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AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on

Alternative Approaches to Life Safety NFPA 101A Second Draft Meeting

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 American Hospital Association

325 Seventh St, N.W., 7th Floor Owen Meeting Room Washington, DC 20004

1. Call to Order. Call meeting to order by Chair Joe Versteeg at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June

24, 2014 at American Hospital Association, Washington, DC.

2. Self‐introduction of Committee Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, see pg. 3.

3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. Approve the August 20, 2013 First Draft meeting minutes, pg. 5.

4. Second Draft Revision Process. Staff.

5. First Draft Committee Inputs (Trial Balloons) and First Revisions with Ballot Comments. See pg. 8.

6. Updating of NFPA 101‐2015 Referenced Paragraph Numbers in NFPA 101A‐2016 (CI‐

35). Staff.

7. Report of Task Group on Consistency in Use of Words Floors and Stories (CI‐38). Chip Carson. See pg. 93.

8. Report of Task Group on Smoke Detectors and Alarms (CI‐37). Pete Larrimer – Chair, Chip Carson, and Henry Kowalenko. See pg. 102.

9. Report of Task Group on Construction Safety Parameter. Pete Larrimer.

10. Report of Task Group on Evaluation of Over‐Sized Suites and Vertical Opening Protection of HVAC Penetrations. Henry Kowalenko – Chair, Chip Carson, and Pete Larrimer.

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11. NFPA 101A Second Draft Preparation. Public Comments posted to NFPA 101A document information page and appear as enclosure to this agenda, pg. 108.

12. Revalidation of Health Care FSES by Fire Protection Research Foundation Project. Mike

Crowley.

13. Revision Schedule and Future Meetings.

14. Other Business.

15. Adjournment.

Enclosures


Address List No PhoneAlternative Approaches to Life Safety SAF-ALS

Safety to Life

Ron Coté05/21/2014

SAF-ALS

Joseph H. Versteeg

ChairVersteeg Associates86 University DriveTorrington, CT 06790Fairfield, Connecticut Fire Marshal's Office

E 10/1/1994SAF-ALS

Ron Coté

Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

1/1/1991

SAF-ALS

Chad E. Beebe

PrincipalASHE - AHAPO Box 5756Lacey, WA 98509-5756Alternate: Lynn Kenney

U 4/15/2004SAF-ALS

Wayne G. Carson

PrincipalCarson Associates, Inc.35 Horner Street, Suite 120Warrenton, VA 20186-3415

SE 1/1/1990

SAF-ALS

Michael A. Crowley

PrincipalThe RJA Group, Inc.Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc.8827 West Sam Houston ParkwaySuite 150Houston, TX 77040-5399The RJA Group, Inc.

SE 03/03/2014SAF-ALS

Michael L. Edwards

PrincipalUS Architect of the Capitol3rd & D Street SW, Room H2-543D FHOBWashington, DC 20515

U 3/1/2011

SAF-ALS

Anne M. Guglielmo

PrincipalThe Joint CommissionStandards Interpretation Group18172 Goesel DriveTinley Park, IL 60487

E 10/23/2013SAF-ALS

Jonathan Humble

PrincipalAmerican Iron and Steel Institute45 South Main Street, Suite 312West Hartford, CT 06107-2402

M 7/1/1996

SAF-ALS

Hisham Saeed Ismaiel

PrincipalSaudi Oger971 4th District - Family HousingEl Shrouk CityCairo, 11291 Egypt

SE 03/03/2014SAF-ALS

William E. Koffel

PrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Alternate: Clay P. Aler

SE 1/1/1991

SAF-ALS

Henry Kowalenko

PrincipalIllinois Department of Public HealthOffice of Health Care Regulation525 West Jefferson Street, 4th FloorSpringfield, IL 62761

E 10/20/2010SAF-ALS

Peter A. Larrimer

PrincipalUS Department of Veterans Affairs323 North Shore Drive, Suite 400Pittsburgh, PA 15212

U 7/29/2005

SAF-ALS

Scott P. Morris

PrincipalCharlotte County Fire/EMS26571 Airport RoadPunta Gorda, FL 33982

E 03/05/2012SAF-ALS

Eric R. Rosenbaum

PrincipalHughes Associates, Inc.3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1652

SE 01/10/2008

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Address List No PhoneAlternative Approaches to Life Safety SAF-ALS

Safety to Life

Ron Coté05/21/2014

SAF-ALS

Aleksy L. Szachnowicz

PrincipalAnne Arundel County Public Schools2644 Riva RoadAnnapolis, MD 21401

U 7/1/1993SAF-ALS

Victoria B. Valentine

PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563-2164Alternate: Robert Upson

M 10/6/2000

SAF-ALS

John M. Watts, Jr.

PrincipalFire Safety InstitutePO Box 674Middlebury, VT 05753

SE 1/1/1991SAF-ALS

Robert A. Speed

Voting AlternateNorth Carolina Office of the State Fire MarshalEngineering Division, Evaluation Services Section322 Chapanoke RoadRaleigh, NC 27603Voting Alt. to NC State Fire Marshal rep.

E 10/29/2012

SAF-ALS

Clay P. Aler

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: William E. Koffel

SE 8/5/2009SAF-ALS

Lynn Kenney

AlternateAmerican Society for Healthcare Engineering117 Old Forge RoadScituate, MA 02066Principal: Chad E. Beebe

U 07/29/2013

SAF-ALS

Robert Upson

AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563-2164National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Victoria B. Valentine

M 03/03/2014SAF-ALS

Ron Coté

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

1/1/1991

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SAF-ALS First Draft Meeting Minutes Page 1

MINUTES

NFPA Technical Committee on

Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

NFPA 101A First Draft Meeting

August 20, 2013

Colombia, MD

1. Call to Order. Meeting called to order by Chair Joe Versteeg at 10:00 a.m. on August

20, 2013 at Koffel Associates Offices, Colombia, MD.

2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY

Joseph H. Versteeg, Chair Versteeg Associates

Rep.: Fairfield, Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Office

Ron Cote, Nonvoting Secretary National Fire Protection Association

Chad Beebe, Principal ASHE - AHA

Wayne Carson, Principal Carson Associates, Inc.

Helen DiPietro, Principal North Carolina Department of Insurance

William Koffel, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc.

Henry Kowalenko, Principal Illinois Department of Public Health

Peter Larrimer, Principal US Department of Veterans Affairs

Eric Rosenbaum, Principal Hughes Associates, Inc.

Aleksy Szachnowicz, Principal Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Victoria Valentine, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

GUESTS

NAME COMPANY

Andrew Holter National Fire Protection Association

Lennon Peake Koffel Associates, Inc.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT

NAME COMPANY

Michael Edwards, Principal US Architect of the Capitol



Jonathan Humble, Principal American Iron and Steel Institute

Scott Morris, Principal Charlotte County Fire/EMS

Michael Savage, Principal Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc.

John Watts, Principal Fire Safety Institute

3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the September 14, 2011

meeting were approved as written and distributed.

4. Lunch Menu. Lunch choices were made and the order placed for noontime.

5. The New Process. Staff referenced the complete package of PowerPoint slides provided

in the agenda. Staff provided an abbreviated presentation of the material related to actions

the committee could take at the First Draft preparation meeting. In the interest of time,

the remainder of the presentation was skipped as all committee members had recently

participated in other First Draft and Second Draft meetings so as to be familiar with the

new process.

6. NFPA 101A-2013 Annotated Version Demonstration. Staff demonstrated the annoted

version which is published in pdf with links from the document paragraph to the

commentary and return links from the commentary to the document paragraph.

7. NFPA 101-2015 Changes That Might Need to Be Reflected in NFPA 101A. The

committee spent considerable time reviewing the staff-prepared list of changes being

made for the portions of NFPA 101-2015 related to the occupancies for which FSESs

exist in NFPA 101A. See the First Draft ballot for First Revisions (FRs) drafted by the

committee. See the First Draft Report for Committee Input (CIs or trial balloons) drafted

by the committee so that a subject can be revisited during the Second Draft preparation.

8. Report of Task Group on Consistency in Use of Words Floors and Stories. Task

group chair Chip Carson reported. A Committee Input (CI) was drafted showing needed

changes. The committee will revisit the subject at the Second Draft preparation meeting.

Retain the task group on the agenda.

9. Report of Task Group on Smoke Detectors and Alarms. The task group consisting of

Pete Larrimer – Chair, Chip Carson, and Henry Kowalenko reported. A Committee Input

(CI) was drafted showing needed changes. The committee will revisit the subject at the

Second Draft preparation meeting. Retain the task group on the agenda.

10. Report of Task Group on Construction Safety Parameter. Task group chair Pete

Larrimer reported. Related First Revision (FR) drafted. The task group was discharged.

11. Report of Task Group on Evaluation of Over-Sized Suites and Vertical Opening

Protection of HVAC Penetrations. The task group consisting of Henry Kowalenko –

Chair, Chip Carson, and Pete Larrimer reported. Related First Revisions (FR) were

drafted. The task group was discharged.



12. Revalidation of Health Care FSES by a Fire Protection Research Foundation

Project. Chair Joe Versteeg reported. FPRF staff will convene a project technical panel

(PTP). A contractor needs to be found to do the work.

13. Updating of NFPA 101-2015 Referenced Paragraph Numbers in NFPA 101A-2016. Committee Input (CI) developed to permit the committee to revisit the subject at the

Second Draft preparation meeting once the numbering of paragraphs for NFPA 101-2015

has been finalized.

14. Problem Areas Where Changes Are Needed in NFPA 101A. The list of problem areas,

as flagged by staff, was addressed. Many of the issues were submitted as Public Input

(PI) from Koffel Associates. First Revisions (FR) were drafted.

15. NFPA 101A First Draft (formerly ROP) Preparation. All 28 Public Inputs (PI) were

addressed (resolved) with Committee Statements. A total of 33 First Revisions (FR) and

5 Committee Inputs (CI) were drafted. See the First Draft ballot and the First Draft

Report.

16. Next Meeting. The committee will meet to prepare the Second Draft for NFPA 101A in

the June-July, 2014 timeframe. The committee agreed that the meeting time should be set

for a full day. The committee agreed that the meeting should be held in the Washington,

DC area.

17. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Ron Coté and Kelly Carey


Committee Input No. 35-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Global Input ]

Update NFPA 101 referenced paragraph numbers throughout NFPA 101A to reflect the numbering of paragraphs in the 2015 edition of NFPA 101.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City: State: Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Aug 26 10:51:28 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This input is submitted as a Committee Input (CI) to open the subject for this revision cycle of NFPA 101A and permit the technical committee to create a Second Revision (SR) once the numbering of paragrahs in NFPA 101-2015 has been finalized. The paragraph numbers for NFPA 101-2015 were not finalized when the NFPA 101A technical committee met to prepare the First Draft.

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Throughout NFPA 101A standardize the alarm system terminology so as to use correctly, as done in NFPA 72, the terms smoke alarms and smoke detectors. The needed changes are shown on the attached document"Alarm_system_terminology_CI_37.doc".

Supplemental Information

File Name DescriptionAlarm_system_terminology_CI_37.doc


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address: City:State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Aug 26 13:28:01 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

Committee Statement:

Current text in NFPA 101A incorrectly uses the terms smoke alarms and smoke detectors. Numerous edits are needed to bring the terms into consistent use as intended by NFPA 72. This input is submitted as a Committee Input (CI) to permit the technical committee to revisit the issue during preparation of the Second Draft. The term heat detector will also need to be added in various places.

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Throughout NFPA 101A, make changes so as to use consistently and correctly the words floor, floors, story, and stories. The changes are shown on the attched document "Floors_stories_CI_38.doc".


File Name DescriptionFloors_stories_CI_38.doc.docx


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address: City:State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Aug 26 13:37:38 EDT 2013

Committee Statement


This input is submitted as a Committee Input (CI) to permit the subject to be revisited during the Second draft preparation. A task group addressed the issue and created a list of needed changes based on the 2010 edition of NFPA 101A. The committee will need to update the list based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 101A. The committee has more work to do and, therefore, the issue is not addressed by a First Revision.

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First Revision No. 25-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Global Input ]

In Section 2.2, do not update the NFPA publications to the most current that will be available when NFPA 101A-2016 is published. Instead, use the edition dates shown in FR 3. Although it is standard policy at NFPA to update the NFPA documents to the most current at time of publication, such procedure is NOT appropriate for NFPA 101A. NFPA 101A-2016 works directly with NFPA 101-2015. The referenced editions of NFPA documents in Section 2.2 of NFPA 101A need to be the same as those in NFPA 101 - and that is not necessarily the most current.


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City: State: Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Aug 23 09:23:39 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This FR is submitted as a Global Revision to help assure that the NFPA editorial procedure for updating NFPA document edition dates is NOT followed. The Global revision places the issue in the field for Revised/New Text (as contrasted with the field for Statement) so that it will be noticed. Also see the Statement associated with FR 3 on Section 2.2.

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15 Affirmative All0 Affirmative with Comments0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention

Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.




Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.




First Revision No. 8-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Global Input ]

Throughout the Worksheets of Chapters 4 through 9, change the footer from "(For use with NFPA 101A-2013/NFPA 101-2012)" to "(For use with NFPA 101A-2016/NFPA 101-2015)".


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address: City:State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Aug 07 11:43:40 EDT 2013

Committee Statement


The Worksheet footers are being updated so the user is advised that such worksheets are to be used with the 2016 edition of NFPA 101A which is designed to work with the 2015 edition of NFPA 101. Users of other editions of NFPA 101A need to use the Worksheets that are part of the edition of the document being used.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.




Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.




First Revision No. 1-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. 1.3.1 ]

1.3.1*This guide consists of a number of alternative approaches to life safety. Each chapter is a different system independent of the others and is to be used in conjunction with the 2012 2015 edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.



Committee Statement


Update the edition of NFPA 101 to which this edition of NFPA 101A applies.

Response Message:Public Input No. 2-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 1.3.1]

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Affirmative AllCarson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.




Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.

Affirmative with CommentBeebe, Chad E. While I agree with the edition change to the Life Safety Code something needs to be done about the date printed on NFPA 101A. Authorities having jurisdiction commonly require compliance with older editions of 101A. For example, since CMS has adopted the2000 edition of the Life Safety Code, they will only allow the use of the 1998 edition of NFPA 101A. furthermore, the references in the Life Safety Code always direct the user to use an earlier edition. Since there is no new material introduced in 101A, and it is solely based on the Life Safety Code, the edition year should be the same as the Life Safety Code. A change in NFPA policy needs to be made regarding this document.





1.3.4For further information on alternative approaches to fire safety, see “Systems Approach to Fire-Safe Building Design,” Section 1, Chapter 9, of the 20th edition of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook and the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, 3rd 4th edition, Section 3, “Hazard Calculations,” and Chapters 5–10 Section 5, Chapter 10 , “Fire Risk Indexing.”



Committee Statement


The change updates the SFPE Handbook reference to the current 4th edition. The words "Chapters 5-10" were changed to "Section-Chapter 5-10" as it means to reference Section 5 Chapter 10 and not Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

ResponseMessage:Public Input No. 3-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 1.3.4]

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, Henry




Larrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.




First Revision No. 3-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. 2.2 ]

2.2 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 edition.

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2013 edition.

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, 2013 edition.

NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 edition. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 edition.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 2012 edition.

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2012 edition.

NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2012edition.

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 edition.

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 edition.

NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments, 2010 2013 edition.

NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 20th edition.

SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, 3 4th edition.



Committee Statement





Although it is standard policy at NFPA to update the NFPA documents to the most current at time of publication, such procedure is NOT appropriate for NFPA 101A. NFPA 101A-2016 works directly with NFPA 101-2015. The referenced editions of NFPA documents in Section 2.2 of NFPA 101A need to be the same as those in NFPA 101 - not necessarily the most current.

Updating of SFPE Handbook reference to current 4th edition as used in 1.3.3.

NFPA 257 is added as it is being referenced in 4.6.5 by FR 16.Response Message:

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





2.3.1 ASTM Publications.ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, www.astm.org.

ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2013a .

ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2010b 2012a .



Committee Statement


The edition dates are being updated to the current edition at the time the First Draft was prepared.


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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Koffel, William E.Kowalenko, Henry





Negative with CommentHumble, Jonathan When using the NFPA 101 2nd Correlative Review Stage web page as a guide we find that the referenced standards for the NFPA 101 do not read identical to FR4. The difference is that ASTM E84 in the proposed NFPA 101 2015 edition is dated 2013, and not 2013a as proposed in FR4. Therefore, we recommend that the ASTM E84 edition read as ?2013? only.





2.3.2 SFPE Publications.Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 122 SW 620E , Bethesda, MD 20814.

SFPE Engineering Guide to Fire Risk Assessment.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The change updates the suite number.Response Message:

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.









2.4 References for Extracts in Advisory Sections.NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2012 2015 edition.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Edition year updated to reflect the extracted text's origin.Response Message:

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.




Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





3.3 General Definitions. (Reserved)See Section 3.3 of NFPA 101 , Life Safety Code .



Committee Statement


NFPA 101A is used with NFPA 101. It is the intent that the terms used in NFPA 101A be defined in the same way that such terms are defined in NFPA 101.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.









4.2.1Evaluate every fire zones using Figure 4.7(a) Figure 4.7 (Worksheets 4.7.1 through 4.7.11). Use the text portion (Section 4.3 through 4.6.13.4.3) of this chapter as a guide.


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address: City:State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Aug 20 11:36:09 EDT 2013

Committee Statement


This section is meant as a map related to process and not a mandate related to zone selection which is the subject of 4.3.2.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.




Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





4.3.2 Selection of Zones to Be Evaluated.4.3.2.1A floor that is not subdivided by horizontal exits or smoke barriers is considered a single zone.4.3.2.2The entire facility shall be divided into zones. There shall be no areas that are not in a zone.4.3.2.3For a complete evaluation, evaluate every zone in the health care facility individually.4.3.2.4Where the system is used to evaluate conditions unique to a selected number of zones, the entire buidling should be evaulated for compliance with the Life Safety Code and the FSES evaluation shall be completed on the specific zones where the condition occurs.4.3.2.5Most health care facilities have repetitive arrangements so that a complete picture can be developed by evaluating typical zones until all combinations are evaluated. The zones selected should include the following:

(1) Each type of patient zone having a different type of mobility, density, or attendant ratio, as specified in Worksheet 4.7.2

(2) Each zone that represents a significantly different type of construction, finish, or protection system

(3) Zones containing special medical treatment or support activities (operating suites, intensive care units, laboratories)

(4) Zones not involving housing, treatment, or customary access for four or more inpatients simultaneously who are incapable of self-preservation; such zones should be evaluated as follows:

(a) Any zone, whether or not used for patient egress, shall be permitted to be evaluated on the same basis as a patient use zone. In such case, the value of factor F in Worksheet 4.7.3 shall be assigned thevalue of factor L (“Zone Location”) from Worksheet 4.7.2. In such cases, Safety Parameter 10, “Emergency Movement Routes,” from Worksheet 4.7.6 shall be graded “deficient” if the exit capacity is less than that prescribed for the actual occupancy of the space and “<2 routes” if less than 75 percent of the prescribed exit capacity is present.

(b) If the zone is separated by 2-hour fire-rated construction from all patient use zones (including any members that bear the load of a patient use zone) and if any communicating openings through the 2-hour fire-rated construction are protected by 1 1 ⁄2 -hour fire protection–rated fire doors, the zone shall be permitted to be excluded from evaluation. In such case, that space shall conform with the portion ofthe Life Safety Code appropriate to its use. In addition, appropriate charges under Safety Parameter 8, “Hazardous Areas,” in Worksheet 4.7.6 shall be charged against other zones in the facility.




(c) Evaluation of any unoccupied floor(s) located above the highest floor used for health care occupancy is not required, provided each such unoccupied floor meets the construction requirements of 18.1.6 ( NFPA 101 ) for new buildings or 19.1.6 ( NFPA 101 ) for existing buildings, or if each unoccupied floor is protected by automaticsprinklers.

(5) Patient sleeping rooms or suites exceeding 1000 ft 2 (92.9 m 2 ) of floor area should be evaluated as follows:

(a) If the room or suite has a single exit access door, it should be evaluated as a single dead-end zone.

(b) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 5000 ft 2 (460 m 2 ) limitation of 19.2.5.7.2.3(A) ( NFPA 101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.

(c) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 7500 ft 2 (700 m 2 ) limitation of 18.2.5.7.2.3(B) or 19.2.5.7.2.3(B) ( NFPA 101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.

(d) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 10,000 ft 2 (930 m 2 ) limitation of 18.2.5.7.2.3(C) or 19.2.5.7.2.3(C) ( NFPA 101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.

(6) Patient care nonsleeping rooms or suites exceeding 2500 ft 2 (230 m 2 ) of floor area should be evaluated as follows:

(a) If the room or suite has a single exit access door, it should be evaluated as a single dead-end zone.

(b) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the 10,000 ft 2 (930 m 2 ) limitation of 19.2.5.7.3.2 ( NFPA101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.

(c) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the 12,500 ft 2 (1160 m 2 ) limitation of 18.2.5.7.3.2(A) or19.2.5.7.3.2(A) ( NFPA 101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.

(d) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the 15,000 ft 2 (1390 m 2 ) limitation of 18.2.5.7.3.2(B) or19.2.5.7.3.2(B) ( NFPA 101 ) should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite.



Committee Statement





Where a specific condition occurs in a limited number of zones, the FSES need only be prepared on specific zones. However, conditions elsewhere in the building impact the overall evaluation and therefore a Life Safety Code assessment shall be completed for the overall building. For example, in a multi-story hospital a dead end condition occurs in one smoke compartment. It is not necessary to prepare FSES worksheets for every zone in thebuilding.

Revisions to (5) are need as guidance to user who evaluates an oversized suite.

New (6) addresses patient care nonsleeping suites separately from sleeping suites as NFPA 101 has different size criteria for them.

Response Message:Public Input No. 4-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 4.3.2]

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First Revision No. 14-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. 4.6.1.1 ]

4.6.1.1Where the facility includes additions or connected structures of different construction, the rating and classification of the structure shall be based on one of the following:

(1) Separate buildings, if a 2-hour or greater fire resistance–rated separation exists between the portions of the building in accordance with 8.2.1.3 ( NFPA 101 )

(2) Separate buildings, if the additions and connected structure conform to the provisions of applicable sections of Chapter 18 or 19 (NFPA 101), whether or not separation is provided

(3) The lower safety parameter point score involved, if neither 4.6.1.1(1) nor 4.6.1.1(2) applies



Committee Statement


The proposed change is to correlate the concepts of separate buildings with the requirements in NFPA 101. NFPA 101 8.2.1.3 allows previously approved existing separations which might be less than the two hour fire resistance rating required by the current edition of NFPA 101A.

Response Message:Public Input No. 5-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 4.6.1.1]

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4.6.1.2The floor level used to determine the parameter value is the floor of the fire zone being evaluated. The construction type of the building for all stories is based on the lowest construction type anywhere in the building. The floor or zone is specified relative to, and beginning with, the level of exit discharge as defined in Section 3.3 (NFPA 101).



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Clarification of intent relative to NFPA 220.


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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Koffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.




Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.

Negative with CommentHumble, Jonathan 4.6.1.2 (Add word "classification" to second sentence.) The floor level used to determine the parameter value is the floor of the fire zone being evaluated. The construction type of the building for all stories is based on the lowest classification construction type anywhere in the building. The floor or zone is specified relative to, and beginning with, the level of exit discharge as defined in Section 3.3 (NFPA 101). Reason: The balloted text in the second sentence can have multiple meanings. For example, ?does the lowest construction type mean the lowest floor??, or ?is it intended to mean the lowest construction classification??. We propose to add the word ?classification? in order to bemore concise and to be consistent with other NFPA documents which cover the subject of ?construction types? (i.e. NFPA 5000, NFPA 220).





4.6.2 Interior Finish (Corridor and Exits).The classification of flame spread is interior finish materials shall be in accordance with Section 10.2 (NFPA 101). The flame- spread classification shall be based on the most combustible surface after deleting trim. No allowance is made in the safety parameter values for Class D or Class E interior finishes interior finish materials that fail to be classified as a minimum of Class C . It is not anticipated that such material materials will be used in health care facilities. In the rare case that such high flame- spread interior finish materials is are involved, an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment outside the capability of this evaluation system will be required. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance withNFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address: City:State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Aug 23 10:02:53 EDT 2013

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Text updated to use current terminology and delete obsolete classifications not permitted by criteria of NFPA 101.

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4.6.5 Doors to Corridor.The classification of doors and opening protectives to the corridor shall be based on the minimum quality of any door in the zone, and the classification shall bedetermined in accordance with NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, or NFPA 257 , Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies . Doors for protection of vertical openings and hazardous areas that are covered separately in 4.6.7 and 4.6.8 are not included in this evaluation. Doors that do not latch and doors that have louvers shall not be considered in classifying doors to corridors if those doors open to toilet rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, sink closets, and similar auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustible materials.4.6.5.1 No Door.A room shall be considered as not having a door if there is no door or window in the opening or if there is some other mechanism that prevents closing of the door or otherwise leaves a significant opening between the patient room and thecorridor. Doors with louvers or ordinary glass lights shall be classified as “nodoor.” (Ordinary glass lights shall not be considered as making a partitionincomplete in locations where both sides of the glass light are fully protected by automatic sprinkler systems.) Doors that have been blocked open by door stops, chocks, tiebacks, or other devices that necessitate manual unlatching or releasing action to close the door shall be classified as “no door.” Hold-open devices that release when the door is pushed or pulled (such as friction catches or magnetic catches) shall be permitted, and the door shall be classified under 4.6.5.2, 4.6.5.3, and 4.6.5.4. Also, doors that are not provided with a latch in accordance with 18.3.6.3.5 through 18.3.6.3.8 or 19.3.6.3.5 through 19.3.6.3.7 (NFPA 101) shall beclassified as “no door.”4.6.5.2 Doors of Less Than 20-Minute Fire Protection Rating (<20 min FPR).Doors and windows that are not deficient as described in 4.6.5.1 but that do not meet the requirements of 4.6.5.3 shall be classified as less than 20-minute fire protection rating.4.6.5.3 Doors of 20-Minute or More Fire Protection Rating (≥20 min FPR).Doors and windows shall be considered as having a 20-minute or greater fire protection rating if they are when tested in accordance with 4.6.5 , are of 13⁄4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid, bonded wood core construction, or any other arrangement of equal or greater stability and fire integrity. The thermal insulation capability of the door or window need not be considered. Hollow or sheet steel doors, therefore,meet the 20-minute requirement.4.6.5.4 Twenty-Minute or More Fire Protection Rating and Automatic Closing (≥20 min FPR & and Auto Clos.).Automatic-closing devices shall be considered to be present if the door has an arrangement that holds it open in a manner such that it is released by a smoke detector–operated device (e.g., a magnetic or pneumatic hold-open device) prior to the passage of significant smoke from a room of fire origin into the corridor or from the corridor into a room not involved in the fire. Smoke detectors for operation of such doors shall be permitted to be integral with the door closers, mounted at each opening, or operated from systems meeting the requirements for two or more points of credit under 4.6.12. The requirement for 20-minute fire protection rating is the same as in 4.6.5.3.4.6.5.5 Self-Closing Patient Room Doors.Traditional self-closing doors on individual patient rooms shall be evaluated in the following manner:




(1) If it can be established that the doors are constantly kept in the normally closed position except when persons are actually passing through the openings, the self-closing device shall be considered as equivalent to an automatic-closing device and credited accordingly.

