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AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting August 24, 2015 InterContinental Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair Amy Murdock at 8:00 a.m. on August 24, 2015 at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, WI. 2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see page 02. 3. Approval of June 27, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. See page 06. 4. The process staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 12. 5. Correlating committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions. See page 29. 6. Core chapters, first revisions of interest staff review. 7. Report of Mall Task Group. 8. Action on 2015 edition TIAs. See public inputs 101 PI-34 and 5000 PI-18. 9. Review of sections 38/39.2.1.2 through 38/39.2.1.4. 10. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page . 11. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page . 12. Other business. 13. Future meetings. 14. Adjournment. Enclosures Page 1 of 78

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AGENDA

NFPA Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies

NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting August 24, 2015

InterContinental Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair Amy Murdock at 8:00 a.m. on August 24,

2015 at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, WI.

2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see

page 02.

3. Approval of June 27, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. See page 06.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 12.

5. Correlating committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions. See page 29.

6. Core chapters, first revisions of interest – staff review.

7. Report of Mall Task Group.

8. Action on 2015 edition TIAs. See public inputs 101 PI-34 and 5000 PI-18. See page 36.

9. Review of sections 38/39.2.1.2 through 38/39.2.1.4.

10. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page 42.

11. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. For Public Input, see page 71.

12. Other business.

13. Future meetings.

14. Adjournment.

Enclosures

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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER

Safety to Life

Kristin Bigda07/13/2015

SAF-MER

Amy J. Murdock

ChairCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland Parkway, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63146-4235Alternate: Terry Schultz

SE 3/4/2009SAF-MER

Kristin Bigda

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

6/29/2007

SAF-MER

Mark J. Aaby

PrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Alternate: Tiffney A. Cates

SE 10/20/2010SAF-MER

Tracey D. Bellamy

PrincipalTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084The Home DepotAlternate: Leonard J. Ramo

U 10/4/2001

SAF-MER

William J. Burrus

PrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation700 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1212San Antonio, TX 78258

I 10/27/2009SAF-MER

Kenneth E. Bush

PrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office301 Bay Street, Lower LevelEaston, MD 21601-2721International Fire Marshals Association

E 1/1/1991

SAF-MER

Anthony W. Cole

PrincipalWal-Mart Stores, Inc.1615 Peninsula CourtRocklin, CA 95765Alternate: Daniel R. Nicholson

U 8/9/2011SAF-MER

Nicholas A. Dawe

PrincipalCobb County Fire Marshal’s Office1595 County Services ParkwayMarietta, GA 30008

E 10/20/2010

SAF-MER

Kevin L. Derr

PrincipalUS Architect of the Capitol3rd & D Streets, SWFord House Office Building, Room H2-543AWashington, DC 20515

E 3/1/2011SAF-MER

David A. Dodge

PrincipalSafety and Forensic ConsultingPO Box 600Standish, ME 04084

SE 4/17/2002

SAF-MER

Scott Donovan

PrincipalWinter Park Fire Department343 West Canton AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789-3129

E 08/11/2014SAF-MER

David W. Frable

PrincipalUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service665 Green Meadow LaneGeneva, IL 60134

U 10/27/2009

SAF-MER

Sam W. Francis

PrincipalAmerican Wood Council1 Dutton Farm LaneWest Grove, PA 19390

M 7/1/1996SAF-MER

Douglas R. Freels

PrincipalOak Ridge National Laboratory1 Bethel Valley Road, MS6424PO Box 2008Oak Ridge, TN 37831

U 1/1/1996

1

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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER

Safety to Life

Kristin Bigda07/13/2015

SAF-MER

Joseph R. Garzone

PrincipalSiemens Industries, Inc.Building Technologies Division, Fire Business Unit7890 Hoffman DriveWaterford, MI 48327National Electrical Manufacturers Association

M 3/1/2011SAF-MER

Daniel J. Gauvin

PrincipalTyco Fire Suppression & Building Products50 Technology DriveWestminster, MA 01441Alternate: Paul J. Vautour

M 10/01/1991

SAF-MER

Anthony C. Gumkowski

PrincipalTravelers Insurance CompanyOne Tower Square, 12CRHartford, CT 06183-4073Alternate: Brian L. Marburger

I 01/10/2008SAF-MER

Wayne D. Holmes

PrincipalHSB Professional Loss Control508 Parkview DriveBurlington, NC 27215

I 10/1/1996

SAF-MER

Jonathan Humble

PrincipalAmerican Iron and Steel Institute45 South Main Street, Suite 312West Hartford, CT 06107-2402Alternate: Farid Alfawakhiri

M 7/1/1996SAF-MER

Scott Jacobs

PrincipalISC Electronic Systems, Inc.Electronic Buildings Group, LLC18115 LaSalle AvenueGardena, CA 90248

IM 8/2/2010

SAF-MER

Raymond W. Lonabaugh

PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.PO Box 126Ridley Park, PA 19078National Fire Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: Ronald W. Brown

M 10/23/2003SAF-MER

Jeff Martin

PrincipalElite Fire Protection33605 Maclure Road, Unit #1Abbotsford, BC V2S 7W2 CanadaNational Association of Fire Equipment Distributors

IM 7/14/2004

SAF-MER

Thomas W. McKeon

PrincipalEverest National Insurance6600 Boulevard EastSuite 10EWest New York, NY 07093

I 04/08/2015SAF-MER

Sarah A. Rice

PrincipalThe Preview Group, Inc.632 Race Street, #4Cincinnati, OH 45202

SE 10/20/2010

SAF-MER

Warren G. Stocker

PrincipalSafeway Inc.11555 Dublin Canyon RoadPleasanton, CA 94588

U 03/05/2012SAF-MER

David C. Tabar

PrincipalThe Sherwin-Williams Company333 Republic Building101 Prospect AvenueCleveland, OH 44115Alternate: Patrick A. McLaughlin

U 1/18/2001

2

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Address List No PhoneMercantile and Business Occupancies SAF-MER

Safety to Life

Kristin Bigda07/13/2015

SAF-MER

J. L. (Jim) Tidwell

PrincipalTidwell Code Consulting11712 Wind Creek CourtAledo, TX 76008Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationAlternate: Jim Widmer

M 8/5/2009SAF-MER

Ernest D. Yonkers

PrincipalHarrison French and Associates809 SW A Street, Suite 201Bentonville, AR 72712

SE 8/9/2011

SAF-MER

Farid Alfawakhiri

AlternateAmerican Iron and Steel Institute380 Cottonwood LaneNaperville, IL 60540Principal: Jonathan Humble

M 7/23/2008SAF-MER

Ronald W. Brown

AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.1615 Cypress Spring DriveFort Wayne, IN 46814National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Raymond W. Lonabaugh

M 03/05/2012

SAF-MER

Tiffney A. Cates

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.6105 Fairdel AvenueBaltimore, MD 21206-2426Principal: Mark J. Aaby

SE 08/09/2012SAF-MER

Brian L. Marburger

AlternateTravelers Insurance CompanyOne Tower Square 7GS-BHartford, CT 06183Principal: Anthony C. Gumkowski

I 4/1/1996

SAF-MER

Patrick A. McLaughlin

AlternateMcLaughlin & Associates2070 South Fox Glen WayEagle, ID 83616Principal: David C. Tabar

U 10/4/2001SAF-MER

Daniel R. Nicholson

AlternateWalmart Stores, Inc.1105 SE 5th StreetBentonville, AR 72716-0610Principal: Anthony W. Cole

