NFPA 11 : 2016
Superseded
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LOW-, MEDIUM-, AND HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM
Available format(s)
Hardcopy
Superseded date
08-16-2021
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Language(s)
English
Published date
01-01-2016
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Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - System Components and System Types
Chapter 5 - Low-Expansion System Design
Chapter 6 - Medium- and High-Expansion Systems
Chapter 7 - Compressed Air Foam Systems
Chapter 8 - Specifications and Plans
Chapter 9 - Installation Requirements
Chapter 10 - Low-Expansion Foam Systems for
Marine Applications
Chapter 11 - Testing and Acceptance
Chapter 12 - Maintenance
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Storage Tank Protection Summary
Annex C - Medium- and High-Expansion Foam
Annex D - Tests for Foam Systems
Annex E - Foam Environmental Issues
Annex F - Test Method for Marine Fire-Fighting
Foam Concentrates Protecting Hydrocarbon
Hazards
Annex G - Foam Concentrate Quality
Annex H - Informational References
Index
Wraps up the design, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-expansion and compressed air foam systems for fire protection.
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Supersedes and incorporates NFPA 11A. (05/2003) Supersedes WW H 171 (E). (08/2004) 2010 Edition is also available in Spanish Language, See NFPA 11 SPANISH. (10/2011)
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Standard
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105
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National Fire Protection Association
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Superseded
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