Report onProposals

2011 Annual Revision Cycle

NOTE: The proposed NFPA documents addressed in this Report on

Proposals (ROP) and in a follow-up Report on Comments (ROC) will only be

presented for action when proper Amending Motions have been submitted to

the NFPA by the deadline of April 8, 2011. The June 2011 NFPA Conference

& Expo will be held June 12–16, 2011 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition

Center, Boston, MA. During the meeting, the Association Technical

Meeting (Tech Session) will be held June 15–16, 2011. Documents that

receive no motions will not be presented at the meeting and instead will be

forwarded directly to the Standards Council for action on issuance. For more

information on the rules and for up-to-date information on schedules and

deadlines for processing NFPA documents, check the NFPA website (www.

nfpa.org) or contact NFPA Standards Administration.

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Public Comment Deadline: September 3, 2010

Information on NFPA Codes and Standards Development

I. Applicable Regulations. The primary rules governing the processing of NFPA documents (codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides) are the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects (Regs). Other applicable rules include NFPA Bylaws, NFPA Technical Meeting Convention Rules, NFPA Guide for the Conduct of Participants in the NFPA Standards Development Process, and the NFPA Regulations Governing Petitions to the Board of Directors from Decisions of the Standards Council. Most of these rules and regulations are contained in the NFPA Directory. For copies of the Directory, contact Codes and Standards Administration at NFPA Headquarters; all these documents are also available on the NFPA website at “www.nfpa.org.”

The following is general information on the NFPA process. All participants, however, should refer to the actual rules and regulations for a full understanding of this process and for the criteria that govern participation.

II. Technical Committee Report. The Technical Committee Report is defined as “the Report of the Technical Committee and Technical Correlating Committee (if any) on a document. A Technical Committee Report consists of the Report on Proposals (ROP), as modified by the Report on Comments (ROC), published by the Association.”

III. Step 1: Report on Proposals (ROP). The ROP is defined as “a report to the Association on the actions taken by Technical Committees and/or Technical Correlating Committees, accompanied by a ballot statement and one or more proposals on text for a new document or to amend an existing document.” Any objection to an action in the ROP must be raised through the filing of an appropriate Comment for consideration in the ROC or the objection will be considered resolved.

IV. Step 2: Report on Comments (ROC). The ROC is defined as “a report to the Association on the actions taken by Technical Committees and/or Technical Correlating Committees accompanied by a ballot statement and one or more comments resulting from public review of the Report on Proposals (ROP).” The ROP and the ROC together constitute the Technical Committee Report. Any outstanding objection following the ROC must be raised through an appropriate Amending Motion at the Association Technical Meeting or the objection will be considered resolved.

V. Step 3a: Action at Association Technical Meeting. Following the publication of the ROC, there is a period during which those wishing to make proper Amending Motions on the Technical Committee Reports must signal their intention by submitting a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion. Documents that receive notice of proper Amending Motions (Certified Amending Motions) will be presented for action at the annual June Association Technical Meeting. At the meeting, the NFPA membership can consider and act on these Certified Amending Motions as well as Follow-up Amending Motions, that is, motions that become necessary as a result of a previous successful Amending Motion. (See 4.6.2 through 4.6.9 of Regs for a summary of the available Amending Motions and who may make them.) Any outstanding objection following action at an Association Technical Meeting (and any further Technical Committee consideration following successful Amending Motions, see Regs at 4.7) must be raised through an appeal to the Standards Council or it will be considered to be resolved.

VI. Step 3b: Documents Forwarded Directly to the Council. Where no Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) is received and certified in accordance with the Technical Meeting Convention Rules, the document is forwarded directly to the Standards Council for action on issuance. Objections are deemed to be resolved for these documents.

VII. Step 4a: Council Appeals. Anyone can appeal to the Standards Council concerning procedural or substantive matters related to the development, content, or issuance of any document of the Association or on matters within the purview of the authority of the Council, as established by the Bylaws and as determined by the Board of Directors. Such appeals must be in written form and filed with the Secretary of the Standards Council (see 1.6 of Regs). Time constraints for filing an appeal must be in accordance with 1.6.2 of the Regs. Objections are deemed to be resolved if not pursued at this level.

VIII. Step 4b: Document Issuance. The Standards Council is the issuer of all documents (see Article 8 of Bylaws). The Council acts on the issuance of a document presented for action at an Association Technical Meeting within 75 days from the date of the recommendation from the Association Technical Meeting, unless this period is extended by the Council (see 4.8 of Regs). For documents forwarded directly to the Standards Council, the Council acts on the issuance of the document at its next scheduled meeting, or at such other meeting as the Council may determine (see 4.5.6 and 4.8 of Regs).

IX. Petitions to the Board of Directors. The Standards Council has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the codes and standards development process and the issuance of documents. However, where extraordinary circumstances requiring the intervention of the Board of Directors exist, the Board of Directors may take any action necessary to fulfill its obligations to preserve the integrity of the codes and standards development process and to protect the interests of the Association. The rules for petitioning the Board of Directors can be found in the Regulations Governing Petitions to the Board of Directors from Decisions of the Standards Council and in 1.7 of the Regs.

X. For More Information. The program for the Association Technical Meeting (as well as the NFPA website as information becomes available) should be consulted for the date on which each report scheduled for consideration at the meeting will be presented. For copies of the ROP and ROC as well as more information on NFPA rules and for up-to-date information on schedules and deadlines for processing NFPA documents, check the NFPA website (www.nfpa.org) or contact NFPA Codes & Standards Administration at (617) 984-7246.

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2011 Annual Revision Cycle ROP Contents

by NFPA Numerical Designation

Note: Documents appear in numerical order.

NFPA No. Type Action Title Page No.

1 P Fire Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

3 N Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and

Life Safety Systems ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1

15 P Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection ........................................................................ 15-1

30 P Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code .................................................................................................... 30-1

30A P Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages ................................................................. 30A-1

54 P National Fuel Gas Code .................................................................................................................................. 54-1

59 P Utility LP-Gas Plant Code .............................................................................................................................. 59-1

70E® P Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®........................................................................................ 70E-1

80A P Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures ................................... 80A-1

90A P Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems ............................................... 90A-1

90B P Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems ................................... 90B-1

92 N Standard for Smoke Management Systems .................................................................................................... 92-1

92A W Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences ................................... 92A-1

92B W Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces .......................................... 92B-1

99 P Standard for Health Care Facilities ................................................................................................................. 99-1

(will be redesignated as NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code)

101® P Life Safety Code® .......................................................................................................................................... 101-1

220 P Standard on Types on Building Construction ............................................................................................... 220-1

221 P Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls ............................................. 221-1

232 P Standard for the Protection of Records ......................................................................................................... 232-1

318 P Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities .......................................................... 318-1

407 P Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing ............................................................................................................. 407-1

414 P Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles ............................................................................ 414-1

484 C Standard for Combustible Metals ................................................................................................................. 484-1

664 P Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and

Woodworking Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 664-1

703 P Standard for Fire-Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials .............. 703-1

704 P Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response ................... 704-1

720 P Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment .................... 720-1

790 N Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies ............................................................. 790-1

791 N Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation .......................... 791-1

820 P Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities ........................................ 820-1

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1081 P Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications ................................................ 1081-1

1125 P Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors .......................................... 1125-1

1141 P Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Suburban and Rural Areas ........... 1141-1

(will be redesignated as NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development

in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas)

1142 P Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting ........................................................... 1142-1

2112 P Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire .......... 2112-1

2113 P Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection

of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire ................................................................................................. 2113-1

(will be redesignated as NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of

Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel)

5000® P Building Construction and Safety Code® ................................................................................................... 5000-1

TYPES OF ACTION

P Partial Revision C Complete Revision N New Document R Reconfirmation W Withdrawal

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2011 Annual Revision Cycle ROP

Committees Reporting

Type Action Page No.

