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Improve fire protection with the latest protocols for dry chemical extinguishing systems in new NFPA 17.

NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems covers every aspect of dry chemical extinguishing systems -- from design to operation and recharging.

Criteria address the full range of systems, including:

• Total flooding
• Local application
• Hand hose line
• Engineered
• Pre-engineered systems

The 2017 edition helps users understand the intent of requirements, to reduce errors and oversights.

Clarifications to Chapter 4, Components, and Chapter 5, System Requirements help users understand and apply provisions for easier compliance. This edition is vital for manufacturers, contractors, installers, AHJs, and anyone who needs to stay up-to-code on dry chemical extinguishing systems.