4 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 161-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.11 ] 3.3.11 Alarm. A warning of danger. An indication of the existence of a condition that requires immediate action. (SIG-FUN) Submittal Date: Wed Sep 11 15:00:34 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: The definition is revised to better correlate with the new condition - signal - response concept and terminology. Response Message: Public Input No. 144-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 3.3.11]
First Revision No. 244-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.130 ] 3.3.129* Impairment. An abnormal condition where a system, component, or function is out of order, and the condition can result in the system or unit not functioning when required., of either a planned or emergency event, where a system, component, or function is inoperable. (SIG-FUN) 3.3.129.1* Emergency Impairment. An abnormal condition where a system, component, or function is out of order due to an unexpected deficiency. (SIG-FUN) 3.3.129.2* Planned Impairment. An abnormal condition where a system, component, or function is out of service due to work that has been planned in advance. (SIG-FUN) Supplemental Information File Name Attachment_for_FR_244.EC_edits.docx Description Submittal Date: Fri Sep 20 14:09:32 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: The language emergency impairment and planned impairment appear in Chapter 3 of the Code, and nowhere else. This goes against the NFPA manual of style, so the definitions are being deleted. However to make it clear that an impairment can be either planned or not, language is being added to the definition of impairment in 3.3.130. Examples of emergency impairment and planned impairment are being moved to the Annex to provide additional details on what an impairment can be. This FR also deletes A.3.3.130.1 and A.3.3.130.2. This FR also modified A.3.3.130 - see attached. Response Message: Public Input No. 149-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 3.3.130] 7 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
A.3.3.130 Impairment. An impairment is a system component or function that is not working properly, which can result in the system or unit not functioning when required. This might be due to an intentional act, such as closing a valve or disabling an initiating device. The impairment also might be caused by a deficiency in a piece of equipment or subsystem. An example of emergency impairment is physical damage to a control unit or wiring. Examples of a planned impairment include the addition of new devices or appliances or the reprogramming of system software.
8 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 165-NFPA 72-2013 [ New Section after 3.3.131 ] 3.3.131* In-writing. Any form of correspondence that can be verified upon request. (SIG-FUN) Supplemental Information File Name Attachment_for_FR_165.EC_edits.docx Description Submittal Date: Wed Sep 11 16:50:46 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: Electronic means of communication, can often provide for a quicker, targeted and permanently archived mechanism of correspondence. This fulfills the requirements of communication "in-writing". This FR also adds A.3.3.132 - see attached.
A.3.3.132 In-writing. In-writing communication is a letter, fax, email, or other means of documented transfer of information from one entity to another. This does not apply to written documents required, such as system layouts or marked drawings
9 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 245-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.255 ] 3.3.252* Shop Drawings. Documents that provide information pertaining to the system, such as property location, scaled floor plans, equipment wiring details, typical equipment installation details, riser details, conduit/conductor size and routing information, and other information necessary for the installer to complete the fire alarm installation. installation of a fire alarm and/or signaling system. (SIG-FUN) Supplemental Information File Name Attachment_for_FR_245.EC_edits.docx Description Submittal Date: Fri Sep 20 14:34:58 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: This was modified to remove explanatory information and move it to the annex. This FR adds annex material - see attachment. Public Input No. 158-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 3.3.255]
A.3.3.255 Shop Drawings. Shop drawings typically include the property location, scaled floor plans, equipment wiring details, typical equipment installation details, riser details, conduit/conductor size, and routing information needed to install a fire alarm and/or signaling system.
