scope:

Section 1.1 reflects the scopes of the individual chapters within the 2012 edition of NFPA 99. This section also outlines the new and existing requirements for each chapter. The new chapter structure is as follows:

Chapter 1 Administration

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

Chapter 3 Definitions

Chapter 4 Fundamentals (new)

Chapter 5 Gas and Vacuum Systems

Chapter 6 Electrical Systems

Chapter 7 Information Technology and Communications Systems for Health Care Facilities (new)

Chapter 8 Plumbing (new)

Chapter 9 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (new)

Chapter 10 Electrical Equipment

Chapter 11 Gas Equipment

Chapter 12 Emergency Management

Chapter 13 Security Management (new)

Chapter 14 Hyperbaric Facilities

Chapter 15 Features of Fire Protection (new)

It should be noted that NFPA 99 covers facilities that treat humans. Freestanding veterinary facilities present many of the same hazards as hospitals, but they are not addressed in NFPA 99. However, hyperbaric chambers used for animals located within health care facilities are addressed in NFPA 99. NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities [6], addresses the hazards to animals and staff.