4. Review and Approval of NFPA 302 First Draft Meeting Minutes (8/28/12), see page 5. Attachment: NFPA 302 First Draft Meeting Minutes

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1 NFPA Technical Committee on Motor Craft (MOR-AAA) NFPA 302 Second Draft Web-meeting/Teleconference Agenda 21 August :00 PM (EDT) to 4:00 PM (EDT) 1. Call to order by Chair John McDevitt at 1:00 PM. (EDT). 2. Chairman s Remarks. John McDevitt. 3. Self-introduction of Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, see page 2. Attachment: Committee Roster Technical Committee on Motor Craft 4. Review and Approval of NFPA 302 First Draft Meeting Minutes (8/28/12), see page 5. Attachment: NFPA 302 First Draft Meeting Minutes 5. Staff Liaison discussion of Second Draft meeting procedures, See Power Point, see page 8. Attachment: NFPA 302 Second Draft Meeting Power Point 6. NFPA 302 Public Comments, see page 47. Attachments: Memo - Review of Public Comments for the Second Revision of NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft Public Comment for NFPA Act on NFPA 302 Committee Input from First Draft Meeting (CI-31, CI-32 and CI-57), see page 65. Attachments: Memo - Review of Committee Input for the Second Revision of NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft Committee Input for NFPA Manual of Style Equations in NFPA Documents, see page 86. Attachment: Memo - Second Revision Recommendation - Manual of Style Equations in NFPA Documents 9. Second Draft Balloting Information - refer to Second Draft Power Point, page Other Business. 11. Adjournment. Page 1 of 87

2 Address List No Phone Motor Craft 08/01/2013 Lawrence Russell MOR-AAA John J. McDevitt Chair 440 Hampshire Road Drexel Hill, PA C 4/17/2002 MOR-AAA John Adey Secretary American Boat & Yacht Council 613 Third Street, Suite 10 Annapolis, MD M 10/23/2003 MOR-AAA Larry Akins Principal Fireboy Systems O-379 Lake Michigan Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI M 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Walter Barker Principal Fire Safe Services, LLC N1012 County Road 557 Menominee, MI M 8/9/2011 MOR-AAA J. Emmett Bevins Principal Amerex Corporation 7595 Gadsden Highway PO Box 81 Trussville, AL Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association M 4/15/2004 MOR-AAA Christopher J. Bloom Principal CJB Fire Consultants 2654 East Gregory Road PO Box 2611 White City, OR SE 03/07/2013 MOR-AAA David L. Bowman Principal Bowman Global Enterprise Group 6572 SE 173rd Court Ocklawaha, FL SE 3/1/2011 MOR-AAA Philip J. Cappel Principal US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety (CG-54223) nd Street, SW Washington, DC Alternate: Eric Johnson E 1/17/1997 MOR-AAA Russell Chiasson Principal Trident Marine Consultants, Inc Des Roselieres, #1 Brossard, QC J4X 2Y4 Canada I 1/1/1985 MOR-AAA William A. Colavecchio Principal UL LLC 12 Laboratory Drive PO Box Research Triangle Park, NC RT 7/20/2000 MOR-AAA James Cote Principal Cote Marine LLC 8733 NW 19th Drive Coral Springs, FL SE 03/07/2013 MOR-AAA Joseph A. Derie Principal SW Passage Marine Surveys 1205 SE 57th Avenue Portland, OR National Association of Marine Surveyors, Inc. I 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Paul V. Fleury Principal Marine Services 5880 Roach Ridge Earlysville, VA Alternate: Sarkis Keuleyan IM 7/16/2003 MOR-AAA Charles Fort Principal Boat U.S. 880 South Pickett Street Alexandria, VA C 7/23/2008 MOR-AAA Page 2 of 87 1

