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AGENDA

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

NFPA 101 Second Draft Meeting

November 17, 2016

NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA

1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair Bill Koffel at 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA.

2. Introduction of attendees. For current SAF-AAC committee roster (see pg. 3).

3. Previous meeting minutes. Approve minutes of January 6, 2016 meeting (see pg. 6).

4. Codes and standards development process and second draft meeting correlating committee

actions. Staff review of permitted correlating committee actions.

5. Liaison reports. Receive liaison reports on fire alarm committee (Wayne Moore and Shane Clary) and sprinkler committee (Bill Koffel).

6. Update on supplemental operating procedures.

7. Correlating committee review and action on Second Draft Report as prepared by the

Technical Committees on Safety to Life.

Working components to be downloaded from the NFPA 101 document information page www.nfpa.org/101next under agendas for the correlating committee (note that there are no TC

committee comments as no second revisions failed TC ballot):

101-A17 TC Responses to Public Comments (includes responses to correlating committee notes)

101-A17 TC Ballot Finals (Second Revisions)

Additionally, the NFPA 101 second draft ballot version can be accessed online at the following link: http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ViewerPage.jsp?id=101‐

2015.ditamap&draft=true&toc=false

a. Grab bars: See attachment, pg. 10. b. Door locking: See attachment, pg. 18. c. Hazardous materials: See attachment, pg. 23. d. Integrated fire protection system testing: See attachment, pg. 27. e. Risk analysis for mass notification: See attachment, pg. 30.

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http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ViewerPage.jsp?id=101-2015.ditamap&draft=true&toc=false

http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ViewerPage.jsp?id=101-2015.ditamap&draft=true&toc=false

http://www.nfpa.org/101next

f. Other potential DRAFT SCRs (to be provided)

8. Notes to technical committees for next revision cycle.

9. Update on NFPA 101A revision. Review of NFPA 101A first revisions (see pg. 33).

10. Other business.

11. Next meeting.

12. Adjournment.

Enclosures

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Address List No PhoneSafety to Life SAF-AAC

Gregory E. Harrington10/31/2016

SAF-AAC

William E. Koffel

ChairKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Alternate: Sharon S. Gilyeat

SE 1/1/1992SAF-AAC

Gregory E. Harrington

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

2/3/2016

SAF-AAC

Kenneth E. Bush

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

E 4/17/1998SAF-AAC

Stanley C. Harbuck

PrincipalSchool of Building InspectionPO Box 1643Salt Lake City, UT 84110American Public Health AssociationAlternate: Jake Pauls

C 11/2/2006

SAF-AAC

Howard Hopper

PrincipalUL LLC47173 Benicia StreetFremont, CA 94538-7366Alternate: Robert J. James

RT 1/15/1999SAF-AAC

Stephen Hrustich

PrincipalGwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services408 Hurricane Shoals RoadLawrenceville, GA 30046-4406International Association of Fire ChiefsAlternate: Dale L. Lyman

U 08/11/2014

SAF-AAC

Jeffrey M. Hugo

PrincipalNational Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.1088 West Borton RoadEssexville, MI 48732-1541Alternate: Robert Upson

M 7/26/2007SAF-AAC

J. Edmund Kalie, Jr.

PrincipalPrince George's County Government9200 Basil Court, Suite 307Largo, MD 20774-5336

E 7/17/1998

SAF-AAC

James R. Quiter

PrincipalArup560 Mission Street, Floor 7San Francisco, CA 94105

SE 1/1/1992SAF-AAC

Rodger Reiswig

PrincipalTyco/SimplexGrinnell3640 Haddington CourtApopka, FL 32712-5690National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: Maria B. Marks

M 07/29/2013

SAF-AAC

Ronald C. Reynolds

PrincipalVirginia State Fire Marshal’s Office1005 Technology Park DriveGlen Allen, VA 23102International Fire Marshals Association

E 10/29/2012SAF-AAC

Eric R. Rosenbaum

PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1652American Health Care Association

U 03/07/2013

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SAF-AAC

Sharon S. Gilyeat

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: William E. Koffel

SE 10/20/2010SAF-AAC

Robert J. James

AlternateUL LLC750 Anthony TrailNorthbrook, IL 60062Principal: Howard Hopper

RT 10/23/2013

SAF-AAC

Dale L. Lyman

AlternateGreeley Fire Department1100 10th Street, Suite 100Greeley, CO 80631-3863International Association of Fire ChiefsPrincipal: Stephen Hrustich

U 08/11/2014SAF-AAC

Maria B. Marks

AlternateSiemens Industry, Inc.4001 Spruell DriveKensington, MD 20895-1346National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Rodger Reiswig

M 08/17/2015

SAF-AAC

Jake Pauls

AlternateJake Pauls Consulting Services255 Glenlake Avenue, Suite 2207Toronto, ON M6P 1G2 CanadaAmerican Public Health AssociationPrincipal: Stanley C. Harbuck

C 10/4/2001SAF-AAC

Robert Upson

AlternateNational Fire Sprinkler Association40 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563-2164Principal: Jeffrey M. Hugo

M 10/28/2014

SAF-AAC

Chad E. Beebe

Nonvoting MemberASHE - AHAPO Box 5756Lacey, WA 98509-5756TC on Board & Care Facilities

E 3/4/2009SAF-AAC

Wayne G. “Chip” Carson

Nonvoting MemberCarson Associates, Inc.35 Horner Street, Suite 120Warrenton, VA 20186-3415TC on Fundamentals

SE 3/4/2009

SAF-AAC

David S. Collins

Nonvoting MemberThe Preview Group, Inc.632 Race StreetCincinnati, OH 45202TC on Means of Egress

SE 3/4/2009SAF-AAC

John F. Devlin

Nonvoting MemberJensen Hughes/AON Fire Protection Engineering6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220Greenbelt, MD 20770TC on Fire Protection Features

SE 3/5/2012

SAF-AAC

Victor L. Dubrowski

Nonvoting MemberCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland ParkwaySt. Louis, MO 63146-4235TC on Educational & Day-Care Occupancies

SE 08/11/2014SAF-AAC

Randy Gaw

Nonvoting Member3 Glenmoriston AvenueKanata, ON K2L 2S3 CanadaTC on Detention & Correctional Occupancies

SE 08/11/2014

SAF-AAC

Joseph M. Jardin

Nonvoting MemberFire Department City of New York16 Dexter CourtHauppauge, NY 11788TC on Building Service & Fire Protection Equipment

C 3/4/2009

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SAF-AAC

David P. Klein

Nonvoting MemberUS Department of Veterans Affairs810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 800Mail Code: (10NA8)Washington, DC 20420TC on Health Care Occupancies

U 3/4/2009SAF-AAC

James K. Lathrop

Nonvoting MemberKoffel Associates, Inc.81 Pennsylvania AvenueNiantic, CT 06357TC on Residential Occupancies

SE 1/12/2000

SAF-AAC

Wayne D. Moore

Nonvoting MemberJENSEN HUGHES117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 1002Warwick, RI 02886-2207Signaling Systems Correlating Committee

SE 7/26/2007SAF-AAC

Amy J. Murdock

Nonvoting MemberCode Consultants, Inc.2043 Woodland Parkway, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63146-4235TC on Mercantile & Business Occupancies

SE 08/11/2014

SAF-AAC

Henry Paszczuk

Nonvoting MemberConnecticut Department of Public Safety102 Jeffrey LaneBerlin, CT 06037TC on Interior Finish & Contents

E 08/05/2009SAF-AAC

Jeffrey S. Tubbs

Nonvoting MemberArup955 Massachusetts AvenueSuite 402Cambridge, MA 02139-3180TC on Assembly Occupancies

SE 3/4/2009

SAF-AAC

Joseph H. Versteeg

Nonvoting MemberVersteeg Associates86 University DriveTorrington, CT 06790TC on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

E 3/4/2009SAF-AAC

Carl D. Wren

Nonvoting MemberCity of AustinDevelopment Services DepartmentOne Texas Center, Suite 200505 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX 78704TC on Industrial, Storage, & Miscellaneous Occupancies

E 3/5/2012

SAF-AAC

Gregory E. Harrington

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

2/3/2016

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MINUTES NFPA 101 Correlating Committee on Safety to Life (SAF-AAC)

January 6, 2016 First Draft Meeting NFPA Headquarters

Quincy, MA

1. Call to order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Bill Koffel at 11:38 a.m. on

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA.

