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NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing System 2017
Each year, more than 450,000 structure fires occur across the country. NFPA® 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, provides the essential guidance needed to ensure your dry chemical fire suppression systems perform effectively when a fire breaks out. This important standard details requirements for the design, installation, testing, inspection, operation, recharging, and maintenance of dry chemical systems throughout their entire service life. It addresses every key component—detectors, nozzles, operating mechanisms, storage containers, and more—to help ensure reliable protection when it matters most. NFPA 17 also includes criteria for: Total flooding systems Local application systems Hand hose line systems Engineered and pre-engineered configurations