NFPA 1150

NFPA 1150 defines the acceptance of essential and test methods for fire-fighting foam chemicals that are used to suppress, control, or prevent fires in Class A fuels. Acceptance requirements shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels in actual fire-fighting conditions.

Details of NFPA 1150 Product

Book Title: Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels

Publisher Name: National Fire Protection Association

Edition: 2022

SKU: 115022

ISBN-10: 1455928585

ISBN-13: 978-1455928583

FAQs

Q. What is the purpose of NFPA 1150?

A. The NPFA 1150 purpose is to access information and knowledge on Class A firefighting foam chemicals. It is always evolving on foam extinguishing agents and how they are used in fighting fires.

This standard intends to increase fire protection levels by providing comprehensive performance requirements. It is for assessing the safety and effectiveness of these critical fire suppression products.

Q. Where does this standard apply?

A. This standard applies to foam chemicals used to control, suppress or prevent fires in Class A fuels. It also applied the foam chemicals that are used in rural areas and controlling wildland fires.

Q. Which type of criteria are covered by NFPA 1150?

A. NFPA 1150 standard covers criteria are:

• Acceptance and Characteristics and requisites, including labeling and documentation
• Purpose and scope of the standard, references to NFPA® and other publications, and official and general terminologies
• Test methods for exposure protection, physical properties, health, safety, corrosion and materials compatibility, and environmental considerations

Q. Why was the NFPA 1150 created?

A. The NFPA 1150 standard was originally created to provide a performance standard dealing with the foam chemicals that are used in rural areas and controlling wildland fires. It also addresses urban environments and structural firefighting.

Q. What is the flash point in the latest edition of NFPA 1150?

A. The nominal temperature of a fluid at which it gives off vapor is enough to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid under specified environmental conditions.