national electrical code nfpa 79 second draft meeting

National Electrical Code® Correlating Committee

NFPA 79 Second Draft Meeting Agenda

June 2, 2020

Teleconference

Item No. Subject

20-6-1 Call to order and introduction of members and guests (Attachment A)

20-6-2 Approval of the previous meeting minutes (Attachment B)

20-6-3 Review of NFPA 79 Second Draft and task group recommendations (Attachment C)

20-6-4 Report of Task Group on NEC® Supplemental Operating Procedures

20-6-5 Correlating Committee and Technical Committee Chairs response to Certified

Amending Motion 790-8 (Attachment D)

20-6-6 Correlating Committee Usability Task Group report on updating of NEC® Style Manual

20-6-7 Future Meetings

a. NEC® Correlating Committee Task Group Review – June 19, 2020

20-6-8 New Business

20-6-9 Adjournment

NFPA 79 Second Draft Correlating Committee Meeting Agenda June 2, 2020 Teleconference

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Attachment A: Correlating Committee Roster


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Address List No PhoneNational Electrical Code®

NEC-AACJeffrey S. Sargent

05/22/2020

NEC-AAC

Lawrence S. Ayer

ChairBiz Com Electric, Inc.2867 Stanton AvenueCincinnati, OH 45206Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.Alternate: David L. Hittinger

IM 8/5/2009NEC-AAC

James E. Brunssen

PrincipalTelcordia Technologies (Ericsson)11 Ashwood PlaceParsippany, NJ 07054-2213Alliance for Telecommunications Industry SolutionsAlternate: Ernest J. Gallo

UT 4/1/1996

NEC-AAC

Palmer L. Hickman

PrincipalElectrical Training Alliance5001 Howerton Way, Suite NBowie, MD 20715-4459International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersAlternate: Derrick L. Atkins

L 10/23/2003NEC-AAC

Richard A. Holub

PrincipalThe DuPont Company, Inc.DuPont Engineering974 Center Road, CRP 723/ 2099PO Box 2915Wilmington, DE 19805American Chemistry Council

U 08/11/2014

NEC-AAC

Michael J. Johnston

PrincipalNational Electrical Contractors Association3 Bethesda Metro CenterSuite 1100Bethesda, MD 20814-5372Alternate: Timothy James Schultheis

IM 8/2/2010NEC-AAC

John R. Kovacik

PrincipalUL LLC333 Pfingsten RoadNorthbrook, IL 60062-2096Alternate: Robert D. Osborne

RT 1/15/1999

NEC-AAC

Alan Manche

PrincipalSchneider Electric1601 Mercer RoadLexington, KY 40511-1025

M 08/09/2012NEC-AAC

Roger D. McDaniel

PrincipalGeorgia Power CompanyPower Quality Principal180 Dam RoadJackson, GA 30233Electric Light & Power Group/EEIAlternate: Roland E. Deike, Jr.

UT 04/04/2017

NEC-AAC

Christine T. Porter

PrincipalIntertek Testing Services702 North 86th StreetSeattle, WA 98103-3830Alternate: William T. Fiske

RT 08/11/2014NEC-AAC

George A. Straniero

PrincipalAFC Cable Systems, Inc.106 Village Center DriveFreehold, NJ 07728-2510National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: David H. Kendall

M 08/11/2014

NEC-AAC

David A. Williams

PrincipalDelta Charter Township1422 Lindy DriveLansing, MI 48917International Association of Electrical InspectorsAlternate: Donald R. Cook

E 04/04/2017NEC-AAC

Derrick L. Atkins

AlternateMinneapolis Electrical JATC13100 Frankfort ParkwaySt. Michael, MN 55376-8494International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersPrincipal: Palmer L. Hickman

L 04/02/2020

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05/22/2020

NEC-AAC

Donald R. Cook

AlternateShelby County Department of Development Services1123 County Services DrivePelham, AL 35124-6128International Association of Electrical InspectorsPrincipal: David A. Williams

E 12/06/2019NEC-AAC

Roland E. Deike, Jr.

AlternateCenterPoint Energy, Inc.PO Box 1700Houston, TX 77251-1700Electric Light & Power Group/EEIPrincipal: Roger D. McDaniel

UT 04/08/2015

NEC-AAC

William T. Fiske

AlternateIntertek Testing Services3933 US Route 11 SouthCortland, NY 13045-9715Principal: Christine T. Porter


Ernest J. Gallo

AlternateTelcordia Technologies (Ericsson)Telcordia Technologies (Ericsson)Piscataway, NJ 08854Alliance for Telecommunications Industry SolutionsPrincipal: James E. Brunssen

UT 5/30/2008

NEC-AAC

David L. Hittinger

AlternateIndependent Electrical Contractors of Greater Cincinnati586 Kings Run DriveCincinnati, OH 45232-1606Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.Principal: Lawrence S. Ayer

IM 11/2/2006NEC-AAC

David H. Kendall

AlternateABB Inc.860 Ridge Lake BoulevardMemphis, TN 38120National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: George A. Straniero

M 08/08/2019

NEC-AAC

Robert D. Osborne

AlternateUL LLC12 Laboratory DriveResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995Principal: John R. Kovacik


Timothy James Schultheis

AlternateT.S.B Inc., Schultheis Electric304 Sanford StreetPO Box 798Latrobe, PA 15650National Electrical Contractors AssociationPrincipal: Michael J. Johnston

IM 04/03/2019

NEC-AAC

Timothy J. Pope

Nonvoting MemberCanadian Standards Association178 Rexdale BoulevardToronto, ON M9W 1R3 CanadaCSA/Canadian Electrical Code Committee

SE 10/18/2011NEC-AAC

Rodger Reiswig

Nonvoting MemberJohnson Controls3640 Haddington CourtApopka, FL 32712-5690

M 04/02/2020

NEC-AAC

William R. Drake

Member Emeritus4464 Green Valley RoadFairfield, CA 94534-1362

M 1/1/1988NEC-AAC

D. Harold Ware

Member EmeritusLibra Electric Company4736 Enterprise DriveOklahoma City, OK 73128

IM 4/1/1993


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05/22/2020

NEC-AAC

Jeffrey S. Sargent

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection AssociationOne Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

08/31/2019


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Attachment B: Previous Meeting Minutes


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National Electrical Code® Correlating Committee Meeting Minutes

NFPA 79 First Draft CC Meeting

July 19, 2019 – Telephone/Web Conference

Item No. Subject

19-7-1 Call to order and introduction of members and guests

Chairman Michael Johnston called the meeting to order at 11:00AM (ET) and welcomed guests. Chairman

Johnston stated that at the August 5, 2019 Correlating Committee meeting that James Dollard would be

serving as interim Chair as he would be attending the Standards Council meeting.

Mark Earley, Secretary and Staff Liaison, also welcomed the committee and went over the staff

presentation.

The following members were in attendance:

Michael Johnston, Chair, rep. National Electrical

Contractors Association

Mark Earley, Secretary, NFPA

Sarah Caldwell, Technical Committee

Administrator, NFPA

Jeff Sargent, NFPA

Principal Members in Attendance James Brunssen, rep. Alliance for

Telecommunications Industry Solutions Palmer Hickman, rep. IBEW

David Hittinger, rep. Independent Electrical

Contractors, Inc.

Richard Holub, rep. American Chemistry

Council

John Kovacik, UL LLC Alan Manche, Schneider Electric

Vincent Saporita, rep. National Electrical

Manufacturers Association

David Williams, rep. IAEI

Christine Porter, Voting Alternate, Intertek

Testing Services

Alternate Members in Attendance

Lawrence Ayer, rep. Independent Electrical

Contractors, Inc.

Robert McCullough, rep. IAEI

George Straniero, rep. National Electrical


Guests in Attendance Mike McCabe, NFPA Scott Frost, NFPA

Jeff Sargent, NFPA Patrick Foley, NFPA


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19-7-2 Approval of February 2019 meeting minutes

The approval of the February 2019 meeting minutes was deferred to the August 2019 Correlating

Committee meeting.

19-7-3 Discussion of NFPA 79 First Draft

Upon completion of the Task Group report there were 12 Correlating Notes created on NFPA 79.

19-7-4 New Business

No new business was discussed.

19-7-5 Next Meeting

The next Correlating Committee meeting will be held on August 5, 2019 in Quincy, MA. On August 6 the

Correlating Committee will attend the Standards Council meeting.

19-7-6 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:22PM (ET).


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NEC® Correlating Committee Planning Meeting Minutes

March 2-3, 2020

Quincy, MA

1) Introductions/Announcements

Chairman Larry Ayer called the meeting to order at 8:00AM on Monday, March 2, 2020 and welcomed the Committee members and guests. The new members to the Correlating Committee, Donald Cook, William Fiske, David Kendall and Timothy Schultheis, were all introduced. The following members were in attendance:

Lawrence Ayer, Chair, rep. Independent

Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Jeff Sargent, NFPA

Sarah Caldwell, NFPA

Principal Members in Attendance

Palmer Hickman, rep. IBEW Richard Holub, rep. American Chemistry

Council

Michael Johnston, National Electrical

Contractors Association

John Kovacik, UL LLC

Alan Manche, Schneider Electric Christine Porter, Intertek Testing Services

George Straniero, rep. National Electrical


David Williams, rep. International

Association of Electrical Inspectors

Alternate Members in Attendance Donald Cook, rep. International Association

of Electrical Inspectors

Roland Deike, Jr., rep. Electric Light & Power

Group/EEI

William Fiske, Intertek Testing Services Ernest Gallo, rep. Alliance for

Telecommunications Industry Solutions

David Hittinger, rep. Independent

Electrical Contractors, Inc.

David Kendall, rep. National Electrical


Robert Osborne, UL LLC Timothy Schultheis, rep. National

Electrical Contractors Association

Non-Voting Members in Attendance Timothy Pope, rep. CSA/Canadian Electrical

Code Committee


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Guests in Attendance Chris Dubay, NFPA Thomas Domitrovich, Eaton

Chad Kennedy, Schneider Electric Jack Lyons, NEMA

Vince Della Croce, Siemens Derrick Atkins, MPLS JATC

Erik Hohengasser, NFPA Kyle Spencer, NFPA

Chad Jones, Cisco George Zimmerman, CME Consulting

Amy Cronin, Strategic Code Solutions LLC Kim Cervantes, NFPA

Barry Chase, NFPA Brian Tessier, Square D/Schneider

2) Opening Remarks

Chris Dubay, NFPA VP of Engineering, welcomed the Committee and guests and was available for any questions and discussion the Committee members wanted to have.

3) Approval of November 11, 2019 and December 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes

The minutes of the November and December 2019 meetings were approved as written.

4) NFPA overview

Jeff Sargent, Staff Liaison, welcomed the Committee and guests to the meeting and went over the Staff presentation.

5) Revision to NEC® Supplemental Operating Procedures

A Task Group was appointed to review the NEC® Supplemental Operating Procedures. The TG Chair is Dave Williams and members are David Kendall, Rich Holub and Mike Johnston. Revisions are anticipated to be ready by the August 2020 Standards Council Meeting. The Task Groups work is to be completed by June 12th to allow for a conference call on June 19th.

6) Correlating Committee Responsibilities

Chris Dubay, NFPA, gave opening statements regarding the Correlating Committee Responsibilities with an emphasis on looking forward. Mike Johnston also provided insight into CC Responsibilities with an emphasis on staying out of the technical and providing strong Committee statements.


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Discussion was had on the topics that were submitted. The guideline cards that were created for last cycle will be reviewed for relevancy for the upcoming cycle. A Task Group was appointed to review these materials and possibly develop new guidelines and a quick reference card on being a Correlating Committee member. The TG Chair is Mike Johnston and the members are John Kovacik, Dave Williams, Rich Holub and David Hittinger.

7) Plan for joint meeting with CMP chairs

The NEC® Correlating Committee and NEC® Panel Chairs will hold a joint meeting on August 4-5, 2020 in Quincy, MA. A Task Group was appointed to develop the agenda for this meeting. The TG Chair is John Kovacik. A presentation on “How to Be a Good Chair” will be developed and presented by Donald Cook and Mike Johnston. The PowerPoint slideshow that has been used at this meeting in previous cycles will be reviewed and updated by Jeff Sargent with help from Mike Johnston and John Kovacik.

8) Editorial Issues

Discussion was had on the topics that were submitted. The Usability Task Group will work to establish language regarding the use of the “ANSI” designation as well as referenced “standard dates” and share their recommendations at the August 2020 meeting. Kim Cervantes, NEC® Editor was available at the meeting to discuss any editorial questions.

9) NEC© and product Standards (Robert Osborne)

Discussion was had on the topics that were submitted. A Task Group was appointed to identify and review requirements in the NEC® that relate to the construction of electrical equipment or conductors. This review is to look at how the construction specification sections for specific products in the NEC® correlate with product certification (listing) requirements or lack thereof in the NEC®. Are construction specifications sections necessary in the NEC® if there is a specific requirement in the Code for a product to be listed? ®. The TG Chair is Robert Osborne and members are Tim Pope, Ernie Gallo, George Straniero, Rich Holub, Donny Cook and Dave Williams.


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10) Gaps in the NEC®

Discussion was had on the topics that were submitted. A Circuit Integrity Task Group was appointed. The TG Chair is Rich Holub and members are George Straniero and James Conrad. Other members will be added to this group as necessary. A Task Group was appointed to look at the definition of “conductor” for the 2023 NEC®. The TG Chair is Palmer Hickman and members are Roland Deike, Ernie Gallo, Tim Schultheis and Derrick Atkins. A Task group was discussed to review the need for requirements for 400 HZ electrical systems. This task group would need to involve at minimum Panel 6, Panel 8, and Panel 14. Mike Johnston will be reviewing this over the next month and will report back to the Correlating Committee on how to move forward. A Task group was discussed to review the need for requirements for prefabricated equipment. Mike Johnston provided the background on why this needs to be addressed. A Task Group would involve at minimum Panels 1, 3 and 7. A Task Group scope will be put together and reviewed with Mike Johnston prior to moving forward.

11) A Task Group will be formed between Panels 10, 13, and 14 to review the use

of the term “Emergency” in both the NEC and in other NFPA Standards. There

is some concern that the term is used in a variety of different applications not

all of which may have the same intent. Emerging Electrical Infrastructure

Technology

Guest Speaker - Brian Tessier – Square D

A presentation was given by Brian Tessier followed by questions and answers.

