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National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 • Fax: 617-770-0700 • www.nfpa.org

M E M O R A N D U M

To: NFPA Technical Committee on Commissioning and Integrated Testing

From: Matthew Klaus

Date: October 31, 2013

Subject: NFPA 4 Second Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2014)

According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot.

33 Members Eligible to Vote 2 Not Returned (Howard, Huggins) 25 Affirmative on All 4 Affirmative with Comments (Frable, Tabet, Leavitt, Schifiliti) 4 Negatives on one or more second revision (Clary, Leavitt, Schifiliti, Schneider)

0 Abstentions on one or more second revision The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each second revision.

There are two criteria necessary for each second revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2/3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined.

(1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote ÷ 2 = 10 + 1 = 11)

(2) Example for Affirmative 2/3 : Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote – 1 not returned – 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = 11.22 = 12 )

As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Second Revision No. 46-NFPA 4-2013 [ Global Comment ]

Annex C Informational References

Supplemental Information

File Name Description

NFPA_4_SR_46_Global_annex_refs.docx

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Matthew Klaus

Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc

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Submittal Date: Sat Sep 07 11:41:29 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Annex C is being added to capture the informational references for the standard.

Response Message:

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All

0 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.

Dunphy, Jr., Paul F.

Fisher, Douglas W.

Forshner, Lawrence W.

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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.

Hammerberg, Thomas P.

Hulett, John L.

Kampmeyer, Sr., John E.

Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.

Puchovsky, Milosh T.

Reiswig, Rodger

Schifiliti, Robert P.

Schneider, Kenneth R.

Tabet, Robert J.

Van Keuren, Jeffery G.

Van Overmeiren, Frank L.

Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 5-NFPA 4-2013 [ Global Comment ]

Add extract tags from all of the definitions that were taken from NFPA 3.


Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ]

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Submittal Date: Tue Jul 30 09:21:52 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: These definitions were generated in NFPA 3, and should be extracted here.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 18-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. 3.3]

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.



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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 1-NFPA 4-2013 [ Global Input ]

Change "Integrated testing of fire protection..." to "Integrated fire protection and life safety systemstesting" throughout the document.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Global change. The integrated systems are being tested, not integrated testing.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 17-NFPA 4-2013 [Global Input]

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 2-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 1.1.4 ]

1.1.4*

Global SR-1 Hide Deleted

This standard shall not be interpreted to require integrated testing of fire protection and life safetysystems testing unless otherwise required by the design documents or commissioning plan, or bygoverning laws, codes, regulations, or standards.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Consistency with other portions of the standard. The word "or" appears too many times.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 55-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. 1.1.4]

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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1.2.1

The purpose of this standard shall be to provide a testing protocol that will ensure verify that integratedfire protection and life safety systems perform as intended.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Ensure is not a good word choice. Integrated system testing can only ensure the systemfunctions properly at the time of the test. Verification is a better word choice.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 4-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 2.2 ]

2.2 NFPA Publications.

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

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

NFPA 72® , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 2013 edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code® , 2012 2015 edition.

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

NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems, 2014 edition.

NFPA 5000® , Building Construction and Safety Code® , 2012 2015 edition.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this document andshould be considered part of this document. NFPA 110, and NFPA 70 are referenced in thedocument and should be included in this section.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All


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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

(Reserved)

NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and LifeSafety Systems, 2015 edition.

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

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

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

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

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

NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014edition.

NFPA 5000 ® , Building Construction and Safety Code ® , 2015 edition.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 2.4 must be updated to include documents that NFPA 4 is extracting informationfrom.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.


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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 6-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.7.1 ]

3.3.7.1* Record (Plan) Drawing.

A design, working drawing, or as-built drawing that is submitted as the final record of documentation forthe project. A drawing is also referred to as a plan. [ 3, 2015]




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This definition was revised to match NFPA 3.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 19-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. 3.3.7.1]

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

30 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.

Affirmative with Comment

Leavitt, Russell B.

Definition does not follow the NFPA manual of style.


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3.3.9* Inspection.

A visual examination of a system or portion thereof to verify that it appears to be in operating conditionand is free of physical damage [ 820, 2012].




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision correlates the definition with the glossary of terms and the one used in NFPA3.

Response Message:


Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

28 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger


Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.