2. Self-Introductions. Self-introductions were made by committee members and guests. The following Safety to Life Correlating Committee Principal, Alternate and Non-voting members participated:

NAME COMPANY William Koffel, Chair Koffel Associates Kenneth Bush, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshals Office Stanley Harbuck, Principal School of Building Inspection

Rep.: American Public Health Association Howard Hopper, Principal UL LLC Jeffrey Hugo, Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. J. Edmund Kalie, Jr., Principal James Quiter, Principal Arup Ronald Reynolds, Principal Virginia State Fire Marshals Office

Rep.: International Fire Marshals Association Eric Rosenbaum, Principal JENSEN HUGHES

Rep.: American Health Care Association Maria Marks, Alternate to R. Reiswig Siemens Industry, Inc.

Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Jake Pauls, Alternate to S. Harbuck Jake Pauls Consulting Services Rep.: American Public Health Association

Robert Upson, Alternate to J. Hugo National Fire Sprinkler Association David Collins, Non-Voting Member The Preview Group, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Means of Egress Victor Dubrowski, Non-Voting Member

Code Consultants, Inc. Rep.: TC on Educational & Day-Care Occupancies

Randy Gaw, Non-Voting Member Rep.: TC on Detention & Correctional Occupancies

David Klein, Non-Voting Member US Department of Veterans Affairs

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Rep.: TC on Health Care Occupancies James Lathrop, Non-Voting Member Koffel Associates, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Residential Occupancies Henry Paszczuk, Non-Voting Member Connecticut Department of Public Safety

Rep.: TC on Interior Finish & Contents Jeffrey Tubbs, Non-Voting Member Arup

Rep.: TC on Assembly Occupancies Shane Clary, Alt. to Non-Voting Member W. Moore

Bay Alarm Company Rep.: Signaling Systems Correlating Committee

The following Safety to Life Correlating Committee Principal members (only recorded when Alternate did not attend) and Non-Voting Members did not participate:

NAME COMPANY Stephen Hrustich, Principal Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services

Rep.: International Association of Fire Chiefs Chad Beebe, Non-Voting Member ASHE AHA

Rep.: TC on Board & Care Facilities Chip Carson, Non-Voting Member Carson Associates, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Fundamentals John Devlin, Non-Voting Member Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation

Rep.: TC on Fire Protection Features Joseph Jardin, Non-Voting Member Fire Department City of New York

Rep.: Building Service & Fire Protection Amy Murdock, Non-Voting Member Code Consultants, Inc.

Rep.: TC on Mercantile & Business Occupancies Joseph Versteeg, Non-Voting Member Versteeg Associates

Rep.: TC on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety Carl Wren, Non-Voting Member City of Austin Development Services Department

Rep.: TC on Industrial, Storage & Miscellaneous Occupancies

GUESTS

NAME COMPANY

Kristin Bigda National Fire Protection Association Kelly Carey National Fire Protection Association Ron Coté National Fire Protection Association Dan Finnegan Siemens Gregory Harrington National Fire Protection Association Jonathan Humble American Iron and Steel Institute Jack Keays Vortex Fire Consulting Michael Kruszelnicki Correctional Service of Canada Robert Solomon National Fire Protection Association Tracy Vecchiarelli National Fire Protection Association Terry Victor Tyco/SimplexGrinnell Leon Vinci Health Promotion Consultants Jerry Wooldridge Reedy Creek Improvement District

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3. Minutes Approval. The minutes of BLD-AAC/SAF-AAC joint web/teleconference meeting of March 10, 2015 were approved as distributed.

4. Liaison Reports. Liaison reports from fire alarm committee (Shane Clary) and sprinkler

committee (Bill Koffel) were presented.

NFPA 72, 2016 was issued in August of 2015. The changes noted include:

NFPA 1031 is now referenced as part of a new provision of the Qualification Standards for those who review NFPA 72 plans.

em information sent via Ethernet.

Provision added for owner notification for any equipment recalls. New criteria added for Risk Assessment process as part of MNS evaluation

process.

NFPA 72, 2019 edition will absorb content of NFPA 720.

NFPA 13, 2016 was issued in August of 2015. The changes noted include:

The new edition is now coordinated with NFPA 101/NFPA 5000 with regard to sprinkler omission in residential/healthcare environments and elevator equipment spaces.

NFPA 13, 2019 edition is expected to undergo a complete reorganization.

5. Supplemental Operating Procedures. The Supplemental Operating Procedures have not been updated since 2002. The need for the procedures has been called into question the past four years as they still reflect the previous code development process. In addition, the subjects in the procedures are now covered by the NFPA Regulations or are controlled by the NFPA Terra platform and Public Input/Public Comment submission system. A motion was made and passed to dispense with the procedures.

6. Codes and Standards Revision Process/Correlating Committee Action. Staff explained the revision schedule and particulars for committee actions at the First Draft Correlating meeting with a Power Point presentation and attachment shown in the agenda.

Several staff changes with NFPA that took effect on January 1, 2016 were noted. The most significant was that Ron Coté has been promoted to a new position, that of Technical Lead Life Safety Engineer. In this new role, Ron will no longer be staffing any Technical Committees but will stay focused on product development and emerging issues centered on NFPA 101 among other documents. A motion was made and passed to recognize and thank Ron for his many years (1981-2015) of service to the Life Safety Code and Building CodeCommittees.

7. Correlating Committee Review/Actions on First Draft Report as Prepared by the SAF Technical Committees. The Correlating Committee acted on and prepared Notes

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and First Correlating Revisions as necessary for the 2018 edition of the Code. See the NFPA 101 First Draft Report.

8. Other Business. J. Armand Burgun who chaired what was to become the Correlating

oversaw the creation of the current Correlating Committee/Technical Committee model used today. A brief moment of silence was held for Armand.

The Correlating Committee requests that ALL Committee Inputs (CIs) developed at the First Draft meetings be included in the Second Draft agenda package for each committee. The Technical Committees will be reminded to address those CIs a second time to determine if further changes (in the form of second revisions) should be prepared. As follow up to the s new position, staff assignments for the NFPA 101/NFPA 5000 Technical Committees will need to be evaluated. That process should be completed in the next 60 days.

9. Next Meeting. The next meeting will be scheduled sometime during the week of November 14, 2016.

10. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm.

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NFPA 101 SECOND DRAFT

GRAB BARS

CHAPTER (TC) NFPA 101 SD TEXT

7 Means of Egress (SAF-MEA)

7.1.6.5* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. 7.1.6.5.1 General. 7.1.6.5.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by 7.1.6.5.1.2. 7.1.6.5.1.2* Grab bars shall not be required in showers where the transition from the room floor to the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13 mm) in height and all shower surfaces are slip resistant when wet. 7.1.6.5.1.3 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.4. 7.1.6.5.1.4 All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated. 7.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar or Pole. A vertical grab bar shall be provided on the control end wall or the end wall opposite the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower in accordance with 7.1.6.5.2.1, or shall be provided as an external vertical pole in accordance with 7.1.6.5.2.2. 7.1.6.5.2.1* End Wall Vertical Grab Bars. End wall vertical grab bars shall comply with all of the following:

1. Vertical grab bars shall have a length of not less than 36 in. (914 mm).

2. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 24 in. (610 mm) and 27 in. (686 mm) above the finished floor measured to the lower end.

3. Vertical grab bars shall be installed on the open side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower used for entry and egress.

4. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 9 in. (228 mm) and 12 in. (305 mm) from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower, measured horizontally from the exterior plane of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower.

7.1.6.5.2.2* External Vertical Poles. Vertical, pole-type grab bars fixed to the floor and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall comply with all of the following:

1. Poles shall be installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.

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2. Poles shall be located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, of the outside of the outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower.

