MEMORANDUM. Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems

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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems Jenny Depew, Project Administrator DATE: November 17, 2016 SUBJECT: NFPA 72 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2018) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 28 Members Eligible to Vote 1 Members Not Returned (Troyanski) 16 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions 5 Members Vote Affirmative w/ Comment on one or more Revisions (Decker, DiTaranto, Farr, Gauvin, Gruner) 6 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions (Berezowski, DiTaranto, Farr, Gauvin, McNamara, Mundy, Jr.) 0 Members Abstained on one or more Revisions The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2 /3 of ballots returned. See Sections (c) and of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

2 1 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Detail ] (11) Pathway diagrams between the control unit and the supervising station and shared communications equipment within the protected premises Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:05:51 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee removes the requirement to determine the pathway between the protected premises and the supervising station as these are often changing. Public Input No. 514-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G.

3 2 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

4 3 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire and carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment, and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 12:08:20 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. Response Message: Public Input No. 166-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M.

5 4 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

6 5 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after ] For the purposes of carbon monoxide detection, this standard is primarily concerned with life safety, not property protection. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 11:54:25 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. Response Message: Public Input No. 167-NFPA [New Section after 1.1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G.

7 6 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

8 7 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] The purpose of this Code is to define the means of signal initiation, transmission, notification, and annunciation; the levels of performance; and the reliability of the various types of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire and carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment, emergency communications systems, and their components. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 12:17:43 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. Response Message: Public Input No. 168-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M.

9 8 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

10 9 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Alarm systems shall be classified as follows: (1) Fire alarm systems (a) (b) Household fire alarm systems Protected premises (local) fire alarm systems (2) Carbon monoxide detection equipment and systems (a) (b) Single and multiple station carbon monoxide alarms Carbon monoxide detectors and their related systems and components (3) Supervising station alarm systems (a) (b) (c) Central station (service) alarm systems Remote supervising station alarm systems Proprietary supervising station alarm systems (4) Public emergency alarm reporting systems (a) (b) Auxiliary alarm systems local energy- type Auxiliary alarm systems shunt- type Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_FR1007_DV.docx Description **Editorial Only** Numbered list done legislatively correct in word. For staff use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:05:48 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. The Technical Committee revisies the code to include the hyphen when type is included as part of the descriptive compound noun to tie the phrase together. Revise shunt type and "energy type" to be hyphenated to link the descriptive compound noun together.

11 10 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Response Message: Public Input No. 169-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 629-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F.

12 11 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

13 12 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Emergency communications systems shall be classified as follows: (1) One-way emergency communications systems (a) (b) (c) (d) Distributed recipient mass notification systems In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications systems In-building mass notification systems Wide- area mass notification systems (2) Two-way emergency communications systems (a) In-building emergency communications systems Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_FR1008_DV.docx Description **Editorial Only** The only change is the hyphen in "wide-area". For staff use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:18:20 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Technical Committee makes an editorial revision to align with the common usage elsewhere in the Code regarding hyphenating "wide-area." Response Message: Public Input No. 686-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments

14 13 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

15 14 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after ] The requirements of Chapters 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 26, and 27 shall apply unless otherwise noted in the specific chapter. Chapter 29 is designed to stand alone unless it specifically references an earlier chapter. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 11:48:16 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee establishes a statement similar to the charging statement of NFPA 101. This also allows for the deletion of a section in each chapter stating that every other chapter of the book applies. Public Input No. 722-NFPA [New Section after 1.3.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A.

