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Technical Committee on

Fire Prevention Code [FIC-AAA]

Donald P. Bliss, ChairNew Hampshire Dept. of Safety, NH [E]

Rep. National Association of State Fire Marshals

Scott W. Adams, Park City Fire District, UT [E]John F. Bender, Maryland Office of State Fire Marshal, MD [E]David F. Bibber, City of Dover Fire and Rescue, NH [E] Rep. International Association of Fire ChiefsD. Edwin Blehschmidt, West Virginia University, WV [U] Rep. NFPA Health Care SectionJames W. Bowman, The DuPont Company, DE [U]Jeffrey P. Collins, Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue, FL [E]Brian J. Denk, Sara Lee Corporation, IL [U] Rep. NFPA Industrial Fire Protection SectionGene B. Endthoff, National Fire Sprinkler Association, IL [M] Rep. National Fire Sprinkler AssociationDouglas S. Erickson, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, VI [U] Rep. American Society for Healthcare EngineeringRonald R. Farr, Kalamazoo Township Fire Department, MI [E] Rep. International Fire Marshals AssociationDarrell W. Harguth, Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Assn. Inc., CA [M] Rep. Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ AssociationAlfred J. Hogan, Reedy Creek Improvement District, FL [U]Howard Hopper, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., CA [RT]Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Associates Inc., VA [SE]Robert J. James, City of Bloomington, MN [E]Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants, VA [U] Rep. American Petroleum InstituteJames K. Lathrop, Koffel Associates, Inc., CT [SE]Len Malmquist, Central Emergency Services, AK [E] Rep. Western Fire Chiefs AssociationRonald K. Mengel, System Sensor, IL [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Wayne D. Moore, Hughes Associates, Inc., RI [M] Rep. Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Joseph L. Navarra, Potomac Electric Power Company, DC [U] Rep. Edison Electric Institute Michael A. O’Hara, The MountainStar Group, MN [SE]Kenneth R. Quick, Jr., City of Culver City Fire Department, CA [E] Rep. South Bay Section Fire Prevention Officer AssociationRobert Rowe, City of Downey Fire Department, CA [E] Rep. Western Fire Chiefs AssociationChester W. Schirmer, Schirmer Engineering Corporation, NC [I]Jeffrey M. Shapiro, International Code Consultants, TX [M] Rep. The Chlorine Institute Amal Tamim, W.R. Grace & Company-Conn, MA [M]Randolph W. Tucker, The RJA Group, Inc., TX [SE]Stanley Wheeler, CA [E] Rep. International Code Council, Inc./AEBOPeter J. Willse, Industrial Risk Insurers, CT [I] Rep. Industrial Risk Insurers

Alternates

Anthony C. Apfelbeck, Altamonte Springs Fire Department, FL [E] (Alt. to J. P. Collins)Carl F. Baldassarra, Schirmer Engineering Corporation, IL [I] (Alt. to C. W. Schirmer)Thomas T. Bulow, AZ [U] Rep. NFPA Health Care Section (Alt. to D. E. Blehschmidt)Kenneth E. Bush, Maryland State Fire Marshals Office, MD [E] (Alt. to J. F. Bender)Samuel S. Dannaway, S. S. Dannaway Associates, Inc., HI [M] Rep. National Fire Sprinkler Association (Alt. to G. B. Endthoff)John A. Davenport, CT [I] (Alt. to P. J. Willse)Kenneth A. Ford, National Association of Home Builders, DC [U] (Voting Alt. to NAHB Rep.)John D. Garcia, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., NJ [RT] (Alt. to H. Hopper)

Raymond A. Grill, The RJA Group, Inc., VA [SE] (Alt. to R. W. Tucker)William K. Hopple, SimplexGrinnell, CA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to R. K. Mengel)Lynne Kilpatrick, Seattle Fire Department, WA [E] Rep. Western Fire Chiefs Association (Alt. to L. Malmquist)Roy C. (Chuck) Kimball, Brooks Equipment Company, Inc., NC [M] Rep. Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association (Alt. to D. W. Harguth)William E. Koffel, Koffel Associates, Inc., MD [SE] (Alt. to J. K. Lathrop)Michael E. Lyden, The Chlorine Institute, Inc., DC [M] Rep. The Chlorine Institute (Alt. to J. M. Shapiro)Anthony Sanfilippo, Michigan Dept. of Consumer & Industry Services, MI [E] Rep. International Fire Marshals Association (Alt. to R. R. Farr)Sevantilal Shah, Pinnacle West Capital Corp., AZ [U] (Alt. to J. L. Navarra)Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium, Inc., CA [M] (Alt. to A. Tamim)Patrick C. Ward, Gage-Babcock & Associates, Inc., CA [SE] (Alt. to T. W. Jaeger)

NonvotingRobert Bourke, Lynn Fire Department, MA [E] Rep Northeast Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeJames E. Everitt, Tualatin Valley Fire/Rescue, OR [E] Rep. Western Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeJon Nisja, Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division, MN [E] Rep. North Central Regional Fire Code Development CommitteeWalter Smittle, WV [SE]

Staff Liaison: Martha H. Curtis

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on a Fire Prevention Code that includes appropriate administrative provisions, to be used with the National Fire Codes for the installation, operation, and maintenance of buildings, structures and premises for the purpose of providing safety to life and property from fire and explosion. This includes development of requirements for, and maintenance of, systems and equipment for fire control and extinguishment. Safety to life of occupants of buildings and structures is under the primary jurisdiction of the Committee on Safety to Life.

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was bal-loted on the final text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the mem-bership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the back of the document.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code is presented for adoption.

This Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code and proposes for adoption, a complete revision to NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code, 2000 edition, including a name change of NFPA 1 to “Uniform Fire Prevention Code”. NFPA 1-2000 is published in Volume 1 of the 2001 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

This Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, which consists of 32 voting members. The results of the balloting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPANOTE: To assist in review and comment a draft of NFPA 1 is available and downloadable from our Web Site at www. NFPA.org. It is also available on the CD ROM. Paper copies of the draft are available from NFPA upon request by calling Customer Service @ 1-800-344-3555.

(Log #CP28)1-1-(Various) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Update all Extracted text in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. 2. Revise NFPA 1 UFC according to the reorganization proposal.

NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Prevention Code 2003 EditionReorganization Proposal

Part I Administrative Chapters 1-91 Administration and Enforcement2 Referenced Publications3 Definitions4 General 5 Performance-Based Option

Part II General Chapters 10-1910 General Fire Safety11 Building Services12 Features of Fire Protection13 Fire Protection Systems14 Means of Egress15 Planned Building Groups16 Safeguards During Building Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations17 Wildland Urban Interface

Part III Occupancy Chapters 20-3920 Occupancy Fire Safety21 Airport and Heliports22 Automobile Wrecking Yards 23 Cleanrooms24 Drycleaning25 Grandstands and Bleachers, Folding and Tesescopic Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures26 Laboratories Using Chemicals27 Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicle Sites28 Marinas, Boatyards, Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves29 Parking Garages30 Service Stations and Repair Garages31 Wood Products

Part IV Processes Chapter 40-4940 Dust Explosion Prevention 41 Hot Work Operations42 Refueling

Part V Equipment Chapters 50-5950 Commercial Cooking Equipment51 Industrial Ovens52 Lead-Acid Battery Systems53 Mechanical Refrigeration

Part VI Materials Chapters 60-End60 Aerosol Products61 Combustible Waste, Refuse, and Fibers62 Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Systems63 Cryogenic Fluids 64 Compressed Gases65 Fireworks, Model Rocketry, and Explosives66 Flammable and Combustible Liquids67 Hazardous Materials 68 LPG/LNG69 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides70 Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible Liquids71 Pesticides and Herbicides

AnnexAnnex A Explanatory MaterialAnnex B Oxidizers and Organic PeroxidesAnnex C Sample Ordinance Adopting the Uniform Fire Prevention CodeAnnex D Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materi-als Inventory StatementAnnex E Model Citation ProgramAnnex F Model Fees and Charges ProgramAnnex G Ozone Gas-Generating SystemsAnnex H Mobile Fueling at Commercial, Industrial, and Government SitesAnnex I Fire Flow Reguirements for BuildingsAnnex J Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution

Annex K Informational References 3. MOS edit. a. Nonmandatory language deleted; b. Removed exceptions. c. All mandatory references to chapter 2 d. Put all definitions in Chapter 3 in alphabetical order for the terms used in the Code (modified). SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial restructuring to conform with the 2000 edition of the NFPA Manual of Style.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP29)1-2-(Title) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise the title of NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code, to NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Prevention Code. SUBSTANTIATION: The title was revised to reflect the effort of the NFPA Fire Prevention Code Committee to incorporate the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code into NFPA 1 under the terms of the agreement with the Western Fire Chiefs Association.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-3-(Entire) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Fire Prevention Code Committee pro-poses a complete revision to the 2000 edition of NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code, by updating the text extracted from other NFPA documents and incorporating the changes accepted as a result of public and Committee proposals as shown at the end of this report. 2. Also add new direct references to documents that are essential to the code officials use of the document. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee has updated the text extracted from other NFPA documents, as well as, made other changes to keep the docu-ment current for use.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-4-(Chapter 1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Reorganize Chapter 1 in accordance with the Manual of Style, Section 1.6.SUBSTANTIATION: The document does not meet the Manual of Style.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Proposal 1-1 (Log #CP28).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-5-(Chapter 1) : Reject SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Review all of Chapter 1 for consistency with NFPA 5000.SUBSTANTIATION: While some differences are appropriate, others such as appointing and processing appeals should be consistent.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not have adequate time to review the NFPA 5000 ROP prior to this meeting. Correlation for this issue will have to be done at the comment stage.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: Concur as long as this is done as stated.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA(Log #CP25)

1-6-(Chapters 1, 3, 4 & 5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Add proposed text from the Performance-Based Design Proposal to read:

1. Delete Section 1-7. Delete the Annex to 1-7. 2. Add the following definitions in Chapter 3:{Staff - Extract the definitions identified in 5-1.12 from NFPA 101, and identify each definition as being extracted text} 3. Add a new Chapter 4 and renumber the remaining chap-ters.

Chapter 4General

4.1* Goals and Objectives

4.1.1* Goals. The goals of this code are to provide a reasonable level of safety, property protection, public welfare, and mission continuity from the actual and potential hazards created by fire, explosion, and other hazardous conditions.

4.1.2* Objectives

To achieve the goals stated in 4.1.1, the goals and objectives of 4.1.3 through 4.1.7 shall be satisfied.

4.1.3 Safety.

The safety goal of this Code is intended to reduce the probability of injury or death from fire, explosions, or events involving hazardous materials.

4.1.3.1 Safety from Fire

4.1.3.1.1* Safety from Fire Goal.

The fire safety goal of this Code is:

(1) to provide an environment for the occupants inside or near a building that is reasonably safe from fire and similar emergencies

(2) to protect fire fighters and emergency responders.

4.1.3.1.2 Safety from Fire Objectives.

4.1.3.1.2.1 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to protect the occupants, not intimate with the initial fire development, for the time needed to evacuate, relocate or defend in place.

4.1.3.1.2.2* Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable safety for fire fighters and emergency responders during search and rescue operations.

4.1.3.1.2.3

Buildings shall be designed and constructed to reasonably protect adjacent persons and buildings from injury, death or substantial damage as a result of a fire.

4.1.3.1.2.4 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable access to the building for emergency responders.

4.1.3.2 Safety During Building Use.

4.1.3.2.1* Safety During Building Use Goal.

The safety during building use goal of this code is to provide an environment for the occupants of the building that is reasonably safe during the normal use of the building.

4.1.3.2.2 Safety During Building Use Objectives.

4.1.3.2.2.1 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to reduce the probability of death or injury from falling during normal use.

4.1.3.2.2.2 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide for reasonably safe crowd movement during emergency and non-emergency conditions.

4.1.3.2.2.3 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable safety for occupants and workers during construction and demolition.

4.1.3.2.2.4 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable notification to occupants of emergency situations.

4.1.3.2.2.5 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable signage to identify hazards, means of egress and other building safety

features.

4.1.3.2.2.6 Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable safety from occupants coming in contact with glazing or similar frangible construction materials during normal use of the building.

4.1.4 Hazardous Materials.

4.1.4.1 Hazardous Materials Goal. Facilities containing high hazard contents shall have the goal of protecting people and property from the consequences of unauthorized discharges, fires and explosions involving hazardous materials. Designs shall minimize the risk probability of such events and shall minimize the consequences of such events should they occur.4.1.4.2 Hazardous Materials Objective. The facility shall be designed, con-structed and maintained, and operations associated with the facility shall be conducted, to prevent the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.

4.1.5 Property Protection

4.1.5.1 Property Protection Goals. The property protection goal of this code is to limit damage to the facility created by a fire, explosion or event associated with hazardous materials to a reasonable level.

4.1.5.2*Prevention of Ignition. The facility shall be designed, con-structed and maintained, and operations associated with the facility shall be conducted, to prevent unintentional deflagrations and other ignitions of combustible materials which can cause failure of or damage to adjacent compartments, emergency life safety systems, adjacent properties, adjacent storage or the facility’s structural elements.

4.1.5.3* Mitigation of Fire Spread and Explosions. In the event that ignition is not prevented, the facility shall be designed, constructed and maintained, and operations associated with the facility shall be conducted, to mitigate the effects of unwanted fires and explosions.

4.1.5.4 Structural Integrity. The facility shall be designed, constructed and maintained, and operations associated with the facility shall be conducted, to protect the facility and its contents from building collapse due to a loss of structural integrity resulting from a fire.

4.1.6 Mission Continuity.

4.1.6.1* Mission Continuity Goal. The mission continuity goal of this Code is to ensure that the building, in its design, construction, maintenance, and operations can reasonably continue to function for its intended purpose following the impact of fire or hazardous material related event.

4.1.6.2* Mission Continuity Objective. Buildings that provide a public welfare role for a community shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable assurance of continued function following the impact of fire or hazardous material related event.

4.1.7 Function.

4.1.7.1 Function Goal. The function goal of this Code is intended to ensure that a building and its systems, features and construction, throughout its life, provide reasonable capability of operation to satisfy the other goals of this Code.

4.1.7.2* Function Objective. Buildings shall be designed and constructed to provide reasonable assurance that its systems, features and construction will be capable of performing their intended use to satisfy the objectives of this Code.

4.2 Assumption.

4.2.1* Single Fire Source. The fire protection methods of this Code assume that there will not be multiple simultaneous fire incidents. This assumption shall not preclude the evaluation of multiple design fire scenarios as required by Section 5.4 for performance-based designs.

4.3 Building Design and Life Safety Compliance Options.

4.3.1 Options. Building design meeting Compliance with the goals and objectives of Section 4.1 shall be provided in accordance with either of the following:

(1) The prescriptive-based provisions per 4.3.2

(2) The performance-based provisions per 4.3.3.

4.3.2 Prescriptive-Based Option.

4.3.2.1 A prescriptive-based building design option shall be in accordance with Chapters 1 through 4 and Chapters 6 through 40 of this Code.

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4.3.3 Performance-Based Option.

4.3.3.1 A performance-based building design option shall be in accordance with Chapters 1 through 5 of this Code.

4.3.3.2 Prescriptive requirements shall be permitted to be used as part of the performance approach, if they, in conjunction with the performance features, meet the overall goals and objectives of this Code.

4.4 Fundamental Life Safety Requirements.

4.4.1 Multiple Safeguards. The design of every building or structure intended for human occupancy shall be such that reliance for property con-servation and safety to life does not depend solely on any single safeguard. Additional safeguard(s) shall be provided for property conservation and life safety in case any single safeguard is ineffective due to inappropriate human actions, building failure, or system failure.

4.4.2 Appropriateness of Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress and other safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual building or structure, with due regard to the following:

(1) Character of the occupancy (2) Capabilities of the occupants (3) Number of persons exposed (4) Fire protection available systems in place capabilities of response personnel (5) Height and type of construction of the building or structure (6) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree

of safety (7) Other factors necessary to protect the building and contents from

damage

4.4.3 Means of Egress.

4.4.3.1 Number of Means of Egress. Two means of egress, as a minimum, shall be provided in every building or structure, section, and area where size, occupancy, and arrangement endanger occupants attempting to use a single means of egress that is blocked by fire or smoke. The two means of egress shall be arranged to minimize the possibility that both might be rendered impassable by the same emergency condition.

4.4.3.2 Unobstructed Egress. In every occupied building or structure, means of egress from all parts of the building shall be maintained free and unobstructed. No lock or fastening shall be permitted that prevents free es-cape from the inside of any building other than in health care occupancies and detention and correctional occupancies where staff are continually on duty and effective provisions are made to remove occupants in case of fire or other emergency. Means of egress shall be accessible to the extent necessary to ensure reasonable safety for occupants having impaired mobility.

4.4.3.3 Awareness of Egress System. Every exit shall be clearly visible, or the route to reach every exit shall be conspicuously indicated. Each means of egress, in its entirety, shall be arranged or marked so that the way to a place of safety is indicated in a clear manner.

4.4.3.4 Lighting. Where artificial illumination is needed in a building or structure, egress facilities shall be included in the lighting design.

4.4.4* Occupant Notification. In every building or structure of such size, arrangement, or occupancy that a fire itself might not provide adequate occu-pant warning, fire alarm facilities shall be provided where necessary to warn occupants of the existence of fire.

4.4.5 Vertical Openings. Every vertical opening between the floors of a building shall be suitably enclosed or protected, as necessary, to afford rea-sonable safety to occupants while using the means of egress and to prevent spread of fire, smoke, or fumes through vertical openings from floor to floor before occupants have entered exits.

4.4.6 System Design/Installation. Any fire protection system, building ser-vice equipment, feature of protection, or safeguard provided for life safety shall be designed, installed, and approved in accordance with applicable NFPA codes and standards.

4.4.7 Maintenance. Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall thereafter be maintained unless the Code exempts such maintenance.

4.5 General Requirements.

4.5.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction.

4.5.1.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall determine whether the provi-sions of this Code are met.

4.5.1.2 Any requirements that are essential for the safety of building occu-pants and that are not specifically provided for by this Code shall be deter-mined by the authority having jurisdiction.

4.5.1.3 Where it is evident that a reasonable degree of safety is provided, any requirement shall be permitted to be modified if its application would be hazardous under normal occupancy conditions in the judgment of the author-ity having jurisdiction.

4.5.2 Historic Buildings. The provisions of this Code shall be permitted to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction for buildings or structures identified and classified as historic buildings or structures where it is evident that a reasonable degree of safety and property protection is provided.

4.5.3 Provisions in Excess of Code Requirements. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prohibit a better type of building construction, an addi-tional means of egress, or an otherwise safer condition than that specified by the minimum requirements of this Code.

4.5.4 Conditions for Occupancy.

4.5.4.1 No new construction or existing building shall be occupied in whole or in part in violation of the provisions of this Code unless the following conditions exist:

(1) A plan of correction has been approved.(2) The occupancy classification remains the same.(3) No serious life safety hazard exists as judged by the authority having

jurisdiction.

4.5.4.2 Where compliance with this Code is effected by means of a perfor-mance-based design, the owner shall annually certify compliance with the conditions and limitations of the design by submitting a warrant of fitness acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The warrant of fitness shall attest that the building features, systems, and use have been inspected and confirmed to remain consistent with design specifications outlined in the documentation required by Section 5.7 and that they continue to satisfy the goals and objectives specified in Section 4.1. (See Chapter 5.)

4.5.5 Construction, Repair, and Improvement Operations.

4.5.5.1* Buildings or portions of buildings shall be permitted to be occupied during construction, repair, alterations, or additions only where required means of egress and required fire protection features are in place and con-tinuously maintained for the portion occupied or where alternative life safety measures and building protection measures acceptable to the authority hav-ing jurisdiction are in place.

4.5.5.2* In buildings under construction, adequate escape facilities shall be maintained at all times for the use of construction workers. Escape facili-ties shall consist of doors, walkways, stairs, ramps, fire escapes, ladders, or other approved means or devices arranged in accordance with the general principles of the Code insofar as they can reasonably be applied to buildings under construction.

4.5.5.3 Flammable or explosive substances or equipment for repairs or al-terations shall be permitted in a building while the building is occupied if the condition of use and safeguards provided do not create any additional danger or impediment to egress beyond the normally permissible conditions in the building.

4.5.6* Changes of Occupancy.

4.5.6.1 In any building or structure, whether or not a physical alteration is needed, a change from one occupancy classification to another shall be permitted only where such a structure, building, or portion thereof conforms with the requirements of this Code that apply to new construction for the proposed new use, except as follows: (a) Where, in the opinion of the AHJ, the proposed occupancy or change in use is not more hazardous than the existing use, based on life safety and fire risk, the AHJ shall be permitted to approve such change of occupancy provided compliance with the requirements of this Code for buildings of like occupancy or use are specifically incorporated to safeguard the life, health, and welfare of persons. (b) Change of tenants or ownership shall not be construed to be a change of occupancy classification where the nature of use and assigned occupancy

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4.5.6.2 Where specifically permitted elsewhere in the Code, existing con-struction features shall be permitted to be continued in use in conversions.

4.5.7 Maintenance and Testing.

4.5.7.1 Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is required for compli-ance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, con-dition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

4.5.7.2* Existing life safety features obvious to the public, if not required by the Code, shall be either maintained or removed.

4.5.7.3 Equipment requiring periodic testing or operation to ensure its main-tenance shall be tested or operated as specified elsewhere in this Code or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

4.5.7.4 Maintenance and testing shall be under the supervision of a respon-sible person who shall ensure that testing and maintenance are made at specified intervals in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, manufac-turer’s instructions, or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

CHAPTER 4 ANNEX

A.4.1 The overall goals of this Code are presented in 4.1.1. These overall goals are treated in greater depth in 4.1.3 through 4.1.6. In each of these subsections, an overall goal for the subsection is defined, specific goals relating to the overall goal are presented next, and the objectives that relate to the specific goal follow. This format is intended to enhance the usability of the Code.

A.4.1.1

These highest level goals are intentionally general in nature. Each includes a broad spectrum of topics as shown in 4.1.3. A reasonable level of safety is further defined by subsequent language in the Code. The facility owner/property or an insurance representative may also have other goals, which may necessitate more stringent objectives as well as more demanding criteria.A.4.1.2

The objectives apply regardless of which option a user of the Code may select for a design — the performance-based option or the prescriptive-based option. The objectives are stated in more specific terms than the goals and tend to be more quantitative. The goals and objectives, taken together, form the broad, general targets at which a performance-based design can take aim. Specific criteria for design follow in Chapter 5.

A.4.1.3.1.1

The term reasonably safe from fire is defined by subsequent language in this Code, primarily in the objectives.

A.4.1.3.1.2.2

In many cases, the other provisions of the Code to provide safety for occupants will satisfy this goal for protection of emergency responders.

A.4.1.3.2.1

The term reasonably safe during normal use is defined by subsequent language in this Code, primarily in the objectives. Certain requirements, such as heights of guards and stair dimensions are provided to ensure that the occupants are safe during non-emergency use of the buildings. Failure to address these features could result in falls or other injuries to occupants in their normal day-to-day activities in the building.A-4.1.5.2 Ignition occurs when combustible materials come into contact with a source of heat of sufficient temperature and power for a requisite time. Combustible material does not necessarily ignite immediately upon contact with a source of heat.

A-4.1.5.3 Examples of specific conditions to avoid include, but are not limited to, flashover, fire spread beyond the item or room of fire origin, over-heating of equipment, and overpressure of exterior walls.

A.4.1.6.1

This goal is applicable to certain buildings that have been deemed to be nec-essary to the continued welfare of a community. Mission critical areas shall be identified and appropriately protected. The objectives for property protec-tion and mission continuity are sometimes difficult to differentiate: achieving

the objectives for property protection might, to a certain extent, accomplish the objectives for mission continuity

A.4.1.6.2

Examples of buildings that provide a public welfare role for a community might include hospitals, fire stations, evacuation centers, schools and electrical generating plants. Also included are buildings with significant impact of the economic viability of the community. This objective is intended to ensure that such facilities are capable of maintaining their essential services following a disaster since the community’s well-being may depend on that service being available.

A.4.1.7.2

This objective is intended to apply to systems, features and construction that are provided in the building for the purpose of meeting the other objectives and is not intended to apply to non-required systems, features and construction.

A.4.2.1

Additional assumptions that need to be identified for a performance-based design are addressed in Chapter 5.

A.4.4.4

Fire alarms alert occupants to initiate emergency procedures, facilitate orderly conduct of fire drills, and initiate response by emergency services.

A.4.5.6

Examples of changes from one occupancy subclassification to another subclassification of the same occupancy could include a change from a Class B to a Class A mercantile occupancy. Hospitals and nursing homes are both health care occupancies and are defined separately, but they are not established as separate suboccupancies; thus, a change from one to the other does not constitute a change of occupancy subclassification.

For example, a building was used as a hospital but has been closed for four years. It is again to be used as a hospital. As long as the building was not used as another occupancy during the time it was closed, it would be considered an existing hospital.

Hotels and apartments, although both residential occupancies, are treated separately, and a change from one to the other constitutes a change of occupancy.

A.4.5.7.2

Examples of such features include automatic sprinklers, fire alarm systems, standpipes, and portable fire extinguishers. The presence of a life safety feature, such as sprinklers or fire alarm devices, creates a reasonable expectation by the public that these safety features are functional. When systems are inoperable or taken out of service but the devices remain, they present a false sense of safety. Also, before taking any life safety features out of service, extreme care needs to be exercised to ensure that the feature is not required, was not originally provided as an alternative or equivalency, or is no longer required due to other new requirements in the current Code. It is not intended that the entire system or protection feature be removed. Instead, components such as sprinklers, initiating devices, notification appliances, standpipe hose, and exit systems should be removed to reduce the likelihood of relying on inoperable systems or features.

4. Add a new Chapter 5, as follows, and renumber the remaining chapter:.

CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE-BASED OPTION

5.1* PRE-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. 5.1.1 Application. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to facilities designed to the performance-based option permitted by Section 4.3. (5000; draft)

5.1.2 Goals and Objectives. The performance-based design shall meet the goals and objectives of this Code in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 4.2. (5000; draft)

5.1.3* Plan Submittal Documentation. When a performance-based design is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for review and approval, the submitter shall document, in an approved format, each performance objective and applicable scenario, including any calculations methods or models, used in establishing the proposed design’s fire and life safety performance. (1, 2000 ed.; 1-7.1)

5.1.4* Independent Review. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require an approved, independent third-party to review the pro-posed design and provide an evaluation of the design to the authority having jurisdiction at the expense of the owner. (5000; draft)

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5.1.5 Sources of Data. Data sources shall be identified and documented for each input data requirement that must be met using a source other than a de-sign scenario, an assumption, or a facility design specification. The degree of conservatism reflected in such data shall be specified, and a justification for the source shall be provided. Copies of all references relied upon by the per-formance based design to support assumptions, design features, or any other part of the design shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction if requested. (5000 draft, NFPA 1 Log #371)

5.1.6 Final Determination. The authority having jurisdiction shall make the final determination as to whether the performance objectives have been met. (1, 2000 ed.; 1-7.2)

5.1.7* Operations and Maintenance Manual. An approved operations and maintenance manual shall be provided to the authority having jurisdiction and the fire department, and shall be maintained at the facility in an approved location.

5.1.8* Information Transfer to the Fire Service. Where a performance-based design is approved and used, the designer shall ensure that information regarding the operating procedures of the performance-based designed fire protection system is transferred to the local fire service for inclusion in the pre-fire plan.

5.1.9* Design Feature Maintenance. The design features required for the facility to meet the performance goals and objectives shall be maintained by the property owner and readily accessible to the authority having jurisdic-tion for the life of the facility. The facility shall be maintained in accordance with all documented assumptions and design specifications. Any proposed changes or variations from the approved design shall be approved by the au-thority having jurisdiction prior to the actual change. Any approved changes to the original design shall be maintained in the same manner as the original design.

5.1.10* Annual Certification. Where a performance-based design is ap-proved and used, the property owner shall annually certify that the design features and systems have been maintained in accordance with the approved original performance-based design and assumptions and any subsequent ap-proved changes or modifications to the original performance-based design.

5.1.11 Hazardous Materials.

5.1.11.1 A process hazard analysis and off-site consequence analysis shall be conducted where necessary to reasonably ensure that people and property are satisfactorily protected from dangerous conditions involving hazardous materials. The results of such analyses shall be considered when determin-ing active and passive mitigation measures used in accomplishing the objec-tive of 4.2.4. (5000; 34.1.4.2, draft)

5.1.11.2 Written procedures for pre-start up safety reviews, normal and emergency operations, management of change, emergency response and accident investigation shall be developed prior to beginning operations at a facility designed in accordance this section. Such procedures shall be developed with the participation of the affected employees. (5000; Chapter 34.1.4.2, draft)

5.1.12 Special Definitions.A list of special terms used in this chapter follows: Alternative Calculation Procedure. See 3.x_ Data Conversion. See 3.x. Design Fire Scenario. See 3.x. Design Specifications. See 3.x. Design Team. See 3.x. Exposure Fire. See 3.x. Fire Model. See 3.x. Fire Scenario. See 3.x. Fuel Load. See 3.x. Incapacitation. See 3.x. Input Data Specification. See 3.x. Occupant Characteristics. See 3.x. Performance Criteria. See 3.x. Proposed Design. See 3.x. Safe Location. See 3.x. Safety Factor. See 3.x. Safety Margin. See 3.x. Sensitivity Analysis. See 3.x. Stakeholder. See 3.x. Uncertainty Analysis. See 3.x. Verification Method. See 3.x. (101:5-1.8)

5.2 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5.2.1 General. A design shall meet the objectives specified in Section 4.2 if, for each design scenario, assumption, and design specification, the per-

formance criteria of 5.2.2 are met. (101: 5.2.1 with “fire” deleted between “design” and “scenario.”)

5.2.2 Performance Criteria

5.2.2.1* Fire Conditions. No occupant who is not intimate with ignition or emergency response personnel performing search and rescue operations shall be exposed to instantaneous or cumulative untenable conditions. (101: 5.2.2)

5.2.2.2* Property Protection. The facility design shall limit the effects of any and all design scenarios from causing an unacceptable level of property damage.

5.2.2.3* Mission Continuity. The facility design shall limit the effects of any and all design scenarios from causing an unacceptable interruption of the facility’s mission.

5.2.2.4 Occupant Protection From Untenable Conditions. Means shall be provided to evacuate, relocate or defend in place occupants for sufficient time so that they are not exposed to instantaneous or cumulative untenable conditions from smoke, heat or flames. (5000, ROP)

5.2.2.5 Emergency Responder Protection. Buildings shall be designed and constructed to reasonably prevent structural failure under fire conditions for sufficient time to enable fire fighters and emergency responders to conduct search and rescue operations. (5000, ROP)

5.2.2.6 Occupant Protection From Structural Failure. Buildings shall be designed and constructed to reasonably prevent structural failure under fire conditions for sufficient time to protect the occupants. (5000, ROP)

5.3 RETAINED PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Systems and Features. All fire protection systems and features of the building shall comply with applicable NFPA standards for those systems and features. (5000, ROP)

5.3.2 Electrical Systems. Electrical systems shall comply with applicable NFPA standards for those systems. (5000, ROP)

5.3.3 General. The design shall comply with the following requirements in addition to the performance criteria of Section 5.2 and the methods of Sec-tions 5.4 through 5.7:

(1) Fundamental Requirements - 3.1 (2) Fire Drills - 3.2(3) Smoking - 3.3(4) Open Outdoor Fires, Incinerators, and Outdoor Fireplaces - 3.4(5) Fire Lanes - 3.5 Exception: Where local conditions do not permit compliance with Section 3.5, a performance-based design shall be permitted subject to acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction.(6) Access Boxes - 3.6(7) Fire Protection Markings - 3.7(8) Vacant Buildings - 3.8(9) Combustible Vegetation - 3.9

5.3.4 Means of Egress.The design shall comply with the following NFPA 101 requirements in ad-dition to the performance criteria of Section 5.2 and the methods of Sections 5.4 through 5.8:(1) Changes in Level in Means of Egress — 7.1.7(2) Guards — 7.1.8(3) Doors — 7.2.1(4) Stairs — 7.2.2Exception: The provisions of 7.2.2.5.1, 7.2.2.5.2, 7.2.2.6.2, 7.2.2.6.3, and 7.2.2.6.4 shall be exempted.(5) Ramps — 7.2.5Exception: The provisions of 7.2.5.3.1, 7.2.5.5, and 7.2.5.6.1 shall be ex-empted.(6) Fire Escape Ladders — 7.2.9(7) Alternating Tread Devices — 7.2.11(8) Capacity of Means of Egress — 7.3Exception: The provisions of 7.3.3 and 7.3.4 shall be exempted.(9) Impediments to Egress — 7.5.2(10) Illumination of Means of Egress — 7.8(11) Emergency Lighting — 7.9(12) Marking of Means of Egress — 7.10 (101:5.3.2)

5.3.5 Equivalency. Equivalent designs for the features covered in the re-tained prescriptive requirements mandated by 5.3.1 through 5.3.4 shall be addressed in accordance with the equivalency provisions of Section 1.6. (5000, ROP)

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5.4* DESIGN SCENARIOS

5.4.1 General.

5.4.1.1 The proposed design shall be considered to meet the goals and objectives if it achieves the performance criteria for each required design scenario. The authority having jurisdiction shall approve the parameters involved with design scenarios.

5.4.1.2* Design scenarios shall be evaluated for each required scenario using a method acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and appropriate for the conditions. Each scenario shall be as challenging and realistic as any that could realistically occur in the building.

5.4.1.3* Scenarios selected as design scenarios shall include, but not be limited to those specified in 5.4.2. through 5.4.4. Design fire scenarios demonstrated by the design team to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction as inappropriate for the building use and conditions shall not be required to be evaluated fully. Fire Design Scenario 8 shall not be required to be applied to fire protection systems for which both the level of reliability and the design performance in the absence of the system are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

5.4.1.4 Each design scenario used in the performance-based design proposal shall be translated into input data specifications, as appropriate for the calculation method or model.

5.4.1.5 Any design scenario specifications that the design analyses do not explicitly address or incorporate and that are, therefore, omitted from input data specifications shall be identified, and a sensitivity analysis of the consequences of that omission shall be performed.

5.4.1.6 Any design scenario specifications modified in input data specifications, because of limitations in test methods or other data generation procedures, shall be identified, and a sensitivity analysis of the consequences of the modification shall be performed.

5.4.2 Required Design Scenarios – Fire.

5.4.2.1* Fire Design Scenario 1. Fire Design Scenario 1 is an occupancy-specific Design Scenario representative of a typical fire for the occupancy. This design scenario shall explicitly account for the following:

(1) Occupant activities(2) Number and location(3) Room size(4) Furnishings and contents(5) Fuel properties and ignition sources(6) Ventilation conditions

The first item ignited and its location shall be explicitly defined.

5.4.2.2* Fire Design Scenario 2. Fire Design Scenario 2 is an ultrafast-developing fire, in the primary means of egress, with interior doors open at the start of the fire. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a reduction in the number of available means of egress.

5.4.2.3* Fire Design Scenario 3. Fire Design Scenario 3 is a fire that starts in a normally unoccupied room that can potentially endanger a large number of occupants in a large room or other area. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a fire starting in a normally unoccupied room and migrating into the space that can, potentially, hold the greatest number of occupants in the building.

5.4.2.4* Fire Design Scenario 4. Fire Design Scenario 4 is a fire that originates in a concealed wall- or ceiling-space adjacent to a large occupied room. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a fire originating in a concealed space that does not have either a detection system or suppression system and then spreading into the room within the building that can, potentially, hold the greatest number of occupants.

5.4.2.5* Fire Design Scenario 5. Fire Design Scenario 5 is a slowly developing fire, shielded from fire protection systems, in close proximity to a high occupancy area. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a relatively small ignition source causing a significant fire.

5.4.2.6* Fire Design Scenario 6. Fire Design Scenario 6 is the most severe fire resulting from the largest possible fuel load characteristic of the normal operation of the building. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a rapidly developing fire with occupants present.

5.4.2.7* Fire Design Scenario 7. Fire Design Scenario 7 is an outside exposure fire. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding a fire starting at a location remote from the area of concern and either spreading into the area, blocking escape from the area, or developing untenable conditions within the area.

5.4.2.8* Fire Design Scenario 8. Fire Design Scenario 8 is a fire originating in ordinary combustibles in a room or area with each passive or active fire protection system independently rendered ineffective. This set of design scenarios shall address concern regarding each fire protection system or fire protection feature, considered individually, being unreliable or becoming unavailable. This scenario shall not be required to be applied to fire protection systems for which both the level of reliability and the design performance in the absence of the system are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

5.4.3* Required Design Scenarios – Hazardous Materials.

5.4.3.1 Hazardous Materials Design Scenario 1. Design Scenario 1 is an unauthorized release of hazardous materials from a single control area. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding the spread of hazardous conditions from the point of release.

5.4.3.2 Hazardous Materials Design Scenario 2. Design Scenario 2 is an exposure fire on a location where hazardous materials are stored, used, handled, or dispensed. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding how a fire in a facility affects the safe storage, handling, or use of hazardous materials.

5.4.3.3 Hazardous Materials Design Scenario 3. Design Scenario 3 involves the application of an external factor to the hazardous material that is likely to result in a fire, explosion, toxic release, or other unsafe condition. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding the initiation of a hazardous materials event by the application of heat, shock, impact, or water onto a hazardous material being stored, used, handled, or dispensed in the facility.

5.4.3.4* Design Hazardous Materials Scenario 4. Design scenario 4 in-volves an unauthorized discharge with each protection system independently rendered ineffective. This set of design hazardous materials scenarios shall address concern regarding each protection system or protection feature, con-sidered individually, being unreliable or becoming unavailable.

Exception:* This scenario shall not be required to be applied to protection systems for which both the level of reliability and the design performance in the absence of the system are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

5.4.4 Required Design Scenarios – Safety During Building Use.

5.4.4.1* Building Use Design Scenario 1. Building Use Design Scenario 1 is an event in which the maximum occupant load is in the assembly building and an emergency event occurs blocking the principal exit/entrance to the building. This design scenario shall address the concern of occupants having to take alternative exit routes under crowded conditions. (5000, ROP)

5.4.4.2 Building Use Design Scenario 2. Building Use Design Scenario 2 is a fire in an area of a building undergoing construction or demolition while the remainder of the building is occupied. The normal fire suppression system in the area undergoing construction or demolition has been taken out of service. This design scenario shall address the concern regarding the inoperability of certain building fire safety features during construction and demolition in a partially occupied building. (5000, ROP)

5.5 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED DESIGNS.

5.5.1 General. A proposed design’s performance shall be assessed relative to each performance objective in Section 4.2 and each applicable scenario in Section 5.4, with the assessment conducted through the use of appropri-ate calculation methods. The authority having jurisdiction shall approve the choice of assessment methods.

5.5.2 Use. The design professional shall use the assessment methods to demonstrate that the proposed design will achieve the goals and objectives, as measured by the performance criteria in light of the safety margins and uncertainty analysis, for each scenario, given the assumptions.

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5.5.3.1 Data. Input data for computer fire models shall be obtained in accor-dance with ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Data for Fire Models. Data for use in analytical models that are not computer-based fire models shall be obtained using appropriate measurement, recording, and storage techniques to ensure the applicability of the data to the analytical method being used.

5.5.3.2 Data Requirements. A complete listing of input data requirements for all models, engineering methods, and other calculation or verification methods required or proposed as part of the performance-based design shall be provided.

5.5.3.3 Uncertainty and Conservatism of Data. Uncertainty in input data shall be analyzed and, as determined appropriate by the authority having ju-risdiction, addressed through the use of conservative values.

5.5.4 Output Data. The assessment methods used shall accurately and ap-propriately produce the required output data from input data based on the design specifications, assumptions, and scenarios.

5.5.5 Validity. Evidence shall be provided confirming that the assessment methods are valid and appropriate for the proposed facility, use and condi-tions.

5.6 SAFETY FACTORS.

5.6.1* General. Approved safety factors shall be included in the design methods and calculations to reflect uncertainty in the assumptions, data, and other factors associated with the performance-based design.

5.7 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.

5.7.1* General. All aspects of the design, including those described in 5.7.2 through 5.7.14, shall be documented. The format and content of the docu-mentation shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

5.7.2* Technical References and Resources. The authority having jurisdic-tion shall be provided with sufficient documentation to support the validity, accuracy, relevance, and precision of the proposed methods. The engineering standards, calculation methods and other forms of scientific information provided shall be appropriate for the particular application and methodolo-gies used.

5.7.3 Facility Design Specifications. All details of the proposed facility design that affect the ability of the facility to meet the stated goals and objec-tives shall be documented.

5.7.4 Performance Criteria. Performance criteria, with sources, shall be documented.

5.7.5 Occupant Characteristics. Assumptions about occupant characteris-tics shall be documented.

5.7.6 Design Scenarios. Descriptions of design hazards scenarios shall be documented.

5.7.7 Input Data. Input data to models and assessment methods, including sensitivity analysis, shall be documented.

5.7.8 Output Data. Output data from models and assessment methods, in-cluding sensitivity analysis, shall be documented.

5.7.9 Safety Factors. Safety factors utilized shall be documented.

5.7.10 Prescriptive Requirements. Retained prescriptive requirements shall be documented.

5.7.11* Modeling Features.

5.7.11.1 Assumptions made by the model user, and description of models and methods used, including known limitations, shall be documented.

5.7.11.2 Documentation shall be provided that the assessment methods have been used validly and appropriately to address the design specifications, as-sumptions, and scenarios.

5.7.12 Evidence of Modeler Capability. The design team’s relevant experi-ence with the models, test methods, data bases, and other assessment meth-ods used in the performance-based design proposal shall be documented.

5.7.13 Performance Evaluation. The performance evaluation summary shall be documented.

5.7.14 Use of Performance-based Design Option. Design proposals shall

include documentation that provides anyone involved in ownership or man-agement of the facility with notification that:

(a) the facility was approved as a performance-based design with certain specified design criteria and assumptions, and

(b) any remodeling, modification, renovation, change in use, or change in the established assumptions will require a re-evaluation and re-approval.

CHAPTER 5 ANNEX

A.5.1 The performance option of this Code establishes acceptable levels of risk for facilities (i.e., buildings and other structures and the operations therewith associated) as addressed in Section 1.2. (Note that “facility” and “building” may be used interchangeably; facility being the more general term.) While the performance option of this Code does contain goals, objec-tives and performance criteria necessary to provide for an acceptable level of risk, it does not describe how to meet these goals, objectives and perfor-mance criteria. Design and engineering are needed to meet the provisions of Chapter 5. For fire protection designs, the SFPE Engineering Guide to Per-formance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings provides a framework for these assessments.

Pre-construction design requirements address those issues which must be considered before the certificate of occupancy is issued for a facility.

A.5.1.3 The SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings outlines a process for using a performance-based approach in the design and assessment of building fire safety design and identifies parameters that should be considered in the analysis of a per-formance-based design. As can be seen this process requires the involvement of all stakeholders who have a share or interest in the successful completion of the project. The steps that are recommended by the SFPE Engineer-ing Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings for this process are shown in Figure A.5.1.3 and are described in A.5.1.3.1 – A.5.1.3.12.

This guide specifically addresses building fire safety performance-based design. It may not be directly applicable to performance-based designs involving other systems and operations covered within this code, such as hot work operations or hazardous materials storage. However, the various steps described below for defining, developing, evaluating and documenting the performance-based design should still provide a useful framework for the overall design process.

A.5.1.3.1 Defining Project Scope - The first step in a performance-based design is to define the scope of the project. Defining the scope consists of idenying and documenting:

• Constraints on the design and project schedule.• The stakeholders associated with project.• The proposed building construction and features desired by the owner or

tenant.• Occupant and building characteristics.• The intended use and occupancy of the building.• Applicable codes and regulations.

An understanding of these items is needed to ensure that a performance-based design meets the stakeholders’ needs.

A.5.1.3.2 Identifying Goals - Once the scope of the project is defined, the next step in the performance-based design process is to identify and document the fire safety goals of various stakeholders. Fire safety goals might include levels of protection for people and property, or they might provide for continuity of operations, historical preservation, and environmental protection. Goals might be unique for different projects, based on the stakeholders needs and desires.

The stakeholders should discuss which goals are the most important for the project. In order to avoid problems later in the design process, all stakeholders should be aware of and agree to the goals prior to proceeding with the performance-based design process (see A.5.1.3.7.)

A.5.1.3.3 Defining Stakeholder and Design Objectives - The third step in the design process is to develop objectives. The objectives are essentially the design goals that are further refined into tangible values that can be quantified in engineering terms. Objectives might include mitigating the consequences of a fire expressed in terms of dollar values, loss of life, or other impact on property operations, or maximum allowable conditions, such as extent of fire spread, temperature, spread of combustion products, etc.

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A.5.1.3.4 Developing Performance Criteria - The fourth step in the design process is the development of performance criteria to be met by the design. These criteria are a further refinement of the design objectives, and are numerical values to which the expected performance of the trial designs can be compared. Performance criteria might include threshold values for temperatures of materials, gas temperatures, carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels, smoke obscuration and thermal exposure levels.

A.5.1.3.5 Developing Design Scenarios - Once the performance criteria have been established, the engineer will develop and analyze design alternatives to meet performance criteria. The first part of this process is the identification of possible scenarios and design scenarios.

Fire scenarios are descriptions of possible fire events, and consist of fire characteristics, building characteristics (including facility operations) and occupant characteristics. The fire scenarios identified will subsequently be filtered, (i.e., combined or eliminated) into a subset of design fire scenarios against which trial designs will be evaluated. Hazardous materials scenarios can be treated similarly.

A.5.1.3.6 Developing Trial Design(s) - Once the project scope, performance criteria and design scenarios are established, the engineer develops

preliminary designs, referred to as trial designs, intended to meet the project requirements.

The trial design(s) include proposed fire protection systems, construction features and operation that are provided in order for a design to meet the per-formance criteria when evaluated using the design fire scenarios.

The evaluation method should also be determined at this point. The evalua-tion methods used must be appropriate for the situation and agreeable to the stakeholders.

A.5.1.3.7 Developing a Fire Protection Engineering Design Brief - At this point in the process a Fire Protection Engineering Design Brief should be prepared and provided to all stakeholders for their review and concurrence. This brief should document the project scope, goals, objectives, trial designs, performance criteria, design fire scenarios and analysis methods. Documenting and agreeing upon these factors at this point in the design process will help avoid possible misunderstandings later.

A.5.1.3.8 Evaluating Trial Designs - Each trial design is then evaluated using each design scenario. The evaluation results will indicate whether the trial design will meet the performance criteria.

Defining project scope(see A.5.1.3.1)

Identifying goals(see A.5.1.3.2)

Developing designscenarios (see A.5.1.3.5)

Developing trial design(s)(see A.5.1.3.6)

Evaluating trial design(s)(see A.5.1.3.8)

Selecting the finaldesign (see A.5.1.3.10)

Prepare design documents

Developing performancecriteria (see A.5.1.3.4)

Defining stakeholder anddesign objectives

(see A.5.1.3.3)

Design brief(see A.5.1.3.7)

No

Yes

Modify designor objectives

(see A.5.1.3.9)

Selected designmeets performance

criteria

Specifications and drawings, operations and

maintenance manual(see A.5.1.3.12)

Performance-based design

report(see A.5.1.3.11)

Figure 1.5.1.3 Steps in the Performance-Based Analysis and the Conceptual Design Prodeccure for Fire Protection Design

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A.5.1.3.9 Modifying Designs or Objectives - If none of the trial designs evaluated comply with the previously agreed upon performance criteria, it may be necessary to either develop and evaluate new trial designs, or revisit the objectives and performance criteria previously agreed upon by the stakeholders to determine if stakeholder objectives and performance criteria should be modified.

A.5.1.3.10 Selecting the Final Design - Once an acceptable trial design is identified by the evaluation, it can be considered for the final project design. If multiple trial designs are evaluated, further analysis will be needed to select a final design. The selection of an acceptable trial design for the final design might be based on a variety of factors, such as financial considerations, timeliness of installation, system and material availability, ease of installation, maintenance and use, and other factors.

A.5.1.3.11 Performance-Based Design Report - Once the final design is identified, design documents need to be prepared. Proper documentation will ensure that all stakeholders understand what is necessary for the design implementation, maintenance and continuity of the fire protection design.

The documentation should include the fire protection engineering design brief, a performance design report, detailed specifications and drawings, and a facility operations and maintenance manual.

A.5.1.3.12 Specifications and Drawings, Operations and Maintenance Manual - The Specifications and Drawings portion of the Performance-Based Design Report convey to building and system designers and installing contractors how to implement the performance design. Specifications and drawings might include required sprinkler densities, hydraulic characteristics and spacing requirements, the fire detection and alarm system components and programming, special construction requirements including means of egress and location of fire-resistive walls, compartmentation, and the coordination of interactive systems. The detailed specifications are the implementation document of the performance design report. The detailed drawings will graphically represent the results of the performance design.

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual clearly states the re-quirement of the facility operator to ensure that the components of the performance design are in place and operating properly. The O&M manual describes the commissioning requirements and the interaction of the different systems interfaces. All subsystems are identified, and inspection and testing regimes and schedules are created.

The O&M manual also gives instruction to the facility operator on restric-tions placed on facility operations. These limitations are based on the engineering assumptions made during the design and analysis. These limit-ing factors might include critical fire load, sprinkler design requirements, building use and occupancy, and reliability and maintenance of systems. The O&M manual can be used to communicate to tenants and occupants these limits and their responsibilities as a tenant. It might also be used as a guide for renovations and changes. It also can be used to document agreements between stakeholders.

A-5.1.4 A third -party reviewer is a person or group of persons chosen by the authority having jurisdiction to review proposed performance-based designs. Qualifications of the third party reviewer should include experience, educa-tion, and credentials that demonstrate knowledgeable and responsible use of applicable models and methods.

A.5.1.7 Annex note A.5.1.3.12 provides a description of these documents.

A-5.1.8 Information that may be needed by the fire service arriving at the scene of a fire in a performance-based designed facility includes, but is not limited to:

Safe shut down procedures of equipment and processesFacility personnel responsible for assisting the fire

serviceOperating procedures required to maintain the

effectiveness of the performance-based designed fire protection system: when it is and is not appropriate to alter, shut down, or turn off a design feature; assumptions that must be maintained if a fire occurs; suggested fire fighting tactics that relate to the specific nature of the performance-based design.

The Design Specifications and Operations and Maintenance manual documentation described in Section 5.1.7 should provide a guide for the facility owner and tenants to follow in order to maintain the required level of safety anticipated by the original design. It should also provide a guide for the authority having jurisdiction to use in conducting ongoing inspections of the facility.

A.5.1.9 Continued compliance with the goals and objectives of the Code involves many factors. The building construction — including openings, interior finish, and fire- and smoke-resistive construction — and the build-ing and fire protection systems need to retain at least the same level of performance as is provided for by the original design parameters. The use and occupancy should not change to the degree that assumptions made about the occupant characteristics, combustibility of furnishings, and existence of trained personnel are no longer valid. In addition, actions provided by other personnel, such as emergency responders, should not be diminished below the documented assumed levels. Also, actions needed to maintain reliability of systems at the anticipated level need to meet the initial design criteria.

This section deals with issues that arise after the facility has been constructed and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Therefore, any changes to the facility or the operations conducted therein, up to and including the de-molition of the facility that affect the assumptions of the original design are considered as part of the management of change.

The following is a process for evaluating performance-based facilities:

1) Review of original design analysis and documentation A) Assumptions B) Input parameter values C) Predictions and/or results of other calculations

2) Review of design analysis and documentation for any subsequent renova-tions, additions, modifications, etc., as in Step 1.

3) Review of the facility’s Operations and Maintenance Manual, including any and all revisions to it.

4) On-site inspection should involve: A) Consideration of “prescriptive” issues; e.g., blocked egress paths, poor maintenance of systems. B) Comparison of assumptions to specific, pertinent on-site conditions. C) Comparison of input parameter values to pertinent on-site conditions. D) Review of maintenance and testing documentation to ensure adher-ence to the schedules detailed in the facility’s Operations and Maintenance Manual

5) Reconciliation of discrepancies A) Develop a list of discrepancies B) Consultation with the facility owner and/or their representative C) Preparation of a schedule that reconciles the discrepancies.

A.5.1.10 Private fire inspection services can be used to meet this provision provided that they are qualified to assess the impact of changes on the performance-based design and assumptions.

A.5.2.2.1 Many of the performance criteria related to safety from fire can also be found in the annex of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

Given the nature and variety of hazardous materials, more than one perfor-mance criterion for a specific facility may need to be developed. Criteria must be developed for each hazardous material and possibly for different personnel; for example, higher levels of exposure can be tolerated by person-nel that are in some way protected than those personnel having no protec-tion. Development of performance criteria for hazardous materials should be developed by the facility owner and the facility’s safety personnel in con-junction with the authority having jurisdiction and the emergency response personnel expected to respond to an incident.

A.5.2.2.2 Each facility designed using a performance-based approach will most likely have a different level of unacceptable property damage. This reflects the unique aspects of the performance-based designed facility and the reasons for pursuing a performance-based design. Therefore, the defini-tion of an unacceptable level of property damage will result from discussions between the facility’s owner, manager and safety engineer, the designer, (possibly) the insurance underwriter and field engineer, and the authority having jurisdiction.

Note that the structural integrity performance criteria for property damage will most likely differ from the structural integrity performance criteria for life safety. This reflects the difference in the associated objectives: a life safety criterion will probably be more restrictive than one for property dam-age.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAA.5.2.2.3 Each facility designed using a performance-based approach will most likely have a different level of unacceptable interruption of the facility’s mission. This reflects the unique aspects of the performance-based designed facility and the reasons for pursuing a performance-based design. Therefore, the definition of an unacceptable interruption of the facility’s mission will result from discussions between the facility’s owner, manager and safety en-gineer, the designer, (possibly) the insurance underwriter and field engineer, and the authority having jurisdiction. There may be cases where a mission continuity criterion is not needed.

A.5.4 Many events can occur during the life of a facility; some have a higher probability of occurrence than others. Some events, though not typical, could have a devastating effect on the facility. A reasonable design should be able to achieve the goals, objectives and performance criteria of this Code for any typical or common design scenario and for some of the non-typical, potentially devastating scenarios, up to some level commensurate with society’s expectations as reflected in this Code.

The challenge in selecting design scenarios is finding a manageable number that are sufficiently diverse and representative so that, if the design is reasonably safe for those scenarios, it should then be reasonably safe for all scenarios, except for those specifically excluded as being unrealistically severe or sufficiently infrequent to be fair tests of the design.

A.5.4.1.2 The SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire protection Analysis and Design of Buildings identifies methods for evaluating fire scenarios.

A.5.4.1.3 It is desirable to consider a wide variety of different design scenarios to evaluate the complete capabilities of the building or structure. Design scenarios should not be limited to a single or a couple of worst case events.

A.5.4.2.1 An example of such a scenario for a health care occupancy would involve a patient room with two occupied beds with a fire initially involving one bed and the room door open. This is a cursory example in that much of the explicitly required information indicated in 5.4.2.1 can be determined from the information provided in the example. Note that it is usually necessary to consider more than one scenario to capture the features and conditions typical of an occupancy.

A.5.4.2.2 Examples of such scenarios are a fire involving ignition of gasoline as an accelerant in a means of egress, clothing racks in corridors, renovation materials, or other fuel configurations that can cause an ultrafast fire. The means of egress chosen is the doorway with the largest egress capacity among doorways normally used in the ordinary operation of the building. The baseline occupant characteristics for the property are assumed. At ignition, doors are assumed to be open throughout the building.

A.5.4.2.3 An example of such a scenario is a fire in a storage room adjacent to the largest occupiable room in the building. The contents of the room of fire origin are specified to provide the largest fuel load and the most rapid growth in fire severity consistent with the normal use of the room. The adjacent occupiable room is assumed to be filled to capacity with occupants. Occupants are assumed to be somewhat impaired in whatever form is most consistent with the intended use of the building. At ignition, doors from both rooms are assumed to be open. Depending on the design, doorways connect the two rooms or they connect via a common hallway or corridor.

For purposes of this scenario, an occupiable room is a room that might contain people that is, a location within a building where people are typically found.

A.5.4.2.4 An example of such a scenario is a fire originating in a concealed wall- or ceiling-space adjacent to a large, occupied function room. Ignition involves concealed combustibles, including wire or cable insulation and thermal or acoustical insulation. The adjacent function room is assumed to be occupied to capacity. The baseline occupant characteristics for the property are assumed. At ignition, doors are assumed to be open throughout the building.

A.5.4.2.5 An example of such a scenario is a cigarette fire in a trash can. The trash can is close enough to room contents to ignite more substantial fuel sources but is not close enough to any occupant to create an intimate-with-ignition situation. If the intended use of the property involves the potential for some occupants to be incapable of movement at any time, then the room of origin is chosen as the type of room likely to have such occupants, filled to capacity with occupants in that condition. If the intended use of the property does not involve the potential for some occupants to be incapable of movement, then the room of origin is chosen to be an assembly or function

area characteristic of the use of the property, and the trash can is placed so that it is shielded by furniture from suppression systems. At ignition, doors are assumed to be open throughout the building.

A.5.4.2.6 An example of such a scenario is a fire originating in the largest fuel load of combustibles possible in normal operation in a function or assembly room or in a process/manufacturing area, characteristic of the normal operation of the property. The configuration, type, and geometry of the combustibles are chosen so as to produce the most rapid and severe fire growth or smoke generation consistent with the normal operation of the property. The baseline occupant characteristics for the property are assumed. At ignition, doors are assumed to be closed throughout the building.

This scenario includes everything from a big couch fire in a small dwelling to a rack storage fire in combustible liquids stock in a big box retail store.

A.5.4.2.7 An example of such a scenario is an exposure fire. The initiating fire is the closest and most severe fire possible consistent with the placement and type of adjacent properties and the placement of plants and combustible adornments on the property. The baseline occupant characteristics of the property are assumed.

This category includes wildlands/urban interface fires and exterior wood shingle problems, where applicable.

A.5.4.2.8 This scenario addresses a set of conditions with a typical fire originating in the building with any one passive or active fire protection system or feature being ineffective. Examples include unprotected openings between floors or between fire walls or fire barrier walls, rated fire doors fail to close automatically or are blocked open, sprinkler system water supply shut off, fire alarm system nonoperative, smoke management system not operational, or automatic smoke dampers blocked open. This scenario should represent a reasonable challenge to the other building features provided by the design and presumed to be available.

The exemption from Fire Design Scenario 8 is applied to each active or passive fire protection system individually and requires two different types of information to be developed by analysis and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. System reliability is to be analyzed and accepted. Design performance in the absence of the system is also to be analyzed and accepted, but acceptable performance does not require fully meeting the stated goals and objectives. It might not be possible to meet fully the goals and objectives if a key system is unavailable, and yet no system is totally reliable. The authority having jurisdiction will determine which level of performance, possibly short of the stated goals and objectives, is acceptable, given the very low probability (that is, the system’s unreliability probability) that the system will not be available.

A.5.4.3 Design hazardous materials scenarios should explicitly account for the following:

(1) Occupant activities(2) Number and location of occupants(3) Discharge location and surroundings(4) Hazardous materials’ properties(5) Ventilation conditions(6) Normal operating procedures(7) Safe shut down and other mitigating procedures(8) Weather conditions(9) Exposure to offsite personnel

Design hazardous materials scenarios should be evaluated as many times as necessary by varying the factors indicated above. Design hazardous materi-als scenarios may need to be repeated for each hazardous material stored or used at the facility.

A. 5.4.3.4 For additional information see NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000.ed

A. 5.4.3.4 Exception. The exception is applied to each protection system individually and requires two different types of information to be developed by analysis and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. System reli-ability is to be analyzed and accepted. Design performance in the absence of the system is also to be analyzed and accepted, but acceptable performance dies not require fully meeting the stated goals and objectives. It might not be possible to meet fully the goals and objectives if a key system is unavail-able, and yet no system is totally reliable. The authority having jurisdiction will determine which level of performance, possibly short of stated goals and objectives, is acceptable, given the very low probability (that is, the systems’ unreliability probability) that the system will be unavailable.

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Sensitivity Analysis. The first run a model user makes should be labeled as the base case, using the nominal values of the various input parameters. However, the model user should not rely on a single run as the basis for any performance-based fire safety system design. Ideally, each variable or parameter that the model user made to develop the nominal input data should have multiple runs associated with it, as should combinations of key variables and parameters. Thus, a sensitivity analysis should be conducted that provides the model user with data that indicates how the effects of a real fire might vary and how the response of the proposed fire safety design might also vary.

The interpretation of a model’s predictions can be a difficult exercise if the model user does not have knowledge of fire dynamics or human behavior.

Reasonableness Check. The model user should first try to determine whether the predictions actually make sense, that is, they don’t upset intuition or preconceived expectations. Most likely, if the results don’t pass this test, an input error has been committed.

Sometimes the predictions appear to be reasonable but are, in fact, incorrect. For example, a model can predict higher temperatures farther from the fire than close to it. The values themselves might be reasonable, for example, they are not hotter than the fire, but they don’t “flow” down the energy as expected.

A margin of safety can be developed using the results of the sensitivity analysis in conjunction with the performance criteria to provide the possible range of time during which a condition is estimated to occur.

Safety factors and margin of safety are two concepts used to quantify the amount of uncertainty in engineering analyses. Safety factors are used to provide a margin of safety and represent, or address, the gap in knowledge between the theoretically perfect model, that is, reality and the engineering models that can only partially represent reality.

Safety factors can be applied to either the predicted level of a physical condition or to the time at which the condition is predicted to occur. Thus, a physical or a temporal safety factor, or both, can be applied to any predicted condition. A predicted condition (that is, a parameter’s value) and the time at which it occurs are best represented as distributions. Ideally, a computer fire model predicts the expected or nominal value of the distribution. Safety factors are intended to represent the spread of these distributions.

Given the uncertainty associated with data acquisition and reduction, and the limitations of computer modeling, any condition predicted by a computer model can be thought of as an expected or nominal value within a broader range. For example, an upper layer temperature of 600°C is predicted at a given time. If the modeled scenario is then tested (that is, full-scale experiment based on the computer model’s input data), the actual temperature at that given time could be 640°C or 585°C. Therefore, the temperature should be reported as 600°C +40°C, -15°C or a range of 585°C to 640°C.

Ideally, predictions are reported as a nominal value, a percentage, or an absolute value. As an example, an upper layer temperature prediction could be reported as “600°C, 30°C” or “600°C, 5 percent.” In this case, the physical safety factor is 0.05 (that is, the amount by which the nominal value should be degraded and enhanced). Given the state-of-the-art of computer fire modeling, this is a very low safety factor. Physical safety factors tend to be on the order of tens of percent. A safety factor of 50 percent is not unheard of.

Part of the problem in establishing safety factors is that it is difficult to state the percentage or range that is appropriate. These values can be obtained when the computer model predictions are compared to test data. However, using computer fire models in a design mode does not facilitate this since (1) the room being analyzed has not been built yet and (2) test scenarios do not necessarily depict the intended design.

A sensitivity analysis should be performed based on the assumptions that affect the condition of interest. A base case that uses all nominal values for input parameters should be developed. The input parameters should be varied over reasonable ranges and the variation in predicted output should be noted. This output variation can then become the basis for physical safety factors.

The temporal safety factor addresses the issue of when a condition is predicted and is a function of the rate at which processes are expected to occur. If a condition is predicted to occur 2 minutes after the start of the fire, then this can be used as a nominal value. A process similar to that described above for physical safety factors can also be employed to develop temporal safety factors. In this case, however, the rates (for example, of heat release and toxic product generation) will be varied instead of absolute values (for example, material properties).

The margin of safety can be thought of as a reflection of societal values

and can be imposed by the authority having jurisdiction for that purpose. Since the time for which a condition is predicted will most likely be the focus of the authority having jurisdiction (for example, the model predicts occupants will have 5 minutes to safely evacuate), the margin of safety will be characterized by temporal aspects and tacitly applied to the physical margin of safety.

Escaping the harmful effects of fire (or mitigating them) is, effectively, a race against time. When assessing fire safety system designs based on computer model predictions, the choice of an acceptable time is important. When an authority having jurisdiction is faced with the predicted time of untenability, a decision needs to be made regarding whether sufficient time is available to ensure the safety of facility occupants. The authority having jurisdiction is assessing the margin of safety. Is there sufficient time to get everyone out safely? If the authority having jurisdiction feels that the predicted egress time is too close to the time of untenability, then the authority having jurisdiction can impose an additional time that the designer will have to incorporate into the system design. In other words, the authority having jurisdiction can impose a greater margin of safety than that originally proposed by the designer.

A.5.7.1 The SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings describes the documentation that should be provided for a performance-based design.

Proper documentation of a performance design is critical to the design acceptance and construction. Proper documentation will also ensure that all parties involved understand what is necessary for the design implementation, maintenance, and continuity of the fire protection design. If attention to details is maintained in the documentation, then there should be little dispute during approval, construction, start-up, and use.

Poor documentation could result in rejection of an otherwise good design, poor implementation of the design, inadequate system maintenance and reliability, and an incomplete record for future changes or for testing the design forensically.

A.5.7.2 The sources, methodologies, and data used in performance-based designs should be based on technical references that are widely accepted and used by the appropriate professions and professional groups. This acceptance is often based on documents that are developed, reviewed, and validated un-der one of the following processes:

(1) Standards developed under an open consensus process conducted by recognized professional societies, codes or standards organizations, or governmental bodies

(2) Technical references that are subject to a peer review process and published in widely recognized peer-reviewed journals, conference reports, or other publications

(3) Resource publications such as the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, which are widely recognized technical sources of information

The following factors are helpful in determining the acceptability of the individual method or source:

(a) Extent of general acceptance in the relevant professional community. Indications of this acceptance include peer-reviewed publication, widespread citation in the technical literature, and adoption by or within a consensus document.

(b) Extent of documentation of the method, including the analytical method itself, assumptions, scope, limitations, data sources, and data reduction methods.

(c) Extent of validation and analysis of uncertainties. This includes comparison of the overall method with experimental data to estimate error rates as well as analysis of the uncertainties of input data, uncertainties and limitations in the analytical method, and uncertainties in the associated performance criteria.

(d) Extent to which the method is based on sound scientific principles.

(e) Extent to which the proposed application is within the stated scope and limitations of the supporting information, including the range of applicability for which there is documented validation. Factors such as spatial dimensions, occupant characteristics, and ambient conditions, can limit valid applications.

In many cases, a method will be built from, and will include, numerous omponent analyses. These component analyses should be evaluated using the same factors that are applied to the overall method as outlined in items (a) through (e).

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limitations or validation regimes, might not exist. In such a case, sources and calculation methods can be used outside of their limitations, provided that the design team recognizes the limitations and addresses the resulting implications.

The technical references and methodologies to be used in a performance-based design should be closely evaluated by the design team and the authority having jurisdiction, and possibly by a third-party reviewer. The strength of the technical justification should be judged using criteria in items (a) through (e). This justification can be strengthened by the presence of data obtained from fire testing.

A.5.7.11 Documentation for modeling should conform to ASTM 1472, Stan-dard Guide for Documenting Computer Software, although most, if not all, models were originally developed before this standard was promulgated.

SUBSTANTIATION:This proposal provides the performance-based op-tion for NFPA 1. The overall approach follows accepted practices such as those documented in the SFPE Performance Based Design Guide and the 2000 edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and should be nearly identi-cal to that which is being developed for NFPA 5000, NFPA Building Code. The proposal includes the following items:1. Existing Section 1-7 and its annex were deleted and the material included in the proposed Chapter 5, as appropriate.2. Special definitions were extracted from NFPA 101, as referenced in NFPA 101, Section 5.1.8, and added to Chapter 3. 3. A new Chapter 4 was developed based on similar requirements in the NFPA 5000 ROP, Chapter 4 requirements. Additional goals and objectives were added to address property protection and specific fire code consider-ations.4. A new Chapter 5 was developed based on similar requirements in NFPA 5000 ROP, Chapter 5 and NFPA 101, 2000 edition, Chapter 5. This chapter includes design fire scenarios from NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000. It also includes new hazardous material design scenarios that will have to be cor-related with NFPA 5000. 5. The annex Chapter 5 includes a methodology for evaluating perfor-mance-based designs that is based on requirements in the SFPE En-gineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings. 6. It is recognized that the proposal will benefit from additional review and comment from all affected parties, and such participation is encouraged. A NFPA 1 task group will be working on further developing this proposal in the upcoming months in order to prepare an updated Committee Comment on this proposal. In particular, attention will be given to develop a comprehensive set of objectives for each of the Goals described in Section 4.1. Additional work is also needed to develop design scenarios for each of the Chapter 4 goals, not just the building use, fire and hazardous materials goals. COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: The second sentence of A.4.5.6 conflicts with the Code requirement. The second sentence needs to be deleted. A.5.4.4.1 second paragraph needs to be deleted, it duplicates material in the first paragraph.

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(Log #364)1-7-(1-2.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 1-2.1 to read as follows: 1-2.1 The purpose of this Code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety of fire de-partment personnel, fire brigades, employees, responsible parties, and the general public and property protection from the hazards created by fire, explosion and dangerous conditions. SUBSTANTIATION: It should be made clear that this document is in-tended to protect firefighters as well as the general public. A reasonable level of safety may be a different level for the tow groups given the haz-ardous nature of firefighting, but it should still be considered. I have had people argue several times that the intent of a fire prevention code is not to protect firefighters. If one of the objectives of the new NFPA Building Code is firefighter safety, shouldn’t that also be an objective of the new Fire Prevention Code?COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new Annex note for 1.2.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: A-1.2.1 Considerations for life safety might include occupants, fire de-partment personnel, fire brigade members, employees, responsible parties, and the general public.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the pro-posed text is better placed in the Annex. Chapter 4 of the Performance-based Task Group Report also addresses this issue.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #412)1-8-(1-3(13)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Melvin Musson, Musson Consulting GroupRECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: The development and implementation of disaster management emergency management and business continuity programs and all plans which form part of those programs shall comply with NFPA 1600.SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 1600 is now the definitive standard for allsuch programs. Since Std #1 addresses situations covered by 1600, the 1600 Committee asks that Std #1 utilize the same parameters as detailed in the 1600 document.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise existing 3.3.2* in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 3.3.2* Plan Requirements. Emergency plans shall be developed in accor-dance with NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs and shall include the procedures for report-ing emergencies; occupant and staff response to emergencies; the type and coverage of building fire protection systems; and other items required by the authority having jurisdiction.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the pro-posed text is better placed in section 3.3.2 dealing with emergency plans.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #42)1-9-(1-3(14) (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 1-3 (14) to read: 1-3(14) Conditions affecting fire fighter safety. SUBSTANTIATION: There are specific requirements already within the code that address fire fighter safety issues, this just clarifies it and brings it out in the scope.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-10-(1-3(7)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add language at end of existing sentence of Scope 1-3(7) Scope 1-3(7) The access required refers to not only to fire department ac-cess to the exterior of the building and but also, when critical to access to interior locations of the building. SUBSTANTIATION: We have often run into problems where access within the building due to locked doors and other obstructions.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add an Annex note for 1.3(7) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: A.1.3(7) Access refers to fire department access to the exterior of the building and to areas within the interior of the building.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this infor-mation is better handled as an Annex note. Specific access requirements are addressed by 3-7.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP2)1-11-(1-3(3)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-3(3) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-3(3) The review of design and construction plans, drawings, and speci-fications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, and hazardous materials and other fire and life safety issues. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that design issues, as well as construction considerations, need to be part of the scope and application of the Fire Prevention Code in order for the Code to be an effective docu-ment.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP3)1-12-(1-3(9)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-3(9) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-3(910) The regulation and control of special events including but not limited to assemblage of large numbers of people, exhibits, trade shows, amusement parks, haunted houses, and other similar special temporary and permanent occupancies. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that regulation and control of special events including assemblage of people is an important part of the scope and application of the Fire Prevention Code in order for the Code to be an effective document. The deletion of the phrase “large numbers of” make the text consistent with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and its provi-sions for assembly occupancies.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #55)1-13-(1-4.1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: 1-4.1.1 The provisions of this code shall supple-ment any and all laws and shall apply to all persons and premises without restriction, unless specifically exempted. SUBSTANTIATION: The fire code also applies to premises in addition to persons and should be added to this section.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add revised submitter’s recommendation to the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-4.1.1 The provisions of this code shall apply without restriction, unless specifically exempted.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee’s revision removes lan-guage that is confusing and removes the laundry list of who or what the code applies to. The code applies to all items addressed by this code unless specifically exempted.

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(Log #6)1-14-(1-4.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-4.5: Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life and property by the authority having jurisdiction, the authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to summarily abate such hazardous conditions that are in violation of this Code. SUBSTANTIATION: The wording is redundant and not needed. The code specifies what a violation is and this wording is does not need to be in this section.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text must be retained to keep the sec-tion within the scope of the code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #7)1-15-(1-4.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 1-4.6 To the full extent permitted by law, any authority having jurisdic-tion engaged in fire prevention and inspection work shall be authorized at all reasonable times to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle, or premises for the purpose of making fire safety inspec-tions. Before entering a private dwelling, the authority having jurisdiction shall obtain the consent of the occupant thereof or obtain a court warrant authorizing entry for the purpose of inspection except in those instances where an emergency exists. As used in this section, emergency means circumstances that the authority having jurisdiction knows, or has reason to believe, exist and that reasonably can constitute immediate danger to life and property. SUBSTANTIATION: The requirements of this section apply to all occu-pancies not just private dwellings. Better clarifies the intent of the section.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #275)1-16-(1-4.18) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 1-4.18. SUBSTANTIATION: I do not believe we can regulate liability or lack thereof in this Code, nor can we require that a jurisdiction defend a code enforcement agency. At a minimum, NFPA legal counsel should review this section.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Many jurisdictions do not have specific regulations applying to liability. This section gives that language to juris-dictions without regulation. This section is an extract from the 2000 edi-tion of the UFC and has been in that code for years.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SCHIRMER: I agree with the Substantiation. Did NFPA legal council review this section?

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(Log #282)1-17-(1-5.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 1-5.3. SUBSTANTIATION: As I interpret this section, it adopts the entire set of National Fire Codes and all other nationally recognized standards that are currently not referenced in this Code or other laws, regulations, etc. adopted by the jurisdiction. This Section is not limited to fire, life safety or property protection. It is not limited to new or existing buildings. For

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(Log #9)1-18-(1-5.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-5.4 When re the a requirement differs between this Code and refer-enced documents, the requirements of the referenced documents shall apply. When re there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall apply. When re the requirement between referenced documents conflict, the requirements that provide the greatest level of safety shall apply. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies the requirement. Editorial.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #283)1-19-(1-5.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: In the last sentence, delete the requirements that provide and insert the reference document that provides SUBSTANTIATION: If you pick and choose from multiple documents the most restrictive requirements of each document, you end up installing a composite of the most restrictive requirements of all the documents result-ing in a higher level of safety than intended by any of the documents. This is overly restrictive and not cost effective.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #281)1-20-(1-5.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Reword Section 1-5.5 to recognize that NFPA 1 regulations operate equally in new and existing buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 1-5.5 is written as if NFPA 1 only regu-lates buildings and systems when in fact NFPA 1 also regulates operational features and processes. I do not have a recommendation on how to reword Section 1-5.5 to recognize buildings, systems and operations, but I am rec-ommending that the Committee address this issue.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Section 1-5.6 addresses new construction and the Committee does not believe that additional language is needed.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #419)1-21-(1-5.8) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section 1-5.9. Replace existing text of 1-5.8 with the following and renumber accordingly: 1-5.8 Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occu-pancy and additions shall conform with Chapter 54 of NFPA 5000. 1-5.9 Newly introduced equipment, materials and operations regulated by this Code shall comply with the requirements for new construction. SUBSTANTIATION: Chapter 54 of NFPA 5000 provides guidance on how to apply not only the building code but all companion codes during the rehabilitation of existing buildings. A similar concept has been pro-posed for inclusion in NFPA 101 as a new chapter. The new section 1-5.9 addresses changes that might occur that do not involve any construction activities but are regulated by this code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Replace existing text of 1-5.8 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint with the fol-lowing text and renumber accordingly: 1-5.8 Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occu-pancy and additions to buildings shall conform with the adopted building code of the jurisdiction. 2. Add a new section 1-5.9 to read: 1-5.9 Newly introduced equipment, materials and operations regulated by this Code shall comply with the requirements for new construction.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision recognizes the Task Group on Code Extract Text report which prohibited the extraction of existing building requirements from NFPA 5000 and recommends a gen-eral reference to the adopted building code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #8)1-22-(1-6.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 1-6.2 The specific requirements of this Code shall be permitted to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction to allow alternative methods arrangements that will secure as nearly equivalent fire safety. as practical, But in no case shall the modification afford less fire safety than, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, that which would be provided by compliance with the corresponding provisions contained in this Code. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed wording clarifies and brings it in line with current terminology. COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #348)1-23-(1-6.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 1-6.2 to read as follows: 1.6.2 The specific requirements of this code shall be permitted to be modified by the authority having jurisdiction to allow alternative arrange-ments that will secure as nearly equivalent fire safety as practical, but in no case shall the modification afford less fire safety than, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, that which would be provided by compli-ance with the corresponding provisions contained in this Code. 1.6.2 Practical difficulties. The authority having jurisdiction is autho-rized to modify any of the provisions of this code upon application in writ-ing by the owner,a lessee or a duly authorized representative where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the provisions of the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall be complied with, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modifi-cation and the decision of the authority having jurisdiction shall be entered upon the records of the jurisdiction and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant. SUBSTANTIATION: The recommended text is extracted from the 2000 UFC, and is more complete with respect to intent and the administrative process than the current NFPA 1 text.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Retain existing 1.6.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and add a new 1.6.3 to read: 1.6.3 Practical Difficulties. The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to modify any of the provisions of this code upon application in writing by the owner, a lessee or a duly authorized representative where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the provisions of the code,

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(Log #413)1-24-(1-7) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete this section and add a new chapter con-sistent with Chapter 5 of the Building Code. SUBSTANTIATION: The user of the code must understand that the perormance design approach is going to be the same to achieve compliance with the building code and the fire code. Obviously, non-fire related items contained in Chapter 5 of NFPA 5000 should be removed for the chapter in NFPA 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Proposal 1- 6 (Log #CP25).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #370)1-25-(1-7.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 1.7.1 1.7.1 When a performance-based design is submitted to the au-thority having jurisdiction for review and approval, the submitter shall document the design in accordance with the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. The authority having jurisdiction can supplement or modify these requirements. in an approved format, each performance objective and applicable scenario, including any calculations methods or models, used in establishing the proposed design’s fire and life safety performance. SUBSTANTIATION: Very few code officials are qualified to determine an “approved format”. Fortunately the SFPE and the NFPA have come up with a pretty complex document that should be referenced and followed by all FPEs. This language will require more documentation of the designer with less responsibility placed on the code official. (I have attached the chapter on documentation to this proposal.) Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA headquarters.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Proposal 1- 6 (Log #CP25).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #371)1-26-(1-7.1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add a Section 1-7.1.1 to read as follows: 1.7.1.1 Copies of all references relied upon by the performance based de-sign to support assumptions, design features, or any other part of the design must be made available to the authority having jurisdiction if requested by the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Very few code officials have extensive libraries of ASTM Standards, UL Standards, symposium proceedings, NIST Research etc. It has been the experience of the Boston Fire Department that these and other references are often taken out of context. I have attached a copy of a paper that I have written that touches upon this problem. Engineers should not rely on references unless they have complete copies of those references. If they do have complete copies of the references, then it is not a lot to ask that they be made available to the code official to assist in their review of the design. Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA headquarters..COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Proposal 1- 6 (Log #CP25).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: HOPPER: For clarification, the recommended text has been incorporated into Section 5.1.5 of Proposal 1-6 (Log #CP25).

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(Log #10)1-27-(1-8.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-8.4 The Board of Appeals shall provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code and rule on appeals from decisions of the authority having jurisdiction. Decisions shall not lessen the requirements of this code. SUBSTANTIATION: As stated in 1-2.1 this is the minimum require-ments to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety. Boards must understand this principal when making a ruling.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.8.4 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-8.4 The Board of Appeals shall provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code and rule on appeals from decisions of the authority having jurisdiction. The ruling of appeals board shall ensure that the intent of the code is complied with and public safety is secured.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee wants to ensure that life safety is not compromised when an appeal is granted.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #368)1-28-(1-8.6.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add new section to read as follows: 1-8.6.3 All documentation supporting an appeal must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction at the time the appeal is filed. No additional information may be submitted to review by the Board of Appeals without the approval of the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: I have attended numerous appeals hearings where one (1) in. thick documents were submitted to the appeal board to support a position that the Fire Dept. opposed. More often than not the hearing was the first time that the Fire Dept. had a chance to review the document. This type of last minute documentation prevents adequate review by the author-ity having jurisdiction (which was probably why it was done in this man-ner). This language would prevent this from happening.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise 1.8.6.3* in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.8.6.3* All documentation supporting an appeal shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction. 2. Add a new Annex note for 1.8.6.3 to read: A.1.8.6.3 No additional information should be submitted to review by the Board of Appeals without the information submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for their review prior to the hearing date. Additional information submitted after the filing of the appeal to the board and author-ity having jurisdiction should be made available to the board and authority having jurisdiction in a timeframe that permits adequate review before the hearing date.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action should meet the submitter’s intent. The addition of the annex note better explains when and who should get materials on the appeal.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #376)1-29-(1-9.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 1-9.2 (3) as follows: “The building met all code requirements when constructed.” SUBSTANTIATION: This addition would help clarify when changes are required in existing buildings.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the pro-posed revision is too broad for practical application.

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(Log #39)1-30-(1-9.2 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 1-9.2 A certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion shall not be issued without prior approval of the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: The certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion should not be issued until approval has been obtained by the fire ahj. Many times the CO is issued by the building department without fire ahj approval where items may need correction. This strengthens the position of the fire ahj and ensures that buildings are not occupied before all concerns have been taken care of.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: NFPA 5000 is not available at this time and the Committee should not add it into the NFPA 1 UFC until they see what is in the NFPA 5000 ROP. The Committee believes it is important to make sure that the Building Official confers with the Fire Department and issues of importance to the fire service are met before the occupancy permit is given.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP4)1-31-(1-9.3*) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-9.3* in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-9.3* Buildings or portions of buildings, except for routine maintenance or repair, shall not be occupied during construction, repair, or alteration without the approval of the authority having jurisdiction if required means of egress are impaired or required fire protection systems are out of service. Exception: Routine maintenance or repair. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision complies with the NFPA Manual of Style to eliminate exceptions wherever possible.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #284)1-32-(1-10.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Either adopt similar language to the Life Safety Code and remove extract designation or change the words this Code to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: To use the term “this Code” in extracted material is very confusing. The public will think you mean the Fire Prevention Code and not the Life Safety Code. Extract policy allows for editorial changes in extracted material as long as it does not result in a technical change. The other and better option for Section 1-10.1 is to adopt the same or similar language to the Life Safety Code and not extract it.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Remove the extract designation from the current wording in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that mainte-nance and testing should be required by this code, not just NFPA 101, and that they are maintained.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #277)1-33-(1-10.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Either adopt similar language to the Life Safety Code and remove extract designation or change the words this Code to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: To use the term “this Code” in extracted material is

very confusing. The public will think you mean the Fire Prevention Code and not the Life Safety Code. Extract policy allows for editorial changes in extracted material as long as it does not result in a technical change. The other and better option for Section 1-10.3 is to adopt the same or similar language to the Life Safety Code and not extract it.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise the submitter’s proposed text for 1.10.3* in the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print and delete the extract designation: 1.10.3* Existing fire and life safety features obvious to the public, if not required by this Code or NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, shall be either main-tained or removed. (101:4.6.12.2)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that fire and life safety features not required by this code should be maintained or removed. NFPA 101 does not address all the areas this code does.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #94)1-34-(1-11.3.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: The fire department shall report its incident record data, collected in 1-11.3, to the recognized state agency responsible for collecting such data. Exception: States with no incident reporting program. SUBSTANTIATION: Collection and analysis of meaningful data is criti-cal in order to address the nations fire problem. Analysis of this collected data will provide a basis for direction and prioritization of fire and life safety protection initiatives. Without a requirement for the fire department to report the collected data in Section 1-11.3, this data will not be available for region, state or nationwide analysis. An improvement in the acquisition and analysis of data was one of the recommendations made in the recently released America Burning Recommissioned Report.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #12)1-35-(1-12.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-12.1 The incident commander conducting operations in connection with the extinguishment and control of any fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or other emergency shall have author-ity to direct all operations of fire extinguishment, mitigation of a hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or control and to take the any necessary precautions to save life, protect property, and prevent further injury or damage. SUBSTANTIATION: All inclusive, which gives the IC unlimited power in the exercise of his duty.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise the submitter’s proposed wording for 1.12.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.12.1 The incident commander conducting operations in connection with the extinguishment and control of any fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or other emergency shall have author-ity to direct all operations of fire extinguishment, mitigation of a hazardous materials incident, natural disaster, rescue, and/or control and to take nec-essary precautions to save life, protect property, and prevent further injury or damage. During such operation, including the investigation of the cause of such emergency, the incident commander shall be permitted to control or prohibit the approach to the scene of such emergency by any vehicle, vessel, or person.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision is editorial and provides clarification of the intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #14)1-36-(1-14.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-14.1 The person discovering any unwanted fire, regardless of magni-tude, or any unauthorized release of hazardous materials shall take the following actions:

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(Log #57)1-37-(1-14.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-14 Fire Reporting and False Alarms 1-14.1 The person discovering any unwanted fire or release of hazardous materials, regardless of magnitude, shall take the following actions: (1) Immediately notify the person in charge of the premises and all occu-pants and guests in the immediate vicinity of the fire or release. (2) Notify the fire department. Exception: This shall not apply to firms that have established on-premises fire-fighting organizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 1-14.1.1* The owner, manager, occupant, or any person in control of such building or premises, upon discovery of an unwanted fire or release of hazardous materials, or evidence of there having been an unwanted fire or release, even though it has apparently been extinguished or mitigated, shall immediately cause notice of the existence of such fire or release, circum-stances of same, and the location thereof to be given to the fire department. SUBSTANTIATION: The code addresses hazardous materials in addition to fires. The addition of release of hazardous materials should be added to this section requiring notification of the FD and people in the vicinity of the emergency.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise section 1.14 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.14 Fire Reporting and False Alarms. 1.14.1 The person discovering any unwanted fire regardless of magnitude, shall take the following actions: (1) Notify the fire department. Exception: This shall not apply to firms that have established on-premises fire-fighting organizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 1.14.1.1 Facilities that have established on-premises fire-fighting orga-nizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the authority having jurisdiction shall not need to notify the fire department. 1.14.1.12* The owner, manager, occupant, or any person in control of such building or premises, upon discovery of an unwanted fire or evidence of there having been an unwanted fire even though it has apparently been extinguished shall immediately cause notice of the existence of such fire, circumstances of same, and the location thereof to be given to the fire de-partment.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision deletes the con-sideration for release of hazardous materials. The Committee believes the issue of a hazardous material release will be dealt with in Chapter 34 ad-dressing hazardous materials.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #378)1-38-(1-14.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Lawrence G. Perry, Rep. BOMA InternationalRECOMMENDATION: Revise 1-14.1 as follows: 1-14.1 The person discovering any unwanted fire, regardless of magni-tude, shall immediately notify the fire department. shall take the following actions: 1. Immediately notify the person in charge of the premises and all occu-pants and guests in the immediate vicinity of the fire. 2. Notify the fire department. Exception: This shall not apply to firms that have established . . . (excep-tion unchanged).

SUBSTANTIATION: The existing text places an unrealistic and unac-ceptable legal duty upon any person who is unfortunate enough to discover a fire. The only action that is appropriately legally mandated is the duty to notify those qualified to respond to the situation, i.e., the fire department. While human nature will also lead to efforts to notify those in jeopardy, such action has no place as a legal obligation. How is every person who may discover a fire expected to know who is “in charge of the premises”, and how that person can be contacted? Further, it is unreasonable to require an untrained individual to assess a fire condition and determine which occupants and guests are in the “immediate vicinity”. The existing text is also flawed, in that it appears to mandate three im-mediate actions, which is impossible. The alternative reading of the cur-rent text makes notification of the fire department the third duty, to be addressed only after notifying the owner and all those in the vicinity of the fire. This mandates a delay in fire department notification.

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(Log #26)1-39-(1-14.1 and 1-14.1.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-14.1 The person discovering any unauthorized unwanted fire, regardless of magnitude, shall take the following actions: (1) Immediately notify the person in charge of the premises and all occupants and guests in the immediate vicinity of the fire. (2) Notify the fire department.Exception: This shall not apply to firms that have established on-premises fire-fighting organizations and have coordinated and arranged procedures approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 1-14.1.1* The owner, manager, occupant, or any person in control of such building or premises, upon discovery of an unauthorized unwanted fire, or evidence of there having been an unwanted fire, even though it has appar-ently been extinguished, shall immediately cause notice of the existence of such fire, circumstances of same, and the location thereof to be given to the fire department. Add a new definition to read: Unauthorized Fire. A fire which does not conform to the provisions of this code or applicable public health and safety regulations. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies that the fire is unauthorized and provides a definition.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the current language in the code better addresses the issue.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #13)1-40-(1-14.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-14.3 It shall be a violation of this Code for any person to willfully make to the fire department any false, fraudulent, misleading, or unfounded report or statement or to willfully misrepresent any fact for the purpose of interfering that interferes with the orderly operation of the fire department or with the intention of misleading any fire department personnel. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies the existing requirement and does not require that the false statement, etc. need to be made to the fire depart-ment.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.14.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.14.3 It shall be a violation of this Code for any person to willfully make to the fire department any false, fraudulent, misleading, or unfounded report or statement or to willfully misrepresent any fact for the purpose of interfering with the intention of misleading any fire department personnel or for the purpose of interfering that interferes with the orderly operation of the fire department. or with the intention of misleading any fire department personnel.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision clarifies the submitter’s proposed text. The proposed changes should meet the intent of the submitter.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-41-(1-15.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-15.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-15.1 No person shall render any portable or fixed fire-extinguishing system or device or any fire warning system inoperative or inaccessible. 1-15.1.1 As necessary during emergencies, maintenance, drills, prescribed testing, alterations, or renovations, portable or fixed fire-extinguishing sys-tems or devices or any fire warning system shall be permitted to be made inoperative or inaccessible. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision complies with the NFPA Manual of Style to eliminate exceptions wherever possible.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #158)1-42-(1-16(40).4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. The submitter proposed a similar change to the IFC which was accepted, but reworded ( as IFC 105.6.24 (6)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area. Exception: Where an approved facility hot work permit program exists that meets the requirements of 18.2.3.2 (NFPA 51B). SUBSTANTIATION: There should be no need for a fire official to issue permits every time hot work is conducted within a facility by trained and qualified personnel working under control of a facility issued hot work per-mit in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 51B. NFPA 1 - 18.1.3.2 provides for hot work under a permit issued by an au-thorized (facility) person. As written, this requirement would conflict with both NFPA 1, Section 18.2.3.2 and NFPA 51B. This could conceivably require the code official to issue up to hundreds of hot work permits a day in a refinery where a turnaround was being con-ducted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the exemp-tion from permits should apply to all hot work not just item (4) in permit requirement 1.16.16(40). See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 66 (Log #113).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP6)1-43-(1-16.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-16.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-16.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to establish and issue permits, certificates, notices, and approvals, or orders pertaining to fire control and fire hazards pursuant to this section. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision reflects editorial clarifica-tion of the requirement.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP7)1-44-(1-16.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 1-16.5 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-16.5 Any person who engages in any business, operation, or occupa-tion, or uses any premises, after the fire permit issued therefore has been suspended or revoked pursuant to the provisions of this Code, and before such suspended permit has been reinstated or a new permit issued, shall be in violation of this Code. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision reflects editorial clarifica-tion of the requirement.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept


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(Log #442)1-45-(1-16.10) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Delete 16.10 and replace with the following: 16-4 Consumer Fireworks Storage and Sales. The storage and sale of con-sumer fireworks shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. SUBSTANTIATION: The Pyrotechnics Committee is currently in the public comment stage for a new Chapter regarding the storage and sale of consumer fireworks. The requirements in 16.10 are also no longer within the scope of the Fire Prevention Committee after the recent decision by the NFPA Board of Directors and the NFPA Standards Council.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-275 (Log #302).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: Consumer fireworks are a totally unnecessary commodity that endanger those who use them and especially children. Life safety professionals should be encouraging fireworks displays for whatever the occasion produced by licensed, professionals under controlled conditions with all the safety requirements possible with this dangerous product. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevent Blindness America, the Shrine Burn Centers and the National Fire Protection Association all discourage the use of consumer fireworks. Why do we work at making regulations when we could simply state the manufacture, sale, use and possession of consumer fireworks is illegal? This may upset some money greedy individuals but it is certainly promoting Life Safety and will reduce the deaths, injuries, disfigurements and burns of innocent children. It could be your child! I shall continue to vote against any proposal that promotes the manufac-turing, sale or use of consumer fireworks and sincerely hope that my advo-cacy will be joined by other responsible life safety professionals. Note: Mr. George Miller, President NFPA says, “You can stick to public displays, run by licensed professionals, and have safe spectacular displays or you can go to a private display, run by amateurs, and accept the risk of taking away something much more painful and permanent than a great memory of a good time. We think that if people know the facts, they’ll make the smart choice.”

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(Log #19)1-46-(1-16.16) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-16.16 “The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to issue permits and collect fees for the following operations within the juris-dictions...” SUBSTANTIATION: Besides permitting the ahj to require certificates of fitness they should also be permitted to collect fees. Many jurisdictions already collect fees and the proposed language states that in the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter’s intent is already ad-dressed in 1-16.10 of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #40)1-47-(1-16.16) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: “1-16.16 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to issue permits and collect fees for the following operations within the jurisdic-tions...” SUBSTANTIATION: Besides permitting the ahj to require certificates of fitness they should also be permitted to collect fees. Many jurisdictions already collect fees and the proposed language states that in the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Reject

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPACOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter’s intent is already ad-dressed in 1.16.10 of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #416)1-48-(1-16.16) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise the section by placing the permit re-quirements in a table with the following columns: Section No. (the sec-tion requiring the permit); Description (cutting and welding, etc.); Permit Required; Permit Fee; and Inspection Fee. The last three columns remain blank and the adopting jurisdiction should complete the columns. Section 1-16.16 will require revised text as follows: 1-16.16 Permits shall be re-quired in accordance with Table 1-16.16. SUBSTANTIATION: The concept is similar to that contained in theB-OCA National Fire Prevention Code/1999. It provides a more user friendly format in which the permits to be required in a specific jurisdiction are specifically identified in the third column of the table. Presently, the user of the Code does not know if a permit is required or not because 1-16.16 only indicates that the AHJ has the authority to issue permits. Since ju-risdictions vary as to whether they desire to issue a permit for the various items already identified in 1-16.16 the table will provide the AHJ and sub-sequently the user of the code a specific list of permit requirements for a given jurisdiction.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Accept the submitter’s proposal to revise 1.16.16 in the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print and create a Table for the permit requirements, without the columns on Permit Fee and Inspection Fee. 1. 1-16.16 Permits shall be required in accordance with Table 1-16.16. 2. Add Table 1.16.16 to the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: (Table shown on following page)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees with the submit-ter’s substantiation that a table of permit requirements would be more user-friendly to code users. The Committee also believes that Annex F Model Fees and Charges Program better addresses the issue of fees. The charging of fees is a local issue and is better left as an Annex.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #238)1-49-(1-16.16, (42 and 44)) : Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint Proposed code change to Chapter 1:1-16.16 (42 & 43) Revise Section 1-16.16 (42) as follows: (42) Liquefied petroleum gases. 1. To store, use, handle or dispense LP-gas. 2. To install, or maintain LP-gas containers 3. To install or modify LP-gas systems 4. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-gas Also delete (44): (44) LP Gas. a. Storage and use of LP Gas b Installation of or modification to any LP Gas system c. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-gas SUBSTANTIATION: There are two permit sections on Liquefied Petro-leum Gases this change is to delete one and include the necessary informa-tion in just one permit section.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle in PartCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 67 (Log #17). The Committee agreed with the submitter’s pro-posed addition of item (3) text to 1.16.16(42) as a revised item (2), but not with the addition of proposed items (2) and (4).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #119)1-50-(1-16.16(xx) new) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 1-16.16(xx) to read: (xx) Automotive Fuel Servicing. To provide automotive fuel servicing. Add a new 1-16.16(xx) to read: Aircraft Fuel Servicing. To provide air-craft fuel servicing. Add a new 1-16.16(xx) to read: Marine Craft Fuel Servicing. To provide marine craft fuel servicing. SUBSTANTIATION: Adds a new permit for fueling of all types. Also correlates with a proposed change to split the refueling requirements.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #108)1-51-(1-16.16(10)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete 1-16.16(10) Calcium Carbide. SUBSTANTIATION: This permit is no longer required as this is ad-dressed by Chapter 34.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #109)1-52-(1-16.16(15)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-16.16(15) Combustible Fibers. Storage or handling of combustible fibers greater than 100 cubic feet. SUBSTANTIATION: Better correlates with the base requirements of Chapter 12.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #3)1-53-(1-16.16(16)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Northeastern Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-16.16(16) Fireworks. Possession, storage, manufacture, sale, or dis-charge of fireworks within the jurisdiction and the construction, alteration, and operation of fireworks sales or storage facilities. SUBSTANTIATION: Based on 16-10 would require that the construction and operation of consumer sales require a permit.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Current language address proposal sub-ject.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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Table 1.16.16 Permit Requirements

Section No. Description Permit Required Cross Reference Section No.

1.16.16(1) Aerosol Products To store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 Aerosol products in excess of 500 lbs. (226.8 kg).

1.16.16(1a2) Aircraft Fuel Servicing To provide aircraft fuel servicing.

1.16.16(3) Aircraft Hangars Servicing or repairing aircraft.

1.16.16(24) Aircraft Refueling Vehicles To operate aircraft refueling vehicles.

1.16.16(45) Ammonium Nitrate Storage.

1.16.16(56) Amusement Parks Construction, alteration, or operation of amusement park fire protection safety features.

1.16.16(6a) Asbestos Removal

1.16.16(67) Automatic Fire Suppression Systems

Installation or modification.

1.16.16(78) Automobile Wrecking Yards To operate automobile wrecking yards.

1.16.16(7a9) Automotive Fuel Servicing To provide automotive fuel servicing.

1.16.16(810) Battery System To install or operate stationary lead-acid battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gal. (379 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gal. (189 L) in nonsprinklered buildings.

1.16.16(10) Calcium carbide Storage in cylinders or containers

1.16.16(11) Candles and Open Flames To use in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants, or drinking establishments.

1.16.16(12) Carnivals and Fairs To conduct

1.16.16(13) Cellulose Nitrate Film Storage, handling, or use

1.16.16(14) Cellulose Nitrate Plastic To store or handle more than 25 lbs. (11.3 kg)

1.16.16(15) Combustible Fibers Storage or handling of combustible fi-bers greater than 100 cu ft (2.8 cu m). covered by section 12-2 of this Code

1.16.16(16) Combustible Material Storage To store more than 2500 cu ft (70.8 cu m) gross volume.

1.16.16(1817) Commercial Rubbish-handling Operation

To operate. See Chapter 12.

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1.16.16(1718) Compressed Gases To store, use, or handle compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1.16.16-A. When the com-pressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1.16.16-A, a permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termina-tion of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Section 34.1.13. This 30-day period shall be permitted to be waived by the authority having jurisdiction if there are special cir-cumstances requiring such waiver.Exception 1: Routine maintenance.Exception 2: For repair work per-formed on an emergency basis, appli-cation for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.

1.16.16(19) Consumer Fireworks (1.4G) The sale, on-site handling, manufac-ture, and storage of consumer fire-works (1.4G).

1.16.16(20) Covered Mall Buildings Annual requirement for facilities that utilize mall area for exhibits or displays with (4) conditions.

1.16.16(21) Not used

1.16.16(2221) Cryogens To produce, store, or handle cryogens in excess of amounts listed in Table 1.16.16.B.Exception: Where federal or state regu-lations apply or for fuel systems of a vehicle.

1.16.16(2322) Cutting and Welding Operations within a jurisdiction.

1.16.16(3123) Display Fireworks Possession, transportation, storage, manufacture, sale, handling, and dis-charge of display fireworks within the jurisdiction.

1.16.16(24) Drycleaning Plants To engage in business of drycleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent

1.16.16(25) Dust-producing Operations To operate a grain elevator, flour mill, starch mill, feed mill, or plant pulveriz-ing aluminum, coal, cocoa, magnesium, spices, or sugar, etc.

1.16.16(26) Exhibit and Trade Shows Operation of all exhibits and trade shows held within a jurisdiction.

1.16.16(27) Explosives Manufacture, sell, dispose, purchase, storage, use, possess, or transport of explosives within the jurisdiction. A separate permit shall be required to conduct blasting operations.Separate permit valid for no more than 90 days required for blasting operations.

1.16.16(28) Fire Alarm and Detection Sys-tems and Related Equipment

Installation or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related equip-ment.Note: Maintenance performed in accor-dance with this Code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

1.16.16(29) Fire Hydrants and Water-con-trol Valves

To use a fire hydrant or operate a water-control valve intended for fire suppres-sion purposes.

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1.16.16(30) Fire Pumps and Related Equipment

Installation of or modification to fire pumps, jockey pumps, controllers, and generators.Note: Maintenance performed in accor-dance with this Code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

1.16.16(3231) Flame Effects Use of flame effects before an audience.

1.16.16(3332) Flammable and Combustible Liquids

1. To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for the on-site transportation of flammable or combustible liquids.2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gal. (18.9L) in a building or in excess of 10 gal. (37.9 L) outside of a building. Exception to item (2): A permit is not required for the following:2.1 The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, air-craft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant unless such storage in the opinion of the chief would cause an unsafe condition. 2.2 The storage or use of paints, oils varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for mainte-nance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days.3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class III–A liquids in excess of 25 gal. (94.6 L) in a building or in excess of 60 gal. (227.1 L) outside a building. Excep-tion to item (3): Fuel oil used in connec-tion with oil-burning equipment.4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.5. To install, construct, alter or operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing sta-tions, refineries, distilleries, similar facilities where flammable and combus-tible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.6. To install, alter remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquid tank.7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than those for which the tank was designed and con-structed.

1.16.16(3533) Fumigation or Thermal Insec-ticidal Fogging

To operate a business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging and to maintain a room, vault or chamber in which a toxic or flammable fumigant is used.

1.16.16(3634) Grandstands Construction, location, erection or placement of grandstands and bleachers, folding and telescopic seating, tents and membrane structures.

1.16.16(3735) Hazardous Materials To store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-C or to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a storage facil-ity or other area regulated by Chapter 34 when the hazardous materials in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-C.

1.16.16(3836) High-piled Combustible Stor-age

To use any building or portion thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding 500 sq ft (46.45 sq m).

1.16.16(3937) High Powered Rocketry The manufacturing, sale and use of high powered rocketry.

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1.16.16(4038) Hot Work Operations Permits are required for hot work. Where an approved facility hot work permit program exists that meets the requirements of 18.2.3 (NFPA 51B), the permit shall be permitted to be is-sued for an entire facility.Note: Items (1-4) and the exception were deleted.1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.2. Use of portable hot-work equipment inside a structure.Exception to item (2): Work that is conducted under a construction permit issued by the building official.3. Fixed-site hot-work equipment such as welding booths.

1.16.16(4139) Industrial Ovens and Furnaces Operation of industrial ovens and fur-naces covered by Chapter 19.

1.16.16(4240) Liquefied Petroleum Gases 1. To store, use, handle or dispense LP-gas.2. To install or modify LP-gas systems.

1.16.16(4341) Liquid- or Gas-Fueled Vehicles To display, compete or demonstrate liq-uid-or-gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings.

1.16.16(44) LP-Gas a. Storage and use of LP-Gasb. Installation of or modification to any LP-Gas system.c. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-Gas.

1.16.16(4542) Lumberyards and Woodwork-ing Plants

Storage of lumber exceeding 100,000 board ft.

1.16.16(46) Magnesium To melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) of magnesium per working day.

1.16.16(46a43) Marine craft fuel servicing To provide marine craft fuel servicing

1.16.16(4744) Open Burning To conduct open burning. Where burn-ing is conducted on public property or the property of someone other than the permit applicant, the permit applicant shall demonstrate that permission has been obtained by the appropriate gov-ernment agency, the owner, or the own-er’s authorized agent. When limits for atmospheric conditions or hours restrict burning, such limits shall be designated in the permit restrictions.

1.16.16(945) Open Fires Kindling or maintaining an open fire. Instructions or stipulations of permit shall be adhered to. Cooking and rec-reational fires are exempt and do not require a permit.

1.16.16(4846) Organic Coatings Operation and maintenance of a facility that manufactures organic coatings.

1.16.16(4947) Ovens To operate an industrial baking or dry-ing oven.

1.16.16(5048) Oxidizers and Organic Per-oxides

a. Materials classified as having more than one hazard category if the quantity limits are exceeded in any category.b. Repair, abandonment, removal, plac-ing temporarily out-of-service, closing or substantial modification a storage facility.c. Installation, modification, altera-tion, or addition to any stationary aboveground or underground hazard-ous materials storage tank, secondary containment system, ventilation system, exhaust treatment system, explosion venting or suppression systems, or gas detection systems.d. Storage, handling, or use of chlorine.e. Installation or modification to any chlorine gas system.

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1.16.16(5148) Parade Floats To use a parade float for public perfor-mance, presentation, spectacle, enter-tainment or parade.

1.16.16(5249) Pesticides and Herbicides Storage of.

1.16.16(5350) Places of Assembly To operate a place of assembly.

1.16.16(X51) Pyrotechnic Articles The manufacture, storage, sale or use of pyrotechnic articles within the jurisdiction.

1.16.16(5452) Pyrotechnics Before a Proxi-mate Audience

The display and use of pyrotechnic ma-terials before a proximate audience.

1.16.16(5553) Pyroxylin Plastics Storage, handling, assembly, or manu-facture of pyroxylin plastics.

1.16.16(5654) Private Fire Hydrants Installation, modification, or removal from service of any private fire hydrants.

1.16.16(5755) Refrigeration Equipment To install or operate a mechanical re-frigeration unit or system.

1.16.16(5856) Repair Garages Operation of repair garages.

1.16.16(5957) Rocketry Manufacturing The manufacturing of model rocket motors.

1.16.16(6058) Roof-top Heliports Construction, modification, or operation of a roof-top heliport.

1.16.16(3459) Spraying or Dipping of Flammable Finish

To conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or com-bustible liquids or powder coating. Installation or modification of any spray room, spray booth, or preparation work station.

1.16.16(61) Spraying or Dipping To conduct a spraying or dipping opera-tion utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the application of combustible powders.

1.16.16(6260) Standpipe Systems Installation, modification, or removal from service of any standpipe system. Note: Maintenance performed in accor-dance with this Code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.

1.16.16(6361) Special Outdoor Events, Car-nivals, and Fairs

The location and operation of special outdoor events, carnivals and fairs.

1.16.16(6462) Tar Kettles Permit shall be obtained prior to the placement of a tar kettle.

1.16.16(6563) Temporary Membrane Struc-tures, Tents, and Canopies

To erect or operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or tent having an area in excess of 200 sq ft (18.6 sq m) or a canopy in excess of 400 sq ft (37.2 sq m).Exception: Temporary membrane struc-tures, tents, or canopy structures used exclusively for camping.

1.16.16(6664) Tire-Rebuilding Plants Operation and maintenance of a tire rebuilding plant.

1.16.16(6765) Tire Storage To use an open area or portion thereof to store tires in excess of 1,000 cu ft (28.3 cu m).

1.16.16(6866) Torch-Applied Roofing Sys-tems

The use of a torch for application of roofing materials.

1.16.16(6967) Wood Products To store chips, hogged material, lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cu ft (5.7 cu m).

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1-54-(1-16.16(16)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Charles Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete the word “handling” reorder to the sen-tence now reads: (16) Consumer Fireworks. The manufacture, storage, or sale of consumer fireworks within the jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: The process of “handling” any product is part of the other processes and is unnecessary. If a permit is required for simply “handling” consumer fireworks then to be consistent it should be required for every other product listed in 1.16.16 too. Also given the recent decisions by the NFPA Board of Directors and the NFPA Standards Council (SC) on the issue of the use of consumer fire-works by the general public, no Technical Committee (TC) has this issue within their scope. The Pyrotechnics Committee is specifically excluded from developing any standards for the use of consumer fireworks by the general public, and until or unless the Fire Prevention Committee is spe-cifically directly by the SC to develop such standards, none should be at-tempted. If the SC believes that standards for the use of consumer fireworks by the general public should be developed, they should be developed by the only NFPA Technical Committee with the balanced representation and expertise within the NFPA TC system; namely the Pyrotechnics Committee. COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: SeeCommittee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-56 (Log #292).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #110)1-55-(1-16.16(17)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (17) Compressed Gases. Storage, handling, or use of compressed gases. Installation or modification of any compressed gas system. To store, use or handle at normal temperatures and pressures compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-A. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-A, a permit is required to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Routine maintenance. 2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, applica-tion for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or han-dling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Sec-tion 34-1.13. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial in nature. Clarifies when a permit is required.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.16.16(17) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: (17) Compressed Gases. Storage, handling, or use of compressed gases. Installation or modification of any compressed gas system. To store, use or handle compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-A. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 1-16.16-A, a permit is required to install, repair damage to, aban-don, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. EXCEPTION 1: Routine maintenance. EXCEPTION 2: For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or han-dling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Sec-tion 34-1.13. This 30-day period shall be permitted to be waived by the authority having jurisdiction if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees with the submit-ter’s proposed text with some additional revisions for clarification.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE:

ERICKSON: As the preprint’s chapter 33 on compressed gas was deleted and Chapter 34 was changed to compressed natural gas, this section needs to also be modified to only include requirements for compressed natural gas.

