1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair James Lathrop at 8:00 AM (ET) on Monday, July 18, 2016.

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1 AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Second Draft Meeting Monday, July 18, 2016 Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Milwaukee, WI 1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair James Lathrop at 8:00 AM (ET) on Monday, July 18, Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see page Approval of August 26, 2016 first draft meeting minutes. See page The process staff PowerPoint presentation. See page. 5. NFPA 101 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page NFPA 5000 Second Draft preparation. For Public Comments, see page NFPA 101/5000 Committee Input. See page Elderly Housing Task Group report B. Cronin, TG Chair. 9. Other business. 10. Future meetings. 11. Adjournment. Enclosures Page 1 of 108

2 Address List No Phone Residential Occupancies Safety to Life James K. Lathrop Chair Koffel Associates, Inc. 81 Pennsylvania Avenue Niantic, CT Alternate: Joshua Talley SE 1/1/1992 SAF-RES Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting) National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /07/2016 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli SAF-RES 2/3/2016 SAF-RES Roland A. Asp Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. 40 Jon Barrett Road Patterson, NY Alternate: Bruce Lecair M 10/28/2014 SAF-RES Warren D. Bonisch Principal Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation 1701 North Collins Blvd., Suite 235 Richardson, TX Aon Corporation Alternate: David P. Wilmot I 11/14/1997 SAF-RES H. Wayne Boyd Principal US Safety & Engineering Corporation 2365 El Camino Avenue Sacramento, CA M 7/17/1998 SAF-RES Patrick Boyer Principal State Farm Insurance Company 1501 Rhodes Lane Bloomington, IL I 08/09/2012 SAF-RES Harry L. Bradley Principal Maryland State Fire Marshals Office 5 West Riding Drive Bel-Air, MD International Fire Marshals Association E 1/1/1982 SAF-RES Paul D. Coats Principal American Wood Council 4695 Hannah Drive Rock Hill, SC Alternate: Dennis A. Richardson M 08/17/2015 SAF-RES Bradford T. Cronin Principal Newport Fire Department 21 West Marlborough Street Newport, RI Rhode Island Association of Fire Marshals E 03/05/2012 SAF-RES Daniel P. Finnegan Principal Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division Fire & Security 2953 Exeter Court West Dundee, IL Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. M 8/5/2009 SAF-RES Ralph D. Gerdes Principal Ralph Gerdes Consultants, LLC 5510 South East Street, Suite E Indianapolis, IN Alternate: David Cook SE 1/1/1987 SAF-RES William J. Hall Principal Portland Cement Association 1040 Duprees Store Road Drakes Branch, VA M 12/08/2015 SAF-RES Page 2 of 108 1

3 Address List No Phone Residential Occupancies Safety to Life Stanley C. Harbuck Principal School of Building Inspection PO Box 1643 Salt Lake City, UT American Public Health Association Alternate: Jake Pauls C 10/4/2001 SAF-RES Kenneth E. Isman Principal University of Maryland 7402 Forests Edge Court Laurel, MD /07/2016 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli SAF-RES SE 1/1/1987 SAF-RES Marshall A. Klein Principal Marshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc Autumn View Drive Eldersburg, MD Alternate: Jennifer Klein Gould SE 1/1/1981 SAF-RES Josh Lambert Principal University of Texas at Austin 304 East 24th Street, Suite 202AD Mail Code C2600 Austin, TX Alternate: Waymon Jackson U 07/29/2013 SAF-RES Gary Lampella U 04/05/2016 Principal SAF-RES National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) th Street NW Washington, DC National Association of Home Builders Alternate: Daniel Buuck Richard T. Long, Jr. Principal Exponent, Inc Science Drive, Suite 200 Bowie, MD Upholstered Furniture Action Council M 10/18/2011 SAF-RES Alfred J. Longhitano Principal Alfred J. Longhitano, P.E., LLC 26 Salem Road Chappaqua, NY SE 10/20/2010 SAF-RES Eric N. Mayl Principal Core Engineers Consulting Group, LLC 5171 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 200 Washington, DC SE 3/21/2006 SAF-RES Ronald G. Nickson Principal National Multifamily Housing Council 3551 White Spruce Glen Southport, NC U 4/1/1995 SAF-RES Henry Paszczuk Principal Connecticut Department of Public Safety 102 Jeffrey Lane Berlin, CT Alternate: Joseph Kingston E 4/15/2004 SAF-RES Richard Jay Roberts M 7/23/2008 Principal SAF-RES Honeywell Fire Safety 624 Hammer Lane North Aurora, IL National Electrical Manufacturers Association Alternate: David Newhouse John A. Sharry Principal Beakmann Properties Sharry & Associates, Inc Otter Brook Loop Discovery Bay, CA U 7/16/2003 SAF-RES Page 3 of 108 2

4 Address List No Phone Residential Occupancies Safety to Life Kevin Spangler Principal Michael Baker International 100 Airside Drive Moon Township, PA Alternate: Young H. Kim SE 10/29/2012 SAF-RES Joseph H. Versteeg Principal Versteeg Associates 86 University Drive Torrington, CT /07/2016 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli SAF-RES SE 7/14/2004 SAF-RES Carl F. Weaver Principal Concord Management Ltd Maitland Center Parkway Suite A Maitland, FL U 04/08/2015 SAF-RES Muhammad Ahmad Zubair Sarwar Principal Design Confidence Consultancy Ibn Battuta Gate Office Building Office 614, Level 6 Garden Cross Road Dubai, , UAE SE 12/08/2015 SAF-RES Jeffrey D. Zwirn Principal IDS Research & Development, Inc. 46 West Clinton Avenue Tenafley, NJ SE 3/1/2011 SAF-RES Donald P. Damron Voting Alternate Sarasota County Fire Department 6750 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL E 08/09/2012 SAF-RES Michael F. Meehan Voting Alternate VSC Fire & Security 1417 Miller Store Road, Suite C Virginia Beach, VA American Fire Sprinkler Association IM 4/15/2004 SAF-RES Daniel Buuck Alternate National Association of Home Builders th Street, NW Washington, DC National Association of Home Builders Principal: Gary Lampella U 03/03/2014 SAF-RES David Cook Alternate Ralph Gerdes Consultants, LLC 5510 South East Street, Suite E Indianapolis, IN Principal: Ralph D. Gerdes SE 10/1/1995 SAF-RES Jennifer Klein Gould Alternate Marshall A. Klein And Associates, Inc Bolton Village Court Fairfax, VA Principal: Marshall A. Klein SE 08/11/2014 SAF-RES Waymon Jackson Alternate University of Texas at Austin 1 University Station, Stop C2600 PO Box 7729 Austin, TX Principal: Josh Lambert U 10/18/2011 SAF-RES Young H. Kim Alternate Michael Baker International 100 Airside Drive Moon Township, PA Principal: Kevin Spangler SE 08/17/2015 SAF-RES Joseph Kingston Alternate Connecticut Office of State Fire Marshal 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 258 Hartford, CT Principal: Henry Paszczuk E 10/29/2012 SAF-RES Bruce Lecair Alternate National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc Hyacinth Street Corona, CA Principal: Roland A. Asp M 08/09/2012 SAF-RES Page 4 of 108 3

