Technical Committee on Hanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 26, 2016
TO: Members of the Technical Committee on Hanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems
FROM: David R. Hague, Principal Fire Protection Engineer/NFPA Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: AUT-HBS AGENDA PACKAGE – A2018 Pre-First Draft Meeting Enclosed is the agenda for the Pre-First Draft meeting for NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13 has entered the Annual 2018 revision cycle and will produce a 2019 Edition.
It is imperative that you review the attached in advance, with your ideas and substantiations for your
views. If you have alternate suggestions for text changes, please come prepared with the words and
respective substantiation.
For administrative questions, please feel free to contact Elena Carroll at (617) 984-7952. For technical
questions, please feel free to contact Dave Hague at (617) 984-7273. You can also reach either of us via
e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward to meeting everyone in San Antonio
Riverwalk.
Technical Committee on Hanging and Bracing
Pre-First Draft Meeting
June 27-28, 2016
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk
207 N. St. Mary's St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
AGENDA
Monday June 27, 2016
1. Call to Order – 8:00 AM
2. Introductions of Members and Staff
3. Review and Approval of A2015 2nd Draft Meeting Minutes
4. Review of A2018 Revision Cycle and Meeting Schedule
5. Review of Distributed Material and Workload
a. Overview of Public Input
b. Overview of Potential Committee First Revisions
c. Review of document reformat
d. Overview of NFPA 13M
6. Review Established Task Groups
7. Recess for Task Group Meetings (TBD)
Tuesday June 28, 2016
8. Reconvene for Task Group Reports – 8:00AM
9. Adjourn 12:00 PM
10. Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
11. Fire Protection Research Foundation – Sprinkler Research Council Review and Planning
Meeting (all Committee Members are welcome) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Table of Contents
Part 1 - Meeting Agenda
Part 2 - Committee Address List
Part 3 – New Process Worksheets
Part 4 – A2015 Second Draft Meeting Minutes
Part 5 - A2018 Key Dates
PART 2 –
COMMITTEE ADDRESS LIST
Address List No PhoneHanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems AUT-HBS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
David R. Hague05/25/2016
AUT-HBS
James B. Biggins
ChairGlobal Risk Consultants Corporation15732 West Barr RoadManhattan, IL 60442-9012
SE 1/16/1998AUT-HBS
Joe Beagen
PrincipalFlexhead Industries56 Lowland StreetHolliston, MA 01746
M 04/05/2016
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Steve Berry
PrincipalRaleigh Fire Department310 West Martin StreetRaleigh, NC 27602
E 10/29/2012AUT-HBS
Robert G. Caputo
PrincipalTelgian Corporation2615 South Industrial Park AvenueTempe, AZ 85282-1821
SE 03/05/2012
AUT-HBS
Samuel S. Dannaway
PrincipalS. S. Dannaway Associates, Inc.501 Sumner Street, Suite 421Honolulu, HI 96817-5304
SE 4/17/1998AUT-HBS
Christopher I. Deneff
PrincipalFM Global270 Central AvenuePO Box 7500Johnston, RI 02919Alternate: Sorrel M. Hanson
I 9/30/2004
AUT-HBS
Daniel C. Duggan
PrincipalFire Sprinkler Design1318 Colony Way CourtChesterfield, MO 63017Alternate: Daniel J. Duggan
M 10/23/2003AUT-HBS
Thomas J. Forsythe
PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES2950 Buskirk AvenueSuite 225Walnut Creek, CA 94597-8862Alternate: Jeffrey E. Harper
SE 1/16/1998
AUT-HBS
John D. Gillengerten
PrincipalConsulting Structural Engineer5155 Holly DriveShingle Springs, CA 95682Building Seismic Safety Council/Code Resource SupportCommittee
U 7/14/2004AUT-HBS
Jeff Hebenstreit
PrincipalUL LLC484 Tamarach DriveEdwardsville, IL 62025-5246Alternate: Emil W. Misichko
RT 08/11/2014
AUT-HBS
David J. Jeltes
