8.5, 1581:8.7.4,

1581:8.8, 1581:A.4.1.3(6), 1581:A.8.5
Regulated 1581:5.9, 1581:8.8
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Medically certified 1582:4.2.1, 1582:6.2.2, 1582:6.2.3
Medically fit
Medium-expansion foam 16:A.1.1.2, 16:A.1.2, 16:A.3.3.3

Manual fire fighting use 1145:4.3.2.4, 1145:5.3.1.2.2, 1145:6.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.2.4, 1145:6.2.3.2,
1145:7.2.8
Medium-expansion foam concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(7), 11:6.8.1, 11:6.12.1, 11:6.12.9, 11:6.13.3.3.2,

11:6.14.3, 11:6.15.1.1.3, 11:A.6.14.3.3
Definition 11:3.3.12.4, 11:A.3.3.12.4, 16:3.3.6.5, 16:A.3.3.6.5
Medium-expansion foam extinguishing systems 11:Chap. 6, 11:Annex C
Medium-heat chimneys 82:4.3.2, 82:4.3.8.1.1, 82:5.2.2.8, 82:A.4.3
Megohmmeter
Melt
Definition 1851:3.3.57, 1951:3.3.65, 1971:3.3.71, 1975:3.3.16, 1977:3.3.54, 1981:3.3.26,
1982:3.3.11, 1983:3.3.42, 2112:3.3.21, 2113:3.3.27
Member assistance program (MAP) 1583:8.1.4

Members
Emergency response organizations see Emergency response organizations
Fire department see Fire department members
Membrane structures 102, 5000:16.4.8.3.5, 5000:32.2, 5000:32.3.2, 5000:32.7.5.3(2),

5000:A.32.2.3.2 to A.32.2.5
Definition 101:3.3.240.4, 5000:3.3.601.7, 5000:32.1.3.9.3
Permanent 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:25.1, 1:25.5, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8, 1:A.25.5.3.3.1, 101:11.9,
101:A.11.9.3.3.1, 102:7.1, 102:7.2
Temporary 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:25.1, 1:25.6, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8, 101:11.10, 102:7.1.1(2),
102:7.5, 102:A.7.5.3, 5000:32.2.1.1(2), 5000:32.2.5, 5000:32.3.5.1, 5000:32.3.6.5,
5000:32.3.6.7, 5000:A.32.2.5.3
Tensioned-membrane see Tensioned-membrane structures
Membranes 5000:32.2.2
Aircraft membrane hangar 409:4.1.4, 409:Chap. 9
Ceilings as protective membranes 5000:8.6.1.2, 5000:8.6.1.3
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Definition 101:3.3.153, 101:A.3.3.153, 102:3.3.13, 5000:3.3.393, 5000:32.1.3.5, 5000:A.3.3.393
Protective, performance of 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.3, 251:G.12
Mental health agencies, airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(20), 424:5.20
Mercantile occupancies 1:6.1.14.1.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.21, 1:13.3.2.22,

1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.17, 1:13.7.2.18, 1:20.12, 1:20.12.2.2, 1:60.1.3.3, 1:Table 60.3.2.3,
1:A.6.1.14.1.3, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.27, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Chap.
27, 5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(5), 5000:51.2.1(9), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Aerosol products 1:61.6, 30B:Chap. 7
Alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs, and cosmetics 5000:34.1.3.3.2
5000:27.1.1.2
Bulk merchandising retail occupancies see Bulk merchandising retail buildings
Classes of stores
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.10, 101:36.1.4, 101:37.1.4, 101:A.6.1.10.1, 5000:Table
15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:27.1.1.3, 5000:27.1.3,
5000:27.2.3.2, 5000:27.2.4, 5000:27.2.5.4.3, 5000:27.2.5.8, 5000:27.3.1, 5000:27.3.4.1,
5000:27.3.5.2
Combined 101:36.1.2.2, 101:37.1.2.2, 101:A.36.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.37.1.2.2.2(4)
Definition 1:3.3.165.17, 1:6.1.10.1, 1:A.3.3.165.17, 1:A.6.1.10.1, 30:3.3.35.9, 30B:3.3.19,
101:3.3.168.9, 101:6.1.10.1, 101:A.3.3.168.9, 101:A.6.1.10.1, 430:3.3.6, 1124:3.3.41,
1620:3.3.19.7, 1620:A.3.3.19.7, 5000:3.3.424.8, 5000:6.1.10.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.8,
5000:A.6.1.10.1
Doors see Doors
Emergency lighting 101:36.2.9, 101:37.2.9, 101:37.4.4.3.8
Fire escapes 101:36.2.2.10, 101:37.2.2.9, 101:37.2.2.10
Fireworks sales see Fireworks
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.4.5.6, 30:6.4.1, 30:9.3.3, 30:Chap.10, 30:13.3.1,
30:13.3.2, 30:17.15.2
Mall buildings see Malls/mall buildings
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:36.2, 101:36.4.5.2, 101:37.2, 101:37.4.5.2,
101:A.36.2.2.2.2 to A.36.2.7.2, 101:A.37.2.2.2.2 to A.37.2.7.2, 5000:27.2, 5000:27.4.4.5,
5000:27.4.5.2, 5000:A.27.2.2.2.2 to A.27.2.7.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3) to A.27.4.4.5.9.2
Means of escape 5000:27.2.2.10, 5000:27.2.2.11
Multiple occupancy 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:16.1.2.3, 5000:27.1.2,
5000:27.3.5.1(4), 5000:27.4.4.4, 5000:A.27.1.2.2.2(4)
New 101:Chap. 36
5000:27.1.6, 5000:27.2.2.7.2, 5000:27.2.3.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.1, 5000:A.27.2.2.7.2
Open-air operations 5000:27.4.3
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Oxidizers, storage of 1:70.2.9, 1:A.70.2.9.2.1, 430:4.4.2.1, 430:Chap. 9, 430:A.4.11.3
Refuge, areas of 101:36.2.2.12, 101:37.2.2.12
Security, premises 730:4.2.8, 730:4.2.9, 730:6.7.2.4, 730:6.7.5, 730:Chap. 17, 730:Chap. 18
Sprinkler systems 13:21.20.23, 13:21.20.24
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.4
Merchant vessels, life safety code 301
Messenger supported wiring 70:396
Metacentric height
Metal bodies, lightning protection for 780:4.19, 780:4.21, 780:4.21.2, 780:6.8, 780:A.4.19,
780:A.4.21.3, 780:C.1
Metal-clad cable (Type MC) 70:330
Metal composite material (MCM) 5000:37.4

Definition 5000:3.3.388.10
Kiosks 5000:27.4.4.12.1(4)
Type I and Type II construction 5000:7.2.3.2.13(2)
Metal hydride storage system 52:5.2.1(7)

Metal mineral
Processing facilities 122
Metal scrap 484:12.3.1, 484:13.3.3.5, 664:11.1.5

Magnesium 484:7.7.5
Niobium 484:8.14.2
Tantalum 484:9.9.2
Titanium 484:10.5, 484:A.10.5.1
Zirconium 484:11.5, 484:A.11.5, 484:G.4.1, 484:G.5.3
Metals 484 see also specific metals, e.g. Aluminum

Alloying of 921:6.2.8.6, 921:8.10.4, 921:8.10.6.3, 921:24.5.1.2.2, 921:A.8.10.6.3
Burning 921:6.2.2.1
Characteristics 484:1.1.3, 484:1.1.4, 484:A.1.1.3
Chips 484:13.2.2.2(C), 484:13.2.2.3.9, 484:13.2.3.2.1, 484:13.2.7.3, 484:13.3.5.2,
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484:13.5.2.2(13), 484:A.13.2.3.2.1
Definition 484:3.3.4, 484:A.3.3.4
Magnesium 484:7.7.5.1, 484:7.8.2.1, 484:7.8.6, 484:A.7.8.6, 484:C.10
Niobium 484:8.2.6.3, 484:A.8.2.6.3.4 to A.8.2.6.3.6
Zirconium 484:11.3.1.3, 484:11.3.2.4, 484:11.5.2, 484:11.7.5, 484:A.11.7.5, 484:G.4.1,
484:G.4.2, 484:G.5.2
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems used on 2001:1.4.2.2, 2001:6.4.3.2, 2001:A.1.4.2.2
Combustible 484 see also Fires, Class D
Aircraft fires 402:12.6
Nuclear facilities, in 801:7.1.4, 801:7.4.2, 801:A.7.4.2
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, in 53:A.5.2.2, 53:A.8.6, 53:E.3.1.4, 53:E.4.4, 53:E.5.3.3,
53:F.2.3.2, 53:F.2.5, 53:F.3.2.6, 53:F.3.4
Composite panel walls 5000:D.2.3.2.13(2), 5000:D.3.11
Definition 5000:3.3.644.10
Containers, static electricity control 77:8.13.3, 77:8.13.4, 77:8.13.6.2, 77:F.2.2
Distortion of 921:6.3.2.2, 921:A.6.3.2.2.3
Dusts, combustible 484, 921:21.9.1.1 see also specific metals, e.g., Aluminum
Definition 484:3.3.6, 484:A.3.3.6
Melting 484:12.2.4, 484:A.12.2.4.1, 484:A.12.2.4.5, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:8.9.4.4.2, 921:8.9.5.2,
921:8.10.2 to 8.10.4, 921:8.10.5.1, 921:8.10.6.2, 921:24.5.1.2.1, 921:24.5.1.3, 921:24.5.1.4,
921:25.3.3.1, 921:25.3.3.2, 921:A.8.10.2 to A.8.10.4
Magnesium 484:7.2.1, 484:A.7.2.1
Niobium 484:8.2, 484:A.8.2.1 to A.8.2.6.3.6
Tantalum 484:9.2, 484:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.2.5.1
Mines, metal and nonmetal 122
Nominal dimension
Oxidizing of 921:6.2.6, 921:8.10.4, 921:8.10.6.3, 921:24.5.1.2.1, 921:A.6.2.6, 921:A.8.10.4,
921:A.8.10.6.3
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, selection for use in 53:5.3, 53:A.5.2.2, 53:A.5.3.2 to A.5.3.4,
53:A.5.3.7, 53:F.2.3.2, 53:F.2.5, 53:F.3.4
Powder 484
Aluminum see Aluminum
Definition 484:3.3.29, 484:A.3.3.29.1 to A.3.3.29.4
Magnesium see Magnesium
Powder production plants 484:12.2.12
Aluminum 484:6.1, 484:A.6.1.2.10 to A.6.1.11.5
Definition 484:3.3.30, 484:A.3.3.30
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Magnesium see Magnesium
Tantalum 484:9.1, 484:9.4.4, 484:9.4.5, 484:9.4.7 to 9.4.9, 484:9.8, 484:A.9.1.1.5 to
A.9.1.4.3, 484:A.9.4.4.3, 484:A.9.4.5.1 to A.9.4.5.2(5), 484:A.9.4.8.1, 484:A.9.4.8.4,
484:A.9.8.1.3 to A.9.8.3.3.2
Processing facilities, metal mineral 122
Properties of 86:Table J.1(f)
Roofing see Roofs, Coverings
Sponge 484:13.2.3.1.4, 484:13.2.3.2.1, 484:13.5.2.2(15), 484:A.13.2.3.2.1
Definition 484:3.3.34, 484:A.3.3.24
Titanium 484:10.1, 484:10.7.2, 484:A.10.1.1.2 to A.10.1.5
Zirconium 484:11.1, 484:11.7.2, 484:11.7.5, 484:A.11.1.2.2 to A.11.1.7.2, 484:A.11.7.5,
484:G.4.3, 484:G.11.6
Spontaneous ignition of 921:5.7.4.1.6
Thermal conductivities of 921:5.5.2, 921:5.5.2.1, 921:A.5.5.2.2
Vehicle fires, in 921:25.3.3.1, 921:25.3.3.2, 921:25.4.4
Metalworking machine tools, electrical see Machine tools
Meters
Electric see Electric meters
Exhaust orifice 271:4.4.1, 271:4.15.1, 271:5.2.1.2
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.19.2, 20:8.9.2, 20:8.9.3, 20:14.2.7.4.3.1, 20:14.2.7.4.3.2,
20:A.5.19.2.1.1
Flow 271:5.3.2 to 5.3.4
Gas see Gas meters
Heat flux 271:4.12, 271:5.1
LP-Gas see LP-Gas meters
Smoke 271:5.5, 271:A.5.5
Total flux 253:6.1.7, 253:6.1.9
Calibration of 253:4.8.3.3, 253:A.4.8.3.3, 253:B.2
Methane 76:F.4
Alarms 76:8.4.2.1.5, 76:8.4.2.1.6, 76:A.8.4.2.1.5
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.2.2, 120:6.2.1.4, 120:7.1.2.5(5), 120:9.3,
120:A.6.2.1.4.1
Sewage gas 329:4.1.8, 329:B.6.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:B.7.1
Venting 76:6.9.8
Methanol
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Definition 31:D.2.1
Methanol-fueled vehicles 502:G.1, 502:G.4
Methylacetylene-propadiene, stabilized (MPS)

Cylinder storage 51:4.3.1, 51:A.4.3.1
Manifolds 51:5.1.2, 51:A.5.1.2
Piping system 51:6.1.3, 51:A.6.1.3.3
Underground use 241:11.5.3
Mezzanines 1:10.12.3.7.1, 5000:8.13

Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.4, 5000:12.6.2.5
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.2.4.3 to 16.2.4.5, 5000:16.3.1(1), 5000:16.4.2.3
Communicating spaces, exit access within 5000:A.8.12.2(7)
Definition 1:3.3.161, 101:3.3.156, 301:3.3.44, 5000:3.3.399
Educational occupancies 5000:17.2.4(2)
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.2.3, 5000:D.2.3.2.4
Fire protection features 101:8.6.9
Floors 220:4.3.2.3, 220:4.3.2.4, 5000:7.2.3.2.3, 5000:7.2.3.2.4
Hangars 101:40.6.2, 101:42.6.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.7.2, 5000:A.24.2.7.2
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.3.5.1(3), 5000:29.6.3
Means of egress 1:14.8.1.6, 1:14.9.1.1, 101:7.4.1.1, 101:12.2.4.5 to 12.2.4.7, 101:13.2.4.5 to
13.2.4.7, 5000:11.2.2.6.6, 5000:11.3.1.6, 5000:11.4.1.1, 5000:15.6.2.1.2.1
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.1.4.2.3, 101:37.1.4.2.3, 5000:27.1.3.2.3, 5000:27.3.1(2)
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.2.4.1, 301:7.2.2.4.3, 301:7.2.2.4.4, 301:7.2.2.4.6, 301:7.3.1.6,
301:7.4.1.1, 301:7.6.3, 301:8.2.6, 301:10.2.3.3 to 10.2.3.5, 301:21.3.2
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.2.2, 13:22.5.1.5
Storage occupancies 5000:30.3.5.1.1(3), 5000:30.6.3
Story, counting as 5000:7.4.3.3.2
Micelle 850:A.7.4.2.6
Definition 18A:3.3.18, 18A:A.3.3.18
Microwave
Microwave carrier channels, monitoring for integrity 1221:9.1.1.4(3)
Microwave diathermy 99:D.2.1.5
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Microwave ovens 921:24.6.7
Microwave radio systems 72:8.6.3.2.1.4, 72:8.6.3.7, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table
10.4.4, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.8.6.3.7.1, 72:A.8.6.3.7.2(4), 1221:9.3.8,
1221:A.9.3.8.1(2) to A.9.3.8.5.1
Microwave sensors 730:8.6.2.3

Definition 730:3.3.34, 730:A.3.3.34
Microwave therapy radiation 99:D.2.2.5.2
Microwave volumetric detection systems, outdoor 730:6.10.4.1.1, 730:6.10.4.2, 730:8.6.2.3
Midsagittal plane
Military infrastructure, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 8.5.2
Military installations, airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(17), 424:5.17
Military marine vessels 306:6.3
Mills
Agricultural commodities 61
Pebble and steel ball 35:6.5
Roll 35:6.4.1
Tantalum processing 484:9.3, 484:A.9.3
Titanium processing 484:10.3, 484:A.10.3.1, 484:A.10.3.2.2
Zirconium processing 484:11.3, 484:A.11.3
Mine operators
Definition 120:3.3.32, 122:3.3.24
Mineral
Definition 122:3.3.25, 122:A.3.3.25
Mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable (Type MI) 70:332
Mines (fireworks) 1123:4.1.1, 1123:5.1.3.2, 1123:5.1.3.3, 1123:5.2.1.1, 1123:5.2.1.3.1,

1123:A.5.2.1.1, 1124:4.14.5.1, 1124:C.3.1.2.5, 1126:8.2.10
Definition 1123:3.3.24, 1123:A.3.3.24, 1123:D.3.1.2.5, 1124:3.3.42, 1124:A.3.3.42, 1124:D.1.29,
1126:3.3.35, 1126:A.3.3.35
Mines (resource)
Coal 120
Flammable and combustible liquids releases 329:9.3, 329:A.9.3.2, 329:A.9.3.4
Incidents
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Definition 1006:3.3.88, 1006:17.1.3.1, 1006:A.3.3.88, 1006:A.17.1.3.1
Mine shaft rescue simulation 1402:9.16
Mini-storage buildings 5000:30.3.5.3

Definition 1:3.3.165.25.1, 5000:3.3.65.13, 5000:A.3.3.65.13
Sprinkler systems 1:13.3.2.25.4
Minimum breaking strength (MBS)

Life safety rope 1983:5.1.1.11, 1983:7.1.1, 1983:7.1.2, 1983:8.2, 1983:A.7.1.1, 1983:A.7.1.2
Manufactured systems 1983:7.5.6.1 to 7.5.6.4, 1983:7.5.6.8
Personal escape rope 1983:5.1.2.10, 1983:7.2.1, 1983:8.2, 1983:A.7.1.1, 1983:A.7.2.1
Throwlines 1983:5.1.6.10, 1983:8.2.7.1
Minimum design metal temperature

Minimum design quantity

Minimum explosible concentration (MEC) 77:9.2.3, 484:A.12.2.1.1, 664:8.2.1.2, 664:8.4.1.2(1)

Aluminum dust 484:6.1.9.8.5, 484:A.6.1.9.8.5
Definition 68:3.3.22, 77:H.2.44, 484:3.3.25, 484:A.3.3.25, 654:3.3.16, 664:3.3.14, 664:A.3.3.14
Magnesium dust 484:A.7.3.2.4.2
Minimum fluidization velocity

Minimum igniting current ratio (MIC)

Definition 497:3.3.10, 497:A.3.3.10
Minimum ignition energy see Ignition energy
Minimum protected height 2001:C.2.7.1.6

Minimum separation distance (D ) see also Separation/separation distances

o
Mining equipment 120, 122
Miscella 36:7.4.2, 36:8.2.2, 36:8.6, 36:B.4 to B.8

Miscellaneous equipment see also specific equipment

Copyright NFPA
Definition 1901:3.3.106, 1906:3.3.58
Miscellaneous equipment allowance

Definition 1901:3.3.107, 1906:3.3.59
Miscibility see also Liquids, Water-miscible

Water additive concentrate 18A:5.2.2
Wetting agents 18:5.2.2
Misfires
Explosive materials 495:9.8.4, 495:10.5
Misfueling
Mission-specific competencies
Mists
Combustible
Deflagration characteristics 68:B.2.6
Deflagration venting 68
Water mist fire protection systems see Water mist fire protection systems
Mitigation
Disasters, of 1600:5.1.2, 1600:5.5, 1600:5.8.1.1, 1600:5.8.3.1, 1600:5.8.3.6, 1600:A.4.1(3),
1600:A.5.1.2, 1600:A.5.5.1, 1600:A.5.5.2, 1600:A.5.8.3.1
Wildfire risk, of 1051:9.5.2, 1051:10.5, 1143:Chap. 4, 1144:4.1.1 to 4.1.3, 1144:4.3, 1144:4.4,
1144:5.11.4, 1144:5.11.5, 1144:Chap. 6, 1144:A.4.1.1, 1144:A.4.3.3 to A.4.3.5
Definition 1051:3.3.32, 1143:3.3.19, 1144:3.3.16
Mix tanks 35:6.1.5, 35:6.4.2, 35:6.6, 35:A.5.6.3

Mixed facilities, anesthetizing locations see Anesthetizing locations
Mixed occupancies 1:6.1.14.1.1(1), 1:6.1.14.3, 101:6.1.14.1.1(1), 101:6.1.14.3, 5000:6.2.1.1(2),

5000:6.2.1.2, 5000:6.2.3, 5000:7.4.1.1.1, 5000:7.6.2.3.2, 5000:16.1.2.1, 5000:16.3.4.1(1) see also
Multiple occupancies
Copyright NFPA
Classification of occupancy 5000:15.7.3.8.1.4
Definition 1:6.1.14.2.2, 101:3.3.168.10, 101:6.1.14.2.2, 5000:3.3.424.9, 5000:6.2.2.2
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.4.2.5.1.2
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.1.2.1, 5000:27.3.5.1(4), 5000:27.4.4.4
Storage occupancies 5000:30.1.2, 5000:30.8.1.2
Mixers (flash) 820:Table 5.2

Mixers (gas-air) see Gas-air mixers
Mixers (ovens and furnaces) 86:6.2.9, 86:A.6.2.9.1, 86:A.6.2.9.3(A), 86:A.6.2.9.3(E) see also Air-fuel
gas mixers
Mixers (process equipment) 35:6.2.10, 35:6.6, 35:A.5.6.3, 654:7.17, 654:B.5.2
Mixers (tank) 77:8.5.2.4
Mixing blowers see Blowers
Mixing buildings 495:6.2, 495:7.2, 1124:4.5.2.2, 1124:4.5.4.1

Definition 1124:3.3.9.5, 1124:A.3.3.9.5, 1125:3.3.3.2
Mixing machines (ovens and furnaces) 86:6.2.9.1, 86:6.2.9.3, 86:8.13, 86:A.6.2.9.1,

86:A.6.2.9.3(A), 86:A.6.2.9.3(E)
Mixing operations (explosives) 495:6.2, 495:6.3, 495:7.2, 495:7.3
Mixing rooms 1:43.1.6.3, 1:43.1.7.1, 1:A.43.1.7.1, 13:6.2.6.4, 13:21.4, 13:A.21.4.1.1, 33:8.3,

33:9.1, 33:9.4.4, 33:A.6.2.6, 33:A.8.1, 33:A.9.1
Mixtures see also specific type such as Air-vapor mixtures

Optimum
Definition 68:3.3.25.2, 68:A.3.3.25.2
Self-decomposing
Copyright NFPA
Definition 69:3.3.34, 69:A.3.3.34
Stoichiometric
Definition 53:3.3.21.3, 68:3.3.25.3
Mobile acetylene trailer systems 51:Chap. 10

Definition 51:3.3.13, 51:A.3.3.13
Mobile containers (LP-Gas) 58:5.2.4.4, 58:6.23.3, 58:11.3.2

Mobile equipment see also Mobile units

Dry chemical extinguishing systems for 17:9.9, 17:A.9.9.1
Emergency service communications 1221:9.3.4.1.2 to 9.3.4.1.6, 1221:9.3.4.1.15, 1221:9.3.4.1.18,
1221:9.3.5, 1221:9.3.7, 1221:10.10.3, 1221:10.10.4, 1221:10.11, 1221:A.9.3.4.1.6,
1221:A.9.3.4.1.18, 1221:A.9.3.7, 1221:A.10.11.2.2
Mines
Coal 120
Definition 120:3.3.33, 122:3.3.26
Metal and nonmetal 122:1.1.4(1), 122:1.2(2), 122:5.1.1, 122:5.1.4, 122:5.1.8, 122:5.1.10,
122:6.3.3, 122:10.8.3, 122:Chap. 12, 122:A.1.1, 122:Annex B
Mobile data computers 1221:10.11, 1221:A.10.11.2.2
Mobile foam apparatus 11:4.8(3), 11:A.1.1, 1901:4.2.1(7), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 11,
1912:Table 4.8.2, 1912:D.2
Definition 11:3.3.17.2, 11:A.3.3.17.2, 1901:3.3.108, 1912:3.3.30
Mobile home parks see Manufactured home communities
Mobile homes see also Manufactured housing; Motor homes; Recreational vehicles
Bedroom, furniture in 13R:Fig. A.1.1(b)
CATV coaxial cables, bonding and grounding of 70:820.106
Communications circuits 70:800.106
Definition 70:550.2
Electrical installations, systems, and wiring 70:550
LP-Gas appliances in 58:5.20.6, 58:6.8.2(A), 58:A.5.20.6
Wildland fires 1144:5.9
Mobile property type

Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:6.7.2 to 6.7.4, 901:6.8, 901:6.8.2,
901:Table 11.3.2
Definition 901:3.3.70, 901:6.3.2
Mobile refueling 52:14.4.12

Copyright NFPA
Mobile shelving 232:6.14.3, 232:6.14.4, 232:B.3

Mobile surface mining equipment 120
Mobile units see also Mobile equipment

Carbon dioxide extinguishing system supply 12:Chap. 8
Definition 12:3.3.9
Intensive care units
Supply units
Cryogenic systems 55:8.13.1.2
Definition 55:3.3.44, 55:A.3.3.44
Hydrogen systems 55:10.2.3.3, 55:10.2.3.4, 55:11.2.6.2, 55:11.3.1.1
Training units, for fire service personnel 1402:Chap. 14
Mobile water supply apparatus 1142:A.7.5(8), 1142:B.4.1, 1142:Annex C

Portable pumps 1142:C.6, 1142:E.6
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:4.2.1(3), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 7, 1901:19.5,
1901:A.19.5.1.1 to A.19.5.2.2, 1912:Table 4.8.2
Definition 1002:3.3.16, 1410:3.3.1.2, 1901:3.3.109, 1912:3.3.31
Operators, professional qualifications 1002:1.4.9, 1002:Chap. 10
Mobile X-ray
Definition70E:100.I
Mobility impairments see Means of egress, Accessible
Mode of transmission
Model rockets see Rockets
Model uncertainty
Models, fire see Fire models
Models (mathematical) 921:20.4, 921:A.20.4.7, 921:A.20.4.8

Definition 59A:3.3.18, 551:3.3.11
Probabilistic 551:4.4.3.6, 551:4.4.4.2, 551:5.4.2, 551:5.4.4.2, 551:A.5.4.2.2
Copyright NFPA
Models (PASS)
Models (protective clothing)

Definition 1951:3.3.68, 1971:3.3.74, 1991:3.3.41, 1992:3.3.45, 1999:3.3.58, 2112:3.3.22
Modem (modulator/demodulator unit)

Moderate hazard occupancies 1142:5.2.3
Modification
Marine vessel, major modification of
Definition 301:3.3.41, 301:A.3.3.41
Modifications
Building see Building rehabilitation
Definition 101:3.3.158, 101:A.3.3.158, 1911:3.3.80, 5000:3.3.402, 5000:15.2.2.3
Modular homes see also Manufactured housing

Modules, rocket
Definition 1122:3.3.4, 1125:3.3.16, 1127:3.3.10
Hybrid propellant rocket motors 1125:4.14.1, 1125:5.13.1, 1125:7.3.1, 1125:7.3.2, 1125:7.5.1.4 to
7.5.1.8, 1125:A.7.3.1.1, 1125:A.7.5.1.6, 1127:4.5.7, 1127:4.19, 1127:6.1(3), 1127:6.1(5),
1127:6.1(12)
Storage of 1127:4.19, 1127:5.1, 1127:6.1(10)
Moist curing 5000:47.4.3.2.8

Definition 5000:3.3.403, 5000:47.1.5.7
Moisture barriers (protective clothing)

CBRN protective garment 1971:7.20.4, 1971:8.28.1.1, 1971:8.29.1.2, 1971:8.67.1.1
Definition 1851:3.3.58, 1971:3.3.75
Design requirements 1971:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1971:6.1.9.4, 1971:6.1.10.3, 1971:6.10.3.1,
1971:6.10.3.3, 1971:A.6.1.2, 1971:A.6.1.3
Performance requirements 1971:7.1.1, 1971:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 1971:7.1.7, 1971:7.1.12, 1971:7.1.14
to 7.1.17, 1971:7.1.24, 1971:7.2.2, 1971:7.6.8 to 7.6.11, 1971:7.20.4
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.3.5.1(4), 1851:6.4.3.1, 1851:6.4.5.1, 1851:6.4.5.2,
1851:8.4.3, 1851:8.4.5, 1851:8.4.7, 1851:Table 11.3.7(c), 1851:11.3.7.1, 1851:11.3.7.2,
1851:12.2, 1851:12.3, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:A.6.3.5.1(4), 1851:Table A.7.1.9,
1851:A.8.4.3, 1851:A.12.2.1, 1851:A.12.2.3.1, 1851:A.12.3.3.1
Test methods 1971:8.1.5, 1971:8.6.1.1 to 8.6.1.3, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.3.2, 1971:8.6.8,
1971:8.6.9, 1971:8.12.7.1, 1971:8.12.7.2, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:8.27.1, 1971:8.28.1.1,
1971:8.28.1.2, 1971:8.28.3.5, 1971:8.28.7, 1971:8.29, 1971:8.29.1.1, 1971:8.29.1.2,
Copyright NFPA
1971:8.62.1, 1971:8.67.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(a), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(f), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(i)
Moisture content (wet basis) 664:8.6.1.1

Definition 664:3.3.15, 664:A.3.3.15
Molten salt baths see Salt bath furnaces, molten
Monel Metal™ 780:6.3
Monitor panels
Monitoring for integrity (communications systems) 1221:9.1.1.4, 1221:9.1.1.5, 1221:9.1.2,

1221:9.3.4.1.21, 1221:10.8.2, 1221:A.9.1.1.4(2), 1221:A.9.1.1.4(4)(a), 1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(2),
1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(5), 1221:A.9.1.2
Monitoring stations 730:8.7.1, 730:8.9, 730:13.4.4, 730:18.4.3.3(B), 730:20.4.1.3, 731:Chap. 9

Definition 730:3.3.35, 730:A.3.3.35, 731:3.3.15, 731:A.3.3.15
Monitors (equipment)
Air quality 1901:25.4.7.1
Alarm systems 72:6.8.2.5, 72:11.7.5.6, 72:11.7.8.2, 72:11.9, 72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.11.7.8.2
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.4.2, 85:7.4.4.3, 85:7.4.4.5, 85:A.7.4.4.3
Carbon monoxide see Carbon monoxide
Cardiac see Cardiac monitors
Definition 85:3.3.100, 1221:3.3.44
Extinguishing systems 24:1.1.1, 24:4.1.3(7), 24:9.1, 24:A.9.1
Break-apart monitors 1965:6.8.5
Definition25:3.3.23.1, 25:A.3.3.23.1, 1925:3.3.57, 1965:3.3.5
Elevating platform water delivery system 1901:20.12.2, 1901:20.12.3, 1901:A.20.12.3.4
Fixed monitors 11:5.7.2
Definition 11:3.3.20.1, 11:A.3.3.20.1, 18A:3.3.13, 18A:A.3.3.13
Foam 11:5.2.4.1.1, 11:5.6.5.1, 11:5.6.5.2, 11:A.1.1, 11:A.5.6.5.1, 11:A.5.6.5.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 7.1, 25:7.2.2.6, 25:7.3.3, 25:7.4.3, 25:Table
7.5.1
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:Table 5.1, 1925:5.2.1 to 5.2.5, 1925:6.10.5.3, 1925:6.14.2,
1925:19.3.17.3, 1925:A.6.14.2.2
Portable monitors 11:5.7.2, 11:5.8.2.2, 11:A.5.7, 1965:4.6.1, 1965:4.7, 1965:5.5.2, 1965:6.5
to 6.8, 1965:6.10.7.2, 1965:A.4.7.1, 1965:A.6.7.2.4
Definition 11:3.3.20.2, 18A:3.3.20, 1965:3.3.7
Flame see Flame monitoring
Copyright NFPA
Flammable gases and vapors 329:5.1.2(3), 329:5.2.6, 329:5.4.2, 329:5.4.4, 329:5.4.5,
329:8.2.5(3)
Hazardous materials incidents
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.7.2, 85:8.9.4, 85:8.10.4.1, 85:A.8.7.2.2.2,
85:A.8.7.2.3
Line isolation see Line isolation monitors
Oxygen see Oxygen indicators
Monitors (fireworks) 1123:8.1.2, 1123:A.8.1.2
Monomers 35:8.2, 35:A.8.2

Definition 35:3.3.16, 35:A.3.3.16
Monorails 303:5.19
Electrical installations 70:555.23, 70:610
Moorings 307:9.4.1 to 9.4.3, 312:5.3(4), 312:5.4.3, 312:A.5.3(4), 1005:5.3.6, 1005:A.5.3.6,

1405:4.11, 1405:5.6.7, 1405:6.3, 1405:6.9.2(3), 1405:6.9.6, 1405:6.10.3.4, 1405:12.8.3, 1925:15.8
Definition 303:3.3.17, 303:A.3.3.17, 1005:3.3.22, 1405:3.3.51, 1405:A.3.3.51, 1925:3.3.59
Mop-up
Definition 901:3.3.72, 1051:3.3.33
Wildland fires 1051:7.5.12, 1143:6.3.4
Morbidity
Definition 1583:3.3.19, 1583:A.3.3.19
Mortar racks (fireworks) 1123:4.5, 1123:4.6.1, 1123:4.6.2, 1123:A.4.4.1, 1123:A.4.5.1,

1123:A.4.6.1, 1123:A.8.1.3.1
Mortar troughs (fireworks) 1123:4.4, 1123:5.1.2.4, 1123:A.4.4.1 to A.4.4.5, 1123:A.8.2.9.1.2

Mortars (fireworks) 1123:4.1.1, 1123:4.1.2, 1123:4.2.4.2, 1123:4.2.4.3, 1123:4.3 to 4.5, 1123:4.6.5,

1123:5.1.2.4, 1123:5.2.1.3, 1123:6.4.1(1), 1123:6.4.2, 1123:6.4.3, 1123:7.3.4, 1123:7.6.1,
1123:7.6.2.1, 1123:7.6.2.2, 1123:8.2, 1123:8.2.9.1.2, 1123:9.1.2, 1123:9.1.3, 1123:9.3.4,
1123:A.4.1.2, 1123:A.4.2.4.3, 1123:A.4.3.1 to A.4.5.1, 1123:A.4.3.3, 1123:A.5.1.3, 1123:A.5.2.1.1,
1123:A.5.2.1.3, 1123:A.7.2.1, 1123:A.8.1.3.1, 1123:A.8.2.1 to A.8.2.12, 1123:A.9.1, 1126:8.2.5
Concussion 1126:8.2.2.4, 1126:8.3.7, 1126:8.4.2
Definition 1123:3.3.25, 1126:3.3.36
Integral
Copyright NFPA
Mortuary chapels see Assembly occupancies
Motels see Hotels
Motion detectors 730:6.10.4, 730:8.6.2, 730:13.4.3(2), 731:5.2.2, 731:5.3.3.1.8, 731:5.3.4.4,

731:6.1.6.1.4.2(A), 731:Table 10.4.3(b), 731:A.5.2.2
One- and two-family dwellings, interior 730:13.4.4
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:6.3, 1982:7.6
Motion picture film, cellulose nitrate see Cellulose nitrate motion picture film, storage and
handling of
Motion picture soundstages see Soundstages (motion picture, television)
Motion picture studios see Production facilities (motion picture and television)
Motion picture theaters see Assembly occupancies; Theaters
Motor compressors (hermetic refrigerant) 70:440
Motor connection boxes, wiring 79:13.5.9
Motor control equipment 70B:Chap. 12, 70B:B.1.15, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.2.1, 70E:210,
70E:400.11, 70E:430.3(A)(6), 70E:430.3(C), 70E:430.3(D), 70E:430.3(H) see also Controllers, Motor
Definition70E:100.I
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302 see also Boats; Marine vessels
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:30.1, 1:30.3, 1:Chap. 42, 1:A.30.1.5.1 to
A.30.1.6.9, 1:A.42.2.3.3.2 to A.42.2.3.9, 30A, 5000:6.4.2.45, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(4), 5000:32.4.5 see
also Dispensing stations; Fuel dispensing systems and devices; Garages, Repair
Aircraft see Aircraft fuel, Servicing
Alternate fuels 1:42.2.8, 1:42.5, 1:A.42.2.8.3.3, 1:A.42.5.1.1 to A.42.5.3, 52:Chap. 8, 52:Chap. 9,
52:Chap. 10, 52:Chap. 12, 52:15.2.1, 52:17.9, 52:17.10, 52:A.17.9
Definition 1:3.3.165.24, 30A:3.3.11
Flammable and combustible liquids, releases of 329:4.1.14, 329:6.1.4, 329:6.2.7(5) to 6.2.7(8),
329:6.2.8, 329:7.5.2, 329:A.7.2.3.2, 329:C.8
Fleet 1:42.2.1.1, 1:42.2.1.2, 1:42.2.3.3.2.6, 1:42.2.6.1.5.6, 30A:4.3.2.1, 30A:4.3.2.5, 30A:4.3.2.6
Definition 1:3.3.165.24.1, 30A:3.3.11.2
Full service 30A:9.3
Inside buildings 1:30.1.6, 1:30.3.1, 1:42.2.1.1, 1:42.2.3.2.1, 1:42.2.3.10, 1:42.2.6.1.5, 1:42.2.7.4,
1:A.30.1.6.7, 1:A.30.1.6.9, 1:A.42.2.6.1.5.7, 30A:4.2.1(2), 30A:4.2.3, 30A:4.3.9, 30A:5.2.4,
30A:6.3.4, 30A:Chap. 7, 30A:8.2.1, 30A:8.3, 30A:9.2.4, 30A:A.8.2.1, 30A:A.8.3.1
Definition 1:3.3.165.24.3, 1:A.3.3.165.24.3, 30A:3.3.11.5, 30A:A.3.3.11.5
Marine see Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities
Copyright NFPA
Self-service see Self-service fuel stations
Motor generators
Public fire alarm reporting systems 72:9.5.1.5.1(3), 72:9.5.1.5.3, 72:9.5.1.5.4, 72:9.5.1.6,
72:A.9.5.1.5.1(3)
Motor homes see also Manufactured housing; Mobile homes; Recreational vehicles
Definition 70:551.2, 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.10
Motor vehicle fluids 1:22.9

Motor vehicle terminals 495:Chap. 12, 5000:A.3.3.424.14(4)

Definition 5000:3.3.618.2, 5000:A.3.3.618.2
Explosives at 498
Definition 498:3.3.2, 498:A.3.3.2
Motor vehicles 5000:31.4.1

Air bag systems 1:22.9.4
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles
Alternative fuel systems see Alternative fuels
Cargo tank see Cargo tank vehicles
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:Table 6.7.5, 901:6.8.2,
901:Table 8.3.2, 901:Table 14.6.2, 901:Table 14.8.2, 901:Table 14.17.2, 901:A.6.5.3, 901:A.8.3.2
Common passenger vehicles
Rescue 1006:10.1, 1006:A.10.1.2 to A.10.1.10
Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems see Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems
Definition 52:3.3.50, 495:3.3.29, 498:3.3.3, 1124:3.3.44, 1670:3.3.151
Electric
Charging system equipment 70:Table 400.4, 70:625
Definition 70:625.2
Explosives, loaded with 495:4.1.10, 495:6.3, 495:6.5.1(5), 495:6.6, 495:7.3, 495:7.4.3, 495:8.2,
495:8.3, 495:Table 9.3.1(a) Note, 495:9.8.6
Parking 498:4.2, 498:5.2.2, 498:A.4.2.8
Repair 498:4.3.1
Exposition facilities, displayed in 101:12.7.5.4, 101:13.7.5.4
Fire apparatus see Fire apparatus
Fire department see Fire department vehicles
Copyright NFPA
Fire extinguishment using Class A foam systems 1145:6.2.4
Fire investigations 921:Chap. 25, 921:26.7.2.7
Fire safety symbols, incident 170:Table 8.3.2
Fireworks, transporting 1124:Chap. 8
Fixed guideway transit see Fixed guideway transit vehicles
Fuel dispensing see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Generators mounted on 70E:410.10(C)(7)(b)
Hydrogen fuel systems 52
Industrial trucks see Industrial trucks, powered
Light attack see Initial attack, Fire apparatus
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled see Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Live fire training evolutions
Parking/staging at 1403:4.2.24, 1403:5.2.11, 1403:6.2.14, 1403:7.2.23, 1403:8.2.24
As props 1403:7.3.14, 1403:A.7.3.14
LP-Gas systems see LP-gas systems
Multipurpose passenger
Off-road use see Off-road use, fire department vehicles
Overall height, length, and width
Definition 414:3.3.45, 414:A.3.3.45
Person extrication
Prototype
Definition 414:3.3.71.3, 414:A.3.3.71.3
Tests 414:6.1.1(2), 414:6.1.3, 414:6.3
Recreational see Recreational vehicles
Repair facilities see Garages, Repair
Rescue, vehicle for emergency see Rescue vehicles
Rescue incidents, operations at 1006:Chap. 10, 1670:Chap. 8, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.4
Mine/tunnel incidents 1006:17.3.12, 1006:17.3.13, 1006:A.17.3.12
Wilderness rescue, specialized vehicles for 1006:16.1.8
Rubber-tired see Tires
Safe havens for 498:Chap. 4
Definition 498:3.3.4, 498:A.3.3.4
Salvage vehicles 1:22.9.2.1, 1:22.9.5.1
Special provisions 101:11.6.1
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Tank see Tank vehicles
Trucks see Trucks
Undercoating and body lining 33:14.1
Weight
Scale measurement
Unsprung
Wrecking yards 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 22
Motorists 502:C.2.1, 502:C.3.2, 502:Annex K

Motors 70:430, 70E:420.10(E), 70E:440.3(B)(5)

Agricultural buildings 70:547.7
Air conditioning units 70:440
Appliances 70:220.18(A), 70:422.10(A), 70:422.11(G), 70:422.32, 70:422.62, 921:24.5.6
Auxiliary, tank vehicles 385:8.2
Capacitor 70:460.9
Circuits 70:430 .II
Construction sites, at 70B:J.4
Curtain, theater 70:520.48
Feeder load 70:220.40, 70:220 .IV, 70:430.26
Fire pumps
Electric see Electric motors, fire pump
Vertical hollow shaft 20:7.5.1.5, 20:7.5.1.7.2
Grounding 70:250 .VI, 70:430.12(E), 70:430.96, 70:430 .XIII
Hazardous (classified) locations 70:501.125, 70:502.125, 70:503.126, 70:505.16(E)(2), 70:505.22
Industrial machinery 70:670, 79:7.3, 79:Chap. 14, 79:Chap. 19, 79:A.7.3.1.2
Rocket see Rocket motors
Static balancing 70B:28.5
Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations 70:680.21, 70:680.27(B)(1)
Uninterruptible power supply 70B:25.3.10
Motorsports safety awareness level 610:5.2

Motorsports safety command manager 610:5.6

Copyright NFPA
Motorsports safety operations level 610:5.3
Motorsports safety specialist level 610:5.5

Motorsports safety technician level 610:5.4

Motorsports venues, emergency and safety operations at 610
Moulage
Mounded containers 58:5.2.8.3(B), 58:5.7.2.8, 58:Table 6.3.1, 58:6.3.4, 58:6.4.4, 58:6.6.1.6,

58:6.6.6.3, 58:6.16.1, 58:6.25.5.3, 58:6.26.2, 58:Annex K
Movable fuel storage tenders see Tenders, movable fuel storage
Movement area
Moving walks 1:14.11.4, 101:7.2.7, 101:7.7.4, 101:8.6.3(3), 101:8.6.8.5, 101:8.6.8.6, 101:9.4.2,

101:A.8.6.8.6(2), 5000:8.12.5.2, 5000:8.12.5.3, 5000:11.2.7, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:15.5.5.5(4),
5000:54.2
Aircraft loading see Aircraft loading walkways
Electrical equipment and wiring 70E:430.3
Merchant vessels 301:8.2.5.7
MPa
Definition 58:3.3.45, 59:3.3.24
MPag
Definition 58:3.3.46, 59:3.3.25
Mucous membrane 1581:4.6.1, 1581:7.1.2, 1581:A.7.1.2

Mufflers (industrial trucks) 505:7.4
Muffles
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Mullions
Damper, fire-rated 80:19.2.4, 80:A.19.2.4
Definition 80:3.3.60, 80:19.1.3.6
Door
Window 80:17.3.3.5.1.2, 80:17.3.3.5.2.2, 80:17.3.3.5.3.2, 80:A.17.1.3
Multi-casualty incident (MCI) 610:4.6.4

Multifamily dwellings see Dwellings
Multilevel play structures see Play structures, multilevel
Multioutlet assemblies 70:380

Multiple burner boilers 85:Chap. 6, 85:Annex D
Multiple casualty 450:5.5.3.2.1(15), 450:10.9.3

Multiple configuration
Multiple dwelling unit see also Apartment buildings

Multiple fuel systems 85:4.6.5.2.8

Dual-fuel and combination burners 86:6.2.12, 86:6.3.1.2, 86:6.3.10, 86:8.12.2, 86:A.6.3.1
Definition 86:3.3.5.4, 86:3.3.5.5
Safety equipment 86:8.12
Multiple occupancies 1:1.3.4, 1:6.1.14, 1:A.6.1.14.1.3, 5000:6.2, 5000:7.4, 5000:15.6.2.5.3,

5000:15.7.3.8.1.4, 5000:35.3.2, 5000:A.6.2.1.3, 5000:A.7.4.1.3.7, 5000:A.7.4.3.6.3 see also Mixed
occupancies
Assembly occupancies 101:12.1.2, 101:13.1.2, 101:A.12.1.2.2, 101:A.13.1.2.2
Business occupancies 101:38.1.2, 101:39.1.2, 101:A.38.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.39.1.2.2.2(4)
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.14, 101:A.6.1.14.1.3
5000:18.6.1.2
Definition 1:6.1.14.2.1, 101:3.3.168.11, 101:6.1.14.2.1, 5000:3.3.424.10, 5000:6.2.2.1,
5000:A.3.3.424.10
Copyright NFPA
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.1.2, 101:23.1.2, 101:A.22.1.2, 101:A.23.1.2,
5000:21.1.2, 5000:A.21.1.2
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.7(2), 5000:39.11.1.2.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.2, 101:19.1.2, 101:A.18.1.2.2, 101:A.18.1.2.3, 101:A.19.1.2.2,
101:A.19.1.2.3
High-rise buildings 5000:6.2.3.4, 5000:33.1.2
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.1.2, 101:29.1.2, 5000:17.1.2.3, 5000:24.1.3
Industrial occupancies 101:40.1.2, 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:29.1.2
Mall buildings 5000:16.1.2.3, 5000:27.4.4.4
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.1.2, 101:37.1.2, 101:A.36.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.37.1.2.2.2(4),
5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:16.1.2.3, 5000:27.1.2, 5000:27.3.5.1(4), 5000:27.4.4.4,
5000:A.27.1.2.2.2(4)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.1.2, 101:33.1.2, 5000:26.1.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.1.2, 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:30.1.2, 5000:30.8.1.2
Multiple station alarm devices 72:11.3.1, 101:9.6.2.9.1, 101:16.6.3.4.3(1), 101:17.6.3.4.3(1),

5000:18.6.3.4.3, 5000:55.2.2.6.1
Definition 72:3.3.106, 101:3.3.161, 5000:3.3.160.1
Multiple station alarms 72:5.1.4, 72:10.4.5, 72:10.4.7, 72:Chap. 11, 720:4.1.1, 720:5.3.5.1,
720:5.3.9.2, 720:5.4.2, 720:A.5.1.1.1, 720:A.5.4.2.1
Definition 72:3.3.105, 720:3.3.1.2
Multiple treatment facility

Multiplexing
Active multiplex systems 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.5.3, 72:8.6.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table
A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.1.2 to A.8.6.3.1.7
Definition 72:3.3.2
Two-way radio frequency (RF) multiplex systems 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.5.3, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4,
72:8.6.3.4, 72:Table 8.6.3.4.5, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:Table
A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.8.6.3.4.4
Multipoint grounding
Multipurpose assembly occupancies
Copyright NFPA
Definition 101:3.3.168.2.1
Multitier book stacks 909:16.4.10.3, 909:A.16.4.10.3, 909:B.5.1.1.7

Definition 909:3.3.6.1, 909:A.3.3.6.1
Multi-use facilities 610:4.4.1

Municipal fire alarm and emergency communications systems 1221 see also Alarm reporting
systems, public
Municipal solid waste (MSW) 85:10.2.1.2.2.3, 85:A.10.2.1.2.2.3, 85:F.4, 85:G.2, 85:G.3.3, 850:9.1,
850:9.1.2, 850:9.1.4, 850:9.1.5, 850:9.3, 850:9.4.4.1, 850:A.9.1.3.2, 850:A.9.1.5.1, 850:A.9.1.5.2,
850:A.9.3.3.1, 850:A.9.3.3.2, 850:A.9.4.4.1
Definition85:3.3.72.9, 850:3.3.17
Municipal type water systems 1141:7.1.3, 1141:7.1.4, 1141:7.2.1.1, 1141:7.2.1.2, 1141:7.2.1.5,

1141:8.1.3(1), 1141:8.1.3(2), 1141:8.3, 1141:A.7.1.3, 1141:A.8.3.4, 1141:A.8.3.8, 1142:7.1.3,
1142:Annex G see also Water systems, Public
Definition 1141:3.3.20, 1142:3.3.14
Muntins
Vision panels 80:14.3.1
Window
Museums 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2, 909, 914:1.1.2, 914:1.3.4, 914:A.1.1.2,

914:A.4.2.2, 914:A.9.5.3.2, 914:A.9.5.3.9 see also Assembly occupancies
Musical productions, use of pyrotechnics in 1126
Mutual aid 1201:4.6, 1201:A.4.6.2, 1710:4.8, 1710:5.2.1.2, 1710:5.3.1.1, 1710:A.4.8.1 see also
Agencies
Agreements 402:Annex F, 424:5.15.1, 424:5.15.2, 424:13.4.3, 424:A.5.15.1, 1250:A.6.3.2.2,
1600:5.7, 1600:A.5.7
Definition 1142:3.3.15, 1142:A.3.3.15, 1250:3.3.14, 1600:3.3.10, 1600:A.3.3.10
Airport emergencies 402:1.1.2, 402:4.1.4, 402:4.2.6, 402:4.2.9, 402:4.5, 402:6.1.2, 402:7.2.4.2,
402:14.2.6, 402:14.3.1, 402:F.1
Agreements 402:Annex F
Training 402:4.1.2, 402:4.1.3, 402:4.2.9
Water and agent resupply 402:10.3.1, 402:10.3.3
Airport emergency 403:4.1.2, 403:A.5.3.3, 424:5.1.2(15), 424:5.3.5, 424:5.4.4, 424:5.4.6,
424:5.15, 424:5.17, 424:6.3.4, 424:7.3.1, 424:7.3.4, 424:8.1.2.2, 424:11.1.3(3), 424:A.4.1.4,
424:A.5.15.1, 1710:5.5.4.5
Copyright NFPA
Agreements 424:5.15.1, 424:5.15.2, 424:13.4.3, 424:A.5.15.1
Airport operator 424:6.5.2(2), 424:6.5.2(4), 424:6.5.3, 424:7.7, 424:7.7.1(4)
Medical 424:5.4.6, 424:6.6(1), 424:7.5(1)
Automatic aid see Automatic aid
Definition 403:3.3.18, 450:3.3.42, 1201:3.3.1.2, 1201:A.3.3.1.2, 1710:3.3.1.2, 1710:A.3.3.1.2,
1720:3.3.1.2, 1720:A.3.3.1.2
Disaster management 1600:5.7, 1600:A.5.7
Incident management systems 1561:6.1.5, 1561:A.5.2.1
Marine vessel fires 1405:10.2.3, 1405:11.3, 1405:14.1.1, 1405:14.1.2, 1405:17.10.4
Medical 450:7.5(11), 450:8.2.2.10, 450:9.9, 450:13.15, 450:13.18.3
Nuclear reactor, light water 804:6.5.1
Special operations 1710:5.4.1, 1710:5.4.6
Suburban and rural areas 1141:10.3, 1141:10.3.6, 1141:A.11.2
Volunteer fire departments 1720:4.3.4, 1720:4.7, 1720:4.8.1.2, 1720:4.9.1.2, 1720:A.4.3.4,
1720:A.4.7.1, 1720:A.5.4
Wildfire 1143:4.5.6.2(1), 1143:5.1.3(4), 1143:5.1.3(5), 1143:6.4.1.1, 1143:6.4.1.2
mV
N
NA 54:13.1.1(2), 54:13.2.1(3)
Nameplates see Plates, name
Naphtha methanol 853:A.6.6
NAT Max 54:13.1.1(1), 54:13.1.6, 54:Tables 13.1(a) to (d), 54:13.2.1(1), 54:13.2.3(1), 54:13.2.19,
54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d)
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)

National defense area

Definition 1003:3.3.9, 1003:A.3.3.9
National Electrical Code® 70
National Fire Alarm Code® 72
National Fuel Gas Code 54
Copyright NFPA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
National Hose threads 1901:5.8.3, 1906:9.5.1.1, 1906:9.6.2, 1906:A.9.5.1.1, 1963:5.2 to 5.4,

1963:5.6, 1963:Chap. 8, 1963:A.5.2.1, 1963:Fig. A.5.6.3, 1963:A.5.6.4
Definition 1901:3.3.112, 1906:3.3.61, 1963:3.3.8
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 1405:Chap. 13, 1405:15.1, 1561:4.7.2, 1561:4.7.4,
1561:A.6.1
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)

National response plan

Definition 1561:3.3.38, 1561:A.3.3.38
National Search and Rescue Plan 1670:4.1.11, 1670:A.4.1.11

Definition 1670:3.3.80, 1670:A.3.3.80
National security information

National standard hose thread

National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB)

National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) 1051:Annex B

Definition 1051:3.3.34, 1051:A.3.3.34
NAT+NAT 54:13.2.1(2), 54:13.2.22(3), 54:13.2.22(4), 54:Tables 13.2(a) to (d), 54:Table 13.2(f) to

Table 13.2(g), 54:Table 13.2(i)
Natural gas see also Compressed natural gas (CNG); Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Composition of 52:4.2, 52:A.4.2
Definition 52:3.3.21.2, 85:3.3.72.10
Fire investigations 921:5.3.5, 921:6.3.7.2.3, 921:6.3.7.10.3, 921:9.2.1, 921:9.5.4, 921:9.9.3.3,
921:21.8, 921:21.15.3, 921:A.21.8.1 to A.21.8.4
Appliances 921:9.7.1.2
Building systems 921:9.3, 921:9.5.1, 921:9.5.4, 921:A.9.3.1
Marine systems 921:28.4.2.2, 921:A.28.4.2.2
Copyright NFPA
Vehicle fuel, as 921:25.3.2, 921:25.5.1.4
Leak testing with 52:6.12.1
Manufactured home distribution systems 501A:4.3.1, 501A:A.4.3.1
Odorization 52:4.2.1.1 see also Gas, Odorization
Properties of 52:A.1.1
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.3.10.1, 1192:5.3.10.3, 1192:5.3.12.1, 1192:5.4.3, 1192:5.4.4,
1192:5.6.2.2
Releases of 329:4.1.15, 329:8.2.5(4), 329:B.1, 329:B.2
Stationary fuel cell power systems and 853:6.2, 853:9.3.1, 853:9.5.1, 853:A.6.2.1.2
Vehicular fuel, as see Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems; Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Wastewater treatment, found in 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.6.2(f), 820:Fig. A.6.2(g), 820:Table
D.2, 820:D.2.6
Nebulizers 99:9.5.2.5, 99:9.5.2.6

Ultrasonic
Neck shrouds, helmet see Face/neck shrouds, helmet
Needles, handling of 1581:7.3, 1581:8.5.1 to 8.5.4, 1581:8.8.1

Definitions 1581:3.3.6, 1581:3.3.39
Negative pressure
Neglect
Nesting, of cylinders
Definition 1:3.3.164, 55:3.3.45
Net explosive weight

Net floor area 101:7.3.1.2

Definition 101:3.3.17.2.2, 520:3.3.6.2, 5000:3.3.33.8.2
Net positive suction head (NPSH) (h v) 20:7.2.2.2.2, 20:8.2.2, 20:8.3.2, 20:A.8.2.2

s
Net pump pressure

Definition 1901:3.3.113, 1901:A.3.3.113, 1906:3.3.62, 1906:A.3.3.62, 1911:3.3.82, 1911:A.3.3.82,
1912:3.3.32, 1912:A.3.3.32, 1925:3.3.61, 1925:A.3.3.61
Net rate 15:7.5.3
Copyright NFPA
Net weight
Definition 30B:3.3.20, 30B:A.3.3.20
Nets, safety (drill towers) 1402:9.11
Network-powered broadband communications systems 70:830
Network protectors 70B:9.9.11, 70B:9.9.11.2, 70B:9.9.11.3
Neutral, common 70:215.4, 70:225.7(B)
Neutral position
Neutralizers, static see Static neutralizers
NH see National Hose threads
911 service 450:5.2.2.3(A), 450:10.2, 450:10.6.1(2), 1221:8.4, 1221:8.5.4(2), 1221:10.4.3,

1221:A.8.4.3.1, 1221:A.8.4.3.2, 1221:A.8.5.4(2), 1221:Annex C
Directory listing 1221:8.2.1.1, 1221:8.2.2, 1221:A.8.2.2.6
Enhanced 1221:C.1.2.6
Public safety answering point 72:8.3.6.1.6.1
Niobium 484:Chap. 8
NIOSH
NIOSH approved
Definition 1404:3.3.20, 1404:A.3.3.20
Nitrate film see Cellulose nitrate motion picture film
Nitrification tanks 820:Table 5.2

Nitrocellulose 35:6.4.1, 35:8.1, 35:A.8.1

Nitrogen
Dry 414:4.17.2.2.1, 414:4.21.2.1, 414:4.22.2.1.2
Inerting agent, as 484:6.1.9.9.2, 484:7.5.2.3, 484:8.1.5.1, 484:13.4.1(9), 484:A.6.1.9.9.2,
2001:7.7.2.2.13, 2001:A.1.4.1.2, 2001:Table A.1.4.1(b), 2001:Table A.1.4.1(d), 2001:A.1.5.1.3,
2001:Figs. A.4.1.4.1(k) to A.4.1.4.1(m), 2001:Fig. A.4.1.4.1(I), 2001:Fig. A.4.1.4.1(m), 2001:Tables
A.5.5.2(c) to A.5.5.2(h), 2001:Table A.5.5.2(d), 2001:Table A.5.5.2(e), 2001:A.7.7.2.2.13
Copyright NFPA
Medical gas, use as see Medical gases
Oil-free, dry 99:5.1.3.5.1(1), 99:5.1.12.2.2, 99:5.1.12.3.1.2, 99:5.3.10.7.5.1, 99:5.3.12.3.4.5,
99:5.3.12.3.6, 99:5.3.12.3.7, 99:5.3.12.3.9.1
Wastewater treatment, found in 820:Table D.2
Nitrogen narcosis 99:C.20.1.3.2, 99:C.20.1.3.5

Nitrogen pressurization system, gas dispensing 560:7.3
Nitrogen pressurized sprinkler systems 13:7.2.6.7, 13:7.9.2.4, 13:7.9.2.7, 13:A.7.9.2.4,

13:A.7.9.2.7
Nitrous oxide 99:13.3.5.2

Handling 99:9.7.1.3
Hazards 99:B.2.1, 99:B.6.1, 99:C.13.1.3.1.2, 99:D.3.5.4
Model rocket motor manufacturing 1125:7.5.1.2, 1125:7.5.2.2, 1125:7.5.2.4, 1125:7.5.2.6 to
7.5.2.9, 1125:7.5.3.5, 1125:7.12.3(7), 1125:8.2.9
Storage 99:9.4.2.2, 99:9.7.1.3
Supply systems 99:5.1.3.3.1.6, 99:5.1.3.3.1.8, 99:5.1.3.3.1.10, 99:5.1.3.4.2, 99:5.1.3.4.4(2),
99:Table 5.1.11, 99:14.3.5.2, 99:A.5.1.3.4.2, 99:C.13.2.3
Bulk
No-entry zone 1521:6.1.9, 1521:A.6.1.9

No-load condition
No observed adverse effect level (NOAEL)

Employee safety 2001:1.5.1.2.1, 2001:A.1.5.1.2, 2001:A.1.5.1.4.2
Noise (electrical circuit) 70B:27.2.2.1.1, 70B:27.7.1.1, 70B:27.7.1.2, 70B:27.8, 70B:27.8.1.1,

70B:27.8.1.2, 70B:28.8, 70B:29.3.1, 70B:29.3.2, 70B:29.3.3
Definition70B:3.3.250
Nominal dimension
Definition 5000:3.3.411, 5000:A.3.3.411.1
Non-accessible, concealed (for inspections) 211:14.6

Non-air-aspirating discharge devices 11:5.6.3(1)

Copyright NFPA
Definition 11:3.3.4.2, 11:A.3.3.4.2
Non-fire service personnel

Nonabsorbing ground
Definition 15:3.3.14, 15:A.3.3.14
Noncombustible
Definition 75:3.3.12, 80:3.3.99, 82:3.3.5, 99:3.3.123, 99:3.3.125, 115:3.3.23, 115:A.3.3.23,
120:3.3.34, 130:3.3.27, 318:3.3.18, 484:3.3.27, 484:A.3.3.27, 520:3.3.8, 804:3.3.31, 850:3.3.18,
851:3.3.13, 853:3.3.19, 909:3.3.48, 1141:3.3.21, 1144:3.3.17
Noncombustible material
Construction types, use in 220:4.3.1, 220:4.3.2.1, 220:4.3.2.5, 220:4.3.2.11.1, 220:4.3.2.12,
220:4.3.2.15, 220:4.4.1, 220:4.4.2.1, 220:4.5.1, 220:4.5.6.7, 1142:6.3.3.1, 1142:6.3.4.1,
1142:6.3.5, 1142:G.4.1.1.2
Definition 1:3.3.156.9, 13:3.3.12, 33:3.3.8.2, 34:3.3.8, 36:3.3.22, 51:3.3.14, 51A:3.3.6.2,
52:3.3.29.3, 54:3.3.65.2, 55:3.3.46, 59A:3.3.19, 80A:3.3.3, 88A:3.3.1, 90A:3.3.20, 90B:3.3.8,
91:3.3.7, 91:A.3.3.7, 96:3.3.36.3, 96:A.3.3.36.3, 96:Table A.3.3.36, 99:3.3.125, 99:A.3.3.125,
101:3.3.150.3, 102:3.3.15, 122:3.3.27, 122:A.3.3.27, 204:3.3.14.2, 211:3.3.110.2, 220:3.3.4,
285:3.3.2, 301:3.3.42.2, 430:3.3.5.3, 430:A.3.3.5.3, 501:5.2.5, 502:3.3.31, 654:3.3.17,
654:A.3.3.17, 801:3.3.23, 801:A.3.3.23, 805:3.3.23, 820:3.3.46.2, 914:3.3.54, 921:3.3.112,
1124:3.3.39.4, 5000:3.3.388.11
Wildfire protection, use for 1144:5.1.3.3, 1144:5.3, 1144:5.4, 1144:5.6.3, 1144:5.9.1,
1144:A.4.2.4.1, 1144:A.5.1.3.3, 1144:C.1.1
Noncombustible particulate solids

Definition 91:3.3.8, 91:A.3.3.8
Nonconductive
Nonconductive liquids
Nonconductors 77:6.4, 77:7.4.3.3 to 7.4.3.7, 77:8.3.3.1, 77:8.3.3.5, 77:B.2, 77:F.1.1, 77:F.2

Nonconforming
Noncontiguous property 72:8.4.2.2

Nondestructive testing
Aerial devices 1911:19.1.1, 1911:19.1.2, 1911:19.1.3.3, 1911:19.2.2, 1911:19.2.3, 1911:19.3,
1911:19.5.2, 1911:19.7, 1911:19.8.12.2, 1911:19.9.1.2, 1911:19.9.17.2, 1911:19.10.1.2,
Copyright NFPA
1911:19.10.14.2, 1911:D.2
Nonelectric delay device (detonator)

Nonencapsulating
Definition 1992:3.3.46, 1994:3.3.48, 1994:A.3.3.47
Nonencapsulating liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:5.1.5, 1992:6.4, 1992:7.4,

1992:8.2.8.1, 1992:8.3.1.1, 1992:8.3.7
Nonenclosed
Nonflammable
Definition 99:3.3.126, 921:3.3.113
Nonflammable fluids see Fluids
Nonflammable gas see Gas
Nonincendive
Definition 33:3.3.9
Nonincendive circuits 70:500.7(F), 70:506.8(G)

Definition 70:500.2, 70:506.2
Nonincendive component 70:500.7(H)

Definition 70:500.2
Nonincendive equipment 70:500.7(G), 70:506.8(H)

Definition 70:500.2, 70:506.2
Nonmetal mineral
Nonmetal mines 122
Nonprocess buildings (fireworks) 1124:4.6.2.1, 1124:4.6.7.1

Definition 1124:3.3.9.6, 1124:A.3.3.9.6, 1125:3.3.3.3
Nonrechargeable (nonrefillable) portable fire extinguishers 10:8.4.1.2, 10:8.4.1.3, 10:D.4.5

Definition 10:3.4.2, 10:A.3.4.2
Inspection and maintenance 10:7.2.2(6), 10:7.2.3.2, 10:7.2.3.3, 10:7.3.1.2.1.3, 10:7.3.1.2.1.4,
10:7.3.2.1.1
Nonsparking material
Nontelecommunications equipment areas

Copyright NFPA
Definition 76:3.4.7
Nontransit occupancy 130:5.1.1.2, 130:5.2.3.5.1, 130:5.5.5.3, 130:A.5.2.3.5.1, 130:A.5.5.5.3

Nonventilated motor, totally enclosed 20:9.5.2.4

Normal operation
Definition 120:3.3.35, 122:3.3.29, 804:3.3.32
Normal pressure
Definition 1964:3.3.6.1, 1964:A.3.3.6.1
Normal temperature and pressure (NTP)

Definition 1:3.3.165, 51A:3.3.8, 55:3.3.47, 5000:3.3.420
Normalized breakthrough detection time 1991:8.6.5.1(3)

Normally occupied/unoccupied area

Aerosol fire extinguishing systems 2010:5.1.2.1, 2010:5.2.3.2.1, 2010:5.2.4.2, 2010:5.2.4.3,
2010:7.1.2.2(9), 2010:10.4.1.2, 2010:10.5.1.1, 2010:10.5.1.2, 2010:A.5.2.4.2
Carbon dioxide extinguishing system 12:4.1, 12:4.5.6.1, 12:A.4.5.6.1.3
Marine systems 12:9.3.3.3.3, 12:9.3.4.1
Definition 12:3.3.5, 12:3.3.6, 12A:3.3.3, 12:A.3.3.6, 12A:A.3.3.3, 2001:3.3.22, 2001:A.3.3.22,
2010:3.3.20, 2010:3.3.21
Halocarbon fire extinguishing agents 2001:1.5.1.2.1, 2001:A.1.5.1.2
Halon 1301 concentrations in 12A:5.2.6, 12A:5.2.7
Not occupied/unoccupied
Notices, of fire code violations 1:1.16
Notification, alarm see Alarm notification
Novelties (fireworks) 1123:D.1.3, 1123:D.1.4, 1123:D.3.2, 1123:D.3.6.2, 1123:D.3.7, 1123:D.5,

1124:C.1.4, 1124:C.3, 1124:C.3.7.2, 1124:C.3.9
Definition 1123:D.2.9, 1124:3.3.48, 1124:A.3.3.48, 1124:C.2.12
Nozzle pressure 14:A.7.8

Definition 14:3.3.7.1, 1964:3.3.6.2, 1964:A.3.3.6.2
Nozzle reaction
Definition 1901:3.3.115, 1906:3.3.63
Nozzles see also Discharge devices; Fueling nozzles
Copyright NFPA
Aerial ladder water delivery system 1901:20.6.1.3.5, 1901:20.6.1.4, 1901:A.20.6.1.3.5
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:4.2.1.2, 2010:6.3.5, 2010:6.3.5.4, 2010:7.1.2.2(13),
2010:7.1.2.2(19), 2010:7.1.2.3.4, 2010:7.7.1.2.4, 2010:7.8, 2010:8.2.2.2.1, 2010:8.2.2.3,
2010:8.2.2.5 to 8.2.2.7
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 412:4.2, 412:4.3, 412:5.2.2, 412:5.2.3, 412:6.2.3.2, 412:6.3.1.3,
412:6.3.2.2.1, 412:6.3.3.2.1, 412:6.4, 412:6.5, 412:A.5.2.2, 412:A.6.5.2, 412:B.1.2
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.14.1.3, 414:4.16.4.3, 414:4.19.1 to 4.19.4,
414:4.23.2.2, 414:6.3.21, 414:6.3.22, 414:6.3.25, 414:6.3.32.4, 414:6.3.32.5, 414:6.4.13,
414:A.3.3.64.2, 414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.6.4.13.1, 414:A.6.4.13.2
Ground sweep 414:Table 4.1.1(c), 414:Table 4.1.1(d), 414:4.11.4.5(9), 414:4.14.1.3,
414:4.20, 414:6.3.14.4(5), 414:6.3.23, 414:A.4.1.5
Undertruck 414:Table 4.1.1(c), 414:Table 4.1.1(d), 414:4.20.3, 414:6.3.25, 414:A.4.1.5
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.4.3.3.1.1, 12:4.7.4, 12:6.4.4.3, 12:7.5.2, 12:A.4.7.4.4,
12:A.7.5.2
Local application systems 12:6.4.2 to 6.4.4, 12:6.5.4, 12:6.6.3, 12:A.6.4.2.1, 12:A.6.4.2.2,
12:A.6.4.3.4, 12:A.6.4.4.5, 12:F.1
Total flooding systems 12:5.5.5
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.2.5, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2(17),
2001:5.1.2.2(18), 2001:5.8, 2001:6.1, 2001:6.4, 2001:6.5, 2001:7.7.2.2.2 to 7.7.2.2.7, 2001:8.10,
2001:A.5.2.1, 2001:A.6.1.3, 2001:A.6.4.1.1 to A.6.4.3.3, 2001:A.6.5.1, 2001:A.6.5.4
Marine systems 2001:8.4.7, 2001:8.4.8, 2001:A.8.4.7
Definition 13:3.6.2.4, 1965:3.3.6, 1965:A.3.3.6
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.2.2, 17:4.3, 17:5.4.1.1(3), 17:5.4.2, 17:5.9.2, 17:7.2.5,
17:11.2.1.1(7), 17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:A.5.4.1.1, 17:A.5.9.1, 17:A.8.3.3
Definition 17:3.3.5
Mobile equipment systems 17:9.9.5
Turret 17:9.10.5, 17:9.10.7
Vehicle fueling service station systems 17:9.8.6
Fire hose 25:Table 6.1, 25:Table 6.2.2, 1925:9.4.1.2, 1925:9.4.3, 1925:10.3.3, 1962:4.1.11.3,
1962:4.6.1, 1962:4.6.6, 1962:6.1, 1962:7.6.2.2 to 7.6.2.6, 1962:7.6.2.15, 1962:7.7.4 to 7.7.8,
1962:7.7.15, 1962:A.4.1.11.3, 1962:A.6.1.3, 1962:A.6.1.9, 1962:A.7.6.2.4, 1962:A.7.6.2.6,
1962:A.7.7.6, 1962:A.7.7.8
Fire hose appliances 1965:4.6.1, 1965:4.7, 1965:5.5.2, 1965:6.5 to 6.8, 1965:6.10.7.2,
1965:6.12.2.5, 1965:A.4.7.1, 1965:A.6.7.2.4
Fire pumps 1901:16.13.2.2.3
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.6.5.1, 11:5.6.5.2, 11:A.1.1, 11:Fig. A.3.3.6.1, 11:A.5.6.5.1,
11:A.5.6.5.2, 1150:A.3.3.11
Definition 11:3.3.21.1, 11:A.3.3.21.1
Fixed 11:5.7.3.4, 11:A.5.7.3.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Manual structural fire fighting 1145:5.3.1.1, 1145:5.3.1.2, 1145:5.3.1.2.1, 1145:5.3.1.2.2,
1145:5.3.2.1.1, 1145:6.2.1.1, 1145:6.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.2.1, 1145:6.2.2.2, 1145:6.2.3.1,
1145:7.2.6
Self-educting 11:4.5(1)
Definition 11:3.3.21.2, 11:A.3.3.21.2
Halon 1301 systems 12A:4.2.5, 12A:5.2.2, 12A:5.2.4, 12A:5.8, 12A:6.7.2.1.1 to 6.2.1.7,
12A:A.4.2.5.3, 12A:A.5.8.2, 12A:A.6.1, 12A:Annex H
Handlines 1964:1.3(1), 1964:4.7, 1964:6.7
Connections for 1963:8.2, 1963:8.3.2.3 to 8.3.2.5, 1963:A.8.2
Definition 1964:3.3.4, 1964:A.3.3.4
Marine and offshore platform applications, use in 1964:4.11, 1964:A.4.11.5, 1964:A.4.11.6,
1964:A.4.11.7.2
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.13.2.2.3
Inert gas extinguishing systems 1925:9.5.12, 1925:9.5.14 to 9.5.16
Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.7.2
Master streams 1964:1.3(1), 1964:4.8, 1964:6.8, 1964:A.4.3.8
Definition 1964:3.3.5, 1964:A.3.3.5
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.9.2, 1901:A.11.9.2
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.7.2
Monitor 1925:6.14.2.5, 1925:6.14.2.6 see Monitors (equipment), Extinguishing systems
Penetrating 402:11.4
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.8.2, 1901:A.5.8.2
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.8.2, 1901:A.9.8.2
Refurbishing of fire apparatus 1912:5.18.3, 1912:6.18.3
Self-educting master stream 1901:21.2.2, 1901:A.21.2.2
Spray 13:7.10, 13:21.6.2.3, 13:Fig. A.7.10.2, 15:5.1.2.4, 15:5.2, 15:5.9.4, 15:6.2, 15:7.1.8,
15:7.1.9, 15:7.2.3.1.1, 15:8.2.1.3, 15:8.5.1.5, 15:12.3.9, 15:A.5.2.3.3, 15:A.5.2.5, 15:A.6.2.1,
15:A.12.3.9.1, 1963:8.2.5, 1963:8.3.2.1 to 8.3.2.5, 1963:A.8.2.5, 1964
Basic 1964:1.3(1), 1964:4.1.2, 1964:6.1.2.3
Definition 1964:3.3.8.1, 1964:A.3.3.8.1
Constant gallonage 1964:1.3(1), 1964:4.1.3, 1964:6.1.2.4
Definition 1964:3.3.8.2, 1964:A.3.3.8.2
Constant pressure 1964:1.3(1), 1964:4.1.5, 1964:6.1.2.6
Definition 1964:3.3.8.3, 1964:A.3.3.8.3
Constant/select gallonage 1964:4.1.4, 1964:6.1.2.5
Definition 1964:3.3.8.4, 1964:A.3.3.8.4
Control tests 1964:6.3
Definition 15:3.3.20, 15:A.3.3.20.2, 1963:3.3.10.1, 1964:3.3.8
Copyright NFPA
Flushing 1964:4.3.8, 1964:4.5, 1964:6.2, 1964:A.4.3.8
Definition 1964:3.3.2, 1964:A.3.3.2
Full-time swivel 1964:4.3.9, 1964:6.3.3
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1964:4.7, 1964:4.8, 1964:5.7, 1964:Chap. 6, 1964:A.7.1
Ultra high-speed water spray systems 15:12.3.9, 15:A.12.3.9.1
Straight tip 1963:8.3.2.1 to 8.3.2.5
Water additives 18A:7.2.4.1, 18A:7.2.6.1, 18A:7.2.8.4, 18A:7.2.10, 18A:7.3.1.1, 18A:7.3.1.2,
18A:7.3.5, 18A:7.3.6, 18A:7.4.7.1, 18A:7.4.7.2
Water mist systems 25:12.3.5, 25:12.3.6, 25:12.3.10, 25:A.12.3.10, 750:5.6, 750:5.8.7, 750:6.3,
750:7.2, 750:9.4, 750:10.5.1.4, 750:12.2.4.1.2, 750:12.2.4.1.4 to 12.2.4.1.7, 750:12.2.6.1,
750:12.2.6.2, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:A.5.6.1, 750:A.8.2
Automatic 750:6.2.1.2, 750:6.2.3.2, 750:6.3(1), 750:6.4.2, 750:6.4.4.1, 750:7.9.4.1
Preaction systems 750:6.4.3.1
Hybrid 750:6.3(3)
Definition 750:3.3.19.2, 750:A.3.3.19.2
Marine systems 750:14.2.11.2, 750:14.2.11.6, 750:14.2.11.7(1), 750:14.3.2.3, 750:14.3.9.3 to
14.3.9.5, 750:14.3.9.10
Nonautomatic (open) 750:6.3(2), 750:6.4.1.1
Water spray see subentry : Spray
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.3, 17A:5.5, 17A:6.3.3(2), 17A:7.2.2(7), 17A:7.3.2.1(2),
17A:A.4.3.1.4
NPSH (national pipe straight hose thread)

Nuclear explosions 921:21.2.6
Nuclear hazards730:B.7.7 to B.7.12 see also CBRN
Nuclear materials
Fire protection for facilities handling 801
Search and rescue incidents 1670:4.5.5, 1670:A.4.5.5.1
Nuclear reactors 5000:6.4.2.46

Classification of 801:C.10.6
Isotope production in 801:C.9.2
Copyright NFPA
Light water power plants 13:21.32, 13:21.33, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2, 804, 805
Open pool 801:C.11
Research and production 801:7.4.5, 801:C.10
Safety considerations 804:Chap. 7, 805:1.3.1, 805:1.4.1, 805:1.5.1, 805:4.4.4, 805:6.1, 805:6.2,
805:A.1.5.2(5), 805:A.4.4.4.3 to A.4.4.4.8, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:A.6.2.3.3, 805:A.6.2.5, 805:B.1,
805:Annex B, 805:E.2.16
Site
Nuclear safety functions

Definition 804:3.3.33, 804:A.3.3.33
Nuclear safety related systems 804:7.4.3 to 7.4.5, 804:8.1.1.2, 804:9.1.2(2), 804:10.11, 805:E.2.16
Definition 804:3.3.34, 804:A.3.3.34
Nursery schools see Educational occupancies
Nursing homes 99:Chap. 17, 5000:19.1.1.4.2, 5000:19.3.4.5.3, 5000:19.3.7.4, 5000:19.3.7.5,

5000:A.6.1.5.1(3), 5000:A.19.3.4.5.3, 5000:A.19.3.7.5 see also Health care occupancies
Definition 1:3.3.165.18, 70:517.2, 99:3.3.129, 101:3.3.122.2, 5000:3.3.320.3
Detection systems 1:13.7.2.5.3, 1:A.13.7.2.5.3, 101:18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.18.3.4.5.3
Essential electrical systems 70:517.40
Means of egress 101:18.2.3.6, 101:18.2.3.7, 101:19.2.3.6, 101:19.2.3.7, 101:19.2.37,
5000:19.2.2.5.1, 5000:19.2.3.3, 5000:19.2.3.5, 5000:A.19.2.3.3
O
Objectives
Definition 101:3.3.167, 101:A.3.3.167, 472:3.3.42, 909:3.3.50, 914:3.3.57, 914:A.3.3.57,
5000:3.3.423, 5000:A.3.3.423
Obstacles
Obstructed construction
Definition 13:3.7.1, 13:A.3.7.1
Occupancies
Assembly see Assembly occupancies
Business see Business occupancies
Categories 5000:35.3
Certificate of occupancy 5000:1.7.6.3.4.4, 5000:1.7.6.3.5.1, 5000:1.7.6.6.1.3, 5000:1.7.6.7,
5000:1.7.7.3, 5000:15.7.3.1
Change of see Occupancy classifications, Change of
Classifications see Occupancy classifications
Copyright NFPA
Conditions for 1:4.5.4, 1:10.3, 5000:4.5.4
Cultural resource properties see Cultural resource properties
Day-care see Day-care occupancies
Definition 1:3.3.165, 30:3.3.35, 30:A.3.3.35, 101:3.3.168, 150:3.3.14, 801:3.3.24, 901:3.3.75,
901:A.3.3.75, 909:3.3.51, 914:3.3.58, 1141:3.3.22, 1144:3.3.18, 1194:C.15, 5000:3.3.424,
5000:35.2.22
Detention and correctional see Detention and correctional occupancies
Educational see Educational occupancies
Hazards of see Hazards
Health care see Health care occupancies
Incidental see Incidental occupancies
Industrial see Industrial occupancies
Institutional see Institutional occupancies
Mercantile see Mercantile occupancies
Mixed see Mixed occupancies
Office see Office occupancies
Outdoor see Outdoor occupancies
Residential see Residential occupancies
Residential board and care see Residential board and care occupancies
Special, lightning protection for 780:Chap. 5
Storage see Storage occupancies
Unlawful 5000:1.7.7.3
Occupancy, conditions for 1:A.10.3.3
Occupancy classifications 1:Chap. 6, 101:6.1, 101:A.6.1.2.1 to A.6.1.14.1.3, 5000:4.5.4.1(2),

5000:6.1, 5000:A.6.1.2.1 to A.6.1.13.1
Change of 1:4.5.7, 1:10.3.4, 1:A.4.5.7, 101:4.6.11, 101:43.1.1(5), 101:43.1.2.2, 101:43.1.4.1,
101:43.2.2.1.6, 101:43.7.2, 101:43.7.3, 5000:1.3.4(1), 5000:1.7.5.1, 5000:Chap. 15
Definition 101:3.3.33, 5000:3.3.77, 5000:15.2.2.6
Sprinkler system installation 13:5.1, 13:8.3.2.6, 13:11.2.1.1, 13:11.2.1.2, 13:11.2.2, 13:12.7.2,
13:A.5.1, 13:A.5.5, 13:A.11.2.1.1, 13:A.11.2.2.8, 13:A.12.7.2
Marine 13:25.1.4, 13:A.25.1.4
Sprinkler types 13:8.4.1, 13:8.4.2, 13:8.4.4, 13:8.4.5, 13:A.8.4.5.1
Occupant characteristics
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.4.5, 909:9.4.5.2, 909:9.4.5.5, 909:A.9.4.5.1 to A.9.4.5.5
Definition 1:3.4.13, 76:3.7.7, 101:3.3.169, 301:3.5.12, 909:3.3.52, 914:3.3.59, 5000:3.3.426
Historic structures 914:9.4.5, 914:9.5.3.2, 914:A.9.4.5.1 to A.9.4.5.5, 914:A.9.5.3.3 to A.9.5.3.9
Marine vessels 301:5.4.5, 301:5.8.5, 301:A.5.4.5.1 to A.5.4.5.5
Copyright NFPA
Performance-based design option 101:5.4.5, 101:5.8.5, 101:A.5.4.5.1 to A.5.4.5.5, 5000:5.4.3,
5000:5.8.5, 5000:A.5.4.3.1 to A.5.4.3.6
Occupant load 1:14.8.1, 1:14.8.3.2, 1:14.9.1.2, 1:14.9.1.4, 1:A.14.8.1.2, 5000:5.4.3.5,

5000:A.5.4.3.5 see also specific occupancies
Assembly occupancies, posting in 1:20.1.4.9.3
Cultural property occupancies, special events at 909:15.2
Definition 1:3.3.166, 101:3.3.144.2, 909:3.3.53, 914:3.3.60, 5000:3.3.367.6, 5000:3.3.367.7
Historic structures, special events 914:15.2
Means of egress 101:7.3.1, 101:A.7.3.1.2, 5000:11.1.3.1, 5000:11.2.1.4.2(1), 5000:11.2.2.2.3.3,
5000:11.2.11.2(10), 5000:11.3.1, 5000:11.4.1.2, 5000:11.4.1.4, 5000:A.11.3.1.2
Multiple occupancy 5000:6.2.1.3(2), 5000:A.6.2.1.3(2)
Performance-based design option 1:5.2.2.6, 1:5.2.2.8, 5000:5.5.4.1, 5000:A.5.5.4.1
Special structures 101:11.1.7
Towers 5000:11.2.13.1(2), 5000:11.2.13.2.2
Occupant notification of alarms see Alarm notification, Occupants, of
Occupational exposure
Occupational injury or illness 1500:4.4.5, 1521:5.3.3, 1521:5.5, 1521:A.5.5.2, 1521:B.2.3.2,

1583:A.4.1.1
Definition 1500:3.3.66, 1500:3.3.67, 1521:3.3.33, 1521:3.3.34, 1583:3.3.20
Occupational safety and health program, fire department 1500, 1521:4.1.1, 1521:A.4.1.1,
1521:A.5.3.2, 1720:1.1.2, 1720:5.1, 1720:A.5.1
Comprehensive occupational medical program 1582
Definition 1521:3.3.35, 1521:A.3.3.35, 1582:3.3.18
Health-related fitness programs for fire fighters 1582:4.2.1(9), 1582:4.2.5, 1582:A.7.2.2(5), 1583
Occupiable (accessibility)
Occupiable enclosures or spaces

Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.5.6.1
Definition 12:3.3.7, 2001:3.3.23
Occupiable story
Definition 1:3.3.228.1, 1:A.3.3.228.1, 101:3.3.237.1, 5000:3.3.590.4, 5000:A.3.3.590.4
Occupied
Definition 901:3.3.76, 901:A.3.3.76
Octave
Copyright NFPA
Odorization, gas see Gas, Odorization
OEAs see Oxygen-enriched atmospheres (OEAs)
Off-road use
Definition 414:3.3.43, 414:A.3.3.43, 1002:3.3.17, 1906:3.3.65, 1906:A.3.3.65
Fire department vehicles 1002:1.4.13, 1002:A.1.4.13
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 402:14.9, 414:4.7.1, 414:4.7.2, 414:5.1.2, 414:A.4.7.2,
1002:9.1.3, 1002:A.9.1.3
Wildland fire apparatus 1002:8.1.2, 1002:A.8.1.2, 1906:A.1.1, 1906:A.4.11.2, 1906:A.5.1
Off-track emergency response 610:4.2.1, 610:5.3.3(3)

Offensive operations
Office furnishings, electrical systems for 70:605
Office occupancies see also Business occupancies

Definition 730:19.1
Dental see Dental offices
Electric generating plants 850:5.3.2(3), 850:7.9.2, 850:11.4
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(12), 851:5.3.2(4), 851:7.15, 851:8.4
Light water nuclear reactors 804:10.25, 804:11.4, 804:A.11.4.2 to A.11.4.4.4, 805:E.2.30
Medical see Medical offices
Temporary 241:4.2, 241:A.4.2.1, 241:A.4.2.2
Officers, fire department see also Company officers; Safety officers; Supervisory chief officers;
Training officers
Offset
Definition 501:9.2.25, 1194:3.3.11
Vent 54:13.2.5
Offshore landing heliports 418:Chap. 8
Offshore platforms, nozzles for use on 1964:4.11, 1964:A.4.11.6, 1964:A.4.11.7.2
Ohm
Definition 77:H.2.46, 921:3.3.114
Ohm's Law 921:8.2.2.7.1, 921:8.2.5, 921:8.2.7, 921:8.2.8
Copyright NFPA
Ohms per square
Definition 61:3.3.8, 77:H.2.47
Oil
Animal and vegetable
Fire investigations 921:5.7.4.1.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.3.2 to 5.7.4.1.3.4, 921:5.7.4.1.3.11,
921:5.7.4.1.4.1(1), 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11
Solvent extraction plants for 36
Crankcase 31:4.5.2, 31:4.6, 31:8.3.3, 31:A.4.6.1, 31:A.4.6.4
Fuel see Oil, fuel
Lubricating see Lubricating oil
Used 31:4.5.2, 31:4.6, 31:8.3.3, 31:A.4.6.1, 31:A.4.6.4
Appliances using 31:Chap. 12
Oil, fuel 86:5.1.4.5, 86:5.6.2, 86:5.6.5, 86:6.3.1.1, 86:6.3.2, 86:6.3.8.3, 86:8.11, 86:12.8.8.1,
86:A.6.3.1, 86:A.8.11 see also Oil-fired units
Crude oil 30:6.4.1, 30:17.15.2, 30:21.4.3.8, 30:22.4.2.1.1
Definition 31:3.3.28, 31:A.3.3.28, 85:3.3.72.3, 86:3.3.23
Fire investigations 921:5.3.5, 921:5.7.4.1.2.3
Gauging 31:7.4.11, 31:7.5.12, 31:7.9.9, 31:8.8
Manufactured homes 225:10.5, 225:12.7.1, 501:10.5, 501A:4.1.1.2, 501A:4.3.9 to 4.3.11,
501A:4.4.6, 501A:4.5.2, 501A:4.6.2, 501A:4.6.3, 501A:A.4.3.10, 501A:A.4.4.6.1, 501A:A.4.4.6.5
Piping system see Piping systems, Fuel oil
Releases of 329:4.1.13, 329:9.1.6, 329:9.1.7, 329:9.2.7, 329:B.7, 329:D.1
Oil burners see Burners, Oil
Oil-burning equipment 31, 5000:6.4.2.47, 5000:50.1(2) see also Burners, Oil; Oil-fired units
Oil distribution systems 31:Chap. 9

Centralized see Centralized oil distribution systems
Roof-mounted or ceiling-suspended oil-fired units 31:9.3
Oil filters (industrial furnaces) 86:6.3.5.3, 86:A.6.3.5.3
Oil-fired units 85:4.6.2.6 see also Burners, Oil; Oil-burning equipment

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.2, 85:A.7.4.3.2.4
Furnaces and ovens 86:6.3, 86:8.7.1, 86:8.7.3, 86:8.8, 86:A.6.3.1 to A.6.3.9.1, 86:A.8.7.1.2 to
A8.7.1.10, 86:A.8.7.3.2
85:A.6.4.2.3.1, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.7.2(8) to A.6.7.7.2.1.1(2)
Copyright NFPA
85:A.5.3.1.9, 85:A.5.3.9, 85:A.5.4.3.1.2, 85:A.5.5.6.4
Stoves 1:11.5.2
Temporary heaters 241:5.2.3, 241:5.2.5
Oil piping system see Piping systems, Fuel oil
Oil residue 664:11.1.9
Oil separator 86:5.4.4.4

Oil switches 329:B.8
Oil tanks
Manufactured housing 501A:4.3.10, 501A:4.4.6, 501A:A.4.3.10, 501A:A.4.4.6.1, 501A:A.4.4.6.5
Oil-burning equipment 31:Chap. 7, 31:8.3.5, 31:8.6.1, 31:8.6.5, 31:8.7, 31:9.3.3, 31:9.3.6 to
9.3.9, 31:11.2.9, 31:12.9, 31:Annex B
Auxiliary tanks 31:7.8, 31:8.4, 31:9.3.9
Definition 31:3.3.56.1, 31:A.3.3.56.1
Gravity 31:7.9.7, 31:8.8.10, 31:9.2.4, 31:11.2.9.1 to 11.2.9.3
On-site emergency organization 1620:6.3, 1620:A.6.3.1, 1620:A.6.3.2.2
On-site power production facility 20:9.2.2(2), 20:A.9.2.3.1(3), 20:A.9.2.3.1(4)

On-site standby generator 20:9.3.4, 20:9.6, 20:10.8.3.6.2, 20:10.8.3.12, 20:A.9.6.2, 20:A.9.6.5

On-site waste treatment systems 820:Table 5.2

One- and two-family dwellings see Dwellings
One call notification center 58:14.4.2.1, 58:14.4.2.2
Open-air mercantile operations 101:36.4.3, 101:37.4.3, 5000:27.4.3

Definition 101:3.3.176, 5000:3.3.437
Open areas
Detection (protection)
Large see Spaces, Large volume
Open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Open flames and open flame devices 1:10.1.5, 1:10.14.7
Copyright NFPA
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.3, 1:20.1.4.5.4.8, 1:A.20.1.4.3(3)(a), 101:12.7.3, 101:12.7.5.3.8,
101:13.7.3, 101:13.7.5.3.8, 101:A.12.7.3(3)(a), 101:A.13.7.3(3)(a)
Cultural property occupancies 909:11.7, 909:11.7.2, 909:16.5.3, 909:17.3.1.3, 909:17.5,
909:B.4.1.4, 909:Table B.4.1
Places of worship 909:17.3.1.3, 909:17.5, 909:B.4.1.4, 909:Table B.4.1
Fire investigations 921:25.4.1, 921:28.8.1, 921:28.8.3.3
Soundstages, production facilities, and production locations 140:4.3, 140:5.3, 140:A.4.3.1
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.6, 1:A.17.3.4.6.1
Open flow path

Open motors 20:9.5.2.4

Open plan buildings

Day-care occupancies 1:20.3.2.4, 1:20.3.3.2.3.3, 101:16.4.3, 101:16.7.3.3, 101:17.4.3,
101:17.7.3.3, 5000:17.4.3, 5000:18.2.9(3), 5000:18.4.3
Definition 45:3.3.46, 101:3.3.28.6, 101:A.3.3.28.6, 5000:3.3.65.8, 5000:A.3.3.65.8
Educational occupancies 1:20.2.2, 1:20.2.3.2.2, 101:14.4.3, 101:14.7.3.2, 101:15.4.3,
101:15.7.3.2, 5000:17.4.3, 5000:18.2.9(3), 5000:18.4.3
Open register light-off procedure 85:6.4.2.3.4.1

Open-shelf file equipment 232:B.2

Open structures 101:11.2, 101:A.11.2.2, 5000:31.5

Assembly occupancies 5000:16.1.6.3, 5000:A.16.4.2
Definition 101:3.3.240.7, 101:A.3.3.240.7, 5000:3.3.601.10, 5000:31.5.1, 5000:A.3.3.601.10
Means of egress 5000:31.5.2
Parking 1:13.3.2.13.6, 1:13.3.2.15.7, 1:13.7.2.22.2.2, 1:29.1.1, 88A:4.1.3, 88A:4.1.4, 88A:4.4.3,
88A:4.4.5, 88A:4.6.5, 88A:4.7, 88A:4.7.1, 88A:4.7.5, 88A:6.1.3, 88A:6.4.2, 88A:A.4.4.3,
101:18.3.7.2(4), 101:28.3.5.7, 101:30.3.5.7, 5000:6.4.2.54, 5000:7.4.1.3.2, 5000:7.4.3.6.6 to
7.4.3.6.8, 5000:30.8.1.6.6, 5000:30.8.2.2.6.1(2), 5000:30.8.3.5.4.2, 5000:49.2.2.4
Alarms and alarm systems 5000:30.8.3.4
Definition 1:3.3.165.20.3, 88A:3.3.2.3, 88A:A.3.2.2, 101:3.3.240.6, 5000:3.3.601.9,
5000:30.8.1.3
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.6.8, 5000:D.6.9, 5000:D.7.2
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.7.1.6(4)
Copyright NFPA
Protection 5000:31.5.2.9, 5000:31.5.2.10
Train stations
Open system use see Use
Open to the atmosphere

Hull spaces 302:4.2
Openings and opening protectives 5000:1.7.6.3.1.6, 5000:8.7, 5000:8.8, 5000:40.9, 5000:A.8.7.3 to

A.8.8.8.5
Access (accessible) 730:6.6, 730:6.7, 730:6.9, 730:7.3.3, 730:8.6.1, 730:11.4.1.3(F)
Definition 730:3.3.2, 730:A.3.3.2
Air ducts 90A:4.3.4, 90A:5.3, 90A:A.4.3.4.1, 90A:A.5.3, 90A:A.7.1.1
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.1, 101:20.3.6.2, 101:21.3.1, 5000:20.3.6.3
Apartment buildings 5000:25.3.1, 5000:25.3.5.7, 5000:25.3.5.10, 5000:25.3.6.4
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.1, 5000:28.3.6.2
Cleanout (chimneys) 211:7.1.4, 211:11.2.7, 211:11.2.8, 211:13.3, 211:13.5, 211:14.4.2.2,
211:A.14.4
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.3.1, 5000:18.3.2.2.2
Definition 252:3.3.2, 257:3.3.6, 5000:3.3.437, 5000:35.2.24
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.1, 101:22.4.4.3, 101:22.4.4.6, 101:23.2.2.5.3,
101:23.3.1, 101:A.22.3.1(2), 101:A.22.4.4.3, 101:A.22.4.4.6.2, 101:A.22.4.4.6.4, 101:A.23.2.2.5.3,
101:A.23.3.1.2.1 to A.23.3.1.3, 5000:21.3.7.4, 5000:Table 21.3.8.1, 5000:21.4.4.6, 5000:Table
21.4.4.12, 5000:A.21.3.7.4(1), 5000:A.21.4.4.6.2, 5000:A.21.4.4.6.4
Drill towers 1402:9.6, 1402:9.9
Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.1, 5000:17.3.2.2.2, 5000:17.3.5.4
Elevators and conveying systems 80:Annex B, 5000:54.4, 5000:54.5.4
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.3.5, 5000:D.3.9, 5000:D.5.2
Fire barriers 1:12.7.4, 1:A.12.7.4.2
Firestop systems and devices required 5000:7.2.3.2.16, 5000:8.8.2, 5000:8.8.6.1, 5000:8.8.7.1,
5000:40.9, 5000:A.8.8.2.2.1(1), 5000:D.2.3.2.16
Flood 5000:35.4.2.6.2(6), 5000:39.11.1.1, 5000:39.12.3.1.1, 5000:39.12.3.1.3, 5000:39.12.3.2.3,
5000:A.39.11.1.1
Floor 101:8.6.5, 101:A.8.6.5, 5000:8.6.2.1, 5000:8.6.2.2
Floor-ceiling and roof-ceiling assemblies 5000:8.6.3
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Radon protection 5000:49.2.5.3.3.1, 5000:49.2.5.3.3.9
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.1, 101:18.3.6.5, 101:19.3.1, 101:19.3.6.5, 101:19.3.7.7,
101:A.19.3.7.7.1, 5000:19.1.1.4.1.1, 5000:19.1.2.4, 5000:19.2.2.5.4, 5000:19.2.2.5.5,
5000:19.3.1, 5000:19.3.6.5
Horizontal 5000:8.6.2, 5000:11.2.4.3.5
Detentional and correctional occupancies 101:23.2.2.5.3, 101:A.23.2.2.5.3
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.3.1, 101:28.3.6.3, 101:29.3.1, 101:29.3.6.3, 5000:24.3.1,
5000:24.3.5.6, 5000:24.3.6.4
Means of egress 5000:11.1.3.2.1.4 to 11.1.3.2.1.8, 5000:11.2.2.7.4, 5000:11.2.3.7,
5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.5
Membrane 5000:8.6.1.3, 5000:8.8.1, 5000:8.8.7, 5000:8.10.4.1, 5000:8.11.5.1
Definition 5000:3.3.455.1, 5000:A.3.3.455.1
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.3.1, 5000:27.3.6.2, 5000:27.4.4.3.3
Parking structures 5000:7.4.3.6.6(4), 5000:30.8.3.1
Projection rooms 5000:16.4.6.3.1, 5000:16.4.6.5
Prosceniums see Stages (theater)
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.3.1, 5000:26.2.3.6.3, 5000:26.3.3.1
Roof 221:5.15, 5000:8.2.2.3.2, 5000:8.2.2.3.3
Sprinkler system installation 13:8.15.4, 13:9.3.4, 13:11.2.3.3.5, 13:21.20.17.2.1, 13:21.20.19.2.3,
13:21.20.20.2.2, 13:A.8.15.4, 13:A.9.3.4, 101:8.3.5.6.3(3), 101:8.5.6.4
Stage 101:12.4.5.3.3, 101:12.4.5.7, 101:A.12.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.2.3, 5000:16.4.5.6
Stairway enclosures 5000:11.2.2.5.2, 5000:11.6.5, 5000:15.7.3.6.2.3, 5000:23.2.2.1,
5000:A.11.2.2.5.2
Storage occupancies 5000:30.2.2.5.2, 5000:30.3.1, 5000:30.8.3.1, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2
Through-penetration 5000:8.8.1, 5000:8.10.4.1, 5000:8.11.5.1
Definition 5000:3.3.455.2, 5000:A.3.3.455.2
Towers 5000:31.6.11.1
Vertical see Vertical openings
Vibration isolation 5000:8.8.5, 5000:8.10.4.3, 5000:8.11.5.6
Walls
Exterior 5000:7.1.3, 5000:7.3.5, 5000:15.7.3.9.3, 5000:15.10.5.3, 5000:37.1.3.1(1),
5000:37.1.4, 5000:37.3.2, 5000:37.3.2(1)
Fire exposures, protection from 80A:4.1.1, 80A:4.3.4, 80A:4.3.5.3, 80A:4.3.7.1,
80A:4.3.7.2, 80A:Table 4.3.7.3, 80A:5.1(3), 80A:Table 5.6.1(b), 80A:A.4.3.7
Fire doors and 80:4.8.1.3, 80:4.8.1.4, 80:5.1.2, 80:6.2.1, 80:6.3, 80:7.3, 80:9.3, 80:11.1.2.2,
Copyright NFPA
80:11.3, 80:A.4.8.1.3, 80:A.4.8.1.4, 80:A.5.1, 80:A.6.3.1.1 to A.6.3.1.7, 80:A.7.3.2, 80:A.9.3,
80:Annex B, 80:D.3, 80:D.5, 80:K.5, 80:K.6
Fire walls/barriers 101:8.3.5, 101:A.8.3.5.1, 101:A.8.3.5.6.3(1)(c), 221:4.8, 221:5.8, 221:6.10,
221:7.3, 221:A.4.8.4, 221:A.5.8.3 to A.5.8.5, 221:A.6.10.3, 221:A.6.10.4, 801:5.6,
801:A.5.6.1, 5000:8.3.1.6, 5000:8.3.1.7, 5000:8.3.2.8, 5000:8.3.2.9, 5000:8.3.2.15,
5000:8.3.3.10, 5000:8.3.3.11, 5000:8.4.6, 5000:27.1.2.2.2, 5000:28.1.2.2.2, 5000:A.8.3.2.8.3
to A.8.3.2.8.5, 5000:A.8.3.2.9, 5000:A.8.3.3.10.3, 5000:A.8.3.3.10.4, 5000:A.28.1.2.2.2(4)
Fire windows and 80:5.1.2, 80:17.3.1.1, 80:D.9
Smoke barriers 1:12.9.6, 101:8.3.4.2, 101:8.5.4 to 8.5.6, 101:8.6.1(2), 101:A.8.3.4.2,
5000:8.11.4, 5000:8.11.5, 5000:21.3.7.4, 5000:A.21.3.7.4(1)
Smoke partitions 1:12.8.3, 1:A.12.8.3.4, 101:8.3.4.2, 101:8.4.3, 101:8.4.4, 101:A.8.3.4.2,
101:A.8.4.3.4, 5000:8.10.3, 5000:8.10.4, 5000:A.8.10.3.4
Temporary separation walls 1:16.4.2.3, 1:16.4.2.4, 1:A.16.4.2.4
Operable parts (accessibility) 5000:12.5

Operating area
Operating company
Operating devices
Definition 17:3.3.14, 17A:3.3.10, 17A:A.3.3.10
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.4, 17:5.7.1.6
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.4, 17A:5.2.1.4, 17A:5.2.1.7, 17A:6.3.4(2)
Operating line
Operating pressure
Definition 1:3.3.169, 52:3.3.38.3
Operating range
Operating rooms see also Anesthetizing locations

Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.4.3.3
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:C.3, 53:D.2.2
Operating supply (for piping systems)

Operating system software 72:6.2.2, 72:A.6.2.2.2

Copyright NFPA
Operating units see Process units (vessels)
Operation School Burning 105:A.1.2, 105:A.1.3
Operational check
Operational cycle
Operations see also specific type such as Laboratory operations

Automatic
Definition 17:3.3.15.1, 17A:3.3.11.1, 25:3.3.3
Definition 1:3.3.170, 30:3.3.38, 1031:3.3.15, 1143:3.3.20
Effective
Initial
Manual 17A:A.5.2.1.10
Remote actuators 17A:5.2.1.6
Unattended
Operations control center

Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.2.2, 130:6.5.1.1, 130:9.6, 130:9.12.4, 130:9.12.5,
130:10.2, 130:10.6.2
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:12.3(8), 502:12.5, 502:A.12.5
Operations room (communications centers) 1221:7.1.4, 1221:A.7.1.4

Operator alert device

Operators
Definition 86:3.3.43, 1912:3.3.33
Fire apparatus see Fire apparatus drivers/operators
Fireworks display 1123:6.4.1(5), 1123:7.1.2, 1123:7.6.1(5), 1123:7.6.3, 1123:7.6.5, 1123:8.1.3,
1123:9.1.2.1, 1123:9.3.7(1), 1123:9.4.2, 1123:9.5.2, 1123:Chap. 10, 1123:A.6.5, 1123:A.6.6,
1123:A.8.1.3, 1123:A.9.5.2, 1123:Annex C
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Marine terminals 307:9.2, 307:A.9.2.1
Mining equipment
Coal mines 120:4.3.3.1.2, 120:5.3.5.1.3, 120:5.3.5.2.2, 120:5.3.5.3.2, 120:5.3.5.4.1.1,
120:5.3.5.5.1.2, 120:5.3.5.5.3.2, 120:5.3.7.3.11, 120:11.2.1.2, 120:A.5.3.5.2.2
Definition 120:3.3.16, 122:3.3.10
Metal and nonmetal mines 122:4.5.1, 122:B.2.1
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:7.5.2, 804:7.5.3.1, 804:7.5.3.2, 804:A.7.5.2.2, 804:A.7.5.3.1.1,
804:A.7.5.3.2.1, 804:A.7.5.3.2.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:7.3, 86:A.7.3.1
Operator's panel 1901:20.12.7, 1901:23.4.6.3, 1901:23.4.6.4, 1901:25.2.9, 1901:26.4.6.3,

1901:A.23.4.6.3, 1906:7.3.4, 1906:15.5.5.3, 1906:A.7.3.4.1
Definition 1901:3.3.116, 1906:3.3.66
Pump see Pump operator's panel
Optical center 1906:6.8.13, 1906:6.8.14, 1906:6.8.15.2.4, 1906:6.8.15.2.5, 1906:A.6.8.13,

1906:A.6.8.14
Definition 1901:3.3.117, 1906:3.3.67
Optical density of smoke (OD)

Wires and cables in air handling spaces, test methods 262
Optical element
Optical fiber cables 70:770, 731:4.5.8.10
Optical power 1906:6.8.13.5, 1906:6.8.14.4, 1906:6.8.15.2.3, 1906:A.6.8.13.5

Definition 1901:3.3.119, 1906:3.3.68
Optical source 1906:6.8.10, 1906:6.8.11, 1906:6.8.15.2.2, 1906:6.8.15.2.4, 1906:6.8.15.2.5.1,

1906:6.8.15.2.5.2, 1906:A.6.8.11
Definition 1901:3.3.120, 1901:A.3.3.120, 1906:3.3.69, 1906:A.3.3.69, 1911:3.3.88, 1911:A.3.3.88
Optical warning devices 1901:13.8, 1901:13.11, 1901:15.4.5, 1906:6.3.3, 1906:6.3.4, 1906:6.4.6,

1906:6.8, 1906:A.6.3.3(7), 1906:A.6.3.4, 1906:A.6.4.6, 1906:A.6.8
Definition 1901:3.3.121, 1906:3.3.70
Refurbishing, requirements for 1912:6.12.4, 1912:A.6.12.4
Optimum mixtures
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Orbits
Ordinary hazard contents 1:13.6.6.1.3, 101:6.2.2.3, 101:A.6.2.2.3, 5000:6.3.2.3, 5000:8.12.2(5),

5000:8.12.3(3), 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:A.6.3.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.128.3, 1:A.3.3.128.3, 221:3.3.1.2, 520:3.3.7.3
Doors for occupancies with 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:11.2.1.6.1, 5000:11.2.1.8.2,
5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6
Height and area requirements for occupancies with 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.3
Industrial occupancies 5000:29.1.3.1.1(1), 5000:29.1.3.1.2(1), 5000:29.2.4.1.2
Storage occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 5000:30.3.4.1(2), 5000:30.8.1.5, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3
Ordinary hazard occupancies

Definition 1:3.3.39.3, 13R:3.3.5.2, 13R:3.3.5.3, 13R:A.3.3.5.2, 13R:A.3.3.5.3
Sprinkler system installation 13:5.3, 13:7.8.8.6, 13:8.2.1(2), 13:8.2.3, 13:8.15.13(1), 13:8.17.5.2.1,
13:11.2.1.3(2), 13:11.2.3.3.5(3), 13:21.12.1.1, 13:22.5.3, 13:A.5.3, 13R:5.1.1.4.2, 13R:5.2.2.3
Airport terminals 13:21.28.1.1, 13:21.28.1.2, 13:A.21.28.1.2
Laboratories using chemicals 13:21.9.1.1
Paper, roll, storage of 13:19.1.2.1.1
Sprinkler types used in 13:8.4.2(2), 13:8.4.8.2(3), 13:8.6.4.1.1.3, 13:8.6.5.2.1.4, 13:8.6.5.3.2,
13:11.2.3.2.3.1(2), 13:12.6.7, 13:A.8.6.5.2.1.4
Water demand 13:11.2.2.1, 13:11.2.3.1.4(1), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:11.2.3.3.5(3),
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
Ore
Organic
Definition 5000:3.3.440, 5000:38.1.1.8
Organic coatings 35, 5000:6.4.2.48
Organic peroxide
Definition 1:3.3.171, 432:3.3.5
Organic peroxide formulations 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Tables 60.1.3.1(a) to (h),
1:60.1.3.2, 1:60.3.2.9, 1:70.1, 1:70.3, 1:A.70.1.1, 1:A.70.3.1.1 to A.70.3.7.2.1, 1:B.3, 35:8.3,
35:A.8.3, 5000:6.3.2.4.2(2), 5000:6.3.2.4.3(4), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(5), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables
34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.6, 5000:Table 34.3.4.4.1, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Assembly occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a)
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Classification 1:70.3.2, 1:A.70.3.2, 472:J.6
Day-care occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e)
Definition 1:3.3.171.1, 1:A.3.3.171.1, 35:3.3.20, 35:A.3.3.20, 45:3.3.47, 432:3.3.6, 432:A.3.3.6,
5000:3.3.440, 5000:A.3.3.440
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Educational occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d)
Health care occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(f)
Laboratories 45:9.5
Peroxide forming chemicals
Residential occupancies 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h)
Spray application 1:43.7, 1:43.8.7, 1:A.43.7.1 to A.43.7.6, 33:Chap. 16, 33:17.7.1
Storage 1:43.7.4, 1:43.8.7.1, 1:70.3.4.8, 1:70.3.4.9, 1:70.3.5.4, 1:70.3.6.2, 1:A.70.3.4.8.1.3,
1:A.70.3.4.8.2, 1:A.70.3.4.9.6, 1:A.70.3.5.4.3, 1:A.70.3.6.2, 13:21.31, 35:8.3, 35:A.8.3, 432,
5000:6.4.2.59, 5000:34.3.2.9
Storage area 432
Definition 1:3.3.13.9, 432:3.3.7
Organization
Definition 1037:3.3.12, 1851:3.3.59, 1851:A.3.3.59, 1852:3.3.9, 1852:A.3.3.9, 1989:3.3.8,
1989:A.3.3.8, 2113:3.3.28, 2113:A.3.3.28
Organs
Electronic 70:640.1
Pipe 70:650
Orientation
Definition 271:3.3.5, 271:D.6.1
Orifice caps (hood)

Orifice plate proportioning 25:11.2.9.5.6, 25:A.11.2.9.5.6(1), 25:A.11.2.9.5.6(2)

Orifice spuds
Orifices
Gas flow through 54:Annex F
Restricted flow 318:8.1.1(3), 318:8.1.2, 318:9.1.6, 318:A.8.1.2
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ORM-D materials 472:J.11
Oscillators
Electrosurgical 99:D.2.1.1.4
Spark gap 99:D.2.1.1.4, 99:D.6.8
OSHA
Definition 1:3.3.172, 55:3.3.48, 1404:3.3.22
Out-of-service
Definition 59A:3.3.20, 1051:3.3.35
Fire apparatus see Fire apparatus
Outby
Outdoor areas 1:60.1.2.21, 1:60.2.6, 1:63.2.5.2, 1:68.3.1, 1:68.3.4

Definition 1:3.3.13.8, 55:3.3.2.3
Security systems see Exterior
Outdoor cooking appliances 54:10.20

Outdoor display of fireworks see Fireworks, Display
Outdoor occupancies
Assembly occupancies 101:12.1.7.4, 101:12.2.4.4, 101:13.1.7.4, 101:13.2.4.4
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 30:9.19, 30:10.19, 30:12.19, 30:13.19, 30:15.4.4,
30:Chap. 15
Fuel cell installation 853:5.2, 853:7.1.1(1), 853:8.1.1.3, 853:9.2, 853:9.3.5
Special outdoor events 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15
Outdoor storage 1:10.16, 1:Chap. 34, 1:Annex J see also Yards; Yards, Storage
Class A foam used for manual fire fighting 1145:6.2.3
Ethylene oxide 560:5.3, 560:A.5.3.2.4
Forest products storage 1:Chap. 31
Hazardous materials 5000:34.2.5
LP-Gas portable containers 1:69.5.4, 1:A.69.5.4.1, 1:A.69.5.4.2.2
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:5.5.2
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Rubber tires 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 33
Outer shells, protective clothing

Definition 1851:3.3.60, 1951:3.3.73, 1971:3.3.77
Design requirements
Structural and proximity fire fighting protective clothing 1971:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1971:6.1.9.4,
1971:6.1.10.3, 1971:6.2.2, 1971:6.3.2, 1971:A.6.1.2, 1971:A.6.1.3, 1971:A.6.2.2
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:6.2.1.5
Performance requirements
Structural and proximity fire fighting protective clothing 1971:7.1.1, 1971:7.1.3 to 7.1.5,
1971:7.1.8, 1971:7.1.11, 1971:7.1.17 to 7.1.19, 1971:7.2.2, 1971:7.3.2 to 7.3.6
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:6.2.1.5, 1951:7.1.1.3 to 7.1.1.5, 1951:7.1.1.9,
1951:7.1.1.13, 1951:7.2.1.3 to 7.2.1.5, 1951:7.2.1.9, 1951:7.2.1.13, 1951:7.3.2.3 to 7.3.2.5,
1951:7.3.2.9, 1951:7.3.2.13
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:7.2.8, 1851:7.3.14, 1851:8.3(2), 1851:8.4.5,
1851:10.1.3.1, 1851:11.3.7, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8
Test methods
Structural and proximity fire fighting protective clothing 1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.1.2,
1971:8.6.3.2, 1971:8.6.8, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:8.26.1, 1971:8.50.1, 1971:8.52.1.1,
1971:8.52.1.2, 1971:8.52.7, 1971:8.54.1, 1971:8.55.1.1, 1971:8.56.1, 1971:8.57.1,
1971:Table A.4.3.4(a), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(f)
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:8.8, 1951:8.9, 1951:8.13
Outfall sewers 820:Table 4.2

Outgassing 560:8.2.2, 560:A.8.2.2

Definition 86:3.3.44, 560:3.3.9
Outlet boxes see Boxes, electrical
Outlets
Air 90A:4.3.6
Definition 90A:3.3.10, 90A:A.3.3.10
Appliance 70:210.50(C)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.15
Discontinued 70:372.13, 70:374.7, 70:390.7
Drain 501:9.10.3
Electrical see also Receptacles
Gas convenience 54:7.7.1.6, 54:9.6.6, 54:A.9.6.6
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Gas piping 54:7.7
Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment 70:210.63, 70:550.12(D)
Laundry 70:210.8(A)(7), 70:210.11(C)(2), 70:210.50(C), 70:210.52(F), 70:550.13(D)(7)
Lighting 70:210.70, 70:314.27(A), 70:410.36(A), 70:410 .III
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.15.1
Swimming pools 70E:430.10(C)
Outdoor 70:550.20, 70:551.53(C), 70:552.41(E), 70:552.59
Power
Marine 303:5.10, 303:5.11, 303:A.5.10.1
Receptacle see Receptacles
Required 70:210 .III
Station see Station outlets
Outpatient clinics see Ambulatory health care occupancies
Output (electric)
Outside live fire training 1402:5.1(3), 1402:5.1(4), 1402:Chap. 13, 1403:Chap. 7, 1403:Chap. 8
Outside sprinklers
Canopies and exterior roofs, under 1:13.3.2.4, 1:21.2.6.2.4
Dwelling units, outside 13R:6.7.7.2
Fire department operations in properties protected by 13E:Chap. 5
Installation 13:7.8, 13:11.3.2, 13:A.11.3.2.1
Outside storage see Outdoor storage
Ovens 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:51.1.2, 1:Chap. 51, 1:61.4.6.6.2(12), 1:61.7.3.1(12), 1:66.2.4.3.1(12),

1:66.5.6(12), 13:21.17, 86, 921:9.8.3, 921:24.6.1, 921:24.6.7, 921:28.8.3.3 see also Furnaces;
Heating equipment
Indirect
Low-oxygen ovens 86:1.1.3, 86:4.2.4.2, 86:10.2, 86:A.10.2.1.2 to A.10.2.14
Definition 86:3.3.45.1, 86:A.3.3.45.1
Wall-mounted 70:210.19(A)(3), 70:210.23(C), 70:220.55, 70:220.82(B)(1), 70:250.140,
70:422.16(B)(3), 70:422.31(B)
Definition70E:100.I
Over 600 volts 70:110.31(B), 70:300.42, 70:490, 70E:400.17, 70E:400.18, 70E:410.8(B)(2),

70E:450.1
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Ampacity 70:310.15, 70:310.60, 70:392.11, 70:392.13
Bending 70:300.34
Boxes, pull and junction70:314.IV, 70E:420.2(C)
Branch circuits 70:225 .III, 70:490.72
Busways 70:368 .IV
Capacitors 70:460 .II
Circuit conductors 70:110.36
Circuit-interrupting devices 70:490.21, 70E:450.1(E)
Conductors70:110–III, 70:300.39
Definitions 70:100 .II, 70:490.2, 70E:100.II
Distribution cutouts 70:490.21(C)
Electrode-type boilers 70:490 .V
Elevation of unguarded live parts 70:110.34(E)
Enclosures for electrical installations 70:110.31, 70E:400.18
Equipment 70:490
Fuel cell systems 70:692 .VIII
Grounding 70:250, 70:490.36, 70:490.37, 70:490.74
Headroom above working spaces 70:110.32
Illumination of working spaces 70:110.34(D)
Insulation shielding 70:300.40
Isolating means 70:490.22, 70E:450.1(F)
Mobile and portable equipment 70:490 .IV, 70E:450.1(H)
Oil-filled equipment and cutouts 70:490.3, 70:490.21(D)
Outdoor installations 70:110.31(C)
Overcurrent protection 70:110.52, 70:240–IX, 70:460.25, 70:490.52, 70E:410.9(B)
Portable cables 70:400.36, 70E:420.8
Protection of equipment 70:110.34(F)
Resistors and reactors 70:470 .II
Separation 70:490.24, 70:Table 490.24
Services 70:230 .VIII, 70E:410.8(B)
Shielding solid dielectric-insulated conductors 70:310.6
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690 .IX
Temporary wiring 70:590
Tray installations 70:392
Tunnel installation 70:110 .IV, 70E:450.1(I)
Voltage regulators 70:490.23
Wiring methods 70:300.37, 70:300.50, 70:Table 300.50, 70:300 .II, 70E:450.1(A)
Work spaces 70E:400.19 to 400.21
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Overcurrent 921:8.2.8.2, 921:8.9.3, 921:A.8.10.5
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.71, 79:A.3.3.71, 921:3.3.116
Overcurrent protection 70:240, 70E:110.9(D), 70E:130.6(K), 70E:400.6, 70E:410.9, 70E:410.9(A)

see also Circuit breakers
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment 70:440 .III
Alarm systems 72:4.4.1.4.3, 72:4.4.1.8.4
Amusement attractions 70:522.23
Appliances 70:210.20, 70:422.11, 921:24.5.2.4, 921:24.5.3.2.1
Batteries 70:480.4, 70E:320.7(A)(2)
Branch circuits 70:210.20, 70:240.4, 921:8.7
Busways 70:368.17
Capacitors 70:460.8(B), 70:460.25
Circuit breakers 70:240 .VII
Circuits less than 50 volts70:720.8
Cords, flexible 70:240.5, 70:400.13
Cranes and hoists 70:610 .V
Critical operations power systems70:585 .IV
Current-limiting
Definition 70:240.2
Disconnecting and guarding 70:240 .IV
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.3, 73:5.3.2, 73:A.4.2.2, 1452:6.3.2, 1452:6.3.5.5
Electrolytic cell line 70E:430.8(C)(2)
Electroplating systems 70:669.9
Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, stairway chair lifts 70:620 .VII
Emergency power supply systems 110:6.2.14, 110:6.5, 110:A.6.5.1, 110:A.6.5.3, 111:6.1.2,
111:6.5, 111:A.6.5.1
Emergency systems 70:700 .VI
Enclosures 70:240 .III
Exciters 70:445.12(A)
Feeder taps 70:240.21, 70:240.92, 70:430.28
Feeders 70:240.21, 70:240.24(A), 70:240.92, 70:430.28, 70:430 .V
Fire alarm systems70:760.43, 70:760.45, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 12(A) and 12(B)
Fire apparatus 1901:13.2.7, 1901:23.10
Fire investigations 921:8.3.4, 921:8.6, 921:8.7, 921:8.10.3.3, 921:8.10.3.4, 921:8.10.5,
921:8.11.9, 921:24.5.2.4, 921:24.5.3.2.1, 921:25.4.2, 921:25.5.3.3.1, 921:A.8.10.3.4,
921:A.8.10.5
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Fire pumps 20:9.2.2(4), 20:9.2.3, 20:10.3.5.1, 20:10.4.2.1.3, 20:10.4.4, 20:10.6.9, 20:10.8.2.2(3),
20:10.8.3.11, 20:14.2.8.8, 20:A.10.4.4.1(3), 70:230.90(A), 70:430.3 FPN, 70:695.4(B)(1),
70:695.4(G), 70:695.5(B), 70:695.5(C), 70:695.16(E)
Fixed equipment
Electric pipeline and vessel heating equipment 70:427.57
Space heating equipment 70:424.22
Fixture wires 70:240.5, 70:402.12
Fuel cell systems 70:692.8, 70:692.9
Fuses and fuseholders 70:240.8, 70:240 .V, 70:240 .VI, 70:404.17
Grounded conductor 70:240.22
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.7.2.11
Industrial machinery 70:240 .VIII, 70:409.21, 70:670.4(C), 79:1.4, 79:7.2, 79:7.9.1, 79:15.2.2.2,
79:15.2.3, 79:A.7.2.1 to A.7.2.10.4(1)
Instrumentation tray cable (Type ITC) 70:727.9
Integrated electrical systems 70:685.10, 70E:450.7(B)
Interconnected electric power production sources 70:705.30, 70:705.65, 70:705.130
Lighting track70:410.153
Location 70:230.91, 70:230.92, 70:240.92, 70:240 .II
Maintenance of devices 70E:210.5
Mobile home 70:550.11
Motion picture and television studios 70:530.18, 70:530.63
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9, 302:10.8, 302:10.9.3, 302:10.10.1.1, 302:10.10.6,
302:10.10.7.1, 302:10.17.2.2, 302:10.17.2.3, 302:A.9.9.2 to A.9.9.9(3), 302:A.10.8.2(5),
302:A.10.8.3(3), 302:A.10.9.3
Motors, motor circuits, controllers 70:250.122(D), 70:430 .III to 430 .V, 70:430.94, 70:430.225(B),
70:460.9, 70:610.43(A) to (C), 70:620.61(B)
Control circuits 70:430.72
Over 600 volts 70:430.225
Multiple fuses and circuit breakers (in parallel) 70:240.8, 70:404.17
Occupant access to 70:240.24(B)
Organs 70:650.8
Over 600 volts 70:110.52, 70:240 .IX, 70:460.25, 70:490.52, 70E:410.9(B)
Panelboards 70:408.36, 70:408.54, 70:408.55
Paralleled fuses and circuit breakers 70:240.8, 70:404.17
Park trailers 70:552.10(E)
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Recreational vehicle parks 70:551.74
Recreational vehicles 70:551 .IV
Remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits 70:240.4(G), 70:725.43, 70:Chap. 9 Tables
11(A) and 11(B)
Services
Equipment 70:230 .VII
Over 600 volts 70:230.208
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690.6(E), 70:690.9
Standard devices 70:240.6
Standby systems, legally required 70:701 .IV
Supplementary 70:240.10
Definition 70:100 .I, 79:3.3.100, 79:A.3.3.100
Theaters, stage switchboards 70:520.23, 70:520.25(A), 70:520.50(C), 70:520.52, 70:520.62(B)
Transformers 70:450.3, 70:450.4(A), 70:450.5(A)(2), 70:459.5(B)(2)
Vehicle supply equipment, electric 70:625.21
Vehicles 921:25.4.2, 921:25.5.3.3.1
Welders 70:630.12, 70:630.12(B), 70:630.32, 70:630.32(B)
X-ray equipment 70:517.73, 70:660.6
Overcurrent protection devices

Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9.5, 302:9.9.10, 302:10.8.1
Overfilling prevention devices

Definition 58:3.3.50, 1192:3.3.33
LP-Gas containers 58:5.7.3, 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.1(E), 58:5.7.4.1(G), 58:6.26.5.2(F),
58:7.4.4.1, 58:11.4.1.13 to 11.4.1.15, 58:A.5.7.3.2, 58:A.5.7.3.5
Overfire air
Overfire air port 85:6.6.5.1.5.7(B), 85:6.7.5.1.5.7(B), 85:6.8.5.1.5.7(B)

