Interpretation for questions related to compliance with NFPA 33 (1995 edition).
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May 14, 1996
Mr. Stephen H. Jero
Manager of Product Testing
Research Products Corporation
P.O. Box 1467
Madison, Wisconsin 53701-1467
Dear Mr. Jero:
Thank you for your letter of April 12 requesting a written interpretation for questions related to compliance with NFPA 33 (1995 edition). You inquired as to whether compliance with NFPA 33 offered "equal or greater employee protection" and if a company would be cited if they comply with NFPA 33.