5 Address List No Phone Residential Occupancies Safety to Life David Newhouse M 10/29/2012 Alternate SAF-RES Gentex Corporation Chicago Drive Zeeland, MI National Electrical Manufacturers Association Principal: Richard Jay Roberts 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 06/07/2016 Tracy L. Vecchiarelli SAF-RES C 7/12/2001 SAF-RES Dennis A. Richardson Alternate American Wood Council 2777 Yulupa Avenue, #126 Santa Rosa, CA Principal: Paul D. Coats M 08/17/2015 SAF-RES Joshua Talley Alternate Koffel Associates, Inc Centre Park Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, MD Principal: James K. Lathrop SE 10/28/2014 SAF-RES David P. Wilmot Alternate Aon Fire Protection Engineering 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 220 Greenbelt, MD Principal: Warren D. Bonisch I 10/29/2012 SAF-RES Tracy L. Vecchiarelli Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /3/2016 SAF-RES Page 5 of 108 4

6 MINUTES NFPA Technical Committee on Residential Occupancies NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2015 InterContinental Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 1. The meeting was called to order by Chair James Lathrop at 8:00 AM (CDT) on Wednesday, August 26, Self-introduction of committee members and guests were made. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT NAME James Lathrop, Chair Roland Asp, Principal Harry Bradley, Principal Phillip Brown, Principal Daniel Buuck, Principal Bradford Cronin, Principal Daniel Finnegan, Principal Sam Francis, Principal Stanley Harbuck, Principal Kenneth Isman, Principal Marshall Klein, Principal Josh Lambert, Principal Alfred Longhitano, Principal Eric Mayl, Principal Ronald Nickson, Principal Richard Roberts, Principal David Newhouse, Alt. to R. Roberts David Wilmot, Alt. to W. Bonisch COMPANY Koffel Associates Inc. National Fire Sprinkler Association Maryland State Fire Marshal s Office Rep.: International Fire Marshals Association American Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. National Association of Home Builders Newport Fire Department Rep.: Rhode Island Association of Fire Marshals Siemens Industry, Inc. Rep.: Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. American Wood Council School of Building Inspection Rep.: American Public Health Association University of Maryland Marshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc. University of Texas at Austin Alfred J. Longhitano, P.E., LLC Core Engineers Consulting Group, LLC National Multifamily Housing Council Honeywell Life Safety Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Gentex Corporation Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers Association Aon Fire Protection Engineering Page 6 of 108

7 Gregory Harrington, Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association TECHNICAL COMMITTEE PRINCIPAL MEMBERS NOT PRESENT (NOT LISTED WHERE ALTERNATE ATTENDED) NAME COMPANY H. Wayne Boyd, Principal US Safety & Engineering Corporation Patrick Boyer, Principal State Farm Insurance Company Ralph Gerdes, Principal Ralph Gerdes Consultants, LLC Richard Long, Principal Exponent, Inc. Rep.: Upholstered Furniture Action Council Henry Paszczuk, Principal Connecticut Department of Public Safety John Sharry, Principal Beakmann Properties Kevin Spangler, Principal Michael Baker International Joseph Versteeg, Principal Versteeg Associates Carl Weaver, Principal Concord Management Ltd. Jeffrey Zwirn, Principal IDS Research & Development Inc. Donald Damron, Voting Alternate Sarasota County Fire Department GUESTS PRESENT NAME Jay Hall Jim Kirby Linda Strobl Robert Solomon COMPANY Portland Cement Assoc. Kellen For GYP. Assoc. Hamilton Public Health-Canada National Fire Protection Association 3. Approval of June 24, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. The previous meeting minutes were approved as submitted. 4. The process staff PowerPoint presentation. Staff provided an overview of the first draft meeting procedures. See the meeting agenda for the PowerPoint slides. 5. Correlating Committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions. a. Home health care: The committee reviewed the CC direction, no action. See also Item 7 below. b. Life safety sprinkler systems: The committee reviewed the CC direction; no action. The TC will await the report from the upcoming life safety sprinkler system workshop to be hosted by NFPA in December. c. NFPA 13R attic protection: The committee reviewed the CC direction; no action. The TC will await the report from the upcoming life safety sprinkler system workshop to be hosted by NFPA in December. d. Private homes/dwellings rented as B&Bs: The committee reviewed the CC direction; no action. e. Apartments for the elderly: The committee reviewed the CC direction, no action. See also Item 7 below. 6. Core chapters, first revisions of interest staff review. Staff provided an overview of the core chapter revisions of interest to the TC. Revisions and CIs were developed as appropriate see the first draft report. Page 7 of 108

8 7. Elderly Housing Task Group report B. Cronin, TG Chair. See Attachment, pg NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. The TC reviewed the NFPA 101 PIs and developed FRs and CIs as applicable see the NFPA 101 first draft report. 9. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. The TC reviewed the NFPA 5000 PIs and developed FRs and CIs as applicable see the NFPA 5000 first draft report. 10. Other business. It was noted the definition of one- and two-family dwelling in of NFPA 101 does not match the Ch. 3 definition. The TC directed staff to provide the following proposed definition to the 101 and 5000 correlating committees for action by the TC on Fundamentals: * Definition One- and Two-Family Dwelling Unit. A building that contains not more than two dwelling units with independent cooking and bathroom facilities with each dwelling unit occupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms. 11. Future meetings. The second draft (public comment) meetings will be held Q at a location TBD. Details will be provided when they are available. 12. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM, Wednesday, August 26, Page 8 of 108

