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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 20584 |
| CIS number |
74-325 |
| Year |
1973 |
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| Title |
Standard for dry chemical extinguishing systems. |
| Bibliographic information |
NFPA No.17-1973, National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA, 1973. 34 p. Price: US-$1.25. |
| Abstract |
This standard lays down minimum requirements for dry chemical fire extinguishing systems which discharge dry chemical from fixed nozzles and piping or from hose lines by means of gas pressure. Individual sections are devoted to: general information and requirements (personnel safety, operation and control of systems, electric wiring and equipment, inspection, maintenance and instruction, etc.); total flooding systems; local application systems; hand hose line systems. An explanatory appendix is provided. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fixed extinguishing systems; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dry chemical extinguishing systems; total flooding systems; health hazards; fire detection; testing; standard; inspection |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
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