NFPA 232AM : 1991

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Definitions
Chapter 2 General
2.1 Types of Record Media
2.2 Arrangement
2.3 Fire Risk Evaluation Factors
2.4 Exposure
2.5 Facility Design
2.6 Fire Prevention Program
2.7 Operations in Records Storage Areas
2.8 Fire Retardant Treatments
Chapter 3 Fire Characteristics
3.1 Metal Containers
3.2 Open Shelving
3.3 Mobile Shelving
Chapter 4 Fire Control
4.1 General
4.2 Water
4.3 Salvage
4.4 Fire Extinguishers
4.5 Fire Departments
4.6 Role of Fire Department and Extinguishing
      Systems
4.7 Fire Department Preplanning
Chapter 5 Fire Control Systems
5.1 Detection
5.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems
5.3 High Expansion Foam
5.4 Gaseous Extinguishment
5.5 Comparisons of Extinguishing Systems
5.6 Installation and Maintenance of Systems and
      Equipment
Chapter 6 Construction
6.1 General Principles for New Construction
6.2 Records Storage Areas
6.3 Protection Against Outside Exposure Fires
Chapter 7 Building Equipment and Facilities
7.1 Heating Systems
7.2 Electrical Systems
7.3 Means of Egress
7.4 Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
7.5 Lightning Protection
Chapter 8 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B Salvage of Water-Damaged Library
            Materials
Appendix C Referenced Publications and Informational
            Publications
Index

Provides guidelines on fire protection for file rooms exceeding 50,000 cubic feet in volume, as well as all archives and records centers.