2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, see page 02.

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1 NFPA Technical Committee on Furnishings and Contents NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 FIRST DRAFT MEETING AGENDA Thursday-Friday, May 24-25, 2012 Indianapolis Convention Center Room 128 Indianapolis, IN 1. Call to Order. Call meeting to order by Chair Henry Paszczuk at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on May 24, 2012 at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. 2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, see page Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes. Approve the October 5, 2010 meeting minutes see page Review of new NFPA codes and standards development process. See page NFPA 101 First Draft (formerly ROP) Preparation. For Public Input Review, see page NFPA 5000 First Draft (formerly ROP) Preparation. For Public Input Review, see page /5000 Chapter Comparison and Recommendations for First Revisions, see page Committee Scope Update, see page Other Business. 10. Future Meetings. 11. Adjournment. Page 1 of 57

2 Address List No Phone Furnishings and Contents Building Code Henry Paszczuk Chair Connecticut Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, CT Alternate: Joseph Kingston E 4/15/2004 BLD-FUR Kristin Bigda Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting) National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /17/2012 Kristin Bigda BLD-FUR 6/29/2007 BLD-FUR Vytenis Babrauskas Principal Fire Science and Technology Inc th Place SE Issaquah, WA SE 10/1/1993 BLD-FUR Nicholas A. Dawe Principal Cobb County Fire Marshal s Office 1595 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA E 10/20/2010 BLD-FUR William E. Fitch Principal Phyrefish.com 31 SE 5th Street, Suite 3815 Miami, FL SE 1/1/1991 BLD-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler Principal GBH International 2 Friar s Lane Mill Valley, CA Alternate: Timothy Earl SE 1/1/1991 BLD-FUR Richard T. Long, Jr. Principal Exponent, Inc Science Drive, Suite 200 Bowie, MD Upholstered Furniture Action Council M 10/18/2011 BLD-FUR C. Anthony Penaloza Principal Intertek Testing Services Shady Falls Road Elmendorf, TX RT 3/21/2006 BLD-FUR Milosh T. Puchovsky Principal Worcester Polytechnic Institute Department of Fire Protection Engineering 100 Institute Road Worcester, MA SE 10/20/2010 BLD-FUR Shelley Siegel Principal Universal Design and Education Network 9268 Palomino Drive Lake Worth, FL American Society of Interior Designers U 7/20/2000 BLD-FUR Dwayne E. Sloan Principal UL LLC 12 Laboratory Drive PO Box Research Triangle Park, NC Alternate: Randall K. Laymon RT 7/26/2007 BLD-FUR James K. Lathrop Voting Alternate Koffel Associates, Inc. 81 Pennsylvania Avenue Niantic, CT The Carpet and Rug Institute Voting Alt. to CRI Rep. M 4/17/2002 BLD-FUR Timothy Earl Alternate GBH International 6862 Shallowford Way Portage, MI Principal: Marcelo M. Hirschler SE 8/9/2011 BLD-FUR Joseph Kingston Alternate State of Connecticut Office of State Fire Marshal 23 Farrel Drive Ansonia, CT Principal: Henry Paszczuk E 03/05/2012 BLD-FUR Page 2 of 57 1

3 Address List No Phone Furnishings and Contents Building Code Randall K. Laymon Alternate UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL Principal: Dwayne E. Sloan RT 7/26/2007 BLD-FUR Kristin Bigda Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA /17/2012 Kristin Bigda BLD-FUR 6/29/2007 BLD-FUR Page 3 of 57 2

4 ROC MEETING MINUTES Building Construction Life Safety Technical Committee on Furnishings and Contents Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, LA 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chair Henry Paszczuk at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at the Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA. 2. Introduction of Attendees. The following committee members and guests were in attendance: NAME REPRESENTING Henry Paszczuk, Chair Connecticut Department of Public Safety William E. Fitch, Principal Phyrefish Enterprises, Inc. Marcelo M. Hirschler, Principal GBH International James K. Lathrop Koffel Associates, Inc. (Alternate to K. McIntosh) Rep. The Carpet and Rug Institute C. Anthony Penaloza, Principal Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. Shelley Siegel, Principal Universal Design and Education Network Rep. American Society of Interior Designers Kristin Collette, Staff Liaison NFPA GUESTS None. The following committee members were not in attendance: NAME REPRESENTING Vytenis Babrauskas, Principal Fire Science and Technology, Inc. Alfred J. Hogan, Principal Rep. New England Association of Fire Marshals E. Ken McIntosh, Principal Carpet and Rug Institute Dwayne E. Sloan, Principal Underwriters Laboratories Inc. T. Hugh Talley, Principal Hugh Talley Company Rep. American Furniture Manufacturers Association BLD/SAF-FUR October 5, 2010 Meeting Minutes / Page 1 Page 4 of 57

