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Committee on NFPA 30

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: NFPA Technical Committee on Fundamentals

FROM: Jeanne Moreau

DATE: March 24, 2010

SUBJECT: NFPA 30 A11 ROP Letter Ballot

The ROP letter ballot for NFPA 30 is attached. The ballot is for formally voting on

whether or not you concur with the committee’s actions on the proposals. Reasons must

accompany all negative and abstention ballots.

Please do not vote negatively because of editorial errors. However, please bring such

errors to my attention for action.

Please complete and return your ballot as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday,

April 7, 2010. As noted on the ballot form, please submit the ballot to Jeanne Moreau,

e-mail to [email protected] or fax to 617-984-7110.

The return of ballots is required by the Regulations Governing Committee Projects.

Attachment: Proposals

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Report on Proposals – June 2011 NFPA 30_______________________________________________________________________________________________30-1 Log #CP2 FLC-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Committee on Fundamentals,

Review entire document to: 1) Update any extracted material by preparing separate proposals to

do so, and 2) review and update references to other organizations documents, by preparing proposal(s) as required.

To conform to the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects.

See Proposals 30-17 (Log #16), 30-11 (Log #CP63), 30-13 (Log #CP64), 30-14 (Log #CP65),30-15 (Log #CP66), 30-16 (Log #CP67), 30-18 (Log #CP68) and 30-19 (Log #CP69).

_______________________________________________________________________________________________30-5 Log #35 FLC-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Richard S. Kraus, PSC Petroleum Safety Consultants / Rep. American Petroleum Institute

Revise text to read as follows:Flammable, and Combustible and Hazardous Liquids Code

This changes title to reflect requirements for hazardous liquids

At this time, hazards other than fire and explosion are not within the scope of the NFPA 30

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code project.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________30-6 Log #31 FLC-FUN


Revise text to read as follows:In all sections listed above, insert the word hazardous between “flammable” and “and combustible” so it reads

“flammable, hazardous and combustible liquidsThis change provides for inclusion of hazardous liquids into the code



1Printed on 3/24/2010

Report on Proposals – June 2011 NFPA 30_______________________________________________________________________________________________30-7 Log #195 FLC-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Tracey D. Bellamy, Telgian Corporation

New text to read as follows:Add the following:(9) Storage, handling, and use of fuel tanks connected with diesel fire pump installations.A.1.1.2 (9) See NFPA 20, and NFPA 37,

The provisions of NFPA 20 provide reference to NFPA 37 as the controlling applicable standard for theinstallation of diesel fuel storage tanks as part of a fire pump installation. Proper reference to NFPA 37 is also neededwithin NFPA 30 to complete the loop between these documents.

See Committee Statement and Action on Proposal 30-9 (Log #6).

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Mark Tschida, 3M Company

Add new text as follows:Highly viscous liquids with high solids content which have closed cup FP > 90F and which have no open cup FP and

no firepoint.These materials (putties, pastes...) can not produce flammable fuel air mixtures other than in closed

cup test situations due to high viscosity, high solids content, low vapor pressure as a mixture, and low solvent contents(< 10% by weight) and thus do not produce a flammability hazard in handling, packaging and storage.

Paragraph 9.1.4(5) already addresses the issue of liquids that have a flash point, but not a fire

point. Chapter 16 addresses the issue of liquids with high viscosity.



_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Committee on Fire Pumps,

Revise text as follows:1.5.3 Installations made in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following standards shall be deemed to

be in compliance with this code:(1) NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code(2) NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages(3) NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment(4) NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants(5) NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials(6) NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids(7) NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings(8) NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants(9) NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines(10) NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals(11) Chapter 10 of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities(12) NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code(13) NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 20 now has the appropriate requirements within the chapter on diesel fire pumps saving theuser from searching NFPA 30.

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Delete item (12) in 1.5.3.

This will facilitate adoption of NFPA 30 by those jurisdictions that do not use NFPA 5000, without

interfering with those jurisdictions which do adopt NFPA 5000.




Revise Section 2.2 to read:"2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code™, 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 2005 edition.NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 2008 edition.NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2004 edition.NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 2002 edition.NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 2008edition.NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2012 2008 edition.NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 2006 edition.NFPA 32, Standard for Drycleaning Plants, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings, 2011 2005 edition.NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants, 2009 2004 edition.NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2010 2006edition.NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 2004 edition.NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 2008 edition.NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, 2007 edition.NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008 edition.NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2011 2008 edition.NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2010 2007 edition.NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible ParticulateSolids, 2010 2004 edition.NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2005 edition.NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2011 2006 edition.NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, 2011 2006 edition.NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2011 2006edition.NFPA 326, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair, 2010 2005 edition.NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions,Maintenance, and Operations, 2011 2006 edition.NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, 2007 edition.NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2011 2008 edition.NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2009 2006 edition."

Update to current editions.


Report on Proposals – June 2011 NFPA 30

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kendall Crawford, Houston, TX

Revise text to read as follows:Revise the entry for API 2350 to read: “API 2350, Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities, 4th

edition, 2010”Update reference to new edition.

The new edition of API RP 2350 has not been adopted and published at this time.

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Revise Section 2.3.1 to read:"2.3.1 API Publications. American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070.

API Specification 12B, Bolted Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 15th 14th edition, 2008 1995.API Specification 12D, Field Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 11th 10th edition, 2008 1994.API Specification 12F, Shop Welded Tanks for Storage of Production Liquids, 12th 11th edition, 2008 1994.API 620, Recommended Rules for the Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, 11th10th edition, 2008 2002.API Standard 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, 11th 10th edition, 2007 1998.API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction, 4th 3rd edition, 2009 2001.API Standard 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, 6th 5th edition, 2009 1998.API 2350, Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities, 3rd edition, 2005."


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Revise Section 2.3.2 to read:"2.3.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY

10016-5990.ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2010 2007.ASME B31, Code for Pressure Piping, 2006.ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, 2010 2007."





Revise Section 2.3.3 to read:"2.3.3 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA

19428-2959.ASTM A 395, Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at ElevatedTemperatures, 1999 (2009).ASTM D 5, Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials, 2006.ASTM D 56, Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester, 2005.ASTM D 86, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2009 2005.ASTM D 92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester, 2005.ASTM D 93, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, 2009 2002.ASTM D 323, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), 2008 2006.ASTM D 3278, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed Cup Apparatus, 1996 (2004).ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester, 2009 2005.ASTM D 4359, Standard Test for Determining Whether a Material is a Liquid or a Solid, 1999 (2006).ASTM F 852, Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use, 2008 1999.ASTM F 976, Specification for Portable Kerosine and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use, 2008 2002."


