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NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, has been providing information and criteria vital to safety in the built environment since first developed back in 1899. This ANSI-approved standard for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning covers provisions for stopping the migration of smoke and reducing the chance of fire, gases, and related hazards in forced air systems.
From general definitions and requirements to the integration of ventilation and air-conditioning with building construction, controls, and acceptance testing, NFPA 90A is a valuable resource for helping to protect lives and property and staying up to code. You get complete information on all areas of construction, operation, and maintenance of systems, including filters, ducts, and other equipment.
Apply the most current provisions to confirm sufficient building and life safety.
NFPA 90A offers criteria for buildings over 25,000 cubic feet and buildings more than three stories in height classified as Types III, IV, and V construction. The standard also applies to buildings or structures not covered by any applicable NFPA standards. The 2021 edition features a variety of editorial changes and updates to existing language.
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NFPA® 90A Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2021 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Application.1.4 Retroactivity.1.5 Equivalency.
1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Application.1.4 Retroactivity.1.5 Equivalency.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 HVAC Systems 4.1 General Requirements for Equipment.4.2 System Components.4.3 Air Distribution.4.4 Materials.
4.1 General Requirements for Equipment.4.2 System Components.4.3 Air Distribution.4.4 Materials.
Chapter 5 Integration of a Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System(s) with Building Construction 5.1 Air-Handling Equipment Rooms.5.2 Building Construction.5.3 Penetrations — Protection of Openings.5.4 Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, and Ceiling Dampers.
5.1 Air-Handling Equipment Rooms.5.2 Building Construction.5.3 Penetrations — Protection of Openings.5.4 Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, and Ceiling Dampers.
Chapter 6 Controls 6.1 Wiring.6.2 Manual Control.6.3 Smoke Dampers.6.4 Smoke Detection for Automatic Control.
6.1 Wiring.6.2 Manual Control.6.3 Smoke Dampers.6.4 Smoke Detection for Automatic Control.
Chapter 7 Acceptance Testing 7.1 General.7.2 Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, and Ceiling Dampers.7.3 Controls and Operating Systems.
7.1 General.7.2 Fire Dampers, Smoke Dampers, and Ceiling Dampers.7.3 Controls and Operating Systems.
Annex A Explanatory MaterialAnnex B MaintenanceAnnex C Informational References
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The 2018 edition of NFPA 90A, Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems is essential for providing adequate fire protection for HVAC systems and protecting lives and property in the built environment.
NFPA 90A is the ANSI approved standard of care for HVAC to safeguard people and property against fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or similar conditions. Updated for greater clarity and the latest references to applicable NFPA® codes and standards and other documents, it addresses every aspects of the construction, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems -- including filters, ducts, and related equipment.
Designers, contractors, and owners gain greater assurance in fire protection by using the latest provisions.
Requirements are used to prevent the migration of smoke and reduce the potential for fire in forced air systems in buildings that are over 25,000 cubic feet or Types III, IV, and V construction over three stories in height. It also applies to other buildings and structures not covered by other applicable NFPA standards.
NFPA 90A addresses:
Apply the latest safeguards using NFPA 90A.
NFPA 90A plays an integral role in providing adequate fire protection in today's buildings. Stay up-to-code and keep HVAC systems fire safe. (Print, Approx. 25 pp., 2018)
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2015 Edition
The 2015 NFPA 90A: Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems is essential for providing adequate fire protection in today's buildings.
Use the industry-approved standard of care for HVAC to protect life and property from fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or similar conditions. NFPA 90A addresses every aspect of the construction, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems -- including filters, ducts, and related equipment.
Requirements are used to prevent the migration of smoke and reduce the potential for fire in forced air systems in buildings that are over 25,000 cubic feet or Types III, IV, and V construction over three stories in height. It also applies to other buildings and structures not covered by other applicable NFPA® standards.
NFPA 90A plays an integral role in providing adequate fire protection in today's buildings. Stay up-to-code and keep HVAC systems fire safe. (Softbound, 25 pp., 2015)
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