NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Code (FCC-AAA) NFPA 1-2015 FIRST DRAFT MEETING AGENDA October 17-19, 2012 Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District Savannah, Georgia 1. Call to Order. Call meeting to order by Chair J. Collins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on October 17, 2012 at Hampton Inn & Suites, Savannah, Georgia. 2. Self-introduction of Committee Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, pg. 3. 3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. Approve the May 10-11, 2012 meeting minutes, pg. 7. 4. Chair’s report – J. Collins. 5. Review of new NFPA codes and standards development process – G. Harrington. 6. NFPA 1 task group assignments and breakout sessions – J. Collins i) Task Group 1 – Parts I & II (Chs. 1-19), R. Tucker (Chair) ii) Task Group 2 – Part III (Chs. 20-39), K. Bush (Chair) iii) Task Group 3 – Parts IV, V & VI (Chs. 40-73), P. Willse (Acting Chair) iv) Fire Hydrant Task Group – Annex E, A. Apfelbeck (Chair), pg. 40. v) Fire Flow Task Group – Sec. 18.4, S. Adams (Chair), pg. 44. 7. NFPA 1 task group reports i) Task Group 1 – Parts I & II (Chs. 1-19), R. Tucker (Chair) ii) Task Group 2 – Part III (Chs. 20-39), K. Bush (Chair) iii) Task Group 3 – Parts IV, V & VI (Chs. 40-73), P. Willse (Acting Chair) iv) Fire Hydrant Task Group – Annex E, A. Apfelbeck (Chair) v) Fire Flow Task Group – Sec. 18.4, S. Adams (Chair) 8. NFPA 1 public input – pg. 50. 9. Fire Protection Research Foundation - Code Fund project request – pg. 100. Page 1 of 101
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NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Code (FCC-AAA) NFPA 1-2015 FIRST DRAFT MEETING AGENDA
October 17-19, 2012 Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District
Savannah, Georgia
1. Call to Order. Call meeting to order by Chair J. Collins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on October 17, 2012 at Hampton Inn & Suites, Savannah, Georgia.
2. Self-introduction of Committee Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, pg. 3.
3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. Approve the May 10-11, 2012 meeting minutes, pg. 7.
4. Chair’s report – J. Collins.
5. Review of new NFPA codes and standards development process – G. Harrington.
6. NFPA 1 task group assignments and breakout sessions – J. Collins
i) Task Group 1 – Parts I & II (Chs. 1-19), R. Tucker (Chair) ii) Task Group 2 – Part III (Chs. 20-39), K. Bush (Chair) iii) Task Group 3 – Parts IV, V & VI (Chs. 40-73), P. Willse (Acting Chair) iv) Fire Hydrant Task Group – Annex E, A. Apfelbeck (Chair), pg. 40. v) Fire Flow Task Group – Sec. 18.4, S. Adams (Chair), pg. 44.
7. NFPA 1 task group reports
i) Task Group 1 – Parts I & II (Chs. 1-19), R. Tucker (Chair) ii) Task Group 2 – Part III (Chs. 20-39), K. Bush (Chair) iii) Task Group 3 – Parts IV, V & VI (Chs. 40-73), P. Willse (Acting Chair) iv) Fire Hydrant Task Group – Annex E, A. Apfelbeck (Chair) v) Fire Flow Task Group – Sec. 18.4, S. Adams (Chair)
8. NFPA 1 public input – pg. 50.
9. Fire Protection Research Foundation - Code Fund project request – pg. 100.
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10. Other business.
11. Schedule next meeting - (Fall 2013, NLT 10/18/2013).
12. Adjournment.
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Address List No PhoneFire Code FCC-AAA
Gregory E. Harrington09/27/2012
FCC-AAAJeffrey P. CollinsChairPalm Beach County Fire/Rescue405 Pike RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33411NFPA Fire Service SectionAlternate: John Lake
E 4/4/1997FCC-AAA
Scott W. AdamsPrincipalPark City Fire Service DistrictPO Box 980010Park City, UT 84098-0010Western Fire Chiefs AssociationRuralAlternate: Brent L. Christopherson
E 7/24/1997
FCC-AAAAnthony C. ApfelbeckPrincipalAltamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division225 Newburyport AvenueAltamonte Springs, FL 32701NFPA Architects, Engineers, & Building Officials Section
E 4/16/1999FCC-AAA
Carl F. BaldassarraPrincipalThe RJA Group600 West Fulton Street, Suite 500Chicago, IL 60661-1241
SE 1/1/1990
FCC-AAAJim BudzinskiPrincipal5936 Triphammer RoadLake Worth, FL 33463International Association of Fire ChiefsAlternate: Robert J. Davidson
E 7/29/2005FCC-AAA
Kenneth E. BushPrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office301 Bay Street, Lower LevelEaston, MD 21601Alternate: Alfred J. Hogan
E 7/12/2001
FCC-AAASean DeCranePrincipalCity of Cleveland-Division of Fire17209 Bradgate AvenueCleveland, OH 44111
E 10/20/2010FCC-AAA
John F. DevlinPrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220Greenbelt, MD 20770Alternate: Scott T. Laramee
I 3/1/2011
FCC-AAAF. Tom FangmannPrincipalSunCoke Energy1011 Warrenville Road, Suite 600Lisle, IL 60532NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section
U 3/21/2006FCC-AAA
Keith L. FarmerPrincipalThe DuPont Company, Inc.1007 North Market Street, D12017Wilmington, DE 19898
U 10/23/2003
FCC-AAARonald R. FarrPrincipalUnderwriters Laboratories, Inc.1226 107th AvenueOtsego, MI 49078Alternate: John F. Bender
RT 1/16/1998FCC-AAA
Robert FashPrincipalLas Vegas Fire & Rescue500 North Casino Center Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89101-2944
E 1/15/2004
FCC-AAASam W. FrancisPrincipalAmerican Wood Council1 Dutton Farm LaneWest Grove, PA 19390
U 10/18/2011FCC-AAA
Reinhard HanselkaPrincipalaidi, Inc.PO Box 9066Panama City Beach, FL 32417Alternate: Brandon C. Ekberg
SE 4/15/2004
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Gregory E. Harrington09/27/2012
FCC-AAAThomas W. JaegerPrincipalJaeger and Associates, LLC11902 Holly Spring DriveGreat Falls, VA 22066
SE 1/1/1989FCC-AAA
Richard S. KrausPrincipalAPI/Petroleum Safety Consultants210 East Fairfax Street, Apt. 600Falls Church, VA 22046-2909American Petroleum Institute
U 1/1/1980
FCC-AAAJames K. LathropPrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.81 Pennsylvania AvenueNiantic, CT 06357Alternate: Sarina L. Hart
SE 1/12/2000FCC-AAA
Vickie J. LovellPrincipalInterCode Incorporated200 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 309Delray Beach, FL 33444Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control, Inc.
M 08/09/2012
FCC-AAAValeriano F. MartinPrincipalCounty of MauiDepartment of Fire and Public Safety200 Dairy RoadKahului, HI 96732Western Fire Chiefs AssociationUrbanAlternate: Morton L. Myers
E 10/4/2007FCC-AAA
Wayne D. MoorePrincipalHughes Associates, Inc.117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 1002Warwick, RI 02886-2207Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Alternate: Shane M. Clary
M 1/1/1992
FCC-AAAJoseph L. NavarraPrincipalPepco Holdings Inc.701 Ninth Street, NWWashington, DC 20068Edison Electric Institute
U 10/10/1998FCC-AAA
Steven OrlowskiPrincipalNational Association of Home Builders1201 15th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005-2800Alternate: Lawrence Brown
U 7/26/2007
FCC-AAAJames S. PeterkinPrincipalHeery International1717 Arch Street, Suite 3730Philadelphia, PA 19103NFPA Health Care Section
U 7/16/2003FCC-AAA
John A. SharryPrincipalLawrence Livermore National LaboratoryPO Box 808, L-388Livermore, CA 94551
U 10/27/2009
FCC-AAACatherine L. StashakPrincipalOffice of the Illinois State Fire MarshalDivision of Technical ServicesJames R. Thompson Center100 West Randolph Street, #4-600Chicago, IL 60601Alternate: Kenneth Wood
E 11/2/2006FCC-AAA
J. L. (Jim) TidwellPrincipalTidwell Code Consulting11712 Wind Creek CourtAledo, TX 76008Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationAlternate: Roy C. Kimball
M 8/5/2009
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Gregory E. Harrington09/27/2012
FCC-AAARandolph W. TuckerPrincipalccrd partners808 Travis, Suite 200Houston, TX 77002
SE 10/6/2000FCC-AAA
Wayne WaggonerPrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.PO Box 9Andersonville, TN 37705Alternate: Jeffrey M. Hugo
M 1/18/2001
FCC-AAAPeter J. WillsePrincipalXL Global Asset Protection Services100 Constitution Plaza, 12th FloorHartford, CT 06103
I 1/1/1989FCC-AAA
Tony SanfilippoVoting AlternateMichigan Dept. of Labor & Economic GrowthBureau of Fire Service, State Fire Marshals Office300 North Michigan AvenuePO Box 30700Lansing, MI 48909International Fire Marshals AssociationVoting Alt. to IFMA Rep.
E 4/5/2001
FCC-AAAJohn F. BenderAlternateUL LLC8 Pleasant Wind CourtAberdeen, MD 21001Principal: Ronald R. Farr
RT 1/1/1989FCC-AAA
Lawrence BrownAlternateNational Association of Home Builders1201 15th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005-2800Principal: Steven Orlowski
U 1/15/1999
FCC-AAABrent L. ChristophersonAlternateMissoula Rural Fire District2521 South Avenue WestMissoula, MT 59804Western Fire Chiefs AssociationRuralPrincipal: Scott W. Adams
E 03/05/2012FCC-AAA
Shane M. ClaryAlternateBay Alarm Company60 Berry DrivePacheco, CA 94553Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Principal: Wayne D. Moore
M 4/14/2005
FCC-AAARobert J. DavidsonAlternateDavidson Code Concepts, LLC311 Camperdown CourtEasley, SC 29642International Association of Fire ChiefsPrincipal: Jim Budzinski
E 8/2/2010FCC-AAA
Brandon C. EkbergAlternateM+W US, Inc.4710 East Elwood, Suite 9Phoenix, AZ 85040National Association of Towns and TownshipsPrincipal: Reinhard Hanselka
SE 08/09/2012
FCC-AAASarina L. HartAlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: James K. Lathrop
SE 08/09/2012FCC-AAA
Alfred J. HoganAlternate3391 Lakeview Drive, SEWinter Haven, FL 33884-3172Principal: Kenneth E. Bush
E 10/1/1993
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Gregory E. Harrington09/27/2012
FCC-AAAJeffrey M. HugoAlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.1088 West Borton RoadEssexville, MI 48732Principal: Wayne Waggoner
M 7/26/2007FCC-AAA
Roy C. KimballAlternateBrooks Equipment Company, Inc.PO Box 481888Charlotte, NC 28269Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationPrincipal: J. L. (Jim) Tidwell
M 1/18/2001
FCC-AAAJohn LakeAlternateCity of Gainesville306 NE 6th Avenue, Building BPO Box 490, Station 9Gainesville, FL 32602-0490NFPA Fire Service SectionPrincipal: Jeffrey P. Collins
E 4/15/2004FCC-AAA
Scott T. LarameeAlternateAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation1850 Gateway Blvd., Suite 1030Concord, CA 94520Principal: John F. Devlin
I 08/09/2012
FCC-AAAMorton L. MyersAlternateCity of Chico Fire Department842 Salem StreetChico, CA 95928Western Fire Chiefs AssociationUrbanPrincipal: Valeriano F. Martin
E 3/1/2011FCC-AAA
Kenneth WoodAlternateOffice of the Illinois State Fire Marshal100 West Randolph St., Suite 4-600Chicago, IL 60601Principal: Catherine L. Stashak
E 03/05/2012
FCC-AAAJohn E. ChartierNonvoting MemberRhode Island State Fire Marshal118 Parade StreetProvidence, RI 02909Northeast Regional Fire Code Development Committee
E 08/09/2012FCC-AAA
Bill GallowayNonvoting MemberSouth Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal221 South Barrington DriveFlorence, SC 29501Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
E 08/09/2012
FCC-AAADoug HohbeinNonvoting MemberNebraska State Fire Marshal246 South 14th StreetLincoln, NB 68508North Central Regional Fire Code Development Committee
E 08/09/2012FCC-AAA
Kelly NicolelloNonvoting MemberAlaska Department of Public SafetyDivision of Fire and Life Safety5700 East Tudor RoadAnchorage, AK 99507Western Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Gregory E. HarringtonStaff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
4/22/2008
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NFPA 1-2015 PRE-FIRST DRAFT MEETING MINUTES May 10-11, 2012
Embassy Suites Chicago – Schaumburg/Woodfield Schaumburg, Illinois
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Jeffrey Collins at 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
NAME REPRESENTING Jeffrey Collins, Chair NFPA Fire Service Section Scott Adams, Principal Western Fire Chiefs Association Tony Apfelbeck, Principal NFPA Architects, Engineers, & Building
Officials Section Carl Baldassarra, Principal The RJA Group, Inc. Jim Budzinski, Principal International Association of Fire Chiefs Kenneth Bush, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Sean DeCrane, Principal City of Cleveland-Division of Fire Keith Farmer, Principal The DuPont Company, Inc. Sam Francis, Principal American Wood Council Reinhard Hanselka, Principal aidi, Inc. Jeffrey Hugo, Alt. to W. Waggoner National Fire Sprinkler Association Robert James, Principal Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. James Lathrop, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc. Valeriano Martin, Principal Western Fire Chiefs Association Morton Myers, Alt. to V. Martin Western Fire Chiefs Association Steven Orlowski, Principal National Association of Home Builders James Peterkin, Principal NFPA Health Care Section John Sharry, Principal Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Catherine Stashak, Principal Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
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J. Tidwell, Principal Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association Randolph Tucker, Principal ccrd partners Peter Willse, Principal XL Global Asset Protection Services Kenneth Wood, Alt. to C. Stashak Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Gregory Harrington, Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association
Kristin Bigda GUESTS
NFPA Jack Chartier Rhode Island State Fire Marshal Jim Dolan NFPA Brandon Ekberg M+W Group Ronald Farr UL Regulatory Services Scott Laramee Aon Fire Protection Engineering Jack McNamara Bosch/NEMA Kelly Nicolello Alaska State Fire Marshal
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT (NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED)
NAME REPRESENTING John Devlin Aon Fire Protection Engineering Robert Fash Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Thomas Jaeger Jaeger and Associates, LLC Richard Kraus American Petroleum Institute Wayne Moore Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Joseph Navarra Edison Electric Institute Tony Sanfilippo (Voting Alt.) International Fire Marshals Association Rick Thornberry Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment &
Control
3. Approval of previous meeting minutes. The December 14-15, 2010 meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
4. Chair’s report – J. Collins.
i) The chair welcomed and thanked the committee members present for attending, and indicated the purpose of the meeting was to commence initial preparations for the 2015 edition of NFPA 1, Fire Code, which is in the 2014 Annual Revision Cycle.
ii) Thanked the committee for the notes of support and congratulations following his appointment, and recognized Ron Farr for his service to the committee as the previous chair.
iii) Provided an overview of his background with the committee and indicated he is privileged to serve as chair.
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5. Review of new NFPA codes and standards development process – G. Harrington. Staff presented an overview of the new standards development process. Committees will no longer be balloted on every action taken at a meeting. Instead, only changes to the code that are approved at the meeting will be balloted. Committee members are encouraged to review the details on the new process at: www.nfpa.org/regs. (See attachment Page 5 for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.)
6. NFPA 1 fire flow requirements – A. Apfelbeck. TC member A. Apfelbeck led a
discussion on NFPA 1 fire flow provisions: i) Provided the history of fire flow requirements in NFPA 1; previously were
located in an annex as advisory material, moved into the body of the Code in the 2009 edition.
ii) A TIA request was processed in March 2012, and subsequently not issued, regarding required fire flow for open parking structures.
iii) A motion passed directing staff to pursue a Code Fund project through the Fire Protection Research Foundation to evaluate the needed fire flow methodology prescribed by NFPA 1. Staff noted that the next round of Code Fund projects will be awarded in 2013, so any results will not be in time to be incorporated into the 2015 edition.
iv) A motion passed to establish a task group on fire flow requirements. See attachment Page 21 for the Fire Flow Task Group roster.
7. Miscellaneous NFPA 1 issues. The issues identified in Agenda Item 7 were delegated to
the applicable task groups for review, with the exception of Sub-item (vi) (see Item 8 below).