Air Conditioning

90A Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems P 90A-1

90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems P 90B-1

Aircraft Fuel Servicing

407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing P 407-1

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

414 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles P 414-1

Automotive and Marine Service Stations

30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages P 30A-1

Building Code

5000 Building Construction and Safety Code® P 5000-1

Building Construction

220 Standard on Types of Building Construction P 220-1

221 Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls P 221-1

Structures, Construction, and Materials

703 Standard for Fire-Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials P 703-1

Classification and Properties of Hazardous Chemical Data

704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response P 704-1

Cleanrooms

318 Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities P 318-1

Combustible Metals and Metal Dusts

484 Standard for Combustible Metals C 484-1

Commissioning Fire Protection Systems

3 Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

N 3-1

Electrical Equipment Evaluation

790 Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies N 790-1

791 Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation N 791-1

Electrical Safety in the Workplace

70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® P 70E-1

Exposure Fire Protection

80A Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures P 80A-1

Fire Code

1 Fire Code P 1-1

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code P 30-1

Flash Fire Protective Garments

2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire P 2112-1

2113 Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

P

2113-1

Forest and Rural Fire Protection

1141 Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Suburban and Rural Areas P 1141-1

1142 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting P 1142-1

Health Care Facilities

99 Standard for Health Care Facilities P 99-1

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LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants

59 Utility LP-Gas Plant Code P 59-1

National Fuel Gas Code

54 National Fuel Gas Code P 54-1

Professional Qualifications

Industrial Fire Brigades Professional Qualifications

1081 Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications P 1081-1

Pyrotechnics

1125 Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors P

1125-1

Record Protection

232 Standard for the Protection of Records P 232-1

Safety to Life

101® Life Safety Code® P 101-1

Signaling Systems for the Protection of Life and Property

Carbon Monoxide Detection

720 Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment P 720-1

Smoke Management Systems

92 Standard for Smoke Management Systems N 92-1

92A Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences W 92A-1

92B Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces W 92B-1

Wastewater Treatment Plants

820 Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities P 820-1

Water Spray Fixed Systems

15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection P 15-1

Wood and Cellulosic Materials Processing

664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

P 77-1

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COMMITTEE MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS1,2,3,4

The following classifications apply to Committee members and represent their principal interest in the activity of the

Committee.

1. M Manufacturer: A representative of a maker or marketer of a product, assembly, or system, or portion thereof,

that is affected by the standard.

2. U User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the

standard.

3. IM Installer/Maintainer: A representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product,

assembly, or system affected by the standard.

4. L Labor: A labor representative or employee concerned with safety in the workplace.

5. RT Applied Research/Testing Laboratory: A representative of an independent testing laboratory or independent

applied research organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards.

6. E Enforcing Authority: A representative of an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces

standards.

7. I Insurance: A representative of an insurance company, broker, agent, bureau, or inspection agency.

8. C Consumer: A person who is or represents the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service affected by the

standard, but who is not included in (2).

9. SE Special Expert: A person not representing (1) through (8) and who has special expertise in the scope of the

standard or portion thereof.

NOTE 1: “Standard” connotes code, standard, recommended practice, or guide.

NOTE 2: A representative includes an employee.

NOTE 3: While these classifications will be used by the Standards Council to achieve a balance for Technical Committees,

the Standards Council may determine that new classifications of member or unique interests need representation in order to

foster the best possible Committee deliberations on any project. In this connection, the Standards Council may make such

appointments as it deems appropriate in the public interest, such as the classification of “Utilities” in the National Electrical

Code Committee.

NOTE 4: Representatives of subsidiaries of any group are generally considered to have the same classification as the parent

organization.

FORM FOR COMMENT ON NFPA REPORT ON PROPOSALS 2011 ANNUAL REVISION CYCLE

FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS: 5:00 pm EDST, September 3, 2010

For further information on the standards-making process, please contact the Codes and Standards Administration at 617-984-7249 or visit www.nfpa.org/codes.

For technical assistance, please call NFPA at 1-800-344-3555.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Log #:

Date Rec’d:

Please indicate in which format you wish to receive your ROP/ROC electronic paper download (Note: If choosing the download option, you must view the ROP/ROC from our website; no copy will be sent to you.)

Date 8/1/200X Name John B. Smith Tel. No. 253-555-1234

Company Email

Street Address 9 Seattle St. City Tacoma State WA Zip 98402

***If you wish to receive a hard copy, a street address MUST be provided. Deliveries cannot be made to PO boxes.

Please indicate organization represented (if any) Fire Marshals Assn. of North America

1. (a) NFPA Document Title National Fire Alarm Code NFPA No. & Year NFPA 72, 200X ed.

(b) Section/Paragraph 4.4.1.1

2. Comment on Proposal No. (from ROP): 72-7

3. Comment Recommends (check one): new text revised text deleted text

4. Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted): [Note: Proposed text should be in legislative format; i.e., use underscore to denote wording to be inserted (inserted wording) and strike-through to denote wording to be deleted (deleted wording).]

Delete exception.

5. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment: (Note: State the problem that would be resolved by your recommendation; give the specific reason for your Comment, including copies of tests, research papers, fire experience, etc. If more than 200 words, it may be abstracted for publication.)

A properly installed and maintained system should be free of ground faults. The occurrence of one or more ground faults should be required to cause a ‘trouble’ signal because it indicates a condition that could contribute to future malfunction of the system. Ground fault protection has been widely available on these systems for years and its cost is negligible. Requiring it on all systems will promote better installations, maintenance and reliability.

6. Copyright Assignment

(a) I am the author of the text or other material (such as illustrations, graphs) proposed in the Comment.

(b) Some or all of the text or other material proposed in this Comment was not authored by me. Its source is as follows: (please identify which material and provide complete information on its source)

I hereby grant and assign to the NFPA all and full rights in copyright in this Comment and understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of NFPA in which this Comment in this or another similar or analogous form is used. Except to the extent that I do not have authority to make an assignment in materials that I have identified in (b) above, I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this assignment.

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Mail to: Secretary, Standards Council ∙ National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park ∙ Quincy, MA 02169-7471 OR

Fax to: (617) 770-3500 OR Email to: proposals_comments@nfpa.org 5/14/2010

mailto:proposals_comments@nfpa.org

FORM FOR COMMENT ON NFPA REPORT ON PROPOSALS 2011 ANNUAL REVISION CYCLE

FINAL DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS: 5:00 pm EDST, September 3, 2010

For further information on the standards-making process, please contact the Codes and Standards Administration at 617-984-7249 or visit www.nfpa.org/codes.

For technical assistance, please call NFPA at 1-800-344-3555.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Log #:

Date Rec’d:

Please indicate in which format you wish to receive your ROP/ROC electronic paper download (Note: If choosing the download option, you must view the ROP/ROC from our website; no copy will be sent to you.)

Date Name Tel. No.