3 Address List No Phone Motor Craft 08/01/2013 Lawrence Russell MOR-AAA E. C. Game Principal E. C. Game Engineering 1616 Savannah Drive Asheboro, NC SE 1/1/1987 MOR-AAA Casey O. Housley Principal Armstrong Teasdale LLP 2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 2000 Kansas City, MO SE 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Alan Ross Hugenot Principal Alan Ross Hugenot, Inc. 425 Burnett Avenue San Francisco, CA IM 8/9/2011 MOR-AAA David J. LeBlanc Principal Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products 1467 Elmwood Avenue Cranston, RI M 1/14/2005 MOR-AAA Kim I. MacCartney Principal Ace Recreational Marine Insurance Marine Advisory Services 309 Fairway Lane Yorktown, VA I 1/1/1985 MOR-AAA David McFarlin Principal Travelers Insurance Company PO Box 1808 Manchester, CT I 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Larry Montgomery Principal Montgomery Maritime Survey, Inc. PO Box 185 Port Townsend, WA SE 1/14/2005 MOR-AAA Robert E. Newsome Principal National Marine Manufacturers Association 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2050 Chicago, IL M 08/09/2012 MOR-AAA Raymond J. Of Principal Raymond Of Associates 2472 Grand Avenue Bellmore, NY SE 10/4/2001 MOR-AAA Donald B. Pray Principal Donald B. Pray Marine Surveyor 9750 Fiddler s Green Circle Rotonda West, FL SE 1/1/1992 MOR-AAA Michael Taylor Principal Taylor Marine Services Inc. 167 Still River Road Harvard, MA SE 1/1/1995 MOR-AAA Kenneth J. Weinbrecht Principal Ocean-Bay Marine Services, Inc. PO Box 668 Yaphank, NY Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors I 4/1/1994 MOR-AAA Robert Yates Principal Rhems Volunteer Fire Department 305 Forest Oaks Drive New Bern, NC U 03/07/2013 MOR-AAA Eric Johnson Alternate US Coast Guard 2100 Second Street, SW Washington, DC Principal: Philip J. Cappel E 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Page 3 of 87 2

4 Address List No Phone Motor Craft 08/01/2013 Lawrence Russell MOR-AAA Sarkis Keuleyan Alternate Seatec Marine Systems 4900 Bears Bluff Rd. Wadmalaw Island, SC Principal: Paul V. Fleury IM 10/29/2012 MOR-AAA Lawrence Russell Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /6/2005 MOR-AAA Page 4 of 87 3

5 NFPA Technical Committee on Motor Craft (MOR-AAA) NFPA 302 FIRST DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, Massachusetts 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:06 AM (EDT) on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 by the Technical Committee Chair, John J. McDevitt at NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA. The purpose of the meeting was to consider and act on public input for the First Draft Report for NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft. 2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests. The Chairman made opening remarks, welcomed the Committee members and provided a safety briefing. The Chair recognized the work of past-chairman, Charlie Game as well as the following members present for their participation on the Technical Committee for Motor Craft: Kim MacCartney 27 years Ken Weinbrecht 18 years Michael Taylor 17 years Philip Cappel 15 years The passing of Member Emeritus, Robert Loeser and his contribution to the Committee was noted. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT NAME John J. McDevitt, Chair Lawrence Russell, Staff Liaison Philip J. Cappel, Principal Alan Ross Hugenot, Principal Kim I. MacCartney, Principal Robert E. Newsome, Principal Michael Taylor, Principal Kenneth J. Weinbrecht, Principal COMPANY National Fire Protection Company US Coast Guard/Office of Boating Safety Alan Ross Hugenot Inc. Ace Recreational Marine Insurance National Marine Manufacturers, Assoc. Taylor Marine Services, Inc. Ocean-Bay Marine Services, Inc. Rep: Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors MOR-AAA FIRST DRAFT Meeting Minutes / Page 1 Page 5 of 87

