NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Code (FCC-AAA) - National Fire

1NFPA 1-2015 PRE-FIRST DRAFT MEETING MINUTES May 10-11, 2012
Embassy Suites Chicago – Schaumburg/Woodfield Schaumburg, Illinois
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Jeffrey Collins at 8:30 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
NAME REPRESENTING Jeffrey Collins, Chair NFPA Fire Service Section Scott Adams, Principal Western Fire Chiefs Association Tony Apfelbeck, Principal NFPA Architects, Engineers, & Building
Officials Section Carl Baldassarra, Principal The RJA Group, Inc. Jim Budzinski, Principal International Association of Fire Chiefs Kenneth Bush, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Sean DeCrane, Principal City of Cleveland-Division of Fire Keith Farmer, Principal The DuPont Company, Inc. Sam Francis, Principal American Wood Council Reinhard Hanselka, Principal aidi, Inc. Jeffrey Hugo, Alt. to W. Waggoner National Fire Sprinkler Association Robert James, Principal Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. James Lathrop, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc. Valeriano Martin, Principal Western Fire Chiefs Association Morton Myers, Alt. to V. Martin Western Fire Chiefs Association Steven Orlowski, Principal National Association of Home Builders James Peterkin, Principal NFPA Health Care Section John Sharry, Principal Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Catherine Stashak, Principal Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
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J. Tidwell, Principal Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association Randolph Tucker, Principal ccrd partners Peter Willse, Principal XL Global Asset Protection Services Kenneth Wood, Alt. to C. Stashak Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Gregory Harrington, Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association
Kristin Bigda GUESTS
NFPA Jack Chartier Rhode Island State Fire Marshal Jim Dolan NFPA Brandon Ekberg M+W Group Ronald Farr UL Regulatory Services Scott Laramee Aon Fire Protection Engineering Jack McNamara Bosch/NEMA Kelly Nicolello Alaska State Fire Marshal
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT (NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED)
NAME REPRESENTING John Devlin Aon Fire Protection Engineering Robert Fash Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Thomas Jaeger Jaeger and Associates, LLC Richard Kraus American Petroleum Institute Wayne Moore Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Joseph Navarra Edison Electric Institute Tony Sanfilippo (Voting Alt.) International Fire Marshals Association Rick Thornberry Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment &
Control
3. Approval of previous meeting minutes. The December 14-15, 2010 meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
4. Chair’s report – J. Collins.
i) The chair welcomed and thanked the committee members present for attending, and indicated the purpose of the meeting was to commence initial preparations for the 2015 edition of NFPA 1, Fire Code, which is in the 2014 Annual Revision Cycle.
ii) Thanked the committee for the notes of support and congratulations following his appointment, and recognized Ron Farr for his service to the committee as the previous chair.
iii) Provided an overview of his background with the committee and indicated he is privileged to serve as chair.
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5. Review of new NFPA codes and standards development process – G. Harrington. Staff presented an overview of the new standards development process. Committees will no longer be balloted on every action taken at a meeting. Instead, only changes to the code that are approved at the meeting will be balloted. Committee members are encouraged to review the details on the new process at: www.nfpa.org/regs. (See attachment Page 5 for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.)
6. NFPA 1 fire flow requirements – A. Apfelbeck. TC member A. Apfelbeck led a
discussion on NFPA 1 fire flow provisions: i) Provided the history of fire flow requirements in NFPA 1; previously were
located in an annex as advisory material, moved into the body of the Code in the 2009 edition.
ii) A TIA request was processed in March 2012, and subsequently not issued, regarding required fire flow for open parking structures.
iii) A motion passed directing staff to pursue a Code Fund project through the Fire Protection Research Foundation to evaluate the needed fire flow methodology prescribed by NFPA 1. Staff noted that the next round of Code Fund projects will be awarded in 2013, so any results will not be in time to be incorporated into the 2015 edition.
iv) A motion passed to establish a task group on fire flow requirements. See attachment Page 21 for the Fire Flow Task Group roster.