Electrical infrastructure technology continues to advance rapidly with many new emerging products, applications, and advanced systems on the horizon. The objective of addressing the emerging electrical infrastructure technology topic is to position the NEC® at the forefront of supporting advancements while anticipating unique safety needs. The organizations engaged in our industry have different visions about how the electrical infrastructure will be transformed through emerging technology. It is important that we engage and bring leaders into a discussion forum to learn from those directly engage in implementing emerging technology roadmaps and users on the cutting edge applying the most recent technologies. We have an invited a guest speaker


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that will spend 15 minutes sharing their engagement with implementing emerging technology as it relates to electrical infrastructure.

12) Emerging Technologies

Discussion was had on the topics that were submitted. David Hittinger is going to look at NFPA 5000 with regards to tall, heavy, timber buildings and NM cable to see if any correlation issues need to be addressed. A recommendation was made to create a Task Group to review the need to update Annex E to correlate the current terminology for building construction types with the addition of tall, heavy timber buidings. Recommendation for a Task Group to be formed between Code-Making Panels 2, 9 and 18 to discuss the safety and reliability of wireless technology.

13) Structure of the NEC® (Donny Cook)

A PowerPoint presentation was made by Donald Cook to go over the structure of the NEC®. A Task Group was appointed to review the NEC® structure regarding the NEC® history, are items in the right chapters/groupings, are the right Panels looking at the right articles, etc. The TG Chair is Donald Cook and the Co-Chair is Robert Osborne. Members of the TG are Rich Holub, Alan Manche, David Hittinger, Ernie Gallo, and Palmer Hickman.

14) Discussion on NFPA 70B (Alan Manche/Barry Chase)

NFPA 70B Progress Report Alan Manche and Barry Chase, NFPA 70B Staff Liaison, shared the current progress and timeline for rewriting NFPA 70B to move it from a Recommended Practice to a Standard. The committee has been holding regular Web-based meetings to move the document rewrite forward and will be meeting face-to-face in March. The 70B First Draft meeting will be held on April 7th, 2021. The Correlating Committee will be forming a task group to review the initial 70B First Draft document sometime in September of 2020 to help identify possible correlation issues early in the process.


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15) Declared Structure

Discussion was had on the declared structure. A Task Group was appointed to review the declared structure and see if there are any gaps on the Correlating Committee; is additional expertise needed? Different stakeholder groups? The TG Chair is Donald Cook and members are Ernie Gallo, David Hittinger, Palmer Hickman, Rich Holub and Alan Manche. Recommendations will be presented at the August 2020 Correlating Committee meeting. The Standards Council has also recommended that the Correlating Committee add a non-voting member from the NFPA 99 Correlating Committee.

16) Usability Task Group

Discussion was had about the Usability Task Group and their work going forward. The Style Manual will need to be modified to reflect the changes that were made to the xx.2 sections last cycle. A review will be conducted on the positioning of Informational Notes.

17) Review work of Appeals Task Groups

Discussion was had regarding the Appeals Task Group. A new Chair will need to be appointed as the previous Chair, John Kovacik, is no longer able to chair as he is now a member of the Standards Council. Reconditioning Task Group (Report by Jeff Sargent) Update was provided by Jeff Sargent. The Chair of this Task Group is Scott Harding. They have had 3 meetings and there are 22 members of the Task Group. They are working on a TIA and/or Public Inputs.

Copper Clad (Report by David Hittinger)

Update was provided by the Task Group Chair, David Hittinger. There are 12 members of this Committee and they have submitted Public Inputs. Automotive Update was provided by Jeff Sargent. This Task Group has not yet met, prospective members have been identified.


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18) Medium Voltage TG Report (Robert Osborne) Presentation with follow up

discussion.

Task Group Chair, Robert Osborne, gave a presentation on NEC® Long Range Planning for Medium Voltage. His presentation included a proposed method of addressing existing requirements on circuits and equipment rated over 1000 volts in a more usable and clear method. This new method is being proposed to address not only any existing requirements but to provide a structure that will allow the Medium Voltage requirements to become enhanced over time. The TG has had 3 meetings so far. Mike Johnston joined the Task Group. Articles are being drafted and will be submitted as Public Inputs for the 2023 Code Cycle.

19) Alternative Energy TG Report (Thomas Domitrovich) Presentation with follow

up discussion.

Task Group Chair, Thomas Domitrovich, provided an update on the work that this TG has accomplished in their first meetings. There are 10 members on this task group that is looking at all of the current “alternative” power sources and systems (other than utility services) as well as any emerging alternative energy systems that are not currently covered by the NEC® but fall within the overall document scope. Overall NEC arrangement of these articles and standardization of like requirements that currently exist in the NEC are included in the work of this TG.

20) Chapter 8 – Communications: What is Important? (George Zimmerman)

Presentation with Follow-up Discussion

Task Group Chair, George Zimmerman, provided an update on the work of this TG. A recommendation will be given to the Correlating Committee by the end of May 2020. Will need approximately 3 – 4 more meetings to finish the recommendation. This task group is to provide a report back to the Correlating Committee on the important issues that affect the Communication Industry in Chapter 8. The Task group is to determine a “Communication Service Point” that will improve the usability and clarity of what is considered a Chapter 8 wiring method and what is considered a Chapter 7 wiring method.

21) Pulse Energy Transfer Report (Ernie Gallo) with follow up discussion.

Task Group Chair, Ernie Gallo, provided an update on the work of this TG. They have held two calls and their work is ongoing.


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22) Durable Medical Equipment Report (John McCamish)

This Task Group was spawned from a presentation given to the Correlating Committee by NFPA Building and Life Safety Division Director Robert Solomon in August 2019. Current trends in the health care sector are to move patients more quickly from the hospital setting into their homes and to provide higher levels of medical care within the home as the “Baby Boomer” generation moves into their older years. The impact of more electrically powered “durable medical equipment (DME)” being used within the home is unknown. The purpose of this task group is to identify any gaps that are created by the increased use of DME within the individual dwelling unit and multifamily dwelling electrical infrastructure including but not limited to increased loading, compatibility of DME with required circuit protective devices, compatibility of DME with the typical residential wiring methods, and standby power considerations. Several CC members are serving on this task group including Alan Manche, David Hittinger and David Williams and Larry Ayer and Jeff Sargent have sat in on several of the TG meetings. These members reported on the ongoing progress of the TG that is co-chaired by John McCamish (CMP-2) and Todd Lottmann (CMP-12 & 15).

23) Article 682 and 555 Correlation (Dean Hunter/Thomas Domitrovich)

Task Group Chair, Thomas Domitrovich, stated that the work of the TG is ongoing. This task group will be reviewing and correlating the different requirements for GFCI and GFPE protection for electrical installations around bodies of water.

24) Correlation between NFPA 20, 70, 72, 101, 110, 111, and 855 (Chad Kennedy)

Task Group Chair, Chad Kennedy provided an overview of this TG’s scope of work that includes review of requirements and terminology used in these standards that relate to emergency and standby power and energy storage. Different terminology is used in these standards to describe these power systems. The goal of the TG is to find any common ground for terminology to be standardized across these documents.

25) POE/Emergency Lighting (Joe Shoemaker)

Task Group has been formed to review how POE and emergency lighting. Work is beginning.


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26) NFPA 110/111 Report (Alan Manche/Todd Lottman)

Task Group has been formed and a scope has been written. Work is beginning.

27) NEC® Style Manual compliance and CMP-7 (Christine Porter)

Update was provided by Christine Porter. They have 8 Articles to review and will submit Public Inputs.

28) Correlation of NFPA 1 and NFPA 70 Article 690

The chair received a request from NFPA 1 staff liaison Valerie Ziavras to include members from the NEC® committee to serve on a task group with members of the NFPA 1 technical committee to review similar requirements covering signage for solar photovoltaic electrical system installations. Differences between the NEC® and NFPA 1 have been identified and the goal of this task group is to resolve those difference so that the same requirements are found in the NEC® and in NFPA 1. Jim Rogers, chair of CMP-4 and Rebekah Hren, also a member of CMP-4 will represent the NEC® Committee on this task group.

29) New Business

Mike Johnston was appointed by the Standards Council to chair a Task Group on Combustible Dust, the first meeting is March 30, 2020 being held via teleconference.

30) Meeting was adjourned at 2:25PM on March 3, 2020


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Attachment C: Review of NFPA 79 Second Draft

and Task Group Recommendations


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M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment of Industrial

Machinery

FROM: Sarah Caldwell, Technical Committee Administrator

DATE: April 7, 2020

SUBJECT: NFPA 79 Second Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot

Results (F2020)

According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary

affirmative votes to pass ballot.

29 Members Eligible to Vote

3 Members Not Returned (Mulherrin, Schreck, Ziegeweid)

The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining

votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision.

To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to

vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2/3 of ballots returned. See Sections 3.3.4.3.(c)

and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA

Standards.


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Second Revision No. 2-NFPA 79-2020 [ Global Comment ]

12.3.1 The insulation and the finished wires conductors and cables shall have flame- retardant properties

and temperature limits and characteristics as follows:

12.4.2* The legend shall include the manufacturer's name or trademark, wire insulated conductor type,

voltage rating (where permitted by NFPA 70), and gauge or size.

Table 12.2.2 Single Conductor Characteristics

Wire Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)

Table 12.3.2 Thickness of Single Conductor Insulation (mils)

Wire Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)

Table 12.5.1 Conductor Ampacity Based on Copper Conductors

Notes:

(1) Wire Conductor types listed in 12.3.1 shall be permitted to be used at the ampacities listed in this table.

Submitter Information Verification

Committee:

Submittal Date: Mon Jan 20 10:10:02 EST 2020

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The cited occurrences of the term “wire” are revised to reflect the technically accurate term“conductor.” These changes are made for consistency. Other examples in the document where theterm “wire” is used are not revised with this action due to lack of public review to evaluateunintended consequences that may result from a collective change. The public is encouraged tosubmit Public Inputs for the next edition where a change in terms would be appropriate.

ResponseMessage:

SR-2-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 46-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. 12.1.2]

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All

1 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.

National Fire Protection Association Report https://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ContentFetcher?commentPar...

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Ziegeweid, Stephen J.

Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim

DeFelice, Jr., Frank C.

Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino

McKinch, Terrance L.

Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.

Affirmative with Comment

Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 24-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. 3.3.95 ]

3.3.95* Safety Circuit.

A circuit The part of a control system containing one or more devices that perform a safety-relatedfunction.

A.3.3.95 Safety Circuit.

“Safety-related control system” and “safety interlock circuit” are common terms used to refer to thesafety circuit in other standards. The safety circuit can include hardwired, communication, andsoftware-related components.


Committee: EEI-AAA

Submittal Date: Tue Jan 21 11:40:20 EST 2020

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The definition of the new term "safety circuit" was to align with terminology in other functionalsafety standards. An annex note was added to reference the common use terms of safety circuitand safety related controls system and information on examples of architectures that can comprisea safety circuit.

ResponseMessage:

SR-24-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim



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Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree

Tamblingson, Jay

As indicated in the public comment, the term "Safety-related control system" would have been preferred as italigns with international standards, but having a reference to it in an annex note helps for understanding.


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Second Revision No. 19-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. 4.4.2.7 ]

4.4.2.7 Voltage Dips.

The electrical equipment shall be designed to operate correctly where the supply voltage dips do notexceed 20 percent of the rms peak voltage of the supply for more than one supply cycle. The timeinterval between successive dips shall be more than 1 second.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Reverting back to current text eliminates the confusion with “supply cycle” being redundantin the text.

Response Message: SR-19-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 23-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. 4.4.2.7]


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay


Brungs, William

Agree

Negative with Comment

Trainor, Richard S.

This cannot be evaluated in the field


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4.4.2.8* Circuits Supplied from Power Conversion Equipment.

Electrical conductors for and equipment supplied by power conversion equipment as part of adjustablespeed drive systems and servo drive systems shall be one of the following: identified as suitable for theelectrical power characteristics and in accordance with any instructions provided by the manufacturer(s).

Listed flexible motor supply cable marked type RHH, RHW, RHW-2, XHH, XHHW, or XHHW-2

Selected based on the equipment manufacturer’s instructions

A.4.4.2.8

Electrical equipment connected to the output of power conversion equipment can exhibit differentbehavior due to the characteristics of the output waveform. Manufacturers of such equipment provideguidance on suitability and proper use. See Chapter 12 and A.12.1.1 for information on conductorselection.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The requirements in 4.4.2.8 were revised to address general concerns for compatibility of bothequipment and conductors supplied by power conversion equipment. The Annex note was added todirect the user to Chapter 12 for conductor selection and A.12.1.1 addressing electrical powercharacteristics affecting conductor selection.

ResponseMessage:

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Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.



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Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Proposed verbiage should indicate that the electrical conductors be listed and rated for connections within powerconversion equipment circuits. The original revisions to this section were due to actual situations where adverseaffects to conductor insulation, motor bearings, etc. were encountered. The proposed wording is too vague tocontinue to address the reasons for the original divisions.


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4.5.2* Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Transient suppression, isolation, or other appropriate means shall be provided where the equipment of anindustrial machine generates electrical noise or transients, which can affect the operation of equipmentthat is on or part necessary to ensure that the expected level of electromagnetic interference or electricaltransients in the machine supply circuit(s) or generated by the electrical equipment of the machine doesnot lead to the loss of the safety-related control function(s) of the industrial machine.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The current EMC requirements are ambiguous as the phrase "which can affect operation ofequipment" could be any aspect of operation. The revised text limits the required scope to thosethat would lead to the loss of the safety related function(s) of the machine and is consistent with7.8.1 regarding incoming supply transients.

Electrical noise was changed to electromagnetic interference to be consistent with NFPA_70406.3(D) and 406.4(C).

ResponseMessage:

SR-18-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul


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Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 7-NFPA 79-2020 [ Chapter 5 ]

Chapter 5 Disconnecting Means

5.1 Machine Supply Circuit and Disconnecting Means.

5.1.1* Machine Supply Circuit.

