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Second Correlating Revision No. 8-NFPA 13-2014 [ New Section after 1.6.2 ]

1.6.3* Some dimensions used in this standard are exact and some are not. Nominal dimension are often used, such as the dimensions used forpipe sizes. The metric equivalent shown in this standard might not be an exact conversion to the SI unit, but the nominal metric equivalent istypically used or a reasonably equivalent value or approximate conversion is used. It shall be acceptable to use the exact conversion or theconversions stated in the standard, even though they might not be exact.

Supplemental Information

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Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Sat Dec 13 19:19:59 EST 2014

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The terms hard and soft in reference to conversions are not technical and are ambiguous. Using the terms exact and approximateare more appropriate in a standard.

Committee Comment No. 57-NFPA 13-2014 [New Section after 1.6.2]

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A.1.6.3

Some dimensions used in this standard require a tight precision and others do not. For example, when performing hydraulic calculations more precision is required than when specifying a nominal dimension. An example is pipe sizes, where we typically refer to a nominal diameter rather than the exact diameter. The metric equivalents also have a set of generally accepted nominal measurements, and they are not a precise conversion from the “English Unit” nominal dimension. Throughout the standard the generally accepted nominal pipe sizes have been used. For example 1 in. pipe = 25 mm, 11⁄4 in. pipe = 32 mm, 11⁄2 in. pipe = 40 mm, and so forth. In other cases rounding is used, and the number of significant digits taken into account. For example, a 30 ft ceiling would be 9.144 m. This implies a level of precision that is higher than used for the original dimension, and a conversion to 9.1 m or even 9 m is more appropriate. Another example is that in the standard, 1 in. has been converted to 25 mm and not 25.4 mm, 2 in. to 50 mm, 6 in. to 150 mm, and so forth. Finally, locally available material can have different characteristics in countries that use metric units than are typically found in the U.S. Examples are things like standard door or window sizes, rack dimensions, and so forth. In these cases a soft an approximate conversion can also be used. Where softapproximate conversions have been used, it is acceptable for a designer or installer to use an exact or “hard" conversion rather than the soft approximate conversion used in the standard.

Formatted: Number of columns: 2

Second Correlating Revision No. 24-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 2.3.6 ]


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2.3.6 AWWA Publications.American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235.

AWWA C104, Cement Mortar Lining for Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water, 1995.

AWWA C105, Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Pipe Systems, 1999.

AWWA C110, Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings, 3-in. Through 48-in. (76 mm Through 1219 mm), for Water and Other Liquids, 1998.

AWWA C111, Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 2000.

AWWA C115, Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe with Ductile Iron or Gray Iron Threaded Flanges, 1999.

AWWA C116, Protective Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings Internal and External Surface Ductile-Iron/Gray-Iron Fittings, 2003.

AWWA C150, Thickness Design of Ductile Iron Pipe, 1996.

AWWA C151, Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast for Water, 1996.

AWWA C153, Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service, 2000.

AWWA C200, Steel Water Pipe 6 in. (150 mm) and Larger, 1997.

AWWA C203, Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipelines Enamel and Tape — Hot Applied, 1997.

AWWA C205, Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe 4 in. (100 mm) and Larger — Shop Applied, 2000.

AWWA C206, Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe, 1997.

AWWA C207, Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service — Sizes 4 in. Through 144 in. (100 mm Through 3,600 mm), 1994.

AWWA C208, Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings, 1996.

AWWA C300, Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type, for Water and Other Liquids, 1997.

AWWA C301, Prestressed Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type, for Water and Other Liquids, 1999.

AWWA C302, Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Non-Cylinder Type, for Water and Other Liquids, 1995.

AWWA C303, Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type, Pretensioned, for Water and Other Liquids, 1995.

AWWA C400, Standard for Asbestos-Cement Distribution Pipe, 4 in. Through 16 in. (100 mm Through 400 mm), for Water and Other Liquids,1998.

AWWA C401, Standard Practice for the Selection of Asbestos-Cement Water Pipe, 4 in. Through 16 in. (100 mm Through 400 mm), 1998.

AWWA C600, Standard for the Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances, 1999.

AWWA C602, Cement-Mortar Lining of Water Pipe Lines 4 in. (100 mm) and Larger — in Place, 2000.

AWWA C603, Standard for the Installation of Asbestos-Cement Water Pipe, 1996.

AWWA C900, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4 in. Through 12 in. (100 mm Through 300 mm), for Water and Other Liquids, 1997.

AWWA C906, Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 in. (100 mm) Th. 63 in (1,575 mm), for Water Distribution and Transportation,1999.

AWWA M11, A Guide for Steel Pipe Design and Installation, 3rd edition, 1989.


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Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Dec 16 07:51:36 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This standard is no longer referenced by NFPA 13 or NFPA 24 and therefore should be deleted from the standard.


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3.11.9 Prying Factor.A factor based on fitting geometry that results in an increase in service tension load due to the effects of prying between the upper seismicbrace attachment fitting and the structure.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This definition must be deleted since the term no longer is used in the standard. This term was added through SR 15 which failedtechnical committee ballot, therefore for correlation purposes, this definition must be deleted.

Second Revision No. 14-NFPA 13-2014 [New Section after 3.11.8]


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Second Correlating Revision No. 21-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 7.6.3.4 ]

Global SR-56


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7.6.3.4


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A listed 1 ⁄2 in. (12 mm) relief valve shall be permitted in lieu of the expansion chamber required in 7.6.3.3 , and as illustrated in Figure7.6.3.4 , provided the antifreeze system volume does not exceed 40 gal (151 L).Figure 7.6.3.4 Arrangement of Supply Piping with Relief Valve and Backflow Device.


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Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:


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Submittal Date: Mon Dec 15 09:50:07 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: In the proposed figure, the check valve arrow is pointed in the wrong direction (editorial correction).Second Revision No. 28-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. 7.6.3.4]


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Please reverse the direction of the

arrow in the check valve

Second Correlating Revision No. 22-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 8.6.5.2.1.3 ]

8.6.5.2.1.3* Minimum Distance from Obstructions.


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Unless the requirements of 8.6.5.2.1.4 through 8.6.5.2.1.9 are met, sprinklers shall be positioned away from obstructions a minimum distanceof three times the maximum dimension of the obstruction (e.g., structural members, pipe, columns, and fixtures) in accordance with Figure8.6.5.2.1.3(a) and Figure 8.6.5.2.1.3(b) .Figure 8.6.5.2.1.3(a) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Vertical Orientation (SSU/SSP).

Figure 8.6.5.2.1.3(b) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Horizontal Orientation (SSU/SSP).


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(A) The maximum clear distance required shall be 24 in. (609 600 mm) in accordance with Figure 8.6.5.2.1.3(B) .Figure 8.6.5.2.1.3(A) Minimum Distance from Obstruction (SSU/SSP).

(B) The maximum clear distance shall not be applied to obstructions in the vertical orientation (e.g., columns).


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Dec 15 09:54:24 EST 2014

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The figures modified during the second revision stage remain unchanged, however the captions for figures 8.6.5.2.1.3(a) and (b)have been modified to correlate with the titles of similar figures in chapter 8.

Committee Comment No. 38-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. 8.6.5.2.1.3]


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8.7.5.2.1.3*


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Unless the requirements of 8.7.5.2.1.4 or 8.7.5.2.1.5 are met, sprinklers shall be positioned away from obstructions a minimum distance ofthree times the maximum dimension of the obstruction (e.g., truss webs and chords, pipe, columns, and fixtures). The maximum clear distancerequired shall be 24 in. (610 mm) and shall be positioned in accordance with Figure 8.7.5.2.1.3 where obstructions are present inaccordance with Figure 8.7.5.2.1.3(a) and Figure 8.7.5.2.1.3(b) .Figure 8.7.5.2.1.3(a) Minimum Distance from Obstruction (Standard Sidewall Spray Sprinkler). Minimum Distance from anObstruction in the Vertical Orientation (Standard Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).


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Figure 8.7.5.2.1.3(b) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Horizontal Orientation (Standard Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).


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(A) The maximum clear distance required to obstructions in the horizontal orientation (e.g., light fixtures and truss chords) shall be 24 in. (600mm).(B) The maximum clear distance shall not be applied to obstructions in the vertical orientation (e.g., columns).


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:


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Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 17 07:17:24 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Figure captions were revised for consistency with the same figures in other sections.Second Revision No. 39-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. 8.7.5.2.1.3]


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8.8.5.2.1.3*


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Unless the requirements of 8.8.5.2.1.4 through 8.8.5.2.1.8 are met, sprinklers shall be positioned away from obstructions a minimum distanceof four times the maximum dimension of the obstruction (e.g., truss webs and chords, pipe, columns, and fixtures). The maximum cleardistance required shall be 36 in. (914 mm) in accordance with Figure 8.8.5.2.1.3 in accordance with Figure 8.8.5.2.1.3(a) and Figure8.8.5.2.1.3(b) .Figure 8.8.5.2.1.3(a) Minimum Distance from Obstruction (Extended Coverage Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers). MinimumDistance from an Obstruction in the Vertical Orientation (Extended Coverage Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinkler).


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Figure 8.8.5.2.1.3(b) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Horizontal Orientation (Extended Coverage Upright andPendent Spray Sprinkler).

(A) The maximum clear distance required to obstructions in the horizontal orientation (e.g., light fixtures and truss chords) shall be 36 in. (914mm).(B) The maximum clear distance shall not be applied to obstructions in the vertical orientation (e.g., columns).


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Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 17 07:12:52 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Editorial correlation to make the titles of the figures match the same figures in other sections.Second Revision No. 40-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. 8.8.5.2.1.3]


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Second Correlating Revision No. 32-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 8.9.5.1.4 ]


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8.9.5.1.4


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Continuous obstructions projecting from the same wall as the one on which the sidewall sprinkler is mounted shall be in accordance with one ofthe following arrangements:

(1) Sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with Table 8.9.5.1.4 and Figure 8.9.5.1.4(a).

(2) Sprinklers shall be permitted to be spaced on opposite sides of obstructions less than 4 ft (1.22 m) in width where the distance from thecenterline of the obstruction to the sprinklers does not exceed one-half the allowable distance between sprinklers.

(3) Obstructions located against the wall and that are not over 30 in. (762 mm) in width shall be permitted to be protected in accordance withFigure 8.9.5.1.4(b).

(4) Obstructions located against the wall and that are not over 24 in. (610 mm) in width shall be permitted to be protected in accordance withFigure 8.9.5.1.4(c). The maximum distance between the sprinkler and the wall shall be measured from the sprinkler to the wall behind theobstruction and not to the face of the obstruction.

Table 8.9.5.1.4 Positioning of Sprinklers to Avoid Obstructions Along Wall (Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers)

Distance from Sidewall Sprinkler to Side of Obstruction(A)

Maximum Allowable Distance of Deflector Above Bottom of Obstruction(B) (in.)

Less than 1 ft 6 in. 01 ft 6 in. to less than 3 ft 13 ft to less than 4 ft 34 ft to less than 4 ft 6 in. 54 ft 6 in. to less than 6 ft 76 ft to less than 6 ft 6 in. 96 ft 6 in. to less than 7 ft 117 ft to less than 7 ft 6 in. 14

For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.3048 m.