7. Miscellaneous NFPA 1 issues. The issues identified in Agenda Item 7 were delegated to
the applicable task groups for review, with the exception of Sub-item (vi) (see Item 8 below).
8. TC on Fire Code representation on the TC on Pyrotechnics – J. Collins. The Chair noted that he served as the TC on Fire Code representative on the TC on Pyrotechnics (PYR) until 2010; a replacement was not subsequently appointed. Carl Baldassarra volunteered to serve as the NFPA 1 committee rep on PYR and will submit an application accordingly. Staff will coordinate with the PYR staff liaison. (Cathy Stashak volunteered to serve as Alternate, but it was subsequently determined that both the Principal and Alternate members must have the same interest classification.)
9. NFPA 1 task group breakout sessions. The committee broke into task groups to review the items in Agenda Item 7 and develop draft First Revisions on those and other issues as needed. It is noted that Task Group 4 (Performance Based Option) was merged with Task Group 1 (Parts I & II). The task group chairs are identified as follows, and the complete rosters are included in the attachment Page 21: • Task Group 1 (Parts I & II – Chs. 1-19) – R. Tucker (Chair) • Task Group 2 (Part III – Chs. 20-39) – K. Bush (Chair) • Task Group 3 (Parts IV, V and VI – Chs. 40-73) – C. Stashak (Chair) • Fire Hydrant Task Group (Annex E) – A. Apfelbeck (Chair)
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10. NFPA 1 task group reports. The respective task group chairs presented their reports. Numerous draft First Revisions were developed, which will be reviewed by the full committee at its upcoming First Draft Meeting. (See attachment Page 22.)
11. Other business. There was no other business.
12. Schedule next meeting. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 17-19, 2012, at a location to be determined. A three-day meeting is planned due to introduction of the new codes and standards development process.
13. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM, May 11, 2012.
Minutes prepared by: Gregory Harrington, P.E., Staff Liaison
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Public Comment Closing Date: May 3, 2013 Second Draft Meeting: By October 18, 2013 Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: Nov. 29, 2013 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: January 3, 2014
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20-39)
VI (Chs. 40-73)
Cathy Stashak, Chair
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR6 (1.7.6 (New) ) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 1.7.6 Reliance on Other Enforcement Officials. 1.7.6.1* The AHJ is authorized to rely on plan reviews, inspections, opinions and approvals rendered by other
enforcement officials in determining compliance with this code. 1.7.6.2 When the AHJ relies on inspections, plan reviews, opinions and approvals rendered by other enforcement
officials in determining compliance with this Code, the other enforcement officials shall be deemed to be acting as agents under their own authority and not as agents of the AHJ enforcing this Code. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR17 (3.3.80 Corrosive Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 3.3.80* Corrosive Material. A chemical that causes visible destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, living tissues
by chemical action at the site of contact. [400, 2013] Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR19 (3.3.173.3 Hazardous Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 3.3.173.3 Hazardous Material. A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard material or a health
hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in usable or waste condition. [400, 2013] (See also 3.3.173.5, Health Hazard Material, and 3.3.173.11, Physical Hazard Material.)
