Where are NFPA 704 placards required?

NFPA 704 Placards are required for any business or commercial building that has a quantity of hazardous materials equal to or greater than a total weight of 500 pounds solid, 55 gallons liquid, 200 cubic feet of gas or where a radioactive product is used, stored or handled.

What size placard is required for NFPA 70?

15 inches by 15 inches
What size placard is required for NFPA 70? Building Facility Placards must be 15 inches by 15 inches with each category diamond 7.5 inches by 7.5 inches. Each category diamond on the placard must have the proper background color.

What does NFPA 704 system indicates hazardous materials as?

NFPA 704 is a labeling system used to identify hazardous materials. It is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA 704 is a supplemental labeling system specifically intended for emergency responders, though other people can read and benefit from these labels in normal working conditions.

What to know about NFPA 704 signs?

NFPA 704 Signs (50198) NFPA signs are guaranteed to last for years outdoors. Point out important hazard ratings with a vivid NFPA Diamond Sign. Safety professionals prefer our high-intensity materials for their superior visibility from an angle. NFPA Placards save money by eliminating the need for multiple, confusing signs

What are the four quadrants of the NFPA 704 system?

The National Fire Association (NFPA) has developed a color-coded number system called NFPA 704. The system uses a color-coded diamond with four quadrants in which numbers are used in the upper three quadrants to signal the degree of health hazard (blue), flammability hazard (red), and reactivity hazard (yellow).

What are the markings for the NFPA 704 marking system?

NFPA 704 placards are divided into four colored quadrants , or four “mini” diamonds within the larger diamond. The upper quadrant at the “12 o’clock” position is red, followed by blue at “9 o’clock” to the left, yellow at “3 o’clock” to the right and the bottom is white at the “6 o’clock” position.

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