U 03/03/2014

SAF-MER

Leonard J. Ramo

AlternateTelgian Corporation900 Circle 75 Parkway SE, Suite 680Atlanta, GA 30339-3084Principal: Tracey D. Bellamy

U 10/18/2011SAF-MER

Terry Schultz

AlternateCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland Parkway, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63146-4235Principal: Amy J. Murdock

SE 7/12/2001

SAF-MER

Paul J. Vautour

AlternateTyco/SimplexGrinnell50 Technology DriveWestminster, MA 01441Principal: Daniel J. Gauvin

M 03/05/2012SAF-MER

Jim Widmer

AlternatePotter Roemer FIRE PROPO Box 3237Montgomery, AL 36109-1405Fire Equipment Manufacturers' AssociationPrincipal: J. L. (Jim) Tidwell

M 1/14/2005

SAF-MER

Kristin Bigda

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

6/29/2007

3

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Safety to Life

Kristin Bigda07/13/2015

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NFPA Technical Committee on Mercantile and Business Occupancies NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 SECOND DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, June 27, 2013 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego Downtown

San Diego, California

1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair, Ken Bush, at 8:00 a.m. on June 26, 2013 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, San Diego, California.

2. Self-introduction of Committee Members and Guests.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY Kenneth E. Bush, Chair Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office

Rep. International Fire Marshals Association

Kristin Bigda, Nonvoting Secretary National Fire Protection Association Tracey D. Bellamy, Principal Telgian Corporation

Rep. The Home Depot Ronald W. Brown Alt. to R. Lonabaugh

National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

William J. Burrus, Principal Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation

Anthony W. Cole, Principal Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Nicholas A. Dawe, Principal Cobb County Fire Marshal’s Office Kevin L. Derr, Principal US Architect of the Capitol David A. Dodge, Principal Safety and Forensic Consulting

Rep. American Society of Safety Engineers Douglas R. Freels, Principal Oak Ridge National Laboratory Joseph R. Garzone, Principal Siemens Industries, Inc.

Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Scott Jacobs, Principal ISC Electronic Systems, Inc. Raymond W. Lonabaugh, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Jeff Martin, Principal Elite Fire Protection

Rep. National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors

Patrick A. McLaughlin Alt. to D. Tabar

McLaughlin & Associates

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Amy J. Murdock, Principal Code Consultants, Inc. Leonard J. Ramo Alt. to T. Bellamy

Telgian Corporation

Sarah A. Rice, Principal The Preview Group, Inc. Warren G. Stocker, Principal Safeway Inc.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT

NAME COMPANY

Mark J. Aaby, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc. David W. Frable, Principal US General Services Administration Sam W. Francis, Principal American Wood Council

Rep. American Forest & Paper Association Daniel J. Gauvin, Principal Tyco/SimplexGrinnell Anthony C. Gumkowski, Principal Travelers Insurance Company Wayne D. Holmes, Principal HSB Professional Loss Control Jonathan Humble, Principal American Iron and Steel Institute David C. Tabar, Principal The Sherwin-Williams Company J. L. (Jim) Tidwell, Principal Tidwell Code Consulting

Rep. Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association

Ernest D. Yonkers, Principal Harrison French and Associates

3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the August 14-15, 2012 meeting were approved with no modifications.

4. The New Process. Staff Liaison Kristin Bigda used the PowerPoint presentation included

in the agenda to discuss the Second Draft phase of the new codes and standards development process.

5. Definitions Task Group. William Burrus volunteered to represent BLD/SAF-MER on

the definitions task group.

6. Hazardous Materials Task Group. The following committee members have volunteered to participate in the hazardous materials task group as described in the agenda: Sarah Rice, Patrick McLaughlin, Doug Freels, and Tracy Bellamy. Further direction from the Correlating Committee will be forthcoming. Any additional interested committee members should contact Kristin Bigda directly.

7. Report of Mall Task Group. Sarah Rice presented the mall task group report. No

changes to the codes were proposed at this time. It was decided that the mall task group would be reinstated for next code revision cycle. The task group, consisting of Sarah Rice (chair), Nick Dawe, Leonard Ramo, David Dodge, Jonathan Humble, Amy Murdock, and Adriana Alvarado (guest) will work to schedule at least one in-person meeting prior to the public input closing date next cycle. A fall planning meeting will also take place. Kristin Bigda will provide NFPA staff support to the task group. (See attachment A)

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8. Update on Business Use Occupant Load Study. The committee reviewed the reports distributed by the Fire Protection Research Foundation.

9. NFPA 101 Second Draft (formerly ROC) Preparation. All public comments,

correlating notes, and committee inputs were addressed. Additional Second Revisions were developed as needed. See Second Draft ballot package and draft.

10. NFPA 5000 Second Draft (formerly ROC) Preparation. All public comments, correlating notes, and committee inputs were addressed. Additional Second Revisions were developed as needed. See Second Draft ballot package and draft.

11. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th by Chair, Ken Bush.

Meeting Minutes Prepared By:

Kristin Bigda, NFPA Staff

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ATTACHMENT A

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June�25,�2013����To:� �Ken�Bush,�Chair�SAF-MER��

NFPA�TC�on�Mercantile�and�Business�Occupancies�(SAF-MER)��From:�Sarah�Rice,�Chair��Re:� Task�Group�on�Proposed�Revisions�to�36.4.4�Mall�Buildings��cc:� Kristin�Bigda,�NFPA�Staff���Members�of�the�Task�Group�were:��Sarah�Rice,�Chair�Nicholas�Dawe�Leonard�Ramo�David�Dodge�Jonathan�Humble�Adriana�Alvarado�Ken�Bush��A�kick-off�conference�call�was�held�on�Thursday,�March�28,�in�which�the�Task�Group�discussed�its�charge,�i.e.,�how�to�revise�Section�36.4.4�so�to�incorporate�“uncovered”�structures,�commonly�referred�to�as�“open-air”�malls�as�it�was�determined�that�the�language�currently�in�the�LSC�does�not�avail�itself�to�these�structures�as�by�definition�a�“Mall�Building”�and�a�“Mall”�are�defined�as:��

3.3.36.9*�Mall�Building.�A�single�building�enclosing�a�number�of�tenants�and�occupancies�wherein�two�or�more�tenants�have�a�main�entrance�into�one�or�more�malls.�For�the�purpose�of�this�Code,�anchor�buildings�shall�not�be�considered�as�a�part�of�the�mall�building.�3.3.167�Mall.�A�roofed�or�covered�common�pedestrian�area�within�a�mall�building�that�serves�as�access�for�two�or�more�tenants�and�does�not�exceed�three�levels�that�are�open�to�each�other.��Note�–�underlining�and�highlighting�are�only�done�for�emphasis.�

�TG�members�were�asked�to�review�the�content�of�Section�36.4.4�and�developed�proposed�revisions�for�the�next�conference�call.��In�the�2nd�conference�call,�held�May�14,�2013,�the�TG�reviewed�the�revisions�that�were�submitted.��Revisions�were�submitted�by�Ken�Bush,�David�Dodge,�Nick�Dawe�and�Sarah�Rice.��As�the�TG�reviewed�the�proposed�revisions,�it�became�apparent�that�to�truly�revise�Section�36.4.4�to�regulate�both�“closed”�and�“open-air”�mall�structures,�not�only�would�Chapter�36�need�to�undergo�extensive�revisions,�but�revisions�would�be�required�in�other�Chapters.�At�a�minimum�revisions�would�be�needed�in�Chapters�7�(Means�of�Egress)�and�8�(Features�of�Fire�Protection).���Because�of�this�realization,�the�TG�is�unable�to�bring�to�the�TC�any�substantive�revisions�that�will�address�the�issue.�� �

