National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org M E M O R A N D U M To: From: NFPA Technical Committee on Water Spray Fixed Systems Elena Carroll, Administrator, Technical Projects Date: January 29, 2015 Subject: NFPA 15 First Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2016 Cycle) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 28 Members Eligible to Vote 3 Not Returned (Noble, Schartel, Streit) 23 Affirmative on All Revisions (Victor, with comments) 2 Negatives on one or more Revisions (Nielsen, Taylor) 0 Abstentions The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first revision. There are two criteria necessary for each first revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2 /3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined. (1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote 2 = 10 + 1 = 11) (2) Example for Affirmative 2 /3: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote 1 not returned 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = 11.22 = 12 ) As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
First Revision No. 1-NFPA 15-2014 [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2008 2013 edition. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 2017 edition. NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, 2009 2014 edition. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2011 2017 edition. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections, 2009 2014 edition. 2.3 Other Publications. 1 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
2.3.1 ANSI ASME Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10036 10016-5990. ANSI/ ASME B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose, 2006 2013. ANSI ASME B16.1, Cast Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 2005 2010. ANSI ASME B16.3, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 and 300, 2006 2011. ANSI ASME B16.4, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 and 250, 2006 2011. ANSI ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 2006 2013. ANSI ASME B16.9, Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings, 2007 2012. ANSI ASME B16.11, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded, 2009 2011. ANSI ASME B16.18, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, 2001 2012. ANSI ASME B16.22, Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, 2001 2013. ANSI ASME B16.25, Buttwelding Ends, 1997 2012. ANSI ASME B36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, 2004. ANSI ASME B36.19M, Stainless Steel Pipe, 2002 2004(R2010). ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code, 2007. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, 2013. 2.3.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, 2010. 2 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
2.3.2 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM A 53 A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, 2007 2012. ASTM A 135 A135M, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe, 2009 2014. ASTM A 182 A182M, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service, 2009 2014b. ASTM A 234 A234M, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service, 2007 2014. ASTM A 312 A312M, Standard Specification for Seamless Welded and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes, 2009 2014. ASTM A 536, Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings, 2009. ASTM A 795 A795/ A795M, Standard Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Fire Protection Use, 2008 2013. ASTM B 75 B75M, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, 2002 2011. ASTM B 88 B88, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube, 2009. ASTM B 251 B251, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube, 2002 2010. ASTM D 323 D323, Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method), 2008 2014. 2.3.3 AWS Publications. American Welding Society, 550 N. W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 8669 N. W. 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672. AWS A5.8 A5.8/A5.8M, Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding, 2004 2011. AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedures and Performance Qualification, 2009 2014. AWS B2.2/B.2.2 M, Standard for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification, 1991 2010. 2.3.4 IEEE Publications. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE, Three Park Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016-5997. IEEE/ASTM- SI-10, American National Standard Practice for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System For Metric Practice, 2002 2012. IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, 2012. 2.3.5 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 2017 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 2015 edition. 3 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Nov 19 20:23:41 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: References updated per manual of style. Response Message: Public Input No. 24-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 2.3] Public Input No. 32-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 2.3.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. 4 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
5 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 3-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.10 ] 3.3.10* Fire Area. For the purpose of this standard, an area that is physically separated from other areas by space, barriers, walls, or other means in order to contain fire within that area. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 08:50:25 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Fire Areas in NFPA 15 are not necessarily meant to contain a fire, but are merely the maximum constraints of a single water spray system. Section 7.1.10.2, specifically (2) and (5), shows that it is not the intent of this standard to limit a fire to a single fire area. 7.1.10.2* The number of systems expected to operate simultaneously shall be determined by evaluating the following factors: (1)Possible flow of burning liquids between areas before or during operation of the water spray systems (2)Possible flow of hot gases between fire areas that could actuate adjoining systems, thereby increasing demand (3)Flammable gas detection set to automatically actuate systems (4)Manual operation of multiple systems (5)Other factors that would result in operation of systems outside of the primary fire area Response Message: Public Input No. 28-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 3.3.10] 6 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
7 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W.
