NFPA 912 : 1993

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Scope
1.3 Purpose
1.4 Definitions
Chapter 2 Fires and Fire Causes
2.1 National Estimates
2.2 Church, May 1985
2.3 Church, May 1989
2.4 Church, November 1985
2.5 Church, May 1986
2.6 Church, February 1987
2.7 Church, September 1987
2.9 Basic Requirements
2.10 Fire Causes
Chapter 3 Fire Spread
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fire Spread
3.3 Fire Barriers
3.4 Firestops
3.5 Other Causes of Fire Spread
Chapter 4 Fire Protection Equipment
4.1 Fire Detection Systems
4.2 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Chapter 5 Leadership Responsibilities
5.1 What One Can Do as a Local Leader
5.2 Setting Responsibility
5.3 What Is Being Done
Chapter 6 Construction, Alteration, and Renovation
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Construction Hazards
6.3 Fire Protection
Chapter 7 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
7.1 Periodic Maintenance
7.2 Testing and Maintenance Requirements
7.3 Special Requirements
Chapter 8 Mixed-Use Occupancies
8.1 General
8.2 Kitchens
8.3 Storage Areas
8.4 Schools
8.5 Homeless Shelters
8.6 Auditoriums and Gymnasiums
8.7 Museums and Artifacts
8.8 Libraries
Chapter 9 Fire Safety and Fire Protection Systems
9.1 Life Safety
9.2 Occupancy
9.3 Means of Egress
9.4 Influence of Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10 Emergency Action Planning
10.1 Emergency Management
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 12 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B Resources
Appendix C Emergency Action Plan Checklist
Appendix D Fire Safety Self-Inspection Form
Appendix E Referenced Publications
Index

Specifies firesafety recommendations for churches, synagogues, and temples. Covers special hazards encountered in older buildings, arson, fire protection planning, detection and extinguishing systems, and more.