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First Revision No. 3002-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]

To 17.3.4.4.1, add an item (4) to read:

(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garagewith a separation wall constructed of gypsum wallboard.

To 17.3.4.4.2 (being renumbered as 17.3.4.4.3 by FR-3001), add items (4) and (5) to read:

(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where thegarage is an open parking structure as defined in 3.3.628.11.4.

(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where thegarage is mechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: BLD-END

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Submittal Date: Wed Sep 02 07:40:49 CDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

FR-3001 is making changes to 17.3.4.4.1 and 17.3.4.4.2 separately from this Global FR. The committee wants the twosubjects balloted separately. The issue to which this Global FR relates is the fact that carbon monoxide can pass throughgypsum board wall assemblies. See also FR-3001 which is concerned with carrying the alarm notification to an occupiedlocation so that someone can take corrective action.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 82-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 17.3.4.4]

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All

1 Affirmative with Comments

1 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.

Dubrowski, Victor L.

Frangiamore, Keith S.

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Haidacher, Jeffrey L.

Jenkins, Christopher M.

Kasmauskas, Dominick G.

Lazebnik, Rosa

Longhitano, Alfred J.

Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Savage, Sr., Michael L.

Sinsigalli, Michael L.

Stashak, Catherine L.

Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.

Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.

Affirmative with Comment

Mertens, Matthew J.

While exceptions for open and mechanically ventilated parking garages is common in the code world, given the data provided indicatingmigration of the CO through drywall, the requirement should stand on its own. The reality is that in many situations (especially in coldclimates) mechanical ventilation is defeated by residents to conserve heat and/or subject to failure without notice which is when this detectionis most important. Open parking areas are a more reasonable exception, but even here weather conditions can have a negative effect.

Negative with Comment

Shirey, Jeffrey

I am unable to find sufficient data on UL Listed carbon monoxide detectors outside the home setting. The installation of these detectorsanywhere else may negate the UL Listing.


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Throughout the document, change “door electrically controlled egress door assemblies” to “hardware-release of electricallylocked egress door assemblies”.

Throughout the document, change “delayed-egress locking systems” to “delayed-egress electrically locking systems”.

Throughout the document, change "access-controlled egress door(s)" or “access-controlled egress door assemblies” to“sensor-release of electrical locking systems”.


Submitter Full Name: BLD-MEA


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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 04 12:55:13 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The terms are being renamed in their related provisions in Chapter 11. Correlative updating of terms is neededthroughout the document to keep the terminology consistent.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven

Schwarzenberg, Roy W.

Tierney, Michael

Vander Roest, Nathan John

Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.


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Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.

Hoskins, Bryan Lawrence

Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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Throughout standard remove references to the following and replace with the following:

(1) ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1 and replace with ACI 216.1.

(2) ANSI/UL and replace with UL.

(3) ANSI/BHMA A156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors and replace with ANSI/BHMAA156.10 Power Operated Pedestrian Doors.

(4) ASHRAE # and replace with ASHRAE STD #.

(5) Handbook of Fundamentals and replace with Handbook - Fundamentals.

(6) ANSI/ASHRAE 15, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and replace with ASHRAE STD 15 & 34, Safety Standard forRefrigeration Systems, 2015.

(7) BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Oprerated Doors and replace withBHMA/ANSI A156.19, Power Assist and Low Energy Power Oprerated Doors.

(8) FM # and replace with FM Approval #.

(9) ANSI/FM 4880 American National Standard for Evaluating Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, Plastic InteriorFinish Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems, Interior or Exterior Finish Systems and replacewith FM Approval 4880 Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials orCoatings and Exterior Wall Systems.

(10) FM 4435 Approval Standard for Roof Perimeter Flashing and replace FM Approval 4435, Edge Systems Used With Low SlopeRoofing Systems.

(11) ICC/ANSI A177.1 American National Standard for Assessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities and replace with ICC/ANSIA117.1 Assessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

(12) IEC 60364-1 Electrical Installation of Buildings, and replace with IEC 60364-1 Low-Voltage Electrical Installations - Part 1:Fundamental Principles, Assessment of General Characteristics, Definitions.

(13) ACI 506.2 Specification for Materials, Proportioning, and Application of Shotcrete and replace with ACI 506.2 Specification forShotcrete.

(14) ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 and replace with ACI 530/530.1.

(15) American Society of Mechanical Engineers and replace with ASME International.

(16) American Wood Preservers Association and replace with American Wood Protection Association.

(17) C4 and so on under American Wood Protection Association and replace with AWPA C4 and so on.

(18) GA 600 Fire Resistance Design Manual and replace GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual Sound Control.

(19) Safety Library Publication No. 2 and replace with IME SLP 2.

(20) Design and Construction of Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Ground and replace with PTI DC10.1 Design and Construction ofPost-Tensioned Slabs-On-Ground.

(21) Design of Slabs-on-Ground Foundations and replace with TF 700-R Design of Slabs-on-Ground.


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Submittal Date: Fri Aug 07 08:26:07 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The recommended revisions correlate with changes made in Chapter 2..

Response Message:

Public Input No. 4-NFPA 5000-2015 [Global Input]

Ballot Results



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27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Al Zeyara, Nasser Ahmed

Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew

Carson, Wayne G. ?Chip?

Cheng, Amy Y.

DiCristina, Salvatore

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.

Gencarelli, Michael O.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake

Puchovsky, Milosh T.

Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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Change “mall” to “mall concourse” throughout the document.


Submitter Full Name: BLD-MER


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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Statement: The term “mall” is often misused when applying the current Code provisions. The term “mall concourse” is a termmore commonly used in the field and clarifies the application of the provisions for mall structures. Several proposed changesrelated to the provisions for mall structures have been submitted this cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task groupwork that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of thetask group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Codesections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall structures.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott

Tidwell, J. L. (Jim)

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Derr, Kevin L.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.


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Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.

Gauvin, Daniel J.

Gumkowski, Anthony C.

Humble, Jonathan

Lonabaugh, Raymond W.

Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.

McLaughlin, Patrick A.

Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


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Change “mall building” to “mall structure” throughout the document.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The provisions of 27.4.4 may apply to facilities with multiple buildings with an open mall concourse as a single structure. Theterm “mall structure” encompasses the multiple types of mall facilities that can apply the provisions of this section. Additionalrevisions are being proposed to Section 27.4.4 to support this concept. The proposed changes are the result of task group workthat was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the taskgroup was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections aswell as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall structures.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Derr, Kevin L.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.


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Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.

Gauvin, Daniel J.


Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


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1. Delete 32.3.7 as follows:

32.3.7 I n addition to the other requirements of Section 32.3, tents used for the retail sales of consumer fireworks, 1.4G, shall complywith NFPA1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles .


Submitter Full Name: BLD-SCM


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Submittal Date: Wed Jul 29 13:49:06 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment No. 15-3 (Log No. 1140) issued by the StandardsCouncil on August 14, 2014 and per the NFPA Regs., needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next editionof the Document.

Submitters Substantiation: Deletes reference to NFPA 1124, or a consumer fireworks provision, or both. Consistent with NFPAStandards Council Decision D#14-1, issued March 3, 2014, NFPA has temporarily withdrawn NFPA 1124, Code for theManufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The effect of this decision is thatno recognized criteria for the subjects previously governed by NFPA 1124 exist within the NFPA codes and standards system;thus, this TIA works to align NFPA 5000 with that circumstance.

This FR removes reference to NFPA 1124 from the 2018 edition.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

Affirmative All


Calder, Keith

Caldwell, Benjamin H.

Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey


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Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.

Hirschler, Marcelo M.

Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Richardson, Dennis A.

Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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Replace "FM 4435, Test Standard for Roof Perimeter Flashing, or ANSI/SPRI ES-1, Wind Design Guide for Edge Systems Used withLow Slope Roofing Systems." throughout the document with "ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435 ES-1 Wind Design Standard for Edge SystemsUsed With Low Slope Roofing Systems-2011".

Replace "FM 4435 or ANSI/SPRI ES-1" throughout the document with "ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435 ES-1".



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Submittal Date: Wed Aug 12 09:31:23 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The documents have been combined into one and retitled. The document is referenced in Chapter 2 and throughoutChapter 38.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

Affirmative All


Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.


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McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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First Revision No. 6510-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Detail ]

27.4.4* Mall Buildings--Add the following Annex material:

A.27.4.4

This section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design and construction of mall structures. At the discretion ofthe designer, these structures may be designed as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of 6.1.14 for buildings housing more than one occupancy.




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Submittal Date: Mon Aug 31 10:53:13 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Facilities that function as a shopping mall are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 27.4.4, rather it is an option.Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mallconcourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for themultiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of taskgroup work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus ofthe task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Codesections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 101-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2]

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Derr, Kevin L.


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Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.

Gauvin, Daniel J.


Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


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27.4.4.5.2*--Add the following Annex material:

A.27.4.5.2

Where pedestrian way meets the requirements for a public way, the means of egress from each tenant space or building ispermitted to terminate at the pedestrian way. For those arrangements, the pedestrian way would not be considered as aportion of the means of egress.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Proposed annex language clarifies the application of 27.4.5.2 for applying the code to the pedestrian way. While related to theprovisions for mall buildings, the change is independent of the task group work. The concept is important regardless of thepending changes proposed by the task group and is applicable to the current code text.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 104-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2]

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Derr, Kevin L.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.


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Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.


Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


Gauvin, Daniel J.

Editorial comment, insert text in quotes; A.27.4.5.2 Where "a" pedestrian way...


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Add new text:

8.9.2.2.3 Joints made between a fire barrier and a non-fire-resistance-rated floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck above shall beprotected by an approved continuity head of wall joint system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E2837,Standard TestMethod for Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies andNonrated Horizontal Assemblies and the system shall have an F rating and T rating of not less than the required fire resistance ratingof the fire barrier.


Submitter Full Name: BLD-FIR

Organization: NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC

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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The extension of the fire barrier to the next horizontal assembly needs to be tested as the assembly itself. The ASTMstandard provides the continuity to protect the system consistent with the barrier.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 120-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after 8.9.2.2]

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

17 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All

Bainbridge, Russell B.

Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Higgins, Joseph Patrick

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


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Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.



McHugh, Jr., William J.

This is a very needed standard for this code. The ASTM E 2837 Systems provide suitability for use of products in a fire safety application. Itshould not be up to the contractor to decide what's acceptable for these applications. A very logical and common type of test standard wasdeveloped and is needed for this code to address these areas that occur daily.


Francis, Sam W.

I do not believe that such exotic systems are significantly necessary to maintain the Fire Resistance rating of the rated assembly. This alsogoes well beyond the scope of the definition of JOINT.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

I agree with Mr. Francis.

Klein, Marshall A.

I have changed my vote on this issue based on the negative Ballot comments of Mr. Francis.

Shino, Gregory K.

Having investigated the UL and Intertek product directories, there is no evidence in the product listings to indicate the appropriate F and Tratings for assemblies and places additional burden on AHJs to enforce a requirement that industry has yet to clearly define.


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Add the following text as new 44.6.1 and 44.6.2:

44.6.1

Steel storage racks shall include, but not be limited to, pallet storage racks, selective racks, movable-shelf racks,rack-supported systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (stacker racks), push-back racks, pallet-flow racks,case-flow racks, pick modules and rack-supported platforms.

44.6.2

Steel storage racks shall not include other types of racks, such as drive-in or drive-through racks, cantilever racks, portableracks or racks made of materials other than steel.




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Submittal Date: Thu Aug 13 09:18:16 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Changes made to the definition of steel storage racks in Chapter 3 necessitated the relocation of requirement typeprovisions to Chapter 44. The types of racks that fall under the definition in Chapter 3 are noted in these new sections.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

Affirmative All


Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.



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Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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First Revision No. 6082-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 1.3 ]

1.3* Application.

1.3.1 Buildings and Structures.

The provisions of the Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, maintenance,relocation, and demolition of every building or structure, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structureswithin the jurisdiction.

1.3.2 References to Requirements of Other Codes or Standards.

Where the requirements of a referenced code or standard differ from the requirements of this Code, the requirements of this Codeshall govern.

1.3.3 Moved Buildings and Structures.

The provisions of the Code shall apply to buildings and structures moved into or within the jurisdiction.

1.3.4 Existing Buildings and Structures.

The provisions of this Code shall apply to existing buildings where any one of the following conditions applies:

(1) A change of use or occupancy classification occurs.

(2) A repair, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an addition is made.

(3) The building or structure is relocated.

(4) The building is considered damaged, unsafe, or a fire hazard.

(5) A property line that affects compliance with any provision of this Code is created or relocated.

Supplemental Information

File Name Description

5000_FUN_FR6082_annex_text.docx




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The annex text adequately explains the need for such text.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 171-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.1.2]

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All



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Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.



There are many issues not addressed by the code, but they are not all listed here. I see no benefit to list consumer fireworks.


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First Revision No. 6037-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 1.7.5.2.2 ]

1.7.5.2.2 Existing Installations.

Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this Code shall be permitted to have their existing use or occupancy continued ifsuch use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this Code, provided that such continued use is not dangerous tolife deemed an unsafe building or fire hazard .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term “not dangerous to life” is subjective. Section 1.7.5.3.1.1 describes Unsafe Buildings. And Section 1.7.5.3.1.2describes Fire Hazards. The two descriptions are comprehensive and the word changes will facilitate consistentenforcement.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 111-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 1.7.5.2.2]

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.


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Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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2.2 NFPA Publications.


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

NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing, 2018 edition.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 2016 edition.

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2015 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2015 edition.

NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen–Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes,2013 2018 edition.

NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012 edition.

NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2013 2017edition.

NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2014 edition.

NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2014 edition.

NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2015 edition.

NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids,2010 2015 edition.


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NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 99B, Standard for Hypobaric Facilities, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 120, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines, 2010 edition.

NFPA 140, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, andProduction Locations, 2013 edition.

NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2013 edition.

NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2013 edition.

NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces, 2011 2015edition.

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl WallCoverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 268, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing WallAssemblies Containing Combustible Components, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth,2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance–RatedAssemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, 2013 edition.

NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 318, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 423, Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities, 2016 edition.

NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, 2015 edition.

NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 2013 edition.

NFPA 501, Standard on Manufactured Housing, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 502, Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 560, Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation, 2007 edition.

NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling ofCombustible Particulate Solids, 2013 2017 edition.


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NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems, 2015 2017 edition.

NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials, 2014 edition.

NFPA 804, Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 805, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 820, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities, 2012 2016 edition.

NFPA 853, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 900, Building Energy Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 909, Code for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties — Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship, 2013 2017edition.

NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2013 2018 edition.

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, 2013 2016edition.

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012 2015 edition.




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2.3.1 AA Publications.

Aluminum Association, Inc., 1525 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.

Aluminum Design Manual: Part 1A, Aluminum Structures, Allowable Stress Design, and Part 1-B, Aluminum Structures, Load andResistance Factor Design of Buildings and Similar Type Structures, 2000 2015 .

ASM 35, Specifications for Aluminum Sheet Metal Work in Building Construction, Construction Manual Series Section 5 , 2000.




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2.3.2 ACI Publications.

American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 9094 38800 Country Club Drive , Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094 48331-3434 .

ACI 216.1 /TMS 0216.1 , Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies,2008 2014 .

ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete , (ACI 318, 2005) and Commentary (ACI 318R, 2005), 2011 2014 .

ACI 506.2, Specification for Materials, Proportioning, and Application of Shotcrete , 1995 2013 .

ACI 530/ ASCE 5/TMS 402 530.1 , Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures , 2005 2013 .

ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, Specification for Masonry Structures , 2005. (See previous for updated version of same document.)




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2.3.3 AISC Publications.

American Institute of Steel Construction, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100 700 , Chicago, IL 60601-2001 1802 .

ANSI/AISC 341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, 2010 2016 .

ANSI/AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, 2010 2016 .




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2.3.4 AISI Publications.

American Iron and Steel Institute, 25 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20001-1431.

AISI-S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2012 2016 .

AISI-S110, Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems—Special Bolted Moment Frames , 2007,including Supplement 1, dated 2009, (Reaffirmed 2012).

AISI-S200, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — General Provisions , 2012.

AISI-S210, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Floor and Roof System Design , 2007, (Reaffirmed 2012)..

AISI-S211, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Wall Stud Design , 2007, including Supplement 1, dated2012, (Reaffirmed 2012).

AISI-S212, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Header Design , 2007, (Reaffirmed 2012).

AISI-S213, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Lateral Design , 2007, including Supplement 1, dated2009, (Reaffirmed 2012).

AISI-S214, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Truss Design , 2012.

AISI-S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Nonstructural Members, 2011 2015 .

AISI-S230, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — Prescriptive Method for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2007, includingSupplement 3, dated 2012, (Reaffirmed 2012) 2015 .

AISI-S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing , 2015.

AISI-S400, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems , 2015.




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This FR updates several of the AISI standards currently adopted in NFPA 5000, including AISI S100, AISI S220 and AISI S230.Additionally, references to two new standards are added -- AISI S240 and AISI S400 as they are being referenced elsewhere inthe Code as mandatory references.

With a publication date of 2016, updates to AISI S100 are still being processed.

The newly revised edition of AISI S220 adds performance and testing requirements for screw penetration, update referenceddocuments, and reference the new AISI S915, Test Standard for Through-the-Web Punchout Cold-Formed Steel Wall StudBridging Connectors, and AISI S916, Test Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Nonstructural Interior Partitions withGypsum Board.

The newly revised AISI S230 is now in full compliance with the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, ASCE 7-10including applicable supplements, and the latest referenced documents. Provisions were added for larger openings in floors,ceilings and roofs. Additionally, the tables were streamlined to reduce complexity and volume of the provisions.

New for the 2018 NFPA 5000, the AISI Committee on Framing Standards has developed AISI S240, North American Standardfor Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, to address requirements for construction with cold-formed steel structural framing thatare common to prescriptive and engineered design. This standard is intended for adoption and use in the United States, Canadaand Mexico and integrates the following AISI standards into one document:

* AISI S200-12, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing-General Provisions

* AISI S210-07 (2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Floor and Roof System Design (Reaffirmed2012)

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* AISI S212-07(2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Header Design (Reaffirmed 2012)

* AISI S213-07w/S1-09(2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing– Lateral Design with Supplement 1(Reaffirmed 2012)

* AISI S214-12, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Truss Design

Consequently, AISI S240 will supersede all previous editions of the above mentioned individual AISI standards.

In 2015, AISI S400, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems, was developed. ThisStandard is intended to address the design and construction of cold-formed steel structural members and connections used inthe seismic force-resisting systems in buildings and other structures. In this first edition, the material represents a merging of AISIS110, Standard for Seismic Design of Cold- Formed Steel Structural Systems – Special Bolted Moment Frame, 2007 withSupplement No. 1-09, and the seismic portions of AISI S213, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – LateralDesign, 2007 with Supplement No. 1-09. In addition, many of the seismic design requirements stipulated in this Standard aredrawn from ANSI/AISC 341-10, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, developed by the American Institute of SteelConstruction (AISC). The application of this Standard should be in conjunction with AISI S100, North American Specification forthe Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, and AISI S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing.

Public review on AISI S230, AISI S240 and AISI S400 finishes on July 6, 2015, while the public review on AISI S220 finishes onJuly 13, 2015; these documents are expected to be published by the end of 2015, with publication of AISI S100 to follow in 2016.

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2.3.5 AITC Publications.

American Institute of Timber Construction, 7012 S. Revere Parkway, Suite 140, Centennial, CO 80112.

ANSI/AITC A190.1, American National Standard, Structural Glued Laminated Timber, 2002 2007 .




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2.3.6 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI A14.3, Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders, 2002 2008 .

ANSI A208.1, Standard for Particleboard, 1999 2009 .

ANSI A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Floor and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems, 2007.

ANSI Z 97.1, Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test, 2004 2009, Errata 2013 .




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2.3.7 ASCE Publications.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.

ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010, including Supplement 2, 2012 1, 2017 .

ASCE/SEI 8, Standard Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Structural Members, 2003 201X .

ASCE/SEI 17, Air Supported Structures , 1996 .

ASCE/SEI 19, Structural Applications of Steel Cables for Buildings, 2010 2016 .

ASCE/SEI 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2005 2014 .

ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection, 2005 2016 .

ASCE/SEI 31 41 , Seismic Evaluation Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, 2003 2017 .

ASCE/SEI 55, Tension Membrane Structures , 2016.




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This FR is intended to function as a placeholder for the update of ASCE standards. The newest version of ASCE 24 (2014) isnow available and references to the new edition should be checked throughout NFPA 5000. Updates to ASCE 7, 8 (possibly),19, 29, 41 and 55 are anticipated within the next two years. Please note that the adoption of ASCE 7 will require additionalmodifications to several chapters in NFPA 5000, including Chapter 3 (Definitions), Chapter 5 (Performance Based Design),Chapter 35 (Structural Design), etc. Also note that ASCE 17 is being merged into the new ASCE 55, Tension MembraneStructures, and ASCE 31 was merged into the 2013 edition of ASCE 41. There is a 2017 edition of ASCE 41 expected and, assuch, that has been recommended for adoption.

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2.3.8 ASHRAE Publications.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305.

ASHRAE, Handbook of Fundamentals ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals , 2009 2013 .

ASHRAE STD 55, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy , 2010 2013, Errata 2015 .

ASHRAE STD 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality , 2010 with addenda a, c, d, and e 2013, Errata 2014 .

ANSI/IES/ ASHRAE STD 90.1 IP, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , 2010 2013, Errata2014 .

ANSI/ ASHRAE STD 90.2, Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings , 2007, including approved addendum b.

ANSI/ ASHRAE STD 15 & 34 , Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems , 2010 2015 .




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2.3.9 ASME Publications.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME International , Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.

ASME A17.1/CSA B 44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007 2013 .

ASME A17.7/CSA B 44.7, Performance-Based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007, reaffirmed 2012 .

ASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, 2008 2014 .

ASME B20.1, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment, 2009 2012 .

ASME B31.3, Process Piping, 2008 2014 .




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Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.


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Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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2.3.10 ASSE Publications.

American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plains, IL 60018 1520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL60068 .

ANSI/ASSE A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces and Their Access; Workplace Floor, Wall andRoof Openings; Stairs and Guardrails Systems, 2007.




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Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.


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McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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2.3.11 ASTM Publications.


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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 2014 .

ASTM A 36/A 36M A36/A36M , Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel, 2008 2014 .

ASTM A 153/A 153M A153/A153M , Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware, 2009.

ASTM A 252 A252 , Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles, 2010.

ASTM A 283/A 283M A283/A283M , Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates, 2003(2007) 2013 .

ASTM A 463/A 463 M A463/A463M , Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a2010 .

ASTM A 572/A 572M A572/A572M , Standard Specification for High-strength Low-alloy Columbium-vanadium Structural Steel, 20072013a .

ASTM A 588/A 588M A588/A588M , 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 A653/A653M , Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a 2013 .

ASTM A 690/A 690M A690/A690M , Standard Specification for High-strength Low-alloy Nickel, Copper, Phosphorus Steel H-pilesand Sheet Piling with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments, 2007 2013a .

ASTM A 706/A 706M A706/A706M , Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for ConcreteReinforcement, 2009b 2014 .

ASTM A 755/A 755M A755/A755M , Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepaintedby the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products, 2003 (2008) 2015 .

ASTM A 792/A 792M A792/A792M , Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-DipProcess, 2009a 2010 .

ASTM A 875/A 875M A875/A875M , Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-DipProcess, 2009a 2013 .

ASTM A 924/A 924M A924/A924M , Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by theHot-Dip Process, 2010 2014 .

ASTM B 101 B101 , Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction, 2007 2012 .

ASTM B 209 B209 , Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, 2007 2014 .

ASTM C 28/C 28M C28/C28M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters, 2000 (2005) 2010 .

ASTM C 35 C35 , Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster, 2001 (2005) reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 59/C 59M C59/C59M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and Gypsum Molding Plaster, 2000 (2006) ,reapproved 2011 .

ASTM C 61/C 61M C61/C61M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Keenes Cement, 2000 (2006) , reapproved 2011 .

ASTM C 90 C90 , Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units, 2009 2014 .

ASTM C 91 C91/C91M , Standard Specification for Masonry Cement, 2005 2012 .

ASTM C 150 C150/C150M , Standard Specification for Portland Cement, 2009 2012 .

ASTM C 206 C206 , Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime, 2003 (2009) 2014 .

ASTM C 208 C208 , Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board, 2008a 2012 .

ASTM C 317/C 317M C317/C317M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete, 2000 (2005) , reapproved 2010 .

ASTM C 406 C406/C406M , Standard Specification for Roofing Slate, 2006 e1 2010 .

ASTM C 472 C472 , Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete, 1999 (2009).

ASTM C 475/C 475M C475/C475M , Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board, 2002(2007).

ASTM C 476 C476 , Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry, 2010 1999, reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 514 C514 , Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board, 2004 (2009)e1 , reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 552 C552 , Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation, 2007 2014 .

ASTM C 557 C557 , Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing, 2003(2009) e1.

ASTM C 578 C578 , Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation, 2010 2014a .

ASTM C 587 C587 , Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 2004 (2009) , reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 588/C 588M C588/C588M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters, 2003 e1 (WithdrawnStandard Superceded by ASTM C1396/C1396M ).

ASTM C 591 C591 , Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation, 2009 2013 .

ASTM C 595 C595/C595M , Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements, 2010 2014 .


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ASTM C 631 C631 , Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering, 2009, reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 645 C645 , Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members, 2009a 2014 .

ASTM C 726 C726 , Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Roof Insulation Board, 2005e1 2012 .

ASTM C 728 C728 , Standard Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board, 2005 (2010) 2013 .

ASTM C 836/C 836M C836/C836M , Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric WaterproofingMembrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course, 2010 2012 .

ASTM C 840 C840 , Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board, 2008 2013 .

ASTM C 841 C841 , Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003 (2008)e1 , reapproved 2013 .

ASTM C 842 C842 , Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster, 2005 (2010)e1 .

ASTM C 843 C843 , Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 1999 (2006) , reapproved 2012 .

ASTM C 844 C844 , Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 2004, reapproved2010 .

ASTM C 847 C847 , Standard Specification for Metal Lath, 2010 2014 .

ASTM C 887 C887 , Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar, 2005 (2010) 2013 .

ASTM C 897 C897 , Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters, 2005 (2009) ,reapproved 2014 .

ASTM C 920 C920 , Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants, 2010 2014a .

ASTM C 926 C926 , Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2006.

ASTM C 932 C932 , Standard Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding Compounds for Exterior Plastering, 2006, reaffirmed 2013 .

ASTM C 933 C933 , Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath, 2009 2014 .

ASTM C 946 C946 , Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls, 2010.

ASTM C 954 C954 , Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal PlasterBases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness, 2010 2011 .

ASTM C 955 C955 , Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), and Bracing orBridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases, 2009a 2011c .

ASTM C 956 C956 , Standard Specification for Installation of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Gypsum Concrete, 2004 Reapproved 2010 .

ASTM C 957 C957/C957M , Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric WaterproofingMembrane with Integral Wearing Surface, 2010 2015 .

ASTM C 1002 C1002 , Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Productsor Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs, 2007 2014 .

ASTM C 1029 C1029 , Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation, 2010 2013 .

ASTM C 1032 C1032 , Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base, 2006 2014 .

ASTM C 1047 C1047 , Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base, 2010 2014a .

ASTM C 1063 C1063 , Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior PortlandCement-Based Plaster, 2008 2014d .

ASTM C 1167 C1167 , Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles, 2003 (2009) 2011 .

ASTM C 1177/C 1177M C1177/C1177M , Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing, 20082013 .

ASTM C 1178/C 1178M C1178/C1178M , Standard Specification for Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel, 20082013 .

ASTM C 1278/C 1278M C1278/C1278M , Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel, 2007a, reapproved 2011 .

ASTM C 1280, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing, 2009 2013a .

ASTM C 1289, Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board, 2010 2014a .

ASTM C 1328 C1328/C1328M , Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, 2005 2012 .

ASTM C 1396/C 1396M C1396/C1396M , Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, 2011 2014a .

ASTM C 1491 C1491 , Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers, 2003 (2009) 2014 .

ASTM C 1492 C1492 , Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile, 2003 ( reapproved 2009) .

ASTM C 1629/C 1629 M C1629/C1629M , Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum PanelProducts and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006 (2011) 2014a .

ASTM D 25 D25 , Standard Specification for Round Timber Piles, 1999 (2005) 2012 .

ASTM D 41 D41/D41M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, 2005 2011 .

ASTM D 43 D43/D43M , Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, 2000(2006) 2013e1 .

ASTM D 86 D86 , Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2010 2012 .


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ASTM D 225 D225 , Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 2007.

ASTM D 226/D 226 M D226/D226M , Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing,2009.

ASTM D 227 D227/D227M , Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 2003(2012)e1 .

ASTM D 312 D312 , Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing, 2000 ( reapproved 2006) .

ASTM D 450 D450/D450M , Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, 2007(2013)e1 .

ASTM D 635 D635 , Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a HorizontalPosition, 2010 2014 .

ASTM D 1079 D1079 , Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials, 2009 2013e1 .

ASTM D 1143/D 1143M D1143/D1143M , Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial CompressiveLoad,2007e1 2007, reapproved 2013 .

ASTM D 1227 D1227 , Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing, 1995 (2007) 2013 .

ASTM D 1761 D1761 , Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood, 2006 2012 .

ASTM D 1863 D1863/D1863M , Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used on Built-Up Roofs, 2005, 2012 Errata 1 .

ASTM D 1929 D1929 , Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics, 2012 2014 .

ASTM D 1970 D1970/D1970M , Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used asSteep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection, 2009 2015 .

ASTM D 2178 D2178/D2178M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 2004 2014 .

ASTM D 2487 D2487 , Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System), 2010 2011 .

ASTM D 2626 D2626/D2626M , Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing,2004, (2012)e1 .

ASTM D 2823 D2823 , Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings, 2005. (Withdrawn 2011)

ASTM D 2843 D2843 , Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, 2010.

ASTM D 2859 D2859 , Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006,reapproved 2011.

ASTM D 2898 D2898 , Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010.

ASTM D 3019 D3019 , Standard Specification for Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non Fibered, Asbestos Fibered, andNon Asbestos Fibered, 2008.

ASTM D 3161 D3161/D3161M , Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Fan-Induced Method), 2009 2014 .

ASTM D 3201 D3201/D3201M , Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-BaseProducts, 2008ae1 2013 .

ASTM D 3462/D 3462 M D3462/D3462M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced withMineral Granules, 2010a.

ASTM D 3468 D3468/D3468M , Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Used inRoofing and Waterproofing, 1999, (2006 2013 )e1.

ASTM D 3737 D3737 , Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam),2009 2012 .

ASTM D 3746 D3746 , Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Bituminous Roofing Systems, 1985, ( reapproved 2008) .

ASTM D 3747 D3747 , Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Adhesive for Adhering Roof Insulation, 1979 (2007).

ASTM D 3909 D3909/D3909M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 1997b(2004)e1 2014 .

ASTM D 4022 D4022/D4022M RL , Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing, 2007 (2012)e1 .

ASTM D 4318 D4318 , Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils, 2010 (2014)e1 .

ASTM D 4434/D 4434M D4434/D4434M , Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing, 2011 2012 .

ASTM D 4479 D4479/D4479M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings — Asbestos-Free, 2007, (2012)e1 .

ASTM D 4586 D4586/D4586M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free, 2007 (2012)e1 .

ASTM D 4601 D4601/D4601M , Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing, 2004(2012)e1 .

ASTM D 4637/D 4637 M D4637/D4637M , Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in a Single-Ply Roof Membrane, 20102014e1 .

ASTM D 4869 D4869/D4869M , Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep SlopeRoofing, 2005e1 2005 (2011)e1 .

ASTM D 4897 D4897/D4897M , Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber Venting Base Sheet Used in Roofing,2001, ( reapproved 2009) .


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ASTM D 4990 D4990 , Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 1997a (2005)e1,reapproved 2011 .

ASTM D 5019 D5019 , Standard Specification for Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membrane, 2007a.(Withdrawn standard)

ASTM D 5055 D5055 , Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists,2010 2013e1 .

ASTM D 5456 D5456 , Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber Products, 2010 2014b .

ASTM D 5516 D5516 , Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Softwood PlywoodExposed to Elevated Temperatures, 2009.

ASTM D 5643 D5643 , Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Free, 2006 2009 .

ASTM D 5664 D5664 , Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments and Elevated Temperatures onStrength Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber, 2010.

ASTM D 5665 D5665/D5665M , Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing,1999a (2006) (2014)e1 .

ASTM D 5726 D5726 , Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing, 1998(2005) , reapproved 2013 .

ASTM D 6083 D6083 , Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing, 2005e1. (Withdrawn standard)

ASTM D 6162 D6162/D6161M , Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet MaterialsUsing a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000a (2008) (2015)e1 .

ASTM D 6163 D6163/D6163M , Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet MaterialsUsing Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000 (2008) (2015)e1 .

ASTM D 6164 D6164/D6164M , Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet MaterialsUsing Polyester Reinforcements, 2005e1 2011 .

ASTM D 6222 D6222/D6222M , Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials UsingPolyester Reinforcements, 2008 2011 .

ASTM D 6223/D 6223 M D6223/D6223M , Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous SheetMaterials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2002 (2009)e1.

ASTM D 6298 D6298 , Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified BituminousSheet with a Factory Applied Metal Surface,2005e1 2013 .

ASTM D 6305 D6305 , Standard Practice for Calculating Bending Strength Design Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-TreatedPlywood Roof Sheathing, 2008.

ASTM D 6380 D6380/D6380M , Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt), 2003 (2009) (2013)e1 .

ASTM D 6381 D6381/D6381M , Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance, 2008(2013)e1 .

ASTM D 6694 D6694/D6694M , Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane FoamRoofing, 2008 (2013)e1 .

ASTM D 6754/D 6754M D6754/D6754M , Standard Specification for Ketone Ethylene Ester Based Sheet Roofing, 2010.

ASTM D 6757 D6757 , Standard Specification for Steep-Slope Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers, 2007, reapproved2013 .

ASTM D 6841 D6841 , Standard Practice for Calculating Design Valve Treatment Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-TreatedLumber, 2008.

ASTM D 6878 D6878/D6878M , Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing, 2008e1 2013 .

ASTM D7032, Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards andGuardrail Systems (Guards or Handrails), 2014

ASTM E 84 E84 , Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2013 2015a .

ASTM E 90 E90 , Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitionsand Elements, 2009.

ASTM E 96/E 96M E96/E96M , Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, 2005 2014 .

ASTM E 108 E108 , Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2011.

ASTM E 119 E119 , Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2012a 2014 .

ASTM E 136 E136 , Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, 2012.

ASTM E 492 E492 , Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-CeilingAssemblies Using the Tapping Machine, 2009.

ASTM E 605 E605 , Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied toStructural Members, 1993 (2006) , reapproved 2011 .

ASTM E 648 E648 , Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,2010 e1 2014c .

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Members, 2000 (2006) . reapproved 2011.

ASTM E 814 E814 , Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2011a 2013a .

ASTM E 970 E970 , Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat EnergySource, 2010 2014 .

ASTM E 1300 E1300 , Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings, 2009a 2012 (2012)e1 .

ASTM E 1591 E1591 , Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007 2013 .

ASTM E 1592 E1592 , Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform StaticAir Pressure Difference, 2005.

ASTM E 1602 E1602 , Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters, 2003(2010)e1 2005, reapproved2012 .

ASTM E 1966 E1966 , Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007 (2011) , reapproved 2012 .

ASTM E2072, Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phoshorescent) Safety Markings , 2014.

ASTM E2073, Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phoshorescent) Markings , 2010.

ASTM E 2074 E2074 , Standard Test Method for Fire tests of Door Assemblies, Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hingedand Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies, 2000 e1 (withdrawn 2007).

ASTM E 2174 E2174 , Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, 2009 2014b .

ASTM E 2307 E2307 , Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus, 2010 2015a .

ASTM E 2393 E2393 , Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers,2010a .

ASTM E 2404 E2404 , Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (including Vinyl)Wall or Ceiling Coverings, and of Facings and Wood Veneers Intended to be Applied on Site Over a Wood Substrate to AssessSurface Burning Characteristics, 2013 2015a .

ASTM E 2573 E2573 , Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-fabricated Stretch Systems to AssessSurface Burning Characteristics, 2012.

ASTM E 2599 E 2599 , Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation , Radiant Barrier, andVinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2011 2015 .

ASTM E 2652 E2652 , Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at750 Degrees C, 2012.

ASTM E 2768 E2768 , Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, year?2011.

ASTM F 547 F547 , Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials, 2006, reapproved 2012 .

ASTM F 851 F851 , Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005) , reapproved 2013 .

ASTM F 1292 F1292 , Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of PlaygroundEquipment, 2009 2013 .

ASTM F 1577 F1577 , Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, 2005, reapproved 2012 .

ASTM F 1667 F1667 , Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples, 2005 2013 .

ASTM F 1951 F1951 , Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around PlaygroundEquipment, 2009b 2014 .




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Edition date updating. Also added ASTM D7032, ASTM E2072 and ASTM E2073 as they are referenced elsewhere inthe Code.

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27 Eligible Voters

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0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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2.3.12 AWC Publications.

American Wood Council, 222 Catoctin Circle SE #201, Leesburg, VA 20175.

ANSI/AWC NDS, National Design Specifications (NDS) for Wood Construction, 2012 2015 .

AWC NDS Supplement, NDS Supplement — Design Values for Wood Construction, 2012 2015 .

AWC PWF, Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification, 2007 2015 .

AWC SDPWS, Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic, 2008 2015 .

AWC Span Tables for Joists and Rafters, 2012.

AWC Wood Construction Data No. 4, Plank and Beam Framing for Residential Buildings, 2003.

ANSI/AWC WFCM, Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2012 2015 .




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2.3.13 AWPA Publications.

American Wood Preservers Protection Association, P.O. Box 388 361784 , Selma Birmingham , AL 36702-0388 35236-1784 .

AWPA C1, Standard for Preservative Treatment of All Timber Products by Pressure Processes, 2003. (Withdrawn standard)

AWPA C2, Standard for the Preservative Treatment of Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties, and Mine Ties by Pressure Processes, 2002.

AWPA C3, Piles— Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C4, Poles— Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C9, Plywood— Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C14, Wood for Highway Construction — Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C15, Wood for Commercial-Residential Construction — Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C16, Wood Used on Farms — Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C22, Lumber and Plywood for Permanent Wood Foundations — Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C23, Round Poles and Posts Used in Building Construction — Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C24, Sawn Timber Piles Used for Residential and Commercial Building, 2003.

AWPA C28, Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Glued Laminated Members and Lamination Before Gluing ofSouthern Pine, Coastal Douglas Fir, Hemfir, and Western Hemlock by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA C31, Lumber Used Out of Contact with the Ground and Continuously Protected from Liquid Water—Treatment by PressureProcesses, 2002.

AWPA C33, Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Composite Lumber by Pressure Processes, 2003.

AWPA M4, Standard for the Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products, 2006 2011 .

AWPA P1/P13, Standard for Creosote Preservative, 2006 2013 .

AWPA P2, Standard for Creosote Solutions, 2006 2013 .

AWPA P5, Standard for Waterborne Preservatives, 2006 2014 .

AWPA P8, Standard for Oil-borne Preservatives, 2006 2014 .

AWPA P9, Standards for Solvents and Formulations for Organic Preservative Systems, 2006 2010 .




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2.3.14 BHMA Publications.

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th floor, New York, NY 10017-6603.

ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Exit Devices, 2008 2014 .

ANSI/BHMA A156.10, Power Operated Pedestrian Doors , 2011.

ANSI/ BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2007 2013 .

ANSI/BHMA A156.27, Power and Manual Operated Revolving Doors , 2011.

ANSI/BHMA A156.38, Low Energy Power Operated Sliding and Folding Doors , 2014.




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2.3.15 CGSB Publications.

Canadian General Standards Board, CGSB Sales Centre Place du Portage III, 6B1 , 11 Laurier St., Gatineau, PQ Quebec , KiA1G6, Canada K1A 1G6 .

37-GP-52M, Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, Sheet Applied, Elastomeric, 2005.

37-GP-56M, Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and Reinforced for Roofing, 1985. (Withdrawn 2013)

CAN/CGSB-37.54, Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, 1995. (Withdrawn 2012)




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2.3.16 Composite Panel Association Publications.

Composite Panel Association, Composite Wood Council, 18922 Premiere Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1574 19465 DeerfieldAvenue, Suite 306, Leesburg, VA 20176 .

ANSI/AHA CPA A135.4, Basic Hardboard, 2004 2012 .

ANSI/AHA CPA A135.5, Prefinished Hardboard Paneling, 2004 2012 .

ANSI/AHA CPA A135.6, Hardboard Siding, 2006 2012 .




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2.3.17 DASMA Publications.

Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association, International, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851.

ANSI/DASMA 107, Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic Insulation, 2004, revised 2012 .




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2.3.18 EIMA Publications.

EIFS Industry Members Association, 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270, Morrow, GA 30260 513 Broad Street, Suite 210,Falls Church, VA 22046-3257 .

ANSI/EIMA 99A, Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), 2001.




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2.3.19 FM Global Publications.

FM Global, 270 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 7500, Johnston, RI 02919-4923.

FM Approval 4411, Insulated Wall Constructions, 1974.

FM Approval 4435, Approval Standard for Roof Perimeter Flashing Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems , 20042013 .

FM Approval 4450, Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Steel Deck Roofs, 1989.

FM Approval 4470, Approval Standard for Single-Ply, Polymer-modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-up Roof (BUR) and Liquid AppliedRoof Covers for use in Class I and Non-combustible Roof Deck Construction, 2010.

FM Approval 4471, Approval Standard for Class 1 Panel Roofs, 2010.

ANSI/ FM Approval 4473, Test Standard for Impact Resistance Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by Impacting with Freezer IceBalls, 2011.

FM Approval 4474, Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Using Static Positive and/orNegative Differential Pressures, 2010.

ANSI/ FM Approval 4880, American National Standard for Evaluating Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, PlasticInterior Finish Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems, Interior or Exterior Finish Systems Class 1Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials, or Coatings and Exterior Wall Systems ,2007 2010 .




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2.3.21 GA Publications.

Gypsum Association, 810 First Street, NE, #510, Washington, DC 20002 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 480, Hyattsville, MD 20782 .

GA-216, Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, 2004 2013 .

GA-600, Fire Resistance Design Manual Sound Control , 2006 2012 .




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2.3.22 HPVA Publications.

Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, P.O. Box 2789 1825 Michael Faraday Drive , Reston, VA 20195 20190 .

ANSI/HPVA HP-1, American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, 2004, reapproved 2010 .




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2.3.23 IAPMO Publications.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut 4755 E. Philadelphia Street,Ontario , CA 91789 91761 .

UMC, Uniform Mechanical Code, 2012.

UPC, Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012.




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2.3.24 ICC Publications.

International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070.

ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009.

ICC 600, Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions, 2013.

IRC, International Residential Code, 2015.




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2.3.25 IME Publications.

Institute of Makers of Explosives, 1120 19th Street, NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20036–3605.

Safety Library Publication No. IME SLP 2, “The American Table of Distances,” June 1991.




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2.3.26 NAAMM Publications.

National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, 8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60603 800Roosevelt Rd. Bldg. C, Suite 132, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 .

ANSI/NAAMM FP 1001, Guide Specifications for Design of Metal Flagpoles Manual, 2007.




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2.3.27 NCMA Publications.

National Concrete Masonry Association, 13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA 20171.

Design Manual for Segmental Retaining Walls, 2000 3rd edition, 2010 .




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2.3.28 PCA Publications.

Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077-1083.

PCA 100, Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2007 2012 .




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2.3.29 PTI Publications.

Post-Tensioning Institute, 8601 North Black Canyon Highway, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021 38800 Country Club Drive, FarmingtonHills, MI 48331 .

PTI DC10.1, Design and Construction of Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Ground Slabs-On-Ground , 3rd edition, 2004, errata 2010 .




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2.3.31 SDI Publications.

Steel Deck Institute, PO Box 25, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 P.O. Box 426, Glenshaw, PA 15116 .

ANSI/SDI-C, Standard for Composite Steel Floor Deck – Slabs, 2010 2017 .

ANSI/SDI-NC, Standard for Non-Composite Steel Floor Deck, 2010 2017 .

ANSI/SDI-QA/QC, Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Installation of Steel Deck , 2017.

ANSI/SDI-RD, Standard for Steel Roof Deck, 2011 2017 .




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2.3.32 SJI Publications.

Steel Joist Institute, 1173B London Links Drive, Forest, VA 24551 234 W. Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29501 .

SJI CJ, Standard Specifications for Composite Steel Joist, CJ-Series, 2010 2015 .

SJI JG, Standard Specifications for Joist Girders , 2010.

SJI K, Standard Specifications for Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series , 2010.

SJI LH/DLH, Standard Specification for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-Series and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, DLH-Series , 2010.

SJI-100, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series, DLH-Series Open Web Steel Joists and for Joist Girders , 2015.




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2.3.34 SFPA/ SPC Publications.

Southern Forest Products Association, 6660 Riverside Drive, Suite 212, Matarie, LA 70003 / Southern Pine Council, P.O. Box641700, Kenner 2900 Indiana Avenue, Kenner , LA 70064-1700 70065 .

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SPRI, 77 Rumford Avenue 465 Waverly Oaks Road , Suite 3B 421 , Waltham, MA 02453 02452 .

ANSI/SPRI /FM Approval 4435 ES-1, Wind Design Guide Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems,2003 2011 .

ANSI/SPRI RP-4, Wind Design Standard for Ballasted Single-Ply Roofing Systems, 2002 2013 .




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2.3.36 TIA Publications.

Telecommunications Industry Association, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201.

ANSI/TIA/EIA-222-F TIA-222-G , Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Structures,1996 (R2003). 2005,Addendum 4, 2014. (Supercedes ANSI/TIA/EIA 222-F)




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2.3.37 TPI Publications.

Truss Plate Institute, Inc., 583 D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53719 218 North Lee St., Suite 312, Alexandria, VA 22314 .

ANSI/TPI 1, National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, 2002 2007, errata 2011 .




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2.3.38 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/ UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies, 2009 2015 .

ANSI/ UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies , 2008, Revised 2009 revised 2015 .

ANSI/ UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies , 2009 2015 .

ANSI/ UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms , 2006, Revised revised 2012.

ANSI/ UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2011 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, 1999, Revised 2010 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, 2012 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2012 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 555C, Standard for Ceiling Dampers, 2006, Revised 2010 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2012 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies, 2006, Revised 2009 revised 2013 .

ANSI/ UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , 2008, Revised 2010 revised 2013 .

ANSI/ UL 790, Standard for Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, Revised 2008 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 2006, Revised 2011 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 2009, Revised revised 2013.

ANSI/ UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions, 2007 2013 .

ANSI/ UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings, 2008, Revised 2011 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised revised 2013.

ANSI/ UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems, 2012.

UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006.

ANSI/ UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, Revised 2010 revised 2015 .

UL 2218, Standard for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials, 2010.

ANSI/ UL 2390, Standard for Tests for Wind Resistant Asphalt Shingles with Sealed Tabs , 2003, Revised revised 2009.

CAN/ULC S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings and MiscellaneousMaterials and Assemblies, 2010.




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2.3.39 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Federal Specification UUB-790a, Specification for Building Paper, Vegetable Fiber: Kraft, Waterproofed, Water Repellent, and FiberResistant, 1992.

FEMA 356, Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 2000. (Superceded by ASCE 41)

Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 40, “Importation, Manufacture, Distribution and Storage of Explosive Materials.”

Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 35 and Part 36, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1192.

U.S. Department of Justice, 2010 ADA Standards, September 15, 2010.

USDOC Voluntary Product Standard PS 1, U.S. Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Structural Plywood, 1995 2009 .

USDOC Voluntary Product Standard PS 2, Performance Standard for Wood-based Structural-Use Panels, 1992 2004 .

USDOC Voluntary Product Standard PS 20, American Softwood Lumber Standard, 1999 2010 .

CPSC, 16 CFR 1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials, 1977.

CPSC, 16 CFR 1209, Interim Safety Standard for Cellulose Insulation, 1979.

CPSC, 16 CFR 1404, Cellulose Insulation, 1979.




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2.3.40 WRI/CRSI Publications.

Wire Reinforcement Institute, 301 East Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45839-0450 942 E. Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 .

TF 700-R, Design of Slab-on-Ground Foundations Slabs-on-Ground , 1996 2007 .




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2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.




NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 edition.


NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2013 2017edition.

NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, 2013 edition.



NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011 2015 edition.


NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2015 edition.

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

NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 140, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, andProduction Locations, 2013 edition.

NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, 2016 edition.


NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2015 edition.



NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance–RatedAssemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels, 2013 edition.

NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 318, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, 2015 edition.


NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code, 2013 edition.

NFPA 501, Standard on Manufactured Housing, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2015 edition.



NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2013 edition.



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First Revision No. 7502-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 3.3 ]

3.3.617 Steel Storage Rack.

A framework or assemblage comprised of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members that is intended for storage ofmaterials.




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3.3.33 Animal Housing Facility.

Area of a building or structure, including interior and adjacent exterior spaces, where animals are fed, rested, worked, exercised,treated, exhibited, or used for production. [ 150, 2015] (BLD-FUN)




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3.3.151 Delayed Action Closer.

Self-closing device that incorporates a delay prior to the initiation of closing. Delayed action closers are mechanical devices withan adjustable delay. (BLD-MEA)




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3.3.222.4* Interior Wall Finish.

The interior finish of columns, fixed or movable walls, and fixed or movable partitions. (BLD-INT)



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3.3.445.1* Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy.

An occupancy used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis,one or more of the following: (1) treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation underemergency conditions without the assistance of others; (2) anesthesia that renders the patients incapable of taking action forself-preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others; (3) emergency or urgent care treatment for patientswho, due to the nature of their injury or illness, are incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditionswithout the assistance of others. (BLD-HEA)


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3.3.495* Plastic.

Any of a wide range of natural or synthetic organic materials of high molecular weight that can be formed by pressure, heat,extrusion, and other methods into desired shapes. [921, 2014] (BLD-SCM)

3.3.495.1* Cellular or Foamed Plastic.

A heterogeneous system comprised of not less than two phases, one of which is a continuous, polymeric, organic material, and thesecond of which is deliberately introduced for the purpose of distributing gas in voids throughout the material. (BLD-INT)

3.3.495.2 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic.

Plastic material containing not less than 20 percent by weight glass fiber that imparts some mechanical properties superior to thoseof the base resin. (BLD-SCM)

3.3.495.3 Light-Transmitting Plastic.

Plastic material that is used to transmit light into structures. (BLD-SCM)

3.3.495.4 Plastic Composite.

A generic designation that refers to wood/plastic composites and plastic lumber. (BLD-SCM)

3.3.495.5 Plastic Lumber.

A manufactured product made primarily of plastic materials (filled or unfilled), which is generally rectangular in cross section.(BLD-SCM)

3.3.495.6 Wood/Plastic Composite.

A composite material made primarily from wood or cellulose-based materials and plastic. (BLD-SCM)



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3.3.502 Power Doors.

3.3.502.1* Low Energy Power-Operated Door.

Swinging, sliding, or folding door that opens automatically upon an action by a pedestrian, closes automatically, and operates withdecreased forces and decreased speeds.

3.3.502.2 Power-Assisted Door.

Swinging door that opens by reduced pushing or pulling force on the door operating hardware, closes automatically after thepushing or pulling force is released, and functions with decreased forces.

3.3.502.3* Power-Operated Door.