8 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 17-NFPA 15-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.11 ] 3.3.12 Hazard Analysis. An approved assessment performed by personnel knowledgeable of a particular process and the specific hazards of the material. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 10:54:51 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This adds a definition for the term "hazard analysis" which is now used in the body of the standard. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. 9 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
10 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 5-NFPA 15-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.16 ] 3.3.18 Qualified. A competent and capable person or company that has met the requirements and training for a given field acceptable to the AHJ. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 08:57:46 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This suggested revision adds the definition of "qualified" to the standard, and is related to Public Input #21 that adds the term "qualified person" to section 4.3. These two Public Inputs suggest revision to the standard to follow the format of other NFPA standards. This definition was extracted from NFPA 96, section 3.3.41. This definition was chosen over the definition of "qualified person" in NFPA 80 because it is simplified, requires acceptance of the AHJ and does not utilize a laundry list more suited for an annex provision. We also suggest petitioning the NFPA Standards Council to consider using one definition for all standards using the term "qualified" or "qualified person" as an Official Definition. Response Message: Public Input No. 22-NFPA 15-2014 [New Section after 3.3.16] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 11 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett Negative with Comment Taylor, Dennis W. My concern is that with such a vague definition, and leaving it up to the AHJ, whhich in industry may be a company or plant person who lacks any competency in fire protection engineering design, it becomes purely a subjective evaluation. we have schools, NICET, CFPS, etc. who set standards for 12 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
13 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM competency. We should require some sort of formal certification, not subjective evalaution.
First Revision No. 6-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 4.2.1 ] 4.2.1 A study hazard analysis shall be made of the physical and chemical properties of the materials for which the water spray protection is being considered to determine the advisability of its use. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:06:33 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The word study is too vague and provides little direction. Hazard analysis is considered to be a term applicable to the analysis of the design of a water spray system. The use of code reference or other materials qualifies as a hazard analysis. Public Input No. 9-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 4.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 14 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
15 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 4-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 4.3 ] 4.3* Workmanship Qualifications. Water spray system design, layout, and installation shall be entrusted to fully experienced and responsible parties only performed by qualified persons. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 08:54:47 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The existing text is not clear. This suggested revision would clarify the intent of the provision and utilize text already used in other NFPA documents. This revision eliminates unenforceable terms such as "entrusted" and "fully experienced." This Public Input is related to another Public Input that would add the definition of "qualified". Response Message: Public Input No. 21-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 4.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 16 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
17 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 7-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 4.4.6 ] A.4.4.3(3) Open trenches and ditches shall should be routed so as not to expose fire fighters, critical equipment and piping, other important structures, or other property of others to a potential falling hazard. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:17:23 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: How is an AHJ to measure avoidance of exposure of fire fighters? This provision in the standard is not measurable. And the term exposure is not clearly defined. This is appropriate as guidance in the annex, rather than a requirement in the body of the standard. An alternative to this suggestion is to revise the provision to direct flow away from specific areas, which would be measureable. Response Message: Public Input No. 17-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 4.4.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 23 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 18 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
19 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett Affirmative with Comment Victor, Terry L. While I agree that this language belongs in the annex, the new wording needs to be revised during the 2nd draft revision. Only the fire fighters can be exposed to a falling hazard. The other items in this text can be exposed to a fire hazard from the runoff in a trench or ditch, but not a fall hazard. Negative with Comment Nielsen, Roz I did not think the primary issue here was a falling hazard, rather that it was concern over where burning liquids may be directed.
First Revision No. 8-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 5.10.4 ] 5.10.4 Connections shall be equipped with approved plugs or caps. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:21:35 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Remove section it is repetitive with section 5.10.2. Response Message: Public Input No. 13-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 5.10.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. 20 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
21 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 9-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 6.2.1.4 ] 6.2.1.4 Where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction approved, sprinklers shall be permitted to be used in water spray systems and installed in positions other than anticipated by their listing to achieve specific results where special situations require. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:22:29 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This Public Input intends to simplify the provision and follow the NFPA Manual of Style. The definition of approved means Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Section 2.3.2.6 of the NFPA Manual of Style states that Existing official definitions contained in the Regulations Governing Committee Projects shall be used where applicable. Response Message: Public Input No. 19-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 6.2.1.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 24 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 22 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
23 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett Negative with Comment Taylor, Dennis W. I disagree; equipment is listed to demonstrate an accepted means of application. To not use it within it's listed capabilities negates the value of proven perfromance by a listing agency and opens the door to unproven applications that could cost lives in a real fire situation.
First Revision No. 10-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 7.3.3.1 ] 7.3.3.1 Subsection 7.3.3 shall apply to the control of pool fires resulting from a flammable or combustible liquid spill. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:27:14 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Already covered in 7.3.3 Response Message: Public Input No. 27-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 7.3.3.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. 24 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
25 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
26 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM First Revision No. 11-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 7.3.3.2 ] 7.3.3.2 The water spray system shall be designed to apply a net rate of not less than 0.30 gpm/ft 2 [12.2 (L/min)/m 2 ] of protected area. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:27:27 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Alrerady stated in 7.3.3 Response Message: Public Input No. 12-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 7.3.3.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A.