5 3. Approval of Minutes. The September 22, 2009 meeting minutes were approved with no modifications. 4. TC Meeting Presentation. Ms. Collette presented the TC Meeting PowerPoint that was included in the agenda. In addition, she discussed the new Document Information Pages on NFPA s website as well as how to access the committee s meeting information on the new pages. It is to be noted that all meeting information (notices, agendas, and minutes) will be located on the Next Edition tab of these pages going forward. The committee can access the pages at or 5. Preparation of NFPA 101 ROC. All public comments were addressed. Committee comments were developed as needed. See ROC letter ballot package. 6. Preparation of NFPA 5000 ROC. All public comments were addressed. Committee comments were developed as needed. See ROC letter ballot package. 7. Other Business. No additional business was discussed. 8. Future Meetings. The next meeting of the BLD/SAF-FUR committee will be the Annual 2014 ROP meeting to be held in the fall of Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by Chair Paszczuk at 9:15 am. BLD/SAF-FUR October 5, 2010 Meeting Minutes / Page 2 Page 5 of 57

6 NFPA First Draft Meetings Welcome! NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Technical Committee on Furnishings and Contents (BLD/SAF-FUR) May 24-25, 2012 Indianapolis, IN NFPA First Draft Meetings At this and all NFPA committee meetings we are concerned with your safety. If the fire alarm sounds, please proceed to an exit. Page 6 of 57 1

7 NFPA First Draft Meetings Members, please verify/update your contact information Use of tape recorders or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this or any NFPA meeting is not permitted NFPA First Draft Meetings Guests All guests are required to sign in and identify their affiliations. Participation is limited to those individuals who have previously requested of the chair time to address the committee on a particular subject or individuals who wish to speak to Public Input they have submitted. Guest chairs are located around the room as a courtesy. Page 7 of 57 2

8 NFPA First Draft Meetings Members categorized in ANY interest category who have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to a specific issue or issues that are to be addressed by a TC/CC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on any Public Input, Comment, or other matter relating to those issues. NFPA First Draft Meetings New Process General Procedures Follow Robert s Rules of Order. Discussion requires a motion. Page 8 of 57 3

9 NFPA First Draft Meetings Motions for Ending Debate Previous Question or Call the Question Not in order when another has the floor Requires a second This motion is not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate A 2/3 affirmative vote will immediately close debate and return to the original motion on the floor. Less then 2/3 will allow debate to continue. NFPA First Draft Meetings Committee member actions: Member addresses the chair. Receives recognition from the chair. Introduces the motion. Another member seconds the motion. Page 9 of 57 4

10 NFPA First Draft Meetings Committee chair actions: States the motion. Calls for discussion. Ensures all issues have been heard. Takes the vote. Announces the result of the vote. NFPA First Draft Meetings Technical Committee on Furnishings and Contents Enforcers, 2 Members: 18% Insurance, 0 Members: 0% Installer/Maintainer, 0 Members: 0% Labor, 0 Members: 0% Manufacturers, 2 Members: 18% Research & Testing, 2 Member: 18% Special Experts, 4 Members: 36% Users, 1 Member: 9% Total 11 voting members Page 10 of 57 5

11 NFPA First Draft Meetings Timeline Public Input Stage (First Draft): First Draft Meeting: 5/24-25/ /2012 Posting of First Draft for Balloting Date: no later than 10/12/2012 Posting of First Draft for Public Comment: _2/22/2013 Comment Stage (Second Draft): Public Comment Closing Date: _5/3/2013 Second Draft Meeting Period: June 2013 Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: _no later than 8/23/2013 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: _1/3/2014 Tech Session Preparation: NITMAM Closing Date: _ 2/7/2014 NITMAM /CAM Posting Date: _4/4/2014 NFPA Annual Meeting: 6/9-12/2014 Standards Council Issuance: Issuance of Consent Documents: with 2015 edition date Issuance of Documents with CAM: _8/14/2014 with 2015 edition date Changes in Terms: NFPA First Draft Meetings New Process What s New? New Term Input Stage Public Input First Draft Meeting Committee Input Committee Statement (CS) First Revision (FR) First Draft Report First Draft Old Term ROP Stage Proposal ROP Meeting Trial Balloon (or later, FR that fails ballot) Committee Statement Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal ROP ROP Draft Page 11 of 57 6

12 Changes in Terms: NFPA First Draft Meetings New Process What s New? New Term Comment Stage Public Comment Second Draft Meeting Committee Comment Second Revision Second Draft Report Second Draft Old Term ROC Stage Public Comment ROC Meeting Comment that Failed Ballot (Second Revision that failed ballot) Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment ROC ROC Draft Flowchart See page 4 for flowchart overview Page 12 of 57 7