9 Apartments for the Elderly Task Group Report Task Group Members: Brad Cronin (Chair), Dan Finnegan, Elizabeth Harbuck, Stan Harbuck, Marshall Klein, Jim Lathrop and Joe Versteeg As directed by the Correlating Committee, the Task Group reviewed past material to summarize work done previously. This was done by reviewing the 1981 Life Safety Code and Handbook material, and the supporting TCR and TCD. The Task Group also reviewed requirements that some states had specific to these type of occupancies. The following represents the findings of the group. Code Review 1981 Life Safety Code Requirements for apartments for the elderly were brought in for the first time in this edition. Definition o Apartments for the Elderly. An apartment building specifically designed for housing elderly individuals who are capable of self-preservation. Changes were broken into 2 categories; apartments for the elderly in general and those buildings 7 stories and up Requirements in both new and existing contained construction features and system requirements o For all: Reduced travel distance to exits, no spiral staircases, no winders, horizontal exit required, manual fire alarms, monitored fire alarm (4 stories and up), pressurization of exit corridors o For 7 stories and up: Monitored alarms and annunciator indicating floor, voice communication, smoke barriers, smoke partitions 5 of 26 votes were negative for TCR, comments below o Reliability of pressurizing elevator shafts and lobbies not proven, elderly requirements excessive o Use of elevators vs area of refuge is premature o Provisions for handicap are unreasonable, unjustifiable, and indefensible in terms of cost benefit and are impractical in application o Provisions for the handicapped are objectionable, not because of the stated purpose, but for the major effect on building design and arrangement o High cost impact, lack of objectives to achieve life safety objectives, arbitrarily applied regardless of occupancy, lack of documentation to show validity or practicality of requirements, and the measures are too broad in scope 2 of 29 votes were negative for TCD, comments below o Real danger of conflicts with building codes resulting from use of reference to incompatible set of building construction type designations o Need for set of special criteria for housing for the elderly has not been demonstrated by field experience Page 9 of 108

10 o The proposed special provisions for the handicapped fail to fully recognize the value of automatic sprinkler protection in providing "in-place" protection. It has not been demonstrated that the additional protection and expense of smoke barriers is justified by a real need 1985 Life Safety Code Requirements for apartments for the elderly were removed o Relevant comments Buildings designed for elderly housing are being discriminated against versus buildings which happen to have a large elderly population. The requirements for apartment buildings adequately protect residents of all age groups as long as they are capable of self-preservation o Residential Board and Care added as new chapter which included the elderly where care services were provided U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Department of Health and Human Services provided comments supporting the addition of adding this chapter Various State Requirements MA has requirements for emergency plans and instructions provided to occupants annually RI has requirements for annual inspections of elderly apartments CT has requirements for sprinklers in buildings over 4 stories with at least 80% of occupants over 65 years old o It was noted that there are difficulties in determining age of occupants during an inspection Considerations 1981 requirements were hard to enforce in existing buildings since tenants may age in place triggering requirements that weren t in play when building was built. For example travel distance reduction in elderly apartments Defining elderly and is our concern only age or age and mobility Should we address both elderly occupants as well as those infirmed and requiring medical care in the home regardless of age Requirements and concerns would be different for both groups Which occupancies should we address: apartments, 1- and 2- family dwellings Possible Next Steps Getting stakeholders involved to ensure their concerns are heard Monitoring the FPRF project relating to this topic Seeking data on fires in these occupancies to focus any requirements Determining other state requirements for apartments for the elderly Page 10 of 108

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17 of 1 5/20/2016 1:08 PM Public Comment No. 42-NFPA [ New Section after ] New Section Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_45.pdf 101 CC Note #45 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 45 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review the additional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6. This action will be considered as a public comment. Related Item Correlating Committee Note No. 45-NFPA [New Section after ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 15:06:01 EST 2016 Copyright Assignment I, CC ON SAF_AAC, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am CC ON SAF_AAC, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 17 of 108

18 of 1 3/2/ :05 PM Correlating Committee Note No. 45-NFPA [ New Section after ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 11:51:19 EST 2016 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review the additional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6. This action will be considered as a public comment. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 11 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Hopper, Howard Hrustich, Stephen Hugo, Jeffrey M. Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund Koffel, William E. Pauls, Jake Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Reynolds, Ronald C. Rosenbaum, Eric R. Page 18 of 108

19 of 1 6/1/2016 9:17 AM First Correlating Revision No. 6-NFPA [ New Section after ] Two releasing operations shall be permitted for educational occupancy classroom doors secured against unwanted entry in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 07:55:19 EST 2016 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: The new provision of is needed so that the new provisions of do not conflict with Chapter 7. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 11 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Hopper, Howard Hrustich, Stephen Hugo, Jeffrey M. Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund Koffel, William E. Pauls, Jake Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Reynolds, Ronald C. Rosenbaum, Eric R. Page 19 of 108

20 of 1 5/20/2016 1:10 PM Public Comment No. 16-NFPA [ New Section after 9.13 ] Add New Section after 9.13 Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_16.pdf 101 CC Note #16 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 16 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes. This action will be considered as a public comment. Related Item Correlating Committee Note No. 16-NFPA [New Section after 9.13] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 09:37:17 EST 2016 Copyright Assignment I, CC ON SAF_AAC, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am CC ON SAF_AAC, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 20 of 108

21 of 1 3/2/ :34 PM Correlating Committee Note No. 16-NFPA [ New Section after 9.13 ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 08:26:18 EST 2016 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Fundamentals (FUN) and the occupancy committees (AXM, END, HEA, BCF, RES, DET, MER, IND) to review the proposed change and determine if further changes are needed in the Code. The Correlating Committee will revisit the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment (BSF) after they propose any desired changes. This action will be considered as a public comment. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 11 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Hopper, Howard Hrustich, Stephen Hugo, Jeffrey M. Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund Koffel, William E. Pauls, Jake Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Reynolds, Ronald C. Rosenbaum, Eric R. Page 21 of 108

22 of 2 6/1/2016 9:19 AM First Revision No NFPA [ New Section after 9.13 ] 9.14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems Where Required. Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, a risk analysis for mass notification systems shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 and the provisions of through Considerations. The risk analysis required by shall additionally address all of the following considerations: (1) Fire and non-fire emergencies (2) Specific nature and anticipated risks of each facility (3) Characteristics of associated buildings, areas, spaces, campuses, equipment, and operations Emergency Communications System. An emergency communications system in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be provided where need for such is identified by the risk analysis required by , commensurate with the likelihood, vulnerability, magnitude, and potential consequences of emergencies Emergency Action Plan. The completed emergency action plan in accordance with Section 4.8 shall be used for the design of the mass notification/emergency communications system. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-BSF Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 29 18:09:15 EDT 2015 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: This first revision seeks to provide a requirement to conduct a risk analysis and create an emergency action plan for occupancies where required by Chapters The need for effective emergency communications in the United States came into sharp focus in the 20th century in response to threats to homeland security and our educational occupancies. We have learned from the recent incidents that occurred in our college/university campuses, and other buildings, and have created installation guidelines to be followed for life safety. [Aurora, CO. Theater 2012; Columbine 1999; Virginia Tech 2007; Sandy Hook 2012; Weather Tornadoes/Storms]. // The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) School Safety, Codes and Security Workshop was held December 3 4, 2014 in College Park, Maryland, and was sponsored and hosted by NFPA. The resulting report highlights the need for real time communication systems in appropriate occupancies. // NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, has a chapter dedicated to emergency communication systems. This contains the detailed information on the risk analysis and emergency action plan as required in the above proposed sections. // This is NOT intended to require a mass notification system. There are many elements contained within a mass notification system. The process of the risk analysis will outline what is needed based on risk and engineering study for the occupancy. It will be the responsibility of the occupancy to react to the risk assessment. // A task group has been appointed to further review the location of the proposed material in Ch. 9. The committee requests the Correlating Committee review this action in conjunction with any related actions by the TC on Fundamentals and the occupancy chapter committees to ensure the provisions are appropriately coordinated. The committee also requests the Correlating Committee review the scope of the TC on Building Service and Fire Protection Equipment to recommend any needed changes to accommodate the addition of the proposed language. Response Message: Ballot Results Page 22 of 108