Company Email

Street Address City State Zip

***If you wish to receive a hard copy, a street address MUST be provided. Deliveries cannot be made to PO boxes.

Please indicate organization represented (if any)

1. (a) NFPA Document Title NFPA No. & Year

(b) Section/Paragraph

2. Comment on Proposal No. (from ROP):

3. Comment Recommends (check one): new text revised text deleted text

4. Comment (include proposed new or revised wording, or identification of wording to be deleted): [Note: Proposed text should be in legislative format; i.e., use underscore to denote wording to be inserted (inserted wording) and strike-through to denote wording to be deleted (deleted wording).]

5. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment: (Note: State the problem that would be resolved by your recommendation; give the specific reason for your Comment, including copies of tests, research papers, fire experience, etc. If more than 200 words, it may be abstracted for publication.)

6. Copyright Assignment

(a) I am the author of the text or other material (such as illustrations, graphs) proposed in the Comment.

(b) Some or all of the text or other material proposed in this Comment was not authored by me. Its source is as follows: (please identify which material and provide complete information on its source)

I hereby grant and assign to the NFPA all and full rights in copyright in this Comment and understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of NFPA in which this Comment in this or another similar or analogous form is used. Except to the extent that I do not have authority to make an assignment in materials that I have identified in (b) above, I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this assignment.

Signature (Required)

PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COMMENT

Mail to: Secretary, Standards Council ∙ National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park ∙ Quincy, MA 02169-7471 OR

Fax to: (617) 770-3500 OR Email to: proposals_comments@nfpa.org 5/14/2010

mailto:proposals_comments@nfpa.org

Sequence of Events Leading to Issuance of an NFPA Committee Document

Step 1 Call for Proposals

▼ Proposed new document or new edition of an existing document is entered into one of two yearly revision cycles, and a Call for Proposals is published.

Step 2 Report on Proposals (ROP)

▼ Committee meets to act on Proposals, to develop its own Proposals, and to prepare its Report.

▼ Committee votes by written ballot on Proposals. If two-thirds approve, Report goes forward. Lacking two-thirds approval, Report returns to Committee.

▼ Report on Proposals (ROP) is published for public review and comment.

Step 3 Report on Comments (ROC)

▼ Committee meets to act on Public Comments to develop its own Comments, and to prepare its report.

▼ Committee votes by written ballot on Comments. If two-thirds approve, Report goes forward. Lacking two-thirds approval, Report returns to Committee.

▼ Report on Comments (ROC) is published for public review.

Step 4 Association Technical Meeting

▼ “Notices of intent to make a motion” are filed, are reviewed, and valid motions are certified for presentation at the Association Technical Meeting. (“Consent Documents” that have no certified motions bypass the Association Technical Meeting and proceed to the Standards Council for issuance.)

▼ NFPA membership meets each June at the Association Technical Meeting and acts on Technical Committee Reports (ROP and ROC) for documents with “certified amending motions.”

▼ Committee(s) vote on any amendments to Report approved at NFPA Annual Membership Meeting.

Step 5 Standards Council Issuance

▼ Notification of intent to file an appeal to the Standards Council on Association action must be filed within 20 days of the NFPA Annual Membership Meeting.

▼ Standards Council decides, based on all evidence, whether or not to issue document or to take other action, including hearing any appeals.

The Association Technical Meeting

The process of public input and review does not end with the publication of the ROP and ROC. Following the completion of the Proposal and Comment periods, there is yet a further opportunity for debate and discussion through the Association Technical Meeting that takes place at the NFPA Annual Meeting.

The Association Technical Meeting provides an opportunity for the final Technical Committee Report (i.e., the ROP and ROC) on each proposed new or revised code or standard to be presented to the NFPA membership for the debate and consideration of motions to amend the Report. The specific rules for the types of motions that can be made and who can make them are set forth in NFPA’s rules, which should always be consulted by those wishing to bring an issue before the membership at an Association Technical Meeting. The following presents some of the main features of how a Report is handled.

The Filing of a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion. Before making an allowable motion at an Association Technical Meeting, the intended maker of the motion must file, in advance of the session, and within the published deadline, a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion. A Motions Committee appointed by the Standards Council then reviews all notices and certifies all amending motions that are proper. The Motions Committee can also, in consultation with the makers of the motions, clarify the intent of the motions and, in certain circumstances, combine motions that are dependent on each other together so that they can be made in one single motion. A Motions Committee report is then made available in advance of the meeting listing all certified motions. Only these Certified Amending Motions, together with certain allowable Follow-Up Motions (that is, motions that have become necessary as a result of previous successful amending motions) will be allowed at the Association Technical Meeting.

Consent Documents. Often there are codes and standards up for consideration by the membership that will be noncontroversial and no proper Notices of Intent to Make a Motion will be filed. These “Consent Documents” will bypass the Association Technical Meeting and head straight to the Standards Council for issuance. The remaining documents are then forwarded to the Association Technical Meeting for consideration of the NFPA membership.

What Amending Motions Are Allowed. The Technical Committee Reports contain many Proposals and Comments that the Technical Committee has rejected or revised in whole or in part. Actions of the Technical Committee published in the ROP may also eventually be rejected or revised by the Technical Committee during the development of its ROC. The motions allowed by NFPA rules provide the opportunity to propose amendments to the text of a proposed code or standard based on these published Proposals, Comments, and Committee actions. Thus, the list of allowable motions include motions to accept Proposals and Comments in whole or in part as submitted or as modified by a Technical Committee action. Motions are also available to reject an accepted Comment in whole or part. In addition, Motions can be made to return an entire Technical Committee Report or a portion of the Report to the Technical Committee for further study.

The NFPA Annual Meeting, also known as the NFPA Conference & Expo, takes place in June of each year. A second Fall membership meeting was discontinued in 2004, so the NFPA Technical Committee Report Session now runs once each year at the Annual Meeting in June.

Who Can Make Amending Motions. NFPA rules also define those authorized to make amending motions. In many cases, the maker of the motion is limited by NFPA rules to the original submitter of the Proposal or Comment or his or her duly authorized representative. In other cases, such as a Motion to Reject an accepted Comment, or to Return a Technical Committee Report or a portion of a Technical Committee Report for Further Study, anyone can make these motions. For a complete explanation, the NFPA Regs should be consulted.

Action on Motions at the Association Technical Meeting. In order to actually make a Certified Amending Motion at the Association Technical Meeting, the maker of the motion must sign in at least an hour before the session begins. In this way a final list of motions can be set in advance of the session. At the session, each proposed document up for consideration is presented by a motion to adopt the Technical Committee Report on the document. Following each such motion, the presiding officer in charge of the session opens the floor to motions on the document from the final list of Certified Amending Motions followed by any permissible Follow-Up Motions. Debate and voting on each motion proceeds in accordance with NFPA rules. NFPA membership is not required in order to make or speak to a motion, but voting is limited to NFPA members who have joined at least 180 days prior to the Association Technical Meeting and have registered for the meeting. At the close of debate on each motion, voting takes place, and the motion requires a majority vote to carry. In order to amend a Technical Committee Report, successful amending motions must be confirmed by the responsible Technical Committee, which conducts a written ballot on all successful amending motions following the meeting and prior to the document being forwarded to the Standards Council for issuance.

