Development of a Fire Protection Consensus Standard in the Mining Industry

870821

04/01/1987

Event
38th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference
Authors Abstract
Content
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is internationally recognized for its development and publication of life and property fire protection standards. This paper will describe the organizational structure of the NFPA and the process through which these consensus standards are developed. Reference is made to an actual standard on diesel equipment and diesel fuel in underground mines. Included are the necessary steps leading to membership approval and NFPA publication.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/870821
Pages
8
Citation
Stewart, B., "Development of a Fire Protection Consensus Standard in the Mining Industry," SAE Technical Paper 870821, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870821.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Apr 1, 1987
Product Code
870821
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English