Note: For A and B, refer to Figure 8.9.5.1.4(a).

Figure 8.9.5.1.4(a) Positioning of Sprinkler to Avoid Obstruction Along Wall (Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).


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Figure 8.9.5.1.4(b) Obstruction Against Wall (Standard Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).

Figure 8.9.5.1.4(c) Obstruction Against Wall (Standard Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).


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Committee Statement


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Committee Statement: The captions for figures (a) and (b) have been updated to address extended coverage sidewall. This is an editorial change.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 35-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 8.10.7.1.4 ]


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8.10.7.1.4


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Continuous obstructions projecting from the same wall as the one on which the sidewall sprinkler is mounted shall be in accordance with one ofthe following arrangements:

(1) Sprinklers shall be in accordance with Table 8.10.7.1.4 and Figure 8.10.7.1.4(a).

(2) Sprinklers shall be permitted to be spaced on opposite sides of obstructions less than 4 ft (1.22 m) in width where the distance from thecenterline of the obstruction to the sprinklers does not exceed one-half the allowable distance between sprinklers.

(3) Obstructions located against the wall and that are not over 30 in. (762 mm) in width shall be permitted to be protected in accordance withFigure 8.10.7.1.4(b).

(4) Obstructions located against the wall and that are not over 24 in. (610 mm) in width shall be permitted to be protected in accordance withFigure 8.10.7.1.4(c). The maximum distance between the sprinkler and the wall shall be measured from the sprinkler to the wall behindthe obstruction and not to the face of the obstruction.

Table 8.10.7.1.4 Positioning of Sprinklers to Avoid Obstructions Along Wall (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers)

Distance from SidewallSprinkler to

Side of Obstruction (A)

Maximum Allowable Distance of Deflector Above Bottom ofObstruction (B) (in.)

Less than 1 ft 6 in. 01 ft 6 in. to less than 3 ft 13 ft to less than 4 ft 34 ft to less than 4 ft 6 in. 54 ft 6 in. to less than 6 ft 76 ft to less than 6 ft 6 in. 96 ft 6 in. to less than 7 ft 117 ft to less than 7 ft 6 in. 14

For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.3048 m.

Note: For A and B, refer to Figure 8.10.7.1.4(a).

Figure 8.10.7.1.4(a) Positioning of Sprinkler to Avoid Obstruction Along Wall (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers).


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Figure 8.10.7.1.4(b) Obstruction Against Wall (Standard Residential Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).

Figure 8.10.7.1.4(c) Obstruction Against Wall (Standard Residential Sidewall Spray Sprinklers).


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Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 17 07:24:08 EST 2014

Committee Statement


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Committee Statement: Figure captions were revised to reflect the appropriate sprinkler type.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 36-NFPA 13-2014 [ Sections 8.10.7.2.1.3, 8.10.7.2.1.4 ]

8.10.7.2.1.3* Unless the requirements of 8.10.7.2.1.4 through 8.10.7.2.1.7 are met, sprinklers shall be positioned away from obstructions a minimumdistance of four times the maximum dimension of the obstruction (e.g., truss webs and chords, pipe, columns, and fixtures) .(A) The maximum clear distance required from obstructions in the horizontal orientation (e.g., light fixtures and truss chords) shall be 36 in.(914 609 mm) from the sprinkler (e.g., truss webs and chords, pipe, columns, and fixtures) .(B) The maximum clear distance shall not be applied to obstructions in the vertical orientation (e.g., columns).


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8.10.7.2.1.4


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Sidewall sprinklers shall be positioned in accordance with Figure 8.10.7.2.1.4 Figure 8.10.7.2.1.4(a) and Figure 8.10.7.2.1.4(b) whenobstructions are present.Figure 8.10.7.2.1.4(a) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Vertical Orientation (Residential Sidewall Sprinkler).

Figure 8.10.7.2.1.4(b) Minimum Distance from an Obstruction in the Horizontal Orientation (Residential Sidewall Sprinkler).


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File Name DescriptionSCR_36.docx Revised figure 8.10.7.2.1.4(b)


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:


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Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Dec 17 07:26:30 EST 2014

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Editorial correction to reverse the "less than or equal to sign".Second Revision No. 43-NFPA 13-2014 [Sections 8.10.7.2.1.3, 8.10.7.2.1.4]


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Reverse the “less than or equal to “

sign… should read

A > 4C or 4D


9.2.6* Pipe Stands.9.2.6.1 General.9.2.6.1.1 Where pipe stands are used to support system piping, the requirements of 9.2.6 shall apply unless the requirements of 9.2.6.1.2 are met.9.2.6.1.2 Pipe stands certified by a registered professional engineer to include all of the following shall be an acceptable alternative to the requirementsof 9.2.6:

(1) Pipe stands shall be designed to support five times the weight of water-filled pipe plus 250 lb (114 kg) at each point of piping support.

(2) These points of support shall be adequate to support the system.

(3) The spacing between pipe stands shall not exceed the value given for the type of pipe as indicated in Table 9.2.2.1(a) or Table 9.2.2.1(b).

(4) Pipe stand components shall be ferrous.

(5) Detailed calculations shall be submitted, when required by the reviewing authority, showing stresses developed in the pipe stand, thesystem piping and fittings, and safety factors allowed.

9.2.6.1.3 Where water-based fire protection systems are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes, pipe stands shall also meet therequirements of 9.3.8.9.2.6.2 Component Material.9.2.6.2.1 Pipe stands and their components shall be ferrous unless permitted by 9.2.6.2.2.9.2.6.2.2 Nonferrous components that have been proven by fire tests to be adequate for the hazard application and that are in compliance with the otherrequirements of this section shall be acceptable.9.2.6.3 Sizing.


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9.2.6.3.1* The maximum heights for pipe stands shall be in accordance with Table 9.2.6.3.1 unless the requirements of 9.2.6.3.2 are met .

Table 9.2.6.3.1 Maximum Pipe Stand Heightsa

System Pipe DiametercPipe Stand Diameterb

11⁄2 in. 2 in. 21⁄2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in.

11⁄2 in. 10 ft 14 12 ft 18 15 ft 28 18 ft 30 25 ft 30 ft2 in. 8 ft 12 ft 16 15 ft 26 18 ft 30 25 ft 30 ft

21⁄2 in. 6 ft 10 ft 14 ft 24 18 ft 30 25 ft 30 ft3 in. — – 8 ft 12 ft 22 18 ft 30 25 ft 30 ft

>3 4 in. up to and including 8 in. — – — – — – — – 10 ft 30 ft

a For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.3048 0.305 m.

b Pipe stands are Schedule 40 pipe.

c System piping is assumed to be Schedule 40 (8-in. is Schedule 30).

9.2.6.3.2* Pipe diameters up to and including 10 in. (200 mm) Schedule 40 are permitted to be supported by 2 in. (50 mm) diameter pipe stands whenall of the following conditions are met:

(1) The maximum height shall be 4 ft (1.2 m), as measured from the base of the pipe stand to the centerline of the pipe being supported.

(2)

9.2.6.3.3 The distance between pipe stands shall not exceed the values in Table 9.2.2.1(a) or Table 9.2.2.1(b).9.2.6.4 Pipe Stand Base.9.2.6.4.1 The pipe stand base shall be secured by an approved method.9.2.6.4.2* Pipe stand base plates shall be threaded malleable iron flanges or welded steel flanges in accordance with Table 6.4.1 .9.2.6.4.2.1 Pipes stands installed in accordance with 9.2.6.3.2 shall be permitted to use a welded steel plate.9.2.6.4.3* Pipe stands shall be anchored fastened to a concrete pier or footing with either expansion shields, bolts for concrete, or cast-in-place Jhooks floor or footing using listed concrete anchors or other approved means .9.2.6.4.4 A minimum of four anchors shall be used to attach the base plate to the floor.

* The pipe stand shall be axially loaded.


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9.2.6.4.4.1 Pipe stands installed in accordance with 9.2.6.3.2 shall be permitted to use a minimum of two anchors to attach the base plate to the floor.9.2.6.4.5 The minimum diameter for the anchors shall be 1 ⁄2 in. for pipe stand diameters up to and including 3 in. and 5 ⁄8 in. for pipe stands 4 in.diameter and larger.9.2.6.4.5.1 Where the pipe stand complies with 9.2.6.3.2 , 3 ⁄8 -in. anchors shall be permitted.9.2.6.5 Attaching to System Piping.9.2.6.5.1 Piping shall be attached to the pipe stand with U-bolts or equivalent attachment.9.2.6.5.2* Where a horizontal bracket is used to attach the system piping to the pipe stand, it shall not be more than 1 ft (0.3 m) as measured horizontallyfrom the centerline of the pipe stand to the centerline of the supported pipe .9.2.6.5.3 Horizontal support brackets shall be sized such that the section modulus required in Table 9.2.6.5.3 does not exceed the available sectionmodulus from Table 9.1.1.7.1(b) .

Table 9.2.6.5.3 Required Section Modulus for Pipe Stand Horizontal Support Arms (in. 3 )

NominalDiameterof PipeBeing

Supported(in.)

1 1 1 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 2 2 1 ⁄2 3 3 1 ⁄2 4 5 6 8

SectionModulus –Schedule 10Steel

0.22 0.22 0.24 0.25 0.27 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.41 0.48 0.68

SectionModulus –Schedule 40Steel

0.22 0.23 0.24 0.26 0.29 0.33 0.36 0.40 0.48 0.58 0.80

For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

Note: The table is based on a maximum bending stress of 15 ksi and a 1 ft (0.3 m) cantilever supporting a concentrated load from 15 ft (4.6m) of water-filled pipe plus 250 lb (114 kg).

9.2.6.6 Thrust.9.2.6.6.1* System piping shall be supported and restrained to restrict movement due to sprinkler/nozzle reaction and water surges.


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9.2.6.6.2* Where thrust forces are anticipated to be high, a pipe ring or clamp shall secure the system piping to the pipe stand.9.2.6.7 Exterior Applications.Pipe stands shall be constructed of Schedule 40 threaded pipe, malleable iron flange base, and shall have a threaded cap top.9.2.6.7.1 Where required, pipe stands used in exterior applications shall be made of galvanized steel or other suitable corrosion-resistant materials.9.2.6.7.2 A welded, threaded, grooved, or other approved cap shall be securely attached to the top of the pipe stand.


File Name DescriptionSCR_25_Table.docx



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 9.2.6.4.4 was deleted because it was identical to section 9.2.6.4.5.

The maximum pipe stand height table was corrected. The table submitted as part of the pipe stand task group report at the First DraftMeeting was not included in the Second Draft of the standard. This revision corrects the incidental omission and is consistent with theintent of the pipe stand task group and the actions taken by the HBS TC.

Second Revision No. 11-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. 9.2.6]


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Table 9.2.6.3.1 Maximum Pipe Stand Heightsa System

Pipe Diameter c

Pipe Stand Diameterb 1 ½ in.

2 in. 2 ½ in.

3 in. 4 in. 6 in.

1 ½ in. 10 ft 12 ft 15 ft 18 ft 25 ft 30 ft 2 in. 8 ft 12 ft 15 ft 18 ft 25 ft 30 ft

2 ½ in. 6 ft 10 ft 14 ft 18 ft 25 ft 30 ft 3 in. -- 8 ft 12 ft 18 ft 25 ft 30 ft

4 in. up to and

including 8 in.

