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Technical Committee on NFPA 170 Emergency Symbols (FIS-AAA)
First Draft Meeting (F2014) Agenda May 13-14, 2013
Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Blvd.
Deer Park, TX
Monday, May 13, 2013: 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman
1. Call to Order – 12:00 P.M. CDT
2. Introductions & Attendance
3. Committee Roster Review
4. Agenda Review
5. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (see attachments)
6. NFPA Staff Liaison Presentation 7. Chairman Remarks
8. Process Public Inputs & Generate First Revisions (see attachments)
9. Adjourn Meeting @ 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman
Tuesday, May 14, 2013: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. or at the discretion of the Chairman
1. Call to Order – 8:00 A.M. CDT
2. Process Public Input & Generate First Revisions for NFPA 170 3. Adjourn Meeting @ 12:00 P.M. CST or at the discretion of the Chairman
Key Dates for the Fall 2014 Revision Cycle (NFPA 170 2015 edition)
Public Input (First Draft) Closing Date Jan. 4, 2013
First Draft Meeting May 13, 2013
Posting of First Draft for Balloting Aug. 2, 2013
Ballots Returned By August 23, 2013
First Draft Published & Posted for Public Comments Sept. 6, 2013
Public Comment Closing Date Nov. 15, 2013
Final Date for Second Draft Meeting May 2, 2014
Posting of Second Draft for Balloting June 13, 2013
Ballots Returned By July 7, 2014
Second Draft Published for NITMAM review July 18, 2014
Closing Date for Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM)
August 22, 2014
NFPA Annual Meeting Boston June 22-25, 2015
Issuance of Consent Document (No NITMAMs) Nov. 11, 2014
Technical Committee deadlines are in bold.
Regulations and Guiding Documents All committee members are expected to behave in accordance with the Guide for the Conduct of Participants in the NFPA Code and Standards Development Process (published in the NFPA Standards Directory available on-line). All actions during and following the committee meeting will be governed in accordance with the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in challenges to the standards-making process. A successful challenge on procedural grounds could prevent or delay publication of the document. The style of the document must comply with the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents.
Attachment #1
Previous Meeting Minutes
ROC MEETING MINUTES
NFPA 170 Technical Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
April 27, 2011
Windows Live Meeting
1. Call to order
The Fall 2011 ROC meeting of the Technical Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols via Windows Live was called to order by Chairman Brad Schiffer on April 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
2. Introduction of Committee Members
Self introductions of members were completed. Those present are indicated below:
Fall 2011 ROC Meeting Attendance
NAME REPRESENTING Schiffer, Brad - Chair Brad Schiffer/Taxis, Inc. Brown, Phillip - Principal AFSA Brown, Randal - Principal Randal Brown & Associates, Ltd. Cox, David - Principal Fire Safety Displays Company Mathew, S. Stephen- Principal National Electrical Manufacturers Association Mundy, James - Principal Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Wood, Thomas - Principal Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Johnson, David - Alternate Randal Brown & Associates Ltd. Ploof, Dana - Alternate Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Hart, Jonathan – Staff Liaison NFPA
3. Announcements
Jonathan Hart reviewed NFPA’s meeting procedures. An introduction to the revised NFPA Regulations that will affect the Committee in its next cycle was given and a review on how to access committee information from the “Doc Info” pages was presented. The key remaining dates for the revision cycle of NFPA 170 were published in the meeting agenda package as follows:
Comment Closing Date March 4, 2011 Final Date for ROC Meeting May 6, 2011 Ballots Mailed to TC before May 20, 2011 ROC Published August 26, 2011 Intent to Make a Motion Closing (NITMAM) October 21, 2011
Issuance of Consent Document (No NITMAMs) October 21, 2011 NFPA Annual Meeting (Las Vegas) June 2010 Issuance of Document with NITMAM August 9, 2012 4. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 27 and August 23, 2010 ROP meetings conducted via Windows Live were approved. 5. Action on Comments The committee acted on one public comment. No committee comments were generated. 6. Old Business There was no old business to discuss. 7. New Business A short discussion was held on how NFPA 170 symbols may be made available for use in CAD programs. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm on April 27, 2011. Minutes prepared by: Jonathan Hart, Staff Liaison
Attachment # 2:
Public Inputs
Public Input No. 13-NFPA 170-2012 [ Global Input ]
3.3.3 Photoluminescent.
A type of sign that is self-energized with respect to luminosity and requires no external power source.
A.4.1.3
Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent symbols in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.
A.5.1.3.
Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
I propose to replace the term "self-luminous" with "photoluminescent" throughout NFPA 170. It is obvious from the material description in A.4.1.3 and A.5.1.3 that the intent of NFPA 170 is to describe the photoluminescent feature. UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "self-luminous" as follows: 4.48 SELF-LUMINOUS EXIT SIGN – A sign with an integral legally required legend that is poweredcontinuously by a self-contained energy source other than a battery, such as radioactive tritium gas.Operation of a self-luminous exit sign is independent of external power supplies or other external formsof energy. This definition does not include exit signs dependent upon photoluminescent materials.UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "photoluminescent" as follows:4.38 PHOTOLUMINESCENT – Having the property of emitting light that continues for a length of timeafter excitation by visible or invisible light has been removed.Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are not made using radioactive self-luminous material and not made using reflective material (reflective material is typically used on car license plates and traffic signs). Yet, Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are quite frequently made using photoluminescent material which charges when ambient lighting is on and emits its (non-electrical, non-radioactive) luminance in full darkness for building occupants to read in darkness scenarios.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name:
MARINA BATZKE
Organization: AMERICAN PERMALIGHT INC
Affilliation: ASTM E12.13 Sub-Committee Chair on "Photoluminescent Safety Products"
Submittal Date: Thu Jul 05 20:17:57 EDT 2012
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Public Input No. 15-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 4.2 ]
4.2* Symbols for General Use.
