Nfpa 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2010

Book excerpt: Get new and clarified rules that advance extinguisher effectiveness in the 2010 NFPA 10. Portable fire extinguishers are an important first line of defense against small fires. For the best protection, be sure to select, use, and maintain extinguishers using the latest requirements as presented in the 2010 NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Update your knowledge on important provisions that impact safety. Only the 2010 edition includes: *Clarification of what Certification is and how it relates to performing service and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers *More specific guidelines for the placement of extinguishers that reduce ambiguity *New definitions for pressurized flammable liquid and clean agent extinguishers *New precaution and related Annex on the use of dry chemical fire extinguishers around delicate electronic equipment Find reliable, complete fire extinguisher guidance in this all-in-one source. Whether you're a servicer, facility manager or owner, or technician...you can depend on this important Standard for current, comprehensive rules for the distribution, placement, maintenance, operation, and inspection of equipment--as well as testing and recharging.