NFPA 18 2017
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NFPA 18: Standard on Wetting Agents
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
NFPA | 2017 | 23 |
Maximize fire control and extinguishment with new NFPA 18: Standard of Wetting Agents. The 2017 edition of NFPA 18 provides the most advanced requirements for adding wetting agents to water to improve its effectiveness in extinguishing fire. The Standard covers uses, limitations, specifications, and test standards for wetting agents and solutions. The 2017 edition of NFPA 18: Clarifies that all aspects of the listing for wetting agents must be observed. Explains the units of the corrosion rate equation in Chapter 5 Requirements and Test Methods for Wetting Agent Concentrates and Wetting Agent Solutions. Includes a new section within Chapter 5, with first-time requirements for alternate viscosity test methods for situations where the viscosity is too low to obtain meaningful results. Put new NFPA 18 to work for you. Professionals in insurance, research and testing, and manufacturing rely on this important Standard to help maximize fire control and extinguishment.
PDF Catalog
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7 | Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Retroactivity. 1.5 Equivalency. 1.6 Units and Formulas. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. |
8 | 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. |
9 | 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 Uses and Limitations 4.1 General. 4.2 Limitations. 4.3 Compatibility of Wetting Agent Concentrate(s) and Solution(s). 4.4 Concentrations. 4.5 Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations. |
10 | Chapter 5 Requirements and Test Methods for Wetting Agent Concentrates and Wetting Agent Solutions 5.1 General. 5.2 Wetting Agent Concentrates and Solutions. |
13 | 5.3 Wetting Agent Solutions. Chapter 6 Class A Fire Extinguishment Tests 6.1 General. 6.2 Wood Crib Fire Test. |
14 | 6.3 Deep-Seated Fire Test. 6.4 Wood Fiberboard Penetration. Chapter 7 Class B Fire Extinguishment Tests 7.1 General. 7.2 Listing. 7.3 Test Method. 7.4 Performance Requirement. Chapter 8 Wetting Agent Supply 8.1 System Requirements. 8.2 Fire Department Wetting Agent Supply Requirements. |
15 | 8.3 Fixed Systems. Chapter 9 Packaging and Labeling 9.1 Packaging. 9.2 Storage. 9.3 Labeling. Chapter 10 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fixed Systems 10.1 Fixed Extinguishing Systems. 10.2 Inspection of Wetting Agent Concentrate. Annex A Explanatory Material |
17 | Annex B Informational References |