Description

Renamed and revised to provide generalized guidance for the safe and effective selection and use of Class A Foams, the 2017 edition of NFPA 1145: Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting presents fundamental information for agencies planning to use Class A foams for fire fighting and protection.

Look to this Guide for the knowledge fire chiefs and firefighters need about:

• Foam properties and characteristics of foam concentrate, foam solutions, and finished foam
• Hardware, including proportioning, foam generation and discharge, and check valves
• Operational considerations: foam selection and application, operator information, system maintenance, and post-incident documentation
• Operational safety, including general guidance and working conditions

Annex A: Explanatory Material and Annex B: Informational References clarify requirements and facilitate cross-referencing with associated NFPA® codes and standards.

Product Details

Published:

06/02/2016

ISBN(s):

9781455914319

ANSI:

ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

25