# Fire detection.

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- **citation:** 49 CFR 193.2821
- **title:** Fire detection.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 1999-10-01
- **summary:** (a) Fire detectors that continuously monitor for the presence of either flame, heat, or products of combustion must be provided in all areas determined under § 193.2805(a)(2) in which a hazard to persons or property could exist and in all other areas that are used for the storage of flammable or com
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(a) Fire detectors that continuously monitor for the presence of either flame, heat, or products of combustion must be provided in all areas determined under § 193.2805(a)(2) in which a hazard to persons or property could exist and in all other areas that are used for the storage of flammable or combustible material.

(b) Each fire detection system must be provided with audible and visible alarms located at an attended control room or control station, and an audible alarm in the area of fire detection. The systems must be provided and maintained according to the applicable requirements of ANSI/NFPA 59A.

[45 FR 9203, Feb. 11, 1980, as amended at 58 FR 14522, Mar. 18, 1993]
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