6 GUESTS NAME Guy R. Colonna Dave McFarlin Ed Sherman COMPANY NFPA Travelers Insurance American Boat & Yacht Council TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT PRESENT NAME COMPANY John Adey, Secretary American Boat & Yacht Council Inc. J. Emmett Bevins, Principal Amerex Corporation Russell Chiasson, Principal Trident Marine Consultants, Inc. William Colavecchio, Principal UL LLC Paul Fleury, Principal Marine Services Charles Fort, Principal Boat U.S. E.C. Game, Principal E.C. Game Engineering Gilles R. Gareau, Principal Marine Safety Ralph E. Lambrecht, Principal Independent Marine Engineer David J. LeBlanc, Principal Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products Larry Montgomery, Principal Montgomery Maritime Survey, Inc. Raymond J. Of, Principal Raymond Of Associates Donald B. Pray, Principal Donald B. Pray Marine Surveyor 3. New Process. NFPA Division Manager, Guy Colonna addressed the members of the committee and guests, thanking them for their contributions to the NFPA Standards Development Process and explained the new engineered process for the revision of NFPA Codes and Standards. A copy of the Re-Engineering Process Training Session booklet was distributed to each member and guest. 4. Staff Liaison Report. Mr. Russell presented the applicable NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects, the Annual 2014 revision cycle and the Document Information page for NFPA 302 to the meeting participants. The meeting agenda was reviewed. There was a brief discussion concerning the Fire Protection Research Foundation. Mr. Russell explained the project the Foundation supported concerning fire protection for rack stowage of boats. The Chair reported that he has submitted proposals for research and analysis of engine room fire detection and suppression on boats. 5. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes. The minutes of the October 22, 2008 Report on Comments teleconference were unanimously approved as issued. 6. NFPA 302 First Draft Preparation (formerly ROP). The Committee acted on twenty-four (24) Public Inputs. Forty-eight (48) First Revisions were created by the MOR-AAA FIRST DRAFT Meeting Minutes / Page 2 Page 6 of 87

7 Committee. The Committee also generated three (3) Committee Inputs. Details of these actions can be found in the First Draft Report for NFPA The staff liaison explained the balloting procedures that occur following the First Draft meeting. 8. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at16:00 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, August 28, MOR-AAA FIRST DRAFT Meeting Minutes / Page 3 Page 7 of 87

8 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Welcome TC on Motor Craft 21 August 2013 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Web-meeting Teleconference 7/31/2013 Page 8 of 87

9 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Members, please verify/update your contact information. (See the roster provided with your agenda.) Use of recording devices or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this or any NFPA meeting is not permitted 7/31/2013 Page 9 of 87

10 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Guests 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. Other participation is granted at the discretion of the Chair. 7/31/2013 Page 10 of 87

11 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Members categorized in ANY interest category who have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to a specific issue or issues that are to be addressed d by a TC/CC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on any Public Input, Comment, or other matter relating to those issues throughout the process. 7/31/2013 Page 11 of 87

12 NFPA Second Draft Meeting General Procedures Follow Robert s Rules of Order. Discussion requires a motion. 7/31/2013 Page 12 of 87

13 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Motions for Ending Debate Previous Question or Call the Question Not in order when another has the floor Requires a second This motion is not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate A 2/3 affirmative vote will immediately close debate and return to the original motion on the floor. Less then 2/3 will allow debate to continue. 7/31/2013 Page 13 of 87

14 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Committee member actions: Member addresses the chair. Receives recognition from the chair. Introduces the motion. Another member seconds the motion. 7/31/2013 Page 14 of 87

15 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Committee chair actions: States the motion. Calls for discussion. i Ensures all issues have been heard. Takes the vote. Announces the result of the vote. 7/31/2013 Page 15 of 87

16 Committee on Motor Craft 27 Members (2 Alternates) as of 7/31/13: Consumer: 2 Members (7%) Enforcer: 1 Member (4%) 1 Alternate Insurance: 5 Members (19%) Installer/Maintainer: 2 Members (7%) 1 Alternate Manufacturer: 6 Members (22%) Research & Testing: 1 Member (4%) Special Expert: 9 Members (33%) User: 1 Members (4%) Labor: 0 Members (0%) If you do not have an alternate please recruit someone. Application is on the Document Information Page. 7/31/2013 Page 16 of 87

17 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Timeline Comment Stage (Second Draft): Public Comment Closing Date: 05/03/13 Second Draft Meeting TODAY Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: 11/29/13 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: 01/03/14 Tech Session Preparation: NITMAM Closing Date: 02/07/14 NITMAM /CAM Posting Date: 04/04/14 NFPA Annual Meeting: 06/09-12/14 in Las Vegas, NV Standards Council Issuance: Issuance of Consent Documents: 05/09/14 Issuance of Documents with CAM: 08/14/14 7/31/2013 Page 17 of 87

