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    The changes to NFPA-12 Edition 2005 will impact the design and installation of CO2 systems. Key changes include: 1) Existing systems will need to be upgraded to include safety signs, lockout valves, and pneumatic time delays and alarms by June 2006. 2) New systems will have restrictions on using CO2 in occupied spaces and require documentation showing CO2 is the most suitable agent. 3) Warning signs must follow new format, color, and lettering guidelines to clearly warn of CO2 dangers. Marine systems will require separate valves and controls both inside and outside protected spaces.

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    The changes to NFPA-12 Edition 2005 will impact the design and installation of CO2 systems. Key changes include: 1) Existing systems will need to be upgraded to include safety signs, lockout valves, and pneumatic time delays and alarms by June 2006. 2) New systems will have restrictions on using CO2 in occupied spaces and require documentation showing CO2 is the most suitable agent. 3) Warning signs must follow new format, color, and lettering guidelines to clearly warn of CO2 dangers. Marine systems will require separate valves and controls both inside and outside protected spaces.

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    The changes to NFPA-12 Edition 2005 will impact the design and installation of CO2 systems. Key changes include: 1) Existing systems will need to be upgraded to include safety signs, lockout valves, and pneumatic time delays and alarms by June 2006. 2) New systems will have restrictions on using CO2 in occupied spaces and require documentation showing CO2 is the most suitable agent. 3) Warning signs must follow new format, color, and lettering guidelines to clearly warn of CO2 dangers. Marine systems will require separate valves and controls both inside and outside protected spaces.

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    Nfpa 12 2005

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    The changes to NFPA-12 Edition 2005 will impact the design and installation of CO2 systems. Key changes include: 1) Existing systems will need to be upgraded to include safety signs, lockout valves, and pneumatic time delays and alarms by June 2006. 2) New systems will have restrictions on using CO2 in occupied spaces and require documentation showing CO2 is the most suitable agent. 3) Warning signs must follow new format, color, and lettering guidelines to clearly warn of CO2 dangers. Marine systems will require separate valves and controls both inside and outside protected spaces.

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    The key takeaways are that NFPA-12 is being updated to improve life safety for both existing and new CO2 fire suppression systems. Changes include requirements for safety signs, lockout valves, and pneumatic time delays/alarms. The changes affect manufacturers, designers, installers, service personnel, and end users/owners.

    NFPA-12 is being updated through a continuing effort to improve and enhance product features and system designs for life safety. The changes apply to both existing installations as well as new systems.

    The changes will affect manufacturers, designers, installers, service personnel, and end users/owners of CO2 fire suppression systems.

    NFPA-12 Edition 2005

    What IMPACT will the changes to NFPA-12 have on the design and installation of a CO2 system?

    NFPA-12 Edition 2005


    Reasons for changes Continuing effort to improve/enhance product features and system designs for life safety on both:

    Existing Installations New Systems

    NFPA-12 Edition 2005 Who does this affect?


    Manufacturers Designers Installers Service End-users/Owners

    NFPA-12 Edition 2005

    Application /systems affected:


    Total Flood CO2 systems applied to Normally Occupied Spaces Total Flood CO2 systems applied to Occupiable Spaces Local Application Systems

    Definitions per NFPA-12 Edition 2005


    3.2.4 Normally Occupied Area. An area or space where, under normal circumstances, persons are present. 3.2.5 Normally Unoccupied Area (occupiable). An area or space not normally occupied by people but could be entered occasionally be brief periods. 3.2.8 Unoccupiable Area. An area or space which cannot be occupied due to dimensional or other physical constraints.

    Existing Systems
    1.3.1 Retroactivity. All (NO, Occupiable., Local if exposing personnel) existing systems shall be upgraded to meet the requirements for . . . Safety signs in paragraph 4.2.2 Lockout valves in paragraph 4.2.3.6 & 4.2.3.6.1 Pneumatic time delays & pre-discharge alarms in paragraph 4.4.5.7 1.3.2 These upgrades shall be completed by June, 2006

    Safety Signs
    4.2.2.1 Warning signs should be affixed in a conspicuous location . . . In every protected space At every entrance to protected spaces In spaces near the protected spaces where it is determined carbon dioxide could migrate creating a hazard to personnel . . .

    Safety Signs
    The safety sign Format Color letter style of signal words message panel letting lettering size safety symbols shall be in accordance with ANSI Z535.

    WHEN ALARM OPERATES VACATE AREA IMMEDIATELY. A CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHMENT DISCHARGED INTO A NEARBY SPACE MAY COLLECT HERE.

    WARNING
    C70-1034-2

    Carbon dioxide gas discharge into nearby space can collect here. When alarm operates vacate immediately. Carbon dioxide gas may cause injury or death.

    Personnel Safety NFPA 12 continued

    Typical Warning signs shall be affixed in conspicuous locations:


    WARNING
    CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH
    WHEN ALARM OPERATES VACATE IMMEDIATELY

    Typical Warning signs

    WARNING
    CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH WHEN ALARM OPERATES DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED

    Typical Warning signs

    WARNING
    CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED

    Typical Warning signs

    CAUTION
    CARBON DIOXIDE GAS DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES VACATE IMMEDIATELY. CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH

    Typical Warning signs

    CAUTION
    CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH VENTILATE THIS AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAUSE SUFFOCATION

    Typical Warning signs

    WARNING ACTUATION OF THIS DEVICE WILL CAUSE CARBON DIOXIDE TO DISCHARGE. BEFORE ACTUATING, BE SURE PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF AREA

    Safety Signs
    Exception: Existing installations where facilities have written caution / warning sign procedures in place to provide: information and directions to personnel have a training programs established to educate personnel about signage then said sign procedures can be used in place of ANSI Z535.

    Stop/Maintenance (lock-out) Valve

    Items Required to Comply with NFPA 12 Edition 2000

    NFPA 12 Paragraph 1-6.1.7 To prevent accidental or deliberate discharge, a lockout shall be provided when persons not familiar with the systems and their operation are present in a protected space. NFPA 12 Paragraph 1-8.4 Supervision of automatic systems and manual lock-out valves shall be provided unless specifically waived by the A.H.J.
    LOCKOUT VALVE W/ LIMIT SWITCH CO NOZZLE

    CO NOZZLE

    CHECK VALVE
    CHECK VALVE

    MANIFOLD
    MANIFOLD

    CO CYLINDER

    CO CYLINDER

    No Lockout

    With Lockout

    Changes Required to Comply with NFPA 12 Edition 2005

    CO NOZZLE

    CHECK VALVE

    MANIFOLD

    CO CYLINDER

    Typ. Arrangement

    w/ Mech Time Delay & Siren

    New Systems
    4.1.3 Carbon dioxide total flood extinguishing systems shall not be used in normally occupied enclosures if other fire extinguishing agents can be used to provide an equivalent level of fire protection to carbon dioxide. When CO2 is determined to be the most suitable agent of choice the designer / installer shall provide documentation . . . to verify that CO2 is the most suitable fire suppression agent available.

    Examples where CO2 should not be used


    Control Rooms Computer Rooms Data Centers IT Equipment Rooms / Centers Telecommunication Rooms Laboratory Rooms Libraries Museums

    NFPA 12: Marine Systems


    2 separate valves shall be provided for releasing CO2 into any protected space. 1 valve shall control discharge from the CO2 storage. The 2nd valve shall control CO2 discharge into the protected space(s). A separate manually operated control shall be provided to operate each valve A set of controls shall be located outside at least one of the main means of egress from each protected space. Audible predischarge alarms and a minimum 20 second time delay shall be provided that depend on no source of power other than CO2.

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