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Issues�that�would�need�to�be�resolved�are�relatively�complicated,�they�include,�but�are�not�limited�to:��

� How�is�exit�access�travel�distance�measured?�� Where�are�the�exits?�Are�there�really�exits?�� Where�does�the�public�way�start?�� How�is�the�open-air�space�between�structures�regulated?�As�a�“pedestrian�way”�on�private�property,�or�

as�a�“public�way?”�� If�as�a�public�way,�then�to�fire�lane�requirements�apply?�� How�much�openness�is�required�between�adjacent�structures?��For�single�story�structures?��For�multi-

story�structures?�� Does�the�3-story�limit�on�mall�buildings�still�apply?�� Is�each�stand-alone�structure�a�building?��Or�is�the�entire�complex�a�“building?”�� Where�would�fire�protection�systems�extend?��How�would�overhangs�be�addressed?�� How�would�balconies�on�upper�levels�be�addressed?��Both�for�construction�and�egress.�

�Conclusions��The�only�revisions�that�the�TG�could�essentially�agree�on�at�this�time�were�to�several�definitions.��But�upon�consideration�the�TG�decided�to�not�move�those�revisions�forward�at�this�time.��For�without�a�comprehensive�package�of�changes�to�all�of�the�affected�Chapters,�making�these�revisions�may�create�more�issues�than�they�would�solve.���Recommendation��It�is�recommended�that�a�Task�Group�be�convened�that�will�work�to�create�a�comprehensive�package�of�revisions�to�the�2015�edition�of�NFPA�101�for�submittal�in�the�2018�development�cycle.��This�TG�would�develop�revisions�for�not�only�Chapter�36�but�also�to�any�other�chapter�that�may�have�provisions�related�to�mall�buildings.���/sar�

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NFPA 101 / 5000 First Draft MeetingsMilwaukee, Wisconsin

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NFPA 101 / 5000 First Draft Meetings

InterContinental HotelMilwaukee, Wisconsin

July 27-31 and August 24-28, 2015

NFPA First Draft Meeting

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If the fire alarm sounds, please egress the building

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NFPA First Draft Meeting

• Please verify/update your contact information on roster attached to sign-in list

• Members categorized in any interest category who have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to issues addressed by the TC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on those issues throughout the process

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Members

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• All guests are required to sign in and identify their affiliations

• Participation is limited to TC members or those individuals who have previously requested time to address the committee

• Participation by other guests is permitted at the Chair’s discretion

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Guests

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• Use of audio recorders or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this meeting is not permitted

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Members and Guests

Annual 2017 Revision Cycle – Key Dates

• Public Input Stage (First Draft): First Draft Meeting: July 27-31 and August 24-28, 2015 Posting of First Draft for Balloting Date: before October 26, 2015 Posting of First Draft for Public Comment: March 7, 2016

• Comment Stage (Second Draft): Public Comment Closing Date: May 16, 2016 Second Draft Meeting Period: TBD - June 1 to July 25, 2016 Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: September 5, 2016 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: January 16, 2017

• Tech Session Preparation: NITMAM Closing Date: February 20, 2017 NITMAM / CAM Posting Date: April 17, 2017 NFPA Annual Meeting: June 4-7, 2017 (Boston)

• Standards Council Issuance: Issuance of Documents with CAM: August 10, 2017

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• Either Principal or Alternate can vote; not both

• All Principals are encouraged to have an Alternate

• Voting (simple majority) during meeting is used to establish a sense of agreement on First Revisions

• Voting (simple majority) during meeting is also used to establish Public Input resolution responses and to create Committee Inputs

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Voting During the First Draft Meeting

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• Follow Robert’s Rules of Order

• Discussion requires a motion

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General Procedures

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• Not in order when another member has the floor

• Requires a second

• Not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate

• 2/3 affirmative vote immediately closes debate, returns to the original motion

• Less than 2/3 allows debate to continue

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Motion to End Debate, Previous Question, or to “Call the Question”

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• Member addresses the chair

• Receives recognition from the chair

• Member introduces the motion

• Another member seconds the motion

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Committee member actions:

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• Restates the motion

• Calls for discussion

• Ensures all issues have been heard

• Calls for a vote

• Announces the vote result

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Committee chair actions:

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• Resolve Public Input (PI)

• Create a First Revision (FR)

• Create a Committee Input (CI) – a placeholder used to solicit Public Comments and permit further work at Second Draft stage

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Committee Actions and Motions:

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) to respond to (i.e., resolve) a Public Input

• Committee indicates in CS its reasons for not accepting the recommendation and/or points to a relevant First Revision

• PI does not get balloted

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Resolve a Public Input (PI)

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• FR is created to change current text or add new text

• Committee Statement (CS) is developed to substantiate the change

• Associated PIs get a committee response, often simply referring to the relevant FR

• Each FR gets balloted

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Create a First Revision (FR)

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• Committee is not ready to incorporate a change into the First Draft but wants to receive Public Comment on a topic that can be revisited at Second Draft stage

• Committee Statement (CS) is developed to explain committee’s intent

• CI is not balloted

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Create a Committee Input (CI)

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• All Public Input must receive a Committee Statement

• Provide a valid technical reason

• Do not use vague references to “intent”

• Explain how the submitter’s substantiation is inadequate

• Reference a First Revision if it addresses the intent of the submitter’s Public Input

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Committee Statements (Substantiation):

NFPA First Draft Meeting

• In-meeting votes establish a sense of agreement on the development of First Revisions (FR)

• FRs are secured by electronic balloting (≥2/3 of completed ballots affirmative, and affirmative by ≥1/2 voting members)

• Only the results of the electronic ballot determine the official position of the committee on the First Draft

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Formal Voting on First Revisions

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• Only First Revisions (FR) are balloted

Public Inputs and Committee Statements not balloted

Reference materials are available

• First Draft, PI, CI, and CS

• Voting options:

Affirmative on all FRs

Affirmative on all FRs with exceptions specifically noted

• Ballot provides option to vote affirmative with comment

• Vote to reject or abstain requires a reason

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MINUTES Joint Teleconference / Adobe Connect Meeting of

NFPA Correlating Committee on Building Code (BLD-AAC)

NFPA Correlating Committee on Safety to Life (SAF-AAC)

March 10, 2015

1. Call to Order. Teleconference / Adobe Connect meeting called to order by SAF-

AAC Chair Bill Koffel at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on March 10, 2015. BLD-AAC Chair

Jim Quiter was unable to attend.

2. Attendance Roll Call. Staff called the roll of BLD-AAC and SAF-AAC and recorded

the members who responded as being present.

The following members were in attendance:

NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC

William Koffel Koffel Associates, Inc. Non-Voting

Member

Chair

Jerry Wooldridge Reedy Creek Improvement District Secretary

Chad Beebe ASHE – AHA

Rep.: TC on Board and Care

Facilities

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Wayne Carson Carson Associates, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Fundamentals

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Shane Clary Bay Alarm Company

Rep.: Signaling Systems Correlating

Committee

Principal: Wayne Moore

Alternate to

Non-Voting

Member

David Collins The Preview Group, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Means of Egress

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

John Devlin Aon Fire Protection Engineering

Corp.