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR20 (3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 3.3.173.6* Highly Toxic Material. A material that produces a lethal dose or lethal concentration that falls within any of
following categories: (1) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 50 mg/kg or less of body weight when administered orally to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each; (2) a chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD50) of 200 mg/kg or less of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24 hours, or less if death occurs within 24 hours, with the bare skin of albino rabbits weighing between 2 kg and 3 kg each or albino rats weighing 200 g to 300 g each; (3) a chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC50) in air of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 mg/L or less of mist, fume, or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour, or less if death occurs within 1 hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 g and 300 g each. [400, 2013]
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Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR23 (3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 3.3.173.8* Incompatible Material. Materials that, when in contact with each other, have the potential to react in a
manner that generates heat, fumes, gases or by-products that are hazardous to life or property. [400, 2013]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR24 (3.3.173.11 Physical Hazard Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 3.3.173.11 Physical Hazard Material. A chemical or substance classified as a combustible liquid, explosive,
flammable cryogen, flammable gas, flammable liquid, flammable solid, organic peroxide, oxidizer, oxidizing cryogen, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive), or water-reactive material. [400, 2013]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR8 (11.1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 11.1 Electrical Fire Safety. 11.1.1 General. Section 11.1 shall apply to new, existing, permanent, or temporary electrical appliances, equipment,
fixtures, or wiring. 11.1.1.1 Existing installations shall be permitted to be continued in use provided the lack of conformity does not
present an imminent hazard danger. 11.1.2* Permanent Wiring, Fixtures and Equipment. All electrical appliances, fixtures, equipment, or wiring shall be
installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 11.1.2.1 All new electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code. 11.1.2.2 Unless determined to present an imminent danger, existing electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and
equipment shall be permitted to be maintained in accordance with the edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, in effect at the time of the installation. 11.1.2.3 In those situations where the AHJ determines that the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the
AHJ shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of the current edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger. 11.1.3 Permanent wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70. 11.1.4 11.1.2.4 Permanent wiring abandoned in place shall be tagged or otherwise identified at its termination and
junction points as “Abandoned in Place” or removed from all accessible areas and insulated from contact with other live electrical wiring or devices.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR11 (11.2) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 11.2* Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning. 11.2.1 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Ventilating Ductwork, and Related Equipment. 11.2.1.1 Air-conditioning, heating, ventilating ductwork, and related equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A,
Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, or NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, as applicable, unless such installations are approved existing installations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service. [101:9.2.1] 11.2.1.2 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the referenced editions of NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, or NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning System, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger. 11.2.2 Ventilating or Heat-Producing Equipment. 11.2.2.1 Ventilating or heat-producing equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems
for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances; NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment; NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; or NFPA 70, as applicable, unless such installations are approved existing installations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service. [101:9.2.2] 11.2.2.2 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the current editions of NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances; NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment; or NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR12 (11.4) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 11.4* Utilities Fuel Gas Equipment and Piping. Equipment using fuel gas and related gas piping shall be installed
in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. (See Chapter 69 for LP-Gas fuel supply and storage installations.) 11.4.1 Existing installations shall be permitted to be continued in service, subject to approval by the AHJ. Unless
determined to present an imminent danger, existing fuel gas and related gas piping shall be permitted to be maintained in accordance with the editions of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, in effect at the time of the installation. 11.4.2 In those situations where the AHJ determines that the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the
AHJ shall be permitted to apply retroactively any portions of the current editions of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, or NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger. 11.4.2 11.4.3 Aboveground gas meters, regulators, and piping exposed to vehicular damage shall be protected in
accordance with 60.5.1.9.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR16 (11.12.1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 11.12.1 General. 11.12.1.1 New photovoltaic systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 11.10, Section 11.12 and NFPA 70. 11.12.1.2 Unless determined to present an imminent danger, existing photovoltaic systems shall be permitted to be
maintained in accordance with the editions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and this Code in effect at the time of the installation. 11.12.2.3 Where the AHJ determines the existing situation constitutes an imminent danger, the AHJ shall be permitted
to apply retroactively any portions of the referenced editions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and this Code deemed appropriate to correct the imminent danger. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR1 (30.3) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 30.3 Operational Requirements. Operations conducted in motor fuel dispensing facilities and repair garages shall
comply with Section 42.7. 30.3.1 Dispensing from a Tank That Does Not Exceed 120 Gal (454 L) and from Containers Inside Buildings.
Dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids from a tank not exceeding 120 gal (454 L) capacity and from containers in a motor fuel dispensing facility or in a repair garage building shall meet the requirements of 30.3.1.1 and 30.3.1.2. (See 4.3.9 of NFPA 30A for storage quantity limitations.) [30A:9.2.4] 30.3.1.1 Not more than one container of Class I liquid shall be permitted to be provided with a dispensing pump
inside a building at any one time. The number of tanks or containers of Class II or Class IIIA liquids fitted for dispensing at any one time shall not be limited, except as provided for in 4.3.9.2 of NFPA 30A. The number of tanks or containers of Class IIIB liquids fitted for dispensing at any one time shall not be limited. [30A:9.2.4.1] 30.3.1.2 Class I, Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall not be dispensed by applying pressure to tanks or containers.
