NFPA 221:2024
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls
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English
13-05-2023
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 4.12 Insulation and Siding. Chapter 5 High Challenge Fire Walls 1.6 Units. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 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. Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Scope. 4.2 Design Loads. 4.3 Fire Resistance Ratings. 4.4 Performance-Based Design. 4.5 Ducts and Air-Transfer Openings. 4.6 Double Wall Assemblies. 4.7 Impact Damage. 4.8 Joints. 4.9 Opening Protectives. 4.10 Penetrations. 4.11 Grade Plane. 4.12 Insulation and Siding.Chapter 5 High Challenge Fire Walls 5.1 Scope. 5.2 Structural Stability. 5.3 Cantilevered HC Fire Walls. Chapter 7 Fire Barrier Walls 7.1 Scope. 5.6 HC Fire Walls at Elevation Differences. 5.7 Clearance. 5.8 Opening Protectives. 5.9 Penetrations in HC Fire Walls. 5.10 Ducts and Air Transfer Openings. 5.11 High-Hazard Materials. 5.12 Parapets. 5.13 Roof Surface Protection. 5.14 Roof Structures. 5.15 Roof Penetrations. 5.16 Horizontal Continuity. Chapter 6 Fire Walls 6.1 Scope. 6.2 Structural Stability. 6.3 Cantilevered Fire Walls. 6.4 Tied Fire Walls. 6.5 Double Fire Walls. 6.6 Fire Wall Termination. 6.7 Fire Walls with Elevation Differences. 6.8 Clearance. 6.9 Horizontal Continuity. 6.10 Opening Protectives. Chapter 7 Fire Barrier Walls 7.1 Scope.7.2 Continuity.7.3 Opening Protectives. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Informational References
This standard specifies requirements for the design and construction of high challenge fire walls, fire walls, and fire barrier walls including protection of openings and penetrations.
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Standard
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Pages |
35
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ProductNote |
This standard also refers to ASCE/SEI/SFPE 29, SPRI RP 4
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PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
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NFPA 92:2024 | Standard for Smoke Control Systems |
NFPA 72:2022 | National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code |
NFPA 220:2024 | Standard on Types of Building Construction |
NFPA 13 : 2022 | Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2022 and 2019 Editions |
ASTM E 814 : 2013 : REV A : R2017 | Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems |
NFPA 90B:2021 | Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems |
ASTM E 1966 : 2015 : R2019 | Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems |
NFPA 90A : 2021 | Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems |
ASTM E 119 : 2022 | Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
ASTM E 2032 : 2021 | Standard Practice for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119 |
NFPA 80:2022 | Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives |
ASTM E 1529 : 2022 | Standard Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies |
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