AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Building Service and
Fire Protection Equipment NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Second Draft Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair Joe Jardin at 8:00 AM (CDT) on Tuesday,
June 21, 2016.
2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see page 2.
3. Approval of July 29, 2015 first draft meeting minutes. See page 6.
4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 9.
5. NFPA 101 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 43.
6. NFPA 5000 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 74.
7. NFPA 101/5000 Committee Inputs, see page 94.
8. NFPA 101/5000 Format Review.
9. Task Group Report: Mass Notification
10. Other business.
11. Future meetings.
12. Adjournment.
Enclosures
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Address List No PhoneBuilding Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF
Safety to Life
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli06/03/2016
SAF-BSF
Joseph M. Jardin
ChairFire Department City of New York16 Dexter CourtHauppauge, NY 11788NFPA Fire Service SectionAlternate: Greg Gottlieb
C 1/1/1991SAF-BSF
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli
Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
2/3/2016
SAF-BSF
Harry L. Bradley
PrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office5 West Riding DriveBel-Air, MD 21014International Fire Marshals Association
E 1/1/1991SAF-BSF
Kevin L. Brinkman
PrincipalNational Elevator Industry, Inc.925 West Center StreetEureka, IL 61530-9505National Elevator Industry Inc.Alternate: Gary L. Nuschler
M 08/17/2015
SAF-BSF
Pat D. Brock
PrincipalOklahoma State UniversityFire Protection & Safety Technology1424 West Liberty AvenueStillwater, OK 74075Alternate: Bryan Lawrence Hoskins
SE 1/1/1987SAF-BSF
Flora F. Chen
PrincipalHayward Fire Department, California777 B StreetHayward, CA 94541
E 10/20/2010
SAF-BSF
Stephen E. Dale
PrincipalCincinnati Insurance Company6200 South Gilmore RoadFairfield, OH 45014-5141
I 08/09/2012SAF-BSF
Bryan Dempsey
PrincipalVivint212 Tricia LaneHutto, TX 78634-4479Electronic Security Association
IM 12/08/2015
SAF-BSF
Paul M. Donga
PrincipalBoston Fire Department115 Southampton StreetBoston, MA 02118
E 7/20/2000SAF-BSF
Raymond A. Grill
PrincipalArup1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1110Washington, DC 20036
SE 3/2/2010
SAF-BSF
Thomas P. Hammerberg
PrincipalAutomatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.141 Sawyer LaneJasper, GA 30143Alternate: Kristian White
M 10/23/2003SAF-BSF
Jeffrey M. Hugo
PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.1088 West Borton RoadEssexville, MI 48732-1541Alternate: Robert Upson
M 7/26/2007
SAF-BSF
Claude O. Hutton
PrincipalVirginia State Fire Marshal’s Office1165 East Lee HighwayChilhowie, VA 24319
E 08/09/2012
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Address List No PhoneBuilding Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF
Safety to Life
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli06/03/2016
SAF-BSF
Michael Kellett
PrincipalState of ConnecticutOffice of the State Fire Marshal165 Capitol Avenue, Room 258Hartford, CT 06106Connecticut State Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire MarshalsAssociationAlternate: Ignatius Kapalczynski
E 7/26/2007SAF-BSF
David A. Killian
PrincipalWalt Disney Parks & ResortsMAPO Building1401 Flower StreetGlendale, CA 91201
U 8/2/2010
SAF-BSF
David L. Klepitch
PrincipalLasalle Engineering1000 York RoadWillow Grove, PA 19090
SE 8/2/2010SAF-BSF
Richard L. Klinker
PrincipalKlinker & Associates, Inc.2355 Davidsonville RoadGambrills, MD 21054Alternate: Claudia Hagood
SE 1/1/1981
SAF-BSF
Peter A. Larrimer
PrincipalUS Department of Veterans Affairs1805 Constitution BlvdValencia, PA 16059Alternate: Peter Leszczak
U 4/1/1994SAF-BSF
Daniel J. Lazarz
PrincipalEYP Architecture & Engineering470 Atlantic Avenue, 7th FloorBoston, MA 02210-2228Alternate: Kelly Finzel
SE 8/9/2011
SAF-BSF
Thomas W. McKeon
PrincipalEverest National Insurance18 Kalan Farm RoadHampton, NJ 08827-2559
I 12/08/2015SAF-BSF
James Noveh
PrincipalJefferson Parish Fire Department1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 310Jefferson, LA 70123
E 10/20/2010
SAF-BSF
Scott E. Panowitz
PrincipalBFPE International7512 Connelley DriveHanover, MD 21076Fire Suppression Systems Association
M 03/05/2012SAF-BSF
Martin H. Reiss
PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES1661 Worcester Road, Suite 501Framingham, MA 01701-5401Alternate: Kurt A. Ruchala
SE 7/1/1993
SAF-BSF
Rodger Reiswig
PrincipalTyco/SimplexGrinnell3640 Haddington CourtApopka, FL 32712-5690Alternate: Paul J. Vautour
M 01/10/2008SAF-BSF
Richard Jay Roberts
PrincipalHoneywell Fire Safety624 Hammer LaneNorth Aurora, IL 60542-9155National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: Daniel P. Finnegan
M 10/20/2010
SAF-BSF
Lawrence J. Shudak
PrincipalUL LLC333 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-2096
RT 4/15/2004
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Address List No PhoneBuilding Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF
Safety to Life
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli06/03/2016
SAF-BSF
Michael R. Szmanda
PrincipalCertification & Training CorporationM-R-J Security LLC1641 Island CourtWaconia, MN 55387
IM 8/9/2011SAF-BSF
Todd W. Warner
PrincipalBrooks Equipment Company, Inc.112 Beechridge CourtChapel Hill, NC 27517Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationAlternate: Roy C. Kimball
M 07/29/2013
SAF-BSF
Carl D. Wren
PrincipalCity of AustinDevelopment Services DepartmentOne Texas Center, Suite 200505 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX 78704
E 10/6/2000SAF-BSF
David M. Wyatt
PrincipalPacific Northwest National Laboratory-Battelle2201 South Cleveland StreetKennewick, WA 99338
U 3/2/2010
SAF-BSF
Daniel P. Finnegan
AlternateSiemens Industry, Inc.Building Technologies DivisionFire & Security2953 Exeter CourtWest Dundee, IL 60118-1724National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Richard Jay Roberts
M 10/20/2010SAF-BSF
Kelly Finzel
AlternateH2M Architects + Engineers538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th FloorMelville, NY 11747-3676Principal: Daniel J. Lazarz
SE 12/08/2015
SAF-BSF
Greg Gottlieb
AlternateHauppauge Fire District855 Wheeler RoadHauppauge, NY 11788NFPA Fire Service SectionPrincipal: Joseph M. Jardin
C 4/1/1993SAF-BSF
Claudia Hagood
AlternateKlinker and Associates, Inc.2355 Davidsonville RoadGambrills, MD 21054Principal: Richard L. Klinker
SE 7/1/1993
SAF-BSF
Bryan Lawrence Hoskins
AlternateOklahoma State University499 Cordell SouthStillwater, OK 74078Principal: Pat D. Brock
SE 10/29/2012SAF-BSF
Ignatius Kapalczynski
AlternateSimsbury Fire DistrictDeputy Fire Marshal139 Selden Hill DriveWest Hartford, CT 06107Connecticut State Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire MarshalsAssociationPrincipal: Michael Kellett
E 10/6/2000
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Address List No PhoneBuilding Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF
Safety to Life
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli06/03/2016
SAF-BSF
Roy C. Kimball
AlternateBrooks Equipment Company, Inc.PO Box 481888Charlotte, NC 28269Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationPrincipal: Todd W. Warner
M 4/15/2004SAF-BSF
Peter Leszczak
AlternateUS Department of Veterans Affairs950 Campbell AvenueWest Haven, CT 06516Principal: Peter A. Larrimer
U 11/2/2006
SAF-BSF
Gary L. Nuschler
AlternateOtis Elevator Company5 Farm Springs RoadFarmington, CT 06032-2575National Elevator Industry Inc.Principal: Kevin L. Brinkman
M 4/15/2004SAF-BSF
Kurt A. Ruchala
AlternateJensen Hughes/FIREPRO Incorporated1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2082North Andover, MA 01845JENSEN HUGHESPrincipal: Martin H. Reiss
SE 3/1/2011
SAF-BSF
Robert Upson
AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563-2164Principal: Jeffrey M. Hugo
M 10/28/2014SAF-BSF
Paul J. Vautour
AlternateTyco/SimplexGrinnell50 Technology DriveWestminster, MA 01441Principal: Rodger Reiswig
M 03/05/2012
SAF-BSF
Kristian White
AlternateSpace Age Electronics, Inc.4532 West Kennedy BoulevardPMB 295Tampa, FL 33609-2042Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Principal: Thomas P. Hammerberg
M 08/11/2014SAF-BSF
Tracy L. Vecchiarelli
Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
2/3/2016
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NFPA Technical Committee on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment
NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting Minutes July 29, 2015
InterContinental Hotel Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Joseph Jardin at 8:00 AM, July
29, 2015.