(2) If the self-closing doors are blocked open, they shall be classified as “no door” and a parameter value of - – 10 invoked.



Committee Statement


Current text does not indicate how to deal with openings other than door openings..


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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.




Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





4.6.7.1A vertical opening or penetration shall be considered open if it has any of the following characteristics:

(1) It is unenclosed.

(2) It is enclosed but does not have doors or opening protectives .

(3) It is enclosed but has openings other than doorways.(4) It is enclosed with cloth, paper, or similar materials without any sustained

flame-stopping capabilities.



Committee Statement


The only change made is the addition of the words "or opening protectives" in subitem (2).The intent of the change is to include the lack of fire dampers in vertical openings as part of Parameter 7 of Worksheet 4.7.6. The fire dampers are considered “opening protectives” and are necessary to protect the fire resistance integrity of the vertical shaft.

Response Message:Public Input No. 21-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 4.6.7.1]Public Input No. 27-NFPA 101A-2013 [Section No. 4.6.7.1]

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Beebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





4.6.9.2 Smoke Barrier Serves Zone.A smoke barrier consists of a partition extending across the entire width of the zoneequipped with doors that either are self-closing or are closed upon detection bysmoke detectors located at the door arches or other release mechanisms asdescribed in 7.2.1.8 (NFPA 101). To be credited as a smoke barrier, an existing partition also shall conform with the requirements of 19.3.7.2 through 19.3.7.10 (NFPA 101). New smoke barriers in either new or existing buildings shall meet the more stringent requirements of 18.3.7.2 through 18.3.7.10 (NFPA 101). A horizontal exit that also complies with 8.5 (NFPA 101) will act as a smoke partition barrier and is credited as both a smoke barrier (see 4.6.9) and an emergency movement route (see 4.6.10).



Committee Statement


Consistent with Paragraph 8.5.3 (NFPA 101) and an editorial change from smoke partition to smoke barrier.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.




Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.




Committee Input No. 36-NFPA 101A-2013 [ New Section after

4.6.10.1 ]

4.6.10.1.1The means of emergency movement from a smoke compartment that fails to meet the requirement of 18.2.4.4 or 19.2.4.4 (NFPA 101) is also classified as fewer than two routes.


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City: State: Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Aug 26 13:08:12 EDT 2013

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Clarification that smoke compartments that are dead-ended so as to require passage into a single smoke compartment as the only egress routes from the dead-ended compartment are to be classified as fewer than two routes. This input is submitted as a Committee Input (CI) to permit the committee to revisit the subject during preparation of the Second Draft.

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First Revision No. 21-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. 4.6.10.3.1 ]

4.6.10.3.1An emergency movement route of a type described by 18.2.2 or 19.2.2 (NFPA 101) is deficient if the door to a patient room or passage through a smoke barrier is less than 32 in. (810 mm) [41.5 in. (1055 mm) in new buildings] in clear width or if the corridor in the zone between patient rooms and smoke barriers and exits is less than 48 in. (1220 mm) [8 ft (2440 mm) in new buildings] in clear width. These figures are based on the minimum width for a wheelchair to egress a room and the minimum width for the passage of a wheelchair in one direction and an ambulatory person in the opposite direction widths or corridor widths do not conform to the requirements of 18.2.3 or 19.2.3 (NFPA 101 ) .



Committee Statement


Provision is being made more generic to require referencing the exact provisions of NFPA 101 as options other than just the traditional 22,500 sq ft smoke compartment size are to be offered in NFPA 101-2015.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, Jonathan




Koffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.




First Revision No. 22-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Sections 4.6.10.3.2,

4.6.10.3.3, 4.6.10.3.4 ]

4.6.10.3.2Exit Emergency movement routes also shall be considered deficient if they fail to meet the requirements of 18.2.1 through 18.2.7 or 19.2.1 through 19.2.7 (NFPA 101) for the egress route involved. However, any route where the doors from rooms or through partitions or walls are less than 32 in. (810 mm) in the clear, the corridor(s) involved is less than 34 in. (865 mm) wide, or stair access is less than 28 in. (710 mm) in the clear shall not be credited as an egress route.4.6.10.3.3Exit Emergency movement routes shall be considered deficient if the route does not otherwise conform to the requirements of Section 7.1 through 7.2.6 (NFPA101), even if the routes have been or are acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction.4.6.10.3.4Exit Emergency movement routes shall be considered deficient if the capacity of the exits serving the floor containing the zone being evaluated is insufficient for the calculated occupant load of the floor. For buildings not protected throughout by automatic sprinklers, use the capacity factor of 0.6 in. (15 mm) per person forstairs.



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4.6.10.4.3To receive credit for horizontal exits, the travel distance from within each patient sleeping or treatment room in the zone shall be within 150 ft (45 m) of travel of to a horizontal exit door or exit to grade shall not exceed 150 ft (46 m) or whereParameter 13 is scored as 10 shall not exceed 200 ft (61 m) .



Committee Statement


Clarifies how the distance is measured and provides appropriate travel distance limitations for sprinklered and nonsprinklered buildings.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.




Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





4.6.13.3Each sprinkler system shall be provided with supervision. Each sprinkler system shall be interconnected electrically with the fire alarm system, and the main sprinkler control valve sprinkler control valves shall be supervised electrically so that at least a local alarm shall sound in a constantly attended location when the avalve is closed not in the fully open position .



Committee Statement


The intent of NFPA 101 is that all sprinkler control valves are electrically supervised. Also, the supervisory signal should sound when the valve is not in the fully open position as compared to the current text which only requires the supervisory signal when the valve is closed.


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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.




Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.

Affirmative with CommentEdwards, Michael L. Concur with intent, recommend reference to or adoption of exact NFPA 101 language from Section 9.7 so that valves and switches are monitored per NFPA 72. Note that 2009 edition of NFPA 101 offered more detailed description than the 2012 and proposed 2015editions.





4.7 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire/Smoke Zones.The worksheets for evaluating fire/smoke zones use a 10-step process found inFigure 4.7(a) Figure 4.7 .Figure 4.7 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire/Smoke Zones.







Figure 4.7(b) Continued

Figure 4.7(c) Continued




Figure 4.7(d) Continued

4.7.1 Step 1 — Complete the Cover Sheet Using Worksheet 4.7.1.See Figure 4.7(a) Figure 4.7 .4.7.2 Step 2 — Determine Occupancy Risk Parameter Factors Using Worksheet 4.7.2.For each risk parameter in Worksheet 4.7.2, select and circle the appropriate risk factor value. Choose only one value for each of the five risk parameters only one value for each of the five risk parameters .4.7.3 Step 3 — Compute Occupancy Risk Factor F Using Worksheet 4.7.3.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Transfer the circled risk factor values from Worksheet 4.7.2 to the corresponding blocks in Worksheet 4.7.3.

(2) Compute occupancy risk factor F by multiplying the risk factor values as indicated in Worksheet 4.7.3.

4.7.4 Step 4 — Compute Adjusted Occupancy Risk Factor R Using Worksheet 4.7.4 or Worksheet 4.7.5.




The following steps should be taken:

(1) If building is classified as “new,” use Worksheet 4.7.4. If building is classified as “existing,” use Worksheet 4.7.5.

(2) Transfer the value of F from Worksheet 4.7.3 to Worksheet 4.7.4 or Worksheet 4.7.5, as appropriate. Calculate R.

(3) Transfer R to the block labeled R in Worksheet 4.7.9.

4.7.5 Step 5 — Determine Safety Parameter Values Using Worksheet 4.7.6.Select and circle the safety value for each safety parameter in Worksheet 4.7.6 that best describes the conditions in the zone. Choose only one value for each of the 13 parameters. If two or more values appear to apply, choose the one with the lowest point value.4.7.6 Step 6 — Compute Individual Safety Evaluations Using Worksheet 4.7.7.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Transfer each of the 13 circled safety parameter values from Worksheet 4.7.6 to every available block in the line with the corresponding safety parameter in Worksheet 4.7.7. For Safety Parameter 13, the value entered in the “People Movement Safety” column is recorded in Worksheet 4.7.7 as one-half the corresponding value circled in Worksheet 4.7.6.

(2) Add each of the four columns, keeping in mind that any negative numbers need to be deducted.

(3) Transfer the resulting total values for S1, S2, S3, and S4 to the corresponding blocks in Worksheet 4.7.9.

4.7.7 Step 7 — Determine Mandatory Safety Requirements Values Using Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C as Appropriate.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Using the classification of the building (i.e., new or existing) and the floor where the zone is located, circle the appropriate value in each of the three columns in Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C.

(2) Transfer the three circled values from Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C to the blocks marked Sa, Sb, and Sc in Worksheet 4.7.9.

(3) The mandatory safety requirements values for basements are based on the distance of the basement level from the closest level of discharge. (See also 4.6.1.2 and 4.6.1.3.)

4.7.8 Step 8 — Determine Zone Fire Safety Equivalency Using Worksheet 4.7.9.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Perform the subtractions indicated in Worksheet 4.7.9. Enter the differences in the appropriate answer blocks.

(2) For each row, check “yes” if the value in the answer block is zero (0) or greater. Check “no” if the value in the answer block is a negative number.

4.7.9 Step 9 — Evaluate Other Considerations Not Previously Addressed Using Worksheet 4.7.10.The equivalency covered by Worksheets 4.7.2 through 4.7.9 includes the majority of the considerations covered by the Life Safety Code. Some considerations are not evaluated by this method and must be considered separately. These additional considerations are covered in Worksheet 4.7.10, Facility Fire Safety Requirements Worksheet. Complete one copy of this separate worksheet for each facility.4.7.10 Step 10 — Determine Equivalency Conclusion.




Conclude whether the level of life safety is at least equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code using Worksheet 4.7.11, Conclusions. Worksheet 4.7.11 combines the zone fire safety equivalency evaluation of Worksheet 4.7.9 and the additional considerations of Worksheet 4.7.10.


File Name DescriptionFigure_4.7_NFPA101A.pdf



Committee Statement


The building construction type labels in Worksheet 4.7.6, Safety Parameter 1, Construction, are being revised for clarity.

Worksheet 4.7.6 Note h is being revised to refer to NFPA 101 rather than stating the maximum smoke compartment size as NFPA 101 is being revised.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.




Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.





5.4.6.2No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread rating index greater than 200 or for any material not rationally measured as tested by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Materials not rationally measured include Some materials, including foamed plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 ( NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper or other materials , are capable ofinducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involvingthese materials, the resultant risk is considered to classify any such finish area as a hazardous area to be evaluated under 5.4.2. Note that plywood of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or greater thickness should be considered as having a flame-spread rating index of 200 or less. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance withNFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).



Committee Statement


The text is revised to use current terminology and recognize the limitations in the use of ASTM E 84 for certain materials.

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Affirmative AllBeebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Koffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Valentine, Victoria B.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.

Negative with CommentHumble, Jonathan 5.4.6.2 (Add "when tested in accordance with") No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread index greater than 200 when tested inaccordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Reason Grammar issue: We require the users of the NFPA documents to test ?in accordance with? and not ?as tested by? when referencing a specific standard.




First Revision No. 28-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. 6.8 [Excluding

any Sub-Sections] ]

The worksheets for rating residents use a seven-step process found in Figure 6.8(a) Figure 6.8 .Figure 6.8 Worksheets for Rating Residents.














File Name DescriptionFigure_6.8_NFPA101A.pdf






Committee Statement


Each resident is rated using Worksheet 6.8.1, Worksheet 6.8.2, and Worksheet 6.8.3. The three worksheets show the full evaluation of the individual resident and belong on a single page, rather than being spread onto a second sheet that includes Worksheet 6.8.4 which is used to aggregate all the results from the individual resident ratings. It is important to keep the individual rating analysis on a single page for record keeping and filing purposes.

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7.2.4.6 Interior Finish.Except as noted in 7.2.4.6.1, classification of interior finish on the walls and ceilings of the occupied space is in accordance with Section 10.2 (NFPA 101). There are no requirements for interior floor finish. Choose the safety parameter value in Worksheet 7.3.2 based on the interior finish material provided. For example, if the interior wall finish material has a flame- spread rating index of between 25 and 75, do not take the parameter value associated with a flame-spread rating index of less than 25, regardless of the presence of automatic sprinkler protection. The mandatory values have been calibrated to take into consideration any sprinkler protection provided.7.2.4.6.1Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).7.2.4.6.2No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame- spread rating index greater than 200 or for any material not rationally asmeasured by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Materials not rationally measured include foam plastics, Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 ( NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper, or other materials are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant risk hazard is considered beyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment . The following should be noted:

(1) Plywood of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or greater thickness should be considered as having a flame-spread rating index of ≤200.

(2) Exposed wood open-joist construction or other exposed wood construction areas shall be charged as Class C interior finish, in addition to any charges under 7.2.4.1.

(3) If a space is classified as hazardous under 7.2.4.2, no additional charge shall be made as the result of interior finish in such areas.






Committee Statement


The text is revised to use current terminology and advise the user of the limitations in the ASTM E 84 test for some materials. Additional text is revised for consistency with text revisions to 5.4.6.2.

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Committee Input No. 23-NFPA 101A-2013 [ New Section after

7.2.4.8.6.2 ]

7.2.4.8.7 Door Locking.Special locking provisions not in compliance with 32.2.2.5.5.3 or 33.2.2.5.5.3 (NFPA 101) shall be scored as an unprotected primary route with less than 2 remote routes without alternate means.


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]Organization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City: State: Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Aug 20 15:47:40 EDT 2013

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7.4.4.7.1 Exposed Route.An exit route is exposed if a segment of that route is the only available route for one or more residents and that segment of the exit route is not safeguarded by one of the following means:

(1) Separation from all other rooms or areas by walls and doors of equivalent separation to that credited in 7.4.4.6

(2) Protection of the other rooms or spaces by an automatic sprinkler system

(3) Protection of the other rooms or spaces by a smoke detection and alarm system connected to activate the building evacuation alarm; and where furnishings, finishes, and furniture, in combination with all other combustibles within the space, are of such minimum quantity and are so arranged that a fully developed fire is unlikely to occur

(4) Cooking faclities permitted to be open to the corridor in accordance with 32.3.3.8 or 33.3.3.8 ( NFPA 101 ).



