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AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (SAF-BSF/BLD-BSF) NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 A2020 Second Draft Meeting Thursday-Friday June 13-14, 2019 Thursday 8:00-5:00 pm Friday 8:00-12:00 pm Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indianapolis, IN

1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair R. Grill at 8:00 a.m. on June 13, 2019.

2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see page 02.

3. Approval of July 25, 2018 second draft meeting minutes. See page 06.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 08.

5. Correlating Committee Notes for BSF. See page 26.

6. NFPA 101 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 27.

7. NFPA 5000 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 77.

8. Committee Input Review. For NFPA 101 First Draft Committee Inputs, see page 94. For NFPA 5000 First Draft Committee Inputs, see page 101.

9. Mass Notification Task Group. J. Quiter (Task Group Chair).

10. Energy Storage Systems Task Group. H. Hopper (Task Group Chair).

11. Other business.

12. Future meetings.

13. Adjournment.

Page 1 of 104 Address List No Phone 05/22/2019 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF Safety to Life Raymond A. Grill SE 3/2/2010 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli 2/3/2016 Chair SAF-BSF Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting) SAF-BSF Arup National Fire Protection Association 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1110 One Batterymarch Park Washington, DC 20036 Quincy, MA 02169-7471

Jodi S Balido U 08/17/2018 Harry L. Bradley E 1/1/1991 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Dominion Energy Services Inc Maryland State Fire Marshals Office 701 E Cary Street, Ojrp 4th Floor 5 West Riding Drive Richmond, VA 23219 Bel-Air, MD 21014 Edison Electric Institute International Fire Marshals Association

Kevin L. Brinkman M 08/17/2015 Pat D. Brock SE 1/1/1987 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF National Elevator Industry, Inc. Oklahoma State University 925 West Center Street Fire Protection & Safety Technology Eureka, IL 61530-9505 1424 West Liberty Avenue National Elevator Industry Inc. Stillwater, OK 74075 Alternate: Marc Mueller Alternate: Bryan Lawrence Hoskins

Flora F. Chen E 10/20/2010 Stephen E. Dale I 08/09/2012 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Hayward Fire Department, California Cincinnati Insurance Company 777 B Street 6200 South Gilmore Road Hayward, CA 94541 Fairfield, OH 45014-5141 Alternate: Justin Yates

Bryan Dempsey IM 12/08/2015 Paul M. Donga E 7/20/2000 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Vivint Boston Fire Department 212 Tricia Lane 115 Southampton Street Hutto, TX 78634-4479 Boston, MA 02118 Electronic Security Association

Jeffrey M. Hugo M 7/26/2007 Claude O. Hutton E 08/09/2012 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office 1088 West Borton Road 1165 East Lee Highway Essexville, MI 48732-1541 Chilhowie, VA 24319 Alternate: Robert Upson

Joseph M. Jardin C 1/1/1991 Principal SAF-BSF Fire Department City of New York 16 Dexter Court Hauppauge, NY 11788 NFPA Fire Service Section Alternate: Greg Gottlieb

Page 2 of 104 1 Address List No Phone 05/22/2019 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF Safety to Life Michael Kellett E 7/26/2007 David A. Killian U 8/2/2010 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF State of Connecticut Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Office of the State Fire Marshal MAPO Building 450 Columbus Boulevard 1401 Flower Street Hartford, CT 06103 Glendale, CA 91201 Connecticut State Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire Marshals Association Alternate: Ignatius Kapalczynski

Richard L. Klinker SE 1/1/1981 Peter A. Larrimer U 4/1/1994 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Klinker & Associates, Inc. US Department of Veterans Affairs 2355 Davidsonville Road 1805 Constitution Boulevard Gambrills, MD 21054 Valencia, PA 16059 Alternate: Claudia Hagood Alternate: Peter Leszczak

Daniel J. Lazarz SE 8/9/2011 Scott E. Panowitz M 03/05/2012 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF EYP Architecture & Engineering BFPE International 470 Atlantic Avenue, 7th Floor 7512 Connelley Drive Boston, MA 02210-2228 Hanover, MD 21076 Alternate: Kelly Finzel Fire Suppression Systems Association

Ray F. Reed L 04/11/2018 Rodger Reiswig M 01/10/2008 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Highrise Fire Consultants Johnson Controls 3271 Katy Court East 3640 Haddington Court Midlothian, TX 76065 Apopka, FL 32712-5690 International Association of Fire Fighters

Richard Jay Roberts M 10/20/2010 Kurt A. Ruchala SE 3/1/2011 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Honeywell Fire Safety JENSEN HUGHES 624 Hammer Lane 100 Quannapewitt Parkway, Suite 401 North Aurora, IL 60542-9155 Wakefield, MA 01880 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Alternate: Joseph J. Watson Alternate: Daniel P. Finnegan

Lawrence J. Shudak RT 4/15/2004 Michael R. Szmanda IM 8/9/2011 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF UL LLC Certification & Training Corporation 333 Pfingsten Road M-R-J Security LLC Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 1641 Island Court Waconia, MN 55387

Page 3 of 104 2 Address List No Phone 05/22/2019 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF Safety to Life Todd W. Warner M 07/29/2013 Carl D. Wren E 10/6/2000 Principal SAF-BSF Principal SAF-BSF Brooks Equipment Company, Inc. City of Austin 112 Beechridge Court Development Services Department Chapel Hill, NC 27517 One Texas Center, Suite 700 Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association 505 Barton Springs Road Alternate: Roy C. Kimball Austin, TX 78704

David M. Wyatt U 3/2/2010 Kristian White M 08/11/2014 Principal SAF-BSF Voting Alternate SAF-BSF Pacific Northwest National Laboratory-Battelle Space Age Electronics, Inc. 2201 South Cleveland Street 58 Chocksett Road Kennewick, WA 99338 Sterling, MA 01564 Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.

Daniel P. Finnegan M 10/20/2010 Kelly Finzel SE 12/08/2015 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF Siemens Industry, Inc. H2M Architects + Engineers Building Technologies Division 538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor Fire & Security Melville, NY 11747-3676 2953 Exeter Court Principal: Daniel J. Lazarz West Dundee, IL 60118-1724 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Principal: Richard Jay Roberts

Greg Gottlieb C 4/1/1993 Claudia Hagood E 7/1/1993 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF Hauppauge Fire District Klinker and Associates, Inc. 855 Wheeler Road 2455 Symphony Lane Hauppauge, NY 11788 Gambrills, MD 21054 NFPA Fire Service Section Principal: Richard L. Klinker Principal: Joseph M. Jardin

Bryan Lawrence Hoskins SE 10/29/2012 Ignatius Kapalczynski E 10/6/2000 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF Oklahoma State University Simsbury Fire District 499 Cordell South Deputy Fire Marshal Stillwater, OK 74078 139 Selden Hill Drive Principal: Pat D. Brock West Hartford, CT 06107 Connecticut State Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire Marshals Association Principal: Michael Kellett

