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Standard 1910SubpartLAppB

National consensus standards crosswalk

Subpart LOfficial OSHA text

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fire protectionfire safetycompliancestandards interpretation

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What national consensus standard does OSHA recognize for complying with portable fire extinguisher requirements?

OSHA recognizes compliance with the ANSI/NFPA No. 10 standard, "Portable Fire Extinguishers," as acceptable for meeting the requirements in 1910.157. This is specified in the cross-reference list found in Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 1910, which outlines national consensus standards that are acceptable for complying with fire protection rules.

Which NFPA standards are acceptable to OSHA for the design and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems?

To comply with OSHA's standard for automatic sprinkler systems, 1910.159, you can follow the guidelines in several national consensus standards. Appendix B to Subpart L lists acceptable standards, including:

  • ANSI-NFPA No. 13, Sprinkler Systems
  • NFPA No. 13A, Sprinkler Systems, Maintenance
  • ANSI/NFPA No. 22, Water Tanks

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