Report of the Committee on This Report on (bmments has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on the Fire Prevention Code, which Fire Prevention Code consists of 21 voting members. The results of the individual balloting were as follows: 19 voted attinnatively ,and 2 ballots were not returned (Messrs. B,-~emore and Landry.) Walter Smittle, Chair West Virginia State Fire Marshal, WV [E] Mr. Bender voted negatively on Comment 1-60 (Log #11 ) stating: Rep. Fire Marshals Assoc. of North America "I concur that roof coverings are an important fire safety issue that need to be addressed in tile fire prevention code. The fire experi- Stanley E. Anderson, Rohm and Haas Texas Inc., TX ill] ence of exposed combustible roof coverings is well documented and John R. Bazemore, U.S. Air Force, CO [U] the need to regulate the type of roof covering permitted on new as John F. Bender, M:tryland State Fire Marshals Office, MD [E] existing buildings is well justified as a flmdamental provisions of a James w. Bowman, The DnPont Co., DE [U] fire prevention code, Although NFPA 1 is designed to be used ,as a William J. Bradford, Brookfield, CT [SE] companion document with abuilding code, it is also designed to Charles E. Brown, City of Winter Haven Fire Dept., FL [E] stand alone in jurisdictions without a legally adopted or enfi)rceable Rep. NFPA Fire Service Section building code. Thus it is important that such a provision be Gene B. Endthoff, Nat'l Fire Sprinkler Assn., IL [SE] incorporated into NFPA 1 as the model fire prevention code." Rep+ Nat'l Fire Sprinkler Assn. Alfred J. Hogan, Reedy Creek Improvement District, FL [E] Mr. Bender voted negatively on (3omment 1-61 (Log #10) stating: Thomas W. jaeger, Gage Babcock & A~soc., Inc., VA [SE] "I concur that the NFPA Fire Prevention Code should specify when RobertJ. James, MountainStar Enteq)rises, Ltd, MN [SE] fire st~md~ipe systetns are required ,as prescribed in the previous Richard S Kraus, Penc~lenm Sal'ewy (3onsnltants, VA [U] edition. 1 lais is an essential fire safety requirement that allows the Rep. AJnerican Petroleum InsL fire code anthority to ensure such systems ,are specified in the first Bernard P. Lally, New York City Fire Dept., NY [E] place and then are properly inspected mad maintained for the life of John I~ Landry, I ISF&G Insurance (i~3~., MD [I] the building. Although NFPA 1 is designed to be used as a compan- Rep. American Insurance Services Group, Inc. ion document with abuilding code, it is also designed to stand alone Ronald I~ Mengel, Pittway Systems Technology Group, IL [M] in jurisdictions without a legally adopted or enforceable buildinl~ Rep+ Nat'l Electric:d Mfrs. Assn. code. Thus it is important that such a provision be incorporatea Wayne D. Moore, MBS Fire Technology, Inc., (;A[M] into NFPA 1 as the model fire prevention code." Rep. Automatic Fire Alarm Assn., Inc. Mr. Schaefer voted negatively on Comment 1-60 (Log #11) stating: Richard Oggero, The Weitz Co. Inc., IA [C] Wade Schaefer, Michigan State Fire Marshals Office, MI[E] "I believe roof covering materials classification is a fire safety/. prevention issue that needs to be addressed in the fire prevenuon Rep. Fire Marshals Assn. of North America code. The roof covering fire experience seems to indicate the Chester W. Schirmer, Schirmer Engr Corp., NC [SE] Stanley Wheeler, City of Livermore, CA [E] building codes do not adequately address this issue." Rep. NFPA/AEBO,ICBO Dean K. Wilson, Industrial Risk Insurers, CT [I] Mr. Schaefer voted negatively on Comment 1-61 (Log #I0) stating: Rep. Industri~d Risk Insurers "I believe NFPA 1 will be the only major fire prevention code without standpipe requirements. This requirement is needed for fire Alternates suppression andis a fire prevention code concern." Mr. Schaefer voted negatively on Comment 1-62 (I_xJg#6) fist the Carl F. Baldassarra, Schirmer Engr (3orp., IL [SE] (Air. to C. W. Schirmer) same reason he voted negatively on Comment 1-61 (Log #10). William Hopple, Simplex Time Recorder Co., CA [M] (Alt. to R. K. Mengel) Mr. Smittle voted negatively on Comment 1-60 (Log #11 ) and Gerald E. Lingenfelter, /Mneric:m Insurance Services Group Inc., NY (3onmaent 1- 61 (Log #10) stating: "I do not agree with the committee action. The substantiation of [11 the conmaittee is that these requirements belong in a btfilding code. (/kit. toJ. K. Landry) Patrick C. Ward, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc., CA [SE] + Obviously, the committee has failed to adequately research the three (/kit. to T. W. Jaeger) Fire Prevention Codes, i.e. BOCA, Uniform, and Southern. All three Peter J. Gore Willse, Industrial Risk Insurers, CT [I] of these codes except NFPA 1 have standpipe requirements. (Air. to D. K. Wilson) Specifically, BOCA-F-503.3, Fire Standpipes; Standard Fire Preven- tion Code - 603.10, Wet St,'mdpipes; and the Uniform Fire (3ode - Staff Liaison: Carl E. Peterson Section 1004, Standpipes."

This list represents the rnernbeTxhip at the time the Committee was balloted on "The committee's substantiation/justification is incorrect and does the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership ma~ have not permit NFPA 1 to have the same latitude for fire safety as the occurrecL A k~ to classifications is found at the front of the book. other Fire Prevention (3odes."

Committee Scope: This (3ommittee shall have primary responsibil- "The committee's action is restrictive and in violation of the ity for documents on a Fire Prevention Code that includes appropri- St~mdards Council directive issued to the NFPA 1 Committee." ate administrative provisions, to be used with the National Fire (~)des fi~r the installation, operation, and maintenance of buildings, Mr. Wheeler voted negatively on Comment 1-4 (Log#If1) stating structures and premises lor the purpose of providing safety to life "The term International Fire (3ode is already being used by and prnperty from fire and explosion. This includes development of International Fire Code Institute, Inc. and is probably copyright requirements for, and maintenance of, systems and equipment for protected. The use of International Fire Code might be associated fire control and extingafishment. Safety to life of occupants of with IFCI. buildings and structnres is under the primary jurisdiction of the (i~:~mmittee on Safety to Life. Committee Comment 1-72a (Log #CO12) was balloted separately. The results of that ballot ,are 29 voting affirmative and 2 ballots not Tit is portion of the Technical Committee Report of the (3ommit- returned (Messrs. Landry and James). tee on Fire Prevention Code is presented for adoption.

This Report on Comments was prepared by the Technical Committee on the Fire Prevention Code and documents its action on the comments received on its Report on Proposals on NFPA 1- 1992, Fire Prevention Code, ,as published in the Report on Proposals fi)r the 1996 Fall Meeting.

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(Log #8) Revise 1-9.1 to read: Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, 1- 1 - (Entire r)ocnment): Reject system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other SUBMITTER: [)ale Russell, Akron Fire Prevention Bureau feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of RECOMMENDATION: None. protection, or other feature shall be thereafter permanently SUBSTANTIATION: The State of Ohio currently uses the Ohio maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as B:L~ic Building(lode (OBBC) and the Ohio Fire (',ode, which are directed by the anthority having jurisdiction unless the Code based cm theBO(~ National (;ode. These two codes being sisters to exempts such m:dntenance. (101:31-1.3.1) each other cause question ,as to how NFPA 1 can be tied to the Revise 1-9.7 to read: "Periodic Testing of Emergency Lighting OBBC. It ,also appears that NFPA 1 is nothing more than a Equipment. A fi|nctional test shall be conducted on every required dt,plication of existing Fire (lodes. At this time it appears that NFPA battery powered emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for a 1 would provide me with a tool that would be of little use in Ohio. I minimum of 30 seconds. An annual test shall be conducted for a 1 als~ c]uestion if the NFPA and other Code groups are working 1/2 hour duration. Equipment shall be filly operational for the togemer to provide the best Fire Prevention'(lode for Ml of us. duration of the test. Written records of visual inspections and tests COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The snbmitter has not provided any jurisdiction." specific recommendation to the committee. Retain the current exception and extract reference in 1-9.7. Change the extract reference in 1-9.8 to 101:%1.3. Revise the definition of "existing building" in 2-1 to read: Building, Existing. Any structure erectedor officially attthorized (Lx~g #150) rior to the effective date of the adoption of this edition of the Code 1- 2 - (Entire Document): Reject ~y the agency or jurisdiction. SUBMITI'ER: Robert E. Melton, FMANA Add a definition of "existingn-in 2-1 to read: COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Existing. That which is already in existence on the date when this RECOMMENDATION: ConsOlidate the hazardous materials edition of the Code goes into effect. requirements into a single chapter for hazardous materials. Add a definition of'Dwelling Unit" in 2-1 to read: SUBSTANTIATION: Providing hazardous materials requirements Dwelling Unit. A single unit, providing complete, independent in one chapter provides for a user friendly code for e~fforcers. living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has extracted material Revise 3-7.3.1 to read: from other documents to form the basis of the hazardous materials "Stairs serving five or more stories shall be provided with signage requirements. The committee feels having requirements in separate within the enclosure at each floor landing. The signage shall chapters is more user friendly. The commentor is encouraged to indicate the story, the terminus of the top and bottom of the stair subnfit specific proposals to the Fire Prevention (?ode Committee fi3r enclosure, and the identification of the stair. The signage also shall additional extracted material or to submit proposals to other state the story of, and the direction to, exit discharge. The signage committees involved with the control of hazardous nmterials and shall be inside the enclosure located approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) then propose that material be extracted into NFPA 1. above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the door is in the open or closed position. (101:5-2.2.6.6)" Renumber 3-7.3.2 through 3-7.3.8 as 3-7.3.3 through 3-7.3.9 and add a new 3-7.3.2 ,as follows: (~gg #48) 3-7.3.2 Wherever an enclosed stair requires travel in an upward 1- 3- (Entire Document): Reject direction to reach the level of exit discharge, signs with directional SUBMITYER: Mark Weir, Sr., Baltimore (lounty Fire Marshal Office indicators indicating the direction to the level of exit discharge shall COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 be provided at each floor level landing from which upward direction RECOMMENDATION: None. of travel is required. Such sign shall be readily visible when the door SUBSTANTIATION: We see no problem with the overall format of is in the open or closed position. NFPA-1, but feel there needs to be reference to a Building Code. Exception No. 1: Where signs required by 5-2.2.6.6 are provided. Without a Building Code to coincide with, there is no way to insure Exception No. 2: Stairs which extend not more than 1 story below the integTity of structures, the Fire Prevention (lode refers to. the level of exit discharge where the exit discharge is clearly obvious. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (101:5-2.2.6.7) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter has not provided any SUBSTANTIATION: These revisions is being made to NFPA 1 to specific recommendation to the committee. At the current time bring the document into line with proposed changes to NFPA 101, there is not a single building code. The committee has referenced 1997 edition. and extracted material from NFPA 101, Life Safety (lode for issues of COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. life safety.

(Log#121) (l.og#151) 1-6- (1-2.1): Hold 1- 4- (Title): Hold SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation SUBMI'I~I'ER: Walter Smittle, Ill, Charleston, WV 25305 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Remove the last two sentences which RECOMMENDATION: Change the Title of NFPA 1, Fire address "scope", and place them at the beginning of Section 1-3 Prevention Co-de to NFPA 1, International Fire Cx~de. which is the scope section. Change the first sentence to read: SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA is ~m international organization, by "The ~ntcnt purpose of this Code is to prescribe minimum changing the mtme to the International Fire (~de, it would better requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire safety reflect the international use of the code. and property protection from the hazards created by fire and COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. explosion." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the SUBSTANTIATION: The first sentence adequately states the changing of material that the committee feels should have the purposes or intent of the code, except that 1-2 lists the title benefit of public review ~md st:> it is being held for the next revision "Purpose", and the first sentence of 1-2.1 starts with "intent". It is in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing less confusing if both of these used the same word, especially since (lommittee Projects. neither is defined in Chapter 2. Including the last two sentences referencing "scope"just adds more to the confusion, especially since there is a separate section foUowing for "scope" comments, to which it is best to. move these. (l_tag #CC8) COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. 1- 5 - (Chapters 1, 2, and 3): Accept COMMI'I'I'EE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the SUBMITTF-a~ Technical Conunittee on Fire Prevention (lode chmaging of mmerial that the committee feels should have the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision RECOMMENDATION: Revise 1-5.7 to read: When in fixed in accordance with 3-4.6.2,2 of the Regulations Governing locations and occupied ~buildings, vehicles, vessels, or other (lommittee Projects. !similar conveyances, ,as defined by 30-1.3 of NFPA 101, shall be treated ,as buildings and comply w!th this (lode.

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(L)g #123) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the 1- 7- (1-2.1, 1-3): Hold changing of material that the committee feels should have the SUBMITTER: joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing RECOMMENDATION: Move the last two sentences of 1-2.1 down Committee Projects. to 1-3 with slight revision, so 1-3 reads in total as: "Scope. The scope covers the construction, mainten~mce, and use of property to the extent that such is not covered by other existing NFPA codes and standards. When other NFPA codes and standards (Log #134) are applicable to the ~ope of this standard they are referenced 1-9- (1-2.2): Hold herein. The provisions of this Code are applicable to:" SUBMITTER: Joseph 1L Ciepierski, Chubb ,and Son Group of (continue with balance of section as it is). Insurance Companies SUBSTANTIATION: Moving the two sentences down to 1-3 at least COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 pu~s them into the "scope" context they are addressing. As written RECOMMENDATION: 1-2.2 states that this code is partially the second sentence was unclear whether the "other" codes and comprised of text extracted from NFPA codes and standards in an standards were only from NFPA, or from all other sources. A quick effort to bring together information useful during field inspection. I review of the document seems to confine this to NFPA documents so propose moving 1-5.4 to 1-2.2 and either adding it to the present "NFPA" was added. The word "other" was added to the first section number or adding 1-2.2.1. sentence to give it the same read as the second sentence. While SUBSTANTIATION: 1-2.2 could allow items to be taken out of making these recommended changes does clarify the extent of the context, or be in direct conflict with the referenced standard should "scope" of this document. I find it sad to realize that what it is also an item have been corrected or changed and this standard be on a saying is that the fifil scope of the document is not within this section different cycle. In addition, I have noted several cases where this only, but rather you will find some other parts of the scope s~mdard failed to include supportive or clarifying information throughout the document wherever such a reference may be given. located in the other areas of the reference slzmdard or from the I don't see why an abbreviated scope of the other referenced endix of the referenced standard. docnments conldn't be included in this very section so no one had ~2POPMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. to search the document for other material that belongs in this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the section. changing of material that the committee feels should have the COMMrI~EE ACTION: Hold. benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing ch~mging of material that the committee feels should have the Committee Projects. benefit of pnblic review and so it is being held for the next revision in accord,ance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (k~mmittee Projects. 1- I0- (1-3(f)): Hold (Log#102) SUBMI'I[TER: Western Regional Fire Cx~de Dev. Committee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 1- 8- (1-2.2): Hold (Log#122) RECOMMENDATION: Add 1-3(1): The storage, use, processing, SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation handling, and on-site transpor~tion of flammable ,and combustible COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 gases and liquids. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read ,as fi)llows: SUBSTANTIATION: At present there is no definition of Hazardous "This (a)de is partially comprised of limited text reference8 Materials [see 1-3(f) ]. By adding a new Flammable and (~)mbustible extracted from other NFPA codes ~md standards in an effort to Gases and Liquids classification, this specific material can be " bring together infi)rmation useful during field inspections. ( See 1- addressed in the scope. 5.4 relative to conflicts of aonlicatioil,) " COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBSTANTIATION: Witti ibe extensive extractions that have been COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the made from other NFPA standards it would be so easy to read addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit Sections 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 and go offwith just this code in hand doing of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in a lot of potential damage from overzealous use of sections of this accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee standard extracted from other standards without benefit of their Projects. context. Since this is the place where the admission is made that much of dais stan&ard is extracted from other standards, it is also the necessary ~lace where the connection to the primacy of the other sumckirds nas to be made to avoid any possible confusion. (Log #7) I also strongly feel that this document has extracted far too much 1- 11 -(1-4.11): Hold text, and done it far too selectively, from too many of the other SUBMITI'ER: Martin H. Reiss, RolfJensen & Associates, Inc. NFPA standards. As a member of NFPA 96 1 am most familiar with COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 it, and comment most extensively on extractions taken from it, but RECOMMENDATION: Add the following sentence to existing text: the concept and the concern I express apply equally to the other " The anthority having Jurisdiction shall also have the authority to NFPA standards that are extensively extracted into this document. antm~ve modification t~fthis Code in order to ensure compli~Dce There has been enough material extracted to make a user feel this is with other applicable codes." all that is needed to do an inspection. There has been far too little SUBSTANTIATION: This will provide the AHJ the attthority to also exu-acted to give a clear picture of the intent of the committees that meet local bnilding codes ,and prevent confict when the building is authored each of the referenced standards. This amotmt of built to a code which may differ from this code. extraction (with its intended omissions and revisions) amounts to COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. unilateral revision of those standards. It sets this sumdard in direct COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the co,fillet with all of those st:mdards and their committees. I find it addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit hard to believe that the Standards Council is permittingsnch blatant of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in revisionism. If this is allowed to go through, there will be immediate accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee ,and serious conflicts between this and the other standards, including Projects. the fact that some of those standards are in process of revision in this very same ROP. Publication will bring about even more severe conflict than now exists relative to the older documents extracted (Log #68) into tiffs one. There will eventually be challenges of interpretation 1- 12 - (1-4.11 andA-1-4.11): Hold between the documents that can only serve to weaken each of the SUBMITTER: Martin H. Reiss, RolfJensen & Associates, Inc. doctnnents and eventually bring about the demise and expertise of COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 some. All of this internal NFPA conflict c,'m only weaken these RECOMMENDATION: 1-4.11 Add the following sentence to the documents ,'rod NFPA itself in the eyes of the industry ~md the model exisfi ng text: codes and local authorities. It is a bad policy to pursue. It should be " Tile authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to stopped and limited to references to the other st,anda,-ds so they requireplans and specifications be prepared or reviewed by :l malmain their own authority ,and their own detailed expertise in qnalifiedfire protection engineer." their respective areas. A-l-4.11 Add the following as an appendix item: COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. "A qualified fire protection engineer should meet one of the fi:~llowing criteria:

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(a) ml engineer having an undergraduate or graduate degree from portions is always dangerous in that it is done from the standpoint of a college or university offering a course of study in fire protection or the extracting committee rather than the authority committee and fire safety engineering, plus fi)ur (4) years of related work thus it lacks benefit of the experience and intent of the authoring exI::~erience. committee. It leads to confilsion and misunderstandings of the (b) a professional engineer (P.E. or similar designation) registered intent of the authoring standard, and it leads to contradictions in fire protection engineering, or between the two standards. It's not even possible to know if this (c) a professional engineer (P.E. or similar designation) registered committee understands the extraction to have the same meaning i,* a related discipline and holding Member grade status in the that it has to the authoring committee. What will happen when Society of Fire Protection Engineers." official interpretations from the two standards disagree with each SUBSTANTIATION: Many AHJ's are requiring that the plans and other? Who takes precedence? It won't always be as simple as drawings be prepared or reviewed by a qualifiedfire protection interpreting the extracted portion only, bait it will be that portion in engineer. This additional wording will give the AHJ the authority col~junction with other content of each standard. Over time it will for the ret]uirement. The appendix itemthat provides guidance on lead to cmfflicts between the two standards that will result in the "qualified is based upon sinfilar wording in the Federal Fire Safety weakening or demise of one, ,and the overall loss of prestige to the Act of 1994. NFPA organization. It should not be doneI COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold• COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This conm~ent is suggesting the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the addition of naaterial that the committee feels should have the benefit changing of material that the committee feels should have the of public review mad so it is being held for the next revision in benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (~mmittee in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Projects. Committee Projects.

(Log #124) (Log #98) 1- 13 - (1-5.2): Hold 1- 15 - (1-5.5): Accept SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation SUBMrI'TER: Western Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-2 RECOMMENDATION: Revise this section as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Change 1-5.5 second sentence to read: "Details regarding processes, methods, specifications, equipment "Existing buildings or installations that do not comply with the testing and maintenance,.design standards.. , performance.. , provisions Of the publications referenced in 43-1.1 shall be permitted installation, or other pertinent criteria contained m those standards to be continued in use, unless the authority having jurisdiction and codes listed in Chapter 43 of this code shall be considered a part determines that the lack of conformity with these standards presents • ., ....k ...... II~.l .C _ k. t~k ...... I ~k-- . --k Ag~ . £ .I. - Jf this (z de ...... y ..... v ...... "-"~ ...... an imminent ckmger." SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with 1-8.2 on the term SUBSTANTIATION: While your intent in the deleted words may be imminent d,anger. The authority having jurisdiction needs to to limit your extractions to the more general concerns of this determine when a hazard exists vs. when a hazard does not exisL No standard, they would definitely be hxken by re'my people to mean definition on serious hazard exists. that no concerns beyond those need be noted. It would definitely COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. weaken the authority of each of the other NFPA Stamd.ards that are partially extracted into your Stmldard, and would set tip a scenario for serious conflict between the shanrktrds, eventually leading to the demise of some of them. The statement in 1-5.3 will also be used to (Log#]26) support this standard over the others, while 1-5.4 will be ignored to 1- 16- (1-5.5): Reject the extent possible becanse of argnments based on the primacy of SUBMITI'ER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation specific details of the extracted parts of the other standards and COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 other apparendy supporting content of this standard. The concerns RECOMMENDATION: Delete all of 1-5.5 and replace with the that arise from extractions of other standards, rather than just following: referencing them are great enough to warrant thin such not be 1-5.5 Existing buildings and buildings permitted for new or done. remodel constramtion, not developed or permitted under this COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. edition of this code shall be permitted to continue as they are COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the pending a) the development of a list of requirements in this code by chmaging of material that the committee feels shonld have the the local authority having jurisdiction that were not in the code by benefit of public review mad so it is being held for the next revision which the building was built, and which are deemed by the local in actor&race with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regnladons Governing authority having jurisdiction to be requirements of a potentially (kmmfirtee Projects. hazardous concern, b) the evaluation of the building against the developed list, with particular attention to identifying whether ,any such items are actually hazardous concerns as they exist in a partictdar building and providing the logical substantiation for such (Log #125) identification, c) evaluating with the building owner(s) the 1- 14- (1o5.3): Hold magnitude of expenditures commensurate with the disruption of SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation services and degree of hazard to bring the building into compliance COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 with this code, and d) providing the building owner(s) with 1) a list RECOMMENDATION: Revise this.section as follows: of the hazardous concerns deemed necessary to be upgraded to the "Applicable provisions of documents listed in Appendix B a.-c r.c~t new code requirements by the authority having jurisdiction, 2) with rcqu:rcd, bu: shall be ~used by the authority having identification of the new code sections with which they nfttst comply, jurisdiction as appropriate criteria for meeting the intent of this 3) with a date for compl.etion of compliance with the new code Code when specific provisions do not exist within this (:ode or other" sections, and 4) identifying to them the sections of the appropriate nationally recognized codes or standards." codes that apply to the available appeal processes which they may SUBSTANTIATION: To say that applicable provisions of the wish to pursue. referenced documents are "not required" is ~mtamount to advising SUBSTANTIATION: As written, section 1-5.5 is highly subjective in people rxJ ignore the "applicable" provisions of the referenced what is deemed "hazardous", and wide open as to how the process is documents that are not quoted in this standard. That is setting up a to proceed in an orderly and unbiased manner. It also has conflicts serious collfiict between this shandard and those referenced. whh !-5.8 and 1-8.2 and 3-1.1. It would be best ff this document Deleting the words struck out in the above proposal still does not could produce the list of changed requirements that it deems Ill~ldate those provisions be carried ont, but only that they are "hazardous" and need to be evaluated. Since that is not likely to "appropriate criteria" for reference by the authority having happen it seems best to require the local authority having jurisdiction. jurisidiction to come up with such a list in an organized manner, and I strongly feel that other documents should not be quoted in part with an attendant procedure for application to and evaluation of as they are always subject to ntisinterpretation and misapplication. If hazards in existing buildings, previously permitted buiklings, and in another document is truly applicable it should be quoted in whole, remodels. At least with this langalage present, the local authority or just referenced, thus leaving it the clear authority in any case. In having jurisdiction will recognize that the orderly development of spite of 1-5.4 these extractions will be used with the supporting the list and procedures for application are a requirement of content of this standard to argue against other s,.pecific content and adopting the code, and will hopefidly involve community owners meaning of the extracted svandard. Extracting representative" and contractors in the development of the list and procedures prior

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to the adOl:~on Of the code, so then~ peopleJmow of ~em . - - (Log#128) in advance a~. haveahand bi the development of them, .See aim 1-.20 ; (l~2(b) and A-l-8.2(b)): Accept in ~,Pfi_'nciple my co~. :taon ~ I~8.2 and 3-1.1. _. SUIIMITTI~ ,Joseph N. Knapp, Mcl~nald s C~rporation -:~~ ON ~'NO: 1-09 "RECOIOIENDATION: Revise the section to read: 1-15 (Log#98) which changes the term serious hazard to ~ent "(b) There exists no condltion deemed hazardous to life or dafiger." The committee feels this will address the cornmentbr s perty per the ~:riteria of 1,5.5" concern. Vm proposed in my commenm on that section). Delete the material in A-1-8.2'(b). S~,~ITIATIODN: This is a confmingand vague statement as worded. "H~,~rdom to life or property'~is clearly already a "danger" (Log #~7) so that didn't liave t~ be sald,,but "imminent" means it is about to l- 17 - (1-5.8): Hold' happen, or very likely to happen very ~vonl The matr~rial (clearly an SUBMITI'ER: Joseph N..Krmp P, McDonald's Corporation attempted definition) in A-l-8~(,b~ merely reiterat~ what issaid in . COMM~ ON PROtPOSAL NO: 1-69 the text:section and never does deflneYimmillenC. In practice, the RECOMMENDATION: (~ange to read as follows: concern is real and ~i, but it cannot reamnably be "Additions, alterations, or repairs to a~y building ~ccomp4i~ other d!an as is oudined in my proposed revision to ~- the adootion of this code shall co~orm to that required of a new 5.5, Thus ~ same wording will take care of this tection without _ bnilding without requiring the existing building to cotnplywith all having to rewrite it~ unless you really wish to. The only difference in the requirements of this Code. Additions, al~rations, or ~-i~air$ _- the two sections is that I~, addres~s any buildh~ whether shah notc~me an existing building to become nn~afe or adversely occupied or/not, and I-8.2 addremes occupied buildin~ prestmmbly affect die performance ~of the building ~ts determined by the with the concern as to whether they shoul~ stay occupied given the authority having jurisdiction." requlremen~efthe new~. Reason would ~U '~tt~r ~ SUBSTANTIATION: As written this section could be taken to be in condition as outllned in my~recommendatiom far I-5.5. conflict with 1-5.5 1-8.2 since the status of the remodeling Work in 1- &C'I~ION: Accel~ in Principle, 5.8 is not defined. Considering that previously permi,zed new or ~ STA'i~EMENT: See Committee Action on Comment remodel construction is covered in 1-5.5 and that exlstin[g conditions 1-15 (L~. @98) which changes the term "serious ~ to "eminent wlthoutproposed work of any kind are covered in F-8.2, tt seems " danger"m~l.5.5. This makes 1-5,5 and 1-8.2 consistent in wording. rea~)nable to undersumd ~h:tt 1-.5.8refer~ to remodel wofl~ that is The committee feels this will address the commentor's concern. rmitted after the new Code is in efl~.~t, andstii3ws the relatio~htp ~ tween that workand the.e~dsflt~g structure and the.c0ncems ' • relative to no ~confliC~beUveen the two as rel~ates to I~temlal hazards and normal and safe Operating conditions ad[~cting the pe~ ~.rmanee (Log #79) of the buikil_ng and ~ems. Adding the p~ words c~this 1- 21 ~(1-10.4): Hold , secllbn, an~ r~moves ~ apparent c0nflii:ts ~ihd~e otl/er sb:e~ons. $~ Joe Verstee8, CTDepc of Public SaK-~ COMMrrT[E ~N: Hold. " CO~-ON e~ NO: t-69 COMMnWEE STATEMENT: This c.6m0~nt i~ ,s~g the . . RECOMMENI~TION: Revise 1-10.4 to read as folios~qr addition of material that the committee feels~0i~ld~ t~e benefit The authority havingjuriidiction Shall be permitted-m require of public reviewaii~sait is belngheld f0.rthe nexti~on in " faclnt~s ~ by Ompeer-~ J~LE to devetop and n~ntam a accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regul~ons Governing Committee ha2ardom materials management plan andh~s materiais Projects. inventorf s~tement. SUBSTANTIATION: Chapter 27 is not the m~lychapter that the AHJ mayrequire a hazardous materials management pla~. CO~.ACI~ION: Hold.. _ . .- (Log #78) ~ST~: This con~nent is Bu~es~ing the I- 18- (1~0.1 Appendix (New)): Hold chansta8,~ nmertal that the committee feels~ have the SU]$MITrEI~. Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety benefit of public review and so it is being held .~r thenext revi~on COMMENTON ~ NO:. 14~ in accordancewith 3-4.6?2.2 of the Regulatiom'Governing RECOMMENDATION: Ac~ffan _appendix note to' 1-6.1. lt4s the Committee ProJects. intent of the Committee onTire Pl~C-~tion Code to rec~mt~ that furore editions of this code and its referencedc&les and standards ~e a fitrther refinement ~f,this and eadier editions. SUBSTANTIATION:Aids the user in aceepiing newer editions of (Log#9o) referenced ~)des'and standards in relation to eqUtvalende~ and 1- 22 - (1-11.4 (New)): Hold alternatives. S~ Gary N. Miller, Edison Electric lnst~ COMMn'XEE ACTION: Hold. ON PIt~ NO: 1,69 CO~ STA'I~NT: This commefit is suggesting thee ' RE~DATION: Add newsection as foilo~s~ addition of material that the committee feels should have ~he benefit 1-11.4: The incident commander is responsible to have knowledge of public review and so it is be1~ngheld for the next re01slon in " and re~ur¢~ t~ id~uify the hazards at a facility to make informed accordance with ~4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Govemlng C~mmittee ~cident command decision. Projects. SUII~TION: There are h~=~la in industrial facility that are unique and may reqtfite son~'form of preplanning bythe municipal fire de.pmlment in cooperation with the owner of the facility prior to an indd~t. .... ,~ (Log #45) ~t~l~ Hold, - . I- 19- (l-7.1): Hold CO~ ffrA~: This comment is toggling the SU~ PhilipJ. Koenigseker, Toledo, OH, Fire and RescUe addition of material that the committee feeis should have the benefit Depc of public review and so it is being held far the next revision in COMMENT ON PitOPOSAL NO:. 1-69 accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations GovemingCommittee RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: Projects. %...Initial appointees who shall ~ ~ follow~ One for a cei-rnof oneyear, onefora~rmoftWo~,s,~nd On_efor'atermofthree years." SUBSTANTIATION: A ,Seven Member Appeals Board is quite (Log #05) bulky, expensive, and diificult to administer. 1- 23- (1-12.4 (New)): Hold COMMITrF~'ACTION: H01d.. " S~ Gaff N, Miller, EdI~ Electric InsL COMMII--rI~ STAT]DdENT: This comment is suggesting me ~ ON ~ lqO: 1-69 changing of material that the committelefeeis ~d~tkl ha~ the I~Ok~flLNDATIION: Add newsection as faUows: benefit of public review and so it is ~g held for the ne~t ceviskm ,The owner shall be respt~nsible far providing any requested in accordance with3-4.0.2.2 of the ReguL~ons.Governlng information on thee~ofa facillty bythe incident cormnander Committee Projects. which wtUm~t it, the development of a prelflan_far a facility. S~TION: It Win the best intereit of an owner/occupant

to ~ wlth the municipal Fire De[~rnent to atstst in_ " prep~ning prior to an incident oCmrrmg..This will foster cooperation between the owner and the municipal fire department.

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COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMITYEE ACTION: Hold. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit changing of material that the cormoittee feels should have the. of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision accordance with 3-4)6.2.2 of the Regulations C,overning CxJmmittee in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of th~ Regnlations Governing Projects. Committee Projects.

(tang #80) (I~gg #49) 1-24-(1-13.1(b)): Hold 1- 28 - (1-15(16(bb)): Accept SUBMITTER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public ,Safety SUBMITTER: Southeast Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Change (bb) to read: Paragraph 1-13.1 (b) shall not apply to firms that have established "Tar Kettles oa Roof~. Permit shall be obtained at least 2 working ,an interior strtlctnral fire brigade in accordance With NFPA 600, days prior to the placement of a tar kettle on a roof. Sumdard on Industrial Fire Brigades oa prcmi~c; firc figkziT, g SUBSTANTIATION: This change correlates with the requirements orgm~,izaZk, ~ ,and have coordinated ,and arranged procedt res in 3-12.1.3 which p'rohibits tar kettles on roofs. approved by the attthority havingjurisdiction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: Better defines the appropriate language COMMITTEE STATEMENT: While this comment is not tied back to consistent with another NFPA s~'mditrd. a specific proposal, the committee recognizes that it cannot allowan COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. inconsistency to continue in the document and is accepting this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the comment to eliminate the inconsistency. changing of material that the committee feels should have the heuefit of pnblic review ,and so it is being held for the next revision in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (k)mntittee Projects. • (Log #94) 1:29 - (1-16.15 (New)): Hold SUBMITrER: Gary N. Miller, Edison Electxic Inst. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (U?g #44) RECOMMENDATION: Add new section as follows: 1- 25 - (1-15.1): Hold 1-16.15 A certificate offimess is not required for owners who perform inspection and maintenance of their own fire protection SUBMITrER~ Jon o. Wesley, Metro-Dade, FL, Fire Rescue Dept. and suppregsion systems. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: An owner should be able to self-insure that an RECOMMENDATION: Delete the Exception under 1-i5.1. employee has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform SUBSTANTIATION:, I cannot support or endorse for adoption the ins0ection and maintenance dudes. entire code with the permits and approvals section written as it is. CCfMM~ ACTION: Hold. This is interpreted as meaning that we cannot invoke fire operatin~g COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the permits with a fire safe operation plan. We issue and charge for addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit permits to offset inspection costs. Even if an occupancy has a fire of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in safe plan, regular inspections would still be necessary to ensure their accordance with 5-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee compliance with their plan. Projects. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMiI'i'I~E STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the changing of material that the committee feels should have the benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision 1- 30 - (1-17A): Hold (Log #106) in accordance with 3-4~6.2.2 of the RegulationsGoverning Coffunittee Projects. SUBMITrER: Northeast Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add the following 1-17.1.1: "Such construction documents ,and shop drawings shall be reviewed (Log#S1) prior to the issuance of an applicable building permit." I- 26- (I-15.12): Hold SUBSTANTIATION: Defines the time when the plans review must SUBMITI'EI~ Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety be conducted. Enables the fire official to work closely with the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 bttilding official.for that purpose. RECOMMENDATION: Revise the text to read: COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily accessible COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the at each place of operation or carried by the permit holder as addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit specified by the anthority having jurisdiction and maintained in a of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in lelzible form. accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee SOBSTANTIATION: Requires that the l~ermit holder maintain the Projects. permit in a legible-manner for the AHJ's inspection. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit (Log #109) of public review and so it'is beingheld for the next revision in 1- 31 - (Chapter 2): Hold accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (2~mmittee SUBMI]ffrER: Northeast Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee Projects. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add the definition of Common Path of Travel from NFPA101. The definition is: Common Path of Travel. That portion of exit access that must be traversed before two separate and distinct paths of travel to two exits (LOg #44a) are available. Paths that merge are common paths of travel. 1-27- (1-15.16): Hold Common path of travel is measured in the same manner as travel SUBMITrF.,R: Jon o. Wesley, Metro-Dade, FL, Fire Rescue Dept. distance but terminates at that point where two separate and distinct COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 routes become available. RECOMMENDATION: Revise the wording for 1-1 a.r, 16 as follows: SUBSTANTIATION: Assists the user with a common egress "The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to issue component. permits to ope~atious within its jurisdiction that it deems needing a COMMH-r~E ACTION: Hold. regular fire inspection. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the SUBSTANTIATION: I cannot support or endorse.for adoption the addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit entire code with the permits and approvals section written as it is. I of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in do not feel that this (kode should limit the operation that can be " accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee pernfitted. We already have a permit schedule that is far more Projects. comprehensive. It would be financially and politically impossible to comply with this section of the C~xte.

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(Log #53) (Log #130) 1- 32 - (2-1): Reject 1- 36 - (3-1.2): Hold SUBMITTER: Southeast Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Krmpp, McDonald's Corporation COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition for Commercial RECOMMENDATION: C,hange this section to read: (:k~oking. "Every new a~qd z;d~d~g building shall comply with this Code and Commercial Cooking. All public and private cooking operations, with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Every existin~ buildin~ shall except cooking in individuaidwelling units. comply with the reasonable intent of this Code mad with/~he SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies the definition of commercial cooking reasonable intent of NFPA 101. Life Safety Code. which compliance under the requirements in 3-10. shall be evaluated and applied in accordance with 1-5.5." COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (As revised in my proposed comments). COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels the responsibility SUBSTANTIATION: AS written, this section of the standard for a definition of commercial cooking should rest with the conflicts with Sections 1-5.5, 1-5.8 and 1-8.2 both as originally committee responsible fi~r NFPA 96 and suggests the submitter written, mad as I have proposed for revision. The main problem lies fi)rward a proposal to that committee. in the original langnage in this section mandating total compliance with this Code and with NFPA 101 with no exceptions or cross references given. The proposed wording resolves these conflicts. I am also not sure why "this Code" is in this section since it appears (LOg #82) to be totally covered in even more detail in ,Section 3-1.1. But 1- 33 - (2-1): Accept presuming you are aware of some subtle difference in memfing SUBMITrER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public S~'ety between the two I have left that thought in for now, but I suggest you COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 look at it and see if it shouldn't be left out in faw)r of 3-1.1, so this RECOMMENDATION: Delete the following words from the sections just addresses NFPA 101. definition of Busine.~s Occupancies, College and university COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. instructional buildings, classrooms under ,gO persons, and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the changing of material that the committee feels should have the SUBSTANTIATION: The 1994 Edition of the Life Safety Code benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision deleted instructional laboratories from the definition of Business in ac'cordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Occupancies. Provides better correlation between the referenced Committee Projects. code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is an update of extracted materi,'d. 1- 37- (3-1.3): Hold (Log#75) SUBMITrER: Rick R Schartel, PA Power & Light Co COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (LOg #93) RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 3-1.3. 1- 34 - .(2-1 Vacant Building (New)): Hold SUBSTANTIATION: This section clearly disallows the initiation of SUBMITTER: (;arc N. Miller, Edison Electric Inst, any combustion reaction, whether "friendly" or ~unfriendly~. This is COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 clearly not in the best interest of society. As such, birthday candies, RECOMMENDATION: Add new definition as follows: religious candles, industrial furnaces and boilers, heating systems Add: Vacant Building: A building that is not occupied for more and fireplaces would never be started. than 60 days. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBSTANTIATION: There is no definition of Wacant BuUdlng." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the This could canse confiision between "vacant" and ~unoccupie& changing of material that the committee feels should have the huildings. benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. in accorckmce with 3-4.5.2.2 of the Regulations Governing COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the (~rnmittee Projects. addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit of public review ,and so it is being held for the next revision in accorckmce with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations C,ovenling Committee Projects. (Log #92) 1- 38- (3-1.3): Hold SUBMITTER: Gary N. Miller, Edison Electric Inst. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (I~g #129) RECOMMENDATION: Delete text as follows: 1- 35 - (3-1.1): Hold qt shall be illegal for any person to throw or place, or cause to be SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation thrown or placed any lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches or COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 other flaming or glowing snbstance or thing on any surface or article RECOMMENDATION: Chan~e the text to read: where it can cause or start a fire." "Every new ac, d cxi~zi7,g building or structure shall be constructed, SUBSTANTIATION: This section does not ,allow for any fires arranged, equipped, maintained, and operated in accordance with including "friendly" fires such as lighting a candle, a fireplace, or an this Code so as to provide a reasonable level of life safety, property industrial boiler. There is no technical justification for this section. protection, and public welfare from the actual and potential hazards COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. created by fire, explosion, and other hazardous conditions. Every COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the existing buildin~ or structure, and those permitted for new or changing of material that the committee feels should have the remodel work tsrior to the adontion of this code shall be evaluated benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision fi)r reasonableequivalency wi~ the intent of this section of this in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Ca~de net Section 1-5.5." Connnittee Projects. (As revised in my comments on that section.) SUBSTANTIATION: As written, this section of the sm.n~trd conflicts with sections 1-5.5, 1-5.8, andl-8.2, both as originally written, and as I have proposed for revision. The main problem lies (Log #76) in the original language in dais section mandating total compliance 1- 39 - (3-1.4): Hold with this code, with no exception or cross reference given. The SUBMITrER: Rick R Schartel, PA Power & Light Co proposed wording above resolves this conflict. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 3-1.4. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of this language is laudable, but changing of material that the committee feels should have the unenforceable in its current form. Any time energy is introduced to benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision something, there is risk. As written the lighting of a candle in a in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of tile Regulations Governing religious ceremony or on a birthday cake is potentially a violation. (k~mmittee Projects. Similarly, lighting a fire in a fireplace, heater or industrial furnace may be a violation. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold.

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the (Log #90) changing of material that the committee feels should have the 1- 44- (3-5.5 Exception (New)): Hold benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision SUBMrITER: C,~y N. Miller, Edison Electric Inst. in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regnlations Governing COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (lommittee Projects. RECOMMENDATION: Add new exception as follows: Security gates are allowed when buildings are unoccupied and contain a hazard to Fire Department personnel. SUBSTANTIATION: Some facilities do not require rescue efforts, providing immediate suppression efforts are not necessary, and (Log #91) contain hazards of extreme, dan. ger to Fire Dep~xment personnel. 1- 40 - (3-1.4): Hold For example, elecmcal substauons are unmanned and pose a severe SUBMITTER: Gary N. Miller, Edison Electric Inst. electrical hazard to firefighters. These facilities are unmanned, and COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 rescue operations wouldbe un necessary, endangering fire service RECOMMENDATION: Delete: Any person who deliberately or personnel. Damaged equipment is rarely salvageable and through negligence sets fire to or causes the burning of any h~ppression would not 15en-efit the owner or thepublic. combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safe W of COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. any person or property shall be deemed to be in violation of this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the (k)de. addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit SUBSTANTIATION: This section states that one may not initiate of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in "any" fire without violating this code; even a "friendly" fire such ,as a accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (lommittee candle, cigarette, or industrial fiwnace entails some risk, ,and can Projects. endanger the safety of :my person or property. Therefore, it is not possible to suu-t "any" fire and not violate this code. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. (Log #104) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the 1- 45 - (3-6): Hold changing of material that the committee feels should have the SUBMITrER: Western Regionai Fire (lode Dev. Committee benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regadations Governing RECOMMENDATION: Change 3-6 to read: Access Boxes. (lommittee Projects. 3-6.1 The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to require an access..... box to be mstalled in an accessible location where a,ccess to or w~thm a structure or area m difficult because of security. The accessbox shall be a type approved by the Authority Having (Log #107) Jurisdiction and. shall contmn ke~s or other.... devices necessary to gm'n I- 41 - (3-4.7): Hold access :ts reqtnred by the AuthonW HavmgJunsdicuon. The SUBMITrER: Northeast Regional Fire Code l)ev. Committee operator of the premises shall immediately notify the Authority COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 HavingJurisdicuon, and provide the new keys or other devices, any RECOMMENDATION: Change 3-4.7 to read: time a/ock is changed or rekeyed and a key or other device to that "No charcoal burners shall be kindled or maintained on lock is contained in the access box. combustible balconies, combustible roof decks, or within 10 ft. of In chapter 2, change the definition of "Keybox" to "Access Box." combustible patios on ground floors." Revise the defin'ition to read: "A container of a type approved by the SUBSTANTIATION: Better defines whure these devices are to be Authority Having Jurisdiction installed in an accessible location for prohibited. the prpu ose of contalning keys.,°r other devices to gain necessary access to areas of the premrses. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of the key boxes is to provide COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the access, current technology uses other methods to gain access other changing of material that the committee feels should have the than keys. benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the (ilommittee Projects. changing of material that the committee feels should have the benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision in accordance with 3-4.6:9.2 of the Regulations (~)verning (:lommittee Projects. (Log #108) 1- 42 - (3--4.7 Exception): Hold SUBMITrER: Northeast Regional Fire (lode Dev. Committee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (Log #77) RECOMMENDATION: Change the exception to 3-4.7 to read: 1-46- (3-6 Exception (New)): Hold Exception: Detached Single Family Dwellings. SUBMITrER: Rick R Schartel, PA Power & Light Co SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies when the exception is to be COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 used. RECOMMENDATION: Add exception: COMMITI'rEE ACTION: Hold. Exception: Buildings which house or contain hazards which pose COMMr'I.-I~iE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the extreme hazard to the responding fire service _personnel. changing of material that the committee feels should have the SUBSTANTIATION: Certain occupancies such as those containing benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision high voltage electrical equipment, explosives or other extremely in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations C,overning ha~rdons-material or cdnditions shohld not be entered except (lo mmittee Projects. under supervision of competent personnel. In the case of energized electrica.requipment, OSHA 1910.269 denies access to anyone not specially trained under nonemer~rencv conditions. Allowing access to unqualified personnel during ah em'ergency is both dangerous (La)g #103) and a potential-violation. 1- 43 - (3-5.2):' Hold COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBMITrER: Western Regional Fire (lode Dev. (-lommittee COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit RECOMMENDATION: In the last sentence of 3-5.2 change to read: of public review and so it is being held for the next revision in "The grade and surface of the fire lane shall be within the limits accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction." Projects. SUBSTANTIATION: To ensure that the surface materials of the fire lanes are adequate for Use by the fire department in all weather conditions. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold, (IJig #89) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the 1- 47 - (3-6 Exception (New)): Hold addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit SUBMITTF.,R: Gary N. Miller, Edison Electric Inst. of public review and so it is being held for the next revision in COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 accordimce with .~4.6.2.2 of the Regnlations Governing Cxgmmittee RECOMMENDATION: Add new exception as follows: Projects. Exception: When buildings are unoccupied and contain a hazard which is dangerous to Fire Department personnel (e.g., Substation switching Buildings) a key box is not required.

