Standards Council Meeting Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 San Juan Marriott 1309 Ashford Avenue San Juan, 00907 Puerto Rico 1-787-722-7000 Members Present: Kerry M. Bell, Chair Chad E. Beebe Randall K. Bradley Kenneth E. Bush Patricia A. Gleason James E. Golinveaux Gary S. Keith Bonnie E. Manley Daniel O Connor Richard P. Owen James R. Quiter John A. Rickard Michael D. Snyder Also in attendance: Dawn Michele Bellis, Secretary, Standards Council Christian Dubay, Vice President, Codes and Standards and Chief Engineer Sally Everett, Vice President and General Counsel Linda Fuller, Recording Secretary, Standards Council 15-4-1 The Council heard a presentation from Kim Fontes, Division Director of Product Development, on the NFPA Product Development Process. 15-4-2 The Council heard a presentation from Sally Everett, Vice President and General Counsel, on Standards Council Decision Making. 15-4-3 The Council voted to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to various sections of the 2015 edition of NFPA 1, Fire Code, (TIA No. 1173). The proposed TIA achieved the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature. One public comment was received and no appeals were filed. 15-4-4 The Council voted to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Sections 6.4.2.1 and 6.4.3 of the 2014 edition of NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, (TIA No. 1167). The proposed TIA achieved the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature. No public comments were received and no appeals were filed. 15-4-5 DECISION/D# 15-1: At its meeting of April 7-8, 2015, the Standards Council considered an appeal from Andrew Kriegman of Leviton Manufacturing, regarding issuance of proposed Tentative Interim SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 1 of 12
Amendment (TIA) No. 1162 on the 2014 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Specifically, the appeal seeks to modify section 625.17(B) as follows: (B) Output Cable to the Electric Vehicle. The output cable to the electric vehicle shall be Type EV, EVJ, EVE, EVJE, EVT, or EVJT flexible cable as specified in Table 400.4. The output cable shall have an ampacity as specified in Table 400.5(A)(1) or, for 8 AWG and larger, in the 60 C columns of Table 400.5(A)(2). Informational Note: Listed electric vehicle supply equipment may incorporate output cables having ampacities greater than 60 C based on the permissible temperature limits for the components and the cable. As background, TIA No. 1162 was balloted through Code-Making Panel 12 (CMP) and the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee (CC) in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards (Regs), to determine whether the necessary three fourths majority support was achieved on technical merit, correlation and emergency nature required to establish recommendation for issuance. The ballot passed the CMP on technical merit and the CC on correlation merit. In addition, the ballot passed the CMP on emergency nature by an overwhelming majority. The ballot, however, failed to achieve the necessary support of the CC on emergency nature. When a TIA fails to achieve the recommendation of the responsible committees on both merit and emergency nature, the resulting recommendation of the standards development process is to not issue the TIA. The appeal, however, requests that the Council overturn the action recommended by the standards development process, and issue TIA No. 1162. The Council has reviewed the entire record concerning this matter and has considered all the arguments put forth in this appeal. The Council has voted to uphold the appeal and to issue TIA No. 1162 which revises Section 625.17(B) of the 2014 edition of NFPA 70. On appeal, the Council generally defers to the responsible committees on technical issues; here, the CMP supported the technical merit of the TIA and the CC found no issues with correlation. On the issue of emergency nature, the Council may give less deference to the judgment of a correlating committee where, as here, the CMP voted with near unanimous approval of the TIA. The effect of this action is that the proposed revisions of TIA No. 1162 for the 2014 edition of NFPA 70 are issued. SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 2 of 12
15-4-6 The Council voted not to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Section 625.44 of the 2014 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (TIA No. 1168). The proposed TIA did not achieve the necessary support of the Panel on technical merit and emergency nature but did pass the Correlating Committee on correlation and failed on emergency nature. Two public comments were received and no appeals were filed. Standards Council Chair K. Bell recused himself from the discussion and vote. 15-4-7 The Council voted not to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Section 29.3.8.1.1(New) of the 2013 and proposed 2016 editions of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, (TIA No. 1163). The proposed TIA did not achieve the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature but did pass the Correlating Committee on correlation and failed on emergency nature. Two public comments were received and no appeals were filed. 