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Revise Section 2.3.5 to read:"2.3.5 NMFTA Publications. National Motor Freight Traffic Association, 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 600,

Alexandria, VA 22314.National Motor Freight Classification, 2010 2006."




_______________________________________________________________________________________________Bob Eugene, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Revise text as follows:2.3.8 UL Publications.Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, 2004.UL 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1998.ANSI/UL 80, Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil Burner Fuel, 2004 2007, revised 2008.ANSI/UL 142, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2002 2006, revised

2007.UL 971, Standard for Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, 2005 2006.ANSI/UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products, 2003 2007.ANSI/UL 1314, Standard for Special Purpose Metal Containers, 2005.ANSI/UL 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products,

Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, 2006.ANSI/UL 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks, 2002 2007.UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2000.ANSI/UL 2085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1999.ANSI/UL 2208, Standard for Solvent Distillation Units, 2005, revised 2006.ANSI/UL 2245, Standard for Below-Grade Vaults for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks, 1999 2006.UL 2368, Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids,

2001.Update referenced standards to most current revisions.

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Revise Section 2.3.9 to read:"2.3.9 UN Publications.

United Nations, Headquarters, New York, NY 10017.Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, 16th 14th revised edition, 2009 2005."





Revise Section 2.4 to read:"2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2011 2007 edition.NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, 2010 2006 edition.NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of CompressedGases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks, 2010 2005 edition.NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2009 2006 edition.NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves, 2011 2006edition.NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Suburban and Rural Areas, 2008edition.NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2009 2006 edition."


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Cash Mason, Teck Cominco

Add new text as follows:Under definitions: please define "piping".

What constitutes piping? — Is there a minimum size? Minimum thickness? Does this include tubing?

The submitter has not provided proposed language for a definition of "piping". The TechnicalCommittee's position is that the dictionary definition of "piping" is adequate. The submitter is also referred to ASME

B31, Code for Pressure Piping.



_______________________________________________________________________________________________Thomas W. Jaeger, Jaeger and Associates, LLC / Rep. GOJO Industries, Inc.

New text to read as follows:Add new definition: Section 3.3.x An alcohol-containing preparation designed for

application to the hands for reducing the number of visible microorganisms on the hands and containing ethanol orisopropanol in an amount not exceeding 95 percent by volume.

The new definition is needed to accompany a proposal we submitted for a new Section 18.6 toaddress the use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs (ABHR) in basically all buildings. This same proposal has been submittedto the ABHR’s where originally used to combat infections in health care facilities, but arenow used in many other occupancies to combat a variety of pathogens to include swine flu. The International Fire Coderecently accepted a proposal to increase the maximum percentage of alcohol from 70 percent to 95 percent based onfire tests done by Hughes Associates, Inc.I was the project manager for the 2003 Gage Babcock & Associates study that was the basis for the code requirements

for the alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) in health care facilities. At the time of the study, all ABHR’s were 70 percent orless alcohol by volume based on European studies and used in Europe for the previous 25 years. In the past 6 years theregulatory and infection control arenas for ABHR’s have changed and the demand for higher levels of alcohol in theproducts has emerged. World-wide health organizations are now recommending higher percentages of alcohol andtherefore the market is demanding ABHR’s with a higher percentage of alcohol. US customers have watched theinternational debate and are requesting a broader variety of products at various alcohol levels including products in the70-95 percent level. The consensus of the experts in the area of infection control is that there is an upper limit onefficacy as to the percentage of alcohol, somewhere around 90-95 percent. There are some data to suggest that higherpercentages above 70 percent are more effective against some important infectious organisms. In order to protect thepatients and staff of health care facilities, we need to add the option of higher alcohol levels within the fire code.Infections contacted in hospital and nursing homes is one of the largest causes of patient deaths in these facilities. Atthe time of the 2003 study, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) data showed that in hospitals alone, 90,000 patientsdied per year from infections contacted within the hospital. Additional fire testing and modeling have been conductedsince the 2003 work of Gage Babcock by Hughes Associates, Inc. As expected, the increased alcohol content of theABHR’s resulted in some increase in the flammability of the ABHR’s, but the increase was minor compared to the 70percent currently allowed in the Code. The results of the Hughes’ study are consistent with the 2003 Gage Babcockstudy in that the 1.2 liters of alcohol burns off quickly and has a very low potential to ignite other objects. Health carefacilities have many risks that need to be addressed other than the risk of fire, one of these being infections. In 2003, thestudies showed that the hazard of installing limited quantities of ABHR’s in health care facilities along with the otherrequirements did not significantly increase the risk to the occupants of health care facilities. The current Hughes studyagain documents that even with an increase of the alcohol content from 70 percent to 95 percent, the increase in the firerisk is minimal and justified to adequately address the hazard of infections.




New text to read as follows:Add the following definitions (and renumber as needed)3.3.x Bonding – The connecting together of two or more conductive objects to assure electrical continuity3.3.x Grounding – The electrical connection of one or more conductive objects to the ground (main body of the earth)

These terms are used in a number of chapters but are not defined in the code.

Add the following two new definitions:3.3.X Bonding. The process of connecting two or more conductive objects together by means of a conductor so that

they are at the same electrical potential, but not necessarily at the same potential as the earth. [77, 2007]3.3.Y Grounding. The process of bonding one or more conductive objects to the ground, so that all objects are at zero

(0) electrical potential; also referred to as earthing. [77, 2007]

These two new definitions are necessary for proper understanding of the use of the terms

"bonding" and "grounding". They are extracted from NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________David R. Hague, Liberty Mutual Property

New text to read as follows:Add new definitions as follows:

- A stable mixture of two or more immiscible liquids held in suspension by small percentages ofsubstances called emulsifiers.

Emulsions with up to 20% flammable liquid in water base can be treated as nonflammable liquids.. That concentration of a combustible material in air below which ignition will not

occur. Also known as the lower explosive limit (LEL). [NFPA 329:3.3.12]Provides a definition for terms used in the code.

Add a new definition of lower flammable limit to read:3.3.X Lower Flammable Limit (LFL). That concentration of a flammable vapor in air below which ignition will not occur.

Also known as the lower explosive limit (LEL).

The Committee agrees with the need for a definition of lower flammable limit, but hasnarrowed its application to vapors in accordance with the scope of NFPA 30.The term "emulsion" is not accepted because it is not used in NFPA 30. In addition, the proposed annex item is not

appropriate for use as part of the definition; it should rather be proposed as an amendment to the scope of Chapter 9.



_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Correlating Committee on Flammable and Combustible Liquids,

Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.1.1 Control Area. For the purpose of this code, A building or portion of a building within which hazardous

materials are allowed to be stored, dispensed, used, or handled in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable

quantities (MAQ). [5000, 2009]

This definition is the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms. Changing the secondary

definition to the preferred definition complies with the Glossary of Terms Project.