PrincipalPentair/ERICO International Corporation31700 Solon RoadSolon, OH 44139Alternate: Scott E. Anderson
M 8/9/2011AUT-HBS
Kraig Kirschner
PrincipalAFCON9600 Klingerman StreetPO Box 3365South El Monte, CA 91733
M 10/10/1997
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Alan R. Laguna
PrincipalMerit Sprinkler Company, Inc.930 Kenner AvenuePO Box 1447Kenner, LA 70062-1447
IM 10/3/2002AUT-HBS
Philip D. LeGrone
PrincipalRisk Management Solutions, Inc.4247 Lindawood DriveNashville, TN 37215
SE 7/12/2001
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Address List No PhoneHanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems AUT-HBS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
David R. Hague05/25/2016
AUT-HBS
Leslie “Chip” L. Lindley, II
PrincipalLindley Fire Protection Company Inc.2220 East Via BurtonAnaheim, CA 92806Alternate: Leslie L. Lindley
IM 8/9/2011AUT-HBS
Wayne M. Martin
PrincipalWayne Martin & Associates Inc.136 Bardsdale AvenueOxnard, CA 93035
SE 10/10/1997
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J. Scott Mitchell
PrincipalCNS Pantex, LLCPO Box 1241Panhandle, TX 79068
U 08/17/2015AUT-HBS
Randy R. Nelson
PrincipalVFS Fire and Security Services501 West Southern AvenueOrange, CA 92865-3217Alternate: John Deutsch
IM 10/10/1997
AUT-HBS
Marco R. Nieraeth
PrincipalGlobal Asset Protection Services5641 Pepperwood AvenueLakewood, CA 90712-1733Alternate: Todd A. Dillon
I 3/2/2010AUT-HBS
Janak B. Patel
PrincipalChicago Bridge and Iron3704 Clark CrossingMartinez, GA 30907-4934
U 10/10/1997
AUT-HBS
Michael A. Rothmier
PrincipalUA Joint Apprenticeship Committee LU 6691315 Berrytree DriveSugarland, TX 77479United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of thePlumbing & Pipe Fitting IndustryAlternate: Charles W. Ketner
L 4/17/1998AUT-HBS
Daniel Sanchez
PrincipalCity of Los AngelesBuilding & Safety201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 400Los Angeles, CA 90012
E 10/29/2012
AUT-HBS
Peter T. Schwab
PrincipalWayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.222 Capitol CourtOcoee, FL 34761-3033
IM 3/15/2007AUT-HBS
Zeljko Sucevic
PrincipalVipond Fire Protection6380 Vipond DriveMississauga, ON L6M 3C1 CanadaCanadian Automatic Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: Jason W. Ryckman
IM 11/2/2006
AUT-HBS
James Tauby
PrincipalMason Industries, Inc.350 Rabro DriveHauppauge, NY 11788Alternate: Scott Butler
M 10/10/1997AUT-HBS
Glenn E. Thompson
PrincipalLiberty Mutual InsuranceNI Property - West Division790 The City Drive, Suite 200Orange, CA 92868Alternate: Joseph R. Sanford
I 10/27/2005
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Address List No PhoneHanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems AUT-HBS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
David R. Hague05/25/2016
AUT-HBS
Victoria B. Valentine
PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563-2164National Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesign TechnicianAlternate: Jeffrey A. Hewitt
M 4/3/2003AUT-HBS
Kenneth W. Wagoner
PrincipalParsley Consulting Engineers350 West 9th Avenue, Suite 206Escondido, CA 92025-5053American Fire Sprinkler AssociationInstaller/MaintainerAlternate: Duane Johnson
IM 10/4/2007
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Ronald N. Webb
PrincipalS.A. Comunale Company, Inc.2900 Newpark DriveBarberton, OH 44203National Fire Sprinkler AssociationContractorAlternate: Sheldon Dacus
IM 1/14/2005AUT-HBS
Thomas G. Wellen
PrincipalAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350Dallas, TX 75251American Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesign TechnicianAlternate: Ray Lambert
IM 7/28/2006
AUT-HBS
Douglas Wilson
PrincipalCity of San Diego1222 First Avenue, MS 401San Diego, CA 92101
E 03/03/2014AUT-HBS
Robert E. Bachman
Voting AlternateRobert E. Bachman, Consulting Structural Engineer25152 La Estrada DriveLaguna Niguel, CA 92677FlexHead Industries, Inc.