Standards Council Issuance

One of the primary responsibilities of the NFPA Standards Council, as the overseer of the NFPA codes and standards development process, is to act as the official issuer of all NFPA codes and standards. When it convenes to issue NFPA documents, it also hears any appeals related to the document. Appeals are an important part of assuring that all NFPA rules have been followed and that due process and fairness have been upheld throughout the codes and standards development process. The Council considers appeals both in writing and through the conduct of hearings at which all interested parties can participate. It decides appeals based on the entire record of the process as well as all submissions on the appeal. After deciding all appeals related to a document before it, the Council, if appropriate, proceeds to issue the document as an official NFPA code or standard. Subject only to limited review by the NFPA Board of Directors, the decision of the Standards Council is final, and the new NFPA code or standard becomes effective twenty days after Standards Council issuance.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1

Report of the Committee on

Fire Code

Ronald R. Farr, ChairMichigan Bureau of Fire Services, MI [E]

Rep. International Fire Marshals Association

Scott W. Adams, Park City Fire Service District, UT [E] Rep. Western Fire Chiefs Association Tony Apfelbeck, Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division, FL [E] Rep. NFPA Architects, Engineers, & Building Officials Section Jim Budzinski, Lake Worth, FL [E] Rep. International Association of Fire Chiefs Kenneth E. Bush, Maryland State Fire Marshals Office, MD [E] Jeffrey P. Collins, Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue, FL [E] Rep. NFPA Fire Service Section Douglas S. Erickson, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, VI [U] Rep. American Society for Healthcare Engineering F. Tom Fangmann, Sara Lee Corporation, IL [U] Rep. NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section Keith L. Farmer, The DuPont Company, DE [U] Robert Fash, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, NV [E] Reinhard Hanselka, aidi, Inc., FL [SE] Thomas W. Jaeger, Jaeger and Associates, LLC, VA [SE] Robert J. James, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., FL [RT] Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [U] Rep. American Petroleum Institute James K. Lathrop, Koffel Associates, Inc., CT [SE] Valeriano F. Martin, County of Maui, HI [E] Rep. Western Fire Chiefs Association Wayne D. Moore, Hughes Associates, Inc., RI [M] Rep. Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Joseph L. Navarra, Pepco Holdings Inc., DC [U] Rep. Edison Electric Institute Steven Orlowski, National Association of Home Builders, DC [U] James S. Peterkin, Heery International, PA [U] Rep. NFPA Health Care Section John A. Sharry, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA [U] Catherine L. Stashak, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, IL [E] Rep. Office of the Illinois State Fire MarshalRick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc., CA [M] Rep. Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control, Inc. J. L. (Jim) Tidwell, Tidwell Code Consulting, TX [M] Rep. Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association Randolph W. Tucker, The RJA Group, Inc., TX [SE] Wayne Waggoner, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc., TN [M] Peter J. Willse, XL Global Asset Protection Services, CT [I]

Alternates

Michael W. Ashley, Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control Inc., GA [M] (Alt. to Rick Thornberry) Carl F. Baldassarra, The RJA Group, IL [SE] (Alt. to Randolph W. Tucker) Timothy A. Bancroft, Integrated Engineering Services Inc., CA [SE] (Voting Alt. to IES Rep.)John F. Bender, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., MD [RT] (Alt. to Robert J. James) Lawrence Brown, National Association of Home Builders, DC [U] (Alt. to Steven Orlowski)

Shane M. Clary, Bay Alarm Company, CA [M] (Alt. to Wayne D. Moore)Alfred J. Hogan, Winter Haven, FL [E] (Alt. to Kenneth E. Bush) Jeffrey M. Hugo, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc., MI [M] (Alt. to Wayne Waggoner) Roy C. Kimball, Brooks Equipment Company, Inc., NC [M] (Alt. to J. L. (Jim) Tidwell) William E. Koffel, Koffel Associates, Inc., MD [SE] (Alt. to James K. Lathrop) John Lake, City of nesville, FL [E] (Alt. to Jeffrey P. Collins) Joseph M. Perry, University of California-Davis, CA [E] (Alt. to Valeriano F. Martin)Tony Sanfilippo, Michigan Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth, MI [E] (Alt. to Ronald R. Farr)Chester W. Schirmer, Aon/Schirmer Engineering Corporation, NC [I] (Voting Alt. to Aon Rep.) James M. Weigand, Carlsbad Fire Department, CA [E] (Alt. to Scott W. Adams)

Nonvoting

Robert Bourke, Lynn Fire Department, MA [E]James E. Everitt, Tualatin Valley Fire/Rescue, OR [E] Rep. Western Regional Fire Code DevelopmentJon Nisja, Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division, MN [E] Rep. North Central Regional Fire Code DevelopmentEddie Phillips, City of East Ridge Public Safety, TN [E] Rep. Southern Regional Fire Code DevelopmentWalter Smittle, Ripley, WV [SE] (Member Emeritus)

Staff Liaison: Gregory E. Harrington

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on a Fire Prevention Code that includes appropriate administrative provisions, to be used with the National Fire Codes for the installation, operation, and maintenance of buildings, structures, and premises for the purpose of providing safety to life and property from fire and explosion. This includes development of requirements for, and maintenance of, systems and equipment for fire control and extinguishment. Safety to life of occupants of buildings and structures is under the primary jurisdiction of the Committee on Safety to Life.

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the front of this book.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Fire Code is presented for adoption.

This Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Fire Code and proposes for adoption to NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2009 edition. NFPA 1-2009 is published in Volume 1 of the 2010 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

This Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Fire Code, which consists of 29 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1______________________________________________________________ 1-1 Log #CP1 Final Action: Accept (Entire Document) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Fire Code, Recommendation: Updated extracted provisions in NFPA 1 from other NFPA documents as follows: NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2008 2011 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2008 2012 edition. NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2008 2012 edition. NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2007 2011 edition. NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2007 2011 edition. NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2007 2011 edition. NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2004 2010 edition. NFPA 52, Vehicular Fuel Systems Code, 2006 2010 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenics Code, 2005 2010 edition. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2008 2011 edition. NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2008 2011 edition. NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2007 2011 edition. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2009 2012 edition. NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2008 2011 edition. NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2009 2012 edition. NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances, 2006 2010 edition. NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2004 2009 edition. NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 312, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 318, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, 2009 2012 edition. NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 2007 2012 edition. NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, 2006 2011 edition. NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 2012 edition. NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Suburban and Rural Areas, 2008 2012 edition. NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, 2007 2010 edition. NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2009 2012 edition. Substantiation: The proposal updates the extracted NFPA documents in NFPA 1 to the current editions in accordance with the NFPA Manual of Style. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-2 Log #14 Final Action: Accept in Principle (Entire Document) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Recommendation: Eliminate all references to NFPA 255 from the Uniform Fire Code and replace them by references to ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, and ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Also delete NFPA 255 from list of references, both in chapter 2 and in Annexes. Substantiation: This proposal simply eliminates the references to NFPA 255, which is slated for withdrawal. Note that the annex material extracted from NFPA 101 has been changed in NFPA 101 to eliminate references to NFPA 255.

Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise 10.20.1.2 as follows: 10.20.1.2* Light-transmitting plastics used for children’s playgrounds shall meet all of the following criteria: (1) They shall have a self-ignition temperature of 650°F (343°C) or greater when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929. (2) They shall have a smoke developed index not greater than 450 when tested in the manner intended for use in accordance with NFPA 255 ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or not greater than 75 when tested in the thickness intended for use in accordance with ASTM D 2843, Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics. (3) They shall meet the criteria of one of the following classifications: (a) CC1 — Plastic materials that have a burn length of 1 in. (25 mm) or less and flame extinguishment when tested at a nominal thickness of 0.060 in. (1.5 mm), or in the thickness intended for use, in accordance with ASTM D 635, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position (b) CC2 — Plastic materials that have a burning rate of 2 1/2 in./min (64 mm/min) or less when tested at a nominal thickness of 0.060 in. (1.5 mm), or at a thickness intended for use, in accordance with ASTM D 635 Committee Statement: The committee action accomplishes that which the submitter intends. It is noted that several references to NFPA 255 are found in Annex A, extracted from NFPA 101. Such extracted provisions will need to be revised through the NFPA 101 revision process. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-3 Log #122 Final Action: Accept (1.1.1(16)) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Tony Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: New text to read as follows: Add a new 1.1.1 (16) as follows: (16) Regulation of individuals or companies providing services related to fire and life safety. Substantiation: This additional item in the scope clarifies that the code is intended to regulate certain industries and activities related to fire and life safety services. This directly relates to certificates of fitness as listed in section 1.13. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 26 Negative: 1 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. Explanation of Negative: THORNBERRY, R.: The Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control (AFSCC) has some significant concerns regarding this increase in the scope of the NFPA 1 Fire Code with the terminology used in this new Item (16). After further review for the ballot, we have concerns that this scoping statement has far reaching implications and goes well beyond what is its apparent intent to incorporate the authority for the AHJ to require certificates of fitness based on Section 1.13. The way this item is worded, it opens the door for the regulation of almost anything that relates to fire and life safety being conducted by individuals or companies. This could even include employees of manufacturers of fire-resistive and smoke-resistive construction products and materials such as our members who provide advice and consultation to purchasers or specifiers of their products for use in building construction for fire and life safety protection, as an example. It can even encompass the services provided by consultants who advise on the use and application of fire and building codes as well. Therefore, we believe that this should be rejected and a more concise statement put forward to get at the intent of the proponent’s proposal.

______________________________________________________________ 1-4 Log #72 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.7.11) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Revise text in 1.7.11 as follows: 1.7.11 Plans and Specifications. 1.7.11.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to require plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the applicable codes and standards. 1.7.11.1.1 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the construction of any new building. 1.7.11.1.1.1 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the submittal of plans. 1.7.11.1.2 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the change of occupancy of any existing building. 1.7.11.1.3 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the alteration of the egress or fire protection systems of any existing building. 1.7.11.1.4 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ for other conditions as deemed necessary by the AHJ to determine compliance with the applicable codes and standards.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1 1.7.11.2 Permit Required. The AHJ shall be authorized to require permits for conditions listed in 1.7.11.1.1, 1.7.11.1.2 and 1.7.11.1.3. 1.7.11.2.1 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the permit requirements. 1.7.11.3 No construction work shall proceed until the AHJ has reviewed the plans for compliance with the codes and standards and the applicable permits have been issued. Revise Table 1.12.7(a) to include permit requirements for: Construction of a New Building Change of Occupancy Modification of an Egress System. Substantiation: The current language in 1.7.11 is very vague and does not address the most common types of situations where a fire model code should require plans review by the AHJ: 1. New building construction; 2. Change of occupancy and; 3. Modification of a fire protection or egress system. Each of these situations are so common and have significant potential for substantial code violations that they should be called out as specifically requiring a plans review. The implications for not conducting a plan review in these situations are very significant to life safety, property protection and firefighter safety. In fact, it is impossible to ensure compliance with the new construction provisions of NFPA 1 and 101 without conducting a plans review. These activities are basic necessities in order to ensure compliance with sections 1.1 scope, 1.2 purpose, 1.3 application and the Goals and Objectives of Chapter 4. As part of the control system, a permit should also be required for each of these activities. While table 1.12.7(a) already lists a number of different types of permits that are required for new construction or a change of occupancy, there is no blanket requirement for new construction or the other conditions. The "exception" for one- and two-family dwellings in 1.7.11.1.1 is appropriate as in many circumstances appropriate control mechanisms are already in place to assure code compliance of these structures. Finally, if a permit and plans reviews are required, construction activity should not proceed until the permit and plans review have been approved. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle (1) Revise 1.7.11 as follows: 1.7.11 Plans and Specifications. 1.7.11.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to require plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the applicable codes and standards. 1.7.11.2 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to construction unless otherwise permitted by 1.7.11.4. 1.7.11.3 The construction documents for each phase shall be complete in themselves, so that review and inspection can properly be made. Preliminary plans of the total building shall be submitted with the construction documents, and with sufficient detail, so that proper evaluation can be made. Areas and items not included in the phase to be permitted shall be shown as not included. [5000, 1.7.6.3.3.3] 1.7.11.4 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the submittal of plans. 1.7.11.5 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the change of occupancy of any existing building. 1.7.11.6 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ prior to the alteration of the means of egress or fire protection systems of any existing building. 1.7.11.7 Plans shall be submitted to the AHJ for other conditions as deemed necessary by the AHJ to determine compliance with the applicable codes and standards. 1.7.11.8 The AHJ shall be authorized to require permits for conditions listed in 1.7.11.2, 1.7.11.5 and 1.7.11.6, unless otherwise permitted by 1.7.11.9. 1.7.11.9 The AHJ is authorized to exempt detached one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures from the permit requirement of 1.7.11.8. 1.7.11.10 No construction work shall proceed until the AHJ has reviewed the plans for compliance with the applicable codes and standards and the applicable permits have been issued. ***** (2) Revise Table 1.12.7(a) by adding permit requirements as follows: Construction | For the construction of a building or structure | 1.7.11.2 Change of Occupancy | For the change of occupancy classification of an existing building | 1.7.11.5 Means of Egress | For the modification of a means of egress system in an existing building | 1.7.11.6 Committee Statement: The committee action does the following: (1) Renumbers the proposed paragraphs for compliance with the NFPA Manual Style. (2) Revises the proposal in 1.7.11.2 to address all construction, and not only construction of a new building. (3) Extracts provisions from NFPA 5000 for phased construction documents in 1.7.11.3. (4) Adds permit requirement for change of occupancy in 1.7.11.5 to allow the AHJ to evaluate the impact of such change and impose any applicable Code requirements. (5) Adds permit requirement for alteration of means of egress in 1.7.11.6 to allow the AHJ to evaluate the impact of such change and impose any applicable Code requirements. (6) Revises Table 1.12.7(a) as suggested by the submitter. The committee action should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C.