Retain the existing definition of "control area", but add the following delimiting phrase at the beginning of the definition:For the purpose of this code, a building or portion of a building within which flammable and combustible liquids areallowed to be stored, dispensed, and used or handled in quantities that do not exceed the maximum allowable quantity

(MAQ)."

The scope of NFPA 30 is limited to flammable and combustible liquids.

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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.3 Basement. Any story of a building wholly or partly below grade plane that is not considered the first story above

grade plane. (5000, 2009)



Adoption of this definition would cause conflicts with NFPA 30's requirements for storage of

liquids in basements, as NFPA 30 now governs.

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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:

3.3.6 Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. (101, 2009)






Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:

3.3.7 Building Code. The building or construction code adopted by the jurisdiction. [55, 2005]



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Revise 3.3.7 to read:"3.3.7 Building Code. The building code referenced in Chapter 2 of this code or an equivalent building code adopted by

the authority having jurisdiction."

This allows the use of NFPA 30 with any acceptable building code.

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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.12 Cryogenic Fluid. A fluid with a boiling point lower than -90°C (-130°F) at an absolute pressure of 101.325 kPa

(14.7 psi). A fluid produced or stored at very low temperatures. [86, 2007]



The proposed definition has no criteria by which one can determine whether a particular fluidis or is not to be considered "cryogenic". The definition extracted from NFPA 55 provides definitive criteria and the

Technical Committee is convinced that it should be the preferred definition.

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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.13 Damage Limiting Construction. A building construction method that incorporates exterior wall or roof sections,

or both, designed to relieve deflagration pressures without jeopardizing the structural integrity of the building and without

allowing the deflagration to propagate into adjacent interior spaces. [664, 2007]



The definition being proposed here includes only one acceptable form of providing damagelimiting construction and, thus, limits the utility of the protective measure. The Technical Committee prefers to allow any

means of damage limiting construction that provides the necessary degree of protection.




Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.16 Dwelling Unit. One or more rooms arranged for complete, independent housekeeping purposes, with space for

eating, living, and sleeping; facilities for cooking; and provisions for sanitation. [5000, 2009]



Reject the proposal and delete the terms "dwelling" and "dwelling unit ".

These terms are no longer used in NFPA 30.

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Revise text to read as follows:3.3.20 Releases of flammable liquid or hazardous liquid vapors that continuously or intermittently

occur from process equipment during normal operations.This term has been proposed to be added to a number of chapters.

The proposed definition contains a concept (hazardous liquid) that is not currently within thescope of the NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code project. Also, the Technical Committee believes that

the phrase "fugitive emissions" is well enough understood by users of NFPA 30.

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Revise text to read as follows:3.3.21 Material presenting dangers beyond the fire problems relating to

flash point and boiling pointThis indicated where the definition for “hazardous liquid” may be found






Revise text to read as follows:3.3.23 Reactions involving flammable, combustible and

hazardous liquids including, but not limited to vapor emissions, releases, spills, mixtures or decomposures that result indangers beyond the fire problems relating to flash point and boiling point of either the reactants or of the products

This term has been proposed to be added to a number of chapters.

The Annex item to the current definition addresses additional hazards that might arise as a

consequence of a chemical reaction.

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Revise text to read as follows:3.3.25 High Hazard Level 2 Contents. Contents that present a deflagration hazard or a hazard from accelerated

burning. For the purposes of this code, this includes Class I, Class II Class IIIA, and Class IIIB liquids at or above theirflash points, that are used or stored in normally open containers or systems or in closed containers or systems at gaugepressures 15 psi (103 kPa) or greater..

[This includes Class IIIB liquids at temperatures above their flash points which present the samehazards

This issue is essentially already addressed by means of the fire hazard analysis required bySubsection 6.4.1 of NFPA 30. Exception No. 2 would exempt Class IIIB liquids from the required analysis, but only if

stored and handled at temperatures below the flash point.

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Revise text to read as follows:3.3.26 High Hazard Level 3 contents. Contents that readily support combustion or that present a physical hazard. For

the purposes of this code, this includes Class I, Class II Class IIIA, hazardous liquids and Class IIIB liquids at or abovetheir flash points, that are used or stored in normally closed containers or in closed systems at gauge pressures of lessthan 5 psi (103 kPa)

[This includes hazardous liquids and also Class IIIB liquids at temperatures above their flash pointswhich present the same hazards

This issue is essentially already addressed by means of the fire hazard analysis required bySubsection 6.4.1 of NFPA 30. Exception No. 2 would exempt Class IIIB liquids from the required analysis, but only if

stored and handled at temperatures below the flash point.




New text to read as follows:Add the following definition (and renumber as needed)3.3.30.x Hazardous Liquid. A liquid presenting an environmental, health or exposure hazard beyond fire problems

relating to flash and boiling point including, but not limited to, toxicity, reactivity, instability and corrosivity. For thepurpose of this Code, Hazardous Liquids shall include the following liquids (1) Cryogenic Liquids; (2) Liquid Oxidizers;(3) Pyrophoric Liquids; (4) Unstable (reactive) Liquids; (5) Water-reactive Liquids; (6) Corrosive Liquids; (7) Highly ToxicLiquids; (8) Liquid Organic peroxide and (9) Toxic Liquids for which a High Hazard Contents Level 2, 3 or 4 or aMaximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) has been designated in :

This established the hazardous liquids to be governed by this code in addition to flammable andcombustible liquids. It also indicates where an additional definition of all hazardous materials or chemicals (not justliquids) may be found.



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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35 Occupancy. The purpose for which a building or other structure, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.

[ASCE/SEI 7:1.2] [5000, 2009]



Accept the text of the definition, but change the extract identifier to "[101, 2009]", as directed by Proposal 30-39 (Log

CP21).

NFPA 101 is more widely adopted than is NFPA 5000.

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In 3.3.35 and in 3.3.35.1 through 3.3.35.12, change the extract identifier to "[101, 2009 2006]".

In CP 10 through CP 15, replace the extract identifier "[5000, 2009]" to "[101, 2009]".

Since these other definitions were not modified, the Technical Committee has updated the extract

reference to NFPA 101. NFPA 101 is more widely adopted than is NFPA 5000.




Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35.3 Business Occupancy. An occupancy used for the transaction of business other than mercantile. [5000,

2009]




CP21).


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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35.4 Day-Care Occupancy. An occupancy in which four or more clients receive care, maintenance, and

supervision, by other than their relatives or legal guardians, for less than 24 hours per day. [5000, 2009]




CP21).