Where practicable, the electrical equipment of a machine shall be connected to a single power supplycircuit. Where it is necessary to use another supply circuit for certain parts of the equipment (e.g.,electronic circuits, electromagnetic clutches), that supply circuit shall, as far as is practicable, be derivedfrom devices (e.g., transformers, converters) forming part of the electrical equipment of the machine.

5.1.2 Machine Supply Circuit Conductor Separation.

Each set of machine supply circuit conductors on the line side of the machine supply circuit disconnectingmeans shall be separated from all other internal conductors, including conductors of other circuits, byeither of the following:

(1) Mounting the machine supply circuit disconnect as near as practicable to the top of the enclosure withdedicated wire bending space as required in 5.1.5

(2) Mounting the machine supply circuit disconnect other than at the top of the enclosure and byseparating the machine supply circuit conductors from other internal conductors by the use of with abarrier

5.1.3 Machine Supply Circuit Conductor Terminations.

The machine supply circuit conductors shall be terminated at the machine supply circuit disconnectingmeans, where practicable. Connections to terminal blocks ahead of the machine supply circuitdisconnecting means shall be permitted for excepted circuits according to 5.1.13 or where the machinesupply circuit conductors are other than those identified for the machine supply circuit disconnectingmeans. Terminals for more than one conductor shall be so identified.

5.1.3.1 Marking.

All terminals for each machine supply circuit shall be legibly marked (such as e.g., L1, L2, L3) and shallcorrespond with markings on the technical documentation.

5.1.4 Back-Fed Terminations.

5.1.4.1

The connections to the machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall not be back-fed or reversed withthe load side if it is marked line and load.

5.1.4.2

A machine supply circuit disconnecting means that is not marked line and load shall be permitted to beback-fed provided there is a marking on or adjacent to the disconnecting means identifying the line andload terminations.

5.1.5 Wire-Bending Space.

The wire-bending space provided between the terminals of a supply circuit disconnecting means orterminals described in 5.1.3 and the wall of the enclosure shall not be less than what is required by430.10(B) of NFPA 70. Space The wire-bending space shall either be determined by the maximum wiresize of the supply circuit conductors or not smaller be equal to or larger than the conductors required by670.4(A) of NFPA 70. When the wire-bending space is based on more than one conductor per phase, theintended conductor size and number shall be so identified on interconnection diagrams as required in17.5.7.

5.1.6 Protection of Line Side Live Parts.

All live parts on the line side of the machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be protected fromunintentional direct contact by use of insulation or obstacle(s) when the machine supply circuitdisconnecting means is in the open (off) position and the enclosure door is open.


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5.1.7* Grounded Conductor.

Where a grounded conductor is used, it shall be indicated in the technical documentation of the machine,such as in the installation diagram and in the circuit diagram. A separate insulated terminal shall beprovided for the grounded conductor.

5.1.8* Equipment Grounding Conductor Terminal.

A grounding terminal shall be provided for each machine supply circuit equipment grounding conductor.

5.1.9 Machine Supply Circuit Disconnecting (Isolating) Means.

The requirements in 5.1.9.1 through 5.1.9.8 apply to 5.1.10 through 5.1.13.

5.1.9.1

A machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be provided for the following:

(1) Each machine supply circuit

(2) Each machine supply circuit to a machine or a number of machines connecting to a feeder systemusing collector wires, collector bars, slip-ring assemblies, or flexible cable systems (reeled, festooned)to a machine or a number of machines

(3) Each on-board power source (e.g., generators, uninterruptible power supplies)

Exception: Communication, remote control, and signaling circuits of less than 50 volts rms ac or 60 voltsdc shall not be required to be provided with a machine supply circuit disconnecting means.

5.1.9.2*

Each machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be legibly marked to indicate the equipment itdisconnects.

5.1.9.3

A machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be marked as “Machine Supply Circuit Disconnect” ifadditional disconnecting means are supplied from the supply circuit disconnecting means.

5.1.9.4

Where a machine is supplied by more than one supply circuit, a marking shall be installed at eachmachine supply circuit disconnect location denoting the location of all other machine supply circuitdisconnects.

5.1.9.5

The machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall disconnect (isolate) the electrical equipment of themachine, including all control circuits, from the machine supply circuit when required (e.g., for work on themachine, including the electrical equipment). Circuits that are not required to be disconnected by themachine supply circuit disconnecting means shall comply with 5.1.13.

5.1.9.6

Each machine supply circuit disconnecting means other than attachment plugs and receptacles shall bemounted within the control enclosure it supplies or immediately adjacent thereto.

Exception: Externally mounted machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be permitted to bemounted up to 6 m (20 ft) away from the control enclosure, provided the control enclosure is marked toindicate the location of the machine supply circuit disconnecting means and the machine supply circuitdisconnecting means complies with all the following:

(1) Is in sight of the control enclosure it supplies

(2) Is readily accessible

(3) Is marked in accordance with 5.1.9.2

5.1.9.7

Access to enclosures containing the machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be in accordancewith 6.2.3.2 6.2.3.1 .

5.1.9.8

Where two or more machine supply circuit disconnecting means are provided within the same controlenclosure for multiple machine supply circuits, they shall be grouped in one location where practicable.Protective interlocks for their correct operation shall be provided where a hazardous condition or damageto the machine or to the work in progress can occur.


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5.1.10 Type.

The machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be one of the following types:

(1) A listed motor circuit switch rated in horsepower

(2) A listed molded case circuit breaker

(3) A listed molded case switch

(4) An instantaneous trip circuit breaker that is part of a listed combination motor controller limited tosingle motor applications

(5) A listed self-protected combination controller limited to single motor applications

(6) An attachment plug and receptacle for cord connection

5.1.11 Requirements.

5.1.11.1*

Where the machine supply circuit disconnecting means is one of the types in 5.1.10(1) through 5.1.10(5),it shall fulfill all of the following requirements:

(1) Isolate Disconnect the electrical equipment from the machine supply circuit and have one off (open)and one on (closed) position only. Circuit breakers, instantaneous trip circuit breakers, molded-caseswitches, and self-protected combination motor controllers are permitted to have a reset (tripped)position between off (open) and on (closed).

(2) Have an external operating means (e.g., handle) that complies with 5.1.12.

Exception: Power-operated switchgear need not be operable from outside the enclosure wherethere are other means to open it.

(3) Be provided with a permanent means permitting it to be locked in the off (open) position only (e.g., bypadlocks), independent of the enclosure door or enclosure cover position. When so locked, remoteas well as local closing into the on position shall be prevented.

(4) Simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors of the supply circuit.

(5) Be operable by qualified persons independent of the enclosure door or enclosure cover positionwithout the use of accessory tools or devices.

(6) Be rated for the application as follows:

(a) With an ampere rating at least 115 percent of the sum of the full-load currents required for allequipment that is in operation at the same time under normal conditions of use

(b) Where rated in horsepower, with a horsepower rating at least equal to that which is defined byTable 430.251(B) of NFPA 70 for a locked rotor current equal to the largest sum resulting fromthe locked rotor currents of any combination of motors that can be started simultaneously and thefull-load currents of the remaining motor and non-motor loads that can be operated at that time

(c) With a voltage rating at least equal to the nominal supply circuit voltage

(7) Be of a type that indicates whether it is in the off (open) or on (closed) position.

5.1.11.2*

When the machine supply circuit disconnecting means is an attachment plug and receptacle, it shall fulfillall of the following requirements:

(1) Have a load-break rating or be interlocked with a switching device that is load-break rated andcomplies with 5.1.11.1(6)

(2) Be listed as a switch-rated plug and receptacle rated greater than 20 amperes or 2 hp

(3) Be of such a type and be so installed as to prevent unintended contact with live parts at any time,even during insertion or removal of the connectors

(4) Have a first-make, last-break electrical grounding contact

(5) Have a retaining means to prevent unintended or accidental disconnection where rated at more than20 amperes

(6) Be located within sight from the operator station and be readily accessible


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5.1.11.3

In addition to the requirements in 5.1.11.2, an additional switching device on the machine shall beprovided for routine power switching operations of the machine on and off.

5.1.12 Operating Handle.

5.1.12.1

The center of the grip of the operating handle of a supply circuit disconnecting means, when in its highestposition, shall be not more than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) above the servicing level. A permanent operatingplatform, readily accessible by means of a permanent stair(s) or ladder, shall be considered the servicinglevel.

5.1.12.2

An operating handle of a machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Be readily accessible with the enclosure door( s) in the open or closed position

(2) Maintain the environmental rating of the enclosure to the degree necessary for the application wheninstalled through the control enclosure

(3) Not be restricted by the enclosure door(s) when the door is in the open or closed position

5.1.13 Excepted Circuits.

5.1.13.1

The following circuits shall not be required to be disconnected by the machine supply circuit disconnectingmeans:

(1) Lighting circuits for lighting needed during maintenance or repair

(2) Attachment plugs and receptacles for the exclusive connection of repair or maintenance tools andequipment (e.g., hand drills, test equipment)

(3) Undervoltage protection circuits that are only used for automatic tripping in the event of supply circuitfailure

(4) Circuits supplying equipment that need to remain energized for satisfactory operation [e.g.,temperature-controlled measuring devices, product (work in progress) heaters, program storagedevices, inputs, non-motion outputs, displays, and safety interlocks]

5.1.13.2

Excepted circuits shall be provided with all of the following:

(1) A disconnecting means, isolating transformer, and overcurrent protection mounted in an enclosureadjacent to the main control enclosure or within the control enclosure, adjacent to containing themachine supply circuit disconnecting means

(2) Line side (of the machine supply circuit disconnect disconnecting means ) supply circuit conductors,when internal to the control enclosure, that are separate from and do not share a raceway with otherconductors and that are encased in rigid or flexible conduit if longer than 460 mm (18 in.)

5.1.13.3

The control interlocking circuits shall be capable of being disconnected at the control panel from whichthey are sourced.

5.1.13.4

Where the excepted circuits are not disconnected by the machine supply circuit disconnecting means, allof the following requirements shall be met:

(1) Permanent A permanent safety sign(s) shall be placed adjacent to the machine supply circuitdisconnecting operating handle(s), indicating that it does not de-energize all exposed live parts whenit is in the open (off) (isolated) position as in 16.2.4.

(2) A statement containing the information from 16.2.4 shall be included in the machine documentation.

(3) A permanent safety sign shall be placed on a nonremovable part inside the control enclosure inproximity to each excepted circuit, or shall be identified by color as defined in 13.2.4.

5.2 Other Additional Disconnecting Means.


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5.2.1

Devices In addition to the machine supply circuit disconnecting means, devices shall be permitted to beprovided for disconnecting (isolating) electrical equipment to enable work to be performed on individualportions of the machine when it is de-energized and isolated .

5.2.2

The machine supply circuit disconnecting means (see 5.1.9 ) shall be permitted to fulfill thisrequirement where there is no need for disconnecting individual portions of the machine.

5.2.2

The following devices shall be permitted to fulfill the function of 5.2.3 5.2.1 :

(1) Devices described in 5.1.10

(2) A manual motor controller marked “suitable as motor disconnect” and in compliance with UL 508where located on the load side of the last short-circuit protective device ( in the branch)

(3) System isolation equipment that incorporates control lockout stations and is listed for disconnectionpurposes where located on the load side of the main machine supply circuit disconnecting meansand overcurrent protection

5.2.3

Other An operating means of the isolation devices additional disconnecting means in 5.2.3 5.2.2 shall beas follows:

(1) Readily accessible and complies with 5.1.12

Exception: Switches and circuit breakers installed adjacent to motors, appliances, or otherequipment that they supply shall be permitted to be accessible by portable means.

(2) Within sight of the part of the machine requiring disconnection

(3) Readily identifiable as an isolating a disconnecting means and marked to identify the equipment thatis disconnected

(4) For other than attachment plugs, provided with permanent means for locking in the off position only

5.2.4 Enclosure Access.

Access to enclosures containing other disconnecting means shall be in accordance with 6.2.3.1.

5.3 Means for Removal of Power for Prevention of Unexpected Start-Up.

5.3.1

Means for removal of power shall be provided when prevention of unexpected start-up is required (e.g.,during maintenance where the unexpected start-up of a machine or part of the machine results in ahazardous situation). Such means and shall be as follows:

(1) Appropriate for the intended use

(2) Conveniently located

(3) Readily identifiable as to their function and purpose

(4) Provided with permanent means for locking in the off position only

5.3.2

Removal of power shall be accomplished by one of the following:

(1) The machine supply circuit disconnecting means

(2) Additional devices conforming to 5.1.10 or 5.2.3 5.2.2

(3) Other means (e.g., a contactor switched off by a control circuit) that meet the requirements of 5.3.3and 5.3.4

5.3.3*

Where other means of removal of power are used, a single failure of any of its components shall not resultin an inadvertent or unexpected start-up.


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5.3.4

Other means of removal of power shall be employed only for situations that include the following:

(1) Routine exchange of work pieces, fixtures, and tools requiring no significant dismantling of themachine

(2) Work on the electrical equipment where all of the following conditions exist:

(a) There is no hazard arising from electric shock and burn.

(b) The switching off means cannot be negated by the work.

(c) The work is of a minor nature (e.g., replacement of plug-in devices without disturbing existingwiring).

(d) There is no hazard arising from the unexpected energizing or de-energizing of circuits.

Supplemental Information

File Name Description Approved

79_SR7_Chapter_5.docx FOR STAFF USE


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

5.1.9.1 Ex.: The reference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the document to“50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc” for clarity and consistency.

5.1.9.6: The section was revised by clarifying the machine supply circuit disconnecting means is tobe mounted in or immediately adjacent to the control enclosure it is supplying.

5.1.9.7: The section was revised to clarify the section being referenced is 6.2.3.1.

5.1.9.8: The word “same” was added before “control enclosure” to clarify the grouping requirement isto be applied when the two or more disconnecting means are in the same control enclosure.

5.1.11.(3): The term “enclosure” was added ahead of “door” and “cover” to clarify it is the enclosuredoor or cover that was the subject of the independent requirement.

5.1.11.(5): The term “enclosure” was added ahead of “door” and “cover” to clarify which door or coveris the subject of the requirement.

