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National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.

1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: NFPA Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems Colleen Kelly, Administrator Technical Projects DATE: June 4, 2015 SUBJ: NFPA 72 (SIG-FUN) Proposed TIA No PRELIMINARY FINAL TC BALLOT RESULTS According to 5.5(a) in the NFPA Regs, the final results show this TIA HAS NOT achieved the ¾ majority vote needed on both Question 1 (Technical Merit) and Question 2 (Emergency Nature). 30 Eligible to Vote 5 Not Returned (Clary, Frable, Goodyear, Norton, Troyanski) Technical Merit: Emergency Nature: 1 Abstentions (Egesdal) 1 Abstentions (Nash) 11 Agree 7 Agree (Koffel) 13 Disagree (Berezowski, Bonifas, Decker, Ditaranto, Farr, Gruner, Jacobs, Kapis, Koffel McNamara, Mundy, Jr., Sanedrin, Warner,) 17 Disagree (Abner, Berezowski, Bonifas, Decker, DiTaranto, Egesdal, Farr, Gauvin, Gruner, Jacobs, Kapis, Kessler, Jr., Leber, McNamara, Mundy, Jr., Warner, Sanedrin) There are two criteria necessary to pass ballot [(1) simple majority (2) affirmative ¾ vote]. Both questions must to pass ballot in order to recommend that the Standards Council issues this TIA. (1) In all cases, an affirmative vote of at least a simple majority of the total membership eligible to vote is required. [30 eligible 2 = = (16)] (2) The number of affirmative votes needed to satisfy the ¾ requirement is rounded up #. (30 eligible to vote - 5 not returned - 1 abstentions = = 18) An appeal relating to a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment shall be filed no later than 5 days after the notice of the Technical Committee TIA ballot results are published in accordance with (c) and In the case that a Correlating Committee is also being balloted, appeals need to filed 5 days after the notice of the Correlating Committee TIA ballot results are published. Final ballot comments are attached for your review. Ballots received from alternate members are not included, unless the ballot from the principal member was not received. Attachment

2 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A X AGREE DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE DISAGREE* X ABSTAIN* I doubt the emergency nature of the proposed TIA even though it has the potential of a public benefit that would lessen a known hazard. It fundamentally came about due to the difficulty the technical committee had to get the work done in the normal revision cycle. While I sympathized with the TC and appreciate the work of the task group, the workaround using TIAs could subvert the revision process if it becomes common. I would think that the professionals handling the maintenance of the systems should catch most of the inadequate batteries. If so, the probability of the problem is small. Signature Louis Nash Name (Please Print) 25 May 2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

3 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* The extent of the proposed changes is excessive for a TIA. In addition, I was unable to find some of the defined terms in the TIA language or existing NFPA 72 language. Lastly, while informational some of the proposed Annex note appears better suited as Handbook language. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. X AGREE DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Based upon the characterization of the position of SIG-TMS in the document, I will concur that the issue is of an emergency nature. Signature William Koffel Name (Please Print) May 19, 2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park

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5 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A X AGREE DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* The addition of the proposed definitions and unenforceable Annex material does not meet the criteria as listed in Section 5.4 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. James Abner Digitally signed by James Abner DN: cn=james Abner, o=artesia Fire Department, ou=fire Marshal, =jabner@artesianm.gov, c=us Date: :35:35-06'00' Signature _James Abner Name (Please Print) Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

12 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE DISAGREE* X ABSTAIN* This is the type of change best handled when discussed by committee. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* _This change should be discussed during a committee meeting. There does not seem to be an overwhelming reason for a TIA do not see this as an emergency. S. E. Egesdal Signature Sanford Egesdal Name (Please Print) 5/18/2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park

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17 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A X AGREE DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Although I agree in principle with the technical merits of this proposal, this TIA adds substantial new material that has not had the benefit and scrutiny of a public review. The existing requirements have been in the code for many cycles and the submitter has not provided any mention or evidence of battery failures that have occurred as a result of the current testing requirements. Since there is no urgency or reported evidence of any negative occurrences associated with the current code requirements, due to the significant level of changes being proposed, the proposals in the TIA should be given the benefit of the full process and public review. A quick search on the internet identifies some potential concerns with this proposal (ref: Testing.pdf ). Concerns such as what are the additional cost associated with implementing the additional testing being proposed, what is the reasonableness of accurately implementing these procedures in the field, etc., require the benefit of a full public review prior to implementation. Daniel J Gauvin Signature Daniel J Gauvin Name (Please Print) 5/14/15 Date

18 Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

19 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* _Proposed reference in would be appropriate if these standards remain as added text in the body. I was unable to view the referenced standard without purchase, to determine its relevance per NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of standards section and were the subject of Public Comment 169 in Second Draft meetings. This Comment was rejected and substantiation provided. While the technical merits may be appropriate as referenced for (2), the battery calculations should be simplified as much as possible for calculation design purposes and included in the main text if possible. Public Comment 169 substantiation noted that The battery terminology referenced is used inconsistently and may agree with through 3 changes however this should be during a normal cycle and not necessarily an emergency nature just for change in terminology since both battery and cell are used interchangeably. Section indicates an appropriate reference however I do not consider this change emergency and should be reviewed in the normal First and Second Draft cycle. While some of the technical detail for A is appropriate not all may be and some of the existing A could still be valid. This annex is change is not emergency and should be reviewed in the normal First and Second Draft cycle. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* There is a level of technical merit in the TIA, however there was no evidence of the potential risk to consider this an emergency other than the batteries will not be within specification at lower temperatures. It may be a risk if the batteries do not last 5 minutes at these temperatures. If the batteries would last 23.5 hours vs. the calculated 24 hours this is not an emergency.