16 15 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

17 16 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as to use tools (other and keys), to climb over or under, to remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth. [ 70: 100] (SIG-FUN) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 17:44:04 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The definition of readily accessible is extracted from Article 100 of NFPA 70. Response Message: Public Input No. 113-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

18 17 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

19 18 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after ] * Energy Storage Systems. Equipment that receives electrical energy and then provides a means to store that energy in some form for later use in order to supply electrical energy when needed. The energy storage system utilizes the technologies defined in through Electrochemical Energy Storage System. Consists of a secondary battery, electrochemical capacitor, flow battery, or hybrid battery-capacitor system that stores energy and any associated controls or devices that can provide electric energy upon demand Chemical Energy Storage System. Consists of hydrogen storage, the hydrogen generator to supply the hydrogen for storage, and a fuel cell power system to provide electric energy upon demand Mechanical Energy Storage System. Consists of a mechanical means to store energy such as through compressed air, pumped water or fly wheel technologies, and associated controls and systems, which can be used to run an electric generator to provide electric energy upon demand Thermal Energy Storage System. Consists of a system that uses heated fluids such as air as a means to store energy along with associated controls and systems, which can be used to run an electric generator to provide electrical energy upon demand. Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_FR1051_Annex_DV.docx Description This Annex material corresponds to the new definition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 07:16:48 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Technical Committee defines what an energy storage system is and type of technology option available to the industry. Definitions are from UL outline 9540 (a)-(d). The definition of the term Energy storage system integrator was not included as this term is not used in NFPA 72. Response Message: Public Input No. 551-NFPA [New Section after 3.3] Ballot Results

20 19 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 26 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Negative with Comment Farr, Tommy L.

21 20 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Energy Storage Systems conflicts with the 2017 NEC article 706. If the intent is to relate ESS in NFAP-72 to those addressed in the NEC, the definition needs to be the same. Or, by leaving this definition out of NFPA-72 will result in the use of the definition in the NEC per NFPA Then there would be no need for this definition in NFPA-72

22 A Electrochemical energy storage systems include uninterruptable power supplies(ups).

23 21 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Detail FR * Where documentation is required by the authority having jurisdiction, the following list shall represent the minimum documentation required for new fire alarm systems, supervising station and shared communication equipment, and emergency communications systems, including new systems and additions or alterations to existing systems: (1)* Written narrative providing intent and system description (2) Riser diagram (3) Floor plan layout showing locations of all devices, control equipment, and supervising station and shared communications equipment with each sheet showing the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) Point of compass (north arrow) A graphic representation of the scale used Room use identification Building features that will affect the placement of initiating devices and notification appliances (4) Sequence of operation in either an input/output matrix or narrative form (5) Equipment technical data sheets (6) Manufacturers published instructions, including operation and maintenance instructions (7) Battery capacity and de-rating (safety margin) calculations (where batteries are provided) (8) Voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits (9) Mounting height elevation for wall-mounted devices and appliances (10) Where occupant notification is required, minimum sound pressure levels that must be produced by the audible notification appliances in applicable covered areas (11) Locations of alarm notification appliances, including candela ratings for visible alarm notification appliances (12) * Pathway diagrams between the control unit and the supervising station and shared communications equipment within the protected premises (13) Completed record of completion in accordance with and (14) For software-based systems, a copy of site-specific software, including specific instructions on how to obtain the means of system and software access (password) (15) Record (as-built) drawings (16) Records, record retention, and record maintenance in accordance with Section 7.7 (17) Completed record of inspection and testing in accordance with and Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_FR1028_Annex_DV.docx 2019NFPA72_FR1028_DV.docx Description This is Annex material for item number (12) only This is the legislatively correct numbered list. For staff use

24 22 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:23:13 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee has revised the text to make reference to the term safety margin as used in the Chapter 10. Additional item (11) was added to match what is currently in the IFC. The term areas was not deleted from the end of item (10). Public Input No. 475-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 578-NFPA [New Section after A.7.2.1(1)] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J.