-- -- -- -- 10 ft 30 ft

a For SI units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm; 1 ft = 0.305 m. b Pipe stands are Schedule 40 pipe. cSystem piping is assumed to be Schedule 40 (8-inch is Schedule 30).


11.1.2* Adjacent Hazards or Design Methods.For buildings with two or more adjacent hazards or design methods, the following shall apply:

(1) Where areas are not physically separated by a draft curtain, barrier, or partition capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area fromfusing sprinklers in the adjacent area, the required sprinkler protection for the more demanding design basis shall extend 15 ft (4.6 m)beyond its perimeter.

(2) The requirements of 11.1.2(1) shall not apply where the areas are separated by a draft curtain, or barrier, or located above an aisle,where the aisle has a minimum 2 ft (0.6 m) horizontal separation from the adjacent hazard on each side, or a partition that is capable ofdelaying heat from a fire in one area from fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area.

(3) The requirements of 11.1.2(1) shall not apply to the extension of more demanding criteria from an upper ceiling level to beneath a lowerceiling level where the difference in height between the ceiling levels is at least 2 ft (0.6 m), located above an aisle, where the aisle has aminimum 2 ft (0.6 m) horizontal separation from the adjacent hazard on each side .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This SCR correlates Chapter 11 and 12 for design methods where adjacent hazards exist. Chapter 12 was revised during the first andsecond draft stages, however chapter 11 was not updated. The language accepted at the Second Draft Meeting for chapter 12 is beingincluded in Chapter 11 with editorial changes for clarity. The language accepted in Chapter 12 did not clearly state that the minimum twofoot dimension is from the hazard on each side. The intent of the section is a minimum 4 ft aisle, which is now clear.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 16-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 12.3 ]

12.3* Adjacent Hazards or Design Methods.For buildings with two or more adjacent hazards or design methods, the following shall apply:

(1) Where areas are not physically separated by a barrier or partition capable of delaying heat from a fire in one area from fusing sprinklers inthe adjacent area, the required sprinkler protection for the more demanding design basis shall extend 15 ft (4.6 m) beyond its perimeter.

(2) The requirements of 12.3(1) shall not apply where the areas are separated by a draft curtain, or barrier,or located above an aisle,horizontally a minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m) from the adjacent hazard on each side, or a partition that is capable of delaying heat from a fire inone area from fusing sprinklers in the adjacent area.

(3) The requirements of 12.3(1) shall not apply to the extension of more demanding criteria from an upper ceiling level to beneath a lowerceiling level where the difference in height between the ceiling levels is at least 2 ft (0.6 m), located above an aisle, horizontally aminimum 2 ft (0.6 m) from the adjacent hazard on each side .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The language accepted at the Second Draft Meeting is not clear that the minimum two foot dimension is from the hazard on eachside. The intent of the section is a minimum 4 ft aisle, which is now clear.

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Second Correlating Revision No. 31-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 12.8.6 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]


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Unless indicated otherwise, the minimum water supply requirements for a hydraulically designed sprinkler system shall be determined byadding the hose stream allowance from Table 12.8.6 to the water demand for sprinklers.Table 12.8.6 Hose Stream Allowance and Water Supply Duration

Commodity Sprinkler Type SprinklerSpacing Type

Number of *Ceiling

Sprinklers inDesign Area*

Size of DesignArea at Ceiling

Hose StreamAllowance

Water SupplyDuration(minutes)gpm L/min

Class I-IV Commodities, GroupA plastics, idle wood pallets, idle

plastic pallets andmiscellaneous storage

Control modedensity/area

(CMDA)

Standard andextended-coverage

NA

Up to 1200 ft2 (111m2) 250 950 60

Over 1200 ft2 (111m2) up to 1500 ft2

(139 m2) 500 1900 90

Over 1500 ft2 (139m2) up to 2600 ft2

(240 m2) 500 1900 120

Over 2600 ft2 (240m2) 500 1900 150

Control ModeSpecific

Application( CMSA)

Standard

Up to 12 NA 250 950 60

Over 12 to 15 NA 500 1900 90

Over 15 to 25 NA 500 1900 120

Over 25 NA 500 1900 150

Extended-coverage

Up to 6 NA 250 950 60

Up to 8†144 ft 2 (13.4

m 2 ) maximum NA 250 950 60

Over 6 to 8 NA 500 1900 90

Over 8 to 12 NA 500 1900 120

Over 12 NA 500 1900 150

EarlySuppression Fast

Response( ESFR)

Standard

Up to 12 NA 250 950 60

Over 12 to 15 NA 500 1900 90

Over 15 to 25 NA 500 1900 120

Over 25 NA 500 1900 150


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Commodity Sprinkler Type SprinklerSpacing Type

Number of *Ceiling

Sprinklers inDesign Area*

Size of DesignArea at Ceiling

Hose StreamAllowance

Water SupplyDuration(minutes)gpm L/min

On-floor rubber tire storage upto 5 ft (1.5 m) in height CMDA & CMSA

Standard andextended-coverage Any Any 250 950 120

Rubber tire storage

CMDAStandard and

extended-coverage NA

Up to 5000 ft 2

(372 m 2 750 2850 180

CMSA Standard Up to 15 NA 500 1900 180

ESFR StandardUp to 12 NA 250 950 180

Over 12 to20 NA 500 1900 180

Roll paper

CMDA StandardNA

Up to 4000 ft 2

(372 m 2 500 1900 120

CMSA Standard Up to 25 NA 500 1900 120

ESFR Standard Up to 12 NA 250 950 60

Alternative Protection per16.1.2.4 or 17.1.2.9 NA NA NA NA 500 1900 120

NA: Not applicable.

*For CSMA and ESFR sprinklers, the additional sprinklers included in the design area for obstructions do not need to be considered indetermining the total number of sprinklers in this column.

†Limited to a maximum of 144 ft 2 (13.4 m 2 ) per sprinkler.


File Name DescriptionSCR_31_Addition_to_Table.docx


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:


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State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Dec 16 11:48:12 EST 2014

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

A new row has been added to the table to address hose stream and duration data from the new alternative protection sections. This datahas been relocated from Chapter 16 and 17 into this appropriate location in this chapter. This information was accepted in SR 88 and SR89 and is simply being relocated to correlate with the revision made to the 2013 edition on hose stream and duration.

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Add a new Line at the end of Table 12.8.6.1 as follows:

Sprinkler Type Sprinkler

Spacing Type

Number of Sprinklers in Design Area*

Size of Design Area

Hose Stream Allowance Water Supply Duration (minutes) gpm L/min

Alternative Protection per 16.1.2.4 or 17.1.2.9

NA NA NA 500 1900 120


13.1.3 Solid Shelf Racks.13.1.3.1 For storage of Class I through Class IV 12 ft (3.7 m) or less in height that does not meet the definition of Miscellaneous Storage that is onsolid shelf racks, in-rack sprinklers shall be provided in accordance with 16.1.6 , and ceiling sprinkler protection shall be provided inaccordance with Chapter 13 .13.1.3.2 For storage of Group A Plastics 5 ft (1.5 m) or less in height that does not meet the definition of Miscellaneous Storage that is on solid shelfracks, in-rack sprinklers shall be provided in accordance with 17.1.5 , and ceiling sprinkler protection shall be provided in accordance withChapter 13 .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This is a correlation revision to copy the text from Chapter 16 and 17 into Chapter 13. Based on the storage heights referenced in thenew section 13.1.3.1 and 13.1.3.2, users may go to Chapter 13 and never find this guidance if it resides only in Chapters 16 and 17. Thisis not a technical change, just adding the requirement in multiple locations to make sure the reader finds this criteria.


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Second Correlating Revision No. 9-NFPA 13-2014 [ New Section after 16.1.2.2 ]

16.1.2.4 Alternative Protection.Class I, II, III, IV commodities requiring a greater level of protection than is available from the overhead sprinkler system shall be permitted tobe protected in accordance with 16.1.2.4.1 through 16.1.2.4.7 .16.1.2.4.1 Where the storage rack will not be solely dedicated to the storage of commodities requiring a greater level of protection than is available fromthe overhead sprinkler system, either of the following shall apply:

(1) Extend the protection prescribed by 16.1.2.4 horizontally one pallet load in all directions beyond the commodity storage arearequiring the higher level of protection.

(2) Install a vertical barrier to segregate the commodities requiring the higher level of protection from any adjacent commodities.

16.1.2.4.2 Commodities that can be protected by the ceiling-level sprinkler system shall be permitted to be stored vertically above and horizontallyadjacent to the portions of the storage rack equipped as prescribed by 16.1.2.4 .16.1.2.4.3 Horizontal Barriers.Horizontal barriers shall be installed at every tier level of the dedicated storage rack where the rack is equipped with solid shelves.16.1.2.4.3.1 Where the dedicated storage rack is open-frame, horizontal barriers shall be installed at vertical increments not exceeding 12 ft (3.6 m).16.1.2.4.3.2 The barriers shall span horizontally so that all flue spaces within the rack bay are covered.16.1.2.4.3.3 A maximum 3 in. (75 mm) wide gap shall be permitted at rack uprights.16.1.2.4.3.4 The solid barrier shall be installed on a horizontal plane within a rack, beneath which in-rack sprinklers shall be installed, as follows:

(1) The barrier shall be constructed of minimum 22 gauge (0.7 mm) sheet metal or of minimum 3 ⁄8 in. (10 mm) plywood.

(2) The barrier shall extend to both aisle faces of the racks, covering up both the longitudinal and the transverse flue spaces of the rackbays in which they are installed.

(3) The barrier shall be fitted to within 3 in. (75 mm) of any vertical rack member or other equipment that would create an opening, such asvertical in-rack sprinkler pipe drops.

16.1.2.4.4 In-Rack Sprinklers.Minimum K-8.0 (K-115) quick-response sprinklers (ceiling-level or in-rack) shall be installed beneath each horizontal barrier. The deflector ofthe sprinkler shall be located as close to the underside of the horizontal barrier as possible.


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16.1.2.4.4.1 Single-Row Racks.(A) For single-row racks, sprinklers shall be installed at each rack upright and at each rack mid-bay as shown in Figure 16.1.2.4.4.1(A) .Figure 16.1.2.4.4.1(A) Alternative Protection for Single-Row Racks.

(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m).16.1.2.4.4.2 Double-Row Racks.


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(A) For double-row racks, sprinklers shall be installed at each rack upright within the longitudinal flue space and at the face of the rack and at themid-bay face of each rack bay as shown in Figure 16.1.2.4.4.2(A) .Figure 16.1.2.4.4.2(A) Alternative Protection for Double-Row Racks.


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(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m) at the rack face and 10 ft (3.0 m) within the longitudinal fluespace.16.1.2.4.4.3 Multiple-Row Racks.


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(A)


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For multiple-row racks, an alternating sprinkler arrangement shall be installed within adjacent transverse flue spaces as shown in Figure16.1.2.4.4.3(A) , with sprinklers at the face of each flue space.Figure 16.1.2.4.4.3(A) Alternative Protection for Multiple-Row Racks.