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SUBSTANTIATION: As an example, electrical substations are Exception No. I: Where the hood, duct, or grease removal device, normally unmanned and pose a severe electrical safety hazard to or protective methods as applied to these components is listed for Fire Department personnel. As facilities of this nature are normally lesser clearances. unn~mned, rescue efforts are unnecessary and endanger firefighters. Exception No. 2: Clearance to combustible material shall be COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. permitted to be reduced if the combustible material is protected ,as COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the follows: addition of rmtteri:d that the committee feels should have the benefit of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in Type of Protection accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee Cle,'u-ance to (hsmbusfible Material Projects. (a) 0.013-in. (0.33-mm) (28 gauge) sheet metal spaced out 1 in. (25.4 mm) on noncombustible spacers. 9 in. (228.6 mill ) (b) 0.027-in. (0.69-ram) (22 gauge) sheet metal on 1-in. (25.4-mm) (Log #85) mineral wool bats reinfi)rced with wire mesh or equivalent spaced 1- 48 - (,3-8.2 and 3-8.3): Hold out 1 in. (25.4 rmn) on noncombustible spacers. 3 in. (76.2 mm) SUBMITTER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety Exception No. 3: Clearance to limited-combustible materials shall COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 be permitted to be reduced to zero clearance where protected by RECOMMENDATION: At the end of each section add the metal lath and plaster, ceramic tile, quarry tile, other- following wording:, e ' " noncombustible materials or assembly of noncombustible materials, "...and other reqntr ~d fire protecuon eqmpment." or materials ,and products that ace listed for the purpose of reducing SUBSTANTIATION: Other fire protection equipment may be clear:,mce and acceptable to the attthority havingjufisaiction. The - required and should be maintained in service when the building is listed materials shall be installed in accordance with the conditions vacant. Allows the AHJ to require ,an inspection of these other of the listing and the tmmufacturer's instructions and shall be s},stems when fire protection systems are out of service for over 30 acceptable to the authority havinl~jurisdiction. (96:1-3.2.1) (lays. ~10.2.2 The protection methods fi)r ducts to reduce cleacance ,are COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. to be applied to the combustible or limited-combustible COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting rite construction and not to the duct itself unless the listed materials and addition of material that the committee feels shou[d have the benefit products are directly applied to the duct in accordance with the of pt,blic review :rod so it is beingheld for the next revision in conditions of listing and the mantffacturer's instructions. MateriMs acco rdan ce with :3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations (~:we rn ing (k) mntittee or j~roducts directly applied to ducts shall demonstrate they provide Projects. sutlacient mechanical and smtctural integrity, resiliency, and stability when subjected to expected building environmental conditions, duct movement under gerieral operating conditions, and duct movement due to fire conditions. Meagures shall be taken to prevent physical (Log #CC1 ) damage to any material or product used for the pfirpose of reducing 1- 49 - (3-10): Accept clearances. In the event of damage, it shall be repaired and restored SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention (_~de to meet its intended listing or clearance requirements and shall be COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 acceptable to the authority havingjurisdicffon. In the event of a fire RECOMMENDATION: Update the text extracted from NFPA 96 within a kitchen exhaust system, the duct and the enclosure around reflect the changes being proposed for the 1997 edition which is in or directly applied to the duct shall be inspected by qualified the sanle cycle for adop66n ,as NFPA 1. The text of the revised personnel to determine whether the duct-and protet~tion method section is as follows: - are structurally sound, capable of maintaining their fireprotection 3-10 ('onunercial.. , (~)okin. g Equilpment. fimcdon, and suitable for continued operation. (96:1-3.2.2) 3-10 ....1 ('ookin g eqm p ment usedin. p rocesses, p roducln g,smoke or 3-10.2.3 A duct shall be permitted to contact noncombustible grease-laden vapors shall be eqmppedwlth an exhaust system floors, interior walls, and o-ther noncombustible structures or complying with all the eqttipment ~.nd performance requirements of supports, but it shall not be ira contact for more than 50 percent of NFPA 96, Stxmdard for the Installation of Equipment for the its surface area per each lineal foot of contact length. Where such Removal of Smoke mid Gre~se-Laden Vapors from (kmtmercial direct contact is made, the duct shall be protected from corrosion Cooking Equipment., and all such equipment and performance due to this contact. (96:1-3.2.3) shall be maintained per dais stancktrd during all periods of operation Exception: When the duct is protected with a material or product of the cooking eqtfipment. Specifically, the following equipfilent listed for the purpose of redudng clearance to zero. shall be kept ha good working condition: . 10.2.4 For clearances between the duct and interior surfaces of 1. (~)oking equipment enclosures, see 4-7.2.3 of NFPA 96. (06:1-3.2.4) 2. Hoods 3-10.3" Cleaning. 3. I-)ucts (if applicable) 3-10.3.1" Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other 4. Fans appurtenances shalI be cleaned to bare metal at frequent intervals 5. Fire suppression systems ptaor to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily 6. Speciaf effluent or energy control equipment sludge. After the exhaust system is cleaned to bare metal, it shall not All air flows shall be maintained. Maintenance and repairs shall be be coated with powder or other substance. The system shall be perfon'ned on all components at intervals necessary to Be able to inspected at least every six months by a properly trained and maintain these conditl('ms. (96:1-3.1) qu,'ilified person. (96:8-3.1) 3-10.2 Clearance. A-3q0.3.1 Cleaning to bare metal does not mean to remove the 3-10.9.1 Except where enclosures are required, hoods, grease paint from a paintedsurface of the exhaust system. removal devices, exhaust fans, and ducts shall have a clearance of at 3-10.3.1.1 Depending upon the amount and type of cooking least 18 in. (457.2 ram) to combustible material, 3 in. (76.2 ram) to equipment usage, the en(are exhaust system shall be inspected and, limited-combustible materizd, and 0 in. to noncombustible material. if contaminated, cleaned by a properly trained and qual~ffied company or person in accordance with Section 3-10-3.

Table 3-10.3.1

Where the system is used on a daily basis, the system should be inspected, and cleaned if necessary, according to the following schedule:

(a) Systems utilizing solid cooking fuels wok cooking: monthly

(b) Systems utilizing high volumes of fast-food type operation, 24 hour cooking, or char broiling: quarterly

(c) Systems utilizing n-ormal w)htmes of commercial cooking or baking: semiannually

(d) Systems utilizing all other cooking operations: annually.

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The above schedule is a normal frequency. The authority having COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. jurisdiction shall be permitted to alter the frequency of cleaning Extract paragraph 1-3.1 of NFPA96 as replacement text for 3-10.1 depending upon the amount of grease or residue deposits observed and the exceptions. The text to be extracted is as follows: du ring inspections. (96:8-3.1.1 ) %10.1 Cooking equipment used in processes producing smoke or .%10.3.1.2 When a vent cleaning service is used, a certificate grease-laden vapors shall be equipped with an exhaust system showing date of inspection or cleaning sh~l be maintained on the complying with all the equipment and performance requirements of premises. Areas not cleaned shall be noted. (96:8-3.1.2) NFPA 96, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the %10.3.2 Flainmable solvents or other flanlmable cleaning aids shall Removal of Smoke ,and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial not be used. (96:8-3.2) £looking Equipment, and all such equipment and performance shall %10.3.3 At the start of the cleaning process, electrical switches that be mainminedper this standard durmg all periods of operation of could be accidentally activated shall be locked ont. (96:8-3.3) the cooking equipment. Specifically, the following equipment shall %10.3.4 Components of the fire suppression system shall not be be kept in good working condition: rendered inoperable during the cleaning process. 1. Cooking equipment Exception: Servicing by properly trained and qualified persons in 2. Hoods accorchnce with Section 8-2. (96:8-3.4) 3. Ducts (if applicable) %10.3.5 Care shall be taken not to apply cleaning chemicMs on 4. Fans filsible links or other detection devices of the antomatic 5. Fire suppression systems extingnishing system. (96:8-3.5) 6. Special effluent or energy control equipment %10.3.6 When cleaning procedures are completed, all electrical All air flows shall be maintained. Maintenance and repairs shall be switches and system components shall be returned to an operable performed on all components at intervals necessary to be able to state. All access panels (doors) and cover plates shall be replaced. maintain these conditions. (96:I-3.1 ) [)ampers and diffusers shall be positioned for proper airflow. (96:8- COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Cx~mmittee feels it is helpful to 3.6) the fire inspector to extract the text rather than just refer them to 3-10.4 Deep tat fryers shall be equipped with a separate high limit NFPA 96. The above text is extracted from the anticipated 1997 control ira addition to the adjustable operating control (thermostat) edition of NFPA 96.. m shut offfitel or energy when the fat temperature reaches 475°F (246°C), 1 ira. (25.4 ram) below the surface. (96:9-2) 3-10.5 Food preparation facilities'protected in accordance with Section 6-3 are not required to have openings protected between (Log #112i food preparation areas and dining areas. Where domestic cooking 1-52 - (%10.1 Exception No. 1): Accept equipment is used for food warming or limited cooking, protection SUBMITTEI~ Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation or segreg~ttion of food preparation facilities is not required. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: Section %10 ofNFPA 1 extracts material from [ RECOMMENDATION: Delete Exception No. 1 entirely. NFPA 96 which is being revised in the same cycle as NFPA 1 and the SUBSTANTIATION: The exception is misleading and contradicts extracted material is being updated so the text in NFPA 1 will be NFPA 96, both because "self-contained" is open to highly subjective consistent with the proposed changes to NFPA 96. interpretation, and because NFPA 96 does not require "cooking COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. equipment" to be exhausted, but rather requires the control of "cooking operations" that produce grease laden vapors. A cooking o p eration, is, the combination,., of eqnipment,, fnel , and. food product that combines to contribute to the ~uan~aty and quality of the ( l~:~g #9 ) effluent. There are rrkany pieces of listed, self-contained cooking 1- 50 - (3-10 (New)): Accept equipment" that produce grease laden vapors and are therefore still SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle llI, FMANA snl~ject to NFPA 96. Examples of such would be enclosed ovens with COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 heavy grease producing products in them, and closed pressure RECOMMENDATION: Add language from NFPA 96, 8-3.4. This cookers or flyers with greasy products that releasegreasy vapors via language, would be extracted (.lode which, is part. of extracted. pressure relief and release larger quantities when the lid is opened. material in NFPA 1. Renumber following sectaons of (_;ode m %10. There are also a newer category of listed "ductless hoods" or This new section would be 3-10.6. "recirculating units" containing built-in hoods, special filtration, and SUBSTANTIATION: This langalage specifically deals with ventilation that are purported to control all the grease and odor coml~ments of the fire st,ppression system. Sections of 3-10 are effluent prior to discharge in the space, but which are still subject to extracts and NFPA 96, 8-3.4 was missed to complete the extracted NFPA 96 tinder the entire chapter 10 of the 1994 edition. This nlaterial froln NFPA 96. concept started out without knowledge of NFPA 96 but ,after some COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. serious discussion, a TIA was passed, and the chapter on this The actual text to be added is as follows: equipment was put in the next edition of the dqcument. This is very 3-10.3.4 Components of the fire suppression system shall not be necessary because there are serious fire and other safety concerns in rendered inoperable during the cleaning process. such operations, and the components and process of such systems ExceDtion: Servicing by properly trained and qualified persons in must be Controlled, or the public will suffer with increased tire, accoraance with Section 8-2. (96:8-3.4) - health, and building hazards. This is not a quote from NFPA 96 even though someone may think it is from the ending of 3-10.1. Delete the Exception from here and let all such concepts be evaluated against the greater detail and experience of NFPA 96. (Log #111) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. 1- 51 - (%10.1): Accept in Principle COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on ¢~mment SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation 1-51 (IJ)g #111). COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Delete the existing text and insert the following: "Cooking equipment used in processes producing smoke or grease- . (l_xJg #113) laden vapors shall be eqnipped with an exhaust system complying 1- 53 - (%10.1 Exception No. 2): Reject with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation (kmtrol and Fire Protection SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation of (lommercial Cooking Operations." COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: The original text is an extrapolation from RECOMMENDATION: Revise the Exception to read as follows: NFPA 96, Section 1-3.1 of the 1994 edition, and not a direct quote. "Existing installations ,and operations shall bepermitted to It leaves out "in processes" which is important to the NFPA 96 continue in service per the terms of Sections 1-8.2(b), and 1-5.5" comnfittee, and it ch~mges the list of system components. This same (per the revisions I proposed in those 2 sections). section has been recommended for some significant changes in this SUBSTANTIATION: This exception as originally written is such stone ROP. Thus NFPA 1 will not only would be misquoting NFPA 96 unspecified language that it could be seen to contradict the intent of and changing its intent, but it would be behind the latest edition of Sections 1-5.5 and 1-8.2(b). Therefore, the references to these two NFPA 96 if the original text remains. I cannot understmad how sections, is more ,appropriate, (especially as I have pro.posed the extrapolations, misqt,otes, and out-of-date concepts can be perceived rewording for them), unless yon would prefer to write the statements as beneficial to NFPA. This should not be permitted. Not only over ag,'fin here. This is not an extraction from NFPA 96 even NFPA 96. but other quoted standards and NFPA itself will suffer though someone could get that impression from the end wording in from tiffs contradictory purposes of its standards. %10.1. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on (~)nunent (Log #54) 1-51 ( Log # 111 ) which deletes th is exception. 1-56- (%13): Hold SUBMITI'ER: Southeast Regional Fire Code Dev. (k~mmittee COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (Log #114) RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 3-13 on Torch Applied Roofing 1- 54 - (%10.2 and A-%10.2): Hold Systems and renumber the remaining sections. SUBMITI'ER: Joseph N. Knapp, McDonald's Corporation %13 Torch Applied Roofing Systems. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 %13.1 Permit required. RECOMMENDATION: Delete this section and its Appendix %13.2 Torch applied roofing systems shall be installed in material in its entirety. accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 241. SUBSTANTIATION: Having %10.1 made inftial references to the Add to 1-15.16 (gg) Torch Applied Roofing Systems. specifics of fire s~ffety for (_~mmercial Cooking operations being SUBSTANTIATION: Several fires have occurred during these found in NFPA 96, I strongly feel it is inappropriate to incorporate operations. Placing the requirements in one place calls attention to any of the further detail of the individual s-ect~%nsof NFPA 96 for a the requirements and the need for a permit. A permit makes the number of important reasons. First, you only extract certain of the AHJ aware of these operations so they can ensure that proper information rather than the whole and this can readily leave the user precautions have been taken. of your standard very misunderstanding of the intent of the whole of COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. NFPA 96. Second, all the material you do incorporate is subject to change by the NFPA 96 committee. This year, we are in the stone COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the cycle, and it can well be that some of the material you would publish addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit mis year would have been changed by us at the very same time. That of public review ~md so it is being held for the next revision in will leave us in inunediate conflict. Third, it is very likely that accor~mce with %4.6.2.2 of the Regnlations Governing C~nmtittee someone with a modest ~maount of information relative to the Projects. various stzmdards you copy into your sutndard will feel it is adequate to use your standard onlyin order not to have to buy and carry-all the other standards. That could re:dly bring about some serious conflicts of interpretation. It is quite likely that users will prefer to (Log #99) interpret the lesser material in your standard rather than bother 1-57- (%13.1 Exception No. 3 (New)): Reject with the more complete referenced standards. Fourth, your SUBMITI'ER: Western Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee committee didn't even consult with our committee to get any sense COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-5 of agreement from us ,as to whether the material you decided to RECOMMENDATION: Add ,an Exception 3 to %13.1 to read: extract from us was a fair representation of the critical content of Exception No. 3: Fresh cut trees as determined by the Authority our standard or not, :rod I would expect that we would be the better HavingJurisdiction. judges of thaL • Specific problems with your extraction are 1. In the first paragraph SUBSTANTIATION: Christmas trees ,are a regional issue based on you deleted the introductory words "Except where enclosures are species and time from cutting to placement within the building. required." 2. You split Exception No. 3 in NFPA 96 into two Based on research from the Univ of Washington by Dr. Chestagner exceptions in your aocument, and changed some of the wording. 3. and the Northwest CJlristmas Tree Growers &ssn. Yournote is a main text requirement inNFPA 96. You have COMMITI'EE ACTION: Reject. dramatically weakened it by turning it into a note, ~md yon have not COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee does not have a even qnoted at least half of the material from that section in NFPA definition for "fresh cut". The committee suggests the submitter 96. All these seriously contradict the intent of NFPA 96. resubmit this comment as a proposal for the next edition of NFPA 1 In (nfis)-extracting such large bodies of material from other of your and include not only a suggested definition, but also a copy of the standards, you are bringing about serious conflicts with those research referenced. st;mdards and yours. If thtspersists eventually you will weaken "all the standards to the extent they will all loose their force, and eventually some of them will disappear in favor of yonr more encompassing, but less detailed and meaningfid NFPA 1. That will (Log #52) be a sad day for NFPA. 1-58- (%14): Hold COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBMITTER: Southeast Regional Fire (;ode Dev. (~3mmittee COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 changing of material that the conunittee feels should have the RECOMMENDATION: Add a new %14 to read: benefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision %14 Special Outside Events. in accordance with L~--4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing %14.1 Permit required. (~:munittee Pr<~jects. The commentor should note, however, that %14.2 An approved plan shall be submitted that addresses such the extracted material in %10 will be updated to the 1997 edition of items as emergency vehicle ingress and egress, fire protection, NFPA 96. see Committee (~)nmaent 1-49 (Log #CC1). emergency medical services, public assembly areas and the directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles, and vendor distribution. %14.3 When required by the Authority HavingJnrisdiction (D)g #115) 1- 55 - (3-10.3 througtl 3-10.8): Reject emergency medical personnel, fire protection personnel and SUBMITI'ER: Joseph N. ICmapp, McDonald's Corporation security shall be provided. COMMENT ON PROPOSALNO: 1-69 Add a new 1-15.16.(ff) Speci,--d Outside Event. Where the attthority RECOMMENDATION: Delete these sections in their entirety. having jurisdiction determines that the gathering of a large number SUBSTANTIATION: While the selections quoted here are of persons or the equipment or structures related to the special accurately quoted from NFPA 96, 1994 edition, other related parts of outside event presents the potential for an unusual and significant the same sections are not quoted, such as 8-3.1.1, 8-3.4, and 8-4, impact on public s,'ffety or fire safety, including access to buildings, leaving an unclear conclusion of the intent of NFPA 96. Further, a structures, fire hydrants, fire lanes and the like, or the provisions of mnnber of the~ sections and their associated sections are proposed public safety services, including fire protection and emergency for changes in this same ROP. This wouldput this proposed section medical services. of NFPA 1 in even greater conflict with NFPA 96 of the same year SUBSTANTIATION: Currently no requirements exist in the fire edition. Since %10.1 already references NFPA 96 as the appropriate prevention code dealing with special outside events. This comment st;mditrd for commercial cooking exhaust systems, there is no need would add the requirements for special outside events to assist the to quote any of the further detailof that standard. Doing so only anthority having jurisdiction in handling these special events. adds to the confusion of the user, since there is no way yon can COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. uote selected extracts from a standard and still accurately represent ~]ae whole picture and intent the standard addresses. Such COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the extractions also present direct conflicts between the two st;mdards, addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit and will weaken the entire NFPA standards system over time. of public review and so it is being held for the next revision in COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing (k~mmittee COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has done an accurate Projects. extract from NFPA 96. The property owner must still comply with NFPA 96 even if all the text [s not extracted into NFPA 1. The extracts are fi)r the convenience of the inspector and does not relieve the property owner from compliance with the total doculnent.

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(D)g #110) 4-1.4.2 Every door ,and every principal entrance that is required to 1- 59 - (Chapter 4): Accept in Principle serve as an exit shall be designed andconstructed so that the way of SUBMITTER~ Northe:tst Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee exit travel is obvious and direct. Windows that, because of their COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 physical configawation or design and the materials used in their RECOMMENDATION: Add tile following extracts from NFPA 101, construction, could be mistaken for doors shall be made inaccessible Life Szffety C,ode to Chapter 4, in addition move section 3-1.6 of to the occup~mts by barriers or railings. 101:5-2.1.1.2 NFPA 1 to Chapter 4. 4-1.5 Swing and Force to Open. Add tile definitions of low, ordinary and high hazard from NFPA 4-1.5.1" Any door in a means of egress shall be of the side-hinged 101 Chapter 4 to Chapter 2. or pivoted-swinging type. The door shall be designed and installed Add the following definitions to Chapter 2 so that it is capable of swinging from any position to the full use of 4-2.2.2* Low Hazard. Low hazard contents shall be classified as th e opening in which it is installed. Doors shall swing in the those of such low combustibility that no self-propagating fire therein direction of egress fravel where serving a room or area with an can Occur. occupant load of 50 or more. A-4-2.2.2 Chapter 29 of NFPA 101 recognizes storage of Exception No. 1: Sliding doors in detention and correctional noncombustible materials as low hazard]In other occupancies it is occupancies ,as provided in Chapters 14, and 15 of NFPA 101, and assumed that even where the actual contents hazard may normally doors fi)r dwelling units ,as provided in Chapter 21 of NFPA 101. be low, there is sufficient likelihood that some combustible materials Exception No. 2: Smoke barrier door swing in existing health care or hazardous operations will be introduced in connection with occupancies ,as provided in Chapter 13 of NFPA 101. building repair or maintenance, or that some psychological factor Exception No. 3: Doors in horizontal exits shall not be required to might create conditions conducive m panic, ~) that tile egress swing in the direction of egress travel where specifically exempted by facilities cannot s:ffely be redtmed below those specified for ordinagy 5-2.4.3.6 of NFPA 101. hazm'd rontents. Exception No. 4: Where permitted by Chapters 8 through 29of 4-2.2;3* Ordinary Hazard. Ordinary hazard contents shall be NFPA 101, horizontal sliding or vertical rolling security grilles or classified as those that.are likely to burn with moderate rapidity or to doors that are a part of the required means of egress shall conform give off a considerable volume of smoke. to the following: A-4-2.2.3 Ordinary hazard cl:Lssification represents tile conditions (a) They shall remain secured in the full open position during the fiJt,nd in most buildings and is the basis for the general period of occupancy by thegeneral public. reqni remen ts of NFPA 101. (b) On or adjacent to the door, there shall be a readily visible, The fear of poisomms fumes or explosions is necessarily a relative durable sign that reads "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN n~ltter to be determined on a judgment basis. All smoke contains THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED." The sign shall be in letters not some toxic fire gases, but underconditions of ordinary haalrd there less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) high on a contrasting background. should be no unduly dangerous exposure during the period (c) r)oors or grilles shall not be brought to the closed position necessary to escape from the fire area, assuming there are proper when the space is occupied. exits. (d) [),)ors or grilles shall be openable from within the space 4-2.2.4* High Hazard. High hazard contents shall be classified ,as without the use of~my special knowledge or effort. those that are likely to burn with extreme rapidity or from which (e) Where two or more means of egress are required, not more explosions are likely. than half of the means of egress shaft be permitted to be equipped A42.2.4 High hazard contents may include occupancies where with horizcmtal sliding or vertical rolling grilles or doors. gasoline and other flmnmable liquids are handled or used or are Exception No. 5: Horizontal sliding doors complying with 5-2.1.14 stored under conditions involving possible release of flammable of NFPA 101. vapors: where grain dust, wood flour or plastic dust, aluminum or Exception No. 6: Doors to private garages and industrial and magnesium dust, or other explosive dusts may be produced; where storage areas with an occup,'int load of not more than 10 need not haz,'u'dous chemicals or explosives are manl,factured, stored, or be side-hinged or pivoted-swinging doors where such garages and handled; where cotton or other combustible fbers are processed or industrial and storage areas contain low or ordinary haz,ard contents. Exception No. 7: Revolving doors complying with 5-2.1.10 of NFPA handled under conditions producing flammable flyings; and other 101. situations of similar hazard. Exception No. 8: Existing fusible link-operated horizontal sliding or Add the fi)llowi ng to Chapter 4. vertical rolling fire doors where specifically permitted by Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101. 101:5-2.1.4.1 Chapter 4 Means of Egress A-4-1.5.1 Where doors are subject to two-way traffic, or where their opening may interfere with pedestrian traffic, an appropriately 4-1 Application. Means of egress in new and existing buildings located vision panel c,-ut reduce the chance of accidents. 101: A-5- shall comply with this code and the referenced edition of NFPA 101. 2.1.4.1 4-1.1 In' existing buildings, where a two-story exit enclosure 4-1.5.2 [),)ors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where connects the story of exit discharge with the story next above or used in an exit enclosure or where serving a high hazard contents below only, but not both, the exit shall be required only to be are,-L enclosed on the story of exit discharge. At least 50 percent of the Exception: Doors from individual living units that open directly number and capacity of exits on the story of exit discharge shall be into an exit enclosure need not swing in the direction of egress independent of such enclosures. 101:5-1.3.2 travel. 101:5-2.1.4.2 4-1.2" No exit enclosure shall be used for any purpose that could 4-1.5.3" During its swing, any door in a m~ans of egress shall leave interfere with its use as an exit and, if so designated, as an are~of unobstructed at least one half of the required width of an aisle, reflJge. 101:5-1.3.4 corrid6r, passageway, or landing. When fully open, the door shall A-4-1.2 This provision prohibits the use of exit enclosures for not project more than 7 in. (17.8 cm) into the required width of an storage or for installation of eqttipment not necessary for safety. aisle, corridor, passageway, or landing. Doors shall not open Occupancy is prohibited other than for egress, refuge, mad access. immediately onto a stair without a landing. The landing shall have, a The intent is that the exit enclosure essentially be ~sterile" with width at least equal to the width of the door. (See 5-2.1.3.3 of NFPA respect to fire safety hazards. 101:A-5-1.3.4 lO1.) 4-1.2.1 There shall be no enclosed, usable space within ,an exit • Exception: In existing buildings, a door providing access to a stair enclosure, including under sudrs, nor shall any open space within shall neither reduce the unobstructed width of a stair or landing to the enclosure, including stairs and landings, be used for any purpose less than 22 in. (55.9 cm) nor, when open, project more than 7 in. such as storage or similar use that could interfere with egress. Where (17.8 cm) into the required width oft stair or landing. 101:5-2.1.4.3 there is enclosed usable space under stzdrs, the walls and soffits of A-4-1.5.3 This paragraph is not intended to apply to the swing of the enchJsed space shall be protected the same as rile stair enclosure. cross-corridor doors such as smoke barrier doors and horizonud Entrance to such enclosed usable space under stairs shall not be exits. 101:A~5-2.1.4.3 from within the stair enclosure. (See also 4-1.2) 101:5-2.2.6.5 4-1.5.4 The forces required to fully open any door manually in a 4-1.3 Interior Finish in Exits. The fimne spread of interior finish means of egress shall not exceed 15 lbf(67 N) to release the latch, on walls and ceilings shall be in accordance with NFPA 101. 30 Ibf (133 N) to set the door in motion, and 15 lbf (67 N) to open 4-1.4 Doors. the door to the minimum required width. Opening forces for 4.1.4.1 Any device or alarm installed to restrict the improper use of interior side-hinged or pivoted-swinging doors without closers shall a means of egress shall be designed and installed so that it cannot, not exceed 5 lbf (22 N). These forces shall be applied at the latch even in case of failure, impede or prevent emergency use of such stile. means of egress. Exception No. 1: The opening force for doors in existing buildings Exception No. 1: As provided in 4-1.7. shall not exceed 50 lbf (222 N) applied to the latch stile. Exception No. 2: In 'detention and correctional occupancies as Exception No. 2: Horizontal sliding doors in detention and provided in Chapters 14, and 15 of NFPA 101. 101:5-1.7.2 correctional occupancies as provided by Chapters 14, and 15 of NFPA 101.

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Table A-6-5.2 Interior Finish Limitations

Occupancy Exits Access to Exits Other Spaces

Assembly -- New Class A or B A AorB AorB Class C A AorB A, B, or C Assembly -- Existing Class A or B A AorB AorB Class C A A or B A, B, or C Educational -- New A AorB AorB C on low parti- tionst Educational -- Existing A A or B A, B, or C Day-Care Centers -- New A A AorB I or II I or II N.R. Day-Care Centers -- Existing AorB AorB AorB Group Day-Care Homes -- New A or B A or B A, B, or C Group Day-Care Homes -- Existing A or B A, B, or C A, B, or C Family Day-Care Homes AorB A, B, or C A, B, or C Health Care -- New A.S. Mandatory AorB AorB AorB C on lower portion C in small indivi- of corridor dual roomst wallt

Health Care -- Existing AorB AorB AorB Detention and Correctional -- New At At A, B, or C I I Detention and Correctional -- Existing A or Bt A or Bt A, B, or C I or II I or II Residential, Hotels and Dormitories -- New A AorB A,B, or C I or II I or II Residential, Hotels and Dormitories -- Existing AorB AorB A,B, or C I or II? I or IIt Residential, Apartment Buildings -- New A - AorB A, B, or C I or IIt I or lit Residential, Apartment Buildings -- Existing A or B A or B A, B, or C I or IIt I or IIt Residential, 1- and 2-family, Lodging or A, B, or C A, B, or C A, B, or C Rooming Houses Residential, Board and Care -- See Chapters 22 and 23 Mercantile -- New AorB AorB Aor B Mercantile -- Existing Class A or B AorB AorB ceilings -- A or B existing on walls-- A,B, or C Mercantile -- Existing Class C A, B, or C A, B, or C A, B, or C Office -- New AorB AorB A, B, or C I or II I or II Office -- Existing A or B A or B A, B, or C Industrial A or B A, B, or C A, B, or C Storage Aor B A, B, or C A, B, or C

tSee Chapters for details. Notes: Class A Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 0-25, (new) smoke developed0--450. Class B Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 26-75, (new) smoke developed0-450. class c Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 76-200. (new) smoke developed0-450. Class I Interior Floor Finish -- critical radiant flux, minimum0.45 watts per sq cm. Class II Interior Floor Finish -- critical radiant flux, minimum 0.22 watts per sq cm. Automatic Sprinklers -- where a complete standard systemof automatic sprinklers is installed, interior wall and ceilingfinish with flame spread rating not over Class C may be used in any location where Class B is required and with rating of Class B in any locationwhere Class A iS required; similarly, aass II interior floor finish may be used in any locationwhere Class I is required and no critical radiant flux rating is required where aass II is required. This does not apply to new health care facilities. Exposed portions of structural members complyingwith the requirements for heavy timber construction are permitted.

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Exception No. 3: Power- perated d )ors :Ls provided in 5-2.1.9 of not by unfamiliar nlethods of operation such ,as a blow to break NFPAIO1. 101:5-2.1.4.4 gl~s. Tile operating devices should be capable of being operated 4.1.5.5 Screen and Storm Doors. No screen door or storm door with one hand and should not require fight grasping, tight pinching, used in a means of egress shall swing against the direction of egress or twisting of the wrist to operate. 101:A-5-2.1.5.3 m~vel where doors are required to swing in the direction of egress 4-1.6.4 Where pairs of doors are required in a means of egress, travel. 101:5-2.1.4.5 .each leaf of the pair shall be provided with its own rele~ing device. 4.1.6. Locks, Latches, mid Alarm Devices. Devices that depend upon the release of one door befi)re the other 4.1.6.1 Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the shall not be used. egress side whenever the building is occupied. Locks, if provided, Exception: Where exit doors are used in pairs and approved shall nor require the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or effort automatic flush bolts are used, the door le~ff having tire automatic for operation t?om the inside of the building. flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware. Exception No. 1: In health care occupancies as provided in The unlatching of any leaf shall npt require more than one Chapters 12 and 13 of NFPA 101, and in detention and ron'ectional operation. 101:5-2.1.5.4 occllpan cies as provided in Chapters 14 and 15 of NFPA 101. 4-1.6.5 No lock, padlock, hasp, bar, chain, or other device, or Exception No. 2: Exterior doors shall be permitted to have key- combination thereof shall be installed or maintained on or in operated locks from tile egress side, provided: connection with any door on which panic hardware or fire exit (a) This exception shall be specifically permitted by Chapters 8 hardware is required by NFPA 101 if such device prevents or is through "29 in NFPA 101 for the specific occnpancy, and intended to prevent the free use of the door for purposes of egress. (b) On the egress side, on or adjacent to the door, there shall be a Exception: As otherwise provided in 4-1.7. 101:5-2.1.5.5 readily visible, durable sign that reads "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN 4.1.7 Special Locking Arrangements. 11NL()CKED WHEN THE BI_IILDING IS OCCUPIED". The sign 4.1.7.1 Delayed Egress Locks. In buildings protected througehout by shall be in letters not less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) high on a contrasting an approved, supervised antonlatic fire detection system or background, and approved, supervised mm)matic sprinkler system, and wilere (c) The locking device shall be of a type that is readily specifically permitted by Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, doors distingafishable as locked, and in low and ordinary hazard contents areas as defined by Chapter 2 (d) A key shall be inunediately available to any occupant inside the sh~dl be permitted to be equipped with approved, listed, locking building when it is locked. devices that shall: Tiffs exception shall be permitted to be rew)ked by the authority (a) tInlock upon actuation of an approved, supervised automatic havingjnrisdiction for cause. sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 7-7 of NFPA Exception No. 3: Where specifically permitted by Chapters 8 101, or upon the actuation of any heat detector or not more than through "29 of NFPA 101, key operation shall be allowed, provided two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire the key cannot be removed when the door is locked from the side detection system'in accordance with Section 7-6 of NFPA 101, and from which egress is to be made. 101:5-2.1.5.1 (b) {lnlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking 4-1.6.2" Every stair enclosure door shall allow reentry from the mechanism, and stair enclosu re to the interior of the building, or ,an automatic (c) Initiate an irreversible process that will release the lock within rele:~se shall be provided to nnlock all stair enclosure doors to allow 15 seconds upon application to the release device required in 4-1.6.3 reentry. Such automatic release shall be actuated with the initiation of a force that shal/not be reqtdred to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) nor be of tire building fire alarm system. required to be continuously applied for more than 3 seconds. The Exception No. 1: Selected doors on stair enclosures shall be initiation of the release process shall activate a signal in the vicinity permitted to be equipped with hardware that prevents reentry into of the door to ensure those attempting to egress that the system is the interior of die building provided that: functional. Once the door lock has been released by the application (a) Such arrangement is specifically permitted by Chapters 8 of force to the releasing device, relocking shall be by manual means through 29 of NFPA 101, and, only. (b) There are at least two levels where it is possible to leave the s~dr Exception to (c): The authority having jurisdiction shall be enclosure, and permitted to approve a delay not to exceed 30 seconds provided that (c) There shall be not more than four floors intervening between reasonable life safety is ensured. floors where it is possible to leave the stair enclosure, and (d)* On the door adjacent to the release device, a sign shall be (d) Reentry is possible on the top or next to top floor permitting ~provided that reads: access to another exit, arid USH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. (e) Doors permitting reentry are identified a~s such on the stair side DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS." of the door. Sign letters shall be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) high and of at least l/8-in. Exception No. 2: Stairs serving not more than fonr stories. (0.3-cm) stroke width. Exception No. 3: Existing installations as permitted by (~apters 8 (e) Emergency lighting in accordance with Section 5-9 of NFPA 101 through 29 of NFPA 101. shall be provided at the door. 101:5-2.1.6.1 Exception No. 4: Stair enclosures serving a building permitted to 4-1.7.2 Access-Controlled Egress Doors. Where specifically have :t single exit in accordance with Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA i)ermitted by Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA 101, doors in the 101. means of egress shall be permitted to be equipped with an approved Exception No. 5: In new health care occupancies as provided in entrance and egress access control system installed in accordance Chapter 12 of NFPA 101, mad in new detention and correctional with items (a) through (e). occupancies ,as provided in Chapter 14 of NFPA 101. 101:5-2.1.5.2 (a) A sensor shall be provided on the egress side arranged to detect A-4-1.6.2 This arrangement makes it possible to leave the stairway an occupant approaching the doors. The doors shall be arranged to at such floor should the fire render the lower part of the stair unlock upon detection of approaching occupant or loss of power to nnnsable during egress or should the occupants seek refuge on the sensor, and an¢~ther floor. 101 : A-5-2.1.5.9 (b) Loss of power to that part of the access control system that locks 4.1.6.3" A latch or other fastening device on a door shall be the doors shall automatically unlock the doors, and provided with a lever, knob, hmldle, panic bar, or other simple type (c) The doors shall be ,arranged to unlock from a manual release .f releasing device having an obvious method Of operation under all device located 40 in. (102 cm) to 48 in. (122 cm) vertically above the lighting conditions. The rele:L~ing mechanism for any latch shall be floor and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the secured doors. The manual located not more than 48 in. (192 cm) above the finished floor. release device shall be readily accessible and clearly identified by a Doors shall be openable with no more than one releasing operation. sign that reads "Push to Exit". When operated, the manual release Exception: Egress doors from individual living units and gamst device shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock - rooms of residential occupancies shall be permitted to be provided independent of the access control system electronics - and the doors with devices that require not more than one additional releasing shall remain unlocked for a minimum of 30 seconds, and operation, such as a night latch, dead bolt, or secudty chain, (d) Activation of the building fire protective signaling system, if rovided such device is operable from the inside without the use of a provided, shall atttomatically unlock the doors, and the doors shall ~ey or tool and is mounted at a height not to exceed 48 in. (122 cm) remain unlocked t,ntil the fire-protective signaling system has been above the finished floor. Existing security devices shall be permitted manually reset, and to have two additional releasing operations. Existing security devices (e) Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection other than automatic latching devices shall not be located more than system, if provided, shall antomatically unlock the doors. The doors tit) in. (15") cm) in height above the finished floor. Automatic shall remain unlocked until the fire-protective signaling system has latching devices shall not be located more tJmn 48 in. (122 cm) been manually reset. 101:5-2.1.6.2 above the f'mished floor. 101:5-2.1.5.3 4-1.8. Self-Closing Devices. A door designed to normally be kept A-4.1.6.3 This reqnirement may be satisfied by the nse of closed in a means of egress, such as a door to a stair enclosure or conventional types of hardware, whereby the door is released by horizontal exit, shall be a serf-closing door and shall not be secured turning a lever, knob, or h,'mdle or pushing against a p~mic bar, but in the open position at any time.

