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 Residential Sprinkler Systems Elena Carroll, Project Administrator DATE: December 7, 2016 SUBJECT: (A2018) NFPA 13D First Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot. 31 Members Eligible to Vote 2 Members Not Returned (Hoover, Flancher) 14 Members Voted Affirmative on All Revisions 7 Members Vote Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revisions (Asp, Bell, Cronin, Deegan, Schwab, Skare, Towler) 4 Members Voted Negative on one or more Revisions (Bell, Browning, Nickelson, Yu) 1 Members Abstained on one or more Revisions (Bell) 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 4.4.10.1 of the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.
of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 48-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 1.4 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Nothing in this standard is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety over those prescribed by this standard. Supplemental Information File Name FR-48_A.1.4.docx Description New annex text. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Aug 22 14:22:28 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Many AHJ's will not recognize future editions. This annex note is intended to give guidance that use of an entire future edition of the standard could be considered an equivalency as allowed in 1.4. This language will be proposed to other sprinkler standards and has been accepted by NFPA Response Message: 14 & NFPA 25. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 1 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M.
2 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Abstention Bell, Kerry M. I'm not convinced that the statement in the last sentence is accurate for all requirements associated with the application of newer editions of a standard.
A.1.4 It is the intent of the committee to recognize that future editions of this standard are a further refinement of this edition and earlier editions. The changes in future editions will reflect the continuing input of the fire protection community in its attempt to meet the purpose stated in this standard. Compliance with all requirements of a future edition could be considered as providing an equivalent level of system integrity and performance of the system.
3 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 1-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 2019 edition. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017 edition. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016 2019 edition. NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2015 2018 edition. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2014 2019 edition. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.3.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036. ANSI B36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, 2004. 2.3.1 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B16.1, Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125, and 250, 2010 2015. ASME B16.3, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300, 2006 2011. ASME B16.4, Gray Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250, 2006 2011. ASME B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard, 2009 2013. ASME B16.9, Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings, 2007 2012. ASME B16.11, Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded, 2009 2011. ANSI/ASME B16.15, Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, 2006 2013. ASME B16.18, Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, 2001 2012. ASME B16.22, Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings, 2001 2013. ASME B16.25, Buttwelding Ends, 2007 2012. ASME B36.10M, Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, 2015.
4 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM 2.3.2 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless, 2012. ASTM A135/A135M, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe, 2009 (2004) 2012. ASTM A234/A234M, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service, 2013 e1. ASTM A795/A795M, Standard Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Fire Protection Use, 2013. ASTM B32, Standard Specification for Solder Metal, 2008. ASTM B43, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, 2009 2015. ASTM B75/B75M, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, 2011. ASTM B88, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube, 2009 2014. ASTM B251, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube, 2010. ASTM B813, Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube, 2010 (2010) 2016. ASTM B828, Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings, 2002 2016. ASTM F437, Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80, 2009 2015. ASTM F438, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40, 2009 2015. ASTM F439, Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80, 2013. ASTM F442/F442M, Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR), 2013 e1. ASTM F876, Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, 2013 e1 2015. 2.3.3 AWS Publications. American Welding Society, 550 8669 NW LeJeune Road 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33126 33166-6672. AWS A5.8M/A5.8, Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding, 2004 2011. 2.3.4 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, 2019 edition. NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, 2015 2018 edition. Supplemental Information File Name NFPA_13D_FR1_Referenced_Pubs.docx Description Updated referenced pubs, For staff use Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague
5 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 12 23:05:18 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Latest editions need to be referenced in Chapter 2. Response Message: Public Input No. 88-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 2.3.2] Public Input No. 28-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 2.4] Public Input No. 6-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 2.3.3] Public Input No. 1-NFPA 13D-2015 [Chapter 2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J.
6 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
7 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 19-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.1 ] 3.3.1* Bathroom. Within a dwelling unit, any room or compartment containing a lavatory dedicated to personal hygiene, or a water closet, or bathing capability such as a shower or tub, or any combination of facilities thereof. Supplemental Information File Name FR-19_A.3.3.1.docx Description Add annex text. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 16:46:01 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Even though the definition can be found in 13R, at times there have been conflicting opinions about what constitutes a bathroom, especially when the bathroom is divided up into two separate rooms and the combined total size exceeds 55 square feet but the individual room size is less than 55 square feet. Public Input No. 41-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 3.3.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L.
