National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Technical Committee on Supervising Station Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems Jenny Depew, Project Administrator DATE: November 7, 2016 SUBJECT: NFPA 72 First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2018) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 22 Members Eligible to Vote 1 Members Not Returned (Milliron) 19 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions 2 Members Vote Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revisions (Bigelow, Kluge) 0 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions 0 Members Abstained on one or more Revisions The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each revision. To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an affirmative vote of 2 /3 of ballots returned. See Sections 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
1 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4010-NFPA 72-2016 [ Global Input ] Revise the title of 26.2.2 (add the word "Fire"): 26.2.2* Fire Alarm Signal Verification. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 15:30:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot This revision is necessary to clarify that alarm verification does not apply to carbon monoxide signals. 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason
2 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
3 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4004-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.57 ] 3.3.59 Communications Cloud. The area in the communications path that is supported by providers of communication communications services not governed under the scope of NFPA 72 in which signals travel between a protected property and a monitoring station. Depending on the type of transmission that is used, signals can travel on a single defined route or through various routes depending on what is available when the signal is initiated. (SIG-SSS) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 12:15:55 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: As part of the Correlating Committee Task Group on terms, the term "communication(s) was reviewed throughout the entire document for proper use regarding reference to singular and plural use. The term should be plural use in this context. Response Message: Public Input No. 443-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 3.3.57] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A.
4 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
5 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4003-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.60.2 ] 3.3.93* Emergency Response Agency (ERA). Organizations providing law enforcement, emergency medical, fire, rescue, communications, and related support services. [ 1221, 2019] (SIG-SSS) Supplemental Information File Name A.3.3.X_FR_4003_BC.docx Description Annex material Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 12:09:43 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This term is extracted from NFPA 1221 and is used in the proposed A.26.5.3. Response Message: Public Input No. 173-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 3.3.60.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F.
6 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4003 A.3.3.x Emergency Response Agency (ERA). An ERA includes any public, governmental, private, industrial, or military organization that engages in the operations specified in the definition. [1221, 2019]
7 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4027-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.127 ] 3.3.134* Immediately (as used in Chapter 26). Performed without unreasonable delay. (SIG-SSS) Supplemental Information File Name A.3.3.X_FR_4027_BC.docx Description Annex material Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jul 28 13:18:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The use of "immediately" in multiple places in Chapter 26 requires a definition in the body of the Code, rather than the annex. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F.
8 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4027 A.3.3.X Immediately (As Used in Chapter 26). Actions that are performed immediately should be performed within a maximum of 90 seconds from receipt of a signal.
9 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4032-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.151 ] 3.3.159* Managed Facilities-Based Voice Network (MFVN). A physical facilities-based network capable of transmitting real-time signals with formats unchanged that is managed, operated, and maintained by the service provider to ensure service quality and reliability from the subscriber location to public-switched telephone network (PSTN) interconnection points or the interconnection point with other MFVN peer networks or the supervising station. (SIG-SSS) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jul 28 17:51:08 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot The definition was revised to remove the circular reference to PSTN, in order to clarify that a PSTN is a MFVN. 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 19 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason
10 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None Kluge, Richard G. By clarifying the definition of MFVN, some other locations where PSTN is referenced may also need to be modified to be consistent. These include: 3.3.68, 3.3.69, 3.3.179, 3.3.182, 3.3.211, 14.5.6, 24.13.1.2 (h), A10.6.9.2, A12.3.3, A26.6.4.1.3.
