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AGENDA
NFPA Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies
NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting August 24, 2015
InterContinental Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair Amy Murdock at 8:00 a.m. on August 24,
2015 at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, WI.
2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see
page 02.
3. Approval of June 27, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. See page 06.
4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 12.
5. Correlating committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions. See page 29.
6. Core chapters, first revisions of interest – staff review.
7. Report of Mall Task Group.
8. Action on 2015 edition TIAs. See public inputs 101 PI-34 and 5000 PI-18. See page 36.
9. Review of sections 38/39.2.1.2 through 38/39.2.1.4.
10. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page 42.
11. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page 71.
12. Other business.
13. Future meetings.
14. Adjournment.
Enclosures
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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER
Safety to Life
Kristin Bigda07/13/2015
SAF-MER
Amy J. Murdock
ChairCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland Parkway, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63146-4235Alternate: Terry Schultz
SE 3/4/2009SAF-MER
Kristin Bigda
Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
6/29/2007
SAF-MER
Mark J. Aaby
PrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Alternate: Tiffney A. Cates
SE 10/20/2010SAF-MER
Tracey D. Bellamy
PrincipalTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084The Home DepotAlternate: Leonard J. Ramo
U 10/4/2001
SAF-MER
William J. Burrus
PrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation700 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1212San Antonio, TX 78258
I 10/27/2009SAF-MER
Kenneth E. Bush
PrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office301 Bay Street, Lower LevelEaston, MD 21601-2721International Fire Marshals Association
E 1/1/1991
SAF-MER
Anthony W. Cole
PrincipalWal-Mart Stores, Inc.1615 Peninsula CourtRocklin, CA 95765Alternate: Daniel R. Nicholson
U 8/9/2011SAF-MER
Nicholas A. Dawe
PrincipalCobb County Fire Marshal’s Office1595 County Services ParkwayMarietta, GA 30008
E 10/20/2010
SAF-MER
Kevin L. Derr
PrincipalUS Architect of the Capitol3rd & D Streets, SWFord House Office Building, Room H2-543AWashington, DC 20515
E 3/1/2011SAF-MER
David A. Dodge
PrincipalSafety and Forensic ConsultingPO Box 600Standish, ME 04084
SE 4/17/2002
SAF-MER
Scott Donovan
PrincipalWinter Park Fire Department343 West Canton AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789-3129
E 08/11/2014SAF-MER
David W. Frable
PrincipalUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service665 Green Meadow LaneGeneva, IL 60134
U 10/27/2009
SAF-MER
Sam W. Francis
PrincipalAmerican Wood Council1 Dutton Farm LaneWest Grove, PA 19390
M 7/1/1996SAF-MER
Douglas R. Freels
PrincipalOak Ridge National Laboratory1 Bethel Valley Road, MS6424PO Box 2008Oak Ridge, TN 37831
U 1/1/1996
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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER
Safety to Life
Kristin Bigda07/13/2015
SAF-MER
Joseph R. Garzone
PrincipalSiemens Industries, Inc.Building Technologies Division, Fire Business Unit7890 Hoffman DriveWaterford, MI 48327National Electrical Manufacturers Association
M 3/1/2011SAF-MER
Daniel J. Gauvin
PrincipalTyco Fire Suppression & Building Products50 Technology DriveWestminster, MA 01441Alternate: Paul J. Vautour
M 10/01/1991
SAF-MER
Anthony C. Gumkowski
PrincipalTravelers Insurance CompanyOne Tower Square, 12CRHartford, CT 06183-4073Alternate: Brian L. Marburger
I 01/10/2008SAF-MER
Wayne D. Holmes
PrincipalHSB Professional Loss Control508 Parkview DriveBurlington, NC 27215
I 10/1/1996
SAF-MER
Jonathan Humble
PrincipalAmerican Iron and Steel Institute45 South Main Street, Suite 312West Hartford, CT 06107-2402Alternate: Farid Alfawakhiri
M 7/1/1996SAF-MER
Scott Jacobs
PrincipalISC Electronic Systems, Inc.Electronic Buildings Group, LLC18115 LaSalle AvenueGardena, CA 90248
IM 8/2/2010
SAF-MER
Raymond W. Lonabaugh
PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.PO Box 126Ridley Park, PA 19078National Fire Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: Ronald W. Brown
M 10/23/2003SAF-MER
Jeff Martin
PrincipalElite Fire Protection33605 Maclure Road, Unit #1Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2 CanadaNational Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
IM 7/14/2004
SAF-MER
Thomas W. McKeon
PrincipalEverest National Insurance6600 Boulevard EastSuite 10EWest New York, NY 07093
I 04/08/2015SAF-MER
Sarah A. Rice
PrincipalThe Preview Group, Inc.632 Race Street, #4Cincinnati, OH 45202
SE 10/20/2010
SAF-MER
Warren G. Stocker
PrincipalSafeway Inc.11555 Dublin Canyon RoadPleasanton, CA 94588
U 03/05/2012SAF-MER
David C. Tabar
PrincipalThe Sherwin-Williams Company333 Republic Building101 Prospect AvenueCleveland, OH 44115Alternate: Patrick A. McLaughlin
U 1/18/2001
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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER
Safety to Life
Kristin Bigda07/13/2015
SAF-MER
J. L. (Jim) Tidwell
PrincipalTidwell Code Consulting11712 Wind Creek CourtAledo, TX 76008Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationAlternate: Jim Widmer
M 8/5/2009SAF-MER
Ernest D. Yonkers
PrincipalHarrison French and Associates809 SW A Street, Suite 201Bentonville, AR 72712
SE 8/9/2011
SAF-MER
Farid Alfawakhiri
AlternateAmerican Iron and Steel Institute380 Cottonwood LaneNaperville, IL 60540Principal: Jonathan Humble
M 7/23/2008SAF-MER
Ronald W. Brown
AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.1615 Cypress Spring DriveFort Wayne, IN 46814National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Raymond W. Lonabaugh
M 03/05/2012
SAF-MER
Tiffney A. Cates
AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.6105 Fairdel AvenueBaltimore, MD 21206-2426Principal: Mark J. Aaby
SE 08/09/2012SAF-MER
Brian L. Marburger
AlternateTravelers Insurance CompanyOne Tower Square 7GS-BHartford, CT 06183Principal: Anthony C. Gumkowski
I 4/1/1996
SAF-MER
Patrick A. McLaughlin
AlternateMcLaughlin & Associates2070 South Fox Glen WayEagle, ID 83616Principal: David C. Tabar
U 10/4/2001SAF-MER
Daniel R. Nicholson
AlternateWalmart Stores, Inc.1105 SE 5th StreetBentonville, AR 72716-0610Principal: Anthony W. Cole
U 03/03/2014
SAF-MER
Leonard J. Ramo
AlternateTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway SE, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084Principal: Tracey D. Bellamy
U 10/18/2011SAF-MER
Terry Schultz
AlternateCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland Parkway, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63146-4235Principal: Amy J. Murdock
SE 7/12/2001
SAF-MER
Paul J. Vautour
AlternateTyco/SimplexGrinnell50 Technology DriveWestminster, MA 01441Principal: Daniel J. Gauvin
M 03/05/2012SAF-MER
Jim Widmer
AlternatePotter Roemer FIRE PROPO Box 3237Montgomery, AL 36109-1405Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationPrincipal: J. L. (Jim) Tidwell
M 1/14/2005
SAF-MER
Kristin Bigda
Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471
6/29/2007
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Safety to Life
Kristin Bigda07/13/2015
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NFPA Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 SECOND DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 27, 2013 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown
San Diego, California
1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair, Ken Bush, at 8:00 a.m. on June 26, 2013 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, San Diego, California.