M 11/2/2006
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Jack W. Thacker
Voting AlternateAllan Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of So. California3233 Enterprise StreetBrea, CA 92821-6239
IM 10/10/1997AUT-HBS
Michael Tosunian
Voting AlternateEaton Tolco1260 Northwood AvenueBrea, CA 92821National Fire Sprinkler AssociationManufacturer
M 12/08/2015
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Scott E. Anderson
AlternatePentair/ERICO International Corporation34600 Solon RoadSolon, OH 44139Principal: David J. Jeltes
M 10/29/2012AUT-HBS
Scott Butler
AlternateMason Industries, Inc.350 Rabro DriveHauppauge, NY 11788Principal: James Tauby
M 10/23/2013
AUT-HBS
Sheldon Dacus
AlternateSecurity Fire Protection Company4495 Mendenhall RoadMemphis, TN 38141National Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesign TechnicianPrincipal: Ronald N. Webb
IM 10/10/1997AUT-HBS
John Deutsch
AlternateVFS Fire & Security Services501 West Southern AvenueAnaheim, CA 92865-3217Principal: Randy R. Nelson
IM 7/26/2007
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Address List No PhoneHanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems AUT-HBS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
David R. Hague05/25/2016
AUT-HBS
Todd A. Dillon
AlternateGlobal Asset Protection Services1620 Winton AvenueLakewood, OH 44107Principal: Marco R. Nieraeth
I 10/23/2003AUT-HBS
Daniel J. Duggan
AlternateVibration & Seismic Technologies30025 Alicia Parkway, #113Laguna Niguel, CA 92677Principal: Daniel C. Duggan
M 10/29/2012
AUT-HBS
Sorrel M. Hanson
AlternateFM Global6320 Canoga AvenueSuite 1100Woodland Hills, CA 91367-2578Principal: Christopher I. Deneff
I 08/17/2015AUT-HBS
Jeffrey E. Harper
AlternateJENSEN HUGHES210 Salford DriveAlgonquin, IL 60102-5610Principal: Thomas J. Forsythe
SE 11/2/2006
AUT-HBS
Jeffrey A. Hewitt
AlternateAmerican Fire Protection, Inc.5525 Eastcliff Industrial LoopBirmingham, AL 35210-5418National Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesign TechnicianPrincipal: Victoria B. Valentine
M 10/29/2012AUT-HBS
Duane Johnson
AlternateStrickland Fire Protection5113 Berwyn RoadCollege Park, MD 20740 UsAmerican Fire Sprinkler AssociationInstaller/MaintainerPrincipal: Kenneth W. Wagoner
IM 04/05/2016
AUT-HBS
Charles W. Ketner
AlternateNational Automatic Sprinkler Fitters LU 669Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee7050 Oakland Mills RoadColumbia, MD 20732United Assn. of Journeymen & Apprentices of thePlumbing & Pipe Fitting IndustryPrincipal: Michael A. Rothmier
L 1/10/2008AUT-HBS
Ray Lambert
AlternateWestern Fire Protection Inc.13630 Danielson StreetPoway, CA 92064American Fire Sprinkler AssociationDesign TechnicianPrincipal: Thomas G. Wellen
IM 08/09/2012
AUT-HBS
Leslie L. Lindley
AlternateLindley Fire Protection Company Inc.2220 East Via BurtonAnaheim, CA 92806Principal: Leslie “Chip” L. Lindley, II
IM 10/29/2012AUT-HBS
Emil W. Misichko
AlternateUL LLC333 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-2096Principal: Jeff Hebenstreit
RT 10/10/1997
AUT-HBS
Jason W. Ryckman
AlternateCanadian Automatic Sprinkler Association335 Renfrew Drive, Suite 302Markham, ON L3R 9S9 CanadaPrincipal: Zeljko Sucevic
IM 10/28/2014AUT-HBS
Joseph R. Sanford
AlternateLiberty Mutual Property Risk Engineering20 Riverside RoadWeston, MA 02493-2231Principal: Glenn E. Thompson
I 08/11/2014
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Address List No PhoneHanging and Bracing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems AUT-HBS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
David R. Hague05/25/2016
AUT-HBS
David R. Hague
Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Assocation1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
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PART 3 –
NEW PROCESS WORKSHEETS
March 13, 2012
TERMS New Terms Old Terms
Input Stage – Stage where Public Input is sought to develop the First Draft.
Report on Proposals (ROP) Stage
Public Input (PI) – A recommended change submitted for consideration by the Technical Committee. Each Public Input (PI) shall include new, modified or deleted text as appropriate and technical substantiation to support the recommended change.
Download a Public Input Form for documents in Fall 2013 and subsequent cycles
Proposal
First Draft Meeting ROP Meeting
First Revision (FR) – Proposed changes to the text of an NFPA Standard developed by the responsible Committee(s) in the Input Stage. Each First Revision shall contain the new, modified or deleted text as appropriate. A First Revision shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to ballot. Only First Revisions that pass ballot will show in the First Draft. Each First Revision shall contain a Committee Statement that substantiates the proposed change to the document.
Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal
Committee Input (CI) – A CI can be established during the First Draft Technical Committee meeting (without balloting) in order to highlight the concept to obtain public comment; often used for newer ideas, topics that aren’t fully fleshed out or controversial topics. A Committee Input (CI) can also be a First Revision (FR) that fails to receive support of the technical committee through letter ballot. Committee Inputs shall maintain the original FR Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the CI represents a failed FR.
“Trial Balloon” or an Accepted Proposal (or Committee Proposal) that Failed Ballot
Committee Statement (CS) – A Committee Statement is the committee’s response to a Public Input (PI), Public Comment (PC) or the committee’s technical substantiation for a proposed First Revision. A committee statement shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed.
Committee Statement
First Draft Report – The First Draft Report documents the Input Stage; it shall contain the First Draft, Public Input, Committee Input, Committee and Correlating Committee Statements, Correlating Input, Correlating Notes and Ballot Statements.
ROP
First Draft – The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot.
ROP Draft
Correlating Committee (CC) Technical Correlating Committee
Correlating Committee Statement – The Correlating Committee’s response to a Public Input (PI), Committee Input (CI), Public Comment (PC) or the Correlating Committee’s technical substantiation for a correlating change to proposed Revision or a correlative CCFR. It shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed.
TCC Note
Correlating Committee First Revision (CCFR) – Correlating Committee First Revisions are proposed revisions to the Technical Committee’s First Revisions that are required to correlate the proposed document. Each CCFR shall contain a Correlating Committee Statement that substantiates the Revision. A CCFR shall be established through a Meeting Vote and shall only require a simple majority to proceed to letter ballot. CCFRs that fail to receive CC support through letter ballot shall not be published as part of the First Draft.
TCC Note
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Comment Stage Report on Comments (ROC) Stage
Public Comment – Changes submitted by the public during public Comment Stage.
Public Comment
Second Draft Meeting ROC Meeting
Second Revision (SR) – Similar to First Revision, but in the Comment Stage. Proposed changes to the text by the TC that have passed ballot.
Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment
Committee Comment – A Committee Comment shall be a Second Revision (SR) that fails to receive support of the TC through ballot. Committee Comments shall maintain the original Committee Statement and shall contain a notification to the reviewer documenting that the Committee Comment represents a failed SR.
Committee Comment that failed ballot
Committee Action – An action by a TC to accept or reject a Comment. This occurs only in the Comment Stage and the action itself is not balloted.
Committee Action
Second Draft Report – The Second Draft Report documents the Comment Stage; it shall contain the Second Draft, Public Comments with corresponding Committee Actions and Committee Statements, Committee Comments, Correlating Revisions and Ballot Statements.
ROC
Second Draft – The draft of the proposed new or revised standard showing in legislative text all Second Revisions and Second Correlating Revisions that have passed ballot.
ROC Draft
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NEW PROCESS ACTIONS AND MOTIONS
New Process Actions and Motions‐ Final‐ 2/13/2012
Possible Action 1: Resolve PIs, (no change to Section)
Action Required Sample MotionsStep One: Committee generates a statement to respond to (resolve)
each PI #
I make a motion (move) to resolve PI#___ with the following committee statement: Approval by a meeting vote (simple majority) and not subject to ballot (Regs 4.3.7.3 & 4.3.7.3.2)
Possible Action 2: Create First Revision ‐ Change to a Section
Action Required Sample MotionsStep One: (1st option)
Committee generates a First Revision I make a motion (move) to revise Section ___ as follows:………… Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) and final approval through ballot (Regs 4.3.9.2.3)
Step Two: (1st option)
Committee generates a statement substantiating the change.
Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) (Regs 4.3.7.3)
Step One: (2nd option)
Committee generates a First Revision using one or more PIs as the starting point.