11 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4007-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.158 ] 3.3.324* Wireless Mesh Network (WMN). A decentralized communications network made up of radio nodes, organized in a mesh topology that does not rely on a pre-existing infrastructure. (SIG-SSS) Supplemental Information File Name A.3.3.X_FR_4007_BC.docx Description Annex material. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 12:22:39 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The definition of "Wireless Mesh Network (WMN)" does not appear currently in Chapter 3, Definitions. The term is used in the Annex for Chapter 26 as a method of creating a Private One-Way Radio Alarm System and is proposed as an addition to the main text of Chapter 26. Mesh systems have been listed and used for years as a method of implementing a Private One-Way Radio Alarm System and literally hundreds of thousands of such units exist in commercial fire alarm service. Public Input No. 468-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 3.3.158] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin
12 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4007 A.3.3.X Wireless Mesh Network (WMN). Each node participates in routing by forwarding data for other nodes and ultimately to the receiving point, so the determination of which nodes forward data is made dynamically on the basis of network connectivity. Wireless mesh networks self form and self heal. Wireless mesh networks can be implemented with various wireless technologies. (SIG SSS)
13 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4008-NFPA 72-2016 [ Sections 26.2.1.3, 26.2.1.4 ] 26.2.1.3 Fire alarm signals received at the supervising station by a zone or zones shall be retransmitted by zone to the communications center. by one of the following methods: (1) Signals that are identified by zone at the supervising station shall be retransmitted by zone to the communications center. (2) Signals that are identified as an individual point or points at the supervising station shall be retransmitted by point or points to the communications center. (3) * Signals that are received at the supervising station as events shall be retransmitted by event to the communications center. 26.2.1.4 Fire alarm signals received at the supervising station that are identified as an individual point or points shall be retransmitted by point identifier to the communications center. Supplemental Information File Name 26.2.1.3_FR_4008_BC.docx Description Revisions. For staff use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 13:22:52 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The revised text clarifies the Technical Committee's intent to permit non-specific signal processing (events). Public Input No. 532-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments
14 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
15 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4006-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.2.2.1 ] 26.2.2.1 For applications other than those addressed under the scope of 29.9.9.2, supervising station personnel shall attempt to verify alarm signals prior to reporting them to the communications center where all the following conditions exist: (1) (2) Documentation of the requirement for alarm signal verification is provided by the responsible fire department to the supervising station and the protected premises. (3) If the requirement for verification changes, the responsible fire department shall notify the supervising station and the protected premises. (4) (5) Verification of a true fire is received from anyone on premises or verification of an unwanted alarm signal is received only from a pre-assigned list of authorized personnel within the protected premises. (6) (7) (8) * Alarm signal verification is required by the responsible fire department for a specific protected premises. * The verification process does not take longer than 90 seconds from the time the alarm signal is received at the supervising station until the time that retransmission of the verified alarm signal is initiated. * Verified alarm signals are immediately retransmitted to the communications center and include information that the signal was verified at the protected premises to be an emergency. * Alarm signals where verification is not conclusive are immediately retransmitted to the communications center. * Alarm signals that are verified as unwanted alarms shall be reported to the responsible fire department in a manner and at a frequency specified by the responsible fire department. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 12:19:36 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: As part of the Correlating Committee Task Group on terms, the term "communication(s) was reviewed throughout the entire document for proper use regarding reference to singular and plural use. The term should be plural use in this context. Public Input No. 447-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.2.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot
16 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. Should reference 29.9.9.2 and not 29.7.9.2 in the committee statement.
17 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4009-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 26.2.3 ] 26.2.4 Carbon Monoxide Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.1.1 A carbon monoxide alarm signal shall take precedence over supervisory or trouble signals. 26.2.4.1.2 The actuation of a carbon monoxide detector or system shall be distinctively indicated as a carbon monoxide alarm signal. 26.2.4.1.3* Servicing of a system in alarm that cannot be reset shall be in accordance with Chapter 14 and shall occur within 4 hours of the carbon monoxide alarm signal. 26.2.4.1.4* Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide alarm signal, supervising station personnel shall perform the following actions in the order listed: (1) Where required by the emergency response agency, immediately retransmit indication of the carbon monoxide alarm signal to the communications center. (2) Contact the responsible party(s) in accordance with the notification plan. 26.2.4.1.5* Where a carbon monoxide alarm signal is transmitted directly to a communications center, communications center personnel shall perform the following actions in the order listed: (1) Follow standard operating procedures. (2) Contact the responsible party(s) in accordance with the notification plan. 26.2.4.2 Carbon Monoxide Trouble Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.2.1 Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide trouble signal, the responsible party(s) shall be notified. 26.2.4.2.2 Servicing of a system in trouble shall be in accordance with Chapter 14 and shall occur within 4 hours of the trouble indication. 26.2.4.2.3 Carbon monoxide end-of-life signals, if provided, shall be treated as trouble signals. Supplemental Information File Name 26.2.4_FR_4009_BC.docx Description New text. Includes Annex Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City:
18 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 14:10:54 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: CO alarm and trouble signals need to be treated differently than fire alarm and trouble signals. Requirements for handling of CO signals are relocated from the 2015 edition of NFPA 720 unchanged into new sections in this chapter. 26.2.4.2.3 was added to provide guidance on end-of-life signaling. Public Input No. 756-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 26.4.6.6.4] Public Input No. 754-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 26.3.8.4] Public Input No. 218-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 26.2.1.4] Public Input No. 220-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M.
