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Committee Input No. 1008-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]

The TC on Building Services and Fire Protection Equipment intends to draft revisions at the public comment stage toeditorially revise Section 9.6 for user-friendliness. No technical revisions are intended as part of this activity.

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Committee Statement: A task group has been appointed to draft editorial revisions as noted in the CI.

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Throughout Chapter 18, Chapter 19, Annex A.18's, and Annex A.19's, change the terms "fire plan" and "fire safety plan" to"emergency action plan".


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This Committee Input will permit the HEA committee to revisit the subject at Second Draft stage. The committee’sdiscussions noted that the terminology needs to be consistent but that the effects of the changes were not studied sufficientlyto create a First Revision.

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Paragraphs 32.2.3.5.8 and 33.2.3.5.8 will be updated by the TC on Board and Care Facilities to reflect the paragraph numbersin the 2017 edition of NFPA 25 via second revisions. The 2017 edition of NFPA 25 is not yet available.


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Committee Statement: This Global CI is intended to serve as a placeholder to allow the needed updating at the second draft stage.

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Paragraphs 32.3.3.8 and 33.3.3.8 will be reviewed by the TC on Board and Care Facilities and compared with thecorresponding provisions for health care occupancies, and make any needed updates via second revisions. This global CIis intended to serve as a placeholder to permit any needed updating at the second draft stage.




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The CI is intended to permit further review of the BCF cooking facility requirements to ensure they are consistent withthose in the health care occupancy chapters.

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Committee Input No. 5017-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.220 ]

3.3.220 Public Way.

A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land essentially open to the outside air deeded, dedicated, or otherwise permanentlyappropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width and height of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm). (SAF-MEA)


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The committee recognizes that the definition of 'public way' requires refinement and plans to revisit the subject at thesecond draft stage.

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Committee Input No. 3046-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 4.2.3 ]

4.2.4 Physical Violence Mitigation.

Where buildings are designed to mitigate physical violence against occupants, such measures shall not compromise compliance withother requirements of this Code .


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Lock downs and other security measures lead to disabling or compromising free means of egress. The SAF-FUNcommittee wants to revisit this subject at Second Draft preparation phase.

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Committee Input No. 5038-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 7.1.3.2.1 ]


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7.1.3.2.1


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Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, the separating construction shall meet therequirements of Section 8.2 and the following:

(1)

(2) The separation specified in 7.1.3.2.1 (1), other than an existing separation, shall be supported by construction having not lessthan a 1-hour fire resistance rating.

(3)

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(6)

(7) Reserved.

(8)The separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) and 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall not be required for stairs serving as a component of themeans of egress when such stairs are located within either one of the following:

(9) Atriums complying with 8.6.7, with the following additional provisions:

(10) Lowest story of the atrium shall be at the level of exit discharge.

(11) Stairs within the atrium shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

(12) Travel distance shall be measured to the top riser of the stairs that are located within the atrium.

(13) Communicating Space complying with 8.6.6, with the following additional provisions:

(14) Lowest story of the communicating space shall be at the level of exit discharge.

(15) Stairs shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

(16) An engineering analysis is performed that demonstrates that

the building is designed to keep the smoke layer interface

above the highest unprotected opening to adjoining

spaces, or 6 ft (1830 mm) above the highest floor level of

exit access open to the communicating space, for a period equal to

1.5 times the calculated egress time or 20 minutes, whichever

is greater.

(1) .

(2) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall be constructed of an assembly ofnoncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shall be supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire resistancerating, unless otherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (7).

(3)

(4) In Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction (see8.2.1.2), fire retardant–treated wood enclosed in noncombustible or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted.

(5) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies equipped with door closers complying with 7.2.1.8.

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

* The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects three or fewer stories.

* The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects four or more stories, unless one ofthe following conditions exists:

In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 , existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

The minimum 1-hour enclosures in accordance with 28.2.2.1.2 , 29.2.2.1.2 , 30.2.2.1.2 , and 31.2.2.1.2 shall bepermitted as an alternative to the requirement of 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

* Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit components and either penetrate into a fire resistance–ratedassembly or are installed within a fire resistance–rated wall assembly shall be protected, as a minimum, to the fire resistancerating required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or (3).

* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to door assemblies from normally occupied spaces and corridors and doorassemblies for egress from the enclosure, unless one of the following conditions exists:

Vestibules that separate normally unoccupied spaces from an exit enclosure shall be permitted, provided the vestibule isseparated from adjacent spaces by corridor walls and related opening protectives as required for the occupancy involvedbut not less than a smoke partition in accordance with Section 8.4 .

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, (see8.2.1.2) fire protection–rated door assemblies to normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas asaddressed in Section 7.13 shall be permitted, provided the space is separated from the exit enclosure by fire barriers asrequired by 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in Chapters 36 and 37 shall be permitted.

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, (see8.2.1.2) existing fire protection–rated door assemblies to interstitial spaces shall be permitted, provided that such spacesmeet all of the following criteria:

The space is used solely for distribution of pipes, ducts, and conduits.

The space contains no storage.


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(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited to the following:

(19) Door assemblies permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (9)

(20)

(21) Required exit door openings

(22) Ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization

(23) Water or steam piping necessary for the heating or cooling of the exit enclosure

(24) Sprinkler piping

(25) Standpipes

(26) Existing penetrations protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(27) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduit and the penetrations are protected inaccordance with 8.3.5

(28) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exit enclosures.

(29) Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the exit access side of the exit enclosure and shall be protected in accordancewith 8.3.5.6.




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The protection package required of a new atrium might be adequate to permit an open stair to serve as an exit. The MEAcommittee is investigating this and will return to the subject during the Second Draft preparation phase of the revisionprocess.

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The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with Section 8.3 .

Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existing fire protection–rated door assembliesshall be permitted, provided that the following criteria are met:

The space is used solely for non-fuel-fired mechanical equipment.

The space contains no storage of combustible materials.

The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 .

* Electrical conduit serving the exit enclosure


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7.1.3.2.1


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Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, the separating construction shall meet therequirements of Section 8.2 and the following:

(1)

(2) The separation specified in 7.1.3.2.1 (1), other than an existing separation, shall be supported by construction having not lessthan a 1-hour fire resistance rating.

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7) Reserved.

(8) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall be constructed of an assembly ofnoncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shall be supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire resistancerating, unless otherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (7).

(9)

(10)

(11) In Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction (see8.2.1.2), fire retardant–treated wood enclosed in noncombustible or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted.

(12) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies that meet all of the following:

(a) The door assemblies shall be equipped with door closers complying with 7.2.1.8 .

(b) No door opening, other than approved existing openings, shall exceed 8 ft (2440 mm) in width

(c) No door opening, other than approved existing openings, shall exceed 9 ft (2740 mm) in height

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(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

* The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects three or fewer stories.

* The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects four or more stories, unless one ofthe following conditions exists:

In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 , existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

The minimum 1-hour enclosures in accordance with 28.2.2.1.2 , 29.2.2.1.2 , 30.2.2.1.2 , and 31.2.2.1.2 shall bepermitted as an alternative to the requirement of 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

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The fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or 7.1.3.2.1(3), other than approved existing separations,shall be permanently fixed in place.

Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit components and either penetrate into a fire resistance–rated assemblyor are installed within a fire resistance–rated wall assembly shall be protected, as a minimum, to the fire resistance ratingrequired by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or (3).

* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to door assemblies from normally occupied spaces and corridors and doorassemblies for egress from the enclosure, unless one of the following conditions exists:

Vestibules that separate normally unoccupied spaces from an exit enclosure shall be permitted, provided the vestibule isseparated from adjacent spaces by corridor walls and related opening protectives as required for the occupancy involvedbut not less than a smoke partition in accordance with Section 8.4 .

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, (see8.2.1.2) fire protection–rated door assemblies to normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas asaddressed in Section 7.13 shall be permitted, provided the space is separated from the exit enclosure by fire barriers asrequired by 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in Chapters 36 and 37 shall be permitted.

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, (see8.2.1.2) existing fire protection–rated door assemblies to interstitial spaces shall be permitted, provided that such spacesmeet all of the following criteria:

The space is used solely for distribution of pipes, ducts, and conduits.

The space contains no storage.

The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with Section 8.3 .

Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existing fire protection–rated door assembliesshall be permitted, provided that the following criteria are met:

The space is used solely for non-fuel-fired mechanical equipment.

The space contains no storage of combustible materials.

The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 .


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(25) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited to the following:

(26) Door assemblies permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (9)

(27)

(28) Required exit door openings

(29) Ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization

(30) Water or steam piping necessary for the heating or cooling of the exit enclosure

(31) Sprinkler piping

(32) Standpipes

(33) Existing penetrations protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(34) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduit and the penetrations are protected inaccordance with 8.3.5

(35) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exit enclosures.

(36) Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the exit access side of the exit enclosure and shall be protected in accordancewith 8.3.5.6.




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The technical committee is concerned that horizontally sliding doors are being used as de facto walls for the enclosure of exitstairs. Exit stair enclosures must be reliably separated from the remainder of the floor in order to function as exits. Doors are anecessary evil as occupants must have access into and out of the enclosure; the openings for such doors need to be limited insize to preserve the separation. The separation needs to be permanent as contrasted with having a horizontally-sliding door thathas a fire resistance rating (like that awarded to wall assemblies) sit in its open position where contents/furnishings or otherobstructions might prevent the large opening from being closed off.

The MEA committee floats the idea as a CI in order to receive public comments so the committee can reevaluate the issue in theSecond Draft preparation phase of the revision process.

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7.3.1.1.1

The total capacity of the means of egress for any story, balcony, tier, or other occupied space shall be sufficient for the occupant loadthereof unless one of the following conditions exists:

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to establish the occupant load as the number of persons for whichexisting means of egress is adequate, provided that measures are established to prevent occupancy by a greater number ofpersons .

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The egress capacity shall have been previously approved as being adequate.


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7.7.7 Discharge to Exterior Areas.

Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, occupant travel to the public way shall be permitted to lead to an exterior(openair) enclosed court and be delayed within the exit discharge while the nature of the emergency is evaluated, provided all of thefollowing criteria shall be met:

(1) Each area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all occupants at a net area of

15 ft 2 (1.4 m 2 ) per person,

(2) Each area shall be located a distance of not less than 50 ft (15 m) from the building having exited from,

(3) The area shall be continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or otheremergency.

(4) A continuous and safe means of egress from the exterior (open air ) enclosed court area to the public way without re-entering thebuilding is available.




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The text would permit egress to be delayed within an exterior exit discharge area until occupants continue egress movement tothe public way or reenter the building. Many private and public buildings are now completely surrounded by fencing or courtyardwalls that prevent free egress movement to the public way. This criteria mirrors a provision permitted within the Detention andCorrectional Occupancy chapters. The MEA committee wants to be able to address the subject of this CI during the SecondDraft preparation phase of the revision process.

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Committee Input No. 2516-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 8.3.4.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]


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The fire protection rating for opening protectives in fire barriers, fire-rated smoke barriers, and fire-rated smoke partitions shall be inaccordance with Table 8.3.4.2, except as otherwise permitted in 8.3.4.3 or 8.3.4.4.

Table 8.3.4.2 Minimum Fire Ratings for Opening Protectives in Fire Resistance–Rated Assemblies and Fire-Rated Glazing Markings

Component Walls

and

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(hr) Fire

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(hr) Door

Vision

Panel

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Size

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GlazingMarking

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VisionPanel Minimum Side Light/Transom Assembly

Rating (hr) Fire-Rated GlazingMarking Side

Light/Transom Panel Minimum Fire-RatedWindows Rating a,b (hr) Fire-Rated

Window Marking Fire

protection Fire

resistance Fire

protection Fire

resistance Fire

protection Fire

resistance Fire

protection Fire

resistance Elevator hoistways 2 1- 1 ⁄ 2 155 in. 2 c D-H-90 or D-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP W-120 1 1 155 in. 2 c

D-H-60 or D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP W-60 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 3 85 in. 2 d D-20 or D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 D-H-20 D-W-201 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 OH-20 W-30 Elevator lobby (per 7.2.13.4) 1 1 100 in. 2 a ≤100 in. 2 , D-H-T-60 or D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-

H-W-60 NP 1 NP W-60 >100 in. 2 , D-H-W-60 Vertical shafts (including stairways, exits and refuse chutes 2 1- 1 ⁄ 2 Maximum sizetested D-H-90 or D-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP W-120 1 1 Maximum size tested D-H-60 or D-H-W-60 NP 1 NP D-

H-W-60 NP 1 NP W-60 Replacement Panels in Existing Vertical Shafts 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 1 ⁄ 31 ⁄ 3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 OH-20 W-30 Fire barriers 3 3 100 in. 2 a <=100 in. 2 , D-H-180 or D-H-W-180 NP 3 NP D-

H-W-180 NP 3 NP W-180 >100 in. 2 , D-H-W-180 2 1- 1 ⁄ 2 Maximum size tested D-H-90 or D-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-

H-W-120 NP 2 NP W-120 1 3 ⁄ 4 Maximum size tested e D-H-45 or D-H-W-45 3 ⁄ 4 e 3 ⁄ 4 e D-H-45 D-H-W-45 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4

OH-45 W-60 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 D-H-20 D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 OH-20

W-30 Horizontal exits 2 1- 1 ⁄ 2 Maximum size tested D-H-90 or D-H-W-90 NP 2 NP D-H-W-120 NP 2 NP W-120 Horizontal exits

served by bridges between buildings 2 3 ⁄ 4 Maximum size tested e D-H-45 or D-H-W-45 3 ⁄ 4 e 3 ⁄ 4 e D-H-45 D-H-W-453 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4 OH-45 W-120 Exit access corridors f 1 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4 D- H-45 D-H-W-203 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4 OH-45 W-60 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 D- H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3

OH-20 W-30 Smoke barriers f 1 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4 D- H-45 D-H-W-20 3 ⁄ 4 3 ⁄ 4

OH-45 W-60 Smoke partitions f,g 1 ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 3 Maximum size tested D-20 or D-W-20 1 ⁄ 3 1 ⁄ 3 D- H-20 D-H-W-20 1 ⁄ 31 ⁄ 3 OH-20 W-30

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

NP: Not permitted.

a Fire resistance–rated glazing tested to ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials ;or ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials , shall be permitted in the maximum size tested (see8.3.3.7) .