Swinging, sliding, or folding door that opens automatically when approached by a pedestrian or opens automatically upon anaction by a pedestrian, closes automatically, and includes provisions to prevent entrapment.



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Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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3.3.571 Self-Preservation Capability (Health Care and Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies).

The ability of a patient to act on an innate desire to protect oneself from harm without staff intervention.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term "self-preservation capability" is used the health care and ambulatory health care occupancy chapters. Theproposed definition captures the important aspects on which the related requirements are predicated.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.


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Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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3.3.633.11* Parking Structure.

A building, structure, or portion thereof used for the parking, storage, or both, of motor vehicles. [88A,2011 2015 ] (BLD-IND)

3.3.633.11.1 Assisted Mechanical Type Parking Structure.

A parking structure that uses lifts or other mechanical devices to transport vehicles to the floors of a parking structure, where thevehicles are then parked by a person. [88A,2011 2015 ] (BLD-IND)

3.3.633.11.2 Automated Type Parking Structure.

A parking structure that uses computer controlled machines to store and retrieve vehicles, without drivers, in multi-level storageracks with no floors. [88A,2011 2015 ] (BLD-IND)

3.3.633.11.3 Enclosed Parking Structure.

Any parking structure that is not an open parking structure. [88A,2011 2015 ] (BLD-IND)

3.3.633.11.4 Open Parking Structure.

A parking structure that meets the requirements of 30.8.1.3. (BLD-IND)

3.3.633.11.5 Ramp Type Parking Structure.

A parking structure that utilizes sloped floors for vertical vehicle circulation. [88A,2011 2015 ] (BLD-IND)


Submitter Full Name: BLD-IND


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City:

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Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed Sep 02 10:30:01 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Extract update.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Krantz, Sr., Neal W.

Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto


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Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Golinveaux, James E.

Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey

Kobelski, Richard J.

Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd


Lozano-Rosales, Roberto


Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot

Saric, Jr., Marko J.

Sheldon, Steven A.

Skinker, Cleveland B.

Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold

CGA did not develop a consensus position.


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3.3.633.16* Underground Structure.

A structure or portions of a structure in which the floor level is located more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level of with an exitdischarge. (BLD-IND)



FR-5013_A.3.3.628.16.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The proposed change clarifies the definition of underground structure and the application of Section 31.2 as well as preventscertain structures from being considered as an underground structure where the code does not intend for them to beconsidered as one. In addition, the new annex text prevents certain structures from being considered as an undergroundstructure where the code does not intend for them to be considered as one.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.



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Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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First Revision No. 6109-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 4.5.5.3 ]

4.5.5.4

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




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Currently NFPA 241 is only referenced for health care and ambulatory health care occupancies, and even there only in part.NFPA 241 directly relates to the goals and objectives of NFPA 5000. The occupancy chapters should have a place in the corechapters where they can reference users for compliance with NFPA 241.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.


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Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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6.2.1.1

Multiple occupancies, as defined in 6.2.2.1, shall comply with the requirements of 6.2.1 and one of the following:

(1) Subsection Mixed occupancies — 6.2.1 6.2.3

(2) Subsection 6.2.3 , mixed occupancy requirements, or Separated occupancies — 6.2.4, separated occupancy requirements




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The reformatting clarifies which provision are applicable.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.


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Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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6.2.4 Separated Occupancies.

(See also 6.2.1.2.)

6.2.4.1

Where separated occupancies are provided, each part of the building comprising a distinct occupancy, as described in this chapter,shall be completely separated from other occupancies by fire-resistive assemblies barriers , as specified in 6.2.4.2 through 6.2.4.5,Table 6.2.4.1.1(a), and Table 6.2.4.1.1(b).


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6.2.4.1.1


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Separation of occupancies having high hazard contents shall also be in accordance with 34.3.2.3 and 34.2.5.2, except asotherwise permitted by 6.2.4.7.

Table 6.2.4.1.1(a) Required Fire Resistance–Rated Separations for Separated Occupancies (hr)†, Part 1

OccupancyAssembly

≤300

Assembly>300 to ≤

1000Assembly

>1000 Educational

DayCare >

12Clients

Day-CareHomes

HealthCare

AmbulatoryHealthCare

Detentionand

Correctional

One- andTwo-

FamilyDwellings

Lodgingor

RoomingHouses

Assembly≤300

0 0 2 2 2 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Assembly>300 to≤1000

0 2 2 2 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Assembly>1000

2 2 2 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Educational 2 2 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Day Care>12 Clients

1 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Day-CareHomes 2‡ 2 2‡ 2 2

Health Care 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡

AmbulatoryHealth Care 2‡ 2 2

DetentionandCorrectional

2‡ 2‡

One- andTwo-FamilyDwellings

1

Lodging orRoomingHouses

†Minimum Fire Resistance Rating. The fire resistance rating is permitted to be reduced by 1 hour, but in no case to less than 1 hour,where the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 55.3.1.1(1) andelectrically supervised in accordance with 55.3.2.

‡ The 1-hour reduction due to the presence of sprinklers in accordance with the double-dagger footnote is not permitted.

Table 6.2.4.1.1(b) Required Fire Resistance–Rated Separations for Separated Occupancies (hr)†, Part 2

OccupancyHotels andDormitories

ApartmentBuildings

Boardand

Care,Small

Boardand

Care,Large Mercantile

Mercantile,Covered

MallConcourse

Mercantile,Bulk Retail Business

Industrial,Low

Hazard Industrial

Storage,Low

Hazard Storage

Assembly≤300

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 3

Assembly>300 to≤1000

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

Assembly>1000

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

Educational 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3

Day Care>12 Clients

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3

Day-CareHomes

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3

Health Care 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 3 2‡ 2‡ 3 2‡ 3

AmbulatoryHealth Care

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 3

DetentionandCorrectional

2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 2‡ 3 3 2‡ 3 2‡ 3


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OccupancyHotels andDormitories

ApartmentBuildings

Boardand

Care,Small

Boardand

Care,Large Mercantile

Mercantile,Covered

MallConcourse

Mercantile,Bulk Retail Business

Industrial,Low

Hazard Industrial

Storage,Low

Hazard Storage

One- andTwo-FamilyDwellings

2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

Lodging orRoomingHouses

2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

Hotels andDormitories

2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

ApartmentBuildings

2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

Board andCare, Small

1 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3

Board andCare, Large

2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3

Mercantile 0 3 2 2 2 2 2

Mercantile,CoveredMallConcourse

3 2 3 3 2 3

Mercantile,Bulk Retail

2 3 3 2 2

Business 2 2 2 2

Industrial,Low Hazard

0 1 2

Industrial 1 2

Storage,Low Hazard

1

Storage

† Minimum Fire Resistance Rating. The fire resistance rating is permitted to be reduced by 1 hour, but in no case to less than 1 hour,where the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 55.3.1.1(1) andelectrically supervised in accordance with 55.3.2.

‡ The 1-hour reduction due to the presence of sprinklers in accordance with the double-dagger footnote is not permitted.

6.2.4.2

Occupancy separations separation fire barriers shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8.

6.2.4.3

The fire barrier minimum fire resistance rating specified in Table 6.2.4.1.1(a) and Table 6.2.4.1.1(b) shall be permitted to bereduced by 1 hour, but in no case shall it be reduced to less than 1 hour, where the building is protected throughout by an approvedautomatic sprinkler system in accordance with 55.3.1.1(1) and electrically supervised in accordance with 55.3.2, unless prohibitedby the double-dagger footnote entries in the tables.

6.2.4.4

Occupancy separations separation fire barriers shall be vertical, horizontal, or both or, when necessary, of such other form asrequired to provide complete separation between occupancy divisions in the building.

6.2.4.5

Where the occupancy separation is horizontal, structural members supporting the separation shall be protected by an equivalentfire-resistive construction.

6.2.4.6

The type of construction required for the building shall be determined in accordance with Section 7.4.

6.2.4.7

Where the occupancy separation is horizontal, structural members supporting the separation shall be protected by an equivalentfire-resistive construction.

6.2.4.8

The type of construction required for the building shall be determined in accordance with Section 7.4.

6.2.4.9*

Each separated portion of the building shall comply with the requirements for the occupancy therein.


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6.2.4.10

Where permitted in Chapters 15 through 31 and 33, atrium walls shall be permitted to serve as part of the separation required by6.2.4.1 for creating separated occupancies on a story-by-story basis, provided all of the following are met:

(1) The atrium is separated from adjacent areas by walls that are smoke partitions in accordance with Section 8.10.

(2) Doors in the smoke partitions required by 6.2.4.7(a) are equipped with positive latching hardware.

(3) The atrium meets the provisions of 8.12.3.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term 'fire barrier' needs to be used consistently for coordination with the terminology and requirements of Chapter 8for such assemblies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo


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Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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6.4.2.10 Animal Housing Facilities.

Building or structures where animals are fed, rested, worked, exercised, treated, exhibited, or used for production shall beconstructed in accordance with NFPA 150 .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The new provision for Animal Housing Facilities is a more general form of, and replacement for, 6.4.2.56 RacetrackFacilities relative to buildings housing animals. With this addition, current 6.4.2.56 is being deleted.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.


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McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


Jacoby, David J.

I have a note for a similar annex note that was added to 101 to address when this applies


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6.4.2.57 Racetrack Facilities.

Buildings and structures provided at racetracks, including those containing stalls for housing horses, human sleeping quarters,feed rooms, tack rooms, equipment storage rooms, blacksmith shops, kitchens, mechanical equipment rooms, and toilet facilitiesshall be constructed in accordance with NFPA 150 , Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities .




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Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

A new 6.2.4.9 for Animal Housing Facilities is being added. It is a more general form of, and replacement for, 6.4.2.56Racetrack Facilities relative to buildings housing animals. With the addition of new 6.2.4.9, current 6.4.2.56 can be deleted.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.


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Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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Global FR-6108

7.2.5.6.8 Exterior Nonbearing Walls.

Exterior nonbearing walls tested shall be permitted when tested in accordance with, and meeting the conditions of acceptance of,either one of the following: NFPA 285 , Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of ExteriorNon-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components , shall be permitted.

(1) NFPA 285

(2) FM Approval 4880, Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials or Coatings andExterior Wall Systems


Submitter Full Name: BLD-BLC


Street Address:

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Zip:

Submittal Date: Tue Jul 28 15:09:36 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This proposed code change offers a nationally accepted fire test (ANSI/FM 4880) as an alternative to NFPA 285. Asevidenced by a peer reviewed journal article (SFPE) and Phase 1 of an FPRF study, ANSI/FM 4880 is a more stringent testthan NFPA 285 so there is no reason to question the adequacy of ANSI/FM 4880. ANSI/FM 4880 is already referenced inH.1.2.11.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Cutrer, Peter S.

Heiza, Khaled

Affirmative All


Battalora, Raymond J.

Collins, David S.

Day, Richard L.

Dopart, Alan J.

Ferro, Paul


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Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Grant, Kurtis

Holland, Joseph T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Johnson, Aaron

Lovell, Vickie J.

McElvaney, Joe

McKeon, Thomas W.

Schiffer, Brad

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


Davis, Richard J.

Reference should be to ANSI/FM 4880. Full title page will be sent to NFPA staff.

Koffel, William E.

It is not clear why this was only done for Type IV construction. It would seem that it should also be included in Type I, Type II, and Type IIIconstruction. Also, the verbiage should be improved in that it implies that all nonbearing exterior walls need to be tested to one of thestandards. The verbiage in 7.2.3.2.12 seems to better state the intent (with the technical modification to add the FM standard).


Alfawakhiri, Farid

The proposal inappropriately dilutes and messes the acceptance criteria for exterior walls without providing field evidence to demonstrate anyshortcomings of current criteria. The committee statement is not entirely correct about the stringency of FM 4880 compared to NFPA 285. FM4880 is not "a more stringent test" in all of the relevant aspects, and no technical justification was provided for the increased and the reducedstringency in all aspects of the test. FM 4880 is by far not similar to NFPA 285, so it is inappropriate as an alternative to NFPA 285.


Other committee members have raised valid questions about this proposal. It needs further study.

Molina, Renato R.

The FM standard has a different approach for fire exposure. Further study should be conducted.

Woods, Luke C.

This proposal lists FM 4880 as an alternate to NFPA 285, and for the purposes of this section, would present them as equivalent. There is nodata submitted with this proposal to demonstrate or suggest that all products and wall systems complying with FM4880 would also complywith NFPA 285 as currently referenced in the Code. While each of the test methods have their own merits, with some common overlap, themethods are substantially different with different criteria and exposures. In addition, when an assembly is tested to these methods, there maybe different failure modes that could occur. For example, FM 4880 strictly looks at the propagation of flame across the exterior face of theassembly, but it does not consider the internal performance of the wall assembly, as does NFPA 285. NFPA 285 evaluates the performanceof the exterior wall assembly from a variety of perspectives beyond just the exterior facing surface, including but not limited to, the materials,components and geometry within the concealed space of the wall assembly and window detail. For these reasons I do not believe it isjustified to include this newly added test method in this section and therefore support a negative vote.


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7.4.3.6.5 Enclosed Parking Structures with Occupancies Above.

A basement or first story above grade plane of a building shall be considered as a separate and distinct building for the purpose ofdetermining the limitation on number of stories and construction type, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The basement or first story above grade plane shall be of Type I construction and shall be separated from the building abovewith a horizontal assembly having a minimum 3-hour fire resistance rating.

(2) Shaft, stairway, ramp, or escalator enclosures through the horizontal assembly shall comply with either of the followingconditions:

(a) The enclosures shall have not less than a 2-hour fire resistance rating with opening protectives in accordance with Table8.7.2.2.

(b) Where the walls below the horizontal assembly have a minimum 3-hour fire resistance rating with opening protectives asrequired for walls forming a 3-hour fire barrier, the enclosure walls extending above the horizontal assembly shall bepermitted to have a 1-hour fire resistance rating, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

i. The building above the horizontal assembly is not required to be of Type I construction.

ii. The enclosure connects less than four stories above the horizontal assembly.

iii. The enclosure opening protectives above the horizontal assembly have a minimum 1-hour fire protection rating.

(3) The building above the horizontal assembly shall contain only business, mercantile, storage, or residential occupancies orassembly occupancies having an assembly room with an occupant load of less than 300.

(4) The building below the horizontal assembly shall be an enclosed or open parking structure used for the parking and storage ofprivate motor vehicles, unless otherwise permitted by the following:

(a) Entry lobbies, mechanical rooms, and similar uses incidental to the operation of the building shall be permitted.

(b) Business, mercantile, and assembly occupancies having an assembly room with an occupant load of less than 300 shallbe permitted in addition to those uses incidental to the operation of the building (including storage areas), provided thatthe entire structure below the horizontal assembly is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervisedautomatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

(5) The maximum building height in feet shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 7.4.1 for the least restrictive type ofconstruction involved.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The committee agrees with the change but for the main reason that it clarifies the intent of the code.


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention


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Not Returned

Cutrer, Peter S.

Heiza, Khaled

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid


Collins, David S.

Davis, Richard J.

Day, Richard L.

Dopart, Alan J.


Ferro, Paul

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Grant, Kurtis

Holland, Joseph T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Johnson, Aaron

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McElvaney, Joe

McKeon, Thomas W.

Molina, Renato R.

Schiffer, Brad

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.

Woods, Luke C.


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7.5.2 Residential Sprinkler Increase.

For buildings classified as residential occupancies provided with an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system inaccordance with NFPA 13R, the allowable height for nonsprinklered buildings shall be permitted to be increased by 20 ft (6100mm 6.1 m ), and the allowable number of stories for nonsprinklered buildings shall be permitted to be increased by one story,provided that the building height does not exceed 60 ft (18 m) in height above grade plane, and the number of stories above gradeplane does not exceed four.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Intent of the revision is to correlate the revised wording in the 2013 edition of NFPA 13R under its Scope 1.1 with NFPACodes that reference NFPA 13R.

Correlation of the NFPA 5000 with the scope of NFPA 13R will make the codes user friendly and will not leave room formisinterpretation of the requirements for application of NFPA 13R.

2013 NFPA 13R Section 1.1 now states:

"This standard shall cover the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against fire hazards inresidential occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18 m) in height abovegrade plane."


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Cutrer, Peter S.

Heiza, Khaled

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid


Collins, David S.

Davis, Richard J.

Day, Richard L.

Dopart, Alan J.


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Ferro, Paul

Frable, David W.

Grant, Kurtis

Holland, Joseph T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Johnson, Aaron

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McElvaney, Joe

McKeon, Thomas W.

Molina, Renato R.

Schiffer, Brad

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.

Woods, Luke C.


Francis, Sam W.

change to read; the highest point of the roof shall not exceed 60 ft. above the lowest level of fire department access.


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First Revision No. 3506-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Chapter 8 [Title Only] ]

Fire-Resistive Materials and Construction Features of Fire Protection




Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 30 18:39:32 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Consistent with title in NFPA 101 and inclusive of provisions found in the Chapter.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Francis, Sam W.

Gerdes, Ralph D.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.


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McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.




In another code, fire resistance was changed to 'fire and smoke protection features'. While I agree with the proposal to move to fire protectionfeatures, this proposal does nothing to address other types of protection afforded by fire resistance rated construction. The chapter is fireresistance first. However, what about Smoke? Germs? Water? Air? Please recirculate with an additional name. Otherwise, someone will haveto propose a new chapter for smoke resistant construction.


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8.1.2.3* Wall Marking and Identification.

For other than existing assemblies, where there is an accessible concealed floor, floor/ceiling, or attic space, fire walls, firebarriers, smoke barriers, and smoke partitions shall be permanently identified with signs or stenciling in the concealed space andshall comply with all of the following:

(1) Be located in accessible concealed floor, floor/ceiling, or attic spaces

(2) Be located within 15 ft (4572 mm) of the end of each wall and at intervals not exceeding 30 ft (9144 mm) measuredhorizontally along the wall or partition

(3) Include lettering not less than 3 in. (76 mm) in height with a minimum 3 ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) stroke in a contrasting color

(4) Identify the wall type and its fire resistive rating as applicable



5000_A.8.1.2.3.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This proposal supports the concept covered by Public Input 119 and 121 for marking fire and smoke rated walls. Itclarifies the following points:

The requirements are placed in the general section in Chapter 8 so they are applicable for fire barriers, smoke barriers,and smoke partitions.

Wall markings are only required for assemblies covered by NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.

The markings are only required for walls that have accessible concealed spaces, and the markings are to be provided inthe concealed spaces.

Response Message:


Public Input No. 121-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.8.2.1.1]

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

18 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.


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Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



Francis, Sam W.

I have not seen any data or even anecdotal information suggesting these marking systems have demonstrably improved fire safety.


The marking of barriers is imperative to long term fire safety for building occupants. Without markings, those working above ceilings have noidea whether the wall provides fire or smoke resistance. The markings set up the inspection and maintenance for the assemblies for thebuilding's life cycle. If markings make no difference, why do hotels mark sprinklers with a sign saying, 'don't hang anything here'? Tocommunicate with those who may not know what the sprinkler is or does. Fire Resistance is a technical trade that the other 20+ buildingtrades may not understand. Without signage, they will not know to not put holes in these walls...nor will they know to notify management ifthey are breached.


Devlin, John F.

This requirement would lead one to believe that if one found a barrier / partition that was not properly maintained then it is because signage /markings are not present. A knowledgeable person would likely conclude that the reasons for violations of these barriers / partitions are oftenmany and not necessarily because there was no signage / markings. NFPA 1 already provides reasonable guidance for persons conductingbuilding inspections. Requiring these signs / markings is not necessary and will likely not provide any significant improvement in the perceivedproblem it is attempting to remedy.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

I agree with Mr. Delvin.


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First Revision No. 3513-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 8.2.3.3.2 ]

8.2.4 Smoke Barrier Used as a Fire Barrier.

A smoke barrier shall be permitted to be used as a fire barrier, provided that it meets the applicable requirements of Sections 8.2through 8.9 .




Street Address:

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Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 8.11 currently contains text for fire barriers used as smoke barriers. New language clarifies the application of theCode for those smoke barriers that are also designed and required to comply with the provisions for fire-resistance ratedconstruction. Consistent language is also being added to NFPA 101.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

18 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.


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Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.



Devlin, John F.

The proposed section is not necessary because a fire barrier is designed to restrict the passage of smoke; accordingly, by performancerequirements it is also a smoke barrier.

Francis, Sam W.

old language is better. I can use an unrated wall built to Fire Wall specifications as a fire barrier. THis is just goofy.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

I agree with Mr. Delvin and Mr. Francis.

Shino, Gregory K.

The addition is redundant since smoke barriers utilized as fire barriers must comply with Section 8.4 and 8.11.


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First Revision No. 3515-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 8.7, 8.8, 8.9 ]

8.7 Opening Protectives.

8.7.1 Fire Doors and Fire Windows. General.

Where required doors and windows serve as opening protectives, they shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 80 , Standardfor Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives . Every opening in a fire barrier shall be protected to limit the spread of fire andrestrict the movement of smoke from one side of the fire barrier to the other.


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8.7.2 Minimum Fire Protection Rating.


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Opening protectives shall have a minimum fire protection rating as specified in Table 8.7.2 .

Table 8.7.2 Minimum Fire Ratings for Opening Protectives in Fire Resistance–Rated Assemblies and Fire Rated GlazingMarkings

Component

Wallsand

Partitions(hr)

Fire DoorAssemblies

(hr)

DoorVisionPanel

MaximumSize

(in. 2 ) h

Fire RatedGlazingMarking

Door VisionPanel

Minimum SideLight/Transom

Assembly Rating (hr)

Fire Rated GlazingMarking Side

Light/Transom Panel

Minimum Fire Rated

Windows Rating c,e

(hr)

Fire

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Firprotec

Elevatorhoistways 2 1 1 ⁄2

155 sq.

in. fD-H-90 orD-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP

1 1

155 sq.

in. fD-H-60 orD-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP

Elevatorlobby (per7.2.13.4) 1 1

100 sq.

in. c

≤100 sq.in.,D-H-T-60 or

D-H-W-60 h NP 1 NP D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP

>100 sq.in.,

D-H-W-60 h

Verticalshafts(includingstairways,exits andrefusechutes 2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize

testedD-H-90 orD-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP

1 1

Maximumsize


Replacementpanels inexistingverticalshafts 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄3

Maximumsize

testedD-20 orD-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-

Fire barriers 3 3

100 sq.

in. c

≤100 sq.in.,D-H-180 or

D-H-W-180 h NP 3 NP D-H-W-180 NP 3 NP

>100 sq.in.,

D-H-W-180 h

2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize


1 3 ⁄4

Maximumsize

tested dD-H-45 orD-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 d 3 ⁄4 d D-H-45 D-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-

1 ⁄2 1 ⁄3

Maximumsize

testedD-20 orD-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-

Horizontalexits 2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize


Horizontalexits servedby bridgesbetweenbuildings

2 3 ⁄4

Maximumsize

tested d

D-H-45 orD-H-W-45

3 ⁄4 d 3 ⁄4 d D-H-45 D-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-

Exit access

corridors a 1 1 ⁄3Maximum

sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 D- H-45 D-H-W-20 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-

1 ⁄2 1 ⁄3Maximum

sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-

Smoke

barriers a 1 1 ⁄3Maximum

sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 D-H-45 D-H-W-20 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-


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Component

Wallsand

Partitions(hr)

Fire DoorAssemblies

(hr)

DoorVisionPanel

MaximumSize

(in. 2 ) h

Fire RatedGlazingMarking

Door VisionPanel



Fire Rated GlazingMarking Side

Light/Transom Panel

Minimum Fire Rated

Windows Rating c,e

(hr)

Fire

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Firprotec

Smokepartitionsa,b


sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-

NP: Not permitted.

a. Fire doors are not required to have a hose stream test per NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ;ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ; or ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of DoorAssemblies .

b. For residential board and care, see 32.2.3.1 and 33.2.3.1.

c. Fire resistance rated glazing tested to NFPA 251 shall be permitted in the maximum size tested ( see 8.3.3.7 ).

d. Maximum area of individual exposed lights shall be 1296 in. 2 (0.84 m 2 ) with no dimension exceeding 54 in. (1.37 m) unlessotherwise tested. [ 80: Table 4.4.5 Note b and 80: 4.4.5.1].

e. Fire-rated glazing in exterior windows shall be marked in accordance with Table 8.3.3.12.

f. See ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators , for additional information.

g. See ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators , for additional information.

h. Note: 1 in. 2 = 0.00064516 m 2 .

8.7.2 Minimum Fire Protection Rating.

8.7.2.1*

Fire protection ratings for products required to comply with Section 8.7 shall be as determined and reported by a nationallyrecognized testing agency in accordance with NFPA 252 ; UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ; UL 10C,Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ; NFPA 257 ; or UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of WindowAssemblies .


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8.7.2.2


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The fire protection rating for opening protectives in fire barriers, fire-rated smoke barriers, and fire-rated smoke partitions shall bein accordance with Table 8.7.2.2 .

Opening protectives shall have a minimum fire protection rating as specified in Table 8.7.2.2 .

Table 8.7.2.2 Minimum Fire Ratings for Opening Protectives in Fire Resistance–Rated Assemblies and Fire-Rated GlazingMarkings

Component

Wallsand

Partitions(hr)

Fire DoorAssemblies

(hr)

DoorVisionPanel

MaximumSize

(in. 2 )

Fire-RatedGlazingMarking

DoorVisionPanel



Fire-Rated GlazingMarking Side

Light/Transom Panel

Minimum Fire-Rated

Windows Rating a, b

(hr)

Fire-RM

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotecti

Elevatorhoistways 2 1 1 ⁄2

155

in. 2 cD-H-90 orD-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP

1 1

155

in. 2 fD-H-60 orD-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP

Elevatorlobby (per7.2.13.4) 1 1

100

in. 2 c

≤100

in. 2 ,D-H-T-60

orD-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP

>100

in. 2 ,D-H-W-60

Verticalshafts(includingstairways,exits, andrefusechutes) 2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize


1 1

Maximumsize


Replacementpanels inexistingverticalshafts 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄3

Maximumsize

testedD-20 orD-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-20

Fire barriers 3 3

100

in. 2 c

≤100

in. 2 ,D-H-180 orD-H-W-180 NP 3 NP D-H-W-180 NP 3 NP

>100

in. 2 ,D-H-W-180

2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize


1 3 ⁄4

Maximumsize

tested dD-H-45 orD-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 d 3 ⁄4 d D-H-45 D-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-45

1 ⁄2 1 ⁄3

Maximumsize

testedD-20 orD-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-20

Horizontalexits 2 1 1 ⁄2

Maximumsize


Horizontalexits servedby bridgesbetweenbuildings

2 3 ⁄4

Maximumsize

tested d

D-H-45 orD-H-W-45

3 ⁄4 d 3 ⁄4 d D-H-45 D-H-W-45 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-45


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Component

Wallsand

Partitions(hr)

Fire DoorAssemblies

(hr)

DoorVisionPanel

MaximumSize

(in. 2 )

Fire-RatedGlazingMarking

DoorVisionPanel



Fire-Rated GlazingMarking Side

Light/Transom Panel

Minimum Fire-Rated

Windows Rating a, b

(hr)

Fire-RM

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotection

Fireresistance

Fireprotecti

Exit access

corridors e 1 1 ⁄3Maximum

sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 D- H-45 D-H-W-20 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-45


sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 D-H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 OH-20

Smoke

barriers e 1 1 ⁄3Maximum

sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 D-H-45 D-H-W-20 3 ⁄4 3 ⁄4 OH-45

Smokepartitionse,f


sizetested

D-20 orD-W-20

1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 D-H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 OH-20

For SI Units, 1 in. 2 = 0.00064516 m 2 .

NP: Not permitted.

a Fire resistance–rated glazing tested to NFPA 251 shall be permitted in the maximum size tested ( see 8.3.3.7 ).

b Fire-rated glazing in exterior windows shall be marked in accordance with Table 8.3.3.12.

c See ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators , for additional information.

d Maximum area of individual exposed lights shall be 1296 in. 2 (0.84 m 2 ), with no dimension exceeding 54 in. (1.37 m) unlessotherwise tested. [ 80: Table 4.4.5 Note b and 80: 4.4.5.1].

e Fire doors are not required to have a hose stream test per NFPA 252 ; UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ;or UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies .

f For residential board and care, see 32.2.3.1 and 33.2.3.1.

8.7.2.3

Openings required to have a fire protection rating by Table 8.7.2.2 shall be protected by approved, listed, and labeled fire doorassemblies and fire window assemblies and their accompanying hardware, including all frames, closing devices, anchorage, andsills in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 80 , except as otherwise specified in this Code .

8.7.3 Fire Doors.

Fire-rated glazing assemblies marked as complying with hose stream requirements (H) shall be permitted in applications that donot require compliance with hose stream requirements. Fire-rated glazing assemblies marked as complying with temperature riserequirements (T) shall be permitted in applications that do not require compliance with temperature rise requirements. Fire-ratedglazing assemblies marked with ratings (XXX) that exceed the ratings required by this Code shall be permitted.

8.7.3.1

Fire door assemblies shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80 .

8.7.3.2

All fire door assemblies shall bear an approved label.

8.7.3.3

The maximum size of the fire doors shall not exceed that specified in NFPA 80 , except as modified by Chapter 11 .

8.7.3.4*

Unless otherwise specified, fire doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing.

8.7.4* Floor Fire Door Closers Assemblies .

8.7.4.1

Unless otherwise specified, fire doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing. Floor fire door assemblies used to protect openingsin fire resistance–rated floors shall be tested in the horizontal position in accordance with NFPA 288 and shall achieve a fireresistance rating not less than the assembly being penetrated.

8.7.4.2

Fire doors used to protect the means of egress shall be self-closing or automatic-closing in accordance with 11.2.1.8.1 . Floor firedoor assemblies shall be listed and labeled.

8.7.5 Initiating Devices. Fire Windows.

Detection devices activating the closer shall conform to NFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code ® .


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8.7.5.1

Fire window assemblies shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80 .

8.7.5.2

All fire window assemblies shall bear an approved label.

8.7.5.3*

Fire window assemblies shall be permitted in fire barriers having a required fire resistance rating of 1 hour or less and shall be ofan approved type with the appropriate fire protection rating for the location in which they are installed.

8.7.6 Fire Door Assemblies and Fire Window Assemblies. Windows in Exterior Walls.

8.7.6.1

Openings required to have a fire protection rating by Table 8.7.2 shall be protected by approved, listed, and labeled fire doorassemblies and fire window assemblies and their accompanying hardware, including all frames, closing devices, anchorage, andsills in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 80 , Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives , except asotherwise specified in this Code . Three-quarter-hour fire protection–rated windows in exterior walls shall be permitted to have an

area not over 84 ft 2 (7.8 m 2 ), with neither the width nor the height exceeding 12 ft (3660 mm).

8.7.6.2

Fire protection ratings for products intended to comply with 8.7.6 shall be as determined and reported by a nationally recognizedtesting agency in accordance with NFPA 252 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies , or NFPA 257 , Standard onFire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies . Fire windows shall be either fixed or automatic-closing.

8.7.6.2.1

NFPA 257 shall evaluate fire protection–rated glazing under positive pressure.

8.7.6.2.2

NFPA 252 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies , or UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of DoorAssemblies , shall evaluate side-hinged or pivoted-swinging doors under positive pressure.

8.7.6.2.3

NFPA 252 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies , shall evaluate doors, other than side-hinged or pivoted-swingingdoors, with the neutral pressure plane no higher than the top of the door.

8.7.6.2.4

All fire door assemblies and fire window assemblies shall bear an approved label.

8.7.7 Opening Protectives. Glazing.

8.7.7.1

Opening protectives in fire walls and fire barrier walls shall have a fire protection rating in accordance with Table 8.7.2 . Glazingmaterials that have been listed and labeled to indicate the type of opening to be protected for fire protection purposes shall bepermitted to be used in approved opening protectives in accordance with their listing and with the maximum sizes tested.

8.7.7.2

Fire door assemblies and fire window assemblies shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80 , Standard for Fire Doors andOther Opening Protectives . Fire-rated glazing assemblies shall be permitted as follows:

(1) Those marked as complying with hose stream requirements (H) shall be permitted in applications that do not requirecompliance with hose stream requirements.

(2) Those marked as complying with temperature rise requirements (T) shall be permitted in applications that do not requirecompliance with temperature rise requirements.

(3) Those marked with ratings that exceed the ratings required by this Code shall be permitted.

Table 8.7.7.2 Marking Fire-Rated Glazing Assemblies

Fire Test Standard Marking Definition of Marking

ASTM E119 or UL 263 W Meets wall assembly criteria

NFPA 257 or UL 9 OH Meets fire window assembly criteria, including the hose stream test

NFPA 252 , UL 10B, or UL10C

D Meets fire door assembly criteria

H Meets fire door assembly hose stream test

T Meets to 450°F (232°C) temperature rise criteria for 30 minutes

XXXThe time, in minutes, of the fire resistance or fire protection rating of the glazingassembly

8.7.7.3

Fire resistance–rated glazing complying with 8.2.2.4.2 shall be permitted in fire doors and fire window assemblies in accordancewith their listings. Fire protection–rated glazing shall be marked in accordance with Table 8.7.2.2 and Table 8.7.7.3, and suchmarking shall be permanently affixed.


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8.7.7.4

The maximum size of fire doors shall not exceed that specified in NFPA 80 , Standard for Fire Doors and Other OpeningProtectives , except as modified by Chapter 11 . Fire protection–rated glazing shall be permitted in fire barriers having a requiredfire resistance rating of 1 hour or less and shall be of an approved type with the appropriate fire protection rating for the location inwhich the barriers are installed.

8.7.7.5*

Glazing in fire window assemblies shall be of a design that has been tested to meet the conditions of acceptance of NFPA 257 orUL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies .

8.7.7.6

Fire protection–rated glazing in fire door assemblies shall be of a design that has been tested to meet the conditions ofacceptance of NFPA 252 ; UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ; or UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure FireTests of Door Assemblies .

8.7.7.7

Fire resistance–rated glazing complying with 8.2.2.4.2 shall be permitted in fire doors and fire window assemblies in accordancewith their listings.

8.7.7.8

Nonsymmetrical fire protection–rated glazing systems shall be tested with each face exposed to the furnace, and the assigned fireprotection rating shall be the shortest duration obtained from the two tests conducted in compliance with NFPA 257 or UL 9,Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies .

8.7.7.9

The total combined area of glazing in fire-rated window assemblies and fire-rated door assemblies used in fire barriers shall notexceed 25 percent of the area of the fire barrier that is common with any room.

8.7.8 Floor Fire Door Assemblies. Sidelights and Transoms.

Glazing used in sidelights and transoms adjacent to 20-minute doors in 1-hour corridor fire barriers shall be tested in accordancewith 8.7.2 , including hose stream, and shall attain a minimum 45-minute fire protection rating.

8.7.8.1

Floor fire door assemblies used to protect openings in fire resistance–rated floors shall be tested in the horizontal position inaccordance with NFPA 288 , Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in FireResistance–Rated Floor Systems , and shall achieve a fire resistance rating not less than the assembly being penetrated.

8.7.8.2

Floor fire door assemblies shall be approved, listed, and labeled.

8.7.9 Use of Wired Glass.

8.7.9.1

Wired glass that is 1 ⁄4 in. (6.3 mm) thick and labeled for fire protection purposes shall be permitted to be used in approvedopening protectives, with the maximum sizes in accordance with their listing.

8.7.9.2

Other glazing materials that have been tested and labeled to indicate the type of opening to be protected for fire protectionpurposes shall be permitted to be used in approved opening protectives in accordance with their listing and with the maximumsizes tested.

8.7.10 Fire Window Assemblies.

Fire window assemblies shall be permitted in fire barriers having a required fire resistance rating of 1 hour or less and shall be ofan approved type with the appropriate fire protection rating for the location in which they are installed.

8.7.11 Windows in Exterior Walls.

8.7.11.1

Three-quarter-hour fire protection-rated windows in exterior walls shall be permitted to have an area not over 84 ft 2 (7.8 m 2 ),with neither the width nor the height exceeding 12 ft (3660 mm).

8.7.11.2

Fire windows shall be either fixed or automatic-closing.

8.7.12 Nonsymmetrical Glazing Systems.

Nonsymmetrical fire protection–rated glazing systems shall be tested with each face exposed to the furnace, and the assigned fireprotection rating shall be the shortest duration obtained from the two tests conducted in compliance with NFPA 257 , Standard onFire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies .

8.7.13 Sidelights and Transoms.

Glazing used in sidelights and transoms adjacent to 20-minute doors in 1-hour corridor fire barriers shall be tested in accordancewith 8.7.6 and shall attain a minimum 45-minute fire protection rating, including hose stream.


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8.7.14 Identification of Fire Protection–Rated Glazing.

Fire protection–rated glazing shall be marked in accordance with Table 8.7.2 and Table 8.7.14 , and such marking shall bepermanently affixed.

Table 8.7.14 Marking Fire-Rated Glazing Assemblies

Fire Test Standard Marking Definition of Marking

ASTM E 119 or ANSI/UL 263 W Meets wall assembly criteria

NFPA 257 or ANSI/UL 9 OH Meets fire window assembly criteria, including the hose stream test

NFPA 252 or UL 10B or ANSI/UL10C

D Meets fire door assembly criteria

H Meets fire door assembly hose stream test

T Meets to 450°F (232°C) temperature rise criteria for 30 minutes

XXXThe time, in minutes, of the fire resistance or fire protection rating of the glazingassembly

8.8 Penetrations.

8.8.1 General.

The provisions of Section 8.8 shall govern the materials and methods of construction used to protect through-penetrations andmembrane penetrations in fire walls, fire barrier walls, and fire resistance–rated horizontal assemblies.

8.8.1.1

The provisions of Section 8.8 shall govern the materials and methods of construction used to protect through-penetrations andmembrane penetrations in fire walls, fire barrier walls, and fire resistance–rated horizontal assemblies.

8.8.1.2

Penetrations shall be installed in accordance with a tested system, and installed and maintained in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

8.8.2* Firestop Systems and Devices Required.

Penetrations for cables, cable trays, conduits, pipes, tubes, combustion vents and exhaust vents, wires, and similar items toaccommodate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and communications systems that pass through a wall, floor, or floor/ceilingassembly constructed as a fire barrier shall be protected by a firestop system or device.

8.8.2.1 Testing.

The firestop system or device shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops , or UL 1479, Standard for Safety for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops , under a minimumpositive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) between the exposed and the unexposed surface of the testassembly. Penetrations for cables, cable trays, conduits, pipes, tubes, combustion vents and exhaust vents, wires, and similaritems to accommodate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and communications systems that pass through a wall, floor, orfloor/ceiling assembly constructed as a fire barrier shall be protected by a firestop system or device.

8.8.2.2 Alternative Requirements. Testing.

The firestop system or device shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops , or UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops , at a minimum positive pressuredifferential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) between the exposed and the unexposed surface of the test assembly.


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8.8.2.2.1

The requirements of 8.8.2 shall not apply where otherwise permitted by any one of the following:

Where penetrations are tested and installed as part of an assembly in accordance with the UL 263, Fire Tests of BuildingConstruction and Materials , and/or ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction andMaterials , rated assembly

Where penetrations through floors are enclosed in a shaft enclosure designed as a fire barrier

Where concrete, grout, or mortar has been used to fill the annular spaces around cast-iron, copper, or steel piping, or steelconduit or tubing, that penetrates one or more concrete or masonry fire resistance–rated assemblies, and the following alsoapply:

The nominal diameter of each penetrating item shall not exceed 6 in. (150 mm)

The opening size shall not exceed 144 in. 2 (92,909 mm 2 )

Thickness of the concrete, grout, or mortar shall be the full thickness of the assembly.

Where firestopping materials are used with the following penetrating items, the penetration is limited to one floor, and thefirestopping material is capable of preventing the passage of flame and hot gases sufficient to ignite cotton waste whensubjected to the time–temperature fire conditions of UL 263, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials , and/orASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials , under a minimum positivepressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) at the location of the penetration for the time period equivalent to therequired fire resistance rating of the assembly penetrated:

Steel, ferrous, or copper cables

Cable or wire with steel jackets

Cast-iron, steel, or copper pipes

Steel conduit or tubing

8.8.2.2.2

The maximum nominal diameter of the penetrating item, as indicated in 8.8.2.2.1 (4)(a) through (d), shall not be greater than 4

in. (100 mm) and shall not exceed an aggregate 100 in. 2 (64,520 mm 2 ) opening in any 100 ft 2 (9.3 m 2 ) of floor or wallarea.

8.8.2.3 F Ratings.

Firestop systems and devices shall have an F rating F rating of at least 1 hour 1 hour , but not less than the required fire resistancerating of the fire barrier penetrated.

8.8.2.4 T Ratings.

Penetrations in fire resistance–rated horizontal assemblies shall be required to have a T rating of at least 1 hour, but not less thanthe fire resistance rating of the horizontal assembly, and shall not be required for either of the following:

A T rating is not required for floor penetrations contained within the cavity of a wall assembly.

A T rating is not required for penetrations through floors or floor assemblies where the penetration is not in direct contactwith combustible material.

8.8.2.4.1

Penetrations in fire resistance–rated horizontal assemblies shall be required to have a T rating of not less than 1 hour, and notless than the fire resistance rating of the horizontal assembly.

8.8.2.4.2

A T rating shall not be required for either of the following:

(1) Floor penetrations contained within the cavity of a wall assembly

(2) Penetrations through floors or floor assemblies where the penetration is not in direct contact with combustible material

8.8.2.5 Alternative Firestop Requirements.


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8.8.2.5.1

The requirements of 8.8.2 shall not apply where otherwise permitted by any one of the following:

(1)

(2) Where penetrations through floors are enclosed in a shaft enclosure designed as a fire barrier

(3) Where concrete, grout, or mortar has been used to fill the annular spaces around cast-iron, copper, or steel piping, conduit,or tubing, that penetrates one or more concrete or masonry fire resistance–rated assemblies, and all of the followingapplies:

(a) The nominal diameter of each penetrating item does not exceed 6 in. (150 mm)

(b) The opening size does not exceed 144 in. 2 (92,909 mm 2 )

(c) Thickness of the concrete, grout, or mortar is the full thickness of the assembly

(4) Where penetration is limited to one floor, the firestopping material is capable of preventing the passage of flame and hotgases sufficient to ignite cotton waste when subjected to the time–temperature fire conditions of UL 263, Standard for FireTests of Building Construction and Materials , or ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of BuildingConstruction and Materials , under a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) at the locationof the penetration for the time period equivalent to the required fire resistance rating of the assembly penetrated, and thefirestopping materials are used with the following penetrating items:

(a) Steel, ferrous, or copper cables

(b) Cable or wire with steel jackets

(c) Cast-iron, steel, or copper pipes

(d) Steel conduit or tubing

8.8.2.5.2

The maximum nominal diameter of the penetrating item, as indicated in 8.8.3.5.1(4)(a) through (d), shall not be greater than 4 in.

(100 mm) and shall not exceed an aggregate 100 in. 2 (64,520 mm 2 ) opening in any 100 ft 2 (9.3 m 2 ) of floor or wall area.

8.8.3 Use of Sleeves for Penetration .

Where the penetrating item uses a sleeve to penetrate the wall or floor, the sleeve shall be securely set in the wall or floor, and thespace between the item and the sleeve shall be filled with a material that complies with 8.8.2.

8.8.4 Insulation and Coverings.

Insulation and coverings for penetrating items shall not pass through the wall or floor unless the insulation or covering has beentested as part of the firestop system or device.

8.8.5 Vibration Isolation.

Where designs take transmission of vibrations into consideration, any vibration isolation shall meet one of the following conditions:

(1) It shall be made on either side of the wall or floor.

(2) It shall be designed for the specific purpose.

8.8.6 Transitions.

8.8.6.1

Where piping penetrates a fire resistance–rated wall or floor assembly, combustible piping shall not connect to noncombustiblepiping within 36 in. (915 mm) of the firestop system or device, unless it can be demonstrated that the transition will not reduce thefire resistance rating.

8.8.6.2

Unshielded couplings shall not be used to connect noncombustible piping to combustible piping, unless it can be demonstrated thatthe transition complies with the fire-resistive protection requirements of 8.8.2.

8.8.7 Membrane Penetrations.

Membrane penetrations for cables, cable trays, conduits, pipes, tubes, combustion vents, exhaust vents, wires, and similar itemsto accommodate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and communications systems that pass through a membrane of a wall, floor, orfloor/ceiling assembly constructed as a fire barrier shall be protected by a firestop system or device and shall comply with 8.8.2through 8.8.6.2 .

8.8.7.1

Membrane penetrations for cables, cable trays, conduits, pipes, tubes, combustion vents, exhaust vents, wires, and similar itemsto accommodate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and communications systems that pass through a membrane of a wall, floor, orfloor/ceiling assembly constructed as a fire barrier shall be protected by a firestop system or device and shall comply with 8.8.2through 8.8.6.2 .

* Where penetrations are tested and installed as part of an assembly in accordance with UL 263, Standard for Fire Testsof Building Construction and Materials , or ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Constructionand Materials


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8.8.7.2

The firestop system or device shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 814 E814 , Standard Test Method for Fire Tests ofThrough-Penetration Fire Stops, or UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, under a minimum positivepressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) between the exposed and the unexposed surface of the test assembly, unlessone of the following criteria is met conditions applies :

(1) Membrane penetrations of ceilings where the ceiling is not an integral part of a fire resistance–rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceilingassembly

(2) Membrane penetrations of steel, ferrous, or copper conduit, piping or tubing, and steel electrical outlet boxes and wires, orcombustion vents or exhaust vents where the annular space is protected with an approved material and the aggregate area of

the openings does not exceed 100 in.2 (64,520 mm2) in any 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) of ceiling area

(3) Membrane penetrations for electrical Electrical outlet boxes and fittings, provided that such devices are listed for use in fireresistance–rated assemblies and are installed in accordance with their listing

(4) Annular The annular space created by the membrane penetration of a fire sprinkler, provided that the space is covered by ametal escutcheon plate

8.8.7.3

Where walls or partitions are required to have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, recessed fixtures shall be installed inthe wall or partition in such a manner that the required fire resistance is not reduced, unless one of the following criteria is met:

(1) Any steel electrical box not exceeding 16 in.2 (10,300 mm2) in area shall be permitted where the aggregate area of the

openings provided for the boxes does not exceed 100 in.2 (64,520 mm2) in any 100 ft2 (9.3 m2) of wall area, and, whereoutlet boxes are installed on opposite sides of the wall, the boxes shall be separated by one of the following means:

(a) By a horizontal Horizontal distance of not less than 24 in. (610 mm)

(b) By a horizontal Horizontal distance of not less than the depth of the wall cavity where the wall cavity is filled withcellulose loose-fill, rock wool, or slag wool insulation

(c) By solid Solid fireblocking in accordance with 8.14.2

(d) By other Other listed materials and methods

(2) Membrane penetrations for any listed electrical outlet box made of any material shall be permitted, provided that such boxeshave been tested for use in fire resistance–rated assemblies and are installed in accordance with the instructions included inthe listing.

(3) The annular space created by the membrane penetration of a fire sprinkler shall be permitted, provided that the space iscovered by a metal escutcheon plate.

(4) Membrane penetrations by electrical boxes of any size or type, which have been listed as part of a wall opening protectivematerial system for use in fire resistance–rated assemblies and are installed in accordance with the instructions included in thelisting, shall be permitted.

8.8.8 Ducts and Air-Transfer Openings.

8.8.8.1 General.

The provisions of 8.8.8 shall govern the materials and methods of construction used to protect ducts and air-transfer openings infire walls, fire resistance–rated horizontal assemblies, and fire barrier walls.

8.8.8.2* Fire Damper Requirements.

Fire dampers shall be installed to protect ducts and air-transfer openings that penetrate fire barriers and fire walls as required byother sections of this Code.

8.8.8.2.1

Fire dampers shall be designed and tested in accordance with the requirements of UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, and shallhave the minimum fire protection rating specified in Table 8.8.8.2.1 for the rating of the assembly penetrated.

Table 8.8.8.2.1 Fire Damper Rating

Fire Resistance Rating of Assembly Minimum Damper Rating (hr)

3-hr or greater fire resistance-rated resistance–rated assemblies 3

Less than 3-hr fire resistance-rated resistance–rated assemblies 11⁄2

Ceiling of floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies See 8.8.8.6.

8.8.8.2.2

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8.8.8.2.3

Fire dampers shall be required in the following locations:

(1) Ducts and air-transfer openings penetrating walls or partitions having a fire resistance rating of 2 or more hours

(2) Ducts and air-transfer openings penetrating shaft walls having a fire resistance rating of 1 or more hours

(3) Ducts and air-transfer openings penetrating floors that are required to have protected openings where the duct also is notprotected by a shaft enclosure

(4) Air-transfer openings that occur in walls or partitions that are required to have a fire-resistive resistance rating of 30 minutesor more

8.8.8.2.4

Fire dampers shall not be required in the following locations:

(1) In floors that do not require protected floor openings

(2) In a duct system serving only one floor and used only for exhaust of air to the outside and not penetrating a wall or partitionhaving a required fire resistance rating of 2 hours or more or passing entirely through the system and contained within its owndedicated shaft

(3) Where branch ducts connect to enclosed exhaust risers in which the airflow is upward, and steel subducts at least 22 in. (560mm) in length are carried up inside the riser at each inlet

8.8.8.3 Installation.

8.8.8.3.1

Air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating ductwork and related equipment, including fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fireand smoke dampers, and ceiling radiation dampers, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installationof Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems , or NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating andAir-Conditioning Systems , as specified in Chapter 50, where applicable.

8.8.8.3.2

The equipment specified in 8.8.8.3.1 shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of 8.8.8, the manufacturer's installationinstructions, its listing, and the mechanical code as specified in Chapter 50.

8.8.8.4 Access and Identification.

8.8.8.4.1 Access.

Fire and smoke dampers shall be provided with an approved means of access, as follows:

(1) The means of access shall be large enough to allow inspection and maintenance of the damper and its operating parts.

(2) The access shall not affect the integrity of fire resistance–rated assemblies.

(3) The access openings shall not reduce the fire resistance rating of the assembly.

(4) Access doors in ducts shall be tight-fitting and suitable for the required duct construction.

(5) Access and maintenance shall comply with the requirements of the mechanical code.

8.8.8.4.2 Identification.

Access points to fire and smoke dampers shall be permanently identified by one of the following:

(1) Label having letters not less than 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) in height, reading as follows in 8.8.8.4.2(a), (b), or (c):

(a) FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER

(b) SMOKE DAMPER

(c) FIRE DAMPER

(2) Symbols as approved by the authority having jurisdiction

8.8.8.5* Fire Damper Actuation Device.

The operating temperature of the heat-actuating device shall be approximately 50°F (27.8°C) above the normal temperature withinthe duct system, but not less than 160°F (71°C); or it shall be not more than 286°F (141°C) where located in a required smokecontrol system; or, where a combination fire and smoke damper is installed, it shall not exceed 350°F (177°C) where located in asmoke control system.

8.8.8.6 Ceiling Radiation Damper Requirements.

8.8.8.6.1

Ceiling radiation dampers or other methods of protecting openings in fire resistance–rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembliesshall comply with the construction details of the tested floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly or with listed ceiling air diffusers or listedceiling radiation dampers.

8.8.8.6.2

Ceiling dampers shall be tested in accordance with UL 555C, Standard for Ceiling Dampers.


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8.8.8.6.3

Ceiling radiation dampers shall not be required where either of the following apply:

(1) Fire tests in accordance with UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, or ASTM E 119 E119,Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials , fire tests have shown that ceiling radiationdampers are not necessary in order to maintain the fire resistance rating of the assembly.

(2) Exhaust duct penetrations are protected in accordance with 8.8.7, and the exhaust ducts are located within the cavity of a walland do not pass through another dwelling unit or tenant space.

8.9* Joints.

8.9.1 General.

The provisions of Section 8.9 shall govern the materials and methods of construction used to protect joints within or between firewalls, fire barrier walls, floors, and floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling assemblies in accordance with 8.9.2, and at the intersection of theexterior wall and the perimeter of the floor assembly in accordance with 8.9.48.9.48.9.48.9.3 .

8.9.2 Joint System Required Requirements .

8.9.2.1*

Joints made within or between fire resistance–rated assemblies shall be protected with a joint system that is designed and tested toprevent the spread of fire for a time period equal to that of the assembly in which the joint is located.

8.9.2.2

The materials, systems, or devices specified in 8.9.2.1 shall be tested as part of the assembly in accordance with therequirements of ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems , or ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests forFire Resistance of Building Joint Systems . Joints made within or at the perimeter of fire barriers used as smoke barriers shall becapable of restricting the transfer of smoke in accordance with 8.11.7.4 .

8.9.2.2.1

Testing of the joint system shall be representative of the actual installation.

8.9.2.2.2

All joint systems shall be tested at their maximum joint width in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E 1966 or ANSI/UL2079 under a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) for a time period equal to that of theassembly.

8.9.2.2.3

All test specimens shall comply with the minimum height or length required by the standard.

8.9.2.2.4

Wall assemblies shall be subjected to a hose stream test in accordance with ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Testsof Building Construction and Materials , or UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials .

8.9.2.3

Joints shall be installed in accordance with a tested system, and installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.

8.9.2.4

Testing of the joint system shall be representative of the actual installation suitable for the required engineering demand withoutcompromising the fire resistance rating of the assembly or the structural integrity of the assembly.

8.9.2.5

The materials, systems, or devices specified in 8.9.2.1 shall be tested as part of the assembly in accordance with therequirements of ASTM E1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems , or UL 2079, Standard for Tests for FireResistance of Building Joint Systems .

Detail FR-8001

8.9.2.6

Joints made between a fire barrier and a non-fire-resistance–rated floor or roof sheathing, slab, or deck above shall be protectedby an approved continuity head-of-wall joint system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E2837, Standard Test Methodfor Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies andNonrated Horizontal Assemblies , and the system shall have an F rating and T rating of not less than the required fire resistancerating of the fire barrier.

8.9.2.7

All joint systems shall be tested at their maximum joint width in accordance with the requirements of ASTM E1966, StandardTest Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, or UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems,under a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) for a time period equal to that of the assembly.

8.9.2.8

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8.9.2.9

Wall assemblies shall be subjected to a hose stream test in accordance with ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Testsof Building Construction and Materials , or UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials .

8.9.3 Exterior Curtain Walls and the Perimeter Joint.

8.9.3.1*

The provisions of 8.9.3 shall be intended to restrict the interior vertical passage of flame and hot gases from one floor to anotherat the location where the floor intersects the inside of an exterior curtain wall assembly.

8.9.3.2

Floor assemblies that are required to be a fire barrier shall extend to, and be tight against, the exterior curtain wall.

8.9.3.3

Where fire resistance–rated floor or floor/ceiling assemblies are required, voids created at the intersection of the exterior curtainwall assemblies and such floor or floor/ceiling assemblies shall be sealed with approved materials.

8.9.3.3.1

The approved materials specified in 8.9.3.3 shall be securely installed in accordance with the approved system.

8.9.3.3.2

The approved materials specified in 8.9.3.3 shall be capable of preventing the passage of flame and hot gases sufficient toignite cotton waste where subjected to the time–temperature fire conditions of UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of BuildingConstruction and Materials , or ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials , undera minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) for a time period at least equal to the fire resistancerating of the floor assembly, or when tested in accordance with ASTM E2307, Standard Test Method for Determining FireResistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus , and having an F ratingequal to the fire resistance rating of the floor assembly.

8.9.3.4

Height and fire resistance requirements for curtain wall spandrels shall comply with 37.1.4 .

8.9.4 Exterior Curtain Walls and the Perimeter Joint.

8.9.4.1*

The provisions of 8.9.48.9.48.9.48.9.3 shall be intended to restrict the interior vertical passage of flame and hot gases from onefloor to another at the location where the floor intersects the inside of an exterior curtain wall assembly.

8.9.4.2

Floor assemblies that are required to be a fire barrier shall extend to, and be tight against, the exterior curtain wall.

8.9.4.3

Where fire resistance–rated floor or floor/ceiling assemblies are required, voids created at the intersection of the exterior curtainwall assemblies and such floor or floor/ceiling assemblies shall be sealed with approved materials.

8.9.4.3.1

The approved materials specified in 8.9.4.38.9.4.38.9.4.38.9.3.3 shall be securely installed in accordance with the approvedsystem.

8.9.4.3.2

The approved materials specified in 8.9.4.38.9.4.38.9.4.38.9.3.3 shall be capable of preventing the passage of flame and hotgases sufficient to ignite cotton waste where subjected to the time–temperature fire conditions of UL 263, Fire Tests of BuildingConstruction and Materials, and/or ASTM E 119 E119 , Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials,under a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 in. water column (2.5 Pa) for a time period at least equal to the fire resistancerating of the floor assembly, or when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2307 E2307 , Standard Test Method for Determining FireResistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, and having an F rating equal tothe fire resistance rating of the floor assembly.

8.9.4.3.3

Where the fire resistance rating of the floor assembly is less than the time period determined in accordance with8.9.4.3.28.9.4.3.28.9.4.3.28.9.3.3.2 , the time period shall be permitted to be not less than the fire resistance rating of the floorassembly.

8.9.4.4

Height and fire resistance requirements for curtain wall spandrels shall comply with 37.1.4.



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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

ALL: At the end of the 2015 revision cycle a task group was formed to evaluate the requirements for opening protectives. Thecurrent requirements for opening protectives are unorganized and not presented in a logical, user friendly format. The goal of theproposed changes is to reorganize the provisions for opening protectives and to make consistent the provisions in both NFPA101 and NFPA 5000. The proposed changes are intended to be strictly editorial in nature and include reordering andrenumbering requirements for better usability and application of the opening protective provisions. Any revisions that wereoutside of the scope of the task group were discussed by the committee and are substantiated below.

Former section 8.7.6.2.1 was deleted as NFPA 257 requires all fire protection rated glazing shall be evaluated under positivepressure and is addressed by the general reference to NFPA 257.

Section 8.7.3.1: 2015 text has multiple references for fire doors to be compliant with NFPA 80. References to NFPA 80 wascombined to require installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance in accordance with NFPA 80 in once section.

Section 8.7.3.4: The pointer to Section 11.2.1.8 was deleted as it is too limiting and implies that the provision may only beapplicable to those doors in the means of egress as addressed by 11.2.1.8.1 or buildings with low or ordinary hazard contents.

Section 8.7.3.5: Existing provision referencing NFPA 72 was deleted as it is already addressed by the reference to NFPA 80noted above.

Section 8.8.3 and 8.9.2.3: To be consistent with other opening protectives, the ‘Testing, Installation, Inspection, andMaintenance’ directives for penetrations and joints need to be specific in the code. New language provides installation andmaintenance provisions for penetrations. Language is consistence with opening protectives such as fire doors and glazingproviding language that installation, testing and maintenance be in accordance with NFPA 80.

Section 8.9: The current requirements do not clearly explain the purpose for the joint protection in the fire barrier or when a firebarrier is used as a smoke barrier. Revisions consolidate the requirements already scattered through the section into an easierto use format.

A.8.7.7.5 is being added for consistency with NFPA 101.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 92-NFPA 5000-2015 [Sections 8.7, 8.8, 8.9]


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27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



2 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.


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Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.



Gerdes, Ralph D.

I agree with Mr. Klein.

Klein, Marshall A.

In revised Table 8.7.2.2, the last row in the Table on "Smoke Partitions" changed the requirement for 1/2hour rated walls/partitions. Therequirement for such 1/2 hour walls will now be for 1/2hour fire rated door assemblies which is greater than for the similar 1/2 hour rated wallsin exit access corridors or in one hour rated smoke barriers. The question is why and is not covered in the reason statement for this codeproposal. A smoke partition should not have fire door ratings greater than what is now required for similar openings in exit access corridorswithout adequate justification. FR-3515 should be rejected and come back in a public comment for the second draft meeting.

Koffel, William E.

Not every opening protective in a fire barrier is tested to restrict the movement of smoke. I have not abstained on this item because theprovisions regarding joint systems at the intersection of fire resistance rated walls and non-rated floors was addressed in FR-8001 and theparagraph was simply to be moved in this item. I did abstain on FR-8001.

Shino, Gregory K.

The requirements for penetrations indicates systems must be tested but there is no indication that they must be listed. Product/assemblycertification is a staple for AHJs reviewing penetration fire stop systems.

Abstention

Francis, Sam W.

I was not privey to all the information and discussion


Are openings tested to resist smoke?


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8.10.3.1

Doors in smoke partitions shall comply with 8.10.3.2 through 8.10.3.5 8.10.3.6.




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Committee Statement: Renumbering section per new 8.10.3.6.

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Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Francis, Sam W.

Gerdes, Ralph D.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.


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Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



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8.10.3.6

Shutters that protect openings shall be automatic closing upon detection of smoke by smoke detectors installed in accordance withNFPA 72 .




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CommitteeStatement:

In order to limit the transfer of smoke an opening provided with a shutter must close upon smoke detector activation and notmerely a fusible link. The new language will provide direction on how to install a shutter in a smoke partition to avoidproblems during commissioning.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

18 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.


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Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



Francis, Sam W.

I see not data that shows which fusible links are ineffective. I suspect that we would like for smoke migration to be ZERO but the proponentdid not say so. can a really low temperature link limit migration to an acceptable level???

Koffel, William E.

The text needs to be revised to clarify what provisions apply to the detectors intended to close the shutters, not simply compliance with NFPA72. The language in paragraph 11.2.1.8.2(4) is better language.



I think this decision should be left open to the designer.

Abstention


Further detail is needed to clarify requirements.


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First Revision No. 3510-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 8.11.5.2, 8.11.5.3, 8.11.5.4, 8.11.5.5 ]

8.11.5.2

Penetrations for cables, cable trays, conduits, pipes, tubes, vents, wires, and similar items to accommodate electrical, mechanical,plumbing, and communications systems that pass through a wall, floor, or floor/ceiling assembly constructed as a smoke barrier, orthrough the ceiling membrane of a the roof/ceiling of a smoke barrier, shall be protected by a listed system or a material capable ofrestricting the transfer of smoke. tested in accordance with the requirements of UL 1479 for air leakage. The air leakage rate of thepenetration assemblies, measured at 0.30 in. (7.47 Pa) of water in both the ambient temperature and elevated temperature tests,shall not exceed:

(1) 5 ft 3 /m per ft 2 (0.025 m 3 /s per m 2 ) of penetration opening for each through-penetration firestop system

(2) A total cumulative leakage of 50 ft 3 /m (0.024 m 3 /s) for any 100 ft 2 (9.3 m 2 ) of wall area or floor area

8.11.5.3

Where a smoke barrier is also constructed as a fire barrier, the penetrations shall be protected in accordance with the requirementsof Section 8.8 to limit the spread of fire for a time period equal to the fire resistance rating of the assembly, as required by 8.11.5, torestrict the transfer of smoke, unless the requirements of 8.11.5.4 are met.

8.11.5.4

Where sprinklers penetrate a single membrane of a fire resistance-rated fire resistance–rated assembly in buildings equippedthroughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, noncombustible escutcheon plates shall be permitted, provided that thespace around each sprinkler penetration does not exceed 1⁄2 in. (13 mm), measured between the edge of the membrane and thesprinkler.

8.11.5.5

Where the penetration item uses a sleeve to penetrate the smoke barrier, the sleeve shall be securely set in the smoke barrier, andthe space between the item and the sleeve shall be filled with a listed system or a material capable of restricting the transfer ofsmoke in accordance with 8.11.5.2 .




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Penetrations through smoke barriers are to restrict the passage of smoke. In NFPA 101/5000, there is no performance teststandard listed nor value provided for the designer to use for compliance. Using this performance requirement will provide ameasure of consistency and predictability for the installed system.

A nationally recognized testing laboratory through performance testing proves that any product is smoke resistant after it istested. Otherwise, smoke barriers receive whatever material that the contractors think works for limiting smoke. The quantifiedair leakage rating ("L") in UL 1479 provides designers a quantified value to communicate through construction documents tocontractors for compliance.

Over 1/3 of the tested Firestop Systems have L Ratings. The labor and material to install an L rated firestop system is thesame as non L Rated firestop assembly.

This would follow the same approach currently taken in NFPA 5000 for other elements within smoke barriers and would beconsistent with the current smoke barrier requirements in other model codes. Consistent changes are also being proposed forNFPA 101.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 117-NFPA 5000-2015 [Sections 8.11.5.2, 8.11.5.3, 8.11.5.4, 8.11.5.5]

Ballot Results



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27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.



Francis, Sam W.

I am doubtful about the leakage rates shown in the new text. First, I don't know what problem, supported by data, I am trying to solve here. sowhy would the rates shown be the RIGHT ones?


The current code communicates no specific guidance to the designer nor contractor about how air leakage is handled for firestop productsthat are installed to tested and listed systems to become smoke resistant. The variability in products provided that may not perform anysmoke resistance to those with quantified air leakage (L) ratings means the building owner and manager may not get close to what they paidfor. This language helps increase safety and communicates clearly what is needed for breaches in smoke barriers.


Devlin, John F.

As I have voted during the past code change cycles on proposals similar to this one, I have again voted negative because Chapter 8 isgeneral requirements that apply to all other chapters (occupancies) unless specifically amended by the chapter (occupancies). There is notechnical justification submitted with the code change proposal that: 1) demonstrates the need to require/confirm maximum leakage rates as ageneral matter of life safety practice, 2) shows that failure of a through-penetration system to meet this minimum requirement will result inunacceptable life safety consequence.

Gerdes, Ralph D.



I believe the existing requirements are already acceptable.

Klein, Marshall A.


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I have changed my vote on this issue based on the negative Ballot comments of Mr. Devlin and Mr. Higgins.

Shino, Gregory K.

Smoke barriers are utilized in a variety of applications and some leeway should be given to designers rather than prescribing performancecriteria. Also, pressure differentials for smoke management systems employing pressurization methodology typically has pressure from 0.05inches of water column to 0.18 inches of water column (NFPA 92). Testing at 0.30 inches of water column is excessive.


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8.11.7 Joints.

8.11.7.1

The provisions of 8.11.7 shall govern the materials and methods of construction used to protect joints in between and at theperimeter of smoke barriers where smoke barriers meet other smoke barriers, the floor or roof deck above, or the outside walls.

8.11.7.2

Joints made within, between, or at the perimeter of smoke barriers shall be protected with a listed joint system or a material that iscapable of restricting the transfer of smoke. tested in accordance with the requirements of UL 2079, Tests for Fire Resistance of

Building Joint Systems , for air leakage. The L rating of the joint system shall not exceed 5 ft 3 /m per ft (0.00775 m 3 /s per m) ofjoint at 0.30 in. (7.47 Pa) of water for both the ambient temperature and elevated temperature tests.

8.11.7.3

Joints made within or between smoke barriers shall be protected with a listed joint system or a material that is capable of restrictingthe transfer of smoke in accordance with 8.11.7.2 .

8.11.7.4

Smoke barriers that are constructed as fire barriers shall be protected with a listed joint system that is designed and tested to resistthe spread of fire for a time period equal to the required fire resistance rating of the assembly in accordance with Section 8.9 and torestrict the transfer of smoke.

8.11.7.5

Testing of the joint system in a smoke barrier that also serves as fire barrier shall be representative of the actual installationsuitable for the required engineering demand without compromising the fire resistance rating of the assembly or the structuralintegrity of the assembly.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Joints in or between smoke barriers are to restrict the passage of smoke. In NFPA 101/5000, there is no performance teststandard listed nor value provided for the designer to use for compliance.

A nationally recognized testing laboratory through performance testing proves that any product is smoke resistant after it istested. Otherwise, smoke barriers receive whatever material that the contractors think works for limiting smoke. The quantifiedair leakage rating ("L") based on UL 2079 testing provides designers a quantified value to communicate through constructiondocuments to contractors for compliance.

Over 1/3 of the tested Firestop Systems have L Ratings. The labor and material to install an L rated firestop system is thesame as non L Rated firestop assembly.

This would follow the same approach currently taken in NFPA 5000 for other elements within smoke barriers and would beconsistent with the current smoke barrier requirements in other model codes.

Using this performance requirement will provide a measure of consistency and predictability for the installed system

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters


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5 Not Returned

14 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.



Francis, Sam W.

I am doubtful about the leakage rates shown in the new text. First, I don't know what problem, supported by data, I am trying to solve here. sowhy would the rates shown be the RIGHT ones?


The current code communicates no specific guidance to the designer nor contractor about how air leakage is handled for firestop productsthat are installed to tested and listed systems to become smoke resistant. The variability in products provided that may not perform anysmoke resistance to those with quantified air leakage (L) ratings means the building owner and manager may not get close to what they paidfor. This language helps increase safety and communicates clearly what is needed for breaches in smoke barriers.


Devlin, John F.

As I have voted during the past code change cycles on proposals similar to this one, I have again voted negative because Chapter 8 isgeneral requirements that apply to all other chapters (occupancies) unless specifically amended by the chapter (occupancies). There is notechnical justification submitted with the code change proposal that: 1) demonstrates the need to require/confirm maximum leakage rates as ageneral matter of life safety practice, 2) shows that failure of a through-penetration system to meet this minimum requirement will result inunacceptable life safety consequence.

Gerdes, Ralph D.



I believe the existing requirements are already acceptable.

Klein, Marshall A.

I have changed my vote on this issue based on the negative Ballot comments of Mr. Devlin and Mr. Higgins.

Shino, Gregory K.


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Smoke barriers are utilized in a variety of applications and some leeway should be given to designers rather than prescribing performancecriteria. Also, pressure differentials for smoke management systems employing pressurization methodology typically has pressure from 0.05inches of water column to 0.18 inches of water column (NFPA 92). Testing at 0.30 inches of water column is excessive.

Abstention

Koffel, William E.

In accordance with the policy of the Standards Council, I have abstained from voting on this item.


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8.12.5.1

Where permitted by Chapters 15 through 31 and 33 through 34, unenclosed vertical openings not concealed within the buildingconstruction shall be permitted as follows:

(1) Such openings shall connect not more than two adjacent stories (one floor pierced only).

(2) Such openings shall be separated from unprotected vertical openings serving other floors by a barrier complying with 8.6.5.

(3)

(4)

(5) Such openings shall be separated from the corridor referenced in 8.12.5.1(3) by a smoke partition, unless Chapters 15through 31 and 33 through 34 require the corridor to have a fire resistance rating.

(6)



5000_A.8.12.5.1_3_.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This annex note is intended to clarify the code requirement, not change it. It is not clear to all AHJ's and designers what typeof separation from corridors is required, as this provision is allowed by 10 of the occupancy chapters for new construction, notall of which have the same requirements for construction of corridor walls.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All

* Such openings shall be separated from corridors.

* Such openings shall be separated from other fire or smoke compartments on the same floor.

* Such openings shall not serve as a required means of egress.


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Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Francis, Sam W.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.




I believe this note would be more applicable to be added to the handbook than the annex.


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8.13.2.1

The aggregate area of mezzanines within a room, other than those located in special-purpose industrial occupancies normallyunoccupied equipment platforms , shall not exceed one-third the open area of the room in which the mezzanines are located.




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CommitteeStatement:

Current 8.13.2.1 does not mean to exempt partial levels serving as equipment platforms from the 1/3 aggregate area criterionwhere those platforms are there for the function/access/servicing of the large pieces of industrial equipment (think, for example,of a distillation tower). The exemption is meant to keep from penalizing the multiple industrial levels around a piece ofequipment, regardless of occupancy, as would occur if the levels, in aggregate, failed the mezzanine maximum area test andhad to be considered as floors or stories.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Francis, Sam W.

Gerdes, Ralph D.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.


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Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



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8.14.1.1

Any concealed combustible space in which exposed building materials having have a flame spread index greater than Class A areexposed 25, when tested in accordance with 10.2.3, shall be draftstopped as follows:

(1) Every exterior and interior wall and partition shall be firestopped at each floor level, at the top story ceiling level, and at the levelof support for roofs.

(2) Every unoccupied attic space shall be subdivided by draftstops into areas not to exceed 3000 ft2 (280 m2).

(3) Any concealed space between the ceiling and the floor or roof above shall be draftstopped for the full depth of the space alongthe line of support for the floor or roof structural members and, if necessary, at other locations to form areas not to exceed 1000

ft2 (93 m2) for any space between the ceiling and floor and 3000 ft2 (280 m2) for any space between the ceiling and roof.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

In reference to attic draftstops, both 101 and 5000 exempt attics with materials “having a flame spread index greater thanClass A” There is no such thing as a flame spread index greater than Class A – flame spread index is a dimensionless,numerical value that comes from the tunnel test (ASTM E84); Class A refers to an interior finish classification defined by thecode (FSI of 0-25 and SDI of 0-450).

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.


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Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Gerdes, Ralph D.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



Francis, Sam W.

this requirement should read: Any concealed combustible space in which exposed building materials having a flame spread index greaterthan 25, when tested in accordance with 10.2.3, shall be draftstopped or fire blocked as follows


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8.14.1.3

Draftstopping materials shall be not less than 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) type X gypsum board, 15 ⁄32 in. (12 mm) wood structural panel, orother approved materials that are adequately supported.




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CommitteeStatement:

Recent significant fires in buildings with unsprinklered concealed combustible attics demonstrate the need for additionalperformance from draftstopping materials in limiting fire spread in these spaces. This revision changes the materials so aminimum 25 minute calculated fire resistive material is utilized in lieu of the current allowance for a 10 minute material. This willprovide improvements to fire containment in non-fire sprinkler protected concealed combustible spaces, improved firefightersafety and allow firefighters much needed additional time during response and mobilization in dealing with fires that progressinto these spaces.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan


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Jackson, Waymon

Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Koffel, William E.

Type C gypsum board is not acceptable?


Devlin, John F.

This code change proposal and supporting rationale gives one the impression that the reason fires in combustible attic spaces cause theextent of damage as indicated is because the draft stopping materials used did not meet or exceed the fire resistance properties of 1/2-inchthick Type X gypsum. A knowledgeable person would likely conclude that there are often many contributing factors that lead to the destructioncaused by a fire in a combustible attic space including that the draft stop was not properly constructed. The code change proponent has notprovided any technical justification that supports the premise that by requiring draft stops be a minimum of ½-inch thick Type X gypsum (witha 25 minute calculated fire resistance rating as indicated in the committee statement) the result will be a reduction in draft stop failure and/orextent of fire damage.

Francis, Sam W.

Not one of the reports on recent large fires has shown that wood structural panel draft stops failed to perform as expected. Nor has therebeen any anectodotal information to suggest that it is a big contributor. This is a misguided add on to the equally misinformed changes to theThermal Barrier requirements. THese WSP stops are in fact much better than gypsum because the appocruful cable installer cannot knock alarge hole in WSP but he can in gypsum

Gerdes, Ralph D.

I concur with Mr. Delvin, Mr. Francis and Mr. Klein.

Klein, Marshall A.

Report done in the Florida study on draftstopping in existing buildings, the report notes that all the draft stops were being installed, or hadbeen installed, correctly. This code change is premature before any justification based on fire data is provided to the Committee. FR-3503should be rejected.

Shino, Gregory K.

There is insufficient technical justification supporting 1/2-inch thick type X gypsum will significantly improve the draft stop performance overthe existing requirement.


This language is difficult for enforcers. What is "other approved materials..." I agree with comments made by Koffel, Francis, Devlin, andKlein.


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8.16.1.3

Any material that is subject to an increase in flame spread rating or smoke developed index beyond the limits herein establishedthrough the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric conditions shall not be permitted, unless such material complies with oneof the following:

(1) Duct and pipe insulation, coverings, and linings contained in plenums for buildings of all types of construction shall comply withthe requirements of 7.2.3.2.15 NFPA 90A .

(2) Foamed plastic insulation, other than duct and pipe insulation, coverings, and linings contained in plenums shall comply withChapter 48.




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CommitteeStatement:

Section 7.2.3.2.15 does not exist in NFPA 5000 and the appropriate reference for duct and pipe insulation, coverings,and linings contained in plenums is to NFPA 90A.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Butcher, Richard C.

Fairchild, Jack F.

Hopper, Howard

Jones, Adam C.

Wahl, Andrew M.

Affirmative All


Cahanin, Gregory J.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Devlin, John F.

Dudley, Jeffry T.

Francis, Sam W.


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Gerdes, Ralph D.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jackson, Waymon

Klein, Marshall A.

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Morin, Kevin D.

Morris, Jeramie W.

Rhodes, Brian T.

Roeper, Kurt A.

Shino, Gregory K.



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First Revision No. 5505-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 ]

10.2* Interior Finish.

10.2.1 General.

10.2.1.1

Classification of interior finish materials shall be in accordance with tests made under conditions simulating actual installations,provided that the authority having jurisdiction is permitted to establish the classification of any material for which a classification by astandard test is not available, unless otherwise provided in 10.2.1.2 .

10.2.1.2

The provisions of 10.2.1.1 shall not apply to materials having a total thickness of less than 1 ⁄28 in. (0.9 mm) that are applieddirectly to the surface of walls and ceilings where both of the following conditions are met:

The wall or ceiling surface is a noncombustible or limited-combustible material.

The materials applied meet the requirements of Class A interior wall or ceiling finish when tested in accordance with 10.4.1using fiber cement board as the substrate material.

Fixed or movable walls and partitions, paneling, wall pads, and crash pads applied structurally or for decoration, acousticalcorrection, surface insulation, or other purposes shall be considered interior finish and shall not be considered decorations orfurnishings.

10.2.1.3

If a material having a total thickness of less than 1 ⁄28 in. (0.9 mm) is applied to a surface that is not noncombustible or not limitedcombustible, the provisions of 10.2.1.1 shall apply. Lockers shall be considered interior finish.

10.2.1.4

Fixed or movable walls and partitions, paneling, and wall pads and crash pads, applied structurally or for decoration, acousticalcorrection, surface insulation, or other purposes, shall be considered interior finish and shall not be considered decorations orfurnishings. Washroom water closet partitions shall be considered interior finish.

10.2.1.5

Lockers constructed of combustible materials shall be considered interior finish. Fire-retardant coatings shall be in accordance with10.2.6 .

10.2.2* Use of Interior Finishes.

10.2.2.1

Requirements for interior wall and ceiling finish shall apply as follows:

(1) Where specified elsewhere in this Code for specific occupancies as noted in Chapter 11 , Chapters 15 through 31 ,and Chapters 33 through 34

(2) As specified in 10.2.3 through 10.2.5

10.2.2.2*

Interior floor finish shall comply with 10.2.6 under any of the following conditions:

(1) Where floor finish requirements are specified elsewhere in this Code

(2) Where the fire performance of the floor finish cannot be demonstrated to be equivalent to floor finishes with a critical radiant

flux of at least 0.1 W/cm 2

10.2.3* Interior Wall or Ceiling Finish Testing and Classification.

When interior wall or ceiling finish is required elsewhere in this Code to be classified for fire performance and smoke developmentit shall be classified in accordance with 10.2.3.1 or 10.2.3.3 , except as indicated in 10.2.4 .

10.2.3.1 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials Tested in Accordance with NFPA 286.

10.2.3.1.1

Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified in accordance with NFPA 286 and comply with 10.2.3.2 .

10.2.3.1.2

Materials tested in accordance with 10.2.3.1.1 and complying with 10.2.3.2 shall be considered also to comply with therequirements of a Class A, Class B, or Class C in accordance with 10.2.3.3 .


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10.2.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for NFPA 286.

The interior finish shall comply with the following:

(1) During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling.

(2) The flame shall not spread to the outer extremity of the sample on any wall or ceiling.

(3) Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286 , shall not occur.

(4) The peak heat release rate throughout the test shall not exceed 800 kW.

(5) The total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 ).

10.2.3.3* Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials Tested in Accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.

Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be classified in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for SurfaceBurning Characteristics of Building Materials , or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , except as indicated in 10.2.3.4 and 10.2.3.5 and shall be grouped in the following classes in accordance with theirflame spread and smoke-developed indexes:

(1) Class A: Flame spread index 0–25; smoke developed index 0–450.

(2) Class B: Flame spread index 26–75; smoke developed index 0–450.

(3) Class C: Flame spread index 76–200; smoke developed index 0–450.

10.2.3.3.1

The classification of interior finish specified in 10.2.3.3 shall be that of the basic material used by itself or in combination withother materials.

10.2.3.3.2

Wherever the use of Class C interior wall and ceiling finish is required, Class A or Class B shall be permitted, and where Class Binterior wall and ceiling finish is required, Class A shall be permitted.

10.2.3.4

Materials complying with the requirements of 10.2.3.1 shall not be required to be tested in accordance with 10.2.3.3 .

10.2.3.5

Materials described in 10.2.4 shall be tested as described in the corresponding sections.

10.2.3.6*

Fire-retardant coatings shall not be used to obtain compliance with the interior finish requirements of this Code .

10.2.3.7*

Surfaces of walls, partitions, columns, and ceilings shall be permitted to be finished with factory-applied fire-retardant-coatedproducts that have been listed and labeled to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of ASTM E2768, Standard TestMethod for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , on the coated surface.

10.2.4* Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials with Special Requirements.

The materials indicated in 10.2.4.1 through 10.2.4.15 shall be tested as indicated in the corresponding sections.

10.2.4.1 Thickness Exemption.

10.2.4.1.1

The provisions of 10.2.3 shall not apply to materials having a total thickness of less than 1 ⁄28 in. (0.9 mm) that are applieddirectly to the surface of walls and ceilings where both of the following conditions are met:

(1) The wall or ceiling surface is a noncombustible or limited combustible material.

(2) The materials applied meet the requirements of Class A interior wall or ceiling finish when tested in accordance with10.2.3 , using fiber cement board as the substrate material.

10.2.4.1.2

If a material having a total thickness of less than 1 ⁄28 in. (0.9 mm) is applied to a surface that is not noncombustible or not limited-combustible, the provisions of 10.2.3 shall apply.

10.2.4.2* Exposed Portions of Structural Members.

In other than interior exit stairways, exit ramps, and exit passageways, exposed portions of structural members complying with therequirements for Type IV (2HH) construction in accordance with 7.2.5 of this code shall be exempt from testing and classificationin accordance with 10.2.3 .

10.2.4.3 Cellular or Foamed Plastic.

10.2.4.3.1

Cellular or foamed plastic materials shall not be used as interior wall and ceiling finish unless specifically permitted by 10.2.4.3.3or 10.2.4.3.4 .


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10.2.4.3.2

The requirements of 10.2.4.3 shall apply both to exposed foamed plastics and to foamed plastics used in conjunction with atextile or vinyl facing or cover.

10.2.4.3.3

Cellular or foamed plastic materials meeting the definition of foamed plastic insulation shall be permitted where subjected tolarge-scale fire tests that substantiate their combustibility and smoke release characteristics of the material for the use intendedunder actual fire conditions.

10.2.4.3.3.1

One of the following fire tests shall be used for assessing the combustibility of cellular or foamed plastic materials as interior finish:

(1) NFPA 286 with the acceptance criteria of 10.2.3.4

(2) UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material , [(including smoke measurements, with total smoke release not

to exceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 )]

(3) UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction

(4) FM Approval 4880, Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials, orCoatings and Exterior Wall Systems

10.2.4.3.3.2

The tests shall be performed on a finished foamed plastic assembly related to the actual end-use configuration, including anycover or facing, and at the maximum thickness intended for use.

10.2.4.3.3.3*

Cellular or foamed plastic materials tested in accordance with UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction , orFM Approval 4880, Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials, or Coatingsand Exterior Wall Systems , shall also be tested for smoke release using NFPA 286 , with the acceptance criterion of 10.2.3.2 .

10.2.4.3.4

Cellular or foamed plastic shall be permitted for trim not in excess of 10 percent of the specific wall or ceiling area to which it is

applied, provided that it is not less than 20 lb/ft 3 (320 kg/m 3 ) in density, is limited to 1 ⁄2 in. (13 mm) in thickness and 4 in. (100mm) in width, and complies with the requirements for Class A or Class B interior wall and ceiling finish as described in 10.2.3.3 ;however, the smoke developed index shall not be limited.

10.2.4.4* Textile Wall Coverings.

Where used as interior wall finish materials, textile materials shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the productmounting system, including adhesive, and shall comply with the requirements of one of the following: 10.2.3.1 , 10.2.4.4.1 , or10.2.4.4.3 .

10.2.4.4.1*

Products tested in accordance with NFPA 265 shall comply with the criteria of 10.2.4.4.2 .

10.2.4.4.2*

The interior finish shall comply with all of the following when tested using method B of the test protocol of NFPA 265 :

(1) During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling.

(2) The flame shall not spread to the outer extremities of the samples on the 8 ft × 12 ft (2440 mm × 3660 mm) walls.

(3) Flashover, as described in NFPA 265 , shall not occur.

(4) The total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 ).

10.2.4.4.3

Textile materials meeting the requirements of Class A when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method forSurface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding Materials , using the specimen preparation and mounting method of ASTM E2404, Standard Practice for SpecimenPreparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings andVeneers to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics , shall be permitted as follows:

(1) On the walls of rooms or areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system

(2) On partitions that do not exceed three-quarters of the floor-to-ceiling height or do not exceed 8 ft. (2440 mm) in height,whichever is less

(3) On the lower 48 in. (1220 mm) above the finished floor on ceiling-height walls and ceiling-height partitions

10.2.4.5* Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings.

Where used as interior wall finish materials, expanded vinyl wall coverings shall be tested in the manner intended for use, usingthe product mounting system, including adhesive, and shall comply with the requirements of one of the following: 10.2.3.1 ,10.2.4.4.1 , or 10.2.4.4.3 .


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10.2.4.6 Textile Ceiling Coverings.

Where used as interior ceiling finish materials, textile materials shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using the productmounting system, including adhesive, and shall meet one of the following:

(1) Comply with the requirements of 10.2.3.1

(2) Meet the requirements of Class A when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials, or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, using the specimen preparation and mounting method of ASTM E2404, Standard Practice for SpecimenPreparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings andVeneers to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, and used on the ceilings of rooms or areas protected by an approvedautomatic sprinkler system

10.2.4.7 Expanded Vinyl Ceiling Coverings.

Where used as interior ceiling finish materials, expanded vinyl materials shall be tested in the manner intended for use, using theproduct mounting system, including adhesive, and shall either:

(1) Comply with the requirements of 10.2.3.1 , or

(2) Meet the requirements of Class A when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials, or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, using the specimen preparation and mounting method of ASTM E2404, Standard Practice for SpecimenPreparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings andVeneers to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, and used on the ceilings of rooms or areas protected by an approvedautomatic sprinkler system

10.2.4.8 Lockers.

10.2.4.8.1 Combustible Lockers.

Where lockers constructed of combustible materials other than wood are used, the lockers shall be considered interior finish andshall comply with 10.2.3 , except as permitted by 10.4.8.2.

10.2.4.8.2 Wood Lockers.

Lockers constructed entirely of wood and of noncombustible materials shall be permitted to be used in any location where interiorfinish materials are required to meet a Class C classification in accordance with 10.2.3 .

10.2.4.9 Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).

10.2.4.9.1

Polypropylene and high-density polyethylene materials shall not be permitted as interior wall or ceiling finish unless the materialcomplies with the requirements of 10.2.3.1 .

10.2.4.9.2

The tests shall be performed on a finished assembly and on the maximum thickness intended for use.

10.2.4.10 Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems.

10.2.4.10.1

For new installations, site-fabricated stretch systems containing all three components described in the definition in Chapter 3 shallbe tested in the manner intended for use and shall comply with the requirements of 10.2.3.1 or 10.2.3.3 .

10.2.4.10.2

If the materials are tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, specimen preparation andmounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2573, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-fabricatedStretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics .

10.2.4.11 Reflective Insulation Materials.

10.2.4.11.1

Reflective insulation materials shall be tested in the manner intended for use and shall comply with the requirements of 10.2.3.1or 10.2.3.3 .

10.2.4.11.2

If the materials are tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, specimen preparation andmounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2599, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of ReflectiveInsulation , Radiant Barrier, and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface BurningCharacteristics .

10.2.4.12 Metal Ceiling and Wall Panels.

10.2.4.12.1

Listed factory finished metal ceiling and wall panels meeting the requirements of Class A in accordance with 10.2.3 , shall bepermitted to be finished with one additional application of paint.


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10.2.4.12.2

Such painted panels shall be permitted for use in areas where Class A interior finishes are required.

10.2.4.12.3

The total paint thickness shall not exceed 1 ⁄28 in. (0.9 mm).

10.2.4.13 Laminated Products Factory-Produced with a Wood Substrate.

10.2.4.13.1

Laminated products factory-produced with a wood substrate shall be tested in the manner intended for use and shall comply withthe requirements of 10.2.3.1 or 10.2.3.3 .

10.2.4.13.2

If the materials are tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials, or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, specimen preparation andmounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2579 using the product-mounting system (including adhesive) of actual use.

10.2.4.14 Facings or Wood Veneers Intended to Be Applied on Site Over a Wood Substrate.

10.2.4.14.1

Facings or veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate shall be tested in the manner intended for use and shallcomply with the requirements of 10.2.3.1 or 10.2.3.3 .

10.2.4.14.2

If the materials are tested in accordance with NFPA 286 they shall use the product-mounting system, including adhesive,described in 5.8.9 of NFPA 286 .

10.2.4.14.3

If the materials are tested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , or UL 723, Standard for Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , specimen preparation andmounting shall be in accordance with ASTM E2404, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paperor Polymeric (including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers to Assess Surface BurningCharacteristics .

10.2.4.15* Light-Transmitting Plastics.

10.2.4.15.1

Light-transmitting plastics used as interior wall and ceiling finish shall be permitted based on large-scale fire tests that substantiatethe combustibility characteristics of the plastics for the use intended under actual fire conditions.

10.2.4.15.2

The tests shall be performed on a light transmitting plastic assembly related to the actual end-use configuration and on themaximum thickness intended for use. (See Section 48.7.)

10.2.5 Trim and Incidental Finish.

10.2.5.1 General.

Interior wall and ceiling trim and incidental finish, other than wall base in accordance with 10.2.5.2 and bulletin boards andposters in accordance with 10.2.5.3 , not in excess of 10 percent of the specific wall and ceiling areas of any room or space towhich it is applied shall be permitted to be Class C materials in occupancies where interior wall and ceiling finish of Class A orClass B is required.

10.2.5.2 Wall Base.

Interior floor trim material used at the junction of the wall and the floor to provide a functional or decorative border, and notexceeding 6 in. (150 mm) in height, shall meet the requirements for interior wall finish for its location or the requirements for ClassII interior floor finish as described in 10.2.6.4 using the test described in 10.2.6.3 .

10.2.5.2.1

If a Class I floor finish is required, the interior floor trim shall be Class I.

10.2.5.3 Bulletin Boards and Posters.

10.2.5.3.1

Bulletin boards and posters attached directly to the wall shall not exceed 20 percent of the aggregate wall area to which they areapplied.

10.2.5.3.2

The provision of 10.2.5.3.1 shall not apply to artwork and teaching materials in sprinklered educational or day-care occupanciesin accordance with 17.5.5.3 , 18.5.5 , or 18.6.5 .

10.2.6* Interior Floor Finish Testing and Classification.

10.2.6.1*

Carpet and carpet like interior floor finishes shall comply with ASTM D2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics ofFinished Textile Floor Covering Materials .


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10.2.6.2*

Floor coverings, other than carpet for which 10.2.2.2 establishes requirements for fire performance, shall have a minimum critical

radiant flux of 0.1 W/cm 2 .

10.2.6.3*

Interior floor finishes shall be classified in accordance with 10.2.6.4 , based on test results from NFPA 253 or ASTM E648,Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source .

10.2.6.4

Interior floor finishes shall be grouped in the classes specified in 10.2.6.4.1 and 10.2.6.4.2 in accordance with the criticalradiant flux requirements.

10.2.6.4.1 Class I Interior Floor Finish.

Class I interior floor finish shall have a critical radiant flux of not less than 0.45 W/cm 2 , as determined by the test described in10.2.6.3 .

10.2.6.4.2 Class II Interior Floor Finish.

Class II interior floor finish shall have a critical radiant flux of not less than 0.22 W/cm 2 , but less than 0.45 W/cm 2 , asdetermined by the test described in 10.2.6.3 .

10.2.6.5

Wherever the use of Class II interior floor finish is required, Class I interior floor finish shall be permitted.

10.2.7 Automatic Sprinklers.

10.2.7.1

Other than as required in Section 10.5 , where an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section55.3 , Class C interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be permitted in any location where Class B is required, and Class Binterior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be permitted in any location where Class A is required.

10.2.7.2

Where an approved automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 55.3 , throughout the fire compartment orsmoke compartment containing the interior floor finish, Class II interior floor finish shall be permitted in any location where Class Iinterior floor finish is required, and where Class II is required, the provisions of 10.2.6.2 shall apply.



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10.2 (all): This reorganizes section 10.2 for a more logical organization but it does not change any of the requirements. The keyissue is to recognize that the default test for assessing interior finish fire safety requirements is NFPA 286 (room-corner test)because any interior finish material is allowed to be tested to NFPA 286, while not all materials are allowed to be tested to ASTME84 or to NFPA 265. In fact, foam plastics, HDPE and PP are not allowed to be tested to ASTM E84. Moreover, both textile walland ceiling coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings and ceiling coverings are only allowed to be tested to ASTM E84 undercertain conditions. Also,while textile and expanded vinyl wall coverings are allowed to be tested to NFPA 265, neither textile norexpanded vinyl ceiling coverings are permitted to be tested to NFPA 265. Also, several materials are required to use specialmounting methods in order to be tested to ASTM E84. Finally, this reorganization does incorporate both the very thin linings (<1/28 of an inch) and the exposed portions of structural members in the same sections as all other products, while not changingthe requirements.

New sections are added addressing "Laminated products factory-produced with a wood substrate" and "Facings or wood veneersintended to be applied on site over a wood substrate", which places into the code requirements that have been developed withinASTM committee E05 on Fire Standards in new sections on ASTM E84 mounting practices (ASTM E2579 and ASTM E2404,respectively). They are proposed as sections 10.2.4.13 and 10.2.4.14, respectively.

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concept is that facings that are produced as part of a commercial (factory-produced) panel are finished products and themanufacturer should be responsible to ensure that the product itself (the full panel) is safe and there is no need to discuss asubstrate. It has been shown that, when veneers are applied over a wood substrate the resulting flame spread is much higherthan when applied over gypsum board or over a noncombustible substrate. Therefore the requirement in ASTM E2579 is that thetesting be done with the full product and, thus, there will no need to retest for different substrates. Similarly, NFPA 286 contains asection that addresses testing of wall covering materials, including facings applied on site and laminated products produced inthe factory. Facings applied on site over wood substrates are tested using ASTM E2404.

10.2.1.3 (revision): The text "constructed of combustible material" was deleted as lockers, regardless of material, are to beconsidered interior finish.

10.2.1.4 (NEW): The new language moves the current annex note from existing 10.1.3 into the body of the code to further clarifythe application of interior finish requirements.

10.2.4.2 (revision) and A.10.2.4.2 (NEW): Taller wood buildings and new technology, primarily new “mass timber” make tallerbuildings of Type IV possible. To that end, the requirements for Type IV have been changed to require the testing for componentsin the egress system such that they too need to be tested and meet the appropriate classification required in this section. Thismeans that Type IV is “presumed” to comply with the finish requirements in this section for the purpose of meeting therequirements of this section for any wall or ceiling finish of elements other than those listed in this section.

A.10.2 through A.10.7.3: The reorganization to Section 10.2 through 10.8 in the Code have increased the the ease of applicationof the interior finish provisions and created a more user friendly and comprehensive set of provisions. Table A.10.2, which wasdeveloped to summarize the interior finish provisions is no longer needed. New language summarizing the organization of 10.2has been added. The annex sections are also being moved to addressed the reorganization of Section 10.2.

A.10.4.5: The last sentence of current A.10.4.5 has been deleted as the sentence is obsolete as it refers to older editions ofNFPA 265 and of the code.

A.10.4.5.1: The second referenced section has been deleted as it does not exist.







Public Input No. 63-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. A.10.4.5.1]

Public Input No. 61-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. A.10.2]





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In section 10.2.4.13.2 the title of ASTM E2579 is missing. It should be Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of WoodProducts to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics.



Proposed revisions. A) Revise as follows: 10.2.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for NFPA 286. The interior finish shall comply with the following: (1)Delete,(2) Delete, (3) Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286 , shall not occur. (4) The peak heat release rate throughout the test shall not exceed800 kW. (5) The total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 ). Rationale: NFPA 286 does not requirereporting when flames spread to the ceiling or when flame spread to the outer extremity. Furthermore “outer extremity” is not defined. B)Revise as follows: 10.2.3.3* Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Materials Tested in Accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Interior wall andceiling finish materials shall be classified in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , except as indicated in 10.2.3.4 and 10.2.3.5and shall be grouped in the following classes in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developed indexes: (1) Class A: Flame spreadindex 0–25; smoke developed index 0–450. (2) Class B: Flame spread index 30 –75; smoke developed index 0–450. (3) Class C: Flamespread index 80–200; smoke developed index 0–450. Rationale: Since the 1997 edition, ASTM E84 reports flame spread indices, rounded tothe nearest 5. C) Delete: 10.2.3.6* Fire-retardant coatings shall not be used to obtain compliance with the interior finish requirements of thisCode . Rationale: Coatings are an engineering solution to meet flame spread requirements. There is little reason to specifically exempt suchcoatings. D) Delete as follows: 10.2.4.3.2 The requirements of 10.2.4.3 shall apply both to exposed foamed plastics and to foamed plasticsused in conjunction with a facing or cover. Rationale: The same criteria should apply irrespective of the type of facing or cover used for formedplastic interior finish. F) Revise as follows: 10.2.4.4.1* Products tested in accordance with NFPA 265 shall comply with the criteria of10.2.4.4.2 . 10.2.4.4.2* The interior finish shall comply with all of the following when tested using method B of the test protocol of NFPA 265 :(1) Delete, (2) Delete, (3) Flashover, as described in NFPA 265 , shall not occur. (4) The total smoke released throughout the test shall notexceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000m 2 ). Rationale: NFPA 265 does not require reporting when flames spread to the ceiling or when flame spread to theouter extremity. Furthermore “outer extremity” is not defined. .


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First Revision No. 6008-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 11.1.3.2.1.7 ]

11.1.3.2.1.7

Penetrations into and openings through an exit enclosure assembly shall be prohibited, except for the following:

(1) Door assemblies permitted by 11.1.3.2.1.6

(2)

(3) Pathways for devices for security and communication systems serving the exit enclosure, where pathways are installed inmetal conduit

(4) Required exit door openings

(5) Ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization

(6) Water or steam piping necessary for the heating or cooling of the exit enclosure

(7) Sprinkler piping

(8) Standpipes

(9) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduit and penetrations are protected inaccordance with 8.8.7 .




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Relative to new item (3), text is added for security devices such as access systems and security cameras. This can bedone safely if pathways are in metal conduit.

relative to item (9), see new 11.3.2.1.9 where all penetrations must be protected in accordance with 8.8.7.

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Badeau, Charles A.

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Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

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Day, Richard L.

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Nuschler, Gary L.

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First Revision No. 6009-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 11.1.3.2.1.8 ]

11.1.3.2.1.9

All penetrations in fire barriers separating the exit from other parts of the building shall be protected in accordance with 8.8.7 .




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11.1.5.4

Headroom on stairs and stair landings shall be not less than 6 ft 8 in. (2030 mm) and shall be measured vertically above a planeparallel to, and tangent with, the most forward projection of the stair tread.




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It is difficult-to-impractical to provide 7’-6” headroom height at an intermediate landing if the headroom on the stair is designed

to take advantage of the 6’-8” headroom allowance. The headroom is there to provide a smoke reservoir to permit smoke tobank down from the ceiling without immediately affecting the movement of an occupant who is standing. Within an exit stairenclosure – except for the top floor landing – the smoke will travel upward along the rake of the stair to a higher level rather thanaccumulating under the landing. The basis for the headroom requirement seems not to be served any better by a 7’-6”

headroom than one of 6’-8”.

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

11.1.6.5.1 General.

11.1.6.5.1.1

Where required by Chapters 15 through 31 , new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers, for use by occupants,shall be provided with grab bars complying with 11.1.6.5.2 through 11.1.6.5.5 , except as otherwise permitted for showers in11.1.6.5.1.2 , with all dimensions referring to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

11.1.6.5.1.2*

Where a dedicated shower does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm), as described in 11.1.6.2 ,and it provides slip resistance for all surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in 11.1.6.4 , the requirements of11.1.6.5.2 through 11.1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

11.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, andshower, as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.1 , or as a free standing, external pole as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.2 .

11.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall.

(A)

A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and its lower end between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) abovethe finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination,and shower unit.

(B)

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

11.1.6.5.2.2* Vertical Grab Bar as Free Standing, Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installed outside of thebathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, outside of the outer edge of thebathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of thecontrol end wall if there is such a wall.

11.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back walleither as a diagonal grab bar as specified in 11.1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in 11.1.6.5.3.2 .

11.1.6.5.3.1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

(A)

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

(B)

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

11.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

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

11.1.6.5.4* Grab Bar Details.

11.1.6.5.4.1

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

11.1.6.5.4.2

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

11.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 11.1.6.5.4.1 and 11.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as a minimum, within theheight requirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 11.1.6.5 .

11.1.6.5.5 Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions accordance with other provisions of this Code .


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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The MEA Egress Committee reviewed the detailed justification submitted with the associated NFPA 101 PI on which an FRis making similar changes to NFPA 101. The injury and death problem with bathtub/shower falls demands attention, as well,in NFPA 5000.

The committee positioned the new material as 7.1.6.5 as it is tied to the other items in 7.1.6 related to walking surfaces. MEAis not mandating that grab bars be provided. Rather, it is creating a menu that can be mandatorily referenced by otherprovisions of the Code.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.


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Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.


Bush, Kenneth E.

While I am sympathetic to the need for such protective devices, I am not convinced that these devices should be regulated by the fire officialwho may be responsible for enforcing this Code. I am also concerned with the introduction of this material into the Chapter regarding Meansof Egress and with associating these devices to a means of protection along the egress path since there are several other requirementsassociated with this portion of the egress path, such as floor levels (including stepping over the edges of tubs and shower curbs)and slopresistance, which are not addressed by this Chapter. However, I am submitting an Affirmative Ballot on this issue to permit the introduction ofuniform regulations on this subject for possible adoption by the Occupancy Chapter Technical Committees who might feel the need toreference this material.

Pauls, Jake

Comments by the 2 Affirmative Balloters (Saks and Bush) and the Negative Ballot from Buuck warrant additional comment during the MEATC ballot circulation as follows. Within his affirmative ballot comment, Kenneth Saks’ main point is that grab bars would be more appropriatefor NFPA 5000’s plumbing section. First, grab bars have a comparable role to handrails on stairs and ramps; that is they provide muchneeded “points of control” to maintain posture in executing difficult transitions, involving elevation impediments and changes while traversingsurfaces with highly variable slip resistance. Both of these geometric and surface conditions are dealt with generally by NFPA 5000 at 11.1.6.Thus they are legitimate and, indeed, important aspects of means of egress and safety generally. Moreover, the professional skills involvedwith means of egress features are more related to the movement of people—and thus best dealt with by experts on this topic within the MEATC—than they are to the movement of water, a topic left to the plumbing professionals’ expertise. The affirmative ballot comment from KenBush appears, for the most part, supportive of the proposed grab bar requirements being in the Means of Egress chapter, although he statesa concern about such placement. I hope he comes to recognize that the topic, and its treatment in a menu item, is a natural fit for Means ofEgress; it is. In the meantime, I thank him for his support of the proposal. The three main claims by Daniel Buuck, in his negative ballotcomment, are without foundation. First, the proposed requirements are consistent with the requirements of the widely used standards used bythe “accessibility community” at the smaller number of locations, within bath/shower facilities, called for in the NFPA proposals; any reviewthat has been made, and will be further made, by leaders in the accessibility field, confirms that the safety-focused requirements are not atodds with those for accessibility. Ramifications are, moreover, being intensively examined by US accessibility experts prior to public commentconcluding in the NFPA process. Finally, the fear about children climbing the vertical pole-form grab bars is completely unfounded; asspecified in the proposed requirements—without footholds, they are not conducive to climbing. Pulling yes, but climbing no.

Saks, Kenneth

I concur with the need for this issue, but this section should be moved to the plumbing section of the code.


Buuck, Daniel

A Committee Input should have been created for this section similar to CI 6004 which, according to the Committee Statement, "is intended tosolicit public comments for review during the second draft stage." First of all, I am concerned that the proposed requirements have not beenadequately reviewed by the accessibility community. There is also the issue of the proposed vertical grab bars, especially those from the floorto the ceiling, which will be inviting for children to climb. This will more than likely lead to the unintended consequence of serious injuries dueto the misuse of the grab bars in dwelling units. It is obvious that the ramifications of this major change to the nation’s living spaces has notbeen fully vetted.

de Vries, David A.

This needs to be coordinated with, and located in Chapter 12, which adopts ADA Standards and ICC/ANSI A117.1. Those documentsalready address grab bars.


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11.1.9 Impediments to Egress.

Any device or alarm installed to restrict the improper use of a means of egress, and any device or system installed to monitor orrecord use of a means of egress, shall be designed and installed so that it cannot, even in case of failure, impede or preventemergency use of such means of egress, unless otherwise provided in 11.2.1.6 and Chapters 19 and 21.




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Committee Statement: Adding requirement to help ensure that means of egress is not compromised by monitoring systems.

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Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.



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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.3.2

The elevation of the floor surfaces required by 11.2.1.3.1 shall be maintained on both sides of the door openings for a distance notless than the width of the widest leaf and not less than 36 in. (915 mm) .




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Committee Statement: For smaller door leafs the minimum of 36 inches on both sides of the door accommodates an adult gait.

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4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.4.2* Door Leaf Swing Direction.

Side-hinged or pivoted-swinging door leaves in the required means of egress shall swing in the direction of egress travel where anyof the following conditions exist:

(1) The door assemblies shall serve an area with an occupant load of 50 or more.

(2) The door assemblies shall be used in an exit enclosure.

(3) The requirement of 11.2.1.4.2(2) shall not apply to door assemblies from individual dwelling units that open directly into an exitenclosure.

(4) The door assemblies shall serve a high hazard contents area.







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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The annex text serves as an advisory pointer to the new provisions in 11.4.2.1.2 and 11.4.2.2.2.

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Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.


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Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.5.6 Electrically Controlled Door Hardware-Release of Electrically Locked Egress Door Assemblies.

Door assemblies in the means of egress shall be permitted to be electrically locked if equipped with approved hardware, listed inaccordance with ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, electrical locking systems released by the operation ofdoor hardware provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The hardware for egress side occupant release of the electrical lock is affixed to the door leaf.

(2) The hardware has an obvious method of operation that is readily operated in the direction of egress under all lightingconditions .

(3) The hardware is capable of being operated with one hand in the direction of egress.

(4) Operation of the hardware directly interrupts the power supply to the electric lock and unlocks the door assembly in thedirection of egress.

(5)

(6) Hardware is listed in accordance with UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Revising the title and description of this electrical locking arrangement to more closely describe the system and toreduce variability of interpretations.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

* Loss of power to the hardware automatically electrically unlocks the door assembly in the direction of egress.


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Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.5.11

Where pairs of door leaves are required in a means of egress, one of the following criteria shall be met:

(1) Each leaf of the pair shall be provided with a releasing device that does not depend on the release of one door before the other.

(2) Approved automatic flush bolts shall be used and arranged such that both of the following criteria are met:

(a) The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware.

(b) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.

(3) The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware on the egress sideof the door.

(4) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The requirement for no doorknob or surface mounted hardware in (2) (a) is important on the egress side of the door. Whilethis requirement may or may not be important on the ingress side of the door, that is outside the scope of 5000.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel


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Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Electrically Locking Systems.

Approved, listed, delayed-egress electrically locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on door assemblies serving low andordinary hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system inaccordance with Section 55.2, or an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3,and where permitted in Chapters 15 through 31 and 33 through 34 , provided that the criteria of 11.2.1.6.1.1 through11.2.1.6.1.7 11.2.1.6.1.8 are met.

Global FR-6036

11.2.1.6.1.1

The provisions of 11.2.1.6.2 for access-controlled egress door assemblies sensor-release of electrical locking systems shall notapply to door assemblies with delayed-egress electrically locking systems.

11.2.1.6.1.2

The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of egress delay of the delayed-egress electrically locking system shall deactivateallowing unobstructed egress upon actuation of an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system installed inaccordance with Section 55.3, or upon the actuation of any heat detector or not more than two smoke detectors of an approved,supervised automatic fire detection system installed in accordance with Section 55.2.

11.2.1.6.1.3

The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of egress delay of the delayed-egress electrically locking system shall deactivateallowing unobstructed egress upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking mechanism.

11.2.1.6.1.4

An irreversible process shall release the electrical lock in the direction of egress within 15 seconds upon application of a force to therelease device required in 11.2.1.5.11 that shall not be required to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) nor be required to be continuously appliedfor more than 3 seconds. The initiation of the release process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door opening.Once the lock has been released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking rearming the delay electronics shallbe by manual means only.

11.2.1.6.1.5

Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, a delay not exceeding 30 seconds shall be permitted.

11.2.1.6.1.6*

On the door leaf adjacent to the release device in the direction of egress, there shall be a special sign in letters at least 1 in. (25mm) high that complies with 11.10.8.1 and 11.10.8.2 and reads as follows:

(1) PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS for doors that swing in the direction of egresstravel

(2) PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS for doors that swing against the direction ofegress travel

11.2.1.6.1.7

Emergency lighting The egress side of doors equipped with a delayed-egress electrically locking system shall be provided in thearea of the door assembly with emergency lighting in accordance with Section 11.9 .

11.2.1.6.1.8

Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revisions clarify the requirements of this section, and add a needed requirement for electrical locking hardware tobe listed to UL 294.

Response Message:


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Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.6.2* Access-Controlled Egress Door Assemblies. Sensor-Release of Electrical Locking Systems.

Where permitted in Chapters 15 through 31 and 33, door assemblies in the means of egress shall be permitted to be equipped withsensor-release electrical lock locking system hardware that prevents egress provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) A sensor shall be provided on the egress side, arranged to unlock electrically the door leaf in the direction of egress upondetection of an approaching occupant.

(2) Door leaves shall automatically electrically unlock in the direction of egress upon loss of power to the sensor or to the part ofthe access control locking system that electrically locks the door leaves.

(3) Door locks shall be arranged to electrically unlock in the direction of egress from a manual release device complying with all ofthe following criteria:

(a) The manual release device shall be located on the egress side, 40 in. to 48 in. (1015 mm to 1220 mm) vertically abovethe floor, and within 60 in. (1525 mm) of the secured door openings.

(b) The manual release device shall be readily accessible and clearly identified by a sign that reads as follows: PUSH TOEXIT.

(c) When operated, the manual release device shall result in direct interruption of power to the lock — independent of thelocking system electronics — and the lock shall remain unlocked for not less than 30 seconds.

(4) Activation of the building fire-protective signaling system, if provided, shall automatically electrically unlock the door leaves inthe direction of egress, and the door leaves shall remain electrically unlocked until the fire-protective signaling system hasbeen manually reset.

(5) The activation of manual fire alarm boxes that activate the building fire-protective signaling system specified in 11.2.1.6.2(4)shall not be required to unlock the door leaves.

(6) Activation of the building automatic sprinkler or fire detection system, if provided, shall automatically electrically unlock the doorleaves in the direction of egress, and the door leaves shall remain electrically unlocked until the fire-protective signaling systemhas been manually reset.

(7) The egress side of access-controlled sensor-released electrically locked egress doors, other than existing access controlledsensor-released electrically locked egress doors, shall be provided with emergency lighting in accordance with Section 11.9.

(8) Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 294, Standard for Access Control Units .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The title and description of these special locking arrangements are renamed to more closely describe the permitted speciallocking arrangement. This will help to reduce variability in interpretations. Also, the revision adds a requirement for thehardware for new systems to comply with UL 294.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention


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Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.6.3 Elevator Lobby Exit Access Door Assemblies Locking.

Where permitted in Chapters 16 through 31, door assemblies separating the elevator lobby from the exit access required by11.4.1.6.1 shall be permitted to be electrically locked, provided that all the following criteria are met:

(1) The lock electrical locking hardware is listed in accordance with ANSI/ UL 294.

(2) The building is protected throughout by a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 55.2.

(3) The building is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3.

(4) Waterflow in the sprinkler system required by 11.2.1.6.3(3) is arranged to initiate the building fire alarm system.

(5) The elevator lobby is protected by an approved, supervised smoke detection system in accordance with Section 55.2.

(6) Detection of smoke by the detection system required by 11.2.1.6.3(5) is arranged to initiate the building fire alarm system andnotify building occupants.

(7) Initiation of the building fire alarm system by other than manual fire alarm boxes unlocks the electrical locks on elevator lobbydoors.

(8) Loss of power to the elevator lobby electronic electrical lock system unlocks the electrical locks on the elevator lobby doorassemblies.

(9) Once unlocked, the elevator lobby doors remain electrically unlocked until the building fire alarm system has been manuallyreset.

(10) Where the elevator lobby doors remain mechanically latched after being electrically unlocked, latch releasing hardware inaccordance with 11.2.1.5.5 is affixed to the doors.

(11) A two-way communication system is provided for communication between the elevator lobby and a central control point that isconstantly staffed.

(12) The central control point staff required by 11.2.1.6.3(11) is capable, trained, and authorized to provide emergency assistance.

(13) The provisions of 11.2.1.6.1 for delayed-egress electrically locking systems are not applied to the elevator lobby doors.

(14)




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Recommended revisions are intended to clarify requirements.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

* The provisions of 11.2.1.6.2 for access-controlled egress door assemblies sensor-release of electrically locking systems arenot applied to the elevator lobby doors.


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Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.7* Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware.

11.2.1.7.1

Where a door assembly is required to be equipped with panic hardware or fire exit hardware, such hardware shall meet all of thefollowing criteria:

(1) It shall consist of a cross bar or push pad, the actuating portion of which extends across not less than one-half of the width ofthe door leaf.

(2) It shall be mounted not less than 34 in. (865 mm), and not more than 48 in. (1220 mm), above the floor.

(3) It shall be constructed so that a horizontal force not to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) actuates the cross bar or push pad and latches.

11.2.1.7.2*

Only approved fire exit hardware shall be used on fire protection–rated door assemblies.

11.2.1.7.2.1

Panic hardware and fire exit hardware shall comply with ANSI/ UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, and ANSI/BHMAA156.3, Exit Devices.

11.2.1.7.3

Required panic hardware and fire exit hardware in other than detention and correctional occupancies, as otherwise provided in21.2.11, shall not be equipped with any locking device, set screw, or other arrangement that prevents the release of the latch whenpressure is applied to the releasing device.

11.2.1.7.4

Devices that hold the latch in the retracted position shall be prohibited on fire exit hardware, unless listed and approved for thatpurpose.



5000_FR6004-annex_text.docx




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The annex serves as an advisory pointer to the new provisions of 11.4.2.1.2 and 11.4.2.2.2.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention


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Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.8.4 Delayed Action Closers.

Doors required to be self-closing and not required to be automatic closing shall be permitted to be equipped with delayed actionclosers.




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Delayed action closers will be of help to individuals needing extra time to move through the door opening. Currently theCode does not address where they can and can't be used. See FR-6006 in Chapter 3 for definition of 'delayed action closer'.

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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


Saks, Kenneth

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11.2.1.9.1* General.

Where means of egress door leaves are operated by power upon the approach of a person, or are provided with power-assistedmanual operation, the design shall be such that, in the event of power failure, the door leaves open manually to allow egress travelor close when necessary to safeguard the means of egress.

11.2.1.9.1.1

Power-operated swinging doors, power-operated sliding doors, and power-operated folding doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMAA156.10, Power Operated Pedestrian Doors .

11.2.1.9.1.2

Power-assisted swinging doors and low-energy power-operated swinging doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19, PowerAssist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors .

11.2.1.9.1.3

Low-energy power-operated sliding doors and low-energy power-operated folding doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.38,Low Energy Power Operated Sliding and Folding Doors .

11.2.1.9.1.4

The forces required to manually open the door leaves specified in 11.2.1.9.1 shall not exceed those required in 11.2.1.4.5, exceptthat the force required to set the door leaf in motion shall not exceed 50 lbf (222 N).

11.2.1.9.1.5

The door assembly shall be designed and installed so that, when a force is applied to the door leaf on the side from which egress ismade, it shall be capable of swinging from any position to provide full use of the required width of the opening in which it is installed.(See 11.2.1.4.)

11.2.1.9.1.6

On the egress side of each door opening, there shall be a special sign that complies with 11.10.8.1 and 11.10.8.2 and reads asfollows:

IN EMERGENCY, PUSH TO OPEN

11.2.1.9.1.7

The sign required by 11.2.1.9.1.611.2.1.9.1.611.2.1.9.1.3 shall be in letters not less than 1 in. (25 mm) high on a contrastingbackground.

11.2.1.9.1.8

Sliding power-operated door assemblies in exit access serving an occupant load of fewer than 50 that manually open in the directionof door leaf travel, with forces not exceeding those required in 11.2.1.4.5, shall not be required to have a swing-out feature requiredby 11.2.1.9.1.511.2.1.9.1.511.2.1.9.1.2 . The required sign shall read as follows:

IN EMERGENCY, SLIDE TO OPEN

11.2.1.9.1.9

In the emergency breakout mode, a door leaf located within a two-leaf opening shall be exempt from the minimum 32 in. (810 mm)single-leaf requirement of 11.2.1.2.3, provided that the clear width of the single leaf is not less than 30 in. (760 mm).

11.2.1.9.1.10

For a biparting sliding door assembly in the emergency breakout mode, a door leaf located within a multiple-leaf opening shall beexempt from the minimum 32 in. (810 mm) single-leaf requirement of 11.2.1.2.3.2(1) if a clear opening of not less than 32 in. (810mm) is provided by all leafs leaves broken out.

11.2.1.9.1.11

Door assemblies complying with 11.2.1.14 shall be permitted to be used.

11.2.1.9.1.12

The requirements of 11.2.1.9.1 through 11.2.1.9.1.1111.2.1.9.1.1111.2.1.9.1.8 shall not apply in detention and correctionaloccupancies where otherwise provided in 21.2.11.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision adds requirements for new doors to comply with the set of ANSI/BHMA expert standards on power doors.This is reasonable for new door installations.

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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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Frable, David W.

Referenced BHMA standards were not available for Technical Committee members to review. Prior to acceptance of this proposed codechange, it is recommended that the subject referenced BHMA standards be available for Technical Committee members to review.


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11.2.1.10.1

Revolving door assemblies shall comply with all of the following:

(1) Revolving door assemblies shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.27, Power and Manual Operated Revolving Doors , and shallbe installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instruction.

(2) Revolving door wings shall be capable of being collapsed into a book-fold position or breakout for egress in accordance withANSI/BHMA A156.27 .

(3) When revolving door wings are collapsed into the book-fold position or breakout position , the parallel egress paths formedshall provide an aggregate width of 36 in. (915 mm).

(4) Revolving door assemblies shall not be used within 10 ft (3050 mm) of the foot or the top of stairs or escalators.

(5) Under all conditions, there shall be a dispersal area acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction between the stairs orescalators and revolving door assemblies.

(6) The revolutions per minute (rpm) of revolving door wings shall not exceed the values in Table 11.2.1.10.1 ANSI/BHMAA156.27 .

(7) Each revolving door assembly shall have a conforming side-hinged swinging door assembly in the same wall as the revolvingdoor and within 10 ft (3050 mm) of the revolving door.

(8) Revolving door assemblies shall be permitted without the adjacent swinging door assemblies required by 11.2.1.10.1(6) forstreet floor elevator lobbies, provided that no stairways or door openings from other parts of the building discharge through thelobby, and the lobby has no occupancy other than as a means of travel between the elevators and street.

Table 11.2.1.10.1 Revolving Door Maximum Speed

Inside Diameter Power Driven–Type Speed Control (rpm) Manual-Type Speed Control (rpm)

ft/in. mm

6 ft 6 in. 1980 11 12

7 ft 2135 10 11

7 ft 6 in. 2285 9 11

8 ft 2440 9 10

8 ft 6 in. 2590 8 9

9 ft 2745 8 9

9 ft 6 in. 2895 7 8

10 ft 3050 7 8




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The revisions introduce the reference standard requirements from ANSI/BHMA A156.27 for Revolving Doors. BHMA A156.27includes provisions for acceptable door speeds (max. RPM), egress / breakout requirements for the various types andconfigurations of revolving doors, glazing (consistent with Federal and IBC requirements for safety glazing), kinetic energy, andsafety requirements such as emergency stop switches, sensors, and speed controls. These provisions enhance current NFPArequirements for new revolving doors.

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Tierney, Michael


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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.1.10.4

The requirement of 11.2.1.10.3 shall not apply to revolving door wings, provided that the collapsing force is reduced to a force not toexceed 130 lbf (580 N) under the all of the following conditions:

(1) Power failure, or removal of power to the device holding the wings in position

(2) Actuation of the automatic sprinkler system, where such a system is provided

(3) Actuation of a smoke detection system that is installed to provide coverage in all areas within the building that are within 75 ft(23 m) of the revolving door assemblies

(4) Actuation of a clearly identified manual control switch in an approved location that reduces the holding force to a force not toexceed 130 lbf (580 N)




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Committee Statement: This revision corrects a grammatical error.

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Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

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Bush, Kenneth E.

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Collins, David S.


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Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.2.6.1.8

The signage shall be in a position that is visible from within the stair enclosure when the door leaf is in the open or closed position.




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The sign is for providing persons who are within the stair enclosure with useful information. There is no need to see the signbefore entering the enclosure. There is no intent to require a vision panel for viewing the sign before entering the enclosure.

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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.2.6.5.10 Materials.

Exit stair path markings shall be made of any material, including paint, provided that an electrical charge is not required to maintainthe required luminescence. Such materials shall include, but shall not be limited to, self-luminous materials and photoluminescentmaterials. Materials shall comply with one of the following either (1) or (2) that follows :

(1) ASTM E 2072 E2072 , Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, with the followingexceptions: and ASTM E2073, Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent)Markings

The charging source shall be 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux) of fluorescent illumination for 60 minutes.

The minimum luminance shall be 5 millicandelas/m 2 after 90 minutes.

(2) ANSI/ UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems




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CommitteeStatement:

Both ASTM E2072 and ASTM E2073 need to be referenced to cover the subject adequately. The previous exceptions can bedeleted as ASTM E2072-14 calls for luminance of not less than 30 mcd/m2 at 10 minutes and 5 mcd/m2 at 90 minutes. ASTME2073-10 addresses how the luminance is measured. The formatting of the introduction is changed to use the words “shallcomply with either (1) or (2) that follows” as both of the standards in part (1) must be followed; the previous wording of “shallcomply with ONE of the following” could confuse the issue.

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Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.2.3.9 Enclosure Pressurization.

11.2.3.9.1*

Smokeproof enclosures using pressurization shall use an approved engineered system with a design pressure difference across thebarrier of not less than 0.05 in. water column (12.5 Pa) in sprinklered buildings, or 0.10 in. water column (25 Pa) in nonsprinkleredbuildings, and shall be capable of maintaining these pressure differences under likely conditions of stack effect or wind. Thepressure difference across doors shall not exceed that which allows the door to begin to be opened by a force of 30 lbf (133 N) inaccordance with 11.2.1.4.5. Smokeproof enclosures using pressurization shall be in accordance with NFPA 92 .

11.2.3.9.2

Equipment, control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork for pressurization shall be located in accordance with one of the followingspecifications:

(1) Exterior to the building and directly connected to the enclosure by ductwork enclosed in noncombustible or limited-combustibleconstruction

(2) Within the enclosure with intake and exhaust air vented directly to the outside or through ductwork enclosed by a 2-hour fireresistance–rated separation

(3) Within the building, under the following conditions:

(a) Where the equipment and ductwork are separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanicalequipment, by a 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation

(b) Where the building, including the enclosure, is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automaticsprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 55.3, and the equipment and ductwork are separated from theremainder of the building, including other mechanical equipment, by not less than a 1-hour fire resistance–ratedseparation.

11.2.3.9.3

In all cases specified by 11.2.3.9.2(1) through (3), openings into the required fire resistance–rated separations shall be limited tothose needed for maintenance and operation and shall be protected by self-closing fire protection–rated devices.

11.2.3.9.4

The requirement of 11.2.3.9.2 shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour rated cable or cable system

(2) Where encased with not less than 2 in. (51 mm) of concrete

(3) Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit protective system with not less than a 2-hour fireresistive rating




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CommitteeStatement:

The fire safety criteria applicable to air traffic control towers (ATCTs) are originally based on an agreement between theoperators and controllers utilizing the ATCTs. The changes relate to providing extra protection for the controllers and fireservice.

ATCTs create a unique hazard. ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. In addition, occupants must be awakeand alert. The hazard associated with ATCTs is affected by the building’s limited uses, height, and the potential delay inevacuation because of the handoff of flights.

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Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.

Abstention

Crowley, Michael A.

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11.2.3.12 Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS).

A Type 60, Class 2, Level 2, emergency power supply system (EPSS) for mechanical ventilation equipment and enclosurepressurization systems shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems .The generator shall be located in a room having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance–rated separation from the remainder of thebuilding. The generator shall have a fuel supply not less than that which is adequate to operate the equipment for 2 hours. Thetransfer switch equipment and the standby panelboard shall be located in a room having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance–ratedseparation from the remainder of the building and normal electrical equipment.




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The fire safety criteria applicable to air traffic control towers (ATCTs) are originally based on an agreement between theoperators and controllers utilizing the ATCTs. The changes relate to providing extra protection for the controllers and fireservice.

ATCTs create a unique hazard. ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. In addition, occupants must be awakeand alert. The hazard associated with ATCTs is affected by the building’s limited uses, height, and the potential delay inevacuation because of the handoff of flights.

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Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


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Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel


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Collins, David S.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.

Abstention

Crowley, Michael A.

Abstaining to avoid conflict


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11.2.4.1.2*

Horizontal exits shall be permitted to be substituted for other exits where the total egress capacity and the total number of the otherexits (stairs, ramps, doors leading outside the building) is not less than half that required for the entire area of the building orconnected buildings, and provided that none of the other exits is a horizontal exit provided that both of the following are met , unlessotherwise permitted by 11.2.4.1.3.

(1) A minimum of half of the number of exits from any compartment created by horizontal exits is provided by other thanhorizontal exits

(2) A minimum of half of the egress capacity required for any compartment created by horizontal exits is provided by other thanhorizontal exits







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The current text of 11.2.4.1.2 does not explain the “maximum 50 percent” criteria correctly. Each compartment created byhorizontal exits needs to prove that at least half the number of exits and at least half the capacity is provided by somethingother than horizontal exits.

This First Revision also revises annex text. The current text of A.11.2.4.1.2 is incorrect. Extra door openings in a horizontalexit must either be subject to the horizontal exit maximum 50 percent criterion or considered as convenience openings thatare not credited with satisfying any means of egress requirements.

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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

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11.4.2 Spaces About Electrical Equipment.

11.4.2.1 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less.

The minimum number of means of egress for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70,National Electrical Code , Article 110.26(C).

11.4.2.1.1 Number of Means of Egress.

The minimum number of means of egress for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 ,Article 110.26(C).

11.4.2.1.2 Door Unlatching and Direction of Door Swing.

The method of door unlatching and direction of door swing for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordancewith NFPA 70 , Article 110.26(C)(3).

11.4.2.2 Over 600 Volts, Nominal.

The minimum number of means of egress for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, Article110.33(A).

11.4.2.2.1 Number of Means of Egress.

The minimum number of means of egress for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 ,Article 110.33(A).

11.4.2.2.2 Door Unlatching and Direction of Door Swing.

The method of door unlatching and direction of door swing for working space about electrical equipment shall be in accordancewith NFPA 70 , Article 110.33(A)(3).




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Code users should be forewarned that the NEC includes requirements on the means of door unlatching and direction of doorswing for spaces about electrical equipment. Design and installation to the only the requirements in NFPA 5000 will not resultin a complying situation. It is better to know about the requirement and meet it at the time of design/construction than to bedenied a Certificate of Occupancy.

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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.7.2 Exit Discharge Through Interior Building Areas.

Exits shall be permitted to discharge through interior building areas, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) Not more than 50 percent of the required number of exit stairs serving normally occupied areas of each floor, and not morethan 50 percent of the exit stair capacity required for normally occupied areas of each floor, shall discharge through areas onany level of discharge, except that 100 percent of the exits shall be permitted to discharge through areas on any level ofdischarge in detention and correctional occupancies as otherwise provided in 21.2.7.2.

(2) Each level of discharge shall discharge directly outside at the finished ground level, or discharge directly outside and provideaccess to the finished ground level by outside stairs or outside ramps.

(3) The interior exit discharge shall lead to a free and unobstructed way to the exterior of the building, and such way shall bereadily visible and identifiable apparent or shall be identifiable by exit signage from the point of discharge from the exit.

(4) The interior exit discharge shall be protected by one of the following methods:

(a) The level of discharge shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3, or the portion of the level of discharge used for interior exit discharge shall be protected by an approvedautomatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3 and shall be separated from the nonsprinklered portion of thefloor by fire barriers with a fire resistance rating meeting the requirements for the enclosure of exits. (See 11.1.3.2.1.)

(b) The interior exit discharge area shall be in a vestibule or foyer that meets all of the following criteria:

i. The depth from the exterior of the building shall be not more than 10 ft (3050 mm), and the length shall be not morethan 30 ft (9.1 m).

ii. The foyer shall be separated from the remainder of the level of discharge by fire barriers with minimum 1-hour 1hour fire resistance rating.

iii. The foyer shall serve only as a means of egress and shall include an exit directly to the outside.

(5) The entire area on the level of discharge shall be separated from areas below by construction having a fire resistance rating notless than that required for the exit enclosure, unless otherwise provided in 11.7.2(6).

(6) Levels below the level of discharge in an atrium shall be permitted to be open to the level of discharge where such level ofdischarge is protected in accordance with 8.12.3.




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The only change being made is to subitem (3).

The provision of 11.7.2(3) is routinely interpreted that exit signage meets the readily visible and identifiable unobstructed wayrequirement. Adding the exit signage language to the Code makes the requirement explicitly clear and removes the need tointerpret the provision. This change will ensure design professionals and AHJs are clearly aware of the identifiable free andunobstructed way interior exit discharge requirements.

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Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.7.3.3*

Stairs and ramps that continue more than one-half story beyond below the level of discharge shall be provided with an approvedmeans to prevent or dissuade occupants from traveling past the level of discharge during emergency building evacuation.




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CommitteeStatement:

By using the word "Beyond," the requirement, as it is currently written, applies to occupants traveling in both directions past thelevel of exit discharge. This means that where a stair has points of entry on levels above and below the level of exit discharge,the requirement to dissuade occupants from passing that level would apply in both directions. This would essentially create theneed for multiple gates, doors, or other means of disrupting egress within the stair; one above and one below the level of exitdischarge.

By replacing the word "Beyond" with the word "Below," the requirement is clarified such that it only applies to occupantstraveling in a downward direction past the level of exit discharge.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.


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Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.8.1.1*

Illumination of means of egress shall be provided in accordance with Section 11.8 for every building and structure where required inChapters 15 through 31 and 33 through 34. For the purposes of this requirement, exit access shall include only designated stairs,aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, and passageways leading to an exit. For the purposes of this requirement, exit discharge shallinclude only designated stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, walkways, and exit passageways leading to a public way.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Exit passageways are exits and not part of exit discharge.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.9.2.4

Emergency generators providing and related transfer switch equipment that provide power to emergency lighting systems shall beinstalled, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 110. Stored electrical energy systems, where required in this Code, otherthan battery systems for emergency luminaires in accordance with 11.9.2.5, shall be installed and tested in accordance with NFPA111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Transfer switches are a fundamental part of the emergency power chain.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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11.12.2

A common path of travel not exceeding 100 ft (30 m) shall be permitted in any of the following locations:

(1) In buildings protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3

(2) In mechanical equipment rooms with no fuel-fired equipment




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The current language can be misinterpreted as only permitting a common path of travel of 100 ft (30 m) if both conditions aremet. The proposed change adds language that provides clarification and is consistent with the formatting of conditionalprovisions in the remainder of the document.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.


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Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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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 impracticalityas determined by 12.33.3.2.4 the vertical change of level at every entrance to the building is greater than 18 in. (45.7 cm) betweenthe floor level each entrance serves and the final grade of the exterior surface at all points within 5 ft (1.5 m) of that entrance .

12.33.1.2.3

The criteria of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Section 1005, requirements for Type C dwellings, shall not apply to any entrance located on alevel with no habitable rooms.

12.33.1.2.4

The criteria of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Section 1005, requirements for Type C dwellings, shall not apply to building alterations.



A.12.33.1.2.2_FR-2003.docx


Submitter Full Name: BLD-BSY


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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 27 10:43:59 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This change and the new text that follows in 12.33.1.2.3 and 12.33.1.2.4, plus accompanying Annex language, were developedby the Site Impracticality Task Group of the Building Systems technical committee to better address the issue of access to oneand two family dwelling units. The committee's language makes it easier for a homeowner to determine whether their buildingmust comply and it is not overly restrictive. The focus of the Committee is to capture 95% of the new homes that can easily bemade visitable in order to increase the stock of visitable homes without imposing an undue burden on those homes that aremore difficult to make visitable. This is consistent with the recommendations of Concrete Change, an advocacy group forvisitability.

This Annex language and the text to which it refers were developed by the NFPA 5000 Site Impracticality Task Group to betteraddress the issue of access to one and two family dwelling units. The committee finds the language to be easier for ahomeowner to determine whether their building must comply and that is not overly restrictive. The committee agrees with thefocus of the Task Group to capture 95% of the new homes that can easily be made visitable in order to increase the stock ofvisitable homes without imposing an undue burden on those homes that are more difficult to make visitable. This is consistentwith the recommendations of Concrete Change, an advocacy group for visitability.

ResponseMessage:


Public Input No. 110-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.12.33.1]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

7 Affirmative All



0 Abstention


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Not Returned

Forner, Phil

Greene, Joshua D.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Reeser, Michael J.

Shingleton, Frank

Affirmative All

Ambrefe, William

Brinkman, Kevin L.

Rickard, John A.

Riforgiate, Charles G.

Siegel, Shelley

Smith, James B.

Willse, Peter J.


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First Revision No. 6079-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 15.1.2.2, 15.1.2.3 ]

15.1.2.2 Equivalent Alternatives.

15.1.2.2.1

Equivalency shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1.5.

15.1.2.2.2

Where this chapter requires compliance with the seismic design provisions of Chapter 35, the use of FEMA 356 ASCE 41 ,Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings, shall bepermitted. Where FEMA 356 ASCE 41 is used, the seismic performance criteria shall be as indicated in Table 15.1.2.2.2 Table 2-2of ASCE 41 for the assigned occupancy risk category.

Table 15.1.2.2.2 Seismic Performance Criteria

FEMA 356 Performance Levels

Occupancy Category (See Table 35.3.1) BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard Level † BSE-2 Earthquake Hazard Level †

I LS CP

II LS CP

III ‡

IV IO LS

LS: Life safety.

CP: Collapse prevention.

IO: Immediate occupancy.

† BSE-1 and BSE-2 hazards are defined in FEMA 356.

‡ Values for Occupancy Category III performance levels are to be taken as halfway between the values specified for OccupancyCategory II and Occupancy Category IV.

15.1.2.3 Other Alternatives.

15.1.2.3.1

Where compliance with this chapter, or with any other code as required by this chapter, is technically infeasible or would imposeundue hardship because of structural, construction, or dimensional difficulties, the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted toaccept other alternative materials, design features, and operational features.

15.1.2.3.2

Where permitted in this chapter, seismic design using ASCE/SEI 31 41 , Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings, orFEMA 356 shall be permitted. Where either ASCE/SEI 31 or FEMA 356 ASCE 41 is used, the seismic performance criteria shall beas indicated in Table 15.1.2.3.2 Table 2-1 of ASCE 41 for the assigned occupancy risk category.

Table 15.1.2.3.2 Reduced Seismic Performance Criteria

FEMA 356 Performance Levels

Occupancy Category (SeeTable 35.3.1)

ASCE/SEI 31 PerformanceLevels

BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard

Level †BSE-2 Earthquake Hazard

Level ‡

I LS LS NR

II LS LS NR

III ‡ NR

IV IO IO NR

LS: Life safety.

NR: Not required.

IO: Immediate occupancy.

† BSE-1 and BSE-2 hazards are as defined in FEMA 356.

‡ Values for Occupancy Category III performance levels are to be taken as halfway between the values specified for OccupancyCategory II and Occupancy Category IV.



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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

ASCE 31 and FEMA 356 have been replaced with ASCE 41-13, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings.This FR cleans up the two sections.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 213-NFPA 5000-2015 [Sections A.15.1.2.2.2, A.15.1.2.3.2]

Public Input No. 210-NFPA 5000-2015 [Sections 15.1.2.2, 15.1.2.3]

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All


Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.


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Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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16.2.1 General.

All means of egress shall be in accordance with Chapter 11 and this chapter.

16.2.1.1

All means of egress shall be in accordance with Chapter 11 and this chapter.

16.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with theprovisions of 11.1.6.5 .


Submitter Full Name: BLD-AXM


Street Address:

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Submittal Date: Mon Aug 31 16:06:42 CDT 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The new provisions of 11.1.6.5 for grab bars are appropriate for application to assembly occupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.


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Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.

Schweitzer, Charles J.

Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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16.2.2.3.1 General.

Stairs complying with 11.2.2 shall be permitted, unless one of the following criteria applies:

(1)

(2) The requirement of 16.2.2.3.1 shall not apply to stages and platforms as permitted by 16.4.6.

(3) The stairs connecting only a stage or platform and the immediately adjacent assembly seating shall be permitted to have ahandrail in the center only or on one side only.

(4) The stairs connecting only a stage or platform and the immediately adjacent assembly seating shall be permitted to omit theguards required by 11.1.8 where both of the following criteria are met:

(a) The guard would restrict audience sight-lines to the stage or platform

(b) The height between any part of the stair and the adjacent floor is not more than 42 in. (1065 mm)

(5) Stairs connecting aisle stairs with cross-aisles, concourses, or other aisle stairs and landings in compliance with 16.2.5.6.9shall be permitted to comply with 16.2.5.6.7 .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Coordination with changes being made to 16.2.5.6.9 so that there will not be a conflict within the chapter.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

* Stairs serving seating that is designed to be repositioned shall not be required to comply with 11.2.2.3.1.


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Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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16.2.5.4.1

Festival seating, as defined in 3.3.565.1, shall be prohibited within a building, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) Festival seating shall be permitted in assembly occupancies having occupant loads of where the festival seating occupant loadis 250 or less.

(2) Festival seating shall be permitted in assembly occupancies where occupant loads exceed 250 and the festival seatingoccupant load exceeds 250, provided that an approved life safety evaluation has been performed. (See 16.4.1.)

(3) Festival seating shall be permitted in assembly occupancies without dance halls, discotheques, and nightclubs, where thefestival seating occupant load is 1000 or less.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The original intent in the reduction of number of occupants in festival seating was to address dance halls, disco, etc. where agreater density of occupants can occur. In other types of facilities with not more than 1000 occupants, hazards similar tothose found in dance halls, disco, etc. are typically not present.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.


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Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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16.2.5.6.9 Aisle Landings Transitions .

Where the path of travel on a stair, or an aisle stair, or aisle ramp continues to another stair of different rise or tread depth,another or aisle stair of different rise or tread depth, or another ramp of different slope, there shall be a landing tread at thattransition whose depth is equal to or greater than the width of the stair, aisle stair, or ramp unless otherwise permitted by one of thefollowing:

(1) Maximum height between landings in accordance with 11.2.2 is not required within aisles.

(2) No landing is required at the termination of an aisle stair.

(3) No landing is required within aisle stairs with nonuniform risers as permitted by 16.2.5.6.7(7).

(4) No landing is required between aisle ramps of different slopes.

(5) No landing is required between an aisle ramp and an aisle accessway or between an aisle stair and an aisle accessway.

(6) A minimum 30 in. (760 mm) deep landing tread at that transition is permitted between an aisle stair and a stair with the sametread depths or between an aisle stair and another aisle stair with the same tread depths.

(7) A minimum 30 in. (760 mm) 22 in. (560 mm) deep landing tread at that transition is permitted between an aisle stair and a stairwith greater tread depth in the descending direction and between an aisle stair and another aisle stair with greater tread depthin the descending direction.

(8) A minimum 30 in. (760 mm) deep landing tread at that transition is permitted between an aisle stair and a stair with less treaddepth in the descending direction and between an aisle stair and another aisle stair with less tread depth in the descendingdirection.

(9) A minimum 22 in. (560 mm) deep landing tread at that transition is permitted between an aisle ramp and a stair and betweenan aisle ramp and an aisle stair.

(10) No landing depth need exceed 48 in. (1220 mm).




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The definition of aisle stairs includes transition stair. This FR clarifies that transition stairs are allowed to use aisle stair riserheights in lieu of stair riser heights in accordance with 11.2.2. It also clarifies that the transition between aisle stairs or aisleramps and stairs, aisle stairs or aisle ramps is not a landing in accordance with 11.2.2, they are deeper treads for the transition.The reduction from 30” to 22” in the tread depth at the transition between an aisle stair or stair and another aisle stair or stairhaving greater tread depth in the descending direction is in recognition of a negative impact at the transition from the aisleaccessway into the aisle for some seating row spacings.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned


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Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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16.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Detection.

16.3.4.4.1

New assembly occupancies shall be provided with carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in accordance with Section55.11 in the locations specified as follows:

(1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-buring appliances

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

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

(4) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with a separation wall constructed of gypsumwallboard

16.3.4.4.2

Carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 16.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the following locations:

(1) Garages

(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.633.11.4

(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with themechanical code

(4) Occupiable spaces having a separation wall constructed of gypsum wallboard with attached garages that are open parkingstructures as defined in 3.3.633.11.4

(5) Occupiable spaces having a separation wall constructed of gypsum wallboard with attached garages that are mechanicallyventilated in accordance with the mechanical code




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This First Revision (FR) is intended to protect the public and workers from serious injury or possibly death from unintentionalnon-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by mandating the installation of CO detection devices in assemblyoccupancies. This FR models the location requirements for assembly occupancies after the requirements in the 2015 edition ofNFPA 5000 for CO detection in schools as a basis.

In the absence of a model building code for the installation of CO detection in restaurants many jurisdictions are developingtheir own regulations with varying installation requirements. This First Revision adds the needed model language.

Public Input No. 81-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after 16.3.5]

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All




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0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


Humble, Jonathan

See attached pdf file for comments.

Miller, Gregory R.

There is absolutely no indication by any record that CO has been an issue historically in Assembly occupancies.


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16.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with Section 55.13 in assembly occupancies withan occupant load of 500 or more.




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CommitteeStatement:

This will have Assembly occupancies over 500 people point to Chapter 9 for Risk Analysis and Emergency Response plans.

The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century inresponse to threats to homeland security.

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. Thiscontains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan as required in the above proposedsections.

This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every building. There are many elements contained within aMass Notification System, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering studyfor the occupancy.

A task group of the Assembly Occupancies Technical Committee was formed to continue review of the risk analysis conceptand the applications stated above.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William


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Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


Miller, Gregory R.

This proposed change is neither warranted nor necessary. More importantly, it adds cost unnecessarily and requires owners to hire aconsultant to provide a very subjective analysis based on risk thresholds. Further, finding a person qualified to perform this task is challenging.Even more challenging is having the authority having jurisdiction trained and qualified to assess and evaluate the risk analysis and render adecision based on sound criteria from project to project.


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16.3.7 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.

Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 55.13 .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The new provision of 55.13 for integrated systems testing is appropriate for adoption for assembly occupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake


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Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


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Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

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16.4.1 Life Safety Evaluation.

16.4.1.1* General.

Where a life safety evaluation is required by other provisions of this Code, it shall comply with all of the following:

(1) The life safety evaluation shall be performed by persons acceptable to the AHJ.

(2) The life safety evaluation shall include a written assessment of safety measures for conditions listed in 16.4.1.2 and of thebuilding systems and facility management in accordance with 16.4.1.3.

(3) The life safety evaluation shall be approved annually by the AHJ and shall be updated for special or unusual conditions.

16.4.1.2 Conditions to Be Assessed.

Life safety evaluations shall include an assessment of all of the following conditions and the related appropriate safety measures:

(1) Nature of the events and the participants and attendees

(2) Access and egress movement, including crowd density problems

(3) Medical emergencies

(4) Fire hazards

(5) Permanent and temporary structural systems

(6) Severe weather conditions

(7) Earthquakes

(8) Civil or other disturbances

(9) Hazardous materials incidents within and near the facility

(10) Relationships among facility management, event participants, emergency response agencies, and others having a role in theevents accommodated in the facility

16.4.1.3* Building Systems and Facility Management Assessments.

Life safety evaluations shall include assessments of both building systems and facility management upon which reliance is placedfor the safety of facility occupants, and such assessments shall consider scenarios appropriate to the facility.

16.4.1.3.1 Building Systems.

Prior to issuance of the building permit, the design team shall provide the AHJ with building systems documentation in accordancewith 16.4.1.4.

16.4.1.3.2 Facility Management.

Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the facility management shall provide the AHJ with facility managementdocumentation in accordance with 16.4.1.5.

16.4.1.3.3 Life Safety Evaluation.

16.4.1.3.3.1

Prior to issuance of the building permit, the persons performing the life safety evaluation owner shall confirm that the buildingsystems provide appropriate safety measures.

16.4.1.3.3.2

Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the persons performing the life safety evaluation shall confirm that the facilitymanagement and operational plans provide appropriate safety measures.

16.4.1.3.3.3

The AHJ shall approve the acceptable persons performing the life safety evaluation in a timely manner to enable the design teamand facility management to resolve concerns to the satisfaction of the persons performing the life safety evaluation prior to theirsubmission. The life safety evaluation shall be performed by persons acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

16.4.1.4 Life Safety Building Systems Document.

The AHJ shall be provided with a life safety building systems document providing the information required in 16.4.1.4.2 through16.4.1.4.4.

16.4.1.4.1 Document Distribution.

The persons performing the life safety evaluation, the AHJ, the A/E design team, and the building owner shall receive a copy of thelife safety building systems document prior to issuance of the building permit.


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16.4.1.4.2 Life Safety Narrative.

A life safety narrative shall be provided describing the following, as applicable :

(1) Building occupancy, construction type, and intended uses and events

(2) Building area and population capacity of the proposed facility

(3) Principal fire and life safety features/strategies for the building including, as applicable, the following:

(a) Egress

(b) Access control

(c) Fire barriers, smoke barriers, and smoke partitions

(d) Fire suppression systems

(e) Smoke control/protection

(f) Fire detection and alarm

(g) PA system

(h) Emergency elevator operation

(i) Emergency power and lighting

(j) Provisions for patrons with disabilities

(k) Fire department access

(l) Fire/Emergency command center

(4) Exterior construction design parameters used/applied

16.4.1.4.3 Life Safety Floor Plans.

Life safety floor plans of each level shall be provided, as applicable, with the following:

(1) Occupant load, exit location, egress capacity, main entrance/exit, horizontal exits, travel distance, and exit discharge

(2) Fire barriers, smoke barriers, and smoke partitions

(3) Areas of smoke-protected assembly occupancy

(4) Separate smoke-protected areas or zones

(5) Areas of other occupancy type and separations

(6) Unprotected vertical openings

(7) Event plans for each anticipated type of event depicting the following:

(a) Seating configuration

(b) Exhibit booth layout

(c) Stage location

(d) Occupant load, egress capacity required, exits provided, and travel distance

(e) Any floor or stage use restrictions

(f) Plan and/or section drawing indicating areas where the roof construction is more than 50 ft (15 m) above floor level andareas where sprinkler protection is omitted

(g) Areas of refuge — interior and exterior

16.4.1.4.4 Engineering Analysis and Calculations.

An Where active or passive smoke control is used, an engineering analysis shall be provided with the following:

(1) Smoke protection analysis to substantiate the use of smoke-protected assembly seating as follows:

(a) Peformance-based design methods approved by the AHJ

(b) Smoke control requirements per NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems .

(c) Smoke control assumptions, such as fire scenario description, fire size quantification, and smoke development/smokemovement analysis

(d) Proposed testing protocol for smoke control system and pass/fail criteria

(e) Timed egress analysis and assumed flow rates and travel speeds

(2) Sprinkler protection calculations, including an engineering analysis substantiating locations in accordance with 16.3.5.3 wheresprinkler protection would be ineffective due to height and combustible loading

(3) Load diagram of rigging/load capacity of gridiron, fly loft, or long-span roof structure used for hanging overhead objects

16.4.1.5 Life Safety Management Document.

The AHJ shall be provided with a life safety management document providing the information required in 16.4.1.5.2 through16.4.1.5.7.


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16.4.1.5.1 Document Distribution.

The persons performing the life safety evaluation, the AHJ, the A/E design team, and the building owner shall receive a copy of thelife safety management document prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

16.4.1.5.2 Facility Management and Operational Plans.

Facility management and operational plans shall address the following, as applicable :

(1) Best practices adopted or recognized

(2) Emergency plans

(3) Evacuation plans

(4) Shelter-in-place plans to include capacities and protection considerations

(5) Crowd management training plans

(6) Safety plans, which include the following:

(a) Training plans

(b) Safety equipment plans

(7) Fire alarm, smoke control system protocol, and testing plans

(8) First aid or medical treatment plans, which include the following:

(a) Defined levels of service

(b) Standing orders adopted

(c) Supply and equipment plans

(9) Housekeeping plans — biological, medical, hazardous materials cleaning

(10) Emergency communication plans, which include the following:

(a) Chain of authority and incident command system employed

(b) Contact information for the following :

i. Venue personnel

ii. Emergency management and response organizations (such as fire, police, medical, utility, transportation, and keystakeholders)

(c) Communication systems

(d) Standard announcement for incidents or emergency situations

(11) Risk and threat assessment for venue and surrounding area for the following:

(a) Severe weather

(b) Hazardous materials

(c) Terrorism

(d) Hostile intruder

(12) Operating procedures and protocols for risks, such as the following:

(a) Severe weather preparedness and monitoring plans

(b) Hazardous materials incidence response plans

(c) Terrorism response plans

(d) Hostile intruder response plans

(13) First responder response/arrival routes plans

(14) Alcohol management plans

(15) Food safety plans

(16) Rigging and temporary performance structure

(a) Design and safety review plans

(b) Emergency action plans

(17) Chemical and hazardous materials information and data

(18) Barrier and wall protections plan for motor sports or similar events


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16.4.1.5.3 Records.

Records of the facility management plans, including procedures and location, shall be maintained for the following:

(1) Crowd management training

(2) Safety training

(3) Fire alarm, smoke control system maintenance, and test records

(4) First aid or medical treatment and regulation compliance

16.4.1.5.4 Building Systems Reference Guide.

A building systems reference guide shall be provided in accordance with 16.4.1.5.4.1 through 16.4.1.5.4.3.

16.4.1.5.4.1

A basic life safety building systems reference guide shall be developed and maintained.

16.4.1.5.4.2

The life safety building systems reference guide shall contain the important and key information for the venue management’s usewhen planning events/activities for the safety of patrons, performers/participants, employees, and vendors.

16.4.1.5.4.3

The life safety building systems document in accordance with 16.4.1.4 shall be permitted to be used, but the life safety buildingsystems reference guide shall include the following, as applicable :

(1) Occupant capacity of every space/room

(2) Egress flow diagrams, including assumed flow rates, and capacities of all aisles and hallways, including public and nonpublicareas

(3) Capacities of all exterior doors and/or choke points in immediate perimeter areas

(4) Limitations or assumptions for ingress control that could be in place during an emergency egress/evacuation, including controlgates, queuing barriers, and turnstiles

(5) Capacities of immediate perimeter exterior walkways, including assumed flow rates for exterior areas

(6) Assumed egress paths for normal conditions — transportation modes

(7) Management level (lay) sequencing charts for alarm and emergency communication systems, the manual, or overrideoptions/instructions that include the following:

(a) List of codes or alarm signals

(b) Location of manual overrides

(c) Description of what exactly happens during an alarm, such as exhaust fans or doors open

(8) Principal fire and life safety features/strategies, such as sprinklers, smoke control, fire alarm notifications, PA system,emergency power, and fire department access

(9) Assumptions when developing occupancy plans for venue floor, open areas, and nonevent spaces, such as the following:

(a) Event floor plans/setup diagrams for each typical type event/activity

(b) Fire sprinkler and smoke protection capabilities

(10) Severe weather shelter areas, locations, structure considerations (limitations), capacities (occupancy and density factor)

(11) Command center, which includes the following:

(a) Location (formal or informal)

(b) Structural integrity considerations

(c) Redundant locations and/or capabilities

(d) Jurisdictional rights — assumed and/or applied

(12) Locations and capacities of wheelchair and mobility impaired seating

(13) Locations and capacities of areas of refuge and other safe areas

(14) Rigging or structural load capacities of grids, truss structure, fly lofts, ceilings, floors, ramps, and staging

(15) List of locations of emergency equipment (such as fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, fire hydrants, AEDs)

(16) Sequencing of electrical service, such as the following:

(a) Emergency generators and chart of all areas illuminated during power outage

(b) Multiple electrical feed capabilities

(17) List of mechanical, moveable equipment in the facility

(18) Potential hazards in the surrounding neighborhood, including train tracks and propane stations

(19) Assumptions or accommodations considered and used in design


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16.4.1.5.5

The facility management plans shall be maintained and adjusted as necessary for changes to the venue structure, operatingpurposes and style, and event occupancy.

16.4.1.5.6

Facility management and operational plans shall be submitted to the AHJ annually.

16.4.1.5.7

For events and activities at the venue that are outside the normal operating conditions or vary from the normal facility managementplans, the following shall apply:

(1) Facility management shall perform an event/activity-specific facility management plan for the AHJ to review.

(2) Approval of the AHJ for the specific facility management plan shall occur prior to such event.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

After evaluating the 2015 edition changes to 16.4.1, the committee noted several items that needed to be changed forcoordination. "As applicable" was added for consistency and items were deleted that posed an undue burden on the AHJ.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John


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Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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16.4.6.4 Ventilators.

Regular stages greater than 1000 ft2 (93 m2) and legitimate stages shall be provided with emergency ventilation to provide a meansof removing smoke and combustion gases directly to the outside in the event of a fire. Ventilation shall be by one or a combination ofthe methods specified in 16.4.6.4.1 through 16.4.6.4.3.

16.4.6.4.1 Smoke Control.

16.4.6.4.1.1

A means shall be provided to maintain the smoke level at not less than 6 ft (1830 mm) above the highest level of assembly seatingor above the top of the proscenium opening where a proscenium wall and opening protection are provided.

16.4.6.4.1.2

Smoke control systems used for compliance with 16.4.6.4.1.1 shall be in accordance with NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke ControlSystems .

16.4.6.4.1.3

The smoke control system shall be activated independently by each of the following:

(1) Activation of the sprinkler system in the stage area

(2) Activation of smoke detectors over the stage area

(3) Operation of a manual switch at an approved location

16.4.6.4.1.4

The emergency ventilation system shall be supplied by both normal and standby power.

16.4.6.4.1.5

The fan power wiring and ducts shall be located and properly protected to ensure a minimum of 20 minutes of operation in the eventof activation.

16.4.6.4.2 Roof Vents.

16.4.6.4.2.1

Two or more vents shall be located near the center of, and above the highest part of, the stage area. Roof vents for compliance with16.4.6.4.1.1 shall be in accordance with NFPA 204 .

16.4.6.4.2.2

The vents shall be raised above the roof and shall provide a net free ventilation area equal to 5 percent of the stage area. Ventsshall be designed to maintain the smoke level at not less than 6 ft (1830 mm) above the highest level of assembly seating or abovethe top of the proscenium opening where a proscenium wall and opening protection are provided.

16.4.6.4.2.3

Vents for regular stages shall comply with NFPA 204 ; however, vents shall be permitted to provide a net free vent area of 5percent of the stage area, in lieu of the engineering analysis required by NFPA 204 .

16.4.6.4.2.4

Vents shall be constructed to open automatically by approved heat-activated devices.

16.4.6.4.2.5

Supplemental means shall be provided for manual emergency operation and periodic testing of the ventilator from the stage floor.

16.4.6.4.2.6 Labeling.

16.4.6.4.2.6.1

Vents shall be listed and labeled.

16.4.6.4.2.6.2

Where labeled devices permitting manual operation from the stage floor are not available for a labeled vent, the manual operationdevice shall not be required to be listed and labeled.

16.4.6.4.3 Other Means.

Approved, alternate means of removing smoke and combustion gases shall be permitted.

16.4.6.4.4 Testing.

Vents shall be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with Chapter 12 of NFPA 204 .



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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

These changes require an engineering basis for the design of stage venting systems for legitimate stages while maintaining theprescriptive requirements for regular stages. It adds guidance for detection for operation of vents on regular stages based onthe FPRF report Fire Safety in Theatres – A New Design Approach. The “two or more” and “raised above the roof” requirementsare deleted and replaced by reference to NFPA 204. A requirement is added for inspecting, maintaining, and testing stage ventsystems.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.


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Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


Conner, William

The requirement to use NFPA 204 for stages is untested and the cost is unknown, all addressing a feature that has not been shown to beinadequate in nearly a century.


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16.4.6.10 Standpipes or Hose Connections.

Regular stages over 1000 ft 2 (93 m 2 ) in area and all legitimate stages shall be equipped with 1 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) hose lines forfirst aid fire fighting at each side of the stage. Hose connections shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 , unless Class II or Class IIIstandpipes in accordance with NFPA 14 , Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems , are used.




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CommitteeStatement:

The variation in equipment and resources is different such that the AHJ should have freedom to make the call on hoserequirements. If needed, they should be installed based on NFPA 13.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lambert, Josh

Little, Julie A.


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Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


Lake, John

This removes the requirement for standpipes. I can see not designating the size of the discharge, but not eliminating the requirementaltogether.


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17.2.1.5





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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The new provisions of 11.1.6.5 for grab bars are appropriate for application to educational occupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa

Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.

Roeper, Kurt A.



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Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.



While I agree that providing the structural blocking to accommodate grab bars makes sense in new construction, I am not willing to turn a firesafety standard into a social engineering document by requiring every bathtub to be fully handicapped-accessible.

Shirey, Jeffrey

I do not think this proposal is within the Scope of the Life Safety Code. I think this is more of an ADA issue.


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17.2.2.2.4 Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry.

Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The locking means is approved.

(2) The locking means can be engaged without opening the door.

(3) The unlocking and unlatching from the classroom side of the door can be accomplished without the use of a key or tool.

(4) The unlocking and unlatching requires not more than one releasing operation.

(5) The unlocking and unlatching means are mounted at a height not exceeding 48 in. (1220 mm) above the finished floor.

(6) Locks, if remotely engaged, can be unlocked from the classroom side.

(7) The door is capable of being unlocked and opened from outside the room by staff with the necessary key or other credential.

(8) The locking means does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware.

(9) Modifications to fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80 .

(10) An emergency action plan shall be provided, addressing the use of the locking and unlocking means, from within andoutside the room.

(11) Staff is drilled in the engagement and release of the locking means, from within and outside the room, as part of emergencyegress drills.




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CommitteeStatement:

The Workshop on School Safety, Codes and Security – Final Report documented the need to lock classroom doors againstunwanted entry. The multiple provisions proposed as part of 17.2.2.2.4 cover the concerns for accomplishing door locking in asafe manner. The detailed criteria will weed out the dangerous hardware and locking means being promoted in themarketplace by those unfamiliar with traditional egress needs.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.


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Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.


Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Mertens, Matthew J.

Very Necessary guidance for the field.


Roeper, Kurt A.

Item #1 - Locking systems should be 'listed and labeled', not approved Item #3 - the term “special knowledge or effort”, as required in7.2.1.5.3, should be used instead of 'use of a key or tool' Item #5 - Operable parts of releasing mechanisms should be located between 34"and 48"


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17.2.3.2 Minimum Corridor Width.

17.2.3.2.1

Exit access corridors shall be not less than 6 ft (1830 mm) clear width except as otherwise permitted in 17.2.3.2.2 .

17.2.3.2.2

Exit access corridors with a required capacity of less than 100 persons shall have not less than 44 in. (1120 mm) of clear width.




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CommitteeStatement:

6 ft. wide corridors are not needed for smaller schools with small populations. Some schools, especially for special educationstudents, may have as few as 15 students in the building. Some small schools will purchase an existing building to housetheir program, and the corridors will not be 6 ft. in clear width.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 67-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after 17.2.3.2.1]

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


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Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Mertens, Matthew J.

Agree with Committee Comments. The width is consistent with other egress width requirements, however, highly recommend that this onlybe allowed for corridors with no out-swinging doors, and no lockers/ storage cubbies etc. which can further reduce the corridor width.


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17.3.1.1

Any vertical opening, other than unprotected vertical openings in accordance with 8.12.5 8.12.5.1 or 8.12.5.2 , shall be enclosedor protected in accordance with Section 8.12.




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CommitteeStatement:

6 ft. wide corridors are not needed for smaller schools with small populations. Some schools, especially for special educationstudents, may have as few as 15 students in the building. Some small schools will purchase an existing building to housetheir program, and the corridors will not be 6 ft. in clear width.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.


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Mertens, Matthew J.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


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17.3.2.1 General.

Rooms or spaces for the storage, processing, or use of materials specified in the list that follows shall be protected in accordancewith the following:

(1) Separation from the remainder of the building by fire barriers having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour or protectionof such rooms by automatic extinguishing systems as specified in Section 8.15 in the following areas:

(a) Boiler and furnace rooms, other than those enclosing only air-handling equipment

(b) Rooms or spaces used for the storage of combustible supplies in quantities deemed hazardous by the authority havingjurisdiction

(c) Rooms or spaces used for the storage of hazardous materials or flammable or combustible liquids in quantities deemedhazardous by recognized standards

(d) Janitor closets, other than those protected by automatic sprinklers, which are permitted to have doors with ventilatinglouvers

(2) Separation from the remainder of the building by fire barriers having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour andprotection of such rooms by automatic extinguishing systems as specified in Section 8.15 in the following areas:

(a)

(b) Maintenance shops, including woodworking and painting areas

(c) Rooms or spaces used for processing or use of combustible supplies deemed hazardous by the authority havingjurisdiction

(d) Rooms or spaces used for processing or use of hazardous materials or flammable or combustible liquids in quantitiesdeemed hazardous by recognized standards

(3) Where automatic extinguishing is used to meet the requirements of 17.3.2.1(1) or (2), protection permitted in accordance with55.3.1.2



END_5000_FR-3007_Annex.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The annex language being added already appears in the day-care provisions. It is equally helpful for educationaloccupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

* Laundries


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Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


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17.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

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




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The new provisions of Section 55.13 for risk analysis for mass notification systems are appropriate for application toeducational occupancies.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.


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Roeper, Kurt A.





Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Shirey, Jeffrey

This requirement would raise a lot of concerns surrounding it's ability to be enforced. How/can an AHJ enforce the findings of the riskanalysis?

Wassom, Mark S.

Emergency voice alarm communication (EVAC) systems can accomplish the needs of an educational occupancy without the additionalequipment and cost of a mass notification system (MNS). An EVAC system is not the same as MNS. This section could cause authorities torequire an MNS system in Group E occupancies which more complex and costly than necessary.


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17.3.4.4 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.

Detail FR-3002

17.3.4.4.1

Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 55.11 shall be provided in new educationaloccupancies in the locations specified as follows:

(1) On Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed on the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances

(2) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply airregister from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system

(3) Centrally Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicatingattached garage

(4) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to an attached garage with a separationwall constructed of gypsum wallboard.

17.3.4.4.2

Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with 17.3.4.4.1(1) , the alarm signal shall be automaticallytransmitted to an approved on-site location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720 .

Detail FR-3002

17.3.4.4.3

Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 17.3.4.4.1 shall not be required in the followinglocations:

(1) Garages

(2) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined in 3.3.633.11.4

(3) Occupiable spaces with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the applicablemechanical code

(4) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage is anopen parking structure as defined in 3.3.633.11.4 .

(5) Occupiable spaces that are separated from attached garages by walls constructed of gypsum wallboard where the garage ismechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanical code.




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CommitteeStatement:

This First Revision seeks to ensure that the carbon monoxide audible alarm and trouble signal will be heard so that appropriateaction will be taken.

The objective of installing carbon monoxide detection/notification devices in occupied spaces is to wake/alert occupants so theycan exit the premises. However, installations in furnace or boiler rooms, as is required by 17.3.4.4.1(1) should be designed sothat a responsible party can take immediate action if a fuel –burning appliance malfunctions, potentially spreading carbonmonoxide throughout the occupancy. Such rooms are often not regularly staffed. Therefore, the notification in such installationsshould sound in a constantly attended location, so that action can be taken quickly.

The term "carbon monoxide alarms" is being deleted as listing of such devices per UL 2034 is only for dwelling units. Systemdetectors are listed to UL 2075.


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Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

18 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Roeper, Kurt A.




Wolf, Ann Marie A.



The State of Illinois is dealing with this situation right now. We are requiring CO detection in new and existing public schools and there is noUL listed battery powered CO alarm that is listed for a non-residential application. UL 2075 deal with commercial CO alarms but the criteria fortriggering a 2075 CO alarm is geared to compliance with OSHA/NIOSH requirements for employees that are working in a CO environment,just as driving a forklift truck and measured on an 8 hour time-weighted approach. UL 2034 is the listing for residential CO alarms, but they"behave and respond" more like we would like to see in a school. It alarms when something is broken and there is a leak. The PPM trigger isa little higher (to prevent false alarms), but it is low enough that occupants can respond to the alarm and evacuate. 2034 also alleviatesalarms for short spikes of CO. New York City, the State of Virginia, and the State of California all require CO detection in commercial areasand when a battery operated alarm is permitted, the reference is to UL 2034. Even though the 2034 listing is for residential, we like theirresponse in the school setting. How should the committee deal with this?


Mertens, Matthew J.

While this proposal has great merit, I find it flawed to a fault. The directed locations of the CO installations can be contrary to manufacturersinstallation instructions/ listings. Additionally, very large rooms adjacent to parking with a centrally located detector may be likely outside theeffectiveness desired. Lastly, While exceptions for open and mechanically ventilated parking garages is common in the code world, given thedata provided indicating migration of the CO through drywall the requirement should stand on its own. The reality is that in many situations(especially in cold climates) mechanical ventilation is defeated by residents to conserve heat and/or subject to failure without notice which iswhen this detection is most important. Open parking areas are a more reasonable exception, but even here weather conditions can have a


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negative effect.

Shirey, Jeffrey

I am unable to find sufficient data on UL Listed carbon monoxide detectors outside the home setting. The installation of these detectorsanywhere else may negate the UL Listing.

Wassom, Mark S.

Single station carbon monoxide alarms should not be removed from the code. There are cases where they make more sense than a fulldetection system. Single station alarms can be interconnected to avoid the unoccupied space condition. UL 2034 covers single and multiplestation CO alarms intended for residential applications, but is not limited to residential applications.


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17.3.5 Extinguishment Requirements.

17.3.5.1

Educational occupancy buildings exceeding 12,000 ft 2 (1120 m 2 ) shall be protected throughout by an approved, electricallysupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3 except as otherwise permitted by 17.3.5.2 .

17.3.5.2

Educational occupancy buildings four or more stories in height shall be protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervisedautomatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3 . The requirement of 17.3.5.1 shall not apply to the following:

(1) Nonrelocatable buildings having an area not exceeding 1000 ft 2 (93 m 2 )

(2) Nonrelocatable buildings containing a single classroom

(3) Relocatable buildings complying with all of the following:

(a) Building area does not exceed 1000 ft 2 (93 m 2 )

(b) Building contains a single classroom

(c) Building is located not less than 30 ft (9.1 m) from another building.

17.3.5.3

Every portion of an educational occupancy building below the level of exit discharge shall be protected throughout by an approved,electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3.

17.3.5.4

Educational occupancy buildings with unprotected openings in accordance with 8.12.2 shall be protected throughout by anapproved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3.

17.3.5.5

Where another provision of this chapter requires an automatic sprinkler system to be electrically supervised, the sprinkler systemshall be electrically supervised in accordance with 55.3.2.

17.3.5.6

Standpipes shall be in accordance with 17.3.5.6.1 and 17.3.5.6.2.

17.3.5.6.1

Class I standpipe systems shall be provided in buildings four or more stories in height, or having four or more basement levels, asspecified in 55.4.1.

17.3.5.6.2

Class I standpipe systems shall be provided in buildings not protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3 where an occupiable area is more than 150 ft (45 m) from the closest point of firedepartment entry into the building.

17.3.5.7

Portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the provisions of Section 55.6 shall be installed.

17.3.5.1

Educational occupancy buildings exceeding 12,000 ft 2 (1120 m 2 ) shall be protected throughout by an approved, electricallysupervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3 except as otherwise permitted by 17.3.5.2 .




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CommitteeStatement:

Fully sprinklered schools provide active fire protection regardless of any scenario for which it is used. Public schools are oftenused as a public shelter, before or after a tornado, hurricane, flood, wild fire, etc. Some states require new schools be built aspublic shelters. In many emergencies, natural or man-made disasters, a school becomes the center for several temporaryoccupancies and agencies that providing emergency services, such as cooking, nursing, surgery, psychiatric, along withhousing, to area residents. All of these emergency uses, if built separately from a school, require sprinklers.

The "NFPA School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop" report from December of 2014, makes several suggestions toimprove school security. Several areas of the report suggest improving fire protection, such as fire sprinklers, in order tofacilitate egress options. One example is delayed evacuation when lockdown procedures are implemented. A procedure thatholds students and staff in an area, preventing egress after fire alarm activation is a concept contrary to the life safety code.Only by mandating an active fire protection system is this even remotely possible.

Schools are a significant investment by the community, state and federal government. Losing schools through fire isirresponsible planning and the cost to rebuild bears a heavy burden to the school district and local taxpayers. According to 2013NFPA report titled, "Structure Fires in Educational Properties", the abstract states, "In 2007-2011, U.S. fire departmentsresponded to an estimated average of 5,690 structure fires in educational properties, annually. These fires caused an annualaverage of 85 civilian fire injuries and $92 million in direct property damage." When sprinklers are installed, there is 62% less infire damage.

Mandating sprinklers is only part of the emergency planning and by no means solves all of the security aspects of schools.However, from experience, it is one of the more easily obtainable of all goals and provides a safe environment from fire.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

14 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.




Lazebnik, Rosa

Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.




Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Mertens, Matthew J.

The complete sprinkler protection of schools is a necessary component in the emergency planning, life safety and structural integrity of our


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schools. It wont take shooters long to realize all they have to do is start a fire to get people rolling out the door.


Educational occupancies provide vital and critical function in a community and to have a school destroyed by fire is disastrous. Protecting allschools, no matter, the size, with sprinklers is the right choice.

Wassom, Mark S.

I agree with promoting fire sprinklers in educational occupancies, but the jump from a 12,000sf threshold to 1,000sf seems excessive.Perhaps a lesser reduction, such as to 5,000sf would be more reasonable.



The existing threshold of 12,000 square feet is appropriate and provides a reasonable design option for very small schools and forrelocatable classroom pods.


Requiring sprinklers for small re-locatable temporary classrooms or quad re-locatable temporary classrooms would be an expensive hardshipfor small and large school districts. Water service lines would need to be installed and connected for a temporary mobile classroom that mayonly be used for 6 months at a time or less and do not have any other plumbing lines associated with the units. Under our current code criteriafor temporary classrooms all units are required to be located within 150 feet of a fire hydrant, must be a minimum of 20 feet away from theschool and a minimum of 10 feet between each unit.


This change means that a classroom building smaller than my house, located out in the country where there is no water supply, needs asprinkler system and the associated water supply that may cost as much as the building itself, to protect the occupants who could rapidlyevacuate the building to a place of safety.

Roeper, Kurt A.

The existing threshold of 12,000 square feet is appropriate and should be maintained per the 2015 Edition of NFPA 5000

Shirey, Jeffrey

This proposal does not include any supporting technical data, such as property loss, or any type of savings. Also, there is not any informationon number of injuries or loss of life indicating a need to reduce the sprinkler threshold. This requirement would also greatly impact theone-room school house communities and the temporary or relocatable buildings.


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18.2.1 General.

18.2.1.1

Means of egress shall be in accordance with Chapter 11 and Section 18.2.

18.2.1.2





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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The new provisions of 11.1.6.5 for grab bars are appropriate for application to day-care occupancies.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa

Marks, Maria B.


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Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.

Roeper, Kurt A.





Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.




Shirey, Jeffrey



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18.3.1 Protection of Vertical Openings.

Any vertical opening, other than unprotected vertical openings in accordance with 8.12.5 8.12.5.1 or 8.12.5.2 , shall be enclosedor protected in accordance with Section 8.12.




Street Address:

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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The provisions of 8.12.5.2 are adequate for day-care occupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.

Roeper, Kurt A.


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Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


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18.6.2.1 General.

18.6.2.1.1

Means of escape shall comply with Section 22.2.

18.6.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present for client use, grab bars shall be provided in accordancewith the provisions of 11.1.6.5 .




Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The new provisions of 11.1.6.5 for grab bars are appropriate for application to day-care occupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.





Lazebnik, Rosa

Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Mertens, Matthew J.


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Roeper, Kurt A.





Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.



This requirement is excessive when applied to Day-Care Homes.



Shirey, Jeffrey



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18.6.3.4 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.

18.6.3.4.1

Smoke alarms shall be installed within day-care homes in accordance with 55.2.2.6.

18.6.3.4.2

Where the day-care home is located within a building of another occupancy, such as in an apartment building or office building, anycorridors serving the day-care home shall be provided with a smoke detection system in accordance with Section 55.2, except asotherwise provided in 18.6.3.4.3 .

18.6.3.4.3

The corridor smoke detection system addressed in 18.6.3.4.2 shall not be required where all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The day-care home is in a building of another occupancy that is not required to have a fire alarm system by some otherprovision of this Code.

(2) Smoke alarms are installed in accordance with 55.2.2.10 in the corridor serving the day-care home.

(3) Smoke alarms are installed within the day-care home as required by 18.6.3.4.1 .

(4) Additional smoke alarms are installed within the day-care home within 15 ft (4.6 m) of all sleeping rooms.

(5) The smoke alarms required by 18.6.3.4.3(2) , 18.6.3.4.3(3) , and 18.6.3.4.3(4) are interconnected as required by NFPA72 so that each sounds an alarm when any of these smoke alarms detects smoke.

18.6.3.4.4

Single-station or multiple-station smoke alarms or smoke detectors shall be provided in all rooms used for sleeping in accordancewith 55.2.2.6.

18.6.3.4.5

Single-station or multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms or detectors shall be provided in accordance with Section 55.11 inday-care homes where client sleeping occurs and one or both of the following conditions exist:

(1) Fuel-fired equipment is present.

(2) An enclosed parking structure is attached to the day-care home.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This alternative fire protection design is financially feasible for day-care home owners and will provide adequate protection. Thepurpose of 18.6.3.4.2 is to protect the egress corridor for the day-care home clients and staff. The protection of other occupantsof the building is not within the scope of the detection requirements in 18.6.3.4.2. This option can only be used in a building thatis not required to have an NFPA 72 fire alarm system as required by another chapter in NFPA 101. The interconnected smokealarm system will sound within the corridor as well as within the day-care home providing notification of smoke and fire in both ofthose areas as intended by 1686.3.4.2 without the financial hardship created by the NFPA 72 detection system.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters


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2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Shirey, Jeffrey



Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.



A code that provides options for compliance that can help a business is a better code for all involved.

Abstention

Mertens, Matthew J.

While the proposal carries merit, but life safety should not have financial cost at its heart. Implementation of this proposed exception mustcome with very specific and direct guidance for its use in the annex


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19.1.1.1.10

Facilities that do not provide housing on a 24-hour basis for their occupants shall be classified as other occupancies and shall becovered by other chapters of this Code .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The provision confuses more than it helps. There is adequate text, without this sentence, to assist the user in properlydetermining whether something is a health care occupancy.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary

Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.


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Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred



I disagree that this statement is confusing. It has helped me to properly classify an occupancy more times than I remember. If this isremoved, how will we determine the difference between a bed for “sleeping accommodation” from a bed in an ambulatory occupancy?


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19.1.4.2 Special Definitions.

The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy.(See 3.3.445.1.)

(2) Deep-fat Frying.(See 3.3.149.)

(3) Hospital.(See 3.3.337.)

(4) Limited Care Facility.(See 3.3.215.7.)

(5) Nursing Home.(See 3.3.335.3.)

(6) Self-Preservation Capability (Health Care and Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies). (See 3.3.571 .)




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Correlation with placement of new definition in Chapter 3 so that users find the term from within the occupancychapter.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.


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Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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19.2.2.2.5.2*

Door-locking arrangements shall be permitted to reduce the risk of child abduction and address patient special needs that requirespecialized protective measures for their safety, provided that all of the following are met:

(1) Staff can readily unlock doors at all times in accordance with 19.2.2.6.

(2) A total (complete) smoke detection system is provided throughout the locked space in accordance with 55.2.2.3, or lockeddoors can be remotely unlocked at an approved, constantly attended location within the locked space.

(3)

(4) The locks are electric locks that fail safely so as to release upon loss of power to the device.

(5) The locks release by independent activation of each of the following:

(a) Activation of the smoke detection system required by 19.2.2.2.5.2(2)

(b) Waterflow in the automatic sprinkler system required by 19.2.2.2.5.2(3)

(6) Hardware for new electric lock installations is listed in accordance with UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units




Street Address:

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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Adding the requirement for hardware for electrical locking systems to listed to UL 294, as is currently required per11.2.1.5.6 for electrically controlled egress door assemblies.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

* The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 19.3.5.1.


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Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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19.2.2.2.10

High-rise health care occupancies Stairs that serve an occupiable story that is more than 75 ft (23 m) above the level of firedepartment vehicle access shall comply with the re-entry provisions of 11.2.1.5.9.




Street Address:

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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

A high-rise building is defined as “A building where the floor of an occupiable story is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above thelowest level of fire department vehicle access.” However, there may be stairs in a building that is classified as a high-risebuilding, that serve portions of the building where the top occupied floor is less than 75 ft above the access.

Presently, the code allows a non-high-rise building classified as a healthcare occupancy to lock exit stair doors against re-entryprovided it is not a high-rise building. The modified language would allow a stair that serves only five floors to be lockedagainst re-entry while still requiring any stair that serves the high-rise portions of the building to meet the re-entry provisions ofChapter 11.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


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Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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19.2.2.2.11

Horizontal-sliding Sliding doors shall be permitted in accordance with 19.2.2.2.11.1 or 19.2.2.2.11.2.

19.2.2.2.11.1

Horizontal sliding doors Special-purpose horizontally sliding accordion or folding door assemblies in accordance with 11.2.1.14 thatare not automatic-closing shall be limited to a single leaf and shall have a latch or other mechanism that ensures that the doors willnot rebound into a partially open position if forcefully closed.

19.2.2.2.11.2

Horizontal-sliding doors serving an occupant load of fewer than 10 shall be permitted, provided that all of the following criteria aremet:

(1) The area served by the door has no high hazard contents.

(2) The door is readily operable from either side without special knowledge or effort.

(3) The force required to operate the door in the direction of door travel is not more than 30 lbf (133 N) to set the door in motionand is not more than 15 lbf (67 N) to close the door or open it to the minimum required width.

(4) The door assembly complies with the fire protection rating, if required, and, where rated, is self-closing or automatic-closing bymeans of smoke detection in accordance with 11.2.1.8 and is installed in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doorsand Other Opening Protectives .

(5) Where corridor doors are required to latch, corridor doors are equipped with a latch or other mechanism that ensures that thedoors will not rebound into a partially open position if forcefully closed.




Street Address:

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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Coordination and consistent use of the terms "sliding doors" and "special-purpose horizontally sliding accordian or foldingdoor assemblies" as used here and in 11.2.1.14.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All


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Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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First Revision No. 4511-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 19.2.3.2, 19.2.3.3 ]


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19.2.3.2*

Aisles, corridors, and ramps required for exit access in a hospital or nursing home shall be not less than 8 ft (2440 mm) in clear andunobstructed width, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) Projections into the required width shall be permitted for wheeled equipment, provided that all of the following conditions aremet:

(a) The wheeled equipment does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 60 in. (1525 mm).

(b) The health care occupancy fire safety plan and training program address the relocation of the wheeled equipment duringa fire or similar emergency.

(c)

(5)

(6)

(7) Nursing home corridors shall be permitted to be not less than 6 ft (1830 mm) wide in smoke compartments housing not morethan 30 patients.

(8) Cross-corridor door openings in corridors with a required minimum width of 6 ft (1830 mm) shall have a clear width of not lessthan 64 in. (1625 mm) for pairs of doors or a clear width of not less than 32 in. (810 mm) for a single door.

(9) Where the corridor width is at least 8 ft (2440 mm), projections into the required width shall be permitted for emergency stairtravel devices, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(a) These devices do not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 72 in. (1830 mm).

(b) These devices are secured to the wall.

(c) Where furniture is placed in the corridor in accordance with 19.2.3.2(5) , the emergency stair travel devices are placedon the same side of the corridor as the furniture.

(d) These devices are located so as to not obstruct access to building service and fire protection equipment.

(e) These devices are grouped such that each grouping does not exceed a projected floor area of 12 ft 2 (3.7 m 2 ).

(f) The groupings addressed in 19.2.3.2(9)(5) are separated from each other by a distance of at least 10 ft (3050 mm).

* Aisles, corridors, and ramps in adjunct areas not intended for the housing, treatment, or use of inpatients shall be not lessthan 44 in. (1120 mm) in clear and unobstructed width.

* Projections from the corridor wall shall be permitted by one of the following:

(a) Noncontinuous projections not more than 6 in. (150 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) from the corridor wall, positioned not less than 38in. (965 mm) above the floor, shall be permitted.

(b) Noncontinuous projections of more than 4 in. (100 mm) but not more than 6 in. (150 mm) from the corridor wall shall bepermitted provided that both of the following are met:

i. The projecting item is positioned not less than 38 in. (965 mm) above the floor

ii. A vertical extension is provided below the projection such that the extension has a leading edge that is within 4 in.(100 mm) of the leading edge of the projection at a point that is 27 in. (685 mm) maximum above the floor

* Exit access within a room or suite of rooms complying with the requirements of 19.2.5 shall be permitted.

* The wheeled equipment is limited to the following:

i. Equipment in use and carts in use

ii. Medical emergency equipment not in use

iii. Patient lift and transport equipment

* Where the corridor width is at least 8 ft (2440 mm), projections into the required width shall be permitted for fixed furniture,provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The fixed furniture is securely attached to the floor or to the wall.

(b) The fixed furniture does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 6 ft (1830 mm), except as permittedby 19.2.3.2(2).

(c) The fixed furniture is located only on one side of the corridor.

(d) The fixed furniture is grouped such that each grouping does not exceed an area of 50 ft2 (4.6 m2).

(e) The fixed furniture groupings addressed in 19.2.3.2(5)(d) are separated from each other by a distance of at least 10 ft(3050 mm).

(f)

(g) Corridors throughout the smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detectionsystem in accordance with 18.3.4, or the fixed furniture spaces are arranged and located to allow direct supervision bythe facility staff from a nurses’ station or similar space.

* The fixed furniture is located so as to not obstruct access to building service and fire protection equipment.

* Cross-corridor door openings in corridors with a required minimum width of 8 ft (2440 mm) shall have a clear width of not lessthan 6 ft 11 in. (2110 mm) for pairs of doors or a clear width of not less than 41 1⁄2 in. (1055 mm) for a single door.


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19.2.3.3

Aisles, corridors, and ramps required for exit access in a limited care facility or hospital for psychiatric care shall be not less than 6 ft(1830 mm) in clear and unobstructed width, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) Projections into the required width shall be permitted for wheeled equipment, provided that all of the following conditions aremet:

(a) The wheeled equipment does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 60 in. (1525 mm).

(b) The health care occupancy fire safety plan and training program address the relocation of the wheeled equipment duringa fire or similar emergency.

(c)

(5)

(6) Where the corridor width is at least 8 ft (2440 mm), projections into the required width shall be permitted for emergency stairtravel devices, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(a) These devices do not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 72 in. (1830 mm).

(b) These devices are secured to the wall.

(c) Where furniture is placed in the corridor in accordance with 19.2.3.2(5) , the emergency stair travel devices are placedon the same side of the corridor as the furniture.

(d) These devices are located so as to not obstruct access to building service and fire protection equipment.

(e) These devices are grouped such that each grouping does not exceed a projected floor area of 12 ft 2 (3.7 m 2 ).

(f) The groupings addressed in 19.2.3.3(6)(e) are separated from each other by a distance of at least 10 ft (3050 mm).



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19.2.3.2(2) and 19.2.3.3(2) are revised for correlation with ADA. The annex text relative to cane detection has been updatedfor correlation.

New 19.2.3.2(9) and 19.2.3.3(6) recognize the need to store emergency stair travel devices in a location near where they willbe employed. This would permit evacuation sleds with or without wheels to be stored in the corridor which aide in the unlikelyevacuation of patients. since these are used for the same primary purpose of the corridor (i.e., evacuation / relocation /

* Aisles, corridors, and ramps in adjunct areas not intended for the housing, treatment, or use of inpatients shall be not lessthan 44 in. (1120 mm) in clear and unobstructed width.

* Projections from the corridor wall shall be permitted by one of the following:

(a) Noncontinuous projections not more than 6 in. (150 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) from the corridor wall, positioned not less than 38in. (965 mm) above the floor, shall be permitted.

(b) Noncontinuous projections of more than 4 in. (100 mm) but not more than 6 in. (150 mm) from the corridor wall shall bepermitted provided that both of the following are met:

i. The projecting item is positioned not less than 38 in. (965 mm) above the floor

ii. A vertical extension is provided below the projection such that the extension has a leading edge that is within 4 in.(100 mm) of the leading edge of the projection at a point that is 27 in. (685 mm) maximum above the floor

* Exit access within a room or suite of rooms complying with the requirements of 18.2.5 shall be permitted.

* The wheeled equipment is limited to the following:

i. Equipment in use and carts in use

ii. Medical emergency equipment not in use

iii. Patient lift and transport equipment

* Cross-corridor door openings in corridors with a required minimum width of 6 ft (1830 mm) shall have a clear width of not lessthan 64 in. (1625 mm) for pairs of doors or a clear width of not less than 41 1⁄2 in. (1055 mm) for a single door.


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movement of patients) there shouldn't be anything that prohibits them from being located in the corridor.

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

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Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


Rickard, John A.

The reference in 19.2.3.2(9)(f) should be to 19.2.3.2(9)e), not 19.2.3.2(9)(5).


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19.2.4.4* Exits from Smoke Compartments.

19.2.4.4.1

Not less than two exits shall be accessible from each smoke compartment, and egress shall be permitted through an adjacentcompartment(s) but provided that the two required egress paths are arranged so that both do not pass through the same adjacentsmoke compartment.

19.2.4.4.2

A door in a smoke barrier shall not serve as the only exit access from any space in a smoke compartment.




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As currently written, the Code permits rooms to be in one smoke compartment while the only egress path from the room isthrough the corridor door into the adjacent smoke compartment. The new provision is intended to prohibit the situation where apatient room, for example, has its only exit access door arranged such that it is in a smoke barrier such that upon leaving theroom, the patient is in a different smoke compartment.

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

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Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.


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Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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19.3.6.1 General.

Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions complying with 19.3.6.2 through 19.3.6.5(see also 19.2.5.4), unlessotherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1)

(2) Waiting areas shall be permitted to be open to the corridor, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment does not exceed 600 ft2 (55.7 m2).

(b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system in accordance with 19.3.4, oreach area is arranged and located to allow direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

(c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits.

(3)

(4) Gift shops not exceeding 500 ft2 (46.5 m2) shall be permitted to be open to the corridor or lobby.

(5) In a limited care facility, group meeting or multipurpose therapeutic spaces shall be permitted to open to the corridor, providedthat all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The space is not a hazardous area.

(b) The space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system in accordance with 19.3.4, or thespace is arranged and located to allow direct supervision by the facility staff from the nurses’ station or similar location.

(c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits.

(6) Cooking facilities in accordance with 19.3.2.5.3 shall be permitted to be open to the corridor.



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* Spaces shall be permitted to be unlimited in area and open to the corridor, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

(b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervisedautomatic smoke detection system in accordance with 19.3.4, or the smoke compartment in which the space is located isprotected throughout by quick-response sprinklers.

(c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system in accordance with 19.3.4,or the entire space is arranged and located to allow direct supervision by the facility staff from a nurses' station or similarspace.

(d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits.

* The requirement of 19.3.6.1 shall not apply to spaces for nurses’ stations.


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3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary

Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


Rickard, John A.

The TC vote on A19.3.6.1(1) included the correction of the spelling of "louvre," which should be "louver."



This makes no sense – if a space is physically separated from the corridor by walls and doors why would we consider it “open to thecorridor”? If others have issue with the requirements for corridor doors and walls it should be addressed in other areas of the code.


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19.3.6.2.1*

Corridor walls shall be permitted to terminate at the ceiling where the ceiling is constructed to limit the transfer of smoke.



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The National Bureau of Standards (now NIST) research report, NBSIR-81-2444, on which the exemption from having tocarry the corridor wall to the deck or floor above, included successful testing where the corridor wall extended above theceiling membrane.

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


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Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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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 ft 2

(2100 m 2 ). one of the following:

(1) 22,500 ft 2 (2100 m 2 ) in hospital smoke compartments where any patient sleeping room is configured for two or morepatients

(2) 40,000 sf 2 (3720 m 2 ) in hospital smoke compartments where all patient sleeping rooms are configured for only onepatient, in which case sleeping suites in accordance with 19.2.5.7 shall be permitted where every occupiable sleeping roomwithin the suite is configured for only one patient

(3) 40,000 ft 2 (3720 m 2 ) in hospital smoke compartments that contain no patient sleeping rooms

(4) 22,500 ft 2 (2100 m 2 ) in nursing homes and limited care faciliites




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For several years there has been discussion over the appropriate size of a healthcare occupancy smoke compartment. Duringthe last NFPA 101 cycle, the Second draft report contained language that would have increased the maximum size of smokecompartments to 40,000 sf for hospitals and kept the size at 22,500 sf for nursing homes and limited care facilities. This changewas overturned by a Certified amending motion at the technical hearing by a narrow margin. Based on the testimony received,there appeared to be concern over this increase in size for a multitude of reasons.

There was concern over the lack of technical substantiation for the change. This was balanced with questions of the origin of theexisting language and the technical basis for arriving at 22,500 sf. There was concern that the increase in smoke compartmentsize resulted in a reduction in passive protection that placed too much reliance on sprinkler systems. The response to thisconcern was that healthcare facilities have robust active and passive systems even with the increase. In addition, they have thebenefit of well trained staff that act as immediate responders as well as frequently and rigorous inspections by state licensing,federal certification and third party accreditation agencies - all of which verify that the existing systems and practices are beingappropriately maintained. There was concern relating to the fire history of healthcare occupancies: recent NFPA reports of firedata healthcare occupancies still show deaths in healthcare occupancies. The 2nd draft attempted to deal with this concept byallowing only hospitals to increase smoke compartment size. Hospitals have a much better fire history than nursing homes andlimited care facilities.

There was concern that other countries do not have the infrastructure to ensure that water mains and sprinkler systems wouldreliably work and that hospital staff would be trained appropriately to be the immediate responders. These concerns highlight theimportance of the "total concept" approach that NFPA has fostered since the early 1950's. If there is not a united approach toactive system, passive systems, staff training and regulatory oversight - there is a higher risk of failure. If any adopting jurisdictionknows that one of the these components will reliably fail, that adopting jurisdiction should be able to amend the rule according tothe special needs of that jurisdiction. There was the point that hospitals operational needs are driving larger, single-occupantpatient rooms and which have less risk, while compartment size is not changing. The challenge to this argument was that theproposed language took a one-size-fits-all approach to compartment size and did not take into account the variables of facilitieswho might choose to perpetuate smaller, double occupancy rooms.

Regardless of the point, there was a counterpoint to every argument in this discussion. The major contributors to this debatecommitted to discussing the issue further in hopes of uncovering better data and reaching common ground. A separate egressstudy was procured, unfortunately the study was limited and the results were inconclusive. However, the proponents of thischange were able to reach an agreement that we believe resolves the major concerns of the parties involved:

1. Focus the increase of smoke compartment size to hospitals only.

2. Only allow the increase to 40,000 sf to smoke compartments that have single occupancy sleeping rooms -or- smokecompartments without patient sleeping rooms.


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3. Allow the use of suites (which might contain multiple sleeping rooms) in all smoke compartments. However, limit those smokecompartments that contained multiple patient sleeping rooms (whether they be inside of a suite or outside of a suite ) to 22,500sf. Sleeping suites with only single occupancy sleeping rooms would be permitted to be in a 40,000 sf smoke compartment.

4. Clarify that arrangements for single- vs. multiple-occupancy rooms is intended to be by design, rather than administrativedecision. Thus we have used the term “configured for single patient occupancy”.

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0 Abstention

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


Bush, Kenneth E.

There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke compartments in hospitals. As was previously stated, theincreased size is based upon a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the measurement of overall area ofthe smoke compartment. Even though the hospital design may be configured for single patient room occupancy, there is no guarantee thathospital operations will limit these rooms to a single patient. Although not conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation oflarger smoke compartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires increased times, and is dependent upon anumber of factors, such as the time of day; staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and staff, which


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are not clearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment innon-sleeping areas may require additional assistance and time commensurate with patients in sleeping areas. There is likewise, nospecification or guarantee of staff to be immediately available for patient assistance in these areas. Before this provision moves forward,further study should be completed to provide appropriate justification for the actual increased sizes of these compartments in order tomaintain an acceptable level of safety of all building occupants.

Furdell, Gary

The proposal to increase from 22,500 to 40,000 sq. ft. was previously defeated on the floor and has returned with some changes in this cycle.As discussed at the first draft meeting the basis presented is to be in line with the most recent FGI models. The models presented, illustratedsleeping compartments designed as single occupancy. The disagreement discussed was based on sleeping compartments. Although thedesign would have single occupant rooms, the actual number of patients is not limited. A straw vote to limit the 40,000 sq. ft. sleepingcompartment to 36 patients failed. If the FGI design is the reason for the 40,000 sq.ft. sleeping compartment then there should not beopposition to limiting the patient occupants to 36. The argument that fire sprinkler protection and trained staff limit the need for these barriersdoes not weigh when factoring the failure of active fire protection i.e. human factors of the staff, and the fire sprinkler systems dependence onthe municipal water system. This coupled with the compartment size nearly doubling which will increase the travel distance out of thecompartment of origin, and the amount of time that medically compromised patients being not capable of self preservation having a longertime exposure to a hostile environment. Passive fire protection is all that is left when active fire protection fails. Maintaining the number ofbarriers does not actually change the design. The smoke doors are held open with magnetic hold open devices. The only design change is forHospital to have less barriers to maintain. The proposal does not substantiate the need to decrease the level of protection. The sleepingcompartment should remain 22,500 sq.ft. or the smoke compartment be limited in patient numbers to prevent a higher level of risk to a highernumber of patients.

Schmitt, Dennis L.

With a proposed increase in Hospital sleeping compartments from 22,500sf to 40,000sf as outlined in 19.3.7.1.3 (2)and having an occupantload of up to 50 or more persons the area nursing staff will have to cover during an emergency is excessive. Nursing staff will be required tocover a larger area and may be limited on visual control of the unit due to this proposed size increase. The sleeping room smokecompartment should remain at 22,500sf.


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19.5.1 Utilities.

19.5.1.1

Utilities shall comply with the provisions of Chapters 49, 52, and 53.

19.5.1.2

Power for alarms, emergency communications systems, and illumination of generator set locations shall be in accordance with theessential electrical system requirements of NFPA 99.

19.5.1.3

Any health care occupancy that normally uses life-support devices, other than for emergency purposes only, shall have electricalsystems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 99.

19.5.1.4

Maintenance and testing of essential electrical systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 99 .




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CommitteeStatement:

This new requirement provides the link for the user of NFPA 5000 to get to the maintenance and testing requirements ofNFPA 99. This has become more important with the elimination of occupancy chapters from NFPA 99.

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24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

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Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.


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Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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20.1.4.2 Definition — Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy Special Definitions .

See 3.3.445.1 The following is a list of special definitions used in this chapter.

(1) Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy (See 3.3.445.1 )

(2) Self-Preservation Capability (Health Care and Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies) . (See 3.3.571 .)

.




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Correlation with placement of new definition in Chapter 3 so that users find the term from within the occupancychapter.

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24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.


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Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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20.2.2.2.5

Door-locking arrangements shall be permitted where patient special needs require specialized protective measures for their safety,provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) Staff can readily unlock doors at all times in accordance with 20.2.2.2.6 .

(2) A total (complete) smoke detection system is provided throughout the locked space in accordance with 55.2.2.9 , or lockeddoors can be remotely unlocked at an approved, constantly attended location within the locked space.

(3) The building is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3.1.1 .

(4) The locks are electrical locks that fail safely so as to release upon loss of power to the device.

(5) The locks release by independent activation of each of the following:

(a) Activation of the smoke detection system required by 20.2.2.2.5(2)

(b) Waterflow in the automatic sprinkler system required by 20.2.2.2.5(3)

20.2.2.2.6

Doors that are located in the means of egress and are permitted to be locked in accordance with 20.2.2.2.5 shall comply withboth of the following

(1) Provisions shall be made for the rapid removal of occupants by means of one of the following:

(a) Remote control of locks from within the locked smoke compartment

(b) Keying of all locks to keys carried by staff at all times

(c) Other such reliable means available to the staff at all times

(2) Only one locking device shall be permitted on each door.




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Infant abduction and emergency department security area a concern in ambulatory health care occupancies as well as inhealth care occupancies. The locking provisions proposed offer safeguards for life safety during a fire event or similaremergency. Staff in ambulatory health care occupancies are also highly trained and capable of responding during a fire event.An infant should be afforded the same security whether born in a hospital or an ambulatory health care facility.

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Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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20.2.4 Number of Means of Egress.

20.2.4.1

The number of means of egress shall be in accordance with Section 11.4.

20.2.4.2

Not less than two exits shall be provided on every story. of the types described in 20.2.2 that are remotely located from each othershall be provided for each floor or fire section of the building.

20.2.4.3

Not less than two separate exits shall be accessible from every part of every story.

20.2.4.4

Not less than two exits of the types described in 20.2.2.2 shall be accessible from each smoke compartment.

20.2.4.5

Egress shall be permitted through adjacent compartments provided that the two required egress paths are arranged so that both donot pass through the same adjacent smoke compartment.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revisions take the format used in Chapters 19 (and those for business occupancies in Chapter 28) so as to assure thateveryone on the floor has access to two exits. The revision permits the undefined term “fire section” to be deleted.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.



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Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


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20.3.7 Subdivision of Building Spaces.

20.3.7.1

Ambulatory health care occupancies shall be separated from other tenants and occupancies and shall meet all of the followingrequirements:

(1) Walls shall have not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating and shall extend from the floor slab below to the floor or roof slababove.

(2) Doors shall be constructed of not less than 1 3⁄4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid-bonded wood core or the equivalent and shall beequipped with positive latches.

(3) Doors shall be self-closing and shall be kept in the closed position, except when in use.

(4) Any windows in the barriers shall be of fixed fire window assemblies in accordance with Section 8.7.

20.3.7.2

Every story of an ambulatory health care facility shall be divided into not less than two smoke compartments, unless otherwisepermitted by one of the following:

(1) This requirement shall not apply to facilities of less than 5000 ft2 (465 m2) that are protected by an approved automatic smokedetection system.

(2) This requirement shall not apply where the area of the ambulatory health care occupancy is less than 10,000 ft2 (929 m2) perstory and the building is protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system installed inaccordance with Section 55.3.

(3) An area in an adjoining occupancy shall be permitted to serve as a smoke compartment for an ambulatory health careoccupancy if all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The separating wall and both compartments meet the requirements of 20.3.7.

(b) The ambulatory health care occupancy does not exceed one of the following: is less than .

i. 22,500 ft 2 (2100 m 2 )

ii. 40,000 ft 2 (3720 m 2 ) in buildings protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3

(c) Access from the ambulatory health care occupancy to the other occupancy is unrestricted.

20.3.7.3

Smoke compartments, other than the area of an atrium separated in accordance with 8.12.3, shall not exceed an area of , and thetravel distance from any point to reach a door in a smoke barrier shall not exceed 200 ft (61 m). one of the following:

(1) an An area of 22,500 ft2 (2100 m2)

(2) An area of 40,000 ft 2 (3720 m 2 ) in buildings protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 55.3

20.3.7.4

The travel distance from any point to reach a door in a smoke barrier shall not exceed 200 ft (61 m).

20.3.7.5

Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with Section 8.11.

20.3.7.5.1

Any required smoke barrier shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, unless otherwise permitted by 20.3.7.4.3.

20.3.7.5.2

Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at the required occupancy separation where the ambulatory health care occupancy isconstructed as a separated multiple occupancy in accordance with 6.1.14.4 and the separation also meets the requirements for asmoke barrier.

20.3.7.5.3

Smoke dampers shall not be required in duct penetrations of smoke barriers in fully ducted heating, ventilating, and air-conditioningsystems for buildings protected throughout by an approved, electrically supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3.

20.3.7.6

Windows in the smoke barrier shall be of fixed fire window assemblies in accordance with 8.7.6.


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20.3.7.7

Not less than 15 net ft2 (1.4 net m2) per ambulatory health care facility occupant shall be provided within the aggregate area ofcorridors, patient rooms, treatment rooms, lounges, and other common areas on each side of the smoke compartment for the totalnumber of occupants in adjoining compartments.

20.3.7.8*

Doors in smoke barriers shall be not less than 13⁄4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid-bonded wood core or the equivalent and shall beself-closing or automatic-closing in accordance with 20.2.2.2.2.

20.3.7.9

Latching hardware shall not be required on smoke barrier cross-corridor doors.

20.3.7.10

A vision panel consisting of fire-rated glazing in approved frames shall be provided in each cross-corridor swinging door and at eachcross-corridor horizontal-sliding door in a smoke barrier.

20.3.7.11

Vision panels in doors in smoke barriers, if provided, shall be of fire-rated glazing in approved frames.

20.3.7.12*

Rabbets, bevels, or astragals shall be required at the meeting edges, and stops shall be required at the head and sides of doorframes in smoke barriers.

20.3.7.13

Center mullions shall be prohibited in smoke barrier door openings where pairs of cross-corridor doors are provided.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Ambulatory Health Care (AHC) occupancies have no patient sleeping areas. If Health Care occupancies are to permit 40,000ft2 smoke compartments for non-patient sleeping areas, then the same should be ok for AHC occupancies, but only if theentire building is sprinklered. The travel distance limitation has been split into its own requirement for clarity.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


27 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Gleason, Eric

Horeis, Richard M.

Szakats, Geza

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.



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Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.


Harmeyer, Robert J.

Harris, Donald W.

Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

Schultz, Terry


Worley, Fred


Bush, Kenneth E.

There is still insufficient justification to almost double the permitted size of smoke compartments in these facilities. As was previously stated,the increased size is based upon a correlation to travel distance which is measured by a different means than the measurement of the overallarea of the smoke compartment. Although not conclusive, the preliminary results of recent studies on evacuation of larger smokecompartments indicate that the evacuation of these larger compartments requires increased times, and is dependent upon a number offactors, such as the time of day; staff to patient ratios; and the number, location, and capabilities of both patients and staff, which are notclearly defined or specified by current Code provisions. In addition, the capabilities to evacuate patients undergoing treatment may requireadditional assistance and time. There is likewise, no specification or guarantee of staff to be immediately available for patient assistance.Before this provision moves forward, further study should be completed to provide appropriate justification for the actual increased sizes ofthese compartments in order to maintain an acceptable level of safety of all building occupants.

Furdell, Gary

The proposal to increase from 22,500 to 40,000 sq. ft. was previously defeated on the floor and has returned with some changes in this cycle.As discussed at the first draft meeting the basis presented is to be in line with the most recent FGI models. The models presented, illustratedsleeping compartments designed as single occupancy. The disagreement discussed was based on sleeping compartments. Although thedesign would have single occupant rooms, the actual number of patients is not limited. A straw vote to limit the 40,000 sq. ft. sleepingcompartment to 36 patients failed. If the FGI design is the reason for the 40,000 sq.ft. sleeping compartment then there should not beopposition to limiting the patient occupants to 36. The argument that fire sprinkler protection and trained staff limit the need for these barriersdoes not weigh when factoring the failure of active fire protection i.e. human factors of the staff, and the fire sprinkler systems dependence onthe municipal water system. This coupled with the compartment size nearly doubling which will increase the travel distance out of thecompartment of origin, and the amount of time that medically compromised patients being not capable of self preservation having a longertime exposure to a hostile environment. Passive fire protection is all that is left when active fire protection fails. Maintaining the number ofbarriers does not actually change the design. The smoke doors are held open with magnetic hold open devices. The only design change is forHospital to have less barriers to maintain. The proposal does not substantiate the need to decrease the level of protection. The sleepingcompartment should remain 22,500 sq.ft. or the smoke compartment be limited in patient numbers to prevent a higher level of risk to a highernumber of patients.


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Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 55.13 .


Submitter Full Name: BLD-DET


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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The new provision of 55.13 for integrated systems testing is appropriate for adoption for detention and correctionaloccupancies.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


16 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

12 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bondor, David L.

McNamara, Jack

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Aler, Clay P.

Bollig, Tracy

Collins, Peter J.

DiMascio, Michael

Iseminger, Jr., A. Larry

Kelly, John

Kruszelnicki, Michael

Lumley, Troy A.

Perry, Robert R.

Poole, Jack

Schultz, Terry

Stapleton, Jr., James A.



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Gaw, Randy

The intent to provide integrated systems testing is appropriate however the reference to new Section 55.13 - Mass Notification Systems - isincorrect. The correct reference should be to new clause 55.1.4.2 as per Public Input 172-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 55.1.4] andCommittee Statement FR-1502-NFPA 5000-2015. "55.1.4.2 - Where fire alarm systems are integrated with other building systems andequipment, the integrated systems shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 4 - Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life SafetySystem Testing."


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23.3.6.2*

Where an automatic sprinkler system is required or is used as an alternative method of protection, either for total or partial buildingcoverage, the following requirements shall be met: in accordance with Section 55.3 and 23.3.6.2.1 through 23.3.6.2.5 .

The system shall be in accordance with Section 55.3 and shall actuate the fire alarm system in accordance with Section55.2 .

In buildings four or fewer stories in height above the grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.

The use of automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13D shall be permitted where the lodging or roominghouse is not part of a mixed occupancy.

Entrance foyers shall be sprinklered where automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13D are utilized.

Lodging or rooming houses with sleeping accommodations for more than eight occupants shall be treated as two-familydwellings with regard to the water supply where automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13D are utilized.

Exception: In buildings sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13 , closets having an area of less than 12 ft 2 (1.1 m 2 ) inindividual dwelling units shall not be required to be sprinklered. Closets that contain equipment such as washers, dryers, furnaces,or water heaters shall be sprinklered, regardless of size.

23.3.6.2.1

Activation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the fire alarm system in accordance with Section 55.2 .

23.3.6.2.2

In buildings four or fewer stories in height and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above the grade plane, systems inaccordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.

23.3.6.2.3

Systems in accordance with NFPA 13D shall be permitted where all of the following requirements are met:

(1) The lodging or rooming house shall not be part of a mixed occupancy.

(2) Entrance foyers shall be sprinklered.

(3) Lodging or rooming houses with sleeping accommodations for more than eight occupants shall be treated as two-familydwellings with regard to the water supply.

23.3.6.2.4

In buildings sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13 , closets less than 12 ft 2 (1.1 m 2 ) in area in individual dwelling units shallnot be required to be sprinklered.

23.3.6.2.5

In buildings sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13 , closets that contain equipment such as washers, dryers, furnaces, or waterheaters shall be sprinklered, regardless of size.


Submitter Full Name: BLD-RES


Street Address:

City:

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Zip:

Submittal Date: Tue Sep 01 15:13:16 EDT 2015

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The revision is intended to correlate with NFPA 101.

Response Message:

Ballot Results



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28 Eligible Voters

6 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Buuck, Daniel

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Harbuck, Stanley C.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Klein, Marshall A.

Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.



Mayl, Eric N.

Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.


Weaver, Carl F.

Editorial change to correlate with NFPA 101.


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24.2.1.4





Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: See the substantiation for PI-158.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

6 Not Returned

16 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Klein, Marshall A.


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Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.


Paszczuk, Henry


Versteeg, Joseph H.


Harbuck, Stanley C.

Affirmative Ballot Comment on FR-7005 (submitted by RES TC Representatives for APHA: Harbuck & Pauls): Grab bars for NFPA 5000, Ch24, Hotels & Dormitories Comments by the 3 Negative Balloters (Buuck, Longhitano, and Weaver) warrant rebuttal during the RES TC ballotcirculation as follows. The three main claims by Daniel Buuck are without foundation. First, the proposed requirements are consistent with therequirements of the widely used standards used by the “accessibility community” at the smaller number of locations, within bath/showerfacilities, called for in the NFPA proposals; any review that has been made, and will be further made, by leaders in the accessibility field,confirms that the safety-focused requirements are not at odds with those for accessibility. Ramifications are, moreover, being intensivelyexamined by US accessibility experts prior to public comment concluding in the NFPA process. Finally, the fear about children climbing thevertical pole-form grab bars is completely unfounded; as specified in the proposed requirements—without footholds, they are not conducive toclimbing. Pulling yes, but climbing no. Alfred Longhitano is being unfair with the characterization that a fire safety standard (which is anoutdated characterization of NFPA 101 which is concerned with life safety with regard to means of egress) is being turned into a “socialengineering document.” Furthermore, given the proposal’s explicit statements that the proposed measures do NOT provide what is in theusual accessibility standards and rules, it is unfair to claim that the proposal requires “every bathtub to be fully handicapped-accessible.” Thatrequires more features than included in the proposal. Carl Weaver makes a blanket statement, without substantiation, about NFPA 5000 notbeing “the proper forum to address” injuries associated with people’s movement into and out of bathtubs. What then is the proper forum,especially as the prevention and mitigation measures proposed are within the class of interventions the Code already employs for dangersthat, on a per use basis, are much less dangerous to use as intended? The most comparable danger, use of stairs, has far more attention inthe Code (for example in attention to stepping surfaces and their geometry plus the point of control offered by handrails) than does the use ofbaths/showers and stair use dangers are lower—but still noteworthy—on a per-use basis. Furthermore, the Code typically calls for injuryprevention and mitigation measures that are difficult or impossible to implement once building construction is complete; the same is true forbaths/showers.


Buuck, Daniel

A Committee Input should have been created for this section similar to CI 6004 which, according to the Committee Statement, "is intended tosolicit public comments for review during the second draft stage." First of all, I am concerned that the proposed requirements have not beenadequately reviewed by the accessibility community. There is also the issue of the proposed vertical grab bars, especially those from the floorto the ceiling, which will be inviting for children to climb. This will more than likely lead to the unintended consequence of serious injuries dueto the misuse of the grab bars in hotels and apartment buildings. It is obvious that the ramifications of this major change to the nation’s livingspaces has not been fully vetted.



Spangler, Kevin

Suggest adjusting code requirement to only be required for Dormitories, not hotels. The reason being that hotels are provided with ADAcompliant rooms with the grab bar provisions. Many examples provided in the justification included persons in their home rather than hotels,which would indicate dormitories would be an appropriate inclusion in the code. In hotel settings, higher risk individuals, such as the dataexamples of an elderly individual with a walker who fell, would be in an ADA room with the grab bar provisions. Requiring grab bars in all hotelrooms is an unnecessary cost for all rooms. Additional data should be provided for hotel injuries to require hotel grab bars as part of the code.

Weaver, Carl F.

While I agree that there are injuries in the bathtub I do not believe this is the proper forum to address it.

Abstention

Mayl, Eric N.

.


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24.3.5.4

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance withSection 55.3, as modified by 24.3.5.5. In buildings four or fewer stories in height and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height abovegrade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.

The system shall be in accordance with Section 55.3 , as modified by 24.3.5.5 .

In buildings four or fewer stories in height, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.




Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: For consistency with NFPA 101.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

6 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Buuck, Daniel

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.


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Harbuck, Stanley C.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Klein, Marshall A.

Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.



Mayl, Eric N.

Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.


Weaver, Carl F.

Editorial change to correlate with NFPA 101.


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25.2.1.3





Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: See the substantiation for PI-159.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

6 Not Returned

17 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All

Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Klein, Marshall A.


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Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.


Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.


Harbuck, Stanley C.

Affirmative Ballot Comment on FR-7007 (submitted by RES TC Representatives for APHA: Harbuck & Pauls): Grab bars for NFPA 5000, Ch25, Apartment Buildings Comments by the 4 Negative Balloters (Buuck, Longhitano, Weaver and Mayl) warrant rebuttal during the RES TCballot circulation as follows. The three main claims by Daniel Buuck are without foundation. First, the proposed requirements are consistentwith the requirements of the widely used standards used by the “accessibility community” at the smaller number of locations, withinbath/shower facilities, called for in the NFPA proposals; any review that has been made, and will be further made, by leaders in theaccessibility field, confirms that the safety-focused requirements are not at odds with those for accessibility. Ramifications are, moreover,being intensively examined by US accessibility experts prior to public comment concluding in the NFPA process. Finally, the fear aboutchildren climbing the vertical pole-form grab bars is completely unfounded; as specified in the proposed requirements—without footholds, theyare not conducive to climbing. Pulling yes, but climbing no. Alfred Longhitano is being unfair with the characterization that a fire safetystandard (which is an outdated characterization of NFPA 101 which is concerned with life safety with regard to means of egress) is beingturned into a “social engineering document.” Furthermore, given the proposal’s explicit statements that the proposed measures do NOTprovide what is in the usual accessibility standards and rules, it is unfair to claim that the proposal requires “every bathtub to be fullyhandicapped-accessible.” That requires more features than included in the proposal. Carl Weaver makes a blanket statement, withoutsubstantiation, about NFPA 5000 not being “the proper forum to address” injuries associated with people’s movement into and out of bathtubs.What then is the proper forum, especially as the prevention and mitigation measures proposed are within the class of interventions the Codealready employs for dangers that, on a per use basis, are much less dangerous to use as intended? The most comparable danger, use ofstairs, has far more attention in the Code (for example in attention to stepping surfaces and their geometry plus the point of control offered byhandrails) than does the use of baths/showers and stair use dangers are lower—but still noteworthy—on a per-use basis. Furthermore, theCode typically calls for injury prevention and mitigation measures that are difficult or impossible to implement once building construction iscomplete; the same is true for baths/showers. Eric Mayl’s comment should have recognized that apartments are occupied by many personsvulnerable to falls and, increasingly, persons whose falls result in more serious, life-changing injuries and disabilities at worst and fear oftaking showers and baths at best.


Buuck, Daniel

A Committee Input should have been created for this section similar to CI 6004 which, according to the Committee Statement, "is intended tosolicit public comments for review during the second draft stage." First of all, I am concerned that the proposed requirements have not beenadequately reviewed by the accessibility community. There is also the issue of the proposed vertical grab bars, especially those from the floorto the ceiling, which will be inviting for children to climb. This will more than likely lead to the unintended consequence of serious injuries dueto the misuse of the grab bars in hotels and apartment buildings. It is obvious that the ramifications of this major change to the nation’s livingspaces has not been fully vetted.



Mayl, Eric N.

Requiring grab bars in all apartments is not warranted.

Weaver, Carl F.

While I agree that there are injuries in the bathtub I do not believe this is the proper forum to address it.


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25.3.5.3

Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be installed inaccordance with Section 55.3, as modified by 25.3.5.4 through 25.3.5.7. In buildings four or fewer stories in height and notexceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted.




Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Intent of the code proposal is to correlate the revised wording in the 2013 NFPA 13R under its Scope 1.1 with NFPA Codesthat reference NFPA 13R.

The 2015 IBC did this correlation under its revision of Section 903.3.1.2.

Correlation of the IBC, NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 with the scope of NFPA 13R will make this codes user friendly and will notleave room for misinterpretation of the requirements for application of NFPA 13R.

2013 NFPA 13R revised Section 1.1 states:

"1.1 Scope. This standard shall cover the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against firehazards in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18 m) in heightabove grade plane."

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

6 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyd, H. Wayne

Boyer, Patrick

Damron, Donald P.

Nickson, Ronald G.

Sharry, John A.

Zwirn, Jeffrey D.

Affirmative All


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Asp, Roland A.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Brown, Phillip A.

Buuck, Daniel

Coats, Paul D.

Cronin, Bradford T.

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Harbuck, Stanley C.

Isman, Kenneth E.

Klein, Marshall A.

Lambert, Josh

Lathrop, James K.



Mayl, Eric N.

Paszczuk, Henry


Spangler, Kevin

Versteeg, Joseph H.


Weaver, Carl F.

Editorial change to correlate with other codes.


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26.1.3.3

No board and care occupancy shall be located above a nonresidential or non–health care any other occupancy, unless such theboard and care occupancy and exits therefrom are is separated from the nonresidential or non–health care other occupancy byconstruction having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours in accordance with Table 6.2.4.1.1(a) and Table 6.2.4.1.1(b) .


Submitter Full Name: BLD-BCF


Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The revision is intended for correlation with NFPA 101.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.


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Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.2.2.6





Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: See statement on PI-160.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.


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Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.2.3.4.1 General.

A manual fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with Section 55.2.

26.2.3.4.2 Initiation.

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by one of the following means:

(1) Manual means in accordance with 55.2.2.1(1)

(2) Automatic sprinkler system that complies with 55.2.2.1(3) and provides protection throughout the building




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Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis


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Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.2.3.4.7 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.

26.2.3.4.7.1

Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 55.11 and 26.2.3.4.7 shall be provided innew, small board and care facilities where either of the following conditions exists:

(1) Where small board and care facilities have communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by 26.2.3.4.7.3

(2) Where small board and care facilities contain fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

26.2.3.4.7.2

Where required by 26.2.3.4.7.1 , carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the followinglocations:

(1) Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms

(2) Within sleeping rooms containing fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

(3) On every occupiable level, including basements and excluding attics and crawl spaces

(4) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage, unless otherwise exempted by26.2.3.4.7.3

26.2.3.4.7.3

Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 26.2.3.4.7.1(1) shall not be required in the followinglocations:

(1) In garages

(2) Within small board and care facilities with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined bythe building code

(3) Within small board and care facilities with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordancewith the mechanical code




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revision adds requirements for CO detection in new, small board and care facilities in response to direction from thecorrelating committee, modeled on the CO requirements for lodging or rooming houses in Ch. 23.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



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0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


Bonisch, Warren D.

No technical justification provided to justify need for such additional detection equipment in this specific occupancy.


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26.2.3.5.2.1

In buildings four or fewer stories in height and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance withNFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories inHeight , shall be permitted. All habitable areas, closets, roofed porches, roofed decks, and roofed balconies shall be sprinklered.




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CommitteeStatement:

Intent of the code proposal is to correlate the revised wording in the 2013 NFPA 13R under its Scope 1.1 with NFPA Codesthat reference NFPA 13R.

The 2015 IBC did this correlation under its revision of Section 903.3.1.2.

Correlation of the IBC and NFPA 5000 with the scope of NFPA 13R will make this codes user friendly and will not leave roomfor misinterpretation of the requirements for application of NFPA 13R.

2013 NFPA 13R revised Section 1.1 states:

"1.1 Scope. This standard shall cover the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems for protection against firehazards in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18 m) in heightabove grade plane."

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 14-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 26.2.3.5.2.1]

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.


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Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.3.2.1.3





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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: See statement on PI-160.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.


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Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.3.3.2.3

Doors to hazardous areas shall be self-closing or automatic-closing.




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Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.


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Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.3.3.4.9 Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems.

26.3.3.4.9.1

Carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with Section 55.11 and 26.3.3.4.9 shall be provided innew large board and care facilities where either of the following conditions exists:

(1) Where large board and care facilities have communicating attached garages, unless otherwise exempted by 26.3.3.4.9.3

(2) Where sleeping rooms or sleeping room suites contain fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

26.3.3.4.9.2

Where required by 26.3.3.4.9.1 , carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the followinglocations:

(1) Outside each separate sleeping room area in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms

(2) Within sleeping rooms containing fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

(3) On every occupiable level of a sleeping room and sleeping room suite

(4) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage, unless otherwise exempted by26.3.3.4.9.3

26.3.3.4.9.3

Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as specified in 26.3.3.4.9.1(1) shall not be required in the followinglocations:

(1) In garages

(2) Within facilities with communicating attached garages that are open parking structures as defined by the building code

(3) Within facilities with communicating attached garages that are mechanically ventilated in accordance with the mechanicalcode

26.3.3.4.9.4

Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside sleeping rooms, carbon monoxide alarms or carbonmonoxide detectors shall be installed in the locations specified as follows:

(1) Within rooms containing fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces

(2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a fuel-burning HVAC system




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revision adds requirements for CO detection in new, large board and care facilities in response to direction from thecorrelating committee, modeled on the CO requirements for hotels and dormitories in Ch. 24.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results



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23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


Bonisch, Warren D.

No technical justification provided to justify need for such additional detection equipment in this specific occupancy.


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26.3.3.6.2

Sleeping rooms shall be separated from corridors, living areas, and kitchens all spaces, other than adjacent sleeping rooms,adjacent bathrooms, or lounge areas, by walls complying with 26.3.3.6.3 through 26.3.3.6.6.




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Committee Statement


Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

17 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Larrimer, Peter A.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry


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Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


Bonisch, Warren D.

Proposal is not clear as to location of the lounge. Is the lounge "adjacent"? or is it a lounge that is a separate room, out the door, door thecorridor?

Nichols, Daniel E.

A clarification for this could be 'lounge areas within sleeping units' to better define the intent of not requiring separation in suite-typearrangements.


Kowalenko, Henry

Although grab bars are valuable safety features for residents in need of them, they are not necessary for all individuals. To require grab barsin all bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations or showers puts an undue burden on the provider to provide these safety features when in factthey may not be required by the resident.


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26.3.3.7.1

Every story shall be divided into not less than two smoke compartments, unless it meets the requirements of 26.3.3.7.2, 26.3.3.7.3,26.3.3.7.4, or 26.3.3.7.5, or 26.3.3.7.6 .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: See FR-508 (new 26.3.3.7.6).

Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.


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Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


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26.3.3.7.6

Smoke barriers shall not be required in single-story buildings that are less than 10,000 ft 2 (929 m 2 ) in area and where allsleeping rooms have direct egress to the exterior.




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Committee Statement


Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

18 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Larrimer, Peter A.

Rickard, John A.

Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


Kowalenko, Henry

Although grab bars are valuable safety features for residents in need of them, they are not necessary for all individuals. To require grab barsin all bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations or showers puts an undue burden on the provider to provide these safety features when in factthey may not be required by the resident.

Nichols, Daniel E.

The installation of smoke barriers provides a needed level of protection in all Board and Care Facilities, especially larger facilities. A March2009 fire in Wells, NY in a new small facility resulted in the death of four developmentally disabled occupants. This building was protectedwith an automatic fire detection system, a sprinkler system that was designed as a 13D but operated better than a 13R (multiple headsoperated and still controlled the fire), and had a smoke barrier installed only up to the ceiling of this one story building. The smoke barrierprovided additional time for a tenable environment on the patient floor for staff to initiate rescue and bring occupants to the main entrance.Even though fire conditions for the roof fire above did eventually cut-off egress, it is our belief that the barrier did provide additional time forevacuation by staff. Since a large facility could host a greater number of occupants than the 8 that were in the Wells fire and that staffinglevels are not regulated in this chapter, it is appropriate to maintain the protection.


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26.3.3.8.2*

Where residential cooking equipment is used for food warming or limited cooking, the equipment shall not be required to beprotected in accordance with Section 55.10, and the presence of the equipment shall not require the area to be protected as ahazardous area where the heating elements or burners have been tested and listed to not allow cooking pan temperatures toexceed 662°F (350°C) .




Street Address:

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Zip:


Committee Statement


Response Message:

Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

19 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.

Jose, Philip R.

Mills, David E.

Affirmative All

Allen, Scott D.

Asp, Roland A.

Beebe, Chad E.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Blum, Andrew

Bradley, Harry L.

Day, Richard L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Grant, Kurtis

Kowalenko, Henry

Larrimer, Peter A.

Nichols, Daniel E.

Rickard, John A.


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Rierson, Carter J.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

Schultz, Terry

Talley, Joshua

Taluba, Jon

Worley, Fred


Bonisch, Warren D.

Proposal needs a specific reference to a UL standard that is the basis for the specified temperature limits.


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Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 55.1.4 .




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CommitteeStatement:

Language addresses new text in Section 55.1.4 which requires fire protection systems that are integrated with other buildingsystems and equipment be tested in accordance with NFPA 4. The language ensures that fire protection systems and otherbuilding systems function together and properly, which is critical for both Mercantile and Business occupancies.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.

Gauvin, Daniel J.



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Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


Derr, Kevin L.

The adoption of the proposed change will require unnecessary paperwork, such as the development of a integrated test plan (NFPA 4 4.5.1)or the request for approval from the AHJ for the elimination of the requirement for an integrated test plan (NFPA 4. 4.5.3) that is not neededfor typical mercantile occupancies. Acceptance testing, including documentation for complicated systems, is currently covered in otherdocuments, including and not limited to, NFPA 10, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NFPA 101, NFPA 110 and the elevator code. The adoptionof NFPA 4, if determined appropriate, would more appropriately be located in Chapter 9, Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment orChapter 11, Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings and not in the individual occupancy chapters.


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28.3.2.3 Medical Gas.

Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases shall be in accordance with NFPA99 .




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CommitteeStatement:

NFPA 99 covers the requirements for storage areas as well as the operation, management, and maintenance of medicalgases in health care facilities. The definition of health care facilities in NFPA 99 would also apply to outpatient clinics that areclassified as a business occupancy. Action is consistent with language proposed for NFPA 101.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Derr, Kevin L.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.


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Gauvin, Daniel J.


Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


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Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Language addresses new text in Section 55.1.4 which requires fire protection systems that are integrated with other buildingsystems and equipment be tested in accordance with NFPA 4. The language ensures that fire protection systems and otherbuilding systems function together and properly, which is critical for both Mercantile and Business occupancies.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Burrus, William J.

Jacobs, Scott


Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Bellamy, Tracey D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Cole, Anthony W.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dodge, David A.

Donovan, Scott

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Freels, Douglas R.

Garzone, Joseph R.

Gauvin, Daniel J.



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Humble, Jonathan


Martin, Jeff

McKeon, Thomas W.


Murdock, Amy J.

Rice, Sarah A.

Stocker, Warren G.

Yonkers, Ernest D.


Derr, Kevin L.

The adoption of the proposed change will require unnecessary paperwork, such as the development of a integrated test plan (NFPA 4 4.5.1)or the request for approval from the AHJ for the elimination of the requirement for an integrated test plan (NFPA 4. 4.5.3) that is not neededfor typical business occupancies. Acceptance testing, including documentation for complicated systems, is currently covered in otherdocuments, including and not limited to, NFPA 10, NFPA 25, NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NFPA 101, NFPA 110 and the elevator code. The adoptionof NFPA 4, if determined appropriate, would more appropriately be located in Chapter 9, Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment orChapter 11, Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings and not in the individual occupancy chapters.


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Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Language addresses new text in Section 55.1.4 which requires fire protection systems that are integrated with other buildingsystems and equipment be tested in accordance with NFPA 4. NFPA 4 ensures that fire protection systems and other buildingsystems function together and properly, which is important for both Industrial and Storage occupancies.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey



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Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Language addresses new text in Section 55.1.4 which requires fire protection systems that are integrated with other buildingsystems and equipment be tested in accordance with NFPA 4. NFPA 4 ensures that fire protection systems and other buildingsystems function together and properly, which is important for both Industrial and Storage occupancies.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


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Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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30.8.1.6.1

Those parts of parking structures located within, immediately below, attached to, or less than 3000 mm (120 in.) from a building usedfor any other purpose shall be separated by walls, partitions, floors, or floor–ceiling assemblies having fire resistance ratings of notless than 2 hours, unless otherwise permitted by 30.8.1.6.2 5.2.2 of NFPA 88A , Standard for Parking Structures . [88A:5.2.1]




Street Address:

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Committee Statement


Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.


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Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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30.8.1.6.5.2*

Asphalt shall be permitted on grade. [88A:5.3.1.2]



A.30.8.1.6.5.2.docx




Street Address:

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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Extract update. Annex language should be included as part of the extracted language from NFPA 88A 2015.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.


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Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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30.8.5.2.3* Ventilation.

All enclosed parking structures shall be ventilated by a mechanical system capable of providing a minimum of 1.0 cfm/ft 2 (0.3

m 3 /min/m 2 ) of floor area per hour during hours of normal operation. [ 88A: 5.3.2]

30.8.5.2.3.1

All enclosed parking structures shall be ventilated by a mechanical system capable of providing a minimum of 1.0 cfm/ft 2 (300

L/min/m 2 ) of floor area during hours of normal operation. [ 88A: 6.3.1]

30.8.5.2.3.2

A mechanical ventilation system shall not be required in an open parking structure. [ 88A: 6.3.2]

30.8.5.2.3.3

Mechanical ventilating systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A . Ductwork shall be constructed of noncombustiblematerial. [ 88A: 6.3.3]



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Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

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30.8.5.2.4 Ductwork.

Ductwork shall be constructed of noncombustible material. [ 88A: 5.3.3]




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Committee Statement: Extract update. Text is now incorporated into NFPA 88A referenced Section 6.3.3.

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Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


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Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

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First Revision No. 5008-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 31.2.5, 31.2.6, 31.2.7 ]

31.2.5

Exits from underground structures with an occupant load of more than 100 persons in the underground portions of the structure andhaving a floor used for human occupancy located more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, or havingmore than one level located below the lowest level of with an exit discharge, shall be provided with outside smoke-venting facilitiesor other means to prevent the exits from becoming charged with smoke from any fire in the areas served by the exits.

31.2.6

The underground portions of an underground structure shall be provided with approved, automatic smoke control in accordance withSection 55.7 where the underground structure has all of the following:

(1) Occupant load of more than 100 persons in the underground portions of the structure

(2) Floor level used for human occupancy of more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below or more than one level below, the lowest level of withan exit discharge

(3) Combustible contents, combustible interior finish, or combustible construction

31.2.7

Exit stair enclosures in underground structures having a floor level used for human occupancy of more than 30 ft (9.1 m) below, ormore than one level below, the lowest level of with an exit discharge shall be provided with signage in accordance with 11.2.2.6 ateach floor level landing traversed in traveling to the exit discharge. The signs shall include a chevron-shaped indicator to showdirection to the exit discharge.




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The provisions of Sections 31.2.5 through 31.2.7 were written with the assumption that more than one level can be classifiedas the Level of Exit Discharge. Recent updates to the definition of 'Level of Exit Discharge" allow for only one level in astructure to be considered the Level of Exit Discharge. The proposed changes shown in Sections 31.2.5 through 31.2.7 reflectthat there is only one LED in a building.

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Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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First Revision No. 5017-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 31.6.1.3, 31.6.1.4, 31.6.1.5, 31.6.1.6 ]

31.6.1.3 Use of Accessory Levels.

31.6.1.3.1 Sprinklered Towers.

In towers protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, the levels located below theobservation level shall be permitted to be occupied only for any of the following uses that support tower operations :

(1) Electrical Uses that support tower operations such as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms, including emergency power,radar, communications, and electronics rooms

Radar, communications, and electronics rooms

(2) Incidental accessory uses that support tower operations

31.6.1.3.2

Electronic supervision of supervisory signals shall be provided in accordance with 55.3.2.1. Waterflow alarms shall be monitored inaccordance with 55.3.2.2.

31.6.1.3.3 Nonsprinklered Towers.

The levels located within a tower below the observation level and equipment room for that level in nonsprinklered towers shall not beoccupied.



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Correlative changes with NFPA 101 Section 11.3.1.3. Change are editorial and do not add any new technicalrequirements.

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Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


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Wren, Carl D.

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31.6.5.2

Towers with 360-degree line-of-sight requirements shall be permitted to have a single means of egress for a distance of travel to theexit not exceeding 75 ft (23 m), or 100 ft (30 m) if the tower is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system inaccordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .




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The change clarifies the intent of the requirement that the travel distance limit is to the entrance of the exit and not the exitdischarge. Revision correlates with changes made to NFPA 101 Section 11.3.2.4.2.

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Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

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Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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Sameth, Jerrold



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31.6.13 Additional Requirements for Air Traffic Control Towers.

31.6.13.1 Definition — Air Traffic Control Tower.

See 3.3.654.1.

31.6.13.2 Use of Accessory Levels.

The levels located below the observation level shall be permitted to be occupied only for the following uses that support toweroperations :

(1) Use that support tower operations such as electrical and mechanical equipment rooms, including emergency and standbypower, radar, communications, and electronics rooms

(2)

31.6.13.3 Minimum Construction Requirements.

Air traffic control towers shall be of Type I or Type II construction. (See 7.2.1.)

31.6.13.4 Means of Egress.

31.6.13.4.1* Number of Means of Egress.

Air traffic control towers shall be permitted to have a single exit, provided that all the following conditions are met in addition to therequirements of 31.6.5:

(1) Each level of air traffic control towers, served by a single exit, shall be subject to a calculated occupant load of 15 or fewerpersons.

(2) A fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with 55.2 . Smoke detection shall be provided throughout air trafficcontrol towers to meet the requirements of partial coverage, as defined in 5.5.2.2 of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm andSignaling Code , and shall include coverage of all of the following:

(a) Occupiable areas Observation level

(b) Common areas Means of egress

(c) Work spaces All equipment rooms

(d) Equipment areas Incidental accessory uses

Means of egress

(e) Accessible utility shafts

(3) The requirements of 31.6.5.1(5) shall not apply.

(4) Rooms or spaces used for the storage, processing, or use of combustible supplies shall be permitted in quantities deemedacceptable by the authority having jurisdiction.

(5) Smokeproof exit enclosures shall be provided in accordance with 11.2.3 .

31.6.13.4.2 Remoteness.

Where an air traffic control tower is equipped throughout with an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordancewith Section 9.7, the minimum separation distance between two exits, or exit accesses, measured in accordance with 7.5.1.3.2shall be not less than one-fourth of the length of the maximum overall dimension of the building or area to be served.

31.6.13.4.3 Accessible Means of Egress.

Accessible means of egress shall not be required to serve the observation level and the floor immediately below the observationlevel in air traffic control towers.

31.6.13.4.4 Egress for Occupant Load.

Means of egress for air traffic control towers shall be provided for the occupant load, as determined in accordance with 11.3.1.

31.6.13.4.5 Areas Excluded from Occupant Load.

Shafts, stairs, and spaces and floors not subject to human occupancy shall be excluded from consideration in determining the totalcalculated occupant load of the tower, as required by 31.6.5.1(1) and 31.6.13.4.1(1).

31.6.13.4.6 Single Means of Egress.

A single means of egress shall be permitted from the observation level of an air traffic control tower to an exit , as permitted by31.6.5.2.

31.6.13.4.7 Smokeproof Enclosures.

Smokeproof exit enclosures complying with 11.2.3 shall be provided for all air traffic control tower exit stair enclosures.

31.6.13.4.8 Discharge from Exits.

* Incidental accessory uses that support tower operations


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31.6.13.4.8.1

Air traffic control towers shall comply with the requirements of 11.7.2, except as permitted by 31.6.13.4.6.2.

31.6.13.5 Protection.

31.6.13.5.1 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.

Air traffic control towers shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 55.2. Smoke detection shall beprovided throughout the air traffic control tower to meet the requirements for selective partial coverage, as defined in 5.5.2.2 ofNFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code , and shall include coverage of all of the following:

(1) In All equipment areas rooms

(2) Observation level

(3) Outside each opening into exit enclosures

(4) Along the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in 31.6.5.2

(5) Outside each opening into the single means of egress permitted from observation levels in 31.6.5.2

31.6.13.5.2 Extinguishing Requirements.

Air traffic control towers shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 55.3.

31.6.13.5.3 Standpipe Requirements.

New air traffic control towers where the floor of the cab observation level is greater than 30 ft (9.1 m) above the lowest level of firedepartment vehicle access shall be protected throughout with a Class I standpipe system in accordance with Section 55.4. Class Istandpipes shall be permitted to be manual standpipes, as defined in NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and HoseSystems , where the authority having jurisdiction has been determined to have sufficient capabilities to supply the system.

31.6.13.6 Prohibited Uses.

Sleeping areas shall be prohibited in air traffic control towers.

31.6.13.7 Emergency Command Center.

31.6.13.7.1

An emergency command center shall be provided in a location approved by the fire department where the floor of an occupiablestory is greater than 75 ft (23 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Emergency command center ispermitted to be located in the air traffic control tower or an adjacent contiguous building where building functions areinterdependent.


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31.6.13.7.2

The emergency command center shall contain the following:

(1) Fire department two-way telephone communication service panels and controls

(2) Fire detection and fire alarm system control unit and annunciator

(3) Elevator floor location and operation annunciators

(4) Elevator fire recall switch in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

(5) Controls and annunciators for systems supporting smokeproof enclosures

(6) Sprinkler valve and waterflow annunciators

(7) Emergency generator status indicators

(8) Schematic building plans indicating typical floor plan and detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protectionsystems, fire-fighting equipment and fire department access as well as the location of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions,smoke barriers, and smoke partitions

(9) Fire pump status indicators

(10) Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system

(11) An approved Building Information Card that contains, but is not limited to, the following information:

(a) General building information that includes: property name, address, the number of floors in the building (above andbelow grade), use and occupancy classification (for mixed uses, identify the different types of occupancies on eachfloor), estimated building population (i.e., day, night, weekend)

(b) Building emergency contact information that includes a list of the building's emergency contacts (e.g., buildingmanager, building engineer) and their respective work phone numbers, cell phone numbers, email addresses

(c) Building construction information that includes the type of building construction (e.g., floors, walls, columns, and roofassembly)

(d) Exit stair information that includes: number of exit stairs in building, each exit stair designation and floors served,location where each exit stair discharges, exit stairs that are pressurized, exit stairs provided with emergency lighting,each exit stair that allows re-entry, exit stairs providing roof access; elevator information that includes: number ofelevator banks, elevator bank designation, elevator car numbers and respective floors that they serve, location ofelevator machine rooms, location of sky lobby, location of freight elevator banks

(e) Building services and system information that includes location of mechanical rooms, location of building managementsystem, location and capacity of all fuel oil tanks, location of emergency generator, location of natural gas service

(f) Fire protection system information that includes locations of standpipes, location of fire pump room, location of firedepartment connections, floors protected by automatic sprinklers, location of different types of sprinkler systemsinstalled (e.g., dry, wet, preaction)

(g) Hazardous material information that includes location of hazardous material and quantity of hazardous material

(12) Worktable

31.6.13.8 Emergency Action Plans and Fire Drills.

31.6.13.8.1

All air traffic control towers shall have written copies of an emergency action plan as required by Section 4.8.

31.6.13.8.2

Fire drills shall be conducted such that all employees participate at least once annually in accordance with Section 4.7.

31.6.13.8.3

Employees of air traffic control towers shall be instructed at least annually in the emergency action plan.

31.6.13.8.4

The emergency action plan shall be updated at least annually.



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Committee Statement

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Correlative changes with NFPA 101 Section 11.3.4.

Section 31.6.13.4.1(2) is proposed to clarify the spaces that require automatic smoke detection where a single means of egressis provided and that a fire alarm system is required to be provided. The majority of spaces in single exit towers would requiredetection to provide an enhanced level of detection. The terminology is revised to provide consistency with Section 11.3.4.5.1.

Section 31.6.13.4.2: ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. In addition, occupants must be awake and alert. Thehazard associated with ATCTs is affected by the building’s limited uses, size and height. The occupied levels of an ATCT arelocated at the top of the structure that typically contains support equipment and services but has limited occupancy. The lowerlevels of the ATCT are typically limited in size with the upper levels are larger in size. This means that towards the upper floors ofthe building where the structure flares out the diagonal distance of the building increases. This flared space is used for equipmentthat serves air traffic control. Architectural analysis has shown that meeting the 1/3 diagonal distance separation requirement ispossible by routing access to one of the two means of egress through an equipment room. It is this task group’s judgment that anarrangement routing egress though an equipment room creates a larger risk then reducing the diagonal separation requirement.The limited area and layout of the normally unoccupied lower levels can make separation of the exit access by 1/3 of the diagonalof the floor plan difficult. This revision reduces the required separation distance of multiple exit ATCTs in ATCTs that are typicallylow in occupancy and size.

Section 31.6.13.4.3: The proposed change is the recommendation of the Airport Traffic Control Tower Fire Life Safety TaskGroup, and reflect the current approach to fire protection and life safety in airport traffic control towers (ATCT). This changeprovides consistency with the typical building practices for airport traffic control towers.

Section 31.6.13.4.6 is proposed to clarify the intent of the requirement that the travel distance limit is to the entrance of the exitand not the exit discharge.

Section 31.6.13.4.7 is proposed to require smoke proof enclosures for all exit enclosures. While stairs are the primary means ofegress provided for ATCTs, this change provides protection for all exits due to the potential for delayed evacuation of toweroperators.

Section 31.6.13.5.1 is proposed to provide consistent terminology with Section 31.6.13.4.1 as well as require smoke detection inthe observation level of all air traffic control towers regardless of the number of exits provided.

Section 31.6.13.5.3 is proposed to provide consistent terminology with the rest of the air traffic control tower section.

Section 31.6.13.7 is proposed to provide a control location for fire fighter operations due to the unique aspects of fighting fires inATCTs. It is proposed that the emergency command center be located in either the tower footprint or the adjacent base building(where provided). The base building supports the tower operations and is built contiguous to the ATCT. Requirements were takenfrom Section 11.8.6 with a few exceptions. The voice fire alarm system controls were removed as ATCTs are not provided withvoice systems. The fire alarm control unit would be located in the fire command center and provide status indicators for allassociated systems. The requirement for elevator power selector switches was removed as ATCTs are typically designed with asingle elevator. Controls for stairway door unlocking systems and video monitoring were not included as ATCTs are located inareas with restricted access.

Section 31.6.13.8 is proposed to provide a regular requirement for emergency training for air traffic control tower operators. In theevent of an emergency, operators are potentially not able to immediately egress due to the necessity of handing off flights toother locations. Requiring regular training on the steps to take in the event of an emergency provides benefit to the controllersand the general public.

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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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32.2.3 Tensioned-Membrane Tension Membrane Structures.

32.2.3.1 General.

In addition to the requirements of this Code , tension membrane structures shall be designed and operated in accordance withASCE/SEI 55, Tension Membrane Structures .

32.2.3.2 Protection for Membrane Roofs.

Protection for membrane roofs for structures in climates subject to freezing temperatures and ice buildup shall be as specified in32.2.3.2.132.2.3.1.1 or 32.2.3.2.232.2.3.1.2 .

32.2.3.2.1

The roof shall be composed of two layers with an air space between the layers through which heated air can be moved to guardagainst ice accumulation.

32.2.3.2.2

Any approved methods that protect against ice accumulation shall be permitted.

32.2.3.3* Protection for Roof Drains.

Protection for roof drains shall be as specified in 32.2.3.3.132.2.3.2.1 and 32.2.3.3.232.2.3.2.2 or 32.2.3.3.332.2.3.2.3 .

32.2.3.3.1

Roof drains shall be equipped with listed de-icing and snow-melting equipment to protect against ice buildup, which would preventthe drains from functioning.

32.2.3.3.2

The equipment specified in 32.2.3.3.132.2.3.2.1 shall be served by on-site standby electrical power in addition to the normal publicservice.

32.2.3.3.3

In lieu of de-icing and snow-melting equipment, any other approved methods that protect against ice accumulation shall bepermitted.




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ASCE 55 (2010) currently governs the design of tension membrane structures. It provides minimum criteria for the design andperformance of membrane-covered cable and rigid member structures, including frame structures, collectively known as tensilemembrane structures. It includes permanent and temporary structures. The requirements of this standard apply whether thetensile membrane structure is independent of or attached to another structure. Consequently, it should be referenced in Chapter32. Please note that the next edition of ASCE 55 will be merged with ASCE 17 and should be completed in time for adoption inNFPA 5000-18.

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Htway, Tin

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Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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32.2.4.1* General.

In addition to the requirements of this Code, air-supported structures shall be designed and operated in accordance with ASCE/SEI17 55 , Air Supported Tension Membrane Structures.




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ASCE 17 is being merged into ASCE 55. This work should be complete in time for the 2018 NFPA 5000. It may beworthwhile for the BLD-SCM to also pick up a reference to ASCE 55 in Section 32.2.3 on Tension Membrane Structures.

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Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.


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Shields, Stephen C.

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Willse, Peter J.


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32.14.1.2

The framework of unenclosed towers extending more than 75 ft (23 m) above grade plane shall be constructed of iron, structuralsteel, or reinforced concrete.




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Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

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Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.


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Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

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33.3.2.3 Standpipes.

High-rise buildings shall be equipped with a Class I standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 55.4 .




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High-rise buildings are a unique hazard requiring specialized equipment. All other requirements for high-rise buildings are foundin Chapter 33 except standpipes which clearly warrant this fire protection feature. Presently there is no requirement forstandpipe systems under the high rise section of the code. One has to go to Chapter 55 to find the requirement which reads asfollows: 55.4.1 New buildings shall be equipped with a Class I standpipe system installed in accordance with NFPA 14,Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, where any of the following conditions exist:

(1) the building is four or more stories in height

(2) the building is more than 50 ft (15 m) above grade plane and contains intermediate stories or balconies.

While Chapter 55 requires this for buildings 50 ft or more in height, the definition of a high-rise building falls within thisrequirement, which should be added to Chapter 33.

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Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


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Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

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33.3.3.1

All vertical exit stair enclosures serving the high-rise portion of the building shall be smokeproof enclosures in accordance with11.2.3.




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The current wording requires all exit stairs in a high-rise building to be a smokeproof enclosure. The revised wording wouldpermit exit stairs that serve only the lower non high-rise stories of the building to be exempt from the more elaboraterequirements of a smokeproof enclosure. The lower stories of many high-rise buildings are typically much larger in footprint(e.g., a podium building with high-rise tower) than the high-rise portion and often contain shopping malls and assemblyoccupancies. The current wording requires all stairs, even those serving a two-story mall or the second floor assembly to besmokeproof enclosures even though they do not connect with the high-rise floors.

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Alfawakhiri, Farid

Blum, Andrew


Cheng, Amy Y.


Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

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Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


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Roberts, Jon G.

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34.1.1.2

Buildings, and portions thereof, containing high hazard contents limited to any of the following shall not be required to comply withthis chapter:

(1) Flammable and combustible liquids associated with application of flammable finishes and complying with NFPA 33, Standardfor Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials , and NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping, Coating, and PrintingProcesses Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

(2) Flammable and combustible liquids associated with wholesale and retail sales and storage in mercantile occupancies andcomplying with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

(3) Class IIIA and Class IIIB combustible liquid solvents in closed systems employing listed cleaning equipment complying withNFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants

(4) Refrigerants and refrigerant oil contained within closed-cycle refrigeration systems complying with NFPA 1, Fire Code , andthe Uniform Mechanical Code, as referenced in Chapter 50

(5) Flammable and combustible liquid beverages in liquor stores and distributors without bulk storage

(6) High hazard contents stored or used in farm buildings or similar occupancies for on-premise agricultural use

(7) Corrosive materials in stationary batteries utilized for facility emergency power, uninterrupted power supply, or similar purposes,provided that the batteries are provided with safety venting caps and ventilation is provided in accordance with NFPA 1

(8) Corrosive materials displayed in original packaging in mercantile occupancies and intended for personal or household use oras building materials

(9) Aerosol products in storage or mercantile occupancies and complying with NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storageof Aerosol Products

(10) Flammable and combustible liquids storage tank buildings meeting the requirements of 2.3.4 Chapter 24 of NFPA 30

(11) Flammable and combustible liquids storage tank vaults meeting the requirements of 2.2.7 Chapter 25 of NFPA 30

(12) Flammable and combustible liquids process buildings meeting the requirements of Section 5.3 Chapter 17 of NFPA 30

(13) Installation of fuel gas distribution systems and associated equipment in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Codeand NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code , as adopted by Chapters 49 and 50




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Jones, Adam C.


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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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Maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) of hazardous materials per control area shall be as specified in Table 34.1.3.1, except asmodified by 34.1.3.2, 34.1.3.3, or 34.1.3.4.

Table 34.1.3.1 Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Areaa

Material Class

HighHazard

ProtectionLevel

Storage Use — Closed SystemsUse — Open

Systems

SolidPounds

LiquidGallons (lb) Gasb scf (lb)

SolidPounds

LiquidGallons

(lb) Gasb scf (lb)Solid

Pounds

LiquidGallons

(lb)

Physical Hazard Materials

Combustibleliquid

See note II See note 3 Seenote N/A

See

note 120 c,dSee note N/A See

note N/ASee note See note N/A See

note N/ASee note

III-A 3 N/A 330 c,d N/A N/ASeenote

N/A N/ASeenote

III-B N/A N/A 13,200 c,m N/A N/ASeenote

N/A N/ASeenote

Combustiblemetals

See note See note See note See note See note See note See note See note See note See note

Cryogenicfluid

Flammable 2 N/A 45j,k N/A N/A 45j,k N/A N/A 45j,k

[55: Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Oxidizing 3 N/A 45c,d N/A N/A 45c,d N/A N/A 45c,d

Inert N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL

Explosives See note See note See note See note See note See note See note See note See note

Flammable

gaslGaseous 2 N/A N/A 1000c,d N/A N/A 1000c,d N/A N/A

[55: Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Liquefied 2 N/A N/A (150)c,d N/A N/A (150)c,d N/A N/A

LiquefiedPetroleum (LP)

See note 2 Seenote N/A

See note N/A See

note (300 p,q,r )

Seenote N/A

Seenote N/A

See

note (300 p,q,r )

Seenote N/A

Seenote N/A

Flammable

liquidoIA I-A See note 3 See

note N/ASee



note N/ASee note

IB and IC See note 3 Seenote N/A

See



note N/ASee note

Combination (IA,IB, IC)

See note 3 Seenote N/A

See

note 120 c,d,nSee note N/A See


note N/ASee note

Flammablesolid

N/A 3 125c,d N/A N/A 125c, d N/A N/A 25c,d N/A

Inert Gas Gaseous N/A N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL N/A N/A

Liquefied N/A N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL N/A N/A

Organicperoxide

UD 1 1c,i (1)c,i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i

I 1 5c,d (5)c,d N/A 1c,d (1)c,d N/A 1c,d (1)c,d

II 2 50c,d (50)c,d N/A 50d (50)d N/A 10c,d (10)c,d

III 3 125c,d (125)c,d N/A 125d (125)d N/A 25c,d (25)c,d

IV N/A NL NL N/A NL NL N/A NL NL

V N/A NL NL N/A NL NL N/A NL NL

Oxidizer 4 1 1c,i (1)c,i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i

3f 2 or 3 10c,d (10)c,d N/A 2d (2)d N/A 2d (2)d

2 3 250c,d (250)c,d N/A 250d (250)d N/A 50d (50)d

1 N/A 4000c,e (4000)c,e N/A 4000e (4000)e N/A 1000e (1000)e

Oxidizing gas[55: Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Gaseous 3 N/A N/A 1500c,d N/A N/A 1500c,d N/A N/A


Pyrophoric N/A 2 4c,i (4)c,i N/A 1i (1)i N/A NP NP


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Material Class

HighHazard

ProtectionLevel

Storage Use — Closed SystemsUse — Open

Systems

SolidPounds

LiquidGallons (lb) Gasb scf (lb)

SolidPounds

LiquidGallons

(lb) Gasb scf (lb)Solid

Pounds

LiquidGallons

(lb)

Physical Hazard Materials

PyrophoricGas [55:Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Gaseous 2 N/A N/A 50c,i N/A N/A 50c,i N/A N/A

Liquefied 2 N/A N/A (4)c,i N/A N/A (4)c,i N/A N/A

Unstable(reactive)Gas [ 55:Table 6.3.1]

4 1 1c,i (1)c,i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i N/A 1/4i (1/4)i

3 1 or 2 5c,d (5)c,d N/A 1d (1)d N/A 1d (1)d

2 2 50c,d (50)c,d N/A 50d (50)d N/A 10d (10)d

1 N/A NL NL N/A NL NL NL NL NL

Unstable(reactive)Gas [ 55:Table6.3.1.1]

Gaseous 3 or 4detonable

1 N/A N/A 10 c,i N/A N/A 10 c,i N/A N/A

3 non-detonable 2 N/A N/A 50 c,d N/A N/A 50 c,d N/A N/A

2 3 N/A N/A 750 c,d N/A N/A 750 c,d N/A N/A

1 N/A N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL N/A N/A

Unstable(reactive)Gas

[ 55: Table6.3.1.1]

Liquefied 4 or 3detonable

1 N/A N/A (1)c,i N/A N/A (1)c,i N/A N/A

3nondetonable non-

detonable

2 N/A N/A (2)c,d N/A N/A (2)c,d N/A N/A

2 3 N/A N/A (150)c,d N/A N/A (150)c,d N/A N/A

1 N/A N/A N/A NL N/A N/A NL N/A N/A

Water-reactive

3 2 5c,d (5)c,d N/A 5d (5)d N/A 1d (1)d

2 3 50c,d (50)c,d N/A 50d (50)d N/A 10d (10)d

1 N/A NL NL N/A NL NL N/A NL NL

Health Hazard Materials

Corrosive N/A 4 5000c,d 500c,d N/A 5000d 500d N/A 1000d 100d

CorrosiveGas [55:Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Gaseous 4 N/A N/A 810c,d,g N/A N/A 810c,d,g N/A N/A


Highly toxic N/A 4 10c,d (10)c,d N/A (10)d (10)d N/A 3d (3)d

Highly toxicgas [55:Table6.3.1 6.3.1.1 ]

Gaseous 4 N/A N/A 20d,g N/A N/A 20d,g N/A N/A

Liquefied 4 N/A N/A (5 4 )d,g N/A N/A (5 4 )d,g N/A N/A

Toxic N/A 4 500c,d (500)c,d N/A 500d (500)d N/A 125d (125)d

Toxic gas Gaseous 4 N/A N/A 810c,d N/A N/A 810c,d N/A N/A


N/A: Not applicable. NL: Not limited. NP: Not permitted.


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UD: Unclassified detonable For SI units, 1 lb = 0.454 kg; 1 gal = 3.785 L; 1 scf = 0.0283 Nm3.

N/A: Not applicable. NL: Not limited. NP: Not permitted.

Note: The hazardous material categories and MAQs that are shaded in this table are not regulated by NFPA 400 but are providedhere for informational purposes. See Chapter 2 of NFPA 400 for the reference code or standard governing these materials andestablishing the MAQs. In accordance with 1.1.1.2 of NFPA 400, materials having multiple hazards that fall within the scope of NFPA400 shall comply with NFPA 400.

aTable values in parentheses correspond to the unit name in parentheses at the top of the column. The aggregate quantity in useand storage is not permitted to exceed the quantity listed for storage.

bMeasured at NTP or 70°F (21°C) and absolute pressure of 14.7 psia psi (101.3 kPa).

cQuantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored or used in approved cabinets, gas cabinets, exhaustedenclosures, gas rooms explosives magazines, or safety cans, as appropriate for the material stored, in accordance with NFPA 400.Where footnote d also applies, the increase for both footnote c and footnote d is permitted to be applied accumulatively.

dMaximum quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler systemin accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems . Where footnote c also applies, the increase forboth footnote c and footnote d is permitted to be applied accumulatively.

eThe permitted quantities are not limited in a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance withNFPA 13.

fA maximum quantity of 200 220 lb (91 99 kg) of solid or 20 22 gal (76 83 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is permitted where suchmaterials are necessary for maintenance purposes, operation, or sanitation of equipment. Storage containers and the manner ofstorage are required to be approved.

gAllowed only where stored or used in gas rooms or approved cabinets, exhausted gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures, asspecified in NFPA 400 this code .

hConversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and when the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the AHJ, aconversion factor of 10 lb/gal (1.2 kg/L) shall be used.

iPermitted only in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13.

jNone allowed in unsprinklered buildings unless stored or used in gas rooms or in approved gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures,as specified in NFPA 400.

kWith pressure-relief devices for stationary or portable containers vented directly outdoors or to an exhaust hood. [55: Table 6.3.1.1]

lFlammable gases in the fuel tanks of mobile equipment or vehicles are permitted to exceed the MAQ where the equipment is storedand operated in accordance with the fire code.

m The permitted quantities are not limited in a building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed inaccordance with NFPA 13 and designed in accordance with the protection criteria contained in Chapter 16 of NFPA 30 .

n Containing not more than the maximum allowable quantity per control area of Class I-A, Class I-B, or Class I-C flammable liquids,individually.

o Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

p Additional storage locations are required to be separated by a minimum of 300 ft (92 m).

q In mercantile occupancies, storage of LP-gas is limited to a maximum of 200 lb (91 kg) in nominal 1 lb (0.45 kg) LP-gascontainers.

r See NFPA 58 for liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) requirements. LP-gas is not within the scope of NFPA 400 .

[400: Table 5.2.1.1.3]



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Jones, Adam C.


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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold


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The MAQ of hazardous materials per control area in assembly, ambulatory health care, business, educational, day-care, health care,detention and correctional, and residential occupancies consisting of lodging or rooming houses, hotels, dormitories, apartments,and residential board and care facilities shall be as specified in Table 34.1.3.2(a) through Table 34.1.3.2(h).

Table 34.1.3.2(a) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Assembly Occupancies

Material ClassSolid

PoundsLiquid Gallonsk

(lb)Gasa (at NTP) scf

(lb)

Flammable and combustible

liquidb,c,l See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 N/A

Cryogenic fluid Flammable N/A 10 N/A

Oxidizing N/A 10 N/A

Explosivesd,e,f,g See note See note See note See note

Flammable gasc,h Gaseous N/A N/A NP

Liquefied N/A N/A (20)

Liquefiedpetroleum Petroleum N/A N/A (20)

Consumer fireworks See note See note See note See note

Flammable solid N/A 5 N/A N/A

Oxidizers 4 NP NP N/A

3 10i 1 gali N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000 400 N/A

Oxidizing gash Gaseous N/A N/A NPh

Liquefied N/A N/A NPh

Organic peroxides I NP NP N/A

II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A

Pyrophoric materials N/A 1 (1) NP

Unstable reactives Reactive 4 ¼ ¼ NP

3 1 1 (1) NP

2 10 10 (10) NPh

1 NL NL NP

Water-reactive 3 1 (1) N/A

2 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A

Corrosives N/A 1,000 100 NP

Highly toxic N/A 3 (3) NPj

Toxic N/A 125 (125) NPj

For SI units, 1 lb = 0.454 kg; 1 gal = 3.785 L.

NTP: Normal temperature and pressure [measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa)]. N/A: Not applicable. NP: Not permitted.NL: Not limited.


aUnlimited amounts of gas are permitted to be used for personal medical or emergency medical use.

bStorage in excess of 10 gal (38 L) of Class I and Class II liquids combined or 60 gal (227 L) of Class IIIA liquids is permitted wherestored in safety cabinets with an aggregate quantity not to exceed 180 gal (681 L).

cFuel in the tank of operating mobile equipment is permitted to exceed the specified quantity where the equipment is operated inaccordance with NFPA 400.

dThe use of explosive materials required by federal, state, or municipal agencies while engaged in normal or emergency


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performance of duties is not required to be limited. The storage of explosive materials is required to be in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code .

eThe storage and use of explosive materials in medicines and medicinal agents in the forms prescribed by the official United StatesPharmacopeia or the National Formulary are not required to be limited.

fThe storage and use of propellant-actuated devices or propellant-actuated industrial tools manufactured, imported, or distributed fortheir intended purposes are required to be limited to 50 lb (23 kg) net explosive weight.

gThe storage and use of small arms ammunition, and components thereof, are permitted where in accordance with NFPA 495,Explosive Materials Code .

hContainers, cylinders, or tanks not exceeding 250 scf3 (7.1 m3) content measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) and usedfor maintenance purposes, patient care, or operation of equipment shall be permitted.

iA maximum quantity of 200 220 lb (91 99 kg) of solid or 20 22 gal (76 83 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is permitted where suchmaterials are necessary for maintenance purposes, operation, or sanitation of equipment. Storage containers and the manner ofstorage are required to be approved.

jGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf3 (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.

kConversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and when the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the AHJ, aconversion factor of 10 lb/gal (1.2 kg/L) shall be used.

l Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.2]

Table 34.1.3.2(b) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Educational Occupancies

Material ClassSolid

PoundsLiquid Gallonsm


(lb)


liquidb,c,o See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 n N/A










3 10i 1i N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000 400 N/A

Oxidizing gash Gaseous N/A N/A NP

Liquefied N/A N/A NPh


II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A


Unstable reactives Reactive 4 1⁄4 1⁄4 NP

3 1 1 (1) NP

2 10 10 (10) NPh

1 NL NL NP



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Material ClassSolid

PoundsLiquid Gallonsm


(lb)

2 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A


Highly toxic N/A 3 (3) NPj l

Toxic N/A 125 (125) NPj l

For SI units, 1 lb = 0.454 kg; 1 gal = 3.785 L; 1 ft3 = 0.0283 m3.






dThe use of explosive materials required by federal, state, or municipal agencies while engaged in normal or emergencyperformance of duties is not required to be limited. The storage of explosive materials is required to be in accordance with therequirements of NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code .




hContainers, cylinders, or tanks not exceeding 250 scf (7.1 m3) content measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) and usedfor maintenance purposes, patient care, or operation of equipment shall be permitted.


jThe permitted quantities are not limited in a building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .

kStorage in laboratories only; additional 20 lb (9 kg) units are permitted where minimum 20 ft (6.1 m) separation is provided.

lGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.

mConversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and when the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the AHJ, aconversion factor of 10 lb/gal (1.2 kg/L) shall be used.

n Storage shall be permitted to be increased 100% if the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler systeminstalled in accordance with NFPA 13 .

o Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.3]

Table 34.1.3.2(c) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Day-Care Occupancies

Material ClassSolid



(lb)


liquidb,c,m See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 n N/A



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Material ClassSolid



(lb)



Flammable gasc,h,g Gaseous N/A N/A N/A

Liquefied N/A N/A 20



Flammable solid N/A 5 lb N/A N/A


3 10i 1i N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000h 400h N/A

Oxidizing gash,g Gaseous N/A N/A NPh,g

Liquefied N/A N/A NPh,g


II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A


Unstable reactives Reactive 4 1 ⁄4 ¼ lb (1 ⁄4 ¼ )lb NP

3 1 (1) NP

2 10 (10) NPh h,g

1 NL NL NP


2 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A













gContainers, cylinders, or tanks not exceeding 250 scf (7.1 m3 3 ) content measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) andused for maintenance purposes, patient care, or operation of equipment shall be permitted.

hThe permitted quantities are not limited in a building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA


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13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .


jGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3 3 ) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.


l Storage shall be permitted to be increased 100% if the building is protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler systeminstalled in accordance with NFPA 13 .

m Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.4]

Table 34.1.3.2(d) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Health Care Occupancies

Material ClassSolid



(lb)


liquidb,c,m See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 n N/A



Explosivesd,e,f See note See note See note See note

Flammable gasc,g Gaseous N/A N/A NP






3 10h 1h N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000i 400i N/A




II NP NP N/A

III 1,500 1,500 N/A

IV 100,000 100,000 N/A

V NL NL N/A

Pyrophoric materials N/A NP NP NP

Unstable reactives Reactive 4 NP NP NP

3 NP NP NP

2 10 10 (10) NPg

1 NL NL NP

Water-reactive 3 1 1 (1) N/A

2 10 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A


Highly toxic N/A 3 3 NPj

Toxic N/A 125 125 NPj



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gContainers, cylinders, or tanks not exceeding 250 scf (7.1 m3) content measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) and usedfor maintenance purposes, patient care, or operation of equipment shall be permitted.

hA maximum quantity of 200 220 lb (91 99 kg) of solid or 20 22 gal (76 83 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is permitted where suchmaterials are necessary for maintenance purposes, operation, or sanitation of equipment. Storage containers and the manner ofstorage are required to be approved.

iThe permitted quantities are not limited in a building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .

jGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.




[400: Table 5.2.1.5]

Table 34.1.3.2(e) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Ambulatory Health CareOccupancies

Material ClassSolid



(lb)


liquidb,c,m See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

I and II N/A 60 N/A

I and II N/A 120 n N/A



Explosivesd,e,f See note See note See note See note

Flammable gasc,g Gaseous N/A N/A NP





Oxidizers 4 NP NP NP

3 10h 1h NP

2 250 25 NP


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Material ClassSolid



(lb)

1 4,000i 400i NP




II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A

Pyrophoric materials N/A NP NP NP

Unstable reactives Reactive 4 NP NP NP

3 NP NP NP

2 10 10 (10) NPg

1 NL NL NP


2 10 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A





NTP: Normal temperature and pressure [70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa)]. N/A: Not applicable. NP: Not permitted. NL: Notlimited.








gContainers, cylinders, or tanks not exceeding 250 scf (7.1 m3) content measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) and usedfor maintenance purposes, patient care, or operation of equipment shall be permitted.


iThe permitted quantities are not limited in a building protected throughout by automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .

jGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.



m Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscible


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flammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.6]

Table 34.1.3.2(f) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Detention and Correctional

Occupanciesa

Material Class Solid Pounds Liquid Gallonsk (lb) Gasa (at NTP) scf (lb)

Flammable and combustible liquidb,c See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 N/A




Flammable gasc c ,h Gaseous N/A N/A NP


Liquefied petroleum Petroleum N/A N/A (20)




3 10i 1i N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000 400 N/A

Oxidizing gash Gaseous N/A N/A NP

Liquefied N/A N/A N/A


II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A

Pyrophoric materials NA 1 (1) NP

Unstable reactives Reactives 4 1 ⁄4 ¼ (1 ⁄4 ¼ ) NP

3 1 (1) NP

2 10 10 (10) NPh

1 NL NL NP


2 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A


Highly toxic N/A 3 3 NPj

Toxic N/A 125 125 NPj









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jGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3 3 ) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.


l Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.7]

Table 34.1.3.2(g) Maximum Allowable Quantities of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Residential Occupancies Consisting ofLodging and Rooming Houses, Hotels, Dormitories, Apartments, and Residential Board and Care Facilities

Material ClassSolid

PoundsLiquid Gallonsl


(lb)


liquidb,c,m See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N./A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 N/A





Liquefiedj N/A N/A (20)





3 10i 1i N/A

2 250 25 N/A

1 4,000 400 N/A

Oxidizing gash Gaseous N/A N/A NPh

Liquefied N/A NL N/A


II NP NP N/A

III 25 (25) N/A

IV NL NL N/A

V NL NL N/A


Unstable reactives Reactives 4 1 ⁄4 ¼ (1 ⁄4 ¼ ) NP

3 1 (1) NP

2 10 (10) NPh

1 NL NL NP


2 10 (10) N/A


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Material ClassSolid

PoundsLiquid Gallonsl


(lb)

1 NL NL N/A


Highly toxic N/A 3 (3) NPk

Toxic N/A 125 (125) NPk





bStorage in excess of 10 gal (38 L) of Class I and Class II liquids combined or 60 gal (227 L) of Class IIIA liquids are permittedwhere stored in safety cabinets with an aggregate quantity not to exceed 180 gal (681 L).








jStorage containers are not permitted to exceed 0.325 ft3 (0.0092 m3) capacity.

kGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.

lConversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and when the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the AHJ, aconversion factor of 10 lb/gal (1.2 kg/L) shall be used.


[400: Table 5.2.1.8]

Table 34.1.3.2(h) Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) of Hazardous Materials per Control Area in Business Occupancies

Material Class Solid Pounds Liquid Gallons j (lb) Gasa,i (at NTP) scf (lb)

Flammable and

combustible liquidb,c,k See note I and II See note N/A See note 10 See note N/A

III-A N/A 60 N/A

III-B N/A 120 N/A




Flammable gasc Gaseous N/A N/A 1000




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Material Class Solid Pounds Liquid Gallons j (lb) Gasa,i (at NTP) scf (lb)

Consumer fireworks See note See note See note


Oxidizers 4 NP NP NP

3 10h 1h NP

2 250 25 NP

1 4,000 400 NP

Oxidizing gas Gaseous N/A N/A 1500

Liquefied NA 15 N/A


II NP NP N/A

III 1500 ( 1500) N/A

IV 100,000 ( 100,000) N/A

V NL NL N/A

Pyrophoric materials N/A 1 (1) 10

Unstable reactives 4 1 ⁄4 ¼ (1 ⁄4 ¼ ) 2

3 1 (1) 10

2 10 (10) 750

1 NL NL NL


2 10 (10) N/A

1 NL NL N/A

Corrosives N/A 1000 (100) 810

Highly toxici N/A 3 (3) 20

Toxici N/A 125 (125) 810

For SI units, 1 lb = 0.454 kg; 1 gal = 3.785 L; 1 scf 3 ft 3 = 0.0283 m3.











iGas cylinders not exceeding 20 scf (0.57 m3) measured at 70°F (21°C) and 14.7 psi (101 kPa) are permitted in gas cabinets orfume hoods.

jConversion. Where quantities are indicated in pounds and when the weight per gallon of the liquid is not provided to the AHJ, aconversion factor of 10 lb/gal (1.2 kg/L) shall be used.

k Medicines, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and other consumer products that contain not more than 50% by volume water-miscibleflammable or combustible liquids, with the remainder of the product consisting of components that do not burn, shall not be limited,


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where packaged in individual containers that do not exceed a 1.3-gallon capacity. [ 30: 9.1.4(4)]

[400: Table 5.2.1.10.1]



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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

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Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron


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Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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34.1.3.3.1 Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) Increases for Mercantile, Storage, and Industrial Occupancies.

The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials permitted within asingle control area of a mercantile, storage, or industrial occupancy shall be permitted to exceed the MAQ specified in , Table34.1.3.1 without complying with Protection Level 2, Protection Level 3, or Protection Level 4, provided that the quantities complywith Table 34.1.3.3.1(a) and Table 34.1.3.3.1(b) and that materials are displayed and stored in accordance with the speciallimitations on storage height, storage density, and other controls specified in NFPA 1 and NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code .

Table 34.1.3.3.1(a) Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) per Indoor and Outdoor Control Area Increases for Selected HazardCategories in Mercantile, Storage, and Industrial Occupancies

Maximum Allowable Quantitya,b

Solids Liquids

Hazard Category lb kg gal L

Physical Hazard Materials: Nonflammable Solids and Nonflammable or Noncombustible Solids and Liquids

Oxidizers

Class 3 1,150 1,350 522 616 115 135 435 511

Class 2 2,250 1,022 1,021 225 852

Class 1c 18,000c 8,172 8,065 c 1,800c 6,813 6,814 c

Note: Maximum quantities for hazard categories not shown are required to be in accordance with Table 34.1.3.1.

aMaximum quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent in buildings that are sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13.Where footnote b also applies, the increase for both footnote a and footnote b footnotes is permitted to be applied.

bMaximum quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets, orexhausted enclosures in accordance with NFPA 1 or NFPA 400 . Where footnote a also applies, the increase for both footnote band footnote a footnotes is permitted to be applied.

cQuantities are not limited in buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13.

[ 400: Table 5.2.1.13.3(a)]

Table 34.1.3.3.1(b) Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) per Indoor and Outdoor Control Area for Selected Hazard Categories inMercantile and Storage Occupancies

Maximum Allowable Quantitya,b,c

Solids Liquids

Hazard Category lb kg gal L

Physical Hazard Materials: Nonflammable and Noncombustible Solid and Liquids

Unstable reactives (reactive)

Class 3 550 250 55 208

Class 2 1,150 522 115 435

Water-reactive

Class 3 550 250 55 208

Class 2 1,150 522 115 435

Health Hazard Materials: Nonflammable and Noncombustible Solids and Liquids

Corrosive 10,000 4536 1,000 3785

Highly toxicd 20 9 2 8

Toxicd 1,000 454 100 378

aMaximum quantities for hazard categories not shown are required to be in accordance with Table 34.1.3.1.

bMaximum quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent in buildings that are sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13,Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems . Where footnote b also applies, the increase for both footnotes can be applied.

cMaximum quantities are permitted to be increased 100 percent where stored in approved storage cabinets in accordance withNFPA 1, Fire Code . Where footnote (a) also applies, the increase for both footnotes is permitted to be applied.

dToxic or highly toxic solids or liquids displayed in original packaging in mercantile or storage occupancies and intended formaintenance, operation of equipment, or sanitation when contained in individual packaging not exceeding 100 lb (45.4 kg) shall belimited to an aggregate of 1200 lb (544.3 kg) or 220 120 gal (832.8 454.2 L). The increases allowed by footnotes a, b, and c shallnot apply to highly toxic solids and liquids.

[400:Table 5.2.1.13.3(b)]




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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




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Pruett, Scot



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Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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First Revision No. 5004-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 34.3.2.4 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Egress from areas required to comply with Protection Level 1, Protection Level 2, Protection Level 3, Protection Level 4, orProtection Level 4 5 shall comply with 34.3.2.4, and egress . Egress from areas required to comply with Protection Level 5 shallalso comply with 34.3.7.




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Clarifies that some base egress requirements applicable to PL-5 are contained in section 34.3.2.4 (travel distance limit. etc)but that there are also additional requirements specific to PL-5 that are in 34.3.7. Compliance with both 34.3.2.4 and 34.3.7are required for Pl-5 areas.

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Public Input No. 206-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 34.3.2.4 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

Ballot Results


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2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

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Jones, Adam C.


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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


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Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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34.3.2.4.1 Travel Distance Limit.

Travel distance to an exit from areas required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 5 shall not exceed thedistance given in Table 34.3.2.4.1, measured as required in 11.6.3.

Table 34.3.2.4.1 Travel Distance Limits

Hazard Protection Level Distance

ft m

1 75 23

2 100 30

3 150 46

4 175 53

5 200 61




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Committee Statement: Section 34.3.2.4.1 provides limits on travel distances based upon protection level.

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Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.


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Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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34.3.2.4.6 Common Path of Travel.

The common path of travel from areas required to comply with Protection Level 1 through Protection Level 5 shall not exceed thedistance given in Table 34.3.2.4.6 .

Table 34.3.2.4.6 Common Path of Travel Distance Limits

Protection Level Distance

ft m

1 25 8

2 25 8

3 25 8

4 75 23

5 75 23



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The Committee is in agreement with the submitter that a limit for common path of travel is needed for areas utilizing protectionlevels 1 through 5. Because no specific limit for common path of travel exists, inappropriate distances could be used for thiscritical means of egress element.

Basis for 25 foot distance: For Hazard Levels 1-3 the primary hazard is a physical one. During fire conditions, physical hazards(which may be open or closed use or storage, can dramatically and rapidly change fire characteristics. Therefore the distanceone much travel until there are two distinct paths of travel to an exit must be limited in length. 25 feet is a reasonable distancelimit for such conditions.

Basis for 75 foot distance. Per NFPA 101, the common path of travel in a sprinklered industrial or storage occupancy is 100 feet(50 feet if nonsprinklered). All PL-4 and PL-5 areas are required to be sprinklered regardless, so a common path limit for anonsprinklered PL-4, PL-5 area need not be developed – it is not allowed.

As a high hazard area, the common path distance for a PL-4 or PL-5 area should be less than that allowed for a storage orindustrial occupancy. During normal conditions, the health hazards associated with toxic solids and liquids are required to becontrolled – that is there are robust requirements for containers, piping, etc. that are already required both by NFPA 400 andapplicable fire codes as well as various health hazard requirements (related to industrial hygiene) that prevent the release of toxicor highly toxic solids and liquids into occupied areas during normal operation. During a fire condition, release is possible, andegress is needed prior to the development of untenable conditions, either due to products of combustion and heat from the fire ordue to release of the toxic or highly toxic solids or liquids due to a fire induced breach of their containment. The fire sprinklerswould frequently be expected to eliminate a release, but that is not always the case. This possible release warrants a reduction inthe 100 foot common path of travel distance from that allowed for the base occupancies, but not so much as would be requiredfor physical hazards (PL 1-3 areas) and more than would be allowed for a nonsprinklered base occupancy (50 feet). Therefore 75feet is a reasonable distance for the common path of travel distance for a sprinklered PL-4 health hazard area.

In addition, the committee changed the term 'hazard' to 'protection' to make the terminology consistent.

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1 Abstention

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Jones, Adam C.


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Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.


Pruett, Scot

Conflicts with NFPA 101 specified distances.

Abstention

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34.3.2.9 Floors in Storage Rooms.

Floors in storage areas for ammonium nitrate, organic peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophoric materials, unstable (reactive) materials,water-reactive solids and liquids, corrosive materials, and toxic and highly toxic materials shall be of liquid-tight liquidtight ,noncombustible construction. [ 400: 34.3.2.9]




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Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


Kraus, Richard S.


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Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

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35.1.2.8.3 Steel.

The deflection of steel structural members shall not exceed that permitted by the following, as applicable:

(1) AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

(2) AISI-S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members

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

(4) SJI CJ, Standard Specifications for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series

SJI JG, Standard Specifications for Joist Girders

SJI K, Standard Specifications for Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series

(5) SJI LH/DLH, Standard Specifications for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-Series and Deep Longspan Steel Joists,DLH-Series SJI-100, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series, DLH-Series Open Web Steel Joists and for Joist Girders




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The 2015 edition (44th Edition) of the combined SJI-100, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series and DLH-Series OpenWeb Steel Joists and for Joist Girders, represents a major change in the presentation of the SJI specifications. Previously therewere three separate specifications (all found in the 43rd Edition), covering K-Series, LH/DLH-Series and Joist Girders, eachone an ANSI standard. The newly completed combined standard represents a major simplification for the specifyingprofessional.

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Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

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Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.


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Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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38.5.2.1 Tests for Moderate Hail.

All roof assemblies installed in locations classified as moderate hail exposure shall be tested and classified in accordance with oneof the following:

(1) They shall be tested and classified as moderate hail (MH) or severe hail (SH) in accordance with FM Approval 4470,Single-Ply, Polymer-modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Covers for use in Class I andNon-combustible Roof Deck Construction .

(2) They shall be tested and classified as Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 in accordance with UL 2218, Standard for ImpactResistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials.

(3) They shall be tested and listed as Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 in accordance with ANSI/ FM Approval 4473, Test Standard forSpecification Test Protocol for Impact Resistance Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by Impacting with Freezer Ice Balls.




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Committee Statement: Updating existing reference which is now an ANSI standard.

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Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

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Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


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Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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38.5.2.2 Tests for Severe Hail.

All roof assemblies installed in locations classified as severe hail exposure shall be tested and classified in accordance with one ofthe following:

(1) They shall be tested and classified as severe hail (SH) in accordance with FM Approval 4470, Single-Ply, Polymer-modifiedBitumen Sheet, Built-up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Covers for use in Class I and Non-combustible Roof DeckConstruction .

(2) They shall be tested and classified as Class 3 or Class 4 in accordance with UL 2218, Standard for Impact Resistance ofPrepared Roof Covering Materials .

(3) They shall be tested and listed as Class 3 or Class 4 in accordance with ANSI/ FM Approval 4473, Test Standard for ImpactResistance Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by Impacting with Freezer Ice Balls .




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Committee Statement: Updating reference, which is now ANSI accepted.

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Ballot Results


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2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

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38.9.7.8 Wind Requirements.

38.9.7.8.1

Through-fastened metal panel roof assemblies applied to a solid or closely fitted deck shall be tested for wind resistance inaccordance with one of the following applicable tests:

(1) ASTM E 1592, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform StaticAir Pressure Difference ANSI/FM 4474, Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof AssembliesUsing Static Positive and/or Negative Differential Pressures

FM 4471, Approval Standard for Class I Panel Roofs

(2) ANSI/ UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies

(3) ANSI/ UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems

38.9.7.8.2*

Except as noted in 38.9.7.8.3, standing seam metal panel roof assemblies, where the roof functions as the roof deck and roofcovering and provides both weather protection and support for loads, it the structural metal panel roof system shall be tested forwind resistance, where the test specimen contains not less than three full panel widths and not less than four full panel spans (fivestructural elements) in accordance with this section . Structural standing seam metal panel roof systems shall be tested inaccordance with ASTM E 1592 E1592 , Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systemsby Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, or FM Approval 4474, Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance ofRoof Assemblies Using Static Positive and/or Negative Differential Pressures . Structural through-fastened panel roof systems shallbe tested in accordance with one of the following:

(1) ASTM E 1592 E1592

(2) FM 4471 Approval 4474 , Approval Standard for Class I Panel Roofs

(3) ANSI/ UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies

38.9.7.8.3

Metal roofs constructed of cold-formed steel, shall be permitted to be designed and tested in accordance with the applicablereferenced structural design standard in Section 44.7.




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This proposal makes several corrections to the wind resistance testing requirements for metal panel roofs. FM 4474 isreferenced in lieu of FM 4471 and ASTM E1592 is deleted as a referenced for metal panel roof systems applied to a deck.Additionally, the requirement for the test specimen size for standing seam metal panel roof assemblies is recommended fordeletion -- the provisions of the adopted test standards are sufficient.

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39.8.2 Flood Hazard Areas Subject to High-Velocity Wave Action and the Coastal A Zone.

The use of piers, posts, columns, and piles shall be permitted. The use of structural fill, slabs-on-ground, and foundation walls shallbe prohibited. Walls serving as shear walls shall be permitted, provided that they comply with the requirements of 4.5.11 4.5.12 ofASCE/SEI 24.




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ASCE 24 was revised and republished in 2014. The proposal updates the section in ASCE 24-14 referred to forspecifications for shearwalls.

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40.3.10 Steel Construction.

Structural tests and inspections for steel materials, fabrication, and erection shall be as required by the following:

(1) Structural steel construction shall comply with AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings , and AISC 341, SeismicProvisions for Structural Steel Buildings , as applicable.

(2) Cold-formed steel light-frame construction shall comply with Table 40.3.10(a) AISI S240, North American Standard forCold-Formed Steel Structural Framing .

(3) Steel deck construction shall comply with SDI QA/QC, Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Installation ofSteel Deck .

(4) Other steel construction shall comply with Table 40.3.10Table 40.3.10(b) .

Table 40.3.10(a) Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction

Item Scope (frequency determined by RDP responsible for design)

Cold-formed steellight-frame constructionquality control review

Review contractor's field quality control procedures. Review scope of testing and inspections.

Fabricator's qualitycontrol procedures

Review fabricator's quality control procedures.

Material certification Review for conformance to construction documents.

Fabrication inspection Inspect in-plant fabrication, or review fabricator's approved independent inspection agency's reports.

Shear walls, diaphragms,and hold-downs

Inspect thickness and grade of wood structural panel, blocking, hold-down anchors, and the edge andfield attachment of the structural wood panel to the framing for conformance to the submittals approvedby the RDP responsible for design and the construction documents. Review panelized construction forproper wood structural panel overlaps.

InstallationVerify that type, size, quantity, location, details, and connections of framing and bracing membersconform to submittals approved by the RDP responsible for design and the construction documents.

WeldingCheck welders' qualifications. Verify that welding conforms to AWS specifications, submittals approvedby the RDP responsible for design, and the construction documents. Visually inspect welds.

Other fastenersVerify fastener type and installation procedures. Verify that fasteners conform to submittals approved bythe RDP responsible for design and the construction documents. Verify that fasteners are installed tight.

Field correction offabricated items

Review documentation of repair approved by the RDP responsible for design, and verify completion ofrepairs.

Table 40.3.10 Other Steel Construction

Item Scope (frequency determined by RDP responsible for design)

Steel construction quality controlreview

Review contractor's field quality control procedures. Review frequency and scope of field testingand inspections.

Fabricator certification/qualitycontrol procedures

Review each fabricator's quality control procedures.

Open web steel joistsInspect for size, placement, bridging, bearing, and connection to structure. Visually inspect allfield welds of a minimum of 5 percent of the joists, randomly selected.

Expansion and adhesive anchorsReview installation procedures for both mechanical anchors and adhesive anchors. Verify thatmaterials are suitable for job conditions.

Field correction of fabricated itemsReview documentation of repair approved by the RDP responsible for design, and verifycompletion of repairs.




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The AISI Committee on Framing Standards has developed AISI S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed SteelStructural Framing, to address requirements for construction with cold-formed steel structural framing that are common toprescriptive and engineered design. Table 40.3.10(a) has been removed and Table 40.3.10(b) was updated and relabeled asTable 40.3.10(a) to reflect the revised AISI standards.

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42.1 General.

Aluminum construction shall be designed and constructed in accordance with approved standards.

42.1.1

Structural aluminum shall comply with AA ADM 1, Aluminum Design Manual Part 1 .

42.1.2

Aluminum sheet shall comply with AA ASM 35, Specification for Aluminum Sheet Metal Work (ASM-35) .




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The current language does not reference any specific standards.This FR adds appropriate standards.

An update to chapter 2, Referenced Standards was also made to add Aluminum Association, Aluminum Design ManualPart 1, 2015, and

Aluminum Association, Specification for Aluminum Sheet Metal Work (ASM-35)

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44.2 Structural Steel Construction.

44.2.1* General.

The design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel for buildings and other structures shall be in accordance with AISC 360,Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

44.2.2 Seismic Design Category B and Seismic Design Category C .

44.2.2.1 Structural steel seismic force-resisting systems. Steel Seismic Force-Resisting Systems.

The design, detailing, fabrication, and erection of structural steel seismic force-resisting systems shall be in accordance with theprovisions of 44.2.2.1.

44.2.2.1.1 Seismic Design Category B or Seismic Design Category C.

Structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category B or Seismic Design Category C shall be of any constructionpermitted in AISC 360.

Where a response modification coefficient, R , in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings andOther Structures , Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category B orSeismic Design Category C, the seismic force-resisting system shall be designed and detailed in accordance with theprovisions of AISC 341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings , except as permitted in 44.2.2.1.1(C) 44.2.2.1(C) .

In ASCE/SEI 7, Table 12.2-1, the response modification coefficient, R , designated for “ steel systems not specificallydetailed for seismic resistance, excluding cantilever column systems” shall be permitted to be used for systems designed anddetailed in accordance with the provisions of AISC 360 only.

44.2.2.1.1.1

Structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category B or Seismic Design Category C shall be of any constructionpermitted in AISC 360.

44.2.2.1.1.2

Where a response modification coefficient, R , in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and OtherStructures , Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category B or SeismicDesign Category C, the seismic force-resisting system shall be designed and detailed in accordance with the provisions of AISC341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings , except as permitted in 44.2.2.1.1.3 .

44.2.2.1.1.3

In ASCE/SEI 7, Table 12.2-1, the response modification coefficient, R , designated for “ steel systems not specifically detailed forseismic resistance, excluding cantilever column systems” shall be permitted to be used for systems designed and detailed inaccordance with the provisions of AISC 360 only.

44.2.2.1.2 Seismic Design Category D Through , Seismic Design Category E, or Seismic Design Category F.

Structural Seismic force-resisting systems in structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category D through , SeismicDesign Category E, or Seismic Design Category F shall be designed and detailed in accordance with AISC 341, except aspermitted in ASCE/SEI 7, Table 15.4.1.

44.2.2.2 Structural Steel Members.

The design, detailing, fabrication, and erection of structural steel members in seismic force-resisting systems other than thosecovered in 44.2.2.1 , including struts, collectors, chords, and foundation elements, shall be in accordance with AISC 341 whereeither of the following applies:

(1) The structure is assigned to Seismic Design Category D, Seismic Design Category E, or Seismic Design Category F, exceptas permitted in ASCE 7, Table 15.4-1.

(2) A response modification coefficient, R , greater than 3 in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, is used for the design ofthe structure assigned to Seismic Design Category B or Seismic Design Category C.

44.2.2.2

Structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category B and Seismic Design Category C shall be of any constructionpermitted in AISC 360.

44.2.2.3

Where a response modification coefficient, R , in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and OtherStructures , Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of steel structures assigned to Seismic Design Category B or Seismic DesignCategory C, the structures shall be designed and detailed in accordance with the provisions of AISC 341, Seismic Provisions forStructural Steel Buildings , except as permitted in 44.2.2.3 .


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44.2.2.4

In ASCE/SEI 7, Table 12.2-1, the response modification coefficient, R , designated for “structural steel systems not specificallydetailed for seismic resistance, excluding cantilever column systems” shall be permitted to be used for systems designed anddetailed in accordance with the provisions of AISC 360 only.

44.2.2.1.2 Seismic Design Category D Through Seismic Design Category F.

Structural steel buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category D through Seismic Design Category F shall be designed anddetailed in accordance with AISC 341, except as permitted in ASCE/SEI 7, Table 15.4.1.




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The modifications to this section clarify the design and detailing requirements for complete structural steel seismic force-resisting systems (SFRS) and structural steel members used in other SFRS.

In Section 44.2.1, the intent is for all structural steel members to be designed, fabricated and erected in accordance with AISC360. Within the seismic design section, the distinction was drawn between structural steel seismic-force resisting systems, whichrefer to the sixteen structural steel systems currently listed in ASCE 7-10, Table 12.2-1, and structural steel members that workas struts, collectors, chords and foundation elements in seismic-force resisting systems composed primarily of other structuralmaterials. These structural steel members are intended to be designed and detailed in accordance with AISC 341, if they areused in a structural in a high seismic area (SDC D, E or F) or they are utilized in a system that relies heavily on non-elasticenergy dissipation, in this case chosen to be a system with a response modification coefficient, R, greater than 3.

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44.3 Composite Structural Steel and Concrete Construction.

44.3.1 General.

Systems of structural steel members acting compositely with reinforced concrete shall be designed in accordance with AISC 360and ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, excluding ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for StructuralConcrete , Chapter 22.

44.3.2 Seismic Requirements for Composite Structural Steel and Concrete Construction.

Where a response modification coefficient, R, in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and OtherStructures , Table 12.2-1, is used as part of a system of structural steel acting compositely with reinforced concrete, the structureshall be designed and detailed in accordance with the provisions of AISC 341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings .




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This proposal editorially modifies the language in Section 44.3.1 to keep it consistent with changes recommended in Section44.2. Please note that the reference to ACI 318, Chapter 22 may need to be updated depending upon which edition of ACI isadopted for inclusion in NFPA 5000-18.

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44.4 Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders .

The design, manufacture, and use of open web steel joists and joist girders shall be in accordance with one of the following SteelJoist Institute (SJI) specifications: SJI-100, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series .

SJI CJ, Standard Specification for Composite Steel Joists, CJ-Series

SJI JG, Standard Specification for Joist Girders

SJIK, Standard Specification for Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series

SJI LH/DLH, Standard Specification for Longspan Steel Joists, LH Series and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, Series




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The 2015 edition (44th Edition) of the combined SJI-100, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series and DLH-SeriesOpen Web Steel Joists and for Joist Girders, represents a major change in the presentation of the SJI specifications. Previouslythere were three separate specifications (all found in the 43rd Edition), covering K-Series, LH/DLH-Series and Joist Girders,each one an ANSI standard. The newly completed combined standard represents a major simplification for the specifyingprofessional.

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Somewhere along the way, the reference to SJI CJ was deleted. Since the original PI and the Preliminary First Revision Report retained thestandard (and added the reference to SJI 100),I think this was an editorial mistake and should be easily corrected. Also, the committeestatement does not document the deletion of the standard.


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44.6 Industrial Steel Storage Racks.

44.6.1

Steel storage racks shall include, but not be limited to, pallet storage racks, selective racks, movable-shelf racks, rack-supportedsystems, automated storage and retrieval systems (stacker racks), push-back racks, pallet-flow racks, case-flow racks, pickmodules, and rack-supported platforms.

44.6.2

Steel storage racks shall not include other types of racks, such as drive-in or drive-through racks, cantilever racks, portable racks,or racks made of materials other than steel.

44.6.3

The design, testing, and utilization of industrial steel storage racks , made of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members, ator below grade shall be in accordance with ANSI MH16.1, Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial SteelStorage Racks.

44.6.4

Where required by ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures , the seismic design of steel storageracks shall also be in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.5.3 of ASCE/SEI 7.




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An industry accepted definition of Steel Storage Racks has been recommended for adoption in Chapter 3; as a result, thelanguage in Section 44.6 has been modified.

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44.7.2 Cold-Formed Steel Decks.

The design and construction of cold-formed steel decks shall be in accordance with this section 44.7.2 .

44.7.2.1

Composite slabs of concrete on cold-formed steel decks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ASCE/SEI 3,ANSI/SDI-C1.0 , Standard for Composite Steel Floor Deck – Slabs, or other approved standards .

44.7.2.2 Steel Roof Deck.

Steel Cold-formed steel roof decks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/SDI-RD, Standard for Steel RoofDeck.

44.7.2.3 Non-Composite Steel Floor Deck.

Non-composite cold-formed steel floor decks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI/SDI-NC, Standard forNon-Composite Steel Floor Deck.




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Along with a few editorial modifications, the reference to ASCE 3 is recommended for deletion. The standard has beenwithdrawn by ASCE. Additionally, there are no other approved standards, and, as a consequence, it should be deleted.

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44.7.3 Seismic Requirements for Cold-Formed Steel Structures.

Where a response modification coefficient, R, in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and OtherStructures , Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of cold-formed steel structures, the structures shall be designed and detailed inaccordance with the requirements of AISI S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel StructuralMembers ; ASCE/SEI 8, Standard Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Stainless Steel Structural Members ; and, forcold-formed steel special bolted moment frames, AISI S110 AISI-S400, North American Standard for Seismic Design ofCold-Formed Steel Structural Systems .




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In 2015, AISI S400, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems, was developed.This Standard is intended to address the design and construction of cold-formed steel structural members and connectionsused in the seismic force-resisting systems in buildings and other structures.

In this first edition, the material represents a merging of AISI S110, Standard for Seismic Design of Cold- Formed SteelStructural Systems – Special Bolted Moment Frame, 2007 with Supplement No. 1-09, and the seismic portions of AISI S213,North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Lateral Design, 2007 with Supplement No. 1-09. In addition, manyof the seismic design requirements stipulated in this Standard are drawn from ANSI/AISC 341-10, Seismic Provisions forStructural Steel Buildings, developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).

AISI S400 is intended to supersede AISI S110 and the seismic design provisions of AISI S213. While the standard is new,minimal technical changes have been made to the design and detailing requirements for the cold-formed steel special boltedmoment frame. Public review on the new standard finishes on July 6, 2015, with publication expected by the end of 2015.

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44.8 Cold-Formed Steel Light Frame Construction.

44.8.1 General Structural Members .

The design and installation of structural members and non-structural members connections utilized in cold-formed steel light frameconstruction, where the specified minimum base steel thickness is not greater than 0.1180 in. (2.997 mm), applications shall be inaccordance with AISI S200 S240 , North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing — General Provisions , and44.8.2 through and 44.8.6, or AISI S220 , as applicable.

44.8.1.1

Seismic Requirements for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems. Where a response modification coefficient, R , in accordancewith ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures , Table 12.2-1, is used for the design of cold-formedsteel light frame construction, the cold-formed steel structural members and connections in the seismic force-resisting systemsand diaphragms of buildings and other structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of AISIS400, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems .

44.8.1.2 Prescriptive Framing.

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, less than or equal to three stories in height, shall be permitted to beconstructed in accordance with AISI S230, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Prescriptive Method for One- and Two-FamilyDwellings, subject to the limitations therein.

44.8.2 Structural Wall Stud Design.

Structural wall studs shall be designed in accordance with AISI S211, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing3 ⁄4 Wall Stud Design, or in accordance with AISI S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-formed SteelStructural Members .

44.8.3 Truss Design.

Trusses shall be designed in accordance with AISI S214, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – TrussDesign .

44.8.4 Header Design.

Headers, including box and back-to-back headers, and double and single L-headers, shall be designed in accordance with AISIS212, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing—Header Design, or in accordance with AISI S100.

44.8.5 Lateral Design.

Light-framed shear walls, diagonal strap bracing (that is part of a structural wall) and diaphragms to resist wind, seismic and otherin-plane lateral loads shall be designed in accordance with AISI S213, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing– Lateral Design .

44.8.6 Floor and Roof System Design.

Framing for floor and roof systems in buildings shall be designed in accordance with AISI S210, North American Standard forCold-Formed Steel Framing – Floor and Roof System Design, or in accordance with AISI S100.

44.8.2 Prescriptive Framing.

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, less than or equal to three stories in height, shall be permitted to beconstructed in accordance with AISI S230, Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Prescriptive Method for One- andTwo-Family Dwellings , subject to the limitations therein.

44.8.2 Nonstructural Members.

The design and installation of nonstructural members and connections utilized in cold-formed steel light frame constructionapplications shall be in accordance with AISI S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing — NonstructuralMembers .




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Statement: nonstructural provisions [now Section 44.8.2] and adds references to two new structural standards -- AISI S240 and AISI S400.

Section 44.8.1 now adopts AISI S240, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, which addressesrequirements for construction with cold-formed steel structural framing that are common to prescriptive and engineered design.This standard is intended for adoption and use in the United States, Canada and Mexico and integrates the following AISIstandards into one document:

* AISI S200-12, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing-General Provisions

* AISI S210-07 (2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Floor and Roof System Design (Reaffirmed2012)

* AISI S211-07(2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Wall Stud Design (Reaffirmed 2012)

* AISI S212-07(2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Header Design (Reaffirmed 2012)

* AISI S213-07w/S1-09(2012), North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing– Lateral Design with Supplement 1(Reaffirmed 2012)

* AISI S214-12, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing–Truss Design

Consequently, AISI S240 supersedes all previous editions of the above mentioned individual AISI standards.

The new section 44.8.1.1 adopts AISI S400, North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel StructuralSystems, which was developed in 2015. This Standard addresses the design and construction of cold-formed steel structuralmembers and connections used in the seismic force-resisting systems in buildings and other structures. In this first edition, thematerial represents a merging of AISI S110, Standard for Seismic Design of Cold- Formed Steel Structural Systems – SpecialBolted Moment Frame, 2007 with Supplement No. 1-09, and the seismic portions of AISI S213, North American Standard forCold-Formed Steel Framing – Lateral Design, 2007 with Supplement No. 1-09. In addition, many of the seismic designrequirements stipulated in this Standard are drawn from ANSI/AISC 341-10, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings,developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The application of this Standard should be in conjunction withAISI S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, and AISI S240, NorthAmerican Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing.

AISI S400 supersedes AISI S110 and the seismic design provisions of AISI S213. While the standard is new, minimal technicalchanges have been made to the design and detailing requirements for the cold-formed steel light frame seismic force-resistingsystems specified therein.

Section 44.8.1.2 adopts the revised edition of AISI S230. With this revision, AISI S230 is now in full compliance with the 2015edition of the International Residential Code, ASCE 7-10 including applicable supplements, and the latest referenced documents.Provisions were added for larger openings in floors, ceilings and roofs. Additionally, the tables were streamlined to reducecomplexity and volume of the provisions.

Finally, the new Section 44.8.2 adopts the revised edition of AISI S220. This new edition adds performance and testingrequirements for screw penetration, update referenced documents, and reference the new AISI S915, Test Standard for Through-the-Web Punchout Cold-Formed Steel Wall Stud Bridging Connectors, and AISI S916, Test Standard for Cold-Formed SteelFraming - Nonstructural Interior Partitions with Gypsum Board.

Public review on AISI S230, AISI S240 and AISI S400 finishes on July 6, 2015, while the public review on AISI S220 finishes onJuly 13, 2015. All documents are expected to be published by the end of 2015.

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45.5.16.1.5

For wood products manufacturedusing a means other than a pressure process, all sides of the wood product shall be tested inaccordance with and produce the results required in 45.5.16.1.1 through 45.5.16.1.4 .




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Feel it is important that all sides of the wood product be fire tested.

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First Revision No. 7524-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 45.5.16.2.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

For wood products produced impregnated with chemical by other means during manufacture, the treatment shall be an integral partof the manufacturing process of the wood product. The treatment shall provide permanent protection to all surfaces of the woodproduct. [703:4.1.2.2]




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A change to the paragraph in NFPA 703 that serves as the extract basis for this section in NFPA 5000 was revised. [See NFPA703 PI 7/FR5]. The committee statement for that change is as follows.

Discussion during past code development cycles have shown there is confusion as to what process the phrase "other meansduring manufacture" is referring. This discussion often leaves out the "during manufacture" part of the phrase leading one toassume coating applied after manufacture is permitted. Attempts to clarify have only been partially successful.

Dictionary Definition: impregnate

im-preg-nate (im-pregnat)v.tr. im-preg-nat-ed, im-preg-nat-ing, im-preg-nates. 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (anovum, for example). 3. To fill throughout; saturate: a cotton wad that was impregnated with ether. 4. To permeate or imbue:impregnate a speech with optimism. Excerpted from American Heritage Talking Dictionary. Copyright © 1997 The LearningCompany, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Impregnate describes the process mandated by the code with the phrase "other means during manufacture." The currentSection 45.5.16.2.2 in NFPA 5000 states the treatment is an integral part of the manufacturing process. A presentation byBenjamin Floyd and Alan Ross, Kop-Cote, Inc., at the 2010 Forest Products Society conference in Orlando, FL explains whatintegral means for wood treatments. It is "The term "integral treatments" refers to combining the active ingredients with the woodfurnish (i.e., chips, flakes, strands, etc.) before processing." The dictionary definition of "impregnate" #3 shown above eliminatesany confusion as to what the code expects for FRTW.

A review of the available literature shows all the testing done for acceptance of FRTW into the codes was performed on woodimpregnated with chemicals. The testing ranged from small scale (ASTM E160), to large scale (ASTM E84 and E119) to fullscale (White House, (UL 1256 part 2).

The revision clarifies what is expected and eliminates possible confusion pertaining to the "other means during manufacture"statement.

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First Revision No. 7525-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 45.5.16.2.2.1, 45.5.16.2.2.2 ]

45.5.16.3 Wood Structural Panels.

Adjustment to design values for wood structural panels shall be in accordance with the following:

(1) The effect of the treatment, the method of redrying after treatment, and the exposure to high temperatures and high humiditieson the flexure properties of fire-retardant-treated softwood plywood shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D5516 D5516 , Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant-Treated Softwood PlywoodExposed to Elevated Temperatures.

(2) The test data developed by ASTM D 5516 D5516 shall be used to develop adjustment factors or maximum loads and spans, orboth, for untreated plywood design values in accordance with ASTM D 6305 D6305 , Standard Practice for Calculating BendingStrength Design Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Plywood Roof Sheathing.

(3) Each manufacturer shall publish the allowable maximum loads and spans for service as floor and roof sheathing for theirtreatment.

45.5.16.4 Lumber.

Adjustment to design values for lumber shall be in accordance with the following:

(1) For each species of wood treated, the effect of the treatment, the method of redrying after treatment, and the exposure to hightemperatures and high humidities on the allowable design properties of fire-retardant-treated lumber shall be determined inaccordance with ASTM D 5664 D5664 , Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments andElevated Temperatures on Strength Properties of Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber.

(2) The test data developed by ASTM D 5664 D5664 shall be used to develop modification factors for use at or near roomtemperature and at elevated temperatures and humidity in accordance with ASTM D 6841 D6841 , Standard Practice forCalculating Design Value Treatment Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardent-Treated Lumber.

(3) Each manufacturer shall publish the modification factors for service at ambient temperatures of up to 100°F (37.8°C) and forservice as roof framing.

(4) The roof framing modification factors shall take into consideration the climatological location.




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The revision renumbers the subsections. These sections are not a subsection of "other means during manufacture" but arequirement for all FRTW to be tested using the ASTM Standard for Wood Structural Panels or Lumber

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45.5.16.6 Labeling.

Fire-retardant-treated lumber and wood structural panels shall be labeled and listed with the following information:

(1) Identification mark of an approved agency that lists materials in accordance with Chapter 3 (see 3.2.5 , Listed)

(2) Identification of the treating manufacturer

(3) Name of the fire-retardant treatment

(4) Species of wood treated

(5) End use of the product

(6) Flame spread index and smoke developed index

(7) Method of drying after treatment

(8) Verification of conformance with appropriate standards in accordance with 45.5.15.2 through 45.5.15.5

(9) Wording for fire-retardant-treated wood exposed to weather, damp, or wet locations as follows: “No increase in the listedclassification when subjected to the Standard Rain Test (ASTM D2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weatheringof Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire-Testing )




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This section was inadvertently removed from the 2015 edition. The addition of a new section and resultant renumberingresulted in the labeling criteria being deleted. This revision adds in back in.

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45.6.8.6

Fasteners and connectors for preservative-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped, zinc-coated galvanized steel; , stainless steel; ,silicon bronze; , or copper.




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Components used to join wood members together are either fasteners or connectors. The added language will provideconsistency with similar provisions for FRTW as well as other types of wood.

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45.6.8.8

Fasteners and connectors for fire-retardant-treated wood exposed to weather or damp or wet locations shall be of hot-dipped,zinc-coated galvanized steel; , stainless steel; , silicon; , bronze; , or copper.




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NOTE: The following Public Input appeared as “Reject but Hold” in Public Comment No. 31 of the A2014 Second DraftReport for NFPA 5000 and per the Regs. at 4.4.8.3.1.

The section is currently silent as to what materials a connector must be. This change will let the user know what materialthe connector needs to be.


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45.6.8.9

Fasteners and connectors for fire-retardant-treated wood used in interior locations shall be in accordance with the manufacturer'srecommendations. In the absence of manufacturer's recommendations, 45.6.8.8 shall apply.




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NOTE: The following Public Input appeared as "Reject but Hold" in Public Comment No. 32 of the A2014 Second DraftReport for NFPA 5000 and per the Regs. at 4.4.8.3.1.

The section is currently silent as to what materials a connector must be. This change will let the user know what materialthe connector needs to be.


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47.2.1.4.4 Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction Support.

47.2.1.4.4.1

Nonstructural cold-formed steel studs and track shall comply with AISI S220, North American Standard for Cold-Formed SteelFraming–Nonstructural Members, and ASTM C 645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members , Section10 .

47.2.1.4.4.2

Structural cold-formed steel studs and track shall comply with AISI S200 S240 , North American Standard for Cold-Formed SteelFraming–General Provisions Structural Framing , and ASTM C 955, Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse andAxial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal PlasterBases , Section 8 .




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In Section 47.2.1.4.4.1, the screw penetration test has been added to the new edition of AISI S220 from ASTM C645, so thereference is no longer needed.

In Section 47.2.1.4.4.2, the new AISI S240 is adopted and the reference to the screw penetration test in ASTM C955 isdeleted. Upon review, the AISI Committee on Framing Standards decided that the test procedure was not really applicable tostructural members.

Public review on AISI S240 finishes on July 6, 2015, while the public review on AISI S220 finishes on July 13, 2015. Bothdocuments are expected to be published by the end of 2015.

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48.2.8 Plastic Composite.

A generic designation that refers to wood/plastic composites and plastic lumber.

48.2.9 Plastic Lumber.

A manufactured product made primarily of plastic materials (filled or unfilled), which is generally rectangular in cross section.

48.2.10 Wood/Plastic Composite.

A composite material made primarily from wood or cellulose-based materials and plastic.




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The definitions for plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guards have been proposed for inclusion inChapter 48. A First Revision to recognize the composite material was included- See FR # 7530.

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48.3.2.3

The requirements of 48.3.2.1 and 48.3.2.2 shall not apply where otherwise permitted by the following:

(1) As provided in Section 48.5, the smoke developed index for interior trim shall not be required.

(2) Foam plastic insulation in cold storage buildings, ice plants, food plants, food processing rooms, and similar areas where thathas been tested in a thickness of 4 in. (100 mm) in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface BurningCharacteristics of Building Materials , or UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials ,and exhibits a flame spread index not exceeding 75 and a smoke developed index not exceeding 450, shall be permitted in athickness of up to 10 in. (255 mm) where that portion of the building and the room are equipped with an automatic fire sprinklersystem in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems .

(3)

(4) Foam plastic insulation at the thickness and density intended for use shall not be required where approved and where both ofthe following criteria are met:

The end-use configuration is tested in accordance with 48.4.4 or 48.4.1.5 .

The requirements of 48.3.2.1 and 48.3.2.2 are met when tested at a minimum thickness of 4 in. (100 mm) and FM4450, Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Steel Deck Roofs NFPA 276 , or UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test ofRoof Deck Constructions For roof applications, the smoke developed index shall not be required. at the densityintended for use.

that has been tested in a thickness of 4 in, (100 mm) in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 and exhibits a flame spread indexnot exceeding 75 and a smoke developed index not exceeding 450, shall be permitted for use in a thickness of up to 10 in. (255mm) where t he end-use configuration is tested in accordance with 48.4.4 or 48.4.1.5 at the thickness and density intended foruse and complies with the requirements.