Roy C. Kimball M 4/15/2004 Peter Leszczak U 11/2/2006 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF Brooks Equipment Company, Inc. US Department of Veterans Affairs 10926 David Taylor Drive, Suite 300 950 Campbell Avenue Charlotte, NC 28262 West Haven, CT 06516 Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association Principal: Peter A. Larrimer Principal: Todd W. Warner

Page 4 of 104 3 Address List No Phone 05/22/2019 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment SAF-BSF Safety to Life Marc Mueller M 12/07/2018 Robert Upson M 10/28/2014 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF Thyssenkrupp Elevator National Fire Sprinkler Association 9280 Crestwyn Hills Drive 514 Progress Drive, Suite A Memphis, TN 38125 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 National Elevator Industry Inc. Principal: Jeffrey M. Hugo Principal: Kevin L. Brinkman

Joseph J. Watson SE 12/06/2017 Justin Yates I 08/03/2016 Alternate SAF-BSF Alternate SAF-BSF JENSEN HUGHES Cincinnati Insurance Company 117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 1002 8300 Sapphire Drive Warwick, RI 02886 Alexander, AR 72002-9288 Principal: Kurt A. Ruchala Principal: Stephen E. Dale

Tracy L. Vecchiarelli 2/3/2016 Staff Liaison SAF-BSF National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471

Page 5 of 104 4 MINUTES NFPA Technical Committee on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 A2020 First Draft Meeting Wednesday-Thursday, July 25-26, 2018 Wednesday 8:00-5:00 pm Thursday 8:00-12:00 pm Minneapolis Marriott City Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota

1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chair R. Grill at 8:00 a.m. on July 25, 2018 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2. Attendance roll-call. Staff called the roll and recorded the members who responded as being present.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY Raymond Grill, Chair Arup Harry Bradley, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Rep.: International Fire Marshal’s Association Kevin Brinkman, Principal National Elevator Industry, Inc. Stephen Dale, Principal Cincinnati Insurance Company Jeffrey Hugo, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Michael Kellett, Principal Connecticut State Fire Marshal/Connecticut Fire Marshals Association Peter Larrimer, Principal US Department of Veterans Affairs Scott Panowitz, Principal BFPE International Rep.: Fire Suppression Systems Association Ray Reed, Principal Highrise Fire Consultants Rep.: International Association of Fire Fighters Rodger Reiswig, Principal Johnson Controls Richard Roberts, Principal Honeywell Fire Safety Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Kurt Ruchala, Principal JENSEN HUGHES Lawrence Shudak, Principal UL LLC Michael Szmanda, Principal Certification & Training Corporation Todd Warner, Principal Brooks Equipment Company Inc. Rep.: Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association Carl Wren, Principal City of Austin Daniel Finnegan, Alt. to R. Siemens Industry, Inc. Roberts Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Bryan Hoskins, Principal Oklahoma State University Robert Upson, Alt. to J. Hugo National Fire Sprinkler Association Joseph Watson, Alt. to K. Ruchala JENSEN HUGHES Tracy Vecchiarelli, Secretary National Fire Protection Association (Nonvoting)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT (NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED)

NAME COMPANY Flora Chen, Principal Hayward Fire Department, California Bryan Dempsey, Principal Vivint Rep.: Electronic Security Association

Page 6 of 104 Paul Donga, Principal Boston Fire Department Claude Hutton, Principal Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office Joseph Jardin, Principal Fire Department City of New York Rep.: NFPA Fire Service Section David Killian, Principal Walt Disney Parks & Resorts David Klepitch, Principal Lasalle Engineering Richard Klinker, Principal Klinker & Associates, Inc. Daniel Lazarz, Principal EYP Architecture & Engineering David Wyatt, Principal Pacific Northwest National Laboratory-Battelle Kristian White, Voting Alternate Space Age Electronics, Inc.

GUESTS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY Jodi Balido Dominion Energy/Electric Edison Inst. Joseph Groupmann AECOM Fire Prot. Marc Mueller NEII Jen Sisco NFPA

3. Previous meeting minutes. The minutes of the June 21, 2016 second draft meeting minutes were approved as submitted.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. Staff explained the revision schedule and particulars for committee actions at the First Draft meeting via the slides included in the agenda.

5. Correlating committee minutes with direction for 2021 editions. The committee reviewed the subject areas raised by the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Correlating Committees relative to BSF.

6. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. All NFPA 101 Public Inputs (PI) were addressed. First Revisions (FR) and Committee Inputs (CI) were prepared as needed.

7. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. All NFPA 5000 Public Inputs (PI) were addressed. First Revisions (FR) and Committee Inputs (CI) were prepared as needed.

8. Mass Notification Task Group. A task group was developed to review mass notification and risk analysis. The task group members included D. Finnegan (chair), C. Wren, B. Hoskins, R. Reiswig, K. Ruchala, S. Panowitz, P. Larrimer. The task group met during a break and developed language. The task group was assigned to continue working to develop annex material defining risk analysis and providing examples of different levels of effort.

9. Energy Storage Systems Task Group. The task group on energy storage systems had not met yet prior to the meeting. A CI was developed as a placeholder to reference 855 once it is published. The task group was assigned to review the draft of 855 online (First and Second Draft) before the next meeting.

10. Other business. None.

11. Future meetings. The next committee meeting will be sometime in the summer of 2019. Exact dates TBD.

12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.

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NFPA 101 & NFPA 5000 Core Second Draft Meetings

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana

June 10-14, 2019

IT’S A BIG WORLD. LET’S PROTECT IT TOGETHER.TM

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At this and all NFPA committee meetings, we are concerned with your safety.

If the fire alarm sounds, please egress the building.

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting Members:

• Please verify/update your contact information on roster attached to sign-in list. • Members categorized in any interest category who have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to issues addressed by the TC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on those issues throughout the process.

NFPA Second Draft Meeting Guests:

• All guests are required to sign in and identify their affiliations. • Participation is limited to TC members or those individuals who have previously requested time to address the committee. • Participation by other guests is permitted at the Chair’s discretion.

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Members and Guests: • Use of audio recorders or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this meeting is not permitted.

Annual 2020 Revision Cycle – Key Dates • Public Input Stage (First Draft):  First Draft Meeting: July 23-27 and August 20-23, 2018  Posting of First Draft for Balloting Date: before October 17, 2018  Posting of First Draft for Public Comment: February 27, 2019 • Comment Stage (Second Draft):  Public Comment Closing Date: May 8, 2019  Second Draft Meeting Period: June 10-14 and July 8-12, 2019  Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: September 11, 2019  Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: January 22, 2020 • Tech Session Preparation:  NITMAM Closing Date: February 19, 2020  NITMAM / CAM Posting Date: April 1, 2020  NFPA Technical Meeting: June 17, 2020 (Orlando) • Standards Council Issuance:  Issuance of Documents with CAM: August 14, 2020

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting Voting During the Second Draft Meeting:

• Either Principal or Alternate can vote, not both. • All Principals are encouraged to have an Alternate. • Voting (simple majority) during meeting is used to establish a base position on Second Revisions. • Voting (simple majority) during meeting is also used to establish Public Comment resolution responses.

