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Expanded scope in the new edition of NFPA 80 consolidates opening protective requirements in a single document.

Increase protection against the spread of fire and smoke with the 2007 NFPA 80. Revised to reflect advances in equipment and field experience, this important Standard now covers the installation and maintenance of the full range of opening protectives, including fire doors, fire windows, fabric fire safety curtains, and fire dampers.

Work with the 2007 edition to make sure you're up-to-date on major technical changes such as:

• Maximum clearance permitted under the bottom of doors
• New provisions regarding the care and maintenance of fire doors and fire windows
• New provisions for chute doors, fire shutters, rolling steel doors, and service counter doors
• New chapters on fabric fire safety curtains
• New chapter on fire dampers and ceiling dampers