National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Correlating Committee on Health Care Facilities Elena Carroll, Project Administrator DATE: January 13, 2017 SUBJECT: NFPA 99 Second Draft Correlating Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2017) According to the final ballot results, all Second Correlating Revisions and the Ballot to Forward NFPA 99 to the NFPA Standards Council for further processing received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. Second Correlating Revisions (SCRs): 18 Members Eligible to Vote 0 Members Not Returned Ballot to Forward NFPA 99 to the NFPA Standards Council for further processing: 18 Members Eligible to Vote 2 Members Not Returned (Brannan, Galloway) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each Second Correlating Revision. To pass ballot, each Second Correlating Revision requires: (1) simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 3 /4 of ballots returned. See Sections 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.4.11.5 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
1 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 12-NFPA 99-2016 [ Global Input ] Updated all extracts from NFPA 101 as shown in the attachment. Supplemental Information File Name SCR_12_101_Extracts_in_99.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 20:57:13 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update to extracts to the most current status of the 2018 edition of 101. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M.
2 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
Current NFPA 99 Text 3.3.5 Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy. An occupancy used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis, one or more of the following: (1) treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others; (2) anesthesia that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others; (3) emergency or urgent care for patients who, due to the nature of their injury or illness, are incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others. [101, 2018] (FUN) 4.4.2* Limited Combustible Material. A material shall be considered a limitedcombustible material where all the conditions of 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.2 and the conditions of either 4.4.2.3 or 4.4.2.4 are met. 4.4.2.1 The material shall not comply with the requirements for noncombustible material in accordance with 4.4.1. NFPA 101 SD Text 3.3.196.1* Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy. An occupancy used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis, one or more of the following: (1) treatment for patients that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others; (2) anesthesia that renders the patients incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others; (3) emergency or urgent care treatment for patients who, due to the nature of their injury or illness, are incapable of taking action for self preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others. (SAF HEA) 4.6.14* Limited-Combustible Material. A material shall be considered a limitedcombustible material where all theone of the following is met: (1) The conditions of 4.6.14.1 and 4.6.14.2, and the conditions of either 4.6.14.3 or 4.6.14.4, areshall be met. (2) The conditions of 4.6.14.5 shall be met. 4.6.14.1 The material shall not comply with the requirements for noncombustible material in accordance with 4.6.13. 4.4.2.2 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. 4.4.2.3 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 E84, Standard Test Method for Surface 4.6.14.2 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. 4.6.14.3 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 E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 4.4.2.4 The material shall be composed of materials that, in the form and thickness used, exhibit neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, 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 exhibit neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or ANSI/UL 723. 4.6.14.4 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 E84, 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 E84 or ANSI/UL 723. 4.6.14.5 Materials shall be considered limited-combustible materials where tested in accordance with ASTM E2965, Standard Test Method for Determination of Low Levels of Heat Release Rate for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, at an incident heat flux of 75 kw/m 2 for a 20-minute exposure and both of the following conditions are met: (1) The peak heat release rate shall not exceed 150 kw/m 2 for longer than 10 seconds. (2) The total heat released shall not exceed 8 MJ/m 2. 4.4.2.5 Where the term limited combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include the term noncombustible. [101:4.6.13 4.6.14] 16.3.1 The storage and handling of flammable liquids or gases shall be in accordance with the following applicable standards: 4.6.14.6 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include the term noncombustible. 8.7.3.1 The storage and handling of flammable liquids or gases shall
(1) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (2) NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code (3) NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code [101:8.7.3.1] (4) NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code be in accordance with the following applicable standards: (1) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (2) NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code (3) NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code Where required by the provisions of Chapters 11 through 43 of NFPA 101, occupancies with storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials shall comply with the following codes unless otherwise modified by other provisions of this Code : NFPA 30, NFPA 54, NFPA 55, NFPA 58, NFPA 400, and NFPA 495. Commented [HJ1]: We would need to modify this if we want to continue exraction. 16.3.2* No storage or handling of flammable liquids or gases shall be permitted in any location where such storage would jeopardize egress from the structure, unless otherwise permitted by 16.3.1. [101:8.7.3.2] 16.5.1 General. Utilities shall comply with the requirements of 16.5.1.1 through 16.5.1.4. [101:12.5.1] 8.7.3.2* No storage, use, or handling of flammable liquids or gases hazardous materials shall be permitted in any location where such storage, use, or handling would jeopardize egress from the structure, unless otherwise permitted by a document listed in 8.7.3.1. Unchanged Commented [HJ2]: This does not make sense. Suggest deletion.
