AGENDA. NFPA Correlating Committee on Safety to Life (SAF-AAC) NFPA 101 Second Draft Meeting. November 17, NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA

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1 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 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: 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. Page 1 of 101

2 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 Page 2 of 101

3 Address List No Phone Safety to Life 10/31/2016 Gregory E. Harrington SAF-AAC William E. Koffel Chair Koffel Associates, Inc Centre Park Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD Alternate: Sharon S. Gilyeat SE 1/1/1992 SAF-AAC Gregory E. Harrington Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting) National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /3/2016 SAF-AAC Kenneth E. Bush Principal Maryland State Fire Marshals Office 301 Bay Street, Lower Level Easton, MD E 4/17/1998 SAF-AAC Stanley C. Harbuck Principal School of Building Inspection PO Box 1643 Salt Lake City, UT American Public Health Association Alternate: Jake Pauls C 11/2/2006 SAF-AAC Howard Hopper Principal UL LLC Benicia Street Fremont, CA Alternate: Robert J. James RT 1/15/1999 SAF-AAC Stephen Hrustich Principal Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services 408 Hurricane Shoals Road Lawrenceville, GA International Association of Fire Chiefs Alternate: Dale L. Lyman U 08/11/2014 SAF-AAC Jeffrey M. Hugo Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc West Borton Road Essexville, MI Alternate: Robert Upson M 7/26/2007 SAF-AAC J. Edmund Kalie, Jr. Principal Prince George's County Government 9200 Basil Court, Suite 307 Largo, MD E 7/17/1998 SAF-AAC James R. Quiter Principal Arup 560 Mission Street, Floor 7 San Francisco, CA SE 1/1/1992 SAF-AAC Rodger Reiswig Principal Tyco/SimplexGrinnell 3640 Haddington Court Apopka, FL National Electrical Manufacturers Association Alternate: Maria B. Marks M 07/29/2013 SAF-AAC Ronald C. Reynolds Principal Virginia State Fire Marshal s Office 1005 Technology Park Drive Glen Allen, VA International Fire Marshals Association E 10/29/2012 SAF-AAC Eric R. Rosenbaum Principal JENSEN HUGHES 3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817 Baltimore, MD American Health Care Association U 03/07/2013 SAF-AAC Page 3 of 101 1

4 Address List No Phone Safety to Life 10/31/2016 Gregory E. Harrington SAF-AAC Sharon S. Gilyeat Alternate Koffel Associates, Inc Centre Park Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD Principal: William E. Koffel SE 10/20/2010 SAF-AAC Robert J. James Alternate UL LLC 750 Anthony Trail Northbrook, IL Principal: Howard Hopper RT 10/23/2013 SAF-AAC Dale L. Lyman Alternate Greeley Fire Department th Street, Suite 100 Greeley, CO International Association of Fire Chiefs Principal: Stephen Hrustich U 08/11/2014 SAF-AAC Maria B. Marks Alternate Siemens Industry, Inc Spruell Drive Kensington, MD National Electrical Manufacturers Association Principal: Rodger Reiswig M 08/17/2015 SAF-AAC Jake Pauls Alternate Jake Pauls Consulting Services 255 Glenlake Avenue, Suite 2207 Toronto, ON M6P 1G2 Canada American Public Health Association Principal: Stanley C. Harbuck C 10/4/2001 SAF-AAC Robert Upson Alternate National Fire Sprinkler Association 40 Jon Barrett Road Patterson, NY Principal: Jeffrey M. Hugo M 10/28/2014 SAF-AAC Chad E. Beebe Nonvoting Member ASHE - AHA PO Box 5756 Lacey, WA TC on Board & Care Facilities E 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC Wayne G. Chip Carson Nonvoting Member Carson Associates, Inc. 35 Horner Street, Suite 120 Warrenton, VA TC on Fundamentals SE 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC David S. Collins Nonvoting Member The Preview Group, Inc. 632 Race Street Cincinnati, OH TC on Means of Egress SE 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC John F. Devlin Nonvoting Member Jensen Hughes/AON Fire Protection Engineering 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220 Greenbelt, MD TC on Fire Protection Features SE 3/5/2012 SAF-AAC Victor L. Dubrowski SE 08/11/2014 Nonvoting Member SAF-AAC Code Consultants, Inc Woodland Parkway St. Louis, MO TC on Educational & Day-Care Randy Gaw Nonvoting Member 3 Glenmoriston Avenue Kanata, ON K2L 2S3 Canada TC on Detention & Correctional SE 08/11/2014 SAF-AAC Joseph M. Jardin C 3/4/2009 Nonvoting Member SAF-AAC Fire Department City of New York 16 Dexter Court Hauppauge, NY TC on Building Service & Fire Protection Equipment Page 4 of 101 2

