NFPA 13E: Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, 2005 Edition

Plan more effective fireground operations with NFPA 13E!

This recommended practice provides critical information and procedures for fire department operations in properties equipped with certain fixed fire protection systems including:

• Interior automatic sprinkler systems
  
• Exterior sprinkler systems
  
• Standpipe systems

The user-friendly 2005 edition adds:

• A new Annex to address Special Occupancies or Hazards
  
• Definitions for "standpipe" and "private hydrant"

The procedures are designed to assist fire departments in developing training programs and planning effective operations. Recommended practices are given for the adequate support and use of sprinkler and standpipe systems. (15 pp., 2005)