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Increase fire protection safety and effectiveness with comprehensive, up-to-date requirements for clean agent systems in the 2012 NFPA 2001. Update to the 2012 NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems to properly purchase, design, install, test, inspect, approve, operate, and maintain engineered or pre-engineered gaseous agent fire suppression systems so they will function as intended when needed. Requirements in this widely used Standard cover both halogenated agents and inert gases. Put the latest facts to work for you with 2012 edition changes that include: New guidance for high-pressure IG-541 and FK-5-1-12 systems Increased safety factor for Class A hazards New requirements for sub-floor only protection to be consistent with NFPA 75: Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment Increased maximum discharge time for inert gases Revised room integrity test procedure People responsible for fire protection of IT/telecommunications equipment, high value assets, or marine vessels need the 2012 NFPA 2001 to keep pace with the latest toxicity limitations plus complete facts on the different types of halogenated and inert extinguishing agents on the market today. (Softbound, 116 pp., 2012)