Rep.: TC on Fire Protection Features

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Salvatore DiCristina Rutgers, The State University of

New Jersey

Rep.: Bulding Code Development

Committee

Principal

Victor Dubrowski Code Consultants, Inc.

Re.: TC on Educational and Day-

Care Occupancies

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

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NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC

David Frable US General Services Administration Principal

Randy Gaw Rep.: TC on Detention &

Correctional Occupancies

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

John Harrington FM Global Principal

Howard Hopper UL LLC Principal Principal

Stephen Hrustich Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency

Services

Rep.: International Association of

Fire Chiefs

Principal

Jonathan Humble American Iron and Steel Institute Principal

Gerald Jones Rep: Building Seismic Safety

Council/Code Resource Support

Committee

Principal

J. Edmund Kalie Jr. Prince George’s County Government Principal

Gary Keith FM Global

Principal: John Harrington

Alternate

David P. Klein US Department of Veteran Affairs

Rep.: TC on Health Care

Occupancies

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Amy Murdock Code Consultants, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Mercantile & Business

Occupancies

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Isaac Papier Honeywell, Inc.

Rep.: National Electrical

Manufacturers Association

Principal

Henry Paszczuk Connecticut Dept. of Public Safety

Rep.: TC on Interior Finish &

Contents

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Ronald Reynolds Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office

Rep.: International Fire Marshals

Association

Principal

Eric Rosenbaum Jensen Hughes

Rep.: American Health Care

Association

Principal

Faimeen Shah Vortex Fire Engineering

Consultancy

Principal

Jeffrey Tubbs Arup

Rep.: TC on Assembly Occupancies

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Robert Upson National Fire Sprinkler Association

Principal: Jeffrey Hugo

Alternate

Joseph Versteeg Versteeg Associates

Rep.: TC on Alternative Approaches

to Life Safety

Non-Voting

Member

Non-Voting

Member

Leon Vinci Health Promotion Consultants

Rep: American Public Health

Association

Principal: Jake Pauls

Alternate

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The following members were not in attendance:

NAME COMPANY BLD-AAC SAF-AAC

James Quiter Arup Chair Principal

Sam Francis American Wood Council Principal

Raymond Hansen US Department of the Air Force Principal

John Kampmeyer, Sr. Triad Fire Protection Engineering

Corp.

Principal

Russell Leavitt Telgian Corporation

Rep.: American Fire Sprinkler

Association

Principal

Michael Newman Johnson & Johnson

Rep.: NFPA Industrial Fire

Protection Section

Principal

Daniel O’Connor Aon Fire Protection Engineering

Rep.: American Hotel & Lodging

Association

Principal

Richard Jay Roberts Honeywell Life Safety

Rep.: National Electrical

Manufacturers Association

Principal

The following guests were in attendance:

NAME COMPANY

Kristin Bigda National Fire Protection Association

Ron Coté National Fire Protection Association

Allan Fraser National Fire Protection Association

Daniel Gorham National Fire Protection Association

Gregory Harrington National Fire Protection Association

Robert Solomon National Fire Protection Association

3. Minutes Approval. Minutes of the BLD-AAC November 8, 2013 and SAF-AAC

November 7, 2013 meetings were approved as distributed.

4. Liaison Reports.

Sprinkler Project. Bill Koffel presented the sprinkler project liaison report. There

were no significant changes being made to NFPA 13, 13D and 13R (vis a vis NFPA

101/5000) in the current revision cycle (Annual 2015). NITMAMS are awaited. The

NFPA 13 revisions include re-inserting the sprinkler exemption for apartment unit

bathrooms.

Fire Alarm Project. Shane Clary presented the fire alarm project liaison report.

There were no significant changes being made to NFPA 72 (vis a vis NFPA

101/5000) in the current revision cycle (Annual 2015). NITMAMS are awaited.

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5. Supplemental Operating Procedures. SAF-AAC Chair Bill Koffel advised that he

and BLD-AAC chair Jim Quiter will appoint a task group to review the supplemental

operating procedures; compare its features to the NFPA Regulations Governing the

Development of NFPA Standards (Regs); and determine what, if anything, needs to

be retained in some form. Correlating committee members were asked to review the

procedures; identify any items that need to be retained; and communicate such to

staff.

6. Hazardous Materials – NFPA 101. The NFPA 101 Hazardous Materials Task

Group report was noted as received. Task Group Chair Jeff Tubbs was asked to

submit the proposed changes as official Public Input, on behalf of the task group, by

the July 6 closing date. Staff advised that the SAF-FUN, SAF-MEA, and SAF-FIR

technical committees would each address the portion of the recommended changes

that apply to their assigned chapters. Proposed new Annex C (a repository for

information on the NFPA documents that address hazardous materials) would be

addressed by SAF-FUN. The Correlating Committee would perform any needed

correlation among the technical committee actions.

7. NFPA 101/5000 2018-Edition Work Areas. The activity / plans updates from the

technical committee chairs and the development of subject areas for focus during the

2018 edition revision cycle were handled together. The resulting issues, for

consideration by the technical committees, follow:

SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000

Glossary of Terms Direction needed on how to

proceed with definitions (on-

going)

All TCs based

on definition

assignments

All TCs based

on definition

assignments

Resilient design

concepts

Emerging topic but may pilot

a project for BLD/SAF-HEA

in 2015

HEA

Other TCs

might

consider

HEA

Other TCs

might

consider

Hazardous materials in

NFPA 101

How should code regulate

egress provisions related to

health hazards and not just

fire? (Jeff Tubbs Task

Group)

FUN, MEA,

FIR with AAC

review

Hazardous materials in

NFPA 5000

Review Chapter 34

provisions for things like

dead ends and common path

of travel

IND

Smoke compartment

size increase in health

care

Conditions needed to allow

larger compartment size in

hospitals/nursing homes

HEA HEA

CO detection in Only residential occupancy BCF BCF

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residential B&C without CO provisions;

Correlating Committee asked

earlier for a TIA

Security/safety/code

conflicts (re: schools,

in particular)

Should have content to

review from 12/2014 School

Security/Safety Workshop

FUN re: doc

Scope

expansion;

MEA, END;

Other TCs

might

consider re:

active shooter

FUN re: doc

Scope

expansion;

MEA, END;

Other TCs

might

consider re:

active shooter

Elevator use Incorporate the latest and

greatest information from

ASME

MEA, FUN BSY, MEA,

FUN

Home health care May consider joint NFPA

99/NFPA 101 project to

address durable medical

equipment (DME), safety

measures, and backup power

HEA, possible

co-ordination

w/ RES

Means of egress

remoteness

How is remoteness of exit

access potentially impacted

by vertical openings?

MEA, FIR MEA, FIR

Exterior wall

assemblies and NFPA

285

Review FPRF report (June

2014) and determine if

changes needed for NFPA

5000

BLC, SCM

“Life safety” sprinkler

systems

Introduce discussion on

scope, use and limitations of

NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R

for:

- Other than residential

occupancies

- 5- and 6-story buildings

integrating ‘pedestal

construction’ (13R)

BCF, RES BCF, RES,

BLC

NFPA 13R attic

protection

What is expected

performance level? Lives

saved but building lost

RES, BCF RES, BCF

Buildings under

construction

Evaluate application of

NFPA 241 to systems and

buildings

FUN FUN

Term “temporary” Expand definition to consider

use of temporary systems as

well as buildings/structures

FUN FUN

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SUBJECT NOTES NFPA 101 NFPA 5000

Location, design,

hardening of egress

stairs based on wind

hazard

Avoid stair designs that utilize

glass on exterior walls.

