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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
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Part 56 - Safety and Health Standards - Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
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Subpart C - Fire Prevention and Control |
Appendix I to subpart C - National Consensus Standards
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Mine operators seeking further information in the area of fire prevention and control may consult the following national consensus standards.
MSHA standard National consensus standard §§ 56.4200, 56.4201 NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguisher. NFPA No. 11—Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems. NFPA No. 11A—High Expansion Foam Systems. NFPA No. 12—Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems. NFPA No. 12A—Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems. NFPA No. 13—Water Sprinkler Systems. NFPA No. 14—Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA No. 15—Water Spray Fixed Systems. NFPA No. 16—Foam Water Spray Systems. NFPA No. 17—Dry-Chemical Extinguishing Systems. NFPA No. 121—Mobile Surface Mining Equipment. NFPA No. 291—Testing and Marketing Hydrants. NFPA No. 1962—Care, Use, and Maintenance of Fire Hose, Connections, and Nozzles. § 56.4202 NFPA No. 14—Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA No. 291—Testing and Marketing Hydrants. § 56.4203 NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguishers. § 56.4230 NFPA No. 10—Portable Fire Extinguishers. NFPA No. 121—Mobile Surface Mining Equipment.