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General Procedures: • Follow Robert’s Rules of Order • Discussion requires a motion

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Committee Member Actions: • Member addresses the chair. • Receives recognition from the chair. • Member introduces the motion. • Another member seconds the motion.

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Committee Chair Actions: • Restates the motion • Calls for discussion • Ensures all issues have been heard • Calls for a vote • Announces the vote result

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting Motion to End Debate, Previous Question, or to “Call the Question” • Not in order when another member has the floor • Requires a second • Not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate • 2/3 affirmative vote immediately closes debate, returns to the original motion • Less than 2/3 allows debate to continue

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Committee Actions and Motions: • Reject but Hold the Comment (PC) • Reject the Comment (PC) • Reject the Comment but See Related Second Revision (SR) • Accept and Create a Second Revision (SR)

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Reject but Hold a Public Comment (PC): • Committee develops a committee statement to respond to (i.e., reject) a Public Comment. • Committee indicates in statement its reasons for not accepting the recommendation. • PC response does not get balloted. • PC will appear as a PI during the First Draft meeting of the next cycle

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Reject the Comment (PC): • Committee develops a committee statement to respond to (i.e., reject) a Public Comment. • Committee indicates in statement its reasons for not accepting the recommendation. • PC response does not get balloted.

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Reject the Comment but See Second Revision (SR): • SR is created to change current text or add new text based on the PC. • Committee statement is developed to substantiate the change. • Associated PCs get a committee response, often simply referring to the relevant SR. • Each SR gets balloted.

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Accept and Create Second Revision (SR): • SR is created to change current text or add new text exactly as the PC recommends. • Committee statement is developed to substantiate the change. • Each SR gets balloted.

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Committee Statements: • All Public Comments must receive a Committee Statement. • A valid technical reason must be provided. • Vague references to “intent” should not be used. • Reasons for why the submitter’s substantiation is inadequate should be provided. • A Second Revision should be referenced if it addresses the intent of the submitter’s Public Comment.

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Formal Voting on Second Revisions • In-meeting votes establish a base committee position on the development of Second Revisions (SRs). • SRs are secured by electronic balloting (≥2/3 of completed ballots affirmative, and affirmative by ≥1/2 voting members). • Only the results of the electronic ballot determine the official position of the committee on the Second Draft.

NFPA Second Draft Meeting Ballots:

• Only Second Revisions (SR) are balloted  Public Comments and Committee Statements not balloted  Reference materials are available • Second Draft, PC, CC, and CS • Voting options:  Affirmative on all SRs  Affirmative on all SRs with exceptions specifically noted • Ballot provides option to vote affirmative with comment • Vote to reject or abstain requires a reason

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting Electronic Balloting: • Ballot system is web-based. • Alternates are encouraged to complete ballots. • Ballot session will time out after 90 minutes. • Use “submit” to save your work – ballots can be revised until the balloting period is closed.

NFPA Second Draft Meeting • Click link provided in ballot email. • Sign in with NFPA.org username and password.

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting • Select either ‘Affirmative All’ or ‘Affirmative with Exception(s)’.

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• Use “See SR- #” link to review all First Revisions. • Use “edit election” to change individual votes or to modify vote after submitting ballot.

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting • Make selection: Affirmative with Comment, Negative, or Abstain • No selection defaults to affirmative • Must include comment (reason) on each vote other than Affirmative

NFPA Second Draft Meeting • To complete ballot, click ‘Participant Consent and Submit’. • Return to edit any votes by ballot due date.

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NFPA Second Draft Meeting Balloting: • Initial ballot • Circulation of negatives and comments – electronic balloting re-opened to permit members to change votes • Any Second Revision that fails ballot becomes a Committee Comment (CC)

Legal Antitrust Matters: • Must comply with state and federal antitrust laws • Participants are to conduct themselves in strict accordance with these laws • Read and understand NFPA’s Antitrust Policy which can be accessed at nfpa.org/regs

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Legal Antitrust Matters (cont’d): • Participants must avoid any conduct, conversation or agreement that would constitute an unreasonable restraint of trade • Conversation topics that are off limits include:  Profit, margin, or cost data  Prices, rates, or fees  Selection, division or allocation of sales territories, markets or customers  Refusal to deal with a specific business entity

Legal Antitrust Matters (cont’d):

• NFPA’s standards development activities are based on openness, honesty, fairness and balance • Participants must adhere to the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards and the Guide for the Conduct of Participants in the NFPA Standards Development Process which can accessed at nfpa.org/regs • Follow guidance and direction from your employer or other organization you may represent

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Legal Antitrust Matters (cont’d): • Manner is which standards development activity is conducted can be important • The Guide of Conduct requires standards development activity to be conducted with openness, honesty and in good faith • Participants are not entitled to speak on behalf of NFPA • Participants must take appropriate steps to ensure their statements whether written or oral and regardless of the setting, are portrayed as personal opinions, not the position of NFPA • Be sure to ask questions if you have them

Legal Patents: • Disclosures of essential patent claims should be made by the patent holder • Patent disclosures should be made early in the process • Others may also notify NFPA if they believe that a proposed or existing NFPA standard includes an essential patent claim • NFPA has adopted and follows ANSI’s Patent Policy • It is the obligation of each participant to read and understand NFPA’s Patent Policy which can accessed at nfpa.org/regs

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Current and Previous About Next Edition Technical Committee Editions • Document scope • Issued TIAs, FIs, Errata • Revision cycle schedule • Committee name and • Table of contents • Archived revision • Posting & closing dates staff liaison • Articles information such as • Submit public • Committee scope and • Research and statistical meeting and ballot input/comments via responsibility reports information, First Draft electronic submission • Committee list with Reports (previously • Latest codes and system. private information ROPs), Second Draft standards news on NFPA • Meeting and ballot • Committee documents Reports (previously Today blog feed information (codes & standards) in ROCs), and Standards • First Draft Report and PDF format • Free access Council and NITMAM Second Draft Report • Committees seeking information • NITMAM information members • Standard Council • Online committee Decisions membership application • Private TC info (*red asterisk) • Ballot circulations, informational ballots and other committee info

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Questions?

NFPA 101 & NFPA 5000 Document Information Pages

• www.nfpa.org/101 • www.nfpa.org/5000

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1. Scopes: Review recommendations from CC Task Group on TC Scopes related to security. (see 101 CC Minute Item 7.a.vi)

2. Sprinklers. The 2019 ed of NFPA 13 was completely reorganized. Any specific references to NFPA 13 section numbers should be reviewed. (see 101 CC Minute Item 4.b)

3. Fire Doors: Review the new “unless prohibited” language re. Existing, nonrated, factory-or field-applied protective plates on fire doors (8.7.1.4 FR -6586). (see 101 CC Minute Item 8.c)

4. Carbon Monoxide: Review the requirements for CO within each chapter and replace any NFPA 720 references with NFPA 72. (see 5000 CC Minute Item 9.a.i) a. See 101 Section 9.12 b. See 5000 Section 55.11

5. Security: Review the new Chapter 56 on Security and determine if the TC would like to include a reference to Chapter 56. If so, the reference should go at the end of the X.3 section. Also review the new scoping statement in 4.1.7.

