Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
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NFPA 86-2019 is a comprehensive standard that aims to minimize fire and explosion hazards in ovens, furnaces, dryers, and thermal oxidizers. It provides requirements for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of these heating systems and related equipment.
The standard covers different classes of ovens and furnaces, including Class A, B, C, and D. It includes guidelines for general approvals, plans, specifications, and safety labeling, as well as location and construction requirements. Additionally, it addresses furnace heating systems, commissioning, operations, maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures.
NFPA 86-2019 also emphasizes safety equipment and its proper application. It offers updated requirements for protection of people and buildings, incorporating changes that make the standard easier to understand and implement. For example, it provides definitions for open and closed cooling systems, clarifies explosion relief exceptions, and revises requirements for radiant tubes and emergency switches.
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.4 MB |