2. Introduction of committee members and guests.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
NAME COMPANY Joseph Jardin, Chair Fire Department City of New York, Rep.
NFPA Fire Service Section
Pat Brock, Principal Oklahoma State University
Stephen Dale, Principal Cincinnati Insurance Company
Daniel Finnegan, Alt. to R. Roberts Siemens Industry, Inc., Rep. National
Electrical Manufacturers Association
Raymond Grill, Principal Arup
Thomas Hammerberg, Principal Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.
Bryan Hoskins, Alt. to P. Brock Oklahoma State University
Jeffrey Hugo, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.
Ignatius Kapalczynski, Alt. to M.
Kellett
Simsbury Fire District, Rep. Connecticut State
Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire Marshals
Association
Peter Larrimer, Principal US Department of Veterans Affairs
Daniel Lazarz, Principal EYP Architecture & Engineering
Gary Nuschler, Alt. to B. Black Otis Elevator Company, Rep. National
Elevator Industry Inc.
Scott Panowitz, Principal Fire Suppression Systems Association
Martin Reiss, Principal JENSEN HUGHES
Rodger Reiswig, Principal Tyco/SimplexGrinnell
Richard Roberts, Principal Honeywell Life Safety, Rep. National
Electrical Manufacturers Association
Kurt Ruchala, Principal FIREPRO Incorporated
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Lawrence Shudak, Principal UL LLC
Robert Upson, Alt. to J. Hugo National Fire Sprinkler Association
Paul Vatour, Alt. to R. Reiswig Tyco/SimplexGrinnell
Todd Warner, Principal Brooks Equipment Company, Inc., Rep. Fire
Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
David Wyatt, Principal Pacific Northwest National Laboratory-
Battelle
Gregory Harrington, Secretary
(Nonvoting)
National Fire Protection Association
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT PRESENT (NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED)
NAME COMPANY
Harry Bradley, Principal International Fire Marshals Association
Flora Chen, Principal Hayward Fire Department, California
Paul Donga, Principal Boston Fire Department
Claude Hutton, Principal Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office
David Killian, Principal Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
David Klepitch, Principal Lasalle Engineering
Richard Klinker, Principal Klinker & Associates, Inc.
James Noveh, Principal Jefferson Parish Fire Department
Michael Szmanda, Principal Certification & Training Corporation
Carl Wren, Principal Austin Fire Department
GUESTS PRESENT
NAME COMPANY Kevin Brinkman National Elevator Industry, Inc.
Jack McNamara Bosch
3. Approval of previous meeting minutes. The May 21, 2013 meeting minutes were
approved as written and distributed. The Chair also thanked Ray Grill for serving as
acting chair at the previous two meetings.
4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. Staff delivered a presentation on the first
draft meeting procedures; see the meeting agenda for the slide handout.
5. Correlating Committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions (information only). The Chair advised the BSF committee received no direction from the Correlating
Committees for the next editions of NFPA 101 or NFPA 5000. One item was erroneously
noted for BSF, however, it was intended for BSY (TC on Building Systems). No action.
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6. NFPA 101: Ch. 9 and NFPA 5000: Ch. 55 format review. The Chair reported he has
been reviewing the formatting of the noted chapters, specifically relating to fire alarm
system requirements. The order of provisions could stand to be revised for user-
friendliness. Global committee inputs were developed indicating the committee intends to
develop second revisions to editorially reorder portions of the fire alarm provisions so as
to follow a more logical order. Staff will work with the Chair between this and the next
meeting to draft revisions.
7. Fire alarm system notification in multiple-separated occupancies. The committee
reviewed staff correspondence (see agenda attachment) relating to general evacuation
alarm requirements in buildings consisting of multiple-separated occupancies. The
committee was unable to reach consensus and indicated there is no ‘one size fits all’
answer; the answer depends on the scenario. No code revisions were developed to
address the question.
8. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. The committee resolved all public input to which it
was assigned and developed first revisions and committee input. See the NFPA 101 First
Draft Report for actions.
9. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. The committee resolved all public input to which
it was assigned and developed first revisions and committee input. See the NFPA 5000
First Draft Report for actions.
10. Other Business. The Chair appointed a task group to further review the first revisions
relating to mass notification systems and emergency communications systems. The task
group will report to the full committee at the upcoming second draft (public comment)
meeting. The task group members include: D. Finnegan (Chair); R. Grill; B. Hoskins;
Maria Marks, Siemens*; W. Moore; R. Roberts; L. Shudak; Jeff Van Kuren, Edwards-
UTC* (* denotes BLD/SAF-BSF nonmember).
11. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM, July 29, 2015.
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Public Comment No. 195-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 3.3 ]
3.3.X Deficiency.
For the purposes of inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, a condition that will or has the
potential to adversely impact the performance of a system or portion thereof but does not rise to the level of an impairment. [ 25,
2017]
3.3.X.X Critical Deficiency.
A deficiency that, if not corrected, can have a material effect on the ability of the fire protection system or unit to function as
intended in a fire event. [ 25, 2017]
3.3.X.X Noncritical Deficiency.
A deficiency that does not have a material effect on the ability of the fire protection system or unit to function in a fire event, but
correction is needed to meet the requirements of this standard or for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system
or unit. [ 25, 2017]
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
Correlates to PC-193 and committee suggestions from the first draft to add definitions to NFPA 101, extracted from NFPA 25. Definitions of critical and non-critical deficiency along with impairments were added to NFPA 1 through FR135 and FR136.