5.1.12.2(1): The term “enclosure” was added to clarify which door is the subject of the requirementand the term “door” was changed to “door(s)” to clarify there may be one or more enclosure doors.

5.1.12.2(3): The term “door” was changed to “door(s)” to clarify there may be one or more enclosuredoors.

5.1.13.2(1): The section was revised to clarify the requirement applies to the enclosure that containsthe machine supply circuit disconnecting means.

5.1.13.2(2): The section was revised for consistent use of the phrase “machine supply circuitdisconnecting means.”

5.2: The title of the section was changed from "Other Disconnecting Means" to "AdditionalDisconnecting Means" to clarify that these disconnecting means are in addition to the machinesupply circuit disconnecting means. The revision correlates with 5.1.9.3 that already uses “additionaldisconnecting means.

5.2.1: The words “in addition to the machine supply disconnecting means” were added to clarifythese disconnects are in addition to the machine supply circuit disconnecting means which correlates


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with the revisions made to the section title.

5.2.2: The section was deleted as additional disconnecting means are now "permitted" versus"required" and with the revisions made to 5.2.1, these disconnects are permitted in addition to themachine supply circuit disconnecting means.

5.2.3: The section was revised to clarify the referenced section is 5.2.1.

5.2.4: The term "isolation" was no longer used after the First Draft revisions to Chapter 5, so it wasreplaced with "additional disconnecting means" for consistency throughout the chapter.

ResponseMessage:

SR-7-NFPA 79-2020 5.1.9.3: The recommendation in PC 5 to delete the section was not accepted asthis requirement is to mark the machine supply circuit disconnect as such when there are otherdisconnecting means present. The requirements in 5.1.9.2 are to identify what equipment is beingdisconnected by the supply circuit disconnecting means. 5.1.11.1(5): Replacing the term “operable”with “openable,” as recommended in PC 5, was not accepted as the requirement is so thedisconnecting means can be opened or closed. The Chapter 6 requirements are related to openingof the enclosure door or cover, not the disconnecting means.

Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 79-2019 [Chapter 5]


Public Comment No. 40-NFPA 79-2019 [Global Input]

Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas


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Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Section 5.1.9.1, Exception refers to rms voltages. This is in direct contradiction to SR-19 where rms was changedto peak. RMS should be the designation, therefore I would agree with this SR, but note the contradiction withproposed changes to SR-19.

Hickman, Palmer L.

The Correlating Committee should review this action, including the Committee Statement which reads: "Thereference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the document to “50 volts rms ac or 60 voltsdc” for clarity and consistency." It is not clear where clarity and consistency has been achieved.


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Second Revision No. 9-NFPA 79-2020 [ Chapter 6 ]

Chapter 6 Protection from Electrical Hazards

6.1* General.

Electrical equipment shall provide basic protection (see Sections 6.2 and 6.4) and fault protection (seeSections 6.3 and 6.4) to persons from electric shock.

6.2 Basic Protection.

Live parts operating at or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more shall be guarded against contact.

6.2.1 General.

The basic protection (see 3.3.11) requirements of 6.2.2 or 6.2.3 shall be applied to live parts operating ator above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more .

6.2.2 Protection by Insulation of Live Parts.

6.2.2.1

Live parts protected by insulation shall be completely covered with insulation that can is removable onlybe removed by destruction.

6.2.2.2

Such insulation as described in 6.2.2.1 shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical, chemical,electrical, and thermal stresses to which the insulation is subjected under normal operating conditions.

6.2.2.3

Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and similar products shall not be considered protection against electric shockunder normal operating conditions.

6.2.3 Protection by Enclosures.

Equipment enclosures, enclosure openings, and observation windows shall meet the requirements ofUL 508, UL 508A, UL 50, or NEMA 250.

Exception: If an enclosure is not rated, its suitability shall be permitted to be determined by using a testfinger as described in Figure 6.2.3. The test finger shall not be able to contact live parts in any directionby applying minimal force in every opening in the enclosure, including openings created by removal ofparts mounted through the enclosure walls, doors, or covers.

Figure 6.2.3 Jointed Test Finger.


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6.2.3.1* Enclosure Access.

Opening of an enclosure (e.g., opening doors , lids , covers ) containing that contains live parts operatingat or above 50 volts rms ac (rms value) or 60 volts dc or more shall be permitted only under one or moreof the following conditions:

(1) The use of a key or tool is necessary for access to live parts operating at over or above 50 volts rmsac or 60 volts dc . Live All live parts mounted on the inside of doors or covers that are operating atover or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc shall be protected from unintentional direct contact bythe inherent design of components or the application of barriers or obstacles such that a 50 mm (2in.) sphere cannot contact any live parts. A safety sign shall be provided in accordance with 16.2.4.

(2) The disconnecting means supplying the enclosure is interlocked with the enclosure door(s) inaccordance with 6.2.3.2.

(3) Opening without the use of a key or a tool and without disconnection of live parts shall be permittedonly when all live parts inside that are operating at over or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc areseparately enclosed or guarded such that there cannot be any contact with live parts. A safety signshall be provided in accordance with 16.2.4.

6.2.3.2 Enclosure Interlocking.

If 6.2.3.1(2) is used to limit enclosure access, none of the interlocked enclosure door(s) shall open unlessthe power is disconnected, and, upon closing the door(s), the interlock is automatically restored. Accessshall be permitted without removing power if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) It is possible at all times while the interlock is defeated to open the disconnecting means without theuse of tools and lock the disconnecting means in the OFF (open) position.

(2) Closing of the disconnecting means while the door of the enclosure containing the disconnectingmeans is open shall be prevented unless an interlock is operated by deliberate action.

(3) All live parts mounted on the inside of the doors that are operating at over or above 50 volts rms acor 60 volts dc shall be protected from unintentional direct contact by the inherent design ofcomponents or the application of barriers of obstacles such that a 50 mm (2 in.) sphere cannotcontact any live parts.

(4) Relevant information about the procedures for the defeat of the interlock is provided with theinstructions for use of the electrical equipment.

6.2.3.3 Excepted Circuits.

All parts operating at over or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc that are still energized after switchingoff the machine supply circuit disconnecting means (see 5.1.13) shall be protected from unintentionalcontact by the inherent design of components or the application of barriers or obstacles such that a 50mm (2 in.) sphere cannot contact any live parts.

6.3 Fault Protection.

6.3.1* General.

Fault protection (see 3.3.48) preventing hazardous conditions to continue in the event of an insulation faultbetween live and exposed conductive parts shall be provided.

6.3.1.1

For each circuit part or part of the electrical equipment, at least one of the following measures shall beapplied:

(1) Measures to prevent the occurrence of a hazardous touch voltage by means of double insulation (see6.3.2)

(2) Automatic disconnection of the supply (interruption of one or more of the ungrounded conductorsaffected by the automatic operation of a protective device in case of a fault) (see 6.3.2.3)

6.3.2 Protection by Double Insulation.

6.3.2.1

Measures to prevent the occurrence of a hazardous touch voltage by means of double insulation shall beby use of double insulation to prevent the occurrence of hazardous touch voltages on the accessible partsthrough a failure in the basic insulation.


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6.3.2.2

When the means described in 6.3.2.1 is used to prevent a hazardous touch voltage, the equipment shallbe distinctively marked and shall be listed to be protected by a system of double insulation or itsequivalent.

6.3.2.3 Protection by Automatic Disconnection of Supply.

Automatic disconnection of the supply of any circuit affected by the particular circuit overcurrent protectivedevice in the event of a fault shall prevent an exposure to a continuous hazardous touch voltage with thefollowing . These protective measures shall comprise both of the following :

(1) Protective bonding of exposed conductive parts (see 8.2.3)

(2) The use of overcurrent protection devices for the automatic disconnection of the supply in the eventof a fault

6.4 Protection by the Use of Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) or Class 2 Circuits.

6.4.1 General Requirements.

6.4.1.1

The use of PELV, as described in Section 6.4, shall protect persons against electric shock from indirectcontact and limited area direct contact.

6.4.1.2

Class 2 circuits, as covered in 13.1.1 and Article 725 of NFPA 70 (NEC), shall be permitted to be used toprovide protection from electric shock and other hazards.

6.4.2

PELV circuits shall satisfy all of the following conditions:

(1) The nominal voltage shall not exceed the following:

(a) 30 volts ac (rms value) or 60 volts dc (ripple-free) when the equipment is used in normally drylocations and when large area contact of live parts with the human body is not expected

(b) 6 volts ac (rms value) or 15 volts dc (ripple-free) in all other cases

(2) One side of the circuit or one point of the source of the supply of that circuit shall be connected to theequipment grounding circuit.

(3) Live parts of PELV circuits shall be electrically separated from other live circuits. Electrical separationshall be not less than that required between the primary and secondary circuits of a safety isolatingtransformer.

(4) Conductors of each PELV circuit shall be physically separated from those of any other circuit. Whenthis requirement is impracticable, the insulation provisions of 13.1.3 shall apply.

(5) Attachment plugs and receptacles for a PELV circuit shall conform to the following:

(a) Attachment plugs shall not be able to enter receptacles of other voltage systems.

(b) Receptacles shall not admit plugs of other voltage systems.

6.4.3 Sources for PELV.

The source for PELV shall be one of the following:

(1) A safety isolating transformer

(2) A source of current providing a degree of safety equivalent to that of the safety isolating transformer(e.g., a motor generator with winding providing equivalent isolation)

(3) An electrochemical source (e.g., a battery) or another source independent of a higher voltage circuit(e.g., a diesel-driven generator)

(4) An identified electronic power supply conforming to standards specifying measures to be taken toensure that, even in the case of an internal fault, the voltage at the outgoing terminals does notexceed the values specified in 6.4.2(1)

6.5 Protection Against Residual Voltages.


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6.5.1

Live parts having a residual voltage greater than 60 volts after the supply has been disconnected shall bereduced to 60 volts or less within 5 seconds of disconnecting the supply voltage.

Exception No. 1: Components having a stored charge of 60 microcoulombs or less shall be exempt fromthis requirement.

Exception No. 2: Where such a provision would interfere with the functioning of the equipment, a durablesafety sign that draws attention to the hazard and states the delay required before entry to the enclosureis allowed shall be displayed at a visible location on or immediately adjacent to the enclosure containingthe capacitance.

6.5.2

The withdrawal of plugs or similar devices, which results in the exposure of conductors (e.g., pins), shallhave a discharge time that does not exceed 1 second.

Exception No. 1: Exempted from this requirement are components having a stored charge of60 microcoulombs or less.

Exception No. 2: Exempted from this requirement are conductors that are protected against directcontact.

6.5.3 Discharge of Stored Energy.

Capacitors shall be provided with a means of discharging stored energy. [ 70: 460.6]

6.5.3.1 Time of Discharge.

The residual voltage of a capacitor shall be reduced to 50 volts, nominal, or less, within 1 minute after thecapacitor is disconnected from the source of supply. [ 70: 460.6(A)]

Exception: Where the requirement would interfere with the functioning of the equipment, a safety signthat draws attention to the hazard and states the delay required before entry to the enclosure shall bepermitted to be displayed at a visible location on or immediately adjacent to the enclosure containing thecapacitor(s).

6.5.3.2 Means of Discharge.

The discharge circuit shall be either permanently connected to the terminals of the capacitor or capacitorbank, or provided with automatic means of connecting it to the terminals of the capacitor bank on removalof voltage from the line. Manual means of switching or connecting the discharge circuit shall not be used.[ 70: 460.6(B)]

Exception: Where conductors in the main power circuit are protected against direct contact and wherethe capacitor is being used as an energy storage device in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions, a manual means of switching or connecting the discharge circuit shall be permitted.

6.6 Arc Flash Hazard Warning.

A safety sign shall be provided in accordance with 16.2.3.



79_SR9_Chapter_6.docx FOR STAFF USE


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

6.2.3.1: The reference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the chapter to “at 50volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more” for clarity and consistency.

6.2.3.1(1): The reference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the chapter to “at50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more” for clarity and consistency. The word “all” was added before“live parts” to clarify the requirement applies to all live parts mounted on the doors or covers.


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6.2.3.1(3): The reference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the chapter to “at50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more” for clarity and consistency.

6.2.3.2: Revisions were made to clarify the referenced section and the requirements apply to theenclosure door(s) that are interlocked.

6.2.3.3: The reference to 50 volts ac or 60 volts dc has been revised throughout the chapter to “at 50volts rms ac or 60 volts dc or more” for clarity and consistency.

6.5.3: The section was revised by removing the bracketed (extracted text) reference to NFPA 70(NEC). The scope of NEC Article 460 (460.1) states "Surge capacitors or capacitors included as acomponent part of other apparatus and conforming with the requirements of such apparatus areexcluded from these requirements."

ResponseMessage:

SR-9-NFPA 79-2020 6.2.3.1(1): The proposed text regarding operation and locking of alldisconnecting means independent of the door position in PC 8 were not accepted as nosubstantiation been submitted to expand the requirements beyond the machine supply circuitdisconnecting means. Additionally, these operating requirements for the machine supply circuitdisconnecting means are covered in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 requirements are related to accessing theenclosure. 6.2.3.1(3): The proposed text regarding operation and locking of all disconnecting meansindependent of the door position in PC 8 were not accepted as no substantiation been submitted toexpand the requirements beyond the machine supply circuit disconnecting means. Additionally, theoperating requirements for disconnecting means are in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 requirements arerelated to accessing the enclosure.


Public Comment No. 8-NFPA 79-2019 [Chapter 6]



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

23 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath


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Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

While I agree with this proposed modification, it is in direct contradiction to SR-19 where rms was changed topeak. RMS should be the designation, therefore I would agree with this SR, but note the contradiction withproposed changes to SR-19.

Hickman, Palmer L.

The Correlating Committee should review this action, including the four instances in the Committee Statementwhich address changes made to include 60 volts dc.


Neeser, Daniel R.

NEMA does not support the language in SR9 due to the correlation issue created with NFPA 70E. The industrysupport of NFPA 70E TIA 1265 for the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E, clearly establishes that 50V is the hazardousvoltage level for worker safety and entrance to an enclosure above 50V is a hazard. This is also consistent withOSHA. As such all references to 60 volts dc in NFPA 79 should be deleted to reflect 50 volts ac or dc.