Committee Statement


Recognition of new allowance of NFPA 101-2015 32.3.3.8 and 33.3.3.8.

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Beebe, Chad E.Carson, Wayne G.Edwards, Michael L.Humble, JonathanKoffel, William E.Kowalenko, HenryLarrimer, Peter A.Morris, Scott P.Rosenbaum, Eric R.Savage, Sr., Michael L.Speed, Robert A.Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.Versteeg, Joseph H.Watts, Jr., John M.

Affirmative with CommentValentine, Victoria B. Although I agree with the addition of permitted cooking facilities in the exit route as anexception to the requirement, the main paragraph (7.4.4.7.1) reads that an exit route is exposed if it does not meet one of the following safeguards and item (4) is not a safeguard. I believe that rewording is needed.





7.4.4.9 Interior Finish.7.4.4.9.1Classification of interior finish on walls and ceilings of the occupied space shall be in accordance with Section 10.2 (NFPA 101). Choose the safety parameter value in Worksheet 7.5.2 based on the interior finish material provided. For example, if the interior wall finish material has a flame- spread rating index of between 25 and 75, do not take the parameter value associated with a flame- spread rating index of less than 25 regardless of the presence of automatic sprinkler protection. The mandatory values have been calibrated to take into consideration any sprinkler protection provided. Exposed portions of structural members complying with the requirements of Type IV(2HH) construction shall be permitted.7.4.4.9.2Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).7.4.4.9.3Only floor coverings in the exit and exit access system are considered. For purposes of assigning the parameter values in Worksheet 7.5.2, such floor coverings are considered as having a flame- spread index ≤25 if they meet the requirements for Class I or Class II and as otherwise having a flame- spread index >75. Previously installed floor coverings shall be permitted, subject to the approvalof the authority having jurisdiction.7.4.4.9.4No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any interior wall or ceiling finish material with a flame-spread index rating greater than 200 or for any material not rationally as measured by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Materials not rationally measured include foam plastics, Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested inaccordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286,Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 (NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper, or other materials are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant risk hazard is considered beyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment . Note that plywood of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or greater thickness should be considered as having a flame-spread rating index of≤200.






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7.6.4.9 Interior Finish (Egress Routes).7.6.4.9.1The interior finish within the living units is evaluated separately from the interior finish in the corridor and egress routes and other public space. Classification of interior wall and ceiling finish materials is based on the flame-spread rating of the interior finish index and smoke developed index measured in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. The requirements apply to interior wall and ceiling finish materials as described in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101). Choose the safety parametervalue in Worksheet 7.7.2 based on the interior finish material provided. Forexample, if the interior wall finish material has a flame-spread rating index of between 25 and 75, do not take the parameter value associated with a flame-spread rating index of less than 25 regardless of the presence of automatic sprinkler protection. The mandatory values have been calibrated to take into consideration any sprinkler protection provided. Exposed portions of structural members complying with the requirements of Type IV(2HH) construction shall bepermitted.7.6.4.9.2Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).7.6.4.9.3Only floor coverings in the exit and exit access system are considered. For purposes of assigning the parameter values in Worksheet 7.7.2, such floor coverings are considered as having a flame- spread index ≤25 if they meet the requirements for Class I or II and as otherwise having a flame- spread index >75.Previously installed floor coverings shall be permitted, subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.7.6.4.9.4No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread rating index greater than 200 or for any material not rationally as measured by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Materials not rationally measured include foam plastics, Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 ( NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper, or other materials are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant risk hazard is considered beyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment . Note that plywood of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or greater thickness should be considered as having a flame-spread rating index of ≤200.






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8.5.7 Interior Finish.8.5.7.1Classification of interior finish is based on the flame-spread rating index and smoke developed index of the interior wall and ceiling finish materials as tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. The requirements apply to wall and ceiling finish materials as described in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101).8.5.7.2No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread rating of more than 200 or for any finish not rationally as measured by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials. Thus, this FSES should not be used where such conditions exist. Such materials include foamed plastics; Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 ( NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper; materials that melt, drip, or delaminate; or those , are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant risk hazard is considered beyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment .8.5.7.3Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).8.5.7.4Any interior finish having a flame- spread index of 75 or less that is protected by automatic sprinklers is evaluated as having a flame- spread index not exceeding25. Any interior finish having a flame- spread index of more than 75 but not more than 200 that is protected by automatic sprinklers is evaluated as having a flame-spread index not exceeding 75.






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9.5.7 Interior Finish in Exits.9.5.7.1Classification of interior finish is based on the flame-spread rating index and smoke developed index of the interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested inaccordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. The requirements apply to interiorwall and ceiling finish materials as described in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101).9.5.7.2No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread rating index of more than 200 or for any finish not rationally as measured by ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Thus, this FSES should not be used where such conditions exist. Such materials include foamed plastics; Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth , and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 ( NFPA 101 ). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper; materials that melt, drip, or delaminate; orthose are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case where involving these materials are involved , the resultant risk hazard is considered beyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual appraisal fire hazard assessment .9.5.7.3Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).9.5.7.4Any interior finish having a flame- spread index of 75 or less that is protected by automatic sprinklers is evaluated as having a flame- spread index not exceeding25. Any interior finish having a flame- spread index of more than 75 but not more than 200 that is protected by automatic sprinklers is evaluated as having a flame-spread index not exceeding 75.






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9.6 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire Safety in Educational Occupancies.The worksheets for evaluating fire safety in educational occupancies use a six-stepprocess found in Figure 9.6(a) Figure 9.6 .Figure 9.6 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire Safety in Educational Occupancies.













9.6.1 Step 1 — Complete the Cover Sheet Using Worksheet 9.6.1.See Figure 9.6(a) Figure 9.6 .9.6.2 Step 2 — Determine Individual Safety Evaluations Using Worksheet 9.6.2.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Select and circle the safety value for each parameter in Worksheet 9.6.2, Safety Parameters, that best describes the conditions in the facility. Only one value for each of the parameters is to be chosen. If two or more values appear to apply, the one with the lowest point value governs.

(2) Transfer each of the 14 circled safety parameter values from Worksheet 9.6.2 to the available blocks corresponding to each safety parameter in Worksheet 9.6.3, Individual Safety Evaluation. Where the blocks indicate “÷2,” enter one-half the value from Worksheet 9.6.2.

(3) Add each of the three columns, keeping in mind that any negative numbers need to be deducted.

(4) Transfer the resulting values for S1, S2, and S3 to Worksheet 9.6.5,Equivalency Evaluation.

9.6.3 Step 3 — Determine Mandatory Requirements Using Worksheet 9.6.4A or 9.6.4B.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Circle the mandatory values in Worksheet 9.6.4A or 9.6.4B, Mandatory Safety Requirements, as appropriate for the building being evaluated.

(2) Transfer the circled values from Worksheet 9.6.4A or 9.6.4B to the boxes marked Sa, Sb, and Sc in Worksheet 9.6.5, Equivalency Evaluation.

9.6.4 Step 4 — Evaluate Fire Safety Equivalency Using Worksheet 9.6.5.The following steps should be taken:

(1) Perform the subtractions indicated in Worksheet 9.6.5. Enter the differences in the appropriate boxes.

(2) For each row, check “yes” if the value in the answer box is zero (0) or greater. Check “no” if the value in the answer box is negative.

9.6.5 Step 5 — Evaluate Other Considerations Not Previously Addressed, Using Worksheet 9.6.6.




The equivalency covered by Worksheets 9.6.2 through 9.6.5 includes the majority of considerations covered by the Life Safety Code. Some considerations are not evaluated by this method and must be considered separately. These additional considerations are covered in Worksheet 9.6.6, Facility Fire Safety Requirements. Complete one copy of this separate worksheet for each facility.9.6.6 Step 6 — Determine Equivalency Conclusion.Conclude whether the level of life safety is at least equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code, using Worksheet 9.6.7, Conclusions. Worksheet 9.6.7 combines the zone fire safety equivalency evaluation of Worksheet 9.6.5 and the additional considerations of Worksheet 9.6.6.


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1. Worksheet 9.6.2, Parameter 5, Detection, Alarm and Communication is revised to reflect that NFPA 101 will require the alarm system in new educational occupancies with a building occupant load >100 to be provided with voice/alarm communication. This change also resul;ts in new Note n and Note o at the base of the table.__________ 2. The titles of Worksheet 9.6.4A and Worksheet are revised. Beginning with the 2012 edition of NFPA 101, new educational occupancies were required to be sprinklered at 12,000 sq ft in size, not the former 20,000 sq ft. The Worksheet titles were not updated at that time. The changes reflect the revised requirement of NFPA101.__________ 3. The mandatory values of Worksheet 9.6.4A are revised for new buildings to reflect that NFPA 101 will require the alarm system in new educational occupancies with a building occupant load >100 to be provided with voice/alarm communication._________ 4. The formatting of Worksheet 9.6.5 is changed to add boxes for capturing the resultant from the arithmetic subtraction exercise. This makes the Worksheet consistent in format with the corresponding Worksheets in other FSES.__________ 5. A new item I is added to Worksheet 9.6.6 to reflect that NFPA 101 will require carbon monoxide detection/alarm in some new educational occupancies.

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First Revision No. 11-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. A.1.3.1 ]

A.1.3.1The mandatory values presented in worksheets in the various FSES chapters are calibrated to measure safety against the provisions of the most current edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, which, in the case of this 2013 2016 edition of NFPA101A, is the 2012 2015 edition. The spreadsheets used to calculate the mandatory values serve as a record of the safety parameters and associated point values determined by the technical committee as the baseline required by the Code. The spreadsheets are maintained in the permanent committee files at NFPA headquarters, serve as the historical record, and are consulted when each new edition of NFPA 101 is published to determine what mandatory values need furthercalibration.



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First Revision No. 10-NFPA 101A-2013 [ Section No. B.1.1 ]

B.1.1 NFPA Publications.National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

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NFPA 101A: Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 2010 Edition

Changing word “floor” to “story”

Chapter 4 4.3.1 A fire/smoke zone is a space that is separated from all other spaces by floors floor-ceiling assemblies, horizontal exits, or smoke barriers. Every zone on a floor story that is subdivided into two or more zones shall have exit routes in accordance with 18.2.4 or 19.2.4 of NFPA 101. Compartments not meeting these requirements shall be evaluated as part of an adjacent zone. When a floor story is not subdivided by horizontal exits or smoke barriers, the entire floor story is considered to be the zone. 4.3.2 Selection of Zones to Be Evaluated. A floor story that is not subdivided by horizontal exits or smoke barriers is considered a single zone. 4.3.2(4)(c) Evaluation of any unoccupied floor(s) story or stories located above the highest floor story used for health care occupancy is not required, provided each such unoccupied floor story meets the construction requirements of 18.1.6 (NFPA 101) for new buildings or 19.1.6 (NFPA101) for existing buildings, or if each unoccupied floor story is protected by automatic sprinklers. 4.5.3 Zone Location. 4.5.3.1 This risk factor relates to fire department accessibility to a fire. The rating system recognizes the inherent advantages for the first floor story zone. It also recognizes the problems of evacuation from higher floors stories and the virtual impossibility of using external fire-fighting efforts above the sixth floor story in any building. 4.5.3.2 Floor Story Factor. The measured zone’s location shall be considered to be on floor the 1st story one if the floor story has direct access to the exterior at or within less than one-half floor story height above or below grade. If a building is on a sloping grade, each floor story that has such exterior access shall be considered as a first floor story for the purpose of measuring fire zones on those floor stories. The measured zone shall be considered to be on the second to third floor story range and the fourth to sixth floor story range, based on the height of the zone above the nearest at-grade floor story. The zone shall be considered to be above the sixth floor story if it is more than six floor stories above the nearest at-grade floor story. The risk factor value for zones in basements is the same as for zones at or above the seventh floor story. The problems involved in emergency internal access, in fire fighting and rescue, and in the inability to make external attack in basements are approximately equivalent to those in the upper stories of buildings. 4.5.4.2.2 The evaluation system assesses this risk factor at 4.0 in any case involving periods when no attendants are immediately available to a zone that houses patients but where attendants are available within one floor story of all stories housing patients floors. 4.6.1.2 The floor level story used to determine the parameter value is the floor story of the fire zone being evaluated. The floor story or zone is specified relative to, and beginning with, the level of exit discharge as defined by 3.3.83.1(NFPA 101).


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4.6.1.3 Where the zone is on a floor story below the level of exit discharge, the construction value shall be based on the distance of that floor story from the level of exit discharge (i.e., one floor story below the level of exit discharge equals “second”; two floor stories below the level of exit discharge equals “third”; three or more floor stories below the level of exit discharge equals “fourth and above”). 4.6.4.2 Corridor partitions shall be graded as “≥1⁄2 hour but <1 hour” or “≥1 hour” only where the partitions extend to the underside of the floor-ceiling assembly or roof construction above in accordance with 18.3.6 or 19.3.6 (NFPA 101), as appropriate. 4.6.7.3 A vertical opening shall be considered open for more than three floor stories if there is unprotected penetration of four or more floor stories on the same shaft without an intervening slab or other cutoff (also see same area as an unprotected penetration in 4.6.13). If a shaft is enclosed at all floor stories except one and this results in an unprotected opening between the shaft and one, and only one, fire/smoke zone, the parameter value assigned for that shaft opening in the fire/smoke zone where the unprotected opening occurs shall be 0. 4.6.8 Hazardous Areas. Hazardous area protection is determined in accordance with Section 8.7 (NFPA 101). The term adjacent zone as used in the evaluation form means any zone, either on the same floors story or on the floors story immediately below, that physically abuts the zone being evaluated and not separated by 2-hour fire resistance–rated construction. 4.6.9.1 No Control. There are no smoke barriers (or horizontal exits) on the floor story, and there is no mechanical smoke control system. 4.6.10.3.4 Exit routes shall be considered deficient if the capacity of the exits serving the floor story containing the zone being evaluated is insufficient for the calculated occupant load of the floor story. 4.7.7 Step 7 — Determine Mandatory Safety Requirements Values Using Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C as Appropriate. The following steps should be taken:

(1) Using the classification of the building (i.e., new or existing) and the floor story where the zone is located, circle the appropriate value in each of the three columns in Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C.

