The nfpa 704 label has been used for over 50 years and was developed to provide. Hazard categories the diamondshaped placards use these four colorcoded categories to give at a glance a general idea of the hazards present. Nfpa 704, also known as a fire diamond, is a diamond shaped sign or picture that tells people about the hazards of a chemical compound. Nfpa 704 fire diamond ethanol by mostteldega issuu.
The nfpa 704 placarding system is the predominant emergency response marking standard and may be required for buildings and areas containing regulated amounts of hazardous materials. Even if the rating are available, it is important to read nfpa 704 to fully understand what the ratings mean, how to display them properly, and their purpose. The nfpa 704 diamond nfpa diamond or fire diamond is a standard placard that identifies the level of chemical hazard at fixed locations, such as production facilities, warehouses, storage tanks, and storage sheds. This standard presents a simple, readily recognized, and easily understood system of markings commonly referred to as the nfpa hazard diamond that provides an immediate general sense of the hazards of a material and the severity of these hazards as they relate to emergency response. Evaluating hazardous materials for nfpa 704 diamond ratings the nfpa 704 diamond is a means of disseminating hazard information for a material. A four section multicolor squareonpoint diamondplacard is used to address. Get every nfpa code and standard referenced by the ifc on one pdf. Some sdss may provide the nfpa diamond symbol with hazard rating numbers filled in already. Bulletin nfpa 704 fire prevention permit sonoma county. Known as the nfpa diamond, the four section multicolor diamond shape. Nfpa 704 is a standard maintained by the usbased national fire protection association nfpa.
Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response is a standard maintained by the u. The chemical identifier fields include common identification numbers, the nfpa diamond u. Nfpa 704 diamond with 2200 hazard level indicators. The nfpa 704 poster is a quickreference guide to the nfpa fire diamond colors, numbers, and pictograms. Nfpa 704 provides the criteria for rating the chemicals yourself, using the information often found on an msds. Nfpa 704 placards and labels labeling guidelines for. Nfpa 704 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nfpa 704 diamond nepa, 2010 hazard health flammability instability special value description can cause serious or permanent injury. The nfpa 704 standard of the national fire code provides a simple system for identifying hazards associated with various materials in case of a fire, spill or other emergency. A sampling of placards for some commonly encountered chemicals is attached and are also referenced in nfpa 49 hazardous chemicals data. Normally stable but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures.
First tentatively adopted as a guide in 1960, and revised several times since then, it defines the colloquial safety sq. This standard provides a readily recognized, easily understood system for identifying specific hazards and their severity using spatial, visual, and numerical methods to describe in simple terms the relative hazards of a material. Collect information on hazards from applicable sections of sds. Each color of the fire diamond is defined and numerical values explained. The nfpa 704 placarding system is intended to provide emergency response personnel with information about the relative hazards of hazardous materials within a facility, which allows emergency response personnel to formulate a more effective, timely response to an emergency incident at the facility.
It was designed in 1960 by the national fire protection association, as a way of quickly telling firefighters and other emergency workers what kind of dangers might be nearby. Standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency. Nfpa 704 2007 faqs national fire protection association. Nfpa 704 diamond and osha ghs labels nfpa identification. National fire protection association the national fire association nfpa has developed a colorcoded number system called nfpa 704.
The nfpa 704 hazard diamond is a standard placard, sign, or label that identifies the level of chemical hazard at fixed locations, including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and other facilities. Hazcom 2012 uses a hazard classification system whereas nfpa 704 uses a hazard rating system. Nfpa 704 is a supplemental labeling system specifically intended for emergency responders, though other people can read and benefit from these labels in normal working conditions. Evaluating hazardous materials for nfpa 704 diamond ratings. Each of the first three colored sections has a number in it associated with a particular hazard. National fire protection association nfpa 704 hazardous materials rating system. The 2018 edition of the international fire code ifc references 144 documents including more than 90 safety codes and standards published by nfpa. Sep 07, 2016 to summarize, osha and nfpa are in agreement that there are differences between hazcom 2012 and nfpa 704 with two distinct set of numbers developed for different purposes. Nfpa 704 placard chemical hazard ratings 2373 circadian way, santa rosa, ca 95407 phone. This simple, readily recognized, and easily understood system of markings is based on nfpa 704. Page 3 of 18 special chemical health fire reactity hazard beryllium dust or powder 4 1 0 biphenyl 2 1 0 boron trifluoride 3 0 1 bromine 4 0 0 ox.
Display this bold, easytoread poster in your facility to increase safety and knowledge of nfpa rtk righttoknow labeling. The nfpa 704 hazard diamond is often placed on storage containers, large propane tanks, and next to entryways, so responders. Do not use the hazard category numbers given in section 2 of hazcom 2012 compliant sds on 704 label. The nfpa 704, standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for first responders, is also known as the fire diamond. The information in cameo chemicals comes from a variety of data sources. Most people have seen these types of labels, as the diamond shape with colors and numbers on the label is easily recognizable. Each nfpa 704 label has four easily recognizable multicolored diamonds and numbers used to address the seriousness of health, flammability, instability, and special hazards that could occur during. Nfpa is a global organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. National fire protection association nfpa 704 standard system for the identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response is a simple, readily recognized system used for identifying the hazards of materials and the severity of those hazards. The nfpa hazard diamond provides an immediate general sense of the hazards of a material and the severity of these hazards as they relate to emergency response. Understanding the nfpa 704 diamond labeling system.
Jul 23, 2018 nfpa 704 sometimes is called a fire diamond because the diamond shaped sign indicates flammability of a substance and also communicates essential information about how emergency response teams should deal with a material if there is a spill, fire or other accident. Nfpa signs alert first responders to chemical hazards. Department of transportation hazard labels, and a general description of the chemical. This sign features a blue health hazard of 0 indicating normal material warning. The label is diamondshaped, made up of four smaller diamonds, one each blue, red, yellow, and white. The system uses a colorcoded diamond with four quadrants in which numbers are used in the upper three quadrants to signal the degree of health hazard blue, flammability hazard red, and reactivity hazard yellow. They may also be found on the material safety data sheets msds for many products. It defines a graphic system primarily used by emergency personnel to quickly identify the risks posed by the presence of hazardous materials in a certain area. Media in category nfpa 704 images the following 200 files are in this category, out of 205 total. Nfpa 704 guide poster guide to nfpa fire diamond rt. Nfpa 704 diamond and osha ghs labels nfpa identification of.
We deliver information and knowledge through codes and standards, research, training, and education, outreach and advocacy. Nfpa 704, identification of the hazards of materials for emergency response, which uses a combination of color coding and numbers to describe a hazards severity, provides a simple, readily recognized, and easily understood label designed to assist those who are responding to. See question 7 while the criteria are located in nfpa 704, the actual ratings for specific chemicals are not included in the document. The placard warning system numbers for each hazard category are defined in nfpa 704.
Nfpas hazard rating diamond the national fire protection association has developed a rating system to identify and rank hazards of a material. Understanding the nfpa 704 diamond labeling system creative. This surfacemount nfpa diamond with 2200 rating will help alert emergency responders to potential danger. The nfpa standard provides a readily recognized, easily understood system for identifying specific hazards and their severity using spatial, visual, and numerical methods to describe in simple terms the relative hazards of a material. The nfpa 704 diamond system is intended to provide basic information to fire fighting, emergency and other personnel.
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