NFPA 914:2019

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Equivalency. 1.5 Enforcement. 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 4.1 Goals and Objectives. 4.2 Goals. 4.3 Objectives. 4.4 Compliance Options. 4.5 Materials. Chapter 5 Reserved Chapter 6 Reserved Chapter 7 Process 7.1 General. 7.2 Project Team. 7.3 Assessment. 7.4 Options. 7.5 Option Appraisal and Selection. 7.6 Design Review. 7.7 Initial Compliance Audit. 7.8 Approval. 7.9 Periodic Compliance Audit. Chapter 8 Prescriptive-Based Approach 8.1 General. 8.2 Compensatory Features. Chapter 9 Performance-Based Approach 9.1 General. 9.2 Performance Criteria. 9.3 Retained Prescriptive Requirements. 9.4 Design Specifications and Other Conditions. 9.5 Design Fire Scenarios. 9.6 Evaluation of Proposed Design. 9.7 Safety Factors. 9.8 Documentation Requirements. 9.9 Records. 9.10 Security Planning. 9.11 Security Plan. Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems 10.1 General. 10.2 Responsibility/Authority. 10.3 Management Plan. 10.4 Operational Requirements. 10.4 Operational Requirements. 10.5 Fire Emergency Response Plan. 10.6 Training. 10.7 Drills. 10.8 Record KeepingRecordkeeping. 10.9 Periodic Compliance Audit. 10.10 Enforcement. 10.11 Modification of Plan. 10.12 Procedures for Opening and Closing. Chapter 11 Fire Prevention 11.1 General. 11.2 Decorations. 11.3 Fire Spread Control. 11.4 Housekeeping. 11.5 Smoking. 11.6 Open Flame Use. 11.7 Electrical Systems. 11.8 Cabling. 11.9 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. 11.10 Commercial Cooking and Food Service Operations. 11.11 Access. 11.12 Fire Proofing. 11.13 Lightning Protection. 11.14 Protection from Wildland Fires. 11.15 Water Control. Chapter 12 Security 12.1 Security Systems. 12.2 Access Control. 12.3 Video Surveillance Systems. 12.4 Exterior Lighting Systems. 12.5 Construction Areas. Chapter 13 Additions, Alterations, and Rehabilitation 13.1 General. 13.2 Construction Oversight. 13.3 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Commissioning. 13.4 Fire Spread Control. 13.5 Fire Protection Systems. 13.6 Roof Coverings. 13.7 Electrical Systems. 13.8 Hazardous Areas. 13.9 Interior Finishes. 13.10 Lightning Protection. 13.11 Protection from Wildland Fires. 13.12 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. 13.13 Water Control. Chapter 14 Fire Precautions During Construction, Repair, and Alterations 14.1 General. 14.2 Fire Protection Systems. 14.3 Precautions. 14.4 Temporary Construction and Equipment. 14.5 Construction Processes and Hazards. 14.6 Fire Resistive Construction. 14.7 Fire Suppression. 14.8 Water Supply. 14.9 Standpipe Systems. 14.10 Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. 14.11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. 14.12 Emergency Communication.Chapter 15 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 15.1 General. 15.2 Responsibility. 15.3 Fire Protection Systems. 15.4 Impairments to Fire Protection Systems. 15.5 Electronic Premises Security Systems. 15.6 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Cooking Equipment. 15.7 Chimneys. 15.8 Electrical Systems. 15.9 Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls. 15.10 Fire-Retardant-Treated Materials. 15.11 Fire Extinguishers. Chapter 16 Special Events 16.1 General. 16.2 Occupant Loading. 16.3 Means of Egress. 16.4 Commercial Cooking and Food Service Operations. 16.5 Smoking. 16.6 Fireworks. 16.7 Combustibles. 16.8 Electrical Equipment. 16.9 Use of Historic Structures by Others.Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Planning and Design Appraisal Annex C Survey Criteria for a Historic Structure Annex D Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems Annex E Resources for Protection of Cultural Resource Property Projects Annex F Examples of Compliance Alternatives Annex G Performance-Based Fire Safety Code Compliance. Annex H Methods to Determine Untenable Conditions Annex I Assessment Methods Annex J Fire Safety Inspection Forms Annex K Fire System Maintenance Checklists Annex L Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis and Safety Factors Annex M Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA914 Annex N Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Annex O Guideline on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies Annex P BSI Timber Panel Door Standard Annex Q Protection of Iconic Structures (Reserved) Annex R NFPA914Case Studies Annex S Protection of Historic Districts Annex T Example Code Exceptions for Historic Buildings Annex U Security Systems Annex V Informational References

This code describes principles and practices of protection and recovery for historic structures and districts.