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NFPA 909: Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, 2025
- Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Additional Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope.
- 1.2 Purpose.
- 1.3 Application.
- 1.4 Equivalency.
- 1.5 New Technology.
- 1.6 Compliance Options.
- 1.7 Enforcement.
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General.
- 2.2 NFPA Publications.
- 2.3 Other Publications.
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General.
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
- 3.3 General Definitions.
- Chapter 4 Goals and Objectives [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General.
- 4.2 Goals.
- 4.3 Objectives.
- Chapter 5 Protection Plan [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General.
- 5.2 Responsibilities of Governing Body.
- 5.3 Planning Process.
- 5.4 Protection Plan Components.
- 5.5 Protection Plan Evaluation.
- Chapter 6 Protection Plan — Emergency Operations [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Developing Emergency Operations Procedures.
- 6.2 Contents.
- 6.3 Identification of Emergency Operations Personnel.
- 6.4 Continuity of Essential Building Systems.
- 6.5 Occupant Management.
- 6.6 Emergency Action Plan.
- 6.7 Developing Procedures for Removal or Relocation of Collections.
- 6.8 Damage Limitation.
- 6.9 Security.
- 6.10 Public Affairs.
- 6.11 Operational Recovery.
- 6.12 Staff Training.
- 6.13 Emergency Operations.
- Chapter 7 Protection Plan — Fire Safety Management [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Vulnerability Assessment.
- 7.2 Fire Safety Management.
- 7.3 Fire Safety Manager.
- 7.4 Documentation.
- 7.5 Training.
- Chapter 8 Protection Plan — Security [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Vulnerability Assessment.
- 8.2 Security Component of Protection Plan.
- 8.3 Security Program.
- 8.4 Construction Areas.
- 8.5 Vacant Areas.
- Chapter 9 New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General.
- 9.2 Application of Code.
- 9.3 Project Team.
- 9.4 Survey.
- 9.5 Operations.
- 9.6 Prioritization of Significant Elements, Collections, and Operations.
- 9.7 Potential Threat Identification and Evaluation.
- 9.8 Vulnerability Assessment and Evaluation.
- 9.9 Plans and Designs.
- 9.10 Options.
- 9.11 Design Review.
- 9.12 Prescriptive-Based Option.
- 9.13 Performance-Based Option.
- 9.14 Precautions During New Construction, Addition, Alteration, Renovation, and Modification Projects.
- Chapter 10 Management Operational Systems [Go to Page]
- 10.1 General.
- 10.2 Responsibility/Authority.
- 10.3 Reporting Incidents.
- 10.4 Operational Requirements.
- 10.5 Emergency Response.
- 10.6 Training.
- 10.7 Documentation.
- 10.8 Compliance Audit.
- 10.9 Enforcement.
- 10.10 Modification of the Plan.
- Chapter 11 Fire Prevention [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General.
- 11.2 Decorations.
- 11.3 Fire Spread Control.
- 11.4 Housekeeping.
- 11.5 Smoking.
- 11.6 Hot Work.
- 11.7 Open Flames.
- 11.8 Electrical Hazards.
- 11.9 Penetrations.
- 11.10 Structural Fire Protection.
- 11.11 Lightning Protection.
- 11.12 Protection from Wildland Fires.
- 11.13 Water Control.
- Chapter 12 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Protection Systems [Go to Page]
- 12.1 General.
- 12.2 Fire Protection Systems.
- 12.3 Electronic Premises Security Systems.
- 12.4 Impairments to Fire Protection Systems.
- 12.5 Impairments to Electronic Premises Security Systems.
- 12.6 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Cooking Equipment.
- 12.7 Chimneys.
- 12.8 Electrical Systems.
- 12.9 Fire Barriers.
- 12.10 Fire-Retardant-Treated Materials.
- 12.11 Fire Extinguishers.
- Chapter 13 Special Events [Go to Page]
- 13.1 General.
- 13.2 Occupant Loading.
- 13.3 Means of Egress.
- 13.4 Cooking Equipment.
- 13.5 Smoking.
- 13.6 Fireworks.
- 13.7 Combustibles.
- 13.8 Electrical Equipment.
- 13.9 Access Control.
- Chapter 14 Museums, Libraries, and Their Collections [Go to Page]
- 14.1 General.
- 14.2 Fire Prevention.
- 14.3 Security.
- 14.4 Collection Storage Rooms.
- Chapter 15 Places of Worship [Go to Page]
- 15.1 General.
- 15.2 Responsibility.
- 15.3 Protection Plan.
- 15.4 Occupant Loading.
- 15.5 Training.
- 15.6 Fire Prevention.
- 15.7 Fire Protection Systems.
- 15.8 Candles and Censers.
- 15.9 Historical Records and Artifacts.
- 15.10 Special Facilities.
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Fire Experience in Cultural Properties
- Annex C Basics of Fire and Fire Protection Systems
- Annex D Security Systems
- Annex E Resources for Protection of Cultural Resource Property Projects
- Annex F Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 909
- Annex G Compact Storage Fire Tests
- Annex H Compact Storage Test Program
- Annex I Cultural Resource Property Protection Self-Inspection Checklist
- Annex J Fire System Maintenance Checklists
- Annex K Salvage of Water-Damaged Library Materials
- Annex L Factory Mutual Engineering Division Laboratory Report
- Annex M Measuring the Impact of Fire Extinguisher Agents on Cultural Resource Materials
- Annex N Informational References [Go to Page]