23 of 2 6/1/2016 9:19 AM This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 5 Not Returned 22 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Chen, Flora F. Donga, Paul M. Grill, Raymond A. Noveh, James Szmanda, Michael R. Affirmative All Bradley, Harry L. Brinkman, Kevin L. Brock, Pat D. Dale, Stephen E. Hagood, Claudia Hammerberg, Thomas P. Hugo, Jeffrey M. Hutton, Claude O. Jardin, Joseph M. Kellett, Michael Killian, David A. Klepitch, David L. Lazarz, Daniel J. Moore, Wayne D. Panowitz, Scott E. Reiswig, Rodger Roberts, Richard Jay Ruchala, Kurt A. Shudak, Lawrence J. Warner, Todd W. Wren, Carl D. Wyatt, David M. Negative with Comment Larrimer, Peter A. As written, this is not ready to be accepted in the Life Safety Code. The text has numerous problems. Editorial Comment Click here Page 23 of 108

24 57 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 147-NFPA [ Section No ] * One- and two-family dwellings shall be limited to buildings containing not more than two dwelling units in which each dwelling unit is occupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms or by no more than two persons per sleeping room, whichever is greater. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This section should be changed to accommodate individuals in a group that are capable of self-preservation to be accommodated within the definition of single family dwelling. While the current provision allows for any number of related individuals or "insiders" to occupy a single family dwelling, it currently limits the number of "outsiders" to three, regardless of the size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, or the configuration of the home. A more reasonable definition that proposes the limits of occupancy should establish limits based on size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home. This would help prevent the exclusion of the number of those that are "outsiders" that, under the provision, might be allowed for the same number of individuals if they were related. For instance, if in a given situation 6 insiders or related individuals were allowed to live in a given single family dwelling that have 4 bedrooms, it might seem unreasonable to prevent 6 "outsiders" or unrelated individuals from living in that same single family dwelling. Attached are some reference materials that should help explain this situation. While the New York government document does go beyond explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided by also including rulings that are only applicable to New York State, it does a good job of explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided. The HUD document provides some informative discussion on some of the parameters, such as size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home, that could be involved in evaluating a situation should an attempt be made to have consistent policies for occupying single family dwellings across the spectrums (see beginning on page 5 where the topic says "24 C.F.R. Chapter..."). This proposed modification only extends the definition with regard to what, perhaps, most would consider, the most salient parameter: number of bedrooms. Related Item First Correlating Revision No. 3-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 449-NFPA [New Section after ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Stanley Harbuck Organization: School of Building Inspection Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 11 16:22:59 EDT 2016 Page 24 of 108

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38 58 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 30-NFPA [ Section No ] Protection from Hazards. Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_31.pdf 101 CC Note #31 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 31 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Negative ballots of Klein, Longhitano, Mayl and Weaver relative to enforceability of hazardous materials protection requirements for 1- and 2-family dwellings. Also, the committee should readdress the provisions of with regards to items like flammable liquids, gases and common hazardous materials found within one-and-two family dwellings. This action will be considered as a public comment. Related Item Correlating Committee Note No. 31-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 11:48:37 EST 2016 Page 38 of 108

39 of 1 3/2/ :51 PM Correlating Committee Note No. 31-NFPA [ Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 09:39:10 EST 2016 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Negative ballots of Klein, Longhitano, Mayl and Weaver relative to enforceability of hazardous materials protection requirements for 1- and 2-family dwellings. Also, the committee should readdress the provisions of with regards to items like flammable liquids, gases and common hazardous materials found within one-and-two family dwellings. This action will be considered as a public comment. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 11 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Hopper, Howard Hrustich, Stephen Hugo, Jeffrey M. Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund Koffel, William E. Pauls, Jake Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Reynolds, Ronald C. Rosenbaum, Eric R. Page 39 of 108

40 of 2 6/1/2016 9:48 AM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Protection from Hazards. (Reserved) Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-RES Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Sep 01 13:54:27 EDT 2015 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Response Message: The revision incorporates the hazardous materials storage and handling provisions for one- and two-family dwellings. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 5 Not Returned 19 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 4 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Boyd, H. Wayne Boyer, Patrick Damron, Donald P. Sharry, John A. Zwirn, Jeffrey D. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bonisch, Warren D. Bradley, Harry L. Brown, Phillip A. Buuck, Daniel Coats, Paul D. Cronin, Bradford T. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gerdes, Ralph D. Harbuck, Stanley C. Isman, Kenneth E. Lambert, Josh Lathrop, James K. Page 40 of 108

41 of 2 6/1/2016 9:48 AM Long, Jr., Richard T. Nickson, Ronald G. Paszczuk, Henry Roberts, Richard Jay Spangler, Kevin Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Klein, Marshall A. I have changed my vote on this issue based on the negative Ballot comments of Mr. Longhitano, Mr. Weaver and Mr. Mayl. Longhitano, Alfred J. This language is so broad that an inspector seeing an alcohol hand sanitizer could require egress as required for a hazardous area. Mayl, Eric N. Compliance with is overly restrictive in single family homes. Weaver, Carl F. I do not see how this requirement could be enforced in a single-family home. Page 41 of 108

42 59 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 31-NFPA [ Section No ] Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D shall also be permitted. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 101_CCN_32.pdf 101 CC Note #32 Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 32 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots of Asp and Klein to reword code text so as to correctly capture the allowable scope of NFPA 13R. This action will be considered as a public comment. Related Item Correlating Committee Note No. 32-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 11:55:36 EST 2016 Page 42 of 108