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Exception: In any building of low or ordinary hazard contents, ,as 4-2.2 Where a single exit access leads to an exit, its capacity in defined in Chapter 2, or where permitted by the authority having terms of width shallbe at least equal to the required capacity of the jurisdiction, doors shall be permitted to be automatic-closing where: exit to which it leads. Where more than one exit access leads to ,an " (a) Upon release of the hold-open mechanism, the door becomes exit, each shall have a width adequate fi)r the number of persons it sell'closing; and must accommodate. 101:5-3.4.2 (b) The release device is designed so that the door can be instantly 4-3 NLIMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS released manually and upon release become self-closing, or the door 4-3.1 General. can be closed by some simple or readily obvious operation; and 4-3.1.1 The minimum number of means of egress front any (c) The autolr~ttic releasing mech:mism or medium is activated by balcony, mezzanine, story, or portion thereof shall be two. (1) the operation of ,an approved, antomatic smoke detection system Exception No. 1: Where a single means of egress is permitted by installed to protect the entire building, designed and installed to Chapters 8 th rough 30 of NFPA 101. provide for actuation of the system promptly so as to preclude the Exception No. 2: A mezzanine or balcony shall be permitted to generation of heat or smoke sufficient to interfere with egress before have a single means of egress provided the common path of travel the system operates, or (2) the operation of approved smoke limitations of Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101 are not exceeded. detectors installed in such a way as to detect smoke on either side of 101:5-4.1.1 the door opening, as detailed in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm 4-3.1.2 The minimunt nuinber of separate means of egress from (~)de. The above systems shall be permitted to be zoned as approved any floor or portion thereof shall be as follows: by the authority having jurisdiction; and Occup,'uat load more than 500 but not more than 1,000 -- 3 (d) Pray fire detection system or smoke detector is provided with Occupant load more than 1,000 -- 4 such supervision and safeguards as are necessary to ensure reliability Exception: Existing buildings as permitted by Chapters 8 through of operation in case of fire (see also Section 7-6 of NFPA 101); and 29 of NFPA101. 101:5-4.1.2 (e) l lpon loss of power to the hold-open device, the hold-open 4-3.1.3 Accessible means of egress, in accordance with 5-5.4 of mechanism is rele;tqed and the door becomes serf-closing; and NFPA 101, not ntilizing elevators shall be permitted to serve as any (f) The rele:~se by means of smoke detection of one door in a stair or all of the required minimum number of means of egress. 101: 5- enclosure results in closing :ill doors serving that stair. 101:5-2.1.8 4.1.3 4-2 Minimum Width. 4-3.1.4 Only the occupant load of each story considered 4-2.1 The minimum width of any means of egress shall be as individnally shall be required to be used in computing the number specified for a given egress component by (~hapter 5 of NFPA 101 or of means of egress at that story,provided that the required number for individual occupancies by Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, of means of egress shall not be decreased in the direction of egress but in no c:~se shall such width be less than 36 in. (91 cm). travel. 101:5-4.1.4 Exception No. 1": The minimum width of exit access formed by 4-3.1.5 Doors other than the hoistway door and the elevator car fiwniture and movable partitions, serving not more than six people, door shall be prohibited at the point of access to an elevator car. and less than 50 ft (15 m) in length, shall be not less than 18 in. Exception: Doors that are readily openable from the car side (45.7 cm) at and below 38 in. (96 cm) height or 28 in. (71 cm) without a key, tool, special knowledge, or special effort. 101:5-4.1.5 :tbove 38 in. (96 cm) height, provided the minimnna 36 in. (91 cm) 4-3.1.6 Elevator lobbies shall have access toat least one exit. Such for new and 28 in. (71 cm) for existing can be provided without exit access shall not require the use oft key, tool, special knowledge, moving permanent walls. or special effort. 101:5-4.1.6 Exception No. 2: Doors as provided for in 5-2.1.3 of NFPA 101. 4-4 ARRANGEMENT OF MEANS OF EGRESS Exception No. 3: In existing btfildings, the ntinimnm width sh,'dl be 4-4.1 Exits shall be located and exit access shall be arranged so that not less than 28 in. (71 cm). exits are readily ,accessible at all times. 101: 5-5.1.1 Exception No. 4: Aisles and aisle accessways in assembly 4-4.2* Where exits are not immediately accessible from an open occupancies :~s provided in Chapters 8 and 9 of NFPA 101. 101: 5- floor area, safe and continuous passageways, ,aisles, or corridors 3.4.1 leading directly to every exit shall be maintained and shall be A-4-2.1 Exception 1 This provision provides for minimunt widths ar~mged to provide access for each occupant to at least two exits by for small spaces such as individual offices. The intent is that this is separate ways of travel. for spaces formed by fiwniture and movable walls so that Exception No. 1: Where a single exit is permitted by Chapters 8 accommodations can easily be made for mobility impaired through 29 of NFPA 101. individuals. One side of a path could be a fixed wall, provided the Exception No. 2: Where common paths of travel are permitted fi)r other side w:ts movable. This does not exempt the door widths or an occtlpancy by Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, such common widths of fixed-wall corridors regardless of the number of people or paths of travel shall be permitted but shall not exceed the limit length. 101:A-5-3.4.1 Exception 1 specified. 101:5-5.1.2

Table A-5-6.1 Common Path, Dead-End, and Travel Distance Limits (By Occupancy)

Common Path Limit Dead-End Limit Travel Distance Limit Unsprinklered Sprinldered Unsprinldered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinldered Type of Occupancy ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m)

Assembly New 20/']5 ''b 20/75 ''b 20 b (6.1) 20 b (6.1) 150¢ (45) 200c (60) (6.1/23) 6.1/23) Existing 20/75"" 20/75 ''° 20b (6.1) 20 b (6.1) 150¢ (45) 200c (60) (6.1/23) (6.1/23) Educational New 75 (23) 75 (23) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150 (45) 200 (60) Existing 75 (23) 75 (23) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) t50 (45) 200 (60) New Day-Care Center N.R. dx N.R. ax 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150f (45) 200 f (60) Existing Day-Care Center N.R. a'~ N.R. ax 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150 t (45) 200 f (60) Health Care New N.R. a N.R. d 30 (9. I) 30 (9.1) N.A. g 200t (60) Existing N.R. e N.R. a N.R. a N.R. a 150 f (45) 200f (60) New Ambulatory Care N.R. a N.R. a 30 (9.1) 30 (9.1) 150t (45) 200 t (60) Existing Ambulatory Care N.R. e N.R. a 50 (15) 50 (15) 150f (45) 200 f (60) (continued)

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Table A-5-6.1 (continued)

Common Path Limit Dead-End Limit Travel Distance Limit Unsprinklered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinldered Unsprinldered Sprinklered Type of Occupancy ft (m) ft (m) IX (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) Detention and Correctional New - Use Conditions II, Ill, IV 50 (15) 10O (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 f (45) 200 s. (60) V 50 (15) 10O (30) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150' (45) 200' (60) Existing - Use Conditions II, III, IV, V 50 h (15) 10Oh (30) N.R. a N.R. a 150 f (45) . 200f (60) Residential Hotels and Dormitories New 35 i (10.7) 501 (15) 35 (10.7) 50 (15) 175 'J (53) 325 'J (99) Existing 35 i (10.7) 50' (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 175 tJ (53) 325 q (99) Apartments New 35 i (10.7) 50 ~(15) 35 (10.7) 50 (15) 175 r~ (53) 325 fJ (99) Existing 35 ~(10.7) 50 i (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 175 fJ (53) 325 q (99) Board and Care Small, New and Existing N.R. d N.R. d N.R. d N.R. a N.R. d N.R. d Large, New 35 k (10) 35 k (10) N.Rf N.R. ~ 175 q (53) 325 q (99) Large, Existing 35 (10) 35 (10) N.R. ° N.R. d 175q (53) 325 ti (99) Lodging and Rooming Houses N.R. ° N.R. ° N.R. a N.R. d N.R. a N.R. d One- and Two-Family Dwellings N.Rf N.R. d N.Rf N.R. d N.Rf N.R. d Mercantile Class A, B, C New 75 (23) 100 (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) 10O (30) 200 (60) Existing 75 (23) 10O (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) 200 (60) Open Air N.R." N.R. a 0 (0) 0 (0) N.Rf N.R. a Covered Mall New 75 (23) 100 (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) :00 (30) 400' (120) Existing 75 (23) I0O (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) 400t (120) Business New 75 m (23) 10O*' (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) 200 (60) .300 (91) Existing 75" (23) 100'* (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200 (60) 300 (91) Industrial General 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200* (60) 250" (75) Special Purpose 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 30o P (91) 400P (122) High Hazard 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 75 (23) 75 (23) Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Ground Floor 50 e (15) 50 r (15) 50 P (15) 50 e (15) Note o Note o Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Mezzanine Floor 50 P (15) 50 r (15) 50 e (15) 50 P (15) 75 (23) 75 (23) Storage Low Hazard N.R. a :N.R. d N.R? N.R. ~ N.R. d N.R. d Ordinary Hazard 50 (15) 10O (30) 50 (15) 10O (30) 200 (60) 400 (122) High Hazard 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 75 (23) 75 (23) Parking Garages, Open 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200 (60) 300 (91) Parking Garages, Enclosed 50 (15) 50 (I5) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) 200 (60) Aircraft Storage Hangars, Ground Floor 50 e (15) 10Or (30) 50 P (15) 50 P (15) Note o Note o Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Mezzanine Floor 50 P (15) 75 P (23) 50 r (15) 50 P (15) 75 (23) 75 (23) Underground Spaces in Grain Elevators 50P(15) 50 r (15) N.R. a'r N.R. d'e 200 (60) 400 (122)

"20 ft (6.1 m) for common path serving <50 persons; 75 ft (23 m) for common path serving >50 persons. bSee Chapters 8 and 9 for special considerations for aisle accessways, aisles, and mezzanines. CSee Chapters 8 and 9 for special considerations for smoke-protected assembly seating in arenas and stadia. aNo requirement. CSee Sections 10-7 and 11-7 for requirement for second exit access based on room capacity or area. ~I'his dimension is for the total travel distance, assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums. For travel distance within the room, and from the room exit access door to the exit, see the appropriate occupancy chapter. ' Not applicable. ~3ee Chapter 15 for special considerations for existing common paths. ~"his dimension is from the room/corridor or suite/corridor exit access door to the exit; thus it applies to corridor common path. J See appropriate occupancy chapter for special travel distance considerations for exterior ways of exit access. ~See Section 22-3 for requirement for second exit access based on room area. ~See Sections 24-4 and 25-4 for special travel distance considerations in covered malls considered pedestrian ways. "See Chapters 26 and 27 for special common path considerations for single tenant spaces. "See Chapter 28 for industrial occupancy special travel distance considerations. *See Chapters 28 and 29 for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars. eSee Chapters 28 and 29 for special requirements if high hazard.

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A-4-4.2 See A-4-4.4 101:A-5-1.2 A-4-7.1 Where a main entrance serves also as an exit, it will usually 4-4.3 Where more than one exit is required from a bnilding or be snfliciently obvious to occupants so that no exit sign is needed. portion thereof, such exits shall be remotely located from each ,)flier The character of the occupancy has a practical effect on the need for and shall be arranged and constructed to minimize the possibility signs. In any assembly occupancy, hotel, department store, or other that more than one can be blocked by any one fire or other building snbject to transient occupancy, the need for signs will be emergency condition. 101:5-5.1.3 greater-than-in a building subject to permanent or semipermanent 4-4.4* Exit access shall be arranged so that there ,'ire no dead ends occupancy by the same people, such as an apartment house where in corridors. the residents may be presumed to be familiar with exit facilities by re,x~)n of regallar use'thereof. Even in a permanent residence-t~pe Exception: Where dead ends are permitted for ,an occupancy by bnilding, however, there is need for signs to identify exit faciliues Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, snch dead ends shah be such as ontside stairs that are not snbject to regular use during the permitted but shall not exceed the limit specified. 101:5-5.1.6 normal occnpancy of the bnilding. A-4.4 The terms "dead end" and "common path of traveV are There ,are many types of siumtions where the actual need for signs commonly used interchmtgeably. While die concepts of each are may be debatable. In cases of di)ubt, however, it is desirable to be on sitnilar in practice, they are two different concepts. the safe side by providing signs, particnlarly as the placing of signs A ,-ommon path of travel exists where a space is arranged so that does not ordinarily inw)lve any material expense or inconvenience. occupants within that space are able to travel in only one direction 101:A-5-10.1.2 to reach any of the exits or to reach the point at which the occupants 4-7.2 Access to exits sh,'dl be marked by approved, readily visible bare the choice of two paths of travel to remote exits. Part (a) of sig~ls in all cases where the exit or way to reach it is not readily Fignre A-5-5.1.6 is an exanaple of a common path of travel. apparent to the occupants. Sign placement shall be such that no While a dead end is similar, a dead end may occur where there is point in the exit access is more than 100 ft (30 m) from the nearest no path of travel froin an oo:upied space, but where an occnpant visible sign. may enter a corridor or space thinking there is an exit at the end Exception: Sigms in existing buildings need not meet the 100-ft (30- and, thlding none, mnst retrace his or her path to again reach a m) distance reqnirement. 101:5-10.1.4 choice of exits. Part (b) of Fignre A-5-5.1.6 is an example of such a 4-7.3* Every sign required by Section 5-10 of NFPA 101 shall be dead-end arr+mgement located ,and of such size, distinctive coh)r, and design as to be readily Combining the two concepts, Part (c) of Fignre A-5-5.1.6 is an visible and shallprovide contrast with decorations, interior finish, or example of a combined dead-end/common path of travel problem. other signs. No decorations, furnishings, or equipment that impairs Coumton paths of travel and dead-end travel are measured using visibility of an exit sign shall be permitted, nor shall there be any the same principles nsed to measnre travel distance as described in brighdy illuminated sign (for other than exit purposes), display, or Section 5-6 of NFPA 101. Starting in the room in Part (d) of Fignre object in or near the line of vision of the required exit sign of such a A-5-5.1.6, measurement is made from the most remote point in the character ,as to detract attention from the exit sign. 101:5-10.1.6 room along the natural path of travel, and through the doorway A-4-7.3 In stores, for exmnple, ,an otherwise adequate exit sign n~ty along the centerline of the corridor to Point C, located at the be made inconspicnous by some high-intensity illnminated centerline of the corridor, which then provides the choice of two different paths to remote exits; this is comnton path of travel. The advertising sign in the immediate vicinity. space bet{veen Point B mad Point (2 is a dead end. see 5-1.2 of NFPA Red is the traditional color for exit signs and is required by ktw in 101 fi)r a definition of common path of travel. many places. However, at an early stage in rite development of NFPA Fignre A-5-5.1.60)mnlon paths of travel and dead-end corridors. 101, a provision was made that greenbe the color for exit signs, Figure A-5-5.1.6 (~)mmon paths of travel and dead-end corridors. following the idea of tmt~c lights where green indicates safety and 101:A-5-5.1.6 red is the signal to stop. During theperiod when gTreen signs were 4-4.5 Exit access from rooms or spaces shall be permitted to be specified by NFPA 101", many such sfgns were inst,~lled, but the ti'aditional red signs also persisted. In 194~, the Fire Marshals through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, provided such Association of North America voted to request that red be restored adjoining roorm are accessory to the area served. Foyers, lobbies, ,xs the required exit sign coh)r, as they found that the provision for and reception roonls constructed as required for corridors shall not green imiolved difficu|des in law enactment out of proportion to rite be construed as intervening rooms. Exit access shall be arranged so Importance of the subjecL The 10th edition of NFPA 101 that it will not he necessary to pass through any area identified accordingly specified red where not otherwise required by law. The trader Protection from Hazards in Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA present text avoids any specific reqnirement for color on the 101. 101:5-5.1.7 ~st,mption that either red or green will be used in most cases, and 4.5 Illumination of Means of Egress. that there may be some situations where some color other than red 4-5.1" l llumination of means of egress shall be provided in or reen may, actuall, yprovide, better visibility. . 101"..A-5-10.1.6 accordance with this section and Section 5-9 of NFPA 101 for every ~-~.4" Size of Signs. Every skin required by Seclaon 5-10 of NFPA building and structure where required in Chapters 8 through 30 of 101 shall have the word "EXIT or other appropriate wording in NFPA 101. For the pnrposes of this requirement, exit access shall plainly legible letters not less than 6 in. (15.2 cm) high with the include only designated st:firs, aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, principal strokes of letters not less than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) wide. The 'and passageways leading to an exit. For the purposes of this word "EXIT" shall have letters of a width not less than 2 in. (5 cm), requirement, exit discharge shall include only designated stairs, except the letter "I," and the minimum spacing between letters shall aisles, corridors, 1,'imps, escalators, walkways, and exit passageways be not less than 3/8 in. (1 cm). Signs larger than the minimum leading to a public way. 101:5-8.1.1 established in this paragraph shallhave letter widths, strokes, and A-4-5.1 The extent to which illumination needs to be provided spacing in proportion to their heighL ontside the huilding should be to either a public way or a dism~me Exception No. 1: Approved existing signs. away from the building that is considered safe, whichever is closest to Exception No. 2: Existing signs having the required wording in the building being evacuated. 101:A-5-8.1.1 plainly legible letters not less than 4 in. (1022 cm) high. 4.5.2 Ilhmtination of means of egress shall be continuous during Exception No. 3: Marking required by 5-10.1.3 and 5-10.1.7 of the time that the conditions of occupancy reqt,ire that the means of NFPA 101. egress be available for rise. Artificial lighting shall be employed at Exception No. 4: Listed exit signs, illuminated in accordance with such places and for such periods of time as required to maintain the 5-10.3 of NFPA 101, shall bepermitted to have letters not less than 5 illumination to the minimum criteria values herein specified. 101: 1/2 in. (14 cm) in height with the principal strokes of letters not less 5-8.1.2 than 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) i n width with a letter width not less than 1 1/2 4.6* Einergency Lighting Emergency lighting facilities fi)r means in. (3.8 cm), except the letter "I." 101:5-10.2 of egress shall be providedin accordance with Section 5-9 of NFPA A-4-7.4 Where graphics are used, the symbols of NFPA 170, 101 for every building or stnmtnre where required in Chapters 8 Standard for Fire Safety Symbols, should be used. Such signs need to through 30 of NFPA 101. For the pnrposes of this requirement, exit provide equal visibility, and illumination and com~ly with the other access shall include only designated stairs, ,aisles, corridors, ramps, -requirements of Secuon 5-10 of NFPA 101. 101:5-10.2 escalators, and passageways leading to an exit. For the pnrposes of 4-7.5* Every sign reqnired by 5-10.1.2 or 5-10.1.4 of NFPA 101 shall this requirement, exit discharge shall include only designated stairs, be suitably illuminated by a reliable light source. Externally and ramps, ,aisles, walkways, and escalators leading u) a public way. 101: internally illuminated signs shall be visible in both the normal and 5-9.1.1 emergency lighting mode. 101:5-10.3.1 A-4.6 The extent to which emergency lighting needs to be A-4-6.5 It is not the intent of this paragraph to require emergency provided outside the bnilding should be to either a public way or a lighting but only to have the sign ilhlminated by emergency lighting distance away from the bnilding that is considered s~fe, whichever is if emergency lighting is required ,and provided. closest to the bnilding being evacuated. 101:A-5-9.1.1 It is not the intent to require that the entire stroke width and 4.7 Marking of Means of Egress. entire stroke height of all letters comprising the word EXIT he 4-7.1 * Exits shall be marked by an approved sign readily visible visible per the requirements of 5-10.3.2 or 5-10.3.3 of NFPA 101 from any direction of exit access. under normal or emergency lighting operation, provided that the Exception: Main exterior exit doors that obviously and clearly are sign is visible and legible at a lO0-ft (30-m) distance under all room identifiable as exits. 101:5-10.1.2 ilhnnination conditions. 101:A-5-10.3.1

37 NFPA 1 ~ F96 ROC Summary of Emergency Lighting Requirements Occupancy Emergency lighting Exceptions

Assembly~new All Private party tents <1200 sq. ft. (8-2.9) Assembly--existing All Private party tents <1200 sq. ft. (9-2.9) Class C used exclusivelyfor religious worship Educational Interior stairs and corridors, normally Exempted from normally occupied (10-2.9, 11-2.9) occupied spaces, flexible and open plan, spaces are administrative areas, interior or windowless portions, shops general classrooms, mechanical rooms, and labs storage rooms Day-care center All None (10-7.2.9~ 11-7.2.9) Health care new All--Life Safety Branch per NFPA 99 None (12-2.9) I Health care existing All None (13-2.9) Ambulatory health care All--essential electrical per NFPA 99 Essential electrical not requird if (a) centers battery equipment acceptable to AHJ or (12-6.2.9, 13-6.2.9) (b) life support equipment is for emergency purposes only Detention and correctional All Existing permitted to have 1-hr (14-2.9t 15-2.9) duration Hotels and dormitories >25 rooms All rooms direct to grade (16-2.9T 17-2.9) Apartment buildings >12 units or >3 stories All apartments direct to grade (18-2.9~ 19-2.9) Large Board and Care > 25 rooms All rooms direct to grade (22-3.2.91 23-3.2.9) Mercantile All Class A and B None (24-2.9r 25-2.9) All Malls Business - new > 2 stories above LED, or None (26-2.9) > 50 people above or below LED, or 300 people total Business - existing > 2 stories above LED, or None (27-2.9) 100 people above or below LED, or > 1000 people total Industrial All Svecipecial purpose without routine (28-2.9) occupancy, or daylight operations with windows Storage All Not normally occupied or daylight (29-2.9, 29-8.2.9) operation with windows Windowless or underground All One-and two-family dwellings (30-7.3.2)

4-7.5.1" Every sign required to be illuminated by 5-10.3 of NFPA or a similar designation with a directional indicator showing the 101 shall be continuously illuminated ,as reqtfired, under the direction of travel shall be placed in every location where the provisions of Section 5-8 of NFPA 101. direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not apparent. Exception*: Ilhnnination for signs shall be permitted to flash on Directional signs shall be listed, 101:5-10.4.1.1 and off upon activation of the fire alarm system. 101:5-10.3.5 A-4-7.5.2 A sign complying with 5-10.4.1.1 of NFPA 101 indicating A-4-7.5.1 It is the intent to prohibit a freely accessible light switch the direction of the nearest approved exit should be placed at the t~J control the ilhlmination of either an intern~dly or externally )int of entrance to any escalator or moving walk. See A-5-10.2 of illulninated exit sign. 101:A-5-10.3.5 ~ FPA 101. 101:A-5-10.4.1.1 A-4-7.5.1 Exception The flashing repetition rate should be 4-8 Means of Egress Reliability. approximately one cycle per second, and the duration of the off- 4-8.1 EverT required exit access, exit, or exit discharge shall be time should not exceed one quarter second per cycle. During on- continuously maintained free of ,all obstructions or impediments to time, the illumination levels need to be provided in accordance with full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. 101:31-1'.2.1 5:10.3.2 or 5-10.3.3 of NFPA 101. Flashing signs, when activated with 4-8.2* Means of egress shall be free of obstructions that would the fire alarm system, may be of,assistance, lOh A-5-10.3.5 prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. 101: 4-7.5.2* A sign complying with 5-10.2 of NFPA 101 reading "EXIT" 31-1.2.2

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A-4-8.2 A proper means of egress permits unobsmlcted travel at all that it is capable of swinging from any position to the fidl use of the thnes. Any type barrier inclnding, but not limited to, the opening in which it is installed. I-)oors shall swing in the direction of accumulations of snow and ice in those climates svbject to such egress travel where serving a room or area with an occnpant load of accumulations is an impediment to free movement in the means of 50 or more. egress. 101:A-31-1.2.2 Exception No. 1: Sliding doors as provided in Chapters 14 and 15 of NFPA 4-8.3 Furnishings and Decorations in Means of Egress. 101, and doors as prooided in Chapter21 of NFPA 101. 4-8.3.1 No fiwnishings, decorations, or other objects shall be Exception No. 2: Smoke barrier door swing as provided in Chapter 13 of placed to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility NFPA 101. thereof. 101:31-1.2.3:1 Exception No. 3: Doors in horizontal exits shall not be required to swing in 4-8.3.2 Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors the direztion of ~grass travd where excreted in 5-2.4. 3.6 of NFPA 101. or otherwise be located to conceal or obscure any exit. Mirrors shall Exception No. 4: Where permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, not be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or horizontal sliding or v,rtical rolling securi~ grilles or doors that are part of adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confnse the direction of the required means of ~gress stuzll be permitted provided : exit. 101:31-1.2.3.2 (at Th~ remain secured in the fuU open position during the period of 4-8.3.3 There shall be no obstructions by railings, barriers, or gates occupancy t0 the go~oal public, and that divide the open space into sections appnrtenant to individual (b) On or adjacm~t to the door, the're is a readily visible, durable sign in rooms, aparunents, or other uses. Where the attthority having le~" at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) high on a contrasting background that reads jurisdiction finds the reqnired path of travel to be obstructed by "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN THE B~ffLDING IS fnrniture or other movable objects, the authority shall be permitted OCCUPIED. ", and. to require that they he fastened out of the way or shall be permitted (c) Docas or grilles are not brought to the closed position when the spac~ is to require that railings or other permanent barriers be installed to occupied., and protect the path of travel against encroachment. 101:31-1.2.3.3 (d) Doors ca grilbz are operablefrom within the space without the use of any 4-8.3.4 No person shall fail to leave any overcrowded premises special knowledge or effort., and when told to do so by the ntanagement ofdte premises or the (e) Wh,ve two or more means of egress are required, not rtwre than half of authority having jurisdiction. Premises are deemed to be the means of egr~s are equipped with horizontal sliding ca ve~'tical rolling overcrowded when the occupant load exceeds the exit capacity or grilles ca doo,s. the posted occup~mt h)ad. Exception No. 5: Horizontal sliding doors complying with 5-2.1.14 of SUBSTANTIATION: By adding these sections of the Life S~'ety NFPA i01. C.ode the nser is given important information on means of egress Exception No. 6: Doors to private garages and industrial and storage areas components essen0al to the user. Assists with user friendliness mad with an occupant load of not more thaw 10 are not required to be side-hinged e:tse of enforcement. or pivoted-swinging doors wh~'e these areas contain low ca-ordinary hazard COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. contents. Add the fnllowing definitions to Chapter 2 Exception No. 7: P~,olving doors compl3ing with 5-2.1.10 of NFPA 101. Hazard of Contents Exception No. 8: Existing fusible link-operated horizontal sliding or vertical Low Hazm'd*. Low hazard contents shall be classified :ks those of rolling fire doors where permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA I01. such low combnstibility that no self-propagating fire therein can (101:5-2.1.4.1) occur. (101:4-2.2) 4-1.5.9 Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where used Ordinary Hazard*. Ordinary hazard contents shall be cl:~sified as in an exit enclosnre or where serving a high hazard contents area. those that are likely to burn with ntoderate rapidity or to give off a Exception: Doors fiom individual li~fing units that open direct~ into an exit considerable volu me of sntoke. ( 101:4-2.3) enclosure. (101:5-2.1.4.2) High Hazard*. High hazard contents shall be classified as tho~ 4-1.5.5" During its swing, any door in a means of egress shall not that are likely to burn with extrerrm rapidity or from which obstruct more than one half of the required width of an ~dsle, explosions are likely. (101:4-2.4) corridor, passageway, or landing nor project more than 7 in. (17.8 Revise CJtapter 4 to read as follows. cm) into the reqnired width of an aisle, corridor, passageway, or landing when fidly open. Doors shall not open immediately onto a Chapter 4 Means Of Egress stair without :t landing. The landing shall have a width at least equ,'d to the width of the door. (See 5-5.4 of NFPA 101) 4-1 Application. Means of egress in new and existing bttildings shall Exception: In ~sting buildings, a door providing access to a stair shall contply with this Code and the referenced edition of NFPA 101. maintain art unobstructed width of a stair or laruling of at "least 22 in. (55. 9 4-1.1 In existing buildings, where a two-story exit enclosnre connects cm) and, when open, project not more than 7 in. (17.8 era) into the required the story of exit discharge with an adjacent story, the exit shall be width of a stair ca kmding. ( 101:5-2.1.4.3) required only to be enclosed on the story of exit discharge and at 4-1.5.4 The forces required to fnlly open any door manually in a least 50 percent of the number and capacity of exits on the story of means of egress shall not be more than 15 lbf (67 N) to release the exit discharge shall he independent of such enclosures. ( 101:5- latch, 30 Ibf (133 N) to set the door in motion, mad 15 lbf (67 N) to 1.3.2.2) open the door to the minimnm required width. Opening fi~tces for 4-1.2" A31 exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose that h,'~s interior side-hinged or pivoted-swinging doors without closers shall the potential to interfere with its use ,as an exit and, fist designated, not be more than 5 lbf (22 N). These forces shall be applied at the as an area of refilge. (101:5-1.3.2.4) latch sole. 4-1.2,1" There shall be no enclosed, usable space within an exit Exception No. 1: The opening force for doors in existing buildings shall not enclosure, inclnding under stairs, nor shall may open space within be more than 50 lbf(222 N) applied to the latch stile. the enclosure be used for may purpose that has the potential to Exception No. 2: Horizontal sliding doors as provided in Chaptas 14, and interfere with egress. Where there is enclosed usable space under 15 of NFPA 101. stairs, the enclosed space shall be protected the same as the stair Exception No. 3: Power-operated doors as provided in 5-2.1.9 of NFPA 101. enclosure. Entrance to such enclosed nsable space under stairs shall (101:5-2.1.4.4) nor be from within the stair enclosure. (101:5-2.2.5.3) 4-1.5.5 Screen doors and storm doors used in a means of egress 4-1.3* Interior Finish in Exits. The flame spread of interior finish on shall not swing against the direction of egress travel where doors ,are walls and ceilings shall be in accordance with NFPA 101. required to swing in the direcfon of egress travel. ( 101:5-2.1.4.5) 4-1.4 Doors. 4-1.6 Locks, Latches, and Alarm Devices. 4-1.4.1 Any device or alarm installed to restrict the improper use of 4-1.6.1 Doors shall be arranged to be opened readily from the a means of egress shall be designed and installed so that it can not, egress side whenever the bttilding is occupied. Locks, if provided, even in case of failure, impede or prevent emergency use of such shall not require the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or effort means of egress. for operation from the inside of the building. Exception No. 1: As provided in 4-1.7.1. Exception No. 1: As pTovided in Chapters 12, 13, 14. and 15 of NFPA Exception No. 2: As provided in Chapters 14 and 15 of NFPA 101. 101. (101:5-1.7.2) Exception No. 2: Exterior doors shall be permitted to have keT-operated locks 4-1.4.2 Every door and every principal entrance that is required to firm the egress side, provided: • serve as an exit shzdl be designed and constructed so that the way of (at This exception is permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 10i for egress travel is obvions and direct. Windows that, because of their the specific occupancy, arm physical configuration or design and the materials used in their (b) On or adjacent to the dora; there is a readily visible, durable sign in construction, nave the potential to be mistaken for doors shall be letters at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) high on a contrasting background that reads made inaccessihle to the occupants by barriers or railings. ( 101:5- "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN OPEN WHEN THE B(fILDIN(; IS ~.1.1.2) OCCUPIED. ". and 4-1.5 Swing and Force to Open. (c) The locking de,,ice is oft type that is readily distinguishable as locked, 4-1..5.1" Any door in a means of egress shall be of the side-hinged or arut pivoted-swinging type. The door shall be designed and installed so

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(el) A k~ is" immediatel~ available to any occupant inside the building Excrption to (c): Whe~'eapproved by. the authori~ having jurisdiction, a wh~ it is locked. delay of not more than 30 seconds shall be permitted provided that reasonable This exception shall be permitte,d to be ra,oked t~ the authority having life safe~, is ensured. ju~isdiction fl~r cause. (d)* On the door adjacent to the release device, there is a readily Exception No. 3: Where permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, visible, durable sign in letters at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) high and at least ke~ ope'ration shall be permitted, provided the k~ cannot be removed when the 1/8 in. (0.3-cm) stroke width on a contrasting backgronnd that doo~ is h~&edfrom the side from which e,~ess is to be made. ( 101:5-2.1.5.1 ) reads: 4-1.6.2" Every stair enclosure door shall permit reentry from the "PUSH 13NTIL ALARM SOUNDS. stair enclosure to the interior of the bnilding, or ,an atttomatic DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS." (101:5-2.1.6.1) release shall be provided to unlock all stair enclosnre doors to 4-1.7.2 Access-Controlled Egress Doors. Where permitted in pernfit reentry. Such automatic release shall be actuated with the Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA 101, doors in the means of egress initiation of the bnilding fire alarm system. shall be permitted to be equipped with an approved entrance and Exception No. 1: Sdgcted doors on stair enclosures shall be permitted to be egress access control system provided equipped with hardware that prevents reentry into the interior of the building (a) A sensor is provided on the egress side ,'u~anged to detect an provided : occupant approaching the doors and the doors are ,arranged to (a ) Such a*v angam,'nt is" permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, unlock upon detection of approaching occupant or loss of power to (g?lgt the sensor, ,and . (f,) There ate at least two l~,els wheqe it is possible to leave the stair (b) Loss of power to that part of the access control system that ~t.ck)sure. arm locks the doors automatically unlocks the doors, ,and (c) There a~*rnot more. than four stories int~qvening bctween stories where it (c) The doors are arranged to unlock t~om a manual release is" possibh: to leave the stair enclosure, and device located 40 in. (102 cm) to 48 in. (122 cm) vertically above the floor and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the secnred doors. The manual (d) Re~t~y is possible on the top or next to top sto~ permitting access to release device shall be readily accessible ,and clearly identified by a anotho exit. a~ut sign that reads "Push to Exit. When operated, the manual release (e) Doors powtittinK reentry are identified as suzzh on the stair side of the device shall result in direct interruptiofi of power to the lock - door. independent of the access control ~ystem electronics - and the doors Exception N~. 2: Stabs" s~,~ing not nwre than four stories. shall remain unlocked for a at least 30 seconds, and Exo~tion No. ~: Existing installations as permitted in Chaptms 8 through (d) Activation of the building fire protective signaling system, if 29 of Nt;t'A 101. provided, antomatically unlocks the doors, and the doors remain Exception No. 4: Stair enclosures setting a building permitted to have a unlocked until the fire-protective signaling system has been sin~b; ~,~xitin accordanoe with Ghapters 8 through 30 of NFPA 101. manually reset, and Exception No. 5: As provided in Chapters 12 arwl 14 of NFPA 101. ( 101:5- (e) Actiwation of the building atttomatic sprinkler or fire detection 2.1.5.2) system, if provided, automatically t, nlocks the doors and the doors 4-1.6.3" A latch or other fastening device on a door shall be remain unlocked until the fire-protective signaling system has been provided with a releasing device having an obvions method of mannally reset. (101:5-2.1.6.2.) operation under all lighting conditions. The releasing mechanism 4-1.8 Signs. lot any latch shall be located not more than 48 in. (122 cm) above 4-1.8.1 Stair Identification Signs. Stairs serving five or more stories the finished floor. Doors sb~dl be ope~tble with not more than one shall be provided with signage Within the enclosure at each floor releasing operation. landing. The signage shall indicate die story, the terminus of the Exception*" Egress doors from inelividual living units arwl ffuest rooms of top ~md bottmn of the stair enclosure, and the identification of the ~e~idential occupancies stu2ll be permitted to be provided with dedices that stair. The signage also shall state the story of, mad the direction to, requite not more than one additional releasing operation, provided such exit discharge. The signage shall be inside the enclosure located device is operablefrom the inside without the use of a k 0 or tool and is approximately 5 ft (1.5 in) above the floor landing in a position that mounted at a fwight not more than 48 ir~ (122 cm) above the finished floor. is readily visible when the door is in the open or closed position. Existing securit~ &~fices shall be permitted to have two additional releasing c~perations. Existing securit~ devices other than automatic latching deoices (101:5-2.2.5.4) shall ~wt be located more thizn 60 in. (152 cm) in t~ght above the finished 4-1.8.2 Egress Direction Signs. Wherever an enclosed stair reqnires floor. Automatic latching &~dces shall not be located more than 48in. (122 travel in an upward direction to reach the level of exit discharge, cm) above the finished floor. ( 101:5-2.1.5.3) signs with directional indicators indicating the direction to thelevel 4-1.6.4 Where p:drs of doors are reqnired in a means of egress, each of exit discharge shall be provided at each floor level landing from which npward direction o~" travel is required. Such sign shallbe leaf of the pair shall be provided with its own releasing device. readily v~sible when the door is in the bpen or closed position. Devices that depend upon the release of one door heft)re the other Exception No. 1: Where signs required b~ 421.8.1 are proviited. shall not be nsed. Exception No. 2: Stai*x which extend not more than i ste~ below the ~el of Exception: Wh~,~'eexit doors are used in pairs and approved autorruztic flush exit discharge where the exit discharge is clearl'~ obvious. (1-01:5-2.~.6.7) bolts a*e used, the door lazf having the automatic flush botts shall have no 4-1.9" Self-Closing Devices. A door designed to normally be kept doorknob or surJa,c~mounted hardware. The unlatching of ar~) leaf shall not closed in a means of egress shall be a self-closing door and shall not wquire none ttmn one operation. (101:5-2.1.5.4) be secured in the open position at any time. 4-1,6.5" Devices shall not be installed in connection with any door Exception: In any building of low or ordina~ hazard contents, as defined in on which panic hardware or fire exit hardware is required provided Chapter 2. or where approved by the authori~'havingjurisdiction, doors such device prevents or is intended to prevent the free use of the shall be permitted to be automatic-closing provided: door fi) r pnrposes of egress. (a) Upon release of the hold-opfa mechanisra, the door becomes self-closing: Exaption: As otherwise prmrided in 421.7.1. ( 101:5-~. 1.5;5) and 4-1.7 Special Locking Arrangements. (b) The release device, is designed so that the door instantly releases 4-1.7.1 Delayed Egre.~s Locks. Approved, listed, delayed egress locks manually arm upon release becomes self-closing, or the door closes by. some shall be permittedto be installed On doors serving low and ordinary simple or readi_ty obvious operation; and hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, • ( • -( • . (c) The automatic releasing mechanism or medium is activated by supervised aut )matlc fire detecu m system installed in accordance (1) the operation of an approved, automatic smoke detection system installed with Section 7-6 of NFPA 101, or approved, supervised antomatic in accordarwe with Section 7-6 of NFPA 101 to protect the entire building, sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 7-7 of NFPA desigrwd arm installed to provide for actuation of the s~stem promptl3 so as to 101, mid where permitted in C,hapters 8 throngh 29 of NFPA 101, preclude the g,~wration of heat or smoke sufficient to ir'~terfere with egress provided:: before the system operates; ~rr (a) The doors nnlock upon actuation of an approved, snpervised (2) the operation of app~ove,d smoke detectors installed in such a wa~ as to automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 7-7 detect snwke on tither side of the door opening, as detailed in NFPA 72. of NFPA 101, or upon the actuation of any heat detector or not National Fi~e Alarm (.',ode. The above systems shall be permitted to be zoned more thml two smoke detectors of ,an approved, snpervised where approved b~ the autlwrit~ having jurisdiction; and antomatic fire detection system installed in accordance with Section (d) Any fire deiection system'or smoke detector is provided with such 7-6 of NFPA 101, and " supenfision and safeg'uards as are necessao, to ensure rdiabili~, of operation (b) The doors unlock npon loss of power controlling the lock or in case offire (see also Section 7-6 of NFPA 101); and locking mechanism, and (e) Upon loss of power to the hold-open device, the hold,-open mechanism is (c) An irreversible process releases the lock within 15 seconds released and the door becomes self-closing; and upon application re.the release device required in 4-1.6.3 of a force 09 The release by means of smoke detection of one door in a stair enclosure not more thma 15 lbf (67 N) nor requiring to be continuously results in closing all doors serving that stair. ( 101:5-2.. 1.8) applied fi)r more than 3 seconds. The initiation of the release 4-2 Minimum Width. process shall activate a signal in the vicinity of the door to ensure 4-2.1 The minimum width of any means of egress shall be that those attempting to egress that the system is fimctional. Once the required for a given egress component in Ckapter 5 of NFPA 101 or door lock has been released by the application of force to the Chapters 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, and shall be at least 36 in. (91 releasing device, relocking shall be by manual means only, and cm).

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Exception No. 1 *: The minimum width of ~t accessformed by furniture walkways, and exit p:t~sageways leadix/g to a public way. (101:5-8.1.1) arut rmwable partitions, serving not rnme ttuzn six people, and not more than 4-5.2 llhunination of means of egress shall be continnous during the 50 fl (15 m) in length, shall be at "least 18 in. (45.7 cm) at arut below 38 in. time that the conditions of occupancy require that the means of (96 cm) t~ght, or 28 in. (71 on) above 38 in. (96 era) height, provided the egress be available fi)r nse. Artificial lighting shall be employed at minimum 36 in. (91 era)for new arid 28 in. (71 orn)for existing ar~; such places and for snch periods of time ,as reqnired to maintain the provided without nwving per'nument walls. illumination to the minimum criteria values herein specified. ( 101:5- Exception No. 2: Doors as provided for in 4-1.5. 3. 8.1.2) Exception No. 3: In existing buildings, the minimum width shall be at b'zlst 4-6* Emergency Lighting. Emergency lighting facilities for means of 28 in. (71 cm). egress shall be provided in accordance with this section for: Exception No. 4: Aisles arut aisle accessways as provided in Chapters 8, and (a) every building or su-ucture where required in Chapters 8 9 ofNFPA 101 of NFPA 101. (101:5-3.4.1) through 30 of NFPA' 101, and 4-2.2 Where a single exit access leads tn an exit, its capacity in terms (b) at doors equipped with delayed egress locks, and of width shall be at least equal to the required capacity of the exit to (c) the stair shaft and vestibule of smokeproof enclosures. A which it leads. Where more than one exit access leads to ml exit, standby generator that is installed figr the smokeproof enclosure each shzdl have a width adequate for the number of persons it mechanical ventilation equipment shall be permitted to be used for accommodates. ( 101:5-3.4.2) snch stair shaft and vestibule power supply. 4-3 Number Of Means Of Egress For the purposes of this requirement, exit access shall include only ~3.1 The minimnm number of means of egress from any balcony, designated stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, and mezzanine, story, or portion thereof shall be two. p~sageways leading to an exit. "For the purposes of this Exception No. 1: Where a single mean," of egress is permitted in Ctuzpters 8 reqnirement, exit discharge shall include only designated stairs, thwugh 30 of NFPA I01. ramps, aisles, walkways, and escalators leading to a pnblic way. Exception No. 2." A mezzanine or barony shall be pormitted to have a single (101:5-9.1.1) ,lu'.ans of ekness p~ovided the common path of travel limitation* of Chapters 8 4-7 Marking of Means of Egret. through 29 Of NFPA 101 ar~; met. ( 101:5-4.1.1 ) 4-7.1" Exi~ shall be marked by an approved sign readily visible from 4-3.2 The minimum immber of separate means of egress from any any direction of exit access. story or portion thereof shall be as fi)llows: Exception: Main exterior exit doors that obviously and clearly are Occupant load more than 500 but not more than 1,000 -- 3 identifiable as exits. ( 101:5-10.1.2 ) ()ccupant load more than 1,000 -- 4 4-7.2 Access to exits shall be marked by approved, readily visible Exception: Existing tmildings as permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of signs in all cases where the exit or way to reach it is not readily NFPA 101. (101:5-4.1.2) apparent to the occnp:mts. (101:5-10.1.4) 4-3.3 Accessible means of egre~s, in accor~mce with 5-5.4 of NFPA 4-7.3* Every sign required in Section 5-10 of NFPA 101 shall be 101, not utilizing elevators shall be permitted to serve as any or all of located and of such size, distinctive color, and design as to be readily the required minimum number of memas of egress. ( 101:5-4.1.3) visible and shall provide contrast with decorations, interior finish, or 4-3.4 Only the occnpant load of each story considered individuaUy other signs. No decorations, fiwnishings, or equipment that impairs shall be required to be used in comptlting the number of memxs of visibility of an exit sign shall be permitted, nor shall there be any egress at that story,|)rovided that the reqnired number of means of brightly ilhlminated sign (for other than exit purposes), display, or egress shall not be clecre:Lsed in the direction of egress travel. ( 101:5- ol~ject in or near the line of vision of the required exit sign of snch a 4.1.4) character as m detract attention from the exit sign. (101:5-10.1.6) 4-3.5 Doors other than the hoistway door and the elevator car door 4-7.4* Size of Signs. shall be prohibited at the point of access to an elevator car. 4-7.4.1 Externally ilhnninated signs required by 5-10.1 and 5-10.4.11 Excq~tion: Doms that are readi(~ operu,ble from the ear side witheut a k~, of NFPA 101 shall have the word "EXIT" or other appropriate tz~ol, special knowledge, or ~pec/al effort. ( 101:54.1.5) wording in plainly legible letters not less than 6 in. (15.2 cm) high 4-3.6 Elevator lobbies shall have access to at least one exit. Sucb exit with the principal strokes of letters not less than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) access shall not require the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or wide. The word"EXIT" sh:dl have letters of a width not less than 2 special eftort. (101:54.1.6) in. (5 cm), except the letter "I," and the minimum spacing between 44 Arrangement Of Means Of Egress letters shall be not less than 3/8 in. (1 cm). Signs larger than the 4-4.1 Exits shall be located and exit access shall be arranged so that minimum established in dais paragraph shall have letter widths, exits are readily accessible at all times. ( 101:5-5.1.1) strokes, and spacing in proportion to their height. 44.2* Where exits are not immediately accessible from an open Exception No. 1: Approved existing sights. floor area, s:de and continnous passageways, aisles, or corridors Exception No. 2: Existing signs having the required wording in ptain~ leading direcdy t6 every exit sh~dl be maintained mad shall be legible letters not less than 4 in. (10. 2 era) high. arranged to provide access for each occnpmat to at least two exits by Exception No. 3: Marking required by 5-10.1.3 and 5-10.1.7 of NFPA separme ways of travel. See Table A-4-4,2. 101. (101:5-10.2.1) Exception No. 1: Where a single exit is permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 4-7.4.2* Internally illuminated signs required by 5-10.1 and 5- of NFPA 101. 10.4.1.1 of NFPA 101 shall have the word "EXIT" or other Exception No. 2: Wtu~vecommon paths of travel are pe~dtted for an appropriate wording in letters plainly legible from a distance of at oecupan~ in Chapt~m~ 8 through 29 of NFPA 101, such common paths of least 100 ft (30 m) trader :dl normal and emergency lighting t~avel shall be permitttzt but shall not be more than ttu- lin~it speeded. (101:5- conditions (30 fc and 1 fc, respectively). Internally illnminated signs 5.1.2) shall be listed in accordance with LIL 924. 4-4.3 Where more than one exit is reqnired from a building or Exception No. 1: Approv~ existing signs. portion thereof, snch exits shall be remotely located from each other Exception No. 2: Existing signs having the required wording in plainly and sball be arranged and constructed to minimize the possibility le~ble letters not less than 4 in. (10.2 cm) high. that more than one has the potential m be blocked byany one fire Exception No. 3: Marking required by. 5-10.1.3 and 5-i0.1.7 of NFPA or other emergency condition. (101:5-5.1.3) 101. (101:5-10.2.2) 4-4.4* Exit access shall be art:raged so that there are no dead ends 4-7.5* lllumination of Signs. in corridors. See Table A-4-4.2. 4-7.5.1 * E v ery sign required by 4-7.1 or 4-7.2 shall be suitably Exception: Where dead ends are permitted in Chapters 8 through 29 of illumimtted by a reliable light source. Externally and internally NFPA 101. such dezut ~ads shall be permitted but shall not be more than the ilhmfinated signs shall be legible in both the normal and emergency limit specified. (101:5-5.1.6) lighting mode. (101:5-10.3.1) 4-4.5 Exit access from rooms or spaces shall be permitted to be 4-7.5.2* Every sign required to be illuminated by 5-10.3 of NFPA 101 through adjoining or intervening rooms or are~, provided such shall be continuously illuminated ,as required under the provisions adjoining rooms are accessory to the area served. Foyers, lobbies, of Section 5-8 of NFPA 101. and reception rooms constructed ,as required for corridors shall not Exception: Illumination for signs shall be permitted to flash on arut off be construed as intervening rooms. Exit access shall be arranged so upon activation of the fire alarm system. (101:5-10.3.4) that it shall not be necessary to pass throngh any area identified 4-7.5.3 Where emergency lighting facilities are required by the under Protection from Hazards in Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA applicable provisions of Chapters 8 through 30 of NFPA 101 for 101. (101:5-5.1.7) individual occupancies, the exit signs shall be illuminated by the 4-5 Illumination Of Means Of Egre~ emergency lighting facilities. The level of illumination of the exit 4-5.1" lllnmination of means of egress shall be provided in sign shall be at the levels provided in accordance with 5-10.3.2 or 5- accordance with this section for every building and structure where 10.3.3 of NFPA 101 for the required emergency lighting time required in Chapters 8 throngh 30 of NFPA 101. For the purposes duration as specified in 5-9.2.1 of NFPA 101, but shall be permitted of this requirement, exit access shall include only designated stairs, to decline to 60 percent of the illumination levelat the end of the aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, and passageways leading to ,an emergency lighting time duration. exit. For the ~urposes of this requirement, exit discharge shall Exception: Approved self-luminous signs. (101:5-10.3.5) inclnde only aesigmated stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, 4-7,6 Specific Requirements.