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(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers at the face and at each alternating bay shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m) and shall not exceed 10ft (3.0 m) between sprinklers at every other bay.16.1.2.4.5 The design of an in-rack sprinkler system shall be based on a minimum flow of 60 gpm (230 L/min) from the most remote six sprinklers forsingle-row racks or the most remote eight sprinklers for both double-row and multiple-row racks.16.1.2.4.6 The in-rack sprinkler demand shall not be required to be hydraulically balanced with the ceiling-level sprinkler system.16.1.2.4.7 Ceiling Sprinkler System.The ceiling-level sprinkler system shall be designed based on the highest commodity hazard not protected by the criteria prescribed by16.1.2.4 .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

During the 2013 revision cycle, the TCs responsible for NFPA 13 moved all of the hose stream and duration requirements to a commontable in Chapter 12. This SCR along with SCR 10 and 31 relocate the alternative protection scheme hose stream data to Chapter 12.

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16.1.6.7* Where solid shelves obstruct only a portion of the rack, in-rack sprinklers shall be installed horizontally, within the flue a minimum of 4 ft (1.2m) beyond the end of the solid shelf, and vertically as follows:

(1) In accordance with 16.1.6.1 and 16.1.6.2 for CMDA sprinklers

(2) Beneath all tiers under the highest solid shelf for CMSA and ESFR sprinklers



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 16.1.6. applies the vertical in-rack sprinkler placement for CMSA and ESFR sprinklers to CMDA sprinklers that only requiresin-rack sprinklers beneath each solid shelf, not in every tier beneath the highest solid shelf. As such, the requirement for solid shelving inonly a portion of the rack is more demanding than solid shelving throughout the rack footprint. This revision does not make a technicalchange, simply coordinates the requirements based on the type of sprinkler used at the ceiling.



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16.1.6.8 Ceiling design criteria for CMDA, CMSA, and ESFR sprinklers shall be an applicable option for open racks combined with in-rack sprinklersinstalled in accordance with the criteria for solid shelving.



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

There are multiple section addressing the criteria for shelving design. Rather than simply listing two reference sections, thisrequirement would be more comprehensive to simply refer to solid shelving criteria in general.

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17.1.2.9 Alternative Protection.The protection of Group A plastic commodities requiring a greater level of protection than is available from the overhead sprinkler systemshall be permitted to be protected in accordance with 17.1.2.9.1 through 17.1.2.9.7 .17.1.2.9.1 Where the storage rack will not be solely dedicated to the storage of commodities requiring a greater level of protection than is available fromthe overhead sprinkler system, either of the following shall apply:

(1) Extend the protection prescribed by 17.1.2.9 horizontally one pallet load in all directions beyond the commodity storage arearequiring the higher level of protection.

(2) Install a vertical barrier to segregate the commodities requiring the higher level of protection from any adjacent commodities.

17.1.2.9.2 Commodities that can be protected by the ceiling-level sprinkler system shall be permitted to be stored vertically above and horizontallyadjacent to the portions of the storage rack equipped as prescribed by 17.1.2.9 .17.1.2.9.3 Horizontal Barriers.Horizontal barriers shall be installed at every tier level of the dedicated storage rack where the rack is equipped with solid shelves.17.1.2.9.3.1 Where the dedicated storage rack is open-frame, horizontal barriers shall be installed at vertical increments not exceeding 12 ft (3.6 m).17.1.2.9.3.2 The barriers shall span horizontally so that all flue spaces within the rack bay are covered.17.1.2.9.3.3 A maximum 3 in. (75 mm) wide gap shall be permitted at rack uprights.17.1.2.9.3.4 The solid barrier shall be installed on a horizontal plane within a rack, beneath which in-rack sprinklers shall be installed, as follows:(A) The barrier shall be constructed of minimum 22 gauge (0.7 mm) sheet metal or of minimum 3 ⁄8 in. (10 mm) plywood.(B) The barrier shall extend to both ends and both aisle faces of the racks covering up both the longitudinal and transverse flue spaces of therack bays in which they are installed.(C) The barrier shall be fitted to within 3 in. (75 mm) of any vertical rack member or other equipment that would create an opening, such asvertical in-rack sprinkler pipe drops.17.1.2.9.4 In-Rack Sprinklers.


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Minimum K-8.0 (K-115) quick-response sprinklers (ceiling-level or in-rack) shall be installed beneath each horizontal barrier. The deflector ofthe sprinkler shall be located as close to the underside of the horizontal barrier as possible.17.1.2.9.4.1 Single-Row Racks.(A) For single-row racks, sprinklers shall be installed at each rack upright and at each rack mid-bay as shown in Figure 17.1.2.9.4.1(A) .Figure 17.1.2.9.4.1(A) Alternative Protection Single-Row Racks.

(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m).


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(A) For double-row racks, sprinklers shall be installed at each rack upright within the longitudinal flue space and at the face of the rack and at themid-bay face of each rack bay as shown in Figure 17.1.2.9.4.2(A) .Figure 17.1.2.9.4.2(A) Alternative Protection Double-Row Racks.


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(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m) at the rack face and 10 ft (3.0 m) within the longitudinal fluespace.17.1.2.9.4.3 Multiple-Row Racks.


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(A)


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For multiple-row racks, an alternating sprinkler arrangement shall be installed within adjacent transverse flue spaces, as shown in Figure17.1.2.9.4.3(A) , with sprinklers at the face of each flue space.Figure 17.1.2.9.4.3(A) Alternative Protection Multiple-Row Racks.


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(B) The maximum linear spacing between sprinklers at the face and each alternating bay shall not exceed 5 ft (1.5 m) and shall not exceed 10 ft(3.0 m) between sprinklers at every other bay.17.1.2.9.5 The design of an in-rack sprinkler system shall be based on a minimum flow of 60 gpm (230 L/min) from the most remote six sprinklers forsingle-row racks or the most remote eight sprinklers for both double-row and multiple-row racks.17.1.2.9.6 The in-rack sprinkler demand shall not be required to be hydraulically balanced with the ceiling-level sprinkler system.17.1.2.9.7 Ceiling Sprinkler System.The ceiling-level sprinkler system shall be designed based on the highest commodity hazard not protected by the criteria prescribed by17.1.2.9 .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

During the 2013 revision cycle, the TCs responsible for NFPA 13 moved all of the hose stream and duration requirements to a commontable in Chapter 12. This SCR along with SCR 9 and 31 relocate the alternative protection scheme hose stream data to Chapter 12.



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Second Correlating Revision No. 18-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. 17.1.5.5 ]

17.1.5.5 Design criteria for combined ceiling and in-rack Ceiling design criteria for CMDA, CMSA, and ESFR sprinklers shall be used for the storageconfigurations in an applicable option for open racks combined with in-rack sprinklers installed in accordance with 17.1.5.1 and 17.1.5.2 thecriteria for solid shelving .



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

There are multiple section addressing the criteria for shelving design. Rather than simply listing two reference sections, thisrequirement would be more comprehensive to simply refer to solid shelving criteria in general.

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17.1.5.8 Where solid shelves obstruct only a portion of the rack, in-rack sprinklers shall be installed horizontally, within the flue a minimum of 4 ft (1.2m) beyond the end of the solid shelf, and vertically as follows:

(1) In accordance with 17.1.5.1 and 17.1.5.2 for CMDA sprinklers

(2) Beneath all tiers under the highest solid shelf for CMSA and ESFR sprinklers



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 17.1.5 applies the vertical in-rack sprinkler placement for CMSA and ESFR sprinklers to CMDA sprinklers that only requiresin-rack sprinklers beneath each solid shelf, not in every tier beneath the highest solid shelf. As such, the requirement for solid shelving inonly a portion of the rack is more demanding than solid shelving throughout the rack footprint. This revision does not make a technicalchange, simply coordinates the requirements based on the type of sprinkler used at the ceiling.



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Second Correlating Revision No. 37-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. A.5.6.3 ]


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A.5.6.3


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See Table A.5.6.3.Table A.5.6.3(b) Alphabetized Listing of Commodity Classes

Commodity CommodityClass

Aerosols Cartoned or exposed — Level 1 Class IIIAlcoholic Beverages Cartoned or exposed - Up to 20 percent alcohol in metal, glass, or ceramic containers Class I - Up to 20 percent alcohol in wood containers Class IIAmmunition Small arms, shotgun — packaged, cartoned Class IVAppliances, Major (e.g., stoves, refrigerators) - Not packaged, no appreciable plastic exterior trim Class I - Corrugated, cartoned (no appreciable plastic trim) Class IIBaked Goods Cookies, cakes, pies

- Frozen, packaged in cartons a Class II

- Packaged, in cartons Class IIIBatteries Dry cells (nonlithium or similar exotic metals) - Packaged in cartons Class I - Blister-packed in cartons Class II

Automobile — filled b Class I

Truck or larger — empty or filled b Group A plastics

Beans Dried — packaged, cartoned Class IIIBoat Storage - Stored in racks See Table A.5.6Bottles, Jars Empty, cartoned - Glass Class I


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- Plastic PET (polyethylene terephthalate) Class IV Filled noncombustible powders - Plastic PET Class II - Glass, cartoned Class I - Plastic, cartoned [less than 1 gal (3.8 L)] Class IV - Plastic, exposed (other than PET), any size Group A plastics - Plastic, cartoned or exposed [greater than 1 gal (3.8 L)] Group A plastics - Plastic, solid plastic crates Group A plastics - Plastic, open plastic crates Group A plastics Filled noncombustible liquids - Glass, cartoned Class I - Plastic, cartoned [less than 5 gal (18.9 L)] Class I

- Plastic, open or solid plastic crates c Group A plastics

- Plastic, PET Class IBoxes, Crates - Empty, wood, solid walls Class II - Empty, wood, slatted See Table A.5.6Bread Wrapped cartoned Class IIIButter Whipped spread Class IIICandles Packaged, cartoned - Treat as expanded plastic Group A plasticsCandy Packaged, cartoned Class IIICanned Foods In ordinary cartons Class ICans Metal — empty Class ICarpet Tiles


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Cartoned Group A plasticsCartons Corrugated - Unassembled (neat piles) Class III - Partially assembled Class IV Wax coated, single walled Group A plasticsCement Bagged Class ICereals Packaged, cartoned Class IIICharcoal Bagged — standard Class IIICheese - Packaged, cartoned Class III - Wheels, cartoned Class IIIChewing Gum Packaged, cartoned Class IIIChocolate Packaged, cartoned Class IIICloth Cartoned and not cartoned - Natural fiber, viscose Class III

- Synthetic d Class IV

Cocoa Products Packaged, cartoned Class IIICoffee - Canned, cartoned Class I - Packaged, cartoned Class IIICoffee Beans Bagged Class IIICotton


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Packaged, cartoned Class IIIDiapers - Cotton, linen Class III - Disposable with plastics and nonwoven fabric (in cartons) Class IV - Disposable with plastics and nonwoven fabric (exposed), plastic wrapped Group A plasticsDried Foods Packaged, cartoned Class IIIFertilizers Bagged - Phosphates Class I - Nitrates Class IIFiberglass Insulation - Paper-backed rolls, bagged or unbagged Class IVFile Cabinets Metal - Cardboard box or shroud Class IFish or Fish Products Frozen - Nonwaxed, nonplastic packaging Class I - Waxed-paper containers, cartoned Class II - Boxed or barreled Class II - Plastic trays, cartoned Class III Canned - Cartoned Class IFrozen Foods Nonwaxed, nonplastic packaging Class I - Waxed-paper containers, cartoned Class II - Plastic trays Class IIIFruit Fresh - Nonplastic trays or containers Class I - With wood spacers Class I