Alternatively, look at use of

ASTM E1886, Standard Test

Method for Performance of

Exterior Windows, Curtain

Walls, Doors, and Impact

Protective Systems Impacted

by Missile(s) and Exposed to

Cyclic Pressure Differentials,

and/or ASTM E1996,

Standard Specification for

Performance of Exterior

Windows, Curtain Walls,

Doors, and Impact Protective

Systems Impacted by

Windborne Debris in

Hurricanes. See NIST NCST

report on Joplin, MO tornado.

FIR, MEA FIR, MEA,

SCM

In-building storm

shelter spaces

Add scoping and reference to

ANSI/NSSA/ICC 500 for

certain occupancies.

Various – incl

FUN (Scope);

AXM, END,

MER

Various – incl

FUN (Scope);

AXM, END,

MER, BLC,

SCM

Stair descent devices Add scoping, how many and

where

MEA,

Various

occupancies

BSY, MEA,

Various

occupancies

UMC technical review Close review for “conflicts”

with 90A, 90B, and other

NFPA documents (e.g.,

flexible air duct/connector

length)

BSF BSY

Roof egress New section on egress

requirements for roofs with

mechanical equipment

MEA MEA

Private

homes/dwellings

rented as B&Bs

Trend of private homeowners

advertising their home for

short stay rentals

(airbnb.com) but not licensed

or regulated in any way.

Might be more of a Pub Ed

issue.

RES RES

Life Safety Evaluation

for assembly

Continue the upgrading effort AXM AXM

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occupancies

Falls over guards in

arenas and stadia

FPRF report AXM AXM

Opening protectives

(door, windows)

ratings

Chair convened a task group FIR FIR

Inspection, testing,

maintenance (ITM) of

fire escape stairs

Consider National Fire

Escape Assn materials

MEA MEA

Day-care age for self-

preservation

FPRF report END END

Ambulatory health care

occupant load factor

2 FPRF reports HEA HEA

Apartments for the

elderly

Is there a special risk or is

special protection needed?

Revisit 1981 edition of

NFPA 101

RES RES

Open malls Chair convened a task group MER MER

Evacuation chairs Scoping and use of RESNA

standard

BSY

Accessibility reference

updating

2010 ADA; expected update

of ANSI A117.1

BSY

Green roofing systems FM Global has installation

data sheet and approval

standard

SCM

Tall timber buildings FPRF report BLC

Height and area FPRF compilation, but no

objective criteria developed

BLC

8. Other Business. No other business was raised.

9. Next Meeting. The BLD-AAC and SAF-AAC correlating committees will meet to

address NFPA 5000/101 First Draft correlation issues in December 2015 or early

January 2016.

10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.

Minutes prepared by Ron Coté and Kelly Carey

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Public Input No. 34-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]

1. Delete the reference in 36.4.5.3(8) as follows:

NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andpyrotechnic Articles

2. Delete 36.4.6 as follows:

36.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies in which the retailsale of consumer fireworks,

1 . 4 G , is conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation,Storage, and Retail Sales of

Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles .

3 . Delete the reference in 37.4.5.3(8) as follows:

NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks andpyrotechnic Articles

4. Delete 37.4.6 as follows:

37.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies in which the retailsale of consumer fireworks,

1 . 4 G , is conducted, other than approved existing facilities, shall comply with NFPA1124, Codefor the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and PyrotechnicArticles .

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

101-15-2_Log_1144_SC_14-8-26_CONCURRENT_-_TIA_101-15-2.pdf

NFPA TIA 15-2 (Log #1144)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment 15-2 (Log 1144) issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014 and per the NFPA Regs., needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next edition of the Document.

Submitter’s Substantiation:Deletes reference to NFPA 1124, or a consumer fireworks provision, or both. Consistent with NFPA Standards Council Decision D#14-1, issued March 3, 2014, NFPA has temporarily withdrawn NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The effect of this decision is that no recognized criteria for the subjects previously governed by NFPA 1124 exist within the NFPA codes and standards system; thus, this TIA works to align NFPA 101with that circumstance. Emergency Nature: NFPA 1124 has been temporarily withdrawn as a result of Standards Council Decision D#14-1, which was issued March 3, 2014, subsequent to completion of the NFPA 101-2015 Second Draft, but prior to the issuance of NFPA 101-2015. Accordingly, this TIA is intended to be issued concurrently with NFPA 101-2015.

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Submitter Full Name: TC ON SAF-MER

Organization: NFPA 101 TC on Mercantile and Business Occupancies

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Fri Feb 27 15:05:40 EST 2015

Copyright Assignment

I, TC ON SAF-MER, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights incopyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). Iunderstand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which thisPublic Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that Ihave full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am TC ON SAF-MER, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignmentand the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronicsignature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

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(Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see www.nfpa.org/codelist) Copyright © 2014 All Rights Reserved

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

Tentative Interim Amendment

NFPA 101® Life Safety Code®

2015 Edition

Reference: Various TIA 15-2 (SC 14-8-26 / TIA Log #1144) Note: Text of the TIA issued and incorporated into the text of the document, therefore no separate publication is necessary. 1. Delete the reference in 36.4.5.3(8) as follows: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and pyrotechnic Articles 2. Delete 36.4.6 as follows: 36.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies in which the retail sale of consumer fireworks, 1.4G, is conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. 7 3. Delete the reference in 37.4.5.3(8) as follows: NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and pyrotechnic Articles 4. Delete 37.4.6 as follows: 37.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies in which the retail sale of consumer fireworks, 1.4G, is conducted, other than approved existing facilities, shall comply with NFPA1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014

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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]

1. Delete the reference in 27.4.5.3(8) as follows:

(8) NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworksand Pyrotechnic Articles

2. Delete 27.4.6 as follows:

27.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. M e rcantile occupancies where the retailsales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G a r e conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

5000-15-6_Log_1143_SC_14-8-39_CONCURRENT_-_TIA_5000-15-6.pdf

NFPA TIA 15-6 Log No. 1143

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

NOTE: This public input originates from Tentative Interim Amendment No. 15-6 (Log 1143) issued by the Standards Council on August 14, 2014 and per the NFPA Regs., needs to be reconsidered by the Technical Committee for the next edition of the Document.

Submitter’s Substantiation: Deletes reference to NFPA 1124, or a consumer fireworks provision, or both. Consistent with NFPA Standards Council Decision D#14-1, issued March 3, 2014, NFPA has temporarily withdrawn NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. The effect of this decision is that no recognized criteria for the subjects previously governed by NFPA 1124 exist within the NFPA codes and standards system; thus, this TIA works to align NFPA 5000 with that circumstance.

Emergency Nature: NFPA 1124 has been temporarily withdrawn as a result of Standards Council Decision D#14-1, which was issued March 3, 2014, subsequent to completion of the NFPA 5000-2015 Second Draft, but prior to the issuance of NFPA 5000-2015. Accordingly, this TIA is intended to be issued concurrently with NFPA 5000-2015.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: TC ON BLD-MER

Organization: NFPA TC on Mercantile and Business Occupancies

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Mon Mar 09 15:53:58 EDT 2015

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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

Tentative Interim Amendment

NFPA 5000® Building Construction and Safety Code ®

2015 Edition

Reference: 27.4.5.3(8) and 27.4.6 TIA 15-6 (SC 14-8-39 / TIA Log #1143) Note: Text of the TIA issued and incorporated into the text of the document, therefore no separate publication is necessary. A Tentative Interim Amendment is tentative because it has not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures. It is interim because it is effective only between editions of the standard. A TIA automatically becomes a public input of the proponent for the next edition of the standard; as such, it then is subject to all of the procedures of the standards-making process.