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4-7.6.1 Directional Signs. A41.2 This provision prohibits the use of exit enclosures for 4-7.6.1.1" A sign complying with 4-7.4 reading "EXIT" or a similar storage or for installation of equipment not necessary for safety. designation with a directional indicator showing the direction of Occupancy is prohibited other than for egress, refuge, and access. travel shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel The intent is that the exit enclosure essentially be "sterile" with to reach the nearest exit is not apparent. Directional sigTis shall be respect to fire safety hazards. ( 101: A-5-1.3.4) listed. (101:5-10.4.1.1) A-4-1.2.1 An example of a use with potential to interfere with egress 4-7.6.1.2" Directional Indicator. The directional indicator shall be is storage. (101:A-5-2.2.5.3) located outside of the EXIT legend, not less than 3/8 in. (1 cm) A-4-1.3 Table A-4-1.3 (,as shown on page 43) gives a compilation of from any letter, and shall be permitted to be integral to or separate the interior finish requirements of the occupancy chapters of NFPA from the sign body. The directional indicator shall be of a chevron 101. type as shown in Figure 4-7.6.1.2 and shall be identifiable as a A41.5.1 Where doors are subject to two-way traffic, or where their directionai indicator at a minimum distance of 25 ft (7.6 m) at 30 fc opening may interfere with pedestrian traffic, an appropriately and 1 fc average illumination on the floor representing normal and located vision panel can reduce the chance of accidents. ( 101 :A-5- emergency lighting levels respectively. The directional indicators 2.1.4.1) shall be located at the end of the sign for the direction indicated. A-4-1.5.3 Thisparagraph is not intended to apply to the swing of Exception: Approved existing signs. ( 101:5-10.4.1.2 ) cross-corridor doors such as smoke barrier doors and horizontal exits. (101:A-5-2.1.4.3) A-4-1.6.2 This arrangement rn:tkes it possible to leave the stairway at such floor should the fire render the lower part of the stair unusable during egress or should the occupants seek refuge on another foor. (101:A-5-2.1.5.2) A-4-1.6.3 Examples of devices that might be arranged to release latches include knobs, levers, and panic bars. This requirement may be satisfied by the use of conventional types of hardware, whereby the door is released by turning a lever, knob, or handle or pushing against a panic bar, but not by unfamiliar methods of operation such ,as a blow to break glass. The operating devices should be capable of being operated with one hand and should not require tight grasping, tight pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. ( 101: A-5-2.1.5.3) Figure 4-7.6.1.2 Chevron-type indicator. A-4-1.6.3 Exception. Examples of devices that can be arranged to require not more than one releasing operation include night 4-7.6.2" Special S'tgns. Any door, passage., or stairway that is neither latches, dead bolts, and security chains. ( 101:A-5-2.1.5.3 Exc!eption) an exit nor a way of exit access and that is located or arranged so A-4-1.6.5 Examples of devices prohibited by this requirement that it is likely to be mistaken for ,an exit sh,'dl be identified by a sign include locks, padlocks, hasps, bars, chains, or combinations thereof. reading "NO EXIT'. Such sign shall have the word "NO" in letters 2 (101:A-5-2.1.4.5) in. (5 cm) high with stroke width of 3/8 in. (1 cm) and the word A-4-1.7.1(d) In the event that the attthority having jurisdiction has "EXIT" in letters 1 in. (2.5 cm) high, with the word "EXIT" below allowed increased operation time, the sign should reflect the the word "NO." appropriate time. [ 101 :A-5-2.1.6.1 (d) ] Exception: Approved existing s/gns. ( 101:5~10.4.2) A-4-1.9 Examples of doors designed to normally be kept closed 4-8 Means of Egress Reliability. include those to a stair enclosure or horizontal exit. (101:A-5-2.1.8) 4-8.1" Means ofegress shall be continuously maintained free ofall A-4-2.1 Exception 1 This provision provides for minimum widths for obstructions or impediments to fifll instant use in the case of fire or small spaces such as individual offices. The intent is that this is fi)r other emergency. (101:5-1.8.1) spaces formed by fiirniture and movable walls so that 4-8.2 Furnishings and Decorations in Means of Egress. accommodations can easily be made for mobility impaired 4-8.2.1 No fitrnishings, decorations, or other objects shall be placed individuais. One side of a path could be a fixed wall, provided the to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility other side was movable. This does not exempt the door widths or thereof. (101:5-1.8.2.1) widths of fixed-wall corridors regardless of the number of people or 4-8.2.2 There shall be no obstructions by railings, barriers, or gates length. (101:A-5-3.4.1 Exception 1) that divide the open space into sections appurtenant to individual A-4-4.2 Table A-4-4.2 (as shown in 2 parts on pages 44 and 45) is a rooms, apartments, or other uses. Where the authority having compilation of the requirements of the individual occupancy jurisdiction finds the required path of travel to be obstructed by chapters of NFPA 101 (Chapters 8-29) fi)r permissible length of furniture or other movable objects, the authority shall be permitted common path of ~avel, dead end corridors, and travel distance to at to require that they be fastened out of the way or shall be permitted least one of the required exits. to require that railings or other permanent barriers be installed to A-4.4.4 The terms "dead end" and "common path of travel" are protect the path of travel against encroachment. (101:5-1.8.2.2) commonly used interchaalgeably. While the concepts of each are Acid the following appendices: similar in practice, they are two different concepts. A-2-1 Hazard of Contents. A common path of travel exists where a space is arranged so that Low Hazard. Chapter ",'9 of NFPA 101 recognizes storage of occupants within that space are able to travel in only one direction noncombustible materkds as low hazard. In other occupancies it is to reach any of the exits or to reach the point at which the occupants assumed that even where the actual contents hazard may normally have the choice of two paths of travel to remote exits. Part (a) of be low, there is sufficient likelihood that some combustible materials Figurb A-4-4.4 is an example of a common path of travel. or hazardous operations will be introduced in connection with While a dead end is similar, a dead end may occur where there is building repair or m;dntenance, or that some psychological facla)r no path of travel from an occupied space, but where an occupant might create conditions conducive to panic, so that the egre~ may enter a corridor or space thinking there is an exit at the end facilities cannot s~ffely be reduced below those specified for ordinary and, finding none, must retrace his or her path to again reach a hazard contents. (101:A-4-2.2) choice of exits. Part (b) of Figure A-4-4.4 is an example of such a Ordinary Hazard. Ordinary hazard classification represents the dead-end arrangement. conditions fi)und in most buildings and is the basis fi)r the general Combining the two concepts, Part (c) of Fignre A44.4 is an requirements of NFPA 101. example of a combined dead-end/common path of travel problem. The fear of poisonous fiimes or explosions is necessarily a relative Common paths of travel ,and dead-end travel ,are measured using matter to be determined on a judgment basis. All smoke contains the same principles used to measure travel distance as described in some toxic fire gases, but under conditions of ordinary hazard there Section 5-6 of NFPA 101. Starting in the room in Part (d) of Figalre should be no unduly dangerous exposure during the period A-4-4.4, measurement is made from the most remote point in the necessary to escape from the fire area, assuming there are proper room along the natural path of travel, and through the doorway exits. ( 101 :A-4-2.3) along the centerline of the corridor to Point C, located at the High Hazard. High hazard contents may include occupancies centeriine of the corridor, which then provides the choice of two where gasoline :rod other flammable liquids are handled or used or different paths to remote exits; this is common path of travel. The are stored under conditions involving possible release of flammable space between Point B ,and Point C is a dead end. ,See 5-1.2 of NFPA vapors; Where grain dust, wood flour or plastic dust, aluminum or 101 for a definition of common path of travel. magnesium dust, or other explosive dusts may be produced; where A-4-5.1 The extent to which illumination needs to be provided hazardous chemicals or explosives are manufactured, stored, or outside the building should be to either a public way or a distance handled; where cotton or other combustible fibers are processed or away from the bt,ilding that is considered safe, whichever is closest to handled tinder conditions producing flammable flyings; and other the building being evacuated. (11}1:A-5-8.1.1) situations of similar hazard. ( 101 :A-4-2.4)

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Table A.4-13 Interior Finish Limitations

Occupancy Exits Access to Exits Other Spaces

Assembly -- New Class A or B A AorB AorB Class C A AorB A,B, orC Assembly -- Existing Class A or B A AorB AorB Class C A AorB A, B, or C Educational -- New A AorB AorB C on low parti- tionst Educational -- Existing A AorB A, B, or C Day-Care Centers -- New A A AorB I or II I or II N.R. Day-Care Centers -- Existing AorB AorB AorB Group Day-Care Homes -- New A or B A or B A, B, or C Group Day-Care Homes -- Existing AorB A,B, or C A, B, or C Family Day-Care Homes AorB A, B, orC A, B, or C Health Care -- New A.S. Mandatory AorB AorB AorB C on lower portion C in small indivi- of corridor dual roomst wall'{-

Health Care -- Existing AorB AorB AorB Detention and Correctional -- New At At A~ B, or C I I Detention and Correctional -- Existing A or Bt A or Bt A, B, or C I or II I or II Residential Hotels and Dormitories -- New A AorB A,B, or C I or II I or II Residential Hotels and Dormitories -- Existing AorB AorB A, B, or C I or lit I or IIt Residential Apartment Buildings -- New A AorB A,B, or C I or lit I or lit Residential Apartment Buildings -- Existing A or B A or B A, B, or C I or lit I or IIt Residential 1- and 2-family, Lodging or A, B, or C A,B, or C A,B, or C Rooming Houses Residential Board and Care -- See Chapters 22 and 23 Mercantile -- New AorB AorB AorB Mercantile -- Existing Class A or B AorB AorB ceilings -- A or B existing on walls-- A,B, or C Mercantile -- Existing Class C A,B, or C A, B, orC A,B, or C Office -- New AorB AorB A. B, or C I or II I or II Office -- Existing AorB AorB A,B, or C Industrial AorB A, B, or C A, B, or C Storage AorB A,B, orC A,B, or C

tSee Chapters for details. Notes: Class A Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 0-25, (new) smoke developed 0-450. Class B Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 26-75, (new) smoke developed 0-450. Class C Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish -- flame spread 76-200, (new) smoke developed 0-450. Class I Interior Floor Finish -- critical radiant flux, minimum 0.45 watts per sq cm. Class II Interior Floor Finish -- critical radiant flux, minimum 0.22 watts per sq cm. Automatic Sprinklers -- where a complete standard system of automatic sprinklers is installed, interior wall and ceiling finish with flame spread rating not over Class C may be used in any location where Class B is required and with rating of Class B in any location where Class A is required; similarly, Class II interior floor finish may be used in any location where Class I is required and no critical radiant flux rating is required where Class II is required. This does not apply to new health care facilities. Exposed portions of structural members complying with the requirements for heavy timber. Construction are permitted.

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A-4-6 The extent to which emergency lighting needs to be provided outside the building should be to either a public way or a distance away from the building that is considered safe, whichever is closest to the building being evacuated. ( 101 :A-5-9.1.1)

Table A-4-6 (shown on page 46) provides a summary of emergency lighting requirements from NFPA 102. 11 A-4-7.1 Where a nmiu entrance: serves also as an exit, it will usually (" Exit Exit be sufficiently obvious to occupants so that no exit sign is needed. The character of the occupancy has a practical effect-on the need for signs. In any assembly occupancy, hotel, departnaent store, or other building subject to transient occupancy, the need for signs will be greater than in a building subject to permanent or semipermanent (a) occupancy by the same people, such as an apartment house where the residents may be presumed to be familiar with exit facilities by reason of regnlar use thereof. Even in a permanent residence-type building, however, there is need for signs to identify exit facilities such as outside stairs that are not subject to regular use during the normal occupancy of the building.

. There are many types of situations where the actual need for signs Exit x ...... ~ Exit may be debatable. In cases of doubt, however, it is desirable to be on the safe side by pn~viding signs, particularly as the placing of signs does not ordinarily involve any material expense or inconvenience. (202:A-5-10.1.2) A-4-7.3 In stores, for example, an otherwise adequate exit sign may (b) be made inconspicuous by some high-intensity illuminated advertising sign in the immediate vicinity. Red is the traditional color for exit signs and is required by law in many places. However, at an early stage in the development of NFPA 101, a provision was made that green be the color for exit signs, following the idea of traffic lights where green indicates safety and red is the signal to stop. During the period when green signs were I Exil x - - Exit specified by NFPA 201, many such signs were installed, but the traditional red signs ,also persisted. In 1949, the Fire Marshals Association of North America voted to request that red be restored as the required exit sign color, as they found that the provision for green involved difficulties in law enactment out of proportion to the (c) importance of the subject. The 10th edition of NFPA 201

B accordingly specified red where not otherwise required by law. The present text awgids any specific requirement for color on the assumption that either red or green will be used in most cases, and that there may be some situations where some color other than red or green may actually provide better visibility. (202:A-5-20.1.6) A-4-7.4 Where graphics are used, the symbols of NFPA 270, ~__ Exit: 'Exit Standard for Fire Safety Symbols, should be used. Such signs need to provide equal visibility and illumination and comply with the other requirements of Section 5-20 of NFPA 201. (201:A-5-10.2) A-4-7.4.2 Experience has shown that the word "EXIT" or other appropriate wording is plainly legible at 200 ft (30 m) if the letters are not less than 6 in. (25.2 cm) high with the principal strokes of letters not less than 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) wide and havin~ letters of a width not less than 2 in. (5 cm), except the letter "I, and the Figure A-4-4.4 Common paths of travel and dead-end corridors. (202:A-5-5.2.6)

Table A.4-4.2 Common Path, Dead-End, and Travel Distance Limits (By Occupancy)

Common Path Limit Dead-End Limit Travel Distance Limit Unsprinklered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinklered Type of Occupancy ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m)

Assembly New 20/75 ''b 20/75 "b 204 (6.1) 20 h (6.1) 150' (45) 200~ (60) (6.1/23) 6.1/23~ Existing 20/75 -.0 20!75 =° 20 ~ (6.1) 20" (6.1) 150' (45) 200" (60) (6.1/23) (6.1/23) Educational New 75 (23) 75 (23) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150 (45) 200 (60) Existing 75 (23) 75 (23) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150 (45) 200 (60) New Day-Care Center N.R. o'C N.R. ~'~ 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 1501 (45) 200 f (60) Existing Day-Care Center N.R. J'C N.R. d'~ 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150 f (45) 200 f (60) Health Care New N.R. d N.R. d 30 (9.1) 30 (9.1) N.A. g 200 f (60) Existing N.R. J N.R. a N.R. ~ N.R. d 150f (45) 200 r (60) New Ambulatory Care N.R. a N.R. ~ 30 (9. I) 30 (9.1) 150 f (45) 200 f (60) Existing Ambulatory Care N.R. a N.R. ~ 50 (15) 50 (15) 150f (45) 200 f (60) (continued) 44 NFPA 1-- F96 ROC

Table A..4-4.2 (continued)

Common Path Limit Dead-End Limit Travel Distance Limit Unsprinklered Sprinklered Unsprinklered Sprinldered Unsprinldered Sprinldered Type of Occupancy ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m) ft (m)

Detention and Correctional New - Use Conditions 1I, III, IV 50 (15) loo (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150f (45) 200r (60) V 50 (15) loo (30) 20 (6.1) 20 (6.1) 150' (45) ZOO' (60) Existing - Use Conditions II, III, IV, V 50 h (15) loo h (30) N.R. d N.R. d 150' (45) 200' (60) Residential Hotels and Dormitories New 35 ~(10.7) 50 ~(15) 35 (10.7) 50 (15) 175 '~ (53) 325 q (99) Existing 35 ~(10.7) 50 ~(15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 175 q (53) 325 'i (99) Apartments New 35 ~(10.7) 50' (15) 35 (10.7) 50 (15) 175 f~ (53) 325 `4 (99) Existing 35' (10.7) 50 ~(15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 175 q (53) 325 q (99) Board and Care Small, New and Exi,~ting N.R. d N.R. a N.R. d N.R. ~ N.R. a N.R. a Large, New 35 k (10) 35 k (10) N.R. d N.R. a 175 t'i (53) 325 'i (99) Large, Existing 35 (10) 35 (100) N.R. d N.R. d 175 q (53) 325 '4 (99) Lodging and Rooming Houses N.R: N.R. N.R. a N.R: N.R. d N.R: One- and Two-Family Dwellings N.R: N.R. d N.R. d N.R. d N.R. d N.R. d Mercantile Class A, B, C New 75 (23) loo (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) 100 (30) 200 (60) Existing 75 (23) loo (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) • 200 (60) Open Air N.R. u N.R. a 0 (0) 0 (0) N.R? N.R. ~ Covered Mall New 75 (23) 100 (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) loo (30) 400 *(120) Existing 75 (23) IOO (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) 400' (120) Business New 75" (23) 100 m (30) 20 (6.1) 50 (15) 200 (60) 300 (91) Existing 75" (23) IOOm (30) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200 (60) 300 (91) Industrial General 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200" (60) 250" (75) Special Purpose 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 300 P (91) 400 P (122) High Hazard 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 75 (23) 75 (23) Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Ground Floor 50 e (15) 50 P (15) 50 P (15) 50 p (15) Note o Note o Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Mezzanine Floor 50 P (15) 50 e (15) 50 p (15) 50 P (15) 75 (23) 75 (23) Storage Low Hazard N.R. d N.R. a N.R. d N.R. d N.R. d N.R. a Ordinary Hazard 50 (15) loo (30) 50 (15) 100 (30) 200 (60) 400 (122) High Hazard 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 75 (23) 75 (23) Parking Garages, Open 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 200 (60) 300 (91) Parking Garages, Enclosed 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 50 (15) 150 (45) 200 (60) Aircraft Storage Hangars, Ground Floor 50 P (15) 100 e (30) 50 p (15) 50 F (15) Note o Note o Aircraft Servicing Hangars, Mezzanine Floor 50 e (15) 75 P (23) 50 P (15_) 50 e (15) 75 (23) 75 (23) Underground Spaces in Grain Elevators 50e(15) 50 e (15) N.R. d'e N.R. d'e 200 (60) 400 (122)

"20 ft (6.1 m) for common path serving <50 persons; 75 ft (23 m) for common path serving > 50 persons. bSee Chapters 8 and 9 for special considerations for aisle accessways, aisles, and mezzanines. CSee Chapters 8 and 9 for special considerations for smoke-protected assembly seating in arenas and stadia. dNo requirement. "See Sections 10-7 and 11-7 for requirement for second exit access based on room capacity or area. Ul'hisdimension isfor the total travel distance, assuming incremental portions have fully utilized their allowable maximums. For travel distance within the room, and from the room exit access door to the exit, see the appropriate occupancy chapter. Not applicable. !See Chapter 15 for special considerations for existing common paths. "l'his dimension is from the room/corridor or suite/corridor exit access door to the exit; thus it applies to corridor common path. J See appropriate occupancy chapter for special travel distance considerations for exterior ways of exit access. ~See Section 22-3 for requirement for second exit access based on room area. 'See Sections 24-4 and 25-4 for special travel distance considerations in covered malls considered pedestrian ways. mSee Chapters 26 and 27 for special common path considerations for single tenant spaces. *See Chapter 28 for industrial occupancy special travel distance considerations. *See Chapters 28 and 29 for special requirements on spacing of doors in aircraft hangars. rSee Chapters 28 and 29 for special requirements if high hazard.

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Table A-4-6 Summary of Emergency Lighting Requirements Occupancy Emergency lighting Exceptions Assemblyunew All Private party tents <1200 s% ft. (8-2.O) Assembly---existing All Private party tents <1200 sq. ft. (9-2.9) (:lass C used exclusively for religious worship Educational Interior stairs and corridors, normally Exempted from normally occupied spaces are (10-2.9, 11-2.9) occupied spaces, flexible and open plan, administrative areas, general classrooms, interior or windowless portions, shops and mechanical rooms, storage rooms labs Day-care center All None (10-7.2.9, 11-7.2.9) • Health care--new All--Life Safety Branch per NFPA 99 None (12-2.9) Health care--existing All None (1`%2.9) .Ambulatory health care centers AU--essential electrical per NFPA 99 Essential electrical not required if (a) battery (12-6.2.9, 1`%6.2.9) equipment acceptable to AH-J or (b) life support equipment is for emergency purposes only Detention and correctional All Existing permitted to have 1-hr duration (14-2.9, 15-2.9) Hotels and dormitories >25 rooms All rooms direct to grade (16-2.9, 17-2.9) Apartment buildings >12 units or >3 stories All apartments direct to grade (18-2.9, 19-2.9) I_arge Board and (:;are > 25 rooms All rooms direct to grade (22-3.2.9, 2.%3.2.9) Mercantile All Class A and B None (24-,25.), 25-2.9) All Malls Business - new >- 2 stories above LED, or None (26-2.9) >_ 50 people above or below LED, or > 300 people total Business - existing > 2 stories above LED, or None (27-2.9) _> 100 people above or below LED, or > 1000 people total Industrial All Special purpose without routine occupancy, (28-2.9) or daylight operations with windows Storage All Not normally occupied or daylight operation (29-2.9, 29-8.2.9) with windows Windowless or underground All One-and two-family dwellings ('~0-7.'~.2)

46 NFPA 1~ F96 ROC minimum spacing hetween letters is not less thzm 3/8 in. (l cm). SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee deleted the requirement figr Signs larger than the miuimunt dimensions in this paragraph shonld roof coverings on the basis of Building (~de Requirements. This have letter widths, strokes, and spacing in proportion to their height. Code requirement is an important part of fire control management Listed exit signs may have letters not less than 5 1/2 in. (14 coo n in reducing fire propagation by maintaining roof coverings of Class height with the principal strokes of letters not less than 1/4 in. (0.6 C or better. cm) in width with a letter width not less than 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. except the letter "[." (101:A-5-10.2.2) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This goes beyond the provisions of tile A-4-7.5 The fi)llowing illumination methods are defined: other NFPA Codes ,and Stzmdards and the model building codes and A'xh.v'nally [lluminat~t. The light source is contained outside of tile is not allowed under the direction to the Fire Prevention Code device or legend that is to be ilhuninated. The light source is Committee fr~m the NFPA Standards (~mncil. typically a dedicated incandescent or fluorescent source. h&;~?~all~ [l&minatM. The light source is contained inside the device or legend that is ilhmfinated. The light source is typically incandescent, fluorescent, elecu'olunfinescent, light-emitting diodes, I }1" se[ILhlltlillotls. 1- 61 - (6-2): Reject (Log #10) .S'd/:Luminous. Illuminated by selfconmiued power sources (i.e., SUBMI'ITER: Waher Smittle III, FMANA u'itium) and operates indepenclently of extern,-fl power sources. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-8 Baneries do not qualify as a self-contained power sonrce. The light RECOMMENDATION: Rei nsert previous langamge deleted froin source is vpic~dly contained inside tile device. current Code which requires standpipes. Ct,rrent wording is located Eb:ct.mlumiTw~c,~nt. A light-emitting capacitor. Alternating current in NFPA 1, 6-2.2.l. excites phosphor atoms where placed between the electrically SUBSTANTIATION: Comnfittee deleted this current Code conductive surfaces and produces light. This light sonrce is typically requirentent without snbst,antiation or facts. Decision of the contained inside tile device, (101:A-5-10.3) Conmfittee used the Building Codes as justification. This standpipe A-4-7.5.1 It is not the intent of this paragraph to require emergency requirement in NFPA 1 has been a requirement since its ifiception lighting but only to have the sign illuminated by emergency lighting in the 1970's. if emergency lighting is required and provided. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. It is not the intent to require that the entire stroke width and entire COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This goes beyond the provisions of the stroke height of ;dl letters comprising the word EXIT be visible per other NFPA Codes and Standards and the model building codes and the requirements of 5-10.3.2 or 5-10.3.3 of NFPA 101 under normal is not allowed under the direction to the Fire Prevention Code or emergency lighting operation, provided that the sign is visible and legible at al00-ft (30-m) distance under all room illumination Committee from the NFPA Standards Council. conditions. ( 10 l:A-5-10.3, l ) A4-7.5.2 It is file intent to prohibit a freely accessible light switch to control the ilhnnination of either an internally or externally ilhnninated exit sign. (101:A-5-10.3.4) (Log #6) A4-7,5.2 Exception. The flashing repetition rate should be 1-62 - (6-2.2.1): Hold approximately one cycle per second and the duration of the off- SUBMITI'ER: Mark Chubb, Southeastern Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, Inc. time shol,ld not exceed one quarter second per cycle. During on- COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-8 time, the ilhunination levels need to be provided in accordance with RECOMMENDATION: Revise section 6-2.2.1 to read as follows: 5-10.3.2 or 5-10.3,3 of NFPA 101, Flashing signs, when activated with 6-2.2.1 Existing buildings with occupied floors located more than the fire alarm system, may be of assistance. ( 101 :A-5-10.3.4) 30 ft (10 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access A-4-7.6.1.1 A sign complying with 5-10.4.1.1 of NFPA 101 indicating or with portions of floors located more than 200 ft (61 m) from the the direction of the nearest approved exit should be placed at the nearest point of fire fighting access shall be provided with (:lass I or point of entrance to ,any escalator or moving walk. See A-5-10.2 of Glass III standpipes installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 101. (101:A-5-10.4.1.1) this section and NFPA 14. A-4-7.6.1.1 Fignre A-5-10.4.1.2 shows examples of acceptable Exception: Dry-pipe standpipes may be installed in areas subject to h:~cations of directional indicators with regard to left and right freezing when approved by the authority havingjurlsdiction, orientation. ( 101 :A-5-10.4.1.2) 6-2.2.1.1 In buildings with floors located greater than 150 ft (45 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, standpipes shall be of the wet-automatic, dry-antomatic, or dry-semiautomatic type. 6-2.2.1.2 In buildings with all floors located less than 150 ft (45 m) EXIT) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, wet-manual standpipes may be installed when approved by the authority having (EXIT jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: The provision of standpipes is necessary to (EXIT) facilitate manual fire fighting by the fire department or other trained responders in buildings of heights or areas in excess of those which Can be reached by preconnected hose lines attached to fire Figure A-4-7.6.1.1 Directional indicators. pumps or other approvedwater supplies. Provision of standpipes is essential to control property damage and minimize risk of injury to A-4-7.6.2 The likelihood of mistaking passageways or stairways that firefighters. Standpipes are generally not provided for safety to life lead to dead-end spaces where occupants might be trapped for exit (of building occupants). doors depends upon the same considerations as govern the need for The O3mmittee's concern that such provisions exceed the scope of exit signs. Thus, such areas should be marked with a sign reading other NFPA documents or conflict with the model building codes, in *NO EXIT'. Supplementary identification indicating the chm,'acter violation of the Standards (~uncil's direction to the committee, is of the area such as "TO BASEMENT", ~STOREROOM", "LINEN misplaced. No other NFPA document is so scoped to encompass CLOSET", or the like may be provided. See A-5-10.2. ( 101:A-5- ~ rovisions specifying when standpipes are required based upon 10.4.2) uilding height as it relates to fire fighting access and efficiency. A4-8.1 A proper metals of egress permits unobstructed travel at all Model code requirements for standpipes have been correlated by times. Any type barrier including, but not limited to, the means of proposals submitted by the Board fi)r Coordination of acctnnulations of snow aJ~d ice in those climates subject to such Model Codes. The proposed l~aguage is consistent with that found accumnlafions is an impediment to free movement in the means of in each of the three nationally-recognized model building codes. egress. ( 101:5-1.8.1) Likewise, each of the model code organizations' fire prevention COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has updated the codes contains comparable provisions requiting standpipes in extracted text to that proposed fl)r the 1997 edition of NFPA 101 existing buildings, although each differs as to what building height and integrated section 3-1.6 as suggested as 44 of the revised text. justifies the installation requirement. The provisions ,allowing manual standpipes in buildings less than !50 ft in height (proposed 6-2.2.1,2) recognizes the cost of providing antomatic water supplies capable of deliyering the flow and pressure (Log #11 ) required by NFPA 14. However, in buildings greater than 150 in 1- 60 - (Chapter 5): Reject height (see proposed 6-2.2.1.1 ), such costs are outweighed by the SUBMITTER: Walter Snfittle 111, FMANA intpracticality of providing the flow and pressure needed for fire COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-6 fighting with a fire tiepin'intent pumper through the fire department RECOMMENDATION: Reinsert previous (k~de language of connection (siamese). Chapter 5-2 Roof Coverings. COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold.

47 NFPA 1 ~ 1796 ROC

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the Exception: Steam supplied from an external source. (96:7-3.1) • changing of material that the committee feels should have the 6-3.4.1.2 Any gas appliance not requiring protection, but located benefit of public review and so it is being held fi)r the next revision under the same ventilating equipment, shall also antomatically shut in accordance with .9-4.6.2,2 of the Regulations Governing off upon activation of any extinguishing system. (96:7-3.2) Committee Prqjects. 6-3.4.1.3 All electrical sources located under the ventilating equipment, if subjected to exposure to the liquid resulting from ate discharge of the fire extingafishing system, shall automatically shut off upon activation of a wet chemical or water fire extinguishing (Log #CC2) system. (96:7-3.3) 1- 63 - (6-3): Accept 6-3.4.1.4 Shut off devices shall require manual resetting prior to fuel SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention (a)de or power being restored. (96:7-3.4) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 6-3.4.2 Manual Activation Requirements RECOMMENDATIONi Update the text extracted from NFPA 96 to 6-3.4.2.1 A readily accessible means for manual activation shall be reflect the changes being proposed for the 1997 edition which is in located no rnore than five ft (1.5 m) above the floor, located in a the s~une cycle fi)r adoption as NFPA 1. Tile text of the revised path of exit or egress, and shall clearly identify the hazard protected. section is as fl)llows: Such mechanical means shall not rely on any of the hardware 6-3 Extinguishing Systems For Gommercial Gooking Equipment. components that would be common to the automatic flmction of the 6-3.1 General. fixed extinguishing equipment. 6-3.1.1 The design, installation, protection, and maintemmce of Exception: An automatic sprinkler system shall not require manual exhaust system components including hoods, grease removal activation. (96:7-4.1) devices, exhaust ducts, ¢Lampers, air moving devices, auxiliary 6-3.4.2.2 The means for manual actuator(s) shall be mechanical ,and equipment, and fire extinguishing equipment for the exhaust system shall not rely on electrical power for actuation. and the cooking eqmpment m commercial, mdt strlal, mstatuuonal, Exception No. 1: Electrical power shall be permitted to be used for and similar cooking applications shall be in accordance with this tin'mull activation ira reserve power supply is provided or if section and NFPA 96, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for supervision is provided as per7-6.1 of NFPA 96. the Removal of Smoke- and Grease-Laden Vapors. Exception No, 2: The manual activation means of an atttomatic Exception: Existing installations may be continued in service subject extinguishing system should be toudly independent of the automatic to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction. means. A failure of a system component should not impair both the 6-3.1.2 Prior to installation, shop drawings shall be reviewed and automatic and the manual means of ,activation. (96:7-4.2) approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (See Section 1-15 for 6-3.4.3 S~tem Ammciating Requirements permits required.) 6-3...43 1 1 !p .,on-tctivation, of a. fixed automatic, fire extin .gt!ishing 6-3.2 Where required. system, an audible alarm or wsual indicator shall be provided to 6-3.2.1 Fire extinguishing equipment fi)r tile protection of grease show that the system has activated. (96:7-5.1) rento~,d devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust ducts systems 6-3.4.3.2 Where a fire alarm signaling system is serving the shall be provided as described in 6-3.3. (96:7-1.1) occupancy where the extinguishing system is located, the activation 6-3.2.2 (a~oking equipment producing grease laden vapors (such as, of the fixed automatic fire extinguishing system shall activate the fire but not linfited to, deep fat fryers, ranges, griddles, broilers, woks, alarm signaling system. (96:7-5.2) tilting skillets, ~tnd b~dsing pans) shall be protected by fire 6-3.4.4 System Supervision Requirements extinguishing equipment ,as described in 6-3.3. (96:7-1.2) 6-3.4.4.1 Where electrical power is required to operate the fixed 6-3.3 Types of Equipmen~ automatic fire extinguishing system, it shall be monitored by a 6-3.3.1 Fire extinguishing equipment shall include both fixed supervisory alarm, with a reserve power supply provided. automatic fire extinguishing systems as primary protection and Exception No. 1: When fixed automatic fire extinguishing systems portal)le fire extinguishers as secondary backup. (96:7-2.1) include automatic mechanical detection and actuation ,as a backup 6-3.3.1.1 A placardshall be conspicuously placed near each portable detection system. fire extinguisher in the cooking area and near each means of Exception No. 2: When fixed automatic fire extinguishing systems manual activation of fixed fire extinguishing system(s) protecting are interconnected or interlocked with the cooking equipment cooking eqvipment. For the fixed atttomatic fire extinguishing power sources so that if the fire systerrl should become inoperable system, tile placard shall identify the primary means of cooking due to power failure, all sources of fuel and heat to all cooking surface protection ,as the fixed fire extinguishing system installed equipment serviced by that hood shall automatically shut off. (96: over the appli,'mces in the exhaust hood. It shall identify use of a 7-6.1) ortable fire extinguisher as secondary backup protection. (96:7- 6-3.4.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers ~,1,1) 6-3.4.5.1 Portable fire extinguishers required by %2.1 shall be 6-3.3.2 Fixed autontatic fire extinguishing systems as required by installed in kitchen cooking areas in accordance with NFPA 10, 7-'2,1 shall comply to standard UL 300. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Table 3-3.1 for Extra Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems as referenced in 7-7.2 need (high) Hazard. (96:7-9.1) only comply to the appliance, fire, and personal safety performance 6-3.4.5.1.1" An extinguisher listed specifically for use in the kitchen criteria of stanckard UL 300. (96:7-2.2) cooking areas shall also be permitted. Glass B gas-type portables 6-3.3.2.1 Fixed automatic fire extingatishing systems shall be such as C,O2 ,and halon shall not be permitted in kitchen cooking instilled in accorckmce with the terms of the listing, tile areas. Mantffacturers' recommendations shall be followed. (96: nmmffacmrer's instructions and the fl)llowiug standards where 7-9.1.1) applicable. 6-3.4.5.2 Other fire extinguishers in the kitchen area shall be NFPA-12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extingnishing Systems installed in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire NFPA-I 3 Sumdard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems Extinguishers. (96:7-9.2) NFPA-I 6 Standard for the Installation of Deluge Foam-Water 6-3.5 Operating Procedures. Sprinkler and Foam Water Spray Systems 6-3.5.1 Exhaust systems shall be operated whenever cooking NFPA-17 Standard fi~r Installation of Dry Chemical Extinguishing equipment is turned on. (96:8-1.1) Systen~s 6-3.5.2 Filter-equipped exhaust systems shall not be operated with NFPA-17A Standard fi)r Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems filters removed. (9628-1.2) (96:7-2.~2.1) 6-3.5.3 Openings provided for replacing air exhausted through 6-3.3.3 Grease removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust ventilating equipment shall not be restricted b~' covers, dampers, or ducts in accorckmce with 6-3.2.1, shall be permitted to be protected any other means that would reduce the operaung efficiency of the by a listed fixed baffle exhaust hood. This type is an alternative to exhaust system. (96:8-1.3) - - duct and plenum, protection as provided in fixed automatic fire 6-3.5.4 Instructions for manually operating the fire extinguishing extinguishing systems as required by 6-3.2.1. (96:7-2.3) system shall be posted conspicuously in the kitchen and shall be 6-3.3..'3.1 If alisted fixed baffle exhaust hood is used, the water shall reviewed periodically with employees by the management. (96:8-1.4) be permitted to be supplied from the kitchen cold or hot water 6-3.5.5 Listed exhaust hoods shall be operated in accordance with st, pply, provided, the minimum p ressure., and. flow are provided in the terms of their listings and the manufacturer's instructions. (96: accordance with the terms of the hsung. This system shall also be 8-1.5) activated by the cooking equipment extinguishing system. The water 6-3,5.6 Cooking equipment shall not be operated while its fire supply shall be m ( mitoredby an anuncmted low water pressure extinguishing system or exhaust system is nonoperational or switch. (96:7-2.3.1) otherwise impaired. (96:8-1.6) 6-3..40 elating. Requirements. 6-3.6 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. 6-3.4.1 ~le[ shut off requirements. 6-3.6.1 An inspection and servicing of the fire extinguishing system 6-3.4.1.1 l.lpon activation of any cooking equipment fire ~d listed exhaust hoods containin~ a constant or fire-actuated water extinguishing system, all sources of fuel and heat to all equipment system shall be made at least every 6 months by properly trained and requiring protection shall automatically shut off. qualified persons. (96:8-2.1)

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6-3.6.1.1 All actnation components, including remote manual phil 7-2.1.1 A placard shall be conspicuously placed near each portable stations, mechanical or electrical devices, detectors, actuators, fire- fire extinguisher in the cooking area and near each means of actuated &mlpers, etc., shall be checked for proper operation manual activation of fixed fire extinguishing system(s) protecting dnring the inspection in accordance with the mantffacturer's listed cooking equipment. For the fixed automatic fire extinguishing procedures. In addition to these requirements, the specific system, the placard shall identify the primary means of cooking inspection requirements of the applicable NFPA standard shall also surface protection ,as file fixed fire extinguishing system installed be fi)llowed. (96:8-2.1.1) over file appliances in the exhanst hood. It shall identify nse of a 6-3.6.1.2 Fusible links (inchxding filsible links'on fire-actuated portable fire extingnisher as secondary backup protection. damper a.~semblies) and antomatic sprinkler heads shall be replaced 7-2.'2* Fixed antomatic fire extinguishing systems as required by at least annually, or more fi'equentiy if necessary, to ensure proper 7-2.1 shall comply to standard U'L 300. operation of the system. Other detection devices shall be serviced or Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems as referenced in 7-7.2 need replaced in accordance with tile manufacturer's recommendations. only comply to the appliance, fire, and personal safety perfomnance Exception: Where ant )matic bulb-type sprinklers or spray nozzles criteria of stmldard UL 300. are used ,'rod annnal ex~mlination shows no buildnp of grease or 7-2.2. I Fixed antomatic fire extingnishing systems shall be installed other material on the sprinkler or spray m)zzles. (96:8-2.1.2) in accord:race with the terms of the listing, the mantffacmrer's 6-3.6.1.3. If required, certificates of inspection and maintenance instructions ,and tile fi)llowing standards where applicable. shall be forwarded to the authority havingjt,risdiction. (96:8-2.1.3) NFPA-12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems SUBSTANTIATION: Section 6-3 ofNFPA 1 extracts material from NFPA-13 Standard fi)r the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 96 which is being revised in the sanle cycle as NFPA 1 and the NFPA-I 6 Standard fi)r the Installation of Deluge Foam-Water extracted material is being npcktted so the text in NFPA 1 will be Sprinkler and Foam Water Spray Systems consistent with the proposed changes to NFPA 96. NFPA-I 7 Standard fi:~r Installation of Dry Chemical Exthlguishing COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Systems NFPA-17A Standard fi)r Wet Chemical Extingnishing Systems 7-'2.3 Grease removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust dt,cts in accordance with 7-1.1, sh:dl be permitted to be protected by (Log #I 2) a listed fixed baffle exhaust hood. This type is an alternative to dnct 1- 64- (6-?, (New)): Accept and plenum, protection a~s provided in fixed automatic fire SUBMI'I'TER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA extingnishing systems ,as required by 7-1. I. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 7-2.3.1 Ira listed fixed baffle exhaust hood is used, the water shall I RECOMMENDATION: Extract Section 7-1.1.1 of NFPA 96 :rod be permitted to be supplied from the kitchen cold or hot water insert ~ffter 6-3.2.1 :rod the?eby rent,inhering the remaining sections. supply, provided file minimnm pressnre mid flow :fie provided in SUBSTANTIATION: Exception No. 2 of NFPA 96, 7-1.1 refers to accordance with the terms of the listing. This system shall also be the fire-actuated water fire system supplied from tim kitchen cold or activated by the cooking eqnipment extingnishing system. The water h,,t water supply. Adding this proposed extract will enhance tile su~pply shall be monitoredby an anunciated low water pressure ability of enforcement by field personnel. switch. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. 7:3 Ft,el shut off reqnirements COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Comment 1-63 (Log 7-3.1 Upon activation ofany cooking equipment fire extinguishing #CC2) which integrates this text. system, all sources of tirol andheat to ,all-- equ,pm -" e _nt reqt 1'lnng " protection shall antomatically shnt off. - Exception: Steam supplied from an external source. 7-3.2 Any g'as appliance not requiring protection, but located under the s:ime ,)e;ntilating equipment, shall also antomatically shut (Log #116) off upon activation of any exnnguishing system. 1- 65 - (6-3.1.1 Exception): Hold 74.3 All electrical sources located nnder tile ventilating SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Valapp, McDonald's Corporation eqt,ipment, ifsuhjected to exposnre to the liquid resulting from the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 discharge of the fire extingnishing system, shall automatically shut RECOMMENDATION: Change the exception to read: off npon activath m of a wet chemic~ ~ r water fire extingt ishing Exception: Existing installations shall be permitted It) continue in system. service per the terms of Sections I-8.2(b), and 1-5.5 7-3.4 Shut offdevices shall reqvire manual resetting prior to tirol (per the revisions I proposed in those 2 sections). or power being restored. SUBSTANTIATION: This exception as originally written is snch 7-4 Mannal Activation Requirements unspecified langnage that it conld be seen to contradict the intent of 7-4.1 A readily accessible me,'ms fi)r mannal activation shall be Sections 1-5.5 and 1-8.2(b). Therefore the references to these two located no more than five ft (1.5 m) above the floor, located in a sections is more appropriate, (especially as I have proposed the path of exit or egress, and shall clearly identify the hazard protected. rewording tot them), unless yon wonld prefer to write the statements Such mechanical means shall not rely on any of the hardware over again here. This is not an exuaction from NFPA 96, even components that would be common to the automatic traction of the thongh someone conld get that impression from the end wording in fixed extinguishing equipment. 6-3.1.1. Exce.ption: An antomatic sprinkler system shall not require maniml COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. acnvanon. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the 7-4.2 The means for manual acttmtor(s) shall be mechanical and changing of material that the committee feels should have the shall not rely on electrical power for actnation. henefit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision Exception No. 1: Electrical power shall be permitted to be used for in accord,mice with 3-4.6.2.2 of tile Regatiations Governing manual activation if a reserve power supply is provided or if Committee t'rqjects. snpervision is provided as per7-6.1. Exception No. `2: The manual activation means of an antomatic extinguishing system shonld be tot.ally independent of the antomatic means. A failnre of a system component should not impair both the (Log #69) antomatic and the manual means of activation. 1- 66 - (6-3.2, 6-3.3, 6-3.4): Accept in Principle in Part 7-5 System Annnciating Requirements " SUBMIT'FER: William Klingenmaier, FEMA 7-5.1 Upon activation of a fixed automatic fire extinguishing COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 system, an audible alarm or visual indicator shall be provided to RECOMMENDATION" Rewrite 6-3.2, 6-3.3 and 6-3.4 to incorporate show that the system has activated. changes that have been accepted by committee to Chapter 7 of 7-5.2 Where a fire ,alarm signaling system is serving the occupancy NFPA 96, renumbering accordingly. where tim extingnishing system is located, the activation of the fixed Chapter 7 Fire Extinguishing Eqnipment automatic fire extinguis.hing system shall activate the fire alarm 7-1 Where required signaling system. 7-I. 1 Fire extingttishing eqnipment for the protection of grease 7-6 System Supervision Requirements removal devices, hood exhatls(plennms, and-exhaust ducts systems 7-6.1 Where electrical l~ower is required to operate the fixed shall be provided as described in 7-2. 'automatic fire extingnishing system, it sh:dl be monitored by a 7-1.`2 Cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors (such as, snpervisory alarm, with a reserve power snpply provided. but not limited to(de~ep fat fryers, rangb_s, griddles, broilers, woks, tilting skillets, and braising pans) shalH)eprotected by fire Exception No. 1: When fixed automatic fire extinguishing systems extingnishing equipment as described in 7-2. include atm~matic mechanical detection and actuation as a backnp 7-2 Types of EquiDment detection system. 7-2. l Fire extingmshing eqt,ipment shall include both fixed Exception No. 2: When fixed automatic fire extingnishing systems antomatic fire extinguishing systems as prim~uy protection ,and are interconnected or interlocked with the cooking equtpment portable fire extinguishers as secondary backup. power sources so that if the fire system should become inoperable

