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The 2018 edition of NFPA 90A: Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems is essential for providing adequate fire protection or HVAC systems and protecting lives and property in the built environment.

NFPA 90A is the ANSI approved standard of care for HVAC to safeguard people and property against fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or similar conditions. Updated for greater clarity and the latest references to applicable NFPA® codes and standards and other documents, it addresses every aspects of the construction, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems -- including filters, ducts, and related equipment.

Designers, contractors, and owners gain greater assurance in fire protection by using the latest provisions.

Requirements are used to prevent the migration of smoke and reduce the potential for fire in forced air systems in buildings that are over 25,000 cubic feet or Types III, IV, and V construction over three stories in height. It also applies to other buildings and structures not covered by other applicable NFPA standards.

NFPA 90A addresses:

• HVAC systems, components, and air distribution
• Integration of a ventilation and air-conditioning system(s) with building construction
• Controls including wiring, manual control, smoke dampers, and smoke detection for automatic control
• Acceptance testing ? including an option for testing flame spread of plastic pipe for use in plenums that's new for the 2018 edition.

Apply the latest safeguards using NFPA 90A.