19 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4009 26.2.4 Carbon Monoxide Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.1.1 A carbon monoxide alarm signal shall take precedence over supervisory or trouble signals. 26.2.4.1.2 The actuation of a carbon monoxide detector or system shall be distinctively indicated as a carbon monoxide alarm signal. 26.2.4.1.3* Servicing of a system in alarm that cannot be reset shall be in accordance with Chapter 14 and shall occur within 4 hours of the carbon monoxide alarm signal. A.26.6.2.1.4.1.3 If a carbon monoxide detector cannot be reset in accordance with Chapter 14, it could indicate that carbon monoxide is still present in the premises. Until such time that carbon monoxide can be excluded as the source of the alarm, the assumption should be that carbon monoxide is present and appropriate life safety precautions should be followed. 26.2.1.4.1.4* Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide alarm signal, supervising station personnel shall perform the following actions in the order listed: (1) Where required by the emergency response agency, immediately retransmit indication of the carbon monoxide alarm signal to the communications center. (2) Contact the responsible party(s) in accordance with the notification plan. A.26.2.1.4.1.4 The supervising station should have a notification plan on file, the manufacturer s published instructions, and multiple points of contact with the subscriber when the account is added to their system. Once contacted, supervising station personnel should inform the subscriber to take action in accordance with the manufacturer s published instructions.
26.2.1.4.1.5* Where a carbon monoxide alarm signal is transmitted directly to a communications center, communications center personnel shall perform the following actions in the order listed: (1) Follow standard operating procedures. (2) Contact the responsible party(s) in accordance with the notification plan. A.26.2.1.4.1.5 The communications center should have a notification plan on file, the manufacturer s published instructions, and multiple points of contact for the subscriber when the account is added to their system. Once contacted, the communications center should inform the subscriber of the action to take. 26.2.4.2 Carbon Monoxide Trouble Signal Disposition. 26.2.4.2.1 Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide trouble signal, the responsible party(s) shall be notified. 26.2.4.2.2 Servicing of a system in trouble shall be in accordance with Chapter 14 and shall occur within 4 hours of the trouble indication. 26.2.4.2.3 Carbon monoxide end-of-life signals, if provided, shall be treated as trouble signals.
20 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4012-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.3.4.1 ] 26.3.4.1* Documentation indicating Code compliance of the alarm system shall be issued by the organization that has listed the prime contractor. Supplemental Information File Name A.26.3.4.1_FR_4012_BC.docx Description New annex material. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 16:07:50 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Add new annex material. The new text clarifies that this section does not cover the Chapter 7 documentation, which is sometimes misunderstood by code users. Public Input No. 604-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after A.26.3.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All
21 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4012 A.26.3.4.1 The documentation in this section should not be confused with the documentation required in Chapter 7, which is typically provided by the alarm company and covers the design, acceptance, and completion of new systems. Instead the documentation in this section is provided by the listing organization, and could be in the form of a certificate, placard, or other document used by the listing organization.
22 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4013-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.3.5.2.2 ] 26.3.5.2.2 The subsidiary facility shall be inspected at least monthly by central station personnel for the purpose of verifying the operation and condition of all supervised equipment, all telephones, all battery conditions, and all fluid levels of batteries and generators energy storage systems, batteries, and generators, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 16:26:51 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The revision adds inspection requirements for energy storage systems in a subsidiary station. The inspection includes the physical condition of the equipment, as well as the operation. Details of these inspections are outside the scope of NFPA 72, so a reference to the manufacturer's instructions was added. Public Input No. 545-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.3.5.2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F.
