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. |
30 C.F.R. 49 app I to Subpart C of Part 56