NFPA 290-2023 PDF Download

The NFPA 290-2023 standard provides guidelines on fire testing passive protection materials designed for use on LP-Gas containers. The objective of this standard is to ensure the safety of lives and property by establishing standardized methods for testing the fire resistance of these materials. By following this standard, thermal protection insulation systems can be identified that effectively retard or prevent the release of the container's contents in the event of a fire.

The standard outlines a procedure for determining the fire resistance of passive fire protection materials that are applied to the exterior of LP-Gas containers. The 2023 edition of NFPA 290 includes clarifications in its annex that are relevant to NFPA 58, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as well as NFPA 59, the Utility LP-Gas Plant Code.

NFPA 290 addresses several key topics, including the specifications for test specimens and passive fire protection materials, the use of torch fire nozzles, exposure conditions, and fuel requirements during the testing process. It also covers considerations for selecting appropriate test locations and the potential effects of environmental conditions. The standard provides detailed guidelines for conducting tests and presents recommendations for reporting the results of these tests.