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AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Second Draft Meeting Monday, July 18, 2016

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Milwaukee, WI

1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair James Lathrop at 8:00 AM (ET) on

Monday, July 18, 2016.

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

3. Approval of August 26, 2016 first draft meeting minutes. See page 6.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 11.

5. NFPA 101 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 17.

6. NFPA 5000 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page 58.

7. NFPA 101/5000 Committee Input. See page 91.

8. Elderly Housing Task Group report –B. Cronin, TG Chair.

9. Other business.

10. Future meetings.

11. Adjournment.

Enclosures

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Address List No PhoneResidential Occupancies SAF-RES

Safety to Life

Tracy L. Vecchiarelli06/07/2016

SAF-RES

James K. Lathrop

ChairKoffel Associates, Inc.81 Pennsylvania AvenueNiantic, CT 06357Alternate: Joshua Talley

SE 1/1/1992SAF-RES

Tracy L. Vecchiarelli

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

2/3/2016

SAF-RES

Roland A. Asp

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

M 10/28/2014SAF-RES

Warren D. Bonisch

PrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation1701 North Collins Blvd., Suite 235Richardson, TX 75080Aon CorporationAlternate: David P. Wilmot

I 11/14/1997

SAF-RES

H. Wayne Boyd

PrincipalUS Safety & Engineering Corporation2365 El Camino AvenueSacramento, CA 95821-5647

M 7/17/1998SAF-RES

Patrick Boyer

PrincipalState Farm Insurance Company1501 Rhodes LaneBloomington, IL 61704

I 08/09/2012

SAF-RES

Harry L. Bradley

PrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office5 West Riding DriveBel-Air, MD 21014International Fire Marshals Association

E 1/1/1982SAF-RES

Paul D. Coats

PrincipalAmerican Wood Council4695 Hannah DriveRock Hill, SC 29732-9767Alternate: Dennis A. Richardson

M 08/17/2015

SAF-RES

Bradford T. Cronin

PrincipalNewport Fire Department21 West Marlborough StreetNewport, RI 02840-2527Rhode Island Association of Fire Marshals

E 03/05/2012SAF-RES

Daniel P. Finnegan

PrincipalSiemens Industry, Inc.Building Technologies DivisionFire & Security2953 Exeter CourtWest Dundee, IL 60118-1724Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.

M 8/5/2009

SAF-RES

Ralph D. Gerdes

PrincipalRalph Gerdes Consultants, LLC5510 South East Street, Suite EIndianapolis, IN 46227-1939Alternate: David Cook

SE 1/1/1987SAF-RES

William J. Hall

PrincipalPortland Cement Association1040 Duprees Store RoadDrakes Branch, VA 23937-2516

M 12/08/2015

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SAF-RES

Stanley C. Harbuck

PrincipalSchool of Building InspectionPO Box 1643Salt Lake City, UT 84110American Public Health AssociationAlternate: Jake Pauls

C 10/4/2001SAF-RES

Kenneth E. Isman

PrincipalUniversity of Maryland7402 Forests Edge CourtLaurel, MD 20707

SE 1/1/1987

SAF-RES

Marshall A. Klein

PrincipalMarshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc.6815 Autumn View DriveEldersburg, MD 21784-6304Alternate: Jennifer Klein Gould

SE 1/1/1981SAF-RES

Josh Lambert

PrincipalUniversity of Texas at Austin304 East 24th Street, Suite 202ADMail Code C2600Austin, TX 78712Alternate: Waymon Jackson

U 07/29/2013

SAF-RES

Gary Lampella

PrincipalNational Association of Home Builders (NAHB)1201 15th Street NWWashington, DC 20005National Association of Home BuildersAlternate: Daniel Buuck

U 04/05/2016SAF-RES

Richard T. Long, Jr.

PrincipalExponent, Inc.17000 Science Drive, Suite 200Bowie, MD 20715-4427Upholstered Furniture Action Council

M 10/18/2011

SAF-RES

Alfred J. Longhitano

PrincipalAlfred J. Longhitano, P.E., LLC26 Salem RoadChappaqua, NY 10514

SE 10/20/2010SAF-RES

Eric N. Mayl

PrincipalCore Engineers Consulting Group, LLC5171 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 200Washington, DC 20016

SE 3/21/2006

SAF-RES

Ronald G. Nickson

PrincipalNational Multifamily Housing Council3551 White Spruce GlenSouthport, NC 28461-0078

U 4/1/1995SAF-RES

Henry Paszczuk

PrincipalConnecticut Department of Public Safety102 Jeffrey LaneBerlin, CT 06037Alternate: Joseph Kingston

E 4/15/2004

SAF-RES

Richard Jay Roberts

PrincipalHoneywell Fire Safety624 Hammer LaneNorth Aurora, IL 60542-9155National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: David Newhouse

M 7/23/2008SAF-RES

John A. Sharry

PrincipalBeakmann PropertiesSharry & Associates, Inc.3730 Otter Brook LoopDiscovery Bay, CA 94505

U 7/16/2003

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SAF-RES

Kevin Spangler

PrincipalMichael Baker International100 Airside DriveMoon Township, PA 15108Alternate: Young H. Kim

SE 10/29/2012SAF-RES

Joseph H. Versteeg

PrincipalVersteeg Associates86 University DriveTorrington, CT 06790

SE 7/14/2004

SAF-RES

Carl F. Weaver

PrincipalConcord Management Ltd.2605 Maitland Center ParkwaySuite AMaitland, FL 32751-7139

U 04/08/2015SAF-RES

Muhammad Ahmad Zubair Sarwar

PrincipalDesign Confidence ConsultancyIbn Battuta Gate Office BuildingOffice 614, Level 6Garden Cross RoadDubai, 454418, 00000 UAE

SE 12/08/2015

SAF-RES

Jeffrey D. Zwirn

PrincipalIDS Research & Development, Inc.46 West Clinton AvenueTenafley, NJ 07670

SE 3/1/2011SAF-RES

Donald P. Damron

Voting AlternateSarasota County Fire Department6750 Bee Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34241

E 08/09/2012

SAF-RES

Michael F. Meehan

Voting AlternateVSC Fire & Security1417 Miller Store Road, Suite CVirginia Beach, VA 23455-3327American Fire Sprinkler Association

IM 4/15/2004SAF-RES

Daniel Buuck

AlternateNational Association of Home Builders1201 15th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005-2800National Association of Home BuildersPrincipal: Gary Lampella

U 03/03/2014

SAF-RES

David Cook

AlternateRalph Gerdes Consultants, LLC5510 South East Street, Suite EIndianapolis, IN 46227Principal: Ralph D. Gerdes

SE 10/1/1995SAF-RES

Jennifer Klein Gould

AlternateMarshall A. Klein And Associates, Inc.9800 Bolton Village CourtFairfax, VA 22032-1147Principal: Marshall A. Klein

SE 08/11/2014

SAF-RES

Waymon Jackson

AlternateUniversity of Texas at Austin1 University Station, Stop C2600PO Box 7729Austin, TX 78713Principal: Josh Lambert