Overhaul
Aircraft
Aircraft fires 402:8.2.7, 402:11.5, 402:13.8
Definition 402:3.3.72, 901:3.3.77, 1145:3.3.27, 1404:3.3.23, 1911:3.3.90
Fire investigations 921:16.3.5.3.2
Hazards of 402:13.8, 1404:6.6.2(12), 1404:A.6.6.2(12)
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Marine vessel fires 1405:12.10.9, 1405:12.11.6, 1405:12.15.6, 1405:16.1.1
Structural fire fighting 1145:6.2.1.2, 1145:6.2.2.4, 1145:6.2.3.2
Overhead 1405:13.10(1)
Definition 52:3.3.34, 1405:3.3.52
Overhead lines
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, overhead conductor clearances 70E:430.11(A)
Grounding 70E:410.10(C)(3)
Working on or near uninsulated 70E:130.5
Overheat
Definition 901:3.3.78, 901:A.3.3.78
Overlays (deck finish) see also Decks (marine vessels), Overlays

Overload 921:8.2.8.2, 921:8.9.3, 921:8.10.5, 921:8.11.9, 921:A.8.10.5

Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.72, 79:A.3.3.72, 921:3.3.117, 921:A.3.3.117
Motor vehicle fire ignition source 921:25.4.2.2
Overload protection see Overcurrent protection
Overnight accommodations
Overpressure
Overpressure protection devices 54:5.9, 54:7.4.1
Overpressure shutoff devices/valves 58:5.8.1.1, 58:5.8.1.2, 58:5.8.1.11, 58:6.8.2(E), 58:6.8.2(F)

Override
Aerial device
Definition 1901:3.3.123, 1911:3.3.91
Overshoot
Overspray 33:10.1.2, 33:11.3.5, 33:12.5.3, 33:15.8.1, 33:A.1.1, 33:A.10.2, 33:A.15.8.1, 33:D.1.1,

33:D.1.2
Collection filters 33:5.6, 33:7.2.1, 33:10.4
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Owners/operators
Definition 654:3.3.18, 805:3.3.24, 5000:3.3.444
Ownership
Definition 72:3.3.123, 72:A.3.3.123
Oxidants
Air as 69:13.1.3
Concentration, limiting of 69:5.2.3, 69:7.2.3, 69:7.2.4.3, 69:7.7.2, 69:A.7.2.3.1, 69:A.7.7.2.1 to
A.7.7.2.7.1, 69:A.7.7.3.1, 69:Annex C
Definition 69:3.3.25, 69:A.3.3.25
Definition 53:3.3.22, 53:A.3.3.22, 68:3.3.26, 68:A.3.3.26, 69:3.3.30
Deflagration fundamentals 68:B.1.1, 68:B.3, 68:B.4.1
Explosion scene 921:5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:21.13.2.2, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11
Oxidation 921:5.7.4.1.1.4, 921:5.7.4.1.1.6, 921:5.7.4.1.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.2.4, 921:5.7.4.1.3.2,

921:5.7.4.1.4.1(3), 921:5.7.4.1.5, 921:6.2.6, 921:6.2.11, 921:A.6.2.6
Catalytic 69:8.3.2
Concentration reduction 69:Chap. 7, 69:Annex B
Oxidizers 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(c), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Table 60.2.6.5, 1:Table
60.3.2.6, 1:70.1, 1:70.1.2, 1:70.2, 1:70.2.4.8, 1:A.70.1.1, 1:A.70.2.1.1 to A.70.2.9.2.1, 1:A.70.2.4.8.1,
115:10.3.2, 1124:4.9.5, 1124:A.4.9.5, 5000:6.3.2.4.2(3), 5000:6.3.2.4.3(5), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(6),
5000:6.3.2.4.4(7), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table 34.1.3.3.1(a),
5000:Table 34.3.2.6, 5000:Table 34.3.4.4.1, 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A) see also Hazardous materials
Assembly occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a)
Binary pyrotechnic systems 1126:A.5.1.1
Blasting agents, use in mixing of 495:6.2.5.1, 495:6.2.8(8), 495:6.2.8(9), 495:6.3.5
Bulk storage 1:Table 70.2.6.3.7.2, 1:70.2.7.3.6, 1:Table 70.2.7.3.7.2, 1:70.2.8.3.4, 430:4.3.2,
430:4.3.3, 430:5.2.3, 430:Table 6.4.1, 430:7.2.6, 430:Table 7.4.1.1, 430:Table 7.4.2.1, 430:8.2.4
Business occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c)
Classification 1:70.2.2, 1:70.2.5 to 70.2.8, 1:A.70.2.2, 1:A.70.2.5.2, 1:A.70.2.6.2, 1:A.70.2.6.3.4,
1:A.70.2.7.2, 1:A.70.2.8.2, 1:B.2, 472:J.6
Day-care, health care, ambulatory health care, and detention and correctional occupancies
1:60.1.3.2, 1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e) to (g), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table
34.1.3.2(e), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(f), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Definition 1:3.3.174, 1:A.3.3.174, 45:3.3.48, 45:A.3.3.48, 115:3.3.25, 430:3.3.7, 430:A.3.3.7,
495:3.3.27.3, 495:A.3.3.27.3, 1124:3.3.49, 1124:A.3.3.49, 1126:3.3.37, 5000:3.3.445,
5000:A.3.3.445
Educational occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(d)
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Fire and explosion investigations 921:5.1.2.1.2, 921:5.1.2.2, 921:5.2.3.2, 921:5.7.4.1.5,
921:21.2.3.2, 921:21.2.4
Hazard marking 704:8.2.2, 704:8.2.3, 704:A.8.1.1, 704:A.8.2.2, 704:A.8.2.3
Industrial occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.3.1(a)
Laboratories 45:9.4
Mercantile occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 1:70.2.9, 1:A.70.2.9.2.1, 5000:6.4.2.50, 5000:Table
34.1.3.3.1(a)
Model rocket motor manufacturing 1125:4.12.7, 1125:5.11.2.4, 1125:7.5.1.2, 1125:8.2.9,
1125:A.4.12.7
Portable fire extinguishers used on 10:5.5.7, 10:H.2
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.3(4), 801:7.1.3, 801:7.4.1
Residential occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h)
Storage occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:6.4.2.51, 5000:Table 34.1.3.3.1(a)
Storage of liquid and solid 13:21.30, 13:A.21.30.1.1 to A.21.30.2.1, 430, 495:6.5.1, 495:6.5.3,
5000:34.3.2.9
Thermal see Thermal oxidizers
Transportation 495:8.3.7
Oxidizing gas 1:Tables 1.12.20(b) to (d), 1:63.1.3.1(1)(c), 1:63.2.3.1.3, 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table
63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.7, 115:6.4.3.2.2(2), 115:8.4.1.2, 115:8.4.2.4, 115:12.5(5), 115:A.8.4.1.2,
5000:6.3.2.4.4(8), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1
Business and industrial occupancies 1:60.1.3.2
Day-care, health care, ambulatory care, and detention and correctional occupancies 1:60.1.3.2,
1:Table 60.1.3.2(b), 1:Table 60.1.3.2(e) to(g), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(e),
5000:Table 34.1.3.2(f), 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(g)
Definition 1:3.3.122.13, 55:3.3.29.10, 99:3.3.130, 99:A.3.3.130, 99B:3.3.14, 99B:A.3.3.14,
5000:3.3.270.5
Mercantile and storage occupancies 1:60.1.3.2
Semiconductor manufacturing operations 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A)
Storage, handling, and use 1:60.1.3.2, 55:5.1.1(1)(c), 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.1.3, 55:6.3.2.3,
55:Table 7.1.6.2, 55:7.7
Oxygen see also Medical air; Medical gases

Aircraft see Aircraft breathing oxygen systems
Ambulatory patients receiving 99:9.6.2.4
Bulk see Bulk oxygen systems
Calorimeters see Calorimeters
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Compatibility 99:20.3.2.3, 99:20.3.2.4, 99B:5.2.2, 99B:B.1.2.3.1
Deficiency 921:10.3.4.3, 921:12.2.7.2, 921:23.7.3.1.1
Definition 53:3.3.24, 99:3.3.131, 99:A.3.3.131
Dispensing see Oxygen delivery equipment
Fire and explosion investigations 921:5.1.2.1, 921:5.1.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.2.2, 921:5.10.2.5,
921:6.2.3.1, 921:25.5.3.2
Fire growth and oxygen availability 555:4.4, 555:4.5(1), 555:Chap.6
Gaseous 410:B.1, 410:B.2
Aircraft breathing oxygen systems 410:5.1.2, 410:5.2, 410:5.7, 410:5.9, 410:5.10.2,
410:A.5.2, 410:A.5.7
Definition 99:3.3.131.1, 410:3.3.16
Handling 99:Table 5.1.11, 99:9.7.1.3, 99:9.7.2, 99:20.2.8.4, 99:20.3.2.2 to 20.3.2.4, 99:A.20.3.2.2
Hazards of 99:B.2.1, 99:B.6.1, 99:D.3.5.4
Hoods
Limiting oxygen index (LOI) 921:5.2.3.4, 921:A.5.2.3.4
Liquid 53:C.1.4.1, 53:C.1.4.3, 53:C.2.1, 53:C.6.1, 53:C.6.2, 99:20.3.3.2, 410:B.1.2, 410:B.2
Aircraft breathing oxygen systems 410:5.1.3, 410:5.3, 410:5.7, 410:5.8, 410:A.5.1.3.2,
410:A.5.3, 410:A.5.7, 410:A.5.8
Definition 99:3.3.131.2, 99:A.3.3.131.2
Transferring 99:9.6.2.3
Passivation
Processing, transportation and transfer 53:7.5, 53:7.10.2, 53:C.2, 53:C.4.13, 53:D.2.1
Sea level equivalent of 2001:A.1.5.1.3
Storage 53:5.3.5, 53:7.10.2, 53:A.5.3.4, 53:C.1.4, 53:C.2, 99:5.1.3.1.9, 99:9.4.2.2, 99:9.7.1.3,
99:20.3.2.2, 99:A.20.3.2.2, 99:A.20.3.3.4, 99B:A.5.3.4
Therapy see Hyperbaric facilities
Toxicity
Hyperbaric treatments 99:C.20.1.3.2
Definition 99:3.3.136, 99:A.3.3.136
Transferring 99:9.6.2.2.2, 99:9.6.2.2.3, 99:9.6.2.3, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.6.1.12
Ultra-high purity (UHP) 53:C.4.8
Oxygen analyzers 86:10.2.2, 86:10.2.13.3, 86:A.10.2.2, 271:4.10, 271:4.15, 271:E.7, 271:Annex F

Calibration 271:5.2, 271:8.2, 271:A.8.2.2
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Power to 271:7.1.2
Oxygen consumption calorimeters

Heat release rates, testing 271, 921:16.10.2.26
Visible smoke release rates, testing 271, 921:16.10.2.26
Oxygen consumption principle 271:E.3.2, 555:6.2, 555:A.6.2.4

Oxygen-deficient atmosphere 1670:A.7.3.3(5)

Definition 1500:3.3.5.2, 1670:3.3.82
Oxygen delivery equipment 99:8.5.2.2.3, 99:8.5.2.4.5, 99:9.6.1.1.4, 99:9.6.1.2.2, 99:9.6.1.3.3,

99:A.8.5.2.4.5, 99:B.6.1.12, 99:C.13.2.3
Definition 99:3.3.132, 99:A.3.3.132
Oxygen-enhanced fuel-fired units 86:6.4, 86:7.5.12, 86:8.14, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.6.4.1 to A.6.4.5.2,

86:A.7.5.12
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres (OEAs) 53, 99:9.6.3.1.1, 99B:1.2.4(2), 99B:4.2.3, 99B:A.5.2.1,

99B:B.1.2.2.1, 99B:B.1.2.4.3, 820:D.2.4.12 see also Hypobaric facilities
Definition 53:3.3.25, 99:3.3.133, 99B:3.3.3.5, 99B:A.3.3.3.5, 115:3.3.26, 820:3.3.50, 1670:3.3.83
Electrical appliances in 99:8.5.2.4.4, 99:8.5.2.4.5, 99:10.2.7.2, 99:10.2.9.3, 99:A.8.5.2.4.5,
99:A.10.2.7.2
Fire hazards in 99:9.6.1.2.1, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.6.1.2, 99:B.6.1.5, 99:B.6.1.7, 99:B.6.1.8, 99:B.6.1.11,
99:B.6.1.13, 99:C.20.1.1.3.4, 99:C.20.1.1.3.5, 99:C.20.1.1.4.3, 99:D.3.5.4
Lasers used in 115:5.2(4), 115:6.4.3.1, 115:6.4.3.2.2(2), 115:D.1
Search and rescue incidents 1670:A.7.3.3(5)
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 1:41.5, 1:A.41.5.5.2.3, 13:21.10, 51, 5000:6.4.2.52
Oxygen index
Definition 99:3.3.135, 99B:3.3.16
Oxygen indicators 329:5.4.4

Definition 326:3.3.19, 329:3.3.13
Oxygen masks 99B:4.8.1.5, 99B:4.8.1.7
Oxygen systems
Aircraft breathing see Aircraft breathing oxygen systems
Bulk see Bulk oxygen systems
Fuel gas-oxygen systems 1:41.5, 1:A.41.5.5.2.3, 13:21.10, 51, 5000:6.4.2.52
Piping systems see Piping systems
Supply systems, medical gas 99:5.1.3.3.1.6, 99:5.1.3.3.1.9, 99:5.1.3.4.2, 99:5.1.3.4.4(2),
99:5.1.3.4.14, 99:A.5.1.3.4.2, 99:A.5.1.3.4.14, 99:C.9.3.3, 99:C.13.2.3
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Ozonation 820:Table 5.2, 820:B.6, 820:Table D.1.1, 820:Table D.2, 820:D.5.2
Ozone layer, substances that deplete see Halogenated agent; Halon 1211; Halon 1301
P
Pacemakers 70E:310.5(D)(11), 99:D.4.3.4
Package
Definition 1951:3.3.74, 1999:3.3.63
Packaging see also Bulk packaging

Definition 1:3.3.175, 13:3.9.1.15, 30B:3.3.21, 472:3.3.43, 472:A.3.3.43
Fireworks see Fireworks
Nonbulk
Radioactive materials 472:5.2.1.1.6, 472:7.2.1.1.3, 472:7.2.3.1.3, 472:7.2.3.5, 472:A.5.2.1.1.6
Definition 472:3.3.43.3, 472:A.3.3.43.3
Packaging (patient) 1006:7.1.3, 1006:7.1.4, 1006:8.1.3, 1006:8.1.6, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.2.9,

1006:10.1.9, 1006:16.1.11, 1006:17.3.14, 1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.12, 1006:Table A.1.3,
1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.7.1.4, 1006:A.8.1.3, 1006:A.8.1.6, 1006:A.9.1.9, 1006:A.16.1.11,
1006:A.18.2.7, 1006:A.18.2.14, 1670:5.3.3(5), 1670:7.3.3(7), 1670:8.3.4(6), 1670:8.3.4(8),
1670:8.4.2(2), 1670:9.3.5(13), 1670:A.5.3.3(5), 1670:A.7.3.3(7), 1670:A.8.3.4(8), 1670:A.8.4.2(2)
Definition 1006:3.3.125, 1670:3.3.84
Padding (blanketing) 69:7.7.2.7.1, 69:A.7.7.2.7.1

Definition 69:3.3.1
Paddock areas 610:7.1, 610:7.2.1.9

Definition 610:3.3.31, 610:A.3.3.31
Pagers/paging systems 72:6.9.10.3, 72:E.3.2, 1221:9.4.1.2, 1221:9.4.2, 1221:A.9.4.2.1

Definition 72:3.3.124, 1221:3.3.49
Paint hangars 409:Chap. 10

Definition 409:3.3.12, 409:A.3.3.12
Paints
Application
Marinas and boatyards, at 303:8.6
Marine vessels under construction or repair 312:4.7
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Fire investigations 921:6.2.4.2, 921:6.2.11, 921:8.12.2.5, 921:21.8.2.2.5, 921:24.5.1.1.2
Removal
Marinas and boatyards, at 303:8.6
Storage, in marinas and boatyards 303:8.4, 303:A.8.13(4), 303:A.8.13(5)
Palletized storage 1:34.1.2, 1:34.2.4, 1:34.2.5, 1:34.9.1(3), 1:34.10, 1:66.4.4.3.4, 1:66.4.5.2.5,

1:A.34.4.1, 1:Fig.A.34.8.1(b), 1:Fig. A.34.8.1(e), 1:A.34.10.1, 1:A.34.10.3
Aerosol products 30B:6.3.2.6, 30B:Table 6.3.2.7(a) to Table 6.3.2.7(d), 30B:6.3.2.19, 30B:6.3.4.1
to 6.3.4.3, 30B:6.3.5.2, 30B:B.3
Class A foam use 1145:6.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.225.10, 13:3.9.2.5
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:Table 70.2.6.3.7.2, 30:9.3.5, 30:9.3.9, 30:9.3.10, 30:12.3.5
to12.3.8, 30:12.6.2.3, 30:12.8.1.1, 30:12.8.2, 30:12.8.4, 30:13.3.4, 30:13.3.5, 30:13.6.2,
30:13.6.3, 30:14.6.1, 30:15.3.1, 30:15.3.2, 30:15.3.4, 30:16.3.3, 30:16.3.4, 30:16.5.2,
30:A.9.3.10.3, 30:Table A.16.1.1(a), 30:Table A.16.1.1(b), 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
Sprinkler systems 13:5.6.3.1(1), 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Chap. 14
Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers 13:14.4, 13:15.4
Oxidizers 13:Table 21.30.1.2.1
Plastic and rubber commodities 13:14.1, 13:Chap.15, 13:A.14.1.1
Tires 13:Table 18.4(a), 13:Table 18.4(b), 13:Table 18.4(d)
Pallets
Conventional 1:Fig. A.34.7.3.1(a)
Definition 1:3.3.68, 1:A.3.3.67, 13:3.9.1.7, 13:A.3.9.1.7
Idle 13:12.11.3, 13:12.12, 13:A.12.12, 13:C.7, 30:12.3.9 to 12.3.11, 30:13.3.7, 30:14.6.5
Marine terminals 307:9.5.5.1, 307:9.5.6.3, 307:10.7
Slave 13:16.2.1.3.4.7
Types, and commodity classification 13:5.6.2
Unit load
Panel team 1670:11.3.3(16)

Panelboards 70:110.26, 70:408, 70B:27.2.2.6, 70B:H.4, 70E:400.11, 70E:400.14, 70E:420.4,

70E:420.5(B)
Bonding 70:408.40, 70:517.14, 70:517.19(D)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.16, 302:3.3.32, 302:A.3.3.32, 501:11.2.33, 1901:3.3.124
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Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.2, 73:4.4.2, 73:4.4.3, 73:A.4.2.2
Enclosure, use as 70:312.8
Flash protection 70:110.16
Grounding 70:408.40, 70:517.19(D)
Health care occupancies 70:517.14, 70:517.19(D)
Line voltage electrical systems 1901:23.10.3
Maintenance requirements, safety-related 70E:210
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.2, 501:11.3.4, 501:11.3.9, 501:11.4.1, 501:11.4.2, 501:11.4.5,
501:11.4.6, 501:11.11.1
Marinas 70:555.11
Mobile homes 70:550.10(B), 70:550.11
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.9.7, 302:10.16, 302:A.9.9.7
Park trailers 70:552.45, 70:552.55(B)
Service equipment 70:408.3(C), 70:408.36
Panels see specific type of panel, e.g. Heating panels
Panic hardware 1:14.5.3.3, 101:7.2.1.7, 5000:11.2.1.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.1.5.12, 5000:11.2.1.7,

5000:11.2.1.13, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.9, 5000:A.11.2.1.5.12
Actuating member or bar
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.2.3, 101:13.2.2.2.3, 5000:16.2.2.2.3, 5000:16.2.2.2.4(2)
Day-care occupancies 101:16.2.2.2.2, 101:17.2.2.2.2, 5000:18.2.2.2.2
Definition 101:3.3.115.2, 5000:3.3.299.2
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.2.2, 101:15.2.2.2.2, 5000:17.2.2.2.2
Paper
Core
Definition 1:3.3.71
Definition 1:3.3.176, 13:3.9.5.5
Information technology equipment rooms, storage in/oustside 75:6.3.1, 75:6.3.2
Roll (banded), storage of 1:34.1.1, 1:34.2.7, 1:34.9, 1:A.34.2.7, 1:A.34.9.2, 1:Annex K, 13:5.6.5,
13:8.3.2.7, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:13.2.1, 13:Chap. 19, 13:Table A.5.6.3.3, 13:Table A.5.6.3.4,
13:A.5.6.5, 13:Table A.5.6, 13:A.8.3.2.7
Tissue 1:34.2.7.4, 1:Annex K, 13:5.6.5.4, 13:19.1.1.7, 13:19.1.1.8, 13:19.1.2.1.2, 13:Table
A.5.6.5, 13:A.19.1
Paracargo 1143:B.2.1.2, 1143:B.2.2.4

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Parade floats 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.17
Parallel attacks
Paramedics
Definition 424:3.3.22, 901:3.3.80
Parameter uncertainty 805:A.4.7.3.5

Parapets 5000:8.3.2.6.1, 5000:8.3.2.12, 5000:37.1.3, 5000:37.3.5, 5000:A.8.3.2.6.1,

5000:A.8.3.2.12, 5000:D.3.8
Fire walls 221:5.12, 221:A.4.2, 221:A.5.12
Parbuckling 1006:11.1.11(A)
Parenteral
Park curtains see Waterfalls (fireworks)
Park trailers see Recreational park trailers
Parking areas
Accessible parking spaces 5000:12.8, 5000:12.16.1, 5000:12.16.5
Rocket launching1127:4.16.5, 1127:4.18.2, 1127:4.18.3
Subterranean spaces 520:6.2.1, 520:6.3.1, 520:6.3.2
Suburban and rural developments
Access, fire apparatus 1141:5.1.2, 1141:5.3.2, 1141:5.4
Hydrants in 1141:8.1.4.3
Parking structures 1:13.3.2.13.6, 1:13.3.2.15.7, 1:13.7.2.22.2, 1:Chap. 29, 1:42.5.2.7, 1:69.3.12.9,

1:69.6.2, 88A, 101:42.8, 5000:6.4.2.54, 5000:7.4.3.6.5, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:8.3.3.6.1,
5000:19.3.7.1.6(4), 5000:27.1.2.2.2, 5000:30.8, 5000:30.8.1.2, 5000:49.2.2.4 to 49.2.2.6,
5000:A.30.8.1.1 see also Storage occupancies
Accessibility 5000:12.6.4.2, 5000:12.8.2.4, 5000:12.8.3.1, 5000:12.9.4, 5000:12.16.1
Basement or underground 1:29.1.1
Definition 1:3.3.165.20.1, 54:3.3.74.1
Copyright NFPA
Business occupancies 730:19.4.3, 730:19.4.4, 5000:28.1.2.2, 5000:A.28.1.2.2.2(4)
Combined occupancies 101:36.1.2.2, 101:37.1.2.2, 101:38.1.2.2, 101:39.1.2.2,
101:A.36.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.37.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.38.1.2.2.2(4), 101:A.39.1.2.2.2(4)
Definition 1:3.3.165.20, 1:A.3.3.165.20, 54:3.3.74, 88A:3.3.2, 88A:A.3.3.2, 730:21.1.1
Enclosed 88A:4.1.2, 88A:4.6, 88A:5.3.2, 88A:6.1.4, 88A:6.2, 88A:6.2(2), 88A:A.5.3.2
Definition 54:3.3.74.2, 88A:3.3.2.1, 88A:A.3.3.2
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.6.6 to D.6.9, 5000:D.7.2
Gas appliances in 54:9.1.11.1
Health care occupancies 730:12.4.4.2, 730:A.12.4.4.2(C)
Hotels 730:14.1.2, 730:14.4.4
Means of egress 88A:4.4, 88A:A.4.4.3, 101:42.8.2, 5000:30.8.2
Mechanical type
Definition 88A:3.3.2.2, 88A:A.3.2.2
Mercantile occupancies 730:17.3.2(B), 730:17.6, 730:18.4.2.2(A), 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(2),
5000:27.1.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.3.4, 5000:A.27.1.2.2.2(4)
Open see Open structures
Ramp-type 88A:4.4.2 to 4.4.4, 88A:4.6, 88A:A.4.4.3 see also Ramps, Parking structures
Definition 88A:3.3.2.4, 88A:A.3.3.2
Security, premises 730:4.2.12, 730:6.5.2.1, 730:Chap. 21
Participants
Participating agencies see Agencies
Particle accelerators 801:C.8
Particleboard 5000:45.5.10
Definition 5000:3.3.452, 5000:45.2.6, 5000:A.3.3.452, 5000:A.45.2.6
Fireblocks 5000:8.14.2.4(1)
Particles
Alpha particles 801:C.3.2, 801:C.3.3, 801:C.5.2
Definition 801:3.3.25.1, 801:A.3.3.25.1
Beta particles 801:C.3.2, 801:C.3.3, 801:C.5.2
Definition 801:3.3.25.2, 801:A.3.3.25.2
Particulates
Air conveying of noncombustible particulate solids 91
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1500:3.3.71, 1500:A.3.3.71, 1971:3.3.78, 1971:A.3.3.77, 1991:3.3.46, 1992:3.3.50,
1992:A.3.3.50, 1994:3.3.52, 1994:A.3.3.51
Exhaust system facilities 5000:6.4.2.23
Manufacturing, processing, and handling of combustible particulate solids 654
Partition systems
Partitions 5000:7.2.5.6.3, 5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1, 5000:35.5.3, 5000:35.6.9, 5000:D.2.5.6.3

Definition 5000:3.3.453, 5000:35.2.25, 5000:A.3.3.453
Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.3.2(3)
Fire detector spacing and 72:5.7.3.8, 72:A.5.7.3.8
Fire-resistant 90A:5.3.1, 90A:A.5.3.1.1, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.6, 5000:7.2.7.2.2(1), 5000:8.2.2.4.3.1
Fire tests 251:4.2.1, 251:4.3, 251:Chap. 6, 251:16.1, 251:16.3, 251:A.4.2.1, 251:A.4.3.1,
251:D.6, 251:G.1.2, 251:G.7.4, 251:G.7.5, 251:G.8.3, 251:G.9
Bearing 251:Chap. 7, 251:16.4
Nonbearing 251:Chap. 8
Protective membranes, performance of 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.3
Firestopped 70:300.21
Flexible plan buildings 5000:17.4.3.3, 5000:35.6.9.2
Folding, doors in 101:7.2.1.12, 5000:11.2.1.12
Health care occupancies 5000:19.2.5.6.1.4, 5000:19.3.6.1, 5000:A.19.3.6.1(3)
Judicial facilities 5000:12.31.4.2
Light-transmitting plastics 5000:48.7.11
Office, electrical installations 70:605.4, 70:605.6 to 605.8
Smoke see Smoke partitions
Tenant spaces, separation of 5000:27.4.4.3.5.1, 5000:27.4.4.3.5.2
PASS see Personal alert safety systems (PASS)
Pass-throughs, semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.7, 318:6.8, 318:A.4.1.2.7

Passageways 1:14.7, 1:14.11.4, 1:A.14.7, 101:7.2.6, 101:7.7.4, 101:A.7.2.6, 5000:11.2.3.5,

5000:11.2.6, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:A.11.2.6.1, 5000:A.11.2.6.5,
5000:A.11.8.1.1, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Corridors
Copyright NFPA
Definition 14:3.3.3.1, 301:3.3.48, 520:3.3.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.7, 101:19.2.2.7, 5000:19.2.1, 5000:19.2.2.7,
5000:19.2.4.2(5), 5000:20.2.1, 5000:20.2.3.2
Illumination of 5000:48.7.4.1, 5000:A.48.7.4.1
Marine vessels 301:7.1.3.5, 301:7.2.2.4.1, 301:7.2.2.4.3, 301:7.2.2.4.4, 301:7.2.2.4.6,
301:7.2.3.5, 301:7.2.6, 301:7.5.1.2, 301:7.5.1.5, 301:7.7.4, 301:7.8.1.1, 301:A.7.2.6, 1405:5.2.1,
1405:5.3(6), 1405:13.6.4
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.2.5.4, 301:20.3.2
Medical, health care, and child care spaces 301:11.2.4.2.1(5)
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.7, 101:36.4.4.6, 101:37.2.2.7, 101:37.4.4.6, 101:A.36.2.2.7.2,
101:A.36.4.4.6.2, 101:A.37.2.2.7.2, 101:A.37.4.4.6.2, 5000:27.2.2.7, 5000:27.4.4.5.9,
5000:A.27.2.2.7.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.9.2
Standpipe and hose systems 14:7.3.2(3), 14:7.3.2(4), 14:Fig. A.7.3.2(c)
Subterranean spaces 520:5.8.1, 520:5.9, 520:6.7.2(2)
Passenger rail system see also Fixed guideway transit systems

Passenger rail vehicles see also Fixed guideway transit vehicles

Passenger vehicles, common

Rescue 1006:10.1, 1006:A.10.1.2 to A.10.1.10
Passenger vessels 301:Chap. 21
Passengers
Aircraft
Casualties see Casualties
Evacuation of see Aircraft evacuation
Friends/relatives of 424:5.8.2, 424:5.18, 424:5.20, 424:6.8.7, 424:6.8.9, 424:7.8.9,
424:13.10.1(5), 424:14.3.3, 424:A.14.3.3
Load 424:5.8.1, 424:6.5.2(5), 424:6.8.2, 424:7.8.2, 424:8.1.2.1(7), 424:8.2.2.1(6)
Copyright NFPA
Uninjured persons 424:5.8.2, 424:5.20, 424:6.6(6), 424:6.8.3 to 6.8.7, 424:7.5(5), 424:7.5(7),
424:7.8.6, 424:7.8.7, 424:13.10.1, 424:Annex E
Loading zones 5000:12.9
Marine see Marine vessels
Passivation 484:8.12.5, 484:8.12.7, 484:9.6, 484:A.8.12.7.1, 484:A.9.6.3 to A.9.6.5.1

Passive protection materials for use on LP-Gas containers, fire test 290
Patch kettles
Pathogens
Patient bed location 70:517.18, 70:517.19

Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.137
Patient care, emergency 99:12.3.3.4, 99:A.12.3.3.4, 99:C.9.3.5, 99:C.13.4.5 see also Emergency
medical operations; Emergency medical service (EMS)
Patient care areas 99:13.2.4 see also Health care occupancies; Hospitals
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.138, 99:A.3.3.138
Electrical appliances related to 99:8.4.1, 99:8.5.2.1.2.2, 99:10.2, 99:20.2.7.3.17,
99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(2) to A.8.4.1.3.6.1, 99:A.10.2, 99:A.20.2.7.3.17
Electrical installations and systems 70:517.13
Other health care facilities 99:14.3.8.1
Patient care vicinity

Patient equipment grounding point

Patient evacuation team 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.14, 1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.14, 1006:A.18.3.3

Patient impedance measuring devices 99:10.2.9.2.2.3, 99:A.10.2.9.2.2.3
Patient leads 99:8.5.2.1.3, 99:10.2.4.3

Definition 99:3.3.142, 99:A.3.3.142
Isolated 99:10.2.4.3.2, 99:10.2.13.5.3
Copyright NFPA
Receptacles for 99:10.2.4.1, 99:10.2.4.2, 99:A.10.2.4.2
Patient outcome 450:5.5.3.2.1(8), 450:13.6, 450:13.7

Patients
Definition 473:3.3.21, 1581:3.3.43, 1584:3.3.18
Vehicles used to transport see Emergency medical service (EMS)
Patrol
Patrol service 601:5.3, 601:8.3, 601:A.5.3.1.4, 601:A.5.3.2.2, 601:A.8.3 see also Security services
Pawls 1931:4.4.1.3, 1931:4.4.5.6, 1931:4.4.6, 1931:5.2.1.1.2, 1931:5.2.1.2, 1931:A.4.4.5.6,

1932:5.1.9, 1932:6.1.3(13), 1932:6.2.5, 1932:A.6.2.5
Definition 1931:3.3.26, 1932:3.3.22
Tests 1931:5.4.2, 1931:5.4.3, 1931:5.5.1, 1932:7.2.1.2.1
Peak (helmet) see Helmets
Peat, used in stoker-fire boiler-furnaces 85:F.2
PEEP
Pellet fuel
Pellet fuel-burning appliances 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:7.2.7, 211:14.5.2.5.1,

211:A.7.1.12
Pendent sprinklers 13:7.2.2, 13:7.3.2.5, 13:7.4.2.4, 13:7.8.8.6, 13:8.4.1, 13:8.6, 13:8.8.2, 13:8.8.3,
13:8.8.5 to 8.8.7, 13:8.10.6, 13:8.10.7.1.5.1, 13:8.15.18.1, 13:8.15.18.4, 13:9.2.3.4.4.1,
13:9.2.3.4.4.2, 13:9.2.3.5.2.1, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:Table 14.4.1, 13:14.5.2.2, 13:25.4.8,
13:A.7.2.2(2), 13:A.8.3.1.5.2, 13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.6.2.2.1 to A.8.6.6, 13:A.8.8.2.1, 13:A.8.8.2.2.1,
13:A.8.8.5.2.1.3, 13:A.8.9.4.4, 13:A.8.10.6.2.1.3, 13:A.8.10.7.1.5, 25:D.2.5, 25:D.5.2
Definition 13:3.6.3.3, 25:3.3.31.10
Deflector position 13:8.6.4, 13:8.8.4, 13:8.10.4.1, 13:8.12.4.1.1 to 8.12.4.1.3, 13:A.8.6.4.1.2(5) to
A.8.6.4.1.3.3, 13:A.8.8.4.1.3
Dwellings and manufactured homes, use in 13D:7.5.3, 13D:8.2.1, 13D:8.2.5.2, 13D:8.2.5.4,
13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.4.1.1
Elevator hoistways 13:8.15.5.4, 13:A.8.15.5.4
Extended coverage 13:8.8, 13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.8.2.1 to A.8.8.5.2.1.3
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves 13:21.25.2.1.2.1(B), 13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(3),
13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5)
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:6.1.2.1 to 6.1.2.3, 13R:6.1.2.3,
Copyright NFPA
13R:6.8.1.5.1, 13R:6.8.1.5.3.2, 13R:6.8.1.5.3.4
Penetration (of protective clothing)

Penetrations, structural see Openings and opening protectives
Pensky-Martens closed tester 921:16.10.2.8
Penstocks 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Penthouses
Definition 5000:3.3.457, 5000:A.3.3.457
Percent grade
Definition 414:3.3.46, 414:A.3.3.46
Percent inward leakage

Definition 1971:3.3.79, 1994:3.3.53
Perchloric acid
Heating 45:12.1.2.5
Hoods 45:8.2.4, 45:8.5.4, 45:8.11, 45:A.8.11.1 to A.8.11.10
Perfluorocarbons as clean agents 2001:A.1.4.1.2, 2001:Fig. A.4.1.4.1(a), 2001:Table A.5.5.1(c),

2001:Table A.5.5.1(d)
Performance-based design approach 1:1.4, 1:4.3.2, 1:4.5.3, 1:Chap. 5, 101:4.4.3, 101:Chap. 5,

101:A.1.4.3, 5000:4.3.3, 5000:4.5.4.2, 5000:Chap. 5, 5000:11.2.3.2, 5000:34.1.4
Cultural property occupancies 909:1.5.1, 909:1.5.3, 909:1.5.4, 909:7.4.2(3), 909:7.5.1.2,
909:7.5.3, 909:Chap. 9, 909:A.7.1
Definitions 1:3.4, 805:3.3.4.2, 909:3.3.54, 914:3.3.61, 914:A.3.3.61
Historic structures 914:1.5.1, 914:1.5.3, 914:7.4.2, 914:7.5.1, 914:7.5.1.2, 914:7.5.3, 914:Chap.
9, 914:10.1.1, 914:10.4.1, 914:13.1.1.1, 914:A.7.5.1
Nuclear power plants, light water 805
Performance criteria 1:5.2, 1:A.5.2.2, 101:5.2, 101:5.8.4, 101:A.5.2.2

Cultural property occupancies 909:9.2, 909:A.9.2.2.1, 909:A.9.2.2.2
Definition 1:3.4.14, 1:A.3.4.14, 101:3.3.179, 101:A.3.3.179, 301:3.5.13, 301:A.3.5.13, 805:3.3.25,
909:3.3.55, 914:3.3.62, 5000:3.3.457, 5000:A.3.3.457
Marine vessels 301:5.2, 301:5.8.4, 301:A.5.1.1, 301:A.5.2.2
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:1.5, 805:4.2.3, 805:4.2.4, 805:6.1, 805:A.1.5.2(5),
805:A.1.5.5, 805:A.4.7.1.2
Performance standards
Definition 600:3.3.20, 601:3.3.7
Performances
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1126:3.3.38, 1126:A.3.3.38
Pyrotechnics used in 1126
Performers
Definition 1126:3.3.39, 1126:A.3.3.39
Peril
Perimeter protection (security) 730:6.3.2, 730:6.10, 730:8.5.1, 730:8.6.1, 730:11.11

Industrial facilities 730:20.4.1.1, 730:20.4.1.2.1, 730:20.4.1.4.3
Office buildings 730:19.4.5.1
Parking facilities 730:21.4.2.1
Shopping centers 730:17.7
Perimeters
Periodic
Permanent
Definition 102:3.3.16, 1124:3.3.51, 5000:3.3.458, 5000:32.1.3.6
Permanent installations (flame effects before an audience) 160:5.1.2.1, 160:5.1.3.2.2, 160:5.5.2,

160:11.2, 160:Table A.3.3.19, 160:A.5.1.2, 160:A.11.2.1
Permanent structures see also Membrane structures, Permanent

Permanently installed
Definition 302:3.3.33, 302:A.3.3.33
Permeation (chemical)
Permissible equipment
Permissible exposure limit 318:10.9.1

Definition 1:3.3.146.2, 1:A.3.3.146.2, 55:3.3.38.2, 55:A.3.3.38.2, 318:3.3.16.2, 318:A.3.3.16.2,
5000:3.3.354.3, 5000:A.3.3.354.3
Copyright NFPA
Permit authorizing individual (PAI) 51B:4.2, 51B:4.2.6, 51B:4.5, 51B:5.3, 51B:5.4.1, 51B:6.1,
51B:A.4.2.3, 51B:A.4.2.6, 51B:A.5.3, 51B:A.5.4.1, 51B:A.5.4.2
Definition 51B:3.3.5, 51B:A.3.3.5
Permits 1:1.12, 1:A.1.12.17, 1:Annex F

Ammonium nitrate storage 490:4.1.1, 490:D.4.2, 490:D.5, 490:D.6
Asbestos removal 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:16.8.2
Automobile wrecking yards 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:22.2
Building 900:B.1.9.6, 900:B.1.9.7.2, 5000:1.7.2, 5000:1.7.6, 5000:1.7.6.1, 5000:15.1.3,
5000:15.1.4, 5000:40.2.7, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1, 5000:C.1.4, 5000:C.2, 5000:C.3
High hazard contents, information on 5000:34.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.179, 51B:3.3.4, 160:3.3.20.1, 490:D.2.3
Dry fire hydrants, installation of 1142:8.2, 1142:A.8.2.2
Entry 1670:A.7.2.4(4), 1670:A.7.2.4(6)
Definition 1670:3.3.36, 1670:A.3.3.36
Explosive materials 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:65.9.2, 495:4.1.6, 495:4.1.7,
495:4.2 to 4.9, 495:10.1.3, 495:13.4.3, 495:A.4.8.5
Fire protection systems 1:13.1.1.1
Fireworks 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.2.3, 1:65.3.3, 1:65.4.2, 1:65.5.2, 1:65.7.2, 1:65.8.2,
1:65.10.2, 1:65.11.3, 1:A.65.11.3.2, 1124:4.2, 1124:6.3, 1124:7.3.2, 1124:A.7.3.2
Flame effects before an audience 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.4, 160:5.1, 160:A.5.1.1, 160:A.5.1.2
Forest products 1:31.2
Hot work 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:41.1.5, 1:41.2.1.2, 1:41.2.2, 1:41.3.1 to 41.3.3, 1:41.4.2,
1:43.1.8.12, 1:61.7.3.3.1, 1:A.41.2.2.3, 1:A.41.2.2.6, 1:A.41.3.2 to A.41.3.3.4, 1:A.43.1.8.12,
51B:5.3, 51B:6.2, 51B:A.5.3, 241:5.1.1, 241:7.2.4.3, 241:A.5.1.1
Laboratories using chemicals 1:26.3
Acquired structures 1403:4.2.2, 1403:4.2.5, 1403:4.2.8, 1403:A.4.2.2, 1403:A.4.2.5
Outside training 1403:7.2.11, 1403:7.2.12, 1403:8.2.12, 1403:8.2.13
Model rockets 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1125:4.2, 1125:5.1.3, 1125:5.2
Organic coatings manufacture 35:B.1, 35:B.2
Pyrotechnics 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.3.3, 1124:4.2, 1124:6.3, 1124:7.3.2, 1124:A.7.3.2,
1126:1.2.2.2, 1126:6.1 to 6.4, 1126:A.6.3.3
Special outdoor events, carnivals, and fairs 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15.1, 1:10.15.11.1
Tank or confined space 35:B.2
Tents, membranes, grandstands, and folding/telescopic seating 1:25.1.2
Waste and refuse 1:19.1.1
Permitted
Copyright NFPA
Permittees
Definition 1126:3.3.40, 1126:A.3.3.40
Peroxide, organic see Organic peroxide formulations
Peroxide forming chemicals

Person
Definition 434:3.3.5, 495:3.3.33, 1124:3.3.52, 1125:3.3.18, 1250:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.462
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1404:A.6.7.2(1), 1404:A.6.8.2(1), 1500:7.15, 1500:A.7.11.1.2,

1500:A.7.15.2, 1500:A.7.15.3, 1982
Fire brigades 600:6.3.3, 600:7.3.2.2
SCBA-integrated 1852:5.1.5(27), 1852:5.1.7.1, 1852:7.1.2.9
Personal breathing equipment (PBE) 408:5.1.6, 408:7.1.3(5), 408:7.2.2, 408:7.4.2(4) see also
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Personal care
Definition 1:3.3.181, 1:A.3.3.181, 101:3.3.181, 101:A.3.3.181, 5000:3.3.463, 5000:A.3.3.463
Personal equipment weight

Personal flotation device (PFD) 1006:11.1.2, 1006:13.1.1, 1006:A.11.1.2, 1006:Table G.1,

1925:15.11, 1925:A.15.11
Definition 1006:3.3.130, 1006:A.3.3.130, 1925:3.3.62
Personal protective clothing see Protective clothing
Personal protective equipment (PPE) 70E:130.1(A)(2), 70E:130.1(A)(3), 70E:130.3(B), 70E:130.7,

70E:310.5(D)(2), 70E:320.7(F)(3), 70E:320.8, 70E:330.4(A), 70E:Annex H, 70E:L.1, 1006:5.2.3,
1006:5.2.5, 1006:5.2.6, 1006:5.4.1, 1006:5.5.7, 1006:5.5.11, 1006:5.5.12(B), 1006:5.5.13(A),
1006:5.5.14, 1006:6.1.5, 1006:6.1.6, 1006:6.2.1 to 6.2.3, 1006:6.2.6, 1006:Table A.1.3,
1006:A.5.4.1, 1006:A.6.2.1, 1006:Table G.1 see also Personal breathing equipment (PBE); Protective
clothing; Proximity personal protective equipment
Cave rescue 1006:18.2.3 to 18.2.5, 1006:18.2.9, 1006:18.2.14, 1006:18.3.1, 1006:18.3.2,
1006:A.18.2.5, 1006:A.18.3.1
Clothing see Protective clothing
Confined space rescue 1006:7.1.1, 1006:7.1.3, 1006:7.1.5, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:7.2.3, 1006:A.1.1,
1006:A.7.2.2
Definition 472:3.3.46, 472:3.4.15, 472:A.3.3.46, 1001:3.3.7, 1005:3.3.24, 1006:3.3.131,
1006:A.3.3.131, 1051:3.3.12.2, 1081:3.3.15, 1581:3.3.44, 1581:A.3.3.44, 1670:3.3.87,
1670:A.3.3.87
Emergency medical operations 1581:4.3.2, 1581:7.2, 1581:A.7.2.6.2
Cleaning and disinfection of clothing 1581:4.1.3(4), 1581:4.2.2, 1581:5.7, 1581:8.4,
Copyright NFPA
1581:8.4.1.1, 1581:A.8.4.6.1
Cleaning operations, clothing worn for 1581:7.2.11 to 7.2.14, 1581:8.3.3
Contaminated clothing 1581:5.6.4, 1581:8.5.5
Disposal of clothing 1581:4.1.3, 1581:8.5.5, 1581:8.5.6, 1581:A.4.1.3(6)
Storage of clothing 1581:5.6.4, 1581:8.4.8
Fire brigade members 1081:6.2.2, 1081:6.2.3, 1081:6.2.6, 1081:6.2.9, 1081:6.3.5, 1081:6.3.6,
1081:6.3.8, 1081:7.1.2.2, 1081:7.2.8, 1081:7.2.10, 1081:7.3.2, 1081:7.3.4 to 7.3.6, 1081:A.6.1,
1081:A.6.2.2, 1081:A.6.2.3, 1081:A.6.2.9, 1081:A.6.3.4 to A.6.3.6, 1081:A.6.3.5, 1081:A.6.3.6,
1081:A.6.3.8
Fire fighters 405:Chap. 8, 405:17.3(2), 1500:Chap. 7, 1500:8.5.23, 1500:8.6.2.1
Aircraft fire fighters, proximity PPE for 1003:4.3.4, 1003:6.1.1.3, 1003:6.1.1.4, 1003:6.3.1 to
6.3.8, 1003:6.3.11, 1003:6.4.1 to 6.4.3
Definition 1003:3.3.11, 1003:A.3.3.11
Fire Fighter I 1001:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 1001:5.3.7, 1001:5.3.9 to 5.3.13, 1001:A.5.3.2 toA.5.3.4,
1001:A.5.3.7, 1001:A.5.3.9, 1001:A.5.3.10
Fire Fighter II 1001:6.3.1 to 6.3.3, 1001:A.6.3.1 toA.6.3.3
Marine fire fighters 1005:5.2.2, 1005:6.2.1, 1005:6.3.3 to 6.3.6, 1005:6.3.9 to 6.3.12,
1005:A.6.3.5 to A.6.3.12
Rapid intervention crew 1500:8.8.2.1
Standby members 1500:8.5.13, 1500:8.5.14
Training and education for use of 1500:5.1.8, 1500:5.3.10, 1500:A.5.3.10
Wildland fire fighters 1500:7.7, 1500:A.7.7.3, 1977
Hazardous materials incidents 472:4.4.1(5), 472:5.3.3, 472:5.4.4, 472:6.1, 472:6.2, 472:6.3.3.1,
472:6.4.3.1, 472:6.5.3.2, 472:6.6.3.2, 472:6.7.3.3, 472:6.7.3.4, 472:6.9.3.5, 472:7.1.2.2(2),
472:7.3.3, 472:8.1.2.2(2), 472:8.3.3, 472:8.5.1(3), 472:9.3.1.2.2, 472:9.3.3.2, 472:9.3.4.2,
472:9.4.1.2.2, 472:10.1.2.2(2), 472:10.3.3, 472:10.5(3), 472:11.3.5, 472:A.5.3.3(1),
472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3, 472:A.6.2.3.1(1), 472:A.6.2.3.1(3)(d)(iv), 472:A.7.3.3.4.3,
472:A.8.1.2.2(2)(d), 472:A.9.3.1.2.2(2)(e), 472:A.11.3.5(3), 801:C.3, 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7,
1500:A.8.3.7, 1500:Annex F
Lasers, use of 70E:330.4(A), 70E:330.4(H)
Maintenance 70E:250
Metals operations, use at combustible 484:5.6, 484:6.6.2, 484:7.2.1.8, 484:7.2.1.9, 484:11.1.6,
484:12.6, 484:13.3.4, 484:A.5.6.1, 484:A.5.6.2, 484:A.6.6.2.3, 484:A.6.6.2.4, 484:A.11.1.6,
484:A.12.6.3 to A.12.6.5, 484:A.13.3.4
Mine/tunnel rescue 1006:17.2.1, 1006:17.2.2, 1006:17.2.4, 1006:17.2.7(B), 1006:17.3.2 to 17.3.4,
1006:17.3.6 to 17.3.9, 1006:17.3.11 to 17.3.13, 1006:17.3.15, 1006:A.17.2.1, 1006:A.17.3.2,
1006:A.17.3.9
Motorsports venues, incidents at 610:Chap. 6
Rescue 1670:4.4.2, 1670:6.2.2(6), 1670:7.3.3(6)(c), 1670:9.3.4, 1670:9.3.5(12), 1670:A.4.4.2.1,
1670:A.6.2.2(6), 1670:A.7.3.3(6)(c), 1670:A.7.4.3(3), 1670:A.9.3.4, 1670:A.9.3.5(2),
1670:A.9.3.5(12), 1670:H.1
Standby members 1500:8.5.13, 1500:8.5.14
Copyright NFPA
Roofers 241:9.3.5, 241:A.9.3.5
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.5, 1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:9.1.12,
1006:9.1.13, 1006:9.2.5, 1006:9.2.6, 1006:9.2.8, 1006:9.2.9, 1006:9.2.12 to 9.2.16
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.1.7, 1006:8.2.1 to 8.2.3, 1006:8.2.5, 1006:8.2.6,
1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.7
Vehicle/machinery rescue 1006:10.1.2, 1006:10.1.4, 1006:10.1.5, 1006:10.1.7 to 10.1.10,
1006:10.2.2, 1006:10.2.4, 1006:10.2.5, 1006:A.10.1.3
Water rescue 1006:11.1.1, 1006:11.1.2, 1006:11.1.4 to 11.1.7, 1006:11.1.9 to 11.1.11,
1006:11.1.13, 1006:11.1.14, 1006:11.2.1, 1006:11.2.2, 1006:13.1.1, 1006:13.1.3, 1006:13.1.7,
1006:13.1.8, 1006:13.2.2, 1006:13.2.3, 1006:13.2.6, 1006:13.2.8, 1006:14.1.3, 1006:14.2.1,
1006:14.2.2, 1006:15.1.1, 1006:15.1.4, 1006:15.2.2, 1006:15.2.3, 1006:A.11.1.1, 1006:A.11.1.2,
1006:A.11.1.13, 1006:A.11.2.1, 1006:A.11.2.2, 1006:A.13.1.1, 1006:A.13.1.3, 1006:A.13.2.2,
1006:A.13.2.3, 1006:A.13.2.6, 1006:A.13.2.8
Definition 1006:3.3.131.1, 1006:A.3.3.131.1
Wildland fire fighters 1500:7.7, 1500:A.7.7.3, 1977
Personal watercraft 302:1.3.2

Personnel see also Employees

Certification of see Certification
Fire department see Fire departments, Personnel
Intended
Trained 17A:6.4, 17A:7.3.1, 17A:A.6.2, 17A:A.7.3.1 see also Training
Personnel accountability system 1081:6.2.8, 1081:8.2.3(A), 1081:8.2.4(A), 1081:A.6.1.2.2,

1081:A.6.2.8, 1500:5.1.11, 1500:8.4, 1500:A.7.11.1.2, 1500:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.11, 1521:4.5.6,
1521:5.14.2.2, 1521:6.1.8, 1521:A.4.5.3, 1521:A.4.5.6, 1521:A.6.1.4, 1561:4.5.1, 1561:4.5.3 to 4.5.5,
1561:4.5.9 to 4.5.14, 1561:4.8.1, 1561:5.3.11 to 5.3.13, 1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:A.4.5.1, 1561:A.4.5.4,
1561:A.4.5.5, 1561:A.4.5.10 to A.4.5.14, 1561:A.4.8.1, 1561:C.2.1, 1584:4.1.1.2(8), 1584:6.2(7),
1584:6.2.7, 1584:6.2.8.2, 1584:A.4.1.1.1, 1584:A.6.2.7 see also Personal alert safety systems (PASS)
Agency representative, role of 1561:A.5.9.5
Definition 1500:3.3.72, 1561:3.3.39, 1584:3.3.19
Marine fire fighters 1005:5.5.3, 1005:5.5.4(A)
Pest control devices 1:65.11.2.6, 1124:7.2.6

Pesticides
Definition 1:3.3.182, 434:3.3.7
Storage 434, 5000:6.4.2.55
Pests
Copyright NFPA
Petroleum
Crude see Crude petroleum
Piping systems see Piping systems, Fuel oil
Products see Gasoline; Oil, fuel
P devices 51:7.3.2 to 7.3.6, 51:7.4.2.1, 51:A.7.3.4

F
Definition 51:3.3.15, 51:A.3.3.15
Phase converters 70:455

Definition 70:455.2
Photoflash flashpowder
Photography
Explosion scene 921:21.13.2.3.2, 921:21.13.2.3.3, 921:21.13.4, 921:21.13.4.3, 921:21.13.4.4
Fire investigations 921:13.3.3, 921:13.6.8, 921:14.2.7, 921:15.2, 921:15.3.4, 921:15.3(4),
921:17.2.2, 921:17.3.2, 921:28.3.5.11, 921:A.15.1
Appliance 921:15.2.6.6.2, 921:15.2.6.7, 921:24.2.1 to 24.2.4, 921:24.4.4
Casualties 921:23.2.2.1, 921:23.6.9, 921:23.7.2.3
Court use of photographs 921:11.3.5.2, 921:11.3.5.5, 921:11.5.2.1.1, 921:15.2.4.6,
921:15.2.6.8 to 15.2.6.10, 921:15.2.8
Filters 921:15.2.3.6
Photoluminescent 5000:16.4.7.7.2
Definition 101:3.3.182, 101:A.3.3.182, 301:3.3.50, 301:A.3.3.50, 5000:3.3.464, 5000:A.3.3.464
Signs 101:7.10.7.2, 101:A.7.10.7.2, 5000:11.10.4, 5000:11.10.7.2, 5000:A.11.10.4,
5000:A.11.10.7.2
Photometric system (smoke measurement) 270:4.5, 270:7.2, 270:Table 7.10.1, 270:9.3,

270:A.4.5.3.1, 270:A.4.5.3.4, 270:A.7.2.2.2, 270:A.7.2.2.3
Photovoltaic power systems see Solar photovoltaic systems
Physical hazards
Materials 1:Tables 60.1.3.1(a) to (h), 1:Table 60.1.3.3.1(a) and (b), 1:63.1.3.1(1), 5000:Table
34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h)
Definition 1:3.3.156.10, 5000:3.3.388.12
Physical properties of environment, control of

Physically fit
Copyright NFPA
Physically separated
Definition 820:3.3.52, 820:A.3.3.52
Physicians, fire department see Fire departments, Physicians
Physician's assistant
Picnic grounds, lightning protection for 780:G.1
Pictogram (accessibility)
Pier decks
Construction 307:4.2.4.3, 307:4.2.5.2, 307:4.2.6.2, 307:4.2.7.2, 307:4.3.3.2.2
Inspection and maintenance below deck 307:10.10.1
Openings, fire fighting device 307:4.3.3.2.1, 307:4.3.3.2.2, 307:4.3.3.2.5.1, 307:9.5.3.2.2,
307:10.10.1.5
Protection under 307:4.3.1, 307:4.3.2.2
Supports 307:4.2.6.2, 307:4.2.7.2
Pier hole 1670:11.3.3(9)

Piers, concrete see Concrete
Piers (manufactured home support) 225:6.2, 225:12.3.3.1, 225:12.3.3.2, 225:13.3, 225:A.6.2.1 to

A.6.2.5.5
Definition 225:3.3.23, 501:6.2.7
Piers (marine) 1:28.1.6.2.3, 1:28.1.7.2, 1:28.1.7.3, 1:28.2, 1:42.3.1.3, 1:42.3.2.2, 1:42.3.7.2,

1:42.3.7.3, 1:A.28.1.7.3, 1:A.28.2.2 to A.28.2.4, 1:A.42.3.2.2, 101:11.5, 101:A.11.5, 1405:4.2,
1405:4.6, 1405:4.7, 1405:4.9, 1405:13.3, 1405:A.4.9, 5000:6.4.2.41, 5000:31.8 see also Docks;
Wharves
Buildings on 303:6.3.1, 303:A.6.3.1.3
Combustible 303:6.3.3, 303:A.6.3.3.4
Construction 307:Chap. 4
Definition 1:3.3.184, 30:3.3.39, 30:A.3.3.39, 303:3.3.18, 307:3.3.13, 307:A.3.3.13
Electrical systems and wiring 70:555, 303:5.9.1, 303:5.15.1, 303:5.15.3, 303:5.16, 303:A.5.18.2
Fire extinguishers for 303:6.2.1.1.1, 303:6.2.1.1.2.2, 303:6.2.1.1.3
Fishing piers and platforms 5000:12.6.2.14, 5000:12.6.7.10, 5000:12.37, 5000:12.45.11
Fixed
Copyright NFPA
Flammable and combustible liquids handling at 30:Chap. 29
Floating 303:5.3.3, 303:5.9.5, 303:5.9.10, 303:6.3.3.3, 303:6.4.6, 303:7.1.2, 303:8.3.7.3,
303:8.3.8.1
Fueling 30A
Lay-up berth at 312:5.4.1, 312:5.4.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), handling of 59A:11.6, 59A:14.6, 59A:A.11.6.19, 59A:A.11.6.20
Recreation see Assembly occupancies
Recreational boating facilities 5000:12.6.2.10, 5000:12.35.3, 5000:12.45.9
Standpipe systems 303:6.4.1, 303:6.4.3, 303:6.4.4, 303:6.4.6
Substructures 307:4.2, 307:4.3, 307:A.4.2.1, 307:A.4.2.5.1, 307:A.4.2.6.1.3, 307:A.4.3.2 to
307:A.4.3.3.5
Superstructures 307:4.4, 307:4.5, 307:A.4.4.1, 307:A.4.5.2
Vessel listing at 1405:6.12.4
Water supplies 303:6.3.5, 303:6.3.6, 303:A.6.3.5
Pigs, magnesium 484:7.7.1, 484:A.7.7.7.1, 484:C.9
Pigtails
Piles
Ammonium nitrate 490:5.2, 490:6.2.4, 490:6.3, 490:A.6.3.2
Oxidizers, storage of 430:4.4.1, 430:Tables 5.2.2(a) and (b), 430:5.2.3.2, 430:Tables 6.2.3(a) and
(b), 430:6.2.3.2, 430:6.2.3.3, 430:Table 7.2.4(a) and (b), 430:7.2.6, 430:Table 7.4.1.1, 430:Table
7.4.2.1, 430:Table 8.2.3, 430:8.2.4, 430:A.6.2.4
Piers 307:4.2.4.2, 307:4.2.5.1, 307:4.2.6.1, 307:4.3.2.2, 307:A.4.2.5.1, 307:A.4.2.6.1.3 see also
Foundations
Solid pile see Solid pile storage
Stable 13:Fig. 15.2.1
Definition 13:3.9.2.4, 13:A.3.9.2.4
Unstable 13:Fig. 15.2.1
Definition 13:3.9.2.5, 13:A.3.9.2.5
Pilot burners 86:6.2.11.1, 86:6.2.11.3, 86:6.3.9.3, 86:8.4.2.1, 86:8.9.2.1, 86:A.6.2.11.1,

86:A.6.3.9.1, 86:A.8.9.2.1
Self-piloted 86:6.3.8.4(A)
Copyright NFPA
Pilot cells
Pilot ignition 80A:4.2.2

Definition 80A:3.3.4, 80A:A.3.3.4
Pilot line sprinklers 15:6.5.1.5, 15:6.5.2.3.3, 15:6.5.2.4

Pilot plants
Pilots, proven (flame effects)

Pilots (furnace) 86:6.2.10.4, 86:6.3.8.4, 86:8.14.8, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.4.1, 86:12.5.4.1,

86:12.5.4.2(3), 86:A.12.3.4.1(15), 86:A.12.4.4.1(14), 86:A.12.5.4.1(13)
Definition 31:3.3.45, 54:3.3.75, 86:3.3.48
Flame establishing period
Definition 31:3.3.46, 86:3.3.49
Maintenance of 86:G.5.2
Pilots (personnel)
Aircraft see Aircraft operators
Ship 1405:7.5
Pin and sleeve devices 70B:19.8, 70B:Table I.1 see also Connectors; Plugs; Receptacles
Pink noise 1981:8.10.4.11, 1981:8.14.4.9

Pinrails 101:12.4.5.8, 5000:16.4.5.7

Definition 101:3.3.183, 5000:3.3.467
Pipeaway system 1192:5.2.19.3
Piped distribution system 99:5.1.10, 99:5.3.10, 99:A.5.1.10.1.4 to A.5.1.10.5.5, 99:A.5.3.10.7.5,

99:A.5.3.10.10.3
Pipeline systems see also Piping systems

Definition 70:427.2, 120:3.3.39, 122:3.3.31
Flammable and combustible liquids and gas releases, as source of 329:4.1.1, 329:4.1.6.2
Heating equipment for pipelines, fixed 70:427
Hot tapping of 1:41.3.5, 1:A.41.3.5
Copyright NFPA
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A:11.6.9 to 11.6.13, 59A:11.8
LP-Gas at marine terminals 58:13.3, 58:A.13.3.1
Mines
Coal 120:7.6.3.1, 120:7.6.3.12, 120:A.7.6.3.12
Metal and nonmetal 122:8.3.1, 122:8.3.4 to 8.3.12, 122:A.8.3.4
Pipes and piping see also Piping systems; Tubing

Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:6.3.1, 2010:6.3.1.3, 2010:6.3.2, 2010:6.3.3, 2010:6.3.3.3,
2010:7.1.2.2(14), 2010:7.1.2.2(19), 2010:7.1.2.2(21), 2010:7.1.2.3.4, 2010:7.1.2.3.5, 2010:8.2.2.1
to 8.2.2.4, 2010:8.2.2.12, 2010:10.4.4.3, 2010:10.4.4.4
Air systems 1901:25.2.7, 1901:25.13.3
Components
Cutting or welding on 51B:5.3.2(9)
Definition 51:3.3.16, 51:A.3.3.16, 1192:3.3.34, 1192:3.3.35, 1192:A.3.3.34, 1192:A.3.3.35
Deflagration venting 68:8.10, 68:Chap. 9, 68:A.8.10
Developed length
Diameter
Extinguishing systems
Carbon dioxide 12:4.4.2.7, 12:4.4.2.8, 12:4.4.3.3.1.1, 12:4.5.5.3, 12:4.7.1, 12:4.7.2, 12:4.7.5,
12:5.5.4, 12:6.6.2, 12:9.3.5, 12:A.1.3.5, 12:A.4.4.3, 12:A.4.7.1, 12:A.4.7.2, 12:A.4.7.5.1,
12:A.5.5.4.2, 12:A.6.6.2, 12:A.9.3.6.2.2, 12:Annex C
Clean agent 2001:4.2.1, 2001:4.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.2, 2001:5.1.2.5, 2001:5.2, 2001:6.1,
2001:7.7.2.2, 2001:7.7.2.2.3, 2001:A.4.2.1, 2001:A.5.2, 2001:A.6.1.3, 2001:A.7.7.2.2.10,
2001:A.7.7.2.2.13
Marine systems 2001:8.4.6 to 8.4.8, 2001:A.8.4.6, 2001:A.8.4.7
Dry chemical 17:4.5, 17:5.9, 17:11.3.1.1(2), 17:11.3.1.1(3), 17:A.4.5, 17:A.5.9.1,
17:A.11.3.1.1(3)
Flushing 25:Table 10.1, 25:14.2.2, 25:14.2.3.1, 25:14.2.4, 25:A.14.2.2, 25:A.14.2.4,
25:D.4.2, 25:D.5
Foam 11:4.7, 11:6.7.4.2.1, 11:6.11.1, 11:6.11.2, 11:6.12.1, 11:6.13.1.1, 11:8.4, 11:8.6,
11:9.9, 11:9.13, 11:11.3, 11:A.4.7.2.1 to A.4.7.6, 11:A.8.4.3(2), 11:A.8.4.4, 11:A.9.9.2 to
A.9.9.5, 11:A.9.13.5, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.3, 25:Table 11.5.1, 1901:22.5, 1901:A.22.5
Obstructions 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.4.4, 25:14.3, 25:Chap. 14, 25:A.5.2.4.4, 25:Annex D
Sprinkler systems see subentry : Sprinkler systems
Water spray systems see subentry : Water spray systems
Wet chemical 17A:4.5, 17A:5.6.1.7, 17A:6.3.3(1), 17A:7.1.4(3), 17A:7.3.2.1, 17A:A.4.5.1
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Fire pumps 20:5.13, 20:5.17, 20:5.24.7, 20:Table 5.25(a), 20:Table 5.25(b), 20:5.29.3,
20:5.30.3.2.3, 20:11.5.3, 20:14.1, 20:A.5.13.1 to A.5.13.4, 20:A.5.17, 20:A.11.5.3, 20:A.14.1.3
see also Suction pipe and fittings
Fuel 20:11.4.2, 20:11.4.6, 20:A.11.4.2, 20:A.11.4.6
Problems, causes of 20:B.1.1 to B.1.3, 20:B.1.6
Fire service mains, private 24:6.6.2
Exposed 24:10.5.1, 24:Chap. 12, 24:Chap. 13, 24:A.10.5.1
Underground 24:6.5.2, 24:Chap. 10, 24:A.4.1
Fire walls penetrated by 221:4.9.6, 221:4.9.7, 221:A.4.9.7.2(1), 221:A.5.9
Fixture supply 501:9.9.1.1
Hazardous production materials (HPM) 5000:34.3.7.3.1
Hydrostatic testing of underground piping 329:7.5.1
Insulation and covering on 5000:8.16.7
Fire tests 274
Mains see Mains
Metal, as grounding electrode system 70:250.52(A)(1)
Metal detectors to trace 329:8.2.3
Movement of liquids alongside or in 329:6.1.2.1
Penetrations for 5000:8.3.2.9.5, 5000:8.3.2.11, 5000:8.8.2, 5000:8.8.6, 5000:8.8.7,
5000:11.1.3.2.1.6, 5000:A.8.3.2.11, 5000:A.8.8.2.2.1(1), 5000:A.11.1.3.2.1.6(2)
Roof drainage 5000:38.6.3
Sprinkler systems 13:6.3, 13:6.5.2, 13:6.5.6, 13:8.3.1.4, 13:8.15.19.4, 13:8.16, 13:8.17.2.3,
13:8.17.5.1.3, 13:9.2.3.4, 13:9.2.5, 13:9.2.6, 13:9.3, 13:10.6.8, 13:10.7, 13:11.2.2, 13:11.3.2.1,
13:16.1.8.1, 13:22.4.4.5.2, 13:22.4.4.7, 13:22.5, 13:22.8.1, 13:23.1.4, 13:24.2.1.10, 13:25.4.10,
13:25.8.1, 13:Fig. A.3.5, 13:A.6.3.2 to A.6.3.6, 13:A.6.5.2.2 to A.6.5.2.4.2, 13:A.8.3.1.1,
13:A.8.16.1.1 to A.8.16.4.2.1, 13:A.8.17.2.3, 13:A.9.2.3.4, 13:A.9.2.5.3, 13:A.9.2.5.4.2,
13:A.9.2.6, 13:A.9.3.1 to A.9.3.6.6, 13:A.11.2.2.8, 13:A.11.3.2.1, 13:A.22.5.1 to A.22.5.4,
13:A.25.4.10.1(4), 13:D.4
Above drop-out ceilings 13:8.15.14.4, 13:A.8.15.14.4
Antifreeze systems 13:7.6.3, 13:A.7.6.3.1 to A.7.6.3.5, 13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.3.3, 13D:A.8.3.3.3,
13R:5.3.2(1), 13R:5.3.3, 13R:A.5.3.2(1)
Circulating closed-loop systems 13:7.7.1.1.2 to 7.7.1.1.4, 13:7.7.1.2, 13:A.7.7.1.2
Dwellings and manufactured homes 13D:5.2, 13D:6.3, 13D:7.4, 13D:7.5.8, 13D:7.7,
13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.3.3, 13D:8.4, 13D:8.5, 13D:A.5.2.1 to A.5.2.9.2, 13D:A.6.3, 13D:A.7.4.4,
13D:A.8.3.3.3, 13D:A.8.4.3.3, 13D:A.8.4.4
Equivalent lengths, valves and fittings 13:22.4.3
Flushing of 13:8.16.3, 13:10.10.2.1, 13:24.2.1.12, 13:A.10.10.2.1
Foam-water 16:5.8, 16:7.3.5, 16:7.4, 16:8.1, 16:8.2, 16:8.5(2), 16:A.5.8.2, 16:A.5.8.3,
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16:A.7.3.5.1, 16:A.7.4.1.4, 16:A.8.1, 16:A.8.2.1, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.3, 25:Table 11.5.1
Foundation walls, piping through/under 13:23.1.6.2, 13:A.23.1.6.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.2, 25:Table 5.5.1, 25:A.5.2.2,
25:D.3 to 25:D.5
Marine systems 13:25.2.2 to 25.2.5, 13:25.2.5, 13:25.3.3, 13:25.4.10, 13:25.5.1.2,
13:25.7.4.5, 13:A.25.2.2, 13:A.25.2.4.1, 13:A.25.2.5.1 to A.25.2.5.4, 13:A.25.4.10.1(4)
Multipurpose piping 13D:5.2.1.3, 13D:5.2.5.3, 13D:6.3, 13D:A.6.3, 13D:A.8.4.3.3, 13R:6.6.5,
13R:6.7.1.1, 13R:A.6.6.5
Refrigerated spaces 13:7.9.2.1, 13:7.9.2.3, 13:7.9.2.7, 13:A.7.9.2.7
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:5.2, 13R:5.2.12.1.3, 13R:5.3.2(1),
13R:5.3.3, 13R:6.1.3, 13R:6.1.4, 13R:6.7.6, 13R:6.8.4, 13R:A.5.2.1, 13R:A.5.3.2(1),
13R:A.6.1.4.1.2, 13R:A.6.7.6
Sprinklers below ceilings 13:8.15.19, 13:A.8.15.19.1, 13:A.8.15.19.2
Sprinklers obstructed by 13:8.5.5.2.2, 13:8.7.5.2.1.3, 13:8.8.5.2.1.3, 13:8.9.5.2.1.3,
13:8.10.6.2.1.3, 13:8.10.6.2.1.7, 13:8.10.6.2.1.8, 13:8.10.7.2.1.3, 13:8.11.5.2.1.3,
13:8.11.5.2.2, 13:8.12.5.3.1(1), 13:A.8.8.5.2.1.3, 13:A.8.9.5.2.1.3, 13:A.8.10.6.2.1.3,
13:A.8.10.7.2.1.3, 13:A.8.11.5.2.1.3
Sway bracing 13:9.3.5, 13:A.9.3.5
System subdivision 13:8.15.21, 13:A.8.15.21
Test connections 13:8.17.4, 13:Fig. A.8.17.4.1, 13:A.8.17.4.1 to A.8.17.4.6.1
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.2, 14:4.4, 14:6.1, 14:6.2, 14:6.5, 14:7.7, 14:Table 7.8.2.1,
14:11.2, 14:11.4, 14:12.3, 14:12.4, 14:12.7.2, 14:A.4.4.1.2 to A.4.4.4, 14:A.6.1, 14:A.11.4.1,
25:Table 6.1, 25:Table 6.2.2, 25:Table 6.5.1
Steel 13:6.3.2 to 6.3.4, 13:8.16.4.2.4, 13:9.2.3.5.1, 13:9.2.3.5.2.1, 13:9.2.4.2 to 9.2.4.4, 13:Table
A.6.3.2
Galvanized 13:8.4.7.2, 13:A.8.4.7.2
Underground 13:Table 10.1.1, 13:10.1.2, 13:10.1.3, 13:10.1.6.2
Structural members, placement in 5000:7.2.7.11
Tar kettles 1:16.7.3.2 to 16.7.3.5
Vertical 501:9.10.7.2, 501:9.10.7.3
Definition 501:9.2.42, 1192:3.3.34.2
Water mist systems 750:5.3, 750:Table 5.3.3.1, 750:6.4.1, 750:6.4.2, 750:6.4.3, 750:6.4.4,
750:7.3, 750:9.1.4, 750:9.3.6, 750:12.2.1, 750:12.2.6.1, 750:12.2.6.2, 750:A.5.3.1 to A.5.3.6,
750:A.7.3.8, 750:A.8.2, 750:A.9.1.4
Acceptance review of 750:12.2.4.1.1 to 12.2.4.1.4, 750:12.2.4.1.7
Marine systems 750:14.1.11, 750:14.1.12, 750:14.2.11.1 to 14.2.11.3
Water-reactive materials in 5000:34.3.4.5.2, 5000:34.3.5.7.2
Water spray systems 15:5.3, 15:5.5, 15:5.9.1 to 5.9.3, 15:5.11.4, 15:6.3, 15:6.4.6, 15:6.5.1.4,
15:7.4.3.7, 15:8.2.1.3(14), 15:8.2.1.3(23), 15:8.2.1.3(26), 15:10.2, 15:10.3, 15:12.3.13,
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15:A.5.3.2, 15:Table A.5.3.2, 15:A.5.3.5, 15:A.5.5.1.2 to A.5.5.4.1, 15:A.5.9.1, 15:A.6.3.2.2.1 to
A.6.3.6, 15:A.6.4.6.1, 15:A.10.2.1, 15:A.12.3.13.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 10.1, 25:10.2.4, 25:10.2.6, 25:Table 10.5.1,
25:A.10.2.4, 25:A.10.2.6.2
Ultra high-speed water spray systems 15:12.3.11 to 12.3.13, 15:A.12.3.11.3 to A.12.3.13.1
Water tanks for fire protection 22:5.7.1, 22:7.2, 22:9.5.1, 22:9.6, 22:11.7, 22:13.7.1, 22:Chap. 14,
22:16.1.7, 22:16.3.5.7, 22:Fig. 16.3.6.10.3, 22:Fig. 16.3.6.11.1, 22:16.3.9, 22:A.7.2.3.2,
22:A.7.2.12, 22:A.9.5.1, 22:A.9.6.2.4, 22:A.11.7.2 to A.11.7.4, 22:A.16.1.5, 22:A.16.1.7,
22:Annex B
Piping systems see also Pipes and piping

Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:Chap. 9, 51A:12.2
Aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.3.14, 407:4.4.6, 407:4.5.4, 407:A.4.4.6.11
Ammonia 329:B.3
Bonding 70:250.104
Compressed natural gas (CNG) 52:4.8, 52:6.2.3, 52:6.5, 52:6.13.2, 52:8.9, 52:8.10.1, 52:8.16.1,
52:10.8, 52:10.9, 52:A.8.9.1
Definition 51:3.3.18, 52:3.3.36
Ethylene oxide 560:Chap. 6, 560:7.5, 560:9.2, 560:A.9.2
Flammable and combustible gas releases, as source of 329:5.4.12, 329:6.1.8, 329:6.2.7(10)
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:43.1.6.4, 1:66.3, 1:66.5.3.7.4 to 66.5.3.7.7, 1:A.43.1.6.4.1 to
A.43.1.6.4.5, 30:18.3.4, 30:18.3.6, 30:18.4.2, 30:19.4.6, 30:19.5.4.1, 30:Chap. 27, 30:28.10.1,
30:29.3.11 to 29.3.13, 30:A.19.4.6.1
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:6.5.4.1, 37:6.5.4.2, 37:6.5.5, 37:6.5.6, 37:6.6.3,
37:6.8, 37:A.6.8.1 to A.6.8.3
Releases of liquids, as source of 329:5.4.12, 329:6.1.8, 329:6.2.7(10)
Remote impoundment or diked areas 30:22.12.1, 30:22.12.2.1, 30:22.12.2.2, 30:A.22.12.1
Static electricity and 77:8.3.3.5, 77:8.4, 77:9.6, 77:10.1.4.2, 77:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.3
Vent pipes 30:21.4.3.10, 30:22.7.3.11, 30:23.6.2, 30:23.6.4, 30:24.13.6, 30:25.6.1, 30:27.8,
30:A.22.7.3.11, 30:A.27.8.1.6
Fuel gas 54:Chap. 5 to Chap. 8
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:5.1, 37:A.5.1
Concealed
In buildings 54:7.3
Control 54:5.9.4
Definition 54:3.3.76, 54:3.3.77, 54:3.3.98.6, 501:10.2.23
Equivalent length
Liquefied natural gas see subentry : Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
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LP-Gas see LP-Gas systems
Manufactured housing 501:10.4, 501A:4.1.1.1, 501A:4.2.1, 501A:4.3, 501A:4.4.1 to 4.4.3,
501A:4.4.5, 501A:4.6.1, 501A:A.4.1.1, 501A:A.4.3.1, 501A:A.4.4.1, 501A:A.4.4.3
Sizing and capacities of 54:5.4.1, 54:5.4.3, 54:5.9.8, 54:Chap. 6, 54:9.1.16, 54:Chap. 13,
54:A.5.4.1, 54:A.5.4.3, 54:Annex C
Fuel oil 329:6.1.4(9), 329:D.1
Gas
Compressed natural gas (CNG) see subentry : Compressed natural gas (CNG)
Cutting and welding on 51B:5.5, 51B:A.5.5
Fuel see subentry : Fuel gas
Health care occupancies 99:5.1.3.5.11, 99:5.1.3.6.5, 99:5.1.3.8.9, 99:5.1.10, 99:5.1.11.1,
99:5.1.12, 99:5.1.13.1, 99:5.1.14.9, 99:5.2.10, 99:5.3.10, 99:5.3.11.1, 99:5.3.12,
99:5.3.13.5.2, 99:A.5.1.3.5.11.4, 99:A.5.1.3.5.11.6, 99:A.5.1.10.1.4 to A.5.1.10.5.5,
99:A.5.1.12, 99:A.5.3.10.7.5, 99:A.5.3.10.10.3, 99:A.5.3.12.3.10(3)(b)
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.9.3, 99:20.3.4.1.3
Instrument air systems 99:5.1.3.8.9
Laboratories 99:11.11, 99:A.11.11.2.1
Nitrous oxide 99:C.13.2.3
Nonflammable medical gases 99:13.4.1.2.7.2
Oxygen 99:C.13.2.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) see subentry : Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
LP-Gas see LP-Gas systems, Piping and piping systems
Natural 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.6.2(f), 820:Fig. A.6.2(g)
Sludge 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.6.2(b), 820:Fig. A.6.2(c), 820:Fig. A.6.2(f), 820:Fig.
A.6.2(g)
Underground, releases from 329:5.4.12, 329:6.1.4(9), 329:B.2.3, 329:B.7, 329:D.1
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.6.2(b), 820:Fig.
A.6.2(c), 820:Fig. A.6.2(f), 820:Fig. A.6.2(g)
Halon 1301 systems 12A:4.2, 12A:5.2.4, 12A:6.7.2.1, 12A:A.4.2.1, 12A:A.4.2.3, 12A:A.6.1,
12A:Annex F, 12A:Annex H
Hazardous materials1:60.3.8
Hydrogen systems
Gaseous 52:5.8, 52:7.4.3, 52:9.8, 52:A.5.9.3, 52:A.9.8.2
Liquefied 52:14.2.3.6.2, 52:14.3.2, 52:14.5, 52:14.10.5
Irrigation 1142:D.6
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ASME tanks 52:16.3.1, 52:16.3.2, 52:16.9
Fueling facilities 52:12.2.1.8, 52:12.2.3.8.2, 52:12.2.4.8, 52:12.3.3, 52:12.5, 52:12.7.1,
52:12.10.5
Process plants 59A:7.2.1.3, 59A:7.3.2.7, 59A:8.3, 59A:Chap. 9, 59A:11.3, 59A:11.6.8 to
11.6.13, 59A:11.6.17(1), 59A:13.3.1 to 13.3.3, 59A:13.8.4.2, 59A:13.10.2, 59A:13.12.1,
59A:13.14, 59A:A.11.3.2
Vehicle fuel systems 52:11.7, 52:11.10.4, 52:11.12.3
LP-Gas systems see LP-Gas systems
Lubricating oil 37:7.3, 37:A.7.3
Manufactured housing
Fuel 501:10.4, 501:10.5, 501A:4.1.1.1, 501A:4.2.1, 501A:4.3, 501A:4.4.1 to 4.4.3,
501A:4.4.5, 501A:4.6.1, 501A:A.4.1.1, 501A:A.4.3.1, 501A:A.4.4.1, 501A:A.4.4.3
Plumbing 501:Chap. 9
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:Chap. 6, 1925:9.1.4, 1925:9.3.4 to 9.3.6, 1925:9.5.11,
1925:9.5.12, 1925:9.5.18, 1925:13.10
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.4, 1:42.3.3, 1:42.3.7.3, 30A:Chap. 5
CNG, LNG, and LP-Gas 30A:12.2.2
Grounding/bonding 30A:8.5.2, 30A:11.6.1, 30A:11.6.2, 30A:A.8.5.2, 30A:A.11.6.1
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:5.2.1, 30A:11.3, 30A:11.6.1, 30A:11.6.2,
30A:A.11.6.1
Multipurpose
Definition 13D:3.3.9.3, 13D:A.3.3.9.3
Water supply 13D:5.2.1.3, 13D:5.2.5.3, 13D:6.3, 13D:A.6.3, 13D:A.8.4.3.3, 13R:6.6.5,
13R:6.7.1.1, 13R:A.6.6.5
Network 13D:8.4.3.3, 13D:A.8.4.3.3
Definition 13D:3.3.9.4, 13D:A.3.3.9.4
Oil-burning equipment 31:7.5.11, 31:7.7.1 to 7.7.3, 31:7.9.5, 31:7.9.10, 31:7.13.1, 31:7.13.2,
31:Chap. 8, 31:9.3.3, 31:9.3.5, 31:9.3.8, 31:12.10, 31:13.7
Oxygen 99:C.13.2.3
Hypobaric facilities 99B:5.2.2, 99B:5.4.1.2 to 5.4.1.7, 99B:5.8.3
Oxygen-fuel gas 51:Chap. 6, 51:7.1.2, 51:7.2, 51:7.3, 51:8.4.3.7, 51:8.4.4.5, 51:A.7.3.4
Petroleum see subentry : Fuel oil
Recreational vehicle plumbing system 1192:7.1.3, 1192:7.1.5, 1192:7.1.6, 1192:7.3.1 to 7.3.3,
1192:7.3.5, 1192:7.3.6, 1192:7.4.1 to 7.4.3, 1192:7.7.1, 1192:7.7.2, 1192:7.7.3.3, 1192:A.7.1.6.3
Release detection 329:6.3.4(1), 329:Chap. 7
Sewers 820:C.4.3, 820:C.4.6, 820:C.4.8
Vacuum systems (health care occupancies) 99:5.1.3.6.5, 99:5.1.10.2, 99:5.3.10.2, 99:11.11.3,
99:A.11.11.3.2
Piston plunger pumps
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Pitched 96:A.7.1.2
Pits
Drafting (fire service training centers) 1402:13.4.2
Fuel servicing 407:4.4.10, 407:4.4.11.2, 407:5.20.1.1.2, 1402:13.2.2
Landing gear 409:5.9, 409:9.7, 409:A.5.9.1 to A.5.9.8
LP-Gas equipment 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:7.6
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:4.2.3, 30A:7.4.5, 30A:Table 8.3.1
Motorsports venues, pit areas 610:7.2.1.9
Fire fighters 610:5.3.3(1), 610:5.4.3(1), 610:6.3.3, 610:6.4.3, 610:6.5.1.2, 610:6.5.2.3,
610:6.7.1, 610:6.7.2, 610:6.7.4
Open-top, protection with carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:B.5
Repair garages 1:30.2.6, 1:30.2.8.3
Valve
Private fire service mains 24:4.1.3(8), 24:6.2.9(1), 24:6.4, 24:Fig. A.5.9(b), 24:A.6.2.9(1),
24:A.6.4.3
Placards
Fireworks 1123:D.5.4, 1124:C.5.4
LP-Gas 58:9.3.2.10, 58:9.3.3.7, 58:9.4.6.2
Places
Places of assembly see Assembly occupancies
Places of worship 914:1.1.2, 914:1.3.4, 914:A.1.1.2 see also Assembly occupancies

Definition 909:3.3.56, 914:3.3.63
Fire protection 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2, 909
Plan developer 1620:4.1.3

Plan examiners
Planned building groups 1:Chap. 15

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Planned event
Definition 1561:3.3.40, 1561:A.3.3.40
Plans 1:1.7.11, 17A:6.4.2, 17A:A.6.1

Building construction 5000:1.7.6.3, 5000:35.4
Community risk management 1720:4.2, 1720:A.4.2, 1720:A.4.2.2, 1720:Annex B
Definition 1031:3.3.12, 1031:A.3.3.12, 1143:3.3.21
Disaster see Disasters
Emergency see Emergency plans and planning
Emergency service organization master plan 1201:4.4, 1201:4.13.2, 1201:4.13.5.2, 1201:A.1.4,
1201:A.4.13.2
Flame effect 160:5.2.2, 160:5.3, 160:9.1.4.2, 160:9.3.1.1(1), 160:9.3.1.4, 160:A.5.2.2.2,
160:A.5.3
Hazardous materials incidents see Emergency plans and planning
Pre-incident see Pre-incident plans
Security see Security plans
Wildland fire fighting 1143:Chap. 4, 1143:5.1, 1143:5.2, 1143:6.4, 1143:6.6, 1143:A.5.1,
1143:B.4.2, 1143:B.4.3.1, 1143:Annex C
Wildland/urban interface, construction plans for 1:17.2
Plant-ons, fire door 80:4.1.3.1, 80:5.2.15.4, 80:E.1, 80:E.2

Plants 72:8.6.3.6.2 see also Industrial occupancies

Acetylene cylinder charging 51A, 5000:6.4.2.1
Aerosol manufacture 30B
Agricultural commodities 61
Bulk see Bulk plants
Chemical see Chemical plants
Cleaning and dyeing 70:500.5(B)(1), 70:501, 70:505
Clothing manufacturing, electrical installations in 70:500.5(D), 70:503, 70:506
Coal preparation 120, 780:5.3, 5000:6.4.2.12
Definition 5000:3.3.469.1, 5000:A.3.3.469.1
Combustible particulate solids 654
Combustion turbine electric generating see Electric generating plants
Drycleaning see Drycleaning plants
Electric generating see Electric generating plants
Copyright NFPA
Fireworks 1124:Chap. 4, 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:Chap. 6, 5000:6.4.2.25
Food products 61
Fuel cell power see Fuel cell power plants
Hydroelectric generating see Electric generating plants
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A
LP-Gas 58:5.7.4.1 to 5.7.4.3, 58:6.18, 58:6.25.4.2, 58:9.6.2.2, 58:Chap. 10, 58:Chap. 14,
58:A.6.18.2.5
Bulk plants see Bulk plants, LP-Gas
Utility gas 1:69.7, 59
Metal mineral processing 122
Metal powder production see Metals
Nuclear power see Electric generating plants
Organic coatings 35
Oxidizer manufacturing 430:4.1.2.4.1
Pressure-treating plant yards 1:31.3.5, 1:A.31.3.5.1.1 to A.31.3.5.3.5
Pyroxylin plastic 42:Chap. 6
Rocket motor 5000:6.4.2.42
Solvent extraction see Solvents, Extraction plants
Special operations, requirements for 5000:6.4
Starch 61
Tire rebuilding 1:Table 1.12.20(a)
Wastewater treatment 820
Woodworking see Wood processing and woodworking facilities
Plasma 115:5.2(6)
Definition 115:3.3.27, 115:A.3.3.27
Plasma arc
Plasma arc furnaces

Plaster, gypsum see Gypsum plaster
Plastics 255:B.7, 5000:Chap. 48

Awnings and canopies 5000:32.4.4, 5000:32.4.5.3(2), 5000:32.4.5.3(3)
Burning of 921:6.3.7.8.1, 921:6.3.7.8.4, 921:6.3.7.8.6
Cellular see Cellular plastic
Char 921:6.2.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Class CC1
Definition 204:3.3.16.1, 204:A.3.3.16.1
Class CC2
Definition 204:3.3.16.2, 204:A.3.3.16.2
Classification 13:5.6.3.3, 13:5.6.3.4.1, 13:5.6.4, 13:A.5.3, 13:Table A.5.6.3.3, 13:Table A.5.6.3.4,
13:Table A.5.6.3, 13:A.5.6.4
Containers 13:21.30.1.1, 13:A.21.30.1.1, 77:5.3.6.2, 77:8.13.4, 77:8.13.5, 77:F.2.2, 77:F.4.1,
77:F.4.2
Definition 921:3.3.120, 921:A.3.3.120, 5000:3.3.471, 5000:A.3.3.471
Deflagration characteristics 68:Table F.1(e)
Dust 499:4.2.2, 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:A.4.2.2, 499:A.4.3.1.2, 921:21.9.1.1
Expanded see Cellular plastic; Foamed plastic
Exposed Group A 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Fig. 15.2.1, 13:Table 15.3.1(a), 13:Table 15.4.1, 13:A.20.2
Films 77:10.2.2.2
Fire investigations 921:5.3.7, 921:5.5.2.1, 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.3, 921:5.7.4.2,
921:6.2.2.1, 921:6.2.2.2, 921:6.2.4.2, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:6.2.10, 921:6.3.3.2.6, 921:6.3.7.8.1,
921:6.3.7.8.4, 921:6.3.7.8.6, 921:7.2.3.6.1, 921:14.5.2, 921:16.3.5.3.4, 921:16.6.2.4,
921:16.10.2.27, 921:21.9.1.1, 921:24.3.3, 921:24.5.1.5, 921:25.3.3.1, 921:28.3.5.2, 921:28.5.1,
921:28.10.2.1.1, 921:A.6.2.10
Foamed see Foamed plastic
Free-flowing 13:Fig. 15.2.1, 13:17.1.2.2
Glass fiber reinforced 5000:48.4.1.8.3(2)
Definition 5000:3.3.471.2, 5000:48.2.5.1
Glazing materials 5000:38.11.3.2, 5000:46.8.2(1), 5000:48.7.3, 5000:48.7.6.7, 5000:48.7.7
Definition 5000:3.3.276.1, 5000:48.2.6
Ignition of 921:5.7.4.2, 921:16.10.2.27
Interior finish and trim 5000:48.4.4.3, 5000:48.5, 5000:48.6.1, 5000:48.7.1.2
Light-transmitting see Light-transmitting plastic
Machinery 79:C.2
Melting of 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:6.3.7.8.6
Pallets 13:5.6.2.2 to 5.6.2.7
Idle 13:12.12.2
Reinforced
Definition 13:3.9.1.17, 13:A.3.9.1.17
Pyroxylin see Pyroxylin plastic
Retail stores, display/storage in 13:20.3
Copyright NFPA
Sheets and wraps 77:8.16
Signs 101:36.4.4.7, 101:37.4.4.7, 5000:27.4.4.11, 5000:48.3.3.4(10), 5000:48.8
Static electricity and
Conductive additives 77:7.4.3.4, 77:7.4.3.5
Conductive polymers as coatings 77:7.4.3.7
Containers 77:5.3.6.2, 77:8.13.4, 77:8.13.5, 77:F.2.2, 77:F.4.1, 77:F.4.2
Films 77:10.2.2.2
Pipe/hose 77:8.3.3.5
Sheets and wraps 77:8.16
Solids in plastic bags 77:9.11.1.3, 77:9.11.3
Storage and handling 13:12.6.7, 13:13.2.1, 13:Table 13.2.1
Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers 13:Table 15.4.1, 13:17.2.3, 13:17.3.3,
13:A.17.2.3, 13:A.17.3.3
High-expansion foam systems 13:15.5
Marinas and boatyards 303:8.5, 303:A.8.5
Motor vehicle components 13:20.2
Palletized, solid piled, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.1, 13:Chap. 15, 13:A.14.1.1
Pyroxylin plastic 13:21.8, 42, 5000:6.4.2.56
Rack storage 13:16.1.2.2, 13:Chap. 17, 13:A.16.1.2.2
In-rack sprinklers 13:8.13.3.2, 13:17.2.4, 13:17.3.3.4, 13:17.3.4, 13:A.17.3.4.1.3
Over 25 ft in height 13:17.1.10, 13:17.3, 13:A.17.3.1.1 to A.17.3.4.1.3
Up to and including 25 ft in height 13:17.1.9, 13:17.2, 13:A.17.2.1.1 to A.17.2.5.1.1, 13:C.9
Retail stores 13:20.3
Thermal conductivities of 921:5.5.2.1
Thermoplastics see Thermoplastics
Thermoset 921:5.7.4.1.1.3
Vehicle fires 921:25.3.3.1
Veneers 5000:48.6, 5000:48.7.2
Wall assemblies with plastic core materials, fire tests of 285
Plates, door see Door plates
Plates, fire apparatus 1906:4.7.1, 1906:4.7.2, 1906:5.1.5, 1906:5.2.3.3, 1906:6.14, 1906:13.4.3,

1906:13.9, 1906:14.8, 1906:A.4.7.2, 1906:A.5.1.5.1, 1906:A.13.9.3(5)
Plates, name (industrial machinery) 79:16.4
Platforms 5000:7.2.3.2.5 to 7.2.3.2.7, 5000:11.1.8.2, 5000:12.45.6, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(7), 5000:16.4.5,

5000:A.16.4.5.10, 5000:D.2.3.2.5 to D.2.3.2.7
On apparatus 1901:15.7, 1901:A.15.7.1, 1901:A.15.7.3
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Assembly occupancies 101:12.4.5, 101:13.4.5, 101:A.12.4.5.7, 101:A.12.4.5.12, 101:A.13.4.5.12
Catch, demolition operations 5000:A.14.1
Definition 101:3.3.184, 101:A.3.3.184, 140:3.3.3, 1911:3.3.93, 5000:3.3.474, 5000:A.3.3.473
Elevated 5000:11.2.9.1(2), 5000:11.2.11.1(2), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Elevating see Elevating platform apparatus
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.2.5 to D.2.3.2.7
Marine vessels 1405:7.7.1, 1405:8.2.1(2), 1405:8.2.2.2, 1405:10.4.3.1, 1405:13.5(10)
Fireworks displayed on 1123:5.1.3, 1123:Chap. 6, 1123:A.4.4.1
Speaker's 5000:12.6.7
Stairways 5000:11.2.2.3.1.2, 5000:16.2.2.3.1(2)
Temporary 101:12.4.5.2.1, 101:12.4.5.2.2, 5000:16.4.5.1
Definition 101:3.3.184.1, 5000:3.3.473.1
Wheelchair (platform) lifts see Lifts
Play areas (accessibility) 5000:12.6.2.17, 5000:12.6.4, 5000:12.6.7.8, 5000:12.10, 5000:12.40,

5000:12.45.14
Play structures, multilevel 1:20.1.3.1, 1:A.20.1.3.1, 101:12.4.7.1, 101:13.4.7.1, 101:A.12.4.7.1,

101:A.13.4.7.1, 5000:16.4.7.1, 5000:A.16.4.7.1
Definition 101:3.3.240.5, 5000:3.3.601.8
Playgrounds, lightning protection for 780:G.1
Pleasure motor craft 302 see also Boats
Plenums 90A:4.3.3.1, 90A:4.3.3.3, 90A:4.3.10, 90A:5.1.2, 5000:7.2.3.2.14 to 7.2.3.2.20,

5000:8.14.1.2(2), 5000:8.16.1.2(2), 5000:48.4.3, 5000:D.2.3.2.14 to D.2.3.2.20
Cables and wiring in 70:300.22
CATV coaxial cable 70:820.3(B), 70:820.110, 70:820.154(A), 70:820.179(A), 70:820.182(A)
Communications circuits 70:800.154(A), 70:800.179(A), 70:800.182
Network-powered broadband communications cables 70:830.3(B), 70:830.154(A),
70:830.179(A)(2)
Concealed ceiling spaces 90A:4.3.10.2, 90A:B.5.2, 90B:4.3.7, 220:4.3.2.14 to 4.3.2.20
Definition 54:3.3.78, 90A:3.3.21, 90B:3.3.9, 101:3.3.185, 501:10.2.33, 909:3.3.57, 5000:3.3.474
Detectors in 72:5.7.4.2, 72:5.7.5.3.4, 72:A.5.7.4.2.2
Furnace 54:10.2.3(5), 54:10.2.3(6), 54:10.2.5, 54:10.3.2.6, 54:10.3.7, 54:12.4.5, 54:A.10.3.7.3,
90B:4.1.3
Copyright NFPA
Furnace return 501:10.14.9.2.3
Furnace supply 501:10.14.2
Inspection and cleaning 90A:B.5
Registers for 90B:4.3.5
Repair work 90A:B.6
Sprinkler system installation 13:7.10.2.1, 13:7.10.2.2, 13:7.10.5 to 7.10.7, 13:21.26.1.2, 13:Fig.
A.7.10.2
Supply see Supply plenums
Underfloor space 90B:4.1.4, 90B:4.2.3(B), 90B:A.4.1.4(17), 220:4.3.2.14 to 4.3.2.20
Plug caps see Plugs, electrical, Attachment
Plugholing 92B:6.3.3, 92B:A.6.3.3, 204:5.4.1, 204:A.5.4.1.2

Definition 92B:3.3.11, 204:3.3.17
Plugs, electrical
Appliance 921:24.5.2.1.2, 921:24.5.2.1.3
Attachment 70:406.6, 70E:110.9(B)(2)(b), 70E:110.9(B)(3)(c), 70E:110.9(B)(4),
70E:410.4(B)(2)(b), 70E:410.6, 70E:420.7(B)(2), 70E:420.10(C)
Configurations 70B:Fig. G.1, 70B:Fig. G.2
Definition70E:100.I, 79:3.3.7, 79:A.3.3.7, 99:3.3.146, 501:11.2.5
Flexible cords on 70:210.50(B), 70:400.7(B), 70:400.24
Grounding type 70:406.9
Health care occupancies 99:8.4.1.2.2, 99:8.4.1.2.4.3(2), 99:8.4.1.2.5(1), 99:10.2.2.1,
99:10.2.10.3, 99:10.2.13.2, 99:A.10.2.2.1
Heavy-duty industrial-type 70B:19.8.1, 70B:Table I.1
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.7.3.17.6(3)
Industrial machinery 79:13.4.5, 79:17.2.5
Inspection and maintenance 70B:7.5.3, 70B:19.1, 70B:19.2.1, 70B:19.2.3, 70B:19.8.2.1,
70B:19.8.2.3, 70B:20.4, 70B:B.1.2, 70B:Table I.1
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.2, 501:11.3.6, 501:11.3.10, 501:11.9.3.3
Polarized, terminal identification 70:200.10(B)
Cable-tray systems 70B:24.4.4
Definition70:100–I
Plugs, fusible 921:9.4.2.1.1
Plumbing appliances
Copyright NFPA
Manufactured housing 501:9.4.1, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.1.5
Plumbing appurtenances
Plumbing fixtures see also Baths; Showers; Toilets

Definition 501:9.2.29, 1192:3.3.21
Manufactured housing 501:9.3.1.3, 501:9.3.1.5, 501:9.3.1.6.5, 501:9.3.2.4, 501:9.4.1, 501:Table
9.4.1, 501:9.6.1.2, 501:9.7, 501:9.9.1.1, 501:9.9.2.4, 501:9.12.2, 501:9.12.3
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.1.1.3, 1192:7.1.2.1, 1192:7.1.5.1, 1192:7.2, 1192:7.3.6.3
Plumbing systems 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.4, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(L), 5000:7.1.2, 5000:12.12.3,

5000:12.13.3, 5000:35.5.2, 5000:Chap. 53
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.1.2.4, 5000:15.1.3.1.1, 5000:15.3.1.3, 5000:15.3.7, 5000:15.4.7,
5000:15.5.1.3.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.4, 5000:15.5.1.3.5, 5000:15.5.1.5, 5000:15.5.7, 5000:15.7.2.6,
5000:15.7.3.11, 5000:15.8.8, 5000:A.15.1.2.4.2, 5000:A.15.1.3.1.1, 5000:C.7.3
Concealed spaces 5000:8.14.3(3)
Drinking fountains and water coolers 5000:12.11, 5000:17.2.3.2.2
Manufactured housing 225:7.7.5.3, 225:8.2.2, 225:12.7.2, 225:A.12.7.2, 501:8.5.1.1, 501:Chap.
9, 501:A.8.5.1.1
Plumes, fire 921:5.4.1, 921:5.5.3.3, 921:5.6.4.8, 921:5.6.5.3, 921:5.10.2.1, 921:5.10.2.3,

921:6.3.2.1, 921:A.6.3.2.1
Axisymmetric 92B:6.2.1, 92B:6.2.4, 92B:A.4.4.2.2, 92B:A.6.2.1.1, 92B:A.6.2.4, 204:9.2.3.3
Definition 92B:3.3.12.1, 92B:A.3.3.12.1
Balcony spill 92B:6.2.2, 92B:A.4.4.2.2, 92B:A.6.2.2.1, 92B:A.6.2.2.3
Definition 92B:3.3.12.2, 92B:A.3.3.12.2
Definition 92B:3.3.12, 92B:A.3.3.12, 921:3.3.121
Patterns generated by 921:6.3.2.1, 921:A.6.3.2.1
Smoke and heat venting, design for 204:1.3.3, 204:4.5.3.2, 204:6.6.3, 204:9.2.3.2 to 9.2.3.4,
204:A.1.1.1, 204:A.4.5.3.2, 204:A.6.6.3, 204:B.1, 204:B.4.2, 204:B.4.4.1, 204:B.4.4.2, 204:C.2,
204:Fig. D.10(f), 204:F.2
Window 92B:6.2.3, 92B:A.6.2.3
Definition 92B:3.3.12.3, 92B:A.3.3.12.3
Plywood
Copyright NFPA
Doors 501:7.5.3.2
Pneumatic cleaners 120:6.1.2.2, 120:A.6.1.2.2
Pneumatic conveying systems

Agricultural and food products facilities 61:Chap. 11, 61:Annex E
Aluminum powder 484:6.1.9.8, 484:A.6.1.9.8.2 to A.6.1.9.8.6
Combustible particulate solids 654:4.4, 654:6.1.5, 654:6.1.6, 654:7.3.2, 654:7.3.3, 654:7.4,
654:7.5, 654:7.8, 654:9.1.2, 654:10.2.2, 654:10.2.3.1, 654:A.4.4, 654:A.6.1.5, 654:A.7.3.2.4,
654:A.7.3.3.2, 654:A.7.4.1.1, 654:A.7.8.2, 654:A.9.1.2
Definition 654:3.3.19, 654:A.3.3.19
Magnesium powder 484:7.5.2, 484:A.7.5.2.2, 484:A.7.5.2.5
Niobium powder 484:8.13.8.3, 484:A.8.13.8.3.3
Noncombustible particulate solids, exhaust systems for air conveying of 91
Plastic dusts 499:4.2.2, 499:A.4.2.2
Static electricity and 77:9.6
Tantalum powder 484:9.8.2, 484:A.9.8.2.3
Waste and linen transport 82:5.2.1.3, 82:5.3, 82:5.4, 82:A.5.3.5.2.3, 82:Figs. A.5.3(a) to (e),
82:Fig. A.5.4
Definition 82:3.3.7.1, 82:3.3.7.2
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.1, 664:8.2.2, 664:8.2.4, 664:8.5.3, 664:10.2.4,
664:A.8.1.1, 664:A.8.2.2.1.2 to A.8.2.2.6.2(3), 664:A.8.2.4, 664:A.10.2.4.1, 664:A.10.2.4.2,
664:Annex D
Pneumatic lines, aerial devices

Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:19.8.6.5, 1911:19.9.6.4, 1911:19.9.7.14,
1911:19.9.8.15, 1911:19.9.9.14
Pneumatic struts 1006:A.8.2.1

Definition 1006:3.3.132, 1006:A.3.3.132
Pocket masks 1581:7.2.7.1

Pockets (clothing) 1977:6.1.4

Cargo 1971:6.1.8, 1971:A.6.1.8
Front waist 1977:6.1.4
Point of operation
Copyright NFPA
Point of safety
Definition 101:3.3.186, 130:3.3.33, 502:3.3.34, 502:A.3.3.34
Trainways 130:6.2.1.1
Transit stations 130:5.5.1.1, 130:5.5.6.2, 130:A.5.5.6.2.3, 130:B.2.3, 130:D.1
Point of transfer
Compressed natural gas 52:8.4.2.8
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:12.2.2.5, 52:12.2.2.6, 52:12.3.5, 52:14.2.1.4, 52:14.2.2.7
LP-Gas 58:6.5.3, 58:6.5.4, 58:6.18.2.1, 58:6.18.2.2, 58:6.21.4.5, 58:7.2.3.2, 58:7.2.3.5(A),
58:7.2.3.8(7), 58:13.2.1.2, 58:A.7.2.3.5(A), 59:5.9.4.1
Definition 58:3.3.55, 59:3.3.27
Vehicles 58:6.18.2.3, 58:6.26.4.1, 58:9.4.10(2)
Poison control centers 473:4.3.3.2, 473:5.3.3.2
Poisonous materials
Classification 472:J.7
Fire safety surveys of 1452:7.5
Polarized systems 302:9.2.4

Definition 302:3.3.36, 302:3.3.37, 302:A.3.3.36
Shore power polarity devices 302:10.7, 302:A.10.7.1
Transformers 302:10.2.4.1, 302:Figs. 10.7.3(f)(i) (m), 302:10.10.2, 302:10.20.5, 302:10.20.6,
302:10.20.8
Poles
Flagpoles, lightning protection for 780:5.2, 780:B.1.2
Luminaires on70:410.30(B)
Outside storage 1:31.3.1.1(3), 1:31.3.5, 1:A.31.3.5.1.1 to A.31.3.5.3.5
Police departments
Airport emergencies, role in 424:5.1.2(4), 424:5.4, 424:6.4, 424:6.5.3, 424:7.4, 424:A.5.4.2,
424:A.12.2
Alarms transmitted to 730:8.12
Fire investigations, role in 921:13.5.1.8, 921:13.5.2.6, 921:13.5.3.9, 921:21.13.3.1, 921:23.2.3
Security, role in 730:9.4.2(10), 730:18.4.6.3.4.4(2)
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.6, 730:11.4.1.8, 730:11.4.1.10, 730:11.5.2.1(3),
730:11.5.2.2(4), 730:11.6.3, 730:11.7.3, 730:11.9
Hotels 730:14.4.1
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.1(16)
Copyright NFPA
Special events 730:22.3.3.1, 730:22.3.6(B), 730:22.4
Pollution see Environment
Polychlorinated biphenyls 820:10.10, 820:A.10.10
Polyvinylchloride see PVC (polyvinylchloride)
Pompier ladders 1931:4.7

Definition 1931:3.3.29, 1932:3.3.24
Tests 1931:5.8, 1932:7.1.6.2, 1932:7.3
Ponds, as water supply 1142:A.8.7.1, 1142:B.3.2, 1142:B.7, 1142:C.12.2.3
Pool heaters 54:10.21

Pool rooms see Assembly occupancies
Pools (wading, therapeutic, etc.) see also Swimming pools

Definitions 70:680.2
Electrical wiring for and equipment in or adjacent to 70:680 .VI, 70E:430.10(A)
Whirlpools, in manufactured housing 501:9.7.3.6
Porches 101:7.5.3.1, 101:7.5.3.2, 101:24.2.5.4, 5000:37.2.2, 5000:37.3.2(6)

Manufactured homes 225:7.6.5
Port 76:8.5.2.1, 76:8.5.3.1.2, 76:8.5.3.2.1, 76:A.8.5.3.1.2.1 to A.8.5.3.2.1.5, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.2,

76:A.8.5.3.2.1.5
Definition 76:3.5.2, 1005:3.3.25
Port side 1405:5.1.4, 1405:9.7.3.4

Definition 1005:3.3.26, 1405:3.3.55
Port state control

Portable containers see Containers, Portable
Portable fire extinguishers see Extinguishers, portable fire
Portable objects
Portable outlet headers see Headers, Portable outlet
Portable pumping units see Pumps, Portable
Portable pumps see Pumps, Portable

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Portable tanks see Tanks, Portable
Portals 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.14.7.1(3), 502:J.5

Definition 502:3.3.36, 520:3.3.10
Porte cocheres 13:8.15.7, 13:A.8.15.7
Portfires (fireworks) 1123:8.1.6.2, 1123:8.2.6, 1123:A.8.2.6

Portland cement plaster 5000:47.1, 5000:47.4, 5000:48.4.1.8.3(3), 5000:A.47.1.5.9.2

Definition 5000:3.3.470.3, 5000:47.1.5.8.3
Position sensor 731:6.1.5, 731:6.1.6.1.3, 731:A.6.1.5.1, 731:A.6.1.5.2

Positive displacement pumps 20:5.1.1, 20:Chap. 8, 20:14.5.1

Positive means
Positive-negative pressure breathing

Positive opening operation (of a contact element)

Positive pressure
Positive pressure air systems (control rooms) 496:7.4, 496:A.7.4.1 to A.7.4.8
Postbriefing 1006:8.1.7, 1006:13.2.5, 1006:A.8.1.7

Postflashover
Posts, outside storage 1:31.3.1.1(3), 1:31.3.5, 1:A.31.3.5.1.1 to A.31.3.5.3.5
Postulated fire
Potassium bicarbonate/potassium bicarbomate dry chemical 403:5.2(1), 403:A.5.2(1)
Potential heat of building materials, test for 259
Powder production plants, metal see Metals
Powders
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Black see Black powder
Coating and curing ovens 86:10.1.6.3, 86:10.1.6.4, 86:A.10.1.6.4
Coating processes 1:43.1.3.1.8, 1:43.1.5.2.2, 1:43.1.7.2.1.1, 1:43.1.7.3, 1:43.1.7.7, 1:43.6,
1:A.43.1.7.7, 33:5.1.8, 33:7.2.2, 33:9.3, 33:9.4.2, 33:9.7, 33:Chap. 15, 33:A.1.1, 33:A.9.7,
33:Annex C, 33:D.1.3
Flash see Salute powder
Metal see Metals
Salute see Salute powder
Smokeless
Static electricity and 77:5.3.3.6, 77:5.3.3.7, 77:6.4.3, 77:6.7.1, 77:6.10, 77:Chap. 9, 77:10.1.3,
77:10.1.5.5, 77:10.1.6.3.2
Power
Power areas
Definition 76:3.4.8
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.10, 76:6.13.1.2, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.6.10.8 to A.6.10.6.2,
76:C.1.5, 76:F.5
Power blocks 805:5.11.1.1

Definition 804:3.3.36, 804:A.3.3.36, 805:3.3.26, 805:A.3.3.26
Power boats see Motor craft, pleasure and commercial
Power circuit (wiring)

Power cords see Cords, power
Power equipment
Definition 76:3.6.5
Pressurized enclosures, in 496:4.7, 496:A.4.7
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.1.2.2(4), 76:6.10.4, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.6.10.4.2
Power plants see Electric generating plants
Power saws see Saws, Power
Power source see also Generators; Power supply

Alternate 70:517.34, 70:551.33, 70:695.15
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.5
Health care occupancies 99:4.4.1.1.4 to 4.4.1.1.6, 99:4.4.2.2.3.2, 99:4.4.4.1.1, 99:4.5.4.1.1,
99:4.6.3.1.1, 99:4.6.4.1.1, 99:A.4.4.4.1.1.2(A)
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Transfer to see Transfer switches
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.5.4.9, 12:4.5.7
Communications systems 1221:4.7, 1221:6.4, 1221:9.1.2.2, 1221:9.4.3, 1221:11.3.2,
1221:11.3.7, 1221:11.4, 1221:A.4.7.9.1, 1221:A.9.4.3
Definition 1221:3.3.51, 1911:3.3.95
Fire apparatus 1901:20.18.7 to 20.18.10, 1901:26.3.2
Line voltage electrical systems see Line voltage electrical systems
Low-voltage circuits, equipment, systems and warning devices 1901:13.3, 1901:A.13.3.2 to
A.13.3.6.1
Winches 1911:15.4
Health care occupancies 99:4.3.1, 99:4.4.1, 99:4.5.1, 99:4.6.1, 99:A.4.4.1.1 to A.4.4.1.2.1
Failure of 99:4.4.3.2.2, 99:4.4.3.2.3, 99:4.4.3.2.6 to 4.4.3.2.8, 99:4.5.3.2.2, 99:4.6.3.2.3
Performance criteria and testing 99:4.4.3.1, 99:4.5.3.1, 99:4.6.3.1
Interconnected70:705
Marine vessels in lay-up 312:5.6
Security systems, electronic 731:4.2, 731:4.5.4.2, 731:4.5.7, 731:4.5.8.1.2, 731:4.5.9.2,
731:4.5.9.5(1), 731:4.6.1.2, 731:4.7.1.1.2, 731:5.1.1.1, 731:6.1.8, 731:7.7.5.2, 731:9.3.5,
731:9.3.9.3.3, 731:9.4.3, 731:9.5.3, 731:Table 10.4.3(a), 731:A.4.1.4.2, 731:A.4.2.3.3,
731:A.4.2.6.1, 731:A.6.1.8.2, 731:A.7.7.5, 731:A.9.3.5.1
Power stations
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.2.3.2.1, 130:5.2.3.3.1, 130:7.7.9, 130:10.4.2
Power substations see Substations (electrical systems)
Power supply see also Power source

Alarm systems see Alarm systems
Boiler-furnaces 85:4.6.6
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.6.6, 85:8.7.4.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:B.3.2, 85:C.2.4
Carbon monoxide warning equipment 720:5.2, 720:5.3.10
Emergency see Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.2.3, 20:5.2.4, 20:5.20, 20:9.1.4 to 9.1.6, 20:9.2, 20:9.3.4, 20:10.10.6,
20:A.9.1.4, 20:A.9.2.2, 20:A.9.2.3.1(3), 20:A.9.2.3.1(4), 20:A.10.10.6.3, 20:B.1.28, 20:B.1.30
Alternate power sources 20:9.2.2(4), 20:9.3, 20:9.6.4, 20:10.4.7.2.4, 20:10.8, 20:14.2.9,
20:A.10.8
On-site power production facility 20:A.9.2.3.1(3), 20:A.9.2.3.1(4)
Steam supply 20:5.20.1, 20:13.1.3.1, 20:13.3, 20:A.13.1.3, 20:A.13.3
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Tests 20:10.8.3.13, 20:14.2.8.9, 20:14.2.9, 20:A.14.2.7.3
Foam extinguishing systems 11:6.7.1.4, 11:6.7.4.1.2, 11:6.7.4.1.3, 11:6.15.5.2, 11:8.3, 11:9.12.5,
11:9.12.6, 11:A.6.7.1.4, 11:A.8.3.4, 1906:13.3.3
Loss of
Trouble signals 72:4.4.7.3.1
Marinas and boatyards 303:5.4, 303:5.10, 303:5.11, 303:7.2.3.4, 303:A.5.10.1
Shore power 303:5.12.1, 303:5.12.2, 303:5.12.5, 303:5.12.7, 303:5.13, 303:5.16.1,
303:5.16.3.1, 303:5.20.6(4), 303:8.1.2(4), 303:A.5.12.1
Pre-incident planning for 1620:5.3.2.1 to 5.3.2.3, 1620:5.3.3.4, 1620:A.13.3.4
Standby systems see Standby systems
Stored emergency and standby see Stored emergency and standby power systems
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) 70:Annex G
Temporary 5000:14.4
Uninterruptible (UPS) see Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
Wildland fire apparatus 1906:6.3, 1906:13.3.3, 1906:15.4.2, 1906:A.6.3.2 to A.6.3.6.1
Power supply assembly 1901:23.9, 1901:23.10.1, 1901:A.23.9.3

Power take offs (PTOs) 1901:16.10.1.4, 1901:16.10.2 to 16.10.9, 1901:A.16.10.2.1, 1901:A.16.10.3.1,

1906:5.2.1.3, 1906:9.9.2 to 9.9.9, 1906:A.9.9.2.1, 1906:A.9.9.3.1
Auxiliary pumps 1901:17.9.1, 1901:17.9.2, 1901:A.17.3
Definition 1901:3.3.133, 1906:3.3.74, 1911:3.3.99
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.10.1.4, 1901:18.10.2 to 18.10.9, 1901:A.18.10.2.1,
1901:A.18.10.3.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:6.10.1(1), 1911:7.9.8, 1911:12.3.5, 1911:13.8,
1911:14.9.3, 1911:18.7.4.1, 1911:18.7.4.2, 1911:19.8.4.11, 1911:A.18.7.4.1, 1911:A.18.7.4.2
Line voltage electrical systems 1901:23.6.1, 1901:A.23.6.1.1 to A.23.6.1.4
Split shaft 1901:16.10.1.4, 1901:16.10.2, 1901:16.10.3, 1901:18.10.1.4, 1901:18.10.3,
1901:23.6.1.5, 1901:23.6.1.7, 1901:A.16.10.2.1, 1901:A.16.10.3.1, 1901:A.18.10.3.1,
1906:9.9.1.4
Definition 1901:3.3.154, 1906:3.3.87
Power tools see Tools
Power units (powered rescue tools) 1936:5.1.1, 1936:5.2, 1936:5.4.10.1, 1936:5.4.11, 1936:6.3,
1936:6.3.8 to 6.3.13, 1936:6.3.18, 1936:6.3.36, 1936:7.3, 1936:8.18 to 8.21
Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) 1404:4.4 to 4.7, 1404:6.9, 1404:6.11.4(1), 1404:7.4,
1404:8.1.4, 1404:8.1.5, 1404:A.4.4.1 to A.4.6.1, 1404:A.6.9.1(3) to A.6.9.2(8)
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Powered equipment racks 1911:7.16

Powered industrial trucks see Industrial trucks, powered
ppm
Practical critical fire area see Critical fire area
Pre-alarm signals, personal alert safety systems 1982:6.3.3, 1982:6.4.2, 1982:7.1.1, 1982:7.2,
1982:7.3, 1982:7.4.1, 1982:7.5, 1982:7.8, 1982:7.11, 1982:7.12, 1982:A.7.1.1.2
Pre-engineered systems
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.4.2.1, 2001:5.1.2.3.1, 2001:5.2.1.1, 2001:5.7.1.2.4,
2001:A.5.4.2.2, 2001:A.5.7.1.2.3
Definition 12:3.3.10.3, 12:A.3.3.10.3, 13D:3.3.9.6, 17A:3.3.13, 17A:A.3.3.13, 2001:3.3.24
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.5.1.2, 17:5.9.2.2, 17:6.1.4, 17:6.2.2.6, 17:Chap. 9,
17:10.1.2, 17:A.5.9.1
Sprinkler systems 13D:5.3
Water mist systems 750:5.1.1.3, 750:5.1.2.2, 750:5.6.1, 750:8.1.4, 750:9.1.3, 750:9.4.1.3.1,
750:10.3.1(2), 750:11.3.2, 750:A.5.6.1, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(a)
Definition 750:3.3.20.5, 750:A.3.3.20.5
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:A.4.5.1
Pre-entry briefing see Prebriefing
Pre-entry medical exam

Rescue operations 1006:7.1.2(B), 1006:13.2.5
Pre-incident plans 1620, 1710:6.5

Construction operations 1:16.3.2.3, 1:A.16.3.2.3
Definition 170:3.3.1, 1081:3.3.16, 1620:3.3.20.4
Fire brigades 1081:6.1.2.1, 1081:7.1.2.3
Rescue operations 1006:10.1.1, 1006:10.2.1, 1006:13.2.1, 1006:A.10.2.1, 1670:4.3, 1670:I.1
Residential board and care occupancies see Residential board and care occupancies
Subterranean spaces 520:8.2, 520:A.8.2
Volunteer fire departments 1720:1.1.2, 1720:4.2.2, 1720:5.5, 1720:A.4.2.2, 1720:A.5.5
Pre-purge period
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Preaction sprinkler systems 1:66.4.8.2, 1:70.2.4.8.3, 1:A.66.4.8.2, 1:A.70.2.4.8.3, 13:7.3,

13:7.9.2.8, 13:8.4.5.2, 13:8.4.7.1, 13:8.4.7.2.1, 13:8.16.2.3, 13:8.16.2.5.2, 13:8.16.2.5.3,
13:8.16.4.1.1, 13:8.17.2.4.2(3), 13:11.2.3.2.5, 13:12.4.2, 13:12.5, 13:14.5.2, 13:16.2.2.7,
13:16.3.2.7, 13:17.2.2.7, 13:21.30.2.1, 13:21.36.1.2.5, 13:A.7.3.1 to A.7.3.3, 13:A.7.9.2.8.1.1,
13:A.8.16.2.5.2.1, 13:A.11.2.3.2.5, 13:A.12.4.2, 13:A.21.30.2.1 see also Combined dry pipe-preaction
sprinkler systems
Advanced light water reactor electric generating plants 13:21.32.1.6.2
Definition 13:3.4.9, 13:A.3.4.9, 13D:3.3.9.5, 13R:3.3.8.2, 25:3.6.4.4
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:4.1.1, 16:4.2, 16:5.2.3, 16:5.12.2, 16:7.3.3.1,
16:7.3.7, 16:7.3.8.1, 16:7.4.2, 16:8.4.1.1, 16:8.4.1.4.2, 16:A.7.3.8.1(A), 16:A.7.4.2.2, 16:A.8.4
Definition 16:3.3.5.3, 16:A.3.3.5.3
Gauges 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.4.2, 25:5.2.4.4, 25:A.5.2.4.4
Inspections 25:Table 5.1
Installation
Dwellings and manufactured homes 13D:7.2.3, 13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.4, 13D:A.4.2.1,
13D:A.8.3.4.5
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:5.3.2(3), 13R:5.3.3
Obstructions in 25:D.4.1
Oxidizers storage 13:21.30.2.1, 13:A.21.30.2.1
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.3.3, 13:14.3.7, 13:15.3.6
Rack storage 13:16.1.5.4, 13:17.2.2.7
Testing
Air test 13:24.2.2
Operational tests 13:24.2.3.3
Test connections 13:8.17.4.4
Valves 13:7.3.2.3.1, 13:7.9.2.6.2, 13:8.17.1.3.1, 13:8.17.1.3.2, 13:8.17.2.4.2(3), 13:24.2.3.3.1,
13:A.7.3.3, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.4.3, 25:A.13.4.3.2.1 to A.13.4.3.3.3
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.1.1.1, 13:21.24.1.7.2, 13:21.24.2.1.3, 13:A.21.24.1.7.2.1,
13:A.21.24.1.7.2.2
Water mist systems 750:6.4.3, 750:12.2.3.1
Waterflow detecting devices 13:6.9.2.3
Prebriefing
Definition 1006:3.3.133, 1670:3.3.90
Rescue operations 1006:8.1.2, 1006:11.2.4, 1006:13.2.5, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1670:11.3.3(12),
1670:A.11.3.3(12)
Copyright NFPA
Precursor chemicals 495:Chap. 13
Predict
Prefabricated
Assemblies, inspection of 5000:1.7.6.6.1.3, 5000:1.7.6.6.2, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(O), 5000:40.3.4
Buildings see also Manufactured housing
Flood-resistant construction 5000:C.2.1
Panels, foam plastic insulation for 5000:48.4.1.4.2
Prehospital care, classifications for 901:Chap. 15
Premises identification 1:10.12.1
Premises security 730
Premises wiring (system)

Definition70E:100.I
Maintenance of 70E:215
Premix burners
Premixed flames
Premixed foam solutions 11:4.2.1, 11:A.4.2.1.2, 11:A.4.2.1.4

Preparation process (solvent extraction plants) 36:Chap. 6, 36:Annex B

Preparation workstations 33:14.2

Preparedness
Disaster 1600:5.1.2, 1600:A.5.1.2
Wildland fires 1051:5.3, 1051:6.3, 1051:7.3, 1051:8.3, 1051:10.4, 1051:A.5.3.3, 1051:A.6.3.2,
1051:A.6.3.3(A)
Prepping areas, rocket launch 1127:4.13.5, 1127:4.18.2, 1127:6.1(11)

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Preprimed system
Definition 16:3.3.5.5, 16:A.3.3.5.5
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:4.5, 16:5.3.2.1
Prescribed fires
Definition 901:3.3.83, 1051:3.3.16.1, 1051:A.3.3.16.1, 1143:3.3.22
Prescriptive-based design option 101:4.4.2, 101:A.1.4.3

Cultural property occupancies 909:1.5.1, 909:1.5.2, 909:1.5.4, 909:7.4.2(1), 909:7.5.1.2,
909:7.5.2, 909:Chap. 8, 909:A.7.1
Historic structures 914:1.5.1, 914:1.5.2, 914:7.4.2, 914:7.5.1.2, 914:7.5.2, 914:Chap. 8, 914:9.3,
914:9.8.10, 914:10.1.1, 914:10.4.1, 914:A.9.3.1, 914:A.9.3.2
Prescriptive-based documents
Definition 909:3.3.58, 914:3.3.64, 914:A.3.3.64
Preservation
Definition 909:3.3.59, 914:3.3.65
Evidence, of 921:15.2.2, 921:16.3, 921:A.16.3
Historic structures and sites see Historic preservation
Presses, printing see Printing
Pressing system 1125:4.7.4, 1125:A.4.7.4