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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35.7 Health Care Occupancy. An occupancy used to provide medical or other treatment or care simultaneously to

four or more patients on an inpatient basis, where such patients are mostly incapable of self-preservation due to age,

physical or mental disability, or because of security measures not under the occupants’ control. [5000, 2009]




CP21).





Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35.11 Residential Board and Care Occupancy. An occupancy used for lodging and boarding of four or more

residents, not related by blood or marriage to the owners or operators, for the purpose of providing personal care

services. [5000, 2009]




CP21).


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Adopt the preferred definition from the NFPA Glossary of Terms as follows:3.3.35.12 Storage Occupancy. An occupancy used primarily for the storage or sheltering of goods, merchandise,

products, or vehicles. or animals. [5000, 2009]




CP21).





Revise text as follows:3.3.47.1.1 Protected Aboveground Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with integral secondary

containment and thermal insulation that has been evaluated for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heattransferred to the primary tank when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire and is listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 2085,Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent test procedure.

Test procedures should be identified in the body of the code, and 'equivalent test procedures' arealready, more appropriately allowed by the section 1.5 Equivalency provisions. There is no technical reason to duplicatethem in this definition.1.5 Equivalency.Nothing in this code is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality,

strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety over those prescribed by this code. Technicaldocumentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency. The system, method,or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction.

Revise text as follows:3.3.47.1.1 Protected Aboveground Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with integral secondary

containment and thermal insulation that has been evaluated for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heattransferred to the primary tank when exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire . and is listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 2085,

Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent test procedure.

The NFPA Manual of Style does not permit a definition to contain a requirement. The

requirements for listing and testing are contained in Section 22.10.

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Revise 3.3.47.3 to read:"3.3.47.3 Fire-Resistant Tank. An atmospheric aboveground storage tank with thermal insulation that has been

evaluated for resistance to physical damage and for limiting the heat transferred to the primary tank when exposed to ahydrocarbon pool fire. and is listed in accordance with UL 2080, Standard for Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and

Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent test procedure."

NFPA Manual of Style does not permit a definition to contain a requirement. The requirements for

listing and testing are contained in Section 22.10.

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Revise text to read as follows:3.3.54 Vaportight. The ability of an enclosure or device to prevent the unintended release of flammable or hazardous

vapors at normal operating temperature and pressure ranges.[This includes vapors from hazardous liquids






Revise text to read as follows:3.3.57 Ventilation. For the purpose of this code, movement of air that is provided for the prevention of fire and

explosion and hazardous vapor concentrations.This includes vapors from hazardous liquids



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Revise text to read as follows:Change title as follows: Chapter 6. Fire and Hazardous Exposure Prevention and Fire Risk Control

The title should be changed to include hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquidsother than fire.Note: Additional recommendations have been made to this chapter to accommodate hazardous materials requirements

associated with flammable and combustible liquids that are regulated by NFPA 400.

Revise text to read as follows:

Change title of Chapter 6 to read: "Fire and Explosion Prevention and Fire Risk Control".

This is a more accurate descriptor of the scope of Chapter 6.

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Revise 6.1 to read"6.1* Scope. This chapter shall apply to the hazards associated with storage, processing, and handling, and use of

liquids. This chapter shall also apply when specifically referenced by another chapter."

Correct an oversight. Chapter 6 applies across the Board.

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Revise text to read as follows:6.3 Management of Fires, and Explosions and Other HazardsRenumber remainder of existing text as 6.3.1

A change in title to reflect the expanded scope of this chapter






New text to read as follows:6.3.2 This chapter shall also apply to the management methods used to identify, evaluate and control hazards involved

in the processing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids containing hazardous materials regulated by NFPA400

This change accommodates requirements needed for hazards other than fire or explosion associatedwith flammable and combustible liquids



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Revise text to read as follows:6.4.1 Operations involving flammable and combustible liquids shall be reviewed to ensure that fires, and explosions

and other hazards resulting from loss of containment of liquids are provided with corresponding fire, explosion andexposure prevention, mitigation and control programs and emergency action plans.


Revise 6.4.1 to read as follows:"6.4.1 General. Operations involving flammable and combustible liquids shall be reviewed to ensure that fire and

explosion hazards resulting from loss of containment of liquids are addressed by provided with corresponding fire

prevention, fire control, and emergency action plans. (remainder of section, exceptions 1, 2 and 3 remain unchanged)"

The hazard analysis must cover more than just loss of containment. Editorial changes have

been made to improve the wording.



_______________________________________________________________________________________________Justin B. Biller, Roanoke County Office of Building Safety / Rep. NFPA Building Code Development

Committee (BCDC)

6.4.1.1 The extent of fire prevention and control that is provided shall be determined in consultation with the authorityhaving jurisdiction, by means of a fire risk assessment in accordance with NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of FireRisk Assessments, or by means of an engineering evaluation of the operation and application of sound fire protectionand process engineering principles. This The engineering evaluation prescribed in this code shall include, but not limitedto the following: ... (Balance remains unchanged)

NFPA 551, , 2007 edition.Note: This proposal was developed by the proponent as a member of the Building Code Development

Committee (BCDC) with the committee's endorsement.The fire risk assessment evaluations performed in accordance with NFPA 551 are similar to the engineering evaluation

prescribed in section 6.4.1.1. This proposed language would give the designer/facility manager an additional tool formeasuring and determining fire risks associated with flammable and combustible liquids. The Fire Risk Assessmentevaluation would still be subject to review and approval from the authority having jurisdiction.

Revise A.6.4.1.1 to read:"The wide range in size, design, and location of liquid-processing facilities precludes the inclusion of detailed fire

prevention and control systems and methods applicable to all such facilities. The user should seek further guidancefrom documents such as NFPA 551, Guide for theEvaluation of Fire Risk Assessments."

The Technical Committee agrees with the suggestion to add a reference to NFPA 551, but it

must be referenced in the Annex. The Code cannot directly reference a nonmandatory document in the body of the text.

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Revise text to read as follows:6.4.1.1 The extent of fire and hazard prevention and control that is provided …..

).(1) Analysis of the potential fire, explosion and exposure hazards of the operation.







Add a new 6.4.1.2 to read as follows:"6.4.1.2* Storage, processing, handling, and use of Class II and Class III liquids heated at or above their flash point

shall follow the requirements for Class I liquids, unless an engineering evaluation conducted in accordance with Chapter6 justifies following the requirements for some other liquid class.