The symbols for general use shall be as given in Table 4.2.Table 4.2 Symbols for General Use
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Emergency Exit Square field
Background green
Door opening white
Image in green
The identification and location of an emergencyexit
The location of exit for use in a fire emergency
Emergency Exit Use of Arrows —Rectangular Field
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress to the right
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress up and to the right
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress down and to the right
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress forward
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress down
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress to the left
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress up and to the left
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Painted version:
Background color white
Arrows red or black
Backlit version:
Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red
The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit
Progress down and to the left
Emergency Exit Route(Combination of Two Symbols)
Square field
Background green
Door opening white
Image in green
For arrows:
Square field
Green arrow on white background or white arrow on greenbackground
The identification and location of a route to beused in an emergency
The direction to a fire exit
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Accessible Emergency Exit (Combination of Two Symbols) Square field
Background green
Door opening white
Image in green
International symbol of accessibility per ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
The identification of a route that leads to anemergency exit that is accessible to disabled users, as specified by ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings andFacilities
The location of a route toward a fire exit that is accessible to disabled users
Accessible Emergency Exit Route (Combination of Three Symbols)
Square field
Background green
Door opening white
Image in green
The identification of a route that leads to an emergency exitthat is accessible to disabled users
The location of the route toward a fire exit that is accessible to disabledusers
International symbol of accessibility per ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
For arrows:
Square field
Green arrow on white background or white arrow on greenbackground
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Not an Exit
Square field
Red prohibition symbol
Background white
. Square field
Door frame green
. Door openingwhite
. Image in black
Red circle and diagonalslash
The identification of doors that do NOT lead to an exit
The location of an interior door such as one leading to acloset, an interior courtyard, or a basement
Use Stairs in Case of Fire
Square field
Red flame
Black figure
White background
An instruction to the user to use stairs(downward egress) in case of fire
Theidentification that stairs are to be used in case of fire
Use Stairs in Case of Fire
Square field
Red flame
Black figure
White background
An instruction to the user to use stairs (upwardegress) in case of fire
The identification that stairs are to be used incase of fire
Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire Rectangular field
Red flame
Black figures
White background
Red circle and slash
An instruction not to use elevators in case of fire
Posted near elevator call button
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
No Open Flame — FlameCircular field
Red circle and slash
Black image
White background
The identification of areas in which open flame is prohibited
The identification of areas, such as combustible storage areas, gas stations, and hazardous areas
No Open Flame — Lighted MatchCircular field
Red circle and slash
Black image
White background
An instruction not to use lighted matches
Whereposted, the use of matches is prohibited
No Smoking
Circular field
Red circle and slash
Black image
White background
The identification of areas in which smoking isprohibited
The identification of areas, such as those for flammable liquidstorage, where smoking could lead to fire or explosion
No CampfiresCircular field
Red circle and slash
Black image
White background
The identification of areas where campfires arenot permitted
The identification of areas, such as municipal parks, wherecampfires are not permitted
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Manual Station — Pull Station/Fire Alarm Box Rectangular field
Red background
White flame
White hand
White box
White horn
White wave
An instruction to actuate an alarm-initiatingdevice in a fire emergency
Posted above a manually activated initiatingdevice
No CookingSquare field
White background
Red flame
Black pot and steam
Red circle and slash
An instruction not to cook food in an area
Postedinside a guest room in a hotel or a student room in a collegedormitory
Area of Refuge
Square field
White background
Red flame
The identification of an area of refuge
Adesignated area of refuge to be used in a fire emergency
No Hanger
Red circle and slash
Black image
To prohibit hanging clothes or other items from sprinklers
Where posted
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Symbol Characteristics Application Example
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Square field
White background
Red heart
White bolt through the heart
Black lettering
To identify the location of AEDs
Posted in airports and other places of assembly
Fire Extinguisher
Square field
Red background
White symbol
For everyday use in workplaces and public areas;supplementary text sign can be used to increase comprehension
Fire safety signage, manuals, and notices
Fire Hose or Standpipe
Square field
Red background
White symbol
For everyday use in workplaces and public areas;supplementary text sign can be used to increase comprehension
Fire safety signage, manuals, and notices
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
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Not an ExitAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek CFPS, the square field characteristic of the symbol describes the emergency exit symbol (see note below). If this is the case, then the first characteristic should be the Red Prohibition Symbol which describes the general shape or field of the concerned symbol. I used the "Red Prohibition Symbol" term in reference to 4.1.3.2.1. where the specifications of the prohibition symbol can be found. This term is also used in the characteristics of "No Fire Fighting" symbol.
The "Background white" characteristic follows right after the "Red Prohibition Symbol" characteristic. This arrangement would naturally describes the background color of the prohibition symbol as white.
Note: I raised the issue of the square field to Ms. Stanek CFPS through email and her reply was: Question #2 Not an exit. The door itself is square encased within the red circle & diagonal slash.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: NIVARD UNLAYAO
Organization: QATAR PETROLEUM
Submittal Date: Mon Jul 30 13:35:35 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, NIVARD UNLAYAO, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am NIVARD UNLAYAO, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 12-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 5.2 ]
5.2* Symbols for Use by the Fire Service.