27 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 12-NFPA 15-2014 [ Sections 7.4.4.6, 7.4.4.7 ] 7.4.4.6 Nozzles shall be positioned such that the water spray does not envelop energized bushings or lightning arresters surge protection devices (SPD) by direct impingement. 7.4.4.7 Direct impingement of water spray on energized bushings and/or lightning arresters SPDs shall be permitted only when authorized by the manufacturer or manufacturer s literature and the owner. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:42:42 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Proposal is submitted to clarify the new accepted term of "Surge Protection Device(SPD)". This phrase is consistent with other NFPA documents, as well as UL standards. Public Input No. 34-NFPA 15-2014 [Sections 7.4.4.6, 7.4.4.7] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 28 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
29 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 13-NFPA 15-2014 [ New Section after 8.4 ] 8.4.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 12 months prior to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:49:13 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Although NFPA 15 currently requires detailed water supply information to be provided on the plans, there is no requirement regarding how current this information needs to be. Water supply information current within 1 year is a common practice and also required by NFPA 13, 23.2.1.1. Response Message: Public Input No. 16-NFPA 15-2014 [New Section after 8.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention 30 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
31 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 14-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 8.5.3.10 ] 8.5.3.10 Pipe friction loss shall be calculated in accordance with the Hazen-Williams formula, using C values as shown in Table 8.5.3.10, and using the actual internal pipe diameter in the formula. Table 8.5.3.10 Hazen-Williams C Value for Pipe and Tube Pipe or Tube Hazen-Williams C Value Unlined cast or ductile iron 100 Galvanized steel (all) Black steel (wet systems including deluge systems) 120 Black steel (dry systems including preaction systems) 100 Galvanized steel (wet systems including deluge systems) 120 Galvanized steel (dry systems including preaction systems) 100 Plastic (listed) underground 150 Cement lined Cement-lined cast or ductile iron 140 Copper tube or stainless steel 150 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 09:52:22 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Table 8.5.3.10 was revised to align with NFPA 13. Response Message: Public Input No. 35-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. 8.5.3.10] 32 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
33 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W.
34 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 16-NFPA 15-2014 [ Section No. 10.2 ] 10.2 Flushing of Supply Pipe. 10.2.1* Supply Piping. Underground mains and lead-in connections to system risers shall be flushed thoroughly before connection is made to system piping in order to remove foreign materials that might have entered the underground mains or connections during the course of the installation or that might have been present in existing piping. The minimum flow rate shall be at least that necessary to provide a velocity of 10 ft/sec (3 m/sec). (See Table 10.2.1.) Table 10.2.1 Flow Required to Produce a Velocity of 10 ft/sec (3 m/sec) in Pipes Pipe Size Flow 10.2.2 in. mm gpm L/min 4 100 390 1,476 6 150 880 3,331 8 200 1,560 5,905 10 250 2,440 9,235 12 300 3,520 13,323 Where the system water supply cannot provide a velocity of 10 ft/sec (3 m/sec), then the supply piping shall be permitted to be flushed at the maximum flow rate available to the system under fire conditions. 10.2.3 The flushing operations for all systems supply pipe shall be continued for a sufficient time to ensure thorough cleaning. 10.2.4 All system supply pipe shall be made free of debris that would inhibit system discharge. 10.2.5 Where flushing is not possible, cleanliness shall be determined by internal examination of all sections of pipe not flushed. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: 35 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
36 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 10:31:58 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarified that section 10.2 applies only to flushing supply piping. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks
37 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 19-NFPA 15-2014 [ New Section after 10.4.5 ] 10.5 Hydraulic Design Information Sign. 10.5.1 The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed water spray system with a permanently marked, weatherproof, metal or rigid plastic sign secured with corrosion resistant wire, chain, or other approved means placed at the alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, or deluge valve supplying the corresponding hydraulically designed area. 10.5.2 The sign shall include the following information: (1) Location of the design area or areas (2) Discharge densities over the design area or areas (3) Required flow and residual pressure demand at the base of the riser (4) Design objective (5) Hose stream allowance included in addition to the system demand (6) The name of the installing contractor Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 11:50:44 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Hydraulic data is critical information for the future analysis of the adequacy of the water spray system as it is for a sprinkler system. In the absence of as-built drawings, a nameplate will at least provide hydraulic design information. Makes NFPA 15 consistent with that of NFA 13. 38 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
39 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W.
