NFPA 214-2021 PDF Download

NFPA 214-2021 provides essential requirements for fire protection in both field-erected and factory-assembled water-cooling towers. The standard specifically addresses towers that are constructed of combustible materials or have combustible fill material.

The purpose of NFPA 214 is to assist professionals in determining the necessary type and amount of fire protection for water-cooling towers. This determination takes into consideration factors such as continuity of operation, tower size and construction, tower type and location, water supply, and climate.

NFPA 214 is a crucial resource for designers, installers, inspectors, and maintenance personnel involved in fire protection systems for water-cooling towers. Code officials rely on this standard for inspections, while facilities managers use its maintenance chapter as a reference for proper care.

The 2021 edition of NFPA 214 includes updates to references, incorporating the latest safety documents related to water-cooling towers, such as the SFPE Engineering Guide for Fire Risk Assessment and the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering.

To stay up to date with the latest fire protection requirements for water-cooling towers, professionals can order the 2021 edition of NFPA 214, "Standard on Water-Cooling Towers."