NFPA 556 PDF

Reference Expert Guidance on Better Protecting Vehicle Passengers.

Vehicle technology is constantly changing, and so are the hazards they pose. Stay apprised of the cutting-edge safety challenges that road vehicles pose—and help protect their passengers—by referencing NFPA 556, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles.

This comprehensive guide provides critical provisions for vehicle designers, researchers, engineers, and anyone responsible for evaluating fire hazards and risks in passenger road vehicles. The 2024 edition offers the latest tools and techniques that can help establish timeframes for escape and rescue, plus several other topics, including:

• Guidance for a hazard-based assessment for the development of hazardous conditions from fires involving passenger road vehicles
• Tools for determining the appropriate materials, components, designs, and systems for optimal fire safety
• Updated vehicle fire statistics
• Updated information on the hazard of pool fires
• Background information on passenger road vehicle fire performance
• Performance-based approaches to evaluating passenger road vehicle fire hazards
• Updated chapter dedicated to fire scenarios