3. Poles shall be located within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a diagonal grab bar in accordance with 7.1.6.5.3.1 or horizontal grab bar in accordance with 7.1.6.5.3.2shall be provided on the back wall. 7.1.6.5.3.1* Back Wall Diagonal Grab Bars. Diagonal grab bars shall comply with all of the following:

1. Diagonal grab bars shall have a length of not less than 24 in. (600 mm).

2. Diagonal grab bars shall be located so the higher end is closest to the control end wall.

3. Diagonal grab bars shall be located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall.

4. Diagonal grab bars shall be located 25 in. (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (685 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

5. Diagonal grab bars shall be located so the lower end is 8 in. (203 mm) minimum and 10 in. (254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

6. Diagonal grab bars shall be located 28 in. (711 mm) minimum and 30 in. (760 mm) maximum from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Back Wall Horizontal Grab Bar. Horizontal grab barsshall comply with all of the following:

1. Horizontal grab bars shall be located 8 in.(205 mm) minimum and 10 in. (255 mm) maximum above the bathtub rim.

2. Horizontal grab bars shall be located so one end is 12 in. (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall and the other end is located 24 in. (610 mm) maximum from the opposite, or head, end of the bathtub.

7.1.6.5.4* Grab Bar Details. 7.1.6.5.4.1 Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm). 7.1.6.5.4.2 Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum. 7.1.6.5.4.3 Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.

12 New Assembly Occupancies (SAF-AXM)

12.2.1.2 Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5.

13 Existing Assembly Occupancies

(No requirement)

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(SAF-AXM)

14 New Educational Occupancies (SAF-END)


15 Existing Educational Occupancies (SAF-END)

(No requirement)

16 New Day Care Occupancies (SAF-END)


17 Existing Day-Care Occupancies (SAF-END)

(No requirement)

18 New Health Care Occupancies (SAF-HEA)

(No requirement)

19 Existing Health Care Occupancies (SAF-HEA)

(No requirement)

20 New Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies (SAF-HEA)

(No requirement)

21 Existing Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies (SAF-HEA)

(No requirement)

22 New Detention and Correctional Occupancies (SAF-DET)

(No requirement)

23 Existing Detention and Correctional Occupancies (SAF-DET)

(No requirement)

24 One- and Two-Family Dwellings (SAF-RES)

24.2.8* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. 24.2.8.1 General. 24.2.8.1.1 New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by 24.2.8.1.2. 24.2.8.1.2* Grab bars shall not be required in showers where the transition from the room floor to the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13 mm) in height and all shower surfaces are slip resistant when wet. 24.2.8.1.3 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 24.2.8.2 through 24.2.8.4. 24.2.8.1.4 All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated. 24.2.8.2* Vertical Grab Bar or Pole.

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A vertical grab bar shall be provided on the control end wall or the end wall opposite the control end wall of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination in accordance with 24.2.8.2.1, or shall be provided as a vertical pole in accordance with 24.2.8.2.3. For showers, either a vertical grab bar that is usable by a person stepping into and out of the shower enclosure in accordance with 24.2.8.2.2, or a vertical pole in accordance with 24.2.8.2.3, shall be provided. 24.2.8.2.1* Bathtub End Wall Vertical Grab Bars. End wall vertical grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with all of the following:


2. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 24 in. (610 mm) and 27 in. (686 mm) above the finished floor, measured to the lower end.

3. Vertical grab bars shall be installed at the end that is least obstructed for entry and egress.

4. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 9 in. (228 mm) and 12 in. (305 mm) from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination, measured horizontally from the exterior plane of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination.

24.2.8.2.2 Shower Grab Bars. Vertical grab bars for showers shall comply with all of the following:



24.2.8.2.3* Vertical Poles. Vertical, pole-type grab bars shall be fixed to the floor or to the bathtub and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall and shall comply with all of the following:

1. Poles shall be located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, of the outside or outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower.

2. Poles shall be located within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of the control end wall of a bathtub or bathtub-shower combination.

24.2.8.3 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on two or three sides by walls, a diagonal grab bar in accordance with 24.2.8.3.1 or horizontal grab bar in accordance with 24.2.8.3.2 shall be provided on the back wall. 24.2.8.3.1* Back Wall Diagonal Grab Bars. Diagonal grab bars shall comply with all of the following:


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3. Higher ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall.

4. Higher ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located 25 in. (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (685 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

5. Lower ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located 8 in. (203 mm) minimum and 10 in. (254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

24.2.8.3.2 Back Wall Horizontal Grab Bars. Horizontal grab bars shall comply with all of the following:

1. Horizontal grab bars shall be located 8 in. (205 mm) minimum and 10 in. (255 mm) maximum above the bathtub rim.


24.2.8.4* Grab Bar Details. 24.2.8.4.1 Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm). 24.2.8.4.2 Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum. 24.2.8.4.3 Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.

26 Lodging or Rooming Houses (SAF-RES)

26.2.4* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. 26.2.4.1 General. 26.2.4.1.1 New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by 26.2.4.1.2. 26.2.4.1.2* Grab bars shall not be required in showers where the transition from the room floor to the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13 mm) in height and all shower surfaces are slip resistant when wet. 26.2.4.1.3 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 26.2.4.2 through 26.2.4.4. 26.2.4.1.4 All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated. 26.2.4.2* Vertical Grab Bar or Pole. A vertical grab bar shall be provided on the control end wall or the end wall opposite the control end wall of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination in accordance with 26.2.4.2.1, or shall be provided as a vertical pole in accordance with 26.2.4.2.3. For showers, either a vertical

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grab bar that is usable by a person stepping into and out of the shower enclosure in accordance with 26.2.4.2.2, or a vertical pole in accordance with 26.2.4.2.3, shall be provided. 26.2.4.2.1* Bathtub End Wall Vertical Grab Bars. End wall vertical grab bars for bathtubs shall comply with all of the following:



3. Vertical grab bars shall be installed at the end that is least obstructed for entry and egress.

4. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 9 in. (228 mm) and 12 in. (305 mm) from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination, measured horizontally from the exterior plane of the bathtub or bathtub-shower combination.

26.2.4.2.2 Shower Grab Bars. Vertical grab bars for showers shall comply with all of the following:



26.2.4.2.3* Vertical Poles. Vertical, pole-type grab bars shall be fixed to the floor or to the bathtub and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall and shall comply with all of the following:

1. Poles shall be located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, of the outside or outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower.

2. Poles shall be located within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of the control end wall of a bathtub or bathtub-shower combination.

26.2.4.3 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on two or three sides by walls, a diagonal grab bar in accordance with 26.2.4.3.1 or horizontal grab bar in accordance with 26.2.4.3.2 shall be provided on the back wall. 26.2.4.3.1* Back Wall Diagonal Grab Bars. Diagonal grab bars shall comply with all of the following:



3. Higher ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall.

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4. Higher ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located 25 in. (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (685 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

5. Lower ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located 8 in. (203 mm) minimum and 10 in. (254 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub.

26.2.4.3.2 Back Wall Horizontal Grab Bars. Horizontal grab bars shall comply with all of the following:

1. Horizontal grab bars shall be located 8 in. (205 mm) minimum and 10 in. (255 mm) maximum above the bathtub rim.


26.2.4.4* Grab Bar Details. 26.2.4.4.1 Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm). 26.2.4.4.2 Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum. 26.2.4.4.3 Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.

28 New Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES)


29 Existing Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES)

(No requirement)

30 New Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES)


31 Existing Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES)

(No requirement)

32 New Residential Board and Care Occupancies (SAF-RES)


33 Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies (SAF-RES)

(No requirement)

36 New Mercantile Occupancies (SAF-MER)

36.2.1.6 Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

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36.2.1.6.1 Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5. 36.2.1.6.2 The provisions of 36.2.1.6.1 shall not apply to display bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers.

37 Existing Mercantile Occupancies (SAF-MER)

(No requirement)

38 New Business Occupancies (SAF-MER)

38.2.1.5 Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. 38.2.1.5.1 Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5. 38.2.1.5.2 The provisions of 38.2.1.5.1 shall not apply to display bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers.

39 Existing Business Occupancies (SAF-MER)

(No requirement)

40 Industrial Occupancies (SAF-IND)

40.2.1.3 Newly installed bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and non-emergency showers shall be provided with grab bars in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5.

42 Storage Occupancies (SAF-IND)

42.2.1.3 Newly installed bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and non-emergency showers shall be provided with grab bars in accordance with the provisions of 7.1.6.5.

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DOOR LOCKING TO PREVENT UNWANTED ENTRY



7.2.1.5.10.7 Two releasing operations shall be permitted for educational occupancy classroom doors secured against unwanted entry in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.


