Assignment: FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY

There are several standards and guidelines that apply to fire prevention and suppression in buildings. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has promulgated several standards under Subpart H of 29 CFR 1910. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the Fire Protection Handbook and several guidelines. Most local building codes also address design and construction of buildings to reduce the risk of fires.

1. Discuss how these standards and guidelines interface with each other.

2. Review 29 CFR 1910.6 at http://www.osha.gov to see which NFPA guidelines have been incorporated by reference.

3. How does incorporation by reference affect the enforcement of NFPA guidelines?

4. Do you think incorporating certain guidelines is a good approach by OSHA?