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

e 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].

f Fire doors are not required to have a hose stream test per ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies ; or ANSI/UL


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10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies .

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

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The primary change to Table 8.3.4.2 moves the rows for fire barriers to the bottom of the table prior to the entry for smokebarriers. Many fire barriers fall into one of the categories listed throughout the table. The entry for "other fire barriers" is a 'catchall' for fire barriers that are not categorized by one of the other components in the table and is more appropriately located at theend of the list of fire-rated components. A row for 30 minute smoke barriers was also added along with two corrections to themarking of side lights/transoms. The committee will continute to review and update the Table as necessary for the Second Draftmeeting.

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Committee Input No. 4508-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 10.2.4.7 ]

10.2.4.7 Polypropylene (PP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Solid Thermoplastics .

Polypropylene and , high-density polyethylene, solid polycarbonate, solid polystyrene materials, and solid acrylics shall not bepermitted as interior wall or ceiling finish unless the material complies with the requirements of 10.2.3.7.2. The tests shall beperformed on a finished assembly and on the maximum thickness intended for use.


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Proposed language includes additional materials whose fire performance is known to be better characterized by testingto NFPA 286 room corner test.

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14.7.6 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.


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The new provisions of 9.11.4 for integrated fire protection systems testing might be appropriate for application to educationaloccupancies, but the END committee wants to study the issue before the Second Draft meeting. Thus, this is presented as aCommittee Input.

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Committee Input No. 2024-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 16.2.2.2.5 ]

16.2.2.2.6 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) The emergency action plan, required by 16.7.1, addresses the use of the locking and unlocking means, from within and outsidethe room.

(11) Staff is drilled in the engagement and release of the locking means, from within and outside the room, as part of the emergencyegress drills required by 16.7.2.




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The Workshop on School Safety, Codes and Security – Final Report documented the need to lock classroom doors againstunwanted entry. The multiple provisions proposed cover the concerns for accomplishing door locking in a safe manner forschools, but the END committee wants to study the issue for day-care occupancies. Thus, the material is presented as aCommittee Input.

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The new provisions of 9.11.4 for integrated fire protection systems testing might be appropriate for application to day-careoccupancies, but the END committee wants to study the issue before the Second Draft meeting. Thus, this is presented as aCommittee Input.

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17.2.2.2.6 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 two releasing operations.

(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) The emergency action plan, required by 17.7.1, addresses the use of the locking and unlocking means, from within and outsidethe room.

(11) Staff is drilled in the engagement and release of the locking means, from within and outside the room, as part of the emergencyegress drills required by 17.7.2.




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18.2.1 General.

18.2.1.1

Every aisle, passageway, corridor, exit discharge, exit location, and access shall be in accordance with Chapter 7, unless otherwisemodified by 18.2.2 through 18.2.11.

18.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are configured for and used by patients, grab bars shall be provided inaccordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5.




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Committee Input No. 3544-NFPA 101-2015 [ Sections 18.2.3.4, 18.2.3.5 ]

Sections 18.2.3.4, 18.2.3.5

18.2.3.4*

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:

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(2)

(3)

(4) Projections into the required width shall be permitted for wheeled equipment, provided that all of the following conditions aremet:

(5) The wheeled equipment does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 60 in. (1525 mm).

(6) The health care occupancy fire safety plan and training program address the relocation of the wheeled equipment duringa fire or similar emergency.

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(17)

(18)

(19)

(20) Nursing home corridors shall be permitted to be not less than 6 ft (1830 mm) wide in smoke compartments housing not morethan 30 patients.

(21) 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.

(22)Self-retracting seats fixed to the wall shall be permitted provided all of the following are met

(a) exposed wood used in the self-retracting seat has a minimum Class C interior finish rating

(b) the self-retracting seat components meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260.

(c) the self-retracting seats are normally in the retracted position and project not more than 4 inches from the wall.

(d) the self-retracting seats automatically return to their normally retracted position at which time the seat projection into themeans of egress complies with NFPA 101, 7.3.2.2 and does not interfere with the means of egress.

* 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.

* Noncontinuous projections not more than 6 in. (150 mm) from the corridor wall, positioned not less than 38 in. (965 mm)above the floor, shall be permitted.

* 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:

Equipment in use and carts in use

Medical emergency equipment not in use

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:

The fixed furniture is securely attached to the floor or to the wall.

The fixed furniture does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 6 ft (1830 mm), except as permittedby 18.2.3.4 (2).

The fixed furniture is located only on one side of the corridor.

The fixed furniture is grouped such that each grouping does not exceed an area of 50 ft 2 (4.6 m 2 ).

The fixed furniture groupings addressed in 18.2.3.4 (5)(d) are separated from each other by a distance of at least 10 ft(3050 mm).

* The fixed furniture is located so as to not obstruct access to building service and fire protection equipment.

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.

* 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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18.2.3.5

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)


(5) The wheeled equipment does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 60 in.(1525 mm).


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(11)

(12)

(a)Self-retracting seats fixed to the wall shall be permitted provided all of the following are met:


(b) the self-retracting seat components meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260.

(c) the self-retracting seats are normally in the retracted position and project not more than 4 in. (100 mm) from the wall.

(d) the self-retracting seats automatically return to their normally retracted position at which time the seat projection into themeans of egress complies with 7.3.2.2 and does not interfere with the means of egress.




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* 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.

* Noncontinuous projections not more than 6 in. (150 mm) from the corridor wall, positioned not less than 38 in. (965 mm)above the floor, shall be permitted.

* Exit access within a room or suite of rooms complying with the requirements of 18.2.5 shall be permitted.





* 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.


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18.2.11 Special Means of Egress Features.

(Reserved)

18.2.11.1 Reserved.

18.2.11.2 Reserved.

18.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials.

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




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Committee Input No. 3525-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 18.3.2.6 ]


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




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19.2.1 General.

19.2.1.1


19.2.1.2





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Committee Input No. 3545-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 19.2.3.4 ]

19.2.3.4*

Any required aisle, corridor, or ramp shall be not less than 48 in. (1220 mm) in clear width where serving as means of egress frompatient sleeping rooms, unless otherwise permitted by one of the following:

(1) Aisles, corridors, and ramps in adjunct areas not intended for the housing, treatment, or use of inpatients shall be not less than44 in. (1120 mm) in clear and unobstructed width.

(2)

(3) Exit access within a room or suite of rooms complying with the requirements of 19.2.5 shall be permitted.


(5) The wheeled equipment does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 60 in.(1525 mm).


(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)Self-retracting seats fixed to the wall shall be permitted provided all of the following are met:


(b) the self-retracting seat components meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260

(c) the self-retracting seats are normally in the retracted position and project not more than 4 in. (100 mm) from the wall.

