Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship
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NFPA 909, titled "Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship," is a comprehensive standard that aims to safeguard culturally significant properties from fire and other hazards. The code provides guidelines and practices for protecting the properties, as well as their contents and collections, to prevent damage or loss.
The standard covers various aspects of protection, including fire prevention, fire protection management, security, emergency preparedness, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of protection systems. It also addresses the ongoing operations and rehabilitation of these properties, emphasizing the need to preserve their cultural significance and unique features.
The 2021 edition of NFPA 909 includes several important updates. These additions cover areas such as referencing the emergency action plan requirements of NFPA 101, incorporating vulnerability assessment criteria for cyberattacks and active shooter events, utilizing ASTM E119 and UL 263 for determining fire resistance rating, and referencing NFPA 241 for safeguarding construction, alteration, and demolition operations. The edition also includes expanded requirements for the protection of wet collections, guidance on selecting fire protection contractors, new loss data and illustrative fire information, and information on the effects of extinguishing agents on cultural resource materials.
This standard is essential for individuals and organizations involved in the management and protection of culturally significant properties, including owners, operators, insurance adjusters, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). The 2021 edition of NFPA 909 provides a comprehensive set of guidelines and best practices to ensure the preservation and safety of these properties.
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 48.5 MB |
