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ROC MEETING AGENDA Building Code – Life Safety Technical Committee on

Fundamentals Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, LA

1. Call to Order. Call meeting to order by Chair Wayne (Chip) Carson at 8:00 a.m.

on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at the Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA.

2. Introduction of Attendees. See committee roster, page 02.

3. Approval of Minutes. Approve the September 21, 2009 meeting minutes. See minutes, page 05.

4. The Revision Process. Staff presentation on actions the committee can take at ROC stage of revision cycle. See the code revision cycle calendar, page 09.

5. Multi-Hazards (other than fire). Task Group: Chair Norm Groner, Amy Cheng,

Scott Laramee and Jake Pauls.

6. NFPA 101 ROC Preparation. See Comments, page 19.

7. NFPA 5000 ROC Preparation. See Comments, page 42.

8. Other Business.

9. Future Meetings.

10. Adjournment. Attachments

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Address List No PhoneFundamentals SAF-FUN

Safety to Life

Ron Coté9/2/2010

SAF-FUNWayne G. CarsonChairCarson Associates, Inc.35 Horner Street, Suite 120Warrenton, VA 20186-3415

SE 1/1/1988SAF-FUN

Ron CotéSecretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

1/1/1991

SAF-FUNFarid AlfawakhiriPrincipalAmerican Iron and Steel Institute594 Windham LaneNaperville, IL 60563Alternate: Bonnie E. Manley

M 7/23/2008SAF-FUN

Andrew BlumPrincipalExponent, Inc.17000 Science Drive, Suite 200Bowie, MD 20715

SE 8/2/2010

SAF-FUNPhillip A. BrownPrincipalAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350Dallas, TX 75251

IM 10/27/2009SAF-FUN

Amy Y. ChengPrincipalClark County Department of Development ServicesPlans Examination Division4701 West Russell RoadLas Vegas, NV 89118

E 10/23/2003

SAF-FUNSalvatore DiCristinaPrincipalRutgers, The State University of New Jersey82 Street 1603, Livingston CampusPiscataway, NJ 08854

E 4/15/2004SAF-FUN

Joshua W. ElvovePrincipalUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service3478 South Cimarron WayAurora, CO 80014-3912Alternate: David W. Frable

U 10/27/2009

SAF-FUNRobert J. EugenePrincipalUnderwriters Laboratories Inc.121 Woodard RoadNewport, WA 99156

RT 10/6/2000SAF-FUN

Ralph D. GerdesPrincipalRalph Gerdes Consultants, LLC5510 South East Street, Suite EIndianapolis, IN 46227American Institute of Architects

SE 10/28/2008

SAF-FUNBen GreenePrincipalCity of EnglewoodDepartment of Safety Services1000 Englewood ParkwayEnglewood, CO 80110

E 7/20/2000SAF-FUN

Norman E. GronerPrincipalJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticeDepartment of Protection Management445 West 59th Street Rm 3530NNew York, NY 10019

SE 4/16/1999

SAF-FUNMorgan J. HurleyPrincipalSociety of Fire Protection Engineers7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 620EBethesda, MD 20814

U 10/10/1998SAF-FUN

David J. JacobyPrincipalArup Fire155 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10013

SE 7/14/2004

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Safety to Life

Ron Coté9/2/2010

SAF-FUNDavid P. KleinPrincipalUS Department of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 800Mail Code: (10NS)Washington, DC 20420

U 4/1/1995SAF-FUN

Scott T. LarameePrincipalAon/Schirmer Engineering Corporation6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220Greenbelt, MD 20770

I 10/27/2009

SAF-FUNJames K. LathropPrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.81 Pennsylvania AvenueNiantic, CT 06357

SE 7/1/1995SAF-FUN

David C. LindPrincipalNorth Shore Fire Department665 East Brown Deer RoadBayside, WI 53217International Fire Marshals Association

E 7/26/2007

SAF-FUNJake PaulsPrincipalJake Pauls Consulting Services in Building Use & Safety12507 Winexburg Manor Drive, Suite 201Silver Spring, MD 20906American Public Health Association

C 7/12/2001SAF-FUN

Dennis L. PittsPrincipalAmerican Forest & Paper AssociationAmerican Wood Council1721 West Plano Parkway, #224Plano, TX 75075American Forest & Paper AssociationAlternate: Rodney A. McPhee

M 10/27/2009

SAF-FUNMilosh T. PuchovskyPrincipalWorcester Polytechnic InstituteDepartment of Fire Protection Engineering100 Institute RoadWorcester, MA 01609

SE 8/5/2009SAF-FUN

Rodger ReiswigPrincipalTyco/SimplexGrinnell3640 Haddington CourtApopka, FL 32712Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Alternate: Thomas P. Hammerberg

M 3/2/2010

SAF-FUNStephen V. SkalkoPrincipalPortland Cement Association128 Summerfield DriveMacon, GA 31210

M 7/20/2000SAF-FUN

Rick ThornberryPrincipalThe Code Consortium, Inc.2724 Elks WayNapa, CA 94558Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control, Inc.Alternate: Michael W. Ashley

M 7/12/2001

SAF-FUNVictoria B. ValentinePrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563

M 10/23/2003SAF-FUN

Michael W. AshleyAlternateAlliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control Inc.4 Brookhollow Road, SWRome, GA 30165Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control, Inc.Principal: Rick Thornberry

M 10/4/2007

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Safety to Life

Ron Coté9/2/2010

SAF-FUNDavid W. FrableAlternateUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service665 Green Meadow LaneGenera, IL 60134Principal: Joshua W. Elvove

U 10/27/2009SAF-FUN

Thomas P. HammerbergAlternateAutomatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.14 Sammy McGhee Boulevard, #103PO Box 1569Jasper, GA 30143Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Principal: Rodger Reiswig

M 3/2/2010

SAF-FUNBonnie E. ManleyAlternateAmerican Iron and Steel Institute41 Tucker RoadNorfolk, MA 02056Principal: Farid Alfawakhiri

M 3/21/2006SAF-FUN

Rodney A. McPheeAlternateCanadian Wood Council99 Bank Street, Suite 400Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 CanadaAmerican Forest & Paper AssociationPrincipal: Dennis L. Pitts

M 10/6/2000

SAF-FUNPichaya ChantranuwatNonvoting MemberFusion Consultants Co. Ltd/Thailand81/55 Soi Phumijit, Rama 4 RoadPrakanong, KlontoeyBangkok, 10110 Thailand

SE 1/18/2001SAF-FUN

Ron CotéStaff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

1/1/1991

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BLD/SAF-FUN September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes / Page 1

ROP MEETING MINUTES

Building Code – Life Safety Technical Committee on Fundamentals September 21, 2009

Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland – Downtown

1. Call to Order.

The meeting was called to order by Chair Wayne (Chip) Carson at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland – Downtown. The Chair provided introductory remarks. Staff liaison Ron Coté presented the actions that the committee could take at the meeting. The handout from the Ron’s PowerPoint presentation is included as an attachment to the minutes.

2. Introduction of Attendees.

The following committee members and guests were in attendance.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT NAME REPRESENTING

Wayne Carson, Chair Carson Associates, Inc. Ron Coté, Secretary (nonvoting) NFPA Amy Cheng, Principal Clark County Department of Development Services

Robert Eugene , Principal Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Ralph Gerdes, Principal Ralph Gerdes Consultants, LLC

Rep. American Institute of Architects

Norman Groner, Principal John Jay College of Criminal Justice Morgan Hurley, Principal Society of Fire Protection Engineers David Jacoby, Principal Arup Fire David Klein, Principal US Department of Veterans Affairs

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James Lathrop, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc. Rodney McPhee, Alternate Canadian Wood Council (Voting Alternate) Rep. American Forest & Paper Association Jake Pauls, Principal Jake Pauls Consulting Services in Building Use & Safety – Rep. American Public Health Association

Rick Thornberry, Principal The Code Consortium, Inc. Rep. The Alliance for Fire & Smoke Containment & Control, Inc. Victoria Valentine, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Steven Wydeveld, Principal Village of Homer Glen

GUESTS NAME REPRESENTING David Collins The Preview Group, Inc. American Institute of Architects Josh Elvove General Services Administration Sam Francis American Forest & Paper Association Jonathan Humble American Iron and Steel Institute Scott Laramee Schirmer Engineering Dennis Pitts American Forest & Paper Association Robert Solomon NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT PRESENT NAME REPRESENTING

Farid Alfawakhiri, Principal American Iron and Steel Institute

Salvatore DiCristina, Principal Rutgers, The State University of NJ

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Ben Greene, Principal City of Englewood

David Lind, Principal North Shore Fire Department (newly appointed) Rep. International Fire Marshals

Association

Milosh Puchovsky, Principal Worcester Polytechnic Institute (newly appointed) Stephen Skalko, Principal Portland Cement Association

3. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the October 3, 2007 meeting were approved with two corrections. In (6) Other Business, last bulleted item, change “structural fire protection performance-based design” to “structural performance-based design” in two places.