______________________________________________________________ 1-5 Log #24 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.7.14 and 1.17.15 Imminent Dangers and Evacuation (NEW)) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Eddie Phillips, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee Recommendation: Revise Section 1.7.14 as follows and insert a new Section 1.7.15: 1.7.14 Stop Work Order or Evacuation. 1.7.14.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to order an operation, construction or use stopped and the immediate evacuation of any occupied building or area when: such building or area has hazardous conditions that present imminent danger. (1) Work is being done contrary to provision of this Code or; (2) Work is occurring without a permit required by section 1.12 or; (3) An imminent danger has been created. 1.7.14.2 Whenever any work is being done contrary to provision of the Code, the AHJ is hereby authorized to order such work stopped. 1.7.14.3 Such work shall immediately stop until authorized by the AHJ to proceed. 1.7.15 Imminent Dangers and Evacuation. 1.7.15.1 When, in the opinion of the AHJ, an imminent danger exists, the authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to order the occupants to vacate, or temporarily close for use or occupancy, a building, the right-of-way, sidewalks, streets, or adjacent buildings or nearby areas. 1.7.15.2 The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work in order to mitigate the imminent danger. 1.7.15.2.1 Costs incurred by the authority having jurisdiction in the performance of emergency work shall be billed to the property owner creating such imminent danger. 1.7.15.2.2 Cost incurred in the performance of emergency work by the authority having jurisdiction shall become a lien against the property creating such imminent danger. Substantiation: This proposal revises the current section 1.7.14 to focus solely on “stop work” orders. New language is included that allows an AHJ to issue a stop work order for work without a permit. The code does not currently contain such language. Since “stop work” orders and evacuations due to imminent dangers are separate issues, evacuations have been inserted into a new 1.7.15. Language from NFPA 5000 has been utilized as a guide for the imminent danger and evacuation text, but is not extracted verbatim. Cost recover is included as an element as it is in NFPA 5000 and is appropriate based on mitigation responses required by the AHJ. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise Section 1.7.14 as follows and insert a new Section 1.7.15: 1.7.14 Stop Work Order or Evacuation. 1.7.14.1 The AHJ shall have the authority to order an operation, construction or use stopped and the immediate evacuation of any occupied building or area when such building or area has hazardous conditions that present imminent danger. any of the following conditions exists: (1) Work is being done contrary to provision of this Code. (2) Work is occurring without a permit required by Section 1.12. (3) An imminent danger has been created. 1.7.14.2 Whenever any work is being done contrary to provision of the Code, the AHJ is hereby authorized to order such work stopped. 1.7.14.3 Such work shall immediately stop until authorized by the AHJ to proceed. 1.7.15 Imminent Dangers and Evacuation. 1.7.15.1 When, in the opinion of the AHJ, an imminent danger exists, the authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to order the occupants to vacate, or temporarily close for use or occupancy, a building, the right-of-way, sidewalks, streets, or adjacent buildings or nearby areas. 1.7.15.2 The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to employ the necessary resources to perform the required work in order to mitigate the imminent danger. 1.7.15.3 Costs incurred by the authority having jurisdiction in the performance of emergency work shall be the responsibility of the property owner or other responsible party creating such imminent danger. Committee Statement: The committee action does the following: (1) Editorially revises 1.7.14.1 for compliance with the NFPA Manual of Style. (2) In 1.7.15.2, replaces "labor and materials" with "resources" which more accurately describes the intent. (3) In 1.7.15.3, replaces "billed to" with "the responsibility of" which more accurately describes the intent. (4) Deletes the proposed 1.7.15.2.2 which is outside the scope of the Code. The committee action should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1______________________________________________________________ 1-6 Log #25 Final Action: Accept (1.10) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Eddie Phillips, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee Recommendation: Delete the current Section 1.10 and replace as follows: 1.10 Fire Code Board of Appeals. 1.10.1 Establishment of Fire Code Board of Appeals. A Board of Appeals is established to rule on matters relating to the fire code and its enforcement. 1.10.1.1 Membership. 1.10.1.1.1 The members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing body of the jurisdiction. 1.10.1.1.2 The Board of Appeals shall consist of five or seven principal members and one ex officio member representative the authority having jurisdiction. Each principal member shall be permitted to have an alternate with similar experience to serve in his or her stead when necessary. 1.10.1.1.2.1 The jurisdiction governing body shall have the authority to appoint alternates who shall serve when a principal member is unable to fulfill their obligations. Alternatives shall have the full authority and responsibility of principal members when serving in place of a principal member. 1.10.1.1.3 Members and alternate members shall be appointed based on their education, experience, and knowledge. 1.10.1.1.4 Members and alternates shall be appointed to a three year term. 1.10.1.1.5 Members and alternates shall be composed of individuals experienced in the following fields or professions: A. Engineering or Architectural Design B. General contracting C. Fire Protection contracting D. Fire Department operations or Fire Code enforcement E. Building Code enforcement F. Legal H. General Public. 1.10.1.1.5.1 Members and alternates shall not be employees, agents or officers of the jurisdiction. 1.10.1.1.5.2 Members and alternates shall be residents of the jurisdiction. 1.10.1.1.5.3 No more than one member shall represent the same field or provision listed in 1.10.1.1.5. 1.10.1.1.6 The representative of the authority having jurisdiction shall be an ex officio member and shall be entitled to participate in all discussions. The ex officio member shall not be entitled to a vote. 1.10.1.1.7 No member of the Board of Appeals shall sit in judgment on any case in which the member holds a direct or indirect property or financial interest in the case. 1.10.1.1.8 The board shall select one of its members to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair. 1.10.2 Rules and Procedures of the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations for conducting its business that are consistent with the provisions of this Code. 10.3 Authority of the Board of Appeals. 10.3.1 The Board of Appeals shall provide for the reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code and issue rulings on appeals of the decisions of the AHJ. 10.3.2 The ruling of the Board of Appeals shall be consistent with the letter of the code or when involving issues of clarity, ensuring that the intent of the Code is met with due consideration for public safety and firefighter safety. 10.3.3 The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to grant alternatives or modification through procedures outlined in Section 1.4 of the Code. 10.3.4 The Board of Appeals shall not have the authority to waive the requirements of the Code. 10.3.5 The Board of the Appeals decisions shall not be precedent setting. 10.4 Means of Appeals. 10.4.1 Any person with standing shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the AHJ to the Board of Appeals when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exist: (1) The true intent of the Code has been incorrectly interpreted. (2) The provisions of the Code do not fully apply. (3) A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. 10.4.2. An appeal shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction in writing within 30 calendar days of notification of violation. The appeal shall outline: (1) The Code provision(s) from which relief is sought and; (2) A statement Indicating which provisions of 10.4.1 apply and; (3) Justification as to the applicability of the provision(s) cited in 10.4.1 and; (4) A requested remedy and; (5) Justification for the requested remedy stating specifically how the Code is complied with, public safety is secured and firefighter safety is secured. 10.4.3 Documentation supporting an appeal shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction at least seven calendar days prior to the board of appeals hearing. 10.5 Meeting and Records. 10.5.1 Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the chair, at such other times as the board determines and within 30 calendar days of the filing of a notice of appeal.