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8.3.1

Where grounding is provided, the secondary side of the control transformer or power supply that isconnected to the circuit common shall be grounded. If the control system is grounded, the output shall begrounded as near as practicable to the control power source and before the first control device. Switchingdevices shall not be permitted in a grounded conductor(s) unless the control circuit conductor(s) isopened simultaneously.

Exception: Overload relay contacts shall be permitted to be connected between the coil and in thegrounded conductor(s) if the conductor(s) where the conductors between such contacts and coils ofmagnetic devices do does not extend beyond the control enclosure.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revised wording eliminates the word “common” which was undefined, clarifies where thegrounding connection is to be made, and clarifies when switching devices are permitted ingrounded conductors.

ResponseMessage:

SR-8-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt


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Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


Dobrowsky, Paul

The last sentence needs to be reworded to require all control conductors of the circuit shall be simultaneouslyopened by the disconnecting means.


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8.3.2

Ungrounded control circuits shall be provided with an insulation-monitoring device that either indicates aground fault or interrupts the circuit automatically after a ground fault.

Exception: Class 2 low-voltage circuits in accordance with Article 725 of NFPA 70 shall not requireinsulation monitoring unless required by 9.4.2.1 .


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revised exception text adds a reference to 9.4.2.1 for ungrounded control circuits toensure all requirements are considered.

ResponseMessage:

SR-1-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam


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Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 10-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. 9.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Where control circuits perform safety-related functions, they Safety circuits shall meet the safetyperformance requirements determined by the risk assessment of the machine and the applicablefunctional safety standards.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Revised text refers to “safety circuits” to align with this newly defined term as found in thefirst draft.


Public Comment No. 10-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. 9.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.


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Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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9.2.7.4* Serial Data Communication.

In a machine where the control of safety-related functions circuit relies on serial data transfer, correctcommunications shall be ensured by using an error detection method that is able to cope with up to threeerror bits in any command sequence. The safety capability of the serial data communication system shallbe listed to have the same degree of safety capability as hardware-based components installed inaccordance with this standard.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:




Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam


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Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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9.3.6 Protective Interlock.

Where doors or guards have interlocked switches used in safety circuits with safety-related functions , theinterlocking devices shall be listed, either have either direct opening operation or provide similarreliability, and prevent the operation of the equipment when the doors or guards are open (difficult todefeat or bypass).


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:




Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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9.4.2.1 Ground Faults.

Ground faults on any control circuit shall not cause unintentional starting or potentially hazardous motionsor prevent stopping of the machine. Grounded control circuits shall be in accordance with Section 8.2 andSection 8.3. Ungrounded control circuits shall be provided with an insulation monitoring device that eitherindicates a ground fault or interrupts the circuit automatically after a ground fault. A restart of the machinewith a detected ground fault shall be prevented.

Exception: Ungrounded Class 2 low-voltage circuits installed in accordance with Article 725 of NFPA 70shall not require insulation monitoring so long as the ground fault(s) will not cause unintentional startingor potentially hazardous motions or prevent stopping of the machine.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

An exception for insulation monitoring of ungrounded Class 2 circuits was added to align with8.3.2 and clarify when it is required

ResponseMessage:

SR-17-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.


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Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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9.4.3.4* Use in Safety-Related Functions Circuits .

9.4.3.4.1

Software- and firmware-based controllers to be used in safety-related functions circuits shall be listed forsuch use.

9.4.3.4.2

Control systems Safety circuits incorporating software- and firmware-based controllers performing safety-related functions shall be self-monitoring and conform to all of the following:

(1) In the event of any single failure, the failure shall be as follows :

(a) Not lead to the loss of the safety-related function(s)

(b) Lead to the shutdown of the system in a safe state

(c) Prevent subsequent operation until the component failure has been corrected

(d) Prevent unintended startup of equipment upon correction of the failure

(2) Provide The safety circuit shall provide protection equivalent to that of control systems incorporatinghardwired/hardware components.

(3) Be The safety circuit shall be designed in conformance with an approved standard that providesrequirements for such systems.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:




Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.



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Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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10.1.4.2*

Position sensors used in safety circuits for safety-related functions shall either shall have direct openingoperation or shall provide similar reliability.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Revised text refers to "safety circuits" to align with this newly defined term as found in thefirst draft.



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert


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Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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10.7.2.3

Emergency stop pushbuttons The devices for emergency stop described in 10.7.2.1 shall be listed asemergency stop devices.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The committee concluded that all devices referenced in 10.7.2.1 shall be listed foremergency stop.



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert


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Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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15.2.1.2

Machine work lights Luminaires used for machine work lighting shall not contain switches or receptacleswhere exposed to liquids or condensing mists unless identified for the purpose. Lampholders shall notincorporate a switch or receptacle. Work lights Luminaires used for machine work lighting used in wetlocations shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel .


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term "machine work lights" was changed to “luminaries used for machine work lighting” forclarity and consistency with 15.2.1.3. Ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel ismore appropriate than ground fault protection.

ResponseMessage:

SR-3-NFPA 79-2020



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath


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Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Luminaires inside control panels are often DC, and ground fault issues do not apply. If this change is to occur, itshould be specific to AC luminaires. In addition, GFCI is commonly the term used for ground fault receptacles.Thewords "Ground fault protection" are more appropriate to cover ground fault conditions. Present proposed verbiagecan incorrectly infer that a GFCI breaker or receptacle is needed to protect against ground faults. The wordingshould be changed to "Ground fault protection" to allow for various ways of protection, not just GFCI brandedcomponents.


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15.2.1.3

The conductors Conductors to within stationary luminaires used as an integral part of the machine shallbe Type MTW, and the conductors within the luminaires shall be not be smaller than 18 AWG.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The change allows other types of conductors to be used for wiring to or within luminaires.



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.


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Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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15.2.2.1

The lighting circuit voltage shall not exceed 150 volts between conductors.

Exception: Lighting systems designed for use and operating at voltage(s) greater than 150 volts shall bepermitted where listed and installed in the machine area according to the manufacturer's instructions.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The scope of 15.2 is local lighting of the machine and equipment. The wording " in themachine area" is not necessary.

ResponseMessage:

SR-5-NFPA 79-2020


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 14-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. 19.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]

]

Overcurrent protection shall be provided for each motor.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The requirement was deleted as it is redundant with 19.1.1 and 19.1.2.


Public Comment No. 19-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. 19.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]

Public Comment No. 48-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. 19.1]

Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.


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Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 22-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. A.3.3.9 ]

A.3.3.9 Attachment Plug (Plug Cap) (Plug).

A plug/socket combination is a plug and socket outlet, a cable coupler, or an appliance coupler.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The Annex Material is deleted. The IEC comparable terms and their definitions are in Annex Jand should not be duplicated in Annex A.

ResponseMessage:

SR-22-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 34-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. A.3.3.9]


Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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A.3.3.86 Receptacle.

A plug/socket combination is a plug and socket outlet, a cable coupler, or an appliance coupler.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The Annex Material is deleted. The IEC comparable terms and their definitions are in Annex Jand should not be duplicated in Annex A.

ResponseMessage:

SR-23-NFPA 79-2020



Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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A.7.8.1

The manufacturer of the industrial machinery can determine what specific type of SPD, if any, and circuitlocation is to be used to provide the needed protection based on the installation and equipment design.

A risk assessment can be used to identify if the overvoltage protection for safety circuits is sufficient or ifadditional surge protection devices are needed.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The revised text clarifies that the circuit location of overvoltage protection is an additional factorthat must be considered by the equipment manufacturer.

ResponseMessage:

SR-6-NFPA 79-2020 The committee concludes the preferred term is “safety circuit” as it is moreconsistent with the NEC.


Ballot Results


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3 Not Returned

24 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam


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Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree

Hilbert, Mark R.

The added wording “and circuit location” as placed does not read correctly. The sentence should read “Themanufacturer of the industrial machine can determine what specific type of SPD, if any, is used and its location inthe circuit to provide the needed protection based on the installation and equipment design.”


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Second Revision No. 16-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. A.9.2.5.4 ]

A.9.2.5.4

For other safety-related stop functions, see 9.4.3.4.

Emergency stop and emergency switching off are complementary protective measures that are notprimary means of risk reduction for hazards (e.g., entrapment, entanglement, electric shock, or burn) at amachine (see ISO 12100) .

An emergency stop function might be required based on the risk assessment and when one or more or ofthe following criteria exist:

(1) Hazards and hazardous situations could arise rapidly as in the case of fast-moving equipment.

(2) Hazard zones for a large machine extend beyond an area immediately accessible by one person[e.g., length exceeds 10 m (30 ft)].

(3) Machine hazard zones are not completely within view from a single vantage point.

(4) There are motions accessible that are deemed low risk but still have the potential for causing harm(e.g., product moving on a roller conveyor).

(5) Multiple workstations and/or multiple personnel are involved in the normal production operation.

Principles for the design of emergency stop equipment, including functional aspects, are given in ISO13850.

See Annex E of IEC 60204-1, Annex E .


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The proposed text reinstates the second sentence which should not have been deleted in theFR as there was no substantiation given for the deletion and it provides useful information.

ResponseMessage:

SR-16-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 20-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. A.9.2.5.4]

Ballot Results


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3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


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Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 15-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. A.9.4.3.4 ]

A.9.4.3.4

IEC 62061, ISO 13849-1, and ISO 13849-2 provide requirements for the design of control systemsincorporating the use of software- and firmware-based controllers to performing perform safety-relatedfunctions (i.e., safety circuits) . IEC 61508 provides requirements for the design of software- and firmware-based safety controllers. IEC 61800-5-2 and IEC 61508 give guidance to the drive manufacturer on thedesign of drives intended to provide safety functions.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Revised text refers to “safety circuits” to align with this newly defined term in the first draftreport.


Public Comment No. 15-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. A.9.4.3.4]

Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam


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Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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A.11.1.2

Windows provided for viewing internally mounted indicating devices should be maintained to theapplicable construction standards (e.g., UL 50, UL 508, UL 508A, or NEMA 250).


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The Annex material was deleted because it is similar but in conflict with the requirement in11.1.2.




Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.


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Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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A.12.1.1

Typical operating conditions include the following:

(1) Voltage and frequency

(2) Current

(3) Protection against electric shock

(4) Grouping of cables

(5) Characteristics associated with power conversion equipment

Circuit conductors on Some insulated circuit conductors (e.g., thermoplastic) connected to the output ofpower conversion equipment are can be susceptible to breakdown from arcing (i.e., corona discharge)occurring under certain conditions due to the characteristics of the output waveform of the drive. Factorsaffecting the conductors include, but are not limited to, the output voltage, frequency, and current of theoutput; , the length of the conductors, ; the spacing between the conductors, ; and the dielectric strengthof the conductor insulation. Methods to mitigate breakdown include consideration of one or more of thesefactors.

External influences include the following:

(1) Ambient temperature

(2) Presence of water, oil, or other fluid substances

(3) Radiation

(4) Ultraviolet light

(5) Corrosive substances

(6) Mechanical stresses due to the following:

(a) Installation

(b) Fire hazards


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The changes provide additional guidance on the proper selection of conductors when usedwith power conversion equipment.

ResponseMessage:

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25 Affirmative All




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0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 30-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. B.1 ]


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It is recommended that the information in Figure B.1 be provided by the intended user of the equipment. Itfacilitates an agreement between the user and supplier on basic conditions and additional userrequirements to ensure proper design, application, and utilization of the electrical equipment of themachine (see Section 4.1).

Figure B.1 Inquiry Form for the Electrical Equipment of Machines.


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NFPA_79_B1_comments.pdf xref comments - for staff use


Committee: EEI-AAA

Submittal Date: Tue Mar 03 09:30:47 EST 2020

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: updated cross-references in B1(1) and B1(2)


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Ballot Results


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3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.



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Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 28-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. F.5.5 ]

F.5.5

However, because the IP requirements can be interpreted to be inclusive to the type-rating requirements,a conservative IP-rating can be assigned to a type-rated enclosure as shown in Table F.5.5.

As a practical matter, many electrical enclosures are tested to both the IP and type requirements andcarry both IP-rating and type-rating designations.

Table F.5.5 Assignment of IP-Ratings to Type-Rated Enclosures

A* B†

Enclosure Type

IP First Character 1 2 3 3R 3S 4 4X 5 6 6P 12 12K 13 IP Second Character

IP0_ AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB IP_0

IP1_ A AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB IP_1

IP2_ A AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB IP_2

IP3_ A — AB B AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB IP_3

IP4_ — — AB B AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB AB IP_4

IP5_ — — AB — AB AB AB A AB AB A A A IP_5

IP6_ — — A — A AB AB — AB AB — — — IP_6

N/A — — — — — — — — B B — — — IP_7

N/A — — — — — — — — — B — — — IP_8

N/A: Not applicable.

*A: The first IP character designation is the protection against access to hazardous parts and solid foreignobjects. The respective NEMA enclosure type meets the requirements for the IEC 60529 IP first characterdesignation.

†B: The IP second character designation is the protection against ingress of water. The respective NEMAenclosure type meets the requirements for the IEC 60529 IP second character designation.

Notes:

(1) Type-rated enclosures for hazardous locations and potentially explosive areas have been excludedfrom the table. The additional and supplementary letters for IP-ratings have also been excluded from thetable. (See NEMA 250, UL 508, and IEC 60529.)

(2) This table should be used only to assign an IP-rating to a type-rated enclosure, and not to assign atype-rating to an IP-rated enclosure. This table assists in specifying enclosure ratings and should not beused as a definitive guide. For example, if the conditions of installation require an IP 55, this tableindicates that a Type 3, Type 3S, Type 4, Type 4X, Type 6, or Type 6P enclosure can be utilized.However, if the conditions of installation require a NEMA Type 4, an enclosure that is only IP-rated cannotbe used as a substitute.

(3) Although the corresponding NEMA enclosure type-ratings meet or exceed the corresponding IP-ratings as indicated in the table, IEC does not currently accept these type-ratings without further IECtesting.


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

Committee The acronym “NEMA” was deleted from the table notes to correlate with removing the acronym


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Statement: from the table for the First Draft. The term “enclosure” was added before “type-ratings” in TableNote (3) for consistency with the other table notes.