15-4-8 The Council voted to issue the proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Worksheet 7.5.4A of the 2013 edition of NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, (TIA No. 1166). The proposed TIA did achieve the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature and the Correlating Committee on correlation and emergency nature. No public comments are received and no appeals were filed. The proposed TIA on the 2016 edition will be issued by the Council when the 2016 edition of NFPA 101A is issued by the Council. 15-4-9 The Council voted to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Tables 5.2.1.1.3 and 5.2.1.2 through 5.2.1.10.1 of the 2013 edition of NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, (TIA No. 1172). The proposed TIA received the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature. One public comment was received and no appeals were filed. Standards Council Chair K. Bell recused himself from the discussion and vote. 15-4-10 The Council discussed the issuance of a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Tables 5.2.1.1.3 and 5.2.1.2 through 5.2.1.10.1, and Annex J of the proposed 2016 edition of NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, (TIA No. 1174). The proposed TIA received the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature. One public comment was received and no appeals were filed. The proposed TIA on the 2016 edition will be issued by the Council when the 2016 edition of NFPA 400 is issued by the Council. Standards Council Chair K. Bell recused himself from the discussion. 15-4-11 The Council voted to take no action on the proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Sections 3.3.X (New), 8.6 (New) and corresponding Annex material of the proposed 2016 edition of NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems (TIA No. 1171). The Council voted to take no action on the proposed SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 3 of 12
TIA and direct the Technical Committee and staff to research and report back to the Standards Council whether any other standards organization has standards or has started standards activity regarding the subject matter of the TIA. 15-4-12 The Council discussed the issuance of a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to Sections 2.3.6, 4.7.1, Figure 4.16.3.1, 7.6.5.1, 8.2.7 and 9.1.4 of the proposed 2016 edition of NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances, (TIA No. 1170). The proposed TIA on the 2016 edition will be voted on by the Council when the 2016 edition of NFPA 1917 is issued by the Council. The proposed TIA received the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature. No public comments were received and no appeals were filed. 15-4-13 The Council voted to issue a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to various sections of the 2013 edition of NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Services, (TIA No. 1169). The proposed TIA received the necessary support of the Technical Committee on technical merit and emergency nature and the Correlating Committee on correlation and emergency nature. Sixteen comments were received and no appeals were filed. Standards Council Member P. Gleason recused herself from the vote. 15-4-14 The Annual 2014 Revision Cycle Consent Standards that had no amending motions or the motion was not pursued at the A2014 Association Technical Meeting were letter balloted by the Council with an issuance date of July 14, 2014 and an effective date of July 29, 2014: NFPA 37 NFPA 703 NFPA 750 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines Standard for Fire Retardant Treated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems The Fall 2014 Revision Cycle Consent Standard that did not receive public comment was letter balloted by the Council with an Issuance date of June 11, 2014 with and Effective Date of July 1, 2014: NFPA 601 Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention NFPA 853 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems NFPA 1407 Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews Fall 2014 Revision Cycle Consent Standards that did not receive public comment or voted to hold a second draft meeting that produced no further revisions, were letter balloted by the Council with an issuance date of July 14, 2014 and an effective date of July 29, 2014: SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 4 of 12
NFPA 1931 Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders NFPA 1932 Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In- Service Fire Department Ground Ladders The Fall 2014 Revision Cycle Consent Standards were letter balloted by the Council with an issuance date of November 11, 2014 and an effective date of December 1, 2014: NFPA 12 NFPA 12A NFPA 13E NFPA 16 NFPA 34 NFPA 45 NFPA 85 NFPA 91 NFPA 92 NFPA 120 NFPA 122 NFPA 170 NFPA 204 NFPA 253 NFPA 262 NFPA 265 NFPA 276 NFPA 286 NFPA 326 NFPA 329 NFPA 405 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems Recommended Practice for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals (TIA Log No. 1150) Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code and TIA Log No. 1136 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids Standard for Smoke Control Systems Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls Standard Method of Fire Test for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Roofing Assemblies with Combustible Above-Deck Roofing Components Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 5 of 12