6. ANSI A117.1: BSY is retaining references to the 2009 edition of ICC/ANSI A117.1 through the 2010 ADA requirements in Ch 12. All other references to the A117.1 will reference the 2017 edition. Review any references to ICC/ANSI A117.1 within chapter 9 and 55. (see 5000 CC Minute Item 9.a.iv)

7. Electrical Supervision: Occupancy chapters have been asked to consider referencing “electrically supervised” where 101 chapters reference “supervised”. See FRs 8017 through 8034. (see 5000 CC Minute Item 9.b.1) a. Should something in NFPA 5000 Chapter 55 be clarified for the TCs that electrical supervision is not a blanket requirement? (question from Tracy Vecchiarelli)

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Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 101-2019 [ Global Input ]

Suggest that throughout the document, where “communicaons system” is used, consider replacement with the text “emergency communications system” for added precision and clarity. A definition and related annex material for emergency communications system based on NFPA 72 was also suggested via PC 149.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

It is important that we be clear when using broad terms such as “communications”. The term "communications" has very broad meaning and is used in many NFPA documents, including NFPA 110, 101, 72 and 1221 in several differing contexts. For example, "communications" in differing documents might reference any of the following:

Emergency communication system – Like an in-building fire phone system, Occupant notification – like fire alarm or voice notification system which advises to evacuate or take cover, Public safety communication system – Like 911, Fire fighter radio communication system, Communications between alarm devices or between alarms and fire panels and monitoring stations, Communications between the protected premise and monitoring stations, Communications between monitoring stations and emergency facilities.

This causes some confusion, specifically when AHJs attempt to determine how requirements might be applied to telecommunications as a whole. While NFPA 101 is one of the best documents with respect to how it clearly references Communications Systems, there is still room for improvement. The term is used, but not defined. To add clarity, a definition should be added and the phrase should be modified where used with the term “Emergency”.

This will add specificity wherever the term "communication" is used and make the conveyed information clear and more consistently applied.

Related Public Comments for This Document

Related Comment Relationship Public Comment No. 149-NFPA 101-2019 [New Provides definition for Emergency Section after 3.3.73] Communications System Related Item • PI-305

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Richard Kluge Organization: Ericsson Affiliation: Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 03 15:57:40 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 149-NFPA 101-2019 [ New Section after 3.3.73 ]

*Emergency Communications System – A system for the protection of life by indicating the existence of an emergency situation and communicating information necessary to facilitate and appropriate response and action. [ 72 :3.3.90] New Corresponding Annex Material: * An Emergency Communications System is normally a dedicated and limited application system. The definition is not intended to include the Emergency Services Communication Systems as addressed in NFPA 1221, nor to address the Public Switched Telecommunications Network which includes landline, cellular, cable and IP based communication systems as addressed in NFPA 72.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

It is important that we be clear when using broad terms such as “communications”. The term "communications" has a very broad meaning and is used in many NFPA documents, including NFPA 110, 101, 72 and 1221 in several differing contexts. For example, "communications" in differing documents might reference any of the following:

This causes some confusion, specifically when AHJs attempt to determine how requirements might be applied to telecommunications as a whole.

While NFPA 101 is one of the best documents with respect to how it clearly references Communications Systems, there is still room for improvement. The term is used, but not defined. To add clarity, a definition should be added and the phrase should be modified where used with the term “Emergency”.

This will add specificity wherever the term "communication" is used and make the conveyed information clear and more consistently applied.

A related PC suggest that throughout the document, where “communication system” is used, consider replacement with the text Emergency Communications System for added precision and clarity.

Related Public Comments for This Document

Related Comment Relationship Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 101-2019 PC-150 provides for global addition of "emergency" as [Global Input] modifier to "communications services" Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 101-2019 [Global Input] Public Comment No. 151-NFPA 101-2019 [Section No. 9.6] Public Comment No. 152-NFPA 101-2019 [Section No. 11.8.4.2.1] Related Item • PI-305

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Richard Kluge Organization: Ericsson Affiliation: Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Page 28 of 104

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Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 03 15:43:20 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 151-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6 ]

9.6 Fire Detection, Alarm, and Communications and Notification Systems. 9.6.1 * General. 9.6.1.1 The provisions of Section 9.6 shall apply only where specifically required by another section of this Code. 9.6.1.2 Fire detection, alarm, and communications and notification systems installed to make use of an alternative permitted by this Code shall be considered required systems and shall meet the provisions of this Code applicable to required systems. 9.6.1.3 Fire alarm systems required by this Code shall be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 unless otherwise permitted by 9.6.1.4. 9.6.1.4 An approved existing installation shall be permitted to be continued in use and shall comply with 9.6.1.5. 9.6.1.5 * To ensure operational integrity, the fire alarm system shall have an approved maintenance and testing program complying with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. 9.6.1.6 Fire alarm system impairment procedures shall comply with NFPA 72. 9.6.2 Signal Initiation. 9.6.2.1 Where required by other sections of this Code, actuation of the fire alarm system shall occur by any or all of the following means of initiation but shall not be limited to such means: (1) Manual fire alarm initiation (2) Automatic detection (3) Extinguishing system operation 9.6.2.2 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be used only for fire-protective signaling purposes. Combination fire alarm and guard’s tour stations shall be permitted. 9.6.2.3 A manual fire alarm box shall be provided as follows, unless modified by another section of this Code: (1) For new alarm system installations, the manual fire alarm box shall be located within 60 in. (1525 mm) of exit doorways. (2) For existing alarm system installations, the manual fire alarm box either shall be provided in the natural exit access path near each required exit or within 60 in. (1525 mm) of exit doorways. 9.6.2.4 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be mounted on both sides of grouped openings over 40 ft (12.2 m) in width, and within 60 in. (1525 mm) of each side of the opening. 9.6.2.5 * Additional manual fire alarm boxes shall be located so that, on any given floor in any part of the building, no horizontal distance on that floor exceeding 200 ft (61 m) shall need to be traversed to reach a manual fire alarm box.