16.6.1 Any waste chute, including pneumatic rubbish and linen systems, shall be provided with automatic extinguishing protection in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101. [101:19.5.4.3] Unchanged. Commented [HJ3]: This should be added for clarity. 16.7.3.2 System smoke detectors in accordance with NFPA 72 and arranged to function in the same manner as single station or multiple station smoke alarms shall be permitted in lieu of smoke alarms. [101:9.6.2.10.67] A.16.3.2 NFPA 58 permits portable butane fueled appliances in restaurants and in attended commercial food catering operations where fueled by not in excess of two 0.28 kg (10 oz) LP Gas capacity, nonrefillable butane containers having a water capacity not in excess of 0.4 kg (1.08 lb) per container. Containers are required to be directly connected to the appliance, and manifolding of containers is not permitted. Storage of cylinders is also limited to 24 containers, with an additional 24 permitted where protected by a 2 hour fire resistance rated barrier. [101:A.8.7.3.2] A.16.8.1.4 This exception is limited to hospitals as nursing homes and many limited care facilities can have more combustibles within the closets. The limited amount of clothing found in the small clothes closets in hospital patient rooms is typically far less than the amount of combustibles in casework cabinets that do not require sprinkler protection such as nurse servers. In many hospitals, especially new hospitals, it is difficult to make a distinction between clothes closets and cabinet work. NFPA 13 already permits the omission of sprinklers in wardrobes [see 8.1.1(7) of NFPA 13]. It is not the intent of this paragraph to affect the wardrobe provisions of NFPA 13. It is the intent that the sprinkler protection in the room covers the closet as if there was no door on the closet (see 8.5.3.2.3 of NFPA 13). [101:A.18.3.5.810] Unchanged Section numbering A.8.7.3.2 NFPA 58 permits the use of portable butanefueled appliances in restaurants and in attended commercial food catering operations where fueled by not in excess a maximum of two 10 oz (0.28 kg) LP Gas capacity, nonrefillable butane containers having with a water capacity not in excess of 1.08 lb (0.4 kg) per container. Containers are required to be directly connected to the appliance, and manifolding of containers is not permitted. Storage of cylinders is also limited to 24 containers, with an additional 24 permitted where protected by a 2 hour fire resistance rated barrier. (See 4.1.3 and Annex C for referenced documents on hazardous materials.) Unchanged section numbering
3 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 11-NFPA 99-2016 [ Detail ] Add a new 3.3.23 Clean Agent. Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. [10: 3.3.5] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 20:53:10 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Section 16.9 now introduces the requirement for clean agent type fire extinguishers to be provided in operating rooms. Adding a definition here from NFPA 10 can assist the user in understanding what is meant by the requirement. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E.
4 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
5 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 1-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 2.3.17 ] 2.3.18 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, 2013. ANSI/UL 1069, Safety Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment, 2007, revised 2015. UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, 2015. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 07:20:55 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The referenced document was added to the annex rather than the body of the code. The proper location for annex references in Annex D. Committee Comment No. 103-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 2.3.17] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A.
