NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures
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ISBN 13: 978-1455929269
Author: NFPA
Publisher: National Fire Protection Association
Format: Paperback
Condition: New
NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures
The 2023 edition of NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, regulates the construction, protection, and hazard control for open and enclosed parking structures, excluding one- and two-family dwellings. Key updates include mandatory mechanical ventilation,, new requirements for jet fans (mixing fans) in enclosed areas, updated emergency, planning, and definitions for automated parking systems.
Key aspects of the 2023 edition include:
Ventilation Requirements: All enclosed parking structures must use mechanical ventilation, providing a minimum of 1 ft³/min per ft² (
per) of floor area.
Mixing Fans (Jet Fans): New requirements mandate mixing fans when supply or exhaust systems fail to maintain air velocities above to prevent stagnant air.
Emergency Systems: Inclusion of updated emergency plans and enhanced integration of ventilation systems with fire suppression and alarm systems for smoke removal.
Scope Updates: The standard now includes specific definitions for automated-type parking structures, where cars are moved via lifts.
Safety Standards: References NFPA 241 for construction hazards and NFPA 1620 for pre-incident planning.
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