Negative with Comment

Clary, Shane M.

I join with R. Schifiliti

Leavitt, Russell B.

while this definition is appropriate for ITM standards such as NFPA 25, it does not provide the complete use of theterm when inspecting new system installations. The inspection includes verification that the system or componentcomplies to the approved working plans, design criteria, and such.


It's all nice and fuzzy to say we are using a version of a definition from the glossary of terms. But the fact is thatthe definition chosen severely limits the purpose of an inspection. The definition chosen does NOT address theneeds for initial/acceptance inspections which have a much different purpose. The purpose for initial andreacceptance inspections is to ensure compliance with approved design documents and to ensure installation inaccordance with this Code and other required installation standards. (2013 NFPA 72 14.2.1.1) The purpose forperiodic inspections is to assure that obvious damages or changes that might affect the system operability arevisually identified. (2013 NFPA 72 14.2.1.3)


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3.3.19 Operation and Maintenance Manual.

A system-focused composite document that includes operation and maintenance requirements. andadditional information of use to the owner during the occupancy phase. [ 3, 2015]




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Updated definition to be extracted from NFPA 3.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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3.3.24 Stakeholder.

Any individual, group, or organization that is involved in or might affect or be affected by the project. [ 3,2015]




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This definition was extracted from NFPA 3.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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3.3.25.1 Active Fire Protection System. Emergency Power Systems.

A system that uses moving mechanical or electrical components to achieve a fire protection goal.

3.3.25.1.1 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS).

Power systems for facilities or parts of facilities that require continuous operation for reasons of publicsafety, emergency management, national security, or business continuity. [ 70, 2014]

3.3.25.1.2 Emergency Power Supply (EPS).

The source of electric power of the required capacity and quality for an emergency power supplysystem. [ 110, 2013]

3.3.25.1.3 Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS).

A complete functioning EPS system coupled to a system of conductors, disconnecting means andovercurrent protective devices, transfer switches, and all control, supervisory, and support devices up toand including the load terminals of the transfer equipment needed for the system to operate as a reliablesource of electric power. [ 110, 2013]

3.3.25.1.4 Emergency Systems.

Those systems legally required and classed as emergency by municipal, state, federal, or other codes,or by any governmental agency having jurisdiction. These systems are intended to automatically supplyillumination, power, or both, to designated areas and equipment in the event of failure of the normalsupply or in the event of accident to elements of a system intended to supply, distribute, and controlpower and illumination essential for safety to human life. [ 70, 2014]

3.3.25.1.5 Legally Required Standby Systems.

The systems required and classed as legally required standby by municipal, state, federal, or othercodes or by any governmental agency having jurisdiction. These systems are intended to automaticallysupply power to selected loads (other than those classified as emergency systems) in the event offailure of the normal source. [ 70, 2014]




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

(EPS) emergency power supplies, and (EPSS) emergency power supply systems, supplyemergency systems, legally required systems, and critical operations systems. All of which are lifesafety systems. The EPSS by definition is an intergrated systems. NFPA 110, and NFPA 70 does notrequire emergency power supply systems, but when they are required, they describe the perfomanceand installation requirements. The terminology is used in the standard, therefore the definitions shouldbe included. The EPSS is an integrated system with switch connections, data sharing connections,and physical interconnections. The EPSS especially in high rise buildings and hospitals, should beevaluated and tested as a stand alone life safety integrated system, intended to save the lives ofthose who can evacuate a building during loss of normal power, and to save the lives of those whocannot, even when there is no fire or smoke event. The Technical committee's insistance andunwillingness to recognize an EPSS as an integrated system will marginalize and diminish theimportance and impact this document will have in the industry.


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ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

30 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger


Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.




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It is OK to add all the power defs., but this SR also deleted the def. for an Active System - that is, I think thathappened, if I correctly followed the balloting and reporting process. Also note that the previous def. for activesystem needed work as it required electrical components to move to be a part of an active system (misplacedmodifier).