1. Delete the reference in 27.4.5.3(8) as follows: (8) NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles 2. Delete 27.4.6 as follows: 27.4.6 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G. Mercantile occupancies where the retail sales of Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G are conducted shall comply with NFPA 1124. Issue Date: August 14, 2014 Effective Date: September 3, 2014

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Public Input No. 266-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]

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Change “mall” to “mall concourse” throughout the document.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The term “mall” is often misused when applying the current Code provisions. The term “mall concourse” is a term more commonly used in the field and clarifies the application of the provisions for mall structures. Several proposed changes related to the provisions for mall structures have been submitted this cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:08:06 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 267-NFPA 101-2015 [ Global Input ]

Change “mall building” to “mall structure” throughout the document.

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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The provisions of 36/37.4.4 may apply to facilities with multiple buildings with an open mall concourse as a single structure. The term “mall structure” encompasses the multiple types of mall facilities that can apply the provisions of this section. Additional revisions are being proposed to Section 36/37.4.4 to support this concept. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:13:09 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 278-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.36.9 ]

3.3.36.9 Mall Building.

A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies wherein two or more tenantshave a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose of this Code, anchor buildingsshall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)

3.3.36.9* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose ofthis Code, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Change moves the newly renamed term “mall structure” to the appropriate location in Chapter 3. Change is consistent with the change from “mall building” to “mall structure.” Please also delete Annex language and relocate accordingly (see definition of “mall structure”.)

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:53:40 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 279-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.272.12 ]

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3.3.272.X* Mall Structure. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For the purpose ofthis Code, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mall building. (SAF-MER)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Change moves the newly renamed term “mall structure” to the appropriate location in Chapter 3. Change is consistent with the change from “mall building” to “mall structure.” Please also include Annex language from deleted 3.3.36.9.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:56:47 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 268-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 36.4.4.2 ]

36.4.4.2 Special Definitions.

The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazardcontents and having direct access to a mall building, but having all required means ofegress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2.)

(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparationtenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2.)

(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all otherfloor areas designated for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas.The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of joint partitions to theoutside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3.)

(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves asaccess for two or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to eachother. (See 3.3.169.)a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of the

perimeter walls or roof open to the outer air.

b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.

(5)

(6) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances fromthe exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

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* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For thepurpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)

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Public Input No. 73-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 36.7.7 ]

36.7.8 Retail Sale of Consumer Fireworks. The retail sale of consumer fireworks, including theirstorage and display, is prohibited.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

The Standards Council decision, regarding the blanket repeal of consumer fireworks provisions in NFPA Codes and Standards, deregulated the sale of consumer fireworks in such states and localities that have NFPA code and standards adopted. Nowhere in the NFPA Code and Standards does it prohibit the sale of consumer fireworks. With the Standards Council decision, consumer fireworks can still be sold and be in full compliance with NFPA Codes and Standards as they would be a mercantile occupancy under 101 and NFPA 1. The only thing that has occurred as a result of the Standards Council decision was the repeal of any consumer fireworks safety provisions creating a deregulated environment for this product.

This proposal would address the gap that has been created by the repeal of the consumer fireworks provision by clarifying that, since there are no technical provisions to regulate the sale of consumer fireworks in a safe manner, such sale should be prohibited until the gap of safety provisions has been filled by the promulgation of new consumer fireworks provisions. Without this provision in the code, this Standards Council's action in deregulating consumer fireworks permits these materials to be stored and sold in any arrangement or configuration and still be code compliant under the NFPA Codes and Standards. Without this prohibition in the code, the Standards Council action actually creates an environment that encourages a blatantly unsafe condition to be created in any occupancy without the AHJ being able to address the obvious hazard in any manner.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck

Organization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division

Street Address:

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Submittal Date: Fri Apr 10 14:14:43 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 273-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 37.4.4.2 ]

37.4.4.2 Special Definitions.

The following is a list of special terms used in this chapter:

(1) Anchor Building. A building housing any occupancy having low-or ordinary-hazardcontents and having direct access to a mall building, but having all required means ofegress independent of the mall. (See 3.3.36.2)

(2) Food Court. A public seating area located in a mall that serves adjacent food preparationtenant spaces. (See 3.3.50.2)

(3) Gross Leasable Area. Fifty percent of major tenant areas, and 100 percent of all otherfloor areas designated for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including storage areas.The area of tenant occupancy is measured from the centerlines of joint partitions to theoutside of the tenant walls. (See 3.3.21.3)

(4) Mall. A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves asaccess for two or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to eachother. (See 3.3.169.)

a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of theperimeter walls or roof open to the outer air.

b: Open mall Concourse. * A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.

(5)

(6) Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances fromthe exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.168.)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

* Mall Building. A single building enclosing a number of tenants and occupancieswherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or more malls. For thepurpose of this chapter, anchor buildings shall not be considered as a part of the mallbuilding. (See 3.3.36.9.)

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Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:36:58 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 74-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 37.7.7 ]

37.7.8 Retail Sale of Consumer Fireworks. The retail sale of consumer fireworks, including thestorage and display, shall be prohibited.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

The Standards Council decision, regarding the blanket repeal of consumer fireworks provisions in NFPA Codes and Standards, deregulated the sale of consumer fireworks in such states and localities that have NFPA code and standards adopted. Nowhere in the NFPA Code and Standards does it prohibit the sale of consumer fireworks. With the Standards Council decision, consumer fireworks can still be sold and be in full compliance with NFPA Codes and Standards as they would be a mercantile occupancy under 101 and NFPA 1. The only thing that has occurred as a result of the Standards Council decision was the repeal of any consumer fireworks safety provisions creating a deregulated environment for this product.

This proposal would address the gap that has been created by the repeal of the consumer fireworks provision by clarifying that, since there are no technical provisions to regulate the sale of consumer fireworks in a safe manner, such sale should be prohibited until the gap of safety provisions has been filled by the promulgation of new consumer fireworks provisions. Without this provision in the code, this Standards Council's action in deregulating consumer fireworks permits these materials to be stored and sold in any arrangement or configuration and still be code compliant under the NFPA Codes and Standards. Without this prohibition in the code, the Standards Council action actually creates an environment that encourages a blatantly unsafe condition to be created in any occupancy without the AHJ being able to address the obvious hazard in any manner.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Anthony Apfelbeck

Organization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety Division

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Fri Apr 10 14:23:14 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 408-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 38.2.2.2.1 ]

38.2.2.2.1

Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted. In Business Educational occupancies whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, classroom doors shall be allowed to be providedwith locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room provided the doorshall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or other approved means.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Reason Statement: The ability to protect students and teachers while in the classroom is a high priority in all educational institutions. Many schools and school districts have taken measures to address this pressing concern of safety of occupants in classrooms in the event of a threatening situation. Some of the proposed or implemented solutions specifically affecting classroom doors, while well intended, may compromise aspects of life safety while attempting to address security.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: KELLY NICOLELLO

Organization: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

Affilliation: National Association of State Fire Marshals

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Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 10:51:34 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 212-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.2.1 ]

add new paragraph 38.3.2.1.1 as follows:

38.3.2.1.1 Doors to hazardous areas shall be self-closing or automatic-closing

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Simply referring to Section 8.7 (or paragraph 8.7.1.2 specifically) in 38.3.2.1 will require a new sprinklered hazardous area to have smoke resistant construction, but there's nothing in this section requiring opening protection (i.e., a self closing door). Without such a requirement, there's no ability to contain smoke and heat to the hazardous area (other than hope the sprinklers will do so). This requirement could go in Section 8.7, but there is already precedence for this requirement being found in an occupancy chapter (see chapter 18 and 19 for health care occupancies). Note: this could also be inserted in chapter 39, but then it would be a retroactive requirement.