8. TC on Fire Code representation on the TC on Pyrotechnics – J. Collins. The Chair noted that he served as the TC on Fire Code representative on the TC on Pyrotechnics (PYR) until 2010; a replacement was not subsequently appointed. Carl Baldassarra volunteered to serve as the NFPA 1 committee rep on PYR and will submit an application accordingly. Staff will coordinate with the PYR staff liaison. (Cathy Stashak volunteered to serve as Alternate, but it was subsequently determined that both the Principal and Alternate members must have the same interest classification.)
9. NFPA 1 task group breakout sessions. The committee broke into task groups to review the items in Agenda Item 7 and develop draft First Revisions on those and other issues as needed. It is noted that Task Group 4 (Performance Based Option) was merged with Task Group 1 (Parts I & II). The task group chairs are identified as follows, and the complete rosters are included in the attachment Page 21: • Task Group 1 (Parts I & II – Chs. 1-19) – R. Tucker (Chair) • Task Group 2 (Part III – Chs. 20-39) – K. Bush (Chair) • Task Group 3 (Parts IV, V and VI – Chs. 40-73) – C. Stashak (Chair) • Fire Hydrant Task Group (Annex E) – A. Apfelbeck (Chair)
10. NFPA 1 task group reports. The respective task group chairs presented their reports. Numerous draft First Revisions were developed, which will be reviewed by the full committee at its upcoming First Draft Meeting. (See attachment Page 22.)
11. Other business. There was no other business.
12. Schedule next meeting. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 17-19, 2012, at a location to be determined. A three-day meeting is planned due to introduction of the new codes and standards development process.
13. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM, May 11, 2012.
At this and all NFPA committee meetings we are concerned with your safety. If the fire alarm sounds,concerned with your safety. If the fire alarm sounds, please proceed to an exit.
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NFPA First Draft Meetings
Members, please verify/update your contact informationinformation
Use of tape recorders or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this or any NFPA meeting is not permitted
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NFPA First Draft Meetings
Guests All guests are required to sign in and identify All guests are required to sign in and identify
their affiliations. Participation is limited to those individuals who
have previously requested of the chair time to address the committee on a particular subject or individuals who wish to speak to Public Input they have submitted
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they have submitted.Guest chairs are located around the room as a
courtesy.
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Members categorized in ANY interest category who have been retained to represent thewho have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to a specific issue or issues that are to be addressed by a TC/CC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on any Public Input Comment or other
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voting on any Public Input, Comment, or other matter relating to those issues.
NFPA First Draft MeetingsNew Process
General ProceduresFollow Robert’s Rules of Order
Discussion requires a motion
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Motions for Ending Debate Previous Question or “Call the Question”
NFPA First Draft Meetings
Call the Question Not in order when another has the floor
Requires a second
This motion is not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate
A 2/3 affirmative vote will immediately close debate and
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return to the original motion on the floor. Less then 2/3 will allow debate to continue.
NFPA First Draft Meetings
Committee member actions:
Member addresses the chair
Receives recognition from the chair
Introduces the motion
Another member seconds the motion
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Committee chair actions:
NFPA First Draft Meetings
States the motion
Calls for discussion
Ensures all issues have been heard
Takes the vote
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Announces the result of the vote
NFPA First Draft Meetings
Technical Committee on Fire Code (29) Enforcers 10 Members: 34% Enforcers, 10 Members: 34%
Insurance, 2 Members: 7%
Manufacturers, 4 Members: 14%
Research & Testing, 1 Member: 3%
Special Experts, 5 Members: 17%
Users, 7 Members: 24%
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NFPA 1 – New Process
Timeline Public Input Stage (First Draft): PI Closing Date: June 22, 2012 First Draft Meeting: Oct. 17-19, 2012 (Tentative) Posting of First Draft for Balloting Date: January 18, 2013 Posting of First Draft for Public Comment: February 22, 2013
Comment Stage (Second Draft): Public Comment Closing Date: May 3 2013
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Public Comment Closing Date: May 3, 2013 Second Draft Meeting: By October 18, 2013 Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: Nov. 29, 2013 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: January 3, 2014
NFPA 101/NFPA 5000 – New Process
Tech Session Preparation:NITMAM Closing Date: February 7, 2014g yNITMAM /CAM Posting Date: April 4, 2014NFPA Annual Meeting: June 9-12, 2014
Standards Council Issuance: Issuance of Documents with CAM: August 14, 2014
with 2015 edition date
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NFPA First Draft MeetingsNew Process – What’s New?
Changes in Terms:
New Term Old Term
Input Stage ROP Stage
Public Input Proposal
First Draft Meeting ROP Meeting
Committee Input“Trial Balloon”
(or later, FR that fails ballot)
Committee Statement (CS) Committee Statement
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Committee Statement (CS) Committee Statement
First Revision (FR)Committee Proposal or Accepted
Public Proposal
First Draft Report ROP
First Draft ROP Draft
NFPA First Draft MeetingsNew Process – What’s New?
Changes in Terms:
New Term Old Term
Comment Stage ROC Stage
Public Comment Public Comment
Second Draft Meeting ROC Meeting
Committee CommentComment that Failed Ballot
(Second Revision that failed ballot)
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Second RevisionCommittee Comment or Accepted
Public Comment
Second Draft Report ROC
Second Draft ROC Draft
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Flowchart
See page 4 for flowchart overview
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NFPA First Draft MeetingsNew Process
NEW Committee Actions and Motions:
Resolve Public Input
Create a First Revision
Create a Committee Input (Trial Balloon)
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First DraftNew Process
• Resolve a Public Input (No Change to Text):
Committee does not want to incorporate the Public Input as a revision.
Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) to respond (resolve) a Public Input.
Committee must clearly indicate reasons for not ti th d ti i CS
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accepting the recommendation in CS.
Does not get balloted
First DraftNew Process
• Create a First Revision (FR) Committee wants to make a change to a current
section.
Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) substantiating the change.
If the revision is associated with one or more P bli I t ( ) th C itt d l CS t
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Public Input (s), the Committee develops a CS to respond to each PI.
Each FR gets balloted
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First DraftNew Process
• Create a Committee Input (Trial B ll )Balloon) Committee wants to receive Public Comment on a
topic, but not ready to incorporate it into the draft
Need to have a Committee Statement
Does not get balloted
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First DraftNew Process
Committee Statements (Substantiation):
All P bli I t t h C ittAll Public Input must have a Committee Statement
Must include a valid technical reason
No vague references to “intent”
Explain how the submitter’s substantiation
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Explain how the submitter’s substantiation is inadequate
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First DraftNew Process
Committee Statements (Substantiation):
Sh ld f th Fi t R i i if itShould reference the First Revision if it addresses the intent of the Submitter’s Public Input
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First DraftNew Process
Formal Voting Voting during meeting is used to establish
a sense of agreement (simple majority)
Secured by letter ballot (2/3 agreement)
Only the results of the formal ballot determine the official position of the
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determine the official position of the committee on the First Draft
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First DraftNew Process
Ballots are on the First Revisions (FR) ONLY Public Input and Committee Input not balloted Public Input and Committee Input not balloted Reference materials are available:
First Draft, PI, CI, CS, etc
Ballot form allows you to vote: Affirmative on all FR Affirmative on all FR with exceptions specifically noted
Ballot form provides a column for affirmative
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Ballot form provides a column for affirmative with comment Note: This box only needs to be checked if there is an
accompanying comment.
Reject or abstain requires a reason
First DraftNew Process
Initial ballot Initial ballotCirculation of negatives and commentsMembers may change votes during
circulation First Revision that fails letter ballot
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becomes Committee Input (CI) – just like the trial balloon version of CI – so as to solicit Public Comment
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First DraftNew Process
Balloting
Ballots will be an online formatBallots will be an online format
Alternates are strongly encouraged to return ballots
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NFPA First Draft Meetings
No New Material after the Public Input Stage
What constitutes new material is to some extent a judgment call
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TC Struggles with an Issue
Code Fund Lends a Hand
Research Project Carried Outwith an Issue
• TC needs data on a new technology or emerging issue
• Two opposing views on an issue with no real data
a Hand
• TC rep and/or staff liaison submits a Code Fund Request
• Requests are reviewed by a Panel and chosen based
Carried Out
• Funding for project is provided by the Code Fund and/or industry sponsors
• Project is completed real data
• Data presented is not trusted by committee
chosen based on need / feasibility
completed and data is available to TC
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Legal
Antitrust: the single most important provision-Federal law prohibits contracts combinationsFederal law prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies which unreasonably restrain trade or commerce. Section 1 of the Sherman Act
Patent: Disclosures of essential patent claims should be made by the patent holder, but others may also notify NFPA if they believe that a
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y y yproposed or existing NFPA standard includes an essential patent claim.
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Legal
Activities Disapproved by the CourtsP ki ti Packing meetings
Hiding commercial interest throwing the committees out of balance
No final decision-making authority to unbalanced Task Groups; include all interested parties.
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Hiding scientific or technical information from committees
Doc Info Pages
Document Information Next Edition Technical Committee
• Document scope• Current/Previous
Edition information• Issued TIAs, FIs and
Errata• Archived revision
information• Standard Council
Decisions
• Meetings and Ballots• ROP/ROC or First
Draft Report and Second Draft Report
• NITMAM and Standard Council Decisions
• Submission of Public Input/Comment
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• Committee name, responsibility and scope
• Staff liaison• Committee list
• Private committee contact information
• Current committee documents in PDF f
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• Articles and Reports• Read only document
• Private TC info• Ballot circulations,
informational ballots and other committee info
format• Committees seeking
members and committee online application
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Questions
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NFPA 1-2015 TASK GROUPS
TASK GROUP 1 – Parts I & II
(Chs. 1-19)
Randy Tucker, Chair
Scott Adams
Tony Apfelbeck
Carl Baldassarra
Jack Chartier
Ron Farr
Reinhard Hanselka
Jim Lathrop
Val Martin
Steve Orlowski
James Peterkin
Pete Willse
TASK GROUP 2 – Part III (Chs.
20-39)
Ken Bush, Chair
Sean DeCrane
Sam Francis
Jeff Hugo
Jim Tidwell
TASK GROUP 3 – Parts IV, V &
VI (Chs. 40-73)
Cathy Stashak, Chair
Keith Farmer
Reinhard Hanselka
Morton Myers
Kelly Nicolello
John Sharry
Randy Tucker
Pete Willse
FIRE FLOW
Scott Adams, Chair
Tony Apfelbeck
Carl Baldassarra
Sam Francis
Jeff Hugo
Bill Koffel
Scott Laramee
Jim Lathrop
Val Martin
Kelly Nicolello
Steve Orlowski
James Peterkin
John Sharry
Cathy Stashak
Fire Hydrant Requirements
Tony Apfelbeck, Chair
Sean DeCrane
Jon Nisja
Steve Orlowski
John Sharry
Cathy Stashak
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR6(1.7.6 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:1.7.6 Reliance on Other Enforcement Officials.1.7.6.1* The AHJ is authorized to rely on plan reviews, inspections, opinions and approvals rendered by other
enforcement officials in determining compliance with this code.1.7.6.2 When the AHJ relies on inspections, plan reviews, opinions and approvals rendered by other enforcement
officials in determining compliance with this Code, the other enforcement officials shall be deemed to be acting asagents under their own authority and not as agents of the AHJ enforcing this Code.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR17(3.3.80 Corrosive Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:3.3.80* Corrosive Material. A chemical that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissues
by chemical action at the site of contact. [400, 2013]Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR19(3.3.173.3 Hazardous Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:3.3.173.3 Hazardous Material. A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard material or a health
hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in usable or waste condition. [400, 2013] (See also 3.3.173.5,Health Hazard Material, and 3.3.173.11, Physical Hazard Material.)
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR20(3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:3.3.173.6* Highly Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or lethal concentration that falls within any of
following categories: (1) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg or less of body weight whenadministered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a chemical that has a median lethal dose(LD50) of 200 mg/kg or less of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if deathoccurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 kg and 3 kg each or albino rats weighing200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 parts per million byvolume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for1 hour, or less if death occurs within 1 hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each. [400, 2013]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR23(3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:3.3.173.8* Incompatible Material. Materials that, when in contact with each other, have the potential to react in a
manner that generates heat, fumes, gases or by-products that are hazardous to life or property. [400, 2013]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR24(3.3.173.11 Physical Hazard Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:3.3.173.11 Physical Hazard Material. A chemical or substance classified as a combustible liquid, explosive,
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR8(11.1)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:11.1 Electrical Fire Safety.11.1.1 General. Section 11.1 shall apply to new, existing, permanent, or temporary electrical appliances, equipment,
fixtures, or wiring.11.1.1.1 Existing installations shall be permitted to be continued in use provided the lack of conformity does not
present an imminent hazard danger.11.1.2* Permanent Wiring, Fixtures and Equipment. All electrical appliances, fixtures, equipment, or wiring shall be
installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.11.1.2.1 All new electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.11.1.2.2 Unless determined to present an imminent danger, existing electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and
equipment shall be permitted to be maintained in accordance with the edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, ineffect at the time of the installation.11.1.2.3 In those situations where the AHJ determines that the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the
AHJ shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of the current edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code,deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger.11.1.3 Permanent wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70.11.1.4 11.1.2.4 Permanent wiring abandoned in place shall be tagged or otherwise identified at its termination and
junction points as “Abandoned in Place” or removed from all accessible areas and insulated from contact with other liveelectrical wiring or devices.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR11(11.2)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:11.2* Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning.11.2.1 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Ventilating Ductwork, and Related Equipment.11.2.1.1 Air-conditioning, heating, ventilating ductwork, and related equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A,
Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, or NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation ofWarm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, as applicable, unless such installations are approved existinginstallations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service. [101:9.2.1]11.2.1.2 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the referenced editions of NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation ofAir-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, or NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating andAir-Conditioning System, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger.11.2.2 Ventilating or Heat-Producing Equipment.11.2.2.1 Ventilating or heat-producing equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems
for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys,Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances; NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment;NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; or NFPA 70, as applicable, unless such installations are approved existinginstallations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service. [101:9.2.2]11.2.2.2 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the current editions of NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveyingof Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances; NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment; or NFPA 54,National Fuel Gas Code, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR12(11.4)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:11.4* Utilities Fuel Gas Equipment and Piping. Equipment using fuel gas and related gas piping shall be installed
in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. (See Chapter 69 forLP-Gas fuel supply and storage installations.)11.4.1 Existing installations shall be permitted to be continued in service, subject to approval by the AHJ. Unless
determined to present an imminent danger, existing fuel gas and related gas piping shall be permitted to be maintainedin accordance with the editions of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, ineffect at the time of the installation.11.4.2 In those situations where the AHJ determines that the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the
AHJ shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of the current editions of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code,or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger.11.4.2 11.4.3 Aboveground gas meters, regulators, and piping exposed to vehicular damage shall be protected in
accordance with 60.5.1.9.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR16(11.12.1)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:11.12.1 General.11.12.1.1 New photovoltaic systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 11.10, Section 11.12 and NFPA 70.11.12.1.2 Unless determined to present an imminent danger, existing photovoltaic systems shall be permitted to be
maintained in accordance with the editions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and this Code in effect at the time ofthe installation.11.12.2.3 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the referenced editions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and this Codedeemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR1(30.3)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:30.3 Operational Requirements. Operations conducted in motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages shall
comply with Section 42.7.30.3.1 Dispensing from a Tank That Does Not Exceed 120 Gal (454 L) and from Containers Inside Buildings.
Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids from a tank not exceeding 120 gal (454 L) capacity and fromcontainers in a motor fuel dispensing facility or in a repair garage building shall meet the requirements of 30.3.1.1 and30.3.1.2. (See 4.3.9 of NFPA 30A for storage quantity limitations.) [30A:9.2.4]30.3.1.1 Not more than one container of Class I liquid shall be permitted to be provided with a dispensing pump
inside a building at any one time. The number of tanks or containers of Class II or Class IIIA liquids fitted for dispensingat any one time shall not be limited, except as provided for in 4.3.9.2 of NFPA 30A. The number of tanks or containers ofClass IIIB liquids fitted for dispensing at any one time shall not be limited. [30A:9.2.4.1]30.3.1.2 Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall not be dispensed by applying pressure to tanks or containers.