18 NFPA Second Draft Meeting New Process What s New? New Term Changes in Terms: Old Term Input Stage ROPStage Public Input First Draft Meeting Committee Input Committee Statement (CS) First Revision (FR) First Draft Report Proposal ROP Meeting Trial Balloon (or later, FR that fails ballot) Committee Statement Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal ROP First Draft ROP Draft 7/31/2013 Page 18 of 87

19 NFPA Second Draft Meeting New Process What s New? New Term Comment Stage Public Comment Second Draft Meeting Committee Comment Second Revision Second Draft Report Second Draft Changes in Terms: Old Term ROC Stage Public Comment ROC Meeting Comment that Failed Ballot (Second Revision that failed ballot) Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment ROC ROC Draft 7/31/2013 Page 19 of 87

20 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Technical Committee Actions: Resolving Public Comments Committee Action and Committee Statement Creating Second Revisions 7/31/2013 Page 20 of 87

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22 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Resolving Public Comments (See Regs ) Committee develops a Committee Action Accept Reject but See Related Second Revision Reject Reject but Hold 7/31/2013 Page 22 of 87

23 Accept the Comment Action: The Technical Committee takes this Action when it decides to accept the text proposed in the Public Comment exactly as submitted. Result: The Public Comment is marked as Accept, and the proposed text is incorporated into one or more Second Revisions. Page 23 of 87

24 Reject the Comment, but See Related Second Revision. i Original comment is revised with additions and/or deletions. Action: The Technical Committee takes this Action when it agrees with the concept of the Public Comment in whole or in part but has developed related text in one or more Second Revisions that is different from the text in the Public Comment. Result: The Public Comment is marked as Reject But See and, a reference is provided to the related Second Revision(s). Page 24 of 87

25 Reject the Comment. Action: The Technical Committee takes this Action when it disagrees with the proposed changes in the Public Comment. Result: The Public Comment is marked as Reject, j and no Second Revision is developed. Page 25 of 87

26 Reject But Hold the Comment. Action: The Technical Committee takes this Action when it decides to reject the Public Comment, but hold it for processing as a Public Input for the next Revision Cycle in accordance with Result: The Comment is marked as Reject j t But Hold, and no Second Revision is developed. Page 26 of 87

27 Criteria for Hold ( ) The Comment introduces a concept that has not had public review by being included in a related Input or First Revision as shown in the First Draft. The Comment changes the text from the First Draft to the point that the Technical Committee would have to restudy the text of the First Draft. The Comment proposes p something that could not be properly handled within the timeframe for processing the Second Draft. Page 27 of 87

28 Basis for Reject But Hold ( ) 44832) 4832) The Committee may consider any relevant factors including but not limited to: the extent to which the Public Comment proposes a change that is new or substantial, the complexity of the issues raised, and whether sufficient debate and public review has taken place. Page 28 of 87

29 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Committee Statements Committee i must clearly l indicate reasons for not accepting the recommendation and/or point to a relevant Second Revision All Public Comments Actions must have a Committee Statement Must include a valid technical reason No vague references to intent Explain how the submitter s substantiation is inadequate Neither PC Action nor Committee Statements get balloted 7/31/2013 Page 29 of 87

30 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Create a Second Revision (SR) Committee wants to make a change (to add, delete or modify) the First Draft. Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) substantiating the change. Each SR gets balloted 7/31/2013 Page 30 of 87

31 NFPA Second Draft Meeting No new material after the Public Input Stage since it hasn t had the benefit of public review. What constitutes new material is decided by the TC or Correlating Committee. Adding new material at this Comments stage could successfully be challenged through appeal to the NFPA Standards Council 7/31/2013 Page 31 of 87

32 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Formal voting Voting during meeting is used to establish a sense of agreement (simple majority) Secured by letter ballot (2/3 agreement) Only the results of the formal ballot determine the official position of the committee on the Second Draft 7/31/2013 Page 32 of 87