Pressure
Absolute see Absolute pressure
Ambient see Ambient pressure
Atmospheric
Back see Back pressure
Burst 1901:17.4, 1901:20.19.1, 1901:20.19.2
Definition 407:3.3.24.1, 1901:3.3.30
Close-off
Column
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:C.2.6.1.3
Definition 52:3.3.38, 53:3.3.26, 53:A.3.3.26, 54:3.3.79
Design see Design pressure
Discharge 1911:18.7.9, 1911:A.18.7.9
Copyright NFPA
Gauge see Gauge pressure
High
Definition 12:3.3.8.1, 12:A.3.3.8.1, 99:3.3.148.4
Intake
Low see Low pressure
Maximum see Maximum pressure
Negative
Definition 99:3.3.119, 1911:3.3.81
Net pump see Net pump pressure
Normal
Definition 1964:3.3.6.1, 1964:A.3.3.6.1
Nozzle 14:A.7.8
Definition 14:3.3.7.1, 1964:3.3.6.2, 1964:A.3.3.6.2
Operating
Definition 1:3.3.170, 52:3.3.38.3, 1961:3.3.8.3
Partial
Definition 86:3.3.47, 99:3.3.148.5, 99:A.3.3.148.5, 99B:3.3.18.4, 99B:A.3.3.18.4
Positive
Rate of pressure rise (dP/dt)
Rated
Reduced
Definition 68:3.3.27.2, 69:3.3.33, 69:A.3.3.33
Residual see Residual pressure
Service see Service pressure
Set
Definition 20:3.3.43, 52:3.3.38.5
Settled see Settled pressure
Static see Static pressure
Static activation
Storage see Storage pressure
Supply
Definition 13D:3.3.6.1
Copyright NFPA
System
Test
Definition 407:3.3.24.2, 1961:3.3.8
Vapor see Vapor pressure
Working see Working pressure
Pressure/air locks
Pressure atomizing burners

Pressure connectors, solderless

Pressure control
Pressure control systems

Fire pumps 1901:16.10.13, 1901:16.12.2, 1901:16.13.4, 1901:A.16.10.13
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.10.13, 1901:18.13.3, 1901:A.18.10.13
Pressure control valves see Valves
Pressure differential and smoke 105:4.3.4, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.3.3.3.2, 105:A.4.3.4
Pressure drop
Allowable 54:5.4.1, 54:5.4.4, 54:A.5.4.1, 54:C.7(4)
Temperature change, calculating drop due to 54:C.8.5
Pressure envelope (air barrier) 501:8.3, 501:8.5.1, 501:8.5.1.2, 501:A.8.5.1.1

Pressure equipment 45:12.2.5, 45:A.12.2.5.1
Pressure filters 820:Table 5.2

Pressure foam maker 11:8.5.4, 11:A.5.2.7

Definition 11:3.3.22, 11:A.3.3.22
Pressure gauges
Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems 52:4.3.1(2), 52:4.6, 52:6.7, 52:8.8, 52:10.6, 52:17.3
Fire pumps 20:5.10, 20:6.3.1, 20:7.3.5.1(3), 20:8.4.1, 20:11.2.4.5, 20:13.2.3, 20:A.5.10.2,
20:A.6.3.1, 20:B.1.14
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Flow
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.16
Hydrogen systems 52:5.2.1(2), 52:5.6, 52:9.7
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems 52:11.5, 52:11.12.6, 52:12.11.1, 52:16.10.3, 52:17.3,
59A:10.2, 59A:13.15.3
LP-Gas 58:5.2.5.5, 58:5.7.4.4, 58:5.7.6, 58:5.7.8.5(B), 58:5.7.8.6, 58:A.5.2.5.5
Room
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.17
Sprinkler systems 13:7.1.1, 13:7.2.1, 13:7.3.1.3, 13:7.8.7, 13:8.1.2, 13:8.16.1.2.2, 13:8.17.3,
13D:7.3, 13R:5.2.13, 13R:6.7.5
Standpipe and hose systems 14:5.2.1.2, 14:5.2.3.5, 14:5.5, 14:11.4.9, 14:A.5.5
Water mist systems 750:7.8.1.9, 750:7.8.5, 750:10.7, 750:14.1.7.4(1)
Pressure indicating devices

Foam extinguishing systems 1901:21.5, 1901:22.7, 1901:A.22.7.6
Pumps 1901:16.12.2 to 16.12.4, 1901:17.11, 1901:18.12.1.1, 1901:18.12.1.4, 1901:18.12.2,
1901:A.18.12.1.1
Pressure limiting devices 54:10.3.4, 54:10.21.3, 54:10.28.3

Pressure maintenance pumps 20:5.24, 20:5.29.1, 20:5.29.2, 20:10.3.4.8, 20:A.5.14.4, 20:A.5.14.9,

20:A.5.24
Pressure piling 69:11.1.1, 69:A.11.1.1, 69:A.12.2.1

Pressure reducing regulators 99:9.3.6 to 9.3.8, 99:9.6.3.1.2, 99:9.6.3.1.3

Definition 99:3.3.149, 99:A.3.3.149
Pressure reducing valves see Valves
Pressure regulators
Air supply systems 1901:20.7.7.3.1, 1901:25.7, 1901:25.9.2, 1901:25.13.3.1, 1901:25.13.4
Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems 52:4.3.1(3), 52:4.7, 52:6.8, 52:8.7, 52:10.7, 52:17.11.3
Definition 13:3.8.1.10, 14:3.3.8, 14:A.3.3.8, 20:3.3.36, 24:3.3.12, 25:3.3.25, 25:A.3.3.25,
52:3.3.39, 58:3.3.65, 86:3.3.51
Fire pumps 20:5.15.10, 20:A.13.2.1.1
Fuel gas pressure 37:5.3, 37:A.5.3.1, 54:5.8, 54:7.4.1, 54:7.9.1, 54:9.1.18, 54:9.1.19, 54:A.5.8,
86:6.2.7.1, 86:6.2.7.3, 86:A.6.2.7.3
Appliances 54:9.1.18, 54:9.1.19, 54:10.16.5
Definition 54:3.3.86.1, 54:K.1.35 to K.1.37
Fuel oil pressure 86:6.3.5.4
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Health care occupancies 99:5.1.3.4.5
Hydrogen systems 52:5.2.1(3), 52:5.7, 52:9.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems 52:11.6, 52:11.12.5, 52:17.11.3
Oxygen systems 86:6.4.3.12, 86:6.4.4.2, 86:8.14.3
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.9, 14:5.5.2, 14:7.1.1, 14:7.2.2 to 7.2.4, 14:7.8.3, 14:8.3.1.5,
14:11.5.4, 14:A.7.1.1, 14:A.7.2.3, 14:A.7.8.3, 14:A.11.5.4.1, 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.3.1.4
Pressure relief device channels 52:4.5.1(2), 52:7.4.6(1), 52:8.4.3.10, 52:9.3.3.11

Pressure relief devices 52:Annex C

Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:4.3.1(1)
Compression equipment 52:8.3.8, 52:8.3.12, 52:A.8.3.12
Installation 52:6.4.1, 52:8.6, 52:10.5
Maintenance 52:6.13.4, 52:6.13.5, 52:8.16.6, 52:10.12.4, 52:A.8.16.6
Qualification 52:4.5.1(1)(b)
Testing 52:8.10.2
Venting 52:4.5.1(2), 52:6.4, 52:8.4.3.10, 52:A.6.4
Definition 51:3.3.20, 51:A.3.3.20, 52:3.3.9.3, 560:3.3.10, 1192:3.3.38, 1192:A.3.3.38
Ethylene oxide sterilizers 560:10.3
Furnaces and ovens 86:6.2.7.3, 86:7.5.8, 86:12.1.4.2(A), 86:12.1.6(2), 86:12.1.8.8, 86:12.1.9.4,
86:12.1.9.5, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.4.1, 86:12.5.4.1, 86:12.5.4.2(9), 86:13.2.4.2(E), 86:A.6.2.7.3,
86:A.6.7.2.1, 86:A.12.1.4.2(A), 86:A.12.3.4.1(15), 86:A.12.4.4.1(14), 86:A.12.5.4.1(13)
Oil supply piping 86:6.3.4.3, 86:6.3.4.6, 86:A.6.3.4.6
Oxygen piping 86:6.4.3.7, 86:6.4.3.8, 86:A.6.4.3.8
Vacuum furnaces 86:5.10.1, 86:13.1.3
Gas utilization equipment 54:10.3.6, 54:10.28.5, 54:11.5, 54:A.10.3.6
Health care occupancies 99:5.1.3.4.6, 99:5.1.3.5.11.10, 99:5.3.3.4.2.2, 99:5.3.3.4.2.3,
99:20.3.4.1.1.1, 99:C.5.1.1
Hydrogen systems
Gaseous 52:5.2.1(1), 52:5.4, 52:7.4.5, 52:7.4.6, 52:9.2.9, 52:9.3.3.11, 52:9.5, 52:9.9.2,
52:9.15.3, 52:A.5.4
Liquefied 52:14.6, 52:14.6.3, 52:14.8.5, 52:14.8.6, 52:14.9.6
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:11.4, 52:11.9.1, 52:11.9.2, 52:11.10.4,
52:11.12.3.6, 52:12.6, 52:12.8.5, 52:12.9.4, 52:16.11
LP-Gas 58:5.2.5.6, 58:5.7.2, 58:5.7.4.1(A), 58:Table 5.7.4.1, 58:5.7.4.4, 58:5.7.8.1, 58:5.21.2.4,
58:5.21.3.2, 58:5.21.3.3, 58:5.21.5.4, 58:5.21.5.5, 58:5.21.6.4, 58:5.21.9, 58:6.3.7, 58:6.3.9,
58:6.3.10, 58:6.6.1.1, 58:6.7.4.1, 58:6.7.4.2, 58:6.8.3, 58:6.9.3.4, 58:6.21.2.3, 58:6.21.3.3,
58:8.2.1.2, 58:9.3.3.6, 58:9.6.2.5, 58:11.3.6, 58:11.4.1.7, 58:11.4.1.10, 58:12.8, 58:E.2.3,
58:Annex E, 59:7.1.1.3, 59:10.2 to 10.5, 59:D.1
Definition 58:3.3.59, 58:3.3.75.5, 58:A.3.3.75.5.1 to A.3.3.75.5.4, 59:3.3.29
Protection for 58:11.7.5.2(J)
Copyright NFPA
Regulator 58:5.8.1.1, 58:5.8.1.2, 58:5.8.1.5 to 5.8.1.8, 58:5.8.1.11
Sizing 59:10.4.1, 59:10.4.2, 59:Annex D
Vehicles 58:6.23.4.1, 58:9.5.2.5, 58:9.6.2.5, 58:11.4.1.7, 58:11.4.1.9, 58:11.7.5,
58:11.12.2.4, 58:11.12.2.6, 58:11.12.4.4
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:7.2, 51:8.4.1.5, 51:8.4.4.3
Sprinkler systems 13:7.1.2, 13:7.2.6.4
Marine systems 13:25.3.1, 13:25.7.2.3, 13:A.25.3.1
Pressure restricting devices

Definition 14:3.3.9, 25:3.3.26
Pressure sewers 820:Table 4.2

Pressure switches 86:6.2.7.3, 86:6.2.7.5, 86:8.2.7.2, 86:8.6.5, 86:8.8, 86:8.10.2, 86:9.5.4,

86:12.1.2.2(D), 86:12.1.3.5, 86:13.3.1.5, 86:A.6.2.7.3, 86:A.6.2.7.5, 86:A.8.6.5, 86:A.9.5.4,
86:A.12.1.3.5
Combustion air pressure switches
Excessive steam
High gas
High steam
Low gas
Low oil
Pressure tanks 22:Chap. 7, 22:14.8.2, 22:Fig. B.1(a), 22:Fig. B.1(b) see also Low pressure tanks
Proportioning 11:4.5(3)
Definition 11:3.3.23, 11:A.3.3.23
Sprinkler systems 13:23.2.3, 13:A.23.2.3.3
Marine systems 13:25.6.1, 13:25.7.2, 13:25.7.4.1, 13:25.7.4.5, 13:25.8.3.1, 13:A.25.7.2.7
Testing 22:17.5
Pressure tests, gas piping 54:8.1, 54:A.8.1.4.3

Pressure-treating plant yards 1:31.3.5, 1:A.31.3.5.1.1 to A.31.3.5.3.5
Pressure vacuum vents 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.4.8

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Definition 25:3.3.27, 25:Fig. A.3.3.27
Pressure vessels 30:21.4.2.3.1, 5000:15.3.8, 5000:15.4.8

Air storage 1901:25.5.1.2
ASME 52:5.3.4, 52:5.3.5, 52:5.4.2.3
Atmospheric tanks, use as 30:21.4.2.1.5
Compressed natural gas 52:4.4.5, 52:4.4.7, 52:4.5.2, 52:8.6.2, 52:8.14.1
Definition 30:3.3.40, 52:3.3.41, 52:3.3.42, 120:3.3.42, 122:3.3.33
Foam concentrate tanks 1901:21.8, 1906:13.8
Hydrogen 52:5.3.4, 52:5.3.5, 52:5.4.2, 52:5.4.2.3, 52:5.4.3
Low-pressure tanks, use as 30:21.4.2.2.1, 30:21.4.2.2.3
Underground mines 122:10.5, 122:10.10.2.1, 122:A.10.3, 122:A.10.5
Venting 30:21.4.3.3 to 21.4.3.7
Pressurization
Air-inflated and air-supported structures 1:25.5.3.2, 1:25.6.5.2
Double 496:4.4.6
Smoke control, for 105:4.3.2, 105:4.5.6.1 see also Pressurized stairwells
Type X 496:4.10, 496:5.5, 496:6.5, 496:7.4.5, 496:A.4.10, 496:A.5.5.2, 496:A.6.5, 496:A.8.2.3
Type Y 496:4.9, 496:5.4, 496:7.4.6, 496:A.4.9, 496:A.5.4
Type Z 496:4.8, 496:5.4, 496:7.4.6, 496:A.4.8, 496:A.5.4, 496:A.8.2.3
Pressurized enclosures, electrical equipment 496
Pressurized liquid and gas fires 10:5.5.1.1, 10:A.5.5.1.1, 10:C.2.8
Pressurized liquid dispensing containers (PLDC) 45:10.4, 45:A.10.4.3, 45:A.10.4.6

Pressurized stairwells 92A:4.3(1), 92A:5.3, 92A:A.5.3.1 to 92A:A.5.3.6.2, 92A:Annex B,

101:7.2.3.9, 101:7.2.3.10, 101:9.6.5.2(2), 101:A.7.2.3.9.1, 5000:11.1.3.2.1.6(3), 5000:55.2.5.2(2)
Combined with other systems 92A:8.4.4.1.2, 92A:8.4.4.1.3, 92A:8.4.8.1, 92A:A.8.4.8.1
Controls 92A:6.4.3.5.3, 92A:6.4.4, 92A:A.6.4.3.5.3, 92A:A.6.4.4.1
Fans 92A:5.3.3, 92A:A.5.3.3.1
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Smoke door assemblies, use of 105:A.1.3.1, 105:A.4.3.1
Testing 92A:8.4.4, 92A:8.4.8.1, 92A:A.8.4.4.2.1 to 92A:A.8.4.4.2.4, 92A:A.8.4.4.2.4,
92A:A.8.4.8.1
Pressurized vestibules 92A:5.3.5.2, 92A:A.5.3.5.2
Pressurized water reactors 805:1.5.2(2), 805:A.6.5.2.1

Pressurizing systems 496:4.3, 496:A.4.3.1

Definition 496:3.3.9, 496:A.3.3.9
Prevention, disaster 1600:5.1.2, 1600:5.4, 1600:5.8.1.1, 1600:5.8.1.3, 1600:5.8.3.1, 1600:5.8.3.5,

1600:A.5.1.2, 1600:A.5.4.1, 1600:A.5.4.2, 1600:A.5.8.3.1
Definition 1600:3.3.12, 1600:A.3.3.11
Previously approved 101:4.6.2

Primary access
Primary air 54:11.2, 54:A.11.2, 86:6.2.3.4, 86:6.3.3.3

Definition 54:3.3.2.4, 85:3.3.3.6, 86:3.3.2.2
Primary barrier
Primary protective garments 1975:1.1.4, 1975:1.1.5, 1975:1.3.3, 1975:A.1.1.5

Primary suit materials

Definition 1991:3.3.47, 1992:3.3.51
Primary wastewater treatment 820:B.3

Prime movers
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.2.2, 110:5.2.4, 110:5.2.4.1, 110:5.6, 110:5.6.1,
110:5.6.2, 110:5.6.3, 110:5.6.3.3, 110:5.6.3.4, 110:5.6.3.5, 110:5.6.4, 110:5.6.4.2, 110:5.6.7,
110:5.6.8, 110:5.6.10.1, 110:7.8.1, 110:7.9.6, 110:7.9.7, 110:7.9.9, 110:A.5.2.2, 110:A.5.6.4.2 to
A.5.6.4.6, 110:A.5.6.4.2 to A.5.6.10.3, 110:A.7.9.6, 110:A.7.9.7
Rescue tool power units 1936:6.3.9 to 6.3.13, 1936:6.3.29 to 6.3.34
Primers (explosives) 495:10.2.4, 495:10.2.5.3, 495:10.3.7.1 to 10.3.7.5

Misfires 495:10.5.4.1
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Small arms ammunition 495:9.1.2, 495:14.1, 495:14.5
Priming devices 1906:9.3, 1906:A.9.3.1, 1906:A.9.3.2.1
Printing
Libraries and museums, at 909:16.10.7
Static electricity and 77:6.4.3, 77:10.2
Prior distribution
Private
Definition 909:3.3.60, 914:3.3.66
Private buildings
Accessibility 5000:12.17.4.2.2, 5000:12.17.4.3.2
Definition 1:3.3.27.9, 5000:3.3.65.14
Private fire brigades see Fire brigades
Private fire service mains see Fire service mains, private
Private hydrants see Hydrants, fire
Private party tents see Tents
Private sewers
Private streets see Streets
Probabilistic models 551:4.4.3.6, 551:4.4.4.2, 551:5.4.2, 551:5.4.4.2, 551:A.5.4.2.2

Probabilistic safety assessment

Light water reactors 805:4.4.5, 805:A.4.4.4.3, 805:A.4.4.5, 805:Annex D
Probability
Definition 551:3.3.12, 1250:3.3.19
Probability of area (POA) 1006:18.2.9, 1006:18.3.2, 1006:A.18.2.9

Probability of detection (POD) 1006:13.1.2(A), 1006:18.3.3, 1006:A.18.3.3

Probable maximum loss

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Procedure room
Procedures
Definition 1001:3.3.8, 1005:3.3.28, 1081:3.3.17, 1500:3.3.74, 1521:3.3.37, 1561:3.3.41,
1583:3.3.21, 1584:3.3.20
Process areas (fireworks) 1124:4.6.2, 1124:4.6.3, 1124:4.7, 1124:4.11.2, 1124:A.4.6.3.1

Process buildings (fireworks) 1124:4.5.1, 1124:4.5.3.4, 1124:4.5.5.1, 1124:4.5.6.2, 1124:4.7,

1124:4.8, 1124:4.9.2.1, 1124:4.12, 1124:5.7.4, 1124:6.1.5, 1124:A.4.5.5.1, 1124:A.4.8.2,
1124:A.4.12.1
Definition 1124:3.3.9.7, 1124:A.3.3.9.7
Separation distances 1124:4.6.2, 1124:4.6.3, 1124:4.6.7.1, 1124:4.6.8.3, 1124:4.6.9.1,
1124:A.4.6.3.1
Process buildings (model rocket motor plants) 1125:4.7, 1125:4.8(2), 1125:4.11.4, 1125:5.6,
1125:5.7(2), 1125:5.10.2, 1125:A.4.7.1, 1125:A.4.7.4, 1125:A.4.11.4, 1125:A.5.6.4
Separation distances 1125:4.6
Process hazard analysis 1620:19.2(1)

Definition 1620:3.3.22, 1620:A.3.3.22
Process tanks
Dipping and coating see Dip tanks
Drycleaning plants 32:1.5.2, 32:6.4.8, 32:7.4.1, 32:7.4.4.1, 32:8.1.4, 32:8.2.4.2, 32:9.3.1.1
Process team
Definition 909:3.3.61, 914:3.3.67
Process units (vessels) 1:66.5.3.2, 1:A.66.5.3.2.3, 30:6.4.1.1, 30:17.4, 30:18.3.4, 30:18.4.2,

30:A.6.3.1.1, 30:A.17.4.2
Definition 1:3.3.168, 30:3.3.37
Static electricity and 77:8.10, 77:9.11.1, 77:A.8.10.2
Processes or processing see also specific types, e.g., Dipping processes

Definition 1:3.3.189, 30:3.3.41, 30:A.3.3.41, 1031:3.3.15
Processing area
Definition 232:3.3.8, 232:A.3.3.8
Producers 1126:6.1.4
Definition 1126:3.3.42, 1126:A.3.3.42
Copyright NFPA
Product conformance verification
Rescue tools, powered 1936:Chap. 4
Product conformance verification organization

Rescue tools, powered 1936:4.1.3, 1936:4.1.7 to 4.1.10, 1936:4.2, 1936:4.3, 1936:A.4.1.7,
1936:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.9
Product labels
Definition 1936:3.3.33, 1951:3.3.76, 1951:A.3.3.76, 1971:3.3.81, 1975:3.3.3, 1975:3.3.20,
1975:A.3.3.20, 1977:3.3.59, 1981:3.3.34, 1981:A.3.3.34, 1982:3.3.16, 1983:3.3.46,
1983:A.3.3.46, 1991:3.3.48, 1992:3.3.52, 1992:A.3.3.52, 1994:3.3.54, 1994:A.3.3.53,
1999:3.3.64, 2112:3.3.24, 2113:3.3.29, 2113:A.3.3.29
Emergency medical operations, protective clothing for 1999:4.1.7, 1999:4.3.5, 1999:4.3.6,
1999:5.1, 1999:6.2.1.2, 1999:6.2.2.1, 1999:6.2.3.6, 1999:6.2.3.7, 1999:7.4.2.11, 1999:7.4.3.9,
1999:8.1.7, 1999:8.36, 1999:A.6.2.3.6
Fireworks 1124:C.3.10, 1124:C.5.5
Definition 1124:C.2.9, 1124:C.2.11
Footwear, protective
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.10.16
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.4.1, 1977:7.4.10, 1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.9,
1977:A.4.1.7
Gloves
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.7.19
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.3.1, 1977:7.3.9, 1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.8, 1977:A.4.1.7
Helmets
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.4.4(7), 1971:7.4.14
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.2.1, 1977:7.2.10, 1977:8.32, 1977:A.4.1.7
Hoods 1971:7.14.4, 1971:7.14.5, 1971:7.14.10, 1971:8.2.1.6, 1971:8.2.12, 1971:8.25.9.1,
1971:8.25.9.2
Ladders 1931:4.1.4.3 to 4.1.4.5, 1931:4.1.5, 1931:4.4.7.5, 1931:4.8.2, 1932:6.1.3(1), 1932:6.2.10,
1932:7.1.6(7) see also Heat sensor labels
Life safety rope and equipment for emergency services 1983:4.1.2, 1983:4.1.5 to 4.1.7, 1983:4.1.9,
1983:4.1.10, 1983:4.2.12, 1983:4.3.5, 1983:4.3.6, 1983:5.1, 1983:7.1.6, 1983:7.2.4, 1983:7.3.4,
1983:7.4.4, 1983:7.5.4, 1983:7.5.6.5, 1983:8.10, 1983:A.4.1.7, 1983:A.5.1.1.8 to A.5.1.6.8
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:4.1.4, 1982:4.1.6, 1982:4.1.9, 1982:4.3.5, 1982:4.3.6,
1982:Table 4.3.10(a), 1982:Table 4.3.10(b), 1982:5.1, 1982:7.13, 1982:8.15, 1982:A.4.6.1.6
Protective clothing
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:4.1.6, 1994:4.1.7, 1994:4.3.5, 1994:4.3.6,
1994:5.1, 1994:A.4.1.2, 1994:A.5.1.1.7
Liquid splash-protective 1992:4.1.6, 1992:4.1.9, 1992:4.1.10, 1992:5.1, 1992:A.4.1.7,
1992:A.5.1.1.1
Copyright NFPA
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:5.1.2, 1971:7.1.3.1, 1971:7.1.5, 1971:7.1.21,
1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.1.1(3), 1971:8.6.1.4, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.10, 1971:8.25.9.1,
1971:8.25.9.2
Vapor-protective 1991:4.1.6, 1991:4.1.7, 1991:4.1.10, 1991:4.3.5 to 4.3.7, 1991:5.1,
1991:A.4.1.7, 1991:A.5.1.1.9
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.1.1, 1977:7.1.4, 1977:7.1.11, 1977:8.31, 1977:A.4.1.7
Rescue tools, powered 1936:4.1.6, 1936:4.1.7, 1936:4.1.10, 1936:4.3.4, 1936:4.3.5, 1936:5.1 to
5.3, 1936:6.3.8 to 6.3.13, 1936:A.4.1.7
Station/work uniforms 1975:4.1.7, 1975:4.1.8, 1975:4.2.5, 1975:4.2.12, 1975:4.3.5,
1975:4.5.11(3), 1975:5.1, 1975:7.4, 1975:8.5, 1975:A.4.1.8, 1975:A.4.2.5, 1975:B.4
Tests 1931:Chap. 6, 1932:7.1.6(7)
Wildland fires, clothing and equipment for 1977:4.1.6, 1977:4.3.5 to 4.3.7, 1977:Chap. 5,
1977:7.1.4, 1977:7.1.11, 1977:7.2.10, 1977:7.3.9, 1977:7.4.10, 1977:7.5.2, 1977:7.5.4,
1977:7.5.10, 1977:8.4, 1977:8.31, 1977:8.32, 1977:A.4.1.7
Production
Definition 1126:3.3.43, 1126:A.3.3.43
Fixed
Touring
Production facilities (motion picture and television) 13:21.22, 140, 5000:6.4.2.43, 5000:15.5.5.5(9),
5000:15.7.2.4.1(9), 5000:15.7.2.4.1(10) see also Soundstages (motion picture, television)
Electrical systems and wiring 70:520, 70:530
Production locations (motion picture and television) 140
Production lots 1125:7.8

Definition 1125:3.3.20, 1983:3.3.38.2
Products
Definition 1951:3.3.75, 2112:3.3.23
Recall system 1971:4.2.7.1, 1971:4.5.1, 1971:4.8, 1971:A.4.2.7.1, 1992:4.2.7.1, 1992:4.7.3,
1992:4.8, 1992:A.4.2.7.1
Definition 1971:3.3.112, 1991:3.3.54, 1992:3.3.59
Life safety rope and equipment for emergency services 1983:4.2.7.1, 1983:4.8, 1983:A.4.2.7.1
Wildland fires, protective clothing and equipment for 1977:4.2.7.1, 1977:4.5.1, 1977:4.8,
1977:A.4.2.7.1
Products of combustion see Combustion products
Professional development
Definition 1037:3.3.14, 1037:A.3.3.14
Copyright NFPA
Professional qualifications
Airport fire fighter 403:8.1.4, 405, 1002:1.4.8, 1002:Chap. 9, 1003
Emergency vehicle technicians 1071
Fire apparatus driver/operator 1002
Fire fighter 1001
Fire inspector 1031
Fire investigator 1001:B.2.3.2, 1033
Fire marshal 1037
Fire officer 1021
Fire service accreditation and certification systems 1000
Fire service instructor 1041
Industrial fire brigade member 1081
Land-based fire fighter who respond to marine vessel fires 1005
Plan examiner 1031
Public fire and life safety educator 1035
Public safety telecommunicator 1061
Rescuers, technical 1006
Programmable appliances, de-energization of 99:10.2.6.5.3
Programmable controllers see Controllers, Programmable
Programmable electronic system (PES)

Definition 79:3.3.76, 79:A.3.3.76
Programmed power distribution 70:334, 70:780
Projection booths and rooms 1:20.1.4.11, 101:12.4.6, 101:13.4.6, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(6),

5000:15.7.2.4.1(11), 5000:16.4.6
Projector booths and rooms 70:540
Projectors, motion picture 40:Chap. 8, 40:C.1, 70:540 .II, 70:540 .III

Enclosures 40:5.1.2, 40:8.1, 40:A.8.1.1, 40:A.8.1.4, 40:C.1, 40:C.2
Promotion
Proof-of-closure valves 160:A.9.3.2.4.1(3)

Propagating brush discharges 77:5.3.7, 77:9.4.3.3, 77:9.5.3, 77:9.8.1, 77:10.1.2.3, 77:10.1.4.5,

77:10.1.4.6
Copyright NFPA
Propane 921:9.2.2, 921:Table 21.8, 921:21.8.3.3 see also LP-Gas
Appliances 921:9.7.1.2
Boats, use on 921:28.3.5.4
Building systems 921:9.4, 921:9.5.1, 921:9.5.4, 921:A.9.4.1.1, 921:A.9.4.1.2
Burners 921:9.5.4, 921:9.9.3.3
HD5 921:9.2.3.2
Motor vehicle fuel 921:25.3.2, 921:25.5.1.5
Vaporizers 921:9.4.4
Propellant-actuated devices 495:9.1.2 see also Tools, Propellant-actuated

Definition 495:3.3.15.3, 495:A.3.3.15.3
Propellants 495:Table 9.3.1(b)

Aerosol see Aerosol propellants
Black powder see Black powder
Definition 495:3.3.37, 495:A.3.3.37, 750:3.3.12, 1125:3.3.21
Rocket 1127:4.19.2
Definition 1122:3.3.8, 1127:3.3.16
Smokeless see Smokeless propellants
Water mist fire protection systems 750:9.4
Proper
Definition 115:3.3.29, 1901:3.3.131, 1911:3.3.98
Properly
Definition 115:3.3.29, 1901:3.3.131, 1911:3.3.98
Property see also Contiguous property; Noncontiguous property

Building Code® 5000
Definition 901:3.3.84, 901:A.3.3.84
Use
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Chap. 6
Definition 901:3.3.86, 901:A.3.3.86
General
Definition 901:3.3.50, 901:6.3.1
Specific
Definition 901:3.3.94, 901:6.3.3
Property inventory
Definition 901:3.3.85, 901:A.3.3.85
Copyright NFPA
Property lines
Encroachments beyond 5000:13.1.1, 5000:13.5
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.6
Property survey 901:Chap. 6, 901:Chap. 7, 901:Chap. 13
Prophylaxis, post-exposure
Proportioners 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.9, 25:Table 11.5.1, 25:A.11.2.9, 1906:9.6.12, 1906:A.9.6.12

see also Around-the-pump foam proportioning systems
Definition25:3.3.28.1 to 3.3.28.5, 25:A.3.3.28, 1906:3.3.39
Proportioning systems 11:4.5, 11:11.2.1, 11:A.5.3.3

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting, systems for 412:4.1.1, 414:4.14.1.2, 414:4.16.4, 414:6.3.14.4(2),
414:A.4.1.5, 414:A.4.16
Automatic regulating system 1906:13.4.4, 1906:14.2.1
Definition 1906:3.3.8, 1906:A.3.3.8
Definition 11:3.3.25, 11:3.3.26, 16:3.3.8, 18A:3.3.21, 1906:3.3.40
Foam concentrate 1145:5.2.2, 1145:5.2.2.3, 1145:5.2.3
Fire apparatus, for 1901:4.5.6, 1901:11.4, 1901:Chap. 21, 1901:22.2.1, 1901:A.22.2.1,
1901:Fig. B.2
Definitions 1901:3.3.71, 1901:3.3.72
Foam-water systems 16:5.3.1, 16:5.4, 16:5.9, 16:5.14, 16:6.2.5, 16:7.3.4, 16:8.4, 16:A.5.3.1,
16:A.5.4.2 to 16:A.5.4.4, 16:A.5.14, 16:A.6.2.5.1, 16:A.8.4, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.2.9, 25:Table
11.5.1, 25:A.11.2.9
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.5, 1911:Chap. 11, 1911:Chap. 20, 1911:C.3
Low-expansion foam systems 11:8.5.2, 11:8.5.3
Manually regulated proportioning system 1906:A.13.2.3, 1906:A.13.2.4
Marine applications 11:9.12.1, 11:9.12.2, 11:A.9.12.1, 11:A.9.12.2
Medium- and high-expansion foam systems 11:6.7.4.1, 11:6.11.2.1, 11:6.15.1.1.2, 11:6.15.1.1.3,
11:A.6.7.4
Proposed design
Definition 1:3.4.15, 1:A.3.4.15, 76:3.7.9, 101:3.3.191, 101:A.3.3.191, 301:3.5.14, 301:A.3.5.14,
909:3.3.62, 914:3.3.68, 914:A.3.3.68
Proprietary information
Copyright NFPA
Proprietary supervising station 72:6.13.1, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.4, 730:8.7.1, 730:20.4.1.3
Definition 72:3.3.194.2, 730:3.3.35.2, 730:A.3.3.35.2
Service 72:8.4, 72:A.8.4.2.4 to A.8.4.5.5
Props, fire training

Acquired props 1403:7.3.14, 1403:A.7.3.14
Donated props 1402:5.2
Exterior props 1402:13.2.2, 1402:13.2.3, 1402:13.2.6, 1402:13.8.3, 1403:Chap. 7, 1403:8.2.1,
1403:8.2.2, 1403:8.2.10, 1403:8.3.8 to 8.3.11, 1403:A.8.2.2, 1403:A.8.3.8
Prosceniums see Stages (theater)
Protect
Protect in place 105:A.1.2

Protected areas
Protected enclosure rooms see Rooms
Protected enclosures see Enclosures
Protected equipment
Protected height
Maximum
Minimum 2001:C.2.7.1.6
Protected properties
Alarm systems 72:4.4.3.5.8.4, 72:Chap. 6, 72:8.6.3.5.3.2, 72:8.6.4.7, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.4
Control unit
Definition 72:3.3.67.5, 72:3.3.142, 72:A.3.3.67.5
Performance 72:Table A.8.1
Definition 72:3.3.67.5, 72:3.3.142, 72:A.3.3.67.5, 909:3.3.63, 914:3.3.69
Fire department operations, sprinkler and standpipe systems 13E
Fire safety functions 72:4.4.3.4, 72:6.3.3.1(5), 72:6.8.1.1, 72:6.8.2.4.1, 72:6.8.5.4.4, 72:6.16,
Copyright NFPA
72:A.4.4.3.4.2, 72:A.6.8.1.1, 72:A.6.16.2.2 to A.6.16.8
Protected systems, equipment, or apparatus

Protected volume
Protection see also specific type such as Fire protection

Definition 909:3.3.64, 914:3.3.70, 914:A.3.3.70
Protective bonding circuit 79:8.2, 79:18.2, 79:A.8.2.1.2 to A.8.2.5.2, 79:A.18.2

Definition 79:3.3.77, 79:A.3.3.77
Protective clothing 1500:Chap. 7 see also Collars (clothing); Pockets (clothing); Seams (clothing)
Accessories
Definition 1851:3.3.1, 1975:3.3.1
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1851:4.2.3, 1851:6.3.5.1(14), 1851:6.3.5.3(11),
1851:6.3.5.4(7), 1851:A.4.2.3
Station/work uniforms 1975:1.3.7, 1975:6.3
Wildland fire fighting 1977:1.3.11, 1977:4.3.14, 1977:A.1.3.11
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 403:8.2, 403:A.8.2.1, 403:A.8.2.2
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994
Certification see Certification
Chemical see Chemical protective suits
Cleaning and disinfecting of 1500:7.1.3, 1500:7.1.4, 1500:7.1.7, 1500:7.4.5, 1500:7.5.3.7,
1500:7.8.5.2, 1500:A.7.1.3, 1500:A.7.1.4, 1500:A.7.1.7, 1581:4.1.3, 1581:5.5, 1581:5.7,
1581:8.4, 1581:8.4.1.1, 1581:A.5.5.1, 1581:A.8.4.6.1
Definition 1851:3.3.13, 2113:3.3.6
Flame resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against flash fire 2113:4.2.3(5),
2113:4.3.1(8), 2113:6.1, 2113:6.2, 2113:7.2.2, 2113:A.4.3.1(8), 2113:A.6.1.1 to A.6.1.3,
2113:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.3, 2113:A.7.2.2, 2113:Table B.1
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1500:F.1.3, 1851:4.2.5, 1851:4.3.3(7), 1851:4.3.3(8),
1851:4.5.4, 1851:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1851:Chap. 7, 1851:8.1.3, 1851:A.4.2.5.1, 1851:A.5.1.5,
1851:A.6.1.3, 1971:5.4.4(6), 1971:7.14.6, 1971:7.16.5, 1971:8.25, 1971:A.5.4.4(6)
Wildland fire fighting 1977:5.1.2.5(6), 1977:5.2.2.5(6), 1977:7.1.8, 1977:7.5.7, 1977:8.1.2,
1977:8.7, 1977:8.31.4.1
Cold weather outerwear 1977:6.1.6, 1977:6.1.17.1, 1977:6.1.17.2, 1977:7.1.2 to 7.1.4, 1977:7.1.7,
1977:7.1.8, 1977:8.5.1.1
Decontamination of see Decontamination
Definitions 402:3.3.76, 402:A.3.3.76, 472:3.3.50, 472:A.3.3.50, 600:3.3.28, 1001:3.3.6,
1005:3.3.23, 1031:3.3.11, 1037:3.3.13, 1977:Chap. 3
Elements
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1992:3.3.21, 1992:A.3.3.21
Emergency medical operations 1500:7.4, 1500:A.7.4, 1999
External fittings
Definition 1992:3.3.23, 1992:A.3.3.23
Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:5.3.5.2(8), 1992:6.1.4, 1992:6.2.6, 1992:6.3.8
Fire brigades 600:1.4.4(3), 600:1.4.5(3), 600:1.4.6.1(3), 600:1.4.6.2, 600:4.2.4, 600:5.3, 600:6.3,
600:7.3, 600:A.6.3.2.1, 600:A.7.3.6
Fire investigations, for 921:12.1.2.3.3, 921:12.1.3, 921:14.2.5.1, 921:14.2.6.1, 921:14.4.1 to
14.4.3, 921:16.4.2, 921:26.9.2
Fit
Definition 1851:3.3.35, 2113:3.3.14
Flame effects operators, for 160:7.10
Flash fires, flame-resistant garments for protection of industrial personnel against 2112
Hazardous chemical incidents see Chemical protective suits
Hazardous materials incidents see Hazardous materials incidents
High temperature-protective clothing
Definition 472:3.3.50.2, 472:A.3.3.50.2
Liners 1977:7.1.2 to 7.1.4, 1977:7.1.7, 1977:7.1.8
Care and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.4(3), 1851:6.3.5.1, 1851:6.3.5.4(3), 1851:6.3.5.5(7),
1851:6.3.7.2, 1851:6.4, 1851:7.3.9.2, 1851:7.3.9.3, 1851:8.3(4), 1851:12.1, 1851:A.6.3.5.1,
1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.6.4.1, 1851:A.6.4.3, 1851:A.7.3.9.2, 1851:A.12.1.1
Lining 1977:7.5.2 see also Collars (clothing)
Definition 1977:3.3.50, 2113:3.3.25
Acquired structures 1403:4.2.26.3, 1403:4.4.18, 1403:4.4.19.1, 1403:4.5.5, 1403:A.4.4.18.4,
1403:A.4.4.18.7
Outside training 1403:7.2.26.3, 1403:7.4.13.1, 1403:7.4.17, 1403:7.5.5, 1403:8.2.27.3,
1403:8.4.12.1, 1403:8.4.16, 1403:A.7.4.17.4, 1403:A.7.4.17.7, 1403:A.8.4.16.2 to A.8.4.16.8
Training structures, gas-fired and non-gas-fired 1403:5.2.14.3, 1403:5.4.17, 1403:5.5.5,
1403:6.2.17.3, 1403:6.4.17, 1403:6.4.18.1, 1403:6.5.5, 1403:A.5.4.17.4, 1403:A.5.4.17.7,
1403:A.6.4.17.4, 1403:A.6.4.17.7
Material see also Garments, Material
Metals, combustible, operations, use at 484:5.6, 484:6.6.2, 484:7.2.1.8, 484:7.2.1.9, 484:7.3.6.1,
484:8.2.5.2, 484:8.9.4.2, 484:8.11.5, 484:9.2.3.2, 484:9.4.8.1, 484:11.1.6, 484:11.6.3,
484:12.2.1.4.3, 484:A.5.6.1, 484:A.5.6.2, 484:A.6.6.2.3, 484:A.6.6.2.4, 484:A.8.11.5,
484:A.9.4.8.1, 484:A.11.1.6
Model rocket motor manufacturing 1125:4.12.2, 1125:4.12.4, 1125:5.10.2.3, 1125:5.11.2
Copyright NFPA
Multiple use items
Definition 1999:3.3.59, 1999:A.3.3.59
Nonprimary protective garments 1975:1.1.1, 1975:1.3.2
Primary protective garments see Primary protective garments
Proximity fire fighting 1500:7.3, 1500:A.7.3.1, 1500:A.7.5.3.6, 1971
Definition 1851:3.3.66, 1851:A.3.3.66
With optional CBRN terrorism agent protection 1851:5.1.8(1), 1851:7.3.15, 1851:A.4.2.3.2,
1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8(2)
Protective shroud 1851:6.2.3.3, 1851:6.3.6.3, 1851:8.8
Selection, care, and maintenance of 1851
Rescue, technical 1500:7.8.5, 1951
Roofers, for 241:9.3.5, 241:A.9.3.5
Safety officers, for 1521:5.7.4, 1521:5.14.2.2
Single-use items see Single-use items, protective clothing
Standby members 1500:8.5.13, 1500:8.5.14
Station/work uniforms for fire fighters 1975
Structural fire fighting 1500:7.1.3, 1500:7.2, 1500:A.7.1.3, 1500:A.7.2.1 to A.7.2.4.2,
1500:A.7.5.3.6, 1500:F.1, 1971
Cleaning and disinfecting of 1581:4.1.3(2), 1581:8.4.5, 1581:8.4.6, 1581:A.8.4.6.1,
1971:5.4.4(6), 1971:7.14.6, 1971:7.16.5, 1971:8.25, 1971:A.5.4.4(6)
Definition 472:3.3.50.4, 472:A.3.3.50.4, 1851:3.3.89, 1851:A.3.3.89
Disposal of 1581:4.1.3, 1581:A.4.1.3(6)
With optional CBRN terrorism agent protection 1851:4.3.4, 1851:5.1.8(1), 1851:6.3.7,
1851:7.3.15, 1851:8.9, 1851:A.4.2.3.2, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8(2), 1851:A.6.3.7.1,
1851:A.6.3.7.3
Technical rescue see subentry : Rescue, technical
Thermal barriers see Thermal barriers (protective clothing)
Traffic incidents 1500:8.7.10, 1500:A.8.7.10
Training in use of 1500:5.3.10, 1500:A.5.3.10
Vapor protective see Vapor protective ensembles
Visibility marking
Copyright NFPA
Wildland fire fighting 1143:5.3.1, 1143:6.2.4.1, 1143:A.6.2.4.1, 1500:7.7, 1500:A.7.7.3, 1977
Definition 1977:3.3.100, 1977:A.3.3.100
Fire investigations, for 921:26.9.2
Protective coats see Coats, protective (clothing)
Protective conductors 79:8.2.1.2, 79:8.2.2, 79:8.2.5, 79:A.8.2.1.2, 79:A.8.2.5.2

Protective devices, fire pumps 20:9.3.7, 20:9.6.5, 20:10.3.5, 20:10.4.2 to 10.4.4, 20:10.6.9,
20:10.10.5, 20:11.2.4.3, 20:A.9.3.7.1, 20:A.9.3.7.2, 20:A.9.6.5, 20:A.10.4.2.1.2, 20:A.10.4.2.3,
20:A.10.10.5
Protective ensembles
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994
Definition 1500:3.3.75, 1500:A.3.3.75, 1851:3.3.66, 1851:3.3.89, 1851:A.3.3.66, 1994:3.3.56
Elements
Proximity fire fighting see Protective clothing
Structural fire fighting see Protective clothing
Technical rescue 1951
Vapor protective see Vapor protective ensembles
Protective equipment 1500:Chap. 7 see also Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Electrical hazards, for 70E:120.3, 70E:130.5(C), 70E:130.5(E)(2), 70E:130.7, 70E:250,
70E:320.7(A)(3), 70E:320.7(F)(3)
Fire brigades, for 600:5.3, 600:6.3, 600:7.3, 600:A.6.3.2.1, 600:A.7.3.6
Personal (PPE) see Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Protective footwear
CBRN structural and proximity fire fighting 1971:6.20.1.3, 1971:7.20.13, 1971:8.48.13.1,
1971:8.66.2.1, 1971:8.66.2.4, 1971:8.67.1.5, 1971:8.67.10, 1971:8.70, 1971:A.8.66.3.3
CBRN technical rescue incident protective ensembles 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:6.3.1.3, 1951:6.3.5,
1951:7.3.5, 1951:8.27.1.4, 1951:8.27.9, 1951:8.45.1.5, 1951:8.45.10
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:4.3.16, 1994:5.1.3, 1994:5.3.5.2(4),
1994:5.3.5.4(3), 1994:5.3.5.5(4), 1994:6.4.4, 1994:8.21
Definition 1994:3.3.10, 1994:A.3.3.32.1
Footwear cover 1994:5.3.5.2(10), 1994:7.1.4.8, 1994:7.1.4.9, 1994:7.2.4.8, 1994:7.2.4.9,
1994:7.3.4.7, 1994:7.3.4.8, 1994:8.23
Labeling requirements 1994:4.1.5, 1994:5.1.1.3, 1994:5.1.1.9(9)
Copyright NFPA
Performance requirements and test methods 1994:7.1.4, 1994:7.2.4, 1994:7.3.4, 1994:8.1.2,
1994:8.1.6, 1994:8.1.8, 1994:8.4.7.2, 1994:8.7, 1994:8.17 to 8.22, 1994:A.8.7.4.4.3,
1994:A.8.7.6.2
Certification
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:4.3.16
Liquid splash-protective ensemble 1992:4.4.3.3
Definition 1851:3.3.68, 1851:3.3.91, 1977:3.3.103, 1994:3.3.33.2
Eyelets 1977:6.4.7
Attachment test 1977:7.4.8, 1977:8.29
Eyerow 1977:6.4.6
Liquid splash-protective ensemble 1992:4.4.3.3, 1992:5.1.1.3, 1992:5.1.4, 1992:5.3.5.2(4),
1992:5.3.5.2(10)
Definition 1992:3.3.40, 1992:3.3.47, 1992:A.3.3.40
Design requirements 1992:6.3, 1992:6.4.4, 1992:6.5.5
Manufacturer's description 1992:5.3.5.2(10), 1992:5.3.5.5(6)
Performance requirements 1992:7.3, 1992:7.4.4, 1992:7.5.4, 1992:7.6.2, 1992:7.6.3
Test methods 1992:8.1.6, 1992:8.4.10, 1992:8.10, 1992:8.16, 1992:8.17, 1992:8.19,
1992:8.21
Outer boots
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:5.1.1.10, 1994:8.4.5.3
Design requirements 1971:6.10, 1971:6.20.1.3
Hardware 1971:7.10.14, 1971:7.10.15, 1971:8.30.1.1, 1971:8.30.9, 1971:8.49
Identification of footwear terms 1971:Fig. A.3.3.45
Labeling and information 1971:7.10.16, 1971:8.42.1.1, 1971:8.42.10
Performance requirements 1971:7.10 to 7.12, 1971:7.20.13, 1971:A.7.10.9, 1971:A.7.10.11
Samples 1971:8.1.3.1, 1971:8.1.5, 1971:8.1.9
Selection, care, and maintenance of 1851:6.2.2.5, 1851:6.2.3.6, 1851:6.3.5.5, 1851:6.3.6.6,
1851:7.2.7, 1851:7.3.12, 1851:8.7, 1851:A.4.2.3.2, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:A.5.1.8,
1851:A.6.3.5.5(6), 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.3.9.2, 1851:A.7.3.12
Test methods 1971:8.5.1, 1971:8.6.1.1(4), 1971:8.6.1.8, 1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.14,
1971:8.7.1.1, 1971:8.7.8, 1971:8.8.1, 1971:8.9.1, 1971:8.11.1, 1971:8.18.1, 1971:8.20.1,
1971:8.20.8, 1971:8.21.1, 1971:8.22.1, 1971:8.22.8, 1971:8.24.1, 1971:8.28.1.1,
1971:8.28.1.4, 1971:8.28.3.3, 1971:8.28.3.4, 1971:8.28.9, 1971:8.29.1.1, 1971:8.29.1.4,
1971:8.29.3.3, 1971:8.29.3.4, 1971:8.29.9, 1971:8.32.1, 1971:8.41, 1971:8.52.1.1,
1971:8.52.1.3, 1971:8.52.8, 1971:8.54.1, 1971:8.56.1, 1971:8.57.1, 1971:8.60, 1971:8.61,
1971:8.71, 1971:8.72, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(d), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(i)
Copyright NFPA
Shank
Technical rescue incident protective ensembles
Design requirements 1951:4.1.2.1, 1951:6.1.4, 1951:6.2.4, 1951:6.2.4.14, 1951:6.3.1.3,
1951:6.3.5
Test methods 1951:8.1.2, 1951:8.2.1.4, 1951:8.2.10, 1951:8.5.1.7, 1951:8.5.13,
1951:8.11.1.3, 1951:8.11.8, 1951:8.15.1.4, 1951:8.15.9, 1951:8.16.1.4, 1951:8.16.9,
1951:8.17.1.4, 1951:8.17.9, 1951:8.25.1.3, 1951:8.25.8, 1951:8.26.1.3, 1951:8.26.8,
1951:8.27.1.3, 1951:8.27.1.4, 1951:8.27.8, 1951:8.27.9, 1951:8.40.1.5, 1951:8.40.10,
1951:8.45.1.5, 1951:8.45.10
Definition 1951:3.3.13, 1951:3.3.93, 1951:3.3.125
Vapor-protective ensembles 1991:4.4.3.3, 1991:6.1.2, 1991:6.1.2.5
Definitions 1991:3.3.30, 1991:3.3.43, 1991:3.3.58, 1991:3.3.69, 1991:A.3.3.69
Design requirements 1991:6.1.7, 1991:6.3, 1991:6.3.3, 1991:6.3.6
Labeling and information 1991:4.1.7, 1991:5.1.1.2, 1991:5.1.1.8(7), 1991:(10), 1991:5.1.1.9,
1991:5.1.3, 1991:5.3.2.2(4), 1991:5.3.2.2(10), 1991:5.3.2.4(3), 1991:5.3.2.5(4), 1991:A.4.1.7
Performance requirements 1991:7.5, 1991:7.5.8, 1991:7.6.1 to 7.6.3, 1991:7.7.2, 1991:7.8.3,
1991:7.8.4
Test methods 1991:8.1.6, 1991:8.1.8, 1991:8.2.1.1, 1991:8.2.1.4, 1991:8.2.3.1, 1991:8.2.9,
1991:8.3.7.3, 1991:8.6, 1991:8.7, 1991:8.15, 1991:8.15.1 to 8.15.6, 1991:8.15.8, 1991:8.16,
1991:8.16.1 to 8.16.6, 1991:8.16.8, 1991:8.18, 1991:8.19, 1991:8.21 to 8.23
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.2.4.1, 1143:A.6.2.4.1, 1977:5.4.1, 1977:5.4.2, 1977:6.4, 1977:A.4.1.7
Test methods 1977:8.1.1, 1977:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 1977:8.4.13, 1977:8.9, 1977:8.14, 1977:8.18,
1977:8.23, 1977:8.24, 1977:8.27 to 8.29, 1977:8.31.1 to 8.31.6, 1977:8.31.9, 1977:A.8.9.4.1,
1977:A.8.9.4.3(2)
Protective garments see Garments; Protective clothing; Protective ensembles
Protective gas systems (pressurized enclosures) 496
Protective gloves see Gloves
Protective housing
Definition 115:3.3.30, 115:A.3.3.30
Lasers 115:7.4, 115:7.5.3, 115:A.7.5.3
Protective membranes, performance of 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.3, 251:G.12
Protective shirts see Shirts, protective
Protective signaling systems 70:725, 70:760 see also Alarm systems

Coal mines, underground bituminous 120:4.3.2, 120:A.4.3.2
Definition 601:3.3.8, 1061:3.3.6
Electric generating plants 850:6.7, 850:8.4.4
Copyright NFPA
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.4.11.3, 130:5.7, 130:7.2.4, 130:A.5.7.1.2 to A.5.7.6,
130:A.7.2.4
Notification see Alarm notification
Pre-incident planning for 1620:7.5, 1620:17.5.4, 1620:A.7.5
Security services and 601:5.1, 601:8.2, 601:A.5.5
Protective systems, rescue 1006:8.1.2, 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.7(B), 1006:A.8.1.2, 1670:11.4.3(2),

1670:A.11.4.3(2) see also Cribbing; Shoring, rescue
Definition 1006:3.3.139, 1006:A.3.3.139, 1670:3.3.92, 1670:A.3.3.92
Protective trousers see Trousers, protective
Protective uniforms see Uniforms
Protective wiring 731:5.2.3.2(4), 731:5.3.3.1.2

Definition 731:3.3.18, 731:3.3.18.3
Fine wire lacing 731:5.3.3.1.2.2(2)
Protein (P) foam 402:10.2.1, 402:10.2.5, 402:10.2.6, 402:10.2.8, 402:10.6.6, 402:10.6.7, 402:10.10,
402:14.8.1 to 14.8.3, 403:5.1.1(3), 403:5.1.2.2, 403:Tables 5.3.1(a) and (b), 403:A.5.1.1, 403:B.3,
403:B.4
Definition 402:3.3.44.4, 403:3.3.14.4, 412:3.3.1.5
Protein (P) foam concentrates 11:4.3.1.4(1), 16:A.1.2

Definition 11:3.3.12.5, 11:A.3.3.12.5, 16:3.3.6.7, 16:A.3.3.6.7, 414:3.3.27.3
Protocol
Definition 450:3.3.48, 473:3.3.22, 921:3.3.126, 921:27.1.5.5
Prove
Proximate audience, use of pyrotechnics before see Pyrotechnics
Proximate cause 921:11.5.7.1

Proximity fire fighting see Fire fighting, Proximity
Proximity personal protective equipment

Aircraft fire fighters 1003:4.3.4, 1003:6.1.1.3, 1003:6.1.1.4, 1003:6.3.1 to 6.3.8, 1003:6.3.11,
1003:6.4.1 to 6.4.3
Definition 1003:3.3.11, 1003:A.3.3.11
PSAP see Public safety answering points (PSAP)
psi (pounds per square inch)

Definition 58:3.3.60, 59:3.3.30, 1410:3.3.13, 1901:3.3.132, 1925:3.3.63
psia (pounds per square inch absolute)

Copyright NFPA
Definition 51:3.3.21, 58:3.3.61, 59:3.3.31, 99:3.3.151, 99B:3.3.19, 99B:A.3.3.19
psig (pounds per square inch gauge) 59:3.3.32

Definition 51:3.3.22, 58:3.3.62, 99:3.3.152, 99:A.3.3.152, 99B:3.3.20, 99B:A.3.3.20
PTOs see Power take offs (PTOs)
Public
Definition 909:3.3.66, 914:3.3.72
Public address systems 70:640, 70:700.1 FPN 3

Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.2.1, 130:5.7.2.2, 130:8.9.2.1(1), 130:8.9.2.2(1), 130:10.6
Public alarm reporting systems see Alarm reporting systems, public
Public alert signal

Public alerting system alerting appliance (PASAA) 1221:14.1.4, 1221:14.4, 1221:14.5,

1221:A.14.1.4, 1221:A.14.4(3), 1221:A.14.5
Public alerting systems (PAS) 1221:Chap. 14

Public buildings
Accessibility
Telephones 5000:12.17.4.2.1, 5000:12.17.4.3.1
Public conveyances see also Fixed guideway transit systems; Railways

Definition 495:3.3.38, 1124:3.3.57, 1125:3.3.22
Public emergency services see Public fire services
Public fire and life safety education 1141:10.3.4, 1201:4.3.1, 1201:4.3.5, 1201:Chap. 6,
1201:A.4.3.5
Program
Prepared
Strategy
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I-III

Definitions 1035:3.3.27 to 3.3.29
Copyright NFPA
Professional qualifications 1035, 1035:D.1 to 1035:D.3
Public fire services 1201 see also Fire departments; Fire service
Communications centers see Communications centers
Communications systems 1221
Definition 1720:3.3.9.2, 1720:A.3.3.9.2
Public information officers 1561:5.9.3.1(1), 1561:5.9.4, 1561:5.9.4.4, 1561:A.5.9.4.2, 1561:F.1

Airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(19), 424:5.19, 424:6.5.5, 424:6.8.10, 424:6.10, 424:7.8.10,
424:7.10
Definition 1035:3.3.30, 1561:3.3.42, 1561:A.3.3.42
Professional qualifications 1035:4.4.4, 1035:4.5, 1035:Chap. 8, 1035:D.4
Public reporting systems see Alarm reporting systems
Public safety agency 1061:6.2.3

Public safety answering points (PSAP) 450:Table B.1, 1221:7.4.4, 1221:8.3.2, 1221:8.5.2 to.8.5.4,
1221:11.3.5, 1221:A.7.4.4, 1221:A.8.5.4(2)
Definition 450:3.3.49, 1221:3.3.57, 1710:3.3.28
Public safety diving/divers 1006:13.2, 1006:A.13.2, 1670:9.4.6.1.2, 1670:9.4.6.2, 1670:A.9.4.6.2,

1670:A.9.4.6.3(12), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(13), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(15)
Definitions 1670:3.3.93, 1670:3.3.94
Public safety element

Public safety telecommunicators, professional qualifications 1061
Public spaces
Public streets see Streets
Public water systems see Water systems, Public
Public ways 101:A.7.7.1, 5000:7.6.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.1, 5000:7.6.3.2.1, 5000:7.6.3.3(2), 5000:7.6.3.4,

5000:7.6.3.7(3), 5000:7.6.3.8, 5000:7.6.3.9(5), 5000:11.2.3.5, 5000:11.7.1, 5000:11.7.3,
5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:24.2.7.3, 5000:A.7.6.2.1, 5000:A.11.7.1, 5000:A.11.8.1.1 see
also Roadways; Streets
Accessible means of egress 5000:11.5.4.3
Area of refuge access to 5000:11.2.12.2.2 to 11.2.12.2.4, 5000:21.3.7.1.2(1), 5000:A.11.2.12.2.3,
5000:A.11.2.12.2.4
Definition 1:3.3.193, 101:3.3.193, 5000:3.3.650.1
Emergency lighting 5000:A.11.9.1.1
Copyright NFPA
Encroachments of structures into public right of way 5000:Chap. 13
Exterior wall located on 5000:37.1.3.1(3)
Pull boxes see Boxes, electrical
Pulleys
Pulling force (rescue tools) 1936:5.4.9

Definitions 1936:3.3.13, 1936:3.3.21, 1936:3.3.34
Performance requirements 1936:7.1.1.3, 1936:7.1.1.5, 1936:7.1.2.3, 1936:7.1.2.6, 1936:7.1.2.8,
1936:7.1.2.9.2, 1936:7.1.2.10, 1936:7.1.3.3, 1936:7.1.3.7, 1936:7.1.3.9, 1936:7.1.3.10
Tests 1936:8.4, 1936:8.5, 1936:8.7, 1936:8.8.5, 1936:8.8.6.2, 1936:8.9.1 to 8.9.3, 1936:8.9.4.1,
1936:8.10.5.2, 1936:8.12.4
Pulsed lasers and laser systems 115:5.1.2, 115:A.5.1.2(3)

Pulverized fuel
Pulverized fuel pumps 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2

Pulverized fuel systems 85:4.2.1, 85:Chap. 9

Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.3.2.11, 85:6.4.3.2.13, 85:6.4.3.2.14, 85:6.4.3.2.33 to 6.4.3.2.35,
85:6.8.2 to 6.8.5, 85:6.9, 85:A.6.8.2.1 to A.6.9.4
Pulverizers see also Pulverized fuel systems

Coal, electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.6, 850:7.5.2
Combustion control system 85:4.6.5.3.5
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.8.5.2.10
Pump and roll 1906:9.9.6, 1906:9.9.7, 1906:9.10, 1906:A.9.10
Pump brake horsepower, maximum

Pump-down factor
Pump operator's panel 1901:16.7.9, 1901:16.9, 1901:16.10.2.3, 1901:16.10.3.3, 1901:16.10.4.1,

1901:16.10.4.3, 1901:16.10.5.1, 1901:16.10.5.3, 1901:16.10.6.1, 1901:16.10.6.3, 1901:16.10.7.1,
1901:16.10.7.5, 1901:16.10.8.3, 1901:16.10.10, 1901:16.10.11, 1901:16.12.1, 1901:A.16.7.9,
1901:A.16.9.1, 1901:A.16.12.1.1, 1906:9.9.11, 1912:5.20.4, 1912:6.20.3
Auxiliary pumps 1901:17.7, 1901:17.9.2
Compressed air foam systems, information on 1901:22.8.2, 1901:22.8.3
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1901:3.3.134, 1906:3.3.75, 1912:3.3.34
Foam proportioning systems 1901:21.4.1, 1901:A.21.4.1
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.9, 1901:18.10.2.3, 1901:18.10.3.3, 1901:18.10.4.1,
1901:18.10.4.3, 1901:18.10.5.1, 1901:18.10.5.3, 1901:18.10.6.1, 1901:18.10.6.3, 1901:18.10.7.1,
1901:18.10.7.5, 1901:18.10.8.3, 1901:18.10.9.3, 1901:18.12.1, 1901:18.13.1.2, 1901:A.18.9.1,
1901:A.18.12.1.1
Pump operator's position 1901:16.7.8.1, 1901:16.10.2 to 16.10.5, 1901:16.10.8, 1901:16.10.9,

1901:16.10.12.2, 1901:16.10.13.2.2, 1901:16.11.2, 1901:17.8.3.2, 1901:18.10.12, 1901:A.16.10.2.1,
1901:A.16.10.3.1, 1906:9.7, 1906:10.7.1, 1906:13.4.1, 1906:13.5.1, 1906:14.6.1, 1906:14.7.1,
1906:A.10.7.1, 1906:A.13.4.1
Definition 1901:3.3.135, 1906:3.3.76, 1912:3.3.35, 1925:3.3.64
Foam proportioning systems 1901:21.8.8, 1901:21.9.3, 1901:A.21.9.3
Industrial supply pumps 1901:18.10.2 to 18.10.5, 1901:A.18.10.2.1, 1901:A.18.10.3.1
Pump proportioners (around-the-pump proportioners) 11:4.5(4)

Definition 11:3.3.27, 11:A.3.3.27
Pump rooms/houses 20:5.12, 20:5.13.4, 20:7.4.1, 20:11.3.1, 20:11.3.2, 20:11.6.5, 20:A.5.12,

20:A.5.13.4, 20:A.11.3.2, 20:A.11.6.5, 20:B.1.17
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:4.2.2.2, 30B:5.2.4, 30B:5.3.3, 30B:5.3.4, 30B:5.4.2,
30B:5.5, 30B:5.7, 30B:5.8, 30B:5.13.4.1, 30B:A.5.3.4.1, 30B:A.5.5.1, 30B:A.5.5.2, 30B:A.5.7,
30B:A.5.8.1
Definition 30B:3.4.8, 2001:3.3.25
Total flooding systems 2001:A.8.2.1
Pump tank portable fire extinguishers 10:7.3.2(2), 10:7.4.2.1, 10:8.4.1.1, 10:C.3.2.2, 10:D.1.2.1,
10:D.4.1.3, 10:D.4.1.4, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(a)
Pump units, fire see Fire pump units; Pumper fire apparatus
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:4.2.1(1), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 5, 1912:Table 4.8.2

Definition 1002:3.3.10, 1901:3.3.136, 1912:3.3.36
Engines 1410:6.3.1, 1410:6.4.4, 1410:7.3.2.1, 1410:7.4.5, 1410:8.3.1, 1410:A.6.4.4,
1410:A.7.4.5
Operators
Professional qualifications 1002:1.4.4, 1002:Chap. 5
Performance tests of pumps 1911:4.1.3.2, 1911:Chap. 18, 1911:Annex B, 1911:C.3
Pumper outlets
Definition 13:3.8.1.12, 24:3.3.12
Standpipe systems, use of 14:7.7.4, 14:7.9.4, 14:9.1.2, 14:11.5.2
Pumping facilities/stations
Copyright NFPA
Definition 820:3.3.54, 820:A.3.3.54
Wastewater 820
Pumping liquid level 20:5.6.3, 20:A.7.1.1

Pumping systems, fire apparatus see also Pumper fire apparatus

Pumps
Acetylene, booster 51:8.4.3.7, 51:8.4.4
Auxiliary see Fire pumps, Auxiliary
Boiler feed 850:7.5.3
Definition 13D:3.3.7
Diffusion 86:5.6.3, 86:5.6.6, 86:13.1.6, 86:A.5.6.1, 86:A.5.6.3, 86:A.13.1.6
Fire see Fire pumps
Floating 1142:E.5.3
Fluids 86:5.6.4 to 5.6.6
Foam concentrate see Foam concentrates
Gas ballast
Heat see Heat pumps
High-lift 1142:E.5.4
Holding
Hydrogen seal oil 850:7.7.1.2
Fueling facilities 52:12.8, 52:12.10.5, 52:14.8
Process plants 59A:6.2, 59A:11.5, 59A:13.8.4.1, 59A:14.4.4(3)
Vehicles 52:11.9, 52:11.10.3
LP-Gas 58:5.17.2, 58:5.17.6, 58:6.17.2, 58:6.18.2.4, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.24.3.4, 58:7.3.1(5),
58:9.4.1.2, 58:9.4.4, 58:11.14.1.5, 58:12.5.8.1, 59:7.7, 59:11.2.1.1
Lubricating oil 850:7.7.3.2, 850:7.7.3.7, 850:7.7.3.8
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 30A:5.4.4, 30A:6.3.1, 30A:6.3.3, 30A:6.3.10, 30A:6.4, 30A:Table
8.3.1, 30A:9.2.4.1, 30A:9.2.4.2, 30A:11.2.2, 30A:13.2.2.3, 30A:13.2.3.9, 30A:A.11.2.2
Oil-fired units 86:6.3.4.2, 86:6.3.4.3, 86:6.3.4.5
Oil lifter (automatic) 501:10.5.3
Copyright NFPA
Oil transfer 31:7.5.10, 31:8.6.5, 31:8.8, 31:9.2.4, 31:9.3.4, 31:9.3.13
Pool 70:680.21(B), 70:680.22(B), 70:680.31
Portable 1142:A.8.3.3, 1142:A.8.5, 1142:C.6, 1142:Annex E
Private fire service mains 24:5.6, 24:6.2.9, 24:10.10.2.4.4, 24:A.5.6, 24:A.6.2.9(1),
24:A.10.10.2.2.1
Pulverized fuel 85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2
Rotary blower
Roughing
Definition 86:3.3.53.5, 86:A.3.3.53.5
Slip-on fire-fighting module 1901:15.12, 1901:A.15.12.2
Solvent transfer equipment 36:4.5, 36:5.5.1.1
Sprinkler systems 13:8.16.1.1.6, 13:11.1.5.3, 13:12.8.2, 13:23.2.2, 13:A.8.16.1.1.6, 13:A.23.2.2,
13D:5.1.3, 13D:6.2, 13D:A.4.2.1, 13D:A.6.2.1, 13R:6.6.3, 13R:6.6.4
Submersible 30A:6.4, 70:680.51, 1901:A.8.8.2(33)
Transfer see also Industrial supply pumps
Flammable and combustible liquids 35:6.1.1.2, 35:6.1.3, 35:6.1.4, 35:A.6.1.1.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:9.1.1, 1911:9.2, 1911:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.4.2
Oil 31:7.5.10, 31:8.6.5, 31:8.8, 31:9.2.4, 31:9.3.4, 31:9.3.13
Vacuum see Vacuum pumps
Water 11:4.2.2, 11:9.12.2 to 9.12.8, 11:A.9.12.2, 11:A.9.12.3 see also Fire pumps
Coupled water-motor 11:4.5(6)
Definition 11:3.3.3
Transfer see subentry : Transfer
Water mist systems 750:4.2.4, 750:5.9, 750:5.9.1.5, 750:7.6, 750:7.6.3, 750:7.6.4, 750:7.6.5,
750:7.8.1.9, 750:10.5.2, 750:10.5.2.4, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:A.4.2.4, 750:A.5.9.1.6, 750:A.7.6.1,
750:A.8.2, 750:A.10.5.2.2, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(e), 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(f), 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(g),
750:Fig. A.11.1.6(h), 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(i)
Marine systems 750:14.1.6, 750:14.1.7.1, 750:14.1.10, 750:14.2.4, 750:14.2.10,
750:A.14.1.6, 750:A.14.1.10
Water spray protection for 15:7.3.2, 15:8.2.1.3(9)
Puncture-resistant devices 1971:6.10.5, 1971:7.10.15

Definition 1951:3.3.87, 1971:3.3.110
Technical rescue incident ensembles 1951:6.1.4.3, 1951:6.1.4.6, 1951:6.1.4.10, 1951:6.2.4.3,
1951:6.2.4.6, 1951:6.2.4.10
Punitive
Copyright NFPA
Purchase line (hand line) 80:20.6.8.1

Definition 80:3.3.95, 80:20.1.5.6
Purchase specifications 1971:A.1.2
Purchasers
Definition 1901:3.3.137, 1906:3.3.77, 1912:3.3.37, 1912:A.3.3.37
Purchasing authority
Definition 1901:3.3.138, 1906:3.3.78, 1912:3.3.38
Purge 85:4.5.5
Definition 54:3.3.82, 85:3.3.116, 86:3.3.56
Postpurge
Rate
Unit
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers, interlock system 85:7.6.2.1.2.7, 85:7.9.3.3, 85:A.7.9.3.3.3.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.5.2.10.1
Fuel gas systems 85:6.6.5.1.1.2, 85:6.6.5.1.1.3, 85:6.6.5.1.5.7, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3,
85:6.6.5.2.3(I), 85:6.6.5.2.10.1, 85:B.2.4.9.2, 85:B.2.4.9.6, 85:C.1.5.5.4
Fuel oil systems 85:6.7.5.1.1.2, 85:6.7.5.1.1.3, 85:6.7.5.1.5.7, 85:6.7.5.2.3.1,
85:6.7.5.2.3.9, 85:6.7.5.2.5.5, 85:B.3.1, 85:B.3.4.9.4, 85:B.3.4.9.8, 85:C.2.5.5.4
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.5.1.1.2, 85:6.8.5.1.1.3, 85:6.8.5.1.5.7, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3,
85:6.8.5.2.3.5, 85:6.8.5.2.3.6, 85:6.8.5.2.5.5
Purged enclosures, electrical equipment 496
Purging
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.6.1.5, 85:7.6.2.1.2.6, 85:7.6.2.1.2.7, 85:7.6.2.4.1,
85:7.7.5.5.3, 85:A.7.6.2.4.1
Definition 36:3.3.24, 329:3.3.14, 410:3.3.24, 496:3.3.14
Ethylene oxide 560:6.3, 560:8.1.3, 560:8.2.1, 560:11.5.5, 560:12.1(2), 560:A.6.3, 560:A.8.2.1
Explosion prevention69:7.2. to 7.7, 69:A.7.2.1 to A.7.7.1, 69:Annex E
Fuel gas pipes 54:8.3, 54:10.8.8, 54:10.9.8, 54:A.8.3
Heat recovery steam generators 85:8.8.2.4, 85:8.8.2.5, 85:8.8.2.7.6(1), 85:8.9.3.2.3, 85:8.10.3
Combustion turbine 85:8.8.4, 85:8.9.2.1, 85:8.9.2.2, 85:8.11.2, 85:8.11.3.2.1, 85:A.8.8.4.1,
85:A.8.8.4.2.2.2(2), 85:A.8.9.2.2.4
Duct burners 85:8.8.5, 85:8.8.9.4, 85:A.8.8.5.8
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 52:16.8.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:7.7, 59A:9.7, 59A:11.4, 59A:13.18.2.5,
59A:A.9.7.1, 59A:A.11.4.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.4, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.3(B)
After emergency shutdown 85:6.8.5.2.5.5, 85:B.2.4.9.2, 85:B.2.4.9.6, 85:B.3.4.9.4,
85:B.3.4.9.8, 85:C.2.5.5.4
Fuel gas systems 85:6.6.5.1.1.2, 85:6.6.5.1.1.3, 85:6.6.5.1.5.7, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.6.5.2.3(A), 85:6.6.5.2.3(H), 85:6.6.5.2.3(I), 85:6.6.5.2.10, 85:6.6.7.2.2, 85:A.6.6.5.1.5.7,
85:A.6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:B.2.4.9.2, 85:B.2.4.9.6, 85:C.1.5.5.4
Fuel oil systems 85:6.7.5.1.1.2, 85:6.7.5.1.1.3, 85:6.7.5.1.5.7, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.7.5.2.3.1, 85:6.7.5.2.3.9, 85:6.7.7.2.2, 85:B.3.1, 85:B.3.4.9.4, 85:B.3.4.9.8, 85:C.2.5.5.4
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.5.1.1.2, 85:6.8.5.1.1.3, 85:6.8.5.1.5.6, 85:6.8.5.1.5.7,
85:6.8.5.2.1.3, 85:6.8.5.2.3.1, 85:6.8.5.2.3.5, 85:6.8.5.2.3.6, 85:6.8.5.2.5.5, 85:6.9.4.1,
85:6.9.4.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:8.3.1.1, 86:8.4.1, 86:A.8.4.1.1
Class C ovens and furnaces 86:12.1.5.1(D), 86:12.1.5.2, 86:12.1.8.1, 86:12.1.8.6,
86:12.3.2.2.1, 86:12.3.2.3.1, 86:12.3.2.4, 86:12.3.2.5.1, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.2.2.1,
86:12.4.2.3.1, 86:12.4.2.4.1, 86:12.4.2.5.1, 86:12.4.2.6.1, 86:12.4.2.7.1, 86:12.4.4,
86:12.5.2.1.1, 86:12.5.2.2.1, 86:12.5.2.3, 86:12.5.2.4, 86:12.5.4, 86:12.6.2.3 to 12.6.2.6,
86:12.6.4.1(5), 86:12.6.4.2, 86:A.12.1.5, 86:A.12.3.2.2.1(B), 86:A.12.3.2.3.1(B)(8),
86:A.12.3.2.4.1(B), 86:A.12.3.2.5.1(B)(8), 86:A.12.3.4.1(15), 86:A.12.4.2.2.1(B)(7),
86:A.12.4.2.3.1(B)(7), 86:A.12.4.2.4.1(B), 86:A.12.4.2.5.1(B)(7), 86:A.12.4.2.6.1(B),
86:A.12.4.2.7.1(B)(8), 86:A.12.4.4.1(14), 86:A.12.5.4.1(13), 86:A.12.5.4.2(8), 86:A.12.7
Low oxygen ovens 86:10.2.3(2), 86:10.2.5.5, 86:10.2.10.1(5), 86:10.2.11.2, 86:10.2.11.3,
86:10.2.12, 86:10.2.13.2, 86:A.10.2.12(1)
Oil burners 86:6.3.4.4, 86:6.3.8.5, 86:A.6.3.4.4
Vacuum furnaces 86:13.3.1.1, 86:13.3.1.2, 86:13.3.3.1
Vaporizers for 86:10.2.6, 86:A.10.2.6.6, 86:A.12.1.5
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.12.2, 36:4.12.3, 36:7.12.5, 36:8.2.9.1, 36:A.4.12.3.2(4),
36:A.4.12.3.3, 36:A.7.12.5
Tanks 326:6.3.4, 326:6.3.8, 326:7.1.1, 326:7.1.2, 326:7.1.4.2, 326:9.2.5, 326:A.6.3.8,
326:A.7.1.1
Purification system (air) 1901:25.4, 1901:A.25.4.1, 1901:A.25.4.3.2

Pushbuttons (industrial machinery) 79:10.2, 79:10.4 to 10.7, 79:A.10.7.2.2
PVC (polyvinylchloride) 921:Table 5.5.2.3, 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:8.7.5.2,

921:8.7.5.4, 921:8.9.4.5.1, 921:8.10.6.1, 921:23.5.3
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit, Type PVC 70:352
Pyrolysate
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Pyrolysis 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.3, 921:5.7.4.1.1.4, 921:5.7.4.2, 921:5.10.2.5,
921:5.10.2.6, 921:5.10.2.7, 921:5.10.5, 921:6.2.16, 921:6.2.17.4, 921:6.3.7.8.2, 921:A.6.2.16
Definition 820:3.3.55, 921:3.3.129
Pyrophoric gas 1:Table 1.12.20(b), 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Table 60.1.3.1

Definition 1:3.3.122.14, 45:3.3.51, 55:3.3.29.11
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:8.1.2, 318:10.6.2.3, 318:10.9.1, 318:A.8.1.2
Storage, handling, and use 1:63.1.3.1(1)(d), 1:Table 63.2.3.1, 1:Table 63.2.9, 1:63.2.10.2.2,
1:Table 63.3.1.6.2, 1:63.3.8, 55:5.1.1(1)(d), 55:Table 6.3.1, 55:6.3.2.2, 55:Table 6.5, 55:Table
6.9, 55:6.10.2.2, 55:6.17.2.2, 55:6.18.1.1, 55:Table 7.1.6.2, 55:7.8
Pyrophoric materials 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 921:5.7.4.1.6, 5000:6.3.2.4.2(4),

5000:6.3.2.4.3(6), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:Table 34.3.7.2.1.2(A),
5000:Table 34.3.7.2.4.6
Definition 1:3.3.194, 318:3.3.20, 484:3.3.22.2, 484:A.3.3.22.2, 921:3.3.130, 5000:3.3.388.13
Handling of 1:Chap. 71, 801:7.3.3, 801:7.4.1, 801:A.7.3.3.1, 801:C.2.3
Secondary containment 1:Table 60.4.10.1.5.2.1
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:Table 7.1.1.2, 318:Table 7.1.3, 318:Table 7.1.3.1, 318:7.8,
318:8.1.2, 318:10.6.2.2, 318:10.6.2.3, 318:10.9.1, 318:A.8.1.2
Pyrotechnic articles 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:20.1.4.2, 1:65.11.2.4, 1:A.20.1.4.2(3)(a), 1124

Pyrotechnic composition 1123:4.1.3, 1124:4.1.2(2), 1124:4.1.2(3), 1124:4.5.2.1, 1124:4.5.3.3,

1124:4.5.3.4.2, 1124:4.9.1.2, 1124:4.9.2.5, 1124:4.9.4.4, 1124:4.10.2.5, 1124:4.11.1, 1124:4.13.2,
1124:6.11.5.2
Consumer fireworks, retail sales of 1124:7.3.1.1, 1124:7.3.1.2
Definition 1123:D.2.6.2, 1124:3.3.15.2, 1124:C.2.6.2
Loose 1124:4.6.2.6(2), 1124:4.6.4, 1124:5.7.7, 1124:6.12.1, 1124:6.12.2, 1124:7.3.20.2,
1124:7.3.20.4
Magazine storage of 1124:Chap. 5
Maximum quantity limitations 1124:4.7, 1124:4.12.2
Separation distances 1124:4.6.4, 1124:4.6.7.2, 1124:4.6.8.2, 1124:4.6.9.3
Pyrotechnic devices 1123:1.1.2(5), 1123:1.1.2(6), 1123:9.2.1, 1123:9.2.10

Assembly occupancies 101:12.7.3, 101:13.7.3, 101:A.12.7.3(3)(a), 101:A.13.7.3(3)(a)
Definition 1123:3.3.9.2, 1126:3.3.45
Facilities 5000:6.4.2.25
Proximate audience, use before see Pyrotechnics
Transportation of 1126:4.1, 1126:5.2
Pyrotechnic equipment 1126:7.3
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Pyrotechnic laboratories
Definition 1124:3.3.60, 1124:A.3.3.60
Separation distances 1124:4.6.9
Pyrotechnic manufacturers 1126:1.3.2, 1126:Chap. 7

Pyrotechnic materials 1123:7.5.8, 1123:7.6.2.1, 1123:7.6.2.2, 1123:7.6.3, 1123:7.6.5, 1123:8.1.7,

1123:8.1.8, 1126:7.1, 1126:8.2, 1126:8.5, 1126:8.7.1, 1126:8.7.1.2, 1126:8.7.2, 1126:A.7.1(4),
1126:A.8.2.1, 1126:A.8.5.7, 1126:B.1(3) see also Pyrotechnic composition
Definition 1123:3.3.31, 1124:3.3.39.5, 1124:A.3.3.39.5, 1126:3.3.47, 1126:A.3.3.47
Deteriorated 1124:5.4.10
Manufacturing operations 1124:Chap. 4
Storage of 1126:Chap. 5
Transportation of 1124:Chap. 8, 1126:Chap. 4, 1126:5.2
Pyrotechnic operators 1126:6.3.2(4), 1126:7.1, 1126:7.3, 1126:8.1.3, 1126:8.1.5, 1126:8.3.5.1,

1126:8.3.5.2, 1126:8.5.5.3, 1126:A.7.1(4)
Definition 1126:3.3.48, 1126:A.3.3.48
Duties of 1126:8.2.2.2, 1126:8.2.5, 1126:8.3.8, 1126:8.6.3, 1126:8.6.5, 1126:8.7.1.1, 1126:8.7.3
Licensing requirements 1126:6.3.2(8), 1126:Annex C
Protective clothing 1126:8.5.7, 1126:A.8.5.7
Qualifications of 1126:6.3.2(6) to 6.3.2(8), 1126:6.3.2(10), 1126:6.5.1
Pyrotechnics 1124:5.7.5 see also Fireworks

Definition 1123:3.3.33, 1124:3.3.63, 1126:3.3.50
Preloads 1124:4.14.4.1(2)
Definition 1124:D.1.32, 1126:3.3.41
Special effects 140:4.3, 140:4.4.1, 140:5.3, 140:5.4.1, 140:A.4.3.1, 1124:5.7.5, 1126:8.2.2.3.1,
1126:8.2.2.3.2, 1126:8.3.6, 1126:A.8.3.6
Definition 1123:3.3.32, 1124:3.3.62, 1124:D.1.33, 1126:3.3.49
Theatrical 1123:D.3.7, 1123:D.5, 1124:C.3
Definition 1123:D.2.17, 1124:C.2.17
Use before a proximate audience 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:65.3, 1124:C.2.17, 1124:C.3, 1126 see
also Flame effects before an audience
Pyroxylin plastic 1:Table 1.12.20(a)

Definition 42:3.3.5
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.6.2, 909:16.10.6
Storage of 13:21.8, 42, 5000:6.4.2.56
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Q-switch
Definition 115:3.3.31, 115:A.3.3.31
Q-switched lasers
QR see Quick-response (QR) sprinklers
QREC see Quick-response extended coverage (QREC) sprinklers
QRES see Quick-response early suppression (QRES) sprinklers
Qualification
Qualifications, professional see Professional qualifications
Qualified
Definition 25:3.3.29, 96:3.3.38, 472:3.3.51
Qualified agency 54:4.1

Definition 54:3.3.83, 211:3.3.122, 241:3.3.2, 241:A.3.3.2
Qualified persons 70B:5.3.1, 70B:7.2, 70B:21.6, 70B:23.2.2

Definition 20:3.3.39, 31:3.3.49, 45:3.3.52, 55:3.3.49, 70:100 .I, 70B:3.3.58, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.79,
79:A.3.3.79, 303:3.3.19, 326:3.3.22, 326:A.3.3.22, 329:3.3.15, 1071:3.3.20, 1404:3.3.25,
1451:3.3.10, 1500:3.3.77, 1583:3.3.23, 1901:3.3.140, 1906:3.3.79, 1911:3.3.100
Quality assessment 450:12.5.2.4(B)

Quality assurance 450:4.13, 450:10.10.2, 5000:1.7.6.6.1.3, 5000:5.3.7, 5000:37.5.4, 5000:Chap. 40,

5000:41.4, 5000:43.5
Definition 450:3.3.51, 5000:3.3.501, 5000:40.1.3.3
Quality assurance plan 5000:40.3.1.1, 5000:40.3.2, 5000:40.3.3

Definition 5000:3.3.502, 5000:40.1.3.4
Quality assurance program 5000:40.2.3, 5000:40.2.8 to 40.2.10, 5000:A.40.2.3.3

Definition 5000:3.3.503, 5000:40.1.3.5
Emergency medical service 450:5.5.3.2.1(13), 450:Chap. 8, 450:10.7, 450:13.10
Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:4.5
Quality control program

Definition 5000:3.3.504, 5000:40.1.3.6
Quality improvement 450:7.4(9), 450:12.5.2.4(B)

Quantity distance (Q-D)

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Definition 495:3.3.16.4, 495:A.3.3.16.4
Quench furnaces see Integral quench furnaces
Queue
Quick connectors 58:5.9.6

Quick-disconnect devices 54:7.7.1.6, 54:7.7.2.1, 54:9.6.5, 501:10.4.3.3, 501:10.4.3.4, 501:10.4.3.7,

501:10.4.12.2.2, 501:10.4.12.2.3
Definition 54:3.3.28.3, 501:10.2.34
Quick matches 1123:4.1.4, 1123:4.6.4, 1124:5.7.5, 1124:C.4.2.4

Definition 1123:3.3.23.3, 1123:A.3.3.23.3, 1123:D.2.11, 1124:C.2.14, 1124:D.1.34, 1126:D.1.25
Quick-opening devices 13:7.2.4, 13:7.3.2.3.2, 13:7.4.3.8, 13:24.2.3.2.1, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.4.4,

25:A.13.4.4.1.2.3 to A.13.4.4.3.3
Quick-response early suppression (QRES) sprinklers

Definition 13:3.6.2.7, 13:A.3.6.2.7, 25:3.3.31.11
Quick-response extended coverage (QREC) sprinklers

Definition 13:3.6.2.8, 25:3.3.31.12
Quick-response (QR) sprinklers 1:13.3.2.9.4, 1:13.3.2.13.5, 1:13.3.2.15.6, 1:A.13.3.2.9.4,

13:8.4.1.2, 13:8.4.5.3, 13:8.6.7.2(7), 13:8.8.7.2(7), 13:8.12.5.3.4, 13:11.2.3.2.3, 13:12.6.6,
13:14.5.2.1, 13:14.5.2.4, 13:16.3.3.5, 13:17.3.3.4, 13:A.3.6.1, 13:A.8.4, 13:D.9, 150:9.2.3,
5000:19.3.5.3, 5000:19.3.6.1(1), 5000:24.3.5.7, 5000:25.3.5.8, 5000:A.19.3.5.3
Animal housing facilities 13:21.23.2.1
Apartment building dwelling units 13:21.20.19.2.2
Cleanrooms 13:21.26.2.2, 13:A.21.26.2.2, 13:A.21.26.2.3
Definition 13:3.6.2.9, 13:A.3.6.2.9, 25:3.3.31.13
Extra hazard occupancies 13:11.2.3.2.2.2
Guest rooms or suites 13:21.20.17.2.2
Light hazard occupancies 13:8.3.3.1(1), 13:8.3.3.2, 13:8.3.3.4, 13:A.8.3.3.1
Maintenance 25:5.4.1.3, 25:A.5.4.1.3
Permitted uses 13R:6.7.7.1.3, 13R:6.7.7.1.4, 13R:6.7.7.2.1, 13R:6.7.7.3, 13R:6.8.2.2(2),
13R:6.8.3.3, 13R:A.1.1, 13R:A.6.8.3.3
Rubber tire storage protection 13:A.18.4
Quilted
Quint apparatus 1710:5.2.3.4

Copyright NFPA
Quint fire apparatus 1901:4.2.1(5), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 9, 1912:Table 4.8.2, 1912:D.2
Definition 1901:3.3.141, 1901:A.3.3.141, 1912:3.3.39, 1912:A.3.3.39
R
Racetracks 5000:6.4.2.57 see also Animal housing facilities
Motorsports venue, emergency and safety operations at 610
Raceways 70:225.22, 70:230.7, 70:300.4 to 300.20, 70:300.50, 2010:6.4.1.3 see also Tubing
Adjustment factors for more than three current-carrying conductors in raceway 70:Table B.310.11
Bonding 70:250 .V, 70:501.30(A), 70:502.30(A), 70:503.30(A), 70:505.25(A), 70E:420.1(A)(1)
CATV coaxial cable 70:820.110, 70:820.133, 70:820.154, 70:820.182
Cellular concrete floor raceways 70:372
Cellular metal floor raceways 70:374
Communications circuits 70:800.110, 70:800.133(A)(1), 70:800.154, 70:800.182
Concealed
Cords, flexible, installed in 70:400.14
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.17, 79:3.3.80, 501:11.2.35
Drainage 70:225.22, 70:230.53
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.1.6 to 4.1.9, 73:4.6
Emergency circuits, independent 70:700.9(B)
Expansion joints 70:250.98, 70:300.7(B), 70:352.44
Exposed to different temperatures 70:300.7
Fire barrier system 805:5.11(5), 805:5.11.5, 805:6.2.3.6, 805:A.5.11.5
Grounding70:250.IV, 70:250.132
Industrial machinery 79:13.4.2, 79:13.5, 79:A.13.5.2 to A.13.5.7
Inspection 70B:11.4, 70B:24.4.5, 70B:29.3.2
Layouts 70B:6.2.2.3
Luminaires (fixtures) as70:410.64
Maintenance 70E:215.3
Manufactured housing 501:11.3.11(2), 501:11.14
Network-powered broadband communications cables70:830.110, 70:830.133(A)(1),
70:830.154(B)(2)
Optical fiber cable 70:770.3, 70:770.12, 70:770.26, 70:770.154, 70:770.182
Definition 70:770.2
Pliable 70:362.2
Copyright NFPA
Service 70:230.7, 70:230.53, 70:230.54, 70:230 .III, 73:4.1.6 to 4.1.9
Signaling Class I circuits70:725.48, 70:725.51
Surface 70:386, 70:388
Underfloor 70:390
Rack-mounted equipment, in health care occupancies 99:10.2.3.8
Rack storage 1:34.1.1.2(1), 1:34.1.1.2(6), 1:34.1.2, 1:34.7, 1:A.34.7.1 to A.34.7.3.4.2.1(1), 1:Annex

K, 5000:7.4.3.6.4, 5000:44.5, 5000:D.6.3 see also Racks
Aerosol products 30B:Tables 6.3.2.7(e) to (l), 30B:6.3.2.17, 30B:6.3.2.18, 30B:6.3.4.1,
30B:6.3.4.2, 30B:6.3.4.4, 30B:6.3.5.2, 30B:7.4.4
Arrays 30B:B.2
Cotton, baled 1:L.3.2
Definition 30B:3.3.23, 30B:A.3.3.23
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.4.4.3.3, 1:66.4.4.4.3, 1:66.4.4.4.5, 1:66.4.5.2.5,
1:66.4.8.1.2, 1:66.4.8.2.2, 1:66.4.8.6, 30:9.3.5, 30:9.3.9, 30:9.3.10, 30:12.3.5 to12.3.8,
30:12.6.2.3, 30:12.8.1.1, 30:12.8.2, 30:12.8.4, 30:13.3.4, 30:13.3.5, 30:13.6.2, 30:13.6.3,
30:14.6.1, 30:15.3.1, 30:15.3.2, 30:15.3.4, 30:16.3.3, 30:16.3.4, 30:16.5.2, 30:A.9.3.10.3,
30:Table A.16.1.1(a), 30:Table A.16.1.1(b), 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.8.3, 303:6.3.4, 303:6.5, 303:7.2.3, 303:A.6.3.4.1, 303:A.6.3.4.3
Oxidizers 1:Table 70.2.6.3.7.2, 1:Table 70.2.7.3.7.2
Sprinkler systems 13:9.2.1.2, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:13.3, 13:Chap. 16, 13:Annex C
High-expansion foam systems 13:16.1.5, 13:16.3.5.1
Oxidizers, storage of 13:Table 21.30.1.2.1, 13:21.30.1.2.2, 13:21.30.1.2.3, 13:Table
21.30.1.3.2, 13:Table 21.30.1.3.3
Pallets, idle 13:12.12.2.3, 13:12.12.3
Plastics storage 13:Chap. 17, 13:C.9 to C.13, 13:C.19 to C.22
Retail display/storage 13:20.3
Refrigerated spaces 13:7.9.2.8.3, 13:7.9.2.8.4
Rubber tires 13:Table 18.4(a) to Table 18.4(d), 13:18.5
Steel columns, protection of 13:16.1.4, 13:C.10
Storage over 25 ft in height 13:16.1.11, 13:16.3.5.1, 13:17.1.10, 13:17.3, 13:A.17.3.1.1 to
A.17.3.4.1.3, 13:C.9
Storage up to and including 25 ft in height 13:16.1.10, 13:16.2, 13:17.1.9, 13:17.2,
13:A.16.2.1.3.1 to A.16.2.5.1.1, 13:A.17.2.1.1 to A.17.2.5.1.1, 13:C.9, 13:C.11, 13:C.13
Sprinklers see Rack storage sprinklers
Rack storage sprinklers 13:8.3.2.7, 13:8.5.5.3.3, 13:8.6.5.3.5, 13:8.8.5.3.4, 13:8.12.5.3.3,

13:8.13.3.1, 13:8.17.5.1.3(5), 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:A.8.3.2.7, 13:A.8.5.5.3.3
Ceilings, on see Ceilings, Sprinkler systems
Copyright NFPA
In-rack see In-rack sprinkler systems
Racks 40:4.5, 40:6.3.6.1, 40:6.3.6.5 see also Rack storage

Definition 1:3.3.195, 1:A.3.3.195, 13:3.9.3.7, 13:A.3.9.3.7
Double-row 1:A.34.7.3.1(1), 1:Fig. A.34.8.1(d), 13:16.1.6, 13:16.1.10, 13:16.1.11, 13:16.2.1.3.1,
13:16.2.1.3.2, 13:16.2.2.1, 13:16.2.3.1, 13:16.2.4.1.1, 13:16.2.4.2.1, 13:16.2.4.2.3, 13:16.2.4.2.4,
13:16.2.5.1.2, 13:16.3.1.1, 13:16.3.2.1, 13:16.3.3.1, 13:16.3.4.1.1, 13:16.3.4.2.2, 13:17.1.2.1,
13:17.1.5.1, 13:17.1.5.2, 13:17.1.9, 13:17.1.10, 13:17.2.1, 13:17.2.2.1, 13:17.2.3.1, 13:17.3.1.2,
13:17.3.3.1, 13:17.3.4.1.1, 13:17.3.4.1.4, 13:17.3.4.2.1, 13:A.16.2.1.3.1, 13:A.16.2.1.3.2,
13:A.16.2.4.2.1, 13:A.16.2.4.2.3, 13:A.16.2.4.2.4, 13:A.16.3.1.1, 13:A.16.3.4.1.1, 13:A.17.2.1.1,
13:A.17.2.1.8, 13:C.8, 13:C.11, 13:C.13 to C.16, 13:C.21, 13:C.23
Definition 1:3.3.195.1, 13:3.9.3.7.1, 13:A.3.9.3.7(1)
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3.1
Extended term storage 40:6.5.5.5
Definition 40:3.3.5, 40:A.3.3.5
Loading
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.6, 11:A.5.6
Movable 1:A.34.7.3.1(4), 13:16.1.3, 13:17.1.3
Definition 1:3.3.195.2, 1:A.3.3.195.2, 13:3.9.3.7.2, 13:A.3.9.3.7(4)
Multiple-row 1:A.34.7.3.1(3), 13:16.1.6, 13:16.1.10, 13:16.1.11, 13:16.2.1.3.1, 13:16.2.1.3.3,
13:16.2.2.1, 13:16.2.3.1, 13:16.2.4.1.2, 13:16.2.4.1.3, 13:16.2.4.2.2, 13:16.2.4.2.5, 13:16.3.1.2,
13:16.3.2.1, 13:16.3.3.1, 13:16.3.4.1.3, 13:16.3.4.2.3, 13:17.1.2.1, 13:17.1.5.1, 13:17.1.5.2,
13:17.1.9, 13:17.1.10, 13:17.2.1, 13:17.2.2.1, 13:17.2.3.1, 13:17.3.3.1, 13:17.3.4.1.3,
13:A.16.2.1.3.1, 13:A.16.2.4.2.2, 13:A.16.3.4.1.3, 13:A.17.2.1.1, 13:A.17.2.1.8, 13:A.17.3.4.1.3,
13:C.11, 13:C.13, 13:C.14, 13:C.21
Definition 1:3.3.195.3, 13:3.9.3.7.3, 13:A.3.9.3.7(3)
Portable 1:Figs. 1:A.34.8.1(a) to (e), 1:Fig. A.34.7.3.1(j), 13:16.2.1.3.2, 13:16.2.1.3.3, 13:Table
18.4(a), 13:Table 18.4(c), 13:Table 18.4(d), 13:A.16.2.1.3.2, 13:C.15
Definition 1:3.3.195.4, 1:A.3.3.195.4, 13:3.9.3.7.4
Powered equipment (fire apparatus) 1901:15.4
Single-row 13:16.1.6, 13:16.1.11, 13:16.2.1.3.1, 13:16.2.1.3.2, 13:16.2.2.1, 13:16.2.3.1,
13:16.2.4.1.1, 13:16.2.4.2.1, 13:16.2.4.2.3, 13:16.2.5.1.2, 13:16.3.1.1, 13:16.3.2.1, 13:16.3.3.1,
13:16.3.4.1.2, 13:17.1.2.1, 13:17.1.5.1, 13:17.1.5.2, 13:17.1.9, 13:17.1.10, 13:17.2.1,
13:17.2.2.1, 13:17.2.3.1, 13:17.3.1.2, 13:17.3.3.1, 13:17.3.4.1.2, 13:17.3.4.1.4, 13:A.16.2.1.3.1,
13:A.16.2.1.3.2, 13:A.16.2.4.2.1, 13:A.16.2.4.2.3, 13:A.16.3.1.1, 13:A.16.3.4.1.2, 13:A.17.2.1.1,
13:A.17.2.1.8, 13:C.11, 13:C.14 to C.16, 13:C.21, 13:C.23
Definition 1:3.3.195.5, 13:3.9.3.7.5
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3.1
Radar
Aircraft 407:4.1.4, 407:A.4.1.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Ground 1:42.4.2.1.4, 1:42.4.2.1.5, 1:A.42.4.2.1.5, 402:6.2.5
Marine 1925:17.2.2, 1925:A.17.2.2
Radiant burners
Combustion safeguards 86:8.9.2.2, 86:A.8.9.2.2
Radiant exposure 115:5.1.2(1)

Definition 115:3.3.32, 115:A.3.3.32
Radiant flux of floor, critical test for 253
Radiant heat
Exterior wall assemblies, ignitibility test 268
Fire investigations 921:5.7.4.1.1.6, 921:5.7.4.2.2, 921:5.7.4.2.3, 921:5.9.2.2.1, 921:5.10.2.4,
921:5.10.2.6, 921:6.2.11, 921:6.3.2.1.4, 921:6.3.2.3, 921:6.3.4.1, 921:6.3.5, 921:6.3.7.8.3,
921:7.2.2.1, 921:16.10.2.20, 921:23.7.2.4
Radiant panel index

Radiant protective performance (RPP) 1977:7.1.1, 1977:7.5.1, 1977:8.2, 1977:A.1.2.1

Radiant tube burners

Explosion resistance of 86:6.2.10.6, 86:A.6.2.10.6
Definition 86:3.3.16, 86:A.3.3.16
Radiant tube heating systems 86:6.5.2, 86:8.4.1.5, 86:8.4.1.6, 86:8.4.2.4, 86:8.7.2.1, 86:12.10.3.2
Radiated heat 921:6.2.11, 921:6.3.4.1
Radiation see also Radioactive materials

Applications 801:C.5
Definition 550:3.4.27, 801:3.3.26, 801:A.3.3.26, 921:3.3.132
Electromagnetic 99:D.2.2.5
Equipment in hyperbaric chambers 99:20.3.2.6, 99:A.20.3.2.6
Exposure to 80A:4.1.1, 80A:4.2.1
External 801:C.3.4
Fire investigations 921:5.5.1.3, 921:5.5.4, 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.3, 921:5.8.3.4, 921:5.9.2.2.1,
921:5.10.2.6, 921:6.3.1.1, 921:6.3.3.2.3, 921:6.3.3.2.4, 921:14.2.5.1, 921:20.4.2.1, 921:A.5.8.3.4
Hazards 801:C.3, 801:C.11.6
High-frequency 99:D.2.2.5.2
Copyright NFPA
Internal 801:C.3.5
Ionizing 1991:1.1.6
Nonionizing 79:A.4.4.7, 99:D.3.8
Nuclear
Special hazards in nuclear facilities 801:Chap. 7
Protection from 801:7.4, 801:C.3
Shielding 804:6.8, 804:8.3.3, 805:6.2.3.7(2)
Sources of 801:Annex C
Radiation area
Radiation machines 801:C.9.3
Radiation worker
Radio alarm repeater station receiver (RARSR) 72:8.6.2.5.2, 72:8.6.3.5.1

Radio alarm supervising station receiver (RASSR) 72:8.6.3.5.4.2, 72:8.6.3.5.5

Radio alarm system (RAS) 72:8.4.5.6.2(1), 72:8.5.3.4(3), 72:8.6.2.4.1 to 8.6.2.4.3, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4,

72:9.5.3, 72:10.4.11, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.9.5.3.1.1.1, 72:A.9.5.3.4.3, 72:A.10.4.11 see also
Digital alarm radio system (DARS)
Low-power radio system requirements 72:6.17, 72:A.6.17
Microwave radio systems, private 72:8.6.3.2.1.4, 72:8.6.3.7, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2,
72:Table 10.4.4, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.8.6.3.7.1, 72:A.8.6.3.7.2(4)
One-way private 72:8.6.2.5.2, 72:8.6.3.5, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.5.2
Two-way in-building radio communication enhancement 72:6.10.2, 72:A.6.10.2
Two-way radio frequency (RF) multiplex systems 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.5.3, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4,
72:8.6.3.4, 72:Table A.8.6.1, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A), 72:A.8.6.3.4.4
Classifications, adverse conditions 72:8.6.3.4.4, 72:A.8.6.3.4.4
Inspection 72:Table 10.3.1
Loading capacities 72:8.6.3.4.5, 72:Table 8.6.3.4.5
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Copyright NFPA
Transmission channel 72:8.6.3.4.3
Radio alarm transmitter (RAT) 72:8.6.2.4.3, 72:8.6.2.5.2, 72:8.6.3.5.1, 72:8.6.3.5.2(3),

72:8.6.3.5.4.1, 72:8.6.3.5.4.5, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Radio channels see Channels (transmission)
Radio circuits 1221:11.3.4, 1221:12.2.2

Records 1221:12.2.2
Radio equipment 70:810

Conventional 1221:9.3.3, 1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(5), 1221:A.9.3.3.1
Fire apparatus 1901:15.2, 1901:24.10.2, 1901:A.15.2
Portable 1221:9.1.2.6.1, 1221:9.3.1.2, 1221:9.3.1.4, 1221:9.3.4.1.4 to 9.3.4.1.6, 1221:9.3.4.1.15,
1221:9.3.4.1.18, 1221:9.4.1.2, 1221:A.9.3.4.1.6, 1221:A.9.3.4.1.18
Two-way equipment 1221:9.3.6, 1221:9.4.1.3
Radio frequency see Frequency
Radio-frequency diathermy see Diathermy, radio-frequency
Radio pocket pagers see Pagers/paging systems
Radio signals, private 72:8.5.3.4(3), 72:8.6.3.1.2, 72:A.8.6.3.1.2

Radio suppression 414:4.4.7, 414:6.3.7

Radio systems
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting operations 402:4.4.1, 402:4.4.2, 402:4.4.4, 402:5.2.1, 402:5.2.2,
402:10.4.2.1, 402:D.3, 424:5.10, 424:5.12.2, 424:11.1.2, 424:11.2.2, 424:11.3.1, 424:A.12.2,
424:D.3, 424:D.4, 424:E.2, 424:G.3
Standbys 402:6.2.4, 402:7.2.3.2, 402:7.2.4.1
Alerting systems 1221:9.4, 1221:A.9.4.2.1, 1221:A.9.4.3
Community antenna television and radio distribution (CATV) systems 70:820
Digital 1221:9.1.1.4(4), 1221:9.3.3.2, 1221:9.3.4.2, 1221:A.9.1.1.4(4)(a)
Dispatch systems 1221:7.4.17, 1221:9.1.2.1, 1221:9.1.2.6, 1221:9.3, 1221:9.4.1.3, 1221:9.5,
1221:A.9.1.2.1, 1221:A.9.1.2.6, 1221:A.9.3.1.1 to A.9.3.8.5.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:8.9.2.1(2), 130:9.6.5, 130:9.8.4, 130:9.12.5, 130:10.3
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.5, 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.5, 502:12.5.4, 502:12.9, 502:A.7.5
Incident management systems 1561:5.3.7, 1561:6.1 to 6.3, 1561:A.5.3.7.2, 1561:A.6.2.2,
Copyright NFPA
1561:A.6.2.3
Marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:16.1.1 to 16.1.3, 1925:A.16.1.1, 1925:A.16.1.2
Paging systems see Pagers/paging systems
Trunked radio 1221:9.1.1.4(6), 1221:9.3.4, 1221:A.9.3.4.1 to A.9.3.4.1.25
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.5.3, 1143:A.6.5.3, 1143:B.4.4.1, 1143:B.4.5
Radioactive materials see also Radiation

Air transport of 402:Annex B
Military aircraft carrying nuclear weapons 402:B.6 to B.11
Aircraft incidents involving 402:B.5
Classification 472:J.8
Decontamination see Decontamination
Emergency preparedness 99:C.12.3.9
Facilities handling 801, 5000:6.4.2.58
Fume hoods used with 99:6.4.3.3, 99:A.6.4.3.3
Hazardous materials technicians with radioactive material specialty 472:Annex G
Packaging 472:5.2.1.1.6, 472:7.2.1.1.3, 472:7.2.3.1.3, 472:7.2.3.5, 472:A.5.2.1.1.6
Definition 472:3.3.43.3, 472:A.3.3.43.3
Pre-incident planning for 1620:8.4.4, 1620:13.6(3), 1620:(4), 1620:19.6.6
Radiological agent-specific tasks, hazardous material responders assigned 472:Annex D
Static electricity neutralizers 77:7.5.4
Waste see Waste, Radioactive
Radioactive particulates 1991:1.1.2, 1991:1.1.6, 1991:1.2.1, 1991:A.1.1.1, 1991:A.1.2.1

Definition 1991:3.3.53, 1991:A.3.3.53
Radioactivity
Nature of hazard 801:C.3.2
Radiographic equipment see X-ray equipment
Radioisotope hoods
Radioisotopes 801:C.5.2, 801:C.5.3
Radiological agents730:B.7.7 to B.7.12, 921:12.3.3

Definition 1951:3.3.88, 2112:3.3.2.2, 2113:3.3.1.2
Competencies of 472:Annex D
Copyright NFPA
Radiological particulate terrorism agents 1994:1.1.6, 1994:A.1.1.6, 1999:1.3.1, 1999:A.1.1.2 see

also CBRN terrorism agents
Definition 1851:3.3.74, 1851:A.3.3.74, 1951:3.3.89, 1951:A.3.3.89, 1971:3.3.111, 1971:A.3.3.104,
1994:3.3.1.5, 1999:3.3.67, 1999:A.3.3.67
Radionuclide
Radios see also Radio equipment; Radio systems

Railings see Handrails
Railroads see Railways
Rails (fire apparatus) 1911:19.8.6.6, 1911:19.8.6.8, 1911:A.19.8.6.6(2)(b), 1911:A.19.8.6.8(2),

1911:A.19.8.6.8(3)(b)
Base see Base rails
Top
Top rails 1911:19.8.6.6, 1911:A.19.8.6.6(2)(b)
Rails (marine vessels)

Grab rails
Definition 1925:3.3.43, 1925:A.3.3.43
Life or deck rails
Railways
Definition 495:3.3.40, 1124:3.3.64, 1125:3.3.23
Equipment
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 14.6.2
LP-Gas tank cars 58:6.12.11, 58:6.18.2.3, 58:6.18.2.6, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.26.4.1,
58:7.2.3.6 to 7.2.3.8, 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:4.5.4, 59:4.8.4, 59:5.9.4.1, 59:11.2.2, 59:11.2.3,
59:A.4.5.2.2, 59:A.11.2.2.4, 59:A.11.2.3.2
Marine terminals, at 307:5.3.2, 307:5.3.3, 307:10.2
Tank cars 77:8.8, 77:9.12.1
Wildland fire ignition source 921:26.7.2.8
Explosives handling and storage, separation from 495:5.3.3, 495:6.2.1, 495:6.2.2.1, 495:6.5.1(5),
495:7.2.1.1, 495:7.4.3.1.1, 495:Tables 9.4.1(a) to (d), 495:9.4.2.1, 495:10.1.13
Copyright NFPA
1124:4.6.6, 1124:5.1.2, 1124:5.1.4, 1124:5.6.2
Hazardous materials incident responders 472:5.2.1.1.1, 472:5.2.1.2.1, 472:7.2.1.1.1, 472:7.2.1.2.1,
472:7.2.3.1.1(7), 472:Chap. 12
Definition 472:3.3.33.4, 472:A.3.3.33.4
Lightning protection 780:K.5.6
Placarding of cars 495:12.1.3
Subterranean spaces 520:5.7.2, 520:6.1.4.4, 520:6.2.1, 520:6.3.3
Terminals, explosives at 495:Chap. 12
Tracks, classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:Table 6.7.5,
901:A.6.5.3
Raintight
Definition 70:100 .I, 501:11.2.36
Raising system (rescue) 1670:6.3.4(18), 1670:6.3.5(18), 1670:6.4.2(5), 1670:7.3.3(10),

1670:A.6.3.4(18), 1670:A.6.3.5(18), 1670:A.7.3.3(10)
Definition 1670:3.3.96, 1670:A.3.3.96
Ramadas 225:8.4
Definition 225:3.3.24, 501A:3.3.13
Ramps 101:7.2.5, 101:7.6.2, 101:7.7.4, 101:A.7.2.5.6.1, 101:A.7.2.5.6.2, 5000:11.1.6.3,

5000:11.1.7.2, 5000:11.2.5, 5000:11.6.3, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:11.8.1.1, 5000:11.9.1.2,
5000:15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:A.11.1.7.2, 5000:A.11.2.5.7.1, 5000:A.11.2.5.7.2, 5000:A.11.6.3,
5000:A.11.8.1.1
Airport see Airport ramps
Aisles 5000:16.2.5.6.4, 5000:16.2.5.6.5, 5000:16.2.5.6.9, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.5,
5000:A.16.2.5.6.9
Animal housing facilities 150:11.2.2.2, 150:12.2.2.2, 150:13.2.2.2, 150:A.11.2.2.2,
150:A.12.2.2.2.2, 150:A.13.2.2.2.2
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.6, 101:31.2.2.6, 5000:25.2.2.6, 5000:25.2.3.2, 5000:25.3.4.1.1
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.6, 101:Table 12.2.3.2, 101:12.2.5.6.4 to 12.2.5.6.9,
101:12.2.5.8.1, 101:13.2.2.6, 101:Table 13.2.3.2, 101:13.2.5.6.4 to 13.2.5.6.9, 101:13.2.5.8.1,
101:A.12.2.5.6.4 to A.12.2.5.6.9, 101:A.12.2.5.8.1, 101:A.13.2.5.6.4 to A.13.2.5.6.9,
101:A.13.2.5.8.1, 5000:7.6.3.9(4), 5000:16.2.2.6, 5000:Table 16.2.3.2.1, 5000:16.2.3.2.2(4),
5000:16.2.3.3.3, 5000:16.2.5.6.4, 5000:16.2.5.6.5, 5000:16.2.5.6.9, 5000:16.3.1(1),
5000:16.4.2.3(4), 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.5, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.9
Boat launch 5000:12.6.2.10
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.6, 101:39.2.2.6, 5000:28.2.1.3.1, 5000:28.2.1.3.2,
5000:28.2.2.6
Definition 1:3.3.196, 101:3.3.194, 101:A.3.3.194, 5000:3.3.505, 5000:11.2.5, 5000:A.11.2.5.7.1,
5000:A.11.2.5.7.2
Details 101:7.2.5.3
Copyright NFPA
5000:21.2.2.6, 5000:21.2.3.2
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.5.6.3.1, 130:A.5.5.6.3.1.2
Fueling, aircraft see Aircraft fuel, Ramps
Glazing adjacent to 5000:46.5.2.1(11), 5000:46.5.2.2(4)
Guards see Guards (structural)
Handrails see Handrails
101:19.2.3.4, 101:19.2.3.5, 101:A.18.2.3.4, 101:A.18.2.3.5(1), 101:A.18.2.3.5(4), 101:A.19.2.3.4,
5000:19.2.2.6, 5000:19.2.3.3, 5000:19.2.3.4, 5000:19.2.4.2(4), 5000:A.19.2.3.3,
5000:A.19.2.3.4(1), 5000:A.19.2.3.4(4)
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.6, 101:29.2.2.6, 5000:24.2.2.6, 5000:24.2.3.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.6, 5000:29.2.2.6, 5000:29.2.5.3
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.6, 101:37.2.2.6, 5000:27.2.1.2, 5000:27.2.2.6, 5000:27.2.3.2
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.2.2, 101:24.2.5, 5000:22.2.2.2, 5000:22.2.5
Outside 101:7.2.5.6
Parking structures 88A:4.4.2 to 4.4.4, 88A:4.6, 88A:A.4.4.3, 101:42.8.2.2.6, 101:42.8.3.1.1.3,
101:A.42.8.3.1.1.3(3), 5000:7.4.3.6.5(2), 5000:30.8.2.2.6, 5000:30.8.3.1.1.3 to 30.8.3.1.1.5
Performance-based design option 101:5.3.2(5), 5000:5.3.2(5)
Play areas 5000:12.45.14.2.5
Rams (powered rescue tools) 1936:6.1.3, 1936:7.1.2, 1936:8.3, 1936:8.5, 1936:8.12

Range safety officers 1127:4.1, 1127:4.4, 1127:4.16.1 to 4.16.4, 1127:4.18

Definition 1127:3.3.12, 1127:A.3.3.12
Ranges 31:10.2.4, 70:422.16(B)(3), 70:422.16(B)(4), 70:422.33(B) see also Cooking appliances;

Cooking equipment
Chimney selection 211:Table 5.2.2.1
Circuit load 70:220.18, 70:220.40, 70:220.55, 70:220.82(B)(1)
Definition 31:3.3.50, 211:3.3.124
Gas
Copyright NFPA
Manufactured housing 501:5.3.2.4, 501:5.3.3.1(1), 501:5.3.3.2, 501:5.4, 501:5.8.3.2(2),
501:10.8.4, 501:10.8.6, 501:10.9.5, 501:11.3.1, 501:11.5(3), 501:11.8.7, 501:11.9.2.2,
501:11.9.3.3, 501:11.11.1, 501:11.11.2, 501:A.5.3.2.4, 501:A.5.8.3.2(2)
Mobile homes 70:550.15(E), 70:550.16(A)(1)
Mounting 211:12.5.1.2
Receptacles 70:250.140
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.6.5, 1192:5.6.6.5, 1192:5.9.1.2(F), 1192:6.4.7.6
Rapid intervention
Crew/company 1006:9.2.14, 1006:17.3.7, 1006:17.3.8, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1500:8.5.16, 1500:8.8,
1500:A.8.8.4, 1561:4.5.8, 1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:A.5.3.19, 1561:C.1.3, 1561:C.2.1
Definition 1006:3.3.142, 1006:A.3.3.142, 1081:3.3.18, 1500:3.3.78, 1500:A.3.3.78,
1561:3.3.44, 1561:A.3.3.44, 1710:3.3.29, 1710:A.3.3.29, 1720:3.3.24, 1720:A.3.3.24
Deployment 1710:5.2.4.3.2, 1710:5.4.5, 1720:4.6.6, 1720:4.9.5, 1720:A.4.6.1
Fire brigades 1081:6.2.9, 1081:7.2.10, 1081:8.2.3(A), 1081:A.6.2.9
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.2.6, 1006:9.2.14
Team 1521:6.2.2, 1521:A.6.1.4, 1521:A.6.2.2, 1521:A.6.4.4, 1521:A.6.5.4
Definition 1410:3.3.14, 1410:A.3.3.14
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.1, 1006:8.1.2, 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.1,
1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1006:F.7
Vehicle/machinery rescue 1006:A.10.1.3
Water rescue 1006:11.1.10, 1006:11.2.1, 1006:14.2.1
Rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection system (RIC UAC) 1852:7.1.2.10,
1981:Table 4.3.9, 1981:6.1.4, 1981:6.4, 1981:7.15, 1981:8.20, 1981:8.21, 1981:A.6.4
Rapid response area (RRA) 403:9.1.2 to 9.1.4

Definition 403:3.3.11.3, 403:A.3.3.11.3
RARSR see Radio alarm repeater station receiver (RARSR)
RAS see Radio alarm system (RAS)
RASSR see Radio alarm supervising station receiver (RASSR)
RAT see Radio alarm transmitter (RAT)
Rated
Rated capacity
Aerial devices 1901:20.3, 1901:20.8, 1901:20.14, 1901:A.20.3.4, 1901:D.3(16)
Definition 13:3.8.1.13, 14:3.3.10, 24:3.3.13, 24:C.3.3.1, 24:D.3.3.1, 291:3.3.1, 1911:3.3.101,
Copyright NFPA
1911:3.3.102
Hydrants 24:A.7.1.2, 24:A.7.1.4, 24:D.4
Water pump 1901:16.2.1, 1901:17.3, 1901:18.2.1, 1906:9.1.1 to 9.1.7, 1906:9.2, 1906:A.9.2
Definition 1901:3.3.144, 1906:3.3.81, 1912:3.3.41
Rated discharge
Rated pressure
Rated system input

Rated vertical height

Definition 1911:3.3.103, 1911:A.3.3.103
Rates see specific rates, e.g. Purge rate
Ratings see specific ratings, e.g. Fire protection rating
Raw material
Definition 42:3.3.6
Reach, throw, row, go (rescue) 1670:9.4.7(2), 1670:9.4.8(1)

Reach/extension device 1006:11.1.6, 1006:A.11.1.6, 1006:Table G.1

Reactance
Reaction air 86:12.1.3.5, 86:A.12.1.3

Reaction gas 86:12.1.3.1, 86:12.1.3.2, 86:12.1.3.5, 86:A.12.1.3

Reactions
Chemical see Chemical reactions
Explosive see Explosive reactions
Water, with see Water-reactive materials
Reactive gas
Definition 115:3.3.10.3, 115:A.3.3.10.3
Laser systems, use in 115:Chap. 9
Reactive liquids see Unstable liquids

Copyright NFPA
Reactive materials
Definition 45:3.3.53, 99:3.3.155, 99:A.3.3.155, 329:3.3.24
Hazards, identification of 704:4.1.1(3), 704:4.1.3, 704:4.1.4, 704:4.2.3.4, 704:Chap. 7,
704:A.4.1.4, 704:A.4.2.3.2, 704:A.4.2.3.4, 704:Annex E
Reactors
Fluidized bed
Definition 820:3.3.32, 820:A.3.3.32
Nuclear see Nuclear reactors
Organic coatings manufacture 35:6.3, 35:A.6.3.1.3(1), 35:A.6.3.1.4
Readers, identification 730:8.13.2.1.2, 730:8.13.2.1.3, 731:6.1.6.2.1

Definition 730:3.3.40, 730:A.3.3.40, 731:3.3.19, 731:A.3.3.19
Readily accessible
Definition 31:3.3.51, 54:3.3.1.1, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.1.2, 79:3.3.2, 211:3.3.1.1,
211:A.3.3.1.1, 302:3.3.39, 303:3.3.20, 501:10.2.35, 501:11.2.37, 1192:3.3.43, 1901:3.3.145,
1906:3.3.82, 1925:3.3.3.1
Ready boxes (fireworks) 1123:4.2.4, 1123:8.1.5, 1123:A.4.2.4.3, 1123:A.8.1.3.1

Tenders 1123:A.8.1.3.1
Definition 1123:3.3.35, 1123:A.3.3.35
Rear box 290:4.1.10, 290:4.2

Rebuild
Reburn
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.3.2.28 to 6.4.3.2.35, 85:6.6.4.4, 85:6.6.5.2.3(B), 85:6.6.5.2.5.4
Fuel gas 85:6.4.3.2.28, 85:6.4.3.2.29, 85:6.6.3.2.2.3, 85:6.6.3.5, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.6.5.2.8, 85:6.6.5.2.9, 85:A.6.6.3.5.3, 85:A.6.6.5.2.1.3(B), 85:A.6.6.5.2.8.2
Fuel oil 85:6.4.3.2.30 to 6.4.3.2.32, 85:6.7.3.2.2.3, 85:6.7.3.5, 85:6.7.4.4, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3(B),
85:6.7.5.2.2.2, 85:6.7.5.2.3.2, 85:6.7.5.2.8, 85:6.7.5.2.9, 85:A.6.7.3.5.3, 85:A.6.7.5.2.8.2
Interlocks and trips for 85:6.4.2.2.4, 85:6.4.2.2.5, 85:6.4.2.3.10, 85:A.6.4.2.3.10(8)
Low NO operations 85:D.2.3
x
Pulverized coal 85:6.8.3.2.2.3, 85:6.8.3.5, 85:6.8.4.5, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3(B), 85:6.8.5.2.2.2,
85:6.8.5.2.5.4, 85:6.8.5.2.8, 85:6.8.5.2.9, 85:A.6.3.8.5.3, 85:A.6.8.5.2.8.2
Reburn injectors
Copyright NFPA
Multiple burner boilers, low NO operations 85:D.2.3.1
x
Receptacles 70:200.10(B), 70:210.21(B), 70:406, 70E:410.2(B), 70E:410.5(B), 70E:420.10(C)

Boxes for 70B:19.7
Branch circuits 70:210.7, 70:210.52, 70E:410.2(B)
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, use at 70E:430.11(F)
Circuit testers 70B:6.2.5.9
Configurations 70:550.10(C), 70:551.46(C), 70:552.44(C), 70B:Fig. G.1, 70B:Fig. G.2
Critical branch 70:517.33(A)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.81, 79:A.3.3.81, 501:11.2.38
Disconnecting means 70:422.33, 70:440.63
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:4.9, 73:A.4.9.7
Outlets
Electrified truck parking space supply equipment70:625.31(C), 70:626.24(B)
Electrolytic cell lines 70E:L.2
Electronic equipment, sensitive 70:647.7
Elevators 70E:430.3(E)
Fire investigations 921:8.8.2, 921:17.3.3.7
Ground-fault circuit interrupter protected 70E:410.2(B)(4)(b), 70E:410.4(B)(1), 70E:410.4(B)(2)(a)
Grounded 70E:410.2(B)(2)
Grounding type 70:250.130(C), 70:250.146, 70:406.3(A), 70:406.9, 70:517.13, 70:517.19(G),
70B:27.7.3.2, 70B:29.5.6, 70B:B.1.9, 70E:410.2(B)(1), 70E:410.2(B)(4)(a), 70E:410.2(B)(5),
70E:410.10(D)(3)
Health care occupancies 70:517.13, 70:517.18, 70:517.19, 70:517.61(B)(5), 70:517(C)(2),
99:4.3.2.2.1.3, 99:4.3.2.2.6, 99:4.3.3.2, 99:8.4.1.2.4.3, 99:10.2.4.1, 99:10.2.4.2, 99:A.4.3.2.2.6.1,
99:A.8.4.1.2.4.3(2), 99:A.10.2.4.2
Anesthetizing locations 70:517.64(F), 99:8.4.1.2.4.2, 99:13.4.1.2.6.3, 99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(2),
99:A.8.4.1.2.4.2(4), 99:E.2.4, 99:E.4.5.2.4, 99:E.4.5.2.5
Emergency systems 99:4.4.2.2.4.2, 99:4.5.2.2.4.2, 99:4.6.2.2.3.2, 99:A.4.4.2.2.4.2(B),
99:A.4.5.2.2.4.2
Grounding of 99:4.3.2.2.2.4, 99:B.1.2.2.3.2
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.7.3.10, 99:A.20.2.7.3.10
Laboratories 99:4.3.2.3
Patient bed location 70:517.18(B), 70:517.19(B)
Copyright NFPA
Selected, health care facilities 70:517.33(A)
Definition 70:517.2
Heavy-duty industrial-type 70B:19.8.1
Industrial machinery 79:7.2.5, 79:13.4.5, 79:15.1.1, 79:15.1.2
Inspection and maintenance 70B:7.5.3, 70B:19.1 to 18.3, 70B:19.8, 70B:B.1.9, 70B:Table I.1
Insulated grounded terminals 70:250.146(D), 70:517.16
Less than 50 volts 70:720.6, 70:720.7
Marinas and boatyards 70:555.19, 303:5.12, 303:5.13, 303:5.16.1, 303:5.16.3.1, 303:5.16.3.3,
303:5.18.2.1, 303:8.1.4.5, 303:A.5.12.1
Maximum cord-and-plug-connected load to 70:210.21(B)(2), 70:Table 210.21(B)(2), 70:210.23
Minimum ratings 70:406.2(B)
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.16, 302:10.15, 302:A.10.15.7
Nongrounding-type 70:250.130(C), 70:406.3(D), 70E:410.2(B)(4)(c), 70E:410.10(D)(3)
Noninterchangeable type 70E:410.2(B)(6), 70E:430.8(F)(2)
Nonmetallic extensions70:382.42
Outdoor 70:210.8(A)(3), 70:210.52(E), 70:406.8, 70:680.22(A), 70:680.32
Outlets 70:210.50, 70:220.14, 70E:410.4(B), 70E:420.7(B)(2)
Dwellings, where required 70:210.52
Manufactured housing 501:11.6, 501:11.13, 501:11.15.1
Portable electric equipment 70E:110.9(B)(2)(b), 70E:110.9(B)(3)(c), 70E:110.9(B)(4)(b),
70E:430.8(F)
Replacement 70:406.3(D)
Selected
Show windows, in 70:210.62
Stages and sets 70:530.21
Swimming pools 70:680.22(A), 70:680.32, 70:680.34, 70:680.43(A), 70:680.62(E), 70E:430.10(B)
Temporary wiring 70:590.4(D), 70:590.6(A), 70E:410.4(B)(2)(b), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(c)
Theaters 70:520.45
Recessed sprinklers
Definition 13:3.6.3.4, 25:3.3.31.14
Rechargeable (refillable) portable fire extinguishers 10:7.2.3.1, 10:7.3.2.2