6 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
7 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 6-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.3.4.1 ] 5.1.3.3.4.1 Full or empty medical gas cylinders, when not connected, shall be stored in locations complying with 5.1.3.3.2 through 5.1.3.3.3 and shall be permitted to be in the same rooms or enclosures as their respective central supply systems. Approved existing installations shall be permitted to be continued in service. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 07:58:35 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This has been revised to correlate with SCR 4 that was made to chapter 11. The language added matches the application statement in Chapter 1 by not requiring construction requirements to be applied retroactively to previously approved installations. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M.
8 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith The code already allows for exceptions 1.3.2.3 (NFPA 99, 2015)- An existing system that is not in strict compliance with the provisions of this code shall be permitted to be continued in use, unless the authority having jurisdiction has determined that such use constitutes a distinct hazard to life.
9 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 16-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.5.11.1 ] 5.1.3.5.11.1 Oxygen concentrator supply units for use with medical gas pipelines shall produce oxygen meeting the requirements of Oxygen 93 USP or Oxygen USP. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:39:25 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Second Revision No. 610-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.3.5.11.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A.
10 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith Concentrators producing oxygen USP (99%) was not approved by the technical committee. The new sections for concentrators was approved under the understanding that the concentrators would produce Oxygen 93 USP not Oxygen USP (99%). This change may impact some of the new sections developed for Oxygen 93 USP and should not be approved until the technical committee can review all sections that will be impacted by the change.
11 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 17-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.5.11.13 ] 5.1.3.5.11.13 The oxygen concentrator supply unit shall be provided with an oxygen concentration monitor with the following characteristics: (1) The monitor shall be capable of monitoring 99 percent oxygen concentration with ±0.5 1 percent accuracy, (2) The monitor shall continuously display the oxygen concentration and shall activate local alarm and master alarms per 5.1.3.9.4 when a concentration lower than 91 percent is observed. (3) The monitor shall continuously display the oxygen concentration. (4) It shall be permitted to insert the monitor into the pipeline without a demand check. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:41:29 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Committee Comment No. 609-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.3.5.11.13] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance
12 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith For a 99% oxygen concentration, you can not have the low alarm activate at 91%. This low setting was approved for 93% oxygen concentrator by the technical committee. Here is an example of trying to add 99% oxygen to a section that was designed and approved for 93% oxygen. " The oxygen concentrator supply unit shall be provided with an oxygen concentration monitor with the following characteristics: (1)The monitor shall be capable of monitoring 99 percent oxygen concentration with ±0.51 percent accuracy, (2)The monitor shall continuously display the oxygen concentration and shall activate local alarm and master alarms per 5.1.3.9.4 when a concentration lower than 91 percent is observed."
13 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 5-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.9.2 ] Global SR-615
14 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM 5.1.3.9.2 Arrangement and Redundancies.
15 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM.Oxygen central supply systems using concentrator(s) shall be permitted to consist of two or three supply sources, as follows: (1) If two supply sources are provided, one shall be an oxygen concentrator supply unit and the second shall be a cylinder header complying with 5.1.3.5.10 with sufficient cylinder connections for anone average day s supply. Container manifolds as per 5.1.3.5.13 Containers shall not be used as a supply source. (2) If three supply sources are provided, each shall be capable of independently supplying the full system demand in the event of the unavailability of one or both of the other sources. The three sources shall be permitted to be anyeither of the following: (a) An oxygen concentrator supply system complying with 5.1.3.5.11. (b) A cylinder header complying with 5.1.3.5.10 with sufficient cylinder connections for anone average day s supply. Container manifolds as per 5.1.3.5.10(9) Containers shall not be used as a supply source. A cryogenic liquid supply system complying with 5.1.3.5.13 or 5.1.3.5.14, where the concentrator unit shall only operate as a secondary or reserve and never as the primary supply. (3) Use of oxygen concentrator supply systems as all three sources shall only be permitted after a documented risk analysis by the governing authority of the health care facility indicating understanding of the inherent risks and defining how those risks shall