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(Log #292)1-56-(1-16.16(19)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: (19) Consumer Fireworks. The sale, handling, manufacture, transporta-tion, and storage of consumer fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: It is not clear where in this code the “handling” of consumer fireworks is regulated. However, the manufacture and transpor-tation of consumer fireworks are regulated since NFPA 1124 is referenced in Chapter 16 which regulates those activities related to consumer fire-works.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.16.16(19) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: (19) Consumer Fireworks (1.4G). The sale, on-site handling, manufacture, and storage of consumer fireworks (1.4G).COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision of the submit-ter’s proposed text clarifies that it was 1.4G consumer fireworks that this permit applied to.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #293)1-57-(1-16.16(19)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: (19) Consumer Fireworks. The sale and handling of consumer fireworks and the storage of consumer fireworks in excess of 10 pounds. SUBSTANTIATION: The threshold amount of 10 pounds for trigge-ing a permit for the storage of consumer fireworks is taken from Section 7801.3.1.2 of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide any evi-dence to support the exemption.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #424)1-58-(1-16.16(20)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Charles Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: In the definition of “Display Fireworks”, delete the word “possession”, replace the word “discharge” with “use”, add the word “display” and reorder” so the sentence now reads: “Display Fireworks. The manufacture, storage, sale or use of display fire-works within the jurisdiction.” SUBSTANTIATION: The term “possession” should be deleted until and unless Article X of the US Constitution is changed, it is beyond the scope of any state or local government, much less any NFPA document to require a permit for the possession of any product. Products of all types are routinely transported through hundreds of jurisdictions in interstate commerce and requiring a permit be issued by each and every AHJ and each and every jurisdiction is impossible, unenforceable and interference with interstate commerce. Even for transportation of products within a state such a requirement would be impossible and unenforceable. To ship a fireworks show from a manufacturer to a distributor or from a distributor to a display site might mean obtaining dozens of permits from each and every jurisdiction along the route, which is absurd. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) issues User Permits, not Discharge Permits. Not all fireworks are “discharged”, some such as fountains and illuminations simply burn. The change to “use” instead of “discharge” makes the terms synonymous with the federal regulations and is more accurate. Also fireworks is the only product that a permit is required for possession, which is inconsistent with other products that require permits, many of which pose far greater risks to public safety.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: These products are explosives and pos-session should be regulated in the interest of public safety.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #111)1-59-(1-16.16(27)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (27) Explosives. Manufacture, sell, dispose, purchase, storage, use, possess, or transport of explosives within the jurisdiction. A separate permit, valid for no more than 90 days, shall be required to conduct blasting operations. SUBSTANTIATION: Deletes the timeframe that is better left to the local authority to determine how long a permit should be issued based on local condition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #294)1-60-(1-16.16(31)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: (31) Display Fireworks. Possession, transportation, storage, manufacture, sale, handling or and discharge of display fireworks within the jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: In this section Item 19 already addresses consumer fireworks. Thus, Item 31 needs to be clarified to indicate that it only ad-dresses permits for display fireworks to complete the spectrum of fireworks regulated by this code. Also, the transportation and handling of display fireworks have been added to the permit requirements since these are regu-lated by the referenced standard NFPA 1123.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #154)1-61-(1-16.16(33).1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. APIRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or combustible liquids within a facility. SUBSTANTIATION: US DOT regulates (and permits) transportation by pipeline outside of facilities. With out the proposed change, 1.16.16 of the code conflicts with 17.1.1(7) which states that this code does not apply to transport of liquids governed by DOT.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.16.16(33).1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.16.16(33).1 To use or operate, repair or modify a pipeline for the onsite transportation of flammable or combustible liquids.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision clarifies that on-site transportation is one of the activities included in this permit provision.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #156)1-62-(1-16.16(33).5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. A Similar proposal was made by the submitter to the IFC and adopted last year (IFC 105.6.17.5)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: “To install, construct alter or operate tank vehicles, equipment, etc. ... or used.”

SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 1 is a fire code and not a building code. Construction permits should be covered by the building code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree with the submitter’s substantiation that control of this activity belongs in the build-ing code. They believe that it should remain in the fire code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #155)1-63-(1-16.16(33).7) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. A similar proposal was made by the submitter and accepted by the IFC last year (IFC 105.6.17.7)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liq-uid tank to a material that has a greater hazard other than that for which the tank was designed and constructed. SUBSTANTIATION: There should be no need to obtain a permit to store a less hazardous liquid in a tank designed and constructed to contain a more hazardous product. Where tanks are used as swing tanks (tanks designed for gasoline may be used for heating oil in the winter) or where tanks in refineries are constantly being changed from one product to an-other as production needs dictate, the requirements to re-permit such tanks is economically burdensome on the owner/operator.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 1.16.16(33).7 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.16.16(33).7 To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material other than those for which the tank was designed and constructed.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision clarifies that the permit condition applies to any flammable or combustible liquid tank that has its contents changed after the design and construction stage, not just to those changes in contents involving liquids of a greater hazard.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #16)1-64-(1-16.16(34)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (34) Flammable Finish Application. The spray application of flammable or combustible liquids. Installation or modification of any spray room, or booth or prep station. SUBSTANTIATION: Reflects changes to NFPA 33 which will allow limited finish application is prep stations.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 65 (Log #112).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #112)1-65-(1-16.16(34)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Modify 1-16.16(34) to read. (34) Spraying or dipping of flammable finish. To conduct a spraying or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or the ap-plication of combustible powders. Installation or modification of any spray room or booth. Delete 1-16.16.(61) SUBSTANTIATION: 34 and 61 have been combined into a single permit requirement.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise 1.16.16(34) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.16.16(34) Spraying or dipping of flammable finish. To conduct a spray-ing or dipping operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids or pow-der coating. Installation or modification of any spray room, spray booth, or preparation work station. 2. Delete 1-16.16(61) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.

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(Log #113)1-66-(1-16.16(40)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer RECOMMENDATION: Revise 1-16.16(40) Hot-work operations. Per-mits are required for hot work including, but not limited to: 1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted. 2. Use of portable hot-work equipment inside a structure. EXCEPTION: Work that is conducted under a construction permit issued by the building official. 3. Fixed-site hot-work equipment such as welding booths. 4. Hot work conducted within any area where open burning is restricted Hazardous Fire Area. SUBSTANTIATION: Deletes the exception to hot work done by portable equipment inside a structure when a building permit has been obtained. We believe that the fire official should be regulating hot work.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise 1-16.16(40) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: (40) Hot work operations. Permits are required for hot work. Where an approved facility hot work permit program exists that meets the require-ments of 18.2.3 (NFPA 51B), the permit shall be permitted to be issued for an entire facility. 2. Add the following definition into the Definitions Chapter in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint: Hot work. Operations including cutting, welding, use of open torch, braz-ing, glass blowing or similar operations.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee revision correlates the permit requirement with any activity meeting the provisions identified in NFPA 51B as consistent with the “Hot Work” definition within the same standard. 2. The definition for “Hot work” was also added to the definition chapter correlating the NFPA 51B terminology and conditions. This action of the Committee meets the submitter’s intent and better clarifies what constitutes “hot work”.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #17)1-67-(1-16.16(42)and (44)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim EverittRECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (42) Liquefied petroleum gases. 1. To store, use, handle or dispense LP-gas. 2. To install or maintain LP-gas containers. 3. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-Gas Delete 44 (44) LP-Gas. a. Storage and use of LP-Gas b. Installation of or modification to any LP-Gas system c. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-Gas SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed change eliminates redundant lan-guage.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise 1.16.16(42) of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1.16.16(42) Liquefied petroleum gases. 1. To store, use, handle or dispense LP-gas. 2. To install or modify LP-gas systems. 2. Delete permit requirement 1.16.16(44). (44) LP-Gas. a. Storage and use of LP-Gas b. Installation of or modification to any LP-Gas system c. Operation of any cargo tankers that transport LP-GasCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Do not include item (3) in the submitter’s recommendation. The Committee believes that the Code is improved by combining two overlapping requirements and removing item (3) so that there is no conflict with DOT regulations.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

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(Log #114)1-68-(1-16.16(46)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald KeeferRECOMMENDATION: Delete 1-16.16.(46). Delete Magnesium in Table 1-16.16-C. SUBSTANTIATION: A permit is not needed for magnesium as it is al-ready addressed elsewhere.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #115)1-69-(1-16.16(48)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald KeeferRECOMMENDATION: Delete. SUBSTANTIATION: This permit requirement is no longer needed as it is addressed by Chapter 34.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-280 (Log #392).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #425)1-70-(1-16.16(56)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Charles Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition “Pyrotechnic Articles”. The manufacture, storage, sale or use of pyrotechnic articles within the jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Finally, Pyrotechnic Articles should be included because it is the term frequently used for special effects. These are not the same as Consumer Fireworks or Display Fireworks and this distinction needs to be clear. COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new permit requirement for this item in 1.16.16(X) to read: 1.16.16(X) Pyrotechnic Articles. The manufacture, storage, sale or use of pyrotechnic articles within the jurisdiction.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed to add a new per-mit requirrement in 1.16.16(X) instead of a definition for the term because that is what is needed to regulate the activity.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #116)1-71-(1-16.16(58)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald KeeferRECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (58) Repair Garages and Service Stations. Operation of repair garages and service stations. Repair garages. To use a structure as a place of business for servicing or repairing motor vehicles. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies the permit requirements and re-moves redundant text.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise permit item 1.16.16(58) to read: 1.16.16(58) Repair Garages. Operation of repair garages.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the term to be consistent with the referenced document and the deletion removes redun-dant text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #18)1-72-(1-16.16(64)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (64) Tar Kettles. Permit shall be obtained at least two working days prior to the placement of a tar kettle. SUBSTANTIATION: The requirement of when a permit must be ob-tained is up to the local jurisdiction.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #117)1-73-(1-16.16(68)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (68) Torch-Applied Roofing Systems. The use of a torch for application of roofing materials. SUBSTANTIATION: Adds text to the current requirement. Better clari-fies when a permit is required.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #107)1-74-(1-16.16(8)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (8) Battery system. To install or operate stationary lead-acid battery systems having a electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gallons in sprin-klered buildings or 50 gallons in nonsprinklered buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: Better correlates the permit requirements with the base requirements for battery systems.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #15)1-75-(1-16.16(9)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: (9) Open Fire Bonfires and Outdoor Rubbish Fires. Kindling or maintaining any open fire or a fire in any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of permit shall be adhered to. Cooking and recreational fires are exempt and do not require a permit. SUBSTANTIATION: Breaks the requirements for bonfires and rubbish fires into two separate requirements. COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #296)1-76-(1-16.16(c)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise the entry “Fireworks, 1.4G” to read “Consumer fireworks” and relocate alphabetically in the table. Also, revise the section number in the same line of the table to 1-16.16.19. Also add a new line to the table to read as follows: Display fireworks See 1-16.16.31. Also see a companion Proposal to revise 1-16.16.31. SUBSTANTIATION:To use terminology consistent with the text of the code and the referenced standards and to reference the appropriate items in Section 1-16.16.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise Table 1.16.16-C entry “Fireworks, 1.4G” to read “Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G” and relocate it alphabetically in the table.

2. Revise the section number in the same line of Table 1.16.16-C to 1-16.16.19. 3. Add a new line to the table to read as follows: Display fireworks. See 1-16.16.31. 4. See a companion Proposal 1- 60 (Log#294 ) to revise 1-16.16.31.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision promotes con-sistency with terminology used for how consumer and display fireworks are described throughout the document.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #352)1-77-(1-17) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 1-17 to read as follows: 1-17 Certificates of Fitness. 1-17.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require certificates of fitness for individuals or companies performing activities related to fire safety within the jurisdiction such as the following: (1) Use of explosive materials (2) Blasting or demolition operations (3) Fireworks displays (4) Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguishers (5) Servicing or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems (6) Servicing of fire alarm or fire communication systems (7) Servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems (8) Chimney sweep operations (9) Inspection or servicing of range-hood systems (10) Installation or servicing of chlorine systems SUBSTANTIATION: The unique need for a certificate of fitness to in-stall or service a chlorine system is not evident. Chlorine, a toxic gas, is far less hazardous than many other gases and hazardous materials regulated by the code which do not have the same requirement. Note that the 2000 edition of NFPA 1 did not contain unique regulations for toxic or highly toxic materials, and that may explain why there was a desire to have special treatment under that code. However, the new NFPA 1-UFC will incorporate comprehensive provisions for regulation of hazard-ous materials which will provide for the safe installation and operation of systems having such materials.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #377)1-78-(1-17) : Reject SUBMITTER: Lawrence G. Perry, Rep. BOMA InternationalRECOMMENDATION: Delete 1-17 “Certificates of Fitness”, in its en-tirety. SUBSTANTIATION: This entire section should be deleted, as it provides no basis on which the AHJ is to determine who should receive a certificate of fitness. The entire section violates the NFPA Manual of Style, which re-quires that the main text of codes and standards shall not contain references or requirements that are unenforceable and vague. (MoS, 2.2.2.1) The entire section as written gives the AHJ total, arbitrary control over extensive building trades and service providers. It is inappropriate for a model code to provide framework that essentially says: the AHJ decides who can do business in the jurisdiction, the criteria for which someone is assessed. 1-17.1 includes inappropriate text for a mandatory code “. . . activities re-lated to fire safety within the jurisdiction such as the following:” 1-17.3 gives the AHJ authority to revoke or suspend a certificate for any code violation. A “one strike and you’re out” policy hardly seems reason-able. Again, it gives the AHJ absolute power that will be inconsistently applied. 1-17.6 requires the submittal of “evidence . . . of familiarity with the codes and standards. . . “. This is vague, unenforceable text, and violates the NFPA manual of style. It cannot be consistently enforced as written. 1-17.8 gives the AHJ the right to refuse a certificate because of an “ap-plicants inability to comply with the provisions of this Code”. As written, a certificate could be withheld for a lack of expertise in a part of the Code totally unrelated to the certificate being sought. If the Committee feels the concept of certificates of fitness is appropriate

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(Log #CP8)1-79-(1-17) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of section 1-17 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 1-17 Certificates of Fitness. 1-17.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require certificates of fitness for individuals or companies performing activities related to fire safety within the jurisdiction such as the following: (1) Use of explosive materials (2) Blasting or demolition operations (3) Fireworks displays (4) Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguishers (5) Servicing or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems (6) Servicing of fire alarm or fire communication systems (7) Servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems (8) Chimney sweep operations (9) Inspection or servicing of range-hood systems 1-17.2 Where certificates of fitness are required, the authority having ju-risdiction shall be responsible for their issuance. 1-17.3 The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to revoke or suspend a certificate of fitness issued if any violation of this Code is found upon inspection or where there have been any false statements or misrepre-sentations submitted in the application on which the approval was based. 1-17.4 Revocation or suspension shall be constituted when the certificate holder is duly notified by the authority having jurisdiction. 1-17.5 All applications for a certificate of fitness shall be filed with the authority having jurisdiction on forms provided by the authority having jurisdiction. 1-17.6 Every person individual or company applying for a certificate of fitness shall furnish evidence to the authority having jurisdiction of famil-iarity with the codes and standards for which the certificate of fitness is issued. 1-17.7 The authority having jurisdiction shall investigate every application for a certificate of fitness. The investigation shall include an examination of the applicant’s experience and training in the field of the certificate of fit-ness for which application has been made. 1-17.8 When the authority having jurisdiction determines that an appli-cant is not fit to receive the certificate of fitness because of the applicant’s inability to comply with the provisions of this Code, the authority having jurisdiction shall refuse to issue the certificate of fitness. If the refusal is based on the applicant’s inability to pass an examination given to determine competency, the applicant shall not be permitted to apply again for the cer-tificate of fitness within a 10-day period following the examination. 1-17.9 Certificates of fitness shall not be transferable. 1-17.10 Certificates of fitness shall be issued for the period of time as indicated on the certificate of fitness as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, but such period of time shall not exceed three years. 1-17.11 Applications for renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be filed in the same manner as an application for an original certificate. 1-17.12 Each person individual or company holding a certificate of fit-ness shall notify the authority having jurisdiction in writing of any address change within 10 days after such change. Failure on the part of a individual to give such notification shall constitute grounds for revocation of the cer-tificate of fitness. 1-17.13 A certificate of fitness shall be in the form of an identification card. The card shall contain the following information: (1) Purpose for which the certificate of fitness is issued (2) Date of expiration (3) Information necessary to properly identify the person individual to whom the certificate of fitness is issued (4) Signature of the person individual to whom the certificate of fitness is issued (5) Name and signature of the authority having jurisdiction or a desig-nated representative (6) Printed thereon in bold type the following: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS PERSON INDIViDUAL OR COM-PANY BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION 1-17.14 Any person individual or company to whom a certificate of fitness has been granted shall, upon request, produce and show proper identifica-

tion and the certificate of fitness to anyone for whom that individual seeks to render services or to the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revision makes the section consis-tent in terminology. The Committee replaced the word “person” with the words “individual or company” to clarify the subject of the requirement. The Committee deleted item (10) in the list under 1-17.1 since it will be covered by Chapter 34 on Hazardous Materials.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #20)1-80-(1-17.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-17.1 The authority having ju-risdiction shall have the authority to require certificates of fitness and col-lect fees for individuals or companies performing activities related to fire safety within the jurisdiction such as the following:(1) Use of explosive materials(2) Blasting or demolition operations(3) Fireworks displays(4) Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguishers(5) Servicing or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems(6) Servicing of fire alarm or fire communication systems(7) Servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems(8) Chimney sweep operations(9) Inspection or servicing of range-hood systems(10 ) Installation or servicing of chlorine systems SUBSTANTIATION: Besides permitting the ahj to require certificates of fitness they should also be permitted to collect fees. Many jurisdictions already collect fees and the proposed language states that in the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee accepts the revision to paragraph 1.17.1 but does not include item (10) in the list. Deletion of item (10) is consistent with the action taken in Proposal 1- 77 (Log#352).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #41)1-81-(1-17.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-17.1 The authority having ju-risdiction shall have the authority to require certificates of fitness and col-lect fees for individuals or companies performing activities related to fire safety within the jurisdiction such as the following: (1) Use of explosive materials (2) Blasting or demolition operations (3) Fireworks displays (4) Inspection, servicing, or recharging of portable fire extinguish-ers (5) Servicing or recharging of fixed fire extinguishing systems (6) Servicing of fire alarm or fire communication systems (7) Servicing of gas- or oil-burning heating systems (8) Chimney sweep operations (9) Inspection or servicing of range-hood systems (10) Installation or servicing of chlorine systems SUBSTANTIATION: Besides permitting the ahj to require certificates of fitness they should also be permitted to collect fees. Many jurisdictions already collect fees and the proposed language states that in the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee accepts the revision to 1.17.1 but does not include item (10) in the list. Deletion of item (10) is con-sistent with the action taken in Proposal 1-77 (Log#352).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #58)1-82-(1-17.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 11 to read: (11) Installation of Fire Protection Systems. SUBSTANTIATION: A certificate of fitness should also be issued for the installation of fire protection systems.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPACOMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add the word “installation” to items 5, 6, and 9 in the list portion of 1.17.1. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that certificates of fitness should be required for the installation not just servicing of these systems.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #59)1-83-(1-17.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Revise 3 to read: (3) The sale and manufacture of Fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: The manufacture and sale should be issued a cer-tificate of fitness.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that the revision is necessary since it is covered by Federal Regulations and the per-mit requirements of this Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #201)1-84-(1-18.1.1 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. UFC 2001 Supplement-Appendix VI-JRECOMMENDATION: Appendix VI-JAdd new section as follows: I. Scope: When required by the Chief, a code footprint which provides this section of code establishes a graphic submittal format for every newly constructed building, new building addition, changes in occupancy, or sig-nificant building renovation shall be submitted referenced as a code foot-print. The code footprint will record and map exiting features and provide key performance information for fire and life safety features throughout the life span of a building. A code footprint should be submitted in the early plan development stages of a construction project to the AHJ for ac-ceptance. II. Code Footprint Minimum Requirements On the Schematic floor Graphic bar scale North indicator Complete building floor plan with clear identification of new, remodeled, and existing portions All permanent partitions taller than 6 ft Each room and space labeled with plain text, keynotes, or legends Occupant load of assembly rooms and total for each floor level Stair and shaft enclosures and ratings with identification of openings and ratings Rated corridors and openings with identification of openings and ratings Occupancy and area separations Horizontal exit arrangements, exit passageways, smoke compartments Designated required exterior exits and capacity Fire department connections (hydrants, exterior standpipe or sprinkler system), and access roads to building Access to property and buildings Power and fuels shut-off locations Small scale site plan when available Distances to exposures and property lines Grade elevation at each corner Any special hazards or conditions Location of any planned additions III. In the narrative: Project construction purpose: New, addition, change in use, renovation, or other Reason for submittal: Building permit and certificate of occupancy, new licensure, or Plan of Correction for existing code Deficiencies Codes of record and other requirements or regulations Building location or address Owner and facility name Date developed and revision dates Designer’s information (name, address, and phone number) Designer’s seal (RA or PE) Name of responding fire services Name of local building codes jurisdiction Occupancy type (s) Type of construction Total floor area of each occupancy actual versus allowable Structural code requirements such as:

- Height Structural fire ratings actual versus allowable Identification of active fire protection features such as: - type of automatic suppression systems and locations - fire alarm signaling systems - emergency lighting and power features - Smoke control system Decision matrix Hazardous Materials identified by the fire code hazard class - In-storage Inside outside - In-use-open systems Inside outside - In-use-closed systems Inside outside Water supply requirements of the facility for fire suppression Alternative design and/or methods of construction Modifications of codes and board of appeals case number SUBSTANTIATION: The inclusion of this code section establishes a baseline profile for newly constructed buildings, additions and or renova-tions of existing buildings. Will assist in the plan review process. Specifi-cally code application for change of use.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add submitter’s proposed text as a new annex note to 1.18.1 and revise mandatory language to non-mandatory to read: A.1.18.1 When required by the authority having jurisdiction, a code footprint which provides this section of code establishes a graphic submit-tal format for every newly constructed building, new building addition, changes in occupancy, or significant building renovation should be submit-ted referenced as a code footprint. The code footprint will record and map exiting features and provide key performance information for fire and life safety features throughout the life span of a building. A code footprint should be submitted in the early plan development stages of a construction project to the AHJ for acceptance. II. Code Footprint Minimum Requirements On the Schematic floor Graphic bar scale North indicator Complete building floor plan with clear identification of new, remodeled, and existing portions All permanent partitions taller than 6 ft (1.8 m) Each room and space labeled with plain text, keynotes, or legends Occupant load of assembly rooms and total for each floor level Stair and shaft enclosures and ratings with identification of openings and ratings Rated corridors and openings with identification of openings and ratings Occupancy and area separations Horizontal exit arrangements, exit passageways, smoke compartments Designated required exterior exits and capacity Fire department connections (hydrants, exterior standpipe or sprinkler system), and access roads to building Access to property and buildings Power and fuels shut-off locations Small scale site plan when available Distances to exposures and property lines Grade elevation at each corner Any special hazards or conditions Location of any planned additions III. In the narrative: Project construction purpose: New, addition, change in use, renovation, or other Reason for submittal: Building permit and certificate of occupancy, new licensure, or Plan of Correction for existing code Deficiencies Codes of record and other requirements or regulations Building location or address Owner and facility name Date developed and revision dates Designer’s information (name, address, and phone number) Designer’s seal (RA or PE) Name of responding fire services Name of local building codes jurisdiction Occupancy type (s) Type of construction Total floor area of each occupancy actual versus allowable Structural code requirements such as: - Height Structural fire ratings actual versus allowable Identification of active fire protection features such as: - type of automatic suppression systems and locations - fire alarm signaling systems - emergency lighting and power features - Smoke control system Decision matrix

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(Log #21)1-85-(1-18.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION:Delete 1-18.3 It shall be the responsibility of the authority having jurisdiction to promulgate rules that cover the following:(1) Criteria to meet the requirements of Section 1-18(2) Review of documents and shop drawings within established time frames for the purpose of acceptance or providing reasons for nonaccep-tance SUBSTANTIATION: The language proposed to be deleted is a local is-sue and should not be in the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee believes that it is neces-sary to retain the requirement for the effective use of this Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #22)1-86-(1-19.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 1-19.5 Failure to comply with the time limits of an abatement notice or other corrective notice issued by the authority having jurisdiction shall result in each day that such violation continues being regarded as a new and separate offense for each day since the initial notice. SUBSTANTIATION: If the occupant and the inspector agree that the violations were to be corrected within 60 days and the occupant does noth-ing then the fines start form that date as written. This change is a tool to assure that the occupant understands what the potential consequences are for failure to live up to the agreement.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that it is necessary to make the modification recommended by the submitter.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP1)1-87-(Chapter 2 Definitions (GOT)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the preferred definitions from the NFPA Glossary of Terms for the following terms: Alternative (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed.; NFPA 1141, 1998 ed. A system, condition, arrangement, material, or equipment submitted for approval to the authority having jurisdiction and the fire chief as a substi-tute for a code requirement. Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (preferred) NFPA 1141, 1998 ed. Any system that is designed and installed to detect a fire and subsequently discharge an extinguishing agent without human activation or direction. Basement (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed. Any story that has more than 50 percent of the total area of the building’s perimeter below grade. Combustion (preferred) BOILERPLATE A chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to pro-duce heat and usually light in the form of either a glow or flame.

Combustible (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed. A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will ignite and burn; a material that does not meet the defini-tion of noncombustible or limited-combustible. Combustible Dust (preferred) NFPA 654, 2000 ed. Any finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diam-eter (material passing a U.S. No. 40 Standard Sieve) and presents a fire or explosion hazard when dispersed and ignited in air. Combustible Particulate Solid (secondary) NFPA 1*, 2000 ed. Any combustible solid material comprised of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape, or chemical composition that generates combus-tible dusts during handling. Combustibule particulate solids include dusts, fibers, fines, chips, chunks, flakes, or mixtures of these. Common Path of Travel (secondary) NFPA 1*, 2000 ed.; NFPA 101*, 2000 ed. The portion of exit access that must be traversed before two separate and distinct paths of travel to two exits are available. Cylinder (preferred) NFPA 560, 1995 ed. A portable compressed gas container, fabricated to or authorized for use by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), or fabricated to Transport Canada (TC) or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules for the Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels. Fire Hydrant (preferred) NFPA 1141, 1998 ed. A valved connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and that is used to supply hose and fire department pumpers with water. Fire Lane (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed. The road or other means developed to allow access and operational setup for fire-fighting and rescue apparatus. Flame Spread Rating (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed. The comparative performance of fire travel over the surface of a mate-rial when tested in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 255, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. Gallon (preferred) NFPA 58, 1998 ed. U.S. Standard. 1 U.S. gal = 0.833 Imperial gal = 231 in. 3 = 3.785 liters. Incident Commander (preferred) NFPA 472, 1997 ed. The person responsible for all decisions relating to the management of the incident. The incident commander is in charge of the incident site. This is equivalent to the on-scene incident commander. Means of Egress (secondary) NFPA 1*, 2000 ed. A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way consisting of three separate and dis-tinct parts: (a) the exit access, (b) the exit, and (c) the exit discharge. Nonflammable Gas (preferred) NFPA 55, 1998 ed. A gas that does not meet the definition of a flammable gas. Nursing Home (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed.; NFPA 101, 2000 ed. A building or portion of a building used on a 24-hour basis for the housing and nursing care of four or more persons who, because of mental or physi-cal incapacity, might be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without the assistance of another person. Occupiable Story (secondary) NFPA 1*, 2000 ed. A story occupied by people on a regular basis. Professional Engineer (secondary) NFPA 1, 2000 ed. An individual technically and legally qualified to practice the profession of engineering. Spray Area (preferred) NFPA 33, 2000 ed. Any area in which dangerous quantities of flammable or combustible vapors, mists, residues, dusts, or deposits are present due to the operation of spray processes. It can be either enclosed or unenclosed and includes: (a) any area in the direct path of a spray application process; (b) the interior of any exhaust plenum and any exhaust duct leading from the spray process; (c) the interior of any limited finishing workstation, spray booth, or spray room, as herein defined. Spray Booth (preferred) NFPA 33, 2000 ed.A power-ventilated enclosure for a spray application operation or process that confines and limits the escape of the material being sprayed, including vapors, mists, dusts, and residues that are produced by the spraying opera-tion and conducts or directs these materials to an exhaust system. Spray booths are manufactured in a variety of forms, including automotive refin-ishing, downdraft, open-face, traveling, tunnel, and updraft booths. This definition is not intended to limit the term spray booth to any particular design. The entire spray booth is part of the spray area. A spray booth is not a spray room. Street Floor (secondary) NFPA 1*, 2000 ed. A story or floor level accessible from the street or from outside a building at ground level, with the floor level at the main entrance located not more than three risers above or below ground level and arranged and utilized to qualify as the main floor. Delete all definitions of vaporizer. SUBSTANTIATION: Adoption of preferred definitions will assist the user by providing consistent meaning of defined terms throughout the Na-tional Fire Codes.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

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(Log #CP9)1-88-(Chapter 2 (Limited-Combustible) (New)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new extracted definition for Limited-Combustible in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Limited-Combustible. Refers to a building construction material not com-plying with the definition of noncombustible (See 3.3.131.) that, in the form in which it is used, has a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kJ/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, and includes (1) materials having a structural base of noncombustible material, with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) that has a flame spread index not greater than 50; and (2) materials, in the form and thickness used, other than as described in (1), having neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion, and of such composition that surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would have neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion. (101: 3.3.118) SUBSTANTIATION: The term limited-combustible has been added to the code since it is needed in the code and a definition was not provided in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #239)1-89-(2-1 Definitions) : Reject SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: All definitions need to use the same format. Presently there are several different formats. Some give the word to be defined and then explain the meaning, others give the word and then says is ..., while some like 2-1.143 says “inert Gas are argon...” It doesn’t matter the format, as long as they are all the same. SUBSTANTIATION: This is to clarify what the proper format is when writing definitions.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: It is not within the scope of the Fire Pre-vention Code Committee to accomplish the desired change. The submitter should direct their concerns to the NFPA Standards Council.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #386)1-90-(2-1 Definitions) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Add an “in-parenthesis” reference to the NFPA “Glossary of Terms” or “MOS - 3.2.4.2” for all NFPA official definitions. See Working Document, Chapter 2, Section(s) 2-1.14*, 2-1.18*, 2-1.47*, 2-1.149, 2-1.154*, 2-1.202, 2-1.218, 2-1.220 and 2-1.234. The sections with *s above, have the 3-3.6.1 “NOTE” text in the annex, therefore each annex section needs to have the transcribed reference as well. Proposal is to add a reference to one (or more) of three documents: 1) NFPA Glossary of Terms 2) Manual of Style, Section 3.2.4.2 3) Regulations Governing Committee Projects, Section 3.3.6.1 SUBSTANTIATION: For consistency and correlation throughout NFPA documents. The following definitions are “boilerplate” per the above references and should be transcribed and referenced so they will always remain unmodi-fied.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-1 (Log #CP28).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32


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(Log #389)1-91-(2-1 Definitions) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Move Chapter 2 (Definitions) to Chapter 3; in accordance with Section 1.6 and 3.2.4.3 of the Manual of Style. SUBSTANTIATION: Preprint does not comply with the Manual of Style.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 1 (Log #CP28).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #249)1-92-(2-1(x) Battery Vented (Flooded) Lead-Acid, Battery Valve-Regu-lated Lead-Acid (VRLA), Battery System Vented Stationary Lead-Acid (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Marts, Telcordia Technologies, Inc./Rep. Regional Bell Operating CompaniesRECOMMENDATION: In Chapter 2, add the following definitions for terms used in Chapters 35 and 36. Battery Vented (Flooded) Lead-Acid: A lead-acid battery consisting of cells that have electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte. Flooded lead-acid batteries have a provision for the user to add water to the cell and are equipped with a flame-arresting vent which permits the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the cell in a diffused manner such that a spark, or other ignition source, outside the cell will not ignite the gases inside the cell. Battery Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA): A lead-acid battery con-sisting of sealed cells furnished with a valve that opens to vent the battery whenever the internal pressure of the battery exceeds the ambient pressure by a set amount. In VRLA batteries, the liquid electrolyte in the cells is immobilized in an absorptive glass mat (AGM cells or batteries) or by the addition of a gelling agent (gel cells or gelled batteries). Battery System Vented Stationary Lead-Acid: A system which consists of these interconnected subsystems: 1. A lead-acid battery 2. A battery charger 3. A collection of rectifiers, inverters, converters, and associated electri-cal equipment as required for a particular application. SUBSTANTIATION: New definitions needed on VRLA Battery Systems and Lead-Acid (Flooded) Battery Systems.

COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle In Chapter 2, add the following definitions for terms used in Chapters 35 and 36. Battery, Lead-Acid. 1. Vented (Flooded): A lead-acid battery consisting of cells that have electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte. Flooded lead-acid batteries have a provision for the user to add water to the cell and are equipped with a flame-arresting vent which permits the escape of hydrogen and oxygen gas from the cell in a diffused manner such that a spark, or other ignition source, outside the cell will not ignite the gases inside the cell. 2. Valve-Regulated (VRLA): A lead-acid battery consisting of sealed cells furnished with a valve that opens to vent the battery whenever the in-ternal pressure of the battery exceeds the ambient pressure by a set amount. In VRLA batteries, the liquid electrolyte in the cells is immobilized in an absorptive glass mat (AGM cells or batteries) or by the addition of a gelling agent (gel cells or gelled batteries). Battery System, Lead-Acid: A system which consists of these intercon-nected subsystems: 1. Lead-acid batteries 2. Battery chargers 3. A collection of rectifiers, inverters, converters, and associated electri-cal equipment as required for a particular application.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the proposed def-initions to be added to the Code to be consistent with their use in the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-93-(2-1(x) Chemical Heat of Combustion) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Stan-dard 88 102-01-01RECOMMENDATION: Amend Section 88.102 by deleting the definition of Chemical Heat of Combustion and substituting the following: Chemical Heat of Combustion Hc. The amount of heat released, in Btu/lb (kJ/g), when a substance is oxidized to yield stable end products, including water as a vapor, as measured under actual fire conditions in a normal am-bient (air) atmosphere. Theoretical Heat of Combustion. The amount of heat released, in Btu/lb (kJ/g), when a substance is completely oxidized to yield stable end prod-ucts, including water as a vapor, as measured using an oxygen bomb calo-rimeter. Alternatively, the theoretical heat of combustion can be calculated from heat of formation data, heat of combustion data, or molecular calcula-tion data as reported in the literature and assuming all projects are in the vapor state. SUBSTANTIATION: Definition “Chemical heat of combustion” not in-cluded in definition section.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Replace the submitter’s proposed definitions with the extract defini-tion from NFPA 30B, 1-6 for Chemical Heat of Combustion to read: 2.1.X Chemical Heat of Combustion (∆Hc). The amount of heat released, in Btu/lb (kJ/g), when a substance is oxidized to yield stable end products, including water as a vapor, as measured under actual fire conditions in a normal ambient (air) atmosphere.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with using extracts of definitions from other NFPA documents if the term is de-fined in the NFPA National Fire Codes set.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #120)1-94-(2-1(x) Classification of Organic Peroxide Formulations, Classifica-tion of Oxidizers, Organic Peroxide, Oxidizer) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the following definitions: 2-1.176 and 2-1.177. Add the following definitions: Organic Peroxide. Any organic compound having a double oxygen or per-oxy (-O-O-) group in its chemical structure. (432:1-5) Classification of Organic Peroxide Formulations. For the purpose of this code, organic peroxide formulations shall be classified according to the system described in this section. The system is based on the behavior of certain specific formulations in their U.S. Department of Transportation- or Canadian Ministry of Transport-approved shipping containers and under conditions of fire exposure. (See Appendix B for classification of typical organic peroxide formulations.) Class I shall describe those formulations that are capable of deflagration but not detonation. Class II shall describe those formulations that burn very rapidly and that present a severe reactivity hazard. Class III shall describe those formulations that burn rapidly and that pres-ent a moderate reactivity hazard. Class IV shall describe those formulations that burn in the same manner as ordinary combustibles and that present a minimal reactivity hazard. Class V shall describe those formulations that burn with less intensity than ordinary combustibles or do not sustain combustion and that present no reactivity hazard. (432:1-6) Oxidizer. Any material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas, or that readily reacts to promote or initiate combustion of combustible ma-terials. (430:1-5.13) Classification of Oxidizers. For the purpose of this code, oxidizers are classified according to the system listed in (a) through (d) of Section 1-6. The classification is based on the technical committee’s evaluation of available scientific and technical data, actual experience, and its considered opinion. Classification refers to the pure oxidizer. Gross contamination can cause oxidizers of all classes to undergo exothermic or explosive reaction, particularly if they also are subjected to confinement and heating. (See definition 1-5.13, Oxidizer. See Sections B-2 through B-5 for oxidizer classifications.) (a) Class 1. An oxidizer that meets the definition of an oxidizer in 1-5.13 and does not moderately increase the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (b) Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in the burn-ing rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (c) * Class 3. An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact or that will undergo vigorous self-sustained decomposition due to contamination or exposure to heat.

(d) * Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reaction due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physical shock. In addition, the oxidizer will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible ma-terials with which it comes into contact. (430:1-6) WATER-REACTIVE MATERIAL is material which explodes; violently reacts; produces flammable, toxic or other hazardous gases; or evolves enough heat to cause self-ignition or ignition of nearby combustibles upon exposure to water or moisture. Water-reactive materials are subdivided as follows: Class 3: Materials which react explosively with water without requiring heat or confinement. Class 2: Materials which may form potentially explosive mixtures with water. Class 1: Materials which may react with water with some release of en-ergy, but not violently. SUBSTANTIATION: These definitions are needed to assist the user on oxidizer and organic peroxides.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Delete the following definitions from the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint: 2-1.175 (Organic Peroxide) and 2-1.179 (Oxidizer). 2. Replace with the following definitions: 2-1.175 Organic Peroxide. Any organic compound having a double oxygen or peroxy (-O-O-) group in its chemical structure. (432:1-5) Classification of Organic Peroxide Formulations. For the purpose of this code, organic peroxide formulations shall be classified according to the system described in this section. The system is based on the behavior of certain specific formulations in their U.S. Department of Transportation- or Canadian Ministry of Transport-approved shipping containers and under conditions of fire exposure. (See Appendix B for classification of typical organic peroxide formulations.) Class I shall describe those formulations that are capable of deflagration but not detonation. Class II shall describe those formulations that burn very rapidly and that present a severe reactivity hazard. Class III shall describe those formulations that burn rapidly and that pres-ent a moderate reactivity hazard. Class IV shall describe those formulations that burn in the same manner as ordinary combustibles and that present a minimal reactivity hazard. Class V shall describe those formulations that burn with less intensity than ordinary combustibles or do not sustain combustion and that present no reactivity hazard. (432:1-6) 2.1.179 Oxidizer. Any material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidiz-ing gas, or that readily reacts to promote or initiate combustion of combus-tible materials. (430:1-5.13) Classification of Oxidizers. For the purpose of this code, oxidizers are classified according to the system listed in (a) through (d) of Section 1-6. The classification is based on the technical committee’s evaluation of available scientific and technical data, actual experience, and its considered opinion. Classification refers to the pure oxidizer. Gross contamination can cause oxidizers of all classes to undergo exothermic or explosive reaction, particularly if they also are subjected to confinement and heating. (See definition 1-5.13, Oxidizer. See Sections B-2 through B-5 for oxidizer classifications.) (a) Class 1. An oxidizer that meets the definition of an oxidizer in 1-5.13 and does not moderately increase the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (b) Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (c)* Class 3. An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact or that will undergo vigorous self-sustained decomposition due to contamination or exposure to heat. (d)* Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reaction due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physical shock. In addition, the oxidizer will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible ma-terials with which it comes into contact. (430:1-6) 2.1.262 WATER-REACTIVE MATERIAL is material which explodes; violently reacts; produces flammable, toxic or other hazardous gases; or evolves enough heat to cause self-ignition or ignition of nearby combus-tibles upon exposure to water or moisture. Water-reactive materials are subdivided as follows: Class 3: Materials which react explosively with water without requiring heat or confinement. Class 2: Materials which may form potentially explosive mixtures with water. Class 1: Materials which may react with water with some release of en-ergy, but not violently.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with using extracts of definitions from other NFPA documents provided the term is defined in the NFPA National Fire Codes set.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #157)1-95-(2-1(x) Definitions) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Change extracted definition references as fol-lows: NFPA 1: 2.1.1 change reference to NFPA 30: 1.6.43.1. NFPA 1: 2.1.25 - to NFPA 30: 1.7.2.1. NFPA 1: 2.1.51 - to NFPA 30: 1.7.3.1. NFPA 1: 2.1.111 - to NFPA 30: 1.7.3.2. NFPA 1: 2.1.214 - to NFPA 30: 1.6.43.7. SUBSTANTIATION: The extracted definitions used in the draft conflict with the new NFPA 30 definitions and should be changed to agree with those now included in NFPA 30, 2000.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #123)1-96-(2-1(x) Flammable and Combustible Liquids Fire Area (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition to read: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Fire Area. An area of a building separated from the remainder of the building by construction having a fire resistance of at least 1 hour and having all communicating openings properly protected by an as-sembly having a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour. (30:1.6.15) SUBSTANTIATION: A definition of fire area is needed for Chapter 17 to assist the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #23)1-97-(2-1(x) Flammable Vapors or Fumes (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 2-1.x to read: 2-1.x FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES are the concentration of flammable constituents in air that exceed 10 percent of their lower flam-mability limit (LFL). SUBSTANTIATION: To define flammable vapors or fumes as referenced in chapter 17 and other chapters.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new definition for Flammable vapors 2.1.x to read: 2.1.x Flammable vapors are the concentration of flammable constituents in air that exceed 25 percent of their lower flammability limit (LFL).COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision is consistent with the use of the term from another NFPA document with respect to the percentage concentration from NFPA 69.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #124)1-98-(2-1(x) Hazardous Materials Storage Locker (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition to read: Hazardous Mate-rials Storage Locker. A movable prefabricated structure, manufactured pri-marily at a site other than the final location of the structure and transported completely assembled or in a ready-to-assemble package to the final loca-tion. It is intended to meet local, state, and federal requirements for outside storage of hazardous materials. (30:1-6.2) SUBSTANTIATION: The term Hazardous Materials Locker is used in Chapter 17. The definition is needed to assist the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #118)1-99-(2-1(x) Hot Work (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition to read: Hot Work. Any work involving burning, welding, or similar operations that is capable of initiating fires or explosions. (52B:1-5) SUBSTANTIATION: Adds a definition for hot work.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 66 (Log #113).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #24)1-100-(2-1(x) Portable Tank (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 2-1.x to read: Portable Tank. Any closed vessel having a liquid capacity over 60 U.S. gal (227 L) and not intended for fixed installation. This includes intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) as defined and regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. (30:1.6.43.5) 2.1.x Storage Tank. Any vessel having a liquid capacity that exceeds 60 gal (227 L), is intended for fixed installation, and is not used for process-ing. (30:1.6.43.8) SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a definition for portable tanks.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #420)1-101-(2-1(x) Registered Design Professional (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc./Rep. Interior De-sign AllianceRECOMMENDATION: Add a new definition of Registered Design Pro-fessional to read as follows: 2-1.xxx Registered Design Professional. An individual who is registered or licensed to practice his/her respective design profession as defined by the statuary requirements of the professional registration laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. SUBSTANTIATION: The practice of design is regulated at the State level by boards specifically appointed to regulate design professionals. This change will be consistent with the action taken on similar public proposals submitted to NFPA 5000.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term not used in code text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 ABSTENTION: 1EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: LATHROP: Client interest.

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(Log #122)1-102-(2-1(x) Storage Tank Building (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition to read: Storage Tank Building. A roofed structure that contains storage tanks and that limits the dissipa-tion of heat or the dispersion of flammable vapors or restricts fire-fighting access and control and that is installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.5 of NFPA 30. (30:1.6.8.2) SUBSTANTIATION: A definition of storage tank building is needed to assist the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 132 (Log #137).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-103-(2-1(x) Wild Land (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Marshall A. Klein, Marshall A. Klein & Assoc., Inc./Rep. NMHCRECOMMENDATION: Add a definition as follows: Wild land. An area in which development is essentially nonexistent, ex-cept for roads, railroads, power lines, and similar facilities. SUBSTANTIATION: Chapter 37 is on Wild land Urban Areas. Section 37.1 references NFPA 299, Standard for Protection of Life and Property. However, within NFPA 299 the term “wild land” is not defined. Without a definition for “wild land”, uniform application of Chapter 37 can be a major problem.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that it is appropriate to define a term that is within another NFPA document’s scope to do so.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #134)1-104-(2-1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete current wording and replace with word-ing extracted from NFPA 30, 1.6.43.1. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 30 should be used as the source document for flammable/combustible liquid tank design and construction. Section 2-1.1 currently references a definition from NFPA 30A, for motor fuel dis-pensing facilities and repair garage occupancies. Since NFPA 1 should ap-ply to all occupancies, the definition from the more broad NFPA 30 should be used.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Retain current definition for Aboveground Storage Tank from NFPA 30A as it only applies to Chapter 28. 2. Add Definition for Aboveground tank from NFPA 30, 1.6.43.1 to read: Aboveground Tank. A tank that is installed above grade, at grade, or be-low grade without backfill. (30: 1.6.43.1)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with using extracts of definitions from other NFPA documents provided the term is defined in the NFPA National Fire Codes set.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #78)1-105-(2-1.8 Alarm) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John J. Hawley, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Alarm. A warning of (fire) danger. SUBSTANTIATION: I believe that alarms could be used to signal dan-gers from other than fire.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Replace the definition for Alarm that was extracted from NFPA 72, and replace with submitter’s recommended definition to read: 2.1.8 Alarm. A warning of danger.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the sub-mitter’s proposed text and removed the existing definition for alarm in the NFPA 12 UFC Preprint.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #418)1-106-(2-1.23 Basement) : Reject SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Coordinate the definition of a basement with NFPA 5000 which currently has a different definition. SUBSTANTIATION: The definition of a basement in NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code needs to be the same as the definition in NFPA 5000.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the NFPA 1 definition for basement is clearer than the definition proposed in NFPA 5000. The Building Code definition for basement does not address full stories below grade.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: Correlation meeting needs to occur.

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(Log #200)1-107-(2-1.32 Carts and Trucks (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Add new definition 1.2.1.32 and renumber re-maining definitions as follows: 1.2.1.32 Carts and trucks - Hand operated carts and trucks used in trans-port hazardous materials within facilities. SUBSTANTIATION: This definition is needed to differentiate hand-operated carts and trucks from powered industrial forklift trucks. Fork lift trucks typically carry more than one contained (drum) and typically do not have built-in spill containment. And other protection as required by 1.30.1.20.3.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Delete 34.1.20 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and do not make the change proposed by the submitter.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This action by the Committee accom-plishes the submitter’s intent. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #27)1-108-(2-1.46) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the definition. SUBSTANTIATION: The definition is not needed as irritants have been deleted from the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #135)1-109-(2-1.46) : Accept SUBMITTER: Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Change reference from NFPA 31A, 1-2 to NFPA 30, 1.6.9.1. The text of the definition remains unchanged. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 30 should be used as the source document for flammable/combustible liquid container definitions.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: KRAUS: Change to Accept in Principle. The standard for containers in NFPA definitions should be used. See Proposal 1-87 (Log# CP1) for NFPA 1 committee action to use standard definitons.

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(Log #308)1-110-(2-1.61 Consumer Fireworks) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: A-2-1.61 Consumer Fireworks. Consumer fireworks contain limited quantities of pyrotechnic composition per unit and do not pose a mass ex-plosion hazard where stored. Therefore, they are not required to be stored in a magazine. Consumer fireworks are normally classed as Explosives, 1.4G and de-scribed as Fireworks, UN 0336 by the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). (See Appendix C of NFPA 1124.) (1124:A-1-4) SUBSTANTIATION: This revision completes the extent of the extracted text from NFPA 1124 and also provides the code user with additional guid-ance (reference information) on what constitute consumer fireworks as described in Appendix C of NFPA 1124.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1

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(Log #297)1-111-(2-1.61 Consumer Fireworks and 2-1.106.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Delete the definition for Consumer Fireworks in Section 2-1.61 and relocate the text of Annex A Section A-2-1.61 to a new Annex A Section A-2-1.106.1. Revise the definition for Consumer Fireworks in Section 2-1.106.1 as fol-lows: 2-1.106.1* Consumer Fireworks. Any small fireworks device designed primarily to produce visible effects by combustion or deflagration that complies with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regula-tions of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as set forth in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 and 1507. Some small devices designed to produce audible effects are included, such as whistling devices, ground devices containing 0.8 grains (50 mg) (0.002 g) or less of explosive composition (salute powder), and aerial devices containing 2 grains (130 mg) (0.005 g) or less of explosive composition (salute powder) per explosive unit. Consumer fireworks are normally classed as Explosives, 1.4G and described as Fireworks, UN0336 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Various categories of consumer fireworks devices are enumerated in Ap-pendix E of NFPA 1123. (1124: 1-4) SUBSTANTIATION: To eliminate a duplicate definition for “Consumer Fireworks” and to be consistent with the text in NFPA 1124-1998 for the definition for “Consumer Fireworks” since this is extracted text.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #11)1-112-(2-1.65 Control Area) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: Control Area. A designated area, either indoors or outdoors, within which limited quantities of hazardous materials are allowed to be stored, used, handled or dispensed. SUBSTANTIATION: Revises the definition to clarify the intended mean-ing.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise definition for 2.1.65 Control Area to read: 2.1.65 Control Area. A designated area, either indoors or outdoors, within which maximum allowable quantitities (MAQ) of hazardous materials are allowed to be stored, used, handled or dispensed.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates terminology that is defined in the Code for use in handling hazardous ma-terials.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #141)1-113-(2-1.85 Emergency Egress Opening) : Reject SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Emergency Egress Opening: In residential sleeping rooms or sleeping areas, an exterior window below the 4th floor or door which serves as a means of escape or a means of access for rescue in the event of fire or other emergency. SUBSTANTIATION: This language would define the egress openings for emergency escape, the definition is consistent with most building and fire codes now in circulation, and it would serve as the basis for the new 4-11 as it is being proposed.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this defini-tion is not consistent with terminology extracted in the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print. Secondary means of escape is the defined term used in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-114 (Log #142).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: BLEHSCHMIDT: The committee statement refers to the term “Second-ary Means of Escape” as the term used in Life Safety 101. The term used in 101 to describe window access in 101-7.2.8.3.2 and in definitions 101-3.3.54 is Emergency Access Opening, and in the UFC Section 1206 as Emergency Escape. Although the recommendation was rejected, it is wise to refine the term to one universal reference understood by all users of the code.

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(Log #142)1-114-(2-1.85 Emergency Egress Openings) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 4-11 Emergency Egress Openings 4-11.1 Emergency escape windows or doors as provided for in sleeping areas shall be maintained in good working order and kept free from any obstruction, including bars, grates, grills or similar devices which would prohibit or inhibit egress. 4-11.2 Security bars, grates, grills or similar devices shall be allowed pro-vided that such devices be equipped with approved (in accordance with UL Subject Bulletin 2326, Appendix B) released mechanisms which are releas-able from the inside without the use of a key, special knowledge, or force greater than which it takes for normal operation of the door or window. Such sleeping areas are required to have smoke detection present. 4-11.3 In sleeping areas occupied for hire (hotels, motels, rooming houses) and dormitories emergency escape windows shall be readily identifiable from the inside by reflective stripe identifying the EMERGENCY ESCAPE window with red 1 inch letters. When equipped with security bars, grates, grills, or similar devices these sleeping areas must provide explanatory lit-erature on the operation of these devices. SUBSTANTIATION: All major fire codes in recent past as well as build-ing codes have reflected language similar to the submitted language. Each year several fire deaths and injuries occur as a direct result of these devices and the lack of release devices. The NFPA Center for High Risk Research, has been studying this dilemma for several years and played a major role in the development of the UL Subject Bulletin identified within the text. Further, The Life Safety code handbook has included within its 8th edition supplement 7 which deals directly on the issue addressed within this text.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new 4.1.9.7 Secondary Means of Escape in the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print to read: 4.1.9.7 Secondary Means of Escape. 4-1.9.7.1 Secondary means of escape shall comply with NFPA 101. 4-1.9.7.2* Where approved on secondary means of egress, security bars, grates, grills or similar devices shall be equipped with approved released mechanisms which are releasable from the inside without the use of a tool, key, special knowledge, or force greater than which it takes for normal operation of the door or window. Such sleeping areas are required to have smoke detection present. A.4.1.9.7.2 For guidance in releasing mechanisms for security bars, grates and similar devices see UL Subject Bulletin 2326, Appendix B.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the submitter’s proposed text and added it as a new section 4.1.9.7 titled Secondary Means of Escape. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #338)1-115-(2-1.86 Excess Flow Control) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 2-1.86 to read as follows: Excess Flow Control is a fail-safe system or other approved means de-signed to shutoff flow due to a rupture in pressurized piping systems. SUBSTANTIATION: By adding the text “or other approved means,” the code becomes more performance oriented and provides a jurisdiction with the authority to accept the best possible solution to controlling a leak in the event of a pipe rupture. Automatically or indiscriminately shutting-off a pipe in the event of a rupture, which is the implied intent of this definition, is not always the best course of action. For example, at facilities where gases are produced, indiscriminately shutting-off a roptured pipe could lead to a series of more catastrophic could lead to a series of more catastrophic events such as a failure of a process vessel or a dangerous chemical reaction. At facilities where gases are produced, as opposed to those where gases

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(Log #298)1-116-(2-1.106 Fireworks) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 2-1.106 Fireworks. Any composition or device for the purpose of produc-ing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, or detonation, and that meets the definition of Consumer Fire-works or Display Fireworks as set forth in this code. Exception No. 1:*Toy caps for use in toy pistols, toy canes, or toy guns, and novelties and trick noisemakers as enumerated in Appendix E of NFPA 1123 are shall not be considered as to be fireworks. (See Appendix C of NFPA 1124.) Exception No. 2: * Model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold, and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models shall are not be considered to be as fireworks. (See NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry.) (1124:1-4) SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the text in NFPA 1124-1998 for the definition for “Fireworks” since this is extracted text.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #299)1-117-(2-1.106.2 Display Fireworks) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 2-1.106.2 *Display Fireworks. Large fireworks articles devices intended for use in fireworks displays that are presented in conformance with the provisions of this code. These devices are designed to produce visible or audible effects for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. This The term “display fireworks,” as used in this code, includes, but is not limited to, salutes containing more than 2 grains (130 mg) of explosive composition (salute powder), aerial shells containing more than 60 g (2.1 oz) of total pyrotechnic and explosive composition, and other display pieces that exceed the limits for classification as consumer fire-works. (1124: 1-4) to be used in A-2-106.2 Display Fireworks. Display fireworks displays; larger devices of similar construction and chemical composition that are classed as Explo-sives, 1.3G and described as Fireworks, UN0335 by the U. S. Department of Transportation; and other devices that produce visible or audible effects for entertainment purposes that are classed as Explosives, 1.3G,1.4G, or 1.4S and described as Article, Pyrotechnic by the U. S. Department of Transpor-tation. (U. S. DOT). (See Appendix C of NFPA 1124.) (1124: A-1-4) SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the text in NFPA 1124-1998 for the definition for “Display Fireworks” since this is extracted text.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #356)1-118-(2-1.121 High Hazard) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 2-1.121 to read as follows: 2-1.121.1* High Hazard. High hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with extreme rapidity or from which explosions are likely. (For means of egress requirements, see Section 7.11 of NFPA 101.) (101:6.2.2.4) 2-1.121.1 High Hazard. High hazard contents shall include materials de-fined as hazardous materials in Chapter 3, whether stored, used or handled. 2-1.121.1.1 High Hazard Level 1 Contents. High Hazard Level 1 contents shall include materials that present a detonation hazard, including but not be limited to: Explosives Organic peroxides, unclassified detonable Oxidizers, Class 4 Pyrophoric materials, detonable Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3 detonable, and Class 4 2-1.121.1.2 High Hazard Level 2 Contents. High Hazard Level 2 contents shall include materials that present a deflagration hazard or a hazard from accelerated burning, including but not be limited to : Class I, II or III-A flammable or combustible liquids which are used or stored in normally open containers or systems, or in closed containers or systems pressurized at more than 15 pounds per square inch (103.3kPa) gage Combustible dusts stored, used or generated in a manner creating a severe fire or explosion hazard Flammable gases and flammable cryogenic liquids Organic peroxides, Class I Oxidizers, Class 3 which are used or stored in normally open containers or systems, or in closed containers or systems pressurized at more than 15 pounds per square inch (103.2kPa) gage Pyrophoric materials, non detonable Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 3, non detonable Water Reactive materials, Class 3 2-1.121.1.3 High Hazard Level 3 Contents. High Hazard Level 3 contents shall include materials that readily support combustion or present a physi-cal hazard, including but not be limited to: Aerosols, Level 2 and Level 3 Class I, II or III-A flammable or combustible liquids which are used or stored in normally closed containers or systems pressurized at less that 15 pounds per square inch (103.4kPa) gage Consumer fireworks, I.4G Flammable solids, other than dusts classified as High Hazard Level 2, stored, used or generated in a manner creating a high fire hazard Organic peroxides, Class II and Class III Oxidizers, Class 2; Oxidizers, Class 3 which are used or stored in nor-mally closed containers or systems pressurized at less that 15 pounds per square inch (103.4 kPa) gage Oxidizing gases and oxidizing cryogenic liquids Unstable (reactive) materials, Class 2 Water-reactive materials, Class 2 2-1.121.1.4 High Hazard Level 4 Contents. High Hazard Level 4 contents shall include materials that are acute health hazards, including but not be limited to: Corrosives Highly toxic materials Toxic materials 2-1.121.1.5 High Hazard Level 5 Contents. High Hazard Level 5 contents shall include hazardous production materials (HPM) used in the fabrication of semiconductors or semiconductor research and development. ALSO: Make needed modifications throughout NFPA 1-UFC to correlate with these new definitions. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed definition is extracted from the ROP draft of NFPA 5000, and it is proposed as a replacement for the prior High Hazard Contents definition found in NFPA 101. This definition should be shown as extracted from NFPA 5000 and correlated with the final version of that document when it is complete.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-119-(2-1.121.1 High Hazard) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Clark D. Shepard, Exxon Research and Engineering Co.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 2-1.121.1* High Hazard. High hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with extreme rapidity or from which explosions are likely and the volumes of material handled would limit the means of egress. (For means of egress requirements, see Section 7.11 of NFPA 101.) (101: 6.2.2.4) SUBSTANTIATION: The different hazard occupancies relate to means of egress criteria. The definition for High Hazard is vague and interpreta-tion is subjective. A statement in the main paragraph or appendix should provide guidance that outlines a flammable liquid volume that must be exceeded before the occupancy is categorized as High Hazard. An example of an operation is a pilot plant where handling small volumes of flammable liquids is common but the volumes are small such as not to limit the means of egress.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 118 (Log # 356).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #160)1-120-(2-1.123) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: (Delete) Hazardous material are those chemicals or substances which are physical hazards or health hazards as defined and classified in Chapter 34 whether the materials are in usable or waste condition. (Substitute) Hazardous Material or Hazardous Chemical. Material pre-senting dangers beyond the fire problems relating to flash point and boiling point. These dangers can arise from but are not limited to toxicity, reactiv-ity instability or corrosion (30:1.6.19). SUBSTANTIATION: The current 2.1.123 definition is not an extracted definition but is new to this code and is different than the definition in NFPA 30 1.6.19 for hazardous materials and chemicals, which is the proper definition to be used. The definition used is more restrictive than the definition in NFPA 30 as it only covers chemicals and substances listed in Chapter 34 whereas the NFPA 30 definition covers all materials and chemicals (including those not listed in Chapter 34) meeting the definition.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Add Physical Hazard Material definition (2.1.187) extracted from NFPA 5000. 2. Add Health Hazard Material definition (2-1.x) extracted from NFPA 5000.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee added two definitions ex-tracted from NFPA 5000 that were used in definition 2.1.123 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to accomplish the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #25)1-121-(2-1.143) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 2-1.143 Inert Gases are argon, helium, krypton, neon, nitrogen and xenon. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial in nature.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #240)1-122-(2-1.146 ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: Delete the following text: 2-1.146 Irritant is a chemical which is not corrosive, but which causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact. A chemical is a skin irritant if, when tested on the intact skin of

albino rabbits by the methods of 16 C.F.R. 1500.41 for four hours exposure or by other appropriate techniques, it results in an empirical score of 5 or more. A chemical is an eye irritant if so determined under the procedure listed in 16 C.F.R. 1500.42. or other approved techiques. SUBSTANTIATION: This definition is not needed since reference to ir-ritants was removed for Chapter 34.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #159)1-123-(2-1.149) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Add (30: 1.6.26) to end of definition. SUBSTANTIATION: This will provide the proper paragraph from which the definition was extracted.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #162)1-124-(2-1.183 Permit) : Reject SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Permit: A document issued by the authority having jurisdiction, by a permit authorization individual or by a qualified person for the purpose of authorizing performance of a specified activity. (see Chapter 18, NFPA 51B and NFPA 326) SUBSTANTIATION: As written, the definition would only allow permits to be issued by AHJs. This would conflict with NFPA 52B, which provides for hot work permits to be issued by “permit authorizing individuals and qualified persons” and NFPA 326, which provides for entry permits to be issued by “qualified individuals”. Also as written, the definition would conflict with Chapter 18: 2.3.2. In addition, OSHA and other federal stan-dards and regulations as well as numerous industry standards referenced in NFPA codes and standards provide for permit issuance by qualified per-sons. The proposed change would accommodate all permit issuance.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that as proposed by the submitter, the definition would be too limiting. All permits need to be issued by the authority having jurisdiction. They may issue a facility a permit for hot work and permit other onsite individuals the ability to issue permits in the facility based on policies and procedures established by the authority having jurisdiction.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #77)1-125-(2-1.189) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John J. Hawley, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Need to add a definition or indicate “reserved”. SUBSTANTIATION: No definition given - same holds true for Para-graphs 2-1.190 and 2-1.162.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 126 (Log #161).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #161)1-126-(2-1.189 Portable Tank) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: Portable Tank: Any closed vessel having a liquid capacity over 60 US gal (227L) and not intended for fixed installation. This includes intermediate bulk containers (IBC) as defined and regulated by the US Department of transportation (30:1.6.43.5).

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(Log #287)1-127-(2-1.200 Rack) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 2-1.200 Rack*. Any combination of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal members that supports stored materials. Some rack structures use solid wood shelves. Racks shall be permitted to be fixed, portable, or moveable [see A-5-3(a)(1) through A-5-3.1(c)(4), A-5-3.1(d), and A-5-3.1(f)]. Loading shall be permitted to be either manual, using lift trucks, stacker cranes, or hand placement, or automatic, using machine-controlled storage and retrieval systems (230; 1-4). SUBSTANTIATION: The reference to figures are not contained in Appendix A Explanatory Material, therefore this reference guide is not applicable. The references are directly related to the figures contained in NFPA 230 Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage. Since that standard is currently referenced multiple times in Chapters 7 and 8 of the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint I would submit that the additional references in the definitions section will not provide any greater information or aware-ness to reader. Therefore, I would recommend that the references to the figures be deleted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise definition of Rack* in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 2.1.200 Rack*. Any combination of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal members that supports stored materials. Some rack structures use solid wood shelves. Racks shall be permitted to be fixed, portable, or moveable [see figures A-5-3.1(a)(1) through A-5-3.1(c)(4), A-5-3.1(d), and A-5-3.1(f) of NFPA 230]. Loading shall be permitted to be either manual, using lift trucks, stacker cranes, or hand placement, or automatic, using machine-controlled storage and retrieval systems (230: 1-4).COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with using extracts of definitions from other NFPA documents as the term is defined in the NFPA National Fire Codes set.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #334)1-128-(2-1.200 Rack) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 2-1.200 Rack*. Any combination of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal members that supports stored materials. Some rack structures use solid wood shelves. Racks shall be permitted to be fixed, portable, or moveable [see A-5-3(a)(1) through A-5-3.1(c) 4, A-5-3.1(d), and A-5-3.1(f)]. Loading shall be permitted to be either manual, using lift trucks, stacker cranes, or hand placement, or automatic, using machine-controlled storage and retrieval systems (230; 1-4). SUBSTANTIATION: The reference to figures are not contained in Appendix A Explanatory Material, therefore this reference guide is not applicable, The references are directly related to the figures contained in NFPA 230 Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage. Since that standard is currently referenced multiple times in Chapters 7 and 8 of the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint I would submit that the additional references in the definitions section will not provide any greater information or aware-ness to reader. Therefore, I would recommend that the references to the figures be deleted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-127 (Log #287).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #136)1-129-(2-1.214) : Accept SUBMITTER: Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete current wording and replace with word-ing extracted from NFPA 30, 1.6.43.7.

SUBSTANTIATION: The current definition in 2-1.214 was taken from NFPA 30, 1996. That definition was revised in NFPA 30, 2000.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #319)1-130-(2-1.217 Service Stations, Automotive Service Station, Fleet Vehicle Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility (New), Marine Service Station, Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Located Inside a Building (New) and A-2.1.217.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30A-2000RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 2-1.217 Service Stations. Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities. 2-1.217.1 Automotive Service Station Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility. That portion of a property where liquids used as motor fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or marine craft or into approved containers, including all equipment used in connection therewith. and shall include any facilities for the sale and service of tires, batteries, and accessories. This occupancy designation shall also apply to buildings, or portions of buildings, used for lubrication, inspection, and minor automotive maintenance work, such as tune-ups and brake system repairs. Major automotive repairs, painting, and body and fender work are excluded. (30A:1-2 3-1.15) 2-1.217.2 Fleet Vehicle Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility. A motor fuel dis-pensing facility at a commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufactur-ing property where motor fuels are dispensed into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles that are used in connection with the business or operation of that property by persons within the employ of such business or operation. (30A: 3.1.15.1) 2-1.217.23 Marine Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Service Station. That portion of a property where liquids used as fuels are stored and dispensed from equipment on A motor fuel dispensing facility at or adjacent to shore, a piers, a wharf ves, or a floating docks where motor fuels are dispensed into the fuel tanks of self-propelled marine craft and shall include all facili-ties used in connection therewith. (30A: 1-2 3.1.15.2) 2-1.217.4* Service Station Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Located Inside a Buildings. That portion of an automotive service station a motor fuel dispensing facility located within the perimeter of a building or building structure that also contains other occupancies. (30A:3.1.15.3) A-2-1.217.4 Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility Located Inside a Building. The service station shall be permitted to motor fuel dispensing facility can be either enclosed or partially enclosed by the building walls, floors, ceil-ings, or partitions or can shall be permitted to be open to the outside. The service station motor fuel dispensing area shall mean is that area of the ser-vice station required for dispensing of fuels to motor vehicles. Dispensing of fuel at manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations is not included within this definition. (30A: 1-2 A.3.1.15.3) SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the 2000 edition of NFPA 30A using extracted text.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #30)1-131-(2-1.237) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the definition. SUBSTANTIATION: The definition is not needed an is confusing with storage occupancy definition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #137)1-132-(2-1.240) : Accept SUBMITTER: Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete current wording and replace with word-ing extracted from NFPA 30, 2.3.4.1 (Errata): “A storage tank building shall mean a three-dimensional space that is enclosed by a roof and a wall that covers more than one-half of the possible area of the sides of the space, is of sufficient size to allow entry by person-nel, will likely limit the dissipation of heat or dispersion of vapors, and restricts access for fire fighting.“

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(Log #144)1-133-(2-1.252 Unsecured Buildings) : Reject SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Unsecured buildings, any multifamily or commercial building that is not occupied for more than sixty consecutive days by any person who has a legal ownership or possessory interest in said building, or (2) any building which exhibits or deteriorated windows, doors, walls or a roof which will fail to prevent the entry of a trespasser. SUBSTANTIATION: The addition of this definition defines an unsecured building differently than a vacant building in order to identify an increased degree of hazard to both the public and fire fighting personnel.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that since the term is not used in the text, there is no need to add a definition to the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #247)1-134-(2-2.1 Aboveground Storage Tank) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Clark D. Shepard, Exxon Research and Engineering Co.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Aboveground Storage Tank designed for Automotive and Marine Service Stations. A horizontal or vertical tank that is listed and intended for fixed installation, without backfill, above or below grade, and is used within the scope of its approval or listing (30A: 1-2) SUBSTANTIATION: The definition of aboveground/atmospheric tanks in NFPA 30A and 30 differ in the design and construction requirements. Atmospheric tanks as outlined in Chapter 2 of NFPA 30 can be constructed to API specifications in addition to UL specifications. As the result, the above wording focuses the definition for aboveground storage tanks as those found at service stations.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-104 (Log #134).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #390)1-135-(Chapter 3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Relocate the “General Provisions” in the Pre-print; as appropriate.SUBSTANTIATION: Wherever they do belong, it is not in Chapter 3.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: No specific recommendation was pro-vided by the submitter.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #441)1-136-(Chapter 3 Definitions) : Reject SUBMITTER: Charles Weeth, Skyrockers of La Crosse, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 3 Definitions as follows: Utilize the following definitions accompanying annex materials from NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fire-works, 1998 edition and NFPA 1125, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors, 1995 edition: Barricade Explosives Fireworks

Consumer Fireworks Display Fireworks Inhabited Building Magazine Mechanical building Nonprocess building Process building Public conveyance Pyrotechnic articles Railway Rocket motor Model rocket motor High power rocket motor Hybrid rocket motor Storage building Unoccupied Building Also use any other definitions that may be needed to clarify the different products, buildings, areas or structures used in the code.SUBSTANTIATION: The definitions from NFPA 1124 and 1125 are based on the federal statutes and regulations, which establish how fire-works, pyrotechnic articles and rocket motors are classified, and how the process and non-process buildings, magazines and other buildings and structures at a manufacturing or distribution facility are to be constructed and placed in relationship to other buildings and public conveyances. The code should not only reference these two documents, but also use these definitions in order to differentiate these products and these buildings from other products and other types of buildings and structures. Existing fire prevention codes often are in conflict with the federal regulations when it comes to these products and the buildings and structures they are manufac-tured, worked, stored and distributed in.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter’s proposed list of terms are not used in document, with the exception of Consumer Fireworks and Display Fireworks. Those definitions were modified by Committee Action and Statements on other NFPA 1 proposals. The Committee believes that it is necessary only to extract those definitions for terms used in the Code. See Proposals 1-111; 1-116; 1-110 (Logs #297; 298; 308).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #46)1-137-(3-1.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 3-1.1 and renumber the remaining: 3-1.1 No person shall knowingly maintain a fire hazard. SUBSTANTIATION: A general statement is needed to prevent individu-als from maintaining a fire hazard.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes this was an un-realistic unenforceable requirement and does not support its addition into the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #1)1-138-(3-1.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Northeastern Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 3-1.4 and renumber the remaining sections to read: The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to prohibit any or all open flames or other sources of ignition where circumstances make such conditions hazardous. SUBSTANTIATION:There are many times where open flames or other sources of ignition are used that would endanger people or property this would permit the ahj to make that determination and prevent their use.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new 3.1.4 to the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and renumber the remaining sections to read: 3.1.4 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to prohibit any or all open flames or other sources of ignition where circumstances make such conditions hazardous.

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(Log #81)1-139-(3-1.4 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 3-1.4 and renumber the remaining. 3-1.4 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to prohibit any or all open flames or other sources of ignition where circumstances make such conditions hazardous. SUBSTANTIATION: A general statement is needed to prohibit open flames when they could produce a hazardous condition.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-138 (Log #1).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #279)1-140-(3-2.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Reword Section 3-2.1 by deleting reference to Chapter 8 of this Code or delete the entire Section as extracted material. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 3-2.1 is an incorrect extract because Sec-tion 4.7.1 of NFPA 101 does not contain a reference to Chapter 8 of the Fire Prevention Code. Chapter 8 of the Fire Prevention Code only contains extracted material from NFPA 101.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that extracted text has been changed as permitted by the NFPA Extract Policy and the Manual of Style to add a correct reference for a Code user.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #280)1-141-(3-2.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Reword Section 3-2.2 by deleting reference to Chapter 8 of this Code or delete the entire Section as extracted material. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 3-2.2 is an incorrect extract because Sec-tion 4.7.2 of NFPA 101 does not contain a reference to Chapter 8 of the Fire Prevention Code. Chapter 8 of the Fire Prevention Code only contains extracted material from NFPA 101.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that extracted text has been changed as permitted by the NFPA Extract Policy and the Manual of Style to add a correct reference for a Code user.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #369)1-142-(3-2.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add language at the end of the existing sentence of Paragraph 3-2.3: Competency must be demonstrated by individually being certified as Certified Fire Protection Specialist or Certified Fire Inspectors for the fol-lowing occupancies: a. Assembly occupancies which require crowd managers. b. Health Care occupancies. c. Detention and correction Occupancies; Use Condition II, Use Condi-tion III, Use Condition IV, or Use Condition V. d. Hotels and Dormitories. e. High-Rises with a total occupant load greater than 1,000.

f. Any occupancy based on a performance-based design. Exception: The authority having jurisdiction can accept an alternative certification which demonstrates competency. SUBSTANTIATION: Due to the increasing complexity of fire and build-ing codes it is increasingly difficult for personnel without some specialized training or knowledge to act in a “competent” manner regarding building fire safety and fire drills. For occupancies with a higher than average life risk or higher than average complexity the competency of the person charged with insuring the safety of building occupants should be demon-strated. The exception would recognize the many certifications that al-ready exist around the country for personnel who perform these functions. Without defining competency it is reasonable to assume that many people given this responsibility will not be competent.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposed change to 3.2.3 affects an extract from NFPA 101 (4.7.3) that cannot be changed. The Committee sug-gests that the submitter submit the text to NFPA 101 for consideration.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #65)1-143-(3-3.x (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 3-3.x The owner shall provide floor plans to the fire department in a manner approved by the ahj and the fire department. SUBSTANTIATION: The fire department and ahj need floor plans for inspection and pre fire planning purposes. The manner should be approved by the ahj or fd i.e. electronic file, paper or other means as required by the ahj.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add the submitter’s proposed text as a new 3.3.3and renumber the remain-ing sections of the chapter to read: 3.3.3 The owner shall provide floor plans to the fire department in a man-ner approved by the authority having jurisdiction and the fire department.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the submit-ter’s proposed text has merit and added it into the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint as a new requirement.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #274)1-144-(3-3.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Section 3-3.1 is an incomplete Section and poorly worded. The Section needs to be rewritten. SUBSTANTIATION: The Section is incomplete and is missing reference to specific Chapters.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle In 3.3.1 of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint, replace the word “Chapters...” with “Chapter 8”.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee added the correct refer-ence chapter to the incomplete section reference.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #28)1-145-(3-4 and 3-4.1 Exception) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-4 Open Outdoor Fires, Incinerators, and Outdoor Commercial Fire-places. 3-4.1 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. Exception: Cooking and recreational fires. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed change is editorial in nature and makes the wording consistent throughout the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-146-(3-4.7) : Accept SUBMITTER: Northeastern Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: For other than one- and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, gas fired grill, charcoal grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any over-hanging portion or within 10 ft of any structure. Listed electric ranges, grills, or similar electrical apparatus shall be permitted. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies which units should be prohibited from use in multifamily dwellings. They are also a fire hazard.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #29)1-147-(3-4.7) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-4.7 No solid fuel charcoal burners shall be kindled or maintained on combustible balconies or within 10 ft (3 m), vertically or horizontally, of combustible patios or balconies on ground floors. Exception: Single-family dwellings. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed language better clarifies the type of fire and fuel that should be prohibited from balconies and patios. Also clarifies where to measure the 10 ft.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 146 (Log #2).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #203)1-148-(3-4.9, 3-4.10 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Delete text to read as follows: 3-4.9 Every commercial incinerator and commercial barbecue fireplace shall be equipped and maintained with a spark arrestor and shall be main-tained in good condition, working order, and repair at all times. Add text to read as follows: 3-4.9.1 Free-standing noncommercial incinerators not connected to buildings shall be in accordance with Section 3-4.9 Incinerators shall be in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Me-chanical codes. 3-4.9.2 Free-standing incinerators shall be constructed of concrete or masonry and shall have a completely enclosed combustion chamber. Incin-erators shall be equipped with a permanently attached spark arrester. The spark arrester shall be constructed of iron, heavy wire mesh or other non-combustible material with openings not larger than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm). 3-4.9.3 Free-standing incinerators shall not be located within 10 ft (3048 mm) of combustible walls, roofs or other combustible material; buildings openings; or property lines. Incinerators shall not be located within 5 ft (1524 mm) of noncombustible buildings or structures. Chimney stacks shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Code. 3-4.9.4 Incinerators shall be maintained in good condition at all times. 3-4.10 Commercial barbecue Pits. 3-4.10.1 Barbecue pits used for commercial cooking operations in build-ings shall be constructed as commercial food heat-processing equipment in accordance with the Building Code. See also Chapter 13. 3-4.10.2 Barbecue pits in outdoor locations shall be constructed of con-crete or approved noncombustible materials 3-4.10.3 Barbecue pits outside of buildings shall not be located within 10 ft (3048 mm) of combustible walls or roofs or other combustible material. 3-4.10.4 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided for commercial bar-becue pits in accordance with Section 7-6. Renumber 3-4.10 to 3-4.11 SUBSTANTIATION: Currently there is nothing in the draft that covers the construction of incinerators and barbecue pits construction. Also not covered is the location of the incinerators and barbecue pits. This material will assist the code user with consistent requirements for incinerators and barbecue pits.COMMITTEE ACTION:Reject

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee did not support the ad-dition of the submitter’s proposed text because the term “barbecue pit” has no size limits or clearance requirements. The submitter made reference to unspecified building and mechanical codes which is not consistent with the NFPA Manual of Style and other sections of the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #267)1-149-(3-4.10) : Accept SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete text as follows: “...if determined that the smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding properties or SUBSTANTIATION: It should not be the responsibility of the fire service to regulate safe fires just because someone may think it is offensive. Also, I don’t believe the fire service is qualified to determine if a fire is offensive, whatever that means, versus whether a fire constitutes a hazard.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #359)1-150-(3-4.10) : Reject SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: 3-4.10 Discontinuance. The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to require any fire to be immediately discontinued if determined that the smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of the surrounding properties or if the fire is determined to constitute a hazardous condition. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 3-4.4 already provides the AHJ with the ability to prohibit unsafe fires. Prohibiting fires that create smoke that is “offensive to occupants” is difficult to quantify, and could conceivably pro-hibit safe operations such as those involving tar kettles. This also does not appear to be an existing UFC requirement.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes the AHJ needs this provision as there are times that the AHJ gets called upon to abate of-fensive smoke emissions and without the provision, there would be nothing that could be done.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #421)1-151-(3-5) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise section to include requirements proposed for Section 7-4.1.2 of NFPA 5000 regarding Fire Department Access. SUBSTANTIATION: Committee Proposal 1007 for NFPA 5000 includes requirements for fire department access which were determined to be ap-propriate for newly constructed buildings and impact the allowable height and compartment area of buildings. The provisions in NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code should be similar at least for new buildings.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP24)1-152-(3-5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Delete existing text for 3-5 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and replace with: 3.5 Fire Department Access. 3.5.1 General. Fire department access roads shall be provided and main-tained in accordance with this section. 3.5.2 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. 3.5.2.1 Required Access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAin accordance with this section for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or relocated. Exception No. 1: When there are not more than two one- and two-family dwellings or private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural buildings, the requirements of Sections 3.5.2.1 and 3.5.2.2 shall be permitted to be modi-fied by the authority having jurisdiction. Exception No. 2: When access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to require additional fire protection. 3.5.2.1.1 Access to Buildings. A fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 50 ft (15 m) of a single exterior door providing access to the interior of the building. (NFPA 5000) 3-5.2.1.2 Additional Requirements. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located not more than 150 ft (46 m) from fire apparatus access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exception: When buildings are protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, the distance shall be permitted to be increased to 450 ft (137 m). 3.5.2.1.3 More than one fire apparatus road shall be provided when it is determined by the authority having jurisdiction that access by a single road might be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic con-ditions or other factors that could limit access. 3.5.2.2 Specifications. 3.5.2.2.1 Dimensions. 3.5.2.2.1.1 Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 ft 6 in. (4.1 m). Exception: Vertical clearance shall be permitted to be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. 3.5.2.2.1.2 Vertical clearances or widths shall be increased when, vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to accommodate fire apparatus. 3.5.2.2.2 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and main-tained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. 3.5.2.2.3 Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be as approved. 3.5.2.2.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 ft (46 m) in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. 3.5.2.2.5 Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as part of a fire apparatus access road, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards. The bridge shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the authority having jurisdiction. 3.5.2.2.6 Grade. 3.5.2.2.6.1 The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not exceed the maximum approved. 3.5.2.2.6.2* The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire lane access shall not exceed 1 ft drop in 20 ft (0.3 m drop in 6 m) and the design limitations of the fire apparatus of the fire department subject to ap-proval by the authority having jurisdiction. A.3.5.2.2.6.2 The design limits of fire department apparatus should take into account mutual aid companies and other response agencies that may respond to emergencies. 3.5.2.2.7 Marking of fire apparatus access road or fire lane. When required by the authority having jurisdiction, approved signs or other approved no-tices shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads or fire lanes to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both. 3.5.2.2.8 Obstruction and control of fire apparatus access or fire lane. 3.5.2.2.8.1 General. The required width of a fire apparatus access road or fire lane shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of ve-hicles. Minimum required widths and clearances established under Section 3.5.2.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Entrances to roads, trails or other accessways which have been closed with gates and barriers in accordance with Section 3.5.2.2.8.2 shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles. 3.5.2.2.8.2 Closure of accessways. The authority having jurisdiction shall be authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys or highways. When required, gates and barricades shall be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways which have been closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by this Section shall not be trespassed upon or used unless authorized by the owner and the authority having jurisdiction. Exception No. 1: Public officers acting within their scope of duty. Locks, gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags or seals which have been installed by the fire department or by its order or under its control shall not be removed, unlocked, destroyed, tampered with or otherwise molested in any manner.

Exception No. 2: When authorized by the authority having jurisdiction or performed by public officers acting within their scope of duty. 2. Delete 3-7 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee replaced the existing text with revised text that incorporates fire lanes as a part of fire department access considerations.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #82)1-153-(3-5.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Delete and change to read: 3-5.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require and designate public or private fire lanes as deemed necessary for the efficient and effective op-eration of fire apparatus. SUBSTANTIATION: The current wording does not take into account all situations and is overly restrictive in determining the needs of fire depart-ment operations. The proposed wording gives greater flexibility in deter-mining fire lanes.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #256)1-154-(3-5.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Greg Rogers, Kitsap County Fire District 7/Rep. Washing-ton State Association of Fire MarshalsRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 3-5 Fire Lanes. 3-5.1 Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings when any portion of the building or any portion of an exterior wall is located that are set back more than 150 ft (46 m) from a public road as measured by an approved route around the building or facility. Fire lanes shall be provided for buildings exceeding 30 ft (9 m) in height and are set back over when any portion of the building is located more than 50 ft (15 m) from a public road. SUBSTANTIATION: This change provides better code language to be used instead of just using the word set back. By just using the word set back, it could be defined many different ways. For example, if the front of the building is set back 120 ft however, the rear of the building is actually 240 ft, from the road. Than some type or form of fire lanes should be pro-vided around the building for fire department operations.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #268)1-155-(3-5.1 Exception No. 2 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add a second exception to Section 3-5.1 as fol-lows: Exception No. 2: One and two family dwellings, farm buildings and small utility buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 3-5.1 currently requires all nonsprinklered buildings set back more than 150 feet from a public road to have fire lane access. Section 3-5.1 is not being enforced relative to single family homes, farm buildings, small utility buildings and in rural areas. In many rural areas even the public roads don’t qualify as a fire lane. For example, 75% of the road mileage in Vermont are dirt roads which don’t even qualify for fire lanes especially during “mud season.” In Virginia, many single family homes are on “pipe stem” private driveways that serve several homes which are set back more than 150 feet from a public way. The private driveways do not qualify as fire lanes. This is also true where farm buildings are lit-erally in the middle of the corn or wheat fields. The requirements in NFPA 1 should more accurately reflect real world practice.COMMITTEE ACTION:Reject

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(Log #60)1-156-(3-5.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-5.2 New fire lanes shall be not less than 24 ft (6 m) of unobstructed width, able to withstand live loads of fire apparatus, and have a minimum of 13 ft 6 in. (4.1 m) of vertical clear-ance. Existing fire lanes shall be not less than 20 ft (6 m) of unobstructed width, able to withstand live loads of fire apparatus, and have a minimum of 13 ft 6 in. (4.1 m) of vertical clearance. SUBSTANTIATION: New fire lanes should be a minimum of 24 feet wide to permit fire department operations and setup. The 24 foot require-ment permits two way traffic and fire department ladder setup. The 20 foot requirement for existing is consistent with the current requirements in NFPA 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide adequate technical substantiation to justify the increase in width to 24 ft for new fire lanes. See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: BLEHSCHMIDT: The proposal addresses new fire lane dimensions. Mentioned in the recommendation is the ability to withstand live loads of fire apparatus. Although the recommendation was rejected, a reference to live load should be accomplished by a measurable Gross Vehicle Weight.

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(Log #362)1-157-(3-5.5) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 3-5.5 to read as follows: 3-5.5 The gradient for fire lanes shall not exceed a maximum of 12 per-cent. the maximum approved. SUBSTANTIATION: This change is consistant with the 2000 UFC, Sec-tion 902.2.2.6. No justification was provided for including a 12% grade, which may or may not be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: BLEHSCHMIDT: The proposal makes reference to 3-5.5, maintenance of fire lanes, the recommendation deals with acceptable gradient of the lane. Since this has been considered for acceptance in principle by the committee, it may be proper to list it as 3-5.6 for example. The term “the maximum approved” may be clearer if followed by “by the authority having jurisdiction.”

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(Log #204)1-158-(3-5.5 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows: 3-5.5 The gradient for fire lanes shall not exceed a maximum of 12 per-cent. Exception: The provisions of this section shall be permitted to be modi-fied by the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: With geographic areas unable to meet a maximum gradient of 12 percent (California, Washington, Colorado i.e.). A juris-diction should be allowed to except sprinklers. I understand this can be considered as alternate materials and methods. However I do not believe it will be applied across the board in this manner. This should be important enough to be applied the same in all code areas.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #86)1-159-(3-5.6) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-5.6* The angle of approach and departure for any means of fire lane ac-cess shall not exceed 1 foot drop in 20 feet and the design limitations of the fire apparatus of the fire department subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction. Add an appendix note to read: The design limits of fire department ap-paratus should take into account mutual aid companies and other response agencies that may respond to emergencies. SUBSTANTIATION: The number of the angle provided is a highway standard used throughout the country. By adding this language a number is provided but also permits additional provisions when fire department ap-paratus requires other angles.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #31)1-160-(3-5.9) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-5.49 Fire lanes shall be marked with freestanding signs, or marked curbs, sidewalks, or other traffic surfaces that have the words FIRE LANE - NO PARKING painted in contrasting colors at a size and spacing ap-proved by the authority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies the existing wording and also permits the ahj when needed to require signs in multiple places based on conditions.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #205)1-161-(3-5.9 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: New text to read as follows: 3-5.9 Fire lanes shall be marked with freestanding signs or marked curbs, sidewalks, or other traffic surfaces that have the words painted in contrast-ing colors at a size and spacing approved by the authority having jurisdic-tion. SUBSTANTIATION: Different jurisdictions and State and local laws require different wording. This change will allow the local authority to approve the wording and the size and spacing. This improves the code lan-guage to be more user friendly for the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #47)1-162-(3-6 and A-3-6) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise 3-6 to read: 3-6 Access.* The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require an access control device to be assigned or installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure, area, gate, or premises is

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(Log #75)1-163-(3-6.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: 3-6.1 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The authority hav-ing jurisdiction may require gated subdivisions or developments to provide the fire department access through the use of remote transmitters, specific codes, key systems or other appropriate devices as determined by the au-thority having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Gated subdivision and commercial projects are becoming more prevalent. In order to address the problem of quick fire, emergency medical services and police access, the authority having juris-diction should have the authority to require a specific type of access that is appropriate to the operational needs within the jurisdiction. A common nu-meric doe, i.e. 911 is one example. A key lock system is a second example. Other departments have utilized remote transmitters with a common trans-mission code only for emergency vehicle access.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 164 (Log #253).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #253)1-164-(3-6.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add a definition in Chapter 3 as follows: 3-xx Key Access Box. An approved secure box, accessible by the author-ity having jurisdiction’s master key, containing entrance keys or other de-vices to gain access to a structure or area. Revise Section 4-6 as follows: 4-6 Access to Structures or Areas 3-6 4-6.1 Key Access Boxes. The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require an key access box to be installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult because of security. The access box shall be a type approved by the authority having jurisdiction and shall contain keys or other devices necessary to gain access as required by the authority having jurisdiction. The operator of the prem-ises shall immediately notify the authority having jurisdiction, and provide the new keys or other devices, any time a lock is changed or rekeyed and a key or other device to that lock is contained in the access box. 4-6.2 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The authority hav-ing jurisdiction shall have the authority to require fire department access be provided to gated subdivisions or developments through the use of an approved device or system. 4-6.3 Access Maintenance. The owner or occupant of a structure or area, with required fire department access as specified in 4-6.1 or 4-6.2, shall notify the authority having jurisdiction when the access is modified in a manner that may prevent fire department access. SUBSTANTIATION: Gated subdivision and commercial projects are becoming more prevalent. In order to address the problem of quick fire, emergency medical services and police access, the authority having juris-diction should have the authority to require a specific type of access that is appropriate to the operational needs within the jurisdiction. A common numeric code, i.e. 911, is one example. A key lock system is a second

example. Other departments have utilized remote transmitters with a com-mon transmission code only for emergency vehicle access. This submittal differs from my previous proposals adding a definition for Key Access Box and placing the maintenance requirements in a separate paragraph.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Add a definition for Access Box in Chapter 2 of the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print to read: 2-xx Key Access Box. An approved secure box, accessible by the author-ity having jurisdiction’s master key or control, containing entrance keys or other devices to gain access to a structure or area. 2. Revise Section 3-6 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 3-6 Access to Structures or Areas 3-6.1 Key Access Box(es). The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require an key access box(es) to be installed in an acces-sible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult be-cause of security. The access box shall be a type approved by the authority having jurisdiction and shall contain keys or other devices necessary to gain access as required by the authority having jurisdiction. The operator of the premises shall immediately notify the authority having jurisdiction, and provide the new keys or other devices, any time a lock is changed or rekeyed and a key or other device to that lock is contained in the access box. 3-6.2 Access to Gated Subdivisions or Developments. The authority hav-ing jurisdiction shall have the authority to require fire department access be provided to gated subdivisions or developments through the use of an approved device or system. 3.6.3 Access Maintenance. The owner or occupant of a structure or area, with required fire department access as specified in 3.6.1 or 3.6.2, shall notify the authority having jurisdiction when the access is modified in a manner that might prevent fire department access.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that it is neces-sary to recognize all types of access boxes not just key operated access boxes so they modified the proposed requirements to be consistent with that intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #361)1-165-(3-7) : Accept SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: Delete Text as follows: Section 3.7 Access Doors 3-7.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require access doors in accordance with this section. 3-7.2 Number of doors required. One or more access doors shall be pro-vided in each 100 lineal feet (30480 mm) of the exterior walls which face required access roadways. 3-7.3 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. Roll up doors shall not be used unless approved. 3-7.4 Locking devices Only approved locking devices shall be used. SUBSTANTIATION: No justification was provided for including these new provisions, which do not appear to be included in the 2000 UFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #414)1-166-(3-7) : Accept SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 3-7. SUBSTANTIATION: This section really does nothing. Access doors may be required by the AHJ and then specific door sizes are provided. Is fire department access meeting these requirements necessary or not? The issue is better addressed as part of a related proposal to include NFPA 5000 fire department access requirements into Section 3-5. Lastly, does the AHJ really want to approve the type of security device someone may provide on an exterior door as required in 3-7.4?COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-167-(3-7.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete the existing Section 3-7.2 and reword Section 3-7.1 Number of Doors Required. One or more access doors shall be provided in the exterior walls, at ground level, that face required access roadways. SUBSTANTIATION: If the Code is going to give the AHJ the authority and discretion to require access doors, then the Code should also give the AHJ the discretion as to distance between the doors. I cannot believe 100’ is a critical number if, in fact, the access doors may not be required. For example, a building may have exit discharge doors every 150’ to 200’ on the exterior wall which more than adequately satisfies the need for access doors.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-152 (Log #CP24).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #48)1-168-(3-8.3 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 3-8.3 and renumber the remaining: 3-8.3 Fire Fighter Building Safety Marking System 3-8.3.1 General 3-8.3.1.1 The fire fighter building safety marking system provides basic building information for fire fighters responding to the building or structure. 3-8.3.1.2 All buildings and structures, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall have the fire fighter building safety marking system installed in a location(s) approved by the fire department. 3-8.3.1.3 The fire fighter building safety marking system shall be readily visible from the street or fire lane or as approved by the fire department. 3-8.3.1.4 The fire fighter building safety marking system shall be made of a white reflective background with black letters of a durable material and per-manently affixed to the building or structure in an approved manner. 3-8.3.2 Sign 3-8.3.2.1 The fire fighter building safety marking system shall be a Maltese cross as shown in Figure 3-8.3.2.1

3-8.3.2.2 The size of the assigned ratings shall be in accordance with Table 3-8.3.2.2 or as approved by the fire department. 3-8.3.3 Ratings 3-8.3.3.1 Ratings shall be determined by the Construction Type, Hazards of Contents, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarms Systems, Occupancy/Life Safety, and Special Hazards in accordance with this section as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

Arrangement and order of hazard ratings—optional form of applicationDistance at which hazard ratings must be legible

Minimum size of hazard ratings required

50 ft (15.24 m) 1 in. (2.54 cm) 75 ft (22.86 m) 2 in. (5.08 cm)100 ft (30.48 m) 3 in. (7.62 cm)200 ft (60.96 m) 4 in. (10.16 cm)300 ft (91.44 m) 6 in. (15.24 cm

3-8.3.3.2 Construction Type. The construction type shall be rated by deter-mining its construction type and assigning the appropriate rating to the top of the Maltese cross.

1 – Fire Resistive Type I(443) and I(332) 2 – Noncombustible Type II(222) 3 – Ordinary Type II(111) and III(211) 4- Heavy Timber Type IV(2HH) 5 – Noncombustible(no ratings), Wood Frame Type II(000), III(200) and V(000)

T – Unprotected Truss Construction V – Unprotected Vertical Openings A. 3-8.3.3.2 Type I – Fire Resistive, Type II – Noncombustible, Type III – Ordinary, Type IV – Heavy Timber, Type V – Wood Frame. Arabic Numbers: First Arabic Number. Exterior bearing walls, Second Ara-bic Number. Columns, beams, girders, trusses and arches, supporting bearing walls, columns, or loads from more than one floor, Third Arabic Number. Floor construction. 3-8.3.3.3 Hazards of Contents. The hazards of contents shall be rated by determining its hazard and assigning the appropriate rating to the left of the Maltese cross.

1 – Low Hazard - Low hazard contents shall be classified as those of such low combustibility that no self-propagating fire therein can occur or where the quantity and/or combustibility of contents is low and fires with relatively low rates of heat release are expected.

2 – Ordinary Hazard - Ordinary hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable volume of smoke or where combustibility is low, quantity of combustibles is moderate, stockpiles of combustibles do not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m), and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected.

3 – Moderate Hazard - Moderate hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with moderate rapidity or to give off a considerable volume of smoke or where the quantity and combustibility of contents is moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12 ft (3.7 m), and fires with moderate to high rates of heat release are expected.

4 – High Hazard - High hazard contents shall be classified as those that are likely to burn with extreme rapidity or from which explosions are likely.

5 – Extra Hazard - Extra Hazard contents shall be classified as those where the quantity and combustibility of contents is very high and dust, lint, or other materials are present, introducing the probability of rapidly developing fires with high rates of heat release but with little or no combustible or flammable liquids or with moderate to substantial amounts of flammable or combustible liquids or occupancies where shielding of combustibles is extensive. 3-8.3.3.4 Automatic Fire Sprinkler/Fire Alarms. The automatic fire sprin-kler and fire alarm systems shall be rated by determining its level of protec-tion and assigning the appropriate rating to the right of the Maltese cross. 1 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System installed throughout 2 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler System installed throughout 3 – Partial Automatic Fire Sprinkler System installed 4 – Fire Alarm System installed throughout 5 – None 3-8.3.3.5 Occupancy/Life Safety. The occupancy/life safety type shall be rated by determining the occupancy type and assigning the appropriate rating to the bottom of the Maltese cross. 1 – Day Care, Detention and Correction Institutes, Health Care 2 – Ambulatory Health Care, Assembly, Board and Care, Educational 3 – Apartment, Hotel and Dormitories, Lodging and Rooming Houses 4 – Business, General Industrial, Mercantile 5 – Storage, Special Purpose Industrial, High Hazard Industrial L – Unusual Life Hazard

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704 systemDNE – Do not enter

A-3-8.3.3.6 The NFPA 704 system can be incorporated into this marking system as long as all the requirements of NFPA 704 are met.SUBSTANTIATION: The fire fighter building marking system is a way to assist fire fighters in knowing the hazards within the building or struc-ture. The system is based on the current NFPA 704 system. Fire fighter safety issues were to be addressed in the NFPA Building Code which this proposal has been submitted. When accepted by the Building Code it must be in the fire code for the continual updating. One of the main problems of responding to fires in having minimal information on key components or activities with or within the building. This proposed marking system will provide the key information needed by responding fire fighters to a build-ing. COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this fire fighter building marking system will be difficult to maintain and will provide inaccurate information to responding fire fighters.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #44)1-169-(3-9) : Accept SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-9 Vacant Buildings and Premises. 3-9.1 Every person owning or having charge or control of any vacant building or premises shall remove all combustible waste and refuse, and vegetation therefrom. Vacant buildings shall be locked, barricaded, or otherwise all windows, doors, and other openings in the building shall be secured to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons.Exception: This requirement shall not apply to vacation or resort facilities or buildings used on a seasonal basis or the temporary vacancy of a build-ing for tenant change or remodeling purposes. SUBSTANTIATION: Hazards are created by vacant lots in addition to buildings and the requirements should apply to them.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #33)1-170-(3-9.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-9.1 Every person owning or having charge or control of any vacant building shall remove all combusti-ble materials, waste and refuse therefrom and lock, barricade, or otherwise secure allwindows, doors, and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons. Exception: This requirement shall not apply to vacation or resort facilities or buildings used on a seasonal basis or the temporary vacancy of a build-ing for tenant change or remodeling purposes. SUBSTANTIATION:COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 3.9.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 3.9.1 Every person owning or having charge or control of any vacant building shall remove all combustible materials storage, waste and refuse therefrom and lock, barricade, or otherwise secure all windows, doors, and other openings in the building to prohibit entry by unauthorized persons. Exception: This requirement shall not apply to vacation or resort facilities or buildings used on a seasonal basis or the temporary vacancy of a build-ing for tenant change or remodeling purposes.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee incorporated the sub-mitter’s proposal into their revision of requirement with the word “storage” used instead of “materials” and leaving “waste and refuse” in the provision.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #34)1-171-(3-9.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-9.2 Buildings that are vacant shall maintain all required sprinklers and standpipe systems, and the associated waterflow, and sprinkler supervisory alarm systems in service unless approved by the authority having jurisdic-tion. SUBSTANTIATION: Deletes the exception and places it in the body of the section. The exception wording was confusing and misinterpreted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 3.9.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 3-9.2 All required fire protection systems shall be maintained in service in vacant buildings.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s proposal into a more effective requirement.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: This is onerous. What happens if the utilities are discon-nected. Chapter 7 already addresses taking systems out of service. Also see Proposal 1-173 (Log #351).

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(Log #206)1-172-(3-9.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Fire protection systems within vacant buildings shall be maintained in service. Sprinklers and standpipe systems, and the associated water flow, and sprinkler supervisory alarm in service. Exception: This requirement may be modified as approved by the author-ity having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies intent to maintain required Fire and Life Safety systems in service. The exception allows reasonable and prudent exemptions based on the authority having jurisdictions approval.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement for Proposal 1- 171 (Log #34).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #351)1-173-(3-9.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Section 3-9.2, add a second exception as fol-lows: 3-9.2 Buildings that are vacant shall maintain all required sprinklers and standpipe systems, and the associated waterflow, and sprinkler supervisory alarm systems in service. Exception: 1 As approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 2 Buildings not provided with utility services necessary to maintain sys-tems in-service. SUBSTANTIATION: It is unreasonable to expect the owner of a vacant building to maintain fire protection systems in operational conditions when the necessary utilities are not provided and the building is unoccupied. For example, when power or fuel-gas is not available to heat a building, it is not feasible to maintain the sprinkler system in operational condition. Like-wise, electric fire pumps cannot be expected to function when the power has been disconnected. In such cases, the building does not present an oc-cupancy hazard, and is essentially equivalent to, if not safer than, a building under construction, which would not be required to have systems in service prior to occupancy.,COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposed text permits the owner to eliminate the utilities to shutoff the fire protection systems. It takes the authority away from the authority having jurisdiction to require systems to be maintained when the building presents a hazard. The last line permits the authority having jurisdiction to not require the system to be maintained when approved.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAEXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-171 (Log #34).

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(Log #35)1-174-(3-10) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise 3-10 to read: 3-10 Combustible Vegetation. 3-10.1 Cut or uncut weeds, grass, vines and other vegetation shall be removed when determined by the authority having jurisdiction to be a fire hazard. When the authority having jurisdiction determines that total removal of growth is impractical due to size or environmental factors, ap-proved fuel breaks shall be established. Designated areas shall be cleared of combustible vegetation to establish the fuel breaks. 3-10.2 Combustible vegetation shall not be permitted in assembly, edu-cational, day-care, health care, residential board and care, detention and correctional, mercantile, hotel, or dormitory occupancies. Exception No. 1: Day-care homes. Exception No. 2: Living trees in a balled condition with their roots pro-tected by an earth ball shall be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condition and are not allowed to become dry. Exception No. 3: Trees located in areas protected by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. 3-10.3 Artificial combustible vegetation shall be labeled or otherwise identified or certified by the manufacturer as being flame retardant or flame resistive. 3-10.4 No combustible vegetation shall be allowed to obstruct corridors, exit ways, or other means of egress. 3-10.5 Only listed electrical lights and wiring shall be used on combus-tible vegetation, and similar decorations. 3-10.6 Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters, and gas-fired heaters shall not be located on or near combustible vegetation, or other similar combustible materials. 3-10.7 Combustible vegetation shall not be located near heating vents or other fixed or portable heating devices. SUBSTANTIATION: Removes the Christmas trees from the section on combustible vegetation.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that it is es-sential for code enforcement purposes to keep christmas trees in this Code section.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #43)1-175-(3-10) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise 3.9 by deleting existing text and inserting revised text to read as follows: 3.9 Combustible Vegetation and Christmas Trees. 3.9.1 Combustible vegetation and natural cut Christmas trees shall not be permitted in assembly, educational, day-care, health care, ambulatory health care, residential board and care, detention and correctional, mercan-tile, business, hotel and dormitory or in public or common areas of apart-ment or lodging or rooming house occupancies. Exception No. 1: Day-care homes. Exception No. 2: In other than assembly, health care, and hotel and dormi-tory occupancies, living trees with their root system protected by a wrapped earth ball shall be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condi-tion and are not allowed to become dry. Any tree shall be removed from the building upon evidence of dryness. Exception No. 3: In other than assembly, health care, and hotel and dor-mitory occupancies, trees located in areas protected by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. 3.9.2 Artificial vegetation and Christmas trees shall be labeled or other-wise identified or certified by the manufacturer as being flame retardant or flame resistive. 3.9.3 Only listed electrical lights and wiring shall be used on combustible or artificial vegetation, Christmas trees, and similar decorations. Electrical lights shall be prohibited on metal artificial trees. 3.9.4 Unprotected open flames, such as from candles, shall not be located on or near combustible vegetation, or other similar combustible materials. No open flames shall be used on or near Christmas trees. Combustible vegetation, natural cut Christmas trees, or other combustible materials shall not be located near heating vents or other fixed or portable heating devices that could cause it to dry out prematurely or to be ignited. 3.9.5 Natural cut trees, in occupancies where natural trees are permitted without the root system being protected, shall have the bottom end of the

trunk freshly cut of at least 1/2 in. (13 mm) above the end prior to placing the tree in a stand to allow the tree to absorb water. The stand shall have provision for holding the tree in a container providing adequate water. The water level shall be maintained above the fresh cut and checked at least once daily. The tree shall be removed from the building immediately upon evidence of dryness. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed revision of 3.9 has been proposed as a new 10.3.8 to NFPA 101. There are conflicts between the provisions of NFPA 1 in Chapter 3 and NFPA 101 in Chapter 10 in 10.3.5 and the ap-pendix note to 10.3.5 with regard to natural cut Christmas trees. It is felt that the basic provisions from NFPA 1 would be very useful, especially in jurisdictions that utilize NFPA 101 and not NFPA 1. Further, the provisions proposed for NFPA 101 would clarify Christmas tree use as opposed to relying on the appendix note to 10.3.5. The proposed 3.9.1 in exceptions No. 2 and No. 3 recognize that special hazards and circumstances exist in assembly occupancies, health care occupancies, and hotel and dormitory occupancies that would not permit such exceptions to apply. Other proposed provisions join language from various existing provisions. The primary text of proposed 3.9.1, unlike existing text includes ambulatory health care oc-cupancies, business occupancies, and common areas of apartment occupan-cies and lodging and rooming house occupancies.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: No technical substantiation was provided by the submitter to justify the proposed change.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #252)1-176-(3-10) : Reject SUBMITTER: Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH InternationalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 3-10 Combustible Vegetation. 3.10.1 Combustible Natural vegetation and natural cut Christmas trees shall not be permitted in assembly, educational, day-care, health care, resi-dential board and care, detention and correctional, mercantile, hotel, or dor-mitory occupancies, unless protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system or unless specifically permitted by 3.10.1.1 or 3.10.1.2. 3.10.1.1 Natural vegetation and natural cut Christmas trees shall be per-mitted in day-care homes, 3.10.1.2 Living trees in a balled condition, with their roots protected by an earth ball, shall be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condi-tion and are not allowed to become dry. Exception No. 1: Day-care homes Exception No. 2: Living trees in a balled condition with their roots pro-tected by an earth ball shall be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condition and are not allowed to become dry. Exception No. 3: Trees located in areas protected by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. 3.10.2 Artificial vegetation and artificial Christmas trees shall be labeled or otherwise identified or certified by the manufacturer as being flame re-tardant or flame resistive being capable of resisting ignition by a small open flame, in a manner satisfactory to the authority having jurisdiction. 3.10.3 No combustible vegetation and no Christmas trees, whether natu-ral or artificial, shall be allowed to obstruct corridors, exit ways, or other means of egress. 3.10.4 Only listed electrical lights and wiring shall be used on combus-tible vegetation and Christmas trees, whether natural or artificial, and on similar decorations. 3.10.5 Electrical lights shall be prohibited on metal artificial trees. 3.10.6 Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters, and gas-fired heaters shall not be located on or near combustible vegetation and Christmas trees, whether natural or artificial, or on other similar combus-tible materials. 3.10.7 Combustible vegetation and natural cut Christmas trees shall not be located near heating vents or other fixed or portable heating devices that could cause it the natural vegetation to dry out prematurely or could cause natural or artificial vegetation to be ignited. 3.10.8 In occupancies where natural trees are permitted, the bottom end of the trunk shall have a straight fresh cut of at least 1/2 in. (13 mm) 13 mm (1/2 in.) above the end prior to placing the tree in a stand to allow the tree to absorb water. The tree shall be placed in a suitable stand with adequate water. The water level shall be maintained above the fresh cut and checked at least once daily. The tree shall be removed from the building immedi-ately upon evidence of dryness. 3.10.9 Flame retardance. Christmas trees shall be properly treated with an approved flame retardant. Exception: When the Christmas tree is freshly cut. 3.10.9.1 Tags. Christmas trees shall bear a tag stating the date . . . water level and dryness.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 3.10.10 3.10.9 Cut or uncut weeds, grass, vines and other vegetation shall be removed when determined by the authority having jurisdiction to be a fire hazard. When the authority having jurisdiction determines that total removal of growth is impractical due to size or environmental factors, ap-proved fuel breaks shall be established. Designated areas shall be cleared of combustible natural vegetation to establish the fuel breaks. 3.10.10 Artificial vegetation used as decorations shall have demonstrated fire safety, as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal contains editorial issues (elimination of exceptions, conversion of metric to primary units) and technical issues. The technical issues are as follows: a. From the point of view of fire hazard, there is no distinction between natural and artificial vegetation, except if the natural vegetation is kept fresh and dry, when it poses less fire safety concerns. b. The only noncombustible natural vegetation are petrified forests, and they cause no fire safety concern. There might also be noncombustible ar-tificial vegetation, but it again causes no fire safety concern. c. Natural vegetation is not treated with flame retardants normally, at least not inside buildings, although it is treated occasionally during forest fires, to control the spread, but that is not relevant to this chapter. d. Therefore, the proposed Section 3.10.9 is a repetition of 3.10.2, as it should only address artificial vegetation. e. It is meaningless to say that an item is flame retardant, since, if it is combustible, it will always ignite when a flame source of a large enough magnitude is applied to it. The NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests is investigating the development of a test method for assessing fire per-formance of vegetation and other decorative items (I chair that small task group). The proposed language for 3.10.2 places the responsibility where it should be: at the level of the authority having jurisdiction.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement for Proposal 1- 175 (Log #43).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #143)1-177-(3-10 through 3-10.1.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 3-10 Unsecured Buildings 3-10.1 Markings. The head of the fire depart-ment, or his designee in any city, town or district, or the marshal in all other jurisdictions shall cause all buildings identified as Vacant/Hazardous to be marked to indicate the degree of hazard. 3-10.1.1 In marking unsecured buildings the following symbols shall ap-ply:

Unsecured - interior hazard exists to such a degree that interior operations shall be conducted with extreme caution.