0 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 164-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 3.3.257 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] A message indicating An indication of a condition, communicated by electrical, visible, audible, wireless, or other means. (SIG-FUN) Submittal Date: Wed Sep 11 16:26:41 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The definition for "Signal" has been revised in an effort to better align with the terms Condition, Signal and Response, Public Input No. 160-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 3.3.257 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
2 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 266-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.1.2 ] 7.1.2 The documentation of the alteration, maintenance, and testing of existing systems previously installed under this Code shall comply with the minimum requirements of this chapter. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 15:22:03 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The text "previously installed under this code" is not needed to convey the expectations of this requirement, The revised wording improves the readability of the text. Public Input No. 121-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.1.2]
3 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 267-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.2.1 ] 7.2.1* Global FR-195 Hide Deleted Global FR-195 Hide Deleted Where documentation is required by the enforcing authority having jurisdiction, the following list shall represent the minimum documentation required for all new fire alarm systems, supervising station and shared communication equipment and emergency communications systems, including new systems and additions or alterations to existing systems: (1)* Written narrative providing intent and system description (2) Riser diagram (3) Floor plan layout showing location s of all devices and control equipment, control equipment, and supervising station and shared communications equipment with each sheet showing the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) Point of compass (north arrow) A graphic representation of the scale used Room use identification Building features that will affect the placement of initiating devices and notification appliances (4) Sequence of operation in either an input/output matrix or narrative form (5) Equipment technical data sheets (6) Manufacturers published instructions, including operation and maintenance instructions (7) Battery calculations (where batteries are provided) (8) Voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits (9) Completed record of inspection and testing in accordance with 7.6.6 and 7.8.2 Power loss db calculations for amplifier notification appliances (10) Mounting height elevation for wall-mounted devices and appliances (11) Where occupant notification is required, minimum sound pressure levels that must be produced by the audible notification appliances in applicable covered areas (12) Pathway diagrams between the control unit, supervising station and shared communications equipment (13) Completed record of completion in accordance with 7.5.6 and 7.8.2 (14) Copy For software-based systems, a copy of site-specific software, where applicable including specific instructions on how to obtain the means of system and software access (password) (15) Record (as-built) drawings Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation in accordance with Section 7.6 (16) Records, record retention, and record maintenance in accordance with Section 7.7
4 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 15:27:08 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: Changes were made to clarify the enforcing authority is the AHJ. The scope of equipment was modified to include supervising station and communications equipment because they are an integral part of the system. Details were added to the floor plan requirements to provide a more accurate documentation record. Power loss calculations were added to address speaker amplifiers for emergency communications systems. Documentation of mounting elevation for initiating devices and notification appliances was added to accommodate irregular room configurations. Documentation of required sound pressure levels was added to correlate with requirements of Chapter 18. Inspection, testing and maintenance requirements were eliminated because this section applies to new systems not existing systems. Specific instructions on how to obtain system access were included to allow owners to have access to their system. This FR also deletes A.7.2.1(9).
5 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 194-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.2.2 ] 7.2.2 The person responsible for system design (layout) shall be identified on the system design documents. System design documents shall identify the name and contact information of the system designer. Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 11:22:18 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The requirement for contact information has been incorporated into 7.2.2 to accommodate 27.3.7.1.2. This FR also deletes A.7.2.2 because it repeats the requirement of 7.2.2. Public Input No. 123-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after 7.2.2] Public Input No. 124-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. A.7.2.2]
0 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 268-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.3.7.3 ] 7.3.7.3 A copy of approval documentation resulting from performance-based designs shall be included with the record drawings completion documentation in accordance with 7.5 7.57.5.6. (SIG-FUN) Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 16:09:52 EDT 2013 : This section should refer to the requirements of 7.5. Response Message: Public Input No. 565-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.3.7.3]
1 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 197-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.3.9.1 ] 7.3.9.1* Evaluation documentation, such as identified in 23.4.3.1 and 24.4.3.24.2, shall include a signed statement(s) by the person responsible for the design attesting to the evaluation and the resultant technical decision and deeming it reliable and acceptable for the particular application. Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 12:04:00 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The references to 23.4.3.1 and 24.4.3.3.24.2 are relocated to the annex because they are example not requirements. Public Input No. 125-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.3.9.1]