10.5.2 All hearings before the Board of Appeals shall be open to the public. 10.5.3 The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member on every question. Or if the member is absent or fails to vote, indicating such actions. 10.5.4 The Board of Appeals shall keep records of its examination and other official actions. 10.5.5 Minutes and records of the Board of Appeals shall be public record. 10.5.6 A quorum shall consist of not less than five members or alternates. 10.5.7 In varying the application of any provision of this Code, or in modifying an order of the authority having jurisdiction, a two-thirds vote of the quorum shall be required. 10.6 Decisions. 10.6.1 Every decision of the board shall be entered in the minutes of the board meeting. 10.6.2 A decision of the board of appeals to modify an order of the authority having jurisdiction shall be in writing and shall specify the manner in which such modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made, the reasons therefore and justification linked to specific code sections. 10.6.3 Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the authority having jurisdiction and shall be open for public inspection. 10.6.4 A certified copy shall be sent by mail or delivered in person to the appellant, and a copy shall be publicly posted in the office of the authority having jurisdiction for two weeks after filing. 10.6.5 The decision of the board shall be final, subject to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have through legal, equity, or other avenues of appeal or petition. 10.6.6 If a decision of the board reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the authority having jurisdiction, or varies the application of any provision of this Code, the authority having jurisdiction shall take action immediately in accordance with such decision. Substantiation: The proposal rewrites the entire Section 1.10 Board of Appeals. This proposal: 1. Clarifies some of the irregularities in the current language such as specifying a minimum quorum but no minimum members. 2. Attempts to reconcile some of the current language in NFPA 1 with the BOA language in NFPA 5000. 3. Reformats and retains most of the text in the current NFPA 1 to allow for a clearer flow of the appeal process and associated code language regarding the board. 4. Provides added specifics in the section 1.10 so the code can be adopted and enforced “as is” without requiring local amendments to clarify certain lacking sections of Section 1.10. 5. Requires a “supermajority” for the BOA to overturn an AHJ. 6. Clarifies that alternates may act on behalf of a principal. 7. Clarifies the responsibilities of the appellant and the board. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-7 Log #50 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.10) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Tony Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: Delete the current section 1.10 and replace as follows: 1.10 Fire Code Board of Appeals 1.10.1 Establishment of Fire Code Board of Appeals. A Board of Appeals is established to rule on matters relating to the fire code and its enforcement. 1.10.1.1 Membership. 1.10.1.1.1 The members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing body of the jurisdiction. 1.10.1.1.2 The Board of Appeals shall consist of five or seven principal members and one ex officio member representative the authority having jurisdiction. Each principal member shall be permitted to have an alternate with similar experience to serve in his or her stead when necessary. 1.10.1.1.2.1 The jurisdiction governing body shall have the authority to appoint alternates who shall serve when a principal member is unable to fulfill their obligations. Alternative shall have the full authority and responsible of principal members when serving in place of a principal member. 1.10.1.1.3 Members and alternate members shall be appointed based on their education, experience, and knowledge. 1.10.1.1.4 Members and alternates shall be appointed to a three year term. 1.10.1.1.5 Members and alternates shall be composed of individuals experienced in the following fields or professions: A. Engineering or Architectural Design B. General contracting C. Fire Protection contracting D. Fire Department operations or Fire Code enforcement E. Building Code enforcement F. Legal G. General Public 1.10.1.1.5.1 Members and alternates shall not be employees, agents or officers of the jurisdiction. 1.10.1.1.5.2 Members and alternates shall be residents of the jurisdiction.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1 1.10.1.1.5.3 No more than one member shall represent the same field or provision listed in 1.10.1.1.5. 1.10.1.1.6 The representative of the authority having jurisdiction shall be an ex officio member and shall be entitled to participate in all discussions. The ex officio member shall not be entitled to a vote. 1.10.1.1.7 No member of the Board of Appeals shall sit in judgment on any case in which the member holds a direct or indirect property or financial interest in the case. 1.10.1.1.8 The board shall select one of its members to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair. 1.10.2 Rules and Procedures of the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to establish rules and regulations for conducting its business that are consistent with the provisions of this Code. 10.3 Authority of the Board of Appeals 10.3.1 The Board of Appeals shall provide for the reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code and issue rulings on appeals of the decisions of the AHJ. 10.3.2 The ruling of the Board of Appeals shall be consistent with the letter of the code or when involving issues of clarity, ensure that the intent of the Code is met with due consideration for public safety and firefighter safety. 10.3.3 The Board of Appeals shall not have the authority to grant alternatives or modification through procedures outlined in Section 1.4 of the Code. 10.3.4 The Board of Appeals shall not have the authority to waive the requirements of the Code. 10.3.5 The Board of the Appeals decisions shall not be precedent setting. 10.4 Means of Appeals. 10.4.1 Any person with standing shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the AHJ to the Board of Appeals when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exist: (1) The true Intent of the Code has been incorrectly interpreted. (2) The provisions of the Code do not fully apply. (3) A decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. 10.4.2. An appeal shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction in writing within 30 calendar days of notification of violation. The appeal shall outline: (1) The Code provision(s) from which relief is sought and; (2) A statement Indicating which provisions of 10.4.1 apply and; (3) Justification as to the applicability of the provision(s) cited in 10.4.1 and; (4) A requested remedy and; (5) Justification for the requested remedy stating specifically how the Code is complied with, public safety is secured and firefighter safety is secured. 10.4.3 Documentation supporting an appeal shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction at least seven calendar days prior to the board of appeal hearing. 10.5 Meeting and Records. 10.5.1 Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the chair, at such other times as the board determines and within 30 calendar days of the filing of a notice of appeal. 10.5.2 All hearings before the Board of Appeals shall be open to the public. 10.5.3 The Board of Appeals shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member on every question. Or if the member is absent or fails to vote, indicating such actions. 10.5.4 The Board of Appeals shall keep records of its examination and other official actions. 10.5.5 Minutes and records of the Board of Appeals shall be public record. 10.5.6 A quorum shall consist of not less than five members or alternates. 10.5.7 In varying the application of any provision of this Code, or in modifying an order of the authority having jurisdiction, a two-thirds vote of the quorum shall be required. 10.6 Decisions 10.6.1 Every decision of the board shall be entered in the minutes of the board meeting. 10.6.2 A decision of the board of appeals to modify an order of the authority having jurisdiction shall be in writing and shall specify the manner in which such modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made, the reasons therefore and justification linked to specific code sections. 10.6.3 Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the authority having jurisdiction and shall be open for public inspection. 10.6.4 A certified copy shall be sent by mail or delivered in person to the appellant, and a copy shall be publically posted in the office of the authority having jurisdiction for two weeks after filing. 10.6.5 The decision of the board shall be final, subject to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have through legal, equally, or other avenues of appeal or petition. 10.6.6 If a decision of the board reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the authority having jurisdiction, or varies the application of any provision of this Code, the authority having jurisdiction shall take action immediately in accordance with such decision. Substantiation: The proposal rewrites the entire section 1.10 Board of Appeals. This proposal: 1. Clarifies some of the irregularities in the current language such as specifying a minimum quorum but no minimum members. 2. Attempts to reconcile some of the current language in NFPA 1 with the BOA language in NFPA 5000.