(d) the self-retracting seats automatically return to their normally retracted position at which time the seat projection into themeans of egress complies with 7.3.2.2 and does not interfere with the means of egress.




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* Where corridor width is at least 6 ft (1830 mm), noncontinuous projections not more than 6 in. (150 mm) from the corridor wall,above the handrail height, shall be permitted.





* 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:

The fixed furniture is securely attached to the floor or to the wall.

The fixed furniture does not reduce the clear unobstructed corridor width to less than 6 ft (1830 mm), except as permittedby 19.2.3.4 (2).

The fixed furniture is located only on one side of the corridor.

The fixed furniture is grouped such that each grouping does not exceed an area of 50 ft 2 (4.6 m 2 ).

The fixed furniture groupings addressed in 19.2.3.4 (5)(d) are separated from each other by a distance of at least 10 ft(3050 mm).

* The fixed furniture is located so as to not obstruct access to building service and fire protection equipment.

Corridors throughout the smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detectionsystem in accordance with 19.3.4 , or the fixed furniture spaces are arranged and located to allow direct supervision bythe facility staff from a nurses’ station or similar space.

The smoke compartment is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordancewith 19.3.5.8 .


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19.2.11 Special Means of Egress Features. (Reserved)

19.2.11.1 Reserved.

19.2.11.2 Reserved.






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19.3.2.6 Reserved.






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20.2.1 General.

20.2.1.1


20.2.1.2





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20.2.11.1 Reserved.

20.2.11.2 Lockups.

Lockups in ambulatory health care occupancies shall comply with the requirements of 22.4.5.






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20.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection Systems.

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




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21.2.1 General.

21.2.1.1


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21.2.11.1 Reserved.

21.2.11.2 Lockups.

Lockups in ambulatory health care occupancies, other than approved existing lockups, shall comply with the requirements of 23.4.5.






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


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


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24.2.1 General.

24.2.1.1

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

24.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with theprovisions of 7.1.6.5.


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26.2. 1 General.

26.2. 1 .1

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

26.2.1.2

Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with theprovisions of 7.1.6.5.

26.2.1 Number and Types of Means of Escape.

26.2.1.1 Primary Means of Escape.

26.2.1.1.1

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

26.2.1.1.2

Where the sleeping room is above or below the level of exit discharge, the primary means of escape shall be an interior stair inaccordance with 26.2.2, an exterior stair, a horizontal exit in accordance with 7.2.4, or an existing fire escape stair in accordance with7.2.8.

26.2.1.2 Secondary Means of Escape.

In addition to the primary route, each sleeping room and living area shall have a second means of escape in accordance with 24.2.2,unless the sleeping room or living area has a door leading directly outside the building with access to the finished ground level or to astairway that meets the requirements for exterior stairs in 26.2.1.1.2.

26.2.1.3 Two Primary Means of Escape.

In other than existing buildings and those protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance

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




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




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28.3.4.7 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

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




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30.3.4.7 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems.

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




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32.7.1 Emergency Action Plan.

32.7.1.1

The administration of every residential board and care facility shall have, in effect and available to all supervisory personnel, writtencopies of a plan for protecting all persons in the event of fire, for keeping persons in place, for evacuating persons to areas of refuge,and for evacuating persons from the building when necessary.

32.7.1.2

The emergency action plan shall include special staff response, including the fire protection procedures needed to ensure the safetyof any resident, and shall be amended or revised whenever any resident with unusual needs is admitted to the home.

32.7.1.3

All employees shall be periodically instructed and kept informed with respect to their duties and responsibilities under the plan, andsuch instruction shall be reviewed by the staff not less than every 2 months.

32.7.1.4

A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all times within the facility.

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36.3.4.4 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided inaccordance with Section 9.14.


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36.4.4 Mall Buildings.

36.4.4.1

The provisions of 36.4.4 shall apply to mall buildings three or fewer stories in height and any number of anchor buildings.

36.4.4.2 Special Definitions.

The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazard contents and having direct access to a mallbuilding, but having all required means of egress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2.)

(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparation tenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2.)

(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all other floor areas designated for tenantoccupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas. The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of jointpartitions to the outside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3.)

(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves as access for two or more tenants anddoes not exceed three levels that are open to each other. (See 3.3.169.)

(5)a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50 % of the total area of the perimeter walls and roof

open to the outer air.

b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50 % or more of the total area of the perimeter walls and roofopen to the outer air. Such openings shall be distributed uniformly over the length of the mall concourse

A.36.4.4.2(4)(b) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided that the open mall concoursemeets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.

(6)

A.36.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mall concourse. A mall structure maybe enclosed by construction which could range from total enclosure to construction which is open, either partially or totally, tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the termination of the mall exit discharge would determine theextent of the structure.

(7) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances from the exterior that also serve as exits andare independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)

36.4.4.3 General.

The mall building shall be treated as a single building for the purpose of calculation of means of egress and shall be subject to therequirements for appropriate occupancies, except as modified by the provisions of 36.4.4; and the mall shall be of a clear width notless than that needed to accommodate egress requirements as set forth in other sections of this Code.

36.4.4.4 Pedestrian Way Mall Concourse .

The mall concourse shall be permitted to be considered a pedestrian way, provided that the criteria of 36.4.4.4.1 and 36.4.4.4.2 aremet.

36.4.4.4.1

The travel distance within a tenant space to an exit or to the mall shall not exceed the maximum travel distance permitted by theoccupancy chapter.

* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies wherein two or more tenants have a mainentrance into one or more malls. For the purpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)


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36.4.4.4.2

An additional 200 ft (61 m) shall be permitted for travel through the enclosed mall space or 300 ft (91 m) for travel through the openmall space , provided that all the following requirements are met:

(1) The mall shall be of a clear width not less than that needed to accommodate egress requirements, as set forth in other sectionsof this chapter, but shall be not less than 20 ft (6100 mm) wide in its narrowest dimension.

A.36.4.4.4.2 See Section 36.2.5.10

(2) On each side of the mall floor area, the mall shall be provided with an unobstructed exit access of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm)in clear width parallel to, and adjacent to, the mall tenant front.

(3)

(4) The mall, and all buildings connected thereto, except open parking structures, shall be protected throughout by an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1), which shall be installed in such a manner that any portionof the system serving tenant spaces can be taken out of service without affecting the operation of the portion of the systemserving the mall.

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

36.4.4.5 Mixed Occupancies.

Assembly occupancies, other than stadiums and arenas, and business and mercantile occupancies located in mall buildings shall notbe required to comply with the provisions of 6.1.14.4.

36.4.4.6 Means of Egress Details.

36.4.4.6.1

Dead ends not exceeding a length equal to twice the width of the mall concourse for enclosed mall concourses or two and a halftimes the width of the mall concourse for open mall concourses , measured at the narrowest location within the dead-end portion ofthe mall, shall be permitted.

