NFPA 214:2021

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 General Requirements
4.1 Construction Materials of Water-Cooling Towers.
4.2 Fire Hazard or Fire Risk Analysis.
4.3 Combustible Exterior Surfaces.
4.4 Combustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection.
4.5 Noncombustible Exterior Surfaces.
4.6 Noncombustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection.
4.7 Combustible Towers on Building Roofs.
4.8 Screening.
4.9 Fire-Resistant Partition.
4.10 Noncombustible Material.
Chapter 5 Fire Protection
5.1 General.
5.2 Fire Protection System Design.
5.3 Corrosion Protection.
5.4 Hydrant Protection.
5.5 Standpipe Protection.
5.6 Water Supply.
5.7 Lightning Protection.
5.8 Earthquake Protection.
Chapter 6 Electrical Equipment and Wiring
6.1 Installation.
6.2 Overcurrent Protection.
6.3 Stop Fan.
6.4 Interlock.
6.5 Vibration-Controlled Switch.
Chapter 7 Internal Combustion Engine–Driven Fans
7.1 Internal Combustion Engines.
Chapter 8 Operating Features, Maintenance, and Access
8.1 Housekeeping.
8.2 Smoking.
8.3 Mechanical Inspection.
8.4 Inspection Frequency.
8.5 Welding and Cutting.
8.6 Down Time.
8.7 Access.
8.8 Lockout.
8.9 Temporary Supports.
8.10 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Water-Cooling Tower Types
Annex C Informational References

This standard applies to fire protection for field-erected and factory-assembled water-cooling towers of combustible construction or those in which the fill is of combustible material.