Related Public Comments for This Document
Related Comment Relationship
Public Comment No. 193-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 9.11.1]
Related Item
Public Input No. 416-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 4.6.12.1]
Public Input No. 418-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 9.11]
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Jeffrey Hugo
Organization: National Fire Sprinkler Associ
Affilliation: NFSA
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Mon May 16 10:56:03 EDT 2016
Copyright Assignment
I, Jeffrey Hugo, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both theProposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of theNFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power andauthority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Jeffrey Hugo, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. Iunderstand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as ahandwritten signature
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Public Comment No. 15-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
9.6.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall comply with NFPA 72.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
101_CCN_15.pdf 101 CC Note #15
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 15 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Negative ballot of Larrimer so as to make clear that existing audible devices need not meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 72. The committee should retain the existing performance-based language (rather than deleting it as proposed in the FR) for applicability to existing appliance installations.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Related Item
Correlating Committee Note No. 15-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 9.6.3.7]
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC
Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 09:33:43 EST 2016
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Correlating Committee Note No. 15-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC
Organization: [ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
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Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 08:24:54 EST 2016
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The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Negative ballotof Larrimer so as to make clear that existing audible devices need not meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 72. Thecommittee should retain the existing performance-based language (rather than deleting it as proposed in the FR) for applicability toexisting appliance installations.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Hopper, Howard
Hrustich, Stephen
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund
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Pauls, Jake
Quiter, James R.
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First Revision No. 1003-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
9.6.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambientsound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy comply with NFPA 72 .
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The existing language is too vague. There are more requirements in NFPA 72 that go beyond "just being able to hear" aboveambient conditions. There is the 110 max db language, the 105bd and greater requirement for visual notification, the min 15dbabove ambient in sleeping areas, etc. (From PI 27)
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Public Input No. 27-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 9.6.3.7]
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Chen, Flora F.
Donga, Paul M.
Grill, Raymond A.
Noveh, James
Szmanda, Michael R.
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Bradley, Harry L.
Brinkman, Kevin L.
Brock, Pat D.
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Hutton, Claude O.
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Killian, David A.
Klepitch, David L.
Lazarz, Daniel J.
Moore, Wayne D.
Panowitz, Scott E.
Reiswig, Rodger
Roberts, Richard Jay
Ruchala, Kurt A.
Shudak, Lawrence J.
Warner, Todd W.
Wren, Carl D.
Wyatt, David M.
Negative with Comment
Larrimer, Peter A.
The requirement for audible devices to comply with NFPA 72 is already covered in 9.6.1.3 and allows an exception for approved existing systems.This change can be interpreted to require existing audible devices to comply with NFPA 72. Existing devices may not comply with NFPA 72 butthey should comply with the verbiage that is being deleted, that is: Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and sodistributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy. If the TC doesn'tlike that existing code language, then deleting 9.6.3.7 entirely would be better than making this change that effectively states the samerequirement as that in 9.6.1.3 without the exception for approved existing installations.
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Public Comment No. 194-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
9.6.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall comply with NFPA 72 be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heardabove the average ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy .
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The intent of this proposed code change is to return the subject Section text back to the original text in the 2015 edition of NFPA 101. The new language proposed by the Technical Committee will retroactively require all existing audible alarm notification appliances in buildings to meet all the requirements in NFPA 72. I believe this was not the intent of the Technical Committee.
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First Revision No. 1003-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 9.6.3.7]
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Public Comment No. 64-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
9.6.3.7
?Audible alarm notification appliances shall
comply with NFPA 72be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level that exists under normal conditionsof occupancy .
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
See the negative comment.
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Public Comment No. 193-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 9.11.1 ]
Compliance
Whenever impairments, critical deficiencies, or non-critical deficiencies are identified in water-based fire protection systemsmaintained in accordance with NFPA 25, they shall be corrected in a time frame approved by the AHJ as required by Section 4.6.6.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The new text is similar to NFPA 1 FR135 and FR136. It establishes direction to the user for impairments, critical deficiencies, and non-critical deficiencies to comply with NFPA 25 and is correlated to NFPA 101 Section 4.6.6.
Related Public Comments for This Document
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Public Comment No. 195-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 3.3]
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Public Input No. 416-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 4.6.12.1]
Public Input No. 418-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 9.11]
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Public Comment No. 187-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.11.4 ]
9.11.4* Integrated Systems Fire Protection and Life System Test .
Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, and where two or more fire protection or life safety systems are integrated with otherbuilding systems and equipment interconnected , the integrated systems shall be tested system test shall verify the proper operationand function of such systems in accordance with NFPA 4.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The intent of this proposal is to clarify when integrated testing of fire protection systems is required. The challenge in writing a specific requirement for testing of integrated systems is ensuring that required testing of integrated features is scaled in a manner that is reasonable for a wide range of applications. The revised language addresses this concern.
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First Revision No. 1007-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 9.11.3]
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Public Comment No. 16-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 9.13 ]
Add New Section after 9.13
Additional Proposed Changes
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101_CCN_16.pdf 101 CC Note #16
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 16 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Correlating Committee Note No. 16-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 9.13 ]
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES,DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The CorrelatingCommittee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desiredchanges.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Bush, Kenneth E.
Hopper, Howard
Hrustich, Stephen
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund
Koffel, William E.
Pauls, Jake
Quiter, James R.
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First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 9.13 ]
9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 .
9.14.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.
9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the massnotification/emergency communications system.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
This first revision seeks to provide a requirement to conduct a risk analysis and create an emergency action plan for occupancieswhere required by Chapters 11-43. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus inthe 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recentincidents that occurred in our college/university campuses, and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to befollowed for life safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; WeatherTornadoes/Storms]. //
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop was held December 3–4, 2014 inCollege Park, Maryland, and was sponsored and hosted by NFPA. The resulting report highlights the need for real timecommunication systems in appropriate occupancies. //
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has a chapter dedicated to emergency communication systems. This containsthe detailed information on the risk analysis and emergency action plan as required in the above proposed sections. //
This is NOT intended to require a mass notification system. There are many elements contained within a mass notification system.The process of the risk analysis will outline what is needed based on risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be theresponsibility of the occupancy to react to the risk assessment. //
A task group has been appointed to further review the location of the proposed material in Ch. 9. The committee requests theCorrelating Committee review this action in conjunction with any related actions by the TC on Fundamentals and the occupancychapter committees to ensure the provisions are appropriately coordinated. The committee also requests the Correlating Committeereview the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment to recommend any needed changes to accommodatethe addition of the proposed language.
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This item has passed ballot
28 Eligible Voters
5 Not Returned
22 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Chen, Flora F.
Donga, Paul M.
Grill, Raymond A.
Noveh, James
Szmanda, Michael R.
Affirmative All
Bradley, Harry L.
Brinkman, Kevin L.
Brock, Pat D.
Dale, Stephen E.
Hagood, Claudia
Hammerberg, Thomas P.
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Hutton, Claude O.
Jardin, Joseph M.
Kellett, Michael
Killian, David A.
Klepitch, David L.
Lazarz, Daniel J.