5 Address List No Phone Safety to Life 10/31/2016 Gregory E. Harrington SAF-AAC David P. Klein Nonvoting Member US Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 800 Mail Code: (10NA8) Washington, DC TC on Health Care U 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC James K. Lathrop Nonvoting Member Koffel Associates, Inc. 81 Pennsylvania Avenue Niantic, CT TC on Residential SE 1/12/2000 SAF-AAC Wayne D. Moore Nonvoting Member JENSEN HUGHES 117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 1002 Warwick, RI Signaling Systems Correlating Committee SE 7/26/2007 SAF-AAC Amy J. Murdock Nonvoting Member Code Consultants, Inc Woodland Parkway, Suite 300 St. Louis, MO TC on Mercantile & Business SE 08/11/2014 SAF-AAC Henry Paszczuk Nonvoting Member Connecticut Department of Public Safety 102 Jeffrey Lane Berlin, CT TC on Interior Finish & Contents E 08/05/2009 SAF-AAC Jeffrey S. Tubbs Nonvoting Member Arup 955 Massachusetts Avenue Suite 402 Cambridge, MA TC on Assembly SE 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC Joseph H. Versteeg Nonvoting Member Versteeg Associates 86 University Drive Torrington, CT TC on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety E 3/4/2009 SAF-AAC Carl D. Wren Nonvoting Member City of Austin Development Services Department One Texas Center, Suite Barton Springs Road Austin, TX TC on Industrial, Storage, & Miscellaneous E 3/5/2012 SAF-AAC Gregory E. Harrington Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /3/2016 SAF-AAC Page 5 of 101 3

6 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 Nonvoting members participated: NAME William Koffel, Chair Kenneth Bush, Principal Stanley Harbuck, Principal Howard Hopper, Principal Jeffrey Hugo, Principal J. Edmund Kalie, Jr., Principal James Quiter, Principal Ronald Reynolds, Principal Eric Rosenbaum, Principal Maria Marks, Alternate to R. Reiswig Jake Pauls, Alternate to S. Harbuck Robert Upson, Alternate to J. Hugo David Collins, Non-Voting Member Victor Dubrowski, Non-Voting Member Randy Gaw, Non-Voting Member David Klein, Non-Voting Member COMPANY Koffel Associates Maryland State Fire Marshals Office School of Building Inspection Rep.: American Public Health Association UL LLC National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. Arup Virginia State Fire Marshals Office Rep.: International Fire Marshals Association JENSEN HUGHES Rep.: American Health Care Association Siemens Industry, Inc. Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Jake Pauls Consulting Services Rep.: American Public Health Association National Fire Sprinkler Association The Preview Group, Inc. Rep.: TC on Means of Egress Code Consultants, Inc. Rep.: TC on Educational & Day-Care Rep.: TC on Detention & Correctional US Department of Veterans Affairs Page 6 of 101

7 James Lathrop, Non-Voting Member Henry Paszczuk, Non-Voting Member Jeffrey Tubbs, Non-Voting Member Shane Clary, Alt. to Non-Voting Member W. Moore Rep.: TC on Health Care Koffel Associates, Inc. Rep.: TC on Residential Connecticut Department of Public Safety Rep.: TC on Interior Finish & Contents Arup Rep.: TC on Assembly 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 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 GUESTS NAME Kristin Bigda Kelly Carey Ron Coté Dan Finnegan Gregory Harrington Jonathan Humble Jack Keays Michael Kruszelnicki Robert Solomon Tracy Vecchiarelli Terry Victor Leon Vinci Jerry Wooldridge COMPANY National Fire Protection Association National Fire Protection Association National Fire Protection Association Siemens National Fire Protection Association American Iron and Steel Institute Vortex Fire Consulting Correctional Service of Canada National Fire Protection Association National Fire Protection Association Tyco/SimplexGrinnell Health Promotion Consultants Reedy Creek Improvement District Page 7 of 101

8 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 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 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 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 ( ) 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 Page 8 of 101

9 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, Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 pm. Page 9 of 101