2. Self-introduction of Committee Members and Guests.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
NAME COMPANY Kenneth E. Bush, Chair Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office
Rep. International Fire Marshals Association
Kristin Bigda, Nonvoting Secretary National Fire Protection Association Tracey D. Bellamy, Principal Telgian Corporation
Rep. The Home Depot Ronald W. Brown Alt. to R. Lonabaugh
National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.
William J. Burrus, Principal Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation
Anthony W. Cole, Principal Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Nicholas A. Dawe, Principal Cobb County Fire Marshal’s Office Kevin L. Derr, Principal US Architect of the Capitol David A. Dodge, Principal Safety and Forensic Consulting
Rep. American Society of Safety Engineers Douglas R. Freels, Principal Oak Ridge National Laboratory Joseph R. Garzone, Principal Siemens Industries, Inc.
Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Scott Jacobs, Principal ISC Electronic Systems, Inc. Raymond W. Lonabaugh, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Jeff Martin, Principal Elite Fire Protection
Rep. National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors
Patrick A. McLaughlin Alt. to D. Tabar
McLaughlin & Associates
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Amy J. Murdock, Principal Code Consultants, Inc. Leonard J. Ramo Alt. to T. Bellamy
Telgian Corporation
Sarah A. Rice, Principal The Preview Group, Inc. Warren G. Stocker, Principal Safeway Inc.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
NAME COMPANY
Mark J. Aaby, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc. David W. Frable, Principal US General Services Administration Sam W. Francis, Principal American Wood Council
Rep. American Forest & Paper Association Daniel J. Gauvin, Principal Tyco/SimplexGrinnell Anthony C. Gumkowski, Principal Travelers Insurance Company Wayne D. Holmes, Principal HSB Professional Loss Control Jonathan Humble, Principal American Iron and Steel Institute David C. Tabar, Principal The Sherwin-Williams Company J. L. (Jim) Tidwell, Principal Tidwell Code Consulting
Rep. Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Ernest D. Yonkers, Principal Harrison French and Associates
3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the August 14-15, 2012 meeting were approved with no modifications.
4. The New Process. Staff Liaison Kristin Bigda used the PowerPoint presentation included
in the agenda to discuss the Second Draft phase of the new codes and standards development process.
5. Definitions Task Group. William Burrus volunteered to represent BLD/SAF-MER on
the definitions task group.
6. Hazardous Materials Task Group. The following committee members have volunteered to participate in the hazardous materials task group as described in the agenda: Sarah Rice, Patrick McLaughlin, Doug Freels, and Tracy Bellamy. Further direction from the Correlating Committee will be forthcoming. Any additional interested committee members should contact Kristin Bigda directly.
7. Report of Mall Task Group. Sarah Rice presented the mall task group report. No
changes to the codes were proposed at this time. It was decided that the mall task group would be reinstated for next code revision cycle. The task group, consisting of Sarah Rice (chair), Nick Dawe, Leonard Ramo, David Dodge, Jonathan Humble, Amy Murdock, and Adriana Alvarado (guest) will work to schedule at least one in-person meeting prior to the public input closing date next cycle. A fall planning meeting will also take place. Kristin Bigda will provide NFPA staff support to the task group. (See attachment A)
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8. Update on Business Use Occupant Load Study. The committee reviewed the reports distributed by the Fire Protection Research Foundation.
9. NFPA 101 Second Draft (formerly ROC) Preparation. All public comments,
correlating notes, and committee inputs were addressed. Additional Second Revisions were developed as needed. See Second Draft ballot package and draft.
10. NFPA 5000 Second Draft (formerly ROC) Preparation. All public comments, correlating notes, and committee inputs were addressed. Additional Second Revisions were developed as needed. See Second Draft ballot package and draft.
11. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th by Chair, Ken Bush.
