NFPA (Fire) 329 Historical

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Make sure personnel are prepared to respond to emergencies safely and effectively with the 2010 NFPA 329.

NFPA 329: Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases outlines the appropriate methods for responding to fire, explosion, and human health hazards resulting from the release of a flammable, combustible, or otherwise hazardous liquid, gas, or vapor that may migrate to a subsurface structure. It incorporates provisions from NFPA 328: Recommended Practice for the Control of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases in Manholes, Sewers, and Similar Underground Structures.

Revisions to the 2010 edition include:

* Updating of all referenced publications
* Clarification for a grounding connection for air eductor used to remove vapors from enclosed spaces
* New explanatory information in Chapter 9 regarding control of ignition sources See more