A.6.4.1.2 Storage, processing, handling, and use of Class II and III liquids at temperatures above the flash point canproduce ignitable vapors if the liquid is released or vessels vented. Class I liquid requirements address such events tominimize the likelihood of ignition and the consequences if ignition occurs, thus becoming a benchmark for designfeatures when Class II and III liquids are handled above the flash point. However, their characteristics differ from thoseof Class I liquids. For example, the extent of travel of the Class II and III vapors is limited by the quick condensation ofreleased vapors as they cool to lower temperatures. This may justify a more limited electrical area classification,different ventilation, elimination of explosion venting, etc. In addition, the process handling these Class II and III heatedliquids may incorporate safety design features which accomplish the intent of NFPA 30, that is to address the hazards ofreleased vapors. Further, the more restrictive building construction requirements in Table 17.6.1 may not be necessaryfor a particular process involving Class II, and III liquids heated above the flash point. The option of conducting anengineering evaluation in accordance with Chapter 6 was included to allow the use of alternative designs to address the

level of hazards identified."

This requirement provides necessary guidance for the proper application of the requirements ofChapter 21 to situations where a Class II or Class III liquid is heated to a temperature at or above its flash point. The

annex text provides additional guidance and identifies some of the mitigation

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Revise text to read as follows:6.4.2 Management of Change. The hazards analysis shall be repeated whenever the hazard leading to a fire,

explosion or exposure changes significantly.This change accommodates requirements needed for hazards other than fire or explosion associated

with flammable and combustible liquids





_______________________________________________________________________________________________Mindy Wang, Ampco Safety Tools

To add new text to read as follows:6.5.6 Frictional Heat or Mechanical Spark. Iron and steel hand tools may produce sparks that can be an ignition source

around flammable substances. Where this hazard exists, spark resistant tools shall be used.● NFPA 30 can better mitigate the flammability hazards by specifying the use of spark resistant tools.

Without this specification, steel tools are likely to be used which can be an ignition source.● NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations 2008 Edition, Chapter 5 Basic Fire Science Table 5.76.1.1

Reported Burning and Sparking Temperature of Selected Ignition Sources under Mechanical Sparks lists a Steel tooltemperature at 2550°F. When working with flammable gases, liquids or vapors, a potential hazard arises because of thepossibility that sparks produced by steel or iron tools can become an ignition source.● Recognizing the potential for steel tools to be an ignition source in flammable environment, the Occupational Safety

& Health Administration (OSHA) provides guidance in booklet 3080 Hand and Power Tools, 2002 revised, “iron andsteel hand tools may produce sparks that can be an ignition source around flammable substances. Where this hazardexists, spark-resistant tools should be used.”● Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) requires the use of “non-sparking” tools to handle spills or leaks for

flammable liquids – Guide 127 Flammable Liquids (Polar/Water-Miscible), Guide 128 Flammable Liquids(Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible), Guide 129 Flammable Liquids (Polar/Water-Miscible/Noxious), Guide 130 FlammableLiquids (Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible/Noxious), Guide 131 Flammable Liquids – Toxic, Guide 132 Flammable Liquids -Corrosive● Manufacturers of flammable liquids regularly require the use of “non-sparking” tools under Accidental Release

Measures and Handling and Storage sections in the MSDS’s for their products. A few examples: ExxonMobil, Chevron,Valero, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Airgas, Chem-Supply, Pty Ltd, Irving Oil Ltd, Petrol Star Inc, Nova Chemical, ElPaso Corporation, Praxair, Air Liquide, and BOC Gases.● A few documented accidents caused by frictional heat or mechanical spark:

● OSHA inspection #124728437, Employee #1 and a coworker, both maintenance mechanics, were working in a 30inch by 36 inch manhole at a gas station. Employee #1 was trying to change a fuel pump, while the coworker watchedfrom outside the manhole. Employee #1 was using an Allen wrench to loosen the bolts on the fuel pump lead when hecreated a spark that ignited the gas fumes in the manhole, causing an explosion. Employee #1 suffered burns to hisface, hands, arms and legs in the explosion and was hospitalized.

● OSHA inspection #111109237, Employee #1 or #3 attempted to cut a metal pipe with a metal saw whileEmployee #2 was standing on top of one of two 5,000 gallon gas tanks, trying to remove a tank fitting. Sparks from thesaw, the pipe wrench, or another unknown source ignited the gas vapors, which exploded. Employees #1 and #3 werekilled of burns at the scene. Employee #2 died at the burn center as a result of burns sustained in the explosion.

● OSHA inspection #102826625, Employee #1 worked for a company that cleans paints and replaces valves in LPand MAPP gas cylinders. Before removing an old valve, Employee #1 would open the valve to let the residual gas leakout on the loading dock. Where there was a large quantity of cylinders, Employee #1 would invert the cylinder so theresidual gas could vent faster. Employee #1 had an accumulation of a gas and air mixture around his work area. Thevapors were ignited either by a spark from the metal screwdriver he was using to open a damaged valve or by an openflame burner approximately 40 feet away. There was a fire and explosion. The employee sustained 2nd and 3rd degreeburns on the lower half of his body and was hospitalized.

● OSHA inspection #2272953, two employees were assigned the job of tending a 100 gallon (water jacket) reactorkettle of methyl methacrylate in the mixing room. Employee #1 used a metal wrench (visegrips) to pry open the cover ofa kettle. The wrench handle struck the angle iron support for the agitator motor, producing a spark. Employee #2noticed the spark, which was immediately followed by a massive “fire ball”. Both employees were engulfed in thefireball.

● OSHA inspection #607366, an employee was sawing an airplane wing into sections with a portable powered handsaw, the saw created a spark that caused an explosion of gasoline vapors in the wing fuel tank. Employee #1 killed andEmployee #2 injured in explosion and was hospitalized.

● OSHA inspection #307178194, employee #1 was cleaning an underground tank (already aboveground), using acircular gas saw to cut an opening for access to the tank, when the gas saw ignited combustible vapors inside the tank,causing an explosion that killed Employee #1 instantly and injured an employee from another company. Theconvenience store in front of the tank being cut was totally destroyed due to the fire following the explosion caused by


Report on Proposals – June 2011 NFPA 30propane tanks stored in front of the building.

● OSHA inspection #126687672, employee #1 was replacing a fuel gauge sending unit on a partially filled propanetank of a motor coach. Employee #2 was simultaneously working on an adjacent coach. Employee #1 inadvertentlyremoved screws from a plate on the tank, creating a propane leak. The fuel was apparently ignited by a battery operatedscrewdriver. Employees #1 and #2 sustained serious burns in the ensuing fire.

● OSHA inspection #307178194, employee #1 was cleaning an underground tank (already aboveground), using acircular gas saw to cut an opening for access to the tank, when the gas saw ignited combustible vapors inside the tank,causing an explosion that killed Employee #1 instantly and injured an employee from another company. Theconvenience store in front of the tank being cut was totally destroyed due to the fire following the explosion caused bypropane tanks stored in front of the building.

● OSHA inspection #300965795, an employee in the process of cleaning loose material from drill piping with ametal hammer. While striking the pipe with a hammer, an explosion occurred. Employee was killed in the explosion onsite.