49 NFPA 1 -- F96 ROC due to power failure, all sources offllel and heat to all cooking SUBSTANTIATION: While the content of these sections tha~t are equipment serviced by that hood shall automatically shut off, quoted from NFPA 96, 1994 edition are accurately quoted, you have 7-7 Special Design/Application Requirements left out 7-1.1.1, 7-3.1.3.1, 7-3.1.4, 8-1.6, and 8-2.1.3 creating confusion 7-7.1 Hoods containing fixed antomatic fire extinguishing systems and conflict between the two documents. Additionally in your Item are protected areas; therefore, they are not considered obstruction 6,-3.4.1.2 you have left in the reference to Section 1-2 in NFPA 96 and to overhead sprinkler systems and do not require floor coverage. Single Hazard Area, while in your document the definition section is 7-7.2 Nozzles used fi)r any cooking equipment requiring protection 2-1 mad you have no definition for Single Hazard Area. sh:dl be listed for deep fat fryer applic~ion as a minimum, Nozzles Even if yon had quoted these sections in their entirety there would listed fi)r deep fat fryers and used to protect cooking equipment still be a loss of understanding and application with this material other than fryers shall be installed within the tested and listed • taken out of context from the NFPA 96 document. For instance you guidelines fiJr fryer protection, This includes minimum and quoted none of the material from Sections 7-4, 7-5, and 7-6. All of maximum nozzle height and positioning limitations, ,and maximum these sections and the other missing items are relevant in the fryer cooking area limitations. context of NFPA 96 for total understanding of restanrant Exception: Nozzles that have been tested ,and listed for protection applications of these systems. Section 7-5 contains a very important of cooking equipment other than fryers shall bepermitted when reference to the type of portable extinguisher that must be used for listed fi~r the cooking equipment to be protectect. commercial cooking operations that is not called out to anyone's 7-7.2.1 Hydraulic calculations for automatic sprinkler systems shall understanding in the large general sections you have quoted from be based upo'n 50 percent of the nozzles located under the hood NFPA 10 in your Section 6-6. Leaving any of these out, changes the and one nozzle located in each exhaust duct collar flowing understanding and intent of the document, and is sure to create simultaneously. serious problem of interpretation between the two standards, 1-5.4 7-7,3* A single listed detection device shall be permitted for more not withstanding. There is no way to partially quote a standard ,and than ~Jlle appfiance when installed in accor&mce with the terrrLs of" do justice to it. It is far better to just reference the standard and the listing. leave it to speak for itself, and be its own authority. 7-8 Review and Certification In addition all of Chapter 7 of NFPA 96 has been rewritten, 7-8.1 If required, complete drawing ofthe system inst~dlation including a number of changes from the 1994 edition. It is including the hood(s), exhaust duct(s), and appliances, along with proposed for approw,d as noted in this same ROP. All the references the interface of the fire extingnishing system detectors, piping, " in your document would be out of date, confused in order, and no nozzles, filel shutoff devices, agent storage container(s), and manual longer in strict agreement with NFPA 96 when both documents are acttmtion device(s), shall be submitted to the authority having approved after the Fall meeting. That would certainly bring chaos to jurisdiction. the users, more serious conflict between the documents with a 7-8.2* Installation of systems shall be performed only by persons cormnensurate weakening of both, and a weakening of the NFPA properly trained and qualified to installthe specific system being standards system. Just leave a reference to NFPA 96 as the authority rovided. The installer shall provide certification to the anthority document and eliminate the extensive quotes. [~avingjurisdiction that the inst:dlati0n is in complete agreement COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer's instructions COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Comment 1-63 (Log ancl/or approved design. #CC2) which updates the extracted text in NFPA 1 from the 7-9 Portable Fire Extinguishers proposed 1997 edition of NFPA 96. 7-9.1 Portable fire extingnishers required by %2.1 shall be installed in kitchen cooking areas in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, Tahle 3-3.1 fi)r Extra (high) Hazard. 7-9.1.1" An extinguisher listed specifically for use in the kitchen cooking areas shall alg:~ be permitted. Class B gas-type portables 1- 68 - (6-3.4 (New)): Reject " (Log #13) such as CO2 and halon shall not be perxrfitted in kitchen cooking SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA areas. Manufacturers' recommen~ttions shall be followed. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 7-9.2 Other fire extinguishers in the kitchen area shall be installed RECOMMENDATION: Exwactparagraphs NFPA 96, 7-3.1.3.1 and in :,-cordance with NFPA 10, Stmldard for Portable Fire 7-3.1.4. Add these paragraphs following 6-3.4.1.3. Numbering of Extingnishers. paragraphs will be 6-3.4.1.3.1 and 6-3.4.1.4. 7-10 Solid Fuel Fire Extinguishing Equipment- Where solid filel SUBSTANTIATION: These two sections of the Code will complete cooking equipment is served by fire extinguishing equipment, the the extracted material for Operating Requirements and provisions ofChapter 11 shall apply. Extinguishing Requirements of NFPA 96. Material is needed for the A-7-2.2 The standard UL 300 primarily addresses selI~contained field personnel conducting inspections. chemical extinguishing systems. It is the (~mmittee's intent that COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject- listed at, tomatic sprinkler systems, as defined in 7-7.2, shall be COMMITTEE STATEMENT: With the proposed revisions m NFPA ewaluated per the applicable portions of the standard UL 300, even 96, these 2 paragraphs will no longer exist. though they are not serf contained, but of unlimited water supply from a building sprinkler system. It is also the C~mmittee's specific int~at that these systems not be required to comply with NFPA 13. sprinkler systems. (h~g #135) A-7-8.2 It is recommended that such training and qtudifications be 1- 69- (6-3.4.1.1 Exception No. 1): Reject provided by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed. SUBMITI'ER: Joseph R. (~epierski, Chubb and Son Group of A-7-9,1.1 The system used to rate extinguishers for Class B fires Insurance Gompanies (tlamntable liquids in depth) does not take into consideration the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 special nature of heated grease fires. (k)oking grease fires are a RECOMMENDATION: Acid to Exception No. 1: special hazard requiring agents suitable for this application. "A sprinkler system shall not require manual activation .unless SUBSTANTIATION: Propo~'tl 1-69 (Log #CP12) was accepted by sDeclfied by NFPA 13, NFPA 1 (k)mmittee. (Completely revise NFPA 1 by updating the text SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 13 does require a manual release on all extracted from other NFPA documents and incorporating the preaction and.deluge sprinkler systems in cbadin g combination typ e changes accepted as a result of public proposals and committee where wave[ dtstance to a manual release cannot be more than 200 proposals.) This will correlate to changes accepted by NFPA 96 ft- (k:~mmittee. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part- COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See (k~mmittee Comment 1-63 (Log inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The submitter should #CC2) which updates the extracted material used in section 6-3 of. address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA 96. NFPA 1 from NFPA 96. The committee is using 7-1 through 7-6 and 70 to update the extracted material in 6-3.2, 6-3.3 and 6-3.4. The comnfittee feels 7-7, 7-8 and 7-10 are more installation and design requirements and are beyond what the inspector needs in the field. ( LOg #14) 1- 70 - (6-3.5 (New)): Accept SUBMITrER: Walter Smittie Ill, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (Lagg #117) I RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 06, 8-1.6 to this section of NFPA 1- 67 - (6-3.2 through 6-3.6.1.2): Reject 1. Extracted material/code requirement from NFPA 06 will improve SUBMITTER: Joseph N. Kaaapp, McDonald's Corporation the enforcement of NFPA 1 pertaining to Operating Features. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: This section of the (2ode, NFPA 96, 8-1.6, RECOMMENDATION: Delete these sections entirely. prohibits the use of cooking equipment while extinguishing and/or

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exhaust system is nonoperational. Enhances enforcement by field (a) Central station, proprietary, or remote signaling service; personnel. (b) Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. audible signal at a constantly attending point; The text to be added reads as follows: (c) Locking valves open; 6-3.5 (;~oking equipment shall not be operated while its fire (d) Sealing of valves ,and approved weekly recorded inspection extinguishing system or exhaust system is nonoperational or where valves are located within fenced enclosures nnder the control otherwise impaired. (96:8-1.6) of the owner. Exception: The test outlet vakms shall be supervised closed. (20:2-11) 6-4.2 Workspaee. (Log #15) 8-4.2.1 At least one entrance 24 in. (61 cm) wide ,and 6 1/2 ft (2 m) 1- 71 - (6-3.6): Accept high shall be provided to give access to the work space around SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA electric eqnipment. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 6-4.2.2 There shall be a minimtnn of 30 in. (76.2 cm) work space in RECOMMENDATION: Extract sections of NFPA 96, 8-2.1.3 mid front of the electric eqnipment requiring examination, adjnsmaent, insert as 6-3.6.1.3. se*Mcing, or maintenance. SUBSTANTIATION: This provision of" the NFPA 96 Code provides 6-4.2.3 Working space shall not be used for storage. fi)r certification of inspection to be forwarded to the authority 6-4.2.4 Ilh,mination shall be provided for all working spaces around bavingjnrisdiction, ff required. Field personnel in varions electric equipment requiring servicing, examination, or adjustment. jurisdictions require these certificates. Providing language iu NFPA 6-4.2.5 Provision shall be made for ventilation of a pump room or I will assist the field inspectors when conducting inspections. pump honse. (20:2-7.5) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. 6-4.2.6 Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage of escaping I Add text: water away from critical equipment such as the pump, driver, 6-3.0.1.3. If reqnired, certificates of inspection and maintenance controller, etc. (20:2-7.6) shall be torwarded to the authority having jurisdiction. (96:8-2.1.3) 6-4.3 Diesel Drive Pumps. 6-4.3.1 Engine Connection to Pump. 6-4.3.1.1 Horizontal Shaft Pumps. Engines shall be connected to (Log #100) horizonud shaft pumps by means of a flexible coupling or flexible 1- 72- (6-4): Reject connection shaft listed for this service. The flexible coupling shall SUBMITTER= Western Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee be directly attached to the engine flywheel adapter or stub shaft. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-18, 1-25, 1-27 8-4.3,1.2 Vertical Shaft Turbine-Type Pumps. Engines shall be RECOMMENDATION: Reject the following proposals 1-9, 1-I0, connected to vertical shaft pumps by means of a right angle gear 1-11, 1-18, 1-25, and 1-27. drive with a listed flexible connecting shaft that will prevent undue SUBSTANTIATION: We feel that the amonnt of extracted text swain on either the engine or gear drive. (See section 4-5 of NFPA from the following proposals is inconsistent throughout the 20). document. 1-9 references NFPA 25 where 1-10 on fire ~uml~s Exception: Diesel engines and steam turbines designed and listed for vertical exu'acts large ,-xmonnts of text from NFPA 25. We feel that me installation with vertical shaft turbine-tVfle pumps may employ, solid shafts extracted text should be the major items needed for the front line and do not require a right angle drive but do require a nonreverse ratchet. inspector to use when in the field ,and inspecting an)' fire protection (2o:8-2.3) sy.~- tern. These l" equtrements' shonld be user friendly t)t tile 6-4.3.2 Batteries. inspector. 6-4.3.2.1 Each engine shall be provided with two storage battery COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee encourages the units. At 40°F (4.5°C) each battery unit shall have twice the capacity snbmitter to propose specific extracts for the next edition of this snfficient to maintain cranking speed recommended by the engine code dealing with the hems of fire protection systems that should be manufactnrer throngh a 3 minute "attempt to start" cycle (15 sec of exu'acted to provide a useful document for the fire inspector. cranking and 15 sec of rest, in 6 consecn'dve cycles). (20:8-2.5.1) Exception: Installations made pvior to adoption of NFPA 20. 1974 Edition. 6-4.3.2.2 Storage batteries shall be rack supported above the floor, secured against displacement, and located where they will not be (Log #CC12) subject to excessive temperautre, vibration, mechanical injury, or 1- 72a - (6-4 thru 6-4.8.5, A-6.4.1.3): Accept flooding with water. They sh:dl be readily accessible for se~wicing. SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code Battery cables shall be sized in accordance with the engine COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: manufactnrer's recommendations considering the cable length RECOMMENDATION: Revise section 6-4 to read as follows: required for tile specific battery location. (20:8-2.5.2.5) 6-4 Fire Pumps. 6-4.3.3 Fuel Supply and Arrangement. 6.4.1 General. 6-4.3.3.1 Fuel supply tzmk(s) shall have a capacity at le-ast equal to 1 6-4.1.1 Where provided, fire pnmps shall be installed in accordance ~d per horsepower (5.07 L/kW), plus 5 percent w)lume for with this section ,and NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of expansion and 5 percent volume for sump. Larger capacity tanks ('~trifugal Fire Pumps. may be required and shall be determined by prevailing conditions Exception: Wtwre existing pump installations meet the p~rovisions of the such ,as refill cycle and fnel heating due to recirculation and be starutard in effect at the time of purcluzse, th~ may. remain in use provided subject to special conditions in each case. The tirol supply tank and ttu~ do not cor~'tituto a distinct hazard to lift, or adjoining proper~. (20: tirol shall be reserved exclusively for the fire pump diesel engine. 1-2.2) (20:8-4.3) 64.1.2 See Section 1-15 for permits required. 6-4.3.3.2 There shall be a separate fuel line and separate fuel snpply 64.1.:4" The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be protected tank fi)r each engine. (20:8-4.4) against possible interruption of service through damage caused by 6-4,3.3.3 Diesel fuel supply t,anLs shall be located abovegronnd in explosion, fire. flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, accordance with municipal or other ordinances and in accordance freezing, vandzdism, mid other adverse conditions. ( 20:2-7. L) with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction ,and shall 64,1.4 The horizontal split-case pt,mp in horizontal or vertical not be bttried. The engine tirol st,pply (suction) connection shall be position, end-suction and close-coupled vertical in-line primps shall located on the tank so that 5 percent of the tank volume provides a not be used where a static snction lift is involved, (20:3-1.2) sump vohune not usable by the engine. The fi,el supply shall be 6-4.1.5 Snitable means shall be provided for maintaining tim h)cated, on a side of the_ tank at tile level of the .5 percent sump temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, volume. The inlet of the fuel supply line shall be located so that its above 40'T (5°C). (20:2-7.3) opening is no lower than the level of the engine fi,el transfer pnmp. 8-4.1.6 Temperatnre of the pump room, pump honse or area where The engine manufactnrer's fnel pnmp static head pressure limits diesel engines m'e installed, shall never be less than the minimum must not be exceeded when the level of fuel in the tank is at a reconunended by the engine manufacturer. AJI engine jacket water maximnm. Tile fl~el return line shall be installed per the engine heater sh:dl be provided to maintain 120°F (49°C). The engine manufacturer's recommendation in zones where freezing (32°F) manufacturer's recommendations for oil heaters shall be fl:)llowed. (0°C) may be encountered, the fnel tanks shall he located in the (2o:~-6.5) pump room. Means other than sight tubes shall be provided for Exception: Installatior~s ~ru~deprior to adoption of NFPA 20, 1996 Edition determining the ,amount of tirol in each storage tank. Each tank shall are not r~;quhvd to have an engine jacket water heate~: have suitable fill, drain, and vent connections. (20:8-4.5) 6-4.1.7 Dual driver pump units shall not be used. (20:2-2.2) 6-4.4 Controllers, Exception." Installations made prior to adoption of NFPA 20, 1974 Edition. 6-4.4.1 Controllers shall be located ,as close as is practical to the 6-4.1.8 When provided, the suction valve, discharge valve, by-pass engines they control and shall be within sight of the engines. valves and isolation valves on baclCflow prevention device or assembly (20:9-2.1) ~hall be snpervised open by one of the following methods:

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64.4.2 Controllers shall be so located or so protected that they will (b) Use of the pump discharge via the bypass flow meter to dr,fin not be injured by water escaping from pumps or pump connections. or suction the reservoir; pump suction and discharge pressures ,and Current-carrying parts of controllers shall be not less than 12 in, the flow meter measurements shall determine the total pump (305 nun) above the floor level. (20:9-2.2) output. 64.4.3 When the pump loom is not constantly attended, audible or (c) Use of the pump discharge via the bypass flow meter to pump visual alamrLs powered by a source other than the engine starting stlction (closed-loop metering); pump suction and discharge batteries, and not exceeding 125 w)lts, shall be provided at a point of pressures and the flow meter measurements shall determine the const~mt attendzmce. These alarms shall indicate the following: total pump output. (a) Engine running (separate signal). Where the annum test is conducted periodically in accordance with (h) The controller main switch has been turned to "off" or 8-4.6.1 (c), a test shall be conducted every 3 years in accordance with ~mmlual" position (separate sign;d) 6-4.6.1 (a) or (b) in lieu of the method described in 6-4.6.1 (c). (c) Trouble on the controller or engine (separate or common Where 6-4.6.1 (b) or (c) is used, the flow meter shall be adjusted signals). (20:9-4.2) immediately prior to conducting the test in accordance with the 8-4.5 Field Acceptance Tests, man~ffacntrer's instructions. If the test results are not consistent with 6-4.5.1 The pump manufacturer, rite engine m,anufactnrer (when the previous an mud test, 64.6.1 (a) shall be used. If testing in supplied), the controller mmaufacmrer, the transfer switch accordance with 6-4.6.1 (a) is not possible, a flow meter calibration naamffacturer (when supplied), or their representative shall be shall be performed ,and the test shall be repeated. present for the field ~ceptance test, (20:11-2.1) 6-4,6.3.2 The pertinent visual observations, measurements, and 8;4.5.2 All electric wiring to the fire pump motor(s) inclnding adjusunents specified in Table 6-4.6.3.2 shall be conducted while the control (muhiple pumps) interwiring, alternate power supply, and pump is running and flowing water under the specified output jockey punap, shall be completed and checked by the electrical _ condition. contractor prior to the initial start-tip ,and acceptance test. 6-4.6.3.3 For installations having a device installed to control (20:1 1-2.1.1) minimum suction pressure by throttling action, low suction pressure 6-4.5.3 The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified :is to time on the device (below set minimum value) shall be simulated while ,-utd, place of the field acceptance test,(20:11-2.2) pumping at the rated flow, Throttling action shall be observed for 64.5.4 A copy of the rmmtffacturer's certified pump test any abnormality (e.g., cavitation, pressure surges, falhtre to throttle). ch~u-,tcteristic curve shall be available for comparison of results of The simulated low suction pressure on the device shall be removed field accepumce test. The firepump as installed shall equal the and throttling action again shall be observed for any abnormality as performance as indicated on the manufacturer's certified shop test the pump returns to full flow.(25:5-3.3.3) characteristic curve within the accuracy limits of the test equipment, 6-4,6,3.4 For installations having an automatic transfer switch, the (20:1 I-2.3) following test shall be performed to ensure that the overcurrent 6-4.5.5 The fire pump shall perfi)rm at minimum, rated, ,and peak protective devices (rises or circuit breakers) do not open. Normal loads without objectionable overheating of any component. ( 20:11- power failure shall be simulated while the pump is delivering peak power output to canse connection of the pump motor to the ~!5.6 Vibrations of the fire pump assembly shall not be of a alternate power source. The pump's peak power output shall be magnitude to warrant otential cl,-unage to any fire pump restored (if necessary). The simulated normal power failure component, (20:11-2.~ condition then shall be removed, which, after a time delay, shall 6-4.5".7 Field acceptance tests shall be conducted in accordance with cause the reconnection of the pump motor to the normal power NFPA 20. source. (25:5-3.3.4) 64.6 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. 64.6.1 A fire pump installed in accorckmce with this Code shall be 64.6.3.5 Alarm conditions shall be simulated by activating alarm properly main~tined to provide at least the same level of circuits at alarm sensor locations, and all such local or remote alarm iger~)rmance and prote&ion as designed. The owner shall be indicating devices (visual ,and attdible) shall be observed for responsible tbr maintaining the system and keeping it in good operation. (25:5-3.3.5) working condition. 6-4.6.4 Other Tests. 64.6.2 A fire pump installed in accordance with this Code shall be 64.6.4.1 Engine generator sets supplying emergency or standby inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, power to fire pump assemblies shall be tested routinely in Standard for the Insp~lion. Tesling and Maintenance of Water Based Fire accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergen~. and Stand~. Power Protection S~s~s. S~stems. (25:5-3.4.1) 6-4.6.3 Annual Tests. 6-4.6.4.2 Automatic transfer switches shall be tested routinely and 64.6.3,1 An annual test of each pump assembly shall be conducted exercised in accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergeru~. and tinder minimum, rated, ;rod peak flows of the fire pump by Stamtb5 Power S~stt'ms. (25:5-3.4.2) controlling the quantity of water discharged through approved test 64.6.4.$ Tests'of appropriate environmental pump room space devices. This test shall be conducted ,as described in 6-4.6.1 (a), (b), conditions shall be made (e.g., heating, ventilation, illumination) to or (c). (25:5-3.3.1) ensure proper manual or automatic operation of the associated Excq)tion: If available suction supplies do not allow flowing of l SO percent equipment, (25:5-3.4.3) of the rated pump capaciO, the fire pump shall be operated at rruaximum 64.6.5 Test Results and Evaluation. allowable discharge, This reduced capacity shall not constitute a 6-4.6.5.1 The interpretation of the test results shall be the basis of noncornpliant test. the determination of adequacy of the pump assembly, Such (a) Use of the' pump discharge via the hose streams;pump suction interpretation shall be made by those skilled in such matters. ( 25: and discharge pressures and the flow measurements of eachhose 5-3.5.1) stream shall determine the total pump outpuc 64.6.5.2 The pump test curve shall be compared to the unadjusted NOTE: C,are should be taken to prevent water damage by field acceptance test curve and the previous annual test curve(s). verifying there is adequate drainage for the high pressure water Theoretical factors for correction to the rated speed shall not be discharge from hoses. applied where determining the compliance of the pump per the test. (25:5-3.5.2)

Table 6-4.6.3.2 Annual Test Procedure

At No-Flow Condition (Churn) (Conduct dais test first) Check circulation relief valve for operation to discharge water (see 9-5.4 of NFPA 25) Check pressure relief valve (if installed) for proper operation (see 9-5.4 of NFPA 25) Continue test for 1/2 hour

At Each Flow Condition Record electric motor voltage and current (,all lines) Record pump speed in rpm Record simultaneous (approximately) readings of pump suction and discharge pressures and pump discharge flow Observe operation of any alarm indicators or any visible abnormalities (see 9-5.4.1.1 of NFVA 25) (~S:5-S.S.~)

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64.6.5.3 Current and voltage readings whose prodnct does not (tx~g #51) exceed the product of the rated volutge and rated full-load current 1- 73- (6-4.1): Accept multiplied by the permitted motor service thctor shall be considered SUBMITrER: Southeast Regional Fire (k~le Dev. (~-Jrnmittee acceptable. Voltage readings at the motor within 5 percent below or COMMENT ON PROPOSALNO: 1-69 10 percent above the rated (nameplate) voltage shall be considered RECOMMENDATION: Extract the text from NFPA 20-~2-7.1 and the acceptable. (25:5-3.5.3) appendix note from A-20-2.7 and A-20-2.7.1. and add to 64.1 Fire 64.6.5.4 Thepump shall be capable of si,pplying the maximum Pumps General. system dem:md. (25:5-3.5.4) SUBSTANTIATION: Explains to the AHJ the possibilities of natural hazards which could disable the vital part of required systems in a 6-4.7 Pump Operations. In the event of fire pnmp operation, bnilding due to location. qualified personnel shall respond to the fire pump locadon to COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. aetermine that the fire pump is operating in a satisfactory manner. Add the specific langnage as 64.1.$ and renumber 6-4.1.3 through (20:1-5). 64.1.8 as 64.1.4 through 64.1.9. The text that will be extracted is as 64.8 Operation and Maintenance for Diesel Drive Pumps. follows: 64.8.1 Weekly Run. Engines shall be started no less than once a 64.1.3" The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be protected week and run for no less than 30 minutes to attain normal rnnning against possible internlption of service through damage caused by temperature. They shall run smoothly at rated speed. (20:8-6.1) explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, 6-4.8.2 System Performance. Engines shall be kept clean, dry, and freezing, vandalism, and other adverse conditions, (20:2-7.1) well hJbricated to ensure adequate performance. See NFPA 25, A-64.I.3 Special consideration needs to be given to fire pt,mp Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water installations installed below grade. Light, heat, drainage, and Based Fire Protecth:m Systems for proper maintenance of engine(s), ventilation ,are several of the v,~ables that need to beaddressed. batteries, tirol supply, ,and environmental conditions. (20:8-6.2) Some locations or installations may not require a pump house. 64.8.3 Battery Maintenance. Where a pump room or pump house is required, it shruld be of 64.8.3.1 Storage batteries shall be kept charged at all times. They an~pie size and located tO permit short and properly arranged piping. The snction piping should receive first consideration. The shall be tested frequently to determine the condition of the battery pnmp house should preferably be a detached building of cells mid the amount of charge in the battery. (20:8-6.3.1) honc-ombnstible construction. A one-story pt, mp morn with a 64.8.3.2 Only distilled water shall be used in battery cells. The combustible roof, either detached or well cut off from an adjoining plates shall be kept submerged at all times. (20:8-6.3.2) one-story building, is acceptable ffsprinklered. Where a detached 6-4.8.3.3 The automatic feature of a battery charger is not a building is not feasible, the pump room should be so located and snbstitute for proper maintenance of battery and charger. Periodic construcSted as to protect th6 pudap unit and controls from fal[ing inspection of both shall he made. This inspection shall determine floors or machinery and from fire that might drive away the pump that the charger is operating correctly, the water level in the battery operator or damage the pump unit or controls. Access to thepump is correct, and the battery is holding its proper charge. (20:8-6.3.3) room should be provided from outside the building. Where tile use 6-4.8.4 Fuel Supply Maintenance. The fuel storage tanks shall be of brick or reillforced concrete is not feasible, metal lath and plaster kept as till as possible at all times, but never less than 50 percent of is recommended for the constrnction of the pump room. The pump t~mk capacity. They shall always be filled by means that will ensnre room or pump house shonld not be used for storage purposes. removal of all water and fi)reign material. (20.'8-6.4) Vertical shaft tnrbine-type pt,mps may reqnire a removable panel in the pump hot,se roof t6 permifthe puml5 to be removed for 6-4.8.5 Fire Pump Maintenance. A preventive maintenance inspection or repair. Proper clearances to equipment should be program shall be established in accordance with the pump pr6vided as recrmmended by the m,anufactffre('s drawings. (20: mmlufacturer's reconunenckations. Records shall be maintained on A-2-7) all work performed on the pump, driver, and controller. (20:11-5.1) ImpairmenL A fire pnmp that is inoperative for any reason at any A-6-4.1.3 Special consideration needs to be given to fire pump time constitutes ,an impairment to the fire protection system. It installations installed below grade. Light, heat, drainage, and should be retawned to service without delay. ventilation are several of the variables that need to be addressed. Rain and intense heat of the sun are adverse conditions to Some locations or insudlations may not require a pump honse. ec[uipment not installed in a completely protective enclosure. At a Where a pump room or pump house is required, it should be of minimum, eqnipment installed ontdoors should be shielded by a ample size and located to permit short and properly arranged roof or deck. (20"a~-g-7.1) piping. The suction piping should receive first consideration. The pump house shot,ld preferably be a detached Building of noncombtmtible consmmtion. A one-story pump room with a combnstible roof, either detached or well cut off from an adjoining (laJg #136) one-story building, is acceptable ifsprinklered. Where a detached 1- 74- (64.1.8): Accept building is not feasible, the pump room should be so located ,and SUBMITrER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chnbb and Son Gronp of constructed its to protect the pump unit and controls from falling Insurance Companies floors or machinery and from fire that might drive away the pump COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 operator or &mmge the pnmp unit or controls. Access to the pump RECOMMENDATION: 6-4.1.8 should be removed. room should be provided from outside the building. Where the use SUBSTANTIATION: This reqttires fire pumps to be arranged to of brick or reinforced concrete is not feasible, metal lath and plaster start automatic,ally by methods ouflined]n NFPA 20. NFPA20 does is recommended for tbe construction of the pump room. The pump allow nonantomafic stating fire pumps. See NFPA 20; 7-5.2. In room or pump house should not be used fi)r storage purposes. certain cases, fire pumps ,are installed for Class I standpipe systems or semi-fixed foam systems, etc., with nonantomatic type fire pnmps. Vertical sh:fft turbine-type pumps may require a removable panel in It is not uncommon for deluge systems being used for exposure the pump honse roof to permit the pnmp to be removed for protection to be fed from a nonautomatic pump, especially when the inspection or repair. Proper clearances to equipment should be unit is at a constantly attended location. provided ms recommended by the mantLfactnrer's drawings. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (~0"A-2-7) Impairment. A fire primp that is inoperative for any reason at ,any time constitntes ml impairment to the fire protection system. It should be returned to service without delay. (IJ)g #16) R~dn and intense heat of die sun are adverse conditions to 1- 75 - (6-4.5 (New)): Accept equipment not installed in a completely protective enclosure. At a SUBMITrER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA minimum, equipment installed outdoors should be shielded hy a COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 roof or deck. (20:A-2-7.1) RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 20, 11-2.1.1 and 11-2.2 ,as SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of extracted code to NFPA 1 ,as 6-4.5.2 and 6-4.5.3, and renumber , (~ken~rifi,gM Fire Pumps, wits revised at the 1996 NFPA Annual remaining section in 6-4.5. Meeting. Section 6-4 of NFPA 1 extracts most of its requirements SUBSTANTIATION: Adding these two sections of NFPA 20 will complete the requirements for Field Acceptance Tests. Information from NFPA 20 and is being updated to be consistent with the 1996 is important to tile field personnel conducting inspections. edition of NFPA 20. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. The text to be inclnded is as follows: 6-4.5.2 All electric wiring to the fire pump motor(s), inclnding control (multiple pumps) interwiring, emergency power supply, mad jockey pump, shallbe completed and checked by the electrical contractor prior to the iniual startup and acceptance test. (20 :11-2.1.1) 6-4.5.3 The authority havingjurisdiction shall be notified as to time and place of the field acceptance test. (20:11-2.2)

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(Log #17) In response to committee concerns about the original proposal's 1- 76 - (6-4.8): Accept in Principle scope, the text proposed by this comment references appropriate SIJBMITI'ER: W:dter Smittle III, FIvlANA NFPA standards. Advisory material is provided to ensure that both COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 public health and fire protection are given due consideration prior RECOMMENDATION: Reinsert Section 6-4,8 Operation and to proceedingwith insLallation. Maintenance for Diesel [)rive Pumps of NFPA 1. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. SUBSTANTIATION: Committee action deleted this section of the I Add the proposed text but also add "NFPA 13," before "NFPA 24" in 6-5,3, (k)de as a result of public proposal 1-11 (Log #13). However, the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee is adding a reference rational to delete dealt with rmtterial moved to NFPA 25. Section 6- to NFPA 13 as welt as that standard also has provisions for backflow 4.8 is extracted from NFPA 20. This extracted material from NFPA prevention. 20 is important information to the enforcers. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Reinsert the fi)llowing text: 6-~,.8 Operation ,and Maintenance for Diesel Drive Pumps. (Log #87) 6-4.8.1 Weekly Run. Engines shall be started no less than once a 1- 78 - (6-5.3 (New)): Hold week ,and run for no less than 30 minutes to attain normal nmning SUBMITTER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety temperature. They sh:dl nm smoothly at rated speed. (20:8-6.1) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 6-4.8.'2 System Perforrmmce. Engines shall be kept clean, dry, and RECOMMENDATION: Add new section as follows: well Inbricated to ensure adequate performance. See NFPA 25, 6-5.3.g Where no piped water supply exists, it shall be inspected, Standard for the inspection, testing, and Maintenance of Water tested and maintaiffed per NFPA I~31, Standard on Water-Supplies Based Fire Protection Systems for proper maintenance of engine(s), for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting. batteries, fi~el supply, and environmental conditions. (20:8-6.2) SUBSTANTIATION: Add the reqmrements for the testing, 6-4.8.3 Battery Maintenance. • inspection and maintenance of these type of water supplies. To be consistent with Section 6-5.3.2. 6-4.8.3.1 Storage batteries shall be kept charged at all times. They COMM~ ACTION: Hold. shall be tested frequently to determine the condition of the battery COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the cells ztnd the amount of charge in the battery. (20:8-6.3.1) addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit 6-4.8.3.2 Only distilled water shall be used in battery cells. The of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in plates shall be kept submerged at all times. (20:8-6.3.2) accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations Governing Committee 6-4.8.3.3 The antomatic feature of a battery charger is not a Projects. substitute for proper maintenance of battery and charger. Periodic inspection of both shall be made. This inspection shalldetermine that the charger is operating correctly, the water level in the battery is correct, and the battery is holding its proper charge. (20:8-6.3.3) (L~g #18) 6-4.8,4 Fnel Supply Maintenance. The fuel storage tanks shall be 1- 79 - (6-6.1.4 (New)): Hold kept :is fidl as possible at ,all times, but never less than 50 percent of SUBMITI'ER: Walter Smittie III, FMANA tank capacity. They shall always be filled by means that will ensure COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 removal of all water and foreign material. (20:8-6.4) RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 10, 1-6.4 to 6-6.1.4 following 6-4.8.4 Fire Pump Maintenance. A preventive maintenance 6-6.1.4.3 and renumber remainingparagraphs. program shall be established in accordance with the pump SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 10, 1-6.4 is new material and will provide (lode information to NFPA 1 regarding obsolete mannfacturer's recommendations. Records shall be maintained on extinguishers and removal of extinguishers froha service. all work performed on the pump, driver, and controller. (20:1 I-5.1) COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. -- COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee is reinserting and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the ting the extracted text except for 6-4.8.4 in the 1992 edidon of addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit 1 which is now covered by the revised wording in 6-4.8.2. of public review and so it is beingheld for the next revision in Note: the numbering has been revised to reflect the hierarchy in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regxtlations Governing Committee NFPA 20. Projects.

(Log #5) (Log #118) 1- 77 - (6-5.3): Accept in Principle 1- 80 - (6-0.2.1.2 Exception): Reject SUBMITI'ER~ Mark Chubb, Southeastern Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, Inc. SUBMITTER: J )seph N. Knapp, McDonald s Co orataon COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-15 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 rio RECOMMENDATION: Add new section 6-5.3 to read as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Change the existing Exception to 6-5.3* The installation of devices to protect the public water supply Exception No. 1, and add Exception No. 2 as follows: from contamination shall comply with the provisions of NFPA 24 Exception No. 2: Halogenated agents shall not be used for fires on and the plumbing code of the jurisdiction. Backflow prevention commercial cooking equipment as they cannot saponify to seal the devices sh:dl be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with shortening surface." the requirements of NFPA 25. SUBSTANTIATION: The exception should be serf evident. A-6-5.3 The inst:dlation of backflow prevention devices on services Halogenated agents can put out a fire in a commercial cooking supplying water to existing fire protection systems may resnlt in operation, but it will immediately reflash as soon as the agent excessive pressure losses. Therefore, installation of backflow ap lication is stop ed.. Such fires mnst. have the surfaces, covered prevention devices to protect public health mnst be accomplished wl~ a soap foam ~[~at m formed by mixture of the chetmcal agent with due regard for the implications on fire protection. The with the sfiortening (a process called saponification). This la~er of provisions of AWWA Man hal 14 should be used as a guide for foam must be developed and maintained till the shortening has deternfining the appropriate protection for public health. cooled down below its autoignition temperature or it is guarantee~ Hydraulic calculatidns ,and wa~ter supply analysis shmdd be to reignite. Halogenated agents pose a False sense of security for conducted prior to insudlation to determine the impact on fire commercial cooking applications and should not be permitted to PAmtection- even be in the cooking area. dd new reference standard: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (i"1.2 American Water Works Association Inc.. 666West Quincy COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be Aventie. Denver, CO 802,35. inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The st~mitter should AWWA Manual 14, Backfl0w Prevendgn :rod Cross C0nnecdon address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA I0. (kmtrol, 1990 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: Retroactive installation of backflow prevention devices on existing fire protection systems to protect public health is widespread. Although these devices provide ( Log #119) tmp~: rtant protectaon fi3r pubhc health fronl cross contalTllnatlon of 1- 81 - (6-6.2.2.3 Exception (New)): Reject the public water supply these devices present potential sources of SUBMITTER: Joseph N, Knapp, McDonald's Corporation impairment to existih~ fire protection'systems-due to excessive COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 pressure losses. Modincation of existing fire protection systems to RECOMMENDATION: Add an Exception to the item as follows: protect the pnblic water snpply should be sulSject to theplan review Exception: Halogenated, Carbon Dioxide, AFFF, and FFFP agents and permit requirements of 1-15, 1-17, and 6-1.1 to avoiduntold shall not be used fi)r fires on commercial cooking equipment as they co,sequences for fire protection. (kmrdinated review of new cannot saponify to sen the shortening surface. Only selected installations by the mlthority having jurisdiction for the plumbing chemicals that will saponify are appropriate for these applications. code will ensure that devices and installation practices conform with (For fires involving cooking grease see NFPA l0 and NFPA 96 for nationally-recognized engineering practices. Extra (high) Hazard fires on liqnids in depth).

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SUBSTANTIATION: Fires in commercial cookin~ especially deep (Log #4) fat fryers are a special hazard, and ,are only proper,), addressed by a 1- 85 - (7-2): Hold chemical agent that will saponifv (make a soap foam) on contact SUBMITTER: Fred K. Walker, Air Force Civil Engr Support Agency with the hot shortening. NFPA'10 :rod NFPA 96 both address this COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 CiHIcern 2And both sholdd be referenced. I did not quote sections RECOMMENDATION: Section 7-2 should be moved to 7-1 and the ti'om them as they me subject to change, but the identification of an sections renumbered. Extra (high) Hazm-d fire for liquids in depth,:and specifically for SUBSTANTIATION: The Chapters on systems begin with the commerci:d cooking is adequate to be traced in either document. It "General" section and the "Where Required" section follows: would be a serious omission to not put this note in here, especially Consistency of format. when you only reference the more general NFPA 1O docnment in COMMH'TEE ACTION: Hold. this illlt~ortant section. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. changing of material that the committee feels should have the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change wonld be benefit of public review and so it is bein~ held for the next revision inconsistent with tile NFPA extract policy. Tile submitter shonld in accordance with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regulations (;overning (k3mmittee Projects. address h is con tern to the comnfittee responsible for NFPA 10.

(D N #120) (DN#141) 1- 82- (6-6.3.4.2): Reiect 1- 86 - (7-2.3): Reject SUBMITTER: Joseph N. lgalapp, McDonald's Corporation SUBMITTER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chubb and Son Group of COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Insurance Companies RECOMMENDATION: Add u) tile parenthetical I~t sentence so it COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 reads as follows: RECOMMENDATION: 7-2.3 needs to be reworded as an example: "(For fires inw31ving cooking grease or water soluble flamnmble (a) Electronic valve snpervisory switch or approved device liquids, see NFPA 10, :md NFPA 96 for agents for Extra (high) monitored by a Central station, proprietary, or remote station Hazard fires on liquids in depth.)" signaling service. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 96 is a valid and necessary reference for (b) Electronic valve supervisory switch or approved device this issue :rod cannot be omitted. I did not use section references monitored by a IocM signaling service that will cause the sounding of flom the documents as they are subject to change. an audible signal at a constantly attended point. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. SUBSTANTIATION: 7-2.3(a) ,and (b) makes no sense as it is not a COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be method of methods. I realize it has been extracted from NFPA 13 inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The snbmitter shotdd but NFPA 13 extracted it from NFPA 26. Unfortunately they failed address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA 10. to extract it verbatim. At least the NFPA 26 version makes reference to eqttipment (being monitored by the signaling service). COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The sffbmitter should (LOg #19) address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA 13. 1- 83 - (6-6.3.6 (New)): Hold SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle Ill, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 10, 3-6.3 to 6-6.3.6. Number (h~g #132) paragraph as 6-6.3.6.3 and renumber 6-6.3.6.3 to 6-6.3.6.4. 1- 87 - (%2.4): Accept in Principle SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 10, 3-6.3 was added to NFPA 10 ,and the SUBMI'IWER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chubb and Son Group of paragraph provides Code requirement for Class D hazards. Insurance Companies COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-i5 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the RECOMMENDATION: The committee reiected 1-15 submitted by addition of nmterial that the committee feels should have the benefit Thomas R. Wood which requested the addition of new text relating of public review and so it is being held tbr the next revision in to backflow preventers. While I believe the section number accorckmce with 3-4.6.2.2 of the Regtflations (;overning (~mnti tree suggested bI~ the author was not proper, I disagj'ee with the Projects. committee's substantiation that it was beyond the "scope ~ of NFPA 1. I propose it be reevaluated and added as written as Section 7-2.4. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee has expanded the scope of NFPA 1 and ,as such, the aforementioned is definitely applicable. I call the committee's attention to 1-3(c), 1-3(e), and l-3(g). I feel the (L¢~g #3) author h~tsjustified their reasoning and I feel it is essenU,d, Adding 1- 84 - (7-1.3): Hold backflow prevention devices after a system has been installed is a SUBMITTER: Fred K. Walker, Air Force Civil Engr Support Agency major problem that must be addressed. You have taken on that COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 responsibility especially given the scope of this code. Failure to RECOMMENDATION: Section 7-1.3, High Rise Building should be address this concern by saying it is outside the scope diminishes the moved to Chapter 25, Special Structures and High Rise Buildings, right of this committee to have such an ,all inclusive scope. I feel delete 7-1.3.1 and 7-1.3.2 and revise 7-1.3.Z1 and 7-1.3.2.1 as follows: that the committee made ,an error in their substantiation and has 25-1.1 Each high rise building owner shall, within 180 days of compounded that error by not originally referring the snbmittal to receiving notice of lack of sprinkler system, file an intent to comply another committee such :Ls that for NFPA 13 or NFPA 25. with this regulation with the authority having jurisdiction for COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. approv,"d. The anthority having jurisdiction shall review :rod respond COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on ()~m/ment to the intent to comply suhmittal within 60 days. 1-77 (Log #5). 25-1.2 Each high-rise bnilding shall be reqnired to be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system within 12 years of the adoption of this (:ode. (Log #139) SUBSTANTIATION: The requirement for sprinkler protection is 1- 88 - (7-5.8): Reiect covered by the Chapter 25 reference to NFPA 101. Other occupancy SUBMITrER: Joseph R. Ciepierski. Chubb and Son Group of requirements ,are contained in each occupancy chapter - placing this Insnrance (bmpanies requirement in the general sprinkler requirements chapter is COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 inappropriate. It may result in it being overlooked since a user is RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: simply reviewing the Chapter on high rise. 7-5.8 Sprinklers shall not be altered in any respect or have any type COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. of ornamentation, paint, or coatings applied after shipping from the COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is snggesting the changing of material that the committee feels shonld have the place of manufactu re. Exception: Protective wax coatings may be reapplied by an he,refit of public review and so it is being held for the next revision authorized representative to repair sprinklers where the protective in accor&'mce with M.6.2.2 of the Regnladons Governing wax coating was damaged during shipping or installation. (i~mmittee Projects. SUBSTANTIATION: This has been a long standing practice. Failure to tighten or seal the protective coatings could ,allow the qnick deterioration of the remaining coating or defeat the purpose of the coating. Provided that the representative has been tr:tined in applying the coating, and is authorized to do so by the sprinkler's manufacturer, I feel it is reasonable and will increase the likelihood

55 NFPA 1 ~ 1¢96 ROC tba t sprinklers are insrxdled properly coated. (Otherwise people too (b) New and Existing Educational occupancies. easily say "its just a small piece that's missing so I don't think lwill Exception: A building with a n~aximum area of 1,000 sq ft (93 sq In) return it bec:utm it will slow down the job." They are not going to that contains a single classroom and is located no closer than 50 ft buy a bunch of exnvts either dim to the cost difference. A regaflar (15.2 m) from another building. (,See 10-3.4 and 11-3,4 of NFPA 101 sprinkler may be $6 and the same one coated with wax would be $15 for specific requirements.) or $17.) A spare can of wax supplied by the manufacturer is much (c) New and Existing Health care occupancies. (See 12-3.4 ,and more cost efficient. l 3-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific requirements,) COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect- (d) New and Existing Detention ,and correctional occupancies. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this cbange wonld be (See 14-3.4 and 15-3.4 of NFPA 101 for, specific reqniremengs.) inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The submitter shonld (e) New and Existing Hotels and Dormitories. (See 16-3.4 and address his concern to tbe committee responsible for NFPA 13 and 17-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific requirements.) NFPA 25. (f) New and Existing Apartment buildings with more than three stories or with more than 11 living units. Exception: Where each living unit is separated from other (Log #CC5) contiguous living units by fire barriers having a fire resistance rating 1- 89 - (Chapter 8): Accept not less than 3/4 hour, and where each living unit has either its own SUBMITleER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code independent exit or its own independent stairway or ramp COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 discharging at grade. (See 18-3.4 mad 10-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific RECOMMENDATION: Update the extracted text in C~apter 8 as requirements.) follows: (g) New and Existing Lodging and rooming houses, Revise the Exception to 8-2.2.2 m read: Exception: Buildings that have a smoke detection system meeting or Exception: Devices in areas that are inaccessible for safety exceeding the requirements of 20-3.3.4 of NFPA 101 and where that consioe~ttions, such ,as continuous process operations, shall be detection system includes at least one manual fire alarm station per tested during scheduled shutdowns at intervals approved by the floor arranged to initiate the smoke detection alarm. (,See 20-3.3 of authority having jurisdiction, (72:7-3.9) NFPA 101 tbr specific requirements.) Revise 8-2.3.2 to read: (h) New Smatll Board and Care Facilities. "Mm'mal fire alarm boxes shall be distributed throughout the Exception: If there are interconnected smoke detectors meeting the rotected area so that they are nnobstructed and r~tdily accessible. requirements of 2"2-2.3.4.3 of NFPA 101 and there is at least one ~ hey shall be located in the normal path of exit from the area with a manual fire ,alarm station per tote arranged to continuously sound manual fire alarm boxat each exit on each floor. (72:5-8.1.2)" the smoke detector alarm~ (See 22-2.3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific Revi~ 8-2.5.5(c) to read: requirements.) ~The area protected by an automatic detection device is no more (i) New large Board and Care Facilities. (See 22-3.3.4 of NFPA 101 than one-half the maximum area for the detector determined by the for specific requirements.) application of Chapter 5 of NFPA 72." (j) Existing Small Board and Care Facilities. R;~vise table 8-2.2)2 to use the updated Table 7-3.2 for the 1996 Exception No. 1: If there are interconnected smoke detectors edition of NFPA 72. meeting the requirements of 23-2~3.4.3 of NFPA 101 and there is at Revise 8-2.6.5 to read: least one manual fire alarm station per floor arranged to "Initiation of the alarm signal shall occur within 90 sec ofwaterflow continuously sound the smoke detector alarms. at the alarm initiating dexqce, when flow equal to or greater than Exception No~ 2: Other manually activated continuously sounding that from a single sprinkler of the smallest-orifice size installed in the alarms acceptable tothe authority having jurisdiction. (See 23-2.3.4 system occurs. ~aovement of water dim to waste, surges, or variable and 9-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific requirements.) pressure shall not he indicated. (72:5-7.2)" (k) Existing Large Board and (:are Facilities. Revise 8-3.3.1 through 8-3.3.3 to read as follows: 8-3.3.1 Where subject to mechanical damage, an initiating device Exception: Where each sleeping room has exterior exit access in shall be protected. 7k mechanical., , gatard usedto protect a smoke or accordance with 5-5.3 of NFPA 101, and the building is not more heat detector shall be l,sted fi)r use with the detector being used. than three stories in height. (See 23-3.3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific (72:5-1.3.1) reqt,irements.) 8-3.3.2 In all cases, initiating devices shall be supported (I) New and Existing Class A mercantile occupancies and Ceovered independently of their attachment to the circuit conductors. (72: Malls. (See 24-3.4, 24-4.4.3, 25-3.4 and 25-4.4.3 of NFPA 101 for 5-1.3.2) specific requirements,) 8-3.3.3 Detectors shall not be recessed in any way into the (m) New and Existing Business Occupancies: mounting surface, unless they have been tested and listed fi)r snch (a) The building is two or more stories in height above the level of recessed mounting. (72:5-1.4.1) exit discharge, or Revise 8-3.3.9 to read: (b) The occupancy is subject to 50 (100 existing) or more "Each sampling port of an air s,'unpling-type smoke detector shall occupants above or below the level of exit discharge, or be treated as a spot-type detector fi)r the purpose of location and (c) The occupancy is subject m 300 (1,000 existing) or more total spacing. Maximum air sanaple transport time from the farthest occupants. (See 26-3.4 and 27-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific sampling point shall not exceed 120 seconds. (72:5-3.5.4)" reqmrements.) SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 72 was revised at the 1996 Annual (n) New ~md Existing Industrial occupancies. " Meeting and some of the extracted text has been revised. This Exception: If the total capacity of the building is under 100 persons comment will make the extracted text consistent with the 1096 and fewer than 25 persons are above or below the level of exit edition of NFPA 72. discharge. (See 28-3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific requirements.) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (o) New and Existing Storage occupancies. Exception No. 1: Storage occupancies limited to low hazard contents. Exception No. 2: Storage occupancies with ordinary or high hazard contents not exceeding an aggregate floor area of 100,000 sq ft 1- 90 - (8-1): Reject (Log #101) (9,300 sq m). SUBMI'I~I'ER: Western Regional Fire (lode Dev. Committee Exception No. 3: Sto.rage occupancies with complete antomatic COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-23 extinguishment protection. (See 29-8.4 of NFPA 101 for specific RECOMMENDATION= We agree with the committees rejection of requirements.) this proposal, in Chapter 7 ,and 8 add the general requirements for (p) New and Existing Parking structures exceeding an aggregate where Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems are reqtfired from NFPA floor area of 100,000 sq ft (9,300 sq m). 101. Exception No. 1: Open-air parking structures. Add a new 8-2.1.2 and renumber the remaining sections. Exception No. 2: Parking strnctures protected throughout by an 8-2.1.2 Afire alarm system shall be installed in the following approved, automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 7-7 occupancies per NFPA 101. of NFPA 101. (See 29-8.3.4 of NFPA 101 for specific requirements.). (a) New and Existing (~ass A and Class B assembly occupancies Add a new 7-1.2 and renumber the remaining sections. and all theatres with more than one andience-viewing room. 7-1.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems shall be installed in the following Exception No. 1: Azsembly occupancies that are a part of a mixed occupancies per NFPA 101. occupancy shall be permitted to be .served by a common fire alarm (a) New Class A or Class B assembly occupancies. system provided the individnal requirements of each occupancy are Exception No. 1: Assembly occupancies used prirrnwily for worship ITLet. with fixed seating and not part of a mixed occupancy. Exception No. 2: Voice communications or public address systems Exception No, 2*: Assembly occupancies consisting of a single complying with 8-3.4.3.3 of NFPA 101 shall not be required to multipurpose room of less than 12,000 sq ft (I,100 sq m) andnot comply with 7-6.1 of NFPA 101, (See 8-3.4 and %3.4 of NFPA 101 for used for exhibition or display. specific requirements.)