ResponseMessage:

SR-28-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 50-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. F.5.5]

Ballot Results


29 Eligible Voters

3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt

Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco


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Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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Second Revision No. 29-NFPA 79-2020 [ Section No. K.1.2.3 ]

K.1.2.3 CENELEC Publications.

CENELEC, European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization, CEN- CENELEC ManagementCentre, Avenue Marnix 17, 4th floor, B - 1000 Brussels.

BS EN 60204-1, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: Generalrequirements,2017 2018 .

BS EN 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratoryuse — Part 1: General requirements,2017 2019 .


Committee: EEI-AAA


Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The CENELEC publication numbers and dates were revised to align with the currentCENELEC publication naming conventions.

ResponseMessage:

SR-29-NFPA 79-2020

Public Comment No. 21-NFPA 79-2019 [Section No. K.1.2.3]

Ballot Results


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3 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Mulherrin, Sean

Schreck, George M.


Affirmative All

Carpenter, David R.

Couch, Jim


Dobrowsky, Paul

Douglas, Stephen W.

Egloff, Matt


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Garrison, Heath

Gilbert, Adam

Gray, Bobby J.

Gruendel, Robert

Hickman, Palmer L.

Hilbert, Mark R.

Johanneman, Douglas

Kovacik, John R.

Mariuz, Dino


Mohla, Daleep C.

Neeser, Daniel R.

Nguyen, Thi

Piller, John A.

Soter, Mike

Szende, Andras

Tacchini, Marco

Tamblingson, Jay

Trainor, Richard S.


Brungs, William

Agree


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CC Second Draft Task Group – NFPA 79

Rich Holub

Tim Schultheis

Derrick Atkins

Dave Kendall

Bill Fiske

SR # Section Note Action

1 – Proposed

SCR

Language at

Right

8.3.2 8.3.2 Ungrounded control

circuits shall be

provided with an

insulation-monitoring

device that either

indicates a ground fault

or interrupts the circuit

automatically after a

ground fault.

Exception: Class 2 low-

voltage circuits in

accordance with Article

725 of NFPA 70 shall

not require

insulation monitoring

unless required by

9.4.2.1 .

8.3.2 Ungrounded control circuits shall be provided

with an insulation-monitoring device that either

indicates a ground fault or interrupts the circuit

automatically after a ground fault.

Exception: Class 2 low-voltage circuits as

defined in Article 100 and as covered in

accordance with Article 725 of NFPA 70 shall

not require insulation monitoring unless

required by 9.4.2.1 .

17 –

Proposed

SCR

Language at

Right

9.4.2.1 9.4.2.1 Ground Faults.

Ground faults on any control circuit shall not cause unintentional starting or potentially hazardous motions or prevent stopping of the machine. Grounded control circuits shall be in accordance with Section 8.2 and Section 8.3. Ungrounded control circuits shall be provided with an insulation monitoring device that either indicates a ground fault or interrupts the circuit automatically after a ground fault. A restart of the machine with a detected ground fault shall be prevented.

Exception: Ungrounded Class 2 low-voltage circuits

9.4.2.1 Ground Faults.

Ground faults on any control circuit shall not cause unintentional starting or potentially hazardous motions or prevent stopping of the machine. Grounded control circuits shall be in accordance with Section 8.2 and Section 8.3. Ungrounded control circuits shall be provided with an insulation monitoring device that either indicates a ground fault or interrupts the circuit automatically after a ground fault. A restart of the machine with a detected ground fault shall be prevented.

Exception: Ungrounded Class 2 low-voltage circuits as defined in Article 100 and as covered installed in accordance with Article 725 of NFPA 70 so long as the ground fault(s) will not cause unintentional starting

potentially hazardous motions or prevent stopping of the machine.

Commented [HRA1]: Proposed language for Second

Correlating Revision.

Commented [HRA2]: Proposed language for Second

Correlating Revision.


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installed in accordance with Article 725 of NFPA 70 so long as the ground fault(s) will not cause unintentional starting

potentially hazardous motions or prevent stopping of the machine.

SR7 and SR9 SR7 - 5.1.9.1

SR9 - 6.2

6.2.1

and various other

sections in CH6

5.1.9.1 A machine supply circuit disconnecting means shall be provided for the following: (1) Each machine supply circuit (2) Each machine supply circuit to a machine or a number of machines connecting to a feeder system using collector wires, collector bars, slip-ring assemblies, or flexible cable systems (reeled, festooned) (3) Each on-board power source (e.g., generators, uninterruptible power supplies) Exception: Communication, remote control, and signaling circuits of less than 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc shall not be required to be provided with a machine supply circuit disconnecting means. 6.2 Basic Protection. Live parts operating at or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc shall be guarded against contact. 6.2.1 General. The basic protection (see 3.3.11) requirements of 6.2.2 or 6.2.3 shall be applied to live parts operating at or above 50 volts rms ac or 60 volts dc.

The language in this section, along with similar

language in 5.1.9.1 and 11.5.1 Exception 2 all are

using a 60V DC value which seems to be in

conflict with NFPA 70E, Section 130.2(A)(3).

We’d recommend a task group with NFPA 70,

NFPA 79 and NFPA 70E members to review and

recommend proposals for the next revision to

correlate the two documents as this would most

certainly be a technical change at this point.

Commented [HRA3]: Expanded the recommendation here

to include members from NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and NEC®

to recommend changes for next editions and/or TIAs if

necessary to align the language among these standards.


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Attachment D: Correlating Committee and

Technical Committee Chairs response to

Certified Amending Motion 790-8


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Report of the NEC® Correlating Committee


June 2020

The report of the Correlating Committee on the National Electrical Code is presented as

found in the First Draft Report and Second Draft Report for the Annual 2020 revision cycle of

NFPA 790, Standard for the Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies. The revisions

were submitted to letter ballot of the responsible Technical Committees and Correlating

Committee in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

The reports and ballot results can be found on the next edition tab of the Document Information

page for NFPA 790 at www.nfpa.org/doc#next.

Committee Statement: In its review of Certified Amending Motion No.790-8 on Section 10.2.1

of NFPA 790, the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee has not identified any

correlation issues or conflicts that would result from this amending motion. For a discussion of

the technical issues associated with Certified Amending Motion No. 790-8, the Correlating

Committee defers to Julian Burns, chair of the Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment

Evaluation.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Ayer, Chair of the NEC® Correlating Committee


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Report of the Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation


June 2020

The Report of the Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation is presented

as found in the First Draft Report and Second Draft Report for the Annual 2020 revision cycle of

NFPA 790, Standard for the Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies. The revisions

were submitted to letter ballot of the responsible Committee(s) in accordance with the Regulations

Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. The reports and ballot results can be found on

the next edition tab of the Document Information page for NFPA 790 at www.nfpa.org/doc#next.

STATE COMMITTEE POSITION HERE.

This Cam is related to PC No.1-NFPA 790-2019 Section 10.2.1.

This PC was discussed at length and all Committee members had input including representatives

from other NRTL’s on the Committee. The title of NFPA 790 document is “Standard for

Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies”. Section 10.2.1 provides requirements for a

field evaluation which states: “shall be completed at the final installation site.”

Mr. Trainor’s CAM wishes to expand Section 10.2.1 to include the manufacturer’s location,

which would not constitute a field evaluation. If an evaluation is conducted at the manufacturer’s

location it is and should be a “Listing” application. The whole point of a “Field Evaluation” is to

permit flexibility. One purpose of a Field Evaluation is to verify that the equipment is being used

in an area suitable for its application i.e. not installed outdoors if not rated, installed in a

hazardous Class 1 Division 1 area if not rated for such an area etc.

Section 10.2.2 permits preliminary evaluation/inspection to address any manufacturing flaws or

discrepancies prior to final installation.

The 790 Committee rejected both the original PI and the PC. This CAM should be rejected so

not to create confusion throughout the industry as to where a Field Evaluation is to be conducted.

Respectfully submitted,

Julian Burns

Committee Chair, on behalf of the Technical Committee on Electrical Equipment Evaluation


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Report of the NFPA Motions Committee for the

2020 NFPA Technical Meeting

I. Introduction

As was previously announced by NFPA, in these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting will be conducted in an electronic format this year. The Standards Council, as well as NFPA, appreciate your continued efforts and interest in preserving the important step of the Technical Meeting which develops a complete record to assist the Standards Council in determining the degree of consensus achieved. NFPA will be providing more information and instructions on how to participate electronically, so please check the NFPA website regularly for updates at www.nfpa.org/techsession.

The Motions Committee, as appointed by the Chair of the Standards Council in accordance with the NFPA Technical Meeting Convention Rules to certify proper amending motions and otherwise review and act on Notices of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAMs) submitted on NFPA standards, consists of NFPA Standards Council Members Kenneth Bush, Jeffrey Foisel, Patricia Gleason (Chair), Gary Keith, James Quiter, and Rodger Reiswig. The Motions Committee met on April 30, 2020 to review and act on NITMAMs submitted on fourteen Annual 2020 Revision Cycle standards, resulting in Certified Amending Motions for eight standards. The Motions Committee previously met on October 2, 2019 to act on NITMAMs submitted for the 2019 Fall Revision cycle with the Committee’s actions documented in the Fall 2019 Report of the Motions Committee (posted at www.nfpa.org/techsession). All Certified Amending Motions from the Fall 2019 and Annual 2020 revision cycle may be acted on during the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting.

This Report of the Motions Committee documents and identifies: (1) Certified Amending Motions that may be presented at the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting (Tech Session); (2) NITMAMs that the Motions Committee did not certify per the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards; and (3) NITMAMs for which the Motions Committee approved withdrawal at the request of the submitter. In instances of identical Certified Amending Motions submitted by multiple individuals, the Motions Committee directed that they be identified and presented as a single motion for consideration by the membership (specifically CAMs 4-1 and 4-5; 101-10 and 101-20; and 101-11 and 101-21).

Additionally, this Report concludes with the agenda for the 2020 Technical Meeting (i.e. Annual 2020 and Fall 2019 Certified Amending Motions). The agenda is comprised of a page for each Certified Amending Motion which sets forth the submitter’s motion in legislative text and the text recommended by the responsible Technical Committee as included in the Second Draft Report. For further transparency and clarity, the appropriate ballot is also included for the Certified Amending Motions which will require a ballot should the motion pass the vote of the NFPA membership. Please note that for those Certified Amending Motions seeking to return the recommended text to previous edition text, no ballot is required by the Regulations and therefore is not included in the agenda.

Posted: May 7, 2020 2020 Motions Committee Report and Agenda Page 1 of 46NFPA 79 Second Draft Correlating Committee Meeting Agenda June 2, 2020 Teleconference

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In reviewing the Report of the Motions Committee, the following information is important to note:

The Certified Amending Motions set forth herein are proper and permissible; they will be presented for the consideration of the membership during the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting upon commencement of the meeting.

Only Certified Amending Motions set forth herein will be presented during the Technical Meeting.

In accordance with 1.6.2 of the Regulations, anyone who is dissatisfied with the results of the Certified Amending Motions at the conclusion of the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting or the result of the Technical Committee amending ballots have the right to appeal the results. Please refer to 1.6.2 of the Regulations for the deadlines that apply for filing such appeals. The final date to file such an appeal will be noted with the results of the actions following the conclusion of the Technical Meeting.

The information included above is intended to provide a general introduction to the 2020 NFPA Technical. Please check the NFPA website regularly for more information and instructions about how to participate in the electronic 2020 Technical Meeting at www.nfpa.org/techsession.

II. Certified Amending Motions

Eight standards processed in the Annual 2020 Revision Cycle and two standards processed in the Fall 2019 Revision Cycle have Certified Amending Motions to be presented and acted upon during the 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting. These motions are documented on pages 3-5 of this report.

III. NITMAMs Not Certified

Of the NITMAMs received on Annual 2020 Revision Cycle Standards, two were not certified by the Motions Committee. Of the NITMAMs received on Fall 2019 Revision Cycle Standards, one was not certified by the Motions Committee. These NITMAMs are documented on pages 6-7 of this report.

IV. NITMAMs Requested to be Withdrawn

Of the NITMAMs received on Annual 2020 Revision Cycle Standards, twenty-three were approved as withdrawn by the Motions Committee. Of the NITMAMs received on Fall 2019 Revision Cycle Standards, two were approved as withdrawn at by the Motions Committee. These NITMAMs are documented on pages 8-9 of this report.

V. Consent Standards

Any standard which receives no comments, second revisions, or NITMAMs resulting in Certified Amending Motions is considered a “Consent Standard” in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. A consent standard is not presented at the NFPA Technical Meeting but is rather forwarded directly to the Standards Council for issuance. For complete listing and information regarding issuance of Consent Standards for the Fall 2019 and Annual 2020 Revision Cycles, please consult www.nfpa.org/NITMAM


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Certified Amending Motions

Annual 2020 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

CAM # Section/Paragraph Person(s) Authorized to Make the Motion

Certified Amending Motion

NFPA 1 1-3 10.13.9.5 Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International

Accept an Identifiable Part of Public Comment No. 7

NFPA 1 1-6 18.2.3.2.2.1 and 18.2.3.2.2.2

Jeffrey Hugo, National Fire Sprinkler Association

Accept Public Comment No. 34

NFPA 1 1-8 20.9.2.2 Anthony Apfelbeck, Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department

Reject Second Revision No. 61

NFPA 1 1-9 1.11.1.1 Jeffrey Hugo, National Fire Sprinkler Association


NFPA 4 4-1 / 4-5 1.1 William Koffel, Koffel Associates, Inc. and Joshua Brackett, Baptist Health


NFPA 30 30-2 9.2 Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


NFPA 99 99-5 16.3 Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


NFPA 99 99-7 16.11.1.4 Julie R, Miller, Health Devices Group


NFPA 99 99-9 A.16.11.1.4 Julie R, Miller, Health Devices Group


NFPA 101® 101-9 11.13 (New) Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


NFPA 101® 101-10 / 101-20 30.7.5 Christopher Hiener, Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Ty Darby, International Association of Fire Fighters

Reject Second Revision No. 6587 Including any Related Portions of First Revision and First Correlating Revisions

NFPA 101® 101-11 / 101-21 31.7.5 Christopher Hiener, Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Ty Darby, International Association of Fire Fighters

Reject Second Revision No. 6588 Including any Related Portions of First Revision and First Correlating Revisions

NFPA 101® 101-16 9.15 Alan Perdue, Safer Buildings Coalition

Accept Committee Comment No. 6553

NFPA 101® 101-17 31.3.4.3.2 (New) Jack Murphy, Fire Safety Directors Association


NFPA 101® 101-18 15.2.2.2.4.1 (3) John Woestman, Accept Public Comment No. 217


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Kellen Company NFPA 101 101-19 17.2.2.2.6.1(3) John Woestman,

Kellen Company Accept Public Comment No. 218

NFPA 790 790-8 10.2.1 Richard Trainor, TUV SUD America, Inc.


