NFPA 53: Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, 2011 Edition

NFPA® 53 Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres 2011 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Interpretations

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Recommendations Sections

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Types of Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres

4.1 General

Chapter 5 Materials Selection

5.1 General
5.2 Nonmetals
5.3 Metals

Chapter 6 Component Selection

6.1 Material Recommendations
6.2 General Design Recommendations
6.3 Specific Component Design Guidelines
6.4 Components

Chapter 7 System Design

7.1 Design Considerations
7.2 Worst-Case Conditions
7.3 Fire-Stopping Techniques
7.4 Personnel Qualifications
7.5 Oxygen Transmission
7.6 Shutoff
7.7 Electrical Equipment
7.8 Cleaning for Oxygen Service
7.9 Combustibles
7.10 Applicable Standards

Chapter 8 Fire Extinguishment

8.1 Oxygen Supply
8.2 Extinguishing Systems
8.3 Fixed Systems
8.4 Water Hose
8.5 Diluents
8.6 Limiting Fire Spread
8.7 Nontoxic Agents
8.8 Wetting
8.9 Instructions and Drills

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Training and Education
Annex C Utilization of Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
Annex D Fire Experience
Annex E Fundamentals of Ignition and Combustion in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
Annex F Materials for Use in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
Annex G Informational References
Index