Listed pumps that take suction through the top of the tank or container or listed self-closing faucets shall be used.[30A:9.2.4.2]30.3.2 Basic Fire Control.30.3.2.1 Sources of Ignition. Smoking materials, including matches and lighters, shall not be used within 20 ft (6 m) of
areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems of internal combustion engines, or receiving or dispensing of Class I andClass II liquids. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation except foremergency generators, pumps, and so forth, where continuing operation is essential. [30A:9.2.5.1]30.3.2.2 Fire Extinguishers. Each motor fuel dispensing facility or repair garage shall be provided with fire
extinguishers installed, inspected, and maintained as required by Section 13.6. Extinguishers for outside motor fueldispensing areas shall be provided according to the extra (high) hazard requirements for Class B hazards, except thatthe maximum travel distance to an 80 B:C extinguisher shall be permitted to be 100 ft (30.48 m). [30A:9.2.5.2]30.3.2.3 Fire Suppression Systems. Where required, automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed in
accordance with the appropriate NFPA standard, manufacturers’ instructions, and the listing requirements of thesystems. [30A:9.2.5.3]30.3.3 Waste Handling.30.3.3.1 Crankcase drainings and waste liquids shall not be dumped into sewers, into streams, or on the ground.
They shall be stored in approved tanks or containers outside any building, or in tanks installed in accordance withChapters 4 and 5 of NFPA 30A, until removed from the premises.Exception: As provided for in 4.3.9.3 of NFPA 30A. [30A:9.2.6.1]30.3.3.2 The contents of oil separators and traps of floor drainage systems shall be collected at sufficiently frequent
intervals to prevent oil from being carried into sewers. [30A:9.2.6.2]30.3.4 Housekeeping. The dispensing area and the area within any dike shall be kept free of vegetation, debris, and
any other material that is not necessary to the proper operation of the motor fuel dispensing facility. [30A:9.2.7]30.3.5 Fire Doors. Fire doors shall be kept unobstructed at all times. Appropriate signs and markings shall be used.
[30A:9.2.8]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3 to eliminate overlap between Chapters 30and 42.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR2(34.4.4)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:34.4.4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.34.4.4.1 Flammable Storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept in flammable liquid storage cabinets,
in cutoff rooms, or in detached buildings.34.4.4.2 Protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 6660.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3 to eliminate conflict between Chapters 34 and66.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR3(Chapter 35)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:Chapter 35 Animal Housing Facilities35.1 General. Animal housing facilities shall comply with NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal
Housing Facilities, and this chapter.35.2 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1.12.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 2. Many jurisdictions that adopt NFPA 1 delete Ch. 35 viaamendment. The requirements of NFPA 150 are beyond the scope of NFPA 1.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR4(42.2.1.1)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:42.2.1.1 New and existing automotive service stations, service stations located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle
service stations as well as the refueling Fueling processes at these facilities automotive service stations, service stationslocated inside buildings, and fleet vehicle service stations shall comply with NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel DispensingFacilities and Repair Garages, and Sections 42.2 through 42.8. (For repair garages, see Chapter 30.)Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3. Ch. 42 applies to fueling processes and notfacilities. The deleted language is covered by Ch. 30.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR5(42.6)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:42.6 Building Construction Requirements. Section 42.6 shall apply to the The construction of buildings and
portions of buildings that are motor fuel dispensing facilities or repair garages shall comply with Chapter 30. [30A:7.1]42.6.1 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities.42.6.1.1 Occupancy Classification. The occupancy classification of a motor fuel dispensing facility that is located
inside a building or structure shall be a special purpose industrial occupancy as defined in NFPA 101. [30A:7.3.1]42.6.1.2 Means of Egress. In a motor fuel dispensing facility that is located inside a building or structure, the required
number, location, and construction of means of egress shall meet all applicable requirements for special purposeindustrial occupancies, as set forth in NFPA 101. [30A:7.3.3]42.6.1.3 Drainage. Where Class I or Class II liquids are dispensed, provisions shall be made to prevent spilled liquids
from flowing into the interior of buildings. Such provisions shall be made by grading driveways, raising door sills, or otherequally effective means. [30A:7.3.4]42.6.1.4 Fixed Fire Protection.42.6.1.4.1* For an unattended, self-serve, motor fuel dispensing facility, additional fire protection shall be provided
where required by the AHJ. [30A:7.3.5.1]42.6.1.4.2 Where required, an automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in accordance with the
appropriate NFPA standard, manufacturer's instructions, and the listing requirements of the systems. [30A:7.3.5.2]42.6.1.5 Fuel Dispensing Areas Inside Buildings.42.6.1.5.1 The fuel dispensing area shall be separated from all other portions of the building by walls, partitions,
floors, and floor–ceiling assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. [30A:7.3.6.1]42.6.1.5.2 Interior finish shall be of noncombustible materials or of approved limited-combustible materials, as
defined in NFPA 220. [30A:7.3.6.2]42.6.1.5.3 Door and window openings in fire-rated interior walls shall be provided with listed fire doors having a fire
protection rating of not less than 1½ hours. Doors shall be self-closing. They shall be permitted to remain open duringnormal operations if they are designed to close automatically in a fire emergency by means of listed closure devices.Fire doors shall be installed in accordance with Section 12.4. They shall be kept unobstructed at all times. [30A:7.3.6.3]42.6.1.5.4 Openings for ducts in fire-rated interior partitions and walls shall be protected by listed fire dampers.
Openings for ducts in fire-rated floor or floor–ceiling assemblies shall be protected with enclosed shafts. Enclosure ofshafts shall be with wall or partition assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Openings forducts into enclosed shafts shall be protected with listed fire dampers. [30A:7.3.6.4]42.6.1.5.5 The fuel dispensing area shall be located at street level, with no dispenser located more than 50 ft (15 m)
from the vehicle exit to, or entrance from, the outside of the building. [30A:7.3.6.5]42.6.1.5.6 The fuel dispensing area shall be limited to that required to serve not more than four vehicles at one time.
Exception: At a fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facility inside a building, where only Class II and Class III liquids aredispensed, the number of vehicles serviced at any one time shall be permitted to be increased to 12. [30A:7.3.6.6]42.6.1.5.7* A mechanical exhaust system that serves only the fuel dispensing area shall be provided. This system
shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) The system shall be interlocked with the dispensing system so that airflow is established before any dispensingdevice can operate. Failure of airflow shall automatically shut down the dispensing system.(2) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide air movement across all portions of the floor of the fueldispensing area and to prevent the flowing of ignitible vapors beyond the dispensing area.(3) Exhaust inlet ducts shall not be less than 3 in. (76 mm) or more than 12 in. (305 mm) above the floor. Exhaustducts shall not be located in floors or penetrate the floor of the dispensing area. Exhaust ducts shall discharge to a safelocation outside the building.(4) The exhaust system shall provide ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 ft3/min/ft2 (0.3 m3/min/m2) of floorarea, based on the fuel dispensing area.(5) The exhaust system shall meet all applicable requirements of NFPA 91.Exception: The provisions of 42.6.1.5.7 shall not apply to a fuel dispensing area located inside a building if two or moresides of the dispensing area are open to the building exterior. [30A:7.3.6.7]42.6.1.5.8 The floor of the dispensing area shall be liquidtight. Where Class I liquids are dispensed, provisions shall
be made to prevent spilled liquids from flowing out of the fuel dispensing area and into other areas of the building by
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1means of curbs, scuppers, special drainage systems, or other means acceptable to the AHJ. [30A:7.3.6.8]42.6.1.5.9* Oil drainage systems shall be equipped with approved oil/water traps or separators if they connect to
public sewers or discharge into public waterways. [30A:7.3.6.9]42.6.2* Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning.42.6.2.1* Forced air heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating systems serving a fuel dispensing area inside a building
or a repair garage shall not be interconnected with any such systems serving other occupancies in the building. Suchsystems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A. [30A:7.5.1]42.6.2.2 Return air openings in areas of repair garages used for the repair or servicing of vehicles or in a fuel
dispensing area shall be not less than 18 in. (455 mm) above floor level measured to the bottom of the openings.[30A:7.5.2]42.6.2.3 Combined ventilation and heating systems shall not recirculate air from areas that are below grade level.
[30A:7.5.3]42.6.2.4 Exhaust duct openings shall be located so that they effectively remove vapor accumulations at floor level
from all parts of the floor area. [30A:7.5.4]42.6.3 Heat-Producing Appliances.42.6.3.1 Heat-producing appliances shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of 42.6.3. They shall be
permitted to be installed in the conventional manner except as provided in 42.6.3. [30A:7.6.1]42.6.3.2 Heat-producing appliances shall be of an approved type. Solid fuel stoves, improvised furnaces,
salamanders, or space heaters shall not be permitted in areas of repair garages used for repairing or servicing ofvehicles or in a fuel dispensing area.Exception No. 1: Unit heaters, when installed in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 30A, need not meet thisrequirement.Exception No. 2: Heat-producing equipment for any lubrication room or service room where there is no dispensing ortransferring of Class I or Class II liquids or LP-Gas, when installed in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 30A, need notmeet this requirement. [30A:7.6.2]42.6.3.3 Heat-producing appliances shall be permitted to be installed in a special room that is separated from areas
that are classified as Division 1 or Division 2, in accordance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 30A, by walls that are constructedto prevent the transmission of vapors, that have a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour, and that have no openings inthe walls that lead to a classified area within 8 ft (2.4 m) of the floor. Specific small openings through the wall, such asfor piping and electrical conduit, shall be permitted, provided the gaps and voids are filled with a fire-resistant material toresist transmission of vapors. All air for combustion purposes shall be taken from outside the building. This room shallnot be used for storage of combustible materials, except for fuel storage as permitted by the standards referenced in42.6.3.9. [30A:7.6.3]42.6.3.4 Heat-producing appliances using gas or oil fuel shall be permitted to be installed in a lubrication or service
room where there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I liquids, including the open draining of automotive gasolinetanks, provided the bottom of the combustion chamber is at least 18 in. (455 mm) above the floor and the appliances areprotected from physical damage. [30A:7.6.4]42.6.3.5 Heat-producing appliances using gas or oil fuel listed for use in garages shall be permitted to be installed in
lubrication rooms, service rooms, or fuel dispensing areas where Class I liquids are dispensed or transferred, providedthe equipment is installed at least 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor. [30A:7.6.5]42.6.3.6* Where major repairs are conducted on CNG-fueled vehicles or LNG-fueled vehicles, open flame heaters or
heating equipment with exposed surfaces having a temperature in excess of 750°F (399°C) shall not be permitted inareas subject to ignitible concentrations of gas. [30A:7.6.6]42.6.3.7 Electrical heat-producing appliances shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 30A. [30A:7.6.7]42.6.3.8 Fuels used shall be of the type and quality specified by the manufacturer of the heating appliance.
Crankcase drainings shall not be used in oil-fired appliances, unless the appliances are specifically approved for suchuse. [30A:7.6.8]42.6.3.9 Heat-producing appliances shall be installed to meet the requirements of NFPA 31, NFPA 54, NFPA 82,
NFPA 90A, and NFPA 211 as applicable, except as hereinafter specifically provided. [30A:7.6.9]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3. The proposed revision eliminates duplicatelanguage already contained in Chapter 30. The scope of Chapter 42 is limited to refueling processes; buildingconstruction requirements are more appropriately contained in Chapter 30.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR26(53.2.1.1.2)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:53.2.1.1.2 Manual Operation. Where required by the code official AHJ, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of
manual operation.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3. Replaces the term 'code official', which is not defined,the term 'AHJ'.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR7(A.1.7.6.1 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.1.7.6.1 The AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications, licensure, or legal
authority to enforce all of the provisions and subject matter contained therein. As an example, Chapter 11 containsreferences to codes and standards that regulate specific building sub-systems. These sub-systems could be regulatedby electrical, mechanical, plumbing or other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority inthe specific area of the sub-system. This paragraph authorizes the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on the opinion andauthority of these specialty enforcement officials in order to determine compliance.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR18(A.3.3.80 Corrosive Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.3.3.80 Corrosive Material. A chemical is considered to be corrosive if, when tested on the intact skin of albino
rabbits by the method described in Appendix A to 49 CFR 173, it destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of thetissue at the site of contact following an exposure period of 4 hours. This term does not refer to action on inanimatesurfaces. [400, 2013]Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR21(A.3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material. While categorization is basically simple in application, the degree of hazard
depends on many variables that should be carefully considered individually and in combination. Some examples includethe following:(1) Materials wherein the highly toxic component or mixtures thereof are inextricably bound and cannot be released sothere is little or no potential for exposure(2) Nonfriable solid hazardous materials existing in product forms and in the demonstrated absence of inhalableparticles that might not present the same inhalation hazard as the chemical components existing in a friable state(3) Mixtures of highly toxic materials with ordinary materials, such as water, that might not warrant classification ashighly toxic Any hazard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of highly toxic material is required to beperformed by experienced, technically competent persons. [400, 2013]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR22(A.3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material. Information on incompatible materials can be found in material safety data sheets
(MSDS) or manufacturers’ product bulletins. [400, 2013]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR25(A.3.3.173.14 Unstable (Reactive) Material)_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.3.3.173.14 Unstable (Reactive) Material. Unstable (reactive) material is classified as follows:
(1) Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are readily capable of detonation, explosivedecomposition, or explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures and include, among others, materials thatare sensitive to localized thermal or mechanical shock at normal temperatures and pressures.(2) Class 3 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are capable of detonation, explosivedecomposition, or explosive reaction, but that require a strong initiating source or that must be heated underconfinement before initiation, and include, among others, materials that are sensitive to thermal or mechanical shock atelevated temperatures and pressures.(3) Class 2 unstable (reactive) materials are those that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevatedtemperatures and pressures and include, among others, materials that exhibit an exotherm at temperatures less than orequal to 30°F (1°C) when tested by differential scanning calorimetry.(4) Class 1 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are normally stable, but that can becomeunstable at elevated temperatures and pressures and include among others, materials that change or decompose onexposure to air, light, or moisture and that exhibit an exotherm at temperatures greater than 30°F (1°C), but less than orequal to 57°F (14°C), when tested by differential scanning calorimetry. [400, 2013]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR9(A.11.1.2 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.11.1.2 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of 11.1.2. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcingNFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officialswith technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the electrical sub-system.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR10(A.11.2 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.11.2 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of 11.2.1. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcingNFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officialswith technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the mechanical sub-system.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR13(A.11.4 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.11.4 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.4. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJenforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcementofficials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the gas sub-system.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR14(A.11.11 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.11.11 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.11. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJenforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcementofficials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the medical gas and vacuum sub-system.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1 FR15(A.11.12 (New) )_______________________________________________________________________________________________Submitter: Technical Committee Fire CodeRecommendation:A.11.12 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.12. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJenforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcementofficials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the photovoltaic sub-system.Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
18.4.1.1* The procedure determining fire flow requirements for buildings hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction shall be in accordance with Section 18.4.
18.4.1.2 Section 18.4 shall not apply to structures other than buildings.
18.4.2 Definitions. See definitions 3.3.14.5, Fire Flow Area, and 3.3.120, Fire Flow.
18.4.3 Modifications.
18.4.3.1 Decreases in Fire Flow Requirements .
18.4.3.1.1* Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be decreased by the AHJ for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or suburban areas where the development of full fire flow requirements is impractical as determined by the AHJ.
A.18.4.3.1.1 The intent of 18.4.3.1.1 is to provide some limited flexibility in those circumstances where there is no water supply available and the fire department’s capabilities to deliver water via a tanker shuttle or drafting operation are also limited. The AHJ should consider establishing additional conditions, such as those contained in section 18.4.3.1.1.1, prior to permitting decreased fire flow capability.
18.4.3.1.1.1 The AHJ shall be authorized to establish conditions on fire flow reductions approved in accordance with 18.4.3.1.1 including, but not limited to, fire sprinkler protection, type of construction of the building, occupancy, development density, building size, and setbacks.
18.4.3.2 Increases in Fire Flow Requirements.
18.4.3.2.1 Fire The minimum required fire flow shall be permitted to be increased by the AHJ where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations. An upward modification shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration.
18.4.4 Fire Flow Area.
18.4.4.1 General. The fire flow area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels of a building except as modified in 18.4.4.1.1.
18.4.4.1.1 Type I (443), Type I (332), and Type II (222) Construction. The fire flow area of a building constructed of Type I (443), Type I (332), and Type II (222) construction shall be the area of the three largest successive floors.
18.4.5 Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings.
18.4.5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
18.4.5.1.1 The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire flow area that does not exceed 5000 ft2 (334.5 m2) shall be 1000 gpm (3785 L/min) for 1 hour.
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18.4.5.1.1.1* A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent shall be permitted when where a the one- and two-family dwelling building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
A.18.4.5.1.1.1 An approved automatic sprinkler system for a one- and two-family dwelling includes systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R or the International Residential Code.
