Reduce the loss of life and property due to fire in underground mines.

This critical Standard addresses the protection of diesel-powered equipment and the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids at these specialized sites.

The 2004 edition consolidates requirements from NFPA 122 and 121 : Standard on Fire Protection for Self-Propelled and Mobile Surface Mining Equipment. Major changes include a new chapter on fire protection of surface metal mineral processing plants. The Standard is also revised to emphasize the use of a fire risk assessment when determining fire protection criteria. Up-to-date with NFPA's Manual of style.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

NFPA 122 Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities 2004 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

Chapter 3 Definitions

Chapter 4 General

Chapter 5 Fire Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction

Chapter 6 Fire Detection and Suppression Equipment

Chapter 7 Fire Protection for Diesel-Powered Equipment in Underground Mines

Chapter 8 Transfer of Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Underground Mines

Chapter 9 Flammable Liquid Storage in Underground Mines

Chapter 10 Combustible Liquid Storage in Underground Mines

Chapter 11 Fire Suppression for Flammable or Combustible Liquid Storage Areas in Underground Mines

Chapter 12 Fire Protection of Surface Mobile and Self-Propelled Equipment

Chapter 13 Fire Protection of Surface Metal Mineral Processing Plants

Annex A Explanatory Material

Annex B Fire Risk Assessment

Annex C Informational References

Index