NFPA 312: Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up, 2011 Edition

Reduce fire hazards in shipyards with the 2011 NFPA 312.

NFPA 312: Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up applies to vessels at all stages of operational life, from cradle to retirement. This comprehensive document covers every phase -- including changing from one type or service to another -- with requirements for:

• General care and cleanliness
• Electrical installations
• Fire protection equipment
• Use of open-flame or spark-emitting devices
• Storage of explosive and flammable materials
• Paint application
• Inspection
• And more

Improve emergency preparedness with added information in the 2011 edition.

The 2011 edition adds new guidance for fire watch training, to ensure that shipyard personnel are ready and able to recognize fire emergencies. (Softbound, 13 pp., 2011)