2 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 270-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.5.5.1 ] 7.5.5.1 Record drawings shall consist of current updated and shop drawings reflecting the actual installation of all system equipment, components, and wiring. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 16:21:54 EDT 2013 : Editorial Response Message: Public Input No. 590-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.5.5.1]
3 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 271-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.5.6.4 ] 7.5.6.4 The record of completion documentation shall be updated to reflect all system additions or modifications and maintained in a current condition at all times. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 16:24:47 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: Section 7.2.1 of the standard already requires the record to be updated when the system is modified. Public Input No. 129-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.5.6.4]
4 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 272-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.5.6.6.1 ] 7.5.6.6.1 All fire alarm and/or signaling system modifications made after the initial installation shall be recorded on a revised version of the original completion documents. Submittal Date: Tue Sep 24 07:05:25 EDT 2013 : The text is revised to make the requirement general for all systems. Response Message: Public Input No. 593-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.5.6.6.1]
5 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 273-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.5.8.1 ] 7.5.8.1 Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, compliance of the completed installation with the requirements of this Code, as implemented via the referring code(s), specifications, and/or other criteria applicable to the specific installation, shall be certified by a qualified and impartial third-party organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Submittal Date: Tue Sep 24 07:09:44 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: It is outside the scope of this code to dictate documentation requirements applicable to compliance with other codes, specifications, or installation specific criteria not specified by this code. Response Message: Public Input No. 599-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.5.8.1]
7 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 203-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.7.1.3 ] 7.7.1.3 If off-premises monitoring is provided, records of all signals, tests, and operations recorded at the supervising station, including the public emergency alarm reporting system, shall be maintained by the off-premise monitoring service provider for not less than 1 year unless more stringent requirements are required elsewhere in this Code. Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 13:13:03 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The added language clarifies who needs to maintain this specific test record. As currently written, the test record retention could be interpreted to be the responsibility of the building owner even though they may never receive this documentation for the off-premise monitoring company.
9 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 274-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.7.1.6 ] 7.7.1.6* System documents shall be housed in the documentation cabinet as required by 7.7.2. Submittal Date: Tue Sep 24 07:25:46 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: The section is redundant to 7.7.2.2. Suggest to the Correlating Committee that they consider action to correlate the terms "system documents", "system record documents" and "record documents" throughout the Code. This FR also moves A.7.7.1.6 to the end of existing A.7.7.2.2. Response Message: Public Input No. 601-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.7.1.6]
First Revision No. 275-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.7.2 ] 7.7.2 Document Accessibility. (SIG-FUN) 7.7.2.1 With every new system, a documentation cabinet shall be installed at the system control unit or at another approved location at the protected premises. Global FR-275 Hide Deleted 7.7.2.2 The documentation cabinet shall be sized so that it can contain all necessary documentation. 7.7.2.3* All record documentation shall be stored in the documentation cabinet. 7.7.2.4 Where the documentation cabinet is not in the same location as the system control unit, its location shall be identified at the system control unit. 7.7.2.5 The documentation cabinet shall be prominently labeled SYSTEM RECORD DOCUMENTS. 7.7.2.6* All documentation stored in electronic format shall be stored in current-day compatible media. 7.7.2.7 The contents of the cabinet shall be accessible by authorized personnel only. 7.7.2.8 Emergency communications system and fire alarm system record documentation shall be permitted to be maintained together in the same documentation cabinet. Supplemental Information File Name Attachment_for_FR_275.EC_edits.1382628182190_2_.docx Description Submittal Date: Tue Sep 24 07:42:02 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Section 7.7.2.2 (formerly 24.4.3.5.5.2) is better suited to appear in the Documentation Chapter. Incorporated the requirement from 24.4.3.5.5.3 into 7.7.2.8. The use of electronic media is becoming more popular as time progresses. Electronic media today can be, thumb drives, CD ROM's, or floppy disc media. Some of this might be current today, the future does not support all media. Today's computers do not currently support floppy disc media. The stored media must be relevant to the system, today's computers, and programs. This FR also adds new A.7.7.2.6 - see attached. Response Message: Public Input No. 234-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after 7.7.2.5] 0 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
1 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Public Input No. 604-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after 7.7.2.2]
A.7.7.2.6 Documentation stored in electronic media can become obsolete, for example, 5.25 in. and 3.5 in. disks and tape drives are not supported by current technology. Updating the stored media to current technology concerns the programs used to operate them, and the computer or hardware used to interface to the system installed. Thus, it is necessary to ensure that all components are still compatible with the installed system.