Listed pumps that take suction through the top of the tank or container or listed self-closing faucets shall be used. [30A:9.2.4.2] 30.3.2 Basic Fire Control. 30.3.2.1 Sources of Ignition. Smoking materials, including matches and lighters, shall not be used within 20 ft (6 m) of
areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems of internal combustion engines, or receiving or dispensing of Class I and Class II liquids. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation except for emergency generators, pumps, and so forth, where continuing operation is essential. [30A:9.2.5.1] 30.3.2.2 Fire Extinguishers. Each motor fuel dispensing facility or repair garage shall be provided with fire
extinguishers installed, inspected, and maintained as required by Section 13.6. Extinguishers for outside motor fuel dispensing areas shall be provided according to the extra (high) hazard requirements for Class B hazards, except that the maximum travel distance to an 80 B:C extinguisher shall be permitted to be 100 ft (30.48 m). [30A:9.2.5.2] 30.3.2.3 Fire Suppression Systems. Where required, automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed in
accordance with the appropriate NFPA standard, manufacturers’ instructions, and the listing requirements of the systems. [30A:9.2.5.3] 30.3.3 Waste Handling. 30.3.3.1 Crankcase drainings and waste liquids shall not be dumped into sewers, into streams, or on the ground.
They shall be stored in approved tanks or containers outside any building, or in tanks installed in accordance with Chapters 4 and 5 of NFPA 30A, until removed from the premises. Exception: As provided for in 4.3.9.3 of NFPA 30A. [30A:9.2.6.1] 30.3.3.2 The contents of oil separators and traps of floor drainage systems shall be collected at sufficiently frequent
intervals to prevent oil from being carried into sewers. [30A:9.2.6.2] 30.3.4 Housekeeping. The dispensing area and the area within any dike shall be kept free of vegetation, debris, and
any other material that is not necessary to the proper operation of the motor fuel dispensing facility. [30A:9.2.7] 30.3.5 Fire Doors. Fire doors shall be kept unobstructed at all times. Appropriate signs and markings shall be used.
[30A:9.2.8]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3 to eliminate overlap between Chapters 30 and 42.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR2 (34.4.4) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 34.4.4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 34.4.4.1 Flammable Storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept in flammable liquid storage cabinets,
in cutoff rooms, or in detached buildings. 34.4.4.2 Protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 6660.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3 to eliminate conflict between Chapters 34 and 66.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR3 (Chapter 35) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: Chapter 35 Animal Housing Facilities 35.1 General. Animal housing facilities shall comply with NFPA 150, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal
Housing Facilities, and this chapter. 35.2 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1.12.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 2. Many jurisdictions that adopt NFPA 1 delete Ch. 35 via amendment. The requirements of NFPA 150 are beyond the scope of NFPA 1.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR4 (42.2.1.1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 42.2.1.1 New and existing automotive service stations, service stations located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle
service stations as well as the refueling Fueling processes at these facilities automotive service stations, service stations located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle service stations shall comply with NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, and Sections 42.2 through 42.8. (For repair garages, see Chapter 30.) Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3. Ch. 42 applies to fueling processes and not facilities. The deleted language is covered by Ch. 30.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR5 (42.6) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 42.6 Building Construction Requirements. Section 42.6 shall apply to the The construction of buildings and
portions of buildings that are motor fuel dispensing facilities or repair garages shall comply with Chapter 30. [30A:7.1] 42.6.1 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities. 42.6.1.1 Occupancy Classification. The occupancy classification of a motor fuel dispensing facility that is located
inside a building or structure shall be a special purpose industrial occupancy as defined in NFPA 101. [30A:7.3.1] 42.6.1.2 Means of Egress. In a motor fuel dispensing facility that is located inside a building or structure, the required
number, location, and construction of means of egress shall meet all applicable requirements for special purpose industrial occupancies, as set forth in NFPA 101. [30A:7.3.3] 42.6.1.3 Drainage. Where Class I or Class II liquids are dispensed, provisions shall be made to prevent spilled liquids