43 of 1 3/2/ :52 PM Correlating Committee Note No. 32-NFPA [ Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 09:42:11 EST 2016 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Residential Occupancies (RES) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots of Asp and Klein to reword code text so as to correctly capture the allowable scope of NFPA 13R. This action will be considered as a public comment. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 11 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Bush, Kenneth E. Hopper, Howard Hrustich, Stephen Hugo, Jeffrey M. Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund Koffel, William E. Pauls, Jake Quiter, James R. Reiswig, Rodger Reynolds, Ronald C. Rosenbaum, Eric R. Page 43 of 108

44 of 2 6/1/2016 9:50 AM First Revision No NFPA [ Section No ] Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7 ; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, and with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, shall also be permitted. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SAF-RES Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Aug 26 15:55:34 EDT 2015 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Response Message: The revision recognizes that stories in height is a defined term in NFPA 101 and brings in the 60 ft limitation in the scope of NFPA 13R. Public Input No. 45-NFPA [Section No ] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 5 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 3 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Boyd, H. Wayne Boyer, Patrick Damron, Donald P. Sharry, John A. Zwirn, Jeffrey D. Affirmative All Bonisch, Warren D. Bradley, Harry L. Brown, Phillip A. Buuck, Daniel Coats, Paul D. Cronin, Bradford T. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gerdes, Ralph D. Harbuck, Stanley C. Page 44 of 108

45 of 2 6/1/2016 9:50 AM Isman, Kenneth E. Lambert, Josh Lathrop, James K. Long, Jr., Richard T. Longhitano, Alfred J. Mayl, Eric N. Nickson, Ronald G. Paszczuk, Henry Roberts, Richard Jay Spangler, Kevin Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Asp, Roland A. I agree with the concept but the wording is awkward, it sounds like this section would allow a NFPA 13D system in a four story apartment building. Wording should be modified to something like "Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted, in one- and two family dwellings and manufactured homes, systems in accordance with NFPA 13D shall also be permitted". Klein, Marshall A. The requirement addressing both NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D requirements in the same sentence is confusing since the NFPA 13R requirements dealing with the number of stories and 60' in height only relate to NFPA 13R, not NFPA 13D. Should read: "Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7; in buildings of four or fewer stories in height, and not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies shall be permitted; and in buildings with NFPA 13D shall also be permitted." Weaver, Carl F. Editorial change to correlate to other codes. Page 45 of 108

46 60 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 173-NFPA [ New Section after ] Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations and Showers (The content is based on the language used for a Public Comment (No. 170) for with changes to the numbering to fit somewhere into Chapter 24 preferrably not as the very last requirement in the Chaprer and to be independent of any requirements for "Means of Egress.") * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers General New bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers, for use by occupants, shall be provided with grab bars complying with through , except as otherwise permitted for showers in , with all dimensions referring. All dimensions refer to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated * Where a dedicated shower, not included with a bathtub, does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm), as described in , and it provides slip resistance for all walking surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in , the requirements of through shall apply only if grab bars are installed Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower as specified in or as a free-standing external, and at the entry/egress side of a shower as specified in For bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations and showers, the requirement for a grab bar is also met with provision of a pole as specified in * Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall.or Opposite end Wall of Bathtub or Bathtub-shower Combination (A) A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of in. ( mm), and its lower end between and in. ( and mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, or bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.. Where access to the control wall end of bathtub or bathtub-shower combination is obstructed by another plumbing fixture the vertical grab shall be provided either on the opposite-end wall or as a vertical pole complying with (B) The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any the shower curtain rod fixing point on attachment to the wall Vertical Grab Bar at Entry/Egress of a Shower. A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and its lower end between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the shower * Vertical Grab Bar Provided as Free Standing, a Vertical Pole. A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor or bathtub wall and either to the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, outside of the outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of the control end wall if there is such a wall. The pole shall located so as to be usable during entry/egress transitions between the bathing/showering facility and the adjacent floor Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in * Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall. (A) A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of 24 in. (600 mm) with its higher end placed closer to the control end wall and located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of 25 to 27 in. (635 to 685 mm) above rim of the bathtub. (B) The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the rim of the bathtub and 28 to 30 in. (710 to 760 mm) from the control end wall Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall. A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the bathtub rim with one end located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall and the other end located a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) 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) Page 46 of 108

47 61 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM If attached to a wall, the grab bar shall provide a minimum clearance of in. (38 mm) for hand grasp The size and clearance dimensions required by and shall be provided, as a minimum, within the height requirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of Grab Bar Structural Loading. Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment WHATEVER CHANGES ARE MADE ON THIS TOPIC IN NFPA 101 SHOULD ALSO BE MADE IN NFPA 5000 (WITH APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO THE NUMBER OF REQUIREMENTS). First it should be quite clear that, in homes, grab bars have an essential safety function that exists quite aside from the context of means of escape. Home are the leading site for bathtub, bathtub-shower combination and shower-related falls causing some 300,000 ER-treated injuries per year in the US at an annual societal cost on the order of 400 million dollars. Here follows the justification for my Public Comment No 170 to slightly revise technical features of my original PI 344 and do some editing suggested by Marsha Mazz. The complete story follows from my PC No The proposed changes to the originally proposed text resulted from months of consultation with experts in the US and Canada, especially during a face-to-face meeting held in Toronto on March 31 and April 1, In addition, editorial changes are based on those suggested by one of the experts, Marsha Mazz, from the US Access Board and member of NFPA's Disability Advisory Review Committee. At the face-to-face meeting there was extensive discussion and consensus on provision of a vertical grab bar on the wall opposite the control-end wall, especially where (as is fairly common in smaller bathrooms) water supply and drainage, for toileting, bathing/showering and other washing, etc. are located on a common wall. This leads to a significant portion of the length of a typical bathtub, at the control wall end, being partly obstructed, typically by a water closet. The substantive revisions suggested in this comment address this issue effectively by providing more flexibility in grab bar provision than first proposed. Also reflecting expert input from the meeting, is the revision to the lower height threshold for vertical grab bars for bathtubs and bathtubshower combinations used by shorter adults and children, especially in either the bathing mode or the shower mode. The additional grab bar length specified is not a major cost issue as wall-mounted (or other) grab bar length is not a large component of purchase cost and does not significantly affect installation cost. The combination of purchase and installation costs, per bathroom, is quite comparable to the average, per-household cost of bathing/showering/toileting-related fall injuries occurring over a two or three-year period in the USA. Usability is a benefit of at least similar value and this is especially significant for older users. The addition of toileting-related usability and safety in the considerations behind the proposals and comments is especially related to the dual benefits of the pole-type grab bars that can serve not only the bathing/showering transfer functions but the more pervasive use of water closets, particularly in smaller bathrooms that are found in large proportions of bathrooms in all types of facilities. There has also been much study of actual installations, especially as one of the original proponents travels extensively and uses many bathing/showering facilities in hotels around the world. This provided additional insights justifying and, in some respects, suggesting fine-tuning of the concepts at the core of the first revision proposal. Work has also been done especially on the addition of grab bars to existing bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations i.e., not just new facilities. The vertical poles (plus some horizontally-oriented poles at the back wall of bathtubs) show great promise for relatively inexpensive and highly functional grab bars in retrofit situations for existing facilities, including those in rental properties where holes cannot be made in walls (as is the case for conventional, wall-mounted grab bars. There has also been much attention given, in consultation with top experts on injury epidemiology and costs to the relatively high risks and consequences of falls involving not only bathing/showering but also toileting. Much of this will be reflected in national and international conferences being held in Canada, the US and the UK prior to or shortly after the public comments are addressed by NFPA committees. These include two national and international conferences focused on falls and two national conference focused on public health generally. More information on these will be shared directly with NFPA committee members responsible for this core menu item and for scoping in all or most occupancy chapters of NFPA 101 and NFPA Significantly, due to the crush of preparation for such conferences (in which the submitter of these comments is deeply involved as an organizer and presenter), it is not possible to submit parallel comments for NFPA 101. Therefore, it is explicitly requested that in all cases, the committees process these comments in relation to both codes. Finally, the conferences as well as the recent, face-to-face meeting of several US and Canadian experts are all documented with video. The first two videos in this series are available for streaming viewing by anyone, at no cost, at /Under_Construction.html. These two early videos not only identify the experts, but provide an excellent introduction to the extensive evidence obtained in research performed over the last two decades. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 170-NFPA [Section No ] Public Comment No. 174-NFPA [New Section after ] Related Item Relationship This PC, with numbering revised for Chapter 24, is the basis for this publc comment. Page 47 of 108