4. Responsibility for High-Rise Building Provisions.

The Standards Council transferred responsibility for the high-rise building provisions (NFPA 101 Section 11.8 and NFPA 5000 Chapter 33) to the BLD/SAF-FUN committee.

5. Extracting Text.

Robert Solomon advised that the NFPA Information Systems Group was working toward a software enhancement that will make identifying associated provisions of NFPA 1, NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 easier.

6. Premises Security.

The task group was discharged. The committee noted that SAF-MEA Egress Committee will address correlation issues between NFPA 101 and NFPA 731.

7. Multi Hazards (other than fire).

The task group was expanded to include Chair Norm Groner, Amy Chang, Scott Laramee and Jake Pauls. Committee proposals were developed to allow the subject to be addressed during the ROC-preparation.

8. Structural Fire Protection in Performance-Based Design.

The task group report was accepted and a committee proposal generated and accepted.

9. NFPA 101 Chapter 43 TIA-related Change.

A committee proposal was generated and accepted to move the subject forward for inclusion in NFPA 101-2012 as there was no public proposal on the subject.

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10. Standardization of Language Where Supervision of Sprinkler Systems Is Required. The committee noted that no changes were needed in its chapters.

11. Consistency of List Based Options – i.e., when all conditions must be met or

some conditions must be met. The committee noted that no changes were needed in its chapters.

12. NFPA 101 ROP Preparation.

All proposals were addressed. See the ROP letter ballot.

13. NFPA 5000 ROP Preparation. All proposals were addressed. See the ROP letter ballot.

14. Other Business. None.

15. Future Meetings.

The Report on Comments (ROC) meeting will be held the week of October 4, 2010 along with the other “core” technical committees. The occupancy committees will meet the week of October 18, 2010.

16. Adjournment.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. Attachment Minutes prepared by Ron Coté and Linda MacKay

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BLD/SAF CommitteesReport on Proposals Meetings

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 ROP Meetings

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September 2009

Embassy Suites Downtown

Cleveland, OH


♦NFPA is concerned with your Safety

♦ If the fire alarm sounds, we will evacuate

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Overview♦General Procedures for Meeting

♦Timeline for Processing the Code

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♦Committee Actions

♦Committee Statements

♦Balloting

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♦ Participation in NFPA Committee Meetings is generally limited to Committee Members and NFPA Staff

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♦ Participation by guests is usually granted by the Chair

♦ The Chair may limit the time of any presentation (member or guest)


♦ All guests are requested to sign-in and identify their affiliation

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♦ Members, please verify/update your contact information on pages attached to sign-in

♦ Use of tape recorders or other means of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of the meeting are prohibited


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♦Reminder to Members in Special Expert (SE) Category: If representing a non-SE interest (such as a consultant representing a manufacturer or an association of

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Timeline for processing the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000

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♦General ProceduresMotions:

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2. Prior to discussion, a motion is required


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Committee Actions on Proposals:

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♦Committee Statements (Explaining the Committee Action):Action of “Accept” requires no

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Committee Statement

All other actions require a Committee Statement to explain the action of the Committee


♦Committee Statement must include a valid reason for the action. The reason should be technical where applicable.

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♦Acceptance of another proposal is not an adequate reason to reject a proposal.


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♦ Letter ballots are on the Committee Action

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♦ The Ballot form provides a column for affirmative with comment and should be checked if there is an accompanying affirmative comment.


♦Balloting

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ANNUAL 2011 REVISION CYCLE

NFPA 101 AND NFPA 5000

PROCESS STAGE PROCESS STEP

DATES FOR TC

DATES FOR TCC

1 PRELIMINARY 1.0 Notification of intent to enter cycle

2 REPORT ON PROPOSALS

(ROP)

2.1 Proposal closing date 7/31/09 7/31/09 2.2 Final date for ROP meeting 12/11/09 2.3 Final date for mailing TC ballots 12/18/09 2.4 Receipt of (TC) ballots by staff liaison 1/8/10 2.5 Receipt of TC recirculation ballots 1/22/10 2.6 Final date for TCC meeting 3/31/10 2.7 Final date for mailing TCC ballots 4/6/10 2.8 Receipt of TCC ballots 4/27/10 2.9 Receipt of TCC recirculation ballots 5/14/10 2.10 Final copy (w/ ballot statements) to Secretary, Standards Council 5/18/10 2.11 Completion of Reports 6/4/10 2.12 ROP Published and Posted 6/25/10

3 REPORT ON COMMENTS

(ROC)

3.1 Comment closing date 9/3/10 9/3/10 3.2 Final date for ROC meeting 10/22/10 3.3 Final date for mailing TC ballots 10/29/10 3.4 Receipt of (TC) ballots by staff liaison 11/12/10 3.5 Receipt of TC recirculation ballots 11/26/10 3.6 Final date for TCC meeting 1/6/11 3.7 Final date for mailing TCC ballots 1/11/11 3.8 Receipt of TCC ballots 1/21/11 3.9 Receipt of TCC recirculation ballots 2/1/11 3.10 Final copy (w/ ballot statements) to Secretary, Standards Council 2/10/11 3.11 Completion of Reports 2/17/11 3.12 ROC Published and Posted 2/25/11

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TECH SESSION PREPARATION

ON & ISSUANCE OF

CONSENT DOCUMENTS

4.1 Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 4/8/11 4/8/11 4.2 Posting of Filed NITMAM 5/6/11 5/6/11 4.3 Council Issuance Date for Consent Documents 5/31/11 5/31/11

4.4 Appeal Closing Date for Consent Documents 6/15/11 6/15/11

5 TECHNICAL SESSION

5.0 Association Meeting for Documents with Certified Amending Motions 6/12-16/11 6/12-16/11

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W/CAMS

6.1 Appeal closing date for Documents with Certified Amending Motions 7/6/11 7/6/11

6.2 Council issuance for Documents with Certified Amending Motions 8/11/11 8/11/11

Schedules for Revision Cycles may change. Please check the NFPA website (www.nfpa.org) for the most up-to-date information on schedules. March 2009 REVISED: September, 2010

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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-1 Log #7 SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Correlating Committee on Safety to Life,

101-12Make any needed editorial changes to assure that the moved and renumbered text is correlated

with the remainder of the chapter.The action taken at the ROP stage by SAF-HEA will provide correlation among occupancy chapters,

but may need to be correlated within each occupancy chapter.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-10 Log #55 SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International

101-18Revise text to read as follows:

2.3.6 ASTM Publications.ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. www.astm.orgASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic,1996 (2001 e1)ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006 .ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing,

2010 2008 (e1).ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2010a 2007a.ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a.ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C, 2009b

2009.ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy

Source, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2010 2008a.ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies,

2008a .ASTM E 1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture,

2008a (e1) .ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007 .ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007.ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007.ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007.ASTM E 2073, Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings, 2010

2007.ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using

Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010 2004 e1.ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005).ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, 2005 .ASTM G 155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials,

2005a.ASTM standards update, per ASTM web site August 12 2010. The commenter requests that NFPA

staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________John F. Bender, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

101-23Revise text as follows:

2.3.8 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. www.ul.comANSI/UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies, 2009.ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009.ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, 1999, Revised 2005 2009.ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised 2010.ANSI/UL 790, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 2006 Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2003, Revised 2008 2010.ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Finish Material, 1997, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests for Door Assemblies, 2001, Revised 2009.UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006.UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, Revised 2005 2010.ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, Revised 2008.

Update referenced standard to include most recent revisions.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-23 Log #61 SAF-FUN


101-48Revise definition to read as follows:

A wood product impregnated with chemical by a pressure process or othermeans during manufacture, which is tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, has a listed flame spreadindex of 25 or less, and shows no evidence of significant progressive combustion when the test is continued for anadditional 20-minute period; nor does the flame front progress more than 10.5 ft (3.2 m) beyond the centerline of theburners at any time during the test.

