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NFPA 909: Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, 2013
- Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Additional Notices and Disclaimers
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope
- 1.2 Purpose
- 1.3 Application
- 1.4 Equivalency
- 1.5 Compliance Options
- 1.6 Enforcement
- 1.7 Organization
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 NFPA Publications
- 2.3 Other Publications
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
- 3.3 General Definitions
- Chapter 4 Goals and Objectives [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Goals
- 4.3 Objectives
- Chapter 5 Protection Plan [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Responsibilities of Governing Body
- 5.3 Planning Process
- 5.4 Protection Plan Components
- 5.5 Protection Plan Evaluation
- Chapter 6 Protection Plan — Emergency Operations [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Developing Emergency Operations Procedures
- 6.2 Contents
- 6.3 Identification of Emergency Response Personnel
- 6.4 Continuity of Essential Building Systems
- 6.5 Occupant Management
- 6.6 Emergency Response Activities
- 6.7 Developing Procedures for Removal or Relocation of Collections
- 6.8 Damage Limitation
- 6.9 Security
- 6.10 Public Affairs
- 6.11 Operational Recovery
- 6.12 Staff Training
- 6.13 Emergency Operations
- Chapter 7 Protection Plan — Fire Safety Management [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Vulnerability Assessment
- 7.2 Fire Safety Management
- 7.3 Fire Safety Manager
- 7.4 Documentation
- 7.5 Training
- Chapter 8 Protection Plan — Security [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Vulnerability Assessment
- 8.2 Security Component of Protection Plan
- 8.3 Security Program
- 8.4 Construction Areas
- Chapter 9 New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Application of Code
- 9.3 Project Team
- 9.4 Survey
- 9.5 Operations
- 9.6 Prioritization of Significant Elements, Collections, and Operations
- 9.7 Potential Threat Identification and Evaluation
- 9.8 Vulnerability Assessment and Evaluation
- 9.9 Plans and Designs
- 9.10 Options
- 9.11 Design Review
- 9.12 Prescriptive-Based Option
- 9.13 Performance-Based Option
- 9.14 Precautions During New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects
- Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems [Go to Page]
- 10.1 General
- 10.2 Responsibility/Authority
- 10.3 Reporting Incidents
- 10.4 Operational Requirements
- 10.5 Emergency Response
- 10.6 Training
- 10.7 Documentation
- 10.8 Compliance Audit
- 10.9 Enforcement
- 10.10 Modification of the Plan
- Chapter 11 Fire Prevention [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General
- 11.2 Decorations
- 11.3 Fire Spread Control
- 11.4 Housekeeping
- 11.5 Smoking
- 11.6 Hot Work
- 11.7 Open Flames
- 11.8 Electrical Hazards
- 11.9 Penetrations
- 11.10 Fire Proofing
- 11.11 Lightning Protection
- 11.12 Protection from Wildland Fires
- 11.13 Water Control
- Chapter 12 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Protection Systems [Go to Page]
- 12.1 General
- 12.2 Fire Protection Systems
- 12.3 Electronic Premises Security Systems
- 12.4 Impairments to Fire Protection Systems
- 12.5 Impairments to Electronic Premises Security Systems
- 12.6 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Cooking Equipment
- 12.7 Chimneys
- 12.8 Electrical Systems
- 12.9 Fire Barriers
- 12.10 Fire Retardant–Treated Materials
- 12.11 Fire Extinguishers
- Chapter 13 Special Events [Go to Page]
- 13.1 General
- 13.2 Occupant Loading
- 13.3 Means of Egress
- 13.4 Cooking Equipment
- 13.5 Smoking
- 13.6 Fireworks
- 13.7 Combustibles
- 13.8 Electrical Equipment
- 13.9 Access Control
- Chapter 14 Museums, Libraries, and Their Collections [Go to Page]
- 14.1 General
- 14.2 Fire Prevention
- 14.3 Security
- 14.4 Collection Storage Rooms
- Chapter 15 Places of Worship [Go to Page]
- 15.1 General
- 15.2 Responsibility
- 15.3 Protection Plan
- 15.4 Occupant Loading
- 15.5 Training
- 15.6 Fire Prevention
- 15.7 Fire Protection Systems
- 15.8 Candles and Censers
- 15.9 Historical Records and Artifacts
- 15.10 Special Facilities
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Fire Experience in Cultural Properties
- Annex C Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems
- Annex D Security Systems
- Annex E Resources for Protection of Cultural Resource Property Projects
- Annex F Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 909
- Annex G Informational References
- Annex H Compact Storage Fire Tests
- Annex I Compact Storage Test Program
- Annex J Cultural Resource Property Protection Self-Inspection Checklist
- Annex K Fire System Maintenance Checklists
- Annex L Salvage of Water-Damaged Library Materials
- Annex M Factory Mutual Engineering Division Laboratory Report
- Annex N Measuring the Impact of Fire Extinguisher Agents on Cultural Resource Materials
- Index [Go to Page]