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Submitter Full Name: JOSHUA ELVOVE

Organization: [ Not Specified ]

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Submittal Date: Tue Jun 30 02:25:37 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 28-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.2.3 ]

Medical Gas.

Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gasesshall be in accordance with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

101_PC31.pdf NFPA 101 Public Comment No. 31.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

NOTE: The following Public Input appeared as “Reject but Hold” in Public Comment No. 28 of the A2014 Second Draft Report for NFPA 101 and per the Regs. at 4.4.8.3.1.

NFPA 99 covers the requirements for storage areas as well as the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases in health care facilities. The definition of health care facilities in NFPA 99 would also apply to outpatient clinics that are classified as a business occupancy.

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Submitter Full Name: TC ON SAF-MER

Organization: NFPA TC on Mercantile and Business Occupancies

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Submittal Date: Thu Feb 12 11:04:25 EST 2015

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Public Comment No. 31-NFPA 101-2013 [ New Section after 38.3.2.4 ]

Medical Gas.

Medical gas storage areas and the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gasesshall be in accordance with NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

NFPA 99 covers the requirements for storage areas as well as the operation, management, and maintenance of medical gases in health care facilities. The definition of health care facilities in NFPA 99 would also apply to outpatient clinics that are classified as a business occupancy.

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Submitter Full Name: Peter Larrimer

Organization: US Department of Veterans Affa

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Submittal Date: Tue Mar 26 08:32:42 EDT 2013

Committee Statement

Committee Action: Rejected but held

Resolution: The proposed language is new material and will be reviewed during the next cycle.

Copyright Assignment

I, Peter Larrimer, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights incopyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). Iunderstand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which thisPublic Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Commentand that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am Peter Larrimer, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment andthe terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronicsignature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 229-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 38.3.4.4 ]

38.3.4 .4 Mass Notification Risk Analysis. A Risk Analysis in accordancewith section 9.6 of this code shall be conducted for new college and universitybuildings to determine the need for Mass Notification.

38.3.4 .5 Emergency Response Plan. An emergency response plan shall bedeveloped or modified for each College and University based on requirements of 9.7.

38.3.4.5.2.1 Where there is an emergency response plan in place, Mass Notificationshall be implemented in accordance with the Risk Analysis to provide emergencycommunication required by the emergency response plan .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

This will point to Chapter 9 for instructions. Campus and Universities are often considered “Business Occupancies”, this is the reason for this section to point to Chapter 9.The purpose for this Public Input seeks to provide a requirement that every new College and University campus conduct a Risk Analysis and create an Emergency Response Plan for their facility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan as required in the above proposed sections.

This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every educational occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification System, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the education occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.

An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN

Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND

Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety

Street Address:

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Submittal Date: Wed Jul 01 15:05:32 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 409-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 39.2.2.2.1 ]

39.2.2.2.1

Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted. In Business Educational occupancies whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, classroom doors shall be allowed to be providedwith locking arrangements designed to keep intruders from entering the room when all of thefollowing conditions are met:1. The door shall be capable of being unlocked from outside the room with a key or otherapproved means.

2. Modifications shall not be made to existing listed panic hardware, fire door hardware or doorclosers.

3. Modifications to fire door assemblies shall be in accordance with NFPA 80.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Reason Statement: The ability to protect students and teachers while in the classroom is a high priority in all educational institutions. Many schools and school districts have taken measures to address this pressing concern of safety of occupants in classrooms in the event of a threatening situation. Some of the proposed or implemented solutions specifically affecting classroom doors, while well intended, may compromise aspects of life safety while attempting to address security.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: KELLY NICOLELLO

Organization: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

Affilliation: National Association of State Fire Marshals

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 10:55:05 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 228-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 39.3.4.1 ]

39.3.4.1.2 Upon replacement of the existing notification system in a College orUniversity Campus building, provisions for Mass Notification shall be considered asoutlined in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

This will provide direction that when an existing college/university campus building is replacing the fire alarm notification system, that they consider Mass Notification in their new design.

At the time of replacing/upgrading the existing system, there can be a cost effective result with many overall Life Safety benefits.

The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security, and our buildings. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation and guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan.

This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every existing Assembly occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the Assembly occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.

An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN

Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND

Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed Jul 01 15:03:16 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 389-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 39.4.2.1 ]

39.4.2.1 *

All high-rise business occupancy buildings shall be provided with a reasonable degree of safetyfrom fire, and such degree of safety shall be accomplished by one of the following means:

(1) Installation of a complete, approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordancewith 9.7.1.1 (1)

(2) Installation of an engineered life safety system complying with all of the following:

(3) The engineered life safety system shall be developed by a registered professionalengineer experienced in fire and life safety systems design.

(4) The life safety system shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction andshall be permitted to include any or all of the following systems:

(5) Partial automatic sprinkler protection

(6) Smoke detection alarms

(7) Smoke control

(8) Elevator life safety system

(9) Compartmentation

(10) Other approved systems

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Although the general guidance is to not use an elevator in a fire emergency, in high-rise buildings it is not uncommon for occupants, people with mobility impairments, and the fire service to use the elevator. Part of the engineered life safety system should take this into account.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 390-NFPA 101-2015 [NewSection after A.39.3.2.3]

The proposed annex note describes anelevator life safety system.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: WILLIAM KOFFEL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES INC

Affilliation: Salmandra-Zone

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Public Input No. 269-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.36.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.1.14 for buildings housing morethan one occupancy ere ...

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Facilities that function as a shopping mall are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 36/37.4.4, rather it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

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Public Input No. 270-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.36.4.4.2(4)(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 36.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:24:53 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 271-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.3.6.1 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.36.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:28:46 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 272-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.36.4.4.2(5) ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.36.4.4.4 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, the meansof egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the open concoursepublic way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not be considered as aportion of the means of egress.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 36.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:31:12 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 274-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.3.2.3 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.37.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.1.14 for buildings housing morethan one occupancy.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Facilities that function as a “mall” are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 36/37.4.4, it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:40:06 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 275-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.3.2.3 ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.37.4.4.2(4)(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Annex language clarifies the application of Section 37.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:43:14 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 277-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.37.4.4.2(5) ]

TITLE OF NEW CONTENT

A.37.4.4.4 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, the meansof egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the open concoursepublic way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not be considered as aportion of the means of egress.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 37.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:48:53 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 276-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. A.37.4.4.2(5) ]

A.37.4.4.2(5) Mall Building.

A mall building might enclose one or more uses, such as retail and wholesale stores, drinkingand dining establishments, entertainment and amusement facilities, transportation facilities,offices, and other similar uses.

