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NFPA - 1145

Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting

active, Most Current
Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 1 January 2022
Status: active
Page Count: 21
scope:

This document presents information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for fire fighting and protection. It presents information on foam properties and characteristics, proportioning and discharge hardware, application techniques, and safety considerations.

This document describes the use and application of Class A foams that meet the requirements of NFPA 1150.

This document does not apply to the use of Class A foam in sprinkler systems or on fires involving Class B flammable or combustible liquids.

See Annex B for publications that address tactical use of Class A foam.

This document is not intended to discourage the use of emerging technologies and practices, provided that the recommended level of safety is not lessened.

Purpose.

The purpose of this document is to present information on the safe and effective use of Class A foam for fire fighting and protection.

Document History

1145
January 1, 2022
Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting
This document presents information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for fire fighting and protection. It presents information on foam properties and characteristics, proportioning and...
NFPA 1145
January 1, 2017
Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting
This document presents information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for fire fighting and protection. It presents information on foam properties and characteristics, proportioning and...
NFPA 1145
January 1, 2011
Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual Structural Fire Fighting
This document presents information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for structural fire fighting and protection. It presents information on foam properties and characteristics, proportioning...
NFPA 1145
January 1, 2006
Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual Structural Fire Fighting
This document presents fundamental information for agencies planning to use Class A foam for structural fire fighting and protection. It presents necessary and useful information on foam properties...
NFPA 1145
August 18, 2000
Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual Structural Fire Fighting
A description is not available for this item.

References

This document references:
NFPA 1150 - Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2017
This standard specifies requirements for Class A foam and the chemicals used to produce Class A foam that is used to control, suppress, or prevent fires in Class A fuels. Purpose The purpose of this...
This document references:
NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2019
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II professional qualifications.
This document references:
11 - Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2024
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
NFPA 1150 - Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2017
This standard specifies requirements for Class A foam and the chemicals used to produce Class A foam that is used to control, suppress, or prevent fires in Class A fuels. Purpose The purpose of this...
This document references:
NFPA 1901 - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Published by NFPA on August 4, 2016
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
NFPA 1051 - Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2020
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for Wildland Fire Fighter I, Wildland Fire Fighter II, Wildland Fire Officer I, Wildland Fire Officer II, Wildland/Urban...
This document is referenced by:
18A - Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2022
This standard provides the minimum requirements for water additives used for the control and/or suppression of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, and lithium ion battery fires and the...
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 1031 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2014
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for fire inspectors and plan examiners. Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum job performance...
This document is referenced by:
NASA-STD-8719.11 REV B W/CHG 1 - STANDARD FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY
Published by NASA on February 24, 2021
Purpose The purpose of this standard and the Center Fire Protection and Life Safety Programs is to protect human life, property, and the environment from the risk of fire-related hazards, through the...
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 1143 - Standard for Wildland Fire Management
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2018
This standard provides minimum requirements to fire protection organizations on the management of wildland fire, including prevention, mitigation, preparation, and suppression. Purpose. The purpose...
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