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49 63 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 81-NFPA [ Section No ] Where construction, alteration, or demolition operations are conducted, the provisions of shall apply. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment What is the problem that is to be solved by adding this requirement? This is much too restrictive for Lodging and Rooming Houses. Many requirements in NFPA 241 should not be applied to Lodging and Rooming Houses. As an example, a nonsprinkler protected construction area is required by NFPA 241 to be separated from an occupied space by temporary one hour partitions. That might be the only one hour rated partition in the residence. NFPA 241 should not be applied to small board and care facilities. In addition, while NFPA 241 references the means of egress, NFPA 241 doesn't address a means of escape which is the term used in Chapter 26. Adding this section will not solve any issues and it will cause problems. Related Item First Revision No NFPA [New Section after ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Peter Larrimer Organization: US Department of Veterans Affa Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 24 08:16:22 EDT 2016 Page 49 of 108

50 64 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 82-NFPA [ Section No ] Hazardous Materials. Where hazardous materials are stored or handled, the provisions of shall apply. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment It is not appropriate to reference the documents in for a Lodging and Rooming House. For example, NFPA 30 has specific occupancy requirements for Mercantile, Storage, Industrial, etc, but there are no requirements for Lodging and Rooming. The committee is introducing enforcement problems by adding this section and I don't see that adding the material will solve and known problems. Please delete the requirement. Related Item First Revision No NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Peter Larrimer Organization: US Department of Veterans Affa Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Mar 24 08:28:24 EDT 2016 Page 50 of 108

51 65 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 174-NFPA [ New Section after ] * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers. (The content, at least the text with the numbering as shown in Chapter 7 was the subject of Public Comment No 170 and the numbering of that comment is used here with the understanding that, editorially, this will be revised to Chapter 26 numbering if a comment is accepted for Lodging or Rooming Houses chapter of NFPA 101 and for NFPA 5000 which is also covered by this comment with the understanding that anything adopted for NFPA 101 will also be adopted for NFPA 5000.) General Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers, for use by occupants, shall be provided with grab bars complying with through , except as otherwise permitted for showers in , with all dimensions referring. All dimensions refer to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated * Where a dedicated shower, not included with a bathtub, does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm), as described in , and it provides slip resistance for all walking surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in , the requirements of through shall apply only if grab bars are installed Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower as specified in or as a free-standing external, and at the entry/egress side of a shower as specified in For bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations and showers, the requirement for a grab bar is also met with provision of a pole as specified in * Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall.or Opposite end Wall of Bathtub or Bathtub-shower Combination (A) A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of in. ( mm), and its lower end between and in. ( and mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, or bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.. Where access to the control wall end of bathtub or bathtub-shower combination is obstructed by another plumbing fixture the vertical grab shall be provided either on the opposite-end wall or as a vertical pole complying with (B) The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any the shower curtain rod fixing point on attachment to the wall Vertical Grab Bar at Entry/Egress of a Shower. A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and its lower end between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the shower * Vertical Grab Bar Provided as Free Standing, a Vertical Pole. A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor or bathtub wall and either to the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, outside of the outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of the vertical plane of the control end wall if there is such a wall. The pole shall located so as to be usable during entry/egress transitions between the bathing/showering facility and the adjacent floor Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in * Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall. (A) A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of 24 in. (600 mm) with its higher end placed closer to the control end wall and located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of 25 to 27 in. (635 to 685 mm) above rim of the bathtub. (B) The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the rim of the bathtub and 28 to 30 in. (710 to 760 mm) from the control end wall Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall. A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the bathtub rim with one end located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall and the other end located a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) 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) Page 51 of 108