25 23 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

26 A (11) Section allows for three communications pathway options when a supervising station fire alarm system is provided: 1) Performance-based technologies; 2) Digital Alarm Communicator Systems; 3) Radio Systems which includes one-way private and two-way RF systems. Chapter 26 includes several requirements specific to each of these communications pathway alternatives. In order to verify the provided communication path(s), and any shared equipment, comply with code requirements, the following are examples of information which should be submitted as the minimum documentation for a supervising station fire alarm system: Performance-based technologies The type of performance-based transmitter(s) to be used such as IP communicators, cellular radios, etc. Whether communications with the supervising station will be via a single pathway or a multiple pathway An indication of the use, where applicable, of shared equipment such as routers, modems, LANs within the protected premises Battery calculations for the shared equipment which should meet the requirements of Digital Alarm Communicator System The primary communications pathway which should be a telephone line The secondary communications pathway which should comply with Section Radio System The type of radio system which will be used (private one-way, or two-way RF) The secondary power provided for the radio transmitter Where the transmitter equipment is located separately from the main fire alarm control unit, an indication of its protection in accordance with Section should also be provided within the minimum documentation.

27 24 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after ] Performance-based design documentation for mass notification systems shall be in accordance with Section Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:27:17 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Section lists requirements for Performance-Based Design Documentation. Section for Emergency Communication Systems has requirements for using performance-based design practices on Mass Notification Systems; however, the requirement for Mass Notification System performance-based design documentation is not listed in Section Documentation requirements for Performance-Based Design in accordance with should be listed in The Correlating Committee should determine which committee has purview over this new section. Public Input No. 81-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G.

28 25 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

29 26 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] * The record of completion documentation shall be completed by the installing contractor and submitted to the enforcing authority having jurisdiction and the owner at the conclusion of the job. The record of completion documentation shall be permitted to be part of the written statement required in and part of the documents that support the requirements of When more than one contractor has been responsible for the installation, each contractor shall complete the portions of the documentation for which that contractor has responsibility. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 16:10:56 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The term "enforcing authority" is not defined as is "authority having jurisdiction". AHJ is used throughout the Code as the term for the enforcing authority. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A.

30 27 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

31 28 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] The record of completion documentation shall be updated in accordance with to reflect all system additions or modifications. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:32:09 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This Technical Committee revises this language to specifically call out the relevant section. Public Input No. 33-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

32 29 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

33 30 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] * All record documentation shall be stored in the documentation cabinet. No record documentation shall be stored in the control unit. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 23:35:12 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Currently, this is only a recommendation in the Annex. This FR will make the language mandatory while still tying it to the explanatory Annex text. The storage of paperwork, manuals, software, etc. in the control unit is commonplace and presents a very real fire hazard. Public Input No. 302-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M.

34 31 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Negative with Comment Gauvin, Daniel J. The committee's statement regarding a fire hazard is only correct if the record documentation is stored in paper form. Where record documentation is stored on electronic media there is no added fire hazard and no justification for this change. The committee should consider a revision to allow record documents to be stored on electronic media but not to allow paper documentation storage in the fire alarm control unit. Mundy, Jr., James M. We are very concerned about combustible material being stored in a Fire Alarm Control Unit. Power supplies are able to generate large volume of heat. Storing electronic records is most acceptably and should also include thumb drives.

35 32 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] The requirements of this chapter shall apply to systems, equipment, and components addressed in Chapters 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 26, and 27. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 11:50:49 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This is redundant information because of a revision made to Chapter 1. See FR-1001 after section Public Input No. 727-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

36 33 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

37 34 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] All apparatus requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain normal operation shall be restored to normal after each abnormal condition and maintained in normal condition for operation. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:12:38 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee revises the text to remove the redundant references to normal operation. Public Input No. 118-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

38 35 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

39 36 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after ] * Fire alarm control unit displays and controls, which includes visible indicators, shall be mounted such that the distance to the highest switch, lamp, or textual display does not exceed 5.5 ft (1.7 m) above the finished floor, and the lowest switch, lamp, or textual display shall not be less than 1.5 ft (0.4 m) above the finished floor. Supplemental Information File Name 2019NFPA72_FR1017_Annex_DV.docx Description Add this Annex material for this new section. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:14:02 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee adds a new section to include maximum and minimum mounting height requirements for fire alarm control unit displays. Public Input No. 114-NFPA [New Section after ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All

