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Appendix E: References
American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 849-8888
www.aiha.org
SEFA 1-2002
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Fume hood face velocities based on toxicity levels of
chemicals
Class A – 125 to 150 fpm
Class B – 80 to100 fpm
Class C – 75-to 80 fpm
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Test method – face velocity profile and smoke
generation
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association
1028 Duchess Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 538-6007
www.sefalabs.com
NFPA 45 – 2002 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals
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Laboratory hoods should not be relied on for explosion
protection
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Exhaust air from fume hoods should not be recirculated
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Services should be external to the hood
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Canopy hoods only for non-hazardous applications
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Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25
or less
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80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape
NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code
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Approved cabinets may be metal or wood
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Vent location on cabinets are required
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Venting of cabinets not a requirement
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
(800) 344-3555
www.nfpa.org
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