18.4.5.1.1.2* One- and Two-Family Dwelling Infill Development. Where one- and two-family dwellings are proposed to be constructed in areas where water distributions systems providing fire flow were designed and installed prior to the effective date of this Code, the AHJ shall be authorized to accept the previously designed system fire flow where the one- and two-family dwellings are provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
A.18.4.5.1.1.2 An approved automatic sprinkler system for a one- and two-family dwelling includes systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R.
18.4.5.1.1.23* Building Separation Reduction. A reduction in the required fire flow of 25 percent shall be permitted when where the a one- and two-family dwelling building is separated from all lot lines other buildings in accordance with the following table:Table 18.4.5.1.1.3. by a minimum of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Table 18.4.5.1.1.3 Permitted Fire Flow Reduction for Lot Line-Building Separation
Separation Distance (ft) Separation Distance (m) Permitted Fire Flow Reduction
≤ 10 ≤ 3.05 0%
> 10 and ≤ 20 > 3.05 and ≤ 6.1 10%
> 20 and ≤ 30 > 6.1 and ≤ 9.14 20%
> 30 and ≤ 50 > 9.14 and ≤ 15.2 30%
> 50 > 15.2 40%
A.18.4.5.1.1.3 InWhen applying the lot line-building separation reduction specified by Table 18.4.5.1.1.3, the AHJ needs to review the distances to all lot lines from the proposed building need to be evaluated.
18.4.5.1.1.34* The reductions in permitted by 18.4.5.1.1.1 and 18.4.5.1.1.2 shall not reduce the required fire flow to less than 500 gpm (1900 L/min). [What about 18.4.5.1.1.3 lot line separation reduction?]
A.18.4.5.1.1.34 The reductions specified in 18.4.5.1.1.1 and 18.4.5.1.1.2 can be combined. However, even if the reductions are combined, the required fire flow cannot be reduced below 500 gpm (1900 L/min) for 1 hour.
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18.4.5.1.2 Fire flow and flow duration for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire flow area in excess of 5000 ft2 (334.5 m2) shall not be less than that specified in Table 18.4.5.1.2.
Table 18.4.5.1.2 Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration for Buildings
18.4.5.1.2.1 Required fire flow shall be reduced by 50 percent and the duration reduced to 1 hour when where the one- orand two-family dwelling building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D.
A.18.4.5.1.2.1 An approved automatic sprinkler system for a one- and two-family dwelling includes systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 13D, 13R or the International Residential Code.
18.4.5.1.2.1.1* Required fire flow shall be reduced by 75 percent and the duration reduced to 1 hour whenwhere the one- and two-family dwelling is protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R.
A.18.4.5.1.2.1.1 Fire sprinklers systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R provide greater potential for fire control and extinguishment than those systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13D or the International Residential Code. Therefore, an additional credit is warranted for the added protection.
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18.4.5.1.2.2 Building Separation Reduction. A reduction in the required fire flow shall be permitted where a one- and two-family dwelling is separated from all lot lines in accordance with tableTable 18.4.5.1.1.23.
18.4.5.1.2.3 Required fire flow for one- and two-family dwellings protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall not exceed 2000 gpm (7571 L/min) for 1 hour.
18.4.5.1.2.4* The reductions in 18.4.5.1.2.1, and 18.4.5.1.2.2 shall not reduce the required fire flow to less than 500 gpm (1900 L/min) for 1 hour.
A.18.4.5.1.2.4 The reductions specified in 18.4.5.1.2.1 and 18.4.5.1.2.2 can be combined. However, even if the reductions are combined, the required fire flow cannot be reduced below 500 gpm (1900 L/min) for 1 hour.
18.4.5.2 Buildings Other Than One- and Two-Family Dwellings. The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table 18.4.5.1.2.
18.4.5.2.1 Required fire flow shall be reduced by 75 percent when the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1000 gpm (3785 L/min).
18.4.5.2.2 Required fire flow shall be reduced by 75 percent when the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, which utilizes quick response sprinklers throughout. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 600 gpm (2270 L/min).
18.4.5.2.3* Required fire flow for buildings protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, shall not exceed 2000 gpm (7571 L/min) for 2 hours.
A.18.4.5.2.3 The provision of 18.4.5.2.3 is intended to limit the required fire flow duration to not more than 2 hours where the building is sprinklered. The 2000 gpm (7571 L/min) limit is based on a 75% reduction of 8000 gpm (30,283 L/min), which is the maximum fire flow required by Table 18.4.5.1.2. The required 2 hour duration is consistent with the maximum hose stream duration requirements of NFPA 13.
18.4.5.2.4 Required fire flow for open parking structures that are not protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be reduced by 75 percent where all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The open parking structure complies with the building code.
(2) The open parking structure is of Type I or Type II construction.
(3) The resulting fire flow is not less than 1000 gpm (3785 L/min).
(4) The open parking structure is provided with a Class I standpipe system in accordance with NFPA 14. Class I standpipe systems of the manual dry type shall be permitted.
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18.4.5.3* For a building with an approved fire sprinkler system, the fire flow demand and the fire sprinkler system demand shall not be required to be added together. The water supply shall be capable of delivering the larger of the individual demands.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #48
_______________________________________________________________________________________________James R. Quiter, Rolf Jensen & Assoc., Inc.
Change “Emergency Plan” to “Emergency Action Plan” throughout the document.The High Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee (HRB-SAC) recommends revising the term
“emergency plan” to “emergency action plan”. The term “emergency action plan” is consistent with that used by theindustry as well as the fire service. The term “emergency action plan” is also consistent with the document currentlybeing produced by HRB-SAC, titled “Guide for the Development of Emergency Action Plans for High Rise Buildings”.Emergency action plans primarily describe the required actions and responsibilities of building occupants, staff andpersonnel during a fire emergency and other emergencies that may occur in a building. This includes fire drills,evacuation procedures and strategies, and the use and availability of fire protection systems.
This public input was prepared by the NFPA High Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee. The HRB-SAC membersare:James Quiter (Chair), ArupGeoff Craighead, Universal Protection ServiceJon Magnusson, National Council of Structural Engineers AssociationsJohn Miller, Los Angeles City Fire DepartmentJack Murphy, Fire Safety Directors Association of Greater New YorkSteven Nilles, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban HabitatJake Pauls, American Public Health AssociationJim Shea, Tishman SpeyerWilliam Stewart, Metropolitan Fire Chiefs-IAFCSally Regenhard, The Skyscraper Safety CampaignCharles Jennings (Alternate to Regenhard), The Skyscraper Safety CampaignKristin Bigda, NFPA Staff
HRB-SAC is an advisory committee established by the NFPA Standards Council to advise the association, andespecially the association’s technical committees, on all safety issues related to high rise buildings.HRBSAC Ballot Results for This Public Input:10 Eligible to vote9 Affirmative Votes (C. Jennings for S. Regenhard)1 Not Returned (S. Nilles)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new section to read: The AHJ is authorized to accept more recent editions of the referencestandards only in their entirety.
AHJ’s are frequently confronted with proposals from designers and contractor’s to utilize more recenteditions of standards than are referenced in the code. The only mechanism for an AHJ to accept these more recenteditions is a review under the alternative methods and materials approach. This can be a cumbersome review. Thisproposal permits a more direct route for an AHJ to approve the use of a more recent edition of a referenced standard.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #13
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read:
When, in the opinion of the AHJ or incident commander, an imminent danger exists, the AHJ shall beauthorized to order the occupants to vacate, or temporarily close for use or occupancy, a building, the right-of-way,sidewalks, streets, or adjacent buildings or nearby areas.
The AHJ or incident commander shall be authorized to employ the necessary resources to perform therequired work in order to mitigate the imminent danger.
Costs incurred by the AHJ or incident commander in the performance of emergency work shall be theresponsibility of the property owner or other responsible party creating such imminent danger.
The incident commander should be permitted to perform the same functions as they ahj as the ahjmay not be at the scene. However, the AHJ is not usually or may not be present during emergencies described in 1.8.1and this will make it clear that incident commanders and their authorized representatives have the same authority underthis code while operating at the incident. This will also match the authority given to incident commanders in most statelaws.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gantry Andrade, Hawaii Fire Department / Rep. Western Region Fire Code Development Committee
Revise text to read as follows:Standby and Fire Watch Personnel.
The term Fire Watch is used in several sections of this document and “Standby Fire Personnel” is notdefined in the definitions whereas “Fire Watch” is.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kelly Nicolello, Western Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read: 1.7.16 Standby and Fire Watch Personnel.The section addresses both standby personnel and fire watch personnel. The title of the section
should represent both.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #53
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:
ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.ASTM A 395/A 395M,
, 1999 (2004 e12009)ASTM D 5, , 2006 e1.ASTM D 56, , 2005(2010).ASTM D 92, , 2005a2012.ASTM D 93, , 20082011.ASTM D 323, (Reid Method), 2008.ASTM D 396, , 2010.ASTM D 635,
, 20062010.ASTM D 1929, , 1996 (2001 e1)2011.ASTM D 2843, , 1999 (2004e1)2010.ASTM D 2859, , 2006(2011).ASTM D 2898, ,2008 e12010.ASTM D 3278, , 1996 (2004e12011).ASTM D 3699, , 2008.ASTM D 3828, , 2007a2009.ASTM D 4359, , 1990 (2006).ASTM D 5391, , 1999(2009).ASTM D 6448, , 2009.ASTM D 6751, 20102011b.ASTM D 6823, , 2008.ASTM E 84, , 2009a2012.ASTM E 108, , 2007a2011.ASTM E 119, , 2008a2012.ASTM E 136, , 20092011.ASTM E 648,
, 2009a2010 e1.ASTM E 681, ,20042009.ASTM E 814, , 2008b2011a.ASTM E 1352, ,2008a.ASTM E 1353, ,2008a.ASTM E 1354,
20092011b.ASTM E 1537, 20072012.ASTM E 1590, , 20072012.ASTM E 1591, , 2007.ASTM E 1966, , 2007 (2011).ASTM E 2010, , 1999 (Withdrawn)ASTM E 2074,
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1, 2000 (Withdrawn).
ASTM E 2174, 20102010a e1.ASTM E 2307,
, 2004 e12010.ASTM E 2393,
, 20102010a.ASTM E 2652,
20092009a.ASTM F 852, 2008.ASTM F 976, , 2008.
Standards date updates. ASTM E2010 and E2074 have been withdrawn in favor of the correspondingNFPA standards.No update was proposed for ASTM E1352 and E1353 because they are being proposed for deletion from NFPA 1 and
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Andy Burke, Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Add the following reference standard to Chapter 2.3.5:ASTM D1998-06,
1. The section as written presents practical challenges to new restaurant technologies, which entirelyeliminate manual handling of cooking oil. These systems provide personnel safety and environmental improvements toexisting manual or semi-manual oil handling operations.a. The requirements as written emphasize used, spent, and inedible cooking oil.b. For systems which include fresh cooking oil supply, tanks and components must be food grade. The steel oil burner
and industrial aboveground storage tank standards currently referenced do not anticipate food grade processes.2. The current requirements do not recognize non-metallic systems currently approved for food grade processes.
There are limitations to creating and listing metallic tanks, using the standards specified, for food grade processes.These limitations include requirements for welds and fillets for metallic tanks which conflict with food graderequirements. The proposal addresses this limitation by adding requirements for nonmetallic tanks, with an associatedrecognized engineering tank standard adapted for use with cooking oil.3. Current references to Chapter 66/ NFPA 30 are more relevant to industrial flammable and combustible liquid tank
requirements. High flash point cooking oil in a restaurant back-of-house setting represents a different, and generallylower, hazard than commonly anticipated by Chapter 66/NFPA 30. The exemption unifies all pertinent fire safetyrequirements into Section 50.6.3. This establishes the level of safety applicable to this hazard. This approach isconsistent with other exceptions in Chapter 66/NFPA 30, in particular the exception for fuel oil tanks connected with oilburning equipment.4. Modifications to current requirements for venting and electrical classification have been made to accurately reflect
the level of protection for this hazard as established in Chapter 66 and NFPA 30. Recognizing the low fire hazardassociated with high flash point Class IIIB liquids, NFPA 30 permits vents from tanks storing Class IIIB liquids todischarge within a building, and permits non-classified electrical equipment for Class IIIB storage installations insidebuildings.5. The limitations for installing non-metallic tubing or piping are consistent with model building/mechanical code
requirements.6. Companion code changes have been submitted to Section 66.1.3 and NFPA 30:Section 66.1.3Add the following item (10) to Section 66.1.3(10) Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3.Add new item (10) to Section 1.1.2 of NFPA 30(10)* Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3 of NFPA 1,A.1.1.2(10) See ASTM D1998-06 or equivalent.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #75
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants / Rep. International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
Add a new section to read:2.3.9 IIAR Publications. International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 503, Alexandria,
VA 22314.IIAR 2, .IIAR 5, .IIAR 6, .IIAR 7, .
Insertion of newly referenced standards in Chapter 53.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #33
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Andy Burke, Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Add the following reference standard to Chapter 2.3.14:UL 499,
1. The section as written presents practical challenges to new restaurant technologies, which entirelyeliminate manual handling of cooking oil. These systems provide personnel safety and environmental improvements toexisting manual or semi-manual oil handling operations.a. The requirements as written emphasize used, spent, and inedible cooking oil.b. For systems which include fresh cooking oil supply, tanks and components must be food grade. The steel oil burner
and industrial aboveground storage tank standards currently referenced do not anticipate food grade processes.2. The current requirements do not recognize non-metallic systems currently approved for food grade processes.
There are limitations to creating and listing metallic tanks, using the standards specified, for food grade processes.These limitations include requirements for welds and fillets for metallic tanks which conflict with food graderequirements. The proposal addresses this limitation by adding requirements for nonmetallic tanks, with an associatedrecognized engineering tank standard adapted for use with cooking oil.3. Current references to Chapter 66 and NFPA 30 are more relevant to industrial flammable and combustible liquid
tank requirements. High flash point cooking oil in a restaurant back-of-house setting represents a different, andgenerally lower, hazard than commonly anticipated by Chapter 66/NFPA 30. The exemption unifies all pertinent firesafety requirements into Section 50.6.3. This establishes the level of safety applicable to this hazard. This approach isconsistent with other exceptions in Chapter 66/NFPA 30, in particular the exception for fuel oil tanks connected with oilburning equipment.4. Modifications to current requirements for venting and electrical classification have been made to accurately reflect
the level of protection for this hazard as established in Chapter 66 and NFPA 30. Recognizing the low fire hazardassociated with high flash point Class IIIB liquids, NFPA 30 permits vents from tanks storing Class IIIB liquids todischarge within a building, and permits non-classified electrical equipment for Class IIIB storage installations insidebuildings.5. The limitations for installing non-metallic tubing or piping are consistent with model building/mechanical code
requirements.6. Companion code changes have been submitted to Section 66.1.3 and NFPA 30:Section 66.1.3Add the following item (10) to Section 66.1.3(10) Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3.Add new item (10) to Section 1.1.2 of NFPA 30(10)* Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3 of NFPA 1,A.1.1.2(10) See ASTM D1998-06 or equivalent.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #34
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada, 7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gantry Andrade, Hawaii Fire Department / Rep. Western Region Fire Code Development Committee
Revise text to read as follows:Fire personnel used to perform the duties of a
Fire Watch.To bring more clarity to this document.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #44
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Albert W. Studt, URS Federal Technical Services
Add a new section to read:US National Grid (USNG) is an alphanumeric point reference system that has been overlaid on the Universal
Transverse Mercator (UTM) numerical grid. Every modest size home in a discrete area (city) can be described using8-digits (e.g., 1234 5678). By adding a two-letter prefix (e.g., XX 1234 5678) the location is uniquely identified regionally(state-wide). US National Grid is functionally identical to Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), used by US militaryand NATO since 1949.
Adding US National Grid makes any map interoperable. Local users or users from afar can navigate toa location when a common coordinate system is added. The national standard coordinate system, which is specificallydesigned for ground operations, is US National Grid. US National Grid is available in hand-held and vehicle GPSreceivers and can be displayed on smart phones or the internet easily. As a member of the fire service for 29 years, Istrongly recommend the addition of US National Grid to all pre-plan maps, resposne maps and computer-aided dispatchor addressing software of any kind.Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA Headquarters
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new section to read: 10.11.9.3 The use of unmanned free floating devices utilizing an openflame shall be prohibited.
This proposal addresses the proliferation of sky lanterns. With these types of devices, an open flame isset aloft into the air without controlled flight. These devices eventually descend back to the earth with an active ignitionsource. The potential for wildfires, roof fires and damage to other structures/vehicles is readily obvious. This codechange will provide AHJ’s with specific text to address the hazards created by these devices.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #47
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Lennon Peake, Koffel Associates, Inc.