23 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
24 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4014-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.3.5.2.6 ] 26.3.5.2.6 When the communications channel between the subsidiary station and the supervising station fails, the communications shall be switched to an alternate path. Public The public switched telephone network or a managed facilities-based voice network shall be used only as an alternate path. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 17:07:38 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Adding the MFVN, along with the PSTN, clarifies equivalency between the two, in anticipation of the discontinuance of the PSTN. Public Input No. 593-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.3.5.2.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 19 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S.
25 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None Kluge, Richard G. By clarifying the definition of MFVN, some other locations where PSTN is referenced may also need to be modified to be consistent. These include: 3.3.68, 3.3.69, 3.3.179, 3.3.182, 3.3.211, 14.5.6, 24.13.1.2 (h), A10.6.9.2, A12.3.3, A26.6.4.1.3.
26 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4020-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.3.8 ] 26.3.8 Procedures. 26.3.8.1 The procedural requirements outlined in Section 26.2 shall be followed. 26.3.8.2 The additional procedural requirements outlined in 26.3.8 shall also be followed. 26.3.8.3 Disposition of Signals. 26.3.8.3.1 Alarm Signals. 26.3.8.3.1.1 The central station shall perform the following actions: (1)* Retransmit the alarm to the communications center in accordance with 26.2.1. (2) Dispatch a runner or technician to the protected premises to arrive within 2 hours after receipt of a signal if equipment needs to be manually reset by the prime contractor. Except where prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction, the runner or technician shall be permitted to be recalled prior to arrival at the premises if a qualified representative of the subscriber at the premises can provide the necessary resetting of the equipment and is able to place the system back in operating condition. (3) Immediately notify the subscriber. (4) Provide notice to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required. Exception: If the alarm signal results from a prearranged test, the actions specified by 26.3.8.3.1.1(1)26.3.9.1.1 and 26.3.8.3.1.1(3) shall not be required. 26.3.8.3.2 Guard s Tour Supervisory Signal. 26.3.8.3.2.1 Upon failure to receive a guard s tour supervisory signal within a 15-minute maximum grace period, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) Communicate without unreasonable delay with personnel at the protected premises (2) Dispatch a runner to the protected premises to arrive within 30 minutes of the delinquency if communications cannot be established (3) Report all delinquencies to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required 26.3.8.3.2.2 Failure of the guard to follow a prescribed route in transmitting signals shall be handled as a delinquency.
27 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM 26.3.8.3.3* Supervisory Signals. Upon receipt of a supervisory signal that is not prearranged, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) (2) Dispatch a runner or maintenance person to arrive within 2 hours to investigate unless the supervisory signal is cleared in accordance with a scheduled procedure determined by 26.3.8.3.3(1)26.3.9.3 (3) Notify the authority having jurisdiction and the subscriber when sprinkler systems or other fire suppression systems or equipment have been wholly or partially out of service for 8 hours (4) When service has been restored, provide notice to the subscriber and the authority having jurisdiction of the nature of the signal, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service when equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more 26.3.8.3.4 Trouble Signals. Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to matters of equipment maintenance of the alarm systems, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) * Communicate immediately with the persons designated by the subscriber and notify the fire department, law enforcement agency, or both when required by the authority having jurisdiction * If a received trouble signal does not restore within 15 minutes, communicate immediately with persons designated by the subscriber (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance, if necessary (3) When the interruption is more than 8 hours, provide notice to the subscriber and the fire department if so required by the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the interruption, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service 26.3.8.3.5 Test Signals. 26.3.8.3.5.1 All test signals received shall be recorded to indicate date, time, and type. 26.3.8.3.5.2 Test signals initiated by the subscriber, including those for the benefit of an authority having jurisdiction, shall be acknowledged by central station personnel whenever the subscriber or authority inquires. 26.3.8.3.5.3* Any test signal not received by the central station shall be investigated immediately, and action shall be taken to reestablish system integrity. 26.3.8.3.5.4 The central station shall dispatch personnel to arrive within 2 hours if protected premises equipment needs to be manually reset after testing. 26.3.8.3.5.5 The prime contractor shall provide each of its representatives and each alarm system user with a unique personal identification code. 26.3.8.3.5.6 In order to authorize the placing of an alarm system into test status, a representative of the prime contractor or an alarm system user shall first provide the central station with his or her personal identification code. Supplemental Information File Name 26.3.8_FR_4020_BC.docx Description Revisions. Includes Annex Submitter Information Verification