33 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Ballots are on the Second Revisions (SR) ONLY Public Comments and Committee Statements not balloted Reference materials are available - Second Draft, Public Comments, First Draft Report Ballot form allows you to vote: Affirmative on all SR Affirmative on all SR with exceptions specifically noted Ballot form provides a column for affirmative with comment Note: This box only needs to be checked if there is an accompanying comment. Reject or abstain requires a reason. 7/31/2013 Page 33 of 87

34 NFPA Second Draft Meeting Initial ballot Circulation of negatives and comments Members may change votes during circulation Second Revision that fails letter ballot shall be designated as a Committee Comment (in the 2 nd Draft Report), marked as Reject and deleted d from the Second Draft. 7/31/2013 Page 34 of 87

35 Electronic Balloting Ballots will be an online format Alternates t are strongly encouraged to return ballots Ballot session will time out after 90 minutes Use submit to save your work 7/31/2013 Page 35 of 87

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37 Electronic Balloting Select either Affirmative on All or Affirmative with Exception(s) 7/31/2013 Page 37 of 87

38 Electronic Balloting Choosing AFFIRMATIVE ON ALL Use See FR/SR - # link to review all First/Second Revisions Use Edit election to change individual votes or to modify vote after submitting ballot. 7/31/2013 Page 38 of 87

39 Electronic Balloting Choosing AFFIRMATIVE WITH EXCEPTION(S) Make selection: Affirmative with Comment, Negative, or Abstain No selection made-defaults to affirmative Must include comment on each vote. Page 39 of 87

40 Electronic Balloting To complete ballot click Participant Consent and Submit Return and edit any votes before ballot due date. 7/31/2013 Page 40 of 87

41 TC Struggles with an Issue TC needs data on a new technology or emerging issue Two opposing views on an issue with no real data Data presented is not trusted by committee Code Fund Lends a Hand TC rep and/or staff liaison submits a Code Fund Request Requests are reviewed by a Panel and chosen based on need / feasibility Research Project Carried Out Funding for project is provided by the Code Fund and/or industry sponsors Project is completed and data is available to TC 7/31/2013 Page 41 of 87

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43 Legal Activities Disapproved by the Courts Packing meetings Hiding g commercial interest throwing the committees out of balance No final decision-making authority to unbalanced Task Groups; include all interested parties. Hiding scientific or technical information from committees 7/31/2013 Page 43 of 87

44 Doc Info Pages Document Information Next Edition Technical Committee Document scope Current/Previous Edition information Issued TIAs, FIs and Errata Archived revision information Standard Council Decisions Articles and Reports Read only document Submit Public Input/Comments via Electronic Submission System. Meetings and Ballots ROP/ROC or First Draft Report and Second Draft Report NITMAM and Standard Council Decisions Private TC info Ballot circulations, informational ballots and other committee info Committee name, responsibility and scope Staff liaison Committee list Private committee contact information Current committee documents in PDF format Committees seeking members and committee online application 7/31/2013 Page 44 of 87

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46 NFPA thanks you for all of your hard work and dedication as Committee Members! 7/31/2013 Page 46 of 87

47 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Motor Craft (MOR AAA) Lawrence B. Russell, Staff Liaison DATE: 31 July 2013 SUBJECT: Review of Public Comments for the Second Revision of NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft The First Draft for NFPA 302 received 16 Public Comments. Three comments are linked to First Revisions (PC 2, PC 7 and PC 8) and require action by the Committee. Thirteen comments submitted by Committee members (12 from James Cote and 1 form Joseph Derie) are new material a rookie mistake perhaps. As a reminder, in accordance with the Regulations Governing Committee Projects public comments must be related to material that has received public review either through the submission of Public Input, Committee Input, or Correlating Input or through the First Revisions. There are thirteen (13) Public Comments that appear to introduce new material. As per the Regulations ( ) the Technical Committee should Reject but Hold any Public Comment that introduces new material or that has not had adequate public review. The table below summarizes the public comments received for NFPA 302. Public Comment Number Refers to Input Number Applicable Section of NFPA 302 NFPA Staff Comment 8 PI Committee needs to take action on this comment. 7 PI Committee needs to take action on this comment. 4 None New Material. I recommend the Committee Reject but Hold in accordance with Regulations Governing Committee Projects (d). The reason is the comment introduces a concept that has not had public review by being included in a related Input or First Revision as shown in the First Draft (ref (a)). If submitter is passionate for this change to the document then he can file a NITMAM with the Standards Council. This recommendation follows a discussion I had with the Standards Council Secretary on 5/14/13. 5 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 6 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 11 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 9 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 10 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 12 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. Page 47 of 87

