NFPA 505 provides comprehensive fire safety guidance for Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs). Reduce the risk of fire or explosion hazards.
Fires and explosions involving powered industrial trucks can cause loss of life and assets, as well as damage to premises. Mitigate potential dangers by following the rules in NFPA 505: Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations.
This important Standard applies to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines.
NFPA 505 provides coverage of:
The 2018 edition updates references to the most current NFPA® codes and standards as well as other documents.