Revise to read:
New enclosed stairs serving three or more stories and existing enclosed stairs serving five or more storiesshall comply with 10.12.3.1.1.1 through 10.12.3.1.1.13.
Previously approved existing signage shall not be required to comply with 10.12.3.1.1.10 through10.12.3.1.1.13.
The stairs shall be provided with special signage within the enclosure at each floor landing.[ :7.2.2.5.4.1(A)]
The signage shall indicate the floor level. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(B)]The signage shall indicate the terminus of the top and bottom of the stair enclosure. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(C)]The signage shall indicate the identification of the stair enclosure. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(D)]The signage shall indicate the floor level of, and the direction to, exit discharge. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(E)]The signage shall be located inside the enclosure approximately 60 in. (1525 mm ) above the floor
landing in a position that is visible when the door is in the open or closed position. [101:7.2.2.5.4.1(F)]The signage shall comply with 14.14.8.1 and 14.14.8.2. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(G)]The floor level designation shall also be tactile in accordance with ICC/ANSI A117.1,
. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(H)]The signage shall be painted or stenciled on the wall or on a separate sign securely attached to the wall.
[ :7.2.2.5.4.1(I)]The stairway identification letter shall be located at the top of the sign in minimum 1 in. (25 mm) high
lettering and shall be in accordance with 14.14.8.2. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(J)]Signage that reads NO ROOF ACCESS and is located under the stairway identification letter shall
designate stairways that do not provide roof access. Lettering shall be a minimum of 1 in. (25 mm) high and shall be inaccordance with 14.14.8.2. [101:7.2.2.5.4.1(K)]
The floor level number shall be located in the middle of the sign in minimum 5 in. (125 mm) highnumbers and shall be in accordance with 14.14.8.2. Mezzanine levels shall have the letter “M” or other appropriateidentification letter preceding the floor number, while basement levels shall have the letter “B” or other appropriateidentification letter preceding the floor level number. [ :7.2.2.5.4.1(L)]
New stairway signage requirements were added to the 2003 Edition of the Code detailing dimensionalcriteria for lettering and location of information on the signage. The existing code language requires that previouslyapproved existing stair signage must be replaced to meet the new requirements. Previously approved stairway signagemeeting the Code requirements of the 2000 Edition should be permitted to remain. The existing language will adverselyaffect the healthcare industry as countless facilities across the country have recently provided new stair signage to meetNFPA 101 2000 Edition requirements which is enforced by the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services. Requiringpreviously approved existing signage to be replaced again will cause a burden on healthcare facilities many of whichhave replaced their signage to meet NFPA 101 2000 Edition requirements. Public Input modifying the stairway signagerequirements has also been submitted to NFPA 101 to ensure consistency between the two documents.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #15
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a footnote to Assembly Occupancy to read: Balled Christmas trees in places of worship shallbe permitted.
The utilization of Christmas trees in religious facilities is a very common occurrence and it is unrealisticto expect that these trees will not be placed in these types of facilities. This change provides for a reasonably safeoption that allows the use of these trees but also ensures a reduced fire hazard. Provision is unenforceable and notwarranted.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________William Rieth, Liberty Electrical Construction / Rep. National Christmas Tree Association
Add a new Exception to read: Exception: Natural cut Christmas trees will be permitted within Places of Assembly if they comply in accordance with
10.14.10.The National Christmas Tree Association is requesting this change to the code because it adversely
affects our industry. A natural cut tree is not a fire hazard if it's properly maintained, (proper care is already adopted intothe existing code). Our proposed change mandates proper maintenance, record keeping and gives the AHJ the ability toensure safe placement as he/she sees fit within the places of assembly.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________William Rieth, Liberty Electrical Construction
Add new sections to read:10.14.10 Provisions for Natural Cut Christmas Trees within Places of Assembly.10.14.10.1 Where a natural cut Christmas tree is permitted, the bottom end of the trunk shall be cut off with a straightfresh cut at least 1/2 in. (13 mm) above the end prior to placing the tree in a stand to allow the trees to absorb water.10.14.10.2 The tree shall be placed in a suitable stand with water.10.14.10.3 The water level shall be maintained above the fresh cut and checked at least once daily. A maintenance tagshall be located on the water stand and shall be updated daily.10.14.10.4 A suitable fire suppression device shall be located within sight of the tree, not to exceed 20 ft.10.14.10.5 It shall be up to the authority having jurisdiction to determine if the location within the place of assembly issuitable to ensure safety.10.14.10.6* The tree shall be removed from the place of assembly immediately upon evidence of dryness.
The National Christmas Tree Association is requesting this change to the code because it adverselyaffects our industry. A natural cut tree is not a fire hazard if it's properly maintained, (proper care is already adopted intothe existing code). Our proposed change mandates proper maintenance, record keeping and gives the AHJ the ability toensure safe placement as he/she sees fit within the places of assembly.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:(5) Textiles and films complying with the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test
Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701.(8) Foam plastics shall be covered by a fabric, coating, or film meeting the flame propagation performance criteria
contained in Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701.In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called “small-scale test” from
NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to whathappened in real scale. Instead of the “small-scale test” NFPA 701 now (and for over 20 years) contains two tests (Test1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as indicated by the text of NFPA 701 (2010) that is shown at the bottom of thispublic input.However, a large number of manufacturers continue stating that the materials or products that they sell have been
tested to NFPA 701, when they really mean the pre-1989 small-scale test in NFPA 701. That test no longer exists andmaterials or products meeting that test do not exhibit acceptable fire performance.Text of NFPA 701 (2010):1.1.1.1 Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments.
Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method 2.1.1.1.2 Test Method 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the
layers are fastened together by sewing or other means. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according toTest Method 2.
1.1.1.3 Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2),except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by 1.1.2.1.1.2.1 Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and
plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2).1.1.2.2 Test Method 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a
vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining.1.1.2.3 Test Method 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcement or backing, when used for
decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings underconstruction.1.1.2.4 Test Method 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and similar architectural
fabric structures and banners.Note also the following from the text of NFPA 701 (2010):1.2* Purpose.1.2.1 The purpose of Test Methods 1 and 2 shall be to assess the propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to
the ignition source.A.1.1 A small-scale test method appeared in NFPA 701 until the 1989 edition. It was eliminated from the test method
because it has been shown that materials that “pass” the test do not necessarily exhibit a fire performance that isacceptable. The test was not reproducible for many types of fabrics and could not predict actual full-scale performance.It should not, therefore, be used.A.1.1.1 For the purposes of Test Method 1, the terms curtains, draperies, or other types of window treatments, where
used, should include, but not be limited to, the following items:(1) Window curtains(2) Stage or theater curtains(3) Vertical folding shades(4) Roll-type window shades(5) Hospital privacy curtains(6) Window draperies(7) Fabric shades or blinds(8) Polyvinyl chloride blinds(9) Horizontal folding shades(10) SwagsExamples of textile items other than window treatments to which Test Method 1 applies include:
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1(1) Table skirts(2) Table linens(3) Display booth separators(4) Textile wall hangings
(5) Decorative event tent linings not used in the assembly of a tentNote that this has been proposed in NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 (where NFPA FUR, at least) accepted it and in the IBC
(where it was accepted).This change should be made in all sections that reference NFPA 701 without specifying the specific test method within
NFPA 701, namely 12.6.2, 20.1.2.1, 20.1.5.5.4.4, 20.8.2.5.1, 25.2.2.1, 25.5.1.5.1, 25.6.1.4.1, A.12.5.4.4, A.12.6.2. I amaware that many of these sections are extracts from NFPA 101.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise and add text to read: 11.1.4 Abandoned Wires and Cables.11.1.4.1 General. Permanent wiring abandoned in place shall be tagged or otherwise identified at its termination and
junction points as “Abandoned in Place” or removed from all accessible areas and insulated from contact with other liveelectrical wiring or devices.11.1.4.2 Plenums. The accessible portion of abandoned plenum cables shall be removed; where cables are identified
for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.Abandoned cables present a nuisance and potential safety problem and need to be removed,
particularly in plenums.The proposed language comes from the NEC but the NEC has different wording in every articledealing with plenum cables that is specific to that article. The proposed language streamlines that into one genericsection.It is important to note that NFPA 1 is applicable to all buildings throughout the life of the building, while many other
NFPA codes are not.Note that I also submitted other public input that addresses all materials abandoned in plenums, as an extract from
NFPA 90A.Language from the NEC follows, for information:725.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned Class 2, Class 3, and PLTC cables shall be
removed. Where cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand theenvironment involved.760.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned fire alarm cables shall be removed. Where cables
are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.770.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned optical fiber cables shall be removed. Where cables
are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.800.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned communications cables shall be removed. Where
cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environmentinvolved.820.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned coaxial cables shall be removed. Where cables are
identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.830.25 Abandoned Cables. The accessible portion of abandoned network-powered broadband cables shall be
removed. Where cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand theenvironment involved.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Add sections text to read: 11.1.5 Plenum Storage.11.1.5.1 Plenums shall not be used for occupancy or storage. [NFPA 90a 4.3.11.1.1]11.1.5.2 Accessible abandoned material shall be deemed to be in storage and shall be removed. Where cables are
identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. [NFPA90a 4.3.11.1.2]
It is proposed to add this section because the requirements of removal of abandoned stored material(especially cables) is not being enforced and it is by having it included in the Fire Code that it is most likely to beenforced.In summary: (1) the requirements proposed are extracted directly from 90A, (2) the requirements are intended to
address the hazards associated with extensive buildup of conductors in plenums, which has the potential to affect thesafety of plenums holding the additional dead weight of abandoned materials, especially cables, and (3) the fire code isone of the few NFPA codes that can be enforced throughout the life of the building.The material proposed is an extract from the 2012 edition of NFPA 90a. Therefore another reference to NFPA 90a will
be necessary in the extract section of chapter 2.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Brian D. Black, BDBlack & Associates / Rep. National Elevator Industry Inc.
Revise text to read as follows:
Elevators Buildings with elevators equipped with Phase I emergency recall Emergency Recall, and or Phase IIemergency in-car operation, or a fire service access elevator and First Responder Use/Fire Service Access Elevators,shall be equipped to operate with a standardized fire service key approved by the AHJ complying with ASMEA17.1/CSA B44 , except as otherwise permitted by 11.3.6.2.
Existing buildings shall comply with 11.3.6.5. Existing buildings with elevators equipped with Phase Iemergency recall or Phase II emergency in-car operation shall be permitted to comply with 11.3.6.3.
All fire service elevator keys within the jurisdiction shall be uniform and specific for the jurisdiction. Keysshall be cut to a uniform key code.
Fire service elevator keys shall be a patent protected design to prevent unauthorized duplication.Fire service elevator keys shall be factory restricted by the manufacturer to prevent the unauthorized
distribution of key blanks. No uncut key blanks shall be permitted to leave the factory.Fire service elevator keys subject to these rules shall be engraved with “DO NOT DUPLICATE.”
Access to standardized fire service elevator keys shall berestricted to the following:(1) Elevator owners or their authorized agents(2) Elevator contractors(3) Elevator inspectors of the jurisdiction(4) Fire code officials of the jurisdiction(5) The fire department and other emergency response agencies designated by the AHJ
No person shall duplicate a standardized fire service elevator key orissue, give, or sell a duplicated key unless in accordance with this .
The building owner shall provide up to three (3) standardized fire servicekeys if required by the AHJ, upon installation of a standardized fire service key switch or switches in the building.
Existing buildings shall be in compliance with the provisions of 11.3.6.3.1 one thisrequirement 1 year after adoption by the AHJ.
Where a standardized key cylinder cannot be installed in an existing elevator key switchassembly, the building’s nonstandardized fire service elevator keys shall be provided in an access box in accordancewith 11.3.6.3.1.1 through 11.3.6.3.1.6 11.3.6.5.1.1 through 11.3.6.5.1.6.
The access box shall be compatible with an existing rapid entry access box system in use inthe jurisdiction and approved by the AHJ.
The front cover shall be permanently labeled with the words “Fire Department Use Only –Elevator Keys.”
The access box shall be mounted at each elevator bank at the lobby nearest to the lowestlevel of fire department access.
The access box shall be mounted at a location approved by the AHJ.Contents of the access box shall be limited to the fire service elevator key. Additional
elevator access tools, keys, and information pertinent to emergency planning or elevator access shall be permitted whenauthorized by the AHJ.
In buildings with two or more elevator banks, a single access box shall be permitted to beused where such elevator banks are separated by not more than 30 ft (9140 mm). Additional access boxes shall beprovided for each individual elevator or elevator bank separated by more than 30 ft (9140 mm).
A single access box shall be permitted to be located adjacent to a fire command center, or thenonstandard fire service elevator key shall be secured in an access box used for other purposes and located inaccordance with 18.2.2.1 when approved by the AHJ.
The National Elevator Industry Inc. (NEII) agrees that fire fighters need a standardized fire serviceelevator key that is secure and that will work throughout a jurisdiction. However, such key (called the FEO-K1) isalready a requirement of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 referenced mandatorily bythe :
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The key switches required by 2.27.2 through 2.27.5 for all elevators in a building shall be operable by the FEO-K1 key.The keys shall be Group 3 Security (see 8.1). A separate key shall be provided for each switch. These keys shall bekept on the premises in a location readily accessible to firefighters and emergency personnel, but not where they areavailable to the public. This key shall be of a tubular, 7 pin, style 137 construction and shall have a bitting code of6143521 starting at the tab sequenced clockwise as viewed from the barrel end of the key. The key shall be coded“FEO-K1.” The possession of the “FEO-K1” key shall be limited to elevator personnel, emergency personnel, elevatorequipment manufacturers, and authorized personnel during checking of Firefighters’ Emergency Operation (see 8.1 and8.6.11.1).
Where provided, a lock box, including its lock and other components, shall conform to the requirements of UL 1037(see Part 9).
NOTE (2.27.8): Local authorities may specify additional requirements for a uniform keyed lock box and its location tocontain the necessary keys.
Group 3 Security is specified in Section 8.1:
Group 3 covers access or operation of equipment by emergency, authorized, and elevator personnel.
Simply, this requirement is unnecessary because the need it purports to address is already covered by thereferenced standard – ASME A17.1/CSA B44.
The proponents of this code provision proposed in the 2012 cycle dismissed the conflict between the andASME code by claiming that 1.3.3 of the resolves this by stating, “Where a requirement differs between this
and a referenced document, the requirement of this shall apply.” This argument may be true for most codesand standards referenced in the , but is incorrect in this case.
In many jurisdictions in the United States ( , Wisconsin), the building code, fire code and elevator code are enactedby different pieces of legislation and regulated by entirely different state or municipal rules and agencies. Because ofthis, one department enforces the fire code, another the elevator code, and neither official is obligated or legally able torecognize the requirements of the other. In other words, 1.3.3 of the does not “trump” the laws and rules thatadopt and regulate these jurisdictions’ elevator codes.
The result is that the State Fire Marshal will require one firefighters’ elevator key (typically not the ASME A17.1FEO-K1 key), the Chief Elevator Inspector will require another (the ASME A17.1 FEO-K1 key), and neither will havepriority over the other, and the building owner will be continuously in violation of one law or the other.
The other major problem with 11.3.6 of the is that, unlike the demands placed on proponents for most codechanges, no technical evidence was offered to support the need for this change. The Substantiation for Proposal 1-73said that a standardized fire service key would reduce the number of keys necessary for accessing elevators, but did notexplain why the standardized ASME A17.1 FEO-K1 key would not accomplish such need. Comment 1-27 offerednothing relative to why the ASME A17.1 FEO-K1 key would not accomplish the standardization requested. There was(and is) no evidence that firefighters have been hampered in fighting a building fire because some unauthorized personwas using an ASME A17.1 FEO-K1 key at the time. No loss of life or property because some pizza delivery person wasable to acquire a firefighter elevator key on the internet (as alleged in the testimony on the counterpart to this codechange in the ICC arena) and deny elevator use for firefighters or emergency personnel.
Ironically, NEII found that in Massachusetts the only reported misuses of firefighter keys were by EMTs. EMTs areauthorized to be given a special EMT key by the existing code text [see 11.3.6.2(5)].
A Captain in the Toronto Fire Department who has fought countless high-rise fires in his career dismissed the needfor some special fire service elevator key that exceeds the requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 by asking,
As dismissive as the Captain’sstatement may be, it demonstrates how unnecessary it is for the to create special requirements for keys thatconflict with the ASME requirements that have been in place (and referenced by NFPA 1, NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000)for years. The provisions of 11.3.6 attempt to solve a “problem” that does not exist and create many more problems forthe Fire Marshal, Elevator Inspector, and building owner.