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Second Revision No. 49-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.26.1 [Excluding any

Sub-Sections] ]

A procedure intended to establish the operational status, or performance of a system or component. [3,2015]




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This definition is being extracted from NFPA 3.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 9-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.26.1.4 ]

3.3.12.1.4 Pre-Functional Test.

Tests performed prior to acceptance testing to confirm compliance with manufacturers’ specifications ,applicable codes and standards, and the project documents. [3, 2015]




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CommitteeStatement:

A basis of design (BOD) and owner's project requirements (OPR) are not required for integratedsystem testing and not referenced in Chapter 4. "Project documents" as used in this section wouldinclude BOD and OPR if they exist.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 21-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. 3.3.26.1.4]

Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.2.1*

An integrated system test team shall be set-up established in accordance with this section.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This revision is purely editorial, as the term "set-up" is too colloquial for a standard.

Response Message:



Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



30 of 93 10/31/2013 9:26 AM

Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.2.3.1*

Where permitted by the approved test plan, the owner shall assume the responsibilities of the ITA ITa .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Editorial correction to make the acronym appear consistent with the Section 3.3.12definition.

Response Message:



Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.4.1

The owner shall be responsible for the testing of integrated system testing of fire and life safety systems.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This revision corrects the phraseology used in this section so that is consistent with the rest ofthe standard. Its testing of integrated systems, not integrated testing.

ResponseMessage:


Ballot Results


33 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

31 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.4.3

Where the building or system owner has delegated any of the responsibilities for integrated fire protectionand life safety system testing, a copy of the written delegation shall be included in the test plan andprovided to the authority having jurisdiction AHJ upon request.




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Providing documentation of the delegation in the test plan helps to ensure that thedocumentation is available for future reference

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.


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Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.5.4

Testing of integrated systems shall begin by initiating the test scenario tasks scenarios described in theintegrated test plan.




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My concern is that Section 4.5.4 infers that the testing of integrated systems begins by initiating thetest scenario tasks described in the test plan. However, the examples of test scenarios in the AnnexA.4.5.1 (8)refer to fire/smoke scenarios and not the specific test scenario tasks that are needed tobe performed. Therefore, these two sections need to be coordinated and revised accordingly. In themeantime, I believe Section 4.5.5 adequately covers the subject matter.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.



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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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4.5.7*

The test shall begin with each initiating device and end with the actions and responses identified in theintegrated testing plan.




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CommitteeStatement:

This statement doesn't belong in Chapter 4, nor is it accurate, therefore it has to be deletedfrom the standard.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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5.1.3

Where all of the following conditions and tests are verified, it shall not be required to test all devices onone individual system used to initiate a common response on other individual systems:

(1) Two or more individual systems are interfaced using an interface device.

(2) The integration of the systems takes place through a single interface.

(3) The interface is programmed to deliver notification whenever any initiating device in a definedcontrol group changes state.

(4) At least one test is conducted by activating each of the initiating devices listed in the control groupand observing the response of the interconnected systems (end-to-end test).

(5) At least one test is conducted by activating an initiating device that is not listed in the control groupand observing the response of the interconnected systems (end-to-end test).

(6) The control group initiating devices have been verified by testing of the individual system inaccordance with the applicable system standard for inspection, testing and maintenance.

(7) For each test, it is verified that the response was in accordance with the functional matrix.




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Delete this entire section and move to Section 5.1.3. This information does not belong in thetest plan section but rather under the test methods.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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5.1.1

This chapter applies shall apply to the method(s) for testing of integrated systems provided for fireprotection or and life safety systems .




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Committee Statement: Chapter applies to the method of testing, not testing itself.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 19-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. 5.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]

]

The risks associated with integrated testing shall be assessed during the planning stage development ofthe test plan.




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CommitteeStatement:

The term "planning stage" is not used in this document. Reviewing the risks during thedevelopment of the test plan is the appropriate location.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 28-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. 5.1.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 43-NFPA 4-2013 [ New Section after 5.1.2.4.3 ]

5.1.3

Where all of the following conditions and tests are verified, it shall not be required to test all devices onone individual system used to initiate a common response on other individual systems:

(1) Two or more individual systems are interfaced using an interface device.

(2) The integration of the systems takes place through a single interface.

(3) The interface is programmed to deliver notification whenever any initiating device in a definedcontrol group changes state.

(4) At least one test is conducted by activating each of the initiating devices listed in the control groupand observing the response of the interconnected systems (end-to-end test).

(5) At least one test is conducted by activating an initiating device that is not listed in the control groupand observing the response of the interconnected systems (end-to-end test).