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9.6.2.6 * For fire alarm systems using automatic fire detection or waterflow detection devices to initiate the fire alarm system in accordance with Chapters 11 through 43, not less than one manual fire alarm box, located as required by the authority having jurisdiction, shall be provided to initiate a fire alarm signal. 9.6.2.7 * Manual fire alarm boxes shall be accessible, unobstructed, and visible. 9.6.2.8 Where a sprinkler system provides automatic detection and alarm system initiation, it shall be provided with an approved alarm initiation device that operates when the flow of water is equal to or greater than that from a single automatic sprinkler. 9.6.2.9 Where a total (complete) coverage smoke detection system is required by another section of this Code, automatic detection of smoke in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided in all occupiable areas in environments that are suitable for proper smoke detector operation. 9.6.2.10 Smoke Alarms. 9.6.2.10.1 Where required by another section of this Code, single-station and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.4, 9.6.2.10.5, 9.6.2.10.7, or 9.6.2.10.8. 9.6.2.10.2 Where automatic smoke detection is required by Chapters 11 through 43, smoke alarms shall not be used as a substitute. 9.6.2.10.3 Smoke Alarms in Sleeping Rooms. 9.6.2.10.3.1 In new construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.1 shall be January 1, 2023. 9.6.2.10.3.2 In existing construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.2 shall be January 1, 2031. 9.6.2.10.4 * The interconnection of smoke alarms shall apply only to new construction as provided in 9.6.2.10.10. 9.6.2.10.5 * Unless otherwise provided in 9.6.2.10.7, smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within an area of exclusion determined by a 10 ft (3.0 m) radial distance along a horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking appliance, unless listed for installation in close proximity to cooking appliances. Smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed between 10 ft (3.0 m) and 20 ft (6.1 m) along a horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking appliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or use photoelectric detection. [72:29.8.3.4(4)] 9.6.2.10.6 Smoke alarms or smoke detectors that use photoelectric detection shall be permitted for installation at a radial distance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) from any stationary or fixed cooking appliance when the following conditions are met: (1) The kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no clear interior partitions or headers. (2) The 10 ft (3.0 m) area of exclusion would prohibit the placement of a smoke alarm or smoke detector required by other sections of NFPA 72. [72:29.8.3.4(4)] 9.6.2.10.7 * Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 36 in. (910 mm) horizontal path from a door to a bathroom containing a shower or tub unless listed for installation in close proximity to such locations. [72:29.8.3.4(6)]

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9.6.2.10.8 System smoke detectors in accordance with NFPA 72 and arranged to function in the same manner as single-station or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be permitted in lieu of smoke alarms. 9.6.2.10.9 Smoke alarms, other than battery-operated smoke alarms as permitted by other sections of this Code, shall be powered in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. 9.6.2.10.10 * In new construction, where two or more smoke alarms are required within a dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area, they shall be arranged so that operation of any smoke alarm shall cause the alarm in all smoke alarms within the dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area to sound, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following: (1) The requirement of 9.6.2.10.10 shall not apply where permitted by another section of this Code. (2) The requirement of 9.6.2.10.10 shall not apply to configurations that provide equivalent distribution of the alarm signal. 9.6.2.10.11 The alarms described in 9.6.2.10.10 shall sound only within an individual dwelling unit, suite of rooms, or similar area and shall not actuate the building fire alarm system, unless otherwise permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. 9.6.2.10.12 Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be connected to the building fire alarm system for the purpose of annunciation in accordance with NFPA 72. 9.6.3 Occupant Notification. 9.6.3.1 Occupant notification shall be provided to alert occupants of a fire or other emergency where required by other sections of this Code. 9.6.3.2 Occupant notification shall be in accordance with 9.6.3.3 through 9.6.3.11.2, unless otherwise provided in 9.6.3.2.1 through 9.6.3.2.4. 9.6.3.2.1 * Elevator lobby, hoistway, and associated machine room smoke detectors used solely for elevator recall, and heat detectors used solely for elevator power shutdown, shall not be required to activate the building evacuation alarm if the power supply and installation wiring to such detectors are monitored by the building fire alarm system, and if the activation of such detectors initiates a supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. 9.6.3.2.2 * Smoke detectors used solely for closing dampers or heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system shutdown shall not be required to activate the building evacuation alarm, provided that the power supply and installation wiring to the detectors are monitored by the building fire alarm system, and the activation of the detectors initiates a supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. 9.6.3.2.3 * Smoke detectors located at doors for the exclusive operation of automatic door release shall not be required to activate the building evacuation alarm, provided that the power supply and installation wiring to the detectors are monitored by the building fire alarm system, and the activation of the detectors initiates a supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. 9.6.3.2.4 Detectors in accordance with 22.3.4.3.1(2) and 23.3.4.3.1(2) shall not be required to activate the building evacuation alarm. 9.6.3.3 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the audible alarm notification signal provided in sleeping rooms resulting from the activation of the fire alarm system or sleeping room smoke detector shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72.

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9.6.3.4 Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, a presignal system shall be permitted where the initial fire alarm signal is automatically transmitted without delay to a municipal fire department, to a fire brigade (if provided), and to an on-site staff person trained to respond to a fire emergency. 9.6.3.5 Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, a positive alarm sequence shall be permitted, provided that it is in accordance with NFPA 72. 9.6.3.6 Unless otherwise provided in 9.6.3.6.1 through 9.6.3.6.8, notification signals for occupants to evacuate shall be by audible and visible signals in accordance with NFPA 72 and ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, or other means of notification acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 9.6.3.6.1 Areas not subject to occupancy by persons who are hearing impaired shall not be required to comply with the provisions for visible signals. 9.6.3.6.2 Visible-only signals shall be provided where specifically permitted in health care occupancies in accordance with Chapters 18 and 19. 9.6.3.6.3 Existing alarm systems shall not be required to comply with the provision for visible signals. 9.6.3.6.4 Visible signals shall not be required in lodging or rooming houses in accordance with Chapter 26. 9.6.3.6.5 Visible signals shall not be required in exit stair enclosures. 9.6.3.6.6 Visible signals shall not be required in elevator cars. 9.6.3.6.7 * Public mode visual notification appliances in accordance with NFPA 72 shall not be required in designated areas as permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, provided that they are replaced with approved alternative visible means. 9.6.3.6.8 * Where visible signals are not required, as permitted by 9.6.3.6.7, documentation of such omission shall be maintained in accordance with 9.13.3. 9.6.3.7 The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate in accordance with one of the methods prescribed by 9.6.3.7.1 through 9.6.3.7.3. 9.6.3.7.1 The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building other than the locations described in 9.6.3.7.4 and 9.6.3.7.5. 9.6.3.7.2 * Where total evacuation of occupants is impractical due to building configuration, only the occupants in the affected zones shall be initially notified, and provisions shall be made to selectively notify occupants in other zones to afford orderly evacuation of the entire building, provided that such arrangement is approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

