NFPA® 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems 2013 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Retroactivity
1.4 Equivalency
1.5 Units and Formulas
1.6 Qualifications
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
3.4 Systems Definitions
Chapter 4 Components
4.1 Detectors
4.2 Hand Hose Line and Nozzle Assembly
4.3 Nozzles
4.4 Operating Devices
4.5 Pipe and Fittings
4.6 Dry Chemical
4.7 Expellant Gas
4.8 Electrical Wiring and Equipment
4.9 Storage Containers
4.10 Indicators
4.11 Assembly
Chapter 5 System Requirements
5.1 Use and Limitations
5.2 Multiple Systems Protecting a Common Hazard
5.3 Systems Protecting Two or More Hazards
5.4 Dry Chemical Requirements and Distribution
5.5 Special Considerations
5.6 Personnel Safety
5.7 Operation and Control of Systems
5.8 Dry Chemical and Expellant Gas Supply
5.9 Piping
Chapter 6 Total Flooding Systems
6.1 General
6.2 Hazard Specifications
Chapter 7 Local Application Systems
7.1 Uses
7.2 Hazard Specifications
Chapter 8 Hand Hose Line Systems
8.1 Separate Supplies
8.2 Location, Spacing, and Actuation
8.3 Dry Chemical Requirements
8.4 Training
Chapter 9 Pre-Engineered Systems
9.1 Uses
9.2 Types of Systems
9.3 Commercial Kitchen Hood, Duct, and Cooking Appliance Systems
9.4 Manual Actuation Requirements
9.5 System Annunciation Requirements
9.6 System Supervision
9.7 Review and Certification
9.8 Vehicle Fueling Service Station Systems
9.9 Systems for the Protection of Mobile Equipment
9.10 Hand Hose Line Systems
Chapter 10 Plans and Acceptance Tests
10.1 Specifications
10.2 Plans
10.3 Approval of Plans
10.4 Approval of Installations
10.5 Manual
Chapter 11 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging
11.1 General Requirements
11.2 Owner’s Inspection
11.3 Maintenance
11.4 Recharging
11.5 Hydrostatic Testing
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Informational References
Index