(6) The control group initiating devices have been verified by testing of the individual system inaccordance with the applicable system standard for inspection, testing and maintenance.

(7) For each test, it is verified that the response was in accordance with the functional matrix.




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Submittal Date: Thu Aug 01 09:43:14 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Text deleted from 4.5.8. More appropriate here.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 26-NFPA 4-2013 [New Section after 5.1.2]

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Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger


Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.



Major error: (3) At least one test is conducted by activating each of the initiating devices listed in the control groupand observing the response of the interconnected systems (end-to-end test). The word "each" is supposed to"one". As written, this is a 100% test, not a control group test. This should be fixed TIA. (???)


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5.2.2.1*

Where approved, test Test scenarios with utilizing a combination of events shall be permitted to includesimulated events to initiate activation activate initiating devices.




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Initiating devices is the proper term, not activation devices. This revision allows for consistencybetween the terminology in this standard and NFPA 72.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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5.2.3

Test scenario events shall demonstrate that all interface devices perform their intended function inaccordance with the approved design or sequence of operation .




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There may be times where there is no "design" as the design was performed some time ago.The addition of "sequence of operation" provides a basis if no design exists.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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5.3 Issues Logs and Corrective Action Reports

5.3.1*

The issues log shall list each separate finding and its corresponding resolution, including dates ofdiscovery and resolution.

5.3.1.1

Corrective action reports shall provide a specific and detailed description of actions taken to remediatefaults, failures, and discrepancies discovered during the testing process.

5.3.1.2

Upon completion of testing, the Integrated Testing Agent shall submit a final test report to the owner andother stakeholders as requested.

5.3.1.3

The final test report shall summarize the results of the integrated testing and shall include issues logsand corrective action reports.




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CommitteeStatement:

This section is redundant with information in Chapter 7. 5.3.1 is covered in 7.2.5 5.3.1.1 iscovered in 7.2.6 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.3 are covered in 7.2.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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6.2.1.1

An initial integrated systems test shall verify the intended operation of all interconnected integratedsystems and functions in accordance with either of the following:

(1) Commissioning plan or, , or

(2) Integrated system test plan




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The test should verify the intended function of integrated systems, not just interconnectedsystems. Interconnected is a subset of integrated.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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6.3.4.1

Where required by the governing laws, codes, regulations, or standards, the integrated system testingplan, including scheduled the integrated testing frequency and a schedule for conducting the tests with aschedule, shall be completed and submitted for approval as specified by the governing authority, codes,regulations, or standards.




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CommitteeStatement:

the Cx plan which includes all decisions made by the Cx team regarding integrated system testingplan, including testing frequencies and schedules does not require AHJ approval. Also, in manycases the AHJ has the opportunity/responsibility to be on the Cx team making those decisions. Inaddition, each AHJ's "approval process" will be very subjective since no guidance has been providedwith regard to what are reasonable and accepatble teseting frequencies for all systems. Resourcesare also very limited today in local jurisdictions and the need for this type of "approval" process maycause serious delays in the process. Lastly, as currently written, it appears that integrated systemtests still could occur prior to and during the approval process. Based on all of these reasons, it doesnot seem appropriate for the AHJ to approve each building’s integrated system test plan.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.


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Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Willse, Peter J.


Frable, David W.

According to my notes and the Technical Committee resolution statement, the second reference to regulationsand laws is redundant and should be deleted. Therefore, the subject section should read as follows: "Whererequired by the governing laws, codes, regulations, or standards, the integrated system testing plan, includingscheduled integrated testing frequency, shall be completed and submitted for approval."

Tabet, Robert J.

Committee action is not consistent with the committee statement. The last part of Section 6.3.4.1 ("as specified bythe governing authority, codes, regulations, or standards") is redundant and should have been deleted.


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6.3.5


In addition to periodic integrated systems testing, integrated system testing shall be performed when anyof the following occurs:

(1) New fire protection or life safety systems are installed and interconnected to integrated into existingfire protection and life safety systems.

(2) Existing fire protection or life safety systems are modified to become part of interconnected systems.

Failures of an individual system(s) interface occurs during routine operation or testing of aninterconnected fire protection and life safety system

Existing fire protection and life safety systems are modified, extended, or reconfigured that affectthe integrated system.

