IEEE 979:1994 (R2004)

Revision Standard - Superseded.
Guidance is provided to substation engineers in determining the design, equipment, and practices deemed necessary for the fire protection of substations. A list of publications that can be used to acquire more detailed information for specific substations or substation components is presented.

This guide was developed to identify substation fire protection practices that generally have been accepted by industry.
The purpose of this document is to give design guidance in the area of fire protection to substation engineers. Existing fire protection standards, guides, etc., that may aid in the design of specific substations or substation components, are listed in the annex. NOTE -- No recommendation listed in this document should be followed if it is less restrictive than that specified in any local code or ordinance.