IEEE 979-2012

The original guide (1994) was developed to identify substation fire protection practices that generally have been accepted by industry. This revision includes changes in industry practices for substation fire protection. New clauses on fire hazard assessment and pre-fire planning have been added.

The purpose of the original guide (1994) was to give design guidance, fire hazard assessment, and pre-fire planning in the area of fire protection to substation engineers. Existing fire protection standards, guides, and so on that may aid in the design of specific substations or substation components are listed in Annex F. This revision updates that guidance.

Revision Standard - Inactive-Reserved. Guidance is provided to substation engineers in determining the design, equipment, and practices deemed necessary for the fire protection of substations.