NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
NFPA 130 固定線路運輸系統標準

1.1 Scope.

1.1.1 This standard shall cover life safety from fire and fire protection requirements for underground, surface, and elevated fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems, including but not limited to stations, trainways, emergency ventilation systems, vehicles, emergency procedures, communications, control systems, and vehicle storage areas.

1.1.2 Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail stations shall pertain to stations accommodating only passengers and employees of the fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems and incidental occupancies in the stations. This standard establishes minimum requirements for each of the identified subsystems.

1.1.3 This standard shall not cover requirements for the following

(1) Conventional freight systems

(2) Buses and trolley coaches

(3) Circus trains

(4) Tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations

(5) Any other system of transportation not included in the definition of fixed guideway transit (see 3.3.52.1) or passenger rail (see 3.3.52.2) system

(6)*Shelter stops

1.1.4 To the extent that a system, including those listed in 1.1.3(1) through 1.1.3(6), introduces hazards of a nature similar to those addressed herein, this standard shall be permitted to be used as a guide.

Take the fast track to safety for rail systems. Stay up-to-code with the 2010 NFPA 130.

NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems specifies fire protection and life safety requirements for underground, surface, and elevated fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems including stations, trainways, emergency ventilation systems, vehicles, emergency procedures, and communications and control systems.

The 2010 edition incorporates the latest industry developments, research, and technologies to help you work smarter and boost safety.

·   New provisions allow elevators to be counted as contributing to the means of egress in stations.

·   Revisions relating to escalators, doors, gates, and turnstile type for equipment

·   Several fire scenarios have been added to Annex A to provide guidance on the types of fires that can occur in vehicles, stations, and the operating environment as well.

This document pertains to stations accommodating only passengers and employees of the fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems and incidental occupancies in the stations. (Softbound, 62 pp., 2010)