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Exception No. 3: Gylnnasiums, skating rinks, and swimming pools lnstallatioil of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up m used exclusively fi)r participant sports with no andience facilities fi~r and Including F~mr Stories in Height, shMl be permitted. more than 300 persons. (See 8-3.5 of NFPA 101 for specific Exception No. 2: Automatic sprinklers sh;dl not be required in reqtfirements.} small c )tiles cl sets where tile smallest dimensi~: n d~es not exceed 3 (b) Existing as~nfl:~ly occupm~cy used or capable of being used tbr ft (0.9 m), the area does not exceed 24 sq ft (2.2 sq m), and the walls exhi biti~ n or display purposes whe re the exh ihition or display area and ceiling are finished with noncombustible or limited-conlbustible exceeds 15,000 sq ft (1,400 sq m). (See 9-3.5 of NFPA 101 t'or specific materials. requirements.) Exception No. 3: Standard response sprinklers shall be permitted (c) New and Existing Educational ()ccupancies every portion for use in ;u-eas where qnick response and residential sprinklers are below the level of exit dis~ harge. (See 10-3.5 of NFPA 101 for prohihited to be installed by their listing. spet:it~c requirements.) Exception No. 4: Standard respon~ sprinklers shall be permitted (d) Existing Edncational Occupancies wherever student occupancy tot use in hazardous areas in accor&ance with 22-3.3.2 of NFPA 101. (JCUllrS below the story of exit discharge. (See 22-3.3.5 of NFPA 101 fi)r specific requirements.) Ex100 sq m) in gross requiri.men is.) area. (e) New amt Renovated Health Care Occupancies. (c) Throt,ghout stories beh)w the level of exit discharge where Exc~:pti~m: In Type I and Type II construction, where approved by sucb stories have an area exceeding 2,500 sq ft (230 sq m) where the amhoritv having jurisdiction, alternative protection measnres used for the sale, storage, or handling of combustible goods and shall be permitted to be stibstituted fi)r sprinkler protection in merchandise. (See 24-3.5 of NFPA 10I fl:~r spec.ific requirements.) speciti~d areas where the anthority having jurisdiction has (q) Existing Mercantile occupancies as follows: pr~lhlbited sprinklers, without causing a building to be classified as (a) In all buildings with a story over 15,000 sq ft ( 1,400 sq m) in mmsprinklered. (See 12-1.1.4.5, 12-1.6 and 12-3,5 of NFPA 101 for area. spe~ ifi~ requirements.) (b) In all buildings exceeding 30,000 sq ft (2,800 sq m) in gross (t) Existing He~dth Care Occupancies. area. Exception: In Type 1 and Type II construction, where approved by (c) Throughout stories below the level of exit disch~uge where the authority having jurisdiction, alternative protection measures such stories have an area exceeding 2,500 sq ft (230 sq m) where shall be permitted to be substitnted for sprinkler protection in used for the .sale, storage, or handling of combustible goods and specified are:ts where the authority having jurisdiction has merchandise. prohibited sprinklers, withont causing a building to be classified as Exception: Single-story buildings that meet the requirements of a nonsprinklered. (See 13-1.1.4.5, 13-1.6 and 13-3.5 of NFPA 101 for street floor as defined in Section 3-2 of NFPA 101. (See 25-3.5 of specific requirements.) NFPA 101 for specific requirements.) (g) New and Existing Detention and Correction Facilities. (See SUBSTANTIATION: The proposal is too restrictive on where fire 14-1.6 and 15-l.6 of NFPA 101 for specific reqt,irements.) alarm systems are reqnired and is inconsistent with NFPA 101 which (h) New Hotels and Dormitories. is referenced by NFPA 1. Exception: Buildings other than high rise, where all guest sleeping The list of where fire ~darm and sprinkler systems are required per roonls have a door that opens directly to the outside at street or NFPA 101 will aid the fire inspector in which occupancies fire alarm ground level or to exterior exit access arranged in accordance with and sprinkler systen~s are reqnired. Other areas ir~iy need m be 5-5.3 of NFPA 101. (See 16-3.5 of NFPA 101 for specific addressed to provide lists of where other types of fire protection requirements.) systems may be reclnired to assist the user, such as fire extingaiishers, (i) Existing high ri,~ Hotels and Dormitories. standpipes, and other systems or equipment. Exception: Where eacb guest room or guest suite has exterior exit COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. access in accordance with 5-5.3 of NFPA 101. (See 17-3.5 of NFPA COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels the incomplem 101 tot specific requirements.) exu~acts ;tre not helpful to the user and suggests the submitter ~j) New Apartment Buildings. resubmit this ,as a proposal for the next edition of NFPA 1 bnt Exception: Buildings where every living uMt has either: concentrate on existing facilities. As currently presented, the user (a) An exit door opening directly to the street or yard at ground would have to refer to NFPA 101 in almost every instance for details level, or before making a determination as m whether a fire alarm system or a (b) Direct access to an outside stair complying with 5-2.2 that sprinkler system wot,ld be required. The adoption of NFPA 1 smwes a m:Lximum of two units both of which are located on the automatically incorporates NFPA 101 and requirements tbr new salne floor, or facilities are not needed by the inspector in the field. (c) Direct access to an interior stair serving only that nnit and separated from aii other portions of the building hy fire harriers having a l-hlnir fire resistance rating with rio openings therein. (See 18-3.5 of NFPA 101 tor specific requirements.) (U)g #21) (k) Existing Ap~unnent Bnildings using Option 3, antonlalic 1- 91 - (8-1 (New)): Accept in Principle sprinklers shall be installed ill corridors along tile corridor ceiling, SUBMITI['ER: Walter Smittle lll, F~aANA and one sprinkler shall be opposite the center of and inside any COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 72, 1-5.5.2.3 mid 74.3 and living nnit door that opens into the corridor. number paragTaph as 8-1.2. Renumber 8-1.2 as 8,1.3. Exception: The sprinkler inside living units shall not be required if SUBSTANTIATION: Code requirements from NFPA 72 provide the the door to the living nnit has a minimnm 20-minute fire protection enforcer with the basic requirements regarding 8-1.1 for ensuring rating ~md is self-closing. (See 19-3.5 of NFPA 101 for specific reset of all apparatus to normal operation. requirements.) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (1) New lodging or roon-dng houses. Add the folh)wing extract as 8-] .2. Exception: If every sleeping room has a door opening directly to 8-1.2 All apparatns requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain the outside of the building at street or gronnd level, or has a door normal operation shallbe restored to normal as promptly as possible opening directly to the outside leading to an exterior stairway that after eac|l test and M;u-m ~md kept in normal conditionfor - meets the requirements of 20-2.1.1 of NFPA 101. (See 20-3.5 of operation. All test signals received shall be recorded to indicate date, NFPA 101 for specific requirements.) time, and type. (72:7-4.3). (m) New Sm~dl Board and (;~u-e Facilities. Renumber 8-1.2 :rod 8-1.3 as 8-1.3 and 8-1.4. Exception No. 1: Sprinklers shall not be reqnired in small board COMMITTEE STATEMENT" Only one extract is needed and the and care homes serving eight or fewer residents with a r:iting of extract of 7-4.3 of NFPA 72 is a little more comprehensive. pronlpt evacuation capaMlity. ExceptMn N~J. 2: StandaM response sprinklers shall be permitted for use in areas where quick response and residential sprinklers are prohibited to he installed by their listing. (Log #20) Exception No. 3: Standard response sprinklers shall be permitted 1-92- (8-1.1): Hold for rise ill hazardotts areas in accordance with 22-2.3.2 of NFPA 101. SUBM1TTER: Walter Snfittle III, FMANA (See 22-2.3.5 of NFPA 101 ti)r specific requirements.) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (n) New Large Board zmd Care Facilities, RECOMMENDATION: Add the following: Excepti n No l In buildings not more than four stories in height. "or automatic fire detectors" after die word "systems". This a sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13R, Standard for the wording will read:

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"Where building fire alm-m systems or automatic iire detectors are (D)g#131) required by other... ~ 1- 96- (8-~'.4.5): Reject SUBSTANTIATION: Adding the above wording to 8-1.1 will take SUBMITrER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chubb and Son C;l-oup of care ofsituatiotls where detectors may be-installed bnt not an alarm Insurance tlk3mpanies system, COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-25 COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. RECOMMENDATION: 8-~.4,5 a dry pipe sprinkler .wstem COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting tim equipped for water flow alarm sienal[n~ shall be suoervi~d fi)r off addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit normal system air pressure was ex.cerp/ed fr.om NFPA 7~, but has ofpnblic review ~md so it is being held for the next revision in been token out of context. Yon hm,e put it under the heading 8-~.5 accordance with ?,-4.(5.2.2 of the Regulations (;overning (kmmfittee Water Flow Alarm Se~wice however it is not under that heading in ['r(~!jects. NFPA 72. It is in the section on supervisory alarms in NFPA 72. I feel a separate section should be developed for "Snpervisory Signal Initiation" if you wisll to.keep this requirement. (Log #22) SUBSTANTIATION: Alarm co~itrol panel's transmission, initiating 1- 93 - (8-2.3 (New)): Accept and signaling systems vary tremeudously in cost based on what it is SUBMrrTER: Walter Smittle II1, FMANA being :raked to do. Since a water motor gong (mechanical) meets COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 the rettuirements of NFPA 13 for monitoring water flow in a I RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 72, 5.-9,1.3 to 8-2.3. New sprinkler system, a complex alarm panel and alarm initiating system paragraph will be numbered 8-2.3.3. may n~t even be. present. In order to monitor slow air supervisory SUBSTANTIATION t Adding the text from NFPA 72, 5-9.1.3 will signals, depending on who will be monitorir, g the signal or if it is complete the extract text. only to be monitored locally can si97~ificantly impact the cost COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. incurred to provide the necessalT equipment. /Mthough desirable, Tile text to be exn'acted is as ff~llows: NFPA 13 has not "required" air supervision except when the system 8-2.3,3 A coded manual fire alarm box shall prodnce at least three is protecting a cold storage room. NFPA 72 does not specify" who repetiti(ms of the coded signal, each repetition to consist of at least should receive the signori or if a local only "supelwisory signed of an three impulses. (72:5-9.1.3) off normal condition ~ is adequate to meet the intent of the current 8-2.4.5. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (Log #138) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels this paragraph 1-94- (8-2.3 Exception (New)): Reject can stand where ~t• ~s. I( ~cated ,~s ~t.... Is ned to systems with water_ __ flow_ SURMITI'ER: josepb R. Ciepiersld, Chubb ,and Son Group of alarm signaling. Insurance Companies COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add exception m 8-2.3: Exception: it may be permitted to also act as a manual release for a (Log#2S) reaction sprinkler system. 1- 97- (8-2.5 (New)): Reject ~ UBSTANTIATION: The intent of the aforementioned section SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA specified by NFPA 72 was to prevent use of the alarms or fire alarm COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 initiating devices for other than fire related pnrpose which loss of RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 72, 3-8.2,1 to 8-2.,5. New aragraph will be numbered as 8-2.5.2. occupant confidence. I do not feel that nsing the manual fire alarm ~ UBSTANTIATION: Adding the text from NFPA 72, 3-8.2.1 will to ~d~o act as a release for the preaction system within the stone zone, complete the extract texe diminishes Or detracts from the device's purpose. In addition, use of the pull station fi)r filling a preaction spnnlder system (fire related) COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. also initiates a water flow alarm (fire related), l feel the concept of COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels this is beyond using the .....nlanual releases in areas protected byp reaction sprinkler. what an inspector needs in the field. It deals with installation issties, systen~s will nnprove release capabfliues and decrease the need to get not maintenance issues and should be evaluated as part of the installation. to the' riIanual initiating device at the valve itself. In those cases where yon are requiredby code to have a manual release for a ~reaction sprinkler system with travel distances not exceeding 200 feet, it nfimmizes the need to duplicate initiating devices at tile door since the manual pull stations ,'treat the same points anyway. I do (Log #1 SS) feel it is essential t~at these releases be identified as serving both 1- 98 - (8-2.6.5 Exception (New)): Reject pCurposes. SUBMITTER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chubb and Son Group of OMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Insurance (2Jmpanies COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be RECOMMENDATION: Add ,an exception to 8-2.6.5 that allows np inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The submitter should to a 5 minute delay for operation of water motor (gong) operated address his concern to the couunittee responsible fi3r NFPA 72. alarm bells. SUBSTANTIATION: 8-2.5.5 requires water flow alarm signals within 90 seconds ,after the flow of water at the alarm-initiating device equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler• (Img #1 ) Although this does appear in NFPA 13 under 2-9.5 - Attachments - 1- 95 - (8-2.3.2(a) and (b)): Accept in Principle in Part Electrically Operated, 2-9. Waterflow Alarms, and specifically 2-9.1 SUBMITrER: Martin H. Reiss, RoffJensen & Associates, Inc. allows np to a 5 minnte delay. The original intent was to allow np to COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 5 minutes for water motor gong type alarms to fimction. NFPA 72 RECOMMENDATION: Delete (b) and change (a) to read: nowhere addresses water motor gong type water flow alarms. I A manual fire ,alarm box at each exit o0 eac[a floor," therefore request changing the section to reflect the use and times SUBSTANTIATION: The 9nly Ibcation requirement for fire alarm specified by NFPA 13. boxes should be at the exits in the normal path of egress. NFPA 72, COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Chapter 5 and NFPA 101, Chapter 7, have made this change in their COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this change would be current cycles. Distance between fire alarm boxes depends on inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The submitter should occupancy, barriers, sprinklers, etc. address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA 13 ,and COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part. NFPA 72. Revise 8-2.3,2 to read: "Manual fire alarm boxes shall be distributed thronghout the protected area so that they are unobstructed and readily accessible. They shall be located in the normal path of exit from the ,area with a (Log #2) manual fire alarm box at each exit on each floor. Additional manual 1- 99 - (8-3.4.3.3): Accept in Principle fire alarm boxes shall be provided so that travel distances to the SUBMITrERa Martin FI. Reiss, Roll |ensen & Associates, Inc. nearest fire alarm box will not be in excess of 200 ft (61 m) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 me~nred horizontally on the same floor.(72:5-8.1,2)" RECOMMENDATION: Delete ~du~r,~ rcaccc~t~qcc teat3". COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This paragraph has been modified by SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 72-1993, p~aragrapfi 7-1.6, provides for the committee responsible for NFPA 72 and is being extracted into alternatives to testing all smoke detectors cfilring reaccepmnce NFPA 1. The corm'nittee believes this meets the submitter's intent. testing. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. Add an exception to 8-3.4.3.3 to read: Exception: Partial testing as permitted by 7-1.6 of NFPA 72 during reacceptance tests,

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels the addition of Change 16-2.6 to read: "Unrented fuel-fired heaters shall not be ~m exception meets the submitter's intent. nsed. Exception: (;as space heaters installed in compliance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code. (101:16-5.2,2)" In Chapter 17, change the extract references from 101:31 to the (ling #88) appropriate Paragraphs of chapter 17 of the 1996 edition of NFPA 1- 100 - (Chapter 9): Hold 101. SUBMITrER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety. Change 17-2.2 to read: %Invented fuel-fired heaters shall not be COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 used. RECOMMENDATION: Add the 3 subclassifications of assembly Exception: Gas space heaters installed in compliance with NFPA occupancy Class A, B and C and definition from the Life Safety Code 54, National Fuel Gas Code. (101:18-5.2.2)" to Chapter 9. Change 18-2 to read: "Operating Features. Unrented fuel-fired SUBSTANTIATION: Assists the user with the requirements based heaters shall not be used. on the subclassifications of Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Gas space heaters installed in compliance with NFPA COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. 54, National Fuel (ikLs Ca)de. (101:20-5.2.2)" COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the Change 19-2 to read: "Operating Features. Unvented fuel-fired addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit heaters shall not be used. of public review mad so it is being held fi~r the next revision in Exception: Listed and approved unvented tirol-fired heaters in accordance with .%4.6.2.2 of the Regnlations (k~verning (~k)nunittee one-and two-family dwellings. (101:21-5.2)" Projects. Revi~ 20-2 to read: Section 20-2 Operating Features. 20-2.1 Drills. In every Class A or Class B mercantile occupancy, employees shall be periodically trained in fire exit drill procedures (La)g #CC7) in conformance with Section 1-7 of NFPA 101. (101:25-7.1) 1- 191 - (claapters 9, 10, and 12 through 21): Accept 20-2.2 Extinguisher Training. Employees of mercantile SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code occupancies shall be periodically instructed in the use of portable COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 fire extinguishers. (101:25-7.2) RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapters 9, 10, and chapters 12 Revise 21-2 to read: through 21 as follows. 21-2 Operating Featnres. In Chapter 9, change the extract references from 101:31 m the 21-2.1 Drills. In any business occupancy building occupied by more appropriate paragraphs of chapter 9 of the 1996 edition of NFPA than 500 persons or more than 100 persons above or below the 101. street level, employees and supervisory personnel shall be Revi~ 9-2.l.3 to read: "In theaters, motion picture theaters, periodically instructed in fire exit drill procedures in accordance auditoriums, ~md other similar assembly occupancies with occupant with Section 1-7 of NFPA 101 and shall hold drills periodically where loads greater than 300 where there are non-continuons progrmrts, practicable. (101:27-7.1) an audible announcement shall be made or projected image shown 21-2.2 Extingnisher Training. Employees of business occnpancies prior to the start of each program to notify occupants of the location shall be periodically instructed in the use of portable fire of the exits to be used in case of a fire or other emergency. extinguishers. (101:27-7.2) Exception: Assembly occupancies in schools when used for SUBSTANTIATION: The above changes are to update the text in nonpublic eventS. (101:31-2.2.3) the occupmacy chapters (except Chapter 11 which is covered by In Chapter 10, change the extract references from 101:31 to the (~)mnfittee (a)mment 1-103 (Log #CC6) based on changes proposed appropriate paragraphs of chapter 11 of the 1996 edition of NFPA' to NFPA 101, 1997 edition. 101. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Revise 10-2.1.2 to read: 10-2.1.2 Fire exit drills shall be conducted as stipulated in 10- 2.1.2.1 and 10-2.1.2.2. (101:31-3.1.2) 10-2.1.2.1 At least one fire drill shall be conducted every month the (Log #24) facility is in session. 1- 102 - (10-2.2): Accept Exception: In climates where the weather is severe, the monthly SUBMITrER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA fire exit drills shall be permitted to be deferred provided that the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 required munber of fire exit drills is achieved mad at least four are RECOMMENDATION: Add paragraphs 11-3.4.3.1 and 11-3.4.3.2 conducted befi)re the drills are deterred. (101:31-3.1.2.1) from NFPA 101 to 10-2.2. 11-3.4.3.1 to be numbered 10-2.2.1 and 10-2.1.2.2 One additional fire exit drill shall be required within the remaining paragraphs to be renumbered accordingly. first 30 cktys of operation. (101:31-3.1.2.2) SUBSTANTIATION: The two paragraphs, 11-3.4.3.1 and 11-5.4.3.2, In ('hapter 12, change the extract refi~rences from 101:31 to the will complete the extract text from Chapter 11 of NFPA 101 appropriate paragraphs of chapter 13 of the 1996 edition of NFPA specifically notification requirements. 101. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Revise. 12-2.4(a) to read: ".... shall be posted with "NO SMOKING" The text being added is as follows: signs or the international symbol for no smoking." 10-2.2.1 Occupant notification shall be by means of an attdible Add an Exception to subpart (a) to read: "Exception to (a): In alarm in accordance with 7-6.3 of NFPA 101. (101:11-3.4.3.1) health c~e fitcilities where smoking is prohibitedand signs are 10-2.2.2 Where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, the prominendy placed at all major entrances, secondary signs with no fire alarm system shall be permitted to be used to designate class smoking language shall not be required." change, provided the fire :darm is distinctive in signal and overrides Revise 12-2.5.6 to read as follows: all other use. (101:11-3.4.3,2) Newly introduced upholstered furniture within health care Current paragraphs 10-2.2.1 through 10-2.2.3 are t0 be occupancies shall be tested in accordance with the provisions of 31- renumbered as 10-2.2.3 throught 10-2.2.5. 1.42(b) and 31-1.4.3 of NFPA 101. Exception No. 1: Upholstered furniture belonging to the patient in sleeping rooms of nursing homes, provided that a smoke detector (Log- #CC6) is installedin such morns. Battery powered single station smoke 1- 103- (Chapter 11): Accept detectors shall be permitted. (101:31-4.5.2) SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention f&)de Exception No. 2: Upholstered fnrnimre in rooms or spaces COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 protected by an approved, automatic sprinkler system. 101:31- . RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 11 to read as follows: 1.4.2(b) In Chapter 13, chmlge the extract references from 101:31 to the Chapter 11 Day-G~re Occupancies appropriate pm'agraphs of chapter 23 of the 1996 edition of NFPA IOI 11-1 Application. New and existing day-care occupancies shall In Chapter 14, chan~e the extract references from 101:31 to the comply with this chapter and the referenced edition of NFPA 101• appropriate paragraphs of chapter 13 of the 1996 edition of NFPA 11-2 General Requirements. Unvented fuel-fired room heaters shall 101. not be permitted.(101:33-6.5.2.2 ) In Chapter 15, change the extract references from 101:31 to the 1-3 Day Care Centers. a~ropnate paragraphs of chapter 15 of the 1996 edition of NFPA 11-3.1 Classification. This section establishes life safety requirements for day-care homes in which more than three but not In Chal~ter 16, change the extract references from 101:31 to the more than 12 clients receive care, maintenance, and supervision by appropriate paragrapfis of chapter 17 of the 1996 edition of NFPA other than their relative(s) or legal guardian(s) for less than 24 101

59 NFPA 1 ~ !796 ROC hours per day (generally within a dwelling nnit). Any existing day- 11-3.2.3.2 Ch:,thing and personal effects shall not be stored in care home that meets the requirements of Chapter 32 of NFPA 101 corridors. shall be judged its meeting the requirements of this chapter. Exception No. 1: Cbrridors protected by an automatic sprinkler Exception: Facilities that supervise clients on a temporary basis system in accordance with Section 7-7 of NFPA 101. with a Exception No. 2: Corridor areas protected by a smoke detection parent or guardian in close proximity. (101:33-6.1.1.2) system in accord~mce with Section 7-6 of NFPA lO1. 11-3.1.1 Family Day-Care Homes. A family day-care home is a day- Exception No. 3: Storage in metal lockers, provided the required care home in which more than three but fewer than seven clients egress width is maintained. (101:33-7.3.2) receive care, maintenance, and supervision by other than their 11-3.2.3.3 Artwork and teaching materials shall be permitted to be relative (s) or legal guardian (s) for less than 24 hours per day attached directly to the walls and shall not exceed 20 percent of the (generally within a dwelling unit). Requirements for family day-care wall area. (101:33-7.3.3) homes are based on a minimum staff-to-client ratio of one staff for 11-3.2.3.4 Wastebaskets and other waste containers shall be made of tip to six clients, including the caretaker's own children tinder age noncombustible or other approved materials. (101:33-7.3.4) six, with no more than two clients incapable of self- 11-3.2.4" Day-C,are Staff. Aaequate adult staff shall be on duty, preservation. ( 101:33-6.1.4.3 (a)) alert, awake, and in the facility at all times where clients ,are present. 11-3.1.9 Group Day-(2tre Homes. A group day-care home is a day- (101:33-7.4) care home in which at least seven but not more than 12 clients 11-3.2.5 Flammable Liquids and Gases. Himunable ,and receive cltre, malntenmlce, and supervision by other than their combustible liquids shall be stored in ,areas accessible only to relative (s) or leg,'d guardian (s) for less than 24 hours per dlty designated individuals ,and ,as required in NFPA 30, Flammable and (generally within a dwelling unit). Requirements for group ckty-care ())mbustible Liquids Code. (101:33-7.5) homes are b~Lsed on a minimnm staft-to-client ratio of two staff fiat Add the fi)llowing appendices. up to 12 clients, with no more th:m three clients incapable of self- A-11-3.2.1.1 The requirements are of necessity general in scope, its it preservation. This staff-to-client ratio shall be permitted to be is appreciated that they apply to all types of day-care occupancies ms modified by the authority having jurisdiction where siffeguards in well ,as conditions of occnplmcies, such ,as tru~tflt day-care addition t ) those specified ay this section are provided. (101:33- occupancies; day-care occupancies for the mentally handicapped, 6.1.4.3(b)) the vision impaired, heating impaired, speech impaired; adult day- 11-3.2 Operating Featnres. care; care of intimts; and day-care occnpancies. It is fitly recognized 11-3.2.1 [)rills. that no one code cml meet all the conditions of the various buildings 11-.3.2.1.1 * Fire exit drills shall be conducted not less than once per involved, and it will be necessi~/for site arhninistrators to issue month. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with local supplements to these requirementS, but ,all supplements shonld be authorities. Responsibility for the planning and conduct of drills consistent with these requirements. Additionally, it is recommended sball be assignedonly to competent site administrators or staff that fire safety be a part of the educational program of the day-care memhers quldified to exercise leadershi p. (101:33-7.1.1) occn pmlcy. ( 101 :A-33-7.1.1 ) 11-3.2.1.2" In climates where the weather is severe during the winter A-I 1-3.~.1.~ [)rills may be held during inclement weather. Such months, drills shall be held with sufficient frequency during warmer drills would be held at the regular dismissal time, when the pupils months to familiarize ,all occupants with the drill procedure, as well are fully clothed, by using the exit drill alarm signal. With such drills as completing the required 12 drills. (101:33-7.1.2) there would he no necessity of a return signal. (101 :A-33-7.1.2) 11-3.2.1.3" [)rills shall be held at nnexpected times and under A-11-3.2.1.3 Fire is always nnexpected. If the drill is always held in varying conditions to simulate the nnusual conditions that occur in the same way at the same time it loses much of its value, ,and when the case of fire. (101:33-7.1.3) for some reason in actual fire it is not possible to follow the usual 11-:3.2.1.4" [)rills shall include suivable procedures to ensure that all routine of the fire exit drill to which occupants have become person s sn bject to the drill actually p,-t~ cipate. ( 101:33-7.1.4) accustomed, confusion and panic may enstle. [)rills should be 11-3.2.1.5* Every fire exit drill shall be ,an exercise for site carefiflly planned to simulate actual fire conditions. Not only should administrators and staff members with emphasis on an orderly they be held at varying times, but different me:ms of exit should be evacnation under proper discipline rather than on speed. Rnnning used based on ,an assumption that, for example, some given stairway shall be prohibited. If there are clients incapable of holding their . is unavailable by reason of fire or smoke, and all the occupants must places in a line moving at a reasonable speed, provisions shall be be let out by some other route. Fire exit drills should be designedto m:/de to have them taken care of by staff members or more capable familiarize the occupants with all available means of exits, cliencs, who will kee f) them from moving independently of the particnlarly emergency exits that are not habitually used during the regular line of marcn. ( 101:33-7.1.5) normal day-care occupancy of the bnilding. (101:#,-33-7.1.3) 11-3.2.1.6 As all drills simulate an actual fire condition, clients shall A-11-3.2.1.4 if a fire exit drill is considered merely ,as a rootine not be allowed to obtain clothing after the ,alarm is sounded, due to exercise from which some persons may be excused, there is grave the confiision that would result in forming lines and the danger of danger that in an actual fire the drill will fail in its intended purpose. tripping over dragging apparel. (101:33-7.1.6) (101 :A-33-7.1.4) I 1-3.2.1.7 Each group shall proceed to a predeterntined point A-11-3.2.1.5 If for any reason a line becomes hlocked, some of the outside the buildin K and remain there while a check is made to see clients should be counter marched to another exit in order to that all are accoun ted for, leaving only when a recall signal is given prevent un necessary anxiety arising ,as a result of inactivity. ( 101 :A- to retnrn to the building or when dismi~ed. Such points shall be 33-7.1.5) sulticiently far away from the building :rod from each other as to A-I 1-3.2.1.8 Wherever possible, drill lines should not cross a street awaid danger from any fire in the bnilding, interference with fire or highway, especially where the tr,~c is heavy. It is recommended department operations, or contusion among different groups. that, where drill lines must cross roadways, a police officer, janitor, (101:3.3-7.1.7) or a staff member acting as a traffic officer be on duty to control 11-3.2.1.8" Where necessary tbr drill lines to cross roadways, signs tr,~c during drills. (101:A-33-7.1.8) reading "STOPI FIRE [)RILL", tar the equivalent, shall be carried by A-I I-3.2.1.9 Staff members and employees should be trained in the staff members or more capable clients to the traffic intersecting fimction and use of such equipment to meet an emergency. (I01:A- oints in order to stop traffic during the period of the drill. (101:33- 3.3-7.1.9) ~ .l.s) A-11-3,2.2.2 Particular attention should be given to keeping ,all 11-3.2.1.9, Fire exit drills in day-care occupancies shall not include doors unlocked, having doors closed that serve to protect the safety any fire extinguishing operations. (101:33-7.1.9) of paths of egress, such as doors on stairway endosures, closed and 11-3.2.2 Inspections. under m) conditions blocked open, keeping outside stairs and fire 11-3.2.2.1 Fire prevention inspections shall be conducted monthly escape stairs free from all obstrnctions and clear of snow and ice, by a trained senior member of the staff. A copy of the latest and allowing no accumulation o(snow or ke or materials of any inspection form shall be posted in a conspicuous place ii~ the day- kind outside exit doors that might prevent the opening of the door care facili@ ( 101:33-7.2.1 ) or interfere with rapid escape from the building. (101 :A-33-7.2.2) 11-:2,.2.2.2 * It shall be the du W of site administrators and staff A-11-3.2.4 It is the intent that the requirement for adequate adult members to inspect all exit facilities daily in order to make sure that st~fff to be awake at all times when clients are present be applied to all stairways, doors, and other exits are in proper condition. (101:33- fanfily day-care and group day-care homes that are operated at night, 7.~.2) as well as day-care occupancies. (101:A-33-7.4) 11-3.2.2.3 Open-plan buildings shall require exult surveillance to SUBSTANTIATION: This chapter is being updated to reflect the ensure that exit paths are maintained clear of obstruction mad are proposed changes to NFPA 101, 1997 edition. obvious. {101:33-7.2.3) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. l 1-3.2.3 Furnishings and Decoration. 11-3.2.3.1 Draperies, curtains, and other similar fimfishings and decorations in ~kty-care occupancies shall be in accordance with 6- 6.1 101:33-7.3.1)

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(Log #25) the liquid level in the tank reaches 90 percent of capacity. Means 1- 104- ( 12-2.5 (New)): Accept in Part shall also be provided to automatically stop the flow of liquid into SUBMITrER: W~dter Smitde III, FMANA the tank when the liquid level in the tank reaches 95 percent of COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 capacity These provisions shall not restrict or interfere with the RECOMMENDATION: Add paragraphs 31-4.5.3, 31-1.4.2(c), proper operation of either the normal vent or the emergency vent. 314.5.4 and 31-4.5.5 from NFPA 101 following NFPA 1, 12-2.5.6. (30A:2-4.6.1) Remnnber remaining paragraphs. 22-2.2.4.5.3 Where a umk is at an elevation that produces a gravity SUBSTANTIATION: The requirements noted will compliment the head on the dispensing device, the tank outlet shall be equipped previous requirement regarding upholstered fl,rniture and provides with a device (such ,as a normally closed solenoid valve) that will necessary infixmation fi)r the fieldpersonnel conducting revent gravity flow from the tank to the dispenser. This device shall inspections. ~e located adjacent to and downstream of the outlet valve specified COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Part~ by CJlapter 2 of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. The Add a 12-2.5.7 to read: "Newly introduced mattresses within health device shall be insudled and adjusted so that liquid cannot flow by care occupancies shall be tested in accordance with the provisions of gvavity from the tmlk to tile dispenser in the event of failure of the 31-1.4.21c) and 31-1.4.4 of NFPA 101. (101:1~7.5.3)" piping or hose when tile dispenser is not in use. (30A:2-4.6.3) Exception No 1 : Mattresses belonging to the patient in sleeping 22-2.2.4.6.1 Tanks not enclosed in w,mlts shldl be enclosed with a r~onas of nursing homes, provided that a smoke detector is installed chain link fence at least 6 ft (2 m) high. The fence shall be separated in such rooms. Battery powered single station smoke detectors shall from the tanks by at least 10 ft (3 m) and shall have a gate that is be permitted. secnred against unauthorized entry. Aboveground tanks shall be Exception No 2: Mattresses in rooms or spaces protected by an resistant to damage from the impact of a motor vehicle or shall be approved, automatic sprinkler system. 101:31-1.4.2(c) protected by collision barriers. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee is adding the extract Exception".... Tank ~ are not required to be enclosed within a fence if the propert3 of 31-4.5.3. It is not extracting 31-1.4.2 (c) as it would also have to on which the tanks are located alreacly has a perimeter securi~ fence. (30A:2- extract 31-1.4.4 to complete the support extract for 31-1.4.3 ~md 4.7.1) these are test criteria that the inspector does not need for ready 22-2.2.4.8.2 The delivery vehicle shall be separated from ally reti~rence in the field. Paragraphs 31-4.5.4 and 31-4.5.5 are already aboveground tank by at least 25 ft (7.6 m). (30A:2-4.9.2) extracted as 12-2.5.4 and 12-2.5.5. Exception No. 1: No minimum separation distance shall be required for tanks that are filled by grayly. Exception No. 2: The required minimum separation distance shall be permitted to be reduced to 15 fl (4.6 m) where the fuel being ddivered is not a (Lx)g #CC3) Class l liquid. (30A:2-4.9.2) 1- 105 - (Chapter 22): Accept 22-2.3.6 Shutoff and check valves shall be equipped with a pressure- SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention (k)de relieving device that will relieve any pressure generated by thermal COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 expansion of the contained liquid back to file storage tank. ( 30A RECOMMENDATION: Change the following paragraphs in NFPA :3-7) 1 to update the material extracted from NFPA 30A. 22-2.3.7 Piping components constructed of low melting point 22-2.2.1.1 Liquids shall be stored in: ..... materials shall be permitted tobe used without backfill in below- (g) Aboveground storage ranks at m,tomotive service stations with grade underground tank sumps. 130A:3-8) the approval of the authority having jurisdiction ~md ,as provided fnr 22-2.4.1.2 A clearly identified and e`asily accessible switch(es) or in Section 22-2.2.4. (30A:2-1.1) circuit breaker(s) shall be provided at a location remote from 22-2.2.3.3 Class I liquids n~ly be transferred from one cont~dner m dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, to shut off another in lnbrication or service rooms of a service station building the power to all dispensing devices in the event of an emergency. provided tire electrical installation complies with Chapter 7 of NFPA ( S~e 2~2. 8. 4.5 and 22-2. 8.5. 3for applicable requir~va~tsfor proffer 30A and provided that ;my heating equipment complies with locations of the cmergcru~, controls. ) (30A:4-1.2) Chapter 8 of NFPA 30A. ,qee also 22-2.8,7 for other possible sources 22-2.4.2.6 Listed hose :~semblies shall be used to dispense fllel. of igmition. (30A:2-3.2) Hose length at antomotive service stadons shall not exceed 18 ft (5.5 22-2.2,3.5 Class IIIB liqnids shall be permitted to be stored in ,and m). Where hose length at marine service stations.exceeds 18 ft (5.5 dispensed from tanks and containers meeting the requirements of m), the hose shall be secured so as to protect it from ~anaage. Chapters 2 and 4 of NFPA 30, Flammab{e mot Combustible Liquids Code, (30A:4-2.6) ~s applicable, inside service station bnildings. Tanks and containers 22-2.4.3.5 A rigidly :mchored listed automatic emergency shutoff that ccmmin only crankcase drainings shldI be considered to be valve shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's containing Class IIlB liquids. (30A:2-3.4) instructions in each supply line at tile base of each individual island- 22-2.2.4 Aboveground Storage Tanks at Service Stations. (30A:2-4) type dispenser or at the inlet of each overhead dispensing device. 22-2.2.4.2.1 Tanks storing Cktss I and Class II liquids at an individual This valve shall incorporate a fusible link or other thermally actuated site shall be limited to a maximmn individual capacity of 12,000 device that will close the valve in the event of fire exposure. This gallons (45,600 L) and :m aggregate caparity of 40,000 gallons valve shall also incorporate a mechanism m close the waive in the (152,000 L). Tanks storing Class II and Class IIIA liquids at a fleet event of severe impact or displacement of the dispenser. If the valve vehicle flleling facility shall be limited to a maximuin individual incorporates a shear section, the valve shall be rigidly anchored so fueling capacity of 20,000 gallons (76,000 L) and a aggregate that the shear section functions as intended. An emergency shutoff capacity of 80,000 gal (304,000 L) (30A:2-4.2.1) valve incorporating a slip-joint feature shall not be used. The 22-2.2.4.4 Vaults. Vanlks shall be permitted to be either above or automatic closing feature of dlis valve shall be checked at the time of behtw grade and shall comply with the following: initial installation and at least once a year there:ffter by mannally (a) The vanh shall completely, enclose each tank. There shall be no tripping the hold-open linkage. (30A:4-3.6) openings in the vault enclosure except those necessary for access to, 22-2.5.2.2 Dispensing shall be limited to the area reqnired to serve inspection of, and filling, emptying, and venting of the tank. The not more than four vehicles at one time. wails and floor of the vault shall be constructed of reinibrced Exception: At fleet vehicle service stations, where on~ Class II and Class III concrete at le`ast 6 in. (15 cm) thick, The top of an above,grade liquids are dispensed, the nund~er of vehicles scmiced at at{~ one time shall be wmh shall he constructed of noncomhustible material and shall be permitted, to be increased to 12. (30A:6-2.2) designed to be weaker than the walls of the vault, to ensnre that the 22-2.8.1.1 A listed autolnatic-closing type hose nozzle valve, with or dtrust of any explosion occurring inside tile vault is directed upward without latch-open device, shall be provided fi)r tile dispensing of bel0re significm/tly high pressnre can develop within the vaulL The motor fi,els. (30A:9-1.1) top of an at-grade or below-grade vault shall be designed to s~ffely 22-2.8.1.6 A hose nozzle valve used to dispense a liquid into a relieve or contain tile three of any explosion occurring inside the container shall be manually held open during the dispensing van[t. The top and floor of the van[t and the tank fi~undation shall operation. (30A:9-1.5) be designed to withstand the anticipated loading, including loading 22-2.8.2 Dispensing into Portable Containers. No delivery of any f,'oln vehicnlar mfflic, where applicable. Tile walls and floor of any Cl:~s I or Cl`ass II liquid shall be made into portable containers vanlt installed below grade shall be designed to withstand unless the container is constrlleted of metal or is approvedby the anticipated soil and hydrostatic loading. The vault shall be authority having jurisdiction, has a tight closure, ,and is fitted with a snbstantially liqnidtight ~md there shall be no backfill around the spout or so designed that the contents can be poured without tm/k. There shall be sufficient space between tile tank and the vault spilling. (See NFPA 30~ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, m :dlow for inspection of the tmlk and its appurtenances ...... ( 30A: Chapter 4, fi)r flirther information.) (30A:9-2) 2-4.4) 22-2.8.3.5 The provisions of 2-1.1 of NFPA 30A shall not prohibit 22-2.2.4.5.1 Means shall be provided fi)r determining the liquid the dispensing of Class I and (:lt~s II liquids in the open from a fuel level in each tank and this means shall be accessible to the delivery dispensing system supplied by an existing abovegronnd tank, not to operator. Means sh:ill be provided to sound an andible alarm when exceed 6000 gal (22 710 L) ...... (30A:9-3.5)