NFPA 1006 1006-10 12.3.7 Ronald Zawlocki, MUSAR Training Foundation

Reject Second Revision No. 14 and any Related Portions of First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions (12.3.7 only)

NFPA 5000®

5000-8 55.14 Alan Perdue, Safer Buildings Coalition

Accept Committee Comment No. 8054


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Certified Amending Motions

Fall 2019 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

CAM # Section/Paragraph Person(s) Authorized to Make the Motion


NFPA 1500

1500-1 6.1.4.1 and 6.1.4.2 Ronnie Villanueva, Los Angeles County Fire Department

Reject Second Revision No. 46 and any related portions of First Revision No. 68

NFPA 1700

1700-1 Chapter 11 David Bernzweig, Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters

Accept Public Comment No. 136ss


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NITMAMs Not Certified

Annual 2020 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

NITMAM # Section/Paragraph Person(s) Authorized to Make the Motion

Proposed Amending Motion and Motions Committee Decision

NFPA 1 1-4 Global Input William Koffel, Koffel Associates, Inc.

Reject First Revision No. 34; Not a proper motion per Table 1 of Regs

NFPA 101® 101-2 Global Input Sourabh Chowdhury, Naffco

Reject 7.1.3.2.1(6) including any related portions of First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions; Not a proper motion per Table 1 of Regs


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NITMAM Not Certified

Fall 2019 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

NITMAM # Section/Paragraph Person(s) Authorized to Make the Motion

Proposed Amending Motion and Motions Committee Decision

NFPA 730 730-1 Entire NFPA Standard

Dennis Elledge, DE SL, LLC

Motion to return entire NFPA standard; Not a proper certified amending motion per Table 1 of Regs


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Withdrawn NITMAMs

For the Annual 2020 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

NITMAM #

Section/Paragraph Submitter of Motion Proposed Amending Motion

NFPA 17 17-2 Global Input Cliff Martin, Valley Fire Control

N/A

NFPA 17 17-3 Global Input Cliff Martin, Valley Fire Control

N/A

NFPA 30A 30A-5 14.2.7 Nick Alexander. Yoshi, Inc.

Reject and Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 33 and any Related First Revisions

NFPA 70E 70E-2 110.3 and 110.4 John Mayan, RFM Engineers

Accept and Identifiable Part of Comment No. 124

NFPA 90A 90A-2 Global Input Dominique Taudin, Carrier N/A NFPA 99 99-11 16.15.3.4 Julie Miller, ECRI Institute Accept and Identifiable Part of Public

Comment No. 133 NFPA 101® 101-12 30.7.5 Christopher Hiener,

International Fire Marshal’s Association


NFPA 101® 101-13 31.7.5 Christopher Hiener, International Fire Marshal’s Association


NFPA 101® 101-15 14.7.2.3 Christopher Hiener, International Fire Marshal’s Association

Accept Second Revision No. 6636

NFPA 220 220-3 4.5.6 Paul Coats, American Wood Council

Reject and Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 5

NFPA 1194 1194-1 5.1.1.4.1 Brian Schaeffer, Texas Association of Campground Owners

N/A

NFPA 1194 1194-2 5.1.2.1 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-3 5.1.1 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-4 5.2.2 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-5 7.2.2.3 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-6 7.2.4 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-7 7.2.5.2 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-8 7.3.1 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-9 7.6.5 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 1194 1194-10 7.8.2 Brian Schaeffer N/A NFPA 5000® 5000-9 7.2.5.6 Paul Coats American

Wood Council Reject an Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 8028

NFPA 5000® 5000-10 7.2.5.6 Paul Coats, American Wood Council

Reject an Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 8028

NFPA 5000® 5000-11 Global Input Paul Coats American Wood Council

Reject and Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 8026


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Withdrawn NITMAMs

For the Fall 2019 Revision Cycle

NFPA Standard

NITMAM #

Section/Paragraph Submitter of Motion Proposed Amending Motion

NFPA 1500 1500-2 6.1.5 Robert Neamy, National Incident Management System Consortium


NFPA 1500 1500-7 10.1.1 Thomas Vitko, Air Vacuum Corporation

Reject an Identifiable Part of Second Revision No. 27


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2020 Technical Meeting AgendaCertified Amending Motions (CAMs) June 2020

Standards with Certified Amending Motions for Consideration

NFPA 1, Fire Code

NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®

NFPA 790, Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies

NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications

NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code®

NFPA 1500, Standard for a Fire Service Occupational, Safety, Health and Wellness Program

NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting


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NFPA 1, Fire Code Submitter: Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International

Certified Amending Motion to Accept an Identifiable Part of Public Comment No. 7

1-3

Recommended Text if Motion Passes:

10.13.9.5 Fire Retardant Treatments For Natural Cut Trees

Whenever a fire retardant treatment is applied to natural cut trees, that fire retardant treatment shall have been tested by an approved agency and shall be labeled as complying with both Test Method 1 and Test Method 2 of ASTM E3082.

Please Note: This section may need to be relocated to accommodate the changes in TIA 1497.

Recommended Text if Motion Fails:

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IF YOU AGREE TO SUPPORT AMENDMENT 1-3 as recommended by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text reads as follows (changes shown legislatively to the Second Draft):

10.13.9.5 Fire Retardant Treatments For Natural Cut Trees

Whenever a fire retardant treatment is applied to natural cut trees, that fire retardant treatment shall have been tested by an approved agency and shall be labeled as complying with both Test Method 1 and Test Method 2 of ASTM E3082. Please Note: This section may need to be relocated to accommodate the changes in TIA 1497.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 1-3 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below. If no previous edition text exists, the text supported by the membership vote is simply deleted.

No previous edition text.


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NFPA 1, Fire Code Submitter: Jeffrey Hugo, National Fire Sprinkler Association

Certified Amending Motion to Accept Public Comment No. 34

1-6


18.2.3.2.2.1

Where buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m).

18.2.3.2.2.2

Where buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 300 ft (91 m).


18.2.3.2.2.1

Where buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13D, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m).

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18.2.3.2.2.1

Where buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m).

18.2.3.2.2.2


IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 1-6 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below. 18.2.3.2.2.1

When buildings are protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system that is installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R, the distance in 18.2.3.2.2 shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m).

(Note: No previous existing text in 18.2.3.2.2.2)


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NFPA 1, Fire Code Submitter: Anthony Apfelbeck, Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department

Certified Amending Motion to Reject Second Revision No. 61

1-8


20.9.2.2 Trash and Recycling Collection Services.

The provisions of 30.7.5 of NFPA 101 and 31.7.5 of NFPA 101 shall not be permitted.

*Please note that this would result not only in the removal of the prohibition of trash and recycling collection services but in the allowance of these types of services as outlined in NFPA 101. NFPA 1 would pick up the “Trash and Recycling Collection Services” provisions of NFPA 101 (Section 30.7.5 and 31.7.5) by reference since 20.9.1 states that new and existing apartment buildings shall comply with Section 20.9 and NFPA 101. This is dependent on the floor actions as NFPA 101 also has CAMs on this topic.


20.9.2.2 Trash and Recycling Collection Services.

The provisions of 30.7.5 of NFPA 101 and 31.7.5 of NFPA 101 shall not be permitted.


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NFPA 1, Fire Code Submitter: Jeffrey Hugo, National Fire Sprinkler Association


1-9


1.11.1.1

Documents requested from a property owner for fire protection systems with deficiencies shall be maintained by the AHJ.




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1.11.1.1

Documents requested from a property owner for fire protection systems with deficiencies shall be maintained by the AHJ.




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NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing Submitters: William Koffel, Koffel Associates, Inc.

Joshua Brackett, Baptist Health

Certified Amending Motion to Reject Second Revision No. 4

4-1 /

4-5


1.1* Scope. The standard shall provide the minimum requirements for testing of active integrated fire protection and life safety systems. A.1.1.1 The standard describes testing methods for interconnected active and passive fire protection and life safety systems to verify the operational readiness and sequence of operation. Integrated systems testing includes, but is not limited to, revising and testing the following as appropriate:

1. Plan scenarios 2. Participants and responsibilities 3. Methods 4. Documentation

It is not the intent of this standard to require implementation of emergency response procedures, evacuation drills, or other exercises that require facility staff or fire department response. However, when integrated systems tests are being conducted, it can be an appropriate opportunity to practice emergency procedures or drills. This standard allows a property owner or designated representative to require active integrated systems testing by designation in either the design intent or contract documents.


1.1* Scope. The standard shall provide the minimum requirements for testing of active integrated fire protection and life safety systems. A.1.1.1 The standard describes testing methods for interconnected active fire protection and life safety systems to verify the operational readiness and sequence of operation. Integrated systems testing includes, but is not limited to, revising and testing the following as appropriate:

1. Plan scenarios 2. Participants and responsibilities 3. Methods 4. Documentation

It is not the intent of this standard to require implementation of emergency response procedures, evacuation drills, or other exercises that require facility staff or fire department response. However, when integrated systems tests are being conducted, it can be an appropriate opportunity to practice emergency procedures or drills. This standard allows a property owner or designated representative to require active integrated systems testing by designation in either the design intent or contract documents.


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NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Submitter: Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


30-2


9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9.

9.2.1 For the purpose of this chapter, fire resistance rating is the time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure, as determined in accordance with 9.2.2.

9.2.2* The fire resistance ratings of structural elements and building assemblies shall be determined in accordance with the prescriptive requirements of 9.2.2.1 based on the test procedures set forth in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, or UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, or other approved test methods or analytical methods in accordance with 9.2.2.2 [NFPA 5000-2018-8.2.1.1].

9.2.2.1* Prescriptive requirements for fire resistance ratings shall be determined in accordance with Section 8.2.2 of NFPA 5000.

9.2.2.2 Analytical methods utilized to determine the fire resistance rating of building assemblies shall comply with Section 8.2.3 of NFPA 5000.

9.2.3* Protected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternate provisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9).

9.2.4* Unprotected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, as defined in 9.2.2 9.2.1.

A.9.2.2 UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, and ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, are considered nationally recognized methods of determining fire resistance ratings and have been found to yield equivalent test results. [NFPA 5000-2018-A.8.2.1.1]

A.9.2.2.1 When actual fire testing is conducted the appropriate test method for assessing fire resistance ratings is ASTM E119 or UL 263 (equivalent tests). All other procedures are analytical or calculation methods based on fire test results from those fire resistance tests.


9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9. 9.2.1* Protected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternate provisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9). 9.2.2* Unprotected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, as defined in 9.2.1.


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9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9.

9.2.1 For the purposes of this chapter, fire resistance rating is the time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure, as determined in accordance with 9.2.2.

9.2.2 * The fire resistance ratings of structural elements and building assemblies shall be determined in accordance with the prescriptive requirements of 9.2.2.1 based on the test procedures set forth in ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, or UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, or other approved test methods or analytical methods in accordance with 9.2.2.2. [NFPA 5000-2018 - 8.2.1.1]

9.2.2.1 * Prescriptive requirements for fire resistance ratings shall be determined in accordance with Section 8.2.2 of NFPA 5000.

9.2.2.2 Analytical methods utilized to determine the fire resistance rating of building assemblies shall comply with Section 8.2.3 of NFPA 5000. 9.2.3* Protected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternate provisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9). 9.2.4* Unprotected. For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, as defined in 9.2.2.

A.9.2.2 UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, and ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, are considered nationally recognized methods of determining fire resistance ratings and have been found to yield equivalent test results. [NFPA 5000-2018 - A.8.2.1.1]


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A.9.2.2.1 When actual fire testing is conducted the appropriate test method for assessing fire resistance ratings is ASTM E119 or UL 263 (equivalent tests). All other procedures are analytical or calculation methods based on fire test results from those fire resistance tests.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 30-2 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below.

9.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 9. 9.2.1* Protected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that meet the appropriate provisions of Chapter 16 or alternate provisions that have been approved by the authority having jurisdiction (see 16.3.5 and Section 16.9).

9.2.2* Unprotected.

For the purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to the storage of containers that do not meet the criteria to be considered protected, as defined in 9.2.1.


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NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code Submitter: Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


99-5


16.3* Fixtures, Furnishings, and Decorations.

Fixtures, furnishings (including upholstered furniture and mattresses), and decorations shall meet the requirements of the applicable codes for the use of the space.

A.16.3 Requirements for fire safety of fixtures, furnishings (including upholstered furniture and mattresses) and decorations can be found in NFPA 1 and in NFPA 101.



(Note: Second Revision No. 986 deleted the proposed text and there was no previous edition text)


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16.3* Fixtures, Furnishings, and Decorations.

Fixtures, furnishings (including upholstered furniture and mattresses), and decorations shall meet the requirements of the applicable codes for the use of the space.

A.16.3 Requirements for fire safety of fixtures, furnishings (including upholstered furniture and mattresses)and decorations can be found in NFPA 1 and in NFPA 101.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 99-5 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown cleanbelow. If no previous edition text exists, the text supported by the membership vote is simply deleted.



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NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code Submitter: Julie R. Miller, Health Devices Group


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16.11.1.4* Clean agent- or water mist-type Five lb. carbon dioxide-type fire extinguishers shall be provided in operating rooms. Conductivity testing of the extinguisher fire hose assembly shall be performed annually, per NFPA 10.


16.10.1.4* Clean agent- or water mist-type fire extinguishers shall be provided in operating rooms.