Relative to the changes proposed for 11.3.6.1, reformatting and editorial changes are proposed to use standardizedterminology consistent with that used in NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, and ASME A17.1/CSA B44. The requirement is revised
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The exemption for existing buildings – as offered by revised 11.3.6.2, to recognize that a standardized key cylindercannot be installed in an existing elevator key switch assembly, is offered only to existing buildings with Phase Iemergency recall or Phase II emergency in-car operation, and is NOT offered to existing buildings with fire serviceaccess elevators. The requirements for fire service access elevators are new. There should not be existing fire serviceaccess elevators for which the key switch assembly would not be able to receive the FEO-K1 standardized key cylinder.In other words, where fire service access elevators are provided, the standardized key cylinder is required, and theleniency offered to existing buildings does not apply.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Brian D. Black, BDBlack & Associates / Rep. National Elevator Industry Inc.
Add new text to read as follows:Elevator lobbies shall be maintained free of storage and furniture where any of the
following occurs:(1) The elevators are occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 7.14 of NFPA 101,(2) The elevators are occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 11.14 of NFPA 5000,
(3) The elevators are fire service access elevators in accordance with Section 54.12 of NFPA 5000,
...Methods to prevent water from infiltrating into a hoistway enclosure
shall be maintained where any of the following occurs:(1) The elevators are occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 7.14 of NFPA 101,(2) The elevators are occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 11.14 of NFPA 5000,
(3) The elevators are fire service access elevators in accordance with Section 54.12 of NFPA 5000,
The provisions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 for occupant evacuation elevators and the provisions ofNFPA 5000 for fire service access elevators will work as intended only if the elevator lobbies are available for use.Storage and furniture negate the effectiveness of the two systems. The needs to help assure that the elevatorlobbies remain available for emergency use over the life of the building.The provisions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 for occupant evacuation elevators and the provisions of NFPA 5000 for
fire service access elevators require methods to prevent water from infiltrating into a hoistway. The needs tohelp assure that the features, initially installed, are maintained over the life of the building.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gregory J. Cahanin, Cahanin Fire & Code Consulting
Add a new Section 11.6.2.1 to read:11.6.2.1 NFPA 82 shall not apply to crematory furnaces for humans and animals. See Chapter 51, Industrial Ovens
and Furnaces.Chapter 11, Building Services, in referencing NFPA 82 often results in the standard’s requirements,
including compartmentation requirements, being applied improperly to crematory furnaces due to a lack of any NFPAFire Code reference for crematory furnaces. The scope of NFPA 82 does not include crematory furnaces and theincinerator definition in Section 3.3 is “Equipment predominantly designed for burning solid waste.” Human and animalremains in the strictest sense are not solid waste.Applying the NFPA 82 standard requirements for a 2-hour separation of crematory furnaces will result in a direct
conflict with the International Building Code. In IBC Table 508.2, row one, Furnace rooms where any piece of equipmentis over 400,000 Btu per hour input are required to have one-hour separation or provide automatic fire-extinguishingsystem.NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code to classify crematory units as a single building occupancy or part of a mixed use
building would place them in Chapter 40 and classify them as General Purpose Industrial, not high hazard. From thisclassification of General Purpose Industrial in NFPA 101 we are then lead to Chapter 51 of NFPA 1, Industrial Ovensand Furnaces we have a direct reference to NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces. A crematory furnace wouldthen be classed according to the scope provisions to adhere to the requirements for prevention of fire and explosionhazards associated with heat processing of materials in ovens, furnaces, and related equipment. Chapters 1-8 of NFPA86 address the specific control and burner requirements for furnaces that help to insure safe operation.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:12.6.2* Where required by the applicable provisions of this Code, draperies, curtains, and other similar loosely
hanging furnishings and decorations shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701,
. [ 101:10.3.1]See substantiation in earlier section. This was accepted by NFPA 101.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:(1) The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance
with NFPA 260,, or with ASTM E 1353,
.(2) Mocked-up composites of the upholstered furniture shall have a char length not exceeding 1½ in. (38 mm) when
tested in accordance with NFPA 261,, or with ASTM E 1352,
. [ 101:10.3.2.1]This public input is submitted for information. The NFPA 101 committee responsible for this section is
eliminating the references to ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 (here and in the annex) because they have not beenupdated properly.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new section to read:13.2.2.5 The AHJ is authorized to allow the removal of existing 1 1/2” hose lines when:1. The current fire and building codes do not require their placement and;2. The AHJ determines that the 1 ½” hose line will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.
The fire protection approach utilizing 1 ½” hose lines for occupant use has significantly evolved overthe last 50 years. While it use to be a common occurrence to require this type of protection, the codes have evolvedaway from this approach finding it better to evacuate rather than asking individuals that are untrained to attempt to fighta fire. There are numerous existing situations where 1 ½” hose are present in occupancies that no longer require hoseto be present for occupant’s use. Some AHJ’s are allowing the removal of this hose. Other AHJ’s are uncomfortablepermitting this removal lacking a specific code section to cite. This code change will provide AHJ’s with specificguidance as to deciding when to permit the removal of existing 1 ½” hose for occupant use.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Scott J. Harrison, Marioff Inc.
Add a new section to read:Automatic water mist fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA 750
may be provided in lieu of automatic sprinkler systems where listed or approved.Add new section 13.3.1.6.1 to allow and provide water mist systems as a clear option to an automatic
sprinkler system. Water Mist systems have been approved and installed in many sprinkler applications globally for over15 years. They have been listed by national and internationally recognized testing laboratories such as: (OrdinaryHazard Group 1), (Light Hazard occupancies, Computer Rooms, Subfloors, Special Hazard Machinery & spaces),
(Light Hazard Occupancies, Combustion Turbines, Machinery Spaces), (Light Hazard,Ord Haz Grp I and II parking garages & III selected occupancies, Cable Tunnels), (Light Hazard, Ord HazGrp I, Combustion Turbines) and other agencies. These listings and installations have demonstrated equivalent fireprotection to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).The addition of the proposed text will provide the AHJ a clear option to accept water mist systems as an equivalent
system to an approved automatic sprinkler system thereby allowing construction alternatives without having to proveequivalency or be considered an alternative extinguishing system.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Scott J. Harrison, Marioff Inc.
Revise to read:13.3.2.1 Where required by this or the referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter 2, automatic sprinkler
or water mist systems shall be installed in accordance with 13.3.1.Add a reference to automatic water mist systems as an equivalent alternate to automatic sprinkler
systems in paragraph 13.3.2.1 to allow and provide a clear option to an automatic sprinkler system. Water Mist systemshave been approved and installed in many equivalent sprinkler applications globally for over 15 years. They have beenlisted by national and internationally recognized testing laboratories such as: (Ordinary Hazard Group 1), (LightHazard occupancies, Computer Rooms, Subfloors, Special Hazard Machinery & spaces), (LightHazard Occupancies, Combustion Turbines, Machinery Spaces), (Light Hazard, Ord Haz Grp I,II parkinggarages & III selected occupancies, Cable Tunnels), (Light Hazard, Ord Haz Grp I, Combustion Turbines)and other agencies. These listings and installations have demonstrated equivalent fire protection to the authority havingjurisdiction (AHJ).The addition of the proposed text will provide the AHJ a clear option to accept water mist systems as an equivalent
system to an approved automatic sprinkler system thereby allowing construction alternatives without having to proveequivalency or be considered an alternative extinguishing system.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Scott J. Harrison, Marioff Inc.
Revise text to read as follows: Basements exceeding 2500 ft2 (232 m2) in new buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved
automatic sprinkler or water mist system.Water Mist systems have been approved and installed in many sprinkler applications globally for over
15 years. They have been listed by national and internationally recognized testing laboratories such as: (OrdinaryHazard Group 1), (Light Hazard occupancies, Computer Rooms, Subfloors, Special Hazard Machinery & spaces),
(Light Hazard Occupancies, Combustion Turbines, Machinery Spaces), (Light Hazard,Ord Haz Grp I,II parking garages & III selected occupancies, Cable Tunnels), (Light Hazard, Ord Haz Grp I,Combustion Turbines) and other agencies. These listings and installations have demonstrated equivalent fire protectionto the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). The addition of the proposed text will provide the AHJ a clear option to acceptwater mist systems as an equivalent system to an approved automatic sprinkler system thereby allowing constructionalternatives without having to prove equivalency or be considered an alternative extinguishing system.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Doug Hohbein, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read: New buildings housing emergency fire, rescue, or ambulance servicesshall be protected throughout by approved supervised automatic sprinkler systems.
Many fire stations are not normally occupied. It is important that emergency forces be notifiedimmediately upon sprinkler activation or an alarm condition within the building.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Doug Hohbein, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new 13.3.2.30 to read:Industrial occupancies, other than low hazard industrial occupancies, shall be
protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 as follows:(1) Throughout all industrial occupancies three or more stories in height(2) Throughout all industrial occupancies exceeding 12,000 ft2 (1115 m2) in fire area(3) Where the total area of all floors, including mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 ft2 (2230 m2) (5000: 29.3.5.1.1)
NFPA research shows an average of 10,500 fires causing over 500 Million dollars of property damageannually in industrial occupancies. One tragic example is the food processing plant in Hamlet, NC where of the 90occupants, 25 died and 54 were injured. Note that fire sprinkler protection is required for storage occupancies greaterthan 12,000 ft2 and these occupancies have much lower occupant loads. Correlated with NFPA 5000.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read:Private fire service mains shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13,
, NFPA 13D,, NFPA 13R,
, and NFPA 24,.
Currently section 13.5.1 only addresses underground for NFPA 13 and NFPA 24. This code changewill now address the underground provisions of 13D and 13R systems.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read:The installation of devices to protect the public water supply from contamination shall comply with the
provisions of NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, NFPA 24, and the plumbing code.Currently section 13.5.1 only addresses underground for NFPA 13 and NFPA 24. This code change
will now address the underground provisions of 13D and 13R systems.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gantry Andrade, Hawaii Fire Department / Rep. Western Region Fire Code Development Committee
New text to read as follows:The AHJ shall have the authority to require an approved Fire Watch for any
building that has an excessive amount of false or nuisance alarms due to equipment failure until such system isrepaired.
Excessive false or nuisance alarms are signs of a malfunctioning system and may cause theoccupants of such building to become complacent. The language as written allows the AHJ to determine what isexcessive.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kelly Nicolello, Western Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Move 13.7.5 to after 13.7.1.4.4As currently placed 13.7.5 is lost at the end of the chapter and is better placed in the beginning along
with the section on systems that are out of service.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Extract 101: 12.2.3.6.2 For new, and 13.2.3.6.2 for existing Insert in new section 14.10 to read:14.10.1 The main entrance/exit width shall be as follows:(1) The main entrance/exit shall be of a width that accommodates two-thirds of the total occupant load in the following
assembly occupancies:(a) Dance halls(b) Discotheques(c) Nightclubs(d) Assembly occupancies with festival seating
(2) In assembly occupancies, other than those listed in 12.2.3.6.2 the main entrance/exit shall be of a width thataccommodates one-half of the total occupant load.[101:12.2.3.6.2]
The main exit provision should be extracted into NFPA 1 to aid the user.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Extract 101: 12.2.3.6.2 For new, and 13.2.3.6.2 for existing Insert in new section 14.10 to read:14.10.2 The main entrance/exit width shall be as follows:(1) The main entrance/exit shall be of a width that accommodates one-half of the total occupant load in the following
assembly occupancies:(a) Dance halls(b) Discotheques(c) Nightclubs(d) Assembly occupancies with festival seating
(2) In assembly occupancies, other than those listed in 12.2.3.6.2 the main entrance/exit shall be of a width thataccommodates one-half of the total occupant load.[101:13.2.3.6.2]
The main exit provision should be extracted into NFPA 1 to aid the user.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gantry Andrade, Hawaii Fire Department / Rep. Western Region Fire Code Development Committee
Revise text to read as follows:A water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible
building materials accumulates are present.The term “accumulates” is too vague. The current language leaves the interpretation up to building
contractors as to “when” water is required.Note: This change will also affect NFPA 241, Section 8.7.2.1.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kelly Nicolello, Western Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read: 16.4.3.1.1 An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary orpermanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible materials accumulates are brought on site.
The water supply should be approved by the AHJ. The term “accumulates” is to vague and has beenremoved. The current language leaves the interpretation to vague as to when and what type of water is required.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Albert W. Studt, URS Federal Technical Services
Add new text to read: (6) Labeled 1 Km or 100 meter US National Grid lines, depending upon map scale
Adding US National Grid makes any map interoperable. Local users or users from afar can navigate toa location when a common coordinate system is added. The national standard coordinate system, which is specificallydesigned for ground operations, is US National Grid. US National Grid is available in hand-held and vehicle GPSreceivers and can be displayed on smart phones or the internet easily. As a member of the fire service for 29 years, Istrongly recommend the addition of US National Grid to all pre-plan maps, response maps and computer-aided dispatchor addressing software of any kind.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #23
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Insert a new 18.2.2 and renumber the remaining.18.2.2 Urban Design. The AHJ shall have the authority to approve street, access, turning radius and other dimensional
modifications to this code when other protection provisions are provided that ensure the goals and objective of chapter 4are met.
Local AHJ’s are frequently being confronted with New Urban Designs that utilize reduced streetwidths, reduced turning radii and other access constraints. Although the code allows for the use of alternative methodsand materials approaches, this issue has become so frequent that code text is necessary to ensure that the AHJ isauthorized to utilize differing approaches to dealing with these access arrangements in lieu of the prescriptiverequirements of Chapter 18.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
18.2.3.4.1.1 Where on-street parking is permitted, the minimum street width shall be determinedexclusive of the anticipated parking.
The current code language in 18.2.3.4.1.1 utilizes the term “unobstructed.” “Unobstructed” appears tobe intended to convey the fact the parking should not be allow to obstruct this access. However, this common situationis not specifically addressed by the code and how to accommodate this typical scenario. This proposal will ensure thatthe intent of the code, in preserving a clear 20 feet of access, is preserved.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Arthur Londensky, Northeastern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Delete 18.4.5.2.2. 18.4.5.2.2 Required fire flow shall be reduced by 75 percent when the building isprotected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, which utilizes quick response sprinklers throughout.The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 600 gpm (2270 L/min).
Fire flow requirements are reduced for buildings with sprinkler systems because it is anticipated thatthe system will control a fire, and manual fire suppression operations will be limited, thus the reduced need for largervolumes of water. The existing reductions for sprinklered buildings are substantial - 75 percent whether the sprinklersare quick response or not. This reduction is ample for purposes of creating an incentive to install sprinklers; theapplication of quick response sprinklers doesn't justify an additional 40 percent reduction in the absolute minimum fireflow (1,000 gpm to 600 gpm). This small fire flow may prevent the local fire department from conducting manualsuppression operations of any kind. Sprinklered buildings are allowed to have reduced passive protection, increasedegress lengths, reduced fire department access, etc. etc. A 1,000 gallon per minute minimum fire flow for commercialbuildings is a reasonable requirement.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #26
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new section to read: 18.4.5.2.3 Fire flow duration shall be reduced to not more than 2 hourswhen the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
The three and four hour durations are excessive for building protected by a fire sprinkler system. Themaximum duration for a fire sprinkler system is 2 hours in accordance with NFPA 13. If the fire sprinkler system andmanual hose streams have failed to contain the fire within a two hour demand, the building is most likely a total loss.This scenario is highly unlikely to develop in the first place. In addition, the three and four hour demands are especiallyonerous when the water supply is not provided via a utility system. If the duration must be satisfied via ground storagetank this will result in extensive excess storage capacity that must be constructed, must be maintained and will never beutilized in all but the most extreme fire scenarios.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new section to read:18.4.5.2.3 Open parking structures designed to NFPA 88A shall have a designed fire flow not to exceed 3,500 gpm for
2 hours.The unique construction and code provisions affecting open parking garages creates a uniquely out of
proportion fire flow for open parking structures. Since these structures are not fire sprinkler protected, they do not utilizethe fire flow reductions specified in the code for sprinklers. It most applications, it is not necessary or even feasible toprotected these structures with fire sprinklers and, therefore, reduce their fire flow with the sprinkler credit. Due to thisfact, this proposal caps the maximum fire flow for these structures at 3,500 GPM. This flow is utilized because it is themaximum demand generated by the ISO Guide for Determining Fire Flow when a jurisdiction undergoes a PPCevaluation by ISO. A flow of 3,500 GPM could generate four or five master streams. This demand could also generatefourteen 2 ½” hose streams. Even in the most extreme fire scenario’s this fire flow would be more than adequate tocontrol and extinguish a fire in an open parking structure. The 3,500 GPM maximum flow is a reasonable approach.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #46
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Devlin, Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation
Add new text to read:Required fire flow for open parking structures that are not protected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system shall be reduced by 75 percent where all of the following conditions are met:(1) The open parking structure shall comply with NFPA 5000, .(2) The open parking structure shall be of Type I or Type II construction.(3) The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1000 gpm (3785 L/min).