be mitigated. (4) An isolation valve and automatic check valve shall be provided to isolate each of the three sources from the others and from the pipeline. The valves in 5.1.3.5.10(4), 5.1.3.5.10(6), 5.1.3.5.11.11, and 5.1.3.5.11.12 shall be permitted to be used for this purpose. (5) Each of the three supply sources shall be provided with a pressure relief valve complying with 5.1.3.5.6 on the source side of its respective isolating valve. (6) The three supply sources shall join to the pipeline systems through control arrangements with at least the following characteristics: (a) Able to maintain stable pressures within the limits of Table 5.1.11 (b) Able to flow 100 percent of the peak calculated demand (c) Redundant, such that each component of the control mechanism can be isolated for service or replacement while maintaining normal operation (d) The cascade of sources described in 5.1.3.9.3 (e) Protected against overpressure (see 5.1.3.5.6 ) (7) A pressure relief valve shall be provided in the common line between the sources and the line pressure controls. (8) A source valve as required in 5.1.4.2 shall be provided on the patient side of the line pressure controls. (9) A gauge and switch or sensor shall be located between the three sources and the line pressure controls to monitor the pressure feeding the line pressure controls. (10) An oxygen concentration monitor, sampling the gas on the patient side of the line pressure controls and on the source side of the source valve, shall be provided with the following characteristics: (a) The monitor shall be capable of monitoring 99 percent oxygen concentration with ±0.5±1.0 percent accuracy,. (b) (c) The monitor shall be attached to the pipeline through a demand check complying with 5.1.8.2.3,. The monitor shall continuously display the oxygen concentration and shall activate local alarm and master alarms indicating lowwhen an oxygen concentration lower than 91 percent is observed. (11) A DN8 (NPS 1/4) valved sample port shall be provided on the patient side of the line pressure controls and source side of the source valve for sampling the oxygen.. (12) An auxiliary source connection shall be provided complying with 5.1.3.5.7.
16 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM (13) Electrical installation and wiring shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70. (14) Emergency electrical service for all components of the oxygen supply system shall conform to the requirements of the essential electrical system as described in Chapter 6. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 07:51:08 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Revises terminology to use the defined term "container." Item (10) (d) was deleted because the committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Committee Comment No. 611-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.3.9.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P.
17 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith For a 99% oxygen concentration, you can not have the low alarm activate at 91%. This low setting was approved for 93% oxygen concentrator by the technical committee. Here is an example of trying to add 99% oxygen to a section that was designed and approved for 93% oxygen. An oxygen concentration monitor, sampling the gas on the patient side of the line pressure controls and on the source side of the source valve, shall be provided with the following characteristics: (a)the monitor shall be capable of monitoring 99 percent oxygen concentration with ±1.0 percent accuracy,. (b)the monitor shall be attached to the pipeline through a demand check complying with 5.1.8.2.3,. (c)the monitor shall continuously display the oxygen concentration and shall activate local alarm and master alarms indicating low when an oxygen concentration lower than 91 percent is observed.
18 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 18-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.9.4.1 ] 5.1.3.9.4.1 For each oxygen concentrator supply source in the system, the supply source s concentration monitor (see 5.1.3.5.11.135.1.3.5.11.10 ) shall be able to perform the following: (1) Indicate low oxygen concentration when a concentration lower than 91 percent is observed. (2) Activate a local alarm (see 5.1.9.5). (3) Activate an alarm signal at the master alarm (see 5.1.9.2) indicating that the oxygen concentration from that supply source is low. (4) Activate the automatic isolating valve for that oxygen concentrator supply source (see 5.1.3.5.11.12) to prevent supply from that oxygen concentrator supply source. (5) Close the automatic isolating valve for that oxygen concentrator supply source (see 5.1.3.5.11.12), which shall activates an alarm signal at the master alarm (see 5.1.9.2) indicating that the oxygen concentrator supply source is disconnected. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:43:03 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Second Revision No. 612-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.3.9.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention
19 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith For a 99% oxygen concentration, you can not have the low alarm activate at 91%. This low setting was approved for 93% oxygen concentrator by the technical committee. Here is an example of trying to add 99% oxygen to a section that was designed and approved for 93% oxygen. For each oxygen concentrator supply source in the system, the supply source s concentration monitor (see 5.1.3.5.11.135.1.3.5.11.10) shall be able to perform the following: (1)Indicate low oxygen concentration when a concentration lower than 91 percent is observed.
