NFPA® 214 Standard on Water-Cooling Towers 2011 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose

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 Location of Water-Cooling Towers

4.1 Construction Materials of Water-Cooling Towers
4.2 Fire Risk Analysis
4.3 Combustible Exterior Surfaces
4.4 Combustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection.
4.5 Noncombustible Exterior Surfaces.
4.6 Noncombustible Surfaces with Fixed Protection
4.7 Combustible Towers on Building Roofs
4.8 Screening
4.9 Fire-Resistant Partition

Chapter 5 Fire Protection

5.1 General
5.2 Fire Protection System Design
5.3 Corrosion Protection
5.4 Hydrant Protection
5.5 Standpipe Protection.
5.6 Water Supply
5.7 Lightning Protection
5.8 Earthquake Protection

Chapter 6 Electrical Equipment and Wiring

6.1 Installation
6.2 Overcurrent Protection
6.3 Stop Fan
6.4 Interlock
6.5 Vibration-Controlled Switch

Chapter 7 Internal Combustion Engine–Driven Fans

7.1 Internal Combustion Engines

Chapter 8 Maintenance

8.1 Housekeeping
8.2 Smoking
8.3 Mechanical Inspection
8.4 Inspection Frequency
8.5 Welding and Cutting
8.6 Down Time
8.7 Access
8.8 Lockout
8.9 Temporary Supports
8.10 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Water-Cooling Tower Types
Annex C Informational References
Index