Moore, Wayne D.
Panowitz, Scott E.
Reiswig, Rodger
Roberts, Richard Jay
Ruchala, Kurt A.
Shudak, Lawrence J.
Warner, Todd W.
Wren, Carl D.
Wyatt, David M.
Negative with Comment
Larrimer, Peter A.
As written, this is not ready to be accepted in the Life Safety Code. The text has numerous problems.
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Public Comment No. 110-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.14 ]
9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 .
9.14.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.
9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the massnotification/emergency communications system.
See attachment for proposed changes.
Additional Proposed Changes
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Chapter_9_Risk_Assessment_Public_Comment_NFPA_Submittal_Ver2.docx Public Comment to FR 1006 from Dan Gauvin
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The Risk Assessment in Section 9.14 should be applicable to Emergency Communication/Mass Notification Systems (both systems are addressed in NFPA 72 Chapter 24). Depending on the results of the risk analysis, either an emergency communication system or a mass notification system may sufficiently serve the need of the emergency action plan (and in some cases neither may be required).
A new section 9.14.1.2 has been added to clarify that the emergency communication/mass notification system is only needed where required by the results of the risk analysis (i.e. there are no prescriptive requirements for an emergency notification/mass notification system). The new 9.14.1.2 also replaces 9.14.3 in the first revision.
A new section 9.14.2 for Performance Design has been added. This section identifies the purpose of the risk analysis, the emergency communication/mass notification system, and the emergency communication/mass notification system emergency action plan that are necessary for identifying system design and performance requirements.
Section 9.14.2 (Considerations) from the first revision has been deleted. The public input language only identified a partial list of the considerations listed in NFPA 72 Chapter 24, and as such, this could be considered a conflict, or at the very least, create confusion between the two documents. The requirements in Section 9.14 for compliance with NFPA 72 Chapter 24 will automatically ensure all considerations will be consistently referenced.
A new section 9.14.3 has been added to identify the documentation requirements, who is responsible for the documents, and the requirement for the required documentation to be submitted to the AHJ. Without these requirements this section would be difficult to enforce.
Where applicable, references to NFPA 72 have been changed to NFPA 72, Chapter 24 (this is the NFPA 72 chapter reference for Emergency Communications Systems which also includes Mass Notification Systems).
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Proposed Public Comment to NFPA 101 First Revision 1006-NFPA 101-2015
9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass NotificationEmergency Communication/Mass Notification Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for emergency communication/mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 24 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.49.14.3.
9.14.1.2 Where required by the risk analysis in 9.14.1.1, the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 24.
9.14.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.2 Performance Design.
9.14.2.1 The purpose of the risk analysis for the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to limit or control the consequences, extent, or severity of incidents and scenarios of concern identified through a risk analysis.
9.14.2.2 The purpose of the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to communicate information about emergencies including, but not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and intentional), other dangerous situations, accidents, and natural disasters.
9.14.2.3 The purpose of the emergency action plan for the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to identify the emergency communication/mass notification system design and performance requirements in accordance with the results of the risk analysis.
9.14.3 Documentation
9.14.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and accompanying documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the registered design professional (RDP). The format and content of the documentation shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
9.14.3.2* Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, an independent review of the emergency action plan, risk assessment, and the accompanying documentation by one or more individuals possessing expertise in risk characterization for accidental and intentional hazards shall be performed.
A.9.14.3.2 These peer reviews should focus on the assumptions and methods of analysis used and on the findings. Peer reviewers should submit written assessment reports to the AHJ.
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the risk analysis required by 9.14.1, commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences of emergencies.
9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the mass notification/emergency communications system.
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Public Comment No. 198-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.14 ]
9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 .
9.14.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.
9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the massnotification/emergency communications system.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The intent of this proposed code change is to delete the proposed First Revision. The Technical Committee statement focusses on educational type occupancies; however, the proposal could cover every type of occupancy classification. In addition, the proposed text is poorly written and it also appears to contradict some requirements in NFPA 72 regarding the risk analysis, the design of the system, and the buildings emergency action plan.
Last but not least, at this time it is felt that mandating a risk analysis be conducted for every project to determine the appropriate way to provide information and instructions to people in a building(s) or outdoor spaces for every possible event (threat/emergency) condition is not the best way to proceed at this time. From a cost standpoint, it appears that to conduct a risk analysis of this magnitude prior to installing a new fire alarm system in a building will be very expensive. Therefore, until more cost data and experience is brought forth, it is recommended that a new Annex be developed so that it can be used on a voluntary basis by building owners and developers who might have a desire to install a mass notification system in their projects. (see code change that proposes new Annex C).
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Public Comment No. 207-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.14 ]
9.14
Risk Analysis forMass Notification
Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
WhereSystem . Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a
risk analysis formass notification
systemssystem shall be
provideddesigned, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.
21 through 9.14.
42 .
9.14.
2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences of emergencies1 A risk analysis for the mass notification system shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 72 to determine thenecessary emergency communication performance means needed for the specific project based on the occupant needs and potentialnatural, human, and technological caused events .
9.14.
4 Emergency Action Plan. The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the1.1 The risk analysis shall also be used as the basis for the development of the emergency communication provisions of the facilityemergency response plan.
9.14.2 The design of the mass notification
/emergency communications systemsystem shall be based on the risk analysis for the specified mass notification system .
Additional Proposed Changes
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
This is the third related proposal on this subject matter. FR 1006, Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems has been deleted and replaced with New Section 9.14, Mass Notification System. This proposed revision addresses the process for installing a mass notification system in a building. In addition, the proposed text in FR 1006 is poorly written and it also appears to contradict some requirements in NFPA 72 regarding the risk analysis, the design of the system, and the buildings emergency action plan. Therefore, the Section was revised to include a reference to NFPA 72 regarding the design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements as well as a risk analysis performed in accordance with the requirement s in NFPA 72 a mass notiification system. Proposed new Section 9.14 is needed for coordination with new Sections 38.2.2.2 and 11.8.5.
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New: 38.4.2.2 High rise buildings more than 420 feet above grade plane with an occupant load greater than 5,000 shall be provided with a mass notification system in accordance with Section 11.8.5.
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New: 11.8.5 Mass Notification System.11.8.5.1 A mass notification system shall be in accordance with the requirements in Section 9.14.
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Committee Input No. 5508-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 38.3.4.4]
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First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 9.13 ] 9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. 9.14.1 Where Required. Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 . 9.14.2 Considerations. The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations: (1) Fire and non-fire emergencies (2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility (3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations 9.14.3 Emergency Communications System. An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the risk analysis required by 9.14.1, commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences of emergencies. 9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan. The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the mass notification/emergency communications system. First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 9.13 ] 9.14 Mass Notification System. Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a mass notification system shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.1 through 9.14.2. 9.14.1 A risk analysis for the mass notification system shall be performed in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 72 to determine the necessary emergency communication performance means needed for the specific project based on the occupant needs and potential natural, human, and technological caused events. 9.14.1.1 The risk analysis shall also be used as the basis for the development of the emergency communication provisions of the facility emergency response plan. 9.14.2 The design of the mass notification system shall be based on the risk analysis for the specified mass notification system.