20 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 19-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.3.9.4.2 ] 5.1.3.9.4.2 For the entire oxygen central supply system, the system concentration monitor [see 5.1.3.9.2(10)] shall be able to perform the following: (1) Indicate low oxygen concentration when a concentration lower than 90 91 percent is observed (2) Activate a local alarm [ ( see 5.1.9.5] ) (3) Activate an alarm signal at the master alarm [ ( see 5.1.9.2] ) indicating the oxygen concentration is low Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:44:08 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Second Revision No. 613-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.3.9.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L.
21 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith For a 99% oxygen concentration, you can not have the low alarm activate at 91%. This low setting was approved for 93% oxygen concentrator by the technical committee. Here is an example of trying to add 99% oxygen to a section that was designed and approved for 93% oxygen. For the entire oxygen central supply system, the system concentration monitor [see 5.1.3.9.2(10)] shall be able to perform the following: (1)Indicate low oxygen concentration when a concentration lower than 9091 percent is observed
22 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 20-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.9.5.4 ] Global SR-615 5.1.9.5.4 The following functions shall be monitored at each local alarm site: (1) Low medical air reserve capacity, to indicate when the medical air source is operating under a demand that could not be managed if one compressor ceased to operate (2) High carbon monoxide level, to indicate when the carbon monoxide level in the medical air system is 10 ppm or higher (3) Medical air dew point high, to indicate when the line pressure dew point is greater than +2 C (+35 F) (4) Low medical vacuum reserve capacity, to indicate when the medical vacuum source is operating under a demand that could not be managed if one pump ceased to operate (5) Low WAGD reserve capacity, to indicate when the WAGD source is operating under a demand that could not be managed if one producer ceased to operate (6) Instrument air dew point high, to indicate when the line pressure dew point is greater than 30 C ( 22 F) (7) Low instrument air reserve capacity, if instrument air is provided by a source with more than one compressor, to indicate when the instrument air source is operating under a demand that could not be managed if one compressor ceased to operate (8) For compressor systems using liquid ring compressors or compressors with water-cooled components, high water in the receiver tank, to indicate when the water level in the receiver tank has reached a level determined to be detrimental to the operation of the system (9) For compressor systems using liquid ring compressors, high water in the separator (10) For compressor systems using other than liquid ring compressors, high discharge air temperature (11) Proportioning systems high/low indicator when the oxygen concentration is outside the 19.5 percent to 23.5 percent oxygen range (12) Proportion systems reserve system in operation (13) When oxygen is supplied from an oxygen central supply system using concentrators (see 5.1.3.9 ), the following signals shall be provided at the system s local alarm site(s): (a) For each cylinder header used as a source, an alarm indication that the header is in use (b) For each cylinder header used as a source, an alarm indication that the cylinder contents are below anone average day s supply (c) If the source in use changes because of a failure to appropriately supply the system, an alarm indication indicating an unexpected oxygen supply change has occurred (d) An alarm indication that the pressure in the common line on the source side of the line pressure controls is low (e) An alarm indication that the that oxygen concentration from the supply system is below 9091 percent Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart
23 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:46:18 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Second Revision No. 617-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.9.5.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H.