28 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 19:20:12 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: This revision is the result of a task group which was charged with making changes to the document to align the organization for central station service, proprietary station, and remote station. These changes provide clarity and consistency of organizational formatting between these sections. 26.3.8.4 - Immediate communication on receipt of a trouble signal creates unnecessary nuisance notifications of the owner or owner's representative. Some signals, such as a communication path failure on IP, will self restore and do not require intervention by the owner or owner's representative. Nuisance notifications of the owner or owners representative could encourage the owner to disregard notifications. Annex material was added to clarify that it is not the intent to require a minimum 15-minute delay before communication is initiated. Public Input No. 303-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 26.3.7] Public Input No. 213-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.3.8.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob
29 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
FR 4020 26.3.8 Procedures 26.3.8.1 The procedural requirements outlined in 26.2 shall be followed. 26.3.8.2 The additional procedural requirements outlined in 26.3.8 shall also be followed. 26.3.8.3 Disposition of Signals. 26.3.8.3.1 Alarm Signals. 26.3.8.3.1.1 The central station shall perform the following actions: (1)*Retransmit the alarm to the communications center in accordance with 26.2.1. (2) Dispatch a runner or technician to the protected premises to arrive within 2 hours after receipt of a signal if equipment needs to be manually reset by the prime contractor. Except where prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction, the runner or technician shall be permitted to be recalled prior to arrival at the premises if a qualified representative of the subscriber at the premises can provide the necessary resetting of the equipment and is able to place the system back in operating condition. (3) Immediately notify the subscriber. (4) Provide notice to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required. Exception: If the alarm signal results from a prearranged test, the actions specified by 26.3.8.3.1.1(1) and (3) shall not be required. 26.3.8.3.2 Guard s Tour Supervisory Signal.
26.3.8.3.2.1 Upon failure to receive a guard s tour supervisory signal within a 15-minute maximum grace period, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1) Communicate without unreasonable delay with personnel at the protected premises (2) Dispatch a runner to the protected premises to arrive within 30 minutes of the delinquency if communications cannot be established (3) Report all delinquencies to the subscriber or authority having jurisdiction, or both, if required 26.3.8.3.2.2 Failure of the guard to follow a prescribed route in transmitting signals shall be handled as a delinquency. 26.3.8.3.3* Supervisory Signals. Upon receipt of a supervisory signal that is not prearranged, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1)*Communicate immediately with the persons designated by the subscriber and notify the fire department, law enforcement agency, or both when required by the authority having jurisdiction (2) Dispatch a runner or maintenance person to arrive within 2 hours to investigate unless the supervisory signal is cleared in accordance with a scheduled procedure determined by 26.3.8.3(1) (3) Notify the authority having jurisdiction and the subscriber when sprinkler systems or other fire suppression systems or equipment have been wholly or partially out of service for 8 hours (4) When service has been restored, provide notice to the subscriber and the authority having jurisdiction of the nature of the signal, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service when equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more 26.3.8.3.4 Trouble Signals. Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to matters of equipment maintenance
of the alarm systems, the central station shall perform the following actions: (1)* If a received trouble signal does not restore within 15 minutes, communicate immediately with persons designated by the subscriber (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance, if necessary (3) When the interruption is more than 8 hours, provide notice to the subscriber and the fire department if so required by the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the interruption, the time of occurrence, and the restoration of service 26.3.8.3.5 Test Signals. 26.3.8.3.5.1 All test signals received shall be recorded to indicate date, time, and type. 26.3.8.3.5.2 Test signals initiated by the subscriber, including those for the benefit of an authority having jurisdiction, shall be acknowledged by central station personnel whenever the subscriber or authority inquires. 26.3.8.3.5.3* Any test signal not received by the central station shall be investigated immediately, and action shall be taken to reestablish system integrity. 26.3.8.3.5.4 The central station shall dispatch personnel to arrive within 2 hours if protected premises equipment needs to be manually reset after testing. 26.3.8.3.5.5 The prime contractor shall provide each of its representatives and each alarm system user with a unique personal identification code.