13 NFPA First Draft Meetings New Process NEW Committee Actions and Motions: Resolve Public Input Create a First Revision Create a Committee Input (Trial Balloon) First Draft New Process Resolve a Public Input (No Change to Text): Committee does not want to incorporate the Public Input as a revision. Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) to respond (resolve) a Public Input. Committee must clearly indicate reasons for not accepting the recommendation in CS. Does not get balloted Page 13 of 57 8

14 First Draft New Process Create a First Revision (FR) Committee wants to make a change to a current section. Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) substantiating the change. If the revision is associated with one or more Public Input (s), the Committee develops a CS to respond to each PI. Each FR gets balloted First Draft New Process Create a Committee Input (Trial Balloon) Committee wants to receive Public Comment on a topic, but not ready to incorporate it into the draft Need to have a Committee Statement Does not get balloted Page 14 of 57 9

15 First Draft New Process Committee Statements (Substantiation): All Public Input must have a Committee Statement Must include a valid technical reason No vague references to intent Explain how the submitter s substantiation is inadequate First Draft New Process Committee Statements (Substantiation): Should reference the First Revision i if it addresses the intent of the Submitter s Public Input Page 15 of 57 10

16 Formal voting First Draft New Process Voting during meeting is used to establish a sense of agreement (simple majority) Secured by letter ballot (2/3 agreement) Only the results of the formal ballot determine the official position of the committee on the First Draft First Draft New Process Ballots are on the First Revisions (FR) ONLY Public Input and Committee Input not balloted Reference materials are available: First Draft, PI, CI, CS, etc Ballot form allows you to vote: Affirmative on all FR Affirmative on all FR with exceptions specifically noted Ballot form provides a column for affirmative with comment Note: This box only needs to be checked if there is an accompanying comment. Reject or abstain requires a reason. Page 16 of 57 11

17 First Draft New Process Initial ballot Circulation of negatives and comments Members may change votes during circulation First Revision that fails letter ballot becomes Committee Input (CI) just like the trial balloon version of CI so as to solicit Public Comment Balloting First Draft New Process Ballots will be an online format Alternates are strongly encouraged to return ballots Page 17 of 57 12

18 NFPA First Draft Meetings No New Material after the Public Input Stage What constitutes new material is to some extent a judgment call TC Struggles with an Issue TC needs data on a new technology or emerging issue Two opposing views on an issue with no real data Data presented is not trusted by committee Code Fund Lends a Hand TC rep and/or staff liaison submits a Code Fund Request Requests are reviewed by a Panel and chosen based on need / feasibility Research Project Carried Out Funding for project is provided by the Code Fund and/or industry sponsors Project is completed and data is available to TC Page 18 of 57 13

19 Legal Antitrust: the single most important provision- Federal law prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies which unreasonably restrain trade or commerce. Section 1 of the Sherman Act Patent: Disclosures of essential patent claims should be made by the patent holder, but others may also notify NFPA if they believe that a proposed or existing NFPA standard includes an essential patent claim. Legal Activities Disapproved by the Courts Packing meetings Hiding commercial interest throwing the committees out of balance No final decision-making authority to unbalanced Task Groups; include all interested parties. Hiding scientific or technical information from committees Page 19 of 57 14

20 Doc Info Pages Document Information Next Edition Technical Committee Document scope Current/Previous Edition information Issued TIAs, FIs and Errata Archived revision information Standard Council Decisions Articles and Reports Read only document Meetings and Ballots ROP/ROC or First Draft Report and Second Draft Report NITMAMand Standard Council Decisions Submission of Public Input/Comment Private TC info Ballot circulations, informational ballots and other committee info Committee name, responsibility and scope Staff liaison Committee list Private committee contact information Current committee documents in PDF format Committees seeking members and committee online application NFPA First Draft Meetings Thank you for participating! Any questions? Page 20 of 57 15