24 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith For a 99% oxygen concentration, you can not have the low alarm activate at 91%. This low setting was approved for 93% oxygen concentrator by the technical committee. Here is an example of trying to add 99% oxygen to a section that was designed and approved for 93% oxygen. When oxygen is supplied from an oxygen central supply system using concentrators (see 5.1.3.9), the following signals shall be provided at the system s local alarm site(s): (a)for each cylinder header used as a source, an alarm indication that the header is in use (b)for each cylinder header used as a source, an alarm indication that the cylinder contents are below anone average day s supply (c)if the source in use changes because of a failure to appropriately supply the system, an alarm indication indicating an unexpected oxygen supply change has occurred (d)an alarm indication that the pressure in the common line on the source side of the line pressure controls is low (e)an alarm indication that the that oxygen concentration from the supply system is below 9091 percent
25 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 21-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.12.4.14.4 ] 5.1.12.4.14.4 Oxygen Central Supply System Using Concentrators. The oxygen central supply system using concentrators shall be tested according to the following: (1) The oxygen central supply system shall be tested for purity of the oxygen. (2) Tests of the alarms after calibration and setup per the manufacturer s instructions shall be conducted as well as tests of the operational controls. (3) Each concentrator supply system shall be operated with the supply system s isolating valve closed and the unit venting at a flow of 25 percent or more of nameplate capacity for an elapsed time of at least 12 hours prior to the tests in 5.1.12.4.14.4(4). (4) The oxygen quality from each concentrator supply system shall be validated as follows: (a) (b) (c) The operation of all control sensors/switches and the oxygen monitor shall be checked for proper operation and function. The quality of the oxygen shall be confirmed to meet the USP monograph appropriate for the technology in use. The accuracy of the oxygen monitor shall be validated against oxygen of known concentration, and the monitor calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. (5) The central supply system shall be tested for correct operation of the cascade (i.e., primary secondary reserve). It shall be permitted to test source rotation for systems so constructed. (6) The operation of all alarms ( [ see 5.1.9.2.4(12) and 5.1.9.2.4(14) and 5.1.9.5.4(13) ] ) shall be tested,. (7) The accuracy of the central system oxygen monitor shall be validated against oxygen of known concentration, and the monitor calibrated calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. (8) Tests in 5.1.12.4.14.4(3) to 5.1.12.4.14.4(5) shall be performed when any concentrator supply system has been opened to atmosphere (e.g., during service or replacement). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:48:09 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The committee statements in relation to oxygen concentrators indicated that the committee was under the impression that concentrator technology does not exist that can produce oxygen USP (99%). The correlating committee has been provided with information that this is not true. The technology does exist. NFPA 99 should not include requirements that limit the use of technologies. If the revisions to allow for Oxygen USP concentrators require additional requirements than have been made, the HEA-PIP committee should consider how to address the issues. Second Revision No. 618-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 5.1.12.4.14.4]
26 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
27 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 13-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 6.1.3 ] 6.1.3 The following paragraphs shall apply to new and existing health care facilities: (1) 6.3.2.2.1 6.3.2.2.1(D) (2) 6.3.2.3.6(B)(b) and 6.3.2.3.6(B)(c) (3) 6.3.2.3.8 (4) 6.3.2.6.5 (5) 6.3.2.9.4.2 6.3.2.8.5 (6) 6.3.3.2.5 through 6.3.3.2.7 (7) 6.3.3.3.3 and 6.3.3.3.4 (8) 6.3.3.4 6.3.4 (9) 6.7.1.2.15.9 (10) 6.7.2.3.5(B) (11) 6.7.2.3.6 (12) 6.7.4 6.7.6.6 Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 21:02:41 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This SCR ensures that the requirements applied to existing align with what was required for the 2015 edition and account for the renumbering and reorganization of the document. Additionally, it places the referenced section in sequential order. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments
28 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
29 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 3-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 6.3.2.4 ] 6.3.2.9.1 Isolation Transformer. An isolated power system shall not be required to be installed in any patient care space, except as specified in 6.3.2.3. 6.3.2.9.1.1 The isolation transformer shall be listed and approved for the purpose. 6.3.2.9.1.2 The primary winding shall be connected to a power source so that it is not energized with more than 600 V (nominal). (A) If present, the neutral of the primary winding shall be grounded in an approved manner. (B) If an electrostatic shield is present, it shall be connected to the reference grounding point. 6.3.2.9.1.3 Wiring of isolated power systems shall be in accordance with 517.60 517.160 of NFPA 70. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 07:40:49 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Reference appears to have been inadvertently changed during the re-org of the chapter. Second Revision No. 9-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 6.3.2.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All
30 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
31 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 8-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 7.3.1.2.2.4(E) ] (E)* The TER shall be located not less than 3.66 m (12 ft) from any permanent source of electromagnetic interference. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 20:37:55 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These sections are being removed for correlating purposes based on the HEA-ELS action on FR 35 at the first draft stage. That action deleted the same requirement with the substantiation that the requirement was not enforceable because it failed to quantify the field strength level of electromagnetic interference. This would also apply to these sections with the identical requirement. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M.