10 NFPA 101 SECOND DRAFT GRAB BARS CHAPTER (TC) 7 Means of Egress (SAF-MEA) NFPA 101 SD TEXT * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers General Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, new bathtubs, bathtubshower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by * 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 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with through All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated 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 , or shall be provided as an external vertical pole in accordance with * 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 * 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. Page 10 of 101

11 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 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a diagonal grab bar in accordance with or horizontal grab bar in accordance with shall be provided on the back wall * 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 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 * Grab Bar Details Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm) Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of in. (38 mm) minimum Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code. 12 New Assembly (SAF-AXM) 13 Existing Assembly Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Page 11 of 101

12 (SAF-AXM) 14 New Educational (SAF-END) 15 Existing Educational (SAF-END) 16 New Day Care (SAF-END) 17 Existing Day-Care (SAF-END) 18 New Health Care (SAF-HEA) 19 Existing Health Care (SAF-HEA) 20 New Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 21 Existing Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 22 New Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 23 Existing Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 24 One- and Two-Family Dwellings (SAF-RES) Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers General New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by * 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 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with through All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated * Vertical Grab Bar or Pole. Page 12 of 101

13 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 , or shall be provided as a vertical pole in accordance with For showers, either a vertical grab bar that is usable by a person stepping into and out of the shower enclosure in accordance with , or a vertical pole in accordance with , shall be provided * Bathtub End Wall Vertical Grab Bars. End wall vertical grab bars for bathtubs 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 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 Shower Grab Bars. Vertical grab bars for showers shall comply with all of the following: 1. Vertical grab bars shall have a length of not less than 24 in. (610 mm). 2. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 36 in. (914 mm) and 39 in. (991 mm) above the finished floor, measured to the lower end * 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 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 or horizontal grab bar in accordance with shall be provided on the back wall * 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). Page 13 of 101

14 26 Lodging or Rooming Houses (SAF-RES) 2. Diagonal grab bars shall be located so the higher end is closest to the control end wall. 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 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. 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 * Grab Bar Details Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm) Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of in. (38 mm) minimum Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers General New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers shall be provided with grab bars unless otherwise permitted by * 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 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with through All dimensions shall be measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated * 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 , or shall be provided as a vertical pole in accordance with For showers, either a vertical Page 14 of 101

15 grab bar that is usable by a person stepping into and out of the shower enclosure in accordance with , or a vertical pole in accordance with , shall be provided * Bathtub End Wall Vertical Grab Bars. End wall vertical grab bars for bathtubs 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 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 Shower Grab Bars. Vertical grab bars for showers shall comply with all of the following: 1. Vertical grab bars shall have a length of not less than 24 in. (610 mm). 2. Vertical grab bars shall be located between 36 in. (914 mm) and 39 in. (991 mm) above the finished floor, measured to the lower end * 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 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 or horizontal grab bar in accordance with shall be provided on the back wall * 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. Higher ends of diagonal grab bars shall be located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall. Page 15 of 101

16 28 New Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 29 Existing Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 30 New Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 31 Existing Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 32 New Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 33 Existing Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 36 New Mercantile (SAF-MER) 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 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. 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 * Grab Bar Details Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm) Where attached to a wall, grab bars shall provide a clearance for hand grasp of in. (38 mm) minimum Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. Page 16 of 101

17 37 Existing Mercantile (SAF-MER) 38 New Business (SAF-MER) 39 Existing Business (SAF-MER) 40 Industrial (SAF-IND) 42 Storage (SAF-IND) Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of The provisions of shall not apply to display bathtubs, bathtubshower combinations, or showers Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers Where bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers are present, grab bars shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of The provisions of shall not apply to display bathtubs, bathtubshower combinations, or showers Newly installed bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and nonemergency showers shall be provided with grab bars in accordance with the provisions of Newly installed bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and nonemergency showers shall be provided with grab bars in accordance with the provisions of Page 17 of 101

18 NFPA 101 SECOND DRAFT DOOR LOCKING TO PREVENT UNWANTED ENTRY CHAPTER (TC) 7 Means of Egress (SAF-MEA) 12 New Assembly (SAF-AXM) 13 Existing Assembly (SAF-AXM) 14 New Educational (SAF-END) 15 Existing Educational NFPA 101 SD TEXT Two releasing operations shall be permitted for educational occupancy classroom doors secured against unwanted entry in accordance with the provisions of Chapter * 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 The emergency action plan, required by , 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 * Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Page 18 of 101