36.4.4.6.2

Every story of a mall building shall be provided with the number of means of egress specified by Section 7.4 and as modified by36.4.4.6.2.1 or 36.4.4.6.2.2.

36.4.4.6.2.1

Exit access travel shall be permitted to be common for the distances permitted as common paths of travel by 36.2.5.3.

36.4.4.6.2.2

A single means of egress shall be permitted in a Class C mercantile occupancy or a business occupancy, provided that the traveldistance to the exit or to a mall (see 36.4.4.2) does not exceed 100 ft (30 m).

36.4.4.6.3

Every floor of a mall shall be provided with the number of means of egress specified by Section 7.4, with not less than two means ofegress remotely located from each other.

36.4.4.6.4

Class A and Class B mercantile occupancies connected to a mall shall be provided with the number of means of egress required bySection 7.4, with not less than two means of egress remotely located from one another.

36.4.4.6.5*

Each individual anchor building shall have means of egress independent of the mall.

36.4.4.6.6

Each individual major tenant of a mall building shall have a minimum of one-half of its required means of egress independent of themall.

36.4.4.6.7

Each assembly occupancy with an occupant load of 500 or more shall have not less than one-half of its required means of egressindependent of the mall.

36.4.4.6.8

Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with 36.2.9.

A. 36.4.4. 6.8 See 7 .8.1.1.

36.4.4.7 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.

* The exit access specified in 36.4.4.4.2 (2) shall lead to an exit having a width of not less than 66 in. (1675 mm).

* Walls dividing tenant spaces from each other shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, and all of the followingalso shall apply:

The partition shall extend to the underside of the ceiling or to the roof or floor above.

No separation shall be required between a tenant space and the mall.

* Malls with a floor opening connecting more than two levels shall be provided with a smoke control system.


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36.4.4.7.1 General.

Malls shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.

36.4.4.7.2 Initiation.

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by means of the required automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.6.2.1(3).

36.4.4.7.3 Notification.

36.4.4.7.3.1 Occupant Notification.

During all times that the mall is occupied, the required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall perform one of the following functions:

(1) It shall activate a general alarm in accordance with 9.6.3 throughout the mall, and positive alarm sequence in accordance with9.6.3.4 shall be permitted.

(2) Occupant notification shall be made via a voice communication or public address system in accordance with 9.6.3.9.2

36.4.4.7.3.2*

Visible signals shall not be required in malls. (See 9.6.3.5.7 and 9.6.3.5.8.)

36.4.4.7.3.3 Emergency Forces Notification.

Emergency forces notification shall be provided and shall include notifying all of the following:

(1) Fire department in accordance with 9.6.4

(2) Local Approved, local emergency organization, if provided

36.4.4.7.4 Emergency Control.

The fire alarm system shall be arranged to automatically actuate smoke management or smoke control systems in accordance with9.6.5.2 (3).

36.4.4.8 Tenant Spaces.

Each individual tenant space shall have means of egress to the outside or to the mall, based on occupant load calculated by usingTable 7.3.1.2.

36.4.4.9 Exit Passageways.

Exit passageways shall comply with 36.4.4.9.1 and 36.4.4.9.2.

36.4.4.9.1

Exit passageways in a mall building shall be permitted to accommodate the following occupant loads independently:

(1) Portion of the occupant load assigned to the exit passageway from only the mall

(2) Largest occupant load assigned to the exit passageway from a single tenant space

36.4.4.9.2*

Rooms housing building service equipment, janitor closets, and service elevators shall be permitted to open directly onto exitpassageways, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The required fire resistance rating between such rooms or areas and the exit passageway shall be maintained in accordancewith 7.1.3.2.

(2) Such rooms or areas shall be protected by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1),but the exceptions in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, allowing the omission of sprinklers from suchrooms shall not be permitted.

(3) Service elevators opening into the exit passageway shall not open into areas other than exit passageways.

(4) Where exit stair enclosures discharge into the exit passageway, the provisions of 7.2.1.5.8 shall apply, regardless of the numberof stories served.


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36.4.4.10 Plastic Signs.

Within every store or level, and from sidewall to sidewall of each tenant space facing the mall, plastic signs shall comply with all of thefollowing:

(1) Plastic signs shall not exceed 20 percent of the wall area facing the mall.

(2) Plastic signs shall not exceed a height of 36 in. (915 mm), except if the sign is vertical, in which case the height shall not exceed8 ft (2440 mm) and the width shall not exceed 36 in. (915 mm).

(3) Plastic signs shall be located a minimum distance of 18 in. (455 mm) from adjacent tenants.

(4) Plastics, other than foamed plastics, shall meet one of the following criteria:

(5) They shall be light-transmitting plastics.

(6) They shall have a self-ignition temperature of 650°F (343°C) or greater when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929,Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic , and a flame spread index not greater than 75 anda smoke developed index not greater than 450 when tested in the manner intended for use in accordance with ASTM E 84,Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test forSurface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .

(7) The edges and backs of plastic signs in the mall shall be fully encased in metal.

(8) Foamed plastics shall have a maximum heat release rate of 150 kW when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 1975, Standardfor Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, or in accordance with NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Testfor Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW ignition source.

(9) Foamed plastics shall comply with all of the following:

(10) The density of foamed plastic signs shall be not less than 20 lb/ft 3 (320 kg/m 3 ).

(11) The thickness of foamed plastic signs shall be not greater than 1 ⁄ 2 in. (13 mm).

36.4.4.11 Kiosks.

Kiosks and similar structures (temporary or permanent) shall not be considered tenant spaces and shall meet all of the followingrequirements:

(1) Combustible kiosks and similar structures shall be constructed of any of the following materials:

(2) Fire-retardant-treated wood complying with the requirements for fire-retardant-impregnated wood in NFPA 703, Standardfor Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

(3) Light-transmitting plastics complying with the building code

(4) Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes , or in accordance with NFPA 289,Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages , using the 20 kW ignition source

(5) Metal composite material (MCM) having a flame spread index not greater than 25 and a smoke developed index notgreater than 450 in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , when tested as anassembly in the maximum thickness intended for use.

(6) Textiles and films meeting the flame propagation performance criteria contained in NFPA 701, Standard Methods of FireTests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

(7) Kiosks or similar structures located within the enclosed mall concourse shall be protected with approved fire suppression anddetection devices.

(8) The minimum horizontal separation between kiosks, or groups of kiosks, and other structures within the mall shall be 20 ft (6100mm).

(9) Each kiosk, or group of kiosks, or similar structure shall have a maximum area of 300 ft2 (27.8 m2).

36.4.4.12* Smoke Control.

Smoke control in accordance with Section 9.3 and complying with 8.6.7 (5) shall be provided in a an enclosed mall concourse withfloor openings connecting more than two levels.

36.4.4.13 Automatic Extinguishing Systems.

36.4.4.13.1

The mall building and all anchor buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system inaccordance with 9.7.1.1 (1) and 36.4.4.13.2.

36.4.4.13.2

The system shall be installed in such a manner that any portion of the system serving tenant spaces can be taken out of servicewithout affecting the operation of the portion of the system serving the mall.36.4.4.13.3 Any shade structures, canopies, awnings, or similar structures in the open mall concourse shall be protected by anapproved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7.