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9.6.3.7.3 Where occupants are incapable of evacuating themselves because of age, physical or mental disabilities, or physical restraint, all of the following shall apply: (1) The private operating mode, as described in NFPA 72 shall be permitted to be used. (2) Only the attendants and other personnel required to evacuate occupants from a zone, area, floor, or building shall be required to be notified. (3) Notification of personnel as specified in 9.6.3.7.3(2) shall include means to readily identify the zone, area, floor, or building in need of evacuation. 9.6.3.7.4 The general evacuation signal shall not be required in exit stair enclosures. 9.6.3.7.5 The general evacuation signal shall not be required in elevator cars. 9.6.3.8 Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the average ambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy. 9.6.3.9 Audible alarm notification appliances shall produce signals that are distinctive from audible signals used for other purposes in a given building. 9.6.3.10 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall be permitted to be used to notify occupants and shall comply with either 9.6.3.10.1 or 9.6.3.10.2. 9.6.3.10.1 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72. 9.6.3.10.2 * Where permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, automatically transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to be made via a voice communication or public address system that complies with all of the following: (1) Occupant notification, either live or recorded, shall be initiated at a constantly attended receiving station by personnel trained to respond to an emergency. (2) An approved secondary power supply shall be provided for other than existing, previously approved systems. (3) The system shall be audible above the expected ambient noise level. (4) Emergency announcements shall take precedence over any other use. 9.6.3.11 Unless otherwise permitted by another section of this Code, audible and visible fire alarm notification appliances shall comply with either 9.6.3.11.1 or 9.6.3.11.2. 9.6.3.11.1 Audible and visible fire alarm notification appliances shall be used only for fire alarm system or other emergency purposes. 9.6.3.11.2 Emergency voice/alarm communication systems shall be permitted to be used for other purposes in accordance with NFPA 72. 9.6.4 Emergency Forces Notification. 9.6.4.1 Where required by another section of this Code, emergency forces notification shall be provided to alert the municipal fire department and fire brigade (if provided) of fire or other emergency.

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9.6.4.2 Where emergency forces notification is required by another section of this Code, the fire alarm system shall be arranged to transmit the alarm automatically via any of the following means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and shall be in accordance with NFPA 72: (1) Auxiliary fire alarm system (2) Central station fire alarm system (3) Proprietary supervising station fire alarm system (4) Remote supervising station fire alarm system 9.6.4.3 For existing installations where none of the means of notification specified in 9.6.4.2(1) through 9.6.4.2(4) are available, an approved plan for notification of the municipal fire department shall be permitted. 9.6.4.4 For other than existing installations, where fire alarm systems are required to provide emergency forces notification, supervisory signals and trouble signals shall sound and be visibly displayed either at an approved, remotely located receiving facility or at a location within the protected building that is constantly attended by qualified personnel. 9.6.5 * Monitor-It-Yourself (MIY) Systems. The use of a monitor-it-yourself (MIY) system that transmits directly to an emergency forces call center shall not be permitted unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 9.6.6 Emergency Control Functions. 9.6.6.1 Emergency control functions shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. 9.6.6.2 Where required by another section of this Code, the following functions shall be actuated: (1) Release of hold-open devices for doors or other opening protectives (2) Stairwell or elevator shaft pressurization (3) Smoke management or smoke control systems (4) Unlocking of doors (5) Elevator recall and shutdown (6) HVAC shutdown 9.6.7 Location of Controls. Operator controls, alarm indicators, and manual communications capability shall be installed at a convenient location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 9.6.8 Annunciation. 9.6.8.1 Where alarm annunciation is required by another section of this Code, it shall comply with 9.6.8.2 through 9.6.8.8. 9.6.8.2 Alarm annunciation at the control center shall be by means of audible and visible indicators. 9.6.8.3 For the purposes of alarm annunciation, each floor of the building, other than floors of existing buildings, shall be considered as not less than one zone, unless otherwise permitted by 9.6.8.4.4, 9.6.8.4.5, 9.6.8.4.6, or another section of this Code. 9.6.8.4

Where a floor area exceeds 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), additional fire alarm zoning shall be provided, and the length of any single fire alarm zone shall not exceed 300 ft (91 m) in any direction, except as provided in 9.6.8.4.1 through 9.6.8.4.6, or as otherwise modified by another section of this Code.

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9.6.8.4.1

Where permitted by another section of this Code, fire alarm zones shall be permitted to exceed 22,500 ft2 (2090 m2), and the length of a zone shall be permitted to exceed 300 ft (91 m) in any direction. 9.6.8.4.2 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1), the area of the fire alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable area of the sprinkler system. 9.6.8.4.3 Where the building is protected by a water mist system in accordance with 9.8.1 and Table 9.8.1, the area of the fire alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the allowable area of the water mist system. 9.6.8.4.4 Unless otherwise prohibited by another section of this Code, where a building not exceeding four stories in height is protected by an automatic water mist system in accordance with 9.8.1, the water mist system shall be permitted to be annunciated on the fire alarm system as a single zone. 9.6.8.4.5 Unless otherwise prohibited by another section of this Code, where a building not exceeding four stories in height is protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1), the sprinkler system shall be permitted to be annunciated on the fire alarm system as a single zone. 9.6.8.4.6 Where the building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(2) or 9.7.1.1(3), the sprinkler system shall be permitted to be annunciated on the fire alarm system as a single zone. 9.6.8.5 A system trouble signal shall be annunciated by means of audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72 . 9.6.8.6 A system supervisory signal shall be annunciated by means of audible and visible indicators in accordance with NFPA 72 . 9.6.8.7 Where the system serves more than one building, each building shall be annunciated separately. 9.6.8.8 Where permitted by another section of this Code, the alarm zone shall be permitted to coincide with the permitted area for smoke compartments.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Section 9.6, Fire Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems is more appropriately called Fire Detection, Alarm, and Notification Systems as many of the subsequent requirements address notification. Similarly in the text of section 9.6.12, “communications” is better replaced with “notification”.

In 9.6.3.10.2, the phrase “voice communication” can be deleted as it is redundant with public address system referenced later in the statement. Alternatives the committee may wish to consider are to add “emergency” before voice communication, or use the phrase “Emergency Communications System” in 9.6.3.9.2, as this term is more consistent with NFPA 72 language.

It is important that we be clear when using terms such as “communications”. The term "communications" has very broad meaning and is used in many NFPA documents, including NFPA 110, 101, 72 and 1221 in several differing contexts. For example, "communications" in differing documents might reference any of the following:

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Related Public Comments for This Document

Related Comment Relationship Public Comment No. 149-NFPA 101-2019 [New Similar concern and change regarding use and missuse Section after 3.3.73] of "communications" Public Comment No. 150-NFPA 101-2019 Similar concern and change regarding use and missuse [Global Input] of "communications" Public Comment No. 152-NFPA 101-2019 [Section No. 11.8.4.2.1] Related Item • PI-305

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Public Comment No. 10-NFPA 101-2019 [ New Section after 9.6.2.10 ]

9.6.2.10.13. Visible Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms shall be required to provide visual data to monitor fire conditions to the authority having jurisdiction through building fire alarm system.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

As smoke alarms integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning, cameras will be installed to be activated in case of fire emergencies and data will be transmitted to the fire department/ jurisdiction with authority to show the extent of emergency so that they are prepared for the response. Adding it to the code will help establish a protocol to communicate, and help save lives in case of an emergency.