2 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 207-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 7.8.2 ]
3 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM 7.8.2* Forms for Record of Completion, and Record of Inspection and Testing, and Risk Analysis.
4 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Unless otherwise permitted or required in 7.5.6, 7.6.6, or 7.8.1.2, the forms in Figure 7.8.2(a) through Figure 7.8.2(l) shall be used to document the record of completion and record of inspection and testing. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(a) System Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
5 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(b) Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
6 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
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9 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(d) Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(e) Interconnected Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN)
0 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(f) Deviations from Adopted Codes and Standards Supplementary Record of Completion. (SIG-FUN) Figure 7.8.2(g) System Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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2 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(h) Notification Appliance Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
3 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(i) Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
4 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(j) Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
5 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(k) Emergency Communications Systems Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
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8 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Figure 7.8.2(l) Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing. (SIG-TMS)
9 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 15:39:39 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The title of 7.8.2 is modified to remove "Risk Analysis" since it is not in the mandatory requirements of the Code and no form is present. Public Input No. 192-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 7.8.2]
of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 210-NFPA 72-2013 [ Global Input ] Add material to Figure 7.8.2(c) Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion and Figure A.7.8.2(c) as shown: 2.4 Supervising Station Transmission Equipment. [this should be a box like 2.3] This system does not use transmission equipment within the building powered by any other source than the alarm system control unit. 2.4.1 Primary Power. Input voltage of shared transmission equipment: Shared transmission equipment panel amps: Overcurrent protection: Type: Amps: Location (of primary supply panelboard): Disconnecting means location: 2.4.2 Engine Driven Generator Location of generator: Location of Fuel storage: Type of Fuel: 2.4.3 Uninterruptible Power System Equipment powered by UPS System: Calculated capacity of UPS batteries to drive the sytem components connected to it: In standby mode (hours): In alarm mode (minutes): 2.4.4 Batteries Location: Type: Nominal Voltage: Amp/hour rating: Calculated capacity of batteries to drive the system: In standby mode (hours): In alarm mode (minutes): Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 15:45:36 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: A place to record information about the supervising station transmitter has been added in the Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion. Public Input No. 243-NFPA 72-2013 [Global Input]
00 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 246-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.3.4 ] 10.3.4 All apparatus requiring rewinding or resetting to maintain normal operation shall be restored to normal as promptly as possible after each abnormal condition and maintained in normal condition for operation. Submittal Date: Fri Sep 20 15:33:38 EDT 2013 : The text is revised for clarity and to remove unenforceable language. Response Message: Public Input No. 458-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.3.4]
First Revision No. 247-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.4 ] 10.4 Design and Installation and Design. 10.4.1* All systems shall be installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and standards approved by the authority having jurisdiction. 10.4.2 Devices and appliances shall be located and mounted so that accidental operation or failure is not caused by vibration or jarring. 10.4.3 Equipment shall be installed in locations where conditions do not exceed the voltage, temperature, and humidity limits specified in the manufacturer's published instructions. 10.4.4* In areas that are not continuously occupied, an automatic smoke detection detector shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at that location.. The location of the required detector shall be in accordance with 17.7.3.2. Exception: Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of an automatic smoke detection detector, an automatic heat detection detector shall be permitted. 10.4.5 Initiating Devices. 10.4.5.1 Initiating devices of the manual or automatic type shall be selected and installed so as to minimize nuisance and unintentional unwanted alarms. 10.4.5.2 Initiating devices shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 17 and Chapter 23. 10.4.5.3 All manual Manual alarms shall be initiated by means of a listed manual fire alarm box or by means that is key operated or located within a locked cabinet or arranged to provide equivalent protection against unauthorized use. one of the following ways: (1) A listed manual fire alarm box (2) A key operated means (3) A means contained within a locked cabinet or arranged to provide equivalent protection against unauthorized use Submittal Date: Fri Sep 20 15:39:10 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The section is revised to improve clarity and usability and to comply with the manual of style. Paragraph 10.4.4 clarify the requirement to use a single detector instead of detection. 01 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