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The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and willcontinue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to betterdescribe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open typemall concourses. The proposed Committee Input is developed with the intent of soliciting public comment and additional reviewby the mall task group and is focused on the definition of open and enclosed mall concourses as well as the impact of open mallconcourses on existing code requirements. Prior to the Second Draft meeting the task group will continue to meet and review thecode requirements for open versus enclosed mall concourses and determine how the code is to be appropriately applied to eitheropen or enclosed mall concourses. The task group is looking at areas such as egress travel, fire protection systems andprotection of the mall concourse, as well as protection and presence of kiosks and equipment within the mall concourse.

It should be noted that the term 'mall' will be replaced with 'mall concourse' and 'mall building' will be replaced with 'mall structure'pending the results of revisions made by the Committee during the First Draft meeting.

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37.4.4 Mall Buildings.

37.4.4.1

The provisions of 37.4.4 shall apply to mall buildings and any number of anchor buildings.

37.4.4.2 Special Definitions.

The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazard contents and having direct access to a mallbuilding, but having all required means of egress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2)

(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparation tenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2)

(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all other floor areas designated for tenantoccupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas. The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of jointpartitions to the outside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3)

(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves as access for two or more tenants anddoes not exceed three levels that are open to each other. (See 3.3.169.)

(5)a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50 % of the total area of the perimeter walls and roof

open to the outer air.

b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50 % or more of the total area of the perimeter walls and roofopen to the outer air. Such openings shall be distributed uniformly over the length of the mall concourse

A.37.4.4.2(4)(b) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided that the open mall concoursemeets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.

(6)

A.37.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mall concourse. A mall structure maybe enclosed by construction which could range from total enclosure to construction which is open, either partially or totally, tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the termination of the mall exit discharge would determine theextent of the structure.

(7) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances from the exterior that also serve as exits andare independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)

37.4.4.3 General.

The mall building shall be treated as a single building for the purpose of calculation of means of egress and shall be subject to therequirements for appropriate occupancies, except as modified by the provisions of 37.4.4; and the mall shall be of a clear width notless than that needed to accommodate egress requirements as set forth in other sections of this Code.

37.4.4.4 Pedestrian Way Mall Concourse .

The mall concourse shall be permitted to be considered a pedestrian way, provided that the criteria of 37.4.4.4.1 and 37.4.4.4.2 aremet.

37.4.4.4.1

The travel distance within a tenant space to an exit or to the mall shall not exceed the maximum travel distance permitted by theoccupancy chapter.

* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies wherein two or more tenants have a mainentrance into one or more malls. For the purpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)


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37.4.4.4.2

An additional 200 ft (61 m) shall be permitted for travel through the enclosed mall space or 300 ft (91 m) for travel through the openmall space , provided that all the following requirements are met:

(1) The mall shall be of a clear width not less than that needed to accommodate egress requirements, as set forth in other sectionsof this chapter, but shall be not less than 20 ft (6100 mm) wide in its narrowest dimension.

A.37.4.4.4.2(1) See Section 37.2.5.10

(2) On each side of the mall floor area, the mall shall be provided with an unobstructed exit access of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm)in clear width parallel to, and adjacent to, the mall tenant front.

(3)

(4) The mall, and all buildings connected thereto, except open parking structures, shall be protected throughout by an approved,supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1).

(5) Walls dividing tenant spaces from each other shall extend from the floor to the underside of the roof deck, to the floor deckabove, or to the ceiling where the ceiling is constructed to limit the transfer of smoke, and all of the following also shall apply:

(6) Where the tenant areas are provided with an engineered smoke control system, walls shall not be required to dividetenant spaces from each other.

(7) No separation shall be required between a tenant space and the mall.

(8)

37.4.4.5 Mixed Occupancies.

Assembly occupancies, other than stadiums and arenas, and business and mercantile occupancies located in mall buildings shall notbe required to comply with the provisions of 6.1.14.4.

37.4.4.6 Means of Egress Details.

37.4.4.6.1

Dead ends not exceeding a length equal to twice the width of the mall concourse for enclosed mall concourses or two and a halftimes the width of the mall concourse for open mall concourses , measured at the narrowest location within the dead-end portion ofthe mall, shall be permitted.

37.4.4.6.2

Every story of a covered mall building shall be provided with the number of means of egress specified by Section 7.4 and as modifiedby 37.4.4.6.2.1 or 37.4.4.6.2.2.

37.4.4.6.2.1

Exit access travel shall be permitted to be common for the distances permitted as common paths of travel by 37.2.5.3.

37.4.4.6.2.2

A single means of egress shall be permitted in a Class C mercantile occupancy or a business occupancy, provided that the traveldistance to the exit or to a mall (see 37.4.4.2) does not exceed 100 ft (30 m).

37.4.4.6.3

Every floor of a mall shall be provided with the number of means of egress specified by Section 7.4, with not less than two means ofegress remotely located from each other.

37.4.4.6.4

Class A and Class B mercantile occupancies connected to a mall shall be provided with the number of means of egress required bySection 7.4, with not less than two means of egress remotely located from one another.

37.4.4.6.5*

Each individual anchor building shall have means of egress independent of the mall.

37.4.4.6.6

Each individual major tenant of a mall building shall have a minimum of one-half of its required means of egress independent of themall.

37.4.4.6.7 Reserved.

37.4.4.6.8 *

Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with 37.2.9.

A. 37.4.4. 6.8 See 7 .8.1.1.

37.4.4.7 Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems.

37.4.4.7.1 General.

Malls shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.

* The exit access specified in 37.4.4.4.2 (2) shall lead to an exit having a width of not less than 66 in. (1675 mm).

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37.4.4.7.2 Initiation.

Initiation of the required fire alarm system shall be by means of the required automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.6.2.1(3).

37.4.4.7.3 Notification.

37.4.4.7.3.1 Occupant Notification.

During all times that the mall is occupied, the required fire alarm system, once initiated, shall perform one of the following functions:

(1) It shall activate an alarm in accordance with 9.6.3 throughout the mall, and positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4shall be permitted.

(2) Occupant notification shall be permitted to be made via a voice communication or public address system in accordance with9.6.3.9.2.

37.4.4.7.3.2

(See 9.6.3.5.3.)

37.4.4.7.3.3 Emergency Forces Notification.

Emergency forces notification shall be provided and shall include notifying all of the following:

(1) Fire department in accordance with 9.6.4

(2) Local Approved, local emergency organization, if provided

37.4.4.7.4 Emergency Control.

The fire alarm system shall be arranged to automatically actuate smoke management or smoke control systems in accordance with9.6.5.2 (3).

37.4.4.8 Tenant Spaces.

Each individual tenant space shall have means of egress to the outside or to the mall based on occupant load calculated by usingTable 7.3.1.2.

37.4.4.9 Exit Passageways.

Exit passageways shall comply with 37.4.4.9.1 and 37.4.4.9.2.