Definition 10:3.4.4, 10:A.3.4.4
Copyright NFPA
Recharging
Definition 17:3.3.17, 17A:3.3.14
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.10, 17:5.8.2, 17:9.9.10, 17:11.1, 17:11.4, 17:A.11.1.3
Extinguishers, portable fire 1:13.6.6.8.1.1, 1:13.6.6.8.1.2, 1:13.6.6.8.4, 1:A.13.6.6.8.1.2,
1:A.13.6.6.8.4, 10:7.1, 10:7.3.1.2.3, 10:7.3.1.2.4, 10:7.3.3.2, 10:7.4, 10:A.7.1, 10:A.7.3.3.2,
10:A.7.4.1 to A.7.4.4.3.5, 10:F.6.3.1
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:7.1.1, 17A:7.1.4, 17A:7.4, 17A:A.7.1.1, 17A:A.7.1.4
Recidivism
Reciprocating engines 37:7.4, 37:9.2

Definition 37:3.3.3.4, 37:A.3.3.3.4
Horsepower rating 37:9.2.1
Definition 37:3.3.8, 37:A.3.3.8
Recirculation
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.2.18, 85:7.6.2.1.2.7, 85:7.8.5.2.3.2
Heat recovery steam generator liquid fuel systems85:8.4.4.3.2.3.9
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.4, 85:6.7.3.1.3, 85:6.7.3.1.12, 85:6.7.3.4, 85:6.8.3.4, 85:D.2.4
Pulverized fuel systems 85:6.8.3.4, 85:9.4.5.2.4.6
Solids or recycle
Recirculation systems
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:Chap. 13
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.5, 318:5.1, 318:5.2.1, 318:A.5.1.2
Recommended practice
Definition 1:3.2.7
Reconstruction 101:43.1.1(4), 101:43.1.2.1, 101:43.1.3.3, 101:43.1.3.4, 101:43.1.4.1,

101:43.2.2.1.4, 101:43.6, 101:43.8.1.3, 101:43.10.4, 101:A.43.6.2.2(2), 5000:1.3.4(2), 5000:Chap.
15
Definition 101:3.3.196, 150:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.507, 5000:15.2.2.4
Recorders
Cockpit voice see Cockpit voice recorders
Emergency communications systems 1221:7.6, 1221:8.3.3, 1221:A.7.6.1(3)
Definition 1221:3.3.37, 1221:3.3.40
Flight data see Flight data recorder (FDR)
Copyright NFPA
Recording equipment see Sound-recording equipment
Records
Alarm systems 1:13.7.3.2.6, 1:A.13.7.3.2.4(1), 72:4.5, 72:4.6.2, 72:6.14.3, 72:7.4.5.4, 72:9.3.5,
72:9.5.3.1.2.2, 72:9.5.3.1.3, 72:9.5.4.1 to 9.5.4.5, 72:10.6.1, 72:10.6.4, 72:A.4.5.1.1 to A.4.5.2.4,
72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.10.6.1, 72:E.2.4, 72:E.2.6
Drawings
Supervising stations 72:8.3.4.1 to 8.3.4.4, 72:8.3.7.5.1, 72:8.3.8, 72:8.4.4.2.2, 72:8.4.6,
72:8.5.5, 72:8.6.5, 72:10.6.3, 72:Table A.8.1, 72:A.8.3.4, 72:A.8.6.5.1 to A.8.6.5.3
Testing, inspection, and maintenance 72:8.3.7.5.1, 72:10.2.4, 72:10.6.2, 72:A.10.6.2.3
Completion, of 731:4.7.2.1(3), 731:10.4.2.3, 731:10.6.1, 731:A.4.7.2.1(3)
Definition 72:3.3.156, 731:3.3.20
Definition 232:3.3.9, 1401:3.3.8
Electrical equipment, maintenance of 70B:5.3.3.2, 70B:5.3.5.5, 70B:6.5.5, 70B:11.2.6,
70B:22.3.2, 70B:22.3.13.7, 70B:25.3.7, 70B:25.3.11, 70B:Annex F
Fire prevention 1:1.11
Fire protection systems 1:13.1.1, 1:13.1.5, 1:13.3.3.5, 1:13.6.6.8.2.2, 1:13.6.6.8.3.3, 1:13.7.3.2,
1:A.13.3.3.5.1, 1:A.13.6.6.8.3.3, 1:A.13.7.3.2.1.3 to A.13.7.3.2.7, 1:A.13.7.3.2.7
Fireworks manufacturers 1124:4.3, 1124:7.3.23
Important
Definition 75:3.3.14.1, 232:3.3.9.3
Storage 75:9.1(1), 75:9.2.1, 75:A.9.2.1, 232:Table 4.1.1, 232:4.8.3, 232:10.3.3, 232:A.4.2,
232:A.10.3.3
Incident
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:Chap. 9
Master
Protection of 232
Storage 1:12.4.3, 1:20.15.5, 1:A.12.4.3, 1:A.20.15.5.2
Information technology equipment rooms 75:6.1.1.2, 75:6.2, 75:9.1, 75:9.2, 75:A.9.1,
75:A.9.2.1
Libraries and museums 909:16.4.7, 909:A.16.4.7
Medical 13:8.15.9
Places of worship 909:17.6
Training, fire protection 1401
Vital
Definition 75:3.3.14.3, 232:3.3.9.8
Storage 75:9.1(1), 75:9.2.1, 75:A.9.2.1, 232:Table 4.1.1, 232:4.1.2, 232:6.4, 232:6.14.1,
Copyright NFPA
232:10.3.3, 232:A.4.2, 232:A.8.1.3, 232:A.10.3.3
Water-based fire protection systems 25:4.4, 25:13.2.8, 25:A.4.4.1, 25:A.4.4.3
Water damage and salvage 232:Annex C, 232:D.2
Records centers 232
Records protection equipment 232:1.1.4, 232:Chap. 10

Recovery 1006:8.1.1(B)
Body 1584:4.1.1.2(2), 1584:6.2(2), 1584:6.2.2, 1670:4.1.4, 1670:9.2.3(7)
Definition 1584:3.3.21, 1584:A.3.3.21, 1670:3.3.14
Definition 1006:3.3.144, 1521:3.3.38, 1670:3.3.98, 1951:3.3.90
Disaster 1600:5.1.2, 1600:5.8.1.1, 1600:5.8.3.1, 1600:5.8.3.7, 1600:5.9, 1600:5.11.4,
1600:A.4.1(3), 1600:A.5.1.2, 1600:A.5.8.3.1, 1600:A.5.8.3.7, 1600:A.5.9.1, 1600:A.5.9.2,
1600:A.5.11.4
Definition 1600:3.3.13, 1600:A.3.3.13
Motorsports venues 610:7.8, 610:8.8
Personnel 610:5.3.3(6), 610:6.3.2, 610:6.4.2, 610:6.7.5
Recovery actions (light water reactors) 805:6.2.3.1, 805:6.2.3.2, 805:6.2.5, 805:A.6.2.5

Recovery areas, rocket

Recreation facilities
Recreational fires
Recreational park trailers 70:552, 1194:4.5, 1194:5.3, 1194:6.1.6, 1194:7.3, 1194:7.8.3, 1194:7.9.1
Recreational vehicle parks 1:27.2, 70:551 .VI, 1194

Recreational vehicle sites 1194:5.2, 1194:7.3, 1194:7.8.3, 1194:7.9.1

Definition 70:551.2
Rear of site 1194:5.2.2.2, 1194:5.2.2.3, 1194:5.3.2.1, 1194:7.3.1
Supply equipment 70:551.71, 70:551.76, 70:551.77
Recreational vehicle stands
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Definition 70:551.2
Recreational vehicles 1192, 1194:6.1.6

Definition 1192:3.3.44, 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.19, 5000:3.3.508, 5000:A.3.3.508, 5000:C.5.4
Dependent
Electrical installations and wiring 70:551
Fire investigations 921:25.4.2.1, 921:25.4.2.7, 921:25.12
Flood-resistant construction 5000:C.1.5.1, 5000:C.2.1, 5000:C.9
Independent
LP-Gas installations 58:5.20.6, 58:6.8.2(A), 58:6.23.3.1, 58:11.3.2.2, 58:A.5.20.6, 1192:5.2,
1192:5.3, 1192:5.4.3, 1192:5.6.2.2, 1192:5.9.1.2, 1192:5.9.2.2, 1192:5.9.2.3, 1192:5.12,
1192:5.12.2, 1192:A.5.2.12, 1192:A.5.2.19, 1192:Annex B
Recruits, fire department see Fire department members
Rectifiers 1221:4.7.5
Recycle
Recycle rate
Recycle ratio
Reduced pressure
Definition 68:3.3.27.2, 69:3.3.33, 69:A.3.3.33
Reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies (RPBA) 25:13.6.1.2, 25:A.13.1

Reducers
Redundancy
Redundant air systems 1670:9.4.6.3(11), 1670:A.9.4.6.3(11)

Definition 1006:3.3.145, 1670:3.3.99
Redundant components, systems, or subsystems

Light water reactors 804:7.4.3, 804:7.4.4, 804:9.1.2(2), 804:10.8.9.2.1, 804:10.8.9.2.2,
Copyright NFPA
804:10.8.11.5
Redundant fail-safe product control measures (RFPCM) 58:6.26.4, 59:5.9.4

Reference designation
Reference grounding point 99:4.3.3.1.2(1)

Referent
Definition 170:3.3.2, 170:A.3.3.2
Referral
Refineries 1:66.5.7.1.2 see also Industrial occupancies

Definition 1:3.3.198, 30:3.3.43
Reflective striping
Definition 2112:3.3.25, 2113:3.3.30
Refractories (chimneys) 82:4.2.1.3, 82:4.3.3.3 to 4.3.3.5, 82:4.3.4.1.1, 82:4.3.8.3, 82:4.3.8.4,

82:5.2.2.6.1, 82:A.4.3
Refrigerants
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process 59A:6.3, 59A:10.1.2, 59A:Chap. 11
Releases of 329:4.1.15, 329:B.3
Refrigerated containers, LP-Gas (refrigerated LP-Gas) 1:69.3.4.6, 1:A.69.3.4.6, 58:6.4.6, 58:Table

6.22.2.2, 58:7.2.2.10, 58:Chap. 12, 58:14.2.1.4, 58:A.6.4.6, 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:Chap. 6, 59:7.7.3,
59:10.3, 59:10.5, 59:11.2.1.8, 59:D.2
Definition 58:3.3.64, 59:3.3.34
Refrigerated spaces, sprinkler systems in 13:7.9, 13:8.3.2.5(9), 13:8.16.2.3.3, 13:A.7.9
Refrigerating equipment and systems 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:34.6.7, 1:Chap. 53, 70:440,
5000:34.1.1.2(4), 5000:50.3 see also Refrigerators
Air duct systems, used with 90A:4.2.4.3
Central heating boilers and furnaces 54:10.3.8, 54:10.3.9, 5000:16.3.2.1.1
Chemical process areas 497:5.3.2.2(7), 497:Figs. 5.10.10 to 5.10.12
Definition 45:3.3.54, 99:3.3.157, 99:A.3.3.157
Duct furnaces used with 54:10.10.6
Foam plastic insulation 5000:48.3.2.3(2), 5000:48.3.3.5
Furnaces used with 31:10.10
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Laboratory 45:12.2.2, 45:A.12.2.2.1 to A.12.2.5.1
Marine vessels 921:28.4.9.3, 921:28.7.2.2
Subterranean spaces 520:6.2.1, 520:6.3.4
Thermal barriers 5000:48.3.3.4(2), 5000:48.3.3.4(3)
Refrigerators
Doors 5000:46.5.2.3(4), 5000:A.18.2.2.2.6
Fire investigations 921:9.8.4, 921:24.6.5
Gas 54:10.22, 54:12.3.2(6)
Definition 54:3.3.85, 501:10.2.26
Manufactured housing 501:10.6.2, 501:11.9.3.3
Refuge, areas of 1:20.7.2.1.3, 1:A.20.7.2.1.3, 101:7.2.12, 101:A.7.2.12.2.3 to A.7.2.12.3.4,

5000:11.1.3.2.3, 5000:11.2.12, 5000:11.7.1.4, 5000:12.7, 5000:12.16.4.2, 5000:A.11.1.3.2.3,
5000:A.11.2.12.2.3 to A.11.2.12.3.4
Accessibility 101:7.2.12.2, 101:A.7.2.12.2.3 to A.7.2.12.2.6, 5000:11.2.12.2, 5000:11.5.4.1,
5000:11.5.4.3, 5000:11.5.4.4, 5000:12.16.4.2, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.3 to A.11.2.12.2.6,
5000:A.11.5.4.1
Definition 101:3.3.18.1, 5000:3.3.34.1
Accessible means of egress accessed from 101:7.5.4.4
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.12, 101:31.2.2.12, 101:A.30.2.2.12.2, 101:A.31.2.2.12.2,
5000:25.2.2.10, 5000:A.25.2.2.10.1
Day-care occupancies 101:16.2.2.10, 101:17.2.2.5.2, 101:17.2.2.10, 5000:18.2.2.10
Definition 92A:3.3.14, 101:3.3.18, 101:A.3.3.18, 301:3.3.2, 301:A.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.34,
5000:A.3.3.34
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.2.11, 101:23.2.2.11, 5000:21.2.2.10,
5000:21.2.11.6, 5000:21.3.7.1.2(3)
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.10, 101:18.7.1.1, 101:19.2.2.10, 5000:19.2.2.10
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.12, 101:29.2.2.12, 101:A.28.2.2.12.2, 101:A.29.2.2.12.2,
5000:24.2.2.12, 5000:A.24.2.2.12.1
Marine vessels, on 301:4.1(4), 301:7.1.3.4, 301:7.2.2.3.6, 301:7.2.2.5.2, 301:7.2.4.2.2,
301:7.2.10, 301:7.6.4, 301:7.7.1 to 7.7.3, 301:7.7.5(3), 301:7.8.1.1, 301:7.9.1.1, 301:A.7.6.4
Engineering and machinery spaces 301:14.5.2(4)
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Roof as 101:7.2.8.3.3
Smoke control systems 92A:4.1.2(3), 92A:4.3(5), 92A:5.6, 92A:8.4.7, 92A:8.4.8.2, 92A:A.5.6,
92B:4.1.2(1), 92B:4.2.1(7)
Subterranean spaces 520:5.8, 520:6.7.2(2), 520:6.7.2(3), 520:A.5.8
Tunnels 502:11.1.2, 502:A.7.5
Refurbishing
Definition 410:3.3.25, 1912:3.3.42
Fire apparatus 1912
Refuse see also Waste

Combustible 1:10.13.1, 1:Chap. 19
Definition 1:3.3.53
Fuel derived from (RDF) 85:F.4, 85:F.6.3.2, 85:F.7, 85:G.3.3, 850:9.1, 850:9.4, 850:A.9.1.3.2,
850:A.9.1.5.1, 850:A.9.1.5.2, 850:A.9.4.2.2.3 to A.9.4.4.4 see also Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Definition85:3.3.72.12, 850:3.3.20
Region
Registers
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.6.2.1.2.5, 85:7.7.5.2.3.1, 85:7.7.5.2.3.2, 85:7.8.5.2.2.3,
85:7.8.5.2.2.5, 85:7.8.5.2.3.1
Gas-fired warm-up burners 85:7.7.5.1.3.2, 85:7.7.5.2.1.2, 85:7.7.5.2.2.3
Oil-fired warm-up burners 85:7.8.5.1.3.2, 85:7.8.5.2.1.2
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.4.5, 85:A.6.4.2.3.4.5
Fuel gas systems 85:6.6.5.1.5.6, 85:6.6.5.1.5.7, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3, 85:6.6.5.2.2.4,
85:6.6.7.2.2, 85:A.6.6.5.1.5.7
Fuel oil systems 85:6.7.5.1.5.7, 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3, 85:6.7.5.2.2.4, 85:6.7.5.2.2.6,
85:6.7.5.2.3.3, 85:6.7.5.2.3.10, 85:6.7.7.2.2
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.2.3.4, 85:6.8.2.3.5, 85:6.8.5.1.5.6, 85:6.8.5.1.5.7,
85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3, 85:6.8.5.2.2.8
Warm air heating systems 90B:4.1.4(L), 90B:4.1.4(N), 90B:4.3.5, 90B:4.3.6, 90B:5.1.3.1,
90B:5.1.3.3, 90B:5.1.3.4, 90B:5.1.3.6
Regulators
Copyright NFPA
Atmospherically controlled, manufactured home 501A:4.4.4
Automatic damper
Definition 54:K.1.2
Draft see Draft regulators
LP-Gas 58:5.7.8.2, 58:5.8, 58:5.17.1.3, 58:5.21.5.9, 58:5.21.5.10, 58:6.7.4.1, 58:6.7.4.2, 58:6.8,
58:6.9.2.1, 58:6.19.2.2, 58:6.20.3.1, 58:6.23.4.2, 58:11.5.3.3, 58:11.14.1.4, 58:Chap. 15,
58:A.5.8.3, 58:A.6.8.2(H)
Definition 58:3.3.65, 58:A.3.3.65.1
Small LP-Gas systems (SLGS) 58:14.4.1.2
Vehicles 58:9.4.4.5, 58:11.10.1.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.15, 1192:5.2.18, 1192:5.3.12.3, 1192:5.3.12.4,
1192:5.3.14.1, 1192:5.9.1.2(G)
Pressure see Pressure regulators
Voltage (emergency power supply systems) 110:5.6.9, 110:A.5.6.9.1
Regulatory agency
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1500:8.9, 1500:10.2.5, 1500:10.7.3, 1500:A.8.9.1 to

A.8.9.5, 1521:4.5.7, 1521:5.14.2.2, 1521:6.1.12, 1521:6.3.3, 1521:A.4.5.7, 1521:A.6.1.4,
1521:A.6.1.12, 1521:B.2.3.1, 1584
Definition 1521:3.3.39, 1521:A.3.3.39, 1584:3.3.22, 1584:A.3.3.22
Incident management systems 1561:4.6, 1561:5.10.3.2(6), 1561:A.4.6.1
Rehabilitation manager 1584:5.3, 1584:6.2.8.2, 1584:A.5.2

Rehabilitation of structure see Building rehabilitation
Rehabilitation work area 101:43.1.3.3, 101:43.1.3.4, 101:43.2.2.4, 101:43.5.2.3, 101:43.5.2.4,

101:43.6.1.3, 101:43.6.1.4, 101:43.6.2.4 to 43.6.2.7, 101:43.6.4, 101:43.6.5
Rehearsal 1126:1.3.6, 1126:8.5.4, 1126:8.5.5.3

Reinforcement (hose) see Jackets (fire hose)
Reinforcement (protective clothing)

Definition 2112:3.3.26, 2113:3.3.31
Reinjection
Fly carbon
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Reject container receptacles
Rekindle
Definition 901:3.3.87, 901:A.3.3.87, 921:3.3.134
Relamping 70B:18.3
Related activities
Definition 1500:3.3.79, 1710:3.3.30
Relay rooms
Relays
Motor overload 70:430.40, 70B:Table 12.2.1, 70B:Table 12.2.2, 70B:12.9, 70B:Table I.1
Negative sequence voltage 70B:27.6.5.4
Protective 70B:8.3.2, 70B:9.4.6.3, 70B:9.9.7, 70B:21.10.3, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1
Reverse-current, transformers 70:450.6(B)
Release devices see Door holder/release devices
Releases
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:6.4.3
Underground, of flammable and combustible liquids 329
Reliability
Reliable components
Relief devices, LNG process plants 59A:7.8, 59A:8.4, 59A:9.8, 59A:13.3.12.2, 59A:13.4,
59A:13.15.3.3, 59A:13.15.4 to 13.15.8, 59A:13.18.4.1(5), 59A:13.18.4.1(6), 59A:13.18.4.5(D),
59A:14.11.6, 59A:14.11.7, 59A:A.7.8.5.3, 59A:A.7.8.7.3
Relief openings (draft hoods) 54:10.8.7, 54:10.9.7

Relief sewers
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Relief valves
Fire hose appliances 1965:4.4, 1965:A.4.4, 1965:A.7.1(3)
Stationary fire pump 20:5.7.6.2, 20:5.11.1, 20:5.11.2, 20:5.18, 20:5.24.5.1, 20:5.26.2, 20:6.3.1,
20:6.3.2(4), 20:A.5.7.6, 20:A.5.18.1 to A.5.18.8, 20:A.6.3.1, 20:A.14.2.7.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:8.3.3.2(1), 25:8.3.3.3, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.5.7,
25:A.8.3.3.3
Positive displacement pumps 20:8.4.2 to 8.4.4, 20:A.8.4.2 to A.8.4.4
Vertical lineshaft turbine pumps 20:7.3.5.1(4)
Relief vents
Relocation
Relocation drills see Fire drills
Remote
Definition 99:3.3.159, 99:A.3.3.159
Remote annunciators 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4
Remote areas 1720:Table 4.3.2, 1720:A.4.3.2

Remote control systems

Circuits 70:240.4(G), 70:250.112(I), 70:517.63(D), 70:725, 70E:450.3
Motors 70:430 .VI, 70:Chap. 9 Tables 11(A) and 11(B)
Overcurrent protection 70:240.4(G), 70:725.43, 70:725.45, 70:Chap. 9, 70:Tables 11(A) and 11(B)
Remote locations
Definition 37:3.3.9
Engine control from 37:5.4.1.3, 37:7.1.1, 37:9.2.1, 37:9.3.1, 37:A.5.4.1.3, 37:A.9.3.1
Remote monitoring, by security systems 601:5.3.1.4, 601:A.5.3.1.4
Remote operation (heat recovery steam generator systems) 85:8.7.1.2.2, 85:8.7.1.3.2

Remote sites, flammable and combustible liquids storage at 30A:Chap. 13
Remotely exits 5000:11.5.1.4, 5000:19.2.4.1, 5000:19.2.5.4, 5000:19.2.5.6.3.2(A), 5000:20.2.4.2,

5000:24.2.5.8, 5000:25.2.4.1, 5000:26.3.2.4.4, 5000:30.2.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Remotely located, manually activated shutdown control 55:11.2.4.2.2.1
Removable
Rendezvous point 424:5.4.6, 424:5.12.2, 424:6.3.2(2), 424:6.5.2(3), 424:6.5.3(1), 424:6.5.3(2),

424:6.6(1), 424:7.3.2(2), 424:7.5(1)
Renovations 101:43.1.1(2), 101:43.1.2.1, 101:43.1.4.1, 101:43.2.2.1.2, 101:43.4, 101:43.8.1.3,

5000:1.3.4(2), 5000:Chap. 15, 5000:51.1.1(2)
Definition 101:3.3.200, 150:3.3.17, 5000:3.3.515, 5000:15.2.2.2
Repair garages see Garages
Repairs 101:43.1.1(1), 101:43.1.2.1, 101:43.1.4.1, 101:43.2.2.1.1, 101:43.3, 101:43.8.1.3,

101:43.10.3, 101:43.10.4, 5000:1.3.4(2), 5000:4.5.5, 5000:Chap. 15
Definition 85:3.3.129, 101:3.3.201, 1071:3.3.22, 1912:3.3.43, 5000:3.3.516, 5000:15.2.2.1
Fire apparatus 1911:4.6, 1911:4.7.1, 1911:C.2
Aerial devices 1911:4.5.7, 1911:19.1.3.1, 1911:19.1.3.2, 1911:19.8.6.1, 1911:19.9.6.1,
1911:19.9.14.4.2, 1911:A.19.1.3.1
Pump 1911:18.2, 1911:A.18.2
Repeatability
Definition 85:3.3.130, 271:B.1.2
Repeater stations 72:8.6.3.2.3.3(B)

Repeaters 1221:A.9.1.1.4(2)
Replace
Fire apparatus 1911:D.5
Replace-in-kind
Definition 68:3.3.30, 130:3.3.37, 484:3.3.32, 654:3.3.20
Replacement
Replacement air (for cooking equipment) 96:8.3, 96:14.1.2, 96:14.6.2, 96:14.6.3, 96:A.8.3
Reportable fires
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Reports see also specific type such as Incident reports

Fire prevention 1:1.11
Fire service training 1401
Reproducibility
Definition 271:B.1.2
Requisite equipment
Requisite knowledge
Definition 1001:3.3.9, 1003:3.3.12, 1005:3.3.29, 1031:3.3.16, 1035:3.3.33, 1037:3.3.16,
1061:3.3.10, 1071:3.3.23, 1081:3.3.19
Requisite skills
Definition 1001:3.3.10, 1003:3.3.13, 1005:3.3.30, 1031:3.3.17, 1035:3.3.34, 1037:3.3.17,
1061:3.3.11, 1071:3.3.24, 1081:3.3.20
Rescue 5000:4.1.3.1.2.2, 5000:5.2.2.5, 5000:A.4.1.3.1.2.2, 5000:A.5.2.2.5 see also Self-rescue

Aircraft accidents and emergencies see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:7.15, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 11.5.2,
901:Table 11.7.2, 901:13.3.4, 901:Table 14.14.2
Confined space 1500:A.7.9.7
Definition 402:3.3.77, 1410:3.3.15, 1500:3.3.80, 1521:3.3.40, 1670:3.3.101, 1710:3.3.31,
1720:3.3.25
Fire brigades 1081:6.2.4, 1081:7.2.8
Fire department role in 1710:5.2.3.2, 1710:5.2.4.2.2(5), 1710:5.2.4.3.1, 1710:5.7.6.3.1, 1720:4.6.3,
1720:4.6.4, 1720:4.6.6, 1720:A.1.1.1
Hazardous materials responders 472:6.1, 472:6.8, 472:8.3.4.5.3, 472:A.6.1.1.1, 472:A.6.1.1.3,
472:A.8.3.4.5.3
Helicopters used for 1143:B.2.2.5
Hydraulic rescue tools 1500:6.5.14
Initial emergency scene operations, training for 1410
Motor vehicle for emergency rescue see Rescue vehicles
Motor vehicle incidents, operations at 1006:Chap. 10, 1670:Chap. 8, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.4
Mine/tunnel incidents 1006:17.3.12, 1006:17.3.13, 1006:A.17.3.12
Wilderness rescue, specialized vehicles for 1006:16.1.8
Motorsports venues, incidents at 610:5.3.2(5), 610:5.3.2(7), 610:5.4.2(7), 610:5.4.3(3),
610:5.5.3(2), 610:5.5.3(3), 610:6.4.4, 610:6.5.1.3, 610:6.7.1 to 6.7.3, 610:7.3, 610:8.6, 610:Fig.
Copyright NFPA
8.6.2
Powered rescue tools 1936
Rapid intervention for see Rapid intervention
Reports, examples of 1521:Annex C
Structural fire, fire fighters at 1500:8.5.7, 1500:8.5.12, 1500:8.5.13.1, 1500:8.5.15, 1500:8.5.16,
1500:A.8.5.7 see also Rapid intervention
Technical 1521:6.4, 1521:A.4.5.3, 1521:A.6.4.2, 1521:A.6.4.4 see also Rescue technicians
Definition 1500:3.3.93, 1521:3.3.50, 1670:3.3.140, 1670:3.3.141, 1670:A.3.3.141,
1951:3.3.109
Incident safety report 1521:Fig. C.1(e)
Operations and training for 1500:5.4.4, 1670
Protective ensembles for 1500:7.8, 1951
Training facilities for 1402:5.1, 1402:9.1.1, 1402:10.1.6, 1402:10.5.1, 1402:13.8, 1402:14.2.3
Water rescue, personal flotation devices for 1500:8.5.24, 1500:A.8.5.24
Rescue area 1006:8.1.2, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1670:11.3.3(2), 1670:11.3.3(5), 1670:A.11.3.3(5)

Definition 1006:3.3.148, 1670:3.3.102, 1670:A.3.3.102
Rescue attendants 1670:7.3.3(4), 1670:A.7.3.3(4), 1670:A.7.3.3(6)(b)

Definition 1006:3.3.8, 1006:A.3.3.8, 1670:3.3.103
Rescue companies see also Rescue team

Rescue coordination center (airport emergency) 424:5.1.2(13), 424:5.13
Rescue entrants 1670:7.3.3(4), 1670:7.3.3(6)(b) to (e), 1670:A.7.3.3(4), 1670:A.7.3.3(6)(b) to (e)

Definition 1006:3.3.9, 1006:A.3.3.9, 1670:3.3.104
Rescue incidents see also Rescue

Definition 1500:3.3.51.2, 1670:3.3.105
Rescue operations, technical see also Rescue

Rescue path (aircraft rescue) 402:9.3.1, 402:10.6.2, 402:10.7.1, 402:10.7.4, 402:10.7.5, 402:10.8.4,
402:10.11.1, 402:14.6.2, 402:14.7.4
Rescue personnel
Rescue service 1006:A.7.2.2

Rescue team
Confined space rescue team 1006:Fig. C.1(b)
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Definition 1006:3.3.152, 1006:A.3.3.152
Dive team 1006:13.1.1, 1006:13.1.7, 1006:13.2.2, 1006:13.2.3, 1006:13.2.5, 1006:13.2.6,
1006:A.13.1.1, 1006:A.13.2.2, 1006:A.13.2.3, 1006:A.13.2.6
Entry team
Initial response team 1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.7, 1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.3.3
Medical team 1006:18.2.11, 1006:A.18.2.11
Mine and tunnel rescue team 1006:17.3.7, 1006:17.3.9, 1006:A.17.3.7, 1006:A.17.3.9
Panel team 1670:11.3.3(16)
Rigging team 1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:A.18.2.7, 1006:A.18.2.8,
1006:A.18.2.13, 1006:A.18.3.3
Search team 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.9, 1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.9, 1006:A.18.3.3
Shoring team 1670:11.3.3(16)
Definition 1006:3.3.179, 1670:3.3.123
Specialized team
Definition 1006:3.3.191, 1006:A.3.3.191
Wilderness rescue team 1006:16.1.4
Rescue team leader 1670:7.3.3(4), 1670:A.7.3.3(4)

Rescue technicians see also Rescuers, technical

Functional capability, level of 1670:4.1.2(3), 1670:5.4, 1670:6.4, 1670:7.4, 1670:8.4, 1670:9.4,
1670:10.4, 1670:11.4, 1670:A.5.4.3(3) to A.5.4.3(5), 1670:A.7.4.2, 1670:A.7.4.3(1) to A.7.4.3(4),
1670:A.8.4.2(2) to A.8.4.2(4), 1670:A.10.4.4(4), 1670:A.10.4.4(5), 1670:A.11.4.2, 1670:A.11.4.3(2)
to A.11.4.3(6), 1670:D.2, 1670:D.3, 1670:D.4, 1670:D.5, 1670:D.6
Rescue vehicles 901:Table 11.7.2 see also Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles; Emergency
medical service (EMS)
Rescuers, technical see also Rescue technicians

Reserve capacity
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Reservoirs, private fire service main use 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Reset (alarm) 72:6.8.2.7, 72:8.6.3.2.1.3(C)

Residential board and care occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:10.9.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:13.3.2.18,
1:13.3.2.19, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.15, 1:13.7.2.16, 1:14.5.1.1.3, 1:20.5, 1:20.5.2.1, 1:52.3.3.4,
1:60.1.3.2, 1:A.13.3.2.18.2.1 to A.13.3.2.18.2.3.2, 1:A.13.3.2.19.2.1 to A.13.3.2.19.2.3.2,
1:A.13.7.2.16.1.4, 1:A.20.5.2.4.1 to A.20.5.2.5.2.3, 5000:Table 7.4.1, 5000:7.4.1.3.3, 5000:Chap. 26,
5000:34.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h), 5000:Table 34.3.2.3, 5000:39.11.1.2.2(7), 5000:51.6
Accessibility 5000:26.2.1.3, 5000:26.3.1.4
Apartment buildings, housed in see Apartment buildings
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.6.2.4.2, 5000:15.6.2.6.1.2, 5000:15.6.2.8.2,
5000:15.7.3.4.2, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.7.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table
15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.10, 5000:15.8.5, 5000:15.10.4.6, 5000:26.1.1.2, 5000:A.15.7.3.7.3
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.9, 101:A.6.1.9.1, 5000:15.7.3.4.2, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:15.7.3.7.3, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.10,
5000:A.15.7.3.7.3
Conversion 101:32.1.1.4, 101:33.1.1.4
Definition 1:3.3.165.22, 1:6.1.9.1, 1:A.3.3.165.22, 1:A.6.1.9.1, 30:3.3.35.11, 54:3.3.71.2,
72:3.3.163, 101:3.3.168.12, 101:6.1.9.1, 101:A.3.3.168.12, 101:A.6.1.9.1, 1620:3.3.19.8,
1620:A.3.3.19.8, 5000:3.3.424.11, 5000:6.1.9.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.11, 5000:A.6.1.9.1
Evacuation, emergency see Evacuation, emergency
Fire safety evaluation system 101A:Chap. 7
Large 101:32.3, 101:33.3, 101:A.32.3.3.3 to A.32.3.6.3.2, 101:A.33.3.1.2.1.1 to A.33.3.3.5.1,
5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b), 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:26.3, 5000:A.26.3.3.3 to A.26.3.6.3.2
Doors 101:32.3.2.2.2, 101:33.3.2.2.2, 101A:7.4.4.6.2 to 7.4.4.6.5
Emergency lighting 101:32.3.2.9, 101:33.3.2.9
Fire safety evaluation system 101A:7.4
Means of egress 101:32.3.2, 101:33.3.2, 101A:7.4.4.6 to 7.4.4.8
Occupant load 101:32.3.1.4, 101:33.3.1.4
Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:32.1.4, 101:32.2.2, 101:32.3.2, 101:33.1.4, 101:33.2.2,
101:33.3.2, 101:33.4.2, 101:A.32.2.2.3.1(3) to A.32.2.2.3.5, 101:A.33.2.2.6.3, 5000:Table 11.3.3.1,
5000:26.1.2.2, 5000:26.1.3, 5000:26.3.2, 5000:26.3.3.6.1
Multiple occupancy 5000:26.1.2
New 101:Chap. 32
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:32.3.1.4, 101:33.3.1.4, 5000:Table
11.3.1.2, 5000:26.3.1.3, 5000:26.3.2.2.3
Pre-incident planning 1:10.9.1, 1:20.5.2.1, 1620:Chap. 16
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Small 101:32.2, 101:33.2, 101:A.32.2.2.3.1(3) to A.32.2.3.5.3.2, 101:A.33.2.1.2.1.1 to
A.33.2.3.5.2.1, 5000:Table 6.2.4.1(b), 5000:7.4.1.3.3, 5000:15.6.2.1.4.3(D), 5000:15.6.2.4.2,
5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:15.8.5, 5000:26.2, 5000:51.6.1, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3) to
A.26.2.3.5.2.2, 5000:D.6.5
Fire safety evaluation system 101A:7.2
Glazing 5000:46.5.2.2(2), 5000:46.8.3.6(4), 5000:46.8.3.6(5)
Means of escape 101:32.2.2, 101:33.2.2, 101:A.32.2.2.3.1(3) to A.32.2.2.3.5, 101:A.33.2.2.6.3,
5000:26.1.2.2, 5000:26.1.3, 5000:26.2.2, 5000:26.3.2.1.9, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3),
5000:A.26.2.2.5.2
Residential board and care residents

Definition 101:3.3.203, 5000:3.3.521
Evacuation capability 5000:A.15.7.3.7.3
Training 101:32.7.2, 101:33.7.2
Residential board and care staff 101:32.7.1, 101:32.7.6, 101:33.7.1, 101:33.7.6, 5000:A.15.7.3.7.3
Definition 101:3.3.232, 5000:3.3.581
Residential fueling facility, CNG 52:Chap. 10

Residential housing areas see Detention and correctional residential housing areas
Residential occupancies 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:52.3.3.4, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h), 5000:39.11.1.2.2,

5000:Table A.35.6.1.2, 5000:D.6.4 see also Apartment buildings; Dwellings; Manufactured housing;
Residential board and care occupancies
Accessibility 5000:12.2.3, 5000:12.3.8, 5000:12.6.2.3.1, 5000:12.6.4.6, 5000:12.6.5.3,
5000:12.6.5.4, 5000:12.6.7.6, 5000:12.8.2.3, 5000:12.8.3.2, 5000:12.15.5, 5000:12.16.5,
5000:12.24, 5000:12.29, 5000:12.33, 5000:12.45.5
Air systems in 90A:4.3.11.1.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.2.1, 5000:15.5.5.4, 5000:15.6.2.8.1, 5000:15.7.3.4.2, 5000:Table
15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.9.3.4, 5000:15.7.3.10
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.8, 101:A.6.1.8.1.1 to A.6.1.8.1.4, 5000:15.7.3.4.2, 5000:Table
15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.9.3.4, 5000:15.7.3.10
Combustible liquids 1:66.4.5.3, 30:9.6.2.1, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(h)
Definition 1:3.3.165.23, 1:6.1.8.1, 13R:3.3.6, 30:3.3.35.10, 72:3.3.164, 101:3.3.168.13,
101:6.1.8.1, 101:A.3.3.168.13, 101:A.6.1.8.1.1 to A.6.1.8.1.4, 5000:3.3.424.12, 5000:6.1.8.1,
5000:A.3.3.424.12, 5000:A.6.1.8.1
Energy efficiency 900:Chap. 5, 5000:51.3, 5000:51.4, 5000:51.5.1, 5000:51.6.1
Flammable liquids 1:Table 60.1.3.2(h), 1:66.4.5.3, 30:9.6.2.1, 1452:6.4, 1452:6.7.2, 5000:Table
34.1.3.2(h)
Occupant load 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2
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Storage within
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.4.5.3, 30:9.6.2.1
Hazardous materials 1:60.1.3.2
LP-Gas 1:69.5.3.2, 1:69.5.3.5, 58:Table 8.3.1(a), 58:8.3.2, 58:8.3.5
Residential sewers 820:Table 4.2

Residential sprinkler systems see Sprinkler systems, Residential
Residential sprinklers 1:13.3.2.9.4, 1:13.3.2.13.5, 1:13.3.2.15.6, 1:A.13.3.2.9.4, 5000:19.3.5.3,

5000:24.3.5.7, 5000:25.3.5.8, 5000:A.19.3.5.3
Buildings up to and including 4 stories in height 13R
Definition 13:3.6.2.10, 13D:3.3.8.2, 13R:3.3.7.2
Installation 13:6.2.3.4, 13:6.2.4.1, 13:8.4.5, 13:8.10, 13:11.3.1, 13:A.5.1, 13:A.8.4.5.1,
13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.10.2 to A.8.10.7.2.1.7, 13:A.11.3.1.1, 13:A.11.3.1.2, 13D, 13:D.9, 13R
Apartment building dwelling units 13:21.20.19.2.2
Guest rooms or suites 13:21.20.17.2.2
Light hazard occupancies 13:8.3.3.1(2), 13:8.3.3.4
Marine systems 13:25.4.2, 13:A.25.4.2
One- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes 13D
Residential wastewater 820:Table 4.2

Residual pressure
Definition 13:3.8.1.9.1, 14:3.3.7.2, 24:3.3.9.1, 24:C.3.3.2, 291:3.3.2, 1410:3.3.17
Resin application areas 33:17.3 to 17.7, 33:A.17.3, 33:A.17.5.3

Resins 1:43.8, 1:A.43.8.1 to A.43.8.5.3, 921:21.9.1.1

Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit, Type RTRC 70:355
Unsaturated polyester resins30:9.13.1.5
Definition 30:16.2.4, 30:A.16.2.4
Resistance 77:5.1.6, 77:5.2.5, 77:5.2.6

Resistance factor
Definition 5000:3.3.206.3, 5000:35.2.26
Resistance heating systems 86:6.6.4, 86:8.18.1.4, 86:12.10.3.3(B)
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Definition 86:3.3.30.9, 86:A.3.3.30.9
Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels 70:427
Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment 70:426 .III
Resistivity
Surface 77:6.7
Volume 77:6.7, 77:9.4.2
Resistors 70:470
Resource management 1600:5.6, 1600:A.5.6

Resources
Assessment
Definition 402:3.3.79, 1035:3.3.35, 1051:3.3.43, 1561:3.3.45, 1670:3.3.108
Respiration
Respirators
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:1.1.4, 1994:5.3.4.2, 1994:5.3.5.2(11),
1994:6.1.7, 1994:6.1.8, 1994:7.1.1.2.2, 1994:7.2.1.2.2, 1994:7.3.1.2.2, 1994:8.2.2.1,
1994:8.2.3.1 to 8.2.3.3, 1994:8.3.2.1, 1994:8.3.2.4, 1994:8.4.2.3, 1994:8.5.3.2
Definition 1994:3.3.62, 1994:A.3.3.61
HEPA filter-equipped respirator 1977:A.1.1.3
Respiratory hazards 1404:6.6, 1404:A.6.6.1(4) to A.6.6.2(12)

Respiratory protection equipment (RPE) 1404:5.1.5, 1500:7.10 see also Personal breathing
equipment (PBE); Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Air purifying respirators (APR) 1500:7.5.3.6.1, 1500:7.8.3.1, 1500:7.11.3, 1500:A.7.8.3.1,
1500:A.7.8.3.2, 1500:A.7.11.3.3, 1500:A.7.12.1
Powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) 1500:7.8.3.1, 1500:7.12.3, 1500:A.7.8.3.1,
1500:A.7.8.3.2
Buddy breathing 1500:A.7.11.1.2
Definition 472:3.3.52, 472:A.3.3.52, 1404:3.3.28, 1404:A.3.3.28, 1500:3.3.82, 1500:A.3.3.82,
1992:3.3.60
Emergency medical service providers, for 1500:7.4.3, 1500:A.7.4.3
Hazardous materials incidents, use at 472:6.2.4.1, 472:7.4.2, 472:A.7.4.2(2), 1500:7.5.1.3,
1500:7.5.2.3, 1500:7.5.3.3.1, 1500:7.5.3.4.1, 1500:7.5.3.5.1, 1500:7.5.3.6.1, 1500:A.7.5.3.6,
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1500:F.2
Securing on fire department vehicles of 1500:6.1.5, 1500:A.6.1.5
Selection and use 1404:4.2 to 4.7, 1404:A.4.2.3 to A.4.6.1, 1500:7.3.4, 1500:7.12, 1500:7.13,
1500:A.7.12.1 to 7.12.6, 1500:A.7.13.3, 1500:A.7.13.6
Storage 1404:4.1.4
Technical rescue operations, use at 1500:7.8.3, 1500:A.7.8.3.1, 1500:A.7.8.3.2
Training in use of see Respiratory protection program
Wildland fire fighting 1977:A.1.1.3, 1977:A.1.2.1
Respiratory protection program 1404, 1500:5.3.5, 1500:7.9, 1500:A.5.3.5, 1500:A.7.9.1.1 to A.7.9.8

Respiratory protection training, fire service see Respiratory protection program
Respiratory therapy 99:9.6, 99:A.9.6.1.1.2, 99:A.9.6.1.1.3, 99:A.9.6.3.2, 99:B.2.1, 99:B.2.3.1,

99:B.2.3.3, 99:B.6.1.2, 99:B.6.2.1, 99:C.9
Apparatus for 99:9.5.2
Carts and hand trucks 99:9.5.3.1
Electrical equipment 99:8.5.2.4, 99:A.8.5.2.4.1, 99:A.8.5.2.4.5, 99:A.8.5.2.4.6
Safety 99:B.6.3
Responding personnel 1620:4.1.3, 1620:4.3.4.1

Definition 1561:3.3.46, 1620:3.3.23, 1620:A.3.3.23
Response see also Emergency incidents; Incidents

Definition 450:3.3.53, 472:3.3.53, 472:A.3.3.53
Disaster 1600:5.1.2, 1600:5.9, 1600:5.11.4, 1600:A.4.1(3), 1600:A.5.1.2, 1600:A.5.9.1 to A.5.9.5,
1600:A.5.11.4
Definition 1600:3.3.15, 1600:A.3.3.15
Emergency medical service 450:13.4
Response duty
Response plan see also Plans

Response time 1710:4.1.2, 1710:4.1.2.1 to 4.1.2.4, 1710:A.4.1.2, 1710:A.4.1.2.1(2)

Actual
Aircraft accident/incident 403:9.1, 403:A.9.1.1 to A.9.1.3
Definition 450:3.3.58.2, 1710:3.3.37.4
Emergency medical service 450:5.5.3.2.1(3), 450:10.6.1(1), 450:Annex B, 1710:5.3.3.4.1 to
5.3.3.4.3, 1710:A.5.3.3.4.3
Initial full alarm assignment 1710:5.2.4.1.1, 1710:5.2.4.2.1, 1710:A.5.2.4.2.1
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Special operations 1710:5.4
Wildland companies, nonwildland emergencies 1710:5.7.7
Response units see also Emergency response units

Definition 1221:3.3.62, 1221:A.3.3.62
Responsibility
Responsible person
Definition 232:3.3.12, 312:3.3.3
Restart
Hot
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.6.1.3.1, 85:7.6.1.3.2, 85:7.6.2.4, 85:7.6.2.9,
85:7.9.3.3.3.3, 85:A.7.6.1.3, 85:A.7.6.2.4.1, 85:A.7.6.2.4.2, 85:A.7.9.3.3.3.3
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.8.8
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.5.2.4, 85:6.7.5.2.4, 85:6.8.5.2.4
Stokers 85:10.4.6
Restaurants 5000:12.6.2.5, 5000:15.7.2.6.2, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2 see also Assembly occupancies

Electrical systems and wiring 70:220.88
Food service lines, accessibility of 5000:12.27.5
Security, premises 730:4.2.7, 730:Chap. 16, 730:19.3.2.4
Restoration
Definition 909:3.3.68, 914:3.3.74
Restricted access spaces (merchant vessels) 301:16.2.2

Definition 301:3.4.5, 301:A.3.4.5
Restricted areas 730:8.2, 730:8.2.2

Airspace
Definition 730:3.3.5.3, 730:A.3.3.5.3
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.11, 36:4.12, 36:A.4.12.1
Restricted use pesticides 434:Annex D

Resuscitation equipment 1581:7.2.7

Retail establishments see Bulk merchandising retail buildings; Mercantile occupancies

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Retardant, fire see Fire retardant
Retirement
Definition 1851:3.3.75, 2113:3.3.32
Proximity/structural fire fighting protective ensembles 1851:4.1.2, 1851:4.2.6, 1851:4.3.3(10),
1851:6.1.2, 1851:7.1.3, 1851:10.1, 1851:10.2, 1851:A.4.2.6, 1851:A.10.1.1 to A.10.1.8
Retort
Retrieval equipment/systems 1006:7.2.2, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1670:7.3.3(6)(a), 1670:A.7.3.3(6)(a)

Definition 1006:3.3.154, 1006:A.3.3.154, 1670:3.3.109, 1670:A.3.3.109
Retrofit 130:8.1.2
Retrofit operators
Retroreflection
Definition 1971:3.3.115, 1999:3.3.68
Retroreflective markings 1971:7.2.3, 1971:7.4.15, 1971:8.46, 1977:6.1.16, 1977:6.2.3, 1977:6.2.6,

1977:6.2.15, 1977:7.1.12, 1977:7.1.13, 1977:7.2.7, 1977:7.8.4, 1977:7.8.5, 1977:8.16, 1999:6.5.3,
1999:6.5.5, 1999:6.5.11, 1999:8.40
Definition 1971:3.3.116, 1977:3.3.74, 1999:3.3.69
Return and hold

Return path 2001:C.1.2.2

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.20
Return path area

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.4
Return systems (warm air heating) 90B:4.2, 90B:4.3.7, 90B:5.1.4.4, 90B:5.2.2, 90B:6.1.1.2,
90B:6.1.7, 90B:6.3.6 see also Recirculation systems
Revolving doors see Doors
Rheostats 70:430.82(C)
Rich mixture
Ricin 1404:Table C.1(c)
Rigging (rescue) 1006:5.3.2(A), 1006:5.5, 1006:6.1.5(A), 1006:6.1.6(A), 1006:6.2.2(A),

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1006:9.2.16(A), 1006:17.3.6(A), 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.8.2.3, 1006:A.9.1.9,
1006:A.9.1.11, 1006:A.9.1.11(B)
Rigging systems (rescue) 1006:6.1.2(A), 1006:6.1.3, 1006:6.2.1(A), 1006:6.2.5, 1006:17.3.5

Rigging team (rescue) 1006:18.2.7, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:A.18.2.7, 1006:A.18.2.8,

1006:A.18.2.13, 1006:A.18.3.3
Rings (hardware)
Performance requirements 1983:7.4.1.3, 1983:7.4.2.3, 1983:7.4.3.3, 1983:7.5.1.1, 1983:7.5.2.1
Tests 1983:8.3.5.4, 1983:8.3.13.1, 1983:8.3.13.2
Risers (pipe)
Anodeless 54:5.6.4.3, 58:5.9.5(E), 58:6.9.4.3
Definition 54:3.3.5, 58:3.3.2
Definition 99:3.3.145.3, 1405:3.3.56
Sprinkler systems 13:7.9.2.5, 13:7.9.2.6, 13:8.16.2.4.7, 13:8.17.5.1.3(3), 13:8.17.5.2.1,
13:8.17.5.2.2(3), 13:9.2.5, 13:9.3.2.3(1), 13:9.3.2.3(6), 13:9.3.5.5, 13:11.2.3.4.1, 13:22.5.1.4,
13:A.7.9.2.5, 13:A.7.9.2.6, 13:A.9.2.5.3, 13:A.9.2.5.4.2, 13:A.9.3.5.5.1, 13:A.22.5.1.4
Definition 13:3.5.5
Protection of 13:8.16.4.1.3, 13:8.16.5, 13:10.6.5
Quick-opening device connections 13:7.2.4.3, 13:7.2.4.4
System 13:7.9.2.6, 13:8.2.1, 13:8.15.21, 13:8.16.2.4.2, 13:8.16.4.1.3, 13:8.17.5.2.1, 13:Fig.
A.3.5, 13:A.7.9.2.6, 13:A.8.15.21, 13:A.8.17.2.4.1
Definition 13:3.5.8
Water riser pipe 1194:7.3.2
Risers (stair) see Stairs
Risk
Concept of 1201:4.3, 1201:A.1.4, 1201:A.4.3.5, 1250:4.1, 1250:A.4.1
Definition 79:3.3.85, 79:A.3.3.85, 551:3.3.13, 551:A.3.3.13, 805:3.3.34, 921:3.3.136,
1037:3.3.18, 1143:3.3.24, 1144:3.3.19, 1250:3.3.20, 1451:3.3.11, 1500:3.3.83, 1521:3.3.41,
1561:3.3.47, 1581:3.3.50, 1583:3.3.24, 1670:3.3.110
Risk analysis and assessment

Definition 1006:3.3.158, 1250:3.3.21, 1670:3.3.111, 1670:3.3.112, 1670:A.3.3.112
Disaster/emergency management 1600:5.3, 1600:5.5.2, 1600:A.5.3, 1600:A.5.5.2
Drawings, fire safety symbols for 170:Chap. 6, 170:B.5
Emergency service organization 1250:5.1, 1250:5.3, 1250:A.5.3.1, 1250:A.5.3.3
Copyright NFPA
Fire see Fire risk analysis and assessment
Rescue 1670:4.1.1, 1670:4.1.4, 1670:A.4.1.1, 1670:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.5
Risk assessment
Risk-based response process

Risk control 1250:6.2, 1250:Annex B

Risk financing 1250:6.1.2, 1250:6.3, 1250:A.6.3

Risk informed approach 805:4.4.5, 805:6.2.5.2, 805:A.4.4.5

Definition 805:3.3.4.3, 805:A.3.3.4.3
Risk management
Definition 232:3.3.13, 1250:3.3.24, 1500:3.3.84, 1521:3.3.42, 1521:A.3.3.42, 1561:3.3.48
Emergency operations 1500:8.3, 1500:A.8.3.1 to A.8.3.7
Emergency service organization 1201:4.3, 1201:7.4, 1250
Incident management systems 1561:4.2, 1561:5.3.18, 1561:5.3.19, 1561:5.8.1, 1561:5.9.6.6.1,
1561:5.9.6.6.2, 1561:A.4.2, 1561:A.5.3.19, 1561:A.5.8.1, 1561:C.2.1
Monitoring and follow-up 1500:4.2.3(5), 1500:A.4.2.3, 1500:D.1.6
Plan 1201:4.10, 1201:A.4.10, 1250:4.4.1, 1250:4.5, 1250:4.6, 1250:4.8(4), 1250:Chap. 8,
1250:9.5, 1250:A.4.4, 1250:A.4.5.1 to A.4.5.4, 1250:A.5.2.2(11), 1250:A.9.5, 1500:1.5.3,
1500:4.2, 1500:5.1.5, 1500:A.4.2.1, 1500:A.4.2.3, 1500:Annex D, 1521:5.1.1 to 5.1.4,
1521:6.1.5, 1521:6.1.6, 1521:A.5.1.1 to A.5.1.3
Safety officers, role of 1521:5.1, 1521:A.5.1.1 to 1521:A.5.1.3
Rivers, and private fire service mains 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Road courses (motorsports venues) 610:4.4.1

Road spray location

Roads
Definition 1141:3.3.23, 1144:3.3.20
Suburban and rural areas, developments in 1141:9.1.4.1
Wildfire, for access and evacuation from 1144:A.4.3.3
Roadways see also Highways; Streets

Beneath air-right structures 502
Copyright NFPA
Definition 502:3.3.39, 520:3.3.11, 1141:3.3.24
Depressed see Tunnels
Fire department vehicle 1:16.1.4, 1:16.1.5, 1:18.1.1.1, 1:18.2.3, 1:18.2.4, 1:22.3, 1:31.3.3.3.6,
1:31.3.8.3.2, 1:A.18.2.3.1.3, 1:A.18.2.3.4.6.2, 1:A.18.2.4, 520:4.1.4.3.4.4, 520:8.3, 520:A.8.3
Definition 1:3.3.108, 520:3.3.11.1
Portals
Subterranean spaces 520:4.1.4.3.4.4, 520:5.7.2, 520:6.1.4.4, 520:6.2.1, 520:6.4.2, 520:8.3,
520:A.8.3
Suburban and rural areas, developments in 1141:4.2.2.1, 1141:5.1.2, 1141:5.1.4, 1141:5.2,
1141:5.2.8, 1141:5.3.5, 1141:A.5.1.4, 1141:A.5.2.1 to 1141:A.5.2.18
Wildfire 1:17.3.5.3, 1:17.3.7
Robbery prevention 730:16.4.1, 730:18.4.2
Rocket motor plants 5000:6.4.2.42

Rocket motors
Certified 1122:5.1(7), 1127:6.1(4), 1127:6.1(5), 1127:6.1(7), 1127:Annex B
Definition 1122:3.3.5.1, 1127:3.3.3, 1127:A.3.3.3
Definition 1122:3.3.5.2, 1122:A.3.3.5.2, 1125:3.3.25, 1127:3.3.15
High power 1127:4.5, 1127:4.13.4, 1127:5.2(2), 1127:6.1(12), 1127:A.4.5.1, 1127:Annex B
Certified 1125:8.2 to 8.4, 1125:A.8.2.4, 1127:6.1(4), 1127:6.1(5), 1127:6.1(7), 1127:Annex B
Definition 1127:3.3.3, 1127:A.3.3.3
Definition 1122:3.3.5.2.1, 1125:3.3.25.2, 1127:3.3.15.1
Manufacture of 1125
Storage of 1127:4.19, 1127:5.1, 1127:6.1(10)
Hybrid 1125:7.5, 1125:7.12.3(7), 1125:8.2.8, 1125:8.2.9, 1125:A.7.5.1.6, 1127:4.5.5, 1127:4.5.6,
1127:6.1(8)
Definition 1125:3.3.25.3, 1127:3.3.15.2
Individuals under age 18, use by 1122:4.9.3, 1122:5.1(10), 1122:5.1(11)
Model 1122:4.2.2, 1122:4.2.3, 1122:4.9.3, 1122:4.19, 1122:4.20, 1122:5.1, 1122:B.1
Certified 1122:5.1(7), 1125:8.1, 1125:8.3, 1125:8.4, 1125:A.8.1.4
Definition 1122:3.3.5.2.2, 1122:A.3.3.5.2.2, 1125:3.3.25.4, 1127:3.3.15.3
Limitations 1125:7.6
Manufacture of 1125
Reloadable 1122:4.19.3, 1122:5.1(9), 1127:4.5.3, 1127:4.5.7, 1127:6.1(8)
Definition 1122:3.3.5.2.3, 1125:3.3.25.6, 1127:3.3.15.4
Copyright NFPA
Manufacture of 1125
Reloading kits 1122:4.19.1, 1122:4.19.3, 1122:4.20, 1122:5.1, 1127:4.5.1, 1127:4.5.7,
1127:4.19, 1127:6.1, 1127:A.4.5.1
Definition 1122:3.3.6, 1122:A.3.3.6, 1125:3.3.17, 1127:3.3.11
Manufacture of 1125
Solid propellant 1122:4.20, 1122:5.1(8), 1125:7.1, 1125:7.4.1, 1125:7.4.2, 1125:7.8.1, 1125:7.9,
1125:7.10, 1127:6.1(8)
Definition 1122:3.3.5.2.4, 1125:3.3.25.7, 1127:3.3.15.5
Storage of 1127:4.19, 1127:5.1, 1127:6.1(10)
Rockets
Definition 1122:3.3.7, 1127:3.3.13
Fireworks 1123:D.3.1.2.1, 1123:D.3.1.2.2, 1124:C.3.1.2.1, 1124:C.3.1.2.2, 1124:C.3.6.2.2,
1124:C.3.6.2.6
Line rockets 1126:8.2.8
High power 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:17.3.4.2, 1:65.8, 1127
Definition 1122:3.3.7.1, 1127:3.3.13.1
Model 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:17.3.4.2, 1:65.6, 1:65.7, 1122
Definition 1122:3.3.7.2, 1122:A.3.3.7.2, 1127:3.3.13.2
Skyrockets with sticks
Definition 1122:C.2, 1127:3.3.18, 1127:A.3.3.18
Roll coating 34:9.5, 34:9.7(3), 34:9.7.1(3)

Roll-on/roll-off 307:10.2.2, 1405:4.8(6), 1405:5.3(3)

Definition 307:3.3.15, 1405:3.3.57
Roll paper, storage of see Paper
Roller guide/metal track side edge guide system 80:20.4.1.2, 80:20.4.4.1

Definition 80:3.3.98, 80:20.1.5.7
Rollover see Flameover
Rolls, standard (film)

Definition 40:3.3.8, 40:A.3.3.8
Roof/ceiling assemblies 5000:8.6, 5000:8.9, 5000:A.8.9, 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a)

Duct penetration 90A:5.2.3, 90A:5.2.4, 90A:5.3.3, 90A:A.5.3.3
Fire tests 251:4.2.1, 251:4.3, 251:Chap. 11, 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.2, 251:16.4, 251:A.4.2.1,
Copyright NFPA
251:A.4.3.1, 251:G.1.2, 251:G.7.3, 251:G.8.1, 251:G.8.2
Protective membranes, performance of 251:Chap. 15
Roof coverings see Roofs, Coverings
Roof jacks 501:10.6.1, 501:10.9.1(2)

Definition 211:3.3.130, 501:10.2.36
Roof ladders 1931:4.3, 1931:A.4.3.2.1, 1932:6.1.3(8), 1932:6.2.8, 1932:7.2.2, 1932:A.7.2.2.5

Definition 1931:3.3.30, 1932:3.3.25
Tests 1931:5.3, 1932:7.2.2, 1932:A.7.2.2.5
Roof openings see Openings, Roof
Roof structures 221:5.14, 221:A.5.14, 5000:8.3.2.14, 5000:32.13, 5000:35.7.4, 5000:Chap. 38,

5000:A.8.3.2.14, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Definition 5000:3.3.601.13
Roof tanks 30:22.4.1.4, 30:22.17.4

Extinguishing systems 30:22.8, 30:A.22.8.1
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2 to 5.4, 11:8.5.1, 11:A.5.1, 11:A.5.2.7, 11:A.5.3, 11:A.5.4
Floating see Floating roof tanks
Lightning protection 780:7.4.1.1, 780:7.4.1.2, 780:A.7.4.1.2
Roofing kettles 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:16.7, 1:69.3.12.3.5, 1:A.16.7.1.6.2, 241:9.2, 241:9.4.1,

241:9.4.5, 241:9.5.3, 241:A.9.2.1, 241:A.9.2.5, 241:A.9.4.1
Definition 1:3.3.128, 1:3.3.177, 241:3.3.3
Roofing operations 241:Chap. 9

Cultural property occupancies 909:12.5, 909:13.4.4, 909:A.13.4.4.1.2
Roofing systems
Single-ply 241:9.3, 241:A.9.3
Torch-applied 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:16.6, 241:9.3, 241:9.4.4, 241:9.4.5, 241:A.9.3
Roofs 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(G), 5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.3.2.8 to7.2.3.2.10,

5000:7.2.5.6.5, 5000:7.2.6, 5000:13.6, 5000:15.5.5.5(1), 5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1, 5000:35.1.2.8.8,
5000:Chap. 38, 5000:45.6.7, 5000:48.3.3.4(5), 5000:A.35.1.2.8.8
Access to roof 1:10.12.3.6, 1:14.6.4.5, 1:14.11.6, 80:16.1.1, 5000:4.6, 5000:11.2.1.5.9,
5000:11.2.2.6.5, 5000:11.2.2.7.1, 5000:16.2.4.6, 5000:A.4.6.4
Aircraft hangars 409:5.5, 409:8.1.6, 409:8.1.7, 409:9.1.4, 409:A.5.5.3, 409:Annex B
Construction 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.3.1, 220:4.3.2.8 to 4.3.2.10, 220:4.4.1, 220:4.5.1,
220:4.5.5.1.2, 220:4.5.5.2.2, 220:4.5.5.3.2, 220:4.5.5.3.3, 220:4.5.6.5, 220:4.6
Coverings 5000:7.2.3.2.13(6), 5000:Chap. 38, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(6)
Built-up roofing 5000:38.4.2.1.2, 5000:38.4.2.2.2, 5000:38.9.3, 5000:A.38.9.3.2 to A.38.9.4.5
Copyright NFPA
Definition 5000:3.3.66, 5000:38.1.1.1
Definition 5000:3.3.531, 5000:38.1.1.10
Hydroelectric plants 851:5.4.3
Fire tests of 251:5.1.3, 256, 921:16.10.2.19
Foam plastic insulation 5000:48.3.2.3(3), 5000:48.4.2
Gravel 5000:38.2.1.2(6), 5000:38.4.2, 5000:38.5.2.3
Definition 5000:3.3.280, 5000:38.1.1.4
Metal panels 5000:38.9.7, 5000:A.38.9.7.5 to A.38.9.7.8.2
Metal shingles 5000:38.9.8, 5000:A.38.9.8.5
Reroofing 5000:15.4.2.5, 5000:15.4.2.9(1), 5000:15.4.2.9.3(2)
Towers 5000:32.14.1.3
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.5, 909:13.4.4, 909:A.13.4.4.1.2
Decks 220:4.5.5.6, 220:4.5.6.2, 5000:7.2.5.5.6, 5000:7.2.5.6.2, 5000:8.2.2.3.3, 5000:35.7.4,
5000:38.3.2, 5000:38.9.2.3, 5000:38.9.3.3, 5000:38.9.4.3, 5000:38.9.5.3, 5000:38.9.6.3,
5000:38.9.7.3, 5000:38.9.8.3, 5000:38.9.9.3, 5000:38.9.10.3, 5000:38.9.11.3, 5000:38.9.12.3,
5000:38.9.13.3, 5000:38.9.14.3, 5000:45.6.11.6, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2, 5000:A.38.3.2,
5000:D.2.5.5.6, 5000:D.2.5.6.2, 5000:D.5.1.2.1, 5000:D.5.1.2.2
Reroofing 5000:15.4.2.6
Smoke partitions terminated at 5000:8.10.2(1)
Detached buildings 5000:34.3.3.2.2, 5000:34.3.4.4.3, 5000:34.3.5.6
Drainage 5000:35.1.2.8.8, 5000:35.7.3.2, 5000:38.6, 5000:A.35.1.2.8.8, 5000:A.38.6.1,
5000:A.38.6.2
Engines located on 37:4.1.3, 37:A.4.1.3.1(2), 37:A.4.1.3.3
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.1, 5000:D.2.3.2.8 to D. 2.3.2.10, 5000:D.2.3.2.13(6),
5000:D.2.4.1, 5000:D.2.5.1, 5000:D.2.5.6.5, 5000:D.2.6
Exhaust systems passing through 37:8.3.2
Explosion investigations 921:21.3.1, 921:21.3.2, 921:A.21.3.2
File rooms 232:8.8
Fire escape stairs, access using 101:7.2.8.3.3
Fire exposure 80A:4.1.2, 80A:4.3.8.2 to 4.3.8.6, 80A:A.4.3.8
Fire investigations 921:7.3.2.6.1, 921:7.4.2
Fire-resistant 220:Table 4.1.1, 220:4.3.2.8 to 4.3.2.10, 220:4.5.6.5, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.7,
5000:7.2.7.2.1, 5000:8.2.1.3, 5000:8.2.2.1, 5000:8.2.2.3
Copyright NFPA
Fireworks displayed on 1123:Chap. 7
Fuel cell installation on 853:5.4
Fuel tank installation 37:6.3.4
Gas utilization equipment on 54:7.2.6.4, 54:9.4
Height
Heliports, rooftop see Heliports
Historic structures 914:12.5, 914:13.4.3
Insulation 5000:8.16.4, 5000:38.3.3, 5000:38.9.1.3, 5000:45.6.11.2
Landscaped roofs 5000:35.7.4
Lightning protection systems for 780:4.1.2, 780:4.7.1, 780:4.7.2, 780:4.8, 780:4.9.1, 780:4.9.3.3,
780:4.9.4.2, 780:4.9.7, 780:4.9.8, 780:4.15.1.1, 780:7.4.1.3, 780:A.4.8.2 to A.4.8.8.3,
780:A.4.20.2
LP-Gas containers/systems on 1:69.3.10, 1:A.69.3.10.2.7, 1:A.69.3.10.8.3, 58:4.3.1, 58:6.6.7,
58:6.19.11, 58:6.25.3.1, 58:8.2.1.5, 58:A.6.6.7.1(F)(2) to A.6.6.7.3(4)
Manufactured housing 225:6.5.2, 225:8.2, 225:9.3.5, 225:10.4.6, 225:A.8.2, 225:A.9.3.5,
225:A.10.4.6, 501:6.5.1, 501:6.5.5.1, 501:6.5.5.2, 501:6.5.8, 501:7.2, 501:8.4.4, 501:9.11.6.1,
501:13.3.4
Marquees 5000:32.5.6, 5000:32.5.7
Means of egress, use as 101:7.2.11.1(1), 101:7.5.3.1, 101:7.7.6, 5000:11.5.3.1, 5000:11.7.1.3,
5000:11.7.6
Membrane structures 1:25.5.1.1, 1:25.5.1.4, 1:25.6.1.3, 5000:32.2.1.1, 5000:32.2.2.2,
5000:32.2.3, 5000:32.2.5.3, 5000:A.32.2.3.2, 5000:A.32.2.5.3
Permanent 101:11.9.1.2, 101:11.9.1.5, 101:11.9.2.3, 101:11.9.2.4
Temporary 101:11.10.1.4, 101:11.10.4.3, 101:11.10.4.4
Oil-burning equipment on 31:9.3, 31:10.17
One- and two-family dwellings 5000:22.4.4, 5000:22.4.6
Penetrations of see Openings, Roof
Records vaults 232:6.9
Reroofing 5000:15.4.2.4 to 15.4.2.10, 5000:15.4.4.1.1, 5000:15.4.4.2.1, 5000:15.4.4.3.1,
5000:38.10
Security premises 730:6.3.1, 730:6.4, 730:6.6.2, 730:6.6.3.1, 730:11.4.1.3(F), 730:11.4.3.2,
730:15.3.3(15), 730:15.3.4(9)
Sprinkler system installation 1:Table 13.3.1.8(b), 1:13.3.2.4, 1:21.2.6.2.4, 1:A.13.3.2.4, 13:7.8.8.6,
13:8.2.4, 13:8.3.2.5(5), 13:8.6.4.1.3, 13:8.8.4.1.3, 13:8.15.7, 13:12.1.1, 13:A.8.6.4.1.3.2,
13:A.8.6.4.1.3.3, 13:A.8.8.4.1.3, 13:A.8.15.7, 13:C.6
Standpipe and hose systems 14:7.3.2(5), 14:A.7.3.2(5)
Towers, spires, steeples, and other architectural embellishments 5000:7.4.3.6.1
Copyright NFPA
Water tanks 22:4.11.8, 22:4.13, 22:4.14, 22:5.5.1.5.1, 22:5.6.5, 22:5.7.2, 22:5.7.3, 22:5.7.5,
22:6.4.1.1, 22:8.7.1 to 8.7.5, 22:14.2.1, 22:14.4.9, 22:A.8.7.3, 22:Fig. B.1(c) to (e)
Wildfire, protection from 1144:4.2.2, 1144:5.2, 1144:5.6.6, 1144:A.4.2.2.1 to A.4.2.2.6, 1144:A.5.2,
1144:A.5.6.6, 1144:C.1.5.1.2, 1144:C.1.5.3.2, 1144:C.1.5.3.3, 1144:C.1.5.6, 1144:C.1.6.2,
1144:C.1.6.4
Rooftop heliports see Heliports, Rooftop
Rooftop landing pads 5000:31.9.3, 5000:32.15, 5000:35.14.3

Room heaters see Heaters
Room pressure gauges

Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.17
Rooming houses see Lodging houses
Rooms see also Sleeping rooms/areas/suites; specific type of room, e.g. Mechanical equipment
rooms
Definition 901:3.3.90, 901:A.3.3.90
Fire growth in, evaluating wall and ceiling interior finish contribution to 286
Flashover, evaluating potential for 555
Habitable 501:4.3.1, 501:4.4.1, 501A:6.4.2.1, 5000:15.5.2.1
Definition 501:4.2.2, 501A:3.3.7, 5000:3.3.534.4
Large in comparison with size of equipment 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:5.1.4.1, 90B:5.1.4.2
Definition 54:3.3.88, 90B:3.3.11
Large in comparison with the size of equipment
Protected enclosure 30B:5.3.3 to 5.3.5, 30B:5.4, 30B:5.5.7, 30B:5.7, 30B:5.8, 30B:A.5.7,
30B:A.5.8.1
Small 13:8.6.3.2.4, 13:A.8.6.3.2.4
Rope grab devices 1983:5.1.5.2.5, 1983:6.5.2.4, 1983:7.5.6.9, 1983:7.6.2, 1983:8.6, 1983:8.7.8.6.2

Ropes see also Lines (rope-type)

Escape 1983:5.1.2, 1983:5.2.2, 1983:6.2, 1983:7.2, 1983:A.5.1.2.1 to A.5.1.2.12, 1983:A.6.1.1,
1983:A.6.2.1, 1983:A.7.2
Tests 1983:8.2, 1983:8.10
Life safety 1006:5.5.2 to 5.5.4, 1006:5.5.8, 1006:6.1.1 to 6.1.3, 1006:6.2.5, 1006:A.6.1.1(A),
Copyright NFPA
1006:Table G.1, 1500:7.16, 1500:A.7.16.3, 1670:A.4.4.1.1, 1983
Definition1006:3.3.159.1, 1500:3.3.60, 1670:3.3.70, 1983:3.3.50.4
Mechanical advantage see Mechanical advantage
Rescue, use for 1006:5.3.2, 1006:5.5, 1006:Chap. 6, 1006:8.1.6(A), 1006:8.1.7, 1006:17.3.9(A),
1006:17.3.15(A), 1006:18.2.5(A), 1006:18.2.6, 1006:18.2.13, 1006:18.2.14, 1006:Table A.1.3,
1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.18.2.13, 1006:A.18.2.14, 1006:Table G.1, 1670:Chap. 6, 1670:A.4.1.7.4,
1670:D.2
Definition 1006:3.3.159, 1006:3.3.160, 1006:3.3.161
Rope rescue equipment
Rope rescue system 1670:6.3.4, 1670:6.4.2, 1670:7.3.3(10), 1670:A.6.3.4(1) to A.6.3.4(18),
1670:A.7.3.3(10)
Water rescue 1006:11.1.6(A), 1006:11.1.7, 1006:11.1.11, 1006:11.1.14, 1006:12.1.1,
1006:12.2.1(A), 1006:13.2.10(B), 1006:14.2.2(A), 1006:A.11.1.6, 1006:Table G.1,
1670:9.4.9.2
Wire
Rotary atomizing burners

Rotary blower pumps

Rotary lobe pumps

Rotary vane pumps

Rotating biological contactors (RBC) 820:A.8.3.3.3.4, 820:D.2.4.14

Rotating equipment 70B:Chap. 17, 70B:21.20.1.1, 70B:21.20.3.1, 70B:21.20.4.3, 70B:21.20.5,

70B:22.3.7, 70B:22.3.9, 70B:22.3.10, 70B:28.5, 70B:28.6.1, 70B:28.6.2, 70B:F.31, 70B:Table I.1
Emergency power supply systems 110:5.2.2, 110:5.2.4, 110:5.6, 110:A.5.1.4, 110:A.5.2.2,
110:A.5.6.4.2 to A.5.6.10.3, 110:Fig. B.1(a)
Tests 70B:17.7, 70B:17.9, 70B:21.5.2, 70B:21.9.3.2.5, 70B:21.20, 70B:22.3.8, 70B:F.31
Vibration analysis 70B:Chap. 28
Rotation gears 1911:19.8.4.5

Reduction box 1911:19.8.4.6
Copyright NFPA
Rotation locks 1911:19.8.4.10

Rough buck 80:G.10.2

Roughing line
Roughing pumps 86:13.1.4, 86:A.13.1.4

Definition 86:3.3.53.5, 86:A.3.3.53.5
rpm
RPP see Radiant protective performance (RPP)
Rubber
Classification of 13:5.6.4, 13:A.5.6.4, 13:Table A.5.6.4.1
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:Chap. 15
Processing 13:A.5.4.1
Tires see Tires, rubber
Rubbish see Refuse; Waste
Runback, combustion turbine

Rundown
Rung cap castings 1911:19.8.6.9

Rungs (ladder) 1931:4.1.3.5 to 4.1.3.7, 1931:4.4.6.1, 1931:4.4.6.3, 1931:4.4.6.5, 1931:4.7.1.2,

1931:A.4.1.3.6, 1931:A.4.1.3.7, 1932:6.1.3, 1932:6.2.10.2.2
Definition 1931:3.3.31, 1932:3.3.26
Extension ladders 1931:4.4.1.2, 1931:4.4.1.3
Tests 1931:5.2.3 to 5.2.5, 1931:5.5.1
Runner services 72:8.3.2(6), 72:8.3.3, 72:Table A.8.1

Runners 72:8.3.7.1.2(2), 72:8.3.7.2.1(2), 72:8.3.7.3(2), 72:8.4.4.6.1, 72:8.4.4.6.2, 72:8.4.5.6.1(2),

72:8.4.5.6.2(2)
Copyright NFPA
Running fuel fires 1003:6.3.4, 1003:A.6.3.4
Running gear assembly 501:12.4.2.4

Runoff, aircraft incidents 402:14.6.1, 402:14.7.3, 402:B.5.2

Runways
Rural
Definition 1141:3.3.25, 1143:3.3.25
Rural areas 1720:Table 4.3.2, 1720:A.4.3.2

Fire protection infrastructure for land development in 1141
Rural fire fighting 1142

RVers
RVing
RVs see Recreational vehicles
S
Sabotage 921:22.3.5
Safe and stable conditions 805:1.3.1, 805:1.5.2(3)

Safe area 122:4.4.3

Definition 122:3.3.34, 122:A.3.3.34
Safe destination 550:4.5.2.3 see also Defend in place

Provision of 550:4.5.2.3
Safe havens (vehicles carrying explosives) 498:Chap. 4

Definition 498:3.3.4, 498:A.3.3.4
Safe location
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1:3.4.16, 76:3.7.10, 101:3.3.205, 301:3.5.15, 909:3.3.69, 914:3.3.75
Safe shutdown (nuclear reactor) 804:7.2.2, 804:7.4.1, 804:8.11.2, 804:A.7.2.2.2, 804:A.8.11.2 see
also Fire safe shutdown
Safe-start check
Safe working procedures

Electrical work 70E
Safe zones
Rescue operations 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.7, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:10.1.2, 1006:17.2.2,
1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1006:A.17.2.2
Safeguarding 550:4.5.2.1, 550:4.5.2.2 see also Combustion safeguards; Demolition operations,

Safeguards during; Electrical safeguards
Definition 79:3.3.88, 550:3.4.29
Exposed, of 550:4.5.2.1, 550:4.5.2.2
Safely
Definition 472:3.3.55, 1081:3.3.21
Safes 730:7.7, 730:8.6.1.6, 730:8.6.3.1, 731:5.4.2

Educational facilities 730:11.4.2.3, 730:11.4.3.3
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.5.1, 730:13.4.5.2
Restaurants 730:16.4.2.3.2
Retail establishments 730:18.4.3.2, 730:18.4.3.3, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(4)
Safetied (safety knot) 1006:5.5.1

Safety
Electrical see Electrical safety
Fire see Fire safety
Life see Life safety
Motorsports venues, safety operations at 610
Safety alert 1999:4.6.11(1), 1999:4.7.3, 1999:4.8, 1999:A.4.6.11

Definition 1982:3.3.17, 1999:3.3.70
Copyright NFPA
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) 1982:4.2.7.1, 1982:4.5.1, 1982:4.7.3, 1982:4.8,
1982:A.4.2.7.1
Safety blowout devices 54:7.12.1(4), 54:7.12.6, 54:A.7.12.6(1), 86:6.2.9.3(E), 86:A.6.2.9.3(E)

Safety cans 1:43.1.6.5.1, 1:66.4.5.4, 1:66.4.5.5.2, 1:66.4.5.5.3, 30:9.4.1, 30:Table 9.4.3, 30:18.4.2,
30:A.9.4.1
Definition 1:3.3.202, 30:3.3.44, 30A:3.3.13, 30:A.3.3.44, 35:3.3.23, 45:3.3.55, 99:3.3.161,
120:3.3.43, 122:3.3.35
Laboratories, use in 45:10.1.4
Laser facilities, in 115:10.2.5, 115:10.3.3.1, 115:10.3.3.2
Underground mines, in 122:8.3.1, 122:9.2.1, 122:9.5.1(1)
Safety caps see Caps
Safety checks, rescue system 1006:5.5.2, 1006:5.5.4, 1006:5.5.5(B), 1006:5.5.6(B), 1006:5.5.8,

1006:5.5.9(B), 1006:5.5.10(B), 1006:5.5.11, 1006:5.5.12(B), 1006:5.5.14, 1006:6.1.1, 1006:6.1.2,
1006:6.1.3, 1006:6.1.4, 1006:6.2.5, 1006:6.2.6, 1006:11.1.14, 1006:12.1.1, 1006:13.1.7,
1006:13.2.2, 1006:13.2.3, 1006:13.2.6, 1006:A.6.1.1(A), 1006:A.13.2.2, 1006:A.13.2.3,
1006:A.13.2.6
Definition 1006:3.3.211, 1006:A.3.3.211
Safety-critical
Safety devices, furnaces 86:4.1.1.2, 86:6.7.3, 86:8.2.7, 86:8.3.1.1, 86:11.3, 86:13.1, 86:13.2.6,
86:13.3.1, 86:13.5.3, 86:A.4.1.1.2, 86:A.11.3.1, 86:A.11.3.2.6, 86:A.13.1.2 to A.13.1.7.5,
86:A.13.2.6.11(A) to A.13.2.6.11(C), 86:A.13.3.1.6, 86:A.13.3.1.12, 86:A.13.5.3.4
Safety distance
Safety divisions
Definition 804:3.3.39, 804:A.3.3.39
Separation criteria 804:7.4.1, 804:7.4.2
Safety factor
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.7, 909:9.8.9, 909:A.9.7
Definition 1:3.4.17, 76:3.7.11, 101:3.3.206, 115:3.3.33, 301:3.5.16, 909:3.3.70, 914:3.3.76,
2001:3.3.26, 5000:3.3.206.4
Marine vessels 301:5.7, 301:A.5.1.1, 301:A.5.7
Performance-based design option 5000:5.7, 5000:5.8.9, 5000:A.5.7
Telecommunications facilities 76:5.7.8
Safety function
Copyright NFPA
Safety fuses 495:10.3.2, 1124:C.3.6.1.1

Definition 1123:D.2.12, 1124:C.2.15, 1124:D.1.35, 1126:D.1.26
Safety margin 301:A.5.7, 5000:A.5.7

Definition 1:3.4.18, 76:3.7.12, 101:3.3.207, 301:3.5.17, 909:3.3.71, 914:3.3.77, 5000:3.3.536
Safety of Life at Sea Code see SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Code)
Safety officers 1521, 1561:5.3.16, 1561:5.9.3.1(3), 1561:5.9.6, 1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:A.5.9.6.1 to

A.5.9.6.5, 1561:C.1, 1561:C.2.1, 1561:F.1 see also Health and safety officer
Definition 1561:3.3.49, 1561:A.3.3.49
Fire department 1500:4.5.1.1(1), 1500:4.7, 1500:10.6.5, 1521
Definition 1500:3.3.47, 1500:A.3.3.47, 1521:3.3.44
Hazardous materials 472:Chap. 11
Definition 472:3.3.32, 472:A.3.3.32
Laboratory 99:11.8.1.1, 99:11.8.1.2, 99:11.8.2.4, 99:A.11.8.1.1, 99:A.11.8.1.2
Acquired structures 1403:4.4.1 to 4.4.5, 1403:4.4.8, 1403:4.4.18.1, 1403:4.4.19.3,
1403:4.4.19.4, 1403:A.4.4.2, 1403:A.4.4.8
Outside training 1403:7.4.1 to 7.4.6, 1403:7.4.13, 1403:7.4.17.1, 1403:8.4.1 to 8.4.6,
1403:8.4.16.1, 1403:A.7.4.2, 1403:A.8.4.2
Training structures, gas-fired and non-gas-fired 1403:5.4.1 to 5.4.6, 1403:5.4.8, 1403:5.4.17.1,
1403:6.4.1 to 6.4.6, 1403:6.4.17.1, 1403:6.4.18.3, 1403:A.5.4.2, 1403:A.5.4.8, 1403:A.6.4.2
Rescues 1670:4.5.2
Safety relays
Safety shutdown (flame effects) 160:A.9.3.1

Safety shutdown (heating system)

Definition 31:3.3.53, 85:3.3.139.3
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.7, 85:5.6.5.3 to 5.6.5.5, 85:A.5.6.5.3
Firetube boilers 85:5.5.4.2.6, 85:5.5.4.2.7, 85:A.5.5.4.2.7
Watertube boilers 85:5.5.2.6.8, 85:5.5.2.6.9, 85:Table 5.5.6.1(d), 85:5.5.6.4, 85:Table
5.5.7.1(d), 85:5.5.7.4, 85:A.5.5.2.6.9, 85:A.5.5.6.4
Valves see Shutoff valves, Safety
Safety shutoff devices (gas utilization equipment) 54:9.1.4, 54:10.4.6, 54:11.3

Copyright NFPA
Safety shutoff valves see Shutoff valves
Safety stop mechanisms 1911:19.8.6.23, 1911:19.9.8.11

Sagging
Sags (voltage) see Voltages
Sail area
Sailboats see Boats; Marine vessels
Sales display areas 1:65.11.3.15, 1:A.65.11.3.15, 30B:7.1, 30B:7.2

Definition 1:3.3.13.9, 30B:3.3.24
Sally port (security vestibule) 101:22.2.5.4, 101:23.2.5.4, 1221:4.6.3, 1620:A.14.3.1, 5000:21.2.5.4

Definition 101:3.3.208, 1221:3.3.63, 1620:3.3.24, 5000:3.3.537
Salt bath furnaces, molten 86:1.1.5, 86:12.10, 86:14.3.1, 86:A.12.10, 484:7.2.2.9, 484:A.7.2.2.9
Salt media quench type tanks 86:12.8.4, 86:13.2.2, 86:A.13.2.2.2

Salute powder (flash powder)

Bulk salute powder
Definition 1124:3.3.54.3.1
Storage of 1124:4.6.4.4, 1124:4.6.4.6, 1124:5.1.1.1
Definition 1123:3.3.30.2, 1124:3.3.54.3, 1126:3.3.23, 1126:D.1.10, 1126:D.1.24, 1126:D.1.30,
1126:D.1.31, 1126:D.1.35
Storage of 1124:4.6.2.4, 1124:4.6.2.5, 1124:4.6.3.5, 1124:4.6.3.6, 1124:4.6.4.4, 1124:4.6.4.6,
1124:4.6.5, 1124:4.6.9.3, 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:A.4.7
Salutes (fireworks) 1123:4.1.7.1 to 4.1.7.4, 1123:4.1.7.5, 1123:4.2.4.2, 1123:A.5.1.3.5.2,

1124:4.6.4.6, 1124:4.6.5, 1124:4.14.3, 1124:4.14.5.3 to 4.14.5.5, 1124:5.6.4, 1124:C.4.1.2
Bulk salutes
Storage of 1124:4.6.4.4, 1124:4.6.4.6, 1124:5.1.1.1
Definition 1123:3.3.38, 1123:D.4.1.2, 1124:3.3.67
Salvage
Aircraft incidents 402:13.8
Claims management, for 1250:6.4.5, 1250:A.6.4.2, 1250:A.6.4.5
Copyright NFPA
Definition 402:3.3.84, 1925:3.3.68
Fire brigades 1081:5.2.2, 1081:6.2.5, 1081:7.2.9, 1081:A.5.2.2, 1081:A.6.2.5, 1081:A.7.2.9,
1081:B.2.7
Libraries 232:Annex C, 909:5.4.6.2, 909:A.5.4.6.2(5), 909:Annex L
Marine vessels 1405:7.13, 1405:8.3.2, 1405:12.10.9, 1405:12.11.6, 1405:13.5.3, 1405:13.10(12),
1405:17.6 to 17.9, 1405:17.10.5
Museums 909:5.4.6.2, 909:A.5.4.6.2(5)
Vehicles 1:22.9.2.1, 1:22.9.5.1
Salvos
Samples, product
Definition 260:3.3.6, 1951:3.3.99, 1971:3.3.117, 1977:3.3.75, 1982:3.3.18, 1983:3.3.52,
1994:3.3.63, 1999:3.3.71, 2112:3.3.27
Sampling port
Definition 76:3.5.3
Telecommunications facilities 76:8.5.3.1.2.4 to 8.5.3.1.2.6, 76:8.5.3.2.1.5, 76:A.8.5.3.1.2.4,
76:A.8.5.3.1.2.5, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.5
Sanctioning body 610:4.6.9.1(2)

Sanitary disposal stations 1194:7.9

Sanitary sewers 820:Table 4.2, 820:Fig. A.4.2(c), 820:C.4.4 to C.4.6

Sanitization, of respiratory protection equipment 1404:6.7.4(6), 1404:8.1.3 to 8.1.5

SAR see Supplied air respirator
Sarin 1404:Table C.1(d)
Satellite structures
Definition 1:3.3.27.10, 415:3.3.6
Sawmills see Industrial occupancies
Saws, power see also Tools, Electrical

Wildfire, use in 1143:A.6.3.1.2
Saxons (fireworks/pyrotechnic devices) 1126:8.2.7
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1124:D.1.36, 1126:3.3.52
Scaffolding 1:16.4.1, 1:A.16.4.1, 241:8.2, 241:A.8.2
Scaling ladders see Pompier ladders
Scalpels, handling of 1581:7.3.1, 1581:7.3.2
Scanners
Scavenging
Definition 85:3.3.134, 99:3.3.162
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:6.7.3.1.14, 85:8.4.3.5.2, 85:8.8.2.6
Waste gas see Waste anesthetic gas disposal
SCBA see Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Scenario
Scene, fire see Fire scene
Scenery see Stages (theater)
Scenic operation
SCF see Standard cubic foot (SCF)
SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute)

Definition 58:3.3.71, 99:3.3.163
Schools see Educational occupancies
Scientific method 921:4.2 to 4.4, 921:18.6.1, 921:A.4.3.5, 921:A.4.3.6

Scientists, role in fire investigations of 921:14.5.2
Scorch
Definition 901:3.3.91, 901:A.3.3.91
Scrap tires
Storage 1145:6.2.3
Screen barricades see Barricades
Screening chambers 820:Table 9.1.1.4(1)

Copyright NFPA
Screens, fire pump
Suction pipe 20:5.14.8, 20:7.3.4.3, 20:A.5.14.8
Well 20:7.2.4.5 to 7.2.4.11
Screens, security 730:6.7.4, 730:7.3.6.4, 730:7.6.2.2, 730:7.6.2.4 to 7.6.2.6, 730:8.6.1.3,

731:5.3.3.1.2.1, 731:5.3.3.1.2.2(4)
Definition 730:3.3.42, 730:A.3.3.42, 731:3.3.22, 731:A.3.3.22
Educational facilities 730:11.4.1.3(F), 730:11.4.3.2
One- and two-family dwellings 730:13.4.2.2(C)(5)
Parking facilities 730:12.4.4.2(B), 730:21.4.2.1(B)
Screw jacks 1006:A.9.1.10

Screw shells 70:200.10, 70:410.50, 70:410 .IX
Screw threads, fire hose connections 1963:Chap. 5, 1963:Chap. 8

Blunt start 1963:5.1.5, 1963:A.5.1.5
Coupling
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.7.2 to 4.7.4, 14:11.3
Scrubbers (electric generating plants) 850:5.3.2(6), 850:7.6.5, 850:A.7.6.5
SCUBA 1006:13.2, 1006:A.13.2, 1006:Table G.1

Scum or skimmings 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:D.2.4.1, 820:D.2.4.5

Scuppers 1405:6.11.5, 1405:12.8

Sea level equivalent of agent

Sea level equivalent of oxygen 2001:A.1.5.1.3

Seal air
Seal area protection (foam extinguishing systems) 11:5.3.3.2, 11:5.3.4 to 5.3.7, 11:A.5.3.4.3 to
A.5.3.6
Seal fires
Copyright NFPA
Covered (internal) floating roof tanks 11:A.5.1
Outdoor covered (internal) floating roof tanks 11:5.4.2.3, 11:A.5.4.2.3.4
Outdoor open-top floating roof tanks 11:A.5.3.3
Sealed combustion system appliances 501:10.8.4(1)

Seals see also Gaskets

Conduit systems 70:230.8, 70:300.7(A), 70:501.15, 70:502.15, 70:504.70, 70:505.16, 70:506.16
Hermetic 70:500.7(J)
Definition 70:500.2
Internal conduit, fire-rated 804:8.1.3.4.3
Liquid 69:12.2.5, 69:A.12.2.5
Penetration 804:4.5(2), 804:8.1.2.3, 804:8.1.3.1, 804:8.1.3.4.2
Fire-rated 850:5.2.2.1, 850:A.5.2.2.1, 851:5.2.5.1, 851:A.5.2.5.1
Definition 820:3.3.27, 850:3.3.9, 851:3.3.8
Seams (clothing) 1992:5.3.5.2(6), 1992:5.3.5.5

Assembly
Definition 1971:3.3.119, 1977:3.3.76.1
Strength test 1971:7.1.13, 1971:8.14.1.1, 1977:7.1.9, 1977:7.5.8, 1977:8.8
Chemicals, resistance to 1991:7.2.6, 1991:7.3.6, 1991:7.6.1 to 7.6.3, 1991:8.6, 1992:7.1.8.1,
1992:8.4.11, 1994:7.1.2.1, 1994:7.1.2.8.1, 1994:7.1.3.2, 1994:7.2.2.1, 1994:7.2.2.9.1,
1994:7.2.3.2, 1994:8.7, 1994:A.8.7.4.4.3, 1994:A.8.7.6.2
Definition 1951:3.3.100, 1971:3.3.118, 1991:3.3.57, 1992:3.3.61, 1994:3.3.64, 1999:3.3.72,
2112:3.3.28, 2113:3.3.33
Inseam length 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(b), 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(c)
Liquids, resistance to 1971:7.6.9, 1971:7.7.8, 1971:7.7.9
Major seams 1977:6.1.17.8, 1977:7.1.9.1
Definition 1851:3.3.77.1, 1851:3.3.77.2, 1851:A.3.3.77.1, 1851:A.3.3.77.2, 1951:3.3.100.1,
1951:3.3.100.2, 1977:3.3.76.2, 1977:A.3.3.76.2
Major stress 1975:7.3, 1975:8.4.3.1
Minimum allowance 1977:6.1.17.8
Minor seams 1977:6.1.17.8, 1977:7.1.9.1
Definition 1851:3.3.77.3, 1951:3.3.100.3, 1977:3.3.76.3, 1977:6.1.17.8, 1977:7.1.9.1,
Copyright NFPA
1977:A.3.3.76.3
Sample preparation 1994:8.1.2, 1994:8.1.8
Sewn seam
Strength 1971:7.7.15, 1971:7.14.9, 1971:7.16.8, 1971:8.14, 1975:7.3, 1975:8.4, 1975:B.3,
1977:7.1.9, 1977:7.5.8, 1977:8.8, 1991:8.24, 1992:7.1.8.2, 1992:8.8, 1994:7.1.2.5, 1994:7.1.2.6,
1994:7.1.2.8.5, 1994:7.2.2.7, 1994:7.2.2.8, 1994:7.2.2.9.5, 1994:7.3.2.6, 1994:7.3.2.8.5,
1994:8.12
Technical data package statements 1994:5.3.5.2(6), 1994:5.3.5.5
Viral penetration, resistance to 1994:7.1.2.7, 1994:7.1.3.7, 1994:7.2.2.2, 1994:7.2.3.3,
1994:7.2.4.3, 1994:7.3.2.1, 1994:7.3.3.2, 1994:8.21
Search function
Search marking systems see Markings
Search measures
Active 1006:11.1.3, 1006:16.1.9, 1006:A.11.1.3
Definition1006:3.3.168.1, 1006:A.3.3.168.1
Passive 1006:11.1.3, 1006:16.1.9, 1006:A.11.1.3
Definition1006:3.3.168.2, 1006:A.3.3.168.2
Search operations see also Rescue

Aircraft incidents 402:9.5.1, 402:11.2.7, 402:14.4.2 see also Rescue
Fire brigades 1081:6.2.4, 1081:7.2.8
Structural collapse incidents 1670:Chap. 5, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:Annex F, 1670:Annex G
Wilderness incidents 1670:Chap. 10, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.5
Search parameters 1006:5.2.2, 1006:5.2.5, 1006:11.1.3, 1006:A.11.1.3

Seasonal needs 1401:A.5.1.2.2

Seasonal storage, of boats

Seat belts 1500:6.1.7.1, 1500:6.3.1 to 6.3.3, 1500:6.3.8, 1500:A.6.3.1, 1500:A.6.3.3, 1500:A.6.3.8

Definition 414:3.3.56, 1500:3.3.86
Seating, assembly occupancies 1:20.1.4.10, 101:7.3.1.3.2, 101:12.2.5.5 to 12.2.5.8, 101:13.2.5.5 to

13.2.5.8, 101:A.12.2.5.5 to A.12.2.5.8.3, 101:A.13.2.5.5 to A.13.2.5.8.3, 5000:11.3.1.3.2, 5000:Table
A.35.6.1.2
Copyright NFPA
Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.4 to 12.6.2.6, 5000:12.6.7.2, 5000:12.6.7.9, 5000:12.16.1, 5000:12.21
Aisle accessways serving see Aisle accessways
Aisles serving see Aisles
Continental 101:A.12.2.5.5.4, 101:A.13.2.5.5.4
Festival see Festival seating
Fixed 101:12.7.9.1, 101:13.7.9.1
Folding and telescopic see Folding and telescopic seating
Grandstands 1:25.1, 1:25.3, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8, 101:12.4.8.2, 101:13.4.8.2, 102:5.5,
5000:16.4.8.2
Smoke-protected see Smoke-protected assembly seating
Theater-type 5000:16.2.3.2, 5000:A.16.2.3.2
Unsecured 101:12.7.9.2, 101:13.7.9.2
Wheelchair spaces 5000:12.6.7.2, 5000:12.21
Seaworthy
Secondary access
Secondary air 86:6.2.3.4, 86:6.2.3.6, 86:6.3.3.3, 86:6.3.3.4

Definition 85:3.3.3.9, 86:3.3.2.4
Secondary barrier
Secondary collapse see Collapse
Secondary containment see Containment
Secondary explosions see Explosions
Secondary line see also Backup hose lines

Secondary power systems see Standby systems
Secondary ties, transformers 70:450.6
Secondary wastewater treatment 820:B.4

Sections (incident management) 1561:5.10, 1561:A.5.10

Definition 1561:3.3.50, 1561:A.3.3.50
Secured
Copyright NFPA
Definition 306:3.3.13, 306:A.3.3.13
Security see also Security services

Cultural property occupancies 909:Chap. 6
Definition 601:3.3.9, 601:A.3.3.9, 1006:3.3.164
Emergency services communications systems 1221:4.6, 1221:10.3, 1221:Chap. 13, 1221:14.2,
1221:A.4.6.4(3), 1221:A.10.3.5
Explosion scene 921:21.13.2
Fire scene 921:14.2.7, 921:16.3, 921:26.5.2.1, 921:26.6, 921:27.5.2.1, 921:27.7.3, 921:A.16.3
Historic structures and sites 914:Chap. 6, 914:11.11, 914:12.2.3.2, 914:13.7, 914:A.10.12
Rescue incident 1006:5.2.7, 1006:9.1.1, 1006:9.1.3, 1006:9.1.4, 1006:9.2.1, 1006:9.2.3,
1006:9.2.4, 1006:10.1.1, 1006:10.2.1, 1006:13.1.6, 1006:17.2.2, 1006:17.3.16, 1006:18.3.5,
1006:A.5.2.7, 1006:A.9.1.1, 1006:A.10.1.10, 1006:A.13.1.6, 1006:A.17.2.2
Suburban and rural land developments, access to 1141:5.2.20, 1141:5.3.17.1 to 5.3.17.3,
1141:10.3.3(4)
Security control center 601:8.1, 601:A.8.1
Security officers 730:Chap. 9, 731:4.5.6.2.2(1) see also Guard's tour reporting stations
Functions and duties 601:Chap. 5
Identification of 601:4.6, 601:A.4.6
Selection and conduct of 601:Chap. 6, 730:9.6
Supervision 730:9.7, 730:20.5.3.3, 730:A.9.7
Supervision of contract officers 601:4.4, 601:A.4.4
Training and education of 601:Chap. 7, 730:12.4.4.6, 730:A.12.4.4.6(C), 730:A.12.4.4.6(D)
Security plans 730:Chap. 10

Apartment buildings 730:15.3
Assembly occupancies 730:16.3, 730:22.2
Health care facilities 730:12.3, 730:A.12.3
Hotels 730:14.3
Mercantile occupancies 730:17.3, 730:18.3
Parking facilities 730:21.3
Security services 1:16.3.2.5.1 to 16.3.2.5.3, 1:28.1.8.2.1, 1:34.5.6, 1:A.16.3.2.5.1, 1:A.16.3.2.5.2,

1:J.8, 1:L.5.7.3, 601, 730
Airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(4), 424:5.4, 424:6.4, 424:6.5.3, 424:7.4, 424:A.5.4.2, 424:A.12.2
Construction sites 241:7.2.5, 241:11.1.5, 241:A.7.2.5.1 to A.7.2.5.5
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:12.9, 59A:14.4.5(4), 59A:A.12.9, 59A:Annex C,
59A:Annex D
Marinas and boatyards 303:4.5, 303:6.3.4.2(3), 303:7.2.2.2, 303:8.8.5(1), 303:8.8.13, 303:A.4.5
Marine terminals 307:9.9, 307:A.9.9
Marine vessels
During construction or repair 312:4.8.4, 312:4.10, 312:4.10.5, 312:4.11.3.1, 312:A.4.10.3
During lay-up 312:5.13
Motorsports venues 610:4.6.9.1(3), 610:5.3.3(7)
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:11.2.7, 804:A.11.2.7
Pre-incident planning and 1620:5.4.2
Security spaces (merchant vessels)

Security vestibules see Sally port
Sedimentation
Definition 820:3.3.60, 820:A.3.3.60
Sedimentation tanks 820:Table 5.2, 820:Fig. A.5.2, 820:D.2.4.1, 820:D.2.4.10, 820:D.2.4.11
Seepage, of flammable and combustible liquids 329:5.1.1(6), 329:5.4.13, 329:5.4.14, 329:5.4.16,

329:5.4.18
Segregated
Definition 42:3.3.7, 42:A.3.3.7
Segregated storage
Definition 1:3.3.225.11, 430:3.3.10.5, 430:A.3.3.10.5
Organic peroxide 1:70.3.3.1, 1:70.3.5, 1:A.70.3.5.4.3
Oxidizers 1:70.2.3(1), 1:70.2.5.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3.1, 1:70.2.6.3.3, 1:70.2.7.3.1, 1:A.70.2.3(1),
430:4.4.2, 430:4.4.3.3, 430:5.2.1, 430:Table 5.2.2(a), 430:6.2.1, 430:Tables 6.2.3(a) and (b),
430:7.2.1, 430:Tables 7.2.4(a) and (b)
Pesticides 434:5.1, 434:5.2, 434:C.1.2.5, 434:D.1.5
Segregation
Dust handling and processing areas 654:6.2, 654:7.6.5, 654:A.6.2.3.1, 654:A.7.6.5
Seismic incidents see Earthquakes
Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) 85:4.6.8, 85:6.4.2.3.11, 85:6.9, 85:8.11.3, 85:A.4.6.8,

85:A.6.4.2.3.11, 85:A.6.9
Selector valves, dry chemical systems 17:4.4.4.2, 17:4.4.4.3, 17:5.8.2.1

Copyright NFPA
Self-closing
Definition 1:3.3.206, 101:3.3.210, 914:3.3.79, 5000:3.3.541
Devices see Closing devices
Doors see Doors, Self-closing
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 329:5.4.5.4, 1500:7.9.7, 1500:7.9.8, 1500:7.11.1,

1500:7.14, 1500:8.5.23, 1500:8.8.2.1 to 8.8.2.6, 1500:A.7.9.7, 1500:A.7.9.8, 1500:A.7.11.1.2,
1500:A.7.11.1.3, 1500:A.7.12.1, 1500:A.7.12.6, 1500:A.7.14.1 to A.7.14.6, 1971:6.4.7, 1981 see also
Breathing air systems
Accessories 1981:1.1.4, 1981:4.3.23, 1981:4.3.25, 1981:6.6, 1981:7.11.2, 1981:A.1.1.4
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting 402:8.2.6, 402:8.2.7, 402:9.5.1, 402:10.4.4, 402:11.1.5, 402:11.5,
402:13.1.3, 403:A.8.2.2, 405:8.3(7), 405:8.4, 408:5.2.2.3
Breathing air quality 1989 see also Breathing air systems
CBRN ensembles 1971:5.4.7(2), 1971:6.20.1.2, 1971:6.20.1.4, 1971:6.20.1.5, 1971:6.20.4.2.1,
1971:8.48.13.1, 1971:8.66.2.1, 1971:8.66.2.2, 1971:A.8.66.3.3
Closed-circuit 1404:7.1.2, 1404:7.1.3, 1500:7.11.1.3, 1500:7.11.1.4, 1500:A.7.11.1.3
Definition 1404:3.3.32.1, 1500:3.3.87.1, 1981:3.3.9
Combination SCBA/SAR
Definition 1852:3.3.3, 1852:A.3.3.3
Definition 329:3.3.16, 402:3.3.85, 1404:3.3.31, 1404:3.3.32, 1500:3.3.87, 1852:3.3.12,
1852:3.3.14, 1852:A.3.3.14, 1981:3.3.41, 1981:A.3.3.41, 1989:3.3.11, 1989:3.3.12, 1989:A.3.3.12
DRD function test 1971:8.59.5.4, 1971:8.59.5.5, 1971:8.59.5.11
Electric generating plants 850:4.4.7.3, 850:9.3.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6, 851:4.4.5.3
Light water reactors 805:E.2.8.6
End-of-service-time indicators 1981:Table 4.3.9, 1981:4.3.12, 1981:4.3.20, 1981:6.1.4, 1981:6.2,
1981:7.1.2, 1981:7.2.2, 1981:7.3.2, 1981:7.7.3, 1981:7.8.2, 1981:7.11.5, 1981:7.13.1,
1981:7.13.2, 1981:8.13, 1981:8.14, 1981:A.8.14.5.1
Eye and face protection, used for 1500:7.17.2
Fabric components 1981:4.3.11, 1981:4.3.19
Facepieces 1981:Table 4.3.9, 1981:4.3.11, 1981:4.3.19, 1981:6.1.7, 1981:7.9, 1981:7.11.4,
1981:7.12, 1981:8.9, 1981:8.12, 1981:A.4.1.2.2, 1981:A.7.9
Interface 1971:5.2.4, 1971:6.14.5, 1971:7.14.1, 1971:8.47.1.1, 1971:8.47.5
Filling 1901:4.19.1(11), 1901:25.9
Fire brigades, use by 600:1.4.4(3), 600:1.4.5(3), 600:4.2.4(2), 600:6.3.3, 600:6.3.5, 600:7.3.2.3,
600:7.3.2.4, 600:7.3.3, 600:7.3.5, 600:7.3.6, 600:A.4.2.4(2)
Hazardous materials incidents 1500:7.5.1.3, 1500:7.5.2.3, 1500:7.5.3.3.1, 1500:7.5.3.4.1,
1500:7.5.3.5.1, 1500:7.5.3.6.1, 1500:A.7.5.3.6, 1500:F.2
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Identical
Initial attack, use in 1410:5.2.1.2, 1410:5.2.2(3), 1410:9.4, 1410:A.1.2.1
Long-duration 1500:7.11.1.3, 1500:A.7.11.1.3
Marine vessels 1405:7.21, 1405:10.4.1, 1405:10.4.3.1, 1405:13.6.3, 1405:13.6.4, 1500:A.7.11.1.3
Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBDs) 301:14.3.5, 301:A.14.3.5
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:10.2, 1925:10.4, 1925:13.3.2, 1925:A.10.2.1, 1925:A.10.2.3
Merchant vessels 301:9.3.1, 301:9.3.2, 301:14.3.5, 301:20.13.3.3, 301:21.13.3.1.2,
301:A.9.3.2.5.1, 301:A.14.3.5
Member rehabilitation after use of 1584:6.1.4, 1584:6.2.2.2, 1584:A.6.1.4, 1584:A.6.3.2.1
Mounting of 1901:14.1.10, 1901:A.14.1.10.1
Negative pressure 1981:4.1.2.3, 1981:6.1.2.3
NIOSH certified 1981:1.1.4, 1981:4.1.2 to 4.1.4, 1981:4.3.24, 1981:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1981:6.1.9,
1981:6.6.2, 1981:A.1.1.4, 1981:A.4.1.2.2, 1981:A.7.1
Definition 1981:3.3.29, 1981:A.3.3.29
Open-circuit 1981
Definition 1404:3.3.32.2, 1981:3.3.30
Selection, care, and maintenance 1852
Pocket access while wearing 1971:A.6.1.8
Positive pressure 1981:4.1.2.1, 1981:4.1.2.3, 1981:6.1.2.1, 1981:6.1.2.3
Proximity fire fighting 1500:7.3.4
Rapid fill system, use of 1500:7.14.6 to 7.14.10, 1500:A.7.14.6
Rated service time 1981:4.1.2.2, 1981:6.1.2.2, 1981:A.4.1.2.2
Rebuild of 1852:7.2.3, 1852:A.7.2.3.3, 1852:A.7.2.3.9
Rescue, technical 1500:7.8.3.2, 1500:7.8.3.3, 1500:A.7.8.3.2
Reserve 1500:7.9.4, 1500:7.9.5, 1500:A.7.9.4
SCUBA (Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) 1006:13.2, 1006:A.13.2, 1006:Table G.1
Selection, care, and maintenance 1852
Standby members, for 1500:8.5.13, 1500:8.5.14
Storage of cylinders/units 1901:15.5, 1901:A.15.5
Subterranean spaces 520:7.2.1
Sulfur fires 655:4.8.5.1, 655:A.4.8.5
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Training in use of, fire service 1404
Wildland fire fighting 1906:7.1.9.3.1, 1906:7.1.9.3.2, 1906:7.1.10, 1906:8.4, 1906:A.7.1.10.1,
1906:A.7.3.3, 1906:A.8.4, 1977:A.1.1.3
Self-decomposing mixtures
Definition 69:3.3.34, 69:A.3.3.34
Self-destructive action
Self-expelling fire extinguishers 10:7.4.1.3.5, 10:A.7.4.1.3.5, 10:D.1.2.1, 10:Table H.2

Definition 10:3.4.6
Self-extinguishing
Definition 99:3.3.165, 99B:3.3.21
Self-heating 921:5.7.4.1.1.5, 921:5.7.4.1.1.6, 921:5.7.4.1.2

Self-igniting rock (ore) 122:10.8.4, 122:10.8.5

Definition 122:3.3.38, 122:A.3.3.38
Self-ignition 921:5.7.4.1.2
Definition 270:3.3.7, 921:3.3.144
Self-ignition temperature
Chemicals 921:16.10.2.11
Self-limiting
Self-luminous material
Definition 101:3.3.211, 101:A.3.3.211, 170:3.3.3, 5000:3.3.542, 5000:A.3.3.543
Signs 5000:11.10.4, 5000:16.4.7.7.2, 5000:19.2.10.3, 5000:A.11.10.4
Self-piloted pilot burners 86:6.3.8.4(A)

Self-preservation 5000:18.1.1.5, 5000:18.3.5.4, 5000:18.3.7, 5000:18.6.1.1.4, 5000:18.6.1.7

Definition 101:3.3.212, 101:A.3.3.212, 5000:3.3.543, 5000:A.3.3.544
Self-propelled equipment
Coal mines 120:4.3.3.6, 120:5.3.7.1, 120:5.3.7.3.11, 120:7.4.2 to 7.4.8, 120:A.4.3.3.6.1,
120:A.4.3.3.6.2, 120:A.5.3.7.1.1, 120:A.7.4.5
Definition 120:3.3.45, 122:3.3.39
Metal and nonmetal mines 122:1.1.4(1), 122:1.2(2), 122:5.1.1, 122:5.1.4, 122:5.1.8, 122:5.1.10,
122:6.3.3, 122:10.8.3, 122:Chap. 12, 122:A.1.1, 122:Annex B
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Self-rescue 1006:5.2.5(B), 1006:Table G.1
Cave rescue 1006:18.2.3, 1006:18.2.4
Definition 502:3.3.40, 1006:3.3.173
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.1, 1006:8.1.2, 1006:A.8.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.2
Vehicle/machinery rescue 1006:10.1.7, 1006:10.2.4
Water rescue 1006:11.1.2, 1006:13.1.1, 1006:13.1.7, 1006:13.2.2, 1006:13.2.3, 1006:13.2.6,
1006:13.2.9, 1006:A.11.1.2, 1006:A.11.1.10, 1006:A.13.1.1, 1006:A.13.2.2, 1006:A.13.2.3,
1006:A.13.2.6, 1006:A.13.2.9
Self-service fuel stations

Aircraft fueling 1:42.4.5.22, 407:4.6, 407:5.22, 407:A.4.6.3.5
Attended 1:42.2.7.4, 30A:9.4
Unattended 1:42.2.5.3.8, 1:42.2.5.7.2, 1:42.2.6.1.4.1, 1:42.2.7.5, 1:A.42.2.6.1.4.1, 1:A.42.2.7.5.6,
30A:6.3.8, 30A:6.7.2, 30A:7.3.5.1, 30A:9.5, 30A:A.7.3.5.1, 30A:A.9.5.6
Selvedge (fabric)
Semiconductive
Hose 77:8.4.3.3
Liquids 77:8.3.3.5, 77:8.3.3.6, 77:B.2, 77:F.1.1, 77:F.3
Path 77:5.2.3
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 1:Chap. 23, 79:A.4.2, 318, 5000:6.4.2.11, 5000:15.7.2.1.1(9),

5000:34.3.7, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4 see also Fabrication areas; Hazardous production material (HPM)
Semiconductors 77:5.1.6
Semifixed foam systems 11:4.8(2), 11:8.4.5, 11:8.5.1(2)

Definition 11:3.3.17.4, 11:A.3.3.17.4
Semifluidized
Semisubsurface foam injection 11:5.2.7, 11:5.3.3.1, 11:A.5.2.7

Semitrailers
Aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.3.7.7, 407:4.3.10, 407:4.3.16.5
Explosives transported/stored in 495:6.5.1(5), 495:7.4.3, 495:Table 9.3.1(a) Note, 495:9.8.6
Copyright NFPA
Tank see also Tank vehicles
Sensing edge (rolling steel fire door) 80:11.4.2.1, 80:11.4.2.2.2, 80:11.4.2.2.3

Sensitivity, of explosive materials 495:6.2.5.1

Sensitivity analysis 1:5.7.7, 1:5.7.8, 101:5.4.2.2, 101:5.4.2.3, 101:5.5.4.2, 101:5.5.4.3,

5000:5.4.1.3, 5000:5.4.1.4, 5000:5.5.1.5, 5000:5.5.1.6, 5000:5.8.7, 5000:5.8.8
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.4.2.2, 909:9.4.2.3, 909:9.8.7, 909:9.8.8
Definition 1:3.4.2.1, 76:3.7.1.1, 101:3.3.13.1, 301:3.5.18, 909:3.3.3.1, 914:3.3.80, 5000:3.3.30.1
Historic structures 914:9.4.2.2, 914:9.5.4.2, 914:9.5.4.3, 914:9.8.7, 914:9.8.8, 914:Annex L
Marine vessels 301:5.4.2.2, 301:5.4.2.3, 301:5.5.4.2, 301:5.5.4.3, 301:5.8.6, 301:5.8.7,
301:A.5.7
Sensors
Definition 76:3.5.4
Security detection systems 730:6.10.2, 730:6.10.3, 730:8.5, 730:8.6
Separate
Definition 1851:3.3.79, 1951:3.3.101, 1971:3.3.121, 1975:3.3.21, 1977:3.3.78, 2112:3.3.29
Separate atmosphere see Atmospheres
Separate inside storage areas 30B:6.3.7, 30B:7.3.4

Definitions 30B:3.3.25
Separated occupancy 1:6.1.14.1.1(2), 1:6.1.14.4, 101:6.1.14.1.1(2), 101:6.1.14.4, 5000:6.2.1.1(2),

5000:6.2.4, 5000:7.6.2.3.3, 5000:16.1.2.1, 5000:A.7.6.2.3.3
Definition 1:6.1.14.2.3, 101:3.3.168.14, 101:6.1.14.2.3, 5000:3.3.424.13, 5000:6.2.2.3
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.4.2.3
Height and area requirements 5000:7.4.1.1.2
Separated spaces
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Separately derived systems 70:250.20(D), 70:250.21(A), 70:250.28(D), 70:250.30, 70:250.35(A),

70:250.104(D)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70B:27.1.1.13, 70E:100.I
Separation/separation distances see also Horizontal separation; subentry, Separation, under

specific entries
Definition 1:3.3.206, 45:3.3.37, 55:3.3.51, 501:13.2.2, 550:3.4.30, 654:3.3.22, 914:3.3.81
Manufactured homes 501:13.3
Separators
Air-material see Air-material separators
Oil 86:5.4.4.4
SEPSS see Stored emergency and standby power systems
Sequence 921:18.5
Service (electrical) 70:230, 73:4.1

Definition 20:3.3.40, 20:A.3.3.40, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.20
Emergency systems 70:700.12(D)
Farm 70:220 .V
Fire pumps 20:9.2.2, 20:A.9.2.2
Floating buildings 70:553.4 to 553.7
Immediate restoration of
Temporary wiring 70:590.4(A)
Two or more buildings 70:250.32
Workplaces 70E:410.8
Service connection
Service corridors see Corridors
Service drop 70:230.23 to 230.29, 70:230.54

Service entrance equipment see Service equipment (electrical)
Service equipment (electrical) 20:9.2.3.1(1), 70:230 .V, 921:8.3.2.1.1, 921:8.3.3, 921:8.4, 921:8.5,
921:8.10.3.3
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Arson and 921:22.3.2
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, guarding at 70E:430.11(C)
Conductors 921:8.10.3.3
Definition70E:100.I
Definition 20:3.3.41, 20:A.3.3.41, 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.31
Disconnecting means 70:230 .VI, 70E:410.8(A)
Enclosures 70E:400.21(F), 70E:410.10(E)(2)
Manufactured home service equipment 501:11.3.11(3), 501:11.4.11, 501:11.9.1
Membrane structures 101:11.9.5, 101:11.10.7
Overcurrent protection 70:230 .VII
Overload 921:8.10.5.2
Panelboards as 70:408 .III
Tents 101:11.11.6
Service factor
Service head adapters

Definition 54:3.3.90, 58:3.3.66
Service inlets 99:5.3.5, 99:5.3.11.3, 99:A.5.3.5

Service (laser products) 115:11.3

Definition 115:3.3.34, 115:A.3.3.34
Service lateral conductors

Underground 70:230 .III
Service life
Definition 1851:3.3.80, 1981:3.3.42, 2113:3.3.34
Service meter assemblies

Service operations
Service outlets 99:5.3.5, 99:5.3.11.3, 99:A.5.3.5

Service point
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Definition70E:100.I
Service pressure 52:4.9.4, 52:8.14.1.2, 52:8.14.2, 52:9.13.1.2, 52:9.13.2

Service request
Public safety telecommunicators, actions of 1061:4.2.1 to 4.2.4, 1061:4.3.5, 1061:4.4.1,
1061:4.4.2, 1061:5.3.2, 1061:5.3.5, 1061:5.4.1 to 5.4.4, 1061:A.4.2.2(A) to A.4.2.4(B),
1061:A.4.3.5, 1061:A.4.4.1(A), 1061:A.4.4.1(B), 1061:A.4.4.2, 1061:A.5.4.1(A) to A.5.4.4(B)
Service spaces 52:17.2.1, 52:17.3.1, 52:17.12.10.2

Service stations see Motor fuel dispensing facilities
Service structures
Definition 1194:3.3.24, 1194:A.3.3.24
Service tests
Aerial devices 1500:6.4.7
Definition 1500:3.3.88, 1521:3.3.45, 1932:3.3.28
Fire pumps 1500:6.4.6
Ladders, ground 1500:6.5.11, 1932:5.1.3.2, 1932:6.1.4.2, 1932:6.1.6, 1932:Chap. 7
Service valves 99:5.1.4.7, 99:5.1.11.2.6
Servicing level
Servo drive system 79:7.3.1.2, 79:Chap. 19, 79:A.7.3.1.2

Definition 79:3.3.93, 79:A.3.3.93
Set point
Set pressure
Definition 20:3.3.43, 52:3.3.38.5
Setaflash closed tester 921:16.10.2.10
SETIQ (Emergency Transportation System for Chemical Industry in Mexico)

Sets (motion picture, television) 140:4.5.1, 140:4.7.2, 140:5.5, 140:A.4.3.1

Settled pressure 52:8.14.2, 52:9.13.2
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Severe mobility impairment 5000:11.2.1.2.4(3), 5000:11.5.4.1, 5000:A.11.5.4.1 see also Lifts

Definition 101:3.3.216, 5000:3.3.550
Elevators used as means of egress 5000:A.11.2.12.2.4, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.6
Evacuation 5000:55.2.3.6.3
Severe service
Sewage
Campgrounds/recreational vehicle parks 1194:5.2.2.1, 1194:5.2.2.3, 1194:5.3.1.2, 1194:5.3.2.2,
1194:7.8, 1194:7.8.3
Definition 501:9.2.31, 1194:3.3.25
Manufactured housing 501:9.3.1.3, 501:9.3.1.6.3
Sewer branches 1194:7.8.2.2, 1194:7.8.2.6

Sewer gas 329:4.1.15, 329:5.4.8, 329:8.2.5(4), 329:B.6, 820:Table D.2, 820:D.2.3, 820:D.2.6,
921:Table 21.8, 921:21.15.3
Definition 820:3.3.35.3, 820:A.3.3.35.3
Sewer laterals 1194:7.8.2.2

Sewer mains 1194:7.8.2.2, 1194:7.8.2.6

Sewers
Fire protection 820:Chap. 4, 820:8.3.1, 820:A.8.3.1
Underground release 329:4.1.3, 329:4.1.6.1, 329:4.1.9, 329:5.1.1(2), 329:5.2.2, 329:5.4.2,
329:5.4.8, 329:5.4.14, 329:5.4.15, 329:6.1.2.1, 329:6.2.9, 329:6.2.10, 329:8.2.1(3), 329:8.2.5(1),
329:9.1.4(2), 329:9.1.6, 329:9.1.7, 329:9.2.7.3, 329:9.5, 329:A.5.2.2, 329:B.5
Shaft alleys 1405:6.11.3, 1405:9.7.3.2, 1405:9.8.3, 1405:12.14.5.6

Shafts (shaftways) 5000:8.12.1.4 see also Elevators; Stairs; Vertical openings

Air ducts and 90A:5.1.3, 90A:5.3.4
Definition 1405:3.3.62, 5000:3.3.551
Sprinkler systems in 13:8.15.2, 13:8.15.4, 13:8.15.12.1.2, 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:11.2.3.4.1,
13:21.16.2.1, 13:21.20.23.2.1, 13:21.20.24.2.1, 13:25.4.5, 13:A.8.15.4, 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d),
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e)
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Sharp objects, handling of 1581:7.3, 1581:8.5.1 to 8.5.4, 1581:8.8.1
Contaminated 1581:8.5.2 to 8.5.4
Shear resistance, adjusted

Definition 5000:3.3.526.1, 5000:44.1.1.1
Sheath
Definition 302:3.3.41, 302:A.3.3.41
Sheathing
Rescue operations 1006:8.1.7, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.8.2.2
Sheds
Temporary 241:4.2, 241:A.4.2.1, 241:A.4.2.2
Transit 307:9.5.3
Sheer
Sheeting 1006:8.1.7, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1670:11.3.2(2), 1670:11.3.3(3),

1670:11.3.3(5), 1670:11.4.3(4), 1670:A.11.3.2, 1670:A.11.3.3(3), 1670:A.11.3.3(5)
Definition 1006:3.3.175, 1670:3.3.120
Supplemental sheeting and shoring 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1670:11.3.2(2), 1670:A.11.3.2
Definition1006:3.3.174.1, 1670:3.3.132, 1670:A.3.3.132
Traditional sheeting and shoring 1670:11.3.2(3), 1670:11.3.3(5), 1670:A.11.3.2, 1670:A.11.3.3(5)
Shelf storage 5000:12.22.2

Aerosol products 30B:6.3.2.12, 30B:7.1.4
Definition 13:3.9.3.8, 30B:3.3.26
Libraries see Library stacks
Mobile 232:6.14.3, 232:6.14.4, 232:B.3
Solid shelves 1:A.34.7.3.1(5), 30B:6.3.2.12
Definition 1:3.3.217, 30B:3.3.27
Sprinkler protection 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Chap. 14
Oxidizers 13:Table 21.30.1.3.2
Pallets, idle 13:12.12.3
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Plastic and rubber commodities 13:Chap. 15
Rack storage 13:16.2.5.1, 13:A.16.2.5.1.1, 13:C.20
Shells, aerial see Aerial shells (fireworks)
Shells, clothing
Helmet see Helmets, Shells
Outer, protective clothing see Outer shells, protective clothing
Shelters, fire see Fire shelters
Shelving see Shelf storage
Shielding
Cutting and welding 51B:5.3.2(2) to 5.3.2(4), 51B:5.3.2(6), 51B:7.4.2, 51B:A.5.3.2(3)
Nuclear facilities 801:5.7, 801:A.5.6.1, 801:C.8.1.2, 801:C.10.4
Shields (fire apparatus) 1906:4.6.1, 1906:A.4.6.1, 1912:4.7.1, 1912:A.4.7.1
Shields (sprinkler system) 13:8.13.3.1, 13:8.13.3.2, 13:8.15.10.2, 13:C.3
Shields (trench and excavation rescue) 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.7(A), 1006:8.2.1, 1006:A.8.1.4,

1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.5, 1670:11.3.3(14)
Definition 1006:3.3.176, 1006:A.3.3.176, 1670:3.3.121, 1670:A.3.3.121
Shipbreaking 306:4.3.7
Shipping agents 1405:7.4
Shipping buildings (fireworks) 1124:4.6.3(5), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:Table 4.6.4.1, 1124:4.6.4.2,

1124:5.6, 1124:5.7, 1124:A.5.6.3, 1124:A.5.7.9
Shipping papers
Definition 498:3.3.5, 498:A.3.3.5
Ships see Boats; Marine vessels
Ship's agent
Ship's engineer
Shipyards 1405:4.10, 1405:A.4.10 see also Boatyards; Marinas
Shirts, protective see also Protective clothing