U 10/18/2011SAF-RES

Young H. Kim

AlternateMichael Baker International100 Airside DriveMoon Township, PA 15108-2783Principal: Kevin Spangler

SE 08/17/2015

SAF-RES

Joseph Kingston

AlternateConnecticut Office of State Fire Marshal165 Capitol Avenue, Room 258Hartford, CT 06106-1628Principal: Henry Paszczuk

E 10/29/2012SAF-RES

Bruce Lecair

AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.25417 Hyacinth StreetCorona, CA 92883Principal: Roland A. Asp

M 08/09/2012

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David Newhouse

AlternateGentex Corporation10985 Chicago DriveZeeland, MI 49464National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Richard Jay Roberts

M 10/29/2012SAF-RES

Jake Pauls

AlternateJake Pauls Consulting Services255 Glenlake Avenue, Suite 2207Toronto, ON M6P 1G2 CanadaAmerican Public Health AssociationPrincipal: Stanley C. Harbuck

C 7/12/2001

SAF-RES

Dennis A. Richardson

AlternateAmerican Wood Council2777 Yulupa Avenue, #126Santa Rosa, CA 95405-8584Principal: Paul D. Coats

M 08/17/2015SAF-RES

Joshua Talley

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: James K. Lathrop

SE 10/28/2014

SAF-RES

David P. Wilmot

AlternateAon Fire Protection Engineering6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220Greenbelt, MD 20770Principal: Warren D. Bonisch

I 10/29/2012SAF-RES

Tracy L. Vecchiarelli

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

2/3/2016

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MINUTES

NFPA Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2015

InterContinental Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

1. The meeting was called to order by Chair James Lathrop at 8:00 AM (CDT) on

Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

2. Self-introduction of committee members and guests were made.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY

James Lathrop, Chair Koffel Associates Inc.

Roland Asp, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association

Harry Bradley, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office

Rep.: International Fire Marshals Association

Phillip Brown, Principal American Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

Daniel Buuck, Principal National Association of Home Builders

Bradford Cronin, Principal Newport Fire Department

Rep.: Rhode Island Association of Fire

Marshals

Daniel Finnegan, Principal Siemens Industry, Inc.

Rep.: Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.

Sam Francis, Principal American Wood Council

Stanley Harbuck, Principal School of Building Inspection

Rep.: American Public Health Association

Kenneth Isman, Principal University of Maryland

Marshall Klein, Principal Marshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc.

Josh Lambert, Principal University of Texas at Austin

Alfred Longhitano, Principal Alfred J. Longhitano, P.E., LLC

Eric Mayl, Principal Core Engineers Consulting Group, LLC

Ronald Nickson, Principal National Multifamily Housing Council

Richard Roberts, Principal Honeywell Life Safety

Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers

Association

David Newhouse, Alt. to R.

Roberts

Gentex Corporation

Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers

Association

David Wilmot, Alt. to W. Bonisch Aon Fire Protection Engineering

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT

(NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED)

GUESTS PRESENT

3. Approval of June 24, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. The previous meeting

minutes were approved as submitted.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. Staff provided an overview of the

first draft meeting procedures. See the meeting agenda for the PowerPoint slides.

5. Correlating Committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions.

a. Home health care: The committee reviewed the CC direction, no action. See

also Item 7 below.

b. “Life safety” sprinkler systems: The committee reviewed the CC direction;

no action. The TC will await the report from the upcoming life safety

sprinkler system workshop to be hosted by NFPA in December.

c. NFPA 13R attic protection: The committee reviewed the CC direction; no

action. The TC will await the report from the upcoming life safety sprinkler

system workshop to be hosted by NFPA in December.

d. Private homes/dwellings rented as B&Bs: The committee reviewed the CC

direction; no action.

e. Apartments for the elderly: The committee reviewed the CC direction, no

action. See also Item 7 below.

6. Core chapters, first revisions of interest – staff review. Staff provided an overview

of the core chapter revisions of interest to the TC. Revisions and CIs were developed

as appropriate – see the first draft report.

Gregory Harrington, Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association

NAME COMPANY

H. Wayne Boyd, Principal US Safety & Engineering Corporation

Patrick Boyer, Principal State Farm Insurance Company

Ralph Gerdes, Principal Ralph Gerdes Consultants, LLC

Richard Long, Principal Exponent, Inc.

Rep.: Upholstered Furniture Action Council

Henry Paszczuk, Principal Connecticut Department of Public Safety

John Sharry, Principal Beakmann Properties

Kevin Spangler, Principal Michael Baker International

Joseph Versteeg, Principal Versteeg Associates

Carl Weaver, Principal Concord Management Ltd.

Jeffrey Zwirn, Principal IDS Research & Development Inc.

Donald Damron, Voting Alternate Sarasota County Fire Department

NAME COMPANY

Jay Hall Portland Cement Assoc.

Jim Kirby Kellen – For GYP. Assoc.

Linda Strobl Hamilton Public Health-Canada

Robert Solomon National Fire Protection Association

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7. Elderly Housing Task Group report – B. Cronin, TG Chair. See Attachment, pg.

4.

8. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. The TC reviewed the NFPA 101 PIs and

developed FRs and CIs as applicable – see the NFPA 101 first draft report.

9. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. The TC reviewed the NFPA 5000 PIs and

developed FRs and CIs as applicable – see the NFPA 5000 first draft report.

10. Other business. It was noted the definition of ‘one- and two-family dwelling’ in

6.1.8.1.1 of NFPA 101 does not match the Ch. 3 definition. The TC directed staff to

provide the following proposed definition to the 101 and 5000 correlating committees

for action by the TC on Fundamentals:

6.1.8.1.1* Definition—One- and Two-Family Dwelling Unit. A building that

contains not more than two dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom

facilities with each dwelling unit occupied by members of a single family with not more

than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms.

11. Future meetings. The second draft (public comment) meetings will be held Q3-2016

at a location TBD. Details will be provided when they are available.

12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

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Apartments for the Elderly

Task Group Report

Task Group Members: Brad Cronin (Chair), Dan Finnegan, Elizabeth Harbuck, Stan Harbuck, Marshall

Klein, Jim Lathrop and Joe Versteeg

As directed by the Correlating Committee, the Task Group reviewed past material to summarize work

done previously. This was done by reviewing the 1981 Life Safety Code and Handbook material, and the

supporting TCR and TCD. The Task Group also reviewed requirements that some states had specific to

these type of occupancies. The following represents the findings of the group.

Code Review

1981 Life Safety Code

Requirements for apartments for the elderly were brought in for the first time in this edition.

Definition

o Apartments for the Elderly. An apartment building specifically designed for housing

elderly individuals who are capable of self-preservation.

Changes were broken into 2 categories; apartments for the elderly in general and those buildings

7 stories and up

Requirements in both new and existing contained construction features and system requirements

o For all:

Reduced travel distance to exits, no spiral staircases, no winders, horizontal exit

required, manual fire alarms, monitored fire alarm (4 stories and up),

pressurization of exit corridors

o For 7 stories and up:

Monitored alarms and annunciator indicating floor, voice communication, smoke

barriers, smoke partitions

5 of 26 votes were negative for TCR, comments below

o Reliability of pressurizing elevator shafts and lobbies not proven, elderly requirements

excessive

o Use of elevators vs area of refuge is premature

o Provisions for handicap are unreasonable, unjustifiable, and indefensible in terms of cost

benefit and are impractical in application

o Provisions for the handicapped are objectionable, not because of the stated purpose, but

for the major effect on building design and arrangement

o High cost impact, lack of objectives to achieve life safety objectives, arbitrarily applied

regardless of occupancy, lack of documentation to show validity or practicality of

requirements, and the measures are too broad in scope

2 of 29 votes were negative for TCD, comments below

o Real danger of conflicts with building codes resulting from use of reference to

incompatible set of building construction type designations

o Need for set of special criteria for housing for the elderly has not been demonstrated by

field experience

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o The proposed special provisions for the handicapped fail to fully recognize the value of

automatic sprinkler protection in providing "in-place" protection. It has not been

demonstrated that the additional protection and expense of smoke barriers is justified by

a real need

1985 Life Safety Code

Requirements for apartments for the elderly were removed

o Relevant comments

Buildings designed for elderly housing are being discriminated against versus

buildings which happen to have a large elderly population. The requirements for

apartment buildings adequately protect residents of all age groups as long as they

are capable of self-preservation

o Residential Board and Care added as new chapter which included the elderly where care

services were provided

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Department of Health and Human

Services provided comments supporting the addition of adding this chapter

Various State Requirements

MA has requirements for emergency plans and instructions provided to occupants annually

RI has requirements for annual inspections of elderly apartments

CT has requirements for sprinklers in buildings over 4 stories with at least 80% of occupants over

65 years old

o It was noted that there are difficulties in determining age of occupants during an

inspection

Considerations 1981 requirements were hard to enforce in existing buildings since tenants may age in place

triggering requirements that weren’t in play when building was built. For example travel distance

reduction in elderly apartments

Defining elderly and is our concern only age or age and mobility

Should we address both elderly occupants as well as those infirmed and requiring medical care in

the home regardless of age

Requirements and concerns would be different for both groups

Which occupancies should we address: apartments, 1- and 2- family dwellings

Possible Next Steps Getting stakeholders involved to ensure their concerns are heard

Monitoring the FPRF project relating to this topic

Seeking data on fires in these occupancies to focus any requirements

Determining other state requirements for apartments for the elderly

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Public Comment No. 42-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.3 ]

New Section

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

101_CCN_45.pdf 101 CC Note #45 ✓

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 45 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review the additional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6.

This action will be considered as a public comment.

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Correlating Committee Note No. 45-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 7.2.1.5.3]

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC

Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE

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Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:06:01 EST 2016

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I, CC ON SAF_AAC, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including boththe Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of theNFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power andauthority to enter into this copyright assignment.

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Correlating Committee Note No. 45-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.3 ]


Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC

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Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 11:51:19 EST 2016

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review theadditional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6.


Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All

0 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund

Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Correlating Revision No. 6-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.10.6 ]

7.2.1.5.10.7

Two releasing operations shall be permitted for educational occupancy classroom doors secured against unwanted entry inaccordance with the provisions of Chapter 15 .




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Committee Statement: The new provision of 7.2.1.5.10.7 is needed so that the new provisions of 15.2.2.2.4 do not conflict with Chapter 7.

Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

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0 Abstention

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Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


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Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

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Reynolds, Ronald C.

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Public Comment No. 16-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 9.13 ]

Add New Section after 9.13



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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 16 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 16-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 9.13 ]




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The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES,DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The CorrelatingCommittee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desiredchanges.


Ballot Results


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Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Revision No. 1006-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 9.13 ]

9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

9.14.1 Where Required.

Where required by Chapters 11 through 43 , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4 .

9.14.2 Considerations.

The risk analysis required by 9.14.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:

(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies

(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility

(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations

9.14.3 Emergency Communications System.

An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the riskanalysis required by 9.14.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.

9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan.

The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the massnotification/emergency communications system.


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This first revision seeks to provide a requirement to conduct a risk analysis and create an emergency action plan for occupancieswhere required by Chapters 11-43. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus inthe 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recentincidents that occurred in our college/university campuses, and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to befollowed for life safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; WeatherTornadoes/Storms]. //

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop was held December 3–4, 2014 inCollege Park, Maryland, and was sponsored and hosted by NFPA. The resulting report highlights the need for real timecommunication systems in appropriate occupancies. //

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has a chapter dedicated to emergency communication systems. This containsthe detailed information on the risk analysis and emergency action plan as required in the above proposed sections. //

This is NOT intended to require a mass notification system. There are many elements contained within a mass notification system.The process of the risk analysis will outline what is needed based on risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be theresponsibility of the occupancy to react to the risk assessment. //

A task group has been appointed to further review the location of the proposed material in Ch. 9. The committee requests theCorrelating Committee review this action in conjunction with any related actions by the TC on Fundamentals and the occupancychapter committees to ensure the provisions are appropriately coordinated. The committee also requests the Correlating Committeereview the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment to recommend any needed changes to accommodatethe addition of the proposed language.

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Ballot Results


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28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.

Affirmative All

Bradley, Harry L.

Brinkman, Kevin L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia

Hammerberg, Thomas P.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Richard Jay

Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.

Negative with Comment

Larrimer, Peter A.

As written, this is not ready to be accepted in the Life Safety Code. The text has numerous problems.

Editorial Comment

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Public Comment No. 147-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 24.1.1.2 ]

24.1.1.2*

One- and two-family dwellings shall be limited to buildings containing not more than two dwelling units in which each dwelling unit isoccupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms or by no morethan two persons per sleeping room, whichever is greater .


This section should be changed to accommodate individuals in a group that are capable of self-preservation to be accommodated within the definition of single family dwelling. While the current provision allows for any number of related individuals or "insiders" to occupy a single family dwelling, it currently limits the number of "outsiders" to three, regardless of the size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, or the configuration of the home. A more reasonable definition that proposes the limits of occupancy should establish limits based on size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home. This would help prevent the exclusion of the number of those that are "outsiders" that, under the provision, might be allowed for the same number of individuals if they were related. For instance, if in a given situation 6 insiders or related individuals were allowed to live in a given single family dwelling that have 4 bedrooms, it might seem unreasonable to prevent 6 "outsiders" or unrelated individuals from living in that same single family dwelling.

Attached are some reference materials that should help explain this situation. While the New York government document does go beyond explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided by also including rulings that are only applicable to New York State, it does a good job of explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided. The HUD document provides some informative discussion on some of the parameters, such as size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home, that could be involved in evaluating a situation should an attempt be made to have consistent policies for occupying single family dwellings across the spectrums (see beginning on page 5 where the topic says "24 C.F.R. Chapter ..."). This proposed modification only extends the definition with regard to what, perhaps, most would consider, the most salient parameter: number of bedrooms.

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Public Input No. 449-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 43.10.5.9]


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Public Comment No. 30-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 24.3.2 ]

24.3.2 Protection from Hazards. — Hazardous Materials.

Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.



101_CCN_31.pdf 101 CC Note #31


NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 31 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Negative ballots of Klein, Longhitano, Mayl and Weaver relative to enforceability of hazardous materials protection requirements for 1- and 2-family dwellings. Also, the committee should readdress the provisions of 24.3.2 with regards to items like flammable liquids, gases and common hazardous materials found within one-and-two family dwellings.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 31-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 24.3.2 ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Negative ballots of Klein, Longhitano,Mayl and Weaver relative to enforceability of hazardous materials protection requirements for 1- and 2-family dwellings. Also, thecommittee should readdress the provisions of 24.3.2 with regards to items like flammable liquids, gases and common hazardousmaterials found within one-and-two family dwellings.


Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Revision No. 6015-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 24.3.2 ]

24.3.2 Protection from Hazards. (Reserved) — Hazardous Materials.



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CommitteeStatement:

The revision incorporates the 8.7.3.1 hazardous materials storage and handling provisions for one- and two-familydwellings.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Buuck, Daniel

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Harbuck, Stanley C.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.


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Long, Jr., Richard T.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Negative with Comment

Klein, Marshall A.

I have changed my vote on this issue based on the negative Ballot comments of Mr. Longhitano, Mr. Weaver and Mr. Mayl.

Longhitano, Alfred J.

This language is so broad that an inspector seeing an alcohol hand sanitizer could require egress as required for a hazardous area.

Mayl, Eric N.

Compliance with §8.7.3.1 is overly restrictive in single family homes.

Weaver, Carl F.

I do not see how this requirement could be enforced in a single-family home.


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24.3.5.2

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance withSection 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems inaccordance with NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D shall also be permitted.



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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 32 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots of Asp and Klein to reword code text so as to correctly capture the allowable scope of NFPA 13R.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 32-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 24.3.5.2 ]




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The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballotsof Asp and Klein to reword code text so as to correctly capture the allowable scope of NFPA 13R.


Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Revision No. 6003-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 24.3.5.2 ]

24.3.5.2

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance withSection 9.7 ; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height , and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems inaccordance with NFPA 13R , Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies , and with NFPA13D , Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes , shall also bepermitted.


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The revision recognizes that stories in height is a defined term in NFPA 101 and brings in the 60 ft limitation in the scope ofNFPA 13R.

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Public Input No. 45-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 24.3.5.2]

Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Buuck, Daniel

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Harbuck, Stanley C.


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Isman, Kenneth E.

Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.

Long, Jr., Richard T.

Longhitano, Alfred J.

Mayl, Eric N.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Affirmative with Comment

Asp, Roland A.

I agree with the concept but the wording is awkward, it sounds like this section would allow a NFPA 13D system in a four story apartment building.Wording should be modified to something like "Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, thesystem shall be in accordance with Section 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height abovegrade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted, in one- and two family dwellings and manufactured homes, systems inaccordance with NFPA 13D shall also be permitted".

Klein, Marshall A.

The requirement addressing both NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D requirements in the same sentence is confusing since the NFPA 13R requirementsdealing with the number of stories and 60' in height only relate to NFPA 13R, not NFPA 13D. Should read: "Where an automatic sprinkler systemis installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories inheight, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation ofSprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies shall be permitted; and in buildings with NFPA 13D shall also be permitted."

Weaver, Carl F.

Editorial change to correlate to other codes.


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Public Comment No. 173-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 24.5.2 ]

24.5.5 Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations and Showers

(The content is based on the language used for a Public Comment (No. 170) for 7.1.6.5 with changes to the numbering to fitsomewhere into Chapter 24 — preferrably not as the very last requirement in the Chaprer — and to be independent of anyrequirements for "Means of Egress.")

7.1.6.5* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

7.1.6.5.1 General.

7.1.6.5.1.1

New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers , for use by occupants, shall be provided with grab bars complying with7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5, except as otherwise permitted for showers in 7.1.6.5.1.2, with all dimensions referring . All dimensionsrefer to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

7.1.6.5.1.2*

Where a dedicated shower, not included with a bathtub, does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm), asdescribed in 7.1.6.2, and it provides slip resistance for all walking surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in 7.1.6.4,the requirements of 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

7.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination ,or shower as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.1or as a free-standing external , and at the entry/egress side of a shower as specified in 7.1.6.2.2.For bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations and showers, the requirement for a grab bar is also met with provision of a pole asspecified in 7.1.6.5.2.23.

7.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall .or Opposite end Wall of Bathtub or Bathtub-shower Combination

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A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 36 in. (610 915 mm), and its lower end between 36 24 and 39 27 in. (915 610 and990 685 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub , orbathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.. Where access to the control wall end of bathtub or bathtub-shower combination isobstructed by another plumbing fixture the vertical grab shall be provided either on the opposite-end wall or as a vertical polecomplying with 7.1.6.5.2.3

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The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any the shower curtain rod fixing point onattachment to the wall.

7.1.6.5.2.2 Vertical Grab Bar at Entry/Egress of a Shower. A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and its lowerend between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the shower.

7.1.6.5.2.3* Vertical Grab Bar Provided as Free Standing, a Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor or bathtub wall and either to the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installedoutside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally , outside of the outeredge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the verticalplane of the control end wall if there is such a wall. The pole shall located so as to be usable during entry/egress transitions betweenthe bathing/showering facility and the adjacent floor.

7.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall eitheras a diagonal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.2.

7.1.6.5.3.1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

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A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of 24 in. (600 mm) with its higher end placed closer tothe control end wall and located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of 25 to 27 in. (635 to 685 mm)above rim of the bathtub.

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The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the rim of the bathtub and 28to 30 in. (710 to 760 mm) from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the bathtub rim with one endlocated a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall and the other end located a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) from theopposite , or head, end of the bathtub.

7.1.6.5.4* Grab Bar Details.

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Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

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If attached to a wall, the grab bar shall provide a minimum clearance of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) for hand grasp.

7.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 7.1.6.5.4.1 and 7.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as a minimum, within the heightrequirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 7.1.6.5.

7.1.6.5.5 Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.


WHATEVER CHANGES ARE MADE ON THIS TOPIC IN NFPA 101 SHOULD ALSO BE MADE IN NFPA 5000 (WITH APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO THE NUMBER OF REQUIREMENTS).

First it should be quite clear that, in homes, grab bars have an essential safety function that exists quite aside from the context of means of escape. Home are the leading site for bathtub, bathtub-shower combination and shower-related falls causing some 300,000 ER-treated injuries per year in the US at an annual societal cost on the order of 400 million dollars.

Here follows the justification for my Public Comment No 170 to slightly revise technical features of my original PI 344 and do some editing suggested by Marsha Mazz. The complete story follows from my PC No. 170.

The proposed changes to the originally proposed text resulted from months of consultation with experts in the US and Canada, especially during a face-to-face meeting held in Toronto on March 31 and April 1, 2016. In addition, editorial changes are based on those suggested by one of the experts, Marsha Mazz, from the US Access Board and member of NFPA's Disability Advisory Review Committee. At the face-to-face meeting there was extensive discussion and consensus on provision of a vertical grab bar on the wall opposite the control-end wall, especially where (as is fairly common in smaller bathrooms) water supply and drainage, for toileting, bathing/showering and other washing, etc. are located on a common wall. This leads to a significant portion of the length of a typical bathtub, at the control wall end, being partly obstructed, typically by a water closet. The substantive revisions suggested in this comment address this issue effectively by providing more flexibility in grab bar provision than first proposed.

Also reflecting expert input from the meeting, is the revision to the lower height threshold for vertical grab bars for bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations used by shorter adults and children, especially in either the bathing mode or the shower mode. The additional grab bar length specified is not a major cost issue as wall-mounted (or other) grab bar length is not a large component of purchase cost and does not significantly affect installation cost. The combination of purchase and installation costs, per bathroom, is quite comparable to the average, per-household cost of bathing/showering/toileting-related fall injuries occurring over a two or three-year period in the USA. Usability is a benefit of at least similar value and this is especially significant for older users.

The addition of toileting-related usability and safety in the considerations behind the proposals and comments is especially related to the dual benefits of the pole-type grab bars that can serve not only the bathing/showering transfer functions but the more pervasive use of water closets, particularly in smaller bathrooms that are found in large proportions of bathrooms in all types of facilities.

There has also been much study of actual installations, especially as one of the original proponents travels extensively and uses many bathing/showering facilities in hotels around the world. This provided additional insights justifying and, in some respects, suggesting fine-tuning of the concepts at the core of the first revision proposal. Work has also been done especially on the addition of grab bars to existing bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations — i.e., not just new facilities. The vertical poles (plus some horizontally-oriented poles at the back wall of bathtubs) show great promise for relatively inexpensive and highly functional grab bars in retrofit situations for existing facilities, including those in rental properties where holes cannot be made in walls (as is the case for conventional, wall-mounted grab bars.

There has also been much attention given, in consultation with top experts on injury epidemiology and costs to the relatively high risks and consequences of falls involving not only bathing/showering but also toileting. Much of this will be reflected in national and international conferences being held in Canada, the US and the UK prior to or shortly after the public comments are addressed by NFPA committees. These include two national and international conferences focused on falls and two national conference focused on public health generally. More information on these will be shared directly with NFPA committee members responsible for this core menu item and for scoping in all or most occupancy chapters of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.

Significantly, due to the crush of preparation for such conferences (in which the submitter of these comments is deeply involved as an organizer and presenter), it is not possible to submit parallel comments for NFPA 101. Therefore, it is explicitly requested that in all cases, the committees process these comments in relation to both codes.

Finally, the conferences as well as the recent, face-to-face meeting of several US and Canadian experts are all documented with video. The first two videos in this series are available for streaming viewing by anyone, at no cost, at http://www.imagosentertainment.com/Under_Construction.html. These two early videos not only identify the experts, but provide an excellent introduction to the extensive evidence obtained in research performed over the last two decades.

Related Public Comments for This Document

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Public Comment No. 170-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No.7.1.6.5]

This PC, with numbering revised for Chapter 24, is the basis for thispublc comment.

Public Comment No. 174-NFPA 101-2016 [New Sectionafter 26.5.3]

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Committee Input No. 6004-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 24.2.1]


Submitter Full Name: Jake Pauls

Organization: Jake Pauls Consulting Services

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26.1.1.5

Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of 4.6.10.2 shall apply.


What is the problem that is to be solved by adding this requirement? This is much too restrictive for Lodging and Rooming Houses. Many requirements in NFPA 241 should not be applied to Lodging and Rooming Houses. As an example, a nonsprinkler protected construction area is required by NFPA 241 to be separated from an occupied space by temporary one hour partitions. That might be the only one hour rated partition in the residence. NFPA 241 should not be applied to small board and care facilities. In addition, while NFPA 241 references the means of egress, NFPA 241 doesn't address a means of escape which is the term used in Chapter 26. Adding this section will not solve any issues and it will cause problems.

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26.3.2.2 Hazardous Materials.



It is not appropriate to reference the documents in 8.7.3.1 for a Lodging and Rooming House. For example, NFPA 30 has specific occupancy requirements for Mercantile, Storage, Industrial, etc, but there are no requirements for Lodging and Rooming. The committee is introducing enforcement problems by adding this section and I don't see that adding the material will solve and known problems. Please delete the requirement.

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Public Comment No. 174-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 26.5.3 ]

26.5.5* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

(The content, at least the text — with the numbering as shown in Chapter 7 — was the subject of Public Comment No 170 and thenumbering of that comment is used here with the understanding that, editorially, this will be revised to Chapter 26 numbering if acomment is accepted for Lodging or Rooming Houses chapter of NFPA 101 and for NFPA 5000 which is also covered by thiscomment with the understanding that anything adopted for NFPA 101 will also be adopted for NFPA 5000.)

7.1.6.5.1 General.

7.1.6.5.1.1

Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers , for use by occupants, shall beprovided with grab bars complying with 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5, except as otherwise permitted for showers in 7.1.6.5.1.2, with alldimensions referring . All dimensions refer to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

7.1.6.5.1.2*

Where a dedicated shower, not included with a bathtub, does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm), asdescribed in 7.1.6.2, and it provides slip resistance for all walking surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in 7.1.6.4,the requirements of 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

7.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination ,or shower as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.1or as a free-standing external , and at the entry/egress side of a shower as specified in 7.1.6.2.2.For bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations and showers, the requirement for a grab bar is also met with provision of a pole asspecified in 7.1.6.5.2.23.

7.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall .or Opposite end Wall of Bathtub or Bathtub-shower Combination

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A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 36 in. (610 915 mm), and its lower end between 36 24 and 39 27 in. (915 610 and990 685 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub , orbathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.. Where access to the control wall end of bathtub or bathtub-shower combination isobstructed by another plumbing fixture the vertical grab shall be provided either on the opposite-end wall or as a vertical polecomplying with 7.1.6.5.2.3

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The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any the shower curtain rod fixing point onattachment to the wall.

7.1.6.5.2.2 Vertical Grab Bar at Entry/Egress of a Shower. A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and its lowerend between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the shower.

7.1.6.5.2.3* Vertical Grab Bar Provided as Free Standing, a Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor or bathtub wall and either to the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installedoutside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally , outside of the outeredge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the verticalplane of the control end wall if there is such a wall. The pole shall located so as to be usable during entry/egress transitions betweenthe bathing/showering facility and the adjacent floor.

7.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall eitheras a diagonal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.2.

7.1.6.5.3.1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

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A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of 24 in. (600 mm) with its higher end placed closer tothe control end wall and located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of 25 to 27 in. (635 to 685 mm)above rim of the bathtub.

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The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the rim of the bathtub and 28to 30 in. (710 to 760 mm) from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the bathtub rim with one endlocated a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall and the other end located a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) from theopposite , or head, end of the bathtub.

7.1.6.5.4* Grab Bar Details.

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Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

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If attached to a wall, the grab bar shall provide a minimum clearance of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) for hand grasp.

7.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 7.1.6.5.4.1 and 7.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as a minimum, within the heightrequirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 7.1.6.5.

7.1.6.5.5 Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.


First it should be quite clear that, in homes, grab bars have an essential safety function that exists quite aside from the context of means of escape or means of egress. Residential settings are the leading sites for bathtub, bathtub-shower combination and shower-related falls causing some 300,000 ER-treated injuries per year in the US at an annual societal cost on the order of 400 million dollars.

Here follows the justification for my Public Comment No 170 to slightly revise technical features of my original PI 344 and do some editing suggested by Marsha Mazz. The complete story follows from my PC No. 170.

The proposed changes to the originally proposed text resulted from months of consultation with experts in the US and Canada, especially during a face-to-face meeting held in Toronto on March 31 and April 1, 2016. In addition, editorial changes are based on those suggested by one of the experts, Marsha Mazz, from the US Access Board and member of NFPA's Disability Advisory Review Committee. At the face-to-face meeting there was extensive discussion and consensus on provision of a vertical grab bar on the wall opposite the control-end wall, especially where (as is fairly common in smaller bathrooms) water supply and drainage, for toileting, bathing/showering and other washing, etc. are located on a common wall. This leads to a significant portion of the length of a typical bathtub, at the control wall end, being partly obstructed, typically by a water closet. The substantive revisions suggested in this comment address this issue effectively by providing more flexibility in grab bar provision than first proposed.

Also reflecting expert input from the meeting, is the revision to the lower height threshold for vertical grab bars for bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations used by shorter adults and children, especially in either the bathing mode or the shower mode. The additional grab bar length specified is not a major cost issue as wall-mounted (or other) grab bar length is not a large component of purchase cost and does not significantly affect installation cost. The combination of purchase and installation costs, per bathroom, is quite comparable to the average, per-household cost of bathing/showering/toileting-related fall injuries occurring over a two or three-year period in the USA. Usability is a benefit of at least similar value and this is especially significant for older users.

The addition of toileting-related usability and safety in the considerations behind the proposals and comments is especially related to the dual benefits of the pole-type grab bars that can serve not only the bathing/showering transfer functions but the more pervasive use of water closets, particularly in smaller bathrooms that are found in large proportions of bathrooms in all types of facilities.

There has also been much study of actual installations, especially as one of the original proponents travels extensively and uses many bathing/showering facilities in hotels around the world. This provided additional insights justifying and, in some respects, suggesting fine-tuning of the concepts at the core of the first revision proposal. Work has also been done especially on the addition of grab bars to existing bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations — i.e., not just new facilities. The vertical poles (plus some horizontally-oriented poles at the back wall of bathtubs) show great promise for relatively inexpensive and highly functional grab bars in retrofit situations for existing facilities, including those in rental properties where holes cannot be made in walls (as is the case for conventional, wall-mounted grab bars.

There has also been much attention given, in consultation with top experts on injury epidemiology and costs to the relatively high risks and consequences of falls involving not only bathing/showering but also toileting. Much of this will be reflected in national and international conferences being held in Canada, the US and the UK prior to or shortly after the public comments are addressed by NFPA committees. These include two national and international conferences focused on falls and two national conference focused on public health generally. More information on these will be shared directly with NFPA committee members responsible for this core menu item and for scoping in all or most occupancy chapters of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.

Significantly, due to the crush of preparation for such conferences (in which the submitter of these comments is deeply involved as an organizer and presenter), it is not possible to submit parallel comments for NFPA 101. Therefore, it is explicitly requested that in all cases, the committees process these comments in relation to both codes.

Finally, the conferences as well as the recent, face-to-face meeting of several US and Canadian experts are all documented with video. The first two videos in this series are available for streaming viewing by anyone, at no cost, at http://www.imagosentertainment.com/Under_Construction.html. These two early videos not only identify the experts, but provide an excellent introduction to the extensive evidence obtained in research performed over the last two decades.



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Public Comment No. 170-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 7.1.6.5]

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Public Comment No. 155-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 28.3.4.6.4 ]

28.3.4.6.4

Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside guest rooms or guest suites, carbon monoxide alarmsor carbon monoxide detectors monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions inthe locations specified as follows:

(1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed, fuel-burningHVAC system

(3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage

28.3.4.6.5 Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 28.3.4.6.4(1), the alarm signal shall be automaticallytransmitted to an approved onsite location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720.


NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 255 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will:1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel–burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies.Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations

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28.3.5.3

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance withSection 9.7, as modified by 28.3.5.4. In buildings four or fewer hotel or dormitory occupancies up to and including four stories inheight and , that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance withNFPA 13R shall be permitted.

28.3.5.3.1 W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Section 4.6.3(5),attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level ofrequired fire department vehicle access:

(1) P r o v i d e sprinkler protection.

(2) Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.

(3) Construct the attic using fire retardant-treated wood.

(4) Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation.

The he i ght of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required firedepartment access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highestroof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of thismeasurement, required fire department access roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance withNFPA 1, Section 18.2.3.2


Based on the discussions and conclusions at the NFPA Workshop on NFPA 13R that took place in Orlando on December 15-16, 2016, this code proposal came out of that Workshop as a response to fire service concerns about suppressing a f ire involving a tall pedestal building attic.

Under this code proposal, such attic or attics will be required to have increased f ire protection. Pedestal buildings that exceed 4 stories above grade plane, including the pedestal, are anticipated to be affected by this proposal, as would be some pedestal buildings with fewer stories that are located on sloped lots with fire department access roads required along a lower elevation portion of the perimeter. The intent of stating "required" fire department access road is to make it clear that, simply because access is available on an adjacent road or parking lot, that road need not be considered in the height measurement unless it is required as part of satisfying the code requirement for fire department vehicle access to the building.

Note that allowances to use noncombustible construction materials, fire-retardant treated wood, and filling with noncombustible insulation are already permitted by NFPA 13 as an alternative to installing sprinklers in concealed spaces in otherwise fully-sprinklered buildings. These allowances are duplicated in the proposed text so that an architect or developer can identify the attic protection concern and permissible solutions early in the design process, as opposed to expecting building designers to know of these allowances buried deep in the text of NFPA 13. Having the exceptions in the this text will make it clear that these NFPA 13 exceptions are appropriate for NFPA 13R attic protection as well, even though they are not included in NFPA 13R (because NFPA 13R doesn't ordinarily require attics to be protected).

This code proposal is intended to be identical to the IFC Code Proposal F172-16 that was submitted for the 2018 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle. Those IFC hearings were in Louisville KY from April 17-20, 2016. F172-16 was approved by the IFC Code Development Committee on April 18, 2016.

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30.3.4.6.4

Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside dwelling units, carbon monoxide alarms or carbonmonoxide detectors monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions in thelocations specified as follows:


(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed, fuel-burningHVAC system

(3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage



NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 261 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will:1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel–burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies.Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations.

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30.3.5.2

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be installed inaccordance with Section 9.7, as modified by 30.3.5.3 and 30.3.5.4. In buildings four or fewer apartment occupancies up to andincluding four stories in height and , that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systemsin accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.

30.3.5.2.1 W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Section 4.6.3(5),attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level ofrequired fire department vehicle access:





The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire department access roadsurface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or thetop of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire departmentaccess roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with NFPA 1, Section 18.2.3.2 .




Note that allowances to use noncombustible construction materials, f ire-retardant treated wood, and filling with noncombustible insulation are already permitted by NFPA 13 as an alternative to installing sprinklers in concealed spaces in otherwise fully-sprinklered buildings. These allowances are duplicated in the proposed text so that an architect or developer can identify the attic protection concern and permissible solutions early in the design process, as opposed to expecting building designers to know of these allowances buried deep in the text of NFPA 13. Having the exceptions in the this text w ill make it clear that these NFPA 13 exceptions are appropriate for NFPA 13R attic protection as well, even though they are not included in NFPA 13R (because NFPA 13R doesn't ordinarily require attics to be protected).


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22.1.1.2 *

One- and two-family dwellings shall be limited to buildings containing not more than two dwelling units in which each dwelling unit isoccupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms .


The code already addresses the transient versus non-transient nature of the inhabitants. The code should not try to define family. And the use of the term “outsider” is vague. This definition would prohibit four nonrelated persons from inhabiting a four bedroom house, which happens all the time. Also, the definition should not address whether the home is being occupied by an owner or a renter(s).

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22.1.8.2

The requirement of 22.1.8.1 shall not apply to any of the following:

Townhouses

Multiple-occupancy buildings

Additions a dditions or alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings .


Items 1 and 2 should not be referenced because the scope of this chapter includes only 1 and 2 family dwellings. All non-1 and 2 family dwelling occupancies already do not apply.

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22.2.4.8

Floor levels at doors in the primary means of escape shall comply with 11.2.1.3, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) Where the door discharges to the outside or to an exterior exit access, an exterior landing with not more than a 7 in. (180 mm)drop below the door threshold and a minimum dimension of 36 in. (915 mm), or the width of the door leaf, whichever issmaller greater , shall be permitted.

(2) A door at the top of an interior stair shall be permitted to open directly at a stair, provided that the door does not swing over thestair and the door serves an area with an occupant load of fewer than 50 persons.


A door larger than 36 inches could have a 36 inch landing as this is currently written in the code. This would change the provision to require the landing to be at least the width of the door. If the landing, as currently written, is less than the door, persons could egress from the building onto uneven ground because the landing is smaller. It could also require a person to stand off the landing to open the door to enter the building. This is a tripping hazard.

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22.3.4.1.1 *

Smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with 55.2.2.6 in all of the following locations:

(1) In all sleeping rooms

(2)

(3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including basements


Currently the code text is more open-ended and the annex text is specific. This Comment takes the specific requirement of 21 feet from the annex and NFPA 72, Chapter11 and puts it in this code section. The proposed annex text lets the reader know that the intent is to place the detector within the immediate space outside of the sleeping room.



Public Comment No. 91-NFPA 5000-2016 [Section No. A.22.3.4.1.1(2)]

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23.2.1.1 Primary Means of Escape.

23.2.1.1.1

Every sleeping room and living area shall have access to a primary means of escape complying with 22.2.2.2 and located to providea safe path of travel to the outside.

23.2.1.1.2

Where sleeping rooms are above or below the level of exit discharge, the primary means of escape shall be an interior stair inaccordance with 23.2.2, an exterior stair, or a horizontal exit in accordance with 11.2.4.


This comment is addressing CI 7003. There is no explanation pertaining to why Chapter 11 should not apply to means of escape. All bathing facilities should not be required to have grab bars. Not every shower space is necessarily required to be handicapped accessible. If the bathtub or shower is required to be accessible then grab bars are already required and it doesn’t need to be re-stated again here. If the intention is to require grab bars in every bathtub and shower (even those which are not required to be accessible) then there is not sufficient information to support the change. as previously stated in other comments.





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24.3.4.10.3

Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside guest rooms or guest suites, carbon monoxide alarmsor carbon monoxide detectors monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions inall of the following locations:


(2) In a centrally located position within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed,fuel-burning HVAC system

(3) In a centrally located position within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage



NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 87 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will:1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel–burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies.Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations.

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24.3.5.4

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance withSection 55.3, as modified by 24.3.5.5. In buildings four or fewer hotel and dormitory occupancies up to and including four stories inheight and , that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance withNFPA 13R shall be permitted.

24.3.5.3.1 W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Sections 7.4.3.6.5or 7.4.3.6.7.1, attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above thelowest level of required fire department vehicle access:





The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire department access roadsurface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or thetop of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire departmentaccess roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with NFPA 1, Section 18.2.3.2 .






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25.3.4.6.3

Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel burning fireplaces are installed outside dwelling dwellings units, carbon monoxide alarms orcarbon monoxide detectors carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s publishedinstructions in all of the following locations:


(2) In a centrally located position within located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanentlyinstalled, fuel-burning HVAC system

(3) In a centrally located position within located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage



NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 90 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will:1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel-burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location.2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies.

Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations.

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25.3.5.3

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be installed inaccordance with Section 55.3, as modified by 25.3.5.4 through 25.3.5.7. In buildings four or fewer apartment occupancies up to andincluding four stories in height and , that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systemsin accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.

25.3.5.3.1 W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Sections 7.4.3.6.5or 7.4.3.6.7.1, attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above thelowest level of required fire department vehicle access:





The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire department access roadsurface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or thetop of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire departmentaccess roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with NFPA 1, Section 18.2.3.2.






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Public Comment No. 91-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. A.22.3.4.1.1(2) ]

A.22.3.4.1.1(2)

This locates the alarm in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms. NFPA 72, contains related requirements in 11.5.1.1 (2) and11.5.1.2. The requirement in 11.5.1.1 (2) specifies that an alarm is to be installed outside of each separate dwelling unit sleepingarea, within 21 ft (6400 mm) of any door to a sleeping room, with the distance measured along a path of travel. The requirement in11.5.1.2 specifies that, where the area addressed in 11.5.1.1 (2) is separated from the adjacent living areas by a door, a smoke alarmis to be installed in the area between the door and the sleeping rooms, and additional alarms are to be installed on the living area sideof the door.


Currently the code text is more open-ended and the annex text is specific. This Comment is related to a comment that takes the specific requirement of 21 feet and puts it in the code. This comment proposes annex text lets the reader know that the intent is to place the detector within the immediate space outside of the sleeping room.



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4.5.5.4

Where required by Chapters 15 through 31 and 33, construction, alteration, and demolition operations shall comply with NFPA 241.



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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 5 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy Technical Committees to consider reviewing new Section 4.5.5.4 and consider for addition in their respective chapters correlative language to reference NFPA 241. The language would read as follows:

XX.1.1.6 Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of 4.5.5.4 shall apply.

These action will be considered as a public comment.

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I, CC on BLD_AAC, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both theProposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of theNFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power andauthority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am CC on BLD_AAC, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. Iunderstand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as ahandwritten signature


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Correlating Committee Note No. 5-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 4.5.5.3 ]


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The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy Technical Committees to consider reviewing new Section 4.5.5.4 andconsider for addition in their respective chapters correlative language to reference NFPA 241. The language would read asfollows:

XX.1.1.6 Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of 4.5.5.4 shall apply.

These action will be considered as a public comment.

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Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

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DiCristina, Salvatore

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


Shah, Faimeen

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Laramee, Scott T.

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Public Comment No. 38-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 55.12 ]



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Correlating Committee Note No. 38-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 55.12 ]


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The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES,DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The CorrelatingCommittee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desiredchanges.


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Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

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DiCristina, Salvatore

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


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Laramee, Scott T.

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First Revision No. 1505-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 55.12 ]

55.13 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

55.13.1 Where Required.

Where required by another section of this Code , a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance withthe requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 55.13.2 through 55.13.4 .

55.13.2 Considerations.

The risk analysis required by 55.13.1 shall additionally address all of the following considerations:

(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies

(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility

(3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations

55.13.3 Emergency Communications System.

An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where the need for such a system is identifiedby the risk analysis required by 55.13.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences ofemergencies.

55.13.4 Emergency Action Plan.

The completed emergency action plan shall be used for the design guideline for the mass notification/emergency communicationssystem.


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The purpose of this revision is to provide a requirement to conduct a risk analysis and create an emergency action plan for thefacility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century inresponse to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurredin our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for life safety. [Aurora,CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]. //

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop, was held December 3–4, 2014, inCollege Park, Maryland, and was sponsored and hosted by NFPA. This report highlights the need for real time communicationsystems in appropriate occupancies. //

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This containsthe detailed information on the risk analysis and emergency action plan as required in the above proposed sections. //

This is NOT intended to require a mass notification system. There are many elements contained within a mass notification syste, theprocess of the risk analysis will outline what is needed based on risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be theresponsibility of the occupancy to react to the risk assessment. //

A task group has been appointed to further review the location of the material in Ch. 55. The committee requests the CorrelatingCommittee review this action in conjunction with related actions by the TC on Fundamentals and the occupancy committees toensure the provisions are appropriately coordinated. The committee also requests the CC review the scope of BLD-BSF torecommend any needed changes to accommodate the addition of the proposed language. //

The task group will also address the reference to an emergency action plan, which is not currently required by NFPA 5000.

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28 Eligible Voters

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Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.

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Bradley, Harry L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia

Hammerberg, Thomas P.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Larrimer, Peter A.

Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger


Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.

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Committee Input No. 6001-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 28.3.4.6.4 ]

28.3.4.7 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided for new K through 12, college,and university dormitories in accordance with Section 9.14.


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See the substantiation for PI-230. This CI is intended to solicit public commentsfor review at the second draft stage.

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A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided for new K through 12, college,and university apartment buildings in accordance with Section 9.14.




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Committee Input No. 6004-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 24.2.1 ]

24.2.1 General.

24.2.1.1

The provisions of Chapter 7 shall not apply to means of escape, unless specifically referencedin this chapter.

24.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall beprovided in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5.




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26.2. 1 General.

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26.2.1 Number and Types of Means of Escape.


26.2.1.1.1

Every sleeping room and living area shall have access to a primary means of escape complyingwith Chapter 24 and located to provide a safe path of travel to the outside.

26.2.1.1.2

Where the sleeping room is above or below the level of exit discharge, the primary means ofescape shall be an interior stair in accordance with 26.2.2, an exterior stair, a horizontal exit inaccordance with 7.2.4, or an existing fire escape stair in accordance with 7.2.8.

26.2.1.2 Secondary Means of Escape.

In addition to the primary route, each sleeping room and living area shall have a second meansof escape in accordance with 24.2.2, unless the sleeping room or living area has a door leadingdirectly outside the building with access to the finished ground level or to a stairway that meetsthe requirements for exterior stairs in 26.2.1.1.2.

26.2.1.3 Two Primary Means of Escape.

In other than existing buildings and those protected throughout by an approved, supervised

automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 26.3.6, every story more than 2000 ft2 (185 m2)in area, or with travel distance to the primary means of escape more than 75 ft (23 m), shall beprovided with two primary means of escape remotely located from each other.




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Committee Input No. 6013-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 28.2.11.3 ]


Where hazardous materials are present, the provision of 7.12.2 shall apply.




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The revision incorporates the new 7.12.2 hazardous materials egress provisionsfor new hotels and dormitories.

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Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply.




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The revision incorporates the new 7.12.2 hazardous materials egress provisionsfor new apartment buildings.

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26.7.2 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.

Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.




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The revision incorporates the new 9.11.4 integrated fire protection systemtesting requirements.

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Committee Input No. 6027-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 28.7.7 ]






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23.2. 1 General.

23.2. 1 .1

The provisions of Chapter 11 shall not apply to means of escape, unless specificallyreferenced in this chapter.

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23.2.1 Number and Types of Means of Escape.


23.2.1.1.1

Every sleeping room and living area shall have access to a primary means of escape complyingwith 22.2.2.2 and located to provide a safe path of travel to the outside.

23.2.1.1.2

Where sleeping rooms are above or below the level of exit discharge, the primary means ofescape shall be an interior stair in accordance with 23.2.2, an exterior stair, or a horizontal exitin accordance with 11.2.4.

23.2.1.2 Secondary Means of Escape.

In addition to the primary route, each sleeping room and living area shall have a secondarymeans of escape in accordance with 22.2.2.4, unless the sleeping room or living area has adoor leading directly outside the building with access to the finished ground level or to astairway that meets the requirements for exterior stairs in 23.2.1.1.

23.2.1.3 Two Primary Means of Escape.

In buildings other than those protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system inaccordance with 23.3.6 that is electrically supervised in accordance with 55.3.2, every story

having an area greater than 2000 ft2 (185 m2), or with travel distance to the primary means ofescape more than 75 ft (23 m), shall be provided with two primary means of escape remotelylocated from each other.




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A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided for new K through 12, college,and university dormitories in accordance with Section 55.13.




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25.3.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with Section 55.13.




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