Mine operators seeking further information in the area of fire prevention and control may consult the following national consensus standards.

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     MSHA      |                      National consensus standard
   standard    |
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  §§57.4200,   |     NFPA No. 10--Portable Fire Extinguisher.
    57.4201,   |     NFPA No. 11--Low Expansion Foam and
    57.4261,   |      Combined Agent Systems.
    and        |     NFPA No. 11A--High Expansion Foam Systems.
    57.4262.   |     NFPA No. 12--Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 12A--Halon 1301 Extinguishing Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 13--Water Sprinkler Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 14--Standpipe and Hose Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 15--Water Spray Fixed Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 16--Foam Water Spray Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 17--Dry-Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 121--Mobile Surface Mining Equipment.
               |     NFPA No. 291--Testing and Marking Hydrants.
               |     NFPA No. 1962--Care, Use, and Maintenance of Fire
               |      Hose, Connections, and Nozzles.
   §57.4202....|     NFPA No. 14--Standpipe and Hose Systems.
               |     NFPA No. 291--Testing and Marking Hydrants.
   §57.4203....|     NFPA No. 10--Portable Fire Extinguishers.
   §57.4230....|     NFPA No. 10--Portable Fire Extinguishers.
               |     NFPA No. 121--Mobile Surface Mining Equipment.
   §57.4260....|     NFPA No. 10--Portable Fire Extinguishers.
   §57.4261....|     NFPA No. 14--Standpipe and Hose Systems.
   §57.4533....|     NFPA Fire Protection Handbook.
   §57.4560....|     ASTM E-162--Surface Flammability of Materials Using a
               |      Radiant Heat Energy Source.
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