Wildland fire fighting 1977:6.1.2, 1977:6.1.3, 1977:6.1.6, 1977:Table 6.1.17.3(a), 1977:6.1.17.4,
1977:Table 6.1.17.6, 1977:Fig. 6.1.17.7(a)
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Shock, electrical 70E:110.8(B)(1)(a), 70E:130.1(A)(2), 70E:130.2(A), 70E:130.2(B),
70E:130.7(C)(12), 70E:K.2
Definition70E:100.I
Shock tubes
Definition 495:3.3.44, 495:A.3.3.44
Shoes (footwear) see Footwear
Shoes (structural)
Bumper
Fire doors 80:10.4.3.1.6, 80:10.4.3.1.6.2
Guide see Guide shoes
Shooters (fireworks) 1123:6.4.1(5), 1123:6.4.4, 1123:6.4.5, 1123:7.6.1(5), 1123:7.6.4.2, 1123:7.6.5,

1123:8.1.4.3.2, 1123:8.2.6.1, 1123:8.2.6.2, 1123:8.2.9.2, 1123:8.2.10.3.1, 1123:9.3.1.1, 1123:9.3.2,
1123:9.4.1 to 9.4.3, 1123:A.5.1.3, 1123:A.8.1.3.1, 1123:A.9.3.2, 1123:A.9.4.3
Shop drawings
Definition 1:3.3.207, 1031:3.3.18
Shop-welded
Piping 13:6.5.2.2.1, 13:A.6.5.2.2
Shopping centers see Malls/mall buildings; Mercantile occupancies
Shore-based rescue 1006:11.1.4

Shore connections, water supply see International shore connections
Shore power, for motor craft 302:10.7, 302:10.19, 302:10.20, 302:A.10.7.1

Inlet 302:10.3.1, 302:10.19.1
Shoring, construction 1:16.4.1, 1:A.16.4.1, 241:8.2, 241:A.8.2
Shoring, rescue operations 1006:A.8.1.3, 1006:Table G.1

Mine/tunnel rescue 1006:17.3.7, 1006:A.17.3.7
Soldier shoring or skip shoring
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.1.8, 1006:9.2.6, 1006:9.2.8, 1006:9.2.14,
1006:A.9.1.6, 1006:A.9.2.14
Supplemental sheeting and shoring 1006:8.2.2, 1006:A.8.2.2, 1670:11.3.2(2), 1670:A.11.3.2
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Definition1006:3.3.174.1, 1670:3.3.132, 1670:A.3.3.132
Team 1670:11.3.3(16)
Definition 1006:3.3.179, 1670:3.3.123
Traditional sheeting and shoring 1670:11.3.2(3), 1670:11.3.3(5), 1670:A.11.3.2, 1670:A.11.3.3(5)
Definition1006:3.3.174.2, 1670:3.3.147, 1670:A.3.3.147
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.2(A), 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.1.7, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:8.2.6,
1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.1.5, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.6, 1670:11.3.2(2),
1670:11.3.2(3), 1670:11.3.3(5), 1670:11.3.3(16), 1670:11.4.3(4), 1670:A.11.3.2,
1670:A.11.3.3(3), 1670:A.11.3.3(5)
Short circuit protection

Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment 70:440 .III
Motors 70:430 .IV, 70:430 .V
Short circuits
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.7.2.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table
11.3.2
Current
Definition 901:3.3.92, 921:3.3.146
Fire investigations 921:8.2.8.3, 921:8.3.4, 921:8.6.1, 921:8.9.4.4.2, 921:8.9.5.1, 921:8.10.2,
921:8.11.8.1, 921:8.11.8.2, 921:8.11.9, 921:25.4.2.4, 921:28.8.2.2, 921:A.8.10.2
Studies 70B:6.2.2.2, 70B:26.2
Short-term exposure limit

Definition 1:3.3.146.3, 1:A.3.3.146.3, 55:3.3.38.3, 55:A.3.3.38.3
Show windows see Windows, Show
Showcases70:410.59 see also Windows, Show
Showers
Emergency, in laboratories 99:11.6, 99:11.8.1.3, 99:A.11.6
Manufactured housing 501:5.3.2.6, 501:9.7.1.3, 501:9.7.2.3, 501:9.7.2.6, 501:9.7.3.4,
501:9.7.3.6, 501:9.12.4, 501:11.7.3
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.2.4, 1192:7.3.9.5, 1192:7.4.7.2
Shutdown (heating systems)

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.6.1.3, 85:7.6.1.4, 85:7.6.2.3, 85:7.7.5.2.3, 85:7.8.5.2.3,
85:A.7.6.1.3
Emergency see Emergency shutdown systems
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.6.6, 85:8.8.2.7.1 to 8.8.2.7.3, 85:8.8.7, 85:8.8.9,
85:A.8.8.2.7.2, 85:A.8.8.2.7.3
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(A), 85:6.6.5.2.3, 85:6.6.5.2.7, 85:6.6.5.2.13, 85:6.6.5.2.14,
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85:6.7.5.2.3, 85:6.7.5.2.7, 85:6.7.5.2.9, 85:6.8.5.2.3, 85:6.8.5.2.7, 85:6.8.5.2.9, 85:C.1.5.3,
85:C.2.5.3
Normal 85:6.4.2.3.4.3(A), 85:6.6.5.2.3, 85:6.7.5.2.3, 85:6.8.5.2.3, 85:7.7.5.2.3, 85:7.8.5.2.3,
85:8.8.7, 85:9.6.2.5.3, 85:9.6.3.6, 85:9.6.4.1.2.3, 85:10.4.5, 85:C.1.5.3, 85:C.2.5.3
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.5.2.3, 85:9.5.3.1.3, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.6.2.5.3, 85:9.6.3.6,
85:9.6.4.1.2.3
Safety see Safety shutdown
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.7, 85:5.5.2.6.6 to 5.5.2.6.9, 85:5.5.4.2.4 to 2.5.4.2.7, 85:Table
5.5.6.1(c), 85:Table 5.5.6.1(d), 85:Table 5.5.7.1(c), 85:Table 5.5.7.1(d), 85:5.5.7.4, 85:5.6.5,
85:5.7.1, 85:A.5.5.2.6.9, 85:A.5.5.4.2.7, 85:A.5.6.5.3, 85:A.5.7.1
Stokers 85:10.4.5, 85:10.4.7
Shutdown (nuclear reactor) 805:Chap. 7, 805:A.4.4.5.1, 805:A.4.7.1.2, 805:B.1, 805:E.2.8.5 see

also Safe shutdown (nuclear reactor)
Alternative shutdown 804:7.6
Cold
Ventilation systems 804:8.4.2, 804:A.8.4.2
Shutoff devices see also Controls (for equipment or systems), Emergency shutoff
Gas
Automatic 54:10.28.5
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.4.3, 17A:5.6.2.2
Shutoff valves
Burner shutoff 85:6.4.3.2.23, 85:9.5.3.1.1, 85:9.5.3.1.2.1, 85:9.5.3.1.3
Combustion engines 37:5.2, 37:5.4, 37:6.8.3, 37:A.5.2, 37:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.3.1, 37:A.6.8.3
Definition 1965:3.3.9, 1965:A.3.3.39
Emergency, health care facilities 99:5.3.4.1
Emergency showers 99:11.6.2, 99:A.11.6
Fire hose appliances 1965:4.3, 1965:4.5, 1965:4.7.6, 1965:6.2, 1965:6.3.2
Fume hoods 99:6.4.3.6
Gas equipment and piping 54:5.12, 54:7.7.2.2, 54:7.9, 54:7.12.5.4, 54:9.6.4, 54:12.6.5.2,
54:A.7.12.5.4
Definition 54:3.3.103.1, 54:3.3.103.5, 54:K.1.44
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Health care occupancies 99:5.1.4.1 to 5.1.4.5, 99:5.1.4.2, 99:5.1.4.3, 99:5.1.11.2,
99:5.3.3.4.2.1, 99:5.3.4.1, 99:5.3.11.2, 99:5.3.13.5.4, 99:9.5.3.2, 99:A.5.1.4.5, 99:A.5.3.4,
99:C.5.1.3
Laboratory 99:9.5.3.2
Gas turbines 37:5.2, 37:5.4, 37:6.8.3, 37:A.5.2, 37:A.5.4.1 to A.5.4.3.1, 37:A.6.8.3
Manual
Engine gas train 37:5.4.1, 37:A.5.4.1
Oil shutoff 31:8.3.3.1, 31:9.2.11, 31:9.2.12.1, 31:9.3.11, 31:10.5.1, 31:12.7.1.1, 31:12.7.2.2,
31:A.10.5.1
Nozzles 1963:8.2.2, 1963:8.2.5, 1963:A.8.2.5
Pumps 20:5.18.9, 20:11.2.6.4.2
Safety 85:4.6.2.3.3.2, 85:4.6.3.2.7, 86:8.2.3, 86:8.7, 86:A.8.7.1.2 to A.8.7.3.2, 86:G.5.5
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.1.8 to 7.4.3.1.10, 85:7.4.3.2.11, 85:7.7.3.6,
85:7.7.4.1, 85:7.7.5.2.1.1, 85:7.7.5.2.1.2, 85:7.7.5.2.2.5, 85:7.7.5.2.3.1 to 7.7.5.2.3.3,
85:7.8.3.7, 85:7.8.4.1, 85:7.8.5.2.1.1, 85:7.8.5.2.1.2, 85:7.8.5.2.2.2, 85:7.8.5.2.2.5,
85:7.8.5.2.3.1, 85:7.8.5.2.3.2, 85:7.8.5.5.4, 85:7.9.3.4.1 to 7.9.3.4.7, 85:7.10.2.2.5,
85:7.10.2.3.7, 85:A.7.9.3.4.2
Automatic safety shutoff valves
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:5.2, 37:5.4.3, 37:A.5.2, 37:A.5.4.3
Definition 37:3.3.12.1, 37:A.3.3.12.1
Definition85:3.3.163.7, 160:3.3.30.4
Flame effects 160:Table 9.2, 160:A.9.3.2.4.1(3)
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.1, 85:8.4.3.2.2.1, 85:8.7.3.2.1.3,
85:8.7.4.2.1, 85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.8.5.8.2, 85:8.8.5.8.3.1, 85:8.8.6.3.1, 85:8.8.6.3.2,
85:8.8.6.5, 85:8.8.7.2, 85:8.8.9.2.1, 85:8.8.9.2.3, 85:8.8.9.3.1, 85:8.8.9.3.2
Igniter 85:4.6.2.3.2.4
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.3.3, 85:6.4.3.2.23, 85:6.4.3.2.29, 85:6.4.3.2.39, 85:6.6.3.1.1.2,
85:6.6.3.1.3, 85:6.6.3.1.11.1, 85:6.6.3.6.2, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3, 85:6.6.5.2.2.2,
85:6.6.5.2.3, 85:6.6.5.2.5.4, 85:6.6.5.2.6.2, 85:6.6.5.2.11.1, 85:6.6.5.2.11.3, 85:6.6.5.2.11.6,
85:6.6.5.2.12.2, 85:6.6.5.2.13, 85:6.6.7.1.1, 85:6.6.7.1.3, 85:6.6.7.2.1.1, 85:6.7.3.1.1.2,
85:6.7.3.1.11, 85:6.7.3.2.7, 85:6.7.5.2.1.1, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3, 85:6.7.5.2.3.8, 85:6.7.5.2.7.1,
85:6.7.5.2.7.3, 85:6.7.7.1.1, 85:6.7.7.1.3, 85:6.7.7.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.1, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3,
85:6.8.5.2.5.4, 85:A.6.6.7.1.1, 85:A.6.7.7.2.1.1
Ovens and furnaces 86:6.2.4.1, 86:6.2.5.1, 86:6.2.9.2, 86:6.2.9.3, 86:6.5.2, 86:7.5.9,
86:7.5.11, 86:8.4.1.8, 86:8.6.2, 86:8.7.1, 86:8.7.2, 86:8.13, 86:12.1.2.2, 86:12.1.3.5,
86:12.1.4.2, 86:12.1.6, 86:12.1.8.7, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.4.1, 86:12.6.4.1, 86:13.3.1.3,
86:A.7.5.9, 86:A.8.7.1.2 to A8.7.1.10, 86:A.8.7.2, 86:A.12.1.3.5
Oil systems 86:6.3.4.1 to 6.3.4.3, 86:6.3.5.1, 86:8.7.1, 86:8.7.3, 86:A.6.3.5.1(F),
86:A.8.7.1.2 to A8.7.1.10, 86:A.8.7.3.2
Oxygen 86:6.4.3.5, 86:6.4.3.6, 86:6.4.3.12, 86:8.14.1, 86:8.14.2, 86:8.14.5 to 8.14.8,
86:A.6.4.3.12
Copyright NFPA
Special atmospheres 86:12.1.8.7
Type I and II furnaces 86:12.3.4.1, 86:A.12.3.4.1(15)
Type III, IV, and V furnaces 86:12.4.4.1, 86:A.12.4.4.1(14)
Type VI furnaces 86:12.5.4.1, 86:A.12.5.4.1(13)
Type VII furnaces 86:12.5.4.2, 86:A.12.5.4.2(8)
Vaporizers 86:10.2.6.6, 86:10.2.6.8, 86:A.10.2.6.6
Single burner boilers 85:5.1.3, 85:5.3.2.3, 85:5.3.2.7, 85:5.3.3.1, 85:5.3.4.1.3, 85:5.3.7.2,
85:A.5.3.2.3, 85:A.5.3.4.1.3
Watertube boilers 85:A.5.5.1
Supervisory shutoff
Shutters
Exits, use as 80:K.2
Fire see Fire shutters
Manual 80A:5.5
Side air admission

Side guide cable system 80:20.4.1.1, 80:20.4.5.1

Definition 80:3.3.106, 80:20.1.5.8
Side light frames 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3

Side lights 80:6.3.3, 80:I.1

Side panel frames 80:6.3.4

Side slope
Sideflashes 780:4.19.1.2, 780:6.10.3, 780:7.3.3.8, 780:A.7.3.3.8, 780:A.8.2.2.4, 780:A.8.4.1.6,

780:A.8.4.1.7, 780:A.8.5.2.1, 780:B.2.2, 780:C.2.5, 780:G.1.1.2, 780:K.5.6
Sides, earth excavations see Faces, earth excavation
Sidewalks
Copyright NFPA
Structural encroachment into space below 5000:13.3
Sidewall spray sprinklers

Dwellings and manufactured homes, use in 13D:7.5.3, 13D:8.2.2, 13D:8.2.5.3, 13D:8.2.5.5,
13D:8.2.5.6.2, 13D:8.2.5.6.3, 13D:8.3.2, 13D:8.3.4.1.1
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:6.8.1.5.2, 13R:6.8.1.5.3.3,
13R:6.8.1.5.3.5
Sidewall sprinklers 13:7.2.2, 13:7.3.2.5, 13:7.4.2.4, 13:7.8.8.6, 13:8.7, 13:8.9.2 to 8.9.5,

13:8.10.4.2, 13:8.10.7, 13:9.2.3.6, 13:12.12.2.2, 13:16.1.4.1(1), 13:17.1.4.1(1), 13:A.7.2.2(2),
13:A.8.3.1.5.2, 13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.7.4.1.3.2 to A.8.7.5.3, 13:A.8.9.2.1, 13:Fig. A.8.9.4.1.3.1, 13:Fig.
A.8.9.4.1.3.2, 13:A.8.9.4.1.4, 13:A.8.9.5.2.1.3, 13:A.8.9.5.2.2.1, 13:A.8.10.7.1.5 to A.8.10.7.2.1.7
Elevator hoistways 13:8.15.5.1, 13:8.15.5.4, 13:A.8.15.5.1, 13:A.8.15.5.4
Light hazard occupancies 13:8.4.2
Tire storage 13:18.2.2
Sight flow glasses, LP-Gas 58:5.17.7
Signal devices, fire pumps 20:10.1.1.2, 20:10.4.6, 20:10.4.7, 20:12.1.2, 20:12.4.2, 20:A.10.4.6,
20:A.10.4.7, 20:A.12.4.2.2(3)
Signal processing, audio see Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction
equipment
Signal processing equipment and equipment areas (telecommunications facility) 76:1.1.2,

76:6.1.2.2(2), 76:6.1.3, 76:6.1.4.2, 76:6.8, 76:6.13.1.2, 76:A.1.1.2, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.4.2.1,
76:A.6.1.3, 76:A.6.8.1 to A.6.8.4.2, 76:C.1.7, 76:F.3
Definitions 76:3.4.9, 76:3.6.6, 76:A.3.6.6
Signaling devices
Definition 730:3.3.13.2, 731:3.3.9.2, 1006:3.3.181, 1006:A.3.3.181
Local intrusion detection systems 730:8.7.2
Signaling line circuits 72:4.4.7.1.1, 72:6.4.2, 72:6.4.3, 72:6.6, 72:6.8.2.4, 72:9.7.2, 72:A.6.3.3.2,
72:A.6.4.2, 72:A.6.6, 72:C.1, 72:E.2.3.17.1
Circuit installation 70:725, 70:760
Critical operations power systems70:585.14
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 72:3.3.173, 301:3.3.51
Health care occupancies 70:517 .VI
Interface 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:10.4.4.3
Signaling systems
Alarm systems see Alarm systems
Auxiliary see Alarm systems, Auxiliary
Copyright NFPA
Central station see Central station fire alarm systems
Health care occupancies 99:10.2.9.1, 99:A.10.2.9.1.1, 99:E.6.6.6
Personal alert safety systems (PASS) see Personal alert safety systems (PASS)
Protective see Protective signaling systems
Signals see also Alarm signals; Pre-alarm signals, personal alert safety systems; Signaling
systems
Definition 20:3.3.44, 20:A.3.3.44, 72:3.3.172
Fire pump operation 20:5.23, 20:5.30.3.1.5, 20:10.4.5.7.3, 20:10.4.7.1, 20:11.2.4.10,
20:11.2.5.4.3, 20:12.4.1.4, 20:12.4.1.5, 20:12.6.7.4 to 12.6.7.7, 20:14.2.8.6, 20:14.2.11,
20:A.5.23, 20:A.10.4.5.7
Local
Definition 99:3.3.101, 99:A.3.3.101
Need, of
Radio, private see Radio signals, private
Standard international ground to aircraft 402:5.2.3
Supervisory see Supervisory signals
Trouble see Trouble signals
Signs see also Markings

Accessibility 101:7.10.1.3, 101:7.10.1.4, 5000:12.16
Electric 70:410 .XIII, 70:410 .XIV, 70:600, 70E:420.7(B)(1), 70E:430.1, 70E:450.2(D),
5000:32.6.2
Definition 70:100 .I, 70:600.2, 70E:100.I
Exit, health care facilities 70:517.32(B), 70:517.42(B)
Standby 70:701.9(A), 70:702.8
Fire apparatus 1906:4.7.2, 1906:A.4.7.2
Fire department access roads/fire lanes 5000:7.1.5.2.5.7, 5000:D.1.5.2.5.7
Hazard identification 5000:4.1.3.3.2.5
Means of egress 1:14.11.3, 1:14.11.5, 1:14.14, 1:20.1.3.7, 1:65.11.3.14.5, 1:A.14.14.1.2 to
A.14.14.6.5.3, 1:A.20.1.3.7.3, 101:7.2.2.5.4, 101:7.7.3, 101:7.10, 101:A.7.2.2.5.4, 101:A.7.10.1.2
to A.7.10.8.4(2), 5000:4.1.3.3.2.5, 5000:5.2.4.4, 5000:5.3.2(12), 5000:11.2.1.6.1,
5000:11.2.1.6.2(4), 5000:11.2.1.9.1.3 to 11.2.1.9.1.5, 5000:11.2.2.6, 5000:11.7.3, 5000:11.7.5,
5000:11.10, 5000:12.16.4, 5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6, 5000:A.11.2.2.6, 5000:A.11.10.1.2 to
A.11.10.8.4(2)
Areas of refuge 5000:11.2.12.3.5, 5000:11.2.12.3.6
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.5.6.9, 101:12.2.10, 101:12.4.7.7, 101:12.7.9.3, 101:13.2.10,
Copyright NFPA
101:13.4.7.7, 101:A.12.2.5.6.9, 101:A.12.4.7.7.3, 101:A.13.4.7.7.3, 5000:16.2.5.6.10,
5000:16.2.10, 5000:16.4.7.7, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.10, 5000:A.16.4.7.7.3
Directional 5000:11.2.2.6.1.5, 5000:11.2.2.6.2, 5000:11.10.2, 5000:11.10.6.2, 5000:12.16.3,
5000:12.16.4.3, 5000:12.16.6, 5000:12.16.8, 5000:12.16.9, 5000:A.11.10.2, 5000:A.11.10.6.2
Elevators 101:7.10.8.4, 101:A.7.10.8.4(1), 101:A.7.10.8.4(2), 5000:11.2.13.11,
5000:11.10.8.4, 5000:A.11.10.8.4(1), 5000:A.11.10.8.4(2)
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.10, 101:19.2.10, 101:20.2.10, 101:21.2.10, 5000:19.2.10,
5000:20.2.10
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.10, 101:43.10.5.8, 5000:15.10.4.11, 5000:15.10.5.11
Illuminated see Illuminated
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.10, 101:36.4.4.7, 101:37.2.10, 101:37.4.4.7, 5000:27.2.10
Reconstruction requirements 5000:15.6.2.1.7
Rehabilitation work areas 101:43.6.2.5
Special amusement buildings 5000:16.4.7.7.4
Special signs 5000:11.10.8, 5000:A.11.10.8.3 to A.11.10.8.4(2)
Tactile 5000:11.2.12.3.6, 5000:11.10.1.3, 5000:12.16.4.1
Towers 5000:31.6.10
Outdoor 5000:32.6
Plastic 101:36.4.4.7, 101:37.4.4.7, 5000:27.4.4.11, 5000:48.3.3.4(10), 5000:48.8
Public right of way, encroachment into 5000:13.1.1
Rooftop 5000:32.13.5
Toilet and bathing facilities 5000:12.16.8
Silane 1:63.3.8.2
Semiconductor fabrication facility use 318:4.1.2.4, 318:4.3.3, 318:8.4, 318:8.5, 318:A.4.1.2.4,
Copyright NFPA
318:A.8.5
Sills, fire door 80:4.3.8, 80:4.8.2, 80:6.2.2, 80:7.2.2, 80:13.2.2, 80:14.2.1.3.5, 80:14.2.2.3.5,
80:15.2, 80:A.4.8.2.5 to A.4.8.2.13
Rolling steel fire doors 80:11.2.2
Service counter doors
Sliding doors 80:8.2.2, 80:9.1.3.2.2, 80:9.2.2, 80:10.2.2
Silos
Agricultural products storage 61:4.5, 61:5.2, 61:6.2.1.2, 61:A.4.5.2, 61:A.5.2.2, 61:A.12.6.2
Coal, electric generating plants 850:7.4.2, 850:A.7.4.2.1 to A.7.4.2.3, 850:A.7.4.2.6
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:9.5, 120:A.9.1, 120:A.9.5
Deflagration venting for 68:6.4.1, 68:8.2.3.1, 68:8.6, 68:A.8.2.3.1, 68:A.8.6.1, 68:A.8.6.3
Lightning protection 780:5.6
Simple asphyxiant gas 704:8.2.4, 704:A.8.1.1, 704:A.8.2.4

Simplex channels 1221:9.3.6.5

Simulation
Definition 1000:3.3.8, 1000:A.3.3.8
Simultaneous operation of system 17A:5.6.2.1, 17A:A.5.6.2.1, 17A:A.5.6.2.1(1), 17A:A.5.6.2.1(2)
Single burner boilers 85:4.6.5.2.1 to 4.6.5.2.4, 85:Chap. 5, 85:A.4.6.5.2.1
Single dwelling unit

Definition 72:3.3.54.2 see also Dwellings
Single-fluid water mist systems 750:6.5(1), 750:9.2, 750:A.6.5, 750:A.9.2, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(d)
Single hazard area 96:10.3.1

Single ladders 1931:4.1.3.4, 1931:4.2, 1931:A.4.2.1

Single-ply roofing systems 241:9.3, 241:A.9.3

Single treatment facilities

Definition 99:3.3.169, 99:A.3.3.169
Copyright NFPA
Single-use items, protective clothing
Definition 1999:3.3.74, 1999:A.3.3.74, 2112:3.3.14.2, 2112:A.3.3.14.2
Emergency medical operations 1999:1.1.1, 1999:A.1.1.1, 1999:A.1.1.2
Eye and face protection device 1999:5.1.8, 1999:6.3.2, 1999:7.3.2
Facemask 1999:5.1.7, 1999:6.3.1, 1999:7.3.1
Footwear cover 1999:5.1.10, 1999:6.4.1, 1999:7.4.1
Garment 1999:5.1.2, 1999:6.1.1, 1999:7.1.1, 1999:A.6.1.1.2 to A.6.1.1.6, 1999:A.7.1.1
Glove 1999:5.1.4, 1999:5.1.5, 1999:6.2.1, 1999:6.2.2, 1999:7.2.1, 1999:7.2.2, 1999:A.6.2.1
Sink, utility
Siphonage 501:9.9.1.1, 501:9.10.1.2

Sirens 1906:7.3.4.1
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.11.4.5(8), 414:4.11.5.1(6), 414:4.24.2, 414:4.24.6,
414:6.3.27, 414:A.4.24.2
Electric (electromechanical) 1901:D.3(12), 1906:6.9.2, 1906:6.9.3, 1906:A.6.9.2
Definition 1901:3.3.56, 1901:A.3.3.56, 1906:3.3.29, 1906:A.3.3.29
Electronic 1901:D.3(12), 1906:6.9.2, 1906:6.9.3, 1906:A.6.9.2
Definition 1901:3.3.59, 1901:A.3.3.59, 1906:3.3.30, 1906:A.3.3.30
Site see also specific type such as Recreational vehicle sites

Definition 921:3.3.147, 921:27.1.5.1
Site (accessibility) 5000:12.3.2, 5000:12.6.2.1, 5000:12.6.2.2, 5000:12.33.2.5

Definition 600:3.3.23, 600:A.3.3.23, 1081:3.3.22, 5000:3.3.555
Site class 5000:35.4.2.5(2), 5000:35.10.4

Definition 5000:3.3.556, 5000:35.2.30
Site emergency team

Site operations, rescue 1006:5.2, 1006:A.5.2.6, 1006:A.5.2.7

Site-specific hazards
Site-specific software
Site stabilization
Copyright NFPA
Situation analysis (disaster/emergency management) 1600:5.11.4, 1600:A.5.11.4

600 volts or less70E:400.II see also Over 600 volts

Outside branch circuit, feeder and service conductors 70E:410.7
Overcurrent protection 70E:410.9(A)
Separation of over 600 volts, nominal, systems 70E:400.21(B)
Size up
Aircraft accident/incident 405:14.5
Assessment phase
Definition 1006:3.3.183, 1051:3.3.45, 1670:3.3.126
Fire brigades 1081:6.2.9, 1081:8.2.2(A), 1081:A.8.2.2(A)
Rescues 1006:5.2.2, 1006:7.1.1, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:8.1.1, 1006:8.1.2, 1006:8.2.2, 1006:9.1.1,
1006:9.1.3, 1006:9.1.5, 1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.2.1, 1006:9.2.5, 1006:9.2.6, 1006:11.1.4,
1006:11.1.5, 1006:13.1.3(B), 1006:16.2.2, 1006:17.2.1, 1006:17.2.5, 1006:17.3.1, 1006:17.3.2,
1006:17.3.7, 1006:17.3.8, 1006:17.3.10, 1006:17.3.11, 1006:18.2.5, 1006:18.2.8, 1006:18.2.9,
1006:18.3.1 to 18.3.3, 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.7.1.1, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.1, 1006:A.8.1.2,
1006:A.9.1.1, 1006:A.17.2.1, 1006:A.17.2.5, 1006:A.17.3.1, 1006:A.17.3.2, 1006:A.18.2.5,
1006:A.18.2.8, 1006:A.18.2.9, 1006:A.18.3.1, 1006:A.18.3.3, 1670:5.3.3(1), 1670:6.3.4(1),
1670:6.3.5(1), 1670:7.3.3(1), 1670:8.3.4(1), 1670:9.3.5(1), 1670:11.3.3(1), 1670:A.5.3.3(1),
1670:A.6.3.4(1), 1670:A.6.3.5(1), 1670:A.7.3.3(1), 1670:A.8.3.4(1), 1670:A.9.3.5(1),
1670:A.11.3.3(1), 1670:Annex G
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.3.2
Size-up
Aircraft accident/incident 402:7.5.11.1, 402:10.5, 402:14.3.2, 402:14.3.3
Skating rinks see Assembly occupancies
Skill
Skin
Burns see Burns
Combustibility of 53:D.2.8.1
Impedance of 99:D.2.2.3
Washing after emergency patient care 1581:7.1.2 to 7.1.4, 1581:7.2.3, 1581:8.1, 1581:A.7.1.2
Skirting 225:8.8, 225:9.4.2, 225:12.4.2.1, 225:12.4.2.2.2, 225:A.8.8.1, 225:A.8.8.2.1

Copyright NFPA
Skylights 730:6.6.2.1, 730:6.6.2.3, 730:6.6.3.1, 730:8.6.1.3, 5000:8.2.2.3.3, 5000:8.3.2.15,
5000:32.5.6, 5000:32.5.7, 5000:38.11, 5000:46.8, 5000:48.7.3
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.3(F)
Loads on 5000:38.11.2, 5000:46.10.2, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Sprinklers under 13:8.5.7
Wildfire, protection from 1144:4.2.2.3, 1144:5.6.1, 1144:A.4.2.2.3, 1144:A.5.6.1
Skyrockets see also Fireworks

Definition 1122:C.2, 1127:3.3.18, 1127:A.3.3.18
Skywalk bridges 5000:13.8

Slabs
Concrete, fire endurance of 251:Annex F
File rooms 232:8.12.1.4.1
Slash 1144:5.1.3.5, 1144:A.4.2.4.1, 1144:A.5.1.3.5, 1144:Annex B

Definition 1144:3.3.21, 1144:A.3.3.21
Slave pallets 13:16.2.1.3.4.7

Sleeping rooms/areas/suites
Alarms in 72:7.4.4, 72:7.5.4.6, 72:11.5.1.1, 72:11.5.1.2, 72:A.7.4.4.1, 72:A.7.5.4.6.2, 72:A.11.5.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.4.2.2, 101A:5.4.4.2.3, 101A:5.4.5.1.2,
101A:5.4.8, 101A:5.4.9, 101A:5.4.10.4
Fire departments, infection control for 1581:5.3
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.5.6, 101:19.2.5.6, 101A:4.3.2(5), 101A:4.6.12.3,
101A:4.6.12.4, 101A:4.6.13.4.2, 101:A.18.2.5.6.1.3(A) to A.18.2.5.6.3.2(C), 101:A.19.2.5.6.1.2 to
A.19.2.5.6.3.2(B), 5000:19.2.5.6.2, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.2.1(A) to A.19.2.5.6.2.2(C)
Definition 101:3.3.241.2.2, 5000:3.3.605.2.2
Lodging houses 101:26.3.5
Manufactured housing 501:4.5.1.2.4, 501:4.6.1, 501:4.9.2, 501:4.10, 501:5.8.3.1, 501:5.8.4,
501:A.5.8.3.1(1)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.6, 101:33.3.3.6, 101A:6.6.3 to 6.6.5,
101:A.32.3.3.6
Large occupancies 101A:7.4.4.4.2, 101A:7.4.4.4.3, 101A:7.4.4.5.2, 101A:7.4.4.5.4,
101A:7.4.4.6
Small occupancies 101A:7.2.4.2.2(B), 101A:7.2.4.2.3(B), 101A:7.2.4.4.4, 101A:7.2.4.7,
101A:7.2.4.8
Copyright NFPA
Separate
Carbon monoxide warning equipment for 720:5.1.1.1, 720:5.3.3.1, 720:A.5.1.1.1
Definition 72:3.3.170, 720:3.3.9, 720:A.3.3.9
Slide blocks 1911:19.8.6.12, 1911:19.9.9.3

Slide escapes 101:7.2.10, 5000:11.2.10, 5000:29.2.2.10, 5000:A.11.2.10

Aircraft see Aircraft evacuation, Slides
Slideout
Slip-on fire-fighting package/module 1901:15.12, 1901:A.15.12.2, 1906:1.1, 1906:8.11,

1906:A.8.11.4.4, 1906:A.11.4.2
Definition 1906:3.3.85, 1906:A.3.3.85
Slips, boat see Boat slips
Slope
Definition 1141:3.3.26, 1144:3.3.22, 1144:A.3.3.22, 1192:3.3.46, 1192:A.3.3.46
Wildfire protection factor 1144:4.2.1.1, 1144:4.2.1.5, 1144:5.1.3.2, 1144:5.1.3.3, 1144:A.4.2.1.1,
1144:A.4.2.1.5, 1144:A.4.2.4, 1144:A.5.1.3.2, 1144:A.5.1.3.3, 1144:A.5.6.5
Sloping systems 1006:A.8.2.5, 1670:3.3(15), 1670:11.3.3(15), 1670:A.11.2.3(2) to A.11.4.3(6),

1670:Annex B
Definition 1006:3.3.184, 1006:A.3.3.184
Slough-in 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.2.1, 1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:F.1

Slow-operating valves 1901:25.7, 1901:25.9.3, 1962:4.1.10.3

Definition 1901:3.3.152, 1906:3.3.86, 1962:3.3.14, 1965:3.3.10
Sludge
Activated
Definition 820::3.3.62
Dewatering 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:B.7.2, 820:D.2.4.6
Drying systems 820:Table 6.2(b)
Thickener/thickening 820:Table 6.2(a)
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Treatment 820:Chap. 6, 820:8.3.3.4.1, 820:B.7, 820:D.2.4.2
Definition 820:3.3.70.2, 820:A.3.3.70.2
Sludge cakes 820:B.7.3, 820:D.2.4.5, 820:D.2.4.6

Sludge gas 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Table D.2, 820:D.2.2, 820:D.2.6

Definition 820:3.3.35.4, 820:A.3.3.35.4
Piping 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.6.2(b), 820:Fig. A.6.2(c), 820:Fig. A.6.2(f), 820:Fig. A.6.2(g)
Processing rooms 820:Fig.A.6.2(d), 820:Fig. A.6.2(e)
Vent
Slurries 495:Chap. 7
Small arms primers see Primers, Small arms
Small machines
Rescue 1006:10.1, 1006:A.10.1.2 to A.10.1.10
Small orifice sprinklers 13:8.3.4
Small rooms 13:8.6.3.2.4, 13:A.8.6.3.2.4

Smoke 921:5.3.3, 921:5.3.6, 921:5.3.7, 921:5.3.8, 921:5.9.2.2.1, 921:5.10.1.2, 921:5.10.2.2 to

5.10.2.4, 921:6.2.10, 921:6.2.11, 921:A.6.2.10
Condensates 921:6.2.10.1, 921:6.2.11
Definition 90A:3.3.22, 92A:3.3.8, 92B:3.3.14, 105:A.1.2, 204:3.3.18, 318:3.3.25, 921:3.3.148,
1404:3.3.33
Electronic equipment, smoke damage to 75:B.2, 75:B.3
Fire victim, exposure to smoke of 921:23.3.4, 921:23.5.4, 921:23.7.3.1.3
Human behavior, effect on 921:10.3.4.2
Mass production, rate of 92B:6.2, 92B:A.6.2.1.1 to A.6.2.5
Movement of 105:1.3.1, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.1.3.1
Optical density of
Patterns 921:5.3.3
Stratification of 92B:4.9, 92B:A.4.9, 92B:Annex H
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Venting of see Smoke venting
Visible see also Smoke obscuration
Release rates, test methods 271
Smoke alarms 1:13.7.1.4.8, 72:11.1.2, 72:11.3.3, 72:11.5, 72:11.6.1, 72:11.6.6, 72:11.6.7,

72:11.7.2, 72:11.8.2.2, 72:11.8.3, 72:A.11.1.2, 72:A.11.3.3, 72:A.11.5.1 to A.11.5.2.2, 72:A.11.7.2,
72:A.11.8.2.2, 72:A.11.8.3, 101:9.6.2.9, 101:A.9.6.2.9.3, 5000:55.2.2.6, 5000:A.55.2.2.6.3 see also
Smoke detectors
Apartment buildings 1:13.7.2.11.4, 1:13.7.2.11.5, 1:13.7.2.12.3, 1:A.13.7.2.11.4, 101:30.3.4.5,
101:31.3.4.5, 101:A.30.3.4.5.1, 5000:25.3.4.5, 5000:A.25.3.4.5.1
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.5, 101:43.8.4, 5000:15.6.2.6.1, 5000:15.7.3.4.5(2), 5000:15.8.5
Day-care occupancies 1:13.7.2.23.3.1, 1:13.7.2.24.3.1, 1:13.7.2.24.3.3, 1:13.7.2.24.3.4,
101:16.6.3.4, 101:17.6.3.4
Definition 1:3.3.210, 72:3.3.180, 101:3.3.10.2, 501:5.2.9, 5000:3.3.23.2
Health care occupancies 5000:A.19.3.4.2.1
Hotels and dormitories 1:13.7.2.9.3, 1:13.7.2.10.2, 1:A.13.7.2.9.3, 101:28.3.4.5, 101:29.3.4.5,
101:A.28.3.4.5, 101:A.29.3.4.5, 5000:24.3.4.9, 5000:A.24.3.4.9
Lodging or rooming houses 1:13.7.2.13.2, 101:26.3.4.5, 5000:23.3.4.5
Manufactured homes 501:5.8, 501:A.5.8.2.2 to A.5.8.3.2(4)
One- and two-family dwellings 1:13.7.2.14, 72:11.5.1, 72:A.11.5.1, 101:24.3.4, 5000:22.3.4
Residential board and care occupancies 1:13.7.2.15.1.2 to 13.7.2.15.1.2.4, 1:13.7.2.16.1.4 to
13.7.2.16.1.4.6, 1:13.7.2.16.2.2, 1:A.13.7.2.16.1.4, 101:32.2.3.4.3, 101:32.3.3.4.7, 101:33.2.3.4.3,
101:33.3.3.4.7, 101:A.33.2.3.4.3, 5000:26.2.3.4.3, 5000:26.3.3.4.7
Stock or equipment trailers 1:10.15.6
Smoke barriers 1:12.7.4.2, 1:12.9, 1:20.1.4.4.3, 1:A.12.7.4.2, 1:A.12.9.1 to A.12.9.4.4, 90A:5.3.5,

90A:A.5.3.5.1.5, 90A:A.6.3.4, 92A:5.5.1.1, 92A:6.3, 92A:8.4.5.1, 92A:A.5.5.1.1.1, 101:8.3.4.2,
101:8.5, 101:8.5.4 to 8.5.6, 101:8.6.1, 101:A.8.3.4.2, 101:A.8.5.1 to A.8.5.4.4, 5000:8.1.2.2,
5000:8.11, 5000:A.8.11.1, 5000:A.8.11.2
Accessible means of egress 101:7.5.4.6, 5000:11.5.4.6
Residential board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.11.2
Business occupancies 101A:8.5.8.2
Day-care occupancies 5000:18.1.2.2, 5000:18.3.7
Definition 1:3.3.212, 1:A.3.3.211, 90A:3.3.23, 90A:A.3.3.23, 92A:3.3.9, 92A:A.3.3.9, 92B:3.3.15,
92B:A.3.3.15, 101:3.3.24.2, 101:A.3.3.24.2, 221:3.3.10, 909:3.3.5.2, 914:3.3.6.2, 914:A.3.3.6.2,
1620:3.3.25, 1620:A.3.3.25, 5000:3.3.47.2, 5000:A.3.3.47.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.7, 101:23.3.7, 101A:5.4.13.1, 101A:5.4.13.2,
101:A.22.3.7.1(2) to A.22.3.7.6(1), 101:A.23.3.7.1 to A.23.3.7.6(1), 5000:21.3.7, 5000:21.4.4.11,
5000:A.21.3.7.1.2 to A.21.3.7.4(1)
Doors in 101:8.5.4.1 to 8.5.4.4, 101:18.3.7.7 to 18.3.7.9, 101:19.3.7.7 to 19.3.7.11, 101:20.3.7.9 to
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20.3.7.13, 101:21.3.7.9 to 21.3.7.11, 101:22.3.7.2, 101:22.3.7.6(2), 101:22.3.7.8, 101:22.3.7.9,
101:23.3.7.2, 101:23.3.7.6, 101:23.3.7.8, 101:23.3.7.9, 101:32.3.3.7.13 to 32.3.3.7.19,
101:A.8.5.4.1, 101:A.8.5.4.4, 101:A.18.3.7.7, 101:A.18.3.7.9, 101:A.19.3.7.7.1, 101:A.19.3.7.9,
101:A.20.3.7.9, 101:A.21.3.7.9, 101:A.23.3.7.6(1), 101:A.32.3.3.7.13 to A.32.3.3.7.18
Educational occupancies 101A:9.2.1.1, 5000:17.3.7.1
Elevator lobbies 5000:11.2.13.3
Fire barriers used as 5000:8.11.3
Fire investigations 921:7.4.3.3, 921:7.4.3.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.7, 101:19.3.7, 101:20.3.7, 101:21.3.7.5 to 21.3.7.11,
101A:4.6.9.2, 101:A.18.3.7, 101:A.19.3.7.4(2) to A.19.3.7.9, 101:A.20.3.7.9, 101:A.21.3.7.9,
5000:19.3.6.2, 5000:19.3.7, 5000:20.3.7.4, 5000:A.19.3.6.2, 5000:A.19.3.7
Historic structures 914:8.2(4)
Hotels and dormitories 101:29.3.7.1 to 29.3.7.4
Large areas 92B:4.2.1(5), 92B:4.4.2.1(2), 92B:4.4.2.1.1, 92B:8.4.3(1), 92B:A.4.4.2.1(2)
Occupancy classification, change in 5000:15.7.3.4.3(3)
Openings and leakage areas 92A:4.6.1, 92A:A.4.6.1
Pressure differences across 92A:5.2.1, 92A:8.4.5.3.2 to 8.4.5.3.5, 92A:A.5.2.1
Reconstruction requirements 101:43.6.3, 5000:15.6.2.4, 5000:15.6.2.7.3
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.7, 101:33.3.3.7, 101A:7, 101A:7.4.4.11.2,
101A:7.4.4.11.4, 101A:7.6.4.11.2, 101:A.32.3.3.7.10 to A.32.3.3.7.18, 5000:26.3.3.7,
5000:A.26.3.3.7.10 to A.26.3.3.7.18
Smoke buildings, fire service training 1402:Chap. 11, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:A.12.1
Smoke chambers 211:11.2.1.9 to 11.2.1.13

Inspections 211:14.4.2.7, 211:A.14.5, 211:A.14.6
Smoke compartments 101:8.2.2.1, 5000:8.1.2, 5000:15.5.1.3.5, 5000:15.5.2.2.2 to 15.5.2.2.5,

5000:15.6.2.4.1, 5000:15.6.2.5.2.3 see also Compartmentation
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.2.4.3, 101:20.2.4.4, 101:20.3.7.2, 101:20.3.7.3,
101:21.3.7.2, 5000:20.2.2.2.4, 5000:20.2.4.3, 5000:20.3.6.2, 5000:20.3.7, 5000:A.20.3.7.7
Definition 1:3.3.58.2, 1:A.3.3.58.2, 101:3.3.39.2, 101:A.3.3.39.2, 1620:3.3.26, 5000:3.3.107.2,
5000:A.3.3.107.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.4.2, 101:22.4.4.12.2, 101:23.2.4.2, 101:23.4.1.2,
101:A.22.4.4.12.2(2), 101:A.23.2.4.2, 101:A.23.4.1.2(2), 5000:21.1.3.1.2 to 21.1.3.1.5,
5000:21.2.4.1(2), 5000:21.2.4.2, 5000:21.3.7, 5000:21.4.4.13.2, 5000:A.21.3.7.1.2 to
A.21.3.7.4(1), 5000:A.21.4.4.13.2(2)
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.3, 101:18.3.4.5.3, 101:18.3.5.5, 101:18.3.6.1(1),
101:18.3.6.1(2), 101:18.3.7.1, 101:18.4.3, 101:19.1.1.4.3, 101:19.3.6.1, 101:A.18.1.1.4.3.3,
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101:A.18.1.1.4.3.4, 101:A.18.3.4.5.3, 101:A.18.3.5.5, 101:A.18.4.3.1, 101:A.19.1.1.4.3.3,
101:A.19.3.6.1(3) to A.19.3.6.1(7), 5000:19.1.1.4.3, 5000:19.2.2.2.7, 5000:19.2.4.3, 5000:19.3.2.6,
5000:19.3.4.3.3.2, 5000:19.3.4.5.3, 5000:19.3.5.3, 5000:19.3.6.1(1), 5000:19.3.7.1.1 to 19.3.7.1.3,
5000:19.4.3.1, 5000:19.4.3.5.2, 5000:19.4.3.5.3, 5000:19.4.3.6, 5000:A.19.1.1.4.3,
5000:A.19.2.2.2.7, 5000:A.19.2.4.3, 5000:A.19.3.2.6, 5000:A.19.3.4.5.3, 5000:A.19.3.5.3,
5000:A.19.4.3.1
Hotels and dormitories 101:29.3.7
5000:26.3.3.7.1, 5000:26.3.3.7.6, 5000:26.3.3.7.9
Smoke control see also Smoke control systems

Apartment buildings, board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.11
Cultural property occupancies 909:8.2(4), 909:16.4.5, 909:A.12.1, 909:A.16.4.5
Definition 76:3.3.6
Detention and correctional occupancies 101A:5.4.1.3, 101A:5.4.13
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.4.5, 130:6.4.2.5, 130:7.7.6, 130:8.4, 130:8.6.8.1,
130:A.5.4.5.1, 130:A.7.7.6.1, 130:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.1.15, 130:A.8.6.8.1.2, 130:Annex B, 130:D.2.1,
130:D.5
Health care occupancies 101A:4.6.9
Mode 92A:8.4.5.2, 92A:8.4.5.3, 92A:A.8.4.5.3.6
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:4.4.2(11), 804:6.9, 804:8.4.1 to 8.4.7, 804:10.3.3, 804:10.8.1,
804:10.14.2, 804:A.6.9, 804:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.6, 804:A.10.8.1, 805:A.4.5, 805:C.4.5, 805:E.2.8.8,
805:E.2.11.2, 805:E.2.13.1, 805:E.2.30
Pyrotechnics display 1126:8.6.6
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:5.9.5, 801:A.5.9.5.1 to A.5.9.5.10
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.4.4.11, 101A:7.6.4.11
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:5.1.5
Smoke door assemblies, installation of 105
Subterranean spaces 520:4.5, 520:6.7.2(2), 520:6.7.2(3), 520:A.4.5.1
Tunnels 502:10.2, 502:A.10.2
Smoke control systems 1:11.8, 1:11.9.5(11), 1:A.11.8, 72:5.16, 72:6.16.5.4 to 6.16.5.6, 72:A.5.16,
90A:4.3.12, 90A:5.2.1.2, 90A:5.4.3, 90A:A.4.3.12, 90A:A.5.4.3, 92A, 101:9.3, 101:9.6.5.2(3),
101:13.4.5.5.1, 101:A.9.3.1, 5000:8.3.2.15, 5000:8.8.8.5, 5000:11.2.1.1.4, 5000:40.6,
5000:55.2.5.2(3), 5000:55.7, 5000:A.8.8.8.5, 5000:A.11.2.1.1.4, 5000:A.55.7.1 see also Smoke
management systems
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.7.7, 101:21.7.7, 101:A.20.7.7, 101:A.21.7.7
Atriums 101:8.6.7(5), 101:8.6.7(6), 101:A.8.6.7(5), 101:A.8.6.7(6), 5000:8.12.3(6),
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Dedicated
Definition 90A:3.3.24, 92A:3.3.11
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.4.4.12.2, 101:23.4.1.2, 101:A.22.4.4.12.2(2),
101:A.23.4.1.2(2), 5000:21.4.4.13.2, 5000:A.21.4.4.13.2(2)
Health care occupancies 101:18.7.7, 101:19.7.7, 101:A.18.7.7, 101:A.19.7.7, 5000:A.19.3.7.3.2
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.5.5(10), 5000:33.2.6
Mall buildings 5000:27.4.4.5.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.8, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3), 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(7),
5000:A.27.4.4.8
Marine vessels 301:9.4.8, 301:21.3.1.2.9, 301:A.9.4.8
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.4.4.9, 101:A.36.4.4.9
Nondedicated
Smoke compartments 5000:16.4.3.3.3, 5000:16.4.3.4
Smoke-protected assembly seating 101:12.4.2.1(2)
Stages 101:12.4.5.5.1, 101:13.4.5.5.1, 5000:16.4.5.4.1
Zoned see Zoned smoke control systems
Smoke control zones 92A:5.5.1, 92A:8.4.5.3, 92A:A.5.5.1.1.1, 92A:A.8.4.5.3.6 see also Zoned
smoke control systems
Smoke dampers 90A:4.2.1.4.1, 90A:4.3.9, 90A:5.3.5.1, 90A:5.4.3, 90A:5.4.5, 90A:5.4.7, 90A:6.3.3,

90A:6.3.4, 90A:A.5.3.5.1.5, 90A:A.5.4.3, 90A:A.6.3.4, 90A:B.2, 92A:6.2.3, 92A:6.3, 92A:6.4.3.6.2,
92A:6.4.3.6.3, 92A:A.6.4.3.6.3, 92A:A.6.4.5.2.1.1, 92A:C.3, 92A:E.2, 92B:7.1, 92B:7.3.5, 92B:7.5.3,
101:8.4.6.2 to 8.4.6.4, 101:8.5.5.2 to 8.5.5.7, 101:A.8.4.6.2, 105:Chap. 6, 5000:8.8.8.3, 5000:8.8.8.4,
5000:8.10.5.2 to 8.10.5.5, 5000:8.11.6.2 to 8.11.6.7, 5000:11.2.12.3.4.4
Acceptance tests 90A:7.2
Combination fire/smoke 80:19.1.1, 80:19.2.1.1.2, 80:19.2.1.3.3, 80:19.3.2, 80:19.4.3, 80:19.4.9,
80:A.19.1.1, 105:6.3.2.4, 105:6.4.1
Definition 80:3.3.27, 80:19.1.3.3, 105:6.2.2
Controls 90A:6.3, 90A:A.6.3
Definition 80:3.3.114, 80:19.1.3.8, 90A:3.3.13.4, 90A:A.3.3.13.4, 92B:3.3.16, 105:6.2.1,
301:3.3.12.2, 5000:3.3.133.4
Fire walls, in 221:4.4.3, 221:4.4.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.7.4(2), 101:19.3.7.3(2), 101:20.3.7.6, 101:21.3.7.6,
101:A.18.3.7.4(2), 5000:19.3.7.3.2, 5000:A.19.3.7.3.2
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Marine vessels 301:7.2.10.1.2
Motor-operated 92A:B.4(2)
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.3.3.7.10, 101:A.32.3.3.7.10
Smoke density chamber test 238
Smoke density measurement, pipe insulation 274:5.7, 274:6.2.6, 274:6.2.7, 274:B.1.1
Smoke detection systems see also Smoke alarms

Apartment buildings 72:A.11.5.1.1, 101:31.3.4.5
Board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.4
Assembly occupancies 101:12.4.7.4, 101:12.4.7.6, 101:13.4.7.4, 101:13.4.7.6
Complete 101:9.6.2.8
Day-care occupancies 101:16.3.4.5, 101:16.6.3.4.2, 101:16.6.3.4.3, 101:17.6.3.4.3
Day-care homes 72:A.11.5.1.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.3.4.4, 101:22.3.7.12, 101:22.4.4.9.2,
101:22.4.5.2.3, 101:22.4.5.2.4(2), 101:23.3.4.4, 101:23.3.7.12, 101:23.4.5.2.3, 101:23.4.5.2.4(2),
101A:5.4.3.2, 101A:5.4.3.3, 101A:5.4.4, 101:A.22.3.4.4, 101:A.23.3.4.4.3
Early warning 76:8.5.3.2.1, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.2, 76:A.8.5.3.2.1.5
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.4.5.3, 101:18.3.6.1, 101A:4.6.12, 101:A.18.3.4.5.3,
101:A.18.3.6.1(3)
Hotels and dormitories 72:A.11.5.1.1, 101:28.3.4.4
Lodging or rooming houses 72:A.11.5.1.1
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.1.7.3, 301:7.2.1.7.4, 301:10.3.4.2, 301:10.3.4.3, 301:13.3.2.2,
301:15.3.2, 301:19.4.2, 301:19.8.2.1, 301:21.3.1.2.8, 301:21.3.1.2.10(1), 301:A.10.3.4.3
Records storage facilities 232:6.14.3, 232:8.7.3.6, 232:8.13.3, 232:8.13.4, 232:8.14.4.2.2,
232:A.7.1.4, 232:E.1.5, 232:E.1.6, 232:E.5.3
Residential board and care occupancies 72:11.5.1.1, 72:A.11.5.1.1, 101:32.3.3.4.8, 101:33.3.3.4.8,
101A:6.5.3.3, 101A:7.2.4.4, 101A:7.4.4.4, 101A:7.6.4.4
Smoke detectors 1:13.7.1.4.10, 1:13.7.4.3.5 to 13.7.4.3.11.2, 1:13.7.4.6, 1:A.13.7.4.3.5,

1:A.13.7.4.3.11.2, 72:4.4.5, 72:5.5, 72:5.7, 72:5.16.3.3, 72:5.16.4.1, 72:5.16.6, 72:6.8.5.4,
72:10.4.4.2, 72:10.4.5 to 10.4.7, 72:11.3.3, 72:11.4.3, 72:11.5.1.1, 72:11.7.1, 72:11.7.2, 72:11.7.5.6,
72:11.8.3, 72:A.4.4.5, 72:A.5.5.2, 72:A.5.7.1.1 to A.5.7.6.4, 72:A.5.16.6.5.1.3, 72:A.6.8.5.4.1,
72:A.10.4.4.2, 72:A.11.3.3, 72:A.11.4.3, 72:A.11.5.1.1, 72:A.11.7.2, 72:A.11.8.3.3 to A.11.8.3.5(10),
72:B.4.2, 72:B.4.7, 72:B.4.8, 72:C.1, 204:5.2.2, 204:5.3.7, 204:9.2.5.4, 204:A.5.2.2, 204:A.9.2.5.4.1
to A.9.2.5.4.4.2, 204:D.4, 204:D.10, 204:F.2, 5000:7.2.3.2.15.7, 5000:15.6.2.7.1, 5000:55.2.2.3,
5000:55.2.2.4, 5000:D.2.3.2.15.7
Air distribution systems, automatic control of 90A:6.3.1
Ambulatory health care occupancies 5000:20.3.7.2(1)
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.3.4 to 20.1.3.6, 5000:16.3.6(5), 5000:16.4.3.3.4,
5000:16.4.5.4.1.2(2), 5000:16.4.7.4 to 16.4.7.6
Battery systems, location of 1:52.3.10
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Cloud chamber
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.4.3.1, 909:12.4.3.2, 909:13.5.2.2 to 13.5.2.4, 909:16.4.4.3,
909:A.12.4
Day-care occupancies 1:13.7.2.23.2, 1:13.7.2.23.3.2, 1:13.7.2.23.3.3, 1:13.7.2.24.2,
1:13.7.2.24.3.2, 1:13.7.2.24.3.3, 5000:18.3.4.2, 5000:18.3.4.5, 5000:18.6.3.4
Definition 1:3.3.78.5, 72:3.3.43.19, 75:3.3.5.2, 80:3.3.115, 90A:3.3.25, 90A:A.3.3.25,
101:3.3.223, 501:5.2.10, 909:3.3.73, 914:3.3.82, 5000:3.3.564
Detention and correctional occupancies 1:13.7.2.7.2, 1:13.7.2.8.2, 1:A.13.7.2.7.2, 1:A.13.7.2.8.2.3,
5000:21.3.4.3.1.2, 5000:21.3.4.3.2.2, 5000:21.3.4.4, 5000:21.4.4.9.2, 5000:21.4.5.2.3,
5000:A.21.3.4.3.1.2, 5000:A.21.3.4.4
Dwellings 1:13.7.2.14.1, 1:13.7.2.14.3, 73:5.2, 101:24.3.4, 1452:4.2, 1452:5.3.1, 1452:5.7.6,
1452:7.4, 5000:12.45.5.6.1, 5000:12.45.5.6.2, 5000:22.3.4.2
Educational occupancies 5000:17.3.4.2.3.1(1)
Elevators 72:6.16.3, 72:A.6.16.3.1 to A.6.16.3.12.3, 101:9.6.3.2.1, 101:A.9.6.3.2.1,
5000:11.2.13.5, 5000:A.11.2.13.9
Fire doors and 80:4.7.3, 80:5.2.5.2, 80:19.3.1.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.5, 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:Table 7.3, 170:A.6.7.1
Health care occupancies 1:13.7.2.5.3, 1:13.7.2.6.2, 1:13.7.2.6.3, 1:A.13.7.2.5.3,
5000:19.2.5.6.1.3(C)(2), 5000:19.2.5.6.2.1(C), 5000:19.3.4.5.3, 5000:19.3.6.1, 5000:A.19.3.4.5.3,
5000:A.19.3.6.1(3)
Historic structures 914:12.3.4, 914:12.4.2.1, 914:12.4.2.2, 914:13.2.8.1.2 to 13.2.8.1.4
Hotels and dormitories 1:13.7.2.9.2, 5000:24.3.4.8
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:8.2, 75:10.1.1, 75:A.8.2, 75:A.10.1.4
Large-volume spaces, atria, and malls 92B:4.5.1.2, 92B:4.9, 92B:A.4.9
Manufactured homes 501:5.8, 501:A.5.8.2.2 to A.5.8.3.2(4)
Means of egress and 5000:11.2.1.8.2(5), 5000:11.2.1.10.4(3), 5000:11.2.1.14(5), 5000:11.2.3.4
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:12.3, 302:Annex D
Photoelectric light obscuration 72:A.5.16.4.2
Definition 72:3.3.181.3, 72:A.3.3.181.3
Photoelectric light-scattering 72:A.5.16.4.2
Definition 72:3.3.181.4, 72:A.3.3.181.4
Pyrotechnic displays, bypassing for 1126:6.4.3, 1126:8.1.6, 1126:8.7.6, 1126:A.8.1.6.1(3)
Recreational vehicles 1192:6.3.1 to 6.3.4, 1192:A.6.3.2
Residential board and care occupancies 1:13.7.2.15.2.3, 1:13.7.2.16.2.3, 5000:26.3.3.4.6(2),
5000:26.3.3.4.8
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.1, 318:4.3.2, 318:4.3.5, 318:A.4.3.1, 318:A.4.3.2
Smoke control systems, activation of 1:12.8.6.4, 1:12.9.5.6, 1:13.7.1.4.11.2, 1:A.13.7.1.4.9.2.2,
72:5.16, 72:A.5.16, 92A:6.4.3.7.13, 92A:6.4.4.2, 92A:6.4.4.4, 92A:6.4.5.1.1.2, 92A:6.4.5.1.1.3,
92A:6.4.5.2.1.2(2), 92A:A.6.4.5.5, 101:8.4.6.4, 101:8.5.5.7, 101:9.6.3.2.2, 101:A.9.6.3.2.2,
5000:8.10.5.6, 5000:8.11.6.7, 5000:11.2.3.10
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Spacing 72:5.7.3, 72:5.7.5.3.3, 72:6.8.5.4.4, 72:A.5.7.3.1 to A.5.7.3.8, 72:A.5.7.5.3.3, 72:B.4
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:11.7.4, 72:C.1,
72:C.2.3, 72:C.2.4, 72:C.2.7, 72:C.2.8
Video image smoke detection (VISD) 72:5.7.6, 72:10.4.3, 72:A.5.7.6.3, 72:A.5.7.6.4
Definition 72:3.3.181.5, 72:A.3.3.181.5
Smoke developed index/rating

Building materials, surface burning characteristics of 255:4.3.11.3, 255:5.3.2, 255:5.4(4)(b),
255:D.2.9, 255:D.2.10
Definition 90A:3.3.26, 90A:A.3.3.26, 255:3.3.2, 255:A.3.3.2, 5000:3.3.332.2
Smoke devices (pyrotechnic) 1124:C.3.1.1, 1124:C.3.6.2.9
Smoke door assemblies 105, 5000:11.2.1.1.4, 5000:A.11.2.1.1.4
Smoke ejectors 1901:A.6.7.3(4), 1901:A.8.8.2(5), 1901:A.10.5.2(22)

Smoke explosions see Backdrafts
Smoke layer boundary 204:1.3.6, 204:4.1, 204:4.4.2.2, 204:4.6.2, 204:8.2.1, 204:9.2.3.4,

204:A.1.3.4, 204:A.4.1, 204:A.4.6.2, 204:F.2
Definition 204:3.3.20, 204:A.3.3.20
Draft curtains, below 204:9.2.2.2, 204:F.2
Mean flame height below/above 204:9.2.3.6, 204:9.2.3.7
Smoke layer interface 92B:4.1.2(2), 92B:4.3, 92B:4.4.2.1, 92B:4.4.2.1(1), 92B:4.6.1, 92B:5.5.2,

92B:6.1.2, 92B:A.4.3.1, 92B:A.4.4.2.1(2), 92B:A.6.1.2.1, 92B:A.6.1.2.2
Definition 92B:3.3.18, 92B:A.3.3.18
Smoke layers 92B:4.4.1.1, 92B:6.1, 92B:A.4.4.1.1, 92B:A.6.1.1 to A.6.1.2.2, 204:1.3.3, 204:9.2.2.3,

204:A.1.1.1, 204:B.4, 204:F.2
Definition 92B:3.3.17, 92B:A.3.3.17, 204:3.3.19, 204:A.3.3.19
Design depth 204:1.3.6, 204:4.1, 204:4.4.2.2, 204:5.4.1.1, 204:5.4.1.2, 204:6.3.1, 204:8.2.1,
204:8.3.4, 204:A.4.1, 204:A.5.4.1.2, 204:A.8.3.4
LAVENT fire scenario 204:C.2
Temperature 204:1.3.4, 204:9.2.4.1, 204:9.2.4.3, 204:A.1.1.1, 204:A.1.3.4, 204:A.9.2.4.1,
204:B.1, 204:C.1, 204:D.6, 204:D.9, 204:D.10
Smoke management systems 105:A.1.2, 105:A.4.3.1, 1620:7.8, 1620:17.5.5, 1620:A.7.8 see also
Smoke control systems
Definition 76:3.3.7, 92B:3.3.19
Malls, atria, and large areas 92B
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.10, 76:6.9.9, 76:6.10.9, 76:6.11.11, 76:6.12.9, 76:7.6.8,
76:8.7, 76:A.8.7.1 to A.8.7.4.2, 76:Annex D
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Smoke meters 271:4.15.1, 271:5.5, 271:A.5.5
Smoke obscuration 130:B.2.1.3

Calculations 271:8.3.3
Definition 130:3.3.39, 270:3.3.8, 271:3.3.7
Measurement 271:4.11, 271:9.1(21), 271:E.10
Conical radiant source in closed chamber, test method 270
Pipe insulation, test methods 274:5.4.1(7), 274:8.5, 274:9.1(13), 274:9.1(14), 274:B.1.2
Smoke partitions 1:12.7.4.2, 1:12.8, 1:A.12.7.4.2, 1:A.12.8.2(2) to A.12.8.6.2, 101:8.3.4.2, 101:8.4,

101:A.8.3.4.2, 101:A.8.4.1 to A.8.4.6.2, 5000:8.10, 5000:26.2.3.6.2, 5000:26.3.3.6.3, 5000:A.8.10.1 to
A.8.10.3.4
Ambulatory health care occupancies 5000:20.3.6.1(1)
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.2.10.2, 5000:25.3.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.214, 1:A.3.3.213, 101:3.3.225, 101:A.3.3.225, 5000:3.3.453.2, 5000:A.3.3.453.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:24.2.2.12.2, 5000:24.3.2.4
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.3.1.1, 5000:26.2.3.1.2, 5000:26.2.3.2.3(2)
Special hazard protection 5000:8.15.2
Smoke pot (fireworks/pyrotechnics)

Definition 1124:D.1.37, 1126:D.1.28
Smoke-protected assembly seating 101:12.4.2, 101:13.4.2, 101:A.12.4.2, 101:A.13.4.2,

5000:16.2.6(2), 5000:16.4.2, 5000:A.16.4.2
Definition 101:3.3.209.4, 5000:3.3.538.3
Smoke release rates, test methods 921:16.10.2.24, 921:16.10.2.26

Materials and products 271
Pipe insulation 274
Wires and cables 262
Smoke removal see also Smoke control; Smoke management systems

Definition 76:3.3.8
Smoke test
Masonry chimneys 211:7.1.7
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Smoke venting 204, 555:4.4, 555:6.1.3, 555:6.3
Smoke zones see also Zoned smoke control systems

Business occupancies 101A:8.2.1.1 to 8.2.1.3, 101A:8.3.2
Definition 92A:3.3.15, 101A:4.3.1
Educational occupancies 101A:9.2.1.1 to 9.2.1.3
Health care occupancies 101A:4.2.1, 101A:4.3, 101A:4.3.2, 101A:4.7.2, 101A:4.7.6, 101A:4.7.8,
101A:4.7.9
Smokeless powder
Smokeless propellants 495:9.1.2, 495:14.1.1, 495:14.1.2, 495:14.1.6, 495:14.3

Smokeproof enclosures 101:7.2.3, 101:A.7.2.3.9.1, 5000:11.2.3, 5000:11.9.1.1(5),

5000:A.11.2.3.9.1
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.4, 101:31.2.2.4, 101:31.2.11.1, 101:A.31.2.11.1, 5000:25.2.2.2.5,
5000:25.2.2.4
Residential board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.7.5
Area of refuge, exit from 5000:11.2.12.2.4, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.4
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.4, 101:39.2.2.4, 101A:8.5.10.2.4, 5000:28.2.2.4
Definition 101:3.3.226, 101:A.3.3.226, 5000:3.3.182.2, 5000:A.3.3.182.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.2.4, 101:23.2.2.4, 101A:5.4.12.5, 101A:5.4.12.6,
5000:21.2.2.4
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.4, 101:15.2.2.4, 101A:9.5.11.2.4, 5000:17.2.2.4
Elevators used for egress from areas of refuge 101:7.2.12.2.4, 101:A.7.2.12.2.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.4, 101:19.2.2.4, 5000:19.2.2.4, 5000:19.2.4.2(3)
High-rise buildings 5000:33.1.3.1, 5000:33.2.3.1, 5000:33.2.4.2.4(4)
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.4, 5000:29.2.2.4, 5000:29.3.2
Merchant vessels 301:7.2.3, 301:7.2.10.1.1.3, 301:9.4.5.4, 301:11.2.4.2.1(3), 301:20.2.5.3
Pressurization 101:7.2.3.9, 101:7.2.3.10, 101:A.7.2.3.9.1, 5000:11.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.3.9,
5000:11.2.3.10, 5000:A.11.2.3.9.1
Reconstruction requirements 5000:15.6.2.3.3.2
101A:7.6.4.7.5, 5000:26.3.2.1.4
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Testing 101:7.2.3.13, 5000:11.2.3.13
Ventilation systems 101:7.2.3.7, 101:7.2.3.8, 101:7.2.3.10, 101:7.2.3.12, 5000:11.2.3.2,
5000:11.2.3.7, 5000:11.2.3.8, 5000:11.2.3.10, 5000:11.2.3.12
Smokestacks see Chimneys; Stacks
Smoking 1:5.3.3(3), 1:10.10 see also Cigarettes, as ignition source

Prohibition, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2
Smoking areas 1:10.10.2

Smoldering 921:5.7.1.1, 921:5.7.4.1, 921:5.7.4.1.7, 921:6.2.10.1, 921:6.2.14, 921:6.3.5,

921:A.5.7.4.1.3.9 to A.5.7.4.1.7.2, 921:A.5.7.4.1.7.2, 921:A.6.2.14
Definition 901:3.3.93, 921:3.3.151
Wildland fire 921:26.9.1.1
Snags 1143:A.6.3.1.3
Snap-links 1983:6.5.6, 1983:7.6.1, 1983:A.6.5.6, 1983:A.8.5.6.1

Snow load 5000:15.7.2.2.3, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:35.4.2.3, 5000:35.7.1, 5000:35.8,

5000:38.11.2, 5000:46.10, 5000:A.15.7.2.2.3, 5000:A.35.8.2
Snow-melting equipment, fixed outdoor electric 70:426
Snowbirds
Soffits 13:8.7.4.1.3, 13:8.9.4.1.3, 13:8.10.7.1.5, 13:Fig. A.8.7.4.1.3.2, 13:Fig. A.8.7.4.1.3.3,

13:A.8.9.4.1.4, 13:A.8.10.7.1.5
Soft detonator (fireworks)

Software (computer) see Fire models; Information technology equipment and systems
Software (rope systems, life safety)

Definition 1006:3.3.187, 1670:3.3.127, 1983:3.3.55
Softwood
Soil 5000:35.11, 5000:Chap. 36, 5000:40.3.5

Ground terminals and lightning conductors in 780:4.9.12, 780:4.13.8.1, 780:4.13.8.2,
780:A.4.13.8.1, 780:B.4.4 to B.4.6
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Underground contamination 329:4.1.7, 329:6.2.1(1), 329:8.2.5(5), 329:9.1.1, 329:9.1.4(5),
329:9.6.1, 329:C.1, 329:C.3, 329:C.7
Soil-gas retarder 5000:49.2.5.3.2, 5000:49.2.5.3.4.2
Soiled/soiling
Solar energy air distribution systems 90A:4.2.4.2.2, 90A:4.3.5.3
Solar heating
Warm air systems 90A:4.2.4.2.2, 90A:4.3.5.3
Water tanks for fire protection 22:16.3.10
Solar photovoltaic systems 70:690, 70E:450.6

Light-transmitting plastic covers 5000:48.7.10
Warm air systems 90B:4.3.1.5, 90B:4.3.1.8, 90B:Table 5.1.2.1, 90B:5.1.4.5, 90B:6.1.8
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Code) 1405:5.3, 1405:9.2.1, 1405:9.4, 1405:15.2.1

Soldered joints 13:6.5.4, 13:A.6.5.4
Solenoids 921:24.5.4
Inrush current
Solid fuel 921:5.7.4.2, 921:25.3.3, 921:28.4.2.4

Combustion of 921:5.1.2.1, 921:5.2.3.5
Cooking 96:14.9.2, 96:14.9.3
Fluidized bed boilers 85:7.3.3.4, 85:7.4.1.2, 85:7.4.2.1.3.3, 85:7.9.3.6, 85:7.10.2.4,
85:A.7.4.2.1.3.3
Gasification process 921:5.7.4.1.1.4
Polymerization of liquids to solids 921:5.7.4.1.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.4.1(5)
Properties of 921:25.3.3
Stoker operations 85:Annex F
Solid fuel-burning appliances 31:6.5.25, 31:10.6.1.3, 211

Oil burners installed in 31:10.2.5
Room heaters
Definition 31:3.3.52.3, 211:3.3.98.1.3
Solid fuel cooking equipment 96:4.1.6, 96:6.2.1.2, 96:11.7, 96:Chap. 14, 96:A.4.1.6
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Definition 96:3.3.23.2, 96:A.3.3.23.2
Solid pile storage

Aerosol products 30B:6.3.2.6, 30B:Table 6.3.2.7(a) to Table 6.3.2.7(d), 30B:6.3.2.19, 30B:6.3.4.1
to 6.3.4.3, 30B:6.3.5.2, 30B:B.3
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:9.3.5, 30:9.3.9, 30:9.3.10, 30:12.3.5 to12.3.8, 30:12.6.2.3,
30:12.8.1.1, 30:12.8.2, 30:12.8.4, 30:13.3.4, 30:13.3.5, 30:13.6.2, 30:13.6.3, 30:14.6.1,
30:15.3.1, 30:15.3.2, 30:15.3.4, 30:16.3.3, 30:16.3.4, 30:16.5.2, 30:A.9.3.10.3, 30:Table
A.16.1.1(a), 30:Table A.16.1.1(b), 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
Sprinkler systems 13:Chap. 14
Oxidizers 13:Table 21.30.1.3.2, 13:Table 21.30.1.3.3
Plastic and rubber commodities 13:Chap. 15
Solids 921:5.7.4, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.9 to A.5.7.4.1.7.2

Animal and vegetable
Fats, solvent extraction plants for 36
Building materials, change in physical state of 921:7.2.3.6
Combustible particulates
Definition 1:3.3.216.1, 1:A.3.3.216.1, 69:3.3.5, 69:A.3.3.5
Conduction 921:5.5.2.1
Convection 921:5.5.3.1
Definition 5000:3.3.388.14
Explosions 921:21.2.3.2
Fire spread rate 921:5.8.3, 921:A.5.8.3.4, 921:A.8.3.5
Flammable 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:60.1.3.1, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:Chap. 67,
5000:6.3.2.4.4(4), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h)
Definition1:3.3.217.2, 1:A.3.3.216.2, 45:3.3.23, 45:A.3.3.23, 5000:3.3.238, 5000:A.3.3.238
Laboratories, use in 45:9.3, 45:A.9.3
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems used on 12A:5.4.2, 12A:Annex I
Ignition of 921:5.7.4, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.9 to A.5.7.4.1.7.2
Melted solids, liquids versus 921:6.3.7.8.6
Noncombustible particulate
Definition 91:3.3.8, 91:A.3.3.8
Solvents
Chlorinated 1:43.1.8.10, 1:A.43.1.8.10
Cleaning
Cooking equipment 96:11.4.6
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Releases of 329:4.1.6.1, 329:9.1.2.1
Spray application operations 1:43.1.8.7, 1:43.5.1.1, 1:A.43.1.8.7.4
Definition 32:3.3.16, 36:3.3.27, 96:3.3.44
Distillation units 1:43.1.8.8, 1:66.5.7, 1:A.43.1.8.8.5, 30:19.6, 33:10.8, 33:A.9.1, 34:6.6, 34:10.8
Drycleaning plants 32:1.5.1, 32:1.6, 32:4.1.1, 32:4.1.2, 32:4.2.3, 32:4.3.3, 32:4.3.4.2, 32:4.3.4.3,
32:4.5.4, 32:5.1, 32:6.1.2, 32:6.1.6, 32:6.2, 32:6.4.3, 32:6.4.7, 32:6.4.9, 32:7.1, 32:7.2.1.3,
32:7.2.1.6, 32:7.2.2.2, 32:7.4.1.4, 32:7.4.1.5, 32:7.4.2, 32:8.1.2.4, 32:8.1.2.6, 32:8.1.3.2,
32:8.1.3.6, 32:8.2.2, 32:8.2.3.4, 32:9.1.1, 32:9.2.1.1, 32:9.2.1.3, 32:A.1.6, 32:A.4.2.3,
32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Extraction plants 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 44, 13:21.5, 13:A.21.5.1, 36, 122:1.1.7,
122:A.1.1.7, 5000:6.4.2.59
Low-oxygen atmosphere Class A ovens with solvent recovery 86:10.2, 86:A.10.2.1.2 to A.10.2.14
Sonic flash (fireworks) 1126:D.1.30
Soot 921:5.3.2 to 5.3.4, 921:5.6.5.1, 921:6.2.11

Fire victim, exposure to soot of 921:23.3.4, 921:23.5.4, 921:23.7.3.2.2
Patterns 921:6.2.13.3.2
Soot blowers 85:5.5.8, 85:6.6.5.1.2, 85:6.7.2(10), 85:6.7.5.1.2, 85:6.8.2.2.3, 85:6.8.5.1.2,

85:A.6.7.2(10), 85:A.6.8.2.2.3
Sorbents 85:7.6.2.5.4.2, 85:7.6.2.5.5.1

Sound detection 731:5.2.3.2(1), 731:5.3.3.1.5.2(2), 731:5.3.3.1.6, 731:5.4.1.3(7), 731:5.4.3.2,

731:5.4.4.2, 731:Table 10.4.3(b)
Sound-recording equipment 70:520.4, 70:540.50, 70:640
Soundstages (motion picture, television) 1:20.16.1.2, 1:Chap. 32, 13:21.22, 70:520, 70:530, 140
see also Production facilities (motion picture and television)
Source individuals
Source term limitation

Sources of ignition see Ignition sources
Space exploration, oxygen-enriched atmospheres in 53:C.6, 53:D.2.6

Copyright NFPA
Space heaters see Fixed electric heating equipment; Heating equipment, Portable space
Spaces
Accessibility
Air see Air spaces
Ancillary see Ancillary areas/spaces
Concealed see Concealed spaces
Confined see Confined spaces
Flue see Flue spaces
Grandstands, under 102:5.9
Large volume 92B, 92B:3.3.10, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.1.3 see also Atriums; Malls/mall buildings
Unconfined
Definition 31:3.3.59, 31:A.3.3.59
Oil-burning equipment in 31:5.3, 31:A.5.3
Spalling 921:6.2.5, 921:6.2.5.3, 921:6.2.11.2, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:6.3.3.1.1, 921:A.6.2.5,

921:A.6.3.2.2.3
Span of control
Spark arresters 1:10.11.8, 1:17.3.4.8.3, 1:17.3.4.9, 1:31.3.2.1.11

Chimneys and vents 211:4.6, 211:7.4.3.3, 211:13.3, 211:A.14.4
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:14.1.6, 96:14.1.7, 96:14.5.2, 96:14.8.4, 96:14.9.4.4
Definition 96:3.3.46, 211:3.3.141
Incinerators 82:4.1.4, 82:4.3.7.3
Spark/ember detectors 72:5.8, 72:A.5.8.1 to 5.8.5.4, 72:B.5.3, 654:7.14.1.2, 654:7.14.1.3,

654:10.2.3.2, 654:10.2.3.3, 654:10.6, 654:Annex C, 654:F.1, 664:8.2.2.2.2(2), 664:8.2.2.6.1(1),
664:8.2.2.6.2(1), 664:8.6.3.1, 664:A.8.2.2.6, 664:A.8.6.3.1, 664:D.1
Sensitivity 72:B.5.3.3, 72:B.5.3.4.1
Spark extinguishing systems 664:8.2.2.2.2(1), 664:8.2.2.2.2(3), 664:8.6.2.2, 664:8.6.4.2,

664:A.8.6.2.2, 664:A.8.6.4.2, 664:Annex C
Spark gap
Spark protected
Copyright NFPA
Engine accessories 37:4.4.3.1, 37:4.4.3.6
Spark-resistant material
Definition 484:3.3.22.3, 484:A.3.3.22.3
Sparkle flashpowder
Definition 1124:D.1.40, 1126:D.1.31
Sparkle pots
Definition 1124:D.1.41, 1126:D.1.32
Sparkling devices, ground and hand-held 1124:C.3.1.1, 1124:C.3.2.5
Sparks 921:5.7.2.1, 921:5.7.4.2

Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:9.1, 654:9.5, 654:A.9.1.1.3 to A.9.1.4
Definition 72:3.3.186, 72:A.3.3.186, 654:3.3.23, 921:3.3.154
Electric 921:8.9.5
Mechanical 921:Table 5.7.1.1, 921:25.4.4
Static see Static sparks
Spas 5000:12.42.4, 5000:12.45.15, 5000:32.8, 5000:46.5.2.1(10)

Definition 70:680.2, 5000:3.3.572, 5000:32.1.3.8
Electrical wiring and equipment 70:680 .IV, 70E:430.10(A)
Speakers see Loudspeaker intercommunication systems
Special atmospheres
Furnaces using 86:5.1.1.5, 86:7.4.2, 86:Chap. 12, 86:13.3, 86:13.4, 86:A.6.2.7.3, 86:A.8.19,
86:A.13.3.1.6 to A.13.3.4, 86:A.13.4
Special buildings see Structures, Special
Special construction 5000:6.1.1.2, 5000:Chap. 32
Special effects (theater)

Definition 1124:D.1.42, 1126:3.3.53, 1126:A.3.3.53
Flame effects before an audience see Flame effects before an audience
Pyrotechnics see Pyrotechnics
Special events
Cultural property occupancies 909:5.3.2.3, 909:5.4.4.2, 909:7.9.2, 909:10.4.4, 909:10.6.4(3),
909:Chap. 15
Definition 909:3.3.74, 909:A.3.3.74, 914:3.3.83, 914:A.3.3.83
Copyright NFPA
Historic structures 914:9.8.13, 914:10.5.5, 914:10.9.2, 914:Chap. 15
Outdoor 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:10.15
Security, premises 730:Chap. 22
Special industrial explosive devices (SIED)

Definition 5000:3.3.160.2, 5000:A.3.3.160.2
Special inspections 101:9.8, 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(N), 5000:40.3.1, 5000:40.3.3, 5000:55.11

Definition 101:3.3.229, 5000:3.3.577, 5000:40.1.3.8
Special instructions
Special interest areas

Definition 1051:3.3.46, 1051:A.3.3.46
Special needs infrastructure, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 8.5.2
Special operations 1201:4.11.3.8, 1201:5.3.3.3.2(3), 1201:7.1 to 7.5, 1201:A.4.11.3.8.3, 1500:5.4,

1500:8.3.5, 1500:8.5.19, 1500:8.8.7, 1500:8.10.4 to 8.10.12, 1500:A.8.3.5, 1500:A.8.5.19,
1500:A.8.10.5, 1670:4.3.1, 5000:6.4
Career fire departments 1710:4.4, 1710:5.4, 1710:A.4.4.2
Definition 1201:3.3.6, 1500:3.3.69.5, 1500:A.3.3.69.5, 1521:3.3.46, 1521:A.3.3.46, 1670:3.3.128,
1710:3.3.27.2, 1710:A.3.3.27.2, 1720:3.3.23.2
Fire department safety officer 1521:A.6.4.4, 1521:B.2.3.1
Incident management 1561:A.5.9.6.1, 1561:C.1.3
Definition 1561:3.3.51, 1561:A.3.3.51
Volunteer fire departments 1720:1.1, 1720:1.2.1, 1720:Table 4.3.2, 1720:4.4.1, 1720:4.9,
1720:4.9.3, 1720:5.4.1, 1720:A.1.1, 1720:A.4.4.1, 1720:A.4.9
Special permission
Special protection 58:6.25.5, 58:A.6.25.5.1

Definition 58:3.3.69, 58:A.3.3.69
Special service fire apparatus 1901:4.2.1(6), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 10, 1912:Table 4.8.2
Definition 1710:3.3.5.3, 1901:3.3.153, 1901:A.3.3.153, 1912:3.3.45
Special structures see Structures, Special
Special use see Use
Specialized agents
Specialized equipment 1006:17.3.7, 1006:A.17.3.7

Copyright NFPA
Specialized teams, rescue see Rescue team
Specific extinction area

Specific gravity
Definition 54:3.3.94, 921:3.3.155, 921:3.3.156
Specific optical density

Specific particle density 496:6.2.4, 496:A.6.2.4

Definition 496:3.3.15, 496:A.3.3.15
Specific property use

Definition 901:3.3.94, 901:6.3.3
Specified service life

Specimens
Definition 260:3.3.8, 285:3.3.3, 290:3.3.4, 1951:3.3.105, 1971:3.3.124, 1977:3.3.85, 1982:3.3.19,
1983:3.3.56, 1991:3.3.59, 1994:3.3.65, 1999:3.3.75, 2112:3.3.30
Spectacles
Definition 1500:3.3.90, 1500:A.3.3.90
SCBA used with 1500:7.13.4, 1500:7.13.5
Spectator areas, rocket launching 1127:4.13.6, 1127:4.16.2, 1127:4.17.1, 1127:4.18.2, 1127:4.18.3

Spectators
Live fire training evolutions 1403:4.2.21, 1403:4.2.26, 1403:5.2.8, 1403:5.2.14, 1403:6.2.11,
1403:6.2.17, 1403:7.2.20, 1403:7.2.26, 1403:8.2.21, 1403:8.2.27
Rocket launching 1127:4.15.4, 1127:4.16, 1127:4.18.2, 1127:4.18.3, 1127:6.1(11), 1127:A.4.16.2,
1127:Annex B
Spectrometry, mass, used in fire investigations 921:16.10.2.2, 921:21.15.2, 921:23.3.3
Speed
Engine 20:11.2.4.3, 20:B.1.28
High-idle speed control
Motor 20:B.1.28, 20:B.1.30
Copyright NFPA
Rated 20:A.14.2.7.3
Steam turbine 20:B.1.28
Speed controllers 921:24.5.9
Spent bed material (boilers)

Spent materials (solvent extraction plants)

Definition 36:3.3.28, 36:A.3.3.28
Spill control see also Dikes; Impounding areas

Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:5.10, 30B:6.3.8.2.2.1(C), 30B:6.3.8.2.3.4, 30B:A.5.10.1
Hazardous material 5000:34.3.2.8, 5000:34.3.5.5(7)
Hydrogen, liquid, fueling facilities 52:14.2.3, 52:A.14.2.3.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 52:12.2.2.4, 52:12.2.3, 52:15.2.1.2(1), 52:A.12.2.3.5, 59A:5.2,
59A:13.2.1, 59A:13.5.4, 59A:13.8
Nondiked, foam extinguishing systems for 11:5.8, 11:A.5.8
Pesticide storage areas 434:4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.2, 434:A.4.2.2.2(3), 434:D.1.6, 434:D.1.7
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:7.1.2, 318:7.3.3.1, 318:7.5, 318:7.8.5, 318:A.7.1.1.2
SPCC (spill prevention control and countermeasure plans) 1620:19.2(3)
Spills see specific type such as Fuel spills
Splash-protective ensembles see Liquid splash-protective ensembles
Splash-resistant eyewear
Splay (wash) 211:A.14.5

Splices and taps 70E:400.10

Antennas 70:810.14
Branch circuit 70:210.19(A)
Cabinets and cutout boxes 70:312.8
Carnivals, circus, fairs, use at 70E:430.11(D)(4)
Cellular concrete floor raceways 70:372.12
Cellular metal floor raceways 70:374.6
Concealed knob-and-tube 70:394.56
Conductors, lightning 780:6.6
Copyright NFPA
Conduit bodies 70:300.15, 70:314.16(C)(2)
Construction sites 70:590.4(G)
Deicing and snow-melting 70:426.24(B)
Electrical metallic tubing 70:358.56
Electrical nonmetallic tubing 70:362.56
Equipment grounding conductors 70:250.122(G)
Flat cable assemblies 70:322.56
Flexible cord 70:400.9, 70:400.36, 70E:420.7(E)(2)
Flexible metal conduit 70:348.56
Flexible metallic tubing 70:360.56
General provisions 70:110.14
Intermediate metal conduit 70:342.56
Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit 70:356.56
Messenger supported wiring 70:396.56
Nonmetallic extensions 70:382.56
Nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors 70:354.56
Overcurrent protection 70:240.21
Portable cables, over 600 volts, nominal 70E:420.8(F)
Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit 70:355.56
Relocatable power
Rigid metal conduit 70:344.56
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit 70:352.56
Service-entrance conductors 70:230.46
Space heating cables 70:424.40, 70:424.41(D)
Strut-type channel raceways 70:384.56
Surface raceways 70:386.56, 70:388.56
Temporary wiring70:490.4(G), 70E:420.1(B)(2)(f)
Underfloor raceways 70:390.6
Underground 70:300.5(E), 70:300.50(C)
Wireways 70:376.56, 70:378.56
Spoil piles (spoils) 1006:8.2.1, 1006:A.8.2.1, 1006:F.1

Spoliation 921:11.3.5.3, 921:11.3.5.4, 921:17.3.2.5

Sponge, metals see Metals

Copyright NFPA
Sponsors
Permits 1123:10.3.1, 1123:10.3.2, 1123:A.10.3.1
Spontaneous see Spontaneous ignition
Spontaneous heating 484:C.11.3, 921:26.7.1.2

Definition 484:3.3.35, 921:3.3.158, 921:A.3.3.158
Historic structures, in 914:11.4.5, 914:A.11.4.5
Spontaneous ignition 1:16.2.2.3, 1:66.2.4.3.1(7), 1:66.5.6(7), 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.5,

921:5.7.4.1.3.10, 921:5.7.4.1.6, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.10
Aerosol products storage, use, and handling 1:61.4.6.6.2(7), 1:61.7.3.1(7)
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:6.2.2.4.2.1, 120:9.5(1), 120:9.5.1.2, 120:9.5.2.2,
120:9.5.3.3, 120:9.5.3.5, 120:9.5.3.8, 120:10.2.5, 120:A.9.1
Dryers, in 61:A.8.1.3, 61:A.8.4.2.1, 61:A.8.4.2.2
Spray application processes, during 1:43.1.8.9, 1:A.43.1.8.9, 33:10.9, 33:A.1.1.5, 33:A.10.5,
33:A.10.9, 33:A.16.3.2
Titanium, of 484:F.7
Spontaneous ignition temperature

Sport accessibility, area of

Sports drinks 1584:A.4.3.2, 1584:A.6.2.4, 1584:A.6.2.5, 1584:A.6.3.1

Sports facilities see also Arenas; Assembly occupancies; Swimming pools

Accessibility 5000:12.6.2.11 to 12.6.2.13, 5000:12.6.2.15, 5000:12.6.7.9, 5000:12.21.2.1.4,
5000:12.21.2.3, 5000:12.21.4, 5000:12.22, 5000:12.43, 5000:12.45.16
Extinguishment requirements 5000:16.3.5.1.3, 5000:A.16.3.5.1.3(1)
Glazing 5000:46.7
Spot fires
Spotters (fireworks) 1123:7.6.4, 1123:8.1.4.3, 1123:9.3.2, 1123:A.6.5, 1123:A.6.6, 1123:A.9.3.2

Spotting (drycleaning) 32:Chap. 5

Copyright NFPA
Spray application 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 43, 33, 70:516, 5000:6.4.2.60, 5000:15.7.2.4.1(6),
5000:34.1.1.2(1)
Fire-resistive material, sprayed 5000:40.5
Definition 5000:3.3.388.15, 5000:40.1.3.9
Roofing, polyurethane foam 5000:38.9.11, 5000:A.38.9.11.2 to A.38.9.11.5
Static electricity, control of 77:10.3, 77:A.10.3.2
Spray area 1:13.3.3.8, 1:43.1.3, 1:43.1.5.2, 1:43.1.6.2, 1:43.1.6.3, 1:A.43.1.3.1, 1:A.43.1.3.3,

13:6.2.6.4, 13:21.4, 13:A.5.4.2, 13:A.21.4.1.1, 33:4.1, 33:Chap. 5, 33:8.3, 33:10.1.1, 33:10.2,
33:14.1.1, 33:A.1.1, 33:A.4.1, 33:A.8.1, 33:A.10.1.1, 33:A.10.2 see also Spray application
Definition 1:3.3.13.11, 1:A.3.3.13.11, 33:3.3.1.3, 33:A.3.3.1.3
Electrical equipment and 1:43.1.4.3, 1:43.1.4.4, 1:43.1.4.7, 1:43.1.4.8, 1:A.43.1.4.3.2, 33:6.4,
33:6.6, 33:A.6.3.1.1, 33:A.6.4.2, 497:5.3.1.1(2), 497:5.3.2.2(1)
Fire extinguishing systems for 1:43.1.7.1, 1:A.43.1.7.1, 25:5.4.1.7, 33:Chap. 9
Unenclosed 33:1.1.4, 33:A.1.1.4, 33:B.4
Spray booths 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:43.1.3, 1:43.1.4.4.2 to 43.1.4.4.4, 1:43.1.4.6, 1:43.1.7.7.2(2),

1:43.1.7.8.2, 1:A.43.1.3.1, 1:A.43.1.3.3, 1:A.43.1.4.6, 33:4.1, 33:Chap. 5, 33:6.5.2 to 6.5.4, 33:6.7,
33:Figs. 8.3.4(a) to (c), 33:8.5.6, 33:9.7.2, 33:9.8.2, 33:10.2.3, 33:10.9, 33:11.3.9, 33:A.4.1,
33:A.5.3, 33:A.6.3.1.1, 33:A.6.7, 33:A.9.4, 33:A.9.7, 33:A.10.2, 33:A.10.9, 33:A.14.3.1(4), 33:B.2,
33:D.1.1, 33:D.1.2, 33:D.1.3.2 see also Spray application; Spray area
Definition 1:3.3.220, 33:3.3.12, 33:A.3.3.12
Dry type
Drying, curing, or fusing in 33:13.1.2, 33:13.2, 33:13.3, 33:A.13.3
Powder coating 33:5.1.8, 33:9.7.2, 33:15.6, 33:15.8.3, 33:15.8.5, 33:A.15.8.3, 33:Annex C
Water-wash 33:A.10.2
Spray nozzles see Nozzles, Spray
Spray rooms 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:43.1.3, 1:43.1.4.4.2, 1:43.1.4.4.4, 1:43.1.4.6, 1:A.43.1.3.1,

1:A.43.1.3.3, 1:A.43.1.4.6, 33:4.1, 33:Chap. 5, 33:6.5.2, 33:6.5.4, 33:6.7, 33:Figs. 8.3.4(a) to (C),
33:A.4.1, 33:A.6.7, 33:B.3 see also Spray area
Definition 1:3.3.222, 33:3.3.13, 33:A.3.3.13
Drying, curing, or fusing in 33:13.1.2, 33:13.2, 33:13.3, 33:A.13.3
Powder coating 33:15.6
Spray sprinklers 13:11.2.3.2.4(1), 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:16.2.5.1.2(1), 13:17.2.5.1.2(1),

13:A.8.4.5.1, 25:5.4.1.1.1, 25:A.5.4.1.1.1
Aerosol products storage facilities 30B:Table 6.3.2.7(a), 30B:Table 6.3.2.7(b), 30B:Tables
6.3.2.7(e) to (l), 30B:6.3.2.13, 30B:6.3.2.15
Copyright NFPA
Definition 13:3.6.2.13, 25:3.3.31.17
Roof protection use 13:7.8.8.6
Spray systems
Foam-water, installation of 16
Water see Water spray systems
Spray tip see Nozzles, Spray
Spreaders (powered rescue tools) 1936:6.1.2, 1936:6.1.4.2, 1936:6.1.4.5, 1936:7.1.1, 1936:7.1.3.7,

1936:8.2, 1936:8.4
Spreading force (rescue tools) 1936:5.4.9

Definitions 1936:3.3.14, 1936:3.3.22, 1936:3.3.40
Performance requirements 1936:7.1.1.2, 1936:7.1.1.4, 1936:7.1.2.2, 1936:7.1.2.4, 1936:7.1.2.5,
1936:7.1.2.8 to 7.1.2.10, 1936:7.1.3.2, 1936:7.1.3.6, 1936:7.1.3.9, 1936:7.1.3.10
Tests 1936:8.2, 1936:8.3, 1936:8.6, 1936:8.8.5, 1936:8.8.6.1, 1936:8.9.1 to 8.9.3, 1936:8.9.4.1,
1936:8.10.5.2, 1936:8.12.4
Sprig 13:9.2.3.5.1, 13:9.3.6.6, 13:A.9.3.6.6

Definition 13:3.5.6
Sprinkler controlled fires

Sprinkler equivalent water mist systems 750:14.1.2.1, 750:14.2, 750:A.14.2.2 to A.14.2.14

Sprinkler system connections

City 13:8.16.1.1.4.3, 13:12.8.3
Domestic/fire protection water supply 13:B.1
Fire department see Fire department connections
Test 13:7.4.7, 13:7.10.11, 13:8.16.2.4.6, 13:8.17.4, 13:Fig. A.8.17.4.1, 13:A.8.17.4.1 to
A.8.17.4.6.1
Sprinkler systems 1:11.9.5(6), 1:13.3, 1:Table 13.8, 1:A.13.3.1.1 to A.13.3.4.3.5.2(3)(d), 13,

101:7.1.11, 101:8.1.2, 101:9.7, 101:A.9.7.1.1 to A.9.7.6, 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:1.7.6.3.1.4,
5000:7.1.5.2.3.2, 5000:7.3.5.5(1), 5000:7.4.1, 5000:37.1.3.1(4), 5000:48.7.4.2(1), 5000:48.7.5.2,
5000:48.7.6.6, 5000:48.7.7.2(3), 5000:48.7.8.4.2(1), 5000:55.2.8.4 to 55.2.8.6, 5000:55.3,
5000:55.4.3, 5000:A.7.4.1.3.7, 5000:A.55.3.1.1 to A.55.3.2.1
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 13:21.11, 51A:11.2.1, 51A:A.11.2.1.1
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.6.4.1, 1:61.6.2.3.1.1, 1:61.6.2.3.2, 1:61.6.2.5, 13:21.3,
30B:4.6.1, 30B:4.6.4.1, 30B:5.8, 30B:6.3.2.7, 30B:6.3.2.11, 30B:6.3.4.3, 30B:6.3.4.4,
30B:6.3.5.1, 30B:6.3.5.4, 30B:6.3.6.2, 30B:6.3.7.3, 30B:6.3.8.2.3.5, 30B:6.3.8.3, 30B:7.1.3.2,
30B:7.2.3.1.1, 30B:7.2.5, 30B:A.5.8.1, 30B:A.6.2, 30B:Annex B
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Agricultural and food products facilities 61:9.1.2.2, 61:12.2, 61:B.1, 61:C.3.2
Aircraft engine test facilities 13:21.29, 13:A.21.29.1.1, 423:6.2.1(6), 423:6.3.1, 423:6.3.2(2),
423:6.4(7), 423:7.5, 423:7.6, 423:A.7.6.3, 423:C.1.1
Aircraft hangars 13:21.27, 409:6.1.1 to 6.1.4, 409:6.2.4, 409:6.2.8.4, 409:6.2.10.4, 409:7.1,
409:7.2, 409:7.6, 409:7.8.2, 409:9.14.2(3), 409:9.14.3, 409:9.14.4, 409:Chap. 11, 409:A.5.5.3,
409:A.6.2.4.1, 409:A.7.2.1, 409:A.7.6.7
Airports 1:21.2.6, 1:A.21.2.6, 13:21.28, 13:A.21.28.1.2, 415:4.5.1, 415:A.4.5.1, 415:C.1
Alarm systems and 13:25.4.12, 13:A.25.4.12.1, 72:6.9.10.4.3(5), 72:6.16.4.1 to 6.16.4.3,
72:6.16.4.6, 72:A.6.16.4.1, 72:A.6.16.4.4, 72:C.2.14, 101:9.6.2.5, 101:9.6.2.7, 101:9.7.2,
101:A.9.6.2.5, 101:A.9.7.2.1 see also Waterflow alarms
Ambulatory health care occupancies 101:20.3.5.2, 101:20.3.6.2.2, 101:21.3.5.2, 5000:20.3.5.1 to
20.3.5.3, 5000:20.3.6.1(2), 5000:20.3.6.2, 5000:20.3.6.3.2, 5000:20.3.7.2(2)
Ammonium nitrate storage 490:9.1, 490:9.2.3
Animal housing facilities 150:7.2.2, 150:7.6.2, 150:9.2, 150:9.8.1, 150:A.7.2.2
Apartment buildings 13:21.20.19, 13:21.20.20, 101:30.3.5, 101:30.3.5.6, 101:30.3.6.3.2,
101:30.3.7.2, 101:31.3.2.1.2, 101:31.3.4.2.2, 101:31.3.4.2.4, 101:31.3.5, 101:31.3.5.4,
101:31.3.5.5, 101:31.3.5.9, 101:31.3.5.11, 101:A.31.3.5.3 to A.31.3.5.12.2, 101:A.31.3.5.11,
5000:25.1.2.3(2), 5000:25.2.2.1.2, 5000:25.2.2.10.2, 5000:25.2.4.3, 5000:25.2.5.3.1,
5000:25.2.5.3.2, 5000:25.2.5.4.1, 5000:25.2.5.4.2, 5000:25.2.6.1, 5000:25.2.6.2, 5000:25.2.6.3.2,
5000:25.2.6.4, 5000:25.3.1.1.4, 5000:25.3.2.3, 5000:25.3.4.1.2, 5000:25.3.4.1.3, 5000:25.3.4.2.2,
5000:25.3.4.5.2, 5000:25.3.5.1 to 25.3.5.11, 5000:25.3.6.1, 5000:25.3.6.5, 5000:25.4.2.2,
5000:A.25.3.5.1
Occupancies up to and including four stories in height 13R
Residential board and care occupancies 101A:7.6.4.2.3, 101A:7.6.4.4.2(A), 101A:7.6.4.5,
101A:7.7.4
Assembly occupancies 1:20.1.3.2, 1:20.1.3.6, 1:A.20.1.3.2, 101:12.4.2.1, 101:12.4.5.10,
101:12.4.7.2, 101:12.4.7.3, 101:12.4.7.6, 101:12.7.5.3.7, 101:13.3.5, 101:13.4.2.1(1),
101:13.4.4, 101:13.4.5.7.6, 101:13.4.5.10, 101:13.4.7.2, 101:13.4.7.3, 101:13.4.7.6,
101:13.7.5.3.7, 101:A.12.4.2.1(1)(b), 101:A.12.4.7.2, 101:A.12.7.5.3.7.1(3), 101:A.13.4.2.1(1)(b),
101:A.13.4.7.2, 5000:7.6.3.9, 5000:16.2.6(1), 5000:16.3.1(3), 5000:16.3.4.2.3, 5000:16.3.5.1,
5000:16.3.6(2), 5000:16.4.2.1, 5000:16.4.5.4.1.2(1), 5000:16.4.5.9, 5000:16.4.7.2, 5000:16.4.7.3,
5000:16.4.7.6, 5000:16.4.8.5, 5000:32.3.5.2, 5000:32.3.5.3, 5000:A.16.3.4.2.3,
5000:A.16.3.5.1.3(1), 5000:A.16.4.2.1(3), 5000:A.16.4.7.2
Atriums 92B:5.2.4.4(2), 92B:A.4.4.2.2, 92B:A.5.2.1, 92B:A.5.2.4.4, 101:8.6.7(1), 101:8.6.7(4),
101:8.6.7(6), 101:A.8.6.7(1)(c), 101:A.8.6.7(6), 5000:8.12.3, 5000:A.8.12.3
Boiler/furnace rooms 5000:15.6.2.8.1.3
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.4.2.9.1(2), 5000:15.6.2.1.4.3(A), 5000:15.6.2.1.5.3,
5000:15.6.2.1.5.4, 5000:15.6.2.5, 5000:15.7.3.6.2.2, 5000:15.7.3.7, 5000:15.7.3.9.3.5,
5000:15.8.3, 5000:A.15.7.3.7.3
Business occupancies 13:21.20.25, 13:21.20.26, 101A:8.5.2.3.1, 101A:8.5.4, 5000:28.2.2.12.2,
5000:28.2.4.5, 5000:28.2.4.6, 5000:28.2.5.2.1, 5000:28.2.5.3.1, 5000:28.2.6.1, 5000:28.3.4.2(3),
5000:28.3.6.1(3)
Ceilings, on see Ceilings, Sprinkler systems
Cellulose nitrate film storage 13:21.7, 13:A.21.7.2.3.3, 40:5.1, 40:5.2.2, 40:6.2.5, 40:6.3.1.5,
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40:6.3.7, 40:6.3.9, 40:6.4.2, 40:6.5.5.5, 40:6.5.6, 40:6.5.8, 40:9.2.2, 40:9.2.5.2, 40:A.5.1,
40:A.6.3.7.3
Cleanrooms 13:21.26, 13:A.21.26.1.1 to A.21.26.2.3
Coal handling areas 850:7.4.6.1, 850:7.4.6.2, 850:7.4.6.4, 850:7.4.6.5, 850:A.7.4.6.2
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:9.4.6, 120:9.5.2.9
Processing operations 120:6.3.2.3.2, 120:6.3.2.5.2 to 6.3.5.2.4
Surface operations 120:5.3.2, 120:8.6.1.2, 120:8.6.2, 120:A.8.6.2
Underground operations 120:4.3.3.2.1(2), 120:4.3.3.3, 120:4.3.3.4, 120:4.3.3.5,
120:A.4.3.3.3.1 to A.4.3.3.3.5
Combined systems
Spray systems 15:7.6, 15:A.7.6.1, 15:A.7.6.2
Definition 15:3.3.1
Standpipe systems 14:6.3.5, 14:6.3.8.3, 14:7.6.2, 14:7.10.1.3
Definition 14:3.3.12.2, 25:3.6.1
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:10.5, 654:A.10.5
Communicating spaces 101:8.6.6(4), 101:8.6.6(5), 5000:8.12.2(4), 5000:8.12.2(5)
Connections see Sprinkler system connections
Construction operations, during 1:16.4.2.4, 1:16.4.3.2, 1:A.16.4.2.4, 1:A.16.4.3.2.1, 241:8.7.3,
241:A.8.7.3.1, 850:11.4.4.2
Convenience openings 101:8.6.8.6, 101:A.8.6.8.6(2)
Cooking equipment 1:13.3.3.10, 1:50.4.7.4, 13:7.10, 13:8.3.2.5(7), 13:Table 8.3.2.5(c), 13:Fig.
A.7.10.2
Cultural property occupancies 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2, 909:11.4.8.2,
909:12.4.4, 909:13.2.7.2.3, 909:13.2.7.2.4, 909:16.4.8.1.4.3, 909:16.4.8.1.4.4, 909:A.12.2.3.2(6),
909:A.12.4.4.2, 909:B.4.2.1.2, 909:B.4.2.2.3, 909:B.5.1, 909:B.5.1.1.4, 909:B.5.2.2, 909:B.5.2.3
Day-care occupancies 1:13.3.2.27, 101:16.3.5, 101:17.3.5, 101:17.3.6, 5000:18.1.5.3,
5000:18.2.5.2, 5000:18.2.5.3, 5000:18.2.6.2(4), 5000:18.2.11.1.2(1), 5000:18.3.2.1(1)(d),
5000:18.3.4.2, 5000:18.3.5.1 to 18.3.5.5, 5000:18.3.6, 5000:18.6.2.6(4)
Definition 13:3.3.16, 13:A.3.3.16, 13D:3.3.9.7, 13R:3.3.8, 25:3.6.4, 25:A.3.6.4, 853:3.3.21.2,
909:3.3.75, 914:3.3.86.3
Demolition safeguards 1:16.5.1, 241:10.3.1, 241:10.3.2, 241:10.8.2, 241:10.8.3, 241:A.10.8.2
101:23.3.5.3, 101A:5.4.1.3(3), 101A:5.4.5, 101A:Worksheet 5.5.5, 101:A.23.3.5.2, 5000:21.3.1(2),
5000:21.3.2.3, 5000:21.3.5.2, 5000:21.3.5.3, 5000:A.21.3.1(2)
Dipping and coating processes 34:4.5, 34:9.2, 34:9.3.1(6), 34:9.3.1(7), 34:9.9, 34:10.4, 34:A.4.5,
34:A.9.2, 34:A.10.4, 34:B.3.1
Drycleaning plants 32:4.5.4.1, 32:4.6.2, 32:7.2.2, 32:8.1.2.3, 32:8.1.2.5, 32:8.2.3.4,
32:A.7.2.1.3(3)
Dwellings see subentry : Residential
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.5, 101:14.3.6, 101:14.3.7.2(2), 101:15.3.5, 101:15.3.6,
101A:9.2.1.1, 101A:9.5.2.3.1, 101A:9.5.4, 101A:Worksheet 9.6.4, 101:A.15.3.6(2),
5000:7.6.3.7(2), 5000:17.2.5.2 to 17.2.5.4, 5000:17.2.11.1.2(1), 5000:17.3.2.1(1)(d),
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5000:17.3.4.2.2, 5000:17.3.4.2.3.2(1), 5000:17.3.5.1 to 17.3.5.5, 5000:17.3.6
Electric generating plants 13:A.21.34.1, 13:A.21.34.2, 850:7.7.4.2.1, 850:7.8.1.3, 850:7.8.2.1,
850:7.9.2 to 7.9.5, 850:7.9.6.2, 850:8.5.4.1.2, 850:11.4.4.2, 850:A.7.7.4.2.1
Alternative fuel plants 850:9.1.5.3, 850:9.1.5.4, 850:9.3.3.1, 850:9.3.3.2.1, 850:9.4.4.3 to
9.4.4.7, 850:9.5.4.2, 850:A.9.4.4.3, 850:A.9.4.4.4
Emergency generators 850:7.9.1.2.1
Flue gas plants 850:7.6.1.1, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:7.6.5.2.2, 850:7.6.5.4, 850:7.6.6.2
Fuel oil plants 850:7.3.9.1
Hydroelectric see subentry : Hydroelectric generating plants
Internal combustion electrical generator plants 850:8.5.4.1.2
Light water reactors 13:21.32, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2, 804:9.4.7, 804:10.4.1.1,
804:10.4.2.2, 804:10.4.3(2), 804:10.8.1 to 10.8.8, 804:10.9.3, 804:10.21, 804:10.22,
804:10.24.2, 804:10.24.3, 804:10.25, 804:10.28, 804:11.4.4.2, 804:11.4.4.3, 804:11.4.9,
804:A.10.8.1 to A.10.8.8
Steam generator plants 850:7.5.1
Turbine-generator plants 850:7.7.4.1.1 to 7.7.4.1.3, 850:7.7.4.2.1, 850:7.7.4.2.2,
850:A.7.7.4.1.1, 850:A.7.7.4.1.3, 850:A.7.7.4.2
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.2.15.3, 5000:D.4.3.3.2 to D.4.3.3.4, 5000:D.4.3.3.7,
5000:D.4.3.3.8, 5000:D.4.3.3.9
Escalators or moving walks 5000:8.12.5.2(2), 5000:8.12.5.3
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:14.1
Exhibits 101:12.7.5.3.7, 101:13.7.5.3.7, 101:A.12.7.5.3.7.1(3)
Exposed buildings, protection of 80A:5.1, 80A:5.5, 80A:Tables 5.6.1(a) to (e), 80A:5.6.3,
80A:5.6.4, 80A:A.5.6.3, 80A:A.5.6.4
Fire department operations in properties protected by 1142:Annex F
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.8.1.4, 170:Table 6.8.2,
170:Table 6.8.3, 170:Table 7.2, 170:Table 7.4
Fireworks facilities 1:65.11.3.6, 1:65.11.5.3, 1124:6.1.3, 1124:6.5.1, 1124:7.3.1.1, 1124:7.3.6,
1124:7.3.7, 1124:7.4.4.2, 1124:7.4.5.1, 1124:7.5.3, 1124:7.5.5, 1124:A.6.5.1, 1124:A.7.5.1.1
Fixed guideway transit systems 13:21.21, 130:5.7.1.3, 130:5.7.1.4, 130:5.7.3, 130:A.5.7.1.4
Flammable and combustible liquids storage, handling, and use 1:66.4.8.2, 1:66.4.8.6, 1:66.5.9.3.4,
1:A.66.4.8.2, 1:A.66.5.9.3.4, 13:21.2, 13:21.4, 13:A.21.4.1.1
Containers and portable tanks 30:E.2.2, 30:E.2.3.3, 30:E.2.4.1, 30:E.2.4.6, 30:E.2.4.10,
30:E.2.6.1, 30:E.2.6.2
Inside storage 30:16.3.2, 30:16.4, 30:A.16.1.1
Liquid processing facilities 30:6.7.6, 30:6.7.7, 30:6.9.1, 30:17.6.7, 30:19.4.7.1, 30:A.6.6.5,
30:A.19.4.5, 30:A.19.4.7.1
Mercantile occupancies 30:Table 10.7.1, 30:10.8.4, 30:10.10.1
Storage occupancies 30:12.8.1, 30:A.12.8.1
Storage tank buildings 30:24.6.1.2, 30:24.6.2.3, 30:24.6.2.4, 30:24.13.4, 30:A.24.6.1.2,
30:A.24.6.2.3
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Floor areas, increases in 5000:7.6.2, 5000:A.7.6.2.1 to A.7.6.2.3.4.2
Foam-water see Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems
Fuel gas cylinder storage and 51:4.3.2(1), 51:4.3.3
Furnaces 86:5.1.3.1, 86:14.2.1, 86:14.2.2, 86:14.3, 86:A.14.2.1, 86:A.14.3.2
Gas cabinets 115:9.3.3, 115:A.9.3.3
Gauges see Gauges, Sprinkler systems
Grandstands, bleachers, and tents 1:25.1.6.1, 1:25.1.6.2, 102:5.9, 102:9.5.1, 102:9.5.2,
5000:16.4.8.5
Health care occupancies 101:18.1.1.4.3.3, 101:18.3.5, 101:18.3.5.5, 101:18.3.5.9,
101:18.3.6.1(1), 101:18.3.6.1(4), 101:18.3.7.2(4), 101:18.4.3.4, 101:18.4.3.6.3.2(1), 101:18.4.3.8,
101:19.1.1.4.3.3, 101:19.2.3.3, 101:19.3.5, 101:19.3.6.1, 101A:4.6.8.1, 101A:4.6.13,
101:A.18.1.1.4.3.3, 101:A.18.3.5.1 to A.18.3.5.9, 101:A.18.3.5.5, 101:A.18.3.5.9,
101:A.19.1.1.4.3.3, 101:A.19.3.5.3 to A.19.3.5.9, 101:A.19.3.6.1(3) to A.19.3.6.1(7), 5000:Table
11.3.3.1, 5000:19.1.1.4.3, 5000:19.2.2.2.7, 5000:19.3.2.6(7), 5000:19.3.5.1 to 19.3.5.3,
5000:19.3.5.5, 5000:19.3.6.1(1), 5000:19.3.7.3.2, 5000:A.19.1.1.4.3, 5000:A.19.2.2.2.7,
5000:A.19.3.5.1, 5000:A.19.3.5.3, 5000:A.19.3.5.5, 5000:A.19.3.7.3.2
Heliports 418:6.6, 418:Chap. 7
High-rise buildings 1:13.3.2.14.1, 1:13.3.2.24, 1:A.13.3.2.24.2, 13:8.17.1.6, 13:9.2.5.3,
13:9.3.2.3(2), 13:11.2.3.1.4(4), 13:21.20.2, 13:21.20.27.1.1, 13:A.8.4.6.3, 13:A.8.17.1.6,
13:A.9.2.5.3, 13:Fig. A.9.3.2.3(2)(a), 13:A.9.3.2.3(2)(b), 13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(d),
13:A.11.2.3.1.4(4)(e), 101:11.1.8, 5000:33.1.3.1, 5000:33.2.2, 5000:33.2.5.5(6), 5000:55.3.1.6,
5000:A.33.2.2
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.5, 101:43.10.4.11, 914:11.4.9.3, 914:12.2.3.2, 914:12.4.2.1,
914:12.4.3, 914:13.2.8.2.3, 914:13.2.8.2.4, 914:Table 14.3.1, 914:A.9.5.3.9, 5000:15.10.4.7,
5000:15.10.4.12, 5000:15.10.5.8.2
Hose for 13:8.17.5.1, 13:9.2.1.3.3, 13:11.1.5, 13:12.2, 13:12.8.4, 13:Table 13.2.1, 13:Table
14.1.1, 13:Table 14.2.3.1, 13:19.1.1.2, 13:21.32.2.1.3, 13:22.9, 13:A.8.17.5.1.1, 13:A.8.17.5.1.4,
13:A.9.2.1.3.3, 13:A.11.1.5.2(3), 13:A.11.1.5.6, 13:C.5
Hotels and dormitories 13:21.20.17, 13:21.20.18, 101:28.3.5, 101:29.3.5, 101:A.29.3.5.3,
5000:24.2.2.1.2, 5000:24.2.2.12.2, 5000:24.2.4.2, 5000:24.2.5.3, 5000:24.2.5.4, 5000:24.2.5.6,
5000:24.2.5.7, 5000:24.2.6.1, 5000:24.2.6.2, 5000:24.2.6.3.3(1), 5000:24.3.1.1.3, 5000:24.3.2.4,
5000:24.3.4.2(3), 5000:24.3.4.8, 5000:24.3.5.1 to 24.3.5.9, 5000:24.3.5.6, 5000:24.3.5.7,
5000:24.3.6.2, 5000:24.3.6.5(2), 5000:24.3.7.2, 5000:A.24.3.5.1
Hydroelectric generating plants 13:A.21.35.1, 13:A.21.35.2, 851:7.2.4, 851:7.4.3, 851:7.5.2,
851:7.5.3, 851:7.6.1, 851:7.8, 851:7.11.2, 851:7.12, 851:7.13, 851:7.14, 851:7.15, 851:7.16
Construction site 851:8.4.4, 851:8.4.5, 851:8.4.9.2, 851:8.6.3
Hyperbaric chambers 13:21.19, 13:A.21.19.1.4, 13:A.21.19.1.7
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.1.1.3, 99B:4.2.5, 99B:4.7.2.4
Impairments 1:13.3.4, 25:5.1.2, 25:5.3.3.4, 101:9.7.6.2
Incinerators 13:21.16, 13:Fig. A.21.16.2.1(a) to Fig. A.21.16.2.1(h), 82:4.2.7.3
Industrial occupancies 13:21.20.27.1.1, 101:40.4, 5000:Table 29.2.5.1, 5000:Table 29.2.6,
5000:29.3.4.2(3), 5000:29.3.5.1, 5000:29.4.2, 5000:A.29.3.5.1.3
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Information technology equipment rooms/areas 13:21.15, 75:5.1.1, 75:5.3.1.1, 75:5.3.1.2.1,
75:5.3.2, 75:8.1, 75:8.4.1, 75:A.5.1.3, 75:A.8.1.2, 75:A.8.1.4, 75:A.8.4.1
Inspection 1:13.3.3, 25:5.1, 25:5.2, 25:A.5.2
Laboratories 13:21.7.2.5, 13:21.9, 45:Table 5.1.1, 45:5.1.4, 45:6.2.1, 45:8.10.2, 45:A.8.10.7
Large volume spaces 92B:5.2.4.4(2), 92B:A.4.4.2.2, 92B:A.5.2.1, 92B:A.5.2.4.4
Limited area 13:4.2
Lodging or rooming houses 13:21.20.16, 101:26.2.1.3, 101:26.3.1.1.2, 101:26.3.6,
101:A.26.3.6.3.3, 5000:23.2.1.4, 5000:23.3.1.2, 5000:23.3.1.3, 5000:23.3.4.2, 5000:23.3.5.7,
5000:23.3.6, 5000:A.23.3.6.1, 5000:A.23.3.6.2
Maintenance 1:13.3.3, 1:A.13.3.3.4.1 to A.13.3.3.12, 13:25.9, 13:Chap. 26, 25:5.1, 25:5.4,
25:A.5.4.1.1 to A.5.4.4, 101:9.7.5
Malls 92B:5.2.4.4(2), 92B:A.4.4.2.2, 92B:A.5.2.1, 92B:A.5.2.4.4
Manufactured housing 13D, 501:4.5.1.2.5, 501:5.10
Marine terminals 13:21.25, 13:A.21.25.1.1 to A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5), 307:5.4, 307:9.3,
307:9.5.3.2.2, 307:9.5.4, 307:9.5.5, 307:9.5.6.2, 307:9.5.6.3, 307:A.5.4.2.1, 307:A.9.3, 307:C.1,
307:D.3.5.2
Marine vessels 25:5.4.4, 25:A.5.4.4, 301:1.7.2, 301:7.5.1.6, 301:8.2.5.7.1, 301:8.4.1, 301:9.2.2
to 9.2.4, 301:9.2.6, 301:9.2.7, 301:18.3.1.2, 301:A.9.2.2, 1405:5.5.4, 1405:9.2.1
Accommodation spaces 301:10.1.2.2, 301:10.3.5, 301:21.4.2.1
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.4.5, 301:20.13.2.1
Control rooms 301:A.13.3.3
For exits 301:7.2.2.6.2.3, 301:7.7.2.2
Medical, health care, and child care spaces 301:11.3.3
Open decks 301:21.10.2.1
Passenger vessels 301:21.3.1.1.3, 301:21.3.1.2.6, 301:21.3.1.2.10(2), 301:21.13.2.1,
301:21.13.2.2.1.3
Vehicle spaces, protection for 301:16.3.4
Means of egress 5000:11.1.3.2.1.6(5), 5000:11.2.1.6.1, 5000:11.2.1.10.4(2), 5000:11.2.4.3.4(1),
5000:11.2.6.3, 5000:11.2.12.1.2, 5000:11.5.1.4.3, 5000:11.5.4.2.2, 5000:11.7.2.3,
5000:A.11.2.1.6.1.6
Mercantile occupancies 13:21.20.23, 13:21.20.24, 101:36.3.5.1, 101:36.3.5.2, 101:36.4.4.10,
101:36.4.5.5, 101:37.3.5.1, 101:37.4.5.5, 1620:17.5.2, 5000:27.2.2.2.5, 5000:27.2.2.12.2,
5000:27.2.4, 5000:27.2.5.2.1, 5000:27.2.5.3(2), 5000:27.2.5.8, 5000:27.2.6.2, 5000:27.2.7.2,
5000:27.3.1, 5000:27.3.2.1.2, 5000:27.3.4.2(3), 5000:27.3.5.1, 5000:27.3.5.2, 5000:27.3.6.1(3),
5000:A.27.2.7.2
Bulk merchandising retail buildings 5000:27.4.5.4.2, 5000:27.4.5.5
Mall buildings 5000:27.4.4.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.2.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2(2), 5000:27.4.4.7.1,
5000:A.27.4.4.2.2, 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(3), 5000:A.27.4.4.5.2.2(7)
Metal and nonmetal mines 122:6.2.3, 122:11.3, 122:A.11.3.1, 122:B.1.4.2, 122:B.1.5.2, 122:B.2.3
Metal mineral processing plants 122:13.3, 122:13.7.2, 122:13.12.7, 122:13.13.2, 122:13.14.2,
122:13.16.3, 122:A.13.10.1, 122:A.13.11.1
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Metals, combustible, facilities handling 484:12.1.8, 484:12.1.9, 484:12.3.1.9, 484:12.3.2.2,
484:12.3.3.3, 484:13.3.1, 484:A.12.3.3.3, 484:A.13.3.1.1 to A.13.3.1.6
Alkali facilities 484:5.2.2.2, 484:5.4.2.3
Aluminum facilities 484:6.5.4, 484:A.6.5.4.1.1
Magnesium facilities 484:7.7.1.3.4.2(2). 484:A.7.7.1.3.4.2(2), 484:7.7.2.7, 484:7.7.3.5,
484:7.7.4.5, 484:7.7.5.8, 484:7.7.6.2, 484:7.7.7.4, 484:A.7.7.2.7, 484:A.7.7.3.5,
484:A.7.7.7.4, 484:C.10
Mines
Coal see subentry : Coal mines and coal preparation plants
Metal and nonmetal see subentry : Metal and nonmetal mines
Model rocket motor plants 1125:5.6.6
Motion picture and television soundstages 1:32.4.1, 1:A.32.4.1.3.1
Motion picture theaters 5000:7.6.3.8
Nitrocellulose storage areas 35:8.1.2.1(3), 35:8.1.2.2(2), 35:A.8.1.2.1(3)
Nuclear power plants, light water 13:21.32, 13:21.33, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2, 804:9.4.7,
804:10.4.1.1, 804:10.4.2.2, 804:10.4.3(2), 804:10.8.1 to 10.8.8, 804:10.9.3, 804:10.21,
804:10.22, 804:10.24.2, 804:10.24.3, 804:10.25, 804:10.28, 804:11.4.4.2, 804:11.4.4.3,
804:11.4.9, 804:A.10.8.1 to A.10.8.8, 805:5.5.1(2), 805:5.5.12, 805:5.5.15, 805:5.5.17, 805:5.9.4,
805:7.3.2, 805:A.7.3.2, 805:E.2.9.1 to E.2.9.3, 805:E.2.13.1 to E.2.13.3, 805:E.2.14.2,
805:E.2.26, 805:E.2.27, 805:E.2.29.2, 805:E.2.30, 805:E.2.33
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.3.5, 101:A.24.3.5, 5000:22.2.2.5, 5000:22.3.5,
5000:A.22.3.5
Organic coatings manufacture 35:8.1.2.1(3), 35:8.1.2.2(2), 35:11.2, 35:A.8.1.2.1(3), 35:A.11.2.1,
35:A.11.2.3
Organic peroxide storage areas 1:70.3.4.6.2, 1:70.3.4.6.3, 1:70.3.5.5, 1:70.3.6.3, 1:A.70.3.4.6.2,
13:21.31, 432:4.8.2, 432:4.8.3, 432:5.5, 432:6.5, 432:7.5, 432:A.4.8.2, 432:A.4.10.2
Out-of-service 101:9.7.6.1
Outside see Outside sprinklers
Ovens 13:21.17, 86:5.1.3.1, 86:14.2.1, 86:14.2.2, 86:14.3, 86:A.14.2.1, 86:A.14.3.2
Oxidizers, storage of 1:70.2.4.8.2, 1:70.2.4.8.3, 1:70.2.6.3.7.2, 1:70.2.7.3.7.2, 1:70.2.8.2,
1:70.2.9.3.1, 1:A.70.2.4.8.3, 1:A.70.2.8.2, 13:21.30, 13:A.21.30.1.1 to A.21.30.2.1, 430:4.11.2,
430:4.11.3, 430:4.11.4.1, 430:4.11.4.2, 430:4.13.3, 430:A.4.4.2, 430:A.4.11.3
Class 1 oxidizers 430:Table 5.2.2(b), 430:5.3, 430:A.5.3.2
Class 2 oxidizers 430:Table 6.2.3(b), 430:6.2.7.2, 430:6.4, 430:Table 6.4.1, 430:6.5.2
Class 3 oxidizers 430:Table 7.2.4(b), 430:7.2.7.2, 430:7.4, 430:Table 7.4.1.1, 430:7.5.2
Class 4 oxidizers 430:Table 8.2.3, 430:8.4
Mercantile occupancies 430:9.2.3, 430:9.3.1, 430:Table 9.3.1
Paper, roll, storage of 13:5.6.5, 13:8.3.2.7, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:13.2.1, 13:Chap. 19,
13:Table A.5.6, 13:Table A.5.6.3.3, 13:Table A.5.6.3.4, 13:A.5.6.5, 13:A.8.3.2.7
Parking structures 88A:4.6.3, 88A:6.1 to 6.3, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(4), 5000:27.1.2.2.2,
5000:30.8.3.4.1(3), 5000:30.8.3.4.2(3), 5000:30.8.3.5.1 to 30.8.3.5.3
Partial systems 13:25.1.5, 13:A.25.1.5, 13:D.10
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Piers 13:21.25, 13:A.21.25.1.1 to A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5), 307:4.3.1, 307:4.3.2, 307:4.3.3.1,
307:4.3.3.2.5, 307:4.5.1, 307:A.4.3.2, 307:A.4.3.3.1.3.1, 307:A.4.3.3.2.5, 5000:31.8.2.2(4)
Piping see Pipes and piping
Places of worship 13:21.36, 13:A.5.2, 13:A.21.36.1 to A.21.36.1.2.2, 909:B.4.2.1.2, 909:B.4.2.2.3
Pressure tanks to service see Pressure tanks
Pyroxylin plastic storage areas 13:21.8, 42:4.4.1 to 4.4.3, 42:5.2.4, 42:5.4, 42:6.2.3, 42:6.2.10,
42:6.3.3.7, 42:6.4, 42:Fig. 6.7, 42:6.7.9, 42:Fig. 6.8(b), 42:6.8.7, 42:6.9.4, 42:A.6.4.6
Rack storage see Rack storage sprinklers
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 13:21.32, 13:21.33, 13:A.21.32.1.1 to A.21.32.2.1.2,
801:6.1.2, 801:8.4.3, 801:A.6.1.1, 801:A.6.7.1, 801:A.7.4.2, 801:A.8.4.3, 801:C.2.2, 801:C.8.2,
804:9.4.7, 804:10.4.1.1, 804:10.4.2.2, 804:10.4.3(2), 804:10.8.1 to 10.8.8, 804:10.9.3,
804:10.21, 804:10.22, 804:10.24.2, 804:10.24.3, 804:10.25, 804:10.28, 804:11.4.4.2,
804:11.4.4.3, 804:11.4.9, 804:A.10.8.1 to A.10.8.8, 805:5.5.1(2), 805:5.5.12, 805:5.5.15,
805:5.5.17, 805:5.9.4, 805:7.3.2, 805:A.7.3.2, 805:E.2.9.1 to E.2.9.3, 805:E.2.13.1 to E.2.13.3,
805:E.2.14.2, 805:E.2.26, 805:E.2.27, 805:E.2.29.2, 805:E.2.30, 805:E.2.33
Records storage facilities 232:4.7.4.2, 232:4.7.5.2, 232:4.8.6, 232:4.9.1 to 4.9.4, 232:D.6.1,
232:E.1.4, 232:E.2, 232:E.5.2
Archives 232:7.1.2, 232:A.7.1.2, 232:A.7.1.4, 232:A.7.2
Faults 232:6.14
File rooms 232:8.1.1, 232:8.13.1, 232:8.13.2, 232:8.14.2.1, 232:A.8.13.2
Records centers 232:9.1.2, 232:A.9.1.2.1
Special systems 232:E.2.5
Vaults 232:6.7.6.1, 232:6.7.6.5, 232:6.12.4, 232:6.13.1, 232:A.6.7.6.1, 232:A.6.13.1
Rehabilitation work areas 101:43.6.4.1 to 43.6.4.3
Residential 1452:4.2, 1452:8.2, 1620:15.5, 1620:A.15.5.1, 5000:7.5.2, 5000:15.6.2.5.4.6
One- and two-family dwellings 13D, 1452:4.2, 1452:8.2
Residential board and care occupancies 13:21.20.22, 101:32.2.3.5, 101:32.3.3.5.1, 101:32.3.3.5.4,
101:33.2.3.5, 101:33.3.3.5.1 to 33.3.3.5.5, 101A:7.2.4.2.3(A), 101A:7.2.4.5, 101A:7.4.4.2.3,
101A:7.4.4.5, 101A:7.5.4, 101A:7.6.4.2.3, 101A:7.6.4.4.2(A), 101A:7.6.4.5, 101A:7.7.4,
101:A.32.2.3.5, 101:A.33.2.3.5, 101:A.33.3.3.5.1, 1620:16.5, 1620:A.16.5.1, 5000:7.4.1.3.3,
5000:26.2.2.3.6, 5000:26.2.2.3.7, 5000:26.2.3.2.3(2), 5000:26.2.3.2.4(2), 5000:26.2.3.5,
5000:26.2.3.6.5(3), 5000:26.3.3.4.2(3), 5000:26.3.3.5.1, 5000:26.3.3.5.3, 5000:A.26.2.3.5.1,
5000:A.26.2.3.5.2.2, 5000:A.26.3.3.5.1
Rural and suburban locations, buildings in 1141:6.1.1.1, 1141:6.1.4, 1141:6.2.1.1, 1141:7.1,
1141:9.1.3, 1141:A.6.1.4, 1141:A.7.1.3, 1142:4.4, 1142:A.4.4, 1142:B.8, 1142:Annex F,
1142:G.4.4.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.1, 318:4.1.2, 318:5.3.6, 318:A.4.1.1, 318:A.4.1.2.1 to
A.4.1.27, 318:A.4.1.2.1 to A.4.1.2.7, 318:A.5.3.6, 5000:34.3.7.3.8, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4
Shutting off 101:9.7.6, 101:A.9.7.6
Skylights 5000:48.7.3.6, 5000:48.7.3.7.2
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Smoke control systems and 92A:4.2.1(1), 92A:A.4.2.1, 105:A.1.3.1, 105:A.3.3.3.2, 105:A.4.3.1,
5000:11.2.3.9.1, 5000:11.2.3.9.2(3), 5000:11.2.3.10.2(1), 5000:A.11.2.3.9.1
Solvent extraction plants 13:21.5, 13:A.21.5.1, 36:4.8.1, 36:4.8.2, 36:6.4.3, 36:7.6.3, 36:A.4.8
Special amusement buildings 101:12.4.7.2, 101:12.4.7.3, 101:12.4.7.6, 101:A.12.4.7.2
Special structures 101:11.1.8, 101:11.3.1.3.1, 101:A.11.3.1.3.1(2)
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.1.1, 1:43.1.7.4, 1:43.1.7.8.2(3), 1:43.8.3, 1:A.43.1.7.4,
1:A.43.8.3, 13:6.2.6.4, 13:21.4, 13:A.5.4.2, 13:A.21.4.1.1, 33:9.1.1, 33:9.4, 33:9.8.2, 33:17.3,
33:A.4.1, 33:A.9.1, 33:A.9.4, 33:A.17.3, 33:D.1.1, 33:D.1.2, 33:D.1.3.1, 33:D.1.3.2
Storage areas 241:A.8.3.2
Storage occupancies 1:20.15.7.1, 1:34.2.4.6, 1:34.5.1, 1:34.5.4.2, 1:34.5.5.1, 1:34.6.3.3(1),
1:34.7.2, 1:A.34.5.1, 1:A.34.5.4.2, 1:A.34.6.6.2, 101:42.4, 1620:20.5.1, 5000:Table 30.2.5,
5000:Table 30.2.6, 5000:30.3.4.1(3), 5000:30.3.5.1 to 30.3.5.3, 5000:30.4.2, 5000:Table 30.7.5.2
Combustible fiber storage vaults 1:45.5.5.2
Cotton, baled, storage of 1:L.4.1, 1:L.4.6.3, 1:L.6.7.2, 1:L.7.5, 13:8.3.2.7, 13:12.6.2,
13:12.6.3, 13:20.4, 13:A.8.3.2.1, 13:A.8.3.2.7
Forest products storage facilities 1:31.3.7.4
Hazardous materials storage 1:60.3.3
Highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids storage 1:68.3.4
Rack storage see Rack storage sprinklers
Rubber tire storage 1:Annex M, 13:3.9.4.9, 13:8.3.2.7, 13:8.5.6.5, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3,
13:13.2.1, 13:Chap. 18, 13:A.3.9.4.9, 13:A.8.3.2.7
Subterranean spaces 520:4.1.4.3.3, 520:6.2
Supervision 1:13.3.1.7, 1:A.13.3.1.7.1, 13:7.3.2.4, 13:7.3.3.1, 13:21.20.2.1.1, 13:21.20.23.2.2,
13:21.20.24.2.2, 13:25.3.3, 13:A.7.3.2.4, 13:D.5, 72:C.2.14, 101:9.7.2.1, 101:A.9.7.2.1,
5000:7.6.3.2 to 7.6.3.4, 5000:7.6.3.7, 5000:7.6.3.8, 5000:55.3.2, 5000:A.55.3.2.1
Alarm service 13:11.2.2.7
Support, training for 1410:Chap. 8
Testing 1:13.3.3, 1:A.13.3.3.4.1 to A.13.3.3.12, 25:5.1, 25:5.3, 25:5.4.3, 25:A.5.3.1 to A.5.3.4.1,
25:A.5.4.3, 101:9.7.5
Thermal sensitivity 13:3.6.1, 13:8.3.3, 13:8.4.8.1(4), 13:A.8.3.3.1
Towers 5000:11.2.13.1(1), 5000:31.6.1.1, 5000:A.31.6.1.1(3)
Training laboratory for use of 1402:5.1(2), 1402:9.13, 1402:A.12.1
Tunnels 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.6.2(3), 502:7.9, 502:A.7.6.2(3), 502:A.7.9, 502:A.7.11.5,
502:Annex E
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.2, 5000:7.6.3.3(1), 5000:7.6.3.4, 5000:7.6.3.7(2),
5000:7.6.3.8, 5000:7.6.3.9
Waste and linen chutes and transport systems 13:21.16, 13:Fig. A.21.16.2.1(a) to Fig.
A.21.16.2.1(h), 82:5.2.2.6.2, 82:5.2.2.6.3, 82:5.2.6, 82:5.2.7.2, 82:5.3.4, 82:5.3.6.2, 82:5.4.2.3,
82:5.4.2.4.3
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Waste compactors 82:7.2
Waste handling systems 82:6.4
Waste processing equipment rooms 82:9.4
Waste storage rooms 82:8.3
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.2.2, 820:8.3.3.7.4, 820:10.5.1(1), 820:10.5.1(4)
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24, 13:A.21.24.1.1.1 to A.21.24.2.10.3
Water demand see Water demand, sprinkler system installation
Water supplies see Water supplies
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:6.4.3.1, 664:8.3.2.2.3, 664:8.3.2.7.1,
664:8.3.2.10.1, 664:8.6.1.6, 664:8.6.5.1 to 8.6.5.5, 664:8.6.6, 664:8.11.2.1 to 8.11.2.3, 664:9.1.1,
664:A.8.3.2.7.1, 664:A.8.6.5.1, 664:A.8.11.1.1, 664:A.8.11.2.2, 664:A.9.1.1
Particulate conveying systems 664:8.2.2.2.1.3, 664:8.2.2.3.2, 664:8.2.2.5.2, 664:8.2.3.2,
664:10.2.4.5, 664:A.8.2.2.5.1.4(7), 664:A.8.2.2.5.2, 664:A.8.2.3.2
Storage 664:8.10.1, 664:8.10.3.1, 664:8.10.4.3, 664:A.8.10.3.1, 664:A.8.10.4.3
Sprinklered buildings, ventilation in 204:Chap. 11, 204:F.3
Sprinklers 1:13.3.1.8, 13, 101:8.3.5.6.3(3), 101:8.5.6.4, 101:9.7.1, 101:A.9.7.1.1, 101:A.9.7.1.3 see

also Early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers; Large drop sprinklers; Outside sprinklers;
Pendent sprinklers; Rack storage sprinklers; Residential sprinklers; Sidewall spray sprinklers; Spray
sprinklers; Sprinkler systems; Upright sprinklers
Ceiling (rack storage) see Rack storage sprinklers
Concealed 25:5.2.1.1.4, 25:A.5.2.1.1.4
Conventional
Corrosion-resistant 13:6.2.6.1, 13:A.6.2.6.1, 25:A.5.4.1.8
Definition 13:3.6.4.1, 25:3.3.31.1
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.2.10.2, 13:21.24.2.10.3, 13:A.21.24.2.10.2
Definitions 13:3.6, 13:A.3.6.1 to A.3.6.4.2, 13D:3.3.8, 13R:3.3.7.1, 25:3.3.31.1 to 3.3.31.19,
30B:3.3.28
Face 13:16.1.11.2, 13:17.1.10.2
Fire investigations 921:5.5.3.3, 921:5.6.4.8, 921:17.3.1.7, 921:20.2.1.2, 921:22.3.5.3
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.6.4, 11:5.7.3.4, 11:A.5.7.3.4.2
Hot work near 51B:5.3.2(12)
Inspection 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.1, 25:A.5.2.1.1, 25:A.5.2.1.2
Interior finishes and 1:13.3.3.9, 1:A.13.3.3.9, 101:10.1.2, 101:10.2.8, 5000:10.4.1(1),
5000:10.4.2(1), 5000:10.7
Maintenance 25:5.4.1, 25:A.5.4.1.1 to A.5.4.4
Manual 80A:5.5
Copyright NFPA
Manufactured housing 13D
Old-style 13:8.6.3.4.4, 13:8.15.13(1), 13:21.25.2.1.2.1(B), 13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(3),
13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5), 25:5.4.1.1.1, 25:A.5.4.1.1.1
Definition 13:3.6.2.5, 25:3.3.31.7
One- and two-family dwellings 13D
Open 13:7.8.8.6, 13:8.4.4
Ornamental 13:6.2.6.3
Outside 13:7.8
Pilot 15:6.5.1.5, 15:6.5.2.3.3, 15:6.5.2.4
Quick-response 5000:19.3.5.3, 5000:19.3.6.1(1), 5000:24.3.5.7, 5000:25.3.5.8, 5000:A.19.3.5.3
Spare 1:13.3.3.7, 1:A.13.3.3.7.1, 1:A.13.3.3.7.3, 13:6.2.9, 13:25.2.3, 13:A.6.2.9.1, 13:A.6.2.9.7.1,
13R:6.5.1, 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.1.3, 25:5.4.1.4, 25:5.4.1.5, 25:A.5.4.1.4
Special 25:5.4.1.3, 25:A.5.4.1.3
Testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.3.1, 25:A.5.3.1
Spurious operations 804:7.3.1.11, 805:A.4.5