8 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
A.3.3.1 Bathroom. A room is still considered a bathroom if it contains just a toilet. Additionally, two bathrooms that are adjacent to each other are considered separate rooms or compartments.
9 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 45-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.11.8 ] 3.3.12.8 Sprinkler System. For fire protection purposes, A system that consists of an integrated system of underground and overhead network of piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. The installation that includes one or more automatic a water supplies supply source, a water control valve, and a drain. The portion of the sprinkler system above ground is a network of specially specifically sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure, or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. The system is usually commonly activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 09:38:47 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The task group recommends a 1st revision to Section 3.3.11.8 using PI #35 as a basis for the change. Although PI #35 specifically addresses section 6.1.5, the only other mention of an automatic water supply was in this section. This definition of a sprinkler system is extracted from NFPA 13 and doesn't include the term "automatic". However, it can't be a straight extract since NFPA 13D doesn't require a water flow alarm. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All
10 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Schwab, Peter T. This should be section 3.3.12.8 as shown in Terraview
11 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 3-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 4.1.2 ] 4.1.3 Sprinklers having a temperature rating of 250 F to 300 F (121 C to 149 C) shall be classified as high temperature rated sprinklers. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 12 23:16:39 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: High temperature-rated sprinklers are called out in 7.5.6.3(4) and as such should be defined in the same manner as ordinary and intermediate temperature-rated sprinklers are. Public Input No. 45-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 4.1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C.
12 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
13 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 4-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 4.4 ] 4.4 Smoke Alarms. Smoke alarms shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jul 12 23:20:05 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: A sprinkler installation standard shouldn t require smoke alarms or dictate the standard they should be installed in accordance with. In addition, section 7.6 does reference NFPA 72 when smoke alarms are installed. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A.
14 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
15 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 47-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 5.1.2.1 ] 5.1.2.1 Tanks, expansion tanks, gauges, pumps, hangers, waterflow detection devices, and valves The following devices and components shall not be required to be listed: (1) Water supply pipe and fittings (2) Tanks (3) Expansion tanks (4) Connections up to 5 ft (1.5 long between a tank and a pump (5) Pumps (6) Valves (7) Gauges (8) Waterflow detection devices (9) Hangers Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 10:30:53 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Based on independent testing, some unlisted hangers used on NFPA 13D sprinkler systems have caused the sprinkler system to catastrophically fail during a fire scenario. A specific example of an unlisted hanger that has been witnessed to fail is the talon clamp with nail. This hanger clamp has a lower melting point than the required sprinkler head activation temperature and actually caused an entire section of the system piping to collapse, rendering the sprinkler system ineffective. If listed hangers are required, this potential hazard can be avoided with little impact to the overall system cost, in keeping with the intent of the standard to provide affordable protection from fire for residents of one- and two-family dwellings. Response Message: Public Input No. 56-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 5.1.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned
16 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM 23 Affirmative All 4 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Affirmative with Comment Asp, Roland A. Although I agree with FR-47 which will outline components that do not need to be listed in a list, the substantiation for this FR appears to be incorrect as it it is calling for hangers to be listed and hangers are not required to be listed per this FR. Bell, Kerry M. The new text in 7.4.5 addressed in First Revision 16 indicates that nonmetallic hangers intended for use with exposed piping are required to be listed. The new 7.4.5 introduces a correlation issue with 5.1.2.1 since this section appears to allow for the use of non-listed hangers in all situations.
17 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Deegan, Thomas G. I agree with the intent of the changes to this section. However, the committee statement appears to be inconsistent with the text of 5.1.2.1. It comments on reasons why hangers should be listed while the text identifies that hangers do not need to be listed. Skare, Eric J. The committee statement isn't appropriate for the changes made in this first revision. Public Input #56 intended to remove hangers from the exempt list, and this action wasn't taken. The substantive change was to include piping from remove water supplies and the rest of the change is basically editorial converting the items to a list. Negative with Comment Nickelson, David A. The original intention of Public Input No. 56 was to remove Hangers from the listed of items not requiring listing in 5.1.2.1. The committee revised this section without removing Hangers. The committee statement on this change would indicate that hangers do need to be listed and therefore should be removed from the exemption for listing in section 5.1.2.1. Yu, Hong-Zeng The committee statement indicates that low quality pipe hangers can render sprinkler systems ineffective. But the hanger is included in the list of non-listed components. Furthermore, FR No. 16 requires that hangers should be listed for certain applications.