26.3.8.3.5.6 In order to authorize the placing of an alarm system into test status, a representative of the prime contractor or an alarm system user shall first provide the central station with his or her personal identification code. ANNEX MATERIAL: A.26.3.8.3.1.1(1) The term immediately in this context is intended to mean without unreasonable delay. Routine handling should take a maximum of 90 seconds from receipt of an alarm signal by the central station until the initiation of retransmission to the communications center. Nothing in this section is intended to prevent communication with the subscriber in less than 15 minutes from the receipt of the signal. A.26.3.8.3.3 It is anticipated that the central station will first attempt to notify designated personnel at the protected premises. When such notification cannot be made, it might be appropriate to notify law enforcement or the fire department, or both. For example, if a valve supervisory signal is received where protected premises are not occupied, it is appropriate to notify the police. A.26.3.8.3.3(1) The term immediately in this context is intended to mean without unreasonable delay. Routine handling should take a maximum of 4 minutes from receipt of a supervisory signal by the central station until the initiation of communications with a person(s) designated by the subscriber. A.26.3.8.3.4(1) The term immediately in this context is intended to mean without unreasonable delay. Routine handling should take a maximum of 4 minutes from receipt of a trouble signal by the central station until initiation of the investigation by telephone.
A.26.3.8.3.5.3 The term immediately in this context is intended to mean without unreasonable delay. Routine handling should take a maximum of 4 minutes from receipt of a trouble signal by the central station until initiation of the investigation by telephone.
30 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4026-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.4.3.5 ] 26.4.3.5 If 25 or more protected buildings or premises are connected to a subsidiary station, both of the following shall be provided at the subsidiary station: (1) Automatic means for receiving and recording signals under emergency staffing conditions (2) A telephone Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jul 28 12:51:16 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The term "emergency staffing conditions" is undefined and ambiguous. This change removes the ambiguous term. Public Input No. 543-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.4.3.5] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F.
31 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
32 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4022-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.4.6 ] 26.4.6 Operations. 26.4.6.1 Procedures 26.4.6.1.1 The procedural requirements outlined in Section 26.2 shall be followed. 26.4.6.1.2 The additional procedural requirements outlined in 26.4.6.1 shall also be followed. 26.4.6.1.3 Communications and Transmission Channels. 26.4.6.1.3.1 All communications and transmission channels used to receive signals between the proprietary supervising station and the protected premises control unit shall be operated manually or automatically once every 24 hours to verify operation. 26.4.6.1.3.2 If a communications or transmission channel fails to operate, the operator shall immediately notify the person(s) identified by the owner or authority having jurisdiction. 26.4.6.1.3.3* Coded Retransmission. Retransmission by coded signals shall be confirmed by two-way voice communications indicating the nature of the alarm. 26.4.6.1.4 Operator Controls. 26.4.6.1.4.1 All operator controls at the proprietary supervising station(s) designated by the authority having jurisdiction shall be operated at each change of shift. 26.4.6.1.4.2 If operator controls fail, the operator shall immediately notify the person(s) identified by the owner or authority having jurisdiction. 26.4.6.1.5 Retransmission. Indication of a fire shall be promptly immediately retransmitted to the communications center or other locations accepted by the authority having jurisdiction, indicating the building or group of buildings from which the alarm has been received. 26.4.6.4* Retransmission Means. The means of retransmission shall be accepted by the authority having jurisdiction and shall be in accordance with 26.3.6.6, 26.5.4.4, or Chapter 27. Exception: Secondary power supply capacity shall be as required in Chapter 10. 26.4.6.1.6 Dispositions of Signals. Detail FR-5048
33 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM 26.4.6.1.6.1 Alarms. Upon receipt of an alarm signal, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following: (1) Notify the communications center, the emergency response team, and such other parties as the authority having jurisdiction requires in accordance with 26.2.1 (2) Dispatch a runner or technician to the alarm location to arrive within 2 hours after receipt of a signal (3) Restore the system as soon as possible after disposition of the cause of the alarm signal 26.4.6.1.6.2 Guard s Tour Supervisory Signal. If a guard s tour supervisory signal is not received from a guard within a 15-minute maximum grace period, or if a guard fails to follow a prescribed route in transmitting the signals (where a prescribed route has been established), the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following: (1) Communicate at once with the protected areas or premises by telephone, radio, calling back over the system circuit, or other