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Furniture Wood - No plastic coverings or foam plastic cushioning Class III - With plastic coverings Class IV - With foam plastic cushioning Group A plasticsGrains — Packaged in Cartons - Barley Class III - Rice Class III - Oats Class IIIIce Cream Class ILeather Goods Class IIILeather Hides Baled Class IILight Fixtures Nonplastic — cartoned Class IILighters Butane - Blister-packed, cartoned Group A plastics - Loose and in large containers (Level 3 aerosol) See Table A.5.6Liquor 100 proof or less, 1 gal (3.8 L) or less, cartoned

- Glass (palletized) e Class IV

- Plastic bottles Class IVMarble Artificial sinks, countertops - Cartoned, crated Class IIMargarine - Up to 50 percent oil (in paper or plastic containers) Class III - Between 50 percent and 80 percent oil (in any packaging) Group A plasticsMatches Packaged, cartoned


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- Paper Class IV - Wood Group A plasticsMattresses - Standard (box spring) Class III - Foam (in finished form) Group A plasticsMeat, Meat Products - Bulk Class I - Canned, cartoned Class I - Frozen, nonwaxed, nonplastic containers Class I - Frozen, waxed-paper containers Class II - Frozen, expanded plastic trays Class IIMetal Desks - With plastic tops and trim Class IMilk - Nonwaxed-paper containers Class I - Waxed-paper containers Class I - Plastic containers Class I - Containers in plastic crates Group A plasticsMotors - Electric Class INail Polish - 1 oz to 2 oz (29.6 ml to 59.1 ml) glass, cartoned Class IV - 1 oz to 2 oz (29.6 ml to 59.1 ml) plastic bottles, cartoned Group A plasticsNuts - Canned, cartoned Class I - Packaged, cartoned Class III - Bagged Class IIIPaints Friction-top cans, cartoned - Water-based (latex) Class I - Oil-based Class IVPaper Products


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- Books, magazines, stationery, plastic-coated paper food containers, newspapers, cardboard games, or cartoned tissueproducts Class III

- Tissue products, exposed and plastic wrapped Group A plasticsPaper, Rolled In racks or on side Class III - Medium- or heavyweight In racks Class IV - LightweightPaper, Waxed Packaged in cartons Class IVPharmaceuticals Pills, powders - Glass bottles, cartoned Class II - Plastic bottles, cartoned Class IV Nonflammable liquids - Glass bottles, cartoned Class IIPhotographic Film - Motion picture or bulk rolls of film in polycarbonate, polyethylene, or metal cans; polyethylene bagged in cardboardboxes Class II

- 35 mm in metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans in cardboard boxes Class III - Paper, in sheets, bagged in polyethylene, in cardboard boxes Class III - Rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes, bulk wrapped in cardboard boxes Class IVPlastic Containers (except PET) - Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids in plastic containers less than 5 gal (18.9 L) capacity Class I - Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids (such as ketchup) in plastic containers with nominal wall thickness of 1 ⁄4 in. (6.4mm) or less and larger than 5 gal (18.9) capacity Class II

- Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids (such as ketchup) in plastic containers with nominal wall thickness greater than1 ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) and larger than 5 gal (18.9 L) capacity Group A plastics

Polyurethane - Cartoned or exposed expanded Group A plasticsPoultry Products - Canned, cartoned Class I - Frozen, nonwaxed, nonplastic containers Class I


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- Frozen (on paper or expanded plastic trays) Class IIPowders Ordinary combustibles — free flowing - In paper bags (e.g., flour, sugar) Class IIPVA (polyvinyl alcohol) ResinsPVC (polyvinyl chloride) - Flexible (e.g., cable jackets, plasticized sheets) Class III - Rigid (e.g., pipe, pipe fittings) Class III - Bagged resins Class IIIRags Baled - Natural fibers Class III - Synthetic fibers Class IVRubber - Natural, blocks in cartons Class IV - Synthetic Group A plasticsSalt - Bagged Class I - Packaged, cartoned Class IIShingles - Asphalt-coated fiberglass Class III - Asphalt-impregnated felt Class IVShock Absorbers - Metal dust cover Class II - Plastic dust cover Class IIISignatures Books, magazines - Solid array on pallet Class IISkis - Wood Class III - Foam core Class IVStuffed Toys


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Foam or synthetic Group A plasticsStorage Container - Large container storage of household goods See Table A.5.6Syrup - Drummed (metal containers) Class I - Barreled, wood Class IITextiles Natural fiber clothing or textile products Class III Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — 50/50 blend or less - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools Class III - Fabrics Class III - Thread, yarn on plastic spools Class IV - Baled fiber Group A plastics Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — greater than 50/50 blend - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools Class IV - Fabrics Class IV - Baled fiber Group A plastics - Thread, yarn on plastic spools Group A plastics Rayon and nylon - Baled fiber Class IV - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools Class IV - Fabrics Class IV - Thread, yarn on plastic spools Group A plasticsTobacco Products In paperboard cartons Class IIITransformers Dry and oil filled Class IVinyl-Coated Fabric Cartoned Group A plasticsVinyl Floor Coverings - Tiles in cartons Class IV - Rolled Group A plastics


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Wax-Coated Paper Cups, plates - Boxed or packaged inside cartons (emphasis on packaging) Class IV - Loose inside large cartons Group A plasticsWax Paraffin/petroleum wax, blocks, cartoned Group A plasticsWire - Bare wire on metal spools on wood skids Class I - Bare wire on wood or cardboard spools on wood skids Class II - Bare wire on metal, wood, or cardboard spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids Class II - Single- or multiple-layer PVC-covered wire on metal spools on wood skids Class II - Insulated (PVC) cable on large wood or metal spools on wood skids Class II - Bare wire on plastic spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids Class IV - Single- or multiple-layer PVC-covered wire on plastic spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids Class IV - Single, multiple, or power cables (PVC) on large plastic spools Class IV - Bulk storage of empty plastic spools Group A plasticsWood Products - Solid piles — lumber, plywood, particleboard, pressboard (smooth ends and edges) Class II - Spools (empty) Class III - Toothpicks, clothespins, hangers in cartons Class III - Doors, windows, wood cabinets, and furniture Class III - Patterns Class IV

a The product is presumed to be in a plastic-coated package in a corrugated carton. If packaged in a metal foil, it can be considered Class I.

b Most batteries have a polypropylene case and, if stored empty, should be treated as a Group A plastic. Truck batteries, even where filled,should be considered a Group A plastic because of their thicker walls.

c As the openings in plastic crates become larger, the product behaves more like a Class III commodity. Conversely, as the openings becomesmaller, the product behaves more like a plastic.

d Tests clearly indicate that a synthetic or synthetic blend is considered greater than Class III.

e When liquor is stored in glass containers in racks, it should be considered a Class III commodity; where it is palletized, it should beconsidered a Class IV commodity.

Table A.5.6.3 Alphabetical Listing of Commodity Classes


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Product Heading Product NFPA 13

BatteriesDry cells (excludes lithium, lithium-ion, and other similar exotic metals or combustibleelectrolyte); without blister packing (if blister packed refer to commodity classificationdefinitions)

Class I

Vehicle; any size (e.g. automobile or truck); empty plastic casingGroup A

Nonexpanded

Vehicle; large (e.g. truck or larger); dry or wet (excludes lithium-ion and other cellscontaining combustible electrolyte) cells

Group A

Nonexpanded

Vehicle; small (e.g. automobile); wet (excludes lithium-ion and other cells containingcombustible electrolyte) cells Class I

Empty Containers Noncombustible Class I

PET, bottles or jars Class IV

Rigid plastic (not including PET), up to 32 oz. (1 L)Group A

Nonexpanded

Rigid plastic (not including PET), greater than 32 oz. (1 L)Group A

Expanded

Wood; solid sided (e.g. crates, boxes) Class II

Film Rolls, IncludingPhotographic Film (polypropylene, polyesther, polyethylene); rolled on any reel type

Group A

Nonexpanded

Film; 35 mm metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans; cartoned Class III

Film; motion picture or bulk rolls in polycarbonate, polyethylene or in metal cans;polyethylene bagged; cartoned Class II

Film; rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes; cartoned Class IV

Photographic paper; sheets; bagged in polyethylene; cartoned Class III

Flammable/CombustibleLiquids

Aerosol; Level 1 Class III

Lighters; butane; blister-packed; cartonedGroup A

Nonexpanded

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); greaterthan 5 gallon (18.9 L) plastic containers with wall thickness greater than 1 ⁄4 in. (6mm)

Group A

Nonexpanded


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Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); metal,glass or ceramic containers Class I

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); plasticcontainers greater than 5 gallons (18.9 L) and wall thickness up to 1 ⁄4 in. (6 mm) Class II

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); up to 5gallons (18.9 L) plastic bottles or jars Class I

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); woodcontainers Class II

Food Products - Frozen Frozen foods; nonwaxed or nonplastic packaging Class I

Frozen foods; plastic trays Class III

Frozen foods; waxed or plastic-coated paper packaging Class II

Food Products -Non-Frozen Butter (stick or whipped spread) or margarine (up to 50 percent oil) Class III

Dry foods (such as baked goods, candy, cereals, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, coffee,grains, granular sugar, nuts, etc.); bagged or cartoned Class III

Foods (e.g. coffee, fish products, fruit, meat products, nuts, poultry, etc.); metal cans Class I

Fruits and vegetables (noncombustible semi-liquids); crushed; plastic containers up to5 gallons (18.9 L) Class I

Fruits and vegetables; fresh; wood spacers, non-plastic trays or containers Class I

Margarine; over 50 and up to 80 percent oilGroup A

Nonexpanded

Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; uncartoned Class I

Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; cartoned Class II

Meat; fresh; plastic trays Class III

Milk; any container; stored in solid plastic cratesGroup A

Nonexpanded

Milk; paper containers, or plastic bottles or jars up to 5 gallons (18.9 L) plastic bottlesor jars Class I

Salt; bagged Class I

Salt; cartoned Class II

Snack foods (e.g. potato chips); plasticized aluminum bags; cartonedGroup A

Nonexpanded


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Syrup; wooden container Class II

Furniture and Bedding Furniture and bedding; with foam cushioningGroup A

Expanded

Furniture; metal (e.g. file cabinets or desks with plastic trim); cartoned Class IFurniture; wood (e.g. doors, windows, cabinets, etc.); no plastic coverings or foamcushioning Class III

Furniture; wood; plastic coverings nonexpanded plastic trim Class IVBox spring; standard (minimal plastic materials) Class IIIBox spring; wrapped in plastic cover Class IV

Mattress; foam (in finished form)Group A

Expanded

HousingMaterials/Appliances

Appliances; major (e.g. stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic interior orexterior trim; cartoned Class II

Appliances; major (e.g. stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic interior orexterior trim; uncartoned Class I

Appliances; no appreciable plastic exterior trim (interior of unit can have appreciableplastic) Class III

