1.2.3 A hazard assessment shall be performed to resolve any conflicts between the requirements of this standard and any other NFPA code or standard.
1.3 Retroactivity. The provisions of this standard shall reflect a consensus of what is necessary to provide an acceptable de- gree of protection from the hazards addressed in this standard at the time the standard was issued.
1.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this stan- dard shall not apply to facilities, equipment, structures, or in- stallations that existed or were approved for construction or installation prior to the effective date of the standard.