● OSHA inspection #300983459, employee #1, a valve installer, and employee #2, a valve installer assistant, wereinstalling an external valve assembly on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker trailer when there was a sudden releaseof a liquefied petroleum gas. Gas ignited and the flash fire engulfed both employees, causing them to sustain seriousburns. Employee #1 was hospitalized. Employee #1 died later from complications. The investigation revealed that thevapor ignited due to the presence of an ignition source, which may include a spark produced from ferrous-containinghand tools, static caused by release of the compressed LPG vapors, and/or the presence of other ignition sources.OSHA issued a violation of Section 5(a)(1) for exposing employees to the hazards of fire and deflagration due to releaseand ignition of LPG or propane. As a minimum, control and prevention of sources of ignition, such as open flames,sparks must be addressed.

● OSHA inspection #125288233, employee #1 was working with an electric chipping hammer in an excavation tobreak up frozen ground around a leaking propane line. A flash fire occurred as a result of propane buildup. Employee #1suffered second- and third-degree burns to his legs. Employee #2, who was working in the area with Employee #1,received minor burns to his lower legs.

● OSHA inspection #108916925, employee #1 was servicing a liquid propane gas cylinder for forklifts from hispropane truck. He apparently cross-threaded the hose line to the cylinder. When he opened the hose valve to beginservicing, the resulting pressure surge caused a hose disconnection and a gas discharge to the atmosphere. When heattempted to close the hose valve, the valve handle came off the valve stem and the employee could not close thevalve. The gas was ignited either by a metal-to-metal spark or (most probably) by the truck engine's exhaust. Employee#1 was burned over 30 percent of his body in the fire/explosion.

● Without the specification for spark resistant tools, steel tools are likely to be used which can be a source ofignition.


Report on Proposals – June 2011 NFPA 30

The issue of non-sparking tools has been addressed by the Flammable and CombustibleLiquid Code Committees in the past. Other than the few incidents cited by the submitter, the Committees are not awareof any pattern of fire incidents that can be linked to the use of ferrous tools. This is anecdotal information that does notindicate a significant fire hazard pattern. The Committee cites the work of the American Petroleum Institute (API 2214),which refuted the need for non-sparking tools, except in very special circumstances. The Committee also refutes thestatement that the US Dept. of Transportation's Emergency Response Guide (ERG) "requires" the use of non-sparkingtools. The ERG is a guide, not a mandatory document. The Committee also disputes the statement that manymanufacturers "regularly require" the use of non-sparking tools. The Committee is not aware of corporate standardsthat mandate their use, except for those industries dealing with explosive materials and energetic propellants. TheCommittee also points out that field compliance directives of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration

have recognized that non-sparking tools need not be mandated.

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Revise text to read as follows:6.6 Detection and Alarm Systems and Procedures

This change in title provides for the use of procedures (as provided for in 6.2.2) in addition to systems




Revise text to read as follows:6.8.1(1) Procedures to be followed in case of fire or release of liquids or vapors, such as ……. (no further change)(4) Procedures for maintenance and activation of (a) fire protection equipment and systems, (b) drainage and

containment systems and (c) dispersion and ventilation equipment and systems(5) Procedures for shutting down or isolating equipment to reduce, control or stop the release of liquid or vapors

including assigning personnel responsible for maintaining critical plant functions or shutdown or plant process and safestart –up following isolation or shutdown.

This change provides for the use of procedures for events other than fire or explosion and for safestart up following shutdown

Revise 6.8.1 to read as follows:"6.8.1 A written emergency action plan that is consistent with available equipment and personnel shall be established

to respond to fires and related emergencies. This plan shall include the following:(1) Procedures to be followed in case of fire or release of liquids or vapors, such as ... (no further change)(4) Procedures for maintenance and operation of (a) fire protection equipment and systems, (b) drainage and

containment systems and (c) dispersion and ventilation equipment and systems(5) Procedures for shutting down or isolating equipment to reduce, mitigate or stop the release of liquid or vapors

including assigning personnel responsible for maintaining critical plant functions or shutdown or plant process and safestart-up following isolation or shutdown."

The Committee has incorporated the submitters proposed changes with some editorial

enhancements.

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Revise text to read as follows:6.8.4Procedures shall be established to provide for safe shutdown of operations under emergency conditions and for safe

start-up following cessation of emergencies. Provisions shall be made for training of personnel in shutdown and start-upprocedures and activation, use and deactivation of associated alarms, interlocks and controls. Procedures shall also beestablished and provisions shall be made for inspection and testing of associated alarms, interlocks and controls. .

This change provides for the use of procedures for events other than shutdown




Revise text to read as follows:6.9.2 Maintenance and operating practices shall be established and implemented to control leakage and prevent

spillage of flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids.This change in title provides for the use of procedures (as provided for in 6.2.2) in addition to systems

Revise 6.9.2 to read as follows:"6.9.2 Maintenance and operating practices shall be established and implemented to control leakage and prevent

spillage of flammable and combustible liquids."

The Committee has accepted the first of the two suggested changes. Addition of the word"hazardous" was not accepted because hazards other than fire and explosion are not now within the scope of the NFPA30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code project. The word "combustible" was added in its place because

combustible liquids should save been addressed by this provision as well.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________James Everitt, Western Regional Fire Code Development Committee

Chance wording as indicated.6.9.3 Combustible waste material and residues in operating areas shall be kept to a minimum, stored in covered

metal containers with tight fitting metal lids, and disposed of daily.

provides little direction as to the quality or covering type.

The proposed wording offers no improvement over the current text of 6.9.3. The Committeenotes that there are several types of containers that are approved for this use that do not have covers that would beconsidered "tight-fitting". Their use has not presented any pattern of significant fire hazard.



_______________________________________________________________________________________________Jon Nisja, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee

Add a new section to read as follows:

An authorized employee, an officer of the firm, or the owner shall make daily inspections and shall beresponsible for the prompt removal or repair of any hazardous condition, including proper maintenance of equipmentand safety devices and the immediate removal of accumulations of combustible materials.

Clear aisle space shall be maintained to permit ready access to and the use of fire-fighting equipment.Floors shall be kept clean and free of oil and grease. Only approved water solutions or detergents,

floor-sweeping compounds, and grease absorbents shall be used for cleaning floors.Metal lockers shall be provided for employees’ clothes.Approved metal receptacles with self-closing covers shall be provided for the storage or disposal of oil-soaked

waste or cloths.Combustible rubbish shall be placed in covered metal receptacles until removed to a safe place for disposal.

Contents of such containers shall be removed daily.Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated areas subject to the approval of the authority having

jurisdiction.Currently NFPA 30 has no specific requirements on housekeeping on cleaning up spills etc. The

proposed wording is from NFPA 30A for consistency.