Carpet tiles; cartonedGroup A

Nonexpanded

Fiberglass insulation; paper-backed rolls; bagged or unbagged Class IV

Floor coverings; vinyl, stacked tiles Class IV

Floor coverings; vinyl; rolledGroup A

Nonexpanded

Gypsum board Class I

Housing materials (such as sinks, countertops, etc.); noncombustible, cartoned orcrated Class II

Paint; oil-based; friction-top metal containers; cartoned Class IV

Paint; water-based (latex); friction-top metal containers; cartoned Class I

Roofing shingles; asphalt-coated fiberglass Class III

Roofing shingles; asphalt-impregnated felt Class IV

Miscellaneous Ammunition; small arms and shotgun; cartoned Class IV


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Charcoal; mineral spirit impregnated; baggedGroup A

Expanded

Charcoal; standard (non-mineral spirit impregnated); bagged Class III

Leather hides; baled Class II

Leather; finished products (e.g. shoes, jackets, gloves, bags, luggage, belts) Class III

Motors; electric Class I

Shock absorbers; metal dust cover Class II

Shock absorbers; plastic dust cover Class III

Skis; composite materials (plastic, fiberglass, foam, etc.) Class IV

Tobacco products; cartoned Class III

Toys; stuffed; foam or syntheticGroup A

Expanded

Transformer; dry or empty (i.e. void of oil)-filled Class I

Noncombustible LiquidsLiquids or semi liquids; PET containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L) having anominal wall thickness greater than 0.25 in (6 mm) Class IV

Liquids or semi liquids; PET containers up to 5 gallon (18.9 L) or greater than 5 gallon(18.9 L) having a nominal wall thickness up to 0.25 in (6 mm) Class I

Liquids or semi-liquids (e.g. crushed fruits and vegetables); plastic containers up to 5gallon (18.9 L) capacity Class I

Liquids or semi-liquids; plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L)capacity having a nominal wall thickness greater than 0.25 in. (6 mm)

Group A

Nonexpanded

Liquids or semi-liquids; plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L)capacity having a nominal wall thickness up to 0.25 in. (6 mm) Class II

Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic-coated, wax-coated, and/or aluminum-lined;uncartoned or on corrugated carton trays with plastic sheeting. Class I

Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic-coated, wax-coated, and/or aluminum-lined;stored in plastic containers

Group A

Nonexpanded

Liquids; glass bottles or jars; cartoned Class I

Liquids; pharmaceuticals (nonflammable); glass bottles or jars; cartoned Class II

Liquids; plastic bottles or jars; stored in open or solid plastic cratesGroup A

Nonexpanded


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File Name DescriptionSCR_37.pdf Annex_Chapter_5_Revisions.docx


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Dec 18 09:17:49 EST 2014

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The values in the table have been changed to Roman Numerals as displayed in previous editions. Editorial corrections to the table forconsistency with the information presented by the Commodity Classification Task Group. These changes are consistent with theinformation presented to and approved by the technical committee at the Second Draft Meeting.

Second Revision No. 136-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.5.6.3]


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In Table A.5.6.3, the following changes were not incorporated correctly in Terra View. As a result Table A.5.6.3 as well as the corresponding commodity classification table will need to be revised:

Remove the following:

Batteries, Dry cells (non‐lithium or similar exotic metals; in blister packing; cartoned

Flammable/Combustible Liquids ‐ Liquids; over 20 and up to 50 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, hair spray); up to 1 gallon (3.8 L) glass bottles or jars; in racks; cartoned – Class 3

Flammable/Combustible Liquids ‐ Liquids; over 20 and up to 50 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, hair spray); up to 1 gallon (3.8 L) glass bottles or jars; palletized; cartoned – Class 4

Flammable/Combustible Liquids ‐ Liquids; over 20 and up to 50 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, hair spray); up to 1 gallon (3.8 L) plastic bottles or jars; cartoned – Class 4

Flammable/Combustible Liquids ‐ Nail polish; up to 2 oz (59 ml) glass bottles or jars; cartoned – Class 4

Flammable/Combustible Liquids ‐ Nail polish; up to 2 oz (59 ml) plastic bottles or jars; cartoned – Group A, Unexpanded

Food Products – Non‐Frozen, Butter; whipped spread – Class 3

Housing Materials / Appliances ‐ Light fixtures; nonplastic; cartoned – Class 2.

Miscellaneous ‐ Fertilizers; nitrates; bagged – Class 2

Miscellaneous – Fertilizers; phosphates; bagged – Class 1

Miscellaneous – Skis, Wood, Class 3

Noncombustible Liquids; less than 5 gallon (18.9 L) plastic containers ‐ Class 1

Edit the following as shown:

Empty Containers – Rigid plastic (not including PET), greater than 32 oz (1 L) – Group A, Expanded

Plastic/Rubber ‐ PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, up to 20 percent plasticizer ‐ Class III

Add the following as shown:

Empty Containers – Rigid plastic (not including PET), up to 32 oz (1 L) – Group A, Unexpanded

Plastic/Rubber ‐ PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, greater than 20 percent plasticizer – Group A, Unexpanded

After reviewing the second draft in Terra View, we noticed that items 1‐3 listed below need to be implemented based on the intent of Figure 5.6.3.4.2 and the intent of the Class IV commodity. This was overlooked prior to submitting the final draft to NFPA because the figure was incorporated at the last minute. I’ll look to you to determine how best to have these changes incorporated at this stage of the process.

1. In Section 5.6.3.4.1, the word "cartoned" is missing between the words "a" and "product" so it should read "...be defined as a cartoned product,..."

2. The title of Figure 5.6.3.4.2 started with the word "Cartoned". As a result, Figure 5.6.3.4.2 is incorrect as follows: (1) the word "cartoned" is missing from the Class 3 definition and should say "Cartoned Class III

commodities...", (2) the word "cartoned" is missing from the Class 4 definition and should say "Cartoned Class IV commodities...", (3) the word "cartoned" was missing from the Group A definition and should say "following cartoned Group A plastics...", and (4) Items 3 and 4 listed under Group A Plastics should be removed from this figure.

3. It appears we left out defining cartoned and exposed nonexpanded plastics in Section 5.6.4.1.1. Right now we have a definition for cartoned and exposed expanded plastics but not one for cartoned unexpanded plastics when expanded plastic is present. Is it possible to edit the text as follows?

NEW: 5.6.4.1.1.1 If a cartoned commodity is more than 25 percent and up to 40 percent (by volume) of expanded plastic, it shall be protected as a cartoned unexpanded plastic.

EXISTING/RENUMBERED: 5.6.4.1.1.2 If a cartoned commodity is more than 40 percent (by volume) expanded plastic, it shall be protected as a cartoned expanded plastic.

NEW: 5.6.4.1.1.3 Exposed commodities containing greater than 5 percent by weight of unexpanded plastic, or greater than 5 percent and up to 25 percent by volume of expanded plastic, shall be protected as an exposed unexpanded plastic.

EXISTING/RENUMBERED: 5.6.4.1.1.4 Exposed commodities containing greater than 25 percent by volume expanded plastic shall be protected as an exposed expanded plastic.

4. It should be noted that the commodity classification labels for Class 1 through 4 in Table A.5.6.3 do not use the Roman numeral format

5. For a better presentation, consider reorganizing and renaming the commodities under “Empty Containers” to “Containers, Empty” and “Plastic Containers” to “Containers, Plastic” so that all containers are grouped. In addition, do the same for “Noncombustible Liquids” to “Liquids, Noncombustible” and “Flammable/Combustible Liquids” to “Liquids, Flammable/Combustible” so that all liquids are grouped.

Matt, if you have any questions on the information provided above, please feel free to let me know. I’ve copied in Angѐle in the event I misrepresented any of her feedback.

Second Correlating Revision No. 38-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. A.5.6.3.1 ]


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A.5.6.3.1


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See Table A.5.6.3.1.Table A.5.6.3.1 Examples of Class I Commodities

Product Heading Product

Batteries Dry cells (excludes lithium, lithium-ion, and other similar exotic metals or combustible electrolyte); without blisterpacking (if blister packed refer to commodity classification definitions)

Vehicle; small (e.g. automobile); wet (excludes lithium-ion and other cells containing combustible electrolyte)cells

Empty Containers Noncombustible


Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); metal, glass or ceramiccontainers

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); up to 5 gallons (18.9 L) plasticbottles or jars

Food Products - Frozen Frozen foods; nonwaxed or nonplastic packaging

Food Products - Non-Frozen Foods (e.g. coffee, fish products, fruit, meat products, nuts, poultry, etc.); metal cans

Fruits and vegetables (noncombustible semi-liquids); crushed; plastic containers up to 5 gallons (18.9 L)

Fruits and vegetables; fresh; wood spacers, non-plastic trays or containers

Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; uncartoned

Milk; paper containers, or plastic bottles or jars up to 5 gallons (18.9 L) plastic bottles or jars

Salt; bagged

Furniture and Bedding Furniture; metal (e.g. file cabinets or desks with plastic trim); cartoned

HousingMaterials/Appliances Appliances; major (e.g. stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic interior or exterior trim; cartoned

Gypsum board

Paint; water-based (latex); friction-top metal containers; cartoned

Miscellaneous Motors; electric

Transformer; dry or empty (i.e. void of oil)

Noncombustible Liquids Liquids or semi liquids; PET containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L) having a nominal wall thickness greaterthan 0.25 in (6 mm)

Liquids or semi-liquids (e.g. crushed fruits and vegetables); plastic containers up to 5 gallon (18.9 L) capacity

Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic-coated, wax-coated, and/or aluminum-lined; uncartoned or on corrugatedcarton trays with plastic sheeting

Liquids; glass bottles or jars; cartoned

Plastic/Rubber Plastics; stored in fully closed and solid (no openings), metal containers


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Powders/PillsPowders; noncombustible free-flowing powdered or granular materials (e.g. cement, calcium chloride, clay, ironoxide, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, etc.); bagged

Powders; noncombustible; glass bottles or jars; cartoned

Wire/Cable/Spools Wire; bare; metal spools, uncartonedTable A.5.6.3.1 Examples of Class I Commodities

Alcoholic Beverages Cartoned or exposed - Up to 20 percent alcohol in metal, glass, or ceramic containersAppliances, Major (e.g., stoves, refrigerators) - Not packaged, no appreciable plastic exterior trimBatteries Dry cells (nonlithium or similar exotic metals) - Packaged in cartons Automobile - Filled*Bottles, Jars Empty, cartoned - Glass Filled noncombustible liquids - Glass, cartoned - Plastic, cartoned [less than 5 gal (18.9 L)] - Plastic, PET Filled noncombustible powders - Glass, cartonedCanned Foods In ordinary cartonsCans Metal - EmptyCement BaggedCoffee


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Canned, cartonedFertilizers Bagged - PhosphatesFile Cabinets Metal - Cardboard box or shroudFish or Fish Products Frozen - Nonwaxed, nonplastic packaging Canned - CartonedFrozen Foods Nonwaxed, nonplastic packagingFruit Fresh - Nonplastic trays or containers - With wood spacersIce CreamMeat, Meat Products - Bulk - Canned, cartoned - Frozen, nonwaxed, nonplastic containersMetal Desks - With plastic tops and trimMilk - Nonwaxed-paper containers - Waxed-paper containers - Plastic containersMotors - ElectricNuts - Canned, cartoned


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Paints Friction-top cans, cartoned - Water-based (latex)Plastic Containers - Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids in plastic containers less than 5 gal (18.9 L) capacityPoultry Products - Canned, cartoned - Frozen, nonwaxed, nonplastic containersSalt BaggedSyrup Drummed (metal containers)Transformers Dry and oil filledWire Bare wire on metal spools on wood skids

*Most batteries have a polypropylene case and, if stored empty, should be treated as a Group A plastic. Truck batteries, even where filled,should be considered a Group A plastic because of their thicker walls.