21 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #115 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: Materials applied directly to the surface of walls and ceilings in a total thickness of less than 1 / 28 in. (0.9 mm) shall not be considered interior finish and shall be exempt from tests simulating actual installation if (a) the surface material is a noncombustible or limited combustible material and (b) the materials applied they meet the requirements of Class A interior wall or ceiling finish when tested in accordance with using fiber cement board as the substrate material. This section is intended to avoid the need to test very thin materials (such as the paper covering on gypsum board or other thin layers) applied directly to noncombustible surfaces. That is very reasonable, since very thin layers will not add a significant level of fire safety to a surface when there is no significant flame spread from the substrate itself. Unfortunately, however, this section has been used as the excuse for applying facings or veneers to wood surfaces and having them exempted. In that case the interpretation of this section results in the use of materials where there is no fire testing of the facing or veneer and no fire testing of the composite system (i.e. the facing or veneer and the wood backing). If the surface is an untreated wood surface (with a typical flame spread index of ), adding a combustible facing or veneer (and the corresponding adhesive) is likely to increase the flame spread index to exceed 200 and thus to go from a Class C to an unclassified material. If the surface is a fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) surface (which always has a flame spread index of less than 25), the effect of adding a combustible facing or veneer (which is not composed of FRTW) together with the corresponding adhesive, is virtually guaranteed to increase the flame spread index so as to exceed 25 and thus to go from a material classified as a Class A material to one classified as a Class B or worse. Note that specific test results cannot be presented because the available information is based on proprietary tests. Please note that this code change proposal would not affect gypsum board as it is a limited combustible material Log #116 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: In new construction, surfaces of walls, partitions, columns, and ceilings shall be permitted to be finished with factory-applied fire-retardant coated assemblies that have been listed and labeled to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of ASTM E2786 on the coated surface following: (a) a flame spread index of 25 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, or ANSI/UL 723, (b) show no evidence of significant progressive combustion when the test is continued for an additional 20-minute period, and (c) result in a flame front that does not progress more than 10 ft 6 in. (3.2 m) beyond the centerline of the burners at any time during the test. ASTM has now issued a test method, ASTM E2768, which contains the three requirements discussed in this section, namely that a product be tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, and exhibit a flame spread index of 25 or less, show no evidence of significant progressive combustion when the test is continued for 30 minutes (i.e. an additional 20-minute period over the standard ASTM E84 duration of 10 minutes) and that the flame front not progress more than 10 1 / 2 feet (3200 mm) beyond the centerline of the burners at any time during the test. Printed on 5/17/ Page 21 of 57

22 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #118 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: Where required by the applicable provisions of this, draperies, curtains, and other similar loosely hanging furnishings and decorations shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in Test Method 1 or Test Method 2, as appropriate, of NFPA 701,. In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called small-scale test from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Instead of the small-scale test NFPA 701 now (and for over 20 years) contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as indicated by the text of NFPA 701 (2010) that is shown at the bottom of this public input. However, a large number of manufacturers continue stating that the materials or products that they sell have been tested to NFPA 701, when they really mean the pre-1989 small-scale test in NFPA 701. That test no longer exists and materials or products meeting that test do not exhibit acceptable fire performance. Text of NFPA 701 (2010): Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ), except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) Test Method 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining Test Method 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcement or backing, when used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction Test Method 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and similar architectural fabric structures and banners. Note also the following from the text of NFPA 701 (2010): 1.2* Purpose The purpose of Test Methods 1 and 2 shall be to assess the propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. A.1.1 A small-scale test method appeared in NFPA 701 until the 1989 edition. It was eliminated from the test method because it has been shown that materials that pass the test do not necessarily exhibit a fire performance that is acceptable. The test was not reproducible for many types of fabrics and could not predict actual full-scale performance. It should not, therefore, be used. A For the purposes of Test Method 1, the terms curtains, draperies, or other types of window treatments, where used, should include, but not be limited to, the following items: (1) Window curtains (2) Stage or theater curtains (3) Vertical folding shades (4) Roll-type window shades (5) Hospital privacy curtains (6) Window draperies (7) Fabric shades or blinds (8) Polyvinyl chloride blinds (9) Horizontal folding shades (10) Swags Examples of textile items other than window treatments to which Test Method 1 applies include: Printed on 5/17/ Page 22 of 57

23 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA 101 (1) Table skirts (2) Table linens (3) Display booth separators (4) Textile wall hangings (5) Decorative event tent linings not used in the assembly of a tent 101- Log #119 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: Newly introduced upholstered furniture, except as otherwise permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, shall be resistant to a cigarette ignition (i.e., smoldering) in accordance with one of the following: (1) The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260,, or with ASTM E 1353,. (2) Mocked-up composites of the upholstered furniture shall have a char length not exceeding 1 1 / 2 in. (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261,, or with ASTM E 1352,. The CPSC has changed the cigarette used for 16 CFR 1632 from the low ignition propensity cigarette, which is likely to lead to all fabrics and foams passing the test, to a NIST standard reference material cigarette (NIST SRM 1196). Similarly NFPA 260 and NFPA 261 have accepted proposals (and received no comments) making the same change. The standard commercial cigarette traditionally used for this test is now no longer available as commercial cigarettes sold in all US states since July 2011 must comply with the requirements for reduced ignition propensity cigarettes of ASTM E2187. Therefore, continuing the use of US commercial cigarettes, which comply with the cigarette ignition power test (ASTM E2187), makes the test meaningless as all fabrics will pass it. Cigarettes can be obtained from various sources, however, that do not comply with ASTM E2187. NIST developed SRM 1196 specifically for the purpose of replacing the traditional cigarettes and having a meaningful cigarette smoldering test. ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 require the use of a cigarette that has no filter and is within a specified range of length, mass, and tobacco packing density. Historically, that was meant to mean a particularly strong igniting commercial cigarette. That cigarette has been replaced, by the manufacturer, with a banded cigarette that meets the regulations for reduced ignition propensity. Banded cigarettes very frequently go out when placed on a test substrate. Since the test requires that a test cigarette burn its full length, the new version of the old test cigarette is not usable. NIST has had some samples of the old cigarettes and were able to characterize their ignition propensity. They commissioned a large batch of cigarettes to be manufactured to those specifications. They then verified that the cigarettes met the physical and performance requirements. These are now available from NIST as SRM 1196, one of over 2000 Standard Reference Materials that produce for manufacturers, regulators, etc. Despite the originally specified mean value of 85 mm, the prior standard test cigarette had been manufactured at a mean value of 83 mm for years. The mean length of SRM 1196 is 83 mm. The ignition propensity of SRM 1196 has a narrow variability, providing control over the property that directly leads to uniform test results. The linear burn rate is not a specified property of SRM 1196, and its variability has not been determined. Unfortunately ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 have not been changed and use the low ignition propensity cigarette, meaning that they now have a very low effectiveness as tests assessing smoldering ignition. Printed on 5/17/ Page 23 of 57

