Which NFPA standard addresses water-cooling towers?

Which NFPA standard addresses water-cooling towers?

• A. NFPA 214-2011
• B. NFPA 750
• C. NFPA 30-2012
• D. NFPA 24-2013

Answer: (A)

Water-cooling towers are specialized HVAC components that intersect with fire protection requirements, so they’re covered by a standard that specifically targets cooling tower installations. The standard that addresses water-cooling towers is NFPA 214, including the 2011 edition referenced here. It lays out the rules for how cooling towers should be installed and protected, including considerations for safe siting, access for maintenance, and measures to manage fire safety related to these towers as part of the overall system. The other standards touch on different topics—NFPA 750 covers water-based fire suppression systems, NFPA 30 deals with flammable and combustible liquids, and NFPA 24 covers private fire service mains—so they don’t provide the specific guidance for cooling towers.

Water-cooling towers are specialized HVAC components that intersect with fire protection requirements, so they’re covered by a standard that specifically targets cooling tower installations. The standard that addresses water-cooling towers is NFPA 214, including the 2011 edition referenced here. It lays out the rules for how cooling towers should be installed and protected, including considerations for safe siting, access for maintenance, and measures to manage fire safety related to these towers as part of the overall system. The other standards touch on different topics—NFPA 750 covers water-based fire suppression systems, NFPA 30 deals with flammable and combustible liquids, and NFPA 24 covers private fire service mains—so they don’t provide the specific guidance for cooling towers.