(3) Changes are made to site-specific software for an individual system that affects the operation ofintegrated fire protection and life safety systems. is part of an integrated system.

6.3.5.1

Where a failure of an individual system interface occurs during operation or testing of an integratedsystem, the affected integrated functions shall be required to be re-tested to verify correct operationafter repairs have been made.

6.3.5.2*


Where an individual system that is part of an integrated system is modified, the portions of the integratedsystem affected by the change shall be required to be tested to verify correct operation.




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CommitteeStatement:

The modifications were largely editorial to separate out the the sections addressing thelimitations on testing only affected functions from the body of 6.3.5.

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0 Abstention

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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6.4.1*

Integrated system testing shall be performed in accordance with 6.4.2 through 6.4.3 6.4.7 when any ofthe following occurs:

(1) New fire protection or life safety systems are installed and interconnected to integrated into existingfire protection and life safety systems.

(2) Existing fire protection or life safety systems are modified to become part of an integrated system.

Failures of an individual system interface occurs during operation, testing, or use of an integratedsystem.

Existing individual systems that are part of an integrated system and are modified.

(3) Changes are made to site-specific or executive software for an individual system that is a part of anintegrated system.

6.4.1.1

Where a failure of an individual system interface occurs during operation or testing of an integratedsystem, the affected integrated functions shall be required to be re-tested to verify correct operationafter repairs have been made.

6.4.1.2*


Where an individual system that is part of an integrated system is modified, the portions of the integratedsystem affected by the change shall be required to be tested to verify correct operation.




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Submittal Date: Thu Aug 01 10:15:36 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The modifications were largely editorial to separate out the the sections addressing thelimitations on testing only affected functions from the body of 6.4.1.

ResponseMessage:


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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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6.4.3

All changes to an individual system that are intended to affect the operation of another individual systemshall be tested as required by Section 4.2.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This section is no longer needed based on the revisions to section 6.3.5 and 6.4.1.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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6.4.3*

In addition to known changes, a percentage of 10 percent up to a maximum of 50 devices performing thenon-affected unaffected input functions of each interconnected integrated system that has been changedshall be tested to verify correct operation or non-operation of the other interconnected integrated systems.




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Interconnected is a subset of integrated, therefore integrated is the proper term.

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30 Affirmative All



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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


Leavitt, Russell B.

I agree with the concept but the language is confusing and needs to be revised during the next cycle.


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7.1.2

Documentation required by other approved installation standards referenced in the Basis of Design forthe individual systems that make up the integrated system shall be used as required by those standards.




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CommitteeStatement:

This section implies that a basis of design exists. Many limited integrated systems will not havea basis of design. The intent of the section is still met without the terms.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


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Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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7.1.4

Where required by any design documents or owner requirements, or by other governing laws, codes,regulations, or standards, Upon completion of testing, the integrated testing agent (ITa) shall furnishdocumentation submit a final report to the owner stating that the integrated system has been tested inaccordance with the approved test plan and this standard.




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A final test report should be submitted to the owner at the conclusion of testing regardless ofwhether it is required by codes or standards.

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Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.


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Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



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7.3.3

A copy of the Test Plan required by 6.3 test plan required by 4.5 shall be included in the CompletionDocuments completion documents .




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Committee Statement: Editorial correction to provide the correct section reference.

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Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 30-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. A.1.1.1 ]

A.1.1.1

These requirements include protocol for testing procedures, responsibilities for of various parties,methods and documentation for verifying the operational readiness and sequence of integrated systems.The standard is designed to ensure that interconnected active and passive fire protection and life safetysystems operate as intended. It is not the intent of this standard to require implementation of emergencyresponse procedures, evacuation drills, or other exercises that require facility staff or fire departmentresponse. However, when integrated systems tests are being conducted, it can be an appropriateopportunity to practice emergency procedures or drills.

This standard does not prohibit the owner of the property, building, or individual system, or the owner’sdesignated representative from requiring integrated system testing by design or contract documents.

For some buildings, the integrated system testing requirements of NFPA 4 can be considered satisfied byperforming the acceptance tests and the inspection, testing, and maintenance required by the NFPAstandards for the systems in a building. For example, a simple building less complex system in smallerbuildings with automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems can meet the integrated testing requirements ofNFPA 4 by meeting the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, orNFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.