Vacant - Severe structural deficiencies, or severe interior deficiencies op-erations shall be from the outside except for life safety. 3-10.1.2 Markings shall be applied on the front of the building at or above the second floor level, where practical, between openings. They shall not be marked over doors, windows, or other openings where they may be obscured by smoke or fire. All markings shall be readily visible from the street and, if deemed necessary, markings will be made on sides and/or rear of the building. In addition, a marking will be made adjacent to all entrances and on penthouses. 3-10.1.3 Markings shall be a minimum of 24 inches by 24 in. and shall be on a placard with a reflective background, or painted with a reflective paint, of contrasting color, applied directly on the surface of the building, stripes and borders shall be a minimum of 2 inches wide. 3-10.1.4 All markings shall bear a date as to when applied, or the date of the most recent inspection. 3-10.1.5 All buildings prior to receiving a mark shall be inspected thor-oughly by the head of the fire department, and as soon as notice is given to the building official, Exception: if an immediate hazard or danger exists the head of the fire department may post the building prior to review by the building official, and he shall immediately notify the local building official. A report shall be completed as to their findings and fire department operations shall be notified. This information shall be made available to all responding fire suppression companies.SUBSTANTIATION: The addition of these requirements provide the AHJ with the ability to inspect and to mark certain unsecured buildings

with the degree of hazard to both the public and fire fighting personnel, providing early and universally recognizable markings.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this system will be difficult to maintain and will not provide accurate information to responding fire departments.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #88)1-178-(3-10.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-10.1 Combustible vegetation and natural cut Christmas trees shall not be permitted in assembly, educational, day-care, health care, residential board and care, detention and correctional, mercantile, hotel, or dormitory occupancies. 3-10.1.1 Christmas trees shall be permitted in Day Care homes. 3-10.1.2 Living trees shall be permitted in areas prohibited in 3-10.1, except for health care occupancies, residential board and care occupancies and residential sleeping areas, when in a balled condition with their roots protected by an earth ball shall be permitted provided they are maintained in a fresh condition and are not allowed to become dry. 3-10.1.3 Christmas trees shall be permitted in areas protected by an ap-proved automatic sprinkler system, except for health care occupancies, residential board and care occupancies, detention and correctional occu-pancies, and residential sleeping areas, . SUBSTANTIATION:Makes this section comply with the manual of style. Also clarifies what occupancies Christmas trees should be prohibited and permitted. Health care occupancies have had Christmas trees prohibited for years by the life safety code and the rewrite brings that into compliance with it. Also sleeping rooms in residential occupancies should not be per-mitted to have Christmas tress.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: No technical substantiation was provided by the submitter to justify the proposed change.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #36)1-179-(3-10.9 and 3-10.9.1) : Accept in Part SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Delete these sections and add them as an ap-pendix item to 3-10. SUBSTANTIATION: There is no evidence that fire retardants extend the fire resistive nature of a freshly cut tree! The University Of Washington Dr. Chestagner has proven that retardants actually accelerate the combus-tibility of a Christmas tree and my own research with Northwest Testing Labs further bears this out. By adding this as an appendix note it is there to assist the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Part Delete section 3.10.9 and 3.10.9.1 but do not move them to the Annex for 3-10.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee supports submitter’s substantiation for removal of 3.10.9 and 3.10.9.1 from the body of the Code, but believes there should be no reference in the Annex because of a lack of evidence.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #80)1-180-(3-10.9 and 3.10.9.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Delete these sections. SUBSTANTIATION: There are no known or properly applied treatments that work. In some studies it actually increases the flammability of the tree.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-181-(3-10.10) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3.10.10 Exterior Vegetation Fire Hazard Control. Cut or uncut weeds, grass, vines and other vegetation, determined to be a fire hazard by the authority having jurisdiction, shall be removed. When the authority having jurisdiction determines that total removal of the hazardous vegetation is impractical due to the area involved, environmental factors, or other consid-erations, fuel breaks as required by the authority having jurisdiction shall be established. Areas designated by the authority having jurisdiction shall be cleared of vegetation to establish the required fuel breaks. SUBSTANTIATION: The other provisions of 3.10 deal with the control of the hazards created by the use of vegetation as decorations inside buildings or specific building uses. The location and wording of the proposed 3.10.10 in the 2003 draft was confusing and out of place in relation to other 3.10 provisions. Another proposal, if approved, will delete 3.10.9 in the draft. This proposal would move the draft proposed 3.10.10 to 3.10.9. Should the other proposal not be approved, then the revised paragraph should remain as 3.10.10. It is felt that the revised text more clearly expresses the intended purposes of the provision.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe it is ap-propriate to remove any other means available to abate the hazard.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #45)1-182-(3-11.2.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 3-11.2.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to order a life safety evaluation per NFPA 101:12.4.1. SUBSTANTIATION: In special outdoor events there are times when they would require a life safety evaluation. The life safety code presently ad-dresses the requirements for a life safety evaluation and will guide the user and enforcer in the requirements for the evaluation.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #207)1-183-(3-11.9.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 3-11.9.3 Fire Extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2-A:10-B:C shall be provided.SUBSTANTIATION: This is an editorial item and that instead of it stat-ing 1 it should be 10COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #255)1-184-(3-11.9.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Darrell W. Harguth, Fire Equip. Manufacturers’ Assn. Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 3-11.9.3 Fire Extinguishers. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2-A: 10-B:C shall be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: We believe this is an editorial item, and that it was printed in the draft incorrectly it should read: 2-A: 10-B:C.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #373)1-185-(3-12.2.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: David A. Lewis, Code Consultants, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 3-12.2.1 For buildings that are protected by automatic sprinklers, fire sprinklers are required under combustible exterior roofs or canopies ex-ceeding 4 ft. in width or where combustibles are stored or handled. (13:5-13.8). SUBSTANTIATION: As written, text would require sprinklers under canopies of unsprinklered buildings. Added text confirms that this require-ment is only applicable to buildings protected by automatic sprinklers. Also add NFPA 13 reference.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 186 (Log #53).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #53)1-186-(3-12.3 and 3.12.2.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Delete 3.12.3 and revise 3.12.2.1 to read as fol-lows: 3-12.2.1* Exterior Roofs or Canopies. 3-12.2.1.1 Where the building is sprinklered, sprinklers shall be installed under exterior roofs or canopies exceeding 4 ft (1.2 m) in width. Exception: Sprinklers are permitted to be omitted where the canopy or roof is of noncombustible or limited combustible construction. (13:5-13.8.1) 3-12.2.1.2* Where the building is sprinklered, sprinklers shall be installed under roofs or canopies over areas where combustibles are stored and handled. (13:5-13.8.2)SUBSTANTIATION: The draft text in 3.12.2.1 appears unrealistic for buildings that are not otherwise protected by an automatic sprinkler sys-tem. The proposed revised text should clarify the probable intent of the draft text. If the revised text of 3.12.2.1 is approved, the intent of draft 3.12.3 should be met and 3.12.3 could be deleted. The proposed language is extracted from NFPA 13. COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #269)1-187-(3-12.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add the word combustible in front of storage. SUBSTANTIATION: From a fire protection standpoint, I question the need to regulate the storage of noncombustible storage such as steel con-tainers, structural steel, etc.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #272)1-188-(3-15) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Section 3-15 should include required fire flows. SUBSTANTIATION: Section 3-15 continually references “required fire flows” yet there are no provisions or requirements for required fire flows in the text of the document, only in the Annex. The fire flows in the Annex cannot be considered “required fire flows” but the inference is that they are since there are no requirements in the main text. Move the Annex material to the main text.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-189-(3-15) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William E. Koffel, Koffel Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Either delete the section or provide definitive water supply requirements. If requirements are retained, eliminate the 150 foot requirement in 3-15.1. SUBSTANTIATION: As presently worded, the section is too subjec-tive in that everything is at the discretion of the AHJ. If the Code is to contain water supply requirements, then specific requirements need to be established. Requiring private hydrants whenever any point in a building is more than 150 feet from a water supply source is overly restrictive and without any technical merit.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1-190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP27)1-190-(3-15) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Delete the existing text in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint for the following paragraphs:3-15.1 3-15.23-15.33-15.43-15.4.13-15.4.23-15.4.2.13-15.4.2.23-15.43-15.5.13-15.5.23-15.5.33-15.5.4 2. Replace existing 3-15 for Water Supply and Fire Hydrants to read: 3-15 Water Supply and Fire Hydrants. 3-15.1* An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to all premises upon which facili-ties, buildings or portions of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. A-3-15.1 See Appendix X for guidance determining required fire flow. 3-15.1.1* Where no adequate or reliable water distribution system exists, approved reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, fire department tanker shuttles or other approved systems capable of providing the required fire flow shall be permitted. A-3-15.1.1 The following documents can serve as a reference for addi-tional water supply and fire flow information. These include NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups and NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting. 3-15.2* The number and type of fire hydrants and connections to other ap-proved water supplies shall be capable of delivering the required fire flow and shall be provided at approved locations. A-3-15.2 See Appendix X for guidance determining number and location of fire hydrants. 3-15.2.1 Fire hydrants and connections to other approved water supplies shall be accessible to the fire department. 3-15.2.2 Private water supply systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Main-tenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 3. Create a separate Annex containing the contents of Division III Fire Protection Appendix III-A Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings from the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code:Annex X Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings

X-1 Scope. The procedure determining fire-flow requirements for build-ings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with Annex X. Annex X does not apply to structures other than buildings. X-2 Definitions. For the purpose of Annex X, certain terms are defined as follows: X-2.1 Fire Area is the floor area, in square feet, used to determine the required fire flow. X-2.2 Fire Flow is the flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 psi (137.9 kPa) residual pressure, that is available for firefighting. X-3 Modifications. X-3.1 Decreases. Fire-flow requirements may be modified downward by the authority having jurisdiction for isolated buildings or a group of build-ings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire-flow requirements is impractical. X-3.2 Increases. Fire flow may be modified upward by the authority hav-ing jurisdiction where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group

fires or conflagrations. An upward modification shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration.X-4 Fire Area.X-4.1 General. The fire area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels except as modified in Section 4.X-4.2 Area Separation. Portions of buildings which are separated by one or more four-hour fire wall constructed in accordance with the Building Code, without openings and provided with a 30-inch (762 mm) parapet, are allowed to be considered as separate fire areas.X-4.3 Type I(443), I(332) and Type II(222) Construction. The fire area of buildings constructed of Type I (443), I(332) and Type II(222) construction shall be the area of the three largest successive floors.X-5 Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings.X-5.1 One- and Two-Family Dwellings. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire area which does not exceed 3,600 sq ft (344.5 L/min.) shall be 1,000 gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min.). Fire flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3,600 sq ft (344.5 m 2) shall not be less than that specified in Table X.Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprin-kler system.X-5.2 Buildings other than One- and Two-Family Dwellings.The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table X.Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 75 percent, as ap-proved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 L/min.).Annex XTABLE X- Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration for Buildings (Table shown on following page) Extract directly from Uniform Fire Code Table A-III-A-1 with construc-tion type changes corresponding to NFPA 220. 4. Create a separate Annex containing the contents of Division III Fire Protection Appendix III-B Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution Re-quirements of the 2000 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code:Annex XFire Hydrant Locations and DistributionX-1 Scope. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with Appendix X for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter con-structed.X-2 Location. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire appara-tus access roads and adjacent public streets.X-3 Number of Fire Hydrants. The minimum number of fire hydrants available to a building shall not be less than that listed in Table X. The number of fire hydrants available to a complex or subdivision shall not be less than that determined by spacing requirements listed in Table X when applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operations could be conducted.X-4 Consideration of Existing Fire Hydrants. Existing fire hydrants on public streets are allowed to be considered as available. Existing fire hy-drants on adjacent properties shall not be considered available unless fire apparatus access roads extend between properties and easements are estab-lished to prevent obstruction of such roads.X-5 Distribution of Fire Hydrants. The average spacing between fire hy-drants shall not exceed that listed in Table X.Exception: The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to accept a deficiency of up to 10 percent where existing fire hydrants provide all or a portion of the required fire hydrant service. Regardless of the average spac-ing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table X.

TABLE X- Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants (Table shown following)Extract directly from Uniform Fire Code Table A-III-B-1. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee assigned a Task Group to recom-mend revisions to Section 3-15 for water supplies and fire hydrants with the addition of two Annexes addressing the subjects of Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings and Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. The Commit-tee received much input on this subject, both in the form of proposals and discussion at the ROP meeting. The Committee hopes that this proposal receives public review in order to better present the subject material for code enforcement use by authorities having jurisdiction, as there was no text available to extract on the subject.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: X.4.2 is not consistent with NFPA 5000. The entire section must clarify supervision of the sprinkler systems. The end of the proposal is missing on the ballot.

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Annex Table X—1 Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration for Buildings

Extracted directly from Uniform Fire Code Table A-III-A-1 with construction type changes corresponding to NFPA 220.

FireArea

(Sq ft)

I(443), I(332), II(222)1

II(211),III(211)1

IV(2HH),V(III)1

II(000), III(200), III(000)1

V(000)1 Fire Flow (gpm)2

Flow Duration(Hours)

0-22,700 0-12,700 0-8,200 0-5,900 0-3,600 1,500 22

22,701-30,200 12,701-17,000 8,201-10,900 5,901-7,900 3,601-4,800 1,750 2

30,201-38,700 17,701-21,800 10,901-12,900 7,901-9,800 4,801-6,200 2,000 2

38,701-48,300 21,801-24,200 12,901-17,400 9,801-12,600 6,201-7,700 2,250 2

48,301-59,000 24,201-33,200 17,401-21,300 12,601-15,400 7,701-9,400 2,500 2

59,001-70,900 33,201-39,700 21,301-25,500 15,401-18,400 9,401-11,300 2,750 3

70,901-83,700 39,701-47,100 25,501-30,100 18,401-21,800 11,301-13,400 3,000 3

83,701-97,700 47,101-54,900 30,101-35,200 21,801-25,900 13,401-15,600 3,250 3

97,701-112,700 54,901-63,400 35,201-40,600 25,901-29,300 15,601-18,000 3,500 3

112,701-128,700 63,401-72,400 40,601-46,400 29,301-33,500 18,001-20,600 3,750 3

128,701-145,900 72,401-82,100 46,401-52,500 33,501-37,900 20,601-23,300 4,000 4

145,901-164,200 82,101-92,400 52,501-59,100 37,901-42,700 23,301-26,300 4,250 4

164,201-183,400 92,401-103,100 59,101-66,000 42,701-47,700 26,301-29,300 4,500 4

183,401-203,700 103,101-114,600 66,001-73,300 47,701-53,000 29,301-32,600 4,750 4

203,701-225,200 114,601-126,700 73,301-81,100 53,001-58,600 32,601-36,000 5,000 4

225,201-247,700 126,701-139,400 81,101-89,200 58,601-65,400 36,001-39,600 5,250 4

247,701-271,200 139,401-152,600 89,201-97,700 65,401-70,600 39,601-43,400 5,500 4

271,201-295,900 152,601-166,500 97,701-106,500 70,601-77,000 43,401-47,400 5,750 4

295,901-Greater 166,501-Greater 106,501-115,800 77,001-83,700 47,401-51,500 6,000 4

“ “ 115,801-125,500 83,701-90,600 51,501-55,700 6,250 4

“ “ 125,501-135,500 90,601-97,900 55,701-60,200 6,500 4

“ “ 135,501-145,800 97,901-106,800 60,201-64,800 6,750 4

“ “ 145,801-156,700 106,801-113,200 64,801-69,600 7,000 4

“ “ 156,701-167,900 113,201-121,300 69,601-74,600 7,250 4

“ “ 167,901-179,400 121,301-129,600 74,601-79,800 7,500 4

“ “ 179,401-191,400 129,601-138,300 79,801-85,100 7,750 4

“ “ 191,401-Greater 128,301-Greater 85,101-Greater 8,000 41 Types of construction are based upon NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction.2 Measured at 20 psi (137.9 kPa).

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Annex Table X—2Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants

Fire Flow Requirement (gpm)

(x 3.785 for L/min.)

Minimum No. of Hydrants Average Spacing Between Hydrants 1,2,3

Ft (m)

Maximum Distance from Any Point on Street or Road

Frontage to a Hydrant4

Ft (m)

1750 or less 1 500 (152) 250 (76)

2,000 – 2,250 2 450 (137) 225 (69)

2,500 3 450 (137) 225 (69)

3,000 3 400 (122) 225 (69)

3,500 – 4,000 4 350 (107) 210 (64)

4,500 – 5,000 5 300 (91) 180 (55)

5,500 6 300 (91) 180 (55)

6,000 6 250 (76) 150 (46)

6,500 – 7,000 7 250 (76) 150 (46)

7,500 or more 8 or more5 200 (61) 120 (37)1 Reduce by 100 ft (30 m) for dead-end streets or roads.2 Where streets are provided with median dividers which can be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 ft (152 m) on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis up to a fire flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26 495 L/min.) and 400 ft (122 m) for higher fire flow requirements.3 Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 ft (305 m) to provide for transportation hazards.4 Reduce by 50 ft (15 m) for dead-end streets or roads.5 One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 L/min.) or fraction thereof.

(Log #32)1-191-(3-15.4.2 and 3-15.4.2.1) : Accept in Pri`nciple SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-15.4.2.1 Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be decreased by the ahj for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire flow requirements is im-practical. 3-15.4.2.2 Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be increased by the AHJ where conditions indicate an unusual susceptibility to group fires or conflagrations. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed change in language removes wording that is not needed. Buildings in rural areas or small communities no matter if isolated buildings or in groups should be able to take advantage of this requirements, if needed.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #49)1-192-(3-15.4.2.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 3-15.4.2.1 Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be decreased by the authority having jurisdiction for building protected by an approved fire sprinkler system for isolated buildings or a group of buildings in rural areas or small communities where the development of full fire flow requirements is impractical.

SUBSTANTIATION: The decrease in required fire flow should not be permitted without some sort of trade off. When buildings are sprinklered the required fire flow should be permitted to be reduced. Sprinklered buildings do not need the same fire flow as non sprinklered to extinguish a fire.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #95)1-193-(3-15.4.2.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be decreased by the Author-ity Having Jurisdiction when the building is protected by an approved auto-matic fire sprinkler system. SUBSTANTIATION: This language is currently in the appendix under A-3.15.4.1. Unless the appendix is adopted by the jurisdiction, the AHJ will not have the authority to reduce fire flows for properties that have reduced their fire and life safety hazard through the installation of a fire sprinkler system.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 190 (Log #CP27).

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(Log #50)1-194-(3-15.4.2.3 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 3-15.4.2.3 Fire flow requirements shall be permitted to be decreased by up to 75% for structures protected by a fire sprinkler system. SUBSTANTIATION: When buildings are sprinklered the required fire flow should be permitted to be reduced. Sprinklered buildings do not need the same fire flow as non sprinklered to extinguish a fire.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Substantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #375)1-195-(3-109 Exception No. 4 and Exception No. 5 (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ellis A. Schmidt, Schmidts’ Tree Farm/Rep. National Christmas Tree Assoc.RECOMMENDATION: Add following exceptions to 3-109.1: Exception No. 4: Natural cut Christmas trees less than 36 inches (91 cm) tall shall be exempt from regulation. Exception No. 5: Natural cut Christmas trees shall be allowed in areas not protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system provided: 1) No electric lighting or other electrical equipment is attached to tree, and 2) The tree is displayed in a stand that contains at least one quart of water for each inch of trunk diameter, and 3) The water level is checked and replenished daily, and 4) The tree is displayed for no more than 15 days before removal.SUBSTANTIATION: Buildings of assembly, e.g. churches, without ap-proved sprinkler systems can safely display a natural cut Christmas tree if the conditions of the proposal are met. A paper given at the International Association of Arson Investigators held May 20-25, 2001, in Atlantic City, NJ, will be submitted in support of proposal as soon as printed copies are available.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #374)1-196-(3-109.9) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ellis A. Schmidt, Schmidts’ Tree Farm/Rep. National Christmas Tree Assoc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete all of 3-109.9. SUBSTANTIATION: Test data indicates that fire retardant materials cause damage to the quality of natural cut Christmas trees and have little effect on the ability of the trees to resist ignition or the Heat Release Rate once ignited. A paper given at the International Association of Arson In-vestigators held May 20-25, 2001 in Atlantic City, NJ, will be submitted in support of proposal as soon as printed copies are available.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-179 (Log #36). The recommended deletion will be made in section 3.10.9, Flame Retardance.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #132)1-197-(4-3.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Edward A. Donoghue, Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 4-3.5 Doors, other than the hoistway door; the elevator car door; and doors that are readily openable from the car side without a key, tool, special knowledge, or special effort, shall be prohibited at the point of access to an elevator car. (101:7.4.1.5) SUBSTANTIATION: Doors directly in front of elevator entrance are a safety concern.

1. The provide a pocket where people, especially young children, can be-come entrapped. Stack effect makes opening the additional door extremely difficult. If the outer door closes while passenger are entering or exiting the potential for injury increases as the door closing forces and kinetic en-ergy is not regulated. 2. If attached to the elevator entrance they nullify the fire label [e.g. UL certification]. They interfere with the safe operation of elevators by fire-fighters during a fire. 3. Elevators on Phase II firefighters’ operation are designed to require constant pressure on the door open button to open doors. If pressure on the door open button is removed, prior to the door being fully open, the doors will reclose. Firefighter will take the elevator to a floor, crack the door to visually size up the landing, making sure it is free of fire. If a firefighter arrives at a landing that is involved in the fire he will be protected as the elevator door will reclose even if he is overcome, and will be protected by the fire rated entrance. A door immediately in front of an elevator entrance will restrict his view requiring the full opening of the fire rated elevator en-trance. The protection from the fire provided by the fire resistive elevator entrance is no longer provided.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: This provision is an extract from NFPA 101. The submitter should submit the proposal to NFPA 101.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #409)1-198-(4-10) : Reject SUBMITTER: John Valiulis, Rep. Hilti, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add next text as follows: 4-10.3 Fire walls, fire barrier walls, smoke partitions or smoke barriers which define all or part of a means or egress shall have all new penetra-tions made during the life of the building sealed as required in NFPA 101, Chapter 8.SUBSTANTIATION: Plumbers, electricians and other trades routinely create new penetrations (poke holes) in walls during the life of a building, so as to pass utilities such as wiring and piping through the wall. This process has been at a historic extreme level in the last 10 years or so, as buildings are wired for computers and computer peripherals. Many of the penetrations end up being made in fire walls, fire barrier walls, smoke partitions, and smoke barriers, and these are frequently observed to be un-sealed for months or years after the work is done. This can allow fire and or/smoke to spread to the mans of egress when one of the penetrated walls is part of the means of egress, thus possibly making that means of egress unpassable, or dangerously passable. The above -proposed new code para-graph will help the situation by bringing it to the attention of and within the jurisdiction of fire officials who will be verifying a building during its life, as well as highlighting the problem to property owners who use NFPA 1 for their fire protection and prevention efforts.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-203 (Log #209). The Committee believes that the Committee Action on Proposal 1- 203 (Log #209) addresses the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #61)1-199-(4-10.1.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 4-10.1.1 to read: 4-10.1.1 Means of egress shall not be obstructed in any manner and shall remain free of any material or matter where its presence would obstruct or render the means of egress hazardous. SUBSTANTIATION: The means of egress should also be free from ma-terials that could block or render the means of egress unusable due to the development of smoke, fire or other hazards. Trash cans, storage or other items should not be placed in the corridor.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the proposal is too inclusive for means of egress path and would create a hardship for building owners.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-200-(Chapter 5) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Valiulis, Rep. Hilti, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: 5-8 General Requirements. Fire safety construction features for new and existing occupancies shall comply with this Code and the referenced edi-tion of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: Previous versions of NFPA 1 appropriately con-tained the exact line written above. The cross-referenced material in NFPA 101 provided all of the details that ensure that a wall or floor that has a fire rating would not be compromised by openings, penetrations, or joints. Im-proper protection of openings, penetrations and joints can allow fire and/or smoke to breach that assembly. Either the above-proposed text from NFPA 1-1997 should be reinstated, or a substantial section of NFPA 101 Chapter 8 should be reproduced in the new NFPA 1. The only parts of NFPA 101 Chapter 8 that have been thus far included in the NFPA 1 2003 preprint are the requirements related to protecting openings, penetrations and joints in Smoke Partitions. There are no obvious reasons to this submitter why the 2003 NFPA 1 has not included the previously mandated requirements re-lated to fire-rated assemblies. Those requirements are a necessary part of maintaining the fire rating of the assembly and thus need to be included.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise section 5-2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 5-2 Construction. 5-2.1 Where required by this Code, a type of building construction shall comply with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. 5-2.2 Fire safety construction features for new and existing occupancies shall comply with this Code and the referenced edition of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees with submitter’s intent that new building construction types should be classified with respect to NFPA 220 and fire safety construction features for new and existing oc-cupancies should comply with NFPA 101.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: This needs to be fixed during the comment period. It needs to be coordinated with NFPA 5000 and is not consistent with other propos-als here.

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(Log #208)1-201-(5-1.3 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: New text to read as follows: Sprinklers may be omitted in communication equipment areas under the exclusive control of a public communication utility agency, provided: 4.1 The equipment areas are separated from the remainder of the building by a two-hr fire-resistive occupancy separation; and 4.2 Such areas are used exclusively for such equipment; and 4.3 an approved automatic smoke-de-tection system is installed in such areas and is supervised by an approved central, proprietary or emote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location; and 4.4 Other ap-proved fire-protection equipment such as portable fire extinguishers or Class II standpipes are installed in such areas. SUBSTANTIATION:COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new 7-3.1.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 7-3.1.3 Sprinkler Omissions. Sprinklers shall be permitted to be omitted in communication equipment areas under the exclusive control of a public communication utility agency, provided: 1. The equipment areas are separated from the remainder of the building by a two-hr fire barrier; and 2. Such areas are used exclusively for such equipment; and 3. An approved automatic smoke-detection system is installed in such ar-eas and is supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location; and 4. Other approved fire-protection equipment such as portable fire extin-guishers or Class II standpipes are installed in such areas.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that provisions need to be provided for alternative fire protection measures for telecom-munications areas.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: This needs a lot of work. Is the building still considered fully sprinklered? Item 4 is poor code text. Needs to be coordinated with NFPA 13.

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(Log #146)1-202-(5-2 through 5-2.3.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Darrell W. Harguth, Fire Equip. Manufacturers’ Assn. Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Include all of Section 5-2 through 5-2.3.1, including Table 5-2, Hydrostatic Test Intervals for Fire Extinguishers as follows: 5-2 Frequency. At intervals not exceeding those specified in Table 5-2, fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically retested. The hydrostatic retest shall be conducted within the calendar year of the specified test interval. In no case shall an extinguisher be recharged if it is beyond its specified retest date. (For non rechargeable fire extinguishers, see the exception to 4-4.3.) 5-2.1 Nitrogen cylinders, argon cylinders, carbon dioxide cylinders, or cartridges used for inert gas storage that are used as an expellant for wheeled fire extinguishers and carbon dioxide extinguishers shall be hydro-statically tested every 5 years. Exception: Cylinders (except those charged with carbon dioxide) comply-ing with Part 173.34(e) 15, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be permitted to be hydrostatically tested every 10 years. 5-2.2 Nitrogen cartridges, argon cartridges, and carbon dioxide cartridges used as an expellant for hand portable fire extinguishers that have DOT or TC markings shall be hydrostatically tested or replaced according to the requirements of DOT or TC. (Table 5-2 shown on following page) Exception No. 1: Cartridges not exceeding 2 in. (5.1 cm) outside diameter and having a length less than 2 ft (0.61 m) are exempt from periodic hydro-static retest. Exception No. 2: Cartridges with DOT stamp 3E are exempt from peri-odic hydrostatic retest. 5-2.3 A hydrostatic test shall be performed on fire extinguisher hose as-semblies equipped with a shutoff nozzle at the end of the hose. The test interval shall be the same as specified for the fire extinguisher on which the hose is installed. 5-2.3.1 High-pressure and low-pressure accessory hose (other than agent discharge hose) used on wheeled extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested. The test interval shall be the same as that specified for the fire ex-tinguisher agent cylinder on which the hose is installed.SUBSTANTIATION: The NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint should include all necessary requirements to guide the user on the required fre-quency of hydrostatic testing of fire extinguisher cylinders. The current provisions in the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint suggests that hydro-static testing is only required when evidence of physical damage is present. Table 5-2 sets forth a specific timetable for this testing.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add as new 7-6.4.2.8 and replace with extract text from NFPA 10, Section 5-2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 7.6.4.2.8 Testing. 7.6.4.2.8.1 Frequency. At intervals not exceeding those specified in Table 7.6.4.2.8, fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically retested. The hydro-static retest shall be conducted within the calendar year of the specified test interval. In no case shall an extinguisher be recharged if it is beyond its specified retest date. (For nonrechargeable fire extinguishers, see the exception to 4-4.3.) 7.6.4.2.8.2 Nitrogen cylinders, argon cylinders, carbon dioxide cylinders, or cartridges used for inert gas storage that are used as an expellant for wheeled fire extinguishers and carbon dioxide extinguishers shall be hydro-statically tested every 5 years. Exception: Cylinders (except those charged with carbon dioxide) comply-ing with Part 173.34(e) 15, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be permitted to be hydrostatically tested every 10 years. 7.6.4.2.8.3 Nitrogen cartridges, argon cartridges, and carbon dioxide car-tridges used as an expellant for hand portable fire extinguishers that have DOT or TC markings shall be hydrostatically tested or replaced according to the requirements of DOT or TC. Exception No. 1: Cartridges not exceeding 2 in. (5.1 cm) outside diameter and having a length less than 2 ft (0.61 m) are exempt from periodic hydro-static retest. Exception No. 2: Cartridges with DOT stamp 3E are exempt from peri-odic hydrostatic retest. 7.6.4.2.8.4 A hydrostatic test shall be performed on fire extinguisher hose assemblies equipped with a shutoff nozzle at the end of the hose. The test interval shall be the same as specified for the fire extinguisher on which the hose is installed. 7.6.4.2.8.5 High-pressure and low-pressure accessory hose (other than agent discharge hose) used on wheeled extinguishers shall be hydrostati-cally tested. The test interval shall be the same as that specified for the fire extinguisher agent cylinder on which the hose is installed. (10:5-2)

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Table 5-2 Hydrostatic Test Interval for Extinguishers

Extinguisher Type Test Interval (Years)

Stored-pressure water, loaded stream, and/or antifreeze 5Wetting agent 5AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) 5FFFP (film-forming fluoroprotein foam) 5Dry chemical with stainless steel shells 5Carbon dioxide 5Wet chemical 5Dry chemical, stored-pressure, with mild steel shells, brazed brass shells, or aluminum shells 12Dry chemical, cartridge-or cylinder-operated, withmild steel shells 12Halogenated agents 12Dry powder, stored-pressure, cartridge- or cylinder-operated, with mild steel shells 12

Note: Stored-pressure water extinguishers with fiberglass shells (pre-1976) are prohibited from hydrostatic testing due to manufacturer’s recall.

Table 7-6.4.2.8 Hydrostatic Test Interval for Extinguishers

Extinguisher Type Test Interval (Years)

Stored-pressure water, loaded stream, and/or antifreeze 5Wetting agent 5AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) 5FFFP (film-forming fluoroprotein foam) 5Dry chemical with stainless steel shells 5Carbon dioxide 5Wet chemical 5Dry chemical, stored-pressure, with mild steel shells, brazed brass shells, or aluminum shells 12Dry chemical, cartridge-or cylinder-operated, withmild steel shells 12Halogenated agents 12Dry powder, stored-pressure, cartridge- or cylinder-operated, with mild steel shells 12

Note: Stored-pressure water extinguishers with fiberglass shells (pre-1976) are prohibited from hydrostatic testing due to manufacturer’s recall. (10: 5-2)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPACOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee has added additional extract provisions from NFPA 10 for use by inspectors to verify that the correct testing has been performed on fire extinguishers.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #209)1-203-(5-3.1 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 5-3.1 to read as follows: 5-3.1 Maintenance of Fire-Resistive Construction. Required fire-resis-tive construction, including fire barriers, fire walls, exterior walls due to location on property , fire-resistive requirements based on type of construc-tion, draft-stop partitions and roof coverings shall be maintained as speci-fied in the NFPA 5000 Building Code and this code and shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or improperly installed. When required fire-rated gypsum wallboard walls or ceilings are dam-aged to the extent that through openings exist, the damaged gypsum wall-board shall be replaced or returned to the required level of fire resistance using a listed repair system or using materials and methods equivalent to the original construction.SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed text is extracted from Section 1111 of the 2000 UFC. It has been modified to comply with NFPA terminology. The NFPA 1 UFC should contain requirements for maintaining required fire-resistive construction in order to assure that it will perform properly during a fire event.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new Section 5-3.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 5-3.1 Maintenance of Fire-Resistive Construction. Required fire-resistive construction, including fire barriers, fire walls, exterior walls due to loca-tion on property, fire-resistive requirements based on type of construction, draft-stop partitions and roof coverings shall be maintained and shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or improperly installed. When required fire-rated gypsum wallboard walls or ceilings are dam-aged to the extent that through openings exist, the damaged gypsum wall-board shall be replaced or returned to the required level of fire resistance using a listed repair system or using materials and methods equivalent to the original construction.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the submit-ter’s intent to include provisions for fire resistant barriers to be maintained after installation.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #273)1-204-(5-7) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 5-7 and renumber existing Section 5-7 to 5-8. New Section 5-7 should extract the requirements for smoke barriers. SUBSTANTIATION: Currently, the draft of the Code is extracting re-quirements for smoke partitions and not smoke barriers. I am questioning if that is the intent.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise section 5-7 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 5-7 Smoke Partitions and Smoke Barriers. 5-7.1 Where required elsewhere in this Code or NFPA 101, smoke parti-tions and smoke barriers shall be provided to limit the transfer of smoke. 5-7.2 Smoke partitions shall extend from the floor to the underside of the floor or roof deck above, through any concealed spaces, such as those above suspended ceilings, and through interstitial structural and mechani-cal spaces. Exception*: Smoke partitions shall be permitted to terminate at the un-derside of a monolithic or suspended ceiling system where the following conditions are met: (a) The ceiling system forms a continuous membrane. (b) A smoketight joint is provided between the top of the smoke partition and the bottom of the suspended ceiling. (c) The space above the ceiling is not used as a plenum. (101:8.2.4.2) 5-7.3* Doors. 5-7.3.1 Doors in smoke partitions shall comply with 5-7.3.2 through 5-7.3.5. (101:8.2.4.3.1) 5-7.3.2 Doors shall comply with the provisions of 7.2.1 of NFPA 101. (101:8.2.4.3.2) 5-7.3.3 Doors shall not include louvers. (101:8.2.4.3.3)

5-7.3.4* Door clearances shall be in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows. (101:8.2.4.3.4) 5-7.3.5 Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing in accordance with 7.2.1.8 of NFPA 101. (101:8.2.4.3.5) 5-7.4 Penetrations and Miscellaneous Openings in Smoke Partitions. 5-7.4.1 Pipes, conduits, bus ducts, cables, wires, air ducts, pneumatic tubes and ducts, and similar building service equipment that pass through smoke partitions shall be protected as follows: (1) The space between the penetrating item and the smoke partition shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be filled with a material that is capable of limiting the transfer of smoke. b. It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (2) Where the penetrating item uses a sleeve to penetrate the smoke parti-tion, the sleeve shall be solidly set in the smoke partition, and the space between the item and the sleeve shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be filled with a material that is capable of limiting the transfer of smoke. b. It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (3) Where designs take transmission of vibrations into consideration, any vibration isolation shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be made on either side of the smoke partitions. b. It shall be made by an approved device that is designed for the specific purpose. (101:8.2.4.4.1) 5-7.4.2 Openings located at points where smoke partitions meet the outside walls, other smoke partitions, smoke barriers, or fire barriers of a building shall meet one of the following conditions: (1) They shall be filled with a material that is capable of limiting the transfer of smoke. (2) They shall be made by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (101:8.2.4.4.2) 5-7.4.3* Air transfer openings in smoke partitions shall be provided with approved dampers designed to limit the transfer of smoke. Dampers in air transfer openings shall close upon detection of smoke by approved smoke detectors installed in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. (101:8.2.4.4.3) 5-7.5 Smoke Barriers. 5-7.5.1* General. Where required, smoke barriers shall be provided to subdivide building spaces for the purpose of restricting the movement of smoke. 5-7.5.2* Continuity. Smoke barriers required by this Code shall be con-tinuous from an outside wall to an outside wall, from a floor to a floor, or from a smoke barrier to a smoke barrier or a combination thereof. Such bar-riers shall be continuous through all concealed spaces, such as those found above a ceiling, including interstitial spaces. Exception: A smoke barrier required for an occupied space below an in-terstitial space shall not be required to extend through the interstitial space, provided that the construction assembly forming the bottom of the intersti-tial space provides resistance to the passage of smoke equal to that provided by the smoke barrier. 5-7.5.3 Fire Barrier Used as Smoke Barrier. A fire barrier shall be permit-ted to be used as a smoke barrier, provided that it meets the requirements of 5-7.5.4 through 5-7.5.6. 5-7.5.4 Doors. 5-7.5.4.1* Doors in smoke barriers shall close the opening leaving only the minimum clearance necessary for proper operation and shall be without undercuts, louvers, or grilles. 5-7.5.4.2* Where a fire resistance rating for smoke barriers is specified elsewhere in the Code, openings shall be protected as follows: (1) Door opening protectives shall have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes where tested in accordance with NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, without the hose stream test, unless otherwise specified by Chapters 12 through 42. (2) Fire windows shall comply with 8.2.3.2.2. Exception: Latching hardware shall not be required on doors in smoke barriers where so indicated by Chapters 12 through 42. 5-7.5.4.3* Doors in smoke barriers shall be self-closing or automatic-clos-ing in accordance with 7.2.1.8 and shall comply with the provisions of 7.2.1. 5-7.5.5 Smoke Dampers. 5-7.5.5.1 An approved damper designed to resist the passage of smoke shall be provided for each air transfer opening or duct penetration of a re-quired smoke barrier, unless otherwise specifically exempted. Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to ducts or air transfer openings that are part of an engineered smoke control system in accordance with Section 9.3. Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to ducts where the air continues to move and the air-handling system installed is arranged to pre-vent recirculation of exhaust or return air under fire emergency conditions. Exception No. 3: This requirement shall not apply where the air inlet or outlet openings in ducts are limited to a single smoke compartment. Exception No. 4: This requirement shall not apply where ducts penetrate floors that serve as smoke barriers.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 5-7.5.5.2 Required smoke dampers in ducts penetrating smoke barriers shall close upon detection of smoke by approved smoke detectors in accor-dance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. Exception No. 1: Duct detectors shall not be required where ducts pen-etrate smoke barriers above the smoke barrier doors and the door release detector actuates the damper. Exception No. 2: Approved smoke detector installations located within the ducts in existing installations shall be exempt from the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. 5-7.5.5.3 Required smoke dampers in air transfer openings shall close upon detection of smoke by approved smoke detectors in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. Exception: Where a duct is provided on one side of the smoke barrier, the smoke detectors on the duct side shall be in accordance with 5-7.5.5.2. 5-7.5.6 Penetrations and Miscellaneous Openings in Floors and Smoke Barriers. 5-7.5.6.1 Pipes, conduits, bus ducts, cables, wires, air ducts, pneumatic tubes and ducts, and similar building service equipment that pass through floors and smoke barriers shall be protected as follows: (1) The space between the penetrating item and the smoke barrier shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be filled with a material that is capable of maintaining the smoke resistance of the smoke barrier. b. It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (2) Where the penetrating item uses a sleeve to penetrate the smoke bar-rier, the sleeve shall be solidly set in the smoke barrier, and the space be-tween the item and the sleeve shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be filled with a material that is capable of maintaining the smoke resistance of the smoke barrier. b. It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (3) Where designs take transmission of vibration into consideration, any vibration isolation shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be made on either side of the smoke barrier. b. It shall be made by an approved device that is designed for the specific purpose. 5-7.5.6.2 Openings occurring at points where floors or smoke barriers meet the outside walls, other smoke barriers, or fire barriers of a building shall meet one of the following conditions: (1) It shall be filled with a material that is capable of maintaining the smoke resistance of the floor or smoke barrier. (2) It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the specific purpose. (NFPA 101:8-3) (3)Where designs take transmission of vibration into consideration, any vibration isolation shall meet one of the following conditions: a. It shall be made on either side of the smoke barrier. b. It shall be made by an approved device that is designed for the specific purpose. 5-7.5.6.2 Openings occurring at points where floors or smoke barriers meet the outside walls, other smoke barriers, or fire barriers of a building shall meet one of the following conditions: (1) It shall be filled with a material that is capable of maintaining the smoke resistance of the floor or smoke barrier. (2) It shall be protected by an approved device that is designed for the spe-cific purpose. (NFPA 101:8-3)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action accomplishes the submitter’s intent by adding a section on smoke partitions and smoke bar-riers.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #97)1-205-(5-8) : Reject SUBMITTER: Len A. Malmquist, Central Emergency Services/Rep. UFCA Code Development CommitteeRECOMMENDATION: Add New Section 5-8 to Preprint of NFPA 1: Add new text to read as follows: 5-8 Smoke and Heat Venting 5-8.1 When Required. Smoke and heat vents complying with Section 8102.72 or fixed openings shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this section as follows: 1. In single-story Groups F. Division 1 and S. Division 1 Occupancies hav-ing over 50,000 sq. ft. (4645 m

2) in undivided area.

2. In Group H. Divisions 1,2,3,4 or 5 Occupancies any of which are over 15,000 sq. ft. (1394 m

2) in single floor area. For specific hazardous materi-

als where smoke and heat vents may be required for Group H Occupancies having 15,000 sq. ft. (1394 m

2) or less in single floor area, see Section 8003.

Smoke and heat venting in buildings with high-piled combustible stock shall comply with Article 81.

5-8.1.2 Mixed Occupancies. Venting facilities shall be installed in buildings of mixed occupancy on the basis of the individual occupancy involved. 5-8.1.3 Types of Vents. Vents shall be fixed in the open position or vents shall be activated by temperature and shall open automatically in the event of fire. Fixed openings may consist of skylights or other openings that provide venting directly to exterior above the plane of the main room in which they are located. Vents shall meet the design criteria of this section regarding el-evation, and Section 5-8.1.4 regarding venting area dimensions, spacing and venting ratios. The chief may require documentation of the design to ensure proper performance of required venting. Also see NFPA 204, 1998 edition. Temperature activation of vents shall be at or near the highest elevation of the ceiling and in no case lower than the upper one third of the curtain board. Where plain glass is used, provisions shall be made to protect the occupants from glass breakage. In no case shall vents be located closer than 20 ft. (6069 mm) to adjacent property line. 5-8.1.4 Size and Spacing of Vents. 5-8.1.4.1 Effective venting area. The effective venting area is the mini-mum cross-sectional area through which the hot gases must pass en route to atmosphere. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 sq. ft. (1.5 m

2) with no dimension less than 4 ft. (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters

whose total width does not exceed 6 in. (1.5 m2).

2-2.2.2.2 Spacing. The maximum center-to-center spacing between vents within the building shall be:

1. Groups F and S Occupancies: 120 ft. (36576). 2. In Group H Occupancies: 1:50. 5-8.1.5 Curtain Boards. 5-8.1.5.1 General. Curtain boards shall be provided to subdivide a vented building in accordance with the provisions of this section. Exception: When approved, draft curtains curtain boards may be omitted in buildings protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 5-8.1.5.2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be sheet metal, cement fiber-board, lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard or other approved materials that provide equivalent performance that will resist the passage of smoke. All joints and connections shall be smoke tight. 5-8.1.5.3 Location and depth. Curtain boards shall extend down from the ceiling for a minimum depth of 6 ft. (1829 mm), but need not extend closer than 8 ft. (2438 mm) to the floor. In Group H Occupancies, the minimum depth shall be 12 ft (3658 mm) except that it need not be closer than 8 ft. (2436 mm) to the f.loor provided the curtain board is not less than 6 ft. (1829 mm) in depth. 5-8.1.5.4 Spacing. The distance between curtain boards shall not exceed 250 ft. (76200 mm) and the curtained area shall be limited to 50,000 sq. ft. (4645 m

2). In Group H Occupancies, the distance between curtain boards

shall not exceed 100 ft. (30480 mm) and the curtained area shall be limited to 15,000 sq. ft. (1394 m

2). Also revise Section 9003 by adding a new refer-

ence standard as follows: NFPA Standards n.2.9 204 Smoke and Heat Venting 5-8.2 Smoke Control 5-8.2.1 Scope and Purpose. This section applies to mechanical or pas-sive smoke-control systems wen they are required by this code or any other codes. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of smoke-control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for the evacuation or reloca-tion of occupants. These provisions are not intending for the preservation of contents or for assistance in fire-suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke-control systems need not comply with the requirements of Section 609 in the Uniform Mechanical Code unless their normal use would otherwise require compliance. Nothing within these requirements is intended to apply when smoke control is not otherwise required by this code or any other codes. Smoke-control systems are not a substitute for sprinkler protection. 5-8.2.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, certain terms are de-fined as follows: Pressurization is the creation and maintenance of pressure levels in zones of a building, including elevator shafts and stairwells that are higher than the pressure level at the smoke source, such pressure levels being produced by positive pressures of a supply of uncontaminated air, by exhausting air and smoke at the smoke source, or by a combination of these methods. Pressurized Stairway Enclosure is a type of smoke-control system in which stairway enclosures mechanically pressurized to minimize smoke contamina-tion of them during a fire incident. Smoke Barrier is a continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall, floor or ceiling assembly that is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke. Smoke-Control Mode is a predefined operational configuration of a system or device for the purpose of smoke control. Smoke-Control System, Mechanical, is an engineered system that uses mechanical fans to produce pressure differences across smoke barriers or establish airflows to limit and direct smoke movement. Smoke-Control System, Passive, is a system of smoke barriers arranged to limit the migration of smoke. Smoke-Control Zone is a space within a building enclosed by smoke bar-riers.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Smoke Damper is a device that meets the requirements of approved rec-ognized standards, and is designed to resist the passage of air or smoke. A combination fire and smoke damper shall meet the requirements of approved recognized standards. Smoke Exhaust System is a mechanical or gravity system intended to move smoke from the smoke zone to exterior of the building, including smoke removal, purging and venting systems, as well as the function of exhausted fans utilized to reduce the pressure in a smoke zone. Stack Effect is the vertical airflow within buildings cuased by temperature differences. Tenable Environment is an environment in which the quantity and location of smoke is limited or otherwise restricted to allow for ready evacuation through the space. Zoned Smoke control is a smoke-control system utilizing pressure differ-ences between adjacent smoke-control zones. 5-8.3 Design Methods. 5-8.3.1. General. Buildings or portions thereof required to have a smoke-control system shall have such systems designed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Exception: Smoke and heat venting required by Section 6-9. 5-8.3.2 Rationality. 5-8.3.2.1 General. Systems or methods of construction to be used in smoke control shall be based on a rational analysis in accordance with well-established principles of engineering. The analysis shall include, but not be limited by, Section 5-8. 5-8.3.2.2 Stack effect. The system shall be designed such that the maxi-mum probable normal or reverse stack effects will not adversely interfere with the systems capabilities. In determining the maximum probable stack effects, altitude, elevation, weather history and interior temperatures shall be used. 5-8.3.2.3 Temperature effect of fire. Buoyancy and expansion caused by the design fire (Section 5-8.4) shall be analyzed. The system shall be designed such that these effects do not adversely interfere with the system’s capabilities. 5-8.3.2.4 Wind effect. The design shall consider the adverse effects of wind. 5-8.3.2.5 HVAC systems. The design shall consider the effects of the heat-ing, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems on both smoke and fire transport. The analysis shall include all permutations of systems status. The design shall consider the effects of the fire on the heating, ventilating an air-conditioning systems. 5-8.3.2.6 Climate. The design shall consider the effects of low tempera-tures on systems, property and occupants. Air inlets and exhausts shall be located so as to prevent snow or ice blockage. 5-8.3.2.7 Smoke barrier construction. A smoke barrier may or may not have a fire-resistive rating. Smoke barriers shall be constructed and sealed to limit leakage areas exclusive of protected openings. Maximum allowable leakage area shall be the aggregate area calculated us-ing the following leakage area ratios: 1. Walls: A/AW = 0.00100 2. Exit enclosures A-AW = 0.00035 3. All other shafts: A/AW = 0.00150 4. Floors and roofs: A/AF = 0.00050 Where: A = total leakage area, square ft. (m2). AF = unit floor or roof area of barrier, sq. ft. (m2). AW = unit wall area of barrier, sq. ft. (m2). Total leakage area of the barrier is the product of the smoke barrier gross area times the allowable leakage are ratio. Compliance shall be determined by achieving the minimum air pressure difference across the barrier with the system in the smoke-control mode for mechanical smoke-control systems. Passive smoke-control systems may be tested using other approved means such as door fan testing.

5-8.3.2.8 Opening protection. Openings in smoke barriers shall be protected by self-closing devices or automatic-closing devices actuated by

the required controls for the mechanical smoke-control system. Exceptions: 1. Passive smoke-control systems may have automatic closing devices ac-tuated by spot-type smoke detectors listed for releasing service. 2. The airflow method may be used to protect openings fixed in a perma-nently open position, which are located between smoke zones. Door open-ings shall be protected in accordance with the Building Code. Exceptions: 1. In Group I, Division 1 Occupancies when such doors are installed across corridors, a pair of opposite-swinging doors without a center mullion shall be installed having vision panels with approved fire-rated glazing materials in approved fire-rated frames, the area of which shall not exceed that tested. The doors shall be close fitting within operational tolerances, and shall not have undercuts, louvers or grilles. The doors shall have head and jamb stops, astragals or rabbets at meeting edges and automatic-closing devices. Positive latching devices may be omitted. Group I, Division 3 Occupancies, Duct and other heating, ventilating and air-conditioning openings shall be equipped with a minimum Class II, 250

F (121 C) smoke damper as defined and tested in accordance with approved recognized standards. 5-8.3.2.9 Duration of operation. All portions of active or passive smoke-control systems shall be capable of continued operation after detection of the fire event for not less than 20 minutes. 5-8.3.3 Pressurization Method. 5-8.3.3.1 General. The primary means of controlling smoke shall be pres-sure differences across smoke-control zone of fire origin. 5-8.3.3.2 Minimum pressure difference. The minimum pressure difference across a smoke barrier shall be 0.05-in. water gage (12.4 Pa) in fully sprin-klered buildings. Exception: Smoke-control systems serving other than fully sprinklered buildings may be approved by the fire code official, provided the system is designed to achieve pressure differences at least two times the maximum calculated pres-sure difference produced by the design fire. 5-8.3.3.3 Maximum pressure difference. The maximum air pressure dif-ference across a smoke barrier shall be determined by required door-opening forces. The actual force control mode shall be in accordance with the Build-ing Code. The calculated force to set a side-hinged, swinging door in motion shall be determined by : F = Fdc + K(WAP)/2(W-d) (5-1) Where: A = door area, sq ft (m2). D = distance from door handle to latch edge of door, feet (m). F = total door opening force, pounds (N). Fdc = force required to overcome closing device, pounds (N). K = 5.2 (9.6). W = door width, feet (m). P = design pressure difference, inches water gage (Pa). Opening forces for other doors shall be determined by standard engineering methods for the resolution of forces and reactions. 5-8.3.4 Airflow Method. 5-8.3.4.1 General. When approved by the fire code official, smoke may be prevented from migrating through openings fixed in a permanently open position, which are located between smoke-control zones by the use of the airflow method. The design airflows shall be in accordance with this section. 5-8.3.4.2 Velocity.. The minimum average velocity through a fixed opening shall not be less than: v = 217.2 [h (Tf – To)/(Tf + 460)]1/2 (5-2) For SI: v – 119.9 [h(Tf – To)/Tf]1/2 Where: H = height of opening, feet (m). Tf = temperature of smoke, F (K). To = temperature of ambient air, F. (K). V = air velocity, feet per minute (m/s). Airflow shall be directed to limit smoke migration from the fire zone. The geometry of openings shall be considered to prevent flow reversal from tur-bulent effects. 5-8.3.4.3 Prohibited conditions. This method shall not be employed where either the quantity of air or the velocity of the airflow will adversely affect other portions of the smoke control system, unduly intensify the fire, disrupt plume dynamics or interfere with exiting,. In no case shall airflows toward the fire exceed 200 ft per minute (60 960 mm per minute). Where Formula (5-2) requires airflows to exceed this limit, the airflow method shall not be used. 5-8.3.5 Exhaust Method. 5-83.3.5.1 General. When approved by the fire code official, for large enclosed volume, such as in atria or malls, the exhaust method may be used. The design exhaust volumes shall be in accordance with this section. 5-8.3.5.2 Exhaust rate. 5-8.3.5.3 General. The height of the lowest horizontal surface of the accu-mulating smoke layer shall be maintained at least 10 ft (3048 mm) above any walking surface within the smoke zone. The required exhaust rate for the zone shall be the largest of the calculated plume mass flow rates for possible plume configurations. Provisions shall be made for the natural or mechani-cal supply of outside air to make up an equal volume of the air exhausted at flow rates not to exceed 200 ft per minute (60 960 mm per minute) toward the fire. 5-8.3.5.4 Axisymmetric plumes. The plume mass flow rate [mp, lbs/sec. (kg/s)] shall be determined by placing the design fire center on the axis of the space being analyzed.The limiting flame height shall be determined by: z/ = 0.533Qc2/5 (5-3) For SI: z/ = 0.166Qc2/5 Where: Q = total heat output. Qc = convective heat output, Btu/s (kW). (The value of Qc shall not be taken as less than 0.70Q.) z = height from top of fuel surface to bottom of smoke layer, feet (m) z/ = limiting flame height, ft (m). (z/ must be greater than the fuel equiva-lent diameter. See Section 5-8.3.5.4) for z > z/ mp = 0.022Qc1/3z5/3 + 0.0042Qc (5-4) For SI: mp = 0/071 Qc1/3z5/3 = 0/0018 Qc

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA for z = z/ mp = 0.011Qc (5-5) For SI: mp = 0.035 Qc for z < z/ mp = 0.0208Qc3/5z (5-6) For SI: mp 0.032Qc3/5z To convert mp from pounds per second of mass flow to a volumetric rate, the following formula shall be used: V = 60mp/ (5-7) Where: V = volumetric flow rate, cubic ft per minute (m3/s). = density of air at the temperature of the smoke layer, lbs./ ft 3 (T: in F) [kg/m3 (T: in C)]. 5-8.3.5.5 Balcony spill plumes: The plume mass flow rate (mp) for spill plumes shall be determined using the geometrically probable width based on architectural elements and projections in the following formula: mp = 0.124(QW2)1/3(zb + 0.3H)[1 + 0.063(zb = 0.6H)/W]2/3 (5-8) For SI: mp = 0.41(QW2)1/3(zb = 0.3H0 [1 = 0.063(zb = 0.6H)/W]2/3 Where: H = height above fire to underside of balcony, ft (m). W = plume width at point of spill, ft (m). zb = height from balcony, ft (m). 5-8.3.5.6 Window plumes. The plume mass flow rate (mp) shall be deter-mined from: mp = 0.077(AwHw1/2)1/3(zw = a)5/3 = 1.5AwHw1/2(5-9) For SI: mp = 0.68(AwHw1/2)1/3(zw =a)5/3 = 1.5AwHw1/2 Where: Aw = area of the opening, sq ft (m2). Hw = height of the opening, ft (m). zw = height from the top of the window or opening to the bottom of the smoke layer, ft (m). a = 2/4Aw25Jw15 – 2.1Hw (5-10) 5-8.3.5.7 Plume contact with walls. When the axisymmetric plume con-tacts the surrounding walls, the mass flow rate may be considered to be constant from the point of contact and beyond provided that contact remains constant. Use of this provision requires calculation of the plume diameter, which shall be calculated by: d = 0.48 [(Tc + 460)/(Ta = 460)]1/2z(5-11) For SI: d = 0.48 (TcTa)1/2z Where: d = plume diameter, ft (m). Ta = ambient air temperature, F (K). Tc = plume center line temperature, F (K). =(318 Qc2/3H-5/3) + Ta For SI: (23.3 Qc2/3H=5/3 + 273.15) +Ta z = height at which Tc is determined, ft (m). 5-8.4 Design Fire. 5-8.4.1 General. The design fire shall be based on a Q of not less than 5,000 Btu per second (5275 kW) unless a rational analysis is performed by the designer and approved by the fire code official 5-8.4.2 Rational analysis. 5-8.4.2.1 Factors considered. The engineering analysis shall include the characteristics of the fuel, fuel load, effects included by the fire, whether the fire is likely to be steady or unsteady. 5-8.4.2.2 Separation distance. Determination of the design fire shall in-clude consideration of the type of fuel, fuel spacing and configuration. The design fire shall be increased if other combustibles are within the separation distance as determined by: R = [Q/12 q”)[1/2 (5-12) Where: Q = heat release from fire. Btu/s (kW). q” = incident radiant heat flux required for nonpiloted ignition, Btu/ft2 s (W/m2). R = separation distance from target to center of fuel package, ft (m0> The ratio of the separation distance to the fuel equivalent radius shall not be less than 4. The fuel equivalent radius shall be the radius of a circle of equal area to floor area of the fuel package. 5-8.4.2.3 Heat-release assumptions. The analysis shall make use of best available data and shall not be based on excessively stringent limitations of combustible material. For offices, the heat release rate shall be 25 Btu/ft.2 s (284KW/m2) or greater. For mercantile and residential occupancies, the heat release rate shall be 50 Btu/ft.2 s (567 kW/m2) or greater. 5-8.4.2.4 Sprinkler effectiveness assumptions. The effect of sprinklers may be assumed to have halted fire growth at time of activation only upon a documented engineering analysis. 5-8.5 Equipment. 5-8.5.1 General. equipment such as, but not limited to , fans ducts and bal-ance dampers shall be suitable for their intended use, suitable for the prob-able temperatures to which they may be exposed. This temperature rise shall be computed by: Ts = (Qc/mc) + (Ta) (5-13) 5-8.5.2 Exhaust fans: Components of exhaust fans shall be rated and certi-fied by the manufacturer for the probable temperature rise to which the com-ponents may be exposed. This temperature rise shall be computed by: Ts =

(Qc/mc) = (Ta) (5-13) Where: C = specifice hat of smoke at smoke-layer temperature. Btu/ lb. F (kJ/kg-K). m = exhaust rate, pounds per second (kg/s). Qc = convective heat output of fire, Btu/sec. (kW). Ta = ambient temperature, F (K). Ts = smoke temperature, F (K). Exception: Ts may be reduced if dilution air is ensured and the new Ts is calculated. 5-8.5.3 Ducts. Ducts materials and joints shall be capable of withstand-ing the probable temperatures and pressures to which they are exposed as determined by Formula (5-13). Ducts shall be constructed and supported in accordance with the Mechanical Code. Ducts shall be leak tested to 1.5 times the maximum design pressure in accordance with nationally accepted practices. Measured leakage shall not exceed 5 percent of design flow. Results of such testing shall be a part of the documentation procedure. Ducts shall be supported by substantial, noncom-bustible supports. Exception: Flexible connections, for the purpose of vibration isolations complying with the Mechanical Code, may be used if constructed of approved fire-resistive materials. 5-8.5.4 Equipment, inlets and outlets. Equipment shall be located so as to not expose uninvolved portions of the building to an additional fire hazard. Outside air inlets shall be located so as to minimize the potential for intro-ducing smoke of flame into the building. Exhaust outlets shall be located so as to minimize reintroduction of smoke into the building and to limit expo-sure of the building of adjacent buildings to an additional fire hazards. 5-8.5.5 Automatic dampers. Automatic dampers installed within the smoke-control system shall be listed and conform to the requirements of ap-proved recognized standards. 5-8.5.6 Fans. In addition to other requirements, belt-driven fans shall have 1.5 times the number of belts required for the design duty with the minimum number of belts being two. Fans shall be selected for stable performance based on normal temperature and where applicable, elevated temperature. Calculations and manufacturer’s fan curves shall be part of the documenta-tion procedures. Fans shall be supported and restrained by noncombustible devices in accordance with the requirements of the Building and Mechanical Code. Motors driving fans shall not be operating beyond their nameplate horsepower (kW) as determined from measurement of actual current draw. Motors driving fans shall have a minimum service factor of 1.15. 5-8.6 Power Systems. 5-8.6.1 General. The smoke-control system shall be supplied with two sources of power. Primary power shall be the normal building power sys-tems. Secondary power shall be from and approved standby source com-plying with the Electrical Code. The standby power source and its transfer switches shall be in a separate room from the normal power transformers and switchgear and shall be enclosed in a room of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction, ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the two sources shall be by independent routes. Transfer to full standby power shall be automatic and within 60 seconds of failure of the primary power. The systems shall comply with the Electrical Code. 5-8.6.2 Power sources and power surges. Elements of the smoke-manage-ment system relying on volatile memories or the like shall be uninterrupt-ible power sources of sufficient duration to span 15-minute primary power interruption. Elements of the smoke-management system susceptible to power surges shall be suitably protected by conditions. suppressors or other approved means. 5-8.7 Detection and Control Systems. 5-8.7.1 General. Fire-detection and control systems for mechanical smoke-control systems shall be supervised in accordance with Section 1007. Supervision shall further provide positive confirmation of actuation, testing of devices, manual override mechanisms, and the presence of power down-stream of all disconnects. When supervision requires the sensing of damper position, it shall be accomplished by limit or proximity switches. When supervision requires sensing of air flow, it shall be by proximity switches. When supervision requires sensing of air flow, it shall be by differential pres-sure transmitters. Required supervision shall be indicated at the Fire Fight-er’s Control Panel. The fire-detection and control system shall be listed. 5-8.7.2 Wiring. In addition to meeting requirements of the Electrical Code, all wiring, regardless of voltage shall be fully enclosed within continuous raceways. 5-8.7.3 Activation. Smoke-control systems shall be activated as follows: 1. Mechanical smoke-control systems, using the pressurization method, serving buildings having no occupied floor more than 300 ft (91 440 mm) above or 785 ft (22 860 mm) below exit grade shall have automatic control of pressurized stairwell enclosure system may be manual in accordance with Section 5-8.9. Exception: When required in Group 1 Occupancies, they shall be entirely automatic. 2. Mechanical smoke-control systems, using the pressurization method, serving buildings having occupied floors more than 300 ft (91 440 mm) above or 75 ft (22 860 mm) below exit grade shall have completely auto-matic control.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 3. Mechanical smoke-control systems using the airflow or exhaust method shall have completely automatic control. 4. Passive smoke-control systems may be actuated by approved spot-type detectors listed for releasing service. 5-8.7.4 Automatic control. Whenever completely automatic control is required used, the automatic-control sequences shall be initiated from an appropriately zoned automatic sprinkler system meeting the requirements of Section 9003, Standard n.2.9. Or from an appropriately zoned , total coverage smoke-detection system meeting the requirements of Section 9003, Standard n.2.12. 5-8.7.5 Smoke detection. Smoke detectors shall be listed and shall be in-stalled in accordance with the Section 9003, Standard n.2.12. 5-8.8 control Air Tubing. 5-8.8.1 General. Control-air tubing shall be of sufficient size to meet the required response times. Tubing shall be flushed clean and dry prior to fi-nal connections. Tubing shall be adequately supported and protected from damage. Tubing passing through concrete or masonry shall be sleeved and prtected from abrasion and electrolytic action. 5-8.8.2 Materials control-air tubing shall be hard drawn copper, Type L, ACR, see ASTM B 42-92, B 43-91, B 68-88, B 88-92, B 251-88 and B 280-92. Fittings shall be wrought copper or brass, solder type, and see ANSI B 16.22-89 or ANSI b 16.18-84. Changes in direction may be made with ap-propriate tool bends. Brass, compression type fittings may be used at final connection to devices; other joints shall be brazed using a BcuP5 brazing al-loy with solidus above 1,100 F (593 C) and liquidus below 1,500 F (816 C). Brazing flux shall be used on copper to brass joints only. Exception: Nonmetallic tubing may be used within control panel and at the final con-nection to devices, providing all of the following conditions are met: 1. Tubing shall be listed by an approved agency for flame and smoke char-acteristics. 2. Tubing and connected device shall be completely enclosed within gal-vanized or paint grade steel enclosure of not less than 0,030 in. (0.76 mm) (No. 22 galvanized sheet gage) thickness. Entry to the enclosure shall be by copper tubing with a protective grommet of neoprene or teflon or by suitable brass compression to male barbed adapter. 3. Tubing shall be identified by appropriately documented coding. 4. Tubing shall be neatly tied and supported within enclosure. Tubing bridging cabinet and door or movable device shall be of sufficient length to avoid tension and excessive stress. Tubing shall be protected against abra-sion. Tubing serving devices on doors shall be fastened along hinges. 5-8.8.3 Isolation from other functions. All control tubing serving other than smoke-control functions shall be isolated by automatic isolation valves or shall be an independent system. 5-8.8.4 Testing. Test all control-air tubing at three times operating pres-sure for not less than 30 minutes without any noticeable loss in gage pressure prior to final connection to devices. 5-8.8.5 Marking and Identification. The detection and control systems shall be clearly marked at all junctions, accesses and terminations. 5-8.8.6 Control Diagrams. Identical control diagrams showing all devices in the system and identifying their location and function shall be maintained current and kept on file with the building official, the fire department and with the firefighter’s control panel in an approved format an manner. 5-8.9 Firefighter’s Control Panel. 5-8.9.1 General. A firefighter’s control panel shall be provided for manual control or override of automatic control for mechanical smoke-control sys-tems. (See Section 5-8.9.3) Such panel shall be designed to graphically depict the building arrangement and smoke-control system zones served by the systems. The status of each smoke-control zone shall be indicated by lamps and appropriate legends. Fans, major ducts and dampers within the building that are portions of the smoke-control systems shall be shown on the firefighter’s control panel and shall be shown connected to their respective ducts with a clear indication of the direction of airflow. Devices, switches, indicators and the like shall bear plain English identifying legends having a Size and stroke equivalent to 12-point Helvetica bold. Status indicators shall be provided for all smoke-control equipment by pilot lamp-type indicators as follows: 1. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their normal status-Green. 2. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their off or closed sta-tus-Red. 3. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in a fault status-Yellow. Provision for testing the pilot lamp on the firefighter’s control panel by means of one or more “lamp test” momentary push buttons or other self-re-storing means shall be included. The fault status shall be further identified by pulsing the indicator lamp. Exception: Light-emitting diodes may be used in lieu of pilot lamps with prior ap-proval. The firefighter’s control panel layout shall be submitted at full scale for approval prior to installation. 5-8.9.2 Smoke-control capability. The firefighter’s control panel shall pro-vide control capability over the complete smoke-control system equipment within the building as follows: 1. On-Auto Off control over each individual piece of operating smoke-

control equipment that can also be controlled from other sources within the building. This includes stairway pressurization fans; smoke exhaust fans; supply, return and exhaust fans; elevator shaft fans; and other operation equipment used or intended for smoke-control purposes. 2. Open-Auto-Close control over all individual dampers relating to smoke control and that are also controlled from other sources within the building. 3. On-Off or Open-close control over all smoke-control and other critical equipment associated with a fire or smoke emergency and that can only be controlled from the firefighter’s control panel. Exception: 1. For complex systems, with prior approval, the controls and indicators may be combined to control and indicate all elements of a single zone as a unit. 2. For complex systems, with prior approval, the control may be accom-plished by computer interface using approved, plain English commands. 5-8.9.3 Control action and priorities. The firefighter’s control panel actions shall be as follows: 1. On-Off, Open-Close control actions shall have the highest priority of any control point within the building. Once issued from the firefighter’s control panel, no automatic or manual control from any other control point within the building shall contradict the control action. Where automatic means is provided to interrupt normal, nonemergency equipment operation or produce a specific result to safeguard the building or equipment (i.e., duct freezestats, duct smoke detectors, high-temperature cutouts, temperature-actuated link-age and similar devices), such means shall be capable of being overridden by the firefighter’s control panel control action and the last control action as indicated by each firefighter’s control panel switch position shall prevail. Exception: Power disconnects required by the Electrical Code. 2. Only the Auto position of each three-position firefighter’s control panel switch shall allow automatic or manual control action from other control points within the building. The Auto position shall be the Normal, nonemer-gency, building control position. When a firefighters’s control panel is in the Auto position, the actual status of the device (on,off, open, closed) shall continue to be indicated by the status indicator described above. 5-8.9.4 Response Time. Smoke-control system activation shall be initiated immediately after receipt of an appropriate automatic or manual activation command; Smoke-control systems shall activate individual components (such as dampers and fans) in the sequence necessary to prevent physical damage to the fans, dampers, ducts and other equipment. The total response time for individual components to achieve their desired operation mode shall not exceed the following: 3. control air isolation valves Immediately 4. Smoke damper closing 15 seconds 5. Smoke damper opening 15 seconds maximum 6. Fan starting (energizing) 15 seconds maximum 7. Fan stopping (de-energizing) Immediately 8. Fan volume modulation 30 seconds maximum 9. Temperature control safety override Immediately 10 Positive indication of smoke control, the firefighter’s control panel re-sponse time shall be the same for automatic or manual smoke-control action initiated from any other building control point. SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of this proposal is to place Smoke and Heat venting requirements into the Fire Code so that they can be used dur-ing construction or inspections. The requirements in this proposal come from the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, and were placed into the 2000 Uniform Fire Code Supplement. They were also correlated with Section 910 of the International Building Code. The proposal also incorpo-rates a reference to NFPA 204-1998 edition in Chapter 5, Section 5-8 .1.3 to provide guidance for alternate performance designs to the specifications criteria for smoke and heat vents.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 207 (Log #210).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #149)1-206-(5-8) : Accept SUBMITTER: Marshall A. Klein, Marshall A. Klein & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section and Annex Note as follows: 5-8* Smoke and Heat Venting. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction approved manual smoke and heating shall be provided. A-5-8 For guidance on smoke and heat venting see NFPA 204. Smoke and heat venting is provided for safe fire fighting operations. SUBSTANTIATION: There are no requirements here for smoke or heat vents. I am not justifying one way or the other whether smoke or heat vents are, or are not, needed in certain occupancies or situations, but writing a Code leaving such an expensive and controversial issue subject to “. . .

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAwhere required by the AHJ. . . “ is too subjective and will not promote uni-form enforcement of the Code. In addition, it would appear to me that this is a Building Code issue and any code proposals for smoke vents would be processed through the NFPA 5000 Committee.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #210)1-207-(5-8) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 5-8 Smoke and Heat Venting 5-8.1 When Required. Smoke and heat vents complying with Section 8102.72 or fixed openings shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this section as follows: 1. In single-story Groups F. Division 1 Occupancies having over 50,000 ft2 (4645 m2) in undivided area. 2. In Group H, divisions 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Occupancies any of which are over 15,000 ft2 (1394 m2) in single floor area, for specific hazardous materials where smoke and heat vents may be required for Group H Occupancies having 15,000 ft2 (1394 m2) or less in single floor area, see Section 8003. Smoke and heat venting in buildings with high-piled combustible stock shall comply with Article 81. 5-8.1.2 Mixed Occupancies. Venting facilities shall be installed in build-ings of mixed occupancy on the basis of the individual occupancy involved. 5-8.1.3 Types of Vents. Vents shall be fixed in the open position or vents shall be activated by temperature and shall open automatically in the event of fire. Fixed openings may consist of skylights or other openings that provide venting directly to exterior above the plane of the main room in which they are located. Vents shall meet the design criteria of this section regarding el-evation, and Section 5-8.1.4 regarding venting area dimensions, spacing and venting ratios. The chief may require documentation of the design to ensure proper performance of required venting. Also see NFPA 204, 1998 edition. Temperature activation of vents shall be at or near the highest elevation of the ceiling and in no case lower than the upper one third of the curtain board. Where plain glass is used, provisions shall be made to protect the occupants from glass breakage. In no case shall vents be located closer than 20 ft (6069 mm) to adjacent property line. 5-8.1.4 Size and Spacing Vents. 5-8.1.4.1 Effective venting area. The effective venting area is the minimum cross-sectional area through which the hot gases must pass en route to atmo-sphere. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 ft2 (1.5 m2) with no dimension less than 4 ft (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters whose total width does not exceed 6 in. (1.5 m2). 5-8.1.4.2 Spacing. The maximum center-to-center spacing between vents within the building shall be: 1. Groups F and S Occupancies: 120 ft (36576 mm). 2. Group H Occupancies: 100 ft (30480 mm). 5-8.1.4.3 Venting ratios. The following ratios of effective area of vent open-ings to floor areas shall be: 1. In Groups F and S Occupancies: 1:100. 2. In Group H Occupancies: 1:50. 5-8.1.5 Curtain Boards.5-8.1.5.1 General. Curtain boards shall be provided to subdivide a vented building in accordance with the provisions of this section. Exception: When approved, draft curtains curtain boards may be omitted in buildings protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 5-8.1.5.2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be sheet metal, cement fiberboard, lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard or other approved materials that provide equivalent performance that will resist the passage of smoke. All joints and connections shall be smoke tight. 5-8.1.5.3 Location and depth. Curtain boards shall extend down from the ceiling for a minimum depth of 6 ft (1828 mm), but need not extend closer than 8 ft (2438 mm) to the floor. In Group H Occupancies, the minimum depth shall be 12 ft (3658 mm) except that it need not be closer than 8 ft (2438 mm) to the floor, provided the curtain board is not less than 6 ft (1828 mm) in depth.

5-8.1.5.4 Spacing. The distance between curtain boards shall not exceed 250 ft (76200 mm) and the curtained area shall be limited to 50,000 ft2 (4645 m 2). In Group H Occupancies, the distance between curtain boards shall not exceed 100 ft (30480 mm) and the curtained area shall be limited to 15,000 ft2 (1394 m2). Also revise Section 9003 by adding a new reference standard as follows: NFPA Standards n.2.9 204 Smoke and Heat Venting 5-8.2 Smoke Control 5-8.2.1 Scope and Purpose. This section applies to mechanical or passive smoke-control systems when they are required by this code or any other codes. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for the design, installation and acceptance testing of smoke-control systems that are intended to provide a tenable environment for the evacuation or reloca-tion of occupants. These provisions are not intending for the preservation of contents or for assistance in fire-suppression or overhaul activities. Smoke-control systems need not comply with the requirements of Section 609 in the Uniform Mechanical Code unless their normal use would otherwise require compliance. Nothing within these requirements is intended to apply when smoke control is not otherwise required by this code or any other codes. Smoke-control systems are not a substitute for sprinkler protection. 5-8.2.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this Article, certain terms are de-fined as follows: Pressurization is the creation and maintenance of pressure levels in zones of a building, including elevator r shafts and stairwells that are higher than the pressure level at the smoke source, such pressure levels being produced by positive pressures of a supply of uncontaminated air, by exhausting air and smoke at the smoke source, or by a combination of these methods. Pressurized Stairway Enclosure is a type of smoke-control system in which stairway enclosures mechanically pressurized to minimize smoke contamina-tion of them during a fire incident. Smoke Barrier is a continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall, floor or ceiling assembly that is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke. Smoke-Control Mode is a predefined operational configuration of a system or device for the purpose of smoke control. Smoke-Control System, Mechanical, is an engineered system that uses mechanical fans to produce pressure differences across smoke barriers or establish airflows to limit and direct smoke movement. Smoke-Control System, Passive, is a system of smoke barriers arranged to limit the migration of smoke. Smoke-Control Zone is a space within a building enclosed by smoke bar-riers. Smoke Damper is a device that meets the requirements of approved recognized standards, and is designed to resist the passage of air or smoke. A combination fire and smoke damper shall meet the requirements of approved recognized standards. Smoke Exhaust System is a mechanical or gravity system intended to move smoke from the smoke zone to exterior of the building, including smoke removal, purging and venting systems, as well as the function of exhausted fans utilized to reduce the pressure in a smoke zone. Stack Effect is the vertical airflow within buildings caused by temperature differences. Tenable Environment is an environment in which the quantity and location of smoke is limited or otherwise restricted to allow for ready evacuation through the space. Zoned Smoke Control is a smoke-control system utilizing pressure differences between adjacent smoke-control zones. 5-8.3 Design Methods. 5-8.3.1 General. Buildings or portions thereof required to have a smoke-control system shall have such systems designed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Exception: Smoke and heat venting required by Section 6-9. 5-8.3.2 Rationality. 5-8.3.2.1 General. Systems or methods of construction to be used in smoke control shall be based on a rational analysis in accordance with well-es-tablished principles of engineering. The analysis shall include, but not be limited by, Section 5-8.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 5-8.3.2.2 Stack effect. The system shall be designed such that the maximum probable normal or reverse stack effects will not adversely interfere with the systems capabilities. In determining the maximum probable stack effects, altitude, elevation, weather history and interior temperatures shall be used. 5-8.3.2.3 Temperature effect of fire. Buoyancy and expansion caused by the design fire (Section 5-8.4) shall be analyzed. The system shall be designed such that these effects do not adversely interfere with the system’s capabili-ties. 5-8.3.2.4 Wind effect. The design shall consider the adverse effects of wind. 5-8.3.2.5 HVAC systems. The design shall consider the effects of the heat-ing, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems on both smoke and fire transport. The analysis shall include all permutations of systems status. The design shall consider the effects of the fire on the heating, ventilating an air-conditioning systems. 5-8.3.2.6 Climate. The design shall consider the effects of low tempera-tures on systems, property and occupants. Air inlets and exhausts shall be located so as to prevent snow or ice blockage. 5-8.3.2.7 Smoke barrier construction. A smoke barrier may or may not have a fire-resistive rating. Smoke barriers shall be constructed and sealed to limit leakage areas exclusive of protected openings. Maximum allowable leakage area shall be the aggregate are calculated us-ing the following leakage area ratios: 1. Walls: A/AW = 0.00100 2. Exit enclosures” A/AW = 0.00035 3. All other shafts: A/AW = 0.00150 4. Floors and roofs: A/AF = 0.00050 Where; A = total leakage area, square feet(m2) AF = unit floor or roof area of barrier, square feet (m2). AW = unit wall area of barrier, square feet(m2). Total leakage area of the barrier is the product of the smoke barrier gross area times the allowable leakage area ratio. Compliance shall be determined by achieving the minimum air pressure difference across the barrier with the system in the smoke-control mode for mechanical smoke-control systems. Passive smoke-control systems may be tested using other approved means such as door fan testing. 5-8.3.2.8 Opening protection. Openings in smoke barriers shall be pro-tected by self-closing devices or automatic-closing devices actuated by the required controls for the mechanical smoke-control system. Exception: 1. Passive smoke-control systems may have automatic closing devices ac-tuated by spot-type smoke detectors listed for releasing service. 2. The airflow method may be used to protect openings fixed in a perma-nently open position, which are located between smoke zones. Door open-ings shall be protected in accordance with the Building Code. Exceptions: 1. Healthcare Occupancies when such doors are installed across corridors. a pair of opposite-swinging doors without a center mullion shall be installed having vision panels with approved fire-rated glazing materials in approved fire-rated frames, the area of which shall not exceed that tested. The doors shall be close fitting within operational tolerances, and shall not have under-cuts, louvers or grilles. The doors shall have head and jamb stops, astragals or rabbets at meeting edges and automatic-closing devices. Positive latching devices may be omitted. 2. Healthcare Occupancies. Duct and other heating, ventilating and air-conditioning shall be equipped with a minimum Class II, 250°F (121 C) smoke damper as defined and tested in accordance with approved recognized standards. 5-8.3.2.9 Duration of operation. All portions of active or passive smoke-control systems shall be capable of continued operation after detection of the fire event for not less than 20 minutes. 5-8.3.3 Pressurization Method. 5-8.3.3.1 General. The primary means of controlling smoke shall be pres-sure differences across smoke barriers. Maintenance of a tenable environ-ment is not required in the smoke-control zone of fire origin. 5-8.3.3.2 Minimum pressure difference. The minimum pressure difference across a smoke barrier shall be 0.05-in. water gage (12.4 Pa) in fully sprin-klered buildings. Exception:

Smoke-control systems serving other than fully sprinklered building may be approved by the fire code official, provided the system is designed to achieve pressure differences at least two times the maximum calculated pressure dif-ference produced by the design fire. 5-8.3.3.3 Maximum pressure difference. The maximum air pressure differ-ence across a smoke barrier shall be determined by required door-opening forces. The actual force control mode shall be in accordance with the Build-ing Code. The calculated force to set a side-hinged, swinging door in motion shall be determined by: F = Fdc + K(WA P)/2(W – d) (5-1) Where: A = door area, square feet (m2). d = distance from door handle to latch edge of door, ft (m). F = total door opening force, pounds (N). Fdc = force required to overcome closing device, lbs (N). K = 5.2 (9.6). W = door width, ft (m). P = design pressure difference, inches water gage (Pa). Opening forces for other doors shall be determined by standard engineering methods for the resolution of forces and reactions. 5-8.3.4 Airflow Method. 5-8.3.4.1 General. When approved by the fire code official, smoke may be prevented from migrating through openings fixed in a permanently open position, which are located between smoke-control zones by the use of the airflow method. The design airflows shall be in accordance with this section. 5-8.3.4.2 Velocity. The minimum average velocity through a fixed opening shall not be less than: v = 217.2 [h (Tf – To)/(Tf + 460)]1/2 (5-2) For SI: v = 119.9 [h(Tf – To)/Tf]1/2 Where: h = height of opening, ft (m). Tf = temperature of smoke, F (K). To = temperature of ambient air, F. (K). v = air velocity, ft per minute (m/s). Airflow shall be directed to limit smoke migration from the fire zone. The geometry of openings shall be considered to prevent flow reversal from tur-bulent effects. 5-8.3.4.3 Prohibited conditions. This method shall not be employed where either the quantity of air or the velocity of the airflow will adversely affect other portions of the smoke-control system, unduly intensify the fire, disrupt plume dynamics or interfere with exiting, in no case shall airflows toward the fire exceed 200 ft per minute (60 960 mm per minute). Where Formula (5-2) requires airflows to exceed this limit, the airflow method shall not be used. 5-8.3.5 Exhaust Method. 5-8.3.5.1 General. When approved by the fire code official, for large en-closed volume, such as in atria or malls, the exhaust method may be used. The design exhaust volumes shall be in accordance with this section. 5-8.3.5.2 Exhaust rate. 5-8.3.5.3 General. The height of the lowest horizontal surface of the accu-mulating smoke layer shall be maintained at least 10 ft (3048 mm) above any walking usrface within the smoke zone. The required exhaust rate for the zone shall be the largest of the calculated plume mass flow rates for possible plume configurations. Provisions shall be made for the natural or mechani-cal supply of outside air to make up an equal volume of the air exhausted at flow rates not to exceed 200 ft per minute (60 960 mm per minute) toward the fire. 5-8.3.5.4 Axisymmetric plumes. The plume mass flow rate [mp, lbs./sec. (kg/s)] shall be determined by placing the design fire center on the axis of the space being analyzed. The limiting flame height shall be determined by: z/ = 0.533Qc2/5 (5-3) For SI: z/ = 0.166Qc2/5

Where: Q = total heat output. QC = convective heat output, Btu/s (kW). (The value of Qc shall not be taken as less than 0.70Q.) z = height from top of fuel surface to bottom of smoke layer, ft (m). z/ = limiting flame height, ft (m). (z/ must be greater than the fuel equiva-lent diameter. See Section 5-8.3.5.4) for z > z/ mp = 0.022Qc1/3z5/3 + 0.0042 Qc(5-4)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA For SI: mp – 0.071 Qc1/3z5/3 = 0.0018 Qc for z = z/ mp = 0.011Qc (5-5) For SI: mp = 0.035 Qc for z < z/ mp = 0.0208Qc3/5z (5-6) For SI: mp = 0.032Qc3/5z To convert mp from pounds per second of mass flow to a volumetric rate, the following formula shall be used. V = 60mp/ (5-7) Where: V = volumetric flow rate, cubic feet per minute (m3/s). = density of air at the temperature of the smoke layer, lbs/ft 3 (T: in F) [kg/m3 (T: in C)]. 5-8.3.5.5 Balcony spill plumes: The plume mass flow rate (mp) for spill plumes shall be determined using the geometrically probable width based on architectural elements and projections in the following formula:mp = 0.124(QW2)1/3(zb = 0.3H) [1 + 0.063(zb = 0.6H)/W]2/3 (5-8) For SI: mp = 0.41(QW2)1/3(zb = 0.3H) [1 = 0.063(zb = 0.6H)/W]2/3 Where: H = height above fire to underside of balcony, ft (m). W = plume width at point of spill, ft (m). zb = height from balcony, ft (m). 5-8.3.5.6 Window plumes. The plume mass flow rate (mp) shall be deter-mined from: mp = 0.077(AwHw1/2)1/3(zw = a)5/3 = 0.18 AwHw1/2 (5-9) For SI: mp = 0.68(AwHw1/2)1/3(zw = a)5/3 = 1.5AwHw1/2 Where: Aw = area of the opening, ft2 (m2). Hw = height of the openings, ft (m). zw = height from the top of the window or opening to the bottom of the smoke layer, ft (m). a = 2.4Aw2/5Hw1/5 – 2.1Hw (5-10) 5-8.3.5.7 Plume contact with walls. When the axisymmetric plume contacts the surrounding walls, the mass flow rate may be considered to be constant from the point of contact and beyond provided that contact remains constant. Use of this provision requires calculation of the plume diameter, which shall be calculated by: d = 0.48 [Tc + 460)/(Ta =460)]1/2z(5-11) For SI: d = 0.48 (Tc/Ta)1/2z Where:D = plume diameter, ft (m). Ta = ambient air temperature, F (K). Tc = plume center line temperature, F (K). = (318 Qc2/3H-5/3) + Ta For SI: (23.3 Qc2/3H-5/3 + 273.15) + Ta z = height at which Tc is determined, ft (m). 5-8.4 Design Fire. 5-8.4.1 General. The design fire shall be based on a Q of not less than 5,000 Btu per second (5275 kW) unless a rational analysis is performed by the designer and approved by the fire code official 5-8.4.2 Rational analysis. 5-8.4.2.1 Factors considered. The engineering analysis shall include the characteristics of the fuel, fuel load, effects included by the fire, whether the fire is likely to be steady or unsteady. 5-8.4.2.2 Separation distance. Determination of the design fire shall in-clude consideration of the type of fuel, fuel spacing and configuration. The design fire shall be increased if other combustibles are within the separation distance as determined by : R = [Q/12 q”)[1/2 (5-12) Where: Q = heat released from fire, Btu/s (kW). q” = incident radiant heat flux required for nonpiloted ignition, Btu/ft2 s (W/m2). R = separation distance from target to center of fuel package, ft (m). The ratio of the separation distance to the fuel equivalent radius shall not be less than 4. The fuel equivalent radius shall be the radius of a circle of equal

area to floor area of the fuel package. 5-8.4.2.3 Heat-release assumptions. The analysis shall make use of best available data and shall not be based on excessively stringent limitations of combustible material. For offices, the heat release rate shall be 25 Btu/ft2 s (284kW/m2) or greater. For mercantile and residential occupancies, the heat relese rate shall be 50 Btu/ft2 s (567 kW/m2) or greater. 5-8.4.2.4 Sprinkler effectiveness assumptions. The effect of sprinklers may be assumed to have halted fire growth at time of activation only upon a docu-mented engineering analysis. 5-8.5 Equipment. 5-8.5.1 General. Equipment such as, but not limited to, fans ducts and bal-ance dampers shall be suitable for their intended use, suitable for the prob-able temperatures to which they may be exposed. This temperature rise shall be computed by: Ts = (Qc/mc) + (Ta) (5-13) 5-8.5.2 Exhaust fans: Components of exhaust fans shall be rated and certi-fied by the manufacturer for the probable temerature rise to which the com-ponents may be exposed. This temperature rise shall be computed by: Ts = (Qc/mc) + (Ta) (5-13) Where: C = specific heat of smoke at smoke-layer temperature. Btu/lb. F (kJ/kg-K). m = exhaust rate, pounds per second (kg/s). Qc = convective heat output of fire, Btu/sec. (kW). Ta = ambient temperature, F (K). Ts = smoke temperature, F (K). Exception: Ts may be reduced if dilution air is ensured and the new Ts is calculated. 5-8.5.3 Ducts. Ducts materials and joints shall be capable of withstand-ing the probable temperatures and pressures to which they are exposed as determined by Formula (5-13). Ducts shall be constructed and supported in accordance with the Mechanical Code. Ducts shall be leak tested to 1.5 times the maximum design pressure in accordance with nationally accepted practices. Measured leakage shall not exceed 5 percent of design flow. Results of such testing shall be a part of the documentation procedure. Ducts shall be supported by substantial, noncom-bustible supports. Exception: Flexible connections, for the purpose of vibration isolations complying with the Mechanical Code, may be used if constructed of approved fire—resistive materials. 5-8.5.4 Equipment, inlets and outlets. Equipment shall be located so as to not expose uninvolved portions of the building to an additional fire hazard. Outside air inlets shall be located so as to minimize the potential for intro-ducing smoke of flame into the building. Exhaust outlets shall be located so as to minimize reintroduction of smoke into the building and to limit expo-sure of the building of adjacent buildings to an additional fire hazard. 5-8.5.5 Automatic dampers. Automatic dampers installed within the smoke-control system shall be listed and conform to the requirements of ap-proved recognized standards. 5-8.5.6 Fans. In addition to other requirements, belt-driven fans shall have 1.5 times the number of belts required for the design duty with the minimum number of belts being two. Fans shall be selected for stable performance based on normal temperature and where applicable, elevated temperature. Calculations and manufacturer’s fan curves shall be part of the documenta-tion procedures. Fans shall be supported and restrained by noncombustible devices in accordance with the requirements of the Building and Mechanical Code. Motors driving fans shall not be operating beyond their nameplate horsepower (kW) as determined from measurement of actual current draw. Motors driving fans shall have a minimum service factor of 1.15. 5-8.6 Power Systems. 5-8.6.1 General. The smoke-control system shall be supplied with two sources of power. Primary power shall be the normal building power sys-tems. Secondary power shall be from and approved standby source com-plying with the Electrical Code. The standby power source and its transfer switches shall be in a separate room from the normal power transformers and switchgear and shall be enclosed in a room of not less than one-hr fire-resistive construction, ventilated directly to and from the exterior. Power distribution from the two sources shall be by independent routes. Transfer to full standby power shall be automatic and within 60 seconds of failure of the primary power. The systems shall comply with the Electrical Code.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 5-8.6.2 Power sources and power surges. Elements of the smoke-man-agement system relying on volatile memories or the like shall be supplied with uninterruptible power sources of sufficient duration to span 15-minute primary power interruption. Elements of the smoke-management system susceptible to power surges shall be suitably protected by conditioners, sup-pressors or other approved means. 5-8.7 Detection and Control Systems. 5-8.7.1 General. Fire-detection and control systems for mechanical smoke-control systems shall be supervised in accordance with Chapter 7. Supervision shall further provide positive confirmation of actuation, testing of devices, manual override mechanisms, and the presence of power down-stream of all disconnects. When supervision requires the sensing of damper position, it shall be accomplished by limit or proximity switches. When supervision requires the sensing of damper position, it shall be accomplished by limit or proximity switches. When supervision requires sensing of air flow, it shall be by differential pressure transmitters. Required supervision shall be indicated at the Fire Fighter’s Control Panel. The fire-detection and control system shall be listed. 5-8.7.2 Wiring. In addition to meeting requirements of the Electrical Code, all wiring, regardless of voltage shall be fully enclosed within continuous raceways. 5-8.7.3 Activation. Smoke-control systems shall be activated as follows: 1. Mechanical smoke-control systems, using the pressurization method, serving buildings having no occupied floor more than 300 ft (91 440 mm) above or 75 ft (22 860 mm) below exit grade shall have automatic control of pressurized stairwell enclosure system may be manual in accordance with Section 5-8.9. Exception: When required in Healthcare Occupancies, they shall be en-tirely automatic. 2. Mechanical smoke-control systems, using the pressurization method, serving buildings having occupied floors more than 300 ft (91 440 mm) above or 75 ft (22 860 mm) below exit grade shall have completely auto-matic control. 3. Mechanical smoke-control systems using the airflow or exhaust method shall have completely automatic control. 4. Passive smoke-control systems may be actuated by approved spot-type detectors listed for releasing service. 5-8.7.4 Automatic control. Whenever completely automatic control is required used, the automatic-control sequences shall be initiated from an appropriately zoned automatic sprinkler system meeting the requirements of NFPA 72. Or from an appropriately zoned, total coverage smoke-detection system meeting the requirements of NFPA 72. 5-8.7.5 Smoke detection. Smoke detectors shall be listed and shall be in-stalled in accordance with the NFPA 72 5-8.8 Control Air Tubing. 5-8.8.1 General. Control-air tubing shall be of sufficient size to meet the required response times. Tubing shall be flushed clean and dry prior to fi-nal connections. Tubing shall be adequately supported and protected from damage. Tubing passing through concrete or masonry shall be sleeved and protected from abrasion and electrolytic action. 5-8.8.2 Materials. Control-air tubing shall be hard drawn copper, Type L, ACR, see ASTM B 42-92, B 43-91, B68-88, B 88-92, B251-88 and B 280-92. Fittings shall be wrough copper or brass, solder type, and see ANSI B 16.22-89 or ANSI B 16.18-84. changes in direction may be made with ap-propriate tool bends. Brass, compression type fittings may be used at final connection to devices; other joints shall be brazed using a BcuP5 brazing alloy with solidus above 1,100 F (593 C) and liquids below 1,500 F (816 C). Brazing flux shall be used on copper to brass joints only.Exception: Nonmetallic tubing may be used within control panel and at the final con-nection to devices, providing all of the following conditions are met: 1. Tubing shall be listed by an approved agency for flame and smoke char-acteristics. 2. Tubing and connected device shall be completely enclosed within gal-vanized or paint grade steel enclosure of not less than 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) (No. 22 galvanized sheet gage) thickness. Entry to the enclosure shall be by copper tubing with a protective grommet of neoprene or teflon or by suitable brass compression to male barbed adapter 3. Tubing shall be identified by appropriately documented coding. 4. Tubing shall be neatly tied and supported within enclosure. Tubing bridging cabinet and door or movable device shall be of sufficient length to

avoid tension and excessive stress. Tubing shall be protected against abra-sion. Tubing serving devices on doors shall be fastened along hinges. 5-8.8.3 Isolation from other functions. All control tubing serving other than smoke-control functions shall be isolated by automatic isolation valves or shall be an independent system. 5-8.8.4 Testing. Test all control-air tubing at three times operating pressure for not less than 30 minutes without any noticeable loss in gage pressure prior to final connection to devices. 5-8.8.5 Marking and Identification. The detection and control systems shall be clearly marked at all junctions, accesses and terminations. 5-8.8.6 Control Diagrams. Identical control diagrams showing all devices in the system and identifying their location and function shall be maintained current and kept on file with the building official, the fire department and with the firefighter’s control panel in an approved format an manner. 5-8.9 Firefighter’s Control Panel. 5-8.9.1 General. A firefighter’s control panel shall be provided for manual control or override of automatic control for mechanical smoke-control systems. (See Section 5-8.9.3) Such panel shall be designed to graphically depict the building arrangement and smoke-control system zones served by the systems. The status of each smoke-control zone shall be indicated by lamps and appropriate legends. Fans, major ducts and dampers within the building that are portions of the smoke-control systems shall be shown on the firefighter’s control panel and shall be shown connected to their respective ducts with a clear indication of the direction of airflow. Devices, switches, indicators and the like shall bear plain English identifying legends having a size and stroke equivalent to 12-point Helvetica bold. Status indicators shall be provided for all smoke-control equipment by pilot lamp-type indicators as follows: 1. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their normal status-Green. 2. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in their off or closed sta-tus-Red. 3. Fans, dampers and other operating equipment in a fault status-Yellow. Provision for testing the pilot lamp on the firefighter’s control panel by means of one or more “lamp test” momentary push buttons or other self-re-storing means shall be included. The fault status shall be further identified by pulsing the indicator lamp. Exception: Light-emitting diodes may be used in lieu of pilot lamps with prior approval. The firefighter’s control panel layout shall be submitted at full scale for approval prior to installation. 5-8.9.2 Smoke-control capability. The firefighter’s control panel shall pro-vide control capability over the complete smoke-control system equipment within the building as follows: 1. On-Auto Off control over each individual piece of operating smoke-control equipment that can also be controlled from other sources within the building. This includes stairway pressurization fans; smoke exhaust fans; supply, return and exhaust fans; elevator shaft fans; and other operation equipment used or intended for smoke-control purposes. 2. Open-Auto-Close control over all individual dampers relating to smoke control and that are also controlled from other sources within the building. 3. On-Off or Open-Close control over all smoke-control and other critical equipment associated with a fire or smoke emergency and that can only be controlled from the firefighter’s control panel. Exception: 1. For complex systems, with prior approval, the controls and indicators may be combined to control and indicate all elements of a single smoke zone as a unit. 2. For complex systems, with prior approval, the control may be accom-plished by computer interface using approved, plain English commands. 5-8.9.3 Control action and priorities. The firefighter’s control panel actions shall be as follows: 1. On-Off, Open-Close control actions shall have the highest priority of any control point within the building. Once issued from the firefighter’s control panel, no automatic or manual control from any other control point within the buiilding shall contradict the control action. Where automatic means is provided to interrupt normal, nonemergency equipment operation or produce a specific result to safeguard the building or equipment (i.e., duct freezestats, duct smoke detectors, high-temperature cutouts, temperature-actuated link-age and similar devices), such means shall be capable of being overridden by the firefighter’s control panel control action and the last control action as indicated by each firefighter’s control panel switch position shall prevail.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Exception: Power disconnects required by the Electrical Code. 2. Only the Auto position of each three-position firefighter’s control panel switch shall allow automatic or manual control action from other control points within the building. The Auto position shall be the Normal, nonemer-gency, building control position. When a fire fighter’s control panel is in the Auto position, the actual status of the device (on, off, open, closed) shall continue to be indicated by the status indicator described above. 5-8.9.4 Response Time. Smoke-control system activation shall be initiated immediately after receipt of an appropriate automatic or manual activation command; Smoke-control systems shall activate individual components (such as dampers and fans) in the sequence necessary to prevent physical damage to the fans, dampers, ducts and other equipment. The total response time for individual components to achieve their desired operation mode shall not exceed the following: 3. Control air isolation valves immediately 4. Smoke damper closing 15 seconds 5. Smoke damper opening 15 seconds maximum 6. Fan starting (energizing) 15 seconds maximum 7. fan stopping (de-energizing) immediately 8. Fan volume modulation 30 seconds maximum 9. Temperature control safety override immediately 10. Positive indication of smoke control, the firefighter’s control panel re-sponse time shall be the same for automatic or manual smoke-control action initiated from any other building control point. SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of this proposal is to place Smoke and Heat venting requirements into the Fire Code so that they can be used dur-ing construction or inspections. The requirements in this proposal come from the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code, and were placed into the 2000 Uniform Fire Code Supplement. They were also correlated with Section 910 of the International Building Code. The proposal also incor-porates a reference to NFPA 204-1998 edition in Chapter 5, Section 5-8.1.3 to provide guidance for alternate performance designs to the specification criteria for smoke and heat vents.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Smoke and heat venting is a controver-sial subject and should be covered under construction requirements. The Committee’s intent is not to require smoke and heat venting in existing buildings.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #241)1-208-(5-8) : Reject SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 5-8* Smoke and Heat Venting. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction approved manual smoke and heat venting shall be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: The type of smoke and heat venting required will be determined by the ahj. It is not necessary to indicate what type is needed, the situation will determine the need COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The section was deleted by Committee Action on Proposal 1- 206 (Log #149).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #312)1-209-(5-8) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 5-8* Smoke and Heat Venting. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, approved manual, automatic, or combination thereof, smoke and heat venting shall be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: Smoke and heat vents can be activated either man-ually or automatically. In fact, many smoke and heat vents are designed to be automatic with manual backup. As a result, the authority having juris-diction may decide that he would prefer to have automatic smoke and heat vents rather than just manual operation or he may desire that the smoke and heat vents be both automatic and manual. This proposal will provide ad-ditional flexibility for the authority having jurisdiction for determining the type of operation desired for smoke and heat venting when required.

COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 206 (Log #149).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #372)1-210-(5-8) : Accept SUBMITTER: David A. Lewis, Code Consultants, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete the following text: 5-8* Smoke and Heat Venting. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction approved manual smoke and heat venting shall be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: As written, text gives authority having jurisdiction limitless authority to require smoke and heat vents for any building, regard-less of occupancy, even where they would not be warranted or where they could be counterproductive to other fire protection and life safety systems.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #62)1-211-(6-1.5.1) : Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new 6-1.5.1 to read: 6-1.5.1 MULTIPLUG ADAPTERS. Multiplug adapters, such as multiplug extension cords, cubeadapters, strip plugs and other devices, shall be listed and used in accor-dance with their listing. 6-1.5.2 POWER TAPS Power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, having overcurrent protection, and shall be listed. The power taps shall be directly connectedto a permanently installed receptacle. Power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage. 6-1.5.3 Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved recep-tacle, power tap or multiplug adapter and shall, except for approved multi-plug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance. The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord. The extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage. Extension cords shall be grounded when servicing grounded portable appliances. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to structures; ex-tend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage. 6-1.5.4 Work Space About Equipment. Sufficient space shall be provided and maintained about electric equip-ment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equip-ment. Where energized parts are exposed, the minimum clear work space shall not be less than 6 1/2 ft (1.98 m) high (measured vertically from the floor or platform), or less than 3 ft (914 mm) wide (measured parallel to the equipment). The depth shall be as required in Section 110-34(a) of NFPA 70. In all cases, the work space shall be adequate to permit at least a 90 de-gree opening of doors or hinged panels. (70:110.32) SUBSTANTIATION: These additional common electrical requirements should be included in NFPA 1 UFC for use by the field inspector.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle in Part 1. Add a definition for (Relocatable) power tap from the UFC-2000 edi-tion to NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Power tap. A device for indoor use consisting of an attachment plug on one end of a flexible cord and two or more receptacles on the opposite end, and has overcurrent protection. 2. Add new subsections 6-1.5.1 & 6-1.5.2 to the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 6-1.5.1 Multiplug Adapters. Multiplug adapters, such as multiplug exten-sion cords, cube adapters, strip plugs and other devices, shall be listed and used in accordance with their listing. 6-1.5.2 Relocatable Power Taps. 6-1.5.2.1 Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, having overcurrent protection, and shall be listed. 6-1.5.2.2 The relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a per-manently installed receptacle. 6-1.5.2.3 Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceil-ings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage. 6-1.5.3 Extension Cords. 6-1.5.3.1 Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter and shall, except for approved multiplug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 6-1.5.3.2 The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord. 6-1.5.3.3 The extension cords shall be maintained in good condition with-out splices, deterioration or damage. 6-1.5.3.4 Extension cords shall be grounded when servicing grounded portable appliances. 6-1.5.3.5 Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be affixed to struc-tures; extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings; or be subject to environmental or physical damage.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that work space provisions are not appropriate for extension cords and boxes. The term “re-locatable power taps” was added to the Code to be consistent with the UL listing for such a product. The definition was added to the Code for clari-fication of what was meant by a relocatable power tap in order to properly implement the provisions that were added to the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #212)1-212-(6-7 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add new section as follows: 6-7.1 Emergency and Standby Power Systems 6-7.1.1 Installation. Emergency or standby power systems shall be in-stalled as required by this code, the building code, the mechanical code, and the electrical code. 6-7.1.2 Stationary Generators. When generators are used as a means of emergency and or standby power, such generators shall comply with U.L. 2200. 6-7.2 Maintenance and Testing. Emergency and standby power systems shall be periodically tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies that such systems must comply with pro-visions of other codes that may have requirements that pertain. Cites U.L. 2200 as an installation standard. Maintains NFPA 110 as maintenance and testing standard.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise existing text in 6.7.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 6-7.1 Emergency and Standby Power System 6-7.1.1 Installation. Emergency or standby power systems shall be in-stalled as required by this code, the building code, the mechanical code, and the electrical code. 6-7.1.2 Stationary Generators. When generators are used as a means of emergency and or standby power, such generators shall be listed in accor-dance with UL 2200. 6-7.2 Maintenance and Testing. 6-7.2.1 Emergency and standby power systems shall be periodically tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. 6-7.2.2 Stored electrical energy systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emer-gency and Standby Power Systems.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: NFPA 110 is proposing revised text that will permit three distinct means of approving stationary generators. UL 2200 is one of those three and therefore this section should be extracted text to avoid conflict.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 30 NEGATIVE: 2EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: ERICKSON: The committee statement and the committee action do not coincide. The action at the meeting was to extract material from NFPA 110 which will not require UL 2200 for stationary generators but will reference it as one of the methodologies of getting a generator approved. The lan-guage being proposed in 110 is as follows: The capability of the energy converter, with its controls and accessories, to survive without damage from common and abnormal disturbances in actual load circuits shall be demonstrable: 1. by tests on separate prototype models, or 2. by acceptable tests on the system components as performed by the com-ponent suppliers, or 3. by listing for emergency service as a completely factory-assembled and factory-tested apparatus. LATHROP: Concur with negative vote of Doug Erickson.COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE:

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(Log #363)1-213-(6-7.1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: Add New Text to Section 6-7.1.1 6-7.1.1 Stationary generators shall be listed in accordance with the Stan-dard for Safety for Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies, UL 2200. SUBSTANTIATION: UL 2200 was developed at the request of authori-ties having jurisdiction to provide a standard to evaluate the safety and reliability of stationary engine generators. This standard provides a bench-mark for evaluating these generators. A number of manufacturers have products listed in accordance with this standard, which is already refer-enced in the International Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 212 (Log #212).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #426)1-214-(6-8.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection/Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Smoke Control. Smoke control systems, where required or permitted by this Code, shall have an approved maintenance and testing program to en-sure operational integrity. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes that when a smoke control system is installed, it should be maintained and tested whether it is required or not.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #427)1-215-(6-8.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection/ Building Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Move the second sentence to the Annex. The purpose of such smoke control systems shall be to confine smoke to the general area of fire origin and maintain use of the means of egress system. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes this purpose statement would be more appropriate in the Annex.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept Move the second sentence of 6-8.1 to the Annex of the NFPA 1 UFC Pre-print to read: A.6.8.1 The purpose of such smoke control systems should be to confine smoke to the general area of fire origin and maintain use of the means of egress system.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the sub-mitter’s proposal and editorially revised the sentence changing the word “shall” to “should.”NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #428)1-216-(6-8.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete text as follows: All smoke control systems and devices shall be continuously maintained in a reliable operating condition and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes that continuously is a term that cannot be defined, nor applicantable.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #429)1-217-(6-8.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified w When any smoke control system is out of service for more than four hours in a 24- hour pe-riod, the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified and on restoration of service. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes that the authority having jurisdiction needs to be notified only when the system is out of service for a prolonged period. The committee believes that 4 hours or more is a reason-able time period.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise the submitter’s proposed text for 6-8.3 to read: 6-8.3 The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when any smoke control system is out of service for more than four hours in a 24-hour pe-riod and again upon restoration of service of such systems.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revised the submitter’s proposed text to clarify the requirement.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #430)1-218-(6-8.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Building Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: When a smoke control system is out of service for more than four hours in a 24-hr period t The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require ... (remain text). SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes the first sentence is more appropriate for Section 6-8.3.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #98)1-219-(6-9 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Len A. Malmquist, Central Emergency Services/Rep. UFCA Code Development CommitteeRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 6-9 Fire command Center 6-9.1 Features. Where by other sections of this code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire de-partment. The fire command center shall separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire resistance rated barrier. The room shall be minimum of 96 sq ft with a minimum dimension of 8 ft. The control panel layout shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. Control units required for smoke control in accordance with Section 5-8 shall be provided in the fire command center. The fire command center shall contain the following as a minimum: 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit. 2. The fire department communication unit. 3. Fire-detection and alarm system annunciator unit. 4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 6. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously. 7. Sprinkler value and water-flow detector display panels. 8. Emergency and standby power status indicators. 9. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 10. Fire pump status indicators. 11. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detail-ing the building core means of egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and fire department access. 12. Work Table. 13. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features. 14. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code. 6-9.2 Acceptance Testing 6-9.2.1 General. Devices, equipment, components and sequences shall be individually tested. These tests, in addition to those required above or by other provisions of this code, shall consist of determination of function,

sequence and, where applicable, capacity of their installed condition. 6-9.2.2 Detection devices. Smoke or fire detectors that are a part of a smoke-control system shall be tested in accordance with National Recog-nized Standards in their installed condition. When applicable, this testing shall include verification of air flow in both minimum and maximum con-ditions. 6-9.2.3 Ducts. Ducts that are part of a smoke-control system shall be tra-versed using generally accepted practices to determine actual air quantities. 6-9.2.4 Dampers shall be tested for function in their installed condition. 6-9.2.5 Inlets and outlets. Inlets and outlets shall be read using generally accepted practices to determine air quantities. 6-9.2.6 Fans. Fans shall be examined for correct rotation. Measurements of voltage, amperage, revolutions per minute and belt tension shall be made. 6-9.2.7 Smoke barriers. Measurements using inclined manometers shall be made of the pressure differences across smoke barriers. Such measure-ments shall be conducted for each possible smoke-control condition. 6-9.2.8 Controls. Each smoke zone, equipped with an automatic initia-tion device, shall be put into operation by the actuation of one such device. Each additional such device within the zone shall be verified to cause the same sequence but the operation of fan motors may be bypassed to prevent damage. Control sequences shall be verified throughout the system, includ-ing verification of override from the firefighters control panel and simula-tion of standby power conditions. 6-9.2.9 Reports. A complete report of testing shall be prepared by the required special inspector or special inspection agency. The report shall in-clude identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark. The report shall be reviewed by the responsible designer, and when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible designer shall affix the designer’s signature and date to the report with a statement as follows: I have reviewed this report and by personal knowledge and on-site obser-vation certify that the smoke-control system is in substantial compliance with the design intent and to the best of my understanding complies with the requirements of the code. A copy of the final report shall be filed with the fire and building code officials and an identical copy shall be main-tained in an approved location at the building. 6-9.2.10 Identification and documentation. Charts, drawings and other documents identifying and locating each component of the smoke-control system, and describing their proper function and maintenance requirements shall be maintained on file at the building with the above-described report. Devices shall have an approved identifying tag or mark on them consistent with the other required documentation and shall be dated indicating the last time they were successfully tested and by whom. 6-9.2.11 Acceptance. Buildings, or portions thereof, required by this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a Certificate of Occupancy until such time that the fire code official determines that the provisions of this section have been fully complied with and that the fire department has received satisfactory instruction on the operation, both automatic and manual, of the system. Exception: In buildings of phased construction, the building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy if those portions of the building to be occupied meet the requirements of this section and that the remainder does not pose a significant hazard to the safety of the proposed occupants or adjacent buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of this proposal is to include provisions for a Fire Command Center into the Fire Code. The proposal incorporates provisions that were placed n the 2001 Uniform Fire Code Supplement, and were correlated with provisions in the International Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 220 (Log #213).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #213)1-220-(6-9 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add new section to read as follows: 6-9 Fire Command Center 6-9.1 Features. Where by other sections of this code, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall be approved by the fire department. The fire command center shall be approved by the fire depart-ment. The fire command center shall separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hr fire resistance rated barrier. The room shall be minimum of 96 ft2 with a minimum dimension of 8 ft. The control panel layout shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. Control units required for smoke control in accordance with Section 5-8 shall be provided in the fire command center. The fire command center shall con-tain the following as a minimum:

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit. 2. The fire department communications unit. 3. Fire-detection and alarm system annunciator unit. 4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 6. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously. 7. Sprinkler value and water-flow detector display panels 8. Emergency and standby power status indicators. 9. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 10. Fire pump status indicators. 11. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detail-ing the building core means of egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and fire department access. 12. Work Table. 13. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features. 14. Public address system, where specifically required by other section of this code. 6-9.2 Acceptance Testing 6-9.2.1 General. Devices, equipment, components and sequences shall be individually tested. These tests, in addition to those required above or by other provisions of this code, shall consist of determination of function, sequence and, where applicable, capacity of their installed condition. 6-9.2.2 Detection devices. Smoke or fire detectors that are a part of a smoke-control system shall be tested in accordance with National Recog-nized Standards in their installed condition. When applicable, this testing shall include verification of air flow in both minimum and maximum con-ditions. 6-9.2.3 Ducts. Ducts that are part of a smoke-control system shall be tra-versed using generally accepted practices to determine actual air quantities 6-9.2.4 Dampers. Dampers shall be tested for function in their installed condition. 6-9.2.5 Inlets and outlets. Inlets and outlets shall be read using generally accepted practices to determine air quantities. 6-9.2.6 Fans. Fans shall be examined for correct rotation. Measurements of voltage, amperage, revolutions per minute and belt tension shall be made. 6-9.2.7 Smoke barriers. Measurements using inclined manometers shall be made of the pressure differences across smoke barriers. Such measure-ments shall be conducted for each possible smoke-control condition. 6-9.2.8 Controls. Each smoke zone, equipped with an automatic initia-tion device, shall be put into operation by the actuation of one such device. Each additional such device within the zone shall be verified to cause the same sequence but the operation of fan motors may be bypassed to prevent damage. Control sequences shall be verified throughout the system, includ-ing verification of override from the firefighters control panel and simula-tion of standby power conditions. 6-9.2.9 Reports. A complete report of testing shall be prepared by the required special inspector or special inspection agency. The report shall in-clude identification of all devices by manufacturer, nameplate data, design values, measured values and identification tag or mark. The report shall be reviewed by the responsible designer, and when satisfied that the design intent has been achieved, the responsible designer shall affix the designer’s signature and date to the report with a statement as follows; I have reviewed this report and by personal knowledge and on-site obser-vation certify that the smoke-control system is in substantial compliance with the design intent and to the best of my understanding complies with the requirements of the code. A copy of the final report shall be filed with the fire and building code officials and an identical copy shall be main-tained in an approve location at the building. 6-9.2.10 Identification and documentation. Charts, drawings and other documents identifying and locating each component of the smoke-control system, and describing their proper function and maintenance requirements shall be maintained on file at the building with the above described report. Devices shall have an approved identifying tag or mark on them consistent with the other required documentation and shall be dated indicating the last time they were successfully tested and by whom. 6-9.2.11 Acceptance. Buildings, or portions thereof, required by this code to comply with this section shall not be issued a Certificate of Occupancy until such time that the fire code official determines that the provisions of this section have been fully complied with and that the fire department has received satisfactory instruction on the operation, both automatic and manual, of the system. Exception: In buildings of phased construction, the building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy if those portions of the building to be occupied meet the requirements of this section and that the remainder does not pose a significant hazard to the safety of the proposed occupants or adjacent buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: The intent of this proposal is to include provisions for a Fire Command Center into the Fire Code. The proposal incorporates provisions that were placed in the 2001 Uniform Fire Code Supplement,, and were correlated with provisions in the International Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add new text in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint for 6-9 to read:

6-9 Emergency Command Center. Where required, emergency command centers shall comply with this section. 6-9.1 The location, design, and fire department access of the emergency command center shall be approved by the fire department. 6-9.2 The emergency command center shall separated from the remainder of the building by a fire barrier having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1-hour. 6-9.3 The Emergency Command Center room shall be minimum of 96 sq ft (8.9 sq m) with a minimum dimension of 8 ft (2.4 m). 6-9.4 The following shall be provided in the emergency command center: 1. The fire department communication unit. 2. A telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public telephone system. 3. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and detail-ing the building core means of egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and fire department access. 4. Work Table. 6-9.5 Where otherwise required, the following devices or functions shall be provided within the Emergency Command Center: 1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit. 2. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator unit. 3. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and whether they are operational. 4. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 5.Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously. 6.Sprinkler valve and water-flow detector display panels. 7. Emergency and standby power status indicators. 8. Fire pump status indicators. 9. Generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer features. 10. Public address system, where specifically required by other sections of this code. 11. Controls required for smoke control. 6-9.6 Emergency Command Center Acceptance Testing. Devices, equip-ment, components and sequences shall be individually tested in accordance with appropriate standards and manufacturers documented instructions.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that these pro-visions should be correlated with NFPA 101 and proposed NFPA 5000. This concept of emergency command center has been expanded to address buildings other than high-rise where an emergency command center may be needed.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #431)1-221-(7-1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Add additional wording to the first sentence as follows: “... for all fire protection systems be submitted for review and approval and a permit be issued for installation, rehabilitation, or modification prior to installation“ SUBSTANTIATION: The committee wants to emphasize that the system must be reviewed and apporved before the system installation can begin.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise wording of the first sentence of 7-1.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 7-1.1 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require that shop drawings for all fire protection systems be submitted for review and approval and a permit be issued prior to the installation, rehabilitation, or modification.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the submit-ter and showed the full text of the revised sentence.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #85)1-222-(7-1.3 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section and renumber the remaining: 7-1.3 Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage, and other items shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipmentor fire hydrants from being immediately visible and accessible. The fire de-partment shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or hydrants.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPASUBSTANTIATION:Currently there is no language dealing with obstruc-tions to fire equipment. This wording with modifications is from the UFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new section 7-1.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and renumber the remaining subsections: 7-1.3 Obstructions shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being im-mediately visible and accessible.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees that obstructions should not hinder fire department access to building fire protection systems and equipment. The Committee agreed with the submitter that this subject needs to be addressed in the next edition of the Code and have added a re-vised version of the submitter’s proposed text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #270)1-223-(7-1.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Remove the word continuously. SUBSTANTIATION: No fire protection system is continuously main-tained. The systems are periodically maintained to ensure reliable operat-ing condition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #242)1-224-(7-2.2.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 7-2.2.2 New buildings more than three stories or over 50 ft (15 m) above or below grade and containing intermediate stories or balconies, or under-ground windowless buildings more than 20 ft (6.1 m) below grade shall be equipped with a Class I standpipe system installed in accordance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. SUBSTANTIATION: The issue of below grade is taken care of in the second part of this section and the issue of having windows or not at 20 ft below grade has no bearing on the need for standpipes. This change will better address when standpipes are needed.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #37)1-225-(7-3.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Extract the provision of NFPA 101 Section 9.7 to 9.7.2.2 as a new 7.3.1.1 and renumber the remaining. Where Section 9.7 of NFPA 101 is referenced in the code change the reference to 7.3.1.1. SUBSTANTIATION: There are many references in this section to 9.7 of NFPA 101. To assist the user of the code this section of 101 should be extracted into the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the material is already covered in the subsection by extracted material and it is not nec-essary to add additional material at this time.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #54)1-226-(7-3.2.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Replace to read: 7-3.2.1 All new occupancies or renovations that consist of more than 50 percent of the floor area or assessed value shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler systems.

SUBSTANTIATION: Fire sprinkler systems have proven to be one of the most effective means of protecting lives and saving property. Data reported in the NFPA document “U.S. Experience with Sprinklers: Who has them? How well to they work?” indicates the presence of fire sprinklers reduces fire death rate by one-half to two-thirds. (See attached) In addition, this report also indicates that the presence of fire sprinklers reduces the aver-age property loss due to fire by one-half to two-thirds. The 50% figure is a reasonable threshold to ensure that existing structures, which are substan-tially modified, will be brought up to the protection level required for new construction.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter is encouraged to direct this material be submitted to NFPA 5000 as a public comment. The provision as written might be more restrictive than current building code require-ments because it would require a sprinkler system in any renovated occu-pancy over 50% in floor area or assessed value.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #4)1-227-(7-3.2.2) : Accept in Part SUBMITTER: Northeastern Regional Fire Code Dev. Committee, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 7-3.2.2 Basement areas exceeding 2500 ft2 (232.3 m2) in new buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. SUBSTANTIATION: This language clarifies that the square footage re-quirement applies to the size of the basement, not the building. In addition, the requirement for installing a sprinkler system applies to new buildings, and not to new occupancies resulting from a change of occupancy use in existing buildings. From a practical standpoint, it is often difficult to im-pose the sprinkler requirement for the basement when the occupancy type changes in an existing building. COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Part Revise 7-3.2.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 7-3.2.2 Basements exceeding 2500 ft2 (232.3 m2) in new buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proposed change clarifies that the requirement is intended to apply to the basement and not the building area. The Committee believes that this proposal should also be sent to NFPA 5000 for correlation.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: FORD: The requirement to sprinkle basements at certain square foot thresholds has not been justified. Furthermore, requiring sprinklers in oc-cupancies that in general do not require sprinklers does not make logical sense. Basements are one of the lower risk areas of origin in residential construction, kitchen, bathroom and living rooms being the top 3. We would submit that the committee considers an exemption for 1 & 2 family dwellings on this requirement.COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: This needs to be coordinated with NFPA 5000.

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(Log #63)1-228-(7-3.2.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 7-3.2.2 Basement areas of new occupancies exceeding 21500 ft2 (232.3 m2) shall be protected throughout by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. SUBSTANTIATION: Basement fires are a hazard to fire department personnel and provided egress problems for individuals exiting in an emer-gency. The reduction from 2500 to 1500 feet for new construction is not a hardship for the owner and increases fire safety in these difficult areas.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 227 (Log #4).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: FORD: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-227 (Log #4).

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1-229-(7-3.2.2 and A-7.3.2.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 101-2000 Section 8-2RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: 7-3.2.2 Fire compartments in basement areas of new occupancies exceed-ing 2500 ft2 (232.3 m2) shall be protected throughout by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system. Where provided, the fire compartments shall be separated by fire barrier walls or fire walls, or both, complying with NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, and by floors or floor-ceiling assemblies where appropriate. Such separations shall have a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. A-7-3.2.2 For more detailed information on the design and construction of fire compartments, refer to Section 8.2 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal introduces the concept of dividing a basement into fire compartments within the area limits specified for trig-gering the requirements for automatic sprinkler protection in basements of buildings in order to not have to install the sprinklers. This concept is based on the ability of the fire compartment to contain a fire within the boundaries of the fire compartment so that the responding fire depart-ment can control and suppress the fire without the assistance of automatic sprinkler protection. It follows that if the threshold for automatic sprinkler protection is set at a certain specified floor area and the floor area of a basement is divided appropriately with adequate fire resistive compart-ments into areas less than the threshold amount, then the degree of fire haz-ard posed to the responding fire department should be no greater than the code intends. Thus, there should be no need to provide automatic sprinkler protection in those cases. A minimum fire resistance rating for the fire barriers, fire walls, or floors used to separate the fire compartments has been specified as 2 hours to be consistent with that specified in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for the mini-mum separation of buildings in Section 8-2.1 and for the highest rating of fire barriers in Section 8.2.3.1.2. Since the requirements for fire compartments are more extensive and detailed than proposed herein, an Annex A explanatory material has been provided in new proposed Section A-7-3.2.2 to reference Section 8.2 of the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code which contains the detailed requirements for fire compartments. This would be consistent with the Annex A Section A-2-1.97 which provides explanatory material for the definition for “fire compartment” by referencing information contained in Section 8.2.2 of NFPA 101.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter’s proposal does not provide an adequate level of safety using compartmentation to avoid sprinklering a basement, thus putting firefighters’ safety at risk when fighting fires in basements.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #52)1-230-(7-3.2.2.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Wayne Waggoner, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 7-3.2.2.1 New fire stations shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. SUBSTANTIATION: Fire sprinkler systems have proven to be one of the most effective means of protecting lives and saving property. Data reported in the NFPA document “U.S. Experience with Sprinklers: Who has them? How well to they work?” indicates the presence of fire sprinklers reduces fire death rate by one-half to two-thirds. (See attached) In addition, this report also indicates that the presence of fire sprinklers reduces the average property loss due to fire by one-half to two-thirds. When a fire damages or destroys a fire station, the direct effects to a community and the depart-ment can be devastating. The department’s ability to provide adequate fire protection to the community may be jeopardized. In addition, the financial loss to small departments that are under or noninsured may affect their long-term viability. Although the fire service has been one of the biggest proponents of fire sprinkler protection, they do not always practice what they preach with respect to protecting its own property and people. This code change will also improve safety to firefighters at the one location where they are least on guard and prepared, in their own fire station. This change will encourage the fire service to set the example in property and life safety protection.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide adequate technical substantiation to justify the zero threshold used in the proposal. The costs to achieve this requirement would be onerous on small commu-nity fire departments.

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: BLEHSCHMIDT: I see a committee comment that may fall in the cat-egory of bad taste. For years the argument of fire sprinklers in dwellings was met with the argument of the cost to the owner. Counter to the argu-ment was the fact that there is where most of the life loss occurred. Here we are seeing a comment of the cost of sprinklers being onerous to the Fire Department. This building will house staff and equipment for first line of defense for the sprinklered single family home. This recommendation was accepted in principle, but I feel the comment could use some thought.

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1-231-(7-3.2.2.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 7-3.2.2: 7-3.2.22 Storage 7-3.2.22.1 High Piled or Rack storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings containing high piled or rack storage areas greater than 2500 sq ft. 7-3.2.22.2 General Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings containing general storage areas greater than 12,000 sq ft. SUBSTANTIATION: The origin of these provisions is unclear. Never-theless, they are not consistent with the Uniform Fire Code. The Uniform Fire Code thresholds are based on commodity classification and the area of high-piled storage, as defined in that code. Thereby, these provisions should be deleted, lacking independent substantiation to justify the thresh-olds prior to inclusion in NFPA 1-UFC, or they should be modified to be consistent with existing UFC provisions. Also, note that the provisions appear to overlap/conflict with Sections 8-15.2.1 and 8-15.2.2.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-241 (CP #14).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #214)1-232-(7-3.2.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be in-stalled in all assembly occupancies with an occupant of 300 or more, Divi-sion 1,2, and 2.1 Occupancies. SUBSTANTIATION: Higher densities of persons found in Assembly Occupancies, coupled with normal occupant unfamiliarity with such struc-tures, dictates a need to mandate fire sprinkler coverage.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter did not provide adequate technical substantiation to justify the threshold used in the proposal. The Committee believes that the Life Safety Code addresses this subject ap-propriately.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-233-(7-3.2.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete wording as follows: Existing Assembly Occupancies. Any assembly occupancy used or ca-pable of being used for exhibition or display ... (remained of text to remain). SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes wording is to subjective and not needed.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree with the deletion of the text proposed by the submitter.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #215)1-234-(7-3.2.11.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 7-3.2.11.2 All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 7-3.2.11.1. Exception: Buildings other than high rise buildings, where all guest sleeping rooms have a door that opens directly to the outside at street or ground level, or to exterior exit access arranged in accordance with 7.5.3 of NFPA 101. SUBSTANTIATION: Hotels and motels are potential high risk safety occupancies. These buildings need sprinkler protection primarily be-cause the occupants are transient in nature and will not be familiar with the surroundings. Surveys through the NFPA and National Fire Incident Reporting System have shown the number of fires starting in multi-family dwelling units in the top three areas of origin could be common to both hotels and motels.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Although the Committee agrees with the submitter, the Committee cannot make changes to extracted text from NFPA 101. NFPA 101 would have to reorder the text for the Fire Prevention Code Committee to extract a revised order of requirements.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #216)1-235-(7-3.2.13.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Delete text to read as follows: 7-3.2.13.2 All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approved, su-pervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 7-3.2.13.1 Exception; Buildings where every dwelling unit is provided with one of the following: (a) An exit door opening directly to the street or yard at ground level. (b) Direct access to an outside stair complying with 7.2.2 of NFPA 101 that serves not more than two units, both of which are located on the same floor. (c) Direct access to an interior stair serving only that unit, and such stair is separated from all other portions of the building by fire barriers having a 1-hr fire resistance rating with no openings therein (101:30.3.5.2). SUBSTANTIATION: Apartment buildings are high-risk safety occu-pancies. These buildings need sprinkler protection primarily because the occupants are generally sleeping when most fires occur in this type of oc-cupancy. Surveys through the NFPA and National Fire Incident Reporting System have shown the number of fires starting in multi-family dwelling units in the top three.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 101 and cannot be modified.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #217)1-236-(7-3.2.18.1 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Throughout all mercantile occupancies exced-ing 10,000 ft2 (929m2) in gross area.

SUBSTANTIATION: To ensure that large mercantile occupancies have fire sprinkler coverage.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: There was inadequate technical substan-tation provided by the submitter to substantiate the propsed change. The Committee believes that this subject is already addressed by NFPA 101, using a different threshold.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #218)1-237-(7-3.2.19.1 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: Throughout all mercantile occupancies exceding 10,000 ft2 (929m2) in gross areas SUBSTANTIATION: To ensure that large mercantile occupancies have fire sprinkler coverage.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 101 and cannot be modified.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #145)1-238-(7-3.2.21) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Marts, Telcordia Technologies, Inc./Rep. Regional Bell Operating CompaniesRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 7.3.2.21.3 The requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in new and ex-isting high rise buildings shall not apply to Low Hazard, Special Purpose, or Existing Industrial Occupancies, nor shall it apply to Low Hazard or Existing Storage Occupancies. SUBSTANTIATION: This change corrects a potential conflict between NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, with regards to fire protection in high rise struc-tures. It also aligns Section 7.3.2.21 of NFPA 1 with sprinkler exceptions granted in NFPA 101, Sections 40.4.1 and 42.4.1.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee is not aware that this requirement is in conflict with NFPA 101. The Committee does not agree with this approach to coordinating the requirements for automatic sprinkler systems in high rise structures. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #366)1-239-(7-3.2.21.2.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 7-3.2.21.2.2 to read as follows: The entire building shall be required to be protected by an approved auto-matic sprinkler system in accordance with one of the following schedules: a. Plan submitted and approved within one (1) year. 33% of square foot-age completed within four (4) years. 66% of square footage completed within eight (8) years. 100% of square footage completed within twelve (12) years. b. Plans submitted and approved with one (1) year. All common areas completed within four (4) years. 50% of remaining area completed within eight (8) years. 100% of remaining area completed within twelve (12) years. c. An alternative schedule may be approved by the authority having juris-diction which does not have any intermediary stages but it must be 100% complete within eight (8) years. SUBSTANTIATION: Without intermediary steps then even a build-ing which did not make any progress for eleven (11) years and eleven (11) months could argue that they were not yet in violation of the law. Having intermediary steps insures gradual compliance and allows for enforcement at each intermediary stage. Option C allows an authority having jurisdic-tion to offer flexibility on the scheduling but in return the building has to be finished much earlier. For example, a building may want to coordinate the full installation of sprinklers with a planned renovation during the fifth year of the law. This language is based on the many years experience the Boston Fire Department has had in enforcing a retroactive high-rise law.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Add an Annex to Section 7-3.2.21.2.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: A-7-3.2.21.2.2 Examples of retrofit schedules can include the following: a. Plan submitted and approved within one (1) year. 33% of square foot-age completed within four (4) years. 66% of square footage completed within eight (8) years. 100% of square footage completed within twelve (12) years. b. Plans submitted and approved with one (1) year. All common areas completed within four (4) years. 50% of remaining area completed within eight (8) years. 100% of remaining area completed within twelve (12) years. c. An alternative schedule shall be permitted to be approved by the au-thority having jurisdiction which does not have any intermediary stages, but it must be 100% complete within eight (8) years.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the submit-ter’s intent that examples of retrofit schedules should be added to the Code, but chose to add them to the Annex since they are examples.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #164)1-240-(7-3.2.22) : Reject SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: 7.3.2.22.3 LIQUID STORAGE. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in containers and portable tanks shall comply with Chapter 17. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides clarification and direction to the user for storage of liquids.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Recommendation and Sustantiation on Committee Proposal 1- 241 (CP #14).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP14)1-241-(7-3.2.22*) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise existing text of 7-3.2.22* in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 7-3.2.22* New Storage Occupancies. 7-3.2.22.1 High Piled Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be in-stalled throughout all occupancies containing areas greater than 2500 sq ft (232 sq m) for the High Piled Storage of combustibles. 7-3.2.22.2 General Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be in-stalled throughout all occupancies containing areas greater than 12,000 sq ft (1115 sq m) for the storage of combustibles. A-7-3.2.22 For the purpose of the requirement, combustibles should include all combustible materials in storage as well as not combustible ma-terials which might be enclosed, encapsulated or packaged in combustible materials. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee revised the text so that the sprin-kler protection provisions apply to new storage occupancies containing both high piled and general storage combustibles.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 30 NEGATIVE: 2EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: This has many problems and needs to be coordinated with NFPA 5000. How much of the building needs to be sprinklered. The whole building just because there might be a limited area that qualifies under this provision. WILLSE: As written, any addition to an existing structure including a hospital would require the entire structure to be sprinklered.

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(Log #385)1-242-(7-3.3.5 & Table 7.7.3.2.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Change Table 7-7.3.2.2 item 15k from semian-nually to Quarterly testing.SUBSTANTIATION: Section 7-3.3.5 requires quarterly testing of water flow alarm devices. NFPA 25 is responsible for establishing intervals for waterbed systems testing frequencies. Section (Table) 7-7.3.2.2 item 15k is in conflict.


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(Log #327)1-243-(7-3.22.2 and A-7-3.2.22.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ma-sonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 7-3.2.22.2* General Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings fire compartments containing general storage areas greater than 12,000 sq. ft. Where provided, the fire compart-ments shall be enclosed by fire barrier walls or fire walls, or both, comply-ing with NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, and by floors or floor-ceiling assemblies. Such enclosures shall have a fire resis-tance rating of not less than 3 hours. A-7-3.2.22.2 For more detailed information on the design and construc-tion of fire compartments, refer to Section 8.2 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal introduces the concept of dividing a building into fire compartments within the area limits specified for trigger-ing the requirements for automatic sprinkler protection in general storage buildings or areas of buildings in order to not have to install the sprinklers. This concept is based on the ability of the fire compartment to contain a fire within the boundaries of the fire compartment so that the responding fire department can control and suppress the fire without the assistance of automatic sprinkler protection. It follows that if the threshold for automatic sprinkler protection is set at a certain specified floor area and the floor area of a building is divided appropriately with adequate fire resistive compart-ments into areas less than the threshold amount, then the degree of fire haz-ard posed to the responding fire department should be no greater than the code intends. Thus, there should be no need to provide automatic sprinkler protection in those cases. A minimum fire resistance rating for the fire barriers or fire walls used to construct the fire compartment has been specified as 3 hours to be consis-tent with that proposed in the NFPA 5000 Report on Proposals (ROP) for the minimum occupancy separation of general storage occupancies from other occupancies. It follows that if the exposure posed by a general stor-age occupancy to an adjacent occupancy represents a fire load requiring a fire resistive separation of at least 3 hours, then, as a minimum, that same fire resistive separation should be provided within a building containing general storage areas to properly establish the fire compartments so as to not require automatic sprinkler protection. Since the requirements for fire compartments are more extensive and detailed than proposed herein, an Annex A explanatory material has been provided in new proposed Section A-7-3.2.22.2 to reference Section 8.2 of the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code which contains the detailed requirements for fire compartments. This would be consistent with Annex A Section A-2-1.97 which provides explanatory material for the definition for “fire compartment” by referencing information contained in Section 8.2.2 of NFPA 101.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that compartmentation is an equivalent means of protection to providing auto-matic sprinkler systems.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: TAMIM: I am voting negatively on this proposal containing proposed revisions to Section 7-3.22.2 of the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Draft. My reason for voting negatively is that I do not agree with the committee statement. No technical justification was provided to reject the proposal. Certainly, subdividing a building with fire walls is an acceptable approach to not requiring sprinklers if the areas contained within fire walls are less than the 12,000 sq. ft. threshold specified in this section for requiring auto-matic sprinklers. This is because fire walls create separate buildings, and in this proposal those fire walls are required to have a minimum 3-hour fire resistance rating which should be adequate for the anticipated combus-tible loading that might occur in these storage occupancies. I also believe that subdividing the building with fire barriers having at least a 3-hour fire resistance rating should also be adequate to avoid the sprinkler requirement if the fire areas so created do not exceed the 12,000 sq. ft. threshold. This concept of compartmentation addresses the threshold values established for when automatic sprinklers are triggered. Theoretically, the requirement for automatic sprinklers is based on the concept of an acceptable loss which would occur in conjunction with the responding fire department’s efforts to control the fire within the area below the threshold limit for requiring sprinklers. Therefore, if those areas can be adequately subdivided and separated with fire barriers that will resist the spread of fire to adjacent

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAfire areas and those areas are less than the threshold limits, it follows that there should be no requirement for automatic sprinklers since the risk is the same. If that is not the case, then the only other logical alternative is to specify that automatic sprinklers be required throughout all storage oc-cupancies. However, in our opinion that is unreasonable since the code is meant to be a minimum code and not a maximum code. There will also be some amount of fire loss and apparently the 12,000 sq. ft. limit has been thought to be reasonable before automatic sprinkler protection is required. In my opinion, the Technical Committee needs to provide more signifi-cant substantiation with adequate technical justification to be able to reject this proposal. Unless that can be done, the proposal should be accepted as meeting the intent of the requirement for establishing the 12,000 sq. ft. threshold for triggering automatic sprinkler requirements.COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: This section does need to be further examined during the comment period. Ms. Tamin has several correct points but does not provide the total solution. This must be coordinated with NFPA 5000 also.

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(Log #391)1-244-(7-4.5.3.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: “Alarm conditions shall be simulated verified and recorded by activating actuating alarm circuits at alarm sensor locations, and all such local or re-mote alarm indicating devices . . . “. Remainder as written and delete (25: 5-3.3.5). SUBSTANTIATION: A fire pump is required by Section 7-4.5.3 to be tested annually. Simulating the alarms does not confirm that actual alarms will operate the required audible and visible indicating devices. In cases where these alarms are indicated by a premises fire alarm system, NFPA 72 requires documentation of receipt of signals. The NFPA Inspec-tion and Testing Form (Figure 75.2.2) is required to verify proper operation of pump signals. It is inappropriate to record these as operational if they are simulated. The word activated is changed to actuated, which is more appropriate.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 25 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #76)1-245-(7-6.1.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Darrell W. Harguth, Fire Equip. Manufacturers’ Assn. Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 7-6.1.3 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with Table 7-6.1.3 and where required elsewhere by this code and the referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter 32 40. Add new Table 7-6.1.3 as follows:

Table 7-6.1.3

Occupancy Use Portable Fire Extinguishers to be Installed and Maintained in accordance with NFPA 10

Assembly Occupancies 1 Yes

Educational Occupancies Yes

Day Care Occupancies Yes

Health Care Occupancies Yes

Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies Yes

Detention and Correctional Occupan-cies 2&3

Yes

One and Two Family Dwelling Occupan-cies

No

Lodging and Rooming House Occupancies Yes

Hotel and Dormitory Occupancies Yes

Apartment Occupancies 4 Yes

Residential Board and Care Occupancies Yes

Mercantile Occupancies Yes

Business Occupancies Yes

Industrial Occupancies Yes

Storage Occupancies Yes

Occupancies in Special Structures Yes

High-Rise Occupancies Yes

1. Portable fire extinguishers are not required in seating or out-door performance areas.2. Access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked.3. Portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff locations only.4. Portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at exterior locations or interior locations so that all portions of the buildings are within 75’ feet of travel distance to an extinguishing unit

SUBSTANTIATION: The NFPA-1, Uniform Fire Code, Preprint does not contain a requirement for providing portable fire extinguishers in all oc-cupancies where they are needed. The Uniform Fire Code, Section 1002.1, empowered the Fire Chief to require portable fire extinguishers in all occu-pancies as deemed necessary. The NFPA-1 Preprint only has requirements for portable fire extinguishers in specific hazard chapters, and then not in all cases. The other model building and/or fire prevention codes contain requirements for portable fire extinguishers in all or most occupancy clas-sifications. Portable fire extinguishers are an essential and time-proven method of extinguishing fires int heir incipient stage — by both the trained and the lay person. Section 1.1 of NFPA-10, 1998 edition, states, “...Portable fire extinguish-ers are intended as a first line of defense to cope with fires of a limited size. They are needed even if the property is equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe and hose, or other fixed fire protection equipment.” The importance of portable fire extinguishers in controlling fires is dem-onstrated by 1991-1995 NFIRS, NFPA Survey which shows that 14% of all non-residential fires were extinguished using portable fire extinguishers. This is only surpassed by residential occupancies where in excess of 15% of all fires were extinguished using portable fire extinguishers. This survey further shows the percent of fires extinguished by portable fire extinguishers by specific occupancy groups as follows:

Occupancy Percent of Fires in this Occupancy Extinguished using Portable Fire Extinguishers

Public Assembly 27.8%

Educational 29.6%

Institutional 33.4%

Stores 19.3%

offices 19.0%

Industrial 9.4%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Storage 3.7%

Multi-residential 15.6%

One can quickly see the important role portable fire extinguishers play in the control of fire when they are extinguished at their incipient stage. they are an extremely important element of “Balanced Fire Protection.” Note: Supporting Material avialable for review at NFPA Headquarters.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Accept the submitter’s revised text but with deletion of the last line of the table.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Add revised Table 7-6.1.3 to read:

Table 7-6.1.3

Occupancy Use Portable Fire Extinguishers to be Installed and Maintained in accordance with NFPA 10

Assembly Occupancies 1 Yes

Educational Occupancies Yes

Day Care Occupancies Yes

Health Care Occupancies Yes

Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies Yes

Detention and Correctional Occupan-cies 2&3

Yes

One and Two Family Dwelling Occupan-cies

No

Lodging and Rooming House Occupancies Yes

Hotel and Dormitory Occupancies Yes

Apartment Occupancies 4 Yes

Residential Board and Care Occupancies Yes

Mercantile Occupancies Yes

Business Occupancies Yes

Industrial Occupancies Yes

Storage Occupancies Yes

Occupancies in Special Structures Yes

1. Portable fire extinguishers are not required in seating or out-door performance areas.2. Access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked.3. Portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff locations only.4. Portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at exterior locations or interior locations so that all portions of the buildings are within 75 ft (22.8 m) of travel distance to an extin-guishing unit.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the submit-ter’s proposal to revise the text and add a table, but they deleted the last line of the table because it was redundant to list a high-rise building because it will be classified as one of the other occupancies in the table.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: This requirement is not supported by either NFPA 101 or NFPA 5000.

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(Log #87)1-246-(7-6.1.3) : Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Revise 7-6.1.3 Where Required. Fire extinguish-ers shall be provided in all occupancies except one- and two-family dwell-ings, where required by this Code and the referenced codes and standards listed in Chapter 40. 7-6.1.3.1 Employees expected or anticipated to use fire extinguishers must be instructed on the hazards of fighting fire, how to properly operate the fire extinguishers available, and what procedures to follow in alerting oth-ers to the fire emergency.

SUBSTANTIATION:Currently NFPA 1 does not have any specific requirements for when fire extinguishers are required. The proposed lan-guage provides the requirements and also clarifies that people should be trained in their use.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle in Part Relocate 7-6.1.3.1, the second paragraph of the submitter’s proposal, to the Annex: A-7-6.1.3 Employees expected or anticipated to use fire extinguishers should be instructed on the hazards of fighting fire, how to properly operate the fire extinguishers available, and what procedures to follow in alerting others to the fire emergency.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed with the addition of text to the Annex addressing training for employees expected to use fire extinguishers, but not with the portion that would mandate fire extinguish-ers in all occupancies except one- and two-family dwellings.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: This has to be corrected during the comment period. “Ex-pected or anticipated” is a problem. See NFPA 101 for better terminology.

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(Log #406)1-247-(7-6.1.10.1 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. New Dimension Industries Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: 7-6.1.10.1 Portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be mounted on an approved bracket which is firmly attached to an oxygen or fuel-gas cyl-inder being used for hot work in accordance with Chapter 18. The bracket shall be mounted in such a manner that it does not require the cylinder wall to be physically modified or penetrated by welding, drilling, screwing, or other means. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal provides for an alternate method for providing a portable fire extinguisher within the required travel distance of the hot work being performed using a torch with an oxygen-fuel gas system. It allows the fire extinguisher to be directly mounted to one of the cylinders in use provided the bracket is approved by the authority having jurisdic-tion and it does not require that the cylinder wall be physically modified in order for the bracket to be attached. Obviously, physical modification to the cylinder wall would affect its listing as an approved cylinder. Thus, if a bracket can be attached with a friction fit type method to the cylinder and then the fire extinguisher mounted to the bracket, this will assure that the hot work operator will have ready and immediate access to a portable fire extinguisher in the event that a fire should occur during the hot work process. This would save a significant amount of time in responding to the incipient fire and would more likely result in the fire being extinguished without having to rely upon the Fire Department. This would also assure that the fire extinguisher would be provided and readily accessible since it would accompany the tanks wherever the hot work was conducted. Thus, there would be no need to rely upon someone to find the appropriate por-table fire extinguisher and place it nearby within the 15 foot travel distance of the hot work being performed using an appropriate mounting to satisfy the requirements in Chapter 7, Section 7-6 Portable Extinguishers, Subsec-tion 7-6.11 and 7-6.12.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that it was necessary to make the change proposed by the submitter as it is ad-dressed elsewhere in the Code. NFPA 10 is currently in revision and is not expected to allow this provision.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #64)1-248-(7-6.3.2.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: Delete SUBSTANTIATION: This section should not be extracted into NFPA 1 UFC as we do not believe that hoselines should be permitted to be used by building occupants.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that it is still im-portant to keep the provision in NFPA 1 based on the use of hose streams.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-249-(7-7.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jim Everitt, RECOMMENDATION: Extract the provision of NFPA 101 Section 9.6 to 9.6.2.2 as a new 7.7.1.1 and renumber the remaining. Where Section 9.6 of NFPA 101 is referenced in the code change the reference to 7.7.1.1. SUBSTANTIATION: There are many references in this section to 9.6 of NFPA 101. To assist the user of the code this section of 101 should be extracted into the code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the addi-tional extracted material is not justified at this time.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #285)1-250-(7-7.2.5.2 and 7-7.2.6.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 7-7.2.5.2 and replace with new Section 7-7.2.5.2 Detection in Spaces Open to Corridors. Detectors shall be installed in spaces open to the corridor in accordance with Section 18.3.6.1 of NFPA 101. Delete Section 7-7.2.6.3 and replace with new Section 7-7.2.6.3 Detection in Spaces Open to Corridors. Detectors shall be installed in spaces open to the corridor in accordance with Section 19.3.6.1 of NFPA 101. SUBSTANTIATION: The titles of both these Sections is Detection in Spaces Open to Corridors and then 85 percent of the requirements that fol-low discuss requirements for corridors and spaces open to corridors. This will be very confusing to the user of the Code. Sections 18.3.6.2 through 18.3.6.5 and Sections 19.3.6.2 through 19.3.6.5 contain no requirements for detectors; they only contain requirements for separation of corridors.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #383)1-251-(7-7.3.1.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Add the title to the section as follows:7-7.3.1.4 Compatibility. (remainder as printed) SUBSTANTIATION: The transcribed section is incomplete without the heading from (72: 1-5.3). See 7-7.3.3 & 7-7.3.4 for examples.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #382)1-252-(7-7.3.2.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Add a new section 7-7.3.2.2 and renumber exist-ing 7-7.3.2.2 to 7-7.3.2.3. New text to read:All fire alarm systems that are modified after the initial installation shall have the original record of completion revised to show all changes from the original information and shall include a revision date. (72: 1-6.2.1.1) SUBSTANTIATION: This text is necessary for completion documents for modifications to an installation. It was issued by NFPA as Errata 72-99-1.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #384)1-253-(Table 7-7.3.2.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: In Table 7-7.3.2.2, item 4, under the “x” under Initial/Reacceptance, insert: (weekly). SUBSTANTIATION: Correction and correlation with the transcribed document, NFPA 72, Table 7-3.2. This correction was added as Errata 72-99-2.


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(Log #381)1-254-(7-7.3.6.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: “7-7.3.6.2 Automatic fire suppression system alarm-initiating devices and supervisory signal-initiating devices and their circuits shall be designed and installed so that they cannot be subject to tampering, opening, or re-moval without initiating a trouble signal.” Balance as printed. SUBSTANTIATION: The text of section 7-7.3.6.2 is transcribed from a subsection of NFPA 72 (3-8.3.4) dealing with trouble signals. It’s location as a subsection of 7-7.3.6 suggests that the signal being required within the section is an alarm signal unless the word “trouble” is added into the sen-tence. Even worse, without referencing a “trouble” signal, this will end up being inconsistently enforced.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 72 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #380)1-255-(7-7.3.8) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Delete the entire second paragraph.SUBSTANTIATION: The paragraph is duplicated. The appropriate tran-scription is with the paragraph after the Exceptions.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #379)1-256-(7-7.4.4 Exception No. 2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: “Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to single station de-tectors referenced in NFPA 72, 7-3.3 and NFPA 72, Table 7-2.2. SUBSTANTIATION: The reference to NFPA 72 should be added so read-ers don’t try to find these items in NFPA 1/UFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #367)1-257-(8-2.2.3.6) : Reject SUBMITTER: Joseph M. Fleming, Boston Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 8-2.2.3.6 to read as follows: Artwork and teaching material shall be permitted to be attached directly to the walls and shall not exceed 20% of the total wall area, including win-dows and chalkboard area. SUBSTANTIATION: 20% of the “available” wall area is so restrictive that it forces many authorities have jurisdiction to ignore this provision. I also believe that the proposed wording is the true intent of this passage. Limiting the material to 20% of the “total” wall will limit the amount of material to an amount that prevents a large fuel load. In addition natural “breaks” in the continuity of walls by doors and windows serve to prevent a continuous combustible surface. Providing a reasonable interpretation increase enforceability thereby increasing safety.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: While the Committee is sympathetic to the concern raised by the submitter regarding interpretation issues, the text is extracted from NFPA 101. The submitter is encouraged to submit the proposed change to SAF-EDU.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-258-(8-4.2.5.3 Exception (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add the exception to Section 19.7.5.2 of NFPA 101 to the extracted material in Section 8-4.2.5.3. SUBSTANTIATION: The document failed to extract the exception to Section 19.7.5.2 of NFPA 101 for existing health care facilities. Without the exception, this is not a valid extract.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Add a new exception to 8-4.2.5.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Exception: Upholstered furniture belonging to the patient in sleeping rooms of existing nursing homes, provided that a smoke detector is installed in such rooms. Battery-powered single-station smoke detectors shall be permitted. (101:19.7.5.2 Exception) 2. Also add a new exception to 8-4.2.5.4 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Exception: Mattresses belonging to the patient in sleeping rooms of ex-isting nursing homes, provided that a smoke detector is installed in such rooms. Battery-powered single-station smoke detectors shall be permitted. (101:19.7.5.3 Exception)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The exceptions have been added to clearly be consistent with the provisions of NFPA 101. The Committee noted that a similar change should be made to 8-4.2.5.4. Lastly, it is recognized that the new text will be formatted in a manner to eliminate the exception, con-sistent with the NFPA Manual of Style. Using text extracted from NFPA 101-2003 will most likely address the Manual of Style issues.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #350)1-259-(8-15.2.1, and 8-15.2.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Delete Sections 8-15.2.1 and 8-15.2.2: 8-15.2 Special Provisions: 8-15.2.1* The storage of combustibles up to 30 ft (9 m), or the storage of plastics (Group B and Group C all configurations; Group A free flowing only) up to 30 ft (9 m) in height, or the storage of Group A plastics (except free flowing) up to 25 ft (7.6 m) in height shall comply with Section 8-15, NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage. Exception: Existing buildings. 8-15.2.2 The storage of combustibles stored over 12 ft (3.7 m) in height on racks shall comply with Section 8-15, NFPA 13, Standard for the Installa-tion of Sprinkler systems, and NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage. Exception: Existing buildings. SUBSTANTIATION: The application of these sections is not entirely clear; thereby, they are proposed for deletion. it appears that they intent to require the installation of sprinkler systems in buildings or portions of buildings containing high-piled combustible storage. However, the sec-tions do not specify the extent of protection in a building or area, and they have no threshold with respect to how large an area containing high-piled storage must be in order to require such protection. if the intent of the sections can be clarified by the committee, then modi-fication of the existing text to indicate such intent would also be a satisfac-tory solution.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Delete the sections as indicated by the submitter and replace with the fol-lowing: 8-15.2.1 When required to be protected with an automatic sprinkler sys-tem by another section of this Code, the storage of combustibles shall also comply with NFPA 230. (See 7-3.2.22.) 7-3.2.22.3 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all occupancies containing storage commodities classified as Group A plastics in excess of 5 ft (1.5 m) in height.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee concurs with the submit-ter that the intent of the sections is not clear. Furthermore, the threshold requirements for automatic sprinkler system are typically found in Chapter 7. The proposed revisions should meet the intent of the submitter and be consistent with the previous intent of the section and the previously refer-enced standards (NFPA 231 and NFPA 231C). The deletion of “or rack” is editorial in that the definition of high-piled storage includes rack storage.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SCHIRMER: Extent of over 5 ft high Group A plastics should be stated. Otherwise a single pallet 61 inches high would trigger this requirement.

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(Log #CP15)1-260-(8-16) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Relocate existing Section 8-16 to Section 8-1.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and renumber the existing sections accord-ingly. Include references to Section 13.4.7 from NFPA 101. 2. Revise existing Section 8-16 to read: 8-16.1 New and existing special amusement buildings, regardless of oc-cupant load, shall meet the requirements for assembly occupancies in ad-dition to the requirements of 12-4.7 of NFPA 101 this Section, unless the ….(remainder unchanged) SUBSTANTIATION: Special amusement buildings are assembly occu-pancies, therefore the requirements should be in the section regulating as-sembly occupancies, just as it is in NFPA 101. Consistent with NFPA 101, the provisions should also apply to existing buildings.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #264)1-261-(9-1.4.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. Con-sumer Specialty Products AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add a new section 9-1.4.4 to read: Storage of Level I Aerosol Products. Level I aerosol products shall be considered equivalent to Class III commodities as defined in NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage, and NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Stor-age of Materials, In cases where the storage of Level I aerosol products is required to be protected, such storage shall be protected in accordance with requirements set forth in NFPA 231 and NFPA 231C. SUBSTANTIATION: This is extracted text from NFPA 30B, Section 4.2. It clarifies that Level I aerosols are to be protected as Class III commodities based on fire testing and experience. If approved, the text will require up-dating by staff to reflect changes in the next edition of 30B which corrects outdated reference language and will be adopted before NFPA 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Replace submitter’s proposed addition with extract of most current text from NFPA 30B to read: 9-1.4.4* Storage of Level 1 Aerosol Products. Level 1 aerosol products shall be considered equivalent to Class III commodities, as defined in NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage, and NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Storage of Materials. In cases where the storage of Level 1 aerosol products is required to be protected, such storage shall be protected in ac-cordance with the requirements set forth in NFPA 231 and NFPA 231C. (30B: 4-2) A-9.1.4.4 Fire tests and fire experience show that Level 1 aerosol products present relatively the same fire hazards as Class III commodities, as these are defined and described in NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage, and NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Storage of Materials. In some cases, the au-thority having jurisdiction or applicable fire or building regulations might require storage of such materials to be protected from fire. If fire protection is by means of automatic sprinklers, then the requirements of NFPA 231, Standard for General Storage, and NFPA 231C, Standard for Rack Storage of Materials, should be used as a design basis. (30B: A-4-2)COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action accomplishes the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 30 NEGATIVE: 1 ABSTENTION: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SCHIRMER: Change reference to NFPA 13. NFPA 231 and 231C no longer exist.EXPLANATION OF ABSTENTION: LATHROP: Client interest.

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(Log #265)1-262-(9-6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. Con-sumer Specialty Products AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add a new section 9-6 to read: 9-6 General Purpose Warehouses. Storage of Level 2 and Level 3 aerosol products in general purpose warehouses shall be in accordance with Sec-tion 4-3.5 of NFPA 30B. SUBSTANTIATION: The existing Chapter 9 only addresses sales of aerosols. This statement will also help reduce confusion by sending the user to NFPA 30B for specific general purpose warehouse requirements.

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(Log #358)1-263-(11-3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 11-3 to read as follows and add a new 11-4 through 11-9 and A.11-7.1. 11-3 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. are required to store, handle and use hazardous materials and compressed gases. See Section 1-16.16(17) and (37). 11.4 Fire Protection Systems. Automatic sprinkler, alarm and detection systems shall be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 318, Chapter 2. 11-5 Ventilation and Exhaust Systems. Ventilation and exhaust systems shall be installed, maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 318, Chapter 3. 11-6 Hazardous Materials. Storage and handling of hazardous chemicals shall be in accordance with NFPA 318, Chapter 5. 11-7 Hazardous Gas Cylinder Storage and Distribution. The distribution and storage of hazardous gas cylinders shall be in accordance with NFPA 318, Chapter 6. 11-7.1 Emergency Response Program. An emergency response program shall be developed to handle accidents connected with the delivery of gases. (318:6.2.2) A11-7.1 The emergency response program should be coordinated with the fire department, the plant emergency response team, and the gas supply organization. A response time for all parties concerned should be a part of the procedure. Periodic drills in handling simulated accidents should be performed with all parties involved. (318:A.6.2.2) 11-8 Bulk Silane Systems. Bulk silane systems including tube trailer systems and cylinder pack systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 318, Chapter 7. 11-9 Production and Support Equipment. Production and Support Equip-ment Production and support equipment shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 318, Sections 8.2 through 8.8 (318:8.1.1) SUBSTANTIATION: This additional information provides guidance to the fire inspector regarding the features to be inspected in a cleanroom, and includes some pertinent extracted material.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: Adding specific references to chapters of NFPA 318 does not offer any additional information for inspectors since the facilities are already required to comply with NFPA 318. The permit re-quirement is for the cleanroom and may be independent of permit require-ments for the hazardous materials addressed elsewhere in the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP12)1-264-(Chapter 12) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 12 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Chapter 12 Combustible Waste, Refuse, and Fibers. 12-1 General Combustible Waste and Refuse. 12-1.1 No person owning or having control of any property shall allow any combustible waste material to accumulate in any area or in any manner that creates a fire hazard to life or property. 12-1.2 Combustible waste or refuse shall be properly stored or disposed of to prevent unsafe conditions. 12-1.3 Fire extinguishing capabilities approved by the authority having ju-risdiction shall be provided at waste disposal sites including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, water supply and hose, and earth-moving equipment. 12-1.4 Burning debris shall not be dumped at a waste disposal site except at a remote location on the site where fire extinguishment can be accom-plished before compacting, covering, or other disposal activity is carried out. 12-1.5 Electrical wiring and equipment in any combustible fiber storage room or building shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for Class III hazardous locations. The authority having jurisdiction shall be responsible for designating the areas requiring hazardous location electrical classifications and shall classify the area in accordance with the classification system set forth in NFPA 70. 12-1.6 No smoking or open flame shall be permitted in any area where

combustible fibers are handled or stored, nor within 50 ft (15 m) of any un-covered pile of such fibers. “No Smoking” signs shall be posted. 12-1.7 Vehicles or conveyances used to transport combustible waste or re-fuse over public thoroughfares shall have all cargo space covered and main-tained tight enough to ensure against ignition from external fire sources and scattering burning and combustible debris that can come in contact with ignition sources. Transporting burning waste or refuse shall be prohibited. 12-1.7.1 Trucks or automobiles, other than mechanical handling equip-ment and approved industrial trucks as listed in NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Ar-eas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation, shall not enter any fiber storage room or building but shall be permitted to be used at loading platforms. 12-2 Combustible Waste and Refuse. 12-2.1.Rubbish Containers. 12-2.1.1 General. Rubbish containers kept outside of rooms or vaults shall not exceed 40.5 cu ft (1.15 cu m) capacity. Containers exceeding 5 1/3 cu ft [40 gallons (0.15 cu m)] shall be provided with lids. Such containers and lids shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or nonmetallic mate-rials complying with Section 12-1.6.2. 12-2.1.2 Nonmetallic containers. Nonmetallic rubbish containers exceed-ing 5 1/3 cu ft [40 gallons (0.15 cu m)] capacity shall be manufactured of materials having a peak rate of heat release not exceeding 300 kW/m2 at a flux of 50 kW/m2 when tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Such containers shall be permanently labeled indicating capac-ity and peak rate of heat release. 12-2.1.3 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day. 12-2.1.4 Rubbish within dumpsters. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards [40.5 cu ft (1.15 cu m)] or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 10 ft (3 m) of combustible walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines. 12.2.1.4.1EXCEPTIONS: 1. Areas containing dumpsters or containers protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system and enclosed with a fire resistance rating of 1 hour. 12.2.1.4.2 2. Structures of Types I and II fire-resistive construction used for dumpster or container storage located not less than 10 ft (3 m) from openings and other buildings. 12-2.1.5 Commercial rubbish-handling operations. Occupancies exclu-sively performing commercial rubbish handling or recycling shall maintain rubbish or product to be processed or recycled as follows: 1. In approved vaults, 2. In covered metal or metal-lined receptacles or bins, or 3. Completely baled and stacked in an orderly manner in an approved location. 12-3 Combustible Fibers. 12-3.1 Application. 12-3.1.1 All facilities handling or storing combustible fibers shall comply with this section. 12-3.1.2 This section shall not apply to buildings completely protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing system; however, this does not preclude the need for good housekeeping. 12-3.1.3 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. 12-3.2 Loose Storage of Combustible Fibers. 12-3.2.1 Loose combustible fibers (not in suitable bales or packages), whether housed or in the open, shall not be stored within 100 ft (30 m) of any building, except as hereinafter specified. 12-3.2.2 Quantities of loose combustible fibers up to 100 ft3 (2.83 m3) shall not be kept in any building unless stored in a metal or metal-lined bin that is equipped with a self-closing cover. 12-3.2.3 Quantities exceeding 100 ft3 (2.83 m3) of loose combustible fibers, but not exceeding 500 ft3 (14.2 m3), shall be permitted to be stored in rooms or compartments in which the floors, walls, and ceilings have a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. Each opening into such rooms or compartments from other parts of the building shall be equipped with an approved self-closing fire door. 12-3.2.4 Quantities exceeding 500 ft3 (14.2 m3) of loose combustible fibers shall be permitted to be stored in approved vaults, constructed as follows: (1) Storage vaults shall be located outside of buildings or, if located inside, shall be provided with approved safety vents to the outside. (2) Walls, floors, and ceilings shall be constructed of approved noncom-bustible material having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. Roofs of outside vaults shall be of noncombustible material, but shall be permitted to be constructed so as to readily give way in case of an internal explosion. (3) Openings, if any, between vault and main building shall be protected on each side of the wall by an approved fire door. Wall openings in outside vaults exposing other buildings (not sufficiently detached to be considered cutoff) shall be protected by approved fire doors. (4) Vaults located within buildings and exceeding 1000 ft3 (28 m3) stor-age capacity shall be protected by an approved, automatic fire-extinguish-ing system.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 12-3.2.5 Not more than 2500 ft3 (71 m3) of loose fibers shall be permit-ted to be stored in a detached loose house suitably located, with openings properly protected against the entrance of sparks. The loose house shall be used for no other purpose. 12-3.3 Baled Storage. 12-3.3.1 No single block or pile shall contain more than 25,000 ft3 (708 m3) of combustible fibers, exclusive of aisles or clearances. Blocks or piles of baled fiber shall be separated from adjacent storage by aisles not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) wide or by flash fire barriers consisting of continuous sheets of noncombustible material extending from the floor to a height of at least 2 ft (0.6 m) beyond the top of the piles. 12-3.3.2 Sisal and other fibers in bales bound with combustible tie ropes or jute and other fibers that are liable to swell when wet shall be stored in a manner that allows for expansion in any direction without endangering building walls, ceilings, or columns. Not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) of clearance shall be left between walls and sides of piles, except that in storage com-partments not more than 30 ft (9 m) in width, 1 ft (0.3 m) clearance at side walls shall be sufficient, provided that a center aisle not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) wide is maintained. 12-3.3.3 Hay, straw and other similar agricultural products shall not be stored adjacent to buildings or combustible material unless a cleared horizontal distance equal to the height of pile is maintained between such storage and combustible material and buildings.Storage shall be limited to stacks of 100 tons (90 718.5 kg) each. Either an approved one-hour fire wall installed in accordance with NFPA 221 or a clear space of 20 feet (6096 mm) shall be maintained between such stacks. 12-3.3.3.1Exception: Unlimited quantities of hay, straw, and other agri-cultural products shall be permitted to be stored in or near farm buildings located outside of closely built areas. 12-3.3.4 Combustible fibers shall not be stored in rooms or buildings with hazardous gases, flammable liquids, dangerous chemicals, or other similar materials. 12-3.4 Sources of Ignition. 12-2.4.1 Trucks or automobiles, other than mechanical handling equip-ment and approved industrial trucks as listed in NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Ar-eas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation, shall not enter any fiber storage room or building but shall be permitted to be used at loading platforms. 12-2.4.2 Electrical wiring and equipment in any combustible fiber storage room or building shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for Class III hazardous locations. The authority having jurisdiction shall be responsible for designating the areas requiring hazardous location electrical classifications and shall classify the area in accordance with the classification system set forth in NFPA 70.12-2.4.3 No smoking or open flame shall be permitted in any area where com-bustible fibers are handled or stored, nor within 50 ft (15 m) of any uncovered pile of such fibers. “No Smoking” signs shall be posted. 12-2.5 Portable Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be in-stalled as required for extra-hazard occupancy protection as applicable in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee reorganized the section for clarity and ease of use. Various sections of the Chapter were rewritten to comply with the NFPA Manual of Style to eliminate exceptions in the text.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #433)1-265-(13-1.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes this section is not needed for Fire Inspectors to perform their duties in the field.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #434)1-266-(13-1.7) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes this section is not needed for Fire Inspectors to perform their duties in the field.


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(Log #435)1-267-(13-1.11) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: Committee believes this section is not needed for a Fire Inspector to perform their duties in the field.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #436)1-268-(13-2.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete second sentence in section and third sentence: ...NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Such extinguishers shall use agents that saponify upon contact with hot grease such as sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate dry chemical and potassium car-bonate solutions. Class B gas-type portables such as CO2 and halon shall not be permitted in kitchen cooking areas. Manufacturer’s recommenda-tions shall be followed. (96:7-10.1.1) SUBSTANTIATION: The committee believes additional wording from 96:7-10.1 is not needed for the Fire Inspector to perform their duties.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #437)1-269-(13-2.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee believes this section is already covered in Section 7-6.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #254)1-270-(13-3.3.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Darrell W. Harguth, Fire Equip. Manufacturers’ Assn. Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Leave subsection 13-3.3.3 as is, but add new subsection, 13-3.3.4, and renumber remaining subsections. 13-3.3.4 In existing systems, when changes in the cooking median, posi-tioning or replacement of cooking equipment occur, the fire extinguishing system shall be made to comply with UL 300. Exception: Automatic fire extinguishing equipment provided as part of a listed recirculation system, complying with standard UL 197, Standard for Safety - Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances. SUBSTANTIATION: The Code currently addresses new installation-sonly. This updated code language better reflects its intent, as well as adds language to address existing systems where changes in both the cooking median or the cooking equipment placement has occurred, rendering its present fire protection coverage ineffective.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEM-BERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 30 NEGATIVE: 2EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: LATHROP: This is a good concept but it creates many problems. It would be better to require reevaluation of the hazard since the existing sys-tem may be okay.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA WILLSE: If the equipment modifications do not violate the original listing why should a replacement of a grille cause you to replace the extin-guishing system. I would go along with adding “... replacing of cooking equipment occurs to the point where the new arrangement violates the original listing of the extinguishing system ...”

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(Log #333)1-271-(13-3.3.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows: Protection of new commercial-type cooking equipment shall be by means of an automatic fire extinguishing system complying with UL 300 that is listed and labeled for its intended use. When the cooking media is changed in existing equipment, the fire extinguishing system shall comply with UL 300. Exception: Automatic fire extinguishing equipment provided as part of a listed recirculating system complying with standard UL 197, including supplement SB. SUBSTANTIATION: Update code language to reflect new UL 300.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-270 (Log #254).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #219)1-272-(14-3.5.3 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all build-ings containing Educational Occupancies. Exceptions: 1. When each room used for instruction has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and when rooms used for assembly purposes have at least one half of the required exits directly to the exterior ground level, a sprin-kler system need not be provided. SUBSTANTIATION: Surveys through the NFPA Journal and the Na-tional Fire Incident Reporting system have shown the fires in educational occupancy have increased by a +6.7 percent. The surveys also show that the annual dollar loss has increased over previous years by 44.8 percent, this totals 84,000,000 dollar increase over previous years. Taken this data into consideration, this type of loss to a community could be tragic. The dollar loss alone would be a finical impact on the community as well as the school district. This same change was proposed to the Uniform Fire Code and was published in the 1994 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the require-ments for automatic sprinklers are adequately addressed by the Life Safety Code and other codes referenced by this document.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #300)1-273-(16-1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 16-1 Fireworks Displays. The construction, handling, and use of fire-works and equipment intended solely for outdoor display as well as the general conduct and operation of the display shall comply with the require-ments of NFPA 1123, Code for FIreworks Display. SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the Scope Section 1.1.1 of NFPA 1123-2000.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #301)1-274-(16-4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 16-4 Fireworks Manufacturing, Transportation and Storage. The manu-facture, transportation, or and storage of fireworks shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the text of this section, the title has been revised. The “or” has been changed to “and” to make the section all inclusive and legally enforceable. The title of NFPA 1124 has been revised to reflect the proposed title for the 2002 edition which is now entering the ROC phase.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #302)1-275-(16-10) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 16-10 Retail Sales, Handling, and Related Storage of Consumer Fireworks. 16-10.1 Application Consumer Fireworks. Where permitted, the storage and sale, retail sales and related storage or wholesale, of consumer fire-works (DOT Classified) shall be in accordance with this section to ensure public safety. All storage of display fireworks shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. 16-10.2 Display Fireworks. The retail sales of display fireworks shall be prohibited. 16-10.23 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. Delete the remainder of Section 16-10. SUBSTANTIATION: This section is proposed to be revised to provide a direct reference to NFPA 1124 which is presently undergoing significant revisions to incorporate a new Chapter 7 on the retail sales of fireworks. The present schedule calls for the proposed new edition to come before the NFPA Annual Meeting Technical Committee Reports Session in May, 2002. If successfully balloted and subsequently issued by the NFPA Stan-dards Council, NFPA 1124 will contain a 2002 edition date and will be newly titled as the Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The proposed new Chapter 7 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks contains comprehensive requirements for facilities, whether permanent or tempo-rary, which are used for the retail sales of consumer fireworks and their re-lated storage. This chapter is intended to address the present requirements contained in Section 16-10 of NFPA 1 as well as the Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA). The standard has just gone through the Report on Proposals (ROP) phase of the NFPA standards revision cycle and the NFPA Pyrotechnics Technical Committee Report on Comments (ROC) meeting is scheduled for November 5-7, 2001, in Salt Lake City, UT. Thus, the new 2002 edition of NFPA 1124 should be published and available for reference by NFPA 1 for this revision cycle.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #5)1-276-(16-10.3,16-10.4, 16-10.5, 16-10.6) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: James R. Quiter, Rolf Jensen & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise 16-10.3 to read: 16-10.3 Buildings. The following provisions shall be applicable to build-ings containing consumer fireworks retail sales. 16-10.3.1 New buildings shall be 1-story in height. 16-10.3.2 Buildings shall have a minimum of two (2) exits. 16-10.3.3 Buildings shall not have loose or piled combustible material, weeds and long grass within 10 ft (3 m). 16-10.3.4 Buildings shall not be located within 100 ft (30 m) of any flam-mable and combustible liquid fuel dispensing or storage facility.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 16-10.3.5 All consumer fireworks offered for retail sale that are accessible to the public shall have covered fuses, or shall be contained within a pre-packaged assortment such that the fuses are not exposed. 16-10.3.6 In buildings that are not exclusively used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks, only those types of permissible consumer fireworks as approved by the AHJ shall be permitted. 2. Revise 16-10.4 to read: 16-10.4 Quantities. 16-10.4.1 New buildings shall be permitted to contain the following maxi-mum quantities of consumer fireworks for retail sales. 16-10.4.1.1 Retail consumer fireworks indoor sales displays shall be lim-ited to 50 lbs. (net) (22.7 kg) pyrotechnic composition or 200 lbs. (91 kg) gross weight, if the pyrotechnic composition weight is not known. 16-10.4.1.2 Open-air mercantile operations as defined in NFPA 101 shall be limited to 200 lbs. (net) (91 kg) pyrotechnic composition or 800 lbs. (363 kg) gross weight, if the pyrotechnic composition weight is not known. 16-10.4.1.3 Buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be limited to 100 lbs. (net) ( 45 kg) pyrotechnic com-position or 400 lbs. (181 kg) gross weight if the pyrotechnic composition weight is not known. 16-10.4.1.4 Quantities in excess of those permitted in 16-10.4.1.1 through 16-10.4.1.3 shall be permitted where the mercantile occupancy meets the requirements specified in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for contents classi-fied as high hazard or where public access to the consumer fireworks is not permitted. 16-10.4.2 Existing buildings used for retail sales of consumer fireworks shall comply with the following: 16-10.4.2.1 The total height of retail display shall not exceed 5 ft ( 1.5 m) in height. 16-10.4.2.2 The retail display shall not exceed a maximum 3000 sq ft (280 sq m) unless it is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. 3. Revise 16-10.5 by deleting 16-10.5.1 and renumber existing 16-10.5.2 as 16-10.5 Fire Protection. 4. Delete existing 16-10.6 in its entirety. Renumber remaining sections accordingly.SUBSTANTIATION: A task group consisting of members from the TC on Life Safety Code (Mercantile and Business, Fundamentals, and Means of Egress), TC on Fire Prevention Code, and TC on Pyrotechnics met to fulfill the directive from the NFPA Standards Council. The directive was to review the four paragraphs that were deleted from the 2000 edition of NFPA 1 and develop a tentative interim amendments or amendments to NFPA 1. The findings of the task group would be forwarded to the Stan-dards Council for their action as deemed necessary. It was recognized that the current provisions did not appropriately address all the different sale venues of retail consumer fireworks from general merchandise stores to detached facilities. This TIA is an attempt to ad-dress those conditions which can be present in current activities associated with the retail sales of consumer fireworks and involves establishing the minimum levels of safety for the general public. The TIA uses the cur-rent available information and the best estimates to establish realistic and enforceable provisions that are necessary to provide the minimum level of safety. The TIA was developed to address the type of facility and the quantities of consumer fireworks permitted in buildings frequented by the general public. Section 16-10.3 addresses the minimum criteria for a building that is used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks. Paragraph 16-10.3.6 ad-dresses those buildings that are not used exclusively for the retail sale of consumer fireworks. Section 16-10.4 addresses the quantities of consumer fireworks depending on the building. The weights used to determine the consumer fireworks thresholds are based on current levels of acceptance referenced in other codes. The reference for gross and net values for weight have been added to assist in enforcement applications. The provision in 16-10.4.1.2 is to recognize without undue hardship on those existing small retail consumer fireworks outlets that are currently selling consumer fire-works. These provisions permit visibility throughout the retail sales area with a limitation on the size of the display area for consumer fireworks which is related to the size associated with a Class C mercantile occupancy. The TIA also addresses the display of consumer fireworks in 16-10.3.5 which address the access to fuses. This section requires the fuses to be covered or be contained within the manufacturer’s original prepackaged assortment with covered fuses. If inert fireworks are used for retail display purposes, then the application of these provisions would not be relevant for the retail sales area as it would be treated as general merchandise. COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 275 ( Log #302).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #138)1-277-(Chapter 17) : Accept SUBMITTER: Brooke B. Smith, Jr., Aspen Engineering, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Currently, all sections which reference NFPA 30 are using extracted text from 1996 edition. All of these sections should be revised to extract text from corresponding sections in NFPA 30, 2000. SUBSTANTIATION: Chapters 2 and 3 of NFPA 30 were completely reorganized and extensively revised for the 2000 edition. The use of ex-tracted text in Chapter 17 (especially Sections 17-1.14 and 17-2.7) should be from the most current edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #246)1-278-(Chapter 17) : Accept SUBMITTER: Clark D. Shepard, Exxon Research and Engineering Co.RECOMMENDATION: Revise the paragraphs extracted from NFPA 30 to reflect the wording found in the NFPA 30, 2000 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: The Uniform Fire Code should reflect the most current version of the NFPA Codes so consistency is maintained between the different NFPA codes.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #320)1-279-(Chapter 17) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30A-2000RECOMMENDATION: Update the extracted material from NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code to the 2000 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: The present extracted text is taken from the 1996 edition of NFPA 30 and should be updated to the current available edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #392)1-280-(Chapter 17) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. The Sherwin-Williams CompanyRECOMMENDATION: Add to new section 17-1.3 to read: Installations made in accordance with applicable requirements of the fol-lowing standards shall be deemed to be in compliance with this code: 1) NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages 2) NFPA 32, Standards for Drycleaning Plants 3) NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Com-bustible Materials 4) NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flam-mable and Combustible Liquids 5) NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 6) NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants 7) NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Com-bustion Engines and Gas Turbines 8) NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemi-cals 9) Chapter 10 of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities SUBSTANTIATION: The extraction of this text will assist the inspector by directing him/her to the proper standard for regulations of these activi-ties that involve flammable and combustible liquids. Our concern is that NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacturing of Organic Coatings, be clearly applicable for that process.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new section 17-1.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 17.1.3 Installations made in accordance with applicable requirements of the following standards shall be deemed to be in compliance with Chapter 17. 1. NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages 2. NFPA 32, Standards for Drycleaning Plants

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 3. NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Com-bustible Materials 4. NFPA 34, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flam-mable and Combustible Liquids 5. NFPA 35, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings 6. NFPA 36, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants 7. NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combus-tion Engines and Gas Turbines 8. NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemi-cals 9. Chapter 11 of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care FacilitiesCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agreed to add the sub-mitter’s proposed text with a change in words from “this Code” to “Chapter 17” of NFPA 1.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #106)1-281-(17-1.2 (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new to read: 17-1.2 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a permit requirement for flammable and combustible liquids.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #393)1-282-(17-2.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace proposed text with Section 4.1.1.1 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30. SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.2.1 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30. NFPA 30 now includes references to intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #396)1-283-(Table 17-2.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Change size of approved metal portable tanks and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) from 660 to 793 gallons. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 30 (2000 Edition) raised the size limit to 793 gallons.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #394)1-284-(17-2.1.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete (a) Storage of containers in bulk plants . . . and distilleries. SUBSTANTIATION: In order to be consistent with the current text in NFPA 30. NFPA 30 no longer exempts bulk plants, refineries, chemical plants, and distilleries from the requirements for the proper storage of con-tainers.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #395)1-285-(17-2.3.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Delete last sentence of Section 17.2.3.1 which states: Of this 120-gallon total, not more than 60 gallons shall be Class I and Class II liquids. SUBSTANTIATION: In order to be consistent with the current text (2000 Edition) in NFPA 30 (Section 4.3.1). NFPA 30 no longer limits the amount of Class I and Class II liquids in the cabinet to 60 gallons.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #286)1-286-(17-2.3.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 17-2.3.3 (Header paragraph and subparagraph ‘a’ to remain un-changed)(b) Metal storage cabinets that are constructed in the following manner shall be acceptable. The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least minimum 0.043 inches (1.09 mm) thick( No. 18 gauge) sheet steel and shall be double-walled, with 1-1/2 inch/(3.8 cm) air space . . . (Re-mainder of ‘b’ unchanged) (c) (No changes) (d) (No changes) SUBSTANTIATION: The “gauge” numbering system for sheet steel was originally adopted (Beginning of the 20th century) at a time when rolling mills could not hold to close tolerances, which at that time were based on weight per unit volume. Improved technology since the 1950’s permits the mills to produce sheet steel to a much more specific customer based requirement. In the case of sheet steel, specifying to a “minimum” decimal thickness with all tolerances to the plus side when assessed against ASTM Cold-Formed Steel Standards and AISI Cold-Formed Steel Specification acceptable ranges. As a result, the steel industry has been actively working to eliminate measurements based on “gauge” when specifying cold-formed sheet steel. With respect to the proposal, AISI is recommending that the minimum uncoated decimal thickness be employed as part of the provision, and place the reference gauge number in parenthesis as a guide to the reader.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #335)1-287-(17-2.3.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 17-2.3.3 (Header paragraph and subparagraph (a) to remain unchanged) (b) Metal storage cabinets that are constructed in the follow-ing manner shall be acceptable. The bottom, top, door, and sides of the cabinet shall be at least minimum 0.043 inches (1,09 mm) thick (No. 18 gauge) sheet steel and shall be double-walled, with 1-1/2 in. (3.8 cm) air space...(Remainder of (b) unchanged) (c) (No changes) (d) (No changes) SUBSTANTIATION: The “gauge” numbering system for sheet steel was originally adopted (beginning of the 20th century) at a time when rolling mills could not hold to close tolerances, which at that time were based on weight per unit volume. Improved technology since the 1950’s permits the mills to produce sheet steel to a much more specific customer based requirement. In the case of sheet steel, specifying to a “minimum” decimal thickness with all tolerances to the plus side when assessed against ASTM Cold-Formed Steel Standards and AISI Cold-Formed Steel Specification acceptable ranges. As a result, the steel industry has been actively working to eliminate measurements based on “gauge” when specifying cold-formed sheet steel. With respect to the proposal, AISI is recommending that the minimum uncoated decimal thickness be employed as part of the provision, and place the reference gauge number in parenthesis as a guide to the reader.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

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(Log #328)1-288-(17-2.4.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ma-sonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17-2.4.1 Design and Construction Requirements. All storage areas shall be enclosed with construction required constructed to meet the specified fire resistance ratings in Table 17-2.34.1. (30: 4-4.2.1) SUBSTANTIATION: To clarify the application of this section and cor-rect a typographical error in the reference to the table.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #329)1-289-(Table 17-2.4.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ma-sonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS)RECOMMENDATION: Add a title to Table 17-2.4.1 to read as follows: Minimum Fire Resistance Ratings for Inside Liquid Storage Areas (Hours) Also, revise the column headings as follows:

Type of Inside Liquid

Storage Area

Interior Enclosure Wallsa and Floor-Ceilings, Inter-

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SUBSTANTIATION: A title for the table gives guidance to the user of the code and establishes what the number represent in the table. The revisions to the column headings clarify their application for deter-mining the required fire resistance ratings for the specified construction assemblies used to enclose (separate) the inside liquid storage area.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Add Title to Table 17-2.4.1 from NFPA 30 consistent with the extract to read: Table 17-2.4.1 Fire Resistance Ratings for Inside Liquid Storage Areas 2. Do not make the table heading changes proposed by the submitter.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. The Committee action is consistent with the NFPA Extract Policy and is appropriate for the title. 2. The Table is extracted from NFPA 30 (Table 4.4.2.1) and the Fire Pre-vention Code Committee cannot make changes to extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #166)1-290-(17-2.4.3, 17.12.3.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30-2000 editionRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change the reference in 17.2.4.3 as follows: (30.4.4.2.4) should be (30.4.4.2.3). 17:12.4.4 should be 17.2.4.4 and the reference should be changed from (30:4.4.3.5) to (30:4.4.2.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial change (in numbering paragraphs) and changes to reference correct extractions from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #397)1-291-(Figure 17-2.4.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace Figure 17-2.4.5 with Figure 4.8.5 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30.

SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 30 (2000 Edition) now has a revised figure and recommendations addressing spill containment and liquid spread con-trol.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #163)1-292-(17-2.4.5 and 17.2.4.6, and 17.2.4.7) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Delete entire 17.2.4.5 and 17.2.4.6 and 17.2.4.7 and renumber paragraphs. Add new: 17.2.4.5 Curbs, scuppers, special drains, or other suitable means shall be provided to prevent the flow of liquids under emergency conditions into adjacent building areas. If a drainage system is used it shall have sufficient capacity to carry the expected discharge of water from fire protection systems and hose streams. Exception No. 1: Where none of the contain-ers stored in a storage area exceed 10 gal (38L) the storage area need not meet this requirement. Exception No. 2: Where only Class IIIB liquids are stored in a storage area regardless of container size, the storage area need not meet this requirement. (30:4.2.2.5). SUBSTANTIATION: The sections of NFPA 30 from which paragraphs 17.2.4.5, 6 and 7 were extracted no longer exist;. The information to be inserted from 30:4.4.2.5 is valuable to the user.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Accept the submitter’s recommendation to delete the identified para-graphs and renumber the section. 2. Add Annex material from NFPA 30: 4.4.2.5 as A.17.2.4.5.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with the NFPA Extract Policy and is appropriate for this case.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #165)1-293-(17-2.4.8, 17.2.4.9 and 17.2.4.10) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change referenced paragraph in 17.2.4.8 from (30: 4.4.2.9) to (30: 4.4.2.6) and put in correct information. Delete 17.2.4.9 and renumber paragraphs. Change references in paragraph 17.2.4.10 from (30: 4.4.2.11) to (30: 4.4.27 and 30: 4.4.2.7.1) and put in correct information. SUBSTANTIATION: 17.2.4.9 The extracted paragraph 30.4.4.2.10 no longer exists in NFPA 30. The information formerly in 17.2.4.9 will not be included in the new 17.2.4.10.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #168)1-294-(17-2.5.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Add in the exception included in the extracted paragraph NFPA 30 4.4.3.4. SUBSTANTIATION: Extracted material must include all exceptions found in the originating document in order to maintain validity and consis-tency of the requirements therein.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-295-(17-2.5.4 Exception (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add Exception from Section 4.4.3.4 of 2000 Edition of NFPA 30 to the text of 17.2.5.4.SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.2.5.4 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30. NFPA 30 now allows aisles to be reduced to 2 feet between piles when storing Class IIIB liquids.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #399)1-296-(17-2.5.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace reference to NFPA 231 and NFPA 231C with NFPA 230 as indicated in Section 4.4.3.6 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30. SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.2.5.6 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30 and the fact that NFPA 231 and 231C have been withdrawn.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #167)1-297-(17-2.6.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change extracted text to agree with NFPA 30 4.4.4.1 (2000 edition) Change Table 17.2.5.1 to Table 17.2.6.1. SUBSTANTIATION: As presently extracted (in the draft) the informa-tion is not consistent with the new requirements of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #170)1-298-(17-2.6.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Add new paragraph 17.2.6.2 (as indicated) and renumber following para-graphs. Add new table 17.2.6.2 (30: Table 4.4.4.2) 17.2.6.2 Storage in inside rooms shall meet the requirements specified in Table 17.2.6.2. In addition, containers over 30 gal (113.5L) capacity that contain Class I or Class II liquids shall not be stored more than one con-tainer high in inside rooms. Exception: This requirement shall not apply to inside rooms and hazardous materials storage lockers that are located in a liquid warehouse and are provided with equal or greater fire protection as is provided for the warehouse itself. (30: 4.4.4.2). SUBSTANTIATION: To include information contained in NFPA 30 per-taining to liquid storage warehouses and inside rooms.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #169)1-299-(17-2.7.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change extract reference from (30.2.1) to (30.2.1.1). SUBSTANTIATION: Change reflects correct paragraph number from NFPA 30, 2000 edition for extracted material.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept


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(Log #79)1-300-(17-2.7.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John J. Hawley, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: “...shall be of steel or approved noncombustible material, (See NFPA 30 (30:2-2)) (except as allowed by NFPA 30 (30:2.2)) SUBSTANTIATION: The current wording does not alert the user of the code that there are exceptions to the prohibitions of tanks fabricated from combustible materials, such as labeled FRP tanks for underground service.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement for Proposal 1- 301 (Log # 172).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #172)1-301-(17-2.7.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change extracted material and reference from (30: 2.2) to (30.2.2.2). Replace paragraph 17.2.7.2 with revised extracted text from NFPA 30.2.2. This also adds in missing sections 30.2.2.2 (a) through (e) from extracted paragraph 30.2.2 (NFPA 30 2000 edition). SUBSTANTIATION: The change reflects NFPA 30, 2000 edition changes, requirements, limits and exceptions on tank construction not in-cluded in the NFPA 1 Draft document that is based on the 1996 edition of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #346)1-302-(17-2.7.2, 28.2.2.1.1, 28.2.2.2.2, and 28.2.2.4.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 17-2.7.2 to read as follows: 17-2.7.2 Design and Construction of Tanks. Tanks shall be designed and built in accordance with recognized good engineering standards for the material of construction being used and shall be of steel or approved non-combustible material. See NFPA 30 (30:2-2) 17-2.7.2.1 Tanks in Vaults. (extract NFPA 30:2.2.7 from the 2000 edition) 17-2.7.2.2 Protected Tanks (extract NFPA 30:2.2.9 from the 2000 edition) Also Section 28.2.2.1.1, delete item 2. (2) Tanks in special enclosures inside buidldings as described in Section 2-2 of NFPA 30A Also Section 28.2.2.2 Special Enclosures, Delete. Also Section 28.2.2.4.4, revise as follows: 28-2.2.4.4 Vaults Vaults shall be permitted to be either above or below grade and shall comply with the following: Vaults shall be in accordance with Section 17.2.7.2.1 (new from above) and NFPA 30A. SUBSTANTIATION: Tanks in vaults and protected tanks are now recog-nized by NFPA 30 for applications beyond their traditional uses involving motor vehicle fueling. Duplication in NFPA 1 will assist the inspector with identification of these options for generator fuel storage, industrial applica-tions and similar uses, and it will provide inspectors with necessary infor-mation to verify that such tanks are installed and maintained in accordance with the code. The second and third parts of this proposal delete references to special enclosures, which were deleted from the 2000 edition of NFPA 30A. Based on the deletion of special enclosures, which have been replaced in NFPA 30A by tank vaults, additional material has been maintained in Section 28-2.2.4.4 and an internal cross-reference to the new Section 17.2.7.2.1 is provided.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32

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(Log #171)1-303-(17-2.7.3.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30 and material developed by the NFPA 1 Committee ( in the Draft)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Change section 17.2.7.3.1 to reflect the correct extract as follows (30.2.3.1) should be (30.2.3.2.1.1) including the exception shown in new 30.2.3.2.1.1. Replace Table 17.2.7.3.1 (Table 30.2.1) with new Table 17.2.3.1 (a) and (b) (Table 30.2.3.1.1.(a) and (b). Renumber as 17.2.7.3.1.1 the remaining portion of Draft Section 17.2.7.3.1 starting with “ (a) For the purpose of this section, a floating roof tank ......” and continuing to the end of the section - (shown again as item (a) on page 163). Underline this information as it is NEW MATERIAL - NOT EX-TRACTED FROM NFPA 30. SUBSTANTIATION: This reflects changes made to NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise text for 17.2.7.3.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Change section 17.2.7.3.1 to reflect the correct extract as follows (30.2.3.1) should be (30.2.3.2.1.1) including the exception shown in new 30.2.3.2.1.1. Replace Table 17.2.7.3.1 (Table 30.2.1) with new Table 17.2.3.1 (a) and (b) (Table 30.2.3.1.1.(a) and (b). Underline this information as it is NEW MATERIAL - NOT EX-TRACTED FROM NFPA 30.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision accomplishes the submitter’s intent. The third part of the submitter’s proposal has been deleted since it is no longer in NFPA 30.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #173)1-304-(17-2.7.3.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Delete text as follows: Delete 17.2.7.3.2. SUBSTANTIATION: This requirement is covered by the exception to NFPA 30.2.3.2.1.1 which has been proposed as a change to be included into Section 17.2.7.3.1 in this code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #174)1-305-(17-2.7.3.3, 17.2.7.3.4, 17.2.7.3.5 and 17.2.7.3.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Change the following sections to reflect the cor-rected extracted paragraph (and correct extracted tables) as follows: 17.2.7.3.3 Change section extract reference from (30:3.3.2.3) to (30.2.3.2.1.2). Change Table 17.3.7.3.3 (Table 30:2.2) to Table 17.3.7.3.3 (Table 30.2.3.2.1.2). 17.2.7.3.4 Change section extract reference from (30:2.3.2.3) to (30.2.3.2.1.3). Change Table 17.3.7.3.4 (Table 30:2.2) to Table 17.3.7.3.4 (Table 30.2.3.2.1.3). 17.2.7.3.5 Change section extract reference from ( 30:2.3.2.3) to (30.2.3.2.1.4). Change Table 17.3.7.3.5 (Table 30:2.2) to Table 17.3.7.3.5 (Table 30.2.3.2.1.4). 17.2.7.3.6 Change section extract reference from ( 30:2.3.2.3) to (30.2.3.2.1.5). Change Table 17.3.7.3.6 (Table 30:2.2) to Table 17.3.7.3.6 (Table 30.2.3.2.1.5). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct references from NFPA 30, 2000 Edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #176)1-306-(17-2.7.3.7, 17.2.7.3.8, 17.2.7.3.12, 17.2.7.3.13 and 17.2.7.3.14) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.3.7 Change section extract reference from (30.2.3.2.7) to (30.2.3.2.1.6). 17.2.7.3.8 Change section extract reference from (30.2.3.2.8) to (30.2.3.2.1.7). 17.2.7.3.12 Change section extract reference from (30.2.3.3.4) to (30.2.3.2.2.2). 17.2.7.3.13 Change section extract reference from (30.2.3.3.5) to (30.2.3.2.2.3). 17.2.7.3.14 Change section extract reference from (30.2.3.3.6) to (30.2.3.2.2.4). Add in exceptions (1) and (2) from NFPA 30.2.3.2.2.4. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct referenced para-graphs from NFPA 30, 2000 edition. The addition of the missing excep-tions in 17.2.7.2.14 provides valuable information to the user and reflects the actual intent of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #175)1-307-(17-2.7.3.9, 17.2.7.3.10 and 17.2.7.3.11) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Replace Sections 17.2.7.3.9, with new section 17.2.7.3.9 (30.2.3.2.2.1) in-cluding Exceptions (1) and (2). Delete sections 17.2.7.2.10 and 17.2.7.3.11. Replace Table 17.2.7.3.9 (Table 30.2.7) with (Table 30.2.3.2.2.1). Renumber sections accordingly. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposed changes reflect correct information from NFPA 30, 2000 edition. The information previously contained in 17.2.7.2.10 and 11 is not deleted. It is now included in the proposed extract paragraph 30.2.3.2.2.1 (and its exceptions) which will be incorporated into 17.2.7.3.9.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #178)1-308-(17-2.7.10.1 through 17.2.7.10.9) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.10.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.1) to (30.2.6.5.1). 17.2.7.10.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.2) to (30.2.6.5.2). 17.2.7.10.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.3) to (30.2.6.5.3). 17.2.7.10.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.4) to (30.2.6.5.4). 17.2.7.10.5 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.5) to (30.2.6.5.5). 17.2.7.10.6 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.6) to (30.2.6.5.6). 17.2.7.10.7 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.7) to (30.2.6.5.7). 17.2.7.10.8 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.8) to (30.2.6.5.8). 17.2.7.10.9 Change section extract reference from (30.2.4.4.9) to (30.2.6.5.9). SUBSTANTIATION: Changes reflect correct reference from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-309-(17-2.7.13.2.1 through 17.2.7.13.2.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.2.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.2.1) to (30.5.9.1). 17.2.7.13.2.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.2.2) to (30.5.8.3). 17.2.7.13.2.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.2.3) to (30.5.9.3). 17.2.7.13.2.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.2.1) to (30.5.9.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #180)1-310-(17-2.7.13.3.1 through 17.2.7.13.3.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.3.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.3.1) to (30.5.13.6.1). 17.2.7.13.3.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.3.2) to (30.5.13.6.2). 17.2.7.13.3.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.3.3) to (30.5.13.6.3). 17.2.7.13.3.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.3.4) to (30.2.3.4.9.1 and 30.2.3.4.9.2). 17.2.7.13.3.5 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.3.5) to (30.5.13.6.5). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #179)1-311-(17-2.7.13.4.1 through 17.2.7.13.4.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.4.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.1) to (30.5.12.4.1) 17.2.7.13.4.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.2) to (30.5.13.5.1). 17.2.7.13.4.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.3) to (30.5.13.5.2). 17.2.7.13.4.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.4) to (30.5.13.5.3). 17.2.7.13.4.5 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.5) to (30.5.13.5.4). 17.2.7.13.4.6 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.4.6) to (30.5.13.5.5). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #181)1-312-(17-2.7.13.5.1 and 17.2.7.13.5.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.5.1 Change extract reference from 30.2.5.8.5.1 to 30.5.13.4.1. 17.2.7.13.5.2 Change extract reference from 30.2.5.8.5.2 to 30.5.13.4.2. SUBSTANTIATION: To reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept


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(Log #182)1-313-(17-2.7.13.6.1 through 17.2.7.13.6.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.6.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.6.1) to (30.5.13.2.1). 17.2.7.13.6.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.6.2) to (30.5.13.2.2). 17.2.7.13.6.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.6.3) to (30.5.13.2.3). 17.2.7.13.6.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.6.5) to (30.5.13.2.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #184)1-314-(17-2.7.13.7.1 through 17.2.7.13.7.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.13.7.1 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.7.1) to (30.5.13.3.1). 17.2.7.13.7.2 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.7.2) to (30.5.13.3.2). 17.2.7.13.7.3 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.7.3) to(30.5.13.3.3). 17.2.7.13.7.4 Change section extract reference from (30.2.5.8.7.4) to 30.5.13.3.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #183)1-315-(17-2.7.15) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.2.7.15 Change referenced extract from 30.2.7 to 30.2.5.3.1. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed change is in conformance with NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #186)1-316-(17-3.2 and 17.3.2.1 through 17.3.2.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.2 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.1.1) to (30.4.5.1) and add exception. 17.3.2.1 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.1.2) to (30.4.5.1.1). 17.3.2.3 Renumber section 17.3.2.2 and change extract reference from (30.4.5.1.3) to (30.4.5.1.2). 17.3.2.4 Renumber section to 17.3.2.3 and change extract reference from (30.4.5.1.4) to (30.4.5.1.3). 17.3.2.5 Renumber section to 17.3.2.4 and change extract reference from (30.4.5.1.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect numbering errors and correct extract paragraphs from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.

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(Log #330)1-317-(17-3.3.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ma-sonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS)RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17-3.3.1 General-purpose warehouses storing liquids (as defined in this code) shall be separate, detached buildings or shall be separated from other occupancies by a standard 4-hr fire wall or, if approved, by a fire partition having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Each opening shall be protected as provided for in NFPA 30 Section 4-4.2.2. (30: 4-5.2.1) SUBSTANTIATION: To correct a printing error-part of the extracted text from NFPA 30 Section 4-5.2.1 was not printed.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #185)1-318-(17-3.3.1 and 17.3.3.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.1 (30.4.5.2.1) This section is an extract of NFPA 30.4.5.2.1. How-ever the paragraph was not correctly extracted and many lines are missing. This needs to be corrected so the entire paragraph is extracted. 17.3.3.2 (30.4.5.2.2) This section is to be deleted as the requirements will now be included in the revised 17.3.3.1 (30.4.5.2.1). (see above) SUBSTANTIATION: This is required for consistency and to correctly reflect the intentions of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #400)1-319-(17-3.3.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace reference to NFPA 231 with NFPA 230 as indicated in Section 4.5.2.2 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30 with the exception of the second reference to NFPA 231, which should probably ref-erence NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, which now contains the required sprinkler densities. SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.3.3.3 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30 and the fact that NFPA 231 has been withdrawn.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-320 (Log #188). The text is extracted from NFPA 30 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #188)1-320-(17-3.3.3 through 17.3.3.10) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.3 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.3) to (30.4.5.2.2). 17.3.3.4 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.4) to (30.4.5.2.3). 17.3.3.5 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.5) to (30.4.5.2.4). 17.3.3.6 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.6) to (30.4.5.2.5). 17.3.3.7 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.7) to (30.4.5.2.6). 17.3.3.8 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.8) to (30.4.5.2.7). 17.3.3.9 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.9) to (30.4.5.2.8). 17.3.3.10 Change section extract reference from (30.4.5.2.10) to (30.4.5.2.9). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.


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(Log #187)1-321-(17-3.3.15.3.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.15.3.2 add new reference (30.4.6.3.2). SUBSTANTIATION: Correct extracted reference is missing.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #401)1-322-(Table 17-3.3.15.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add Footnote #1 from Table 4.6.4 of 2000 Edi-tion of NFPA 30 to Table 17.3.3.15.4. SUBSTANTIATION: Table 17.3.3.15.4 is not consistent with the current-table in NFPA 30. NFPA 30 now permits all separation distances in Table 4.6.4 to be waived if the locker is provided with a fire resistance rating of not less than 4 hours and deflagration venting is not required.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Update extract for Table 17-3.3.15.4 from NFPA 30: 4.6.4 to NFPA 1, Table 17.3.3.15.4 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with the NFPA Extract Policy and is appropriate for this case.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #404)1-323-(17-3.3.17) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add text in Section 17.3.3.17 indicating: All automatic sprinkler and foam-water fire protection systems shall be wet pipe, deluge, or pre-action systems. If preaction systems are used, they shall be designed so that water or foam solution will immediately discharge from the sprinkler upon sprinkler actuation. SUBSTANTIATION: Add this text in order to be consistent with the requirements of NFPA 30. This text is extracted out of Section 4.8.2 of the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-328 (Log#191).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #189)1-324-(17-3.3.17.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.17.1 (30.4.8.1) - Add the correct referenced extract. SUBSTANTIATION: Correct extracted reference is missing.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Accept submitter’s recomendation to add NFPA 30: 4-8.1.6 as 17-3.3.17.1.7* (new) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 17-3.3.17.1.7* This section shall apply to any liquid: (a) That gels, thickens, or solidifies when heated; or (b) Whose viscosity at room temperature versus weight percent content of Class I, Class II, or Class III liquids is in the shaded portion of Figure 17.3.3.17.1.7 shall be permitted to be protected using either the criteria for a Class IIIB liquid in accordance with Figures 17.3.3.17.1.7(a) or (c) or the criteria for Group A plastics in accordance with Figure 17.3.3.17.1.7(b), whichever is applicable. Figure 17.3.3.171.7 Viscosity versus weight percent flammable or com-bustible component. < Insert Figure 4.8.1.6 from NFPA 30 Here> A.17.3.3.17.1.7 Interpolation between 4.8.1.6(a) and (b) is allowed.

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(Log #402)1-325-(17-3.3.17.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Change Section 4-7 to 4-5 as indicated in Sec-tion 4.8.1 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30. SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.3.3.17.1 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #190)1-326-(17-3.3.17.1, 17.3.3.17.1.3, 17.3.3.17.1.4 and 17.3.3.17.1.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.17.1 (30.4.8.1) Use of the extract paragraph will correct this section in the code. 17.3.3.17.1.3 (30.4.8.1.2) Note: the text in 4.8.1.2 has changed from that in the draft. 17.3.3.17.1.4 (30.4.8.1.3) Note: the text in 4.8.1.3 has changed from that in the draft. 17.3.3.17.1.6 (30.4.8.1.5) Note: the text in 4.8.1.5 has changed from that in the draft. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect changes made to the 2000 edition of NFPA 30, 2000. They are called to the attention of the commit-tee for consideration. Use of the extract in 17.3.3.17.1 will correct the scope as intended by NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #403)1-327-(17-3.3.17.1.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace reference to NFPA 231C with NFPA 230 as indicated in Section 4.8.1.2 from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30 and add sentence from NFPA 30 (Section 4.8.1.2) defining the maximum widths permitted for single and double row racks. SUBSTANTIATION: Text in Section 17.3.3.17.1.3 is not consistent with the current text in NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-326 (Log#190).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #191)1-328-(17-3.3.17.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Add new extracted section 17.3.3.17.2 (30.4.8.2). Renumber existing sections 17.3.3.17.2 through 17.3.17.3. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed addition adds clarity and follows the intent of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise 17.3.3.17.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 2. Add new extracted section 17.3.3.17.2 (30.4.8.2). 3. Renumber existing sections 17.3.3.17.2 through 17.3.17.3.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action better clarifies the submitter’s intent and gives correct reference to tables.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32


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(Log #192)1-329-(17-3.3.17.2, 17.3.3.17.2.1, 17.3.3.17.2.2 and 17.3.3.17.2.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.3.3.17.2 Change section extract reference from (30.4.8.4) to (30.4.9). Renumber section to 17.3.3.17.3. 17.3.3.17.2.1 Change section extract reference from (30.4.8.4.2) to (30.4.9.1). Renumber section to 17.3.3.17.4. 17.3.3.17.2.2 Change section extract reference from (30.4.8.4.2) to (30.4.9.2). Renumber section to 17.3.3.17.5. 17.3.3.17.3 Change section extract reference from (30.4.8.5) to (30.4.10). Renumber section to 17.3.3.17.6. SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes provide coherence and reflect correct extract paragraphs from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #405)1-330-(17-3.3.17.2.2(a) through (j)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony Ordile, Loss Control Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Replace Tables 17.3.3.17.2.2(a) through (f) with Tables 4.8.2 (a) through (j) from the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30 and include the Fire Protection Schemes A, B, and C as addressed in Section 4.8.6 of NFPA 30. SUBSTANTIATION: In order to be consistent with the current protec-tion requirements and schemes in NFPA 30, all the protection criteria tables and fire protection schemes in the 2000 Edition of NFPA 30 should be extracted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-328 (Log #191).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #195)1-331-(17-4.5.8 and 9) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Add 2 new sections of extracted information as follows: 17.4.5.8 (30.5.3.7.8). 17.4.5.9 (30.5.3.7.9). SUBSTANTIATION: This additional information is needed to further explain section 17.4.5. The addition of this extracted material will help pre-vent confusion and will more accurately reflect the intention of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #194)1-332-(17-4.6.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.4.6.3 (30.5.5.3) Use correct extract reference for this section. SUBSTANTIATION: Use of extract paragraph will correctly reflect the intentions of NFPA 30.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-333-(17-4.10.1 through 17.4.10.4) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety Consultants/Rep. NFPA 30RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 17.4.10.1 Change section extract reference from (30.5.1) to (30.6.1). 17.4.10.2 Change section extract reference from (30.5.2) to (30.6.2.1). 17.4.10.3 Change section extract reference from (30.5.3) to (30.6.2.2). 17.4.10.4 Change section extract reference from (30.5.4) to (30.6.2.4). SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed changes reflect correct extract paragraph from NFPA 30, 2000 edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #101)1-334-(17-5 and 17-6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete 17-5 from Chapter 17 and make it a new chapter on Chapter 70 Spraying, Dipping and Coating Using Flammable or Combustible Materials. Delete 17-6 Dipping and Coating from Chapter 17 and make it a section of Chapter 70 Spraying, Dipping and Coating using Flammable or Combus-tible Materials. SUBSTANTIATION: Sections 17-5 and 17-6 are better placed in a chap-ter specifically addressing Spraying, Dipping and Coating using Flammable and Combustible Materials.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #220)1-335-(17-6 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add new section to read as follows (renumber as necessary): Section 17-6 Organic Peroxides and Dual-Component Coatings 17-6.1 Storage and use of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Section 17-6 and Chapter 34. Storage and use of flammable and combus-tible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 17. Storage and use of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in accordance with Chapter 34. For the purpose of this section, vessels containing hazardous materials that supply operations through closed connections to the vessel shall be regarded as storage when an approved means of stopping an unintentional released of the vessel’s contents is provided. 17-6.1.2 Extreme care should be exercised at all times to prevent the con-tamination of organic peroxide initiators with foreign substances. See also Section 17-6.1. 17-6.1.3 Spray guns and related handling equipment used with organic peroxides shall be specifically manufactured for such use. 17-6.1.4 Separate pressure vessels and inserts specific for the application shall be used for the resin and for the organic peroxide, and they shall not be interchanged. Organic peroxide pressure tank inserts shall be con-structed of stainless steel or polyethylene. 17-6.1.5 Care shall be exercised to prevent contamination of materials by dusts and overspray residues resulting from the sanding or spraying of finishing materials containing organic peroxides. 17-6.1.6 Spilled peroxides shall be promptly removed so there are no residues. Spilled material absorbed by using noncombustible absorbent shall be promptly disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s rec-ommendations. 17-6.1.7 In areas where chopper guns are used, exposed wall and floor surfaces shall be covered with paper, polyethylene film, or other approved material to allow for removal of overchop. Accumulated overchop shall not exceed and average thickness of 2 in. (51mm). Overchop shall be allowed to cure for not less than 4 hours prior to removal. Following removal, used wall and floor covering materials shall be placed in a noncombustible container and removed from the facility. 17-6.2 Spraying operations involving the use of organic peroxides and other dual-component coatings shall be conducted in approved sprinklered spray booths meeting the requirements of Section 17-5. 17.6.2.1 The storage of organic peroxides shall be in accordance with Chapter 34. 17-6.2.2 To avoid decomposition and violent reaction hazards, care shall be exercised in handling organic peroxides to avoid shock and friction. 17-6.2.3 To avoid violent decomposition and explosion hazzards, organic peroxides shall not be mixed directly with accelerators or promoters.

17-6.2.4 Smoking shall be prohibited and No Smoking signs shall be prominently displayed. Only nonsparking tools shall be used in areas where organic peroxides are stored, mixed, or applied. 17-6.2.5 Personnel working with organic peroxides and dual-component coatings shall be specifically trained to work with these materials. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal will add the provisions for regulat-ing Organic Peroxide and Dual-Component Coating operations currently found in the UFC, but not addressed in NFPA 1. Provide safety require-ments for enforcers to deal with a fairly common practice.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Extract NFPA 33 Chapter 14 instead of what is shown in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint and add Chapter 15 from NFPA 33 also.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with the NFPA Extract Policy and is appropriate for this case and accomplishes the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #408)1-336-(18-3.3.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. New Dimension Industries Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: (1) Provide, in a ready state within 15 ft (4.6 m) travel distance of the work being done, either an approved fire extinguisher having a minimum 2A rat-ing or a water hose connected to a reliable water supply. The approved fire extinguisher shall be permitted to be mounted directly on the oxygen or fuel-gas cylinder being used, utilizing an approved bracket that does not re-quire screwing or drilling into, welding, or otherwise penetrating or physi-cally modifying the cylinder wall. If a water hose is used as the approved extinguisher, it shall be charged and equipped with a suitable nozzle. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal allows for an alternate method for providing a portable fire extinguisher within the required 15 foot travel distance of the hot work being performed using a torch with an oxygen-fuel gas system. It allows the fire extinguisher to be directly mounted to one of the cylinders in use provided the bracket is approved by the authority having jurisdiction and it does not require that the cylinder wall be physi-cally modified in order for the bracket to be attached. Obviously, physical modification to the cylinder wall would affect its listing as an approved cylinder. Thus, if a bracket can be attached with a friction fit type method to the cylinder and then the fire extinguisher mounted to the bracket, this will assure that the hot work operator will have ready and immediate ac-cess to a portable fire extinguisher in the event that a fire should occur during the hot work process. This would save significant amount of time in responding to the incipient fire which would more likely result in the fire being extinguished without having to rely upon the Fire Department. This would also assure that the fire extinguisher would be provided and readily accessible since it would accompany the tanks wherever the hot work was conducted. Thus, there would be no need to rely upon someone to find the appropriate portable fire extinguisher and place it nearby the 15 ft. travel distance of the hot work being performed using an appropriate mounting to satisfy the requirements of the code in Chapter 7, Section 7-6 Portable Extinguishers, Subsection 7-6.1.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-247 (Log #406).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #407)1-337-(18-3.3(1)) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. New Dimension Industries Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Relocate Paragraph (1) of Section 18-3.3 to a new Section 18-2.5 entitled Portable Fire Extinguisher and revise as fol-lows: 18-2.5 Portable Fire Extinguisher (1) Provide, in a ready state, within 15 ft. (4.6 m) travel distance of the work being done, either an approved portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 2A rating or a water hose connected to a reliable water supply. If a water hose is used as the approved extinguisher, it shall be charged and equipped with a suitable nozzle. Also, renumber Paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 18-3.3 as (1) and (2), respectively.SUBSTANTIATION: The text of Paragraph (1) of Section 18-3.3 is a more general requirement that should apply to all types of hot work and not just oxygen-fuel gas systems. By relocating this paragraph to new Section 18-2.5 this fire extinguisher requirement would apply to all hot work opera-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAtions. This just makes good sense that if this requirement is necessary for oxygen-fuel gas systems, it is also appropriate for other types of hot work such as welding and cutting where sparks or hot slag may be generated dur-ing the hot work process. Also, the word “portable” has been added before the words “fire extin-guisher” to utilize the proper terminology as contained in the referenced standard NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #439)1-338-(Chapter 22) : Accept SUBMITTER: Darrell W Harguth, Rep. Fire Protection Bldg Systems Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows: 4.2 Portable Fire Extinguishers.4.2.1 Placement of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Chapter 3, NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.4.2.2 Placement of portable fire extinguishers on piers and along bulkheads where vessels are moored or are permitted to be moored shall be as follows:4.2.2.1 Extinguishers listed for Class A, Class B, and Class C fires shall be installed at the pier/land intersection on a pier that exceeds 25 ft (7.6 m) in length. Additional fire extinguishers shall be placed such that the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher does not exceed 75 ft (22.9 m). (303:4.2.2.1)4.2.2.2 All extinguishers installed on piers shall meet the rating requirements set forth in Chapter 3 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, for ordinary (moderate) hazard type. (303:4.2.2.2)4.2.3 Portable fire extinguishers that meet the minimum requirements of Chapter 3, NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, for extra (high) hazard type shall be installed on two sides of a fuel-dispensing area. On piers or bulkheads where long fueling hoses are installed for fueling vessels, additional extinguishers installed on the pier shall meet the require-ments of Chapter 3, NFPA 10, for extra (high) hazard type and 4.2.2.1 of this standard. (303:4.2.3)4.2.4 All portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with Chapters 4 and 5, NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, and shall be clearly visible and marked (303:4.2.4)4.3 Fixed Fire Extinguishment Systems.4.3.1 Buildings in excess of 500 ft2 (46.45 m2) that are constructed on piers shall be protected by an approved automatic extinguishing system.Exception No. 1: Buildings of type I or Type II constriction, without com-bustible contents, in accordance with NFPA 220, Standard on types of Build-ing Construction.Exception No 2: In existing facilities, considering water supply availability and adequacy, and size of facility, where clearly impractical for economic or physical reasons. (303:4.3.1)4.3.2* Marina and boatyard buildings in excess of 5000 ft2 (464.5 m2) in total area shall be protected by an approved automatic extinguishing system.Exception: In existing facilities, considering water supply availability and adequacy, and size of facility, where clearly impractical for economic or physical reasons. (303: 4.3.2)4.3.3 Combustible piers and substructures in excess of 25 ft (7.6 m) in width or in excess of 5000 ft2 (464.5 m2) in area, or within 30 ft (11.4 m) of other structures or superstructures required to be so protected shall be protected, in accordance with Section 3.3, NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves.Exception No. 1: In the case of fixed piers, where the vertical distance does not exceed 36 in (914 mm) from the surface of mean high-water tot he un-derside of the pier surface. In the case of floating piers, where the vertical distance does not exceed 36 in (914 mm) from the surface of the water tot he underside of the pier surface. (303:4.3.3)Exception No. 2: In existing facilities, considering water supply availability and adequacy, and size of facility, where clearly impractical for economic or physical reasons. (303:4.3.3)4.3.4* An approved water supply shall be provided within 100 ft (30.5 m) of the pier/land intersection or fire department connection serving fire protec-tion systems. Access between water supplies and pier/land intersections or fire department connections shall be by roadway acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. (303:4.2.4)4.4 Fire Standpipe Systems.4.4.1 Standpipe systems, where installed, shall be in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. Class I standpipe systems shall be provided for piers, bulkheads, and buildings where the hose lay distance from the fire apparatus exceeds 150 ft (45.8 m). Supply piping for standpipes or piers and bulkheads shall be sized for the minimum flow rate for Class II systems.Exception: Hose racks, hoses, and standpipe cabinets shall not be required on piers and bulkheads. (303: 4.4.1)4.4.2 Manual dry standpipes shall be permitted. (303:4.4.2)

4.4.3 Flexible connections shall be permitted on floating piers, subject to ap-proval by the authority having jurisdiction. (303:4.4.3)4.4.4 Listed nonferrous piping shall be permitted to be used in accordance with its listing. (303:4.4.4)4.5 Hydrants and Water Supplies. Hydrants and water supplies for fire pro-tection in marinas and boatyards shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems; and NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. (303:4.5)4.10 Fire Detectors.4.10.1 Fire detection devices and installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®. (303:4.10.1)4.10.2 Fire detectors shall be installed in the following interior or covered lo-cations unless protected by a fixed automatic sprinkler system installed in ac-cordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems:(1) Rooms containing combustible storage or goods(2) Rooms containing flammable liquid storage or use(3) Rooms containing battery storage or maintenance(4) Rooms containing paint and solvent storage or use(5) Enclosed or covered storage of vessels(6) Areas used for enclosed or covered maintenance of vessels(7) Areas used for public assembly, dining, or lodging(8) Kitchens and food preparation area(9) Dust bins and collectors(10) inside trash storage areas(11) Rooms used for janitor supplies or linen storage(12) Laundry rooms(13) Furnace rooms (303:4.10.2)5.1 Wet Storage and Berthing.5.1.1 Each berth shall be arranged such that a boar occupying the berth can be readily removed in an emergency without he necessity of moving other boats.5.1.2 Ready access to all piers, floats, and wharves shall be provided for municipal fire-fighting equipment.5.1.3* Electrical lighting shall be provided to assure adequate illumination of all exterior area, piers, and floats, but positioned as not to interfere with navigation or aids to navigation.5.1.4 Only listed 120.240 volts ac electrical equipment shall be operated unattended. (303:5.1)5.2 Dry Storage.5.2.1 General.5.2.1.1 The use of portable heaters in a boat storage area shall be prohibited except where necessary to accomplish repairs, in which case they shall be used only when personnel are in attendance. No open flame heaters of any sort shall be used.5.2.1.2 Ladders long enough to reach the deck of any stored boat shall be located so as to be readily available.5.2.1.3 The use of blow torches or flammable paint remover shall be prohib-ited.Exception: Flammable solvents shall be permitted to be used as provided in 6.6.1.5.2.14 The use of gasoline or other flammable solvents for cleaning purposes shall be prohibited.5.2.1.5 Where a boat is to be dry-stored for the season or stored indoors for an extended period of time, such as while awaiting repairs, the following precaution shall be taken.(a) The vessel shall be inspected for any hazardous materials or conditions that might exist and corrective action shall be taken.(b) Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) cyl-inders, reserve supplies of stove alcohol or kerosene, and charcoal shall be removed form the premises or stored in a separate, designated safe are.(c) All portable fuel tans shall be removed from the premises or emptied. If portable fuel tanks are emptied, the cap shall be removed and the tank left open to the atmosphere.(d) Permanently installed fuel tanks shall be stored approximately 95 percent full.5.2.1.6 No unattended electrical equipment shall be in use aboard boats.5.2.1.7 All storage areas shall be routinely raked, swept, or otherwise policed to prevent the accumulation of rubbish.5.2.1.8 Access to boats stored outside shall be such that the hose-lay distance form the fire apparatus to any portion of the boat shall not exceed 150 ft (45.8 m). Pressurized standpipe systems shall be permitted to be used to meet this requirement.5.2.1.9 Access to building in which boats are stored shall be such that the hose-lay distance from the fire apparatus to all exterior portions of the build-ing shall not exceed 150 ft (45.8 m). Pressurized standpipe systems shall be permitted to be used to meet this requirement.5.2.3 In-Out Dry Storage or Rack Storage.5.2.3.1 Water supply hoses, or portable fire extinguishers and wheeled cart assemblies equipped with discharge nozzles capable of reaching all boats on the highest racks shall be provided.5.2.3.2 Boats stored either inside or outside in sing- or multi-level racks shall have unimpeded vehicular access at one end and shall have equipment avail-able to remove any stored boat.