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Add the following text extracted from NFPA 30A to complete the fuelin~ facilities shall be so located that, in case of fire aboard a boat extract. alongside, the danger to other boats near the facility will be minimal; 22-2.9 Marine Service Stations. No vessel or marine craft shall be made fast to or berthed at any fuel 22-2.9.1 Scope. dispensing location except during fueling operadons. (30A:10-4.4) 22-2.9.1.1 This section shail apply to that portion of a property 22-2.9.4.5 No vessel or marine craft shallbe made fast to any other where liquids used ,as fuels are stored, handled, and dispensed from vessel or marine craft occnpying a berth at a fuel dispensing location equipment on shore, piers, wharves, or floating docks into the fuel during fueling operations. (30A:10-4.5) tanks of marine cr,~t, including incidental activity, except as covered 22-2.9.4.6 Apparatus dispensing Class I liquids into the fi, el tanks of elsewhere in NFPA 30A or in other NFPA standards. ( 30A: 10-1.1 ) marine cm:ft of the public shall not be located at a bulk plant unldss 22-2.9.1.2 This section shall not apply to: separated by a fence or similar barrier from the area in which bulk (a) Bulk plant or terminal, loading and unloading facilities; operations are conducted. Aboveground tanks located at a bulk (b) Transferring flammable or combustible liquids utilizing a plant shall not be connected by piping to marine service station flange-to-flange closed transfer piping system tanks. (30A:10-4.6) (c) Marine service stations where liquids used as filels ,are stored 22-2.9.4.7 Each marine service station shall have an attendant or and disl~ensed in to the ft,el tanks of marine croft of 300 gross tons supervisor on duty whenever the station is open for business. The (849 m~) or more. (30A:10-1.2) attendants primary function shall be to supervise, observe, and 22-2.9.1.3 For the purpose of this section, rite word "pier" shall also control the dispensing of liquids. ( 30A: 10-4.7) mean "dock", "floating dock," and "wharf." ( 30A: 10-1.3) 22-2.9.5 Sources of Ignition. All electrical components for 22-2.9.2 Storage. dispensing liquids shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7. 22-2.9.2.1 Liquids shall be stored in; (a) All electrical equipment shall be installed and nsed in (a) Tanks located nnderground as governed by Section 2-4 of accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, NationalEkctrical NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code , or Code, as it applies to wet, clamp, and hazardous locations. (b) Tanks located aboveground at marine service stations with the (b) Clearly identified emergency switches readily accessible in case approwd of the authority having jurisdiction and as provided fi~r in of fire or physical damage at any dispensing unit shall be provided Section 2-4. (30A:10-2.1.1) on each marine wharf so interlocked as to shot off power to ,all 22-2.9.2.2 Tanks supplying marine service stations and pumps not pump motors from any individual location and to reset only from integr,d with the dispensing device shall be on shore or on a pier of the master switch. Each such switch is to .be identified by an the solid-fill type. al~proved sign stating "EMERGEN(N PUMP SHUTOFF" in 2 in. red Exception: Where slwre location rl~ouMrequire excessivel~ long supply lines to brock capital letters. dispc'nscrs, tarvks studl ba permitted to be located on a pier, provided that (c) All electrical wiring for power and lighting shall be installed on applicable requircwwnts of NFPA 30, Flammable arm Combustible Li~luids the side of the marine wharf opposite from the liquid piping system. Code, Chapters 2 and 3, relative to spacing, diking, and piping, and (d) Smoking materials, including matches and lighters, shall not be Chapter 5. Table 5-3.5.3, relative to electrical classification, are met and the used within 20 ft (6 m) of areas used for fileling, servicing fuel quantit~ so stored does rwt exceed 1.100 Kal (4164 L) aggregate capaci~. systems for internal combustion engines, or receivingor dispensing (30A: 10-2.1.2) of (?,lass 1 liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting 22-2.9.2.3 At marine service stations where a tank is at an elevation smoking shall be postedwithin sight of the customer being served. that produces a gravity head on the dispensing device, the tank The motors of all equipment being fizeled shall be shut off during oudet shall be equipped with a device (such as a normally closed the fueling operation, except for emergency generators, pumps, etc., solenoid valve) that will prevent gravity flow from the tank to the where contint,ing operation is essential. ( 30A:l 0-6.1)' dispenser. This device shall be located adjacent to and downstream 22-2.9.6 Grounding/Bonding. of the outlet valve specified by 2-3.8.1 of NFPA 30, Flammable and 22-2.9.6.1 Where excessive stray currents are encountered, piping Combustible Liquids Code. The device shall be installed ,and adjusted handling Class I and Class II liquids at marine service stations shall so that liquid cannot flow by gravity from the tank to the dispenser be electrically isolated from the shore piping. (30A:10-7.1) in the event of taih,re of the piping or hose when the dispenser is 22-2.9.6.2 Pipelines onpiers shall be adequately bonded and not in use. (30A:10-2.1.3) grounded. Bonding andgrounding connections on all pipelines 22-2.9.3 Piping Systems. sball be located on the pier side of hose riser insulating flanges, if 22-2.9.3.1 Piping shall be located so as to be protected from physical used, mad shall be accessible for inspection. (NFPA 77, Recommended damage, (30A:10-3.1) Practice on StaticElectrid~, contains information on this snbject.) 22-2.9.3.1.1 All piping systems shall be snbstantially supported and (30A:10-7.2) protected against physical clamage and stresses arising from impact, 22-2.9,6.3 The fuel delivery nozzle shall be put into contact with the settlement, vibration, expansion, contraction, or tidal action. vessel fill pipe before the flow of fuel shall commence and this (30A: 10-3.1.1 ) bonding contact shall be continuottsly maintained until fuel flow has 22-2.9.3.1.2 A means shall be provided to ensure flexibility of the stoppedto avoid possibility of electrostatic discharge. (30A:10-7.3) piping in event of motion of the pier. Flexible piping shall be of a 22-2.9.7 Fire Control. type designed to withstand the forces and pressures exerted upon 22-2.9.7.1 Each marine service station shall be provided with one or piping. (30A: 10-3.1.2) more listed fire extinguishers having a minimum classification of 22-2.9.3.2 "Suitable lengths of oil-resistsmt flexible bose shall be 40B:C located so that an extingafisher will be within 100 ft (30 m) of permitted to be employed between the shore piping and the piping each pump, dispenser, and pier-mounted liquid storage tank. on a floating sn-tlCtUfe to accommodate changes in water level or (30A:10-8.1) shoreline. (30A: 10-3.2) 22-2.9.7.2 Piers that extend more than 500 ft (102 m) in travel 22-2.9.3.3 A readily accessible valve to shut off the liquid snpply distance from shore shall have a Class III standpipe installed in from shore shall be provided in each pipeline at or near the accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Stanclpipe and approach to the pier and at the shore end of each marine pipeline Hose S~stems. (30A: 10-8.2) adjacent to the point where each flexible hose is attached. ( 30A:10- 22-2.917.3 Materials shall not be placed on a pier in such a manner :3.3) as to obstruct access to fire fighting equipment or important piping 22-2.9.3.4 Sbutoffand check valves sbMl be equipped with a system control valves. Where the pier is accessible to vehicular pressure-relieving device that will relieve any pressure generated by traffic, an unobstructed roadway to the shore end of the wharf shall thermal expansion of the contained liquid back to the storage tank. be maintained for access by fire fighting apparatns. (30A:10-8.3) (30A: 10-3.4) 22-2.9.8 Portable Tanks and Containers. 22.2.9.4 Fuel Dispensln~ Devices. 22-2.9.8.1 The provisions of 2-1.1 shall not prohibit the temporary 22-2.9.4.1 All hoses shah be listed. Where hose length at marine use of movable tanks in conjunction with the dispensing of service stations exceeds 18 ft (5.5 m), the hose shallbe secnred so as flammable or combustible liquids into the fuel tanks of marine craft to protect it from damage. (30A: 10-4.1 ) on prenfises not normally accessible to the public. Such installations 22-2.9.4.2 Dispensing nozzles used at marine service stations shall be shall only be made with the approval of the authority having of the antomatic-chMng type without a latch-open device. ( 30A:10- , jurisdiction. (30A:10-9.1) 4.2) 22-2.9.8.2 No delivery of any Class I or Class II liquid shall be made 22-2.9.4.3 Dispensing devices at marine service stations shall be into portable containers nnless the container is constructed of metal permitted to be located on openpiers, or on shore or on piers of the or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction, has a tight solid-fill type, and shall be Iocatea apart from other structures so as closure, and is fitted with a spout or is so designed that the contents to provide room for safe ingress andegress of craft to be fueled. ( 30A: 10-4.3) can be dispensed withont spilling. ( See NFPA 30, Flammable and 22-2.9.4.4 Dispensing devices at marine service stations shall be Combustible Liquids Code. 4-2.1, for further information .) (30A:10-9.2) located s,:, as to minimize exposure to all other operational marina 22-2.9.8,3 Portable containers of 12 gal (45 L) capacity or less shall or pleasure boat berthing area facilities. Where tide and weather not be filled while they are in or on a marine craft. (30A:10-9.3) conditions permit, all liquid fitel handling shall be outside the main 22-2.9.9 Cargo Tank Fueling Facilities. The provisions of 10-2.1.1 berthing ar~as. Inside marina or pleasure boat berthing areas, shall not prohibit the dispensing of Class II liquids in the open from

62 NFPA 1~ F96 R()C a tank vehMe to a marine craft located at commercial, industrial, DURIN(; FUELING: governmental, or manufacturing establishments when the liquid .is (a) Maintain nozzle contact with fill pipe. intended for fileling marine craft used in connection with their (b) Wipe up spills immediately. businesses. Such dispeusing shall he permitted provided: (c) Avoid overfilling. (a) Pm inspection of the premises and operations has been made (d) Fuel filling nozzle must be attended m all times. and approval granted by the authority having jurisdiction. AFTER FUELING: (b) The tank vehicle complies with the requirements of NFPA 385 (a) Inspect bilges for leakage and fuel odors. Stm~dard jbr Tank Vehides for Flammable arid Combustible Liquids. (b) Ventilate until odors are removed. (30A:10-11.8) (c) The dispensing hose does not exceed 50 ft (15 m) in length. SUBSTANTIATION: Chapter 22 of NFPA 1 extract` material from (d) The dispensing nozzle is a listed automatic-ch)sing type without NFPA 30A which was revised in the Annual 1996 cycle. The a huch open device. extracted material is being updated so the text in NFPA 1 will be (e) Nighttime deliveries sh~dl only be made in adequately lighted consistent with the changes to NFPA 30A~ are:ks. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (tO The tank vehicle fl:tsher lights shall be in operation while dispensing. (g) Fuel exp;msion space shall he left in each fuel tank to prevent overilow in the event of temperature increase in accordance with 10- (Log #26) 11.5. (30A:IO-10.1) 1- 106 - (22-2.2.3 (New)): Accept 29-9.9.10 General, SUBMITTER: Walter Smitde III, FMANA 2")-2.9.10.1 It shall be the responsibility of the attendant m (1) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 prevent the dispensing of Class I liquids into portable containers not RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 30A, 2-3.4.1 mad number as in compliance with section 9-2; (2) be familiar with the dispensing 22-2.2.3.6. mechanism :rod emergency shutoff controls; (3) to ensurt, that the SUBSTANTIATION: Adding this text will complete the extract vessel is properly moored and that all connections are made; (4) m materi~d. be within 15 fl of such dispensing controls during the fueling COMMITTEE ACTIO N: Ac.ce pt. operation and to maintain a direct clear unobstructed view of both The text to be added is as follows: the vessel fuel filler neck and tile fueling facility emergency tirol 22-2.2.3.6 Tanks storing Class IIIB liquids inside service station shutoff mechanism. (30A: 10-11. l) buildings sh~dl be permitted to be located at, below, or above grade '2-9.9.10.'2 Fueling shall not be undertaken at night except under provided that adequate dr~finage or containment is provided. well-lighted conditions. (30A:19-11.2) (30A:2-3.4.1) 22-2.9.10.3 During fiteling operations smoking shall be forbidden on board the boat or vessel and on the dispensing site. ( 30A: 10-11.3) 22-2.9.10 Befi)re opening die tanks of the vessel to be fimled, the (Log #27) fi~llowing precautions shall be taken: 1- 107 - (22-2.2.4.4 (New)): Accept in Principle (a) All engines, motors, tans, ,and bilge blowers shall be shut down. SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA (b) All open flames and smoking material shall be extinguished COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 and all exposed heating elements shall be turned off. RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 30A, 2-4.5 Fire Resistant Tanks (c) (;alley stoves sh:dlbe extinguished. and number as 22-2.2.4.4.1. (d) All ports, windows, doors, and hatches shall be closed. ( 30A:I0- SUBSTANTIATION: This paragraph in NFPA 30A will update the 11.4) extracted material for consistency of document. 22-2.9.10 After the flow of tirol has stopped: COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. (a) The fill cap shall be tightly secured. The committee is adding the text but numbering it as 22-2.2.4.5 (b) Any spillage shall be wiped up immediately. and renumbering current 22-2.2.4.5 through 22-2.2.4.8 as 22-2.2.4.6 (c) If Class I liquid has been delivered, the entire vessel shall through 22-2.2.4.9. The text to be added is as fi)llows: remain opened and bilge blowers turned on and allowed to rim fi~r 22-2.2.4.5 Fire Resistant T:mks. Fire resistant t~mks shall comply at least 5 minutes before starting any engines or lighting galley fires. with the following: If bilge blowers are not available, an additional 5 rain of ventilation (a) The construction that provides the required fire resistive shall be required. (30A: 10-11.5) protection shall prevent rele,xse of liquid, failure of the primary tank, 22-2.9.10.6 No C,[:Lss I liquids shall be delivered to any vessel having failure of tile supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a its L~mks located beh:)w deck unless each tank is equipped with a period of not less than 2 hours when testect using the tire exposure sep:u'ate fill pipe, the receiving end of which shall be securely environment described in UL 2085, Outline of Investigation for connected t(~ a deck plate and fitted with a screw cap. Such i, ipe Insulated Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Comhusdhle shall extend t() and into the rank. Vessels receiving Cl;tss II or C,lass Liquids, or equivalent test procedure. IIIA combustible liquids shall have the receiving end of the fill pipe (b) There shall be no openings except those necessary for access securely c(mnected to a deck plate and fitted with a screw cap. Such to, inspection of, filling, emptying, and ventin6of die tank. All pipe may connect to a manifold fuel fill system that shall extend to openings shall be located in the top of the tanK. and into each separate tmak. Each tank sh,'dl be provided with a (c) Each fire resistant tank shall be suitably anchored to withstand suitable vent pipe that shall extend from the tank to the outside of uplifting by ground water or flooding, including when the tank is the coaming or enclomd rails so that the vapors will dissipate empty. outboard. (30A:I0-11.6) (d) Each fire resistant umk sh~dl be resistant to damage from 22-2.9.10.7 Vessel owners or operators shall not offer their cr,'fft for impact of a motor vehicle or shall be protected by suitable collision fueling unless; barriers. (a) The tanks being filled are properly vented to dissipate vapors (e) Vent pipes that are provided for normal tmlk venting shall to the outside atmosphere and the fuel systems are liquid- andvapor- terminate at least 12 ft (3.6 m) above ground level. tight with respect to all interiors. (f) Paragraph 2-3.5.7 of NFPA 30 shall not be used to reduce the (b) All filel systems are designed, installed, and maintained in size of the emergency vent. (30A:2-4.5) compliance with die specifications of the manufacturer of tile vessel. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The change in numbering will keep (c) Communication has been established between the fi~eling the extracted text numbering consistent with the document it is attendant and the person in control of the vessel receiving the fuel extracted from. so as to determine the vessel's fitel capacity, the amount of fitel on board, and the amount of fllel to be taken on board. (d) The electrical bonding mad grounding systems of the vessel have been maintained in accordance with the specifications of its (Log #83) manufacturer. (30A:10-11.7) 1- 108 - (Chapter 25): Reject 22-2.9.10,8 A suitable sign with the following legendsprinted in 2 SUBMI'ITrER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety in. red block capital letters on a white background shall be COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 conspicnemsly posted at the dispensing area of all marine service RECOMMENDATION: Add the definition of Special Structures sl~ttions: from the Life Safety Code. BEFORE FI IELIN(;: SUBSTANTIATION: The definition of Special Structures is needed (a) Stop all engines and auxiliaries. to assist the user with determining the specific occupancy (b) Shut off all electricity, open flames, and heat sources. classification. To be consistent with the tide Special Structure and (c) Check all bilges for fuel vapors. High Rise Buildings, where high rise buildings is defined in Chapter (d) Extinguish ~dl smoking materials. 2. (e) Close access fittings ,and openings that could allow did wtpo~ COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. tO enter enclosed spaces of the vessel.

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: There is no definition ofspeci:d 26-2.7.2.2 Standpipes and hose stations, if used, sh~dl be installed in structure in NFPA 101. The commentor is encouraged to submit a accordance with NFPA 14, Stand~u'd for the Installation of Standpipe" delin ition to the tecb n ical c~ mnnittee respo nsi ble Ior NFPA 101 if he and Hose System. (418:3-6.4.2) libels a definition is necessa W and this committee can then pick it up. 26-2.7.2.3 Where fl-eezing is possible, adequate freeze protection shall be provided. (418:~6.4.3) 26-2.7.3 Tbe fi:mm components shall be installed in a readily accessible m-ca of the heliport and shall not penelyate the primary (Log #47) approach, departure, and transitional surfaces defined in 1- 109 - (26-2): Accept paragraphs 3J, 3K and 3L and 13 and 21 of FAAA/C 150/5390-2, SUBMITFER: Walter Smitde, IlI, FMANA, WV,State Fire Marshal's Heliport Design Advisory Circular. (418:3-6.5) Office 26-2.7.4 At facilities where there is more than one rooftop landing COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 pad, the supply of foam available sh:dl be sufficient to cover an RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation: Revise Section 26-2 to incident on at le,xst one of the pads. (418:33-6.6) read as follows: 26-2.7.5 Where fixed foam systems utilizing fixed deck nozzles or 26-2 Roof-Top Heliport Construction And Protection. oscillating foam turrets, or both, are installed, system components 26-2.1 Application. Roof-top heliport construction and pl'otection shall be listed or approved. (418:3-6.7) shall comply with dais section and NFPA 418, Standard on Heliports. 26-2.8 Ira building with a rooftop heliport is supplied with a 26-2.2 M:dn structural support members that would be exposed to standpipe system, a Class II standpipe shall be extended to the roof a fuel spillshall be made fire resistant using listed materials and level on which the rooftop heliport is located. Such standpipe methods to give a tire-resistive rating of not less than 2 hours. (418 :4-1) systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 26-2.3 The rooftop landing pad shall be pitched to provide 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. drainage• that flows away fr)m-( p,'~ssen~er holding• areas, access points,, (418:3-7) stairways, elevator shafts, ramps, hatches and other openings. (418: 26-2.9 Wt~ere buildings ,are provided with a fire alarm system, a 3-2) manual pull station shall be provided for each designated means of 26-2.4 The rooftop landing pad surface shall be constructed of ' egress from the roof. (418:3-8) noflcombustible, m)nporons materials that are approved. The 26-2.10 Portable Fire Extinguishers. contigtums building roof covering within 50 ft (15.2m) of the" 26-2.10.1 At least one portable fire extinguisher as specified in landingpad edge sh:dl have a Class A rating. (418:3-3) Table 26-2.10.1 shall be provided for each takeoff andlanding ,area, 26-2.5At le~Lst two approved means of egress from the landing pad parking area, and tirol storage area. (418:5-1) edge shgdl be provided and shall be remotely located from each 26-2.10.2 Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10, otlier to the extent practical. (418:3-4) Standard for Portable Fire Extingnishers, Chapters 1,4, 5, ,and 6. 26-2.5.1 For heliports occupied by 50 or more people, two (418:5-2)" appr ( :,red n/eans ( )f ¢~!gress from the roof shall be provlded :rod shall be remotely located from each other to the extent practicM but shall Table 26-2.10. I Minimum Ratings of Portable Fire t/ot be located less that 30 fl (9.1m) from each other. For heliports Extinguishers for Heliport Categories occu :fled by fewer than 50 people, one approved means of egress trom the r ( )or" sb:d [ be prowded.. (418:3-4. I) 26-2.5.2 Means of egress from the rooftop lm~ding pad and roof Category Helicopter Overall Practical Critical shall n()t obstruct flight operations. (418:3~4.2) Lenl~th* Fire Area 26-2.6 Tile helicopter rooftop landing pad shall have at least two H-1 Up to but not including 50 4-A:80-B access p~fints tbr fire fighting purposes. Access for fire fighting ft (15.2m) personnel through the I:mdmg pad egress shall be perm,tted. H-2 From 50 ft (15.2m) up to, 10-A: 120-B (418:3-5) but not including 80 ft 26-2.7 A tbam tire extinguishing system shMl be designed and (24.4m) installed to pr~Jtect the rooftop landing j~ad. H-3 From 80 ft (24.4m) up to, 30-A:240-B Exception No. 1 : A foam fire extinguishing system shall not be hut not includiog, 120 required for heliports located on parking garages, tnlOCcupied ft(36.6m) I)mldmr," " o s, or other Smlllar" " nnoccttp~ed" structures. Exception No. 2: For H-1 heliports, two portable foam fire *Iklellcopter length, including the tail boom and dae rotors. extinguisbers, each having a rating of 20-A:160-B, shall be permitted SUBSTANTIATION: N FPA 418, Standard for Heliports, was revised to be used to satisfy this requirement, (418:.3-6) in 1995 and the revisions shown are to bring the text that was 26-2.7.1 The roam discharge rates shMl be as follows: AFFF 0.10 gpm/ft2 [4.1 (L/ntin)/m2] extracted into NFPA 1 from NFPA 418 up to date. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. Fluorolwotein 0.16 gpm/ft2 [6.5 (L/mini/m2] Protoin 0.20 gpm/ft2 [ 8.1 (L/nfin) / m2] (418:345.1) 26-2.7.2 The area of application offi:mm discharge fi:w fixed dis~ harf_;e outlet systems shall be the entire rooftop landing pad. (I~ N #84) The duration sball be 5 ntinutes. (418:3-6.2) 1- 110 - (Chapter 27): Accept SUBMITTER: Joe Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety 20-2.7.3 The area ofapDlication of foam discharge tot hose line COMMENT systen ts shall be the practical critical fire area for the camgory of tlte ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 helicopter landing facility. The duration shall be 2 minutes. (418: RECOMMENDATION: Revise the title to read as follows: 3-6.3) "Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides." SUBSTANTIATION: Changing the title better reflects what is addressed in Chapter 27 which is oxidizers and organic peroxides. Table 26-2.7.3 Practical Critical Fire Areas COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

Category Helicopter Overall Practical Critical Lenl~th* Fire Area (Log #28) H-I Up to t)ut not inc uding 375 ft 2 (34.8m 2) 50 ft (15.2m) 1- 111 - (27-1.2 (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA H-2 From 50 ft (15.2m) up to 840 ft2 (78.0m 2) but not including 80 ft COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 (24.4m) RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 430, 1-1.1.1, 1-1.1.2, 1-1.1.3 and 1-1.2. These paragraphs are applicable to 27-1.2 application of H-3 From 80 ft (24.4m) up to 1440 ft 2 (133.8m 2) but not including 120 ft Chapter 27. Also, add NFPA 43B, 1-1.3. Number paragraphs as 27- 1.3, 27-1.4, etc. (36.6m) SUBSTANTIATION: The paragraphs from the (lode of NFPA 430 • Helicopter length, including the tail boom and tile rotors. and NFPA 43B will complete the extracted text. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 26-2.7.2 The water supply fi)r the foam system shall be from a Tile committee is adding the recommended text but nnmbering it reliable source, approved by the authority having jurisdiction. as subparagrapfis of 27-1.2 instead of as co-equal sections with 27-1,2. (418:%6.4) The text to be added is as follows: 26-2.7.2.1 Fire pumps, if used, shall be installed in accordance with 27-1.2.1 Separate chapters of NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of NFPA 20, Standard for the Insudlation of Centrifilgal Fire Pumps. Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, specify requirements for storage of (418:~6.4.1) oxidizers by class where the qnm/tities stored ,are in excess of those stated in Table 27-1.2.1. (430:1-1.1.1)

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Table 27-1.2.1 28-1 Application. 28-1.1 Tile storage, handling, and use of flammable and (:lass of oxidizer Quantity Stored combustible liquids, including waste liquids, shall comply with the Cla.~s 1 4000 lb ( 1814 kg) rertuirements of NFPA 30, H~nmable and Combustible Liquids Cla~ 2 1000 lb (454 kg) (lode. C,la~ 3 200 Ib (91 kg) 28-1.2 This chapter shall not apply to the following: (;lass 4 10 Ib (4.5 kg) (a) tMayliquid that h:ks a melting point equal to or greater dmn 10O°F (37.8°C) or that does not meet the criteria ti:w fluidity given in "27-1.2.2 For quantities of a c[~tss of oxidizer that are equal to or less the definition for "Liquid" in Section 1-6 of NFPA 30; dmn the quantity showit in Table 27-1.2.1 for that class, those parts (b) Any liquefied g:ts or cryogenic liquid :is defined in Section 1-6 of the appropriate chapter of NFPA 430 pertaining to fire of dais NFPA 30; llreventi(m and sprinkler protection and compatibility tor that class (c) Any liquid that does not have a flash point, which can be of oxidizers, and all of Chapter 2 of NFPA 430 shall be used as flammable under some conditions, snch as certain halogenated requirements. (430:1-1.1.2) hydrocarbons and mixtures containing halogenated hydrocarbons: 27-1.2.3 Existing buildings storing oxidizers that do n~t comply (d) /M~yaerosol product; with tile uequirements of NFPA 430 that pert:fin to types of (e) Any mist, spray, or fo:un; construction, sel:,araticm of buildings, and fixed fire protection shall (1) Storage of flammable and combustible liquicL~ as covered by be used at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, NFPA 395, Standard for the Storage of Flammable and Combustible t)r~wided they do not coltsdtute a distinct hazard to life or :utjoining Liquids at Isolated Sites. property. (430:1-1.1.3) 28-1.3 This chapter shall also not apply to the following: 2%1.2.4 This chapter shall not apply to explosives or blasting (a) Transportation of flammable and combustible liquids, as ageing<, which are covered by NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code; to governed by the 11. S. Department of Transportation. an'ulaoni/lu/ oitrate, which is covered in NFPA 490, Code for the (b) Storage, handling, and use offltel oil ranks :red'containers Storage ofAnunonium Niu'ate; or to organic peroxide formulations connected with oil hunting equipment. that :fie capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers 28-2 The use of flammable and coinbustible liquids within under c(mditions of fire exposure. Such formulations shNl be laboratories shall comply with NFPA 45, Stand~'d on Fire Protection handled and stored as Glass A explosives in accordance with NFPA Using Chemicals or NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities,. 495, Ex losive Materkd Code. (430:1-1.2 and 43B:1-1.3) Chapter 10, as appropriate. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The conunittee feels these m'e 28-3 Permit required. (see Section 1-15.) subsections under "application" and as such are numbering them SUBSTANTIATION: In reviewing the extensiveness of the changes accordingly. to NFPA 30 and the extensive tables and flow charts involved in evaluating the quantities of flammable and combustible liquids that can be stored under varions conditions, the committee decided that it could not extract material useful m the inspector during field (Log #71 ) 1- 112 - (27-1.3 I bistable (Reactive)): Accept inspections without extracting most of the doctunent. Therefore, it SUBMITTER: W.J. Bradford, Brookfield, CT was felt that it is better at this time to reference NFPA 30 in toted and COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 recognize that the inspector dealing with flammable and RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: combustible liquids should have a copy of that code with him/her. Eliminate tim definition tbr "Unstable (Reactive). ~ The reference to NFPA 45 mad NFPA 99 has been added to direct SUBSTANTIATION: This term is not used in Chapter 27 or any of the persons to the appropriate documents where laboratories are the codes referenced. It is vague and of no value. involved. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(La)g #29) (Log #73) 1- 113-(27-3.3.3 (New)): Accept 1- 116 - (28-1.1.5): Ar.cept in Principle SUBMITTER: Walter Smitde I11, FMANA SUBMITI'ER: Raymond E. Arnston, University of Minnesota COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 43B, 2-11.3.2 :rod number RECOMMENDATION: Add statenmnt to 28-1.1.5 which reads: accordingly. "(h) Flammable and combustible liqoids within laboratories that SUBSTANTIATION: The (?,ode text has been added as a rewrite of :ire in accordance mad comply with NFPA 45, Standard on Fire NFPA 43B. hnzluding this text is important for the authority Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals and NFPA 99, Standard co ndncting in spections. I):w Health Care Facilities, Chapter 10." COMMITTEE ACTION: Ac_cept. SUBSTANTIATION: Laboratories, which may be located in several The text to be added is as follows: different classifications of occupancy, have existing NFPA Sumdards 27-3.3.3.2 As an alternative to the 25 ft (8.8 m) separation distance, li)r special hazard protecth)n. These ,are further referenced in NFPA a 1 hr fire barrier shall bepermitted. (43B:2-11.3.2) 101 Section 6-4.4 and NFPA 30 Section 1-1.8. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text of 27-3.3.3 will be numbered COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. as 2%3.3.3.1 and the added text will be numbered 27-3.3.3.2. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Comment 1-115 (Log #CC4) which tile committee feels meets the submitters intent.

(Log #30) 1- 114- (274.4 (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle 111, FMANA (Log #31 ) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 1- 117 - (28-1.1.5(g)): Reject RECOMMENDATION: Add NFPA 43B, 2-8.3 as an extract after 2% SUBMITrER: Walter Smitde Ill, ~ANA 3.4.5.1 and renumber accordingly. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: This extract will provide additional and RECOMMENDATION: Add the following: valuable (~)de requirement for field personnel for utilization of "Chapter 29 of this Code ,and ~ immediately lbllowing the worf/s NFPA 1. "are covered separately in..." COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. SUBSTANTIATION: Adding the above wording refers the user of Tile text to be added is as tbllows: the (:ode to Chapter 29 and NFPA 30B for consistency and user 27-3.4.5.2 Where required, water supplies for automatic sprinklers, friendliness. fire hydrants, etc., sh:dl be provided in accordm/ce with NFPA 24, COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Standard for the Inst:dlation of Private Fire Service M:fins and Their COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is no longer applicable as most of Appurtenances, and shall be capable of supplying the anticipated Chapter 28 has been deleted. See Committee Comment 1-115 (Log demand tot at least 90 minutes. (43B:2-8.3) #CC4).

(Log #CC4) (Log #32) 1- 115 - (Chapter 28): Accept 1- 118 - (28-2.4.1.1): Reject SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 28 to delete the extracted RECOMMENDATION: Change the wording to read as follows: text from NFPA 30 and just provide a reference that requires "Tanks shall be permitted inside of buildings in accorckmce with compliance widl NFPA 30. The text will be as follows: NFPA 30, 2-5."

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SUBSTANTIATION: Current wording is not in accorckmce with listed accordingly, NFPA 30 requirements. Proposed wording will authorize tanks in COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. bu ildi ngs. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: To make this ch:mge would be COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. inconsistent with the NFPA extract policy. The svbmitter should COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Tiffs is no longer applicable as most of address his concern to the committee responsible for NFPA 30B. Chapter 28 ll:ts been deleted. See Committee Comment l-115 (Log #(:(:4).

(Log #105) (D)g #72) 1- 123 - (30-3.3.1): Hold I- 119- (28-3,5.5.1): REject SUBMITTER: Western Reg,:real Fire (kMe Dev, Gonmfittee SUBMITTER: Raymond E. Arnston, I lniversity of Minnesota COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add to 30-3.3.1 Permit Required. RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as fi:dlows: 30-3.3~t.1 When approved by the Authority HavingJurisdiction LP- 2~-3.5.5.1 "Storage shall be limited to that required for opeffafion g~ systems in buildings or on building roofs or exteriorbalconies ,ff(fffice equipment, maintenance, demonstration, and laboratory shall c:mply wtth, ecuon 30-3.3.1.1 to 30-3.3.8 and NFPA 58. w,)rk. This storage shall comply with the provisions of ~8-3.5.5.2 , SUBSTANTIATION: The current wording of 30-3.3.1.5 could lead thr(mgla 28-3.5.5.5, t'xccp~ d~at~hc s;,orag~ fG;" h~dust,-~al and people to believe that LPG portable heater meeting the criteria does cdu,:ati~aal laL~wa;;;ry"~;oi'k a;~all coi~ply witL NFPA 45, "Standaid not require a perntit. ~i~ Fi;'c Pro~cc~io;; f~;r Lab;~;atorlc~ I !alng Chcvcdcala." (304.5.5.1) " COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. SUBSTANTIATION: Laboratories may be located in occupancies COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This comment is suggesting the othcJ than ()It]re, Educational, and Institnfi(m:d. addition of material that the committee feels should have the benefit COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. of public review mM so it is bein~ held for the next revision in COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is no longer applicaMe as ,hOSt of accordance with ,%4.6,2.2 of the gegulations Governing Committee Chapter 28 has been deleted. See (ammfittee (k)rmnent 1-115 (Log Projects. #(:C4).

• (t,~g #65) (ka)g #33) 1- 124- (Chapter 31): Reject 1- 120- (28-3.9.2): Reject SUBMITrER: Pamela S. Hunt, Fireworks Productions Int'l SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle 1II, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Please change the text of paragraphs 31-1.2; RECOMMENDATION: The printed Code as published in the ROP 31-1.3; 31-1.3.2; 31-2.1.3; 31-2.1.3.1; 31-2.2.1; 31-2.3.3; 31-2.3.3 has deleted the section perudning to "Hazardous Material Storage Exception; 31-2.3.4; 31-2.3.6.1; 31-2.4.3 Exception; 31-2.5.3.1; 31- Lockers Located Outside." Reinsert old text with updated extracts 2.7.1; 31-2.7.5; 31-2.7.6; 31-2,8.1; 31-2.8.1 Exception; and A-31-1.2 to from NFPA 30. conform to the wording of the newer NFPA 1123, 1995 Edition. SUBSTANTIATION: The printed ROP does not indicate the SUBSTANTIATION: For consistency--this material was taken from previous language addressing hazardous materials storage lockers the 1990 Edition. Should be adjusted accordingly. located outside. This appears to b e a printing error and should be COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. corrected at this time. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Comment COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. 1-125 (Log #142) which deletes the specific extracted text for this COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is m) longer applicable as most of document. Chapter 28 has been deleted. See (~)mmittee (~)mment 1-115 (Log #CC4).

(Log #142) (Log #34) 1- 125 - (Chapter 31-Title): Accept in Principle 1- 121 - (Chapter 29): Reject SUBMITTER: Bonnie Kosanke, Pyrotechmcs Guild Inti Inc SUBMITTER: Walter Smitde Ill, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 31 's title as follows: RECOMMENDATION: Proposed Chapter 29 should be referred Fireworks Displays, Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience, back to the Committee for fln'ther'consideration or study. Model and High Power Rocketry, Fireworks Manufacturing and SLIBSTANTIATION; Chapter 29 should be extracting those Rocketry Mantffacturing. requirements of NFPA 30B that apply to operating features of an Please treat each of the following as sub-chapters: aerosol manufacntring 6r storage facility. Design, construction and A. Fireworks Displays other requirements should be referred to NFPA 30B. - excerpted text COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. B, Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience - excerpted text COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee feels this is valuable C, Model Rocketry infi:,rmation for the inspector to have while inspecting facilities that - refer directly to document NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry man ufactnre or store aerosol products. D. High Power Rocketry - refefdlrectly to document NFPA 1127, Code for High Power Rocketry E. Manufacture of Fireworks (Log #14O) - extracted text I 122 - (29-3.8.1.1): Reject F. Manufacture Of Model and High Power Rocketry SUBMITrER: Joseph R. Ciepierski, Chubb and Son Group of - refer directly to document NFPA 1125, Code for Mantffactnring Insurance Companies of Model ,and High Power Rocket Motors COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: The revised title better reflects the content RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: and applicable NFPA standards addressed in the chapter. Each of 29-3.8.1.1 shonkt be changed by adding the following exceptions: the NFPA documents covered by a subchapter heading ,are Exception No. 1: Unless the system is set up only for manual independent documents. It would be confi~sing to try to merge o~eration. them into a single section of the chapter. mxception No. 2: Use of approved flame detectors is acceptable COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. when suitable for the environment and rated for file atmospheric Revise Chapter 31 to read as follows: hazard ck~sification in which they are m be located. Chapter 31 Fireworks Displays, Pyrotechnics before a Proximate SUBSTANTIATION: It is not uncommon to have flame detectors Audience, Model and High Power Rocketry, Fireworks used due to their early notification capabilities ,and the possible Manufacturing and Rockelxy Manlffacturing. explosion suppression capabilities that due to speed of operation. 31-1 Fireworks Displays. The construction, handling, and use of Pre-primed deluge systems are an example of a-system th~tt typically fireworks intended solely for outdoor display as well as the general emp]oys use of flame detectors since it is imperative that the system conduct and operation of the display shall comply with the works in milliseconds. Heat defectors c,'mnot achieve this rapid requirements of NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display. response. As for the manual deluge systems, it is not uncommon for 31-2 Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience. The use of in;tilt.... ally operated systems to be, used for. p!rotecfi nl~ exp(osures or pyrotechnic special effects in the performing arts in conjunction outside storage where It is either not feas|ble or deswable to use with theatrical, musical, or any similar productions before a autonmtic detection. Since NFPA 13 does allow for manually proximate audience, performers, or support personnel shall comply operated deluge sprinkler systerrLs, 1 believe this exception should be with NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a

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Proximate Audience. Any indoor display of pyrotechnic special SUBSTANTIATION: The Pyrotechnics Comlnittee believes that it is effects; any outdoor use of pyrotechnic special effects at distances important for the AHJ's to have the pertinent information on the less than those required by NFPA 1123; the use of pyrotechnic areas of indoor pyrotechnic effects as these products are being used special effects du ring any videotaping, audiotaping, or filming of any across the country. television, radio, or movie production if such productions before a The committee is requesting that NFPA 1126 extracts be hzmdled proxiinate audience; or the rehe,-wsal of any production in which as a sub-chapter of Chapter 31--rather than being merged with pyrotechnic special effects are used shall also comply with NFPA other pyrotechnic codes, 1126. The committee is also requesting that the special definitions be 31-3 Fireworks Manufactnring. The manufacture, transportation, kept with this document. or storage of fireworks shall comply with NFPA 1124, (k)de fi)r the COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Mamffacture, Transportation, and Storage of Firework,s. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See (~)mmittee Action on (~)mment 31-4 Model Rocketry. The design, construction, limitations of 1-125 (La)g #142) which deletes the specific extracted text in this propelkmt mass and power, and reliability of model rocket motors chapter. and model rocket motor reloading kits ,and their components, produced commercially fi)r sale to or use by rite public for purposes of education, recreation and sporting competitioiL sh:dl comply with NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. (Dig #144) 31-5 Rocketry Manufacturing. The manufacture of model rocket 1- 127- (Chapter 31-Tide): Accept in Principle motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propeUing SUBMITTER: J. Patrick Miller, National Association of Rocketry recove~tble aero models shall comply with NFPA 1125, Code fl)r the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Manutactnre of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors. RECOMMENDATION: Change title of Chapter 31 to add High 31-6 High Power Rocketry. The design, construction, limitations Power Rocketry as follows: of propellant n,~L~sand power, and reliability of all high power "Fireworks/Model Rocketry/High Power Rocketry." rocket motors and motor components produced commercially for SUBSTANTIATION: None. sale to or use by the certified user fi)r education, recreation and COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. sporting competition, shall comply with NFPA 1127, Code for High COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on (k~mment Power Rocketry. 1-125 (Log#142) which changes the tide. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee has decided that because of the special seasoned type hazards typically associated with firework,~ and rocketry, mid the specialty nature of these hazards, the inspector should reference the appropriate document in total if they (Log # 148) are inspecting a facility where fireworks or rocketry are inw)lved. 1- 128- (Chapter 31): Reject SUBMITrER: Julie Heckman, Axnerican Pyrotechnics Association COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: (Log #143) 1. All text shonld be taken from file 1995 version of NFPA 1123. 1- 126 - (Chapter 31): Reject 2. Use the following Definitions: SUBMITI'ER: Bonnie Kosanke, Pyrotechnics Guild Ind Inc Aerial shell COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Chain fllsing RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Display Site Extracted sections from NFPA 1126 - Use of Pyrotechnics befi~re a Monitor Proximate Audience (1992 Edition) Mortar Rack 1-1A Operator 1-1.3 Assistant 1-1.4 Discharge Site 1-1.5 Fallout Area 1-1.12 Mortar 1-3 Definitions: Mortar Trough Air Burst Ready Box Binary System Use the following Paragraphs: Comet 2-1.3; 2-1.6; 2-1.7; 2-1.7.1; 2-1.7.2; 2-1.7.3; 2-1.7.3.1; 2-1.7.3.2 ( ;oncussion F_;ffect 2-1.7.3.3; 2-2.1; 2-2.2; 2-2.4.3; 2-3.2; 2-3.3; 2-3.3.1; 2-3.3.3 Concussion Mortar 2-3.3.4; 2-3.3.5.1; 2-3.3.5.2; 2-3.3.5.3; 2-3.3.5.5; 2-3.6; 2-3.6.3; 3-1.2 Electric Match 3-1.3; 3-1.3.1; 3-1.3.3; 3-1.3.4; 3-2.2; 3-2.3; 3-2.3.1; 3-2,3.1A Fallout Area 3-2,3.1,2; 3-3.1; 3-3.2; 4-1; 4-1.2; 4-1.2.2; 4-1.4; 4-1.5 Fallout Radius 4-1,6; 4-2.6; 4-2.7; 4-2.8; 4-2,8.1; 4-2.12; 4-2.12,3; 5-2.1 Firing System 5-2.7; 5-3.2; 5-4.2; 5-4.3; 6-1.1; 6-1.2; 6-1.3; 6-2 Flash Pot SUBSTANTIATION: The code is strengthened by using paragraphs Flash Powder taken from the most recent version of NFPA 1123. It is felt that the Fuel suggested paragraphs are most appropriate for inspection purposes. Gerb COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. Hazardous Debris COMMITTEE STATli~IENT: See Committee Action on C~mment Integral Mortar 1-125 (Log #142) which deletes the specific extracted text for this isolated Power Supply doctlmenL Lift Charge Manufacturer Mine Mortar (Log #149) Oxidizer 1- 129 - (Chapter 31): Reject Preload SUBMITI'ER: Garry Hanson Proximate Audience , National Fireworks Assn. Pyrotechnic Device COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Pyrotechnic Operator RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Rocket Update Fireworks Manufacture and Storage. Saxon Chapter 1-1 Scope SpeciM Effect 1-4 Definitions Waterfalls, Falls Fireworks Park Curtain Magazine Wheel Mantffacture - Exception 2-1; 3-1; 3-2; 3-3; 4-1.1; 4-1.2; 4-2; 4-3; 4-3.1; 4-3.2; 4-4; 44.1; 4-4.2; Mixing Building - Exception 4-5; 4-5.1; 4-5.2; 5-1; 5-2; 6-1.1; 6-1.2; 6-1.3; 6-1.4; 6-1.6; 6-2.1; 6-2.1.1; Nonprocess Building 6-2.1.2; 6-2.5; (%2.6; 6-2.7; 6-2.8; 6-2.9; 6-2,10; 6-2,11; 6-2,12; 6-2,13; Process Building 6-3.2; 6-3.3- 6-3.3.1; 6-3.4; 6-3.5; 6-3.6; 6-4,1; 6-4.2; (5-5.3; 6-5.4; 6-5.5; Shipping Building 6-6.1; 6-6.3; (%7.1; 6-7.2; 6-7.3; 6-7.5; 6-7.6 Unoccupied Building Warehouse

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Chapter 2 1- 133 - (31-1.14 (New)): .&zcept in Principle (Log #147) 2-6 Separation Distances 2-6.1 (nse Full Para.) SUBMITYFa~ J. Patrick Miller, National Association of Rocketry - 2-8 Means of Egress COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Add underlined text: 2-8. I All "The m,'mtffactnre of Model Rocket ,and High Power Rocket Motors 2-:8.2 All and Exception sh~dl comply with NFPA 1125, code for the Manufacture of Model 2-10 Maximum Number of Occnp~utts and Maximum Qnmltity Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors. This code addresses the Limitations mamffacture of Rocket Motors, both Model Rocket and High Power 2-10.~ All Rocket, used bv consumer. 2-12 Fire Protection mid Emergency Plans SUBSTANTIATION: Recognition of ,accepted NFPA code for the ','-12.1 All and Exceptions mamffacture of consumer-use Model and High Power Rocket Chapter 3 Motors. 3-6 Requirements fi)r Shipping Buildings for Display Fireworks COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 36.6 All COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Comment Chapter 4 lq25 (Log #142) which the committee feels meets the submitter's 4-2.1 All. intent. SUBSTANTIATION: A user friendly way to quickly provide the Fire Inspector, a way to inspect the manufactnring and storage facility to conform with NFPA 11 ~4. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. (I_xgg #46) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See (kmtmittee Action on Comment 1- 134- (32-1.2): Accept 1-125 (Log #142) which deletes specific extracted text for this SUBMITI'ER: Walter Smittle, IlI, FMANA, WV State Fire Marshal's chapter. Office COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise text ,as fi)llows: Extract update from NFPA 31:1-1.3 which states "This chapter shall (Log #145) not apply to internal combustion engines, oil lamps, or potable 1- 130- (31-1): Accept in Principle devices not otherwise covered in this code or NFPA 31, Standard for SUBMITrER: J. Patrick Miller, National Association of Rocketry the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, such ,as blow torches, COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 melting pots, and weed burners (31:1-1.3)." RECOMMENDATION: Add the following wording: SUBSTANTIATION: Updated extract will bring NFPA 1 up to date High Power Rocketry sh~dl comply with NFPA 1127, code for High with latest edition. Power Rocketry. This code addresses consumer use of Rockets with COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. liftoff weights greater th,'m 1500 gins or containing more than 125 gins of propellmlt and producing no more than 40,960 newton- seconds of total impnlse. SUBSTANTIATION: Recognition of accepted NFPA code fi3r the (LOg #36) const,mer use of High Power Rockets. 1- 135 - (35-3 (New)): Accept SUBMITrER: Walter SmitHe Ill, FMANA COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Comment RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 3-1.4 and 3-i ,5 and insert 1-125 (Log #142). ~ffter 33-3.1.3 of NFPA 1 and renumber as necessary. SUBSTANTIATION: This information is vital to basic life safety and rovides the user essential information for field inspection. OMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. (Log #146) The extracted text is as follows: l- 131 - (31-1 Exception No. 3 (New)): Accept in Principle 33-3. 1.4 Enclosed spray booths ,and spray rooms shall be provided SUBMITTER: J. Patrick Miller: National Association of Rocketry with means of egress that meet the requirements of NFPA ]01, Life COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Safety (kJde. (33:3-1.4) RECOMMENDATION: Add new exception as follows: 33-3...... 1 5 S,pr-ty booths that ,are used.; exclusively for powder coatin. g Exception No. 3: High Power Rockets and High Power Rocket shall meet the requirements of (.,hapter 13. They shall be perrmtted Mouws designed, sold and u~d in compliance with NFPA 1127 (see to be constructed of suitable fire retardant combustible materi~ds NFPA 1127). where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Remlmber current Exception s Nos. 3 and 4 to 4 and 5. Exception: Listed spray booth assemblies that are constructed of SUBSTANTIATION: Recognition of accepted NFPA code for the other materials shall be permitted. (33:3-1.5) consumer use of High Power Rockets mad High Power Rocket Motors. (Log #37) COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. 1- 136- (333 (New)): Accept COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See O)mmittee Action on Comment SUBMI'I"rER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA 1-125 (Log #142) which the committee believes meets the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 sttbntitter's intent. RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 3-3.1 and 33.2 and insert after 33-3.2 of NFPA 1 :rod renumber ,as necessary. SUBSTANTIATION: Extracted Code requirement is vital infi~rmation fi)r field inspection by the user. (LOg #35) COMMITTEE ACTION: AccepL 1- 132 - (31-1.1): Accept in Principle The text to be added is as follows: SUBMITTER: Walter 5mittle lIl, FMANA 333.2.t Spray booths shall be installed so that ,all parts of the COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO. 1-69 booth are readily accessible for cleaning. (33:3-3.1) RECOMMENDATION: Add the following wording: 33-3.2.2 A clear space of not less than 3 ft (915 ram) shall be "The use of pyrotechnic special effects in the performing arts in maintained on all sides of the spray booth, This clear space shall be cot~jnnction with tlmatrical, musical, or any simil,'w productions kept free of any storage or combustible construction. hefore a proxinlate audience, performers, or support personnel, and Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not prohibit locating a any indoor display of pyrotechnics special effects shall comply with spray booth closer than 3 ft (915 nma) to or directly against an the re(tttirements of this chapter ,and NFPA 1126, Standard for the interior partition, wall, or floor/ceiling assembly that has a fire I ]se of Pyrotechnics befi)re a Proximate Andience." resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, provided the spray booth Insert the new language ,after 31-1.1.4 and renumber remaining can be adequately maintained ,and cleaned. sections. Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not prohibit h)cating a SUBSTANTIATION: Adding the above wording completes the spray booth closer than 3 ft (915 mm) to an exterior wall or a roof application of Chapter 31 having to do with fireworks. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. :~ssembly provided the wall or roof is constructed of nomcombustible COMMITTEE STATEMENT: ,gee Committee Action on (kunment material and provided tim spray booth can be adequately 1-125 (Log#142) which deletes specific extracted text for this m;0ntained and cleaned. (33:3-3.2) chapter. The committee believies this meets tile snbmitter's i~rtent.