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Public Comment No. 65-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 9.14 ]
9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
9.14.1 Where Required.
Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 .
9.14.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.
9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the massnotification/emergency communications system.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
This section was added to hastily at the First Revision stage. Unless it is more specific to what is intended, it should not be added to the Life Safety Code until more work is done on the verbiage. The deaths that occurred due at the incidents mentioned in the committee statement (Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012) would not have been reduced in any way by adding the requirements to do a risk analysis even if a mass notification system was added as a result. This adds a lot of requirements but doesn't reduce the casualties.
In addition, a requirement to perform a risk analysis to address all non-fire emergencies is over the top for the Life Safety Code. How does one practically determine whether or not a shooting or a bombing is going to occur on their property and once these requirements are added, how does one argue that it isn’t going to occur from a liability standpoint? Newly added section 9.14.4 requires the use of the emergency action plan in accordance with 4.8 to be used for the mass notification system, but the emergency action plan in 4.8 is not mandated unless an occupancy chapter requires it to be included. Additionally, the emergency action plan in 4.8 covers much more than the notification system. If mass notification is to be included in the Life Safety Code, it should be included as a component of the emergency action plan in 4.8. Section 4.8.2 items 1, 2, 3, and 6 cover the components that should be used as a basis for the mass notification system.
4.8.2 Plan Requirements.4.8.2.1* Emergency action plans shall include the following:(1) Procedures for reporting of emergencies(2) Occupant and staff response to emergencies(3)*Evacuation, relocation, and shelter-in-place proceduresappropriate to the building, its occupancy, emergencies,and hazards(4) Appropriateness of the use of elevators(5) Design and conduct of fire drills(6) Type and coverage of building fire protection systems(7) Other items required by the authority having jurisdiction
Not requiring a risk analysis will not make buildings less safe and adding a mass notification system will not prevent a bombing or a shooting incident.
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First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 9.13]
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Public Comment No. 23-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 14.3.4.4 ]
14.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.
14.3.4.4.1
Carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.12 shall be provided in new educational occupancies in the locations specifiedas follows:
(1) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances.
(2) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from apermanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system.
(3) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attachedgarage.
(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with aseparation wall constructed of gypsum wallboard.
14.3.4.4.2
Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 14.3.4.4.1(1), the alarm signal shall be automatically transmitted toan approved on-site location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720.
14.3.4.4.3
Carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 14.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the following locations:
(1) Garages
(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.276.7.4
(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the applicablemechanical code
(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is anopen parking structure as defined in 3.3.276.7.4
(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage ismechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code
Additional Proposed Changes
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101_CCN_24.pdf 101 CC Note #24 ✓
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 24 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballot of Stashak and the Negative ballot of Shirey so as to revise Section 9.12 CO Detection and Warning Equipment to provide guidance to the various occupancy technical committees on installation and listing standards for CO detection devices in other than residential living units.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Correlating Committee Note No. 24-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 14.3.4.4]
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Correlating Committee Note No. 24-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 14.3.4.4 ]
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CommitteeStatement:
The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Affirmativewith Comment ballot of Stashak and the Negative ballot of Shirey so as to revise Section 9.12 CO Detection and WarningEquipment to provide guidance to the various occupancy technical committees on installation and listing standards for COdetection devices in other than residential living units.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
11 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
11 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bush, Kenneth E.
Hopper, Howard
Hrustich, Stephen
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund
Koffel, William E.
Pauls, Jake
Quiter, James R.
Reiswig, Rodger
Reynolds, Ronald C.
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First Revision No. 2030-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 14.3.4.4 ]
14.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.
Global FR-2035
14.3.4.4.1
Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 9.12 shall be provided in new educationaloccupancies in the locations specified as follows:
(1) On Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burningappliances .
(2) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply airregister from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system .
(3) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicatingattached garage .
(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with aseparation wall constructed of gypsum wallboard.
14.3.4.4.2
Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 14.3.4.4.1(1) , the alarm signal shall be automatically transmittedto an approved on-site location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720 .
Global FR-2035
14.3.4.4.3
Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 14.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the following locations:
(1) Garages
(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.276.7.4
(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the applicablemechanical code
(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is anopen parking structure as defined in 3.3.276.7.4
(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage ismechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
This First Revision seeks to ensure that the carbon monoxide audible alarm and trouble signal will be heard so that appropriateaction will be taken.
The objective of installing carbon monoxide detection/notification devices in occupied spaces is to wake/alert occupants so they canexit the premises. However, installations in furnace or boiler rooms, as is required by 14.3.4.4.1(1) should be designed so that aresponsible party can take immediate action if a fuel –burning appliance malfunctions, potentially spreading carbon monoxidethroughout the occupancy. Such rooms are often not regularly staffed. Therefore, the notification in such installations should soundin a constantly attended location, so that action can be taken quickly.
The term "carbon monoxide alarms" is being deleted as listing of such devices per UL 2034 is only for dwelling units. Systemdetectors are listed to UL 2075.
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Committee Notes:
Date Submitted By
Sep 2, 2015 Ron Cote Editor: FR-2035 and this FR-2030 were created to permit changes to same code text to be balloted separately.
Public Input No. 400-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 14.3.4.4]
Public Input No. 243-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 14.3.4.4]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
24 Eligible Voters
2 Not Returned
18 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
3 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Hopper, Howard
Upton, Billy E.
Affirmative All
Aaby, Mark J.
Biddle, Judy
Dannaway, Samuel S.
Day, Richard L.
Dubrowski, Victor L.
Frangiamore, Keith S.
Gandy, Max L.
Haidacher, Jeffrey L.
Kasmauskas, Dominick G.
Lazebnik, Rosa
Longhitano, Alfred J.
Marks, Maria B.
Merck, Richard E.
Roeper, Kurt A.
Savage, Sr., Michael L.
Sinsigalli, Michael L.
Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.
Wolf, Ann Marie A.
Affirmative with Comment
Stashak, Catherine L.
The State of Illinois is dealing with this situation right now. We are requiring CO detection in new and existing public schools and there is no ULlisted battery powered CO alarm that is listed for a non-residential application. UL 2075 deal with commercial CO alarms but the criteria fortriggering a 2075 CO alarm is geared to compliance with OSHA/NIOSH requirements for employees that are working in a CO environment, just asdriving a forklift truck and measured on an 8 hour time-weighted approach. UL 2034 is the listing for residential CO alarms, but they "behave andrespond" more like we would like to see in a school. It alarms when something is broken and there is a leak. The PPM trigger is a little higher (toprevent false alarms), but it is low enough that occupants can respond to the alarm and evacuate. 2034 also alleviates alarms for short spikes ofCO. New York City, the State of Virginia, and the State of California all require CO detection in commercial areas and when a battery operatedalarm is permitted, the reference is to UL 2034. Even though the 2034 listing is for residential, we like their response in the school setting. Howshould the committee deal with this?
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Negative with Comment
Mertens, Matthew J.
While this proposal has great merit, I find it flawed to a fault. The directed locations of the CO installations can be contrary to manufacturersinstallation instructions/ listings. Additionally, very large rooms adjacent to parking with a centrally located detector may be likely outside theeffectiveness desired. Lastly, While exceptions for open and mechanically ventilated parking garages is common in the code world, given the dataprovided indicating migration of the CO through drywall the requirement should stand on its own. The reality is that in many situations (especiallyin cold climates) mechanical ventilation is defeated by residents to conserve heat and/or subject to failure without notice which is when thisdetection is most important. Open parking areas are a more reasonable exception, but even here weather conditions can have a negative effect.