04 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 248-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.1 ] 10.6.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to power supplies used for protected premises fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, and emergency communications systems and equipment. Exception: Low-power radio (wireless) systems that comply with the requirements of 23.16. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 08:00:14 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: Eliminates a conflict with the low power wireless section where primary batteries are permitted to be the sole source of power. Public Input No. 434-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.1]
05 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 249-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.2 ] 10.6.2 Code Conformance. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, for such equipment and with the requirements indicated in this subsection. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 08:05:37 EDT 2013 : The proposed change is intended to improve the readability of the standard. Response Message: Public Input No. 435-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.2]
06 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 250-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.3.1 ] 10.6.3.1 Power shall be supplied in compliance accordance with either 10.6.3.2 or 10.6.4. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 08:08:48 EDT 2013 : The revised text improves readability. Response Message: Public Input No. 466-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.3.1]
First Revision No. 251-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.5.1 ] 10.6.5.1 Branch Circuit. 10.6.5.1.1 The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) or emergency communication system(s) shall supply no other loads and shall be supplied by one of the following: (1) Commercial light and power Electric utility (2) An engine-driven generator or equivalent in accordance with 10.6.11.2, where a person specifically trained in its operation is on duty at all times (3) An engine-driven generator or equivalent arranged for cogeneration with commercial light and power an electric utility in accordance with 10.6.11.2, where a person specifically trained in its operation is on duty at all times 10.6.5.1.2 The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment or emergency communication system(s) shall supply no other loads. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 08:13:26 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: The revised text improves readability, while updating the term commercial light and power to the currently used term Electric Utility. The text or equivalent was deleted since 1.5 of this Code provides for equivalency and 10.6.11.2 deals specifically with engine driven generators. Response Message: Public Input No. 474-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.5.1] 07 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
08 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 252-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.5.2.2 ] 10.6.5.2.2* Global FR-171 Hide Deleted Global FR-171 Hide Deleted System The system circuit disconnecting means shall be permanently identified as to its purpose in accordance with. Methods for marking shall be permitted to include, but not be limited to, one of the following: (1) FIRE ALARM for fire alarm systems (2) EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS for emergency communications systems (3) FIRE ALARM/ECS for combination fire alarm and emergency communications systems Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 08:26:42 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: This requirement has changed the specific words several times, but the intent remains the same. There is no need for the code to be so specific. In other words, if it says "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM" instead of "FIRE ALARM" it should be ok. Let the AHJ be the final call. See FR 171 for related annex material. Response Message: Public Input No. 490-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.5.2.2]
09 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 253-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.5.4 ] 10.6.5.4 Circuit Breaker Lock. Where a circuit breaker is the disconnecting means, a listed an approved breaker locking device shall be installed. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 09:01:48 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: There is no listing for breaker lockout devices. Therefore, as written, a lockout device cannot be used. The revised text allows a locking device to be used if approved. Public Input No. 479-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.5.4]
10 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 254-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.5.5 ] 10.6.5.5 Overcurrent Protection. An overcurrent protective device of suitable current-carrying capacity that is capable of interrupting the maximum short-circuit current to which it can be subject shall be provided in each ungrounded conductor. accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 09:14:21 EDT 2013 : Proper selection and sizing of overcurrent protective devices is addressed by the NEC. Response Message:
11 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 255-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.6.1 ] 10.6.6.1 The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected premises system within 10 seconds whenever the primary power supply fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper voltage is insufficient for required system operation. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 09:27:20 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The text of the requirement was revised for easier readability and to eliminate the vague term proper. Public Input No. 483-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.6.1]