37.4.4.9.1

Exit passageways in a mall building shall be permitted to accommodate the following occupant loads independently:

(1) Portion of the occupant load assigned to the exit passageway from only the mall

(2) Largest occupant load assigned to the exit passageway from a single tenant space

37.4.4.9.2*

Rooms housing building service equipment, janitor closets, and service elevators shall be permitted to open directly onto exitpassageways, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The required fire resistance rating between such rooms or areas and the exit passageway shall be maintained in accordancewith 7.1.3.2.

(2) Such rooms or areas shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1), but theexceptions in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, allowing the omission of sprinklers from such roomsshall not be permitted.

(3) Service elevators opening into the exit passageway shall not open into areas other than exit passageways.

(4) Where exit stair enclosures discharge into the exit passageway, the provisions of 7.2.1.5.8 shall apply, regardless of the numberof stories served.


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37.4.4.10 Plastic Signs.

Within every store or level, and from sidewall to sidewall of each tenant space facing the mall, plastic signs shall comply with all of thefollowing:

(1) Plastic signs shall not exceed 20 percent of the wall area facing the mall.

(2) Plastic signs shall not exceed a height of 36 in. (915 mm), except if the sign is vertical, in which case the height shall not exceed8 ft (2440 mm) and the width shall not exceed 36 in. (915 mm).

(3) Plastic signs shall be located a minimum distance of 18 in. (455 mm) from adjacent tenants.

(4) Plastics, other than foamed plastics, shall meet one of the following criteria:

(5) They shall be light-transmitting plastics.

(6) They shall have a self-ignition temperature of 650°F (343°C) or greater when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1929,Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic , and a flame spread index not greater than 75 anda smoke developed index not greater than 450 when tested in the manner intended for use in accordance with ASTM E 84,Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test forSurface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .

(7) The edges and backs of plastic signs in the mall shall be fully encased in metal.

(8) Foamed plastics shall have a maximum heat release rate of 150 kW when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 1975, Standardfor Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, or in accordance with NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Testfor Individual Fuel Packages, using the 20 kW ignition source.

(9) Foamed plastics shall comply with all of the following:

(10) The density of foamed plastic signs shall be not less than 20 lb/ft 3 (320 kg/m 3 ).

(11) The thickness of foamed plastic signs shall be not greater than 1 ⁄ 2 in. (13 mm).

37.4.4.11 Kiosks.

Kiosks and similar structures (temporary or permanent) shall not be considered as tenant spaces and shall meet all of the followingrequirements:

(1) Combustible kiosks and similar structures shall be constructed of any of the following materials:

(2) Fire-retardant-treated wood complying with the requirements for fire-retardant-impregnated wood in NFPA 703, Standardfor Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

(3) Light-transmitting plastics complying with the building code

(4) Foamed plastics having a maximum heat release rate not greater than 100 kW when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes , or in accordance with NFPA 289,Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages , using the 20 kW ignition source

(5) Metal composite material (MCM) having a flame spread index not greater than 25 and a smoke developed index notgreater than 450 in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials , when tested as anassembly in the maximum thickness intended for use

(6) Textiles and films meeting the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, asappropriate, of NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

(7) Kiosks or similar structures located within the enclosed mall concourse shall be protected with approved fire suppression anddetection devices.

(8) The minimum horizontal separation between kiosks, or groups of kiosks, and other structures within the mall shall be 20 ft (6100mm).

(9) Each kiosk, or group of kiosks, or similar structure shall have a maximum area of 300 ft2 (27.8 m2).




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CommitteeStatement:

The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and willcontinue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to betterdescribe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open typemall concourses. The proposed Committee Input is developed with the intent of soliciting public comment and additional reviewby the mall task group and is focused on the definition of open and enclosed mall concourses as well as the impact of open mallconcourses on existing code requirements. Prior to the Second Draft meeting the task group will continue to meet and review thecode requirements for open versus enclosed mall concourses and determine how the code is to be appropriately applied to eitheropen or enclosed mall concourses. The task group is looking at areas such as egress travel, fire protection systems andprotection of the mall concourse, as well as protection and presence of kiosks and equipment within the mall concourse.

It should be noted that the term 'mall' will be replaced with 'mall concourse' and 'mall building' will be replaced with 'mall structure'pending the results of revisions made by the Committee during the First Draft meeting.

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38.1.7 Occupant Load.

38.1.7.1 The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress and other provisions are required, shall be determinedon the basis of the occupant load factors that are characteristic of the use of the space or shall be determined as the maximumprobable population of the space under consideration, whichever is greater.

38.1.7.2 The occupant load for business use shall be 150 ft 2 /person.




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This CI proposes to revise the current maximum floor area allowance per occupant in Table 7.3.1.2 (shown here in Section38.1.7) for business occupancies from 100 ft2/occupant (gross) to 150 ft2/occupant (gross) for determining the means of egressrequirements in business areas for public consideration in an effort to solicit public comments on this important subject.

The rationale is based on several past research studies that have concluded that the 100 ft2/occupant (gross) occupant loadfactor for business occupancies is very conservative which has led to requiring Group B occupancies and office buildings ingeneral to have additional egress capacity and a greater number of exits to accommodate an "over-estimated" buildingpopulation. The increase from 100 ft2/occupant (gross) to 150 ft2/occupant (gross) for business occupancies is still aconservative figure; yet reasonable, based on recent changes in office building design as well as changes in the North Americanworkplace and work style trends; such as work station configurations, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, work at home, etc.

The existing occupant load factor of 100 ft2/occupant (gross) for business occupancies first appeared in the 3rd edition of theBuilding Exits Code that was published in 1934. The occupant load factor of 100 ft2/occupant (gross) was specified for office,factory, and workrooms. All occupant load factors were based on the gross floor area of the building, such that no deduction waspermitted for corridors, closets, restrooms, or other subdivisions. However, since the initial NBS study in 1935, several otherstudies have been conducted to determine the occupant load factors for various occupancies. One common similarity of each ofthe studies was that all of the subsequent studies have concluded that the 100 ft2/occupant (gross) occupant load factor forbusiness occupancies is conservative. Studies conducted between 1966 and 1992 have indicated that occupant load factors inbusiness occupancies ranged from 150 ft2/occupant (gross) to 278 ft2/occupant (gross). In addition, a 1995 study of 23 Federalsector and private sector office buildings also indicated a mean occupant load factor of 248 ft2/occupant for all office buildings.

Lastly, a recent project to study the appropriateness of the 100 ft2/occupant load factor for business occupancies was recentlyundertaken by the NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation. The study was conducted by WPI undergrad students. Therecommendations of this study have indicated that it is reasonable to increase the occupant load factor to 150 ft2/occupant inbusiness.

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38.2.2.2.2 Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction doors shall be permitted to be provided with locking devices that arecapable of being unlocked from outside the room.




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In the wake of many recent events, offering adequate protection for occupants in business occupancies used for educationalpurposes, such as college and university buildings, is an important and relevant issue. The committee is interested in the subjectof door locking in locations such as classroom doors and is seeking guidance of the Educational and Daycare TechnicalCommittee to provide consistent provisions for the educational facilities that fall under the definition of Business occupancies. Itis recognized that the Educational committee is developing language on this subject and it will be reviewed by this committeethrough direction of the Correlating Committee prior to the Second Draft stage. Additional input from the college and universityindustry is welcome.