Worksheet 4.7.1, Title Note, change “floors” to “floor-ceiling assemblies”. Item #3 “Zone Location”, change “Floor” to “Story” Worksheet 4.7.6, Item #1; change “Floor” to “Story”. Item #7; Change “Floors” to “Stories” in 2 places

Footnote c: Use (0) on floor story with fewer than 31 patients (existing buildings only).

Footnote e: Use (0) where Parameter 1 is based on first floor story zone or on an unprotected type of construction (columns marked “000” or “200”).


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Chapter 5 5.4.1 Construction. Construction types are defined by the fire resistance and combustibility of load-bearing framing members, floor-ceiling assembly (floor) construction, and roof construction in accordance with NFPA220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, which extracts material from NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code. (See Table 5.4.1.) 5.4.12.2.1 If a shaft other than a credited exit route (i.e., credited as one of the multiple routes required in 5.4.10 or in determining travel distance in 5.4.11) is enclosed on all floors stories but one, and this results in an unprotected opening between that shaft and one, and only one, floor story, the parameter value assigned to that shaft shall be 0. If a required egress route is contained in that shaft, the parameter value shall be −2. 5.4.12.3 Communicating Floors Stories. Communicating floor levels stories shall be permitted without enclosure protection between levels, provided they meet the requirements of 22.3.1 or 23.3.1 (NFPA 101), as appropriate. 5.4.13.1 No Control. Smoke barriers (or horizontal exits) are nonexistent on the floor story or are not accessible to those confined. Worksheet 5.5.3

Item #12, Vertical Openings: Change “Floors” to “Stories” in 2 places and the word “Floor” to “Story in 1 place.

Chapter 6 6.6 Rating the Facility (Worksheet 6.8.9). 6.6.1 The vertical distance from sleeping rooms to a floor level story with exits might affect the risk because of the time and difficulty in moving on the stairs. 6.6.2.2 Vertical Distance. Vertical distance shall refer to the greatest number of floors stories that separate any resident sleeping room from its nearest direct exit 6.6.3 All Sleeping Rooms on Floors Stories with Direct Exit. Every room where residents sleep is on a floor story with at least one direct exit. Examples of facilities that fall within this category include the following:

(1) A one-story building without sleeping rooms in the basement (2) A two-story building without sleeping rooms on the second floor story (3) A split-level building with direct exits at each level (4) A two-story building with sleeping rooms on the second floor story that has an exterior stairway from the second floor story, with a landing at the second floor story that is greater than 32 ft2 (3 m2)

6.6.4 Any Sleeping Room One Floor Story from Exit. There is at least one room where residents sleep in which the shortest vertical distance to a direct exit is one floor story. Examples of facilities that fall within this category include the following:

(1) A two-story building with sleeping rooms on the second floor story, in the basement,


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or both (2) A one-story building where all the exits have stairs that lead to grade without a landing or porch of, at minimum, 32 ft2 (3 m2)

6.6.5 Any Sleeping Room Two or More Floors Stories from Exit. There is at least one room where residents sleep in which the shortest vertical distance to a direct exit is two or more floors stories. Buildings that fall within this category include the following:

(1) A three-story building with sleeping rooms on the third floor story and no exterior fire escape (2) A three-story building with sleeping rooms on the third floor story that has an exterior stairway from the third floor story, but where the landing at the third floor story is less than 32 ft2 (3 m2)

Worksheet 6.8.9: Change “Floors” in 2 places and “Floor” to “Story” in 1 place. Chapter 7 7.2.4.2.2.1 Primary Means of Escape. Hazardous area is on the same floor story as and is in or abuts a primary means of escape, as defined in 32.2.3.2 and 33.2.3.2 (NFPA 101). 7.2.4.2.2.2 Sleeping Area. Hazardous area is on the same floor story as and is in or abuts the sleeping area (room). 7.2.4.2.2.1 Primary Means of Escape. Hazardous area is on the same floor story as and is in or abuts a primary means of escape, as defined in 32.2.3.2 and 33.2.3.2 (NFPA 101). 7.2.4.2.2.2 Sleeping Area. Hazardous area is on the same floor story as and is in or abuts the sleeping area (room). 7.2.4.7.1.1 Use the category of “Protected Vertical Openings” if any of the following apply:

(1) Single-story building without basement (2) All vertical openings, other than a two-story open stair in sprinklered building, protected by 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance–rated smoke partition (3) All vertical openings, other than a three-story open stair in sprinklered building where primary means of escape from each sleeping area does not require occupants to pass through floor story on lower level, protected by 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance–rated smoke partition

7.2.4.7.1.1 Use the category of “Protected Vertical Openings” if any of the following apply: (1) Single-story building without basement (2) All vertical openings, other than a two-story open stair in sprinklered building, protected by 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance–rated smoke partition (3) All vertical openings, other than a three-story open stair in sprinklered building where primary means of escape from each sleeping area does not require occupants to pass through floor story on lower level, protected by 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance–rated smoke partition


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7.2.4.8.6.2 Some buildings have a nonsleeping occupants use area (e.g., staff lounge) on a floor story without any exit, and the building otherwise qualifies to receive credit for direct exits or for two remote exits. To receive credit for direct exits or for two remote exits, there must be either a protected egress route or two remote routes from the occupants use area. 7.4.4.1.3 The safety parameter values for Type V(000), Type III(200), and Type II(000) receive a higher parameter credit if the building is fully sheathed. This credit is to be given if all portions of the bearing walls, bearing partitions, floor-ceiling assemblies construction, and roofs [or a roof/loft system if the space above the highest ceiling is inaccessible and either is provided with draft stops or other barriers on 30 ft (9.1 m) spacing or is provided with heat- or smoke-actuated fire detectors that sound the building fire alarm], and all columns, beams, girders, trusses, or similar bearing members either have an inherent fire resistance or are sheathed, encased, or otherwise treated to provide approximately a 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance rating. Buildings fully sheathed with sound lath and plaster, gypsum board, or equivalent sheathing are considered as meeting these criteria. 7.4.4.2.2.1 (B) Not Structurally Endangering. A hazardous occupancy with sufficient fire potential to build to full involvement and present a danger of propagating through openings or wall partitions but not possessing sufficient total potential to endanger the structural framing or floor-ceiling assembly decking as defined in 7.4.4.1. 7.4.4.4.3 Interconnected System. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any detector sounds alarm devices that alert all of the occupants. The alarm sounding device shall be permitted to be on other interconnected detectors or be other separate alarm devices. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the system includes manual fire alarm features or the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection system sounds the manual fire alarm as though a fire alarm box on that floor story had been operated. 7.4.4.7.5 With Horizontal Exit (W/ Horiz. Exit). The presence of a single horizontal exit meeting the criteria in 7.2.4 (NFPA 101) on each floor story containing sleeping rooms shall be considered as sufficient criteria to meet this requirement, provided that the space created is of sufficient size to provide at least 3 ft2 (0.28 m2) of accessible space for all of the potential occupants already present in or evacuating to such space. 7.4.4.7.7.2 Note that this parameter value does not cover the charges for the dead-end conditions, travel distance, interior finish in the egress routes (exits or exit access), or enclosure of stairways or other exit routes that pass through stories. from floor to floor. 7.4.4.10.3 If a shaft other than a credited exit route (i.e., credited as one of the multiple routes required in 7.4.4.7.2 or in determining travel distance in 7.4.4.8) is enclosed on all floors stories but one and this results in an unprotected opening between that shaft and one, and only one, floor story, the parameter value assigned to that shaft shall be 0. If a required egress route is contained in that shaft, the parameter value shall be (–2). 7.4.4.11.1 None. There are no smoke barriers (or horizontal exits) on the floor story, the floor


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story is not served by a Smokeproof enclosure, and there are no mechanically assisted smoke control systems serving the floor story. 7.4.4.11.3 Mechanically Assisted Systems — by Floor Story. Mechanically assisted smoke control on a corridor basis is a tested and accepted smoke control system initiated by a method of smoke detection that ensures operation of the smoke control system before significant smoke has entered into the corridor involved. One method of judging the acceptability of smoke control systems is contained in NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems. Worksheet 7.5.2, Item #10 Vertical Openings”: Change “Floors” to “Stories” in 3 places. Item #11: Change “Floor” to “Story”

Footnote n: Use ( ) if floor travel on story does not exceed 200 ft. 7.6.4.1.3 The safety parameter values for Type V(000), Type III(200), and Type II(000) receive a higher parameter credit if the building is fully sheathed. This credit is to be given if all portions of the bearing walls, bearing partitions, floor-ceiling assembly construction, roofs [or a floor/loft system if the space above the highest ceiling is inaccessible and either is provided with draft stops or other barriers on 30 ft (9.1 m) spacing or is provided with heat- or smoke-actuated fire detectors that sound the building fire alarm], and all columns, beams, girders, trusses, or similar bearing members either have an inherent fire resistance or are sheathed, encased, or otherwise treated to provide approximately a 1⁄2-hour or greater fire resistance rating. Buildings fully sheathed with sound lath and plaster, gypsum board, or equivalent sheathing are considered to meet this criterion. 7.6.4.2.2.2 Not Structurally Endangering. A hazardous occupancy with sufficient fire potential to build to full involvement and present a danger of propagating through openings or wall partitions but not possessing sufficient total potential to endanger the structural framing or floor-ceiling assembly decking as defined in 7.6.4.1. 7.6.4.4.2 Interconnected Systems. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any detector sounds alarm devices on other detectors, or other separate alarm systems, that are spread out sufficiently to alert all of the building occupants. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection system sounds the manual fire alarm as though a alarm box on that floor story had been operated. 7.6.4.4.2.1 Corridors and Common Spaces. This parameter applies to those situations where there is at least one detector spaced every 30 ft (9.1 m) in corridors and an additional detector in all common use spaces for each 900 ft2 (83.6 m2) or less of floor space on that story. 7.6.4.6.4 The partition shall be considered as “none or incomplete” if it has unprotected openings (louvers, gaps, transfer grilles, plain glass windows, or plain glass transoms) between the floor surface of the floor-ceiling assembly of the one story and the ceiling of the floor-ceiling assembly of the story above. If openings exist above the ceiling level (or even if the partition stops at the ceiling level), the walls shall be considered as complete if the ceiling itself is a complete membrane (such as plasterboard or lath and plaster). In this case, the fire resistance


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rating shall be based on that of the wall or ceiling system, whichever is less. 7.6.4.6.8 Doors shall be considered automatic-closing if they are provided with either traditional self-closing mechanisms or release mechanisms actuated by smoke detectors. In the case of doors separating living units from each other or from common spaces, self-closing doors shall be permitted whether or not they are equipped with devices that can be used to hold them in the open position, provided the normal routine of the living unit is to keep the door closed, particularly after the occupants have retired for the night. Note that this parameter category does not cover the charges for dead-end conditions, travel distance, interior finish in the egress routes (exit or exit access), or enclosure of stairways or other egress routes that pass from floor story to floor story. 7.6.4.7.4 With Horizontal Exit (W/ Horiz. Exit). A single horizontal exit on each floor story containing living units shall be considered a horizontal exit if the space created is of sufficient size to provide at least 3 ft2 (0.28 m2) of accessible space for all of the potential occupants, including those already present in and those evacuating to such space. 7.6.4.10 Vertical Openings. This parameter applies to those portions of vertical openings exposing the floor story containing the group residence or the exit routes from an apartment. 7.6.4.10.3 If a shaft other than a credited exit route (i.e., credited as one of the multiple routes required in 7.6.4.7.1 or in determining travel distance in 7.6.4.8.1) is enclosed on all floors stories but one, and this results in an unprotected opening between that shaft and one, and only one, floor story, the parameter value assigned to that shaft shall be 0. 7.6.4.11 Smoke Control. This parameter applies to the floor story containing the board and care home. 7.6.4.11.1 None. There are no smoke barriers (or horizontal exits) on the floor story, the floor story is not served by a Smokeproof enclosure, and there are no mechanically assisted smoke control systems serving the floor story. Worksheet 7.7.2, item #10, Vertical Openings: Change “Floors” to “Stories” in 3 places. Item #11, Smoke Control: Change ‘Floors” to “Stories” Chapter 8 8.2.1.2 Zones shall be permitted to be either adjacent to each other (e.g., separate wings or building sections) or above each other (e.g., floors stories or groups of floors stories). 8.5.2.2.1.2 Not Structurally Endangering. A hazardous area with sufficient fire potential to build to full involvement (flashover) and present a danger of propagating through openings or wall partitions but not possessing sufficient total potential to endanger the structural framing or floor-ceiling assembly decking as defined in Safety Parameter 1 of Worksheet 8.6.2. Figure 8.5.2.2.1.1 Approximate Fire Safety: Change “Floor” to “Story” Change “floors” to “stories”


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Figure 8.5.2.2.1.2 Approximate Flashover Energy: Change “floor” to “story” in As = surface area of walls, floor story, and ceiling of room (ft2)