32 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
33 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 9-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 7.3.1.2.3.4(D) ] (D)* The TR shall be located a minimum of 3.66 m (12 ft) from any permanent source of electromagnetic interference. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jonathan Hart Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Nov 28 20:38:43 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: These sections are being removed for correlating purposes based on the HEA-ELS action on FR 35 at the first draft stage. That action deleted the same requirement with the substantiation that the requirement was not enforceable because it failed to quantify the field strength level of electromagnetic interference. This would also apply to these sections with the identical requirement. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M.
34 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Affirmative with Comment Ferrari, Keith okay
35 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 4-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 11.3.4 ] 11.3.4* Storage for nonflammable gases equal to or greater than 85 m 3 (3000 ft 3 ) at STP shall comply with 5.1.3.3.2 and 5.1.3.3.3 unless such installations are approved existing installations, which shall be permitted to be continued in service. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 07:45:06 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: The language proposed by the second revision to be added in 11.3.4.1 does not correlate with the requirements in Chapter 5. The new language added to the end of 11.3.4 should adequately meet the intent of the HEA-MED by not requiring construction requirements to be applied retroactively to previously approved installations. Committee Comment No. 506-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 11.3.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 1 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P.
36 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Gagnon, Robert M. Galloway, Ronald E. Gilyeat, Sharon S. Gregory, Ken L. Keisler, Jr., Frank L. Lyman, Dale L. Pappas, Denise L. Schroeder, Ronald A. Versteeg, Joseph H. Negative with Comment Ferrari, Keith The code already allows for exceptions 1.3.2.3 (NFPA 99, 2015)- An existing system that is not in strict compliance with the provisions of this code shall be permitted to be continued in use, unless the authority having jurisdiction has determined that such use constitutes a distinct hazard to life.
37 of 54 1/13/2017 10:04 AM Second Correlating Revision No. 7-NFPA 99-2016 [ Section No. 11.3.5.4 ] 11.3.5.4 Gas cylinder and cryogenic liquid container storage shall comply with 5.1.3.3.3 and 5.1.3.3.4. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Jeanne Moreau-Correia Organization: NFPA Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Nov 22 08:01:25 EST 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This entire section has been deleted. Maintaining the reference would keep ventilation requirements therefore making the requirements for 300 to 3000 cu ft. just as strict as those for storage over 3000 cu ft. This correlates with the TC action to delete the reference to design and construction requirements being brought to the same level as the locations with greater the 3000 ft. Second Revision No. 507-NFPA 99-2016 [Section No. 11.3.5.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 18 Eligible Voters 0 Not Returned 17 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Affirmative All Beebe, Chad E. Bobik, Constance Brannan, Wayne L. Brooks, Bruce D. Burrill, Gordon D. Crowley, Michael A. Dagenais, David A. Finnegan, Daniel P. Gagnon, Robert M.