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SUBSTANTIATION: The additional language extracted from NFPA 303, 2000 edition will complete the fire safety requirements in this chapter.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #261)1-339-(Chapter 23) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 23 to read as follows: 23-1 Scope. Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100kg) of Group A1, or 30 pounds (13.6kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance with this Chapter and the Mechanical Code. See the Mechanical Code for refrigerant group descriptions.Exception: The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to exempt tempo-rary or portable installations. 23-2 Classification. Refrigerants shall beclassified into safety groups in ac-cordance with the Mechanical Code. 23-3 Definitions. For definitions see Chapter 2. For definitions and classifications of refrigerant groups see the Mechanical Code. 23-4 Permits and Plans. For a permit to install or operate a refrigeration system, see Chapter 1. Plans and specifications for devices and systems re-quired by Chapter 23 shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for review and approval prior to installation. 23-5 Installation and Maintenance. Refrigeration systems shall be installed andmaintained in a safe manner which will minimize the life, health and fire hazard of the installation. Installation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code.Refrigeration systems shall be safely maintained in an a safe and operable condition, free from accumulations of oil, dirt, waste, excessive corrosion, other debris or leaks. 23-6 Access. Refrigeration systems shall be accessible to the fire depart-ment at all times as required by the authority havingjurisdiction. 23-7 Emergency Control Box. 23-7.1 Applicability Location. When required by this chapter or the Me-chanical Code, emergency control boxes shall be provided for refrigeration systems required to be equipped with a treatment, flaring or diffusion system. 23-7.2 Location. Control boxes shall be located outside of the building adjacent to a street or at an approved accessible location. All portions of the control box shall be 6 feet (1829 mm) or less above the adjoining grade. 23-7.2 3 Valve Identification and Emergency Procedures. Valves and switches located in the control box shall be adequately identified as to the sequential procedure to be followed in the event of an emergency. 23-7.3 4 Control Boxes Construction. Control boxes shall be of iron or steel not less than 0.055-inch (1.4 mm) (16 gage) thickness and provided with a hinged cover and lock. 23-7.4 5 Identification. Control boxes shall be provided with a permanent label on the outside cover reading FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CONTROL BOX and including the name of the refrigerant in the system. Hazard identification in accordance with NFPA 704 shall be posted inside and outside of the control box. 23-8 Treatment and Flaring Systems for Refrigerant Discharge. 23-8.1 Applicability. Refrigeration systems which are designed to dis-charge refrigerant vapor to atmosphere shall be provided with an approved treatment of flaring system when required this section. 23-8.2 Toxic and Highly Toxic Refrigerants. Systems containing toxic or highly toxic refrigerants which are toxic or highly toxic shall discharge vapor to atmosphere only through an approved treatment or flaring system. Treatment systems shall be in accordance with (the hazmat chapter). Flaring systems shall be in accordance with Section 23-8.5. 23-8.3 Flammable Refrigerants. Systems containing flammable refrigerants which are flammable having a density equal to or greater than the density of air shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere only through an approved treat-ment or flaring system. Systems containing flammable refrigerants having a density less than the density of air shall be allowed to discharge vapor to the atmosphere, provided that the point of discharge is located outside of the structure at not less than 15 feet above the adjoining grade level and not less than 20 feet from any window, ventilation opening or exit. Flaring systems shall be in accordance with Section 23-8.4 5. 23-8.4 Ammonia Refrigerant. Systems containing ammonia refrigerant shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere through a treatment system in ac-cordance with, a flaring system in accordance with (the haz mat chapter), or through an approved ammonia diffusion system in accordance with Section 23-9. Exceptions: Discharge through a treatment, flaring or diffusion is not re-quired for the following conditions:

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2. Ammonia-water absorption systems containing less than 22 pounds (10 kg) of ammonia and for which the ammonia circuit is located entirely outdoors.

23-8.4 5 Flaring System Design Requirements. Flaring systems for incineration of flammable, toxic or highly toxic refrigerants shall be designed to incinerate the entire discharge. The products of refrigerant incineration shall not pose health or environmental hazards. Incineration shall be automatic upon initiation of discharge, shall be designed to prevent blowback, and shall not expose structures or materials to threat of fire. Standby fuel, such as LP-gas, and standby power shall have the capacity to operate for one and one half the required time for complete incineration of refrigerant in the system. 23-9 Ammonia Diffusion Systems Discharge. Ammonia diffusion systems shall include a tank containing 1 gallon of water for each pound of ammonia (4 liters of water for each 1 kilogram of ammonia) that will be released in 1 hour from the largest relief device connected to the discharge pipe. The wa-ter used shall be prevented from freezing without the use of salt or chemicals by burial below frost depth or other approved means. The discharge pipe from the pressure relief device shall distribute ammonia in the bottom of the tank, but no lower than 33 feet (10,058 mm) below the maximum liquid level. The tank shall contain the volume of water and ammonia without overflowing. Ammonia refrigeration systems shall be provided with an emer-gency discharge into a tank of waterprovided exclusively for ammonia absorption. At least 1 gallon (3.79 L) of fresh water shall be provided for each pound (kg) of ammonia in the system. The tanks shall be substantially constructed of not less than 1/8-inch (2.51 mm) (10 gage) steel. The horizontal dimensions of the tank shall be equal to or less than one half of the height. The tank shall have a hinged cover or,in of the enclosed type, shall have a vent hole at the top. Pipe connections shall be through the top of the tank. The discharge pipe from the pressure-re-lief valves shall discharge ammonia in the center of the tank near the bottom but not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the surface of the water.Exception: An emergency discharge is not required for ammonia-water absorption unit systems installed outdoors serving a dwelling unit provided that the discharge is shielded and dispersed. 23-10 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms. 23-10.1 When Required. Refrigeration systems shall be provided with a re-frigeration machinery room when any of the following conditions exist: 1. The quantity of refrigerant in a single system exceeds quantities specified in the Mechanical Code. 2. Direct-fired absorption equipment. EXCEPTION: Direct- and indirect-fired lithium bromide absorption sys-tems using water as the refrigerant. 3. A Group A1 system, as determined by the Mechanical Code, having an aggregate compressor energy of 100 horsepower (351.6kW) or more. 4. The system contains other than a Group A1 refrigerant, as determined by the Mechanical Code. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Lithium bromide absorption systems using water as the refrigerant. 2. Ammonia-water absorption unit systems installed outdoors, provided that the quantity of refrigerant in a single system does not exceed amounts speci-fied in the mechanical code and the discharge is shielded and dispersed. 3. Systems containing less than 300 pounds (136 kg) of refrigerant R-123 and located in an approved exterior location. 4. Systems containing less than 35 pounds (16 kg) of refrigerant R-717 and located in anapproved exterior location. 23-10.2 Dimensions. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be of such di-mensions that all system parts are readily accessible withadequate space for maintenance and operations. An unobstructed walking space at least 3 feet (914.4 mm) in width and 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height shall be maintained throughout al-lowing free access to at least two sides of all moving machinery and approaching each stop valve. Access to refrigeration machinery rooms shall be restricted to authorized personnel and posted with a permanent sign. 23-10.3 Means of Egress. Means of egress shall comply with the Building Code for special hazards. 23-10.4 1 Refrigerant-Vapor Detection and Alarms Systems. Each refrigera-tion machinery rooms shall have an approved refrigerant-vapor detector or detectors detection and alarm system in accordance with Section 23-11 and the Mechanical Code .Exception. Detection and alarm systems are not required for ammonia sys-tems where the refrigeration machinery room complies with the Mechanical Code.The detector, or a sampling tube that draws air to the detector, shall be lo-cated in an area where refrigerant from a leak is likely to concentrate. The detector shall activate visual and audible alarms at a value not greater than one half IDLH, or measurement consistent therewith, the PEL, or measure-ment consistent therewith, or 25 percent of the LFL, whichever is less. 23-10.5 Separation. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be separated from other portions of the building as required in the special hazards provisions of the Building Code. Penetrations shall be sealed to inhibit the passage of refrigerant vapor. 23-10.6 Combustion Air and Return Air. Combustion air or return air shall not be taken from or through a refrigeration machinery room.

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Refrigeration machinery rooms used exclusively for di-rect-fired absorption equipment. 2. Direct-vented combustion equipment. 23-10.7 Special Requirements. Open flames or devices having an exposed surface exceeding 800.F (427.C) are prohibited in refrigeration machinery rooms. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Momentary temperature excursions such as electrical contacts in Group A1 and B1 systems. 2. Refrigeration machinery rooms used exclusively for direct-fired absorp-tion equipment. 3. Existing nonconforming installations may be allowed if approved by the building official when the combustion system is interlockedwith the refriger-ant detection system to shut offat the PEL and the risks to the equipment lifearising from dissociation products are acknowledged in writing by the owner. 23-11 Refrigeration Machinery Room Ventilation. 23-11.1 General. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be provided with a continuous source of outside air for ventilation and removal of rejected heat. 23-11.2 Distribution of Ventilation. Exhaust inlets or permanent openings shall be located to provide ventilation throughout the entire refrigeration machinery room. 23-11.3 Intermittent Control of Ventilation Systems. Fans providing refrigeration machinery room temperature control or automatic response to refrigerant gas in order to maintain concentrations below the PEL are allowed to be automatically controlled to provide intermittent ventilation as conditions require. 23-11.4 10.2 Emergency Control of Ventilation Systems. Fans providing emergency purge ventilation for refrigerant escape from a refrigeration room shall have a clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing on-only control immediately adjacent to and outside of each refrigerant ma-chinery room means of egress. Purge fans shall also respond automatically to the refrigerant concentration detection system set to activate the ventilation system at the threshold levels set forth in Section 23-11. at no more than 25 percent of the LFL or 50 percent of the IDLH or a measure equivalent thereto, whichever is less. An emergency purge control shall be provided with a manual reset only. 23-11.5 10.3 Central Control of Ventilation Systems. Mechanical ventilation systems serving refrigeration rooms shall have switches to control power to each fan. The switches shall be key operated or within a locked glass-covered enclosure at an approved location adjacent to and outside of the principal entrance to the refrigeration machinery room. Necessary Keys necessary for operation of ventilation systems shall be located in a single approved location. Switches controlling fans providing continuous ventilation shall be of the two-position, on/off type. Switches controlling fans providing intermittent or emergency ventilation shall be of the three-position, automatic/on/off type. Switches shall be labeled identifying both function and specific fan controlled. Two-colored and labeled indicator lamps responding to the differential pressure created by airflow shall be provided for each switch. One lamp shall indicate flow, the other shall indicate no flow. 23-11.6 10.4 Ventilation Discharge. Exhaust from mechanical ventilation systems in refrigeration rooms shall be discharged 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from a property line or openings into buildings. Discharges capable of exceeding 25 percent of the LFL or 50 percent of the IDLH shall be equipped with approved treatment systems to reduce the discharge concentrations to these values or lower. Also see Section 23-8. 23.14.2 10.5 Electrical. Electrical equipment and electrical installations in refrigeration machinery rooms shall comply with the Section 6-1 and Section 23-12. The refrigeration machinery room shall not be required to be classi-fied as a hazardous location for electrical equipment except as provided in the Mechanical Code. 23-14.3 10.6 Storage. Storage of materials in a refrigeration machinery room, including reserve supplies of refrigerants or refrigerant oils, shall be in accordance with other applicable chapters of this code.23-22 Storage, Handling and Use. Flammable and combustible materials shall not be stored in refrigeration machinery rooms except for Storage, use and handling of extra refrigerant or refrigerant oils shall be as required by other chapters of this code.EXCEPTION: Spare parts, tools and incidental materials necessary for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the system. 23-14.4 10.7 Emergency Control. A clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing off-only control of electrically energized equipment and devices within the refrigeration machinery room shall be provided immediately adjacent to and outside of each refrigeration machinery room means of egress. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. 23-11.7 Fans. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate the emergency purge of other than Group Al or Group B1 refrigerants shall meet the requirements for a Class I, Division 1 hazardous location as specified in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. 23-11.8 Ventilation Intake. Makeup-air intakes to replace the exhaust air shall be provided to the refrigeration machinery room directly from outside the building. Intakes shall be located as required by the Mechanical Code and fitted with backdraft dampers or similar approved flow-control means to

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1. At a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA (or toxicity measure consistent therewith); or

2. At a value not greater than 25% of the LFL.Such devices shall be located inside the refrigeration machinery room and outside the room at each entrance into the room. When required by this article, approved refrigerant vapor-detection devices shall be connected to alarm systems utilizing listed fire Audible alarm sig-naling devices shall provide capable of generating a sound level of at least 15 dB above the operating ambient noise sound pressure level of the space in which they are installed and providing an provide approved, distinctive audible and visual alarms. See Section 23-14.1. 23-13.2 Detection Thresholds. 23-13.2.1 Alarm. Refrigerant vapor alarms shall be activated whenever the refrigerant vapor PEL is exceeded. 23-13.2.2 11.3 Automatic Shutdown. In other than refrigeration machinery rooms, such refrigerant-vapor detection systems shall also automatically stop the flow of refrigerant to evaporators within the space and stop the flow of refrigerant in all supply lines leaving the refrigeration machinery room whenever the refrigerant vapor concentration is detected at or above 50 percent of the IDLH or 25 percent of the LFL. Detection of flammable refrigerant vapor concentrations at or above 25 percent of the LFL shall also automatically de-energize electrical power within the space which does not meet the requirements for a Class I, Division 1, Group D electrical installa-tion. 23-13.3 11.4 Power and Supervision. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems shall be powered and supervised as required for fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72. 23-13.4 11.5 Monitoring and Annunciation. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems shall be remotely annunciated at an approved constantly attended location as required for fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72. 23-13.5 11.6 Installation and Maintenance. Detection and alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications as required for fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72. Also see Section 23-20.15- 1. 23-14 Refrigeration Machinery Room Equipment and Controls23-14.1 General. Equipment, piping, ducts, vents or similar devices which are not essential for the refrigeration process, maintenance of the equipment, or illumination, ventilation or fire protection of the room shall not be placed in or pass through a refrigeration machinery room. Equipment essential to the refrigeration process often includes, but is not always limited to, the following: refrigeration compressors; condensing units; pumps, associated piping and automatic control valves for refrigerant, condenser water, and brine or chilled water; refrigeration control devices and panels; machinery room ventilation equipment; cooling towers or portions thereof; refrigerant receivers and accumulators; refrigerant vapor-detection and alarm systems; machinery room fire sprinkler system exclusive of its shutoff valves; ma-chinery room lighting and service receptacles; and motor control centers and electrical panels for machinery room systems. 23-14.2 Electrical. Electrical equipment and installations shall comply with the Section 6-1. The refrigeration machinery room shall not be required to be classified as a hazardous location for electrical equipment except as provided in the Mechanical Code. 23-14.3 Storage. Storage of materials in a refrigeration machinery room shall be in accordance with other applicable chapters of this code. 23-14.4 Emergency Control. A clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing off-only control of electrically energized equipment and devices within the refrigeration machinery room shall be provided immedi-ately adjacent to and outside of each refrigeration machinery room means of egress. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of the LFL.

23-15 Refrigerant Control Valves 23-15.1 Location. Stop valves shall be installed in the refrigerant piping of a refrigeration system at the following locations: 1. At the inlet and outlet of a positive-displacement-type compressor, com-pressor unit or condensing unit, 2. At the refrigerant outlet from a liquid receiver, and 3. At the refrigerant inlet of a pressure vessel containing liquid refrigerant and having an internal gross volume exceeding 3 cubic feet (85 L). EXCEPTIONS: 1. Systems with non-positive-displacement compressors. 2. Systems having a pump-out receiver for storage of the charge. 3. Systems containing less than 110 pounds (50 kg) of Group A1 refriger-ant. 4. Self-contained systems do not require a stop valve at the inlet of the receiver. 23-15.2 Support. Stop valves installed in copper refrigerant lines of 3 /4 inch (19 mm) or less outside diameter shall be securely supported indepen-dently of the tubing or piping. 23-15.3 Access. Stop valves required by Section 23-15 shall be readily ac-cessible from the refrigeration machinery room floor or a level platform. 23-15.4 Identification. Stop valves shall be identified by tagging in accor-dance with Section 23-19. A valve chart shall be mounted under glass at an approved location near the principal entrance to a refrigeration machinery room. 23-15.5 Piping Identification. Piping shall be identified in accordance with Section 23-19. The type of refrigerant, function and pressure shall be indi-cated. 23-16 Protection From Mechanical Damage. Refrigeration systems and portions thereof shall not be located in an elevator shaft, dumbwaiter shaft or a shaft having moving objects therein, nor in a location where they will be subject to mechanical damage. Equipment subject to vehicular damage shall be protected in accordance with Section 34-1.13. 23-17 12 Electrical 23-17 12.1 General. Electrically energized components of refrigeration sys-tems shall conform to the Section 6-1 and . See also Section 23-14.210-5. 23-17 12.2 Secondary Source. When treatment, detection or alarm systems are required, such systems shall be connected to a secondary source of power to automatically supply electrical power in the event of loss of power from the primary source. See Section 6-1. 23-18 13 Instructions. The person in charge of premises on which a refrigeration unit or system is installed shall provide an approved card located in the emergency control box designating: 1. Instructions for suspending operation of the system in the event of an emergency, 2. The name, address and emergency telephone numbers to obtain emer-gency service, 3. The name, address and telephone number of the fire department with in-structions to notify the fire department in the event of an emergency, and 4. The location and operation of emergency discharge systems when such systems are required by in Chapter 23. 23-19 14 Emergency Signs and Labels 23-19.14.1 General. Refrigeration units or systems shall be provided with approved hazard identification signs in accordance with NFPA 704 and emer-gency operational signs, charts and labels in accordance with the Mechanical Code and NFPA 704, and the following: 1. Name and address of the manufacturer or installer. 2. Kind and total number of pounds of refrigerant contained in the system. 3. Field test pressure applied. 23.19.14.2 Systems with More than 100 Lbs of Refrigerant. All Systems containing more than 100 lbs (45 kg) of refrigerant shall be provided with signs having letters not less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) high designating the fol-lowing: 1. Main shutoff valves to each vessel. 2. Mainstream or electrical controls. 3. Remote control switch. 4. Pressure limiting device. 23-20 15 Testing of Equipment 23-20 15.1 Acceptance Testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be tested to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness upon completion or alteration: 1. Treatment and flaring systems, 2. Ammonia diffusion systems, 3. Valves and appurtenances necessary to the operation of emergency refrig-eration control boxes, 4. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate emergency purge ventilation systems, and 5. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems. Fire alarm systems shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. 23-20 15.2 Periodic Testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions specifications and as required by the chief authority having jurisdiction: 1. Treatment and flaring systems, 2. Valves and appurtenances necessary to the operation of emergency refrig-eration control boxes, 3. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate emergency purge ventilation systems,

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 4. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems. See Sections 23-4 and 23-13.5 10. Also see Section 23-5. 23-20 15.3 Records of Required Testing. A written record of required test-ing shall be maintained on the premises. 23-20 15.4 Frequency of Required Testing. Unless otherwise required by the chief authority having jurisdiction, testing frequency shall be in accor-dance with Section 23-20 15.2. 23-20 15.5 Testing Personnel Qualifications. Tests of emergency devices or systems required by Chapter 23 shall be conducted by approved persons trained in such testing. 23-21 16 Notification of Refrigerant Discharges. When required by the fire department, the fire department shall be notified immediately upon discharge of refrigerant, whether automatic or manual. Refrigerant shall not be dis-charged except in an emergency. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Refrigeration systems operating at pressures below at-mospheric and incorporating automatic purge cycles. 2. Incidental operation of automatic pressure-relief valves resulting in mi-nor release of the refrigerant charge. 3. Incidental minor releases associated with service operations after system pump down has been accomplished. 23-22 Storage, Handling and Use. Flammable and combustible materials shall not be stored in machinery rooms. Storage, use and handling of extra refrigerant or refrigerant oils shall be as required by other chapters of this code. EXCEPTION: Spare parts, tools and incidental materials necessary for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of thesystem. 23-23 17 Changing of Refrigerant Type. Refrigerant types shall not be changed without prior notification and approval of the authority having ju-risdiction. 23-24 18 Records of Refrigerant Quantities. The person in charge of the premises on which a refrigeration unit or system subject to these regulations is installed or maintained shall keep a written record of refrigerant quantities brought onto and removed from the premises. Such records shall be available to the fire department authority having jurisdiction.

SUBSTANTIATION:The table on pages 1-5 provides an overview of the ARI changes proposed to NFPA1/Chapter 23. The intent of the changes is as follows:

1. Correlation of Chapter 23 with ASHRAE 15 & 34, the UMC [as published by NFPA], the IFC & the IMC.

2. Deleting from Chapter 23 those conditions/ requirements that are Building Code and/or Mechanical Code issues rather than “Fire Code” plan review or inspection issues.

3. Deleting from Chapter 23 requirements that are not specifically applicable to mechanical refrigeration systems, including requirements that are not addressed through other Codes and Standards.

4. Having Chapter 23 represent the same or similar “Fire Code” specific conditions/requirements as other Codes so that a conflict or difference in conditions/requirements does appear between NFPA 1 and other Codes and Standards.

There are additional requirements/conditions, other than those spe-cifically addressed in these ARI proposed changes that should either be modified or deleted – i.e.:

Chapter 23/Section 23-7 Emergency Control Box. There are no requirements in ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 34, the UMC or the IMC for such a Control Box, as described in Section 23-7, or for any controls to be located in the Control Box, as described in Section 23-7.

Ch 23 Section Subject ARI Change Reason

23-5 Installation & Maintenance Last Sentence: Change “safely maintained” to “maintained in a safe…”

Editorial – clarification.

23-7 Emergency Control Box

23-7.1 Location Divide section in 2 parts – “Appli-cability” & “Location” and renumber remaining section.

23-7.1 [New] Applicability Add conditions re when emer-gency control box is required.

Correlation with UMC & ASHRAE 15 emergency control conditions.NOTE: There is no re-quirement in Ch 23, UMC or ASHRAE 15 for con-trols to be located in an emergency control box, as Control Box is described in Section 23-7.

23-7.1 to 23-7.2 Location Renumber section. Clarification.23-7.2 to 23-7.3 Valve Procedure Renumber section.

Change title to “Valve Identification & Emergency Procedures”.

Clarification.

23-7.3 to 23-7.4 Control Boxes Change title to “Construction”. Clarification.23-7.4 to 23-7.5 Identification Renumber section. Clarification.23-8 Treatment & Flaring Systems

for DischargeAdd “Refrigerant” to title. Clarification.

23-8.2 Toxic & Highly Toxic Refriger-ants

Editorial changes.Add flaring system as an option.Add reference for flaring system requirements.

Clarification & correlation with ASHRAE 15.Also correlates with changes approved for IFC.

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23-8.3 Flammable Refrigerants Editorial changes.Add different conditions for flam-mable refrigerants >/=density of air and <density of air.

Correlation with ASHRAE 15.Also correlates with changes approved for IFC.

23-8.4 [New] Ammonia Refrigerant Relocate text from 23-9 to 23-8.4.Add exception for systems con-taining <22 pounds.

Clarification & correlation with ASHRAE 15.Also correlates with IFC.

23-8.4 to 23-8.5 Flaring System Design Re-quirements

Add toxic or highly toxic refriger-ants.

Correlation with changes proposed to 23-8.2

23-9 Ammonia Discharge Change title to “Ammonia Diffusion Systems”.Relocate existing test.Add ASHRA 15 conditions.

Correlation with changes proposed to 23-8.4 [New] & correlation with ASHRAE 15.

23-10 Refrigeration Machinery Room

23-10.1 When Required Delete UMC 1107.1 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-10.2 Dimensions Delete UMC 1107.2 condition & Building Code issue – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-10.3 Means of Egress Delete UMC 1107.3 condition & Building Code issue – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-10.4 to 23-10.1 Refrigerant-Vapor Alarms Change title to “Refrigerant-Vapor Detection and Alarm Systems”.Delete conditions and reference Section 23-10 for requirements/conditions.Add ASHRAE 15 exception for ammonia systems.

Clarification – locate re-quirements for detection/alarm systems in the same section.Correlation with ASHRAE 15 & UMC 1120.Also correlates with the IFC.

23-10.5 Separation Delete UMC 1107.5 condition & Building Code issue – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-10.6 Combustion Air & Return Air Delete UMC 1107.6 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-10.7 Special Requirements Delete UMC 1107.7 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-11 Refrigeration Room Ven-tilation

Delete title – some of the condi-tions are relocated to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room

Clarification.

23-11.1 General Delete UMC 1108.1 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-11.2 Distribution of Ventilation Delete UMC 1108.3 condition – not a Fire Code issue.

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23-11.3 Intermittent Control Ventila-tion

Delete UMC 1108.4 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-11.4 to 23-10.2 Emergency Control of Venti-lation System

Relocate to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.Editorial changes.

Clarification – relocate all requirements for Refrigera-tion Machinery Rooms to the same section.

23-11.5 to 23-10.3 Central Control Ventilation System

Relocate to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.Editorial clarification changes.

Clarification – relocate all requirements for Refrigera-tion Machinery Rooms to the same section.Correlation.

23-11.6 to 23-10.4 Ventilation Discharge Relocate to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.Editorial/clarification changes.Reference 23-11 for detection levels.


23-14.2 to 23-10.5 Electrical Relocate 23-14.2/Electrical to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.Editorial/correlation changes.


23-14.3 to 23-10.6 Storage Relocate 23-14.3/Storage to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.Editorial/correlation changes.


23-14.4 to 23-10.7 Emergency Control Relocate to 23-10/Refrigeration Machinery Room requirements.

Clarification – relocate all requirements for Refrigera-tion Machinery Rooms to the same section.

23-11.7 Fans Delete UMC 1108.8 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-11.8 Ventilation Intake Delete UMC 1108.9 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-11.9 Ventilation Rate Delete UMC 1108.9 condition & Building Code issue – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-12 Refrigerated Process & Storage

Delete UMC 1105.3 condition – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-13 to 12-11 Detection & Alarm Sys-tems

Change title to “Refrigerant-Vapor Detection & Alarm Systems”

Clarification – these are the only alarm/detection sys-tems required in Ch 23.

23-13.1 to 23-11.1 General Change title to “Applicability” and add applicability statement.

Clarification.

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23-11.2 & 23-11.2 Detection Thresholds & Alarm

Retitle “Audible & Visual Arm Sig-naling Devices & combine the 2 paragraphs with editorial/correla-tion changesCorrelation with ASHRAE 15 & 34.

Clarification.Correlation with ASHRAE 15 & 34.

23-13.2.2 to 23-11.3 Automatic Shutdown Relocated.Editorial/clarification changes.Reference 23-11.2 for detection thresholds.

Clarification/correlation.

23.13.3 to 23.11.4 Power & Supervision Editorial/clarification changes. Clarification/correlation.23.13.4 to 23.11.5 Monitoring & Annuncia-

tionEditorial/clarification changes. Clarification/correlation.

23.13.5 to 23.11.6 Installation & Mainte-nance

Editorial/clarification changes.Reference to equipment manufac-turer’s specifications as NFPA 72 does not address vapor-detection/alarm systems.


23-14 Refrigeration Machin-ery Room Equipment & Controls

Delete, except for 23-14.2, 23-14.3 & 23014.4.23-14.2/Electrical: Relocated to 23-10.523-14.3/Storage: Relocated to 23-10.623-14.4/Emergency Control: Relocated to 23-10.7

UMC 1109 conditions – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.Correlation with other changes to 23-10.

23-15 Refrigerant Control Valves

Delete UMC 1111.8 & 1122 condi-tions – not Fire Code plan review/ inspection issues.

23-16 Protection from Me-chanical Damage

Delete UMC 1111.3 conditions – not a Fire Code plan review/inspection issue.

23-17 to 23-12 Electrical Editorial & correlation changes to subsections .1, .2, .3.


23-18 to 23-13 Instructions Editorial & correlation changes. Clarification/correlation.23-19 to 23-14 Emergency Signs &

LabelsDelete “Emergency” from title. Clarification/correlation.

23-19.1 to 23-14.1 General Add title to section.Clarification NFPA 704 signage.Clarification that signs, charts, etc. are for emergency operation procedures.


23-19.2 to 23-14.2 Systems with More than 100 Lbs of Refrigerant

Add title to section.Delete “All” – unnecessary term.


23-20 to 23-15 Testing of Equipment Change section number. Clarification/correlation.

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23-20.1 to 23-15.1 Acceptance Testing Change section number.Editorial/clarification changes.Clarification of application to re-frigerant-vapor detection/ alarm systems.Delete reference to fire alarm systems & NFPA 72 [no fire alarm system required].

Clarification/correlation.No requirement for fire alarm systems.

23-20.2 to 23-15.2 Periodic Testing Change section & reference num-bers.Change manufacture’s “instruc-tions” to “specifications” [for con-sistency].Change “chief” to “authority having jurisdiction”.Editorial/clarification changes.Clarification of application to re-frigerant-vapor detection/ alarm systems.

Clarification/correlation.The “chief” may not necessar-ily be the appropriate entity or only entity involved with peri-odic testing.

23-20.2 to 23-15.3 Testing Change title to include “of Re-quired Testing”.


23-20.4 to 23.15.4 Frequency of Testing Change title to include “Required” Testing.Change “chief” to “authority having jurisdiction”.

Clarification/correlation.The “chief” may not necessar-ily be the appropriate entity or only entity involved with required testing.

23-10.5 to 23-16.5 Personnel Change title to “Testing” Personnel.Change “approved persons” to “persons trained in such testing”.

Clarification/correlation.It should not be necessary for the chief to approve persons involved in testing.

23-21 to 23-16 Notification of Discharge Add “Refrigerant” to title.Add “When required by the fire department” and delete “immedi-ately”.

Clarification/correlation.Fire Department may not want to be notified.Immediate notification may be impossible.

23-22 Storage [in refrigerant ma-chinery rooms]

Delete – relocated to 23-10. Clarification – relocate all requirements for Refrigeration Machinery Rooms to the same section.Correlation.

23-23 to 23-17 Changing of Refrigerant type

Change section number. Correlation.

23-24 to 23-18 Records Add “of Refrigerant Quantities” to title.Change “fire department” to “au-thority having jurisdiction.

Clarification/correlation.The “chief” may not necessar-ily be the appropriate entity or only entity that needs to review records or refrigerant quantities.

NFPA 5000 proposes to reference NFPA 90A, which ref-erences ASHRAE 15 for Refrigeration. The deleted text is all transcribed material from the Uniform Mechanical Code, which was originally taken from an earlier edition of ASHRAE 15. Its inclusion will create conflict. Furthermore, changes in the UMC will not automatically cause NFPA 1 to change thus exacerbating the confusion. When the family of codes is adopted, no requirements will be lost.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPACOMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. In submitter’s proposed text for 23-8.1, add Exception 3 from Proposal 1-343 (Log#347) as an Exception to 23-8.1 to read: Exception: When the authority having jurisdiction determines, upon re-view of an engineering analysis prepared at the expense of the owner, that a significant fire-, health- or environmental-hazard would not result from an atmospheric release. 2. In the submitter’s proposed text for 23-8.4, after the first appearance of the words “in accordance with” add a reference to “34-3.4.1.3.5.” After the second appearance of the words “in accordance with,” delete the phrase “(the haz mat chapter)” and replace with “23-8.5.” In the last line of the submitter’s proposed text for 23-8.4, add “or by other approved means.” Revised 23-8.4 to read: 23-8.4 Ammonia Refrigerant. Systems containing ammonia refrigerant shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere through a treatment system in ac-cordance with 34.3.4.1.3.5, a flaring system in accordance with 23-8.5, or through an approved ammonia diffusion system in accordance with Section 23-9, or by other approved means. Exceptions: Discharge through a treatment, flaring or diffusion is not re-quired for the following conditions: 1. Ammonia-water absorption unit systems installed outdoors serving a dwelling unit provided that the discharge is shielded and dispersed. 2. Ammonia-water absorption systems containing less than 22 pounds (10 kg) of ammonia and for which the ammonia circuit is located entirely outdoors. 3. In section 23-8.5, add the words “or ammonia” after the word “refriger-ants.” 4. Retain text for 23-10.7 in submitter’s proposal including the exception and number as 23-10.2. Renumber the subsequent paragraphs appropri-ately. 5. In 23-10.5, add the words “or Electrical Code” after Mechanical Code. 8. Relocate 23-14.3 renumbered as 23.19 titled “Storage.” 9. Revised Chapter 23 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read:53-1 Scope. Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100kg) of Group A1, or 30 pounds (13.6kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance with this Chapter and the Mechanical Code. See the Mechanical Code for refrigerant group descriptions. Exception: The authority having jurisdiction is authorized to exempt tempo-rary or portable installations. 53-2 Classification. Refrigerants shall be classified into safety groups in accordance with the Mechanical Code. 53-3 Definitions. For definitions see Chapter 3. For definitions and classifications of refrigerant groups see the Mechanical Code. 53-4 Permits and Plans. For a permit to install or operate a refrigeration system, see Chapter 1. Plans and specifications for devices and systems re-quired by Chapter 23 shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for review and approval prior to installation. 53-5 Installation and Maintenance. Refrigeration systems shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner which will minimize the life, health and fire hazard of the installation. Installation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code. Refrigeration systems shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition, free from accumulations of oil, dirt, waste, excessive corrosion, other debris or leaks. 53-6 Access. Refrigeration systems shall be accessible to the fire depart-ment as required by the authority having jurisdiction. 53-7 Emergency Control Box. 53-7.1 Applicability. When required by this chapter or the Mechanical Code, emergency control boxes shall be provided for refrigeration systems required to be equipped with a treatment, flaring or diffusion system. 53-7.2 Location. Control boxes shall be located outside of the building adjacent to a street or at an approved accessible location. All portions of the control box shall be 6 ft (1.8 m) or less above the adjoining grade. 53-7.3 Valve Identification and Emergency Procedures. Valves and switches located in the control box shall be adequately identified as to the sequential procedure to be followed in the event of an emergency. 53-7.4 Construction. Control boxes shall be of iron or steel not less than 0.055-inch (1.4 mm) (16 gage) thickness and provided with a hinged cover and lock. 53-7.5 Identification. Control boxes shall be provided with a permanent label on the outside cover reading FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CONTROL BOX and including the name of the refrigerant in the system. Hazard identification in accordance with NFPA 704 shall be posted inside and outside of the control box. 53-8 Treatment and Flaring Systems for Refrigerant Discharge. 53-8.1 Applicability. Refrigeration systems which are designed to dis-charge refrigerant vapor to atmosphere shall be provided with an approved treatment or flaring system when required this section.Exception: When the authority having jurisdiction determines, upon review of an engineering analysis prepared at the expense of the owner, that a significant fire-, health- or environmental-hazard would not result from an atmospheric release. 53-8.2 Toxic and Highly Toxic Refrigerants. Systems containing toxic or highly toxic refrigerants shall discharge vapor to atmosphere only through

an approved treatment or flaring system. Treatment systems shall be in ac-cordance with 34-3.4.1.3.5. Flaring systems shall be in accordance with Section 53-8.5. 53-8.3 Flammable Refrigerants. Systems containing flammable refrigerants having a density equal to or greater than the density of air shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere only through an approved treatment or flaring sys-tem. Systems containing flammable refrigerants having a density less than the density of air shall be allowed to discharge vapor to the atmosphere, provided that the point of discharge is located outside of the structure at not less than 15 ft (4.6 m) above the adjoining grade level and not less than 20 feet from any window, ventilation opening or exit. Flaring systems shall be in accordance with Section 53-8.5. 53-8.4 Ammonia Refrigerant. Systems containing ammonia refrigerant shall discharge vapor to the atmosphere through a treatment system in ac-cordance with 34.3.4.1.3.5, a flaring system in accordance with 53-8.5, or through an approved ammonia diffusion system in accordance with Section 53-9, or by other approved means. Exceptions: Discharge through a treatment, flaring or diffusion is not re-quired for the following conditions:

1. Ammonia-water absorption unit systems installed outdoors serving a dwelling unit provided that the discharge is shielded and dispersed.

2. Ammonia-water absorption systems containing less than 22 pounds (10 kg) of ammonia and for which the ammonia circuit is located entirely outdoors.

53-8.5 Flaring System Design Requirements. Flaring systems for incineration of flammable, toxic or highly toxic refrigerants or ammonia shall be designed to incinerate the entire discharge. The products of refrigerant incineration shall not pose health or environmental hazards. Incineration shall be automatic upon initiation of discharge, shall be designed to prevent blowback, and shall not expose structures or materials to threat of fire. Standby fuel, such as LP-gas, and standby power shall have the capacity to operate for one and one half the required time for complete incineration of refrigerant in the system. 53-9 Ammonia Diffusion Systems. Ammonia diffusion systems shall include a tank containing 1 gallon of water for each pound of ammonia (4 li-ters of water for each 1 kilogram of ammonia) that will be released in 1 hour from the largest relief device connected to the discharge pipe. The water used shall be prevented from freezing without the use of salt or chemicals by burial below frost depth or other approved means. The discharge pipe from the pressure relief device shall distribute ammonia in the bottom of the tank, but no lower than 33 ft (10 m) below the maximum liquid level. The tank shall contain the volume of water and ammonia without overflowing. The tanks shall be substantially constructed of not less than 1/8-inch (2.51 mm) (10 gage) steel. The horizontal dimensions of the tank shall be equal to or less than one half of the height. The tank shall have a hinged cover or, in of the enclosed type, shall have a vent hole at the top. Pipe connections shall be through the top of the tank. 53-10 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms. 53-10.1 Refrigerant-Vapor Detection and Alarm Systems. Each refrigera-tion machinery room shall have an approved refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm system in accordance with Section 53-11 and the Mechanical Code.Exception: Detection and alarm systems are not required for ammonia sys-tems where the refrigeration machinery room complies with the Mechanical Code. 53-10.2 Special Requirements. Open flames or devices having an exposed surface exceeding 800 F (427 C) are prohibited in refrigeration machinery rooms. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Momentary temperature excursions such as electrical contacts in Group A1 and B1 systems. 2. Refrigeration machinery rooms used exclusively for direct-fired absorp-tion equipment. 3. Existing nonconforming installations may be allowed if approved by the building official when the combustion system is interlocked with the refriger-ant detection system to shut off at the PEL and the risks to the equipment life arising from dissociation products are acknowledged in writing by the owner. 53-10.3 Emergency Control of Ventilation Systems. Fans providing emer-gency purge ventilation for refrigerant escape from a refrigeration room shall have a clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing on-only control immediately adjacent to and outside of each refrigerant machinery room means of egress. Purge fans shall also respond automatically to the refrigerant concentration detection system set to activate the ventilation sys-tem at the threshold levels set forth in Section 53-11. An emergency purge control shall be provided with a manual reset only. 53-10.4 Central Control of Ventilation Systems. Mechanical ventilation systems serving refrigeration rooms shall have switches to control power to each fan. The switches shall be key operated or within a locked glass-covered enclosure at an approved location adjacent to and outside of the principal entrance to the refrigeration machinery room. Keys necessary for operation of ventilation systems shall be located in a single approved loca-tion. Switches controlling fans providing continuous ventilation shall be of the two-position, on/off type. Switches controlling fans providing intermit-tent or emergency ventilation shall be of the three-position, automatic/on/off type. Switches shall be labeled identifying both function and specific fan controlled. Two-colored and labeled indicator lamps responding to the dif-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAferential pressure created by airflow shall be provided for each switch. One lamp shall indicate flow, the other shall indicate no flow. 53-10.5 Ventilation Discharge. Exhaust from mechanical ventilation sys-tems in refrigeration rooms shall be discharged 20 ft (6.1 m) or more from a property line or openings into buildings. Discharges capable of exceeding 25 percent of the LFL or 50 percent of the IDLH shall be equipped with approved treatment systems to reduce the discharge concentrations to these values or lower. Also see Section 53-8. 23.10.6 Electrical. Electrical equipment and electrical installations in refrig-eration machinery rooms shall comply with Section 6-1 and Section 53-12. The refrigeration machinery room shall not be required to be classified as a hazardous location for electrical equipment except as provided in the Me-chanical Code or Electrical Code. 53-10.7 Storage. Storage of materials in a refrigeration machinery room, including reserve supplies of refrigerants or refrigerant oils, shall be in accordance with other applicable chapters of this code. Flammable and combustible materials shall not be stored in refrigeration machinery rooms except for incidental materials necessary for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the system. 53-10.8 Emergency Control. A clearly identified switch of the break-glass type providing off-only control of electrically energized equipment and devices within the refrigeration machinery room shall be provided immedi-ately adjacent to and outside of each refrigeration machinery room means of egress. In addition, emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent of the LFL. 53-11 Refrigerant-Vapor Detection and Alarm Systems 53-11.1 Applicability. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems re-quired by this chapter shall be in accordance with Section 53-11. 53-11.2 Audible & Visual Alarm Signaling Devices. The refrigerant vapor detector shall activate approved visual and audible alarm signaling devices at the lesser of the following refrigerant thresholds:

1. At a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA (or toxicity measure consistent therewith); or

2. At a value not greater than 25% of the LFL.Such devices shall be located inside the refrigeration machinery room and outside the room at each entrance into the room. Audible alarm signaling devices shall provide a sound level of at least 15 dB above the operating am-bient noise sound pressure level of the space in which they are installed and provide approved, distinctive audible and visual alarms. 53-11.3 Automatic Shutdown. In other than refrigeration machinery rooms, refrigerant-vapor detection systems shall automatically stop the flow of refrigerant to evaporators within the space and stop the flow of refrigerant in all supply lines leaving the refrigeration machinery room whenever the re-frigerant vapor concentration is detected at or above 50 percent of the IDLH or 25 percent of the LFL. Detection of flammable refrigerant vapor concen-trations at or above 25 percent of the LFL shall also automatically de-ener-gize electrical power within the space which does not meet the requirements for a Class I, Division 1, Group D electrical installation. 53-11.4 Power and Supervision. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems shall be powered and supervised as required for fire alarm systems in NFPA 72. 53-11.5 Monitoring and Annunciation. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems shall be remotely annunciated at an approved constantly at-tended location as required for fire alarm systems in NFPA 72. 53-11.6 Installation and Maintenance. Detection and alarm systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. Also see Section 53-15.1. 53-12 Electrical. 53-12.1 General. Electrically energized components of refrigeration sys-tems shall conform to Section 6-1 and Section 53-10-5. 53-12.2 Secondary Source. When treatment, detection or alarm systems are required, such systems shall be connected to a secondary source of power to automatically supply electrical power in the event of loss of power from the primary source. 53-13 Instructions. The person in charge of premises on which a refrigera-tion unit or system is installed shall provide the following information in the emergency control box:

1. Instructions for suspending operation of the system in the event of an emergency,

2. The name, address and emergency telephone numbers to obtain emer-gency service,

3. The name, address and telephone number of the fire department with instructions to notify the fire department in the event of an emergency, and 4. The location and operation of emergency discharge systems required in Chapter 23. 53-14 Signs and Labels. 53-14.1 General. Refrigeration units or systems shall be provided with approved hazard identification signs in accordance with NFPA 704 and emergency operational signs, charts and labels in accordance with the Me-chanical Code and the following: 1. Name and address of the manufacturer or installer. 2. Kind and total number of pounds of refrigerant contained in the system. 3. Field test pressure applied. 53-14.2 Systems with More than 100 Lbs of Refrigerant. Systems contain-

ing more than 100 lbs (45 kg) of refrigerant shall be provided with signs hav-ing letters not less than 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) high designating the following: 1. Main shutoff valves to each vessel. 2. Mainstream or electrical controls. 3. Remote control switch. 4. Pressure limiting device. 53-15 Testing of Equipment. 53-15.1 Acceptance Testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be tested to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness upon completion or alteration: 1. Treatment and flaring systems, 2. Ammonia diffusion systems, 3. Valves and appurtenances necessary to the operation of emer-gency refrigeration control boxes, 4. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate emergency purge ventilation systems, and 5. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems. 53-15.2 Periodic Testing. The following emergency devices or systems shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and as required by the authority having jurisdiction: 1. Treatment and flaring systems, 2. Valves and appurtenances necessary to the operation of emer-gency refrigeration control boxes, 3. Fans and associated equipment intended to operate emergency purge ventilation systems,

3. Refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems. See Sections 53-4 and 53-10.

53-15.3 Records of Required Testing. A written record of required testing shall be maintained on the premises.

53-15.4 Frequency of Required Testing. Unless otherwise required by the authority having jurisdiction, testing frequency shall be in accordance with Section 53-15.2. 53-15.5 Testing Personnel Qualifications. Tests of emergency devices or systems required by Chapter 23 shall be conducted by persons trained in such testing. 53-16 Notification of Refrigerant Discharges. When required by the fire department, the fire department shall be notified upon discharge of refriger-ant, whether automatic or manual. Refrigerant shall not be discharged except in an emergency. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Refrigeration systems operating at pressures below at-mospheric and incorporating automatic purge cycles. 2. Incidental operation of automatic pressure-relief valves result-ing in minor release of the refrigerant charge. 3. Incidental minor releases associated with service operations after system pump down has been accomplished. 53-17 Changing of Refrigerant Type. Refrigerant types shall not be changed without prior notification and approval of the authority having jurisdiction. 53-18 Records of Refrigerant Quantities. The person in charge of the prem-ises on which a refrigeration unit or system subject to these regulations is installed or maintained shall keep a written record of refrigerant quantities brought onto and removed from the premises. Such records shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction. 53-19 Storage. Storage of materials in a refrigeration machinery room shall be in accordance with other applicable chapters of this code. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee accepted with submitter’s proposed text with additional references needed in the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #260)1-340-(23-7, 23-18, 23-13.3 and 23-13.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Delete the following text: EMERGENCY CONTROL BOX Part 1 – Section 23-7: Delete Section 23-7/Emergency Control Box as follows: 23-7 Emergency Control Box 23-7.1 Location When required by this chapter or the Mechanical Code, control boxes shall be located outside of the building adjacent to astreet or at an approved accessible location. All portions of the control box shall be 6 feet (1829 mm) or less above the adjoining grade. 23-7.2 Valve Operational Procedure. Valves and switches shall be adequately identified as to the sequential pro-cedure to be followed in the event of an emergency. 23-7.3 Control Boxes. Control boxes shall be of iron or steel not less than 0.055 inch (1.4 mm) (16 gage) thickness and provided with a hinged cover and lock. 23-7.4 Identification. Control boxes shall be provided with a permanent label on the outside

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAcover reading FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CONTROL BOX and including the name of the refrigerant in the system. Hazard identification in accordance with NFPA 704 shall be posted inside and outside of the control box. Revise text to read as follows: Part 2 – Section 23-18: Revise Section 23-18 as follows: 23-18 Instructions. The person in charge of premises on which a refrigeration unit or system is installed shall provide an approved card located in the emergency control box an approved location designating: 1. Instructions for suspending operation of the system in the event of an emergency, 2. The name, address and emergency telephone numbers to obtain emer-gency service, 3. The name, address and telephone number of the fire department with instructions to notify the fire department in the event of anemergency, and 4. The location and operation of emergency discharge systems required in Chapter 23. DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEMS Delete Sections 23-13.3 & 23-13.4 as follows: 23-13.3 Power and Supervision. Detection and alarm systems shall be powered and supervised as required for fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72. 23-13.4 Monitoring and Annunciation.Detection and alarm systems shall be remotely annunciated at an approved constantly attended location as required for fire alarm systems in accor-dance with NFPA 72. NOTIFICATION OF REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE Delete Sections 23-21 as follows: 23-21 Notification of Discharges.The fire department shall be notified immediately upon discharge of re-frigerant, whether automatic or manual. Refrigerant shall not be discharged except in an emergency. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Refrigeration systems operating at pressures below atmospheric andincorporating automatic purge cycles.2. Incidental operation of automatic pressure-relief valves resulting in mi-nor release of the refrigerant charge. 3. Incidental minor releases associated with service operations after system pump down has been accomplished. SUBSTANTIATION: Reasons: There is no requirement in the UMC, ASHRAE 15 or ASHRAE 24 for a control box, as described in Section 23 -7. There is no requirement in Chapter 23, the UMC, ASHRAE 15 or ASHRAE 24 for any operational or emergency controls, valves or switches to be located in a control box, as described in Section 23 -7. The only items that are required by Chapter 23 to be located in the control box are instructions [Section 23 -18].

Reasons:The refrigerant vapor detection alarm threshold is at or below the TWA-TLV level, which is a chronic rather than an acute exposure limit, which does not warrant and should not trigger emergency actions such as are anticipated by NFPA 72 for fire and smoke detection/alarm systems. Refrigerant vapor detection and alarm sys -tems are not required by Chapter 23 for fire detection or fire alarm conditions. Requiring compliance with NFPA 72 for a refrigerant-vapor detection system, which is not a fire alarm or detection system, is inconsistent with both ASHRAE 15 & 34 as well as inconsistent with NFPA 72.

Reasons: Correlation with ASHRAE 15 & 34.Who determines what is or is not an “emergency” as stated in the 2nd sentence?What action is required by or going to be taken by the Fire Depart-ment upon notification of a discharge?The issues related to refrigerant discharge would appear to be envi-ronmental [i.e.: air quality] rather than fire department related. COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. In existing 23.18 of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint, delete the words “an approved card located” and replace with “the following information” and delete the word “designating” at the end of the same sentence. 2. Retain existing 23.21 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint with existing text of 34.1.6.2.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee has accomodated the submitter’s intent based on the submitted substantiation with minor editing and the addition of requirements for notification of discharges from exist-ing Chapter 34 of the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 339 (Log#261).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32


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(Log #221)1-341-(23-7.1 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows: Location. When a treatment or flaring system is required by Section 23-8, or when an ammonia discharge system when required by Section 23-9 control boxes shall be provided for such systems. “Control boxes shall be located outside...” SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies when control boxes for treatment systems are required and that they shall be located outside.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 339 (Log #261).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #222)1-342-(23-8.1 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add three new exceptions as follows to 23-8.1: 1. Ammonia systems complying with Section 23-9. 2. Amonia absorption systems serving a single dwelling unit. 3. When the AHJ approves an atmospheric release system, upon review of a rational engineering analysis prepared at the expense of the owner, demonstrating that a significant fire-, health-, or environmental- hazard would not exist. SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies when absorption systems are required and provides for an alternate design based on an engineering analysis.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 339 (Log #261).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #347)1-343-(23-8.1 Exception (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. Interna-tional Institute of Amonia Refrig.RECOMMENDATION: Section 23-8.1, add exceptions as follows: 23-8.1 Applicability. Refrigeration systems which are designed to dis-charge refrigerant vapor to atmosphere shall be provided with an approved treatment of flaring system when required this section. Exceptions: 1. Ammonia systems complying with Section 23-9. 2. Ammonia absorption systems serving a single dwelling unit. 3. When the Authority Having Jurisdiction determines, upon review of an engineering analysis prepared at the expense of the owner, that a sig-nificant fire-, health- or environmental-hazard would not result from an atmospheric release. Also: Section 23-9, revise as follows: 23-9 Ammonia Discharge Ammonia refrigeration systems shall be provided with an emergency discharge into a tank of water provided ex-clusively for ammonia absorption. At least 1 gallon (3.79 L) of fresh water shall be provided for each pound (kg) of ammonia that will be released in 1-hour from the largest relief device connected to the discharge pipe. in the system. The water used shall be prevented from freezing without the use of salt or chemicals by burial below frost depth or other approved means. SUBSTANTIATION: Part 1: These exceptions are derived from the Uniform Fire Code. The first two exceptions are in the 2000 UFC, and the third exception is in the 2001 Supplement of the UFC. The exceptions are also provided in the Uniform Mechanical Code. The cross-reference provided in the back of the draft indicated that UFC Section 6308.1.1 was copied to NFPA 1-UFC Section 23-8.1; however, it appears that these ex-ceptions were mistakenly omitted. From a technical perspective, there are cases where the atmospheric re-lease of a refrigerant at a remote facility would pose no danger to people, property or the environment, and in such cases, a treatment system serves no beneficial purpose. For that reason, nationally recognized standards of design, such as ANSI/ASHRAE 15, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigera-tion, and ANSI/IIAR2, Equipment, Design and Installation of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, both permit atmospheric releases of refrigerant gases in some cases.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Part 2: The proposed revision provides of the diffusion tank to be sized based on a 1-hour release from the largest relief device. Because ammonia is compressed gas with a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of -28 de-grees Fahrenheit and because the release of a compressed gas from a refrig-eration system constitutes an evaporation process that will cool refrigerant remaining in the system to that temperature, the actual release of gas from a relief device will reduce dramatically after the initial discharge. Ammo-nia remaining in the system will exist in liquid form with a vapor pressure of approximately zero, making it infeasible for the majority of the charge to be released. The revision would be consistent with provisions in Section 606 of the IFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 339 (Log #261).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #104)1-344-(Chapter 24) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete Chapter 24 Oxidizers and Organic Per-oxides and place the material in Chapter 34 Hazardous Materials.

Chapter 34 Hazardous Materials

34-1 GENERAL 34-1.1 Scope. 34-1.1.1 General. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous condi-tions related to storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials and information needed by emergency response personnel shall be in accor-dance with this Chapter. Exceptions: 1. The quantities of alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs and cosmetics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-mis-cible liquids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, in retail sales occupancies are unlimited when packaged in individual contain-ers not exceeding 4 liters. 2. Application and release of pesticide products and materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and label directions. The storage of hazardous materials and maximum quantity on-site is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. (See model adoption ordinance, Appendix C) 34-1.1.2 Material classification. Hazardous materials are those chemicals or substances defined as such in Chapter 34. The classification system referenced in Section 34-1.1.2 shall apply to all hazardous materials, includ-ing those materials regulated elsewhere in this code and regulated by other NFPA Standards. Mixtures shall be classified in accordance with hazards of the mixture as a whole. Mixtures shall be classified by an approved qualified organization, individual or testing laboratory. 34-1.1.2.1 Hazard categories. Hazardous materials shall be classified ac-cording to the following hazard categories. The categories are defined in Chapter 2 and include materials regulated by Chapter 34 and materials regu-lated elsewhere in this code. 1. Explosives and blasting agents, regulated elsewhere in this code. 2. Compressed gases, regulated in Chapter 34 and elsewhere in this code, as follows: 2.1 Air, 2.2 Flammable, 2.3 Inert, 2.4 Oxidizing, 2.5 Pyrophoric, 2.6 Simple asphyxiant, 2.7 Unstable (reactive), and 3. Flammable and combustible liquids regulated elsewhere in this code. 4. Flammable solids. 5. Organic peroxides. 6. Oxidizer solids and liquids. 7. Pyrophoric solids and liquids. 8. Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids. 9. Water-reactive solids and liquids. 10. Cryogenic fluids, regulated elsewhere in this code. 11. Highly toxic and toxic materials, including highly toxic and toxic com-pressed gases. 12. Corrosives. 34-1.2 Application. 34-1.2.1 General. This Chapter shall apply to all hazardous materials, including those materials regulated elsewhere in this code and other NFPA Standards, except that when specific requirements are provided in other chapters, those specific requirements shall apply. 34-1.2.2 Multiple hazards. When a material has multiple hazards, all haz-

ards shall be addressed. 34-1.2.3 Existing buildings. For existing buildings, see Section 1-5.5. 34-1.2.4 Retail and wholesale storage and display. For retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncom-bustible liquid hazardous materials in mercantile occupancies, see Section 34-1.22. 34-1.3 Permits. 34-1.3.1 General. Permits are required to store, dispense, use or handle haz-ardous material in excess of allowable quantities specified in Section 1-16. A permit is required when a material is classified as having more than one hazard category if the quantity limits are exceeded in any category. Permits are required to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of ser-vice, close or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 34. See also Section 34-1.21 Exception: Emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis Permittee shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facili-ties at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of hazardous materials. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Section 34-1.21. This 30-day period may be waived by the authority having jurisdiction if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver. 34-1.3.2 Hazardous materials management plan. When required by the authority having jurisdiction, each application for a permit shall include a hazardous materials management plan (HMMP). The location of the HMMP shall be posted adjacent to permits when an HMMP is provided. The HMMP shall include an emergency response training plan and a facility site plan designating the following: 1. Storage and use areas, 2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area, 3. Range of container sizes, 4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices, 5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility-owned fuel gas lines and low-pressure fuel gas lines, 6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self-indicating type, and 7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement, including the lo-cation and dimensions of aisles. The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages. See also Appendix D. 34-1.3.3 Hazardous materials inventory statement. When required by the authority having jurisdiction, each application for a permit shall include a hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS). See also Appendix D. 34-1.4 Systems, Equipment and Processes. 34-1.4.1 General. Systems, equipment and processes utilized for storage, dispensing, use or handling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.4. 34-1.4.2 Design and construction of containers, cylinders and tanks. Con-tainers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with nationally recognized standards. See Chapter 1-5.2 and Chapter 33. Containers, cylinders, tanks and other means used for containment of hazard-ous materials shall be of an approved type. 34-1.4.3 Piping, tubing, valves and fittings. 34-1.4.3.1 General. Piping, tubing, valves and fittings conveying hazardous materials shall be installed in accordance with approved standards and shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.4.3. 34-1.4.3.2 Design and construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be de-

signed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic stress, and exposure to which they are subject,

2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with nationally rec-ognized standards to indicate the material conveyed,

3. Emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible and indicated by means of a sign, and

4. Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.

34-1.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping for toxic, highly toxic or corrosive materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall also be in accordance with the following: 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid, Exception: 1. Nonmetallic piping with approved connections. 2. Metallic piping with nonmetallic lining with approved connections. 2. Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, with-in any portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistive construction or in concealed spaces in areas not protected in accordance with high hazard occupancies, Exception: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of cor-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAridors and floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installed in accordance with NFPA 5000 as required for semi–conduc-tor fabrication facilities protected in accordance with high hazard occupan-cies. 3. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping above 15 psig (103.4 kPa), excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located with-in the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical, and 4. Readily accessible manual or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the following locations: 1. The point of use, and 2. The tank, cylinder or bulk source. 34-1.4.3.4 Flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gases. When low melting point materials, such as aluminum, copper, some brass alloys or nonmetallic materials, are used for piping systems, conveying flammable, pyrophoric or oxidizing gases such piping systems shall be protected with one of the fol-lowing: 1. Isolation from fire exposure by fire-resistive construction or other ap-proved means; 2. Isolation from fire exposure by gas cabinets; 3. Protected from fire exposure by an automatic fire-extinguishing system; 4. Located so that any release resulting from failure of the piping systems will not unduly expose persons, buildings or structures; or 5. Provided with a readily accessible shutoff valve or valves which will shut off the source of gas to the piping system in the event of leakage. 34-1.4.4 Equipment, machinery and alarms. Equipment, machinery and required detection and alarm systems associated with the use, storage or han-dling of hazardous materials shall be listed or approved. 34-1.4.5 Installation of tanks. 34-1.4.5.1 Underground tanks. Underground tanks used for the storage of liquid hazardous materials shall be located and protected in accordance with Section 2-4 of NFPA 30. 34-1.4.5.2 Aboveground tanks. Aboveground stationary tanks used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be located and protected in accordance with the requirements for outdoor storage of the particular material involved. 34-1.4.6 Empty containers and tanks. Empty containers and tanks previ-ously used for the storage of hazardous materials shall be free from residual material and vapor as defined by DOT, the Resource Conservation and Re-covery Act (RCRA) or other regulating authority or maintained as specified for the storage of the hazardous material. 34-1.4.7 Maintenance. 34-1.4.7.1 General. Equipment, machinery and required detection and alarm systems associated with hazardous materials shall be maintained in an operable condition. Defective containers, cylinders and tanks shall be re-moved from service, repaired or disposed of in an approved manner. Defec-tive equipment or machinery shall be removed from service and repaired or replaced. Required detection and alarm systems shall be replaced or repaired where defective. See also Section 34-1.4.4. 34-1.4.7.2 Tanks out-of-service for 90 days. Stationary tanks not used for a period of 90 days shall be properly safeguarded or removed in an approved manner. Such tanks shall have the fill line, gauge opening and pump con-nection secured against tampering. Vent lines shall be properly maintained. Tanks which are to be placed back in service shall be tested in an approved manner. See Chapter 17, Sections 17-2.7.9 and 17-2.7.10. 34-1.4.7.3 Defective containers and tanks. Defective containers and tanks shall be removed from service, repaired or disposed of in an approved man-ner. 34-1.4.8 Liquid-level limit control. Atmospheric tanks which have a capac-ity greater than 500 gallons (1893 L) containing hazardous material liquids shall be equipped with a liquid-level limit control to prevent overfilling of the tank. Exception: Tanks monitored by a system which limits net contents by weight. 34-1.4.9 Seismic protection. Machinery and equipment utilizing hazardous materials shall be seismically anchored in accordance with NFPA 5000. 34-1.5 Release of Hazardous Materials. Hazardous materials shall not be re-leased into a sewer, storm drain, ditch, drainage canal, lake, river or tidal wa-terway, or upon the ground, sidewalk, street, highway or into the atmosphere. Exception: Materials released in accordance with federal, state or local governing regulations or permits of the jurisdictional Air Quality Management Board with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, with waste discharge requirements established by the jurisdictional Water Quality Control Board or with local sewer pretreatment requirements for publicly owned treatment works. 34-1.6 Unauthorized discharges. 34-1.6.1 Records. Accurate records shall be kept of the unauthorized dis-charge of hazardous materials by the permittee. 34-1.6.2 Notification. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified im-mediately when an unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under state, federal or local regulations. 34-1.6.3 Preparation. Provisions shall be made for controlling and mitigat-ing unauthorized discharges.

34-1.6.4 Control. When an unauthorized discharge due to primary container failure is discovered, the involved primary container shall be repaired or removed from service. 34-1.6.5 Responsibility for cleanup. The person, firm or corporation respon-sible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sud-den or gradual, at no cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction, cleanup may be initiated by the fire department or by an authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the un-authorized discharge. 34-1.7 Material Safety Data Sheets. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) shall be readily available on the premises for hazardous materials regulated by Chapter 34. See also Section 34-1.3.2. 34-1.8 Signs. 34-1.8.1 Hazard identification. Visible hazard identification signs as speci-fied in NFPA 704 shall be placed on stationary aboveground tanks and at en-trances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at specific entrances and locations designated by the authority having jurisdiction. Exception: The authority having jurisdiction may waive this requirement in special cases when consistent with safety if the owner or operator has submitted a hazardous materials management plan and hazardous materials inventory statement. See Appendix D and Sections 34-1.3.2 and 34-1.3.3. Individual containers, cartons or packages shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Rooms or cabinets containing compressed gases shall be conspicuously labeled COMPRESSED GAS. Signs shall not be obscured or removed. Signs shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code. Signs shall be durable. The size, color and lettering shall be in ac-cordance with nationally recognized standards. 34-1.8.2. Warnings. In addition to the hazard identification signs required by Section 34-1.8.1, additional hazard identification and warning signs shall be provided as follows: 1. Stationary containers and tanks shall be placarded with hazard identifi-cation signs as specified in NFPA 704 for the specific material contained. 2. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided in the following situations: 2.1 In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dispensed or used in open systems in amounts requiring a permit in accordance with Section 34-1.3.1. 2.2 Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage, dispensing or open-use areas. 2.3 In areas containing flammable gases. See Section 34-2.5.2.2.Signs shall not be obscured or removed. Signs shall be in English as a pri-mary language or in symbols allowed by this code. Signs shall be durable. The size, color and lettering shall be in accordance with nationally recog-nized standards. 34-1.9 Sources of Ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited in the following locations: 1. Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor storage or dispensing areas. 2. In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dispensed or used in open systems in amounts requiring a permit in accordance with Sec-tion 34-1.3.1. Open flames and high-temperature devices shall not be used in a manner that creates a hazardous condition.Exception: Energy-consuming equipment listed for use with the hazardous materials stored or used. 34-1.10 Personnel training. Persons responsible for the operation of areas in which hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, handled or used shall be familiar with the chemical nature of the materials and the appropriate miti-gating actions necessary in the event of fire, leak or spill. 34-1.11 Fire department liaison. Responsible persons shall be designated and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in pre-planning emergency responses and iden-tification of the locations where hazardous materials are located and shall have access to material safety data sheets and be knowledgeable in the site emergency response procedures. 34-1.12 Security. The storage, dispensing, use and handling areas shall be secured against unauthorized entry and safeguarded with such protective facilities as public safety requires. 34-1.13 Protection from vehicles. Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect storage tanks and connected piping, valves and fittings; dispensing areas; and use areas subject to vehicular damage. When guard posts are installed, the posts shall be:

1. Constructed of steel not less than 4 inches (101.6 mm) in diam-eter and concrete filled,

2. Spaced not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) between posts on center,3. Set not less than 3 feet (914 mm) deep in a concrete footing of

not less than a 15-inch (381 mm) diameter,4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above

ground, and5. Located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the tank.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAflammable mixture could be ignited by static electricity, means shall be pro-vided to prevent the accumulation of a static charge. 34-1.16 Protection from light. Materials which are sensitive to light shall be stored in containers designed to protect them from such exposure. 34-1.17 Shock padding. Materials which are shock sensitive shall be pad-ded, suspended or otherwise protected against accidental dislodgement and dislodgement during seismic activity. For seismic requirements and the seis-mic zone in which the material is located, see NFPA 5000. 34-1.18 Separation of incompatible materials. Incompatible materials in storage and storage of materials incompatible with materials in use shall be separated when the stored materialsare in containers having a capacity of more than 5 pounds (2.268 kg) or 1 /2 gallon (1.89 L). Separation shall be accomplished by:1. Segregating incompatible materials storage by a distance of not less

than 20 feet (6096 mm),2. Isolating incompatible materials storage by a noncombustible partition

extending not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material,

3. Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous materials storage cabi-nets (see Section 34-2.4), or

4. Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Sections 34-3.4.1.3.2 and 34-3.4.1.3.3.

Materials which are incompatible shall not be stored within the same cabi-net or exhausted enclosure. 34-1.19 Shelf storage. Shelving shall be of substantial construction, ade-quately braced and anchored. For seismic requirements and the seismic zone in which the material is located,see NFPA 5000. Shelves shall be provided with a lip or guard when used for thestorage of individual containers. Exceptions: 1. Storage in hazardous materials storage cabinets or laboratory furniture specifically designed for such use. 2. Storage of hazardous materials in amounts not requiring a permit in ac-cordance with Section 34-1.3.1. Shelf storage of hazardous materials shall be maintained in an orderly man-ner. 34-1.20 Handling and Transportation. 34-1.20.1 General. Handling and transportation of hazardous materials in exits, exit access’ and exit discharges shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.20. See also Section 34-1.4. Hazardous materials gas containers, cylinders and tanks in transit shall have their protective caps in place. Con-tainers, cylinders and tanks of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall have their valve outlets capped or plugged with an approved closure device. See also Chapter 33. 34-1.20.2 Required use of carts and trucks. Liquids in containers exceeding 5 gallons (18.9 L) in a exits, exit access’ and exit discharges shall be trans-ported on a cart or truck. Containers of hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 transported within exits, exit access and exit discharges shall be on a cart or truck. When carts and trucks are required for transporting hazardous materials, they shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.20.3. Exceptions: 1. Two hazardous materials liquid containers, which are hand carried in acceptable safety carriers. 2. Single drums not exceeding 55 gallons (208.2 L), which are transported by suitable drum trucks. 3. Containers and cylinders of compressed gases, which are transported by approved hand trucks, and containers and cylinders not exceeding 25 pounds (11.3 kg), which are hand carried. 4. Solid hazardous materials not exceeding 100 pounds (45.4 kg), which are transported by approved hand trucks, and a single container not exceeding 50 pounds (22.7 kg), which is hand carried. 34-1.20.3 Carts and trucks. 34-1.20.3.1 General. Carts and trucks required by Section 34-1.20.2 to be used to transport hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.20.3. 34-1.20.3.2 Design. Carts and trucks used to transport hazardous materials shall be designed to provide a stable base for the commodities to be trans-ported and shall have a means of restraining containers to prevent accidental dislodgement. Compressed gas cylinders placed on carts and trucks shall be individually restrained. 34-1.20.3.3 Speed-control devices. Carts and trucks shall be provided with a device which will enable the operator to safely control movement by pro-viding stops or speed-reduction devices. 34-1.20.3.4 Construction. Construction materials for hazardous materials carts or trucks shall be compatible with the material transported. The cart or truck shall be of substantial construction. 34-1.20.3.5 Spill control. Carts and trucks transporting liquids shall be ca-pable of containing a spill from the largest single container transported. 34-1.20.3.6 Attendance. Carts and trucks used to transport materials shall not obstruct or be left unattended within any part of an exits, exit access and exit discharges. 34-1.20.3.7 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall not be transported on the same cart or truck. 34-1.21 Facility Closure.

34-1.21.1 Temporarily out-of-service facilities. Facilities that are temporar-ily out of service shall continue to maintain a permit and be monitored and inspected. 34-1.21.2 Permanently out-of-service facilities. Facilities for which a per-mit is not kept current or is not monitored and inspected on a regular basis shall be deemed to be permanently out of service and shall be closed in ac-cordance with Section 34-1.21.3. 34-1.21.3 Plan. The permit holder or applicant shall submit a plan to the fire department to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazard-ous materials at least 30 days prior to facility closure. The plan shall demon-strate that hazardous materials that were stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility have been transported, disposed of or reused in a manner that eliminates the need for further maintenance and any threat to public health and safety. Such plan shall be submitted in accordance with Section 34-1.3.1. 34-1.22 Mercantile occupancy storage. 34-1.22.1 General. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncombustible liquid hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single control area of a Mercantile Occupancy is allowed to exceed the maximum allowable quantities specified in Section 34 –1.23.1 when in accordance with Section 34 –1.22. Liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.22. 34-1.22.2 Storage and display. 34-1.22.2.1 General. Storage and display shall be in accordance with Sec-tion 34-1.22.3. 34-1.22.2.2 Density. Storage and display of solids shall not exceed 200 pounds per square foot (976.4 kg/m 2 ) of floor area actually occupied by solid merchandise. Storage and display of liquids shall not exceed 20 gal-lons per square foot (76 L/m 2 ) of floor area actually occupied by liquid merchandise. 34-1.22.2.3 Height. Storage and display height shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) above the finished floor. 34-1.22.2.4 Container location. Individual containers less than 5 gallons (19 L) or less than 25 pounds (11 kg) shall be stored or displayed on pallets, racks or shelves. 34-1.22.2.5 Racks and shelves. Racks and shelves used for storage or dis-play shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.19. 34-1.22.2.6 Container type. Containers shall be approved for the intended use. 34-1.22.2.7 Container size. Individual containers shall not exceed 100 pounds (45.4 kg) or a 5-gallon (19 L) capacity. 34-1.22.2.8 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall be sepa-rated in accordance with Section 34-1.18. 34-1.22.2.9 Floors. Floors shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1.10. 34-1.22.2.10 Aisles. Aisles 4 feet (1219 mm) in width shall be maintained on three sides of the storage or display area. 34-1.22.2.11 Signs. Hazard identification signs shall be provided in accor-dance with Section 34-1.8.1. 34 – 1.22.3 Storage and Display of Oxidizing Materials in Retail Occupan-cies. 24-2.5.1 Oxidizing materials that are displayed in areas accessible to the general public shall meet the requirements of 24-2.5.1 through 24-2.6. 24-2.5.1.1* Oxidizing materials shall be separated from ordinary combus-tible and incompatible materials by a solid noncombustible barrier or by a horizontal distance of not less than 4 ft (1.2 m). Exception No. 1: Ordinary combustibles shall not include approved packag-ing materials,pallets, or other dunnage used for the oxidizers.Exception No. 2: Separation from ordinary combustible materials is not re-quired for Class I oxidizers. (430:7-2.1) 24-2.5.1.2 Solid oxidizing materials shall not be displayed directly beneath liquids. (430:7-2.2) 24-2.5.1.3 Display of oxidizing materials shall extend no higher than 7 ft (2.1 m) from the floor to the top of the uppermost container. The display shall not exceed 4 ft (1.2 m) in depth. Shelves and vertical barriers shall be placed between incompatible materials and shall be solid and of noncombus-tible construction. Exception: Display or storage of Class 2 and 3 oxidizers that meet the re-quirements of Section 7-4 of NFPA 430. (430:7-2.3) 24-2.5.1.4 Containers shall be approved for their intended use. Individual containers shall not exceed 100 lb (45.4 kg) capacity. (430:7-2.4) 24-2.5.1.5* For the purpose of this chapter, sprinklered retail occupancies storing and displaying oxidizers shall be protected using criteria from codes and standards applicable to the surrounding occupancy determined by the authority having jurisdiction. (430:7-2.5)

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24-2.5.2 Quantity Limitations. 24-2.5.2.1 The quantity of oxidizing materials permitted in a retail oc-cupancy shall not exceed the quantities given in Table 24-2.5.2.1 for either nonsprinklered or sprinklered areas, whichever is applicable. Exception: Display or storage of Class 2 and 3 oxidizers that meets the requirements ofSection 7-4 of NFPA 430. (430:7-3.1) Table 24-2.5.2.1 Maximum Quantity of Oxidizers Allowed in Retail Oc-cupanciesWithout Special Fire Protection, in PoundsException: Display or storage of Class 2 and 3 oxidizers that meets the requirements of Section 7-4. [430: Table 7-3.1] 24-2.5.2.2 An equal quantity as permitted by Table 24-2.5.2.1 shall be per-mitted if the additional quantities are located in a separate area protected by a fire resistance of not less than 1 hour. (430:7-3.2) 24-2.5.2.3 If a storage area in a retail occupancy is separated from the rest of the facility by a fire partition having not less than a 2-hour fire resistance rating, the maximum quantity of oxidizing materials allowed in that area shall be permitted to be that allowed in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of NFPA 430, as applicable. (430:7-3.3) 24-2.6 Where two or more different classes of oxidizers are stored in the same segregated, cutoff, or detached area, the maximum quantity permitted for each class shall be limited to the sum of the maximum proportion permit-ted for that class. The total of the proportional amounts shall not exceed 100 percent. (430:2-5) 34-1.23 Maximum Allowable Quantities Per Control Area. 34-1.23.1 General. Maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be as specified in Section 34-1.23 and Tables 34-1.23.1 through 34-1.23.4. Storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be in ac-cordance with Sections 34-1 and 34-2.Storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities in excess of the maximum allowable quantities per control area set forth in Sec-tion 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-1 through 34-4. Exception: For Industrial and Storage Occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, the provisions of that Standard and Sections 34-1 and 34-2 shall apply.Where maximum allowable quantities per control area are indicated in pounds (kilograms) and when the density of the material is not provided to the authority having jurisdiction, a conversion of 10 pounds per gallon (1.2 kg/L) shall be used. For retail and wholesale display, see Section 34-1.22. 34-1.24 Control areas. 34-1.24.1 Construction requirements. Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. 34-1.24.1.2 Number. The number of control areas in buildings shall not exceed four. 34-1.24.2 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. 34-1.24.2.1 General. Quantities of hazardous materials shall be limited within occupancies in accordance with Sections 34-1.24.2 and 34-1.24.3. 34-1.24.2.2 Assembly Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.2.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Assembly Occu-pancies.Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.2.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.2.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage.

34-1.24.2.2.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.2.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Group A Occupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.2.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.1 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Food service operations in conformance with Chapter 21.The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and opera-tion of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.2.3 Business, Industrial, and Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. Exception: When within classrooms of Business Occupancies, cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed in gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.3.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.3.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business, In-dustrial and Mercantile Occupancies. Exception: When within classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies, Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable and Class I or-ganic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, classrooms and retail sales portions of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. Exception: When within classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies, undetonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. 34-1.24.2.3.4.1 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupan-cies. 34-1.24.2.3.4.2 Classrooms. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercan-tile Occupancies.Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous material stor-age cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.4.3 Retail sales. Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in retail sales portions of Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed

Table 24-2.5.2.1 Maximum Quantity of Oxidizers Allowed in Retail Occupancies Without Special Fire Protection, in Pound

Class of Material Nonsprinklered Sprinklered

3 1,150 2,300

2 2,250 4,500

1 18,000 36,000

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAin Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system supply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. 34-1.24.2.4 Educational and Day-Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.4.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are al-lowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.4.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.4.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other stor-age. 34-1.24.2.4.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.4.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Oc-cupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.4.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.2.5 Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Cor-rectional Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.5.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Health Care, Am-bulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies.Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods in quantities up to the exempt amount. 34-1.24.2.5.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.5.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies.Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.5.2.2 Class 3. A maximum of 200 pounds (90.7 kg) of solid or 2 gallons (7.57 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is allowed in Health Care, Ambu-latory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies when such materials are necessary for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment. The oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in an approved manner. 34-1.24.2.5.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and De-tention and Correctional Occupancies.Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.5.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.5.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not ex-ceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system sup-ply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. 34-1.24.2.6 One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Oc-cupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers.

34-1.24.2.6.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apart-ment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormito-ries, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.3 Special requirements for toxic liquids. The exempt amount for toxic liquids with vapor pressures in excess of 1 psia (6.89 kPa) at 770F (250C) shall be the exempt amount listed for highly toxic liquids. 34-1.24.4 Outdoor storage. 34-1.24.4.1 Quantities exceeding exempt amounts. Outdoor storage of haz-ardous materials where the aggregate quantity exceeds the exempt amounts specified in Tables 34-1.23.3 and 34-1.23.4 shall be in accordance with the outdoor storage provisions of Section 34-3. 34-1.24.4.2 Quantities not exceeding the exempt amounts. Outdoor control areas are not required to be in accordance with Section 34-3 except as fol-lows: 1. Outdoor control area shall be kept free of weeds, debris and common combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm). 2. Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) of a property line that can be built upon, street, alley or public way. A two-hour fire-resistive wall without openings ex-tendingnot less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. 3. Where a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m 2), a group of two outdoor control areas is allowed when approved and when each control area is separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm). 4. Where a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3252 m 2), additional groups of outdoor control areas are allowed when approved and when each group is separated by a minimum distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm). 34-2 PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. 34-1.23 Maximum Allowable Quantities Per Control Area. 34-1.23.1 General. Maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be as specified in Section 34-1.23 and Tables 34-1.23.1 through 34-1.23.4. Storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be in ac-cordance with Sections 34-1 and 34-2.Storage, dispensing, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities in excess of the maximum allowable quantities per control area set forth in Sec-tion 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-1 through 34-4. Exception: For Industrial and Storage Occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, the provisions of that Standard and Sections 34-1 and 34-2 shall apply.Where maximum allowable quantities per control area are indicated in pounds (kilograms) and when the density of the material is not provided to the authority having jurisdiction, a conversion of 10 pounds per gallon (1.2 kg/L) shall be used. For retail and wholesale display, see Section 34-1.22. 34-1.24 Control areas. 34-1.24.1 Construction requirements. Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. 34-1.24.1.2 Number. The number of control areas in buildings shall not exceed four. 34-1.24.2 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. 34-1.24.2.1 General. Quantities of hazardous materials shall be limited within occupancies in accordance with Sections 34-1.24.2 and 34-1.24.3. 34-1.24.2.2 Assembly Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.2.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Assembly Occu-pancies. Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.2.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.2.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.2.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAstorage. 34-1.24.2.2.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Group A Occupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.2.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.1 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Assembly Occupancies. Exception: Food service operations in conformance with Chapter 21. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and op-eration of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.2.3 Business, Industrial, and Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. Exception: When within classrooms of Business Occupancies, cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed in gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.3.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.3.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business, In-dustrial and Mercantile Occupancies. EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies, Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable and Class I or-ganic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, classrooms and retail sales portions of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. Exception: When within classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies, undetonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. 34-1.24.2.3.4.1 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupan-cies. 34-1.24.2.3.4.2 Classrooms. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in classrooms of Business, Industrial and Mercan-tile Occupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous material stor-age cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.4.3 Retail sales. Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in retail sales portions of Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Business, Industrial and Mercantile Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system supply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. 34-1.24.2.4 Educational and Day-Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.4.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are al-lowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.4.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.4.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other stor-age. 34-1.24.2.4.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.4.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Oc-cupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other

storage. 34-1.24.2.4.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Educational or Day-Care Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.2.5 Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Cor-rectional Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.5.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Health Care, Am-bulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies.Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods in quantities up to the exempt amount. 34-1.24.2.5.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.5.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. Exception: Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other stor-age. 34-1.24.2.5.2.2 Class 3. A maximum of 200 pounds (90.7 kg) of solid or 2 gallons (7.57 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizer is allowed in Health Care, Ambu-latory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies when such materials are necessary for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment. The oxidizers shall be stored in approved containers and in an approved manner. 34-1.24.2.5.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic perox-ides shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. Exception: Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.5.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. Exception: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.5.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, and Detention and Correctional Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not ex-ceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system sup-ply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. 34-1.24.2.6 One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Oc-cupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.6.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apart-ment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.3 Organic peroxides. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormito-ries, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be stored or used within One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.6.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not exceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in One-and Two Family, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. The aggregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. 34-1.24.3 Special requirements for toxic liquids. The exempt amount for toxic liquids with vapor pressures in excess of 1 psia (6.89 kPa) at 770F (250C) shall be the exempt amount listed for highly toxic liquids. 34-1.24.4 Outdoor storage. 34-1.24.4.1 Quantities exceeding exempt amounts. Outdoor storage of haz-ardous materials where the aggregate quantity exceeds the exempt amounts specified in Tables 34-1.23.3 and 34-1.23.4 shall be in accordance with the outdoor storage provisions of Section 34-3. 34-1.24.4.2 Quantities not exceeding the exempt amounts. Outdoor control areas are not required to be in accordance with Section 34-3 except as fol-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAlows: 1. Outdoor control area shall be kept free of weeds, debris and common combustible materials not necessary to the storage. The area surrounding an outdoor control area shall be kept clear of such materials for a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm). 2. Outdoor control areas shall be located not closer than 20 feet (6096 mm) of a property line that can be built upon, street, alley or public way. A two-hour fire-resistive wall without openings ex-tendingnot less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. 3. Where a property exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m 2), a group of two outdoor control areas is allowed when approved and when each control area is separated by a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm). 4. Where a property exceeds 35,000 square feet (3252 m 2), additional groups of outdoor control areas are allowed when approved and when each group is separated by a minimum distance of 300 feet (91 440 mm). 34-2.1 Gas rooms. 34-2.1.1 General. When a gas room is used to increase compressed gas maximum allowable quantities per control area or when the location of com-pressed gases in a gas room is required or allowed by Section 34-3 or 34-4, the gas room shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.1. 34-2.1.2 Construction. Gas rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. For highly toxic and toxic compressed gases used in conjunction with or serving a semiconductor fabrication facility Chapter 11. 34-2.1.3 Ventilation system. The ventilation system for gas rooms shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area. For toxic and highly toxic gases, the requirements set forth in Section 34-3.3.1.3.4 shall also be met. 34-2.2 Exhausted enclosures. 34-2.2.1 General. When an exhausted enclosure is used to increase maxi-mum allowable quantities per control area or when the location of hazardous materials in exhausted enclosures is either required or allowed by Section 34-3 or 34-4, the exhausted enclosure shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.4. 34-2.2.2 Construction. Exhausted enclosures shall be non-combustible. 34-2.2.3 Ventilation. The ventilation system for exhausted enclosures shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area. For toxic and highly toxic gases, the requirements set forth in Section 34-3.4.1.3.3 shall also be met. 34-2.3 Gas cabinets. 34-2.3.1 General. When a gas cabinet is used to increase maximum allow-able quantities per control area or when the location of compressed gases in gas cabinets is either required or allowed by Section 34-3 or 34-4, the gas cabinet shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.3. 34-2.3.2 Construction. Gas cabinets shall be constructed in accordance with the following: 1. Constructed of not less than 0.097-inch (2.46 mm) (12 gage) steel. 2. Be provided with self-closing limited access ports or non-combustible windows to give access to equipment controls. 3. Be provided with self-closing doors. 34-2.3.3 Ventilation. The ventilation system for gas cabinets shall be de-signed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area. For toxic and highly toxic gases, the requirements set forth in Section 34-3.4.1.3.2 shall also be met. 34-2.4 Hazardous materials storage cabinets. 34-2.4.1 General. When storage cabinets are used to increase maximum allowable quantities per control area or to comply with Chapter 34, such cabinets shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.4. 34-2.4.2 Construction. Cabinets shall be constructed of metal. The interior of cabinets shall be treated, coated or constructed of materials that are non-reactive with the hazardous material stored. Such treatment, coating or con-struction shall include the entire interior of the cabinet. Cabinets shall either be listed as suitable for the intended storage or constructed in accordance with the following:1. Cabinets shall be of steel having a thickness of not less than 0.044 inch

(1.12 mm) (18 gage). The cabinet, including the door, shall be double walled with 1 1/2 –inch (38.1 mm) airspace between the walls. Joints shall be riveted or welded and shall be tight fitting. Doors shall be well fitted, self-closing and equipped with a self-latching device, and

2. The bottoms of cabinets utilized for the storage of liquids shall be liq-uid tight to a minimum height of 2 inches (50.8 mm).

For requirements regarding electrical equipment and devices within cabinets used for the storage of hazardous gases or liquids, see the Electrical Code. 34-2.5 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in Quantities not Ex-ceeding Maximum Allowable Quantities per Control Area 34-2.5.1 General. Hazardous materials stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities not exceeding maximum allowable quantities per control as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.5. 34-2.5.2 Flammable gases. 34-2.5.2.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying flamma-ble gases shall be provided with emergency shutoff capability in accordance with Section 34-4.1.12. 34-2.5.2.2 Ignition source control. Ignition sources in areas containing flammable gases shall be controlled in accordance with Section 34-1.9. NO SMOKING signs shall be posted in areas containing flammable gases in ac-cordance with Section 34-1.8.2. 34-2.5.2.3 Liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution. Containers of liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution shall be positioned in accordance with Section 34-4.1.13. 34-2.5.3 Oxidizing gases. 34-2.5.3.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying oxidiz-ing gases shall be provided with emergency shutoff capability in accordance with Section 34-4.1.12. 34-2.5.3.2 Ignition source control. Ignition sources in areas containing oxi-dizing gases shall be controlled in accordance with Section 34-1.9. 34-2.5.4 Pyrophoric gases. 34-2.5.4.1 Emergency shutoff. Compressed gas systems conveying pyro-phoric gases shall be provided with emergency shut-off capability in accor-dance with Section 34-4.1.12. SECTION 34-3 — STORAGE 34-3.1 General. 34-3.1.1 Applicability. Storage of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the maximum allowable quantity set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-1, 34-2 and 34-3. Storage of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the maxi-mum allowable quantity set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-1. For retail display and storage in Mercantile Occupancies, see Section 34-1.22. 34-3.1.2 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids and solids. 34-3.1.2.1 Applicability. Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of liquid or solid hazardous materials shall be provided with spill control and secondary containment in accordance with Section 34-1.2. Exception: Outdoor storage of containers on approved containment pallets in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.4

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Table 34-1.23.1 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Physical Hazard Maximum Quantities per Control Area1 When two units are given, values within parentheses are in cubic feet (cu. ft.) or pounds (lbs.)

(Apply table as specified in Section 34-1.23)

Condition Storage Use2 – Closed Systems Use2 – Open Systems

Material Class

Solid Lbs.x0.4536 for kg

x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gal-lons

X3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cubic feet) x0.4536 for

kgx0.0283 for

m3

Liquid Gallons (pounds) X3.785 for L

x0.4536 for kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cubic feet)

x0.4536 for kg

x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gallons (pounds) X3.785 for L

x0.4536 for kg

1.1 Combustible liq-uid3,4,5,6,7,8,

- - - - - - - - -

1.2 Combustible fiber16

(loose)(baled) - (100)

(1,000)N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

(100)(1,000)

N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

(20)(200)

N.A.N.A.

1.3 Cryogenic, flam-mable or oxidizing16

- N.A. 45 N.A. N.A. 45 N.A. N.A. 10

2.1 Explosives11,16 - 19,12 (1)9,12 N.A. 1/4 (1/4) N.A. 1/4 (1/4)

3.1 Flammable solid16 - 1255,9 N.A. N.A. 13 N.A. N.A. 13 N.A.

3.2 Flammable gas16

(gaseous)(liquefied)

-

N.A.N.A.

N.A.155,9

7505,9

N.A.N.A.N.A.

N.A.155,9

7505,9

N.A.N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

3.3 Flammable liq-uid3,4,5,6,7,8

Combination I-A, I-B, I-C3,4,5,6,7,8,14

- - - - - - - - -

4.1 Organic peroxide, detonatable

- 19,11 (1)9,11 N.A. 1/411 (1/4)11 N.A. 1/411 (1/4)11

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Organic peroxide I 55,9 (5)5,9 N.A. 15 (1)5 N.A 15 (1)5

II 505,9 (50)5,9 N.A. 505 (50)5 N.A 105 (10)5

III 1255,9 (125)5,9 N.A. 1255 (125)5 N.A 255 (25)5

IV 5005,9 (500)5,9 N.A. 5005 (500)5 N.A 1005 (100)5

V N.L. N.L. N.A. N.L. N.L. N.A. N.L. N.L.

4.3 Oxidizer 4 19,10 (1)9,10 N.A. 1/411 (1/4)11 N.A. 1/411 (1/4)11

315 105,9 (10)5,9 N.A. 25 (2)5 N.A. 25 (2)5

2 2505,9 (250)5,9 N.A. 2505 (250)5 N.A. 505 (50)5

1 4,0005,9 (4,000)5,9 N.A. 4,0005 (4,000)5 N.A. 1,0005 (1,000)5

4.4 Oxidizer – gas(gaseous)5,9,16

(liquefied)5,9,16

-N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

1,500N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

1,500N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

5.1 Pyrophoric16 - 49,11 (4)9,11 509,11 111 (1)11 109,11 0 0

6.1 Unstable (reac-tive)16

4 19,11 (1)9,11 109,11 1/411 (1/4)11 29,11 1/411 (1/4)11

3 55,9 (5)5,9 505,9 15 (1)5 105,9 15 (1)5

2 505,9 (50)5,9 7505,9 505 (50)5 7505,9 105 (10)5

1 N.L. N.L. N.L.5,9 N.L. N.L. N.L. N.L. N.L.

7.1 Water reactive 3 55,9 (5)5,9 N.A. 55 (5)5 N.A. 15 (1)5

2 505,9 (50)5,9 N.A. 505 (50)5 N.A. 105 (10)5

1 N.L. N.L. N.A. N.L. N.L. N.A. N.L. N.L.

N.A. – Not applicable N.L. – Not limited.1 Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. The number of control areas within a building shall not exceed four. See Sections 1-16.16 and 34-1.10.2.2 The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage. Quantities shall not exceed limits set forth in Section 34-1.22.2.3 For flammable and combustible liquids, see Chapter 17. See also Section 34-1.1.1, Exception 2.4 For aerosols, see Chapter 9.5 Quantities may be increased 100 percent in sprinklered buildings. When Footnote 10 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may be applied.6 For storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids, see also NFPA 5000.7 For wholesale and retail sales use, see Chapter 17-3.3.14.8 Spray application of any quantity of flammable or combustible liquids shall be conducted as set forth in Chapter 17.9 Quantities may be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures as specified in Sections 34-1.3.2, 34-3.3.1.3.2 and 34-3.3.1.3.3. When Footnote 6 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may be applied.10 The quantities permitted in a sprinklered building are not limited.11 Permitted in sprinklered buildings only. None is allowed in unsprinklered buildings.12 One pound (.454 kg) of black sporting powder and 20 pounds (9 kg) of smokeless powder are permitted in sprinklered or unsprinklered build-ings.13 See definitions of Ordinary Hazard and High Hazard Occupancies in Section 216.14 See Chapter 17.15 A maximum quantity of 200 pounds (90.7 kg) of solid or 20 gallons (75.7 L) of liquid Class 3 oxidizers is allowed when such materials are nec-essary for maintenance purposes, operation or sanitation of equipment. Storage containers and the manner of storage shall be approved.16 For any amount, see applicable Chapter for the hazard category.17 Unless the actual weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the fireworks, 1.4G is known, 25 percent of the gross weight of the fireworks, in-cluding packaging, may be used to determine the weight of the fireworks for the purpose of this table.

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Table 34-1.23.2 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Health Hazard Maximum Quantities per Control Area1,2 When two units are given, values within parentheses are in or pounds (lbs.)

(Apply table as specified in Section 34-1.23)

Material

Storage3 Use3 – Closed Systems Use3 – Open Systems

Solid Lbs.3,4

x0.4536 for kg

Liquid Gal-lons3,4

X3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs.3

x0.4536 for kg

Liquid Gallons3 (pounds)

X3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. x0.4536 for

kg

Liquid Gallons (pounds)

X3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

1 Corrosives 5,000 500 8104 5,000 500 8104 1,000 100

2 Highly Toxics5 10 (10) 206 10 (10) 206 3 (3)

3 Toxics5 500 (500) 8104 500 (500) 8106 125 (125)

N.L. – Not limited.1 Control areas shall be separated from each other by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. The number of control areas within a building shall not exceed four. See Sections 1-16.16 and 34-1.10.2.2 See Section 34-1.1.1, Exception 2.3 The aggregate quantity in use and storage shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage. Quantities shall not exceed limits set forth in Sections 34-1.15.2 and 34-1.15.3.4 Quantities may be increased 100 percent in sprinklered buildings. When Footnote 6 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may be applied.5 Quantities may be increased 100 percent when stored in approved storage cabinets, gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures as specified in Sections 34-1.3.2, 34-3.3.1.3.2 and 34-3.3.1.3.3. When Footnote 5 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may be applied.6 For special provisions, see Sections 34-3.3, 34-3.12, 34-4.2.3.7 and 34-4.3.5.7 Permitted only when located in approved gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. See Sections 34-3.3.1.3.2, 34-3.3.1.3.3 and 34-3.3.1.3.4.

Table 34-1.23.3 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Physical Hazard Maximum Quantities Allowed in an Outdoor Control Area1,2

Condition Storage Use – Closed Systems Use – Open Systems

Material Class

Solid Lbs.

x0.4536 for kg

x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gal-lons

x3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cubic feet) x0.4536 for

kgx0.0283 for

m3

Liquid Gallons (pounds) x3.785 for L

x0.4536 for kg

Gas Cubic Feet

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cubic feet)

x0.4536 for kg

x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gallons (pounds) x3.785 for L

x0.4536 for kg

Flammable gas Gaseous Liquefied

N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

750N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

750N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

Flammable solid 125 N.A. N.A. 25 N.A. N.A. 25 N.A.

Organic peroxide Detonable 1 (1) N.A. 1/4 (1⁄4) N.A. 1/4 (1/4)

Organic peroxide IIIIIIIVV

550125500N.L.

(5)(50)(125)(500)N.L.

N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.

150125500N.L.

(1)(50)(125)(500)N.L.

N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.

11025100N.L.

(1)(10)(25)(100)N.L.

Oxidizer 4321

110250

4,000

(1)(10)(250)

(4,000)

N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.

1⁄42

2504,000

(1⁄4)(2)

(250)(4,000)

N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.

1⁄4250

1,000

(1⁄4)(2)(50)

(1,000)

Oxidizer gas Gaseous Liquefied

N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

1,500N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.15

1,500N.A.

N.A.N.A.

N.A.N.A.

Pyrophoric 4 4 50 1 (1) 10 0 0

Unstable (reactive) 4321

1550

N.L

(1)(5)(50)N.L

1050250750

1⁄4150

N.L.

(1⁄4)(1)(50)N.L.

210250N.L.

1⁄4110

N.L.

(1/4)(1)(10)N.L.

979


Water reactive 321

550

N.L.

(5)(50)N.L.

N.A.N.A.N.A.

550

N.L.

(5)(50)N.L.

N.A.N.A.N.A.

110

N.L

(1)(10)N.L.

N.A. – Not applicable N.L. – Not limited.1 For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10.2 The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.

Table 34-1.23.4 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Health Hazard Maximum Quantities Allowed in an Outdoor Con-trol Area1,2

Material

Storage Use – Closed Systems Use – Open Systems

Solid Lbs.x0.4536 for kg


x3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet at NTP

x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. x0.4536 for kg


x3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Gas Cubic Feet at NTPx0.0283 for

m3

Solid Lbs. x0.4536 for

kg


x3.785 for Lx0.4536 for

kg

Corrosives 5,000 500 810 5,000 500 810 1,000 100

Highly Toxics 10 (10) 203 10 (10) 203 3 (3)

Toxics 500 (500) 810 500 50 810 25 (25)

1 For gallons of liquids, divide the amount in pounds by 10.2 The aggregate quantities in storage and use shall not exceed the quantity listed for storage.3 Permitted only when used in approved exhausted gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or fume hoods.

34-3.1.2.2 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids in individual vessels having a capacity of more than 55 gallons (208.2 L) or when the ag-gregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L) shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the fol-lowing methods: 1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations, 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor loca-tions provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes, or 3. Sumps and collection systems.Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perim-eter openings which are provided with an open-grate trench across the open-ing that connects to an approved collection system. 34-3.1.2.3 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids and solids. When required by Table 34-3.1-A, buildings, rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids or solids shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel or the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds the following: Liquids: Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 55 gallons (208.2 L) or the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L). Solids: Capacity of an individual vessel exceeds 550 pounds (248.8 kg) or the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 10,000 pounds (4524.8 kg). The building, room or area shall contain or drain the hazardous materials and fire-protection water through the use of one of the following methods: 1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations, 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor loca-tions provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes, 3. Sumps and collection systems, or 4. Drainage systems leading to an approved location. Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in the secondary containment system. Secondary containment for indoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a spill from the largest vessel plus the design flow volume of fire-protection water calculated to discharge from the fire-extinguishing system over the minimum required system design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller, for a period of 20 minutes. Sec-ondary containment for outdoor storage areas shall be designed to contain a

spill from the largest individual vessel. If the area is open to rainfall, second-ary containment shall be designed to include the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm and provisions shall be made to drain accumulations of groundwater and rainwater. A monitoring method shall be provided to detect hazardous materials in the secondary containment system. The monitoring method is allowed to be visual inspection of the primary or secondary containment, or other approved means. Where secondary contain-ment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring method for detecting water shall be provided. When monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to distinct visual or audible alarms.Drainage systems shall be in accordance with the Plumbing Code and the following: 1. The slope of floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor loca-tions to drains shall not be less than 1 percent, 2. Drains from indoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire-protection water as determined by the design density discharged from the automatic fire-extinguishing system over the minimum required sys-tem design area or area of the room or area in which the storage is located, whichever is smaller, 3. Drains from outdoor storage areas shall be sized to carry the volume of the fire flow and the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm, 4. Materials of construction for drainage systems shall be compatible with the materials stored, 5. Incompatible materials shall be separated from each other in the drainage system, and 6. Drains shall terminate in an approved location away from buildings, valves, means of egress, fire access roadways, adjoining property and storm drains. 34-3.1.2.4 Containment pallets. When used as a substitute for spill con-trol and secondary containment for outdoor storage in accordance with the exception in Section 34-3.1.2.1, containment pallets shall comply with the following: 1. A liquid-tight sump accessible for visual inspection shall be provided, 2. The sump shall be designed to contain not less than 66 gallons (249.8 L), 3. Exposed surfaces shall be compatible with material stored, and 4. Containment pallets shall be protected to prevent collection of rainwater within the sump. 34-3.1.3 Ventilation. 34-3.1.3.1 General. Indoor storage areas and storage buildings shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation or natural ventilation where natural ventilation can be shown to be acceptablefor the materials as stored. Exception: Storage areas for flammable solids. See also Chapter 12.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 34-3.1.3.2 System requirements. Exhaust ventilation sys-tems shall comply with all of the following: 1. Installation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code, 2. Mechanical ventilation shall be at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 l/s per m 2 ) of floor area over the storage area, 3. Systems shall operate continuously unless alternate designs are approved, 4. A manual shutoff control shall be provided outside of the room in a posi-tion adjacent to the access door to the room or in an approved location. The switch shall be of the break-glass type and shall be labeled VENTILATION SYSTEM EMERGENCY SHUTOFF, 5. Exhaust ventilation shall be arranged to consider the density of the po-tential fumes or vapors released. For fumes or vapors that are heavier than air, exhaust shall be taken from a point within12 inches (304.8 mm) of the floor, 6. The location of both the exhaust and inlet air openings shall be arranged to provide air movement across all portions of the floor or room to prevent the accumulation of vapors, and 7. Exhaust ventilation shall not be recirculated within the room or building if the materials stored are capable of emitting hazardous vapors. 34-3.1.4 Fire-extinguishing systems. Indoor storage areas and storage buildings shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. The design of the sprinkler system shall not be less than that required by NFPA 13 for Ordinary Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (278.7 m 2 ). Where the materials or storage arrangement requires a higher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance with nationally recognized standards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. Exception: Approved alternate automatic fire-extinguishing systems are allowed. 34-3.1.5 Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings con-taining the following materials shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with NFPA 69: 1. Highly toxic flammable or toxic flammable gases when not stored in gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms (see Section 34-1.9). 2. Combustible dusts. See Chapter 12. 3. Class 4 oxidizers. 4. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides. 5. Pyrophoric gases. 6. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials. 7. Class 2 and 3 water-reactive solids and liquids. 34-3.1.6 Standby power. When mechanical ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, alarm, detection or other electrically operated systems are required, such systems shall be connected to a secondary source of power to automatically supply electrical power in the event of loss of power from the primary source. See the Electrical Code. EXCEPTION: Storage areas for: 1. Class 1 and 2 oxidizers. 2. Class III, IV and V organic peroxides. 34-3.1.7 Limit controls. 34-3.1.7.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with Section 34-3.1.9. 34-3.1.7.2 Temperature control. Materials which must be stored at tempera-tures other than normal ambient temperatures to prevent a hazardous reaction shall be stored in an area provided with a means to maintain the temperature within a safe range. Redundant temperature control equipment which will operate upon failure of the primary temperature control system shall be pro-vided. Alternate means which prevent a hazardous reaction are allowed. 34-3.1.7.3 Pressure control. Stationary tanks used for the storage of haz-ardous materials liquids which can generate pressures exceeding the tank design limits due to exposure fires or internal reaction shall have some form of construction or device that will relieve excessive internal pressure. Such relief devices shall vent to an approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treatment system when specified in Sections 34-3.2 through 34-3.13. 34-3.1.8 Supervision. Detection and automatic fire-extinguishing systems required by Section 34-3 shall be supervised by an approved central, propri-etary or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a constantly attended on-site location. 34-3.1.9 Clearance from combustibles. The area surrounding an outdoor storage area or tank shall be kept clear of combustible materials and vegeta-tion for a minimum distance of 30 feet (9144 mm). 34-3.1.10 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible construction. 34-3.1.11 Weather protection. When overhead noncombustible construction is provided for sheltering outdoor hazardous material storage areas, such storage shall not be considered indoor storage when all of the following con-ditions are met: Exception: Storage of explosive, detonatable or pyrophoric materials shall be considered as indoor storage. 1. Supports shall be of noncombustible construction, 2. Supports and walls shall not obstruct more than 25 percent of the perim-eter of the storage area, and 3. The distance to buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall not be less than the distance required for an outdoor hazardous material storage area without weather protection. 34-3.1.12 Required detached storage. Quantities of hazardous materials in excess of those set forth in Table 34-3.12-B shall be in buildings used for no

other purpose, shall not exceed one story in height and shall be without base-ments, crawl spaces or other under-floor spaces. See NFPA 5000. 34-3.2 Explosives and Blasting Agents, and Fireworks. Storage of explo-sives and blasting agents, and fireworks shall be in accordance with Chapter 16. Storage of explosives, blasting agents, black powder and fireworks shall be in detached buildings. See NFPA 5000. 34-3.3 Highly Toxic and Toxic Solids and Liquids. 34-3.3.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.3.1.1 General. Indoor storage of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-3.1, 34-3.2 and 34-3.3. Exception For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.3.1.2 Liquid-tight floors. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage rooms shall be of liquid-tight construction. 34-3.3.1.3 Exhaust scrubber. Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for the processing of highly toxic liquid vapors shall be pro-vided for storage areas where a spill or other accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors. Exhaust scrubbers and other processing systems shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code. Emission control shall conform to the requirements of the local air quality authority. 34-3.3.1.4 Separation. In addition to Section 34-1.18, storage of highly toxic liquids and solids shall be isolated from other hazardous materials by one-hour fire-resistive construction or stored in approved hazardous material storage cabinets. See Section 34-2.4. 34-3.3.2 Outdoor storage. General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic and toxic solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quan-tities per control area set forth in Section 34-1.2.3 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.3.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.3.2.1 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic solids and liquids shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. 34-3.3.2.2 Fire-extinguishing systems. Outdoor storage of highly toxic sol-ids and liquids shall be in fire-resistive containers or shall comply with one of the following: 1. The storage area shall be protected by an automatic, open head, deluge fire-sprinkler system of the type and density specified in NFPA 13, or 2. Storage shall be located under a canopy of noncombustible construction, with the canopied area protected by an automatic fire-sprinkler system of the type and density specified in NFPA 13. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See Section 34-3.1.11. 34-3.3.2.3 Storage conditions. Outdoor storage piles of highly toxic solids and liquids shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 2,500 cubic feet (70.79 m 3 ). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater. The storage of highly toxic liquids which liberate highly toxic vapors in the event of a spill or other accidental discharge shall not be outside of a building unless effective collection and treatment systems are provided. The treatment system shall comply with the Mechanical Code. 34-3.4 Toxic and Highly Toxic Compressed Gases. 34-2.1 Gas rooms. 34-2.1.1 General. When a gas room is used to increase compressed gas maximum allowable quantities per control area or when the location of com-pressed gases in a gas room is required or allowed by Section 34-3 or 34-4, the gas room shall be in accordance with Section 34-2.1. 34-2.1.2 Construction. Gas rooms shall be separated from the remainder of the building by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation. For highly toxic and toxic compressed gases used in conjunction with or serving a semiconductor fabrication facility Chapter 11. 34-2.1.3 Ventilation system. The ventilation system for gas rooms shall be designed to operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area. For toxic and highly toxic gases, the requirements set forth in Section 34-3.3.1.3.4 shall also be met. 34-3.4.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.4.1.1 General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.2.3 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.4.3. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply.