I make a motion to revise Section __ using PI#__ as the basis for change. Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) and final approval through ballot (Regs 4.3.9.2.3)
Step Two: (2nd option)
If the revision is associated with one or more PIs the committee generates a statement to respond to (resolve) each PI
I make a motion (move) to resolve PIs # through ## with the following statement: Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) and not subject to ballot (Regs 4.3.7.3 &
4.3.7.3.1)
Possible Action 3: Create Committee Input – (Trial Balloon/Placeholder)
Action Required Sample Motions Step One:
Committee generates a Committee Input (proposed revision) for public consideration and solicitation of Public Comments
I make a motion (move) to create a CI with a proposed revision to X.X.X as follows: Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) and not subject to ballot (Regs 4.3.8)
Step Two: Committee generates a statement to explain the intent and why it is seeking public consideration and soliciting Public Comments
Approval by a meeting vote (simply majority) (Regs 4.3.7.1)
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PART 4 –
A2015 SD MEETING MINUTES
Technical Committee on Hanging and Bracing Systems
Second Draft Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2014 San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
1. The meeting was called to order by TC Chair Jim Biggins at 8:00 AM.
2. TC Chair Jim Biggins reviewed the discussion of the previous days task group meetings.
3. The TC reviewed and approved the A2015 First Draft Meeting Minutes.
4. NFPA Staff (Matt Klaus) reviewed the regulations governing technical committee
meetings and outlined the protocol for making motions for the Second Draft meeting.
5. TC Chair Jim Biggins reviewed the following items with the TC:
a. Overview Public Comments
b. Potential Committee Second Revisions based on Task Group Reports
6. The Technical Committee heard the following task group reports:
a. Cp Validation Task Group
b. Metric Task Group
c. Concrete Anchor Task Group
d. Pipe Stand Task Group
7. TC Chair Jim Biggins called for new business. The following item was presented to the
task group:
a. The TC would like to pursue the development of a new standard on hanging and
bracing system. The standard should address all water based systems, not just
sprinkler systems. This would eliminate the current issue of other water based
system standards that reference chapter 9 of NFPA 13 even though the
requirements were not written with that particular standard and it unique loading
considerations in mind. NFPA Staff will work with TC Chair Jim Biggins to
begin the process of filling out the new project initiation form and submit it to the
NFPA Standards Council for review.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM local time.
SD (HBS) Attendees 6/18/2014
Principals: James Biggins Steve Berry Robert Caputo Samuel Dannaway Christopher Deneff Daniel Duggan Joh Gillengerten Jeffrey Harper David Jeltes Kraig Kirschner Alan Laguna Chip Lindley Randy Nelson Janak Patel Michael Rothmier Daniel Sanchez Peter Schwab Zeljko Sucevic James Tauby Glenn Thompson Victoria Valentine Kenneth Wagoner Ronald Webb Thomas Wellen Douglas Wilson
Voting Alternates: Robert Bachman
Alternates Scott Anderson John Deutsch
Matt Klaus, NFPA Staff Liaison
Guests: Fritz Descovich Jeff Hebenstreit Byron Ellis Peter Thomas Chad Duffy Audrey Goldstein
Ray Lambert
PART 5 –
A2018 KEY DATES
Process
StageProcess Step Dates for TC
Dates for TC
with CC
Public Input Closing Date 6/29/2016 6/29/2016
Final date for TC First Draft Meeting 12/7/2016 9/7/2016Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 1/25/2017 10/19/2016Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 2/15/2017 11/9/2016Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/22/2017 11/16/2016Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 11/23/2016Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 1/4/2017Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 1/25/2017Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 2/15/2017Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 2/22/2017Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 3/1/2017 3/1/2017
Public Comment closing date 5/10/2017 5/10/2017
Notice published on Consent Standards (Standards that receive No Comments). Note: Date varies and determined via TC ballot.
_ _
Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (15 Days) (Standards That Received
No Comments)_ _
Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 11/8/2017 8/2/2017Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 12/20/2017 9/13/2017Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft Ballot 1/10/2018 10/4/2017Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/17/2018 10/11/2017Posting of Second Draft for CC Mtg 10/18/2017Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 11/29/2017Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 12/20/2017Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 1/10/2018Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 1/17/2018Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 1/24/2018 1/24/2018
Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 2/21/2018 2/21/2018Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent Standards 4/4/2018 4/4/2018Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (15 Days after posting) 4/19/2018 4/19/2018SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards (10 Days) 4/29/2018 4/29/2018
Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/4‐7/2018 6/4‐7/2018
Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs (20 Days after ATM) 6/27/2018 6/27/2018Council Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs* 8/14/2018 8/14/2018
Comment
Stage (Second
Draft)
Tech Session
Preparation
(& Issuance)
Appeals and
Issuance
2018 ANNUAL REVISION CYCLE
Public Input
Stage
(First Draft)
* Public Input Closing Dates may vary according to standards and schedules for Revision Cycles may change. Please check the
NFPA Website for the most up‐to‐date information on Public Input Closing Dates and schedules at www.nfpa.org/document # (i.e.
www.nfpa.org/101) and click on Next Edition tab.