18 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 46-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 5.3 ] 5.3* Underground Pipe Water Supply Pipe and Fittings. Any type of pipe or tube acceptable under the applicable plumbing code for aboveground or underground supply pipe shall be acceptable as an underground a supply for these portions of a fire sprinkler system when installed as follows and in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations : (1) between Between the point of connection and the water supply source (2) Between a remote system riser and the dwelling or home Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 27 10:03:30 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: In the scenario where the water supply source and the riser assembly is not in the dwelling unit, underground pipe and fittings may be needed to run from the riser assembly to the dwelling. FEMA uses this arrangement when providing sprinkler systems for many of their manufactured housing units. This arrangement could also be used when retrofitting an existing dwelling or home. The added text makes it clear that underground pipe and fittings do not have to be listed. However, in accordance with section 5.3 the underground pipe and fittings must comply with the applicable plumbing code for the dwelling or home. Public Input No. 64-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 5.3] Public Input No. 63-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 5.1.2.1] Public Input No. 65-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after A.5.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned
19 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
20 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 11-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 6.1.3 ] 6.1.3 Where stored water is used as the sole source of supply, the minimum quantity shall be permitted to equal the two sprinkler highest calculated water demand rate times 7 minutes where dwelling units meet the following criteria: (1) One story in height (2) Less than 2000 ft 2 (186 m 2 ) in area Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:18:30 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: It is not uncommon for designers to design single-sprinkler compartments to a much higher spacing than open areas requiring multiple sprinklers. By doing this, bedrooms and other similar sized rooms can be protected with a single sprinkler. It is not uncommon for the single sprinkler compartments to be designed at 20'x20' spacing, with a 20 gpm flow, and the multiple sprinkler compartments to be designed to 12'x12' spacing with a 16 gpm flow for a two-sprinkler calculation. In such a scenario, the two sprinkler water demand rate is not the highest volume, and therefore, not the highest water supply demand. Public Input No. 18-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 6.1.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L.
21 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Schwab, Peter T. The language in 6.1.3 and 6.1.2 needs to be correlated to match in the 2nd draft.
22 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 6-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 6.1.4 ] 6.1.5 The stored water supply requirement of 6.1.2 or 6.1.3 shall be permitted to be a combination of the water in the storage tank and the refill rate when the refilling method is automatic. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 12:52:35 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Currently 6.1.4 specifically indicates water from a well. If using a storage tank with automatic refill, then the refill rate should be allowed to be calculated when determining the size of the holding tank. Public Input No. 40-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 6.1.4] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C.
23 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Deegan, Thomas G. I agree with the intent of this First Revision. However, if the refilling method is automatic does it need to be supervised?
24 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 12-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 6.2.3.2 ] 6.2.3.3* Where a well pump is the source of supply for both the fire sprinkler system and the domestic water system 6.1.4 and Section 6.5 shall apply. Supplemental Information File Name FR-12_A.6.2.3.3.docx Description New annex text. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:24:05 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: While well pumps are an economical solution for a water supply in rural areas, many home builders aren t aware of this option. The additional annex text should help bring this option to the forefront, provide additional guidance for volume calulations, and decrease the cost of the residential sprinkler system. Public Input No. 67-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after A.6.2] Public Input No. 66-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 6.2.3.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L.
25 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
A.6.2.3.3 Well pumps are an economical way to provide a water supply source in rural areas without a municipal water supply. Rather than having a pump and tank assembly as described in 6.2.1 and 6.2.2, which typically takes up floor space in the dwelling or home and requires a separate ac power source among other things, the well pump can be upsized to accommodate the sprinkler demand at considerably less cost.