NFPA 410 NFPA 422 NFPA 600 NFPA 701 NFPA 804 NFPA 805 NFPA 806 NFPA 850 NFPA 851 NFPA 914 NFPA 950 NFPA 1003 NFPA 1035 NFPA 1091 NFPA 1201 NFPA 1250 NFPA 1408 NFPA 1410 NFPA 1452 NFPA 1581 NFPA 1583 NFPA 1584 NFPA 1620 NFPA 1936 NFPA 1952 NFPA 2001 NFPA 2010 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance Guide for Aircraft Accident/Incident Response Assessment WITHDRAWN Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants Change Process Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating Plants WITHDRAWN Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures Standard for Data Development and Exchange for the Fire Service Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist Standard for Traffic Control Incident Management Professional Qualifications Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency Services to the Public Recommended Practice in Fire and Emergency Service Organization Risk Management Standard on Thermal Imaging Training Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises Standard for Pre-Incident Planning Standard on Powered Rescue Tools Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment and TIA Log No. 1149 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 6 of 12
The Annual 2015 Revision Cycle Consent Standards that did not receive public comment or voted to hold a second draft meeting that produced no further revisions, were letter balloted by the Council with an issuance date of July 14, 2014 and Effective Date of July 29, 2014: NFPA 312 NFPA 423 NFPA 1071 Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications The Fall 2015 Revision Cycle Consent Standards that did not receive public comment or voted to hold a second draft meeting that produced no further revisions, were letter balloted by the Council with Issuance Date of February 13, 2015 and an Effective Date of March 5, 2015: NFPA 551 Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments; and NFPA 1984 Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire-Fighting Operations 15-4-15 The Council considered the request of the Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems (TC) to revise their scope to include the installation, testing and maintenance of low-, medium-, and high-expansion compressed air foam systems. Given that both NFPA 11 and NFPA 25, the two NFPA standards relevant to this request, are mid-revision cycle, the Standards Council voted to take no action as this time. In addition, the Council noted that the TC had recently requested that the Council approve increasing this committee size to 35 members in order to include additional expertise and the Council had granted this request. The Council suggests that if the Chairs of the Technical Committees on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems and Foam believe a transfer of the air foam systems is ripe for consideration, they should form a Task Group (consisting of members from both Technical Committees) to make a recommendation to accomplish this. If such a Task Group is formed and if it were to conclude that such a transfer is recommended, then the report back to the Council should include these findings along with information documenting the position of each technical committee on the transfer, confirmation that the TC can absorb these additional requirements; a plan on how the material would be transferred and what adjustments to the scope of each technical Committee would be necessary. 15-4-16 The Council voted to approve the request of the Technical Committee on Fire Service Training (TC) to transfer the responsibility for NFPA 1452, Guide for SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 7 of 12
Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct Community Risk Reduction, to the Technical Committee on Fire Prevention Organization and Deployment. 15-4-17 The Council approved the requests from NFPA Technical Committees to change revision cycles for the following documents: Doc Current Next Cycle Permanent or Revision Cycle For No. Edition Rev Cycle Change One Time Move Each Document 403 2014 A2018 A2018 to A2017 One time Move 5 years to 4 year cycle 405 2015 F2019 F2019 to A2019 One time Move 5 year to 4 1/2 year cycle 412 2014 A2018 A2018 to A2019 One time Move 6 year to 7 year cycle 414 2012 A2016 A2021 to A2019 One time Move 5 year to 3 year cycle 1143 2014 A2018 A2018 to A2017 One time Move 5 years to 4 year cycle 1404 2013 F2017 F2022 to F2021 One tine Move 5 years to 4 year cycle 1405 2011 F2015 F2020 to F2019 One time Move 5 years to 4 year cycle 1451 2013 F2017 F2022 to F2021 One time Move 5 years to 4 year cycle 1730 Proposed A2015 A2015 to A2018 One time Move 3 year rev cycle 1999 2013 F2017 F2017 to A2017 One time Move 5 year to 4 1/2 year cycle 15-4-18 ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA 15-4-19 The Council reviewed the request of Richard Dyer, Kansas City, Missouri, that NFPA establish a new project to develop an NFPA Standard on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics. After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to solicit public comments of need for the project, information on resources on the subject matter, those interested in participating, if established, and other organizations actively involved with the subject. The proposed Technical Committee scope and title is as follows: PROPOSED COMMITTEE TITLE: Technical Committee on Fundamentals of Fire Control Within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics PROPOSED COMMITTEE SCOPE: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents relating to techniques and methods used in firefighting based on accepted scientific principles and research in the field of fire dynamics. Standards Council Chair K. Bell recused himself from the discussion and vote. 15-4-20 The Council reviewed the request of John Cudahy of the International Council of Air Shows that NFPA establish a new project on aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) response to incidents/accidents at public air shows. After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to solicit public comments of need for the project, information on resources on the subject matter and other organizations actively involved with the subject. 15-4-21 The Council reviewed the request of Chris Powers of Transport Canada that NFPA establish a project on competencies for responders to incidents of flammable liquids in transport-high hazard flammable trains (HHFT). After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to solicit public comments of need for the project, information on resources on the subject SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 8 of 12
matter and other organizations actively involved with the subject. The Council also directs the Technical Committee on Hazardous Materials Response Personnel review the new project request and submit comments to the Council. 15-4-22 At the October 2014 Meeting, the Council voted to approve the development of a new committee and new document on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire Extinguishing Systems. The Council directed that a call for members interested in serving on the proposed new Technical Committee be published. NFPA Staff was directed to return to the Council with a proposed startup roster and a proposed committee scope. At the April 2015 Meeting, the Council voted to approve the proposed scope for the Technical Committee on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire Extinguishing Systems as follows: APPROVED COMMITTEE SCOPE: This committee shall have primary responsibility for documents covering the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of hybrid (water and inert gas) fire extinguishing systems that use a combination of atomized water and inert gas to extinguish fire. This scope does not include systems that use only inert gas or only atomized water (water mist) to achieve extinguishment. It also does not include twin fluid water mist systems that use inert gas to propel and/or atomize water mist droplets without generating a significant inert gas concentration in the protected space. Once the Technical Committee has developed and balloted a draft document (see Regs 4.3.1.1), the Technical Committee can then make a request to the Council to enter an appropriate revision cycle. Also see Minute Item 15-4-32-a 15-4-23 At the March 2014 Council meeting, the Council considered the request of the Technical Committee on Loss Prevention Procedures and Practices (TC) that NFPA establish a standard for professional practices for facility fire safety planning and fire safety directors. After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to publish a notice to solicit comments of need for the project, its intended scope and breadth, information on resources on the subject matter, those interested in participating, and other organizations actively involved with the subject. The Council received a number of comments of interest in the development of this project. After review of all of the material before them, the Council voted to establish a task group, which will be chaired by Standards Council Member, Michael Snyder. This Task Group has been charged with developing a scope, a clear determination as to who should be charged with new project, if SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 9 of 12
developed, and what direction should the project cover: industrial facility safety planning or high rise building safety. At the April 2015 Council meeting, the Council heard a report from Task Group Chair Michael Snyder on the development of national standards relating to facility emergency action plans and building fire and life safety Directors. After a review of all the material before them, the Council voted to approve the development of a new project on the duties, roles, and competencies of building, fire and life safety directors. The Council directed that a call for members interested in serving on the proposed new Technical Committee be published. NFPA Staff will return to the Council with a proposed startup roster and a proposed Technical Committee scope. 15-4-24 The Council voted to approve the request of the IAB/HDSSC to develop a new project on the selection, care, and maintenance of tactical operations video equipment. NFPA and UL have agreed to partner to create standards relating to tactical video cameras and equipment. The Council directed that a call for members interested in serving on the proposed new Technical Committee be published. Staff will return to the Council with a proposed startup roster and recommendation for a Technical Committee Chair. The Council also approved the Technical Committee scope as follows: APPROVED COMMITTEE SCOPE: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on the selection, care, and maintenance of tactical video equipment and body worn cameras used by emergency services personnel, including law enforcement, military, corrections and homeland security for surveillance, tactical information and operational intelligence. Once the Technical Committee has developed and balloted a draft document (see Regs 4.3.1.1), the Technical Committee can then make a request to the Council to enter an appropriate revision cycle. Standards Council Chair K. Bell and Council Member R. Owen recused themselves from the discussion and vote. 15-4-25 The Council approved the request of Lori-Moore Merrell of IAFF that NFPA establish a new document on fire-based community healthcare provider (FBCHP) program. This new document will be assigned to the Emergency Medical Services Technical Committee. Once the Technical Committee has developed and balloted a draft document (see Regs 4.3.1.1), the Committees can then make a request to the Council to enter an appropriate revision cycle. 