The fire flow calculations obtained by Table 18.4.5.2 assume complete building fire involvement. NFPA88A, 2011 edition, recognizes the fire hazard in an open parking structure is relativelylow and the risk of a fire in an open parking structures of Type I and Type II construction is comparable to that of asprinklered parking structure. Accordingly, NFPA 101, , 2012 edition; and NFPA 5000,
, 2012 edition also do not require automatic sprinklers in open parking structures. This issupported by full-scale fire test data and decades of fire incident data that has shown an automobile fire in an openparking structure is typically limited to the area of origin and few adjacent vehicles. These fire tests and fire incident datademonstrate:- Smoke and heat from a vehicle fire in an open parking structure vents to the outdoors, preventing the accumulation ofsmoke and hot gases. The results are ceiling temperatures in the area of the vehicle fire that are significantly lower thanthat of a fire in an enclosed parking structure or space, and the fire is not expected to spread beyond the vehicle oforigin and the two or more adjacent vehicles, if the fire spreads at all.[1][2]- The fire spreads to a limited number of adjacent vehicles beyond the vehicle of fire origin. Denda’s study “ParkingGarage Fires: A Statistical Analysis of Parking Garage Fires in the United States” analyzing fire data and supports theconclusion of the 1970s full-scale fire tests. This study analyzed the occurrence of fire spread in vehicle fires andrevealed that of the 257 documented cases; only 8 percent had fire spread from one vehicle to another. The majority ofcases where the fire spread were caused by arson and consisted of large fires in enclosed spaces not open parkinggarages.[3]The 75-percent reduction in calculated fire flow, but not less than 1,000 gpm proposed in Section 18.4.5.2.3 correlatesto the requisite fire flow for a sprinklered open parking structure. A fire flow rate of 1,000 gpm is sufficient to support four2½-inch diameter fire hose lines, flowing 250 gpm each. This is a reasonable correlation when considering that NFPA88A, full-scale fire test results, and fire incident data that shows fires in open parking structures involves a limitednumber of vehicles that could be extinguished with two or less 2½-inch diameter hose lines.References:[1] Gage-Babcock & Associates, Inc, Automobile Burn-out Tests in an Open Parking Structure, Scranton, PA, 1972[2] Bennetts, I., Proe, D., et al. Open-Deck Car Park Fire Tests, BHP Melbourne Research Laboratories, Australia, 1985[[3] Denda, D., “Parking Garage Fires: A Statistical Analysis of Parking Garage Fires in the United States: 1986-1988”,Virginia 1992.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Add a new 18.5.3.1 A 60 inch clear space shall be provided on the steamer port side of thehydrant.
The current 36 in. clearance requirement is insufficient to maneuver Large Diameter Hose (LDH). Thishose is typically 4 to 6 in. and is very inflexible under pressure. The 60” clearance on the side of the steamer port willprovide the necessary space to ensure charged LDH will not be kinked and can be effectively maneuvered.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #29
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Extract 101: 12.2.5.4.1/13.2.5.4.1 and insert in new section 20.1.5.1020.1.5.10 Festival seating, as defined in 3.3.237.1, shall be prohibited within a building, unless otherwise permitted by
one of the following:1 Festival seating shall be permitted in assembly occupancies having occupant loads of 250 or less.2 Festival seating shall be permitted in assembly occupancies where occupant loads exceed 250, provided that an
approved life safety evaluation has been performed. (See 12.4.1.) [101:12.2.5.4.1/13.2.5.4.1]The festival seating provisions should be extracted in NFPA 1 to aid the user.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Stanley R. Cowan, University of Missouri - Columbia
Add a new section after 20.9.2.1 to read:Smokefree Policy Recommendation - Although not required by NFPA 101, policies prohibiting smoking in apartment
buildings, condominiums and other multi-unit dwellings are encouraged. Smokefree policies reduce the chance of firedue to improper smoking practices or improperly extinguished smoking materials.
NFPA data attributes about 10% of apartment fires in the U.S. and about 40% of the fire-causedapartment resident deaths as being caused by improper use/disposal of cigaretts and other smoking materials. InOct-Nov of 2011, fire departments in greater Omaha NE responded to at least 12 fires at apartment complexes, forwhich the cause of each was determined to be improperly used or disposed cigarettes. This accounted for millions ofdollars in damage as well as displacement of many people from their homes. This prompted the Omaha Public HousingAuthority to adopt a smokefree policy for all of their apartment complexes; however, other public housing authoritieshave been reluctant. A recommendation from NFPA may encourage additional public housing authorities and privatelandlords to adopt smokefree policies, which in turn can reduce incidence of these type of fires and potential threat ofrelated injuries and deaths.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Gregory J. Cahanin, Cahanin Fire & Code Consulting
Add new text to read as follows:Lettering for warnings listed in 42.7.2.5.4 shall be a minimum of 1/2-inch high.International symbols (below) shall also be used for each warning and shall be a minimum of 1 1/2-inches
in height. (I could not edit the Leave Electronic Devices in Vehicles out of the photo- it is not my intent to include it inthis change.)
***Insert Artwork Here***
Please see attached with photographs.
***Insert Artwork Here***
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #10
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Doug Hohbein, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Revise to read:The title of Chapter 50 should be changed to reflect the actual application of the chapter. Section
50.1.2 states “This chapter shall apply to residential cooking equipment used for commercial cooking operations”. Thechapter is not limited to commercial cooking equipment only
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:Automatic fire-extinguishing equipment provided as part of listed recirculating systems shall comply with
ANSI/UL 710B, . [ 10.2.5]Update ANSI/UL 710B from an "Outline of Investigation" to a "Standard".
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #61
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Andy Burke, Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Revise text to read as follows:Storage of cooking oil (grease) in commercial cooking
operations utilizing aboveground tanks installed within a building to store cooking oils with a capacity greater than 60 gal(227 L) shall comply with 50.6.3.1 through 50.6.3.6.
For purposes of this section, cooking oil shall be classified as a Class IIIB liquidunless otherwise determined by testing.
Metallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL142 or ANSI/UL 80. Nonmetallic cooking oil storage tanks shall be listed in accordance with ASTM D 1998 or equivalent,and shall have been investigated and found suitable for use storing cooking oils at the maximum temperature to whichthey will be exposed during use. All tanks shall be installed in accordance with the aboveground tank manufacturer'sinstructions.
Cooking oil storage system components include but are notlimited to piping, tubing, hose, pumps, connections. fittings, valves. vents, and other related components used for thetransfer of cooking oil and are permitted to be of either metallic or non-metallic construction.
The design, fabrication, and assembly of system components shall be suitable for theworking pressures and structural stresses to be encountered by the components.
Any system component that comes in contact with heatedcooking oil shall be rated for the maximum intermittent and continuous operating temperatures expected in the system.
Installation of non-metallic cooking oil system components shall be prohibited in concealedinterstitial spaces used as return air plenums unless the components are fully enclosed within continuousnoncombustible raceways or enclosures, approved gypsum board assemblies, or within materials listed and labeled forsuch application.
Normal and emergency venting shall be provided for cooking oil storage tanksNormal venting shall be located above the maximum normal liquid line. The size of the vent
shall have a minimum effective area at least as large as the largest filling or withdrawal connection.Emergency relief venting shall be in the form of construction or a device or devices that
will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by an exposure fire.Electrical equipment used for heating cooking oil shall be listed to UL 499 and shall
comply with NFPA 70. Use of electrical immersion heaters shall be prohibited in non-metallic tanks.Electrical equipment used for the operation of the cooking oil storage systems shall
comply with NFPA 70.1. The section as written presents practical challenges to new restaurant technologies, which entirely
eliminate manual handling of cooking oil. These systems provide personnel safety and environmental improvements toexisting manual or semi-manual oil handling operations.a. The requirements as written emphasize used, spent, and inedible cooking oil.b. For systems which include fresh cooking oil supply, tanks and components must be food grade. The steel oil burner
and industrial aboveground storage tank standards currently referenced do not anticipate food grade processes.2. The current requirements do not recognize non-metallic systems currently approved for food grade processes.
There are limitations to creating and listing metallic tanks, using the standards specified, for food grade processes.These limitations include requirements for welds and fillets for metallic tanks which conflict with food graderequirements. The proposal addresses this limitation by adding requirements for nonmetallic tanks, with an associatedrecognized engineering tank standard adapted for use with cooking oil.3. Current references to Chapter 66/NFPA 30 are more relevant to industrial flammable and combustible liquid tank
requirements. High flash point cooking oil in a restaurant back-of-house setting represents a different, and generallylower, hazard than commonly anticipated by Chapter 66/NFPA 30. The exemption unifies all pertinent fire safetyrequirements into Section 50.6.3. This establishes the level of safety applicable to this hazard. This approach isconsistent with other exceptions in Chapter 66/NFPA 30, in particular the exception for fuel oil tanks connected with oilburning equipment.4. Modifications to current requirements for venting and electrical classification have been made to accurately reflect
the level of protection for this hazard as established in Chapter 66/NFPA 30. Recognizing the low fire hazard associatedwith high flash point Class IIIB liquids, NFPA 30 permits vents from tanks storing Class IIIB liquids to discharge within a
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1building, and permits non-classified electrical equipment for Class IIIB storage installations inside buildings.5. The limitations for installing non-metallic tubing or piping are consistent with model building/mechanical code
requirements.6. Companion code changes have been submitted to Section 66.1.3 and NFPA 30:Section 66.1.3Add the following item (10) to Section 66.1.3(10) Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3.Add new item (10) to Section 1.1.2 of NFPA 30(10)* Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3 of NFPA 1,A.1.1.2(10) See ASTM D1998-06 or equivalent.
Add a new section to read:52.1.1 The requirements in Chapter 52 shall supersede all the hazardous material designations, permits, and
requirements in Chapter 60, including the general provisions in Section 60.1.2 that require a Hazardous MaterialsInventory Statementor Hazardous Materials Management Plan.
Chapter 60.1.2 does a good job of identifying 14 subjects not regulated by the Hazardous MaterialsChapter 60 of NFPA 1. Number 7 is battery systems as regulated in Chapter 52. Chapter 52 needs to identify itself asone of those exceptions, thus cross-referencing to Chapter 60.Many fire and local code officials have insisted that battery systems are hazardous, forcing owners to identify these
spaces as Hazardous Uses and imposing restrictions and further requirements on their operations of the space. This inturn increases the expense to the user and incorrectly identifies the space hazards to occupants and emergencyresponders. The requirements by AHJ’s to obtain a Hazardous Materials Operating Permit and submit HazardousMaterials Inventory Statement, or Hazardous Materials Management Plan are removed by the development and use ofthis Chapter.The requirement for the user to report site gross quantities of sulfuric acid in compliance with SARA Title III does not
constitute the installation as a hazardous material installation per Chapter 52 of the code.Chapter 52 discusses batteries that are in use, not those batteries that are in storage, such as a warehouse, waiting for
shipment to be used.Chapter 52 was taken from Article 64 of the UFC, which NFPA used during the early development of the “Harmonized
Fire Code.” It has been modified over the last few cycles to include new technologies of batteries. Article 64 was writtento properly represent the use of Stationary Battery Systems and address specific installation and operational concerns.This early development and adoption was worked out among the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) staff, several regional firechiefs associations throughout the country, Telcordia and Hughes Associates. Article 64 was accepted during the codehearings in Spokane Washington in August of 1994.
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Revise text to read:52.3.6* Ventilation. For flooded lead-acid, flooded nickel cadmium, and VRLA batteries, ventilation shall be provided for
rooms and cabinets in accordance with the mechanical code and one of the following:(1) The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concentration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total
volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous “boost” charging of all the batteries, in accordance withnationally recognized standards. IEEE 1635 / ASHRAE 21, Guide to Battery Room Ventilation and ThermalManagement.Add a new Annex item to read:A.52.3.6 Additional general information on battery room ventilation can be found in IEEE 1635 / ASHRAE 21, Guide to
Battery Room Ventilation and Thermal Management, which provides several formulae in determining rates of ventilation.The IEEE 1635 / ASHRAE 21 Guide to Battery Room Ventilation and Thermal Management, provides
several useful formulae in determining rates of ventilation. For spaces containing batteries, the use of this documentprovides definitive calculations to meet the criteria of 52.3.6. This new Guide was developed by leaders in both thebattery community and the ventilation (ASHRAE) community.
Revise text to read:52.3.8.1 Doors or accesses into rooms,buildings, or or areas containing stationary storage battery systems shall be
provided with approved signs.The existing wording is confusing, as it indicates that if signage is on the outside of the building, that
the entire building contains energized batteries and electrical systems, and electrolyte.The signage is meant to identify that room or space within the building where these systems exist.
Revise text to read:52.3.8.2 The signs required by 52.3.8.1 shall state that the room contains stationary storage battery systems, that the
battery room contains energized electrical circuits, and that the battery electrolyte, where present, are corrosive liquids.say the following:This room contains:1. Stationary storage battery systems2. Energized electrical circuits3. Battery electrolyte
The real intent of the third requirement is to keep electrolyte out of the eyes since it is dangerous to themucous membranes (including the eyes). This eye protection requirement is found in the safety section of all IEEEstationary battery standards, such as IEEE 450, IEEE 1106, IEEE 1184, IEEE 1188, etc.”
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #66
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants / Rep. International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
Revise text to read: 53.1.4 System Installation Reference Codes and Standards. Refrigeration systems shall be installed in accordance
with ASHRAE 15 and the mechanical code. Refrigeration systems using ammonia as a refrigerant shall also comply withIIAR 2 and IIAR 5.
The proposed revision clarifies several concerns. First, ASHRAE 15 covers more than just installationof refrigeration systems, so the existing word "installed" is inappropriate. Second, for ammonia refrigeration systems,IIAR 2, "Equipment, Design, and Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems" is an ANSIaccredited document that supplements ASHRAE 15 and provides important additional safeguards. IIAR 2 is referencedby the Uniform and International mechanical codes, and it is appropriate for NFPA 1 to include this reference sinceNFPA 1 covers some aspects of system design and installation. IIAR 5 is a new standard on startup and commissioningof ammonia refrigeration systems that will complete the ANSI public review process prior to completion of the nextedition of NFPA 1. Copies will be provided to the NFPA 1 committee upon completion.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants / Rep. International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
Revise text to read:. Where the quantity of a Group A2, B2, A3, or B3 refrigerant, other than
ammonia, in an independent circuit would exceed 25 percent of the LFL if released to the surrounding room, either ofthe following shall apply:(1) Electrical equipment shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70 for Class I, Division 2.(2) The refrigerant vapor detection system required by 53.2.3.1 shall automatically de-energize all electrical power withthe space at vapor concentrations at or above 25 percent of the LFL.
The proposed revision will correlate NFPA 1 with the UMC, the IMC, ASHRAE 15 and the NationalElectrical Code. These documents all exclude ammonia from the requirements of this section [See UMC Section1105.3.3, IMC Section 1104.2.2 Item 6, and ASHRAE 15 Section 8.12(h)]. NEC Section 500.5(A) specifically exemptsammonia refrigeration from requiring hazardous location electrical equipment when ventilation is provided. There is noapparent technical basis for NFPA 1 to be inconsistent with all other nationally recognized standards on this topic.Ammonia is unique among A2, B2, A3 and B3 refrigerants because ammonia's lower flammable limit is on the order of
16% in air, or 160,000 parts per million concentration (for comparison, ammonia can be sensed by smell as low as 5ppm, has an IDLH of 300 ppm and is rapidly fatal at 5,000 ppm, all of which are orders of magnitude below theflammable range). It is also important to note that areas with ammonia refrigeration must be equipped with refrigerantleak detection that is monitored in an approved location, allowing any release incident to be quickly detected andemergency action to be taken.It is also important to note that, given its high LFL, ammonia is difficult to ignite. The 2012 UMC and IMC include an
increased minimum ventilation rate of 30 air changes per hour for ammonia refrigeration machinery rooms to dilutefugitive releases that may occur to a level below LFL. This rate far exceeds the rate specified in prior code editions, andit far exceeds the 1 cfm/sqft ventilation rate required for ammonia in non-refrigeration applications and for otherhazardous materials under NFPA 400 and the IFC.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants / Rep. International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
Revise text to read:. Refrigeration systems shall be operated and maintained in a safe and operable condition, free from
accumulations of oil, dirt, waste, excessive corrosion, other debris, or leaks, and in accordance with ASHRAE 15 andthe mechanical code. Ammonia refrigeration systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance with IIAR 6 andIIAR 7.
