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Work with expanded safety criteria for hydroelectric plants in the 2010 NFPA 851.

NFPA 851: Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating Plants provides fire prevention and fire protection with recommendations to safeguard physical property and insure continuity of power production.

This document offers guidance to those involved with the design, construction, and operation of hydroelectric generating plants. In addition, general plant design, fire protection systems, and identification and protection of hazards are also covered.

The revised 2010 edition includes new chapter on a fire protection design process. NFPA 851 also recognizes the use of compressed air foam systems and fast depressurization systems and provide recommendations on the use of these systems.

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Published:
12/05/2009
ISBN(s):
9780877659440
Number of Pages:
27

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Work with the latest safety criteria for hydroelectric plants.

NFPA 851 provides fire prevention and fire protection recommendations to safeguard physical property and insure continuity of power production. This document offers guidance to those involved with the design, construction, and operation of hydroelectric generating plants. In addition, general plant design, fire protection systems, and identification and protection of hazards are also covered.

The 2005 edition includes format and editorial changes that improve readability and usability. Revisions and new art clarify existing requirements.

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Published:
04/01/2005
Number of Pages:
25