8.5.8.1 No Control. There are no smoke barriers or horizontal exits to a separated fire/smoke zone on the floor story and no mechanically assisted smoke control systems serve the floor story. 8.5.10.2.1 Single Egress Route. A single egress route exists where the occupants on any floor story do not have either a direct exit to the public way or multiple egress routes as defined in 8.5.10.2.2. 8.5.10.2.2 Multiple Egress Routes. Multiple egress routes exist where the occupants on a floor story have a choice of at least two separate means of egress routes to the public way using the permitted types in Sections 38.2 or 39.2 (NFPA 101). 8.5.11.1.1.1 The separation is judged as “incomplete” if the wall to the corridor has unprotected openings (no door, or there are louvers, gaps, or transfer grilles) between the upper surface of the floor-ceiling assembly floor and the ceiling above. 8.5.11.1.3 No Separation. There is “no separation” if the floor story or the smoke zone is not subdivided (i.e., there is no corridor leading to an exit). Worksheet 8.6.2, Item #3: Change “floors” to “Stories” & “Flrs.” to “stories” in 3 places. Chapter 9 9.2.1.2 Zones shall be permitted to be either adjacent to each other (for example, separate wings each other (for example, floors stories or groups of floors stories). 9.5.11.2.1 Single Egress Route. A single route exists where occupants on any floor story do not have either a direct exit to a public way or multiple egress routes as defined in 9.5.11.2.2. 9.5.11.2.2 Multiple Egress Routes. Multiple routes exist where the occupants on a floor story have a choice of two separate means of egress routes to a public way using the permitted types in Chapters 14 and 15 (NFPA 101). 9.5.12.1.2 Incomplete. The separation is judged as “incomplete” if the wall to the corridor has some unprotected openings (for example, louvers, gaps, or transfer grilles) between the upper surface of the floor-ceiling assembly floor and the ceiling above. but these openings are minor in relation to the area of the room or are located low in walls or doors. Worksheet 9.6.2:

Footnote k Use (0) if no smoke control but aggregate floor area of the story having a common atmosphere < 30,000 ft2 and building < 300 ft length and < 300 ft width

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All Sleeping Rooms on Floors Stories with Direct Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6.3 Any Sleeping Room One Floor Story from Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6.4 Any Sleeping Room Two or More Floors Stories from Exit . . . . . . . . . 6.6.5

Smoke Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.4.11

Mechanically Assisted Systems — by Room/Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.4.11.5 Mechanically Assisted Systems — by Floor Story. . . . . . . . 7.4.4.11.3

Vertical Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.12

Communicating Floors Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.12.3 Fire Safety Evaluation for Health Care Occupancies

Zone Location................................................... 4.5.3 Floor Story Factor ................................................ 4.5.3.2

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Section Term Recommendation 4.3.2(5) Using the term “floor area” None 4.6.1 “floors” is used in a quote from

NFPA 220 None

5.4.1.3 (1) Uses term “floor level of any occupied tier”

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Table 5.4.1 This is a copy of the Table from NFPA 220. We cannot change this as it is extracted.

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7.2.4.6 Uses the term “interior floor finish”

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Table 7.4.4.2.2.2 Hazardous Areas – Level of Hazard:

Uses the term “Floor/Ceiling Assembly”

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7.4.4.9.3 Uses the term “floor coverings” None 7.6.4.1.3 Uses the term “floor/loft system None 7.6.4.9.3 Uses the term “floor coverings” None 8.5.2.4.3.2 Uses term “Floor covering” None 8.5.2.4.3.2 (2) Uses term “Floor covering” None 8.5.2.4.3.2 (2) Uses term “floor space” None Table 8.5.2.4.3.2 Some Typical Rates of Heat Release

Footnotes uses the term “floor area” several times

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9.5.2.2.2 Uses term “floor decking” None


Committee Input NFPA 101 Coordinate Smoke detector versus smoke alarm terminology.

CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: 6.4.6.1.2 Residents should be rated as “response probable” unless any of the following conditions exists: (1) The building does not have an alarm system or smoke alarms meeting the requirements of Chapter 33 (NFPA101), or the smoke alarms or fire alarm system is not sufficiently loud where the resident sleeps (doors should be closed and barriers kept in place where determining the audibility of the fire alarm).

For small board and care, systems are not required. Multiple station alarms could be used to satisfy the requirements.

6.5.3.2.2 Alarm Effectiveness. This rating determines whether smoke alarms or system notification appliances detector–activated alarm devices are loud enough to alert the staff to a fire emergency dependably.

This could be left as is, but changes will clarify the terminology.

6.5.3.2.2.1 Assured. To be rated “assured,” the alarm shall be “easily noticeable” in all locations where the staff member is permitted, regardless of his rating on the promptness of response factor. “Easily noticeable” means the alarm sound pressure level shall be a minimum of 55 dBA measured at ear level. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the alarm sound pressure level to be greaterlouder than 55 dBA where background noises could interfere with alarm audibility. For example, the alarm sound pressure level might need to be more than 55 dBA to be heard over noise such as from a washing machine in the laundry or a television in the day room. If there are staff who are permitted to sleep, the alarm sound pressure level shall be a minimum of 705 dBA measured at “pillow” level in any area where the staff might be asleep. The alarm shall be activated by smoke detectorsdetection, an automatic sprinkler system, or both. If the facility has smoke detectors detection meeting the requirements of Chapter 33 (NFPA101), the smoke detectors detection shall activate the alarm. If the facility has an automatic sprinkler system whose fire protection properties are considered in the evaluation of the facility, activation of the sprinkler system shall activate the alarm.

(minimum db in NFPA 72 is 75 dba at the pillow. Identified that it is “sound pressure level” that is measured in dBA. Used generic “smoke detection” so that this could apply to both system smoke detectors as well as smoke alarms. For small B & C, a sprinkler system is supposed to be tied to the smoke alarms to generate the “alarm” in NFPA 101, 33.2.3.5.3. The “alarm” can be generated via system notification appliance or the sounders in the smoke alarms.

7.2.4.4 Smoke Detection and Smoke Alarms. A dDetection system aas used herein is one based on the use of smoke alarms or smoke detectors. No recognition is given for thermal alarms or thermal detectors. The smoke detection system categories are described in 7.2.4.4.1 through 7.2.4.4.5.

This is for small facilities which can use system detectors or smoke alarm or a combination of both.

7.2.4.4.1 None or Incomplete. There are no smoke alarms or smoke detectors in the building, or, if any are present, they do not meet the requirements for a higher-scored category.

7.2.4.4.2 Single-Level Detection, Limited Warning. There are one or more smoke alarms or smoke detectors in the building, but they do not meet the criteria for every level detection set forth in 7.2.4.4.3. Detectors credited in this category shall be permitted to be any approved smoke detector, including a single-station smoke alarmdetector. At least one smoke alarm or smoke detector must be located in the corridor or similar common space (lobbies, lounges, or other spaces that cannot be closed off) in the immediate vicinity of each separate sleeping area. If there is more than one sleeping area, each such area must be protected to obtain this credit.



CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: 7.2.4.4.3 Every Level Detection. This credit applies where the smoke alarms or the smoke detector system meets the requirements of 32.2.3.4.3 and 33.2.3.4.3 (NFPA 101).

7.2.4.4.4 Every Level Detection Plus Single-Station Smoke AlarmsDetection in Each Bedroom. To receive this credit, the requirements of 7.2.4.4.3 must be met in full with the addition of at least one single station smoke alarm detector in each bedroom or other sleeping area.

7.2.4.4.5 Total Coverage System. This system provides a minimum of one detector or smoke alarm in each occupied room or other habitable space and throughout any basements, storage areas (other than normal clothing closets), or combustible loft spaces. To qualify as a total system, there must be a manual fire alarm system in the building, and the operation of any smoke detector or smoke alarm must automatically activate the manual fire alarm system evacuation alarm for the entire building.

7.4.4.4 Smoke Detection and Smoke Alarms. All references to detectiondetectors herein refer to smoke detectors or smoke alarms. No credit is given for thermal detectors in habitable spaces except as specifically noted. Heat detectors can be credited in uninhabitable spaces where ambient temperatures can be expected to exceed 120°F (50°C) or fall below 0°F (–18°C) (such as in unfinished attics or cocklofts), provided separation from inhabited spaces is at least 1⁄2-hour fire resistance–rated. The categories under this parameter are described in 7.4.4.4.1 through 7.4.4.4.4.

7.4.4.4.1 None or Incomplete. There are no smoke alarms or smoke detectors, or those that are present do not meet the requirements for a higher scored category.

7.4.4.4.2 Single-Station Units Smoke Alarms in Each Bedroom. There is one single-station detector smoke alarm (sounds the alarm only at the responding smoke alarmdetector) in each bedroom or sleeping room.

7.4.4.4.3 Interconnected System. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any smoke detection devicedetector sounds alarm devices that alert all of the occupants. The alarm sounding device shall be permitted to be on other interconnected smoke alarmsdetectors or be other separate alarm notification appliancesdevices. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the system includes manual fire alarm features or the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection devices system sounds the manual fire system alarm as though a fire alarm box on that floor had been operated.

This appears to permit interconnected systems to be either a smoke detection system using (24 VDC) smoke detectors, OR multiple station smoke alarms, Note that using interconnected smoke alarms in place of a system would not be permitted for new or existing large facilities in NFPA 101.

7.4.4.4.3.1 Corridors and Common Spaces Without Bedroom/



CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: Suite DetectorsSmoke Alarms. The system meets the requirements of 32.3.3.4.8 and 33.3.3.4.8 (NFPA 101). 7.4.4.4.3.2 Corridors and Common Spaces with Single- Station Bedroom/Suite Detectors Smoke Alarms. There is one single-station smoke alarmdetector in each bedroom or sleeping room and system smoke interconnected detectors in corridors and common spaces that are spaced as described in 7.4.4.4.3.1.

7.4.4.4.3.3 Corridors and Common Spaces and with Interconnected Bedrooms with/Suite System Smoke Detectors. The system is as in 7.4.4.4.3.2, except the bedroom/suite has system smoke detectors that are interconnected with corridor/common space system smoke detectors. In buildings in which construction as specified in 7.4.4.1 is based on all members having a fire resistance rating of at least 1⁄2 hour or more, a system as described in 7.4.4.4.3.2 that also has a thermal detector in each bedroom/suite connected to the building fire alarm system shall be permitted to be credited in this category.

7.6.4.4.2 Interconnected Systems. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any smoke detection devicedetector sounds alarm devices on other detectors, or other separate alarm systems, that are spread out sufficiently tothat alert all of the building occupants. The alarm sounding devices shall be permitted to be on other interconnected smoke alarms or be other separate alarm notification appliances. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection system sounds the manual fire alarm system as though a fire alarm box on that floor had been operated. Interconnected systems must provide notification appliances or smoke alarmssounding devices that are sufficient in location and loudness to ensure the awakening of persons who sleep normally.

While NFPA 101 would not allow interconnected smoke alarms in apartments buildings, it appears that this section of 101A does. This is basically the same as for large board and care facilities.

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CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: 6.4.6.1.2 Residents should be rated as “response probable” unless any of the following conditions exists: (1) The building does not have an alarm system or smoke alarms meeting the requirements of Chapter 33 (NFPA101), or the smoke alarms or fire alarm system is not sufficiently loud where the resident sleeps (doors should be closed and barriers kept in place where determining the audibility of the fire alarm).

For small board and care, systems are not required. Multiple station alarms could be used to satisfy the requirements.

6.5.3.2.2 Alarm Effectiveness. This rating determines whether smoke alarms or system notification appliances detector–activated alarm devices are loud enough to alert the staff to a fire emergency dependably.

This could be left as is, but changes will clarify the terminology.

6.5.3.2.2.1 Assured. To be rated “assured,” the alarm shall be “easily noticeable” in all locations where the staff member is permitted, regardless of his rating on the promptness of response factor. “Easily noticeable” means the alarm sound pressure level shall be a minimum of 55 dBA measured at ear level. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the alarm sound pressure level to be greaterlouder than 55 dBA where background noises could interfere with alarm audibility. For example, the alarm sound pressure level might need to be more than 55 dBA to be heard over noise such as from a washing machine in the laundry or a television in the day room. If there are staff who are permitted to sleep, the alarm sound pressure level shall be a minimum of 705 dBA measured at “pillow” level in any area where the staff might be asleep. The alarm shall be activated by smoke detectorsdetection, an automatic sprinkler system, or both. If the facility has smoke detectors detection meeting the requirements of Chapter 33 (NFPA101), the smoke detectors detection shall activate the alarm. If the facility has an automatic sprinkler system whose fire protection properties are considered in the evaluation of the facility, activation of the sprinkler system shall activate the alarm.

(minimum db in NFPA 72 is 75 dba at the pillow. Identified that it is “sound pressure level” that is measured in dBA. Used generic “smoke detection” so that this could apply to both system smoke detectors as well as smoke alarms. For small B & C, a sprinkler system is supposed to be tied to the smoke alarms to generate the “alarm” in NFPA 101, 33.2.3.5.3. The “alarm” can be generated via system notification appliance or the sounders in the smoke alarms.

7.2.4.4 Smoke Detection and Smoke Alarms. A dDetection system aas used herein is one based on the use of smoke alarms or smoke detectors. No recognition is given for thermal alarms or thermal detectors. The smoke detection system categories are described in 7.2.4.4.1 through 7.2.4.4.5.

This is for small facilities which can use system detectors or smoke alarm or a combination of both.

7.2.4.4.1 None or Incomplete. There are no smoke alarms or smoke detectors in the building, or, if any are present, they do not meet the requirements for a higher-scored category.

7.2.4.4.2 Single-Level Detection, Limited Warning. There are one or more smoke alarms or smoke detectors in the building, but they do not meet the criteria for every level detection set forth in 7.2.4.4.3. Detectors credited in this category shall be permitted to be any approved smoke detector, including a single-station smoke alarmdetector. At least one smoke alarm or smoke detector must be located in the corridor or similar common space (lobbies, lounges, or other spaces that cannot be closed off) in the immediate vicinity of each separate sleeping area. If there is more than one sleeping area, each such area must be protected to obtain this credit.



CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: 7.2.4.4.3 Every Level Detection. This credit applies where the smoke alarms or the smoke detector system meets the requirements of 32.2.3.4.3 and 33.2.3.4.3 (NFPA 101).