I apologize for forgetting to make the additional editorial change necessary.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-28 Log #20 SAF-FUN


101-52Revise the definition so that requirements are moved to the body of the code (new 4.6.14) as done

for the term Noncombustible Material in Proposals 101-54a and 101-64.Requirements should not be part of a definition. The definition of Limited Combustible Material should

be formatted like that of Noncombustible Material as done by Proposals 101-54a and 101-64.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Ignatius Kapalczynski, CT Office of State Fire Marshal

101-63Reconsider.

1.4.4 Evaluation of Alternative Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress andother fire and life safety safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual buildingor structure, with due regard to the following:(1) Character of the occupancy, including fire load(2) Capabilities of the occupants(3) Number of persons exposed(4) Fire protection available(5) Capabilities of response personnel(6) Height and construction type of the building or structure(7) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree of safety

In accordance with the guidance of the Committee Statement, the section number has been revisedfrom 4.6.1.x to 1.4.4 for Equivalencies (originally expressed as modifications). The guidance identified as a fundamentalrequirement is also appropriate guidance for the evaluation of equivalencies. Reference to 4.5.2 is no longer necessaryas the content is written in full.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-31 Log #63 SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council


A material that complies with the requirements of either 4.6.14.2 or 4.6.14.3 shall be considered anoncombustible material.

A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136,, shall be considered a noncombustible material.

A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested inaccordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652,

, shall be considered a noncombustible material.Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include noncombustible.

It is not necessary to conduct tests to both ASTM E 136 and ASTM E 2652.The revised wording should resolve the concern of James Lathrop and clarify that only one of the tests

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101-64Add text to read as follows:

A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustiblematerial if all the conditions in 4.6.15.1, 4.6.15.2 and either the conditions in 4.6.15.3 or those in 4.6.15.4 are met.

The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with 4.6.14.The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141

kJ/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials.The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of

1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance withASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723.

The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spreadindex greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 orANSI/UL 723, and of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on anyplane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressivecombustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723.

The added wording should resolve the concern of Victoria Valentine and create a section in the bodyof the code instead of relying on the definition, with requirements in the definition. This is not new material because itsimply uses the same requirements that are presently used in the code.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________High Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee,

101-64aRevise text as follows:

(3)* Evacuation procedures appropriate to the building, its occupancy, and emergencies, and hazards (see Section4.3)

This public comment was prepared by the NFPA High-Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee(HRB-SAC). The HRB-SAC members are:

HRB-SAC is an advisory committee established by the NFPA Standards Council to advise the association, andespecially the association’s technical committees, on all safety issues related to high-rise buildings. This public commentis in reaction to the action taken in the ROP.As noted in the committee statement of Proposal 101-64a, the Fundamentals Committee is soliciting input on the

concept of multi-hazard protection. Emergency plans should include evacuation procedures that are appropriate to bothemergencies and hazards associated with the particular building. Emergencies may include events such as fire, whilehazards may include events such as earthquakes, weather related events, or events based on building location, size orfunction that have an impact on occupant life safety. It is important that evacuation strategies are provided for allemergencies and hazards as these strategies may differ from one event to the other. For example, total evacuation ofthe building may be appropriate for one emergency, but partial or no evacuation may be most appropriate for otherbuilding hazards as defined in the emergency plan.Following the meeting at which HRB-SAC prepared this public comment, it was letter balloted by HRB-SAC. The ballot

results follow:HRBSAC Ballot Results for This CommentAgree - 8Agree with Comment - 0Disagree - 0Abstain - 0Not Returned -2 (Nilles, Pratt)Total – 10

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-34 Log #21 SAF-FUN


101-65aReview the action on Proposal 101-65a for appropriateness.

Text on a section under the primary responsibility of SAF-FUN was changed by another committeewithout an information ballot of SAF-FUN.


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101-185Reconsider the proposal from SAF-FIR to determine if the space provided by an atrium in

compliance with 8.6.7 can serve the function provided by a fire resistance-rated occupancy separation barrier.The action taken by SAF-FIR on a portion of the Code that is the responsibility of SAF-FUN was not

information balloted by SAF-FUN. The SAF-FUN committee is in the best position to determine if the current intentrelated to a fire-resistance-rated occupancy separation barrier can be met by the space of an atrium.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-115 Log #286b SAF-FUN


101-185Reconsider.

8.6.7.1 Where permitted by Chapters 11-43, where an atrium meeting all provisions of 8.6.7 is present andappropriately located, occupancy separation shall not be required.

1 – As originally worded, the proposal allows the atrium to replace occupancy separation withoutmention of location within the building relative to the occupancies and whether it is meant for vertical or horizontaloccupancy separation. It makes no distinction for occupancies of differing hazard levels.2 – As originally worded, an equivalency is implied between atria and occupancy separation, where the substantiation

has not technically documented an engineering equivalency.3 – The revised wording takes the proponents proposal only as far as the substantiation warrants.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-117 Log #277b SAF-FUN


101-185Reconsider.

8.6.7.1 Where permitted by Chapters 11-43, where an atrium meeting all provisions of 8.6.7 is present andappropriately located, occupancy separation shall not be required.

1 – As originally worded, the proposal allows the atrium to replace occupancy separation withoutmention of location within the building relative to the occupancies and whether it is meant for vertical or horizontaloccupancy separation. It makes no distinction for occupancies of differing hazard levels.2 – As originally worded, an equivalency is implied between atria and occupancy separation, where the substantiation

has not technically documented an engineering equivalency.3 – The revised wording takes the proponents proposal only as far as the substantiation warrants.


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101-381bDo one of the following:

(1) Prepare correlative text to 11.8.5.2.4 [as revised by Proposal 101-230a] that will recognize exemptions from its rulewhere such exemption appears in an occupancy chapter, or(2) Prepare substantiation as to why an occupancy chapter should not be permitted to exempt itself from the provisions

of 11.8.5.2.4 [as revised by Proposal 101-230a].The procedures for the life safety committees do not permit an occupancy chapter to allow a leniency

to a core chapter provision without the placement of correlative text in the core chapter to recognize such exemption.The TCC directs this comment to SAF-FUN because the occupancy chapter committees will meet two weeks after thecore chapter committees to prepare the ROC, and SAF-FUN would not otherwise know to address the issue prior to itbeing raised by the occupancy chapter committees.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-147 Log #47 SAF-FUN


101-387aDo one of the following:




_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-148 Log #51 SAF-FUN


101-394aDo one of the following:





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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-154 Log #184b SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Joshua Elvove, U.S. General Services Administration

101-185New text to read as follows:

Add the following text to the end of the existing annex as follows:An atrium separation meeting the requirements of 8.6.7 shall be permitted to serve as an occupancy

separation provided the atrium is separated from the adjacent spaces by fire barriers with not less than a 1-hour fireresistance rating with opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transfer openings as required for smoke partitions(see Section 8.4).

Glass walls and inoperable windows shall be permitted in lieu of fire barriers provided all the provisions of8.6.7(1)(c) are met.

An atrium shall not be permitted to be used as an occupancy separation where any of the followingconditions exist(1) where adjacent spaces are directly open to the atrium(2) where an engineering analysis has not been performed to demonstrate that the building is designed to keep the

smoke layer interface 6 feet above the highest floor level of exit access open to the atrium for a period equal to 1.5 timesthe calculated egress time or 20 minutes, whichever is less(3) where an engineering smoke control system, installed to meet the requirements of 12.1.2.4.2(2), has not been

equipped with a means to be independently activated by a required automatic sprinkler system and manual controls thatare accessible to the fire department.

Atriums need to be separated from adjacent occupancies so there is a defined location for measuringtravel distance to the occupancy separation. Similar to the provisions of 8.6.7(5), an atrium should not be proposed asan occupancy separation unless safe egress can be demonstrated by an engineering analysis. Similar to 8.6.7(6),should the analysis reveal the need for a smoke control system, the smoke control system would need to be equippedwith both an automatic and manual means of operation.

An atrium separation meeting the requirements of 8.6.7 shall be permitted to serve as an occupancyseparation provided the atrium is separated from the adjacent occupancy by fire barriers with not less than a 1-hour fireresistance rating with opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transfer openings as required for smoke partitions(see Section 8.4).