40 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 20-NFPA 15-2014 [ New Section after 10.4.5 ] 10.6 General Information Sign. 10.6.1 The installing contractor shall provide a general information sign used to determine system design basis and information relevant to the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements required by NFPA 25. [ 13: 25.6.1] 10.6.1.1 Such general information shall be provided with a permanently marked, weatherproof, metal or rigid plastic sign, secured with corrosionresistant wire, chain, or other acceptable means. [ 13: 25.6.1.1] 10.6.1.2 Such signs shall be placed at each system control riser and auxiliary system control valve. 10.6.2 The sign shall include the following information: (1) Name and location of the facility protected (2) Design objective (3) Flow test data (4) Presence of flammable/combustible liquids (5) Presence of hazardous materials (6) Presence of other special storage (7) Location of auxiliary drains and low point drains on dry pipe and preaction systems (8) Original results of main drain flow test (9) Name of installing contractor or designer (10) Where injection systems are installed to treat MIC or corrosion, the type of chemical, concentration of the chemical, and where information can be found as to the proper disposal of the chemical Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: 41 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
42 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 11:59:27 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Hydraulic data is critical information for the future analysis of the adequacy of the water spray system as it is for a sprinkler system. In the absence of as-built drawings, a nameplate will at least provide hydraulic design information. Makes NFPA 15 consistent with that of NFA 13. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E.
43 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 15-NFPA 15-2014 [ Chapter 11 ] Chapter 11 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 11.1 General. 11.1.1 A water spray system installed in accordance with this standard shall be properly inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, to provide at least the same level of performance and protection as designed. 11.1.2 The owner shall be responsible for conducting system inspection, testing, and maintenance and maintaining the system in operating condition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 10:06:09 EST 2014 Committee Statement Committee Statement: NFPA 25 also addresses inspections and testing of fire protection systems. Response Message: Public Input No. 36-NFPA 15-2014 [Chapter 11] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 44 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
45 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett
First Revision No. 2-NFPA 15-2014 [ Chapter C ] Annex C Informational References C.1 Referenced Publications. The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections of this standard and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for other reasons. C.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, 2007 2013 edition. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008 2014 edition. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010 2015 edition. NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles, 2008 2013 edition. Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 2001 2008 edition. C.1.2 Other Publications. C.1.2.1 ANSI ASME Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose, 1983. ASME International, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B.1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch), 2013. Transactions of the ASME, Requirements for relief of pressure in vessels exposed to fire, Venting of tanks exposed to fire, and Heat input to vessels, pp. 1 53, January 1944. C.1.2.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B.1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose, 1983. Transactions of the ASME, January 1944, 1 53. Requirements for relief of pressure in vessels exposed to fire, Venting of tanks exposed to fire, and Heat input to vessels. 46 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
C.1.2.2 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM A 135 A135/A135M, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe, 1993 2009, reapproved 2014. C.1.2.3 CSB Publications. U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 2175 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. CSB Report No. 2004-10-I-IL, Vinyl Chloride and Monomer Explosion, March 2007. C.1.2.4 NIST Publications. National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070. Mawhinney, J. R. Engineering Criteria for Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems. Presented at Water Mist Fire Suppression Workshop, March 1 2, 1993. C.1.2.5 National Technical Information Service Publications. National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. U.S. Department of Defense Standard DOD 6055.9-STD, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards. C.1.2.6 Other Publications. Rubber Reserve Company Memorandum 123, Protection of Vessels Exposed to Fire. C.2 Informational References. The following documents or portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only. They are not a part of the requirements of this document. Requirements for Relief of Overpressure in Vessels Exposed to Fire, J. J. Duggan, C. H. Gilmour, P. F. Fisher. Rubber Reserve Company Memorandum 89, November 19, 1944, Heat Input to Vessels. Sprinkler Hydraulics and What It s All About, Harold S. Wass, Jr., Society of Fire Protection Engineers, April 2000. C.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 2015 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Chad Duffy Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 20 08:45:56 EST 2014 Committee Statement 47 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
Committee Statement: Referenced current editions. Response Message: Public Input No. 37-NFPA 15-2014 [Chapter C] Public Input No. 33-NFPA 15-2014 [Section No. C.1.2.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 28 Eligible Voters 3 Not Returned 25 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Noble, Thomas A. Schartel, Rick R. Streit, James R. Affirmative All Arango, Luis F. Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Bless, Jr., Ralph E. Carrier, Kevin F. Fadorsen, Gary A. Fisher, Brian E. Gagnon, Robert M. Goranson, Harvey E. Henderson, Scott D. Maddry, James M. McCune, Randall A. Moore, E. Parks Moore, Jr., David A. Mowrer, David S. Multer, Thomas L. 48 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM
49 of 49 1/29/2015 12:33 PM Nielsen, Roz Owen, Larry W. Philbrick, Richard Pognant, Matt Sutton, Jeffery W. Taylor, Dennis W. Victor, Terry L. Wojcik, Michael J. Zuspan, Jarrett