Shirey, Jeffrey
I am unable to find sufficient data on UL Listed carbon monoxide detectors outside the home setting. The installation of these detectors anywhereelse may negate the UL Listing.
Wassom, Mark S.
Single station carbon monoxide alarms should not be removed from the standard. There are cases where they make more sense than a fulldetection system. Single station alarms can be interconnected to avoid the unoccupied space condition. UL 2034 covers single and multiplestation CO alarms intended for residential applications, but is not limited to residential applications.
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Public Comment No. 191-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. A.9.11.4 ]
A.9.11.4
It is also recommended that Please note that NFPA 4 requires that integrated fire protection and life safety systems becommissioned in accordance with NFPA 3 periodically re-tested as specified in the integrated system test plan. In addition, forexisting systems, an integrated system test plan must be developed within 5 years of adoption of NFPA 4 .
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The current proposed annex language refers to NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems as annex material for integrated fire protection and life safety system testing. However, it is our belief that referencing NFPA 3 is not germane to the subject matter. The subject new proposed annex language is more appropriate for integrated fire protection and life safety system testing.
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First Revision No. 1007-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 9.11.3]
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Public Comment No. 197-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after B.4 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
Annex C - Mass Notification System
This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational purposes only. Information in thisannex is intended to be adopted by the jurisdiction at the discretion of the adopting jurisdiction. Additionally, information in this annex isintended to be incorporated on a voluntary basis by building owners and developers who might have a desire to install a mass notificationsystem in their projects.
Although this annex is written in mandatory language, it is not intended to be enforced or applied unless specifically adopted by thejurisdiction or, if it is being applied on a voluntary basis, by the building owner or developer.
C.1 General
C.1.1 Definitions
C.1.1.1 In-Building Mass Notification System . A system used to provide information and instructions to people in a building(s) or otherspace using intelligible voice communications and including visible signals, text, graphics, tactile, or other communication methods.
C.1.1.2 Wide-Area Mass Notification System. Wide-area mass notification systems are generally installed to provide real-timeinformation to outdoor areas and could have the capability to communicate with other notification systems provided for a campus, militarybase, municipality, or similar single or multiple contiguous areas.
C.1.1.3 Risk Analysis. A process to characterize the likelihood, vulnerability, and magnitude of incidents associated with natural,technological, and man-made disasters and other emergencies that address scenarios of concern, their probability, and their potentialconsequences.
C.2 Scope. Mass notification systems shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirementsin NFPA 72.
C.3. Risk Analysis for mass notification system . A risk analysis for the mass notification system shall be performed in accordance withthe requirements in NFPA 72 to determine the necessary emergency communication performance means needed for the specific projectbased on the occupant needs and potential natural, human, and technological caused events.
C.3.1 The risk analysis shall also be used as the basis for the development of the emergency communication provisions that are includedin the facility emergency response plan.
C.4. Design. The system design of the mass notification system shall be based on the risk analysis.
C.5. Reserved
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The intent of this proposed code change is to provide information in an annex that can be used on a voluntary basis by building owners and developers who might have a desire to install a mass notification system in their projects. At this time it is felt that mandating a risk analysis be conducted for every project to determine the appropriate way to provide information and instructions to people in a building(s) or outdoor spaces for every possible threat/emergency condition is not the best way to proceed at this time. From a cost standpoint, it appears that to conduct a risk analysis of this magnitude prior to installing a new fire alarm system in a building will be very expensive. Therefore, until more cost data and experience is brought forth, it is recommended that it be considered to be annex material so that it can be used on a voluntary basis by building owners and developers who might have a desire to install a mass notification system in their projects.
Cannot support FR 1006 as currently written.
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First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 9.13]
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I, David Frable, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both theProposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of theNFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power andauthority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Comment No. 37-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 55.2.3.7 ]
55.2.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall comply with NFPA 72.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
5000_CCN_37.pdf 5000 CC Note # 37
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note #37 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Negative ballot of Larrimer so as to make clear that existing audible devices need not meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 72. The committee should retain the existing performance-based language (rather than deleting it as proposed in the FR) for applicability to existing appliance installations.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Correlating Committee Note No. 37-NFPA 5000-2016 [Section No. 55.2.3.7]
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Correlating Committee Note No. 37-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 55.2.3.7 ]
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Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 15:24:50 EST 2016
Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Negative ballotof Larrimer so as to make clear that existing audible devices need not meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 72. Thecommittee should retain the existing performance-based language (rather than deleting it as proposed in the FR) for applicability toexisting appliance installations.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
18 Eligible Voters
2 Not Returned
15 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Newman, Michael T.
Wooldridge, Jerry
Affirmative All
DiCristina, Salvatore
Frable, David W.
Francis, Sam W.
Hansen, Raymond N.
Harrington, John C.
Hopper, Howard
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Humble, Jonathan
Jones, Gerald H.
Leavitt, Russell B.
Quiter, James R.
Roberts, Richard Jay
Shah, Faimeen
Vinci, Leon F.
Willse, Peter J.
Negative with Comment
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First Revision No. 1003-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 9.6.3.7 ]
9.6.3.7
Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambientsound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy comply with NFPA 72 .
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
The existing language is too vague. There are more requirements in NFPA 72 that go beyond "just being able to hear" aboveambient conditions. There is the 110 max db language, the 105bd and greater requirement for visual notification, the min 15dbabove ambient in sleeping areas, etc. (From PI 27)
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Public Input No. 27-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 9.6.3.7]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
28 Eligible Voters
5 Not Returned
22 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Chen, Flora F.
Donga, Paul M.
Grill, Raymond A.
Noveh, James
Szmanda, Michael R.
Affirmative All
Bradley, Harry L.
Brinkman, Kevin L.
Brock, Pat D.
Dale, Stephen E.
Hagood, Claudia
Hammerberg, Thomas P.
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Hutton, Claude O.
Jardin, Joseph M.
Kellett, Michael
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Killian, David A.
Klepitch, David L.
Lazarz, Daniel J.
Moore, Wayne D.
Panowitz, Scott E.
Reiswig, Rodger
Roberts, Richard Jay
Ruchala, Kurt A.
Shudak, Lawrence J.
Warner, Todd W.
Wren, Carl D.
Wyatt, David M.
Negative with Comment
Larrimer, Peter A.
The requirement for audible devices to comply with NFPA 72 is already covered in 9.6.1.3 and allows an exception for approved existing systems.This change can be interpreted to require existing audible devices to comply with NFPA 72. Existing devices may not comply with NFPA 72 butthey should comply with the verbiage that is being deleted, that is: Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and sodistributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy. If the TC doesn'tlike that existing code language, then deleting 9.6.3.7 entirely would be better than making this change that effectively states the samerequirement as that in 9.6.1.3 without the exception for approved existing installations.
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Clarify that that existing audible devices need not meet the requirements of the current edition of NFPA 72. It is recommended that the existingperformance-based language be retained for its applicability to existing installations.