40 37 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Affirmative with Comment Gauvin, Daniel J. Although I agree that it makes sense to have reasonable minimum and maximum height limits for control unit displays, controls, and visible indicators, I agree with the negative comment from Mr. Berezowski; i.e. "The technical committee has changed the mounting height limits from those proposed and substantiated in PI-114 without technical justification." Negative with Comment Berezowski, Andrew G. The technical committee has changed the mounting height limits from those proposed and substantiated in PI-114 without technical justification. DiTaranto, James I disagree with this. I believe it should be left up to the AHJ to determine the functionality.if anything this material should be annex only material giving a recommendation. By putting this restriction as "shall"you are limiting a installation or manufacturer from designing control panels that fit within these parameters. There may be circumstances where there may not physically be the space to mount control panels dialers with silence buttons etc within these limits.

41 Section PI PAGE DISPOSITION New A Text Create FR A Switches and visible indicators referenced in are those intended for use by the system owner and first responders. It is not the intent of the committee to require all control unit diagnostic indicators or configuration switches used by the installation/service personnel required to be installed within these limits. Control Units that do not have such operator interface are not bound by this requirement, however the installer should consider best practice for ease in serviceability. Statement The Technical Committee adds this section to provide additional detail regarding the committee intent for locating Control Units and the applicability to Diagnostic LED s and/or configuration switches.

42 38 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] * In Unless otherwise permitted by , in areas that are not continuously occupied, early warning fire detection an automatic smoke detector shall be provided at the location of each control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extender(s), and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at that location. by one of the following means: (1) An automatic smoke detector provided at the location of each control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extender(s), and supervising station transmitting equipment (2) Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of an automatic smoke detector, an automatic heat detector shall be permitted. Exception: Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of an automatic smoke detector, an automatic heat detector shall be permitted Smoke or heat detector(s) shall not be required to be installed at the location of dedicated function(s) fire alarm control unit(s) that are not required to provide local or supervising station notification signals. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:18:58 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee edits the text to maintain the requirement to provide early warning detection for control unit(s), etc. but adds text to eliminate the requirement for dedicated function systems that do not provide notification. Public Input No. 696-NFPA [New Section after ] Public Input No. 293-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments

43 39 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Negative with Comment DiTaranto, James I disagree with the added text Just because the system does not active an alarm or tie to a supervising station does not discount the fact the function and purpose of these system are extremely important in providing early warning of critical safety systems that protect first the buildings occupants and first responders. McNamara, Jack All systems used for protection should require this.. strike

44 40 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Fire alarm system, carbon monoxide detection systems, and emergency communications system plans and specifications shall be developed in accordance with this Code by persons who are experienced in the design, application, installation, and testing of the systems. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:28:19 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Technical Committee edits the text to include carbon monoxide detection systems. Response Message: Public Input No. 346-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

45 41 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

46 42 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Fire alarm systems, carbon monoxide detection systems, and emergency communications systems installation personnel shall be qualified or shall be supervised by persons who are qualified in the installation, inspection, and testing of the systems. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Jul 25 22:29:52 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The Technical Committee edits the text to include carbon monoxide detection systems. Response Message: Public Input No. 347-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E.

47 43 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

48 44 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] * Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to power supplies used for protected premises fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, and emergency communications systems and equipment complying with this Code unless otherwise specified. Exception: Low-power radio (wireless) systems that comply with the requirements of Supplemental Information File Name A _DV.docx Description New annex text Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 16:18:11 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee revises the text to remove a growing list and exception. Where exceptions are made, the system or component has text identifying specific power requirements [section low-power radio (wireless) and section 29 household] Annex material is added to explain where these exceptions are made. Public Input No. 348-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily

49 45 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. DiTaranto, James Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W.

50 A Exceptions exist in Chapter 23 for low-power wireless systems and in Chapter 29 for household low-power wireless systems and smoke alarms.