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(La)g #38) ( Log #41 ) 1- 137 - (33-6.2 (New)): Accept 1- 140 - (33-8 (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle III, FMANA SUBMITrEIR: Walter Smittle III, FMANA COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69. RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 6-2.3 and insert fi~llowing RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 8-1 ,and place at the 33-6.2.2 of NFPA 1. beginning of this section. Number as 33-8.1 of NFPA 1 ,and SUBSTANTIATION: This information pertains to the quantity of renumber remaining sections accordingly. flammable and combustible liquid located in spray area and mixing SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 33, 8-1 pertains to maintenance room adjacent spray area. The information is needed for the user procedures and is important information to the user making during field inspections. inspections. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. The text to be added is ,xs fi)llows: The text to be added is as follows: 33-6.2.3 The quantity of flammable ,and combustible liquids 33-8.1 Mainten:mce procedures shall be established to ensure that located in a spray area or in a mixing room adjacent to a spray area all spray application apparatus and processes are operated and shall meet the reqnirements of Section 33-6.3. (33:6-2.3) maintained in accordance with the mmnffacturers' specifications and the requirements of this standard. Proper maintenance shall be the responsibility of the users of the appaI~atus and processes. ( 33:8-1 ) (h)g #39) 1- 138 - (33-7 (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle II1, FMANA (Log #42) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 1- 141 - (34-2 (New)): Accept RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 7-1.1, %1.2 and 7-1.3 and SUBMITTER: Whiter Smittle III, FMANA insert folh)wing 33-7.1 of NFPA 1. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBSTANTIATION: lnfi3rmation provides the user with what the RECOMMENDATION: Extract from NFPA 51B, 3-1.1 (a), (b), (c) fire extinguishing system shall accomplish. These requirements can and (d) and inert following 34-2.1 of NFPA 1. be checked during field inspections by the user. SUBSTANTIATION: Code requirementfor not permitting cutting COMMITTEE ACTIO N: Accept. or welding is importmlt to the user during field inspections. Basic The text to be added is as follows: information of what is permitted is basic code requirements for 33-7.1.1 For continuous spray application operations, activation of effective fire prevention and should be included as part of NFPA 1. the fire extinguishing system shall automatically accomplish all of COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. the following: The text to be added is as follows: (a) Activate a Ioc:d alarm in the vicinity of the spraying operation 34-2.1.1 Cutting or welding shall not be permitted: and activate the facility's alarm system, if snch a system is provided, (a) In areas not authorized by management. (b) Shut down the coating material deliverysysmm, (b) In sprinklered buildings while such protection is impaired. (c) Terminate all spray application operations, (c) In the presence of explosive atmospheres (e.g., mixtures of (d) Stop any conveyors into and out of the spray :u.'ea. flmnmable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air) or explosive (See 2ectiS o: ns 3!!~-7 .7 ;uld 33-7.8 for addithmal reqmrement.s for atmospheres that c:m develop inside uncleaned or improperly fixed powder application systems and fixed liqnid electrostatic prepared drnms, tanks, or other containers and equipment that have application systems.) (33:7-1.1) previously contained such materials or that can develop in areas with 33-711.2 Also for continuous spray application operations, a an accumulation of combustible dusts. manual fire alarm and emergency system shnt-down station shall be NOTE: For additional information on cutting and welding of installed to serve each spray area. When actiwtted, this station shall containers that have held flammable materials, see NFPA 327, accomplish all of tile functions listed in 33-7.1.1 (a) through (d). At St:mdard Procedures for Cleaning or Safeguarding Small Tanlcs and least one such station shall be within ready access of operating (_~nminers Without Entry, and AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe personnel. If access us this station is likely to involve exposure m Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers danger, an additional station shall be located adjacent u) an exit and Piping that Have Held Hazardous Substances. from the :u'e;,t. (33:7-1.2) (d) In areas near the storage of large quantities of exposed, readily 33-7.1.3 Air make-up ,'rod spray area exhaust systems shall not be ignitable materials such as bulk sulfirr, baled paper, or cotton. interlocked with the fire alarm system and shall remain fimctioning (51:3-1.1) during any fire alarin condition. Exception No. 1: Where the type of fire extinguishing system used requires that ventilation be discontinued, ,air make-up and exhanst systems shall be permitted t, be shut down and dampers sh:dl be (Log #CC11 ) permitted m close. 1- 142 - (34-3): Accept Exception No. 2: For powder coating systems, the requirements of SUBMITTER: Technical C, unmittee on Fire Prevention (~)de Section 33-7.7 shall be met instead of 33-7.1.3. (33:%1.3) COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 Also add section 7-6 as 33-7.8 so the referenced text in 33-7.1.1 will RECOMMENDATION: Replace 34-3.2.1 with the following: be available to the inspector. The text is as follows: 34-3.2.1 Design and C,onstruction. C~linders shall be designed, 33-7.8 Protection for Antomated Liquid Electrostatic Spray fabricated, tested, and marked (stamped) in accordance with Application Equipmem. Auu)mated liquid electrostatic spray regnlathms of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), application eqnipment shall be firrther protected by the installation Tr,'msport Canada (TC), or the Rules for the Construction of of an approved, supervised flame detection apparatus that shall, in Unfired Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, ASME Boiler :rod Pressure event of ignition, react to the presence of flame within one-half ((I.5) Vessel (.;ode. (51:2-!.1) second m~d sh:dl accomplish all of the following: Add a new A-34-3.2.2 as fi)llows: (a) Meet all of tile reqnirements of 33-7.1.1, A-34-3.2.2 For infi)rmation on markii~g and labeling of compressed (b) Disconnect power to tile high voltage elements in the spray and liquefied gas cylinders, see CGA C-7, Guide to the Precantion:u-y area and de-energize the system. (33:7-6) Labeling and Marking of Camlpressed Gas Conutiners. (51:A-2-3.1) Revise 34-3,2.4 to read: 34-3.2.4 Separate rooms or buildings used tbr gas cylinder storage shall be provided with natural or mechanical ventilation designed to (Log #40) provide a minimum of 1 cfin per sq ft (0.3 m 3/m2) of floor area. 1- 139- (33-7 (New)): Reiect Ventilation systems shall discharge a minimum of 50 ft (15 in) from SUBMITTER: Walter Smittle II1, FMANA intakes of air handling systems, :fir conditioning equipment and air COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 compressors. (51:2-2.2) RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA 33, 7-3.2 and insert following Add a new 34-3.2.7 as follows: 33-7.5 of NFPA 1. 34-3.2.7 CMcium carbine shall be stored in packages meeting DOT SUBSTANTIATION: This extract requires the discharge of the or TC regarlations. (51:7-1.1) extingnishing system to meet cert;dn performance criteria and the SUBSTANTIATION: These changes are to keep tile extracted field inspector can utilize the information to determine compliance. material from NFPA 51 into NFPA 1 current with the proposed 1997 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. edition. COMMI-TTEE STATEMENT: The committee does not feel this is COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. needed in field evaluations.

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(Log #74) Exception: Where flammable vapors or gases are present, vacuum 1- 143 - (Chapters 35 and 2): Accept in Principle in Part cleaners shall be listed for Class I and II hazardous locations. SUBMITTER: Jeffery W. sutton, IAberty Mutual Insurance 35-1.6* ,Static Electricity. All components of a dust handling system Company and machinery processing a combustible dust shall be conductive COMMENT ON PROPOSAL.NO: 1-69 mid shall be bonded and grounded. RECOMMENDATION: Revise as fi)llows: A-35-1.6 See NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity. 35-1 (~neral. 35-1.6.1 Where belt drives are used, the belts shall be of electrically 35-1.1 Equipment, processes ,and operations that involve the conductive rrmterial. manufacture, processing, Mending, repackaging, or handling of 35-1.6.2 Electrical. All electrical equipment and installations shall combustible particulate solids or combustible dusts regardless of comply with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. concentration or particle size shall comply with the applicable 35-1.6.3" In all areas where a combustible dust is handled or requirements of this (~)de and the provisions of this section and processed, the area shall be classified and all electrical equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable standard and installations in those areas shall comply with Article502or listed below where provisions of this section cto not specifically cover Article 503 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Gode, as applicable. conditions and operations. A-35-1.0.3 See NFPA 497B, Recoffmmnded Practice for the NFPA 61, Standard fi~r the Prevention of Fires and [}list Explosions Classification of Class II Hazardous (Classified) Locations for in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities, Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas. NFPA 65, Standard fi~r the Processing and Finishing of Aluminnm. 35-1.7 Ignition Sources. Smoking shall be prohibited in areas NFPA 120, Standard for Coal Preparation Plants. containing combustible dusts or combustible dusts handling NFPA 480, St~mdard fi)r the Storage, Handling and Processing of equipment. Magnesium Solids 35-1.7. l Welding ,and cutting shall comply with the applicable an d Powde rs, requirements of NFPA 51 B, St,'mdard for Fire Prevention in Use of NFPA 481. Stancktrd for the Production, Processing, Handling and Cutting :rod Welding Processes. Storage of Titanium. 35q.7.2 Grinding, chipping, and other ope1,'ations that produce NFPA 482, Standard tor the Production, Processing, Handling ancl either sparks or open flame ignition sonrces shall be controlled by a Storage of Zirco n inln. hot work permit system in accordance with NFPA 51B, Standard for NFPA 485. Standard fiJr the Storage, Handling, Fabrication, and Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes. 1 lse of Lithium Metal. 35-1.7.3 Fired equipment shall be located outdoors, or i n a NFPA 490, Code fi)r the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate. separate, dust-free room or building. NFPA {550, Standard for Pneumatic (~)nveying Systems for 35-1.8 Explosion Protection. Equipment used to store, process or Handiing (~:mlbustible Materials. handle combustible dusts shall be provided with explosion NFPA 651, Standard for the Manufacture of Aluminnm Powder. protection by one of the following means: NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions (a) oxidmlt concentration reduction in accordance with NFPA 69, in the Chemical, Dye. Ph~u'maceutical, and Plastics Industries. Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. NFPA 655, Sumdard for Prevention of Svlfur Fires and Explosions. (b)* deflagration venting. NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in A-35-1.8(b) [)eflagration venting design should be based on Wood Processing ~md Woodworking Facilities. information contained ill NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of NFPA 8503, Stan&trd fi)r Pulverized Fuel Systems. Deflagrations. 35-1.2 Permit required. (see Section 1-15) (c) deflagration pressure containment in accordance with NFPA 35-1.3 All dust producing machinery, such as grinding mills, 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. particle separators, sifters mixers, dryers, elevator legs, spouts, (d) Deflagration suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 69, boppers, enclosed conveyors, etc. shall be designed to be dust-tight. Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. 35-1.4 Foreign Materi~d Separators. Approved Magnetic or (e)* located in a room of damage limiting constrnction consisting pneumatic separators shall be installed prior to all initial bulk of interior walls capable of withstanding an explosion and exterior storage containers (i.e. silos, bins, etc.), shellers, crackers, crushers. walls designed to relieve during the explosion. grinding machines, pulverizers, and similar machines in which tile A-35-1,8(e) See Chapter 4 of NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of entrance of foreigu materials can create an ignition source. I-)eflagrations for further guidance. 35-1.4.1 Approved magmetic or pneumatic separators shall be (f)* dilution with a noncombustible dust to render the mixture installed :ffter equipment that is prone to losing meted parts such as noncombustible. If this method is used, test data for the specific sifters having metal screens come apart. dust mid diluent combinations shall be provided ,and shall be 35-1.5 Housekeeping. r)ust collection equipment shall be acceptable to file authority having jurisdiction. provided tbr processes where combustible dvst is libe~tted in normal A-35-1.8(f) This method is limited in effectiveness due to the high opev,,ttion. The dust shall be conveyed to a dnst collector. concentrations of inert material required and the potential for 35-1.5.1 Interior surfaces shall be designed to minimize ledges to separation during handling. Other methods are preferred. reduce the accumulation of dusts and shall be as smooth as possible 35-1.9 EqnipmentIsolation. Equipmentprovidedwith explosion to Pacilitate cleaning. protection in accordance with 35-1.8shall be provided with isolation 35-1.5.2" Equipment shall be maintained and oper-ated in a protection to prevent the deflagration from propagating between manner that minimizes the escape of dust. Regular cleaning connected pieces of equipment or propag~iting from a protected . frequencies shall be established for floors and horizontal surfaces, piece of equipment to the outside area or room. Isolation shall be such as duct~, pipes, hoods, ledges, and beams to minimize dust provided by one of the following means: accnu)nlatlOllS within operating areas of the facility. (a) * Chokes A-35-1.5.2 A relatively small initial dust explosion will disturb and A-35-1.9(a) See NFPA 654 Appendix A for illustrations of various suspend in air dust that has been allowed to accumulate on the flat chokes. stnTaces of a building or equipment. This dust cloud provides filel (b)* Rotary wdves in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 69, lbr the sec )ndary explosi m, which usu~dly causes the major portion ,Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. of tile damage. Reducing dust accumulations is, therefore, a major A-35-1.9(b) When rotary valves are installed in both file inlet and im.'mr in redncing the hazard in areas where a dust hazard can exist. outlet of eqnipment, care should be taken to ensure that the rotary A dust layer 1/32 in. thick can be sufficient to produce a dust cloud valve on the inlet is stopped before the unit becomes overfilled. in the explosive range (1/32 in. is about the thickness of a paper (c) Automatic fast acting valves in ,accordance with Chapter 7 of clip). NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. 35-1.5.3* Surfaces shall be cleaned in a manner that minimizes the (d) Flame front diverters in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA generation of dnst clouds. Vigorous sweeping, blowing down with 69, Stan&trd on Explosion Prevention Systems. steam or compressed air produces dust clouds and shall be (e) Flame front extinguishing system in accordance with Chapter 7 permitted only if the following requirements are met: of NFPA 69, St~mdard on Explosion Prevention Systems. (a) Area :uld equipment shall be vacuumed prior to blowdown. 35-2 Blowers. Blowers or exhaust fans shall be installed on proper (b) Electrical power and other sources of ignition shall be shnt fonndations and secured in a substantial manner. Dust shall not down OF removed from the area. pass through a fan or blower. For fans or blowers on the discharge (c) Only low pressure steam ( 15 psi) or compressed air shall be side of dust collectors, it is permissible to pass product through a used. tan, provided that ample clearance shall be provided between the A-35-1.5.3 Vacnum cleaning systems are preferred for this purpose. blades and the casing and that the normally expected dust 35-1.5.4 Vacnum cleaners shall be listed for use in Cl:~s* II concentration is below the minimum explosive concentration. All bazm'dous locations or shall be a fixed-pipe suction system with rotating elements shall be made of nonferrous material. The fan remotely located fan and collector installed in conformance with bearings shall not extend into the casings. Belt drives shall not be 35-2 and "~5-5. located inside the fan or blower housing. A clearance shall be provided between the shaft and casing.

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35-2.1 Fans and blowers shall be of sufficient size to assure (ca ?m ignition source such ~Ls an electrustatic discharge, an adequate. :dr veh)city and volume for the quantity of material to be electric current arc, a glowing ember, a hot surface, welding slag, conveyed ~er unit time and to keep the duct interior clean and tree fi'ictional heat, or a flame; ~ff residuaJ material. (d) Confinement 35-3 Duct Systents. Ducts handling combustible dust shall be Evaluation of the hazard of a combustible dust should be c~mstructed entirely of rigid noncombustible material, shall be of determined by the means of actual test data. The fi)llowing list adequate strength mid rigidity to meet the conditions of service :rod represents the factors that are more commonly used in determining installation requirements, and shall be properly protected where the deflagration hazard of a dust: subject to mechanical injury. All ducts, whether inside or outside of (a) Minimum dust concentration to ignite. bui'idings sb:dl be thoroughly braced where required and (b) Minimum energy required for ignition (joules). substantially supported by metal hangers or brackets and shall be (ca Particle size distribution. designed t~) affk)rd strength and rigidity against disruption. All lap (d) Moistt, re content as received ,and dried. joints shall be made in the direction of the air row. re) Maximum rate of pressure rise at optimum concentration. Exception*: Flexible hose to ~dlow material pick-up, flexible (f) Layer ignition temperature. connections for vibration isolation, ,and bellows for the free (g) Maximum explosion pressure at optimum concentration. movement of weigh bins shall be permitted if they are conductive (ha Electric~d resistivity measurement. and the equipment is bonded and grounded. (i) Dust cloud ignition temperature. A-35-3 Exception. See NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static (j) Maximum permissible oxygen content to prevent ignition. Electricity. Ca)mbustible Particulate Solid.* Any combustible solid material 35-3.1 All components shall be of ditst-tight design and coinprised of distinct p:u'ticles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or constrtlction and have a circul:u- cross section. chemical composition that generate combustible dusts dnring Exception: Rectangul,'u" ducts shall be permitted to be used if they handling. Combnstible particulate solids include dusts, fbers, fines, [)rovide sufficient strength and are designed to keep the duct chips, chunks, flakes or mixtures of these. interior clean and free of residual material. When used, rectangnlar A-2-1 Combnstible Particulate Solid. A definition of this breadth is shall he as near to square as possible. necessary, because it is crucial to address the fact that there is 35-4 Pneumatic Conveying Systems. Pneumatic conveying systems attrition of the material as it is conveyed. Pieces ,and particles rub shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 650, Standard fi)r against each other ~md coUide with the walls of the duct as they Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Handling Combustible Materials. travel through the system. This breaks the material down and 35-5 Dust C,ollection. produces a mixture of pieces and much finer particles, called 35-5.1 Continuot,s suction sh,'dl be provided for processes where "dusts". Consequently, we should expect every conveying system to combustible dust is liberated in normal operation, The dust shall be produce dusts, regardless of the starting size of the material, as an conveyed to dust separators or collectors. inherent byproduct of the conveying process. 35-5.2 Recycling of :dr from collectors to buildings shall be Deflagration. Propagation of a combustion zone at a velocity that is permitted if the system is designed to prevent both the return of less than the speed of sound in the unreacted medium. dust and transmi.~sion of energy from a fire or explosion to the Explosion. The bursting or rupture of an enclosure or a container building. due to the development of internal pressure from a deflagration. Exception: Recycling of air to the building shall not be permitted Hybrid Mixture.* A mixture of a combustible dust with either a under any circumstances when flmnmable gases or vapors, hybrid flammable vapor or gas or a combustible mist. mixtures or inert gvtses are involved. A-~-I Hybrid Mixture. The presence of flammable g:Lses and 35-5.2 Dust collection systems shall comply with all requirements of vapors, even at concentration less than tile h)wer flammable limit of NFPA 650, Standm'd for Pneumatic Conveying Systems fi~r Handling the flammable gases and vapors, will add to the violence of a dust-~fir ( ;ombusfi ble Materials. explosion. Flammable gases and vapors mixed with a combustible 35-5.3 Dust collectors handling combustible dusts shall be dust also c:m have the effect of lowering the minimum combustible provided with explosion protection by one of the fi)llowing means: concentration and/or the minimum ignition temperature of the (a) oxi~mt concentration reduction in accordance with NFPA 69, dust. Standm'd on Explosion Prevention Systems. SUBSTANTIATION: I have proposed a total rewrite of C~lapter 35 (b)* deflagration venting. If dust collectors are located inside, the to make it more consistent with the existing dust standards, to add ~ollector shall be located adjacent to an exterior wall and the provisions needed to control dust explosion hazards that are not ill deflagration vents shall be ducted outside throt,gh vent ducts not to the current document, deleted the reference to NFPA 91 as it does exceed 10 feet in length. not address explosion hazards and added some definitions to A-35-5.3 (b) [ )etlagratio n yen tin g design shou Id be based o n CJmpter 2 that are necessary as a resuh of the rewrite. information contained in NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle in Part. Deflagrations. Revise Chapter ?;5 as tbllows: (ca deflagration pressure containment in accordance with NFPA 35-1 General. Equipment, processes and operations that inw~lve 69, Standard on Exphasion Prevention Systems. the maimfacture, processing, blending, repackaging, or handling of (d) deflagration suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 69, combustible particulate solids or combustible dusts regardless of Standm-d on Exph)sion Prevention Systems. concentration or particle size shall be maintained in accordance re)* h)cated in a room of damage limiting construction consisting with tile applicable standards listed below. of interior wMls capable of withstanding an explosion and exterior NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions walls designed to relieve during the explosion. in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities. A-35-5.3(e) See Chapter 4 of NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of NFPA 65, Suutdard for the Processing and Finishing of Aluminum. Deflagrations for further guidance. NFPA 120, Standard ior Coal Preparation Plants. (f)* dilution with a noncombustible dust to render the nfixture NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. noncombustible. If this method is used, test data for the specific NFPA 480, Standard for the Storage, Handling and Processing of dust and diluent combinations shall be provided and shall be Magnesium Solid and Powders. acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. NFPA 481, Stancktrd for the Production, Processing, Handling and A-35-5.3(f) This method is limited in effectiveness due to the high Storage of Titanium. concentrations of inert material required and the potential for NFPA 482, Standard for the Production, Processing, Handling and sepm'ation during handling. Other methods are preferred. Storage of Zirconium. 35-5.4 Dust collectors shall be constructed of noncombustible NFPA 485, StancLard for the Storage, Handling, Fabrication, and materials. CJoth-type collectors sh:dl be provided with dust-tight Use of Lithium Metal. metal enclosure or their equivalent. NFPA 650, Standard for Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Additional Defnitions Needed due u) Rewrite Handling (.~)mbustible Materials. C,ombustible Dust.* tMay finely divided solid material 420 microns NFPA 651, Standard for the M:mufacture of Aluminum Powder. ¢~r sm;dler in diameter (material passing a U.S. No. 40 Standard NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions Sieve) that t)resents a fire or deflagration hazard. in the Chemic,'d, Dye, Pharmaceutical, and Plastics Inditstries. A-2-1 C,ombustible Dust. Any time a combustible dust is processed NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Suffur Fires and Explosions. or handled, a potential for deflagTation exists. The degree of NFPA 664, Standard fi)r the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in dettagration hazard will wiry depending on the type of combustible Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities. dust and processing methods used. NFPA 8503, Standard for Pulverized Fuel Systents. A dust explosion has four requirements: 35-2 SpeciM DefinRions. (a) A combustible dust.; Combustible Dust. Any finely divided solid material 420 microns (ha A dust dispersion in air or oxygen at or exceeding the or smaller in diameter (material p,'issing a U.S. No. 40 Standard minimum combustible concentration; and Sieve) that presents a fire or deflagration hazard.

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(;ombustible Particulate Solid. Pray confl)ustible solid material (Log #70) comprised of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or 1- 140- (35-1.1): Accept chemical con q)~)si tion tJmt pen crate c{ unbusfi hie dusts during SURMITTER: w.J. Bradfi)rd, Brookfield, CT handling. (kmtlmstible particulate solids include dusts, fibers, fines, COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 chil~s, chtmks, flakes or nfixmres of these. RECOMMENDATION: To tile list ofapplicable (lodes add: 35-3 Permit required. (see Section 1-15) NFPA 480 Standard fi)r tile Storage, Handling ,and Processing of Cl!m~ge the title of Chapter 38 to Explosive Materials and Magnesium. AJI lnl( Hliunl Nitrate. NFPA 481 Standard fi:)r the Production, Processing, Handling, and Add a new 3~2 to read: Tile storage of Anlmonium Nitrate in tile Storage of Titaninm. ti)rm of crystals, flakes, grains, or prills including fertilizer grade, NFPA 482 Standard for dm Production, Processing, Handling, and dynamite grade, nitrous oxide grade, wchnical grade, and otiler Storage of Zirconiunl. mixtures containing 60 percent or more by weight of ;mmlonium SUBSTANTIATION: These Stan&uds deal with metal dust hazards nitrate shall comply with NFPA 490, Code for the present with these materials. Storage of Punmonium Nitrate. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The conlmittee feels there are limimd COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See (lonmtittee Action on O)mment ff~cilities in any comrnnnity where these specialized processes occnr 1-143 (Log #74). and to extrm;t text fi-om only a couple of the standards could be misleading. Therelbre tile comnlittee is accepting tile comment in part and is listing tile appropriate standards for dust hazards. Inspectors dealing with any of tilese specialized facilities should refer (Log #63) to tile appropriate document directly fi)r any qnestions on 1- 147 - (35-1.3): Reject- compliance. SUBMITrER: Anthony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. NFPA 490 has been nloved u,~ chapter 38 ,~s ammonium nitrate is COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 not a dust problem and it is more appropriate in a chapter dealing RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph 35-1.3. Replace with with explosives. paragraph 8-1.l from NFPA 61. Paragraph 8-1.1 is as follows: "Dust on floors, structural members, and other surfaces shMI be removed concnrrently with operations." SUBSTANTIATION: Paragraph 8-1.1 addresses the problem--not (Log #64) just one of the solntions. Tile idea is to remove the dust 1- 144- (35-1.1): Reject concurrently before it accumulates enough to be considered a SUBMITTER: Anthony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. hazad, Dust collection, sweeping and suppressants are suitable. I COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 agree that dust tight casings are desirable--but may have to wait RECOMMENDATION: End the first paragraph in tile ffmrth line of during busy scions---such as harvest. The location then makes the tile paragraph--i.e., flame or spark period. decision--repair or an extra sweeper or two. Add a second sentence: COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. "Tile fi)llowing codes apply and govern." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Q)mmittee Action on (~)mment . SUBSTANTIATION: A.s presently worded--it is contitsing. Tile 1-143 (Log #74) which deletes specific extracted text in Chapter 35. words "...of this section and shall be maintained in accorckmce with tile standards. Listed below where provisions in this section do not spe~ ifically cover conditions and operations." It appears that NFPA 1 is usurping tile TC's. Exmnple: Paragraph 35-1.3, 35-1.4, 35-1.5, (Log #59) 35-1.8, 35-5, 35-5.1, 35-5.2, 35-5.3 are all covered in NFPA 61. No 1- 148 - (35-1.4): Reject reference is given in tile p:u'agraphs to die sonrce. A reference SUBMITTER: Andnmy G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. sll~mM be used. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMITTEE ACTION: Reiect. RECOMMENDATION: Delete 35-1.4 and replace with text from COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on (k)mment paragraph 5-5.1.2 and 5-5.1.2 Appendix. 1-143 (Log #74) which deletes :dl extracted text and references the SUBSTANTIATION: 5-5.1.2 covers the inmnt of paragraph 35-1.4. user to the appropriate document~ when the potential for dnst It also gives addition:d methods besides electro-magnets and baz:u'ds are present. pneumatic separators to accomplish intent of paragraph 35-1.4. (lomment--Except for electro-magnets, I'm tmaware of any listings that cover pneulnatic separators. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. ( Log #66 ) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Comnfittee Action on Oamment 1-145-(35-1.1): Hold 1-143 (Lxgg #74) which deletes specific extracted text in Chapter 35. SUBMITTER: C. Louis Kingsbaker, (2. L. Kingsbaker, hn;. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Revise 35-1.1 by adding a new sentence to read: (D N #58) "Installations made in accordavce with and meeting tile 1- 149- (.85-1.5): Reject requi reln en ts of the foil owing codes ;md standards shall be deemed SUBMITTER: Andlony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. to lie in compliance with this Chapter." COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Delete text mad replace with text from Ad,l the fl~llowing to tile list of codes and standards: paragraph 8-1.1 of NFPA 61. "NFPA 36, Standard tot Solvent Extntction PlanmF Paragraph 8-1.1 reads "Dust on floors, structural members, and Delete NFPA 490 from tile list. other surfaces sh:dl be removed concurrently with operations." SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 36, NFPA 61, and tile other codes and SUBSTANTIATION: The pantgraph is covered nnder NFPA 61. standards enuinerated here cont~dn specific requirements Paragraph 8-8.1 also allows other medmds to achieve dust control addressing tile fire and explosion hazards of combustible dusts. such :Ls snppressants and sweeping. Paragraph 35-1, :~s written does These reqni rements sin.mid take precedence over Chapter 35 or at not Rive these options. le;t~t be deemed equivalent. If the suggested wording is not COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. im luded, then the st;tie is set for conflicls hetween this Chapter and COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Comntittee Action on (:omment one or n-lore of tile l'ete'rence docnlnents, The requirements of 1-14,')) (La~g #74) which deletes specifc extracted text in Chapter 35. Chapter 35 should only be used where no other more specific code or stan~tard is awfi lahle. NFPA 490 should not be included in this list. /Mninonium nitrate is ilot :t colnbustible fnel, it is an oxidizer. It is not a "dusty" material; (Log #57) it is hygroscopic and particles tend to agglomerate. By itself, it does 1- 150- (35-1.6): Reject not p )sea dust exp os on hazard. SUBMITTER: Anthony G. Martino, (Largill, Inc, COMMITTEE ACTION: Hold. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Conmfittee Action on Gomment RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph 35-1.6 and replace with 1-143 (Log #74) which moves the reference to NFPA 490 to Chapter NFPA 61, paragraph 11-1.1, 1 I-1.2 and 11-1.2 Appendix. 38. The conmlittee want~ u:~ study whether NFPA 36 should be in SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 61 references NFPA 70. There is no this chapter (ill" IIOt. need to specifically reference tile grounding sections of NFPA 70. If file intent is to bring attention to the grounding sections of NFPA 70, I suggest that it be an appendix item or a FPN to direct attention to a specific paragraph in NFPA 70.

72 NFPA 1-- F96ROC COMtmTIXE ACTION- R~ect. COMMITTF.~ STATI~klENT: ,See Committee Action on Comment 1- 155 -(a~-~): geject (Log ~2) 1-143 (i_~g #74)wh ich deletes specific extracted text in Chapter 35. SUI~r'ITER: Anthony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Third sentence-.--change word "nonferrom'. to "nonsparking".' (Log #56) Sentence will then read--All rotating elements shall be made of t- !51 - (35-1.7 Exception (New)): Reject nonspa(Hng material. SUBMITrER: Anthony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc. SUBSTATION: Nonsparking is what is desired. Som~ people COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 . may consider stainless steel as ferrous. The proposed change in this RECOMMENDATION: Add an exception for Hot Work. Use wordkeeps the inteht~but allows stainless steel or any other wording from NFPA 61, pmagraph 11-2. (Note paragraph 11-2 includes satbsections andap1~ndix ). Add-exceptioniNo. 2 for Spark nonsparking steel alloy. _ : . . , , Producing Por~ble PowerToois and Propellani-Actuated Tools. COMMITIF~ ACTION: Reject. I. se NFPA 61 paragraph 1.1-~; subsections for wording. (~ange COMM~ STATEMENT: See Committee ActiOn on Comment wording Ref. eNo Smtking" to same wording as used m NFPA 61, 1-143 (Log #74) which deletes specific extracted text in Chapter $5. paragraph 11-6 and 11-6 Appendix. . . SUBSTANTIATION: Paragraphs 1 I-2, 11-3 and 11-6, includlnl~ ~b- paragraphs ,and appendix, in Iq-FPA61 covers the above items. I haven't anyproblems with the intent but the wor~ng should be as (l~tml) promulgatedby NFPA 61. 1- 156 - ( 35-5, 35-5.1, 35-5.2, 35-5.$ and 35=5.4): Reject COMMrI,FEE ACTION: Reject SUBMITJgl~: Anthony G. Martino) Cargill, Inc. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on C,onunent COMMENT ON- PROPOSAL NO: IX~0 1-143 (l~g #74) which deletes specific extractedtext in Chapter 35. RRCOMMlgl~DATION: 13e~ all.paragraphs as written. Replace with wordin'g from paragraph 8-3, including sulr~phs 8-3.1, 8-3.2, 8-3.3, g3.4, 8~3'..5, ~3.6, 8-3.7, g3.8, 8:3.8.1,8-3.g.2, 8-3:9, 8-3.10, and appendices m paragraphs 8-3.1, 8-3.5, 8-3.6, 8-3.8, 8-3.9 (Log aS~) and 8-3.10. All these paragraph numbers Are from NFPA 61, 1995 1- 152 - (35-1.8): Reject Edition. SUBM!'i~r~ AnthonyG. Martino, Cargill, Inc. SUlgSTANTIATION: Chapter 8 of NFPA 61, 1995 Edition covers COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 ' Dust Control, Section 8-3 of that chapter covers Dust ~tion., RECOMMENDATION: ,See NFPA 1, Paragraph 23~4. Systems. "Wordingfrom the NFPA 6!, 1991 Technical Commltiee Add reference in paragraph to refer to paragraph 23-4 in NFPA 1. should govern. SUBSTANTIATION: The paragraph, as written appears to include Example: PAragraph 35-5.3 came from NFPA 613, 1989 Edition. It grain silos, elevators, feed mills, dry starch, flour, etc. These are was expanded when NFPA 61B was combined with NFPA 61, 1995 included in NFPA 61 recommendations. Edition. The new NFPA 61 wording reflects the NFPA 61 Technical Ref.: Expiosion'Relief have been included in NFPA 61 andthere Q)mmittee's considerations re this topic. _is'n't any need to repeat. Also, prep BuUdings in:Sdlvent Extraction CO~ A~I'ION: Reject. Plants are m¢tuded in NFPA 36. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See C~mmittee Action on Comment COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. 1-143 (Log #°74) which deletes specific extracted text in Chapter 35. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Gomrt~nt 1-143 (I_x~g#74)'which deletes specific extracted text-in Chapter 35.

• (Log #86). 1- 157- (Chapter 40): Hold (Log #67) SUBMITI'ER: Jo e Versteeg, CT Dept. of Public Safety 1- 15.% - (35-1.8): Reject COMME/qT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 SUBMITrER: C. Louis Kingsbaker, (2 L. Kingshaker, Inc. RECOMMlr--NDATION: -Place Chapter 40 within Chapter 26 or add. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 other refueling such as CNG,~Service Stations, etc. to this chapter. RECOMMENDATION: Revise $5-1.8 to read: SUBSTANTIATI.ON: Chapter 40 addresses fueling, the only fueling ~ Where required, deflagration vents to relieve the overpressure of a discussed is aircraft fueling. It may make mbre sense to add£hapter ist explosion shall be properly designed, installed, and 40 requirements to Chapter 26. If chapter 40 is to remain additional mMn rain ed." fimling such as CNG, Service Station and the like should be added to SUBSTANTIATION: As stated in theproposed appendix sentence. this chapter or it is.confusing to the user. " - the use of a dusty material or dust producing process does not COMMITrEE ACTION: Hold. necessarily indicate an explosion hazard. The current language in COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee is holding this 35-1.8 requires deflagration venting anywhere a combustible dust cbmmertt as it addresses a number of document organization issues might be handled, without regard for whether a hazard actually which the committee wants to study for the next edition. exists. For example, rigorous application of 35-1.8 would require deflagration vents for bakeries (handling of flour), woodworking and cabinet shops (generation of wood chin), and dying operations (most organic dyes ,are in powder form). COMMITTEE ACTION: RejecL 1- 158 - (4~1.1.6 (New)): Accept (Log #43) COMMITTEE STATEMENT: ,See Q)mmittee Action on Comment SUBMITYER: Walter Smittle llI, FMANA 1-143 (La)g #74) which deletes specific extracted text in Chapter $5. COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Extract NFPA407, 3-6.3 and insert following 40-1.1.6.'2. New number should be 40-1.1.6.3. SUBSTANTIATION: This extract pertains to equipment not being (Log #60) positioned under trailing edge of upper wing of aircraft and is 1- 154- (35-1.9)z Reject tmportant prevention measures regarding fueling of aircraft. This informatioh is important to the field insl~ector.- SUBMITTER: Anthony G. Martino, Cargill, Inc, CO~ ACTION: Accept COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 I The text to be added isas follows: RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph 35-1.9 and replace it with 40-1.1.9.3 During overwing aircraft fuel servicing where aircraft fuel wording from NFPA 61, paragraph I ][~4and its appendix. system vents are located on the upper wing surface equipment shall SUBSTANTIATION: Paragraph 11-4 of NFPA 61 covers Static not be pofitioned under the ~aihng edge of the wing. (407:3-6.3) Electricity. This wordhag should be used, A reference should be made to NFPA 77, "Recommended Practice on Static Electricity." This reference is an appendix item. COMMFFTEF_, ACTION: Reject (Log #CO0) COMMITTEE STATI~IENT: .See Committee Action oh Comment 1- 159 - (41-1): Accept 1-143 (~g #74) which delete~ specific extracted text in Chapter 35. SUlLMrrrl~ Technical Committee on Fire,Prevention Code COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION" Renumber current 41-1.3 through 41-1.5 as 41-1.4 through 41-1.6 and add a new 41-1.3 as follows: 41-1.3 In buildings under construction, adequate escape facilities shall be maintained at all times for the use of construction workers. Escape facilities shall consist of doors, walkways, stairs, ramps, fire

73 NFPA 1 ~ F96 ROC escapes, ladders, or other approved metals or devices arranged in accordance with the general principles of the NFPA 101 insofar as SAMPLE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FIRE PREVENTION they can reasonably be applied to btfildings under construction. CODE (101:1-6.2.2) SUBSTANTIATION: Tiffs revisions is being made to NFPA 1 to The folh)wing sample ordinance is provided to assist a jurisdiction in briJ!g the document into line with proposedch,'mges to NFPA 101, the ad q)tif n )f this Code and is n(~t part of this (_k de. 1997 edition. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. ORDINAN( ]E NO. Pal ordinance of tile [jurisdiction] adopting the 1997 edition of NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code and documents listed in Chapter 43 ( Log #50) of that code; prescribing regulationsgoverning conditions 1- 160- (A-9-2.10 (New)): Accept hazardous to life ,and property from fire or explosion; providing for SUBMITTER: Southeast Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee the issu~mce of permifs ,and collection of fees; repealing Ordinance COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 No. of the liurisdictionl anit all other RECOMMENDATION: Add the appendix note from NFPA 101, ordinmaces ,and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a Life Safety Code section A-31-2.1. to A-9-2.10 of NFPA !. penalty; providin-g a severability clause; and providing for SUBSTANTIATION: To provide guidance to the user and enforcer publication; and providing an effective date. on the requirements of a crowd manager. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE [~overnine bodvl OF THE COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept. [jurisdiction} : - The text to be added is as follows: A-9-2.10 The training program in crowd management should SECTION 1 That the fire prevention code and doct,ments adopted develop a clear appreciation of factors of space, energy, time, and • by (~hapter 43, three (3) copies of which are on file and are open to infi~rmation, ,~s well as specific crowd management technicjues such inspection by the public in ~he office of the [jurisdiction's-~eeper of r-ecordsl of the tiurisdictionl , are hereby adopted and ~Ls unetering. Published guidelines on these factors and tecnniques are found hi the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, incorporated into this ordinance as fnlly as if set out at length Section I, Chapter 15. (101:A-31-2.1) herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the [jurisdiction] . The same are hereby adopted as the code of the (Log #CC10) [inrisdictionl for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing c)mditions hazardous to lift and pr-operty fxom fir-e or explosion and 1- 161 - (Appendix B iNew)): Accept providing for issuance of permits andcollection of fees. - SUBMITIT-II: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention (~gde COMMENT ON PROPOSAL NO: 1-69 RECOMMENDATION: Reletter existing Appendix C as Appendix SE(~ION 2 Any person who shall violate any provision of this Code D and add a new Appendix C as follows: or Standards hereby adopted or fail to comply therewith; or who shaU violate or fail to corhply with any order made thereunder; or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder; or failed to operate in accordance with any certificate or permit issued therbunder; and from which no appeal has been taken; or who shall fail to comply with such an order 5~ affirmed or modified by .or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed herein, shall severally figr each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a tnisdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $ nor more than $ or by imprisonment fi)r not less than days nor more them days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition o~TJ')~Tb-,l)enalty for any violation sh:dl not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a re:~gnable time; and when not otherwise specified the application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. Each day that prohibited conditions are maintained sh~dl constitute a separate offense. SECTION 3 Additions, Insertions, and Changes. That the 1997 Edition of NFPA 1 Fire Prevention Code is amended and changed in the following respects: List Amendments SECTION 4 That ordinance No. of [jurisdiction] entitled [fill in the title of the ordinance or ordinances in effect at the present timel and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in cbnflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5 That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause,.or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or tqnconstitutional, such decision shall not ,affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The lm:wernin~ bodyl hereby declares that it would have passed this oi:dinance; andeach section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any (glle or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. SE(~ION 6 Thatthe [iurisdiction's keeoerofrecordsl is hereby ordered and direc{ed to catme this drdinance to be published. [ NOTE. An additional provision maT be requhed to direct the humber of times the ordinance is to be published arid to s]~-ecify that it is to be in a newspaper in general circulation. Posting may_ also be required.] SECTION 7 That this ordinmlce ,and the rules, regulations, provisions, reqvirements, orders, and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force ,and effect [ tim-e oeriodl from mad ,after the date of its final passage and adopti~gn. SUBSTANTIATION: This sample ordinance was inadvertently left out of the printing of the 1992 edition of NFPA 1 and is being added as ,an appendix figr the benefit of persons wishing to adopt NFPA 1. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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