The submitter's Item 1(identified as 9.7.9.1) does not provide for remote unmanned facilities,such as pipeline breakout terminals. The submitter's Item 2 (identified as 9.7.9.2) and Items 5 through 7 (identified as9.7.9.5 /.6 / .7) are already addressed elsewhere in Chapter 6 of NFPA 30. The subject of the submitter's Item 4(identified as 9.7.9.4) is beyond the scope of NFPA 30. The submitter's Item 3 (identified as 9.7.9.4) limits itself to oiland grease, which might be appropriate for motor vehicle repair garages, and does not consider industrial operationswhere paints and other similar coatings might be used. It also precludes the use of approved solvents as cleaningagents. (The American Coatings Assn., for example, has acceptable guideline for cleaning floors with combustiblesolvents.)




Insert the following text in Section 6.10, management of Security (now marked "Reserved"):"6.10* Management of Security6.10.1 Scope.6.10.1.1 This section shall apply to the management methodology used to identify, evaluate, and control the security

hazards involved in processing and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.6.10.1.2 These hazards include, but are not limited to, vulnerability to terrorist or other malicious attacks6.10.2 General. The methodology used shall incorporate a risk-based approach to site security and shall have as its

objectives:(1) The identification and evaluation of security risks(2) Evaluation of the security performance of the facility(3) Evaluation of protection for employees, the facility itself, the surrounding communities, and the environment.(See Annex H for more detailed information.)6.10.3 Specific Requirements6.10.3.1 Operations involving flammable and combustible liquids shall be reviewed to ensure that security

vulnerabilities identified during the security vulnerability analysis (SVA) are addressed in a facility security program, withcorresponding fire prevention and emergency action plans and drills.

6.10.3.2 The balance of physical, electronic, and personnel techniques used to respond to the SVA shall bedetermined by means of an engineering evaluation of the operation and application of sound security principles. Thisevaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Assess overall facility(2) Evaluate vulnerabilities(3) Assess threats/consequences(4) Assess physical factors/attractiveness(5) Identify mitigation factors(6) Conduct security assessment or gap analysis6.10.3.3 A written emergency action plan that is consistent with available equipment and personnel shall be

established to respond to fires, security, and related emergencies. This plan shall include the following:(1) Procedures to be followed such as initiating alarms, notifying appropriate agencies, evacuating personnel, and

controlling and extinguishing the fire(2) Procedures and schedules for conducting drills of these procedures(3) Appointment and training of personnel to carry out assigned duties(4) Maintenance of fire protection and response equipment(5) Procedures for shutting down or isolating equipment to reduce the release of liquid(6) Alternate measures for the safety of occupants6.10.3.4 Specific duties of personnel shall be reviewed at the time of initial assignment, as responsibilities or

response actions change, and whenever anticipated duties change.6.10.3.5 The security management review conducted in accordance with this section shall be repeated whenever the

following conditions exist:(1) For an initial review of all new relevant facilities and assets(2) When threat or process changes substantially(3) After a significant security incident(4) Periodically, to revalidate the SVA"

This new section is intended to address the issue of security and vulnerability assessment (SVA) atfacilities that handle flammable and combustible liquids in quantity and is an extension of the Chapter 6 requirements forfire hazard analyses. The focus is to align the requirements of NFPA 30 with accepted methodologies for conductingSVAs in parallel with the requirements of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security and with the practices of majorindustrial groups, such as the American Petroleum Institute.




Revise text to read as follows:A 1.1.1 This code is recommended for use as the basis for legal regulations. Its provisions are intended to reduce the

hazard to a degree consistent with reasonable public safety without undue interference with public convenience andnecessity of operations that require the use of hazardous, flammable and combustible liquids. Compliance with this codedoes not eliminate all hazards in the use of hazardous, flammable and combustible liquids.

This change reflects requirements for hazardous liquids



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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Eddie Phillips, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee

Add Section to read:Some examples of unstable liquids would be those liquids whose NFPA 704 Instability

Hazard rating is 4, 3, or 2 while stable liquids would be those whose Instability Hazard rating is 0. Individual evaluationand judgment is warranted for those liquids with an Instability Hazard Rating of 1 as the fire hazard might be moresignificant than any instability hazard. Other technical references including NFPA’s Fire Protection Guide to HazardousMaterials are available and the Material Safety Data Sheet for the specific liquid is a valuable source of information.

Additional guidance is needed for Engineers, Architects, and AHJs in determining whether a liquid isan unstable or stable liquid. Providing examples, referenced standards, and additional guidance in the appendix for thisdefinition would help.

Add new A.3.3.30.4 to read:"Refer to NFPA 704, Standard System for the

Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response, for additional information regarding the classification

of unstable liquids."

This proposal does not explain the rationale for selecting the hazard levels. The Committee's

language meets the proposer's intent, with proper reference.

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Revise text to read as follows:A 3.3.57 Ventilation. Ventilation can be achieved by introducing fresh air to dilute contaminated air or by local exhaust

of contaminated air. Ventilation is considered adequate if it is sufficient to prevent accumulation of significant quantitiesof vapor-air mixtures in concentrations over one-fourth of the lower flammable limit or in the case of an exposure hazard,above a predetermined concentration limit..

[This includes vapors from hazardous liquids






Revise text to read as follows:A 6.4.1.1 The wide range in size, design and location of liquid-processing facilities precludes the inclusion of detailed

fire and hazard prevention and control systems and methods applicable to all such facilities.This change accommodates requirements needed for hazards other than fire or explosion associated

with flammable and combustible liquids

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Add a new Annex H to read:

****Insert Annex H Here per Include 30_LCP62_R.doc Here****

Redesignate current Annex H to Annex IThis new Annex provides nonmandatory guidance to be used to meet the Secuity and Vulnerability

Assessment analysis required by Section 6.10, as set forth in Proposal 30-65 (Log CP61). The Committees intent isnot to establish detailed mandatory requirements, but to allow each facility to tailor the methodologies listed in SectionH.1 of the Annex to their individual situations, without restricting application of these methodologies. Additionalinformation is provided to assist the user in proper application of the analyses.

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Revise text as follows:H.1.2.12 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.ANSI/UL 30, Standard for Metal Safety Cans, 1995 2004.UL 142, Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 1993, 2006, revised 2007.ANSI/UL 263 Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003.ANSI/UL 1313, Standard for Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Petroleum Products, 1993 2007.UL 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols,

and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, 1983 2006.ANSI/UL 1709, Standard for Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection Materials for Structural Steel, 1994 2005, revised

2007.UL 1746, Standard of External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Storage Tanks, 1993 2007.