An atrium separation shall not be permitted to be used as an occupancy separation where any of thefollowing conditions exist(1) where adjacent spaces are directly open to the atrium(2) where an engineering analysis has not been performed to demonstrate that the building is designed to keep the




101-185 introduces a new concept which permits atriums to be used as an occupancy separation,should an occupancy so choose, provided as a minimum, the atrium is designed in accordance with 8.6.7. Since atriumshave always permitted to serve in lieu of up to 2 hr vertical openings protection when the all the provisions of 8.6.7 aremet, it seems logical that an atrium should also be used as an occupancy separation.Though ROP-185 establishes the base provisions, in order for atriums to be used as occupancy separations in

assembly occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated with multiple flooropenings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated from adjacentspaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performed that


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101demonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided basedupon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the based requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Assembly occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been submitted for

Education and Day Care, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Business occupancies.


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educational occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated with multiple flooropenings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated from adjacentspaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performed that


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101demonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided basedupon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the based requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Educational occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been submitted for

Assembly, Day Care, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Business occupancies.


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101-185 introduces a new concept which permits atriums to be used as an occupancy separation,should an occupancy so choose, provided as a minimum, the atrium is designed in accordance with 8.6.7. Since atriumshave always permitted to serve in lieu of up to 2 hr vertical openings protection when the all the provisions of 8.6.7 aremet, it seems logical that an atrium should also be used as an occupancy separation.Though ROP-185 establishes the base provisions, in order for atriums to be used as occupancy separations in day

care occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated with multiple flooropenings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated from adjacentspaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performed that


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101demonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided basedupon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the based requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Day care occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been submitted for

Assembly, Educational, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Business occupancies.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Joshua W. Elvove, Aurora, CO

101-258bNew text to read as follows:Add new text as follows:

An atrium separation meeting the requirements of 8.6.7 shall be permitted to serve as an occupancyseparation provided the atrium is separated from the adjacent spaces by fire barriers with not less than a 1-hour fireresistance rating with opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transfer openings as required for smoke partitions(see Section 8.4).












101-185 introduces a new concept which permits atriums to be used as an occupancy separation,should an occupancy so choose, provided as a minimum, the atrium is designed in accordance with 8.6.7. The healthcare occupancy committee is to be complemented for seeking public comment on whether atriums should be permittedto be used as an occupancy separation since atriums with smoke control system have always been permitted in multistory buildings in lieu of one or two hour vertical opening protection when provisions of Section 8.6.7 are met.Though ROP-185 establishes the base provisions, in order for atriums to be used as occupancy separations in health

care occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated with multiple flooropenings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated from adjacent


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101spaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performed thatdemonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided basedupon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the base requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Health care occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been submitted

foAssembly, Education and Day Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Business occupancies.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Joshua W. Elvove, Aurora, CO

101-324bNew text to read as follows:Add new text as follows:



An atrium shall not be permitted to be used as an occupancy separation where any of the followingconditions exist(1) where any level of the building opens directly to the atrium without enclosure(2) where an engineering analysis has not been performed to demonstrate that the building is designed to keep the



Atriums need to be enclosed at all levels so there is a defined location for measuring travel distance tothe occupancy separation. Similar to the provisions of 8.6.7(5), an atrium should not be proposed as an occupancyseparation unless safe egress can be demonstrated by an engineering analysis. Similar to 8.6.7(6), should the analysisreveal the need for a smoke control system, the smoke control system would need to be equipped with both anautomatic and manual means of operation.



An atrium shall not be permitted to be used as an occupancy separation where any of the followingconditions exist(1) where any level of the building opens directly to the atrium without enclosure(2) where an engineering analysis has not been performed to demonstrate that the building is designed to keep the



Atriums need to be enclosed at all levels so there is a defined location for measuring travel distance tothe occupancy separation. Similar to the provisions of 8.6.7(5), an atrium should not be proposed as an occupancyseparation unless safe egress can be demonstrated by an engineering analysis. Similar to 8.6.7(6), should the analysisreveal the need for a smoke control system, the smoke control system would need to be equipped with both anautomatic and manual means of operation.

101-185 introduces a new concept which permits atriums to be used as an occupancy separation,should an occupancy so choose, provided as a minimum, the atrium is designed in accordance with 8.6.7. The healthcare occupancy committee is to be complemented for seeking public comment on whether atriums should be permittedto be used as an occupancy separation since atriums with smoke control system have always been permitted in multistory buildings in lieu of one or two hour vertical opening protection when provisions of Section 8.6.7 are met.Though ROP-185 establishes the base provisions, in order for atriums to be used as occupancy separations in

ambulatory health care occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated withmultiple floor openings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101from adjacent spaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performedthat demonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided basedupon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the based requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Ambulatory health care occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been

submitted for Assembly, Education and Day Care, Health Care, and Business occupancies.


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101-185Add the following text to the end of the existing annex as follows:














business occupancies, the base provisions need to be further enhanced so the dangers associated with multiple flooropenings are mitigated. That is why this provision can only be used if the atrium is completely separated from adjacentspaces (as opposed to what’s permitted for atriums by 8.6.7(1)(b), an engineering analysis is performed thatdemonstrates egress is safeguarded (per 8.6.7(5)) and that smoke control systems, if required to be provided based


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101upon the engineering analysis, can be activated both automatically and manually (per 8.6.7(6). The applicableprovisions from Section 8.4 have been added to ensure opening protectives, penetrations, joints and air transferopening requirements are applied. Though a one hour fire barrier is the based requirement, an atrium that is separatedfrom adjacent spaces by glass walls in conjunction with all seven requirements of 8.6.7(1)(c) should also suffice as anoccupancy separation, since they already suffice for vertical opening protection.Business occupancies should have the option to use this provision. Similar proposals have been submitted for

Assembly, Day Care, Educational, Health Care and Ambulatory Health Care occupancies.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-308 Log #1 SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Daniel Starbuck, City of Gainesville, FL

101-399None given.

This comment does not recommend any new text, revisions, or deletions, but is provided as aresponse to the committee statement. The intent of the proposed change was not to restore NFPA 101 to what existedprior to the development of Chapter 43, but to restore the requirements for Change of Use or Change of occupancy tothe level provided prior to the 2006 edition of NFPA 101. I did not infer that the fire in the ABC Daycare Center inHermosilla, Mexico, which occurred on June 5, 2009, was caused or "related" to the lack of windows, but that the lack ofwindows was a key factor in the large death toll of 47 students, which was only minimized by the fact that a desperatecitizen named Francisco Manuel Lopez Villaescusa drove his Silverado pickup through the walls to gain entrance andknocked three holes into the building. (Information taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Also shown on newsvideo.)The committee stated that the creation of Chapter 43 was processed through the consensus code-making process and

that the opposition expressed by the submitter did not surface through the ROP or ROC process that led to Chapter 43or during the subsequent code-revision cycle. While the ROP and ROC process provide the ABILITY to comment onproposed code revisions, the large number of proposals and extreme length of the documents (224 pages) often prohibitthe average person from reviewing ALL of the proposals. I personally only became aware of Chapter 43 when the Stateof Florida adopted the 2006 edition of NFPA 101 on December 31st, 2008. By the time 2006 edition of NFPA 101 wasadopted and enforced by the State of Florida, the 2009 edition of NFPA 101 had already been published. The fact that acode section has been published in more than one edition of the code should not be considered as justification of it'sworthiness, as evidenced by the changes to Section 12.3.5.3 of the 2006 edition of NFPA 101 that deleted the codesection that eliminated the need for fire sprinkler systems in assembly occupancies used primarily for worship with fixedseating that are not part of a multiple occupancy protected as a mixed occupancy, which was originally introduced in the1988 edition of NFPA 101.The purpose of the Life Safety Code as stated in Section 1.2 of the code is to provide the " requirements, with

due regard to function, for the design, operation, and maintenance of buildings and structures for safety to life from fire."These minimum requirements are identified in the new occupancy chapter for each occupancy. As stated in the previoussubstantiation, the intent of the existing occupancy chapters was not to specify the minimum requirements for anoccupancy, but to allow an existing occupancy that was approved under a previous edition of the code to remain in usewithout requiring them to meet new code requirements that came into effect after the occupancy was approved. Thecommittee statement identifies that "the old rule of doing all rehabilitation work in accordance with the requirements fornew construction" "were too strict and dissuaded owners/developers from performing any rehabilitation work." Theproposed code revisions do not change the allowances for repairs, renovations, or modifications, but will re-instate theminimum code requirements recognized by each occupancy committee where a reconstruction, addition, or change ofuse is being performed. The Life Safety Code was designed to be a code for the safety to life from fire, not as a code forthe re-renting of buildings that were never designed or intended for the proposed new purpose. Hopefully we will not berequired to endure another fire having a large loss of life before we recognize this fact.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________James K. Lathrop, Koffel Associates, Inc.