24 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #161 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International, Richard G. Gann, NIST Revise text to read as follows: Newly introduced upholstered furniture, except as otherwise permitted by Chapters 11 through 43, shall be resistant to a cigarette ignition (i.e., smoldering) in accordance with one of the following: (1) The components of the upholstered furniture shall meet the requirements for Class I when tested in accordance with NFPA 260,, or with ASTM E 1353,. (2) Mocked-up composites of the upholstered furniture shall have a char length not exceeding 1 1 / 2 in. (38 mm) when tested in accordance with NFPA 261,, or with ASTM E 1352,. The CPSC has changed the cigarette used for 16 CFR 1632 from the low ignition propensity cigarette, which is likely to lead to all fabrics and foams passing the test, to a NIST standard reference material cigarette (NIST SRM 1196). Similarly NFPA 260 and NFPA 261 have accepted proposals (and received no comments) making the same change. The standard commercial cigarette traditionally used for this test is now no longer available as commercial cigarettes sold in all U.S. states since July 2011 must comply with the requirements for reduced ignition propensity cigarettes of ASTM E2187. Therefore, continuing the use of U.S. commercial cigarettes, which comply with the cigarette ignition power test (ASTM E2187), makes the test meaningless as all some furniture itemsfabrics that previously were ignited in the test will no longer be ignited. Thus fire safety will not be improved as intendedwill pass it. Cigarettes can be obtained from various sources, however, that do not comply with ASTM E2187. NIST developed SRM 1196 specifically for the purpose of replacing the traditional cigarettes and having a meaningful cigarette smoldering test. ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 require the use of a cigarette that has no filter and is within a specified range of length, mass, and tobacco packing density. Historically, that was meant to mean a particularly strong igniting commercial cigarette. That cigarette has been replaced, by the manufacturer, with a banded cigarette that meets the regulations for reduced ignition propensity. Banded cigarettes very frequently go out when placed on a test substrate. Since the test requires that a test cigarette burn its full length, the new version of the old test cigarette is not usable. NIST has had some samples of the old cigarettes and wasere able to characterize their ignition propensity. They commissioned a large batch of cigarettes to be manufactured to those specifications. They then verified that the cigarettes met the physical and performance requirements. These are now available from NIST as SRM 1196, one of over 2000 Standard Reference Materials that produce for manufacturers, regulators, etc. Despite the originally specified mean value of 85 mm, the prior standard test cigarette had been manufactured at a mean value of 83 mm for years. The mean length of SRM 1196 is 83 mm. The ignition propensity of SRM 1196 has a narrow variability, providing control over the property that directly leads to uniform test results. The linear burn rate is not a specified property of SRM 1196, and its variability has not been determined. Unfortunately ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 have not been changed and use the low ignition propensity cigarette, meaning that they now have a very low effectiveness as tests assessing smoldering ignition. Printed on 5/17/ Page 24 of 57

25 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #44 SAF-FUR John F. Bender, UL LLC Where required by the applicable provisions of this, furnishings and contents made with foamed plastic materials that are unprotected from ignition shall have a heat release rate not exceeding 100 kw when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 1975,, or when tested in accordance with NFPA 289,, using the 20 kw ignition source. Delete ANSI approval designation from UL 1975 as UL 1975 is not ANSI approved. Printed on 5/17/ Page 25 of 57