Definition 804:3.3.40, 804:A.3.3.40, 805:3.3.38, 805:A.3.3.38
Spurious signals 804:7.3.1.10, 804:7.3.1.11.2 to 7.3.1.11.5

Squib (fireworks)
S
s
Stability test (inclining experiment) 1925:Table 11.2.2.1

Stabilization
Stabilization points 1006:10.1.4, 1006:10.2.2

Stabilizers (aerial fire apparatus) 1901:20.13.5, 1901:20.21.1.2, 1901:20.21.4, 1901:20.24.2.3,

1901:20.24.2.8.2, 1901:A.20.24.2.7, 1911:19.8.5, 1911:19.9.12.2, 1911:19.9.12.8, 1911:19.10.5,
1911:A.19.8.5.8.2
Copyright NFPA
Definition 1901:3.3.155, 1911:3.3.117
Pads 1911:19.8.5.2
Definition 1901:3.3.156, 1911:3.3.118
Shoes
Definition 1901:3.3.157, 1911:3.3.119
Stabilizing devices (manufactured housing) 501:6.6.1.2, 501:6.6.2.1, 501:6.6.2.2(4)

Definition 225:3.3.26, 501:6.2.9
Stable bed 85:7.4.4.4.1.3, 85:7.4.4.4.2.2(A), 85:A.7.4.4.4.1.3

Stable flames 85:4.6.4.2.4.2

Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers 85:7.4.3.8, 85:7.7.3.1, 85:7.7.3.2, 85:7.8.3.1, 85:7.8.3.2,
85:A.7.4.3.8, 85:A.7.7.3.1, 85:A.7.8.3.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.1, 85:8.4.3.4.2, 85:8.4.3.5.1.2, 85:8.4.3.5.1.6,
85:8.8.1.2.4, 85:8.8.2.3, 85:8.8.5.8.2.6, 85:8.8.5.8.2.10, 85:8.8.6.4.1, 85:8.10.2.5,
85:A.8.4.3.5.1.6
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.1.1.2, 85:6.6.3.2.1, 85:6.6.5.2.1.3, 85:6.6.5.2.12.3, 85:6.6.7.2.2,
85:6.7.3.2.1, 85:6.7.3.2.2, 85:6.7.5.2.1.3, 85:6.7.7.2.2, 85:A.6.7.3.2.1, 85:A.6.7.3.2.2.1, 85:B.3.1,
85:C.1.2, 85:C.2.2
Pulverized coal systems 85:6.8.2.2.1, 85:6.8.3.2.1, 85:6.8.3.2.2, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3, 85:A.6.8.3.2.2
Pulverized fuel systems 85:6.8.2.2.1, 85:6.8.3.2.1, 85:6.8.3.2.2, 85:6.8.5.2.1.3, 85:A.6.8.3.2.2
Single burner boilers 85:5.3.4.6.1, 85:A.5.3.4.6.1
Stable liquids
Definition 1:3.3.148.4, 30:3.3.30.3, 35:3.3.24
Inside storage 30:16.5.1.1
Processing operations30:Table 17.4.1.1
Tank storage 30:22.4.1.1, 30:22.4.1.3, 30:22.4.1.6, 30:22.4.2.1, 30:22.7.3.5, 30:22.11.2.6.3,
30:A.22.11.2.6.3(D)
Stable materials
Definition 45:B.2.4.5.1, 704:3.3.5.1
Stables see Racetracks; Storage occupancies
Stack effect 92A:4.6.3.3, 92A:5.5.2.3, 92A:A.4.6.2, 92B:A.4.8, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.3.3.3.2, 105:A.4.3.4

Definition 92A:3.3.16, 92B:3.3.20
Stack storage, of boats see Dry storage
Stacks see also Chimneys

Electric generating plants 850:7.6.6, 850:C.5
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.2.2.1, 85:8.9.1.6, 85:8.9.2.1.1, 85:8.9.2.1.2,
Copyright NFPA
85:8.9.2.2.2, 85:8.9.4.2, 85:A.8.5.1
Library see Library stacks
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.2.4.3, 85:9.4.5.2.4.5
Single burner boilers 85:A.5.3.4.6.1
Stokers 85:10.4.3
Suction furnace 85:9.4.5.2.2.2
Staff see Employees
Staff aides
Definition 1710:3.3.32, 1710:A.3.3.32
Staffing
Stages (motion picture and television) 70:530 .II

Definition 70:530.2
Stages (theater) 70:520.5(B), 70:520 .V, 101:12.4.5, 101:13.4.5, 101:A.12.4.5.7, 101:A.12.4.5.12,

101:A.13.4.5.12, 5000:7.6.3.9(1), 5000:15.7.2.1.1(7), 5000:16.2.2.3.1(2), 5000:16.4.5,
5000:A.16.4.5.10
Accessory rooms 101:12.4.5.4, 101:A.12.1.3, 101:A.13.1.3
Definition 70:520.2, 101:3.3.233, 5000:3.3.582
Electrical wiring and systems 70:520.5(B), 70:520 .V, 70:520 .III
Floor live load 5000:35.6.3.3, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Guards 5000:11.1.8.2
Legitimate 101:12.4.5.3.2, 5000:16.4.5.2.2, 5000:16.4.5.4, 5000:16.4.5.5
Definition 101:3.3.233.1, 5000:3.3.582.1
Prosceniums
Fire safety curtains/curtain assemblies 80:1.1.1, 80:Chap. 20, 80:A.1.1.1
Definition 80:3.3.62, 80:3.3.63, 80:20.1.5.3, 80:20.1.5.4
Openings and opening protectives 13:8.15.16.2, 13:D.8, 101:12.4.5.7, 101:13.4.5.7,
101:A.12.4.5.7, 5000:16.4.5.6
Walls 101:12.4.5.6, 5000:16.4.5.5, 5000:16.4.5.6
Definition 80:3.3.94, 80:20.1.5.5, 101:3.3.255.2, 5000:3.3.644.13
Pyrotechnics see Pyrotechnics
Regular 101:12.4.5.3.1, 5000:16.4.5.2.1, 5000:16.4.5.4
Definition 101:3.3.233.2, 5000:3.3.582.2
Scenery 1:20.1.2, 1:20.1.4.4, 1:A.20.1.4.4.2 to A.20.1.4.4.6, 101:12.7.4, 101:13.7.4,
101:A.12.7.4.3, 101:A.13.7.4.3
Sprinkler system installation 1:13.3.2.5.5, 1:13.3.2.6.5, 13:8.15.16, 13:D.6, 13:D.8
Copyright NFPA
Standpipe systems 1:13.2.2.4, 1:A.13.2.2.4
Ventilators 5000:16.4.5.4
Staging, incident
Aircraft incident staging areas 424:5.4.6, 424:5.12.2, 424:6.3.2(2), 424:6.5.2(3), 424:6.5.3(1),
424:6.5.3(2), 424:6.6(1), 424:7.3.2(2), 424:7.5(1), 424:13.10.3
Incident management systems 1561:4.6.2, 1561:5.10.1.8, 1561:5.10.1.8.2, 1561:5.10.1.9,
1561:A.4.4.6, 1561:A.5.10.1.8.1, 1561:F.1
Staging (temporary storage)

Stair descent device 5000:11.2.12.2.3(2), 5000:A.11.2.12.2.3(2)

Definition 5000:3.3.160.3, 5000:A.3.3.160.3
Stair towers see Stairtowers
Stair treads 5000:11.2.2.3.3 to 11.2.2.3.6, 5000:15.6.1.3.3, 5000:A.11.2.2.3.3.2 to A.11.2.2.3.5

Aisles 101:12.2.5.6.5, 101:12.2.5.6.7, 101:13.2.5.6.5, 101:A.12.2.5.6.5(3), 101:A.13.2.5.6.5(3),
101:A.13.2.5.6.5(5), 5000:16.2.5.6.6, 5000:16.2.5.6.8, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.6(3)
Catwalks, galleries, and gridirons 5000:16.2.2.3.2.1
Depth 101:7.2.2.2.2, 101:7.2.2.2.3.2(2), 101:7.2.2.2.3.3(4), 101:7.2.2.3.5, 101:7.2.2.3.6,
101:A.7.2.2.3.5
Slip resistance 5000:A.11.1.6.4, 5000:A.11.2.2.3.4
Slope 101:7.2.2.3.4, 101:A.7.2.2.3.4
Surfaces 101:7.2.2.3.3, 101:A.7.2.2.3.3.2
Tripping hazards 101:7.2.2.3.3.2, 101:A.7.2.2.3.3.2
Stairs 1:11.9.5(5), 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:14.5.2.7, 1:14.7.3, 1:Table 14.8.3.1, 1:14.11.4, 1:A.14.5.2.7,
101:7.2.2, 101:7.6.2, 101:7.7.3, 101:7.7.4, 101:A.7.2.2.2.1.1(2) to A.7.2.2.6.5, 101:A.7.6.2,
5000:7.2.5.6.6, 5000:11.1.7.2, 5000:11.2.2, 5000:11.2.6.4, 5000:11.7.4, 5000:11.8.1.1,
5000:11.9.1.2, 5000:40.7, 5000:48.7.4.1, 5000:A.11.1.7.2, 5000:A.11.2.2.2.1.1 to A.11.2.2.7.5,
5000:A.11.8.1.1, 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2, 5000:A.48.7.4.1, 5000:D.2.5.6.6 see also Fire escape stairs;
Vertical openings
Accessible means of egress 101:7.5.4.4, 5000:11.5.4.4, 5000:12.6.2.3.2, 5000:12.10,
5000:12.45.15.6
Aircraft
Incorporated in door 402:8.4.9, 402:12.9.3
Mobile 402:8.4.6, 402:8.4.7, 402:9.2.4, 402:12.9.3, 402:12.10.2
Aisles 101:12.2.5.6.4 to 12.2.5.6.9, 101:12.2.5.8.1, 101:13.2.5.6.4 to 13.2.5.6.9, 101:13.2.5.8.1,
Copyright NFPA
101:A.12.2.5.6.4 to A.12.2.5.6.9, 101:A.12.2.5.8.1, 101:A.13.2.5.6.4 to A.13.2.5.6.9,
101:A.13.2.5.8.1, 5000:16.2.5.6.4 to 16.2.5.6.9, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4 to A.16.2.5.6.9
Apartment buildings 101:30.2.2.3, 101:31.2.2.3, 5000:25.2.2.3, 5000:25.2.3.2, 5000:25.2.4.2,
5000:25.2.4.3, 5000:25.3.4.1.1, 5000:25.3.4.1.3(2)
Areas of refuge 92A:5.6.2, 101:7.2.12.2.3, 101:A.7.2.12.2.3, 5000:11.2.12.2.3, 5000:A.11.2.12.2.3
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.3, 101:Table 12.2.3.2, 101:12.2.5.6.4 to 12.2.5.6.9,
101:12.2.5.8.1, 101:13.2.2.3, 101:Table 13.2.3.2, 101:13.2.5.6.4 to 13.2.5.6.9, 101:13.2.5.8.1,
101:A.12.2.2.3.1(1), 101:A.12.2.5.6.4 to A.12.2.5.6.9, 101:A.12.2.5.8.1, 101:A.13.2.2.3.1(1),
101:A.13.2.5.6.4 to A.13.2.5.6.9, 101:A.13.2.5.8.1, 5000:16.2.2.3.2.2, 5000:16.2.3.2,
5000:16.2.3.3.3, 5000:16.2.4.6, 5000:16.2.5.6.4 to 16.2.5.6.9, 5000:16.2.7.3(3), 5000:16.3.1(1),
5000:16.3.1(2), 5000:16.3.3.2, 5000:16.4.2.3, 5000:A.16.2.3.2, 5000:A.16.2.5.6.4 to A.16.2.5.6.9
Building rehabilitation 101:43.6.2.6.2, 101:43.6.2.7.2, 5000:12.6.2.3.2, 5000:15.5.5.4.3.5,
5000:15.6.1.3.3, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.2(C), 5000:15.7.3.6.2
Buildings under construction 1:16.3.4.5
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.3, 101:39.2.2.3, 5000:28.2.1.3.1, 5000:28.2.1.3.2,
5000:28.2.2.3, 5000:28.2.4.3, 5000:28.3.1.1.2
Chair lifts on see Lifts
Curved 101:7.2.2.2.2, 5000:11.2.2.2.2
Day-care occupancies 101:16.2.2.3, 101:16.7.3.2, 101:17.2.2.3, 101:17.7.3.2, 101:A.16.2.2.3,
101:A.16.7.3.2, 101:A.17.2.2.3, 101:A.17.7.3.2, 5000:18.2.2.3, 5000:18.2.9(1), 5000:18.3.3.2(1),
5000:18.6.3.3.2.1
Demolition operations 5000:A.14.1
Descent device
Definition 101:3.3.234, 101:A.3.3.234
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:22.2.2.3, 101:23.2.2.3, 5000:21.2.2.3, 5000:21.2.11.9
Dimensional criteria 101:7.2.2.2, 101:A.7.2.2.2.1.1(2), 101:A.7.2.2.2.1.2(B), 101:A.7.2.2.2.4
Door at top of 5000:11.2.1.3.7, 5000:11.2.2.3.2.5
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.2.3, 101:14.7.3.1, 101:15.2.2.3, 101:15.7.3.1, 101:A.14.2.2.3,
101:A.14.7.3.1, 101:A.15.2.2.3, 101:A.15.7.3.1, 5000:17.2.2.3
Enclosure and protection 1:14.5.2.7, 1:14.6, 1:14.7.3, 1:A.14.5.2.7, 1:A.14.6.2 to A.14.6.4,
101:7.1.3.2, 101:7.2.1.5.7, 101:7.2.1.5.8, 101:7.2.2.5, 101:7.2.6.3, 101:9.6.3.6.5,
101:A.7.1.3.2.1(1) to A.7.1.3.2.1(6)(b), 101:A.7.2.2.5.2 to A.7.2.2.5.4, 105:A.1.3.1, 105:A.3.3.3.2,
105:A.4.3.1, 5000:11.2.1.5.8, 5000:11.2.1.5.9, 5000:11.2.1.8.2(5), 5000:11.2.2.5,
5000:11.2.2.7.3, 5000:15.7.3.6.2, 5000:15.10.4.8, 5000:16.3.3.2, 5000:19.2.2.2.8, 5000:19.3.1.3,
5000:19.3.1.4, 5000:20.2.2.2.5, 5000:21.2.11.9, 5000:23.2.2.1, 5000:23.2.2.3, 5000:23.3.1.3,
5000:26.2.2.3.1, 5000:27.2.2.2.7, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2(4), 5000:29.6.3.2, 5000:30.6.3(2),
5000:30.7.2.3, 5000:31.2.5, 5000:33.2.3, 5000:33.2.3.2, 5000:33.2.5.5(5), 5000:55.2.3.5.3,
5000:55.2.3.6.5, 5000:A.11.2.1.5.8, 5000:A.11.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.11.2.2.5.3.1
Underground structures 101:11.7.4.5
Visual enclosures, fire escape stairs 101:7.2.8.5
Copyright NFPA
Fire escape stairs 5000:11.2.8, 5000:A.11.2.8
Fire investigations 921:5.8.1.3, 921:7.4.4, 921:22.2.3, 921:22.3.5.2.2, 921:A.5.8.1.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 4.2, 170:Table 6.3.4
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.2.3.1, 130:5.5.1.2, 130:5.5.6.3.2, 130:5.6.2,
130:A.5.5.6.3.2.2 to A.5.5.6.3.2.6
Glazing adjacent to 5000:46.5.2.1(11), 5000:46.5.2.1(12), 5000:46.5.2.2(4)
Guards 101:7.2.2.4, 101:A.7.2.2.4.1.4 to A.7.2.2.4.5.3
Handrails 101:7.2.2.4, 101:A.7.2.2.4.1.4 to A.7.2.2.4.5.3
Headroom 5000:11.1.5.4
Health care occupancies 101:18.2.2.3, 101:19.2.2.3, 5000:19.2.2.3, 5000:19.2.4.2(2),
5000:20.2.2.2.5
Historic structures 101:43.10.4.7, 101:43.10.4.9, 101:43.10.5.7, 101:43.10.5.9, 914:7.3.3.4.2,
914:8.2(5), 914:12.3.3, 914:13.6.1.6, 5000:15.10.4.4, 5000:15.10.4.8, 5000:15.10.4.10,
5000:15.10.5.5, 5000:15.10.5.10, 5000:15.10.5.12
Hotels and dormitories 101:28.2.2.3, 101:29.2.2.3, 101:29.2.7.2, 101:A.29.2.7.2, 5000:24.2.2.3,
5000:24.2.3.2, 5000:24.2.4.2, 5000:24.2.7.2, 5000:A.24.2.7.2
Industrial occupancies 101:40.2.2.3, 5000:29.2.2.3, 5000:29.2.2.9.1, 5000:29.2.5.3, 5000:29.6.3.2
Interlocking or scissor 1:14.10.1.4, 1:A.14.10.1.4.2, 101:7.5.1.4, 101:A.7.5.1.4.2, 5000:11.5.1.5,
5000:A.11.5.1.5
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.2.2, 5000:23.2.1.2, 5000:23.2.1.3, 5000:23.2.2, 5000:23.3.1.3,
5000:23.3.2
Manufactured housing 501:4.14, 501:4.15.1.1, 501:4.18, 501:5.8.3.2(5)
Marine vessels 13:25.4.5.2, 301:7.2.1.5.4, 301:7.2.1.7.6, 301:7.2.2, 301:7.2.3.6, 301:7.2.6.3,
301:7.2.11.7, 301:7.3.3.1.1, 301:7.3.3.1.3, 301:7.5.1.7, 301:7.6.3, 301:7.6.4, 301:7.7.4,
301:7.8.1.1, 301:8.2.5.2, 301:9.4.2.4, 301:A.7.2.2.2.1 to A.7.2.2.6.2, 301:Fig. A.7.5.1.7,
301:A.7.6.4
Engineering and machinery spaces 301:14.2.2.3, 301:14.5.2(1), 301:A.14.5.2
Helicopter decks 301:18.2.1.1
Passenger vessels 301:21.2.2.1.1(3), 301:21.2.3, 301:21.3.1.2.4, 301:21.3.2.2, 301:21.15.2.2
Markings 1:10.12.3, 1:14.6.4, 1:A.10.12.3, 1:A.14.6.4, 5000:11.2.2.6, 5000:11.7.3,
5000:A.11.2.2.6
As means of escape 1:4.5.6.2.2
Mercantile occupancies 101:36.2.2.3, 101:37.2.2.3, 5000:27.2.1.2, 5000:27.2.1.3, 5000:27.2.2.3,
5000:27.2.3.2, 5000:27.4.4.5.9.2(4)
One- and two-family dwellings 101:24.2.2.2, 101:24.2.2.3.1, 101:24.2.5, 101:24.2.7.2,
5000:22.2.2.2, 5000:22.2.2.4.1, 5000:22.2.5, 5000:22.2.7.2
Outside 101:7.2.2.6, 101:7.6.3, 101:A.7.2.2.6.2, 5000:11.2.2.7, 5000:11.6.5, 5000:12.10,
Copyright NFPA
5000:A.11.2.2.7.2
Apartment buildings 5000:25.2.4.2(2), 5000:25.3.4.1.3(2)
Business occupancies 5000:28.2.4.3(4), 5000:28.2.4.4(3)
Definition 101:3.3.177, 101:A.3.3.177, 5000:3.3.443, 5000:11.2.2, 5000:A.11.2.2.2.1.1 to
A.11.2.2.7.5
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.2.1.2, 5000:23.2.1.3, 5000:23.3.2, 5000:A.23.3.2
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.2.6.3, 101:33.2.2.6.3, 101:A.32.2.2.6.3,
101:A.33.2.2.6.3, 5000:26.2.2.1.2, 5000:26.2.2.5, 5000:A.26.2.2.5.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.7.2.2, 101:42.7.3, 5000:30.7.2.2, 5000:30.7.3
Parking structures 101:42.8.2.2.3, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(2), 5000:30.8.2.2.3
Performance-based design option 1:5.3.4(4), 101:5.3.2(4), 5000:5.3.2(4)
Pressurized stairwells see Pressurized stairwells
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.2.4, 101:32.2.2.6, 101:32.3.2.2.3, 101:33.2.2.4,
101:33.2.2.6, 101:33.3.2.2.3, 101:A.32.2.2.6.3, 101:A.33.2.2.6.3, 5000:26.2.2.1.2,
5000:26.2.2.2(1), 5000:26.2.2.3, 5000:26.2.2.5, 5000:26.2.3.1.4, 5000:26.3.2.1.3,
5000:A.26.2.2.5.2
Riser height and tread depth 101:7.2.2.2.3.2(1), 101:7.2.2.2.3.3(2), 101:7.2.2.3.3.3, 101:7.2.2.3.5,
101:7.2.2.3.6, 101:A.7.2.2.3.5, 5000:11.2.2.3.5, 5000:11.2.2.3.6, 5000:15.6.1.3.3,
5000:16.2.5.6.7, 5000:16.4.2.3, 5000:A.11.2.2.3.5
Roof access 5000:4.6.3
Smokeproof enclosures 5000:11.9.1.1(5)
Spiral 101:7.2.2.2.3, 5000:11.2.2.2.3, 5000:21.2.2.3.2, 5000:22.2.5.3, 5000:25.2.2.3.2,
5000:27.2.2.3.2, 5000:28.2.2.3.2, 5000:29.2.2.3.2, 5000:30.2.2.3.2
Assembly occupancies 101:12.2.2.3.2.2, 101:12.2.4.8, 101:13.2.2.3.2.2, 101:13.2.4.8
Business occupancies 101:38.2.2.3.2, 101:39.2.2.3.2
Detention and correctional occupancies 101:23.2.2.3.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.3, 101:42.7.2.1, 101:42.7.2.2, 5000:7.4.3.6.5(2), 5000:30.2.2.3,
5000:30.2.2.8.1, 5000:30.6.3(2), 5000:30.7.2.1, 5000:30.7.2.2, 5000:30.7.2.3, 5000:30.8.2.2.3
Swinging 101:7.2.8.7, 101:A.7.2.8.7
Towers 5000:31.6.11.1.2
Travel distance limits 5000:11.6.3, 5000:A.11.6.3
Treads see Stair treads
Type 1
Definition 13:3.10.12, 13:25.1.3(12)
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Winders 101:7.2.2.2.4, 101:A.7.2.2.2.4, 5000:11.2.2.2.4, 5000:22.2.5.3, 5000:25.2.2.3.3,
5000:A.11.2.2.2.4
Storage occupancies 101:42.2.2.3.3, 101:42.8.2.2.3.2
Stairtowers
Merchant vessels 301:20.2.5.2.4
Stakeholder
Definition 1:3.4.21, 101:3.3.235, 301:3.5.19, 551:3.3.16, 909:3.3.76, 914:3.3.84, 1143:3.3.26,
1600:3.3.17, 5000:3.3.585
Stalls, animal housing facilities 150:7.3, 150:8.2, 150:A.7.3.3, 150:A.8.2

Standard
Definition 1:3.2.10, 150:3.2.7
Standard cubic feet per minute (scfm)

Definition 1145:3.3.29, 1901:3.3.158, 1901:A.3.3.158
Standard cubic foot (scf)

Definition 1:3.3.222, 52:3.3.44, 86:3.3.61
Standard deviation
Definition 1983:3.3.57, 1983:A.3.3.57
Standard operating guidelines

Definition 1521:3.3.47, 1584:3.3.25, 1670:3.3.129
Standard operating procedures

Definition 450:3.3.55, 600:3.3.26, 1071:3.3.25, 1081:3.3.24, 1201:3.3.7, 1201:A.3.3.7,
1221:3.3.65, 1221:A.3.3.65, 1404:3.3.34, 1521:3.3.48, 1521:A.3.3.48, 1561:3.3.53,
1561:A.3.3.53, 1583:3.3.25, 1583:A.3.3.25, 1584:3.3.26, 1584:A.3.3.26, 1670:3.3.130,
1710:3.3.33, 1720:3.3.26
Standard temperature and pressure (STP)

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Standby engine areas and equipment
Definitions 76:3.4.10, 76:3.6.7
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.12, 76:6.12.5, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:A.6.12.3.1.1 to A.6.12.4,
76:C.1.2, 76:F.7
Standby mode 318:10.2.1, 318:A.10.2.1

Standby person
Standby systems 1:11.7.2 to 11.7.4, 1:11.9.5(7), 1:50.4.7.6, 101:9.1.3, 101:9.1.4, 110,

5000:11.9.1.1(5) see also Emergency power supply systems (EPSS)
Air-conditioning and ventilating systems, controls, alarms, and detectors for90A:6.3.1.5, 90A:7.3.3,
90A:7.3.4
Air-supported, air-inflated structures 101:11.9.3.3, 101:A.11.9.3.3.1
Alarms 72:4.4.1.5, 72:4.4.1.6, 72:4.4.7.2.1.2, 72:4.4.7.3.1, 72:6.9.9, 72:6.13.3, 72:6.16.7.3,
72:A.4.4.1.5.1, 72:A.4.4.1.5.3, 72:A.4.4.1.6, 72:A.6.16.7.3, 72:E.2.3.1.8
Carbon monoxide 720:5.2.2.9, 720:5.2.4
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.6.1, 72:11.6.2, 72:11.6.4, 72:11.6.8
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2
Carbon monoxide warning equipment 720:5.2.2.9, 720:5.2.4
Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids 1:63.2.6.1, 55:6.6.1
Elevators 101:7.2.13.7, 101:A.7.2.13.7, 5000:54.5.2
High hazard contents area 1:60.4.3, 5000:34.3.2.7
Legally required 70:701
Membrane structures 1:25.5.3.3, 1:25.6.5.3, 1:A.25.5.3.3.1, 101:11.10.5.3
Optional 70:702
Smoke compartments 5000:16.4.3.4
Smoke control systems, power for 92A:6.7.3, 92A:8.3.3(8), 92A:8.4.3.3, 92A:8.4.3.4, 92A:8.6.4.4,
92A:8.6.5.4
Stored power see Stored emergency and standby power systems
Subterranean spaces 520:4.4.3, 520:5.6.3, 520:6.7, 520:6.8
Standing orders
Standpipe and hose systems 1:13.2, 13:8.17.5.2.2, 13:21.32.2.1, 13:Fig. A.8.17.5.2.2(a), 13:Fig.
A.8.17.5.2.2(b), 13:A.21.32.2.1.2, 14, 25:Chap. 6, 101:9.7.4.2, 5000:11.1.3.2.1.6(6), 5000:15.6.2.5.5,
5000:55.4
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:12.4, 61:A.12.4.3
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Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.1.5, 423:8.1.2(2)
Airports 1:21.2.6.5, 415:4.5.4
Alarm devices 25:6.3.3
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.5.2, 5000:16.4.5.10, 5000:A.16.4.5.10
Buildings under construction 1:16.3.5, 1:16.4.3.3, 1:A.16.4.3.3.1.1 to A.16.4.3.3.2.8, 14:Chap. 12,
101:43.6.4.5 to 42.6.4.7
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:Chap. 8
Definition 12:3.3.9
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:6.3.2.3, 120:8.6.4, 120:A.6.3.2.3.1
Combined systems 14:6.3.5, 14:6.3.8.3, 14:7.6.2, 14:7.10.1.3
Definition 14:3.3.12.2, 25:3.6.1
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:10.4
Components 14:Chap. 4, 25:6.2.1, 25:Table 6.2.2, 25:6.5
Construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:7.5.8.1, 241:7.6, 241:8.7.4, 241:8.7.4.2,
241:10.8.4, 241:A.8.7.4.1.1, 241:A.8.7.4.1.3, 241:A.8.7.4.2.4, 241:A.8.7.4.2.8
Cultural property occupancies 909:12.4.6, 909:13.2.7.2.2 to 13.2.7.2.4, 909:13.6.3, 909:A.12.4.6
Definition 1:3.3.233.11, 14:3.3.12, 14:A.3.3.12, 25:3.3.32, 25:A.3.3.32, 303:3.3.23, 303:A.3.3.23,
1141:3.3.27, 1141:A.3.3.27, 1964:3.3.9, 5000:3.3.608.9
101:23.3.5.6, 5000:21.3.5.5, 5000:21.4.4.10
Dry see Dry standpipe and standpipe systems
Electric generating plants 850:6.4.2 to 6.4.4, 850:7.6.3.7, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:7.6.5.3.3
Light water reactors 804:9.4.7 to 9.4.11, 804:10.2.1.6, 804:10.2.1.7, 804:11.8.3, 804:A.9.4.10,
804:A.11.8.3, 805:5.5.13, 805:5.5.15, 805:5.5.17, 805:5.6, 805:7.3.4, 805:A.7.3.4,
805:E.2.4, 805:E.2.8.4
Fire department operations in properties protected by 13E
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.4, 130:6.5.2.1, 130:6.5.3, 130:A.5.7.1.4
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.5.9.2.2, 30:6.7.7, 30:24.6.1.2, 30:A.24.6.1.2
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.5.6, 5000:20.3.5.4
Heliports, rooftop 1:21.3.6.4.2, 1:21.3.6.8, 418:5.7.5.2
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.3.1(8), 502:4.3.4, 502:6.3, 502:7.2(2), 502:Table 7.2,
502:7.7, 502:7.11.5, 502:8.9, 502:Chap. 9, 502:A.6.3
Historic structures and sites 914:12.4.6, 914:13.2.8.2.2 to 13.2.8.2.4, 914:13.6.3
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Hose, rack arrangement for 1962:Fig. A.4.3
Inspection 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.2
Laboratory units 45:6.1.2, 45:6.3, 45:A.6.3.1, 45:A.6.3.2
Maintenance 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.2.2, 25:6.2.3, 25:6.4, 101:9.7.5
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.6.3, 303:6.4, 303:6.8, 303:7.2.1.8.3
Marine motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.3.7.2
Marine terminals 307:9.3, 307:A.9.3
Mercantile occupancies 1620:17.5.3, 5000:27.3.5.4
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:9.4.7 to 9.4.11, 804:10.2.1.6, 804:10.2.1.7, 804:11.8.3,
804:A.9.4.10, 804:A.11.8.3, 805:5.5.13, 805:5.5.15, 805:5.5.17, 805:5.6, 805:7.3.4, 805:A.7.3.4,
805:E.2.4, 805:E.2.8.4
Parking structures 88A:6.3.5, 88A:6.4, 5000:30.8.3.5.4
Piers and wharves 307:4.5.2, 307:A.4.5.2
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:6.5, 801:8.4.2.2, 801:8.4.4, 804:9.4.7 to 9.4.11,
804:10.2.1.6, 804:10.2.1.7, 804:11.8.3, 804:A.9.4.10, 804:A.11.8.3, 805:5.5.13, 805:5.5.15,
805:5.5.17, 805:5.6, 805:7.3.4, 805:A.7.3.4, 805:E.2.4, 805:E.2.8.4
Records storage facilities 232:6.13.3
Rural and suburban locations, buildings in 1141:7.2, 1141:A.7.2.1.4
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.8.5, 36:A.4.8.5
Stages 101:12.4.5.12, 101:13.4.5.12, 101:A.12.4.5.12, 101:A.13.4.5.12
Storage occupancies 5000:30.3.5.4, 5000:30.8.3.5.4
Testing 14:Chap. 10, 14:Chap. 11, 25:Table 6.1, 25:6.2.2, 25:6.3, 25:A.6.3.1.1, 25:A.6.3.2.2,
101:9.7.5
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:7.2.4.3, 820:10.5.1(2)
Water supply see Water supplies
Wet see Wet standpipe systems
Standpipe system zones 14:7.9, 14:7.12, 14:Figs. A.7.1(a) to (c), 14:A.7.12

Starboard side 1005:5.2.3(A), 1405:5.1.4, 1405:9.7.3.4

Definition 1005:3.3.34, 1405:3.3.64
Starch, facilities for manufacturing and handling 61
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Stars (fireworks) 1124:4.6.2.6(2), 1124:4.6.4
Definition 1124:3.3.72, 1124:A.3.3.72, 1126:D.1.34
State
Static activation pressure

Static charge 77:5.1.3, 77:5.1.4, 77:5.1.7 to 5.1.14 see also Charge decay time; Charge density;
Charge relaxation (dissipation)
Accumulation 77:5.2, 77:F.1.1, 77:F.3.2, 77:F.4.1, 77:F.5.2
On intermediate bulk containers 77:10.1.2, 77:10.1.4.3, 77:10.1.5.2, 77:10.1.6.1.2, 77:10.1.7.4
Measurement of 77:6.4.4, 77:6.6
Nonconductive pipe and lined pipe 77:8.4.2, 77:A.8.4.2
In process vessels 77:8.10.1
Decay monitors 77:6.6.2
Definition 77:H.2.7
Generation
Control of 77:7.3
In intermediate bulk containers 77:10.1.1.1, 77:10.1.1.2, 77:10.1.6.1.2, 77:10.1.6.2
In liquids 77:8.3.1, 77:8.3.3, 77:A.8.3.1, 77:A.8.3.3.1
Locators 77:6.4.2
Static charging
Current
Field see also Corona discharges
Induction 77:5.1.11, 77:F.2.2, 77:F.4.2
Triboelectric 77:5.1.10
Static combs see Inductive (static comb) neutralizers
Static dust, removal of see Dust, Static electricity and
Static electric discharge 77:5.1.11, 77:5.3, 77:5.3.3.1, 77:5.3.5, 77:5.3.8, 77:A.5.3.3.4, 77:A.5.3.8
Definition 77:3.3.16, 326:3.3.23, 329:3.3.18
Flammable and combustible liquids releases, ignition of 329:4.3.5
In powder operations 77:5.3.8, 77:9.5, 77:A.5.3.8
Spark discharge 77:9.5.1, 77:10.1.2.1
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Tanks 326:4.2.6, 326:A.4.2.6
Static electricity 77
Aircraft hangars 409:5.15, 409:8.7, 409:9.12, 409:A.5.15.1, 409:A.5.15.3, 409:A.8.7.1,
409:A.8.7.3
Coatings processes see Coating processes
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:9.3, 654:A.9.3
Definition 77:3.3.17, 326:3.3.24, 329:3.3.19, 2113:3.3.35
Drycleaning plants 32:7.4.4, 32:A.7.4.4
Dust and see Dust, Static electricity and
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:9.2, 560:A.9.2
Exhaust systems for air conveying of materials 91:7.2, 91:A.7.2
Fire investigations 921:8.9.4.3, 921:8.12, 921:28.8.2.5, 921:A.8.12.2.2 to A.8.12.4
Fireworks plants 1124:4.5.4
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.2.4.3.1(9), 1:66.2.4.3.4, 1:66.4.10(7), 1:66.5.6.4,
1:66.5.6(9), 1:A.66.2.4.3.4, 1:A.66.5.6.4, 77:6.10, 77:7.4.3.3, 77:7.6.6, 77:Chap. 8, 77:9.11,
77:10.1.5.4, 77:A.9.11, 77:B.2, 77:F.1
Loading and unloading facilities 30:28.3.1, 30:28.11.1.5, 30:28.11.2.2, 30:A.28.11.1.5,
30:A.28.11.2.2
Piping systems 30:27.9
Processing operations 30:6.5.4, 30:18.4.2.2, 30:A.6.4.4
Releases, ignition of 329:4.3.5
Vapor collection and processing equipment 30:19.5.7.3, 30:A.19.5.7.3
Wharves 30:29.3.12, 30:29.3.24
Flammable gas 77:5.1.9, 77:5.3.3.7, 77:6.10, 77:8.5.2.5, 77:8.15, 77:8.15.1, 77:B.1,
921:8.12.2.6
Metals, combustible, operations 484:6.1.8.1.1, 484:6.1.10.1.3, 484:6.1.10.1.5, 484:6.3.5.2,
484:8.1.1.3.1, 484:12.2.1.4.4, 484:13.2.4, 484:A.6.1.10.1.5, 484:A.8.1.1.3.1, 484:E.5, 484:G.5.1
Organic coatings manufacture 35:6.2.10, 35:9.5, 35:A.9.5
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.3.2, 36:4.12.3.2(4), 36:6.3.2, 36:7.12, 36:8.2.9.1(5),
36:A.4.12.3.2(4), 36:A.6.3.2, 36:A.7.12.2, 36:A.7.12.5
Tank vehicles 385:A.9.1.10, 385:Annex B
Tanks 326:5.2.5, 326:7.2.4, 326:7.2.5, 326:7.3.9, 326:7.5.8, 326:A.5.2.5, 326:A.7.2.5
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:7.9, 664:A.7.9
Static liquid level 20:6.1.2, 20:A.6.1.2

Static neutralizers 77:5.3.6.2, 77:7.1.2, 77:7.5, 77:10.2.5.3, 77:10.2.5.4.2

Alternating current 77:7.5.3.2
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Electrically powered 77:7.5.3
Inductive (static comb) see Inductive (static comb) neutralizers
Static pressure
Definition 13:3.8.1.9.2, 14:3.3.7.3, 24:3.3.9.2, 24:C.3.3.3, 291:3.3.3
Differential
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:C.1.2.1, 2001:C.1.2.3.2, 2001:C.2.5.2,
2001:C.2.7.1.5
Definition 12A:B.1.3, 2001:C.1.3.21
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:B.2.5.2, 12A:B.2.7.1.5
Static shock, results of 77:7.8
Static sparks 77:5.3.3, 77:6.9, 77:A.5.3.3.4

Static system
Definition 80:3.3.118, 80:19.1.3.9
Station inlets
Medical gases 99:5.1.5, 99:5.1.11.3, 99:5.2.5, 99:5.3.5, 99:A.5.1.5, 99:A.5.3.5, 99:C.5.2.18
Station outlets
Medical gases 99:5.1.5, 99:5.1.11.3, 99:5.2.5, 99:5.3.5, 99:A.5.1.5, 99:A.5.3.5, 99:C.5.2.18
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:5.4.5, 51:5.4.6, 51:6.1.2.3, 51:6.6.2, 51:7.4
Station platforms, transit system 130:5.5.4, 130:6.2.7.1(1), 130:A.6.2.7.1, 130:B.6, 130:B.7,

130:C.1.1
Station/work uniforms for fire and emergency services 1975
Stationary combustion engines and gas turbines 37
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853
Stationary installations 58:4.3.1, 58:5.2.7.1, 58:6.5.2, 58:6.8.1.1

Stationary objects
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Stay chains 80:20.3.1, 80:20.6.7
Definition 80:3.3.119, 80:20.1.5.9
Stay rollers 80:8.4.3.6, 80:A.5.2.14.5, 80:A.8.4.3.1, 80:A.8.4.3.6

Staypoles 1931:4.4.7, 1932:5.2.5, 1932:5.2.6, 1932:A.5.2.6

Definition 1931:3.3.37, 1932:3.3.31
Steam fire protection systems

Aircraft engine test facilities 423:B.1.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:A.14.2, 86:Annex F
Solvent extraction plants 36:6.6, 36:8.4.2, 36:A.6.6
Steam generators
Capacity
Electric generating plants 850:7.5, 850:8.7.2
Enclosure see Enclosures
Heat recovery systems
Steam generator systems 85:Chap. 8, 85:A.1.1.7
Steam turbine drives, fire pump 20:5.7.2, 20:9.3.3, 20:Chap. 13, 20:14.2.7, 20:14.2.10.1,
20:A.14.2.7, 20:B.1.26, 20:B.1.28, 20:B.1.32
Steam turbines 850:8.7.2
Steel 921:7.3.5.2.2, 5000:40.3.10, 5000:Chap. 44

Alloying of 921:6.2.8.6
Appliance housings 921:24.5.1.1.1, 921:24.5.1.1.2, 921:24.5.1.2, 921:A.24.5.1.2
Arcing 921:8.9.5.2
Beams
Bending of 921:6.2.9, 921:A.6.2.9
Fire tests 251:Chap. 14
Columns, fire tests 251:Chap. 10
Copper-clad steel 780:4.13.1.5, 780:7.3.1.4
Definition 301:3.3.42.3, 495:3.3.48, 495:A.3.3.48
Deflection limits, structural members 5000:35.1.2.8.3
Fire doors 80:4.3.5, 80:4.3.8, 80:10.4.1.1, 80:10.4.3.2, 80:Fig. F.2(b), 80:Fig. F.2(c), 80:G.6,
Copyright NFPA
80:H.6, 80:K.2
Fire protection 13:6.5.1.2, 13:9.1.4, 13:14.3.8, 13:15.3.7, 13:16.1.4, 13:16.2.2.8, 13:16.3.2.8,
13:17.1.4, 13:17.2.2.8, 13:18.2, 13:20.3.3, 13:A.6.5.1.2, 13:A.9.1.4.1, 13:C.10
Fire windows 80:17.3.3, 80:17.3.4
Floors 5000:7.2.5.6.4
Frames, channel 80:G.10.1.3, 80:G.10.2
Girders, fire tests 251:Chap. 14
Gypsum board, support for 5000:47.2.1.5.1
Melting 921:25.3.3.2
Oxidation 921:6.2.6.2 to 6.2.6.5, 921:A.6.2.6.4
Piles 5000:36.5.7
Protected steel
Residential construction, steel-framed 921:7.3.2.6.3
Sheet, lightning protection for 780:7.3.2
Sparks 921:25.4.4
Structural steel construction 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(I), 5000:44.2
Terminals 921:8.10.4, 921:A.8.10.4
Tools 921:Table 5.7.1.1
Towers 5000:32.14.1.2
Steel cutting tools 1006:9.2.15, 1006:17.3.4

Steel shell cylinders

Mild steel shell cylinders 10:A.8.4.2(1)
Stainless steel 10:6.1.4.2, 10:8.4.2(5)
Steel tanks
Factory-coated, bolted 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 6, 22:Fig. B.1(m), 22:Fig. B.1(n), 22:Fig. B.1(p), 22:Fig.
B.1(q)
Welded-steel gravity tanks 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 5, 22:Table 16.1.4(e), 22:Table 16.1.4(f), 22:17.3,
22:A.16.1.4
Steel towers supporting water tanks 22:4.2.1.2 to 4.2.1.4, 22:4.2.2, 22:4.3.2, 22:Chap. 13,
22:14.6.3.1, 22:14.6.3.3
Steering
Axle 1911:6.3.1(4)
Drive ends
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Definition 414:3.3.59, 414:A.3.3.59
Fire apparatus
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.2.1.5, 414:4.10, 414:4.11.4.5(4), 414:6.3.2.4 to
6.3.2.6, 414:6.3.12, 414:A.4.1.5
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:6.3, 1911:7.11, 1911:A.6.3.1(4)
Refurbishing, requirements for 1912:5.11.3, 1912:6.11.3
Power-assist
Stem
Stemples 1006:18.2.10, 1006:18.2.13(B)

Step potential
Definition70E:100.I
Sterilization 1581:Annex C see also Disinfection

Definition 1581:3.3.54, 1581:A.3.3.54
Sterilizers, ethylene oxide 560:7.2.1, 560:7.2.5, 560:8.2 to 8.4, 560:9.1.2, 560:Chap. 10, 560:A.8.2,
560:A.8.3.2
Buildings for 560:5.2.2, 560:9.1.1, 560:13.2.4, 560:A.5.2.2.1
Definition 560:3.3.12, 560:A.3.3.12
Stern (marine vessel) 1405:5.1.4, 1405:9.8.5, 1405:12.6

Definition 1005:3.3.35, 1405:3.3.65
Stevedores 1405:8.3.3.5
Sticks, fireworks 1124:C.3.6.2.2
Stiffbacks (trench upright)

Stills, drycleaning 32:1.5.2, 32:6.5, 32:7.4.3.3, 32:7.4.4.1, 32:8.1.3.2, 32:8.1.3.4, 32:9.3.3.2

Stoichiometric air see Theoretical air
Stoichiometric mixture 68:B.2.3.2

Definition 53:3.3.21.3, 68:3.3.25.3
Stokers 85:Chap. 10, 85:Annex F, 85:Annex G

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Stop (industrial machinery) 79:9.2.2, 79:9.2.5.3, 79:9.2.5.4.1, 79:9.2.6, 79:9.2.7.3, 79:9.2.7.3.1,
79:10.2.2.2, 79:10.2.2.3, 79:10.7, 79:A.9.2.5.4, 79:A.9.2.7.3.2(3), 79:A.10.7.2.2
Storage see also Storage occupancies

Accessibility of storage elements 5000:12.45.7
Acetylene cylinders 51A:4.2.1.2, 51A:4.6.3, 51A:10.5
Aerosol products 1:61.4, 1:61.5, 1:61.6, 1:A.61.5.1.2, 1:A.61.5.2, 30B
Aisle see Aisles
Ammonium nitrate 490
Available height for storage
Definition 1:3.3.16, 1:A.3.3.16, 13:3.9.1.1, 13:A.3.9.1.1
Baled cotton see Cotton
Bins see Bins
Boats 303:6.11.2, 303:Chap. 7
Dry storage 1:28.1.8, 303:6.3.4, 303:6.5, 303:7.2, 303:A.6.3.4.1, 303:A.6.3.4.3, 303:A.7.2.4
Stack (rack) 303:6.3.4, 303:6.5, 303:7.2.3, 303:A.6.3.4.1, 303:A.6.3.4.3
Seasonal storage
Wet storage 1:28.1.7, 1:A.28.1.7.3, 303:7.1, 303:A.7.1.3
Bulk see Bulk storage
Calcium carbide 51A:4.3.2, 51A:4.4, 51A:4.6.3, 51A:4.7.2, 51A:5.2, 51A:11.2.1.1, 51A:A.4.3.2,
51A:A.11.2.1.1
Cellulose nitrate film 1:20.15.6, 13:21.7, 13:A.21.7.2.3.3, 40
Chemicals, hazardous see Hazardous chemicals
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 8.3.2, 901:Table 8.6.1.2, 901:Table
8.7.2.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:A.8.3.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2, 901:A.8.7.2
Clothing see Clothing
Coal, at mines and preparation plants 120:9.5, 120:A.9.1, 120:A.9.5
Combustible liquids see Combustible liquids
Compressed gas 1:63.2.4, 1:63.2.5, 1:63.2.17, 1:63.3.2, 1:63.3.6.1, 1:63.3.9.3.1
Construction sites see Construction sites
Corrosive solids and liquids 1:Chap. 64
Cryogenic fluids 1:63.4, 1:63.4.12, 1:A.63.4.2 to A.63.4.12.2.6.2.1, 1:A.63.4.12.2.5.4.1 to
A.63.4.12.2.6.2.1, 55
Definitions 13:3.9, 13:A.3.9.1.1 to A.3.9.6.2, 55:3.3.53, 560:3.3.13
Ethylene oxide 560:Chap. 5, 560:9.1.1, 560:13.2.4.1, 560:14.1.1
Explosive materials 498:5.1, 498:5.2.4, 498:5.2.5, 498:5.2.7, 498:A.5.1.1, 1125:4.13.5,
1125:4.13.6, 1125:5.5, 1125:5.12.5, 1125:5.12.6, 1125:7.10
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Fibers 1:45.6, 1:Chap. 62
Fireworks 1:65.11.3.7, 1:65.11.5.3, 1:65.11.6.4.3, 1123:4.2, 1123:A.4.2.1 to A.4.2.4.3,
1123:E.3.1, 1124:Chap. 5, 1124:Chap. 6, 1124:7.2.1, 1124:7.3.7, 1124:7.3.12, 1124:7.3.18.3.2,
1124:7.4.6.2, 1124:7.5.3, 1124:7.6.4.3, 1124:A.6.1.1
Flammable liquids see Flammable liquids
Flammable solids 1:Chap. 67
Forest products see Forest products, storage of
Gas see Gas
Hazardous chemicals see Hazardous chemicals
Hazardous materials see Hazardous materials
Height
High-piled 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:13.3.2.25.1, 1:20.15.7
Definition 1:3.3.225.4, 13:3.9.1.13, 5000:3.3.588.1
Sprinkler systems for 13:8.2.1(4), 13:8.2.3, 13:8.4.8.2(4), 13:8.8.2.1.3
Isolated see Isolated storage
LP-Gas see LP-Gas
Material 5000:Table 34.1.3.1
Metals, combustible, facilities handling 484:12.2.1.11, 484:12.3, 484:13.2.2.2(C), 484:13.2.2.3.7,
484:13.2.7.2, 484:13.3.1.6, 484:13.3.3.5, 484:13.3.3.6, 484:A.12.3.2.6 to A.12.3.3.3,
484:A.13.3.1.6, 484:A.13.3.3.6
Alkali metals 484:5.1.2, 484:5.2, 484:5.3.1.5, 484:5.4, 484:A.5.1.2, 484:A.5.2, 484:A.5.4.1.1,
484:A.5.4.1.3
Aluminum 484:6.1.11, 484:6.2.2, 484:A.6.1.11.4
Magnesium 484:7.4.4, 484:7.4.5, 484:7.7, 484:A.7.7.1 to A.7.7.7.4, 484:C.14
Niobium 484:8.4.2.1, 484:8.4.3, 484:8.12, 484:8.14, 484:A.8.12, 484:A.8.14.3.1
Tantalum 484:9.3.1.8.2, 484:9.5.2, 484:9.9, 484:A.9.9.3.1
Titanium 484:10.1.3, 484:10.1.6, 484:10.5, 484:10.6.1, 484:A.10.1.3.2, 484:A.10.1.3.3,
484:A.10.5.1, 484:A.10.6.1
Zirconium 484:11.1.4, 484:11.1.7, 484:11.3.1.3, 484:11.3.2.4, 484:11.5, 484:11.6.1.3,
484:A.11.1.4.1, 484:A.11.1.4.3, 484:A.11.1.7.2, 484:A.11.5
Miscellaneous
Definition 13:3.9.1.14, 13:A.3.9.1.14
Sprinkler systems for 13:12.6.7, 13:Chap. 13
Tires
Definition 13:3.9.4.4, 13:A.3.9.4.4
Monomers 35:8.2
Nitrocellulose 35:8.1.2, 35:A.8.1.2.1(3) to A.8.1.2.9
Open storage see Outdoor storage; Yards
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Organic coatings 35:5.1.3, 35:7.3 to 7.5
Outdoor see Outdoor storage
Oxidizers see Oxidizers
Oxygen see Oxygen
Palletized see Palletized storage
Paper, roll see Paper
Pesticides 434
Plastics see Plastics
Protective clothing 1851:Chap. 9
Pyrophoric solids and liquids 1:Chap. 71
Pyrotechnic materials and devices 1126:5.2, 1126:Chap. 5, 1126:6.3.2(13), 1126:8.1.3,
1126:8.1.4, 1126:8.5.3.1, 1126:8.5.3.2, 1126:8.5.4, 1126:8.7.2, 1126:8.7.4, 1126:8.7.5
Pyroxylin plastic see Pyroxylin plastic
Rack see Rack storage
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.2.5, 801:5.14, 801:5.14.2, 801:5.14.3, 801:7.1.1,
801:7.1.2, 801:7.1.3, 801:7.1.4, 801:7.1.8, 801:7.2.2, 801:A.5.14.3.2, 801:A.7.1.8
Rubber tires see Tires, rubber
Segregated see Segregated storage
Solid pile see Solid pile storage
Sprinkler systems for 13:Chap. 12 to Chap. 20
Temporary 241:Chap. 4
Toxic and highly toxic solids and liquids 1:Chap. 68
Underground 101:42.7.4, 241:11.6, 241:A.11.5.5.1
Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids 1:Chap. 72
Water-reactive solids and liquids 1:Chap. 73
Yard see Yards
Storage aids
Definition 1:3.3.226, 13:3.9.1.20
Storage areas
Apartment buildings 5000:Table 25.3.2.2
Business occupancies 5000:28.2.1.4, 5000:28.3.1.2, 5000:28.3.2.1, 5000:A.28.3.2.1
Detention and correctional occupancies 5000:Table 21.3.2.1, 5000:Table 21.4.4.7
Floors, high hazard contents areas 5000:34.3.2.9
Hazardous production materials 5000:34.3.7.2.4
Health care occupancies 5000:Table 19.3.2.1
Hotels and dormitories 5000:Table 24.3.2.3
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Mercantile occupancies 101:36.4.5.3, 101:37.4.5.3, 5000:27.1.3.2.2, 5000:27.2.5.8, 5000:27.3.2.1,
5000:27.4.5.3, 5000:A.27.3.2.1
Organic peroxide 432
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:Table 26.3.3.2.2
Storage batteries see Batteries (power)
Storage bins see Bins
Storage buildings see also Tank buildings

Ammonium nitrate 490:4.2, 490:6.1, 490:A.4.2.3
Definition 1124:3.3.9.9, 1125:3.3.3.5
Fireworks 1124:4.6.3(6), 1124:Table 4.6.3, 1124:4.6.3.2, 1124:Table 4.6.4.1, 1124:4.6.6,
1124:4.6.8.3, 1124:Chap. 6
Definition 1124:3.3.9.1, 1124:A.3.3.9.1
Pyroxylin plastic 42:Chap. 4, 42:Chap. 5
Storage cabinets see Cabinets
Storage firing systems (pulverized fuel) 85:9.4.5.2, 85:9.4.7.5, 85:9.4.7.6, 85:9.5.3, 85:9.5.3.1,
85:9.5.3.2
Storage life
Definition 1991:3.3.60, 1992:3.3.62, 1994:3.3.66
Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:5.2.4
Storage occupancies 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:6.1.14.1.3, 1:Table 6.1.14.4.1, 1:Table 10.14.1, 1:10.19,
1:13.3.2.25, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.22, 1:20.15, 1:20.15.2, 1:20.15.6.2, 1:20.15.7.2, 1:Chap. 34,
1:60.1.3.2, 1:A.6.1.14.1.3, 1:A.13.3.2.25, 1:A.20.15.5.2, 30:Chap. 12, 101:Chap. 42, 5000:Table
7.4.1, 5000:7.4.3.6.4, 5000:11.2.1.4.1.6, 5000:Chap. 30, 5000:34.1.3.3, 5000:Table 34.3.2.3,
5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:35.6.5.2, 5000:39.11.1.2.1(8), 5000:51.2.2(1), 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Accessibility 5000:12.25, 5000:12.45.7, 5000:30.1.7
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.7.2.4.1(5), 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1,
5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:30.1.1.2
Classification of occupancy 101:6.1.13, 101:42.1.4, 101:A.6.1.13.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.5.1.1,
5000:Table 15.7.3.8.1.1, 5000:Table 15.7.3.9.1.1, 5000:30.1.3, 5000:30.8.1.4
Cold storage 5000:48.3.2.3(2), 5000:48.4.1.1.3 see also Refrigerating equipment
Definition 1:3.3.165.25, 1:6.1.13.1, 1:A.3.3.165.25, 1:A.6.1.13.1, 30:3.3.35.12, 101:3.3.168.15,
101:6.1.13.1, 101:A.3.3.168.15, 101:A.6.1.13.1, 1620:3.3.19.9, 1620:A.3.3.19.9, 5000:3.3.424.14,
5000:6.1.13.1, 5000:A.3.3.424.14, 5000:A.6.1.13.1
Fire escape 101:42.2.2.8, 101:42.2.2.9
Fires, case histories of 1620:Annex B
Flammable and combustible liquids storage in 30:13.3.1, 30:13.3.2
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Means of egress 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:42.2, 101:42.6, 101:42.7, 101:42.8.2, 101:A.42.2.1.2 to
A.42.2.6, 101:A.42.6, 101:A.42.7, 5000:30.2, 5000:30.6, 5000:30.7.2, 5000:30.7.3, 5000:30.7.5,
5000:30.8.2, 5000:A.30.2.1, 5000:A.30.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.30.6
Means of escape 5000:30.2.2.8, 5000:30.2.2.9, 5000:30.7.2.2, 5000:30.7.3, 5000:30.7.5
Mini-storage buildings see Mini-storage buildings
Multiple occupancy 5000:6.2.1.3(1), 5000:30.1.2
Occupant load 1:Table 14.8.1.2, 101:Table 7.3.1.2, 101:42.1.7, 101:A.42.1.7, 5000:Table 11.3.1.2,
5000:30.1.3.2, 5000:30.1.6, 5000:30.2.4.2, 5000:30.8.2.4.2, 5000:A.30.1.6
Parking structures see Parking structures
Self-service facilities (accessibility) 5000:12.6.4.5, 5000:12.25.3
Slide escapes 101:42.2.2.10
Special operations, requirements for 5000:6.4, 5000:D.7.4
Underground spaces 5000:30.7.5
Unlimited area buildings 5000:7.6.3.1, 5000:7.6.3.3
Storage pressure 52:8.8, 52:9.7

Storage rooms
Storage tank buildings see Tank buildings
Storage tanks see Tanks
Stored emergency and standby power systems 1:11.7.3, 1:11.7.4.3, 101:9.1.4, 111
Communications systems 1221:4.7.4, 1221:10.5.3, 1221:11.3.7, 1221:A.10.5.3.2
Definition 111:3.3.3.1, 1221:3.3.66
Stored pressure portable fire extinguishers 10:4.4, 10:7.3.1.2, 10:7.3.2(2), 10:A.7.3.1.2.1,

10:C.3.2.1, 10:C.3.6.2, 10:Fig. 3.7.2(b), 10:D.1.2.1, 10:D.4.1.1, 10:D.4.1.5, 10:D.4.4.1, 10:D.4.5,
10:Table H.2
Definition 10:3.4.7
Expellant gas 10:D.2.5.1, 10:D.2.5.2
Pressurization 10:7.4.4.2, 10:7.4.4.3, 10:A.7.4.4.2.3, 10:A.7.4.4.3.5
Recharging 10:7.4.2.2
Tests 10:7.4.1.3.5, 10:8.5.2.3, 10:8.6.1.1, 10:A.7.4.1.3.5
Storerooms
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Finished stock 42:6.8
Definition 42:3.3.3
Tote box 42:6.7
Definition 42:3.3.9
Stores see also Mercantile occupancies

Definition 1:3.3.227, 1:A.3.3.227, 1124:3.3.74, 1124:7.5.1.1, 1124:A.3.3.74
Storm sewers 820:1.1.2(5), 820:Table 4.2, 820:C.4.1 to C.4.3

Story (building)
Accessibility 101:7.5.4.7, 5000:12.6.2.3, 5000:12.6.2.4, 5000:12.33.3.2.3
Definition 1:3.3.228, 72:3.3.190, 101:3.3.237, 901:3.3.96, 1141:3.3.28, 5000:3.3.590
First story above grade
Parking structures, use as 5000:7.4.3.6.5
Height
Maximum allowable area per story 5000:7.6.2.3, 5000:A.7.6.2.3
Means of egress 1:14.9.1.1, 1:14.9.1.2, 101:7.4.1.1, 101:7.4.1.2, 101:7.4.1.4, 101:7.5.4.7,
5000:11.3.1.1, 5000:11.3.1.4, 5000:11.4.1.1, 5000:11.4.1.2, 5000:11.4.1.4, 5000:11.5.4.7
Number of stories 5000:7.4.3, 5000:A.7.4.3.6.3
Definition 5000:3.3.590.3, 5000:A.3.3.590.3
Mezzanines 5000:8.13.1.1
Occupiable
Definition 1:3.3.228.1, 1:A.3.3.228.1, 101:3.3.237.1, 101:A.3.3.237.1, 5000:3.3.590.4,
5000:A.3.3.591.4
Stoves see also Cooking appliances; Heaters; Heating equipment

Fireplace stove/room heater, combination
Historic structures, in 914:11.6.4, 914:14.6
Kerosene
Oil-burning 1:11.5.2, 31:Chap. 11
Strain relief 731:4.5.8.8

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Strainers
Definition 25:3.3.33, 25:A.3.3.33
Foam concentrate 25:11.2.7.2
Foam extinguishing systems 11:4.2.1.5.1, 11:4.7.5, 11:6.11.2.1, 11:6.11.2.2, 11:11.4
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.11, 16:6.1.2, 16:A.5.11.2, 16:A.8.4.3.1, 25:11.2.7
Nozzle 25:10.2.1.6
Oil 86:6.3.5.3, 86:A.6.3.5.3
Pump 1906:9.2, 1906:9.5.7, 1906:9.11.2.2.2, 1906:12.1, 1906:A.9.2, 1906:A.9.5.7.2,
1906:A.12.1
Valves 25:Table 13.1, 25:A.13.1
Water mist systems 25:12.3.3, 25:Table 12.3.4, 25:12.3.11, 750:5.8, 750:7.7, 750:9.1.4,
750:10.5.1.4 to 10.5.1.6, 750:12.2.6.6, 750:Table 13.3.4, 750:13.3.11, 750:A.5.8.2, 750:A.9.1.4
Marine systems 750:14.1.13.1, 750:14.2.6
Water spray systems 25:Table 10.1
Water tank automatic tank fill valves 25:9.5.2.3
Strategy
Definition 1035:3.3.36, 1051:3.3.47, 1561:3.3.54
Stratification (smoke) 72:5.7.1.10, 72:5.7.3.4.2, 72:A.5.7.1.10, 72:B.4.6

Streams, as water supply 1142:A.7.1.5, 1142:B.3.1, 1142:C.12.2.3
Streams, fire
Direct hydrant 1410:4.2.3, 1410:A.4.2.3
Effective
Handline 1410:6.2, 1410:A.6.2.4
Master see Master streams
Street circuits (motorsports venues) 610:4.4.1

Street floor
Definition 1:3.3.230, 1:A.3.3.231, 45:3.3.58, 101:3.3.239, 101:A.3.3.239
Streets see also Highways; Public ways; Roadways

Definition 1:3.3.230, 101:3.3.238, 5000:3.3.592 see also Roadways
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.3, 170:A.6.2.3, 170:Fig. A.6.2.3
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Manufactured home community 501A:6.1.1.3(1), 501A:6.1.2
Private 1141:5.1.1, 1141:5.2.16, 1141:5.2.17, 1141:5.3.2
Public 1141:5.1.1, 1141:5.2.16, 1141:5.2.17
Signs 1141:5.2.17
Skywalk bridges, access from 5000:13.8.7
Strength
Nominal
Definition 5000:3.3.594.2, 5000:35.2.30.1
Required
Definition 5000:3.3.594.3, 5000:35.2.30.2
Strength design 5000:35.1.2.1, 5000:35.1.2.2

Definition 5000:3.3.146.3, 5000:3.3.594.1, 5000:35.2.31
Stress
Hoop
Stress areas
Strike
Electric 80:6.4.4.11, 80:A.6.4.3, 80:A.6.4.4.11
Open back 80:6.4.4.10, 80:A.6.4.4.10
Strike plates 80:6.4.4.8 to 6.4.4.11, 80:A.6.4.4.10, 80:A.6.4.4.11

Strike team
Strike termination devices 780:4.6, 780:4.8, 780:4.9, 780:4.16.2, 780:A.4.6.2, 780:A.4.8.2 to

A.4.8.8.3, 780:B.2.1
Conductors 780:4.9
Flammable vapors or gases, structures containing 780:7.1.2.2, 780:7.3.1.1
Heavy-duty stacks 780:6.2.2.1, 780:6.3
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Watercraft 780:8.3, 780:8.4.4.4, 780:A.8.3.1, 780:A.8.3.2.1
Striking distance
Strippers (solvent extraction plants)

Strongback 1670:A.11.3.2
Definition 1006:3.3.229, 1670:3.3.131, 1670:A.3.3.131
Structural elements 221:4.3.2.2.1, 221:7.2.4, 221:7.2.5, 221:A.7.2.4

Structural fire fighting see Fire fighting, Structural
Structural frames 221:5.2.4

Definition 221:3.3.11, 5000:3.3.597
Structural glued laminated timber 5000:45.5.6, 5000:45.6.9.6.9

Definition 5000:3.3.598, 5000:45.2.7
Structural integrity
Structural members
Deflection limits 5000:35.1.2.8, 5000:A.35.1.2.8.8
Duct installations 90A:5.2.2
Fire investigations 921:6.3.3.1.2.2, 921:6.3.5.3, 921:6.3.7.6, 921:17.3.2.8.2, 921:21.3.2,
921:A.21.3.2
Gas utilization equipment installation 54:9.1.8
Structural observation 5000:40.3.1, 5000:40.3.2

Definition 5000:3.3.599, 5000:40.1.3.10
Structural parts (model rocket) 1122:4.2.1

Structural stability, provision of

Structurally unsafe see also Collapse

Structures see also Buildings

Access to see Access, fire fighting/emergency services
Accessory see Accessory buildings/structures
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Add-on
Definition 1194:C.4
Air-inflated see Air-inflated structures
Air-right 502
Air-supported see Air-supported structures
Classifications for incident reports/fire protection data 901:5.9.5.5, 901:Chap. 7, 901:Table 8.6.1.2,
901:Table 8.7.2.2, 901:Table 9.2.3, 901:Table 9.3.2.2, 901:Table 11.3.2, 901:Table 14.8.2,
901:Table 14.17.2, 901:A.8.6.1.2, 901:A.8.7.2
Coal and coke handling and processing 780:5.3
Collapse see Collapse
Definition 1:3.3.231, 1:A.3.3.231, 101:3.3.240, 101:A.3.3.240, 225:3.3.27, 241:3.3.5, 241:A.3.3.5,
502:3.3.41, 820:3.3.67, 901:3.3.97, 901:7.3, 901:A.3.3.97, 914:3.3.85, 914:A.3.3.85,
1141:3.3.30, 1142:3.3.19, 1144:3.3.23, 5000:3.3.601, 5000:35.2.32, 5000:A.3.3.601
Design, structural 5000:Chap. 35
Elevated see Elevated structures
Enclosed see Enclosed structures
Explosions in 921:21.1.6, 921:21.3, 921:21.4.4, 921:21.8.2.2, 921:21.13.3.2.1, 921:21.13.4.1.2,
921:21.13.4.2.1, 921:21.13.4.3, 921:21.17.3.2, 921:21.17.5, 921:A.21.1, 921:A.21.3.2,
921:A.21.8.2.2
Explosive materials in, lightning protection 780:Annex K
Fire 901:Table 11.3.2 see also Fire fighting, structural
Definition 901:3.3.98, 901:A.3.3.98
Fire area
Fire investigations 921:10.3.3.3, 921:12.1.2.1.2, 921:14.2.5, 921:17.3.1.4, 921:17.3.1.6,
921:17.3.3.3, 921:21.8.2.6, 921:21.14.4, 921:22.3.5, 921:28.3.5.9, 921:28.11
Stability during 921:12.2.2, 921:21.13.2.4.1
Vehicles burned in structures 921:25.11
Flood resistance
Definition 5000:3.3.601.1, 5000:39.2.21
Historic see Historic structures and sites
Hollow (marine vessel)
Membrane see Membrane structures
Metal-clad
Metal-framed 780:B.2.3
Open see Open structures
Ordinary, lightning protection for 780:Chap. 4
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Permanent see also Membrane structures
Definition 101:3.3.240.8, 5000:3.3.601.12
Protected
Public right of way, encroachments into 5000:Chap. 13
Rural areas, developments in 1141
Sabotage of 921:22.3.5
Satellite
Definition 1:3.3.27.9, 415:3.3.6
Service
Special 1:6.1.1.2, 1:Table 13.6.1.2, 1:13.7.2.27, 1:20.16, 1:69.5.3.4, 1:A.13.7.2.27.2.1,
101:6.1.1.2, 101:Chap. 11
Amusement buildings see Amusement buildings, special
Ethylene oxide storage in 560:5.2.2.1 to 5.2.2.3, 560:A.5.2.2.1
Suburban areas, developments in 1141
Surface
Surveys by fire department 1142:A.4.1.2, 1142:A.4.1.3
Temporary 241:4.2, 241:A.4.2.1, 241:A.4.2.2, 5000:1.7.6.1.1.3, 5000:12.1.3, 5000:32.10,
5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:39.15, 5000:A.14.1 see also Membrane structures
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.4.1.2(5), 5000:16.4.7.3
Definition 101:3.3.240.9, 5000:3.3.204.10, 5000:3.3.601.14, 5000:35.2.13.2
Tensioned-membrane see Tensioned-membrane structures
Underground see Underground structures (buildings)
Water supply, determining total 1142:Chap. 4, 1142:Annex H
Water-surrounded 101:11.4
Wildland/urban interface areas
Field operations checklist 1051:Annex H
Protection
Definition 1051:3.3.49, 1051:A.3.3.49
Protection plan 1051:9.5.6, 1051:Annex G
Structure ignition hazards, reduction of 1144
Struts 1006:A.8.1.4, 1006:A.8.1.7, 1006:A.8.2.1
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Definition 80:3.3.123, 1006:3.3.201
Students
Studios, motion picture and television see Production facilities (motion picture and television)
Subassembly
Subatmospheric gas delivery system 318:8.6.2, 318:A.8.6.2

Submersible pumps see Pumps
Submetering
Submittals, deferred 5000:40.2.11

Subplates
Subscribers
Subsidiary stations 72:8.4.3.5

Substantial damage
Substantial improvement
Substations (electrical systems) 70B:9.1, 70B:9.8, 70B:Table I.1, 70E:210

Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.2.3.2.1, 130:5.2.3.3.1, 130:7.7.9, 130:10.4.2
Ground 70B:29.4.2, 70B:29.4.10
Motion picture and television studios70:530.VI
Over 600 volts70:490.III
Security plan for 502:11.7, 502:A.11.7
Subsurface foam injection 11:5.2.6, 11:5.3.3.1, 11:8.5.4, 11:A.1.1, 11:A.5.2.6.1 to A.5.2.6.5.2,

11:Table B.1
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Subsurface structures see Underground structures (buildings)
Subterranean rescue 1006:Chap. 17
Subterranean spaces 520 see also Underground structures (buildings)

Means of egress 520:4.1.4.3.4.4, 520:Chap. 5, 520:6.1.1.1, 520:6.2.1, 520:6.3.3, 520:6.6.2(3),
520:6.7.2(2), 520:6.7.2(3)
Suburb or suburban
Definition 1142:3.3.20, 1142:A.3.3.20
Suburban areas 1720:Table 4.3.2, 1720:A.4.3.2

Definition 1141:3.3.31, 1720:3.3.3.3
Fire protection infrastructure for land development in 1141
Suburban fire fighting see also Wildland/urban interface

Water supplies for 1142
Subways see Underground trainways (subways)
Suction see also Net positive suction head

Lift
Definition 1901:3.3.159, 1906:3.3.89
Static suction lift 20:6.1.2, 20:A.6.1.2
Total suction lift
Total suction head
Suction furnaces see Furnaces
Suction hose 1901:16.13.2.2.1, 1901:18.2.4.1, 1901:18.13.2.1.1, 1901:18.13.2.2.1, 1901:A.18.2.4.1,

1906:9.2, 1906:9.3.1, 1906:9.11.2.2.1, 1906:9.11.2.2.2, 1906:12.1, 1906:A.9.2, 1906:A.9.3.1,
1906:A.12.1 see also Fire hose, Suction
Aerial fire apparatus 1901:A.8.3
Connections 1901:16.6.1.2, 1901:18.6.1, 1901:A.18.6.1
Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.6.2, 1901:A.6.6.2.3
Mobile foam fire apparatus 1901:11.8.1, 1901:A.11.8.1.3
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.6, 1901:7.7.3.3, 1901:A.7.6
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.7.2, 1901:A.5.7.2.3
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.7.2, 1901:A.9.7.2.3
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Special service fire apparatus 1901:10.4.2, 1901:A.10.4.2.3
Suction pipe and fittings 20:5.2.3, 20:5.14, 20:5.14.6.2, 20:5.14.6.3, 20:5.14.6.5, 20:5.14.9,
20:5.16.1, 20:5.24.7, 20:A.5.14.1 to A.5.14.10, 20:A.5.14.9, 20:B.1.1 to B.1.3
Suction tanks see also Embankment-supported coated fabric suction tanks; Factory-coated,
bolted steel tanks; Gravity tanks
Foundations for 22:12.2
Heating for 22:Table 16.1.4(c), 22:TableX:16.1.4(g), 22:Table 16.1.4(h), 22:16.2.2.1, 22:16.3.8.9,
22:A.16.1.4
Pipes for filling 22:14.4.10
Water-level gauges 22:9.6.3
Welded 22:Fig. B.1(l), 22:Fig. B.1(o) see also Welded-steel gravity tanks
Suitable
Definition 120:3.3.46, 122:3.3.40
Suites
Guest see Guest rooms/suites (hotel)
Definition 101:3.3.241.2, 5000:3.3.605.2
Means of egress 5000:19.2.5.5.4, 5000:19.2.5.6, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.1.3(A)
Non-sleeping 5000:19.2.5.6.3, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.3.1 to A.19.2.5.6.3.2(C)
Definition 101:3.3.241.2.1, 5000:3.3.605.2.1
Sleeping 101:18.2.5.6, 101:19.2.5.6, 101:A.18.2.5.6.1.3(A) to A.18.2.5.6.3.2(C),
101:A.19.2.5.6.1.2 to A.19.2.5.6.3.2(B), 5000:19.2.5.6.2, 5000:A.19.2.5.6.2.1(A) to
A.19.2.5.6.2.2(C)
Definition 101:3.3.241.2.2, 5000:3.3.605.2.2
Hotels see Guest rooms/suites (hotel)
Suits see Chemical protective suits; Protective clothing
Sulfation
Sulfur capture
Sulfur dioxide 820:Table D.2
Sulfur fires and explosions, prevention of 655
Sulfur processing facilities 655, 5000:6.4.2.62
Sulfur reacted
Sulfur retention
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Summarily abate
Sumps
Definition 1901:3.3.160, 1906:3.3.90
Separation 36:7.3.2, 36:7.4.2, 36:8.7
Water tanks 1901:19.2.6
Sunbirds
Supermarkets see Mercantile occupancies
Superpressurization (clean agent containers) 2001:4.1.4.1, 2001:4.1.4.4, 2001:A.4.1.4.1

Superstructures (ship) 1405:6.4.2

Supervise
Supervising stations 72:4.4.3.2.3(3), 72:4.5.2.4.1, 72:6.13, 72:6.16.5.3, 72:10.6.3, 72:A.6.16.5.3

Fire alarm systems 72:Chap. 8
Household systems 72:11.7.8, 72:A.11.7.8.2
Trouble signals transmitted to 72:6.13.2, 72:6.13.3
Supervision see also Supervisory levels

Definition 13:3.10.10, 13:25.1.3(10), 25:3.3.34
Lines 730:8.9
Standpipe systems 14:5.6, 14:6.3.7.1, 14:11.7, 14:A.5.6
Supervisor
Supervisors 1561:5.3.13, 1561:5.8, 1561:6.3.4, 1561:A.5.8.1 to A.5.8.8.1 see also Command staff
Definition 1021:3.3.12, 1221:3.3.67, 1561:3.3.55, 1584:3.3.27
Operating functions 1561:5.10.1.2 to 5.10.1.5, 1561:A.5.10.1.2, 1561:A.5.10.1.3
Resource accountability 1561:4.5.6 to 4.5.8, 1561:5.8.9, 1561:A.4.5.6
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Supervisory chief officers 1710:5.2.2.2.3 to 5.2.2.2.5, 1710:A.5.2.2.2.3, 1710:A.5.2.2.2.5
Definition 1710:3.3.26.3, 1710:A.3.3.26.3, 1720:3.3.22.3, 1720:A.3.3.22.3
Volunteer fire departments 1720:A.4.3.3, 1720:A.4.5.1.1
Wildland fire suppression 1710:5.7.4.2.3, 1710:5.7.4.2.4
Supervisory cocks
Supervisory control systems (flame effects) 160:9.3.1.1(2), 160:9.3.2.4.1(3), 160:9.3.2.4.2,

160:Table A.3.3.19, 160:A.9.3.2.4.1(3), 160:B.1.2.2
Definition 160:3.3.29, 160:A.3.3.29
Hazard areas, supervision of 160:9.3.5.1 to 9.3.5.4, 160:A.9.3.5.3, 160:A.9.3.5.4
Supervisory devices 13:8.16.1.1.2, 13:A.8.16.1.1.2

Definition 13:3.5.7
Supervisory levels 1561:4.8.3, 1561:5.1, 1561:5.10.1.2, 1561:A.5.1.6, 1561:A.5.1.10,

1561:A.5.10.1.2
Branch 1561:5.10.1.6(1), 1561:5.10.1.7, 1561:5.10.3.4(3), 1561:A.5.4
Definition 1561:3.3.56.1, 1561:A.3.3.56.1
Division 1561:5.10.1.6(1)
Definition 1561:3.3.56.2, 1561:A.3.3.56.2
Group 1561:5.10.1.6(1)
Definition 1561:3.3.56.3, 1561:A.3.3.56.3
Supervisory positions 1561:5.1.7, 1561:A.4.4.6

Branch director 1561:C.2.1
Division supervisor 1561:C.2.1
Group supervisor 1561:C.2.1
Supervisory services see also Guard's tour reporting stations

One-way private radio alarm systems 72:8.6.3.5.3
Supervisory signals 1:13.3.1.7.1, 1:A.13.3.1.7.1, 13:D.5.1, 13:D.5.2, 72:4.4.3.2, 72:4.4.3.3,

72:4.4.3.6.2, 72:4.4.3.8, 72:4.4.6.2, 72:6.8.5.8 to 6.8.5.10, 72:6.11.1, 72:6.16.3.10, 72:6.16.5.3,
72:8.3.7.3, 72:8.4.4.2.1.2, 72:8.4.4.2.1.3, 72:8.4.4.2.2.3, 72:8.4.4.4, 72:8.4.5.6.3, 72:8.5.1.4,
72:8.5.2.1, 72:8.5.3.1.2, 72:8.5.4.2, 72:8.6.3.6.1.1, 72:8.6.5.1(1), 72:9.5.1.2.2, 72:9.5.3.1.3,
72:A.4.4.3.6.2(2), 72:A.6.16.5.3, 72:A.8.3.7.3, 72:A.8.5.2.1.2, 72:E.2.3.3, 72:E.2.3.6, 96:10.7.1,
101:9.7.2.1, 101:9.7.2.2, 101:A.9.7.2.1, 731:4.1.3.2, 731:4.3.3, 731:4.5.6.2.2(3), 731:4.5.9.5(2),
731:4.6.1.4.1, 731:A.9.2.1, 2010:6.4.5.1, 2010:6.4.5.4, 5000:34.3.2.1.1, 5000:55.2.4.3,
5000:55.2.8.8, 5000:55.3.2.1, 5000:A.55.2.4.3, 5000:A.55.3.2.1
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Definition 1:3.3.208.3, 72:3.3.172.6, 731:3.3.24.2, 2010:3.4.5
Initiating devices 72:5.15, 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:C.2.1,
72:C.2.2, 72:C.2.11 to C.2.14
Low-power radio (wireless) systems 72:6.17.4.5
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.4, 731:10.3.5.1, 731:Table 10.4.3(a),
731:A.10.3.5.1
Supplementary (equipment or notification)

Supplementary firing
Supplementary indicators
Definition 170:3.3.4, 170:A.3.3.4
Supplied air respirator 1404:4.3, 1404:6.6.2(1), 1404:6.6.2(2), 1404:6.8, 1404:6.8.1(5), 1404:6.8.3,

1404:6.11.4(1), 1404:7.2, 1404:8.1.2, 1404:8.1.4, 1404:8.1.5, 1404:A.6.6.2(1), 1404:A.6.6.2(2),
1404:A.6.8.1(5), 1404:A.6.8.1(5) to A.6.8.4(4), 1404:A.6.8.3(3), 1404:A.7.2.4, 1500:7.11.2
Breathing air quality 1989
Definition 1404:3.3.35, 1852:3.3.11, 1852:3.3.16, 1852:A.3.3.16, 1981:3.3.44, 1981:A.3.3.44,
1989:3.3.10, 1989:3.3.13
Suppliers
Definition 79:3.3.101, 79:A.3.3.101
Supply air systems 72:5.16.4.2.1
Supply calculation method

Supply lines 1410:5.1.1

Handline 1410:6.1.1, 1410:6.3.1, 1410:6.4.1, 1410:6.4.2, 1410:A.6.1.1
Master stream 1410:7.1.1, 1410:7.3.1, 1410:7.3.2, 1410:A.7.1.1
Sprinkler system support 1410:8.1.1, 1410:8.3.1, 1410:A.8.1.1
Supply plenums 96:5.3, 96:A.5.3.4

Underfloor space 90B:4.1.4, 90B:A.4.1.4(17)
Supply pressure
Supply systems (medical gases) see Medical gases
Supply systems (warm air heating) 90B:4.1, 90B:4.3.7, 90B:5.1.2, 90B:5.1.3, 90B:5.1.4.4,
90B:6.1.1.2, 90B:6.1.7, 90B:6.3.4(1), 90B:6.3.6, 90B:A.4.1.1.1, 90B:A.4.1.1.2, 90B:A.4.1.4(17)
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Support and guidance systems, vehicles 130:8.10
Support rooms (aircraft engine test facilities) 423:5.2.1, 423:5.2.7, 423:5.5.1, 423:6.4, 423:Annex
C
Support systems
Definition 225:3.3.30, 1006:3.3.203
Rescue operations 1670:A.11.3.3(3)
Supports
Exhaust systems for air conveying of materials 91:4.2.4, 91:4.5
Gas piping 54:5.13.2, 54:7.2.1, 54:7.2.6, 54:Table 7.2.6.2, 54:12.8.6
Suppressants, deflagration 69:10.2.1, 69:10.4.1(4), 69:10.8, 69:15.4, 69:A.10.8, 69:A.15.4.1 see

also Explosion suppression
Containers 69:10.8.3 to 10.8.6, 69:15.4, 69:15.6.1, 69:A.15.4.1
Suppressants, wildland fire fighting 1143:A.6.3.3.3(4)

Suppressed voltage rating (SVR) 780:4.18.4, 780:A.4.18.4

Definition 780:3.3.27, 780:A.3.3.27
Suppression see Explosion suppression; Fire suppression
Surf rescue 1006:11.1.9(A), 1006:11.1.15(B), 1006:Chap. 15
Surface
Definition 1006:3.3.205, 5000:3.3.606
Exposed 270:6.2
Definition 270:3.3.4, 921:3.3.49
Surface active agent (surfactant)

Surface burning characteristics, building materials 255
Surface-charge density 77:8.3.2

Surface encumbrance
Copyright NFPA
Surface fires see Fires, Surface
Surface-mounted medical gas rail systems 99:5.1.7, 99:5.2.7, 99:A.5.1.7

Definition 99:3.3.175, 99:A.3.3.175
Surface navigational aids 402:6.2.5, 402:6.2.7, 402:D.2, 402:D.18.3

Global positioning system (GPS) 402:D.2, 402:D.3, 402:D.6, 402:D.12, 402:D.13, 402:D.18.3,
402:D.18.4
Surface movement guidance and control system
Surface streamer 77:5.3.8, 77:A.5.3.8

Surface structures
Surface tension 1145:1.3.5

Definition 18A:3.3.23, 1145:3.3.32
Surface trainways 130:6.2.3.1, 130:6.3.1.2
Surface water rescue 1006:Chap. 11

Surfaces
Definition 5000:47.1.5.9.1
Improved
Unimproved
Surge arresters 70:230.82(4), 70:250.60, 70:250.106, 70:280, 70:280.25, 1221:4.7.6, 1221:5.6.1 to

5.6.8, 1221:5.8.4, 1221:9.3.1.7, 1221:A.5.6.4
Antenna discharge units 70:810.20
Definition 70:100 .I, 780:3.3.29
Maintenance 70B:9.9.2, 70B:21.20.1.1, 70B:27.3.5, 70B:29.3.11, 70B:B.1.14, 70B:H.2,
70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1
Network-powered broadband communications systems 70:830.44(I)(3)
Radio and television equipment
Receiving stations (antenna discharge units) 70:810.20
Transmitting stations (antenna discharge units) 70:810.57
Services over 600 volts 70:230.209
Copyright NFPA
Surge protective devices (SPDs) 70:285, 70:501.35, 70:502.35, 780:4.18, 780:7.3.1.1, 780:A.4.18.1
to A.4.18.8, 780:A.4.21.3, 780:B.2.2, 780:B.4.9, 780:I.1.3, 780:K.6, 780:N.1.4
Definition 70:100 .I, 780:3.3.30
Watercraft 780:8.5.5.1, 780:8.5.5.2, 780:A.8.5.5
Surgery see Electrosurgery
Surges 780:A.4.18.1, 780:A.4.18.2, 780:A.4.18.5

Surreptitious entry
Surveys
Electrical preventive maintenance 70B:5.3.2
Fire safety 1452
Survivability
Aircraft occupants 402:4.1.1, 402:6.1.1, 402:10.1.4, 402:10.4.2, 402:10.6.2, 402:12.12.2
Survival angle
Definition 13:3.10.11, 13:25.1.3(11)
Survival craft 301:1.1.2, 301:A.21.3.1.2.11

Definition 301:3.3.55, 301:A.3.3.55
Suspension 1951:6.1.2.3, 1951:6.2.2.3

Definition 1851:3.3.97, 1951:3.3.107
Suspension systems, fire apparatus 1911:6.3, 1911:7.2, 1911:19.8.4, 1911:19.8.4.4,

1911:A.6.3.1(4), 1911:A.19.8.4.16.2, 1911:D.4
Refurbishing, requirements for 1912:4.5.5, 1912:5.11.2, 1912:6.11.2, 1912:A.5.11.2.2,
1912:A.6.11.2.5, 1912:D.4
Swarf 484:7.7.5.1, 484:12.2.1.11

Swash partition 1901:21.6.2, 1906:11.2.5, 1906:13.6.2, 1906:A.11.2.5

Definition 1901:3.3.161, 1906:3.3.91
Sway bracing, sprinkler system installation 13:9.3.5, 13:A.9.3.5

Swells (voltage) see Voltages
Swift water 1670:9.3.2, 1670:9.3.9, 1670:9.4.3, 1670:9.4.9, 1670:A.9.3.9.2(1) to A.9.3.9.2(4)
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Definition 1006:3.3.208, 1670:3.3.135
Rescue 1006:11.1.15(B), 1006:Chap. 12, 1006:A.11.1.10
Swim
Definition 1006:3.3.209, 1006:A.3.3.209
Swim aids 1006:11.1.13, 1006:11.2.1, 1006:11.2.2, 1006:12.2.2, 1006:14.2.1, 1006:15.1.2(B),

1006:15.2.1(B), 1006:15.2.2(B), 1006:15.2.3(B), 1006:A.11.1.13, 1006:A.11.2.1, 1006:A.11.2.2,
1006:Table G.1
Definition 1006:3.3.210, 1006:A.3.3.210
Swimming pool heaters 54:10.21

Swimming pools 5000:1.7.6.6.3.4(N)(2), 5000:7.6.3.9, 5000:32.8, 5000:46.5.2.1(10),

5000:48.7.8.4.2(2), 5000:A.11.1.6.4
Accessibility 5000:12.42, 5000:12.45.15
Chemicals see Oxidizers
Definition 5000:3.3.477, 5000:32.1.3.7
Electrical wiring for and equipment in or adjacent to 70:680, 70E:430.10, 5000:15.5.5.5(10)
Marine vessels, on 1405:6.11.6
Water supply, as 1142:B.6, 1142:C.1, 1142:C.12.2.3
Swinging doors see Doors, Swinging
Switch loading 30:28.11.3, 30:A.28.11.3, 921:8.12.2.4, 921:A.8.12.2.4
Switchboards 70:250.174, 70:408, 70E:420.4

Accessibility 70E:400.20(1)
Clearances 70:110.26, 70:408.5, 70:408.18
In damp or wet locations 70:408.16, 70E:420.5(B)
Flash protection 70:110.16, 70E:400.11
Grounding 70:250.112(A), 70:408.22
Guarding live parts 70:110.27
Illumination 70:110.26(D)
Safety-related maintenance requirements 70E:210
Series combination ratings 70E:400.14
Stage 70:520 .II, 70:520 .IV
Working spaces about 70:110.26
Switches 70:110.22, 70:404, 70B:H.2, 70E:130.6(J), 70E:310.5(D)(8), 70E:400.21(B),

70E:410.9(A)(5)(a), 70E:420.3, 70E:420.10(G)(1), 70E:430.2(B), 70E:430.7(C)(2), 70E:450.6(C)(2)
see also Isolating switches; Transfer switches
Air disconnecting 70B:9.1.4, 70B:Table I.1
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Air suction 86:8.5.1.3, 86:8.5.1.4
Anesthetizing locations 99:13.4.1.2.6, 99:E.2.3
Battery disconnect see Battery disconnect switch
Boxes for 70B:19.7
Bypass-isolation 70:700.6(B), 70:701.7(B)
Definition 70:100 .I, 110:3.3.9.2
Emergency power supply systems 110:6.4, 110:A.6.4.3, 110:A.6.4.4
Uninterrupted power supply 70B:25.3.1
Closed position indicator switch
Cutout see Cutout switches, low water
Definitions 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 70E:100.II, 86:3.3.64, 1901:3.3.162
Fire investigations 921:8.4, 921:8.8.1, 921:16.3.5.3.4, 921:17.3.3.7, 921:24.5.3, 921:25.8.3,
921:28.10.2.2
Flow 86:8.2.7.2, 86:8.5.1.1, 86:8.6.5, 86:12.3.4.1, 86:12.4.4.1(2), 86:12.5.4.1(2), 86:12.5.4.2(6),
86:A.12.3.4.1(15)
Differential
General use snap 70:404, 70:408.36(A), 70:410.147, 70:430.83(C), 70:430.109(A)(3),
70:430.109(C)(1), 70B:19.5, 70B:Table I.1, 73:4.9, 73:A.4.9.7
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.7.3.11, 99:A.20.2.7.3.11.1
Interrupter 70B:9.3, 70B:9.7, 70B:Table I.1, 70E:450.1(E)(5)
Definition 70:100 .II, 70E:100.II
Isolating see Isolating switches
Limit 86:8.5.2, 86:9.5.4, 86:A.9.5.4
Locked cabinets for 20:12.3.4
Momentary 1906:A.10.7.1
Definition 1901:3.3.110, 1906:3.3.60
Pressure see Pressure switches
Proof of closure 86:8.2.7.2
Definition85:3.3.157.5, 86:3.3.64.6, 86:A.3.3.64.6
Rotational
Service 70:230 .VI
Temperature see Temperature switches
Transfer see Transfer switches
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Unit, appliances 70:422.34, 70:422.35
Vehicle 921:25.8.3
Switchgear assemblies 70E:210, 70E:400.21(F)

Construction use 70B:J.2.1
Maintenance 70B:7.7.4.13, 70B:Chap. 9, 70B:24.4.8.3, 70B:27.2.2.1.1(5), 70B:F.8, 70B:H.2,
70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.2.1
Metal-enclosed 70:110.34(F), 70:230.211, 70:490 .III
Switchgear rooms (electric generating plants) 850:5.5.1.3.3, 850:7.8.4

Hydroelectric plants 851:5.2.1.2(3), 851:7.10
Light water reactors 804:10.6, 804:A.10.6.1, 804:A.10.6.2, 805:E.2.11
Switching, emergency power supply systems see also Transfer switches

Load 110:6.3
Switching devices
Definitions70E:100.II, 79:3.3.102
Exclusion, grounded circuits 79:8.2.4, 79:A.8.2.4
Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations 70:680.22(D), 70:680.41, 70E:430.10(D)
Switchyards, electric generating plants 850:7.8.7, 850:A.7.8.7
Symbols
Calorimeter, oxygen consumption 271:1.5, 271:C.2
Electrical 70B:Annex D, 70B:E.1
Fire investigation drawings 921:15.4.4(D), 921:A.15.1
Fire safety 170
Synthetic breathing air see Breathing air
Synthetic or artificial sea water see Water, Salt (artificial sea water)
Synthetic special atmospheres 86:12.1.1.1, 86:12.1.8, 86:A.6.2.7.3, 86:A.12.1.8.3

System see also specific systems, e.g. Sprinkler systems

Definition 1:3.3.233, 59:3.3.38, 720:3.3.11, 1401:3.3.11
System demand
Definition 14:3.3.14, 14:A.3.3.15
Standpipe systems to meet 14:7.7
System input
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System pressure
System safety factors 1670:6.4.2(2)

Definition 1670:3.3.136, 1670:A.3.3.136
System stress 1670:A.6.3.4(2)

System units 72:8.6.3.1.1, 72:8.6.3.1.5(3), 72:8.6.3.4.1(3), 72:8.6.4.5, 72:8.6.4.6

T
Tables (for film cutting, and patching) 40:4.5, 40:8.1.7
Tabulated data
Definition 1670:3.3.138, 1670:A.3.3.138
Tachometer 20:11.2.4.4
Tack
Tack rooms 150:7.6.1

Tactical considerations
Tactical level management component (TLMC) 1500:A.8.1.8, 1521:6.1.12, 1521:6.2.4, 1521:A.6.1.4,

1521:A.6.1.12
Definition 1500:3.3.92, 1521:3.3.49
Tactics
Definition 1:3.3.234, 1051:3.3.51
Tactile (accessibility)
Signs/marking 5000:11.2.12.3.6, 5000:11.10.1.3, 5000:12.16.4.1
Tactile notification appliance 72:7.10.2, 72:A.7.10.2, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.2.3.13.2, 72:E.3.6.5

Tagout see Lockout-tagout
Tail height
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Talkgroup 1221:7.6.1(1), 1221:9.3.4.1.14, 1221:9.3.4.1.16, 1221:9.3.4.1.19, 1221:A.9.3.4.1.6,
1221:A.9.3.4.1.19
Tank baffles 407:4.3.12.4

Tank buildings 30:Chap. 24

Definition 1:3.3.27.10, 30:3.3.6.2
Tank cars, rail see Railways
Tank compartments (marine vessels) 52:17.2.10, 52:17.2.11, 52:17.3.2, 52:17.12, 52:17.15.6

Tank full trailers see Trailers (vehicle)
Tank heaters see Heaters
Tank mixers 77:8.5.2.4
Tank rooms (marine vessels) 52:17.2.10, 52:17.2.11, 52:17.3.2, 52:17.12, 52:17.16.1, 52:17.16.2,
52:A.17.16.1(7)
Tank trucks see Tank vehicles
Tank vehicles 1:42.2.7.2.2, 1:42.2.7.6, 1:42.3.9, 1:42.4.5.17 to 42.4.5.20, 1:66.5.5, 1:A.66.5.5.3 to

A.66.5.5.12, 30A:9.6
Aircraft fuel servicing see Aircraft fueling vehicles
Airports, at 415:C.1
Asphalt 385:Chap. 6, 385:9.2.5
Cargo see Cargo tank vehicles
Definition 59A:3.3.3, 385:3.3.12, 407:3.3.32, 407:3.3.35.2, 407:3.3.35.5
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:19.5.6.2, 30:Chap. 28, 385
Loading and unloading of
Bulk solvents 36:5.6, 36:A.5.6.3
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:19.5.6.2, 30:Chap. 28, 385:5.3.12.3, 385:9.1.5 to 9.1.9,
385:9.2, 385:A.9.2.12.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 59A:11.7, 59A:13.18.2.7, 59A:14.8, 59A:A.14.8.1.1
LP-Gas 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:4.5.4, 59:4.5.5, 59:4.8.4, 59:4.8.5, 59:11.2.4, 59:A.4.5.5
Organic coatings operations 35:7.1
LP-Gas 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:4.5.4, 59:4.5.5, 59:4.8.4, 59:4.8.5, 59:11.2.4, 59:A.4.5.5 see also
Cargo tank vehicles
Railroad tank cars see Railways
Solvents, bulk 36:5.2.1.1, 36:5.5.2, 36:5.6, 36:A.5.5.2.3, 36:A.5.6.3
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Static electricity and 36:5.5.2, 36:A.5.5.2.3, 77:8.6, 77:8.12, 77:9.12.1
Tank full trailers see Trailers (vehicle)
Water supplied by 402:10.3, 402:14.7.1 see also Mobile water supply fire apparatus
Tankers (ships) 301:16.3.2, 301:Chap. 20, 301:A.16.3.2.2, 1405:5.3(5), 1405:6.10.2.3, 1405:10.3.6

see also Marine vessels
Barge
Chemical 1405:12.12
Definition 301:3.3.56, 306:3.3.16, 306:3.3.17
Fires on 1405:12.8, 1405:12.12, 1405:12.16, 1405:A.12.16
Gas 1405:9.7.4.3.3.1, 1405:9.7.5.3, 1405:12.16, 1405:A.12.16
Hazardous materials technician with specialty of 472:Chap. 15
Marine chemist's certificate, requirements for 306:6.1, 306:Chap. 7
Tanks
Aboveground see Aboveground tanks
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.5.2, 61:5.2, 61:10.4.3, 61:10.4.10, 61:A.4.5.2,
61:A.5.2.2, 61:A.10.4.10, 61:A.12.6.2
Air 1901:25.5, 1901:A.25.5
Aircraft fuel 407:4.3.2, 407:4.3.12, 407:4.3.17, 407:4.3.23, 407:4.4.4, 407:A.4.4.4.1
API-ASME see API-ASME containers (or tanks)
ASME see ASME containers
Atmospheric see Atmospheric tanks
Balanced pressure bladder 11:4.5(3)
Ballast
Booster 1142:E.6.5
Break, for fire pumps 20:5.30
Definition 20:3.3.6
Bucket 10:D.4.1.6
Buildings
Under building, fixed guideway transit systems 130:6.6.7
Inside
Foam 11:5.5, 11:A.5.5.1, 11:A.5.5.4.1
Bulk storage 472:Annex E, 472:Annex F
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Cargo see Cargo tanks
Cleaning and safeguarding 77:8.12, 326
Combustible liquids 120:7.6.1.2, 120:7.6.2, 120:7.6.3.1, 120:7.6.3.4, 120:7.6.3.9 to 7.6.3.11,
120:7.6.5.2.10, 120:7.6.5.2.11, 120:7.6.8.6, 120:A.6.2.4, 120:A.7.6.2.2 to A.7.6.2.13,
120:A.7.6.3.10, 120:A.7.6.5.2.10, 122:10.1.1, 122:10.1.3, 122:10.2, 122:10.9.15, 122:10.9.16,
122:10.10, 122:A.10.9.15, 122:A.10.10
Compressed air 1906:14.3.4
Compressed gas 1:63.3.1, 1:A.63.3.1.1 to A.63.3.1.10.3, 55
Concrete see Concrete
Cryogenic fluids 55
Definition 120:3.3.47, 122:3.3.41, 326:3.3.25, 329:3.3.21, 5000:3.3.610
Diesel see Diesel fuel tanks
Dip see Dip tanks
Double-walled
Drop 1142:C.14, 1142:C.15
Elevated see Elevated structures
Embankment-supported coated fabric see Embankment-supported coated fabric suction tanks
Entry, safeguarding prior to 326
Fire-resistant 30:22.9, 30A:4.3.2.6
Definition 30:3.3.47.3, 30A:3.3.15.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.3.6, 170:Table 7.4
Fixed (helicopter) 1150:4.3.4.2.2
Fixed roof see Roof tanks
Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.2, 1:66.5.3.7.1, 1:66.5.3.7.4, 1:66.5.4.4.2,
1:66.5.4.5, 1:A.66.2.3.1.1 to A.66.2.5.7.4, 1:A.66.5.4.5(3), 30:18.3.4, 30:18.4.6, 30:19.5.6.1,
30:Chap. 21, 30:22.5.1, 30:22.5.2, 30:22.14, 30:23.6, 30:23.9, 30:23.14, 30:27.4.3.1, 30:27.8,
30:28.10.1, 30:A.18.4.6(3), 30:A.22.5.2.1, 30:A.22.5.2.4, 30:A.23.3.4(1) to A.23.3.4.1, 30:A.23.6.1,
30:A.23.14.2, 30:A.27.8.1.6, 30:Annex C
Release detection 329
Static electricity and 77:Chap. 8
Underground tanks see Underground tanks
Vehicles see Tank vehicles
Floating roof see Floating roof tanks
Flood-resistant construction 5000:35.12.3(2), 5000:C.1.5.1, 5000:C.2.1, 5000:C.8
Foam concentrate storage 16:5.4.2, 16:5.7, 16:5.9, 16:8.2.1.2, 16:8.4.1.1.1, 16:A.5.7.3.4,
16:A.8.4, 1901:21.3.7, 1901:21.3.9.2, 1901:21.3.9.3, 1906:13.3.7, 1906:13.6, 1906:A.13.6.3.2 to
A.13.6.10.2
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Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2 to 5.5, 11:A.5.2.3 to A.5.5.4.1, 11:Annex B, 1901:21.6,
1901:A.21.6.3.2 to A.21.6.10.2
Fuel see Fuel tanks
Gravity see Gravity tanks
Grounding 780:7.4.1.4
Hazardous materials 1:60.1.1.2, 1:60.1.2.22.2, 1:60.1.2.24, 1:60.1.3.3.3(3)(a)
Hydraulic 1901:26.4.3, 1906:15.5.3
Imhoff 820:D.2.4.9
Integral liquid type 86:12.8.4, 86:13.2.2, 86:A.13.2.2.2
Intermodal 472:5.2.1.1.2, 472:5.2.1.2.1, 472:7.1.3.1.1(4), 472:7.2.1.1.2, 472:Chap. 14,
472:A.12.2.1(11)(d)
Lightning protection 780:5.4, 780:5.6, 780:7.1.1.2, 780:7.4.1, 780:7.4.2.2, 780:A.7.1.1,
780:A.7.4.1.2, 780:B.1.2
Livestock watering 1142:B.7
Low pressure see Low pressure tanks
LP-Gas see also LP-Gas containers
Marine vessels 30A:11.10.6, 1405:5.2.3.1, 1405:5.3(5), 1405:6.10.2.3, 1405:9.7.4.3.3.1,
1405:9.7.5.3, 1405:9.8.3, 1405:9.8.5, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.9, 1405:12.12.1, 1405:12.16.4
Mix 35:6.1.5, 35:6.4.2, 35:6.6, 35:A.5.6.3
Monomer storage 35:8.2.1
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.3, 1:42.2.7.2.2.4, 1:42.2.7.2.2.5, 1:42.2.7.4, 1:42.3.2,
1:42.3.8, 1:A.42.2.3.3.2 to A.42.2.3.9, 1:A.42.3.2.2, 1:A.42.3.8.2, 30A:4.2.1, 30A:4.2.4,
30A:4.3.3.5.3, 30A:4.3.6.6, 30A:4.3.9, 30A:4.3.10, 30A:9.2.2, 30A:9.6, 30A:11.2.3
CNG, LNG, and LP-Gas 30A:12.3, 30A:A.12.3.3
Farms and remote sites 30A:Chap. 13
Marine facilities 30A:11.2, 30A:A.11.2.2
Nitrification/denitrification 820:Table 5.2
Occupancy category for wind, snow, and earthquake 5000:Table 35.3.1
Oil see Oil tanks
Open liquid type 86:12.9, 86:A.12.9
Organic coatings operations 35:6.1.1, 35:6.1.2(3), 35:6.1.5, 35:6.3.1, 35:6.4.2, 35:7.2 to 7.5,
35:8.2.1, 35:9.5.1, 35:13.2, 35:13.3, 35:A.5.6.3, 35:A.6.1.1, 35:A.6.3.1.3(1), 35:A.6.3.1.4,
35:A.9.5.1, 35:A.13.3, 35:B.2
Oxidizers, storage of 430:4.3.2, 430:4.3.3, 430:8.3.4, 430:8.3.5, 430:A.8.3.5
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Portable 1:43.1.6.5.1
Definition 1:3.3.235.4, 30:3.3.47.5, 30A:3.3.15.3, 35:3.3.21, 55:3.3.55.1, 55:A.3.3.55.1,
58:3.3.58, 59:3.3.28, 120:3.3.41, 122:3.3.41.3
Drop 1142:C.14, 1142:C.15
Flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.4, 1:66.4.4.3.9, 1:66.4.7, 1:66.5.3.7.8, 1:66.5.3.7.9,
1:66.5.4.2, 1:66.5.4.4.1, 1:A.66.4.2.1(5) to A.66.4.10.2, 30:Chap. 9, 30:10.1.3, 30:10.12.2,
30:Chap. 11, 30:Chap. 12, 30:Chap. 13, 30:18.3.4, 30:18.4.2, 30:18.4.4.1, 30:18.4.6,
30:A.18.4.4.1(1), 30:A.18.4.6(3), 30:Annex D, 30:Annex E
LP-Gas 58:5.2.7.2, 58:5.2.7.3, 58:6.8.3.3, 58:7.4.3.1(3), 58:D.2.4.1, 58:D.2.4.4
Mines, use in 120:7.6.2.4, 120:7.6.2.5, 120:7.6.3.1, 120:7.6.4, 122:8.3.1, 122:10.1.1,
122:10.2.1, 122:10.9.2, 122:10.9.3.1
Mixing tanks 1:43.1.6.3.1
Motor fuel dispensing facilities, use at 1:42.3.8, 1:A.42.3.8.2, 30A:11.8, 30A:13.2.3.9(2),
30A:A.11.8.2
Organic coating manufacture, portable shipping tanks 35:7.5
Pressure see Pressure tanks
Pressure proportioning 11:4.5(3)
Definition 11:3.3.23, 11:A.3.3.23
Pressure vessel 1906:13.8
Process see Process tanks
Quench 86:12.8.4, 86:12.9, 86:13.2.2, 86:A.12.9, 86:A.13.2.2.2
Repair, safeguarding prior to 326
Roof see Roof tanks
Safe entry 326
Secondary containment 30:21.5.2.6, 30:21.5.2.7, 30:22.11.4, 30:A.21.5.2.6
Definition 1:3.3.235.5, 30:3.3.47.6
Sedimentation see Sedimentation tanks
Skid see Tanks, Portable
Static electricity and 921:8.12.2.3, 921:8.12.2.4, 921:A.8.12.2.4
Stationary
Definition 1:3.3.235.6, 55:3.3.55.2, 55:A.3.3.55.2
Steel see Steel tanks
Storage see also subentry : Flammable and combustible liquids storage
Definition 1:3.3.235.7, 31:3.3.56.4, 32:3.3.20.3, 35:3.3.25
Drycleaning plants 32:1.5.2, 32:4.3.5, 32:4.4.2.2, 32:6.4.8, 32:7.4.1, 32:7.4.4.1, 32:8.1.4,
32:8.2.4.2, 32:8.2.4.3, 32:9.3.1.1, 32:A.1.6
Foam concentrate 16:5.4.2, 16:8.2.1.2, 16:8.4.1.1.1, 16:A.8.4
Foam extinguishing systems 11:5.2 to 5.5, 11:A.5.2.3 to A.5.5.4.1
Oil 31:Chap. 7
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Organic coatings operations 35:6.1.1, 35:7.2.2, 35:7.2.3, 35:8.2.1, 35:A.6.1.1
Solvent extraction plants 36:5.2.1.2, 36:5.2.2, 36:5.3.2, 36:5.5.1.2, 36:5.5.2, 36:A.5.3.2,
36:A.5.5.1.2, 36:A.5.5.2.3
Sulfur 655:5.3.1 to 5.3.4, 655:5.5, 655:A.5.3.3, 655:A.5.3.4, 655:A.5.5.1(2), 655:A.5.5.2
Suction see Suction tanks
Supply
Oil 31:Chap. 7
Testing prior to entry, cleaning, or repair 326
Top
Underground see Underground tanks
Wastewater treatment facilities 820:Table 5.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Fig. A.5.2, 820:D.2.4.1,
820:D.2.4.2, 820:D.2.4.9, 820:D.2.4.10, 820:D.2.4.11
Water see Water tanks
Tantalum 484:Chap. 9, 484:13.3.5.2, 484:Annex E

Applications 484:E.6
Powder 484:9.4, 484:9.5, 484:9.6.5, 484:9.9.3, 484:A.9.4.1.2 to A.9.4.8.4, 484:A.9.5.1.1 to
A.9.5.4.1, 484:A.9.9.3.1, 484:E.3.1.1 to E.3.1.8, 484:E.3.3, 484:E.3.4, 484:E.4, 484:E.5
Beam melt 484:E.3.1.5 to E.3.1.8
Unrefined
Powder production plants 484:9.1, 484:9.4.4, 484:9.4.5, 484:9.4.7 to 9.4.9, 484:9.8, 484:A.9.1.1.5
to A.9.1.4.3, 484:A.9.4.4.3, 484:A.9.4.5.1 to A.9.4.5.2(5), 484:A.9.4.8.1, 484:A.9.4.8.4,
484:A.9.8.1.3 to A.9.8.3.3.2
Ultra fines 484:9.9.2.2
Tap conductors
Taps see Splices and taps
Tar kettles 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:16.7, 1:69.3.12.3.5, 1:A.16.7.1.6.2, 58:6.19.2.8, 58:6.23.3.5,

909:13.4.4.1, 909:A.13.4.4.1.2 see also Roofing kettles
Target fuel 921:5.10.2.1, 921:5.10.2.4, 921:5.10.2.8

Tarpaulins
Fire tests 701
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Task force
Task illumination
Task trained
Tasks
Definition 1001:3.3.12, 1002:3.3.22, 1003:3.3.14, 1005:3.3.37, 1006:3.3.213, 1031:3.3.20,
1033:3.3.8, 1035:3.3.37, 1037:3.3.21, 1041:3.3.4, 1061:3.3.13, 1071:3.3.27, 1081:3.3.26
Taxicab repair garages see Garages, Repair
TC 52:8.11.1.1
Definition 51:3.3.24, 52:3.3.48
Teams
Definition 1001:3.3.13, 1005:3.3.38, 1081:3.3.27, 1710:3.3.36, 1720:3.3.28
Design team
Definition 1:3.4.6, 101:3.3.49, 914:3.3.19, 914:A.3.3.19, 5000:3.3.154
Fire Fighter I as team member 1001:5.3.9 to 5.3.12, 1001:5.3.15, 1001:5.3.19, 1001:A.5.3.9,
1001:A.5.3.10, 1001:A.5.3.15
Fire Fighter II as team member 1001:6.2.2, 1001:6.3.1 to 6.3.3, 1001:6.4, 1001:A.6.2.2,
1001:A.6.3.1 toA.6.3.3, 1001:A.6.4.1, 1001:A.6.4.2
Fire investigations 921:14.1.3, 921:14.4
Hazardous materials response team
Definition 472:3.3.29, 472:A.3.3.31
Marine Fire Fighter II as team member 1005:6.2.1, 1005:6.3.3 to 6.3.7, 1005:6.3.9 to 6.3.12,
1005:A.6.3.5, 1005:A.6.3.6, 1005:A.6.3.11, 1005:A.6.3.12
Medical team specialist
Process team
Rescue see Rescue team
Site emergency team
Strike team
Technical rescue incidents see Rescue incidents
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Technical specialist
Definition 1521:3.3.51, 1521:A.3.3.51, 1561:3.3.58, 1561:A.3.3.58
Safety officer, assistance to 1521:4.1.4, 1521:4.4.4, 1521:6.1.13, 1521:6.4.2, 1521:6.5.2,
1521:A.4.1.4, 1521:A.4.4.4, 1521:A.6.1.13, 1521:A.6.4.2, 1521:A.6.4.4, 1521:A.6.5.2
Technical support areas

Definition 76:3.4.11, 76:A.3.4.11
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.1.2.2(6), 76:6.11.9, 76:6.13, 76:A.3.4.12, 76:F.8
Technically infeasible 101:43.2.2.5

Accessibility 5000:12.2.3, 5000:12.13.2.1
Definition 101:3.3.243, 5000:3.3.611
Technicians
Emergency medical see Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
Emergency vehicle technician professional qualifications 1071
Hazardous materials see Hazardous materials technicians
Rescue see Rescue technicians
Teepees
Telecommunication rooms
Electric generating plants 850:7.8.1, 850:A.7.8.1.5
Telecommunications
Definition 76:3.3.9
Telecommunications equipment 70:800.18, 70:800.170, 76:5.3.2, 76:5.5.2.1.6.2, 76:5.5.2.1.6.3,

