NFPA 909:2021

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Equivalency. 1.5 Compliance Options. 1.6 Enforcement. 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 Goals and Objectives 4.1 General. 4.2 Goals. 4.3 Objectives. Chapter 5 Protection Plan 5.1 General. 5.2 Responsibilities of Governing Body. 5.3 Planning Process. 5.4 Protection Plan Components. 5.5 Protection Plan Evaluation. Chapter 6 Protection Plan — Emergency Operations 6.1 Developing Emergency Operations Procedures. 6.2 Contents. 6.3 Identification of Emergency Operations Personnel. 6.4 Continuity of Essential Building Systems. 6.5 Occupant Management. 6.6 Emergency Action Plan. 6.7 Developing Procedures for Removal or Relocation of Collections. 6.8 Damage Limitation. 6.9 Security. 6.10 Public Affairs. 6.11 Operational Recovery. 6.12 Staff Training. 6.13 Emergency Operations. Chapter 7 Protection Plan — Fire Safety Management 7.1 Vulnerability Assessment. 7.2 Fire Safety Management. 7.3 Fire Safety Manager. 7.4 Documentation. 7.5 Training. Chapter 8 Protection Plan — Security 8.1 Vulnerability Assessment. 8.2 Security Component of Protection Plan. 8.3 Security Program. 8.4 Construction Areas. 8.5 Vacant Areas. Chapter 9 New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects 9.1 General. 9.2 Application of Code. Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems 10.1 General. 10.2 Responsibility/Authority. 10.3 Reporting Incidents. 10.4 Operational Requirements. 10.5 Emergency Response. 10.6 Training. 10.7 Documentation. 10.8 Compliance Audit. 10.9 Enforcement. 10.10 Modification of the Plan. Chapter 11 Fire Prevention 11.1 General. 11.2 Decorations. 11.3 Fire Spread Control. 11.4 Housekeeping. 11.5 Smoking. 11.6 Hot Work. 11.7 Open Flames. 11.8 Electrical Hazards. 11.9 Penetrations. 11.10 Structural Fire Protection. 11.11 Lightning Protection. 11.12 Protection from Wildland Fires. 11.13 Water Control. Chapter 12 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Protection Systems 12.1 General. 12.2 Fire Protection Systems. 12.3 Electronic Premises Security Systems. Chapter 13 Special Events 13.1 General. 13.2 Occupant Loading. 13.3 Means of Egress. 13.4 Cooking Equipment. 13.5 Smoking. 13.6 Fireworks. 13.7 Combustibles. 13.8 Electrical Equipment. 13.9 Access Control. Chapter 14 Museums, Libraries, and Their Collections 14.1 General. 14.2 Fire Prevention. 14.3 Security. 14.4 Collection Storage Rooms. Chapter 15 Places of Worship 15.1 General. 15.2 Responsibility. 15.3 Protection Plan. 15.4 Occupant Loading. 15.5 Training. 15.6 Fire Prevention. 15.7 Fire Protection Systems. 15.8 Candles and Censers. 15.9 Historical Records and Artifacts. 15.10 Special Facilities. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Fire Experience in Cultural Properties Annex C Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems

This code describes principles and practices of protection for cultural resource properties (including, but not limited to, museums, libraries, and places of worship), their contents, and collections, against conditions or physical situations with the potential to cause damage or loss.