51 46 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Energy storage systems (ESS), including electrochemical energy storage systems, chemical energy storage systems, mechanical energy storage systems, and thermal energy storage systems The UPS ESS device shall be configured in compliance with NFPA 111 for a Type O 0, Class 24, Level 1 system Where connected to an engine-driven generator arranged in accordance with , the ESS device shall be permitted to be configured in compliance with NFPA 111 for a Type 0, Class 4, Level 1 system The UPS ESS device shall comply with the requirements of Failure of the UPS ESS shall result in the initiation of a trouble signal in accordance with Section Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 16:40:48 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee revises the text to reflect that UPS systems are a form of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) addressed by Article 706 of the 2017 NEC. Chapter 10 has not classified UPS power as either primary or secondary, but has addressed it separately. The revised language acknowledges the term ESS and allows for reduced energy storage capacity when used in conjunction with an Article 700 Legally Required Standby System. Public Input No. 110-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 109-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 572-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned

52 47 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM 24 Affirmative All 3 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M. David, Manuelita E. DiTaranto, James Frable, David W. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Affirmative with Comment Decker, Daniel G. The word "including" in should be changed to "include" to be grammatically correct. Farr, Tommy L. If the intent is to reflecta UPS as being an ESS found in article 706 of NFPA-70, then do not include a new definition as in FR Otherwise it does not agree with article 706 and the intent of the committee is not met. The NEC has a different definition than that proposed in FR-1051 Gauvin, Daniel J.

53 48 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM It may be my lack of expertise in this area but I am bit confused by the references to NFPA 70, Articles 700 and 706, in the committee statement since these references do not appear in the new/revised requirements. Rather NFPA 111 is referenced in the new/revised requirements (therefore, the committee statement did not seem to correlate to the new/revised content).

54 49 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment system component(s), carbon monoxide system component(s), or emergency communication system component(s) shall supply no other loads. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 16:54:59 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee edits the text to clarify that multiple pieces of equipment may be connected to a single circuit. Public Input No. 349-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 26 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Troyanski, Emily Affirmative All Aaby, Mark J. Abner, James C. Berezowski, Andrew G. Bonifas, Robert A. Clary, Shane M.

55 50 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM David, Manuelita E. Decker, Daniel G. Farr, Tommy L. Frable, David W. Gauvin, Daniel J. Goodyear, David Green, Kevin M. Gruner, Kimberly A. Hancock, Jeffrey S. Jacobs, Scott Kapis, Jon Kessler, Jr., Walter J. Leber, A. M. Fred Malady, Richard A. McNamara, Jack Mundy, Jr., James M. Nash, Louis Norton, Thomas F. Sanedrin, Allan Vaughn, Allyn J. Warner, Todd W. Negative with Comment DiTaranto, James I do not agree that carbon monoxide detectors should not have the requirement for a dedicated branch circuit. In many cases the code allowed for battery only devices. This could be construed that all detectors co2 and smoke detectors will require a dedicated 120v circuit connection which in some cases is infeasible and may conflict with the local code.

56 51 of 88 11/16/2016 3:59 PM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] * The system circuit disconnecting means shall be permanently identified as to its purpose. Methods for marking shall be permitted to include, but not be limited to, one of the following: and marked as a fire alarm system and/or a signaling system. FIRE ALARM for fire alarm systems EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS for emergency communications systems FIRE ALARM/ECS for combination fire alarm and emergency communications systems Supplemental Information File Name 72_FR-1039_A _FUN.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-FUN Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 26 17:00:28 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The Technical Committee revises this section to clarify how the branch circuit disconnecting means must be identified and removes examples in order to comply with the Manual of Style. In the annex, the Technical Committee edits the text to include "CARBON MONOXIDE" systems and moves examples into the annex in accordance with the Manual of Style. Public Input No. 120-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 350-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 119-NFPA [Section No. A ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 27 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments