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First Revision # FR131 (2.3.9 ASCE Publications) BLD-FUN

First Revision Text:

2.3.9 ASCE Publications. American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA

20191-4400.

ASCE/SEI 3, Standard for the Structural Design of Composite Slabs , 1991.

ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures , 2010 2010, including

Supplement 1, 2012.

ASCE/SEI 8, Standard Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Structural Members ,

2003.

ASCE/SEI 17, Air Supported Structures, 1997 1996.

ASCE/SEI 19, Structural Applications of Steel Cables for Buildings , 1997 2010.

ASCE/SEI 23, Specification for Structural Steel Beams with Web Openings , 1999.

ASCE/SEI 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2006 2005.

ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection , 2005.

ASCE/SEI 31, Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings , 2002 2003.

Committee Statement:

The changes update ASCE standards.

Relative to the deletion of ASCE/SEI 23, this standard, which is referenced as an additional resource for

structural steel beams with web openings, has not been updated by ASCE since 1999. It is inappropriate

to continue to reference an outdated standard. Additionally, AISC provides and maintains Design Guide

2: Steel and Composite Beams with Web Openings , (2003).

Correlating Committee Note:

Relative to FR 131 (FileMaker) / FR 91(Terra) regarding the reference to ASCE 7, Supplement 1, the

BLD-SCM committee is asked to review related referenced documents (such as ACI 318 and related

references) and make any further changes in Chapter 2 or Chapter 41 as might be needed to coordinate

with ASCE 7 criteria.


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First Revision # FR109 (2.3.13 ASTM Publications) BLD-FUN


2.3.13 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West

Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. www.astm.org

ASTM A6/A6M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars,

Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling , 2011

ASTM A 36/A 36M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel , 2008.

ASTM A 153/A 153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware ,

2009.

ASTM A 252, Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles , 2010

ASTM A 283/A 283M, Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel

Plates, 2003(2007)

ASTM A 463/A 463 M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip

Process, 2009a.

ASTM A 572/A 572M, Standard Specification for High-strength Low-alloy Columbium-vanadium

Structural Steel , 2007

ASTM A 588/A 588M, Standard Specification for High-strength Low-alloy Structural Steel up to 50 ksi

(345 MPa) Minimum Yield Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance , 2010

ASTM A 653/A 653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron

Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process , 2009a.

ASTM A 690/A 690M, Standard Specification for High-strength Low-alloy Nickel, Copper, Phosphorus

Steel H-piles and Sheet Piling with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments ,

2007

ASTM A 706/A 706M, Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete

Reinforcement, 2009b.

ASTM A 755/A 755M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

and Prepainted by the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products , 2003 (2008).

ASTM A 792/A 792M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the

Hot-Dip Process, 2009a.

ASTM A 875/A 875M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the

Hot-Dip Process, 2009a.

ASTM A 924/A 924M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated

by the Hot-Dip Process, 2010.

ASTM B 101, Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction ,

2007.

ASTM B 209, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, 2007.

ASTM C 28/C 28M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters , 2000 (2005).

ASTM C 35, Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster , 2001 (2005).

ASTM C 59/C 59M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and Gypsum Molding Plaster ,

2000 (2006).

ASTM C 61/C 61M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Keenes Cement , 2000 (2006).

ASTM C 90, Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units , 2009.

ASTM C 91, Standard Specification for Masonry Cement , 2005.

ASTM C 150, Standard Specification for Portland Cement , 2009.

ASTM C 206, Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime , 2003(2009).

ASTM C 208, Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board , 2008a.

ASTM C 317/C 317M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete, 2000 (2005).

ASTM C 406, Standard Specification for Roofing Slate , 2006 e1.

ASTM C 472, Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum

http://www.astm.org/


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Concrete, 1999 (2009).

ASTM C 475/C 475M, Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum

Board, 2002 (2007).

ASTM C 476, Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry , 2010.

ASTM C 514, Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board , 2004(2009)e1.

ASTM C 552, Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation , 2007.

ASTM C 557, Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing ,

2003(2009) e1.

ASTM C 578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation , 2010.

ASTM C 587, Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster , 2004(2009).

ASTM C 588/C 588M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters , 2003 e1 (Withdrawn

Standard).

ASTM C 591, Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal

Insulation, 2009.

ASTM C 595, Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements , 2010.

ASTM C 631, Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering, 2009.

ASTM C 645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members , 2009a.

ASTM C 726, Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Roof Insulation Board , 2005e1.

ASTM C 728, Standard Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board , 2005(2010).

ASTM C 836/C 836M, Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric

Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course , 2010.

ASTM C 840, Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board , 2008.

ASTM C 841, Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003 (2008)e1.

ASTM C 842, Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster , 2005.

ASTM C 843, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster , 1999 (2006).

ASTM C 844, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer

Plaster, 2004.

ASTM C 847, Standard Specification for Metal Lath, 2010.

ASTM C 887, Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding

Mortar, 2005(2010).

ASTM C 897, Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters ,

2005 (2009).

ASTM C 920, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants , 2010.

ASTM C 926, Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster , 2006.

ASTM C 932, Standard Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding Compounds for Exterior Plastering,

2006.

ASTM C 933, Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath, 2009.

ASTM C 946, Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls, 2010.

ASTM C 954, Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel

Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in

Thickness, 2010.

ASTM C 955, Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners

(Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster

Bases, 2009a.

ASTM C 956, Standard Specification for Installation of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Gypsum Concrete ,

2004.

ASTM C 957, Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric

Waterproofing Membrane with Integral Wearing Surface , 2010.

ASTM C 1002, Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of

Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs , 2007.

ASTM C 1029, Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation ,


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2010.

ASTM C 1032, Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base , 2006.

ASTM C 1047, Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer

Base, 2010.

ASTM C 1063, Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and

Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster , 2008.

ASTM C 1167, Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles , 2003(2009).

ASTM C 1177/C 1177M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing ,

2008.

ASTM C 1178/C 1178M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel ,


Updates to known current edition, and adds documents being adopted as mandatory references in other

chapters within the body of the Code.


Relative to FR109 (FileMaker) / FR85 (Terra) on 2.3.13, ASTM Standards, the BLD-FUN committee is

asked to consider deleting the reference to ASTM E 2074 as the standard has been withdrawn and NFPA

252 is an equivalent test method.

Relative to FR109 (FileMaker) / FR85 (Terra) on Section 2.3.13 by BLD-FUN, the BLD-FIR committee is

asked to consider deleting the reference to ASTM E 2074 in the footnotes to Table 8.7.2 as the standard

has been withdrawn and NFPA 252 (already referenced in the same footnote) is an equivalent test

method.

First Revision # FR112 (3.3.35.8.2 Net Floor Area) BLD-FUN


3.3.35.8.2 Net Floor Area. The floor area within the inside perimeter of the outside walls, or the outside

walls and fire walls of a building , or outside and/or inside walls that bound an occupancy or incidental use

area requiring the occupant load to be calculated using net floor area under consideration with deductions

for hallways, stairs, closets, thickness of interior walls, columns, or other features.


The current definition only addresses the entire interior of a building but does not address the fact that

there are often interior spaces within the overall building that require the use of net floor area for

calculating occupant loads, for example, an incidental assembly use such as a conference room or any

day care use within the space.


Relative to FR112 (FileMaker) / FR103 (Terra) on 3.3.35.8.2 definition of Net Floor Area, the BLD-FUN

committee is asked to rework the text so as to clarify the meaning as the proposed definition is confusing

and needs clearer wording.


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First Revision # FR116 (3.3.289 Grade Plane) BLD-FUN


3.3.289* 3.3.289 Grade Plane. A reference plane upon which vertical measurements of a building are

based. representing the average of the finished ground level adjoining the building at all exterior walls.

W hen the finished ground level slopes down from the exterior walls, the grade plane is established by the

lowest points within the area between the building and the lot line or, when the lot line is more than 6 ft

(1830 mm) from the building, between the building and a point 6 ft (1830 mm) from the building. [See also

3.3.222, Finished Ground Level (Grade).]


The definition of "grade plane" was revised to be generic without requirements. The requirements in the

definition were removed to reflect the NFPA Manual of Style. The requirements are being moved by the

BLD/BLC committee to be included within the 7.1.4 Terminology subsection. The asterisk notes the

presence of annex text that is being added to direct the user to Section 7.14.


Relative to FR116 (FileMaker) / FR111 (Terra) on regarding the change to the definition of Grade Plane,

the BLD-FUN committee is asked to format the definition by retaining the Boldface Term and adding a

reference to "See 7.1.4.3." Remove the current single sentence "A reference plane upon which a vertical

measurements of a building are based." The BLD-BLC committee is asked to add the sentence to 7.1.4.3

as necessary. Something similar was done in the A-2011 revision cycle for the terms Noncombustible

(Material) and Limited-Combustible as the pared-back definition left in Chapter 3, after the requirements

were moved to Chapter 4, is not useful. Further, the Correlating Committee asks BLD-FUN to revise

3.3.288.1 First Story Above Grade Plane to use formatting as done above for Grade Plane. Move the

necessary portions of the current definition to 7.1.4.3. Retain the Boldface Term and add "See 7.1.4.3".

During review of these changes, BLD-BLC should also review FR5 (FileMaker) FR 4 (Terra) for NFPA 221

to make the related, necessary changes for that document as well.


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First Revision # 265 (7.1.1.3 (New) ) BLD-BLC


Add a new section to read:

7.1.1.3 Fire Flow. Every building shall have a water supply available to the premises that is capable of

producing the required fire flow as calculated in accordance with NFPA 1 for the required duration as

determined by NFPA 1.


Builders and developers need to provide sufficient water for fighting a fire at the buildings that they

construct. The fire department should not be responsible for bringing water with them to fight a fire. In

rural communities without public mains and hydrants, stored water needs to be available to fight fires. In

communities with water utilities and fire hydrants, sufficiently sized mains need to be placed in service to

provide reasonable fire flow. Section 18.4 of NFPA 1 provides a method for determining the required fire

flow and duration for all properties. This procedure needs to be followed and implemented when a building

is being constructed and the beginning of Chapter 7 brings the issue to the beginning of the design.


Relative to PI 265 (FileMaker) / PI 168 (Terra) on section 7.1.1.3 the BLD-BLC committee is asked to

review the issue again at the Second Draft meeting. The correlating committee agrees that the criteria

does belong in the code. Therefore, BLD-BLC is asked to reconsider their action and determine where the

criteria should be placed - for example in Chapter 7 or in an annex note or some combination thereof.


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First Revision # FR809 (7.2.3.2.14) BLD-BLC


Revise section 7.2.3.2.14 as follows:

7.2.3.2.14 Ceiling Cavity Plenums and Raised Floor Plenums

7.2.3.2.14.1 General . Ceiling cavity plenums and raised floor plenums shall be permitted to be used to

supply air to the occupied area or return and exhaust air from the occupied area, provided the

requirements of NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, are

met.

7.2.3.2.14.2* For the purpose of this Code the application of these provisions for ceiling cavity plenums

and raised floor plenums shall apply to all buildings, and shall not be subject to the limitations as set forth

in Section 1.3 of NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

7.2.3.2.14* Ceiling Cavity Plenums and Raised Floor Plenums. Ceiling cavity plenums and raised

floor plenums shall be permitted to be used to supply air to the occupied area or return and exhaust air

from the occupied area, provided that the requirements of NFPA 90A are met.

7.2.3.2.14.1 Storage. [90A:4.3.11.1]

(A) Plenums shall not be used for occupancy or storage. [90A:4.3.11.1.1]

(B) Accessible abandoned material shall be deemed to be storage and shall not be permitted to remain.

[90A:4.3.11.1.2]

7.2.3.2.14.2 Ceiling Cavity Plenum. The space between the top of the finished ceiling and the

underside of the floor or roof above shall be permitted to be used to supply air to the occupied area, or

return or exhaust air from the occupied area, provided that the conditions in 7.2.3.2.14.2(A) through

7.2.3.2.14.2(J) are met. [90A:4.3.11.2]

(A) The integrity of the fire and smoke stopping for penetrations shall be maintained. [90A:4.3.11.2.1]

(B) Light diffusers, other than those made of metal or glass, used in air-handling light fixtures shall be

listed and marked “Fixture Light Diffusers for Air-Handling Fixtures.”

(C) The temperature of air delivered to these plenums shall not exceed 250°F (121°C).

[90A:4.3.11.2.2]

(D) Materials used in the construction of a ceiling plenum shall be noncombustible or shall be limited

combustible having a maximum smoke developed index of 50, except as permitted in 7.2.3.2.14.2.4.1

through 7.2.3.2.14.2.4.3, and shall be suitable for continuous exposure to the temperature and humidity

conditions of the environmental air in the plenum. [90A:4.3.11.2.4]

(E) Materials used in the construction of a plenum space between the ceiling and roof (or floor) of

other than the fire-resistive assemblies covered in 5.3.3 shall be permitted as specified in 7.2.3.2.14.2.4.2

and 7.2.3.2.14.2.4.3. [90A:4.3.11.2.4.1]

(F) The ceiling material shall have a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke developed

index not greater than 50. All surfaces, including those that would be exposed by cutting through the

material in any way, shall meet these requirements. [90A:4.3.11.2.4.2]

(G) The ceiling materials shall be supported by noncombustible material. [90A:4.3.11.2.4.3]

(H) W here the plenum is a part of a floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assembly that has been tested or

investigated and assigned a fire resistance rating of 1 hour or more, the assembly shall meet the

requirements of 5.3.3. [90A:4.3.11.2.5]

(I) Materials within a ceiling cavity plenum exposed to the airflow shall be noncombustible or comply with

the following as applicable:

(1)* Electrical wires and cables and optical fiber cables listed to UL Subject 2424, Outline of Investigation

for Cable Marked Limited Combustible, are considered to be suitable for use wherever cables tested in

accordance with NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of W ires and Cables

for Use in Air-Handling Spaces, are required.


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(2) Pneumatic tubing for control systems shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5

or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 5 ft

(1.5 m) or less when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 1820, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Pneumatic

Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics. [90A:4.3.11.2.6.2]

(3) Nonmetallic fire sprinkler piping shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5 or

less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 5 ft (1.5 m) or

less when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 1887, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe

for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics. [90A:4.3.11.2.6.3]

(4) Optical fiber and communication raceways shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of

0.5 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 5 ft (1.5

m) or less when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 2024, Standard for Safety Optical-Fiber and

Communications Cable Raceway. [90A:4.3.11.2.6.4]

(5) Loudspeakers, recessed lighting fixtures, and other electrical equipment with combustible enclosures,

including their assemblies and accessories, cable ties, and other discrete products shall be permitted in

the ceiling cavity plenum where listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5 or less, an

average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a peak heat release rate of 100 kW or less when tested in

accordance with UL 2043, Standard for Safety Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete

Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces. [90A:4.3.11.2.6.5]

(6) Supplementary materials for air distribution systems shall be permitted when complying with the

provisions of 4.3.3. [90A:4.3.11.2.6.6]

(7) Smoke detectors shall not be required to meet the provisions of this sections 7.2.3.2.14.2(A) thru

7.2.3.2.14.2(J). [90A:4.3.11.2.6.7]

(8) Air ducts complying with 4.3.1.2 and air connectors complying with 4.3.2 shall be permitted.

[90A:4.3.11.2.6.8]

(9) Materials that, in the form in which they are used, have a potential heat value not exceeding 3500

Btu/lb (8141 kJ/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat

of Building Materials, and include either of the following:

(a) Materials having a structural base of noncombustible material, with a surfacing not exceeding a

thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) that has a flame spread index not greater than 50

(b) Materials, in the form and thickness used, having neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor

evidence of continued progressive combustion, and of such composition that surfaces that would be

exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would have neither a flame spread index greater

than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84,

Standard Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard

Test Method of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials [90A:4.3.11.2.6.9]

(J) The accessible portion of abandoned materials exposed to airflow shall be removed.

[90A:4.3.11.2.7]

7.2.3.2.14.3 Apparatus Casing Plenum. [90A:4.3.11.3]

(A) A fabricated plenum and apparatus casing shall be permitted to be used for supply, return, or exhaust

air service. [90A:4.3.11.3.1]

(B) Fabricated plenum and apparatus casing shall be constructed of materials and by methods specified

in 4.3.1 and in accordance with the following:

(1) The casing and plenum construction standards in SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards —

Metal and Flexible

(2) ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Systems and Equipment

(3) Subsection 4.3.3 for all air duct coverings, duct lining, acoustical liner/cells, and miscellaneous

materials [90A:4.3.11.3.2]

(C) Electrical wires and cables or optical fiber cables, or optical fiber and communications raceways, shall

comply with 4.3.4. [90A:4.3.11.3.3]

7.2.3.2.14.4 Air-Handling Unit Room Plenum. [90A:4.3.11.4]

(A) Individual rooms containing an air-handling unit(s) shall gather air from various sources and combine


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the air within the room for return to the air-handling unit. [90A:4.3.11.4.1]

(B) Duct covering, duct lining, acoustical liner/cells, and miscellaneous materials shall comply with 4.3.3.

[90A:4.3.11.4.2]

(C) Air-handling unit room plenums shall not be used for storage or occupancy other than during

equipment servicing. [90A:4.3.11.4.3]

(D) Accessible abandoned materials shall be deemed to be storage and shall not be permitted to remain.

[90A:4.3.11.4.4]

(E) Materials used in the construction of an air-handling unit room plenum shall be noncombustible or

shall be limited-combustible having a maximum smoke developed index of 50, and shall be suitable for

continuous exposure to the temperature and humidity conditions of the environmental air in the plenum.


The extracted text from NFPA 90A is unnecessary. After task group review, the committee added a

general reference to 90A and removed all of the extracted text. The scope of NFPA 90A was expanded to

include ceiling cavity and raised floor plenums in all Type I and Type II buildings.


Relative to FR 809(FileMaker) / FR 72 (Terra) the BLD-BLC committee is asked to provide and expand

on an explanation as to why they feel the need to apply NFPA 90A outside of its scope via an annex note.

First Revision # FR400 (8.1.3) BLD-FIR


8.1.3 The fire resistance rating of an element or assembly as determined by an

approved test method shall not be permitted to rely on an automatic sprinkler system or

any other fire suppression system.


During the 2012 revision cycle, this language was removed. It should be put back into the Code to

correlate with provisions added for NFPA 101 and address the intent of the committee that the fire

resistance rating of elements or assemblies cannot rely on automatic sprinkler systems or other fire

suppression systems.


The Correlating Committee notes that the creation of 8.2.3.1.3, proposed by FR400 (FileMaker) / FR238

(Terra) by BLD-FIR, is changed to a Committee Input (CI) because the item failed committee letter ballot.


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First Revision # CI3BLD-RES (8.14.1.5 (New) ) BLD-RES


8.14.1.5 W here a building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system and sprinklers are not provided

in the attic, the construction requirements shall consider the influence of fire in the unprotected space.


This Committee Input was developed by the Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies.

At least six recent fires since April 2012 have been brought to the attention of NFPA and the Technical

Committee on Residential Occupancies where buildings protected in accordance with NFPA 13R

experienced fires in nonsprinklered attics, which resulted in no life loss but extensive property damage

($1M loss or more). While the specific details of these fires are still being studied, the committee wants to

reserve the right to address any potential solutions that come from further studies. This CI is being put

forward to engage a broader review of the subject that can be considered at the comment meeting in

2013. There is no agreement at this point from the technical committee as to what changes are

necessary, if any - but this CI gets the subject on the table. Since the first edition of NFPA 13R was

issued in 1988, model codes from NFPA and ICC, including the legacy codes, have successfully worked

to get automatic sprinkler protection into more types of multi-family dwellings. It is also important to

recognize how the multifamily housing industry has supported this effort. NFPA 13R systems have an

excellent track record of providing for occupant life safety in accordance with its scope.

In recent years, as more long term experience is gained with NFPA 13R systems, NFPA has been made

aware of a small number of fires in multifamily housing units protected with NFPA 13R systems where the

building has been a total loss or has had significant property damage. Within the scope of NFPA 13R,

these fires can be described as “successes” since there was no loss of life - a goal that is consistent with

the scope of NFPA 13R.

Some AHJs are now experiencing a concern over this performance level and have asked NFPA to look

at this issue more closely. At this point in time, the following actions might be considered:

-Discuss the issue as part of the IFMA Board meeting (SEPT 2012)

-Ascertain the extent of, and loss history of fires involving NFPA 13R systems where extensive property

damage occurred.

-Discuss whether there are any influencing factors including modern era construction-such as engineered

lumber or structural adhesives-that are allowing fires in these unprotected spaces to spread more rapidly

thus causing extensive damage.

-If the current draft stop provisions of the model codes are sufficient and if they are being designed and

installed properly.

-Raise awareness of AHJs to make inspection of draft stops a priority in these residential environments.

-Hold a workshop, possibly under the umbrella of FPRF, to engage all of the stake-holders, and to

determine where changes to NFPA and ICC codes might be necessary in the future.


Relative to CI3 (FileMaker) / CI 303 (Terra) on 8.14.1.5, the BLD-FIR committee is asked to consider the

subject raised by the text proposed by the BLD-RES committee relative to building construction

requirements for cases where attic spaces are not sprinklered. BLD-RES does not have jurisdiction over

text of Chapter 8 and raised the issue via a Committee Input (CI). The text proposed by BLD-RES reads:

8.14.1.5 Where a building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system and sprinklers are not provided in

the attic, the construction requirements shall consider the influence of fire in the unprotected space.


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First Revision # FR242 (11.2.1.11) BLD-MEA


11.2.1.11 Turnstiles and Similar Devices.

11.2.1.11.1 Turnstiles or similar devices that restrict travel to one direction or are used to collect fares

or admission charges shall not be placed so as to obstruct any required means of egress, unless

otherwise specified in 11.2.1.11.1.1 and 11.2.1.11.1.2 11.2.1.11.1.1, 11.2.1.11.1.2 and 11.2.1.11.1.3 .

11.2.1.11.1.1 Approved turnstiles not exceeding 39 in. (990 mm) in height that turn freely in the

direction of egress travel shall be permitted where revolving doors are permitted in Chapters 15 through

31 and 33 through 34.

11.2.1.11.1.2 Where turnstiles are approved by the authority having jurisdiction and permitted in

Chapters 15 through 31 and 33 through 34, each turnstile shall be credited for a 50-person capacity,

provided that such turnstiles meet all of the following criteria:

(1) They freewheel in the egress direction when primary power is lost, and they freewheel in the direction

of egress travel upon manual release by an employee assigned in the area.

(2) They are not given credit for more than 50 percent of the required egress width.

11.2.1.11.1.3* Security access turnstiles that impede travel in the direction of egress utilizing a physical

barrier shall be permitted to be considered as a component of the means of egress, where permitted in

Chapters 15 through 31 and 33 through 34, provided that all the following criteria are met:

(1) The building is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler

system in accordance with Section 55.3.

(2) Each security access turnstile lane configuration has a minimum clear passage width of 22 in. (560

mm).

(3) Any security access turnstile lane configuration providing a clear passage width of less than 32 in.

(810 mm) shall be given an egress capacity of 50 persons.

(4) Any security access turnstile lane configuration providing a clear passage width of 32 in. (810 mm) or

more shall be given an egress capacity as calculated in accordance with Section 11.3.

(5) Each secured physical barrier shall automatically retract or swing to an unobstructed open position in

the direction of egress, under each of the following conditions:

(a) Upon loss of power to the turnstile or any part of the access control system that secures the physical

barrier

(b) Upon actuation of a readily accessible and clearly identified manual release device that results in

direct interruption of power to each secured physical barrier, remain s in the open position for not less than

30 seconds, and is positioned at one of the following locations:

i. The manual release device is located on the egress side of each security access turnstile lane

ii. The manual release device is located at an approved location where it can be activated by an

employee assigned to the area.

(c) Upon activation of the building fire protective signaling system, if provided, and for which the

following apply:

i. The physical barrier remains in the open position until the fire-protective signaling system is

manually reset.

ii. The activation of manual fire alarm boxes that activate the building fire-protective signaling system

is not required to meet the requirements specified in 11.2.1.11.1.3(5)(c).

(d) Upon actuation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system, and for which the

physical barrier remains in the open position until the fire-protective signaling system is manually reset.

(3) They are not in excess of 39 in. (990 mm) in height and have a clear width of not less than 16½ in.

(420 mm).

11.2.1.11.2 Turnstiles exceeding 39 in. (990 mm) in height shall meet the requirements for revolving

door assemblies in 11.2.1.10 or the requirements of 11.2.1.11.1.3 for security access turnstiles .

11.2.1.11.3 Turnstiles located in, or furnishing access to, required exits shall provide not less than 16½


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in. (420 mm) clear width at and below a height of 39 in. (990 mm) and not less than 22 in. (560 mm) clear

width at heights above 39 in. (990 mm).


Manufacturers of turnstile devices have expanded into the security access control market and currently

have products that have physical barrier leaves that restrict access into and out of buildings. These

devices can vary in height and sophistication to address building security concerns that may not meet

safety requirements related to the means of egress. Typically, these turnstile devices are located at

building entrances and elevator lobbies.

The current requirements for turnstiles apply historically to the “three arm” waist high turnstiles for

entertainment or transportation venues and do not apply to the new installations. Currently, the AHJ is left

to evaluate these new modern turnstiles to determine compliance with the egress requirements in NFPA

101.

The intent of the revision is to provide guidance to on evaluating these new modern turnstiles. Turnstiles

on the market can be as narrow as 22 inches. For turnstiles that are less than 32 inches, there are

additional capacity issues that need to be considered. The fail safe provisions for overriding the turnstile

access restrictions are derived from existing code provisions (e.g., delayed egress locks and forces to

open doors).


Relative to FR242 (FileMaker) / FR124 (Terra) on 11.2.1.11.1.3, the BLD-MEA committee is asked to

revise the reference in subpart (5)(c)ii from “11.2.1.11.1.3(5)(c)” to “11.2.1.11.1.3(5)(c)i” as the current text

creates a circular reference to itself, as noted in the ballot comment by Shulman.

First Revision # FR248 (11.2.4.3.4) BLD-MEA


11.2.4.3.4 Where fire barriers serving horizontal exits terminate at outside walls, and the outside walls

are at an angle of less than 180 degrees for a distance of 10 ft (3050 mm) on each side of the horizontal

exit, the outside walls shall be protected by one of the following methods:

(a) The outside walls shall have not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating with not less than ¾-hour fire

protection–rated opening protectives for a distance of 10 ft (3050 mm) on each side of the horizontal exit.

(b) One of the outside walls shall have a 2-hour fire resistance rating with opening protectives having a

minimum 1 1/2 –hour fire protection rating, for a distance of 10 ft (3050 mm) from termination of the

horizontal exit.


The proposed revision provides an alternate to the existing requirement. The intent is to prevent

migration of fire or smoke from one compartment to the next. The proposed 2-hour fire resistance-rated

exterior wall on one side will provide such protection and offer design flexibility.


Relative to FR248 (FileMaker) / FR167 (Terra) on 11.2.4.3.4, the BLD-MEA committee is asked to

consider changing the words “from termination of” to “from intersection with” for clarity.


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First Revision # CI4BLD-HEA (Table 11.3.1.2) BLD-HEA


Health Care Use

Inpatient treatment departments 240 22.3

Sleeping departments 120 11.1

Ambulatory health care 100 150 9.3 13.9


The committee is seeking input from facility operators and Code users to determine the appropriate

occupant load factor for ambulatory health care. The proposed revision is consistent with the proposed

revision for business occupancies.

Note that this CI was generated by the Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies.

Note to CORRELATING COMMITTEE for its consideration: Communication to BLD-MEA committee

needed relative to formalizing the change during the second draft preparation period.


Relative to CI4 (FileMaker) / CI 369 (Terra) on Table 11.3.1.2 occupant load factor for ambulatory health

care (under the heading of Health Care Use), the BLD-MEA committee is asked to consider revising the

factor from 100 ft2/person (9.3 m2/person) to 150 ft2/person (13.9 m2/person). The BLD-HEA committee

raised the issue as a CI because (1) it wanted to receive public input on the subject, and (2) because it

does not have jurisdiction over Chapter 11. The Correlating Committee did not create a First Correlating

Revision (FCR) because BLD-HEA was not certain of the new value.


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First Revision # FR250 (Table 11.3.1.2) BLD-MEA


...

Business Use (other 100 150 9.3 14

than below)

Concentrated business 100 9.3

usef

Air traffic control 40 3.7

tower observation

levels

...

Mall buildings d

Per factors applicable to use of space d e

Per factors applicable to use of space d e

...

dFor any food court or other assembly use areas located in the mall that are not included as a portion of

the gross leasable area of the mall building, the occupant load is calculated based on the occupant load

factor for that use as specified in Table 11.3.1.2. The remaining mall area is not required to be assigned

an occupant load.

d e The portions of the mall, where considered a pedestrian way and not used as gross leasable area,

are not assessed an occupant load based on Table 11.3.1.2. However, means of egress from a mall

pedestrian way are provided for an occupant load determined by dividing the gross leasable area of the

mall building (not including anchor stores) by the appropriate lowest whole number occupant load factor

from Figure 11.3.1.2.

... f See A.11.3.1.2

...

Editorially, reformat the table to present the boldface use categories alphabetically as follows:

Assembly Use

Business Use (other than below)

Day-Care Use

Detention and Correctional Use

Educational Use

Industrial Use

Mercantile Use

Residential Use


Reformatted for correlation with NFPA 101.

The current occupant load factor of 100 ft2

of floor area per person for business use spaces has

remained unchanged in the code since the 1930's. A study facilitated through the Fire Protection

Research Foundation (FPRF) and conducted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute examined the

appropriateness of the 100 ft2

load factor. The study, entitled Evaluating Occupant Load Factors for

Business Operations, examined the following: historical basis of the load factor; changes in office space

function, planning and layout since the load factor first appeared in the code; availability of furnishings for

business use spaces; and trends in the use of business space. The study involved a literature search

including the review of space planning guides and previous studies; and a on-line questionnaire of

designers, building managers and real estate agents. While the response rate of the questionnaires was

less than desired, the overall results of the study do support the changes as proposed. The study is


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available through the Fire Protection Research Foundation.


The change to Table 11.3.1.2, proposed by FR 250 (FileMaker) / FR 175 (Terra) by BLD-MEA, is being

changed by the Correlating Committee to Committee Input (CI) because the change will instead be that

proposed (for NFPA 5000) by BLD-MER which has primary responsibility for occupant load factors related

to business uses.

First Revision # FR256 (11.8.1.2.2) BLD-MEA


11.8.1.2.2* 11.8.1.2.2 Unless prohibited by Chapters 15 through 31, automatic, motion sensor–type

lighting switches lighting control devices shall be permitted to temporarily turn off the illumination within

the means of egress, provided that the switch controllers each lighting control device complies comply

with all of the following:

(1) The switch controllers lighting control device is listed.

(2) The switch controllers lighting control device is are equipped for fail-safe operation to automatically

energize the controlled lights upon normal power and is evaluated for this purpose.

(3) The illumination Illumination timers are provided and are set for a minimum 15-minute duration.

(4) The motion sensor lighting control device is activated by any occupant movement in the area served

by the lighting units.

(5) The switch controller lighting control device is activated by activation of the building fire alarm system,

if provided.

(6) The lighting control device does not turn off any lights relied upon for activation of photoluminescent

exit signs or path markers.

(7) The lighting control device does not turn off any battery-equipped emergency luminaires, unit

equipment, or exit signs.


The revision to the base paragraph 11.8.1.2.2 clarifies the purpose of the lighting control devices

(formerly switch controllers) and provides context to the subparts.

The revision to subpart (5) clarifies the desired action of the controller.

New subparts (6) and (7) clarify that lighting controllers cannot be used to turn off lights relied upon for

activation of photoluminescent path markers, battery-equipped exit signs, battery-equipped emergency

luminaires, and unit equipment.

See proposed Annex A text, A.11.8.1.2.2, for additional rationale for this revision.


Relative to FR256 (FileMaker) / FR182 (Terra) on 11.8.1.2.2, the BLD-MEA committee is asked to revise

text in subitem (2) from “upon normal power” to “upon loss of normal power” as those key words were

omitted.


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First Revision # FR258 (11.8.1.3) BLD-MEA


11.8.1.3 11.8.1.3* The floors and other walking surfaces within an exit and within the portions of the exit

access and exit discharge designated in 11.8.1.1 shall be illuminated as follows:

(1) During conditions of stair use, the minimum illumination for stairs shall be at least 10 ft-candle (108

lux), measured at the walking surfaces.

(2) The minimum illumination for floors and walking surfaces, other than stairs, shall be to values of at

least 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux) 2 ft-candle (21.6 lux), measured at the floor.

(3) In assembly occupancies, the illumination of walking surfaces of exit access shall be at least 0.2

ft-candle (2.2 lux) during periods of performances or projections involving directed light.

(4)* (4) The minimum illumination requirements shall not apply where operations or processes require

low lighting levels.


The problem addressed by this change is how to accommodate people with low vision or severe visual

impairment. Due to the natural progression of the aging eye, the 65 and older population is at great risk in

under illuminated environments, not to mention with the addition of smoke, fire, obstacles and possible

panic. According to the Federation for the Blind, more than 6.5 million Americans over age 65 have a

severe visual impairment today. In 2006, approximately 21.2 million Americans reported that they have

difficulty seeing to some degree. The US Census Bureau states that the number of persons age 65 years

or older is expected to increase from approximately 35 million in 2000 to an estimated 71 million in 2030,

roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population. This means that roughly 20 percent of our population is likely to

have at least normal age related low vision or some more serious form of visual impairment. Given the

improvements in battery power, battery life, low energy use LED’s, this change is a small and reasonable

adjustment. The committee was asked to make this change on behalf of the Illuminating Engineering

Society's Lighting for the Aged and Partially Sighted Committee.

The asterisk is moved from the base paraghraph number to subpart (4) as the generalized annex text is

being deleted, with only the portion of the annex relative to subpart (4) being retained.


Relative to FR258 (FileMaker) / FR183 (Terra) on 11.8.1.3, the BLD-MEA committee is asked to

reconsider the subject in light of the ballot comments from Frable and Shulman noting the lack of technical

substantiation for making a change and, then, for the particular value chosen. Further, BLD-MEA is asked

to clarify intent relative to application to new (replacement) surfaces in existing installations versus only

surfaces in new construction.


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First Revision # FR705 (12.1.1) BLD-BSY


Add the following definitions (these will need to be moved to Chapter 3 by editorial staff):

12.1.1 Definitions

12.1.1.1 Amusement Attraction (Accessibility). Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an

amusement park or theme park that provides amusement without the use of an amusement device.

Amusement attractions include, but are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attractions without

seats.

12.1.1.2 Amusement Ride (Accessibility). A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a

defined area for the purpose of amusement.

12.1.1.3 Amusement Ride Seat (Accessibility). A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an

amusement ride intended to be occupied by one or more passengers.

12.1.1.4 Area of Sport Activity (Accessibility). That portion of a room or space where the play or

practice of a sport occurs.

12.1.1.5 Boat Launch Ramp (Accessibility). A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving

trailered boats and other water craft to and from a body of water.

12.1.1.6 Characters (Accessibility). Letters, numbers, punctuation marks and typographic symbols.

12.1.1.7 Curb Ramp(Accessibility). A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.

12.1.1.8 Detectable Warning (Accessibility). A standardized surface feature built in or applied to

walking surfaces or other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.

12.1.1.9 Elevated Play Component (Accessibility). A play component that is approached above or

below grade and that is part of a composite play structure consisting of two or more play components

attached or functionally linked to create an integrated unit providing more than one play activity.

12.1.1.10 Gangway (Accessibility). A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or

land with a floating structure. Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed by this document.

12.1.1.11 Golf Car Passage (Accessibility). A continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can

operate.

12.1.1.12 Ground Level Play Component (Accessibility). A play component that is approached and

exited at the ground level.

12.1.1.13 Key Station (Accessibility). Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as

defined under criteria established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR

37.51, respectively.

12.1.1.14 Marked Crossing (Accessibility). A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian

use in crossing a vehicular way.

12.1.1.15 Play Area (Accessibility). A portion of a site containing play components designed and


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constructed for children.

12.1.1.16 Play Component (Accessibility ). An element intended to generate specific opportunities for

play, socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part

of a composite play structure.

12.1.1.17 Public Way (Accessibility). Any street, alley or other parcel of land open to the outside air

leading to a public street, which has been deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to

the public for public use and which has a clear width and height of not less than 10 feet (3050 mm).

12.1.1.18 Qualified Historic Building or Facility (Accessibility). A building or facility that is listed in or

eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or designated as historic under an

appropriate State or local law.

12.1.1.19 Running Slope (Accessibility). The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross

slope).

12.1.1.20 Soft Contained Play Structure (Accessibility). A play structure made up of one or more play

components where the user enters a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such

as plastic, netting, or fabric.

12.1.1.21 Teeing Ground (Accessibility). In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.

12.1.1.22 Transfer Device (Accessibility). Equipment designed to facilitate the transfer of a person from

a wheelchair or other mobility aid to and from an amusement ride seat.

12.1.1.23 Use Zone (Accessibility). The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play

structure or play equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 - Standard Consumer Safety

Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use , for unrestricted circulation around

the play equipment and where it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the play

equipment.

12.1.1.24 Walk (Accessibility). An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian

areas such as plazas and courts.

Delete the following definition from Chapter 3:

Occupiable (Accessibility). A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy.

Modify the following definitions in Chapter 3 to read as follows:

Accessible Means of Egress. A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a

building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.

Alteration (Accessibility). A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the

building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation,

rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways,

changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan

configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering,

or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the


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building or facility.

Assembly Area (Accessibility). A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of


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entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these

requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public

meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters,

playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas,

stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.

Circulation Path (Accessibility). An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel,

including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and

landings.


These changes will coordinate the definitions with the 2012 DOJ ADA Standard.

1 ) All the definitions added in Chapter 12 in FR# 705 will need to be moved to Chapter 3 by the CC):

2) The TC requests the CC delete the following definition from Chapter 3:

3.3.448 Occupiable (Accessibility). A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy.

3) The TC requests the CC modify the definitions in Chapter 3 as follows:

3.3. 28.2 Alteration (Accessibility). A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the

usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling,

renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular

ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the

plan configuration of walls and full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or

wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are not alterations unless they affect the

usability of the building or facility.

3.3.35.1 Assembly Area (Accessibility). A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of

entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes . For the purposes of these

requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public

meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters,

playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas,

stadiums, grandstands, or convention centers.

3.3.35.13.1 Employee Work Area (Accessibility). All or any portion of a space used only by employees

and used only for work , not including. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not

employee work areas.

3.3.85 Circulation Path (Accessibility). An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another

provided for pedestrians travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators,

platform lifts, ramps, stairways, and landings.

3.3.180.3 Residential Dwelling Unit (Accessibility). A building intended to be used primarily as a

long-term residence, not including transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and

detention or correctional facilities. A unit intended to be used as a residence, that is primarily long-term in

nature. Residential dwelling units do not include transient lodging , inpatient medical care, licensed

long-term care, and detention or correctional facilities.


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Relative to FR 705 (FileMaker) / FR9 (Terra) on sections 12.1.1 through 12.1.1.24, the correlating

committee asks BLD-BSY to delete the unneeded definitions during their Second Draft meeting as shown

below. These have all been relocated to Chapter 3 by a First Correlating Revision.

First Revision # FR700 (12.33.1.1, 12.33.1.2, 12.33.1.2.1, 12.33.1.2.2) BLD-BSY


Revise text to read as follows:

12.33.1 General.

12.33.1.1 Residential dwelling units in lodging or rooming house and apartment building occupancies shall

comply with Section 12.33 . [ADA/ABA-AGL 233.1]

12.33.1.2 One- and two- family dwelling units shall comply with Section 12.33.

12.33.1.2.1 For new one- and two-family dwellings, a minimum of one entrance for each dwelling unit shall

comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1, Section 1005, requirements for Type C dwellings.

12.33.1.2.2 The criteria of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Section 1005, requirements for Type C dwellings, shall not

apply where there is site impracticality as determined by 12.33.3.2.4.


The committee agrees with the intent of the submitter and made revisions on that basis. The insertion of

new section 12.33.1.2.2 is conceptually where the committee is headed, but the committee will assign a

task group to further look at this provision and the potential effects of including all the other requirements

of ANSI 117.1 section 1005 and will report back as a public comment prior to the next phase. The

committee also seeks public comments for others on this provision.


Relative to FR700 (FileMaker) / FR1(Terra) and FR 5000 (FileMaker)/FR299 (Terra) on

12.33.1 and 22.1.7 respectively , the BLD-BSY committee is asked to review and make

any further recommendations if necessary to determine where the scoping authority for

visitability requirements should be located.


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First Revision # FR107 (15.6.2.1.6) BLD-FUN


15.6.2.1.6 Illumination of Means of Egress Lighting.

15.6.2.1.6.1 General. Means of egress in all rehabilitation work areas shall be provided with illumination

artificial lighting in accordance with the requirements of other sections of this Code.

15.6.2.1.6.2 Supplemental Requirements.

(A) Where the reconstruction rehabilitation work area on any floor exceeds 50 percent of that floor area,

means of egress throughout the floor shall be provided with illumination artificial lighting in accordance

with the requirements of other sections of this Code, unless otherwise provided in 15.6.2.1.6.2(C).

(B) In a building with rehabilitation work areas involving over 50 percent of the aggregate floor area

within the building, the means of egress within the rehabilitation work area and the means of egress,

including the exit and exit discharge paths, serving the rehabilitation work area shall be provided with

illumination artificial lighting in accordance with the requirements of other sections of this Code, unless

otherwise provided in 15.6.2.1.6.2(C).

(C) Means of egress within a tenant space that is entirely outside the rehabilitation work area shall not be

required to comply with 15.6.2.1.6.2(A) and (B).


The revised text makes no technical change, but uses terminology consistent with other provisions of the

Code. The revision is made for correlation with the text being added as a new 15.6.2.17 on emergency

lighting of means of egress.


Relative to FR107 (FileMaker) / FR135 (Terra) on 15.6.2.1.6, the BLD-FUN committee is asked to

reconsider the subject in light of the changes proposed for 11.8.1.3. See related CC Note on Section

11.8.1.3 (FR258 (FileMaker) / FR183 (Terra) and determine if that change will have any impact on

application to new (replacement) surfaces in existing installations versus only surfaces in new

construction.


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First Revision # FR1000 (16.1 through 16.1.7) BLD-AXM


16.1 General Requirements.

16.1.1 Application.

16.1.1.1 The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new buildings or portions thereof used as an

assembly occupancy.

16.1.1.2 Administration. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall apply.

16.1.1.3 General. The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply.

16.1.1.4 16.1.1.2 Repairs, renovations, modifications, additions, and reconstruction of an assembly

occupancy, and changes of use, including change of occupancy classification to an assembly occupancy,

or correction of a damaged or unsafe portion of the building containing the assembly occupancy, shall

comply with one of the following:

(1) Provisions of this chapter

(2) Provisions of Chapter 15

16.1.2* Classification of Occupancy. Classification of occupancy shall be in accordance with 6.1.2.

16.1.3 16.1.2 Multiple Occupancies.

16.1.3.1 16.1.2.1 General. Multiple occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 6.2 and 16.1.2.

Where there are differences in the specific requirements in this chapter and provisions for mixed

occupancies or separated occupancies as specified in 6.2.3 and 6.2.4, the requirements of this chapter

shall apply. (See 4.3.2.3.)

16.1.3.2 Atrium walls in accordance with 6.2.4.6 shall be permitted to serve as part of the separation

required by 6.2.4.1 for creating separated occupancies on a story-by-story basis.

16.1.3.3* 16.1.2.2* Simultaneous Occupancy. Exits shall be sufficient for simultaneous occupancy of

both the assembly occupancy and other parts of the building, except where the authority having

jurisdictionAHJ determines that the conditions are such that simultaneous occupancy will not occur.

16.1.3.4 16.1.2.3 Assembly and Mercantile Occupancies in Mall Buildings. The provisions of this

chapter shall apply to the assembly occupancy tenant space. The provisions of 27.4.4 shall be permitted

to be used outside the assembly occupancy tenant space.

16.1.3* Classification of Occupancy. Classification of occupancy shall be in accordance with 6.1.2.

16.1.4 Definitions.

16.1.4.1 General. For definitions, see Chapter 3.

16.1.4.2* Special Definitions. The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Aisle Accessway . (See 3.3.21.)

(2) Aisle Stair . A stair within a seating area of an assembly occupancy that directly serves rows of seats

to the side of the stair, including transition stairs that connect to an aisle or a landing.

(3) Exhibit. (See 3.3.200.)

(4) Festival Seating. (See 3.3.565.1.)

(5) Gridiron. (See 3.3.292.)

(6) Legitimate Stage. (See 3.3.610.1.)

(7) Life Safety Evaluation. (See 3.3.363.)

(8) Multilevel Play Structure. (See 3.3.632.8.)

(9) Multipurpose Assembly Occupancy . (See 3.3.444.2.1.)

(10) Platform. (See 3.3.497.)

(11) Proscenium Wall. (See 3.3.674.12.)

(12) Regular Stage. (See 3.3.610.2.)

(13) Smoke-Protected Assembly Seating . (See 3.3.565.3.)

(14) Special Amusement Building . (See 3.3.69.16.)

(15) Stage. (See 3.3.610.)

(16) Temporary Platform. (See 3.3.497.1.)


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16.1.5 16.1.4 Classification of Hazard of Contents.

16.1.5.1 16.1.4.1 Hazard of contents shall be classified in accordance with 6.3.2.

16.1.5.2 16.1.4.2 Buildings or areas in which high hazard contents are stored, used, or handled shall

comply with Chapter 34.

16.1.6 16.1.5 Minimum Construction Requirements.

16.1.6.1 16.1.5.1 Construction shall be in accordance with all of the following Chapters 7–8, 13–14, 31,

and 35–40, except as otherwise modified by 16.1.6.2. 16.1.5.2:

(1) Chapter 7, Construction Types and Height and Area Requirements

(2) Chapter 8, Fire-Resistive Materials and Construction

(3) Chapter 13, Encroachments into the Public Right-of-W ay

(4) Chapter 14, Safeguards During Construction

(5) Chapter 31, Occupancies in Special Structures

(6) Chapter 35, Structural Design

(7) Chapter 36, Soils, Foundations, and Retaining W alls

(8) Chapter 37, Exterior W all Construction

(9) Chapter 38, Roof Assemblies and Roof Structures

(10) Chapter 39, Flood-Resistant Design and Construction

(11) Chapter 40, Quality Assurance During Construction

16.1.6.2 16.1.5.2 The location of an assembly occupancy shall be limited in accordance with Chapter 7

or Table 16.1.6.2 16.1.5.2, whichever is more stringent.

Insert:

5000_FR1000_Table16.1.6.2_(FileMaker)

†See 3.3.620.2.

X: Permitted for assembly of any occupant load.

X1: Permitted for assembly of any occupant load, but limited to one story below the level of exit discharge.

X2: Permitted for assembly limited to an occupant load of 1000 or less, and limited to one story below the

level of exit discharge.

X3: Permitted for assembly limited to an occupant load of 1000 or less.

X4: Permitted for assembly limited to an occupant load of 300 or less.

NP: Not permitted.

Notes: aSee 3.3.620.2

ab

See 7.4.3.

bc

Protected by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with

Section 55.3 in the following locations:

(1) Throughout the story of the assembly occupancy

(2) Throughout all stories below the story of the assembly occupancy, including all stories below the level

of exit discharge

(3) In the case of an assembly occupancy located below the level of exit discharge, throughout all stories

intervening between the story of the assembly occupancy and the level of exit discharge, including the

level of exit discharge

cd Where every part of the structural framework of roofs in Type I or Type II construction is 20 ft (6100

mm) or more above the floor immediately below, omission of all fire protection of the structural members is

permitted, including protection of trusses, roof framing, decking, and portions of columns above 20 ft

(6100 mm).

de

In open-air fixed seating facilities, including stadia, omission of fire protection of structural members

exposed to the outside atmosphere is permitted where substantiated by an approved engineering

Table 16.1.6.2 16.1.5.2 Construction Type Limitations

Stories in Heighta†

Construction Type

Sprinkleredb

Stories Below

1

2

3

4

≥5

I (442)c, d, e Yes X X X X X X

No NP X4 X4 X4 X4 X4

I (332)c, d, e Yes X X X X X X


II (222)c, d, e Yes X X X X X X


II (111)c, d, e Yes X1 X X X X3 NP

No NP X4 X4 X4 NP NP

II (000) Yes X2 X X4 NP NP NP

No NP X4 NP NP NP NP

III (211)d Yes X1 X X X X3 NP


III (200) Yes X2 X3 X4 NP NP NP

No NP X4 NP NP NP NP

IV (2HH) Yes X1 X X X X3 NP


V (111) Yes X1 X X X X3 NP


V (000) Yes X2 X3 X4 NP NP NP

No NP NP NP NP NP NP

5000/FR1000fm/FR351T/Tb 16.1.6.2/A14


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analysis.

ef Where seating treads and risers serve as floors, such seating treads and risers are permitted to be of

1-hour fire resistance–rated construction. Structural members supporting seating treads and risers are

required to conform to the requirements of Table 16.1.6.2 16.1.5.2. Joints between seating tread and riser

units are permitted to be unrated, provided that such joints do not involve separation from areas

containing high hazard contents and the facility is constructed and operated in accordance with 16.4.2.

16.1.7* 16.1.6* Occupant Load.

16.1.7.1 The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress and other provisions are

required, shall be determined on the basis of the occupant load factors of Table 11.3.1.2 that are

characteristic of the use of the space or shall be determined as the maximum probable population of the


Correlation with formatting and content in NFPA 101. New provisions added with pointer references to

Chapter 1 Administration and Chapter 4 General. Classification of Occupancy moved to come before

Multiple Occupancies. New subsection added relative to Definitions. All other changes editorial except as

noted below.

Relative to 16.1.3.2 on atrium walls as part of an occupancy separation, occupancy chapter permission

is required for use of 6.1.14.4.6. The assembly committee believes that the provisions should be

applicable to assembly occupancies.

Relative to 16.1.4.2 Aisle Stair definition, the assembly occupancies committee does not have primary

jurisdiction for the contents of Chapter 3 Definitions. The proposed definition of Aisle Stair is a revision of

the current definition in 3.3.611.1 of the 2012 edition, with the words " including transition stairs that

connect to an aisle or a landing" added. The revised definition can temporarily reside in 16.1.4.2. The

change can be incorporated into the Chapter 3 definition during the second draft preparation phase.

The assembly occupancies technical committee flags this item for Correlating Committee action to

facilitate the correlative process between Chapters 16 and 3.


Relative to the addition of a definition of Aisle Stair to 16.1.4.2, proposed by FR1000 (FileMaker) / FR351

(Terra), the BLD-AXM committee is asked to leave the boldface term but substitute the parenthetical

phrase “(See 3.3.611.1)” in lieu of the definition because the current definition in Chapter 3 is being

revised, by a separate First Correlating Revision (FCR), to read as BLD-AXM requested.


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First Revision # FR1025 (16.3.2.3) BLD-AXM


16.3.2.3 Alcohol based hand rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be permitted.


The provisions proposed as new 8.15.4 are adequate to safeguard the use of ABHR

dispensers in assembly occupancies.


Relative to FR1025 (FileMaker) / FR406 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-AXM

committee is asked to move the text from 16.3.2.3 to 16.4.11 for (1) consistency with other occupancy

committee actions and (2) to avoid conflict with 11.5.1.7.


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First Revision # FR2022 (18.6.3.2.1(1)) BLD-END


18.6.3.2.1 Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers. Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers shall be

protected in accordance with Section 8.15 and Chapter 34, unless all of the following conditions are met:

(1) Dispensers shall be installed in rooms or spaces separated from corridors and exits, hallways,

stairways and exterior doors .

(2) The maximum individual dispenser fluid capacity shall be as follows:

(a) 0.32 gal (1.2 L) for dispensers in rooms

(b) 0.53 gal (2.0 L) for dispensers in suites of rooms

(3) The dispensers shall be separated from each other by horizontal spacing of not less than 48 in.

(1220 mm).

(4) Storage of quantities greater than 5 gal (18.9 L) in a single fire compartment shall meet the

requirements of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code .

(5) The dispensers shall not be installed over or directly adjacent to an ignition source.

(6) Dispensers installed directly over carpeted floors shall be permitted only in sprinklered rooms or

spaces.


Day-care home occupancies use the term "means of escape" in their requirements for egress. Means of

escape does not reference the terms "exit access" and "exit". These terms are unique to the term "Means

of Egress" as covered in Chapter 11.


Relative to FR2022 (FileMaker) / FR544 (Terra) on revising the current criteria on ABHR

dispensers, the BLD-END committee is asked to move the text from 18.6.3.2.1 to 18.6.4

for (1) consistency with other occupancy committee actions and (2) to avoid conflict with

11.5.1.7 [and renumber current 18.6.4 to become 18.6.5].

Additionally, BLD-END is asked to move current 18.3.2.3 to 18.4.4 as the issue has

been raised in the First Revision phase so as to make the change legitimate at the

Second Revision phase as a correlation issue.


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First Revision # FR3000 (19.1.1 through 19.1.5) BLD-HEA


19.1.1 Application.

19.1.1.1 General.

19.1.1.1.1 The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new buildings or portions thereof used as a

health care occupancy.

19.1.1.1.2 Administration. The provisions of Chapter 1, Administration, shall apply.

19.1.1.1.3 General. The provisions of Chapter 4, General, shall apply.

19.1.1.1.24* The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to facilities where the authority having

jurisdiction has determined equivalent safety has been provided in accordance with Section 1.5.

19.1.1.1.35 Repairs, renovations, modifications, additions, and reconstruction of a health care

occupancy, and changes of use, including change of occupancy classification to a health care occupancy,

or correction of a damaged or unsafe portion of the building containing the health care occupancy, shall

comply with one of the following:



19.1.1.1.35.1 The requirements of this chapter, where referenced by Chapter 15, shall not apply to

additions classified as occupancies other than health care that are separated from the health care

occupancy in accordance with 19.1.1.4.1 and conform to the requirements for the specific occupancy in

accordance with Chapters 16 through 18 and Chapters 20 through 30, as appropriate.

19.1.1.1.35.2 The requirements of 19.1.1.1.3 19.1.1.1.5 shall not apply to facilities where the authority

having jurisdiction has determined that equivalent safety has been provided in accordance with Section

1.5.

19.1.1.1.46 Health care facilities regulated by this chapter shall be understood to be those facilities that

provide sleeping accommodations for their occupants and are occupied by persons who are mostly

incapable of self-preservation because of age, because of physical or mental disability, or because of

security measures not under the occupants' control.

19.1.1.1.57 Buildings, or sections of buildings, that primarily house patients who, in the opinion of the

governing body of the facility and the governmental agency having jurisdiction, are capable of judgment

and appropriate physical action for self-preservation under emergency conditions shall be permitted to

comply with chapters of this Code other than this chapter.

19.1.1.1.68* It shall be recognized that, in buildings housing certain patients it might be necessary to lock

doors and bar windows to confine and protect building inhabitants.

19.1.1.1.79 Buildings, or sections of buildings, that house older persons and that provide activities that

foster continued independence, but that do not include services distinctive to health care occupancies,

shall be permitted to comply with the requirements of other chapters of this Code.

19.1.1.1.810 Facilities that do not provide housing on a 24-hour basis for their occupants shall be

classified as other occupancies and shall be covered by other chapters of this Code.

19.1.1.1.911* It shall be recognized that the requirements of this chapter are based on the assumption

that staff is available in all patient-occupied areas to perform certain fire safety functions.

19.1.1.2* Goals and Objectives. The goals and objectives of Section 4.1 shall be met with due

consideration for functional requirements.

19.1.1.3 Total Concept.

19.1.1.3.1 All health care facilities shall be designed and constructed to minimize the possibility of a fire

emergency requiring the evacuation of occupants.

19.1.1.3.2 Because the safety of health care occupants cannot be ensured adequately by dependence on

evacuation of the building, their protection from fire shall be provided by appropriate arrangement of

facilities; adequate, trained staff; and development of operating and maintenance procedures composed


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of the following:

(1) Design, construction, and compartmentation

(2) Provision for detection, alarm, and extinguishment

(3) Fire prevention; and planning, training, and drilling in programs for the isolation of fire, transfer of

occupants to areas of refuge, or evacuation of the building

19.1.1.4 Additions, Conversions, Modernization, Renovation, and Construction Operations.

19.1.1.4.1 Additions. Additions shall be separated from any existing structure not conforming to the

requirements for health care occupancies by a fire barrier having not less than a 2-hour fire resistance

rating and constructed of materials as required for the addition.

19.1.1.4.1.1 Communicating openings in dividing fire barriers required by 19.1.1.4.1 shall be permitted

only in corridors and shall be protected by approved, self-closing fire door assemblies.

19.1.1.4.1.2 Doors in barriers required by 19.1.1.4.1 shall normally be kept closed , unless otherwise

permitted by 19.1.1.4.1.3 .

19.1.1.4.1.3 Doors in barriers required by 19.1.1.4.1 shall be permitted to be held open if they meet the

requirements of 19.2.2.2.7.

19.1.1.4.2 Changes of Use or Occupancy Classification. Changes of use or occupancy classification

shall comply with 4.5.6, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) A change from a hospital to a nursing home or from a nursing home to a hospital shall not be

considered a change in occupancy classification or a change in use.

(2) A change from a hospital or nursing home to a limited care facility shall not be considered a

change in occupancy classification or a change in use.

(3) A change from a hospital or nursing home to an ambulatory health care facility shall not be

considered a change in occupancy classification or a change in use.

19.1.1.4.3* Building Rehabilitation. Where Chapter 15 requires compliance with this paragraph, the

automatic sprinkler requirements of 19.3.5 shall apply to a smoke compartment undergoing the

rehabilitation. However, in cases where the building is not protected throughout by an approved automatic

sprinkler system, the requirements for nonsprinklered buildings contained in 19.4.3 shall also apply.

19.1.2 Classification of Occupancy. Classification of occupancy shall be in accordance with 6.1.5.

19.1.23 Multiple Occupancies.

19.1.23.1 Multiple occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 6.2.

19.1.3.2 Atrium walls in accordance with 6.2.4.6 shall be permitted to serve as part of the separation

required by 6.2.4.1 for creating separated occupancies on a story-by-story basis, provided both of the

following are met:

(1) The provision is not used for occupancy separations involving industrial and storage occupancies.

(2) Smoke partitions serving as atrium walls are not permitted to serve as enclosures for hazardous areas.

19.1.2.2 19.1.3.3 Sections of health care facilities shall be permitted to be classified as other occupancies

in accordance with the separated occupancies provisions of 6.2.4 and either 19.1.2.3 or 19.1.2.4 19.1.3.4

or 19.1.3.5.

19.1.2.3* 19.1.3.4* Sections of health care facilities shall be permitted to be classified as other

occupancies, provided that they meet both of the following conditions:

(1) They are not intended to serve health care occupantsprovide services simultaneously for four or more

inpatients for purposes of housing, treatment, or customary access by inpatients incapable of

self-preservation.

(2) They are separated from areas of health care occupancies by construction having a fire resistance

rating of not less than 2 hours.

19.1.2.4* 19.1.3.5 Contiguous Non-Health Care Occupancies.

19.1.2.4.1 19.1.3.5.1 Ambulatory care facilities, medical clinics, and similar facilities that are contiguous

to health care occupancies, but that are primarily intended to provide outpatient services, shall be

permitted to be classified as business occupancies or ambulatory health care facilities, provided that the

facilities are separated from the health care occupancy by not less than 2-hour fire resistance–rated

construction and the facility is not in tended to provide services simultaneously for four or more inpatients


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who are litterborneincapable of self-preservation.

19.1.2.4.2 19.1.3.5.2 Ambulatory care facilities, medical clinics, and similar facilities that are contiguous

to health care occupancies shall be permitted to be used for diagnostic and treatment services of

inpatients who are capable of self-preservation.

19.1.2.5 19.1.3.6 Where separated occupancies provisions are used in accordance with either 19.1.2.2

or 19.1.2.3 19.1.3.3 or 19.1.3.4 , the most stringent construction type shall be provided throughout the

building, unless the 2-hour separation is a vertically aligned fire barrier wall, in which case the construction

type shall be determined as follows:

(1) The construction type and supporting construction of the health care occupancy shall be based on

the story on which it is located in the building in accordance with the provisions of 19.1.6.


The changes proposed by this First revision are for correlation with text that appears in the 2012 edition of

NFPA 101, except that where additionally there are technical changes, such changes are addressed in

subsequent paragraphs of this Committee Statement. No technical substantiation for the correlative

changes is provided as each issue was fully vetted, technically, when the provision was added to NFPA

101 or revised in NFPA 101. It is the intent of the Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies, as

directed by the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Correlating Committees, that the health care chapter of NFPA

101 for new construction and that of NFPA 5000 read as nearly as identical as possible given the slightly

different scopes of the two documents.


Relative to the addition of a definition of Deep Fat Frying to 18.1.4.2, proposed by FR3000 (FileMaker) /

FR373 (Terra), the BLD-HEA committee is asked to leave the boldface term but substitute the

parenthetical phrase “(See 3.3.151)” in lieu of the definition because the term is being defined in Chapter

3, by a separate First Correlating Revision (FCR), to read as BLD-HEA requested.

First Revision # FR3047 (19.2.2.2.10.1) BLD-HEA


19.2.2.2.10.1 Horizontal-sliding doors, as permitted by 11.2.1.14, that are not

automatic-closing shall be limited to a single leaf and shall have a latch or other

mechanism that ensures that the doors will not rebound into a partially open position if

forcefully closed.


This requirement applies to horizontal sliding doors other than those addressed in

7.2.1.14.


Relative to FR3047 (FileMaker) / FR387 (Terra) on 19.2.2.2.10.1, the BLD-HEA committee is asked to

revise, as needed, as it deleted the reference to 11.2.1.14 in what seems to be an effort to make the

provision apply to horizontal sliding doors, in general, but the Global Replace that affected the paragraph

changes the term to "special purpose horizontally sliding accordion or folding door assemblies".


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First Revision # FR3018 (19.3.7 through 19.3.7.8) BLD-HEA


19.3.7* Subdivision of Building Spaces.