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38.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall beprovided in accordance with Section 9.14 .




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New language has been added to Chapter 9 regarding conducting a risk analysis to determine the need for the installation of amass notification system in a building. The committee is generally interested in this subject area but is seeking additionalinformation regarding the application of new Section 9.14 specific to college and university campus buildings. A task group hasbeen formed to further explore the issue and will be looking at the following issues prior to the Second Draft meeting:

-Qualifications of person completing risk analysis

-Feedback from college and university industry on the impact of new 9.14

-How are the provisions applied to an entire campus versus a single building, and are their implications of applying provisionsfor mass notification on a building by building basis only.

-Extent of application: what types of buildings should this apply to? How can the Code properly identify the type of college anduniversity buildings that this requirement should apply to?

-Extent of the application of the required emergency plan.

-How would enforcing new 9.14 impact non-classroom buildings?

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39.1.7 Occupant Load.

39.1.7.1 The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress and other provisions are required, shall be determinedon the basis of the occupant load factors that are characteristic of the use of the space or shall be determined as the maximumprobable population of the space under consideration, whichever is greater.

39.1.7.2 The occupant load for business use shall be 150 ft 2 /person.




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This CI proposes to revise the current maximum floor area allowance per occupant in Table 7.3.1.2 for business occupanciesfrom 100 ft2/occupant (gross) to 150 ft2/occupant (gross) for determining the means of egress requirements in business areas forpublic consideration in an effort to solicit public comments on this important subject.

The rationale is based on several past research studies that have concluded that the 100 ft2/occupant (gross) occupant loadfactor for business occupancies is very conservative which has led to requiring Group B occupancies and office buildings ingeneral to have additional egress capacity and a greater number of exits to accommodate an "over-estimated" buildingpopulation. The increase from 100 ft2/occupant (gross) to 150 ft2/occupant (gross) for business occupancies is still aconservative figure; yet reasonable, based on recent changes in office building design as well as changes in the North Americanworkplace and work style trends; such as work station configurations, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, work at home, etc.

The existing occupant load factor of 100 ft2/occupant (gross) for business occupancies first appeared in the 3rd edition of theBuilding Exits Code that was published in 1934. The occupant load factor of 100 ft2/occupant (gross) was specified for office,factory, and workrooms. All occupant load factors were based on the gross floor area of the building, such that no deduction waspermitted for corridors, closets, restrooms, or other subdivisions. However, since the initial NBS study in 1935, several otherstudies have been conducted to determine the occupant load factors for various occupancies. One common similarity of each ofthe studies was that all of the subsequent studies have concluded that the 100 ft2/occupant (gross) occupant load factor forbusiness occupancies is conservative. Studies conducted between 1966 and 1992 have indicated that occupant load factors inbusiness occupancies ranged from 150 ft2/occupant (gross) to 278 ft2/occupant (gross). In addition, a 1995 study of 23 Federalsector and private sector office buildings also indicated a mean occupant load factor of 248 ft2/occupant for all office buildings.

Lastly, a recent project to study the appropriateness of the 100 ft2/occupant load factor for business occupancies was recentlyundertaken by the NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation. The study was conducted by WPI undergrad students. Therecommendations of this study have indicated that it is reasonable to increase the occupant load factor to 150 ft2/occupant inbusiness.

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39.2.2.2.2 Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction doors shall be permitted to be provided with locking devices that arecapable of being unlocked from outside the room.

39.2.2.2.3 Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, doors complying with 39.2.2.2.2 shall be allowed to include not morethan two releasing operations.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

In the wake of many recent events, offering adequate protection for occupants in business occupancies used for educationalpurposes, such as college and university buildings, is an important and relevant issue. The committee is interested in the subjectof door locking in locations such as classroom doors and is seeking guidance of the Educational and Daycare TechnicalCommittee to provide consistent provisions for the educational facilities that fall under the definition of Business occupancies. Itis recognized that the Educational committee is developing language on this subject and it will be reviewed by this committeethrough direction of the Correlating Committee prior to the Second Draft stage. Additional input from the college and universityindustry is welcome. Proposed text here addresses existing door hardware and allows locking provisions without having to lockthe door.

addresses existing hardware, allows locking provisions without having to replace the door, review educational provisions etc.

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39.3.2.4 Medical Gas.

Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases shall be in accordance with NFPA 99,Health Care Facilities Code.




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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. The committee will review the application of NFPA 99 to existing facilities prior to theSecond Draft.

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Street Address:

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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

New language has been added to Chapter 9 regarding conducting a risk analysis to determine the need for the installation of amass notification system in a building. The committee is generally interested in this subject area but is seeking additionalinformation regarding the application of new Section 9.14 specific to college and university campus buildings. A task group hasbeen formed to further explore the issue and will be looking at the following issues prior to the Second Draft meeting:

-Qualifications of person completing risk analysis.

-Feedback from college and university industry on the impact of new 9.14.

-How are the provisions applied to an entire campus versus a single building, and are their implications of applying provisionsfor mass notification on a building by building basis only.

-Extent of application: what types of buildings should this apply to? How can the Code properly identify the type of college anduniversity buildings that this requirement should apply to?

-Extent of the application of the required emergency plan.

-How would enforcing new 9.14 impact non-classroom buildings?

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Committee Input No. 3542-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. A.18.3.6.1(3) ]

A.18.3.6.1(3)

A typical nurses’ station would normally contain one or more of the following with associated furniture and furnishings:

(1) Charting area

(2) Clerical area

(3) Nourishment station

(4) Storage of small amounts of medications, medical equipment and supplies, clerical supplies, and linens

(5) Patient monitoring and communication equipment

It is the intent that the nurses’ station be actively attended; otherwise, smoke detection should be provided.




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This Committee Input will permit the HEA committee to revisit the subject at Second Draft stage. The committee’s discussionsnoted that the provisions for exempting smoke detectors in nurses’ stations and in areas supervised directly by a nurses’station were based on the nurses’ station being occupied. The term "actively attended" as already used in the health careoccupancy chapter seems to be a more appropriate term than "constantly attended".

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Committee Input No. 3543-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. A.19.3.6.1(3) ]

A.19.3.6.1(3)

A typical nurses’ station would normally contain one or more of the following with associated furniture and furnishings:

(1) Charting area

(2) Clerical area

(3) Nourishment station

(4) Storage of small amounts of medications, medical equipment and supplies, clerical supplies, and linens

(5) Patient monitoring and communication equipment

It is the intent that the nurses’ station be actively attended; otherwise, smoke detection should be provided.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This Committee Input will permit the HEA committee to revisit the subject at Second Draft stage. The committee’s discussionsnoted that the provisions for exempting smoke detectors in nurses’ stations and in areas supervised directly by a nurses’station were based on the nurses’ station being occupied. The term "actively attended" as already used in the health careoccupancy chapter seems to be a more appropriate term than "constantly attended".

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