(No requirement)

13 Existing Assembly Occupancies (SAF-AXM)

(No requirement)


14.2.2.2.4* Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that the locking means is approved and all of the following conditions are met:

1. The locking means shall be capable of being engaged without opening the door.

2. The unlocking and unlatching from the classroom side of the door can be accomplished without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort.

3. The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing operation.

4. The releasing mechanism for unlocking and unlatching shall be located at a height not less than 34 in. (865 mm) and not exceeding 48 in. (1220 mm) above the finished floor.

5. Locks, if remotely engaged, shall be unlockable from the classroom side of the door without the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge or effort.

6. The door is capable of being unlocked and opened from outside the room with the necessary key or other credential.

7. The locking means shall not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware.

8. Modifications to fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80.

9. The emergency action plan, required by 14.7.1, shall address the use of the locking and unlocking means from within and outside the room.

10. Staff is drilled in the engagement and release of the locking means, from within and outside the room, as part of the emergency egress drills required by 14.7.2.

15 Existing Educational Occupancies

15.2.2.2.4* Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry.

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(SAF-END) Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that the locking means is approved and all of the following conditions are met:



3. The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than two releasing operations.




7. The locking means does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware.





16.2.2.2.6 Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that the locking means is approved and all of the following conditions are met:







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17.2.2.2.6 Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that the locking means is approved and all of the following conditions are met:



3. The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than two releasing operations.









(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)

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(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


38.2.2.2.2* Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Where approved, doors, other than those complying with 38.2.11.2, shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that all of the following conditions are met:


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2. The unlocking and unlatching operation from the egress side of the door shall be accomplished without the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort.



5. Locks, if remotely engaged, shall be unlockable from the egress side of the door without the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort.



8. Modifications to required fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80.


39.2.2.2.2* Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Where approved, doors, other than those complying with 39.2.11.2, shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that all of the following conditions are met:


2. The unlocking and unlatching operation from the egress side of the door shall be accomplished without the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort.


4. For existing doors, the releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than two releasing operations.


6. Locks, if remotely engaged, shall be unlockable from the egress side of the door without the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort.



9. Modifications to required fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80.


(No requirement)


(No requirement)

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS



7.12* Special Provisions for Hazardous Materials. 7.12.1 Hazardous materials that are used or stored, and that are also classified as high-hazard contents in accordance with 6.2.2, shall comply with Section 7.11. 7.12.2 Where required by the provisions of Chapter 11 through 43, occupancies with hazardous materials shall comply with both of the following:

(1) Means of egress requirements of this Code (2) Applicable means of egress requirements of NFPA 30, NFPA 45,

NFPA 55, NFPA 58, NFPA 400, and NFPA 495 that are stricter than the means of egress requirements of this Code

8 Features of Fire Protection (SAF-FIR)

8.7.3 Hazardous Materials. 8.7.3.1 Where required by the provisions of Chapters 11 through 43, occupancies with storage and handling of hazardous materials shall comply with the following codes unless otherwise modified by other provisions of this Code: NFPA 30, NFPA 54, NFPA 55, NFPA 58, NFPA 400, and NFPA 495. 8.7.3.2* No storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials shall be permitted in any location where such storage, use, or handling would jeopardize egress from the structure, unless otherwise permitted by a document listed in8.7.3.1.


12.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 12.3.2.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.




14.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 14.3.2.5 Hazardous Materials.

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Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.






17.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 17.3.2.6 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


18.3.2.7 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored, used, or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.








22.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 22.3.2.6 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3 shall apply.


23.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 23.3.2.6 Hazardous Materials.

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Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3 shall apply.


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


28.3.2.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.








(No requirement)


(No requirement)


36.2.11.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 36.3.2.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


37.2.11.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 37.3.2.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


38.2.11.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 38.3.2.3* Hazardous Materials.

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Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


39.2.11.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 39.3.2.3* Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


40.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 40.3.2.6 Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply.


42.2.11.3 Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of 7.12.2 shall apply. 42.3.2 Protection from Hazards. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of 8.7.3.1 shall apply. (See also Section 8.7.)

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INTEGRATED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM TESTING


9 Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (SAF-BSF)

9.11.4* Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Test. Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, and where two or more fire protection or life safety systems are integrated, the integrated system test shall verify the proper operation and function of such systems in accordance with NFPA 4.

11 Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings (SAF-FUN)

11.8.9 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing. 11.8.9.1 For high-rise buildings, integrated fire protection and life safety system testing shall be in accordance with 9.11.4. 11.8.9.2 The integrated fire protection and life safety system test shall be performed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by the integrated system test plan in accordance with NFPA 4. 11.8.9.3 Where an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, either a full integrated test shall be executed following the repair or replacement of equipment, or a limited integrated test(s) shall be executed to address only that equipment which was either repaired or replaced.


12.7.14 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.






(No requirement)



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(No requirement)




19.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in existing high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.




21.7.10 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in existing high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.






(No requirement)


(No requirement)


28.7.8 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance wtih 9.11.4.


(No requirement)


30.7.4 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with 9.11.4.


(No requirement)

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(No requirement)


(No requirement)






(No requirement – High-rise via ref to Sec. 11.8)


39.4.2.4 High-rise buildings shall comply with 11.8.9 for integrated fire protection and life safety system testing.





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RISK ANALYSIS FOR MASS NOTIFICATION


9 Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (SAF-BSF)

9.14* Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. 9.14.1 Where Required. 9.14.1.1 Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72 and the provisions of 9.14.2 through 9.14.4. 9.14.1.2 Where a mass notification system is required by the risk analysis in 9.14.1.1, the system shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 24 of NFPA 72. 9.14.2 Purpose. 9.14.2.1 The purpose of the mass notification system shall be to communicate information about emergencies including, but not limited to, fire, human-caused events (accidental and intentional), other dangerous situations, accidents, and natural disasters. 9.14.2.2 The purpose of the emergency action plan for the mass notification system shall be to identify the mass notification system design and performance requirements in accordance with the results of the risk analysis. 9.14.3 Documentation. 9.14.3.1 The emergency action plan, risk assessment report, and accompanying documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the registered design professional (RDP). The format and content of the documentation shall be acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 9.14.3.2* Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, an independent review of the emergency action plan, risk assessment, and the accompanying documentation by one or more individuals possessing expertise in risk characterization for accidental and intentional hazards shall be performed. 9.14.4 Emergency Action Plan. The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the mass notification/emergency communications system.

11 Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings (SAF-FUN)

11.8.4.3 For high-rise buildings with a total occupant load of 5000 or more persons, or where the floor of an occupiable story is greater than 420 ft (128 m) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a risk

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analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.14.


12.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.14 in new assembly occupancies with an occupant load of 500 or more.


(No requirement)


14.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems. A risk analysis in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be performed to determine if a mass notification system is required.


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)

28 New Hotels and Dormitories

28.3.4.4 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification. 28.3.4.4.1

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(SAF-RES) A risk analysis for mass notification in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be conducted for K through 12, college, or university dormitories with an occupant load greater than 100. 28.3.4.4.2 Applicable portions of an existing risk analysis shall be permitted to be used when a new building is added to the campus.


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


36.4.4.7.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification. Mall structures shall conduct a risk analysis to determine the need for a mass notification system in accordance with Section 9.14.


(No requirement)


38.3.4.5 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification. 38.3.4.5.1 Business occupancies requiring a fire alarm system in accordance with 38.3.4.1 shall conduct a risk analysis to determine the need for a mass notification system in accordance with Section 9.14. Detail SR-6502 38.3.4.5.2* A risk analysis to determine the need for a mass notification system in accordance with Section 9.14 shall be conducted for buildings containing a classroom where the building is owned, rented, leased, or operated by a college or university.


(No requirement)


(No requirement)


(No requirement)

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10/31/2016 National Fire Protection Association Report

http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ViewerPage.jsp 2/65

First Revision No. 21NFPA 101A2016 [ Global Input ]

In Figure 7.5, revise Worksheet 7.5.4A in the "1 Story" row, Refuge Requirement (Sc), bychanging the entry 15 to 13.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Gregory HarringtonOrganization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Aug 18 11:30:25 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Currently, a new single-story Type V(111) biulding with no deficiencies will not pass theFSES because it fails under the Refuge Requirement safety parameter. If the RefugeRequirement safety parameter is reduced from 15 to 13, it will pass. A new building, built inaccordance with NFPA 101, should pass the FSES.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results

This i tem has passed ballot

14 Eligible Voters3 Not Returned9 Affirmative All1 Affirmative with Comments1 Negative with Comments0 Abstention

Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.