19.3.7.1 Buildings containing health care facilities shall be subdivided by smoke

barriers (see 19.2.4.4), unless otherwise permitted by 19.3.7.2, as follows:

(1) To divide every story used by inpatients for sleeping or treatment into not less than

two smoke compartments

(2) To divide every story having an occupant load of 50 or more persons, regardless of

use, into not less than two smoke compartments

(3) To limit the size of each smoke compartment required by 19.3.7.1(1) and (2) to an

area not exceeding 40,000 ft2 (3720 m2), unless the area is an atrium separated in

accordance with 8.12.3, in which case no limitation in size is required

(4) To limit the travel distance from any point to reach a door in the required smoke

barrier to a distance not exceeding 200 ft (61 m)

19.3.7.2 The smoke barrier subdivision requirement of 19.3.7.1 shall not apply to any

of the following:

(1) Stories that do not contain a health care occupancy located directly above the

health care occupancy

(2) Areas on health care floors that do not contain a health care occupancy and that

are separated from the health care occupancy by a fire barrier complying with 11.2.4.3

(3) Stories that do not contain a health care occupancy and that are below the health

care occupancy

(4) Open-air parking structures protected throughout by an approved, supervised

automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3

19.3.7.3 Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with Section

8.11 and shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, unless otherwise permitted

by one of the following:

(1) This requirement shall not apply where an atrium is used, and both of the following

criteria also shall apply:

(a) Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium wall constructed in

accordance with 8.12.3(1)(b).

(b) Not less than two separate smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor.

(2)* Smoke dampers shall not be required in duct penetrations of smoke barriers in

fully ducted heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.

19.3.7.1 Buildings containing health care facilities shall be subdivided by smoke

barriers as specified in 19.3.7.1.1 through 19.3.7.1.6.

19.3.7.1.1 Every story used by inpatients for sleeping or treatment shall be divided into

not less than two smoke compartments.

19.3.7.1.2 Every story having an occupant load of 50 or more persons, regardless of

use, shall be divided into not less than two smoke compartments.

19.3.7.1.3 The size of each smoke compartment required by 19.3.7.1.1 and 19.3.7.1.2

shall be limited to an area not exceeding 22,500 ft2 (2100 m2).


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19.3.7.1.4 The area of an atrium separated in accordance with 8.12.3 shall not be

limited in size.

19.3.7.1.5 The travel distance from any point to reach a door in the required smoke

barrier shall be limited to a distance not exceeding 200 ft (61 m).

19.3.7.1.6 The requirements of 19.3.7.1.1 through 19.3.7.1.5 shall not apply to any of

the following:

(1) Stories that do not contain a health care occupancy and that are located directly

above the health care occupancy

(2) Areas that do not contain a health care occupancy and that are separated from the

health care occupancy by a fire barrier complying with 11.2.4.3

(3) Stories that do not contain health care occupancies and that are more than one story

below the health care occupancy

(4) Open-air parking structures protected throughout by an approved, electrically

supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3

19.3.7.2 Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with Section

8.11 and shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.

19.3.7.2.1 Where an atrium is used, smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at

an atrium wall constructed in accordance with 8.12.3(1)(b). Not less than two separate

smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor.

19.3.7.2.2* Smoke dampers shall not be required in duct penetrations of smoke barriers

in fully ducted heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems for buildings protected

throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in

accordance with Section 55.3.

19.3.7.34 Not less than 30 net ft2 (2.8 net m2) per patient in a hospital or nursing

home, or not less than 15 net ft2 (1.4 net m2) per resident in a limited care facility, shall

be provided within the aggregate area of corridors, patient rooms, treatment rooms,

lounge or dining areas, and other common areas on each side of the smoke barrier. On

stories not housing patients confined to beds or litterborne patients, not less than 6 net

ft2 (0.56 net m2) per occupant shall be provided on each side of the smoke barrier for

the total number of occupants in adjoining compartments.

19.3.7.45* Doors in smoke barriers shall be substantial doors, such as non-rated 1¾ in.

(44 mm) thick, solid-bonded wood-core doors, or shall be of construction that resists fire

for not less than 20 minutes, and shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Nonrated factory- or field-applied protective plates, unlimited in height, shall be

permitted.

(2) Cross-corridor openings in smoke barriers shall be protected by a pair of swinging

doors or a horizontal-sliding door complying with 11.2.1.14, unless otherwise permitted

by 19.3.7.5.

(3) The swinging doors addressed by 19.3.7.4(2) shall be arranged so that each door

swings in a direction opposite from the other.

(4) The minimum clear width for swinging doors shall be as follows:

(a) Hospitals and nursing homes — 41½ in. (1055 mm)

(b) Psychiatric hospitals and limited care facilities— 32 in. (810 mm)

(5) The minimum clear width opening for horizontal-sliding doors shall be as follows:

(a) Hospitals and nursing homes — 6 ft 11 in. (2110 mm)


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(b) Psychiatric hospitals and limited care facilities— 64 in. (1625 mm)

(6) The clearance under the bottom of smoke barrier doors shall not exceed ¾ in. (19

mm).

19.3.7.56 Cross-corridor openings in smoke barriers that are not located in a required

means of egress from a health care space shall be permitted to be protected by a

single-leaf door.

19.3.7.67* Doors in smoke barriers shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) The doors shall comply with 8.11.4 but shall be exempted from 8.11.4.1, which


The changes proposed by this First revision are for correlation with text that appears in the 2012 edition of

NFPA 101, except that where additionally there are technical changes, such changes are addressed in

subsequent paragraphs of this Committee Statement. No technical substantiation for the correlative

changes is provided as each issue was fully vetted, technically, when the provision was added to NFPA

101 or revised in NFPA 101. It is the intent of the Technical Committee on Health Care Occupancies, as

directed by the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Correlating Committees, that the health care chapter of NFPA

101 for new construction and that of NFPA 5000 read as nearly as identical as possible given the slightly

different scopes of the two documents.

Relative to the increase in allowable smoke compartment size, the change updates outdated

material. Historically, smoke compartment size has been driven by the allowable travel

distance within the smoke compartment. Past code changes have increased the travel

distance without a considering smoke compartment size. Secondly, the size of the

functional patient areas have increased, but the occupant load has been reduced.

Originally, there was no limit to smoke compartment size, other what was imposed by

travel distance. The 22,500 square foot requirement was based on the old travel

distance requirement of 150 feet, and used it to extrapolate an area (150 ft x150 ft =

22,500 square feet). This proposal uses the same logic and applies the current 200 foot

travel distance maximum (200 ft x200 ft), resulting in a 40,000 square foot smoke

compartment. This proposal would maintain the existing requirement that each floor be

divided into two smoke compartments. Practically the requirement for 200’ travel

distance within smoke compartments will still drive smaller smoke compartment sizes in

some cases.

Additionally, rooms that used to house 2-4 patients have been converted to a single

patient. Rooms have become universal in design and flexible for different layouts. This

has been codified by the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities

which now requires single patient rooms. Our occupant load has consistently decreased

since this requirement was entered in the Code. We have re-analyzed this requirement

and see the need for much larger compartments. The larger compartments will increase

staff efficiency by allowing units to be contained within a single compartment, aid them

in the ability to monitor patients without physical barriers between them and the patient.

and will reduce medical errors with the increase in efficiency. In reality, the analysis

suggested compartment sizes up to 100,000 square feet, however the possibility of ever

having a single unit needing such space would be rare, then next logical size considered

was 52,000 square feet which would be consistent with sprinkler system size

requirements. In our opinion, 40,000 s.f. is a more consistent number with a typical 36

bed unit and this number still works well with the 200 foot travel distance


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Relative to FR3018 (FileMaker) / FR434 (Terra) on increasing the allowable area of a smoke

compartment, the BLD-HEA committee is asked to substantiate the technical basis for the change as

raised in numerous ballot comments. The committee chose to adopt the PI submitter’s substantiation as

its own for the Statement included with the First Revision. The statement references an analysis that was

not made available to the technical committee.

First Revision # FR5000 (22.1.7) BLD-RES


22.1.7 Accessibility. (No requirements.)

22.1.7.1 Accessibility shall be in accordance with Section 12.33 unless otherwise specified in 22.1.7.2.

22.1.7.2 The requirement of 22.1.7.1 shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Townhouses

(2) Multiple-occupancy buildings

(3) Additions or alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings


The proposed 22.1.7.1 incorporates Public Input Nos. 152-NFPA 5000-2012 and 327-NFPA 5000-2012.

The proposed 22.1.7.2 exempts townhouses and multiple-occupancy building from the requirements of

Section 12.33 since its application might not be practical. It also exempts additions and alterations to

existing dwellings since its application might cause undue hardship to building owners.

The committee is soliciting public comments on this proposed revision for consideration at its Second

Draft Meeting.


Relative to FR700 (FileMaker) / FR1(Terra) and FR 5000 (FileMaker)/FR299 (Terra) on

12.33.1 and 22.1.7 respectively , the BLD-RES committee is asked to review and make

any further recommendations if necessary to determine where the scoping authority for

visitability requirements should be located.


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First Revision # FR5021 (24.3.2.5 (New) ) BLD-RES


24.3.2.5 Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be permitted.


The proposed revision adds language to permit the use of ABHR dispensers in accordance with the

proposed 8.15.4.


Relative to FR5021 (FileMaker) / FR297 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-RES



First Revision # FR5022 (25.3.2.4 (New) ) BLD-RES





proposed 8.15.4.


Relative to FR5022 (FileMaker) / FR298 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-RES



First Revision # FR6013 (26.2.3.2.5 (New) ) BLD-BCF


26.2.3.2.5 Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be permitted.



proposed 8.15.4.


Relative to FR6013 (FileMaker) / FR324 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-BCF

committee is asked to move the text from 26.2.3.2.5 to 26.2.4 [currently shown as Reserved] for (1)

consistency with other occupancy committee actions and (2) to avoid conflict with 11.5.1.7.


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First Revision # FR6014 (26.3.3.2.3 (New) ) BLD-BCF


26.3.3.2.3 Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in accordance with 8.15.4 shall be permitted.



proposed 8.15.4.


Relative to FR6014 (FileMaker) / FR325 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-BCF

committee is asked to move the text from 26.3.3.2.3 to 26.3.4 [and renumber current paragraphs] for (1)

consistency with other occupancy committee actions and (2) to avoid conflict with 11.5.1.7.

First Revision # FR7012 (27.1) BLD-MER


Revise Section 27.1 to read as follows:

<Insert 5000_27.1>


1. The xx.1 section of the occupancy chapters should be revised to reflect the reorganization of these

same sections in NFPA 101 that were made for the 2012 edition of the Code. The reorganization

presents a more logical and user friendly order of the requirements. In addition, references to Chapter 1,

3, and 4 were added so that users had a pointer back to the core chapters of the document.

2. Correlative text is being added to address new Section 6.2.4.7. The provision is limited to separation

from those occupancies that present an acceptable level of risk and hazard.


Relative to FR7012 (FileMaker) / FRXXX (Terra) on 27.1.7 and Table 11. 3.1.2, the BLD-MER committee

is asked to review the newly introduced term "Concentrated business" and develop a definition for that

term.

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27.1.1 Application.

27.1.1.1 The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new buildings or portions thereof used

as a mercantile occupancy.

27.1.1.2 Repairs, renovations, modifications, additions, and reconstruction of a mercantile

occupancy, and changes of use, including change of occupancy classification to a mercantile

occupancy, or correction of a damaged or unsafe portion of the building containing the

mercantile occupancy, shall comply with one of the following:



27.1.1.3 This chapter shall establish requirements for all buildings, or portions thereof, used as

mercantile occupancies. Suboccupancy groups such as Class A, Class B, and Class C mercantile

occupancies; malls; and bulk merchandising retail buildings shall comply with the requirements

of the paragraphs pertaining thereto.

27.1.1.4 When a mercantile occupancy changes from Class C to Class A or Class B, or from

Class B to Class A, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.


27.1.2.1 General. All multiple occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 6.2 and 27.1.2.

Where there are differences in the specific requirements in this chapter and provisions for mixed

occupancies or separated occupancies as specified in 6.2.3 and 6.2.4, the requirements of this

chapter shall apply. (See 4.3.2.3.)

27.1.2.2 Combined Mercantile Occupancies and Parking Structures.

27.1.2.2.1 The wall separating a parking structure from a building classified as a mercantile

occupancy shall be a fire barrier having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

27.1.2.2.2 Openings in the fire barrier shall not be required to be protected with fire

protecti on−r ated openin g protecti ves in enclosed p arking str uctures that are protected

throu ghout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA

13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and 55.3.2, or in open parking structures,

provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The openings do not exceed 25 percent of the area of the fire barrier in which they are

located.

(2) The openings are used as a public entrance and for associated sidelight functions.

(3) The buildings containing the mercantile occupancy are protected throughout by an

approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 and 55.3.2.

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(4)* Means are provided to prevent spilled fuel from accumulating adjacent to the openings and

entering the building.

(5) Physical means are provided to prevent vehicles from being parked or driven within 10 ft

(3050 mm) of the openings.

(6) The openings are protected as required for a smoke partition in accordance with Section

8.10, with no minimum fire protection rating required.

27.1.3 Classification of Occupancy.

27.1.3.1 General. Mercantile occupancies shall include all buildings and structures, or parts

thereof with mercantile occupancy, as defined in 6.1.10.

27.1.3.2 Subclassification of Occupancy.

27.1.3.2.1 Mercantile occupancies shall be subclassified as follows:

(1) Class A — All mercantile occupancies having an aggregate gross area of more than 30,000

ft2 (2800 m2) or occupying more than three stories for sales purposes

(2) Class B, as follows:

(a) All mercantile occupancies of more than 3000 ft2(280 m2), but not more than 30,000

ft2 (2800 m2), aggregate gross area occupying not more than three stories for sales

purposes

(b) All mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000 ft2 (280 m2) gross area and

occupying two or three stories for sales purposes

(3) Class C — All mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000 ft2 (280 m2) gross area used

for sales purposes occupying one story only

27.1.3.2.2 For the purpose of the classification required in 27.1.3.2.1, the aggregate gross area

shall be the total gross area of all floors used for mercantile purposes. Where a mercantile

occupancy is divided into sections, regardless of fire separation, the aggregate gross area shall

include the area of all sections used for sales purposes. Areas of floors not used for sales

purposes, such as an area used only for storage and not open to the public, shall not be counted

for the purposes of the classifications in 27.1.3.2.1(1) through (3). However, means of egress

shall be provided for such nonsales areas in accordance with their occupancy, as specified by

other chapters of this Code.

27.1.3.2.3 Mezzanines shall comply with Section 8.13.

27.1.3.2.4 Where a number of tenant spaces under different management are located in the

same building, the aggregate gross area for subclassification shall be determined in accordance

with any of the following:

(1) Where tenant spaces are not separated, the aggregate gross floor area of all such tenant

spaces shall be used in determining classification per 27.1.3.2.1.

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(2) Where individual tenant spaces are separated by fire barriers with a 2-hour fire resistance

rating, each tenant space shall be individually classified.

(3) Where tenant spaces are separated by fire barriers with a 1-hour fire resistance rating and

the building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system

in accordance with NFPA 13 and 55.3.2, each tenant space shall be individually classified.

(4) The tenant spaces in a mall building in accordance with 27.4.4 shall be classified

individually.

27.1.4 Classification of Hazard of Contents.

27.1.4.1 Hazard of contents shall be classified in accordance with 6.3.2.

27.1.4.2 Buildings or areas in which high hazard contents are stored, used, or handled shall


27.1.5 Minimum Construction Requirements. Construction types and heights and area

requirements shall be in accordance with all of the following:

(1) Chapter 7, Construction Types and Height and Area Requirements

(2) Chapter 8, Fire-Resistive Materials and Construction

(3) Chapter 13, Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way

(4) Chapter 14, Safeguards During Construction

(5) Chapter 31, Occupancies in Special Structures

(6) Chapter 35, Structural Design

(7) Chapter 36, Soils, Foundations, and Retaining Walls

(8) Chapter 37, Exterior Wall Construction

(9) Chapter 38, Roof Assemblies and Roof Structures

(10) Chapter 39, Flood-Resistant Design and Construction

(11) Chapter 40, Quality Assurance During Construction

27.1.6 Occupant Load. The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress

and other provisions are required, shall be determined on the basis of the occupant load factors of

Table 11.3.1.2 that are characteristic of the use of the space, or shall be determined as the

maximum probable population of the space under consideration, whichever is greater.