34-3.4.1.2 Fire-extinguishing system. In addition to Section 34-3.1.4, the following requirements shall apply: 1. Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms for the storage of cyl-inders shall be internally sprinklered, and 2. Alternate fire-extinguishing systems shall not be used for storage areas,

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAgas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. 34-3.4.1.3 Ventilation and storage arrangement. 34-3.4.1.3.1 Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. Exception: Toxic gas cylinders having an aggregate capacity not exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Table 34-1.23.1 when Footnote 6 is not ap-plied. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation. Gas cabinets or ex-hausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area. 34-3.4.1.3.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall comply with all of the follow-ing: 1. Operate at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area and, 2. Be provided with self-closing limited access ports or non-combustible windows to give access to equipment controls. The average velocity at the face of access ports or windows shall not be less than 200 feet per minute (1.02 m/s) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (0.76 m/s) at any point of the access port or window, 3. Be connected to an exhaust system, 4. Be provided with self-closing doors, and 5. Be constructed of not less than 0.097-inch (2.46 mm) (12 gage) steel. 34-3.4.1.3.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall be designed to: 1. Operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area, and 2. Provide an average velocity at the face of the enclosure of not less than 200 feet per minute (1.02 m/s) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (0.76 m/s) at any point. 34-3.4.1.3.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall be designed to: 1. Operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area, and 2. Direct the exhaust ventilation to an exhaust system. 34-3.4.1.3.5 Treatment systems. 34-3.4.1.3.5.1 General. Treatment systems shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms. Exception: A treatment system need not be provided for cylinders, contain-ers and tanks in storage if the following controls are applied: 1 Valve outlets shall be equipped with gastight outlet plugs or caps. 2. Handwheel operated valves shall have handles secured to prevent move-ment. 3. Approved containment vessels or containment systems shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 34-3.4.3.3. 34-3.4.1.3.5.2 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, ad-sorbing, absorbing, containing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the entire contents of the largest single tank or cylinder of gas stored or used. When a total containment system is utilized, the system shall be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it reaches equilibrium. 34-3.4.1.3.5.3 Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum allowable discharge concentration of the gas to one-half IDLH at the point of discharge to the atmosphere. When more than one gas is emit-ted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst-case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all the gases stored or used. 34-3.4.1.3.5.4 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maxi-mum worst-case release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest cylinder or tank utilized. The entire contents of tanks and cylinders shall be considered. 34-3.4.1.3.5.5 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of release for the gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank. If multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow rate of release for the valve or fitting with the highest flow rate shall be indicated. If liquefied gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for purposes of computation. Flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute (L/s) of gas at normal temperature and pressure. 34-3.4.1.3.5.6 Portable tanks and cylinders. For portable tanks and cyl-inders, the maximum flow rate of release shall be calculated based on as-suming the total release from the cylinder or tank within the time specified in Table 34-3.1-A. When portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with ap-proved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst-case release shall be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or the gas supplier. Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the manufacturer to indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under standard conditions.

Table 34-3.3-A Rate of Release for Cylinders and Portable Tanks

ContainerNonliquefied (minutes) Liquefied (minutes)

Cylinders 5 30

Portable Tanks 40 240

34-3.4.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided in lieu of standby power for: 1. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems, 2. Gas-detection systems, 3. Emergency alarm systems, and 4. Temperature-control systems. 34-3.4.1.5 Limit controls. In addition to the limit controls required by Section 34-3.1.7, excess flow control shall be provided for stationary tanks which are piped for filling or dispensing. 34-3.4.1.6 Gas detection. A continuous gas-detection system shall be pro-vided to detect the presence of gas at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit. The detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall be designed to provide warning both inside and outside of the storage area. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms. Exceptions: 1. Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station need not be provided when not more than one cylinder is stored. 2. A continuous gas-detection system need not be provided for toxic gases when the physiological warning properties for the gas are at a level below the accepted permissible exposure limit for the gas. The gas-detection system shall be capable of monitoring the room or area in which the gas is stored at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit and the discharge from the treatment system at or below one-half the IDLH limit. 34-3.4.1.7 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke-detection system shall be provided in rooms or areas where highly toxic compressed gases are stored indoors. Activation of the detection systems shall sound a local alarm. 34-3.4.1.8 Maximum number of cylinders per gas cabinet. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed three. Exception: Cabinets containing cylinders not exceeding 1 pound (0.4536 kg) net contents each shall be limited to a maximum of 100 cylinders. 34-3.4.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.4.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.2.3 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.4.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.4.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 34-3.4.2.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with the Building Code and Section 34-3.4.2.2. 34-3.4.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of a building, property line, street, alley, public way or means of egress to a pub-lic way unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire-resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from exposures. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with connect-ing angles of approximately 135 degrees. Exception: Gases in gas cabinets complying with Section 34-3.4.1.3.2 and located 5 feet (1524 mm) or more from buildings and 25 feet (7620 mm) from means of egress. Section 34-3.4.2.2.3 shall not apply. 34-3.4.2.2.3 Openings in exposed buildings. When the storage area is lo-cated closer than 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a building, openings into a building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally from the storage area whether or not shielded by a protective structure. 34-3.4.2.2.4 Air intakes. The storage area shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of air intakes. 34-3.4.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of build-ings shall be stored under a canopy of noncombustible construction. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See also Section 34-3.1.11. An automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be provided for canopies used for storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. 34-3.4.2.4 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 34-1.4.3, piping and controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following: 1. Pressure-relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5, 2. Where filling or dispensing connections are provided, they shall have a means of local exhaust. Such exhaust shall be designed to capture fumes and vapors. The exhaust shall be directed to a treatment system designed in ac-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAcordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5, and 3. Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on tank inlet and outlet connections. Exceptions: 1. Inlet connections that are designed to preclude backflow. 2. Pressure-relief devices. 34-3.4.3 Special provisions. 34-3.4.3.1 Seismic protection. Stationary tanks and associated piping sys-tems shall be seismically braced in accordance with the NFPA 5000. 34-3.4.3.2 Security. See Section 34-1.12. 34-3.4.3.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclo-sures shall be provided to handle leaking cylinders. Exception: A cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leak-ing cylinders if: 1. All cylinders are stored within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures, or 2. Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in accordance with all of the following: 2.1 Containment vessels or containment systems shall be capable of fully containing or terminating a release, 2.2 Trained personnel shall be available at an approved location, and con-tainment vessels or containment systems shall be capable of being trans-ported to the leaking cylinder. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be located as follows: 1. Within or adjacent to outdoor storage areas, or 2. Within gas rooms. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be connected to a treatment sys-tem. See Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. 34-3.4.3.4 Local exhaust for leaking portable tanks. A means of local ex-haust shall be provided to capture leaks from portable tanks. Portable ducts or collection systems designed to be applied to the site of a leak in a valve or fitting on the tank are acceptable. The local exhaust system shall be con-nected to a treatment system as specified in Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. The local exhaust system shall be provided: 1. Within or immediately adjacent to outdoor storage areas, or 2. Within gas rooms used for portable or stationary tanks. 34-3.5 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 17. 34-3.6 Flammable Solids and Flammable Gases. 34-3.6.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.6.1.1 General. Indoor storage of flammable solids and flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.6.2. Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with Chapter 12. See also Section 34-2.5.2 for storage of flammable gases in quantities not exceeding exempt amounts. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.6.1.2 Pile size limits and location for solids. Flammable solids stored in quantities greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28.3 m 3 ) shall be separated into piles each not larger than 1,000 cubic feet(28.3 m 3 ). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater. Flammable solids shall not be stored in basements. 34-3.6.1.3 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing equipment located in flammable gas storage areas shall be grounded. 34-3.6.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.6.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of flammable solids and flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and this Section. Storage of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with Chapter 12. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.6.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of flam-mable solids shall not be located within 20 feet (6096 mm) of any building, property line, street, alley, public way, or means of egress to a public way. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. Outdoor storage of flammable gases shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.6-A. 34-3.6.2.3 Pile size limits for solids. Outdoor storage of flammable solids shall be separated into piles not larger than 5,000 cubic feet (141 m 3 ) each. Aisle widths between piles shall not be lessthan one-half the height of the piles or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater. 34-3.6.2.4 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing equipment in flammable gas storage areas shall be grounded.

Table 34-3.6-A – Flammable Compressed Gases – Distance from Storage to Exposures1

Maximum amount per storage area

(cubic feet)X0.0283 for mm

Minimum dis-tance to buildings,

streets, alleys, public ways or

property lines that can be built on (ft)

x304.8 for mm

Minimum distance between storage

areas (ft)x304.8 for mm

0-4,225 5 5

4,226-21,125 10 10

21,126-50,700 15 10

50,701-84,500 20 10

84,501 or greater 25 20

1 The distances can be reduced to 5 feet (1524 mm) when protective structures having a minimum fire resistance of two hours interrupt the line of sight between the container and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from the exposure. The configuration of the protective structure shall allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumu-lation of hazardous gas concentrations.

34-3.7 Oxidizers. 34-3.7.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.7.1.1 General. Inside storage of oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.7. See also Section 34-2.5.3 for storage of oxidizing gases in quantities not exceeding exempt amounts. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.7.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Section 34-3.1.12 when required by Section 34-3.1.12. 34-3.7.1.3 Distance from detached storage buildings to exposures. In ad-dition to the requirements of the Building Code, detached storage buildings shall be located in accordance with Tables 34-3.7-A and 34-3.7-B.

Table 34-3.7-A Class 1, 2 and 3 Oxidizer Liquids and Solids – Separation of Detached and Outdoor Storage From Other Buildings, Property Lines, Streets, Alleys, Public Ways or

Means of Egress to a Public Way

Oxidizer Class Minimum Distance (ft) x 304.8 for mm

1 N.R

2 35

3 50

N.R = not required

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Table 34-3.7-B Class 4 Oxidizer Liquids and Solids – Separa-tion of Detached and Outdoor Storage From Other Buildings,

Property Lines, Streets, Alleys, Public Ways or Means of Egress to a Public Way

Weight (pounds) x0.4536 for kg

Minimum Distance (ft) x 304.8 for mm

Over 10 to 100 75

101 to 500 100

501 to 1,000 125

1,001 to 3,000 200

3,001 to 5,000 300

5,001 to 10,000 400

Over 10,000 As determined by the author-ity having jurisdiction

34-3.7.1.4 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage areas for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be of liquid-tight construc-tion. 34-3.7.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be pro-vided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 34-3.7.1.6 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke-detection sys-tem shall be installed in liquid and solid oxidizer storage areas. Activation of the detection systems shall sound a local alarm. Exception: A smoke-detection system need not be provided in detached storage buildings protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system. 34-3.7.1.7 Storage conditions. The maximum quantities per building in detached storage buildings shall not exceed those set forth in Tables 34-3.7-C through 34-3.7-F. The storage arrangement for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be as set forth in Tables 34-3.7-C through 34-3.7-F. Class 2 oxidizers shall not be stored in basements except when such storage is in stationary tanks. Class 3 and 4 oxidizers in excess of the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be stored on the ground floor only.

Table 34-3.7-C Storage of Class I Oxidizer Liquids and Solids in Combustible Containers1

Condition Limits (ft) x304.8 for mm

Piles Maximum length Maximum width Maximum height Minimum distance to next pileMinimum distance to wallsMaximum quantity per building

No Limit5020

3

2

No Limit

1 Storage in noncombustible containers or in bulk in detached storage buildings is not limited as to quantity or arrangement.

Table 34-3.7-D Storage of Class 2 Oxidizer Liquids and Sol-ids1,2,3

Condition

Limits x304.8 for mm x 0.907,185 for metric ton

Segregated Cut Off Detached

Piles Maximum height (ft) Minimum distance to next pile (ft) Minimum distance to walls (ft)Maximum quantity per pile (tons)Maximum quantity per building (tons)

10

Footnote 2

2

20

200

12

Footnote 2

2

50

500

12

Footnote 2

2

200

No Limit

1 Storage in noncombustible containers is not limited as to quantity or arrangement, except that piles shall not be at least 2 feet (609.6mm) from walls in sprinklered buildings and 4 feet (1219mm) from walls in nonsprinklered buildings; the distance between piles shall not be less than the pile height.2 Aisle width shall not be less than the pile height.3 Quantity limits shall be reduced by 50 percent in buildings or portions of buildings used for retail sales.

Table 34-3.7-E Storage of Class 3 Oxidizer Liquids and Sol-ids1,2

Condition

Limits x304.8 for mm x 0.907,185 for metric ton

Segregated Cut Off Detached

Piles Maximum height (ft) Minimum distance to next pile (ft) Minimum distance to walls (ft)Maximum quantity per pile (tons)Maximum quantity per building (tons)

8

Footnote 3

4

20

100

10

Footnote 3

4

30

300

10

Footnote 3

4

150

No Limit

1 Except in buildings used for retail sales, quantity limits per pile and per building are allowed to be doubled where Class 3 oxidizers are in noncombustible containers.2 Quantity limits per pile and per building shall be reduced by 50 percent in buildings or portions of buildings used for retail sales.3 Aisle width shall not be less than the pile height.

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Table 34-3.7-F Storage of Class 4 Oxidizer Liquids and Solids


Piles Maximum length Maximum width Maximum height Minimum distance to next pileMaximum quantity per building

1048

8

No Limit

34-3.7.1.8 Separation of Class 4 oxidizers from other materials. In addi-tion to Section 34-1.18, Class 4 oxidizer liquids and solids shall be separated from other hazardous materials by not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction or stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets. See Section 34-2.4. Detached storage buildings for Class 4 oxidizer liquids and solids shall be located a minimum of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous materials storage. 34-3.7.1.9 Contamination. Liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored on or against combustible surfaces. During storage, care shall be taken to prevent contamination. 34-3.7.1.10 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing equipment in oxidizer gas storage areas shall be grounded. 34-3.7.1 Indoor Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. 24-2.1 Application. 24-2.1.1 The storage of oxidizers that are liquid or solid at ambient condi-tions shall be in accordance with this section and NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. 24-2.1.2 This section shall not apply to the storage of solid and liquid oxi-dizers for normal use on the premises of single-family dwellings. (430:1-1.1) 24-2.1.3 This section shall not apply toexplosives or blasting agents, which are covered by Section 16-8 and NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code; to ammonium nitrate, which is covered in Section 6-9 and NFPA 490, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate; or to organic peroxides, which are covered in Section 24-3 and NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations. (430:1-1.2) 24-2.1.4 The quantity and arrangement limits in this section and NFPA 430 shall not apply to the storage of oxidizers at plants where oxidizers are manufactured. (430:1-1.3)

24-2.1.5 Existing buildings that do not comply with the requirements of this section or NFPA 430 pertaining to types of construction, separation of buildings, and fixed fire protection shall be used for storing oxidizers at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, provided that the buildings do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or adjoining property. (430:1-1.1.3) 24-2.3 Quantities. 24-2.3.1 Where the quantities of oxidizers stored are in excess of those stated in Table 24-2.3.1, the specific requirements for storage of oxidizers by class in 24-2.7 through 24-2.10 and separate chapters of NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, shall apply. In addition, all of Chapter 2 of NFPA 430 shall apply. Table 24-2.3.1 Quantities of Stored Oxidizersthat Require Special Provisions 24-2.3.2 Where the quantities of a class of oxidizers are equal to or less than the minimum specified in Table 24-2.3.1, those parts of this section and NFPA 430 pertaining to fire prevention and sprinkler protection and compat-ibility for that class of oxidizer shall be used as requirements. In addition, all of Chapter 2 of NFPA 430 shall apply. 24-2.4 General Storage Arrangements. 24-2.4.1 The arrangement and quantity of oxidizers in storage shall depend upon their classification, type of container, type of storage (segregated, cutoff, or detached), and fire protection as specified in the succeeding sec-tion and in the manufacturer’s or processor’s instructions. The arrangement and quantity of oxidizers in storage shall be permitted to deviate from the requirements of NFPA 430 where specially engineered fire prevention or fire protection systems acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction are provided. (430: 2-4.1) 24-2.6 Where two or more different classes of oxidizers are stored in the same segregated, cutoff, or detached area, the maximum quantity permitted for each class shall be limited to the sum of the maximum proportion permit-ted for that class. The total of the proportional amounts shall not exceed 100 percent. (430:2-5) 24-2.7 Class 1 Oxidizers. 24-2.7.1 The storage of Class 1 oxidizers shall be segregated, cutoff, or detached. (430:3-2.1) 24-2.7.2 Storage of Class 1 oxidizers shall be in accordance with Tables 24-2.7.2(a) and 24-2.7.2(b). (430:3-2.2)

Table 24-2.7.2(a) Storage of Class 1 Oxidizers in a Nonsprinklered Building for Nonretail Establishment

Storage Configurations andAllowable Distances

U.S.Units

MetricUnits

Building limit 200 tons 181 met ton

Pile limit 20 tons 18 met ton

Pile height 8 ft 2.4 m

Pile width 16 ft 4.9 m

Maximum distance from anycontainer to a working aisle

8 ft 2.4 m

Distance to next pile * *

Distance to wall 4 ft 1.2 m

Distance to incompatiblematerial

12 ft 3.7 m

* Aisle width equal to pile height.

[430:Table 3-2.2(a)]

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[430:Table 3-2.2(b)] 24-2.7.3* The building limit (tons) shall be permitted to be four times the quantities shown in Table 24-2.7.2(b) if all of the following conditions are met: (1) Storage is cut off or detached. (2) Storage is located in nonretail occupancies. (3) Noncombustible containers are used or buildings are noncombustible. (430:3-2.3) 24-2.7.4 Bulk Storage. 24-2.7.4.1 Bulk storage in combustible buildings shall not come in contact with combustible building members unless the members are protected by a compatible coating to prevent their impregnation by the oxidizer. (430:3-2.4.1) 24-2.7.4.2 Bulk storage, either in permanent bins or in piles, shall be sepa-rated from all other materials. (430:3-2.4.2) 24-2.7.4.3 Bins shall be of noncombustible construction. Exception: Wooden bins shall be permitted to be protected with a compat-ible coating to prevent impregnation of the combustible material by the oxidizer. (430:3-2.4.3) 24-2.7.4.4 Storage shall be managed to prevent excessive dust accumula-tion. (430:3-2.4.4) 24-2.7.5 Sprinkler Protection. 24-2.7.5.1 Sprinkler protection for Class 1 oxidizers shall be in accordance with Chapter 7 and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Sys-tems. (430:3-3.1) 24-2.7.5.2 For the purpose of applying the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Class 1 oxidizers in noncombustible or combustible containers (paper bags or noncombustible containers with removable combustible liners) shall be designated as a Class 1 commodity. Class 1 oxidizers contained in fiber packs or noncombustible containers in combustible packaging shall be designated as a Class 2 commodity. Class 1 oxidizers contained in plastic containers shall be designated as a Class 3 commodity. (430:3-3.2) 24-2.8 Class 2 Oxidizers. 24-2.8.1 The storage of Class 2 oxidizers shall be segregated, cutoff, or detached. (430:4-2.1) 24-2.8.2 Cutoff walls shall have a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour. (430:4-2.2) 24-2.8.3 Storage of Class 2 oxidizers shall be in accordance with Tables 24-2.8.3(a) and 24-2.8.3(b). (430:4-2.3)

24-2.8.4* The building limit (tons) shall be permitted to be four times the quantities shown in Table 24-2.8.3(b) if all of the following conditions are met:(1) Storage is cut off or detached.(2) Storage is located in nonretail occupancies.(3) Noncombustible containers are used or buildings are noncombustible. (430:4-2.4) 24-2.8.5 Storage in glass carboys shall not be more than two carboys high. (430:4-2.5) 24-2.8.6 Storage in basements shall be prohibited. Exception: Where the oxidizer is stored in fixed tanks. (430:4-2.6) 24-2.8.7 Building Construction. 24-2.8.7.1 Construction materials that are permitted to be in contact with oxidizers, all cutoff partitions, and all construction in stories or basements below storage of liquid oxidizers shall be noncombustible. (430:4-3.1) 24-2.8.7.2 Storage areas for oxidizing materials in combustible containers shall be provided with means to vent fumes in a fire emergency. (430:4-3.2) 24-2.8.8 Sprinkler Protection. 24-2.8.8.1 Sprinkler protection for Class 2 oxidizers shall be designed in accordance with Table 4-4.1 of NFPA 430. (430:4-4.1) 24-2.8.8.2 Sprinkler protection shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7 and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (430:4-4.2) 24-2.8.9 Detached Storage. 24-2.8.9.1 To be considered detached, a sprinklered building for storage of Class 2 oxidizers shall be a minimum of 35 ft (10.7 m) from other buildings and from a line of property that can be built upon. (430:4-5.1) 24-2.8.9.2 To be considered detached, a nonsprinklered building for storage of Class 2 oxidizers shall be located no less than 50 ft (15.2 m) from other buildings or a line of property that can be built upon. (430:4-5.2) 24-2.9 Class 3 Oxidizers. 24-2.9.1 The storage of Class 3 oxidizers shall be segregated, cutoff, or detached. Exception: Storage for sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, sodium bro-mate, potassium bromate, and ammonium dichromate shall only be cutoff or detached,not segregated. (430:5-2.1) 24-2.9.2 Class 3 oxidizer storage shall be located on the ground floor only. (430:5-2.2) 24-2.9.3 Cutoff walls shall have a fire resistance rating of at least 2 hours. (430:5-2.3)

Table 24-2.7.2(b) Storage of Class 1 Oxidizers in a Sprinklered Building for Nonretail Establishment

Storage Configurations andAllowable Distances

U.S.Units

MetricUnits

Building limit 2000 tons 1814 met ton

Pile limit 200 tons 181 met ton

Pile height 12 ft 3.7 m

Pile width 24 ft 7.3 m

Maximum distance fromany container to a workingaisle

12 ft 3.7 m

Distance to next pile * *

Distance to wall 2 ft 0.6 m

Distance to incompatible material 8 ft 2.4 m

Note: If the storage is to be considered sprinklered, see Section 3-3.* Aisle width equal to pile height.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 24-2.9.4 Storage of Class 3 oxidizers shall be in accordance with Tables 24-2.9.4(a) and 24-2.9.4(b). (430:5-2.4) 24-2.9.5* The building limit (tons) shall be permitted to be twice the quan-tities shown in Table 24-2.9.4(b) if all of the following conditions are met: (1) Storage is cut off or detached. (2) Noncombustible containers are used or buildings are noncombustible. (3) Storage is located in nonretail occupancies. (430:5-2.5) 24-2.9.6 Storage in glass carboys shall be one carboy high. (430:5-2.6) 24-2.9.7 Bulk storage in open bins or piles shall not be permitted. (430:5-2.7)

Table 24-2.8.3(a) Storage of Class 2 Oxidizers in a Nonsprinklered Building

Storage Configurationsand Allowable Distances

Segregated Storage ProcessPlant General Warehouse

Cutoff Storage ProcessPlant General Warehouse

Detached Storage

U.S. Units Metric Units Metric Units Metric Units

Building limit 50 tons 45 met ton 200 tons 181 met ton 300 tons 272 met ton

Pile limit 10 tons 8.8 met ton 20 tons 18.1 met ton 30 tons 27.2 met ton

Pile height 6 ft 1.8 m 8 ft 2.4 m 8 ft 2.4 m

Pile width 8 ft 2.4 m 12 ft 3.7 m 16 ft 4.9 m

Maximum distance from any container to a working aisle

4 ft 1.2 m 6 ft 1.8 m 8 ft 2.4 m

Distance to next pile * * * * * *

Distance to wall 4 ft 1.2 m 4 ft 1.2 m 4 ft 1.2 m

Distance to incompatible material 12 ft 3.7 m ** ** ** **

* Aisle width equal to pile height.** Not permitted by definition.

[430:Table 4-2.3(a)]

Table 24-2.8.3(b) Storage of Class 2 Oxidizers in a Sprinklered Building

Storage Configurationsand Allowable Distances

Segregated Storage ProcessPlant General Warehouse

Cutoff Storage Process PlantGeneral Warehouse

Detached Storage

U.S. Units Metric Units Metric Units Metric Units


Pile limit 20 tons 18.1 met ton 100 tons 91 met ton 200 tons 181 met ton

Pile height* * * * *



8 ft 2.4 m 12 ft 3.7 m 12 ft 3.7 m

Distance to next pile ** ** ** ** ** **


Distance to incompatible material

12 ft 3.7 m *** *** *** ***

Note: If the storage is considered to be sprinklered, see Section 4-4.* See 4-2.7 and Table 4-4.1.** Aisle width equal to pile height.*** Not permitted by definition.

(430:table 4-2.3(b))

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Table 24-2.9.4(a) Storage of Class 3 Oxidizers in a Nonsprinklered Building

Storage Limit Segregated StorageProcess PlantGeneral Warehouse

Cutoff StorageProcess PlantGeneral Warehouse

Detached Storage

U.S. Units Metric Units U.S. Units

Metric Units U.S. Units

Metric Units

Building limit 20 tons 18.1 met ton 100 tons 91 met ton 200 tons 181 met ton

Pile limit 5 tons 4.5 met ton 10 tons 9.1 met ton 30 tons 27.2 met ton

Pile height 6 ft 1.8 m 6 ft 1.8 m 6 ft 1.8 m



4 ft 1.2 m 8 ft 2.4 m 8 ft 2.4 m

Distance to next pile * * * * * *



12 ft 3.7 m ** ** ** **

* Aisle width equal to pile height.** Not permitted by definition.

(430:Table 5-2.4(a))

Table 24-2.9.4(b) Storage of Class 3 Oxidizers in a Sprinklered Building

Storage Limit Segregated StorageProcess PlantGeneral Warehouse

Cutoff StorageProcess PlantGeneral Warehouse

Detached Storage

U.S. Units Metric Units U.S. Units Metric Units U.S. Units Metric Units


Pile limit 10 tons 8.8 met ton 30 tons 27.2 met ton 100 tons 91 met ton

Pile height* * * * * * *



8 ft 2.4 m 10 ft 3 m 10 ft 3 m

Distance to next pile ** ** ** ** ** **



12 ft 3.7 m *** *** *** ***

Note: If the storage is considered to be sprinklered, the sprinkler system shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 5-4.

* See 5-2.8 and Table 5-4.1.** Aisle width equal to pile height.*** Not permitted by definition.

(430:Table 5-2.4(b))

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 24-2.9.8 Building Construction. 24-2.9.8.1 Buildings used for the storage of liquid Class 3 oxidizers shall not have basements. (430:5-3.1) 24-2.9.8.2 Construction materials that can come in contact with oxidizers shall be noncombustible. (430:5-3.2) 24-2.9.8.3 Storage areas for oxidizing materials in combustible containers shall be provided with means to vent fumes in a fire emergency. (430:5-3.3) 24-2.9.9 Sprinkler Protection. 24-2.9.9.1 Sprinkler protection for Class 3 oxidizers shall be designed in accordance with Table 5-4.1 of NFPA 430. (430:5-4.1) 24-2.9.9.2 Sprinkler protection shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7 and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (430:5-4.2) 24-2.9.10 Detached Storage. To be considered detached, a building for stor-age of Class 3 oxidizers shall be separated from flammable or combustible liquid storage, flammable gas storage, combustible material in the open, and any inhabited building, passenger railroad, public highway, or other tanks. The minimum separation distance shall be one of the following: (1) 50 ft (15 m) for a sprinklered building (2) 75 ft (23 m) for an unsprinklered building (430:5-5) 24-2.10 Class 4 Oxidizers. 24-2.10.1 The storage of Class 4 oxidizers shall be detached. (430:6-2.1) 24-2.10.2 Storage in glass carboys shall be one carboy high. Storage in drums or in containers or in cases shall not exceed the limits outlinedin Table 24-2.10.2. (430:6-2.2)

24-2.10.3 Bulk storage in piles or fixed bins shall not be permitted. (430:6-2.3) 24-2.10.4 Building Construction and Location. 24-2.10.4.1 Buildings shall be constructed as one story without basement. Construction materials that could come in contact with oxidizers shall be noncombustible. (430:6-3.1) 24-2.10.4.2 Storage areas shall be provided with means to vent fumes in an emergency. (430:6-3.2) 24-2.10.4.3 A storage building or storage tank shall be located not less than the minimum distance shown in Table 24-2.10.4.3 from flammable liquid storage, combustible material in the open, and any inhabited building, pas-senger railroad, public highway, property line, or tank other than oxidizer storage. (430:6-3.3)

Table 24-2.10.2 Storage of Class 4 Oxidizers in Drums, Containers, and Cases

Storage Configurationsand Quantities

Nonsprinklered Building Sprinklered Building

U.S. Units Metric Units U.S. Units

Metric Units

Piles

Length 10 ft 3.0 m 10 ft 3.0 m

Width 4 ft 1.2 m 4 ft 1.2 m

Height 4 ft 1.2 m 8 ft 2.4 m

Distance to next pile 6 ft 1.8 m 8 ft 2.4 m

Quantity limit per building 1 ton 0.9 met tons No limit

Table 24-2.10.4.3 Separation of Buildings, Tanks Containing Class 4 Oxidizers

Weight of Class 4 Oxidizer Distance

lb kg ft m

over 10-100 4.5-45.4 75 23

101-500 4.5-227 100 30

501-1,000 227-454 125 38

1,001-3,000 454-1,361 200 61

3,001-5,000 1,361-2,268 300 91

5,001-10,000 2,268-4,536 400 122

over 10,000 over 4,536 Subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction

(430:Table 6-2.2)

(430:Table 6-3.4)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 24-2.10.4.4 Where tanks are not separated from each other by 10 percent of the distance specified in Table 24-2.10.4.3 for the largest tank, the total con-tents of all tanks shall be used when using Table 24-2.10.4.3. (430:6-3.4) 24-2.10.4.5 Sprinkler Protection. 24-2.10.4.5.1 Sprinkler protection for Class 4 oxidizers shall be installed on a deluge sprinkler system to provide water density of 0.35 gal/min/ft 2 (14.4 L/min/m 2 ) over the entire storage area. (430:6-4.1) 24-2.10.4.5.2 Sprinkler protection shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7 and NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (430:6-4.2) 34-3.7.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.7.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of oxidizers in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.7.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.7.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 34-3.7.2.2.1 Solids and liquids. Storage areas for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be located in accordance with Tables 34-3.7-A and 34-3.7-B Table 24-2.10.4.3. 34-3.7.2.2.2 Gases. Storage areas for oxidizer gases shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.7-G.

Table 34-3.7-G Oxidizing Gases – Distance From Use to Ex-posure1

Quantity of Gas Stored (cubic ft at

NTP) x 3.785 for L

Distance to a Building or Public Way or Property Line That Can be Built Upon (ft) x

304.8 for mm

Distance Between Storage Areas (ft) x 304.8 for mm

0-50,000 5 5

50,001-100,000 10 10

100,000 or greater 15 10

1 The distances do not apply when protective structures hav-ing a minimum fire resistance of two hours interrupt the line of sight between the storage container and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 ft (1,524mm) from the exposure. The configuration of the protective structure shall allow natural ventilation to prevent the accumulation of haz-ardous gas concentrations.

34-3.7.2.3 Storage conditions. 34-3.7.2.3.1 Solids and liquids. Storage arrangement for liquid and solid oxidizers shall be in accordance with Tables 34-3.7-C through 34-3.7-F 24-2.7.2(a & b), 24-2.8.3(a & b), 24-2.9.4(a & b) and Table 24-2.10.2. 34-3.7.2.3.2 Gases. Storage arrangement for oxidizer gases shall be in ac-cordance with Table 34-3.7-G.hazardous gas concentrations. 34-3.7 Oxidizing Compressed Gases. 34-3.7.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.7.1.1 General. Inside storage of oxidizing compressed gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.7. See also Section 34-2.5.3 for storage of oxidizing gases in quantities not exceeding exempt amounts. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standardaddressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.7.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be pro-vided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 34-3.7.1.10 Static-producing equipment. Static-producing equipment in oxidizer gas storage areas shall be grounded. 34-3.7.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.7.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of oxidizing compressed gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.7.2.

Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.7.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 34-3.7.2.2.2 Storage areas for oxidizer gases shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.7-G. Table 34-3.7-G Oxidizing Gases – Distance FromUse to Exposure 1 34-3.7.2.3 Storage conditions. Storage arrangement for oxidizer gases shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.7-G. 34-3.8 Organic Peroxides. 34-3.8.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.8.1.1General. Indoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts exceed-ing the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.8. Detonatable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under conditions of fire exposure shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 16 as required for high explosives. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.8.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of organic peroxides shall be in de-tached buildings in accordance with Section 34-3.1.12 when required by Section 34-3.1.12. 34-3.8.1.3 Distance from detached storage buildings to exposures. In ad-dition to the requirements of the Building Code, detached storage buildings shall be located in accordance with Tables 34-3.8-A and 34-3.8-B.

Table 34-3.8-A Separation of Detached and Outdoor Storage from Other Buildings, Property Lines, Streets, Alleys, Public

Ways or Means of Egress to a Public Way

Organic Peroxide

Class1

Maximum Storage Quantity (lb) at Minimum Separation x0.4536 for kg

50 ft(15,240mm)

100 ft(30,480mm)

150 ft(45,720mm)

I 2,000 20,000 175,000

II 100,000 200,000 No Limit

III 200,000 No Limit No Limit

1 Classes IV and V, no requirement.

Table 34-3.8-B Separation Between Individual Detached Stor-age Buildings or Area

Organic Peroxide

Class1

Maximum Storage Quantity (lb) at Minimum Separation x0.4536 for kg

20 ft(6,096mm)

75 ft(22,860mm)

100 ft(30,480mm)

I 2,000 20,000 175,000

II & III Footnote 2

1 Classes IV and V, no requirement.2 When the amount of organic peroxide stored does not exceed the amount indicated in Table 34-3.8-A, minimum separation shall be 20 ft (6,096mm). When the amount of organic per-oxide stored exceeds the amount indicated in Table 34-3.8-A minimum separation shall be 50 ft (15,240mm).

34-3.8.1.4 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction. 34-3.8.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be pro-vided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 34-3.8.1.6 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to Section 34-1.14, electrical wiring and equipment in storage areas for Class I or II organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations. 34-3.8.1.7 Smoke detection. An approved supervised smoke-detection sys-tem shall be provided in rooms or areas where Class I, II, III or IV organic peroxides are stored. Activation of the detection system shall sound a local alarm.Exception: A smoke-detection system need not be provided in detached stor-age buildings protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system. 34-3.8.1.8 Storage conditions. 34-3.8.1.8.1 Maximum quantities. Maximum quantity per building in a mixed-occupancy building shall not exceed the amounts set forth in Table 34-1.12-B. Maximum quantity per building in a detached storage building shall not exceed the amounts specified in Tables 34-3.8-A and 34-3.8-B. 34-3.8.1.8.2 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangement for organic perox-ides shall be in accordance with Tables 34-3.8-C through 34-3.8-E and shall comply with all of the following: 1. Containers and packages in storage areas shall be closed, 2. Bulk storage shall not be in piles or bins,3. A minimum 2-foot (609.6 mm) clear space shall be maintained be-

tween storage and uninsulated metal walls.4. Fifty-five-gallon (208.2 L) drums shall not be stored more than one

drum high.

Table 34-3.8-C Storage of Class I Organic Peroxides


Piles Maximum width Maximum height Minimum distance to next pile Minimum distance to wallsMaximum quantity per building

6841

42

Footnote 3

1 At least one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 ft (2438.4mm) shall divide the storage area.2 Distance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 ft (609.6mm).3 See Section 34-3.1.12 and 34-2.12-B for maximum quantities.

Table 34-3.8-D Storage of Class II and Class III Organic Peroxides


Piles Maximum width Maximum height Minimum distance to next pile Minimum distance to wallsMaximum quantity per building

10841

42

Footnote 3

1 At least one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 ft (2438.4mm) shall divide the storage area.2 Distance to noncombustible walls is allowed to be reduced to 2 ft (609.6mm).3 See Section 34-3.1.12 and Table 34-2.12-B for maximum quantities.

Table 34-3.8-E Storage of Class IV Organic Peroxides


Piles Maximum width Maximum height Minimum distance to next pile Minimum distance to walls

161031,2

4

1 At least one main aisle with a minimum width of 8 ft (2438.4mm) shall divide the storage area.2 Distance shall be not less than one-half the pile height.

34-3.8.1.8.3 Location in building. The storage of Classes I and II organic peroxides shall be on the ground floor. Class III organic peroxides shall not be stored in basements. 34-3.8.1.9 Contamination. Organic peroxides shall be stored in their origi-nal DOT shipping containers. During storage, care shall be taken to prevent contamination. 24-3 Indoor storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations. 24-3.1 Application. 24-3.1.1 Indoor storage of organic peroxide formulations shall be in accor-dance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 432, Code for the Stor-age of Organic Peroxide Formulations. 24-3.1.2 This section shall apply only to commercially available organic peroxide formulations in U.S. Department of Transportation- or Canadian Ministry of Transport-approved packages. (432:1-1.1) 24-3.1.3 This section shall not apply to the storage of such formulations in process areas where they are manufactured or used. (432:1- 1.2) 24-3.1.4 This section shall not apply to organic peroxide formulations that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under condi-tions of fire exposure. Such formulations shall be handled and stored as Explosives 1.1 (formerly known as Class A) explosives in accordance with NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code. (432:1-1.3) 24-3.3.2 Class I organic peroxide formulations shall not be permitted in public assembly, educational, health care, detention and correctional occu-pancies, or in classrooms of business occupancies used for adult instruction.Exception: Where arrangements for the storage of Class I organic peroxide formulations are approved by the authority having jurisdiction, they shall be permitted. 24-3.3.3 Storage areas shall be maintained within the recommended storage temperature range for the materials stored. (See Appendix B for compounds needing refrigeration systems.) (432:2-4.1) 24-3.4 Identification. In addition to the requirements of 34-1.8, all stor-age areas containing organic peroxide formulations shall be conspicuously identified by the words “Organic Peroxides” and by the class, as defined in 24-3.2. (432:2-1) 24-3.4.1 When organic peroxide formulations having different classifica-tions as defined in Chapter 2, are stored in the same area, the area shall be marked for the most severe class present. (432:2-1.1) 24-3.4.2 Packages containing organic peroxide formulations shall be in-dividually marked with the chemical name of the organic peroxide or with other pertinent information to allow proper area classification as required by 24-3.4. (432:2-1.2) 24-3.4.3 Packages containing organic peroxide formulations that require temperature control shall be marked with the recommended storage tempera-ture range. (432:2-1.3) 24-3.5 General Storage Requirements. 24-3.5.1 Storage shall be arranged to facilitate manual access and handling, to maintain pile stability, to minimize breakage and spillage, and to promote good housekeeping. (432:2-11.1) 24-3.5.2 A clear space of at least 2 ft (0.6 m) shall be maintained between organic peroxide storage and uninsulated metal walls. (432:2-11.2) 24-3.5.4 Only closed containers and packages shall be permitted in storage areas. (432:2-11.4) 24-3.5.5 Storage of bags, drums, and other containers and packages of organic peroxide formulations shall be in accordance with Table 24-3.5.5. (432:2-11.5)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 24-3.5.6 55-gal (208-L) drum storage of Class II and Class III organic per-oxide formulations shall be stored one high only. (432:2-11.6) 24-3.5.7 Storage of Class V organic peroxide formulations shall meet the requirements of NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage, as applicable. (432:2-11.7) 24-3.6 Storage Limitations. 24-3.6.1 Storage of organic peroxide formulations shall be limited to those areas within the scope of NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of Organic Per-oxide Formulations. The maximum allowable quantities of organic peroxide formulations that can be stored in a single area or building shall depend on the classification of the formulations and the classification of the storage fa-cility, as set forth in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b). (432:2-10.1) 24-3.6.1.1 The quantity of Class III organic peroxide formulations as it appears in Table 24-3.6.1(a) in cut-off storage shall be permitted to be in-creased to 20,000 lb (9070 kg) if the walls or partitions providing the cut-off have a fire resistance rating of at least 4 hours. (432:2-10.1.1) 24-3.6.1.2 Class I organic peroxide formulation cut-off storage as it appears in Table 24-3.6.1(b) shall have interior walls with a blast resistance of 432 psf (0.2 bar). (432:2-10.1.2) 24-3.6.1.3* Class I organic peroxide formulation cut-off storage as it ap-pears in Table 24-3.6.1(b) shall have deflagration venting provided for exte-rior walls. (432:2-10.1.3) 24-3.6.2 Where two or more different classes of organic peroxide formula-tions are stored in the same area, the maximum quantity permitted shall be

limited to the sum of the proportional amounts that each class bears to the maximum permitted for that class. The total of the proportional amounts shall not exceed 100 percent. (432:2-10.2) 24-3.6.3 Where the storage area is protected by a specially engineered fire protection system acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, the quantity of organic peroxide formulations shall be permitted to be increased. (432:2-10.3) 24-3.6.4 Organic peroxide formulations shall not be stored where they can be exposed to explosive materials. (432:2-10.4) 24-3.6.5 Where required by other provisions of NFPA 432, automatic sprinklers and water spray systems shall be designed and installed according to the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, and shall provide the following discharge densities: Class I — 0.50 gpm/ft 2 (20.4 Lpm/m 2 ) Class II — 0.40 gpm/ft 2 (16.3 Lpm/m 2 ) Class III — 0.30 gpm/ft 2 (12.2 Lpm/m 2 ) Class IV — 0.25 gpm/ft 2 (10.2 Lpm/m 2 ) For Class I organic peroxide formulations, see 24-3.9.3.2. (432:2-8.2) 24-3.6.5.1 The system shall be designed to provide the required density over a 3000 ft 2 (280 m 2 ) area for areas protected by a wet pipe sprinkler system or 3900 ft 2 (360 m 2 ) for areas protected by a dry pipe sprinkler system. The entire area of any building of less than 3000 ft 2 (280 m 2 ) shall be used as the area of application. (432:2-8.2.1) 24-3.6.5.2 Where required, water supplies for automatic sprinklers, fire hy-drants, and so forth, shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, and shall be capable of supplying the anticipated demand for at least 90 min-utes. (432:2-8.3)

Table 24-3.5.5 Provisions for Storage Arrangement by Class of Organic Peroxide Formulation

Class ofOrganicPeroxide

Formulation

Max.Pile

Height[ft (m)]

Max.Pile

Width[ft (m)]

Min.Main

Aisle Width[ft (m)]

Min.Additional

Aisles Width[ft (m)]

I 6 (1.8) 4 (1.2) 8 (2.4) 4 (1.2)

II * 8 (2.4) 8 (2.4) 6 (1.8) 4 (1.2)

III * 8 (2.4) 8 (2.4) 6 (1.8) 4 (1.2)

IV 10 (3) 16 (4.9) 4 (1.2) 3 (0.9)

V See 2-11.7.

* See 2-11.6.

(432:Table 2-11.5)

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Table 24-3.6.1(a) Maximum Allowable Quantity of Organic Peroxide Formulations in Nonsprinklered Buildings


Formulation

Detached Storage Minimum Separation 1

SegregatedStorage

Cut-offStorage 50 ft (15 m) 100 ft (30.5 m) 150 ft (46 m)

(lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg)

I N/A N/A N/A N/A 1000 454 4000 1810 10,000 4540

II N/A N/A 2000 907 20,000 9070 80,000 36,300 500,000 227,000

III 1500 680 3000 1360 70,000 31,800 200,000 90,700 750,000 340,000

IV 100,000 45,400 200,000 90,700 300,000 136,000 500,000 227,000 1,000,000 454,000

V UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL

1 Minimum separation means the distance from the line of property that is or can be built upon, including the opposite side of a public way, or the distance from the nearest important building on the same property.

N/A — Not AllowedUNL — Unlimited

(432:Table2-10(a))

Table 24-3.6.1(b) Maximum Allowable Quantity of Organic Peroxide Formulations in Sprinklered Buildings

Detached Storage Minimum Separation 1


Formulation

SegregatedStorage

Cut-offStorage 50 ft (15 m) 100 ft (30.5 m) 150 ft (46 m)

(lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg) (lb) (kg)

I N/A N/A 2000 907 2000 907 20,000 9070 175,000 79,400

II 4000 1810 50,000 22,700 100,000 45,400 200,000 90,700 UNL UNL

III 50,000 22,700 100,000 45,400 200,000 90,700 UNL UNL UNL UNL

IV UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL

V UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL UNL

1 Minimum separation means the distance from the line of property that is or can be built upon, including the opposite side of a public way, or the distance from the nearest important building on the same property.

N/A — Not AllowedUNL — Unlimited

(432:Table 2-10(b))

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 24-3.7 Segregated Storage. 24-3.7.1 This section shall apply to the storage of organic peroxide formu-lations when stored under segregated conditions as defined in 2-1.115.3 of this Code and in quantities not exceeding those shown in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b). (432:3-1) 24-3.7.2 If there are any floors or open spaces located below the organic peroxide storage area, the floor of the storage area shall be made water-tight and shall be provided with drainage that leads to a safe location. Every means shall be taken to ensure that spilled material cannot run down into areas below the organic peroxide storage area. (432:3-3) 24-3.7.3 Storage Arrangement. 24-3.7.3.1 A minimum of 8 ft (2.4 m) of clear space shall be maintained between organic peroxide storage and any other storage. (432:3-4.1) 24-3.7.3.2 Segregated storage areas shall meet all applicable requirements of NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage, as applicable. (432:3-4.2) 24-3.7.3.3* A clear space of at least 4 ft (1.2 m) shall be maintained between organic peroxide storage and any walls of combustible or limited-combustible construction. (432:3-4.3) 24-3.8 Cut-off Storage. This section shall apply to the storage of organic peroxide formulations when stored under cut-off conditions as defined in 2-1.115.1 and in quantities not exceeding those shown in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b). (432:4-1) 24-3.8.1 Building Construction. 24-3.8.1.1 Cut-off storage areas for Class I, Class II, or any refrigerated organic peroxide formulations shall be single story, without basements or crawl spaces. (432:4-3.1) 24-3.8.1.2 Where any Class I organic peroxide formulations are stored in excess of 100 lb (45 kg), internal walls and any wall, roof, or ceiling that joins with another occupied building shall be capable of withstanding an internal overpressure of 432 psf (0.2 bar). (432:4-3.2) 24-3.8.1.3 Where Class II or any refrigerated organic peroxide formula-tions are stored, any internal walls or any wall, roof, or ceiling that joins with another occupied building shall be capable of withstanding an internal over-pressure of 125 psf (0.06 bar). (432:4-3.3) 24-3.8.1.4* For Class I, Class II, or any refrigerated organic peroxide for-mulation that gives off flammable gases upon decomposition, the storage area shall be provided with deflagration venting. (432:4-3.4) 24-3.8.1.5 Any walls common with another building shall have a fire resis-tance of at least 2 hours, as measured by the procedure described in NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials. (432:4-3.5) 24-3.8.1.6 Any door or window openings in such walls shall be protected by approved fire doors and fire windows suitable for the opening and shall be installed according to NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows. (432:4-3.5.1) 24-3.8.2* Storage Arrangement. A clear space of at least 4 ft (1.2 m) shall be maintained between organic peroxide storage and any walls of combus-tible or limited-combustible construction. (432:4-4) 24-3.9 Detached Storage. This section shall apply to the storage of organic peroxide formulations when stored under detached conditions as defined in 2-1.115.2 and in quantities and at separation distances as specified in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b). (432:5-1) 24-3.9.1 Building Location. 24-3.9.1.1 Detached storage buildings shall be separated from the lines of property that are or can be built upon, including the opposite side of a public way, or from the nearest important building on the same property. (432:5-3.1) 24-3.9.1.2 For Classes II, III, and IV organic peroxide formulations, de-tached storage buildings separated by less than 50 ft (15.3 m) shall be con-sidered to be a single area when applying the limits for Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b). (432:5-3.2) 24-3.9.1.3 For Class I organic peroxide formulations, detached storage buildings shall be separated from each other in accordance with Table 24-3.9.1.3. (432:5-3.3) 24-3.9.2 Building Construction and Utilities.

24-3.9.2.1 Detached storage buildings shall be single story, without base-ment or crawl space. (432:5-4.1) 24-3.9.2.2 Nonsprinklered buildings for storing more than 5000 lb (2270 kg) of Class I, Class II, or any refrigerated organic peroxide formulation that gives off flammable gases upon decomposition shall be built of noncombus-tible construction. (432:5-4.2) 24-3.9.2.3 Buildings of combustible construction employing sun shields such as those illustrated in Figure A-5-4.3 of NFPA 432 shall be permitted to be used for detached storage buildings storing less than 5000 lb (2270 kg) of organic peroxide formulation in those areas where the temperature inside the storage building can approach or exceed the maximum recommended storage temperature. (432:5-4.3) 24-3.9.3 Fire Protection. 24-3.9.3.1 Where required, automatic sprinkler systems and their water sup-plies shall meet the requirements of 24-3.6.5 and 24-3.6.5.2. (432:5-5.1) 24-3.9.3.2 Where required for Class I organic peroxide formulations in quantities exceeding 2000 lb (907 kg), automatic sprinkler protection shall be open-head deluge-type, designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (432:5-5.2) 24-3.10 In addition to the provisions of Section 24-3, exterior storage areas for organic peroxide formulations exceeding the maximum quantities speci-fied in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b) shall be located a minimum dis-tance of 50 ft (15 m) from other hazardous materials storage. 34-3.8.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.8.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of organic peroxides in amounts ex-ceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.8.2. Detonatable organic peroxides that are capable of detonation in their normal shipping containers under fire conditions shall be stored in accordance with Chapter 16 as required for high explosives. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.8.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Storage areas for organic peroxides shall be located in accordance with Tables 34-3.8-A and 34-3.8-B 24-3.9.1.3. 34-3.8.2.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. In addition to Section 34-1.14, electrical wiring and equipment in outdoor storage areas containing Class I, II or III organic peroxides shall comply with the requirements for electrical Class I, Division 2 locations. 34-3.8.2.4 Storage conditions. 34-3.8.2.4.1 Maximum quantities. Maximum quantities of organic perox-ides shall be in accordance with Tables 34-3.8-A and 34-3.8-B 24-3.9.1.3. 34-3.8.2.4.2 Storage arrangement. Storage arrangement shall be in accor-dance with Tables 24-3.5.5 34-3.8-C, 34-3.8-D and 34-3.8-E. 34-3.8.2.5 Separation. In addition to Section 34-1.18, storage areas for organic peroxides exceeding the amounts specified in Tables 24-3.6.1(a) and 24-3.6.1(b) 34-3.12-B shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet (15 240 mm) from other hazardous material storage. 34-3.9 Pyrophoric Materials. 34-3.9.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.9.1.1 General. Indoor storage of pyrophoric solids, liquids and gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.9. See also Section 34-2.5.4. Indoor storage of silane and mixtures of silane 2 percent or more by volume shall be in accordance with UFC Stan-dard 80-1. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.9.1.2 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage areas containing pyrophoric liquids shall be of liquid-tight construc-tion.

Table 24-3.9.1.3 Separation of Individual Storage Buildings

Nonsprinklered Quantity Distance

Automatic Sprinklered Quantity Distance

(lb) (kg) (ft) (m) (lb) (kg) (ft) (m)

1000 454 20 6 2000 907 20 6

4000 1810 75 23 20,000 9070 75 23

10,000 4540 100 30 175,000 79,400 100 30 (432:Table 5-3.3)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 34-3.9.1.3 Storage conditions. 34-3.9.1.3.1 Pyrophoric solids and liquids. Storage of pyrophoric liquids and solids shall be limited to a maximum area of 100 square feet (9.29 m2) per pile. Storage shall not exceed 5 feet (1524 mm) in height. Individual containers shall not be stacked. Aisles between storage piles shall be a mini-mum of 10 feet (3048 mm) in width. Individual tanks or containers shall not exceed 500 gallons (1893 L) capacity. 34-3.9.1.3.2 Pyrophoric gases. Storage of pyrophoric gases shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Section 34-3.1.12 when required by Section 34-3.1.12. 34-3.9.1.4 Separation. In addition to Section 34-1.18, indoor storage of pyrophoric solids, liquids and gases shall be isolated from incompatible haz-ardous materials by one-hour fire-resistive walls with openings protected in accordance with the Building Code. Exception: Storage in approved hazardous materials storage cabinets con-structed in accordance with Section 34-2.4. 34-3.9.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.9.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of pyrophoric solids, liquids and gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and this Section. Outdoor storage of silane and mixtures of silane 2 percent or more by volume shall be in accordance with UFC Standard 80-1. (See Appendix XX) Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.9.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. The separation of pyro-phoric solids, liquids and gases from buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Solids and liquids. Twice the separation required by Chapter 17 for Class I-B flammable liquids. 2. Gases. The location and maximum amount of pyrophoric gas per storage area shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.9-A. 34-3.9.2.3 Storage conditions. Quantities, arrangement and spacing for py-rophoric liquids and solids in tanks, portable tanks and containers shall be in accordance with Chapter 17 as required for Class I-B flammable liquids. 34-3.9.2.4 Separation of incompatible materials. In addition to Section 34-1.18, separation of pyrophoric liquids and solids from other hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Chapter 17 as required for Class I-B flammable liquids. 34-3.10 Unstable (Reactive) Materials. 34-3.10.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.10.1.1 General. Indoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-8.10.1. In addition, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) detonatable materials shall be stored in accordance with NFPA 5000 requirements for explosives. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.10.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of unstable (reactive) materials shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Section 34-3.1.12 when required by Section 34-3.1.12. 34-3.10.1.3 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage areas for liquids and solids shall be of liquid-tight construction. 34-3.10.1.4 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be pro-vided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 34-3.10.1.5 Storage conditions. Unstable (reactive) materials stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14.16 m 3 ) shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14.16 m 3 ). Aisle width shall not be less than the height of the piles or 4 feet (1219 mm), whichever is greater. Exception: Materials stored in tanks.Unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored in basements. 34-3.10.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.10.2.1General. Outdoor storage of unstable (reactive) materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.10.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.10.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of un-stable (reactive) material which can deflagrate shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. Outdoor storage of nondeflagrating unstable (reac-tive) materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage is allowed in lieu of such distance. 34-3.10.2.3 Storage conditions. Piles of unstable (reactive) materials shall not exceed 1,000 cubic feet (28.3 m 3 ). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.

34-3.11 Water-reactive Solids and Liquids. 34-3.11.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.11.1.1 General. Indoor storage of water-reactive solids and liquids in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34.3.11.1. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.11.1.2 Detached storage. Storage of water-reactive materials shall be in detached buildings in accordance with Section 34-3.1.12 when required by Section 34-3.1.12. 34-3.11.1.3 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors of storage areas shall be of liquid-tight construction. 34-3.11.1.4 Waterproof room. Rooms or areas used for the storage of water-reactive solids or liquids shall be constructed in a manner which resists the penetration of water through the use of waterproof materials. Piping carrying water for other than approved automatic fire-sprinkler systems shall not be within such rooms or areas. 4-3.11.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be pro-vided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 34-3.11.1.6 Fire-extinguishing systems. When Class 3 solids or liquids are stored in areas protected by an automatic fire-sprinkler system, the materials shall be stored in closed watertight containers. 34-3.11.1.7 Storage conditions. Water-reactive solids and liquids stored in quantities greater than 500 cubic feet (14.16 m 3 ) shall be separated into piles, each not larger than 500 cubic feet (14.16 m 3 ). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than the height of the pile or 4 feet (1219 mm), which-ever is greater. Exception: Water-reactive solids and liquids stored in tanks. Class 2 wa-ter-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements unless such materials are stored in closed watertight containers or tanks. Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be stored in basements. For storage with flammable liquids, see Chapter 17. 34-3.11.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.11.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of water reactive solids and liquids shall be within tanks or closed containers and in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.11.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.11.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, al-leys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. Outdoor storage of Class 1 and 2 water-reactive solids and liquids shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the sides of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance. 34-3.11.2.3 Storage conditions. Class 3 water-reactive solids and liquids shall be limited to piles not greater than 100 cubic feet (2.83 m 3 ). Class 1 or 2 water-reactive solids and liquids shall be limited to piles not greater than 1,000 cubic feet (28.3 m 3 ). Aisle widths between piles shall not be less than one-half the height of the pile or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater. 34-3.12 Cryogenic Fluids. Storage of cryogenic fluids shall be in accor-dance with Chapter XX. For requirements pertaining to oxidizing cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50. For requirements pertaining to flammable cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50-B. For requirements pertaining to inert cryogenic flu-ids, see CGA P-18. 34-3.13 Corrosives. 34-3.13.1 Indoor storage. 34-3.13.1 General. Indoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceed-ing the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.13.1. Exception: 1. For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 2. For stationary lead-acid battery systems used for standby power, emer-gency power or uninterrupted power supplies, see Chapter 35. 34-3.13.1.2 Liquid-tight floor. In addition to Section 34-3.1.10, floors in storage areas for corrosive liquids shall be of liquid-tight construction. 34-3.13.2 Outdoor storage. 34-3.13.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.13.2. Exception: For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 34-3.13.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. Outdoor storage of cor-rosive materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the side of the storage area is allowed in lieu of such distance.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA SECTION 34-4 — USE, DISPENSING AND HANDLING 34-4.1 General. 34-4.1.1 Applicability. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-1 and 34-4. Exception: For corrosives used in stationary lead-acid battery systems used for standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supply, see Chapter 35. For requirements pertaining to the application of registered pesticide products see the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-1. For flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gases, see also Section 34-2.5. For requirements pertaining to oxidizing cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50. For requirements pertaining to flammable cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50-B. For requirements pertaining to inert cryogenic fluids, see CGA P-18. 34-4.1.2 Separation from storage of hazardous materials. See Section 34-1.18. 34-4.1.3 Noncombustible floor. Except for surfacing, floors of areas where liquid or solid hazardous materials are dispensed or used in open systems shall be of noncombustible, liquid-tight construction. 34-4.1.4 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. When required by other provisions of Section 34-4, spill control and secondary containment shall be provided for hazardous materials liquids in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2. 34-4.1.5 Limit controls. 34-4.1.5.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with Section 34-4.1.5. 34-4.1.5.2 Liquid level. 34-4.1.5.2.1 High level. Open tanks in which hazardous materials are used shall be equipped with a liquid level limit control or other means to prevent overfilling of the tank. 34-4.1.5.2.2 Low level. Open tanks and containers in which hazardous ma-terials are heated shall be equipped with approved automatic shutoff controls, which will sense low liquid levels and shut off the source of heat. 34-4.1.5.3 Temperature. Process tanks and equipment, which involve temperature control of the material, shall be provided with limit controls to maintain the temperature within a safe range. 34-4.1.5.4 Pressure. Stationary tanks and equipment containing materials which can generate pressures exceeding the tank or equipment design limits due to exposure fires or internal reaction shall be equipped with pressure-limiting or relief devices. Relief devices for stationary tanks or equipment for highly toxic, toxic or corrosive materials shall vent to an exhaust scrubber or treatment system for processing of vapors or gases. See Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Relief devices for flammable or explosive vapors or gases shall vent to an approved location. 34-4.1.6 Standby and emergency power. When mechanical ventilation, treatment systems, temperature control, manual alarm, detection or other electrically operated systems are required by other provisions of Section 34-4, such systems shall be connected to a standby source of power to automati-cally supply electrical power in the event of loss of power from the primary source. See the National Electrical Code. When highly toxic or toxic com-pressed gases or highly toxic liquids are used or dispensed, emergency power shall be provided in lieu of standby power on all required systems. See the National Electrical Code. 34-4.1.7 Supervision. Manual alarm, detection, and automatic fire-extin-guishing systems required by other provisions of Section 34-4 shall be super-vised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service or shall initiate an audible and visual signal at a constantly attended on-site location. 34-4.1.8 Signs. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided in dispensing and open-use areas and within 25 feet (7620 mm) of outdoor dispensing or open-use areas. 34-4.1.9 Lighting. Adequate lighting by natural or artificial means shall be provided. Artificial lighting shall be in accordance with nationally recog-nized standards. 34-4.1.10 Fire-extinguishing systems. Indoor rooms or areas in which haz-ardous materials are dispensed or used shall be protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system or an approved alternate automatic fire-extinguish-ing system. Sprinkler system design shall not be less than that required by the NFPA 13 for Ordinary Hazard, Group 2, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (278.7 m 2 ). Where the materials or storage arrangement require a higher level of sprinkler system protection in accordance with na-tionally recognized standards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. 34-4.1.11 Ventilation. Indoor dispensing and use areas shall be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with Section 34-3.1.3. Additional ex-haust ventilation is not required for dispensing and use of flammable solids other than with finely divided particles. 34-4.1.12 Emergency shutoff for flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gases. Flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gas systems shall be provided with approved emergency shutoff valves that can be activated at each point

of use and at each source. 34-4.1.13 Container position for liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution. Containers of liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution shall be in the up-right position or positioned such that the pressure-relief valve is in direct contact with the vapor phase of the container. 34-4.1.14 Bulk oxygen systems. Bulk oxygen systems at industrial and in-stitutional consumer sites shall be in accordance with NFPA 50. 34-4.1.15 Liquid transfer. Liquids shall be dispensed from approved con-tainers. Liquids having a hazard ranking of 3 when exceeding 5.3 gallons (20 L) or liquids having a hazard ranking of 4 when exceeding 1.1 gallons (4 L) shall be transferred by one of the following methods: 1. From safety cans. 2. Through an approved closed-piping system. 3. From containers or tanks by an approved pump taking suction through an opening in the top of the container or tank.5. For other than highly toxic liquids, from containers or tanks by gravity

through an approved self- or automatic-closing valve when the con-tainer or tank and dispensing operations are provided with spill control and secondary containment. See Section 34-3.1.2..

Exception: Highly toxic liquids. 5. Approved engineered liquid transfer systems. 34-4.1.16 Silane. Use and dispensing of silane and mixtures of silane greater than 2 percent by volume shall be in accordance with Section 34-4 and UFC Standard 80-1. 34-4.2 Indoor Dispensing and Use. 34-4.2.1 General. Indoor dispensing and use of hazardous materials shall be in buildings complying with the Building Code and in accordance with Sec-tions 34-4.1 and 34-4.2. 34-4.2.2 Open systems. 34-4.2.2.1 General. Dispensing and use of hazardous materials in open con-tainers or systems shall be in accordance with Section 34-4.2.2. 34-4.2.2.2 Ventilation. When gases, liquids or solids having a hazard rank-ing of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are dispensed or used, mechani-cal exhaust ventilation shall be provided to capture fumes, mists or vapors at the point of generation. Gases, liquids or solids that can be demonstrated not to create harmful fumes, mists or vapors need not be provided with ad-ditional ventilation. 34-4.2.2.3 Fire-extinguishing system. In addition to Section 34-4.1.10, laboratory fume hoods and spray booths where flammable materials are dis-pensed or used shall be protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system. 34-4.2.2.4 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.1.5 when an explosive environment can occur because of the characteristics or nature of the hazardous materials dispensed or used, or as a result of the dispensing or use process. 34-4.2.2.5 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 34-4.2.2.5.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed into vessels exceed-ing a 1.1-gallon (4 L) capacity or used in open systems exceeding a 5.3-gal-lon (20 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.2. 34-4.2.2.5.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. When required by Table 34-4.2-A, buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following:Individual Vessel or System: Greater than 1.1 gallons (4 L)Multiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than 5.3 gallons (20 L) 34-4.2.3 Closed systems. 34-4.2.3.1 General. Use of hazardous materials in closed containers or sys-tems shall be in accordance with Section 34-4.2.3. 34-4.2.3.2 Use. Systems shall be suitable for the use intended and shall be designed by persons competent in such design. Where nationally recog-nized good practices or standards have been established for the processes employed, they shall be followed in the design. Controls shall be designed to prevent materials from entering or leaving process or reaction systems at other than the in-tended time, rate or path. When automatic controls are pro-vided, they shall be designed to be fail-safe. 34-4.2.3.3 Ventilation. If closed systems are designed to be opened as part of normal operations, ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Sec-tion 34-4.2.2.2. 34-4.2.3.4 Fire-extinguishing system. In addition to Section 34-4.1.10, laboratory fume hoods and spray booths where flammable materials are used shall be protected by an automatic fire-extinguishing system. 34-4.2.3.5 Explosion control. Explosion control shall be provided in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.1.5 when an explosive environment can occur because of the hazardous materials dispensed or used, or as a result of the dispensing or use process. When process vessels are designed to fully con-tain the worst-case explosion anticipated within the vessel under process conditions considering the most likely failure, additional explosion control is not required.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 34-4.2.3.6 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 34-4.2.3.6.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous materials liquids are used in individual vessels ex-ceeding a 55-gallon (208.2 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.2. 34-4.2.3.6.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. When required by Table 34-4.2-A, buildings, rooms or areas where hazardous ma-terials liquids are used in vessels or systems shall be provided with second-ary containment in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following:Individual Vessel or System: Greater than 55 gallons (208.2 L)Multiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) 34-4.2.3.7 Special requirements for highly toxic and toxic compressed gases. 34-4.2.3.7.1 Ventilation and storage arrangement. Compressed gas cylinders shall be within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. Portable or stationary tanks shall be within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. 34-4.2.3.7.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.3. Gas cabinets shall be internally sprinklered. 34-4.2.3.7.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall be in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.3. Exhausted enclosures shall be internally sprinklered. 34-4.2.3.7.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall be in accordance with Sections 34-3.4.1.3.4 and 34-3.4.1.3.5. Gas rooms shall be internally sprinklered. 34-4.2.3.7.5 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be provided in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. 34-4.2.3.7.6 Gas detection. Gas detection shall be provided in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.6. Activation of the monitoring system shall automati-cally close the shutoff valve on highly toxic or toxic gas supply lines related to the system being monitored. Automatic shutdown need not be provided for reactors utilized for the production of toxic or highly toxic gases when such reactors are: 1. Operated at pressures less than 15 psig (103.4 kPa), 2. Constantly attended, and 3. Provided with readily accessible emergency shutoff valves. 34-4.2.3.7.7 Smoke detection. Smoke detection shall be provided in accor-dance with Section 34-3.4.1.7. 34-4.2.3.7.8 Maximum number of cylinders per gas cabinet. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed three. 34-4.2.3.7.9 Process equipment. Effluent from process equipment contain-ing highly toxic or toxic gases which could be discharged to the atmosphere shall be processed through an exhaust scrubber or other processing system. Such systems shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code as required for product conveying ventilation systems. 34-4.3 Outdoor Dispensing and Use. 34-4.3.1 General. 34-4.3.1.1 Quantities exceeding exempt amounts. Outdoor dispensing or use of hazardous materials in both closed or open containers or systems where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the exempt amounts in Tables 34-1.23.3 and 34-1.23.4 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-4.1 and 34-4.3. 34-4.3.1.2 Quantities not exceeding exempt amounts. Out-door dispensing or use of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the exempt amounts specified in Tables 34-1.23.3 and 34-1.23.4 are not re-quired to be in accordance with Section 34-4 except as provided in Section 34-4.3. 34-4.3.2 Location. Outdoor dispensing and use areas for hazardous materi-als shall be located as required for outdoor storage in accordance with Sec-tion 34-3. 34-4.3.3 Spill control and secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. 34-4.3.3.1 Open systems. 34-4.3.3.1.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed in vessels exceeding a 1.1-gallon (4 L) capacity or used in open systems exceeding a 5.3-gallon (20 L) capacity shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.2. 34-4.3.3.1.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. When required by Table 34-4.2-A, outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in open systems shall be provided with secondary

containment in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following:Individual Vessel or System: Greater than 1.1 gallons (4 L)Multiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than 5.3 gallons (20 L) 34-4.3.3.2 Closed systems. 34-4.3.3.2.1 Spill control for hazardous materials liquids. Outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are used in closed systems exceeding 55 gallons (208.2 L) shall be provided with spill control in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.2. 34-4.3.3.2.2 Secondary containment for hazardous materials liquids. When required by Table 34-4.2-A, outdoor areas where hazardous materials liquids are dispensed or used in closed systems shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with Section 34-3.1.2.3 when the capacity of an individual vessel or system or the capacity of multiple vessels or systems exceeds the following:Individual Vessel or System: Greater than 55 gallons (208.2 L)Multiple Vessels or Systems: Greater than 1,000 gallons (3785 L) 34-4.3.4 Clearance from combustibles. The area surrounding an outdoor dispensing or use area shall be kept clear of combustible materials and veg-etation for a minimum distance of 30 feet (9144 mm). 34-4.3.5 Special requirements for toxic and highly toxic com-pressed gases. 34-4.3.5.1 Ventilation and arrangement. When cylinders, containers or por-table tanks are used outdoors, gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided. 34-4.3.5.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.2. 34-4.3.5.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall be in accor-dance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.3. 34-4.3.5.4 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be provided in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. 34-4.3.5.5 Gas detection. Gas detection shall be provided in gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.6. Activa-tion of the monitoring system shall automatically close the shutoff valve on highly toxic or toxic gas supply lines related to the system being monitored. Automatic shutdown need not be provided for reactors utilized for the pro-duction of toxic or highly toxic gases when such reactors are: 1. Operated at pressures less than 15 psig (103.4 kPa), 2. Constantly attended, and 3. Provided with readily accessible emergency shutoff valves. 34-4.3.5.6 Fire-extinguishing system. Gas cabinets and exhausted enclo-sures shall be internally sprinklered. 34-4.3.6 Special requirements for flammable gases. Flammable gases shall be located in accordance with Table 34-3.6-A. 34-4.3.7 Special requirements for oxidizer gases. Oxidizer gases shall be located in accordance with Table 34-3.6-G. 34-4.3.8 Special requirements for pyrophoric gases. Pyrophoric gases shall be located in accordance with Table 34-3.9-A. 34-4.4 Handling. 34-4.4.1.1 Quantities exceeding maximum allowable quantities per control area. Handling of hazardous materials in indoor and outdoor locations where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the exempt amounts in Tables 34-1.23.1 through 34-1.23.4 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-4.1 and 34-4.4. 34-4.4.1.2 Quantities not exceeding maximum allowable quantities per control area. Handling of hazardous materials in indoor locations where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the exempt amount specified in Tables 34-1.23.1 and 34-1.23.2 shall be in accordance with Sections 34-4.1 and 34-4.4. Handling of hazardous materials in outdoor locations where the ag-gregate quantity does not exceed the exempt amount specified in Tables 34-1.23.3 and 34-1.23.4 is not required to be in accordance with Section 34-4, except as provided in Section 34-4.3. 34-4.4.2 Location. Outdoor handling areas for hazardous materials shall be located as required for outdoor storage in accordance with Section 34-3. 34-4.4.3 Emergency alarm. When hazardous materials having a hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 are transported through corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system, a local manual alarm station or an approved alarm-initiating device at not more than 150-foot (45,720 mm) intervals and at each exit and exit-access doorway throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an ap-proved central, proprietary or remote station service or constantly attended on-site location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm.

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Table 34-3.1-A Required Secondary Containment – Hazardous Materials Solids and Liquids Storage

MaterialIndoor Storage Outdoor Storage

Solids Liquids Solids Liquids

1. Physical Hazard Materials

Combustible dusts NR NA NR NA

Combustible liquids Class II NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class III-A NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class III-B NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Cryogenic liquids NA See Chapter 39 NA See Chapter 39

Explosives See Chapter 16 See Chapter 16

Flammable liquids Class I-A NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class I-B NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class I-C NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Flammable solids NR NA NR NA

Organic peroxides Class D R R NR NR

Class I R R NR NR

Class II R R NR NR

Class III R R NR NR

Class IV R R NR NR

Class V NR NR NR NR

Oxidizers Class 4 R R NR NR

Class 3 R R NR NR

Class 2 R R NR NR

Class 1 R R NR NR

Pyrophorics NR R NR R

Unstable (reactives) Class 4 R R R R

Class 3 R R R R

Class 2 R R R R

Class 1 NR NR R R

Water reactives Class 3 R R R R

Class 2 R R R R

Class 1 NR NR R R

2. Health Hazard Materials

Corrosives NR R NR R

Highly Toxic R R R R

Toxics R R R R

NA – Not applicableNR – Not requiredR – RequiredD - Detonatable

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Table 34-2.12-B Required Detached Storage (See Section 34-2.1.12)

MaterialSolids and Liquids (tons)1,2

x 907.2 for kgGases (cubic feet)1,2

X 0.0283 for m3

1. Explosives, blasting agents, black powder, fireworks, detonatable organic peroxides2. Class 4 oxidizers3. Class 3 or 4 detonatable unstable (reac-tives)

Over exempt amounts Over exempt amounts

4. Oxidizers, liquids and solids Class 3Class 2

1,2002,000

N.A.N.A.

5. Organic peroxides Class IClass IIClass III

Over exempt amounts2550

N.A.N.A.N.A.

6. Unstable (reactives) Class 4Class 3Class 2

1/1,000125

202,00010,000

7. Water reactives Class 3Class 2

125

N.A.N.A.

8. Pyrophoric gases N.A. N.A.

N.A. – Not applicable1 For materials which are detonatable, the distance to other buildings or property lines shall be as specified in the nationally recognized standards.2 “Over exempt amounts” means over the quantities set forth in Table 34-1.23.1.

Table 34-4.2-A Required Secondary Containment – Hazardous Materials Solids and Liquids Use

MaterialIndoor Storage Outdoor Storage

Solids Liquids Solids Liquids

1. Physical Hazard Materials

Combustible dusts NR NA NR NA

Combustible liquids Class II NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class III-A NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class III-B NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Cryogenic liquids NA See Chapter 39 NA See Chapter 39

Explosives See Chapter 16 See Chapter 16

Flammable liquids Class I-A NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class I-B NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Class I-C NA See Chapter 17 NA See Chapter 17

Flammable solids NR NA NR NA

Organic peroxides Class D NR R NR R

Class I NR R NR R

Class II NR R NR R

Class III NR R NR R

Class IV NR R NR R

Class V NR NR NR NR

Oxidizers Class 4 NR R NR R

Class 3 NR R NR R

Class 2 NR R NR R

Class 1 NR R NR R

Pyrophorics NR R NR R

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Unstable (reactives) Class 4 NR R R R

Class 3 NR R R R

Class 2 NR R R R

Class 1 NR NR R R

Water reactives Class 3 NR R R R

Class 2 NR R R R

Class 1 NR NR R R

2. Health Hazard Materials

Corrosives NR R NR R

Highly Toxic NR R NR R

Toxics NR R NR R

NA – Not applicableNR – Not requiredR – RequiredD - Detonatable

Delete 1-16.16(50).

SUBSTANTIATION: These materials are better placed in the new Chap-ter 34 Hazardous Materials in 34-3.7 and 34-3.8 and Chapter 24 is no lon-ger needed. With the deletion of this chapter a permit is no longer needed.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Delete Chapter 24 in its entirety as shown in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. 2. Delete permit 1-16(16)(50) in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee intent is to add a revised Chapter 34 for oxidizers and organic peroxides during the comment period using extracts from NFPA 430 and NFPA 432.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #313)1-345-(24-2.8.7.2, 24-2.9.8.3 and 24-2.10.4.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: 24-2.8.7.2* Storage areas for oxidizing materials in combustible con-tainers shall be provided with means to vent fumes in a fire emergency. (430:4-3.2) 24-2.9.8.3* Storage areas for oxidizing materials in combustible contain-ers shall be provided with means to vent fumes in a fire emergency. (430:5-3.3) 24-2.10.4.2* Storage areas shall be provided with means to vent fumes in an emergency. (430:6-3.2) A-24-2.8.7.2 A suitable means for venting fumes in a fire emergency would be to provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. Such venting can be provided either manually or automatically to meet the specific need of the facility. A-24.2.9.8.3 A suitable means for venting fumes in a fire emergency would be to provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. Such venting can be provided either manually or automatically to meet the specific need of the facility. A-24.2.10.4.2 A suitable means for venting fumes in a fire emergency would be to provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. Such venting can be provided either manually or automatically to meet the specific need of the facility. SUBSTANTIATION: Sections 24-2.8.7.2, 24-2.9.8.3, and 24-2.10.4.2 give no guidance as to what would be a suitable means to vent fumes in a fire emergency or any other type of emergency. We believe that one effec-tive means for venting the fumes, especially in a fire emergency, would be to provide smoke and heat vents in the roof of the facility. Such vents could be operated either automatically by heat activation or manually by the responding fire department. This measure would certainly meet the intent of these sections but may not necessarily be the only means available to ac-complish the venting of fumes.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 432 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text.


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(Log #288)1-346-(25-1.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 25-1.1 The construction and protection of new and existing park-ing garages as well as the control of hazards in open parking structures, enclosed parking structures, and basement and underground parking struc-tures shall comply with this chapter, Section 42.6 42.8 of NFPA 101 and NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures. SUBSTANTIATION: Simply put, the reference was not correct. Section 42.8 Special Provisions for Parking Structures of the NFPA 101-2000 Life Safety Code is the appropriate reference.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The proponent is merely replacing the reference from “Section 42.6” to “Section 42.8.”NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #336)1-347-(25-1.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jonathan Humble, American Iron and Steel InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Section 25-1.1 The construction and protection of new and existing park-ing garages as well as the control of hazards in open parking structures, enclosed parking structures, and basement and underground parking struc-tures shall comply with this chapter, Section 42.6 42.8 of NFPA 101 and NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures. SUBSTANTIATION: Simply put, the reference was not correct. Section 42.8 Special Provisions for Parking Structures of the NFPA 101-2000 Life Safety Code is the appropriate reference.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: This proposal appears to propose the same action as Proposal 1- 346 (Log #288). See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 346(Log #288).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-348-(Chapter 26) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete Chapter 26 Pesticides and Herbicides in its entirety. SUBSTANTIATION: This is already addressed by the new Chapter 34-3.1 based on its hazard classification.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #102)1-349-(Chapter 28) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Rename Chapter 28 to Automobile Refueling. 2. Delete 28-3 Aircraft Fuel Servicing from Chapter 28 and place as a new 10-4 Airports and Heliports. 3. Delete 28-4 Marine Service Stations from Chapter 28 and place as a new 22-4 Marinas, Boatyards and Marine Terminals. 4. Add a new -5 to Chapters 10 and 22 and add a reference to 28-5 for alternate fuels. SUBSTANTIATION: Marine and Aircraft fueling would be better placed in the chapters currently dealing with these subjects. The reference to 28-5 would provide references to alternative fuel sources.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes all refueling should be included in one chapter.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #321)1-350-(Chapter 28) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30A-2000RECOMMENDATION: Update the extracted material from NFPA 30 Automotive and Marine Service Station Code to the 2000 edition entitled Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. SUBSTANTIATION: The present extracted text is taken from the 1996 edition of NFPA 30 and should be updated to the current available edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #223)1-351-(28-2.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 28-2.1 to include: If approved by the authority having jurisdiction mobile fleet fueling at commercial, industrial and government sites shall be conducted in accor-dance with Appendix J. Add Appendix J to include: Mobile Fleet Fueling At Commercial, Industrial and Governmental Sites Section 1- Scope The requirements of Appendix J provide for a reasonable degree of safety while dispensing fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor ve-hicles at commercial, industrial or governmental sites. Sections 2 Definitions Approved Nozzle is a listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with latch-open device designed so that the hose nozzle valve will close automatically in the event the valve is released from a fill opening or upon impact with the ground surface. Fuel Limit Device is a mechanism that is manually preset. Located on a tank vehicle, it provides the capability to limit the quantity of product that can be dispensed, either aggregately or intermittently, without being reset. Mobile Fleet Fueling is the dispensing of motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles. Remote Emergency shut-off Device is the combination of an operator carried signaling device and a mechanism on the tank vehicle. Activation of the operator-signaling device sends a remote signal to the tank vehicle mechanism that causes the fuel flow to cease. Section 3- Permits. 3.1 Permits. A permit is required for the following: 1. To engage in mobile fleet fueling, and 1. For each site upon which mobile fleet fueling operations are to be con-

ducted. Applications for permits shall be accompanied by all information required by the chief. 3.2 Plans. When required by the chief, site permit applications shall be accompanied by plans that depict the site. The site plan shall include prop-erty lines, location of buildings and openings into the buildings, facilities, hazardous materials, parking areas that denote both paved and unpaved areas, storm drain locations, access and egress lanes, lighting, fencing, and the proposed area(s) of fueling showing distances to each of the items noted in Section 3.2. 3.3 Responsibility for Clean Up. The person, firm or corporation respon-sible for an unauthorized discharge shall institute and complete all actions necessary to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge, whether sudden or gradual, at no cost to the jurisdiction. When deemed necessary by the chief, cleanup may be initiated by the fire department or by an au-thorized individual or firm. Costs associated with such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or other person responsible for the unauthor-ized discharge. Section 4 - Site Requirements 4.1 Mobile Fleet Fueling shall be conducted in areas designed to prevent fuel from running into buildings, obstructing exits, blocking access of emergency apparatus, entering water ways, wetlands or unprotected storm drains or coming into contact with ignition sources. 4-2 The fuel-dispensing nozzle shall be at least 15 ft (4572 mm) from all property lines, streets alleys, public ways, building openings and storm drains. Exception: 1. The distance to storm drains can be eliminated if an approved storm drain cover or an approved equivalent is used to prevent any fuel from reaching the drain. 2. The distance to storm drains can be eliminated for drains that direct the intake to approved oil-water separators. 4.3 There shall be a separation of not less than 50 ft (15240 mm) between the tank vehicle and the nearest important building or property lines when dispensing Class I liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the tanks of motor vehicles. Exception: When Class I, liquid fuels are dispensed with equipment utilizing an ap-proved remote emergency shut-off device, the separation shall be not less than 25 ft (7620 mm). 4.4 There shall be a separation of not less than 15 ft (4572 mm) between the tank vehicle and the nearest important building or property lines when dispensing Class II and III liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the tanks of motor vehicles. Section 5 - Personnel Requirements 5-1 Driver/operators shall be trained in the operation of mobile tank vehicle fuel dispensing and shall have training for emergencies that may occur during fuel dispensing or vehicle operations. Driver/operators shall be trained in controlling and mitigating unauthorized discharges. When required by the chief, the mobile fleet fueling provider shall submit in-formation regarding the driver/operator training program content and the parameters used to establish competencies and qualifications. 5.2 Records shall be maintained of current driver/operators training. 5.3 Identification shall be carried by driver/operator that will identify their company and themselves. Permits and a site plan shall be carried in the Mobile Fleet Fueling vehicle or maintained at the site that will validate the transfer of fuel at each location. Section 6 - Vehicle and Equipment Requirements 6.1 Vehicle and equipment used for Mobile Fleet Fueling shall be ap-proved in accordance with DOT requirements, NFPA 385 and the follow-ing: Only approved nozzles and hoses shall be used for Mobile Fleet Fueling. 1. Approved communications having the capability to contact a 911 emer-gency agency shall be readily accessible to the driver/operator in the event of, or during emergency conditions. 2. Provisions shall be maintained on the tank vehicle for controlling and mitigating spills, leaks and unauthorized discharges of at least 5 gallons (18.9 L). Minimum spill kit requirements shall include absorbent pads, wipes, gloves and a 5-gallon (18.9 L) container and equipment needed for proper disposal. 3. Safety interlocks shall prevent the vehicle from being moved while fuel is being dispensed. 4. A minimum of two approved wheel chocks meeting OSHA and DOT Standards shall be carried on each Mobile Fleet Fueling tank vehicle. 5. Tank vehicles shall be maintained in proper repair and free of accumu-lation of grease, oil or other combustible material. 6. Portable fire protection equipment having a minimum rating of 4A: 40B: C shall be provided during fuel dispensing, This requirement may be satisfied with either two 2A: 20B: C extinguishers or a single 4A: 40B: C. 7. Tank vehicles shall comply with all 49 CFR 178 for DOT 406 tankers, and provide documentation. Dot 306 cargo tankers shall be allowed to engage in mobile fueling when documentation indicates compliance with all DOT required retro fit installation for manhole covers has been done. Cargo tankers shall maintain compliance with DOT requirements.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA Exception: 1. Tank vehicles dispensing from tanks or tank compartments not exceed-ing an individual capacity of 500 gallons (1892.7 L). 2. Tank vehicles utilizing an approved remote emergency shut-off device. The driver/operator shall constantly carry the signaling device while dis-pensing fuel. Section 7 - Dispensing Operations 7.1 Driver/operators dispensing fuel from tank vehicles shall be respon-sible for any fuel spill, leak or unauthorized discharge. 7.2 The chief shall be notified immediately when: 1. Any spills, leaks or discharges greater than 5 gallons or not control-lable by the driver/operator. 2. Any quantity of a spill or discharge creates a distinct hazard to life or property. 3. A spill, leak or discharge is required to be reported by federal, state or local regulations. 7.3 Smoking or ignition sources shall not be allowed within 25 ft (7620 mm) of mobile tank vehicle fueling dispensing operations. The prohibited area shall be measured from the point of transfer, the hose that is in use and the tank vehicle. Signage for this provision shall be posted during fuel transfer. 7.4 Vehicles shall be parked in a safe manner in accordance with Appen-dix II-M. Wheels shall be chocked and safety interlocks shall be engaged prior to dispensing fuel. 7.5 Fuel dispensing shall be conducted with distances not greater than 50 ft (15 240 mm) between the nozzle and the tank vehicle. Exception: When fuels are dispensed with equipment utilizing an approved remote emergency shut off device, the distance shall not be greater than 100 ft (30,480 mm). 7.6 Driver/operators shall be constantly in attendance at the nozzle during Mobile Fleet Fueling operations. 7.7 Mobile Fleet Fueling shall be conducted in areas where the general public is not permitted. 7.8 Lighting 1. The fueling site shall have yard lighting capable of providing a 1.0 ft candle of light at all fueling locations. At sites lacking the required light-ing, fueling operations will be restricted to daylight hours. Exception: Fueling may occur if the fueling company cargo tankers have flood lights which provide equivalent generalized yard lighting in the area of the tanker and fueling operations. 2. The operator shall also carry lighting that provides direct illumination at the point of fueling. 7-9 Before dispensing Class I, liquid fuels or dispensing class II or III, liquid fuels when heated above their flashpoint, into the tanks of motor ve-hicles, the vehicles shall be electrically bonded. 7.10 There shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3048 mm) between the tank ve-hicle and the vehicle being fueled. 7.11 Other than during fuel dispensing, tank vehicles shall not be parked, garaged or stored on the same property as the dispensing operations. Exception: Tank vehicles may be parked in areas meeting the requirements for unat-tended parking. SUBSTANTIATION: No substantiation given.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add extract for new mobile fueling text from NFPA 30A.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30A and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. In the NFPA Codes and Standards System, the responsibility for mobile refueling is within the scope of the NFPA 30A Committee. The only action the Fire Prevention Code Committee can take is extract the code language from NFPA 30A.The submitter is encouraged to submit the proposal to the NFPA 30A Com-mittee for consideration.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #322)1-352-(28-2.2.4.6 (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30A-2000 Sections 4.3.5 and 4.3.6.1RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section 28-2.2.4.6 as follows and re-number present Section 28-2.2.4.6 and the subsequent sections accordingly: 28-2.2.4.6 Protected Aboveground Tanks. Protected aboveground tanks shall be listed and shall be tested in accordance with UL 2085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Protected aboveground tanks shall also meet the following requirements: (1) The construction that provides the required fire-resistive protection shall prevent release of liquid, failure of the primary tank, failure of the supporting structure, and impairment of venting for a period of not less than 2 hours and shall limit the increase in temperature of the liquid inside the

tank when tested using the fire exposure specified in UL 2085, Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. (2) Subsection 2.2.5.2.5 of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, shall not be used to reduce the size of the emergency vent. (30A: 4.3.5) (3) All openings shall be located above the maximum liquid level (30A: 4.3.6.1). SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal incorporates Section 4.3.5 of NFPA 30A-2000 on protected (aboveground) tanks, as well as Section 4.3.6.1 which also applies to protected (aboveground) tanks and is not presently covered in the text of NFPA 1 Preprint. Since Section 28-2.2.4.5 of the NFPA 1 Preprint has the extracted requirements for fire resistant tanks from NFPA 30A, we felt it would also be appropriate to incorporate pro-tected (aboveground) tanks which have been added to the 2000 edition of NFPA 30A. The extracted text has been editorially corrected to incorporate the proper terminology for “protected aboveground tanks” and editorially reformatted to fit within the context of Chapter 28 in the NFPA 1 Preprint.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #89)1-353-(28-2.4.1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: W. M. Shaughnessy, Halifax, MARECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 28.2.4.1.1 Dispensing devices at marine service stations shall be permit-ted to be located on open piers, wharves, floating docks, or on shore, or on piers of the solid-fill type, and shall be located apart from other structures so as to provide room for safe ingress and egress of craft to be fueled to and egress from marine craft. (30A:11.4.3) SUBSTANTIATION: the wording “and egress of craft to be fueled.” is not consistent with NFPA 30A 2000 edition at section 11.4.3 which states “to and egress from marine craft” NFPA 30A refers to all craft not just those craft being fueled. this is consistent with NFPA 30A section 11.4.4 which states “Dispensing devices shall be located so that exposure to all other operational marina or pleasure boat berthing area facilities is mini-mized.”COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30A and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 350 (Log #321).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #90)1-354-(28-4.3.1.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: W. M. Shaughnessy, Halifax, MARECOMMENDATION: Revise as follows: 28.4.3.1.1 All piping systems shall be substantially supported and pro-tected against physical damage and stresses arising from impact, settle-ment, vibration, expansion, contraction, and tidal action (30A:10.3.1.1) (30A:11.3.2) SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with NFPA 30A, 2000 edition, section 11.3.2. As written alters the intent of 30A.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30A and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 350 (Log #321).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #91)1-355-(28-4.3.1.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: W. M. Shaughnessy, Halifax, MARECOMMENDATION: Insert new section to replace stricken text: 28.4.3.1.2 Means shall be provided to ensure flexibility of the piping system in event of motion of the pier. Flexible piping shall be of a type designed to withstand the forces and pressures exerted upon the piping. (30A:11.3.3) SUBSTANTIATION: An important component of marine fuel piping system installation. Consistency with NFPA 30A 2000 Section 11.3.3.3.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle

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(Log #92)1-356-(28-4.3.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: W. M. Shaughnessy, Halifax, MARECOMMENDATION: Insert new section to replace stricken text: 28.4.3.2 Where dispensing is from a floating structure or pier, oil-resis-tant flexible hose shall be permitted to be used between shore piping and the piping on the floating structure or pier and between separate sections of the floating structure to accommodate changes in water level or shoreline, provided that the hose is either resistant to or shielded from damage by fire. (30A:5.2.1 Exception 1) SUBSTANTIATION: An important component of marine fuel piping sys-tem installation that is more restrictive than Chapter 3, NFPA 30. This re-vised text is consistent with NFPA 30A 2000 section 5.2.1 Exception No. 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 30A and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. See Committee Action on Proposal 1-350 (Log #321).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #103)1-357-(28-5) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete 28-5.1 and replace with the following:

Chapter XX Compressed Gas

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems x-1 General. x-1.1 The design and installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) engine fuel systems on vehicles of all types shall comply with this section and NFPA 52, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code, including the following: (a) Original equipment manufacturers (b) Vehicle converters (c) Vehicle fueling (dispensing) systems x-2 Approval. x-2.1 The following systems and system components shall be listed or ap-proved: (a) Pressure relief devices, including pressure relief valves (b) Pressure gauges (c) Pressure regulators (d) Valves (e) Hose and hose connections (f) Vehicle fueling connections (g) Engine fuel systems (h) Electrical equipment related to CNG systems Exception: Vehicles certified by the manufacturer to be in compliance with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (52:2-3.1) x-3 Design and Marking. x-3.1 The container shall be designed for CNG service and shall be perma-nently marked “CNG” by the manufacturer. (52:2-4.2) x-4 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. x-4.1 Cylinders shall be manufactured, inspected, marked, tested, re-tested, equipped, and used in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or Canada Transport (TC) regulations, exemptions, or special permits or with ANSI/IAS NGV2, Basic Requirements for Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fuel Containers, specifically for CNG service. (52:2-4.4) x-4.1.1 Where a vehicle is involved in an accident or fire causing damage to the CNG container, or if the container is subjected to a pressure greater than 125 percent of service pressure, the CNG container shall be replaced or removed, inspected, and re-tested in accordance with the document under which it was originally manufactured before being returned to service. (52:3-12.4) x-4.1.2 Where a vehicle is involved in an accident or fire causing damage to any part of the CNG fuel system, the system shall be repaired and re-tested (see NFPA 52 Section 3-13) before being returned to service. (52:3-12.5) x-4.1.3 Piping, tubing and hose, and hose assemblies shall be leak tested af-ter assembly to prove them free from leaks at a pressure equal to at least the normal service pressure of that portion of the system. (52:4-10.1) x-4.1.4 Pressure relief valves shall be tested at least every 5 years. (52:4-

10.2) x-4.2 Notification. x-4.2.1 Where systems are served by a gas utility, the utility shall be noti-fied of all CNG installations. (52:4-3.1) x-4.3 Physical Protection.x-4.3.1 Equipment related to a compression, storage, or dispensing installa-tion shall be protected to minimize the possibilities of physical damage and vandalism. (52:4-3.2) x-4.4 CNG storage containers charged with CNG not connected for use shall be located outdoors. (52: 4-4.2.1) x-4.5 A facility in which CNG compression, storage, and dispensing equip-ment are sheltered by an enclosure that is constructed of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and that has at least one side predominantly open and a roof designed for ventilation and dispersal of escaped gas shall be considered to be located outdoors. (52:4-4.2.2) x.4.6 Compression, storage, and dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be above ground, shall not be beneath electric power lines or where exposed by their failure, and shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3.0 m) from the nearest important building or line of adjoining property that can be built upon or from any source of ignition. (52:4-4.2.3) x-4.7 Compression, storage, and dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be not less than 10 ft (3.0 m) from the nearest public street or sidewalk line and at least 50 ft (15 m) from the nearest rail of any railroad main track. (52:4-4.2.4) x-4.8 A clear space of at least 3 ft (1 m) shall be provided for access to all valves and fittings of multiple groups of containers. (52:4-4.2.5) x-4.9 Readily ignitable material shall not be permitted within 10 ft (3.0 m) of any stationary container. (52: 4-4.2.6) x-4.10 The minimum separation between containers and aboveground tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids shall be 20 ft (6.1 m). (52: 4-4.2.7) x-4.11 During outdoor fueling operations, the point of transfer (see defini-tion) shall be located at least 10 ft (3.0 m) from any important building, mobile home, public sidewalk, highway, street, or road and at least 3 ft (1 m) from storage containers. Exception: The point of transfer shall be permitted to be located at a lesser distance from buildings or walls constructed of concrete or masonry materi-als or of other material having a fire resistance rating of at least 2 hours, but at least 10 ft (3.0 m) from any building openings. (52: 4-4.2.8) x-5 Limits of Storage in Buildings. x-5.1 Storage shall be limited to not more than 10,000 SCF (283 m3) of natural gas in each building or room.Exception: CNG stored in vehicle-mounted fuel supply containers. (52: 4-4.3.2) x-6 Deflagration Venting. x-6.1 Deflagration (explosion) venting shall be provided in exterior walls or roof only. Vents shall be permitted to consist of any one or any combination of the following: (a) Walls of light material (b) Lightly fastened hatch covers (c) Lightly fastened, outward opening doors in exterior walls (d) Lightly fastened walls or roofsWhere applicable, snow loads shall be considered. (52:4-4.3.3) x-7 Ventilation. x-7.1 Indoor locations shall be ventilated utilizing air supply inlets and exhaust outlets arranged to provide uniform air movement to the extent prac-tical. Inlets shall be uniformly arranged on exterior walls near floor level. Outlets shall be located at the high point of the room in exterior walls or the roof. (a) Ventilation shall be by a continuous mechanical ventilation system or by a mechanical ventilation system activated by a continuously monitoring natural gas detection system where a gas concentration of not more than one-fifth of the lower flammable limit is present. In either case, the system shall shut down the fueling system in the event of failure of the ventilation system. (b) * The ventilation rate shall be at least 1 ft3/min·12 ft3 (1 m3/min·12 m3) of room volume. (c) A ventilation system for a room within or attached to another building shall be separate from any ventilation system for the other building. (52:4-4.3.5) x-7.1.1 Where installed, a gas detection system shall be equipped to sound an alarm and visually indicate when a maximum of one-fifth of the lower flammable limit is reached. (52:4-4.3.6) x-7.2 Reactivation of the fueling system shall be by manual restart and shall be conducted by trained personnel. (52:4-4.3.7) x-7.3 Installation of Containers and Container Appurtenances (Other Than Pressure Relief Devices). x-7.4 Storage containers shall be installed above ground on stable, noncom-bustible foundations or in vaults with ventilation and drainage. Horizontal containers shall have no more than two points of support longitudinally. Where flooding can occur, each container shall be securely anchored to pre-vent floating. (52:4-5.1) x-7.5 Containers shall be protected by painting or other equivalent means where necessary to inhibit corrosion. Horizontally installed containers shall not be in direct contact with each other. Exception: Composite containers shall not be painted without prior permis-

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAsion from the container manufacturer. (52:4-5.2) x-7.6 Means shall be provided to prevent the flow or accumulation of flam-mable or combustible liquids under containers, such as by grading, pads, or diversion curbs. (52:4-5.3) x-8 Installation of Emergency Shutdown Equipment. x-8.1 A manually operated container valve shall be provided for each DOT or TC storage cylinder. Each group of ASME storage vessels up to a maxi-mum combined capacity of 10,000 SCF (283 m3) shall be provided with a manually operated shutoff valve. (52:4-11.1) x-8.1.1 An emergency manual shutdown device shall be provided at the dispensing area and also at a location remote from the dispensing area. This device, when activated, shall shut off the power supply and gas supply to the compressor and the dispenser. Emergency shutdown devices shall be distinctly marked for easy recogni-tion with a permanently affixed legible sign. (52:4-11.6) x-8.1.2 Breakaway protection shall be provided in a manner that, in the event of a pullaway, natural gas ceases to flow at any separation. (52: 4-11.7) x-8.1.3 A breakaway device shall be installed at every dispensing point. Such a device shall be arranged to separate using a force not greater than 150 lb (68 kg) when applied in any horizontal direction. (52: 4-11.8) x-8.1.4 A self-closing valve shall be provided on the inlet of the compressor that shuts off the gas supply to the compressor when one of the following occurs: (a) An emergency shutdown device is activated. (b) A power failure occurs. (c)The power to the compressor is switched to the off position. (52:4-11.12) x-8.2 The transfer of CNG into a fuel supply container shall be performed in accordance with instructions posted at the dispensing station. (52:4-14.4) x-8.3 Where CNG is being transferred to or from a motor vehicle, the en-gine shall be turned off. (52:4-14.5) x-8.4 A warning sign with the words “STOP MOTOR, NO SMOKING, FLAMMABLE GAS” shall be posted at dispensing station and compressor areas. The location of signs shall be determined by local conditions, but the lettering shall be large enough to be visible and legible from each point of transfer. (52: 4-14.10) x-9 Fire Protection. x-9.1 A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C shall be provided at the dispensing area. (52: 4-15) x-10 Maintenance. x-10.1 Containers and their appurtenances, piping systems, compression equipment, controls, and devices shall be maintained in proper operating condition. (52: 4-16.1) x-10.1.1 After the original installation, vehicle fueling hoses shall be exam-ined visually at such intervals as are necessary to ensure that they are safe for use. Hose shall be tested for leaks per manufacturer’s requirements, but at least annually, and any unsafe leakage shall be reason for rejection. (52: 4-16.2)SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal updates the requirements in this sec-tion based on the referenced standards.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-358 (Log CP# 20).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP20)1-358-(28.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Redesignate existing text in Chapter 33 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to become section 28.5 with the heading of “Alter-nate Fuels” to read:28-5 Alternate Fuels.28-5.1 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems. The design and installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) engine fuel sys-tems on vehicles of all types shall comply with this section and NFPA 52, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code, including the following:(a) Original equipment manufacturers(b) Vehicle converters(c) Vehicle fueling (dispensing) systems28-5.2 Approval. The following systems and system components shall be listed or approved:(a) Pressure relief devices, including pressure relief valves(b) Pressure gauges(c) Pressure regulators(d) Valves(e) Hose and hose connections(f) Vehicle fueling connections(g) Engine fuel systems(h) Electrical equipment related to CNG systems

Exception: Vehicles certified by the manufacturer to be in compliance with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (52:2-3.1)28-5.3 Design and Marking. The container shall be designed for CNG service and shall be permanently marked “CNG” by the manufacturer. (52:2-4.2)28-5.4 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance.28-5.4.1 Cylinders shall be manufactured, inspected, marked, tested, re-tested, equipped, and used in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or Canada Transport (TC) regulations, exemptions, or special permits or with ANSI/IAS NGV2, Basic Requirements for Com-pressed Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fuel Containers, specifically for CNG service. (52:2-4.4)28-5.4.1.1 Where a vehicle is involved in an accident or fire causing dam-age to the CNG container, or if the container is subjected to a pressure greater than 125 percent of service pressure, the CNG container shall be replaced or removed, inspected, and re-tested in accordance with the docu-ment under which it was originally manufactured before being returned to service. (52:3-12.4)28-5.4.1.2 Where a vehicle is involved in an accident or fire causing dam-age to any part of the CNG fuel system, the system shall be repaired and re-tested (see NFPA 52 Section 3-13) before being returned to service. (52:3-12.5)28-5.4.1.3 Piping, tubing and hose, and hose assemblies shall be leak tested after assembly to prove them free from leaks at a pressure equal to at least the normal service pressure of that portion of the system. (52:4-10.1)28-5.4.1.4 Pressure relief valves shall be tested at least every 5 years. (52:4-10.2)28-5.4.2 Notification. Where systems are served by a gas utility, the utility shall be notified of all CNG installations. (52:4-3.1)28-5.4.3 Physical Protection. Equipment related to a compression, storage, or dispensing installation shall be protected to minimize the possibilities of physical damage and vandalism. (52:4-3.2)28-5.4.4 CNG storage containers charged with CNG not connected for use shall be located outdoors. (52: 4-4.2.1)28-5.4.5 A facility in which CNG compression, storage, and dispensing equipment are sheltered by an enclosure that is constructed of noncombusti-ble or limited-combustible materials and that has at least one side predomi-nantly open and a roof designed for ventilation and dispersal of escaped gas shall be considered to be located outdoors. (52:4-4.2.2)28-5.4.6 Compression, storage, and dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be above ground, shall not be beneath electric power lines or where exposed by their failure, and shall be a minimum of 10 ft (3.0 m) from the nearest important building or line of adjoining property that can be built upon or from any source of ignition. (52:4-4.2.3)28-5.4.7 Compression, storage, and dispensing equipment located outdoors shall be not less than 10 ft (3.0 m) from the nearest public street or sidewalk line and at least 50 ft (15 m) from the nearest rail of any railroad main track. (52:4-4.2.4)28-5.4.8 A clear space of at least 3 ft (1 m) shall be provided for access to all valves and fittings of multiple groups of containers. (52:4-4.2.5)28-5.4.9 Readily ignitable material shall not be permitted within 10 ft (3.0 m) of any stationary container. (52: 4-4.2.6)28-5.4.10 The minimum separation between containers and aboveground tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids shall be 20 ft (6.1 m). (52: 4-4.2.7)28-5.4.11 During outdoor fueling operations, the point of transfer (see defi-nition) shall be located at least 10 ft (3.0 m) from any important building, mobile home, public sidewalk, highway, street, or road and at least 3 ft (1 m) from storage containers. Exception: The point of transfer shall be permitted to be located at a lesser distance from buildings or walls constructed of concrete or masonry mate-rials or of other material having a fire resistance rating of at least 2 hours, but at least 10 ft (3.0 m) from any building openings. (52: 4-4.2.8)28-5.5 Limits of Storage in Buildings. Storage shall be limited to not more than 10,000 SCF (283 m3) of natural gas in each building or room.Exception: CNG stored in vehicle-mounted fuel supply containers. (52: 4-4.3.2)28-5.6* Deflagration Venting. Deflagration (explosion) venting shall be provided in exterior walls or roof only. Vents shall be permitted to consist of any one or any combination of the following:(a) Walls of light material(b) Lightly fastened hatch covers(c) Lightly fastened, outward opening doors in exterior walls(d) Lightly fastened walls or roofsWhere applicable, snow loads shall be considered. (52:4-4.3.3)28-5.7 Ventilation.28-5.7.1 Indoor locations shall be ventilated utilizing air supply inlets and exhaust outlets arranged to provide uniform air movement to the extent practical. Inlets shall be uniformly arranged on exterior walls near floor level. Outlets shall be located at the high point of the room in exterior walls or the roof.(a) Ventilation shall be by a continuous mechanical ventilation system or by a mechanical ventilation system activated by a continuously monitoring natural gas detection system where a gas concentration of not more than one-fifth of the lower flammable limit is present. 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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAthe system shall shut down the fueling system in the event of failure of the ventilation system.(b)* The ventilation rate shall be at least 1 ft3/min·12 ft3 (1 m3/min·12 m3) of room volume.(c) A ventilation system for a room within or attached to another building shall be separate from any ventilation system for the other build-ing. (52:4-4.3.5)28-5.7.1.1 Where installed, a gas detection system shall be equipped to sound an alarm and visually indicate when a maximum of one-fifth of the lower flammable limit is reached. (52:4-4.3.6)28-5.7.2 Reactivation of the fueling system shall be by manual restart and shall be conducted by trained personnel. (52:4-4.3.7)28-5.7.3 Installation of Containers and Container Appurtenances (Other Than Pressure Relief Devices).28-5.7.3.1 Storage containers shall be installed above ground on stable, noncombustible foundations or in vaults with ventilation and drainage. Horizontal containers shall have no more than two points of support lon-gitudinally. Where flooding can occur, each container shall be securely anchored to prevent floating. (52:4-5.1)28-5.7.3.2 Containers shall be protected by painting or other equivalent means where necessary to inhibit corrosion. Horizontally installed contain-ers shall not be in direct contact with each other.Exception: Composite containers shall not be painted without prior per-mission from the container manufacturer. (52:4-5.2)28-5.7.3.3 Means shall be provided to prevent the flow or accumulation of flammable or combustible liquids under containers, such as by grading, pads, or diversion curbs. (52:4-5.3)28-5.8 Installation of Emergency Shutdown Equipment.28-5.8.1 A manually operated container valve shall be provided for each DOT or TC storage cylinder. Each group of ASME storage vessels up to a maximum combined capacity of 10,000 SCF (283 m3) shall be provided with a manually operated shutoff valve. (52:4-11.1)28-5.8.1.1 An emergency manual shutdown device shall be provided at the dispensing area and also at a location remote from the dispensing area. This device, when activated, shall shut off the power supply and gas supply to the compressor and the dispenser.Emergency shutdown devices shall be distinctly marked for easy recogni-tion with a permanently affixed legible sign. (52:4-11.6)28-5.8.1.2 Breakaway protection shall be provided in a manner that, in the event of a pullaway, natural gas ceases to flow at any separation. (52: 4-11.7)28-5.8.1.3 A breakaway device shall be installed at every dispensing point. Such a device shall be arranged to separate using a force not greater than 150 lb (68 kg) when applied in any horizontal direction. (52: 4-11.8)28-5.8.1.4 A self-closing valve shall be provided on the inlet of the com-pressor that shuts off the gas supply to the compressor when one of the fol-lowing occurs:(a) An emergency shutdown device is activated.(b) A power failure occurs.(c) The power to the compressor is switched to the off position. (52:4-11.12)28-5.8.2 The transfer of CNG into a fuel supply container shall be per-formed in accordance with instructions posted at the dispensing station. (52:4-14.4)28-5.8.3 Where CNG is being transferred to or from a motor vehicle, the engine shall be turned off. (52:4-14.5)28-5.8.4 A warning sign with the words “STOP MOTOR, NO SMOKING, FLAMMABLE GAS” shall be posted at dispensing station and compressor areas. The location of signs shall be determined by local conditions, but the lettering shall be large enough to be visible and legible from each point of transfer. (52: 4-14.10)28-5.9 Fire Protection. A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C shall be provided at the dispensing area. (52: 4-15)28-5.10 Maintenance.28-5.10.1 Containers and their appurtenances, piping systems, compression equipment, controls, and devices shall be maintained in proper operating condition. (52: 4-16.1)28-5.10.1.1 After the original installation, vehicle fueling hoses shall be examined visually at such intervals as are necessary to ensure that they are safe for use. Hose shall be tested for leaks per manufacturer’s requirements, but at least annually, and any unsafe leakage shall be reason for rejection. (52: 4-16.2) 2. Chapter 33 shall remain as “Reserved.” SUBSTANTIATION: It is the Committee’s intent to extract relavent material from NFPA 55 as published in its ROP (F02) and to introduce this material at the comment stage. The Committee has established a Task Group to prepare a comment for submittal.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #139)1-359-(28-5.1.13) : Reject SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Important building, mobile home, gas accumulating overhangs, public sidewalks SUBSTANTIATION: The addition of this wording takes into any accu-mulating overhangs in which natural gas may pool in quantities sufficient for ignition.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The text is extracted from NFPA 52 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. The submitter is encouraged to submit the proposal to the NFPA 52 Committee for consideration.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #140)1-360-(28-5.1.17) : Reject SUBMITTER: William Middlemiss, Department of Fire Services, Office of the State Fire MarshalRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Gas Detection. Where installed required a gas detection system. SUBSTANTIATION: This change will addresses the limits to be set on detection equipment as required by AHJ’s.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT:The text is extracted from NFPA 52 and the Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text. The submitter is encouraged to submit the proposal to the NFPA 52 Committee for consideration.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP16)1-361-(29-6.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Add a new section 29-6.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 29-6.2 A permit shall be required in accordance with Section 1-16. 2. Renumber the existing 29-6.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint as 29-6.3. 3. Add a permit requirement 1-16(16)(x) for asbestos removal. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee added a permit requirement in Sec-tion 1-16 that will call attention to the requirements for asbestos removal.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #311)1-362-(31-1.5.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add an asterisk after the Section number 31-1.5.5 and add a new Section A-31-1.5.5 to Annex A to read as follows: A-31-1.5.5 It should be noted that although Section 9-2.5 of NFPA 102 prohibits fireworks in any tent or temporary membrane structure, the intent is to prohibit the use, discharge, or ignition of fireworks within the tent or temporary membrane structure since unauthorized open flames are also prohibited in the same section. Consumer fireworks in and of themselves do not pose an unusual fire hazard when stored or placed on display for retail sales within a tent or temporary membrane structure unless they are actually ignited or discharged. Chapter 7 in NFPA 1124 contains several provisions that specifically deal with how fireworks can be safely displayed or stored in tents or temporary membrane structures for the purpose of sell-ing them at retail. Those requirements are an effort to minimize the fire hazard associated with such fireworks. (1124:A.7.8.1.1) SUBSTANTIATION: This Annex A material is provided to address the potential dilemma that results in the adoption of NFPA 102 and the adop-tion of NFPA 1124-2002 regarding the use of tents for the retail sales of consumer fireworks. Unfortunately, NFPA 102 has not been revised since 1995. In fact, it was proposed to be withdrawn in 1999 but due to objec-tions raised by the membership and supported by the NFPA Standards Council, NFPA 102 was retained as a standard.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA As indicated in the proposed new text of Annex A of NFPA 1 in this proposal, Section 9-2.5 of NFPA 102 does not allow fireworks in tents or temporary membrane structures. However, we believe the true intent is to prohibit their use, discharge, or ignition within the tent or temporary membrane structure. This would be consistent with other text in the same section which prohibits unauthorized open flames in these same structures. Furthermore, explosives are not specifically prohibited in tents or tempo-rary membrane structures which would obviously be more of a hazard than consumer fireworks. This explanatory material is also proposed for inclusion in Annex A of NFPA 1124-2002 with the creation of the new Chapter 7 which recognizes the use of tents and temporary membrane structures for the retail sales of consumer fireworks. Chapter 7 contains the appropriate regulations to maintain a reasonable level of fire and life safety in those facilities. The NFPA Pyrotechnics Technical Committee believes that consumer fireworks can be safely sold at retail within tents and temporary membrane struc-tures without directly violating the requirements of Section 9-2.5 of NFPA 102 which is also referenced in NFPA 1124-2002. That is the reason for this explanatory material which should give guidance to the users of the code and authorities having jurisdiction as how to address this potential dilemma.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees with the submit-ter that the provisions need to be coordinated with NFPA 1124-2002. The submitter is encouraged to submit the appropriate provisions regarding the retail sales of consumer fireworks as NFPA 1124 finalizes those require-ments.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #CP19)1-363-(31-3.1.4.1 and 31-3.1.4.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Delete existing Section 31-3.1.4.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint without substitution. 2. Delete the existing second sentence of 31-3.1.4.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. SUBSTANTIATION: 1. Section 31-3.1.4.1 is adequately addressed by other Sections of the Code. 2. The second sentence of 31-3.1.4.2 conflicts with 31-3.1.1.1 that is ex-tracted from NFPA 102.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #100)1-364-(Chapter 33) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete Chapter 33 and replace with the enclosed file. Chapter 33 Compressed Gases

33-1 General Provisions 33-1.1 Scope. Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in com-pressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be in accordance with Chapter 19, including those gases regulated elsewhere in this code. Par-tially full compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks containing residual gases shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required. Exception: 1. For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing a specific material excesses, that NFPA Standard shall apply. 2. Gases within approved refrigeration systems complying with the Mechanical Code are not regulated by Chapter 19. See Chapter 23, Refrigeration Systems. 33.1.2 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. 33.1.3 Containers, Cylinders and Tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be in accordance with this Section. Compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks which are not designed for refillable use shall not be refilled after use of the original contents. 33.1.4 Marking. 33.1.4.1 General. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be marked in accordance with nationally recognized standards. 33.1.4.2 Hazard Identification. Hazard identification signs shall be placed at all entrances to locations where compressed gases are produced, stored, used, or handled.