26 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 13-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 6.3.1 ] 6.3.1 A multipurpose piping system shall be installed in accordance with 6.3.2 through 6.3.46.5.3. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:27:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Section 6.4 and 6.5 are not specific to multipurpose piping systems. This may have been a typo in the 2016 edition. Public Input No. 43-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 6.3.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A.
27 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
28 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 49-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.1 ] 7.2.1* Each sprinkler system shall have a minimum 1 2 in. (15 m drain on the system side of the control valve. Supplemental Information File Name FR-49_A.7.2.1.docx Description New annex text. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Aug 22 14:31:14 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Some may read this to mean that a drain valve at the system riser is required when a plumbing fixture meets the drain requirements called for in this section. The sprinkler system can be adequately drained from a plumbing fixture that is fed from the sprinkler system piping. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M.
29 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
A.7.2.1 In the case of a multipurpose system, a plumbing fixture on the system side of the main control valve can meet the requirement for a drain.
30 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 14-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.6 ] 7.2.6* Where a pressure-reducing or pressure-regulating valve is installed on a stand-alone system, a pressure gauge and a test connection with a K-factor at least as large as the smallest sprinkler K-factor on the system shall be installed downstream of the device. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:48:40 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Relocate the gauge requirement to section 7.3 Response Message: Public Input No. 61-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 7.2.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A.
31 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
32 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 15-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 7.3.2 ] 7.3.3 Where a pressure-reducing or pressure-regulating valve is installed on a stand-alone system, a pressure gauge shall be installed downstream of the device. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:52:21 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This requirement for a pressure gauge was moved from section 7.2 which is for drains and test connections and added to section 7.3 under pressure gauges where it belongs. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A.
33 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
34 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 16-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 7.4.4 ] 7.4.5 Where sprinkler piping is exposed to the sprinkler protected area, it shall be supported with metal hangers or hangers listed for this application. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:54:05 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot There is a specific issue with hangers in unfinished areas melting and resulting in sprinkler system failure. 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T.
35 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Bell, Kerry M. See comment on FR 47.
36 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 17-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 7.5.6.3 ] 7.5.6.3* The following practices shall be observed when installing residential sprinklers unless higher expected ambient temperatures require a higher temperature rating: (1) Sprinklers under glass or plastic skylights exposed to direct rays of the sun shall be of intermediate temperature classification. (2) Sprinklers in an unventilated concealed space under an uninsulated roof or in an unventilated attic shall be of intermediate temperature classification. (3) * Sprinklers installed near specific heat sources that are identified in Table 7.5.6.3 shall be of the temperature rating indicated in Table 7.5.6.3 unless sprinklers are listed for positioning closer to the heat source. (4) Sprinklers installed in saunas and steam rooms where the maximum ambient ceiling temperatures are between 151 F and 225 F (66 C to 107 C) shall be high temperature rated spray sprinklers. (5) Sprinklers in closets containing ventless clothes dryers shall be of the intermediate temperature classification or higher. Table 7.5.6.3 Minimum Distances for Ordinary and Intermediate Temperature Residential Sprinklers From Edge of Source to Ordinary Temperature Sprinkler From Edge of Source to Intermediate Temperature Sprinkler Heat Source in. mm in. mm Side of open or recessed fireplace 36 900 12 300 Front of recessed fireplace 60 1500 36 900 Coal- or wood-burning stove 42 1050 12 300 Kitchen range 18 450 9 229 Wall oven 18 450 9 229 Hot air flues 18 450 9 229 Uninsulated heat ducts 18 450 9 229 Uninsulated hot water pipes 12 300 6 150 Side of ceiling- or wall-mounted hot air diffusers 24 600 12 300 Front of wall-mounted hot air diffusers 36 900 18 450 Hot water heater or furnace 6 150 3 76 Light fixture 0 W 250 W 6 150 3 76 250 W 499 W 12 300 6 150 Supplemental Information File Name Fireplace_Figures.pdf FR-17_A.7.5.6.3_3_.docx Description Includes figures for annex. New annex text/figures. Submitter Information Verification
37 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 15:58:30 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The language provided in the table provides ambiguous information about spacing sprinklers with regard to fireplaces. These diagrams provide additional clarification. Alternatively, the Annex comment could be attached to 7.5.6.3(3). Public Input No. 79-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 7.5.6.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J.
