NFPA NFPA 37 Handbook 2024 Free Download: Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

The NFPA 37, which addresses the installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines, has undergone significant changes in its 2024 edition. Here are the key differences between the current version and the previous one: Global Changes: - The term "electric" is now consistently placed before "shock" throughout the standard to ensure uniform usage. - Exceptions exist for terms like "hearing protection boundary" and "lung protection boundary," where "shock" refers to "shock wave" rather than electric shock. - The use of protectors other than leather is now permitted. - Each article now contains a scope, located in ABC of each article. - Definitions have been centralized in Article 100, eliminating the need for some definitions to appear within specific articles. Article 90: Workplaces Covered and Not Covered: - The required addition of scope as 90.1 led to section renumbering. - The new title of this section is "90.3 Workplaces Covered and Not Covered" to better reflect its provisions. Article 100 Definitions: - Definitions now explicitly state whether they apply only in a specific article. - The structure of definition titles has been updated for better electronic searching. - A new definition for "Protector" clarifies that it refers to a glove or mitten worn over rubber insulating gloves. These changes enhance safety, promote consistency, and adapt to modern terminology, reinforcing NFPA 37's role in reducing injuries and fatalities related to stationary engines and gas turbines. For detailed information, always refer to the final approved version once it is published.