Exception: The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive this requirement where consistent with safety. 33.1.4.3 Signs Signage shall be handled in the following manner: (a) Signs shall not be obscured or removed. Signs shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols. (b) Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 20 ft (6.1 m) shall be provided in areas where toxic, flammable, oxidizing, or pyrophoric gases are produced, handled, stored, or used. 33.1.4.4 Stationary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Sta-tionary compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be marked in accordance with NFPA 704. Markings shall be visible from any direction of approach. 33.1.4.5 Piping systems. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the content’s name and include a direction of flow arrow. Markings shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor or ceiling penetrations; at each change of direction; and at a minimum of every 20 feet (6096 mm) or fraction thereof throughout the piping run. Exception: Piping which could carry more than one gas at various times shall have appropriate signs or markings posted at the manifold along the piping and at each point of use to provide clear identification and warning. 33.1.6 Security. 33.1.6.1 General. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be secured against accidental dislodgement and against access by unau-thorized personnel in accordance with this Section. 33.1.6.2 Security of areas. The storage, use and handling of compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall be safeguarded in accordance with Section 34-1.12. 33.1.6.3 Physical protection. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems which could be exposed to physical damage shall be protected. Guard posts or other means shall be provided to protect compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems indoors and outdoors from vehicular damage. When such guards are provided, see Section 34-1.13 for design criteria. 33.1.6.4 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Com-pressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be by one of the following methods: Exception: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks in the process of examination, filling, transport or servicing. 1. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks to a fixed object with one or more restraints. 2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks. 3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at container filling or servicing facilities or in seller’s warehouses not accessible to the public. Nesting shall be allowed provided the nested containers, cylinders or tanks, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress. 4. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks to or within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use. 33.1.7 Valve Protection Caps Where compressed gas cylinders are designed to accept valve protective caps, the user shall keep such caps on compressed gas cylinders at all times except when being filled or connected for use. 33.1.7.1 Valve Outlet Caps or Plugs. Where gastight valve outlet caps or plugs are provided, the user shall keep such devices on the valve outlet at all times except when compressed gas cylinders are being filled or connected for use. 33.1.8 Separation from Hazardous Conditions. 33.1.8.1 General. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks and systems in storage or use shall be separated from materials and conditions which present exposure hazards to or from each other. Compressed gas con-tainers, cylinders, tanks and systems in storage or use shall be separated in accordance with this Section.

33.1.8.2 Incompatible materials. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be separated from each other based on the hazard class of their contents. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be separated from incompatible materials in accordance with Section 34-1.18. 33.1.8.3 Combustible waste, vegetation and similar materials. Combustible waste, vegetation and similar materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems. An unpierced noncombustible barrier extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the front and rear of the area of storage or use is allowed in lieu of such distance. 33.1.8.4 Ledges, platforms and elevators. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall not be placed near elevators, unprotected platform ledges or other areas where falling would re-sult in compressed gas contain-ers, cylinders or tanks being allowed to drop distances exceeding one half the height of the container, cylinder or tank. 33.1.8.5 Temperature extremes. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, whether full or partially full, shall not be exposed to artificially created high temperatures exceeding 1250F(51.70C) or subambient (low) tempera-tures unless designed for use under the exposed conditions. 33.1.8.6 Falling objects. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be placed in areas where they are likely to be damaged by falling objects.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 33.1.8.7 Heating. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, whether full or partially full, shall not be heated by devices which could raise the sur-face temperature of the container, cylinder or tank to above 1250F(51.70C). Heating devices shall be in accordance with the Mechanical and Electri-cal codes. Approved heating methods involving temperatures of less than 1250F(51.70C) are allowed to be used by trained personnel. Devices designed to maintain individual compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks at con-stant temperature shall be approved and shall be designed to be fail safe. 33.1.8.8 Ignition Source Control. Smoking or open flames shall not be permitted within 20 ft (6.1 m) of any area where flammable, oxidizing, pyrophoric, or toxic compressed gases are stored. Where ignition of a flam-mable gas by static electricity is possible, means shall be provided to prevent a static discharge. 33.1.8.9 Exposure to chemicals. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be exposed to corrosive chemicals or fumes which could damage containers, cylinders, tanks, valves or valve-protective caps. 33.1.9 Electrical Wiring and Equipment Electrical equipment and wiring in areas where flammable gases are produced, stored, handled, or used shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 70, National Electri-cal Code®. Compressed gas cylinders shall not be placed where they could become a part of an electrical circuit. 33.1.10 Service and Repair. Service, repair, modification or removal of valves, pressure-relief devices or other compressed gas container, cylinder or tank appurtenances shall be performed by trained personnel in accordance with nationally recognized standards. 33.1.11 Unauthorized Use. Compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall not be used for any purpose other than to serve as a vessel for containing the product which it is designed to contain. 33.1.12 Cylinders Exposed to Fire. Compressed gas cylinders exposed to fire shall not be used until they are requalified in accordance with the pres-sure vessel code under which they were manufactured. Containers, cylinders and tanks so removed shall be handled by approved qualified persons. 33.1.13 Leaks, Damage or Corrosion. Leaking, damaged or corroded com-pressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be removed from service. Leaking, damaged or corroded compressed gas systems shall be replaced or repaired in accordance with the following: 1. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks which have been re-moved from service shall be handled in an approved manner. 2. Compressed gas systems which are determined to be leaking, damaged or corroded shall be repaired to a serviceable condition or removed from service. 33.1.14 Surface of Unprotected Storage or Use Areas. Unless otherwise specified, compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks are allowed to be stored or used without being placed under overhead cover. (See Section 33-1.15) To prevent bottom corrosion, containers, cylinders and tanks shall be protected from direct contact with soil or unimproved surfaces. The surface of the area on which the containers are placed shall be graded to prevent ac-cumulation of water. Floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. Shelves used for the storage of cylinders shall be of noncombustible construction and designed to support the weight of the cylinders stored. 33.1.15 Overhead Cover Storage areas shall be permitted to be covered with canopies of noncombustible construction. 33.1.16 Use of compressed gas for inflation. Inflatable equipment, devices or balloons shall only be pressurized or filled with compressed air or inert gases. 33.2 STORAGE and USE 33.2.1 General. 33.2.1.1 Applicability. The storage and use of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be in accordance with this Section. 33.2.1.2 Upright storage and use. Liquefied gas compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks, except those designed for use in a horizontal position, and all compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks containing nonlique-fied gases shall be stored and used in a “valve end up” upright position. An upright position shall include conditions where the container, cylinder or tank axis is inclined as much as 45 degrees from the vertical. Exception: 1. Compressed gas containers with a water volume less than 1.3 gallons (5 L) are allowed to be stored in a horizontal position. 2. Cylinders, containers and tanks containing nonflammable gases or cylinders, containers and tanks containing nonliquefied flammable gases, which have been secured to a pallet for transportation purposes. 33.3.1.2 Compressed gas systems. Compressed gas systems shall be suit-able for the use intended and shall be designed by persons competent in such design. Where nationally recognized good practices or standards have been established for the process employed, such practices and standards shall be followed. Compressed gas equipment, machinery and processes shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.4.4. 33.3.1.3 Controls. Compressed gas system controls shall be designed to pre-vent materials from entering or leaving process or reaction systems at other than the intended time, rate or path. Automatic controls shall be designed to be fail safe.

33.3.1.4 Piping systems. Piping, including tubing, valves, fittings and pres-sure regulators, shall be in accordance with Sections 33-2, 33-5 and 34-1.4.3. Piping, tubing, pressure regulators, valves and other apparatus shall be kept gas-tight to prevent leakage. 33.3.1.5 Valves. Valves utilized on compressed gas systems shall be suitable for the use intended and shall be accessible. Valve handles or operators for required shutoff valves shall not be removed or otherwise altered to prevent access. 33.3.1.6 Venting. Venting of gases shall be directed to an approved location. Venting shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code. 33.3.1.8 Transfer. Transfer of gases between containers, cylinders and tanks shall be performed by qualified personnel using equipment and operat-ing procedures in accordance with nationally recognized standards. 33.4 Material-specific Regulations. 33.4.1 Indoor storage and use. Indoor storage and use of compressed gases shall be in accordance with the material-specific provisions of Chapter 34. 33.4.2 Exterior storage and use. Exterior storage and use of compressed gases shall be in accordance with the material-specific provisions of Chapter 34. 33.4.2.1 Separation. Distances from property lines, buildings and exposures shall be in accordance with the material-specific provisions of Chapter 34. 33.5 Handling. 33.5.1 Application. The handling of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be in accordance with this Section. 33.5.2 Carts and trucks. Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be moved using an approved method. Where containers, cylinders or tanks are moved by hand cart, hand truck or other mobile device, such carts, trucks or de-vices shall be designed for the secure movement of containers, cylinders or tanks. Carts and trucks utilized for transport of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks within buildings shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.20.3. Carts and trucks utilized for transport of compressed gas contain-ers, cylinders and tanks exterior to buildings shall be designed so that the containers, cylinders and tanks will be secured against dropping or otherwise striking violently against each other or other surfaces. 33.5.3 Lifting devices. Ropes, chains or slings shall not be used to suspend compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks unless provisions at time of manufacture have been made on the container, cylinder or tank for appropri-ate lifting attachments, such as lugs. 33.6 MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS 33.6.1 General. Compressed gases at hospitals and similar facilities in-tended for inhalation or sedation including, but not limited to, analgesia systems for dentistry, podiatry, veterinary and similar uses shall be in accor-dance with this Section in addition to other requirements of Chapter 19. 33.6.1.1 Medical gas systems. Medical gas systems including, but not lim-ited to, distribution piping, supply manifolds, connections, pressure regula-tors, and relief devices and valves, shall be in accordance with NFPA 99 and the general provisions of Chapter 19. 33.6.2 Supply Location. 33.6.2.1 Interior supply location. 33.6.2.1.1 General. Medical gases shall be stored in areas dedicated to the storage of such gases without other storage or uses. When containers of medical gases in quantities greater than the permit amount are located inside buildings, they shall be in a one-hour exterior room, a one-hour interior room or a gas cabinet in accordance with this Section. 33.6.2.1.2 One-hour exterior rooms. A one-hour exterior room shall be a room or enclosure separated from the rest of the building by not less than one-hour-rated fire-resistive construction. Openings between the room or enclosure and interior spaces shall be self-closing smoke and draft-control assemblies having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour. Rooms shall have at least one exterior wall which is provided with at least two vents. Each vent shall not be less than 36 square inches (0.023 m 2 ) in area. One vent shall be within 6 inches (152.4 mm) of the floor and one shall be within 6 inches (152.4 mm) of the ceiling. Containers of medical gases shall be provided with at least one fire sprinkler to provide container cooling in case of fire. 33.6.2.1.3 One-hour interior room. When an exterior wall cannot be pro-vided for the room, automatic sprinklers shall be installed within the room. The room shall be exhausted through a duct to the exterior. Makeup air to the room shall be taken from the exterior. Both separate air streams shall be enclosed in a one-hour-rated shaft enclosure from the room to the exterior. Approved mechanical ventilation shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Code and provided at a minimum rate of 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 L/s per m 2 ) of the area of the room. 33.6.2.1.4 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall be in accordance with the fol-lowing: 1. Operated at a negative pressure in relation to surrounding area, 2. Provided with self-closing limited-access ports or noncombustible win-dows to give access to equipment controls. The average velocity of ventila-tion at the face of access ports or windows shall not be less than 200 feet per minute (61 m/min.) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (45.7 m/min.) at any point of the access port or window, 3. Connected to an exhaust system, 4. Provided with a self-closing door, 5. Constructed of not less than 0.097-inch (2.46 mm) (12 gage) steel, and 6. Internally sprinklered.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 33.6.2.2 Exterior supply locations. Oxidizer medical gas systems located on the exterior of a building with quantities greater than the permit amount shall be located in accordance with Section 34-4.SUBSTANTIATION: The current language in Chapter 33 of the preprint was the wrong chapter. The proposal includes the correct wording.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this pro-posal would conflict with NFPA 55. Extract this material from NFPA 55, Chapters 4 & 7 to address this subject for compressed gases. See Com-mittee Action on Proposal 1- 80 (Log# CP20) and Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-365 (Log#289).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: ERICKSON: While I agree with the action to move this to Chapter 34, I am very concerned that the old Chapter 33 material, which was included in the ROP, may appear elsewhere in the Code. It is my belief that the com-pressed gas portion of NFPA 1 was going to reference NFPA 55 and NFPA 99 and have no additional language incorporated. I don’t find this docu-mented anywhere in the committee actions or in the minutes of the meeting.

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(Log #289)1-365-(Chapter 33 Title only) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Larry Fluer, Fluer, Inc./Rep. Compressed Gas AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Chapter 33 Compressed Natural Gas Fuel SystemsSUBSTANTIATION: The title of the chapter is misleading. The scope of the chapter limits content to compressed natural gas fuel systems. The title should be revised to reflect the content accordingly.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 358 (Log #CP20).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: ERICKSON: See my Comment on Affirmative on Proposal 1-364 (Log #100).

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(Log #131)1-366-(Chapter 34) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the term “exempt amount” and replace with “maximum allowable quantities per control area” in the entire chapter. SUBSTANTIATION: The term exempt amounts is not used in the chapter except for a few places. It should be replaced with the term “maximum al-lowable quantities per control area”.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #121)1-367-(34-1.1 to 34-1.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 34-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 34-1.1 Applicability 34-1.1.1 General. This Chapter shall apply to use, handling, storage, and dispensing of hazardous materials, including those materials regulated else-where in this code and other NFPA Standards. Exceptions: 1. When specific requirements are provided by other chapters of this code. 2 Alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs and cosmetics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liquids and with the re-mainder of the solutions not being flammable, in retail sales occupancies are unlimited when packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4 liters. 3. Application and release of pesticide products and materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applica-tions when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and label directions. 4. For Industrial and Storage Occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addressing the specific material exists, the provisions of that Standard and Sections 34-1 and 34-2 shall apply. 34-1.1.2 Existing buildings. For existing buildings, see Section 1-5.5. 34-1.1.3 Retail and wholesale storage and display. For retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncom-

bustible liquid hazardous materials in mercantile occupancies, see Section 34-1.22. 34-1.2 Prohibitions. The storage of hazardous materials and maximum quantity on-site is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. (See model adoption ordinance, Appendix C) 34-1.3 Material classification. 34-1.3.1 General. Hazardous materials shall be classified in accordance with the following hazard categories defined in Chapter 2 and regulated as high-hazard contents in accordance with the Building Code. 1. Explosives and blasting agents, regulated elsewhere in this code. 2. Compressed gases, regulated in Chapter 34 and elsewhere in this code, as follows: 2.1 Air, 2.2 Flammable, 2.3 Inert, 2.4 Oxidizing, 2.5 Pyrophoric, 2.6 Simple asphyxiant, 2.7 Unstable (reactive), and 3. Flammable and combustible liquids regulated elsewhere in this code. 4. Flammable solids. 5. Organic peroxides. 6. Oxidizer solids and liquids. 7. Pyrophoric solids and liquids. 8. Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids. 9. Water-reactive solids and liquids. 10. Cryogenic fluids, regulated elsewhere in this code. 11. Highly toxic and toxic materials, including highly toxic and toxic com-pressed gases. 12. Corrosives. 34-1.3.2 Mixtures. Mixtures shall be classified in accordance with the haz-ards of the mixture as a whole. Mixtures shall be classified by an approved qualified organization, individual or testing laboratory. 34-1.4 Multiple hazards. Materials that have multiple hazards shall con-form to the code requirements for each applicable hazard category specified in Section 34-1.1.3.1 and each applicable protection level specified in the Building Code. Renumber permits to 34-1.5 Permits and renumber the remaining. Add the following definitions to Chapter 2: OXIDIZER is a material, other than a blasting agent or explosive, that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas, or that readily reacts to pro-mote or initiate combustion of combustible materials. Oxidizer liquids and solids are subdivided as follows: (a) Class 1. An oxidizer that meets the definition of an oxidizer in 1-5.13 and does not moderately increase the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (b) Class 2. An oxidizer that will cause a moderate increase in the burn-ing rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact. (c) * Class 3. An oxidizer that will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible materials with which it comes into contact or that will undergo vigorous self-sustained decomposition due to contamination or exposure to heat. (d) * Class 4. An oxidizer that can undergo an explosive reaction due to contamination or exposure to thermal or physical shock. In addition, the oxidizer will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of combustible ma-terials with which it comes into contact. Organic Peroxide. Any organic compound having a double oxygen or per-oxy (-O-O-) group in its chemical structure. For the purpose of this code, organic peroxide formulations shall be classified according to the system described in this section. The system is based on the behavior of certain specific formulations in their U.S. Department of Transportation- or Ca-nadian Ministry of Transport-approved shipping containers and under conditions of fire exposure. (a) Class I. Those formulations that are capable of deflagration but not detonation. (432:1-6.1) (b) Class II. Those formulations that burn very rapidly and that present a severe reactivity hazard. (432:1-6.2) (c) Class III. Those formulations that burn rapidly and that present a mod-erate reactivity hazard. (432:1-6.3) (d) Class IV. Those formulations that burn in the same manner as ordi-nary combustibles and that present a minimal reactivity hazard. (432:1-6.4) (e) Class V. Those formulations that burn with less intensity than ordi-nary combustibles or do not sustain combustion and that present no reactiv-ity hazard. (432:1-6.5) Organic Peroxide Formulation. A pure organic peroxide or a mixture of one or more organic peroxides with one or more other materials in various combinations and concentrations. SUBSTANTIATION: Better organizes the original proposal. This pro-posal arranges the text in a more user friendly order.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Do not include definitions from this proposal. 2. Replace existing Section 34-1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint with the following text to read:

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 34-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 34-1.1 Applicability. 34-1.1.1 General. This chapter shall apply to use, handling, storage, and dispensing of hazardous materials, including those materials regulated else-where in this code and other NFPA Standards. Exception No. 1: When specific requirements are provided by other chap-ters of this code. Exception No. 2: Alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs and cosmet-ics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liq-uids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, in retail sales occupancies are unlimited when packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4 liters. Exception No. 3: Application and release of pesticide products and materi-als intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and label directions. Exception No. 4: When a separate NFPA standard addressing the specific material or operation exists, the provisions of that standard and Sections 34-1 and 34-2 shall apply. Exception No. 5: Battery systems complying with Chapter 35. Exception No. 6: Refrigeration systems complying with Chapter 23. 34-1.1.2 Existing Buildings. Existing buildings shall be in accordance with Section 1-5.5. 34-1.1.3 Retail and wholesale storage and display. Retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncom-bustible liquid hazardous materials in mercantile occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.22. 34-1.2 Prohibitions. The storage of hazardous materials is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. (See model adoption ordinance, Appendix C) 34-1.3 Material Classification. 34-1.3.1 General. Hazardous materials shall be classified in accordance with the following hazard categories and regulated as high-hazard contents in accordance with the Building Code. 1. Explosives and blasting agents, regulated elsewhere in this code. 2. Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, regulated in Chapter 34 and elsewhere in this code, as follows: 2.1 Flammable; 2.2 Oxidizing; 2.3 Pyrophoric; 2.4 Unstable (reactive), and 3. Flammable and combustible liquids regulated elsewhere in this code. 4. Flammable solids. 5. Organic peroxides. 6. Oxidizer solids and liquids. 7. Pyrophoric solids and liquids. 8. Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids. 9. Water-reactive solids and liquids. 10. Highly toxic and toxic materials, including highly toxic and toxic com-pressed gases. 11. Corrosives. 34-1.3.2 Mixtures. Mixtures shall be classified in accordance with the hazards of the mixture as a whole. Mixtures shall be classified by an ap-proved qualified organization, individual or testing laboratory. 34-1.4 Multiple Hazards. Materials that have multiple hazards shall con-form to the code requirements for each applicable hazard category speci-fied in Section 34-1.3.1 and each applicable protection level specified in the Building Code. 34-1.5 Permits. 3. Renumber permits as 34-1.5 Permits and renumber the remaining sec-tions.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 80 (Log #120) for definitions of oxidizers and organic peroxide. See Com-mittee Action on Proposal 1- 367 (Log #121) for Chapter 34 revisions. The Committee believes that their revised action accommodates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #355)1-368-(34-1.3.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-1.3.1 to read as follows: 34-1.3.1 General. Permits are required to store, dispense, use or handle hazardous material in excess of allowable quantities specified in Section 1-16. A permit is required when a material is classified as having more than one hazard category if the quantity limits are exceeded in any category. Permits are required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a storage facility or other area regulated by Chapter 34. See also Section 34-1.21. Exceptions: 1. Routine maintenance

2. Emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis SUBSTANTIATION: Exception 2 was omitted without apparent reason when this section was copied from the UFC. An exclusion is needed so that routine maintenance involving installation of filters or parts will not re-quire a permit. Likewise, there is not need for a permit for any repair, such as a replacement of a part with a similar part. Permits are only warranted where repairs involve damaged components and an inspection or investiga-tion of the cause of damage may be called for.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle In the exception to 34-1.3.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint, delete the first appearance of the word “emergency” in the exception.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This action will be taken on the exception to 34-1.5.1 as section 34-1 was revised by Proposal 1- 367 (Log#121). The Committee believes that their action accomplishes the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #196)1-369-(34-1.4.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 34.1.4.2 Delete “see Chapter 1-5.2 and Chapter 33.” Add: Containers, cylinders and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this code and nationally recognized standards. SUBSTANTIATION: These specific references are meaningless as the code sections keep changing. It is better to reference “this code”.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Do not include definitions from this proposal. 2. Revise existing Section 34-1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint with the fol-lowing text to read: 34-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 34-1.1 Applicability. 34-1.1.1 General. This chapter shall apply to use, handling, storage, and dispensing of hazardous materials, including those materials regulated else-where in this code and other NFPA Standards. Exception No. 1: When specific requirements are provided by other chap-ters of this code. Exception No. 2: Alcoholic beverages, medicines, foodstuffs and cosmet-ics, containing not more than 50 percent by volume of water-miscible liq-uids and with the remainder of the solutions not being flammable, in retail sales occupancies are unlimited when packaged in individual containers not exceeding 4 liters. Exception No. 3: Application and release of pesticide products and materi-als intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control, soil amendment or similar applications when applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and label directions. Exception No. 4: When a separate NFPA standard addressing the specific material or operation exists, the provisions of that standard and Sections 34-1 and 34-2 shall apply. Exception No. 5: Battery systems complying with Chapter 35. Exception No. 6: Refrigeration systems complying with Chapter 23. 34-1.1.2 Existing Buildings. Existing buildings shall be in accordance with Section 1-5.5. 34-1.1.3 Retail and wholesale storage and display. Retail and wholesale storage and display of nonflammable solid and nonflammable or noncom-bustible liquid hazardous materials in mercantile occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.22. 34-1.2 Prohibitions. The storage of hazardous materials is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. (See model adoption ordinance, Appendix C) 34-1.3 Material Classification. 34-1.3.1 General. Hazardous materials shall be classified in accordance with the following hazard categories and regulated as high-hazard contents in accordance with the Building Code. 1. Explosives and blasting agents, regulated elsewhere in this code. 2. Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, regulated in Chapter 34 and elsewhere in this code, as follows: 2.1 Flammable; 2.2 Oxidizing; 2.3 Pyrophoric; 2.4 Unstable (reactive), and 3. Flammable and combustible liquids regulated elsewhere in this code. 4. Flammable solids. 5. Organic peroxides. 6. Oxidizer solids and liquids. 7. Pyrophoric solids and liquids. 8. Unstable (reactive) solids and liquids. 9. Water-reactive solids and liquids. 10. Highly toxic and toxic materials, including highly toxic and toxic com-pressed gases. 11. Corrosives. 34-1.3.2 Mixtures. Mixtures shall be classified in accordance with the hazards of the mixture as a whole. Mixtures shall be classified by an ap-

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(Log #291)1-370-(34-1.4.3.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Larry Fluer, Fluer, Inc./Rep. Compressed Gas AssociationRECOMMENDATION: A total of 39 line item changes has been submit-ted requesting changes in Chapter 34. A table containing the changes has been attached. The table includes the section or paragraph affected, action requested (revise or delete) and proposed wording for revision and or dele-tion. Where entire sections and/or paragraphs have been deleted notation is made accordingly rather than showing the text. Minor deletions and additions are shown using legislative format. As all changes relate to the inclusion of compressed gases in Chapter 34 only one cover sheet has been submitted.

Section Proposal Recommends Proposed wording or iden-tification of wording to be deleted

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Proposal

34-1.4.3.3 Revised text Additional regulations for sup-ply piping for toxic, highly toxic or corrosive liquids mate-rials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall also be in accordance with the following: 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic liquids material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout un-less an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment. if the material is a liquid. (balance to remain as printed to item 3.) 2. (balance to remain as printed to item 3.) 3. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping . . . (balance to remain as printed).

The provisions for compressed gases within the NFPA frame-work can be found within NFPA 55 and related standards. The Compressed Gas Associa-tion (CGA) is submitting a major rewrite of NFPA 55 to meet a closing date of July 6, 2001. If provisions are to be included in NFPA-1 governing the storage, handling, and use of compressed and/or cryogenic gases the provisions should be extracted from NFPA 50, 50A, 50B, 51, 51A, 55, 57, 59, or 59A as appropriate. If the choice is made to establish requirements for gases in NFPA 1, they must either be extracted or the Industrial Medical Gases Committee of NFPA should be dissolved and allow the NFPA 1 Technical Committee to develop and maintain the neces-sary provisions. The reasoning presented is applicable to all changes related to compressed gases and cryogens that follow.

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34-3.1.5 Revised text Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and build-ing containing the following materials shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with NFPA 69: 1. Highly toxic flammable or toxic flammable gases when not stored in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures or gas rooms (see Section 34-1.9).2. Combustible dusts. See Chapter 12. 3. Class 4 oxidizers. 4. Detonable and Class I or-ganic peroxides. 5. Pyrophoric gases. 6. Class 3 and 4 Unstable (re-active) materials. 7. Class 2 and 3 water-reac-tive solids and liquids.

34-1.8.1 Revised text by deletion of the 4th sentence. The balance of the section to remain as printed.

Rooms or cabinets contain-ing compressed gases shall be conspicuously labeled COM-PRESSED GAS.

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34-2.1 through 34-2.3 Delete Entire Sections

34-2.5.2 through 34-2.5.4 Delete Entire Sections

34-3.4 Delete Entire Section

34-3.6 Revised text Flammable Solids and Flam-mable Gases

34-3.6.1.1 Revised text Indoor storage of flammable solids and flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maxi-mum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Sec-tion 34-1.23 and 34-3.6.2. Stor-age of combustible fibers shall be in accordance with Chapter 12. See also Section 34-2.5.2 for storage of flammable gases in quantities not exceeding ex-empt amounts.

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34-3.6.2.1 Revised text Outdoor storage of flammable solids and flammable gases in amounts exceeding the maxi-mum allowable quantities per control area shall be in accor-dance with Section 34-3.1 and this Section. (balance to remain as printed)

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Table 34-3.6-A Delete Entire Table

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34-3.9 Title Revised text Pyrophoric Materials Solids and Liquids

34-3.9 Revised text General. Indoor storage of py-rophoric solids and liquids and gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in ac-cordance with Section 34-3.1 and 34-3.9. See also Section 34-2.5.4. Indoor storage of silane and mixtures of silane 2 percent or more by volume shall be in accordance with UFC Standard 80-1. (balance to remain as printed)


34-3.9.1.4 Revised text Separation. In addition to Sec-tion 34-1.18, indoor storage of pyrophoric solids and liquids and gases shall be isolated from incompatible hazardous materi-als by one-hour fire-resistive walls with openings protected in accordance with the Building Code. (Balance to remain as printed)

34-3.9.2.1 Revised text General. Outdoor storage of pyrophoric solids and liquids and gases in amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quanti-ties per control area set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34.3.1 and this Section. Outdoor stor-age of silane and mixtures of silane 2 percent or more by vol-ume shall be in accordance with UFC Standard 80-1. (Balance to remain as printed)

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34-3.9.2.2 Revised text Distance from storage to ex-posures. The separation of pyrophoric solids and liquids and gases from buildings, prop-erty lines, streets, alleys, public ways or means of egress to a public way shall be in accor-dance with the following: 1. Solids and liquids. Twice the separation required by Chapter 17 for Class I-B flam-mable liquids. 2. Gases. The location and maximum amount of pyro-phoric gas per storage area shall be in accordance with Table 34-3.9-A.

34-3.10 Revised text Unstable (Reactive) Materials Solids and Liquids

34-3.12 Revised text Cryogenic Fluids. Storage and use of cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with Chapter 39. For requirements pertaining to oxidizing cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50. For requirements pertaining to flammable cryo-genic fluids, see NFPA 50B. For requirements pertaining to inert cryogenic fluids, see CGA p-18.

34-3.13 Revised text Corrosive Solids and Liquids

34-4.1.1 Paragraphs 2 and 3 Revised text Use dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the maximum allowable quantity per control area as set forth in Section 34-1.23 shall be in accordance with Section 34-1. For flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gases, see also Section 34-2.5. For requirements pertaining to oxidizing cryogenic fluids, see NFPA 50. Fore requirements pertaining to flammable cryo-genic fluids, see NFPA 50B. For requirements pertaining to inert cryogenic fluids, see CGA P-18.

34-4.1.5.4 second and third sentences

Revised text Relief devices for stationary stands or equipment for highly toxic, toxic or corrosive liquids materials shall vent to an ex-haust scrubber or treatment sys-tem for processing of vapors or gases. See Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Relief devices for flammable or explosive vapors or gases shall vent to an approved location.

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34-4.2.3.7 Delete Entire Section

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPASUBSTANTIATION: The provisions for compressed gases within the NFPA framework can be found within NFPA 55 and related standards. The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is submitting a major rewrite of NFPA 55 to meet a closing date of July 6, 2001. If provisions are to be included in NFPA-1 governing the storage, handling and use of compressed and/or cryogenic gases the provisions should be extracted from NFPA 50, 50A, 50B, 51, 51A, 55, 57, 59, 59A as appropriate. If the choice is made to establish requirements for gases in NFPA 1, they must either be extracted or the Industrial Medical Gases Committee of NFPA should be dissolved and allow the NFPA 1 Technical Committee to develop and maintain the necessary provisions. The reasoning presented is applicable to all changes related to compressed gases and cryogens that follow.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The current edition of NFPA 55 does not contain the needed requirements to address all compressed gases. It is pre-mature to delete this material until NFPA 55 ROP is published in the F02 revision cycle. The Fire Prevention Code Committee plans extract from the NFPA 55 ROP when it becomes available.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #343)1-371-(34-1.4.3.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-1.4.3.3 to read as follows: 34-1.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping for health hazard materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall also be in ac-cordance with and the following: 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have welded, flanged or brazed connections throughout un-less an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid. (Balance to remain unchanged) SUBSTANTIATION: Approval of this proposal will make the NFPA 1 UFC more consistent with the nationally recognized standard for chemical piping systems, ANSI B31.3. Flanged connections are recognized by ANSI B31.3 as an appropriate method for joining pipe and fittings in chemical piping systems, and such connections have been commonly used by in-dustry for decades. If there were a sound reason why flanged connections should not be used for toxic and hazardous service, surely ANSI would have revised its piping standard accordingly. It is also worth nothing that Exceptions 1 and 2 allow “approved connec-tions” for metallic piping with nonmetallic linings and for nonmetallic pip-ing. Such connections could certainly include flanged connections, and it makes no sense from a safety perspective to allow flanged connections for nonmetallic piping and metallic piping with nonmetallic linings, but not for metallic piping.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise existing Section 34-1.4.3.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-1.4.3.3 Additional Regulations for Supply Piping for Health Hazard Materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall also be in ac-cordance with ANSI B31.3 and the following: 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have welded, threaded or flanged connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid. 2. (Balance to remain unchanged) 3. Add a reference for ANSI B31.3 to Chapter 2.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action incorporates the submitter’s intent as expressed in the substantation.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #354)1-372-(34-1.4.3.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-1.4.3.3 to read as follows: 34-1.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping for toxic, highly toxic or corrosive materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids hav-ing a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704 shall also be in accordance with the following: 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material is a gas, or the piping is pro-vided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid. Exceptions: 1. Nonmetallic piping with approved connections. 2. Metallic piping with nonmetallic lining with approved connections. 3. Threaded pipe and connections in accordance ANSI B31.3. SUBSTANTIATION: This exception is in the 2000 UFC and was deleted without substantiation when this section was duplicated into NFPA 1-UFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 371 (Log #343).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #197)1-373-(34-1.4.8) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 34.1.4.9 Add to exception; Exception: Tanks monitored by a system which limits net contents by weight or mass. SUBSTANTIATION: Systems that measure by mass are also used in in-dustry and are as accurate as those monitoring by weight.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #198)1-374-(34-1.4.9) : Accept SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 34.1.4.9 Change as follows: Machinery and equipment utilizing hazard-ous materials in areas subject to seismic activity, shall be seismically an-chored in accordance with NFPA 5000. SUBSTANTIATION: It is not economically feasible to require that extra protection be provided where it is not needed.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-375-(34-1.6.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-1.6.2 to read as follows: 34-1.6.2 Notification. The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified immediately or in accordance with approved emergency procedures when an unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under state, federal or local regulations. SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with UFC 2001 Supplement. The term “immediately” is too limiting because it implies that the chief must always be notified before federal, state or other local officials. Depending on the nature of a particular incident, this may or may not be appropriate. The notification sequence should be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the incident at hand.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #224)1-376-(34-1.6.2 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: The authority having jurisdiction shall be notified immediately (or in accordance with approved emergency operating procedures) when an unauthorized discharge becomes reportable under state, federal, or local regulations. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides some latitude for reporting to allow other governmental agencies to be notified prior to the fire chief if appropriate based on the nature of the release or discharge.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement Proposal 1-375 (Log #353).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #127)1-377-(34-1.22) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Move the entire section 34-1.22 to a new 34-1.24.2.6 and renumber the remaining. 2. Add a new section at the beginning of the new 34-1.24.2.6 to read: 34-1.24.2.3 Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers. 34-1.24.2.3.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Mercantile Occupancies. EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Mercantile Occupancies, Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must com-ply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable and Class I or-ganic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, classrooms and retail sales portions of Mercantile Occupancies. EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Mercantile Occupancies, un-detonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other stor-age. 34-1.24.2.3.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. 34-1.24.2.3.4.1 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.4.2 Classrooms. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in classrooms of Mercantile Occupancies. EXCEPTION: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous mate-rial storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage.

34-1.24.2.3.4.3 Retail sales. Class 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in retail sales portions of Mercantile Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not ex-ceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Mercantile Occupancies. The aggregate quan-tities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system supply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. SUBSTANTIATION: The section on mercantile occupancies is better placed in 34-1.24.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee recognizes that 34.1.24.2.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint addresses mercantile occupan-cies. However, the Committee believes that 34.1.22 is a better location for mercantile controls.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #263)1-378-(34-1.22, 34-1.23.1 and Table 34-1.22) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc.RECOMMENDATION: Amend section 34-1.22 to read: 34-1.22.1 General. The aggregate quantity of nonflammable solid and nonflammable liquid hazardous materials stored and displayed within a single control area of a Mercantile Occupancy or a storage occupancy shall be in accordance with Section 34-1.22 and Table 34-1.22. Add table 34-1.22 to read: (Table shown on following page) Amend section 34-1.23.1 to read: 34-1.23.1 General. Maximum allowable quantities per control area shall be as specified in Section 34-1.22, Section 34-1.23, and Table 34-1.23 and Table 34-1.23.1 through 34-1.23.4. (The rest of the text to remain the same.) SUBSTANTIATION: It appears that when this section was written, refer-ence to the Table which is being proposed here, was erroneously left out. The section doesn’t work without the Table. The original UFC text also applies to storage occupancies.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. In the submitter’s proposed Table 34-1.22, delete the words “Nonflam-mable Health Hazard Gases.” 2. Revise the heading for the top right-hand table column by inserting the word “amounts” after the word “exempt.” 3. In item 1 of Table 34-1.22, delete the words “and gases.” 4. Delete table entries for carcinogens, irritants, other health hazards, and senistizers. 5. In entries for Class 1 oxidizers, after the 18,000 put in a new footnote 4 and also after 1,800. 6. Add a new Footnote 4 to read: 4. The quanity is unlimited in a sprinklered building. 7. Revise title of 34-1.22 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-1.22 Mercantile and Storage OccupanciesCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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Table 34-1.22 - Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Material Per Control Area – Nonflammable Solids, Nonflamable and Noncom-bustible Liquids and Nonflammable Health Hazard Gases

Condition Retail and Wholesale Display and Storage Exempt and Units Per Control Area

Material1

ClassSolids (pounds) Liquids Gallons

(pounds)

X 0.4536 for kg X 3.785 for LX 0.4536 for kg

1. Health Hazard Materials-Nonflammable and Noncombustible Solids, Liquids and Gases

CarcinogensCorrosives2,3

NL. NL.

10,000 1,000

Highly ToxicsIrritants

22,3 202,3

NL. NL.

Other Health Hazards NL. NL.

SensitizersToxics2,3

NL. NL.

1,000 100

Oxidizers2,3 4 N.A. N.A.

3 1,150 115

2 2,250 225

1 18,000 1,800

Unstable (Reactives)2.3 4 N.A. N.A.

Water(Reactives) 3 550 55

2 1,150 115

1 NL. NL.

32,3 550 55

22,3

11,150 115

NL. NL.

N.A. = Not AllowedNL. = Not Limited1Hazard categories are as specified in this chapter.2Exempt amounts may be increased 100 percent in sprinklered build-ings. When Footnote 3 also applies, the increase for both footnotes may be applied.3Exempt amounts may be increased 100 percent when stored in ap-proved cabinets. When Footnote 2 also applies, the increase for both footnotes can be applied.

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Table 67-1.23 - Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Material Per Control Area – Nonflammable Solids, Nonflammable and Noncom-bustible Liquids and (MAQP)

Condition Retail and Wholesale Display and Storage Exempt Amounts and Amounts Per Control Area

Material1 Class Solids (pounds) Liquids Gallons(pounds)

X 0.4536 for kg X 3.785 for LX 0.4536 for kg

1. Health Hazard Materials-Nonflammable and Noncombustible Solids, Liquids

Corrosives2,3 10,000 1,000

22,3 202,3

1,000 100

Oxidizers2,3 4 N.A. N.A.

3 1,150 115

2 2,250 225

1 18,0004 1,8004

Unstable (Reactives)2.3 4 N.A. N.A.

Water(Reactives) 32

550 55

1,150 115

1 NL. NL.

32,3 550 55

22,3 1,150 115

1 NL. NL.

N.A. = Not AllowedNL. = Not Limited1Hazard categories are as specified in this chapter.2Exempt amounts can be increased 100 percent in sprinklered build-ings. When Footnote 3 also applies, the increase for both footnotes can be applied.3Exempt amounts may be increased 100 percent when stored in ap-proved cabinets. When Footnote 2 also applies, the increase for both footnotes can be applied.4 The quantity is unlimited in a sprinklered building.

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1-379-(34-1.23.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add a new line to the table in the appropriate location to read as follows:

SUBSTANTIATION: Although consumer fireworks are classified by all the other national model fire prevention codes as a hazardous material, they are not specifically listed in Table 34-1.23.1 which specifies the exempt amounts of various hazardous materials per control area. This proposal incorporates consumer fireworks into that table and specifies a maximum quantity limit of 125 pounds. That quantity can be increased based on Footnote 5 in buildings protected with an automatic sprinkler system. Footnote 17 is also applicable and can be used to determine the weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the fireworks when the actual weight is not readily known. This quantity limit for the proposed exempt amount has been taken from the 2000 International Fire Code Table 27-3.1.1 (1). This quantity was de-veloped during public hearings on the International Fire Code held in Costa Mesa, CA, in the spring, 1999, in which representatives of the American Pyrotechnics Association’s Code Committee participated. This quantity limit was believed to be a reasonable amount to exempt from the more specific requirements for hazardous materials. It is equivalent to approxi-mately 12 to 15 cases of consumer fireworks. We believe this to be a very conservative quantity limit especially when compared to flammable solids (which are also allowed 125 pounds as an exempt amount) since flammable solids are considerably more hazardous than consumer fireworks.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #225)1-380-(Table 34-1.23.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add a new line to Table 34-1.23.1:

SUBSTANTIATION: Consumer fireworks, 1.4G were inadvertently not printed in Table 8001.15-A of the 2000 Uniform Fire code (UFC) even though the Table had been revised to include them as indicated in the 1999 Accumulative Supplement to the 1997 UFC. Also note that Footnote 18 (Footnote 17 in the Draft) was also added to the Table at the same time, yet it was printed in the 2000 UFC.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 379 (Log #303).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #125)1-381-(34-1.23.1 Exception) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Move the exception to 34-1.23.1 to a new excep-tion 4 to 34-1.1.1. SUBSTANTIATION: The exception is better placed in the general sec-tion and better clarifies the intent.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-367 (Log #121).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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Table 34-1.23.1 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Physical Hazard Maximum Quantities per Control Area1

Condition Storage Use2 - Closed Systems Use2 - Open Systems

Material Class

Solid Lbs. x 0.4536 for kg x

0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gallons x 3.785 for

L x 0.4536 for kg

Gas Cubic Feet x

0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cubic feet) x 0.4536 for kg x

0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gal-lons (pounds)

x 3.785 for L x 0.4536

for kg

Gas Cubic Feet x

0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs. (Cubic Feet) x 0.4536 for kg x

0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gal-lons (pounds)

x 3.785 for L x 0.4536

for kg

Consumer Fire-works

1.4G 1255,17 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Table 34-1.23.1 Exempt Amounts of Hazardous Materials Presenting a Physical Hazard Maximum Quantities per Control Area1

Condition Storage Use2 – Closed Systems Use2- Open Systems

Material Class Solid Lbs. x0.4536 for kg x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gallons x3.785 for L x0.4536 for kg

Gas Cubic Ft x0.0283 for m3

Solid Lbs.(cubic ft) X0.4536 for kg x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gal-lons (lbs.) X3.785 for L x0.4536 for kg

Gas Cubic Ft x0.028 3 for m3

Solid Lbs. (cu-bic ft) x0.4536 for kg x0.0283 for m3

Liquid Gallons (lbs) X3.785 for L x.0.4536 for kg

Consumer Fireworks

1.4G 50 5,17 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

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1-382-(34-1.23.1Footnote 17) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 17 Unless the actual weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the consumer fireworks, 1.4G is known, 25 percent of the gross weight of the fireworks, including packaging, may shall be permitted to be used to determine the weight of the fireworks for the purpose of this table. SUBSTANTIATION: This footnote has been extracted from Table 8001-15-A of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code. In that table it was designated as Footnote 18. However, the extracted text needs to be correlated with the terminology used in NFPA 1 for consumer fireworks which are defined in Chapter 2. The word “may” has also been deleted and the appropriate mandatory language substituted to be consistent with the NFPA Manual of Style.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise submitter’s proposed text for 34-1.23.1 Footnote 17 to read: 17 Unless the actual weight of the pyrotechnic composition of the consumer fireworks 1.4G is known, 25 percent of the gross weight of the fireworks, including packaging, may shall be permitted to be used to determine the weight of the fireworks for the purpose of this table.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee’s revision makes the proposed text consistent with other changes that have been made to the ter-minology for consumer fireworks in the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #332)1-383-(34-1.23.1 Footnote 9) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Footnote 9 refers to Footnote 6 but should actu-ally refer to Footnote 5. SUBSTANTIATION: Typographical error.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Change the reference in Footnote 9 from “Footnote 6” to “Footnote 5.” 2. Change the reference in “Footnote 5” from “Footnote 10” to “Footnote 9.”COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent to correct the references in the footnotes to Table 34-1.23.1.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #129)1-384-(34-1.24.2.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 34-1.24.2.1 General. Storage configuration and maximum allowable quantities per control area specified in tables 34-1.23.1 and 34-1.23.2 shall be subject to the modification set forth in section 34-1.24.2.

SUBSTANTIATION: Better clarifies the requirements for this section.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 377 (Log #127).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #128)1-385-(34-1.24.2.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 34-1.24.2.3 Business and Industrial Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.1 Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases. Toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business and Industrial Occupancies. EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Business Occupancies, cyl-inders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3 ) at NTP are allowed in gas cabinets or fume hoods. 34-1.24.2.3.2 Liquid and solid oxidizers.

34-1.24.2.3.2.1 Class 4. Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom portions of Business and Industrial Occupancies.EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Business and Industrial Oc-cupancies, Class 4 liquid and solid oxidizers are allowed when stored in hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets must comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.3 Organic peroxides. Unclassified detonatable and Class I or-ganic peroxides shall not be stored or used in offices, classrooms and retail sales portions of Business and Industrial Occupancies.EXCEPTION: When within classrooms of Business and Industrial Oc-cupancies, undetonatable and Class I organic peroxides are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous materials storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.4 Unstable (reactive) materials. 34-1.24.2.3.4.1 Offices. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in offices of Business and Industrial Occupancies. 34-1.24.2.3.4.2 Classrooms. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials shall not be stored or used in classrooms of Business and Industrial Oc-cupancies.EXCEPTION: Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials are allowed when stored within hazardous materials storage cabinets. Hazardous material storage cabinets shall comply with Section 34-2.4 and shall not contain other storage. 34-1.24.2.3.5 Flammable and oxidizing gases. Except for cylinders not ex-ceeding 250 cubic feet (7.08 m 3 ) at NTP used for maintenance purposes, patient care or operation of equipment, flammable and oxidizing gases shall not be stored or used in Business and Industrial Occupancies. The ag-gregate quantities of gases used for maintenance purposes, patient care and operation of equipment shall not exceed the exempt amounts listed in Table 34-1.23.1. Medical gas system supply cylinders shall be located in medical gas storage rooms or gas cabinets as set forth in Chapter 33. SUBSTANTIATION: A proposal has been submitted to delete mercantile form this section and place in a new section. This proposal changes edito-rial changes this section to meet that proposal.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee prefers to leave this sec-tion as proposed in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint with business and industrial combined with mercantile.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: BLEHSCHMIDT: This proposal was rejected by committee action. It refers to the combination of occupancies of business, mercantile, and indus-trial. Business and mercantile seem to fit well as occupancies. Even small industry may find similar needs for protection, yet there may be a limiting factor of size not noted in the committee statement that may need attention. One offsetting example of industrial size could be a bicycle assembly shop versus an automobile assembly plant. The two offers vary different fire safety challenges. Size, occupant and hazard exposures are measurably dif-ferent for starters.

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(Log #126)1-386-(34-1.24.2.6) : Accept SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: 34-1.24.2.6 One-and Two Fam-ily, Lodging and Rooming Houses, Hotels and Dormitories, Apartment, and Residential Board and Care Occupancies. SUBSTANTIATION: Lodging and rooming houses need to be added to this section. They were the only occupancy left out of this chapter.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #130)1-387-(34-1.24.3) : Reject SUBMITTER: Ronald Keefer, RECOMMENDATION: Place a footnote to Table 34-1.23.2 and 34-1.23.4 Toxic under liquids in each column to reference 34-1.24.3. SUBSTANTIATION: A footnote is needed in the table to this section.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-388 (CP #21).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-388-(34-1.24.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Delete existing section 34-1.24.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. SUBSTANTIATION: Toxic vs. highly toxic is specifically defined and is not related to vapor pressure.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #226)1-389-(34-2.4.2) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: “...Cabinets shall either be listed (see U.L. 1275 Flammable Liquids Stor-age Cabinets) as suitable for the intended storage or constructed in accor-dance with the following:” (balance to remain unchanged). SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a reference to U.L. 1275 for appropriate listing of cabinets.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe that there is a compelling reason to reference a flammable liquid cabinet listing standard for this application. This chapter is for all hazardous materials and should not preclude any listings for nonflammable materials.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #318)1-390-(34-3.1.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. 1997 Uniform Building Code Section 307.10RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:34-3.1.5* Explosion control. Indoor storage rooms, areas and buildings containing the following materials listed below shall be provided with explosion control in accordance with NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, or explosion venting, as appropriate. Explosion vent-ing shall only be provided in the exterior walls or roof, or both. Barricades shall be permitted to be used in accordance with NFPA 495, Explosive Materials Code. 1. Highly toxic flammable or toxic flammable gases when not stored in gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms (see Section 34-1.9). 2. Combustible dusts. See Chapter 12. 3. Class 4 oxidizers. 4. Detonatable and Class I organic peroxides. 5. Pyrophoric gases. 6. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials. 7. Class 2 and 3 water-reactive solids and liquids. Also, add a new Section A-34-3.1.5 to Annex A to read as follows: A-34-3.1.5 NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides infor-mation and guidance on how to design and install deflagration (explosion) venting. SUBSTANTIATION: This section of the NFPA 1 Preprint was extracted from Section 8003.1.7 Explosion Control of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code. However, it was editorially modified since the original text referred to “ex-plosion control in accordance with the Building Code.” In lieu of the refer-ence to the Building Code, a reference to NFPA 69 was provided. However, the Building Code referenced by the 200 Uniform Fire Code is the 1997 Uniform Building Code. The Building Code also contains provisions for explosion venting as well as barricading in addition to explosion prevention based on NFPA 69. Therefore, we are proposing this proposal to incorpo-rate the additional methods of explosion control to provide alternate means for meeting the intent of this section. Since explosion venting is generally accomplished in accordance with NFPA 68, an Annex A section is also proposed to be added to provide guid-ance to the users of the code for referencing NFPA 68 since it is a guide and not a full standard containing mandatory requirements. This approach is comparable to that approach taken in other sections of the code requiring explosion venting such as Sections 17-2.4.4 and 17-4.2, for example.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the in-troduction of venting techniques without specific details of the proposed design is not appropriate. Other codes include pressure limits for design criteria, but because NFPA 68 is only a guide, it cannot provide design cri-teria. It must be referenced in the annex of the Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32


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(Log #227)1-391-(34-3.1.6 and 34.4.1.6) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add a reference to both Sections 34-3.1.6 and 34-4.1.6. SUBSTANTIATION: Makes a reference back to general provisions for standby power systems in Chapter 6.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Replace last sentence of 34-3.1.6 and 34-4.1.6 with the following proposed text: Standby power systems shall be in accordance with the NEC and Section 6-7 of this Code.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #341)1-392-(34-3.1.7.3, 34-4.1.5.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-3.1.7.3 to read as follows: 34-3.1.7.3 Pressure control. Stationary tanks and equipment contain-ing used for the storage of hazardous materials liquid which can generate pressures exceeding the tank design limits due to exposure fires or internal reaction shall have some form of construction or other means device that will relieve excessive internal pressure. The means of pressure relief Such relief devices shall vent to an approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treatment system when specified in Sections 34-3.2 through 34-3.1.3. Also revise Section 34-4.1.5.4 to read as follows: 34-4.1.5.4 Pressure control. Pressure control shall be provided in accor-dance with Section 34-3.1.7.3. Stationary tanks and equipment containing materials which can generate pressures exceeding the tank or equipment design limits due to exposure fires or internal reaction shall be equipped with pressure limiting or relief devices. Relief devices for stationary tanks or equipment for highly toxic, toxic or corrosive materials shall vent to an exhaust scrubber or treatment system for processing of vapors or gases. See Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Relief devices for flammable or explosive vapors or gases shall vent to an approved location. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal is provided as a clean-up item that will provide consistency between the regulations for storage and use. Sec-tion 34-3.1.7.3 addresses pressure control for materials in storage. Section 34-4.1.5.4 addresses pressure control for materials in use. Both sections are intended to accomplish the same level of performance, and given the scope of the current provisions, there is no reason for these sections to specify different regulations. Section 34-3.4.1.3.5 specifies when discharge from relief devices is re-quired to go to treatment for toxic and highly toxic materials, so there is no need to duplicate this requirement in Section 34-4.1.5.4. NFPA 30 deals with discharge locations for vents from flammable/combustible liquid tanks, and there are no other requirements for normal or emergency vent outlet locations in any of the other material category-specific sections of Chapter 34. So, there is no need for this provision in Section 34-4.1.5.4 either. Other recommended changes to Section 34-3.1.7.3 were made: 1) for the purpose of generalizing the provision so that Section 34-4.1.5.4 can simply contain a cross reference (rather than having to duplicate the text for “use” conditions), and 2) for consistency of terminology. The term “means” has been used to replace the term “device” to allow a more performance oriented approach. There are other ways to provide emergency venting besides “devices.”COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise Section 34-3.1.7.3 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-3.1.7.3 Pressure Control. Stationary tanks and equipment contain-ing used for the storage of hazardous materials liquid which can generate pressures exceeding the tank design limits due to exposure fires or internal reaction shall have some form of construction or other approved means device that will relieve excessive internal pressure. The means of pressure relief Such relief devices shall vent to an approved location or to an exhaust scrubber or treatment system when specified in Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Also revise Section 34-4.1.5.4 to read as follows: 34-4.1.5.4 Pressure control. Pressure control shall be provided in accor-dance with Section 34-3.1.7.3. Stationary tanks and equipment containing materials which can generate pressures exceeding the tank or equipment

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(Log #199)1-393-(34-3.1.8.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Richard S. Kraus, Petroleum Safety ConsultantsRECOMMENDATION: Add exception into 3.1.8.2.1 that is similar to that presently in 3.8.1.1 as follows: 3.1.8.2.1 Exception: The AHJ may waive this requirement in special cases when consistent with safety if the owner or operator has submitted a hazardous materials management plan and hazardous materials inven-tory statement., and maintains documentation on site, available in event of an emergency, specifying the products contained therein and appropriate NFPA 704 hazards. SUBSTANTIATION: This exception provides for tanks in to be used for different products as production and storage needs dictate without having to continuously change signage. There may also be cases where the identi-fication of the product is not desirable.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise 34-1.8 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-1.8 Signs. 34-1.8.1 Hazard Identification. Visible hazard identification signs as specified in NFPA 704 shall be placed on stationary aboveground tanks, stationary aboveground containers, and at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities re-quiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at specific entrances and locations designated by the authority having jurisdiction. Exception: The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to waive this requirement in special cases when consistent with safety if the owner or operator has submitted a hazardous materials management plan and hazardous materials inventory statement. See Appendix D and Sections 34-1.3.2 and 34-1.3.3.

34-1.8.1.1 Individual containers, cartons or packages shall be con-spicuously marked or labeled in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Rooms or cabinets containing compressed gases shall be con-spicuously labeled COMPRESSED GAS. Signs shall not be obscured or removed.Signs shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code. Signs shall be durable. The size, color and lettering shall be in accordance with nationally recognized standards. 34-1.8.2 No Smoking Signs. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be provided for an entire site, building or in the following situations: 2.1 In rooms or areas where hazardous materials are stored or dispensed or used in open systems in amounts requiring a permit in accordance with Section 34-1.3.1. 2.2 Within 25 ft (7.6 m) of outdoor storage, dispensing or open-use areas. 2.3 In areas containing flammable gases. See Section 34-2.5.2.2. 34-1.8.2.1 Signs shall not be obscured or removed. Signs shall be in Eng-lish as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code. Signs shall be durable. The size, color and lettering shall be in accordance with nation-ally recognized standards.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #305)1-394-(34-3.2 and Table 34-2.12.-B) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 34-3.2 Explosives and Blasting Agents, and Fireworks. Storage of explo-sives and blasting agents, and fireworks shall be in accordance with Chap-ter 16. Storage of explosives, blasting agents, black powder and display fireworks shall be in detached buildings. See NFPA 5000. Revise Table 34-2.1.2-B as follows:

Table 34-2.12-B Required Detached Storage (See Section 34-2.1.12)

Material Solids and Liquids (tons)1,2 x 907.2 for kg

Gases (cubic feet)1,2 x 0.0283 for m3

1. Explosives, blasting agents, black powder, display fireworks, detontable organic peroxides2. Class 4 oxidizers3. Class 3 or 4 detontable un-stable (reactives)

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Rest of table to remain unchanged. Note: The number for this table should be Table 34-3.1.12-B since it is referenced by Section 34-3.1.12. Also, the table number referenced in Sec-tion 34-3.1.12 should be revised accordingly, as should the section number referenced in the title of the table. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal clarifies that the requirements for detached buildings are intended to apply to display fireworks which are explosives rather than to all types of fireworks which would then include consumer fireworks. Consumer fireworks are not considered explosives and, as such, should not be included in this section. A correlative change is also proposed to Table 34-2.12-B so that the table is consistent with the requirements of the code text.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee is not ready to delete consumer fireworks from detached storage until evidence is submitted to demonstrate the fire hazard is handled by the fire-rated separations. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #344)1-395-(34-3.3.1.3) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Delete Section 34-3.3.1.3: 34-3.3.1.3 Exhaust scrubber. Exhaust scrubbers or other systems for the processing of highly toxic liquid vapors shall be provided for storage areas where a spill or other accidental release of such liquids can be expected to release highly toxic vapors. Exhaust scrubbers and other processing sys-tems shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code. Emission control shall conform to the requirements of the local air quality authority. SUBSTANTIATION: This section is too subjective for uniform enforce-ment due to the lack of a definition of “highly toxic vapors.” If retained, the provisions need to be refined by the use of a quantifiable definition by which the hazard can be measured.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #228)1-396-(34-3.4.1.3.5) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Exception: 1. Highly toxic and toxic gases-Storage. A treatment system is not re-quired for cylinders, containers and tanks of highly toxic or toxic gases in storage when all of the following controls are provided: 1.1. Valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or caps 1.2. Handwheel-operated valves have handles secured to prevent move-ments. 1.3. Approved containments vessels or containment systems are provided in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.3, Exception 2. Add new text to read as follows: 2. Toxic gases-use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders when the following are provided: 2.1. A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 min-utes is provided. 2.2. An approved automatic-closing fail-safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves, is provided. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas de-tection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection shall comply with Section 8003.3.1.6. SUBSTANTIATION: These exceptions provide alternatives to the use of treatment systems emphasizing accident prevention methods over after-the-fact control of a release.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-397 (Log #337).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #337)1-397-(34-3.4.1.3.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-3.4.1.3.5 to read as follows: 34-3.4.1.3.5 Treatment systems. 34-3.4.1.3.5.1 General. Treatment systems shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclo-sures and gas rooms. Exceptions: A treatment system need not be provided for cylinders, con-tainers and tanks in storage if the following controls are applied: 1. Valve outlets shall be equipped with gastight outlet plugs or caps. 2. Handwheel operated valves shall have handles secured to prevent movement. 3. Approved containment vessels or containment systems shall be pro-vided in accordance with the provisions of Section 34-3.4.3.3. 1. Highly toxic and toxic gases - Storage. A treatment system is not re-quired for cylinders, containers and tanks of highly toxic or toxic gases in storage when all of the following controls are provided: 1.1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plugs or caps. 1.2 Handwheel-operated valves have handles secured to prevent move-ment. 1.3 Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in accordance with Section 34-3.4.3.3, Exception 2. 2. Toxic gases - use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders when the following are provided: 2.1 A gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 min-utes is provided. 2.2 An approved automatic-closing fail-safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves, is provided. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas de-tection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection shall comply with Section 34-3.4.1.6. SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with 2001 Supplement to UFC. These exceptions provide alternatives to the use of treatment systems emphasizing accident prevention methods over after-the-fact control of a release. The exceptions are also consistent with the 2000 IFC and BOCA Fire Preven-tion Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #229)1-398-(34-3.4.2.2.2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 34-3.4.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic gases shall not be within 75 ft (22 860 mm) of a property line, street, alley, public way, means of egress to a public way or building not used exclusively for storage distribution or manufacturing of gases unless the storage is shielded by structure having a minimum fire resistive rating of 2 hours and which interrupts the line of site between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90- degree directions, or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 - degrees. Exception : Gases and gas cabinets complying with Section 34-3.4.1.3.2 and located 5 ft (1524 mm) or more from buildings and 25 ft or (7620 mm) from means of egress. Section 34-3.4.2.2.3 shall not apply. 34-3.4.2.2.3 Openings in exposed building When the storage area is located closure than 75 ft (22860 mm) to a build-ing, openings into a building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure or within 50 ft (15240 mm) horizontally from the storage area whether or not shielded by a protective structure. Exception: Used exclusively for storage, distribution, or manufacturing of gases. Also: Table 34-3.7-G, Page 335. Revise the header as follows:

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Table 34.3.7-GOxidizing Gases – Distance From Use To Exposures 1

Quantity of Gas Stored (cubic feet at NTP)

Distance to a Building used exclu-sively for storage, distribution, or manufacturing of gases or Public Way or Property Line that can be

Built Upon (ft)

Distance Between Storage Areas (ft)

Also: Section 34.3.13.2.2, Page 340. Revise as follows: 34-3.13.2.2 Distance from Storage to Exposures. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 ft (6096 mm) of property lines, streets, alleys, Public way, or buildings not used exclusively for storage, dis-tribution, or manufacturing of gases. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive extending not less than 30 in (762 mm) above and to the side of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such distance. SUBSTANTIATION: The proposal would permit buildings that are asso-ciated with the manufacture or distribution of toxic, highly toxic, oxidizing or corrosive materials to be excluded from the separation from building requirements that would ordinarily apply to outdoor storage. Buildings that are associated with the manufacture or distribution of hazardous materials are likely to contain large quantities of such materials; therefore, the need for requiring outdoor storage of the same material to be separated from such buildings by distance or by a barrier is unclear. It is also unclear why the code deals with this matter on such a random basis. Considering that the UFC permits explosives manufacturing buildings to be adjacent to stor-age magazines (see the definition of inhabited building), it seems illogical that buildings used for manufacturing of non-flammable hazardous materi-als would not receive the same allowance. Materials whose only hazard is toxicity or corrosivity are not a fire or explosion hazard, and there is no apparent reason for requiring such materi-als to be separated from a building in a manner different than that required for ordinary commodities. Oxidizing gasses are requiring different treat-ment of these two materials classes in this circumstance. Considering that compressed gases are required to be separated from hazardous conditions that might cause a release, such as combustible waster or vegetation, there appears to be little likelihood of an incident involving a release of product due to a fire exposure. It is also worth noting that there is ample precedence which justifies ap-proval of this proposal. The BOCA FPC does not require separation of buildings from outdoor storage of corrosive, oxidizing or toxic compressed gases, regardless of whether the buildings are used for manufacturing these products. In addition, the 2000 IFC provides similar allowances.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 399 (Log #342).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #342)1-399-(34-3.4.2.2.2 and 34-3.4.2.2.3, Table 34.3.7.G) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34-3.4.2.2.2 to read as follows: 34-3.4.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of a building, property line, street, alley, public way, or means of egress to a public way or building not used exclusively for the storage, distribution or manufacturing of gases unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire-resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet (1524 mm) from exposures. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees. Exception: Gases in gas cabinets complying with Section 34-3.4.1.3.2 and located 5 feet (1524 mm) or more from buildings and 25 feet (7620 mm) from means of egress. Section 34-3.4.2.2.3 shall not apply. Also Revise Section 34-3.4.2.2.3 to read as follows: 34-3.4.2.2.3 Openings in exposed buildings. When the storage area is located closer than 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a building, openings into a building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally from the

storage area whether or not shielded by a protective structure. Exception: Buildings not used for the storage, distribution or manufactur-ing of highly toxic or toxic gases., Also revise Table 34-3.7-G as follows:

Oxidizing Gases – Distance From Use to Exposures1

Quantity of Gas Stored (cubic ft at NTP)

Distance to a Building Not Used Exclusively For the Stor-age, Distribution or Manufac-turing of Oxidizing Gases or Public Way or Property Line that can be Built Upon (ft)

Distance Between Storage Areas (ft)

Also revise Section 34-3.13.2.2 to read as follows: 34-3.13.2.2 Distance from Storage to Exposures. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 feet (6096 mm) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways, or means of egress to a public way, or buildings not used exclusively for the storage, distribution or manu-facturing of such materials. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive extending not less than 30 inches (762 mm) above and to the side of the storage area, is allowed in lieu of such distance. SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with UFC 2001 Supplement. The proposal would permit buildings that are associated with the manufacture or distribution of toxic, oxidizing or corrosive materials to be excluded from the separation from building requirements that would ordinarily ap-ply to outdoor storage. Buildings that are associated with the manufacture or distribution of hazardous materials are likely to contain large quantities of such materials; therefore, the need for requiring outdoor storage of the same material to be separated from such buildings by distance or by a bar-rier is unclear. It is also unclear why the code deals with this matter on such a random basis. Considering that the UFC permits explosives manu-facturing buildings to be adjacent to storage magazines (see the definition of “inhabited building” in Section 210), it seems illogical that buildings used for manufacturing of nonflammable hazardous materials would not receive the same allowance. Materials whose only hazard is toxicity or corrosivity are not a fire or explosion hazard, and there is no apparent reason for requiring such materi-als to be separated from a building in a manner different than that required for ordinary commodities. Oxidizing gases are noncombustible materials stored in noncombustible containers, like toxic and highly toxic gases. There is no apparent reason for requiring different treatment of these mate-rial classes in this circumstance. Considering that UFC Section 7401.8 (which is proposed to be added in the revised Chapter 33 of NFPA 1-UFC in the ROP process) requires all compressed gases to be separated from hazardous conditions that might cause a release, such as combustible waste or vegetation, there appears to be little likelihood of an incident involving a release of product due to a fire exposure. It is also worth noting that there is ample precedence which justifies ap-proval of this proposal. The BOCA FPC does not require separation of buildings from outdoor storage of corrosive, oxidizing or toxic compressed gases, regardless of whether the buildings are used for manufacturing these products. In addition, the 2000 IFC provides similar allowances.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle 1. Revise Section 34-3.4.2.2.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-3.4.2.2.2 Distance Limitation to Exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall not be within 75 ft (22.9 m) of a building, property line, street, alley, public way, or means of egress to a public way or building not used exclusively for the storage, distribution or manufacturing of gases unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire-resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) from exposures. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees. Exception: Gases in gas cabinets complying with Section 34-3.4.1.3.2 and located 5 ft (1.5 m) or more from buildings and 25 ft (7.6 m) from means of

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Oxidizing Gases – Distance From Use to Exposures1

Quantity of Gas Stored (cubic ft at NTP)

Distance to a Building Not Used Exclusively For the Storage, Distribution or Manufacturing of Oxidizing Gases or Public Way or Property Line that can be Built Upon (ft)

Distance Be-tween Storage Areas (ft)

3. Revise Section 34-3.13.2.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 34-3.13.2.2 Distance from Storage to Exposures. Outdoor storage of corrosive materials shall not be within 20 ft (6.1 m) of buildings, property lines, streets, alleys, public ways,or means of egress to a public way, or buildings not used exclusively for the storage, distribution or manufacturing of such materials. An unpierced two-hour fire-resistive wall extending not less than 30 in. (76.2 cm) above and to the side of the storage area, is al-lowed in lieu of such distance.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revisions incorporate the submitter’s intent as proposed in the substantiation for the proposal.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #230)1-400-(34-3.4.2.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add an exception as follows: 1) All materials under the canopy including hazardous materials and the containers in which they are stored, are noncombustible 2) The canopy is located not less than 30-ft from combustible materials or structures or is separated from such materials or structures using a fire barrier complying with Section 34-3.4.2.2.2. SUBSTANTIATION: Where noncombustible materials are stored in non-combustible containers, sprinkler protection would provide no particular benefit. Storage will still have to meet separation requirements.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle

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(Log #339)1-401-(34-3.4.2.3) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34.3.4.2.3 and add an exception as follows: 34.3.4.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of build-ings shall be stored under a canopy of noncombustible construction. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See also Section 34.3.1.11. An automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be provided for canopies used for storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required when: 1. All materials under the canopy, including hazardous materials and the containers in which they are stored, are noncombustible, and 2. The canopy is located not less than 30-feet from combustible materials or structures or is separated from such materials or structures using a fire barrier complying with Section 34-3.4.2.2. SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with 2001 Supplement to UFC. Canopy structures required by this section are generally provided for the purpose of keeping materials stored there under from being exposed to the elements. In many cases, they are used exclusively for the storage of noncombustible materials kept in noncombustible containers, and they are located away from anything that would present a fire exposure. In

such cases, sprinkler protection would provide no particular benefit, and it should not be required.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Revise Section 34-3.4.2.3 and add an exception as follows: 34-3.4.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of build-ings shall be stored under a canopy of noncombustible construction. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See also Section 34.3.1.11. An automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be provided for canopies used for storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required when: 1. All materials under the canopy, including hazardous materials and the containers in which they are stored, are noncombustible. 2. The canopy is located not less than 30 ft (9.1 m) from combustible ma-terials or structures or is separated from such materials or structures using a fire barrier complying with Section 34-3.4.2.2.and 3. A sign shall be posted stating that combustible materials shall not be stored under or within 30 ft (9.1 m) of the canopy.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent with an additional requirement for signage added to the exception.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: SCHIRMER: Change “fire sprinkler” to “sprinkler”. Editorial for con-sistency.

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(Log #231)1-402-(34-3.4.2.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 34-3.4.2.4, Page 331. Add an exception as follows: 34-3.4.2.4 Piping and Controls - Stationary Tanks: 34-3.4.2.4 Piping and Controls: In addition to the requirements of Section 34-1.4.3, piping and controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following: 1. Pressure relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Exception: When approved, non-resetting emergency relief devices on a tank provided exclusively for relieving pressure due to fire exposure need not be vented to a treatment system provided that: 1) the material in the tank is not flammable, 2) the tank is not located in a diked area with other tanks containing combustible materials, and 3) the tank is located not less than 75-ft from combustible materials or structures or is shielded by a fire barrier complying with Section 34-3.4.2.2.2. SUBSTANTIATION: Reason: This exception only applies when ap-proved by the chief, and it now requires that qualifying vent devices be sealed during normal operations. In addition, the clear distance to com-bustibles has been increased to 75 ft, which corresponds to the maximum regulated distance specified by the code for outdoor storage in Section 34-3.4.2.2.2. For the case of a tank containing a nonflammable gas, surrounded by a 75-ft wide space that is free of combustible materials, there is no reasonable prospect for a fire exposure that would threaten the tank. Nevertheless, nationally recognized standards to tank design still require that an emer-gency relief device sized to prevent tank rupture due to fire exposure must be provided. The proposed treatment exception would apply only to a relief device that is exclusively provided for preventing tank rupture due to a fire exposure, and only when there is no realistic chance for such an exposure to occur. Other pressure relief devices provided to prevent tank rupture due to a process failure or an internal reaction would not qualify for the exception and would have to be routed to a treatment system.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-403 (Log #345).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #345)1-403-(34-3.4.2.4 Exception (New) ) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Add an exception to Section 34-3.4.2.4 to read as follows: 34-3.4.2.4 Piping and Controls: In addition to the requirements of Sec-tion 34-1.4.3, piping and controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following:

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA 1. Pressure relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with Section 34-3.4.1.3.5. Exception: When approved, nonresetting emergency relief devices pro-vided exclusively for relieving pressure on a tank due to fire exposure need not be vented to a treatment system provided that: 1) the material in the tank is not flammable. 2) the tank is not located in a diked area with other tanks containing combustible materials, and 3) the tank is located not less than 75 feet from combustible materials or structures or is shielded by a fire barrier complying with Section 34-3.4.2.2.2. (Balance to remain unchanged). SUBSTANTIATION: Correlation with 2001 UFC Supplement. For the case of a tank containing a nonflammable gas, surrounded by a 75 foot wide space that is free of combustible materials, there is no reasonable prospect for a fire exposure that would threaten the tank. Nevertheless, nationally recognized standards for tank design still require that an emer-gency relief device sized to prevent tank rupture due to fire exposure must be provided. The proposed treatment exception would apply only to a relief device that is exclusively provided for preventing tank rupture due to a fire exposure, and only when there is no realistic chance for such an exposure to occur. Other pressure relief devices provided to prevent tank rupture due to a process failure or an internal reaction would not qualify for the exception and would have to be routed to a treatment system.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #262)1-404-(34-3.7 and 24-2) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Assoc./Rep. ARCH Chemicals/PPG IndustriesRECOMMENDATION: 1. Delete all of Section 34-3.7 Oxidizers and substitute: 34-3.7 Oxidizers The storage of oxidizers that are liquid or solid at ambient conditions shall be in accordance with NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid oxidizers. 2. Delete Chapter 24, Section 24-2, Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, and mod-ify the title and Section 24-1.1 by deleting references to oxidizers. 24-1.1 This chapter shall apply to the prevention, control, and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to the storage of solid and liquid oxidizers and organic peroxide formulations.SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, scope and content address the subject of oxidizer storage. Therefore, per NFPA directives, it should be referenced instead of the ex-tracted Uniform Fire Code text.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 344 (Log #104).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #440)1-405-(34-3.7.1.534-3.8.1.5, 34-3.10.1.4 and 34-3.11.1.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. AAMA Smoke Vent Task GroupRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 34-3.7.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be provided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. 34-3.8.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be provided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. 34-3.10.1.4 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be provided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. 34-3.11.1.5 Smoke and heat venting. Smoke and heat venting shall be provided. The design criteria shall be as set forth in the NFPA 5000. 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting. Also, add the following new standard to Section 40-1.1: NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2002 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: At present it is not clear if NFPA 5000 will contain specific design criteria for smoke and heat venting. We believe it would be more appropriate at this time to specifically reference the NFPA 204 Stan-dard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2002 edition. NFPA 204 is presently undergoing major revisions with the new standard to be voted on by the general membership at the NFPA Fall Meeting this year (2001). This new edition of NFPA 204 will be a full standard rather than a guide and will

certainly be available for referencing in the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code during its current revision cycle. The new NFPA 204 standard provides performance criteria for determin-ing how to design and install smoke and heat vents in the roofs of single story buildings. It allows the designer to select the appropriate performance level and then utilize the standard to implement a design that achieves the design criteria therein.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1-408 (Log #CP22) to delete all four identified sections. NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #232)1-406-(34-4.2.3.7.9) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 34-4.2.3.7.9, Page 344. Delete and re-place with the following: 34-4.2.3.7.9 Process equipment. Effluent classified as highly toxic or toxic gases which could be discharged to the atmosphere shall be processed through an exhaust scrubber or other processing system. Such systems shall be in accordance with the Mechanical Codes as required for product-conveying ventilation systems. SUBSTANTIATION: Reason: This section appears to require toxic and highly toxic gases that could be released from processes in effluent to be treated instead of being released to the atmosphere. The provisions are flawed, however, because there are no quantity thresholds indicating a con-centration threshold at which they should be applied or the concentration limit on discharges. Furthermore, determining when a toxic or highly toxic gas could be released to atmosphere is too subjective for uniform enforce-ment. With all of the current regulations for toxic and highly toxic gases, not to mention the cadre of EPA rules on releases of hazardous materials to atmo-sphere, it seems that the controls already provided elsewhere in the code are more than adequate to deal with whatever hazard may have been foreseen by the original authors of this section. Therefore, there does not appear to be any real need for the provisions, and they should be deleted.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-407 (Log #340).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #340)1-407-(34-4.2.3.7.9) : Accept SUBMITTER: Jeffrey M. Shapiro, Int’l Code Consultants/Rep. The Chlorine InstituteRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 34.4.2.3.7.9 to read as follows: 34.4.2.3.7.9 Process equipment. Effluent from process equipment con-taining classified as highly toxic or toxic gases which could be discharged to the atmosphere shall be processed through an exhaust scrubber or other processing system. Such systems shall be in accordance with the Mechani-cal Code as required for product-conveying ventilation systems. SUBSTANTIATION: Consistency with 2001 UFC Supplement. This section appears to require toxic and highly toxic gases that could be re-leased from processes in effluent to be treated instead of being released to atmosphere. The provisions are flawed however because there are no quan-tity thresholds indicating a concentration threshold at which they should be applied or the concentration limit on discharges. An additional change vs the UFC has been made because determining when a toxic or highly toxic gas “could” be released to atmosphere is too subjective for uniform enforcement.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP22)1-408-(34.7.1.5; 34.3.8.1.5; 34.3.10.1.4; 34.3.11.1.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Delete the following existing sections in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint: 34.3.7.1.5; 34.3.8.1.5; 34.3.10.1.4; and 34.3.11.1.5. SUBSTANTIATION: The Committee did not support the position that requirements for smoke and heat venting should be based on hazardous material exempt amounts.

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(Log #245)1-409-(Chapter 35) : Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Jose’ A Marrero, Southern Company/ Hatch Nuclear PlantRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Chapter 35 Stationary Lead Acid Battery Systems 35-1 Scope. Stationary lead acid battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons (189.3 L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies shall be in accordance with Chapter 35. 35-2 Permits 35-2.1 General. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. 35-2.2 Design Submittals. Prior to installation, plans shall be submitted and approved. Systems shall be designed in accordance with: IEEE 1184 Guide for the Selection and Sizing of Batteries for Uninter-ruptible Power Systems IEEE 1144 Recommended Practice for Sizing Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems IEEE 1187 Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries for Stationary Applica-tions IEEE 1375 Guide for the Protection of Stationary Battery Systems or other approved documents according to technology used. 35-3 Installation and maintenance. Installation and maintenance of battery systems shall be in accordance with ANSI/IEEE 484 Recommended Practice for Installations of Large-Lead Storage for Generating Stations and Substations and ANSI/IEEE 937 Recommended practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. IEEE 1106 Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance, Testing and Replacement of Vended Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Stationary Ap-plications IEEE 450 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and Replace-ment of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications (ANSI/IEEE) IEEE 1145 Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems IEEE 1187 Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Storage Batteries for Stationary Applica-tions IEEE 1188 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Re-placement of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Applications or other approved document(s) according to the technology used. 35-3.2 Safety Venting. Batteries shall be provided with a flame arresting safety venting cap. 35-3.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than Assembly, Educational, De-tention and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, and Residential Occupan-cies. Battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other por-tions of the building by a minimum one-hour fire-resistive separation. In Assembly, Educational, Detention and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, and Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a two-hour fire-resistive separation. 35-3.4 Spill Control. Each rack of batteries, or group of racks shall be provided with a liquid tight 4-inch (101.6 mm) spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions. Each battery system installation shall have a designed spill control barrier or an approved method and appropriate materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte. Batteries with an immobilized electrolyte shall be exempt. 35-3.5 Neutralization. An approved method and materials to neutral-ize spilled electrolyte shall be provided for use by trained personnel. The method and materials shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the larg-est lead-acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0. 35-3.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code and the following: 1. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum con-centration of hydrogen and other explosive or toxic gases to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room battery space in accordance with nationally recognized standards, or 2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1m3/s per m2) of floor area of the room/cabinet. 3. Battery environment shall be controlled or analyzed to be able to main-tain temperature in a safe operating range for the specific battery technol-ogy used.

35-3.7 Signs. Doors/Accesses into rooms or, buildings or cabinets containing stationary lead acid battery systems shall be provided with ap-proved signs. The signs shall state that the room contains lead acid battery systems, that the battery room contains energized electrical circuits and that the battery electrolyte solutions are corrosive liquids. 35-3.8 Seismic Protection. Battery systems shall be seismically braced in accordance with the building code. 35-3.9 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in such areas and supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service of a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location.SUBSTANTIATION: There is a variety of different battery technology being used for stationary applications, all having their unique attributes; but all should be addressed similarly when it is viewed from a Life Safety point of view. This unified approach would help alleviate much of the confusion surrounding battery system. Each technology’s particular system design, installation and maintenance requirement are better addressed within the frame work of those standards that are already approved and recognized specifically for that purpose.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle in PartCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1- 412 (Log CP#26).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #250)1-410-(Chapter 35) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald Marts, Telcordia Technologies, Inc./Rep. Regional Bell Operating CompaniesRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Chapter 35 Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Systems 35-1 Scope. Stationary lead-acid battery systems using vented flooded lead-acid batteries having an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gal-lons (376.5 L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons (189.3 L) in buildings unsprinklered used for facility standby power, emergency power or unin-terrupted power supplies shall be in accordance with Chapter 35. Valve-regulated lead-acid batteries are not subject to the requirements of this Section but shall comply with Chapter 36. 35-2 Permits (Unchanged) 35-2.1 (Unchanged) 35-2.2 (Unchanged) 35-3 (Unchanged) 35-3.2 (Unchanged) 35-3.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than Assembly, Educational, Detention and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a minimum one-hour fire-resistive separation. In As-sembly, Educational, Detention, and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers Residential Board and Care and Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a two-hour fire-resistive separation. Batteries are permitted to be in the same room with the equip-ment they serve. 35-3.4 Spill Control. Each track of batteries or group of racks shall be provided with a liquid tight 4-inch (101.6 mm) spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions. an approved method and materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte. The method and materials shall be capable of controlling a spill from the largest lead-acid battery. 35-3.5 (Unchanged) 35-3.6 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Mechanical Code and the following: 1. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concen-tration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room in accor-dance with nationally recognized standards. or 2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 m3/s per m2) of floor area of the room. 1 ft3/min/ft2 (0.0051 m3/sxm2) of floor area of the room. 35-3.7 (Unchanged) 35-3.8 (Unchanged) 35-3.9 (Unchanged) SUBSTANTIATION: 35-1 Scope. Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Sys-tems: The need for safety venting, spill control, neutralization, ventilation, signs, smoke detection and seismic protection are required regardless of the pres-ence of sprinklers in a building. Therefore, Chapter 35 should be applicable when the electrolyte capacity is more than 50 gallons. 35-3.3 Current practice is to place batteries in the same room as the switch gear and equipment. It is important to keep the length of wiring to

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAa minimum. This current practice has not resulted in poor fire experience, and is the practice in most telecommunication equipment spaces. 35-3.4 The language dealing with spill containment has been changed to performance language describing the safety objective so that other appro-priate methods of containment can be designed for the particular building conditions. For example, some methods of containment can be designed by absorption with no dangerous off gassing by the absorption medium or the room containing only batteries can be designed to contain a spill. 35-6 Correct the metric conversion for continuous ventilation.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1-412 (Log #CP26).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #357)1-411-(Chapter 35) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jenny Nelson, AT & T Corp.RECOMMENDATION: Revise Chapter 35 to read as follows: 35-1 Scope. Stationary lead-acid battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 100 gallons (376.5L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons (189.3L) in buildings unsprinklered used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies shall be in accordance with Chapter 35. 35-2 Permits (Unchanged) 35-2.1 (Unchanged) 35-2-2 (Unchanged) 35-3 (Unchanged) 35-3.2 (Unchanged) 35-3.3 Occupancy Separation. In other than Assembly, Educational, Detention and Corrections Facilities, Health Care Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, and Residential Oc-cupancies, Bbattery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building - by a minimum one-hour fire-resistive separation. The battery systems are permitted to be in the same room with the equipment they serve. In Assembly, Educational, Detention, and Cor-rection Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers Residential Board and Care and Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a two-hour fire-resistive separation. 35-3.4 Spill Control. An approved method and materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte, shall be provided for the battery systems. The method and materials shall be capable of controlling a spill from the largest lead acid battery. Each rack of batteries or group of racks shall be provided with a liquid tight 4 inch (101.6 mm) spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions. The method and materials shall be capable of controlling a spill from the largest lead acid battery. 35-3.5 (Unchanged) 35-3.6 (Unchanged) 35-3.7 (Unchanged) 35-3.8 (Unchanged) 35-3.9 (Unchanged) SUBSTANTIATION: 35-1 Scope. Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Sys-tems: Sprinklers are not essential for any of the issues here (seismic, spill, ven-tilation, etc.). The requirements here should not be based on the presence of Sprinklers. 35-3.3 Current practice allows batteries to be placed in the rooms with the equipment in telecommunications equipment buildings. Reduced distance from the equipment to the batteries is safer. 35-3.4 This allows for performance design. The solid barriers provide a tripping hazard in an emergency condition.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1- 412 (Log #CP26).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP26)1-412-(Chapter 35) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Revise existing Chapter 35 Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Systems in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: Chapter 35 Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Systems35-1 Scope. Stationary lead-acid battery systems having an electrolyte of more than 100 gallons (378.5L) in sprinklered buildings or 50 gallons

(189.3L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility standby power, emer-gency power or uninterrupted power supplies shall be in accordance with Chapter 35.35-2 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with Section 1-16. Prior to installation, plans shall be submitted and approved.35-3 Safety Features.35-3.1 Safety Venting. Batteries shall be provided with safety venting caps.35-3.2 Thermal Runaway. VRLA (Valve-Regulated lead-acid) battery systems shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway35-3.4 Location and Occupancy Separation.35-3.4.1 Battery systems shall be permitted in the same room as the equip-ment that they support. 35-3.4.2 Battery systems shall be housed in a noncombustible, locked cabi-net or other enclosure to prevent access by unauthorized personnel unless located in a separate equipment room accessible only to authorized person-nel.35-3.4.3 In other than Assembly, Educational, Detention and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Resi-dential Board and Care, and Residential Occupancies, battery Systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a minimum of one-hour fire barrier. 35-3.4.4 In Assembly, Educational, Detention and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, and Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a mini-mum of two-hour fire barrier.35-3.5 Spill Control. (Extracted from 34-3.1.2.2)35-3.5.1 Rooms, buildings or areas used for the storage of hazardous mate-rials liquids in individual vessels having a capacity of more than 55 gallons (208.2 L) or when the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L) shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas.35-3.5.2 Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor loca-tions shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the following methods: 1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations, 2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor loca-tions provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes, or3. Sumps and collection systems.35-3.5.3 Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings which are provided with an open-grate trench across the opening that con-nects to an approved collection system.35.3.6 Neutralization. 35.3.6.1 An approved method to neutralize spilled electrolyte shall be pro-vided. 35.3.6.2 The method shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0.35.3.7 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided for rooms and cabinets in accordance with the Mechanical Code and one of the following:1. The ventilation system shall be designed to limit the maximum concen-tration of hydrogen to 1.0 percent of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous “boost” charging of all the batteries in accordance with nationally recognized standards, or2. Continuous ventilation shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (5.1 liters/sec per m2) of floor area of the room or cabinet.35-3.8 Environment. Battery environment shall be controlled or analyzed to be able to maintain temperature in a safe operating range for the specific battery technology used.35-3.9 Signs. 35.3.9.1 Doors or accesses into rooms, buildings or areas containing sta-tionary lead-acid battery systems shall be provided with approved signs. 35.3.9.2 The signs shall state that the room contains lead-acid battery sys-tems, that the battery room contains energized electrical circuits and that the battery electrolyte solutions are corrosive liquids.35.3.9.3 Battery cabinets shall be provided with exterior labels that identify the manufacturer and model number of the system and electrical rating (voltage and current) of the contained battery system. Within the cabinet, signs shall be provided to indicate the relevant electrical, chemical and fire hazard.35-3.10 Seismic Protection. In seismically active areas, battery systems shall be seismically braced in accordance with the building code.35-3.11 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in such areas and supervised by an approved central, proprietary or remote station service of a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. 2. Add a definition for Lead-acid Battery System. See Committee Action on Proposal 1-92 (Log#249). 3. Add an Exception No. 3 to existing Section 34.1.1.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read:

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(Log #151)1-413-(35-1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas F. Mueller, Southern Company Generation BIn B 423RECOMMENDATION: Add a Fine Print Note (FPN) as follows: “FPN - Nothing in this Code should be construed to mandate or allow sprinklers in battery rooms.” SUBSTANTIATION: Battery fires should not be extinguished using water, any more than any other electrical equipment fire. Also heat is gen-erated when water is mixed with battery acid and the volume of acid/water mixture will be impossible to contain. Dry chemical, halon or carbon diox-ide should be used to extinguish such fires.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: NFPA 1 does not use fine print notes as this would not be in compliance with the NFPA Manual of Style.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #152)1-414-(35-3.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas F. Mueller, Southern Company Generation BIn B 423RECOMMENDATION: Revise paragraph 35-3.4 as follows: 35-3.4 Spill Control. Each rack of batteries, or group of racks of vented lead-acid or vented NiCad batteries, shall be provided with a liquid-tight 4-inch (101.6 mm) spill-control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions, or be installed in a room with a concrete floor. The floor is to be graded so that any spilled electro-lyte will drain to an area where it can be contained and neutralized before disposal. The floor shall be covered with an electrolyte resistant, durable, anti-static and slip-resistant surface overall. The floor and/or drain area shall have adequate capacity to contain the volume of electrolyte in at least one of the largest cell jars. SUBSTANTIATION: Some type of containment is required around flooded, vented batteries, as electrolyte spillage has occurred in the past and the electrolyte may be an environmental hazard. But the 4-inch barrier at the racks is not warranted and places a hazard in the way of electricians and other personnel who are called on to service and maintain the batteries. Batteries require routine surveillance at least monthly or weekly. At those times each cell is examined. A normal battery installation leaves the termi-nals and posts un-insulated such that live parts at 125 volts or 250 volts are present. Additionally, from time to time cells require replacement. Those cells are big, and bulky and have no handles. A smooth, uncluttered work-ing space and good footing are essential when personnel are inspecting, handling and installing/removing cells to prevent tripping accidents and subsequent contact with live parts, or dropping of cell jars along with per-sonal injury. The 4-inch barrier will be a tripping hazard, and will impede workers in the normal performance of their jobs. There should be no need for containment to exceed the volume of one cell as jars are resistant to breakage. Abrupt, catastrophic leakage is not the norm even as the result of fires, and spillage usually occurs as the cells are being moved or replaced. Workers are then present who are trained and skilled in the proper neutral-ization of spilled electrolyte.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1-412 (Log #CP26).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #411)1-415-(35-3.4) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Kyle D. Floyd, Covenant Service CompanyRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 35-3.4 Spill Control Prevention/mitigation. Each rack of batteries, or group of racks shall be provided with a liquid tight, 4 inch (101.6 mm) spill control barrier which extends at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the battery rack in all directions. The battery room shall be designed to facilitate the handling and placement of battery cells/units onto the support rack(s). Adequate clearances around and beneath the racks shall be maintained to prevent tripping hazards during handling and to facilitate inspections of the battery. Approved spill absorptive materials and other personnel safety equipment shall be available during any handling of battery cells/units to mitigate the effects of spills. Refer to Section 35-5 above for recommended practices for installation and maintenance. SUBSTANTIATION: It is preferable to prevent a spill rather than con-trol it. The most likely time for spills is during handling of the cells/units. Clear access to the battery support racks during this time is imperative. To be effective, the proposed spill control barrier must be in place prior to the handling of cells. However, the presence of this barrier presents a tripping hazard to the personnel placing the cells/units on the racks. Once the cells/units are on the support racks, there is very little risk of a spill for the reminder of their expected life. However, clear access to the bottom of the cells for inspections is vital during routine maintenance of the battery. There should be no barriers to this access such as that pre-sented by the proposed spill control barrier. The maintenance personnel must have unhindered access. During handling, the absorptive materials should be readily available and some temporary barriers can even be formed for the specific spill risk area. At the end of this time, the area underneath the support racks should be cleared to facilitate inspections. In my experience with lead-acid batteries, the risk of a leak is much greater than the risk of a spill. The clearest visible evidence of a leak is the small wet spot on the acid-resistant floor underneath the rack. Placing ab-sorptive pillows underneath the rack absorbs the evidence and hinders the inspection to determine which cell is leaking. Anyone who has experienced a leaking cell knows what I’m talking about. Don’t take my word for the lack of evidence of spills in the industry. Do a search of the National Response Center web site, which is charged with tracking spills. There are no lead-acid battery spills reported out of a total of 145,000 incidents reported since 1989.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Action on Committee Proposal 1-412 (Log #CP26).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #153)1-416-(35-3.9) : Reject SUBMITTER: Thomas F. Mueller, Southern Company Generation BIn B 423RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: 35-3.9 Smoke Detection. An approved automatic smoke detection or heat detection system shall be installed in such areas and supervised by an ap-proved central, proprietary or remote station service of a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. SUBSTANTIATION: Batteries contain an acid electrolyte. There is the possibility that such electrolyte may become airborne due to fire or an unlikely explosion. Ionization detectors are not apt to function correctly in such an atmosphere. The allowance for an approved heat detection system provides users an acceptable alternative to a system which may fail to func-tion due to the very incident which it is designed to monitor.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee desire is to retain faster response times of smoke detectors vs. heat detectors.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-417-(Chapter 36 Planned Buildings Groups) : Reject SUBMITTER: Marshall A. Klein, Marshall A. Klein & Assoc., Inc./Rep. NMHCRECOMMENDATION: Delete text as follows: Chapter 36 Planned Building Groups 36.1 This Chapter applies to planned building groups in suburban and rural areas that the authority having jurisdiction determines would be im-pacted by one or more of the following during a fire: limited water supply, limited fire department resources, extended fire department response time, delayed alarms, limited access, hazardous vegetation, unusual terrain, or other unusual characteristics. Planned Building Groups shall comply with NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups. 36.2 Plans for the planned building group shall be submitted to the au-thority having jurisdiction for review. SUBSTANTIATION:NFPA 1141 should only be referenced through the use of Chapter 37 where a jurisdiction has designated wild land urban interfaces within its boundaries, NFPA 1141 was prepared by the TC on Forest & Rural Fire Protection with consideration to the problems in true wild land areas. The scope under proposed NFPA #1 Section 36.1 is too broad and can be misinterpreted by some code officials who would attempt to apply the pro-visions of NFPA 1141 to any type of “planned building group” (i.e. any size land site such as an industry site, multifamily residential site, business site, etc., that is developed for two or more buildings). The provisions of NFPA 1141 relating to fire lanes, streets, building construction, water supplies, etc., are substantially different from other referenced Codes such as NFPA #101 and proposed NFPA #5000 and well as the general provisions of NFPA #1. The terms “planned building groups”, “suburban”, and “rural”, “limited”, “extended”, “delayed”, and “unusual” in Section 36.1 are not de-fined to permit uniform application of Chapter 36. Therefore, only through the application of NFPA 1, Section 37.1, should NFPA 1141 be considered for use (by way of reference through NFPA 299 under Section 37.1) under NFPA 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not agree that the scope of NFPA 1141 is limited to designated wildland urban interface areas.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #251)1-418-(Chapter 36 (VRLA Batteries) : Accept in Principle in Part SUBMITTER: Ronald Marts, Telcordia Technologies, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Chapter 36 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Battery Systems 36-1 Scope. Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) used in buildings for facility standby power, emergency power, or uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) shall comply with Chapter 36. 36-2 Permits 36-2.1 General. Permits where required shall comply with Section 1-16. 36-2.2 Design Submittals. Prior to installation, plans shall be submitted and approved. 36-3 Safety Vents. VRLA batteries shall be equipped with self-resealing flame-arresting safety vents. 36-4 Thermal Runaway. VRLA battery systems shall be provided with a Listed device or other approved method to preclude, detect, and control thermal runaway. 36-5 Occupancy Separation. In other than Assembly, Educational, Deten-tion and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care, and Residential Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a minimum one-hour fire resistive separation. In Assembly, Educational, Detention, and Correction Facilities, Health Care, Ambulatory Health Care, Day Care Centers, Residential Board and Care and Residen-tial Occupancies, battery systems shall be located in a room separated from other portions of the building by a two-hour fire-resistive separation. 36-5.1 The battery systems are permitted to be in the same room with the equipment they support. When VRLA battery systems are installed in a separate equipment room, accessible only to authorized personnel, the use of open battery racks for ease of maintenance is permitted. VRLA Battery systems situated in an occupied work center shall be housed in a noncombustible cabinet or other enclosure to prevent access by unauthor-ized personnel. 36-6 Neutralization. An approved manual method and materials for the neutralization of a release of electrolyte shall be provided. The method and materials shall be capable of controlling and neutralizing a release of 3 percent of the capacity of the largest VRLA battery in the room to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0. 36-7 Room Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided to limit the maxi-

mum concentration of Hydrogen to 1 percent of the total volume of the room during the worst-case event of simultaneous “boost” charging all of the batteries in the room. Where calculations are not provided to substanti-ate the ventilation rate continuous ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (1 ft3/min/ft2) [0.0051 m3/(sxm2)] of floor area of the room shall be provided. The ventilation shall be either mechanically or naturally induced. 36-8 Cabinet Ventilation. Where VRLA batteries are installed, inside a cabinet, the cabinet shall be vented. The cabinet ventilation shall limit the maximum concentration of Hydrogen to 1 percent of the total volume of the cabinet during the worst-case event of simultaneous “boost” charging of all the batteries in the cabinet. Where calculations are not provided to sub-stantiate the ventilation rate, continuous ventilation at a rate of not less than 1 cubic foot per minute per square foot (1 ft3/min/ft2) [0.0051 m3/(sxm2)] of floor area covered by the cabinet shall be provided. The ventilation shall be either mechanically or naturally induced. The room in which the cabinet is installed shall also be ventilated as in 36.7. 36-9 Signs. Doors into rooms or buildings containing VRLA battery systems shall be provided with approved signs. The signs shall state that the room contains lead-acid battery systems and contains energized electri-cal circuits. Where VRLA batteries systems are contained in cabinets in occupied work centers, the cabinet enclosures shall be located within 10 ft. of the equipment that they support. The cabinets shall have exterior labels that identify the manufacturer and model number of the system and electri-cal rating (voltage and current) of the contained battery system. Within the cabinet there shall be signs that indicate the relevant electrical, chemical and fire hazards. 36-10 Seismic protection. The battery systems shall be seismically braced in accordance with the building code. 36-11 Smoke detection. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in rooms or spaces containing VRLA battery systems and supervised by an approved central propriety or remote station service of a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly attended location. SUBSTANTIATION: Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries differ substantially from flooded batteries (that are addressed in Chapter 35 Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Systems) in design, operation and more importantly, in potential hazard. Nor does the existing text in Chapter 35 address the hazards presented by VRLA batteries. A separated Chapter 36 in the Code is needed to properly address the hazards presented by VRLA batteries. The added wording in Section 35-1 makes it clear that VRLA batteries are covered in new Chapter 36. Scope: The proposed language for the Scope statement is intended to limit the application of this section to VRLA batteries used in ‘large’ sys-tems such as those commonly used in cellular telephone sites and similar installations. Listed stand-alone personal computer UPS devices, emer-gency lights, fire alarm panels, and similar installations or devices that use VRLA batteries are specifically intended to be excluded from the provi-sions of this section. Safety Vents: Self-resealing vents are an integral part of the design of VRLA batteries. Flame arresting vents are needed to prevent a static spark (or other flame source) outside the battery from propagating to the interior of the battery where oxygen and hydrogen may have accumulated during a normal operation of the battery. Thermal Runaway: Under certain extreme conditions of high ambient temperature or charging rate, VRLA batteries may experience a phenom-enon known as thermal runaway. Under these conditions, a VRLA battery may generate excessive heat internally that, in rare cases, may result in a fire. The proposed language will require users to address the potential haz-ard of thermal runaway, without requiring the use of specific device. Occupancy Separation: This section mimics the existing language in Section 35-3.3 while adding language applicable to the common practice of placing VRLA battery systems in cabinets. VRLA battery systems are listed under UL 1778, which places similar design and construction require-ments on cabinetized systems. Neutralization: The electrolyte in VRLA batteries is immobilized by either the addition of a gelling agent, or by being absorbed in a fiberglass mat (i.e., a sponge). This immobilization creates a situation where a spill of electrolyte is highly unlikely. Typical accidents where a VRLA battery case is broken result in a slight drip or a slow ooze of material out of the battery that cannot be characterized as a spill. Accordingly, spill control, as prescribed in Section 35-3.4 is not necessary. A means to neutralize any release of electrolyte should be provided. Typically either sodium-bicar-bonate powder or a liquid buffering solution is provided within the room where the battery system is located for use by trained personnel. Ventilation: The ventilation requirements proposed in Sections 36-7 and 36-8 mimic those found in Section 35-3.6 with two changes. The proposed language requires that the hydrogen generation calculations be performed for plausible worst-case situation (which is not explicitly required in Sec-tion 35-3.6). The proposal also addresses the increasingly common prac-tice of placing VRLA battery systems in cabinets. Signs, Seismic, and Smoke Detection: The proposals for signs, seismic protection and smoke detection mimic those currently found in Chapter 35 with minor changes to address issues unique to VRLA battery systems in cabinets.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPACOMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle in PartCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-412 (Log CP#26). The Committee did not accept the concept of safety vents as there was no specific technical substantation provided by the submitter to demonstrate their application.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #CP23)1-419-(36.2 & 37.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Code, RECOMMENDATION: Add the words “and approval” at the end of ex-isting sections 36.2 and 37.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. SUBSTANTIATION: It is the intent of the Code that the plans be re-viewed and approved.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #83)1-420-(38-3 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section to read: 38-3 Open Yard Storage. Lumber shall be piled with due regard to stabil-ity of piles and in no case higher than 20 feet. Open yard piling shall be located 25 feet from adjacent property lines so as to provide reasonable protection against exposure hazards. Where a distance of 25 feet cannot be maintained a 3 hour fire wall of minimum height of 25 feet shall be pro-vided as equivalent protection. 38-4 Mulch and wood chip piles. Piles shall not exceed 18 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 350 feet in length. Piles shall be subdivided by fire lanes having at least 25 foot clear space at the base of piles. 38-5 Piles containing leaves and other extraneous or hogged material, such as whole tree chip piles, shall be turned or reclaimed at a minimum of 3 months. SUBSTANTIATION: Currently there is no wording to deal with lumber storage, mulch or wood chip piles and other lumber materials. The pro-posed language is currently used in MD Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new section 38-3 to the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 38-3 Open Yard Storage. Lumber shall be piled with due regard to stabil-ity of piles and in no case higher than 20 feet. Open yard piling shall be located 25 feet from adjacent property lines so as to provide reasonable protection against exposure hazards. Where a distance of 25 feet cannot be maintained a 3 hour fire wall of minimum height of 25 feet shall be pro-vided as equivalent protection. 38-4 Mulch and wood chip piles. Piles shall not exceed 18 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 350 feet in length. Piles shall be subdivided by ap-proved access roadways at least 25 foot clear space at the base of piles. 38-5 Piles containing leaves and other extraneous or hogged material, such as whole tree chip piles, shall be turned or reclaimed at a minimum of 3 months. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee does not believe it is nec-essary to leave fire lanes in mulch and wood chip piles. Approved access roadways should satisfy the requirement for access for Fire Department equipment.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #290)1-421-(Chapter 39) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Larry Fluer, Fluer, Inc./Rep. Compressed Gas AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Delete the existing text in its entirety retaining only Sections 39-1 and 39-2 as revised. Change the title to Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids. Revise text as follows: Chapter 39 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids 39-1 Scope. Storage, use and handling of compressed gases and cryo-genic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter the appropriate NFPA Standard addressing the material of concern. Refer to NFPA 50 Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, NFPA 50B Standard for Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites, NFPA 51 Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting,

and Allied Processes, NFPA 51A Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charg-ing Plants, NFPA 55 Standard for the Storage Use and Handling of Com-pressed and Liquefied Gases in Portable Cylinders, NFPA 57 Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems, NFPA 59 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Plants, or NFPA 59A Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Partially full containers having residual compressed gases or cryogenic fluids shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required. Exception: 1 For industrial and storage occupancies, when a separate NFPA Standard addresses the specific material exists, that NFPA standard shall apply. 2 Fluids within an approved closed-cycle refrigeration system complying with the Mechanical Code are not regulated by Article 75 Chapter 39. See Article 63 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is not regulated by this article. For requirements pertaining to liquefied natural gas, see Chapter 21. For requirements pertaining to inert cryogenic fluids, see Chapter 39. Common inert cryogenic fluids include argon, helium and nitrogen. For require-ments pertaining to cryogenic fluids classified as hazardous materials, see Chapter 34. 39-2 Permits. Permits, where required shall comply with Section 1-16. Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using compressed gases or cryogenic fluids as the primary fuel for propelling the vehicles or for refrigerating the lading. See Chapter 33 for requirements for vehicles using compressed natural gas as a source of fuel. Delete the balance of Chapter 39 beginning with Section 39-3 in its en-tirety without replacement. SUBSTANTIATION: The provisions for compressed gases within the NFPA framework can be found within NFPA 55 and related standards. The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is submitting a major rewrite of NFPA 55 to meet a closing date of July 6, 2001. If provisions are to be included in NFPA-1 governing the storage, handling and use of compressed and/or cryogenic gases the provisions should be extracted from NFPA 50, 51, 50A, 50B, 51A, 55, 57, 59, 59A as appropriate. If the choice is made to establish requirements for gases in NFPA 1, they must either be extracted or the In-dustrial Medical Gases Committee of NFPA should be dissolved and allow the NFPA 1 Technical Committee to develop and maintain the necessary provisions.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 358 (Log #CP20).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #388)1-422-(Chapter 40) : Accept SUBMITTER: Bill Hopple, SimplexGrinnellRECOMMENDATION: Move Chapter 40 material to Chapter 2.SUBSTANTIATION: Preprint does not meet the Manual of Style, Sec-tion 1.6.2.1.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #306)1-423-(40-1.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: NFPA 1123, Code for Fireworks Display, 1995 2000 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: To update to the latest available published edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #307)1-424-(40-1.1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 1998 2002 edition.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPASUBSTANTIATION: To update to the latest edition which will be avail-able as a published document in the fall, 2002 prior to finalizing this revi-sion cycle for NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The document is not currently available at this time for inclusion into NFPA 1 UFC.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #323)1-425-(40-1.1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30-2000 and NFPA 30A-2000RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1996 2000 edition. NFPA 30A, Automotive and Marine Service Station Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 1996 2000 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: To update to the latest available published editions of both standards.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #133)1-426-(40-1.2.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Edward A. Donoghue, Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: 40-1.2.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanic Engineers, 3 Park Avenue, Times, NY 10017. ASME/ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 1996 2000. ASME/ANSI A17.3, Safety for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 1996 2001. SUBSTANTIATION: To reference the latest edition of the codes.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #233)1-427-(40-1.2.5) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 40-1.2.5 to include: UL 25 Standard for Meters for Flammable and Combustible Liquids and LP-Gas UL 58 Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Com-bustible Liquids UL 79 Standard for Power-Operated Pumps for Petroleum Dispensing Products UL 80 Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-burner Fuel UL 87 Standard for Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Petroleum Products UL 142 Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Com-bustible Liquids UL 330 Standard for Hose and Hose Assemblies for Dispensing Flam-mable Liquids UL 525 Standard for Flame Arresters UL 1316 Standard for Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground Stor-age Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mix-tures UL 2208 Standard for Solvent Distillation Units SUBSTANTIATION: Referencing nationally recognized standards elimi-nates any question as to the standard of safety or design that is required for items regulated in the code. This modification will add references to the most recent UL Standards for these items or processes.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: None of these UL standards are refer-enced in NFPA 1.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32


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(Log #324)1-428-(40-1.2.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. UL 2085-1997 (2nd) editionRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: UL 2085, Standard for Insulated Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flam-mable and Combustible Liquids, 1997. SUBSTANTIATION: The 1997 (2nd) edition of UL 2085 had a title change as indicated in the Proposal.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #360)1-429-(40-1.2.5) : Accept SUBMITTER: Howard Hooper, Underwriters LaboratoriesRECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 40-1.2.5 to read as follows: 40-1.2.5 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 UL 8 Standard for Foam Fire Extinguishers, 1995 UL 147A Standard for Non refillable (Disposable) Type Fuel Gas Cylin-der Assemblies, 1996 UL 147B Standard for Non refillable (Disposal) Type Metal Container Assemblies for Butane, 1996 UL 154 Standard for Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers, 1995 UL 197 Standard for Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances, 1993 UL 299 Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, 1995 UL 300 Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Pro-tection of Restaurant Cooking Areas, 1996 UL567 Standard Pipe Connectors for Flammable and Combustible Liq-uids Petroleum Products and LP-Gas, 1996 UL 626 Standard for 2 1/2 Gallon Stored Pressure Water Type Fire Extin-guishers, 1995 UL 711 Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Extinguishers, Rating and Testing of,1995 UL 842 Standard for Valves for Flammable Fluids, 6th Edition, 1997 UL 900 Standard for Test Performance of Air Filter Units, 1995 UL 924 Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 1995 UL 1093 Standard for Halogenated Agent Fire Extinguishers, 1995 UL 1975 Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 1996 UL 2085 Standard for Insulated Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flam-mable and Combustible Liquids, 1997 SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal reflects the latest editions of the UL Standards currently referenced in the Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #234)1-430-(203(b)) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 203-B Revise as follows: Barricade is a structure that consists of a combination of walls, floor and roof that is designed to withstand rapid release of energy in and explosion. Barricades may be fully confined, partially vented, or fully vented; or other effective method of shielding from explosive materials by an approved natural or artificial barrier. SUBSTANTIATION: The purpose of the proposal is to add other tools that may be of use. This also adds the ability to use other types of materi-als, such as dirt, etc.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle In the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint, delete definition 2-1.22. Replace with ex-tract definition from NFPA 1124 for barricade.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The definition for the term barricade will be extracted from NFPA 1124 since it is the document with the primary definition in the NFPA Glossary of Terms.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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1-431-(207(f)) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 203-F Revise as follows: Floor Area (Building) is the area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surround-ing exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. SUBSTANTIATION: The purpose of the proposal is to add clarification to the definition as to what is included and excluded from the building area.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that this term is already covered in NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. There is no need to add a defini-tion for floor area of a building.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #236)1-432-(208) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 208, Revise as follows: Garage is a building or portion thereof in which a motor vehicle contain-ing flammable or combustible liquids or gas in its tank or an electrical vehicle is stored, repaired, charged or kept. SUBSTANTIATION: The purpose of the proposal is to address the cur-rent uses of garages. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and the code should change to address the current technology.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add extract definition for garage from NFPA 5000.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #237)1-433-(217) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Section 217 Revise definition as follows: Protected Aboveground Tank is a listed atmospheric tank with integral secondary containment and an insulation system intended to reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank when the tank is exposed to hydrocar-bon pool fire, which is also provided with protection from physical damage. SUBSTANTIATION: The purpose of the proposal is change to definition of “Protected Aboveground Tank” to provide clarification and definition to this type of tank.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add extract definition for protected aboveground tank from NFPA 30.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee action is consistent with the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #309)1-434-(A-2-1.94) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add an asterisk after the Section number 2-1.94 and add a new Section A-2-1.94 to Annex A to read as follows: A-2-1.94 This definition is extracted from NFPA 495. As a result, ac-cording to the NFPA Manual of Style, it cannot be revised. This creates a slight dilemma for consumer fireworks which are classified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as Explosives, Division 1.4, Compatibility Group G (fireworks, 1.4G). Thus, by the NFPA 495 definition they would be considered to be explosives. However, technically speaking they are not explosives since they will not detonate or deflagrate. This classification problem has been recognized in some of the national model fire preven-tion codes which use the same definition as NFPA 495. Those codes have modified the definition to exclude consumer fireworks, 1.4G. Interestingly, the 2000 Uniform Fire Code does not have this problem since it uses a dif-ferent definition for “Explosive” and states in its definition for “Fireworks, 1.4G” (consumer fireworks) that such fireworks are not explosives. Thus, for the purpose of this code consumer fireworks should not be classified as explosives.

