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NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, 2012 EditionsCode Update



NFPA 101 and NFPA 99

Agenda

• Review Changes to NFPA 101

• Review Changes to NFPA 99

• CMS Waiver Process

• Questions

NFPA 101 Changes

• 2000 edition, CMS adopted March 2003

• 2003 edition, TDSHS adopted into rules

• 2006 edition

• 2009 edition

• 2012 edition, CMS indicates will adopt this

edition, approved categorical waivers based

on this edition

• 2015 edition

NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 3 Definitions

• Normally Unoccupied Building Service

Equipment Support Area (2012) 3.3.21.6

• Building Rehabilitation (2006)

– New definitions to support new Ch. 43.

• Fire Glazing (2012)

• Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (2006) 3.3.107

– Specific definition* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101


• Ambulatory HC (2003) 3.3.188.1

– More specific definition of incapacity

• Health Care Occupancy (2009) 3.3.188.7

– Added term inpatient basis

• Multiple Occupancy (2003) 3.3.188.11

– Mixed or separated* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101


• Non-Patient-Care Suite (2012) 3.3.272.2

– Suite not for patients, new definition, concept in

2009

• Patient Care Suite (2006) 3.3.272.5

• Patient Care Non-sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.3

– e.g. PACU, treatment

• Patient Care Sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.4

• Stories in Height (2009) 3.3.267* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Chapter 6 Occupancy

• Multiple Occupancy

– Mixed Occupancy

– Separated Occupancy

• Section 6.1.14.1.2

– Separated occupancies cannot share egress

– If shared, then a mixed occupancy* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Exit Enclosures

• Structures supporting stairs within wall

– Section 7.1.3.2.1(6)

– Must be protected with same fire resistance

– Added in 2009

• Existing mechanical room openings to stairs -Categorical Waiver

– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (9)

– No storage, no fuel-fired equipment, must be sprinklered

– Changed in 2003* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Exit Enclosures

• Electrical conduit serving stairs

– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (10)

– Allows communication, PA, security systems in

stairs

– Added in 2009

• Membrane penetrations of exit enclosures

– Section 7.1.3.2.1 (12)

– Added in 2012* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Doors

• Horizontal Sliding Doors

– Section 7.2.1.4.1(4)(c)

– Allowed for < 10 occupants

– Added in 2006

• Electrically controlled egress doors

– Section 7.2.1.5.6

– Hardware on the door to release door


NFPA 101 Changes - Locking

• Access Controlled Locks– Section 7.2.1.6.2(5)

– Manual alarms do not have to release locks

– Section 7.2.1.6.2(7)

– Provided with emergency lighting

• Elevator Lobbies– Section 7.2.1.6.3

– List of 14 items including alarm, communication

– Not allowed in new high-rise

– Added 2009* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Stairs

• Minimum width increase

– Section 7.2.2.2.1.2

– 56 in. minimum when total occupants ≥ 2000

– Added 2006

• Stair Identification

– Section 7.2.2.5.4

– Applies to 3 or more stories for new

– Signage with floor information and level of discharge

– Revised 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Stairs

• Exit Stair Path Markings

– Section 7.2.2.5.5

– Photoluminescent markings. Not currently

required by any section


NFPA 101 Changes – Occupant Load

• Storage in other than storage/mercantile

– Table 7.3.1.2

– Changed from probable load to 500 sf/person

– Changed in 2006* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Number of Exits

• Electrical Spaces > 600 V

– Section 7.4.2

– Comply with NFPA 70


NFPA 101 Changes – Egress Illumination

• Motion Sensor Activated Lighting

– Section 7.8.1.2.2(5)

– New requirement to be activated by fire alarm

– Added 2012

• Lighting in New Stairs

– Section 7.8.1.3.1

– Minimum light 108 lux (10 ft-candle)

– 10 times previous requirement


NFPA 101 Changes – Emergency Lighting

• Function testing

– Section 7.9.3.1.1

– This option requires 3 week to 5 week range,

rather than monthly* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes

• Normally Unoccupied Building Service

Equipment Support Areas

– Section 7.13

– For areas greater than 45,000 sf (non AS) and

greater than 90,000 sf (AS)

• Minimum clear path width 28 in.