from flowing into the interior of buildings. Such provisions shall be made by grading driveways, raising door sills, or other equally effective means. [30A:7.3.4] 42.6.1.4 Fixed Fire Protection. 42.6.1.4.1* For an unattended, self-serve, motor fuel dispensing facility, additional fire protection shall be provided
where required by the AHJ. [30A:7.3.5.1] 42.6.1.4.2 Where required, an automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in accordance with the
appropriate NFPA standard, manufacturer's instructions, and the listing requirements of the systems. [30A:7.3.5.2] 42.6.1.5 Fuel Dispensing Areas Inside Buildings. 42.6.1.5.1 The fuel dispensing area shall be separated from all other portions of the building by walls, partitions,
floors, and floor–ceiling assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. [30A:7.3.6.1] 42.6.1.5.2 Interior finish shall be of noncombustible materials or of approved limited-combustible materials, as
defined in NFPA 220. [30A:7.3.6.2] 42.6.1.5.3 Door and window openings in fire-rated interior walls shall be provided with listed fire doors having a fire
protection rating of not less than 1½ hours. Doors shall be self-closing. They shall be permitted to remain open during normal operations if they are designed to close automatically in a fire emergency by means of listed closure devices. Fire doors shall be installed in accordance with Section 12.4. They shall be kept unobstructed at all times. [30A:7.3.6.3] 42.6.1.5.4 Openings for ducts in fire-rated interior partitions and walls shall be protected by listed fire dampers.
Openings for ducts in fire-rated floor or floor–ceiling assemblies shall be protected with enclosed shafts. Enclosure of shafts shall be with wall or partition assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Openings for ducts into enclosed shafts shall be protected with listed fire dampers. [30A:7.3.6.4] 42.6.1.5.5 The fuel dispensing area shall be located at street level, with no dispenser located more than 50 ft (15 m)
from the vehicle exit to, or entrance from, the outside of the building. [30A:7.3.6.5] 42.6.1.5.6 The fuel dispensing area shall be limited to that required to serve not more than four vehicles at one time.
Exception: At a fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facility inside a building, where only Class II and Class III liquids are dispensed, the number of vehicles serviced at any one time shall be permitted to be increased to 12. [30A:7.3.6.6] 42.6.1.5.7* A mechanical exhaust system that serves only the fuel dispensing area shall be provided. This system
shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) The system shall be interlocked with the dispensing system so that airflow is established before any dispensing device can operate. Failure of airflow shall automatically shut down the dispensing system. (2) The exhaust system shall be designed to provide air movement across all portions of the floor of the fuel dispensing area and to prevent the flowing of ignitible vapors beyond the dispensing area. (3) Exhaust inlet ducts shall not be less than 3 in. (76 mm) or more than 12 in. (305 mm) above the floor. Exhaust ducts shall not be located in floors or penetrate the floor of the dispensing area. Exhaust ducts shall discharge to a safe location outside the building. (4) The exhaust system shall provide ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 ft3/min/ft2 (0.3 m3/min/m2) of floor area, based on the fuel dispensing area. (5) The exhaust system shall meet all applicable requirements of NFPA 91. Exception: The provisions of 42.6.1.5.7 shall not apply to a fuel dispensing area located inside a building if two or more sides of the dispensing area are open to the building exterior. [30A:7.3.6.7] 42.6.1.5.8 The floor of the dispensing area shall be liquidtight. Where Class I liquids are dispensed, provisions shall
be made to prevent spilled liquids from flowing out of the fuel dispensing area and into other areas of the building by
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 means of curbs, scuppers, special drainage systems, or other means acceptable to the AHJ. [30A:7.3.6.8] 42.6.1.5.9* Oil drainage systems shall be equipped with approved oil/water traps or separators if they connect to
public sewers or discharge into public waterways. [30A:7.3.6.9] 42.6.2* Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning. 42.6.2.1* Forced air heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating systems serving a fuel dispensing area inside a building
or a repair garage shall not be interconnected with any such systems serving other occupancies in the building. Such systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A. [30A:7.5.1] 42.6.2.2 Return air openings in areas of repair garages used for the repair or servicing of vehicles or in a fuel
dispensing area shall be not less than 18 in. (455 mm) above floor level measured to the bottom of the openings. [30A:7.5.2] 42.6.2.3 Combined ventilation and heating systems shall not recirculate air from areas that are below grade level.
