Future Impact of FHA Revisions to the Fire Protection Program

Presenter: Julie Cordero, PE, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

May 15, 2012
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May 15, 2012

Presenter: Julie Cordero, PE, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Topics Covered:

  • Control areas
  • Number of allowable control areas decreases as floor height increases
  • Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) decrease as floor height increases
  • MAQs vary based on state (storage vs. in use)
  • MAQ increases (e.g., automatic sprinkler systems, flammable liquid storage cabinets, gas cabinets)