26 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #133 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: It has been shown that the method of mounting interior finish materials might affect actual performance. Where materials are tested in intimate contact with a substrate to determine a classification, such materials should be installed in intimate contact with a similar substrate. Such details are especially important for thermally thin materials. For further information, see ASTM E 84,. Some interior wall and ceiling finish materials, such as fabrics not applied to a solid backing, do not lend themselves to a test made in accordance with ASTM E 84. In such cases, the large-scale test outlined in NFPA 701,, is permitted to be used. In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called small-scale test from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Since then, NFPA 701 no longer contains a small-scale test but it now contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as a function of their areal density. Thus NFPA 701 Test 1 applies to fabrics (other than vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings) having an areal density less than or equal to 21 oz/yd 2 (700 g/m 2 ) while NFPA 701 Test 2 applies to fabrics with an areal density greater than 21 oz/yd 2 (700 g/m 2 ), vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings, decorative objects and films. Representations that materials or products have been tested to the small-scale test in NFPA 701 normally refer to the pre-1989 small-scale test, which no longer exists and which does not represent acceptable fire performance. Prior to 1978, the test report described by ASTM E 84 included an evaluation of the fuel contribution as well as the flame index and the smoke developed index. However, it is now recognized that the measurement on which the fuel contribution is based does not provide a valid measure. Therefore, although the data are recorded during the test, the information is no longer normally reported. Classification of interior wall and ceiling finish thus relies only on flame spread index and smoke developed index. The smoke developed index limit of 450 is based solely on obscuration. (See A ) In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called small-scale test from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Instead of the small-scale test NFPA 701 now (and for over 20 years) contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as indicated by the text of NFPA 701 (2010) that is shown at the bottom of this public input. However, a large number of manufacturers continue stating that the materials or products that they sell have been tested to NFPA 701, when they really mean the pre-1989 small-scale test in NFPA 701. That test no longer exists and materials or products meeting that test do not exhibit acceptable fire performance. Text of NFPA 701 (2010): Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ), except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) Test Method 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining Test Method 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcement or backing, when used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction Test Method 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and similar architectural fabric structures and banners. Note also the following from the text of NFPA 701 (2010): 1.2* Purpose The purpose of Test Methods 1 and 2 shall be to assess the propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. Printed on 5/17/ Page 26 of 57

27 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA 101 A.1.1 A small-scale test method appeared in NFPA 701 until the 1989 edition. It was eliminated from the test method because it has been shown that materials that pass the test do not necessarily exhibit a fire performance that is acceptable. The test was not reproducible for many types of fabrics and could not predict actual full-scale performance. It should not, therefore, be used. A For the purposes of Test Method 1, the terms curtains, draperies, or other types of window treatments, where used, should include, but not be limited to, the following items: (1) Window curtains (2) Stage or theater curtains (3) Vertical folding shades (4) Roll-type window shades (5) Hospital privacy curtains (6) Window draperies (7) Fabric shades or blinds (8) Polyvinyl chloride blinds (9) Horizontal folding shades (10) Swags Examples of textile items other than window treatments to which Test Method 1 applies include: (1) Table skirts (2) Table linens (3) Display booth separators (4) Textile wall hangings (5) Decorative event tent linings not used in the assembly of a tent Printed on 5/17/ Page 27 of 57

28 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #162 SAF-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International, Richard G. Gann, NIST Revise text to read as follows: The Class I requirement associated with testing in accordance with NFPA 260,, or with ASTM E 1353,, and the char length of not more than 1 1 / 2 in. (38 mm) required with testing in accordance with NFPA 261,, or with ASTM E 1352,, are indicators that the furniture item or mattress is resistant to a cigarette ignition. A fire that smolders for an excessive period of time without flaming can reduce the tenability within the room or area of fire origin without developing the temperatures necessary to operate automatic sprinklers. The test results from NFPA 260 or ASTM E 1353, and from NFPA 261 or ASTM E 1352, are suitable for classification purposes but should not be used as input into fire models, because they are not generated in units suitable for engineering calculations. Until recently NFPA 260 was equivalent to ASTM E1353,, and NFPA 261 was equivalent to ASTM E1352,. However that changed when NFPA 260 and NFPA 261 adopted the new NIST standard reference material (SRM 1196) as the igniting cigarette and ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 did not, meaning that ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 use commercial cigarettes that are low ignition propensity and have a low likelihood of properly assessing smoldering potential. The CPSC has changed the cigarette used for 16 CFR 1632 from the low ignition propensity cigarette, which is likely to lead to all fabrics and foams passing the test, to a NIST standard reference material cigarette (NIST SRM 1196). Similarly NFPA 260 and NFPA 261 have accepted proposals (and received no comments) making the same change. The standard commercial cigarette traditionally used for this test is now no longer available as commercial cigarettes sold in all U.S. states since July 2011 must comply with the requirements for reduced ignition propensity cigarettes of ASTM E2187. Therefore, continuing the use of US commercial cigarettes, which comply with the cigarette ignition power test (ASTM E2187), makes the test meaningless as some furniture items that previously were ignited in the test will no longer be ignited. Thus fire safety will not be improved as intended. Cigarettes can be obtained from various sources, however, that do not comply with ASTM E2187. NIST developed SRM 1196 specifically for the purpose of replacing the traditional cigarettes and having a meaningful cigarette smoldering test. ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 require the use of a cigarette that has no filter and is within a specified range of length, mass, and tobacco packing density. Historically, that was meant to mean a particularly strong igniting commercial cigarette. That cigarette has been replaced, by the manufacturer, with a banded cigarette that meets the regulations for reduced ignition propensity. NIST has had some samples of the old cigarettes and was able to characterize their ignition propensity. They commissioned a large batch of cigarettes to be manufactured to those specifications. They then verified that the cigarettes met the physical and performance requirements. These are now available from NIST as SRM 1196, one of over 2000 Standard Reference Materials that produce for manufacturers, regulators, etc. Despite the originally specified mean value of 85 mm, the prior standard test cigarette had been manufactured at a mean value of 83 mm for years. The mean length of SRM 1196 is 83 mm. The ignition propensity of SRM 1196 has a narrow variability, providing control over the property that directly leads to uniform test results. The linear burn rate is not a specified property of SRM 1196, and its variability has not been determined. Unfortunately ASTM E1352 and ASTM E1353 have not been changed and use the low ignition propensity cigarette, meaning that they now have a very low effectiveness as tests assessing smoldering ignition. Printed on 5/17/ Page 28 of 57

