Help reduce fire and life safety hazards relating to the use of flame effects with the new edition of NFPA 160.

Flame effects used for entertainment purposes at concerts, theme parks, and other venues represent a potential threat to people and property. NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, answers the need for a document providing guidance to public safety officials, designers, and operators of flame effects in permanent, temporary, and traveling installations. The standard offers comprehensive provisions for the design, fabrication, installation, control, operation, testing, and maintenance of flame effect systems.

Content covers requirements for:

• Holding areas for flame effect materials and devices
• Documenting, permitting, and approval of installations
• Use of flame effects and operator qualifications and responsibilities
• Flame effect control system and component design, function, and operation Installation, pressure testing, and inspection
• Fire protection provisions for permanent and temporary installations