52 66 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM If attached to a wall, the grab bar shall provide a minimum clearance of in. (38 mm) for hand grasp The size and clearance dimensions required by and shall be provided, as a minimum, within the height requirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of Grab Bar Structural Loading. Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment First it should be quite clear that, in homes, grab bars have an essential safety function that exists quite aside from the context of means of escape or means of egress. Residential settings are the leading sites for bathtub, bathtub-shower combination and shower-related falls causing some 300,000 ER-treated injuries per year in the US at an annual societal cost on the order of 400 million dollars. Here follows the justification for my Public Comment No 170 to slightly revise technical features of my original PI 344 and do some editing suggested by Marsha Mazz. The complete story follows from my PC No The proposed changes to the originally proposed text resulted from months of consultation with experts in the US and Canada, especially during a face-to-face meeting held in Toronto on March 31 and April 1, In addition, editorial changes are based on those suggested by one of the experts, Marsha Mazz, from the US Access Board and member of NFPA's Disability Advisory Review Committee. At the face-to-face meeting there was extensive discussion and consensus on provision of a vertical grab bar on the wall opposite the control-end wall, especially where (as is fairly common in smaller bathrooms) water supply and drainage, for toileting, bathing/showering and other washing, etc. are located on a common wall. This leads to a significant portion of the length of a typical bathtub, at the control wall end, being partly obstructed, typically by a water closet. The substantive revisions suggested in this comment address this issue effectively by providing more flexibility in grab bar provision than first proposed. Also reflecting expert input from the meeting, is the revision to the lower height threshold for vertical grab bars for bathtubs and bathtubshower combinations used by shorter adults and children, especially in either the bathing mode or the shower mode. The additional grab bar length specified is not a major cost issue as wall-mounted (or other) grab bar length is not a large component of purchase cost and does not significantly affect installation cost. The combination of purchase and installation costs, per bathroom, is quite comparable to the average, per-household cost of bathing/showering/toileting-related fall injuries occurring over a two or three-year period in the USA. Usability is a benefit of at least similar value and this is especially significant for older users. The addition of toileting-related usability and safety in the considerations behind the proposals and comments is especially related to the dual benefits of the pole-type grab bars that can serve not only the bathing/showering transfer functions but the more pervasive use of water closets, particularly in smaller bathrooms that are found in large proportions of bathrooms in all types of facilities. There has also been much study of actual installations, especially as one of the original proponents travels extensively and uses many bathing/showering facilities in hotels around the world. This provided additional insights justifying and, in some respects, suggesting fine-tuning of the concepts at the core of the first revision proposal. Work has also been done especially on the addition of grab bars to existing bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations i.e., not just new facilities. The vertical poles (plus some horizontally-oriented poles at the back wall of bathtubs) show great promise for relatively inexpensive and highly functional grab bars in retrofit situations for existing facilities, including those in rental properties where holes cannot be made in walls (as is the case for conventional, wall-mounted grab bars. There has also been much attention given, in consultation with top experts on injury epidemiology and costs to the relatively high risks and consequences of falls involving not only bathing/showering but also toileting. Much of this will be reflected in national and international conferences being held in Canada, the US and the UK prior to or shortly after the public comments are addressed by NFPA committees. These include two national and international conferences focused on falls and two national conference focused on public health generally. More information on these will be shared directly with NFPA committee members responsible for this core menu item and for scoping in all or most occupancy chapters of NFPA 101 and NFPA Significantly, due to the crush of preparation for such conferences (in which the submitter of these comments is deeply involved as an organizer and presenter), it is not possible to submit parallel comments for NFPA 101. Therefore, it is explicitly requested that in all cases, the committees process these comments in relation to both codes. Finally, the conferences as well as the recent, face-to-face meeting of several US and Canadian experts are all documented with video. The first two videos in this series are available for streaming viewing by anyone, at no cost, at /Under_Construction.html. These two early videos not only identify the experts, but provide an excellent introduction to the extensive evidence obtained in research performed over the last two decades. Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 173-NFPA [New Section after ] Public Comment No. 170-NFPA [Section No ] Related Item Committee Input No NFPA [Section No ] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jake Pauls Page 52 of 108

53 67 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Organization: Jake Pauls Consulting Services Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Sun May 15 01:32:26 EDT 2016 Page 53 of 108

54 68 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 155-NFPA [ Section No ] Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside guest rooms or guest suites, carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions in the locations specified as follows: (1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces (2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system (3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with (1), the alarm signal shall be automatically transmitted to an approved onsite location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 255 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will: 1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location 2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies. Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations Related Item Public Input No. 255-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Vince Baclawski Organization: Nema Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 12 14:23:41 EDT 2016 Page 54 of 108

55 69 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 104-NFPA [ Section No ] Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7, as modified by In buildings four or fewer hotel or dormitory occupancies up to and including four stories in height and, that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Section 4.6.3(5), attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet ( mm) above the lowest level of required fire department vehicle access: (1) P r o v i d e sprinkler protection. (2) Construct the attic using noncombustible materials. (3) Construct the attic using fire retardant-treated wood. (4) Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation. The he i ght of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire department access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire department access roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with NFPA 1, Section Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Based on the discussions and conclusions at the NFPA Workshop on NFPA 13R that took place in Orlando on December 15-16, 2016, this code proposal came out of that Workshop as a response to fire service concerns about suppressing a f ire involving a tall pedestal building attic. Under this code proposal, such attic or attics will be required to have increased f ire protection. Pedestal buildings that exceed 4 stories above grade plane, including the pedestal, are anticipated to be affected by this proposal, as would be some pedestal buildings with fewer stories that are located on sloped lots with fire department access roads required along a lower elevation portion of the perimeter. The intent of stating "required" fire department access road is to make it clear that, simply because access is available on an adjacent road or parking lot, that road need not be considered in the height measurement unless it is required as part of satisfying the code requirement for fire department vehicle access to the building. Note that allowances to use noncombustible construction materials, fire-retardant treated wood, and filling with noncombustible insulation are already permitted by NFPA 13 as an alternative to installing sprinklers in concealed spaces in otherwise fully-sprinklered buildings. These allowances are duplicated in the proposed text so that an architect or developer can identify the attic protection concern and permissible solutions early in the design process, as opposed to expecting building designers to know of these allowances buried deep in the text of NFPA 13. Having the exceptions in the this text will make it clear that these NFPA 13 exceptions are appropriate for NFPA 13R attic protection as well, even though they are not included in NFPA 13R (because NFPA 13R doesn't ordinarily require attics to be protected). This code proposal is intended to be identical to the IFC Code Proposal F that was submitted for the 2018 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle. Those IFC hearings were in Louisville KY from April 17-20, F was approved by the IFC Code Development Committee on April 18, Related Item Public Input No. 47-NFPA [Section No ] First Revision No NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marshall Klein Organization: Marshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc. Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 11 16:08:38 EDT 2016 Page 55 of 108

56 70 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 156-NFPA [ Section No ] Where fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces are installed outside dwelling units, carbon monoxide alarms or carbon monoxide detectors monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions in the locations specified as follows: (1) On the ceilings of rooms containing permanently installed fuel-burning appliances or fuel-burning fireplaces (2) Centrally located within occupiable spaces served by the first supply air register from a permanently installed, fuel-burning HVAC system (3) Centrally located within occupiable spaces adjacent to a communicating attached garage Where carbon monoxide detectors are installed in accordance with (1), the alarm signal shall be automatically transmitted to an approved onsite location or to an off-premises location in accordance with NFPA 720. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment NEMA respectfully requests the Committee reconsider their action on Public Input 261 and accept this Public Comment that seeks to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors only in locations that are remote from occupied areas being protected. Requiring only CO detectors to be installed in these locations will: 1. Enhance public life safety by notifying a responsible party of a malfunctioning fuel burning appliance installed in a normally unoccupied location 2. Clarify the locations where CO alarms can be installed in accordance with their ANSI/UL2034 listings, which is only in ordinary indoor locations of dwelling units not in commercial occupancies. Accepting this change will adequately address on-site notification of a carbon monoxide incident by utilizing the intended equipment for normally unoccupied locations. Related Item Public Input No. 261-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Vince Baclawski Organization: Nema Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu May 12 14:30:19 EDT 2016 Page 56 of 108

