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NFPA 51A : 2012

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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ACETYLENE CYLINDER CHARGING PLANTS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

24-07-2015

Superseded by

NFPA 55 : 2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2012

Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - Plant Location, Arrangement, Construction,
             and Utilities
Chapter 5 - Calcium Carbide
Chapter 6 - Acetylene Generators and Calcium Carbide
             Residue
Chapter 7 - Acetylene Gasholders and Low and Medium
             Pressure Purifiers and Driers
Chapter 8 - Acetylene Compressors and High Pressure
             Driers
Chapter 9 - Acetylene Piping
Chapter 10 - Acetylene Cylinder Charging Manifolds,
             Solvent Equipment, and Mobile Acetylene
             Trailer Systems
Chapter 11 - Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 12 - General Provisions
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Informational References
Index

Gives safety requirements for the design, construction, and installation of acetylene cylinder charging plants in order to provide safeguards for the protection of the plant, its employees, and the public.

DevelopmentNote
Incorporated into NFPA 55. (08/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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