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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:


Committee Comment No. 152-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.5.6.3.1]


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A.5.6.3.2


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See Table A.5.6.3.2.Table A.5.6.3.2 Examples of Class II Commodities


Empty Containers Wood; solid sided (e.g. crates, boxes)

Film Rolls, IncludingPhotographic

Film; motion picture or bulk rolls in polycarbonate, polyethylene or in metal cans; polyethylene bagged;cartoned


Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); plastic containers greater than 5gallons (18.9 L) and wall thickness up to 1 ⁄4 in. (6 mm)

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g. alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts); wood containers

Food Products - Frozen Frozen foods; waxed or plastic-coated paper packaging

Food Products - Non-Frozen Meat; fresh; no plastic packaging; cartoned

Salt; cartoned

Syrup; wooden container

Housing Materials/Appliances Appliances; major (e.g. stoves, refrigerators); no appreciable plastic interior or exterior trim; cartoned

Housing materials (such as sinks, countertops, etc.); noncombustible, cartoned or crated

Miscellaneous Leather hides; baled

Shock absorbers; metal dust cover

Noncombustible Liquids Liquids or semi-liquids; plastic (except PET) containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L) capacity having anominal wall thickness up to 0.25 in. (6 mm)

Liquids; pharmaceuticals (nonflammable); glass bottles or jars; cartoned

Paper Products Book signatures (paper part of book without hard cover)

Powders/Pills Pharmaceutical pills; glass bottles or jars; cartoned

Powders; combustible (ordinary - such as sugar or flour); free-flowing; bagged

Powders; noncombustible; PET bottles or jars

Wire/Cable/Spools Wire or cable; PVC insulated; metal or wood spools

Wire; bare; metal spools; cartoned

Wire; bare; wood or cardboard spools

Wood Products Wood products (e.g. fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood, pressboard with smooth ends and edges);bundled solid blocks

Table A.5.6.3.2(b) Examples of Class II Commodities

Alcoholic Beverages Up to 20 percent alcohol in wood containersAppliances, Major (e.g., stoves)


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Corrugated, cartoned (no appreciable plastic trim)Baked Goods Cookies, cakes, pies - Frozen, packaged in cartons*Batteries Dry cells (nonlithium or similar exotic metals) in blister pack in cartonsBottles, Jars Filled noncombustible powders - Plastic PETBoxes, Crates Empty, wood, solid wallsFertilizers Bagged - NitratesFish or Fish Products Frozen - Waxed-paper containers, cartoned - Boxed or barreledFrozen Foods Waxed-paper containers, cartonedLeather Hides BaledLight Fixtures Nonplastic - CartonedMarble Artificial sinks, countertops - Cartoned, cratedMeat, Meat Products - Frozen, waxed-paper containers - Frozen, expanded plastic traysPharmaceuticals Pills, powders


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- Glass bottles, cartoned Nonflammable liquids - Glass bottles, cartonedPhotographic Film - Motion picture or bulk rolls of film in polycarbonate, polyethylene, or metal cans; polyethylene bagged in cardboard boxesPlastic Containers Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids (such as ketchup) in plastic containers with nominal wall thickness of 1 ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) or less andlarger than 5 gal (18.9 L) capacityPoultry Products Frozen (on paper or expanded plastic trays)Powders (ordinary combustibles — free flowing) In paper bags (e.g., flour, sugar)Salt Packaged, cartonedShock Absorbers Metal dust coverSignatures Book, magazines - Solid array on palletSyrup Barreled, woodWire - Bare wire on wood or cardboard spools on wood skids - Bare wire on metal, wood, or cardboard spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids - Single- or multiple-layer PVC-covered wire on metal spools on wood skids - Insulated (PVC) cable on large wood or metal spools on wood skidsWood Products Solid piles - Lumber, plywood, particle board, pressboard (smooth ends and edges)

*The product is in a plastic-coated package in a corrugated carton. If packaged in a metal foil, it can be considered Class I.


File Name Description


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SCR_39.pdf Annex_Chapter_5_Revisions.docx



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The values in the table have been changed to Roman Numerals as displayed in previous editions. Editorial corrections (deletions) to thetable for consistency with the information presented by the Commodity Classification Task Group. These changes are consistent with theinformation presented to and approved by the technical committee at the Second Draft Meeting.

Committee Comment No. 153-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.5.6.3.2]


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A.5.6.3.3


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See Table A.5.6.3.3.Table A.5.6.3.3 Examples of Class III Commodities


Film Rolls, IncludingPhotographic

Film; 35 mm metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans; cartoned

Photographic paper; sheets; bagged in polyethylene; cartoned


Aerosol; Level 1

Food Products - Frozen Frozen foods; plastic trays

Food Products -Non-Frozen

Butter (stick or whipped spread) or margarine (up to 50 percent oil)

Dry foods (such as baked goods, candy, cereals, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, coffee, grains, granular sugar, nuts,etc.); bagged or cartoned

Meat; fresh; plastic trays

Furniture and Bedding Furniture; wood (e.g. doors, windows, cabinets, etc.); no plastic coverings or foam cushioning

Box spring; standard (minimal plastic materials)

HousingMaterials/Appliances

Appliances; no appreciable plastic exterior trim (interior of unit can have appreciable plastic)

Roofing shingles; asphalt-coated fiberglass

Miscellaneous Charcoal; standard (non-mineral spirit impregnated); bagged

Leather; finished products (e.g. shoes, jackets, gloves, bags, luggage, belts)

Shock absorbers; plastic dust cover

Tobacco products; cartoned

Paper Products Cartons (i.e. cardboard flats); corrugated; unassembled in neat piles

Cellulosic paper products; nonwax-coated (e.g. books, cardboard games, cartoned tissue products, magazines,newspapers, paper cups, paper plates, paper towels, plastic-coated paper food containers, stationary)

Rolled; medium or heavyweight; in storage racks or on-side

Tissue products; plastic-wrapped; cartoned

Plastic/Rubber Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)

PCTFE (polychlorotrifluoroethylene)

Phenolic

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, up to 20% plasticizer


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PVC resins; bagged

PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)

PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)

Urea (urea formaldehyde)

Textile Materials/Products Cloth; natural fibers; baled

Clothing; natural fibers (e.g. wool, cotton) and viscose

Cotton; cartoned

Diapers; cotton or linen

Fabric; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blend

Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blend; wood or paper spools

Wire/Cable/Spools Spools; wood; empty

Wood Products Wood products (e.g. fiberboard, lumber, particle board, plywood, pressboard with smooth ends and edges);unbundled or non-solid blocks

Wood products (e.g. toothpicks, clothespins and hangers)Table A.5.6.3.3 Examples of Class III Commodities

Aerosols Cartoned or exposed - Level 1Baked Goods Cookies, cakes, pies - Packaged, in cartonsBeans Dried - Packaged, cartonedBread Wrapped, cartonedButter Whipped spreadCandy Packaged, cartonedCartons Corrugated


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- Unassembled (neat piles)Cereals Packaged, cartonedCharcoal Bagged - StandardCheese - Packaged, cartoned - Wheels, cartonedChewing Gum Packaged, cartonedChocolate Packaged, cartonedCloth Cartoned and not cartoned - Natural fiber, viscoseCocoa Products Packaged, cartonedCoffee Packaged, cartonedCoffee Beans BaggedCotton Packaged, cartonedDiapers Cotton, linenDried Foods Packaged, cartonedFish or Fish Products Frozen - Plastic trays, cartonedFrozen Foods Plastic trays


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Furniture Wood - No plastic coverings or foam plastic cushioningGrains — Packaged in Cartons - Barley - Rice - OatsMargarine Up to 50 percent oil (in paper or plastic containers)Mattresses Standard (box spring)Nuts - Packaged, cartoned - BaggedPaper Products Books, magazines, stationery, plastic-coated paper food containers, newspapers, cardboard games, cartoned tissue productsPaper, Rolled In racks or on side - Medium- or heavyweightPhotographic Film - 35 mm in metal film cartridges in polyethylene cans in cardboard boxes - Paper, in sheets, bagged in polyethylene, in cardboard boxesPVC (polyvinyl chloride) - Flexible (e.g., cable jackets, plasticized sheets) - Rigid (e.g., pipe, pipe fittings) - Bagged resinsRags Baled - Natural fibersShingles Asphalt-coated fiberglassShock Absorbers Plastic dust cover


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Skis WoodTextiles Natural fiber clothing or textile products Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — 50/50 blend or less - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools - FabricsTobacco Products In paperboard cartonsWood Products - Spools (empty) - Toothpicks, clothespins, hangers in cartons - Doors, windows, wood cabinets, and furniture


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Second Revision No. 154-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.5.6.3.3]


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A.5.6.3.4


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See Table A.5.6.3.4.Table A.5.6.3.4 Examples of Class IV Commodities


Empty Containers PET, bottles or jars

Film Rolls, Including Photographic Film; rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes; cartoned

Furniture and Bedding Furniture; wood; plastic coverings nonexpanded plastic trim

Box spring; wrapped in plastic cover

Housing Materials/Appliances Fiberglass insulation; paper-backed rolls; bagged or unbagged

Floor coverings; vinyl, stacked tiles

Paint; oil-based; friction-top metal containers; cartoned

Roofing shingles; asphalt-impregnated felt

Miscellaneous Ammunition; small arms and shotgun; cartoned

Skis; composite materials (plastic, fiberglass, foam, etc.)