57 71 of 259 5/17/2016 9:43 AM Public Comment No. 105-NFPA [ Section No ] Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial building coverage, the system shall be installed in accordance with Section 9.7, as modified by and In buildings four or fewer apartment occupancies up to and including four stories in height and, that are located in buildings not exceeding 60 ft (18.3 m) in height above grade plane, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted W here located in a building of Type III, Type IV or Type V construction designed in accordance with Section 4.6.3(5), attics shall comply with one of the following if the roof assembly is located more than 55 feet ( mm) above the lowest level of required fire department vehicle access: (1) P r o v i d e sprinkler protection. (2) Construct the attic using noncombustible materials. (3) Construct the attic using fire retardant-treated wood. (4) Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation. The height of the roof assembly shall be determined by measuring the distance from the lowest required fire department access road surface adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched roof, the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall, or the top of the highest parapet, whichever yields the greatest distance. For the purpose of this measurement, required fire department access roads shall include only those roads that are necessary for compliance with NFPA 1, Section Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment Based on the discussions and conclusions at the NFPA Workshop on NFPA 13R that took place in Orlando on December 15-16, 2016, this code proposal came out of that Workshop as a response to fire service concerns about suppressing a f ire involving a tall pedestal building attic. Under this code proposal, such attic or attics will be required to have increased f ire protection. Pedestal buildings that exceed 4 stories above grade plane, including the pedestal, are anticipated to be affected by this proposal, as would be some pedestal buildings with fewer stories that are located on sloped lots with fire department access roads required along a lower elevation portion of the perimeter. The intent of stating "required" fire department access road is to make it clear that, simply because access is available on an adjacent road or parking lot, that road need not be considered in the height measurement unless it is required as part of satisfying the code requirement for fire department vehicle access to the building. Note that allowances to use noncombustible construction materials, f ire-retardant treated wood, and filling with noncombustible insulation are already permitted by NFPA 13 as an alternative to installing sprinklers in concealed spaces in otherwise fully-sprinklered buildings. These allowances are duplicated in the proposed text so that an architect or developer can identify the attic protection concern and permissible solutions early in the design process, as opposed to expecting building designers to know of these allowances buried deep in the text of NFPA 13. Having the exceptions in the this text w ill make it clear that these NFPA 13 exceptions are appropriate for NFPA 13R attic protection as well, even though they are not included in NFPA 13R (because NFPA 13R doesn't ordinarily require attics to be protected). This code proposal is intended to be identical to the IFC Code Proposal F that was submitted for the 2018 ICC Group B Code Development Cycle. Those IFC hearings were in Louisville KY from April 17-20, F was approved by the IFC Code Development Committee on April 18, Related Item Public Input No. 49-NFPA [Section No ] First Revision No NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marshall Klein Organization: Marshall A. Klein & Associates, Inc. Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Apr 11 16:37:32 EDT 2016 Page 57 of 108

58 15 of 185 5/17/2016 1:23 PM Public Comment No. 104-NFPA [ Section No ] * One- and two-family dwellings shall be limited to buildings containing not more than two dwelling units in which each dwelling unit is occupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms or by no more than two persons per sleeping room, whichever is greater. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This section should be changed to accommodate individuals in a group that are capable of self-preservation to be accommodated within the definition of single family dwelling. While the current provision allows for any number of related individuals or "insiders" to occupy a single family dwelling, it currently limits the number of "outsiders" to three, regardless of the size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, or the configuration of the home. A more reasonable definition that proposes the limits of occupancy should establish limits based on size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home. This would help prevent the exclusion of the number of those that are "outsiders" that, under the provision, might be allowed for the same number of individuals if they were related. For instance, if in a given situation 6 insiders or related individuals were allowed to live in a given single family dwelling that have 4 bedrooms, it might seem unreasonable to prevent 6 "outsiders" or unrelated individuals from living in that same single family dwelling. Attached are some reference materials that should help explain this situation. While the New York government document does go beyond explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided by also including rulings that are only applicable to New York State, it does a good job of explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided. The HUD document provides some informative discussion on some of the parameters, such as size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home, that could be involved in evaluating a situation should an attempt be made to have consistent policies for occupying single family dwellings across the spectrums (see beginning on page 5 where the topic says "24 C.F.R. Chapter..."). This proposed modification only extends the definition with regard to what, perhaps, most would consider, the most salient parameter: number of bedrooms. Related Item Public Input No. 97-NFPA [New Section after ] Public Input No. 139-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: [ Not Specified ] Organization: School of Building Inspection Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 13 13:25:32 EDT 2016 Page 58 of 108

59 16 of 185 5/17/2016 1:23 PM Public Comment No. 115-NFPA [ Section No ] * One- and two-family dwellings shall be limited to buildings containing not more than two dwelling units in which each dwelling unit is occupied by members of a single family with not more than three outsiders, if any, accommodated in rented rooms or by no more than two persons per sleeping room, whichever is greater. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment This section should be changed to accommodate individuals in a group that are capable of self-preservation to be accommodated within the definition of single family dwelling. While the current provision allows for any number of related individuals or "insiders" to occupy a single family dwelling, it currently limits the number of "outsiders" to three, regardless of the size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, or the configuration of the home. A more reasonable definition that proposes the limits of occupancy should establish limits based on size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home. This would help prevent the exclusion of the number of those that are "outsiders" that, under the provision, might be allowed for the same number of individuals if they were related. For instance, if in a given situation 6 insiders or related individuals were allowed to live in a given single family dwelling that have 4 bedrooms, it might seem unreasonable to prevent 6 "outsiders" or unrelated individuals from living in that same single family dwelling. Attached are some reference materials that should help explain this situation. While the New York government document does go beyond explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided by also including rulings that are only applicable to New York State, it does a good job of explaining what the U.S. Supreme Court has decided. The HUD document provides some informative discussion on some of the parameters, such as size, number of bedrooms or possible sleeping rooms, and the configuration of the home, that could be involved in evaluating a situation should an attempt be made to have consistent policies for occupying single family dwellings across the spectrums (see beginning on page 5 where the topic says "24 C.F.R. Chapter..."). This proposed modification only extends the definition with regard to what, perhaps, most would consider, the most salient parameter: number of bedrooms. Related Item Public Input No. 139-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 169-NFPA [New Section after A ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Stanley Harbuck Organization: School of Building Inspection Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Sat May 14 12:46:54 EDT 2016 Page 59 of 108

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