48 Public Comment Number Refers to Input Number Applicable Section of NFPA 302 NFPA Staff Comment 13 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 14 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 15 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 16 None There is no proposed text within this comment. The submitter wants input from the committee on three phase shore power systems. NFPA Staff recommends the Committee develop a task group to investigate the issue and then recommend action to be taken by the Committee at the next revision cycle or for a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) as appropriate. If a task group is created then, members of the NFPA 303 (Boatyards & Marinas) Committee should be included. [The NFPA 303 is in the Annual 2015 cycle. The Committee will have a First Draft Meeting before 12/13/13.] 3 None 11.1 New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 1 None New Material. Same as for Comment #4. 2 PI 8 Chap 13 Title Committee needs to take action on this comment. Please review the public comments to help expedite the committee action at the teleconference. Page 48 of 87

49 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 8-NFPA [ Section No ] ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM A463/A463M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process,2010. ASTM A653/A653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy- Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process, ASTM B96/B96M, Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels, ASTM B122/B122 M, Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, ASTM B127, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N05500) Plate, Sheet, and Strip, ASTM B152/B152 M, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar, ASTM D471, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids, ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment standard date update Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 19:31:03 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, Marcelo Hirschler, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Marcelo Hirschler, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 49 of 87 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

50 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 7-NFPA [ Section No ] Return to previous definition and add extract reference * Ventilation. The changing of air within a compartment by natural or powered mechanical means [69]. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment As a representative of the GOT Committee, I can report that the GOT committee is against the change made by the proposal. The GOT Committee's work has been to create general and consistent definitions of the same term throughout the NFPA system of documents. At present there are 10 definitions of "Ventilation." Prior to the ROP change made to 302, the definition of "Ventilation" in NFPA 302 matched the definition of "Ventilation" used in 1925 and 69, and also the first sentence of the one used in 402; it was a generic definition suitable as the overall NFPA definition. The change of the word, "mechanical" to "powered" makes the definition used in 302 completely unique and that would be going in the wrong direction for the Glossary of Terms, as recommended by the NFPA Standards Council. GOT recommends that NFPA 302 retains the existing definition or add a qualifier, such as for the purposes of pleasure and commercial motorcraft. Otherwise it is best if NFPA 302 extracts its definition from an existing document and NFPA 69 is a widely used. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Susan Desrocher Organization: [ Not Specified ] Affilliation: Glossary of Terms Committee member Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Sun Apr 21 11:16:31 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, Susan Desrocher, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Susan Desrocher, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 50 of 87 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

51 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 4-NFPA [ Section No ] Grounded Systems. If one side of a two-wire dc system is connected to ground, it shall be the negative side, and the system shall be polarized at a single location only The polarizing conductor or connection shall be capable of carrying full fault current of the dc system. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment does not specify the minimum ampacity rating for the grounding conductor nor does it prohibit multiple grounding points for a negative conductor [bonding systems, grounding systems, or metal hulls could then act as parallel paths for negative return currents] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 15 21:18:59 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 51 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

52 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 5-NFPA [ Section No ] The negative When connected as a negative ground system, the negative terminal of the battery and the negative side of the electrical power distribution system shall be connected to the engine negative terminal or its bus, unless permitted otherwise by Isolated ground battery systems shall be permitted only if a simple to operate ground fault detection system is installed in a readily accessible location with clearly labeled instructions, and all disconnect switches and overcurrent protection devices employ two pole common trip mechanisms. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Numerous European and Asian builders employ isolated ground battery systems [a.k.a. floating ground systems]. These systems are safe when properly installed and monitored. In fact, properly maintained isolated ground systems are more reliable than negative ground systems. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 15 21:41:11 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 52 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