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The term simple is vague and subjective. This term has been replaced with less complexsystems in small buildings which is more descriptive.

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Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



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A.1.3.1

These systems and equipment can include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Infrastructure supporting the building fire protection and life safety systems within the boundaries ofthe project. Project infrastructure should include those systems and utilities necessary for the supportand operation of the fire protection and life safety systems of the proposed project. Theseinfrastructure items can include the following:

(a) Access roadways for general ingress and egress and those necessary for fire departmentaccess in accordance with local codes, standards, and policies

(b) Utility systems for the provisions of electric power, fuel gas, water, and waste water;communication systems; and any other utility system deemed essential for to the support ofproject operations

(c) On-site combined heat and power generation systems, electric power generation plants orsystems, fuel gas storage facilities, water supply and storage facilities, and environmental orwaste management systems

(2) Fixed fire suppression and control systems

(3) Fire alarm systems

(4) Emergency communications systems (ECS)

(5) Smoke control systems

(6) The emergency power supply and emergency power supply systems serving emergency systems,legally required standby systems, and critical operations systems should be evaluated by the FireCommissioning Agent (FCxA) for integrated testing as a stand-alone life safety system, whether ornot a fire or smoke event is occurring in the building. Normal and emergency standby powersystems including, but not limited, to to, those powering the following:

(a) Smoke control systems

(b) Stair pressurization systems

(c) Smoke-proof enclosure ventilation systems

(d) Electric driven fire pumps

(e) Elevator systems

(f) Fire suppression system controllers

(7) Explosion prevention and control systems

(8) Fire-resistant and smoke-resistant assemblies. Examples include, but are not limited to, floorceilings floor-ceilings and roof decks, doors, windows, barriers, and walls protected by a firestopsystem or device for through-penetrations and membrane penetrations, and other fire and smokecontrol assemblies.

(9) Systems associated with commercial cooking operations

(10) Elevator systems

(11) Means of egress systems and components including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Emergency lighting and exit signs

(b) Major egress components, such as corridors, stairs, ramps, and so forth

(c) Exit path marking systems

(12) Other systems or installations integrated or connected to a fire or life safety system, such as, but notlimited to, access control, critical processes, and hazardous operations


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This added annex information is to make the integrated testing agent aware that the emergencypower supply system, is a stand alone intergrated/interconnect life safety system. It contains switchconnections between individual systems and components required to operate together as a whole toachieve life safety objectives. The emergency power supply system needs to be tested to insure it willprovide illumination and critical power for those who can physically evacuate a building during a lossof utility power, and to provide power to supply critical systems to sustain the lives of those whocannot. The EPSS is required to function whether or not there is a fire or smoke event in the building.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 10-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. A.1.3.1]

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.



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Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 42-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. A.3.3.23.4 ]

A.3.3.25.4 Integrated System.

Integrated systems are made up of individual systems that might be physically connected or might requiremanual operation by a person to achieve integrated operation. An example of an integrated system is afire alarm system, sprinkler system, and elevator system that are interconnected to respond in specificways to specific conditions. Several standards, codes, designers, authorities, and installers are involvedin the individual systems that make up the integrated system.

An integrated system can contain a combination of individual fire protection and life safety systems andother individual systems (i.e., building systems such as elevators, HVAC systems, and automatic doorclosures) that might or might not be physically connected, but that are required to operate together as awhole to achieve overall fire protection and life safety objectives.

For example, a smoke control system is often activated by water flow in a sprinkler system but thesprinkler system is not physically connected to the HVAC system. The physical connection might be fromthe sprinkler system to the fire alarm system and then to the building automation system. Furtherexamples of integrated systems include the need for wall integrity when using total flooding suppressionagents or automatic door closers that are to close upon activation of smoke control systems or stairpressurization systems. See Figure A.3.3.25.4 for examples of integrated systems.

Figure A.3.3.25.4 Integrated System.


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Supplemental Information

File Name Description

NFPA_4_SR42.png Updated Integrated Testing Diagram




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Committee Statement: Revised diagram to be consistent with NFPA 3.

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Howard, III, Eli P.

Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.


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Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger

Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.



I did not see the revised figure in the Terra draft as I did with NFPA 3.