7.2.4.4.4 Every Level Detection Plus Single-Station Smoke AlarmsDetection in Each Bedroom. To receive this credit, the requirements of 7.2.4.4.3 must be met in full with the addition of at least one single station smoke alarm detector in each bedroom or other sleeping area.

7.2.4.4.5 Total Coverage System. This system provides a minimum of one detector or smoke alarm in each occupied room or other habitable space and throughout any basements, storage areas (other than normal clothing closets), or combustible loft spaces. To qualify as a total system, there must be a manual fire alarm system in the building, and the operation of any smoke detector or smoke alarm must automatically activate the manual fire alarm system evacuation alarm for the entire building.

7.4.4.4 Smoke Detection and Smoke Alarms. All references to detectiondetectors herein refer to smoke detectors or smoke alarms. No credit is given for thermal detectors in habitable spaces except as specifically noted. Heat detectors can be credited in uninhabitable spaces where ambient temperatures can be expected to exceed 120°F (50°C) or fall below 0°F (–18°C) (such as in unfinished attics or cocklofts), provided separation from inhabited spaces is at least 1⁄2-hour fire resistance–rated. The categories under this parameter are described in 7.4.4.4.1 through 7.4.4.4.4.

7.4.4.4.1 None or Incomplete. There are no smoke alarms or smoke detectors, or those that are present do not meet the requirements for a higher scored category.

7.4.4.4.2 Single-Station Units Smoke Alarms in Each Bedroom. There is one single-station detector smoke alarm (sounds the alarm only at the responding smoke alarmdetector) in each bedroom or sleeping room.

7.4.4.4.3 Interconnected System. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any smoke detection devicedetector sounds alarm devices that alert all of the occupants. The alarm sounding device shall be permitted to be on other interconnected smoke alarmsdetectors or be other separate alarm notification appliancesdevices. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the system includes manual fire alarm features or the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection devices system sounds the manual fire system alarm as though a fire alarm box on that floor had been operated.

This appears to permit interconnected systems to be either a smoke detection system using (24 VDC) smoke detectors, OR multiple station smoke alarms, Note that using interconnected smoke alarms in place of a system would not be permitted for new or existing large facilities in NFPA 101.

7.4.4.4.3.1 Corridors and Common Spaces Without Bedroom/



CODE PARAGRAPH WITH SUGGESTED CHANGES: COMMENTS: Suite DetectorsSmoke Alarms. The system meets the requirements of 32.3.3.4.8 and 33.3.3.4.8 (NFPA 101). 7.4.4.4.3.2 Corridors and Common Spaces with Single- Station Bedroom/Suite Detectors Smoke Alarms. There is one single-station smoke alarmdetector in each bedroom or sleeping room and system smoke interconnected detectors in corridors and common spaces that are spaced as described in 7.4.4.4.3.1.

7.4.4.4.3.3 Corridors and Common Spaces and with Interconnected Bedrooms with/Suite System Smoke Detectors. The system is as in 7.4.4.4.3.2, except the bedroom/suite has system smoke detectors that are interconnected with corridor/common space system smoke detectors. In buildings in which construction as specified in 7.4.4.1 is based on all members having a fire resistance rating of at least 1⁄2 hour or more, a system as described in 7.4.4.4.3.2 that also has a thermal detector in each bedroom/suite connected to the building fire alarm system shall be permitted to be credited in this category.

7.6.4.4.2 Interconnected Systems. Interconnected systems are those systems where the operation of any smoke detection devicedetector sounds alarm devices on other detectors, or other separate alarm systems, that are spread out sufficiently tothat alert all of the building occupants. The alarm sounding devices shall be permitted to be on other interconnected smoke alarms or be other separate alarm notification appliances. Where the systems are of the total building variety, the credit shall be permitted to be given only if the building has a manual fire alarm system and the operation of the detection system sounds the manual fire alarm system as though a fire alarm box on that floor had been operated. Interconnected systems must provide notification appliances or smoke alarmssounding devices that are sufficient in location and loudness to ensure the awakening of persons who sleep normally.

While NFPA 101 would not allow interconnected smoke alarms in apartments buildings, it appears that this section of 101A does. This is basically the same as for large board and care facilities.












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Public Comment No. 6-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 1.3.1 ]

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This guide consists of a number of alternative approaches to life safety applicable for existing buildings andnew constructions . Each chapter is a different system independent of the others and is to be used inconjunction with the 2015 edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

The intent of this addition to clarify that the application of NFPA 101A Guide is valid for evaluating both existing buildings and new construction. It may be worth to state this information at the beginning of this Guide specially in application clause.

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This edition of NFPA 101A contains alternative approaches that are tied to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.Each of these approaches ( systems, methods, or devices) is recognized by the Life Safety Code, in itsAnnex A, as a method that can be used to assist the authority having jurisdiction in determining equivalentcompliance with various chapters of the Code.


As stated in NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, The alternative approaches are not restricted to systems only, but also involve methods and devices. Please see 1.4 Equivalency, 1.4.3 Equivalent Compliance, and A.1.4.3 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

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1.3.3

The method described in this guide is an index method. Index methods are can be a type of qualitative riskassessment, or a type of quantitative method but does not specifically distinguish between likelihood andconsequence . Quantitative risk assessments can also be used to evaluate designs that are proposed asalternative approaches to life safety. For information on developing fire risk assessments, see the SFPEEngineering Guide to Fire Risk Assessment. Guidance on reviewing fire risk assessments can be found inNFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments.


According to A.5.2 (NFPA 551), Fire risk indexing is a quantitative method but does not specifically distinguish between likelihood and consequence and produces a measure of relative risk. Furthermore the alternative approaches mentioned in this guide do not involve or distinguish between likelihood and consequence in evaluation procedures, so adding this definition may be useful and more suitable.

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1.3.4

For further information on alternative approaches to fire safety, see “ Performance-Based Option ”, Chapter5, of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code , “Systems Approach to Fire-Safe Building Design,” Section 1, Chapter9, of the 20th edition of the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook and the SFPE Handbook of Fire ProtectionEngineering, 4th edition, Section 3, “Hazard Calculations,” and Section 5, Chapter 10, “Fire Risk Indexing.”


As the clause intents to state more information regarding to the alternative approaches, its priority to state NFPA 101 chapter 5 "Performance-Based Option" which involves important data and explanations for the alternative approaches, especially that NFPA 101A guide is tied basically to NFPA 101.

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2.3.1 ASTM Publications.

ASTM International (formerly , American Society for Testing and Materials), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O.Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, www.astm.org.

ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2013a.

ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2012a.


ASTM is generally known as American Society for Testing and Materials, recently this statement has been changed to ASTM International, but till now it is not famous as the previous name. This addition may be important to avoid any confusion occurs.

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Public Comment No. 11-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 3.3 ]

3.3 General Definitions.

See Section 3.3 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code and Section 3 .3 of NFPA 551 , Guide for the Evaluationof Fire Risk Assessments.


As NFPA 101A is a fire risk index which is a part of fire risk assessment methods, referring to general definition of NFPA 551 is important since it involves many definitions used by NFPA 101A such Fire Risk Assessment, Probability, and Consequence. And such definitions are not stated in NFPA 101 or NFPA 101A.

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4.2.1

Evaluate fire/smoke zones using Figure 4.7 (Worksheets 4.7.1 through 4.7.11). Use the text portion(Section 4.3 through 4.6.13.4.3) of this chapter as a guide.


As stated in 4.1.3 and 4.3, the term fire/smoke zone is the used one. It shall be the same for all articles to avoid any conflicts may occur. If term (fire zone) only will be used it may inspire that the smoke zone is not involved. Otherwise use the term (zone) only without adding fire or smoke.

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Public Comment No. 13-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 4.3.2.4 ]

4.3.2.4

Where the system is used to evaluate conditions unique to a selected number of zones, the entire buidlingbuilding should be evaulated evaluated for compliance with the Life Safety Code and the FSES evaluationshall be completed on the specific zones where the condition occurs.


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4.6.1.1

Where the facility includes additions or connected structures of different construction, the rating andclassification of the structure shall be based on one of the following:

(1) Separate buildings, ifin if in accordance with 8.2.1.3 (NFPA 101)

(2) Separate buildings, if the additions and connected structure conform to the provisions of applicablesections of Chapter 18 or 19 (NFPA 101), whether or not separation is provided

(3) The lower safety parameter point score involved, if neither 4.6.1.1(1) nor 4.6.1.1(2) applies


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4.6.1.2

The floor level used to determine the parameter value is the floor of the fire/smoke zone being evaluated.The construction type of the building for all stories is based on the lowest construction type anywhere in thebuilding. The floor or zone is specified relative to, and beginning with, the level of exit discharge as definedin Section 3.3 (NFPA 101).


As stated in 4.1.3 and 4.3, the term fire/smoke zone is the used one. It shall be the same for all articles to avoid any conflicts may occur. If term (fire zone) only will be used it may inspire that the smoke zone is not involved. Otherwise use the term (zone) only without adding fire or smoke.

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4.6.2 Interior Finish (Corridor and Exits).

The classification of interior finish wall and ceiling finish materials shall be in accordance with Section 10.2(NFPA 101). The flame-spread classification shall be based and smoke-developed index classificationshall be in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding Materials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, based on the most combustible surface after deleting trim. No allowance is made in the safetyparameter values for interior finish materials that fail to be classified as a minimum of Class C. It is notanticipated that such materials will be used in health care facilities. In the rare case that such high flame-spread interior finish materialsare materials are involved, an individual fire hazard assessment outside thecapability of this evaluation system will be required. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested inaccordance with NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contributionof Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, StandardMethods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth,as permitted by Section 10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101)for those test standards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).


Section 10.2 “Interior Finish” of NFPA 101 involves interior finishes’ requirements for wall, ceiling, and floor. While 4.6.2 NFPA 101A involves only the requirements of interior wall and ceiling finish materials and doesn’t include floor finishes. Indicating to (wall and ceiling) is required.

Also as specified in 10.2 NFPA 101, the classification of material is based on both flame-spread and smoke-developed index, not the flame-spread only, so smoke-developed term shall be included.

ASTM E 84 and ANSI/UL 723 are stated also in 10.2.3 of NFPA 101 “Interior Wall or Ceiling Finish Testing and Classification”, it is reasonable to be involved in article 4.6.2.

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Public Comment No. 17-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 4.6.5 [Excluding any

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The classification of doors and opening protectives to the corridor shall be based on the minimum quality ofany door in the zone, and the classification shall be determined in accordance with NFPA 252, StandardMethods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, orNFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass BlockAssemblies. Doors for protection of vertical openings and hazardous areas that are covered separately in4.6.7 and 4.6.8 are not included in this evaluation. Doors that do not latch and doors that have louversshall not be considered in classifying doors to corridors if those doors open to toilet rooms, bathrooms,shower rooms, sink closets, and similar auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustiblematerials . shall not be considered in classifying doors to corridors even those doors do not latch or haveunprotected openings


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4.6.5.1 No Door.

A room shall be considered as not having a door if there is no door or window in the opening or if there issome other mechanism that prevents closing of the door or otherwise leaves a significant opening betweenthe patient room and the corridor. Doors with louvers or ordinary glass lights shall be classified as “no door.”(Ordinary glass lights shall not be considered as making a partition incomplete in locations where bothsides of the glass light are fully protected by automatic sprinkler systems.) Doors that have been blockedopen by door stops, chocks, tiebacks, or other devices that necessitate manual unlatching or releasingaction to close the door shall be classified as “no door.” Hold-open devices that release when the door ispushed or pulled (such as friction catches or magnetic catches) shall be permitted, and the door shall beclassified under 4.6.5.2, 4.6.5.3, and 4.6.5.4. Also, doors that are not provided with a latch in or havelatching but are not in accordance with 18.3.6.3.5 through 18.3.6.3.8 or 19.3.6.3.5 through 19.3.6.3.7(NFPA 101) shall be classified as “no door.”


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Public Comment No. 19-NFPA 101A-2014 [ New Section after 4.6.7.3 ]

4.6.7.4

Unenclosed vertical openings shall be considered enclosed if they are in accordance with 8.6.8 (NFPA101) or they are in accordance with the convenience opening provisions of 8.6.9.1 (NFPA 101)


Section 8.6 of NFPA 101 stated cases that are permitted to be involved. 8.6.8 “Two-Story Openings with Partial Enclosure” and 8.6.9.1 “Convenience Openings” are two famous cases. 4.6.7.1 of NFPA 101A mentioned four cases of unenclosed vertical openings, and adding article 4.6.7.4 may be required since these cases are permitted by NFPA 101

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5.4.6.1

Classification of interior finish is wall and ceiling finish materials shall be in accordance with Section 10.2(NFPA 101).


Section 10.2 “Interior Finish” of NFPA 101 involves interior finishes’ requirements for wall, ceiling, and floor. While 5.4.6.2 NFPA 101A involves only the requirements of interior wall and ceiling finish materials and doesn’t include floor finishes. Indicating to (wall and ceiling) is required to be clear and specific.

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5.4.6.2

No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish material with a flame-spread indexgreater than 200 or smoke developed rating of more than specified in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101 ) as testedby ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Some materials, includingfoamed plastics, high density polyethylene, and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordancewith ASTM E 84 and must be tested in accordance with NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests forEvaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, and must meet theacceptance criteria shown in 10.2 (NFPA 101). Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper, arecapable of inducing extreme rates of fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials,the resultant risk is considered to classify any such finish area as a hazardous area to be evaluated under5.4.2. Note that plywood of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) or greater thickness should be considered as having a flame-spread index of 200 or less. Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 265,Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded VinylWall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, or NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests forEvaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, as permitted by Section10.2 (NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those test standards,shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25).


As specified in 10.2 NFPA 101, the classification of material is based on both flame-spread and smoke-developed index, not the flame-spread only, so smoke-developed term shall be included. Parameter evaluation is considered failed if smoke development index does not meet requirement of section 10.2 (NFPA 101).