The symbols for use by the fire service shall be as given in Table 5.2.Table 5.2 Symbols for Use by the Fire Service
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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples
Fire DepartmentAutomatic Sprinkler Connection — Siamese
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of a fire department automatic sprinkler connection
The location of asingle automatic siamese automatic sprinklerconnections on buildings
The location of siamese freestanding automatic sprinklerconnections
Fire DepartmentAutomatic Sprinkler Connection — Single
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of a fire department automatic sprinkler connection
The location of a single automatic sprinkler connection on buildings
The location of a single freestanding automatic sprinklerconnection
Fire DepartmentStandpipe Connection
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of a fire department standpipe connection
The location of standpipe connections on buildings and structures
The location of freestanding standpipe connections
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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples
Fire DepartmentCombined Automatic Sprinkler/Standpipe Connection
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of a fire department combined automatic sprinkler/standpipe connection
The location of combined sprinkler/standpipe connections on buildings
The location of freestanding combined sprinkler/standpipeconnections
Fire Hydrant (All Types)
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of a fire hydrant
The location of fire hydrants, wall hydrants, undergroundhydrants, or other fire-fighting water supplies
Automatic SprinklerControl Valve
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The identification and location of an automatic sprinkler control valve
The location of control valves for automatic sprinkler systems
On doors of rooms containing control valves
Electric Panel or Electric Shutoff
Square field
Blue background
White symbol
The identification and location of an electrical panel or other electric shutoff device
The location of electric panels or other electric control devices that can be located in basements or mechanical rooms
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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples
Gas Shutoff Valve
Square field
Red background
White symbol
Red letter G
The location of a gas shutoff valve
The location of gas shutoff valves
On doors of rooms containing gas shutoff valves
Fire-Fighting Hose orStandpipe Outlet
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The location of a fire-fighting hose or a standpipe outlet
The location of interior fire-fighting hose stations and standpipe outlets in buildings and structures
The location on bridges or elevated highways
Fire Extinguisher
Square field
Red background
White symbol
The location of a fire extinguisher
The location of fire extinguishers in buildings and exterior locations
Directional Arrow Square field
Background green to correspond to accompanying sign
White symbol
Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility
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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples
Diagonal DirectionalArrow
Square field
Background green to correspond to accompanying sign
White symbol
Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility
Child Care Center
Square field
Blue infant and hands
White background
The identification and location of child care centers
On the door opening into child care centers
At a fire department command or access point indicating presence and location of child care centers
Emergency Telephone Square field
Redbackground
. White phone
The identification and location of fire service or emergency telephone system
No Fire Fighting Red prohibition symbol
Octagonal field
White background
Black truck
Red prohibitionsymbol
To be posted on, near, or on the approach tobuildings where fire fighting is not to occur
Explosives bunkers, frangible buildings, or contaminatedbuildings
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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Square field
White symbol
Green background
To indicate the location of SCBA, breathing airconnections, or refill location
For SCBA fill locations in high-rise buildings
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - SiameseThe proposed change will prevent confusion with the first example of Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Single.
Emergency TelephoneThe proposed change shall identify the standard field of the symbol. A rectangular field can also be used alternatively. Whichever the shape will be used, it must be included in the corresponding characteristics column of the symbol. The chosen shape or field should be the first characteristic to achieve consistency with other symbols' characteristics.
No Fire FightingHaving the octagonal field as the first characteristic in the column can result in a little bit of confusion until you analyze the symbol and its characteristics more closely. Since the first characteristic of the preceding symbols (except for Emergency Telephone) describes the overall shape of these symbols, the No Fire Fighting symbol should follow also this format. Hence, the proposed change.
SCBA symbolThe symbol should have a square field to achieve consistency with the corresponding characteristic.
Firefighting Hose or Standpipe Outlet SymbolAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek, CFPS, this symbol can be used for Class II and III standpipes. This symbol should not be used for Class II standpipe (or occupant use) so as not to confuse with Fire Hose or Standpipe symbol for General Use (Table 4.2, page 170-12). For Class III standpipes, the appropriate symbol would be the Fire Department Standpipe Connection symbol (Table 5.2, page 170-14) with a white flame beside it. Having a different symbol for each class of standpipe could prevent confusion and delay in response to fire. A firefighter carrying a hose could be mistakenly led to Class II standpipe instead to Class III in case there is no Class I standpipe in the stairwell.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: NIVARD UNLAYAO
Organization: QATAR PETROLEUM
Submittal Date: Sat Jun 30 07:37:17 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
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Public Input No. 17-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 6.3.3 ]
Revise Table 6.3.3 with the uploaded file.6.3.3 * Symbols for Walls and Parapets.
