Which standard covers Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems?

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Clean agent fire extinguishing systems are designed to protect occupied spaces by discharging a clean agent that interrupts the flame chemically and rapidly cools or smothers the fire with minimal residue. The standard that governs these systems is NFPA 2001. It lays out the requirements for selecting appropriate clean agents, designing the system (including enclosure integrity, agent concentrations, and release mechanisms), installing and commissioning, testing, and maintaining the system over its life. It also covers safety considerations for occupants and responders, as well as environmental and compatibility factors. Because this standard is specifically focused on clean agent systems, it’s the best reference for these technologies, while other standards address different suppression methods and don’t provide the same scope for clean agents.