Meeting Minutes Prepared By:
Kristin Bigda, NFPA Staff
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ATTACHMENT A
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June�25,�2013����To:� �Ken�Bush,�Chair�SAF-MER��
NFPA�TC�on�Mercantile�and�Business�Occupancies�(SAF-MER)��From:�Sarah�Rice,�Chair��Re:� Task�Group�on�Proposed�Revisions�to�36.4.4�Mall�Buildings��cc:� Kristin�Bigda,�NFPA�Staff���Members�of�the�Task�Group�were:��Sarah�Rice,�Chair�Nicholas�Dawe�Leonard�Ramo�David�Dodge�Jonathan�Humble�Adriana�Alvarado�Ken�Bush��A�kick-off�conference�call�was�held�on�Thursday,�March�28,�in�which�the�Task�Group�discussed�its�charge,�i.e.,�how�to�revise�Section�36.4.4�so�to�incorporate�“uncovered”�structures,�commonly�referred�to�as�“open-air”�malls�as�it�was�determined�that�the�language�currently�in�the�LSC�does�not�avail�itself�to�these�structures�as�by�definition�a�“Mall�Building”�and�a�“Mall”�are�defined�as:��
3.3.36.9*�Mall�Building.�A�single�building�enclosing�a�number�of�tenants�and�occupancies�wherein�two�or�more�tenants�have�a�main�entrance�into�one�or�more�malls.�For�the�purpose�of�this�Code,�anchor�buildings�shall�not�be�considered�as�a�part�of�the�mall�building.�3.3.167�Mall.�A�roofed�or�covered�common�pedestrian�area�within�a�mall�building�that�serves�as�access�for�two�or�more�tenants�and�does�not�exceed�three�levels�that�are�open�to�each�other.��Note�–�underlining�and�highlighting�are�only�done�for�emphasis.�
�TG�members�were�asked�to�review�the�content�of�Section�36.4.4�and�developed�proposed�revisions�for�the�next�conference�call.��In�the�2nd�conference�call,�held�May�14,�2013,�the�TG�reviewed�the�revisions�that�were�submitted.��Revisions�were�submitted�by�Ken�Bush,�David�Dodge,�Nick�Dawe�and�Sarah�Rice.��As�the�TG�reviewed�the�proposed�revisions,�it�became�apparent�that�to�truly�revise�Section�36.4.4�to�regulate�both�“closed”�and�“open-air”�mall�structures,�not�only�would�Chapter�36�need�to�undergo�extensive�revisions,�but�revisions�would�be�required�in�other�Chapters.�At�a�minimum�revisions�would�be�needed�in�Chapters�7�(Means�of�Egress)�and�8�(Features�of�Fire�Protection).���Because�of�this�realization,�the�TG�is�unable�to�bring�to�the�TC�any�substantive�revisions�that�will�address�the�issue.�� �
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Issues�that�would�need�to�be�resolved�are�relatively�complicated,�they�include,�but�are�not�limited�to:��
� How�is�exit�access�travel�distance�measured?�� Where�are�the�exits?�Are�there�really�exits?�� Where�does�the�public�way�start?�� How�is�the�open-air�space�between�structures�regulated?�As�a�“pedestrian�way”�on�private�property,�or�
as�a�“public�way?”�� If�as�a�public�way,�then�to�fire�lane�requirements�apply?�� How�much�openness�is�required�between�adjacent�structures?��For�single�story�structures?��For�multi-
story�structures?�� Does�the�3-story�limit�on�mall�buildings�still�apply?�� Is�each�stand-alone�structure�a�building?��Or�is�the�entire�complex�a�“building?”�� Where�would�fire�protection�systems�extend?��How�would�overhangs�be�addressed?�� How�would�balconies�on�upper�levels�be�addressed?��Both�for�construction�and�egress.�
�Conclusions��The�only�revisions�that�the�TG�could�essentially�agree�on�at�this�time�were�to�several�definitions.��But�upon�consideration�the�TG�decided�to�not�move�those�revisions�forward�at�this�time.��For�without�a�comprehensive�package�of�changes�to�all�of�the�affected�Chapters,�making�these�revisions�may�create�more�issues�than�they�would�solve.���Recommendation��It�is�recommended�that�a�Task�Group�be�convened�that�will�work�to�create�a�comprehensive�package�of�revisions�to�the�2015�edition�of�NFPA�101�for�submittal�in�the�2018�development�cycle.��This�TG�would�develop�revisions�for�not�only�Chapter�36�but�also�to�any�other�chapter�that�may�have�provisions�related�to�mall�buildings.���/sar�
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MINUTES Joint Teleconference / Adobe Connect Meeting of
NFPA Correlating Committee on Building Code (BLD-AAC)
NFPA Correlating Committee on Safety to Life (SAF-AAC)
March 10, 2015
1. Call to Order. Teleconference / Adobe Connect meeting called to order by SAF-
AAC Chair Bill Koffel at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on March 10, 2015. BLD-AAC Chair
Jim Quiter was unable to attend.
2. Attendance Roll Call. Staff called the roll of BLD-AAC and SAF-AAC and recorded
the members who responded as being present.
The following members were in attendance:
NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC
William Koffel Koffel Associates, Inc. Non-Voting
Member
Chair
Jerry Wooldridge Reedy Creek Improvement District Secretary
Chad Beebe ASHE – AHA
Rep.: TC on Board and Care
Facilities
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Wayne Carson Carson Associates, Inc.
Rep.: TC on Fundamentals
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Shane Clary Bay Alarm Company
Rep.: Signaling Systems Correlating
Committee
Principal: Wayne Moore
Alternate to
Non-Voting
Member
David Collins The Preview Group, Inc.
Rep.: TC on Means of Egress
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
John Devlin Aon Fire Protection Engineering
Corp.
Rep.: TC on Fire Protection Features
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Salvatore DiCristina Rutgers, The State University of
New Jersey
Rep.: Bulding Code Development
Committee
Principal
Victor Dubrowski Code Consultants, Inc.
Re.: TC on Educational and Day-
Care Occupancies
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
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NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC
David Frable US General Services Administration Principal
Randy Gaw Rep.: TC on Detention &
Correctional Occupancies
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
John Harrington FM Global Principal
Howard Hopper UL LLC Principal Principal
Stephen Hrustich Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency
Services
Rep.: International Association of
Fire Chiefs
Principal
Jonathan Humble American Iron and Steel Institute Principal
Gerald Jones Rep: Building Seismic Safety
Council/Code Resource Support
Committee
Principal
J. Edmund Kalie Jr. Prince George’s County Government Principal
Gary Keith FM Global
Principal: John Harrington
Alternate
David P. Klein US Department of Veteran Affairs
Rep.: TC on Health Care
Occupancies
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Amy Murdock Code Consultants, Inc.
Rep.: TC on Mercantile & Business
Occupancies
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Isaac Papier Honeywell, Inc.