Symbols for walls and parapets shall be as given in Table 6.3.3.Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets
Symbol Description
Wall — basic shape
Smoke barrier wall
1⁄2 -hour fire-rated wall
1⁄2 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
3⁄4 -hour fire-rated wall
3⁄4 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
1-hour fire-rated wall
1-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
2-hour fire-rated wall
2-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
3-hour fire-rated wall
3-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
4-hour fire-rated wall
4-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall
Parapet — One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.) parapet that extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
170_Cohen_Upload_Table.pdf Table 6.3.3
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
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Table 6.3.3 fails to recognize and differentiate between the types of construction defined in NFPA 5000. NFPA 5000 offers the following four definitions:3.3.674.3 Fire Barrier Wall. A wall, other than a fire wall, having a fire resistance rating.3.3.674.4 Fire Wall. A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the
spread of fire and having a fire resistance rating and structural stability.3.3.474.2 Smoke Partition. A continuous membrane that is designed to form a barrier to
limit the transfer of smoke.3.3.51.2 Smoke Battier. A continuous membrane, or a membrane with discontinuities
created by protected openings, where such membrane is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke.Most noticeably, there is a technical difference between a fire wall and a fire barrier wall
and Table 6.3.3 does not recognize this difference. Furthermore, Table 6.3.3 does not provide a symbol for a smoke partition, which is different than a smoke barrier.As an example, Table 6.3.3 provides a symbol for a 2-hour fire rated wall. Thus, using the
definition in NFPA 5000, which is used throughout the NFPA standards, this symbol is to be used for a free-standing wall having structural stability (i.e., a wall separating bays in a warehouse or a wall providing separation between transformers). This symbol cannot be used to identify a stairway enclosure in a high rise building because those walls do not have structural stability. The table does not provide a symbol for a 2-hour fire barrier wall typically found in a building.My proposed corrections identifies the additional symbols and definitions that are required
to provide a complete listing. Also please note that no NFPA standard or nationally recognized building code recognizes or requires a 3/4-hour barrier wall; the symbol should eliminated.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Hal Cohen
Organization: HCC and Associates, Inc.
Submittal Date: Fri Nov 30 10:12:47 EST 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, Hal Cohen, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and fullrights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am Hal Cohen, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 20-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 6.3.3 ]
6.3.3* Symbols for Walls and Parapets.
Symbols for walls and parapets shall be as given in Table 6.3.3.Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets
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Symbol Description
Wall — basic shape
Smoke resistive construction
Smoke barrier wall
1⁄2 -hour fire-rated wall barrier
1⁄2 -hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
3⁄4 -hour fire-rated wall barrier
3⁄4 -hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
1-hour fire-rated wall barrier
1-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
2-hour fire-rated wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
2-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
3-hour fire-rated wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
3-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
4-hour fire-rated wall
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Symbol Description
barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
4-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrierwall barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)
Parapet — One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.)parapet that extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
All of the rated designations are shown as fire rated walls. NFPA differentiates between fire walls and fire barriers. There should be a way to differentiate between these on the drawings. By changing the line type and the description of the line type, it is easier for a designer to indicate what is intended by the fire resistance rating applied to the partition. In addition, the current line types are not standard AutoCad line types and as such, using them requires additional steps to be taken to import the line type to the .dwg file. This creates problems when files are transferred digitally and edited by multiple architects/engineers.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:40:08 EST 2013
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 19-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.2 ]
7.2* Water Supply and Distribution Symbols.
Water supply and distribution symbols shall be as given in Table 7.2.Table 7.2 Water Supply and Distribution Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Public water main Indicate pipe size and material
Private water mainIndicate pipe size and material
Water main under building
Indicate pipe size and material
Suction pipe Indicate pipe size and material
Thrust block
Riser
Pipe elbow up ordown
Height on either side indicated by pipe height tags
Pipe tee up or downHeight of crossed pipes indicated by pipe height tags
Valves (general) Basic shape; indicate valve size
Valve in pit Indicate valve size
Post-indicator valve Indicate valve size
Key-operated valve Indicate valve size
OS&Y valve (outside screw and yoke, rising stem)
Indicate valve size
Indicating butterfly valve
Indicate valve size
Nonindicating valve (nonrising-stem valve)
Indicate valve size
Check valve
Basic shape; indicate valve size, direction of flow
Backflow preventer — double check type
Also referred to as a double check valve assembly
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Symbol Description Comments
Backflow preventer — reduced pressure zone (RPZ) type
Pressure-regulating valve
Pressure relief valve
Float valve
Meter Indicate type
Private hydrant, one hose outlet
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Public hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Public hydrant, two hose outlets and pumper connection
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Wall hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Private housed hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Siamese fire department connection
Specify type, size, and angle
Freestanding siamese fire departmentconnection
Sidewalk or pit type; specify size
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Symbol Description Comments
Single fire department connection
Specify type, size, thread, and angle
Fire pump with driver
Specify driver type and rated capacity
Freestanding test header
Freestanding; specify number and sizes of outlets
Wall-mounted test header
Wall; specify number and sizes of outlets
Screen/strainer
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
There is no standard symbol to indicate fittings vertically within the page. This provides a means of doing so. Without the pipe height tags proposed in Public Input No. 10-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ], there is no way to tell if an elbow goes up or down.
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Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:02:22 EST 2013
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.2 ]
7.2* Water Supply and Distribution Symbols.
Water supply and distribution symbols shall be as given in Table 7.2.Table 7.2 Water Supply and Distribution Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Public water main Indicate pipe size and material
Private water mainIndicate pipe size and material
Replace with Standard AutoCad LineType
Water main under building
Indicate pipe size and material
Suction pipe Indicate pipe size and material
Thrust block
Riser
Valves (general)Basic shape; indicate valve size
Valve in pit Indicate valve size
Post-indicator valveIndicate valve size
Key-operated valve Indicate valve size
OS&Y valve (outside screw and yoke, rising stem)
Indicate valve size
Indicating butterfly valve
Indicate valve size
Nonindicating valve (nonrising-stem valve)
Indicate valve size
Check valve
Basic shape; indicate valve size, direction of flow
Backflow preventer — — double check type
Also referred to as a double check valve assembly
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Symbol Description Comments
Backflow preventer — — reduced pressure zone (RPZ) type
Pressure-regulating valve
Pressure relief valve
Float valve
Meter Indicate type
Flow Meter
Pressure Meter
Velocity Meter
Private hydrant, one hose outlet
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Public hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Public hydrant, two hose outlets and pumper connection
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Wall hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
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Symbol Description Comments
Private housed hydrant, two hose outlets
Indicate size, type of thread, or connection
Siamese fire department connection
Specify type, size, and angle
Freestanding siamese fire departmentconnection
Sidewalk or pit type; specify size
Single fire department connection
Specify type, size, thread, and angle
Fire pump with driver
Specify driver type and rated capacity
Freestanding test header
Freestanding; specify number and sizes of outlets
Wall-mounted test header
Wall; specify number and sizes of outlets
Screen/strainer
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
1. The line type shown for "Water Main Under Building" is not a standard AutoCad line type. As such it must be created for each drawing in order to follow this standard. When this happens, extra files are required to be transmitted with the digital version of the drawing in order for the line type to appear properly on another machine.2. Meter types were not specified even though the comment noted "indicate type." Meter types were added in order to standardize subscripts that are associated with the meter symbol.
