Appendix I to Subpart C of Part 57 - National Consensus Standards  


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  • Appendix I to Subpart C of Part 57 - National Consensus Standards

    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
    §§ 57.4200, 57.4201, 57.4261, and 57.4262 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 Marking Hydrants.
    NFPA No. 1962 - Care, Use, and Maintenance of Fire Hose, Connections, and Nozzles.
    § 57.4202 NFPA No. 14 - Standpipe and Hose Systems.
    NFPA No. 291 - Testing and Marking Hydrants.
    § 57.4203 NFPA No. 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
    § 57.4230 NFPA No. 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
    NFPA No. 121 - Mobile Surface Mining Equipment.
    § 57.4260 NFPA No. 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers.
    § 57.4261 NFPA No. 14 - Standpipe and Hose Systems.
    § 57.4533 NFPA Fire Protection Handbook.
    § 57.4560 ASTM E-162 - Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.