29 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #57 SAF-FUR John F. Bender, UL LLC Neither ANSI/UL1975,, nor NFPA 289,, is intended for evaluating interior wall and ceiling finish materials. Actual test results for heat, smoke, and combustion product release from ANSI/UL 1975 or from NFPA 289 might be suitable for use as input into fire models intended for performance-based design. Delete ANSI approval designation from UL 1975 as UL 1975 is not ANSI approved. Printed on 5/17/ Page 29 of 57

30 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #96 BLD-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: Materials applied, in total thickness of less than 1/28 in. (0.90 mm), directly to the surface of walls and ceilings shall not be considered interior finish and shall be exempt from tests simulating actual installation if (a) the surface material is a noncombustible or limited combustible material and (b) the materials applied they meet the requirements of Class A interior wall or ceiling finish when tested in accordance with using fiber cement board as the substrate material. This section is intended to avoid the need to test very thin materials (such as the paper covering on gypsum board or other thin layers) applied directly to noncombustible surfaces. That is very reasonable, since very thin layers will not add a significant level of fire safety to a surface when there is no significant flame spread from the substrate itself. Unfortunately, however, this section has been used as the excuse for applying facings or veneers to wood surfaces and having them exempted. In that case the interpretation of this section results in the use of materials where there is no fire testing of the facing or veneer and no fire testing of the composite system (i.e. the facing or veneer and the wood backing). If the surface is an untreated wood surface (with a typical flame spread index of ), adding a combustible facing or veneer (and the corresponding adhesive) is likely to increase the flame spread index to exceed 200 and thus to go from a Class C to an unclassified material. If the surface is a fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) surface (which always has a flame spread index of less than 25), the effect of adding a combustible facing or veneer (which is not composed of FRTW) together with the corresponding adhesive, is virtually guaranteed to increase the flame spread index so as to exceed 25 and thus to go from a material classified as a Class A material to one classified as a Class B or worse. Note that specific test results cannot be presented because the available information is based on proprietary tests. Please note that this code change proposal would not affect gypsum board as it is a limited combustible material. Printed on 5/17/ Page 30 of 57

31 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA Log #108 BLD-FUR Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: It has been shown that the method of mounting interior finish materials can affect actual performance. Where materials are tested in intimate contact with a substrate to determine a classification, such materials should be installed in intimate contact with a similar substrate. Such details are especially important for thermally thin materials. For further information, see ASTM E 84,, or UL 723,. Some interior wall and ceiling finish materials, such as fabrics not applied to a solid backing, do not lend themselves to a test made in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723. In such cases, if the material is not treated as interior finish, the appropriate test outlined in NFPA 701,, should be considered. In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called small-scale test from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Since then, NFPA 701 no longer contains a small-scale test but it now contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as a function of their areal density. Thus NFPA 701 Test 1 applies to fabrics (other than vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings) having an areal density less than or equal to 21 oz/yd 2 (700 g/m 2 ) while NFPA 701 Test 2 applies to fabrics with an areal density greater than 21 oz/yd 2 (700 g/m 2 ), vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings, decorative objects and films. Representations that materials or products have been tested to the small-scale test in NFPA 701 normally refer to the pre-1989 small-scale test, which no longer exists and which does not represent acceptable fire performance. Prior to 1978, the test report described by ASTM E 84 or UL 723 included an evaluation of the fuel contribution as well as the flame index and the smoke developed index. However, it is now recognized that the measurement on which the fuel contribution is based does not provide a valid measure. Therefore, although the data are recorded during the test, the information is no longer normally reported. Classification of interior wall and ceiling finish thus relies only on flame spread index and smoke developed index. The smoke developed index limit of 450 is based solely on obscuration. In 1989 the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests eliminated the so-called small-scale test from NFPA 701 because the results had been shown not to represent a fire performance that corresponded to what happened in real scale. Instead of the small-scale test NFPA 701 now (and for over 20 years) contains two tests (Test 1 and Test 2), which apply to materials as indicated by the text of NFPA 701 (2010) that is shown at the bottom of this public input. However, a large number of manufacturers continue stating that the materials or products that they sell have been tested to NFPA 701, when they really mean the pre-1989 small-scale test in NFPA 701. That test no longer exists and materials or products meeting that test do not exhibit acceptable fire performance. Text of NFPA 701 (2010): Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ), except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) Test Method 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining Test Method 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcement or backing, when used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction Test Method 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and similar architectural fabric structures and banners. Note also the following from the text of NFPA 701 (2010): 1.2* Purpose. Printed on 5/17/ Page 31 of 57