15-4-26 The Council reviewed the request of David Snyder, Jones and Bartlett Learning, that NFPA establish a new project on emergency medical services officer. After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to solicit public comments of need for the project, information on resources on the subject matter and other organizations actively involved with the subject. SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 10 of 12
15-4-27 The Council approved the request of Glen Mate, Chair of the Technical Committee on Fire Department Rescue Tools, to establish a new document on the selection, care and maintenance (SCAM) of rescue tools. Once the Technical Committee has developed and balloted a draft document (see Regs 4.3.1.1), the Technical Committee can then make a request to the Council to enter an appropriate revision cycle. 15-4-28 The Council voted to approve the request of the Technical Committee on Fire Service Training to create a new Technical Committee on Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props and to transfer the responsibility for NFPA 1402, Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers to this new Technical Committee. The Council directed that a call for members interested in serving on the proposed new Technical Committee be published. Staff will return to the Council with a proposed startup roster and recommendation for a Technical Committee Chair. The Council also approved the Technical Committee title and scope as follows: APPROVED COMMITTEE TITLE: Facilities for Fire Training and Associated Props APPROVED COMMITTEE SCOPE: This committee shall have primary responsibility for the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for fire training and for fire training props. Responsibilities of the committee include standards relating to gas-fire props; training structures, props, and simulators used for live fire training, rescue training and related tactical and skill training exercises. 15-4-29 The Council voted to withdraw the Regulations Governing Committee Projects as no NFPA Standard is currently being revised under these Regs and the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards now control NFPA standards development activity. 15-4-30 The Council discussed the NFPA Advisory Committees and voted to dissolve the Toxicity Advisory Committee with thanks due to the inactivity of the Toxicity Advisory Committee for nearly a decade. 15-4-31 The Council approved the report of the Policy and Procedures Task Group to accept a revised NFPA Extract Policy. See Minutes Attachment 15-4-31 15-4-32-a The Council considered the Membership Task Group s recommendations on pending applications for committee membership and took appropriate action on each. Changes in committee membership approved by the Council can be found in Minutes Attachment 15-4-32-a Standards Council Members K. Bush recused himself from the discussion and vote on his membership appointment. 15-4-32-b The Council voted to approve the roster for Technical Committee on Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire Extinguishing Systems. 15-4-32-c The Council discussed vote limited members and agreed that a vote limited committee member should come to the Standards Council for approval to vote SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 11 of 12
on a new or proposed article once the document has been issued by the Council and not during the revision of that document. 15-4-32-d The Council discussed terms for Technical Committee Chairs and agreed that Chairs shouldn t serve for more than ten consecutive years or three complete cycles of a committee standard. 15-4-33 The Council acted on the recommendations of the Awards Task Group for recipients of the Standards Medal, Special Achievement, and Committee Service Awards. 15-4-34 The Council heard a report from the Recording Secretary on the status of the October 2015 Minutes which were approved with no corrections. 15-4-35 The Council approved the dates and locations of upcoming Council Meetings, as follows: August 17-19, 2015 (REVISED) Quincy, MA December 8-9, 2015 Charleston, SC April 5-6, 2016 San Juan, PR or Miami, FL August 1-3, 2016 (REVISED) Quincy, MA December 6-7, 2016 LaJolla, CA or San Francisco, CA 15-4-36 The Council reviewed the request from NFPA staff to seek input from the stakeholders, members and affected parties as to the need for a separate NFPA Standard to address the various processes associated with hazardous waste disposal. After review of all the material before it, the Council voted to publish a notice to solicit public comments of need for the project, information on subject matter resources, those interested in participating, if established, and other organizations actively involved with the subject. Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Fuller Recording Secretary NFPA Standards Council SC Final Minutes April 7-8, 2015 Page 12 of 12