76:7.6.3, 76:8.8, 76:8.8.3, 76:A.5.1.1, 76:A.5.3.2.1, 76:A.5.3.2.2, 76:A.7.6.3.2, 76:A.8.8.1 to A.8.8.3,
76:A.8.8.3, 76:C.1.9
Definition 76:3.6.8
Fire safety symbols 170:Table 8.5.2
Information technology equipment operations and 75:4.2
Telecommunications equipment areas 76:5.2.2.2, 76:5.5.2.1.6.2, 76:7.6, 76:A.7.6.1.2 to A.7.6.3.2,

76:F.2
Definition 76:3.4.12, 76:A.3.4.12
Telecommunications facilities 76
Telecommunications rooms
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Telecommunicators 1221:7.2, 1221:7.3, 1221:A.7.2.2, 1221:A.7.3.1 to A.7.3.3

Definition 1061:3.3.14, 1221:3.3.70
Telegraph systems 70:800
Telephone receiving equipment 1221:8.1, 1221:11.3.5 see also 911 service
Telephone systems
Commercial, use in public fire reporting 1221:6.2, 1221:A.6.2.1, 1221:A.6.2.2
Dispatch 1221:9.1.1.4(5), 1221:9.1.1.5.1(4), 1221:9.1.1.5.1(5), 1221:9.1.2, 1221:9.2.2,
1221:A.9.1.1.5.1(5), 1221:A.9.1.2
Electrical wiring and equipment 70:800
Emergency 1221:7.6.1(3), 1221:Chap. 8, 1221:A.7.6.1(3) see also 911 service
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.7.2.1, 130:5.7.2.3, 130:9.6.4.1, 130:9.6.5, 130:9.8.4,
130:9.12.5, 130:10.4, 130:10.5
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.5, 502:Table 7.2, 502:11.6.7, 502:12.5.3, 502:12.5.4,
502:12.9
Hunt groups 72:8.6.3.2.2.2, 72:A.8.6.3.2.2.2(A) to (F)
Parallel
Public switched telephone network 72:8.6.2.4.1(3), 72:8.6.3.1.2.2, 72:8.6.3.1.4, 72:8.6.3.2.1.1,
72:8.6.3.2.1.5(3), 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.1
Switched telephone network 72:8.5.3.4(1)
Two-way telephone communications service 72:4.4.7.2.2, 72:6.10, 72:A.6.10.1.6 to A.6.10.2
WATS (Wide Area Telephone Service)
Wildland fire fighting 1143:6.5.3.1, 1143:A.6.5.3
Telephones see also Telephone receiving equipment; Telephone systems

Accessibility 5000:12.17, 5000:12.45.3.3.2
Closed-circuit telephone 5000:12.17.1
Call forwarding equipment 72:8.6.3.2.1.5(7), 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.5(7)
Cellular 72:8.6.3.2.1.4, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.4(A)
Central station 72:A.8.3.6.1.6
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:A.6.7.1
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Fire station 1221:7.6.1(3), 1221:Chap. 8, 1221:A.7.6.1(3)
Directory listing 1221:8.2, 1221:A.8.2.1.3, 1221:A.8.2.2.6
Off-hook 72:6.10.1.7 to 6.10.1.9, 72:8.6.3.1.3, 72:8.6.3.2.1.3, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:A.8.6.3.2.1.3
On-hook 72:8.6.3.1.3
One-way (outgoing only) 72:8.5.3.4(2)
Series reporting systems 72:9.5.4
Street boxes 72:9.4.2.4
TDD/TTY (text) 1221:7.2.8, 1221:7.4.18, 1221:7.4.19, 1221:11.3.8, 1221:A.7.4.18
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2
Textual appliances 72:7.8.2
Telescopic
Telescopic seating see Folding and telescopic seating
Telescoping booms see Booms
Television and television equipment 70:810

Cable TV
Definition 76:3.3.2
Manufactured housing 225:8.9, 225:A.8.9
Community antenna (CATV) 70:820
Fire investigations 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:24.6.14
Production facilities see Production facilities (motion picture and television)
Soundstages see Soundstages (motion picture, television)
Temperature
Absolute temperature 921:5.5.4.1
Definition 921:3.3.1, 921:A.3.3.1
Ambient see Ambient temperature
Autoignition see Autoignition temperature
Average upper gas layer
Blackbody see Blackbody temperature
Core body 1584:4.2.1, 1584:A.4.2.2, 1584:A.6.2.6
Definition 1584:3.3.6, 1584:A.3.3.6
Definition 921:3.3.162, 921:A.3.3.162
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Effective fire
Elevated 105:4.3.3, 105:A.1.3.1, 105:A.4.3.3
Definition 105:3.3.5.2, 105:A.3.3.3.2
Ignition see Ignition temperature
Marking, of pressurized enclosures 496:4.5, 496:4.9.3, 496:4.11.2(4), 496:A.4.5
Self-ignition 921:16.10.2.11
Water see Water temperature supervision
Temperature gauges 20:11.2.4.6
Temperature switches 86:6.6.2

Excessive water
High-oil
High water
Low-oil
Tempering air
Temples see Places of worship
Temporary
Definition 102:3.3.19, 1124:3.3.75, 5000:3.3.612, 5000:32.1.3.10
Temporary electrical installations see Wiring, Temporary
Temporary flight restriction (TFR)

Temporary installations (flame effects before an audience) 160:5.1.2.2, 160:5.1.3.2.1, 160:5.5.1,

160:11.3, 160:Table A.3.3.19, 160:A.5.1.2, 160:A.5.5.1(3), 160:A.9.3.2.6(2), 160:A.11.3
Temporary platforms see Platforms
Temporary structures see Structures
Tenable environment 92A:4.1.2, 92A:4.4, 92A:4.5, 92A:4.6.3.2, 92A:5.1.1, 92A:A.4.1.2, 92A:A.4.4,

92A:A.4.5, 92B:4.1.2(1), 92B:4.5.3.1, 92B:4.5.3.2, 92B:4.5.3.3, 92B:G.1.2, 130:7.2.1(1), 130:B.2,
130:E.3
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Definition 92A:3.3.17, 92A:A.3.3.17, 92B:3.3.21, 105:3.3.6, 130:3.3.46, 502:3.3.42
Smoke door assemblies and 105:1.2, 105:A.1.2, 105:A.1.3, 105:A.4.3.1
Tunnel 502:Table 7.2, 502:7.6.2(3), 502:7.14.2, 502:7.14.4.3, 502:A.7.6.2(3), 502:A.7.14.4.3,
502:Annex B
Tenders, diver
Tenders, movable fuel storage 58:5.2.7.2, 58:9.3.4, 58:9.5

Definition 58:3.3.44, 58:A.3.3.44
Tensile strength
Definition 54:3.3.99, 1851:3.3.98
Tensioned-membrane structures 1:25.5.2, 1:25.6.4, 101:11.9.2, 101:11.9.4, 101:11.10.1.3,

101:11.10.4, 101:11.10.6, 102:7.1, 102:7.3, 102:7.5.3, 102:A.7.3.2, 102:A.7.5.3, 5000:32.2.1.1,
5000:32.2.3, 5000:32.2.5.3, 5000:A.32.2.3.2, 5000:A.32.2.5.3
Definition 101:3.3.240.10, 102:3.3.20, 5000:3.3.601.15, 5000:32.1.3.9.4
Tents 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:25.1, 1:25.1.2, 1:25.2, 1:A.25.1.6, 1:A.25.1.8, 101:11.11, 102,
914:15.7.1, 5000:16.4.8.3.5, 5000:32.3, 5000:32.7.5.3(2)
Definition 101:3.3.247, 101:A.3.3.247, 102:3.3.21, 102:A.3.3.21, 1194:C.6, 5000:3.3.617,
5000:32.1.3.11, 5000:A.3.3.617, 5000:A.32.1.3.11
Fire tests 701
Fireworks and
Displays 1123:5.3
Sales in tents see Fireworks, Consumer
Private party
Definition 101:3.3.247.1, 102:3.3.17, 5000:3.3.617.1, 5000:32.1.3.11.1
Terminals, computer
Terminals, electrical
Connections to 70:110.14, 70:250.8, 70:250.68, 70E:400.10
Definition 79:3.3.105, 99:3.3.177
Electric discharge tubing, signs, etc. 70:600.42
Identification
Flat conductor cable 70:322.120(C)
Motors, controllers 70:430.9(A)
Polarity 70:200.9 to 200.11
Wiring device 70:250.126
MI cables, seals 70:332.40(B)
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Motor 70:430.9(A), 70:430.12, 70:430.245(A)
Terminals, lightning protection

Air see Air terminals (lightning protection)
Ground see Ground terminals
Terminals (structures) see also Storage occupancies

Airport see Airport terminal buildings
Bulk see Bulk terminals
Marine see Marine terminals
Terminations (duct system) 96:7.8, 96:14.4.4, 96:A.7.8

Terminations (incident)
Terrain
Definition 1670:3.3.144, 1670:A.3.3.144
Terrain hazard
Definition 1670:3.3.145, 1670:A.3.3.145
Terrorist activities 422:7.4, 921:12.3, 921:22.4.9.3.7(A), 921:A.22.4.9.3, 1500:8.3.6, 1500:8.3.7,

1500:8.10, 1500:A.8.10.1 to A.8.10.5 see also CBRN
Mass notification systems design for 72:E.1.3, 72:E.2.2
Terrorist attacks 730:6.9, 730:10.5, 730:B.3

Homeland Security Advisory System 730:10.5.2, 730:Annex B
Special events 730:22.3.6(A)
Tertiary wastewater treatment see Advanced (tertiary) wastewater treatment
Test baths 30B:5.4.4, 30B:5.5.3, 30B:5.13.5, 30B:A.5.4.4

Definition 30B:3.4.10, 30B:A.3.3.4.10
Test cells, engine see Engine test cells
Testimony, fire investigations 921:11.5.2.3, 921:A.11.5.1
Testing facilities, incidental see Incidental testing facilities
Copyright NFPA
Testing (trench or excavation rescue)
Tests, fire see Fire tests
Tests, hydrostatic see Hydrostatic testing
Tests, standard methods of see also Fire tests; specific types of equipment and systems
Cleanrooms, measurement of flammability of materials in, using fire propagation apparatus 287
Potential heat of building materials 259
Upholstered furniture, ignition resistance of see Upholstered furniture
Textiles see also Fabrics

Definition 265:3.3.2, 265:A.3.3.2, 705:3.3.3, 1851:3.3.99, 1951:3.3.116, 1971:3.3.139,
1975:3.3.25, 1977:3.3.87, 2112:3.3.10.1
Electrostatic hazard, health care facilities 99:20.3.1.5.4, 99:A.20.3.1.5.4, 99:C.20.1.1.3.4,
99:E.6.6.8.8, 99:E.6.6.9.5, 99:E.6.6.10.4 to E.6.6.10.8, 99:E.8.3
Field flame test for 705
Flame resistant
Fabric characteristics 2113:4.3.1(2), 2113:A.4.3.1(2), 2113:Annex B
Fabric performance 2113:Table B.1
Fire tests 701, 2113:Table B.1
Thermal shrinkage 2113:Table B.1
Thread melting resistance 2113:Table B.1
Wildland fire fighting, for 1977:7.1.2, 1977:7.5.2, 1977:8.3
Flame-retardant treatments 701:D.3, 701:D.4
Flammability tests 921:16.10.2.13, 921:16.10.2.16
Hypobaric facilities, use in 99B:5.1.7, 99B:5.6.2
Multilayered, fire tests of 701
Protective clothing
Proximity/structural fire fighting 1971:7.1.13.1, 1971:7.1.13.3, 1971:7.1.13.4, 1971:8.2.1.2,
1971:8.2.1.4, 1971:8.2.8, 1971:8.2.10, 1971:8.12.1, 1971:8.14.3.2.1, 1971:8.14.3.2.2,
1971:8.14.3.2.4, 1971:8.14.4.1 to 8.14.4.3, 1971:8.25.7, 1971:8.25.8
Wildland fire fighting 1977:7.1.2, 1977:7.5.2, 1977:8.3
Station/work uniforms 1975:1.1.2, 1975:1.2.1.1, 1975:Chap. 6 to 8, 1975:B.3
Wall and ceiling materials 101:10.2.4.1, 101:12.7.5.3.4(5), 101:13.7.5.3.4, 101:A.10.2.4.1
Fire tests 265
Textual appliances
Audible 72:7.8, 72:A.7.8.1.2
Copyright NFPA
TDD/TTY (telephone) 1221:7.2.8, 1221:7.4.18, 1221:7.4.19, 1221:11.3.8, 1221:A.7.4.18
Visible 72:7.9, 72:A.7.9, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.3.6.4
Theaters 5000:7.6.3.8, 5000:12.6.2.6, 5000:16.1.6.1, 5000:16.3.4.1, 5000:D.4.3.3.8 see also

Assembly occupancies; Stages (theater)
Change of use requirements 5000:15.7.2.4.1(9)
Electrical wiring and systems 70:520
Emergency lighting systems 70:700
Pyrotechnics, use of see Pyrotechnics
Theatrical flashpowder see also Salute powder (flash powder)

Definition 1124:D.1.43, 1126:D.1.35
Theft prevention
Employees, retail establishments 730:18.4.1, 730:A.18.4.1.1
Theft-resistant construction 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.3.2, 495:9.6.1, 495:9.6.2, 495:9.6.3.1,

495:9.6.4, 495:9.6.5, 495:A.9.6.1(3)
Theoretical air
Theoretical critical fire area see Critical fire area
Theoretical heat of combustion

Therapeutic equipment 70:517.73(B)

High-frequency diathermy equipment
Definition 70:517.2
Therapeutic pools and tubs see Pools (wading, therapeutic, etc.)
Thermal barriers (protective clothing)

Definition 1851:3.3.100, 1971:3.3.140
Proximity/structural fire fighting garments
Design requirements 1971:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1971:6.1.9.4, 1971:6.1.10.3, 1971:6.7.2.4,
1971:6.10.3.1, 1971:6.10.3.3, 1971:A.6.1.2, 1971:A.6.1.3
Performance requirements 1971:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 1971:7.1.12, 1971:7.1.17, 1971:7.2.2
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.4.5.1, 1851:12.2, 1851:A.5.1.5, 1851:Table A.7.1.9,
Copyright NFPA
1851:A.12.2.1, 1851:A.12.2.3.1
Test methods 1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.1.2, 1971:8.6.3.2, 1971:8.6.8, 1971:8.12.7.1,
1971:8.12.7.2, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(a), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(f)
Thermal barriers (structural) 5000:37.4.4(3), 5000:37.4.4.1, 5000:48.3.3, 5000:48.4.1.3,

5000:48.4.1.8.3(1)
Definition 13:3.3.18, 13R:3.3.10, 101:3.3.24.3, 101:A.3.3.24.3, 914:3.3.6.3, 914:A.3.3.6.3,
5000:3.3.47.3, 5000:A.3.3.47.3
Marine 13:A.25.2.2
Definition 13:3.10.9, 13:25.1.3(9), 13:A.25.1.3(9)
Thermal clearances, aerosol generator 2010:4.2.4, 2010:5.2.6.1, 2010:6.1.4.1.2, 2010:6.1.4.2

Thermal devices 70:240.9
Thermal dryer systems, for coal 120:6.4.2.4, 120:6.4.2.5, 120:6.4.3, 120:A.6.4.2.5
Thermal envelope area 501:8.3, 501:8.5.1, 501:8.5.1.2, 501:A.8.5.1.1

Thermal expansion 921:6.2.9, 921:A.6.2.9

Definition 921:3.3.164, 921:A.3.3.164
Thermal inertia 921:5.5.2.3 to 5.5.2.5, 921:5.5.3.1, 921:5.7.1, 921:5.7.4.2.4, 921:7.2.3.3,

921:18.3.3(C)
Thermal oil heating systems

Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:8.3, 664:8.11.2.2, 664:8.11.2.3, 664:A.8.3,
664:A.8.11.2.2
Thermal oil used as heat transfer fluid 664:8.3.1.1, 664:A.8.3.1.1(1) to A.8.3.1.1(5)

Thermal oxidizers 86:Chap. 9, 86:A.1.1.2

Thermal protection, electrical equipment

Lighting fixtures70:410.115(C), 70:410.130(E)
Thermal protection, garments for see also Protective clothing

Definition 600:3.3.28, 1081:3.3.28, 1081:A.3.3.28
Fire brigades 600:1.4.4(3), 600:1.4.5(3), 600:1.4.6.1(3), 600:1.4.6.2, 600:4.2.4, 600:5.3, 600:6.3,
600:7.3, 600:A.6.3.2.1, 600:A.7.3.6
Thermal protection, manufactured housing 501:Chap. 8

Copyright NFPA
Thermal protective performance (TPP) 1977:7.3.4, 1977:8.22
Thermal recovery unit 96:9.3.1, 96:9.3.2, 96:11.1.8

Thermal response parameter (TRP) 287:1.2.3.2, 287:1.2.3.3, 287:1.2.4.1, 287:7.1, 287:8.2,

287:9.3, 287:A.7.1.12
Thermal sensitivity 13:3.6.1, 13:8.3.3, 13:8.4.8.1(4), 13:A.8.3.3.1

Thermal spraying
Thermit welding 241:5.1.4, 241:A.5.1.4.1, 241:A.5.1.4.2

Thermite reaction 484:13.5.2.2(20)

Definition 484:3.3.39, 484:A.3.3.39
Thermoplastics 921:Fig. 5.2.2, 921:5.7.4.1.1.3, 921:5.7.4.1.1.4, 921:5.7.4.2, 921:Table 6.2.8.2,

921:7.2.3.7.2, 921:8.2.3, 921:8.10.5.1, 5000:8.16.3.2.2
Definition 921:3.3.166, 5000:3.3.388.16, 5000:48.2.3.1, 5000:A.3.3.388.16
Roof coverings 5000:Table 38.9.3.1, 5000:Table 38.9.12.1
Thermoset plastics 921:5.7.4.1.1.3, 921:5.7.4.2

Definition 921:3.3.167, 5000:3.3.388.17, 5000:48.2.3.2, 5000:A.3.3.388.17
Roof coverings 5000:Table 38.9.12.1
Thermostats 54:9.8, 921:8.8.3

Electric switch type
Integral gas valve type
Thimbles (chimneys) 211:7.1.9, 211:8.2.2.2.7, 211:9.7.1, 211:10.6.4.2, 211:10.6.4.3, 211:14.4.2.2

Thimbles (rope) 1925:15.7.3.1

Third party
Definition 318:3.3.28, 1031:3.3.21
Thorax
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Thread joint compounds 54:5.6.7.4

Threads, screw see Screw threads, fire hose connections
Threshold
Throw bags 1006:11.1.7, 1006:A.11.1.6, 1006:Table G.1

Throwlines 1983:5.1.6, 1983:5.2.6, 1983:6.6, 1983:7.3, 1983:7.3.4, 1983:8.2, 1983:8.9, 1983:8.10,

1983:A.5.1.1.8, 1983:A.5.1.6.1, 1983:A.5.1.6.8, 1983:A.6.1.1, 1983:A.6.6.1, 1983:A.7.1.3,
1983:A.7.3.2
Definition 1983:3.3.50.5.1
Thrusters 1925:6.1.1.1, 1925:6.14.4, 1925:13.4.3, 1925:13.9

Thunderstorms see also Lightning; Lightning protection

Personal safety during 780:I.1.5 to I.1.7, 780:Annex M
Tides 1405:4.2
Rescue incidents 1006:11.1.3, 1006:11.1.8(A)
Definition 1006:3.3.218, 1006:A.3.3.218
Tables 1006:11.1.1, 1006:15.1.1, 1006:A.11.1.1
Tidal range 307:4.3.3.3.3
Ties, outdoor storage of 1:31.3.1.1(3), 1:31.3.5, 1:A.31.3.5.1.1 to A.31.3.5.3.5
Ties (manufactured housing) 501:6.6.3, 501:6.6.4

Diagonal 501:6.6.1.2, 501:6.6.2.2(2), 501:6.6.3(3), 501:6.6.4
Definition 225:3.3.31.1, 501:6.2.11.1
Vertical 501:6.6.2.2(2), 501:6.6.3(3), 501:6.6.3(4), 501:6.6.4
Definition 225:3.3.31.2, 501:6.2.11.2
Tight (suffix)
Tiller aerial apparatus

Copyright NFPA
Operators 1002:1.4.6, 1002:Chap. 7
Time see Dispatch time; Response time
Time to
Timers
Appliance 921:24.5.9.1
Incendiary device 921:22.2.7.2
Tip (ladder) 1931:4.1.3.3

Tires, rubber 1:Fig. A.34.8.1(g)

Aggressive tire tread
Aircraft, fires of 402:12.4.1, 402:12.4.3, 402:12.4.4, 402:12.5
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:4.2.1.2, 414:4.7, 414:6.2.1(6), 414:A.4.1.5,
414:A.4.2.1, 414:A.4.2.1.2, 414:A.4.2.2.1, 414:A.4.7.2
Banded
Definition 1:3.3.225.1, 13:3.9.4.1
Definition 1:3.3.237.1, 13:3.9.4.10
Fuel, processing as 850:9.6, 850:A.9.6.1.1 to A.9.6.4.3
Rebuilding plants 1:Table 1.12.20(a)
Scrap see Scrap tires
Storage 1:13.3.2.25.5, 1:20.15.4, 1:34.1.1, 1:34.8, 1:34.8.3.1.3, 1:A.34.1.1.2(7), 1:Fig.
A.34.8.1(e), 1:Fig. A.34.8.1(f), 1:A.34.8.1 to A.34.8.3.1.1, 13:3.9.4.9, 13:8.3.2.7, 13:8.5.6.5,
13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:13.2.1, 13:Chap. 18, 13:A.3.9.4.9, 13:A.8.3.2.7, 1145:6.2.3,
5000:30.3.5.2
Definitions 1:3.3.225, 13:3.9.4
Outside storage 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:33.1.7, 1:33.1.8, 1:33.7, 1:Chap. 33, 1:A.33.7.5
Sprinklered buildings, fire fighting recommendations for 1:Annex M
Titanium 484:Chap. 10, 484:13.5.2.2(9), 484:13.5.2.2(11), 484:13.5.2.2(12), 484:Annex F

Aircraft, use in 402:8.2.5, 402:12.2.6, 402:12.6
Fines 484:10.7.5, 484:13.5.2.2(11)
Production and processing facilities 5000:6.4.2.63
Toasters (household appliance) 921:24.6.3

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Toasters (solvent extraction plants) 36:8.4, 36:8.10.6, 36:B.11
Toe (trench wall)

Toecap 1951:6.1.4.3, 1951:6.1.4.7, 1951:6.2.4.3, 1951:6.2.4.7, 1971:7.10.15

Definition 1951:3.3.117, 1971:3.3.141
Toilets 5000:12.13, 5000:12.16.8, 5000:12.44.3, 5000:12.45.5.5

Gas-fired 54:10.25, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:Table 12.8.4.4, 921:9.8.7
Guest rooms 5000:12.45.3.2.4, 5000:12.45.3.2.5
Health care occupancies 5000:12.23, 5000:12.45.2.4, 5000:19.3.6.3.1.3, 5000:19.3.6.4.2
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.1.1, 501:4.3.3.3, 501:4.7, 501:4.11.1, 501:6.5.7.2, 501:9.3.1.2,
501:9.6.1.1, 501:9.6.2.1.3, 501:9.7.2.2, 501:9.9.2.6, 501:9.9.2.8, 501:9.10.4.1, 501:9.11.3.1
Portable 5000:12.3.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.2.3, 1192:7.5.7.6, 1192:7.6.4
Trap arm 1192:7.6.4.1
Unisex 5000:12.13.2.1, 5000:12.13.2.2
Tonnage
Tools see also Equipment

Cartridge-actuated 654:9.4
Electrical
Portable 70B:Chap. 20, 70B:B.1.10, 70B:Table I.1
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.11.1, 36:6.8, 36:A.6.8
Electrical preventive maintenance, for 70B:5.3.7, 70B:6.2.5.1, 70B:6.2.5.2
Ferrous metal 1124:4.9.6, 1124:5.4.8.1, 1124:5.4.8.2, 1124:A.4.9.6
Fire department 1500:6.1.5, 1500:6.5, 1500:7.18.2, 1500:A.6.1.5, 1500:A.7.18.2
Hand, used in wildfires 1143:A.6.3.1.2
Investigator's special
Definition 1033:3.3.9.1, 1033:A.3.3.9.1
Machine see Machine tools
Nonsparking 1124:5.4.7, 1124:5.7.10, 1124:6.12.2(2), 1124:7.3.20.4, 1124:A.4.9.6
Copyright NFPA
Propellant-actuated 655:4.6.6, 655:A.4.6.6
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:13.3.8
Woodworking 664:7.16
Rescue 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:Annex G
Basic extrication 1006:10.1.4, 1006:10.1.7, 1006:10.1.8, 1006:10.1.10, 1006:10.2.2,
1006:10.2.4, 1006:10.2.5, 1006:17.3.12
Cave rescue (cache) 1006:18.2.5, 1006:18.2.9, 1006:18.2.12, 1006:18.2.14, 1006:18.3.5,
1006:A.18.2.5, 1006:A.18.2.14
Confined space 1006:7.1.2 to 7.1.5, 1006:7.2.3, 1006:A.7.1.4
Mine/tunnel rescue 1006:17.3.3 to 17.3.5, 1006:17.3.7, 1006:17.3.9 to 17.3.11, 1006:17.3.13,
1006:17.3.14, 1006:17.3.16, 1006:A.17.3.5, 1006:A.17.3.7
Powered 1936
Structural collapse rescue 1006:9.1.2, 1006:9.1.5, 1006:9.1.6, 1006:9.1.10 to 9.1.13,
1006:9.2.2, 1006:9.2.5, 1006:9.2.6, 1006:9.2.10 to 9.2.15, 1006:A.9.1.6, 1006:A.9.1.10
Trench rescue 1006:8.1.4, 1006:8.1.5, 1006:8.2.1 to 8.2.4, 1006:8.2.6, 1006:A.8.1.5,
1006:A.8.2.6
Vehicle/machinery 1006:10.1.5
Water rescue 1006:11.1.4, 1006:12.1.3, 1006:12.1.4, 1006:12.2.1, 1006:13.1.3, 1006:14.1.2,
1006:14.1.3, 1006:14.2.2, 1006:A.13.1.3
Wilderness rescue 1006:16.1.2, 1006:16.1.10, 1006:A.16.1.2
Semiconductor fabrication facility use 318:7.1.3.1, 318:10.2, 318:10.3.1, 318:10.5, 318:10.8,
318:A.7.1.3.1.1, 318:A.10.2, 318:A.10.5.1.2, 318:A.10.8, 318:C.2, 318:C.3
Special 20:14.3.3
Standard
Top guards 730:6.4.3.7

Topography
Torch-applied roofing systems see Roofing systems
Torch fire
Passive protection materials, LP-Gas containers, testing of 290:1.2, 290:Chap. 5, 290:7.2 to 7.4,
290:7.7, 290:8.1(5)(b), 290:8.1(5)(c), 290:A.1.3.2, 290:A.7.2.3
Torches, use of see Hot work; Welding and cutting
Torching
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Tormentors or tormentor poles see Staypoles
Torque box 1911:19.8.4, 1911:19.8.5.3, 1911:19.9.4, 1911:19.10.4, 1911:A.19.8.4.16.2

Torque converter
Torque value
Torso
Lower torso
Upper torso
Total burns
Total compartment water mist application systems 750:6.2.2, 750:A.6.2.2.2

Total flooding
Total flooding systems

Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:4.2.6, 2010:7.1.1.1, 2010:7.3.1, 2010:7.5
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.1, 12:4.4.4.2, 12:4.5.6.1, 12:4.6.5.6.1, 12:4.8.3.4,
12:Chap. 5, 12:A.4.5.6.2.2, 12:Annex D
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:1.4.2.3, 2001:5.3.1, 2001:5.5, 2001:7.7.2.3,
2001:A.1.4.2, 2001:A.5.5.1 to A.5.5.3, 2001:A.7.7.2.3
Marine systems 2001:8.2.1, 2001:8.8.4, 2001:A.8.2.1, 2001:A.8.8.4
Definition 17:3.4.6, 2001:3.3.31, 2010:3.3.25
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:5.6.1.1, 17:Chap. 6, 17:9.2, 17:A.5.6.1.1, 17:A.7.2.1
Gaseous extinguishing systems see Gaseous extinguishing systems
Halon 1301 extinguishing systems 12A:5.5, 12A:Annex K
Medium- and high-expansion foam extinguishing systems 11:6.4(1), 11:6.12, 11:A.6.12.2 to
A.6.12.10.4
Total head (H) (definitions)

Discharge 20:3.3.23.2
Horizontal pumps 20:3.3.23.3.1, 20:A.3.3.23.3.1
Rated 20:3.3.23.4
Copyright NFPA
Suction 20:3.3.23.5
Vertical turbine pumps 20:3.3.23.3.2, 20:A.3.3.23.3.2
Total quality management

Totally enclosed motors

Fan-cooled 20:9.5.2.4
Nonventilated 20:9.5.2.4
Tote box
Definition 42:3.3.8
Tote box storerooms 42:6.7

Definition 42:3.3.9
Touch potential
Definition70E:100.I
Touring production
Tourist operation
Tow hooks 1901:12.3.5, 1901:A.12.3.5, 1912:5.11.6, 1912:6.11.6
Towboats see Towing craft
Towers 1:13.7.2.27.1, 101:11.3, 101:A.11.3.1.3.1(2), 5000:7.4.3.6.1, 5000:31.6, 5000:32.14,

5000:A.31.6.1.1(3) see also Air traffic control, airport
Definition 101:3.3.249, 5000:3.3.623
Drill 1402:5.1, 1402:Chap. 9, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:14.2.2
Elevators 101:7.2.13.1, 101:A.7.2.13.1, 5000:11.2.13, 5000:A.11.2.13
Marine 61:4.6
Definition 61:3.3.7
Means of egress 5000:11.2.9.1(2), 5000:11.2.11.1(2), 5000:31.6.2 to 31.6.11
Metal, lightning protection of 780:5.4, 780:B.1.2
Observation/control (fire service training centers) 1402:8.17, 1402:A.8.17.1
Steel, supporting water tanks 22:4.2.1.2 to 4.2.1.4, 22:4.2.2, 22:4.3.2, 22:Chap. 13, 22:14.6.3.1,
22:14.6.3.3
Copyright NFPA
Tread devices, alternating 101:7.2.11.1(3)
Water see Water tower apparatus
Water-cooling see Water-cooling towers
Towing craft 1925:Table 11.2.2.1, 1925:15.9, 1925:19.3.25, 1925:A.15.9, 1925:B.3.5
Towing craft (towboats) 301:Chap. 19, 312:5.3(6), 312:5.5.2, 312:A.5.5.2, 1405:7.7

Definition 301:3.3.45, 1405:3.3.71
Towing operations
By marine fire-fighting vessels 1925:Table 11.2.2.1, 1925:15.9, 1925:19.3.25, 1925:A.15.9,
1925:B.3.5
By towing companies 1405:7.7
Town halls see Business occupancies
Townhouses 5000:22.4, 5000:25.1.1.3, 5000:38.2.2(1), 5000:A.22.1.1.2 see also Dwellings

Toxic chemicals
Definition 472:I.2.4
Industrial chemicals 1951:7.3.1.3
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles for 1994
Definition 1851:3.3.101, 1951:3.3.120, 1971:3.3.144, 1994:3.3.67
Toxic gas see Gas, Toxic
Toxic materials 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:Table 60.1.3.3(b), 1:Table 60.2.6.5,
1:Chap. 68, 5000:6.3.2.4.5(3), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(a) to (h)
Definition 1:3.3.156.11, 306:3.3.18, 326:3.3.26, 329:3.3.22, 329:A.3.3.22, 901:3.3.99,
5000:3.3.388.18
Secondary containment 1:Table 60.4.10.1.5.2.1
Ventilation of 5000:49.2.2.1.4 to 49.2.2.1.8
Toxic vapors see Vapors
Toxicity
Aerosol extinguishing systems 2010:5.2.4, 2010:A.5.2.4, 2010:Annex B
Aircraft interior 402:8.2.7, 402:10.6.2, 402:11.1.5, 402:11.2.5, 402:11.2.7
Anesthetizing locations 99:C.13.1.2.2
Building materials 921:7.2.3.5
Combustion products 99:B.4.2
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Definition 326:3.3.27, 329:3.3.23
Fish 1150:4.2.1.2, 1150:5.1.2
Foam chemicals 1150:4.2.1.1, 1150:4.2.1.2, 1150:4.3.2.1, 1150:5.1.1, 1150:5.1.2
Oxygen see Oxygen
Respiratory therapy 99:B.6.2.2
Tanks, testing of 326:6.1.3 to 6.1.6, 326:A.6.1.5
Tests to determine toxic potency data 269
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:1.3.2, 820:8.1.3.1, 820:9.1.1.2, 820:10.11.1.1,
820:D.4
Trace number
Trachea
Tracheotomy tube
Definition 99:3.3.178.2, 99:A.3.3.178.2
Track lighting 70:220.43(B), 70:410 .XV
Tracks
Fire door 80:8.1.3.1.1, 80:8.4.3.2, 80:9.1.3.1, 80:10.4.3.1.1, 80:10.4.3.1.2, 80:10.4.3.2.1,
80:10.4.3.2.2, 80:14.2.2.3.5, 80:20.4.1.2.4, 80:20.4.1.2.5, 80:20.6.8.6, 80:Figs. A.4.6.4(a) to (g),
80:A.8.4.3.1, 80:A.9.1.3.1, 80:A.10.4.3.1.2
Brackets 80:A.8.4.3.1
Marine terminals 307:4.2.4.3.1, 307:4.2.6.2.7, 307:4.2.6.2.9, 307:Fig. B.1(a)
Race see Racetracks
Railroad see Railways
Tractor-drawn vehicles 1901:12.3.2.6, 1901:14.4, 1901:A.14.4.3
Tractors 58:6.23.5.2, 58:11.9.1.11, 307:10.1, 307:A.10.1.3
Traffic control 1006:10.1.2, 1006:17.2.2(A), 1006:18.2.1, 1006:A.8.1.2, 1006:A.10.1.2

Highways, bridges, and tunnels 502:4.3.1(7), 502:4.4.2, 502:6.2, 502:7.2(2), 502:Table 7.2,
502:7.6, 502:8.3, 502:A.7.6.2(3)
Suburban and rural areas, developments in 1141:5.2.11, 1141:5.2.18, 1141:5.2.19, 1141:A.5.2.18
Traffic control devices 1006:10.1.2, 1006:18.2.1(B), 1006:A.10.1.2

Traffic incidents 1500:8.7, 1500:A.8.7

Copyright NFPA
Traffic patterns
Trailers (incendiary fires) 921:6.3.7.10.1, 921:6.3.7.10.2, 921:16.3.5.1.1, 921:22.2.2
Trailers (marine fire-fighting vessels) 1925:20.3.2, 1925:20.4, 1925:A.20.4.1
Trailers (vehicle) see also Semitrailers

Aircraft fuel servicing 407:4.3.7.7, 407:4.3.10, 407:4.3.16.5
Camping see Camping trailers
Construction sites, at 241:4.2, 241:A.4.2.1, 241:A.4.2.2
Definition 407:3.3.30, 407:3.3.31
Explosives transported/stored in 495:6.5.1(5), 495:7.4.3, 495:Table 9.3.1(a) Note, 495:9.8.6,
495:12.3, 495:A.12.3(3)
Fifth wheel see Fifth wheel trailers
LP-Gas 58:5.2.7.2(B), 58:5.2.7.2(D), 58:6.23.5.2, 58:9.1.1(2), 58:9.5, 58:11.9.1.11
Park see Recreational park trailers
Tank full 407:4.3.7.7, 407:4.3.10, 407:4.3.16.5
Definition 385:3.3.10.1, 407:3.3.30
Travel see Travel trailers
Tube trailers
Definition 55:3.3.57, 55:A.3.3.57
Trained 96:10.9.2, 96:A.10.9.2

Definition 17A:3.3.17, 96:3.3.48, 96:A.3.3.48
Trainers (animal)
Training see also Employees; Training facilities, fire service

Airport fire fighters see Aircraft rescue and fire fighting services, Personnel
Definition 600:3.3.29, 1401:3.3.12
Fire brigades 600:4.1.1(11), 600:4.1.3.1, 600:4.1.3.3, 600:4.2.1, 600:4.3, 600:4.4.4.4,
600:4.7.1.1, 600:5.2, 600:6.2, 600:7.2, 600:A.1.4.2, 600:A.4.1.2, 600:A.4.3.3 to A.4.3.13,
600:A.4.7.1.1, 600:A.5.2.1, 600:A.5.2.3
Fire departments and emergency service organizations 1201:4.11, 1201:5.5.2.1, 1201:A.4.11.3.1,
1201:A.4.11.3.8.3, 1500:Chap. 5, 1500:6.3.5, 1500:7.9.1, 1500:7.9.3, 1500:8.7.11, 1500:A.6.3.5,
1500:A.7.9.1.1, 1500:A.8.7.11
Center for fire service personnel see Training facilities, fire service
Dwelling fire safety surveys, for 1452
Equipment used for 1500:6.5.6 to 6.5.8, 1500:A.6.4.1
Instructors, professional qualifications 1041
Law enforcement support operations 1500:8.10.11, 1500:8.10.12
Copyright NFPA
Live fire training evolutions 1403
Marine vessel fires 1405:5.5.1, 1405:9.6, 1405:Chap. 10, 1405:14.6
Mutual aid, for 1201:4.6.3
Public safety telecommunicator 1061:1.3.8, 1061:A.1.3.8, 1061:Annex C
Rehabilitation for fire department members 1584
Reports and records 1401, 1500:4.6.4, 1500:A.4.6.4
Respiratory protection 1404
Vehicle operations 1451
Wildland fire fighting 1500:Annex E
Initial emergency scene operations 1410
Security officers 601:Chap. 7
Tabletop 402:4.1.3, 403:4.2.2, 403:4.2.3, 403:D.14
Definition 402:3.3.91, 403:3.3.19
Technical rescue incidents, for 1670
Training coordinator, fire brigade 600:4.3.7, 600:A.4.3.7

Definition 600:3.3.17, 1081:3.3.13
Training facilities, fire service 1402

Acquired structures (live fire training evolutions) 1403:Chap. 4, 1403:9.1.2, 1403:9.1.3,
1403:A.9.1.2
Exterior props and fires 1402:5.1(3), 1402:5.1(4), 1402:13.2.2, 1402:13.2.3, 1402:13.2.6,
1402:13.8.3, 1402:Chap. 13, 1403:Chap. 7, 1403:Chap. 8
Initial fire attack 1410:5.1
Live fire training structures 1402:5.1(3), 1402:Chap. 10
Acquired structures 1403:Chap. 4, 1403:9.1.2, 1403:9.1.3, 1403:A.9.1.2
Combination buildings 1402:Chap. 12
Definition 1403:3.3.11.2, 1403:A.3.3.11.2
Drill towers 1402:5.1, 1402:Chap. 9, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:14.2.2
Gas-fired training structures 1403:Chap. 5
Non-gas-fired training structures 1403:Chap. 6
Smoke buildings 1402:Chap. 11, 1402:12.1.3, 1402:A.12.1
Training officers 1201:4.11.3, 1201:A.4.11.3.1, 1201:A.4.11.3.8.3, 1401:4.1.1, 1401:5.1.2.1

Fire service instructors, professional qualifications 1041
Trains see Railways
Trainways 130:4.3.2, 130:Chap. 6, 130:Chap. 7, 130:10.4, 130:B.8, 130:Annex B

Copyright NFPA
Transceivers
Transfer area
Definition 59A:3.3.22, 59A:A.3.3.22
Transfer devices 1006:6.2.2(B), 1006:7.1.5, 1006:9.1.9, 1006:10.1.9, 1006:17.3.14, 1006:18.2.12,

1006:18.2.14, 1006:A.9.1.9, 1006:A.18.2.14
Definition 1006:3.3.224, 1670:3.3.148
Transfer grilles 101:18.3.6.4, 101:19.3.6.4, 101:28.3.6.4, 101:29.3.6.4, 101:30.3.6.4, 101:31.3.6.4,

101:32.2.3.6.3, 101:32.3.3.6.6, 101:33.2.3.6.3, 101:43.10.4.5, 101:43.10.5.4, 5000:19.3.6.4,
5000:23.3.5.4, 5000:24.3.6.6, 5000:25.3.6.6, 5000:26.2.3.6.4, 5000:26.3.3.6.6
Transfer of liquid LP-Gas see LP-Gas, Transfer of liquid
Transfer pumps see Pumps, Transfer
Transfer switches
Automatic 20:10.8.1.3, 110:6.2, 110:A.6.2.1 to A.6.2.16
Critical operations power systems70:585.24
Emergency power supply systems 70:700.6, 110:Chap. 6, 110:8.3.5, 110:8.4.6, 110:A.7.11.5,
110:A.8.3.5, 111:Chap. 6
Fire pumps 20:9.1.2, 20:10.1.1.1, 20:10.1.2.1, 20:10.1.2.2, 20:10.1.2.4, 20:10.1.2.6, 20:10.4.8,
20:10.5.2.1.1, 20:10.5.2.2, 20:10.6.4, 20:10.8, 20:12.5.2.1.1, 20:14.2.8.6, 20:A.5.4.1,
20:A.10.1.2.2, 20:A.10.5.2.1, 20:A.10.8, 20:A.12.5.2.1.1
Automatic
Fuel cell systems 70:692.59
Health care occupancies 99:4.3.2.2.1.2, 99:4.4.2.1, 99:4.4.3.2, 99:4.4.3.2.8, 99:4.5.3.2,
99:4.5.4.1.1, 99:4.6.3.2, 99:4.6.3.3, 99:4.6.4.1.1, 99:A.4.4.2.1.4.1(A) to A.4.4.2.1.4.15,
99:A.4.4.2.1.4.15, 99:A.4.4.2.1.7.3
Manual 20:10.8.1.2, 20:10.8.3.5
Nonautomatic 110:6.2.16, 110:A.6.2.16, 111:6.2.5
Definition 110:3.3.9.3, 111:3.3.6.2
Standby systems 70:701.7, 70:702.6
Uninterrupted power supply 70B:25.3.2
Transformers 70:450, 70E:420.10(F), 921:8.3.2.1, 921:8.3.4, 921:26.7.3.1 see also

Autotransformers
Appliances 921:24.5.2.2, 921:24.5.5, 921:24.5.8
Copyright NFPA
Arc welders 70:630 .II
Auxiliary 70B:9.9.5
Capacitors 70:450, 70:460, 70:517.76, 70:660 .III
Construction sites, at 70B:J.5
Control circuit
Protection 79:7.2.7
Definition 70:450.2, 70:551.2, 70B:3.3.71
Dry-type 70:450.1, 70:450.8(B), 70:450.21, 70:450.22, 70B:10.1.3, 70B:10.3, 70B:F.16,
70B:F.20, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.5.2, 70E:420.10(F)(3), 850:5.2.5.1,
850:7.6.4.3, 851:5.2.3.1, 853:8.1.3.1
Electric discharge lighting systems 70:410 .XIII, 70:410 .XIV
Fire pumps 70:695.5
Grounding 70:450.5, 70:450.6(C), 70:450.10, 70E:410.10(C)(3), 70E:410.10(C)(5)
Information technology equipment areas 75:10.3.2, 75:10.3.3, 75:A.10.3.2
Instrument, grounding 70:230.82(4), 70:250 .IX
Isolation 70B:27.7.3.3, 70B:27.8.5.3, 70B:29.5.4
Definition 70:517.2, 99:3.3.86, 302:3.3.43.1
Electric deicing, snow-melting equipment 70:426.31
Electric pipeline, vessel heating equipment 70:427.26
Health care occupancies 70:517.19(F), 70:517.20, 70:517.63(E), 70:517.63(F), 70:517.76,
70:517.160(A)(4), 99:4.3.2.6.1, 99:13.4.1.2.6.5 to 13.4.1.2.6.7, 99:A.4.3.2.6, 99:A.13.4.1.2.6.5
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:10.2.4.1, 302:Figs. 10.7.3(d), 302:(e), 302:(h),
302:(j), 302:(k), 302:10.10.2, 302:10.11.4, 302:10.19.1.2(4), 302:10.20.3, 302:10.20.4,
302:10.20.7, 302:A.10.11.4
Liquid-filled 70B:10.1.3, 70B:10.2, 70B:F.17, 70B:H.2, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.5.3 to 70B:J.5.5
Maintenance 70B:9.9.5, 70B:Chap. 10, 70B:27.2.2.1.1(2), 70B:27.2.2.3, 70B:27.2.2.7,
70B:27.4.5.1 to 27.4.5.5, 70B:27.6.2.2, 70B:27.6.3.1, 70B:27.6.5.5, 70B:27.8.3(1), 70B:27.9.1.2,
70B:F.16, 70B:F.17, 70B:F.20, 70B:H.2, 70B:H.4, 70B:Table I.1, 70B:J.5
Motor control circuit 70:430.72(C)
Nuclear power plants, light water 805:5.3.11, 805:A.5.3.11, 805:E.2.28
Oil-insulated 70:450.26, 70E:420.10(F)(4), 70E:420.10(F)(5), 329:B.8, 853:8.1.3.3
Electric generating plants 850:5.2.4, 850:5.2.5.2 to 5.2.5.4, 850:5.6.6, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:7.8.6,
850:A.5.2.4.3, 850:A.5.2.4.5, 850:A.5.2.5.2, 850:A.7.8.6, 850:C.6
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:5.2.2, 851:5.2.3.2, 851:5.6.5 to 5.6.7, 851:7.7,
851:A.5.2.3.2
Outdoor 70:450.27, 70E:420.10(F)(5), 851:5.2.2, 851:5.6.5 to 5.6.7
Copyright NFPA
Over 600 volts 70E:410.9(B)(1)(a), 70E:450.1(G)(3)
Polarization
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:10.2.4.1, 302:Figs. 10.7.3(f), 302:(i), 302:(m),
302:10.10.2, 302:10.20.5, 302:10.20.6, 302:10.20.8
Pools 70:680.23(A)(2), 70:680.24(B)
Power-limited fire alarm (PLFA) circuits 70E:450.4(B)(2)
Remote control circuits for70:430.75(B), 70:725.41, 70:725.45(D)
Rooms, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 7.5
Testing 70B:10.1.3, 70B:10.2.8.1, 70B:10.2.9, 70B:21.9.3.2.3, 70B:21.11
Vaults 70:450 .III, 70E:420.10(F)(6) to (8)
Ventilation 70:450.9
X-ray equipment 70:517.76, 70:660 .III
Yard stations, inspection of 70B:B.1.13
Transient lodging (accessibility) 5000:12.6.5.3, 5000:12.6.7.6, 5000:12.15.4, 5000:12.24,

5000:12.29, 5000:12.45.3 see also Hotels
Transients (voltage) see Voltages
Transit system stations, fixed guideway transit systems 130

Transit systems, fixed guideway see Fixed guideway transit systems
Transition joints 59A:9.2.2.5, 59A:9.3.1.4

Transition plate (accessibility)

Transition zone
Definition 92B:3.3.22, 92B:A.3.3.22
Transload facilities (cargo) 307:8.15, 307:9.5.3

Transmissions, vehicle 921:25.5.5, 1901:12.3.3, 1901:17.9.1, 1901:17.9.2, 1901:23.6.1,

1901:A.12.3.3, 1901:A.23.6.1.1 to A.23.6.1.4, 1906:5.2.1.3, 1906:5.3.3.1, 1906:6.3.3, 1906:15.5.5.2,
1906:A.5.3.3.1, 1906:A.6.3.3(7)
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.5.4.1, 1911:6.6, 1911:7.9, 1911:18.7.4,
1911:19.8.4.27, 1911:A.6.4.1, 1911:A.6.9.1(6), 1911:A.18.7.4, 1911:D.2, 1911:D.3
Pumps driven through 1901:16.10.1.3 to 16.10.1.5, 1901:16.10.2 to 16.10.11, 1901:18.10.1.3,
1901:18.10.1.4, 1901:18.10.2 to 18.10.11, 1901:A.16.10.2.1, 1901:A.16.10.3.1, 1901:A.18.10.2.1,
1901:A.18.10.3.1, 1901:D.3(19), 1906:9.9.1.3 to 9.9.1.5, 1906:9.9.2 to 9.9.11, 1906:9.11.2.3.5,
Copyright NFPA
1906:A.9.9.2.1, 1906:A.9.9.3.1, 1906:A.9.11.2.3.5
Refurbishing of 1912:4.5.2, 1912:5.11.4, 1912:5.19.10.1, 1912:6.11.4, 1912:6.19.10.1,
1912:A.6.19.10.1, 1912:D.2, 1912:D.3
Transmitters, alarm 72:8.6.1, 72:9.4.3.2.3.1 to 9.4.3.2.3.3, 72:9.4.3.2.3.5, 72:9.4.3.2.3.13, 72:A.8.6.1

see also Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT); Digital alarm radio transmitter (DART); Radio
alarm transmitter (RAT)
Low power radio 72:6.17.2 to 6.17.4, 72:A.6.17.3.1
McCulloh systems 72:8.6.3.3.1, 72:A.8.6.3.3.1.2, 72:A.8.6.3.3.1.4
Transom and side light frames 80:6.3.3

Transom and side panel frames 80:6.3.4

Definition 80:3.3.127, 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(d)
Transom light frames 80:6.3.3, 80:G.10.3

Transom panel frames 80:6.3.4

Definition 80:3.3.130, 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(a), 80:Fig. A.3.3.56(b)
Transom panels
Transoms 730:7.3.3, 5000:8.7.12, 5000:15.7.3.4.2(1), 5000:24.3.6.6

Occupancy classification, change of 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1(5)
Smoke doors 105:4.2.3, 105:4.5.4, 105:4.5.5
Transparent window display system (TWDS) 414:E.2.4
Transparent window display (TWD) 402:D.3, 402:D.6, 402:D.9, 402:D.10

Transponders 72:A.8.6.3.1.2
Transport
Transport air
Copyright NFPA
Transport Canada (TC)

Definition 10:3.3.26, 17:3.3.21, 17A:3.3.18
Dry chemical containers 17:4.9.1, 17:11.5.2.3, 17:A.11.5.1.3, 17:A.11.5.2.3
Wet chemical containers 17A:7.5.2.3, 17A:A.7.5
Transportation authorities, airport emergencies 424:5.1.2(12), 424:5.12
Transportation infrastructure, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 8.5.2
Transported water supplies 1142:7.1.3, 1142:B.1(2)
Trap arms 501:9.6.1.9.1, 501:9.6.1.9.2, 501:9.10.6.3, 501:9.11.3.1, 501:9.11.3.3, 1192:7.4.5

Definition 501:9.2.35, 1192:3.3.52
Toilet 1192:7.6.4.1
Trap seals 501:9.6.1.3, 501:9.6.1.5, 1192:7.4.4.1, 1192:7.4.4.5, 1192:7.4.4.8

Definition 501:9.2.36, 1192:3.3.53
Traps
Grease 96:7.1.4, 96:7.8.2.1(4), 96:7.8.3(5)
Definition96:3.3.49
Security system 731:5.3.3.1.3
Ball trap 731:5.3.3.1.3.2(1)
Definition 731:3.3.28.1, 731:A.3.3.28.1
Barrier bar trap 731:5.3.3.1.3.2(2)
Disconnecting trap 731:5.3.3.1.3.2(3)
Definition 731:3.3.28.3, 731:A.3.3.28.3
Sediment 54:9.6.7
Waste 501:9.3.2.5, 501:9.6.1, 501:9.7.2.5.3, 501:9.10.6, 501:9.11, 501:9.11.3.2, 501:9.11.3.3,
501:9.11.3.5, 501:9.12.2, 1192:7.4.4, 1192:7.6.1.1, 1192:7.6.3.3
Definition 501:9.2.34, 1192:3.3.51
Trash compactors see Waste compactors
Travel trailers 1192:5.2.3.3 see also Recreational vehicles

Definition 70:551.2, 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.30
Trays, cable see Cable trays
Tread devices, alternating see Alternating tread devices
Treads see also Stair treads

Axle
Copyright NFPA
Definition 414:3.3.63.2, 414:A.3.3.63.2
Tire, aggressive
Treatment systems, hazardous gas see Gas
Trees
Christmas see Christmas trees
Lighting fixtures supported by70:410.36(G)
Lightning protection 780:Annex F
Trench rescues 1006:Chap. 8, 1006:Annex F, 1670:Chap. 11, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.6,

1670:Annex J
Definitions 1006:3.3.225 to 3.3.2.2.9, 1006:A.3.3.225, 1670:3.3.149, 1670:3.3.150, 1670:A.3.3.150,
1951:3.3.121
Triage
Aircraft emergencies 424:6.6(3), 424:7.5(2), 424:13.1.2, 424:13.4.2, 424:13.6, 424:13.7.4,
424:13.8.1(2), 1003:6.4.3
Definition 402:3.3.95, 1006:3.3.230
Rescue incidents 1006:5.3.1, 1006:Table A.1.3
Tags 402:13.3.1, 424:13.6.6, 424:13.9, 424:A.13.6.6, 1006:5.3.1, 1006:5.3.3(A)
Definition 402:3.3.96, 424:3.3.27, 1006:3.3.231
Trial-for-ignition period 86:6.2.10.4, 86:6.3.8.4, 86:8.3.1.1, 86:8.4.2, 86:A.8.4.2

Definition 85:3.3.158, 85:3.3.159, 86:3.3.67
Tribocharging 77:5.1.10
Triboelectric charging 77:5.1.10

Triboelectric series
Trim (fire fighting garments)

Design requirements 1971:6.2.2, 1971:6.2.3, 1971:6.2.4, 1971:6.5.2(5), 1971:6.5.3, 1971:6.6.4.3,
1971:A.6.2.2 to A.6.2.4
Performance requirements 1971:7.1.3, 1971:7.1.5, 1971:7.2.3, 1971:7.4.15
Samples 1971:8.1.3.1, 1971:8.1.5
Selection, care, and maintenance1851:6.2.2.1.1(4), 1851:6.2.2.3(7), 1851:6.2.3.2(3),
1851:6.3.5.1(9), 1851:6.3.5.3(10), 1851:6.3.6.2(3), 1851:8.2.6, 1851:8.4.9, 1851:A.5.1.5,
1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:A.6.3.5.1(9), 1851:Table A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.1.8, 1851:Table A.7.1.9
Copyright NFPA
Test methods 1971:8.2.1.5, 1971:8.2.11, 1971:8.6.1.1(1), 1971:8.6.1.1(3), 1971:8.6.1.4,
1971:8.6.3.1, 1971:8.6.10, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(a), 1977:8.1.1 to 8.1.3, 1977:8.3.11, 1977:8.4.1 to
8.4.7, 1977:8.4.9, 1977:8.16
Trim (marine vessels) see Marine vessels
Trimmers
Trip, fuel see Fuel trip
Trip-free circuit breakers see Circuit breakers
Tripping systems see Fuel trip
Trouble signals 72:4.4.3.5, 72:4.4.3.7.6, 72:4.4.3.8.3, 72:4.4.6.2, 72:4.4.7.1.6, 72:4.4.7.1.17,

72:4.4.7.2.1, 72:6.6.2, 72:6.8.5.3.1, 72:6.8.5.11, 72:6.11.1, 72:8.6.3.2.1.4(B), 72:8.6.3.2.2.2(G),
72:9.4.3.2.2.1(1), 72:9.5.1.2.2, 72:9.5.1.4, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.3, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.4, 72:A.4.4.7.2.1,
72:A.6.6, 72:A.9.4.3.2.2.1(1), 72:E.2.3.3, 72:E.2.3.5, 72:E.2.3.6, 731:4.1.3.2, 731:4.2.6.2.2,
731:4.2.8.7, 731:4.3.3, 731:4.5.9.2, 731:4.5.9.4.3, 731:4.5.9.4.7, 731:4.6.1.4.1, 731:A.4.7.2.1(1),
731:A.9.2.1, 5000:55.2.4.3, 5000:55.2.8.7, 5000:A.55.2.4.3 see also Alarm signals
Carbon monoxide warning equipment 720:5.2.3, 720:5.2.4.1, 720:5.2.4.3, 720:5.2.4.6,
720:5.3.7.1(2)
Central station response 72:8.3.7.4, 72:A.8.3.7.4(1)
Coded radio box systems 72:9.4.2.3.9.2, 72:9.5.3.1.3, 72:9.5.3.4.6, 72:9.5.3.4.7
Definition 1:3.3.208.4, 69:3.3.37, 72:3.3.172.7, 720:3.3.10.2, 731:3.3.24.3, 1221:3.3.73
Distinctive signals 72:4.4.3.3, 72:4.4.3.6.2, 72:A.4.4.3.6.2(2)
Emergency service communications systems 1221:9.1.2.3, 1221:9.1.2.4, 1221:14.5(4)
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.6.4, 72:11.6.6, 72:11.6.7, 72:11.7.1, 72:11.7.5.4
Power failure 72:4.4.7.3.1
Proprietary supervising station systems 72:8.4.4.2.1.2 to 8.4.4.2.1.4, 72:8.4.4.2.2.3, 72:8.4.4.5,
72:8.4.5.6.4
Remote supervising station systems 72:8.5.1.4, 72:8.5.2.1.1, 72:8.5.2.2, 72:8.5.3.1.2, 72:8.5.3.1.3,
72:8.5.4.2
Silencing of 72:4.4.3.5.8, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.3, 72:A.4.4.3.5.8.4
Supervising station, to 72:6.13.2, 72:6.13.3, 72:8.6.5.1, 72:A.8.6.5.1
Testing and inspection 72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 731:10.3.5.1,
731:Table 10.4.3(a), 731:A.10.3.5.1
Two-way telephone communications 72:6.10.1.7 to 6.10.1.9
Troughs see Mortar troughs (fireworks)
Trousers, protective see also Clothing; Uniforms

Definition 1851:3.3.73, 1851:3.3.96, 1971:3.3.109, 1977:3.3.112, 2112:3.3.31, 2113:3.3.36
Care and maintenance 1851:6.2.2.1, 1851:6.2.3.1, 1851:6.3.5.1(5), 1851:9.1.8, 1851:Table
A.6.3.5, 1851:A.7.3.6
Copyright NFPA
Design requirements 1971:6.1.4, 1971:6.1.10, 1971:6.1.11, 1971:6.2.4, 1971:6.3.3,
1971:A.6.1, 1971:A.6.1.11, 1971:A.6.2.4
Test methods 1971:8.48.1.1, 1971:8.48.1.3, 1971:8.48.1.4, 1971:8.48.9 to 8.48.11
Wildland fire fighting 1977:Tables 6.1.17.3(b) and (c), 1977:Table 6.1.17.6, 1977:Fig. 6.1.17.7(b)
Truck companies 1410:Chap. 9

Truck terminals see Motor vehicle terminals
Trucks see also Semitrailers

Campers 1192:6.2.3.2, 1192:7.5.7.8 see also Mobile homes; Recreational park trailers;
Recreational vehicles
Definition 70:551.2, 1192:A.3.3.44, 1194:3.3.31
Electrified truck parking space equipment 70:626
Forklift see Industrial trucks, powered
Hand 99:9.5.3.1
Industrial see Industrial trucks, powered
Lift 307:10.1, 307:A.10.1.3
LP-Gas 58:13.2.1.3, 58:A.9.1.1(3)
Industrial see Industrial trucks
Non-engine fuel systems 58:6.23, 58:A.6.23.1, 58:A.6.23.7.6
Marine terminals 307:10.1, 307:10.2.1, 307:A.10.1.3
Repair garages see Garages, Repair
Tank see Tank vehicles
Trucks (aerial apparatus) see also Aerial apparatus

Trunk, escape
Trunk facilities
Primary 72:8.6.2.5.1, 72:8.6.2.6.1, 72:8.6.2.6.2, 72:8.6.3.1.2.1, 72:8.6.3.1.6.1
Secondary
Trunk sewers 820:1.1.2(2)

Trunked radio 1221:9.1.1.4(6), 1221:9.3.4, 1221:A.9.3.4.1 to A.9.3.4.1.25

Trunks (vertical shaft/duct) 301:14.2.2.4, 301:14.2.3.3

Copyright NFPA
Definition 301:3.3.57, 301:A.3.3.57
Trunnion shaft (spider and trunnion) 32:6.4.7

Trusses 5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.5.3, 5000:7.2.7.6, 5000:44.7.3, 5000:45.5.16, 5000:45.6.4.3,

5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.5.3, 5000:D.2.7.2.3, 5000:D.2.7.6
TTY (accessibility) 5000:12.16.9, 5000:12.17.4

Tube trailers
Definition 55:3.3.57, 55:A.3.3.57
Tubing see also Pipes and piping; Raceways

Electrical
Definition 70:600.2
Electric discharge, signs, etc. 70:600.41
Metallic 70:358, 70:360, 79:13.5.3.2.4, 79:A.13.5.3.2.4
Nonmetallic 70:362
Open wiring on insulators 70:398.15(A)
Fuel gas 54:5.6.3 to 5.6.5, 54:5.6.8.2, 54:5.6.9, 54:7.3.2, 54:7.3.4, 54:9.5.1(2), 54:9.6.1(7),
54:A.5.6.3.2, 54:A.5.6.4.2, 54:C.3.2
Definition 54:3.3.102, 1192:3.3.54, 1192:A.3.3.54
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.3.6, 1192:5.3.8, 1192:5.3.9, 1192:5.3.13, 1192:5.11.5.1,
1192:5.11.5.3, 1192:5.11.5.5, 1192:7.6.2.4
Sizing and capacities of 54:Tables 6.2(f) to (q), 54:Table 6.2(u), 54:Table 6.2(v), 54:Table
6.3(m), 54:Tables 6.3(e) to (j), 54:Table 54:C.6(b), 54:C.6, 54:C.8.3
LP-Gas systems see LP-Gas systems, Tubing
Tubs see Baths
Tufted (upholstery) 261:7.2.2, 261:7.5.2 to 7.5.4

Tugs boats 1405:7.7, 1405:8.2.2.1

Tunnels see also Trainways

Access 70:110.76
Air quality criteria, in emergencies 502:Annex C, 502:Annex D
Aircraft hangars 409:5.9, 409:9.7, 409:A.5.9.1 to A.5.9.8
Under construction 1006:17.1.2, 1006:A.17.1.2
Equipment over 600 volts 70:110 .IV, 70E:450.1(I)
Copyright NFPA
Fire protection 502
Length of 502:7.2, 502:A.7.2
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres, tunnel construction use 53:C.5
Release of flammable and combustible liquids 329:5.1.1(1), 329:5.2.8, 329:9.1.4(2), 329:9.3,
329:A.9.3.2, 329:A.9.3.4
Underground buildings, entrances to 5000:12.6.4.3
Ventilation 70:110.57, 70:110.77, 70:110.78
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Table 9.1.1.4(2), 820:Fig.
A.6.2(f), 820:Fig. A.6.2(g)
Turbine buildings 5000:6.4.2.14
Turbine-generators see Generators, Turbine
Turbines 921:25.5.1.6
Combustion 13:21.32.1.7
Electric 850:Chap. 8
Gas 1:11.7.1, 37
Runback
Steam 850:8.7.2 see also Steam turbine drives, fire pump
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.3.1.1, 85:8.4.2, 85:8.5.1, 85:8.5.6, 85:8.7.3.2.1,
85:8.7.4.3, 85:8.8.2.6.2, 85:8.8.3, 85:8.8.4, 85:8.8.7.3, 85:8.8.8, 85:8.9, 85:8.10,
85:8.11.3.2.2, 85:A.8.4.2.1, 85:A.8.4.2.2, 85:A.8.5.1, 85:A.8.9.1 to A.8.9.2.3, 85:A.8.10
Turnbuckles 22:13.5.9
Turning clearance radius

Definition 1901:3.3.166, 1901:A.3.3.166, 1906:3.3.92
Turnout interval 450:5.5.3.2.1(2), 450:5.6.4, 450:10.6.1(5), 450:Table B.1

Definition 450:3.3.36.8, 450:A.3.3.36.8
Turnout (personnel/vehicle)
Turnout time 1710:4.1.2.1(1)

Turnstiles 101:7.2.1.11, 101:12.2.2.2.8, 101:12.2.2.2.9, 101:13.2.2.2.8, 101:13.2.2.2.9, 130:5.5.3,

130:5.5.6.3.4.2, 130:5.5.6.3.4.3, 130:A.5.5.6.3.3.4, 730:6.4.4, 5000:11.2.1.11, 5000:16.2.2.2.7,
5000:16.2.2.2.8
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Turntables
Aerial ladders 1901:20.5.2, 1901:A.20.5.2.1
Alignment indicator
Definition 1901:3.3.167, 1901:A.3.3.167, 1912:3.3.49
Elevating platform 1901:20.10.3, 1901:A.20.10.3.1
Inspection and tests 1911:19.8.4, 1911:19.9.4, 1911:19.9.12.8, 1911:19.9.13.4, 1911:19.10.4,
1911:A.19.8.4.16.2
Personnel safety 1901:20.18.1, 1901:A.20.18.1
Water tower 1901:20.15.3, 1901:A.20.15.3.1
Turrets 402:9.3.2, 402:10.6.4, 402:10.6.7, 402:10.7.1, 402:10.7.3

Foam application using 402:10.8 to 10.10, 402:10.11.1
Tuyeres 85:9.6.3.1.3, 85:G.1.1

Tween decks 1405:5.2.3, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.13.1

Twin-fluid water mist systems 750:6.5(2), 750:9.1(3), 750:9.4, 750:10.1.3, 750:10.6, 750:A.6.5,
750:A.10.1.3, 750:Fig. A.11.1.6(c)
Twists
Two-family dwellings see Dwellings
U
UL see Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Ullage hole
Ultimate failure 1932:7.2.1.5.2

Definition 1931:3.3.40, 1932:3.3.34
Ultimate strength
Definition 68:3.3.32.2, 1901:3.3.170
Ultrasonic diathermy 99:D.2.1.6
Ultrasonic inspections 1911:19.7.2

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Ultrasonic nebulizers
UN/NA identification number 472:4.2.1(7), 472:4.2.2, 472:A.4.2.1(7)(c)

Unattended
Unattended operation
Unauthorized person
Unbuilt area 1141:8.3.4

Unburned fuel 37:8.1.4, 37:A.8.1.4
Uncertainty
Completeness 805:A.4.7.3.5
Model 805:A.4.7.3.5
Parameter 805:A.4.7.3.5
Uncertainty analysis 1:5.5.3.3, 76:5.6.2, 76:5.6.3, 101:5.6.3.3, 101:5.7, 101:A.5.6.3.3, 101:A.5.7,

5000:5.6.2, 5000:5.6.3.3
Cultural property occupancies 909:9.6.3.3
Definition 1:3.4.2.2, 76:3.7.1.2, 101:3.3.13.2, 301:3.5.20, 909:3.3.3.2, 914:3.3.87, 5000:3.3.30.2
Electric generating plants, light water reactor 805:4.7.3.5, 805:A.4.7.3.5
Marine vessels 301:5.6.3.3, 301:A.5.6.3.3, 301:A.5.7
Uncontrolled stop 79:9.2.2(1)

Unconventional means of transportation 1451:1.2.1, 1451:4.3.4, 1451:4.3.5, 1451:5.3.8,

1451:A.1.2.1, 1451:A.5.3.8
Undergrate air
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Underground buildings see Underground structures (buildings)
Underground construction, alteration and demolition operations 241:Chap. 11
Underground mines see Mines (resource)
Underground releases of flammable and combustible liquids 1:66.7, 1:A.66.7, 329
Underground structures (buildings) 1:10.9.1, 1:13.3.2.22, 5000:7.4.3.5, 5000:31.2 see also Tunnels
Definition 101:3.3.240.11, 101:A.3.3.240.11, 329:3.3.20, 5000:3.3.601.16, 5000:A.3.3.601.16
Emergency lighting 5000:11.9.1.1(2)
Flammable and combustible liquids and gas releases 329
Health care occupancies 5000:20.4.2
Hotel and dormitory occupancies 5000:24.4.1
Means of egress 5000:31.2
Occupant load 5000:31.2.1, 5000:31.2.3, 5000:31.2.4
Parking structures 1:29.1.1, 88A:4.1.2 to 4.1.4, 88A:4.4.4, 88A:6.1.4, 88A:6.4.1, 5000:6.4.2.54,
5000:30.8.3.5.2
Records storage facilities 232:8.3.1, 232:A.4.3, 232:A.6.3, 232:A.7.1.1, 232:A.7.1.4, 232:A.8.3.1
Single-occupant structures, access to 5000:12.3.6
Special provisions 101:11.7, 101:A.11.7.2
Storage occupancies 101:42.7.4, 5000:30.4.1, 5000:30.7.5
Terminals 5000:A.6.1.2.1(17)
Trainways see Underground trainways (subways)
Transit stations 130:5.7.4.3, 130:5.7.6, 130:A.5.7.6
Tunnels, entrances from 5000:12.6.4.3
Vermin proofing 5000:B.2.1, 5000:B.2.3
Underground tanks 5000:C.1.5.1, 5000:C.8.1

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Flammable and combustible liquids storage 1:66.2.1(1), 1:66.2.5.1.4, 1:66.2.5.5, 1:A.66.2.5.5.4(2),
30:21.5.2, 30:21.7.1.5, 30:21.7.5, 30:21.7.6, 30:Chap. 23, 30:28.10.2, 30:A.21.5.2,
30:A.21.7.5.3(2), 30:A.21.7.6, 30:A.27.8.2.2, 30:Annex C
Fuel 37:6.1, 37:6.2.1, 37:6.3.3, 37:A.6.1
Liquefied natural gas 59A:13.6.3 to 13.6.6, 59A:14.12.4.1
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.2.2.2, 1:42.2.3.3.1
Oil-burning equipment 31:7.2.4, 31:7.4, 31:7.14, 31:9.2.7, 31:9.3.7
Releases, checking for 329:6.1.2.2, 329:6.1.8, 329:7.2.1, 329:7.3.2, 329:7.4, 329:A.7.2.1(1) to
A.7.2.1(12), 329:A.7.4.3, 329:A.7.4.8
Safe entry 326
Water tanks
Fiberglass, fire protection water supply 1142:B.5
Water tanks, fire protection water supply 22:14.1.8.4
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic 22:11.5, 22:11.7.2, 22:A.11.2, 22:A.11.7.2, 22:Fig. B.1(x),
22:Fig. B.1(y)
Pressure 22:7.1.10, 22:A.7.1.10.3, 22:Fig. B.1(a)
Underground trainways (subways) 130:6.3.1.1, 130:6.3.1.1.4, 130:9.3(7)

Release of flammable and combustible liquids in 329:5.1.1(1), 329:5.2.8, 329:9.3, 329:A.9.3.2,
329:A.9.3.4
Underwater equipment, electrical installations 70E:430.10(E)
Underwater tunneling, oxygen-enriched atmospheres used for 53:C.5
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

Definition 58:3.3.73, 59:3.3.39
Undeveloped spaces 520:Fig. B.1(c)

Unfinished stock
Unified command 1143:6.2.1, 1143:6.4.1.2(4), 1561:5.3.30, 1561:5.5, 1561:5.9.4.3, 1561:A.5.3.3,

1561:A.5.5, 1561:Fig. A.5.5(a), 1561:Fig. A.5.5(b), 1561:A.5.6, 1561:Table A.5.7(b), 1561:A.5.9.6.4,
1561:F.1
Definition 1143:3.3.27, 1143:A.3.3.27, 1561:3.3.59, 1561:A.3.3.59
Uniform coding for fire protection 901
Uniforms see also Clothing; Garments

Station/work for fire and emergency services 1975
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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems 70:645.11, 70:700.12(C), 70:701.11(C), 72:4.4.1.6.3.1,
72:4.4.1.6.3.2, 72:9.6.7, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:A.4.4.1.6, 111:5.2.2(1)
Communication centers 1221:4.7.9, 1221:11.3.7, 1221:A.4.7.9.1
Definition 111:3.3.5.2, 111:A.3.3.5.2, 1221:3.3.75
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:10.4.8, 75:A.10.4.8.1
Maintenance and testing 70B:Chap. 25, 70B:27.2.2.1.1(10), 70B:27.4.5.6, 70B:Table I.1
Unit broilers 54:10.19

Unit heaters see Heaters
Unit operation or processes

Definition 1:3.3.240, 30:3.3.49, 820:3.3.72
United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

United States government, agencies of see specific agencies, e.g. Department of Transportation
(DOT)
Unitized rigid body and frame structure 414:4.12.1

Units see also specific type such as Camping unit

Definition 85:3.3.162, 450:3.3.60, 1021:3.3.13
Universal air connection (UAC)

Universal emergency number service see 911 service
Universal precautions
Definition 1581:3.3.56, 1581:A.3.3.56
Unloader valves 20:8.3.4, 20:8.3.5

Unmanned spaces 301:14.2.3.1.2

Definition 301:3.4.7, 301:A.3.4.7
Unobstructed construction
Definition 13:3.7.2, 13:A.3.7.2
Unoccupiable see also Normally occupied/unoccupied area

Definition 2010:3.3.26, 2010:A.3.3.26
Unqualified persons
Definition70E:100.I
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Unstable gas see Gas, Unstable (reactive)
Unstable liquids
Containers and tanks
Portable 30:9.3.2, 30:9.16.2, 30:10.3.1, 30:A.9.16.2
Storage tanks 30:22.4.1.5, 30:22.4.2.2, 30:22.7.1.3, 30:24.4.7, 30:24.5.5
Definition 30B:3.3.18.3, 35:3.3.26, 35:A.3.3.26, 326:3.3.28
Processing operations30:Table 17.4.1.1, 30:17.4.3, 30:17.6.13, 30:A.17.11.13, 35:4.2.4.1,
35:Table 4.2.4.1(a), 35:4.2.4.2
Solvent distillation units 30:19.6.3.1
Unstable materials 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:Table 60.4.10.1.5.2.1, 1:Chap.
72, 5000:6.3.2.4.2(5), 5000:6.3.2.4.3(7), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(9), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1
Business occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(c)
Day-care, health care, ambulatory health care, and detention and correctional occupancies
1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.2(b), 5000:Tables 34.1.3.2(e) to (g)
Definition 1:3.3.156.12, 329:3.3.24, 704:3.3.5.2, 5000:3.3.388.19, 5000:A.3.3.388.19
Mercantile and storage occupancies 1:60.1.3.2, 5000:Table 34.1.3.3.1(b)
Upgrade
Definition 1912:3.3.51, 1912:A.3.3.51
Upholstered furniture
Fires in 1452:6.2.4
Ignition source, temperature of 921:5.7.1.1
Testing
Cigarette ignition resistance testing
Components 260, 921:16.10.2.15
Mock-ups 261, 921:16.10.2.14
Heat release rates, tests of 555:9.4.3, 555:9.4.5.1, 555:9.5.3, 555:9.6.1, 555:9.8.2
Upholstery cover material 261:6.1.1, 261:6.3.2, 261:6.4.3, 261:6.5.2 to 6.5.4

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Upholstery material 261:6.1.1, 261:6.1.3, 261:6.3, 261:6.5.2
Upper (footwear)
CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1951:6.3.5.3, 1951:7.3.5.1 to 7.3.5.3, 1951:7.3.5.14
to 7.3.5.17, 1994:6.4.6, 1994:7.1.4.2 to 7.1.4.3, 1994:7.1.4.7, 1994:7.2.4.2 to 7.2.4.5,
1994:7.3.4.2 to 7.3.4.4, 1994:8.7.10, 1994:8.14, 1994:8.15, 1994:8.21.10
Definition 1951:3.3.39, 1977:3.3.30, 1992:3.3.27, 1994:3.3.35, 1999:3.3.79
Liquid splash-protective ensembles 1992:7.3.2 to 7.3.4, 1992:8.11, 1992:8.12, 1992:8.20
1951:6.2.4.10, 1951:6.3.5.3, 1951:7.1.4.1 to 7.1.4.3, 1951:7.1.4.14 to 7.1.4.17, 1951:7.2.4.1 to
7.2.4.3, 1951:7.2.4.14 to 7.2.4.17, 1951:7.3.5.1 to 7.3.5.3, 1951:7.3.5.14 to 7.3.5.17, 1951:8.2.1.4,
1951:8.2.10, 1951:8.11.1.3, 1951:8.11.8, 1951:8.25.1.3, 1951:8.25.8, 1951:8.26.1.3,
1951:8.26.8, 1951:8.27.1.3, 1951:8.27.1.4, 1951:8.27.8, 1951:8.27.9
Wildland protective footwear 1977:6.4.2, 1977:7.4.3, 1977:7.4.4, 1977:8.23, 1977:8.24
Upper explosive limit 921:21.8.2.1.2, 921:21.8.2.1.7, 921:21.8.4.1
Upper flammable limit 921:5.2.3.2

Definition 36:3.3.31, 36:A.3.3.31, 68:3.3.12.2, 69:3.3.19.2, 77:H.2.33.2, 820:3.3.28.2
Upright broilers 96:A.6.2.2.1

Upright sprinklers 13:7.8.8.6, 13:8.3.1.5.3, 13:8.6, 13:8.8.2 to 8.8.7, 13:8.10.4.1, 13:8.10.6,

13:8.12.4.1.4, 13:8.12.4.1.5, 13:9.2.3.3, 13:12.6.2, 13:12.6.3, 13:12.12.2.2, 13:Table 14.4.1,
13:14.5.2.2, 13:A.8.3.1.5.2, 13:A.8.5.5.3, 13:A.8.6.2.2.1 to A.8.6.6, 13:A.8.8.2.1, 13:A.8.8.2.2.1,
13:A.8.8.4.1.3, 13:A.8.8.5.2.1.3, 13:A.8.10.6.2.1.3, 13D:8.2.1, 13D:8.3.4.1.1, 13R:6.8.1.5.1
Definition 13:3.6.3.6, 25:3.3.31.19
Elevator hoistways 13:8.15.5.4, 13:A.8.15.5.4
Installation 13:7.2.2, 13:7.3.2.5, 13:7.4.2.4, 13:8.3.1.3, 13:A.7.2.2(2), 13:A.8.3.1.3
Permitted uses 13:8.4.1
Terminals, piers, and wharves 13:21.25.2.1.2.1(B), 13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(3),
13:A.21.25.2.1.2.1(B)(5)
UPS see Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
Uranium see Radioactive materials
Urban areas 1720:Table 4.3.2

Urban search and rescue see Rescue
Urban/wildland fires see Wildland fires
USAR (urban search and rescue) see Rescue

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Use 5000:4.1.1, 5000:4.1.5, 5000:A.4.1.1, 5000:A.4.1.5.3.1, 5000:A.4.1.5.3.2
Accessibility based on 5000:12.1.2
Children's use (accessibility)
Closed system
Definition 1:3.3.244.1, 1:A.3.3.244.1, 5000:3.3.636.1.1, 5000:A.3.3.636.1.1
Common use (accessibility)
Definition 5000:3.3.636.4, 5000:A.3.3.636.4
Open system
Definition 1:3.3.244.2, 5000:3.3.636.1.2, 5000:A.3.3.636.1.2
Public use (accessibility)
Definition 5000:3.3.636.5, 5000:A.3.3.636.5
Safety during 5000:4.1.3.3, 5000:A.4.1.3.3.1
Performance-based design option 5000:5.2.4, 5000:5.5.4, 5000:A.5.2.4.3, 5000:A.5.5.4.1
Special
Use conditions 101:22.1.4, 101:23.1.4, 101:A.22.1.4.1 to A.22.1.4.3(2), 101:A.23.1.4.1 to

A.23.1.4.3(2), 1620:A.14.3
Definition 1:3.3.165.8.1, 1:3.3.165.8.1.1
Use point
Users
Utilities 1:11.4, 101:9.1

Aircraft engine test facilities 423:Chap. 5
Construction sites 241:Chap. 6, 241:8.5, 5000:14.3
Definition 76:3.3.11, 909:3.3.77, 909:A.3.3.77
Demolition safeguards 241:10.6
Explosion investigations 921:21.4.4, 921:21.13.4.3.4
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Fire investigations 921:12.2.3, 921:13.6.13, 921:15.2.6.7, 921:16.3.5.3.4, 921:19.3.3, 921:26.7.3
Flood-resistant construction 5000:39.11.2.3, 5000:C.1.5.1, 5000:C.2.1, 5000:C.6.1(2),
5000:C.6.2(4), 5000:C.7.3
Library book stacks, serving 909:16.4.3.3 to 16.4.3.5, 909:16.4.10.1
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.5.1, 5000:23.3.5.3, 5000:23.5.1
Manufactured homes 225:4.4.2, 225:7.1, 225:12.7, 225:14.4, 225:A.7.1, 225:A.12.7.2,
501A:6.1.1.3(6), 501A:6.2.2, 501A:6.2.3.4, 501A:A.6.2.2, 501A:B.2.2, 501A:C.2
One-call utility location service 1006:F.4, 1670:11.3.3(6), 1670:A.11.3.3(6)
Definition 1006:3.3.124, 1670:3.3.81
5000:26.2.3.6.3, 5000:26.2.5.1, 5000:26.3.6.1
Shutoffs, fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 7.2
Temporary light and power 5000:14.4
Voltage regulation by 70B:27.5.1.1
Wildland fire ignition source 921:26.7.3
Utility air
Utility air systems 1901:Chap. 25

Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.7, 1911:Chap. 14, 1911:Chap. 23, 1911:D.2
Utility center (J box)

Definition 99:3.3.181, 99:A.3.3.181
Utility connection assembly 1194:5.2.2, 1194:5.3.2

Utility gas
Utility gas plants 1:69.7, 13:21.13, 59

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Utility sink
Utility technical rescue protective ensemble 1951:1.1.1, 1951:1.1.2, 1951:1.1.4, 1951:1.2.2.1,

1951:5.1.6.1, 1951:5.1.10, 1951:6.1, 1951:7.1, 1951:A.1.2.2.1, 1951:A.6.1.1.17, 1951:A.6.1.3.6,
1951:A.7.1
Elements
Utilization equipment 70E:110.9(B)(2)(a), 70E:420.7(B)(1), 70E:430.3(G), 820:3.3.18.2

Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 73:3.3.21, 501:11.2.40
Dwellings, one-, two- and multifamily 73:5.3
V
Vacant
Vacant buildings 1:5.3.3(8), 1:10.13, 1:A.10.13.2.1
Vacuum
Conversion values for units of measurement 86:Table J.1(e)
Medical-surgical
Vacuum breakers
Vacuum cleaners
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:8.2.3
Metals, combustible, operations 484:12.4.3, 484:13.2.2.3, 484:A.12.4.3, 484:A.13.2.2.3.3
Aluminum dust 484:6.4.2.3.2, 484:6.4.3, 484:A.6.4.3
Magnesium dust 484:7.3.3.3, 484:7.6.1.2, 484:A.7.3.3.3, 484:A.7.6.1.2
Portable 484:6.4.3.4, 484:12.4.3.4, 484:A.6.4.3.4, 484:A.12.4.3.4
Tantalum powder 484:9.10.3.3 to 9.10.3.5, 484:A.9.10.3.3, 484:A.9.10.3.5
Zirconium dust 484:11.4.3.6.3, 484:11.4.3.7, 484:A.11.4.3.7
Static electricity and 77:8.14, 77:A.8.14
Sulfur, handling of 655:4.5.8.1.4.4, 655:7.2.3
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:11.2.1.2, 664:A.11.2.1.1, 664:A.11.2.1.2
Vacuum control (LNG process plants) 59A:7.8, 59A:A.7.8.5.3, 59A:A.7.8.7.3
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Vacuum filters
Vacuum furnaces 86:5.10, 86:5.11, 86:5.12, 86:6.8, 86:6.9, 86:Chap. 13, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.1.1.6,
86:A.5.10, 86:A.6.8.1, 86:A.6.8.3, 86:A.6.9, 86:Annex H
Vacuum gauges 86:5.7, 86:13.1.2, 86:A.5.7.1, 86:A.13.1.2

Vacuum protection 30:19.5.2
Vacuum pumping systems 86:5.6, 86:A.5.6

Vacuum pumps 86:5.4.4, 86:5.6, 86:13.3.2.1, 86:13.3.2.3 to 13.3.2.5, 86:A.5.6, 86:Annex I,

1911:B.1, 1911:B.2.1
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:3.4.11, 30B:5.14.2, 30B:5.14.3.2
Definition 86:3.3.53.6, 1911:3.3.132, 1911:A.3.3.132
Health care occupancies, use in 99:5.1.3.6.2, 99:5.1.3.6.6.1 to 5.1.3.6.6.5, 99:5.1.9.5,
99:5.3.3.3.2.2, 99:5.3.3.3.7, 99:A.5.1.9.5
Measurement of vacuum 1911:B.4
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:10.6, 318:A.10.6.1, 318:A.10.6.2.1
Test 1911:18.7.6, 1911:A.18.7.6
Vacuum systems, furnace see also Vacuum furnaces

Vacuum systems, medical-surgical 99:Chap. 5, 99:9.8, 99:A.3.3.95, 99:B.2.2, 99:C.5.1.3,

99:C.5.2.10 to C.5.2.13
Alarms 99:C.5.1.3, 99:C.5.2.10 to C.5.2.13
Area 99:C.5.1.7
Definition 99:3.3.90 to 3.3.92, 99:3.3.95, 99:3.3.113
Hospitals 99:13.3.5, 99:A.13.3.5.1(3)(c)
Laboratories 99:11.11.3, 99:A.11.11.3.2
Limited care facilities 99:18.3.5, 99:A.18.3.5.1(3)(c)
Nursing homes 99:17.3.5, 99:A.17.3.5.1(3)(c)
Other health care facilities 99:14.3.5, 99:A.14.3.5.1(3)(c)
Vacuum trucks 77:8.7, 77:A.8.7
Vacuum-type insulation
Validation
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Values at risk 1143:4.1, 1143:4.2, 1143:A.4.1, 1143:A.4.5
Definition 1143:3.3.28, 1143:A.3.3.28
Valve crimpers 30B:5.4.3.3, 30B:5.13.2

Valve members
Nondisplaceable
Valve outlet caps and plugs 1:63.3.1.5.3, 1:63.3.9.3.1.1, 55:7.1.5.3, 55:7.9.3.1.1

Definition 1:3.3.245.3, 55:3.3.59
Valve pits see Pits, Valve
Valve protection caps 1:63.3.1.5.3, 55:7.1.5.1, 55:7.1.5.2, 55:7.1.5.3

Definition 1:3.3.245.4, 55:3.3.60
Valve protection devices 1:63.3.1.5

Definition 1:3.3.245.5, 55:3.3.61
Valve proving system 85:5.1.3, 85:5.3.2.3, 85:5.3.4.1.3, 85:A.5.3.2.3, 85:A.5.3.4.1.3

Definition 85:3.3.164, 86:3.3.74, 86:A.3.3.74
Valves
Accumulator charge 160:9.3.2.6(4)
Auxiliary 37:5.4.3.1, 37:A.5.4.3.1
Barrier
Butterfly see Butterfly valves
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:4.7.3 see also Lockout valves, carbon dioxide
extinguishing systems
Carburetion 37:5.4.3.1, 37:5.4.3.2, 37:A.5.4.3.1
Charging
Check see Check valves
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:4.2.4, 2001:5.2.2, 2001:A.4.2.4.2
Marine systems 2001:8.4.6, 2001:A.8.4.6
Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:4.3.1(4), 52:4.9, 52:5.2.1(4), 52:6.6,
52:8.11.1.3, 52:8.11.1.4, 52:8.11.2, 52:8.11.4, 52:8.11.8.1, 52:8.11.8.2, 52:8.11.9, 52:9.10.1,
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52:9.10.8.2, 52:9.10.9, 52:10.5, 52:14.4.7.1, 52:14.8.2, 52:A.6.6.4
Constant-level 31:8.8.10
Control see Control valves
Definitions 54:3.3.103, 54:K.1.44 to K.1.47, 86:3.3.73
Deluge 15:A.5.7.2.1
Diaphragm type, bleed lines for 54:9.1.20
Diverter 1911:19.8.5.12
Drain (sprinkler systems) 13:6.7.3, 13:7.8.4.1, 13:8.16.2.6, 13:25.2.6.2, 13:A.8.16.2.6.1
Dump see Dump valves
Dusttight
Effect 160:Table 9.2, 160:9.3.2.5, 160:9.3.5.5.2.2, 160:A.9.3.2.6(2)
Emergency governor 20:14.2.10
Equipment isolation 37:5.2, 37:5.4.2, 37:A.5.2, 37:A.5.4.2
Definition 37:3.3.12.4, 37:A.3.3.12.4
Excess flow see Excess flow valves
Exhaust, protective clothing
Fast-acting see Fast-acting valves
Fire pumps 1901:16.5.4, 1901:17.4, 1901:17.8.4, 1901:17.8.6, 1901:17.8.7, 1901:17.12,
1901:18.5.3, 1901:18.5.4, 1901:18.7.3, 1901:18.7.5, 1901:18.7.6, 1901:18.7.8, 1901:18.8,
1901:A.18.7.3, 1901:A.18.7.5.2
Stationary 20:5.15.6 to 5.15.9, 20:5.16, 20:5.18.9, 20:8.3.4, 20:8.3.5, 20:11.2.6.4.2,
20:11.4.8, 20:12.5.3.2, 20:13.2.1.3, 20:14.2.10, 20:A.5.15.6, 20:A.5.16, 20:A.13.2.1.1,
20:A.13.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 5.2, 170:Table 6.4, 170:6.8.3, 170:Table 6.8.3, 170:Table 6.12,
170:Table 7.4, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Flammable and combustible liquids piping systems 30:18.3.6, 30:18.4.2, 30:27.4.1, 30:27.4.3,
30:27.6.6, 30:27.6.7, 30:28.11.1.6, 30:28.11.1.7, 30:29.3.9, 30:29.3.11, 30:A.27.4.3.2
Flow control see Flow control valves
Flush
Flushometer 501:9.9.2.5
Foam extinguishing systems 11:4.7.6, 11:6.7.4.1, 11:8.5, 11:9.8, 11:A.4.7.6
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:5.8, 16:5.9, 16:5.13.1, 16:7.3.8.1, 16:A.5.8.2,
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16:A.5.8.3, 16:A.5.13.1, 16:A.7.3.8.1(A)
Fuel solenoid 20:11.4.8, 20:12.5.3.2
Fullway termination 1192:7.4.3.4, 1192:7.5.2.4, 1192:7.5.3.5, 1192:7.5.5
Gate see Gate valves
Hose see Hose valves
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:5.9, 52:9.10.3, 52:14.4.3, 52:14.4.5, 52:14.4.7.2, 52:14.8.2
Indicating
Definition 1:3.3.245.1, 13:3.8.1.15.2, 24:3.3.15.2
Sprinkler systems 13:6.7.1.3, 13:7.2.4.4, 13:7.4.3.5, 13:7.4.3.7, 13:7.10.9, 13:8.16.1.1.1.1,
13:8.16.1.1.1.2, 13:8.16.1.1.4.1, 13:8.16.1.1.5.1, 13:8.16.1.2.4, 13:8.17.1.4, 13:21.4.1.5,
13:21.26.2.4, 13:A.8.16.1.1.1
Internal
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:7.8, 59A:9.2.4, 59A:9.3.2, 59A:9.3.2.1,
59A:9.3.2.2, 59A:11.3.1, 59A:11.3.2, 59A:11.3.4, 59A:11.6.11, 59A:11.6.12, 59A:11.7.6 to
11.7.8, 59A:11.8.1, 59A:13.6.7, 59A:13.7, 59A:13.14.1(10), 59A:14.5.10, 59A:14.8.1.7,
59A:A.7.8.5.3, 59A:A.7.8.7.3, 59A:A.11.3.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:11.3.4, 52:11.8, 52:11.10.4, 52:11.12.1.13,
52:11.12.3.6, 52:11.12.4, 52:12.2.4.8, 52:12.3.3, 52:12.4.2, 52:12.4.5, 52:12.4.7, 52:12.6,
52:12.8.1, 52:16.5.4, 52:16.6, 52:16.9.10, 52:16.11.2, 52:16.11.3
Lockout see Lockout valves, carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
Low suction throttling 20:5.14.9(2), 20:5.15.9
Metering (regulating) 31:4.3.8
Oil control 31:4.3.8
Portable
Pressure control 20:A.13.2.1.1, 25:Table 6.1
Definition 14:3.3.16.3, 20:3.3.54.3, 25:3.5.4
Pressure reducing 13:8.16.1.2, 13:8.16.2.4.5, 13:24.2.4, 13:A.8.16.1.2.3, 20:A.13.3, 25:Table 6.1,
25:6.3.1.4, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.5, 25:A.13.5.1.2 to A.13.5.6.2.2
Definition 14:3.3.16.4, 14:A.3.3.16.4, 20:3.3.54.4, 25:3.5.5
Standpipe and hose systems 14:A.7.11
Pressure relief see also Pressure relief devices
LP-Gas systems 59:Table 4.5.2.2, 59:7.1.1.3, 59:9.1.4, 59:9.3.2, 59:10.2, 59:10.3.5, 59:10.6,
59:10.7.1, 59:10.7.2, 59:10.7.4, 59:10.7.5, 59:A.10.1.1, 59:D.1
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Private fire service mains 24:4.1.3(8), 24:5.3.1, 24:5.9.3.2, 24:Chap. 6, 24:7.1.1.1 to 7.1.1.3,
24:7.3.7, 24:10.7.1, 24:10.7.3 to 10.7.5, 24:10.7.11, 24:10.10.2.4.3, 24:Annex B
Proof-of-closure 160:A.9.3.2.4.1(3)
Reduced flow
Relief see Relief valves
Selector, dry chemical systems 17:4.4.4.2, 17:4.4.4.3, 17:5.8.2.1
Shutoff see Shutoff valves
Slow-operating see Slow-operating valves
Sprinkler systems 13:6.1.2.1, 13:6.7, 13:7.2.4.4, 13:7.4.3.5, 13:7.4.3.7, 13:7.7.1.5, 13:7.10.9,
13:8.1.2, 13:8.3.2.5(3), 13:8.16.1, 13:8.16.2.4.3, 13:8.17.1.2 to 8.17.1.4, 13:8.17.2.4.2(1),
13:8.17.2.5, 13:8.17.4.6.1, 13:10.6.2, 13:10.7.1, 13:10.7.3 to 10.7.5, 13:10.7.11, 13:21.4.1.5,
13:21.26.2.4, 13:22.4.3, 13:24.2.1.14, 13:25.2.6.2, 13:25.2.6.3, 13:25.7.3.11, 13:A.6.7.4,
13:A.8.16.1.1 to A.8.16.1.6, 13:A.8.17.4.6.1
Antifreeze systems 13:7.6.3, 13:A.7.6.3.1 to A.7.6.3.5, 13D:8.3.3.3, 13D:A.8.3.3.3
Combined systems 13:7.4.3
Definition 13D:3.3.10.2, 13D:A.3.3.10.2
Deluge 13:8.17.1.3.1, 13:8.17.1.3.2, 13:24.2.3.3.1
Dwellings and manufactured homes 13D:5.1.3, 13D:6.3(5), 13D:7.1, 13D:8.3.3.3, 13D:8.3.4.4,
13D:A.8.3.3.3
Marine systems 13:25.2.6, 13:25.7.4.2, 13:25.8.3.1, 13:A.25.2.6.1
Outside sprinklers 13:7.8.2.2, 13:7.8.3.1, 13:7.8.4.1, 13:7.8.4.2
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:5.2.12, 13R:6.7.1, 13R:A.5.2.12.4
Standpipe and hose systems 14:4.5, 14:5.2.1.4, 14:5.2.3.5, 14:5.5.1.2, 14:6.3, 14:6.4.1, 14:6.4.4,
14:8.3.1.5, 14:11.6, 14:A.5.2.1.4, 14:A.6.3.5 to A.6.3.8.5, 14:A.7.11
Supervised 20:5.16, 20:A.5.16, 72:5.15.1
Unloader 20:8.3.4, 20:8.3.5
Vent 160:A.9.3.2.4.1(3)
Definition85:3.3.163.10, 160:3.3.30.5
Vent control
Water-based fire protection systems 25:Chap. 13
Water mist systems 750:5.7, 750:5.7.3, 750:5.9.1.8, 750:5.10.3.1, 750:7.8, 750:9.1.4, 750:9.3.6,
750:10.6.6, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:13.2.4, 750:14.1.12.10(6), 750:A.9.1.4
Marine systems 750:14.1.9.3.3, 750:14.1.12.10
Water spray systems 15:5.1.2.2, 15:5.1.2.4, 15:5.7, 15:6.3.1, 15:6.3.4.1, 15:8.2.1.3(11),
15:8.2.1.3(23), 15:8.5.2, 15:A.5.7.2.1 to A.5.7.2.3
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Ultra high-speed systems 15:12.3.10, 15:12.3.11.4, 15:12.5.6(4), 15:12.5.6(5), 15:A.12.3.10,
15:A.12.3.12
Vapor-air mixtures, flammable see Flammable vapor-air mixtures
Vapor area 34:6.3, 34:7.3, 34:7.12.2, 34:A.6.3, 34:A.6.3.1, 34:A.7.3, 34:A.7.12.2

Definition 34:3.3.12, 34:A.3.3.12
Vapor cloud explosions 921:21.11
Vapor control systems, vehicle see Emission control systems, vehicle
Vapor density 921:21.8.2.2, 921:A.21.8.2.2

Vapor freeing (solvent extraction plants) 36:4.12.3.1 to 4.12.3.3, 36:A.4.12.3.2(4), 36:A.4.12.3.3
Vapor openings 780:7.2.2

Vapor pressure
Definition 1:3.3.246, 1:A.3.3.246, 30:3.3.50, 30:4.2.6, 30:A.4.2.6, 35:3.4.2.5, 35:A.3.4.2.5
Vapor processing equipment and systems 30:19.5, 30A:Table 8.3.1, 30A:10.1, 30:A.19.5.5.1 to
A.19.5.7.6
Definition 1:3.3.233.13, 30:3.3.51, 30:3.3.52, 30A:3.3.16, 30A:3.3.17, 30:A.3.3.52, 30A:A.3.3.17
Vapor protective ensembles (chemical hazards) 1991, 1994:A.4.1.2

Definition 1991:3.3.65, 1991:A.3.3.65, 1992:3.3.64, 1992:A.3.3.64
Vapor protective suits (chemical hazards) 1500:7.5.1, 1500:7.5.3.3, 1500:A.7.5.1, 1500:F.2

Definition 472:3.3.50.5, 472:A.3.3.50.5
Vapor recovery systems 1:42.2.5.8, 30:19.5, 30:23.13.6, 30:23.13.7, 30:24.14.9, 30A:5.7, 30A:6.8,
30A:10.2, 30:A.19.5.5.1 to A.19.5.7.6
Definition 1:3.3.233.14, 30:3.3.53, 30A:3.3.18, 30:A.3.3.53, 30A:A.3.3.18, 36:3.3.32
Solvent extraction plants 36:B.13
Vapor resistant
Definition 1192:3.3.57, 1192:A.3.3.57
Vapor retarders 5000:41.6.3

Definition 5000:3.3.637, 5000:38.1.1.12
Vapor scrubbers (solvent extraction plants)

Vapor seals (solvent extraction plants)

Vapor source 34:6.4.1 to 6.4.4, 34:7.3, 34:A.7.3

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Vaporizers 86:10.2.6, 86:A.1.1.2, 86:A.10.2.6.6, 86:A.12.1.5, 921:9.4.4

Definition 52:3.3.49, 59A:3.3.24, 99:3.3.182
Ethylene oxide 560:7.4, 560:A.7.4.2
Health care occupancies 99:5.1.3.4.13.10, 99:9.8.2
Hydrogen vehicular fuel systems 52:14.9, 52:14.10.4, 52:14.11.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.5, 59A:5.3.5(7), 59A:5.3.5(8), 59A:Chap. 8,
59A:10.4.1, 59A:10.5
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:11.10, 52:12.9, 52:12.10.4, 52:12.11.2.1
LP-Gas 58:5.21, 58:6.7.4.2, 58:6.8.1.1, 58:6.9.1.1(4), 58:6.9.1.3, 58:Table 6.22.2.2, 58:6.22.2.5,
58:6.22.3.2, 58:14.2.1.3, 58:A.5.21.5.8, 59:4.5.2.4, 59:4.7, 59:Chap. 9, 59:11.1.5
Burner see Vaporizing burners
Definition 58:3.3.76, 59:3.3.42
Direct fired see Direct fired vaporizers
Electric 58:6.21.7, 59:9.5.4
Definition58:3.3.76.2, 59:3.3.42.2
Immersion type see Waterbath vaporizers
Indirect see Indirect (indirect-fired) vaporizers
Installation 58:6.21, 58:6.22.3.2, 59:9.5
Relief devices 59:9.3.2, 59:10.7, 59:10.9.1
Vehicle engines 58:11.5.2
Waterbath see Waterbath vaporizers
Purging 86:10.2.6, 86:A.10.2.6.6, 86:A.12.1.5
Vaporizing burners 58:5.20.5, 58:5.21.5, 58:6.21.5, 58:A.5.21.5.8

Vapors 921:5.3.3, 921:6.3.7.11.2

Analyzer systems 86:E.1
Appliance installation in areas of flammable vapors 921:9.7.1.3, 921:A.9.7.1.3
Concentration controllers see Controllers
Concentration high limits 86:10.1.8, 86:A.10.1.8.2 to A.10.1.8.9
Confined 921:21.6.1.2, 921:21.6.4
Definition 326:3.3.29, 329:3.3.25, 921:3.3.172
Flammable see Flammable vapors
Gas/vapor explosions see Gas explosions
Ignitible, at fire scene 921:12.2.7.2
Ignition of 921:5.7.1, 921:18.3.6
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Initial fuel 921:18.4.1, 921:18.4.6
Lower flammability limits and ignition temperatures of 86:Annex D
Marine vessels 921:28.3.5.1, 921:28.6.2.4, 921:28.10.1.1.4
Solid fuels vaporized into 921:5.7.4.2
Tanks, cleaning and safeguarding of 326:1.1.1, 326:1.2.1, 326:4.1.2, 326:4.1.6(6), 326:4.1.11,
326:A.1.1.1
Control or removal of vapors 326:Chap. 7
Testing procedures 326:Chap. 6
Toxic
Tanks, in 326:6.1.3 to 6.1.6, 326:6.3.4, 326:6.4, 326:7.1.6, 326:7.3.13, 326:8.2.1.1(3),
326:A.6.1.5, 326:A.6.4.2.1
Vaportight
Variable liquid level gauges see Gauges, Variable liquid level
Variable speed pressure limiting control 20:5.7.6.3, 20:5.18.1.3, 20:10.5.2.1.6.5, 20:10.10,

20:11.2.4.2, 20:14.2.7.4.7.4, 20:A.5.7.6.3.2, 20:A.10.10
Variances (flood resistance) 5000:C.4

Definition 5000:3.3.638, 5000:39.2.24
Vaults 70:110.71, 70:110.73, 70:110 .V, 70:230.6(3), 730:7.2.6, 730:7.5, 730:7.9, 730:7.10,
731:5.4.1, 731:Table 10.4.3(b), 731:A.5.3.1, 731:A.5.4.1.3(4)
Access 70:110.76
Capacitors 70:460.2
Combustible fiber storage 1:45.5.4
Definition 30:3.3.55, 42:3.3.11, 730:3.3.49, 731:3.3.29, 731:A.3.3.29, 820:3.3.73
Doors 1:12.4.3, 1:A.12.4.3, 730:7.5
Film storage 13:21.7.2.3, 13:21.7.2.4, 13:A.21.7.2.3.3, 40:4.1.2.1, 40:4.2.1, 40:4.3.1, 40:5.1.3,
40:5.3, 40:6.1, 40:6.3, 40:6.5.7, 40:A.4.3.1, 40:A.6.3, 40:C.1, 40:C.2, 70:530 .V
Definition 40:3.3.9, 40:A.3.3.9
Extended term storage 40:4.7.4, 40:6.1(3), 40:6.5, 40:A.4.7.4, 40:A.6.5
Definition 40:3.3.6, 40:A.3.3.6
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:Chap. 25
Releases 329:5.1.1(2), 329:9.1.4(2), 329:B.8, 329:D.3
Storage 1:66.2.2.2
Fuel storage (motor fuel dispensing facility) 1:42.2.3.4, 30A:4.3.2.6, 30A:4.3.3, 30A:Table 8.3.1
Pyroxylin plastic storage 13:21.8.1.1(1), 13:21.8.2.4, 42:5.2.3, 42:6.1.1, 42:6.1.3, 42:6.3 to 6.6,
42:A.6.4.6
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Records 232
Service over 600 volts 70:110.31, 70:230.212
Transformers 70:450 .III, 70E:420.10(F)(6) to (8)
Ventilation 70:110.77, 70:110.78
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:Table 4.2, 820:Fig. A.4.2(e)
Vegetation, foam chemicals for fires in Class A fuels 1150
Vehicle fueling appliances (VFAs) 52:8.17, 52:9.16, 52:10.2.2, 52:10.2.3, 52:10.3.5, 52:10.3.7,
52:A.10.2.2
Vehicle service area see Garages, Repair
Vehicle spaces 301:16.3.4, 301:21.10.2, 301:B.1.10.4

Definition 12:3.4.2.4, 301:3.4.8, 301:A.3.4.8
Vehicles see Motor vehicles
Vehicular fuel systems see Fuel systems
Vehicular way (accessibility)

Velocities, duct 45:8.6
Velocity head
Definition 20:3.3.23.6, 20:A.3.3.23.6
Vendor confirmation
Vents
Compartment vent flows 921:5.4.5, 921:5.10.3
Vent areas 204:4.2(6), 204:8.2.1, 204:A.1.1.1, 204:B.5.4, 204:C.1, 204:D.10, 204:F.2

Calculation of 204:4.4.2.1
Sizing of vents and 204:9.1.1, 204:9.1.2, 204:9.2.5, 204:A.9.1.1, 204:A.9.2.5.4.1 to A.9.2.5.4.4.2
Vent caps 211:4.6, 211:10.4.1.2, 501:9.11.7

Definition 211:3.3.22.2, 501:9.2.40
Vent closures 68:6.7.4, 68:8.6.1.1, 68:8.6.1.4, 68:8.6.2, 68:8.6.3.3, 68:9.2.6, 68:Chap. 10,
68:A.6.7.4
High-strength enclosures 68:7.3.2.3 to 7.3.2.6
Inertia 68:6.7.2 to 6.7.4, 68:8.2, 68:A.6.7.2, 68:A.6.7.4, 68:A.8.2.2.2 to A.8.2.8
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Inspection and maintenance 68:Chap. 11
Low-strength enclosures 68:7.2.6.3, 68:7.2.6.4, 68:A.7.2.6.4
Roof-mounted 68:A.7.2.6.6
Vent connectors 54:12.4.3.4, 54:12.11, 54:12.12, 54:12.16, 54:13.2.2, 54:13.2.3, 54:A.12.11.3,

211:4.1.5, 211:7.1.9.1, 211:Chap. 9, 211:13.3, 211:13.4.1, 211:A.14.4, 211:A.14.5
Dampers 54:12.14, 54:12.15
Definition 54:3.3.106, 211:3.3.52.2
Size of 54:12.11.3, 54:13.1.12, 54:13.1.13, 54:13.2.4, 54:13.2.8, 54:A.12.11.3
Toilets, gas-fired 54:10.25.3
Vent dampers, automatically operated 54:12.15

Vent gases
Definition 54:3.3.50.3, 211:3.3.91.2
Removal 211:4.1.1
Vent limiters
Vent systems 204

Definition 204:3.3.22, 1192:3.3.58
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.1.5.3, 1192:7.5.2.5, 1192:7.5.3.6, 1192:7.6, 1192:7.7.3
Vent valves see Valves
Vented explosion pressure 654:7.13.2.3.5, 654:A.7.13.2.3.5, 654:B.4.1

Ventilated
Definition70E:100.I, 79:3.3.109
Ventilated equipment (pressurized enclosures) 496:4.6, 496:4.9.3, 496:4.10.3, 496:6.6, 496:A.4.6

Ventilating systems 90A see also Ducts and duct systems; Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems; Ventilation
Aircraft hangars 409:5.9.3 to 5.9.5, 409:5.12.1 to 5.12.4, 409:5.12.6, 409:5.12.7, 409:8.4.1 to
8.4.4, 409:8.4.6, 409:8.4.7, 409:9.7.3 to 9.7.6, 409:9.10, 409:10.3, 409:A.5.9.5, 409:A.5.12.1,
409:A.5.12.4, 409:A.8.4.4, 409:A.10.3.3.1, 409:A.10.3.3.2
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.2.5, 415:6.2.6, 415:A.6.2.5, 415:A.6.2.6
Airport terminal buildings 415:4.1.4, 415:4.2.1, 415:4.2.2, 415:4.2.6, 415:4.4.2, 415:A.4.2.2,
415:A.4.2.3
Cooking equipment, commercial 13:7.10, 13:8.3.2.5(7), 13:Fig. A.7.10.2, 96:5.6, 96:14.1,
96:Chap. 15, 5000:49.2.4, 5000:50.1(6)
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Diagrams of 70B:6.2.3.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.5, 170:Table 6.11, 170:Table 7.2
Laboratories see Laboratories, Ventilation
Smoke control see Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Smoke control
systems and
Switchgear assemblies 70B:9.2.8, 70B:Table I.1
Ventilation 5000:1.7.6.1.1.2, 5000:49.2, 5000:50.1(8), 5000:A.49.2.5.2.3, 5000:A.49.2.6 see also

Exhaust systems; Fans; Ventilating systems; Venting
Acetylene cylinder charging plants 51A:4.4, 51A:4.5.1.2.1, 51A:4.5.1.2.2
Adequate
Definition 120:3.3.1, 497:3.3.1
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:Chap. 5, 61:10.3.1.3
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:5.5, 423:7.2.4(2), 423:7.3.4(2), 423:7.4.2(4), 423:7.5.4(4),
423:A.4.1.4, 423:A.5.5.1
Aircraft fuel systems 410:6.2, 410:6.3.2.1, 410:6.4.10, 410:6.4.14, 410:6.4.16, 410:10.2.4,
410:A.6.2, 410:Annex C
Aircraft interior 402:11.1.5, 402:11.2.7, 402:13.7.2
Analyzer rooms 496:9.3.7, 496:A.9.3.7
Anesthetizing locations 99:6.4.1, 99:6.6.1, 99:13.4.1.2.1, 99:A.6.4.1.1, 99:E.3
Attics/attic story 5000:38.8, 5000:A.38.8.1
Biological safety cabinets 99:6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.6.1, 5000:15.5.6.2, 5000:15.6.2.7.1, 5000:15.7.2.7
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:5.2.2, 12:5.3.5.2, 12:9.4.3.1, 12:A.4.3, 12:A.4.5.6.2.2
Chutes, waste and linen 82:5.2.2.4
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems 2001:5.3.5, 2001:A.1.5.1.4.1, 2001:A.5.3.5, 2001:A.5.5.3.3
Marine systems 2001:8.4.2.2, 2001:8.7.2, 2001:A.8.7.2
Combustible concentration reduction systems 69:8.3.3, 69:Annex D
Contaminants, control of 5000:5.2.6, 5000:A.5.2.6.1, 5000:A.5.2.6.2
Definition 30:3.3.57, 30:A.3.3.57, 34:3.3.14, 35:3.3.28, 35:A.3.3.28, 69:3.3.39, 99:C.9.2.22,
302:3.3.45, 302:A.3.3.45, 402:3.3.100, 410:3.3.1, 410:A.3.3.1, 921:3.3.175, 1925:3.3.77,
1925:A.3.3.77
Dipping and coating processes using flammable or combustible liquids 34:6.6, 34:6.6.2, 34:Chap. 7,
34:9.4, 34:10.4, 34:10.5, 34:11.6(1), 34:A.10.4
Drycleaning plants 32:4.5.2, 32:7.3.1.2 to 7.3.1.5, 32:7.4.3.2.3, 32:7.4.3.2.4, 32:9.2.1, 32:9.3.1.3,
32:9.3.4.2.1.4, 32:10.3
Electric generating plants 850:5.5.2, 850:7.3.8
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(11), 851:5.5.1, 851:5.5.2, 851:8.3.2.1, 851:A.5.5.1.5
Light water reactors 804:8.3.3, 804:8.4, 804:8.4.8.1, 804:10.3.3, 804:10.3.11 to 10.3.13,
804:10.3.15, 804:10.6.2, 804:10.7.1, 804:10.8.7, 804:10.8.8, 804:10.14.2, 804:A.8.4,
804:A.10.6.2, 804:A.10.7.1, 804:A.10.8.8, 805:4.4.3.4(5), 805:5.10.3, 805:C.3.4.3, 805:C.4.2,
Copyright NFPA
805:E.2.8.1, 805:E.2.8.7, 805:E.2.8.8, 805:E.2.11.2, 805:E.2.12.1, 805:E.2.13.1, 805:E.2.19
Stationary fuel cell power systems 853:7.1, 853:7.2, 853:7.2.1, 853:7.2.2, 853:7.3.4, 853:9.4,
853:9.4.1, 853:A.7.1.2
Elevator machine rooms/machinery spaces 5000:54.5
Emergency
Air-right structures, roadways beneath 502:8.5
Tunnels 502:Table 7.2, 502:Chap. 10, 502:11.1.2, 502:11.4.1(6), 502:12.3(11), 502:A.7.4.1.1,
502:A.7.4.1.3.2, 502:B.1, 502:C.3, 502:Annex D, 502:G.5, 502:Annex H, 502:Annex I
Emergency power supply systems 110:7.7, 110:A.7.7.1
Ethylene oxide, facilities for storage, handling, and use of 560:7.1.2, 560:8.2.2, 560:13.2.2,
560:A.7.1.2, 560:A.8.2.2, 560:A.13.2.2
Fire investigations 921:5.4.1, 921:5.10.3, 921:5.10.4.4, 921:6.2.4.4, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:6.3.2.5,
921:7.2.2.1, 921:7.2.4, 921:15.2.6.6, 921:17.3.3.4, 921:17.3.3.8, 921:17.4.1.4, 921:19.3.2(8),
921:19.4.1(10), 921:20.6.2, 921:21.8.2.2.6, 921:28.4.7, 921:A.6.2.4.4, 921:A.6.3.2.2.3,
921:A.28.4.7.2, 921:A.28.4.7.3, 921:B.3
Fixed guideway transit systems 130:5.3, 130:5.5.6.2.2, 130:5.7.6.1, 130:6.2.2.3.2, 130:6.3.1.1.6,
130:6.3.2, 130:6.6.2, 130:6.6.3, 130:Chap. 7, 130:8.7, 130:9.4(8), 130:B.8, 130:Annex B
Flammable and combustible liquids facilities 30:7.3.7.1, 30:9.5, 30:9.14, 30:10.14, 30:12.14,
30:13.14, 30:14.4.7, 30:17.11, 30:18.4.6, 30:18.5, 30:24.10, 30:25.7, 30:A.9.5, 30:A.17.11.2,
30:A.17.11.7, 30:A.18.4.6(3), 30:A.24.10.2, 30:A.24.10.4, 30:Annex F, 5000:34.3.2.5.1.1,
5000:34.3.2.5.4
Fume hoods 99:6.4.3, 99:6.6.2, 99:A.6.4.3.1, 99:A.6.4.3.3, 99:A.6.4.3.4, 99:A.6.6.2
Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms 5000:34.3.7.2.4.4
High hazard contents 5000:34.3.2.5, 5000:34.3.2.7.1, 5000:34.3.2.7.2, 5000:34.3.6.1.2
Hyperbaric chambers 99:20.2.4, 99:20.2.9.2, 99:A.20.2.4.1.2, 99:A.20.2.4.2.1, 99:A.20.2.4.3.2
Hypobaric facilities 99B:4.1.2, 99B:4.4, 99B:A.4.1.2.1, 99B:A.4.4.1, 99B:B.1.1.3
Laboratories see Laboratories, Ventilation
Laser equipment 115:7.4, 115:8.4.1.4, 115:8.4.2.4, 115:8.4.3.1, 115:9.2.7, 115:9.4.1.1,
115:9.4.1.3, 115:9.4.1.5, 115:9.4.3.1, 115:9.4.3.5, 115:10.3.5, 115:10.6.4, 115:11.2.2,
115:A.8.4.3.1
Manufactured housing 501:4.3.2, 501:4.3.2.6, 501:4.3.3, 501:4.3.3.2, 501:4.3.3.3, 501:5.3.3.1,
501:8.4.4, 501:10.9.5, 501:10.9.6
Marine vessels 30A:11.10.5(3), 30A:11.10.5(4), 30A:11.10.7(1), 1405:5.6.3, 1405:7.11.2,
1405:9.2.1, 1405:9.7.4.7, 1405:9.7.5.5, 1405:9.8.3, 1405:10.3.6, 1405:12.10.8.6, 1405:13.10(2)
Fire-fighting vessels 1925:4.4.6.3, 1925:4.4.6.4, 1925:9.2.2, 1925:9.2.5.2, 1925:12.5.1.1,
1925:12.5.1.2, 1925:12.5.6, 1925:12.5.6.1, 1925:15.1.2
Fire investigations 921:28.4.7, 921:A.28.4.7.2, 921:A.28.4.7.3
Fires 1405:1.3.1, 1405:5.6.3.2, 1405:10.3, 1405:12.4.1, 1405:12.6.4, 1405:12.7.2(4),
1405:12.10.7, 1405:12.10.8.6, 1405:12.11.4, 1405:12.11.5.4, 1405:12.14.5.4,
1405:12.14.5.5, 1405:12.15.3, 1405:13.10(9)
Lay-up, in 312:5.9
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Merchant vessels 301:7.2.3.3, 301:7.2.3.7 to 7.2.3.9, 301:7.2.3.11, 301:7.2.3.12, 301:8.2.5.2,
301:9.2.16.6, 301:9.4, 301:14.7, 301:20.13.4, 301:21.13.4, 301:21.15.13, 301:A.9.4.1,
301:Annex B
Mechanical
Definition 402:3.3.100.1, 853:3.3.22.1
Membrane structures 5000:32.2.1.5.1
Motor craft hulls 302:4.2, 302:4.2 to 4.6, 302:A.4.3, 302:A.4.5.2.2, 302:A.4.6.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities located inside buildings 30A:4.2.3, 30A:7.3.6.7, 30A:7.4.5.4,
30A:7.4.7.2, 30A:7.4.7.3, 30A:7.5, 30A:Table 8.3.1, 30A:9.7.3.3, 30A:A.7.3.6.7, 30A:A.7.5
Farms and remote sites, liquid storage at 30A:13.2.2.6, 30A:13.2.3.4, 30A:13.2.3.5,
30A:A.13.2.3.4
Marine vessels 30A:11.10.5(3), 30A:11.10.5(4), 30A:11.10.7(1)
Vaults 30A:4.3.3.3(8), 30A:4.3.3.6
Natural
Nonmechanical, fixed guideway transit systems 130:7.1.1, 130:7.1.2, 130:A.7.1.1
Nuclear reactors, light water 804:8.3.3, 804:8.4, 804:8.4.8.1, 804:10.3.3, 804:10.3.11 to 10.3.13,
804:10.3.15, 804:10.6.2, 804:10.7.1, 804:10.8.7, 804:10.8.8, 804:10.14.2, 804:A.8.4,
804:A.10.6.2, 804:A.10.7.1, 804:A.10.8.8, 805:4.4.3.4(5), 805:5.10.3, 805:C.3.4.3, 805:C.4.2,
805:E.2.8.1, 805:E.2.8.7, 805:E.2.8.8, 805:E.2.11.2, 805:E.2.12.1, 805:E.2.13.1, 805:E.2.19
Oil-burning equipment 31:4.6.4, 31:4.7, 31:5.7, 31:7.6.5, 31:8.8.11, 31:10.11.3.3, 31:10.11.4.2,
31:A.4.6.4
Organic coatings manufacture 35:5.4, 35:5.6.2, 35:5.6.5(2), 35:6.3.1.2(1), 35:A.5.4.1.3,
35:A.5.4.2.3
Ovens and furnaces 86:4.1.1.1, 86:4.2.4, 86:5.1.1.3, 86:5.1.1.4, 86:5.4, 86:6.6.5.2(E), 86:8.5,
86:8.18.1.3, 86:9.5.3, 86:10.1.2, 86:10.1.4 to 10.1.8, 86:11.2, 86:13.3.2.1, 86:13.3.2.3 to
13.3.2.5, 86:A.5.1.1.4, 86:A.5.4, 86:A.9.5.3, 86:A.10.1.5.1, 86:A.10.1.5.2, 86:A.10.1.6,
86:A.10.1.7, 86:A.10.1.8.2 to A.10.1.8.9, 86:A.11.2
Molten salt bath furnaces 86:12.10.4, 86:A.12.10.4.1
Powder coating or curing ovens 86:10.1.6.3, 86:10.1.6.4, 86:A.10.1.6.4
Special atmosphere furnaces 86:13.3.2
Parking structures 88A:4.6.4, 88A:5.3, 88A:6.2(2), 88A:A.5.3.2, 5000:49.2.2.4 to 49.2.2.6
Pesticide storage areas 434:4.2.3, 434:A.4.2.3.2(a)
Positive pressure (control rooms) 496:7.3, 496:A.7.3.2
Projection rooms 101:12.4.6.8, 101:13.4.6.8, 5000:16.4.6.6
Proven
Records storage facilities 232:5.4, 232:6.7.6.1, 232:6.7.6.6, 232:8.7.3.1, 232:8.7.3.5, 232:8.12.2,
232:A.6.7.6.1, 232:A.6.7.6.6, 232:A.7.1.3, 232:A.7.1.4, 232:A.8.7.3.1, 232:A.8.12.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:5.2.6, 1192:5.5, 1192:A.5.5.3
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Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.3.5, 318:Chap. 5, 318:7.1.4, 318:7.8.4, 318:7.8.10,
318:8.4.2, 318:8.4.3(C), 318:8.5.3(B) to (D), 318:8.6.1, 318:8.6.2.2, 318:8.6.2.3, 318:A.8.6.1,
5000:34.3.7.3.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.2, 5000:34.3.7.3.7.3, 5000:34.3.7.3.8, 5000:A.34.3.7.3.8.4
Protection Level 5 318:6.6(1) to (5)
Tools using hazardous chemicals 318:10.8, 318:A.10.8
Vacuum pumps, exhaust conditioning of 318:10.6.2, 318:A.10.6.2.1
Smoke compartments 5000:16.4.3.3.3, 5000:16.4.3.4
Smoke-protected assembly seating 101:12.4.2.1(2), 101:13.4.2.1(2), 5000:16.4.2.1(4)
Smokeproof enclosures 101:7.2.3.7, 101:7.2.3.8, 101:7.2.3.10, 101:7.2.3.12, 5000:11.2.3.2,
5000:11.2.3.7, 5000:11.2.3.8, 5000:11.2.3.10, 5000:11.2.3.12
Solvent extraction plants 36:7.5.5, 36:7.8, 36:7.9.5
Spray application operations 33:5.4, 33:5.6, 33:6.5.2.1, 33:6.5.2.2, 33:6.5.5, 33:Chap. 7,
33:8.5.7, 33:9.1, 33:9.3, 33:10.7.3, 33:11.3.8, 33:13.2, 33:13.3.1.3.1, 33:13.4.3, 33:13.5,
33:13.6, 33:14.3.1, 33:14.3.9, 33:15.8.2, 33:A.1.1, 33:A.6.2.6, 33:A.6.3.1.1 to 33:A.6.3.1.4,
33:A.7.5.1, 33:A.7.5.2, 33:A.9.1, 33:A.10.1.1, 33:A.13.5, 33:A.18.1.2, 33:Annex B, 33:D.1.2
Powder coating 33:15.6, 33:15.8, 33:15.13.6, 33:A.15.8.1, 33:A.15.8.3, 33:Annex C,
33:D.1.3.1
Resin application areas 33:17.5.3, 33:17.6, 33:A.17.5.3
Vehicle undercoating and body lining, spray areas used for 33:14.1.1
Stages 101:12.4.5.5, 101:13.4.5.5, 5000:16.4.5.4
Tanks 326:6.3.4 to 6.3.10, 326:7.1.1, 326:7.1.2, 326:7.1.4.2, 326:7.2, 326:9.3.2, 326:9.3.4,
326:10.1.2, 326:A.6.3.6, 326:A.7.2.5, 326:A.7.2.7(2)
Transformers 70:450.9, 70:450.45
Underground construction operations 241:11.7.3, 241:A.11.7.3
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:6.3.3
820:Table 6.2(b), 820:Chap. 9, 820:10.11(1), 820:Figs. A.6.2(b) to (g), 820:A.10.11(1), 820:D.4
Construction materials 820:8.3.3.2.4, 820:8.3.3.3.4, 820:8.3.3.4.4, 820:8.3.3.6, 820:A.8.3.3.3.4
Monitoring and signaling systems 820:7.5, 820:A.7.5.3
Ventilation air see Air
Ventilation-controlled fires 92B:6.2.3.1, 92B:A.6.2.3.1, 921:5.3.2, 921:5.3.7, 921:5.10.2.7

Definition 92B:3.3.7.6, 921:3.3.176
Ventilation rates
Ventilators
Window 80:A.17.1.3
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Venting 211, 550:4.5.1(3), 550:4.5.2.2 see also Ventilation; Vents