32 Report on Proposals June 2014 NFPA The purpose of Test Methods 1 and 2 shall be to assess the propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. A.1.1 A small-scale test method appeared in NFPA 701 until the 1989 edition. It was eliminated from the test method because it has been shown that materials that pass the test do not necessarily exhibit a fire performance that is acceptable. The test was not reproducible for many types of fabrics and could not predict actual full-scale performance. It should not, therefore, be used. A For the purposes of Test Method 1, the terms curtains, draperies, or other types of window treatments, where used, should include, but not be limited to, the following items: (1) Window curtains (2) Stage or theater curtains (3) Vertical folding shades (4) Roll-type window shades (5) Hospital privacy curtains (6) Window draperies (7) Fabric shades or blinds (8) Polyvinyl chloride blinds (9) Horizontal folding shades (10) Swags Examples of textile items other than window treatments to which Test Method 1 applies include: (1) Table skirts (2) Table linens (3) Display booth separators (4) Textile wall hangings (5) Decorative event tent linings not used in the assembly of a tent Printed on 5/17/ Page 32 of 57

33 NFPA 101 NFPA 5000 Recommended Change Chapter 10, Interior Finish, Contents, and Furnishings General Application. The interior finish, contents, and furnishings provisions set forth in this chapter shall apply to new construction and existing buildings Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Where another provision of this chapter requires an automatic sprinkler system, the automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with the subparts of as permitted by the applicable occupancy chapter Definitions General. For definitions see Chapter 3 Definitions Special Definitions. A list of special terms used in this chapter follows: (1) Contents and Furnishings. See (2) Flashover. See (3) Interior Finish. See (4) Interior Ceiling Finish. See (5) Interior Floor Finish. See (6) Interior Wall Finish. See * Interior Finish. Table A.10.2 Fire Testing of Interior Finish Materials *General. A The presence of multiple paint layers has the potential for paint delamination and bubbling or blistering of paint. Testing (NFPAFire Technology, August 1974, Fire Tests of Building Interior Covering Systems, DavidWaksman and John Ferguson, Institute for Applied Technology, National Bureau of Standards) has shown that adding up to two layers of paint with a dry film thickness of about in. (0.18 mm) will not change the fire properties of surface-covering systems. Testing has shown that the fire properties of the surface-covering systems are highly Chapter 10, Interior Finish 10.1* General A.10.1 The requirements pertaining to interior finish are intended to restrict the spread of fire over the continuous surface forming the interior portions of a building. The presence of multiple paint layers has the potential for paint delamination and bubbling or blistering of paint. Testing (Fire Technology, August 1974, Fire Tests of Building Interior Covering Systems, by David Waksman and John Ferguson, Institute for Applied Technology, National Bureau of Standards) has Add section to 5000 to read as follows: 10.1 General Application. Interior finish for buildings shall comply with this chapter Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Where another provision of this chapter requires an automatic sprinkler system, the automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with the subparts of as permitted by the applicable occupancy chapter.. Recommendation: Special Definitions. A list of special terms used in this chapter follows: (1) Contents and Furnishings. See (2) Flashover. See (3) Interior Finish. See (4) Interior Ceiling Finish. See (5) Interior Floor Finish. See (6) Interior Wall Finish. See Add text to 5000 to read as follows: 10.2* Interior Finish. A.10.2 Table A.10.2 Fire Testing of Interior Finish Materials 2. Renumber Section accordingly. Revise A of NFPA 101 to read as follows: A The requirements pertaining to interior finish are intended to restrict the spread of fire over the continuous surface forming the interior portions of a building. Does the current annex material of 101 and 5000 belong with (101) Page 33 of 57