UFC 3-600-01
26 September 2006
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4-8.1
Application.
Installation of new Halon 1301 systems is prohibited except by special approval
of the AHJ in the component office listed in paragraph 1-3.6.
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Portable fire extinguishers must be provided where required by NFPA 101, Life
Safety Code. Portable fire extinguishers must be located and installed in
accordance with NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Exception: For Industrial and Storage occupancies, provide and install
extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10.
4-9.1
Extinguisher Cabinets.
Recessed or semi-recessed enclosed cabinets must be provided in new or
renovated facilities, except storage and industrial occupancies.
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WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS.
4-10.1
Application.
Fixed wet chemical systems are suitable for protection of certain types of special
occupancies, hazards, and facilities, such as cooking surfaces, cooking exhaust
systems, and dip tanks.
4-10.2
Design Requirements.
Wet chemical systems must conform to NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing
Systems.
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CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS.
4-11.1
Application.
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems are suitable for protection of certain types
of special occupancies, hazards, and facilities. Clean agent fire extinguishing
systems are not a substitute for required automatic sprinkler systems.
4-11.2
Design Requirements.
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems must conform to NFPA 2001, Clean
Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
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