20 Signature Kimberly A. Gruner Name (Please Print) 5/24/2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

21 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TBNTATIVE INTERIM AMBNDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHI\I-ICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3;3.338.r; Delete ;Addnew (2);AddanewA.lA'6'7'2'l(2);Revise10'6'10'2'l;10'6'10'2'2; ; ; A AGREE X fitsacrge* ABSTAIN* EXPLAIIATION OF VOTE - Please type or print your comments: i believe that this rnafter shouiel he subject t* the gtandarcl rclisi*n pr{icess and shc,}uld be tiiseussrtl im a fuli c*rnmittee rneeting oil fhe next revision erc!e. Question 2:Iagree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X T}T5AGR[f'* ABSTAIN* E)GLANATION OF VOTE - Please type or print your comments: *An explanation must accompany a disagreement or abstaining position' t' i beliere th:l this mr*trer shrr:lri be sub.iect tfi the standarri revision i]r&eess anci should bt discrisg*ti in a frnll,e6rynaif fee fneetiilg *n the nexf revision c1'cle. /,, { Lt / \.1t (' ")? )/ 'J Name: Se*tt Jac*'tts Date: hia-r li;" ltl i 5 Please return the ballot on or before May 26,2015 at l1:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Proj ect Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA02l69 FAX: (617) ckeib'ili.:nina.*rg

22 TECIINICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATTVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alurm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECIINICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new ; Add a new A ; Revise ; ; ; ; A ,1.1; A ; Add new IEEE Stqndards Association publications to Annex H.1.2, Other Publications. Insert as new H andrenumber existingannex H through H as H through H AGREE X DISAGRT]E* ARSTAIN* I belier.e that this mattcr shoulcl he subject to the stantlard revision proeess and should be eliscussed in a full cr,rmmittee meeting on the nexf revision cvcle. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATIIRE. AGREE X IIISAL;RIIE* ABSTAIN* I Lrelieve that this nratter should lre sub.iect to the standard revision discussed in a full./ committee rneeting cn the next revision cvcle. -/ // n ;f,,"' Ir process and should he Name: Scott Jacobs Date: l\4ar l{i Please return the ballot on or before May 26,2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kellv Project Administrator NFPA I Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelh'r.8 nfna.org

24 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A X AGREE DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* There has been no change in the technology of batteries since NFPA 72 was issued in 2013 to support the fact this is an emergency (the changes occurred before the standard was released). It is just poor timing of the standard releases. Signature Walter J. Kessler, Jr. Name (Please Print) 05/19/2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

26 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-PRS LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections and AGREE x DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Existing code is more than adequate when it comes to batteries. Replacements are required every few years, temperature range meets NRTL requirements, safety factor is sufficent. Placing batteries in parallel defeats most supervison of the cells. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE x DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* The manufacturers published instructions on battery testing are sufficent. Control equipment is tested by a NRTL to meet the battery requirements Signature Jack McNamara Name (Please Print) May 20, 2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

27 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* There is no adequate justification for replacing the existing requirements currently in the standard. No situation have arisen wherein inadequate testing has resulted in faulty system performance due to testing not measuring up to requirements. The proposer has not supported a positional change necessitating change. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Since no technical change appears to be indicated and there do not appear to be any faulty situations then no emergency nature seems apparent. Signature James M Mundy, Jr. Name (Please Print) 23 May 2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

28 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* The subject has technical merits, but has errors that should be reviewed and edited during a normal change cycle. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE _X DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* Not aware of any field issues that support the emergency nature of this subject. Signature _Allan P. Sanedrin Name (Please Print) _6/3/15 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

29 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SIG-FUN LETTER BALLOT PROPOSED TENTATIVE INTERIM AMENDMENT LOG NO National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Question 1: I agree with the TECHNICAL MERITS of the Proposed TIA sections 2.3.3; ; Delete ; Add new (2); Add a new A (2); Revise ; ; ; ; A AGREE x DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* The submitter is not merely moving the definition to , the definition is being changed. A Task Group worked many hours on definitions to assure correlation with other NFPA codes and standards. Any proposed changes should be reviewed in the same way. The proposed definition includes an example or such as statement which may not conform to the Manual of Style. Question 2: I agree that the subject is of an EMERGENCY NATURE. AGREE x DISAGREE* ABSTAIN* In my opinion, the submitter is trying to circumvent the process with this TIA. The proposed changes are not of an emergency nature. The IEEE document sited was published in 2010, it is not new. The Code is a minimum requirement (see 1.2.3) and therefore does not prevent a specifying engineer from requiring batteries to be sized with a greater than 20% safety margin. Signature Todd W. Warner Name (Please Print) May 12, 2015 Date Please return the ballot on or before May 26, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern. PLEASE RETURN TO: Colleen Kelly Project Administrator NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA FAX: (617) ckelly@nfpa.org

MEMORANDUM. SUBJ: NFPA 72 Proposed TIA No FINAL CC BALLOT RESULTS

MEMORANDUM. SUBJ: NFPA 72 Proposed TIA No FINAL CC BALLOT RESULTS National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: NFPA Correlating Committee on Signaling Systems for