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Public Comment No. 24-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 17.3.4.4 ]
17.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.
17.3.4.4.1
Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 55.11 shall be provided in new educationaloccupancies in the locations specified as follows:
(1) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances
(2) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from apermanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system
(3) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attachedgarage
(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with a separationwall constructed of gypsum wallboard.
17.3.4.4.2
Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 17.3.4.4.1(1), the alarm signal shall be automatically transmitted toan approved on-site location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720.
17.3.4.4.3
Carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 17.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the following locations:
(1) Garages
(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.633.11.4
(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the applicablemechanical code
(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is anopen parking structure as defined in 3.3.633.11.4.
(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage ismechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
5000_CCN_23.pdf 5000 CC Note #23 ✓
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 23 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballot of Stashak and the Negative ballot of Shirey so as to revise Section 55.11 CO Detection and Warning Equipment to provide guidance to the various occupancy technical committees on installation and listing standards for CO detection devices in other than residential living units.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Correlating Committee Note No. 23-NFPA 5000-2016 [Section No. 17.3.4.4]
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Correlating Committee Note No. 23-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 17.3.4.4 ]
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CommitteeStatement:
The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) to consider the Affirmativewith Comment ballot of Stashak and the Negative ballot of Shirey so as to revise Section 55.11 CO Detection and WarningEquipment to provide guidance to the various occupancy technical committees on installation and listing standards for COdetection devices in other than residential living units.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
18 Eligible Voters
2 Not Returned
15 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Newman, Michael T.
Wooldridge, Jerry
Affirmative All
DiCristina, Salvatore
Frable, David W.
Francis, Sam W.
Hansen, Raymond N.
Harrington, John C.
Hopper, Howard
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Humble, Jonathan
Jones, Gerald H.
Leavitt, Russell B.
Quiter, James R.
Roberts, Richard Jay
Shah, Faimeen
Vinci, Leon F.
Willse, Peter J.
Affirmative with Comment
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Laramee, Scott T.
No comment, but no way to accept as "affirmative" without accepting all as "affirmative in the ballot portal.
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First Revision No. 3001-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 17.3.4.4 ]
17.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.
Detail FR-3002
17.3.4.4.1
Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 55.11 shall be provided in new educationaloccupancies in the locations specified as follows:
(1) On Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burningappliances
(2) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply airregister from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system
(3) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicatingattached garage
(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with a separationwall constructed of gypsum wallboard.
17.3.4.4.2
Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 17.3.4.4.1(1) , the alarm signal shall be automatically transmittedto an approved on-site location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720 .
Detail FR-3002
17.3.4.4.3
Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 17.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the following locations:
(1) Garages
(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.633.11.4
(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the applicablemechanical code
(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is anopen parking structure as defined in 3.3.633.11.4 .
(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage ismechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
This First Revision seeks to ensure that the carbon monoxide audible alarm and trouble signal will be heard so that appropriateaction will be taken.
The objective of installing carbon monoxide detection/notification devices in occupied spaces is to wake/alert occupants so they canexit the premises. However, installations in furnace or boiler rooms, as is required by 17.3.4.4.1(1) should be designed so that aresponsible party can take immediate action if a fuel –burning appliance malfunctions, potentially spreading carbon monoxidethroughout the occupancy. Such rooms are often not regularly staffed. Therefore, the notification in such installations should soundin a constantly attended location, so that action can be taken quickly.
The term "carbon monoxide alarms" is being deleted as listing of such devices per UL 2034 is only for dwelling units. Systemdetectors are listed to UL 2075.
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Date Submitted By
Sep 2, 2015 Ron Cote Editor: FR-3002 and this FR-3001 were created to permit changes to same code text to be balloted separately.
Public Input No. 95-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 17.3.4.4]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
24 Eligible Voters
2 Not Returned
18 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
3 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Hopper, Howard
Upton, Billy E.
Affirmative All
Aaby, Mark J.
Biddle, Judy
Dannaway, Samuel S.
Day, Richard L.
Dubrowski, Victor L.
Frangiamore, Keith S.
Haidacher, Jeffrey L.
Jenkins, Christopher M.
Kasmauskas, Dominick G.
Lazebnik, Rosa
Longhitano, Alfred J.
Marks, Maria B.
Merck, Richard E.
Roeper, Kurt A.
Savage, Sr., Michael L.
Sinsigalli, Michael L.
Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.
Wolf, Ann Marie A.
Affirmative with Comment
Stashak, Catherine L.
The State of Illinois is dealing with this situation right now. We are requiring CO detection in new and existing public schools and there is no ULlisted battery powered CO alarm that is listed for a non-residential application. UL 2075 deal with commercial CO alarms but the criteria fortriggering a 2075 CO alarm is geared to compliance with OSHA/NIOSH requirements for employees that are working in a CO environment, just asdriving a forklift truck and measured on an 8 hour time-weighted approach. UL 2034 is the listing for residential CO alarms, but they "behave andrespond" more like we would like to see in a school. It alarms when something is broken and there is a leak. The PPM trigger is a little higher (toprevent false alarms), but it is low enough that occupants can respond to the alarm and evacuate. 2034 also alleviates alarms for short spikes ofCO. New York City, the State of Virginia, and the State of California all require CO detection in commercial areas and when a battery operatedalarm is permitted, the reference is to UL 2034. Even though the 2034 listing is for residential, we like their response in the school setting. Howshould the committee deal with this?
Negative with Comment
Mertens, Matthew J.
While this proposal has great merit, I find it flawed to a fault. The directed locations of the CO installations can be contrary to manufacturersinstallation instructions/ listings. Additionally, very large rooms adjacent to parking with a centrally located detector may be likely outside the
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effectiveness desired. Lastly, While exceptions for open and mechanically ventilated parking garages is common in the code world, given the dataprovided indicating migration of the CO through drywall the requirement should stand on its own. The reality is that in many situations (especiallyin cold climates) mechanical ventilation is defeated by residents to conserve heat and/or subject to failure without notice which is when thisdetection is most important. Open parking areas are a more reasonable exception, but even here weather conditions can have a negative effect.
Shirey, Jeffrey
I am unable to find sufficient data on UL Listed carbon monoxide detectors outside the home setting. The installation of these detectors anywhereelse may negate the UL Listing.
Wassom, Mark S.
Single station carbon monoxide alarms should not be removed from the code. There are cases where they make more sense than a full detectionsystem. Single station alarms can be interconnected to avoid the unoccupied space condition. UL 2034 covers single and multiple station COalarms intended for residential applications, but is not limited to residential applications.
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Public Comment No. 38-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 55.12 ]
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
5000_CCN_38.pdf
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 38 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 38 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
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Correlating Committee Note No. 38-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 55.12 ]
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Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 15:26:03 EST 2016
Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES,DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The CorrelatingCommittee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desiredchanges.
This action will be considered as a public comment.
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
18 Eligible Voters
2 Not Returned
15 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Newman, Michael T.
Wooldridge, Jerry
Affirmative All
DiCristina, Salvatore
Frable, David W.
Francis, Sam W.
Hansen, Raymond N.
Harrington, John C.
Hopper, Howard
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Humble, Jonathan
Jones, Gerald H.
Leavitt, Russell B.
Quiter, James R.
