NFPA 61A : 1989

Chapter 1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Existing Facilities
1.4 Definitions
Chapter 2 Construction Requirements
2.1 General Requirements
2.2 Wall Construction
2.3 Roof Construction
2.4 Stairs, Elevators, and Manlifts
2.5 Bins and Tanks
Chapter 3 Ventilation and Venting
3.1 General
3.2 Venting of Bins and Tanks
Chapter 4 Explosion Relief and Venting
4.1 Scope
4.2 Requirements for Enclosures
4.3 Requirements for Equipment
Chapter 5 Equipment
5.1 Elevator Legs
5.2 Clutches and Drive Belts
5.3 Processing and Grinding Machinery
5.4 Bearings
Chapter 6 Starch Dryers
6.1 General
6.2 Ignition Sources
6.3 Fire Detection, Alarm and Interlocking System
6.4 Suppression and Extinguishing Systems
6.5 Inspection and Tests
Chapter 7 Heated Devices and Processes
7.1 Heat Transfer Systems
7.2 Comfort Heating
Chapter 8 Dust Control
8.1 Removal of Static Dust
8.2 Dust Collection
8.3 Dust Collection Systems
Chapter 9 Pneumatic Conveying
9.1 General
9.2 General Design
9.3 Piping, Valves, and Blowers
9.4 Air Material Separators
9.5 Receiving and Shipping Conveyances
Chapter 10 Fire Protection
10.1 Portable Fire Extinguishers
10.2 Automatic Sprinklers
10.3 Supervisory Services
10.4 Standpipe and Hose
Chapter 11 Fumigation
11.1 Definitions
11.2 Regulatory Usage
11.3 Fire Hazards
11.4 Fire and Explosion Protection
11.5 Storage and Handling
11.6 Hazard Warning
Chapter 12 Supplemental Requirements
12.1 Electrical Wiring and Equipment
12.2 Cutting and Welding
12.3 Spark-Producing Portable Tools and Propellant-
      Actuated Tools
12.4 Static Electricity
12.5 Engine and Motor Driven Equipment
12.6 Smoking
12.7 Storage of Oils, Flammable Liquids, and LP-Gas
12.8 Control of Outside Contractors
12.9 Warning Signs
Chapter 13 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B Supplementary Information on Fire Protection
Appendix C Employee Health and Safety
Appendix D Schematic of Typical Pneumatic Conveying
            Installations
Appendix E Referenced Publications
Index

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