IIAR 6 "Maintenance and Inspection of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems"and IIAR 7 "Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems" are newstandards that are expected to complete the ANSI public comment period in 2012. These new documents provideimportant safety information on the maintenance, inspection and operation of ammonia refrigeration systems notcurrently covered elsewhere and are suitable for adoption and enforcement. Copies of the standards will be provided tothe NFPA 1 committee following completion of the ANSI public comment period.
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Eddie Phillips, Southern Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeReconsider the Proposal as submitted or establish a task group to specifically write regulations for
the use of consumer fireworks.There are currently no regulations within any NFPA document that addresses the use of consumer
fireworks. This is a huge gap. The AHJ and the end user are left without guidance as to proper use and regulation ofsuch devices. If an AHJ receives a complaint regarding the use of consumer fireworks, how are they to enforce anunsafe condition or use without any code guidance.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Andy Burke, Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Add new text to read as follows:(10) Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3.See companion code change to Section 50.6.3. The exemption unifies all pertinent fire safety
requirements for cooking oil systems into Section 50.6.3. This establishes the level of safety applicable to this hazard.This approach is consistent with other exceptions in Chapter 66 NFPA 30, in particular the exception for fuel oil tanksconnected with oil burning equipment.
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An example of such a certification program is the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) DisplayFireworks Training Program, Second Edition (2007) which is available from the APA at www.americanpyro.com. It hasbeen recognized for use in certification programs administered by the State Fire Marshals of the following States:Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The following isprovided for information purposes only and has been provided by outside sources. Information concerning the notedservices has not been independently verified, nor have the services been endorsed by the NFPA or any of its technicalcommittees.Examples of certification programs for fireworks displays include those conducted through the American Pyrotechnics
Association (APA) and the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI). Both programs are recognized by several state firemarshals’ offices throughout the United States. Authorities having jurisdiction should contact the applicable tradeorganizations or groups that cover each of the activities listed in 1.13.1 for information on recognized certificationprogram(s).
The section, as currently proposed, reads as follows:An example of such a certification program is the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Display
Fireworks Training Program, Second Edition (2007) which is available from the APA at www.americanpyro.com. It hasbeen recognized for use in certification programs administered by the State Fire Marshals of the following States:Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
In addition to the American Pyrotechnics Association, the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) has the only othernationally-recognized display operator training program. The PGI display operator training program was created adecade prior to the development of the APA program and is equally, if not more, recognized throughout the country byState Fire Marshals and other AHJ’s. The PGI course is now recognized by 23 states. A detailed list of these states canbe provided upon request to the PGI. The PGI program has a database of over 500 trained and certified operators, aswell as 65 certified trainers.
The language, as currently proposed, could lead a reader to infer that the only nationallyrecognized program for fireworks operators is the APA version, when in fact there are two nationally recognizedprograms. The failure to list the PGI program, as well as any other certifying organizations for the other categories, couldresult in financial harm, as it would appear that the NFPA is steering readers in a specific direction, which could beconstrued as constituting a restraint of trade, even if unintended. In addition, as this proposed annex language applies toall of the activities listed in 1.31.1, the annex language should be clarified to indicate that it applies to all of the listedactivities.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:A.12.6.3.1 The Class I requirement associated with testing per NFPA 260,
, or with ASTM E 1353,, and the char length
of not more than 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) required with testing per NFPA 261,, or with ASTM E
1352, , areindicators that the furniture item or mattress is resistant to a cigarette ignition. A fire that smolders for an excessiveperiod of time without flaming can reduce the tenability within the room or area of fire origin without developing thetemperatures necessary to operate automatic sprinklers.The test results from NFPA 260, or from ASTM E 1353, and from NFPA 261, or from ASTM E 1352, are suitable for
classification purposes but should not be used as input into fire models, because they are not generated in units suitablefor engineering calculations. [ : A.10.3.2.1]
See public input for the corresponding body section.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:
The requirement in 13.6.6.1 brings the standard into line with the 1984 changes to ANSI/ UL 299,, and to ANSI/UL 711, .
(1) . The 1984 edition of ANSI/UL 299 requires extinguishers rated 2A or higher or 20-B or higher to be equippedwith a discharge hose. Before this change, almost all 5 lb extinguishers and many 10 lb extinguishers were equippedwith a fixed nozzle on the outlet of the extinguisher valve and no hoses. These extinguishers, rated 2A to 4A and 10B to60B are the ones used to comply with the installation requirements now contained in Chapter 6 of NFPA 10. To properlyuse one of these extinguishers, the user must keep it in the upright position, apply the dry chemical to the base of thefire, and sweep the discharge back and forth. The requirement for the addition of a hose to these extinguishers cameout of the novice fire tests sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Fire Equipment ManufacturersAssociation.The film footage of these tests shows that persons who had never used a fire extinguisher before often used both
hands to operate these extinguishers, turning the extinguisher cylinder in a horizontal position while squeezing thehandle and lever to open the valve. Sometimes they even inverted the extinguisher. The result of such actions is only apartial discharge of the extinguisher contents or possibly only the expellant gas and therefore no extinguishment of thefire. The addition of a hose also makes it much easier to direct the discharge at the base of the flames and to sweep thedischarge from side to side. The requirement to add a hose makes it more likely that the extinguisher will be used in anupright position. In fact, it is almost impossible to do otherwise, since one hand opens the valve and the other hand,which holds the hose, directs the discharge stream to the fire. It is important to note that field modification of anextinguisher is generally not allowed since the modification might not have been evaluated to comply with the testrequirements in the applicable UL extinguisher standards, and the extinguisher might not operate as intended. Thus, afixed nozzle cannot simply be removed from an extinguisher and replaced with a hose and nozzle.(3) A revision to the extinguisher standards, including ANSI/UL 299, required a maximum 30 lb of force to
remove a safety pin or pull pin from an extinguisher. This again came from the novice testing, in which some individualscould not physically remove the pin and actuate the extinguisher. The UL extinguisher standards also included a designrequirement so the pin is visible from the front of the extinguisher unless noted by the operating instructions.(4) The extinguisher standards, including the 1984 revision of ANSI/UL 299, mandated
the use of pictographic operating instructions and code symbols on all but Class D extinguishers and wheeledextinguishers. These requirements also came out of the novice fire tests, which showed many individuals taking too longto read and understand the written operating instructions. The novice tests actually developed the pictographic operatinginstructions and tested them on novice operators for effectiveness. The details of the number of instructions perpictogram came from the test program. The novice fire test was also the impetus to making the use code symbols forthe various classes of fires more understandable. The new pictographic use code symbols were also mandated in 1984as well as a uniform method of applying A, B, and C symbols to extinguishers with ABC or BC only ratings. The resultwas a uniform, consistent set of easily understood symbols that made the extinguisher more user friendly.(5) The extinguisher standards, including ANSI/UL 299, for the first time mandated that extinguisher
manufacturers have a service manual for their products.In addition, the 1984 edition of ANSI/UL 299 required a reference to the service/maintenance manual on theextinguisher nameplate. Prior to 1984, service manuals were not required. [ A.4.4.1]
Add ANSI approval designations to UL 299 and UL 711 as both UL 299 and UL 711 are ANSIapproved.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #37
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:ANSI/UL 2129, , and UL 1093,
, requires halocarbon and halogenated agent nameplates to provide safetyguidelines for avoiding overexposure to agent vapors when the agents are is discharged into confined spaces.
Delete reference to UL 1093 since UL 1093 has been withdrawn as a result of the Montreal Protocolwhich eliminated the use of halogenated agents in fire extinguishers by 2007, and make related grammatical correctionsas indicated.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Glenn Hedman, University of Illinois at Chicago / Rep. RESNA Standards Committee on Emergency Stair
Travel Devices Used by Individuals with DisabilitiesAdd the following new annex note:
Where such devices are required, they should be tested and approved as meeting RESNA Standard forAssistive Technology - Volume AT1-1: Emergency Stair Travel Devices for Individuals with Disabilities.
This is brand new and the first ANSI standard for these devices. Consistent proposals have beensubmitted to both NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bill Galloway, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee
Insert a new A.18.2.2 and renumber the remaining.The intent of this section is to allow AHJ’s specific authority to modify the access provisions of Chapter 18 to
accommodate urban street designs such as those promulgated by the Congress for New Urbanism. In acceptingmodifications to the access provisions of this code, the AHJ needs to ensure that levels of protection objective ofchapter 4 are met by providing alternative protection methods. Methods of meeting this level of protection should includefire sprinkler protection of all development within the urban design area.
Local AHJ’s are frequently being confronted with New Urban Designs that utilize reduced streetwidths, reduced turning radii and other access constraints. Although the code allows for the use of alternative methodsand materials approaches, this issue has become so frequent that code text is necessary to ensure that the AHJ isauthorized to utilize differing approaches to dealing with these access arrangements in lieu of the prescriptiverequirements of Chapter 18.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:A change from rendered animal fat to cooking oil likely will increase auto-ignition temperatures, and a
change to insulated energy-efficient cooking equipment that does not allow ease of cooling likely will result in difficultiessustaining extinguishment with systems not complying with ANSI/UL 300 or equivalent standards. [ A.10.2.3.1]
Add ANSI approval designation to UL 300 as UL 300 is ANSI approved.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #61b
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Andy Burke, Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Add new text to read as follows:When fresh cooking oil is delivered to a restaurant. it is considered to be a food product and ready to use.
It is then placed in a cooking appliance such as a deep fat fryer. After a number of cooking cycles, the oil reaches apoint at which it is considered used or "spent", "inedible", or "waste" and must be replaced. The used cooking oil, whentransported to and stored in a tank for eventual disposal. must be heated to maintain fluidity since it contains fat andgrease accumulated during repeated cooking cycles. The heating of this used oil in a metallic tank, by means of animmersion heater or similar electrical heating device. represents a potential increased fire hazard from ignition of the oilwhich could occur in the event of a heater malfunction.
1. The section as written presents practical challenges to new restaurant technologies, which entirelyeliminate manual handling of cooking oil. These systems provide personnel safety and environmental improvements toexisting manual or semi-manual oil handling operations.a. The requirements as written emphasize used, spent, and inedible cooking oil.b. For systems which include fresh cooking oil supply, tanks and components must be food grade. The steel oil burner
and industrial aboveground storage tank standards currently referenced do not anticipate food grade processes.2. The current requirements do not recognize non-metallic systems currently approved for food grade processes.
There are limitations to creating and listing metallic tanks, using the standards specified, for food grade processes.These limitations include requirements for welds and fillets for metallic tanks which conflict with food graderequirements. The proposal addresses this limitation by adding requirements for nonmetallic tanks, with an associatedrecognized engineering tank standard adapted for use with cooking oil.3. Current references to Chapter 66 and NFPA 30 are more relevant to industrial flammable and combustible liquid
tank requirements. High flash point cooking oil in a restaurant back-of-house setting represents a different, andgenerally lower, hazard than commonly anticipated by Chapter 66/NFPA 30. The exemption unifies all pertinent firesafety requirements into Section 50.6.3. This establishes the level of safety applicable to this hazard. This approach isconsistent with other exceptions inChapter 66/NFPA 30, in particular the exception for fuel oil tanks connected with oil burning equipment.4. Modifications to current requirements for venting and electrical classification have been made to accurately reflect
the level of protection for this hazard as established in Chapter 66 and NFPA 30. Recognizing the low fire hazardassociated with high flash point Class IIIB liquids, NFPA 30 permits vents from tanks storing Class IIIB liquids todischarge within a building, and permits non-classified electrical equipment for Class IIIB storage installations insidebuildings.5. The limitations for installing non-metallic tubing or piping are consistent with model building/mechanical code
requirements.6. Companion code changes have been submitted to Section 66.1.3 and NFPA 30:Section 66.1.3Add the following item (10) to Section 66.1.3(10) Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3.Add new item (10) to Section 1.1.2 of NFPA 30(10)* Commercial Kitchen Cooking Oil Storage Tank Systems located within a building and designed and installed in
accordance with Section 50.6.3 of NFPA 1,A.1.1.2(10) See ASTM D1998-06 or equivalent.
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Report on Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1_______________________________________________________________________________________________1- Log #79
Insert a new section to read:A.52.3.8.5 The intent of the third requirement is to keep electrolyte out of the eyes since it is dangerous to the mucous
membranes (including the eyes). Eye protection requirements are found in IEEE 450.The intent of the third requirement is to keep electrolyte out of the eyes since it is dangerous to the
mucous membranes (including the eyes). Eye protection requirements are found in IEEE 450.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International
Revise to read:
ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.ASTMASTM D 2859, , 2006(2011).ASTM D 4206,
, 1996 (2007).ASTM D 4207,
, last edition 1991.ASTM D 6469, , 20082011.ASTM E 84, , 2009a2012.ASTM E 119, , 2008a2012.ASTM E 502,
, 2007e1.ASTM E 814, , 2008b2011a.ASTM E 1226, 20052010.ASTM E 1352, ,2008a.ASTM E 1353,2008a.ASTM E 1354,
, 20092011b.ASTM E 1472, , 2007 (withdrawn).ASTM E 1537, , 20072012.ASTM E 1590, , 20072012.ASTM E 2019, , 2003 (2007).ASTM E 2030, , 20082009a.ASTM E 2174, , 20042010a e1.
Standards date updates.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Revise text as follows:Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
Delete reference to UL 1093 since UL 1093 has been withdrawn as a result of the Montreal Protocolwhich eliminated the use ofhalogenated agents in fire extinguishers by 2007. Add ANSI approval designation to UL 299 and UL 723 as thesestandards are ANSI approved. Update other referenced standards to most current edition as indicated.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, UL LLC
Delete text as follows:Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
Delete this section since the standard(s) it is intended to list are included in section G.1.2.19.
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MEMORANDUM TO: NFPA Staff Liaisons FROM: Amanda Kimball, Project Manager, Fire Protection Research Foundation Amy Cronin, Secretary, NFPA Standards Council DATE: 21 August 2012 SUBJECT: 2013 Research Projects in Support of NFPA Codes and Standards Process As you know, the success of NFPA’s Code Fund initiative has helped multiple NFPA Technical Committees address their small project research needs with the assistance of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF). At this time we are in the process of gathering additional small projects to continue utilizing the available resources. Thus, we are asking NFPA staff liaisons (and TC/TCC Chairs) for your help with identifying potential research projects. For the documents for which you serve as staff liaison, we are seeking your input for how a relatively small research or data project might assist your TC/TCC project on an issue they are currently dealing with, or how a small project funded by NFPA might stimulate some further research funded by others. Code Fund projects have typically been reasonably small in size (~$30K or less) and completed within one year. We also have an opportunity to provide some smaller projects to current graduate students, so no project is too small. All you need to do is fill out a “Code Fund Project Statement Form”, which can be found at www.nfpa.org/codefund along with other Code Fund information. If you have questions or have an idea and you are not sure where to begin, please feel free to contact Amanda Kimball at [email protected]. Please seek input from your TC and TCC Chairs and others as you feel appropriate. Similar to previous years, the criteria for selection will be relevance to mission, anticipated cost/benefit, no obvious other funders, sense of urgency, and the potential for the project to serve as a seed for a larger constituency funded project. The projects will be reviewed by a committee comprised of staff, Foundation Trustees, and Foundation Research Advisory Committee members. Last year (2012) we received a record of 74 requests. Of those requests, ten projects received funding in whole or in part with several others being considered as student projects. A summary of the 2012 projects is offered here to provide examples of successful submittals (further information on all FPRF projects can be found at www.nfpa.org/foundation):
• Determining the Appropriate Emergency First Responder PPE for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fires (NFPA 70E, 1851, 1855, 1951, 1971, 1975, 1999)
• Guide to Applying Reliability Based Decision Making to ITM Frequency for Fire Protection Systems and Equipment (all NFPA standards that have inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements)
• Development of Quantitative Risk Assessment Examples for Operating Rooms (NFPA 99) • Defining Emergency and Non Emergency Use of Buildings by Occupants (NFPA 1, 101, and 5000) • Assessment of Emergency Responder Performance Characteristics for All Hazards Response
• Community Paramedicine and the Integration of Health Care (New Project) • Assessment of Total Evacuation Systems of Tall Buildings (NFPA 101) • Sprinkler Protection for Cloud Ceilings (NFPA 13) • Combustible Metals Case Studies (NFPA 484) • Assessing the List of Typical Oxidizers (NFPA 400)
Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have questions. Thank you for your help with this initiative. c: TC and TCC Chairs
