Chapter 5

Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events Part I. General Requirements Scope. This article covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar functions, including wiring in or on all structures. Definitions.Operator. The individual responsible for starting, stopping, and controlling an amusement ride or supervising a conces‐ sion.Portable Structures. Units designed to be moved… read more »

Control Systems for Permanent Amusement Attractions Part I. General Scope. This article covers the installation of control circuit power sources and control circuit conductors for electri‐ cal equipment, including associated control wiring in or on all structures, that are an integral part of a permanent amusement attraction. Definitions. Entertainment Device. A mechanical or electromechanical device that provides… read more »

Theaters, Audience Areas of Motion Picture and Television Studios, Performance Areas, and Similar Locations Part I. General Scope. This article covers all buildings or that part of a building or structure, indoor or outdoor, designed or used for presentation, dramatic, musical, motion picture projection, or similar purposes and to specific audience seating areas within motion picture… read more »

Assembly Occupancies Scope. Except for the assembly occupancies explicitly covered by 520.1, this article covers all buildings or portions of buildings or structures designed or intended for the gathering together of 100 or more persons for such purposes as delibera‐ tion, worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation, or similar purposes. General Classification. Examples. Assembly occupancies shall… read more »

Health Care Facilities Informational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 99 -2015, Health Care Facilities Code, and NFPA 101-2015, Life Safety Code. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code. Part I. General Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to elec‐ trical… read more »

Spray Application, Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Materials • Part I. General 516.1 Scope. This article covers the regular or frequent appli‐ cation of flammable liquids, combustible liquids, and combusti‐ ble powders by spray operations and the application of flammable liquids or combustible liquids at temperatures above their flashpoint by spraying, dipping, coating, printing, or… read more »

Bulk Storage Plants Informational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 30-2015, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code. 515.1 Scope. This article covers a property or portion of a property where flammable liquids are received… read more »

Motor Fuel Dispensing FacilitiesInformational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 30A-2015, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code.514.1 Scope. This article shall apply to motor fuel dispensing6 m (20 ft)6 m… read more »

Aircraft Hangars Scope. This article shall apply to buildings or structures in any part of which aircraft containing Class I (flammable) liquids or Class II (combustible) liquids whose temperatures are above their flash points are housed or stored and in which aircraft might undergo service, repairs, or alterations. It shall not apply to locations used exclusively… read more »

Commercial Garages, Repair and StorageInformational Note: Text that is followed by a reference in brackets has been extracted from NFPA 30A-2015, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code. Scope. These occupancies shall include locations used for service and repair operations… read more »