Rep.: National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
Principal
Henry Paszczuk Connecticut Dept. of Public Safety
Rep.: TC on Interior Finish &
Contents
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Ronald Reynolds Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office
Rep.: International Fire Marshals
Association
Principal
Eric Rosenbaum Jensen Hughes
Rep.: American Health Care
Association
Principal
Faimeen Shah Vortex Fire Engineering
Consultancy
Principal
Jeffrey Tubbs Arup
Rep.: TC on Assembly Occupancies
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Robert Upson National Fire Sprinkler Association
Principal: Jeffrey Hugo
Alternate
Joseph Versteeg Versteeg Associates
Rep.: TC on Alternative Approaches
to Life Safety
Non-Voting
Member
Non-Voting
Member
Leon Vinci Health Promotion Consultants
Rep: American Public Health
Association
Principal: Jake Pauls
Alternate
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The following members were not in attendance:
NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC
James Quiter Arup Chair Principal
Sam Francis American Wood Council Principal
Raymond Hansen US Department of the Air Force Principal
John Kampmeyer, Sr. Triad Fire Protection Engineering
Corp.
Principal
Russell Leavitt Telgian Corporation
Rep.: American Fire Sprinkler
Association
Principal
Michael Newman Johnson & Johnson
Rep.: NFPA Industrial Fire
Protection Section
Principal
Daniel O’Connor Aon Fire Protection Engineering
Rep.: American Hotel & Lodging
Association
Principal
Richard Jay Roberts Honeywell Life Safety
Rep.: National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
Principal
The following guests were in attendance:
NAME COMPANY
Kristin Bigda National Fire Protection Association
Ron Coté National Fire Protection Association
Allan Fraser National Fire Protection Association
Daniel Gorham National Fire Protection Association
Gregory Harrington National Fire Protection Association
Robert Solomon National Fire Protection Association
3. Minutes Approval. Minutes of the BLD-AAC November 8, 2013 and SAF-AAC
November 7, 2013 meetings were approved as distributed.
4. Liaison Reports.
Sprinkler Project. Bill Koffel presented the sprinkler project liaison report. There
were no significant changes being made to NFPA 13, 13D and 13R (vis a vis NFPA
101/5000) in the current revision cycle (Annual 2015). NITMAMS are awaited. The
NFPA 13 revisions include re-inserting the sprinkler exemption for apartment unit
bathrooms.
Fire Alarm Project. Shane Clary presented the fire alarm project liaison report.
There were no significant changes being made to NFPA 72 (vis a vis NFPA
101/5000) in the current revision cycle (Annual 2015). NITMAMS are awaited.
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5. Supplemental Operating Procedures. SAF-AAC Chair Bill Koffel advised that he
and BLD-AAC chair Jim Quiter will appoint a task group to review the supplemental
operating procedures; compare its features to the NFPA Regulations Governing the
Development of NFPA Standards (Regs); and determine what, if anything, needs to
be retained in some form. Correlating committee members were asked to review the
procedures; identify any items that need to be retained; and communicate such to
staff.
6. Hazardous Materials – NFPA 101. The NFPA 101 Hazardous Materials Task
Group report was noted as received. Task Group Chair Jeff Tubbs was asked to
submit the proposed changes as official Public Input, on behalf of the task group, by
the July 6 closing date. Staff advised that the SAF-FUN, SAF-MEA, and SAF-FIR
technical committees would each address the portion of the recommended changes
that apply to their assigned chapters. Proposed new Annex C (a repository for
information on the NFPA documents that address hazardous materials) would be
addressed by SAF-FUN. The Correlating Committee would perform any needed
correlation among the technical committee actions.
7. NFPA 101/5000 2018-Edition Work Areas. The activity / plans updates from the
technical committee chairs and the development of subject areas for focus during the
2018 edition revision cycle were handled together. The resulting issues, for
consideration by the technical committees, follow:
SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000
Glossary of Terms Direction needed on how to
proceed with definitions (on-
going)
All TCs based
on definition
assignments
All TCs based
on definition
assignments
Resilient design
concepts
Emerging topic but may pilot
a project for BLD/SAF-HEA
in 2015
HEA
Other TCs
might
consider
HEA
Other TCs
might
consider
Hazardous materials in
NFPA 101
How should code regulate
egress provisions related to
health hazards and not just
fire? (Jeff Tubbs Task
Group)
FUN, MEA,
FIR with AAC
review
Hazardous materials in
NFPA 5000
Review Chapter 34
provisions for things like
dead ends and common path
of travel
IND
Smoke compartment
size increase in health
care
Conditions needed to allow
larger compartment size in
hospitals/nursing homes
HEA HEA
CO detection in Only residential occupancy BCF BCF
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SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000
residential B&C without CO provisions;
Correlating Committee asked
earlier for a TIA
Security/safety/code
conflicts (re: schools,
in particular)
Should have content to
review from 12/2014 School
Security/Safety Workshop
FUN re: doc
Scope
expansion;
MEA, END;
Other TCs
might
consider re:
active shooter
FUN re: doc
Scope
expansion;
MEA, END;
Other TCs
might
consider re:
active shooter
Elevator use Incorporate the latest and
greatest information from
ASME
MEA, FUN BSY, MEA,
FUN
Home health care May consider joint NFPA
99/NFPA 101 project to
address durable medical
equipment (DME), safety
measures, and backup power
HEA, possible
co-ordination
w/ RES
Means of egress
remoteness
How is remoteness of exit
access potentially impacted
by vertical openings?
MEA, FIR MEA, FIR
Exterior wall
assemblies and NFPA
285
Review FPRF report (June
2014) and determine if
changes needed for NFPA
5000
BLC, SCM
“Life safety” sprinkler
systems
Introduce discussion on
scope, use and limitations of
NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R
for:
- Other than residential
occupancies
- 5- and 6-story buildings
integrating ‘pedestal
construction’ (13R)
BCF, RES BCF, RES,
BLC
NFPA 13R attic
protection
What is expected
performance level? Lives
saved but building lost
RES, BCF RES, BCF
Buildings under
construction
Evaluate application of
NFPA 241 to systems and
buildings
FUN FUN
Term “temporary” Expand definition to consider
use of temporary systems as
well as buildings/structures
FUN FUN
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SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000
Location, design,
hardening of egress
stairs based on wind
hazard
Avoid stair designs that utilize
glass on exterior walls.