101-399bRevise the proposed 43.7.1.2(2) as follows:

(2) For existing health care occupancies protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systemin accordance with Section 9.7.1.1(1), where a change in use of a room or space under 250 ft2 results in a room orspace that is described by Section 19.3.2.1.5 (5), (6), or (7), the requirements for new construction shall not applyprovided that the enclosure meets the requirements of Section 19.3.2.1.2 through Section 19.3.2.1.4.

There is merit in allowing a former patient sleeping room to be able to be used for storage withouthaving to meet the requirements for new. This will help eliminate corridor clutter. However, the original proposal wouldallow any size room (former 5,000 sq ft cafeteria) to be used for storage with no fire resistance rated separation. Also,there is no justification to allow the creation of a new soiled linen room or trash rooms. This would allow a room to beused for trash or soiled linens with no fire rated separation.


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 101_______________________________________________________________________________________________101-310 Log #149e SAF-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Robert J. Davidson, Davidson Code Concepts, LLC

101-130Keying on the current language in 7.2.6.2 and 13.3.1 for ‘existing’ wired glass installations, revise

as follows for clarification:. In corridor walls required to be fire rated by this Code, existing transoms shall be permitted to

remain in use, provided that the transoms are fixed in the closed position and one of the following criteria is met:(1) An automatic sprinkler shall be installed on each side of the transom.(2) Fixed wired glass set in a steel frame or other a Approved fire-rated glazing shall be installed on one side of the

transom.(3) Existing installations of fixed wired glass set in a steel frame shall be maintained on one side of the transom.

In response to the Committee Statement the following changes were made to the proposal.The sections relating to “existing” installations are proposed to be modified by adding language clarifying that

application of these sections is limited to ‘existing’ wired glass installations and not intened to allow new installations.The language proposed for addition was obtained by review of existing language found at sections 7.6.2.2 subsection(2) and 13.3.1 subsection (4)(c) included below. This proposal will provide for improved correlation of various sectionsrelating to existing installations of wired glass.

. An exit passageway shall be separated from other parts of the building as specified in 7.1.3.2, andthe following alternatives shall be permitted:(1) Fire windows in accordance with 8.3.3 shall be permitted to be installed in the separation in a building protected

throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7.(2) fixed wired glass panels in steel sash shall be permitted to be in the separation in

buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7.. Any vertical opening shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with

Section 8.6, unless otherwise permitted by the following:(1)* Stairs or ramps shall be permitted to be unenclosed between balconies or mezzanines and main assembly areas

located below, provided that the balcony or mezzanine is open to the main assembly area.(2) Exit access stairs from lighting and access catwalks, galleries, and gridirons shall not be required to be enclosed.(3) Assembly occupancies protected by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with

Section 9.7 shall be permitted to have unprotected vertical openings in accordance with 8.6.8.2.(4) Use of the following alternative materials shall be permitted where assemblies constructed of such materials are in

good repair and free of any condition that would diminish their original fire resistance characteristics:(a) Existing wood lath and plaster(b) Existing 1/2 in. (13 mm) gypsum wallboard(c) of ¼ in. (6.3 mm) thick wired glass that are, or are rendered, inoperative and fixed in the

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D.1.2.6 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959. www.astm.orgASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Products

and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006 .ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006.ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2009aASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a.ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2010 2008b.ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies,

2008a .ASTM E 1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture,

2008a .ASTM E 1355, Standard Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of Deterministic Fire Models, 2005a .ASTM E 1472, Standard Guide for Documenting Computer Software for Fire Models, 2007.ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007 .ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007.ASTM E 1966 Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007 .ASTM E 2030, Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings,

2009a 2008.ASTM E 2174, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, 2009 2004.ASTM E 2238, Standard Guide for Evacuation Route Diagrams, 2002.ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using

Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010 2004 e1.ASTM E 2393, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire

Barriers, 2010 2004.ASTM E 2484, Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices, 2008 .ASTM E 2513, Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, 2007.ASTM F 1637, Standard Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces, 2009 2007.ASTM F 1870, Standard Guide for Selection of Fire Test Methods for the Assessment of Upholstered Furnishings in

Detention and Correctional Facilities, 2005.ASTM standards update, per ASTM web site August 12, 2010. The commenter requests that NFPA

staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print.


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Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.www.ul.comUL Fire Resistance Directory, 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 263 Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised 2010.ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2003, Revised 2008 2010.ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised 2008.UL Subject, 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective Systems, 2006.UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006.ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004 Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 2196, Tests of Fire Resistive Cables, 2001, Revised 2006.

Update referenced standards to reflect ANSI approvals and most recent revisions.


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000_______________________________________________________________________________________________5000-1 Log #173 BLD-FUN


5000-70Revised text to read as follows:

Reconsider.1.5.2.1 Evaluation of Alternative Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress and

other fire and life safety safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual buildingor structure, with due regard to the following:(1) Character of the occupancy, including fire load(2) Capabilities of the occupants(3) Number of persons exposed(4) Fire protection available(5) Capabilities of response personnel(6) Height and construction type of the building or structure(7) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree of safety

In accordance with the guidance of the Committee Statement, the section number has been revisedfrom 4.5.1.x to 1.5.2.1 for equivalencies (originally expressed as modifications). The guidance identified as afundamental requirement is also appropriate guidance for the evaluation of equivalencies. Reference to 5.5.2 examplesis no longer necessary as the content is written in full.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________5000-2 Log #97 BLD-FUN

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Steven F. Wydeveld, Village of Homer Glen / Rep. NFPA Building Code Development Committee (BCDC)


1.7.5.3.1.1 Description of Unsafe Building. All buildings that are, or that hereafter become, characterized by thefollowing shall be considered unsafe building:(1) Existence of unsanitary conditions(2) Deficiency in means of egress(3) Hazard from fire or natural or man-made threats(4) Dangers to human life or public welfare by reason of illegal or improper use, occupancy, or maintenance(5) Noncompliance with the provisions of codes applicable at time of construction(6) Significant damage by fire or explosion or other natural or man-made cause(7) Incompleteness incomplete buildings for which building permits have expired or been revoked. Incompleteness

does not include partially completed buildings with valid certificates of occupancy.(8) Falling away, hanging loose, loosening of any siding, block, or other building material, appurtenance, or part thereof

of a building(9) Existence of unsanitary conditions by reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities or waste disposal

systems(10)* Existence of structurally unsafe conditions

Note: This comment was developed by the proponent as a member of NFPA’s Building CodeDevelopment Committee (BCDC) with the committee's endorsement.Incompleteness of a building can also be due to the revocation of a building permit, not just when the building permit hasexpired. This comment suggests maintaining the provision of the unsafe building due to incompleteness in this section.The last proposed sentence clarifies the intent of the provision and reflects current practices. With this comment, theBCDC does not feel the change in ROP 5000-6 is necessary.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Correlating Committee on Building Code,

5000-15Review the status of the referenced standard ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2 during the ROC meeting and

determine if the new edition is available to be included in Chapter 2 based on BLD-BSY action on the TCC commentsubmitted on Proposal 5000-16.

Pending completion on the 2010 edition of the standard, it should be added to Chapter 2.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________5000-8 Log #30 BLD-FUN


5000-17Review the status of the referenced standard during the ROC meeting and clarify if it is to be added

to Chapter 2 based on BLD-BSY action on the TCC comment submitted on Proposal 5000-16.Pending completion on the 2010 edition of the standard, it should be added to Chapter 2.


