NFPA 232A : 1995

Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Scope
1-2 Purpose
1-3 Definitions
Chapter 2 General
2-1 Types of record media
2-2 Arrangement
2-3 Fire risk evaluation factors
2-4 Exposure
2-5 Facility design
2-6 Fire prevention program
2-7 Operations in records storage areas
2-8 Fire retardant treatments
Chapter 3 Fire Characteristics
3-1 Metal containers
3-2 Open shelving
3-3 Mobile shelving
Chapter 4 Fire Control
4-1 General
4-2 Water
4-3 Salvage
4-4 Fire Extinguishers
4-5 Fire departments
4-6 Role of fire department and extinguishing systems
4-7 Fire department preplanning
Chapter 5 Fire Control Systems
5-1 Detection
5-2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems
5-3 High-expansion foam
5-4 Gaseous extinguishment
5-5 Comparisons of extinguishing systems
5-6 Installation and maintenance of systems and
      equipment
Chapter 6 Construction
6-1 General principles for new construction
6-2 Records storage area
6-3 Protection against outside exposure fires
Chapter 7 Building Equipment and Facilities
7-1 Heating systems
7-2 Electrical systems
7-3 Means of egress
7-4 Air conditioning and ventilation systems
7-5 Lightning protection
Chapter 8 Referenced Publications
Appendix A Salvage of Water-Damaged Library Materials
Appendix B Referenced Publications and Informational
            Publications
Index

Establishes requirements for collections for records in file rooms exceeding 50,000 ft cubed and to all archives and record centers.