means accepted by the authority having jurisdiction (2) Dispatch a runner to arrive within 30 minutes to investigate the delinquency if communications with the guard cannot be promptly immediately established 26.4.6.1.6.3 Supervisory Signals. Upon receipt of sprinkler system and other supervisory signals, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following, if required: (1) Communicate immediately with the designated person(s) to ascertain the reason for the signal (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 2 hours to investigate, unless supervisory conditions are promptly immediately restored (3) Notify the fire department if required by the authority having jurisdiction (4) Notify the authority having jurisdiction when sprinkler systems are wholly or partially out of service for 8 hours or more (5)* Provide written notice to the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the signal, time of occurrence, and restoration of service when equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more 26.4.6.1.6.4 Trouble Signals. Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to matters of equipment maintenance of the alarm system, the proprietary supervising station operator shall initiate action to perform the following, if required: (1) Communicate immediately with the designated person(s) to ascertain reason for the signal (2) Dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance, if necessary (3) Notify the fire department if required by the authority having jurisdiction (4) Notify the authority having jurisdiction when interruption of service exists for 4 hours or more (5) When equipment has been out of service for 8 hours or more, provide written notice to the authority having jurisdiction as to the nature of the signal, time of occurrence, and restoration of service Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jul 28 00:04:03 EDT 2016
34 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Committee Statement Committee Statement: This revision is the result of a task group which was charged with making changes to the document to align the organization for central station service, proprietary station, and remote station. These changes provide clarity and consistency of organizational formatting between these sections. In 26.4.6.4 (moved to 26.4.3.6), the exception was deleted because it is no longer required due to current practices and technology. In A.26.4.6.4 (moved to A.26.4.3.6), the metric conversion for 50 ft was updated to 15.2 m for consistency with the rest of the document. Response Message: The term "promptly" was replaced with "immediately" throughout the section for consistency. Public Input No. 307-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.4.6] Public Input No. 312-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after A.26.4.4.3] Public Input No. 313-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. A.26.4.6.5] Public Input No. 314-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 26.4.6.1.2] Public Input No. 315-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. A.26.4.6.5] Public Input No. 162-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.4.6.1.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 20 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay)
35 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Kluge, Richard G. Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None
36 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM First Revision No. 4015-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 26.5.4.4 ] 26.5.4.4 Retransmission of an alarm signal, if required, shall be by one of the following methods, which appear in descending order of preference as follows: (1) A dedicated circuit that is independent of any switched telephone network. This circuit shall be permitted to be used for voice or data communications. (2) A one-way (outgoing only) telephone at the remote supervising station that utilizes the publicswitched telephone network or a managed facilities-based voice network. This telephone shall be used primarily for voice transmission of alarms to a telephone at the communications center that cannot be used for outgoing calls. (3) A private radio system using the fire department frequency, where permitted by the fire department. (4) Other methods accepted by the authority having jurisdiction. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: SIG-SSS Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 17:18:00 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Adding the MFVN, along with the PSTN, clarifies equivalency between the two, in anticipation of the discontinuance of the PSTN. Public Input No. 594-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.5.4.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 1 Not Returned 19 Affirmative All 2 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Milliron, John Franklin
37 of 63 11/17/2016 9:28 AM Affirmative All Black, Art Blanken, David A. Buckley, Robert F. Coveny, Lawrence E. Crews, James S. Dupuis, Jason Dwyer, William J. (Jody) Elliott, Bob Fess, Donald Hauhn, Joseph (Jay) Kouchinsky, Alan J. May, Scott M. Newman, Scott Olsen, Warren E. Parrish, Thomas J. Pollack, Roy Roberts, Richard Jay Schmit, Steven A. Titus, Sean P. Affirmative with Comment Bigelow, Raymond E. None Kluge, Richard G. By clarifying the definition of MFVN, some other locations where PSTN is referenced may also need to be modified to be consistent. These include: 3.3.68, 3.3.69, 3.3.179, 3.3.182, 3.3.211, 14.5.6, 24.13.1.2 (h), A10.6.9.2, A12.3.3, A26.6.4.1.3.