38 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Towler, Michael Further review/discussion of the annex diagrams is needed to confirm their intent/graphical representation.
A.7.5.6.3(3) See Figure A.7.5.6.3(3)(a) and Figure A.7.5.6.3(3)(b). Figure A.7.5.6.3(3)(a) Recessed Fireplace. Figure A.7.5.6.3(3)(b) Open Fireplace.
39 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 21-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 8.1.1.2 ] 8.1.3.1.3 Where a physical barrier exists between the sprinklers that prevents each sprinkler from directly spraying on the other, there shall be no minimum distance between sprinklers. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 16:56:08 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Similar to the baffle rules in NFPA 13, this eliminates the need to worry about a minimum distance if there is some physical barrier between the sprinklers. This might be helpful in some room configurations where sprinklers need to be installed within 8 ft of each other. Public Input No. 21-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 8.1.1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 28 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C.
40 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng Affirmative with Comment Schwab, Peter T. Terraview is indicating this section (8.1.3.1.3) will be added after 8.1.3.1.2. Ballot is indicating after 8.1.1.2.
41 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 32-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 8.2.1.1 ] 8.2.1.1 Pendent and upright sprinklers that have not been listed with specific positioning criteria deflector to ceiling distances shall be positioned so that the deflectors are within 1 in. to 4 in. (25 mm to 100 m from the ceiling unless otherwise permitted by 8.2.7 or 8.2.1.2. 8.2.1.2 Pendent-type residential sprinklers located under or adjacent to beams in accordance with 10.2.1 shall be installed in accordance with one of the following: (1) Pendent, recessed pendent, and flush-type pendent sprinklers shall be permitted to be installed directly under a beam having a maximum depth of 14 in. (350 m with the sprinkler deflector 1 in. to 2 in. (25 mm to 50 m below the beam, or in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for recessed or flush sprinklers if the deflector is less than 1 in. (25 m below the beam. (2) Pendent sprinklers, including flush-type pendent sprinklers, shall be permitted to be installed adjacent to beams where the vertical centerline of the sprinkler is no greater than 2 in. (50 m from the edge of the beam and with the sprinkler deflector 1 in. to 2 in. (25 mm to 50 m below the beam, or in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for flush sprinklers if the deflector is less than 1 in. (25 m below the beam. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 18:44:03 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Installation requirements are needed for residential sprinklers installed below or adjacent to beams described in 10.2.1. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention
42 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
43 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 50-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 8.2.5.4.2 ]
44 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM 8.2.5.4.2
45 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Sprinklers shall be positioned with respect to continuous obstructions in accordance with Table 8.2.5.4.2(a), Figure 8.2.5.4.2(a), Table 8.2.5.4.2(b), and Figure 8.2.5.4.2(b), and Figure 8.2.5.4.2(c). Table 8.2.5.4.2(a) Positioning of Sprinklers to Avoid Obstructions (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers) Distance from Sidewall Sprinkler to Side of Obstruction (A) Less than 8 ft (2400 m 8 ft (2400 m to less than 10 ft (3000 m 10 ft (3000 m to less than 11 ft (3300 m 11 ft (3300 m to less than 12 ft (3600 m 12 ft (3600 m to less than 13 ft (3900 m 13 ft (3900 m to less than 14 ft (4200 m 14 ft (4200 m to less than 15 ft (4500 m 15 ft (4500 m to less than 16 ft (4800 m 16 ft (4800 m to less than 17 ft (5100 m Maximum Allowable Distance of Deflector Above Bottom of Obstruction (in.) (B) Not allowed 1 (25 m 2 (50 m 3 (75 m 4 (100 m 6 (150 m 7 (175 m 9 (225 m 11 (275 m 17 ft (5100 m or greater 14 (350 m Note: For A and B, refer to Figure 8.2.5.4.2(a). Table 8.2.5.4.2(b) Positioning of Sprinklers to Avoid Obstructions Along Wall (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers) Distance from Sidewall Sprinkler to Side of Obstruction (A) Maximum Allowable Distance of Deflector Above Bottom of Obstruction (in.) (B) Less than 1 ft 6 in. (450 m 0 1 ft 6 in. (450 m to less than 3 ft (900 m 1 (25 m 3 ft (900 m to less than 4 ft (1200 m 3 (75 m 4 ft (1200 m to less than 4 ft 6 in. (1350 m 5 (125 m 4 ft 6 in. (1350 m to less than 6 ft (1850 m 7 (175 m 6 ft (1850 m to less than 6 ft 6 in. (1950 m 9 (225 m 6 ft 6 in. (1950 m to less than 7 ft (2100 m 11 (275 m 7 ft to (2100 m less than 7 ft 6 in. (2250 m 14 (350 m Note: For A and B, refer to Figure 8.2.5.4.2(b). Figure 8.2.5.4.2(a) Positioning of Sprinkler to Avoid Obstruction (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers).