3. Reformats and retains most of the text in the current NFPA 1 to allow for a clearer flow of the appeal process and associated code language regarding the board. 4. Provides added specifics in the section 1.10 so the code can be adopted and enforced “as is” without requiring local amendments to clarify certain lacking sections of section 1.10. 5. Requires a “supermajority” for the BOA to overturn an AHJ. 6. Clarifies that alternates may act on behalf of a principal. 7. Clarifies the responsibilities of the appellant and the board. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle See the action on Proposal 1-6 (Log #25). Committee Statement: The Committee Action on Proposal 1-6 (Log #25) should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-8 Log #62 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.12.3 (New) ) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Tony Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Insert a new 1.12.3 as follows and renumber the remaining: 1.12.3 Conditions of Approval. Any conditions of the initial approval by the AHJ of a use, occupancy, permit or construction shall remain with the use, occupancy, permit or construction unless approved by the AHJ. 1.12.3.1 The AHJ shall be permitted to require conditions of approval be memorialized via recording in the public records, as part of the plate, permit or other method as approved by the AHJ. Substantiation: Unique situations may result in the AHJ needing to approve a use, occupancy, permit or construction with a specific condition, such as those in 1.12.5.13(6). These specific conditions of approval need to remain with the use, occupancy, permit or construction for the length of the approval by the AHJ. Changes in the conditions of the approval may result in an unsafe condition or unanticipated hazards. Section 1.12.3.1 specifies that the AHJ may require the conditions of approval be memorialized. Examples would include easements, cross access, occupancy constraints, or other site configurations. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Insert a new 1.12.3 as follows and renumber the subsequent paragraphs accordingly: 1.12.3 Conditions of Approval. 1.12.3.1 Any conditions of the initial approval by the AHJ of a use, occupancy, permit or construction shall remain with the use, occupancy, permit or construction unless modified by the AHJ. 1.12.3.2 The AHJ shall be permitted to require conditions of approval be memorialized via recording in the public records, as part of the plat, permit or other method as approved by the AHJ. Committee Statement: The committee action replaces "approved" with "modified" in 1.12.3.1 as it more accurately describes its intent, and renumbers the proposal for compliance with the NFPA Manual of Style. The committee action should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C.

_____________________________________________________________ 1-9 Log #79 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.12.5.13) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Revise 1.12.5.13 as follows: 1.12.5.13 Permits shall be issued by the AHJ and shall bear the name and signature of the AHJ or that of the AHJ’s designated representative. In addition, the permit shall indicate the following: (1) Operation, or activities or construction for which the permit is issued (2) Address or location where the operation, or activity or construction is to be conducted (3) Name and address phone number of permittee (4) Permit number and date of issuance (5) Period of validity of the permit (6) Inspection requirements and other permit conditions (7) Name of the agency authorizing the permit (AHJ) (8) Date of issuance (9) Permit conditions as determined by the AHJ. Substantiation: This proposal clarifies the information required on the permit by: 1. Eliminating the requirement that the AHJ sign the permit. Many permits are now issued on-line and it is not possible for the AHJ to sign the permit. 2. Include the term “construction” as a potential type of activity that a permit maybe issued. In day-to-day operations, this is probably the most common type of permit that will be issued by the AHJ so it should be called out in the listing. 3. Deletes the requirement that the permittee’s address be on the permit. This provides no value to the user in the field. The address is replaced by a requirement that the permittee’s phone number be listed. This provides valuable contact information in the field. 4. Separates out the current (4) and (6) into two separate items for readability.

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Report on Proposals A2011 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 1Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise 1.12.5.13 as follows: 1.12.5.13 Permits shall be issued by the AHJ and shall bear the name and signature of the AHJ or that of the AHJ’s designated representative. In addition, the permit shall indicate the following: (1) Operation, or activities or construction for which the permit is issued (2) Address or location where the operation, or activity or construction is to be conducted (3) Name, and address and phone number of permittee (4) Permit number and date of issuance (5) Period of validity of the permit (6) Inspection requirements and other permit conditions (7) Name of the agency authorizing the permit (AHJ) (8) Date of issuance (9) Permit conditions as determined by the AHJ. Committee Statement: The committee action retains the requirement for providing the permittee's address on the permit, which is reasonable and useful to the AHJ. The committee action should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-10 Log #73 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.12.7(a)) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Revise text in Table 1.12.7(a) as follows: Automatic fire suppression System. For installation, or modification or removal from service of any automatic fire suppression system 13.1.1.1;50.4.2 Substantiation: Editorial to provide consistency with the standpipe provisions by including a permit requirement for the removal from service of such systems. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise entries in Table 1.12.7(a) as follows: Automatic Fire Suppression Systems - For installation, or modification or removal from service of any automatic fire suppression system* - 13.1.1.1; 50.4.2 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment - For Installation installation, or modification to or removal from service of any fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment* - 13.1.1.1 Fire Pumps and Related Equipment - For Installation installation of, or modification to, or removal from service of any fire pumps, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators* Committee Statement: The committee action accepts the proposed revision, and makes the same changes to the entries for fire alarm and detection systems and fire pumps. The committee action should meet the submitter's intent. Number Eligible to Vote: 29 Ballot Results: Affirmative: 27 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Bancroft, T., Schirmer, C. ______________________________________________________________ 1-11 Log #77 Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.13) ______________________________________________________________ Submitter: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Recommendation: Revise section 1.13.1, revise section 1.13.4, add a new Section 1.13.4.1 and revise the title of 1.13.12 as follows: 1.13.1 Authorization. The AHJ shall have the authority to require certificated of fitness and collect fees for individuals or companies performing the following activities: related to fire or life safety within the jurisdiction such as the following: (1) Use of explosive materials (2) (1) Blasting or demolition operations utilizing explosive materials (3) (2) Fireworks displays (1.3G) (4) (3) Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguishers (5) (4) Installation, servicing, or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems (6) (5) Installation or servicing of fire alarm or fire communication systems (7) (6) Installation, modification or servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems (8) (7) Chimney sweep operations (9) (8) Installation, inspection, or servicing of range-hood systems (9) Installation or servicing of private fire service mains and their appurtenances (10) Crowd management services required by the code (11) Utilization of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience (12) Installation, modification or maintenance of Liquefied Petroleum Gas or Liquefied Natural Gas Tanks or Systems (13) Installation, modification or maintenance of a medical gas system. (14) Installation, modification or maintenance of a standpipe system (15) Installation, modification or maintenance of a fire sprinkler system (16) Installation, modification or maintenance of a fire pump (17) Installation, modification or maintenance of a tank, well or drafting point for fire protection water supplies 1.13.4 Every individual or company applying for a certificate of fitness shall furnish evidence to the AHJ of a familiarity with codes, and standards,

construction practices and safety practices for which the certificate of fitness is issued. 1.13.4.1 The AHJ is authorized to utilize national certification programs in order to determine evidence of compliance with this section. 1.13.12 Revocation or Suspension of Permits Certificates of Fitness. Substantiation: The current list of items that may require a certificate of fitness is vague and provides little guidance with the AHJ as code specific language that can be readily enforced. This proposal: 1.) Eliminates the generic language of activities “related to fire and life safety within the jurisdiction such as the following:” with a specific list of activities that require a certificate of fitness. 2.) Deletes “Use of explosive materials” as this is already covered under “blasting or demolition operations: but adds “with explosive materials” as a qualifier. “ The intent of the current #2 is not to require a certificate of fitness for all demolition operations, only those utilizing explosives. 3.) Clarifies under the new #2 that the intent is for the utilization of display fireworks of the 1.3G type and not consumer fireworks. 4.) The revised #6 clarifies that the installation or modification of gas or oil burning heating systems should require a certificate of fitness. If the code requires a certificate servicing it should clearly require one for the installation or modification of a system. 5.) Items #9, #12 through #17 are new activities that should require a certificate of fitness as they are directly related to fire protection and life safety components in a building. 6.) Item #11 is included as it is unclear if the original intent was for “fireworks” to include utilization of proximate devices. Obviously, the utilization of these types of devices require professional judgment and training to conduct the activities in a safe manner. 7.) Item #10 addresses crowd management training. The code provides specific requirement for crowd managers and the AHJ should be able to regulate the education of these individuals via a certificate of fitness program. 8.) 1.13.4 is modified to ensure the fitness does not just ensure compliance with codes and