Nfpa 850 Standard New! -
Design fire walls, dampers, and compartmentation first. Then add sprinklers, foam, or clean agents. Never rely on suppression alone—if water fails, the fire barrier must contain the fire.
NFPA 850 recommends:
Using 2-hour or 3-hour rated barriers between critical control rooms and turbine halls. nfpa 850 standard
Addressing the unique risk of spontaneous combustion and dust explosions in silos and conveyors. Design fire walls, dampers, and compartmentation first