Public Input No. 1-NFPA 557-2012 [ New Section after 1.5.3 ] 1.6 Approved Qualifications The design shall be prepared by a person with qualifications acceptable to the AHJ. The term designer is used in chapter 8. The issues addressed by NFPA 557 are very complex and interact with the building structural system. As such, they should be designed by a person with credibility. The proposed section is a minimum that should be added to ensure a credible designer. This proposal is similar to that in NFPA 914, section 9.1.3, and that proposed to NFPA 204 as section 1.7. This is proposed as a minimum. As an alternative, the Technical Committee should consider adding a section 1.6 to say 1.6 Approved Qualifications. The design shall be prepared by a registered design professional ; changing the term designer in section 8.1.2 to registered design professional (RDP) ; and add the definition from NFPA 5000 3.3.538 Registered Design Professional (RDP) An individual who is registered or licensed to practice his/her respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. This alternative change would ensure competency in the design of the system. Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir Organization: Building Safety Division, Clark County Washington Affilliation: NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) Submittal Date: Thu Dec 20 14:47:32 EST 2012 Resolution: FR-2-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: The new language requires the action completed by NFPA 557 be prepared by a person that is approved. I, Jim Muir, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Jim Muir, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 1
Public Input No. 2-NFPA 557-2012 [ Section No. 5.1.1 ] 5.1.1 Prior to a change of use or occupancy, the building owner shall evaluate the an evaluation of the fire load for in the new use or occupancy occupancy, or altered or renovated building or portion thereof, shall be performed by a person with qualifications acceptable to the AHJ. This will ensure that the evaluation is done by a qualified professional. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 3-NFPA 557-2012 [Section No. 8.2] Relationship similar Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir Organization: Building Safety Division, Clark County Washington Affilliation: NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) Submittal Date: Thu Dec 20 14:50:15 EST 2012 Resolution: FR-3-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: The building owner is responsible for evaluating the fire load at the time of any change of use, change of occupancy, modification or renovation. The change is consistent with proposed new Section 1.6. I, Jim Muir, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Jim Muir, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 2
Public Input No. 9-NFPA 557-2013 [ New Section after 7.2 ] 7.3 Combustibility of materials 7.3.1* Noncombustible Material. 7.3.1.1 A material that complies with any of the following shall be considered a noncombustible material: (1)*A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat (2) A material that is reported as passing ASTM E136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C (3) A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E2652, StandardTest Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C 7.3.1.2 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Standard, it shall also include the term noncombustible. 7.3.2 Limited-Combustible Material. A material shall be considered a limited-combustible material where all the conditions of 7.3.2.1 and 7.3.2.2, and the conditions of either 7.3.2.3 or 7.3.2.4, are met. 7.3.2.1 The material shall not comply with the requirements for noncombustible material in accordance with 7.3.1. 7.3.2.2 The material, in the form in which it is used, shall exhibit a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg) where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials. 7.3.2.3 The material shall have the structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1 8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 7.3.2.4 The material shall be composed of materials that, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, and shall be of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. 7.3.2.5 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Standard, it shall also include the term noncombustible. A.7.3.1 The provisions of 7.3.1 do not require inherently noncombustible materials to be tested in order to be classified as noncombustible materials. A.7.3.1.1 (1) Examples of such materials include steel, concrete, masonry, and glass. Also add the following: 3.3.9 Material 3.3.9.1 Limited combustible material (see 7.3.2) 3.3.9.2 Noncombustible material (see 7.3.1) Also add ASTM E84, ASTM E136, ASTM E2652, NFPA 259 and UL 723 to the list of referenced standards in Chapter 2. The terms noncombustible material and limited combustible material are used in this standard and the meaning Page 3
should be explained in the same way as it is in NFPA 101. The proposed text for the new section 7.3 is identical to NFPA 101 (except for the change to state "standard" instead of "code"). This also needs a pointer in chapter 3 (definitions), also identical to that in NFPA 101. Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Submittal Date: Fri Jul 05 14:28:39 EDT 2013 Resolution: FR-16-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: The terms noncombustible material and limited combustible material are used in this standard and the meaning should be explained in the same way as it is in NFPA 101. The proposed text for the new section 7.3 is identical to NFPA 101 (except for the change to state "standard" instead of "code"). Annex A material has also been added and is consistent with the language used in NFPA 101. I, Marcelo Hirschler, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Marcelo Hirschler, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 4
Public Input No. 3-NFPA 557-2012 [ Section No. 8.2 ] 8.2* Prior to Occupancy Change. Prior to a change in occupancy, alteration, or renovation, the building owner shall evaluate the an evaluation of the fire load in the new occupancy, or altered or renovated building or portion thereof, shall be performed by a person with qualifications acceptable to the AHJ. This will ensure that the evaluation is done by a qualified professional. Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir Organization: Affilliation: Building Safety Division, Clark County Washington NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) Submittal Date: Thu Dec 20 14:52:47 EST 2012 Resolution: FR-5-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: The proposed change will ensure that the evaluation is done by a qualified professional. Existing Annex A material should be relocated from existing A.8.2 and become new A.5.1.1. I, Jim Muir, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Jim Muir, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 5
Public Input No. 8-NFPA 557-2013 [ Section No. A.7.3.4.6 ] A.7.3.4.6 Fire retardant treated wood products must exhibit a flame spread index not exceeding 25 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723 and show no evidence of significant progressive combustion when the test is continued for an additional 20-minute period and have a flame front that does not progress more than 3.2 m beyond the centerline of the burner at any time during the test. In 2011 a test was developed, ASTM E2768 (Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)) which standardizes the way in which the "30 minute ASTM E84" test is to be conducted. In order for a wood material to be designated as fire retardant treated wood it would have to comply with ASTM E2768 on all sides and it must be impregnated with chemicals. Also: ASTM E2768 needs to be added to Section2 on referenced ASTM standards. The addition of a reference to ASTM E2768 is useful. Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Submittal Date: Thu Jul 04 14:36:23 EDT 2013 Resolution: FR-7-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: The addition of a reference to ASTM E2768 is useful for the application of Section 7.3.4.6. I, Marcelo Hirschler, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Marcelo Hirschler, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 6
Public Input No. 4-NFPA 557-2012 [ Section No. E.1.2 ] E.1.2 ANSI/UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 2096. ANSI/UL 723, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, revised 2010. ANSI/UL 1666, Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cable Installed Vertically in Shafts, 2007, revised 2012. ANSI/UL 1820, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Pneumatic Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004, revised 2009. ANSI/UL 1887, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004, revised 2009. ANSI/UL 2024, Standard for Safety Optical-Fiber and Communications Cable Raceway, 2004, revised 2011. UL 2043, Standard for Safety Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, 2008. Update referenced standards to most recent edition as indicated. Submitter Full Name: John Bender Organization: UL LLC Submittal Date: Fri Dec 28 08:58:37 EST 2012 Resolution: FR-8-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: Update referenced standards to most recent edition as indicated. I, John Bender, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am John Bender, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 7
Public Input No. 7-NFPA 557-2013 [ Section No. E.1.4 ] E.1.4 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 2959. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2005 2013a. ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007 2013. standards date updates Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Submittal Date: Tue Jun 11 16:35:53 EDT 2013 Resolution: FR-9-NFPA 557-2013 Statement: standards date updates I, Marcelo Hirschler, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment. By checking this box I affirm that I am Marcelo Hirschler, and I agree to be legally bound by the above and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature Page 8