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NFPA 909 2021

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NFPA 909: Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties – Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship

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Apply NFPA 909 to help safeguard culturally significant properties from fire and other hazards. NFPA 909, Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties — Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, describes the principles and practices of protecting cultural resource properties and their contents and collections from potential damage or loss. The code outlines a comprehensive protection program to address fire prevention; fire protection management; security; emergency preparedness; and inspection, testing, and maintenance of protection systems. The code also addresses ongoing operations and rehabilitation, acknowledging the need to provide continuity of operations and to preserve culturally significant and character-defining building features and sensitive, often irreplaceable, collections. Additions to the 2021 edition of NFPA 909 include the following: References to the emergency action plan requirements of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® Vulnerability assessment criteria for cyberattacks and active shooter events References to ASTM E119 and UL 263 to assist with determining fire resistance rating References to NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations Expanded requirements for the protection of wet collections Guidance on the selection of fire protection contractors New loss data and illustrative fire information New information on the effects of extinguishing agents on cultural resource materials

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2 Important Notices and Disclaimers
3 Additional Important Notices and Disclaimers
9 Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Equivalency.
10 1.5 Compliance Options.
1.6 Enforcement.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
11 2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
12 3.3 General Definitions.
15 Chapter 4 Goals and Objectives
4.1 General.
4.2 Goals.
4.3 Objectives.
Chapter 5 Protection Plan
5.1 General.
16 5.2 Responsibilities of Governing Body.
5.3 Planning Process.
5.4 Protection Plan Components.
19 5.5 Protection Plan Evaluation.
Chapter 6 Protection Plan — Emergency Operations
6.1 Developing Emergency Operations Procedures.
6.2 Contents.
6.3 Identification of Emergency ResponseOperations Personnel.
6.4 Continuity of Essential Building Systems.
6.5 Occupant Management.
6.6 Emergency Response ActivitiesAction Plan.
6.7 Developing Procedures for Removal or Relocation of Collections.
6.8 Damage Limitation.
21 6.9 Security.
6.10 Public Affairs.
6.11 Operational Recovery.
6.12 Staff Training.
22 6.13 Emergency Operations.
Chapter 7 Protection Plan — Fire Safety Management
7.1 Vulnerability Assessment.
7.2 Fire Safety Management.
7.3 Fire Safety Manager.
7.4 Documentation.
23 7.5 Training.
Chapter 8 Protection Plan — Security
8.1 Vulnerability Assessment.
8.2 Security Component of Protection Plan.
8.3 Security Program.
24 8.4 Construction Areas.
8.5 Vacant Areas.
Chapter 9 New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects
9.1 General.
9.2 Application of Code.
9.3 Project Team.
9.4 Survey.
9.5 Operations.
9.6 Prioritization of Significant Elements, Collections, and Operations.
9.7 Potential Threat Identification and Evaluation.
26 9.8 Vulnerability Assessment and Evaluation.
9.9 Plans and Designs.
9.10 Options.
9.11 Design Review.
9.12 Prescriptive-Based Option.
32 9.13 Performance-Based Option.
35 9.14 Precautions During New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects.
39 Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems
10.1 General.
10.2 Responsibility/Authority.
10.3 Reporting Incidents.
40 10.4 Operational Requirements.
10.5 Emergency Response.
10.6 Training.
10.7 Documentation.
10.8 Compliance Audit.
10.9 Enforcement.
10.10 Modification of the Plan.
Chapter 11 Fire Prevention
11.1 General.
11.2 Decorations.
41 11.3 Fire Spread Control.
11.4 Housekeeping.
11.5 Smoking.
11.6 Hot Work.
11.7 Open Flames.
42 11.8 Electrical Hazards.
11.9 Penetrations.
11.10 Structural Fire Protection.
11.11 Lightning Protection.
11.12 Protection from Wildland Fires.
11.13 Water Control.
Chapter 12 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Protection Systems
12.1 General.
12.2 Fire Protection Systems.
43 12.3 Electronic Premises Security Systems.
12.4 Impairments to Fire Protection Systems.
12.5 Impairments to Electronic Premises Security Systems.
44 12.6 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Cooking Equipment.
12.7 Chimneys.
12.8 Electrical Systems.
12.9 Fire Barriers.
12.10 Fire -Retardant–-Treated Materials.
12.11 Fire Extinguishers.
Chapter 13 Special Events
13.1 General.
13.2 Occupant Loading.
13.3 Means of Egress.
13.4 Cooking Equipment.
45 13.5 Smoking.
13.6 Fireworks.
13.7 Combustibles.
13.8 Electrical Equipment.
13.9 Access Control.
Chapter 14 Museums, Libraries, and Their Collections
14.1 General.
14.2 Fire Prevention.
46 14.3 Security.
14.4 Collection Storage Rooms.
47 Chapter 15 Places of Worship
15.1 General.
15.2 Responsibility.
15.3 Protection Plan.
15.4 Occupant Loading.
15.5 Training.
15.6 Fire Prevention.
48 15.7 Fire Protection Systems.
15.8 Candles and Censers.
15.9 Historical Records and Artifacts.
15.10 Special Facilities.
Annex A Explanatory Material
94 Annex B Fire Experience in Cultural Properties
111 Annex C Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems
117 Annex D Security Systems
135 Annex E Resources for Protection of Cultural Resource Property Projects
Annex F Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 909
136 Annex G Compact Storage Fire Tests
163 Annex H Compact Storage Test Program
167 Annex I Cultural Resource Property Protection Self-Inspection Checklist
171 Annex J Fire System Maintenance Checklists
175 Annex K Salvage of Water-Damaged Library Materials
177 Annex L Factory Mutual Engineering Division Laboratory Report
184 Annex M Measuring the Impact of Fire Extinguisher Agents on Cultural Resource Materials
186 Annex N Informational References
NFPA 909 2021
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