• Clear height egress path 6 ft. 8 in.

• Two exits

• Exit signage and lighting* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Fire Protection

• Fire protection rated glazing marking/label– Section 8.3.3.12

– Requires specific labeling on every glass piece

– Required for wired glass

– Added 2003

• Inspection of Dampers – Categorical Waiver– Section 8.5.5.4.2

– Allows 1 and 6 year interval for dampers (NFPA 80/105)


NFPA 101 Changes - Generators

• Updated Reference to NFPA 110 – Categorical

Waiver

– Section 9.1.3.1

– 2010:110 allows reduction in annual testing times

• Monitored by fire alarm

– Section 9.1.3.2

– Controllers monitored for running, fault, and switch

in non-auto position


NFPA 101 Changes – Fire Alarm

• Smoke detectors at equipment

– Section 9.6.1.8.1

– Required at FA control unit, NAC power supplies,

transmitting equipment* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Suppression ITM

• Updated reference document NFPA 25 - 2011

• Categorical Waiver

– Section 9.5

– Reduce to monthly electric fire pump test

– Reduce to semi-annual flow alarm tests* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Interior Finish

• Existing finish > 1/28 in. – CMS Clarification

– Section 10.2.1.3

– Allows for existing finishes without documentation

– Added 2012

• Bulletin boards, posters, paper

– Section 10.2.5.3

– Allows 20% of wall covering

– Increase from 10% general incidental finish


NFPA 101 Changes – High Rise

• Standby Power

– Section 11.8.2.5.4

– Added jockey pump and air compressors for dry

and preaction sprinkler systems to be connected


NFPA 101 Changes – Health Care General

• Contiguous Facilities

– Section 18/19.1.3.4.2

– Allows inpatients capable of self preservation to use contiguous facilities

– Added 2012

• Construction Type

– Section 18.1.3.5

– Minimum type is based on entire building height, not just highest HC floor


NFPA 101 Changes – HC Locking

• Security needs locking arrangement – Categorical Waiver– Section 18/19.1.1.1.7

– Section 18/19.2.2.2.5.2

– Allows for locking for security needs where previously only for clinical needs

– List of requirements including complete SD, staff unlocking, FA disabling the locks, power fail safe

– Added 2009

• Delayed Egress– Section 18/19.2.2.2.4(2)

– Removed one lock in a path of egress limitation


NFPA 101 Changes – Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4

• Wall mounted projections – Clarification– 6 in. or less above 38 in.

– Noncontinuous

– Added 2006/Revised 2012

• Wheeled Equipment – Categorical Waiver– Must maintain 5 ft.

– Fire plan to relocate

– Limited to:• Equipment/carts in use

• Emergency equipment not in use

• Lift and transport


NFPA 101 Changes – Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4

• Fixed furniture – Categorical Waiver– Min. 8 ft corridor

– Permanently affixed

– 6 ft. clear

– One side only

– Area less than 50 sq ft

– Separated by 10 ft

– Direct supervision or Corridor SD

– Does not block equipment


NFPA 101 Changes – Exit

• Travel Distance

– Section 18.2.5.3

– Added a common path of travel limitation of

100 ft to an exit access door* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Suites 18/19.2.5.7

• Construction

– Must meet the requirements of corridor

construction

• Exit Access – Categorical Waiver

– One directly to a corridor

– If two required, can be through another suite

– If two required, can be directly to a stair/exit* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101


• Travel Distance

– Patient care

• Exit access – 100 ft

• Exit – 200 ft

• No more intervening room limitation

– Non Patient Care

• Based on primary use

• E.g. pharmacy would be 200 ft to exit* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101