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2.3.13 ASTM Publications.American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.ASTM A 153/A 153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware, 2009.ASTM A 463/A 463 M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a.ASTM A 653/A 653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a.ASTM A 706/A 706M, Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement,2009b.ASTM A 755/A 755M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepaintedby the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products, 2003 (2008) .ASTM A 792/A 792M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process,2009a .ASTM A 875/A 875M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process,2009a 2006a.ASTM A 924/A 924M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-DipProcess, 2010 2009.ASTM B 101, Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction, 2007 .ASTM B 209, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, 2007.ASTM C 28/C 28M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters, 2000 (2005) 2005.ASTM C 35, Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster, 2001 (2005).ASTM C 59/C 59M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and Gypsum Molding Plaster, 2000 (2006).ASTM C 61/C 61M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Keenes Cement, 2000 (2006).ASTM C 90, Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units, 2009 .ASTM C 91, Standard Specification for Masonry Cement, 2005.ASTM C 150, Standard Specification for Portland Cement, 2009 2007.ASTM C 206, Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime, 2003 (2009).ASTM C 208, Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board, 2008a.ASTM C 317/C 317M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete, 2000 (2005).ASTM C 406, Standard Specification for Roofing Slate, 2006 e1.ASTM C 472, Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete, 1999(2009) (2004) .ASTM C 475/C 475M, Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board, 2002(2007).ASTM C 476, Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry, 2010 2008.ASTM C 514, Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board, 2004 (2009) e1.ASTM C 552, Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation, 2007.ASTM C 557, Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing, 2003 (2009) e1.ASTM C 578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation, 2010 2009 e1.ASTM C 587, Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 2004 (2009) .ASTM C 591, Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation, 20092008a.ASTM C 595, Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements, 2010 2008a.ASTM C 631, Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering, 2009.ASTM C 645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members, 2009a 2008a.ASTM C 726, Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Roof Insulation Board, 2005e1.ASTM C 728, Standard Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board, 2005 (2010) .ASTM C 836/C836M, Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric WaterproofingMembrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course, 2010 2006.ASTM C 840, Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board, 2008 .


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000ASTM C 841, Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003(2008e1).ASTM C 842, Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster, 2005.ASTM C 843, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 1999(2006).ASTM C 844, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 2004.ASTM C 847, Standard Specification for Metal Lath, 2010 2009.ASTM C 887, Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar, 2005 (2010) .ASTM C 897, Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters, 2005 (2009) .ASTM C 920, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants, 2010 2008ASTM C 926, Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2006.ASTM C 932, Standard Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding Compounds for Exterior Plastering, 2006.ASTM C 933, Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath, 2009 2007b.ASTM C 946, Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls, 2010 1991 (2001).ASTM C 954, Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or MetalPlaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness, 2010 2007.ASTM C 955, Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), andBracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases, 2009a 2009.ASTM C 956, Standard Specification for Installation of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Gypsum Concrete, 2004.ASTM C 957, Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric WaterproofingMembrane with Integral Wearing Surface, 2010 2006.ASTM C 1002, Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum PanelProducts or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs, 2007.ASTM C 1029, Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation, 2010 2008.ASTM C 1032, Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base, 2006.ASTM C 1047, Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base, 2010 2009.ASTM C 1167, Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles, 2003 (2009) .ASTM C 1177/C 1177M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing, 2008.ASTM C 1178/C 1178M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel, 2008.ASTM C 1278/C 1278M, Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel, 2007a .ASTM C 1280, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing, 2009 .ASTM C 1289, Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board, 2010 2008.ASTM C 1328, Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, 2005.ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, 2009a 2006a.ASTM C 1491, Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers, 2003 (2009).ASTM C 1492, Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile, 2003(2009).ASTM D 25, Standard Specification for Round Timber Piles, 1999 (2005).ASTM D 41, Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, 2005.ASTM D 43, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing,2000(2006).ASTM D 86, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2010 2009e1.ASTM D 225, Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 2007.ASTM D 226/ D 226M, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing,2009 2006.ASTM D 227, Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 2003.ASTM D 312, Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing, 2000(2006).ASTM D 450, Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Damproofing, and Waterproofing, 2007 .ASTM D 635, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a HorizontalPosition, 2006.ASTM D 1079, Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials, 2009 2008a.ASTM D 1143/D 1143M, Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Method for Piles Under Static AxialCompressive Load, 2007 e1.ASTM D 1227, Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing, 1995 (2007).ASTM D 1761, Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood, 2006 1988 (2006) .ASTM D 1863, Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used on Built-Up Roofs, 2005.ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics, 1996 (2001 e1) (withdrawn2010).ASTM D 1970, Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as SteepRoofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection, 2009.


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000ASTM D 2178, Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 2004.ASTM D 2487, Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System), 20102006 e1.ASTM D 2626, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing,2004.ASTM D 2823, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings, 2005.ASTM D 2843, Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, 2010 1999(2004)e1 .ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006.ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing,2010 (2008 e1).ASTM D 3019, Standard Specification for Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non Fibered, Asbestos Fibered,and Non Asbestos Fibered, 2008 .ASTM D 3161, Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Fan-Induced Method), 2009 .ASTM D 3201, Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Base Products,2008a e1.ASTM D 3462 /D 3462 M, Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced with MineralGranules, 2010a 2009.ASTM D 3468, Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Used in Roofingand Waterproofing, 1999 (2006) e1.ASTM D 3737, Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam),2009 2008.ASTM D 3746, Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Bituminous Roofing Systems, 1985 (2008) .ASTM D 3747, Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Adhesive for Adhering Roof Insulation, 1979 (2007).ASTM D 3909, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 1997b(2004) e1.ASTM D 4022, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing, 2007.ASTM D 4318, Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils, 2010 2005.ASTM D 4434/D 4434 M, Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing, 2009 .ASTM D 4479, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings — Asbestos-Free, 2007.ASTM D 4586, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free, 2007.ASTM D 4601, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing, 2004.ASTM D 4637 /D 4637M, Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in a Single-Ply Roof Membrane, 2010 2008.ASTM D 4869, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing,2005 e1.ASTM D 4897, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber Venting Base Sheet Used in Roofing, 2001(2009) .ASTM D 4990, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 1997a (2005) e1.ASTM D 5019, Standard Specification for Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membrane,2007a.ASTM D 5055, Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capacities of Prefabricated WoodI-Joists, 2010 2009.ASTM D 5456, Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber Products, 2010 2009a.ASTM D 5516, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated SoftwoodPlywood Exposed to Elevated Temperatures, 2009.ASTM D 5643, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Free, 2006.ASTM D 5664, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments and ElevatedTemperatures on Strength Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber, 2010 2008.ASTM D 5665, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing,1999a (2006).ASTM D 5726, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing, 1998(2005).ASTM D 6083, Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing, 2005 e1.ASTM D 6162, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Usinga Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000a (2008) .ASTM D 6163, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials UsingGlass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000 (2008)


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000ASTM D 6164, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials UsingPolyester Reinforcements, 2005 e1.ASTM D 6222, Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials UsingPolyester Reinforcements, 2008 .ASTM D 6223 D 6223 M, Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet MaterialsUsing a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2002 (2009) e1 2002 e2 .ASTM D 6298, Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified BituminousSheet with a Factory Applied Metal Surface, 2005 e1.ASTM D 6305, Standard Practice for Calculating Bending Strength Design Adjustment Factors forFire-Retardant-Treated Plywood Roof Sheathing, 2008 .ASTM D 6380, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt), 2003 (2009) .ASTM D 6381, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance, 2008 .ASTM D 6694, Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing,2008.ASTM D 6754 /D 6754 M, Standard Specification for Ketone Ethylene Ester Based Sheet Roofing, 2010 2002.ASTM D 6757, Standard Specification for Steep-Slope Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers, 2007.ASTM D 6841, Standard Practice for Calculating Design Valve Treatment Adjustment Factors forFire-Retardant-Treated Lumber, 2008.ASTM D 6878, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing, 2008 e1.ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of BuildingPartitions and Elements, 2009 2004.ASTM E 96/E 96 M, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, 2005.ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2010a 2007a.ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a.ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, 2009b 2009.ASTM E 492, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-CeilingAssemblies Using the Tapping Machine, 2009.ASTM E 605, Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied toStructural Members, 1993 (2006).ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat EnergySource, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 736, Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to StructuralMembers, 2000 (2006).ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2010 2008b.ASTM E 970, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant HeatEnergy Source, 2008a.ASTM E 1300, Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings, 2009a 2007.ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007.ASTM E 1592, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by UniformStatic Air Pressure Difference, 2005.ASTM E 1602, Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters, 2003 (2010 e1).ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007.ASTM E 2174, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, 2009 2004.ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems UsingIntermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus, 2010 2004 e1 .ASTM E 2393, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter FireBarriers, 2010 2004.ASTM F 547, Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials, 2006.ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005).ASTM F 1292, Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of PlaygroundEquipment, 2009 2004.ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, 2005.ASTM F 1667, Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples, 2005.ASTM F 1951, Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and AroundPlayground Equipment, 2009b .