Valentine, Victoria B.

Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.

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Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Humble, Jonathan

Koffel, William E.

Larrimer, Peter A.

Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.

Versteeg, Joseph H.

Affirmative with Comment

Elvove, Joshua W.

Concur with Mr. Carson's thoughts, however, until such time as we can evaluate the numbers (which Ihope can be done before the second draft meeting), this correction is needed.

Negative with Comment

Carson, Wayne G. Chip

This is an example of "fudging" the numbers to make a particular issue pass without a full review ofthe number valuation. This is a bad practice as these arbitrary changes to the FSES can adverselyaffect the validity of the evaluation system and can be cumulative over multiple editions of the FSES.A full review and analysis of the FSES is needed to justify a change in the values, not just "fudging"the numbers to force the FSES to work.

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First Revision No. 3NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 1.3.1 ]

1.3.1*

This guide consists of a number of alternative approaches to life safety applicable to new andexisting buildings . Each chapter is a different system independent of the others and is to beused in conjunction with the 2015 2018 edition of NFPA 101.


Submitter Full Name: Gregory HarringtonOrganization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Aug 16 11:28:22 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The FR clarifies that NFPA 101A applies to new and existing buildings, and alsoupdates the referenced edition year of NFPA 101.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 9-NFPA 101A-2016 [Section No. 1.3.1]

Ballot Results



Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.

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Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Humble, Jonathan

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.


Elvove, Joshua W.

We're better off being silent in this paragraph rather than specifically stating that the document appliesto both new and existing buildings. By leaving text as is, the FSES might not be overly used for newconstruction equivalencies, where it’s not really meant to apply. However, this issue might be clarifiedby an annex note which can be added during the second draft meeting.

Koffel, William E.

The language to be added is not consistent with the intent of NFPA 101. While the FSES may be usedfor new buildings, NFPA 101 intends to restrict the use of the FSES for new buildings (seeA.18.1.1.1.1) The language was added to NFPA 101 to prevent people from intentionally designing abuilding that does not comply with NFPA 101 but then requesting that it be accepted using NFPA101A. A.18.1.1.1.1 In determining equivalency for conversions, modernizations, renovations, or unusualdesign concepts of hospitals or nursing homes, the authority having jurisdiction is permitted to acceptevaluations based on the health care occupancies for safety evaluation system (FSES) of NFPA 101A,Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, utilizing the parameters for new construction.

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1.3.2

This edition of NFPA 101A contains alternative approaches that are tied to NFPA 101. Each ofthese systems approaches, where approved by the AHJ, is recognized by in Annex A of theLife Safety Code, in its Annex A, as a method that can be used to assist the authority havingjurisdiction in determining equivalent compliance with various chapters of the Code.



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: The revisions clarify the intent of the paragraph.Response Message:


Ballot Results


14 Eligible Voters3 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All0 Affirmative with Comments0 Negative with Comments0 Abstention

Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.

Carson, Wayne G. Chip of 101



Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Elvove, Joshua W.

Humble, Jonathan

Koffel, William E.

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.

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First Revision No. 19NFPA 101A2016 [ New Section after 1.3.4 ]

1.3.5*

Previously approved fire safety evaluation systems (FSESs) are permitted to be continued inuse where permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

Supplemental Information

File Name Description101A_FR-19_Attachment.docx New A.1.3.5



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The intent of the FR is explained by the proposed A.1.3.5, as follows: The intent of thiscriterion is to allow previously approved FSESs, which demonstrated compliance withprevious editions of NFPA 101, to be continued in use without re-evaluation subject toapproval of the AHJ. Where modification of the facility would be impractical in the judgmentof the AHJ, e.g., construction type issues, a previous edition of the FSES in NFPA 101Acould be utilized to demonstrate that a reasonable degree of safety is provided. Subject tothe approval of the AHJ, this could apply to existing buildings, including spaces involvingrenovation, modification, or reconstruction. See 4.6.5 of NFPA 101 for additional informationregarding modifications of requirements for existing buildings.

ResponseMessage:

Public Input No. 48-NFPA 101A-2016 [New Section after 4.7.7]

Public Input No. 51-NFPA 101A-2016 [New Section after 4.1.3]

Ballot Results



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Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.

Crowley, Michael A.

Humble, Jonathan

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.


Elvove, Joshua W.

The change to 1.3.5 is ok, but some of the language in the annex needs to be reworked as it couldlead to maintaining serious deficiencies in place, when there could be opportunities for correcting themduring reconstruction. It is recognized that this new language would allow a building to continue to existas is, even if not in compliance with the edition of NFPA 101 that applies with NFPA 101A, but thisprovision does require AHJ permission. If this language opens Pandora's box, however, it might best torevise this text during the second draft meeting. Note: the committee statement should have includedthe rationale from the two public inputs (PI 48 & 51) that prompted the committee to make this changeas the two public inputs did provide examples of why this change was made.



This new section of NFPA 101A totally disregards the intended purpose of the FSES. Section 1.3.2states "Each of these systems is recognized by the Life Safety Code, in its Annex A, as a method thatcan be used to assist the authority having jurisdiction in determining equivalent compliance withvarious chapters of the Code." This evaluation method has been put forth from its beginning as amethod of determining equivalent compliance with a specific edition of NFPA 101. Section 1.3.1specifies that edition. This new section permits an existing occupancy that is non-compliant with NFPA101 and is documented to NOT have an equivalent level of safety as determined by using theappropriate edition of NFPA 101A, to be considered acceptable based on a prior edition of NFPA 101.The only reason that the development of NFPA 101A follows the development of NFPA 101by a year isso that the parameters and values within NFPA 101A accurately reflect the changes that been made toNFPA 101. This assures a proper evaluation of a facility as to whether or not an equivalent level of lifesafety exists based on a specific edition of NFPA 101. This proposal essentially disregards theadditional safeguards incorporated in more recent editions of NFPA 101. These additional safeguardshave been determined to be essential for inclusion in NFPA 101 through the NFPA’s standardsdevelopment process. This new code section now turns the proper use of NFPA 101A upside downand permits the continued use of an FSES that demonstrated equivalent life safety with a prior editionof NFPA 101 before these new safeguards were included. This is a wholesale disregard for the purposeof NFPA 101A.

Edwards, Michael L.

I understand a building owner's position that once a fire/life safety plan is approved it should beallowed to continue as approved; however, NFPA 101A must reflect the requirements of NFPA 101. IfNFPA 101 adds retroactive provisions to existing occupancy chapters, NFPA 101A must reflect those

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retroactive provision, or it is not an Alternate/Equal Approach. Complying with a previous FSESindicates an alternative method of compliance with a previous edition of NFPA 101, not necessarily theedition in effect. If compliance with a previous FSES is deemed appropriate for a facility by the AHJand other stakeholders, it can be handled through the Chapter 1 provisions of NFPA 101.

Koffel, William E.

Public Input 51 appears to have been submitted on behalf of the long term care industry due tochanges between the 2000 and 2012 Editions of NFPA 101. More recent editions of NFPA 101 requirethat existing long term care facilities be protected with automatic sprinkler systems and as such, themandatory values in NFPA 101A have been revised to reflect the new requirement. An FSES preparedusing the 2001 Edition of NFPA 101A should not be used to demonstrate "equivalency" to the 2012Edition of NFPA 101. In fact, the language proposed states that equivalency might not be achieved buta "reasonable" level of safety might be provided. NFPA 101A is referenced in NFPA 101 as a means ofdemonstrating equivalency which is not necessarily the same as a previously determined reasonablelevel of safety. As such, this First Revision needs to be evaluated by the Life Safety CorrelatingCommittee as it seems to be inconsistent with the intent of references within NFPA 101 to NFPA101A. It is recognized that NFPA 101 may from time to time change the required level of protection orsafety. When it does, the FSES needs to be revised to reflect the same change as required by NFPA101. The reference to 4.6.5 of NFPA 101 does not justify the change. That paragraph allows the AHJ tomodify the Code when deemed appropriate. If the AHJ uses 4.6.5, the FSES is not necessary. As afirm we completed several FSES evaluations for long term care facilities between the publication of theNPRM and the Final Rule adopting the 2012 Edition. In each instance the facility was advised thatwhile equivalency was determined based upon the 2000 Edition of NFPA 101, the FSES would notresult in equivalency to the 2012 Edition. This issue has been well known for several years and shouldnot be the basis for such a philosophical change in the use of NFPA 101A, especially since theproposed change goes well beyond existing long term care facilities. Any existing FSES could beaccepted for any newer edition of NFPA 101 based upon this language. It should also be noted that thelanguage would permit one to demonstrate equivalency to the 2012 Edition of NFPA 101 even if theexisting long term care facility was not protected with an automatic sprinkler system. This is due to thefact that the previous FSES would have used mandatory values as determined at a time when sprinklerprotection was not required by NFPA 101. If this language in included in the First Revision of NFPA101A, I would support the Public Input that proposed to withdraw NFPA 101A if it were submitted as aPublic Comment.