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Public Comment No. 26-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 5.5 [Excluding any

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The worksheets for evaluating fire safety zones use an eight-step process found in Figure 5.5.

Figure 5.5 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire Safety in Detention and Correctional Occupancies.


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Worksheet_5.5.3.pdf Worksheet 5.5.3 Modification


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• Note (h) has one case only, With value (4)Recommendation: Change the context of these notes to present the direct value, remove the values from the entire table, and maintain the note reference letter only in the table.

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WORKSHEET 5.5.1 COVER SHEET

Fire Safety Evaluation Worksheet for Detention and Correctional Occupancies

Date _

Building Identification _

Evaluator _

Complete one worksheet for each building evaluated.

WORKSHEET 5.5.2___ Use Condition 11- Zoned Egresll

___ Use Condition 111- Zoned Impeded Egress

USE CONDITION___ Use Condition IV - Impeded Egress

___ Use Condition V - Contained

NOTE: If Use Condition III or Use Condition IV is involved. staff location, remote release locks, or fire detection. or anycombination ofthese, must be sufficient to ensure the prompt release required by the use condition checked.

WORKSHEET 5 5 3 SAFETY PARAMETER VALUES..Safety Parameters Parameter Values

1. Construction V(OOO) vom IV(2AR) II1(200) 1II(21ll mOOO) 1I01ll 11(222) or I (ANY)

1 story 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 2

2.~ -2 0 0 2 0 2 2 2

3.ton' -8<-2)" -2(0)" -2{O)" -8(-2)" 0 -5{-2)" 2 2

~4 stories -IO{-2)" 4(0)" 4{O)" 10( 2)" 2(0)" 8(-2)" 0 2

2. Hazardous Areas Within He$. Housin!! Area Outside Res. Housinl!" Area None or NoDouble Deficiency Single Deficiency Double Deficiency Single Deficiency Deficiencies

-7 -, -4(-7'!' 0 0

3. FireAlann NoAlann WIO 1".D. Notification WI F.D. NotificationWIO Man.AIann I WI Man. Alann

-I 0 1 I 2

4. Smoke Detection None Residential Housing Area 1'0..,Partial Coverage Full Bldg.

Corr. + Comm. Sea. + Lrg. Sleeoin!! Rms. All Sleeoinl! Rms. Coverage

-4(-1)- 0 I 2 , 5

5. AutomaticNone Residential Housing Areas Entire Buildinlt

Sprinklers 0 8 10

6. Interior f'inish Class C ClassB Class A

(COITs. and Egress) -3 -I 0

7. Interior Finish Class C Class B Class A

(Other Areas) -2 -I 0

8. CelllSleeping Room Cclls (Rooms) Face on Corridor Intervening Cornmon Space Within Resid. HousingArea

Enclosure (Each Cell is a Separate Open Smoke Resistant ~l·Hour FireResidential Housing Area) < I Hour Rcsistance-Rated

0 -3{-5)"(O)d O{-2)<' 2(0)"

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Worksheet 5 5 3 Continued..9. Separation of Resid. Incomplete Smoke Resistant :<:1-Hour ~'ire

Housing Areas from Parnmeter 5 Vnlue <10 Parameter 5 Value = to <1 Hour Resistance-RatedOtherAreal

6 2 2(4)h 4(2)1>

10. Exit System <2 Routes Multiple Routes Direct Room ExitsD fi i n

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ii. ExitAcceslDead Ends No Dead Ends >50 f\ and Travel lsi

>100 f\ >50 ft.; >200n <200 ft >150 ft. ::;150 ft

2WW" HO)l 2{O)l I(0)l 0Open or Incomplete Enclosures Enclosedc

12. Vertical OpeningsThru N Floorll 2-3 Floors I Floor Smoke Resistant Fire Resistant

-lOW! I -7(01 -2w1 0 I 2

No Control moo mpartments Heat + Smoke Vent System13. Smoke Control Passive Mechanical! Assisted

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m(200), or V(OOO) construction andParameter 5 il O.

c Use ( ) for Ulle Condition V, newcom;,troction, ...·here Parameter 5 is O.

dUse( ):- For Ulle Condition II.

For SI units, I ft. .. 0.3048 m: I ft.t. 0.092 mi.

- For Ulle Condition III if inte....~ning spaceilS50 fl

- For U!III': Condition IV ifParameter 5 illand inten-ening spare is <50 fl

For eIisting buildings if either.- Parameter 13 '" B,or- Parameter 5 is:<:B aDd Parameter 4 i.~.

• Ulle 0 in t-ltory buildiDg!l.r Use ( )if Parameter 13 i.B.I Use( )if Parameter 10 i.-6.h Use ( ) for Use ConditlonJl II, lli. and IV,

new conJlt.ruction, if cells are facingalXel. lXIrridor.

; Use 2Q ft. for Ule Condition V.

WORKSHEET 5 5 4 INDIVIDUAL SAFETY EVALUATIONS..

Fire General FireControl Egress Refuge Safety

safety Parameters Provided (5J) Provided (5:z) Provided (53) Provided (5t>

1. C<lnstruction

2. Htu:ardous Areas +2=

3. FireAlann .2

4. Smoke Detection .2

5. Automatic Sprinklers .2- .2

6. Interior Finish --- --- --- ---(Corrs. and E1lTess) --- --- --- ---7.1nterior Finish (Other Arens) .2

B. CelllSleeping Room Enclosure

9. Separation of Resident in1Housing +2=Areas from Other Areas

to. Exit System .2.

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8.5.7.2

No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread rating of morethan 200 as or smoke developed rating of more than specified in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101 ) as measuredby ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Thus, this FSES should notbe used where such conditions exist. Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene,and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested inaccordance with NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and CeilingInterior Finish to Room Fire Growth, and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 (NFPA 101).Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper, are capable of inducing extreme rates of fire growthand rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant hazard is considered beyond thecapacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual fire hazard assessment.


As specified in 10.2 NFPA 101, the classification of material is based on both flame-spread and smoke-developed index, not the flame-spread only, so smoke-developed term shall be included

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8.5.7.4

Any interior finish space having a flame-spread index of 75 or less that and is protected by automaticsprinklers is evaluated as having a flame-spread index not exceeding 25. Any interior finish having a flame-spread index of more than 75 but not more than 200 that is protected by automatic sprinklers is evaluatedas having a flame-spread index not exceeding 75.


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Public Comment No. 21-NFPA 101A-2014 [ Section No. 8.6 [Excluding any

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The worksheets for evaluating fire safety use a five-step process found in Figure 8.6.

Figure 8.6 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire Safety in Business Occupancies.


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Case_Study-Existing-01.pdf Modify end note (a) stated in worksheet 8.6.2


End note (a) stated in worksheet 8.6.2, for parameter 3 “Vertical Openings”, shall be revised to be: “If building is one level, use (0) for new buildings and (1) for existing buildings”.The intent of this modification is to involve existing buildings in the context due to the following analysis:• In case of existing buildings which have 4 stories ≤ 75ft height and Involve enclosed vertical openings with fire resistance rating > 1hr and construction type is Type I or Type II (222), Parameter 3 will achieve the highest possible value which is (1).


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• While in case of existing buildings are one level only “which means there are no any vertical openings connecting floors” and construction type is Type I or Type II (222), Parameter 3 value will be (0).• The validity of assigning low score value for one level buildings and high score value for 4 stories ≤ 75ft buildings shall be verified. Especially that, the Egress Requirement value (Sb) is constant (0) for both cases.• The attached comparison (Uploaded PDF) presents a sample of individual evaluation between two existing buildings having the same characteristics except building height. The evaluation is performed for egress provided (S2) category, with considering valid and invalid end notes stated at worksheet 8.6.2.

As shown in attached safety evaluation for Egress Provided (S2), the result of total safety score for Case I is (-1), while for Case II is (0). And as stated in worksheet 8.6.4, the egress requirement values (Sb) for existing buildings is (0) for both cases (1 story and height > 3 stories ≤ 75 ft).According to worksheet 8.6.5 (Equivalency Evaluation) we find the following:For Case I: Egress Provided (S2) minus Required Egress (Sb) = -1 minus 0 = -1 < 0 (NO)For Case II: Egress Provided (S2) minus Required Egress (Sb) = 0 minus 0 = 0 = 0 (Yes)

So, and according to 8.6.6 (Determine Equivalency Conclusion) and worksheet 8.6.7, the level of life safety in Case I is not equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code. While the level of life safety in Case II is at equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code. Although the building in Case I is reasonable to be more safe than that stated in Case II during egress.

Conclusion: End note (a) stated at worksheet 8.6.2 shall be revised as following: “If building is one level, use (0) for new buildings and (1) for existing buildings”

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End note (a) stated in worksheet 8.6.2, for parameter 3 “Vertical Openings”, shall be revised to be: “If building is one level, use (0) for new buildings and (1) for existing buildings”. The intent of this modification is to involve existing buildings in the context due to the following analysis:

In case of existing buildings which have 4 stories ≤ 75ft height and Involve enclosed vertical openings with fire resistance rating > 1hr and construction type is Type I or Type II (222), Parameter 3 will achieve the highest possible value which is (1).

While in case of existing buildings are one level only “which means there are no any vertical openings connecting floors” and construction type is Type I or Type II (222), Parameter 3 value will be (0).

The validity of assigning low score value for one level buildings and high score value for 4 stories ≤ 75ft buildings shall be verified. Especially that, the

Egress Requirement value (Sb) is constant (0) for both cases.

The following comparison presents a sample of individual evaluation between two existing buildings having the same characteristics except building height. The evaluation will be performed for egress provided (S2) category, with considering valid and invalid end notes stated at worksheet 8.6.2.

Individual Safety Evaluation for Egress Provided (S2)

Safety Parameter Safety Factor / Criteria Case I

One story Existing Building

Case II 4 stories ≤ 75 ft Existing Building

Valid End Notes Used from Worksheet 8.6.2

Invalid End Notes at Worksheet 8.6.2

1 Construction Type I or Type II (222)

2 Segregation of Hazards

Single Def (No protection, Not structurally endang. and exposed exit system)

-4 -4

3 Vertical Openings All enclosed and > 1hr FPR 0 1 a) Use (0) if building is one level. g) All VO>1hr FPR and meet 7.1.3 and 39.3.1 of NFPA 101

4 Automatic Sprinklers None 0 (÷ 2) 0 (÷ 2)

5 Fire Alarm WO/FD Notif. And W/ Voice Commun. 2 2

p) Is not valid. Since there is no new high rise building cases.

6 Smoke Detection Corridor 1 1

7 Interior Finish Exit routes, Rooms, and Suites are ≤ 25


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Safety Parameter Safety Factor / Criteria Case I

One story Existing Building

Case II 4 stories ≤ 75 ft Existing Building

Valid End Notes Used from Worksheet 8.6.2

Invalid End Notes at Worksheet 8.6.2

8 Smoke Control None 0 (÷ 2) 0 (÷ 2)

9 Exit Access No D.E >50ft and T.D is >100ft to 200ft 0 0

c) Is not valid. Since Parameter 4 is less than 10

10 Egress Route Not Deficient 0 0

11 Corridor/Room Separation

Smoke resistive W/O door closer 0 (÷ 2) 0 (÷ 2)

e) Is not valid. As Parameter 4 is less than 10 and parameter 1 is based on construction Type I or Type II (222).

12 Occupant Emergency Program

1 to 2 Fire Drills Conducted per Year, and no formal emergency program.

0 0

n) Is not valid. Since there is no formal occupant emergency organization program.

Total Score -1 0

As shown in previous safety evaluation for Egress Provided (S2), the result of total safety score for Case I is (-1), while for Case II is (0). And as stated in worksheet 8.6.4, the egress requirement values (Sb) for existing buildings is (0) for both cases (1 story and height > 3 stories ≤ 75 ft).

According to worksheet 8.6.5 (Equivalency Evaluation) we find the following:

For Case I: Egress Provided (S2) minus Required Egress (Sb) = -1 minus 0 = -1 < 0 (NO)

For Case II: Egress Provided (S2) minus Required Egress (Sb) = 0 minus 0 = 0 = 0 (Yes)

So, and according to 8.6.6 (Determine Equivalency Conclusion) and worksheet 8.6.7, the level of life safety in Case I is not equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code. While the level of life safety in Case II is at equivalent to that prescribed by the Life Safety Code. Although the building in Case I is reasonable to be more safe than that stated in Case II during egress.

Conclusion: End note (a) stated at worksheet 8.6.2 shall be revised as following: “If building is one level, use (0) for new buildings and (1) for existing buildings”



9.5.7.2

No consideration is included in the safety parameter value for any finish with a flame-spread index of morethan 200 as or smoke developed index of more than specified in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101 ) as measuredby ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Thus, this FSES should notbe used where such conditions exist.Some materials, including foam plastics, high density polyethylene,and polypropylene, are not permitted to be tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 and must be tested inaccordance with NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and CeilingInterior Finish to Room Fire Growth, and must meet the acceptance criteria shown in 10.2 (NFPA 101).Some materials, including asphalt-impregnated paper; arecapable are capable of inducing extreme ratesof fire growth and rapid flashover. In any case involving these materials, the resultant hazard is consideredbeyond the capacity of this evaluation system and requires an individual fire hazard assessment.


- As specified in 10.2 (NFPA 101) the classification of material is according to both flame- spread and smoke-developed indexes not the flame-spread index only, so it shall be involved in the context.- (arecapable) there is a Misspelling, add a space to be (are capable)

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9.5.7.4

Any interior finish having space having a flame-spread index of 75 or less that and is protected byautomatic sprinklers is evaluated as having a flame-spread index not exceeding 25. Any interior finishhaving a flame-spread index of more than 75 but not more than 200 that is protected by automaticsprinklers is evaluated as having a flame-spread index not exceeding 75.


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