SUBSTANTIATION: This Annex A material is being proposed to assist the user of the code in appropriately applying the requirements for explo-sives and, in particular, consumer fireworks. As indicated in the proposed text, the definition for NFPA 495 for “explosive” inadvertently captures consumer fireworks (fireworks, 1.4G) which fall into the explosives clas-sification system of the United Nations adopted by the U. S. Department of Transportation in 1991. Yet consumer fireworks are not explosives in the sense that they do not detonate or deflagrate to create the hazard the defined term “explosive” is attempting to address. Since this definition is extracted text, it cannot be modified when included in NFPA 1. However, an explanatory note can be useful to indicate that even though the defini-tion for “explosive” may be construed to include consumer fireworks, it is not the intent that consumer fireworks be regulated as explosives by NFPA 1. As also noted, this approach is consistent with the other national model fire prevention codes.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add an extract definition for Explosive Material to read: 2-X Explosive Material. Any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term includes, but is not limited to dynamite, black powder, pellet powder, ini-tiating explosives, detonators, safety fuses, squibs, detonating cord, igniter cord, igniters and display fireworks, 1.3G (Class B, Special). (5000:33) Add Annex material for Explosive Material to read: A-2-X The term “explosive” includes any material determined to be within the scope of Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 40, and also includes any material classified as an explosive other than consumer fire-works, 1.4G (Class C, Common) by the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation in Title 49, Code of Federal Regula-tions. (NFPA 5000: 33).COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee added an extract defini-tion and Annex text for explosive material from NFPA 5000 that was more current than that used for the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #310)1-435-(A-2-1.106) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ameri-can Pyrotechnics AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Add new text as follows: A-2-1.106 Fireworks, Exception No. 1: The regulations referred to limit the explosive content of each toy cap to not more than an average of 0.25 grains (16.2 mg). Also, each package containing such caps has to be la-beled to indicate the maximum explosive content per cap. (1124: A-1-4) A-2-1.106 Fireworks, Exception No. 2: For information on the use of model rockets and model rocket motors, see NFPA 1122, Code for Model Rocketry. (1124: A-1-4) SUBSTANTIATION: To be consistent with the text in NFPA 1124-1998 for the definition for “Fireworks” since this is extracted text. These new sections proposed to Annex A are extracted from Annex A of NFPA 1124.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #278)1-436-(A-3-1.2 (New) ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Add an annex note as follows: A.3-1.2 It is the intent of this Code that all existing buildings comply with the current edition of the Life Safety Code. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposal is confirming that every existing building in every jurisdiction that adopts NFPA 1 will be required to ret-roactively comply with the Life Safety Code unless the jurisdiction takes specific action to exempt existing buildings.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add an Annex note for A-3-1.2 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: A-3-1.2 It is the intent of this Code that all existing buildings comply with the referenced edition of the Life Safety Code.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that the word “referenced” is more appropriate for the text being added into the Annex.

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(Log #84)1-437-(A-3-3.2) : Accept SUBMITTER: Robert Bourke, RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read: A-3.3-2 Emergency plans may include any of the following items based on the type of occupancy and hazards involved. -Procedures for reporting of emergencies relocating and/or evacuating occupants -occupants or staff member duties during emergencies -floor plans identifying the locations of portable fire extinguishers, other manual fire-extinguishing equipment, other automatic or manual fire sup-pression systems, first aid equipment, hazardous material spill equipment -manual fire alarm pull stations and fire alarm control panels -floor plans identifying the primary and secondary routes of evacuation for each room or portion of the occupancy -floor plans indicating the loca-tions of interior areas of refuge -site maps identifying the designated exterior assembly area for each evacuation route -assessments of both building systems and management features -use of alarms -transmission of alarm to fire department -response to alarms -procedures for isolation and/or extinguishment of fire -properties and location of hazardous storage or operations -special procedures for staff members who perform or shut down critical plant operations -a system to account for occupants or staff members after evacuation -designation of an emergency response coordinator and a back-up coor-dinator -an alternate means of communications other than the fire alarm -emergency contact information. SUBSTANTIATION: Added additional recommendations on what may want to be included in the plan.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #96)1-438-(A-3-15.4.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, City of Altamonte Springs Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: A-3-15.4.1 Paragraph No. 2: Revise text as follows: A reduction in re-quired fire flow as approved by the AHJ can be allowed when the building is provided with and approved automatic fire sprinkler system. In buildings other than one-and two-family dwellings, the resulting fire flow should not be less than 1500 500 GPM. SUBSTANTIATION: The 1500 GPM standard is excessively high for small buildings that are protected by a fire sprinkler system. This appendix should grant the AHJ the added flexibility to reduce the fire flow to not less than 500 GPM if the occupancy, construction type and built-in protection justify the reduction. A prime example of this would be a 2,000 sq. ft. con-venience store that is protected by a fire sprinkler system. A 1,500 GPM required fire flow for this sprinklered property would clearly be excessive.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #257)1-439-(A-3-15.4.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Marshall A. Klein, Marshall A. Klein & Assoc., Inc./Rep. NMHCRECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: A-3-15.4.1 Subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction, one of the following methods can be used to determine the fire flow require-ments for buildings and protected premises: a. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements for non-sprin-klered one- and two-family dwellings having a fire flow fire area which

does not exceed 3600 sf (344.5 sq m) should be 1000 gpm (3785.4 L/min). Fire flow and flow duration for non-sprinklered dwellings having a fire flow area in excess of 3600 sf (344.5 sq m) should not be less than that specified in Table A-3-14 15.4.1 (AIII-A-1). The minimum fire flow and flow duration for non-sprinklered buildings other than one- and two-fam-ily dwellings should be as specified in Table A-3-15.4.1. A reduction in required fire flow as approved by the authority having jurisdiction can should be allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. For example, NFPA #13, Tables 7-2.3.1.1, 7-9.4.1.1, 7-9.5.1.1, and 7-9.5.1.2 provide for outside hose allow-ances and flow durations for sprinklered buildings. Residential buildings sprinklered in accordance with NFPA #13R or NFPA #13D can be reason-ably protected with a fire flow of 500 gpm with a flow duration of 60 min-utes. In buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, the resulting fire flow should not be less than 1500 gpm. a. b. ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule b. c. NFPA 1142. SUBSTANTIATION: The relettering of the fire flow methods is edito-rial. The renumbering of the Table and elimination of a reference to a non-existent “AIII-A-1” is also editorial. Under method “a” there needs to be recognition in the Code for sprin-klered vs. non-sprinklered properties. It is my understanding that even un-der method “b”, ISO does not apply its rating tables to buildings sprinklered in accordance with NFPA Standards since the NFPA sprinkler require-ments include the minimum outside hose and water flow durations. If the application of the fire flow requirements under this Code does not take into consideration automatic sprinkler protection, then there is absolutely no incentive to provide automatic sprinkler protection. The existing fire flow and duration limits in the other NFPA Standards have been used through the years and have been proven reasonable for their intended applications. The recommendation for a minimum of 1500 gpm for all buildings other than one and two family dwelling, whether or not they are sprinklered, is overly restrictive to many jurisdictions that are attempting to control its mu-nicipal water development costs while at the same time attempting to have the building owner protect his/her property with sprinklers. The recommendation of 500 gpm for 60 minutes for the fire flow and duration for sprinklered residential building is based on the use and success of residential sprinkler systems, both NFPA #13D and #13R, ever since these standards have been published. The 500 gpm for 60 minutes is both reasonable and conservative. Consider that for a nonresidential, NFPA #13 sprinklered building, that is classified “light hazard”, with a sprinkler demand of no more than 165 gpm (density of 0.1 over 1500 sq. ft. + 10% design cushion), NFPA #13 Table 7-2.3.1.1 requires a total inside and out-side hose demand of 100 gpm for 30 minutes flow duration. Now for the residential sprinklered building with a sprinkler demand of 2 to 4 sprin-klers operating (#13D vs. #13R), total sprinkler demand is between 50 - 90 gpm, the fire flow and its duration requirement will be almost twice that of a “light hazard” occupancy. These recommended fire flow revisions are prudent, reasonable and achievable by most jurisdictions that will adopt this Code, and will not place an undue burden on the users or the taxpayers of such jurisdictions when buildings are sprinklered.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #266)1-440-(A-3-15.4.1) : Accept in Principle TCC NOTE:SUBMITTER: Thomas W. Jaeger, Gage-Babcock & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Change the reference from Table 3-14.4.1 to Table 3-15.4.1. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #331)1-441-(A-3-15.4.1) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. Ma-sonry Alliance for Codes and Standards (MACS)RECOMMENDATION: Revise the first paragraph of Section A-3-15.4.1 as follows:

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA A-3-15.4.1 Subject to the approval of the AHJ, one of the following meth-ods can be used to determine the fire flow requirements for buildings and protected premises. The minimum fire flow and flow duration require-ments for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire flow fire area which does not exceed 3600 sf (344.5 sq m) should be 1000 gpm (3785.4 L/min). Fire flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire flow fire area in ex-cess of 3600 sf (344.4 sq. m) should not be less than that specified in Table A-3-14.4.1 (A-III-A-1). The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings should be as specified in Table A-3-15.4.1 based on the fire flow fire area consisting of the total floor area of all stories in the building including mezzanines. However, portions of buildings which are separated by one or more four-hour fire walls constructed in accordance with NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, without openings can be considered as separate fire flow fire areas. The fire flow fire area of buildings constructed of Type I or Type II (222) construction can be determined using the area of the three largest successive floors. The rest of the section is to remain unchanged. Also, add NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, 2000 edition to Section I-1.1 of Appendix I. SUBSTANTIATION: Section A-3-15.4.1 was partially extracted from Appendix III-A of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code. We believe that the ad-ditional language proposed herein which has also been extracted from that appendix in the 2000 Uniform Fire Code provides useful information that can assist the user in determining the appropriate fire areas for calculating the required fire flow. This Proposal also provides flexibility to designers of buildings since fire walls can be used to subdivide the building in order to reduce the fire area, thus reducing the required fire flow. This Proposal also gives credit to buildings that are highly fire resistive noncombustible construction by limiting the fire area used to calculate the required fire flow to the largest three successive floors. As previously indicated, this criteria is presently contained in Appendix III-A of the 2000 Uniform Fire Code.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1-190 (Log #CP27).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #211)1-442-(A-5-8 (New) ) : Reject SUBMITTER: Scott Adams, Uniform Fire Code Association/Rep. 2001 UFC SupplementRECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows: A-5-8 For guidance on smoke and heat venting see NFPA 204. Smoke and heat venting is provided for safe fire fighting operations. Smoke and heat vents serve multiple functions in a building including property protec-tion and fire fighter safety. Smoke and heat vents also facilitate fire fight-ing operation. Smoke and heat vents can help to minimize smoke and heat damage within the building in order to protect the building contents, as well as the building structure, by venting the smoke and hot gases directly to the exterior. They provide for fire fighter safety by minimizing or even eliminating the time required for fire fighters to be on the roof to ventilate the building in order to effectuate control and eventual extinguishment and overhaul of a fire condition. They also help to facilitate fire fighting opera-tions by venting the smoke sufficiently that the fire fighters can identify and reach the seat of the fire to more quickly extinguish the fire. This also contributes to fire fighter safety by providing adequate visibility for fire fighters to conduct their operations so that they do not become disoriented or lost and subsequently overcome by the smoke or hot gases generated by the fire. SUBSTANTIATION: The reference to NFPA 204 is not necessary since Item 3 proposed by the UFCA Code Development Committee to revise Section 5-8 contains a direct reference to NFPA 204. Also, additional in-formation has been included to indicate that smoke and heat vents provide for more than fire fighter safety.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action on Proposal 1- 206 (Log #149).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #314)1-443-(A-7-1.10) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

A-7-1.10 Such devices or fire safety equipment can include, but should not be limited to, automatic fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler or water spray systems, standpipe and hose, fixed or portable fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, manual or automatic covers, smoke and heat vents, carbon dioxide, foam, halogenated or dry chemical or other special fire extinguishing systems. SUBSTANTIATION: Smoke and heat vents should be included as part of the list of possible safeguards (fire safety equipment) that would be suitable for mitigating certain special hazards if designed and installed per NFPA 204.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 30 NEGATIVE: 2EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442). SCHIRMER: Delete “Smoke and Heat Vents” as they are not included in this code and this reference could be misleading.

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(Log #316)1-444-(A-33-6) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 1 PreprintRECOMMENDATION: Add an asterisk after the Section number 33-6 and add a new Section A-33-6 to Annex A to read as follows: A-33-6 NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides informa-tion on this subject. SUBSTANTIATION: This proposed new Annex A explanatory material is identical to Annex A Sections A-17-2.4.4 and A-17-4.2 which are pro-vided for deflagration (explosion) venting requirements in Sections 17-2.4.4 and 17-4.2. Thus, it follows that the added Annex A section would be ap-propriate for Section 33-6 Deflagration Venting.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add Annex for Section 28-5.6 to read: A-28-5.6 NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, provides infor-mation on this subject.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The action for this proposal is correlated with Committee Action on Proposals 1- 358 (Log#CP20) Proposal 1-365 (Log#289).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #99)1-445-(Appendix H. ) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Michael Bradley, Flagstaff, AZRECOMMENDATION: Add text to read as follows: Appendix H Wildland Fire-Prone Areas1 Scope The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush- or forest-covered lands under the jurisdiction of the ahj presents a potential hazard to life and prop-erty from fire and resulting erosion. Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection and mitigation measures in hazardous fire areas should be provided and maintained in accordance with this Appendix.3 Permits and Approvals Permits for use of hazardous areas should not be issued when public safety would be at risk, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Possible uses include recreation (camping, hunting, hik-ing) construction, and seasonal habitation. The authority having jurisdiction should stipulate conditions for permits.4 Restricted Entry The authority having jurisdiction should determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas should be closed to entry and when such areas should again be opened to entry. Unauthorized persons should not be permitted to enter or remain in closed hazardous fire areas, except as allowed by the ahj.4.1 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons should be placed on every closed area5 Use of Flammable Materials and Procedures5.1 Smoking Lighting, igniting or otherwise setting fire to any smoking material should be prohibited unless within structures or smoking areas ap-proved by the authority having jurisdiction.5.2 Tracer Bullets, Tracer Charges, Rockets and Model Aircraft Tracer bul-lets and tracer charges should not be possessed, fired or caused to be fired into or across hazardous fire areas. Rockets, model planes, gliders and bal-loons powered with an engine, propellant or other feature liable to start or cause fire should not be fired or projected into or across hazardous fire areas.5.3 Explosives and Blasting Explosives should not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

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Table 6.3.2 Minimum Clearances Between Vegetation and Electrical Lines of Trimming Line Voltage Minimum Radial Clearance from Conductor

(ft) (x 3.048 m)

2,4000-72,000 4

72,001-110,000 6

110,001-300,000 10

300,001 or more 15

6.3.3 Minimum clearance to be maintained. Clearance not less than those established by Table 15.3.3 should be maintained during such periods of time as designated by the authority having jurisdiction. The site specific clearance achieved, at the time of pruning, should vary based on species growth rates, the utility company specific trim cycle, the potential line sway due to wind, line way due to electrical loading and ambient temperature, and the tree’s location in proximity to the high voltage lines. The authority having jurisdiction should establish minimum clearances different than those specified by Table 15.3.3 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction and approved.

Table 6.3.3 Minimum Clearances Between Vegetation and Elec-trical Lines to be Maintained Line Voltage Minimum Clearance

(in.) (x 2.54 cm)

750-35,000 6

35,001-60,000 12

115,001-230,000 30 1/2

230,001-500,000 115

6.3.4 Electrical power line emergencies. During emergencies, the utility company should perform the required work to the extent necessary to clear the hazard. An emergency can include situations such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table 15.3.3.7. CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGATIVE GROWTH FROM STRUC-TURES7.1 Persons, owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures,should maintain an effective defensible space in accordance with NFPA 1144, Standard for the Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire, maintain ad-ditional defensible space from buildings or structures, when required by the authority having jurisdiction because of extra hazardous conditions, maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.8 Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Roadways Areas within 10 ft (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets should be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Single specimens of trees, shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, may be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.9 Unusual Circumstances The authority having jurisdiction may determines that difficult terrain, danger of erosion or other unusual circumstances could require additional safeguards to be installed and maintained.10 Fire Roads, and Firebreaks, and Emergency Access10.1 The provisions of NFPA 1144 and NFPA 1141 should be used to de-termine the design, clearances, and provisions for emergency access (ingress and egress). In addition, the ahj should consider the additional provisions and restrictions contained in this section.10.2 Unauthorized Motorized vehicles should not be driven upon fire roads or firebreaks. Vehicles should not be parked in a manner which obstructs the entrance to a fire road or fire break.10.3 Radio and television aerials, guy wires thereto, and other obstructions should not be installed or maintained on fire roads, or firebreaks unless a vertical clearance sufficient to allow the movement of fire and emergency apparatus.10.4 Motorcycles, motor scooters and motor vehicles should not be operated within hazardous fire areas, except upon clearly established public or private roads.SUBSTANTIATION:COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Delete Annex H and revise as Chapter 37 to read:

Chapter 37 Wildland Urban Interface

37.1 The planning, construction, maintenance, education, and management elements for the protection of life and property from wildfire shall comply with this chapter and NFPA 299, Standard for Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire.37.2 The plans for construction and development within the wildland urban interface shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for review. 37.3 Wildland Fire-Prone Areas.37.3.1 Scope. The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush- or forest-covered lands under the jurisdiction of the authority having jurisdiction presents a po-tential hazard to life and property from fire and resulting erosion. Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection and mitigation measures in hazardous fire areas shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this section.37.3.2* Permits and Approvals. Permits for use of hazardous areas shall not be issued when public safety would be at risk, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. See 1-16 for additional requirements for permits.A.37.3.2 Possible uses include recreation (camping, hunting, hiking) con-struction, and seasonal and year-round habitation.37.3.3 Restricted Entry. The authority having jurisdiction shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted to enter or remain in closed hazardous fire areas.37.3.4 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons shall be placed on every closed area and access points.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA37.3.5 Use of Flammable Materials and Procedures.37.3.5.1 Smoking. Lighting, igniting or otherwise setting fire to any smok-ing material shall be prohibited unless within structures or smoking areas approved by the authority having jurisdiction. See 3-3 for additional require-ments on smoking.37.3.5.2 Tracer Bullets, Tracer Charges, Rockets and Model Aircraft. Tracer bullets and tracer charges shall not be possessed, fired or caused to be fired into or across hazardous fire areas. Rockets, model planes, gliders and bal-loons powered with an engine, propellant or other feature liable to start or cause fire shall not be fired or projected into or across hazardous fire areas.37.3.5.3 Explosives and Blasting Agents. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except as permitted by the author-ity having jurisdiction. See Chapter 16 for additional guidance.37.3.5.4 Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in hazardous fire areas unless permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. See Chapter 16 for additional guidance.37.3.5.5 Apiaries. Lighted and smoldering material used in connection with smoking bees shall not be allowed in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction.37.3.5.6 Open-Flame Devices. Welding torches, tar pots, decorative torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire shall not be operated or used in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction. Areas for such use can include inhabited premises or designated campsites which maintain a defensible space in ac-cordance to NFPA 299. Flame-employing devices, such as lanterns or kero-sene road flares, and fuses shall not be operated or used as a signal or marker in or upon hazardous fire areas unless at the scene of emergencies or railroad operations. See Chapter 18 and 29 for additional guidance.37.3.5.7 Outdoor Fires. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or main-tained in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction. Areas for such use can include habited premises or designated campsites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill. Permanent barbe-cues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material. See 3-4 for additional guidance.37.3.5.8 Incinerators and Fireplaces. Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grills shall not be built, installed or maintained in hazardous fire areas without prior approval of the authority having jurisdiction. Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe condition at all times. Openings in such appliances shall be provided with an approved spark arrester, screen or door. 37.3.5.9 Spark Arresters. Chimneys used in conjunction with outdoor fire-places, barbecues, incinerators or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon buildings, structures or premises located within 3.05 m (10 ft) of hazardous vegetation shall be provided with a spark arrestor in accor-dance with Section 8.9 of NFPA 299.37.3.6 Clearance of Brush and Vegetative Growth from Electrical Transmission Lines.37.3.6.1 Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmission and distribution line(s) shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this Section. 37.3.6.2 General. Clearances between vegetation and electrical lines shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this Section.37.3.6.2.1 A combustible free space around poles and towers shall consisting of a clearing of not less than 3.048 m (10 ft) each direction from the outer circumference of the pole or tower during such periods of time as designated by the authority having jurisdiction.37.3.6.2.2 Trimming clearance. At the time of trimming, clearances not less than those established by Table 37.3.6.2.2 shall be provided. The radial clearances shown below are minimum clearances that shall be established at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts.

Table 37.3.6.2.2 Minimum Clearances Between Vegetation and Electrical Lines of Trimming Line Voltage Minimum Radial Clearance from Conductor

(ft) (x 3.048 m)

2,4000-72,000 4

72,001-110,000 6

110,001-300,000 10

300,001 or more 15

37.3.6.2.3 Clearance not less than those established by Table 37.3.6.2.3 shall be maintained during such periods of time as designated by the authority having jurisdiction. The site specific clearance achieved, at the time of pruning, shall vary based on species growth rates, the utility

company specific trim cycle, the potential line sway due to wind, line way due to electrical loading and ambient temperature, and the tree’s location in proximity to the high voltage lines. The authority having jurisdiction shall establish minimum clearances different than those specified by Table 37.3.6.2.3 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction and approved.

Table 37.3.6.2.3 Minimum Clearances Between Vegetation and Electrical Lines to be Maintained Line Voltage Mini-mum Clearance

(in.) (x 2.54 cm)

750-35,000 6

35,001-60,000 12

60,001-115,000 19

115,001-230,000 30 1/2

230,001-500,000 115

37.3.6.2.4 Electrical power line emergencies. During emergencies, the utility company shall perform the required work to the extent necessary to clear the hazard. An emergency can include situations such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table 37.3.6.2.3.37.3.7. Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Structures.37.3.7.1 Persons, owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall maintain an effective defensible space in accordance with NFPA 299. 37.3.7.2 Where required by the authority having jurisdiction because of extra hazardous conditions, additional areas shall be maintained to include addi-tional defensible space from buildings or structures, maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.37.3.8 Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Roadways. Areas within 10 ft (3 m) on each side of portions of highways and private streets shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. Single specimens of trees, shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, may be exempt provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.37.3.9 Unusual Circumstances. The authority having jurisdiction may deter-mines that difficult terrain, danger of erosion or other unusual circumstances could require additional safeguards.37.3.10 Fire Roads, Firebreaks, and Emergency Access.37.3.10.1 The provisions of this section, NFPA 299 and NFPA 1141 shall be used to determine the design, clearances, and provisions for emergency ac-cess (ingress and egress). 37.3.10.2 Unauthorized vehicles shall not be driven upon fire roads or fire-breaks. Vehicles shall not be parked in a manner that obstructs the entrance to a fire road or fire break.37.3.10.3 Radio and television aerials, guy wires, and other obstructions shall not be installed or maintained on fire roads, or firebreaks unless a vertical clearance sufficient to allow the movement of fire and emergency apparatus.37.3.10.4 Motorcycles, motor scooters and motor vehicles shall not be oper-ated within hazardous fire areas, except upon clearly established public or private roads.37.3.11 Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment. See 1-15.3 for requirements on tampering with fire safety equipment.37.3.12 Maintenance. See 1-10.1 for requirements on maintenance.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee revision incorporates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #244)1-446-(Appendix H) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire DepartmentRECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: Appendix H Suppression and Control of Hazardous Wildland Fire-Prone Areas 1 Scope. The unrestricted use of grass-, grain-, brush-, or forest-covered lands under the juridiction of the ahj presents in hazardous fire areas is a potential hazard menace to life and property from fire and resulting erosion. Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-protection and mitigation measures facilities to control the spread of fire, which might be caused by recreational, residential, commercial, industrial or other activities conducted in hazardous fire areas should be provided and

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAmaintained in accordance with this Appendix. 2 Definitions Words defined in this appendix are intended for use only in this appendix: Tracer is any bullet or projectile incorporating a feature that marks or traces the flight of said bullet or projectile by flame, smoke or other means that results in fire or heat. Tracer Charge is a bullet or projectile incorporating a feature designed to create a visible or audible effect by means that result in fire or heat and should include any incendiary bullets and projectiles. 3 Permits and Approvals. Permits for use of hazardous areas should not be issued when public safety would be at risk, as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Possible uses include recreation (camping, hunting, hik-ing) construction, and seasonal habitation. The authority having jurisdiction should be authorized to stipulate conditions for permits. 4 Restricted Entry. The authority having jurisdiction should determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas should be closed to entry and when such areas should again be opened to entry. Unauthorized persons should not be permitted to enter or remain in closed Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except as allowed by the ahj. public roadways, in-habited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire areas is closed to entry. 5 Trespassing On Posted Property 5-1 General. When the authority having jurisdiction determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas should be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such area should be posted as hereinafter recommended. 4-1 5.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons should be placed on every closed area. 5-3 Trespassing. Unauthorized persons entering and remaining within areas closed and posted should be prohibited. 5 6 Use of Flammable Materials And Procedures 5.1 Smoking. Lighting, igniting or otherwise setting fire to any smoking material should be prohibited unless within structures or smoking areas ap-proved by the authority having jurisdiction. 5.2 8 Tracer Bullets, Tracer Charges, Rockets and Model Aircraft. Tracer bullets and tracer charges should not be possessed, fired or caused to be fired into or across hazardous fire areas. Rockets, model planes, gliders and bal-loons powered with an engine, propellant or other feature liable to start or cause fire should not be fired or projected into or across hazardous fire areas. 5.3 9 Explosives And Blasting. Explosives should not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. 5.4 10 Fireworks. Fireworks should not be used or possessed in hazardous fire areas unless permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. The author-ity having jurisdiction is authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed fireworks in violation of Section 10. 5.5.11 Apiaries. Lighted and smoldering material used in connection with smoking bees should not be allowed in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction. 5.6 12 Open-Flame Devices. Welding torches, tar pots, decorative torches and other devices, machines or processes liable to start or cause fire should not be operated or used in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction. Areas for such use can include inhab-ited premised or designated campsites which maintain a defensible space in accordance to NFPA 1144. are a minimum of30 feet (9144 mm) from grass, grain, brush or forest covered areas. Flame-employing devices, such as lan-terns or kerosene road flares, and fuses, etc. should not be operated or used as a signal or marker in or upon hazardous fire areas unless at the scene of emergencies or railroad operations. 5.7 13 Outdoor Fires. Outdoor fires should not be built, ignited or main-tained in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the authority having jurisdiction. Areas for such use can include inhabited premises or designated campsites where such fires are build in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill which are a mini-mum of 30 feet (9144mm) from grass, grain, brush or forest covered areas. Permits should incorporate such terms and conditions which will would reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires should not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the follow-ing conditions: 1. When high winds are blowing, 2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire, or 3. When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills should not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waster material. 5.8 14 Incinerators and Fireplaces. Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, perma-nent barbecues and grills should not be built, installed or maintained in haz-ardous fire areas without prior approval of the authority having jurisdiction. Incinerators, outdoor fireplaces, permanent barbecues and grills should be maintained in good repair and in a safe condition at all times. Openings in such appliances should be provided with an approved spark arrester, screen

or door. 5.9 7 Spark Arresters. Chimneys used in conjunction with outdoor fire-places, barbecues, incinerators or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used, upon buildings, structures or premises located within 9.1m (30 ft) 61m (200 ft) of hazardous vegetation fire areas, should be provided with a spark arrestor in accordance with Section 8.7.1 of NFPA 1144. con-structed with heavy wire mesh or other noncombustible material with open-ings not to exceed 1/2 in. (12.7 mm). 6 15 Clearance of Brush And Vegetative Growth From Electrical Transmis-sion Lines 6.1 15.1 Clearance of brush and vegetative growth from electrical transmis-sion and distribution lines should be provided and maintained in accordance with this Section. This Section does not authorize persons not having legal right of entry to enter on or damage the property of others without consent of the owner. 6.2 15.2 Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines should have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignition source, and provides a combustible free space consisting of a clearing of not less than 3.048m (10 ft) in each direc-tion from the outer circumference of such pole or tower during such periods of time as designated by the authority having jurisdiction. 6.3 15.3 Electrical Distribution and Transmission Line Clearances. 6.3.1 15.3.1 General. Clearances between vegetation and electrical lines should be provided and maintained in accordance with this Section. 6.3.2 15.3.2 Trimming clearance. At the time of trimming, clearances not less than those established by Table 15.3.2 should be provided. The radial clearances shown below are minimum clearances that should be established at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts. The authority having jurisdiction should be autho-rized to establish minimum clearances different than those in Table 15.3.2 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to the au-thority having jurisdiction and approved. Table 6.3.2 15-3.2 Minimum clearances between vegetation and electrical lines at time of trimming line voltage minimum radial clearance from con-ductor (ft) (x 3.048m) 2,400-72,000 4 72,001-110,000 6 110,001-300,000 10 300,001 or more 15 6.3.3 15.3.3 Minimum clearance to be maintained. Clearances not less than those established by Table 15.3.3 should be maintained during such periods of time as designated by the authority having jurisdiction. The site specific clearance achieved, at time of pruning, should vary based on species growth rates, the utility company specific trim cycle, The potential line sway due to wind, line sway due to electrical loading and ambient temperature, and the tree’s location in proximity to the high voltage lines. The authority having jurisdiction should is authorized to establish minimum clearances different than those specified by Table 15.3.3 when evidence substantiating such other clearances is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction and approved. Table 6.3.3 15.3.3 Minimum clearances between vegetation and electrical lines to be maintained line voltage minimum clearance (in.) (x 2.54 cm) 750-35,000 6 35,001-60,000 12 60,001-115,000 19 115,001-230,000 30 1/2 230,001-500,000 115 6.3.4 15.3.4 Electrical power line emergencies. During emergencies, the utility company should perform the required work to the extent necessary to clear the hazard. An emergency can include situations such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table 15.3.3. 15.4 Correction of Condition. The authority having jurisdiction is au-thorized to give notice to the owner of the property on which conditions regulated by Section 15 exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the legislative body of the jurisdiction is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien on the property where such condition exists. 7 16 Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from structures 7.1 16.1 General. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or main-taining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, should at all times: 1. Maintain an effective firebreak defensible space in accordance with NFPA 1144 Standard for the Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire. by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 30 ft (9144 mm) of such buildings or structures; Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as groundcovers, may be exempt provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure. 2. Maintain additional defensible space fire protection or firebreak by re-moving brush, flammable vegetation and combustible growth located from 30 ft to 100 ft (9144 mm to 30 480 mm) from such buildings or structures, when required by the authority having jurisdiction because of extra hazard-ous conditions causing a firebreak of only 30 ft (9144 mm) to be insufficient

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAto provide reasonable fire safety ; Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 ft (9144 mm) from buildings or structures and less than 18 in.(457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. 3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 ft (3048 mm) of the outlet of a chimney; 4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and 5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth. 16.2 corrective Actions. The executive body should be authorized to instruct the authority having jurisdiction to give notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated by this Section exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the execu-tive body should be authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such condition exists.8 17 Clearance of brush or vegetative growth from roadways. The authority having jurisdiction should be authorized to cause Areas within 10 ft (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are im-proved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to should be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated groundcover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, may be exempt pro-vided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. 9 18 Unusual Circumstances If The authority having jurisdiction may determine s that difficult terrain, danger of erosion or other unusual circum-stances could require additional safeguards to be installed and maintained make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of Sec-tions 15, 16, or 17 of this section undesirable or impractical, enforcement thereof may be suspended and reasonable alternative measures should be provided. 10 19 Use of Fire roads, and firebreaks, and emergency access 10.1 The provisions of NFPA 1144 and NFPA 1141 should be used to de-termine the design, clearances, and provisions for emergency access (ingress and egress). In addition, the ahj should consider the additional provisions and restrictions contained in this section. 10.2 19.1 Unauthorized Motorized vehicles should not be driven or parked by personnel upon fire roads or firebreaks beyond the point where travel is restricted by a cable, gate or sign Vehicles should not be parked in a manner which obstructs the entrance to a fire road or fire break. 10.3 19.2 Radio and television aerials, guy wires thereto, and other ob-structions should not be installed or maintained on fire roads or firebreaks unless a vertical clearance sufficient to allow the movement of fire and emer-gency apparatus. located 16 ft (4877 mm) or more above such fire road or firebreak. 10.4 20 Use Of Motorcycles, Motorscooters and Motor Vehicles. Motor-cycles, motor scooters and motor vehicles should not be operated within hazardous fire areas, without a permit by the authority having jurisdiction, except upon clearly established public or private roads. Permission from the property owner should be presented when requesting a permit. 21. Tampering With Fire Department Locks, Barricades and Signs. Locks, barricades, seals, cables, signs and markers installed with in hazardous fire areas. by or under the control of the authority having jurisdiction, should not be tampered with, mutilated, destroyed or removed. 22 Liability For Damage. The expense of fighting fires which result from a violation of this Appendix should be a charge agiainst the person whose violation of this Appendix caused the fire. Damages caused by such fires should constitute a dept of such person and are collectable by the authority having jurisdiction in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.SUBSTANTIATION: Clarification of the Appendix, deletion of wording that is not required or is already addressed in NFPA 1144 and adding a ref-erence to NFPA 1144. Also renumbered the section for clarification.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 445 (Log #99).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #315)1-447-(I-1-1) : Reject SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 204-2002 ROCRECOMMENDATION: Add the following new standard: NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2002 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 204 is referenced for informational pur-poses in Section A-5-8 of Annex A. The newest edition will be voted on at the NFPA Fall meeting in November, 2001. After issuance by the NFPA Standards Council it should be available in the spring, 2002.COMMITTEE ACTION:Reject

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: There is no reference to NFPA 204 as a standard since it has not completed the F02 revision cycle, where the change in document classification was being proposed.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #317)1-448-(I-1-1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 68-1998RECOMMENDATION: Add the following new standard: NFPA 68, Guide for Venting of Deflagrations, 1998 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 68 is referenced for informational purposes in the following Sections of Annex A: A-17-2.4.4 A-17-4.2 A-24-3.6.1.3 A-24-3.8.1.4COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #325)1-449-(I-1-1) : Accept SUBMITTER: Rick Thornberry, The Code Consortium Inc./Rep. NFPA 30-2000RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows: NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1996 2000 edition. SUBSTANTIATION: To update to the latest available published edition.COMMITTEE ACTION:AcceptNUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #243)1-450-(New Chapter- High Piled Storage) : Reject SUBMITTER: Tom Oakes, Burbank Fire Department/Rep. Southern California Fire Prevention OfficersRECOMMENDATION: Add new Chapter as follows: Proposal for addition of new chapter for NFPA 1 Chapter XX High Piled Storage X-1 Scope. Buildings containing high-piled storage shall comply with this Chapter and NFPA 230. In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, aerosols shall be in accordance with Chapter 9, flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 17, and hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Article 34. (UFC 8101.1) X-1.1 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with 1-16. (UFC 8101.3.1) X-1.3 Plan and specifications submittal. At the time of permit application, plans and specifications including the information specified below shall be submitted for review and approval. Following approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location. The plans shall include the following: 1. Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions of high-piled storage areas. 2. Useable storage height for each storage area. 3. Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable. 4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement. 5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array. 6. Maximum pile volume for each storage array. 7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section X-1.5. 8. Location of commodities which are banded or encapsulated. 9. Location of required fire department access doors. 10. Type of fire-suppression and fire-detection systems. 11. Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in-rack sprinklers. 12. Type, location and specifications of smoke-removal and curtain board systems. 13. Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue spaces. 14. Additional information regarding required design features. commodi-ties, storage arrangement and fire-protection features within the high-piled

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAstorage area shall be provided at the time of permit, when required by the chief. (UFC 8101.3.2) X-1.4 Evacuation plan. When required by the chief, an evacuation plan for public accessible areas and a separate set of plans indicating location and width of aisles, locations of exits and exit-access doors and exit signs, height of storage, and locations of hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of permit application for review and approval. Following approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location. (UFC 8101.3.3) X-1.5 Commodity Classification. X-1.5.1 General. X-1.5.1.1 Classification of Commodities. Commodity classification and the corresponding protection requirements shall be determined based on the makeup of individual storage units (i.s. unit load, pallet load). (13:2-2.1.1) X-1.5.1.2 Mixed Commodities. Protection requirements shall not be based on the overall commodity mix in a fire area. Mixed commodity storage shall be protected by the requirements for the highest classified commodity and storage arrangement. Exception No. 1: Up to 10 pallet loads of a higher hazard commodity, as described in 2-2.3 and 2-2.4, shall be permitted to be present in an area not exceeding 40,000 ft2 (3716 m2). The higher hazard commodity shall be randomly dispersed with no adjacent loads in any direction (including diago-nally). If the ceiling protection is based on Class I or Class II commodities, then the allowable number of pallet leads for Class IV or Group A plastics shall be reduced to five. Exception No. 2: The higher hazard materials shall be permitted to be con-fined to a designated area and properly protected for that area. (13:2-2.1.2) X-1.5.1.3 Pallet Types. When loads are palletized, the use of wooden or metal pallets shall be assumed in the classification of commodities. When plastic pallets are used, the classification of the commodity unit shall be increased one class (i.e., Class III will become Class IV and Class IV will become Group A plastics). No increase shall be required for Group A plastic commodity. Exception: When specific test data is available, the data shall take prece-dence in determining classification of commodities. (13:2-2.2) X-1-5.2 Commodity Classes. X-1.5.2.1 Class I. A Class I commodity shall be defined as a noncombus-tible product that meets one of the following criteria: (13:2-2.3.1) (1) Placed directly on wooden pallets (2) Placed in single layer corrugated cartons, with or without single-thick-ness cardboard dividers, with or without pallets (3) Shrink-wrapped or paper-wrapped as a unit load with or without pallets. X-1.5.2.2 Class II. A Class II commodity shall be defined as a non-combustible product that is in slatted wooden crates, solid wood boxes, multiple-layered corrugated cartons, or equivalent combustible packaging material, with or without pallets. (13:2-2.3.2) X-1.5.2.3 Class III. A Class III commodity shall be defined as a product fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers, or Group C plastics with or without cartons, boxes, or crates and with or without pallets. Such a product shall be permitted to contain a limited amount (5 percent by weight or vol-ume) of Group A or Group B plastics. (13:2-2.3.3) X=1.5.2.4 Class IV. A Class IV commodity shall be defined as a product, with or without pallets, that meets one of the following criteria: (13:2-2.3.4) (1) Constructed partially or totally of Group B plastics. (2) Consists of free-flowing Group A plastic materials. (3) Contains within itself or its packaging an appreciable amount (5 per-cent to 15 percent by weight or 5 percent to 25 percent by volume) of Group A plastics. The remaining materials shall be permitted to be metal, wood, paper, natural or synthetic fibers, or Group B or Group C plastics. X-1.5.2.5 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III, or IV. Group A plastics not otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: (UFC 8101.4.1.6) Aerosol, Level 3 (see Chapter 9) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80 percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel storage. Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals) Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater) Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartons Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers Mattresses, foamed rubber or foamed plastics Pallets and flats which are idle combustible Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage which is unbanded or not pro-tected with an approved wrap Pillows, foamed rubber and foamed plastics Pyroxylin Rubber tires Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers. X-1.5.2.6 Classification of Plastics, Elastomers, and Rubber. Plastics, elastomers, and rubber shall be classified as Group A, Group B, or Group C. (13:2-2.4)

X-1.5.2.6.1 Group A. The following materials shall be classified as Group A: (13:2-2.4.1) ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) Acetal (polyforinaldehyde) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Butyl rubber EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Natural rubber (if expanded) Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) PET (thermoplastic polyester) Polybutadiene Polycarbonate Polyester elastomer Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene Polyurethane PVC (polyvinyl chloride – highly plasticized, with plasticizer contend greater than 20 percent) (rarely found) SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene-butadiende rubber) X-1.5.2.6.2 Group B. The following materials shall be classified as Group B: (13:2-2.4.2) Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) Chloroprene rubber Fluoroplastics (ECTFE – ethylene-chlorotrifluoro-ethylene copolymer; ETFE – ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene-copolymer; FEP – fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer) Natural rubber (not expanded) Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6) Silicone rubber X-1.5.2.6.3 Group C. The following materials shall be classified as Group C: (13:2-2.4.3) Fluoroplastics (PCTFE – polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE –polytetrafl-tioroethylene) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Phenolic PVC (polyvinyl chloride – flexible – PVCs with plasticizer content up to 20 percent) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) X-1.5.3 Designation of high piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class IV or high-hazard commodi-ties. The designation of a high-piled combustible storage area, or portion thereof intended for storage of a different commodity class, shall be based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in X-1.5.1.2. (UFC 8101.5.1) X-1.6 Housekeeping and Maintenance. X-1.6.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be main-tained. (UFC 8101.6.1) X-1.6.2 Ignition sources. X-1.6.2.1 Commodity Clearance. X-1.6.2.1.1 The clearance between top of storage and sprinkler deflectors shall conform to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Sys-tems. (230:3-2.2.1) X-1.6.2.1.2 If the commodity is stored above the lower chord of roof trusses, at least 1 ft (30.5 cm) of clear space shall be maintained to permit wetting of the truss unless the truss is protected with 1-hour fireproofing. (230:3-2.2.2) X-1.6.2.1.3 Storage clearance from ducts shall be maintained in accor-dance with NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, Section 2-18. (230:3-2.2.3) X-1.6.2.1.4 The clearance between stored materials and unit heaters, radi-ant space heaters, duct furnaces, and flues shall not be less than 3 ft (0.9 m) in all directions or shall be in accordance with the clearances shown on the approval agency label. (230:3-2.2.4) X-1.6.2.1.5 Clearance shall be maintained to lights or light fixtures to pre-vent possible ignition. (230:3-2.2.5) X-1.6.2.1.6 Sufficient clearance around the path of fire door travel and around fire extinguishing and protection equipment shall be maintained to ensure proper operation and inspection. (3-2.2.6) X-1.6.2.2. Smoking Smoking shall be strictly prohibited. “No Smoking” signs shall be posted in prohibited areas. Exception: Smoking shall be permitted in locations prominently designated as smoking areas. (230: 3-4.5) X-1.6.2.3 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisle shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and debris. Fire depart-ment access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed. During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAunobstructed aisle width of 24 in. (609.6 mm) shall be maintained in 48-in. (1219.2 mm) or small aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 in. (1219.2 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unob-structed aisle width of 44 in. (1117.6 mm) shall be maintained. See X-2.10. (UFC 8101.6.3) X-1.6.2.4 Pile dimension and height limitations. See Table X-2.0 (UFC 8101.6.4) X-1.6.2.5 Arrays. See Section X-3.4 (UFC 8101.6.5) X-1.6.2.6 Flue spaces. See Table X-4.3 (UFC 8101.6.6) X-1.6.2.7 Mechanical Stock Handling Equipment X-1.6.2.7.1 General. Mechanical stock handling equipment shall be oper-ated and maintained in accordance with X-1.6.2.7.1. Powered industrial trucks used in high piled storage areas shall be operated and maintained in accordance with X-1.6.2.7.1 and NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Pow-ered Industrial Trucks Including Type designations, Areas of Use, Conver-sions, Maintenance, and Operation. X-1.6.2.7.2 Battery-charging installations shall be located in areas desig-nated for such purpose. The areas shall be kept free of extraneous combus-tible materials. Facilities shall be provided for the following: (1) Flushing spilled electrolyte (2) Fire protection (3) Protection of charging apparatus against damage by trucks (4) Adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries Where onboard chargers are used, charging shall be accomplished at loca-tions designated for such purpose, taking into account the electrical require-ments of the charger and facilities for fire protection. Exception: Flushing facilities shall not be required if charging is accom-plished without removing the battery from the vehicle. (505: 5-3.2) X-1.6.2.7.3 Fire Extinguishers. Battery-charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 4-A-20B:C within 20 ft (6096 mm) of the battery charger. (UFC 1108.4) X-1.6.2.7.4 Refueling. Fuel containers that are permanently mounted on trucks and removable DOT-type LP-Gas containers shall be filled at locations designated for such purpose and in accordance with NFPA 58, Liquefied Pe-troleum Gas Code. (505: 5-1.2.2) Trucks equipped with permanently mounted LP-Gas containers shall be refueled outdoors. (505:5-1.2.9) X-1.6.2.7.5 Repairs. Repairs shall not be made in Class I, Class II, and Class III locations. (505:4-2.1) Repairs to the fuel and ignition systems of industrial trucks that involve fire hazards shall be conducted only in locations designated for such repairs. (505:4-2.2) Repairs to the electric system of battery-powered industrial trucks shall be performed only after the battery has been disconnected. (505: 4-2.3) X-2.0 General Fire-Protection and Life-Safety Features X-2.1 General. fire-protection and life-safety features for high-piled stor-age areas shall be in accordance with Section X-2.0. Nationally recognized standards or guidelines, as applicable, are allowed to be used when approved. (UFC 8102.1) X-2.2 Extent and Type of Protection. Fire-detection systems, smoke and heat removal, curtain boards, small hose valves and stations, and fire sprinkler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 ft (4572 mm) beyond the high piled storage area or to a permanent partition. When portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire-protection requirements due to commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire-protection features required by Table X-2.0 within this area shall be based on the most restric-tive design requirements. (UFC 8102.2) X-2.3 Separation of High-piled Storage Areas. X-2.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated per the Building Code. (UFC 8102.3.1) X-2.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. X-2.3.2.1 General. The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for application of Table X-2.0 unless such areas are separated from each other by one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection rating. (UFC 8102.3.2.1) X-2.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through Class IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for purposes of application of Table X-2.0 to be considered as separated, one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls shall be con-structed. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection rating. The requirements of Table X-2.0 shall be applied separately over each high-piled storage area for portions of storage areas having different requirements due to commodity classification or storage height. (UFC 8102.3.2.2) X-2.4 Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in accor-dance with Sections X-3.1, X-4.1 and X-5.1 and in accordance with NFPA 13. X-2.4.1 In warehouses containing storage, the chapter applicable to the storage configuration and commodity type shall apply in addition to the re-quirements of this chapter. (230: 3-3.1.2) X-2.5 Fire Detection. When fire detection is required by Table X-2.0m, an approved automatic fire-detection system shall be installed throughout the

high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and shall be in ac-cordance with 7-7. (UFC 8102.5) X-2.6 Building Access. X-2.6.1 Access roadways. When building access is required by Table X-2.0, access roadways shall be provided to within 150 ft (45.7 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage in ac-cordance with 3-5. Exception: When access roads cannot be installed due to topography, rail-ways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection. (UFC 8102.6.1) X-2.6.2 Access doors. When building access is required by Table X-2.0, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with 3-7. Ac-cess doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. (UFC 8102.6.2.1) X-2.7 Smoke and Heat Removal. X-2.7.1 General. When smoke and heat removal are required by Table X-2.0, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 204 and Section X-2.7. (UFC 8102.7.1) Exceptions: 1. When the installation of smoke and heat vents is determined by the chief to be impractical, approved mechanical smoke-removal systems are allowed to be provided. 2. Frozen food storage classified as a Class I or Class II commodity is not required to be provided with smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke re-moval when protected by an automatic sprinkler system. X-2.7.2 Types of vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be labeled to indicate compliance with nationally recognized standards. Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activation of any one of the following: 1. An approved fixed-temperature heat-responsive device rated between 100 and 200° F (56 and 111° C) above estimated ambient temperatures, 2. An approved rate-of-rise device, or 3. Approved heat-sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop out of the vent opening. The heat-responsive device shall be listed and labeled. Smoke and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved manual op-eration. (UFC 8102.7.2) X-2.7.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 ft2 (1.49 m2) with no dimension less than 4 ft (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 in. (152.4 mm). (UFC 8102.7.3) X-2.7.4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall be located in accor-dance with Table X-2.1. Vents shall be located 20 ft (6096 mm) or more from lines of adjacent properties and 10 ft (3048 mm) or more from occu-pancy separation walls separating other high-piled storage areas. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof area above high-piled storage areas. (UFC 8102.7.4) X-2.8 Curtain Boards. X-2.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table X-2.0, curtain boards shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 204 and Section X-2.8. (UFC 8102.1.1) X-2.8.2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be constructed of sheet metal, lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, or other approved materials which pro-vide equivalent performance that will resist the passage of smoke. Joints and connections shall be smoke tight. (UFC 8102.8.2) X-2.8.3 Location and depth. The location and depth of curtain boards shall be in accordance with Table X-2.1. (UFC 8102.8.3) X-2.9 Hose Stations and Hose Connections. X-2.9.1 Small hose stations. When small hose valves and stations are re-quired by Table X-2.0, approved 1 1/2 – in. (38.1 mm) hose valves shall be provided at approved locations. When required by the chief, hose, nozzles, hose racks, and cabinets or covers shall be provided. In buildings served by a single automatic sprinkler system, the hose stations are allowed to be sup-plied from the ceiling sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler control valve. (UFC 8102.9.1 & UFC STD 81-2, pt1, item 12) X-2.9.2 Fire department hose connections. When the building size or layout results in fire hose reach in excess of 200 ft from a fire access door to all portions of the high piled storage, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems. Standpipe locations shall be as approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (Based on UFC 8102.9.2) X-2.10 Aisles. X-2.10.1 General. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 ft2 (46.45 m2) in accordance with Section X-2.10. Exception: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage systems, alter-nate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. (UFC 8102.10.1) X-2.10.2 Width. X-2.10.2.1 General. Aisle width shall be in accordance with X-2.10.2. (UFC 8102.10.2.1) Exceptions: 1. Cross aisle used only for employee access between aisles shall be 24 in. (609.6 mm) or more in width. 2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf storage shall be 30 in. (762 mm) or more in width. X-2.10.2.1 Wall aisles. For the storage of commodities that expand with the absorption of water, such as roll paper, wall aisles at least 24 in. (609.6

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAmm) shall be provided. (230:3-2.3.1) X-2.10.2.2 Separation of piles. Aisles separating piles in palletized, solid pile, bin box and shelf storage shall be 96 in (2438.4 mm) or more in width. (Based on UFC 8102.10.1 & 230:3-2.3.2) X-2.10.2.3 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be 44 in. (1117.6 mm) or more in width. Aisles shall be 96 in. (23438.4 mm) or more in width in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 ft2 (232.26 m2) in area and designated to contain high-hazard commodities in palletized, solid pile, bin box or shelf storage arrays. Aisles shall be 96 in. (2438.4 mm) or more in width in public accessible areas where mechanical stocking methods are used. (Based on UFC 8102.10.2.2) X-2.10.2.4 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprinklered buildings shall be 96 in. (2438.4 mm) or more in width. (UFC 8102.10.2.3) X-2.10.3 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a height 6 ft 8 in. (2032 mm) or more above the level of the finished floor, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory. (UFC 8102.10.3) X-2.10.4 Dead ends. Dead end aisles shall not exceed 20 ft (6096 mm) in length. X-2.11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be pro-vided in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. (230:3-3.3.1) Exception: Up to one half of the required complement of portable fire ex-tinguishers for Class A fires shall be permitted to be omitted in storage areas where fixed small hose lines [1 1/2 in. (38 mm)] are available to reach all portions of the storage area. X-2.12 Hydrants. At locations without public hydrants, or where hydrants are not located within 150 ft (45720 mm) of all portions of the exterior of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the build-ing, private hydrants shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. (3-15 & 230:3-3.3.2) X-3.0 – Solid-Piled and Shelf Storage X-3.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pal-lets and binbox storage in binboxes not exceeding 5 ft (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be in accordance with X-2 and X-3. (UFC 8103.1) X-3.2 Fire Protection. X-3.2.1 General. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having one-hour fire-protection ratings.

The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and the Fire Code. (UFC 8103.2.1) X-3.2.2 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 ft (3658 mm) but less than 15 ft in height shall be in accordance with the fire-protection require-ments set forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 ft (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. (UFC 8103.2.2) X-3.3 Pile Dimension and Height Limitations. Pile dimensions, the maxi-mum permissible storage height and pile volume shall be in accordance with Table X-2.0. (UFC 8103.3) X-3.4 Array. When a fire sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as speci-fied by the standard used. (UFC 8103.4) X-4.0 – Rack Storage X-4.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with X-2 and X-4. Binboxes exceeding 5 ft (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. (UFC 8104.1) X-4.2 Fire Protection. x-4.2.1 General. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to one-hour fire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having one-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system and other appli-cable fire protection shall be in accorance with NFPA 13 and the Fire Code. (UFC 8104.2.1) X-4.2.2 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engineered fire-protection systems systems. (Based on UFC 8104.2.2) X-4.2.3 Racks with solid shelving. X-4.2.3.1 General. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 ft2 (2.97 m2), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with X-4.2.3. (UFC 8104.2.3.1) Exceptions: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uni-form openings not more than 6 in. (152.4 mm) apart, comprising at least 50 percent of overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces, are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves. X-4.2.3.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall be in accordance with the requirement s for racks with solid shelving set forth in NFPA 13. (See 13-7.4.1.7.2) X-4.3 Flue Spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table X-4.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. (UFC 8104.3)

X-4.4 Column Protection. For sprinklered buildings with rack storage

Table X-4.3 Required Flue Spaces For Rack Storage1

RackConfiguration

Fire Sprinkler Protection Sprinklers at the ceiling with or Without minimum in-rack sprinklers

In-rack sprinklers at every tier

Non-sprinklered

Storage Height ≤ 25 feet ≥ 25 feet Any Height Any Height

Option 1 Option2

Single-Row Rack Transverse Flue Space

Size2 3 inch NA 3 inch NR NR

Vertically Aligned

NR NA Yes NA NR

Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR NR

Double-Row Rack Transverse Flue Space

Size2 6 inch3 3 inch 3 inch NR NR

Vertically Aligned

NR3 NA Yes NA NR

Longitudinal Flue Space NR3 6 inch 6 inch NR NR

Multi-Row Rack Transverse Flue Space

Size2 6 inch NA 6 inch NR NR

Vertically Aligned

NR NA Yes NA NR

Longitudinal Flue Space NR NA NR NR NR

1 NR means “not required”, NA means “not applicable”.

2Random Variations are allowed, provided that the configuration does not obstruct water penetration.

3This option is not allowed with ESFR sprinkler protection.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAof over 15 ft (4.6 M) in height and ceiling sprinklers only installed, struc-tural steel components shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating. (230:5-2.3) Exception: Where the sprinkler installation meets the requirements of 7-9.8 of NFPA 13. X-4.5 Extrahigh-rack Storage Systems. X-4.5.1 Required approvals. Approval of the chief shall be obtained prior to installing extra high-rack combustible storage. (UFC 8104.5.1) X-4.5.2 Fire protection. Buildings with extrahigh-rack combustible storage shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extrahigh-rack combustible storage shall be provided with additional special fire protection, such as separation from other buildings and additional built-in fire-protection features and fire department access, when required by the chief. (UFC 8104.5.2) X-5.0 – Automated Storage X-5.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance with X-5.0. (UFC 8105.1) X-5.2 Fire Sprinklers. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building. The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the Fire Code and nationally recognized stan-dards. (UFC 810.5.2) X-5.3 Carousel Storage. High-piled storage areas having greater than 500 ft2 (46.5 m2) of carousel storage shall be provided with automatic shutdown in accordance with one of the following: (UFC 8105.3) 1. An automatic smoke-detection system with coverage extending 15 ft (4575 mm) in all directions beyond unenclosed carousel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator’s station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector, 2. An automatic smoke-detection system within enclosed carousel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator’s station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector, or 3. A single dead-man type control switch that allows the operation of the carousel storage system only when the operator is present. The switch shall be in the same room as the carousel storage system and located to provide for observation of the carousel system.

Table X-2.0 General Fire-Protection and Life-Safety Requirements

Commod-ity Class

Size of High-Piled Storage Area1 (square feet) (See sections X-1.2 and X-2.3.2)

All Storage Areas (See sections X-2, X-3 and X-4)2 Solid-Piled Storage, Shelf Storage and Pallet-ized Storage (see section X-3.3)

Auto-matic fire extin-guishing system (see sec-tion X-2.4)

Fire de-tection system (see sec-tion X-2.5)

Building Access (see sec-tion X-2.6)

Smoke and Heat Removal (see sec-tion X-2.7)

Curtain Boards (see sec-tion X-2.8)

Small Hose Valves and Stations (see section X-2.9)

Maximum Pile Dimen-sion3 (feet)

Maximum Permissible Storage Height4 (feet)

Maximum Pile Volume (Cubic feet)

I - IV 0.500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR NR NR NR

501 – 2,500 NR1 Yes NR5 NR NR6 NR 100 40 100,000

2,501-12,000 Pub-lic Accessible

Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 100 40 400,000

2,501-12,000 Non-Public Accessible (option 1)

Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 100 40 400,000

2,501-12,000 Non-Public Accessible (option 2)

NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 307 200,000

12,000-20,000 Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes 100 40 400,000


Greater than 500,0008

Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes 100 40 400,000

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High haz-ard

0 - 500 NR1 NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 NR NR

501-2,500 Public Accessible

Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000

501-2,500 Non-Public Accessible (option 1)

Yes NR NR5 NR NR6 NR 50 30 75,000

501-2,500 Non-Public Accessible (option 2)

NR1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 50 20 50,000


300,001-500,0008 9

Yes NR Yes Yes NR6 Yes 50 30 75,000

NR = Not required

1 When sprinklers are required for reasons other than Chapter X, the portion of the sprinkler system protecting the high-piled storage area shall be designed and installed in accordance with sections X-3 and X-4.

2 For aisles, see Section X2.10.

3Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section X-2.10.

4 For storage in excess of height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with footnote 8 when required by the chief. See also Chap-ters 17 and 9 for special limitations for flammable and combustible liquids and aerosols.

5 Section 3-5 shall apply for fire apparatus access.

6 Curtain boards shall be installed as required by the Building Code.

7 For storage exceeding 30 ft (914 mm) in height, Option 1 shall be used.

8 Special fire protection provisions such as, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel colums; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprin-klers, without associated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connections shall be provided when required by the chief.

9 High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 ft2 (46 451.5 m2). A two-hour area separation wall shall be used to divide high-piled storage exceeding 500,000 ft2 (46 451.5 m2) in area.

Table X-2.1 Requirements For Curtain Boards and Smoke Venting1

(See Sections X-2.7.4 and X-2.8.3)

Commodity Clas-sification

Designated Storage Height (feet)

Curtain Board Depth (feet)

Maximum Area Formed By

Curtain Boards2 (square feet)

Vented Area to Floor Area Ratio

Maximum Spac-ing of Vent Cen-

ters (feet)

Maximum Distance to Vents From

Wall Or Cur-tain Boards3

(feet)

I–IV (option 1) 6 10,000 1:100 100 60

over 20 – 40 6 8,000 1:75 100 55

I-IV (option 2) 20 or less 4 3,000 1:75 100 55

over 20 – 40 4 3,000 1:50 100 50

High hazard (op-tion 1)

20- or less 6 6,000 1:50 100 50

over 20 – 30 6 6,000 1:40 90 45

High hazard (op-tion 2)

20 or less 4 4,000 1:50 100 50

over 20 – 30 4 2,000 1:30 75 40

1 For rack storage heights in excess of those indicated, see Section X-4.5. For solid piled storage heights in excess of those indicated, and approved engineered design shall be used.

2 When areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression-fast response (ESFR) sprinklers, the curtain boards within these areas shall be located only at the separation between ESFR and conventional sprinkler systems.

3 The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent in a particular curtained area to walls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAAlso Add the following definitions to Chapter 2: Array, Closed. A storage arrangement where air movement through the pile is restricted because of 6- in. (152-mm) or less vertical flues. (13:1-4.8) Array, Open.* A storage arragement where air movement through the pile is enhanced because of vertical flues larger than 6 in. (152 mm). (13:1-4.8) Automated Storage is storage of products within a storage system that is motor driven such that the product is automatically delivered to a stationary picking location. (UFC 203) Extrahigh Rack Combustible Storage is storage on racks of Class I, II, III or IV commodities which exceed 40 ft (12192 mm) in height and storage on racks of high hazard commodities which exceed 30 ft (9144 mm) in height. (UFC 206) High-Piled Storage Area is an area within a building which is designated, intended, proposed or actually used for high-piled combustible storage. (UFC 8101.2.2) Longitudinal Flue Space. The space between rows of storage perpendicular to the direction of loading. (13:1-4.9) Manual Stocking Methods are those methods utilizing ladders or other nonmechanical equipment to move stock. (UFC 214) Mechanical Stocking Methods are the stocking methods utilizing motorized vehicles or hydraulic jacks to move stock. (UFC 214) Shelf Storage. Storage on structures less than 30 in. (76.2 cm) deep with shelves usually 2 ft (0.6 m) apart vertically and separated by approximately 30 in. (76.2 cm) aisles. (13:1-4.8) Solid Shelving. Solid, slatted, and other types of shelving located within racks that obstruct sprinkler water penetration down through the racks. (13:1-4.9) Transverse Flue Space. The space between rows of storage parallel to the direction loading. (13:1-4.9) Also Delete definition of 2-1.131 High Piled Storage and replace as follows: High-Piled Storage is storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 ft (3658 mm) in height. When required by the chief, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 ft (1829 mm) in height. (UFC 209) Also Revise Appendix I to add the following: NFPA 230, Standard for the Protection of Storage, 1999 edition Reason: To reference current edition of storage standard. Also Revise Appendix I reference to NFPA 232A to read as follows: NFPA 232A, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Records Centers, 1995 edition. 232, Standard for the Protection of Storage, 1999 edition Reason: To delete reference to outdated edition of the guide and replace with the current standard. Also Delete Section 8-15.1.1 in its entirety Reason: This is excessive for non-high piled storage occupancies and is addressed more thoroughly in the proposed High Piled Storage chapter XX Also Delete Section 8-15.2 (inclusive of 8-15.2.1 and 8-15.2.2) in its entirety Reason: This is more thoroughly addressed in the proposed High Piled Storage chapter XXAlso Revise Section 8.15.4.1 to read as follows: 8-15.4.1 Storage of rubber tires shall comply with Chapter XX, High Piled Storage, NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage and NFPA 231D, Standard for Storage of Rubber Tires. Exception: Existing buildings. Reason: To include reference to proposed high piled storage chapter requirements and to include provisions for rubber tire storage from NFPA 230. Provisions for existing buildings are addressed in Chapter 1. Also Revise Section 8-15.5.1 to read as follows: 8-15.5.1 Records protection equipment, and facilities, and records handling techniques that provide protection from the hazards of fire shall comply with this section and NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records. The storage of useful records, as defined in NFPA 232, shall be in accordance with Chapter XX, High Piled Storage. Reason: To coordinate with the scoping provisions of NFPA 232 Sections 1.1,1.1.3 and A.1.1.3Also Delete Section 8-15.5.2 (including appendix item A-8-15.5.2) in its entirety. Reason: Section conflicts with provisions of NFPA 232 and references NFPA 232A, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Records Centers which was replaced by NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records with the 2000 edition.

SUBSTANTIATION: NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Preprint does not have a specific section on High Piled Storage. The proposal takes Article 81 from the 2000 UFC and incorporates appropriate sections of NFPA docu-ments to provide a chapter giving direction on how to handle High Piled Storage.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: NFPA 230 currently addresses high piled storage. The Committee does not believe that there is any additional ben-efit from adding the proposed text.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #259)1-451-(New Chapter) : Reject SUBMITTER: Carmen Conti, Conti & Associates ConsultingRECOMMENDATION: Add new chapter to read as follows: Proposal for addition of new chapter for NFPA 1 / Uniform Fire Code

Chapter XX High Piled Storage X-1 Scope . Buildings containing high-piled storage shall comply with this Chapter and NFPA 230. In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, aerosols shall be in accordance with Chapter 9, flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with Chapter 17, and hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Article 34. (UFC 8101.1) X-1.1 Permits. Permits, where required, shall comply with 1-6. (UFC 8101.3.1) X-1.2 Limited application. For the purpose of Chapter XX, certain terms are defined as follows: ARRAY is a description of the configuration of storage. Characteristics considered in defining an array include the type of packaging, flue spaces, height of storage and compactness of storage. (UFC 203) AUTOMATED STORAGE is storage of products within a storage system that is motor driven such that the product is automatically delivered to a sta-tionary picking location. (UFC 203) EXTRAHIGH RACK COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is storage on racks of Class I, II, III or IV commodities which exceed 40 feet (12192 mm) in height and storage on racks of high hazard commodities which exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) in height. (UFC 206) HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREA is an area within a building which is designated, intended, proposed or actually used for high-piled combustible storage. (UFC 8101.2.2) LONGITUDINAL FLUE SPACE. The space between rows of storage per-pendicular to the direction of loading. (13:1-4.9) MANUAL STOCKING METHODS are those methods utilizing ladders or other nonmechanical equipment to move stock. (UFC 214) MECHANICAL STOCKING METHODS are the stocking methods utiliz-ing motorized vehicles or hydraulic jacks to move stock. (UFC 214) SHELF STORAGE is storage on shelves less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep with the distance between shelves not exceeding 3 feet (914 mm) vertically. For other shelving arrangements, see the requirements for rack storage. (UFC 220) SOLID SHELVING. Solid, slatted, and other types of shelving located within racks that obstruct sprinkler water penetration down through the racks. (13:1-4.9) TRANSVERSE FLUE SPACE. The space between rows of storage parallel to the direction of loading. (13:1-4.9) X-1.3 Plan and specifications submittal. At the time of permit application, plans and specifications including the information specified below shall be submitted for review and approval. Following approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location. The plans shall include the following: 1. Floor plan of the building showing locations and dimensions of high-piled storage areas. 2. Useable storage height for each storage area. 3. Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable. 4. Commodity clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector for each storage arrangement. 5. Aisle dimensions between each storage array. 6. Maximum pile volume for each storage array. 7. Location and classification of commodities in accordance with Section X-1.5. 8. Location of commodities which are banded or encapsulated. 9. Location of required fire department access doors. 10. Type of fire-suppression and fire-detection systems. 11. Location of valves controlling the water supply of ceiling and in-rack sprinklers. 12. Type, location and specifications of smoke-removal and curtain board systems. 13. Dimension and location of transverse and longitudinal flue spaces. 14. Additional information regarding required design features, commodi-ties, storage arrangement and fire-protection features within the high-piled storage area shall be provided at the time of permit, when required by the

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAchief. (UFC 8101.3.2) X-1.4 Evacuation plan. When required by the chief, an evacuation plan for public accessible areas and a separate set of plans indicating location and width of aisles, location of exits and exit-access doors and exit signs, height of storage, and locations of hazardous materials shall be submitted at the time of permit application for review and approval. Following approval of the plans, a copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on the premises in an approved location. (UFC 8101.3.3) X-1.5 Commodity Classification. X-1.5.1 General. X-1.5.1.1 Classification of Commodities. Commodity classification and the corresponding protection requirements shall be determined based on the makeup of individual storage units (i.e. unit load, pallet load). (13:2-2.1.1) X-1.5.1.2 Mixed Commodities. Protection requirements shall not be based on the overall commodity mix in a fire area. Mixed commodity storage shall be protected by the requirements for the highest classified commodity and storage arrangement. Exception No. 1: Up to 10 pallet loads of a higher hazard commodity, as described in X-2-2.3 and X-2-2.4, shall be permitted to be present in an area not exceeding 40,000 ft2 (3716 m2). The higher hazard commodity shall be randomly dispersed with no adjacent loads in any direction (including diagonally). If the ceiling protection is based on Class I or Class II com-modities, then the allowable number of pallet loads for Class IV or Group A plastics shall be reduced to five. Exception No. 2: The higher hazard material shall be permitted to be con-fined to a designated area and properly protected for that area. (13:2-2.1.2) X-1.5.1.3 Pallet Types. When loads are palletized, the use of wooden or metal pallets shall be assumed in the classification of commodities. When plastic pallets are used, the classification of the commodity unit shall be increased one class (i.e., Class III will become Class IV and Class IV will become Group A plastics). No increase shall be required for Group A plas-tic commodity.

Exception: When specific test data is available, the data shall take pre-cedence in determining classification of commodities. (13:2-2.2)

X-1-5.2 Commodity Classes. X-1.5.2.1 Class I. A Class I commodity shall be defined as a noncombus-tible product that meets one of the following criteria: (13:2-2.3.1) (1) Placed directly on wooden pallets

(2) Placed in single layer corrugated cartons, with or without single-thickness cardboard dividers, with or without pallets(3) Shrink-wrapped or paper-wrapped as a unit load with or without pallets.

X-1.5.2.2 Class II. A Class II commodity shall be defined as a non-combustible product that is in slatted wooden crates, solid wood boxes, multiple-layered corrugated cartons, or equivalent combustible packaging material, with or without pallets. (13:2-2.3.2) X-1.5.2.3 Class III. A Class III commodity shall be defined as a product fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers, or Group C plastics with or without cartons, boxes, or crates and with or without pallets. Such a product shall be permitted to contain a limited amount (5 percent by weight or vol-ume) of Group A or Group B plastics. (13:2-2.3.3) X-1.5.2.4 Class IV. A Class IV commodity shall be defined as a product, with or without pallets, that meets one of the following criteria: (13:2-2.3.4) (1) Constructed partially or totally of Group B plastics. (2) Consists of free-flowing Group A plastic materials.

(3) Contains within itself or its packaging an appreciable amount (5 percent to 15 percent by weight or 5 percent to 25 percent by volume) of Group A plastics. The remaining materials shall be permitted to be metal, wood, paper, natural or synthetic fibers, or Group B or Group C plastics.

X-1.5.2.5 High-hazard commodities. High-hazard commodities are high-hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV. Group A plastics not otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high-hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: (UFC 8101.4.1.6) Aerosol, Level 3 (see Chapter 9) Alcoholic beverages, exceeding 80 percent alcohol, in bottles or cartons Commodities of any class in plastic containers in carousel storage. Flammable solids (except solid combustible metals) Glycol in combustible containers (50 percent or greater) Lacquers, which dry by solvent evaporation, in metal cans or cartons Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers Mattresses, foamed rubber or foamed plastics Pallets and flats which are idle combustible Paper, asphalt, rolled, horizontal storage Paper, asphalt, rolled, vertical storage

Paper and pulp, rolled, in vertical storage which is unbanded or not protected with an approved wrap

Pillows, foamed rubber and foamed plastics Pyroxylin Rubber tires Vegetable oil and butter in plastic containers X-1.5.2.6 Classification of Plastics, Elastomers, and Rubber. Plas-tics, elastomers, and rubber shall be classified as Group A, Group B, or Group C. (13:2-2.4)

X-1.5.2.6.1 Group A. The following materials shall be classified as Group A: (13:2-2.4.1) ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) Acetal (polyforinaldehyde) Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) Butyl rubber EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber) FRP (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) Natural rubber (if expanded) Nitrile rubber (acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber) PET (thermoplastic polyester) Polybutadiene Polycarbonate Polyester elastomer Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene Polyurethane

PVC (polyvinyl chloride - highly plasticized, with plasticizer content greater than 20 percent) (rarely found)

SAN (styrene acrylonitrile) SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) X-1.5.2.6.2 Group B. The following materials shall be classified as Group B: (13:2-2.4.2) Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose) Chloroprene rubber

Fluoroplastics (ECTFE - ethylene-chlorotrifluoro-ethylene co-polymer; ETFE - ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene-copolymer; FEP - fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)

Natural rubber (not expanded) Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6) Silicone rubber X-1.5.2.6.3 Group C. The following materials shall be classified as Group C: (13:2-2.4.3) Fluoroplastics (PCTFE - polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE -polytet-rafltioroethylene) Melamine (melamine formaldehyde) Phenolic PVC (polyvinyl chloride - flexible - PVCs with plasticizer content up to 20 percent) PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Urea (urea formaldehyde) X-1.5.3 Designation of high piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas, and portions of high-piled storage areas intended for storage of a different commodity class than adjacent areas, shall be designed and specifically designated to contain Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV or high-hazard commodities. The designation of a high-piled combus-tible storage area, or portion thereof intended for storage of a different commodity class, shall be based on the highest hazard commodity class stored except as provided in X-1.5.1.2. (UFC 8101.5.1)

X-1.6 Housekeeping and Maintenance. X-1.6.1 Rack structures. The structural integrity of racks shall be maintained. (UFC 8101.6.1) X-1.6.2 Ignition sources. X-1.6.2.1 Commodity Clearance. X-1.6.2.1.1 The clearance between top of storage and sprinkler deflectors shall conform to NFPA13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (230:3-2.2.1) X-1.6.2.1.2 If the commodity is stored above the lower chord of roof trusses, at least I ft (30.5 cm) of clear space shall be maintained to permit wetting of the truss unless the truss is protected with 1-hour fireproofing. (230:3-2.2.2) X-1.6.2.1.3 Storage clearance from ducts shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, Section 2-18. (230:3-2.2.3) X-1.6.2.1. 4 The clearance between stored materials and unit heaters, radiant space heaters, duct furnaces, and flues shall not be less than 3 ft (0.9 m) in all directions or shall be in accordance with the clear-ances shown on the approval agency label. (230:3-2.2.4) X-1.6.2.1.5 Clearance shall be maintained to lights or light fixtures to prevent possible ignition. (230:3- 2.2.5) X-1.6.2.1.6 Sufficient clearance around the path of fire door travel and around fire extinguishing and protection equipment shall be main-tained to ensure proper operation and inspection. (3-2.2.6) X-1.6.2.2 Smoking. Smoking shall be strictly prohibited. Approved ”NO SMOKING” signs shall be conspicuously posted in prohibited areas. Exception: Smoking shall be permitted in locations prominently des-

ignated as smoking areas. (230: 3-4.5)

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA X-1.6.2.3 Aisle maintenance. When restocking is not being conducted, aisles shall be kept clear of storage, waste material and debris. Fire department access doors, aisles and exit doors shall not be obstructed.

During restocking operations using manual stocking methods, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 24 inches (609.6 mm) shall be maintained in 48-inch (1219.2 mm) or smaller aisles, and a minimum unobstructed aisle width of one half of the required aisle width shall be maintained in aisles greater than 48 inches (1219.2 mm). During mechanical stocking operations, a minimum unobstructed aisle width of 44 inches (1117.6 mm) shall be maintained. See X-2.10. (UFC 8101.6.3) X-1.6.2.4 Pile dimension and height limitations. See Table X-2.0. (UFC 8101.6.4) X-1.6.2.5 Arrays. See Section X-3.4 (UFC 8101.6.5) X-1.6.2.6 Flue spaces. See Table X-4.3 (UFC 8101.6.6) X-1.6.2.7 Mechanical Stock Handling Equipment X-1.6.2.7.1 General. Mechanical stock handling equipment shall be op-erated and maintained in accordance with X-1.6.2.7.1. Mechanical stock handling equipment used in high piled storage areas shall be operated and maintained in accordance with X-1.6.2.7 and NFPA 505, Fire Safety Stan-dard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation. X-1.6.2.7.2 Battery Charging. Battery chargers shall be of an approved type and compatible with the equipment to be charged. Battery chargers and the equipment being charged shall not be located within or under racks storing combustible commodities and shall be kept a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) from combustible storage. Battery charging shall not be conducted in areas accessible to the public. X-1.6.2.7.3 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in an approved man-ner in battery-charging areas to prevent a dangerous accumulation of flam-mable gases. (UFC 1108.3) X-1.6.2.7.4 Fire Extinguishers. Battery-charging areas shall be provided with a fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 4-A-20B:C within 20 feet (6096 mm) of the battery charger. (UFC 1108.4) X-1.6.2.7.5 Refueling. Mechanical stock handling equipment using liquid fuel, natural gas or LP-gas shall be refueled outside of buildings or in areas specifically approved for that purpose, and in accordance with Chapters 17 and 21. X-1.6.2.7.6 Repairs. Repairs to fuel systems, electrical systems or repairs utilizing open flame or welding shall be done in approved locations outside of buildings or in areas specifically approved for that purpose. (UFC 1108.6) X-2.0 GENERAL FIRE-PROTECTION AND LIFE-SAFETY FEATURES X-2.1 General. Fire-protection and life-safety features for high-piled stor-age areas shall be in accordance with Section X-2.0. Nationally recognized standards or guidelines, as applicable, are allowed to be used when ap-proved. (UFC 8102.1) X-2.2 Extent and Type of Protection. Fire-detection systems, smoke and heat removal, curtain boards, small hose valves and stations, and fire sprin-kler design densities shall extend the lesser of 15 feet (4572 mm) beyond the high piled storage area or to a permanent partition. When portions of high-piled storage areas have different fire-protection requirements due to commodity, method of storage or storage height, the fire-protection features required by Table X-2.0 within this area shall be based on the most restric-tive design requirements. (UFC 8102.2) X-2.3 Separation of High-piled Storage Areas. X-2.3.1 Separation from other uses. Mixed occupancies shall be separated per the Building Code. (UFC 8102.3.1) X-2.3.2 Multiple high-piled storage areas. X-2.3.2.1 General. The aggregate of all high-piled storage areas within a building shall be used for application of Table X-2.0 unless such areas are separated from each other by one-hour-ratedfire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assem-blies having a one-hour fire-protection rating. (UFC 8102.3.2.1) X-2.3.2.2 Multiclass high-piled storage areas. High-piled storage areas classified as Class I through Class IV not separated from high-piled storage areas classified as high hazard shall utilize the aggregate of all high-piled storage areas as high hazard for purposes of application of Table X-2.0 To be considered as separated, one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls shall be con-structed. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having a one-hour fire-protection rating.The requirements of Table X-2.0 shall be applied separately over each high-piled storage area for portions of storage areas having different requirements due to commodity classification or storage height. (UFC 8102.3.2.2) X-2.4 Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in accor-dance with Sections X-3.1, X-4.1 and X-5.1 and in accordance with NFPA 13. X-2.4.1 In warehouses containing storage, the chapter applicable to the storage configuration and commodity type shall apply in addition to the re-quirements of this chapter. (230:3-3.1.2) X-2.5 Fire Detection. When fire detection is required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire-detection system shall be installed throughout the high-piled storage area. The system shall be monitored and shall be in ac-cordance with 7-7. (UFC 8102.5)

X-2.6 Building Access. X-2.6.1 Access roadways. When building access is required by Table X-2.0, access roadways shall be provided to within 150 feet (45.7 mm) of all portions of the exterior walls of buildings used for high-piled storage in ac-cordance with 3-5.

EXCEPTION: When access roads cannot be installed due to topog-raphy, railways, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, the chief is authorized to require additional fire protection. (UFC 8102.6.1)

X-2.6.2 Access doors. When building access is required by Table X-2.0, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with 3-7. Ac-cess doors shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. (UFC 8102.6.2.1) X-2.7 Smoke and Heat Removal. X-2.7.1 General. When smoke and heat removal are required by Table X-2.0, smoke and heat vents shall be provided in accordance with Section X-2.7. (UFC 8102.7.1)

EXCEPTIONS: 1. When the installation of smoke and heat vents is de-termined by the chief to be impractical, approved mechanical smoke-removal systems are allowed to be provided.2. Frozen food storage classified as a Class I or Class II commodity is not required to be provided with smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke removal when protected by an automatic sprinkler system.

X-2.7.2 Types of vents. Smoke and heat vents shall be approved and shall be labeled to indicate compliance with nationally recognized standards. Smoke and heat vents shall be operated automatically by activation of any one of the following:

1. An approved fixed-temperature heat-responsive device rated between 100 and 200º F (56 and 111º C) above estimated ambient temperatures,

2. An approved rate-of-rise device, or3. Approved heat-sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop out of the vent opening.

The heat-responsive device shall be listed and labeled. Smoke and heat vents shall have the capability of being opened by an approved manual operation. (UFC 8102.7.2) X-2.7.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.49 m 2 ) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152.4 mm). (UFC 8102.7.3) X-2.7.4 Vent locations. Smoke and heat vents shall be located in accor-dance with Table X-2.1. Vents shall be located 20 feet (6096 mm) or more from lines of adjacent properties and 10 feet (3048 mm) or more from occu-pancy separation walls separating other high-piled storage areas. Vents shall be uniformly located within the roof area above high-piled storage areas. (UFC 8102.7.4) X-2.8 Curtain Boards. X-2.8.1 General. When curtain boards are required by Table X-2.0, cur-tain boards shall be provided in accordance with Section X-2.8. (UFC 8102.8.1) X-2.8.2 Construction. Curtain boards shall be constructed of sheet metal, lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, or other approved materials which pro-vide equivalent performance that will resist the passage of smoke. Joints and connections shall be smoke tight. (UFC 8102.8.2) X-2.8.3 Location and depth. The location and depth of curtain boards shall be in accordance with Table X-2.1. (UFC 8102.8.3) X-2.9 Hose Stations and Hose Connections. X-2.9.1 Small hose stations. When small hose valves and stations are re-quired by Table X-2.0, approved 1_ -inch (38.1 mm) hose valves shall be provided at approved locations. When required by the chief, hose, nozzles, hose racks, and cabinets or covers shall be provided. In buildings served by a single automatic sprinkler system, the hose stations are allowed to be sup-plied from the ceiling sprinkler piping downstream of the sprinkler control valve. (UFC 8102.9.1 & UFC STD 81-2, pt1, item 12) X-2.9.2 Fire department hose connections. When the building size or lay-out results in fire hose reach in excess of 200 feet from a fire access door to all portions of the high piled storage, a Class I standpipe system shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems. Standpipe locations shall be as approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (Based on UFC 8102.9.2) X-2.10 Aisles. X-2.10.1 General. Aisles providing access to exits and fire department access doors shall be provided in high-piled storage areas exceeding 500 square feet (46.45 m 2 ) in accordance with Section X-2.10.

EXCEPTION: Where aisles are precluded by rack storage systems, alternate methods of access and protection are allowed when approved. (UFC 8102.10.1)

X-2.10.2 Width. X-2.10.2.1 General. Aisle width shall be in accordance with X-2.10.2. (UFC 8102.10.2.1)

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Cross aisles used only for employee access between aisles shall be 24 inches (609.6 mm) or more in width.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA2. Aisles separating shelves classified as shelf storage shall be 30 inches (762 mm) or more in width.

X-2.10.2.1 Wall aisles. For the storage of commodities that expand with the absorption of water, such as roll paper, wall aisles at least 24 inches (609.6 mm) shall be provided. (230:3-2.3.1) X-2.10.2.2 Separation of piles. Aisles separating piles in palletized, solid pile, bin box and shelf storage shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width. (Based on UFC 8102.10.1 & 230:3-2.3.2) X-2.10.2.3 Sprinklered buildings. Aisles in sprinklered buildings shall be 44 inches (1117.6 mm) or more in width. Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width in high-piled storage areas exceeding 2,500 square feet (232.26 m2) in area and designated to contain high-hazard commodities in palletized, solid pile, bin box or shelf storage arrays. Aisles shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width in public accessible areas where me-chanical stocking methods are used. (Based on UFC 8102.10.2.2) X-2.10.2.4 Nonsprinklered buildings. Aisles in nonsprinklered buildings shall be 96 inches (2438.4 mm) or more in width. (UFC 8102.10.2.3) X-2.10.3 Clear height. The required aisle width shall extend from floor to ceiling. Rack structural supports and catwalks are allowed to cross aisles at a height 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) or more above the level of the finished floor, provided that such supports do not interfere with fire department hose stream trajectory. (UFC 8102.10.3) X-2.10.4 Dead ends. Dead end aisles shall not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) in length. X-2.11 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be pro-vided in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguish-ers. (230:3-3.3.1)

EXCEPTION: Up to one half of the required complement of portable fire extinguishers for Class A fires shall be permitted to be omitted in storage areas where fixed small hose lines [1_ in. (38 mm)] are avail-able to reach all portions of the storage area.

X-2.12 Hydrants. At locations without public hydrants, or where hydrants are not located within 150 ft (45720 mm) of all portions of the exterior of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building, private hydrants shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appur-tenances. (3-15 & 230:3-3.3.2) X-3.0 - SOLID-PILED AND SHELF STORAGEX-3.1 General. Shelf storage and storage in solid piles, solid piles on pallets and binbox storage in binboxes not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any di-mension shall be in accordance with X-2 and X-3. (UFC 8103.1) X-3.2 Fire Protection. X-3.2.1 General. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to one-hour-rated fire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having one-hour fire-protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and the Fire Code. (UFC 8103.2.1) X-3.2.2 Shelf storage. Shelf storage greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) but less than 15 feet in height shall be in accordance with the fire-protection require-ments set forth in NFPA 13. Shelf storage 15 feet (4572 mm) or more in height shall be protected in an approved manner with special fire protection, such as in-rack sprinklers. (UFC 8103.2.2) X-3.3 Pile Dimension and Height Limitations. Pile dimensions, the maxi-mum permissible storage height and pile volume shall be in accordance with Table X-2.0. (UFC 8103.3) X-3.4 Array. When a fire sprinkler system design utilizes protection based on a closed array, array clearances shall be provided and maintained as specified by the standard used. (UFC 8103.4) X-4.0 - RACK STORAGE X-4.1 General. Rack storage shall be in accordance with X-2 and X-4. Binboxes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) in any dimension shall be regulated as rack storage. (UFC 8104.1) X-4.2 Fire Protection. X-4.2.1 General. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building or to one-hour fire-resistive walls. Openings in such walls shall be protected by fire assemblies having one-hour fire protection ratings. The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system and other applicable fire protection shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and the Fire Code. (UFC 8104.2.1) X-4.2.2 Plastic shelves. Storage on plastic shelves shall be protected by approved specially engineered fire-protection systems. (Based on UFC 8104.2.2) X-4.2.3 Racks with solid shelving. X-4.2.3.1 General. Racks with solid shelving having an area greater than 32 square feet (2.97 m 2 ), measured between approved flue spaces at all four edges of the shelf, shall be in accordance with X-4.2.3. (UFC 8104.2.3.1)

EXCEPTIONS: Racks with mesh, grated, slatted or similar shelves having uniform openings not more than 6 inches (152.4 mm) apart, comprising at least 50 percent of overall shelf area, and with approved flue spaces, are allowed to be treated as racks without solid shelves.

X-4.2.3.2 Fire protection. Fire protection for racks with solid shelving shall

be in accordance with the requirements for racks with solid shelving set forth in NFPA 13. (See 13-7-4.1.7.2)X-4.3 Flue Spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table X-4.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. (UFC 8104.3)X-4.4 Column Protection. For sprinklered buildings with rack storage of over 15 feet (4.6 m) in height and ceiling sprinklers only installed, structural steel components shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating. (230:5-2.3) EXCEPTION: Where the sprinkler installation meets the requirements of 7-9.8 of NFPA 13. X-4.5 Extrahigh-rack Storage Systems. X-4.5.1 Required approvals. Approval of the chief shall be obtained prior to installing extrahigh-rack combustible storage. (UFC 8104.5.1) X-4.5.2 Fire protection. Buildings with extrahigh-rack combustible stor-age shall be protected with a specially engineered automatic sprinkler system. Extrahigh-rack combustible storage shall be provided with ad-ditional special fire protection, such as separation from other buildings and additional built-in fire-protection features and fire department access, when required by the chief. (UFC 8104.5.2) X-5.0 - AUTOMATED STORAGE X-5.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance with X-5.0. (UFC 8105.1) X-5.2 Fire Sprinklers. When fire sprinklers are required by Table X-2.0, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the building. The design and installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the Fire Code and nationally recog-nized standards. (UFC 810.5.2) X-5.3 Carousel Storage. High-piled storage areas having greater than 500 square feet (46.5 m 2 ) of carousel storage shall be provided with automatic shutdown in accordance with one of the following: (UFC 8105.3) 1. An automatic smoke-detection system with coverage extending 15 feet (4575 mm) in all directions beyond unenclosed carousel storage systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator’s station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector, 2. An automatic smoke-detection system within enclosed carousel stor-age systems which sounds a local alarm at the operator’s station and stops the carousel storage system upon the activation of a single detector, or 3. A single dead-man type control switch that allows the operation of the carousel storage system only when the operator is present. The switch shall be in the same room as the carousel storage system and located to provide for observation of the carousel system.

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gitu

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inch

6

inch

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inch

NA

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gitu

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and

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age

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as (

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ions

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, X-3

and

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lid P

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les,

see

Sec

tion

X-2.

10.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPA3 Piles shall be separated by aisles complying with Section X-2.10.4 For storage in excess of the height indicated, special fire protection shall be provided in accordance with Footnote 8 when required by the chief. See also Chapters 17 and 9 for spe-cial limitations for flammable and combustible liquids and aerosols.5 Section 3-5 shall apply for fire apparatus access.6 Curtain boards shall be installed as required by the Building Code.7 For storage exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) in height, Option 1 shall be used.8 Special fire-protection provisions such as, but not limited to, fire protection of exposed steel columns; increased sprinkler density; additional in-rack sprinklers, without associ-ated reductions in ceiling sprinkler density; or additional fire department hose connec-tions shall be provided when required by the chief.9 High-piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet (46 451.5 m2). A two-hour fire rated wallshall be used to divide high-piled storage ex-ceeding 500,000 square feet (46,451.5 m2) in area.1 For rack storage heights in excess of those indicated, see Section X-4.5. For

TABLE X-2.1 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CURTAIN BOARDS AND SMOKE VENTING 1 (UFC Table 81-B)(See Sections X-2.7.4 and X-2.8.3)

Commodity

Classification

Designated

Storage Height

(feet)

Curtain Board

Depth

(feet)

Maximum Area

Formed By Curtain

Boards 2

(square feet)

Vent Area To

Floor Area

Ratio

Maximum Spacing Of

Vent Centers

(feet)

Maximum Distance

To Vents From Wall

Or Curtain Boards 3 (feet)

I - IV

(Option 1)

20 or less

over 20 - 40

6

6

10,000

8,000

1:100

1:75

100

100

60

55

I - IV

(Option 2)

20 or less

over 20 - 40

4

4

3,000

3,000

1:75

1:50

100

100

55

50

High Hazard

(Option 1)

20 or less

over 20 - 30

6

6

6,000

6,000

1:50

1:40

100

90

50

45

High Hazard

(Option 2)

20 or less

over 20 - 30

4

4

4,000

2,000

1:50

1:30

100

75

50

40

solid-piled storage heights in excess of those indicated, an approved engi-neered design shall be used.2 When areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression-fast response (ESFR) sprinklers, the curtain boards within these areas shall be located only at the separation between ESFR and conventional sprinkler systems.3The distance specified is the maximum distance from any vent in a particu-lar curtained area to walls or curtain boards which form the perimeter of the curtained area. *** ALSO

1. Delete definition of 2-1.131 HIGH PILED STORAGE and replace as follows:

HIGH-PILED STORAGE is storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet (3658 mm) in height. When required by the chief, high-piled combustible storage also includes certain high hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet (1829 mm) in height. (UFC 209)

*** ALSO

2. Revise Appendix I to add the following: NFPA 230, Standard for the Protection of Storage, 1999 edition Reason: To reference current edition of storage standard. ***ALSO

3. Revise Appendix I reference to NFPA 232A to read as follows:

NFPA 232A, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Records Cen-ters, 1995 edition. 232, Standard for the Protection of Storage, 1999 edition Reason: To delete reference to outdated edition of the guide and replace with the current standard. *** ALSO

4. Delete section 8-15.1.1 in its entiretyReason: This is excessive for non-high piled storage occupancies and is addressed more thoroughly in the proposed High Piled Storage chapter XX ***

ALSO5. Delete section 8-15.2 (inclusive of 8-15.2.1 and 8-15.2.2) in its entirety

Reason: This is more thoroughly addressed in the proposed High Piled Storage chapter XX *** ALSO

6. Revise section 8-15.4.1 to read as follows: 8-15.4.1 Storage of rubber tires shall comply with Chapter XX, High Piled Storage, NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage and NFPA 231D, Standard for Storage of Rubber Tires. Exception: Existing buildings. Reason: To include reference to proposed high piled storage chapter requirements and to include provisions for rubber tire storage from NFPA 230. Provisions for existing buildings are addressed in Chapter 1. *** ALSO

7. Revise section 8-15.5.1 to read as follows: 8-15.5.1 Records protection equipment, and facilities, and records handling techniques that provide protection from the hazards of fire shall comply with this section and NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records. The storage of useful records, as defined in NFPA 232, shall be in accordance with Chapter XX, High Piled Storage. Reason: To coordinate with the scoping provisions of NFPA 232 sec-tions 1.1, 1.1.3 and A.1.1.3*** ALSO

8. Delete section 8-15.5.2 (including appendix item A-8-15.5.2) in its entirety.

Reason: Section conflicts with provisions of NFPA 232 and references NFPA 232A, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Records Centers which was replaced by NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Re-cords with the 2000 edition.

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPASUBSTANTIATION: The current provisions for storage in Section 8-15 includes directions for all storage occupancies, but provides no code re-quirements or direction to address the specific hazards associated with high piled storage. This proposal utilizes portions of existing text in NFPA 13, 230m and the Uniform Fire Code as the basis for the new chapter.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1-456 ( Log #258).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #93)1-452-(Appendix II L) : Reject SUBMITTER: J. Scott Rappleye, Bremerton Fire Department/Rep. UFCA Code Development CommitteeRECOMMENDATION: Strike out this entire appendix. Extract this ap-pendix because NFPA 1124 is going to address all of these issues. NFPA 1 Chapter 16 should reference NFPA 1124 regarding retail sales of fireworks. SUBSTANTIATION: According to the meeting in San Antonio TX NFPA 1124 will address all issues regarding consumer fireworks.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The subject of this proposal was not found in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 31 NEGATIVE: 1EXPLANATION OF NEGATIVE: HOGAN: See my Explanation of Negative on Proposal 1-45 (Log #442).

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(Log #438)1-453-(Entire Document) : Reject SUBMITTER: Kenneth R. Quick, Jr., Culver City Fire Dept.RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows: Every location the use of “AHJ” occurs, change to “the Chief” or “the Fire Chief” SUBSTANTIATION: The actual person given authority in the major-ity of fire enforcement duties is “The Fire Chief”. This also puts code in concert with existing sets and current versions of ICC/IFC. The minority use by other than Fire Chiefs can be amended for their adoption. (See 1997/2000 UFC for application of “The Chief”)COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The term “authority having jurisdiction” is consistent with NFPA terms and the Committee believes that the use of this term provides greater flexibility to deal with whoever may enforce this Code.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #56)1-454-(Entire Document) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Jon Nisja, RECOMMENDATION: In the entire document where new construction is mentioned add “Building Code”. SUBSTANTIATION: Currently there are no references to the building code in relation to new construction a reference to the building code should be added.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in PrincipleCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee believes that a general reference to a building code is not appropriate, as it could cause conflicts between the Fire Inspector and Building Official. Appropriate provisions from the NFPA Building Code have been extracted as appropriate. See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 1- 456 (Log #258).NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #150)1-455-(Entire Document) : Reject SUBMITTER: Marshall A. Klein, Marshall A. Klein & Assoc., Inc.RECOMMENDATION: Based on a word search throughout the draft document, the following sections should have added after the phrase “. . .

in height . . . “ the term “. . . above grade. . . “ or delete the phrase “ . . . in height . . . “ and substitute the term “. . . above grade . . . “ for all the follow-ing 22 sections: 3-5.1 Fire lanes shall be provided for all buildings that are set back more than 150 ft (46 m) from a public road or exceed 30 ft (9 m) in height above grade and are set back over 50 ft (15 m) from a public road. 7-3.2.11.1 Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101. In buildings up to and including four stories in height above grade, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. 7-3.2.11.1, 7-3.2.13.1, 7-3.2.12.1, & 7-3.2.14.1 Where an automatic sprin-kler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101. In buildings up to and including four stories in height above grade, systems in accor-dance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. 7-3.2.14.5 Buildings using Option 4 of 31-1.1.1 of NFPA 101 shall be pro-tected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 7-3.2.14.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall meet the require-ments of Section 9.7 of NFPA 101 for supervision for buildings more than six stories in height above grade. (101: 31.3.5.5). 7-3.2.16.1.1 & 7-3.2.17.1.1, Exception No. 1: In buildings not more than four stories in height above grade, a sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Oc-cupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. 7-3.2.16.2.2 & 7-3.2.17.2.1 Exception No. 4: In prompt and slow evacu-ation capability facilities up to and including four stories in height above grade systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. 7-3.2.16.2.2 & 7-3.2.17.2.1 Exception No. 5: In impractical evacuation capability facilities up to and including four stories in height above grade, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard of the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. All habitable areas and closets shall be sprinklered. 7-3.2.18.1 Mercantile occupancies shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101 as follows: (1) Throughout all mercantile occupancies three or more stories in height above grade. 7-7.2.10.1 Exception: Buildings where each guest room has exterior exit access in accordance with 7.5.3 of NFPA 101, and the building does not exceed three stories in height above grade. (101: 29.3.4.1) 7-7.2.11.1 Exception No. 2: Buildings that are protected throughout by an approved, automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 30.3.5.1 of NFPA 101, that do not exceed four stories in height above grade, and that contain not more than 16 dwelling units. (101: 30.3.4.1) 7-7.2.16.2.1 Exception: Where each sleeping room has exterior exit access in accordance with 7.5.3 of NFPA 101 and the building is not more than three stories in height above grade. (101: 33.3.3.4.1) Table 7-8, Under “Type of Systems”, Fifth item in the first column: Sprin-klers in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height above grade. 8-16.2* Every special amusement building, other than buildings or struc-tures not exceeding 10 ft (3 m) in height above grade and not exceeding 160 ft2 (14.9 m2) in horizontal projection, shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system installed and maintained in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101. Where the special amusement building is movable or portable, the sprinkler water supply shall be permit-ted to be provided by an approved, temporary means. (101: 12.4.7.2) 10-2.5.2 Standpipe and Hose Systems. Standpipe and hose systems shall be provided for all airport terminal buildings in excess of two stories [25 ft (10.7 m)] in height above grade or 100 ft (30.5 m) in shortest horizontal dimension. Standpipe and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 14, Standard for Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. (415: 2-5.4) Table 17-2.4.1 Note b: Roofs of attached buildings, one story in height above grade, shall be permitted to be of lightweight, noncombustible construction if the separating interior walls have minimum 3-ft (0.90 m) parapets. 30-2.4.2 Standpipes. All repair garages that exceed a height of 50 ft (15 m) above grade, have parking levels below grade, or are unsprinklered and more than one story in height shall be provided with one or more standpipes conforming to the provisions of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. (88B: 4-4) 34-3.1.12 Required detached storage. Quantities of hazardous materials in excess of those set forth in Table 34-3.12-B shall be in buildings used for no other purpose, shall not exceed one story in height above grade and shall be without basements, crawl spaces or other under-floor spaces. See NFPA 5000. SUBSTANTIATION: Since the Fire Code is a companion code to the

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NFPA 1 — November 2002 ROP — Copyright, 2002 NFPAnew NFPA 5000 Building Code, the terminology needs to be correlated not only within the Fire Code, but also within the Building Code. As such, I did a code search in this draft and found the following four sections of the Fire Code relating to the measurement of building height: 2-1,132* High-Rise Building. A building greater than 75 ft (23 m) in height where the building height is measured from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupiable story. (101: 3.3.25.6) 7-2.2.2 New buildings more than three stories in height or new buildings over 50 ft (15 m) in height above or below grade and containing intermedi-ate stories or balconies, or underground windowless buildings more than one story or 20 ft below grade shall be equipped with a Class I standpipe system installed in accordance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. 7-7.2.20 Existing Business Occupancies. A fire alarm system in accor-dance with Section 9.6 of NFPA 101 shall be provided in any business oc-cupancy where any of the following conditions exists: (1) The building is two or more stories in height above the level of exit discharge. 29-2.4 In buildings required to be provided with a standpipe system in accordance with this Code, not less than one standpipe shall be provided and kept in service during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than 50 ft (15 m) in height above grade. Standpipes shall be provided with approved fire department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to usable stairs and shall be designed to furnish 500 gal (1900 L) of water per minute at the top-most outlet at 65 psi (450 kPa). This standpipe shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction hav-ing secured decking or flooring. If the standpipe is temporary, it shall be designed to furnish 100 gal (380 L) of water per minute at 65 psi (450 kPa) with a standpipe size of not less than 4 in. (10 cm) and shall remain in ser-vice until the permanent standpipe installation is complete. As can be seen by these four sections, “height” is being measured in two different ways: 1. from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access 2. above grade 3. above the level of exit discharge 4. in height above grade As part of my code search of this draft I found 23 other references to “height” , unlike the 4 examples I noted above, that do not specify how to measure such “height” of the building for compliance with the code sec-tions. Many of these code sections are extracted from the NFPA #101, which does not have a definition for “height”. This has been a problem in the NFPA #101 Code for years, but most of us have lived with it since most jurisdictions that used NFPA #101 also used one of the three Model Build-ing Codes that did define height as “stories or height above grade”. Since NFPA is now drafting both a fire code and a building code, there needs to be better clarity in code requirements on how the number of sto-ries or height of a building is to be measured. My recommendation is to use the term “. . . x ft in height above grade . . . “ to be consistent with what most building/fire code users are familiar with. However, if the Committee feels there are other ways of measurement, it is OK with me as long as the code requirement is clear on how the measurement of height or stories is to be done for the particular code requirement. Please remember the more ways of defining a “height” or “stories” in a Code, the Code becomes more confusing and cumbersome to read, understand, design and enforce. May I recommend to the Committee that it review this issue of stories and height to determine a consistent way to regulate it in the Fire Code that will

also correlate with the work of the NFPA 5000 Building Code Committee. Of course, my recommendation is to use the term “ . . . stories and/or height above grade . . . “.COMMITTEE ACTION:RejectCOMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Fire Prevention Code Committee cannot change extracted text taken from other NFPA codes and standards as shown in the submitter’s proposal. All extracted text shown in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint will be updated in accordance with the NFPA Extract Policy in this revision cycle.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32

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(Log #258)1-456-(Entire Document) : Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Ronald R. Farr, Kalamazoo Township Fire Department/Rep. International Fire Marshals AssociationRECOMMENDATION: Keep the existing language requiring new and existing buildings to meet NFPA 101 and provide a basis reference to the building code to read: “Where a building code has been adopted, all new buildings shall comply with the adopted building code in addition to this code.” SUBSTANTIATION: There was concern among members of the Techni-cal Committee on Fire Prevention on how to make the document compat-ible with other building codes. This would not tie the fire prevention code to any specific building code and would permit the fire official the ability to look at those items that they should be involved with in new construction while permitting them to reduce the fire and life loss in existing buildings. The number of differences between the Life Safety Code requirements for new construction and the other model building codes has not surfaced to our knowledge except as rhetoric during the adoption process. NFPA 1 is currently the only fire code that is being adopted for use with all the current model building codes and it must work, as we have not heard any docu-mented cases of problems. This would solve the problem and also keep the existing philosophy of NFPA 1.COMMITTEE ACTION:Accept in Principle Add a new 3-1.2.1 in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint to read: 3-1.2.1 Where a building code has been adopted, all new construction shall comply with this Code and with the building code adopted by the jurisdiction.COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee has revised the submit-ter’s proposal and identified a place to put the text in the NFPA 1 UFC Preprint. The Committee believes that its proposed revision accommodates the submitter’s intent.NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:32VOTE ON COMMITTEE ACTION: AFFIRMATIVE: 32COMMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE: LATHROP: This is not coordinated with Proposal 1-200 (Log #410).

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