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A.1.3.5 The intent of this criterion is to allow previously approved FSESs, which demonstrated compliance with previous editions of NFPA 101, to be continued in use without re-evaluation subject to approval of the AHJ. Where modification of the facility would be impractical in the judgment of the AHJ (e.g., construction type issues), a previous edition of the FSES in NFPA 101A could be utilized to demonstrate that a reasonable degree of safety is provided. Subject to the approval of the AHJ, this could apply to existing buildings, including spaces involving renovation, modification, or reconstruction. See 4.6.5 of NFPA 101 for additional information regarding modifications of requirements for existing buildings.

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First Revision No. 24NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 2.2 ]

2.2 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 2019 edition.

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-FamilyDwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2013 2019 edition.

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise ResidentialOccupancies, 2013 2019 edition.

NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 2019 edition.

NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 2018edition.

NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 2018 edition.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 2018 edition.

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2012 2017 edition.

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution ofTextile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and CeilingInterior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 2015 edition.

NFPA 551, Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments, 2013 2016 edition.

NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2015 2018 edition.

NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 20th edition.

NFPA SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering , 4th edition.


Submitter Full Name: Gregory HarringtonOrganization: National Fire Protection AssocStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Aug 29 14:58:34 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Referenced publication updates.Response Message:

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Ballot Results



Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.


Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Humble, Jonathan

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.


Elvove, Joshua W.

Concur with Mr. Koffel. Note: this first revision was created after the committee met and thus was notvetted by the committee.

Koffel, William E.

NFPA 101A has special permission to reference editions of NFPA codes and standards other than themost recent. Since NFPA 101A is intended to demonstrate equivalency to a specific edition of NFPA101, the documents references in Chapter 2 should be consistent with the editions referenced in the2018 Edition of NFPA 101.

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2.3.1 ASTM Publications.

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, www.astm.org.

ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials,2013 2015b .

ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials,2012a 2016 .



Committee Statement

Committee Statement: Referenced publication updates.Response Message:


Ballot Results




Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E. of 101



Biller, Justin B.


Crowley, Michael A.

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2.3.2 SFPE Publications.

Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, SFPE, 9711 Washington Blvd.,Suite 620E 380 , Bethesda Gaithersburg , MD 20814 20878 .

SFPE Engineering Guide to Fire Risk Assessment.

SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering , 5th edition, 2016.



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2.3.3 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096, www.ul.com.

ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008,Revised revised 2010 2013 .



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2.4 References for Extracts in Advisory Sections.

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2018 edition.

NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2015 edition.



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There is a need to correlate this with FR24 by modifying the edition date of NFPA 5000 from 2015 to2018.

Koffel, William E.

Why was NFPA 5000 not updated to the 2018 Edition?

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First Revision No. 22NFPA 101A2016 [ New Section after 3.3 ]

3.3.1 Modification.

The reconfiguration of any space; the addition or elimination of any door or window; theaddition or elimination of load-bearing elements; the reconfiguration or extension of anysystem; or the installation of any additional equipment. [ 101, 2018]

3.3.2 Reconstruction.

The reconfiguration of a space that affects an exit or a corridor shared by more than oneoccupant space; or the reconfiguration of a space such that the rehabilitation work area is notpermitted to be occupied because existing means of egress and fire protection systems, ortheir equivalent, are not in place or continuously maintained. [ 101, 2018]

3.3.3 Renovation.

The replacement-in-kind, strengthening, or upgrading of building elements, materials,equipment, or fixtures that does not result in a reconfiguration of the building spaces within. [101, 2018]



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The FR extracts selected definitions from NFPA 101 to NFPA 101A. However, it is notedthat 101A provides a general reference to Section 3.3 of 101 for all other general definitions.The inclusion of these selected definitions should be reconsidered at the public commentstage.

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Concur with Mr. Larrimer. Note: this first revision was created after the committee met and thus wasnot vetted by the committee.

Larrimer, Peter A.

There appears to be no reason to select these few definitions from NFPA 101 when NFPA 101Aalready references all definitions in Chapter 3 of NFPA 101.

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First Revision No. 7NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 4.3.2.1 ]

4.3.2.1

A story that is not subdivided by horizontal exits or smoke barriers is considered a singlezone.



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CommitteeStatement:

The statement is identical existing in fire/smoke/zone definition stated in section 4.3.1.It is recommended to be deleted to avoid repetition.

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Most health care facilities have repetitive arrangements so that a complete picture can bedeveloped by evaluating typical zones until all combinations are evaluated. The zones selectedshould include the following:

(1) Each type of patient zone having a different type of mobility, density, or attendant ratio, asspecified in Worksheet 4.7.2

(2) Each zone that represents a significantly different type of construction, finish, or protectionsystem

(3) Zones containing special medical treatment or support activities (e.g., operating suites,intensive care units, laboratories)

(4) Zones not involving housing, treatment, or customary access for four or more inpatientssimultaneously who are incapable of self-preservation; such zones should be evaluated asfollows:

(a) Any zone, whether or not used for patient egress, shall be permitted to be evaluatedon the same basis as a patient use zone. In such case cases , the value of factor F inWorksheet 4.7.3 shall be assigned the value of factor L (“Zone Location”) fromWorksheet 4.7.2. In such cases, Safety Parameter 10, “Emergency MovementRoutes,” from Worksheet 4.7.6 shall be graded “deficient” if the exit capacity is lessthan that prescribed for the actual occupancy of the space and “<2 routes” if less than75 percent of the prescribed exit capacity is present.

(b) If the zone is separated by 2-hour fire-rated construction from all patient use zones,( including any members that bear the load of a patient use zone) , and if anycommunicating openings through the 2-hour fire-rated construction are protected by 11∕2-hour fire protection–rated fire doors, the zone shall be permitted to be excluded fromevaluation. In such case cases , that space shall conform with the portion of the LifeSafety Code appropriate to its use. In addition, appropriate charges under SafetyParameter 8, “Hazardous Areas,” in Worksheet 4.7.6 shall be charged against otherzones in the facility.

(c) Evaluation of any unoccupied story or stories located above the highest floor used forhealth care occupancy is not required, provided each such unoccupied story meets theconstruction requirements of 18.1.6 ( of NFPA 101) for new buildings or 19.1.6 ( ofNFPA 101) for existing buildings, or if each unoccupied story is protected byautomatic sprinklers.

(5) Patient sleeping rooms or suites exceeding 1000 ft2 (92.9 m2) of floor area should beevaluated as follows:

(a) If the room or suite has a single exit access door, it should be evaluated as a singledead-end zone.

(b) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 5000 ft2 (460 m2)limitation of 19.2.5.7.2.3(A) ( of NFPA 101) should be evaluated as a separate zonethat is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5 from Worksheet 4.7.6 should be scoredas 0 for this zone.

(c) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 7500 ft2 (700 m2)limitation of 18.2.5.7.2.3(B) or 19.2.5.7.2.3(B) ( of NFPA 101) should be evaluated asa separate zone that is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5 from Worksheet 4.7.6should be scored as 0 for this zone.

(d) A patient sleeping room or suite of sleeping rooms exceeding the 10,000 ft2 (930 m2)limitation of 18.2.5.7.2.3(C) or 19.2.5.7.2.3(C) ( of NFPA 101) should be evaluated asa separate zone that is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5 from Worksheet 4.7.6should be scored as 0 for this zone.

