NFPA 850-2020 PDF Download

The NFPA 850-2020 standard aims to help mitigate risks of fire and explosion in these types of facilities. It provides essential guidelines for ensuring the safety of personnel, facilities, and the surrounding community.

The standard applies to various types of electric generating plants, including those using oil, gas, coal, alternative fuels, and high voltage direct current converter stations. It also covers combustion turbine units used for electric generation.

NFPA 850-2020 provides a framework for creating a Fire Protection Design Basis Document, which takes into account potential risks specific to each facility. This includes addressing hazards such as flammable liquids, fuels, lubricating oils, dust explosions, and electrical equipment. The standard also covers the protection and continuity of installations and personnel, as well as systems and components.

The revised edition of NFPA 850 features significant changes, including a complete reorganization of the document for accuracy and clarity. The information is now grouped in a more logical layout, facilitating easier navigation. Additionally, new chapters have been added to address emerging technologies such as flywheel energy systems and compressed air energy storage (CAES).