Alternatively, look at use of
ASTM E1886, Standard Test
Method for Performance of
Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, Doors, and Impact
Protective Systems Impacted
by Missile(s) and Exposed to
Cyclic Pressure Differentials,
and/or ASTM E1996,
Standard Specification for
Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls,
Doors, and Impact Protective
Systems Impacted by
Windborne Debris in
Hurricanes. See NIST NCST
report on Joplin, MO tornado.
FIR, MEA FIR, MEA,
SCM
In-building storm
shelter spaces
Add scoping and reference to
ANSI/NSSA/ICC 500 for
certain occupancies.
Various – incl
FUN (Scope);
AXM, END,
MER
Various – incl
FUN (Scope);
AXM, END,
MER, BLC,
SCM
Stair descent devices Add scoping, how many and
where
MEA,
Various
occupancies
BSY, MEA,
Various
occupancies
UMC technical review Close review for “conflicts”
with 90A, 90B, and other
NFPA documents (e.g.,
flexible air duct/connector
length)
BSF BSY
Roof egress New section on egress
requirements for roofs with
mechanical equipment
MEA MEA
Private
homes/dwellings
rented as B&Bs
Trend of private homeowners
advertising their home for
short stay rentals
(airbnb.com) but not licensed
or regulated in any way.
Might be more of a Pub Ed
issue.
RES RES
Life Safety Evaluation
for assembly
Continue the upgrading effort AXM AXM
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SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000
occupancies
Falls over guards in
arenas and stadia
FPRF report AXM AXM
Opening protectives
(door, windows)
ratings
Chair convened a task group FIR FIR
Inspection, testing,
maintenance (ITM) of
fire escape stairs
Consider National Fire
Escape Assn materials
MEA MEA
Day-care age for self-
preservation
FPRF report END END
Ambulatory health care
occupant load factor
2 FPRF reports HEA HEA
Apartments for the
elderly
Is there a special risk or is
special protection needed?
Revisit 1981 edition of
NFPA 101
RES RES
Open malls Chair convened a task group MER MER
Evacuation chairs Scoping and use of RESNA
standard
BSY
Accessibility reference
updating
2010 ADA; expected update
of ANSI A117.1
BSY
Green roofing systems FM Global has installation
data sheet and approval
standard
SCM
Tall timber buildings FPRF report BLC
Height and area FPRF compilation, but no
objective criteria developed
BLC
8. Other Business. No other business was raised.
9. Next Meeting. The BLD-AAC and SAF-AAC correlating committees will meet to
address NFPA 5000/101 First Draft correlation issues in December 2015 or early
January 2016.
10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.
Minutes prepared by Ron Coté and Kelly Carey
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Public Input No. 34-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]
1. Delete the reference in 36.4.5.3(8) as follows:
NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andpyrotechnic Articles
2. Delete 36.4.6 as follows:
36.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies in which the retailsale of consumer fireworks,
1 . 4 G , is conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation,Storage, and Retail Sales of
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles .
3 . Delete the reference in 37.4.5.3(8) as follows:
NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andpyrotechnic Articles
4. Delete 37.4.6 as follows:
37.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies in which the retailsale of consumer fireworks,
1 . 4 G , is conducted, other than approved existing facilities, shall comply with NFPA1124, Codefor the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and PyrotechnicArticles .
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
101-15-2_Log_1144_SC_14-8-26_CONCURRENT_-_TIA_101-15-2.pdf
NFPA TIA 15-2 (Log #1144)
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 15-2 (Log 1144) issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014 and per the NFPA Regs., needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next edition of the Document.
Submitter’s Substantiation:Deletes reference to NFPA 1124, or a consumer fireworks provision, or both. Consistent with NFPA Standards Council Decision D#14-1, issued March 3, 2014, NFPA has temporarily withdrawn NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The effect of this decision is that no recognized criteria for the subjects previously governed by NFPA 1124 exist within the NFPA codes and standards system; thus, this TIA works to align NFPA 101with that circumstance. Emergency Nature: NFPA 1124 has been temporarily withdrawn as a result of Standards Council Decision D#14-1, which was issued March 3, 2014, subsequent to completion of the NFPA 101-2015 Second Draft, but prior to the issuance of NFPA 101-2015. Accordingly, this TIA is intended to be issued concurrently with NFPA 101-2015.
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Submitter Full Name: TC ON SAF-MER
Organization: NFPA 101 TC on Mercantile and Business Occupancies
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Fri Feb 27 15:05:40 EST 2015
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I, TC ON SAF-MER, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights incopyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). Iunderstand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which thisPublic Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that Ihave full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am TC ON SAF-MER, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignmentand the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronicsignature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Tentative Interim Amendment
NFPA 101® Life Safety Code®
2015 Edition
Reference: Various TIA 15-2 (SC 14-8-26 / TIA Log #1144) Note: Text of the TIA issued and incorporated into the text of the document, therefore no separate publication is necessary. 1. Delete the reference in 36.4.5.3(8) as follows: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and pyrotechnic Articles 2. Delete 36.4.6 as follows: 36.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies in which the retail sale of consumer fireworks, 1.4G, is conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. 7 3. Delete the reference in 37.4.5.3(8) as follows: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and pyrotechnic Articles 4. Delete 37.4.6 as follows: 37.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies in which the retail sale of consumer fireworks, 1.4G, is conducted, other than approved existing facilities, shall comply with NFPA1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014
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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]
1. Delete the reference in 27.4.5.3(8) as follows:
(8) NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworksand Pyrotechnic Articles
2. Delete 27.4.6 as follows:
27.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies where the retailsales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G a r e conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
5000-15-6_Log_1143_SC_14-8-39_CONCURRENT_-_TIA_5000-15-6.pdf
NFPA TIA 15-6 Log No. 1143
✓
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment No. 15-6 (Log 1143) issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014 and per the NFPA Regs., needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next edition of the Document.
Submitter’s Substantiation: Deletes reference to NFPA 1124, or a consumer fireworks provision, or both. Consistent with NFPA Standards Council Decision D#14-1, issued March 3, 2014, NFPA has temporarily withdrawn NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The effect of this decision is that no recognized criteria for the subjects previously governed by NFPA 1124 exist within the NFPA codes and standards system; thus, this TIA works to align NFPA 5000 with that circumstance.