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16.11.1.4*

Clean agent- or water mist-type Five lb. carbon dioxide-type fire extinguishers shall be provided in operating rooms. Conductivity testing of the extinguisher fire hose assembly shall be performed annually, per NFPA 10.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 99-7 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below. 16.10.1.4* Clean agent - or water mist-type fire extinguishers shall be provided in operating rooms. (Note: Text was numbered 16.9.1.3 in the 2018 Edition)


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A.16.11.1.4

A carbon dioxide extinguisher should only be used on a surgical fire if alternate means of disrupting the flame (e.g. extinguishing with sterile saline, patting the fire out with a gloved hand or wet towel) are unsuccessful. Dry chemical fire extinguishers should not be provided in operating rooms. A 20 lb. dry chemical ABC-type fire extinguisher may be kept in the surgical suite outside the OR to retrieve in case of an emergency, such as a larger fire that a small carbon dioxide extinguisher cannot handle. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher meets the definition of a clean agent fire extinguisher according to NFPA 10. The clean agent extinguishers selected should have a Class A rating of some form.


A.16.11.1.4

Dry chemical fire extinguishers should not be provided in operating rooms. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher meets the definition of a clean agent fire extinguisher according to NFPA 10. The clean agent extinguishers selected should have a Class A rating of some form.


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IF YOU AGREE TO SUPPORT AMENDMENT 99-9 as recommended by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text reads as follows (changes shown legislatively to the Second Draft): A.16.11.1.4

A carbon dioxide extinguisher should only be used on a surgical fire if alternate means of disrupting the flame (e.g., extinguishing with sterile saline, patting the fire out with a gloved hand or wet towel) are unsuccessful. Dry chemical fire extinguishers should not be provided in operating rooms. A 20 lb. dry chemical ABC-type fire extinguisher may be kept in the surgical suite outside the OR to retrieve in case of an emergency, such as a larger fire that a small carbon dioxide extinguisher cannot handle. A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher meets the definition of a clean agent fire extinguisher according to NFPA 10. The clean agent extinguishers selected should have a Class A rating of some form.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 99-9 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below. A.16.11.1.4

Dry chemical fire extinguishers should not be provided in operating rooms. The clean agent extinguishers selected should have a Class A rating of some form.

(Note: Text was numbered A.16.9.1.3 in the 2018 Edition)


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Submitter: Marcelo Hirschler, GBH International


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11.13 Indoor Play Structures. Indoor play structures in any occupancy shall comply with the requirements of Section 10.19 of NFPA 1.




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NFPA 101, Life Safety Code® Submitters: Christopher Hiener, Union Fire District of South Kingstown

Ty Darby, International Association of Fire Fighters

Certified Amending Motion to Reject Second Revision No. 6587 Including any Related Portions of First Revision and First Correlating Revisions

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30.7.5 Valet Trash Collection Services.

30.7.5.1 Combustible trash or recyclable materials in corridors or on egress balconies awaiting scheduled collection shall be placed completely inside a container that does not exceed a capacity of 15 gal (60 L) in corridors and 22 gal (95 L) on egress balconies and is equipped with a lid.

30.7.5.2 Containers and lids shall be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or materials that meet a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m2 when tested in accordance with ASTM E1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, at an incident heat flux of 50 kW/m2 in the horizontal orientation.

30.7.5.3 Containers shall not be required to comply with 30.7.5.2 for the following:

(1) Containers in sprinklered corridors or egress balconies in buildings provided with a sprinkler system complying with 30.3.5

(2) Containers on egress balconies in buildings with noncombustible or limited combustible exteriors.

30.7.5.4 Containers shall not obstruct the minimum egress width required by 30.2.3.

30.7.5.5 Containers shall not occupy a corridor for a single period exceeding 18 hours.

30.7.5.6 Combustible trash or recycling materials shall not occupy a corridor for a single period exceeding 5 hours.


30.7.5 Valet Trash Collection Services.










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NFPA 101, Life Safety Code® Submitter: Christopher Hiener, Union Fire District of South Kingstown

Ty Darby, International Association of Fire Fighters

Certified Amending Motion to Reject Second Revision No. 6588 Including any Related Portions of First Revision and First Correlating Revisions

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31.7.5 Valet Trash and Recycling Collection Services.










31.7.5 Valet Trash and Recycling Collection Services.










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Submitter: Alan Perdue, Safer Buildings Coalition

Certified Amending Motion to Accept Committee Comment No. 6553

101-16


9.15* Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems.

9.15.1 Where provided, twoTwo-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.

9.15.2 In new buildings, minimum radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.

9.15.3* In existing buildings, radio signal strength for fire department communications shall be as required by the authority having jurisdiction.

A.9.15.3 In existing buildings, it may might be difficult to meet the minimum radio signal strength required by NFPA 1221. The AHJ may authority having jurisdiction might determine that certain areas of a building may do not need to meet the radio signal strength coverage required by NFPA 1221. The AHJ may authority having jurisdiction might also determine that compliance with the minimum radio signal strength outlined in NFPA 1221 is appropriate.



9.15.1 Where provided, two-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.



A.9.15.3 In existing buildings, it might be difficult to meet the minimum radio signal strength required by NFPA 1221. The authority having jurisdiction might determine that certain areas of a building do not need to meet the radio signal strength coverage required by NFPA 1221. The authority having jurisdiction might also determine that compliance with the minimum radio signal strength outlined in NFPA 1221 is appropriate.


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9.15.1 Where provided, twoTwo-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.



A.9.15.3 In existing buildings, it may might be difficult to meet the minimum radio signal strength required by NFPA 1221. The AHJ may authority having jurisdiction might determine that certain areas of a building may do not need to meet the radio signal strength coverage required by NFPA 1221. The AHJ may authority having jurisdiction might also determine that compliance with the minimum radio signal strength outlined in NFPA 1221 is appropriate.




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Submitter: Jack Murphy, Fire Safety Directors Association


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31.3.4.3.2 High-Rise Building Notification. In high-rise buildings, the required fire alarm system shall be capable of occupant notification via voice communication or public address system.

31.3.4.3.2.1 The automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall comply with either 31.3.4.3.2.2 or 31.3.4.3.2.3.

31.3.4.3.2.2 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.

31.3.4.3.2.3 Automatically transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to be made via a voice communication or public address system that complies with all of the following:

(1) Occupant notification, either live or recorded, shall be initiated at a receiving station constantly available to personnel trained to respond to a high-rise fire-related emergency.

(2) Unless otherwise permitted, an approved secondary power supply shall be provided.

(3) The system shall be audible above the expected ambient noise level.

(4) Emergency announcements shall take precedence over any other use.

31.3.4.3.2.4 The secondary power supply required by 31.3.4.3.2.3 shall be permitted to be battery backup.




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31.3.4.3.2 High-Rise Building Notification. In high-rise buildings, the required fire alarm system shall be capable of occupant notification via voice communication or public address system.

31.3.4.3.2.1 The automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall comply with either 31.3.4.3.2.2 or 31.3.4.3.2.3.

31.3.4.3.2.2 Automatically transmitted or live voice evacuation or relocation instructions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.

31.3.4.3.2.3 Automatically transmitted or live voice announcements shall be permitted to be made via a voice communication or public address system that complies with all of the following:

(1) Occupant notification, either live or recorded, shall be initiated at a receiving station constantly available to personnel trained to respond to a high-rise fire-related emergency.

(2) Unless otherwise permitted, an approved secondary power supply shall be provided.

(3) The system shall be audible above the expected ambient noise level.

(4) Emergency announcements shall take precedence over any other use.

31.3.4.3.2.4 The secondary power supply required by 31.3.4.3.2.3 shall be permitted to be battery backup.




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NFPA 101, Life Safety Code® Submitter: John Woestman, Kellen Company


101-18


15.2.2.2.4.1(3)* The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing motion. Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. A.15.2.2.2.4.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing educational occupancies in accordance with 15.2.2.2.4.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 15.2.2.2.4.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing educational occupancy, the requirements of 14.2.2.2.4 apply.


15.2.2.2.4.1(3)* Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. A.15.2.2.2.4.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing educational occupancies in accordance with 15.2.2.2.4.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 15.2.2.2.4.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing educational occupancy, the requirements of 14.2.2.2.4 apply.


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15.2.2.2.4.1(3)* The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing motion. Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

A.15.2.2.4.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing educational occupancies in accordance with 15.2.2.2.4.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 15.2.2.2.4.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing educational occupancy, the requirements of 14.2.2.2.4 apply.


15.2.2.2.4(3) Two nonsimultaneous releasing operations shall be permitted.


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17.2.2.2.6.1(3)* The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing motion. Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. A.17.2.2.2.6.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing day care occupancies in accordance with 17.2.2.2.6.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 17.2.2.2.6.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing day care occupancy, the requirements of 16.2.2.2.6 apply.


17.2.2.2.6.1(3)* Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. A.17.2.2.2.6.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing day care occupancies in accordance with 17.2.2.2.6.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 17.2.2.2.6.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing day care occupancy, the requirements of 16.2.2.2.6 apply.


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17.2.2.2.6.1(3)* The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing motion. Two nonsimultaneous releasing motions shall be permitted where approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

A.17.2.2.2.6.1(3) The installation of new hardware that necessitates two nonsimultaneous releasing motions on existing doors in existing day care occupancies in accordance with 17.2.2.2.6.1(3) is permitted where such installation is necessary for compliance with the door locking criteria in 17.2.2.2.6.1. In accordance with 43.1.4.5, rehabilitation work performed for compliance with the Code’s existing occupancy requirements is exempt from Chapter 43 and the installation of such new equipment is not subject to Section 43.5, which would require compliance with the new occupancy provisions. Where a new door is installed in an existing day care occupancy, the requirements of 16.2.2.2.6 apply.




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NFPA 790, Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies Submitter: Richard Trainor, TUV SUD America, Inc.


790-8


10.2 Evaluation Locations.

10.2.1 The field evaluation process: shall be completed at the final installation site.

(1) For equipment which uses a power cord for the main power, the evaluation shall be completed at the installation site or at the manufacturer’s location;

(2) For equipment which is hardwired, the evaluation shall be completed at the installation site or at the manufacturer’s location if the manual provides installation instructions.



10.2.1 The field evaluation process shall be completed at the final installation site.

10.2.2 A preliminary evaluation for the field evaluation, if conducted, shall be permitted to be conducted at the point of manufacturing, at interim points of distribution, in the evaluating company’s facilities, or at the final installation site.


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10.2.1 The field evaluation process: shall be completed at the final installation site.

(1) For equipment which uses a power cord for the main power, the evaluation shall be completed at the installation site or at the manufacture’s location;

(2) For equipment which is hardwired, the evaluation shall be completed at the installation site or at the manufacturer’s location if the manual provides installation instructions.



10.2.1 The field evaluation process shall be completed at the final installation site.

10.2.2 A preliminary evaluation for the field evaluation, if conducted, shall be permitted to be conducted at the point of manufacturing, at interim points of distribution, in the evaluating company's facilities, or at the final installation site.


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NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications Submitter: Richard Zawlocki, MUSAR Training Foundation

Certified Amending Motion to Reject Second Revision No. 14 and any Related Portions of First Revisions and First Correlating Revisions (12.3.7 only)

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12.3.7* Utilize spot shoring techniques to support soil without incorporating uprights or panels as part of the shoring plan, given a trench incident, trench rescue toolbox, tabulated data, and trench shoring plan, so that the soil is prevented from collapse.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Shoring and shielding, tabulated data, strategies and tactics, methods and techniques to install supplemental sheeting and shoring, protocols on making the general area safe, criteria for safe zones in the trench, types of collapses and techniques to stabilize, emergency procedures, selection of personal protective equipment, and consideration of selected stabilization tactics on extrication and victim safety.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to interpret tabulated data information and tables, place shoring and shielding systems, identify supplemental sheeting and shoring, use all trench rescue protocols, identify types of collapse and methods to stabilize, identify exposure to hazards within the trench relative to existing safe zones, select and use personal protective equipment, and anticipate extrication logistics.

A.12.3.7 Based on the soil conditions, uprights and panels may need to be implemented according to tabulated data.


12.3.7* Utilize spot shoring techniques to support soil without incorporating uprights or panels as part of the shoring plan, given a trench incident, trench rescue toolbox, tabulated data, and trench shoring plan, so that the soil is prevented from collapse.

(A) Requisite Knowledge. Shoring and shielding, tabulated data, strategies and tactics, methods and techniques to install supplemental sheeting and shoring, protocols on making the general area safe, criteria for safe zones in the trench, types of collapses and techniques to stabilize, emergency procedures, selection of personal protective equipment, and consideration of selected stabilization tactics on extrication and victim safety.

(B) Requisite Skills. The ability to interpret tabulated data information and tables, place shoring and shielding systems, identify supplemental sheeting and shoring, use all trench rescue protocols, identify types of collapse and methods to stabilize, identify exposure to hazards within the trench relative to existing safe zones, select and use personal protective equipment, and anticipate extrication logistics.

A.12.3.7 Based on the soil conditions, uprights and panels may need to be implemented according to tabulated data.


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Submitter: Alan Perdue, Safer Buildings Coalition

Certified Amending Motion to Accept Committee Comment No. 8054

5000-8



55.15.1 Where provided, two Two-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.




55.15.1 Where provided, two-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.



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55.15 * Two-Way Radio Communication Enhancement Systems.

55.15.1 Where provided, tTwo-way radio communication enhancement systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221.


IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT 5000-8 by the NFPA membership by vote at Tech Session, the recommended text (i.e. previous edition text) is shown clean below. If no previous edition text exists, the text supported by the membership vote is simply deleted. No previous edition text.


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NFPA 1500, Standard for a Fire Service Occupational, Safety, Health, and Wellness Program Submitter: Ronnie Villanueva, Los Angeles County Fire Department


1500-1


6.1.4.1 Fire departments that provide EMS transport shall use a power-assisted patient cot to load patients into an automotive ambulance.

6.1.4.2 Power-assisted patient cot or self-loading cot shall be installed, mounted, and retained in accordance with the provisions in NFPA 1917.


6.1.4.1 Fire departments that provide EMS transport shall use a power-assisted patient cot to load patients into an automotive ambulance.

6.1.4.2 Power-assisted patient cot or self-loading cot shall be installed, mounted, and retained in accordance with the provisions in NFPA 1917.


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NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting Submitter: David Bernzweig, Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters


1700-1


Delete Chapter 11 from NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting.


Chapter 11 remains in NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting.


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