Update referenced standards to most current revisions. The ANSI designation is added to UL 1709.ANSI/UL 263 is added based on proposal to add a reference to ANSI/UL 263 in Section A.27.4.3.2.


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NFPA 30 Log #CP62 Rec A2011 ROP

Annex H Management of Security

H.1 General. The process used to assess the level of security of a facility is generally

referred to as security vulnerability assessment (SVA). Several published techniques are

available to assist the owner and management of a facility to identify, evaluate, and

control security hazards, including:

NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Center for Chemical Process Safety

(CCPS) “Guidelines for Analyzing and Managing the Security Vulnerabilities of

Fixed Chemical Sites”

American Petroleum Institute Security Guidelines for the Petroleum Industry

American Petroleum Institute RP 70 Security for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas

Operations,

American Petroleum Institute RP 70I Security for Worldwide Offshore Oil and

Natural Gas Operations,

American Petroleum Institute Std 1164 SCADA Security,

American Petroleum Institute/National Petrochemical and Refiners Association

“Security Vulnerability Assessment Methodology”

American Chemistry Council “Site Security Guidelines for the US Chemical

Industry”

American Chemistry Council “Implementation Resource Guide for Responsible

Care Security Code of Management Practices: Value Chain Activities”

American Chemistry Council “Transportation Security Guidelines for the US

Chemical Industry”

DOT, Office of Pipeline Safety, “Pipeline Security Information Circular,

Information of Concern to Pipeline Security Personnel, Security Guidance for

Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines and Liquefied Natural Gas

Facilities”, September 5, 2002.

Sandia National Laboratories “Vulnerability Assessment Methodology for

Chemical Facilities (VAM-CF)”

U.S. Coast Guard NVIC 11-02 (and other NVICs)

In some cases a terrorist attack or similar worst case event will create response

complications, such as interruptions to communication within the facility fire brigade or

response team; between facility management and response personnel and outside

agencies; and damage to response equipment or loss of needed personnel. Existing

emergency response plans should be updated to address and mitigate such identified

potential disruptions to an effective response. Periodic table top and full scale drills are

strongly recommended to provide a means for proper training and identification of plan

weaknesses to be addressed.

H.2 Assessing the Facility. Generally, the steps to be taken include the following:

1. Complete a high-level assessment for each chemical facility

S = Severity/consequences

D = Difficulty of attack (protection/level of security)

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A = Attractiveness (media attention)

2. Set timelines based on level of risk, completing higher-risk facilities first

Encourage quick reaction by company for enhancements

Make allowances in timeline for permits, construction, capital investments

3. Develop an Asset/Threat Matrix/Pairing to pair each asset and threat to identify and

evaluate potential vulnerabilities related to process security events. Assets include, but

are not limited, to:

- chemicals processed, stored, manufactured or transported

- storage tanks and processing vessels

- piping and materials transfer systems

- raw materials and intermediate products

- process control systems

- operating personnel

- finished product

- utilities (electrical power, water, fuels, telecommunications systems)

- waste water treatment facilities

- business information and business management computer systems

- business interruption and ability to service customers

- corporate image

- community and customer relations

H.3 Evaluate vulnerabilities. Examples of threats inc

- loss of containment

- sabotage

- cyber attack

- workplace violence

- theft or fraud

- product contamination

- infiltration by adversaries

- attack on the facility as part of chemical or biological terrorism

- assault

- trespassing that results in vandalism or arson, or incendiarism

- theft of precursor chemicals for illegal drug manufacture

(This might result in valves being left open, causing a chemical release.)

- civil unrest or protest that disrupts operations

(e.g., trespassing, vigils, assemblies, rallies, intimidation of employees,

chaining selves to plant, or blocking access)

- bomb threats

- workplace drug crime

- theft of confidential information

- hacking into information systems to disrupt computer-controlled equipment

(perhaps causing an unplanned release of chemicals)

- product tampering

- “hands-off” threats, such as cutting off electricity, telephone, or computer network,

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or contaminating or cutting off water

- vandalism of control rooms and equipment and destruction of system documentation

(to make repair more difficult)

- disruption of cooling systems for electronic equipment rooms

- creating destructive or hazardous conditions by modifying fail-safe mechanisms

or tampering with valves (in person or electronically from a distance)

H.4 Assess threats/consequences. These include:

- identification of potential adversaries

- review of characteristics of adversaries

- means of by which threats are made:

intentional release of hazardous chemicals by damaging equipment or by other

means

stealing or misusing chemicals with malicious intent

contaminating or spoiling products

destroying or despoiling assets

Consequences of these threats include:

- immediate consequences

release of materials – quantity and rate

downwind effects

- concentration versus distance for toxic materials and flammable materials

- thermal effects from ignition of a flammable vapor cloud

- overpressure effects from an explosion

- impact on surrounding areas

- fatalities or injuries to personnel or the public

- disruption of operations, both private and public

- adverse media coverage

- environmental damage

- financial loss

- loss of critical data

- damage to corporate reputation or ability to continue operations

H.5 Assess physical factors/attractiveness

- extent of property damage

- disruption to operations

- damage to critical infrastructure

- effect on Company’s reputation

- proximity to national symbols or structures

- effect on local, regional, or national economy or infrastructure

- attack on target of high representative value (monuments, etc.)

- accessibility

- media interest

- potential target list

- general level of hazard

- specific value as a target

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- specific reason for value as a target

- specific security needs for target

- identification of adversary

terrorist

criminals

violent activist

deranged individual

disgruntled employee

- characteristic of adversary

willing to die

desire for maximum damage and casualties

psychological terror on population

inability of government to protect citizenry

- capabilities of adversary

highly trained

ability to use weapons, explosives, and/or incendiaries

ability to develop improvised explosives and incendiaries

deception using fake identification

H.6 Identify mitigation factors

- scenario-based analysis

brainstorming sessions

selection of types of adversary

evaluation of likelihood of success of security to:

- deter

- detect

- delay

- asset-based risk ranking

high vulnerability sites

- security plan must be effective for use by trained personnel with limited resources

medium vulnerability sites

- security plan must be effective for use by untrained personnel with limited

resources

low vulnerability sites

security plan must be effective for use to deter criminal acts

H.7 Conduct security assessment or gap analysis

- no single approach to assessing vulnerability or implementing security

- multidisciplinary approach for assessment/gap analysis

- environmental health and safety

- process safety engineering

- process operators



Revise text as follows:H.1.2.13 ULC Publications. Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada, 7 Crouse Underwriters Road, Scarborough, Ontario

M1R 3A9 3B4, Canada.CAN/ULC-S603.1M, Standard for Galvanic External Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Underground Tanks for

Flammable and Combustible Liquids, 2003.Correct the title of the referenced standard and revise the address for ULC Publications.


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