Noncombustible Liquids Liquids or semi liquids; PET containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L) having a nominalwall thickness greater than 0.25 in (6 mm)

Paper Products Cartons (i.e. cardboard flats); corrugated; partially assembled

Cellulosic paper products; wax-coated (e.g. paper plates, cups, etc.); nested; cartoned

Matches; paper-type; cartoned

Rolled; lightweight; in storage racks

Plastic/Rubber Cellulose Acetate

Chloroprene rubber

ECTFE (ethylene-chlorotrifluoro-ethylene copolymer)

ETFE (ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer)

FEP (fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)

Silicone rubber

Powders / Pills Pharmaceuticals pills; plastic bottles or jars; cartoned

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) resins; bagged

Powders; noncombustible; plastic bottles or jars up to 1 gallon (3.8 L) capacity; cartoned

Textile Materials/Products Cloth; synthetic cloth

Diapers; plastic or nonwoven fabric; cartoned

Fabric; rayon and nylon

Fabric; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); greater than 50/50 blend


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Fibers; rayon and nylon; baled

Fibers; synthetic; baled

Thread or yarn; rayon and nylon; wood or paper spools

Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); greater than 50/50 blend; paper orwood spools

Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon and nylon); up to 50/50 blend; plastic spools

Wire/Cable/Spools Wire or cable; PVC insulated; plastic spools

Wire; bare; plastic spools; cartoned

Wood Products Wood patternsTable A.5.6.3.4(b) Examples of Class IV Commodities

Ammunition Small arms, shotgun - Packaged, cartonedBottles, Jars Empty, cartoned - Plastic PET (polyethylene terephthalate) Filled noncombustible powders - Plastic, cartoned [less than 1 gal (3.8 L)]Cartons Corrugated - Partially assembledCloth Cartoned and not cartoned

- Synthetic a

Diapers Disposable with plastics and nonwoven fabric (in cartons)Fiberglass Insulation - Paper-backed rolls, bagged or unbaggedFurniture Wood - With plastic coveringsLiquor


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100 proof or less, 1 gal (3.8 L) or less, cartoned

- Glass (palletized) b

- Plastic bottlesMatches Packaged, cartoned - PaperNail Polish 1 oz to 2 oz (29.6 mL to 59.1 mL) glass, cartonedPaints Friction-top cans, cartoned - Oil basedPaper, Rolled In racks - LightweightPaper, Waxed Packaged in cartonsPharmaceuticals Pills, powders - Plastic bottles, cartonedPhotographic Film - Rolls in polycarbonate plastic cassettes, bulk wrapped in cardboard boxesPVA (polyvinyl alcohol) Resins BaggedRags Baled - Synthetic fibersRubber Natural, blocks in cartonsShingles Asphalt-impregnated feltSkis Foam coreTextiles


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Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — 50/50 blend or less - Thread, yarn on plastic spools Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — greater than 50/50 blend - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools - Fabrics Rayon and nylon - Baled fiber - Thread, yarn on wood or paper spools - FabricsVinyl Floor Coverings Tiles in cartonsWax-Coated Paper Cups, plates - Boxed or packaged inside cartons (emphasis is on packaging)Wire - Bare wire on plastic spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids - Single- or multiple-layer PVC-covered wire on plastic spools in cardboard boxes on wood skids - Single, multiple, or power cables (PVC) on large plastic spoolsWood Products Patterns

a Tests clearly indicate that a synthetic or synthetic blend is considered greater than Class III.

b Where liquor is stored in glass containers in racks, it should be considered a Class III commodity; where it is palletized, it should beconsidered a Class IV commodity.


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Organization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Dec 18 09:40:24 EST 2014

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A.5.6.4.1


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See Table A.5.6.4.1.Table A.5.6.4.1 Examples of Group A Plastic Commodities

Product Heading Product Expanded / Nonexpanded

Batteries Vehicle; any size (e.g. automobile or truck);empty plastic casing Nonexpanded

Vehicle; large (e.g. truck or larger); dry or wet(excludes lithium-ion and other cellscontaining combustible electrolyte) cells

Nonexpanded

Empty Containers Rigid plastic (not including PET), up to 32 oz(1 L) Nonexpanded

Rigid plastic (not including PET), greater than32 oz (1 L) Expanded

Film Rolls, Including Photographic Film (polypropylene, polyesther,polyethylene); rolled on any reel type Nonexpanded

Flammable/Combustible Liquids Lighters; butane; blister-packed; cartoned Nonexpanded

Liquids; up to 20 percent alcohol (e.g.alcoholic beverages, flavoring extracts);greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L) plasticcontainers with wall thickness greater than1 ⁄4 in. (6 mm)

Nonexpanded

Food Products - Non-Frozen Margarine; over 50 and up to 80 percent oil Nonexpanded

Milk; any container; stored in solid plasticcrates Nonexpanded

Snack foods (e.g. potato chips); plasticizedaluminum bags; cartoned Nonexpanded

Furniture and Bedding Furniture and bedding; with foam cushioning Expanded

Mattress; foam (in finished form) Expanded

Housing Materials/AppliancesCarpet tiles; cartoned Nonexpanded

Floor coverings; vinyl; rolled Nonexpanded

Miscellaneous Charcoal; mineral spirit impregnated; bagged Expanded

Toys; stuffed; foam or synthetic Expanded

Noncombustible Liquids Liquids or semi-liquids; plastic (except PET)containers greater than 5 gallon (18.9 L)capacity having a nominal wall thicknessgreater than 0.25 in. (6 mm)

Nonexpanded


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Liquids; cardboard drink boxes, plastic-coated, wax-coated, and/or aluminum-lined;stored in plastic containers

Nonexpanded

Liquids; plastic bottles or jars; stored in openor solid plastic crates Nonexpanded

Paper Products Cartons; wax-coated, single-walledcorrugated Nonexpanded

Cellulosic paper products; wax-coated (e.g.paper plates, cups, etc.); loosely packed;cartoned

Nonexpanded

Matches; wooden; cartoned Nonexpanded

Tissue products; plastic-wrapped; uncartoned Nonexpanded

Plastic/Rubber ABS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrenecopolymer) Nonexpanded

Acetal (polyformaldehyde) Nonexpanded

Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Nonexpanded

Automobile bumpers and dashboards Expanded

Butyl rubber Nonexpanded

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Nonexpanded

Containers; nonexpanded plastic gridded orsolid; collapsed or nested with no air spaces Nonexpanded

EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) Nonexpanded

Ethyl Cellulose Nonexpanded

FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Nonexpanded

Nitrile Rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) Nonexpanded

Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6) Nonexpanded

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate -thermoplastic polyester) Nonexpanded

Polybutadiene Nonexpanded

Polycarbonate Nonexpanded

Polyester elastomer Nonexpanded

Polyethylene Nonexpanded

Polypropylene Nonexpanded


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Polystyrene; foam products (e.g. plates, cups,etc.) Expanded

Polystyrene; rigid products Nonexpanded

Polyurethane Expanded

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products, greaterthan 20% plasticizer Nonexpanded

PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Nonexpanded

Rubber; natural in blocks; cartoned Nonexpanded

Rubber; natural; expanded Expanded

Rubber; natural; nonexpanded Nonexpanded

Rubber; synthetic (santoprene) Nonexpanded

SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) Nonexpanded

SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) Nonexpanded

Plastic Containers Bottles or jars (except PET) greater than 1gallon (3.8 L) containing noncombustiblesolids

Nonexpanded

Bottles or jars (except PET) up to 1 gallon(3.8 L) containing noncombustible solids(Group A, cartoned (treat as cartoned even ifuncartoned)

Nonexpanded

Powders/Pills Powders; noncombustible; plastic (other thanPET) bottles or jars; uncartoned Nonexpanded

Powders; noncombustible; plastic bottles orjars greater than 1 gallon (3.8 L) capacity Nonexpanded

Textile Materials/Products Diapers; plastic or nonwoven fabric; plastic-wrapped; uncartoned Nonexpanded

Fabric; vinyl-coated (e.g. tablecloth); cartoned Nonexpanded

Fibers; synthetic (except rayon and nylon);baled Nonexpanded

Thread or yarn; rayon or nylon; plastic spools Nonexpanded

Thread or yarn; synthetic (except rayon andnylon); greater than 50/50 blend; plasticspools

Nonexpanded

Wax Products Candles Expanded

Paraffin or petroleum wax; blocks Expanded


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Wire/Cable /Spools Spools; plastic; empty Nonexpanded

Wire; bare; plastic spools; uncartoned NonexpandedTable A.5.6.4.1(b) Examples of Group A Plastic Commodities

Batteries Truck or larger

- Empty or filled a

Bottles, Jars Empty, cartoned - Plastic (other than PET), any size Filled noncombustible liquids

- Plastic, open or solid plastic crates b

Filled noncombustible powders - Plastic, cartoned or exposed [greater than 1 gal (3.8 L)] - Plastic, solid plastic crates - Plastic, open plastic cratesCandles Packaged, cartoned - Treat as expanded plasticCarpet Tiles CartonedCartons Wax coated, single walledDiapers Disposable with plastics and nonwoven fabric (exposed), plastic wrappedFurniture Wood - With foam plastic cushioningLighters Butane - Blister-packed, cartonedMargarine Between 50 percent and 80 percent oil (in any packaging)


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Matches Packaged, cartoned - WoodMattresses Foam (in finished form)Milk Containers in plastic cratesNail Polish 1 oz to 2 oz (29.6 mL to 59.1 mL) plastic bottles, cartonedPaper Products Tissue products, exposed and plastic wrappedPlastic Containers - Combustible or noncombustible solids in plastic containers and empty plastic containers - Noncombustible liquids or semiliquids (such as ketchup) in plastic containers with nominal wall thickness greater than 1 ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm)and larger than 5 gal (18.9 L) capacityPolyurethane Cartoned or exposed expandedRubber SyntheticStuffed Toys Foam or syntheticTextiles Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — 50/50 blend or less - Baled fiber Synthetics (except rayon and nylon) — greater than 50/50 blend - Baled fiber - Thread, yarn on plastic spools Rayon and nylon - Thread, yarn on plastic spoolsVinyl-Coated Fabric CartonedVinyl Floor Coverings Rolled


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Wax-Coated Paper Cups, plates - Loose inside large cartonsWax Paraffin/petroleum wax, blocks, cartonedWire Bulk storage of empty plastic spools

a Most batteries have a polypropylene case and, if stored empty, should be treated as a Group A plastic. Truck batteries, even where filled,should be considered a Group A plastic because of their thicker walls.

b As the openings in plastic crates become larger, the product behaves more like Class III. Conversely, as the openings become smaller, theproduct makeup behaves more like a plastic.





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Second Correlating Revision No. 43-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. A.8.16.2.4.2 ]

A.8.16.2.4.2 This is a very Sizing the main drain connection so that it can flow the sprinkler system demand flow rate provides a practical means forperforming the forward flow test of the backflow device as required by 8.17.4.5.1.


Submitter Full Name: Matthew KlausOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Fri Dec 19 07:22:36 EST 2014

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The text accepted from PC 184 was not incorporated into this section. the revised text is editorial in nature and consistent with thecommittee action of Accepting PC184.

Second Revision No. 52-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.8.16.2.4.2]


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Second Correlating Revision No. 26-NFPA 13-2014 [ Section No. A.9.3.5.9.6.1 ]

A.9.3.5.9.6.1 Where the Cp is 1.0 or greater, the calculation should be done for any length riser nipple. The loads in this condition can rapidly exceed theyield strength. Where steel Schedule 10 and Schedule 40 steel pipe are used, the section modulus can be found in Table 9.1.1.7.1(b) .TableA.9.3.5.9.6.1 illustrates the required yield strength calculation based on riser nipple length.Table A.9.3.5.9.6.1 Required Yield Strength Calculation Based on Riser Nipple Length on C p

Seismic Coefficient

C p ≤ 0.50 C p ≤ 0.67 C p < 1.0 C p > 1.0

Riser Nipple Length >4 ft (1.2 m) X X X X≤4 ft (1.2 m) X X X≤3 ft (915 mm) X X≤2 ft (610 mm) X

Note: Conditions marked X are required to satisfy the equation provided in 9.3.5.9.6.1.



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Committee Statement: Editorial correction to relocate the word "steel" when describing the piping.Second Revision No. 9-NFPA 13-2014 [Section No. A.9.3.5.9.6.1]


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