[30A:7.5.3] 42.6.2.4 Exhaust duct openings shall be located so that they effectively remove vapor accumulations at floor level
from all parts of the floor area. [30A:7.5.4] 42.6.3 Heat-Producing Appliances. 42.6.3.1 Heat-producing appliances shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of 42.6.3. They shall be
permitted to be installed in the conventional manner except as provided in 42.6.3. [30A:7.6.1] 42.6.3.2 Heat-producing appliances shall be of an approved type. Solid fuel stoves, improvised furnaces,
salamanders, or space heaters shall not be permitted in areas of repair garages used for repairing or servicing of vehicles or in a fuel dispensing area. Exception No. 1: Unit heaters, when installed in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 30A, need not meet this requirement. Exception No. 2: Heat-producing equipment for any lubrication room or service room where there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I or Class II liquids or LP-Gas, when installed in accordance with Chapter 7 of NFPA 30A, need not meet this requirement. [30A:7.6.2] 42.6.3.3 Heat-producing appliances shall be permitted to be installed in a special room that is separated from areas
that are classified as Division 1 or Division 2, in accordance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 30A, by walls that are constructed to prevent the transmission of vapors, that have a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour, and that have no openings in the walls that lead to a classified area within 8 ft (2.4 m) of the floor. Specific small openings through the wall, such as for piping and electrical conduit, shall be permitted, provided the gaps and voids are filled with a fire-resistant material to resist transmission of vapors. All air for combustion purposes shall be taken from outside the building. This room shall not be used for storage of combustible materials, except for fuel storage as permitted by the standards referenced in 42.6.3.9. [30A:7.6.3] 42.6.3.4 Heat-producing appliances using gas or oil fuel shall be permitted to be installed in a lubrication or service
room where there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I liquids, including the open draining of automotive gasoline tanks, provided the bottom of the combustion chamber is at least 18 in. (455 mm) above the floor and the appliances are protected from physical damage. [30A:7.6.4] 42.6.3.5 Heat-producing appliances using gas or oil fuel listed for use in garages shall be permitted to be installed in
lubrication rooms, service rooms, or fuel dispensing areas where Class I liquids are dispensed or transferred, provided the equipment is installed at least 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor. [30A:7.6.5] 42.6.3.6* Where major repairs are conducted on CNG-fueled vehicles or LNG-fueled vehicles, open flame heaters or
heating equipment with exposed surfaces having a temperature in excess of 750°F (399°C) shall not be permitted in areas subject to ignitible concentrations of gas. [30A:7.6.6] 42.6.3.7 Electrical heat-producing appliances shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of NFPA 30A. [30A:7.6.7] 42.6.3.8 Fuels used shall be of the type and quality specified by the manufacturer of the heating appliance.
Crankcase drainings shall not be used in oil-fired appliances, unless the appliances are specifically approved for such use. [30A:7.6.8] 42.6.3.9 Heat-producing appliances shall be installed to meet the requirements of NFPA 31, NFPA 54, NFPA 82,
NFPA 90A, and NFPA 211 as applicable, except as hereinafter specifically provided. [30A:7.6.9]
Statement: DRAFT FR - Joint recommendation of Task Groups 2 and 3. The proposed revision eliminates duplicate language already contained in Chapter 30. The scope of Chapter 42 is limited to refueling processes; building construction requirements are more appropriately contained in Chapter 30.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR26 (53.2.1.1.2) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: 53.2.1.1.2 Manual Operation. Where required by the code official AHJ, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of
manual operation.
Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3. Replaces the term 'code official', which is not defined, the term 'AHJ'.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR7 (A.1.7.6.1 (New) ) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.1.7.6.1 The AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications, licensure, or legal
authority to enforce all of the provisions and subject matter contained therein. As an example, Chapter 11 contains references to codes and standards that regulate specific building sub-systems. These sub-systems could be regulated by electrical, mechanical, plumbing or other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the sub-system. This paragraph authorizes the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on the opinion and authority of these specialty enforcement officials in order to determine compliance. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR18 (A.3.3.80 Corrosive Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.3.3.80 Corrosive Material. A chemical is considered to be corrosive if, when tested on the intact skin of albino
rabbits by the method described in Appendix A to 49 CFR 173, it destroys or changes irreversibly the structure of the tissue at the site of contact following an exposure period of 4 hours. This term does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces. [400, 2013] Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 3 for correlation with NFPA 400.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR21 (A.3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.3.3.173.6 Highly Toxic Material. While categorization is basically simple in application, the degree of hazard
depends on many variables that should be carefully considered individually and in combination. Some examples include the following: (1) Materials wherein the highly toxic component or mixtures thereof are inextricably bound and cannot be released so there is little or no potential for exposure (2) Nonfriable solid hazardous materials existing in product forms and in the demonstrated absence of inhalable particles that might not present the same inhalation hazard as the chemical components existing in a friable state (3) Mixtures of highly toxic materials with ordinary materials, such as water, that might not warrant classification as highly toxic Any hazard evaluation that is required for the precise categorization of highly toxic material is required to be performed by experienced, technically competent persons. [400, 2013]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR22 (A.3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.3.3.173.8 Incompatible Material. Information on incompatible materials can be found in material safety data sheets
(MSDS) or manufacturers’ product bulletins. [400, 2013]
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR25 (A.3.3.173.14 Unstable (Reactive) Material) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.3.3.173.14 Unstable (Reactive) Material. Unstable (reactive) material is classified as follows:
(1) Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are readily capable of detonation, explosive decomposition, or explosive reaction at normal temperatures and pressures and include, among others, materials that are sensitive to localized thermal or mechanical shock at normal temperatures and pressures. (2) Class 3 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are capable of detonation, explosive decomposition, or explosive reaction, but that require a strong initiating source or that must be heated under confinement before initiation, and include, among others, materials that are sensitive to thermal or mechanical shock at elevated temperatures and pressures. (3) Class 2 unstable (reactive) materials are those that readily undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures and include, among others, materials that exhibit an exotherm at temperatures less than or equal to 30°F (1°C) when tested by differential scanning calorimetry. (4) Class 1 unstable (reactive) materials are those that, in themselves, are normally stable, but that can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures and include among others, materials that change or decompose on exposure to air, light, or moisture and that exhibit an exotherm at temperatures greater than 30°F (1°C), but less than or equal to 57°F (14°C), when tested by differential scanning calorimetry. [400, 2013]
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR9 (A.11.1.2 (New) ) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.11.1.2 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of 11.1.2. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the electrical sub-system. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR10 (A.11.2 (New) ) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.11.2 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of 11.2.1. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the mechanical sub-system. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.4. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the gas sub-system. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.11. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the medical gas and vacuum sub-system. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
Report on First Revisions Proposals – June 2014 NFPA 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 FR15 (A.11.12 (New) ) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee Fire Code Recommendation: A.11.12 In some jurisdictions, the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 may not have the technical expertise, required certifications,
licensure, or legal authority to enforce the provisions of Section 11.12. However, the provision of 1.7.6 allows the AHJ enforcing NFPA 1 to rely on plan reviews, inspections, approvals and opinions rendered by other specialty enforcement officials with technical expertise or legal authority in the specific area of the photovoltaic sub-system. Statement: DRAFT FR - Recommendation of Task Group 1 addressing enforcement of Chapter 11 requirements.
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