NFPA 913 : 1992

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Importance
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Scope
1.4 Types of Historic Properties
1.5 Consequences of Fire
1.6 Life Safety
1.7 Summary
1.8 Definitions
Chapter 2 Historic Structure Fire Experience
2.1 How Historic Building Fires Have Started
2.2 Why Historic Building Fires Have Spread
2.3 Illustrative Fires
Chapter 3 Planning for Fire Protection
3.1 Management Responsibility
3.2 Cost Considerations
3.3 Planning for Emergencies
Chapter 4 Fire Hazards and Protective Measures
4.1 Construction Materials and Interior Finish
4.2 Firestops
4.3 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
4.4 Electrical Service
4.5 Means of Egress
4.6 Exposure Fires
4.7 Lightning Protection
4.8 Other Fire Hazards
Chapter 5 Fire Protection Equipment
5.1 General
5.2 Fire Detection Systems
5.3 Fire Extinguishment
5.4 Automatic Extinguishment Systems
5.5 Special Fixed Systems
5.6 Portable Fire Extinguishers
5.7 Standpipe and Hoses
Chapter 6 Improving Protection in Existing Historic
Structures
6.1 Evaluating Hazards
Chapter 7 Alterations and Renovations
7.1 Precautions
Chapter 8 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D Informatory Publications
Appendix E Fire Safety Self-Inspection Form for Historic
            Structures
Appendix F Emergency Action Preplanning Checklist
Appendix G Referenced Publications
Index

Recommends fire protection procedures and equipment for historic buildings. Describes common causes of fires and reasons for fire spread in historic buildings. Case studies of past fires included.