Emergency Nature: NFPA 1124 has been temporarily withdrawn as a result of Standards Council Decision D#14-1, which was issued March 3, 2014, subsequent to completion of the NFPA 5000-2015 Second Draft, but prior to the issuance of NFPA 5000-2015. Accordingly, this TIA is intended to be issued concurrently with NFPA 5000-2015.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: TC ON BLD-MER
Organization: NFPA TC on Mercantile and Business Occupancies
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Mon Mar 09 15:53:58 EDT 2015
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By checking this box I affirm that I am TC ON BLD-MER, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignmentand the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronicsignature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
Tentative Interim Amendment
NFPA 5000® Building Construction and Safety Code ®
2015 Edition
Reference: 27.4.5.3(8) and 27.4.6 TIA 15-6 (SC 14-8-39 / TIA Log #1143) Note: Text of the TIA issued and incorporated into the text of the document, therefore no separate publication is necessary. A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process.
1. Delete the reference in 27.4.5.3(8) as follows: (8) NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles 2. Delete 27.4.6 as follows: 27.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies where the retail sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G are conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014
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Public Input No. 266-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]
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Change “mall” to “mall concourse” throughout the document.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The term “mall” is often misused when applying the current Code provisions. The term “mall concourse” is a term more commonly used in the field and clarifies the application of the provisions for mall structures. Several proposed changes related to the provisions for mall structures have been submitted this cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
Affilliation: ASSE
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:08:06 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 267-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]
Change “mall building” to “mall structure” throughout the document.
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The provisions of 36/37.4.4 may apply to facilities with multiple buildings with an open mall concourse as a single structure. The term “mall structure” encompasses the multiple types of mall facilities that can apply the provisions of this section. Additional revisions are being proposed to Section 36/37.4.4 to support this concept. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
Affilliation: ASSE
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:13:09 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 278-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.36.9 ]
3.3.36.9 Mall Building.
A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies wherein two or more tenantshave a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose of this Code, anchor buildingsshall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)
3.3.36.9* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose ofthis Code, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Change moves the newly renamed term “mall structure” to the appropriate location in Chapter 3. Change is consistent with the change from “mall building” to “mall structure.” Please also delete Annex language and relocate accordingly (see definition of “mall structure”.)
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
Affilliation: ASSE
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:53:40 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 279-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.272.12 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
3.3.272.X* Mall Structure. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose ofthis Code, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Change moves the newly renamed term “mall structure” to the appropriate location in Chapter 3. Change is consistent with the change from “mall building” to “mall structure.” Please also include Annex language from deleted 3.3.36.9.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
Affilliation: ASSE
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:56:47 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 268-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 36.4.4.2 ]
36.4.4.2 Special Definitions.
The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:
(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazardcontents and having direct access to a mall building, but having all required means ofegress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2.)
(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparationtenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2.)
(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all otherfloor areas designated for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas.The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of joint partitions to theoutside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3.)
(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves asaccess for two or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to eachother. (See 3.3.169.)a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of the
perimeter walls or roof open to the outer air.
b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.
(5)
(6) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances fromthe exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
Affilliation: ASSE
Street Address:
City:
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* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For thepurpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)
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Public Input No. 73-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 36.7.7 ]
36.7.8 Retail Sale of Consumer Fireworks. The retail sale of consumer fireworks, including theirstorage and display, is prohibited.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The Standards Council decision, regarding the blanket repeal of consumer fireworks provisions in NFPA Codes and Standards, deregulated the sale of consumer fireworks in such states and localities that have NFPA code and standards adopted. Nowhere in the NFPA Code and Standards does it prohibit the sale of consumer fireworks. With the Standards Council decision, consumer fireworks can still be sold and be in full compliance with NFPA Codes and Standards as they would be a mercantile occupancy under 101 and NFPA 1. The only thing that has occurred as a result of the Standards Council decision was the repeal of any consumer fireworks safety provisions creating a deregulated environment for this product.
This proposal would address the gap that has been created by the repeal of the consumer fireworks provision by clarifying that, since there are no technical provisions to regulate the sale of consumer fireworks in a safe manner, such sale should be prohibited until the gap of safety provisions has been filled by the promulgation of new consumer fireworks provisions. Without this provision in the code, this Standards Council's action in deregulating consumer fireworks permits these materials to be stored and sold in any arrangement or configuration and still be code compliant under the NFPA Codes and Standards. Without this prohibition in the code, the Standards Council action actually creates an environment that encourages a blatantly unsafe condition to be created in any occupancy without the AHJ being able to address the obvious hazard in any manner.
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Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck
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Public Input No. 273-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 37.4.4.2 ]
37.4.4.2 Special Definitions.
The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:
(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazardcontents and having direct access to a mall building, but having all required means ofegress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2)
(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparationtenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2)
(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all otherfloor areas designated for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas.The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of joint partitions to theoutside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3)
(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves asaccess for two or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to eachother. (See 3.3.169.)
a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of theperimeter walls or roof open to the outer air.
b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.
(5)
(6) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances fromthe exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For thepurpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)
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Public Input No. 74-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 37.7.7 ]
37.7.8 Retail Sale of Consumer Fireworks. The retail sale of consumer fireworks, including thestorage and display, shall be prohibited.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The Standards Council decision, regarding the blanket repeal of consumer fireworks provisions in NFPA Codes and Standards, deregulated the sale of consumer fireworks in such states and localities that have NFPA code and standards adopted. Nowhere in the NFPA Code and Standards does it prohibit the sale of consumer fireworks. With the Standards Council decision, consumer fireworks can still be sold and be in full compliance with NFPA Codes and Standards as they would be a mercantile occupancy under 101 and NFPA 1. The only thing that has occurred as a result of the Standards Council decision was the repeal of any consumer fireworks safety provisions creating a deregulated environment for this product.
This proposal would address the gap that has been created by the repeal of the consumer fireworks provision by clarifying that, since there are no technical provisions to regulate the sale of consumer fireworks in a safe manner, such sale should be prohibited until the gap of safety provisions has been filled by the promulgation of new consumer fireworks provisions. Without this provision in the code, this Standards Council's action in deregulating consumer fireworks permits these materials to be stored and sold in any arrangement or configuration and still be code compliant under the NFPA Codes and Standards. Without this prohibition in the code, the Standards Council action actually creates an environment that encourages a blatantly unsafe condition to be created in any occupancy without the AHJ being able to address the obvious hazard in any manner.