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Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 11:17:54 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.6.2 ]
7.6.2* Symbols for Fire Sprinklers.
Symbols for fire sprinklers shall be as given in Table 7.6.2.Table 7.6.2 Symbols for Fire Sprinklers
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Symbol Description Comments
Upright sprinkler
Pendent sprinkler
Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed
Upright sprinkler; on sprig
Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple
Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple withsprig
Pendent sprinkler; on drop nipple
Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed
Sprinkler, with guard
Uprightsprinkler head shown
Sidewall sprinkler
Outside sprinkler
Specify type, orifice size; for example, open sprinkler (window orcornice)
Open sprinkler on branch line
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Symbol Description Comments
Open sprinkler on branch line with sprig
Water spray nozzle
Window sprinklers
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The sprinkler guard symbol can easily be mistaken for a sprinkler or standpipe riser because the "X" goes through the whole circle. With the X removed from the middle and only showing on the outside, not only is the symbol less confusing, but also it lets the plan reviewer see more easily what type of sprinkler is being represented, especially if there is only one sprinkler guard in a room.
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Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 14:26:10 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 6-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.6.2 ]
7.6.2* Symbols for Fire Sprinklers.
Symbols for fire sprinklers shall be as given in Table 7.6.2.Table 7.6.2 Symbols for Fire Sprinklers
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Symbol Description Comments
Upright sprinkler
Pendent sprinkler
Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed
Upright sprinkler; on sprig
Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple
Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple withsprig
Pendent sprinkler; on drop nipple
Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed
Sprinkler, with guard
Uprightsprinkler head shown
Sidewall sprinkler
Dry Sidewall Sprinkler
Outside sprinkler
Specify type, orifice size; for example, open sprinkler (window orcornice)
Open sprinkler on branch line
Open sprinkler on branch line with sprig
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Symbol Description Comments
Water spray nozzle
Window sprinklers
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Added Dry Sidewall sprinkler. This type of sprinkler is commonly used and thus should have a standard symbol associated with it.
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Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:02:51 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 11-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.7 ]
7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Symbols for portable fire extinguishers shall be as given in Table 7.7.Table 7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Symbol
Portable fire extinguis
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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Fire Extinguishers are typically mounted on a wall bracket or in a cabinet. A differentiation in symbol is needed to determine which is intended on a design drawing. These symbols provide an easy way to depict a fire extinguishers located within a cabinet or on a wall bracket.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:33:46 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.8 ]
7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment.
Symbols for fire-fighting equipment shall be as given in Table 7.8.Table 7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment
Symbol Description Comments
Fire-fighting equipment Basic shape
CO2 reel station
Dry chemical reel station
Foam reel station
Hose station, dry standpipe
Hose station, wet standpipe
Monitor nozzle, dry Specify orifice size
Monitor nozzle, charged Specify orifice size
Fire Hose Valve Connection Specify thread size
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
The symbols for fire fighting equipment did not include a fire hose valve connection symbol. The ones provided indicate a hose is provided. In many cases a standpipe is only provided with a connection and is not provided with a hose. We need a way to differentiate between these 2 equipment types.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 11:47:19 EST 2013
Copyright Assignment
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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]
7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.
Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Agent storage container Specify type of agent and mounting
Agent storage container — foam
Agent storage container — Halon
Agent storage container — carbon dioxide
Agent storage container — clean agent
Agent storage container — dry chemical
Agent storage container — water mist
Agent storage container — wet chemical
Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)
Fusible link Specify degrees
Fusible link with electrothermal feature Specify degrees
Solenoid valve
End of line device —resistor
End of line device —relay
End of line device —capacitor
End of line device —diode
Transfer switch —automatic with handle
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Symbol Description Comments
Transfer switch —manual with handle
(X'-X") Pipe Height IndicationExpress in Feet and Inches Above Finished Floor
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Pipe height needs to be indicated on all sprinkler drawings. This standard way provides a concise means to indicate where pipe changes height and how much the height changes.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:19:26 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 7-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]
7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.
Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Agent storage container Specify type of agent and mounting
Agent storage container — foam
Agent storage container — Halon
Agent storage container — carbon dioxide
Agent storage container — clean agent
Agent storage container — dry chemical
Agent storage container — water mist
Agent storage container — wet chemical
Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)
Fusible link Specify degrees
Fusible link with electrothermal feature Specify degrees
Solenoid valve
End of line device —resistor
End of line device —relay
End of line device —capacitor
End of line device —diode
Transfer switch —automatic with handle
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Symbol Description Comments
Transfer switch —manual with handle
Hydraulic Reference Node Specify node number
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
A standard symbol needs to be provided to indicate a hydraulic reference point that correlates with the hydraulic calculations provided.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:32:13 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 8-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]
7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.
Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Agent storage container
Specify type of agent and mounting
Agent storage container — foam
Agent storage container — Halon
Agent storage container —carbon dioxide
Agent storage container — clean agent
Agent storage container — dry chemical
Agent storage container — water mist
Agent storage container — wet chemical
Special spray nozzle
Specify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)
Fusible link Specify degrees
Fusible link with electrothermal feature
Specify degrees
Solenoid valve
End of line device — resistor
End of line device — relay
End of line device — capacitor
End of line device — diode
Transfer switch —automatic with handle
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Symbol Description Comments
Transfer switch —manual with handle
Sprinkler Zone Boundary
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Sprinkler Zone boundary shown on drawings would be standardized. Boundaries for zones are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings and thus should have a standard symbol.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:04:16 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]
7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.
Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols
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Symbol Description Comments
Agent storage container
Specify type of agent and mounting
Agent storage container — foam
Agent storage container — Halon
Agent storage container — carbon dioxide
Agent storage container — clean agent
Agent storage container — dry chemical
Agent storage container — water mist
Agent storage container — wet chemical
Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)
Fusible link Specify degrees
Fusible link with electrothermal feature
Specify degrees
Solenoid valve
End of line device —resistor
End of line device —relay
End of line device —capacitor
End of line device —diode
Transfer switch —automatic with handle
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Symbol Description Comments
Transfer switch —manual with handle
Hydraulically Remote Area Boundary
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Hydraulically Remote Area Boundary shown on drawings should be standardized. Boundaries for hydraulically remote areas are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings, thus should have a standard symbol.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:11:21 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 8.2 ]
8.2 Symbols for Control Panels.
Symbols for control panels shall be as given in Table 8.2.Table 8.2 Symbols for Control Units (Panels)
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Symbol Description
Basic shape
Fire alarm control panel
Fire alarm control unit
Fire alarm transponder
n = transponder number
Fire alarm annunciator
LCD annunciator
Notification circuit power booster panel
n = unit number
Fire alarm terminal cabinet
Battery cabinet
Voice evacuation control unit
Remote voice evacuation microphone
Graphic annunciator panel
Uninterruptible power supply
Power panel
CRT
Printer
Emergency communications control unit
Fire suppression control panel
xx denotes suppression type
Fire suppression control unit
xx denotes suppression type
Amplifier rack
Area of refuge emergency communication system —master unit
Area of refuge emergency communication system —remote unit
Autonomous control unit
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Symbol Description
Remotely located evacuation amplifier cabiner
Elevator status/recall
Digital alarm communicator receiver
Digital alarm communicator transmitter
Fire alarm communicator
Control panel for heating, ventilation, exhaust, stairwell pressurization
Purge panel
Pre-action system
Relay panel
Sprinkler alarm panel
Wireless control unit
Master fire alarm control unit
Protected premises control unit (local)
Dedicated function fire alarm control unit
Releasing service fire alarm control unit
Fire Pump Disconnecting Means
Fire Suppression/Releasing Service Control Unit Types:
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
Halon
Foam
Wet chemical
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Symbol Description
Clean agent
Water mist
Deluge fire sprinkler
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Added symbol for fire pump disconnecting means. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:43:47 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature
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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 8.3 ]
8.3* Symbols for Fire Alarms, Detection, and Related Equipment —Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches. Symbols for signal initiating devices and activation switches shall be as given in Table 8.3.Table 8.3 Symbols for Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches
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Symbol Description
Manual station — basic shape
Manual station — pull station/fire alarm box
Fire alarm master box
Drill key
Abort switch — basic shape
Abort switch
Manual releasing station
Automatic detection and supervisory devices — basic shape
Heat detector/sensor (thermal detection) orientation not to be changed
Heat detector/sensor — XX = type
Heat detector — line type
Smoke detector/sensor — basic shape orientation not to be changed
Smoke detector/sensor — XX = type
Smoke/heat detector/sensor combination
Smoke detector/sensor — beam transmitter
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Symbol Description
Smoke detector/sensor— beam receiver
Smoke detector/sensor for duct
R = Return Air Duct
S = Supply Air Duct
Gas detector/sensor
XX = gas type
Flame detector
XX = detection type
Water detector
Manual Station Types:
Manual station — carbon dioxide
Manual station — dry chemical
Manual station — Halon
Manual station — foam
Manual station — wet chemical
Manual station — clean agent
Manual station — water mist
Manual station — deluge fire sprinkler
Manual station — preaction
Abort Switch Types:
Abort switch — carbon dioxide
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Symbol Description
Abort switch — dry chemical
Abort switch — Halon
Abort switch — foam
Abort switch — wet chemical
Abort switch — clean agent
Abort switch — water mist
Abort switch — deluge fire sprinkler
Abort switch — preaction
Heat Detector/Sensor Types:
Combination rate of rise/fixed temperature
Rate compensation
Fixed temperature
Rate of rise only
Smoke Detector/Sensor Types:
Air sampling
Photoelectric
Ionization
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Symbol Description
Relay base
Single station
Sounder base
In duct
Gas Detector/Sensor Subscript Examples:
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen chloride
Methane
Flame Detector/Sensor Types:
Ultraviolet
Infrared
Combination ultraviolet/infrared
Visible radiation
Flow detector/switch
Pressure detector/switch
Valve supervisory switch
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Symbol Description
Valve with valve supervisory switch
Level detector/switch
Temperature supervisory switch
High temperature switch
Low temperature switch
Addressable input module
Addressable output module
Isolation Module
Addressable input/output module; # denotes number of inputs and outputs
Non-addressable output relay
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
1. Combined combination heat detector/smoke detector into 1 symbol. When the 2 symbols are next to each other, they are easily mistaken for 2 separate devices placed next to each other. By combining this into 1 symbol, it allows for easier delineation between the two meanings.2. Added return air and supply air subscripts to the duct detector symbol. This type of differentiation is already being used, but standard symbols do not yet exist. 3. Added symbol for fire alarm isolation module. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL
Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES
Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:55:19 EDT 2012
Copyright Assignment
I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.