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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print.

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2.3.37 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009.ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 2006, Revised 2008 2010.ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, 1999, Revised 2005, 2009.ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 55C, Standard for Ceiling Dampers, 2006, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies, 2006, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised 2010.ANSI/UL 790, Standard for Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 2006, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions, 2007.ANSI/UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings, 2008, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2006 2003, Revised 2008 2010.ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 1820, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Pneumatic Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004,

Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1887, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics,

2004, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems, 2004, Revised 2008.UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006.UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, Revised 2009 2010.ANSI/UL 2024, Standard for Optical-Fiber and Communications Cable Raceway, 2004, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 2043, Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their

Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, 2008.ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, Revised 2008.UL 2218, Standard for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials, 2002.ANSI/UL 2390, Standard for Tests for Wind Resistant Asphalt Shingles with Sealed Tabs, 2004 2003, Revised 2009.CAN/ULC S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and

Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies, 2007.Update referenced standards to most recent revisions.

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5000-56Review the actions taken on Proposals 5000-56, 5000-57, 5000-58, 5000-58a, 5000-71, 5000-72,

5000-73 and 5000-247a to ensure there is a consistent treatment of this subject.The definition for non-combustible is being revised to become part definition and part requirement.

Determine if this approach to provide certain performance criteria in proposed Section 4.10 along with a reviseddefinition in Chapter 3 is consistent with use of the term.


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Reconsider1.5.2.1 Evaluation of Alternative Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress and

other fire and life safety safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual buildingor structure, with due regard to the following:(1) Character of the occupancy, including fire load(2) Capabilities of the occupants(3) Number of persons exposed(4) Fire protection available(5) Capabilities of response personnel(6) Height and construction type of the building or structure(7) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree of safety

In accordance with the guidance of the Committee Statement, the section number has been revisedfrom 4.5.1.x to 1.5.2.1 for equivalencies (originally expressed as modifications). The guidance identified as afundamental requirement is also appropriate guidance for the evaluation of equivalencies. Reference to 5.5.2 examplesis no longer necessary as the content is written in full.

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4.5.10 Noncombustible material4.5.10.1* A material that complies with the requirements of either 4.5.10.2 or 4.5.10.3 shall be considered a

noncombustible material.4.5.10.2 A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136,

, shall be considered a noncombustible material.4.5.10.3 4.5.10.2 A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in

accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652,, shall be considered a noncombustible material.

4.5.10.4 4.5.10.3 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include noncombustible.A.4.5.10.1 It is not necessary to conduct tests to both ASTM E 136 and ASTM E 2652.

The revised wording should resolve the concern of James Lathrop and clarify that only one of the testsneeds to be conducted and not both.


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4.5.10 Noncombustible material4.5.10.1* A material that complies with the requirements of either 4.5.10.2 or 4.5.10.3 shall be considered a

noncombustible material.4.5.10.2 A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136,

, shall be considered a noncombustible material.4.5.10.3 4.5.10.2 A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in

accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652,, shall be considered a noncombustible material.

4.5.10.4 4.5.10.3 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include noncombustible.A.4.5.10.1 It is not necessary to conduct tests to both ASTM E 136 and ASTM E 2652.

The revised wording should resolve the concern of James Lathrop and clarify that only one of the testsneeds to be conducted and not both.

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4.5.11* Limited-Combustible Material. A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustiblematerial if all the conditions in 4.5.11.1, 4.5.11.2 and either the conditions in 4.5.11.3 or those in 4.5.11.4 are met.4.5.11.1 The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with 4.5.10.4.5.11.2 The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141

kJ/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials.4.5.11.3 The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of

1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance withASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723.4.5.11.4 The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread

index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 orANSI/UL 723, and of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on anyplane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressivecombustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723.



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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

5000-75aRevise the text to take into account the affirmative comments of Victoria Valentine including

changing the term “occupancy category” to “risk category”.NFPA 5000 needs to be consistent with ASCE 7.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________High Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee,

5000-75aAccept proposal 5000-75a and further revise text as follows.

5.2.3.4 Collapse and Structural Failure Prevention Performance. Buildings shall be designed and constructed toreasonably prevent structural failure under extreme loads the loads specified by this Code to protect building occupantsand to enable emergency responders to effect occupant rescue and building evacuation.5.5.3.3.1 Buildings shall be designed to resist collapse, and their components shall be designed to resist failure as

presented in 5.2.3.4 under dead load in combination with other loads as specified by this Code. The minimumacceptable annual probability of failure for structural elements, components and their connections under the influence ofdead, earth and fluid pressure, ice, live, operational, rain, snow, and wind loads shall be as indicated in Table 5.5.3.3.1as appropriate to their Occupancy Category and the mode and consequences of failure.

This public comment was prepared by the NFPA High-Rise Building Safety Advisory Committee(HRB-SAC). The HRB-SAC members are:

HRB-SAC is an advisory committee established by the NFPA Standards Council to advise the association, andespecially the association’s technical committees, on all safety issues related to high-rise buildings. This public commentis in reaction to the action taken in the ROP.As written and accepted, the language of Proposal 5000-75a is not enforceable language. The High Rise Building

Safety Advisory Committee has added text to clarify that the loads references by both Sections 5.2.3.4 and 5.5.3.3.1 areloads that are referenced in other sections of this Code. The new Section 5.5.3.3.2 is written correctly and indicates thatthe loading referenced is that of ASCE 7-10 but neither Section 5.2.3.4 nor 5.5.3.3.1 has a direct reference to loading.The additional text provides direction to users applying these sections as well as creates enforceable language for theAuthority Having Jurisdiction.Following the meeting at which HRB-SAC prepared this public comment, it was letter balloted by HRB-SAC. The ballot

results follow:HRBSAC Ballot Results for This CommentAgree - 8Agree with Comment - 0Disagree - 0Abstain - 0Not Returned -2 (Nilles, Pratt)Total – 10


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5000-75bReview the action on Proposal 5000-75b as text on a section under the primary responsibility of

BLD-FUN was changed by another committee without an information ballot of BLD-FUN.The BLD-FUN committee has primary responsibility for this section of the Code thus they are in the

best position to determine if the change is proper.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Technical Committee on Fundamentals,


Buildings and structures in which organic peroxide formulations are stored shallbe constructed in accordance with NFPA 400, NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of OrganicPeroxide Formulations.

Buildings and structures in which liquid and solid oxidizers aresold shall be constructed in accordance with NFPA 400, NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.

Buildings and structures in which liquid and solid oxidizers are storedshall be constructed in accordance with NFPA 400, NFPA 430.

Buildings in which pesticides are stored shall be constructed in accordance with NFPA400, NFPA 434, Code for the Storage of Pesticides.

NFPA 430, 432 and 434 were withdrawn and incorporated into new NFPA 400. NFPA 400 replaces thewithdrawn documents and should serve as the mandatory referenced publication.

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5000-100Reconsider the proposal from BLD-FIR to determine if the space provided by an atrium in

compliance with 8.12.3.1 can serve the function provided by a fire resistance rated occupancy separation barrier.The action taken by BLD-FIR on a portion of the Code that is the responsibility of BLD-FUN was not

information balloted by BLD-FUN. The BLD-FUN committee is in the best position to determine if the current intentrelated to a fire-resistance-rated occupancy separation barrier can be met by the space of an atrium.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

5000-186aCreate a list of items requiring standby power similar to proposal 101-230a for the Life Safety

Code.The way that the committee processed this change, it looks like the only fire pumps that need standby

power are those that serve dry-pipe and preaction systems.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Dave Frable, U.S. General Services Administration


. In buildings with an occupied floor over 120 ft (36576 mm) in height above thelowest level of fire department vehicle access, a minimum of two elevators, each having a minimum 3,500 lb capacityserving every floor within the subject building shall be provided to serve as a fire service access elevator in accordancewith 54.12.

