NFPA 909-2017 PDF Download

The NFPA 909: Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties -- Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship is a standard that aims to safeguard culturally significant properties from fire and other hazards. It provides principles and practices of protection for museums, libraries, and places of worship, as well as their contents and collections. The standard covers various aspects of protection, including fire prevention, fire protection management, security, emergency preparedness, and inspection, testing, and maintenance of protection systems.

The 2017 edition of NFPA 909 introduces several changes. It includes expanded provisions for the protection of outdoor collections and archaeological sites against wildfires. Additionally, it provides further clarification on sprinkler system corrosion protection criteria, building on changes made in the 2013 edition. The standard also mandates integrated system testing in accordance with NFPA 4: Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing. Furthermore, the 2017 edition includes the addition of numerous events to Annex B, which provides information on fire experience in cultural properties.

This standard is essential for anyone involved in working with culturally significant properties, including owners and operators of cultural resource properties, loss prevention specialists, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), the automatic sprinkler industry, fire alarm industry, fire protection engineers, and code consultants. It serves as a valuable resource for preserving the integrity of these properties and ensuring their continued operations.