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The committee agrees with the need to reorganize and clarify this section. The four conditions now are put into a more logicalorder and have been clarified as follows:

1. No changes.

2. If the room and building are sprinklered the foam plastic insulation can be tested at 4 inches and used at up to 10 inches inthickness. However, it still needs to meet 75/450 at 4 inches.

3. If foam plastic is part of a roof assembly that meets a Class A, B or C in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790 and the

* The following shall be permitted for foam plastic Foam insulation that is part of a Class A, Class B, or Class C roof coveringsystem: , when tested in accordance with ASTM E108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings , or UL 790,Standard for Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings , and where the system with the foam plastic insulationpasses FM 4450, Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Steel Deck Roofs NFPA 276 , or UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test ofRoof Deck ConstructionsFor for roof applications, the smoke developed index foam plastic insulation shall not be required tomeet the smoke developed index limits shall not be required .

The insulation shall not be required to meet the surface-burning requirements, provided that the system with the foamplastic insulation passes FM 4450, Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Steel Deck Roofs NFPA 276 , or UL 1256,Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions For roof applications, the smoke developed index shall not berequired.

For roof applications, the smoke developed index shall not be required.


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assembly also meets FM 4450 (with NFPA 276 as a new equivalent) or UL 1256, the foam plastic does not need to meet thesmoke requirement. Foam plastic insulation always has to meet the flame spread index requirement.

4. If the foam plastic insulation is approved via large scale tests it can be tested at 4 inches in ASTM E84 (and meet 75/450)and used at up to 10 in. as long as the large scale test was at the thickness and density intended for use.

NFPA 276 needs to be added into Chapter 2.

New Annex: Recognition of the FM standard as an equivalent option to NFPA 276.

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48.3.3.2*

The thermal barrier material shall comply with one of the following:

(1) The thermal barrier shall be 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) gypsum board.

(2) The thermal barrier material shall comply with the requirements of the temperature transmission fire test and of the integrity firetest in NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation .

(3) The thermal barrier material shall comply with the temperature transmission test in NFPA 275 and with the conditions ofacceptance of FM Approval 4880, Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior FinishMaterials, or Coatings and Exterior Wall Systems ; ANSI/ UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction ; orANSI/ UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material , when tested in conjunction with the foam plastic insulationfor a period of 15 minutes.

(4) Heavy timber [Type IV (2HH)] shall be permitted to be used as a thermal barrier material in a roof deck.




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Thermal barriers are materials that comply with NFPA 275. In order to comply with NFPA 275 thermal barrier materials (incombination with the foam plastic insulation they are supposed to protect) are supposed to resist flashover after exposure to aroom-corner test (using a test specimen that covers 3 walls and the ceiling of an 8 ft. by 12 ft. by 8 ft. room) such as NFPA 286,as well as comply with a number of other requirements (peak heat release rate of no more than 800 kW, flames that don't reachthe extremities of the test specimen, total smoke release of no more than 1,000 m2). As an alternative to testing to NFPA 286the thermal barriers are allowed to be tested to FM 4880, UL 1040 or UL 1715, all severe large scale tests.

Beyond the reaction-to-fire tests just mentioned, thermal barriers must also be able to pass a fire resistance test using atime-temperature curve like the one in ASTM E119 for 15 minutes.

The committee is limiting this new allowance to roof decks only. In addition, there is some confusion as to what thickness isnecessary when using this on an exterior wall. The information provided in the PI and summarized above indicates thisallowance can only be applied to roof deck assemblies at this point in time.

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Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

20 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin


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Affirmative All


Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.

Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.



Heavy timber should be allowed as a thermal barrier in all applications.


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48.4.4 Alternate Testing and Approval.

48.4.4.1

The requirements of 48.3.3 through 48.4.3 shall be permitted to be replaced by special testing, and the approval of foam plasticshall be based on large-scale tests such as, but not limited to, the following:

(1) UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, including smoke measurements, with total smoke release not to

exceed 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 )

(2) UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction

(3) FM Approval 4880, Approval Standard for Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior FinishMaterials or Coating, and Exterior Wall Systems

(4) NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room FireGrowth , with the acceptance criteria of 10.4.5.2

48.4.4.2

The testing shall be performed on the finished foam plastic assembly related to the actual end-use configuration and on themaximum thickness intended for use.

48.4.4.3

Cellular or foamed plastic materials tested in accordance with UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction , orFM Approval 4880, Approval Standard for Class I Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior FinishMaterials or Coating, and Exterior Wall Systems , shall also be tested for smoke release using NFPA 286 , with the acceptance

criterion of total smoke release not exceeding 10,764 ft 2 (1000 m 2 ).

48.4.4.4

Foam plastics used as interior finish shall also conform to the flame spread requirements of Chapter 10.

48.4.4.5

Assemblies, as tested, shall be constructed such that construction details (e.g., joints and seams) are reflective of the final assembly.




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There is an inconsistency between the requirements in this section and those of Chapter 10. In Chapter 10, smokemeasurements and criteria are needed for all four tests and not just for NFPA 286. The smoke criterion (which consists of totalsmoke released not to exceed 1000 m squared) is being added to all tests, as it is in Chapter 10. In the case of UL 1715, thetesting can be done at the same time (and using the same equipment) as the other testing because UL 1715 includes smokemeasurement as an option. In the case of UL 1040 and FM 4880 that option does not exist, so a test (for smoke only) inaccordance with NFPA 286 needs to be performed (as per the requirements of Chapter 10).

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23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



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0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

Affirmative All


Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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48.10 Specific Requirements — Plastic Composite Exterior Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Handrails, and Guards.

48.10.1 General.

48.10.1.1

Plastic composite exterior deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guards shall consist of either wood/plastic composites orplastic lumber.

48.10.1.2

Plastic composites shall comply with the provisions of this standard and with the additional requirements of Section 48.10 .

48.10.2 Labeling.

48.10.2.1

Plastic composite deck boards and stair treads, or their packaging, shall bear a label that indicates compliance to ASTM D7032,Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards and Guardrail Systems(Guards or Handrails) , and includes the allowable load and maximum allowable span determined in accordance with ASTMD7032.

48.10.2.2

Plastic composite handrails and guards, or their packaging, shall bear a label that indicates compliance to ASTM D7032 andincludes the maximum allowable span determined in accordance with ASTM D7032.

48.10.3 Flame Spread Index.

Plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails and guards shall exhibit a flame spread index not exceeding 200 whentested in accordance with ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , or UL 723,Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , with the test specimen remaining in place during thetest.

48.10.4 Decay and Termite Resistance.

Where required, plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guards containing wood, cellulosic, or any otherbiodegradable materials shall be decay and termite resistant as determined in accordance with ASTM D7032.

48.10.5 Construction Requirements.

Plastic composites shall be permitted to be used as exterior deck boards, stair treads, handrails and guards where combustibleconstruction is permitted.

48.10.6 Span Rating.

Plastic composites used as exterior deck boards shall have a span rating determined in accordance with ASTM D7032.

48.10.7 Instructions.

Plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guards shall be installed in accordance with this standard and themanufacturer’s instructions.




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A new section at the end of the plastics chapter has been added to include essential requirements for plastic compositeexterior deck boards, stair treads, handrails, and guards. The code is essentially silent regarding the use of these materialswhen manufactured into these components. These materials are used commonly in the construction of exterior decks.

The exception proposed for Section 48.10.3 was not accepted. The composite material is required to be subject to thet ASTME84/UL 723 test regardless.

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Ballot Results


23 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Houser, Karl D.

Htway, Tin

Affirmative All


Calder, Keith


Collins, David S.

Feid, Jeffrey

Fitch, William E.

Graham, Mark S.

Harrington, John C.


Holland, Joseph T.

Hu, Xianxu (Sherri)

Kaplan, Moriel E.

Manley, Bonnie E.

McCarthy, Lee K.

McKeon, Thomas W.


Rotondo, Jason D.

Shields, Stephen C.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Wessel, Robert A.

Willse, Peter J.


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52.3* Stationary Storage Battery Systems.

Stationary storage battery systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Chapter 52 of NFPA 1 .



A.52.3_FR-2004.docx




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Stationary battery systems are being used in an ever increasing number of applications ion the built environment, includingproviding facility standby power, emergency power, uninterrupted power supplies and/or load shedding/load balancingapplications. There are significant potential hazards associated with these systems, which are effectively addressed in the FireCode. It is prudent to provide a link to these requirements to address these systems.

The new annex note helps explain the purpose of this section.

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Public Input No. 216-NFPA 5000-2015 [New Section after A.52.1]

Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

7 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Forner, Phil

Greene, Joshua D.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Reeser, Michael J.

Shingleton, Frank

Affirmative All

Ambrefe, William

Brinkman, Kevin L.

Rickard, John A.


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Siegel, Shelley

Smith, James B.

Willse, Peter J.


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53.1 General.

All plumbing systems and equipment shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following:

(1) The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas — fired gas–fired water heaters, and water heaterventing systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 54/ANSI Z233.1, National Fuel Gas Code.

(2) The installation of liquefied gas distribution piping, equipment, and systems shall be designed and installed in accordance withNFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code .

(3) The installation of piping and equipment in health care facilities shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 99,Health Care Facilities Code .

(4) All other plumbing systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the 2003 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Chapter 2 references the appropriate edition of the UPC.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


12 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

7 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Forner, Phil

Greene, Joshua D.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Reeser, Michael J.

Shingleton, Frank

Affirmative All

Ambrefe, William

Brinkman, Kevin L.

Rickard, John A.


Siegel, Shelley

Smith, James B.


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Willse, Peter J.


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55.1.4 Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing.

Fire protection systems and equipment shall have an approved inspection, maintenance, and testing program complying with therequirements of the standards referenced herein and NFPA 1 , Fire Code .

55.1.4.1

Fire protection systems and equipment shall have an approved inspection, maintenance, and testing program complying with therequirements of the standards referenced herein and in NFPA 1 .

55.1.4.2*

Where required by another section of this Code , and where fire protection systems are integrated with other building systemsand equipment, the integrated systems shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 4 .



FR_1502-NFPA-5000-2015_Attachment.docx New Annex A material


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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

To improve the reliability of integrated fire protection and life safety systems, NFPA 4 should be referenced. (FromPI-172)

New Annex A material is also being added.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

22 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.

Affirmative All


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Bradley, Harry L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia

Hammerberg, Thomas P.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Larrimer, Peter A.

Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger


Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

This section appears to require integrated systems testing regardless of when required by other sections of the code. Suggested text changeas follows: "Where required by another section of this Code, fire protection systems that are integrated with other building systems andequipment, shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 4"


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55.2.2.10.3

Smoke Unless otherwise provided in 55.2.2.10.4 , smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within an area ofexclusion determined by a 10 ft (3.0 m) radial distance along a horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking appliance,unless listed for installation in close proximity to cooking appliances. Smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed between 10 ft (3.0m) and 20 ft (6.1 m) along a horizontal flow path from a stationary or fixed cooking appliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or use photoelectric detection.[72: 29.8.3.4(4) ]

Exception: Smoke alarms or smoke detectors that use photoelectric detection shall be permitted for installation at a radialdistance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) from any stationary or fixed cooking appliance when the following conditions are met:

The kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no clear interior partitions or headers.

The 10 ft (3.0 m) area of exclusion would prohibit the placement of a smoke alarm or smoke detector required by othersections of NFPA 72 . [72: 29.8.3.4(4) ]

55.2.2.10.4

Smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall not be installed within a 36 in. (910 mm) horizontal path from a door to a bathroomcontaining a shower or tub unless listed for installation in close proximity to such locations. [72: 29.8.3.4(6) ] Smoke alarms orsmoke detectors that use photoelectric detection shall be permitted for installation at a radial distance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) fromany stationary or fixed cooking appliance when the following conditions are met:

(1) The kitchen or cooking area and adjacent spaces have no clear interior partitions or headers.

(2) The 10 ft (3.0 m) area of exclusion would prohibit the placement of a smoke alarm or smoke detector required by othersections of NFPA 72 . [72: 29.8.3.4(4) ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The revision editorially rewrites the exception, as extracted from NFPA 72, as positive language, consistent with theremainder of NFPA 5000.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.


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Affirmative All

Bradley, Harry L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Larrimer, Peter A.

Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger


Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.


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55.2.3.7

Audible alarm notification appliances shall be of such character and so distributed as to be effectively heard above the averageambient sound level that exists under normal conditions of occupancy comply with NFPA 72 .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The revision is intended for consistency with action taken on NFPA 101.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.

Affirmative All

Bradley, Harry L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Larrimer, Peter A.


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Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger


Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.


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55.13 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

55.13.1 Where Required.

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

55.13.2 Considerations.

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

(1) Fire and non-fire emergencies

(2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility

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

55.13.3 Emergency Communications System.

An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where the need for such a system isidentified by the risk analysis required by 55.13.1 , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potentialconsequences of emergencies.

55.13.4 Emergency Action Plan.

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




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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ballot Results


28 Eligible Voters

5 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Chen, Flora F.

Donga, Paul M.

Grill, Raymond A.

Noveh, James

Szmanda, Michael R.

Affirmative All

Bradley, Harry L.

Brock, Pat D.

Dale, Stephen E.

Hagood, Claudia


Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Hutton, Claude O.

Jardin, Joseph M.

Kellett, Michael

Killian, David A.

Klepitch, David L.

Larrimer, Peter A.

Lazarz, Daniel J.

Moore, Wayne D.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Panowitz, Scott E.

Reiswig, Rodger


Ruchala, Kurt A.

Shudak, Lawrence J.

Warner, Todd W.

Wren, Carl D.

Wyatt, David M.


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First Revision No. 5503-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.134 ]

A.3.3.135 Critical Radiant Flux.

Critical radiant flux is the property determined by the test procedure of NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Fluxof Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source or of ASTM E648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Fluxof Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source . The unit of measurement of critical radiant flux is watts per

square centimeter (W/cm2).




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CommitteeStatement:

Revision adds the equivalent ASTM standard which is consistent with other references to NFPA 253 throughout theCode.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


17 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

13 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Boyer, Patrick

Carrigan, Matthew

Cutrer, Peter S.


Affirmative All

Babrauskas, Vytenis

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Evans, Michael W.

Fitch, William E.


Lathrop, James K.


McKeon, Thomas W.

Paszczuk, Henry



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Siegel, Shelley

Sloan, Dwayne E.


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First Revision No. 1-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.562.1 ]

A.3.3.565.1 Festival Seating.

Festival seating describes situations in assembly occupancies where live entertainment events are held that are expected to result inovercrowding and high audience density that can compromise public safety. It is not the intent to apply the term festival seating toexhibitions; sports events; dances; conventions; and bona fide political, religious, and educational events. Assembly occupancies

with 15 ft2 (1.4 m2) or more per person should not be considered festival seating.




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CommitteeStatement:

The word "dances" conflicts with the revised requirements of assembly occupancies Chapter 16 for when a Life SafetyEvaluation is required for festival seating.

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Ballot Results


26 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Bush, Lorrell

Bushey, George D.

Herrera, Mark A.

Affirmative All

Adams, Scott W.


Conner, William

Finnegan, Daniel P.

Gandy, Max L.

Gerdes, Ralph D.

Hansen, Harold C.

Hollinger, David W.

Humble, Jonathan

Keberle, Kenneth F.

Lake, John

Lambert, Josh


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Little, Julie A.

Miller, Gregory R.

Pauls, Jake

Peavey, Steven W.

Quinterno, Vincent

Roether, Ed

Ruling, Karl G.


Sherman, Philip R.

Tubbs, Jeffrey S.

Wellen, Thomas G.


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First Revision No. 3011-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.567 ]

A.3.3.570 Self-Preservation (Day-Care Occupancy).

Examples of clients who are incapable of self-preservation include infants, clients who are unable to use stairs because ofconfinement to a wheelchair or other physical disability, and clients who cannot follow directions or a group to the outside of a facilitydue to mental or behavioral disorders. It is the intent of this Code to classify children under the age of 24 30 months as incapable ofself-preservation. Examples of direct intervention by staff members include carrying a client, pushing a client outside in a wheelchair,and guiding a client by direct hand-holding or continued bodily contact. If clients cannot exit the building by themselves with minimalintervention from staff members, such as verbal orders, classification as incapable of self-preservation should be considered.




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CommitteeStatement:

In accordance with the Fire Protection Research Foundation's "Determining Self-Preservation Capability in Pre-SchoolChildren (September 2013), the First Revision increases the age at which a majority of children are considered capable ofself-preservation to 30 months.

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Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

21 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All

Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.






Lazebnik, Rosa


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Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Roeper, Kurt A.


Shirey, Jeffrey




Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Mertens, Matthew J.

Agree with committee comments. To expect a child of 2 yrs old to navigate a stairs without assistance is unrealistic, even more so in thechaos of an emergency.


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A.3.3.633.11 Parking Structure.

A parking structure is permitted to be enclosed or open, use ramps, and use mechanical control push-button-type elevators totransfer vehicles from one floor to another. Motor vehicles are permitted to be parked by the driver or an attendant or are permittedto be parked mechanically by automated facilities. Where automated-type parking is provided, the operator of those facilities ispermitted either to remain at the entry level or to travel to another level. Motor fuel is permitted to be dispensed, and motor vehiclesare permitted to be serviced in a parking structure in accordance with NFPA 30A [88A:2011 2015 ]




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Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Jones, Adam C.


Affirmative All

Allison, Thomas L.

Arntson, Raymond E.

Birchler, Donald C.

Cummings, Ryan

Cusimano, Alberto

Dale, Stephen E.

Dawe, Nicholas A.

Dudley, Jeffry T.


Humble, Jonathan

Johnson, Aaron

Klein, Marshall A.

Klinkhardt, Jeffrey


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Kraus, Richard S.

Laberge, Todd




Pierrottie, Jerald

Pruett, Scot


Sheldon, Steven A.


Swiecicki, Bruce J.

White, Michael S.

Wren, Carl D.

Abstention

Sameth, Jerrold



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A.7.2.1.1

The system of designating types of construction also includes a specific breakdown of the types of construction through the use ofarabic numbers. These arabic numbers follow the roman numeral notation where identifying a type of construction [e.g., Type I(442),Type II(111), Type III(200)] and indicate the fire resistance rating requirements for certain structural elements as follows:

(1) First arabic number — exterior bearing walls

(2) Second arabic number — columns, beams, girders, trusses and arches, supporting bearing walls, columns, or loads from morethan one floor

(3) Third arabic number — floor construction

Where Table 7.2.1.1 references floor/ceiling assemblies or roof/ceiling assemblies, the term assembly refers to a combination ofmaterials comprising the walking surface of the floor or the exterior surfaces of the roof, horizontal supporting construction andpossibly the ceiling membrane. Typically, such assemblies include the walking surface of the floor or the exterior surfaces of the roofand all horizontal structural members (elements) supporting the walking surface of the floor or the exterior surfaces of the roof.Where the assembly has a fire resistance rating, cavity insulation, ceiling membrane layers affixed or suspended from the undersideof the horizontal structural members (elements), and any required opening protection for penetrations such as, but not limited to,recessed lights, HVAC diffusers, penetrating cables, or pipes are regulated. See 8.6 for requirements governing horizontalassemblies having a fire resistance rating. See Section 8.12.1.1(1) for horizontal assemblies not having a fire resistance rating.

Table A.7.2.1.1 provides a comparison of the types of construction for various model building codes.

Table A.7.2.1.1 Cross-Reference of Building Construction Types

NFPA 5000 I(442) I(332) II(222) II(111) II(000) III(211) III(200) IV(2HH) V(111) V(000)

UBC — I FR II FR II 1 hr II N III 1 hr III N IV HT V 1 hr V N

B/NBC 1A 1B 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 4 5A 5B

SBC I II — IV 1 hr IV UNP V 1 hr V UNP III VI 1 hr VI UNP

IBC — IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB

UBC: Uniform Building Code.

FR: Fire rated.

N: Nonsprinklered.

HT: Heavy timber.

B/NBC: National Building Code.

SBC: Standard Building Code.

UNP: Unprotected.

IBC: International Building Code.




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Ferro, Paul

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Grant, Kurtis

Holland, Joseph T.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Johnson, Aaron

Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McElvaney, Joe

McKeon, Thomas W.

Molina, Renato R.

Schiffer, Brad

Versteeg, Joseph H.

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A.19.1.3.3

Doctors’ offices and treatment and diagnostic facilities intended solely for outpatient care that are physically separated from facilitiesfor the treatment or care of inpatients, but that are otherwise associated with the management of an institution, might be classified asbusiness occupancies rather than health care occupancies. Facilities that do not provide housing for patients on a 24-hour basis arerequired to be classified as other than health care occupancies per 19.1.1.1.7 , except where services are provided routinely to fouror more inpatients who are incapable of self-preservation.




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The provision confuses more than it helps. There is adequate text, without this sentence, to assist the user in properlydetermining whether something is a health care occupancy.

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Szakats, Geza

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Beebe, Chad E.

Bush, Kenneth E.


Crowley, Michael A.

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Epstein, Alice L.

Farraher, Martin J.

Fishbeck, John E.

Furdell, Gary

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Hood, David R.

Klein, David P.

Merrill II, James

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Pethe, Ben

Prediger, G. Brian

Rickard, John A.


Schmitt, Dennis L.

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A.33.3.1.2(2)

Public safety radio enhancement systems provide for greater flexibility and safety for emergency responders during in-buildingoperations. To The two-way radio communication enhancement systems provisions of NFPA 1221 can be used to facilitateadoption of code language prescribing design, installation, testing, and maintenance criteria for in-building public safety radioenhancement systems, Annex F offers guidance. AHJs are directed to Subsection 6.10.2 of the 2007 edition of NFPA 72 , whichpermits the use of in-building public safety radio enhancement systems in lieu of two-way fire fighter telephone such systems.




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NFPA 1221 addresses two-way radio communication enhancement systems in sufficient detail that NFPA 5000 need notprovide similar material. The material is easily found in NFPA 1221, so as to preclude the need to cite the section numberwithin the annex of NFPA 5000. Note that Annex F is being deleted by FR-6105.

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Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

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Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

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First Revision No. 1005-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. D.2.3.2.14 ]

D.2.3.2.14 Plenums.

Plenums shall be permitted to be used to supply air to the occupied area, or return and exhaust air from the occupied area, providedthat the requirements of 7.2.3.2.15 through 7.2.3.2.21 NFPA 90A are met.




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The referenced sections 7.2.3.2.15 through 7.2.3.2.21 do not exist within NFPA 5000. Those provisions were removed inthe 2012 edition but the corresponding changes to Annex D were not made. This corrects that oversight.

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Koffel, William E.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McElvaney, Joe

McKeon, Thomas W.

Molina, Renato R.

Schiffer, Brad

Versteeg, Joseph H.

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First Revision No. 6013-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Chapter E [Title Only] ]

Supplemental Evacuation Equipment




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Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

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Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


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Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

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First Revision No. 6105-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Chapter F ]

Annex F In-Building Radio Systems

This annex is not part of the requirements of this NFPA document unless specifically adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.

F.1 Scope.

Where installed, in-building public safety radio enhancement systems shall meet the requirements of Annex G.

F.2 General.

The AHJ shall be permitted to determine the frequency spectrum that these systems will enhance to ensure emergencyresponders communications systems will operate within and to and from the building without interference. In addition, AHJs shallbe permitted to determine if the systems to be enhanced are analog or digital systems.

F.3 Public Safety Radio Enhancement System.

F.3.1 General.

F.3.1.1 Non-Interference.

No amplification system capable of operating on frequencies or causing interference on frequencies assigned to the jurisdiction bythe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the AHJ. The buildingmanager/owner shall suspend and correct other equipment installations that degrade the performance of the public safety radiosystem or public safety radio enhancement system.

F.3.1.2 Approval and Permit.

Plans shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. At the conclusion of successful acceptance testing, a renewable permitshall be issued for the public safety radio enhancement system by the AHJ.

F.3.2 Radio Coverage.

Radio coverage shall be provided throughout the building as a percentage of floor area, as stated in F.3.2.1 through F.3.2.3 .

F.3.2.1 Critical Areas.

Critical areas, such as the emergency command center(s), the fire pump room(s), exit stairs, exit passageways, elevator lobbies,standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations, and other areas deemed critical by the AHJ, shall be provided with 99percent floor area radio coverage.

F.3.2.2 General Building Areas.

General building areas shall be provided with 90 percent floor area radio coverage.

F.3.2.3 Amplification Components.

Buildings and structures that cannot support the required level of radio coverage shall be equipped with a radiating cable systemand/or a distributed antenna system (DAS) with FCC certified signal boosters or systems otherwise approved in order to achievethe required adequate radio coverage.

F.3.3 Signal Strength.

F.3.3.1 Inbound.

A minimum inbound signal strength of 95 dBm or other signal strength as required by the AHJ shall be provided throughout thecoverage area.

F.3.3.2 Outbound.

A minimum outbound signal strength of 95 dBm at the donor site or other signal strength as required by the AHJ shall be providedfrom the coverage area.

F.3.3.3 Isolation.

If a donor antenna exists, isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas and shall be aminimum of 15 dB above the signal booster gain under all operating conditions.

F.3.4 System Frequencies.

The public safety radio enhancement system shall be capable of transmitting all public safety radio frequencies assigned to thejurisdiction and be capable of using any modulation technology.

Note: Modulation technologies include analog and digital modulation.

F.3.4.1 List of Assigned Frequencies.

The AHJ shall maintain a list of all inbound/outbound frequency pairs for distribution to system designers.


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F.3.4.2 Frequency Changes.

Systems shall be capable of upgrade to allow for instances where the jurisdiction changes or adds system frequencies, in order tomaintain radio system coverage as originally designed.

Note: There is currently an ongoing national effort to eliminate current interference issues between cellular carriers and publicsafety bands in the 800 MHz band. This effort could revise the actual frequencies for public agencies within this band. The publicsafety radio enhancement system design shall be capable of being changed to accommodate updated frequencies in order toallow maintenance of the minimum system design criteria.

F.3.5 System Components.

F.3.5.1 Component Approval.

Components utilized in the installation of the public safety radio enhancement system, such as repeaters, transmitters, receivers,signal boosters, cabling, and fiber distributed antenna system shall be approved and shall be compatible with the public safetyradio system.

F.3.5.2 Component Enclosures.

All repeater, transmitter, receiver, and signal booster components shall be contained in a NEMA 4 or 4X type enclosure(s).

F.3.5.3 External Filters.

Permanent external filters and attachments shall not be permitted.

F.3.5.4 Signal Booster Components.

If used, signal boosters shall meet the following requirements, as well as any other requirements determined by the AHJ:

Signal boosters shall have FCC certification prior to installation.

Note: All repeaters, transmitters, receivers, and signal boosters shall be permitted to be installed and operated in a mannerconsistent with 47 CFR. Within these regulations is a mandatory requirement that repeaters, transmitters, and signalboosters have FCC “certification.” Receivers do not normally have a FCC certification requirement but must comply withother applicable FCC regulations. FCC certification is a formal procedure that verifies the equipment meets certain minimumFCC technical specifications. Each brand and model type is issued a distinct FCC certification number. Use of repeaters,transmitters, or signal boosters that do not have an existing FCC-issued certification is a violation of federal law, and usersare subject to fine and/or imprisonment. A label displaying the exact FCC certification number shall be placed in a visibleplace on the equipment itself. FCC certification verification shall be permitted to be obtained from any FCC office or on-lineat https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm

All signal boosters shall be compatible with both analog and digital communications simultaneously at the time ofinstallation. The AHJ shall provide the maximum acceptable propagation delay standard.

F.3.6 Power Supplies.

At least two independent and reliable power supplies shall be provided, one primary and one secondary.

F.3.6.1 Monitoring the Integrity.

Monitoring the integrity of power supplies shall be in accordance with 4.4.7.3 of NFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and SignalingCode .

F.3.6.2 Primary Power Source.

The primary power source shall be supplied from a dedicated branch circuit and comply with 4.4.1.4 of NFPA 72 , National FireAlarm and Signaling Code .

F.3.6.3 Secondary Power Source.

The secondary power source shall consist of one of the following:

A storage battery dedicated to the system with at least 12 hours of 100 percent system operation capacity.

Note: The battery requirement of 12 hours for the public safety radio enhancement system is purposely longer than the 5minute performance requirement for general evacuation and the 15 minute performance requirement for emergencyvoice/alarm communication systems. This is due to the primary mission of the systems, where the fire alarm system’sprimary mission is to assist fire detection and occupant egress, and the public safety radio enhancement system’s primarymission is to assist fire department operations, which might take longer than occupant egress.

An automatic starting, engine-driven generator serving the dedicated branch circuit for the system and storage batteriesdedicated to the system with at least 2 hours of 100 percent system operation capacity.

F.3.6.4 Battery Systems.

The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. The battery system shall be contained inone NEMA 4 or 4X type enclosure.

F.3.6.5 Generator.

An engine-driven generator shall be arranged in accordance with 4.4.1.9.3.1(A) of NFPA 72 , National Fire Alarm and SignalingCode .

F.3.7 System Monitoring.


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F.3.7.1 Fire Alarm System.

The public safety radio enhancement system shall include automatic supervisory and trouble signals for malfunctions of the signalbooster(s) and power supplies that are annunciated by the fire alarm system, as follows:

The integrity of the circuit monitoring signal booster(s) and power supply(ies) shall comply with 4.4.7.1 of NFPA 72 ,National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code .

System and signal booster supervisory signals shall include the following:

Antenna malfunction

Signal booster failure

Power supply supervisory signals shall include the following for each signal booster:

Loss of normal ac power

Failure of battery charger

Low battery capacity, alarming at 70 percent of battery capacity

F.3.7.2 Dedicated Panel.

A dedicated monitoring panel shall be provided within the emergency command center to annunciate the status of all signalbooster locations. The monitoring panel shall provide visual and labeled indication of the following for each signal booster:

Normal ac power

Signal booster trouble

Loss of normal ac power

Failure of battery charger

Low battery capacity

Note: Due to the longer back-up battery requirement for the public safety radio enhancement system, it is recognized that the firealarm system might not be available to provide monitoring of radio system signals, including low battery signals. Therefore,redundant status annunciation shall be permitted to be required to provide local signals to the incident commander or theirdesignee at the emergency command center.

F.3.8 Technical Criteria.

The AHJ shall maintain a document of technical information specific to its requirements. This document shall contain, as aminimum, the frequencies required, the location and effective radiated power (ERP) of radio sites used by the public safety radioenhancement system, the maximum propagation delay (in microseconds), a list of specifically approved system components, andother supporting technical information necessary to direct system design.

F.3.9 Testing.

F.3.9.1 Signal Level Testing.

Signal level testing shall be conducted to verify the signal strengths as required in F.3.3 at the following times:

Initial assessment of radio coverage in accordance with F.3.2.1 and F.3.2.2 for new or existing buildings

After installation or modification of public safety radio enhancement system needed to assure compliance with F.3.2.3

On an annual basis or other interval as specified by the AHJ

F.3.9.2 System Commissioning Testing.

System commissioning tests shall comply with the following:

The building owner shall be responsible to ensure that a commissioning test of the public safety radio enhancement systemoccurs prior to final acceptance testing with the AHJ.

The commissioning test shall ensure that two-way coverage on each floor of the building meets the minimum coveragerequirements of F.3.2.1 and F.3.2.2 .

Tests shall be made using the frequencies assigned to the jurisdiction.

Testing shall be coordinated with the AHJ to ensure no undue interference to any public safety operations.

All testing shall be done on frequencies authorized by the FCC.


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F.3.9.3 Test Procedures.

The test plan shall ensure testing throughout the building. Test procedures shall be as directed by the AHJ.

Note: Testing procedures typically are done on a grid system. A grid is overlaid onto a floor area to provide 20 grid cells. Grid cellsare provided with definite minimum and maximum dimensions. For most buildings, using a minimum grid dimension of 20 ft (6.1m) and a maximum grid dimension of 80 ft (24.4 m) will suffice to encompass the entire floor area. Where a floor exceeds 128,000

ft 2 (11,900 m 2 ), which is the floor area that can be covered by the maximum grid dimension of 80 ft (24.4 m), it is

recommended that the floor be subdivided into sectors each having an area of less than or equal to 128,000 ft 2 (11,900 m 2 ),and each sector be tested individually with 20 grid cells in each sector. Signal strength measurements should be taken at thecenter of each grid and should be performed using standardized parameters as specified in F.3.9.4 .

Note: Signal strength typically is recorded on the Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) scale. This is a universal standard often cited insystem designs and specifications, using the following measures:

DAQ 1: Unusable, speech present but unreadable.

DAQ 2: Understandable with considerable effort. Frequent repetition due to noise/distortion.

DAQ 3: Speech understandable with slight effort. Occasional repetition required due to noise/distortion.

DAQ 3.5: Speech understandable with repetition only rarely required. Some noise/distortion.

DAQ 4: Speech easily understood. Occasional noise/distortion.

DAQ 4.5: Speech easily understood. Infrequent noise/distortion.

DAQ 5: Speech easily understood.

The minimum allowable DAQ for each grid cell typically is 3. Not more than two nonadjacent grid cells should be allowed to fail thetest. In the event that three of the areas fail the test, or if two adjacent areas fail the test, in order to be more statistically accurate,the testing grid resolution should be doubled. This would require decreasing the size of the grids to one-half the dimension used inthe failed test, to a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) and a maximum of 40 ft (12.2 m). Further, to cover the same floor area, the number ofgrids is quadrupled to 80 grids. Not more than eight nonadjacent and/or five adjacent grid cells should then be allowed to fail thetest. In the event that nine or more nonadjacent and/or six or more adjacent grid cells fail the test, consideration should be given toredesigning and reinstalling the public safety radio enhancement system to meet the minimum system design requirements.Failures should not be allowed in critical areas. Measurements should be made with the antenna held in a vertical position at 3 ftto 4 ft (0.9 m to 1.2 m) above the floor. The DAQ readings should be recorded on small-scale drawings that are used for testingwith the AHJ. In addition, the gain values of all amplifiers should be measured and the test measurement results should be kept onfile with the building owner so that the measurements can be verified each year during annual tests.

F.3.9.4 Measurement Parameters.

Signal levels shall be measured to ensure the system meets the criteria of F.3.3 according to parameters as directed by the AHJ.

Note: Downlink measurements should be made with the following standardized parameters:

A calibrated spectrum analyzer or a calibrated automatic signal level measurement recording system

Receive antennas of equal gain to the agency’s standard portable radio antenna, oriented vertically, with a centerlinebetween 3 ft to 4 ft (0.9 m to 1.2 m) above floor

A resolution bandwidth nearest the bandwidth of the channel under test

Levels recorded while walking an “X” pattern, with the center of the pattern located approximately in the center of each gridarea

The linear distance of each side of the “X” equal to at least 10 percent of the length of the grid’s side, and a minimum lengthof 10 ft (3 m)

Measurements sampled in averaging mode to include a minimum of one sample per each 5 ft (1.5 m) traveled recordedwith not less than five samples per measurement recorded per side of the “X”

F.3.9.5 Acceptance Test.

An acceptance test of the public safety radio enhancement system shall be scheduled with the AHJ. Acceptance test proceduresand requirements shall be as directed by the AHJ.

Note: Typically, acceptance tests are required by the AHJ prior to building occupancy. As-built drawings should be provided alongwith other information required from the signal level, and commissioning tests, including a full report with grid locations, DAQmeasurements, and amplifier gain values, should be provided at the acceptance test. The acceptance test typically entails arandom test by the AHJ of radio communication in various portions of the building, especially including the critical areas. The AHJcan review any test documentation and ensure that the findings of the commissioning test with respect to DAQ levels and gainvalues are supported by the acceptance test.

If amplification systems are utilized in the public safety radio enhancement system, a spectrum analyzer shall be utilized to insurespurious oscillations are not being generated or unauthorized carriers are being repeated in violation of FCC regulations. Thistesting should be conducted at the time of installation and during subsequent inspections. Downlink and uplink spectrum should berecorded with a maximum-hold screen capture at the active system air interfaces with the system under normal load and at leastone uplink carrier active on the indoor portion of the system. Measurements should be analyzed for correct gains on both uplinkand downlink paths, noise floor elevation from active components, intermodulation, and other parameters determined necessaryby the AHJ.

Gain values of all amplifiers should be measured and the results kept on file with the building owner and the AHJ. In the event thatthe measurement results become lost, the building owner will need to repeat the acceptance test to reestablish the gain values.


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F.3.9.6 Annual Tests.

Where a public safety radio enhancement system is required, it shall be the building owner’s responsibility to have all activecomponents of the system, such as signal boosters, power supplies and backup batteries tested at a minimum of once every 12months. The AHJ shall be notified in advance and shall direct annual test procedures and requirements.

Note: Typically, annual tests require several items to be checked. Annual tests should include all procedures encompassed inF.3.9.1 through F.3.9.4 . Signal boosters should be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installationand acceptance. Backup batteries and power supplies should be tested under load for a period of 1 hour to verify that they willproperly operate during an actual power outage. Other active components are typically checked to determine that they areoperating within the manufacturer's specifications for the intended purpose.

F.3.10 Personnel Qualification.

Note: Many manufacturers of signal boosters provide certification programs for installing contractors. Local adopting jurisdictionscould require certification of public safety radio enhancement system training issued by a nationally recognized organization orschool, or a certificate issued by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed, for the installing contractors.

F.3.10.1 License or Certification.

All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC general radiotelephone operatorlicense, acceptable manufacturer/industry certification, electrical engineering license, or as required by the AHJ.

F.3.10.2 Documentation.

Copies of license or certification shall be provided to the AHJ as part of an annual permit renewal process.

F.3.11 Maintenance.

The building owner shall maintain a service contract for emergency repair with response to the site within 2 hour of notification. Acopy of the contract shall be submitted to the AHJ at the time of acceptance testing. If the building owner drops the maintenancecontract, the contractor shall notify the AHJ within 24 hours.




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NFPA 1221 addresses two-way radio communication enhancement systems in sufficient detail that NFPA 5000 need notprovide similar material. Annex F potentially conflicts with NFPA 1221 on this subject. NFPA 1221 is the expert document thatshould be referenced. NFPA 5000 Annex F is thus being deleted.

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Finnegan, Daniel P.

Frable, David W.


Gerdes, Ralph D.

Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Jon G.

Saba, Patrick S.

Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


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First Revision No. 6083-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. H.1.1 ]


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G.1.1 NFPA Publications.


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


NFPA 3 , Recommended Practice for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems , 2018 edition.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013 2017 edition.


NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes,2013 2016 edition.

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


NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2013 edition.

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2015 2018 edition.


NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 edition.

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.

NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2013 edition.

NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2014 2017 edition.



NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2014 edition.


NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2014 2017 edition.

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 101M, Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 1988 edition.

NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 120, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2012 2015 edition.

NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 2015 edition.


NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition, withdrawn.



NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2013 edition.

NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces, 2011 2015edition.

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl WallCoverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 269, Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 275, Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers, 2013 2017 edition.


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NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing WallAssemblies Containing Combustible Components, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth,2011 2015 edition.


NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, 2011 2016 edition.

NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 555, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room Flashover, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling ofCombustible Particulate Solids, 2013 2017 edition.

NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 2015 edition.

NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 850, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current ConverterStations, 2010 2015 edition.



NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry, 2013 2018 edition.

NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, 2013 2018 edition.

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, 2013 2016edition.

NFPA Fire Protection Handbook®, 20th edition.

Fire Protection Research Foundation, Development of an Enhanced Hazard Classification System for Oxidizers, National OxidizingPool Chemicals Storage Fire Test Project, 1998.




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G.1.2.2 AISC Publications.

American Institute of Steel Construction, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001.

AISC DG02, Steel and Composite Beams with Web Openings , 2003.




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G.1.2.1 ACI Publications.

American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 9094 38800 Country Club Drive , Farmington Hills, MI 48333 48331-3434 .

ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1 , Code Requirements or Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Assemblies, 2008 2014 .




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G.1.2.3 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI Z2, Standard Safety Code for Head, Eye and Respiratory Protection.

ANSI Z535.1, American National Standard for Safety Colors, 2006, reaffirmed 2011 .

ANSI/BHMA A156.10, American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors, 1999.




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G.1.2.4 ASCE Publications.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.

ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010 with Supplement 1.

ASCE/SEI 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2005 2014 .

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

ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection, 2005 2007 .

ASCE 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings , 2013. (Supercedes FEMA 356)

ASCE, Guide for Tensioned Fabric Structure, 1996.




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G.1.2.5 ASHRAE Publications.

ASHRAE, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305.

ASHRAE STD 62, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, 2001 2013, errata 2013 .

ASHRAE STD 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings,2009 2014, errata 2013 .

ASHRAE, Handbook of Fundamentals ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals , 2001 2013 .

Klote, J. H., and Milke, J. A., Design of Smoke Management Systems.




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G.1.2.6 ASME Publications.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME International , Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 , Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2004, including Addenda ASME A17.1a–2005 and SupplementA.17.15–2005 2013 .




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G.1.2.7 ASSE Publications.

American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL60068 .

ANSI/ASSE A1264.2, Standard for the Provision of Slip Resistance of Walking/Working Surfaces, 2012.




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G.1.2.8 ASTM Publications.

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 56 D56 , Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester, ( 2005, reapproved 2010) .

ASTM D 86 D86 , Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2012.

ASTM D 93 D93 , Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, 2012 2015 .

ASTM D 2859 D2859 , Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006 ( ,reapproved 2011) .

ASTM D 3278 D3278 , Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus, 1996 ( , reapproved2011) .

ASTM D 3828 D3828 , Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester, 2012a.

ASTM E 84 E84 , Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2013, 2015a .

ASTM E 96/E 96M E96/E96M , Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, 2012 2014 .

ASTM E 119 E119 , Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2012a 2014 .

ASTM E 648 E648 , Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,2010 e1 2014c .

ASTM E 736 E736 , Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to StructuralMembers, 2000 (2006) , reapproved 2011 .

ASTM E 814 E814 , Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2011a 2013a .

ASTM E 1472 E1472 , Standard Guide for Documenting Computer Software for Fire Models, 2007 (withdrawn 2011).

ASTM E 1592 E1592 , Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform StaticAir Pressure Difference, 2005.

ASTM E 1966 E1966 , Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007 ( , reapproved 2011) .

ASTM E 2030 E2030 , Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2009a.

ASTM E 2174 E2174 , Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, 2009 2014b .

ASTM E 2238 E2238 , Standard Guide for Evacuation Route Diagrams, 2012.

ASTM E 2280 E2280 , Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture within PatientRooms of Health Care Facilities, 2009 2013 .

ASTM E 2307 E2307 , Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010 2015a .

ASTM E 2393 E2393 , Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers,2010a .

ASTM E 2484 E2484 , Standard Specification for High-Rise Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices, 2008.

ASTM E 2513 E2513 , Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, 2007,reapproved 2012 .

ASTM F 1637 F1637 , Standard Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces, 2010 2013 .

ASTM F 1677 F1677 , Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Tester (PIAST), withdrawn last edition,1996 2005 .

ASTM F 1679 F1679 , Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT), withdrawn last edition, 2004.




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G.1.2.9 AWC Publications.

American Wood Council, 803 Sycolin Road, Suite 201, Leesburg, VA 20175.

AWC PWF, Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification, 2007 2015 .

AWC Manual for Engineered Wood Construction, 2005.




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G.1.2.10 BHMA Publications.

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017-6603.

BHMA/ANSI A156.10, Power Operated Pedestrian Doors , 2011.

BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2002.




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G.1.2.12 FM Global Publications.

FM Global, 270 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 7500, Johnston, RI 02919.

FM Data Sheet 1-22, Maximum Foreseeable Loss, 2009 2014 .

FM Data Sheet 1-23, Fire Barriers and Protection of Openings in Fire Subdivisions , 2007 2012 .

FM Data Sheet 1-29, Roof Deck Securement and Above-Deck Roof Components, 2009 2010 .

FM Data Sheet 1-49, Perimeter Flashing, 2009.

FM Approval 4450, Approval Standard for Class 1 Insulated Steel Deck Roofs, 1989.

FM Approval 4470, Approval Standard for Class 1 Roof Covers , 1986 Single-ply, Polymer-Modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-Up Roof(BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Assemblies for use in Class 1 and Noncombustible Roof Deck Construction , 2012 .

FM Approval 4471, Approval Standard for Class 1 Panel Roofs, 1995 2010 .

FM Approval 4473, Test Standard for Impact Resistance Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by Impacting with Freezer Ice Balls ,2011.

ANSI/ FM Approval 4880, American National Standard for Evaluating Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, PlasticInterior Finish Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems, Interior or Exterior Finish Systems ,2007 Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials or Coatings and Exterior WallSystems , 2010 .




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G.1.2.13 IAPMO Publications.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 4755 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761.

UPC, Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 2012 .




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G.1.2.14 ICC Publications.

International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor,Washington, DC 20001-2070 .

ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2003 2009 .

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G.1.2.15 IEC Publications.

International Electrotechnical Commission, 3 rue de Varembé, P.O. Box 131, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland.

IEC 60364-1, Electrical Installation of Buildings, 1996 Low-Voltage Electrical Installations - Part 1: Fundamental Principles,Assessment of General Characteristics, Definitions , 2005, Corrigendum 1, 2009 .




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G.1.2.16 SFPE Publications.

SFPE Publications. Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 620E, Bethesda, MD 20814 9711Washingtonian Blvd., Suite 380, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 . www.sfpe.org

SFPE Code Official's Guide to Performance-Based Design Review, 2004.

SFPE Engineering Guide—Evaluation of the Computer Fire Model DETACT-QS, 2002.

SFPE Engineering Guide to Design Human Behavior in Fire, 2003.

SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection, 2007.

SFPE Evaluation of Enclosure Temperature Empirical Models, Hunt, S., Cutonilli, J. and Hurley, M., 2010.

SFPE Guidelines for Peer Review in the Fire Protection Design Process, 2009.

SFPE Guidelines for Substantiating a Fire Model for a Given Application, 2011.

SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, fourth edition, 2008.




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Tyree, David P.

Wydeveld, Steven F.


Groner, Norman E.

The reference to "SFPE Engineering Guide to Design Human Behavior in Fire, 2003" should be changed to "SFPE Engineering Guide toHuman Behavior in Fire."

Jacoby, David J.

SFPE to add S.01 Calculating Fire Exposures to Structures and S.02 Thermal Response of Structures to Fire


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G.1.2.18 SFPA/ SPC Publications.

Southern Forest Products Association, 6660 Riverside Drive, Matarie, LA 7003 / Southern Pine Council, P.O. Box 641700 2900Indiana Avenue , Kenner, LA 70065-1700 .

Permanent Wood Foundations: Design & Construction, 2000 2013 .




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G.1.2.19 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/ UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008, Revised 2009 revised 2015 .

ANSI/ UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009 2015 .

ANSI/ UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2011 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment, 2005,revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces, 2006.

ANSI/ UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies, 2006, Revised 2009 revised 2013 .

ANSI/ UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised 2010 revised 2013 .

ANSI/ UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 2009, Revised revised 2013.

ANSI/ UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions, 2013.

ANSI/ UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2003, Revised revised 2012.

UL Subject 1588, Outline of Investigation for Roof and Gutter De-Icing Cable Units, 2002.

ANSI/ UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised revised 2013.

ANSI/ UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems, 2004, Revised 2008 revised 2012 .

ANSI/ UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, Revised 2012 revised 2014 .

ANSI/ UL 2196, Tests of Fire Resistive Cables, 2001, Revised revised 2006.

UL 2424, Outline of Investigation for Cable Marked Limited Combustible, 2006.

UL, Fire Resistance Directory, 2013 2014 .

UL, Subject 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective Systems, 2006.




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Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


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G.1.2.20 UN Publications.

UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 2009 18th revised edition, 2014 .




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G.1.2.21 U.S. Government Publications.

U.S. Government Printing Publishing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

16 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 1630, Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs, 1993.

28 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, 1994.

29 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, 1998.

29 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 1910.1000, Storage and Handling of Petroleum Gases, 2001.

40 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 260 to 265 and 266 to 299, Hazardous Waste Management System-General.

47 Code of Federal Regulations, Title Telecomunications.

49 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 173, Shippers-General Requirements for Shipments and Packages, 2005.

49 Code of Federal Regulations, Title, Transportation.

EPA, EPA-402-R-93-021.

FEMA Hurricane Katrina Recovery Advisory, Design and Construction in Coastal A Zones, 2005.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 1-93, Openings in Foundation Walls for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 2-93, Flood Resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 3-93, Nonresidential Floodproofing — Requirements and Certification for Buildings Located in SpecialFlood Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 4-93, Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 5-93, Free-of-Obstruction Requirements for Buildings Located in Coastal High Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 7-93, Wet Floodproofing Requirements for Structures Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas, 1993.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 8-96, Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas, 1996.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 9-99, Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings, 1999.

FEMA Technical Bulletin 10-01, Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill in or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safefrom Flooding, 2001.

FEMA 348, Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage: Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of FloodResistant Building Utility Systems, 1999.

FEMA 356, Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 2000.

NIST, Feasibility of Fire Evacuation by Elevators at FAA Control Towers, 1994.

Technical Manual (TM) 5-1300/Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) P-397/Air Force Manual (AFM) 88-22, “Structuresto Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions,” November 28, 1992.

U.S. Weather Bureau Technical Paper No. 40 “Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States for Durations from 30 Minutes to 24Hours and Return Periods from 1 to 100 Years,” Weather Bureau, Dept. of Commerce, 1961.




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Groner, Norman E.

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Jacoby, David J.

Jelenewicz, Chris

Klein, David P.

Laramee, Scott T.

Lathrop, James K.

Lovell, Vickie J.

McKeon, Thomas W.

Murga, Ricardo

Pauls, Jake


Reiswig, Rodger

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G.1.2.22 Other Publications.

Ellingwood, B., “Load Combination Requirements for Fire Resistant Structural Design, Journal of Fire Protection Engineering, 15, 1,2005, pp. 43–61.

Gann et al., Fire and Materials, 18:193, 1994.

Groner, N. E., and B. M. Levin, “Human Factor Considerations in the Potential for Using Elevators in Building Emergency EvacuationPlans,” National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST-GCR-92-615, 1992.

Groner, N. E., and B. M. Levin, “Human Behavior Aspects of Staging Areas for Fire Safety in GSA Buildings,” National Institute ofStandards and Technology, NIST-GCR-92-606, 1992.

Groner, N. E., and B. M. Levin, “Human Factor Considerations for the Potential Use of Elevators for Fire Evacuation of FAA AirTraffic Control Towers,” National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST-GCR-94-656, 1994.

Hirschler et al., “Carbon Monoxide and Human Lethality.” Fire and Non-Fire Studies,” Elsevier, 1993.

Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice for Design , 23rd 28th ed., American Conference of GovernmentIndustrial Hygienists, 1998 2013 .

Kaplan et al., Journal of Fire Science, 2:286–305, 1984.

Klote and Milke, Principles of Smoke Management Systems.

Templer, J. A., The Staircase: Studies of Hazards, Falls and Safer Design, MIT Press Publications, Cambridge, MA, 1992.

SEAOC, Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary (SEAOC Blue Book) (Appendix G), 1999.

Tu, K.-M. and S. Davis, Flame Spread of Carpet Systems Involved in Room Fires, Center for Fire Research, National Bureau ofStandards, 1976.

Waksman, David and Ferguson, John, “Fire Tests of Building Interior Covering Systems,” Fire Technology, Institute for AppliedTechnology, National Bureau of Standards, August 1974.




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G.2 Informational References.

The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not a part of the requirementsof this document.

UL, Subject 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective Systems, 2006.

ANSI/ UL 2196, Tests of Fire Resistive Cables, 2001, Revised 2006 revised 2012 .




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