46 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Figure 8.2.5.4.2(b) Positioning of Sprinkler to Avoid Obstruction Along Wall (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers). Figure 8.2.5.4.2(c) Positioning of Sprinkler to Avoid Obstructions Against Wall (Residential Sidewall Sprinklers). Supplemental Information File Name NFPA_13D_Fig._8.2.5.4.2_c_.1456253519056.pdf Description New figure (c). Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc Street Address:
47 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Aug 22 15:21:21 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: It appears the committee forgot to add this detail to NFPA 13D. It is found in NFPA 13R. Response Message: Public Input No. 12-NFPA 13D-2016 [Section No. 8.2.5.4.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T.
48 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
49 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 33-NFPA 13D-2016 [ New Section after 8.2.5.6 ] 8.2.5.6 Shadow areas in corridors up to 2 ft (0.61 in depth and up to 9 ft (2.7 in length behind sidewall sprinklers shall be permitted as shown in Figure 8.2.5.6. [ 13R: Figure 6.4.6.3.3.2] Figure 8.2.5.6 Shadow Areas Behind Sidewall Sprinklers in Corridors. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 19:13:01 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: This change aligns the two related sections from 13D & 13R. Response Message: Public Input No. 50-NFPA 13D-2016 [New Section after 8.2.5.6] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L. Affirmative All
50 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM Asp, Roland A. Bell, Kerry M. Benn, Fred Bradley, Frederick C. Browning, Chase A. Buuck, Daniel Cronin, Bradford T. Deegan, Thomas G. Feid, Jeffrey Haagensen, Dana R. Isman, Kenneth E. Klein, Marshall A. Mathias, Daniel J. Nickelson, David A. O'Brian, Michael Pilette, Maurice M. Puchovsky, Milosh T. Schwab, Peter T. Skare, Eric J. Skinner, Timothy J. Stanley, George W. Towler, Michael Townley, Donald R. Trim, Martin C. W. Van Walraven, Ed Victor, Terry L. Viola, John F. Webb, Ronald N. Yu, Hong-Zeng
51 of 117 12/7/2016 1:02 PM First Revision No. 23-NFPA 13D-2016 [ Section No. 8.2.7 ] 8.2.7 Closets and Compartments. In all closets and compartments that are enclosed by walls and a door and that are smaller than 400 ft 3 (11.3 m 3 ), including those housing mechanical equipment, pendent, upright, and sidewall residential sprinklers shall be permitted to be installed in either of the following situations: (1) Within 18 in. (460 m of the ceiling to avoid obstructions near the ceiling where the compartment is enclosed by walls and a door (2) At the highest ceiling level without regard to obstructions or minimum distances to wall Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: David Hague Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed Jul 13 17:06:32 EDT 2016 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: The action on this section last cycle inadvertently eliminated the option of putting a single sprinkler at the top of a compartment with a lintel, but no door across the opening. There was no intent to eliminate this allowance as long as the sprinkler was within its normal allowable distance from the ceiling. The requirement for a door on the compartment opening was only intended to apply when the sprinkler deflector is installed as much as 18 inches down from the ceiling. The requirements have been clarified so that the door is only necessary now for the 18 inch distance, returning to the intent of the 2013 edition. Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 31 Eligible Voters 2 Not Returned 29 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Flancher, Dawn M. Hoover, Tonya L.