: One elevator having a minimum capacity of 4,000 lb shall be permitted instead of 2 elevators having a3,500 lb capacity.

The intent of this revision is to provide a compromise that addresses the minimum required number offire service access elevators that are required in a building based on size and capacity of the elevator. Followingdebates on this subject matter, it was felt that a minimum number of two elevators would address any concern should 1of the elevators was out of service. The proposed text will also allow for design flexibility as well as correlating with therequirements in the 2012 IBC.

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Dave Frable, U.S. General Services Administration


. In buildings with an occupied floor over 120 ft (36576 mm) in height above thelowest level of fire department vehicle access, a minimum of two elevators each having a minimum 3,500 lb capacityserving every floor within the subject building shall be provided to serve as a fire service access elevator in accordancewith 54.12.

: One elevator having a minimum capacity of 4,000 lb shall be permitted instead of 2 elevators having a3,500 lb capacity.

The intent of this revision is to provide a compromise that addresses the minimum required number offire service access elevators that are required in a building based on size and capacity of the elevator. Followingdebates on this subject matter, it was felt that a minimum number of two elevators would address any concern should 1of the elevators was out of service. The proposed text will also allow for design flexibility as well as correlating with therequirements in the 2012 IBC.


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H.1.2.7 ASTM Publications. American Society of Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Productsand Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006.ASTM D 56, Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester, 2005.ASTM D 86, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2010 2009 e1.ASTM D 93, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, 2010 2008.ASTM D 3278, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus, 1996 (2004e1).ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester, 2009 2007a.ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 96/E 96 M, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, 2005.ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a.ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat EnergySource, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 736, Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to StructuralMembers, 2000 (2006) .ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2010 2008b.ASTM E 1472, Standard Guide for Documenting Computer Software for Fire Models, 2007.ASTM E 1592, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by UniformStatic Air Pressure Difference, 2005.ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007.ASTM E 2030, Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2009a 2008.ASTM E 2280, Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture within PatientRooms of Health Care Facilities, 2009 .ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems UsingIntermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010 2004 e1 .ASTM E 2484, Standard Specification for High-Rise Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices, 2008.ASTM E 2513, Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, 2007.ASTM F 1677, Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Tester (PIAST), withdrawn, lastedition1996.ASTM F 1679, Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT), withdrawn, last edition 20042000.A.11.1.6.4 The foreseeable conditions are the conditions that are likely to be present at the location of the walkingsurface during the use of the building or area. A foreseeable condition of a swimming pool deck is that it is likely to bewet.Regarding the slip resistance of treads, it should be recognized that, when walking up or down stairs, a person's footexerts a smaller horizontal force against treads than is exerted when walking on level floors. Therefore, materials usedfor floors that are acceptable as slip resistant (as described by withdrawn test method ASTM F 1679, Standard TestMethod for the Variable Incidence Tribometer, or withdrawn test method ASTM F 1677, Standard Test Method for Usinga Portable Inclineable Articulate Strut Tester) provide adequate slip resistance where used for stair treads. Adequateslip resistance includes the important leading edge of a tread, that is, the part of the tread that the foot first contactsduring descent, which is the most critical direction of travel. If stair treads are wet, there is an increased danger ofslipping, just as there is an increased danger of slipping on wet floors of similar materials. A small wash or drainageslope on exterior stair treads is, therefore, recommended to shed water. (See Templer, J. A., The Staircase: Studies ofHazards, Falls, and Safer Design, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1992.)

This proposal consisted of two portions: update of standards and correction to section A.11.1.6.4. Thiswas explained in the substantiation and can be seen in the second sentence of the substantiation of proposal 5000-264.The proposal was somehow logged in as two proposals, one of which was logged in as 5000-264 and accepted. The


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Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000remainder of the action for the proposal was split by staff into an action and a substantiation which made no sense, witha portion of code text being shown as action (without any recommendation from me) and one portion of code text beingshown as substantiation. This became meaningless.This comment updates the standards as done also in proposal 5000-264 and updates further to today’s dates for

standards. the action proposed for A.11.1.6.4 is simply to clarify in Annex A that standards ASTM F 1679 and ASTM F1677 have been withdrawn.The original proposal submitted follows this comment.The commenter requests that NFPA staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print.


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H.1.2.7 ASTM Publications. American Society of Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Productsand Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006.ASTM D 56, Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester, 2005.ASTM D 86, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, 2010 2009 e1.ASTM D 93, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester, 2010 2008.ASTM D 3278, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus, 1996 (2004e1).ASTM D 3828, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester, 2009 2007a.ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 96/E 96 M, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, 2005.ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a.ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat EnergySource, 2010 2009a.ASTM E 736, Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to StructuralMembers, 2000 (2006) .ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 2010 2008b.ASTM E 1472, Standard Guide for Documenting Computer Software for Fire Models, 2007.ASTM E 1592, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by UniformStatic Air Pressure Difference, 2005.ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007.ASTM E 2030, Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2009a 2008.ASTM E 2280, Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture within PatientRooms of Health Care Facilities, 2009 .ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems UsingIntermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010 2004 e1 .ASTM E 2484, Standard Specification for High-Rise Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices, 2008.ASTM E 2513, Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, 2007.ASTM F 1677, Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Tester (PIAST), withdrawn, lastedition1996.ASTM F 1679, Standard Test Method for Using a Variable Incidence Tribometer (VIT), withdrawn, last edition 20042000.A.11.1.6.4 The foreseeable conditions are the conditions that are likely to be present at the location of the walkingsurface during the use of the building or area. A foreseeable condition of a swimming pool deck is that it is likely to bewet.Regarding the slip resistance of treads, it should be recognized that, when walking up or down stairs, a person's footexerts a smaller horizontal force against treads than is exerted when walking on level floors. Therefore, materials usedfor floors that are acceptable as slip resistant (as described by withdrawn test method ASTM F 1679, Standard TestMethod for the Variable Incidence Tribometer, or withdrawn test method ASTM F 1677, Standard Test Method for Usinga Portable Inclineable Articulate Strut Tester) provide adequate slip resistance where used for stair treads. Adequateslip resistance includes the important leading edge of a tread, that is, the part of the tread that the foot first contactsduring descent, which is the most critical direction of travel. If stair treads are wet, there is an increased danger ofslipping, just as there is an increased danger of slipping on wet floors of similar materials. A small wash or drainageslope on exterior stair treads is, therefore, recommended to shed water. (See Templer, J. A., The Staircase: Studies ofHazards, Falls, and Safer Design, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1992.)

This proposal consisted of two portions: update of standards and correction to section A.11.1.6.4. Thiswas explained in the substantiation and can be seen in the second sentence of the substantiation of proposal 5000-264.The proposal was somehow logged in as two proposals, one of which was logged in as 5000-264 and accepted. The


of 59

Report on Comments – June 2011 NFPA 5000remainder of the action for the proposal was split by staff into an action and a substantiation which made no sense, witha portion of code text being shown as action (without any recommendation from me) and one portion of code text beingshown as substantiation. This became meaningless.This comment updates the standards as done also in proposal 5000-264 and updates further to today’s dates for

standards. the action proposed for A.11.1.6.4 is simply to clarify in Annex A that standards ASTM F 1679 and ASTM F1677 have been withdrawn.The original proposal submitted follows this comment.The commenter requests that NFPA staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print.

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H.1.2.17 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009.ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies, 2006, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised 2010.ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions, 2007.ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2006 2003, Revised 2008 2010.UL Subject 1588, Outline of Investigation for Roof and Gutter De-Icing Cable Units, 2002.ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 1820, Standard for Fire Test of Pneumatic Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004, Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1887, Standard for Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004,

Revised 2009.ANSI/UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems, 2004, Revised 2008.ANSI/UL 2024, Standard for Optical Fiber Cable Raceway, 2004, Revised 2007.ANSI/UL 2043, Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their

Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, 2008.ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, Revised 2008.UL, Fire Resistance Directory, 2009.

Reason: Update referenced standards to most recent revisions.

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H.2 Informational References.The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not a part of the

requirements of this document. UL, Subject 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit ProtectiveSystems, 1991 2006.ANSI/UL 2196, Tests of Fire Resistive Cables, 2001, Revised 2006.

Update referenced standards to most recent revisions.


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