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Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck
Organization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division
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Public Input No. 408-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 38.2.2.2.1 ]
38.2.2.2.1
Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted. In Business Educational occupancies whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, classroom doors shall be allowed to be providedwith locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room provided the doorshall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or other approved means.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Reason Statement: The ability to protect students and teachers while in the classroom is a high priority in all educational institutions. Many schools and school districts have taken measures to address this pressing concern of safety of occupants in classrooms in the event of a threatening situation. Some of the proposed or implemented solutions specifically affecting classroom doors, while well intended, may compromise aspects of life safety while attempting to address security.
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Submitter Full Name: KELLY NICOLELLO
Organization: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES
Affilliation: National Association of State Fire Marshals
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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 10:51:34 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 212-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.2.1 ]
add new paragraph 38.3.2.1.1 as follows:
38.3.2.1.1 Doors to hazardous areas shall be self-closing or automatic-closing
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Simply referring to Section 8.7 (or paragraph 8.7.1.2 specifically) in 38.3.2.1 will require a new sprinklered hazardous area to have smoke resistant construction, but there's nothing in this section requiring opening protection (i.e., a self closing door). Without such a requirement, there's no ability to contain smoke and heat to the hazardous area (other than hope the sprinklers will do so). This requirement could go in Section 8.7, but there is already precedence for this requirement being found in an occupancy chapter (see chapter 18 and 19 for health care occupancies). Note: this could also be inserted in chapter 39, but then it would be a retroactive requirement.
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Public Input No. 28-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.2.3 ]
Medical Gas.
Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gasesshall be in accordance with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
101_PC31.pdf NFPA 101 Public Comment No. 31.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
NOTE: The following Public Input appeared as “Reject but Hold” in Public Comment No. 28 of the A2014 Second Draft Report for NFPA 101 and per the Regs. at 4.4.8.3.1.
NFPA 99 covers the requirements for storage areas as well as the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases in health care facilities. The definition of health care facilities in NFPA 99 would also apply to outpatient clinics that are classified as a business occupancy.
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Submitter Full Name: TC ON SAF-MER
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Public Comment No. 31-NFPA 101-2013 [ New Section after 38.3.2.4 ]
Medical Gas.
Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gasesshall be in accordance with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment
NFPA 99 covers the requirements for storage areas as well as the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases in health care facilities. The definition of health care facilities in NFPA 99 would also apply to outpatient clinics that are classified as a business occupancy.
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Committee Action: Rejected but held
Resolution: The proposed language is new material and will be reviewed during the next cycle.
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Public Input No. 229-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.4.4 ]
38.3.4 .4 Mass Notification Risk Analysis. A Risk Analysis in accordancewith section 9.6 of this code shall be conducted for new college and universitybuildings to determine the need for Mass Notification.
38.3.4 .5 Emergency Response Plan. An emergency response plan shall bedeveloped or modified for each College and University based on requirements of 9.7.
38.3.4.5.2.1 Where there is an emergency response plan in place, Mass Notificationshall be implemented in accordance with the Risk Analysis to provide emergencycommunication required by the emergency response plan .
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
This will point to Chapter 9 for instructions. Campus and Universities are often considered “Business Occupancies”, this is the reason for this section to point to Chapter 9.The purpose for this Public Input seeks to provide a requirement that every new College and University campus conduct a Risk Analysis and create an Emergency Response Plan for their facility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan as required in the above proposed sections.
This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every educational occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification System, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the education occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.
An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy.
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Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN
Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND
Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety
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Public Input No. 409-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 39.2.2.2.1 ]
39.2.2.2.1
Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted. In Business Educational occupancies whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, classroom doors shall be allowed to be providedwith locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room when all of thefollowing conditions are met:1. The door shall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or otherapproved means.
2. Modifications shall not be made to existing listed panic hardware, fire door hardware or doorclosers.
3. Modifications to fire door assemblies shall be in accordance with NFPA 80.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Reason Statement: The ability to protect students and teachers while in the classroom is a high priority in all educational institutions. Many schools and school districts have taken measures to address this pressing concern of safety of occupants in classrooms in the event of a threatening situation. Some of the proposed or implemented solutions specifically affecting classroom doors, while well intended, may compromise aspects of life safety while attempting to address security.
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Submitter Full Name: KELLY NICOLELLO
Organization: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES
Affilliation: National Association of State Fire Marshals
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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 10:55:05 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 228-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 39.3.4.1 ]
39.3.4.1.2 Upon replacement of the existing notification system in a College orUniversity Campus building, provisions for Mass Notification shall be considered asoutlined in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
This will provide direction that when an existing college/university campus building is replacing the fire alarm notification system, that they consider Mass Notification in their new design.
At the time of replacing/upgrading the existing system, there can be a cost effective result with many overall Life Safety benefits.
The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security, and our buildings. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation and guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan.
This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every existing Assembly occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the Assembly occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.
An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy
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Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN
Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND
Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety
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Submittal Date: Wed Jul 01 15:03:16 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 389-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 39.4.2.1 ]
39.4.2.1 *
All high-rise business occupancy buildings shall be provided with a reasonable degree of safetyfrom fire, and such degree of safety shall be accomplished by one of the following means:
(1) Installation of a complete, approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordancewith 9.7.1.1 (1)
(2) Installation of an engineered life safety system complying with all of the following:
(3) The engineered life safety system shall be developed by a registered professionalengineer experienced in fire and life safety systems design.
(4) The life safety system shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction andshall be permitted to include any or all of the following systems:
(5) Partial automatic sprinkler protection
(6) Smoke detection alarms
(7) Smoke control
(8) Elevator life safety system
(9) Compartmentation
(10) Other approved systems
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Although the general guidance is to not use an elevator in a fire emergency, in high-rise buildings it is not uncommon for occupants, people with mobility impairments, and the fire service to use the elevator. Part of the engineered life safety system should take this into account.
Related Public Inputs for This Document
Related Input Relationship
Public Input No. 390-NFPA 101-2015 [NewSection after A.39.3.2.3]
The proposed annex note describes anelevator life safety system.