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Public Input No. 16-NFPA 170-2012 [ New Section after 11.5 ]
Section 12 - Fire Apparatus Safety Symbols
Please see pdf attachment.
Additional Proposed Changes
File Name Description Approved
FAMA_Automotive_Fire_Apparatus_Safety_Signs_120906.pdf Proposed Section 12
Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input
Background – Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department took delivery of a new 100’ aerial platform in the fall of 2011. The first thing to impress me about this new fire truck was the abundance of safety symbols for everything imaginable. I counted 24 different symbols. In January I walked the vendor exhibit floor at Fire Rescue East, Daytona Beach, Florida and noted that several apparatus manufacturers were also using safety symbols, however they were all different. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus requires signage, but not symbols as follows: Section 4.9.4 requires that these signs be in compliance with ANZI Z535.4.Section 14.1.3.8 requires a seat belt sign.Section 15.7.5 requires a sign prohibiting riding on the rear step.Section 19.18.3 requires a sign on aerials about the electrocution hazard.Section 19.23.1.2 requires additional signage on aerials.
On February 2, 2012 I requested that the NFPA 170 Technical Committee form a Fire Apparatus Safety Symbol Task Group. That Group was approved by Sandra Stanek, NFPA on February 21, 2012.
A survey was mailed to fifty major fire apparatus manufacturers from a FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufactuers Assocition) list on March 8, 2012.
Many FAMA compnaies responded to the survey.
On or about April 25, 2012 Roger Lakore, a FAMA member, requested that FAMA take the lead on developing a proposal. The NFPA Task Group held further action and transmitted all information received to the FAMA Task Group.
The FAMA Task Group met at least twice and through additional communication developed a "white paper" recommending standard fire apparatus safety symbols.
This proposal seeks to incorporate the work done by the NFPA Task Group and the FAMA Task Group into a new Chapter 12 in NFPA 170.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: Thomas Wood
Organization: Boca Raton Fire Rescue Service
Submittal Date: Wed Nov 21 10:37:43 EST 2012
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WHITE PAPER
Issued DRAFT 120906
Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus
RATIONALE
This document gives the fire apparatus manufacturers an option to provide product safety signs for hazards in a common format.
FOREWORD
This document presents safety signs for use on fire and rescue apparatus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................................. 1 3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 2 4 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 5 NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................ 2 6 SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK ........................................................................................................ 4 7 NOTES ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
1 SCOPE
This document presents a catalog of safety sign text and artwork that can be used by any apparatus manufacturer to warn of common hazards.
2 REFERENCES
2.1 Applicable Publications
The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
2.1.1 ISO Publications
Available from ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002, Tel: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org.
ISO 9244 Earth-moving machinery – Machine safety labels – General Principles
ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
2.1.2 Other Publications
ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and labels
ANSI A535.6 American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 2 - 3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Product Safety Sign
Sign, label, or decal affixed to a product that provides safety information concerning the hazard, the degree or level of hazard seriousness, the probable consequence of involvement with the hazard, and how the hazard can be avoided.
4 GENERAL
4.1 New product safety sign ideas should be forwarded to FAMA. The FAMA Product Safety Sign group will consider new ideas at each FAMA technical committee meeting and add new text and artwork as appropriate.
4.2 The product safety signs shown in this document are designed for sufficiency of text and graphic size with respect to each hazard.
4.3 Limitations inherent in some reproduction and display technologies may require increased line thickness or other minor modifications of symbols. Such modifications are acceptable provided the symbol is unchanged in its basic graphical elements and remains easily discernible by the operator.
4.4 To improve the appearance and perceptibility of a safety sign, or to coordinate with the design of the equipment to which the sign is applied, it may be necessary to change the line thickness or round the corners of a symbol. The graphic designer is free to make such changes, provided that the essential perceptual characteristics of the symbol are maintained.
4.5 Some of the product safety signs included in this document are provided with “textless” two-panel versions developed using the guidelines found in ISO ISO 7010. These versions may be used in place of the ANSI Z535.4 signs at the option of the manufacturer.
4.6 Symbols on controls and displays shall have good contrast to their background. Pictorials may use either a light symbol on a dark background or a dark symbol on a light background at the manufacturer’s discretion. When a pictorial image is reversed (for example, from black-on-white to white-on-black and vice versa), it shall be done for the entire pictorial.
4.7 Product safety signs should be located as close as practical to the recommended locations.
4.8 Reference numbers are provided as a convenience to the organization of this document and need not appear on the final product.
4.9 Product safety sign graphic thumbnails are provided in this document. Full scale artwork can be downloaded from the FAMA website at www.FAMA.org.
4.10 All standard ISO version signs are 6.65 in. tall by 3.35 in. wide.
4.11 Font sizes are based on using Microsoft Sans Serif.
5 NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE
5.1 NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1906 include certain detailed specifications for safety sign text that address specific hazards. These standards also state that “Safety-related (caution, warning, danger) signs shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels”. The detailed text spelled out in the NFPA standards, however, does not necessarily conform to the ANSI Z535.4 format. This presents the apparatus manufacturer with a conflict of either providing the text verbatim from the NFPA standard, or modifying the text to comply with the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines. The safety signs provided in this document address this conflict by presenting safety signs that meet the letter of the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines while remaining as true as possible to the intent of detailed text found in the NFPA apparatus standards. It is the intent of the authors of this paper to suggest changes to the NFPA documents that will resolve these conflicts for future revisions.
FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 3 - 5.2 The following is a list of the safety signs in this document that address hazards specifically considered in NFPA
1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 2009 edition and NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus 2012 edition:
Seat Belts FAMA07Riding on the Tailboard FAMA24
Aerial Electrocution from Power Lines FAMA35FAMA36
Aerial Specific Hazards
FAMA30FAMA31FAMA32FAMA37FAMA39
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6 SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK
Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA01 Battery Explosion Visible to personnel
near batteries. 3.0 x 4.0 12
FAMA02 Rotating Shafts
One sign each side of vehicle on the
frame rail, and any other place where
rotating shaft hazard is apparent.
3.0 x 4.0 14
FAMA03 Hot Surface Near hot surfaces 2.0 x 5.0 18
FAMA04 Hot Exhaust -
Horizontal Muffler
Visible to personnel approaching the hot
exhaust parts. 3.5 x 3.5 14
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA05 Spinning Fan Visible to personnel at each approach to
spinning fans. 3.0 x 4.0 14
FAMA06 Seats Without Belts
Not Occupied
Visible to each occupant where seating positions without seat belts
are present.
2.0 x 3.0 14
FAMA07 Seated and Belted Visible to any
occupant. 2.0 x 3.0 9
FAMA08 Swivel Seat Unsecured
Visible to occupant of swivel seat.
1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA09 Air Conditioning
Refrigerant
On or near air conditioning unit where mechanic
would be apt to find it.
2.0 x 5.0 10
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA10 Cab Equipment
Mounting Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA11 SCBA Seat Insert Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA12 Fire Service Tire
Rating Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA13 Electronic Stability
Control Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8
FAMA14 Cab Seating Visible to operator
inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 14
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA15 Helmet Worn in Cab Visible from each seating location
2.0 x 3.0 12
FAMA16 Automatic Folding
Steps Visible at step
locations. 2.0 x 3.0 12
FAMA17 Vehicle Backing Visible to the driver while sitting in the
driver seat. 2.0 x 3.0 9
FAMA18 Intake and
Discharge Cap Pressure
One sign on each side and back of
vehicle where caps are present.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA19 Foam Type Mixing Near Foam Controls 1.9 x 3.1 8
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA20 Ultra High Pressure
Water
Visible to a person in front of the turret.
Visible to turret operator. Visible to fire fighter preparing to use any hand line.
2.1 x 5.2 10
FAMA21 Rotating or Swinging
Parts One sign near each
crush point. 3.0 x 5.0 18
FAMA22 Hose Restraint
Required Near each hose
storage area 1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA23 Access Step Method
- Small
Visible to personnel preparing to climb
onto or enter vehicle.
3.5 x 3.5 10
FAMA24 Riding on exterior
On the vehicle at the rear step areas and
at any cross walkways"
3.5 x 3.5 16
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA25 Trained Personnel
Only - NFPA Required
Visible at pump operator's station
and Aerial operator's platform. For
apparatus without a pump or aerial
device, locate this sign in a prominent location visible to
operating personnel.
2.7 x 6.6 10
FAMA26 No-Step
On any horizontal surface that would be tempting to step
on but that is not provided with slip resistant surface
and grab handles.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA27 Breaker Box
Warning
Visible to personnel accessing electrical
panel. 1.9 x 3.1 8
FAMA28 Rope Tie-Down
9000 Near each rope
anchor 1.9 x 3.1 8
FAMA29 Hydraulic High Pressure Leaks
One label per vehicle in a
conspicuous area near the majority of
the hydraulic lines or components.
3.0 x 5.0 10
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA30 Stabilizer Crush
Visible to person standing near each
stabilizer
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator.
3.5 x 3.5 12
FAMA31 Stabilizer Pins &
Pads
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator. 3.0 x 5.0 14
FAMA32 Stabilzer Pads Visible to stabilizer
deployment operator.
3.0 x 5.0 14
FAMA33 Stabilizers Not
extended
Visible to stabilizer deployment
operator. 0.9 x 2.1 10
FAMA34 Fall Restraint
Required.
One sign near base of ladder.
One sign visible in
platform.
3.0 x 5.0 18
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA35 Aerial Electrocution
Small Size Visible to aerial and
pump operator. 3.0 x 5.0 10
FAMA36 Aerial Electrocution
Large Size
Visible to personnel on aerial apparatus approaching vehicle from either side and
back.
6.0 x 8.0 18
FAMA37 Aerial Device Load
Capacity
Visible to aerial operator at at
turntable, in the platform, and at tip
controls.
3.0 x 5.0 12
FAMA38 Aerial Ladder Rung
Pinch
One sign visible to personnel operating
tip controls.
One sign visible to Aerial Operator.
1.9 x 3.1 10
FAMA39 Aerial Inspection Visible to operator at
turntable. 2.0 x 3.0 10
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Ref Number
Hazard Location Size
(in.)
Font Size
ANSI Version ISO Version
FAMA40 Fall Protection
Anchor Next to fall
protection anchor. 1.0 x 2.0 10
FAMA41 Cab Tilt Inside of driver cab
door 2.0 x 3.0 10
FAMA42 Siren Noise Inside of driver cab
door 3.8 x 5.5 9