Roberts, Richard Jay
Shah, Faimeen
Vinci, Leon F.
Willse, Peter J.
Affirmative with Comment
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No comment, but no way to accept as "affirmative" without accepting all as "affirmative in the ballot portal.
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First Revision No. 1505-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 55.12 ]
55.13 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
55.13.1 Where Required.
Where required by another section of this Code , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance withthe requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 55.13.2 through 55.13.4 .
55.13.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 55.13.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
55.13.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where the need for such a system is identifiedby the risk analysis required by 55.13.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.
55.13.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan shall be used for the design guideline for the mass notification/emergency communicationssystem.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
CommitteeStatement:
The purpose of this revision is to provide a requirement to conduct a risk analysis and create an emergency action plan for thefacility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century inresponse to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurredin our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for life safety. [Aurora,CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]. //
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop, was held December 3–4, 2014, inCollege Park, Maryland, and was sponsored and hosted by NFPA. This report highlights the need for real time communicationsystems in appropriate occupancies. //
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This containsthe detailed information on the risk analysis and emergency action plan as required in the above proposed sections. //
This is NOT intended to require a mass notification system. There are many elements contained within a mass notification syste, theprocess of the risk analysis will outline what is needed based on risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be theresponsibility of the occupancy to react to the risk assessment. //
A task group has been appointed to further review the location of the material in Ch. 55. The committee requests the CorrelatingCommittee review this action in conjunction with related actions by the TC on Fundamentals and the occupancy committees toensure the provisions are appropriately coordinated. The committee also requests the CC review the scope of BLD-BSF torecommend any needed changes to accommodate the addition of the proposed language. //
The task group will also address the reference to an emergency action plan, which is not currently required by NFPA 5000.
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Public Input No. 73-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after 55.2]
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This item has passed ballot
28 Eligible Voters
5 Not Returned
23 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Not Returned
Chen, Flora F.
Donga, Paul M.
Grill, Raymond A.
Noveh, James
Szmanda, Michael R.
Affirmative All
Bradley, Harry L.
Brock, Pat D.
Dale, Stephen E.
Hagood, Claudia
Hammerberg, Thomas P.
Hugo, Jeffrey M.
Hutton, Claude O.
Jardin, Joseph M.
Kellett, Michael
Killian, David A.
Klepitch, David L.
Larrimer, Peter A.
Lazarz, Daniel J.
Moore, Wayne D.
Nuschler, Gary L.
Panowitz, Scott E.
Reiswig, Rodger
Roberts, Richard Jay
Ruchala, Kurt A.
Shudak, Lawrence J.
Warner, Todd W.
Wren, Carl D.
Wyatt, David M.
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Public Comment No. 57-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 55.13 ]
55.13 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.
55.13.1 Where Required.
Where required by another section of this Code , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance withthe requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 55.13.2 through 55.13.4 .
55.13.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 55.13.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
55.13.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where the need for such a system isidentified by the risk analysis required by 55.13.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potentialconsequences of emergencies.
55.13.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan shall be used for the design guideline for the mass notification/emergency communicationssystem.
See attached file for proposed changes.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
Chapter_55_Risk_Assessment_Public_Comment_NFPA_5000_Submittal_Ver2.docxPublic Comment to FR 1505 from Dan Gauvin
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
The Risk Assessment in Section 55.13 should be applicable to Emergency Communication/Mass Notification Systems (both systems are addressed in NFPA 72 Chapter 24). Depending on the results of the risk analysis, either an emergency communication system or a mass notification system may sufficiently serve the need of the emergency action plan (and in some cases neither may be required).
A new section 55.13.1.2 has been added to clarify that the emergency communication/mass notification system is only needed where required by the results of the risk analysis (i.e. there are no prescriptive requirements for an emergency notification/mass notification system). The new 55.13.1.2 also replaces 55.13.3 in the first revision.
A new section 55.13.2 for Performance Design has been added. This section identifies the purpose of the risk analysis, the emergency communication/mass notification system, and the emergency communications/mass notification system emergency action plan that are necessary for identifying system design and performance requirements.
Section 55.13.2 (Considerations) in the first revision has been deleted. The public input language only identified a partial list of the considerations listed in NFPA 72 Chapter 24, and as such, this could be considered a conflict, or at the very least, create confusion between the two documents. The requirements in Section 55.13 for compliance with NFPA 72 Chapter 24 will automatically ensure all considerations will be consistently referenced.
A new section 55.13.3 has been added to identify the documentation requirements, who is responsible for the documents, and the requirement for the required documentation to be submitted to the AHJ. Without these requirements this section would be difficult to enforce.
Where applicable, references to NFPA 72 have been changed to NFPA 72, Chapter 24 (this is the NFPA 72 chapter reference for Emergency Communications Systems which also includes Mass Notification Systems).
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Proposed Public Comment to NFPA 101 First Revision 1505-NFPA 5000-2015
55.13 Risk Analysis for Mass NotificationEmergency Communication/Mass Notification Systems.
55.13.1 Where Required.
55.13.1.1 Where required by another section of this Code, a risk analysis for emergency communication/mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 24 and the provisions of 55.13.2 through 55.13.455.13.3.
55.13.1.2 Where required by the risk analysis in 55.13.1.1, the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 24.
55.13.2 Considerations.
The risk analysis required by 55.13.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:
(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies
(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility
(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations
55.13.2 Performance Design.
55.13.2.1 The purpose of the risk analysis for the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to limit or control the consequences, extent, or severity of incidents and scenarios of concern identified through a risk analysis.
55.13.2.2 The purpose of the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to communicate information about emergencies including, but not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and intentional), other dangerous situations, accidents, and natural disasters.
55.13.2.3 The purpose of the emergency action plan for the emergency communication/mass notification system shall be to identify the emergency communication/mass notification system design and performance requirements in accordance with the results of the risk analysis.
55.13.3 Documentation
55.13.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and accompanying documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the registered design professional (RDP). The format and content of the documentation shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
55.13.3.2* Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, an independent review of the emergency action plan, risk assessment, and the accompanying documentation by one or more individuals possessing expertise in risk characterization for accidental and intentional hazards shall be performed.
A.55.13.3.2 These peer reviews should focus on the assumptions and methods of analysis used and on the findings. Peer reviewers should submit written assessment reports to the AHJ.
55.13.3 Emergency Communications System.
An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the risk analysis required by 55.13.1, commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences of emergencies.
55.13.4 Emergency Action Plan.
The completed emergency action plan shall be used for the design guidline for the mass notification/emergency communications system.
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Committee Input No. 1008-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]
The TC on Building Services and Fire Protection Equipment intends to draft revisions at thepublic comment stage to editorially revise Section 9.6 for user-friendliness. No technicalrevisions are intended as part of this activity.
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Submittal Date: Mon Aug 03 12:23:51 EDT 2015
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Committee Statement: A task group has been appointed to draft editorial revisions as noted in the CI.
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Committee Input No. 1506-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]
The TC on Building Services and Fire Protection Equipment intends to draft revisionsat the public comment stage to editorially revise Section 55.2 for user-friendliness. Notechnical revisions are intended as part of this activity.
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Committee Statement: A task group has been appointed to draft editorial revisions as noted in the CI.
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