53 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 6-NFPA [ Section No ] Terminal connectors of the ring and captive spade type shall be the same nominal size as the stud. Locking hardware shall be used wherever practical. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Vibration can result in loose and overheated connections. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 15 22:02:34 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 53 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

54 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 11-NFPA [ Section No ] A grounded neutral system shall be required unless otherwise permitted by unless a ground fault detection system is installed and all switches, circuit breakers, etc. are common trip devices that simultaneously disconnect the neutral conductor with the ungrounded conductors. The ground fault detection system shall be simple to operate and installed in a commonly used area. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Isolated ground systems can be safely installed and are very popular in some parts of the world. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 21:54:09 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 54 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

55 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 9-NFPA [ Section No ] Individual circuits shall not be capable of being energized by more than one source of electrical power at a time except as specified in , and each shore power inlet or generator shall be a separate source of electrical power Paralleling of AC power sources shall be permitted if appropriate and failsafe synchronization, real power sharing,reactive power sharing, and reverse power protection equipment is installed. This equipment and its installation shall meet the approval of the power source equipment and switchboard manufacturers. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Paralleling power sources is common place in the marine industry today. NFPA should participate in the regulation of this practice. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 21:37:53 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 55 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

56 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 10-NFPA [ Section No ] The transfer from one power source circuit to another shall be made by a means that opens all currentcarrying conductors, including neutrals, before closing the alternate source circuit, and that prevents arc over between sources. Note: Neutral conductors need not be switched if shore power transformers are installed [i.e. dockside neutral is not brought on board to the switchboard] and all power source neutrals are connected together and to ground at a single point as described in Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment There is no need to switch the neutral conductors if all power source neutrals are interconnected and grounded in the switchboard. If shore power is used then transformers must be installed Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 21:48:37 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 56 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

57 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 12-NFPA [ Section No ] If the conductor is connected directly to the battery terminal alternating current power source output terminals, and where it is not practical to locate overcurrent protection at the source of power, conductors shall be provided with overcurrent protection no more than 72 in. (183 cm) from the battery terminal output terminals. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This section refers to AC power not batteries Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 21:58:57 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature of 16 Page 57 of 87 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

58 National Fire Protection Association Report 0 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM Public Comment No. 13-NFPA [ New Section after ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT Battery Charger Grounding Conductors Type your content here...the battery charger alternating current input circuit grounding conductor will likely not be rated to safely carry the DC fault current if a battery positive conductor faults to the battery charger chassis. Therefore, a DC grounding conductor of adequate size should be installed between the battery charger chassis and the battery negative grounding point. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment A fire hazard exists without the DC grounding conductor Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 22:02:42 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 58 of 87

59 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 14-NFPA [ Section No ] Solderless crimp-on connectors shall be attached with the type of crimping tools designed for the connector used and connectors shall be sized to match the wire to which they are attached. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment I have often seen incorrectly sized terminals crimped on wires such as terminals on #16 conductors or #6 conductors jammed into a #8 terminal. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 22:10:20 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 59 of 87 1 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

60 National Fire Protection Association Report Public Comment No. 15-NFPA [ Section No ] Receptacles shall be installed in locations normally not subject to rain, spray, or flooding, or shall be protected as follows: (1) Weatherproof if subject installed on a weather deck, installed in a machinery space, or subject to rain or spray (2) Watertight if subject to flooding Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Machinery spaces are house numerous pumps and hoses. Also, "subject to" is a vague term. What if the receptacle is under cover? Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 22:14:48 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 60 of 87 2 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM

61 National Fire Protection Association Report 3 of 16 7/31/2013 5:43 PM Public Comment No. 16-NFPA [ New Section after ] TITLE OF NEW CONTENT Three Phase Shore Power Systems Type your content here... Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NFPA recognizes three phase distribution but not three phase shore power. I have not provided detail on new section as I would like input from the committee first. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: James Cote Organization: Cote Marine LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 02 22:22:44 EDT 2013 Copyright Assignment I, James Cote, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am James Cote, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 61 of 87