Acetylene generators 51A:6.3
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems 12:5.6, 12:A.5.6.1, 12:A.5.6.2
Chimneys 211:4.1.2.5(3), 211:Table 5.2.2.1, 211:6.1.3.4, 211:9.5.1.2, 211:9.5.2, 211:A.4.1.2.5(3),
211:A.9.5.2
Definition 54:3.3.98.7, 54:3.3.108, 54:A.3.3.98.7, 211:3.3.164, 550:3.3.53, 921:3.3.170
Deflagration see Explosion venting
Direct system
Direct vent appliances 211:10.7.1
Dryers, clothes 211:10.7.3
Electric generating plants 850:5.5.1, 850:7.4.5.3, 850:7.6.5.2.2, 850:9.1.2.2, 850:9.4.2.2.7,
850:9.5.5
Explosion see Explosion venting
Fire and explosion investigations 921:9.7.2, 921:21.4.1.4.1, 921:21.4.1.5.1 to 21.4.1.5.3, 921:21.5,
921:21.8.2.6
Flammable and combustible liquids 30:9.4.2, 30:9.5.4.1, 30:9.5.4.2, 30:19.5.2, 30:19.5.3,
30:21.5.1.2, 30:21.8.6, 30:A.9.5.4, 30:A.21.8.6
Liquid processing facilities 30:17.6.10, 30:17.6.13, 30:A.17.11.10, 30:A.17.11.13
Normal venting 30:21.4.3, 30:23.6, 30:A.21.4.3.9, 30:A.23.6.1
Tank buildings 30:24.5.4, 30:24.13, 30:A.24.5.4
Tanks 30:21.4.3, 30:23.6, 30:27.8, 30:A.21.4.3.9, 30:A.23.6.1, 30:A.27.8.1.6
Vaults30:25.6.1, 30:25.6.2
Flue gas 31:4.7, 31:5.2.1, 31:Chap. 6, 31:12.8, 31:13.6, 31:E.5, 54:9.1.14, 211:4.1.2 to 4.1.5,
211:4.4, 211:9.8.1, 211:10.4.2, 211:10.4.3, 211:10.4.5, 211:10.7.2.2, 211:10.7.2.3, 211:A.14.5
Definition 31:3.3.64, 31:A.3.3.64
Direct venting system 31:6.7.2
Gas appliances 54:5.8.5, 54:7.4.1, 54:9.1.2(3), 54:9.1.14, 54:9.1.19, 54:10.21.5, 54:10.22.2,
54:Chap. 12, 54:Chap. 13, 54:Annex G
Heat see Heat venting
Liquid processing facilities 1:66.5.3.3.4, 1:A.66.5.3.3.4
LP-Gas 1:69.3.5.4.2, 1:69.4.3, 58:5.8.3, 58:6.3.10, 58:6.5.4.2, 58:6.6.6.1(G), 58:6.8.3.3,
58:6.8.3.7, 58:6.23.3.3, 58:7.3, 58:8.3.4.3, 58:A.5.8.3
Power
Pressure regulators 54:5.8.5, 54:7.4.1, 54:9.1.19
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Sidewall or through-wall 31:6.7.3.1
Significant fire phenomena caused by 204:A.1.1.1
Smoke see Smoke venting
Solid fuel-burning appliances 211:12.3
Solvent extraction process equipment 36:8.2, 36:A.8.2.3
Sprinklered buildings 204:Chap. 11, 204:F.3
Tanks 326:4.1.11, 326:5.3.1.1, 326:5.3.2, 326:7.4.2.2, 326:9.2.5
Vents 204, 211 see also Vent connectors; Ventilation; Venting

Atmospheric 560:11.2(1), 560:11.5.2, 560:11.5.3
Boiler-furnaces
Atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers warm-up burners 85:7.7.5.2.3.2, 85:7.7.5.2.3.4
Gaseous vent system requirements 85:4.6.2.4, 85:A.4.6.2.4.1
Heat recovery steam generator systems 85:8.4.3.2.2.2(B), 85:8.8.3, 85:8.8.9.2.2,
85:A.8.4.3.2.2.2
Multiple burner boilers 85:6.6.3.1.2.2, 85:6.6.3.1.10 to 6.6.3.1.14, 85:6.6.3.6.3, 85:6.6.5.2.1.1,
85:6.6.5.2.1.3, 85:6.6.5.2.3, 85:6.6.5.2.5.4, 85:6.6.5.2.7.4
Pulverized fuel systems 85:9.4.5.2.1.2, 85:9.4.5.2.4, 85:9.4.6.1.5, 85:9.4.6.1.9, 85:9.4.6.1.10,
85:9.5.3.2.1.2, 85:9.5.3.2.2, 85:9.6.2.1.4, 85:9.6.2.2, 85:9.6.2.5.1, 85:9.6.2.5.3,
85:A.9.4.6.1.9
Common vents 1192:7.6.3.3
Definition 501:9.2.39.1, 1192:3.3.36.1
Gas see subentry : Gas
Continuous 1192:7.5.2.5(2), 1192:7.6.3.2
Definition 501:9.2.39.2, 1192:3.3.36.2
Decomposition see Decomposition vents
Definition 54:3.3.105, 68:3.3.34, 80:3.3.131, 204:3.3.21, 211:3.3.159, 211:A.3.3.159, 1192:3.3.36
Fire doors 80:7.2.4, 80:8.2.4, 80:10.2.4
Foam tanks 1901:21.6.4, 1901:21.8.4.3, 1901:21.8.5
Gas 54:10.25.3, 54:10.27.1.3, 54:10.27.1.4, 54:11.6, 54:12.3.6, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.8,
54:12.7, 54:12.7.2(1)(e), 54:12.7.4, 54:Fig. G.1(m), 54:Fig. G.1(n), 54:A.11.6, 54:A.12.7.3.1,
211:4.5.3, 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:7.2.6, 211:7.2.9.1, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:9.6, 211:10.1,
211:10.2.2, 211:10.5.2
Common vents 54:12.7.4, 54:12.11.3.5, 54:12.11.3.6, 54:13.2.4 to 13.2.10, 54:Fig. G.1(k),
54:Fig. G.1(1), 54:G.2, 54:Fig. G.2.1, 54:Fig. G.2.2
Definition 54:3.3.105.2, 211:3.3.159.1, 501:10.2.29
Manufactured housing 501:10.6.1, 501:10.6.2
Offset vents
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Sizes 54:Chap. 13
Sludge gas
Special type 54:12.5.3, 54:12.6.8
Type B 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.6.1.3, 54:12.6.3.1, 54:12.7.2(2), 54:12.7.4.3, 54:Table
12.8.4.4, 54:12.11.2.4(1)(a), 54:12.11.14.2(1), 54:13.1.11, 54:13.2.22, 211:7.2.5(2),
211:7.2.9.1, 211:9.2.2.1, 211:9.2.2.2, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:9.6, 211:9.7.3, 211:10.1.1,
211:10.1.2, 211:10.5.2, 211:10.6.1, 211:10.6.4.1 to 10.6.4.2, 211:13.3
Definition 54:3.3.105.2.2, 211:3.3.159.1.2, 501:10.2.29.1
Type BW 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.7.1(2), 54:12.7.2(3), 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:10.1.2,
211:10.1.3, 211:10.6.1
Definition 54:3.3.105.2.3, 211:3.3.159.1.3, 501:10.2.29.2
Type L 31:6.5.4.3, 31:6.5.9, 31:6.5.20, 31:6.7.1, 54:Table 12.5.1, 54:12.7.2(2), 54:Table
12.8.4.4, 54:12.11.2.4(1)(a), 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:9.2.2.1 to 9.2.2.3, 211:Table 9.5.1.1,
211:9.6, 211:9.7.3, 211:10.1.5, 211:10.6.1
Definition 31:3.3.63, 54:3.3.105.2.4, 211:3.3.159.3
Heating equipment and appliances 1:11.5.4
Ice and snow removal 204:12.6
Individual 501:9.11.3.1, 501:9.11.3.2, 1192:7.4.2.2, 1192:7.6.3.1
Definition 501:9.2.39.3, 1192:3.3.36.3
Inspection and maintenance 204:5.2.4, 204:Chap. 12, 211:13.1, 211:13.2, 211:13.7, 211:13.8,
211:A.14.4, 211:A.14.5
Integral vents, equipment with 211:10.7.4
Lightning protection 780:4.3.2, 780:4.7.1(4), 780:4.8.8, 780:A.4.8.8.3, 780:B.1.2
Main 501:9.11.3.1, 501:9.11.3.2
Mechanical 501:9.11.4
Pellet 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:7.2.7(2), 211:7.2.9.1, 211:10.4.1, 211:10.5.2, 211:13.3
Plumbing systems
Manufactured housing 501:9.6.1.1, 501:9.11, 501:9.12.2
Pyroxylin plastic storage 42:5.5, 42:6.2.9, 42:6.6
Regulator 54:5.6.4.2, 54:A.5.6.4.2
Secondary
Copyright NFPA
Water tank 1901:19.4, 1901:A.19.4.1 to A.19.4.3.3
Wet
Drainage systems 501:9.10.6, 501:9.11.3.1, 501:9.11.3.2, 1192:7.4.6, 1192:7.6.3.2
Definition 501:9.2.47, 1192:3.3.36.6
Venue
Definition 160:3.3.31, 160:A.3.3.31
Venue manager 1126:6.1.4, 1126:8.1.3

Verification method
Definition 1:3.4.22, 76:3.7.13, 101:3.3.253, 301:3.5.21, 551:3.3.18, 909:3.3.78, 5000:3.3.641
Enhanced call verification (ECV) 731:9.6.1.1(1), 731:9.6.1.1.1, 731:A.9.6.1.1
Multiple trip verification (MTV) 731:9.6.1.1.4, 731:9.6.1.1(4), 731:A.9.6.1.1.4.1
On-site verification (OSV) 731:9.6.1.1(5)
Remote audio verification (RAV) 731:9.6.1.1.3, 731:9.6.1.1(3), 731:A.9.6.1.1.3
Remote video verification (RVV) 731:9.6.1.1(2), 731:9.6.1.1.2, 731:9.6.1.2.2, 731:A.9.6.1.1.2
Vermin proofing 5000:Annex B
Vertical distance
Board and care facilities 101A:6.6.1, 101A:6.6.2.2, 101A:6.6.4 to 6.6.6, 101A:6.8.6
Vertical hollow shaft motors 20:7.5.1.5, 20:7.5.1.7.2
Vertical in-line pumps 20:5.27.3
Vertical lineshaft turbine pumps 20:5.1.1, 20:Chap. 7, 20:B.1.19

Total head (H) 20:7.1.2, 20:A.14.2.7.4
Definition 20:3.3.23.3.2, 20:A.3.3.23.3.2
Vertical openings 1:4.4.5, 1:10.12.2, 1:11.3.5, 1:Table 12.7.4.2, 1:12.9.6, 5000:4.4.5,

5000:7.2.7.2.2(2), 5000:8.12, 5000:A.8.12.1.2 to A.8.12.5.2(2) see also Elevators; Shafts (shaftways);
Stairs
Residential board and care occupancies in 101A:7.6.4.10
Copyright NFPA
Assembly occupancies 101:12.3.1, 101:13.3.1, 101:A.12.3.1(1), 101:A.13.3.1(1), 5000:16.3.1,
5000:A.16.3.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.6.2.3, 5000:15.7.3.4.3(2), 5000:15.7.3.4.4(2), 5000:15.7.3.6,
5000:15.7.3.6.4
Business occupancies 101:38.3.1, 101:39.3.1, 101A:8.2.1.1, 101A:8.5.3, 5000:28.3.1
Communicating spaces 101:8.6.6, 101:A.8.6.6(7), 5000:8.12.2, 5000:A.8.12.2(7)
Convenience openings 101:8.6.8, 101:A.8.6.8.2(4), 101:A.8.6.8.6(2), 5000:8.12.4,
5000:A.8.12.4.2(4)
Cultural property occupancies 909:8.2(5), 909:A.12.1
5000:18.6.3.1
Definition 101:3.3.254, 101:A.3.3.254, 909:3.3.79, 914:3.3.89, 5000:3.3.437.1
101:A.22.3.1(2), 101:A.22.4.4.6.2, 101:A.22.4.4.6.4, 101:A.23.3.1.2.1 to A.23.3.1.3, 5000:21.3.1,
5000:21.4.4.6, 5000:A.21.3.1(2), 5000:A.21.4.4.6.2, 5000:A.21.4.4.6.4
Educational occupancies 101:14.3.1, 101:15.3.1, 101A:9.2.1.1, 101A:9.5.3, 5000:17.3.1
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.3.9
Fire protection features 101:Table 8.3.4.2, 101:8.3.4.3, 101:8.6, 101:A.8.6.2 to A.8.6.10.2(2)
Fireblocks 5000:8.14.2.1(3)
Floor 101:8.6.5, 101:A.8.6.5
Fundamental requirements 101:4.5.5
Guards 5000:11.1.8.2(4)
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.1, 101:19.3.1, 101A:4.6.7, 5000:19.3.1, 5000:20.3.1
High hazard contents areas 5000:34.3.2.10
Historic structures 914:8.2(5)
Horizontal exits, fire barriers providing 5000:11.2.4.3.2(2)
Industrial occupancies 101:40.3.1, 5000:29.3.1, 5000:34.3.2.10
Lodging or rooming houses 101:26.3.1, 101:A.26.3.1.2, 5000:23.3.1
Open structures 5000:31.5.2.9.1
Parking structures 88A:4.6, 88A:4.7.5, 101:42.8.3.1, 101:A.42.8.3.1.1.3(3), 5000:30.8.3.1
101A:7.2.4.7.1, 101A:7.4.4.10, 101A:7.6.4.10, 5000:26.2.3.1, 5000:26.3.3.1
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.5
Service openings 101:8.6.8.4, 5000:8.12.5, 5000:A.8.12.5.2(2)
Towers 5000:31.6.11.1
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Vertical shafts see Shafts (shaftways)
Vertical zones
Marine vessels 1405:5.1.4.8, 1405:5.1.5.1, 1405:5.1.5.3, 1405:9.8.2, 1405:12.5.1, 1405:12.6.2
Very early warning fire detection systems

Definition 76:3.5.6
Telecommunications facilities 76:6.8.6.1, 76:6.11.6.1, 76:6.13.2.1(2), 76:8.4.1.3, 76:8.4.2.1.4(1),
76:8.4.2.1.7, 76:8.5.1.2(1), 76:8.5.2.1, 76:8.5.3.1, 76:A.5.6.6, 76:A.6.1, 76:A.8.4.1.3,
76:A.8.5.3.1.2.1 to A.8.5.3.1.2.5, 76:Annex B
Vessels (containers)
Deflagration pressure containment 69:Chap. 13
Definition 69:3.3.9
Elongated, deflagration venting of 68:Chap. 9
Fixed electric heating equipment for 70:427
Pressure see Pressure vessels
Process see Process units (vessels)
Uninsulated 15:7.4.2.6
Water spray protection for 15:7.4.2, 15:A.7.4.2
Vessels (marine) see Marine vessels
Vestibules 101:7.2.3.4, 101:7.2.3.6, 101:7.7.2.5, 221:5.8.4.2, 221:A.5.8.4 see also Sally port
(security vestibule)
As exit discharge 5000:11.7.2.4
Pressurized 92A:5.3.5.2, 92A:A.5.3.5.2, 105:A.1.3.1
Quench 86:12.8.1, 86:13.2.1.2, 86:13.2.1.3
Smoke control and 92A:4.3(4), 92A:5.3.5, 92A:A.5.3.5.1, 92A:A.5.3.5.2, 105:A.1.3.1
Smokeproof enclosures 5000:11.2.3.2, 5000:11.2.3.4, 5000:11.2.3.6 to 11.2.3.8, 5000:11.9.1.1(5)
Vibration detectors/sensors 730:6.10.2.1, 730:8.6.3.2
Vibration isolation
Victim management, rescue incidents 1006:5.3, 1006:5.3.1, 1006:5.3.2, 1006:5.3.3, 1006:6.2.2,

1006:16.1.10, 1006:16.1.11, 1006:Table A.1.3, 1006:A.16.1.10, 1006:A.16.1.11
Victim removal system, rescue incidents 1006:5.3.2

Video display terminals, cathode ray tube 77:10.6

Copyright NFPA
Video image flame detection (VIFD) 72:5.8.5, 72:10.4.3, 72:A.5.8.5.3, 72:A.5.8.5.4
Definition 72:3.3.209, 72:A.3.3.209
Video image smoke detection (VISD) 72:5.7.6, 72:10.4.3, 72:A.5.7.6.3, 72:A.5.7.6.4

Definition 72:3.3.181.5, 72:A.3.3.181.5
Video surveillance 730:8.11, 730:8.13.4

Business occupancies 730:19.4.2.8, 730:19.4.3.1, 730:19.4.4.5, 730:19.4.5.8, 730:19.4.6.4,
730:19.4.7.5
Educational occupancies 730:11.4.1.5, 730:11.4.1.7, 730:11.4.1.8, 730:11.16.1 to 11.6.4
Health care facilities 730:12.4.4.5(A) to (C), 730:12.4.4.5(E)
Hotels 730:14.4.2(7), 730:14.4.3(6), 730:14.4.6(2), 730:14.4.6(3), 730:14.4.6(8)
Lighting 730:6.5.2.5, 730:17.10
Mercantile occupancies 730:17.4.1, 730:17.10, 730:18.4.2.3, 730:18.4.6.3.4.2(5),
730:18.4.6.3.4.3(1)
Parking facilities 730:11.4.1.7, 730:21.4.2.4
Video surveillance systems 731:5.3.3.1.9, 731:5.3.4.5, 731:Chap. 7, 731:9.6.1.1.2.1 to 9.6.1.1.2.3,

731:Fig. A.4.7.2.1(3)(d), 731:A.9.2.1, 731:A.9.6.1.1.2, 731:Annex B, 731:Annex C
Vinyl 921:6.2.4.2, 921:6.3.3.2.6

Blackout linings, vinyl-coated 701:1.1.1.2, 701:B.3
Wall or ceiling coverings, expanded 101:10.2.4.2, 101:A.10.2.4.2
Viscosity 1150:4.2.2.2, 1150:5.2.2, 1150:A.5.2.2(1)

Viscous liquids 30:16.3.5

Visible damage
Definition 1931:3.3.41, 1932:3.3.35
Visible notification appliances 72:4.4.3.2.3, 72:4.4.3.2.4, 72:4.4.3.6.2(2), 72:4.4.3.7.2, 72:4.4.3.8.2,

72:4.4.3.8.3, 72:6.16.3.12.3, 72:7.3.2.1, 72:7.3.2.3, 72:7.4.1.1, 72:7.5.2 to 7.5.5, 72:11.7.5.5(2),
72:A.4.4.3.6.2(2), 72:A.7.4.1.1, 72:A.7.5.2.4 to A.7.5.4.6.2, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.2.3.5.1, 72:E.2.3.5.2,
72:E.3.6, 5000:12.15, 5000:55.2.3.5, 5000:55.2.3.8 see also Annunciators
Alarm receiving equipment, public fire service communications equipment 72:9.5.1.2.5, 72:9.5.1.4.2,
72:9.5.1.4.4, 72:9.5.1.5.7, 72:9.5.2.2.3, 72:9.5.2.3.2, 72:9.5.3.4.7
Apartment buildings 5000:25.3.4.3.1(2)
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.4.3.1, 5000:16.3.4.3.3, 5000:16.4.7.6
Carbon monoxide alarms 720:5.1.2, 720:5.3.3, 720:A.5.1.2.2
Copyright NFPA
Definition 72:3.3.113.3, 501:5.2.11
Fire command center 72:4.4.6.5
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.4.3.1.2, 5000:A.19.3.4.3.1.2
Hotels and dormitories 5000:12.45.3.3.2, 5000:24.3.4.4, 5000:24.3.4.5, 5000:A.24.3.4.4
Household fire alarm systems 72:11.3.7, 72:11.3.8, 72:11.6.5, 72:11.7.5.5(2)
Lodging or rooming houses 5000:23.3.4.3.1, 5000:A.23.3.4.3.1
Private mode 72:7.6, 72:7.9.3.1, 72:A.7.6
Public mode 72:7.4.2.2, 72:7.4.2.5.2, 72:7.5, 72:7.9.3.2, 72:A.7.5
Remote supervising station systems 72:8.5.1.4, 72:8.5.1.5, 72:8.5.3.1
Residential dwelling units 5000:12.45.5.6.1.2, 5000:12.45.5.6.2.1 to 12.45.5.6.4
Testing 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:C.2.11, 72:C.2.12
Textual appliances 72:7.9, 72:A.7.9
Trouble signals 72:4.4.3.5.6, 72:4.4.3.5.7, 72:E.2.3.5.1, 72:E.2.3.5.2
Zone indication 72:4.4.6
Vision panels 80:4.1.3.1, 80:14.3, 80:14.3.1, 105:4.5.4, 105:4.5.5, 252:7.1.3.1, 252:B.2.2

Visor material
Visors see also Faceshields

CBRN terrorism incident protective ensembles 1994:5.3.5.5(2), 1994:7.2.1.2.2, 1994:7.3.1.2.2
Performance requirements and test methods 1994:7.1.1.2.2, 1994:7.1.2.8, 1994:7.2.1.2.2,
1994:7.2.2.9, 1994:7.3.1.2.2, 1994:7.3.2.8, 1994:8.1.2, 1994:8.1.8, 1994:8.7, 1994:8.9,
1994:8.10, 1994:8.13, 1994:8.21, 1994:A.8.7.4.4.3, 1994:A.8.7.6.2
Product label information 1994:5.1.1.9(7)
Technical data package statements 1994:5.3.5.2(2), 1994:5.3.5.4(1), 1994:5.3.5.5(2)
Definition 1992:3.3.65, 1994:3.3.46.4
Liquid splash-protective ensembles
Certification 1992:4.4.3.3
Manufacturer's description 1992:5.3.5.2(2), 1992:5.3.5.4(1), 1992:5.3.5.5(2)
Performance requirements 1992:7.1.2.2, 1992:7.1.7, 1992:7.1.8, 1992:7.6.3
Product label 1992:5.2.3(1)(f)
Test methods 1992:8.4.7, 1992:8.5, 1992:8.6, 1992:8.21
Copyright NFPA
Vapor-protective ensembles 1991:4.4.3.3
Design requirements 1991:6.1.2.1, 1991:6.1.7
Product label 1991:5.1.1.8(8), 1991:5.3.2.2(2), 1991:5.3.2.4(1), 1991:5.3.2.5(2)
Test methods 1991:8.1.8, 1991:8.6, 1991:8.7, 1991:8.10, 1991:8.11, 1991:8.14
Visual inspection
Definition 306:3.3.20, 1911:3.3.133, 1931:3.3.42
Ground ladders 1932:6.1.2 to 6.1.4, 1932:6.1.5.1
Visual recording devices 72:9.5.1.2, 72:9.5.4.1.1, 72:9.5.4.2

Permanent record (recording) 72:9.5.1.2.2, 72:9.5.4.1.1
Voice/alarm communications, emergency 72:6.3.3.1(7), 72:6.8.1.1, 72:6.8.4.11, 72:6.9, 72:7.4.1.4,

72:Table 10.3.1, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.6.8.1.1, 72:A.6.9, 72:A.7.4.1.4, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.3.5.1,
5000:55.2.3.8.2
Assembly occupancies 5000:16.3.4.1(2), 5000:16.3.4.3.3 to 16.3.4.3.5, 5000:16.4.3.3.4,
5000:16.4.3.5
Business occupancies 5000:28.3.4.3.1(2)
High-rise buildings 5000:33.2.1.1, 5000:33.2.5.5, 5000:A.33.2.1.1
Malls 5000:27.4.4.10.3.1(2)
Mercantile occupancies 5000:27.3.4.3.1(2), 5000:27.4.5.4.3(2)
Voice communication channels 1221:9.1.1.4(2), 1221:9.3.4.1.7, 1221:9.3.4.1.10.3, 1221:9.3.4.1.12,

1221:9.3.4.1.13, 1221:A.9.1.1.4(2), 1221:A.9.3.4.1.12 see also Communications
Voice intelligibility 72:7.4.1.4, 72:7.4.1.6, 72:A.7.4.1.4, 72:A.7.4.1.6, 72:E.1.1, 72:E.3.5.1,

1221:11.3.4
Definition 72:3.3.211, 72:A.3.3.211
Voids see Concealed spaces
VoIP, voice over Internet protocol

Definition 76:3.3.12, 76:A.3.3.12
Volatile liquids
Definition 329:3.3.26, 820:3.3.43.3
Flammable
Definition70E:100.I
Highly volatile
Copyright NFPA
Volatile matter
Volt
Voltage protection rating 780:A.4.18.4

Voltage regulators, emergency power supply systems 110:5.6.9, 110:A.5.6.9.1
Voltages 70:110.4, 70B:7.4.2, 70B:7.4.2(6), 70B:18.4, 70B:27.5, 70B:27.10, 921:8.2.2.2,

921:8.3.2.1
Control circuits 79:9.1.2
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 501:11.2.41, 501:A.11.2.41
Drops 70:210.19(A), 70:215.2(A)(3), 70:310.15(A)(1), 70:647.4(D), 921:8.2.2.7.1, 921:8.2.5.2
To ground
Maximum continuous operating voltage (MCOV) 780:4.18.5.2
Measured limiting voltage (MLV)
Nominal 79:4.3.2.1, 79:4.3.2.2, 79:4.3.3.1, 79:4.3.4.1, 79:4.3.4.3
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:320.2, 79:3.3.110, 780:3.3.34.3
Normal operating voltage
Normal voltage variations 70B:27.5.1
Over 600 volts see Over 600 volts
Sags 70B:27.1.2.6, 70B:27.4
Sustained interruptions 70B:27.5
Swells 70B:27.4
Testing equipment 921:12.2.4.1
Transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) 780:4.18.4, 780:A.4.18.4
Transients 70B:27.3, 780:A.4.18.1, 780:A.4.18.2.5
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Definition 70B:27.1.1.16, 780:3.3.31
Unbalanced 70B:27.6
Undervoltage, long duration 70B:27.5
Undervoltage protection 79:7.5.1, 79:7.5.2
Definition 79:3.3.107, 79:A.3.3.107
Volumetric filling
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 59A:7.2.6
LP-Gas 58:5.2.5.7, 58:5.7.5.3, 58:7.4.2.1, 58:7.4.2.4, 58:7.4.3, 58:A.5.2.5.7, 58:A.5.7.5.3,
58:A.7.4.2.4, 58:A.7.4.3.2(A)
Maximum volume
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers 52:11.3.5.1
Volunteer fire departments

Alarm communications systems 1720:A.4.3.4
Operations, organization and deployment for 1720
Training, initial fire attack 1410:5.2.5.2
W
Waist
Wales 1006:A.8.1.4
Walks
Accessibility
Aircraft loading see Aircraft loading walkways
Elevated 5000:12.6.4.3
Live load 5000:Table A.35.6.1.2
Moving see Moving walks
Wall assemblies, fire tests 251:4.2.1, 251:4.3, 251:Chap. 6, 251:7.3, 251:16.1, 251:16.4,
251:A.4.2.1, 251:A.4.3.1, 251:G.1.2, 251:G.7.4, 251:G.7.5
Bearing 251:Chap. 7, 251:16.4
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Exterior 251:G.7.3
Fire propagation characteristics, fire test method of 285
Ignitibility test 268
Nonbearing 251:Chap. 8
Protective membranes, performance of 251:Chap. 15, 251:16.3
Wall coverings see also Interior finishes

Fire tests of 255:B.9, 286
Textile wall coverings, room fire growth contribution of 265
Wall head adapters

Wall openings see Openings and opening protectives
Wall panels
Metal composite panel walls
Definition 5000:3.3.644.10
Wall protectors 211:Fig. 9.5.1.1, 211:9.5.1.2, 211:Table 9.5.1.2, 211:9.5.2 to 9.5.5, 211:A.9.5.2,
211:A.14.5
Walls
Angle 221:5.16.3
Bearing 5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.5.1
Definition 221:3.3.12.2, 5000:3.3.644.1, 5000:35.2.33.1
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a)
Fire-resistant 5000:7.2.7.2.1
Type V construction 5000:7.2.6, 5000:D.2.7.2.1, 5000:D.2.7.2.2
Wall system
Bearing wall system
Breakaway design 5000:35.4.2.6.2(8), 5000:39.11.2.1, 5000:39.11.2.2, 5000:39.12.3.2.2,
5000:A.39.11.2.1
Bulkhead
Concrete 5000:41.2
Corridor, construction of
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Apartment buildings 101:30.3.6.1, 101:31.3.6.1, 101:32.4.3.2, 101:33.4.3.2, 101:A.31.3.6.1
Health care occupancies 101:18.3.6.2, 101:18.4.3.7.1, 101:19.3.6.2, 101:A.18.3.6.2,
101:A.19.3.6.2.2 to A.19.3.6.2.6
Residential board and care occupancies 101:32.2.3.6, 101:32.4.3.2, 101:33.2.3.6, 101:33.4.3.2
Definition 5000:3.3.644, 5000:35.2.33
Deflection limits 5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1
Door assemblies used as 80:1.1.4, 80:A.1.1.4
End 221:5.16.2, 221:A.5.16.2, 5000:8.3.2.16.2, 5000:A.8.3.2.16.2.1
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:D.2.3.1, 5000:D.2.4.1, 5000:D.2.4.2.3, 5000:D.2.5.1,
5000:D.2.5.6.7, 5000:D.2.6
Explosion investigations 921:21.3.1, 921:21.3.2, 921:21.8.2.2.7, 921:21.8.2.5, 921:21.8.2.6,
921:A.21.3.2, 921:A.21.8.2.5
Explosion-resistant 664:6.2.2.5, 664:A.6.2.2.5.2
Exterior building 520:4.2.2, 520:4.2.3, 520:4.2.6, 520:4.2.7, 520:4.5.1.1, 520:4.5.2, 520:4.5.3,
520:6.4.2, 520:A.4.5.1.1, 5000:7.1.3, 5000:Table 7.2.1.1, 5000:7.2.3.2.12, 5000:7.2.4.1,
5000:7.2.4.2.1, 5000:7.2.4.2.3, 5000:7.2.5.1, 5000:7.2.5.2, 5000:7.2.5.6.7, 5000:7.2.5.6.8,
5000:7.3, 5000:8.5, 5000:8.14.2.1(1), 5000:8.14.3(4), 5000:Chap. 37, 5000:40.4,
5000:48.3.3.4(4), 5000:48.4.1, 5000:A.48.4.1.2, 5000:D.2.3.2.12, 5000:D.2.4.1, 5000:D.2.4.2.3,
5000:D.2.5.1, 5000:D.2.5.2, 5000:D.2.5.6.7, 5000:D.2.5.6.8
Aircraft hangars 5000:29.6.2.1, 5000:30.6.2.2
Curtain walls and perimeter joint 5000:8.9.3, 5000:A.8.9.3.1
Deflection limits 5000:Table 35.1.2.8.1.1
Demolition 5000:A.14.1
Enhanced fire compartments 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.3.2.12, 5000:D.2.4.2.3,
5000:D.2.5.6.7, 5000:D.2.5.6.8, 5000:D.2.7.8, 5000:D.2.7.9, 5000:D.3
Exposure fires, protection from 80A:4.1.1, 80A:4.3.4.1, 80A:4.3.4.2, 80A:5.1(2), 80A:Tables
5.6.1(a) to (e)
Grandstands, separation of 5000:32.7.5.1(1)
High hazard contents, buildings containing 5000:34.3.4.2, 5000:34.3.5.2
Horizontal separation 5000:7.3.2.2, 5000:7.3.3, 5000:7.3.4, 5000:Table 7.3.5(a), 5000:Table
7.3.5(b)
Opening protectives 5000:7.3.5, 5000:15.7.3.9.3, 5000:15.10.5.3
Plastic veneer 5000:48.6.2, 5000:48.6.3, 5000:48.7.2
Stair enclosures 5000:11.2.2.5.2, 5000:A.11.2.2.5.2
Storage buildings 5000:7.6.3.3(2)
Townhouses, separation between 5000:22.4
Windows in 5000:8.7.10
Fiberboard insulation 5000:45.6.11.3 to 45.6.11.5
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Fire see Fire walls
Fire barrier see Fire barriers, Walls
Fire doors in 80:4.8.1, 80:7.2.1, 80:8.2.1, 80:9.1.3.1, 80:9.1.3.2, 80:9.1.3.4, 80:9.2.1, 80:10.2.1,
80:11.2.1, 80:13.2.1, 80:16.1.1, 80:16.2.2.2, 80:A.4.8.1.3, 80:A.4.8.1.4, 80:B.2, 80:K.4 to K.6
Fire investigations 921:5.6.6.1, 921:5.8.1.3, 921:6.2.10.1, 921:6.3.3, 921:7.3.2.6.1, 921:7.4.3,
921:17.4.1.3.2, 921:20.6.1.2, 921:25.6, 921:A.5.8.1.3, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Fire-resistance ratings 101:Table A.8.2.1.2
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.3.3, 170:A.6.3.3, 170:Fig. A.6.3.3(a), 170:A.6.3.3(b)
Fireblocks 5000:8.14.2.1
Glazing in 5000:46.5.2.1, 5000:46.5.2.2
Height
Historic structures 914:8.2(4), 914:13.4.5.4, 914:14.8, 914:A.9.5.3.9
Interior finishes see Interior finishes; Wall coverings
Live loads 5000:35.6.9
Manufactured housing
Common walls, attached dwellings 501:8.4.2.1.2, 501:13.3, 501:13.4, 501:A.13.4.1,
501:A.13.4.2
Masonry see Masonry
Metal composite panel walls
Definition 5000:3.3.644.10
Nonbearing 221:5.2.3, 5000:7.2.3.2.11, 5000:7.2.3.2.12, 5000:7.2.4.2.3, 5000:7.2.5.6.8,
5000:7.2.7.2.1, 5000:7.2.7.2.2(1), 5000:8.3.2.2.3, 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a), 5000:D.2.3.2.11,
5000:D.2.3.2.12, 5000:D.2.4.2.3, 5000:D.2.5.6.8
Definition 221:3.3.12.8, 5000:3.3.644.11, 5000:35.2.33.6
Proscenium 101:12.4.5.6, 5000:16.4.5.5
Definition 101:3.3.255.2, 5000:3.3.644.13
Records storage facilities 232:6.7, 232:8.7, 232:9.1.3.1, 232:9.1.5.1, 232:9.1.5.2, 232:9.1.7,
232:A.6.7.5 to A.6.7.6.6, 232:A.8.7.3.1
Retaining 5000:36.9
Definition 5000:3.3.644.14
Shear 5000:47.2.1.4, 5000:47.4.1.1
Light-framed wood
Definition 5000:3.3.644.8, 5000:35.2.33.5
Type I (segmented)
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Definition 5000:3.3.644.15.1, 5000:44.1.1.3.1
Type II (perforated) 5000:3.3.644.15.2, 5000:A.3.3.644.15.2
Definition 5000:44.1.1.3.2, 5000:A.44.1.1.3.2
Type II shear wall segment
Definition 5000:3.3.632, 5000:44.1.1.2, 5000:A.3.3.644.15.2
Unpierced
Vehicle 921:25.6
Veneered
Definition 5000:3.3.644.16
Gypsum veneer plaster 5000:47.1, 5000:47.2.4, 5000:47.2.5, 5000:A.47.1.5.9.2
Definition 5000:3.3.470.2, 5000:47.1.5.8.2
Masonry veneer 5000:43.8.2
Plastic veneer 5000:48.6.2, 5000:48.6.3, 5000:48.7.2
Warehouses see also Storage; Storage occupancies

Aerosol storage 30B:Chap. 6, 30B:B.1
Bonded see Bonded warehouses
Controlled atmosphere see Controlled atmosphere warehouses
Definition30:A.3.3.58, 30B:3.3.29, 307:3.3.23, 434:3.3.9, 1125:3.3.28
Electric generating plants 850:5.3.2(4), 850:7.9.3, 850:11.4
Hydroelectric 851:5.2.1.2(8), 851:5.3.2(5), 851:7.16, 851:8.4
Light water reactors 804:10.21, 804:11.4, 804:A.11.4.2 to A.11.4.4.4
Fires, case histories of 1620:Annex B
General purpose 30:12.3.1, 30:12.3.2, 30:12.8, 30:A.12.8.1, 30:A.12.8.3
Aerosol storage in 30B:6.3.4, 30B:6.3.5
Definition 1:3.3.249.1, 30:3.3.58.1, 30B:3.3.29.2
Flammable and combustible liquids storage in 1:66.4.5.2
Liquid 1:66.4.4.1, 1:Table 66.4.4.2.1, 1:66.4.4.4.4, 30:9.8.2, 30:Table 9.9.1, 30:9.9.2, 30:9.9.3,
30:12.3.2, 30:12.6.1.2, 30:12.6.2, 30:12.8.3, 30:16.3.1, 30:A.9.8.2, 30:A.12.8.3
Definition 1:3.3.249.2, 30:3.3.58.2
Marine terminals 307:Chap. 5, 307:10.10.2
Warm-up burners see Burners, Warm-up
Warm zone 1500:8.6.1, 1500:A.8.6.2, 1521:A.6.1.9

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Definition 472:3.3.15.4, 472:A.3.3.15.4, 600:3.3.30.3, 1003:3.3.16.3, 1003:A.3.3.16.3,
1005:3.3.5.3, 1081:3.3.29.3, 1500:3.3.19/3, 1521:3.3.5.4
Fire brigades 600:1.4.3.2, 600:4.2.4, 600:4.2.4(3), 600:4.4.7.2, 600:6.3.1, 600:6.3.2, 600:7.3.1,
600:7.3.2, 600:A.6.3.2.1, 1081:B.2.9
Warning signs 68:6.6.3, 68:11.3.4, 68:A.5.2.3.3, 68:A.11.3.4
Warp
Warp direction
Wash 211:A.14.5
Washing machines see Clothes washing machines
Waste see also Refuse

Body waste
Burning, in manufactured home communities 501A:6.3.2
Combustible 1:Chap. 19, 1:43.1.8.5, 1:A.43.1.8.5
Continuous 1192:7.4.4.3
Definition 1:3.3.54, 1:A.3.3.54
Disposal
Aerosol containers 1:61.7.5
Aerosol manufacture and storage 30B:8.5
Anesthetic gas see Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
Clean agents 2001:7.1.4, 2001:7.1.5, 2001:A.7.1.4
Construction, alteration and demolition sites 1:16.2.2, 1:16.5.3, 1:A.16.2.2.1, 1:A.16.2.2.4,
241:5.4, 241:9.2.6, 241:11.6.2, 241:A.5.4.1, 241:A.5.4.4
Cotton, baled, storage 1:L.6.5
Equipment/systems for 82 see also Chutes, Waste and linen
Food waste disposal units, manufactured housing 501:9.7.1.5, 501:9.7.2.4.1, 501:9.7.2.4.2,
501:9.9.6.2(2), 501:11.11.1(2)
Forest products storage 1:31.3.2.1.1, 1:31.3.7, 1:A.31.3.2.1.1, 1:A.31.3.7
Liquids, dumping of 329:6.2.7(8), 329:6.2.9, 329:6.2.10, 329:8.6, 329:B.5
Monomers 35:8.2.3
Motor fuel dispensing facilities 1:42.2.7.2.6, 30A:9.2.6, 30A:9.7.9.5, 30A:9.7.9.6
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Nitrocellulose 35:8.1.4, 35:A.8.1.4
Organic peroxide storage 1:70.3.4.7, 1:A.70.3.4.7.2
Oxidizers 1:70.2.4.9, 1:A.70.2.4.9.2, 1:A.70.2.4.9.5, 430:4.13, 430:A.4.13.2, 430:A.4.13.5
Radioactive 804:5.3.2.2, 804:11.3.1.6, 804:A.11.3.1.6, 805:E.2.19
Repair garages 1:30.3.2.4
Semiconductor fabrication facility chemicals 318:7.4, 318:A.7.4.2
Vacant buildings 1:10.13.1
Wildland fire-prone areas 1:17.3.4.7.2
Fire hazards, in dwellings 1452:6.6
Fire investigations 921:Table 5.6.3.1, 921:10.4.1.2, 921:27.7.8
Fuel, use as 85:10.2.1.2.2.3, 85:A.10.2.1.2.2.3, 85:F.4, 85:F.5, 85:F.6.3.2, 85:F.7, 85:G.2,
85:G.3.3 see also Municipal solid waste (MSW); Refuse, Fuel derived from (RDF)
Holding tanks (recreational vehicles) 1192:7.2.3.2 to 7.2.3.4, 1192:7.5, 1192:7.7.3.3
Drain outlets 1192:7.5.7
Industrial 820:B.1.1
Liquid
Definition 1192:3.3.59.2, 1194:C.14
Dumping of 329:6.2.7(8), 329:6.2.9, 329:6.2.10, 329:8.6, 329:B.5
Medical see Medical waste
Municipal solid waste see Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Radioactive 804:5.3.2.2, 804:11.3.1.6, 804:A.11.3.1.6, 805:E.2.19
Solids, treatment of 820:Chap. 6 see also Municipal solid waste (MSW)
Storage rooms 82:Chap. 8
Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems 99:5.1.3.3.1.3(3), 99:5.1.3.4(6), 99:5.1.3.7,

99:5.1.9.3, 99:5.1.9.5, 99:5.1.10.9, 99:Table 5.1.11, 99:5.1.12, 99:5.2.3.7, 99:9.8.7(4), 99:A.5.1.3.7,
99:A.5.1.3.7.1, 99:A.5.1.9.3.4(1), 99:A.5.1.9.3.4(2), 99:Table 99:A.5.1.9.3, 99:A.5.1.9.5, 99:A.5.1.12,
99:B.2.3
Anesthetizing locations 99:6.4.1.6
Hospitals 99:13.3.5.2
Interface
Definition 99:3.3.183, 99:A.3.3.183
Other health care facilities 99:14.3.5.1, 99:A.14.3.5.1(3)(c)
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Waste chutes see Chutes, Waste and linen
Waste compactors 82:Chap. 7

Definition 82:3.3.6
Waste handling systems 82
Waste storage rooms 82:Chap. 8
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820, 5000:6.4.2.64
Watch-dog timer, external

Watch services see Security services
Water
Deionized 1150:4.4.1, 1150:4.4.2, 1150:5.2.7.1, 1150:A.5.2.7.1
Fire investigations and 921:5.3.1, 921:5.3.8, 921:6.3.2.5, 921:12.2.5, 921:14.2.5.1
Fresh 1150:4.4.1, 1150:4.4.2, 1150:5.2.7.1, 1150:A.5.2.7.1
Ground see Ground water
Reactivity of materials with see Water-reactive materials
Salt (artificial sea water) 18A:7.2.6.2, 18A:7.2.7.1, 1150:4.4.1, 1150:4.4.2, 1150:5.2.7.1,
1150:A.5.2.7.1
Definition 18A:3.3.24, 1150:3.3.1
Surface, flammable or combustible liquids in 329:5.1.1(5), 329:5.4.18, 329:9.1.1, 329:9.1.4(3)
Wastage
Definition 15:3.3.22, 15:A.3.3.22
Water, bodies of
Aircraft accidents on 402:12.12, 402:C.1
Airports adjacent to 402:6.3
Electrical wiring and equipment for naturally and artificially made bodies of water 70:682
Fire fighting water supply, as 1142:A.8.7.1, 1142:B.3, 1142:B.7, 1142:C.12.2.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:6.2.4, 170:A.6.2.4, 170:Fig. A.6.2.4
Water additive concentrates 18A:4.1.2, 18A:10.2

Containers 18A:5.2.3.1, 18A:5.2.3.2.1, 18A:5.2.3.2.4, 18A:8.1.2, 18A:8.2, 18A:A.8.2
Definition 18A:3.3.27, 18A:A.3.3.27
Packaging 18A:8.1
Properties and general test protocols 18A:Chap. 5
Water additive solution 18A:4.2, 18A:4.3.2, 18A:4.3.3, 18A:4.4, 18A:5.9.3, 18A:5.10.3,

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18A:A.4.2.3.2, 18A:A.4.2.4, 18A:A.7.3
Application rate 18A:7.3.10, 18A:8.2(5)
Concentration 18A:4.4, 18A:5.9.2, 18A:5.10.2, 18A:7.4.1.2
Definition 18A:3.3.6, 18A:A.3.3.6
Definition 18A:3.3.28, 18A:A.3.3.28
Properties and general test protocols 18A:Chap. 5
Water additives 18A
Water-based fire protection systems see also specific water-based systems (e.g., Sprinkler
systems)
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.8.1.1
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) process plants 59A:5.2.4.2(B), 59A:12.5, 59A:13.18.4.5(C)(2),
59A:14.11.4(2)
Water capacity
Definition 1:3.3.250, 52:3.3.53, 59:3.3.43, 59A:3.3.25
Water closets see Toilets
Water-compatible 654:7.4.2, 654:A.10.2.1, 654:F.1

Definition 654:3.3.27, 654:A.3.3.27
Water-cooling systems for vacuum furnaces 86:5.9, 86:13.1.7.1, 86:13.5.1.2 to 13.5.1.4,

86:13.5.3.2 to 13.5.3.4, 86:A.5.9.2, 86:A.5.9.4, 86:A.13.1.7.1, 86:A.13.5.1.2, 86:A.13.5.3.4
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24, 13:A.21.24.1.1.1 to A.21.24.2.10.3, 214, 5000:32.9

Light water nuclear power plants 804:10.17, 805:E.2.22
Solvent extraction plants 36:7.6, 36:A.7.6, 36:B.12
Water curtains 13:11.3.3, 5000:16.4.5.6
Water damage, to records 232:Annex C, 232:D.2
Water delivery rate 1142:C.11 to 1142:C.13, 1142:D.2

Water deluge systems see Deluge sprinkler systems
Water demand, sprinkler system installation 13:11.1.3 to 11.1.5, 13:11.2, 13:17.2.1.8, 13:17.2.2.7,
13:A.11.1.4.1, 13:A.11.1.4.2, 13:A.11.1.5.2(3), 13:A.11.1.5.6, 13:A.11.2.1.1 to A.11.2.3.3.1,
13:A.17.2.1.8 see also Water supplies, Sprinkler systems
Dry pipe systems 13:7.2.3.4, 13:11.2.3.2.5, 13:A.11.2.3.2.5
Oxidizers storage 13:Table 21.30.1.3.2, 13:Table 21.30.1.3.3, 13:21.30.2.2
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Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.1.1, 13:14.3.6, 13:Table 15.3.1(a), 13:Table
15.3.1(b), 13:15.3.5, 13:Table 15.4.1, 13:A.14.1.1
Rack storage 13:13.3.3, 13:16.2.1.1, 13:16.2.1.2.1, 13:16.2.1.3.1, 13:16.2.1.3.2, 13:16.2.1.3.5,
13:Table 16.2.1.3.5, 13:Table 16.2.2.1(a), 13:Table 16.2.2.1(b), 13:16.2.2.6, 13:Table 16.2.3.1,
13:16.2.4.3, 13:16.3.1, 13:16.3.4.3, 13:Table 17.2.2.1(a), 13:Table 17.2.2.1(b), 13:Table 17.2.3.1,
13:17.2.4.3, 13:17.3.1.1, 13:17.3.4.3, 13:18.5.3, 13:22.8.2 to 22.8.4, 13:A.16.2.1.3.1,
13:A.16.2.1.3.2, 13:A.16.2.1.3.5, 13:A.16.3.1.1, 13:A.17.3.1.1, 13:C.8, 13:C.9, 13:C.12, 13:C.14,
13:C.15, 13:C.18, 13:C.23
Water distribution systems see also Water supplies

Definition 501:9.2.46, 1192:3.3.47.4
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.4, 170:A.6.4
Manufactured housing 501:9.9, 501:9.12.1, 501:13.6
Mobile see Mobile water supply fire apparatus
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.3, 1192:A.7.3.7.5
Water flow see Waterflow
Water fog extinguishment 61:12.6.4, 61:B.5
Water gels 495:Chap. 7 see also Blasting agents; Explosive materials/explosives

Definition 495:3.3.49, 495:A.3.3.49
Water hammer 1962:4.1.11.3, 1962:4.2.10.1, 1962:A.4.1.11.3, 1962:A.4.2.10.1

Definition 1962:3.3.16, 1962:A.3.3.16
Water heaters 70:220.82(C)(3), 70:422.11, 70:422.13, 70:422.47

Combination space heating and water heating appliance
Definitions 31:3.3.66, 54:3.3.55.7, 54:K.1.52 to K.1.58, 211:3.3.98.3, 501:10.2.38
Installation 211:Table 5.2.3.2, 211:Table 9.5.1.1, 211:10.7.2.2, 211:10.7.2.3
Gas 54:10.28, 54:12.3.2(5), 54:13.1.11(5), 54:A.10.28.7, 54:G.2.1 to G.2.4
Oil 31:10.2.4, 31:10.5.6, 31:10.5.7, 31:10.6, 31:Table A.10.5.4, 31:A.10.6.3
LP-Gas, on vehicles 58:5.20.7, 58:A.5.20.7
Manufactured housing 225:8.2.2, 225:10.4.7.2, 225:14.2, 501:5.3.2.3, 501:5.3.3.1(3),
501:5.3.3.1(4), 501:5.6.3.3, 501:6.5.7.2, 501:9.7.2.3.5, 501:9.9.3, 501:9.9.6.2(2), 501:10.6.4,
501:10.8.1.4, 501:10.8.9, 501:11.5(3), 501:11.11.1(2), 501:11.11.2
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.3.6.5, 1192:7.3.11.1
Water-incompatible 654:7.4.2, 654:A.10.2.1, 654:F.2

Definition 654:3.3.28, 654:A.3.3.28
Water level
Fire pumps see Liquid level (fire pump)
Low 307:4.2.4.2, 307:4.3.2.2, 307:4.3.3.3.1, 307:4.3.3.4.2
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Definition 307:3.3.11, 307:A.3.3.11
Supervisory signal-initiating devices 72:5.15.3
Water-miscible liquids see Liquids
Water mist fire protection systems 1:Table 13.8, 1:66.4.8.3, 32:4.6.3.1.1, 32:4.6.3.4, 750,
5000:Table 55.5.1
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:11.4.7
Electric generating plants 850:8.4.3, 850:8.5.4.3
Marine vessels 301:8.4.1, 301:9.2.8, 301:10.3.5, 301:14.3.1(1), 301:14.9.1
Cargo and tank vessels 301:20.4.5
Passenger vessels 301:21.13.2.2.1.3
Ovens and furnaces 86:14.2.7
Pumps 20:8.3, 20:8.4.4, 20:A.8.3.1, 20:A.8.4.4
Water mist portable fire extinguishers 10:D.4.8

Definition 10:3.4.8
Water officers see Water supply officers
Water pumps see Pumps, Water
Water-reactive materials 1:Table 1.12.20(d), 1:Table 60.1.3.1, 1:Tables 60.1.3.2(a) to (h), 1:Table
60.2.6.5, 1:66.4.10.1, 1:Chap. 73, 1:A.66.4.10.1, 704:7.1.1.2, 704:Chap. 8, 704:Annex F,
750:4.1.2.2, 750:A.4.1.2.2, 5000:6.3.2.4.3(8), 5000:6.3.2.4.4(10), 5000:Table 34.1.3.1, 5000:Tables
34.1.3.2(a) to (h), 5000:34.3.4.5, 5000:34.3.5.7
Alkali metals and 484:5.1.1, 484:5.1.2.2.1, 484:5.2.2, 484:5.3.2.2, 484:5.3.3.1, 484:5.3.3.4,
484:5.3.3.6, 484:5.4.2.2, 484:5.4.2.3, 484:A.5.1.1, 484:A.5.2.2.1, 484:A.5.3.2.2.2, 484:A.5.3.3.1
Aluminum 484:6.1.8.1.2, 484:6.1.9.8.3, 484:6.1.9.9.3, 484:6.1.11.2, 484:6.1.11.6, 484:6.3.5.4,
484:6.5.3.4, 484:A.6.1.9.8.3, 484:A.6.5.3.4.6
Combustible particulate solids 654:7.4.1.1, 654:7.4.2, 654:A.7.4.1.1, 654:A.10.2.1, 654:F.3
Definition 1:3.3.156.13, 654:3.3.29, 654:A.3.3.29, 5000:3.3.388.20, 5000:A.3.3.388.20
Lithium 484:H.1.1
Magnesium 484:7.2.1.1.2, 484:7.4.1.2, 484:7.5.3.7, 484:7.7.6.5, 484:A.7.2.1.1.2
Zirconium 484:G.6
Water rescue 405:Chap. 19, 1006:Chap. 11 to Chap. 15, 1670:Chap. 9, 1670:A.4.1.7.4

Surface water rescue 1006:Chap. 11
Water reservoirs, private fire service main use 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
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Water sensors
Water spray
Definition 15:3.3.19, 25:3.3.37, 25:A.3.3.37
Water spray nozzles 25:5.4.1.9, 25:Table 10.1, 25:10.2.5, 25:10.3.4.3, 25:Table 10.5.1, 25:A.10.2.5,
25:A.10.3.4.3
Definition25:3.3.23.2, 25:A.3.3.23.2
Water spray systems 1:Table 13.8, 15 see also Deluge sprinkler systems; Foam-water sprinkler and
spray systems; Water-based fire protection systems
Aircraft engine test facilities 423:6.2.1(4), 423:6.4(5), 423:7.5, 423:7.6, 423:C.1.1
Aircraft fires, use in 402:10.7.7, 402:11.1.8, 402:11.3.4.1, 402:12.2.3, 402:12.2.5, 402:12.2.6,
402:12.4.5, 402:14.5.2, 402:14.6.4, 402:14.7.3
Aircraft hangars 409:5.6.3, 409:A.5.6.3
Aircraft loading walkways 415:6.5.1, 415:6.5.2, 415:A.6.5.1
Airport terminal buildings 1:21.2.3.5.3, 415:4.1.5.3, 415:C.1
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:6.4.4, 120:9.4.6, 120:9.4.8, 120:9.5.2.9, 120:A.9.4.8
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:7.4.1.1.2, 654:C.1.1, 654:C.1.2, 654:C.2.4,
654:C.2.5, 654:F.1, 654:F.2
Combustion engines and gas turbines 37:11.4.5, 37:A.11.4.5.1
Definition 15:3.3.21, 15:A.3.3.21, 25:3.6.5
Electric generating plants 850:7.8.2.1, 850:7.9.1.2.1, 850:7.9.4, 850:7.9.5, 850:7.9.6.2
Alternative fuels 850:9.1.5.3, 850:9.4.4.2, 850:9.4.4.7, 850:9.6.4.6
Combustion turbine plants 850:8.5.4.1.2
Flue gas plants 850:7.6.1.1, 850:7.6.2.5, 850:7.6.3.6, 850:7.6.4.3, 850:7.6.5.3.3, 850:7.6.5.4
Fuel oil plants 850:7.3.9.1
Hydroelectric generating plants 851:7.3.1, 851:7.3.4, 851:7.3.5, 851:7.5.2, 851:7.5.3,
851:7.6.1, 851:7.7, 851:7.8, 851:7.11.2, 851:7.14
Internal combustion electrical generator plants 850:8.5.4.1.2
Light water 804:9.6.2, 804:10.4.1.3, 804:10.8.3.2, 804:10.9.3, 804:10.22, 804:10.23.2,
804:10.24.2, 804:10.24.3
Steam generator plants 850:7.5.1
Substations and switchyards 850:7.8.7, 850:A.7.8.7
Transformers 850:7.8.6, 850:A.7.8.6
1:A.66.5.9.3.4, 15:7.3.3, 30:6.7.6, 30:16.9, 30:17.6.8, 30:22.7.3.5, 30:22.7.3.7, 30:24.6.2.3,
30:24.6.2.4, 30:A.6.6.5, 30:A.17.11.8, 30:A.22.7.3.6, 30:A.24.6.2.3
Impairments 25:10.1.4, 25:A.10.1.4
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Laboratories 45:8.11.8, 45:8.11.11
Marine vessels 1405:5.5.5, 1405:12.16.2, 1405:12.16.4
Organic peroxide storage 1:70.3.4.6.2, 1:A.70.3.4.6.2, 432:4.8.2
Ovens and furnaces 86:14.2.3, 86:14.3.2, 86:A.14.2.3, 86:A.14.3.2
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 51:4.3.2(2), 51:10.5.1, 51:10.5.2, 51:A.10.5.1
Solvent extraction plants 36:4.8.1, 36:4.10.3, 36:A.4.8
Ultra high-speed systems 15:6.4.3.2(3), 15:Chap. 12, 25:10.4
Wastewater treatment and collection facilities 820:10.5.1(3)
Water supplies 1:13.5, 1:18.3, 1:A.18.3.1 to A.18.3.3, 1201:5.3, 1201:A.5.3.2.1, 1201:A.5.3.4.1 see
also Water distribution systems; Water systems
Access to 1142:7.5, 1142:A.7.5, 1142:A.8.8, 1142:B.3.1, 1142:B.6.1
Acquired structures 1403:4.2.23, 1403:A.4.2.23.3
Aerosol manufacture and storage 1:61.4.6.4, 30B:4.6.4
Aircraft accidents 402:4.5.3, 402:10.3, 402:10.8.4, 402:14.2.5, 402:14.7, 402:14.7.1, 403:5.3.1,
403:5.3.3, 403:A.5.1.1, 403:A.5.1.2.1, 403:A.5.3.1, 403:A.5.3.3, 403:B.4, 403:B.5
Aircraft engine test facilities 13:21.29.1.2
Aircraft hangars 409:6.2.10, 409:7.8, 409:9.14.12, 409:A.6.2.10.1 to A.6.2.10.9, 409:A.7.8
Ammonium nitrate storage 490:9.2.2, 490:9.2.3, 490:A.9.2.2
Campgrounds 1194:5.1.1.3, 1194:5.2.2.1, 1194:5.2.2.2, 1194:5.2.2.4, 1194:5.3.1.2, 1194:5.3.2.2,
1194:6.1.1, 1194:7.2 to 7.4
Cellulose nitrate film storage 13:21.7.1.2, 40:5.2
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:10.7, 901:10.7.2, 901:Table 11.6.2
Coal mines and coal preparation plants 120:4.3.1, 120:6.3.2.4, 120:9.4.7.1, 120:11.1.6,
120:A.4.3.1.1.1, 120:A.6.3.2.4.1, 120:A.6.3.2.4.4
Construction, alteration and demolition sites 1:16.4.3.1, 1:A.16.4.3.1.1, 241:7.5.8, 241:8.7.2,
241:11.1.8, 241:A.7.2.1
Cooking equipment, commercial 96:14.9.3.7
Cultural property occupancies 909:13.6.2, 909:A.13.6.2
Definition25:3.3.38, 1141:3.3.32, 1144:3.3.26
Electric generating plants 13:A.21.34.1, 13:A.21.34.2, 850:6.2, 850:6.3, 850:11.7
Hydroelectric generating plants 13:A.21.35.1, 13:A.21.35.2, 851:6.2, 851:8.5.1, 851:8.7
Light water reactors 13:21.32.1.1, 13:21.32.2.1.2, 13:21.33.1, 13:A.21.32.1.1, 804:9.2,
804:10.2.1.6, 804:11.5.1, 804:11.7, 804:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.4.2, 804:A.11.7.1, 804:A.11.7.3.2,
805:5.5, 805:7.3.1, 805:A.5.5.2 to A.5.5.20
Exterior props and fires 1403:7.2.22, 1403:8.2.23, 1403:A.7.2.22.2, 1403:A.7.2.22.3
Fire pumps, stationary 20:5.2.3, 20:5.2.4, 20:5.6, 20:5.18.7, 20:7.2.1, 20:8.4.6, 20:A.5.6.1 to
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A.5.6.4, 20:A.5.18.7, 20:A.7.1.1, 20:A.7.2.1.1, 20:A.7.2.1.2, 20:B.1.19
Heat exchanger 20:11.2.6.3, 20:11.2.6.4, 20:A.11.2.6.3, 20:A.11.2.6.4
Vertical lineshaft turbine pumps 20:7.1.1, 20:7.2, 20:A.7.1.1, 20:A.7.2.1.1 to A.7.2.7, 20:B.1.19
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.4, 170:Table 7.4, 170:Table 8.2.2, 170:Table 8.5.2, 170:A.6.4,
170:Table B.5.2.4
Fire service training centers 1402:5.1, 1402:6.3, 1402:6.5.2.3.2, 1402:6.5.2.3.3, 1402:13.2.4,
1402:14.5.3, 1402:A.6.3.5, 1402:A.13.2.4, 1403:5.2.10, 1403:6.2.13, 1403:A.5.2.10.3,
1403:A.5.2.10.4, 1403:A.6.2.13.3, 1403:A.6.2.13.4
1:66.5.9.3.2, 1:A.66.5.9.3.2
Flow 901:10.7.2
Buildings, requirements for 1:Annex H
Definition 901:3.3.101, 901:10.3.2
Foam extinguishing systems 1:21.3.6.4, 11:4.2, 11:6.12.1, 11:6.13.1.1, 11:6.13.3.3.2, 11:6.15.3.1,
11:6.15.4.1.1, 11:8.5.3, 11:A.4.2.1.2, 11:A.4.2.1.4, 11:A.5.3.3, 403:5.3.1, 403:A.5.1.1,
403:A.5.3.1, 403:B.4, 403:B.5
Highways, tunnels, and bridges 502:4.3.4, 502:6.3, 502:7.7, 502:8.9, 502:9.2, 502:11.1.2,
502:A.6.3, 502:J.2
Hydrants see Hydrants
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), production, storage, and handling of 13:21.14.1
LP-Gas at utility plants 13:21.13.1.1
Manufactured home installations, sites, and communities 225:8.8.3, 225:10.2, 225:12.7.2,
225:A.10.2.3.2, 225:A.12.7.2, 501A:6.3.5
Marinas and boatyards 1:28.1.6.2.4, 1:28.1.6.4, 1:28.1.8.3.1, 1:A.28.1.6.2.4, 303:6.3.5, 303:6.3.6,
303:6.5, 303:6.6, 303:6.8, 303:A.6.3.1.3, 303:A.6.3.5
Marine terminals 307:4.3.3.1.3.6, 307:4.3.3.2.4, 307:Chap. 7
Minimum 1142:Chap. 4, 1142:Annex H
Mobile see Mobile water supply fire apparatus
Natural water sources 1142:B.3
Nuclear power plants, light water 13:21.32.1.1, 13:21.32.2.1.2, 13:21.33.1, 13:A.21.32.1.1,
804:9.2, 804:10.2.1.6, 804:11.5.1, 804:11.7, 804:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.4.2, 804:A.11.7.1,
804:A.11.7.3.2, 805:5.5, 805:7.3.1, 805:A.5.5.2 to A.5.5.20
Obstructions 25:Annex D
Operations 1201:5.3.3
Oxidizers 1:70.2.4.8.1.1, 13:21.30.2.2, 430:4.11.1.1, 430:4.11.4
Pre-incident planning for 1142:B.10, 1620:5.3.2.4, 1620:7.1, 1620:7.2, 1620:A.7.2.1,
1620:A.7.2.2.1, 1620:A.13.3.4, 1620:C.6
Assembly occupancies 1620:11.5
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Detention and correctional occupancies 1620:14.5
Health care occupancies 1620:13.5
Mercantile occupancies 1620:17.5
Residential board and care occupancies 1620:16.5
Residential occupancies 1620:15.5
Warehouses 1620:20.5
Private fire protection, water tanks for 22:7.2.3, 22:7.2.9, 22:14.1.3, 22:14.4, 22:A.7.2.3.2,
22:A.14.1.3, 22:Fig. B.1(a), 22:Fig. B.1(b)
Private fire service mains 1:18.3.5, 24:4.1.3(6), 24:5.2.2, 24:Chap. 5, 24:13.3, 24:A.7.2.3,
24:A.10.10.2.2.1
Valves controlling 24:6.1.1, 24:6.1.4, 24:6.2, 24:6.5, 24:6.6.2, 24:10.10.2.4.3, 24:A.6.2.5 to
A.6.2.10, 24:A.7.2.3
Private water supply piping
Definitions 13:3.8, 13:A.3.8.1
Radioactive materials, facilities handling 801:4.6(6), 801:5.10, 801:6.1.5, 801:6.1.6, 801:6.2.3,
801:6.2 to 6.4, 801:8.4.2, 801:A.5.6.1, 801:A.5.10.1, 801:A.5.10.2, 801:A.6.2.2 to A.6.3,
801:B.1(4), 801:C.11.7, 804:9.2, 804:10.2.1.6, 804:11.5.1, 804:11.7, 804:A.9.2.1 to A.9.2.4.2,
804:A.11.7.1, 804:A.11.7.3.2, 805:5.5, 805:7.3.1, 805:A.5.5.2 to A.5.5.20
Recreational vehicle parks 1194:5.1.1.3, 1194:5.2.2.1, 1194:5.2.2.2, 1194:5.2.2.4, 1194:5.3.1.2,
1194:5.3.2.2, 1194:6.1.1, 1194:7.2 to 7.4
Potable water 1192:7.1.3.5, 1192:7.3.3.3, 1192:7.3.7, 1192:7.3.8.6, 1192:7.3.9.1,
1192:7.3.9.3, 1192:7.3.9.5, 1192:7.3.10, 1192:A.7.3.7.5
Reservoirs, private fire service main use 24:5.8, 24:A.5.9
Rural areas, for fire fighting in 1141:4.2.2.1, 1141:Chap. 8, 1141:9.1.2, 1141:9.1.3, 1142
Spray application operations 1:43.1.7.4.3, 13:21.4.1.3, 13:21.4.1.4
Sprinkler systems 1:43.1.7.4.3, 1:70.3.4.6.3, 13:8.16.4.2.2, 13:11.3.1.5, 13:21.4.1.4, 13:22.2,
13:Chap. 23, 13:A.5.5, 13:B.1, 13:D.4, 13E:4.1.1, 13E:4.1.3(5), 13E:4.2.1, 13E:4.2.3, 13E:4.3.4
to 4.3.7, 13E:4.3.7, 13E:5.3.2, 13E:6.2.3, 13E:6.2.4 see also Water demand, sprinkler system
installation
Definition 13:25.1.3(13)
Dwellings and manufactured homes 13D:4.8, 13D:Chap. 6, 13D:7.1.1, 13D:7.1.3,
13D:8.3.4.1.1, 13D:A.4.8
Foam-water 16:1.3.2.1 to 1.3.2.3, 16:1.3.5, 16:4.3, 16:5.8.2, 16:5.9, 16:5.11.1, 16:Chap. 6,
16:8.4.1.4, 16:A.1.3.5, 16:A.5.8.2, 25:11.2.6, 25:A.11.2.6.2
Marine systems 13:25.7, 13:A.25.7.2.7 to A.25.7.4.6
Outside sprinklers 13:7.8.2, 13:11.3.2.2, 13E:5.3, 13E:5.4.1, 13E:5.4.2
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Pendent sprinklers, return bend requirement 13:8.15.18.1
Pre-incident planning 1620:7.3, 1620:A.7.3
Residential occupancies, four stories or less in height 13R:5.2.12.1.3, 13R:6.1.2.1, 13R:6.6,
13R:A.6.6.3
Standpipe and hose systems 13E:6.1.3, 13E:6.1.4, 13E:6.2, 13E:6.3.3, 14:5.2.1.1, 14:5.2.2.1,
14:5.2.2.2, 14:5.2.3.2, 14:5.2.4, 14:5.2.5, 14:5.5.1, 14:7.7.4, 14:7.9, 14:Chap. 9, 14:Chap. 10,
14:11.5, 14:12.3, 14:12.8, 14:A.5.2.4, 14:A.5.2.5, 14:A.11.5.1, 14:A.11.5.4.1, 1620:7.4,
1620:A.7.4
Storage facilities 1:34.6.6.2, 1:A.34.6.6.2
Cotton, baled, storage of 1:L.4.2, 13:20.4.1.1, 13:20.4.1.2
Forest products storage facilities 1:31.3.3.2.2, 1:31.3.4.3.1, 1:31.3.5.3.2, 1:31.3.6.3.5,
1:31.3.8.3.4, 1:A.31.3.3.2.2, 1:A.31.3.4.3.1, 1:A.31.3.5.3.2, 1:A.31.3.6.3.5, 1:A.31.3.8.3.3.4
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.1.1, 13:Table 14.3.1(a), 13:Table 14.3.1(b),
13:Table 14.4.1, 13:A.14.1.1
Paper, roll, storage of 13:19.1.1.1 to 19.1.1.3
Plastics and rubber 13:18.2.5, 13:18.3, 13:21.8.1.1, 13:21.8.1.2
Rubber tire storage 1:33.4.2
Subterranean spaces 520:4.1.4.3.3, 520:6.3 to 6.5
Suburban areas, for fire fighting in 1141:4.2.2.1, 1141:Chap. 8, 1141:9.1.2, 1141:9.1.3, 1142
Training, initial fire attack 1410:5.3
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.1.7, 13:A.21.24.1.7.1.1 to A.21.24.1.7.2.2
Water curtains 13:11.3.3.3, 13:11.3.3.5.3
Water mist systems 750:Chap. 10, 750:12.2.6.2, 750:12.2.6.3, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:A.8.2
Marine systems 750:14.2.3, 750:14.2.11.1, 750:14.2.11.3, 750:14.2.11.6, 750:14.3.5,
750:14.3.9.12, 750:A.14.2.3, 750:A.14.3.5.6, 750:A.14.3.5.7
Water spray systems 15:7.1.6, 15:7.2.3.1.4, 15:8.2.1.3(9), 15:8.4, 15:Chap. 9, 15:12.3.8.2,
15:A.12.3.8.2, 25:10.2.6, 25:10.3.5, 25:10.3.7.1, 25:A.10.2.6.2
Wildfires 1144:4.3.5, 1144:A.4.3.3, 1144:A.4.3.5, 1144:A.5.11.1
Water supply officers (WSO) 1142:A.8.5, 1142:C.15

Definition 1142:3.3.22, 1142:A.3.3.22
Water supply stations 1194:7.10

Water surrounded structures 101:11.4, 5000:31.7

Definition 101:3.3.240.12, 5000:3.3.601.17
Water systems see also Water supplies

Municipal type see Municipal type water systems
Private 1201:5.3.4.4, 1201:5.3.4.5, 1201:A.5.3.2.1, 1201:A.5.3.4.1
Public
Contamination 1:A.13.5.3
Copyright NFPA
Private fire service main connections 24:5.5
Sprinkler system supply, for 13D:6.2, 13D:8.3.3.2.2, 13D:8.3.3.2.3, 13D:8.4.4, 13D:8.4.5,
13D:A.6.2, 13D:A.8.4.4
Water tanks 25:Chap. 9

Alarm devices 25:Table 9.1, 25:9.2.1, 25:9.2.3, 25:9.2.4.2, 25:9.3.3, 25:9.3.5, 25:Table 9.6.1,
25:A.9.2.1.1, 25:A.9.3.5
Automotive fire apparatus 1901:4.5.4, 1901:4.19.1(1)(p), 1901:4.19.1(14), 1901:16.12.1.1,
1901:16.13.1.1.2, 1901:16.13.1.2.2, 1901:16.13.7, 1901:18.13.6, 1901:Chap. 19, 1901:A.12.1,
1901:A.16.12.1.1, 1901:D.3(18), 1911:4.1.3, 1911:9.1.2, 1911:9.3, 1911:D.4, 1911:D.5
Aerial fire apparatus 1901:8.4, 1901:8.6.2
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles 414:Table 4.1.1(a) to Table 4.1.1(d), 414:4.1.2,
414:4.13.3, 414:4.14.3, 414:4.15, 414:6.3.1, 414:6.3.15, 414:A.4.1.5
Foam system 1901:21.3.9.2, 1901:21.3.9.3
Initial attack fire apparatus 1901:6.3
Mobile water supply fire apparatus 1901:7.3
Pumper fire apparatus 1901:5.4, 1901:A.5.4
Pumps, auxiliary 1901:17.6.5
Quint fire apparatus 1901:9.4
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.4, 1912:5.16, 1912:5.19.1.1.3, 1912:5.19.7, 1912:5.19.9.1,
1912:6.16, 1912:6.19.1.1.3, 1912:6.19.1.2.3, 1912:6.19.7, 1912:6.19.9.1, 1912:A.4.8,
1912:A.5.16.2, 1912:A.6.16.2, 1912:B.1.1.3.1, 1912:B.1.1.3.2, 1912:D.4
Slip-on fire-fighting module 1901:15.12, 1901:A.15.12.2
Definition 25:3.6.6
Inspection 25:9.1, 25:Table 9.1, 25:9.2, 25:9.5.1, 25:Table 10.1, 25:A.9.1, 25:A.9.2.1.1 to
A.9.2.6.5
Maintenance 25:9.1, 25:Table 9.1, 25:9.4, 25:9.5.2, 25:Table 12.3.4, 25:A.9.1
Private fire protection 22, 24:5.7, 24:6.2.6 to 6.2.8, 24:A.6.2.7, 24:A.6.2.8 see also specific types
of tanks, e.g., Gravity
Recreational vehicles 1192:7.3.6.2, 1192:7.3.13
Potable water 1192:7.3.7, 1192:A.7.3.7.5
Standpipe and hose systems supply 14:5.5.1, 14:9.1.5(4), 14:9.1.5(6), 14:11.5.3
Steel see Steel tanks
Testing 25:9.1, 25:Table 9.1, 25:9.3, 25:9.5.3, 25:Table 10.1, 25:A.9.1, 25:A.9.3.1 to A.9.3.5
Water mist systems 750:10.5.3, 750:Table 13.2.2, 750:Table 13.3.4
Copyright NFPA
Marine systems 750:14.2.2, 750:14.3.5.3, 750:A.14.2.2
Wildland fire fighting 1906:4.17.1, 1906:5.1.2, 1906:9.11.5, 1906:9.11.7, 1906:Chap. 11,
1906:A.5.1
Water temperature supervision 72:5.15.4
Water tender see Mobile water supply fire apparatus
Water tower apparatus 1901:20.13 to 20.16, 1901:20.24.2.6, 1901:20.24.2.8.4, 1901:A.20.15.3.1,

1901:A.20.16.5, 1901:A.20.16.9, 1901:Fig. B.2
Definition 1901:3.3.174, 1911:3.3.134, 1912:3.3.52
Inspections and tests 1911:19.10, 1911:A.19.10.10.2 to A.19.10.14, 1911:D.2
Refurbishing of 1912:4.4.5, 1912:D.2
Technician qualifications 1071:4.7
Water transfer, from water tanks 1901:19.5.2, 1901:A.7.7.3.1(12), 1901:A.19.5.2
Water transfer pumps see Pumps, Transfer
Water-type portable fire extinguishers 10:4.4, 10:5.5.7.1, 10:A.6.1.3.11, 10:C.3.2, 10:Table D.1.2.2,
10:D.4.1, 10:F.3.2, 10:Table H.2, 10:Table I.1(b)
Aircraft usage 408:4.1.2(1)(a), 408:4.1.2(2)(c), 408:4.1.5, 408:4.2, 408:Table 5.1.1, 408:A.4.1.5
Definition 10:3.4.9
Fire test and performance standards 10:4.1.1(2)(c)
Recharging 10:7.4.3.10, 10:A.7.4.3.10
Temperature ranges 10:6.1.4.1
Water usage agreement 1142:7.2, 1142:A.7.2
Water vapor retarders 5000:41.6.3

Waterbath vaporizers 58:5.21.6, 58:6.21.6, 59:9.3.7, 59:9.5.3

Definition58:3.3.76.4, 59:3.3.42.4
Waterbound victims see also Water rescue

Watercraft see Boats
Waterfalls (fireworks) 1126:8.2.11

Definition 1124:D.1.44, 1126:3.3.57
Waterflow alarms 1:11.9.5(6), 1:13.7.3.6, 1:34.5.5.1, 1:A.13.7.3.6.5, 13:6.9, 13:8.17.1.1,

13:8.17.1.5, 13:11.2.2.7, 13:25.4.12.2 to 25.4.12.5, 13:A.6.9.2.4 to A.6.9.4, 13:A.8.17.1.5, 13:C.4,
13:D.5.2, 72:5.11, 72:6.8.5.1.2, 72:8.4.4.4, 72:Table 9.4.3.2.2.3, 72:A.5.11.1, 72:A.5.11.2,
101:9.6.2.5, 101:9.6.2.7, 101:9.7.2.2, 101:A.9.6.2.5, 5000:55.2.2.1.5, 5000:55.2.2.2, 5000:55.3.1.6,
5000:55.3.2.2.1, 5000:A.55.2.2.1.5
Copyright NFPA
Circulating closed-loop systems 13:7.7.1.7
Definition 13:3.5.10, 13D:3.3.11, 13D:3.3.12, 13R:3.3.12, 13R:3.3.13
Elevator shutdown 72:6.16.4.3
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.7.1, 170:Table 6.7.2, 170:Table 7.2, 170:Table 7.3, 170:Table
7.4, 170:Table B.5.2.4
Flow tests 13:24.2.3.1, 13:24.3.1(3), 13:25.8.2
Health care occupancies 5000:19.3.4.2.1, 5000:20.3.5.3, 5000:A.19.3.4.2.1
High-rise buildings 13:8.17.1.6, 13:21.20.2.1.1, 13:A.8.17.1.6, 5000:33.1.3.1, 5000:33.2.2.2,
5000:33.2.5.5(6), 5000:55.3.1.6
Initiating devices 72:6.8.5.5, 72:A.6.8.5.5
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.3.3, 25:Table 5.5.1, 25:Table 6.1,
25:6.3.3, 25:Table 6.5.1, 25:Table 10.5.1, 25:Table 11.1, 25:11.3.1.1, 25:Table 11.5.1,
25:12.3.1.3, 25:Table 13.1, 25:13.2.6, 25:A.5.3.3.2, 25:A.5.3.3.5, 25:A.13.1, 72:Table 10.3.1,
72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:Table 10.4.4, 72:A.6.8.5.1.2, 72:C.2.15
Rack storage systems 13:C.4
Residential occupancies 13D:5.1.3, 13D:7.2.4, 13D:7.6, 13D:A.7.2.4, 13D:A.7.6, 13R:6.7.8.1 to
6.7.8.3
Smokeproof enclosure systems, actuation of 5000:11.2.3.10.2(1)
Standpipe and hose systems 14:5.6, 14:A.5.6
Water spray systems 15:5.11, 15:6.4.1, 15:6.4.5, 15:A.5.11.3
Waterflow detectors see Waterflow alarms
Watermanship skills 1006:11.1.12, 1006:A.11.1.12, 1006:Annex I, 1670:9.4.4, 1670:9.4.6.2,

1670:A.9.4.6.2
Definition 1006:3.3.240, 1670:3.3.152
Watertight
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 302:3.3.46
Watts 921:8.2.6.1, 921:8.2.6.2, 921:8.2.7

Definition 115:3.3.35, 921:3.3.179
Wavelength
Definition 72:3.3.213, 72:A.3.3.213
Wax 921:Table 6.2.8.2, 921:6.2.10.2
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

Common signs and symptoms of 1404:Annex C
Copyright NFPA
Definition 472:3.3.62, 1404:3.3.36
Incidents, competencies of responders to 472
Respiratory protection, training in use of 1404:4.2.3, 1404:4.3.1, 1404:4.4.1, 1404:4.5.1,
1404:4.5.2, 1404:4.6.1, 1404:4.7.1, 1404:4.7.2, 1404:6.11, 1404:6.11.4, 1404:A.4.2.3,
1404:A.4.4.1, 1404:A.4.5.1, 1404:A.4.6.1, 1404:A.6.11.1 to A.6.11.3, 1404:Annex B
Wear surface (footwear) 1999:7.4.1.6 to 7.4.1.8, 1999:8.22

Weather advisory
Weather conditions see also Ice load; Lightning; Snow load; Wind load
Fire investigations and 921:8.9.4.2.2, 921:8.12.8, 921:13.6.15, 921:13.6.16, 921:14.2.3,
921:17.3.3.5, 921:19.3.3, 921:21.8.2.2.5, 921:22.4.8.1, 921:26.3.2, 921:26.3.7, 921:26.7.1.1,
921:26.9.1.3, 921:28.8.2.4, 921:A.8.12.8
Weather deck 52:17.2.1.1, 52:17.2.2.2, 52:17.11.5.6, 52:17.11.5.8

Weather-exposed surfaces 5000:37.3.1, 5000:47.2.1.1

Definition 5000:3.3.606.3, 5000:47.1.5.9.2, 5000:A.3.3.606.3, 5000:A.47.1.5.9.2
Weather-resistant
Definition 414:3.3.74, 414:A.3.3.74
Weather-resistant construction 495:4.1.9.2, 495:Table 9.3.1(a), 495:9.6.1, 495:9.6.2, 495:9.6.3.1,

495:9.6.4, 495:A.9.6.1(3)
Weathered-membrane materials 409:9.1.5.1, 5000:32.2.2.1

Definition 101:3.3.150.4, 102:3.3.22, 409:3.3.16, 5000:3.3.388.21, 5000:32.1.3.12
Weatherproof
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 302:3.3.47, 302:A.3.3.47, 501:11.2.42, 501:A.11.2.42
Web and sheet processes 77:6.4.3, 77:10.2
Webbing 1983:6.3.4, 1983:6.4.4, 1983:6.5.7, 1983:6.5.8, 1983:8.7.8.6.2, 1983:A.6.3.4, 1983:A.6.4.4

Definition 1670:3.3.153, 1983:3.3.61
Wedges and shims 1006:Table G.1

Weight method filling, LP-Gas 58:7.4.2.1 to 7.4.2.3, 58:A.7.4.2.2

Weld, continuous 96:5.1.2, 96:7.5.2.1
Copyright NFPA
Definition 96:3.3.14, 96:A.3.3.14
Welded-steel gravity tanks 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 5, 22:Table 16.1.4(e), 22:Table 16.1.4(f), 22:17.3,
22:A.16.1.4
Welders, electric 70:630, 70E:430.4

Arc 70:630 .II, 70E:430.4(A)
Resistance 70:630 .III, 70E:430.4(B)
Welding and cutting 51B see also Hot work; Thermit welding
Boiler furnaces 85:J.3
Combustible particulate solids, facilities handling 654:9.5.1
Definition 51B:3.3.6, 51B:A.3.3.6
Fire prevention 51B
Fire tanks 22:4.12, 22:5.5.8, 22:5.5.11, 22:6.5.2, 22:13.4.8, 22:13.6.3
Fires and explosions caused by 51B:Annex B
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) piping 59A:9.3.3, 59A:9.6.3, 59A:11.2.2, 59A:11.6.6, 59A:13.13,
59A:14.8.1.3
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:11.2.6, 52:11.2.7, 52:15.3.2, 52:16.8.2,
52:16.9.2, 52:16.9.4
Marine terminals, piers, and wharves 307:9.4.4, 307:10.11
Marine vessels see Hot work
Organic peroxide storage 432:4.7.2
Oxygen-enriched atmospheres 53:C.4.4, 53:D.2.3
Oxygen-fuel gas systems 13:21.10, 51
Public exhibitions and demonstrations 51B:Chap. 7
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 664:7.10, 664:7.11.1, 664:A.7.10
Weldments 1911:19.8.6.2
Wells
Driven 1142:B.9
Dry see Dry wells
Fire pumps, vertical shaft turbine 20:5.6.3, 20:7.2.2.1, 20:7.2.3, 20:7.2.4, 20:7.2.6, 20:7.2.7,
20:Fig.A.7.1.1, 20:A.7.2.2.1, 20:Fig. A.7.2.2.1, 20:A.7.2.7, 20:B.1.4
Releases of flammable and combustible liquids 329:4.1.3, 329:5.1.1(2), 329:5.4.13, 329:5.4.17,
329:7.3.2.5, 329:7.3.3.3, 329:8.2.5(1), 329:A.7.2.1(8), 329:C.9
Sprinkler systems, use with 13D:6.2(5)
Wet see Wet wells
Copyright NFPA
Welt
Definition 260:3.3.10, 261:3.3.10
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 1:Table 13.8, 17A, 5000:Table 55.5.1

Wet chemical portable fire extinguishers 10:A.5.5.5, 10:Table D.1.2.2, 10:D.4.7, 10:Table H.2,
10:Table I.1(b)
Wet chemicals 17A:4.6, 17A:A.4.6.1

Definition 10:3.3.5.2, 10:A.3.3.5.2, 17A:3.3.21, 17A:A.3.3.21
Reuse 10:7.4.3.11
Storage 17A:7.1.1, 17A:A.7.1.1
Wet locations 70:110.11, 70E:400.7, 70E:410.10(E)(5), 70E:420.1(D)(3)(b), 70E:420.10(B)(3),

70E:420.10(C)(3) to (4)
Definition 70:100 .I, 70E:100.I, 79:3.3.66.2, 99:3.3.185, 99:A.3.3.185, 1901:3.3.175
Enclosures 70E:420.5
Health care occupancies 70:517.20, 99:4.3.2.2.8, 99:8.5.2.1.2.2, 99:13.2.4(3), 99:A.4.3.2.2.8.1,
99:B.5.2.2
Marinas and boatyards 303:5.8, 303:5.10, 303:A.5.10.1
Wet pipe sprinkler systems 1:13.3.3.6, 1:66.4.8.2, 1:70.3.4.6.2.1, 1:A.13.3.3.11, 1:A.66.4.8.2,

13:7.1, 13:8.16.2.2, 13:8.16.2.5.2, 13:8.17.2.4.2(1), 13:8.17.5.1.4, 13:8.17.5.2.1, 13:11.2.3.2.3.1(1),
13:12.4, 13:16.3.2.8.2, 13:17.2.2.8.2, 13:A.7.2, 13:A.8.4.10.2, 13:A.8.16.2.5.2.1, 13:A.8.17.5.1.4,
13:A.12.4, 13:C.5, 13R:5.3.1
Connections 13:8.16.1.1.3.5, 13:8.16.1.1.4.3, 13:12.8.5, 13:A.8.16.1.1.3.5
Cotton, baled, storage 13:Table 20.4.2.1
Definition 13:3.4.10, 13D:3.3.9.8, 13R:3.3.8.3, 25:3.6.4.5, 25:A.3.6.4.5
Foam-water sprinkler and spray systems 16:4.2, 16:4.5, 16:5.2.3, 16:5.3.2.1, 16:7.3.3.1, 16:7.3.7,
16:7.4.2, 16:8.4.1.1, 16:8.4.1.4.2, 16:A.7.4.2.2, 16:A.8.4
Gauges 13:7.1.1, 25:5.2.4.1, 25:A.5.2.4.1
Inspection 25:Table 5.1, 25:5.2.5
Installation 13D:8.3.1, 13D:A.8.3.1
Marine systems 750:14.1.12.10(4), 750:14.2.7, 750:A.14.2.7
Obstructions in 25:14.2.2, 25:A.14.2.2, 25:D.2.5, 25:D.3.4, 25:D.5.4
Palletized, solid pile, bin box, or shelf storage 13:14.3.3, 13:14.5.2
Plastics display/storage, retail stores 13:20.3
Copyright NFPA
Rack storage 13:16.2.5.1.2, 13:17.2.5.1.2
Roll paper storage 13:19.1.1.4, 13:Table 19.1.2.2
Sprinklers used in 13:8.3.4.1(2), 13:8.4.5.2, 13:8.4.6.1, 13:8.4.7.1, 13:8.4.10
Test connections 13:8.17.4.2, 13:A.8.17.4.2
Valves 13:7.1.2
Water-cooling towers 13:21.24.1.1.1, 13:21.24.1.7.2, 13:A.21.24.1.7.2.1, 13:A.21.24.1.7.2.2
Water mist systems 750:5.10.3.5.6, 750:6.4.2, 750:14.1.12.10(4), 750:14.2.7, 750:A.14.2.7
Waterflow detecting devices 13:6.9.2.1, 13:6.9.2.4, 13:A.6.9.2.4
Wet pits, for vertical shaft pumps 20:5.6.3, 20:7.2.2.2, 20:7.3.4.3, 20:7.4.3.7, 20:A.7.2.1.1,
20:A.7.2.2.2, 20:Fig. A.7.2.2.2
Wet standpipe systems 14:5.2.2, 14:5.2.5, 14:5.4.1.4, 14:5.6.3, 14:6.4.3(1), 14:7.7.3, 14:A.5.2.5,
14:Fig. A.6.4, 25:6.3.2.2.1, 502:9.1.3, 502:9.1.4.1, 502:9.2.1
Definition 14:3.3.12.6, 25:3.3.32.3
Wet storage 303:7.1, 303:A.7.1.3

Wet wells 820:Table 4.2, 820:Table 6.2(a), 820:Table 9.1.1.4(1), 820:Fig. A.4.2(a), 820:Fig. A.4.2(b),
820:Fig. A.4.2(c)
Definition 820:3.3.77.2, 820:A.3.3.77.2
Wetting ability 1145:1.3.5

Wetting agents 18
Definition 18:3.3.7, 1143:B.1.2.71
Wharves 1:28.1.7.2, 1:28.2, 1:A.28.2.2 to A.28.2.4, 5000:6.4.2.41 see also Marine terminals; Piers
(marine)
Construction 307:Chap. 4
Definition 1:3.3.251, 30:3.3.59, 30:A.3.3.59, 307:3.3.24, 307:A.3.3.24
Electrical systems and wiring 303:5.9.1
Flammable and combustible liquids handling at 30:Chap. 29
Lay-up berth at 312:5.4.1
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) at 59A:11.6, 59A:14.6, 59A:A.11.6.19, 59A:A.11.6.20
Substructures 307:4.2, 307:4.3, 307:A.4.2.1, 307:A.4.2.5.1, 307:A.4.2.6.1.3, 307:A.4.3.2 to
307:A.4.3.3.5
Copyright NFPA
Superstructures 307:4.4, 307:4.5, 307:A.4.4.1, 307:A.4.5.2
Wheelchair lifts see Lifts
Wheelchair spaces
Amusement rides 5000:12.6.2.9.2, 5000:12.34.3, 5000:12.45.8.2.4
Assembly seating 5000:12.6.7.2, 5000:12.21
Refuge, areas of 5000:11.2.12.3.1, 5000:11.2.12.3.3, 5000:A.11.2.12.3.1
Wheelchairs
Telephones, accessible 5000:12.17.2
Width of stairway for 5000:A.11.2.12.2.3
Wheeled portable fire extinguishers 10:6.1.3.5, 10:C.3.7, 10:D.2.5.3, 10:D.4.1.2, 10:D.4.1.5,

10:D.4.2.1, 10:D.4.3, 10:D.4.5, 10:D.4.6.1
Aircraft hangars 409:6.3, 409:9.14.14
Airport ramps 410:10.2.10, 410:10.3.2
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 10:7.2.2(5), 10:7.3.1.4, 10:8.3.2.1, 10:8.6.2.1, 10:8.6.3.3,
10:8.6.3.4, 10:Table I.1(a)
Selection of 10:5.3.2.7, 10:A.5.3.2.7, 10:H.1
Transport to fire 10:D.2.3.3
Wheels (fireworks) 1124:C.3.1.1.4, 1124:C.3.6.2.7, 1126:8.2.7

Definition 1124:D.1.45, 1126:3.3.58
Where specified
Whirlpool bathtubs 501:9.7.3.6

Whistle composition
Wilderness
Definition 1670:3.3.154, 1670:A.3.3.154
Search and rescue operations 1006:Chap. 16, 1670:Chap. 10, 1670:A.4.1.7.4, 1670:D.5
Wildland
Wildland fire fighters

Medical requirements 1051:4.2, 1051:A.4.2
Copyright NFPA
Protective clothing for fire fighting 1500:7.7, 1500:A.7.7.3
Safety and training 1500:5.2.5, 1500:5.3.6, 1500:E.3, 1500:E.4
Wildland fires 1143

Air operations 1143:6.3.1.3, 1143:A.6.3.1.3, 1143:Annex B
Apparatus 1143:5.1.3(3), 1143:5.3.3, 1143:6.2.4.2, 1143:6.3.1.2, 1143:A.6.3.1.2, 1500:6.1.3,
1906
Definition 1002:3.3.25, 1002:A.3.3.25, 1143:3.3.2, 1143:A.3.3.2, 1906:3.3.93, 1912:3.3.53
Refurbishing of 1912:Table 4.8.2, 1912:6.12.3.3(4)
Classification for incident reports/fire protection data 901:Table 6.6.3, 901:8.1, 901:8.11, 901:Table
11.3.2, 901:A.6.5.3
Control of 1143:1.3, 1143:4.4, 1143:5.1.3(2), 1143:6.3.3, 1143:6.4.1.2, 1143:A.4.4,
1143:A.6.3.3.1, 1143:B.4.2
Definition 901:3.3.103, 901:A.3.3.103, 1051:3.3.16.2, 1141:3.3.33, 1143:3.3.30, 1143:A.3.3.30,
1144:3.3.27
Equipment 1143:5.1.3(3), 1143:5.3.3, 1143:6.2.4.2, 1143:6.3.1.2, 1143:6.3.2.3(7), 1143:6.5.5,
1143:A.6.3.1.2, 1143:B.2.2.4
Personal protective equipment 1977
Fire area
Fire fighting
Career fire departments 1710:4.7, 1710:5.7, 1710:6.2.2, 1710:A.5.7.6.1.2
Definition 1500:3.3.37.3, 1977:3.3.98
Rehabilitation for fire fighters see Rehabilitation for fire department members
Volunteer fire departments 1720:5.2.2
Fire investigations 921:Chap. 26, 921:B.11
Fire–prone areas 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:17.3, 1:17.3.2, 1:A.17.3.1 to A.17.3.5.1.5
Hose for see Fire hose, Forestry
Operators, professional qualifications of 1002:1.4.7, 1002:Chap. 8
Protection of life and property from
Hydroelectric plant, site clearing for 851:8.3.1.1, 851:8.3.1.3, 851:8.3.1.4
Water supplies 1144:4.3.5, 1144:A.4.3.3, 1144:A.4.3.5, 1144:A.5.11.1
Wildland/urban interface operations see Wildland/urban interface
Wildland/urban interface 1:Chap. 17, 5000:4.5.7
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Animal housing facilities in 150:7.7
Coordinator 1143:A.4.1
Definition 1143:3.3.32, 1143:A.3.3.32
Definition 1:3.3.252, 1051:3.3.59, 1143:3.3.31, 1144:3.3.28, 1144:A.3.3.28, 5000:3.3.654
Dwelling fire safety surveys 1452:Chap. 9
Protection specialist 1143:A.6.2.3
Wildland/urban interface protection, professional qualifications 1051:Chap. 9, 1051:Chap. 10,
1051:Annex E, 1051:Annex F
Wildland/urban intermix 5000:4.5.7

Definition 1143:3.3.34, 1144:3.3.29, 5000:3.3.655
Winches 1901:4.5.11, 1901:15.11, 1901:Chap. 26, 1901:A.15.11, 1901:Fig. B.2, 1906:8.10,

1906:Chap. 15, 1906:A.8.10, 1912:4.4.11
Inspection, maintenance, and testing 1911:4.1.8, 1911:Chap. 15, 1911:19.8.6.17
Removable 1901:26.3.3
Wind load 5000:15.7.2.2.3, 5000:15.9.3.3.4, 5000:Table 35.3.1, 5000:35.4.2.4, 5000:35.7.1,

5000:35.9, 5000:38.11.2, 5000:45.6.2.1, 5000:46.10, 5000:A.15.7.2.2.3, 5000:A.35.9.1.4 to
A.35.9.4.2
Manufactured housing 225:7.5.1, 225:7.5.4.2, 225:12.3.1, 225:12.3.2.1, 225:14.4, 225:A.7.5.4.2,
501:1.5(6) to (8), 501:6.5.2.2, 501:6.5.2.4, 501:6.5.3.1, 501:6.5.3.2, 501:6.5.3.4, 501:6.5.3.5,
501:6.5.4.2, 501:6.5.5.2, 501:6.6.1, 501:6.6.4, 501:7.3.6, 501:7.4.6, 501:7.5.6, 501:A.7.4.6,
501:A.7.5.6
Wind/moisture barrier
Wind speed, basic 5000:35.9.2, 5000:A.35.9.2.2

Definition 5000:3.3.51, 5000:35.2.4
Wind turbines, lightning protection for 780:5.8, 780:Annex N
Windbreaks (windshields) 92A:5.3.3.1, 92A:A.5.3.3.1, 92A:B.4
Windings
Generator, hydroelectric generating plants 851:7.3
Rotor and stator 70B:17.3, 70B:17.6.2.2, 70B:17.7, 70B:21.20.1.1, 70B:21.20.4.3, 70B:21.20.5,
70B:27.6.3.4, 70B:Table I.1
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Transformer 70B:10.3.6, 70B:10.3.7.2, 70B:10.3.7.3, 70B:10.3.7.4, 70B:21.9.3.2.3, 70B:21.11.1,
70B:27.2.2.3, 70B:29.5.4.1, 70B:29.5.4.2
Windlass 1925:15.7.5
Window assemblies 257 see also Fire window assemblies

Window frames 80:17.3.2, 80:17.3.3, 80:G.10.3

Windowless buildings 1:10.9.1, 1:13.3.2.23 see also Limited access structures
Windows 101:7.2.1.1.2, 101:A.7.2.1.1.3, 5000:8.7.10, 5000:37.3.2(2)

Accessibility 5000:12.29
Air conditioner units 921:24.6.10
Assemblies see Fire window assemblies; Window assemblies
Atriums 13:21.20.1.2.1(1), 5000:8.12.3(1), 5000:19.3.8(2), 5000:A.8.12.3(1)(b)
Automatic-closing 80:5.2.6 to 5.2.8, 80:17.5
Bay 5000:37.2.2
Definition 501:1.2.4, 5000:3.3.656.1
Building rehabilitation 5000:15.5.1.5.1, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1(7), 5000:15.10.4.4, 5000:15.10.5.5
Day-care occupancies 101:16.2.11.1, 101:17.2.11.1, 5000:18.2.11.1, 5000:18.6.2.4.2 to 18.6.2.4.4
Direct exterior 1221:4.6.4, 1221:4.6.5
Educational occupancies 101:14.2.11.1, 101:15.2.11.1, 101:A.14.2.11.1, 101:A.15.2.11.1,
5000:17.2.11, 5000:A.17.2.11.1
Fire barriers, in 101:8.3.3, 101:A.8.3.3.2, 101:A.8.3.3.6
Fire exposure from 80A:4.1.1
Fire windows see Fire windows
Fires, effect of 921:5.10.3, 921:5.12, 921:6.2.10.1, 921:6.2.13, 921:6.3.2.2, 921:6.3.3,
921:15.2.6.6.4, 921:19.3.2(8), 921:19.4.1(10), 921:20.6.1.2, 921:20.6.2, 921:21.3.1,
921:21.8.2.6, 921:21.13.4.2.1, 921:21.13.4.4.1, 921:22.3.6, 921:24.6.10, 921:A.6.2.13,
921:A.6.3.2.2.3, 921:A.6.3.3.2.2
Glass 921:6.2.13, 921:21.13.4.2.1, 921:21.13.4.4.1, 921:A.6.2.13
Hollow metal 80:17.3.2, 80:17.3.4
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Louvered windows or jalousies 5000:46.4, 5000:46.5.1(6), 5000:46.5.2.3(6)
Means of egress, as 5000:11.2.1.1.2
Muntins
One- and two-family dwellings 5000:22.2.2.4.3, 5000:A.22.2.2.4.3
Open, as arson indicator 921:22.3.6
Oriel 5000:37.2.2
Rescue, for 101:14.2.11.1, 101:15.2.11.1, 101:16.2.11.1, 101:17.2.11.1, 101:A.14.2.11.1,
101:A.15.2.11.1, 5000:15.7.3.5.1.1(7), 5000:15.10.4.4, 5000:15.10.5.5, 5000:17.2.11,
5000:18.2.11.1, 5000:18.6.2.4.2 to 18.6.2.4.4, 5000:22.2.2.4.3, 5000:26.2.2.2(3),
5000:A.17.2.11.1, 5000:A.22.2.2.4.3, 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3)
Residential board and care occupancies 5000:26.2.2.2(3), 5000:A.26.2.2.2(3)
Sash
Security, premises 730:6.3.1, 730:6.6.3, 730:6.7, 730:7.4, 730:7.6.2.4, 730:7.6.2.6, 730:8.6.1,
730:11.4.1, 730:11.4.3.2, 730:13.4.2.4, 730:13.4.2.4(2), 730:14.4.8, 730:15.3.3(13), 730:15.3.4,
730:16.4.2.1, 730:18.4.3, 730:20.3.1.3
Semiconductor fabrication areas 5000:34.3.7.2.1.3(B)
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Flexible cords 70:400.11
Luminaires 70:220.14(G), 70:220.40, 70:220.43(A), 70:410.14
Receptacles 70:210.62, 70:314.27(C)
Sprinklers under 13:8.3.2.5(6)
Skylights
Fire safety symbols for 170:Table 6.3.4, 170:Table 7.2
Smoke barriers 5000:20.3.7.5
Sprinkler systems 13:7.8.8.4, 13:8.3.2.5(6), 13:8.5.7, 13:21.20.1.2.1(1)
Marine systems 13:25.4.3, 13:25.5.2, 13:25.6.2, 13:A.25.5.2
Treatments, fire tests of 701
Ventilators 80:A.17.1.3
Winter liners (protective clothing) 1971:7.1.3 to 7.1.5, 1971:7.1.12, 1971:7.1.17, 1971:8.6.1.1(1),

1971:8.6.1.2, 1971:8.6.3.2, 1971:8.6.8, 1971:8.12.7.1, 1971:8.12.7.2, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:Table
A.4.3.4(a), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(f)
Definition 1851:3.3.107, 1971:3.3.150
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Wired dispatching systems 1221:9.2, 1221:A.9.2.1.1
Wired glass
Wireless communications 1221:9.3.1.1, 1221:A.9.3.1.1 see also Pagers/paging systems; Radios
Wireless control units

Wireless protection systems

Low power radio systems 72:6.17, 72:Table 10.4.2.2, 72:11.6.2, 72:11.7.7, 72:A.6.17
Wireless repeaters
Wires see also Wiring

Fixture 70:240.5, 70:402, 70:Annex C
Ground, lightning protection 780:7.3.1.2, 780:7.3.3, 780:7.4.2.1, 780:A.7.3.3.8, 780:G.1.2,
780:K.3.2
Metal guy, lightning protection 780:6.11
Wireways 70:376, 70:378, 79:14.5.7, 79:A.14.5.7

Metal
Definition70E:100.I
Nonmetallic
Definition70E:100.I
Wiring 70:110.8, 70:300 see also Electrical installations; Electrical systems; Wires
Agricultural and food products facilities 61:4.1.3, 61:11.2.3, 61:13.2, 61:A.13.2.2
Air conditioning and ventilating systems 90A:6.1
Alarm systems 72:4.4.4.4, 72:11.8.5, 72:A.4.4.4.4, 72:C.2, 72:E.2.3.11
Appliances 70E:420.10(D)
Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicular fuel systems 52:6.10
Concealed
Design 70E:410
Devices 70B:Chap. 19, 70B:Table I.1
Diagram of 70B:E.2
Dry chemical extinguishing systems 17:4.8
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Emergency services communications centers 1221:Chap. 5, 1221:6.6, 1221:A.6.6
Emergency systems 70E:450.2(B), 110:5.6.3.5, 110:5.6.10.4, 110:6.2.15, 110:7.12, 110:8.4.7,
110:A.6.2.15, 110:A.8.4.7
Exposed see Exposed
Fire investigations 921:8.1.1, 921:8.1.2, 921:8.9.1(1), 921:22.2.7.1(3), 921:25.4.2.2
Health care occupancies 70:517 .II, 99:4.3.2.2.5, 99:4.3.2.2.8.4, 99:4.3.2.2.9, 99:4.3.2.6.2,
99:10.2.3, 99:A.4.3.2.6.2.1, 99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:A.10.2.3.6, 99:C.4.1
Anesthetizing locations 99:4.3.2.2.5.1, 99:E.2.1, 99:E.2.2, 99:E.4.1
Appliances, with power-cords 99:10.2.3, 99:A.10.2.3.2, 99:A.10.2.3.6
Essential electrical systems 99:4.4.2.2.4, 99:4.5.2.2.4, 99:4.6.2.2.3, 99:A.4.4.2.2.4.1,
99:A.4.4.2.2.4.2(B), 99:A.4.5.2.2.4.1, 99:A.4.5.2.2.4.2
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.2.7.3 to 20.2.7.6
Ignition source, as 921:8.9.1(1), 921:22.2.7.1(3)
Industrial machinery 79:12.4, 79:Chap. 13
Information technology equipment rooms/areas 75:5.6, 75:10.3, 75:A.10.3
Inspection 70B:22.4.12
Insulation see Insulation, Wire
Intrinsically safe systems 70:504.20, 70B:23.2.10.2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling facilities 52:12.12, 52:A.12.12.4
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles 52:11.12.7
Manufactured housing 70:550.10, 501:9.3.2.7, 501:11.8, 501:11.12, 501:11.14, 501:12.4.2.10
Marine vessels
Motor craft, pleasure and commercial 302:9.13 to 9.15, 302:10.14.13, 302:A.9.13.2 to A.9.15.7
Methods, components, and equipment for general use 70E:420
Oil-burning equipment 31:4.4
Open, on insulators 70:398, 70E:420.1(D)
Definition70E:100.I
Over 600 volts70:110–III, 70:300 .II, 70:490, 70E:450.1
Permanent 1:11.1.3 to 11.1.5
Premises wiring (system)
Definition70E:100.I
Maintenance of 70E:215
Protection 70E:410
Protective (for electronic security system) see Protective wiring
Temporary 1:11.1.6, 70:590, 70E:410.4(B), 70E:420.1(B), 70E:420.7(B)(1), 241:6.1.2,
241:6.1.3.6
Carnivals, circuses, fairs, at 70E:430.11(E)(2)
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Testing 70B:6.2.5.9
Theaters 70:520.5
Types and materials 70:Chap. 3
Utilization equipment, to 70B:22.3.6
Warm air heating and air conditioning systems 90B:6.2
Wet chemical extinguishing systems 17A:4.7, 17A:6.3.4(4)
Witnesses
Experts 921:11.4.2.4, 921:11.5.2.3.2 to 11.5.2.3.5, 921:14.3.2, 921:14.5, 921:A.11.5.1
To explosions 921:21.13.2.2.1
To fires 921:5.10.1.4, 921:10.8.5, 921:11.3.3.4, 921:11.3.4, 921:11.4.2.1 to 11.4.2.3, 921:11.5.3,
921:11.5.4, 921:13.4, 921:15.2.6.10, 921:17.1.2, 921:17.2.1.2, 921:17.2.2, 921:17.8.3,
921:A.13.1
Wildland fires 921:26.5.1.1 to 23.5.1.4
Investigators as 921:11.5.2.1 to 11.5.2.3, 921:A.11.5.1
Rescue operations, assistance at 1006:5.2.2, 1006:7.2.2, 1006:8.1.1, 1006:11.1.3, 1006:11.1.5,
1006:13.1.2, 1006:13.1.6(B), 1006:13.2.1(B), 1006:13.2.10, 1006:16.1.1, 1006:17.2.1,
1006:17.3.10, 1006:18.3.1, 1006:18.3.1 to 18.3.3, 1006:A.7.2.2, 1006:A.8.1.1, 1006:A.11.1.3,
1006:A.18.3.3, 1006:F.6
Wood 5000:7.2.5.5.1, 5000:7.2.5.5.2, 5000:7.2.5.6.2, 5000:7.2.5.6.3, 5000:7.2.5.6.6.1, 5000:7.2.6,

5000:40.3.11, 5000:Chap. 45, 5000:47.2.1.5.2 see also Lumber
Appliance housings 921:24.5.1.6
Building construction, use in 220:4.3.2.7, 220:4.3.2.9, 220:4.3.2.10, 220:4.3.2.11.2,
220:4.3.2.12.1, 220:4.3.2.15.8, 220:4.4 to 4.6, 921:5.9.2.2, 921:6.3.5.3, 921:6.3.7.6, 921:7.3.2
Char 921:6.2.4.2, 921:17.4.3.4
Combustion products 921:5.3.1
Deflection limits, structural members 5000:35.1.2.8.7
Fire retardant-treated 703, 5000:45.5.15
Awnings and canopies 5000:32.4.2.1(3)
Balconies, decks, and porches 5000:37.2.2.2
Cornices 5000:37.2.1
Definition 101:3.3.93, 703:3.3.2, 5000:3.3.657.1, 5000:45.2.8.1
Grandstands 5000:16.4.8.3.3, 5000:16.4.8.3.6(1), 5000:32.7.5.2(5), 5000:32.7.5.4
Kiosks 5000:27.4.4.12.1(1)
Light water reactor electric generating plants, use in 804:5.5.2(2), 804:5.5.3.1, 804:5.5.3.3,
804:11.6.2, 804:A.11.6.2
Platforms 220:4.3.2.7, 5000:7.2.3.2.7, 5000:D.2.3.2.7
Plenums 220:4.3.2.15.8, 5000:7.2.3.2.15.8
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Roofs 220:4.3.2.9, 5000:7.2.3.2.9, 5000:22.4.4(2), 5000:38.3.2, 5000:A.38.3.2,
5000:D.2.3.2.9
Type I and Type II construction 220:4.3.2.7, 220:4.3.2.9, 220:4.3.2.11.2, 220:4.3.2.12.1,
220:4.3.2.15.8, 5000:7.2.3.2.11.2, 5000:7.2.3.2.12.1, 5000:D.2.3.2.7, 5000:D.2.3.2.9,
5000:D.2.3.2.11.2, 5000:D.2.3.2.12.1
Type III construction 220:4.4.2.1, 5000:7.2.4.2.1, 5000:D.2.4.2.1
Type IV construction 220:4.5.6.7, 5000:7.2.5.6.7, 5000:D.2.5.6.7
Flame temperature 921:6.2.2.2
Floors see Floors
Forest products, storage of 1:Chap. 31
Foundations 5000:36.5.4, 5000:36.7, 5000:A.36.7
Grandstands 5000:16.4.8.3
Ignition properties 921:Fig. 5.2.2, 921:Table 5.6.5.1, 921:5.7.4.1.1.2, 921:5.7.4.1.1.7,
921:5.7.4.1.3.2, 921:5.7.4.1.3.4, 921:5.7.4.1.3.9, 921:5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:5.7.4.1.4.1(4), 921:5.7.4.2,
921:5.7.4.3, 921:5.8.3.4, 921:23.5.3, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.9, 921:A.5.7.4.1.3.11, 921:A.5.8.3.4
Ignition source, as 921:Table 5.7.1.1
Moisture in 921:6.2.4.4.1
Preservative-treated 5000:36.5.4.2.3, 5000:45.5.11, 5000:45.6.9.1, 5000:45.6.9.3, 5000:45.6.9.6.1
Definition 5000:3.3.657.2, 5000:45.2.8.2
Roof decks 220:4.5.5.6, 220:4.5.6.2, 5000:7.2.5.5.6, 5000:7.2.5.6.2, 5000:D.2.5.5.6,
5000:D.2.5.6.2
Scrap/waste
Foreign materials, ignition from 664:7.12.2, 664:A.7.12.2
Heaters, burners, and boilers using 664:8.3.2.8.3, 664:8.3.2.10.3, 664:8.12.1, 664:8.12.5,
664:A.8.3, 664:A.8.3.2.8.3
Processing and disposal 664:8.12
Storage of 664:10.4.4
Shakes 5000:38.9.14, 5000:A.38.9.14.5
Shingles 5000:38.9.13, 5000:A.38.9.13.5
Sleepers 5000:7.2.3.2.1, 5000:7.2.3.2.2, 5000:Table D.2.1.1(a)
Smoke 921:5.3.7
Stokers, use in 85:F.3, 85:F.5, 85:G.1.1
Wildland fire fuel, as 921:26.2.2.5 to 26.2.2.7, 921:26.2.3, 921:26.3.5, 921:26.4.4.2, 921:26.4.5,
921:26.7.3.1
Wood chips
Definition 1:3.3.38, 1:A.3.3.38
Outside storage 1:31.3.1.1(4), 1:31.3.2.1.1, 1:31.3.2.1.6.2, 1:31.3.6, 1:31.3.7, 1:A.31.3.2.1.1,
1:A.31.3.6.1 to A.31.3.6.4.3, 1:A.31.3.7
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Wood-derived materials
Wood frame construction 220:4.4 to 4.6, 1142:G.4.1.1.4, 5000:45.6, 5000:A.45.6.9.6.16
Wood gravity tanks 22:4.3, 22:Chap. 8, 22:14.6.3, 22:Table 16.1.4(b), 22:17.8, 22:A.14.6.3.6,
22:A.16.1.4, 22:Fig. B.1(d), 22:Fig. B.1(i), 22:Fig. B.1(k)
Wood irregularities (ladder) 1931:4.1.2.5

Definitions 1931:3.3.43, 1931:3.3.43.1 to 3.3.43.5
Wood machinery 79:C.3
Wood panels (wood structural panels) 5000:7.2.5.5.5, 5000:7.2.5.5.6, 5000:8.14.1.3,

5000:8.14.2.4(1), 5000:38.3.2, 5000:45.5.7, 5000:45.5.13, 5000:45.5.14, 5000:45.5.15.2.2.1,
5000:45.6.6.2 to 45.6.6.4, 5000:45.6.7.2, 5000:45.6.9.6.16, 5000:A.38.3.2
Definition 1:3.3.253, 501:6.2.8.1, 5000:3.3.447.3, 5000:45.2.9
Outside storage 1:Chap. 31
Wood processing and woodworking facilities 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:13.3.2.26, 1:31.1, 1:31.3.9,
1:A.31.1, 664, 5000:6.4.2.65, 5000:29.3.5.1.2
Fire and explosion prevention 664
Marinas and boatyards 303:8.9, 303:A.8.9
Wood products, storage of see Forest products, storage of
Wood stoves 225:9.3, 225:A.9.3.5, 225:A.9.3.7 see also Chimneys; Fireplaces

Marine wood-burning appliances 921:28.4.2.4
Woodworking see Wood processing and woodworking facilities
Work
Categories of rehabilitation work
Definition 326:3.3.31, 329:3.3.27
Work area
Employee work area (accessibility) 5000:12.3.9, 5000:12.6.2.8, 5000:12.15.3
Definition 5000:3.3.33.12.1, 5000:A.3.3.33.12.1
Rehabilitation work area 5000:15.1.1.6.2, 5000:15.1.1.6.3, 5000:15.1.4, 5000:15.5.1.3.4,
5000:15.5.5.1, 5000:15.5.5.3, 5000:15.5.5.4.3, 5000:15.5.6.1, 5000:15.5.6.4, 5000:15.6.1.4,
5000:15.6.2.2
Definition 5000:3.3.33.12.2, 5000:A.3.3.33.12.2
Work area equipment (accessibility)

Work below deck
Copyright NFPA
Work gloves see Gloves
Work in the open

Work plans
Definition 921:3.3.180, 921:27.1.5.8
Work uniforms for fire and emergency services 1975
Working pressure 32:6.2.5, 32:6.3.1

Aircraft fueling 407:4.3.17.2, 407:4.4.10.1, 407:4.4.13, 407:5.16.2
Definition 32:3.3.23, 99:3.3.148.7, 99:A.3.3.148.7, 407:3.3.24.3, 750:3.3.21
Maximum 54:5.9.5 see also Maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)
Definition 13D:3.3.6.3, 13R:3.3.9
Water mist fire protection systems 750:5.1.2, 750:5.3.3.3, 750:5.4.3.1, 750:7.3.3, 750:7.4.3,
750:14.1.12.10(6)
Workplaces see also Employees

Electrical safety requirements 70E
Violence at 730:18.4.6, 730:A.18.4.6.3.6.2
Workstations
Definition 5000:3.3.661, 5000:A.3.3.661
Semiconductor fabrication facilities 318:4.1.2.6.7, 318:5.2.4, 318:5.4.2, 318:6.5.2, 318:Table
7.1.3.1, 318:7.1.5.1, 318:7.5.3, 318:10.1.2, 318:10.1.4, 318:10.3.2, 318:10.3.3, 318:A.4.1.2.6.7
Definition 318:3.3.30, 318:A.3.3.30
Spray areas
Limited finishing workstation 33:14.2, 33:14.3, 33:A.14.3.1(4), 33:A.14.3.7.2
Preparation workstations 33:14.2
Worship, places of see Places of worship
Worst-case
Wrecking yards, automobile 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 22
Wristlets (protective clothing) 1500:7.2.4.1, 1500:7.2.4.2, 1500:A.7.2.4.2

Definition 1851:3.3.108, 1951:3.3.132, 1971:3.3.151, 2113:3.3.38
Copyright NFPA
Design requirements 1971:6.1.9.2, 1971:6.7.3, 1971:6.16
Performance requirements 1971:7.7.2, 1971:7.7.6.2, 1971:7.7.11, 1971:7.7.15, 1971:7.16
Selection, care, and maintenance 1851:6.3.5.1(8), 1851:6.3.5.4(6), 1851:A.5.1.8, 1851:Table
A.6.3.5
Technical rescue incidents, ensembles for 1951:6.1.3.3, 1951:6.2.3.3, 1951:7.1.1.9, 1951:7.1.3.11,
1951:7.2.1.9, 1951:7.2.3.14, 1951:7.3.2.9, 1951:7.3.4.14
Test methods 1971:8.1.2, 1971:8.2.1.1, 1971:8.4.1.1, 1971:8.4.10, 1971:8.6.1.1(3),
1971:8.10.1.1, 1971:8.10.10, 1971:8.11.1, 1971:8.12.1, 1971:8.14.1.1, 1971:8.14.1.2,
1971:8.14.7, 1971:8.22.1.1, 1971:8.22.10, 1971:8.25.1.1, 1971:Table A.4.3.4(c), 1971:Table
A.4.3.4(e), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(h), 1971:Table A.4.3.4(j)
Written notice
Definition 1:3.3.254, 5000:3.3.662
Wythe
X
X-ray equipment 70:517 .V, 70:660, 99:13.4.1.2.6.2
Anesthetizing locations 99:E.4.6.3, 99:E.6.6.9.4
Electrical installations and systems 70E:430.6
Hyperbaric facilities 99:20.3.2.1.2(1)
Y
Yacht clubs see also Boatyards; Marinas
Fire protection for 303
Yard mains see Mains, Yard
Yards 5000:11.7.1.1
Automobile wrecking yards 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:Chap. 22
Definition 101:3.3.258, 5000:3.3.663
Exit discharge to 101:7.7.1.1, 101:22.2.7.1, 101:22.2.7.2, 101:23.2.7.1, 101:23.2.7.2
Marine terminals 307:Chap. 6, 307:10.10.2
Definition 307:3.3.19, 307:A.3.3.19
Storage see also Outdoor storage
Cotton, baled see Cotton
Copyright NFPA
Forest products see Forest products, storage of
Yield strength
Yurt
Z
Zero governors see Governors, Zero
Zinc 499:Table 4.5.2, 499:4.7.5, 921:6.2.6.2, 921:6.2.8.6, 921:8.10.6.3.1, 921:24.5.1.2.2,

921:24.5.1.4, 921:25.3.3.2
Zirconium 484:Chap. 11, 484:13.5.2.2(9), 484:13.5.2.2(11), 484:13.5.2.2(12), 484:Annex G,

921:5.7.4.1.6, 5000:6.4.2.66
Fines 484:11.5.2, 484:13.5.2.2(11)
Zone (fire fighting) see also Cold zone; Hot zone; Warm zone
Boundaries, zone (marine vessels) 1405:5.1.5
Zone (protected premises)

Alarm annunciation 72:4.4.6, 72:9.4.3.2.3.12, 72:A.4.4.6.3, 72:A.4.4.6.6, 72:A.6.16.3.12, 72:Fig.
A.6.16.3.12(a), 72:E.2.3.16.1, 72:E.2.3.16.3
Definition 72:3.3.218, 914:3.3.90
Evacuation signaling 72:6.9.6.7, 72:6.9.10.1, 72:6.9.10.3, 72:6.9.10.4.1, 72:A.6.9.10.4.1
Notification 72:6.8.6.3, 72:6.8.6.4.1, 72:6.8.6.4.2, 72:6.8.6.5.3, 72:A.6.8.6.5.3, 72:E.2.3.16
Zone (smoke) see Smoke zones
Zone (standpipe systems) see Standpipe system zones
Zone (transition)
Definition 92B:3.3.22, 92B:A.3.3.22
Zone of protection (lightning) 780:4.6.1.5, 780:4.7, 780:4.8.8, 780:A.4.7.3.2, 780:A.4.8.8.3

Rods, masts, and overhead wires 780:7.3.3.1 to 7.3.3.7
Watercraft 780:8.3.1, 780:A.8.3.1
Copyright NFPA
Zoned application systems (water mist) 750:6.2.3
Zoned smoke control systems 92A:4.3(2), 92A:5.5, 92A:5.7, 92A:6.4.5, 92A:8.4.4.1.2,

92A:8.4.4.1.3, 92A:8.4.5, 92A:8.4.8, 92A:A.5.5, 92A:A.5.7, 92A:A.6.4.5.1.1.1 to 92A:A.6.4.5.5.1,
92A:A.8.4.5, 92A:A.8.4.8.1 see also Smoke control zones
Zones (protected premises)

Zoning regulations 1201:5.2.7
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Abort gates/abort dampers 654:7.14, 654:10.2.9, 654:12.2.4, 654:A.7.13.1.1.2 to A.7.13.2.3.5,

Absolute temperature 921:5.5.4.1

Accelerators, particle 801:C.8

Acceptable entry conditions

Acceptance tests see also specific types of equipment and systems

Access, fire fighting/emergency services 1:1.1.1(7), 1:5.3.3(5), 1:5.3.3(6), 1:18.1.1.1, 1:18.2,

Access box 1:16.3.4.3, 1:18.2.2.1

Access control 730:8.13

Access floor system 318:6.4

Access panels (exhaust systems) 96:7.1.6, 96:7.4.3, 96:7.4.4.2, 96:11.6.9, 96:11.6.10

Accessible (accessibility) 5000:4.1.3.1.2.4, 5000:4.1.5.1, 5000:5.2.2.7, 5000:5.3.4, 5000:Chap. 12

Accessible emission limit (AEL) 115:D.1

Accessible routes (accessibility) 5000:12.2.3, 5000:12.2.5, 5000:12.6, 5000:12.45.5.3,

Accessory rooms see Stages (theater)

Accidents see also Emergency incidents

Accommodation spaces 301:6.1.2, 301:6.2.1.4.2.2, 301:7.5.2.1, 301:Chap. 10, 301:14.5.2(9),

Accumulator charge valves 160:9.3.2.6(4)

Accumulators 160:9.3.2.6, 160:A.9.3.2.6

Acetylene cylinder charging plants 13:21.11, 51A, 5000:6.4.2.1

Acetylene operations 51A

ACFM (actual cubic feet per minute)

Acoustic emission inspections 1911:19.7.6

Activation energy 53:E.3.1.2, 53:E.3.1.3

Actual response time

Actuating member or bar 5000:11.2.1.7.1(1)

Adapters (electrical) 70B:19.4, 99:8.4.1.2.5, 99:8.5.2.1.7, 99:A.8.4.1.2.5(2)

Adapters (fire hose couplings) 1963:1.1 to 1.3, 1963:Chap. 4

Adaptive reuse 914:4.3.2.4, 914:A.4.3.2.4

Additions, buildings see Building rehabilitation

Additions to flame effects 160:5.2.2.2, 160:A.5.2.2.2

Additive pumps 20:5.13.3, 20:8.2, 20:8.9.2, 20:10.9, 20:A.8.2.2 to A.8.2.6

Address 450:5.2.2.3(A), 450:10.2.3

Adhesives, fire tests of 255:B.3

Adiabatic heating 99:C.20.1.2.4.1, 99:C.20.1.3.4.4

Adjacent ground elevation 1141:6.1.3, 1141:6.1.4, 1141:6.2.2, 1141:7.1.1, 1141:A.6.1.3,

Adjusting devices (rope systems, life safety)

Administration, area of oxygen

Administrative action, accomplish by

Administrative areas 76:F.9

Admiralty law 1405:17.1 to 17.9

Advanced life support see Life support

Advanced (tertiary) wastewater treatment 820:B.5

Adverse condition 72:8.6.2.5, 72:8.6.3.4.4, 72:A.8.6.3.4.4

Aeration room 560:9.1.1, 560:11.5.2

Aerial apparatus 1901:4.2.1(4), 1901:Table 4.2.2, 1901:Chap. 8, 1912:Table 4.8.2

Aerial devices (fire apparatus) 1002:1.4.5, 1002:6.2.3, 1002:6.2.4, 1901:4.5.5, 1901:4.17.2,

Aerial devices (fireworks) 1124:4.14.5, 1124:7.3.15.6, 1124:7.5.1.2(4), 1124:A.7.3.15.6,

Aerial ladders 1901:20.2 to 20.6, 1901:A.20.2.13 to A.20.6.2, 1911:19.8, 1911:19.10.6,

Aerial operators 1911:19.1.5, 1911:A.19.1.5

Aerial salutes (fireworks) 1123:4.1.7.1 to 4.1.7.4

Aerial shells (fireworks) 1123:Chap. 4, 1123:D.4.2, 1123:D.5, 1123:E.3.1, 1124:4.14.1,

Aerosol containers 30B:5.15.3, 30B:8.5

Aerosol fire extinguishing systems 2010

Aerosol warehouses 30B:6.3.6, 30B:B.1

Aerosols 1:Table 1.12.20(a), 1:60.3.2.3(1), 1:Chap. 61, 921:5.3.3, 5000:6.3.2.4.4(1)

AFFF see Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)

After (aft) 1405:12.6

Afterburners see Fume incinerators

Agencies see also Government agencies; Mutual aid

Agency representative 1561:5.9.5.4, 1561:A.5.2.1, 1561:A.5.9.5, 1561:B.2.2

Agent, inspection see Inspection agent

Agents, extinguishing see Extinguishing agents

AGL (above ground level)