Negative with Comment


As I remember, the diagram that was approved by committee showed 2 way connection between the AutomaticSprinkler and Fire Alarm or Signaling System. This diagram also inaccurately points to a 2 way connection andrefers to it as a one way connection between Fire Alarm or Signaling System and Emergency Comm. System


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Second Revision No. 32-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. A.3.3.26.1.3 ]

A.3.3.26.1.3 Integrated Systems Acceptance Testing.

Acceptance tests are usually conducted upon the completion of new work. However, an existing systemcan be acceptance tested as well to ensure the system performs its intended functions. This is typicallyaccomplished by following acceptance test procedures outlined in the individual system standards. Acompleted installation could be a portion of an overall system. Individual systems acceptance testing isaddressed in the individual installation standards.




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This section was deleted at the first draft meeting and should not be included in the standard.The language shown in section A.3.3.26.1.4 is the language describing integrated system testand should be moved to A.3.3.26.1.3.

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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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A.4.5.1

The documentation for existing systems can be different from that for existing systems than for newsystems and might include past test reports and information about prior editions of applicable standards.For an existing system, the documentation required might include past test reports. In addition,documentation can differ if the systems are being acceptance tested at the same time as the integratedtest testing is performed simultaneously with integrated system testing . Where the individual systemsare acceptance tested prior to the integrated test testing of individual systems occurs prior to integratedsystem testing , the documentation might be required to include copies of the test documentation requiredby the individual standards.




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Editorial revision to clarify the intent of the annex material. The first draft language was confusingand provided no direction for instance where integrated system testing and acceptance testingwere happening simultaneously, which was the purpose of the annex material.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 42-NFPA 4-2013 [Section No. A.4.5.1]

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Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 34-NFPA 4-2013 [ New Section after A.6.3.3 ]

A.6.3.4

The test plan should be agreed upon by all stakeholders and should consider the complexity of theintegrated fire protection, the life safety systems, and the size of the building.




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This annex text was added to correlate with language submitted for PC 47. This languagedescribes the need to address the complexity of the systems when determining test plans andfrequencies.

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Huggins, Roland J.

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Black, Art

Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 39-NFPA 4-2013 [ New Section after A.6.3.3 ]

A.6.3.5.2

It is not the intent of this standard to require complete testing of the entire integrated system when onlya portion of the facility undergoes modification, remodel, refurbishment or tenant improvement work.When only a portion of the facility or integrated system has been modified, only those areas or portionsof the integrated system that have been impacted should be tested.

For example, modifications such as adding a sprinkler to a branch line or replacing a non-addressablesmoke detector would not trigger an integrated system test because the addition of this systemcomponent does not affect the performance of the system interconnection.




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This language mirrors the language added to A.6.4.1.2. This language is applicable to bothsections addressing integrated system testing for existing systems.

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Campbell, Bruce G.

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Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



Willse, Peter J.


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Second Revision No. 38-NFPA 4-2013 [ Section No. A.6.3.5(5) ]

A.6.3.5(3)

Modifications such as adding a sprinkler to a branch line or replacing a smoke detector should nottrigger an integrated system test as the addition of this system component does not affect theperformance of the system interconnection.




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Committee Statement: This text was relocated to A.6.4.1.2 based on the new language added in 6.4.1.2.

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Campbell, Bruce G.

Caputo, Robert G.

Clary, Shane M.


Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.



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Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



Tabet, Robert J.



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A.6.4.1.2

It is not the intent of this standard to require complete testing of the entire integrated system when only aportion of the facility undergoes modification, remodel, refurbishment, or tenant improvement work. Whenonly a portion of the facility or integrated system has been modified, only those areas or portions of theintegrated system that has have been impacted shall should be tested.

For example, modifications such as adding a sprinkler to a branch line or replacing a non-addressablesmoke detector would not trigger an integrated system test because the addition of this systemcomponent does not affect the performance of the system interconnection.




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The term shall has been revised to should and the section has been reassigned to the new6.4.1.2. Annex text from A.6.3.5(5) was also added to this section as it was not attached to theappropriate section.

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Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hague, David R.


Hulett, John L.


Kasiski, Robert

Koffel, William E.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Mathews, Derek D.

Noble, Joe W.

O'Connor, Daniel J.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger



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