(6) Patient care nonsleeping rooms or suites exceeding 2500 ft2 (230 m2) of floor area shouldbe evaluated as follows:

(a) If the room or suite has a single exit access door, it should be evaluated as a singledead-end zone.

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(b) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the10,000 ft2 (930 m2) limitation of 19.2.5.7.3.2 ( of NFPA 101) should be evaluated as aseparate zone that is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5 from Worksheet 4.7.6should be scored as 0 for this zone.

(c) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the12,500 ft2 (1160 m2) limitation of 18.2.5.7.3.2(A) or 19.2.5.7.3.2(A) ( of NFPA 101)should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5from Worksheet 4.7.6 should be scored as 0 for this zone.

(d) A patient care nonsleeping room or suite of nonsleeping rooms exceeding the15,000 ft2 (1390 m2) limitation of 18.2.5.7.3.2(B) or 19.2.5.7.3.2(B) ( of NFPA 101)should be evaluated as a separate zone that is not a suite. Safety parameters 4 and 5from Worksheet 4.7.6 should be scored as 0 for this zone.



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CommitteeStatement:

The FR adds guidance on the evaluation of oversized suites as recommended by the FireProtection Research Foundation report, "Validation of the Fire Safety Evaluation System(FSES) in the 2013 Edition of NFPA 101A, FPRF Final Report."

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(Oversized) Suites need to be addressed, but this change may cause more issues than it correctsand thus should be rejected until the committee can come up with better language (hopefully) during thesecond draft meeting.

Koffel, William E.

The proposed changes to how oversized suites are addressed does not make sense. If corridor wallsand doors are evaluated as smoke resistive, what parameter value is evaluated as less than codecomplying to address the fact that the suite is larger than permitted by NFPA 101. This approach wouldallow any oversized suite, provided it was not greater than 150 ft. in length, to pass the FSES withoutany compensating feature unless another condition (such as hazardous areas) also was not incompliance with NFPA 101.

Larrimer, Peter A.

The change directs the user of the FSES to evaluate an oversized suite or room as other than a suiteand automatically assigns a value of (0) for Safety Parameters 4 and 5 on worksheet 4.7.6. However,this scoring would effectively equate to having a suite with corridor walls with doors in the corridorwalls that resist the passage of smoke when it is very likely that the space inside the suite doesn’thave corridor walls nor corridor doors that resist the passage of smoke. It is hard to understand how wecan arbitrarily score Safety Parameters 4 and 5 as zero when the suite size exceeds the maximumallowed in NFPA 101 and evaluate the suite as if it had code compliant corridors. In that scenario, if theoversized suite had two ways out, which is a requirement of NFPA 101, it doesn’t appear that the suitewould have any deficiencies that provide a bad safety parameter score on Worksheet 4.7.6 and alloversized suites zones evaluated in this manner would likely pass the FSES. In addition, a suite isrequired to be separated from an actual healthcare corridor by a wall and door that meets the rules forcorridors even if there are no corridor requirements within the suite. This doesn’t appear to beaddressed. While the existing verbiage might not be clear on how to address suites, more guidancethan what has been provided in this first revision seems to be needed. Maybe the FSES should not bepermitted to be used to address suite deficiencies.

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4.5.3.2 Story Factor.

The measured zone’s location shall be considered to be on the first story if the story has directaccess to the exterior at or within less than one-half story height above or below grade. If abuilding is on a sloping grade, each story that has such exterior access shall be considered asa first story for the purpose of measuring fire zones on those stories. The measured zone shallbe considered to be on the second to third story range and the fourth to sixth story range, basedon the height of the zone above the nearest at-grade story. The zone shall be considered to beabove the sixth story if it is more than six stories above the nearest at-grade story. The riskfactor value for zones in basements is the same as for zones at or above the seventh story.The problems involved in emergency internal access, in fire fighting and rescue, and in theinability to make external attack in basements are approximately equivalent to those in theupper stories of buildings.



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There is no need to specify the type of zone (fire, smoke, or fire/smoke). The term'zone' is used in the first sentence.

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4.6.2 Interior Finish (Corridor and Exits).

The classification wall and ceiling of interior finish materials shall be in accordance withSection 10.2 (NFPA 101). The flame-spread classification shall be based on the mostcombustible surface after deleting trim. No allowance is made in the safety parameter valuesfor interior finish materials that fail to be classified as a minimum of Class C. It is notanticipated that such materials will be used in health care facilities. In the rare case that suchhigh flame-spread interior finish materials are involved, an individual fire hazard assessmentoutside the capability of this evaluation system will be required. Interior wall and ceiling finishmaterials tested in accordance with NFPA 265 or NFPA 286, as permitted by Section 10.2(NFPA 101), and meeting the criteria established in Section 10.2 (NFPA 101) for those teststandards, shall be scored as Class A interior finish materials (flame spread ≤25). Newlyinstalled textile wall and ceiling coverings and expanded vinyl wall and ceiling coveringmaterials shall comply with 10.2.4 ( NFPA 101 ).



Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This was an issue identified in the Validation of the Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES)in the 2013 Edition of NFPA 101A FPRF Final Report . This type of wall and ceilingcovering was not addressed in the NFPA 101 change that limited the use of these types ofClass A interior finish in non sprinkler protected facilities. The FR also incorporates therecommendation of PI-23.

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If a textile wall covering or expanded vinyl wall covering is not in compliance with NFPA 101, how is itto be evaluated? No guidance is given unless it is the intent of this change to say that the FSES shallnot be used in such instances. Furthermore, since this refers to text in Chapter 10 of NFPA 101, whywere similar changes not proposed to other chapters in NFPA 101A?

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4.6.6.3

Since Because dead-end corridors and single emergency movement routes (see 4.6.10) eachconfine the occupants of a fire zone to a single means of egress, the effect of these twofactors on the parameter value is not cumulative. As indicated by Note b to Worksheet 4.7.6,the parameter value for dead-end corridors is to be 0 instead of either −2, −4, or −6 in thespecial case where a value of −8 is assessed under 4.6.10 for single emergency movementroutes.



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First Revision No. 10NFPA 101A2016 [ New Section after 4.6.7.3 ]

4.6.7.4

Unenclosed vertical openings shall be considered enclosed if they are in accordance with18.3.1 or 19.3.1 ( NFPA 101 ).



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CommitteeStatement:

The FR captures the vertical opening protection criteria permitted for health careoccupancies, in addition to those specified in PI-4.

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If a Code complying atrium exists in the building the proposed language advises me to score theparameter as enclosed. As such, I would probably score it as enclosed with " < 1 hr". If that atrium isin a 4 story building, that could easily result in achieving a value that is less than the mandatory value(since the mandatory value would be based on 2 hrs.). A better approach would be to say that thosealternative vertical openings are not to be evaluated using the FSES provided they comply with theCode. Also, why was similar language not added to other chapters in NFPA 101A?

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First Revision No. 11-NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 4.6.8.1 ]

4.6.8.1

In assessing the parameter value for hazardous areas, only one value shall be chosen. It shallbe the most severe value corresponding to the deficiencies present. A double deficiency canexist only where the hazard is severe and the space is not sprinkler protected. Doubleprotection consists of both a fire-rated enclosure and automatic sprinkler protection of thehazardous area. If both of these protections are lacking in a severe hazardous location, thedouble deficiency value shall be chosen. If double deficiencies exist both within the zone andoutside the zone, the higher lesser value (i.e., −11) for the condition inside the zone shall bechosen. The values are not cumulative, regardless of how many hazardous areas are present.Table 4.6.8.1 provides a matrix to be used to determine degree of deficiency to be assessed.

Table 4.6.8.1 Hazardous Areas Deficiencies

Hazard

Protection Severe Not SevereNone Double SingleFire resistance–rated enclosures Single NoneAutomatic sprinklers and smoke partitions Single NoneAutomatic sprinklers and fire resistance–rated enclosures None None



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4.6.12.2 Corridor Only.

Smoke detectors are installed throughout the corridors of the zone involved in accordance withSection 9.6 ( NFPA 101 ) .



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Subsection 4.6.12 states that smoke detectors must be installed in accordance withSection 9.6 (NFPA 101). The additional reference in 4.6.12.2 is unnecessary.

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4.7 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire/Smoke Zones.

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The worksheets for evaluating fire/smoke zones use a 10-step process found in Figure 4.7.

Figure 4.7 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire/Smoke Zones.

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4.7.1 Step 1 — Complete the Cover Sheet Using Worksheet 4.7.1.

See Figure 4.7.

4.7.2 Step 2 — Determine Occupancy Risk Parameter Factors Using Worksheet 4.7.2.

For each risk parameter in Worksheet 4.7.2, select and circle the appropriate risk factor value.Choose only one value for each of the five risk parameters.

4.7.3 Step 3 — Compute Occupancy Risk Factor F Using Worksheet 4.7.3.

The following steps should be taken:

(1) Transfer the circled risk factor values from Worksheet 4.7.2 to the corresponding blocks inWorksheet 4.7.3.

(2) Compute occupancy risk factor F by multiplying the risk factor values as indicated inWorksheet 4.7.3.

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4.7.4 Step 4 — Compute Adjusted Occupancy Risk Factor R Using Worksheet 4.7.4 orWorksheet 4.7.5.


(1) If building is classified as “new,” use Worksheet 4.7.4. If building is classified as “existing,”use Worksheet 4.7.5.

(2) Transfer the value of F from Worksheet 4.7.3 to Worksheet 4.7.4 or Worksheet 4.7.5, asappropriate. Calculate R.

(3) Transfer R to the block labeled R in Worksheet 4.7.9.

4.7.5 Step 5 — Determine Safety Parameter Values Using Worksheet 4.7.6.

Select and circle the safety value for each safety parameter in Worksheet 4.7.6 that bestdescribes the conditions in the zone. Choose only one value for each of the 13 parameters. Iftwo or more values appear to apply, choose the one with the lowest point value.

4.7.6 Step 6 — Compute Individual Safety Evaluations Using Worksheet 4.7.7.


(1) Transfer each of the 13 circled safety parameter values from Worksheet 4.7.6 to everyavailable block in the line with the corresponding safety parameter in Worksheet 4.7.7. ForSafety Parameter 13, the value entered in the “People Movement Safety” column isrecorded in Worksheet 4.7.7 as one-half the corresponding value circled in Worksheet4.7.6.

(2) Add each of the four columns, keeping in mind that any negative numbers need to bededucted.

(3) Transfer the resulting total values for S1, S2, S3, and S4 to the corresponding blocks inWorksheet 4.7.9.

4.7.7 Step 7 — Determine Mandatory Safety Requirements Values Using Worksheet 4.7.8A,4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C as Appropriate.


(1) Using the classification of the building (i.e., new or existing) and the story where the zoneis located, circle the appropriate value in each of the three columns in Worksheet 4.7.8A,4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C.

(2) Transfer the three circled values from Worksheet 4.7.8A, 4.7.8B, or 4.7.8C to the blocksmarked Sa, Sb, and Sc in Worksheet 4.7.9.

(3) The mandatory safety requirements values for basements are based on the distance of thebasement level from the closest level of discharge. (See also 4.6.1.2 and 4.6.1.3.)

4.7.8 Step 8 — Determine Zone Fire Safety Equivalency Using Worksheet 4.7.9.


(1) Perform the subtractions indicated in Worksheet 4.7.9. Enter the differences in theappropriate answer blocks.

(2) For each row, check “yes” if the value in the answer block is zero (0) or greater. Check “no”if the value in the answer block is a negative number.

4.7.9 Step 9 — Evaluate Other Considerations Not Previously Addressed Using Worksheet4.7.10.

The equivalency covered by Worksheets 4.7.2 through 4.7.9 includes the majority of theconsiderations covered by the Life Safety Code. Some considerations are not evaluated by thismethod and must be considered separately. These additional considerations are covered inWorksheet 4.7.10, Facility Fire Safety Requirements Worksheet. Complete one copy of thisseparate worksheet for each facility.

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4.7.10 Step 10 — Determine Equivalency Conclusion.

Conclude whether the level of life safety is at least equivalent to that prescribed by the LifeSafety Code using Worksheet 4.7.11, Conclusions. Worksheet 4.7.11 combines the zone firesafety equivalency evaluation of Worksheet 4.7.9 and the additional considerations ofWorksheet 4.7.10.

Supplemental Information

File Name Description101A_FR-20_Attachment.pdf Fig. 4.7 revisions



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First Revision No. 13NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 5.4.2.1.2 ]

5.4.2.1.2 Step 2 — Determine the Level of Hazard.

A hazardous area is classed as severe if it is an area requiring both automatic sprinklerprotection and fire-rated enclosure per 22.3.2.1 (and ,22.3.2.3, 22.3.5.2) or , 23.3.2.1, or23.3.5.2 (NFPA 101).



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The FR includes all references which state that both automatic sprinkler protectionand a fire-rated enclosure are mandatory.

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7.1 Introduction General .

7.1.1

This chapter is part of an NFPA guide and, therefore, is not mandatory. The term shall in thischapter is used to indicate that if the provisions of the chapter are applied, the proceduresmandated are to be followed to ensure the effectiveness of the evaluation system.

7.1.2

Chapter 33 (NFPA 101) defines three levels of evacuation capability for residents (with staffassistance): prompt, slow, and impractical. Chapter 33 (NFPA 101) also prescribes the firesafety protection requirements for each level of evacuation capability. This chapter describes aprocedure for determining whether a combination of fire safety features in a board and carefacility provides a level of safety equivalent to that provided by explicit conformance toChapters 32 and 33 (NFPA 101). The definition of evacuation capability is given in Section 3.3(NFPA 101), and one procedure for determining evacuation capability is presented in Chapter 6of this document.

7.1.3

Subsystems are provided as follows:

(1) Section 7.2 — Evaluating the fire safety protection in a small facility

(2) Section 7.4 — Evaluating the fire safety protection in a large facility

(3) Section 7.6 — Evaluating the suitability of an apartment building to house a board and careoccupancy



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First Revision No. 15NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. 7.5 [Excluding any Sub

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A large facility normally is one that has a capacity for more than 16 residents. For each suchfacility to be evaluated, the seven-step process in Figure 7.5 should be followed whenevaluating fire safety.

Figure 7.5 Worksheets for Evaluating Fire Safety in a Large Facility.

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CommitteeStatement:

The TC reaffirms the action taken by TIA Log No. 1166, which revised Worksheet 7.5.4.A.It is noted this FR shows no change because the TIA was incorporated into NFPA 101A.

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8.1.1


8.1.2

The Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) is a measuring system. It compares the level ofsafety provided by an arrangement of safeguards that differ from those specified in NFPA 101to the level of safety provided in a building that conforms exactly with the details of the Code.

8.1.3

This chapter is provided to assist in completion of Figure 8.6, Worksheets for Evaluating FireSafety in Business Occupancies. The step-by-step instructions for completion appear in thetext of Section 8.6. This chapter provides expanded discussion and definition of the variousitems in the worksheet to assist the user when questions of definitions or interpretation arise.The chapter is organized to follow the format of the worksheet progressively.



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Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.


Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Elvove, Joshua W.

Humble, Jonathan

Koffel, William E.

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.

of 101





9.1.1


9.1.2

The Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) is a measuring system. It compares the level ofsafety provided by an arrangement of safeguards that differ from those specified in NFPA 101to the level of safety provided in a building that conforms exactly with the details of the Code.

9.1.3

This Fire Safety Evaluation System FSES is designed and intended to be used for evaluatingeducational occupancies (as defined in NFPA 101 as applying through the 12th grade). It is notdesigned or intended to be used for evaluating day care occupancies, assembly occupancies,or other non-educational noneducational occupancy uses of educational facilities. Neither is itdesigned or intended to be used for evaluating educational occupancies located in high-risebuildings.



Committee Statement



Ballot Results




of 101



Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.


Crowley, Michael A.

Edwards, Michael L.

Elvove, Joshua W.

Humble, Jonathan

Koffel, William E.

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.

of 101



First Revision No. 27NFPA 101A2016 [ Section No. B.1.1 ]

B.1.1 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2015 2018 edition.



Committee Statement


Ballot Results




Not Returned

Kowalenko, Henry

Morris, Scott P.


Affirmative All

Beebe, Chad E.

Biller, Justin B.


Crowley, Michael A.

of 101



Edwards, Michael L.

Elvove, Joshua W.

Humble, Jonathan

Koffel, William E.

Larrimer, Peter A.


Versteeg, Joseph H.

of 101

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