Disclosure: Currently, I have filed a patent (joint patent with Rajesh Joshi) to a smoke detection device with visual capabilities. Related Item • PI

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Meghana Joshi Organization: StudioTEK Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Feb 18 17:51:17 EST 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 190-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.2.10.3 ]

9.6.2.10.3 Smoke Alarms in Sleeping Rooms. 9.6.2.10.3.1 In new construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72 . The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.1 shall be January 1, 2023. 9.6.2.10.3.2 In existing construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72 . The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.2 shall be January 1, 2031.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Significant revision is needed to multiple codes to prevent overlap/confusion. I recommend removing First Revision No. 6582 and addressing through committee revision during TIA or next cycle. For example, chapter 26 requires smoke alarms in every sleeping room; However, NFPA 72 (2019) 18.4.6 already requires that where audible is provided it must have 520 Hz. Also, one make take into consideration if it is an ADA sleeping room. If so, then you must meet the visible candela requirements of NFPA 72 (2019) 18.5.5.8 based on location of the device. One major issue is that there is not a battery-powered combination smoke alarm that is low frequency and high candela on the market. If the committee wishes to require low-frequency then additional changes are necessary to prevent confusion and circulation. Further consideration should be given to eliminating smoke alarms and requiring smoke detectors and notification appliances in sleeping rooms. Additionally, for existing facilities utilizing relocation and/or partial evacuation owner's should be permitted to include these areas within the emergency response plan for each smoke compartment. Lastly, Sleeping Rooms is not defined in Chapter 3. There are at least (3) different types of sleeping rooms to be considered. 1) Patient Sleeping Rooms 2) Staff Sleeping Rooms 3) Residential/Lodging Sleeping Rooms. Consider developing distinct requirements for each type. Related Item • First Revision No. 6582-NFPA 101-2018

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Joshua Brackett Organization: Baptist Health Affiliation: ASHE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 07 13:40:57 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 33-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.2.10.3 ]

9.6.2.10.3 Smoke Alarms in Sleeping Rooms. 9.6.2.10.3.1 In new construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.1 shall be January 1, 2023. 9.6.2.10.3.2 In existing construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.2 shall be January 1, 2031.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_17.pdf NFPA 101 Correlating Committee Note No. 17.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Consider the negative votes of Killian, Larrimer, and Dale on FR-6582. The CC also directs the TC on Fundamentals review this revision for coordination with Ch. 43 and make any needed revisions as appropriate.

NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 17 in the First Draft Report on First Revision No. 6582. Related Item • FR-6582

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Mar 06 16:09:18 EST 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Correlating Committee Note No. 17-NFPA 101-2018 [ Section No. 9.6.2.10.3 ]

Submitter Information Verification

Committee: SAF-AAC Submittal Date: Tue Dec 11 11:06:24 EST 2018

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

Committee Consider the negative votes of Killian, Larrimer, and Dale on FR-6582. The CC also Statement: directs the TC on Fundamentals review this revision for coordination with Ch. 43 and make any needed revisions as appropriate. FR-6582-NFPA 101-2018

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

11 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 8 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

Not Returned Carson, Wayne G. Chip Gilyeat, Sharon S. Lyman, Dale L.

Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Harbuck, Stanley C. Hopper, Howard Hugo, Jeffrey M. Lucas, Jeffrey A. Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Rosenbaum, Eric R.

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Public Comment No. 107-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.2.10.3.1 ]

9.6.2.10.3.1 In new construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.1 shall be January 1, 2023.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on First Revision (FR) 6582 and delete the future effectivity date for smoke alarms to produce a 520 Hz low-frequency signal for the following reasons. 1. The NFPA 101 Residential Committee unanimously approved FR 6886 and FR 6892 (to require smoke alarms that are installed in sleeping rooms to produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal) without a future effectivity date 2. The 2021 edition of the International Fire Code will require smoke alarms that are installed in sleeping rooms of new hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings to produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal 3. It is beneficial to have consistent requirements between the various model codes 4. The following product solutions are currently available in the market if the smoke alarm is unable to produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal in sleeping rooms: a) Smoke detectors with integral sounder bases b) Fire alarm system horns and horn/strobes c) Speakers connected to an in-building fire alarm Emergency Voice Alarm Communication (EVAC) system

Any further delay in implementing a technology that is proven to enhance public life safety needs to be avoided. That’s because peer-reviewed research has concluded the wakening effectiveness of the 520 Hz low-frequency signal is superior to standard 3 KHz audible alarm signal for awakening high-risk segments of the population such as such as people over 65, people who are hard of hearing, school age children and people who are alcohol impaired Related Item • FR 6582 and PI 199

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Megan Hayes Organization: Nema Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Apr 16 09:16:38 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 108-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.2.10.3.2 ]

9.6.2.10.3.2 In existing construction, where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the alarm notification signal in sleeping rooms resulting from activation of smoke alarms shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72. The effective date for compliance with 9.6.2.10.3.2 shall be January 1, 2031 2024 .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on First Revision (FR) 6582 and amend the future effectivity date for smoke alarms to produce a 520 Hz low-frequency signal in existing buildings to coincide with the 2024 edition of the Code for the following reasons. 1. The January 1, 2031 effectivity date excessive 2. Smoke alarm manufacturers will be working to develop a product that will produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal because the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code will require smoke alarms that are installed in sleeping rooms of new hotels, dormitories and apartment buildings to produce the 520 Hz low- frequency audible alarm signal. Also, the NFPA 101 Residential Committee unanimously approved FR 6886 and FR 6892 (to require smoke alarms that are installed in sleeping rooms to produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal) without a future effectivity date 3. The following product solutions are currently available in the market if the smoke alarm is unable to produce the 520 Hz low-frequency audible alarm signal in sleeping rooms: a) Smoke detectors with integral sounder bases b) Fire alarm system horns and horn/strobes c) Speakers connected to an in-building fire alarm Emergency Voice Alarm Communication (EVAC) system

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Megan Hayes Organization: Nema Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Apr 16 09:23:18 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 187-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.3.3 ]

9.6.3.3 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, the audible alarm notification signal provided in sleeping rooms resulting from the activation of the fire alarm system or sleeping room smoke detector shall be a 520 Hz low-frequency signal complying with NFPA 72 .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Joshua Brackett Organization: Baptist Health Affiliation: ASHE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 07 13:16:49 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 34-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.3.3 ]

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_18.pdf NFPA 101 Correlating Committee Note No. 18.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Consider the negative votes of Killian, Larrimer, Kellett, Dale, and Panowitz. It is noted that the proposed requirement is formatted so as to apply where required by Chs. 11 through 43, thus permitting the occupancy chapters to "opt out" of the notification requirements of NFPA 72.

NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 18 in the First Draft Report on First Revision No. 6552. Related Item • FR-6583

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Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Mar 06 16:21:21 EST 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Correlating Committee Note No. 18-NFPA 101-2018 [ Section No. 9.6.3.3 ]

Submitter Information Verification

Committee: SAF-AAC Submittal Date: Tue Dec 11 11:10:18 EST 2018

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

Committee Consider the negative votes of Killian, Larrimer, Kellett, Dale, and Panowitz. It is noted that Statement: the proposed requirement is formatted so as to apply where required by Chs. 11 through 43, thus permitting the occupancy chapters to "opt out" of the notification requirements of NFPA 72. FR-6583-NFPA 101-2018

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

11 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 8 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

Not Returned Carson, Wayne G. Chip Gilyeat, Sharon S. Lyman, Dale L.

Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Harbuck, Stanley C. Hopper, Howard Hugo, Jeffrey M. Lucas, Jeffrey A. Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Rosenbaum, Eric R.

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Public Comment No. 90-NFPA 101-2019 [ New Section after 9.6.3.6.4 ]

Visible Only Signal in New Educational Assemblies Visible Only Signals shall be installed in all classrooms of new educational assemblies, where the use of headphones, or similiar type device may be used, thereby reducing the ambient sound level of the classroom

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

more and more students in classrooms are utilizing headphones to accomplish their assignments. with all classrooms doors now being closed during class, to satisfy Safe School Requirements, the fire alarm is no longer being heard. with an audible 15db above ambient students headphones are blocking the sound. Related Item • Fire Alarm

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Tim Provaznik Organization: WV State Fire MArshal's Office Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Sat Mar 30 16:35:25 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 35-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.6.5 ]

9.6.5* Monitor-It-Yourself (MIY) Systems. The use of a monitor-it-yourself (MIY) system that transmits directly to an emergency forces call center shall not be permitted unless approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_19.pdf NFPA 101 Correlating Committee Note No. 19

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Consider the negative vote of Larrimer. It is noted that the methods of emergency forces notification are addressed in 9.6.4, terminology is not consistent with NFPA 72, and the specific details on alarm transmission are within the scope of NFPA 72.

NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 19 in the First Draft Report on First Revision No. 6542. Related Item • FR-6542

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 07 10:24:44 EST 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Correlating Committee Note No. 22-NFPA 101-2018 [ Section No. 10.3.3 ]

Submitter Information Verification

Committee: SAF-AAC Submittal Date: Tue Dec 11 11:22:54 EST 2018

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

Committee Consider deleting the proposed 10.3.3.3 if the formation of flaming droplets have no Statement: bearing on the pass/fail criteria of the test. Also see the proposed definition in FR-6504. FR-6511-NFPA 101-2018

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

11 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 8 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

Not Returned Carson, Wayne G. Chip Gilyeat, Sharon S. Lyman, Dale L.

Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Harbuck, Stanley C. Hopper, Howard Hugo, Jeffrey M. Lucas, Jeffrey A. Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Rosenbaum, Eric R.

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Public Comment No. 112-NFPA 101-2019 [ New Section after 9.7.2.1 ]

9.7.2.1.3 Supervision of valves between connections to water supplies and the pipe entrance to the protected building shall be permitted to be in accordance with NFPA 13 in lieu of monitoring in accordance with NFPA 72 with a supervisory signal.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

The Technical Committee response to Public Input No. 107 is incorrect on a couple of points. This change does not allow locking of any valve; it is specific to valves outside of the building. Valves outside the building are affected by weather and malfunctioning of electronic tamper switches is not uncommon in such cases. In addition, although NFPA 13 does have an exception for roadway boxes, NFPA 101 is the scoping document for NFPA 13 and the requirement in NFPA 101 for electronic monitoring supersedes the NFPA 13 exception.

NFPA 13 8.16.1.1.2.1 allows several options for supervision of valves in sprinkler systems, including locking the valve in the correct position. For buildings required to have a supervised automatic sprinkler system, electronic monitoring of the valves in accordance with NFPA 72 should be required within the building enclosure. The valves at the connection to the water supply and other on-site valves, however, are often located underground where tamper switches are difficult to install, access, and protect against water. In these locations, the alternative supervision methods in NFPA 13, including locking the valve in the correct position, are appropriate alternatives. Related Item • PI No. 107

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: John Rickard Organization: p3 Consulting Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Apr 24 13:08:49 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 191-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.11.4.2.2 ]

9.11.4.2.2 For existing buildings, an integrated system test plan in accordance with NFPA 4 will be developed withing 5 years after adoption of this code. Integrated testing in accordance with NFPA 4 shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 10 years unless otherwise specified by an the integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Developing an integrated testing plan for existing life safety systems (especially hospitals) can be incredibly complex and can take years to develop. NFPA 4 (2018) 6.3.2 requires integrated testing plan for existing life safety systems for existing systems to be developed with-in 5 years of the adoption of NFPA 4; However, many healthcare facilities will not adopt a version of NFPA 101 that references NFPA 4 until CMS adopts it as a standard. Many healthcare occupancies currently struggle with simplified NFPA 72 testing requirements, let alone NFPA 4 Integrated Testing requirements. Specifying a timeframe to comply is necessary to allow time to develop the plan and it prevents citations from accrediting organizations holding healthcare occupancies accountable to code requirements. Related Item • NFPA 101 - 2018 TIA 18-5 (SC 17-12-13 / TIA Log #1322)

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Joshua Brackett Organization: Baptist Health Affiliation: ASHE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 07 13:47:36 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 159-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.15 ]

9.15 * Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems. In 9.15.1 In all new and existing buildings, minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be maintained in accordance with the fire code Chapter 9.6 of NFPA 1221. 9.15.2 In all existing buildings, minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be coordinated with the fire department .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

The Fire Code (NFPA 1) is not a referenced publication for NFPA 101.

It should be noted that the previous wording would make it where all existing buildings would have to do a radio survey and install bi-direction amplification systems (BDA)

It would be best if the committee simply reference NFPA 72 for the design requirements for Two-way communication. In this edition of NFPA 101 in section 11.8.4.2.1 & 2, the AHJ has the option to use telephone or a radio system (BDA). Additionally, NFPA 1221 is currently a reference publication by NFPA 101. NFPA 1221 has more prescriptive language regarding the signal strength that NFPA 1. Adding in “the fire code” blurs the lines between 101 and the fire code. Related Item • First Revision No. 6540-NFPA 101-2018 • Correlating Committee Note No. 20-NFPA 101-2018

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Joshua Brackett Organization: Baptist Health Affiliation: ASHE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon May 06 14:18:16 EDT 2019 Committee: SAF-BSF

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Public Comment No. 36-NFPA 101-2019 [ Section No. 9.15 ]

9.15* Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems. In all new and existing buildings, minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be maintained in accordance with the fire code.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_20.pdf NFPA 101 Correlating Committee Note No. 20

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

Consider the negative vote of Dale. The proposed requirement appears to be within the scopes of NFPA 1 and NFPA 5000, rather than NFPA 101.

NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 20 in the First Draft Report on First Revision No. 6540.