27.1.7 Accessibility. Accessibility shall be in accordance with Chapter 12.

5000/FR7012fm/FR353T/A14 4


27.1.1 Application.

27.1.1.1 The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new buildings or portions thereof used

as a mercantile occupancy.

27.1.1.2 Administration. The provisions of Chapter 1 shall apply.

27.1.1.3 General. The provisions of Chapter 4 shall apply.

27.1.1.4 Repairs, renovations, modifications, additions, and reconstruction of a mercantile

occupancy, and changes of use, including change of occupancy classification to a mercantile

occupancy, or correction of a damaged or unsafe portion of the building containing the

mercantile occupancy, shall comply with one of the following:



27.1.1.5 This chapter shall establish requirements for all buildings, or portions thereof, used as

mercantile occupancies. Suboccupancy groups such as Class A, Class B, and Class C mercantile

occupancies; mall buildings; and bulk merchandising retail buildings shall comply with the

requirements of the paragraphs pertaining thereto.

27.1.1.6 When a mercantile occupancy changes from Class C to Class A or Class B, or from

Class B to Class A, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

27.1.2 Classification of Occupancy.

27.1.2.1 General. Mercantile occupancies shall include all buildings and structures, or parts

thereof with mercantile occupancy, as defined in 6.1.10.

27.1.2.2 Subclassification of Occupancy.

27.1.2.2.1 Mercantile occupancies shall be subclassified as follows:

(1) Class A — All mercantile occupancies having an aggregate gross area of more than 30,000

ft2 (2800 m2) or occupying more than three stories for sales purposes

(2) Class B, as follows:

(a) All mercantile occupancies of more than 3000 ft2(280 m2), but not more than 30,000

ft2 (2800 m2), aggregate gross area occupying not more than three stories for sales

purposes

(b) All mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000 ft2 (280 m2) gross area and

occupying two or three stories for sales purposes

(3) Class C — All mercantile occupancies of not more than 3000 ft2 (280 m2) gross area used

for sales purposes occupying one story only

5000/FR7012fm/FR353T/A14 5

27.1.2.2.2 For the purpose of the classification required in 27.1.3.2.1, the aggregate gross area

shall be the total gross area of all floors used for mercantile purposes. Where a mercantile

occupancy is divided into sections, regardless of fire separation, the aggregate gross area shall

include the area of all sections used for sales purposes. Areas of floors not used for sales

purposes, such as an area used only for storage and not open to the public, shall not be counted

for the purposes of the classifications in 27.1.3.2.1(1) through (3). However, means of egress

shall be provided for such nonsales areas in accordance with their occupancy, as specified by

other chapters of this Code.

27.1.2.2.3 Mezzanines shall comply with Section 8.13.

27.1.2.2.4 Where a number of tenant spaces under different management are located in the

same building, the aggregate gross area for subclassification shall be determined in accordance

with any of the following:

(1) Where tenant spaces are not separated, the aggregate gross floor area of all such tenant

spaces shall be used in determining classification per 27.1.3.2.1.

(2) Where individual tenant spaces are separated by fire barriers with a 2-hour fire resistance

rating, each tenant space shall be individually classified.

(3) Where tenant spaces are separated by fire barriers with a 1-hour fire resistance rating and the

building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in

accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and 55.3.2,

each tenant space shall be individually classified.

(4) The tenant spaces in a mall building in accordance with 27.4.4 shall be classified

individually.


27.1.3.1 General. All multiple occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 6.2 and 27.1.2.

27.1.3.2 Where there are differences in the specific requirements in this chapter and provisions

for mixed occupancies or separated occupancies as specified in 6.2.3 and 6.2.4, the requirements

of this chapter shall apply. (See 4.3.2.3.)

27.1.3.3 Combined Mercantile Occupancies and Parking Structures.

27.1.3.3.1 The wall separating a parking structure from a building classified as a mercantile

occupancy shall be a fire barrier having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

27.1.3.3.2 Openings in the fire barrier shall not be required to be protected with fire

protecti on−r ated openin g protecti ves in enclosed p arking str uctures that are protected

throu ghout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA

13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and 55.3.2, or in open parking structures,

provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The openings do not exceed 25 percent of the area of the fire barrier in which they are

located.

(2) The openings are used as a public entrance and for associated sidelight functions.

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(3) The buildings containing the mercantile occupancy are protected throughout by an

approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 and 55.3.2.

(4)* Means are provided to prevent spilled fuel from accumulating adjacent to the openings and

entering the building.

(5) Physical means are provided to prevent vehicles from being parked or driven within 10 ft

(3050 mm) of the openings.

(6) The openings are protected as required for a smoke partition in accordance with Section

8.10, with no minimum fire protection rating required.

27.1.3.4 In other than bulk merchandising mercantile occupancies, atrium walls in accordance with 6.2.4.7 shall be permitted to serve as part of the separation required by 6.2.4.1 for creating separated occupancies on a story-by-story basis from non-hazardous spaces in assembly, educational, day care, health care, ambulatory health care, residential, residential board and care occupancies, and business occupancies.

27.1.4 Definitions.

27.1.4.1 General. For definitions, see Chapter 3.

27.1.4.2 Special Definitions. The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Anchor Building. See 3.3.36.2.

(2) Bulk Merchandising Retail Building. See 3.3.36.4.

(3) Gross Leasable Area. See 3.3.21.3.

(4) Major Tenant. See 3.3.166.

(5) Mall. See 3.3.167.

(6) Mall Building. See 3.3.36.9.

(7) Open-Air Mercantile Operation. See 3.3.197.

27.1.5 Classification of Hazard of Contents.

27.1.5.1 Hazard of contents shall be classified in accordance with 6.3.2.

27.1.5.2 Buildings or areas in which high hazard contents are stored, used, or handled shall


27.1.6 Minimum Construction Requirements. Construction types and heights and area

requirements shall be in accordance with Chapters 7– 8, 13– 14, 31, and 35–40.

27.1.7 Occupant Load. The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress

and other provisions are required, shall be determined on the basis of the occupant load factors of

5000/FR7012fm/FR353T/A14 7

Table 11.3.1.2 that are characteristic of the use of the space, or shall be determined as the

maximum probable population of the space under consideration, whichever is greater.

27.1.8 Accessibility. Accessibility shall be in accordance with Chapter 12.


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First Revision # FR7007 (27.3.2.2) BLD-MER



27.3.2.2* Commercial Cooking Facilities Operations. Commercial cooking facilities operations shall

be protected in accordance with Section 55.10, unless the cooking equipment is one of the following

types:

(1) Outdoor equipment

(2) Portable equipment not flue-connected

(23) Equipment used only for food warming


1. Coordinate terminology and language with revisions to 55.10

2. Portable equipment is addressed by NFPA 96 and does not need to be duplicated here. The hazard is

based upon the cooking operation, not the portable nature of the equipment. NFPA 96 does permit such

operations such as cooking demonstrations or limited cooking operations under NFPA 96, Section 1.1.4


Relative to FR7007 (FileMaker) / FR356 (Terra) on commercial cooking equipment, the BLD-MER

committee is asked to consider whether the new provision could inadvertently prohibit other portable

cooking equipment that should otherwise be permitted, as addressed in the ballot comment from Elvove.



Add new Section to read as follows:



Proposed text adds language to permit the use of alcohol based hand rub dispensers per the new Section

8.15.4. Alcohol based hand rub solutions and dispensers are presently found in Mercantile occupancies

and Section 8.15.4 provides the provisions to ensure that they are in safe locations and the solution is

stored properly.


Relative to FR7005 (FileMaker) / FR351 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-MER




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28.3.2.2* Commercial Cooking Facilities Operations. Commercial Ccooking facilities operations shall

be protected in accordance with Section 55.10, unless the cooking equipment is one of the following

types:

(1) Outdoor equipment

(2) Portable equipment not flue-connected

(32) Equipment used only for food warming


1. Coordinate terminology and language with revisions to 55.10

2. Portable equipment is addressed by NFPA 96 and does not need to be duplicated here. The hazard is

based upon the cooking operation, not the portable nature of the equipment. NFPA 96 does permit such

operations such as cooking demonstrations or limited cooking operations under NFPA 96, Section 1.1.4


Relative to FR7008 (FileMaker) / FR377 (Terra) on commercial cooking equipment, the BLD-MER

committee is asked to consider whether the new provision could inadvertently prohibit other portable

cooking equipment that should otherwise be permitted, as addressed in the ballot comment from Elvove.



Add new Section to read as follows:



Proposed text adds language to permit the use of alcohol based hand rub dispensers per the new Section

8.15.4. Alcohol based hand rub solutions and dispensers are presently found in Business occupancies

and Section 8.15.4 provides the provisions to ensure that they are in safe locations and the solution is

stored properly.


Relative to FR7006 (FileMaker) / FR377 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-MER




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First Revision # FR8025 (29.2.2.9) BLD-IND


1. Add new Section as follows:

29.2.2.9 Reserved

2. Renumber sections accordingly.


A reserved section should be added to NFPA 5000 to preserve the numbering system of the means of

egress components section as well as correlate with the numbering of NFPA 101. Revision is editorial

only.


Relative to FR 8025 (FileMaker) FR447 (Terra) on replacing terms like "No Requirement," the BLD-FUN

committee is asked to reconsider the first revision, study the issue relative to its effects Code-wide, and

prepare recommendations that the other technical committees can follow for consistency. It might be

helpful to have the terms "No requirements", "No special requirements", "Reserved" and "No

modifications" defined as needed and to develop annex text.




30.3.2 Hazardous Area Protection. (No requirements.) (See also Section 8.15.)



Proposed text recognizes the new text of 8.15.4 and allows permission for the use of alcohol based hand

rub dispensers in Storage Occupancies. Proposed addition is consistent with the change made to NFPA

101.


Relative to FR8004 (FileMaker) / FR462 (Terra) on recognizing ABHR dispensers, the BLD-IND




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First Revision # FR8022 (30.8.3.1.1) BLD-IND



30.8.3.1.1 Vertical Openings in Enclosed Parking Structures. [88A:4.6]

30.8.3.1.1.1 Unless otherwise provided in 4.6.3 or 4.6.4 of NFPA 88A 30.8.3.1.1.3, 30.8.3.1.1.4 or

30.8.3.1.1.5, vertical openings through floors in buildings four or more stories in height shall be enclosed

with walls or partitions having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. [ 88A:4.6.1 5.4.3]

30.8.3.1.1.2 Unless otherwise provided in 4.6.3 or 4.6.4 of NFPA 88A 30.8.3.1.1.3, 30.8.3.1.1.4 or

30.8.3.1.1.5, vertical openings through floors in buildings three or fewer stories in height shall be enclosed

with walls or partitions having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. [ 88A:4.6.2 5.4.4]

30.8.3.1.1.3 Ramps in enclosed parking structures shall not be required to be enclosed where the

parking structure is protected throughout by an approved, automatic sprinkler system. [88A:4.6.3] Ramps

in enclosed parking structures shall not be required to be enclosed in accordance with 30.8.3.1.1.1 or

30.8.3.1.1.2 where the parking structure is protected throughout by an approved, automatic sprinkler

system. [88A, 5.4.5]

30.8.3.1.1.4 Ramps in enclosed parking structures shall not be required to be enclosed in accordance

with 30.8.3.1.1.1 or 30.8.3.1.1.2 where the parking structure is protected throughout by an approved,

supervised, automatic fire detection system, and a mechanical ventilation system in accordance with 6.3.1

of NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures. [88A:4.6.45.4.6]

30.8.3.1.1.5* Ramps shall not be required to be enclosed where a parking structure consists of

sprinklered enclosed parking levels and sprinklered or nonsprinklered open parking levels. Openings in

the floor assembly between an enclosed parking structure and an open parking structure, except exit

openings, shall not be required to be enclosed where the enclosed parking structure is protected in

accordance with 30.8.3.1.1.3 or 30.8.3.1.1.4. [ 88A, 5.4.7]

30.8.3.1.1.6 Sprinkler systems provided in accordance with 30.8.3.1.1.3 or 30.8.3.1.1.5 shall be

supervised in accordance with 55.3.2.

30.8.3.1.2 Open Parking Structures. Unprotected vertical openings through floors in open parking

structures shall be permitted. [88A:4.7.55.4.8]


Proposed revisions update extracts to NFPA 88A. Change is consistent with that in NFPA 101.


Relative to FR 8022 (FileMaker) / FR 470 (Terra) regarding the need to update extracted text from NFPA

88A, the BLD-IND committee is asked to review and update as appropriate the additional NFPA 88A

extract provisions that are needed for sections 30.8.1.6.1 through 30.8.1.6.6.2.


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Add new section to read as follows:

34.1.2.3 Special Definitions.

34.1.2.3.1* Hazardous Material. A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard material

or a health hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in usable or waste condition. (See also

3.3.406.5.1, Health Hazard Material, and 3.3.406.5.1.1, Physical Hazard Material.) [400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.2* Highly Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or lethal concentration that falls

within any of the following categories: (1) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg or

less of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a

chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 200 mg/kg or less of body weight when administered by

continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits

weighing between 2 kg and 3 kg each or albino rats weighing 200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical that has

a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2

mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour, or less if death

occurs within 1 hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each. [ 400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.3* Incompatible Material. Materials that, when in contact with each other, have the potential to

react in a manner that generates heat, fumes, gases, or by-products that are hazardous to life or property.

[400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.4 Physical Hazard Material. A chemical or substance classified as a combustible liquid,

explosive, flammable cryogen, flammable gas, flammable liquid, flammable solid, organic peroxide,

oxidizer, oxidizing cryogen, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive), or water-reactive material. [ 400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.5 Pyrophoric Material. A chemical with an autoignition temperature in air at or below 130°F

(54.4°C). [400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.6* Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or a lethal concentration within any of

the following categories: (1) a chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more than

50 mg/kg but not more than 500 mg/kg of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing

between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more

than 200 mg/kg but not more than 1000 mg/kg of body weight when administered by continuous contact

for 24 hours, or less if death occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between

2 kg and 3 kg each, or albino rats weighing 200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical or substance that has a

median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of more than 200 parts per million but not more than 2000 parts

per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 mg/L but not more than 20 mg/L, of mist, fume, or

dust when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour, or less if death occurs within 1 hour, to albino

rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each. [ 400, 2013]

34.1.2.3.7* Water-Reactive Material. A material that explodes; violently reacts; produces flammable,

toxic, or other hazardous gases; or evolves enough heat to cause self-ignition or ignition of nearby

combustibles upon exposure to water or moisture. [ 400, 2013]


Proposed text continues work from the 2012 revision cycle which sought to incorporate extracts to NFPA

400. With the publication of NFPA 400 in 2010, it should now be used as the source document for the

hazardous materials definitions used in NFPA 5000. The extracts were not able to be added into the

Code for the 2012 edition because NFPA 400 extracted from 5000. This has been revised for the 2013

edition of NFPA 400 and the extracts can be added to NFPA 5000 as this time.

NOTE TO CC: The language in the definitions has not changed. The only change the committee is

seeking to make is to add the applicable extract references to the 2013 NFPA 400. Because the


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committee is unable to act directly on text in Chapter 3, the definitions have been added here. Please


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delete this section and make the appropriate changes to the definitions shown here in Chapter 3.


Change FR 8033 (FM)/FR 474 (Terra) on section 34.1.2.3 to CI because the material in Chapter 34 is

being moved to Chapter 3.

First Revision # FR117 (A.3.3.289 Grade Plane) BLD-FUN


A.3.3.289 Grade Plane. See 7.1.4 Terminology for provisions for establising the grade plane. Vertical

measurements might be used in determining the number of stories or building height.


The new annex supports the revision to the definition of "grade plane" which was made to be generic

without requirements. The requirements were moved for inclusion in the 7.1.4 Terminology subsection by

the BLD/BLC committee. The user needs to be directed there, via this new annex text.


Relative to FR 117 (FileMaker)/ FR XX (Terra) on A.3.3.124 Grade Plane, the BLD-FUN committee is

asked to delete the annex text given the changes that the committee is being asked to make to the term

Grade Plane in Chapter 3. The user should be sent directly from Chapter 3 to 7.1.4.3.


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First Revision # FR401 (A.8.1.3) BLD-FIR


A.8.1.3 The test procedures set forth in fire test methods referenced in 8.2.3.1 make no

provision for testing automatic fire suppression systems or water sprays in conjunction

with structural members or assemblies tested in vertical or horizontal fire resistance

furnaces.


This issue has been considered by FIR for several cycles. Last cycle, the Committee voted to accept

language during the ROC meeting. However, the ballot results did not confirm the vote taken during the

meeting and the item failed by a vote of 14-8. It should be noted that one of the negative votes addressed

a concern that the language inferred that three standard fire resistance test procedures were equivalent.

The language proposed addresses several of the concerns expressed during the previous cycles. First,

the language exempts existing, previously approved elements and assemblies so as not to impact existing

conditions. Secondly, the language specifically states that the test performed shall include the use of an

automatic sprinkler system or other fire suppression system. In previously cycles, there was concern that

the equivalency provisions and performance-based design approaches could not be used. While not the

intent in the past, the proposed language clearly states that the restricion only applies to the conduct of

the test. In previous cycles concern was expressed over the impact the provision may have on the wetted

glass wall assemblies permitted in atria. However, the proposed language addresses that in that the

wetted glass wall assembly is an option to a fire barrier and as such is not an assembly that is required to

have a fire resistance rating determined by one of the fire test standards referenced.


The Correlating Committee notes that the creation of A.8.1.3, proposed by FR401 (FileMaker) / FR266

(Terra) by BLD-FIR, is changed to a Committee Input (CI) because the item failed committee letter ballot.


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First Revision # FR407 (A.8.8.2) BLD-FIR


Add new text to read as follows:

A.8.8.2 Firestop materials become systems when installed to the listed firestop system

design from an accredited testing laboratory. Installation of firestop materials to the

listed system should meet all limitations of the system. FM 4991, Standard for the

Approval of Firestop Contractors and the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program both

provide a quantified qualification of the firestop installer who understands the detailed

installation requirements.

Where the configuration of a penetrating item or group of items is such that a listed

system is determined to be nonexistent and reconfiguration of the penetrations or fire

resistance rated assembly is determined to be impractical or impossible, alternative

methods for maintaining the integrity of the required fire resistance rating of the

assembly should be permitted to be established using an engineering analysis based on

a comparison of listed systems prepared by a manufacturer’s technical representative of

the systems specified, by the laboratory that conducted the original test, or by a

professional engineer.

ASTM E 2174, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops,

provides guidance for the inspection of through-penetration fire stop systems tested in

accordance with ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of

Through-Penetration Fire Stops, and ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of

Through-Penetration Firestops.


Proposed Paragraph 1 provides guidance about inspection of firestop materials. There is no description

of installation importance prior to installation. The purpose of this text is to add information about

installation of firestop materials that, when properly installed to the listed system, become a firestop

system. Additionally, there are two qualification programs that certify the contractor company in the

installation of firestop systems, FM 4991, Standard for the Approval of Firestop Contractors and the UL

Qualified Firestop Contractor Program. Both programs give quantified qualification for the installer

company for AHJ’s and others.

It is not possible to test all possible penetrations. However, today Engineering Judgments are being used

even when listed systems are available or with proper design, a listed system could be used. Therefore,

one of the reasons for the proposed Annex note is to discourage the prolific use of engineering judgments.

Secondly, the proposed language requires that the person who prepares the analysis must be the

manufacturer's technical representative who is familiar with the test. Since engineering judgments are to

be based upon a test of a similar assembly, one should be familiar with the test in order to render an

opinion as to whether the modifications will adversely impact the performance of the system. As an

alternative, the laboratory who conducted the test may prepare the engineering judgment or it may be

prepared by a registered professional engineer practicing in their area of expertise.


Relative to FR407 (FileMaker) / FR270 (Terra) on A.8.8.2, the BLD-FIR committee is asked to delete the

third sentence only of the proposed new text that relates specifically to proprietary programs by UL and


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FM. The annex text should not serve as a sales tool for such programs as addressed in various ballot

comments.


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First Revision # FR408 (A.8.9.2.1) BLD-FIR


A.8.9.2.1 Materials used to protect joints become systems when installed to the listed

joint system design from an accredited testing laboratory. Installation of joint materials

to the listed system should meet all limitations of the system. FM 4991, Standard for

the Approval of Firestop Contractors and the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program

both provide a quantified qualification of the joint system installer who understands the

detailed installation requirements.

Where the configuration of a joint is such that a listed system is determined to be

nonexistent and reconfiguration of the joint or fire resistance rated assembly is

determined to be impractical or impossible, alternative methods for maintaining the

integrity of the required fire resistance rating of the assembly should be permitted to be

established using an engineering analysis based on a comparison of listed systems

prepared by a manufacturer’s technical representative of the systems specified,

prepared by the laboratory that conducted the original test, or by a professional

engineer. On-site inspection of firestopping is important in maintaining the integrity of

any vertical or horizontal fire barrier. Two standard practice documents were developed

with the ASTM process to allow inspections of through-penetration firestops, joints, and

perimeter fire barrier systems. ASTM E 2393, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection

of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers, provides guidance

for the inspection of fire-resistive joints and perimeter fire barrier joint systems tested in

accordance with the requirements of ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for

Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, or with ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire

Resistance of Building Joint Systems. ASTM E 2393 contains a standardized report

format, which would lead to greater consistency for inspections


Proposed Paragraph 1 provides guidance about inspection of joint materials. There is no description of

installation importance prior to installation. The purpose of this text is to add information about installation

of joint materials that, when properly installed to the listed system, become a joint system. Additionally,

there are two qualification programs that certify the contractor company in the installation of joint systems,

FM 4991, Standard for the Approval of Firestop Contractors and the UL Qualified Firestop Contractor

Program. Both programs give quantified qualification for the installer company for AHJ’s and others.

It is not possible to test all possible joint configurations. However, today Engineering Judgments are

being used even when listed systems are available or with proper design, a listed system could be used.

Therefore, one of the reasons for the proposed Annex note is to discourage the prolific use of engineering

judgments. Secondly, the proposed language requires that the person who prepares the analysis must be

the manufacturer's technical representative who is familiar with the test. Since engineering judgments are

to be based upon a test of a similar assembly, one should be familiar with the test in order to render an

opinion as to whether the modifications will adversely impact the performance of the system. As an

alternative, the laboratory who conducted the test may prepare the engineering judgment or it may be

prepared by a registered professional engineer practicing in their area of expertise.



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Relative to FR408 (FileMaker) / FR271 (Terra) on A.8.9.2.1, the BLD-FIR committee is asked to delete the

third sentence only the proposed new text that relates specifically to proprietary programs by UL and FM.

The annex text should not serve as a sales tool for such programs as addressed in various ballot

comments.

First Revision # FR251 (A.11.3.1.2) BLD-MEA


A.11.3.1.2 The normal occupant load is not necessarily a suitable criterion, as the

greatest hazard can occur when an unusually large crowd is present, which is a

condition often difficult for authorities having jurisdiction to control by regulatory

measures. The principle of this Code is to provide means of egress for the maximum

probable number of occupants, rather than to attempt to limit occupants to a number

commensurate with available means of egress. However, limits of occupancy are

specified in certain special cases for other reasons.

...

This phenomenon is explained when considering the fact that, above a certain

shopping center gross leasable area [approximately 600,000 ft2 (56,000 m2)], a

multiplicity of the same types of stores exists. The purpose of duplicate types of stores is

to increase the choices available to a customer for any given type of merchandise.

Therefore, when shopping center size increases, the occupant load increases as well,

but at a declining rate. In using Figure 11.3.1.2, the occupant load factor is applied only

to the gross leasable area that uses the mall as a means of egress.

Relative to the 100 ft2 (9.3 m

2) per person occupant load factor specified in Table

11.3.1.2 for concentrated business use, some business use spaces such as call centers

and work station areas might necessitate use of an occupant load factor less than 100

ft2 (9.3 m

2) per person. For example, desk cubicles as small as 25 ft

2 (2.3 m

2) in area

are available in the marketplace. Prudence needs to be exercised when determining the

occupant load in concentrated business use areas.


Additional guidance needed on dealing with call centers and work cubicles.


The additional text to A.11.3.1.2, proposed by FR 251 (FileMaker) / FR 205 (Terra) by BLD-MEA, is being

changed by the Correlating Committee to Committee Input (CI) because it would conflict with the action by

BLD-MER (on NFPA 5000) that is being incorporated into Table 11.3.1.2 by a First Correlating Revision.


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First Revision # FR8034 (A.34.1.2.3.2 through A.34.1.2.3.5) BLD-IND



A.34.1.2.3.1 Hazardous Material. Hazardous wastes might or might not be classified as hazardous

materials. Management and disposal of hazardous waste is regulated by the EPA under the Resource

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA requires wastes identified as hazardous to be handled,

stored, treated, and disposed of according to the stipulations of the RCRA hazardous waste program in 40

CFR 260 to 265 and 40 CFR 266 to 299. [ 400, 2013]

A.34.1.2.3.2 Highly Toxic Material. Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as water,

might not warrant classification as highly toxic. W hile this system is basically simple in application, any

hazard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of this type of material must be performed

by experienced, technically competent persons. [ 400, 2013]

A.34.1.2.3.3 Incompatible Material. Information on incompatible materials can be found in material

safety data sheets (MSDS) or manufacturers’ product bulletins. [ 400, 2013]

A.34.1.2.3.6 Toxic Material. W hile categorization is basically simple in application, the degree of hazard

depends on many variables that should be carefully considered individually and in combination. Some

examples include the following:

(1) Materials wherein the toxic component or mixtures thereof are inextricably bound and cannot be

released so there is little or no potential for exposure

(2) Nonfriable solid hazardous materials existing in product forms and in the demonstrated absence of

inhalable particles that might not present the same inhalation hazard as the chemical components existing

in a friable state

(3) Mixtures of toxic materials with ordinary materials, such as water, that might not warrant classification

as toxic

Any hazard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of toxic material is required to be

performed by experienced, technically competent persons. [ 400, 2013]



400. With the publication of NFPA 400 in 2010, it should now be used as the source document for the

hazardous materials definitions used in NFPA 5000. The extracts were not able to be added into the

Code for the 2012 edition because NFPA 400 extracted from 5000. This has been revised for the 2013

edition of NFPA 400 and the extracts can be added to NFPA 5000 as this time.

NOTE TO CC: The language in the definitions has not changed. The only change the committee is





Change FR 8034 (FileMaker)/ FR 478 (Terra) on section 34.1.2.3.2 through 34.1.2.3.5 to a CI because

the material in Chapter 34 is being moved to Chapter 3.


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First Revision # FR8035 (A.34.1.2.3.7) BLD-IND



A.34.1.2.3.7 Water-Reactive Material. W ater-reactive materials are subdivided as follows:

(1) Class 3 materials are those that react explosively with water without requiring heat or

confinement.

(2) Class 2 materials are those that react violently with water, including the ability to boil water, or that

evolve flammable or toxic gas at a sufficient rate to create hazards under emergency response

conditions. (3)

Class 1 materials are those that react vigorously with water with some release of energy, but not

violently. [ 400, 2013]



400. With the publication of NFPA 400 in 2010, it should be used as the source document for the

hazardous materials defintions used in NFPA 5000. The extracts were not able to be added into the Code

for the 2012 edition because NFPA 400 extracted from 5000. This has been revised for the 2013 edition

of NFPA 400 and the extracts can be added to NFPA 5000 as this time.

NOTE TO CC: The language in the defintions has not changed. The only change the committee is





Change FR 8035 (FileMaker)/ FR 478 (Terra) on section 34.1.2.3.7 to a CI because the material in

Chapter 34 is being moved to Chapter 3.

Report on First Revisions with Statement- June 2014 NFPA 5000

5000 FCR1

Printed on 12/27/2012

(Entire Document)

Submitter: Technical Correlating Committee Building Code

Recommendation: Globally replace the word "rubbish" with the word "waste".

Statement: Various First Revisions make the change only in certain locations within the Code. The word change needs

to be made globally for consistency.

Report on First Revisions with Statement – June 2014 NFPA 5000

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5000 FCR29

(3.3.1 Accessible)


Recommendation: 3.3.1 Accessible.

3.3.1.1 Accessible (Accessibility) . A site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with this Code.

3.3.1.2 Amusement Attraction (Accessibility). Any facility, or portion of a facility, located within an amusement park or

theme park which provides amusement without the use of an amusement device. Amusement attractions include, but

are not limited to, fun houses, barrels, and other attractions without seats.

3.3.1.3 Amusement Ride (Accessibility). A system that moves persons through a fixed course within a defined area

for the purpose of amusement.

3.3.1.4 Amusement Ride Seat (Accessibility). A seat that is built-in or mechanically fastened to an amusement ride

intended to be occupied by one or more passengers.

3.3.1.5 Area of Sport Activity (Accessibility). That portion of a room or space where the play or practice of a sport

occurs.

3.3.1.6 Boat Launch Ramp (Accessibility). A sloped surface designed for launching and retrieving trailered boats and

other water craft to and from a body of water.

3.3.1.7 Characters (Accessibility). Letters, numbers, punctuation marks and typographic symbols.

3.3.1.8 Curb Ramp(Accessibility). A short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.

3.3.1.9 Detectable Warning (Accessibility). A standardized surface feature built in or applied to walking surfaces or

other elements to warn of hazards on a circulation path.

3.3.1.10 Elevated Play Component (Accessibility). A play component that is approached above or below grade and

that is part of a composite play structure consisting of two or more play components attached or functionally linked to

create an integrated unit providing more than one play activity.

3.3.1.11 Gangway (Accessibility). A variable-sloped pedestrian walkway that links a fixed structure or land with a

floating structure. Gangways that connect to vessels are not addressed by this document.

3.3.1.12 Golf Car Passage (Accessibility). A continuous passage on which a motorized golf car can operate.

3.3.1.13Ground Level Play Component (Accessibility). A play component that is approached and exited at the

ground level.

3.3.1.14 Key Station (Accessibility). Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria

established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51, respectively.

3.3.1.15 Key Station (Accessibility). Rapid and light rail stations, and commuter rail stations, as defined under criteria

established by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 37.47 and 49 CFR 37.51, respectively.

3.3.1.16 Marked Crossing (Accessibility). A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian use in crossing

a vehicular way.

3.3.1.17 Play Area (Accessibility). A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for

children.

3.3.1.18 Play Component (Accessibility). An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play,

socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part of a composite play

structure.

3.3.1.19 Running Slope (Accessibility). The slope that is parallel to the direction of travel (see cross slope).

3.3.1.20 Soft Contained Play Structure (Accessibility). A play structure made up of one or more play components

where the user enters a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable materials, such as plastic, netting, or fabric.

3.3.1.21 Teeing Ground (Accessibility). In golf, the starting place for the hole to be played.

3.3.1.22 Transfer Device (Accessibility). Equipment designed to facilitate the transfer of a person from a wheelchair or

other mobility aid to and from an amusement ride seat.

3.3.1.23 Use Zone (Accessibility). The ground level area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or play

equipment that is designated by ASTM F 1487 (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) for

unrestricted circulation around the play equipment and where it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or

exiting the play equipment.

3.3.1.24 Walk (Accessibility). An exterior prepared surface for pedestrian use, including pedestrian areas such as

plazas and courts.

Statement: Numerous terms and definitions were modified in Chapter 12 via FR 705 (FileMaker)/ FR9 (Terra) by


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BLD-BSY. In order to satisfy NFPA Manual of Style, the terms have been relocated in Chapter 3 by the correlating

committee. During the Second Draft meeting, BLD-BSY is requested to review the location and position of all their

accessibility related definitions as shown in the First Draft and make any further recommendations with regard to

language and location within Chapter 3.