• Size

– Sleeping

• Increase to 7,500 sq ft

• Increase to 10,000 if direct supervision and complete

SD coverage

– Non-sleeping

• 10,000 sq ft

– Non-patient-care

• No limitation* Note all code references are 2012 Edition NFPA 101

NFPA 101 Changes – Special Hazards

• Cooking Equipment – Categorical Waiver– Section 18.3.2.5

– Added 2012

• Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers– Section 18.3.2.6

– Update of previous

• Direct Vent Gas and Solid Fuel Fireplaces –Categorical Waiver– Section 18.5.2.3


NFPA 101 Changes – Corridors

• Powered Doors– Section 18/19.3.6.3.7

– Do not have to latch if door can hold 5 lbf

– E.g. suite doors

– Added 2009

• Roller Latches– Section 18/19.3.6.9

– Still not allowed except in acute psych settings

– Must maintain hold at 5 lbf


NFPA 101 Changes – Smoke Compartments

• Mechanical Floors

– Section 18/19.3.7.2(5)

– No smoke barrier required

– 2 hr separation

– Added 2012

• Cross Corridor Single Leaf Door

– Section 18/19.3.7.7

– If not in required means of egress


NFPA 101 Changes – Operations

• Furnishings/Decorations – Categorical

Waiver

– Section 18/19.7.5

– Allows for curtains

– Combustible decorations

• up to 30% if AS

• Up to 50% in Patient Rooms with AS


NFPA 101 Changes – Operations

• Recycle Containers – Categorical Waiver

– Section 18/19.7.5.7.2

– Maximum 96 gal

– FM Approved container

– > 96 gal in rated room


NFPA 101 Changes – Existing High-Rise

• Retrofit Sprinkler

– Section 19.4.2

– 12 years to install upon adoption of LSC


NFPA 99 – 2012 Changes

• Changed from Occupancy Based

Requirements to Risk-Based

• Eliminated Occupancy Chapters

• Risk to Patient Defined by Category

• New Chapters on IT, Communications

Systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Security

Management, and Features of Fire Protection


• Facility Governing Body to Designate:

– Patient Care Rooms

• Critical Care

• General Care

• Basic Care

• Support

– Anesthetizing Locations

– Wet Procedure Locations


• Med Gas Master Alarm – Categorical Waiver

– Section 5.1.9.2

– Two panels

– Can use computer system for one panel per

5.1.9.4

• Relative Humidity – Categorical Waiver

– Section 9.3.1.1

– ASHRAE 170 2008


• Fire Protection Features Chapter 15

– Allows NFPA 30 and 45 to outline requirements

for labs and flammable storage

– Eliminates OR smoke removal

– Eliminates sprinklers in small closets 15.8.1.3

– Recognizes compact mobile storage

CMS Waivers

• 6-year damper testing

– Memo 10-04-LSC

• Wall mounted projections

– Memo 10-18-LSC

• Exist Interior Finish Documentation < 1/28 in.

– Memo 11-07-LSC

• Wheeled Equipment/Fixed Furniture

– Memo 12-21-LSC

CMS Waivers

• Kitchen Equipment

– Memo 12-21-LSC

• Fireplaces

– Memo 12-21-LSC

• Furnishings/Decorations

– Memo 12-21-LSC

• Relative Humidity

– Memo 13-25-LSC

CMS Waivers

• Med Gas Master Alarms

– Memo 13-58-LSC

• Openings in Exit Enclosures

– Memo 13-58-LSC

• Emergency Generator Testing

– Memo 13-58-LSC

• Door Locking

– Memo 13-58-LSC

CMS Waivers

• Suite Exiting

– Memo 13-58-LSC

• Suppression System Testing

– Memo 13-58-LSC

• Clean/Recycling Waste Containers

– Memo 13-58-LSC

CMS Waivers - Documentation

• CMS

– Document which waivers using

– Present to Surveyor prior to start of survey

– ASHE recommends letter signed by CEO/Safety Committee

• Joint Commission

– Life Safety Issues documented in electronic BBI

– EC issues (e.g. generators, med gas alarms) documented in Safety Committee meeting minutes

– Notify Surveyor at start of Survey



Thank You!

Questions?

Robert S. Hicks, PE

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection /Life Safety

ccrd partners

Houston, Texas

[email protected]

713.229.7430

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