NFPA 204M : 1991

Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Importance
1.2 Application and Scope
1.3 Principles of Venting
1.4 Classification of Occupancies
Chapter 2 Vents
2.1 Types of Vents
2.2 Vent Design Constraints
2.3 Methods of Operation
2.4 Dimensioning and Spacing of Vents
Chapter 3 Curtain Boards
3.1 General
3.2 Construction
3.3 Location and Depth
3.4 Spacing
Chapter 4 Installed Vent Area or Exhaust Capacity
4.1 General
4.2 Limited-Growth Fire
4.3 Continuous-Growth Fire
4.4 Fresh Air Make-Up
Chapter 5 Inspection and Maintenance
5.1 Importance
5.2 General
5.3 Frequency of Inspection and Maintenance
5.4 Conduct and Observation of Operational Tests
5.5 Ice and Snow Removal
Chapter 6 Venting in Sprinklered Buildings
Appendix A Derivation of Venting Relationships
Appendix B Bibliography
Appendix C Referenced Publications
Index

Defines principles of natural [non-mechanically induced] venting, types of vents, venting ratios, curtain boards, inspection and maintenance, and heat release. Coverage includes vent design constraints, methods of operation, fresh air make up, classification of occupancies, spacing, limited growth fire, continuous growth fire, and conduct and observation of operational tests. Also gives detailed appendices.