Appendix E: References
American Industrial Hygiene Association
2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703)
SEFA
•Fume hood face velocities based on toxicity levels of chemicals
Class A – 125 to 150 fpm Class B – 80 to100 fpm Class C –
•Test method – face velocity profile and smoke generation
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association
1028 Duchess Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703)
NFPA 45 – 2002 Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
Chemicals
•Laboratory hoods should not be relied on for explosion protection
•Exhaust air from fume hoods should not be recirculated
•Services should be external to the hood
•Canopy hoods only for
•Materials of construction should have flame spread of 25 or less
•80 to 120 fpm to prevent escape
NFPA 30 – 2000 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code
•Approved cabinets may be metal or wood
•Vent location on cabinets are required
•Venting of cabinets not a requirement
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA
(800)
92