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Submitter Full Name: WILLIAM KOFFEL
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Public Input No. 269-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.36.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.1.14 for buildings housing morethan one occupancy ere ...
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Facilities that function as a shopping mall are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 36/37.4.4, rather it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:19:39 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 270-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.36.4.4.2(4)(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 36.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:24:53 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 271-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.36.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:28:46 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 272-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.4.4.2(5) ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.36.4.4.4 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, the meansof egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the open concoursepublic way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not be considered as aportion of the means of egress.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 36.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:31:12 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 274-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.3.2.3 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.37.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.1.14 for buildings housing morethan one occupancy.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Facilities that function as a “mall” are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 36/37.4.4, it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Public Input No. 275-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.3.2.3 ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.37.4.4.2(4)(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Annex language clarifies the application of Section 37.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:43:14 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 277-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.4.4.2(5) ]
TITLE OF NEW CONTENT
A.37.4.4.4 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, the meansof egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the open concoursepublic way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not be considered as aportion of the means of egress.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 37.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:48:53 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 276-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. A.37.4.4.2(5) ]
A.37.4.4.2(5) Mall Building.
A mall building might enclose one or more uses, such as retail and wholesale stores, drinkingand dining establishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, transportation facilities,offices, and other similar uses.
A.37.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Public Input No. 390-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.39.3.2.3 ]
A.39.4.2.1
An elevator life safety system should be listed for such service and comply with all of thefollowing:
(1) The system should be capable of operating at temperatures ranging from 32 F (0 C) to 575F (300 C)
(2) The system should be capable of treating the combusion gases to maintain a tenableenvironment for a period of 6 continuous hours. The CDC criteria could be used as a basis fordetermining tenability associated with the products of combustion.
(3) The system should be capable of handlng air flow rates of at least 22 cfm (600 lpm)
(4) The system should be capable of cooling the treated air to a temperature of 90 F (33 C)
(5) The system should consist of at least two independent means of treating the combustiongases
(6) The system should be powered from the normal power and standby power as required bySection 7.14.7 and should also include an intergral
emergency power supply capable of 2 hours of continuous operatoin
(7) The system should be actuated by both a manual means within the elevator cab andautomatically upon operation of smoke and heat detectors
located in the elevator lobbies, elevator shaft, and elevator control room
(8) Upon activation, the system should iniitate a supervisory signal on the fire alarm systemand annunciate in the emergency command center
The elevator life safety system should be tested as follows:
(1) Using a computer-based, self-testing/self-diagnositc system at intervals of not more than15 minutes
(2) The computer-based system should be capable of providing a report of the history of testsand failures at all times
(3) The computer-based system should initiate a supervisory signal upon detection of afailure
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Technology exists to maintain a tenable environment within the elevator cab during a fire emergency. At least one manufacturer has submitted the system to UL to undergo a listing process. The initial steps in the listing process should be complete this fall. These initial steps include the evaluation of the technology and to begin to develop a standard by which systems can be developed.
The proposed technology is based upon years of global experience in maintaining tenability in elevator cabs, data processing centers, and safe rooms. The intent of this Public Input is to introduce the technology by making it an optional system based upon the engineered life safety evaluation.
The six hours of continuous operation is similar to what might be expected for a fire pump in such buildings. The performance criteria for the system is similar to the capabilities of the systems being used in other parts of the world.
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Note that this does not require such protection; but rather, requires that consideration be given to the use of elevators in existing high-rise buildings by the occupants, people with mobility impairments, and the fire service.
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Public Input No. 389-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 39.4.2.1]
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Public Input No. 98-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]
Change “mall” to “mall concourse” throughout the document.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The term “mall” is often misused when applying the current Code provisions. The term “mall concourse” is a term more commonly used in the field and clarifies the application of the provisions for mall structures. Several proposed changes related to the provisions for mall structures have been submitted this cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Public Input No. 99-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]
Change “mall building” to “mall structure” throughout the document.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: The provisions of 27.4.4 may apply to facilities with multiple buildings with an open mall concourse as a single structure. The term “mall structure” encompasses the multiple types of mall facilities that can apply the provisions of this section. Additional revisions are being proposed to Section 36/37.4.4 to support this concept. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Public Input No. 100-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 27.4.4.2.5 ]
27.4.4.2.5 Mall.
A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves as access fortwo or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to each other. (See3.3.382.)
a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.
b: Open mall Concourse.* A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeter walls orroof open to the outer air.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
27.4.4.2.6 Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances from the exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.382.)Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Public Input No. 80-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 28.3.4.3 ]
Mass Notification
28.3.4 Mass Notification Risk Analysis. A Risk Analysis in accordance withsection 9.6 of this code shall be conducted for new college and universitybuildings to determine the need for Mass Notification.
28.3.4 .1 Emergency Response Plan. An emergency response plan shall bedeveloped or modified for each College and University based on requirements of 55.2.
28.3.4.1.2 Where there is an emergency response plan in place, Mass Notificationshall be implemented in accordance with the Risk Analysis to provide emergencycommunication required by the emergency response plan .
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
This will point to Chapter 9 for instructions. Campus and Universities are often considered “Business Occupancies”, this is the reason for this section to point to Chapter 9.The purpose for this Public Input seeks to provide a requirement that every new College and University campus conduct a Risk Analysis and create an Emergency Response Plan for their facility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan as required in the above proposed sections.
This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every educational occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification System, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the education occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.
An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy.
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Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN
Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND
Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety
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Public Input No. 103-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.2.2 ]
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A.27.4.4.2.5(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 27.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Public Input No. 102-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. A.27.4.4.2.2 ]
A.27.4.4.2.2
A mall building might enclose one or more uses, such as retail stores, drinking establishments,entertainment and amusement facilities, offices, and other similar uses.
A.27.4.4.2.2 A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:12:55 EDT 2015
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Public Input No. 101-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2 ]
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A.27.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.2 for buildings housing more thanone occupancy.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Facilities that function as a shopping mall are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 27.4.4, rather it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE
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Public Input No. 104-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2 ]
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A.27.4.4.5.2 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, themeans of egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the openconcourse public way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not beconsidered as a portion of the means of egress.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 27.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.
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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:18:24 EDT 2015
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