5000 FCR2

(3.3.28.2 Alteration (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.28.2 Alteration (Accessibility). A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the

usability of the building or facility or portion thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation,

rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or

rearrangement of the structural parts or elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and

full-height partitions. Normal maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, or changes to mechanical and electrical

systems are not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility.

Statement: Terms and definitions were modified in Chapter 12 by FR 705 (FM)/FR 9 (Terra) and for correlation

purposes and to meet NFPA Manual of Style, need to be positioned in Chapter 3.

5000 FCR5

(3.3.35.1 Assembly Area (Accessibility) )


Recommendation: 3.3.35.1 Assembly Area (Accessibility). For the purposes of this code, a building or facility, or

portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes . For the

purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms,

public meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters,

playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums,

grandstands, or convention centers.



5000 FCR6

(3.3.35.13.1 Employee Work Area (Accessibility) )


Recommendation: 3.3.35.13.1 Employee Work Area (Accessibility). All or any portion of a space used only by

employees and used only for work , not including. Corridors, toilet rooms, kitchenettes and break rooms are not

employee work areas.



5000 FCR7

(3.3.85 Circulation Path (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.85 Circulation Path (Accessibility). An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to

another provided for pedestrians travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts,

ramps, stairways, and landings.




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5000 FCR25

(3.3.151 Deep-fat Frying)


Recommendation: 3.3.151 Deep-fat Frying. A cooking method that involves fully immersing food in hot oil.

Statement: The new definition is needed for clarification of provisions of Chapter 19 on kitchens permitted to be open

to corridors. The BLD-HEA committee does not have jurisdiction over Chapter 3 and could not insert the definition into

Chapter 3 itself.

5000 FCR8

(3.3.180.3 Residential Dwelling Unit (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.180.3 Residential Dwelling Unit (Accessibility). A building intended to be used primarily as a

long-term residence, not including transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and detention or

correctional facilities. A unit intended to be used as a residence, that is primarily long-term in nature. Residential

dwelling units do not include transient lodging, inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, and detention or

correctional facilities.



5000 FCR9

(3.3.194 Entrance (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.194 Entrance (Accessibility). Any access point to a building or portion of a building or facility

used for the purpose of entering. including the An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical access leading to

the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself, the vestibule if provided, the entry door or gate, and the hardware of

the entry door or gate.



5000 FCR10

(3.3.214.1.1 Private Building or Facility (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.214.1.1 Private Building or Facility (Accessibility). A building or facility that is A place of

public accommodation or a commercial building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 28 CFR part 36 or a

transportation building or facility subject to title III of the ADA and 49 CFR 37.45.




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5000 FCR11

(3.3.214.1.3 Self-Service Storage (Accessibility) )


Recommendation: 3.3.214.1.3 Self-Service Storage (Accessibility). Real property Building or facility designed and

used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and

removing personal property on a self-service basis.




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5000 FCR27

(3.3.406 Material)


Recommendation: 3.3.406 Material.

3.3.406.1 Combustible (Material). A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated,

will ignite and burn; a material that does not meet the definition of noncombustible or limited-combustible.

3.3.406.2* Corrosive Material. A chemical that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissue

by chemical action at the site of contact.

3.3.406.3* Explosive Material. A chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is

to function by explosion.

3.3.406.3.1 High Explosive (Material). Explosive material, such as dynamite, that can be caused to detonate by

means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined.

3.3.406.3.2* Low Explosive (Material). Explosive material that will burn or deflagrate when ignited.

3.3.406.4 Flood Damage–Resistant Material. Any construction material capable of direct and prolonged contact with

floodwaters without sustaining any damage that requires more than cosmetic repairs.

3.3.406.5 Hazard Material.

3.3.406.5.1 Health Hazard Material. A chemical or substance classified as a toxic, highly toxic, or corrosive material in

accordance with definitions set forth in this Code.

3.3.406.5.1.1 Physical Hazard Material. A chemical or substance classified as a combustible liquid, explosive,

flammable cryogen, flammable gas, flammable liquid, flammable solid, organic peroxide, oxidizer, oxidizing cryogen,

pyrophoric, unstable (reactive), or water-reactive material. [400, 2013]

3.3.406.6* Hazardous Material. A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard material or a health

hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in usable or waste condition. (See also 3.3.406.5.1, Health

Hazard Material, and 3.3.406.5.1.1, Physical Hazard Material.) [400, 2013]

3.3.406.7 Hazardous Production Material (HPM). A solid, liquid, or gas associated with semiconductor manufacturing

that has a degree-of-hazard rating of 3 or 4 in health, flammability, instability, or water reactivity in accordance with

NFPA 704 and that is used directly in research, laboratory, or production processes that have as their end product

materials that are not hazardous.

3.3.406.8* Incompatible Material. Materials that, when in contact with each other, have the potential to react in a

manner that generates heat, fumes, gases, or by-products that are hazardous to life or property. [400, 20102013]

3.3.406.9 Limited-Combustible (Material). See 7.1.4.2.

3.3.406.10 Metal Composite Material (MCM). A factory-manufactured panel consisting of metal skins bonded to both

faces of a core made of any plastic other than foamed plastic insulation as defined in 3.3.352.1.

3.3.406.11* Noncombustible Material. See 7.1.4.1.

3.3.406.12 Pyrophoric Material. A chemical with an autoignition temperature in air at or below 130°F (54.4°C). [400,

2013]

3.3.406.13 Solid Material. A material that has a melting point, decomposes, or sublimes at a temperature greater than

68°F (20°C).

3.3.406.14 Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material. A cementitious or fibrous material that is spray-applied to structural

elements, walls, floors, and roofs to provide fire-resistive protection.

3.3.406.15* Thermoplastic Material. Plastic material capable of being repeatedly softened by heating and hardened

by cooling and, that in the softened state, can be repeatedly shaped by molding or forming.

3.3.406.16* Thermoset Material. Plastic material that, after having been cured by heat or other means, is substantially

infusible and cannot be softened and formed.

3.3.406.17* Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or a lethal concentration within any of the following

categories: (1) a chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more than 50 mg/kg but not more than

500 mg/kg of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a

chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of more than 200 mg/kg but not more than 1000 mg/kg of

body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death occurs within 24 hours, with the bare

skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 kg and 3 kg each, or albino rats weighing 200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical

or substance that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of more than 200 parts per million but not more than

2000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 mg/L but not more than 20 mg/L, of mist, fume, or dust

when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour, or less if death occurs within 1 hour, to albino rats weighing

between 200 g and 300 g each.


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3.3.406.17.1* Highly Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or lethal concentration that falls within any

of the following categories: (1) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg or less of body weight when

administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a chemical that has a median lethal dose

(LD50) of 200 mg/kg or less of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death

occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 kg and 3 kg each or albino rats weighing

200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 parts per million by

volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for

1 hour, or less if death occurs within 1 hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each. [400, 2013]

3.3.406.18* Unstable (Reactive) Material. A material that, in the pure state or as commercially produced, will

vigorously polymerize, decompose or condense, become self-reactive, or otherwise undergo a violent chemical change

under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature.

3.3.406.19* Water-Reactive Material. A material that explodes; violently reacts; produces flammable, toxic, or other

hazardous gases; or evolves enough heat to cause self-ignition or ignition of nearby combustibles upon exposure to

water or moisture. [400, 2013]

Statement: Proposed text continues work from the 2012 revision cycle which sought to incorporate extracts to NFPA

400. With the publication of NFPA 400 in 2010, it should now be used as the source document for the hazardous

materials definitions used in NFPA 5000. The extracts were not able to be added into the Code for the 2012 edition

because NFPA 400 extracted from 5000. This has been revised for the 2013 edition of NFPA 400 and the extracts can

be added to NFPA 5000 as this time. The only change the committee is seeking to make is to add the applicable extract

references to the 2013 NFPA 400. Because the committee was unable to act directly on text in Chapter 3, the definitions

should be moved to Chapter 3.

5000 FCR12

(3.3.410 Accessible Means of Egress)


Recommendation: 3.3.410 Accessible Means of Egress. A means of egress that provides an accessible route to an

area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.

A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible

route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.



5000 FCR13

(3.3.418.1 Mezzanine (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.418.1 Mezzanine (Accessibility). An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling

of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than one-third of the area of the room or space in which the level

or levels are located. and having. Mezzanines have sufficient elevation that space for human occupancy can be

provided on the floor below.



5000 FCR30

(3.3.448 Occupiable (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3. 448 Occupiable (Accessibility). A room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy.

Statement: As requested by BLD-BSY in their action on FR 705 (FileMaker)/FR9 (Terra) the correlating committee is

deleting the term.


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5000 FCR14

(3.3.601.1 Wheelchair Space (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.601.1 Wheelchair Space (Accessibility). The Space for a single wheelchair and its occupant.



5000 FCR24

(3.3.611.1 Aisle Stair)


Recommendation: 3.3.611.1 Aisle Stair. A stair within a seating area of an assembly occupancy that directly serves

rows of seating seats to the side of the stair, including transition stairs that connect to an aisle or a landing.

Statement: The revised definition is consistent with the definition BLD-AXM proposed for Chapter 16. The BLD-AXM

committee does not have jurisdiction over Chapter 3 and could not revise the definition in Chapter 3 itself.

5000 FCR15

(3.3.620.1 Story (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.620.1 Story (Accessibility). That portion of a building or facility designed for human occupancy

located included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor or roof next above. A story

containing one or more mezzanines has more than one floor level.



5000 FCR16

(3.3.641 Tactile (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.641 Tactile (Accessibility). Describes An object that can be perceived using the sense of

touch.



5000 FCR17

(3.3.643.1 Technically Infeasible (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.643.1 Technically Infeasible (Accessibility). With respect to an alteration of a building or a

facility, a change to a building something that has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing structural

conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing member that is an essential part of the structural frame; or

because other existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of elements, spaces, or features that

are in full and strict compliance with the minimum requirements for alterations and that are necessary to provide

accessibility.




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5000 FCR18

(3.3.657 Transient Lodging (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.657 Transient Lodging (Accessibility). A building or facility containing one or more guest

rooms for sleeping that provides accommodations that are intended primarily for short-term in nature. use, Transient

lodging does not including residential dwelling units intended to be used as a residence, inpatient medical care facilities,

licensed long-term care facilities, detention or correctional facilities, or private buildings or facilities that contain not more

than five rooms for rent or hire, and that are actually occupied by the proprietor as the proprietor's residence.



5000 FCR19

(3.3.659 TTY (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.659 TTY (Accessibility). The An abbreviation for teletypewriter,. Mmachinery that employs

interactive text-based communication through the transmission of coded signals across the telephone network ,. which

can TTY’s may include, for example, devices known as TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication

devices for deaf persons) or computers with special modems; also known as text telephones.



5000 FCR20

(3.3.665.3.2 Common Use (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.665.3.2 Common Use (Accessibility). Interior or exterior circulation paths, rooms, spaces, or

elements that are made available to the public. are not for public use and are made available for the shared use of two

or more people.



5000 FCR21

(3.3.665.3.3 Public Use (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.665.3.3 Public Use (Accessibility). Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are

made available to the public. Public use might be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly owned.




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5000 FCR22

(3.3.681.2 Vehicular Way (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.681.2 Vehicular Way (Accessibility). A route intended provided for vehicular traffic, such as in

a street, driveway, or parking lot facility.



5000 FCR23

(3.3.690 Work Area Equipment (Accessibility))


Recommendation: 3.3.690 Work Area Equipment (Accessibility). For the purposes of this Code, a Any machine,

instrument, engine, motor, pump, conveyor, or other apparatus used to perform work . As used in this document, this

term shall apply only to equipment that is permanently installed or built-in within employee work areas,. Work area

equipment does not include not including passenger elevators and other accessible means of vertical transportation.



5000 FCR3

(11.2.4.3.5)


Recommendation: 11.2.4.3.5 Fire barriers forming horizontal exits shall not be penetrated by ducts, unless one of the

following criteria is met:

(1) The the building is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in

accordance with Section 55.3.

(2) The duct penetrations are those permitted in detention and correctional occupancies, as otherwise provided in

21.2.2.5.3, and are protected by combination fire dampers/smoke leakage–rated dampers that meet the smoke damper

actuation requirements of 8.11.6.7.

Statement: The BLD-DET committee removed the exception for duct penetrations in horizontal exits in FR 4007

(FileMaker)/ FR 339 (Terra).

5000 FCR4

(Table 11.3.1.2)


Recommendation: Business Use (other 100 150 9.3 13.9

than below)

Concentrated business 50 4.6

Use

Statement: The revision to Table 11.3.1.2 reflects the values established by the BLD-MER technical committee which

has primary responsibility for occupant load factors related to business uses.


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5000 FCR28

(A.3.3.406.6 Material - versions of through A.3.3.406.19)


Recommendation: A.3.3.406.6 Hazardous Material. Hazardous wastes might or might not be classified as hazardous

materials. Management and disposal of hazardous waste is regulated by the EPA under the Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA requires wastes identified as hazardous to be handled, stored, treated, and disposed of

according to the stipulations of the RCRA hazardous waste program in 40 CFR 260 to 265 and 40 CFR 266 to 299.

[400, 2013]

A.3.3.406.8 Incompatible Material. Information on incompatible materials can be found in material safety data sheets

(MSDS) or manufacturers’ product bulletins. [400, 2013]

A.3.3.406.11 Noncombustible Material. A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E

136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for

Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer , at 750 Degrees C, is considered a

noncombustible material. See 7.1.4.1 for additional information on noncombustible material.

A.3.3.406.15 Thermoplastic Material. Examples of thermoplastic materials include polystyrene, polycarbonate,

polymethylmethacrylate, polyethylene, and some formulations of polyvinyl chloride.

A.3.3.406.16 Thermoset Material. Examples of thermoset materials include polyurethane, polyisocyanurate,

fiber-reinforced plastic, phenolic foam, and melamine.

A.3.3.406.17 Toxic Material. While categorization is basically simple in application, the degree of hazard depends on

many variables that should be carefully considered individually and in combination. Some examples include the

following:

(1) Materials wherein the toxic component or mixtures thereof are inextricably bound and cannot be released so

there is little or no potential for exposure

(2) Nonfriable solid hazardous materials existing in product forms and in the demonstrated absence of inhalable

particles that might not present the same inhalation hazard as the chemical components existing in a friable state

(3) Mixtures of toxic materials with ordinary materials, such as water, that might not warrant classification as toxic

Any hazard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of toxic material is required to be performed by

experienced, technically competent persons. [400, 2013]

A.3.3.406.17.1 Highly Toxic Material. Mixtures of these materials with ordinary materials, such as water, might not

warrant classification as highly toxic. While this system is basically simple in application, any hazard evaluation that is

required for the precise categorization of this type of material must be performed by experienced, technically competent

persons. [400, 2013]

A.3.3.406.19 Water-Reactive Material. Water-reactive materials are subdivided as follows:

(1) Class 3 materials are those that react explosively with water without requiring heat or confinement.

(2) Class 2 materials are those that react violently with water, including the ability to boil water, or that evolve

flammable or toxic gas at a sufficient rate to create hazards under emergency response conditions.

(3) Class 1 materials are those that react vigorously with water with some release of energy, but not violently. [400,

2013]

Statement: Proposed text continues work from the 2012 revision cycle which sought to incorporate extracts to NFPA

400. With the publication of NFPA 400 in 2010, it should now be used as the source document for the hazardous

materials definitions used in NFPA 5000. The extracts were not able to be added into the Code for the 2012 edition

because NFPA 400 extracted from 5000. This has been revised for the 2013 edition of NFPA 400 and the extracts can

be added to NFPA 5000 as this time. The only change the committee is seeking to make is to add the applicable extract

references to the 2013 NFPA 400. Because the committee was unable to act directly on text in Chapter 3, the definitions

should be moved to Chapter 3.

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