NFPA 16A : 1994

Chapter 1 - General information
1-1 Scope
1-2 Purpose
1-3 Definitions
1-4 System information
1-5 Uses and limitations
1-6 Approvals
1-7 Units
Chapter 2 - System components
2-1 Approved devices and materials
2-2 Discharge devices
2-3 Foam concentrates
2-4 Foam concentrate proportioning means
2-5 Foam concentrate pumps
2-6 Power supply
2-7 Foam concentrate storage tanks
2-8 Piping, valves, pipe fittings, and hangers
2-9 Location
2-10 Alarms
2-11 Strainers for foam concentrates
2-12 Supervision
2-13 Test connections
Chapter 3 - Water supplies
3-1 Types of water
3-2 Water supply capacity, pressure, and duration
Chapter 4 - System design and installation
4-1 Plans and specifications
4-2 Design guides
4-3 Hydraulic calculations
4-4 Proportioning system
4-5 Foam concentrate lines
Chapter 5 - Acceptance tests
5-1 Flushing of supply piping
5-2 Hydrostatic pressure tests
5-3 Proportioning system testing
5-4 Instructions
Chapter 6 - Periodic inspection, testing, and
      maintenance
6-1 Inspection, testing, and maintenance of
      foam-water sprinkler systems
6-2 Testing and inspection of alarm and detection
      devices
6-3 Inspection, testing, and maintenance frequency
Chapter 7 - Referenced publications
Appendix A - Explanatory material
Appendix B - Referenced publications
Index

Recommends practices for the design, installation, and maintenance of closed head aqueous foams systems. Coverage includes definitions, discharge devices, foam concentrates, alarms, power supply, types of water, foam concentrate lines, hydraulic calculations, flushing of supply piping, system information, plans and specifications, and strainers for foam concentrates.