19 (SAF-END) 16 New Day Care (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: 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 two releasing operations. 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 does 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 The emergency action plan, required by , 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 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. Page 19 of 101

20 17 Existing Day-Care (SAF-END) 18 New Health Care (SAF-HEA) 19 Existing Health Care (SAF-HEA) 20 New Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 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 The emergency action plan, required by , 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 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 two releasing operations. 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 The emergency action plan, required by , 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 Page 20 of 101

21 21 Existing Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 22 New Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 23 Existing Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 24 One- and Two-Family Dwellings (SAF-RES) 26 Lodging or Rooming Houses (SAF-RES) 28 New Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 29 Existing Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 30 New Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 31 Existing Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 32 New Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 33 Existing Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 36 New Mercantile (SAF-MER) 37 Existing Mercantile (SAF-MER) 38 New Business (SAF-MER) * Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Where approved, doors, other than those complying with , shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that all of the following conditions are met: 1. The locking means shall be capable of being engaged without opening the door. Page 21 of 101

22 39 Existing Business (SAF-MER) 40 Industrial (SAF-IND) 42 Storage (SAF-IND) 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. 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 egress side of the door without the use of a key, a 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 does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware. 8. Modifications to required fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA * Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry. Where approved, doors, other than those complying with , shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that 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 operation from the egress side of the door shall be accomplished without the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort. 3. The releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than one releasing operation. 4. For existing doors, the releasing mechanism shall open the door leaf with not more than two releasing operations. 5. 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. 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. 7. The door is capable of being unlocked and opened from outside the room with the necessary key or other credential. 8. The locking means does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware. 9. Modifications to required fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80. Page 22 of 101

23 NFPA 101 SECOND DRAFT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CHAPTER (TC) 7 Means of Egress (SAF-MEA) 8 Features of Fire Protection (SAF-FIR) 12 New Assembly (SAF-AXM) 13 Existing Assembly (SAF-AXM) 14 New Educational (SAF-END) NFPA 101 SD TEXT 7.12* Special Provisions for Hazardous Materials 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 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 Hazardous Materials 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 * 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 in Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Page 23 of 101

24 15 Existing Educational (SAF-END) 16 New Day Care (SAF-END) 17 Existing Day-Care (SAF-END) 18 New Health Care (SAF-HEA) 19 Existing Health Care (SAF-HEA) 20 New Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 21 Existing Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 22 New Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 23 Existing Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored, used, or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored, used, or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored, used, or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored, used, or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Page 24 of 101

25 24 One- and Two-Family Dwellings (SAF-RES) 26 Lodging or Rooming Houses (SAF-RES) 28 New Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 29 Existing Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 30 New Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 31 Existing Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 32 New Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 33 Existing Residential Board and Care (SAF-RES) 36 New Mercantile (SAF-MER) 37 Existing Mercantile (SAF-MER) 38 New Business (SAF-MER) Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Page 25 of 101

26 39 Existing Business (SAF-MER) 40 Industrial (SAF-IND) 42 Storage (SAF-IND) Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present the provisions of shall apply * Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are present, the provisions of shall apply Protection from Hazards. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply. (See also Section 8.7.) Page 26 of 101

27 NFPA 101 SECOND DRAFT INTEGRATED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM TESTING CHAPTER (TC) 9 Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (SAF-BSF) 11 Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings (SAF-FUN) 12 New Assembly (SAF-AXM) 13 Existing Assembly (SAF-AXM) 14 New Educational (SAF-END) 15 Existing Educational (SAF-END) 16 New Day Care (SAF-END) NFPA 101 SD TEXT * 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 Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing For high-rise buildings, integrated fire protection and life safety system testing shall be in accordance with 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 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 Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Page 27 of 101

28 17 Existing Day-Care (SAF-END) 18 New Health Care (SAF-HEA) 19 Existing Health Care (SAF-HEA) 20 New Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 21 Existing Ambulatory Health Care (SAF-HEA) 22 New Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 23 Existing Detention and Correctional (SAF-DET) 24 One- and Two-Family Dwellings (SAF-RES) 26 Lodging or Rooming Houses (SAF-RES) 28 New Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 29 Existing Hotels and Dormitories (SAF-RES) 30 New Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) 31 Existing Apartment Buildings (SAF-RES) Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in existing high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in existing high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance with Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems shall be tested in accordance wtih Integrated Fire Protection Systems. Integrated fire protection systems in high-rise buildings shall be tested in accordance with Page 28 of 101