A.37.4.4.2(5) A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 14:46:07 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 390-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after A.39.3.2.3 ]

A.39.4.2.1

An elevator life safety system should be listed for such service and comply with all of thefollowing:

(1) The system should be capable of operating at temperatures ranging from 32 F (0 C) to 575F (300 C)

(2) The system should be capable of treating the combusion gases to maintain a tenableenvironment for a period of 6 continuous hours. The CDC criteria could be used as a basis fordetermining tenability associated with the products of combustion.

(3) The system should be capable of handlng air flow rates of at least 22 cfm (600 lpm)

(4) The system should be capable of cooling the treated air to a temperature of 90 F (33 C)

(5) The system should consist of at least two independent means of treating the combustiongases

(6) The system should be powered from the normal power and standby power as required bySection 7.14.7 and should also include an intergral

emergency power supply capable of 2 hours of continuous operatoin

(7) The system should be actuated by both a manual means within the elevator cab andautomatically upon operation of smoke and heat detectors

located in the elevator lobbies, elevator shaft, and elevator control room

(8) Upon activation, the system should iniitate a supervisory signal on the fire alarm systemand annunciate in the emergency command center

The elevator life safety system should be tested as follows:

(1) Using a computer-based, self-testing/self-diagnositc system at intervals of not more than15 minutes

(2) The computer-based system should be capable of providing a report of the history of testsand failures at all times

(3) The computer-based system should initiate a supervisory signal upon detection of afailure

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Technology exists to maintain a tenable environment within the elevator cab during a fire emergency. At least one manufacturer has submitted the system to UL to undergo a listing process. The initial steps in the listing process should be complete this fall. These initial steps include the evaluation of the technology and to begin to develop a standard by which systems can be developed.

The proposed technology is based upon years of global experience in maintaining tenability in elevator cabs, data processing centers, and safe rooms. The intent of this Public Input is to introduce the technology by making it an optional system based upon the engineered life safety evaluation.

The six hours of continuous operation is similar to what might be expected for a fire pump in such buildings. The performance criteria for the system is similar to the capabilities of the systems being used in other parts of the world.

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Note that this does not require such protection; but rather, requires that consideration be given to the use of elevators in existing high-rise buildings by the occupants, people with mobility impairments, and the fire service.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input Relationship

Public Input No. 389-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 39.4.2.1]

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: WILLIAM KOFFEL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES INC

Affilliation: Salmandra-Zone

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Mon Jul 06 09:17:40 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 98-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]

Change “mall” to “mall concourse” throughout the document.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The term “mall” is often misused when applying the current Code provisions. The term “mall concourse” is a term more commonly used in the field and clarifies the application of the provisions for mall structures. Several proposed changes related to the provisions for mall structures have been submitted this cycle. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:03:47 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 99-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]

Change “mall building” to “mall structure” throughout the document.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: The provisions of 27.4.4 may apply to facilities with multiple buildings with an open mall concourse as a single structure. The term “mall structure” encompasses the multiple types of mall facilities that can apply the provisions of this section. Additional revisions are being proposed to Section 36/37.4.4 to support this concept. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:05:10 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 100-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 27.4.4.2.5 ]

27.4.4.2.5 Mall.

A roofed or covered common pedestrian area within a mall building that serves as access fortwo or more tenants and does not exceed three levels that are open to each other. (See3.3.382.)

a: Enclosed Mall Concourse. A mall concourse which has less than 50% of the perimeterwalls or roof open to the outer air.

b: Open mall Concourse.* A mall concourse which has 50% or more of the perimeter walls orroof open to the outer air.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

27.4.4.2.6 Major Tenant. A tenant space, in a mall building, with one or more main entrances from the exterior that also serve as exits and are independent of the mall. (See 3.3.382.)Statement: The current terminology in the Codes does not make clear the different between mall structures with enclosed or open concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:08:30 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 80-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 28.3.4.3 ]

Mass Notification

28.3.4 Mass Notification Risk Analysis. A Risk Analysis in accordance withsection 9.6 of this code shall be conducted for new college and universitybuildings to determine the need for Mass Notification.

28.3.4 .1 Emergency Response Plan. An emergency response plan shall bedeveloped or modified for each College and University based on requirements of 55.2.

28.3.4.1.2 Where there is an emergency response plan in place, Mass Notificationshall be implemented in accordance with the Risk Analysis to provide emergencycommunication required by the emergency response plan .

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

This will point to Chapter 9 for instructions. Campus and Universities are often considered “Business Occupancies”, this is the reason for this section to point to Chapter 9.The purpose for this Public Input seeks to provide a requirement that every new College and University campus conduct a Risk Analysis and create an Emergency Response Plan for their facility. The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for Life Safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code has a chapter dedicated to Emergency Communication Systems. This contains the detailed information on the Risk Analysis and Emergency Response Plan as required in the above proposed sections.

This is NOT intended to require a Mass Notification System in every educational occupancy. There are many elements contained within a Mass Notification System, the process of the Risk Analysis will outline what is needed based on Risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the education occupancy to react to the Risk Assessment.

An Emergency Response Plan will be needed for each educational occupancy.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: PAUL MARTIN

Organization: NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOMELAND

Affilliation: Center for Campus Fire Safety

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 10:58:35 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 103-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.2.2 ]

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A.27.4.4.2.5(a) An open mall concourse is permitted to serve as the public way provided thatthe open mall concourse meets the definition of public way in accordance with this Code.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 27.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:14:36 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 102-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. A.27.4.4.2.2 ]

A.27.4.4.2.2

A mall building might enclose one or more uses, such as retail stores, drinking establishments,entertainment and amusement facilities, offices, and other similar uses.

A.27.4.4.2.2 A mall structure can include either an enclosed mall concourse or an open mallconcourse. A mall structure may be enclosed by a variety of construction. Such constructioncould range from total enclosure to construction which is open either partially or totally open tothe outer air. For structures without complete walls and/or roof, the terminations of the mall exitdischarge would determine the extent of the structure.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Proposed new annex language offers additional details regarding the construction of mall structures and better clarifies the intent of the term “mall structure” versus “mall building”. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:12:55 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 101-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2 ]

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A.27.4.4 This Section provides an optional, not mandatory, arrangement for the design andconstruction of mall structures. At the discretion of the designer, these structures may bedesigned as a single building provided that they comply with the applicable requirements of theintended occupancy, and with the requirements of Section 6.2 for buildings housing more thanone occupancy.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Statement: Facilities that function as a shopping mall are not required to apply the special provisions of Section 27.4.4, rather it is an option. Proposed text clarifies that application. The proposed text, in conjunction with updated terminology for mall structure and mall concourse and new definitions for open and enclosed mall concourses, further clarifies the application of the Section for the multiple type of mall structures existing and under construction in the field today. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

Affilliation: ASSE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:11:04 EDT 2015

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Public Input No. 104-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after A.27.4.4.3.5.2 ]

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A.27.4.4.5.2 Where an open mall concourse meets the requirements for a public way, themeans of egress from each tenant space or building is permitted to terminate at the openconcourse public way. For those arrangements, the open mall concourse would not beconsidered as a portion of the means of egress.

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Statement: Proposed annex language clarifies the application of Section 27.4.4 to open mall concourses. The proposed changes are the result of task group work that was initiated at the completion of the 2015 revision cycle and will continue through the 2018 cycle. The focus of the task group was to update terminology related to shopping malls to better describe the applicability and intent of the Code sections as well as develop language to address both enclosed and open type mall concourses.

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Submitter Full Name: DAVID DODGE

Organization: SAFETY AND FORENSIC CONSULTING

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Submittal Date: Thu Jul 02 15:18:24 EDT 2015

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