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NFPA rejects appeal on animal house sprinklers

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TUCKER, Ga. — The National Fire Protection Association on Aug. 17, announced its decision regarding an appeal heard during the Aug. 7-9, 2012, NFPA Standards Council meeting concerning possible changes to NFPA 150, Animal Housing Facilities. NFPA 150 currently requires sprinkler protection for Category A animals, comprised of mostly dangerous animals, such as zoo animals and reptiles.

A group of 14 animal rights organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States, United Poultry Concerns and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, appealed the June 2012 decision by the NFPA 150 Technical Committee to reject a proposal which would. . .

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