12 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 256-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.6.2 ] 10.6.6.2 The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the supervising station facility and equipment within 60 seconds whenever the primary power supply fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper voltage is insufficient for required system operation. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 09:31:08 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The text of the requirement was revised for easier readability and to eliminate the vague term proper. Public Input No. 484-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.6.2]
First Revision No. 257-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.7.2 ] 10.6.7.2* Capacity. 10.6.7.2.1 The secondary power supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system under quiescent load (system operating in a nonalarm condition) for a minimum of 24 hours and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of an emergency for 5 minutes, unless otherwise permitted or required by the following: 10.6.7.2.1 through 10.6.7.2.2 2: Battery calculations shall include a 20 percent safety margin to the calculated amp-hour rating. The secondary power supply for in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during a fire or other emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load. The secondary power supply capacity for supervising station facilities and equipment shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. The secondary power supply for high-power speaker arrays used for wide-area mass notification systems shall be in accordance with 24.4.4.4.2.2. The secondary power supply for textual visible appliances shall be in accordance with 24.4.4.4.7.1. The secondary power supply capacity for emergency command centers of a wide-area mass notification systems shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. The secondary power supply for in-building mass notification systems shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load. The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications enhancement systems shall be in accordance with 24.5.2.5.5. 10.6.7.2.1.1* Battery calculations shall include a minimum 20 percent safety margin above the calculated amp-hour capacity required. 10.6.7.2.1.2 The secondary power supply for in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during a fire or other emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load. 10.6.7.2.1.3 The secondary power supply capacity for supervising station facilities and equipment shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. 10.6.7.2.1.4 The secondary power supply for high-power speaker arrays used for wide-area mass notification systems shall be in accordance with 24.6.4.2.2. 10.6.7.2.1.5 The secondary power supply for textual visible notification appliances shall be in accordance with 24.6.4.7.1. 10.6.7.2.1.6 The secondary power supply capacity for emergency command centers of a wide-area mass notification systems shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. 13 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
10.6.7.2.1.7 The secondary power supply for in-building mass notification systems shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load. 10.6.7.2.1.8 The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications enhancement systems shall be in accordance with 24.9.5.5. 10.6.7.2.2 The secondary power supply capacity required shall include all power supply loads that are not automatically disconnected upon the transfer to secondary power supply. Supplemental Information File Name Attachment_for_FR_257.EC_edits.docx Text_for_FR_257_main_body_.EC_edits.docx Description Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 09:44:10 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The revised text has been updated for compliance with the manual of style and to improve usability. The value of 20% margin is specified as a minimum. This FR also adds A.10.6.7.2.1.1 - see attached. The added annex material is provided to explain how the safety margin could be larger depending on battery loading. 14 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
A.10.6.7.2.1.1 The 20-percent minimum reserved capacity is intended to address both normal aging and effects of battery loading. Some systems with a high rate of alarm signaling battery discharge might require a greater safety margin. Battery calculations should take into account a discharge factor resulting from the discharge of batteries at a greater rate than the one specified in the battery data provided by the manufacturer. For example, valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries are typically assigned a 20-hour discharge rate (C/20). Any rate greater than C/20 requires using the manufacturer's formula or discharge factor table.
10.6.7.2* Capacity. 10.6.7.2.1 The secondary power supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system under quiescent load (system operating in a nonalarm condition) for a minimum of 24 hours and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of an emergency for 5 minutes, unless otherwise permitted or required by the following: 10.6.7.2.1 through 10.6.7.2.2. (1)10.6.7.2.1.1* Battery calculations shall include a minimum 20 percent safety margin to above the calculated amp-hour rating capacity required. (2)10.6.7.2.1.2 The secondary power supply for in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during a fire or other emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load. (3)10.6.7.2.1.3 The secondary power supply capacity for supervising station facilities and equipment shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. (4)10.6.7.2.1.4 The secondary power supply for high-power speaker arrays used for wide-area mass notification systems shall be in accordance with 24.4.4.4.2.2. (5)10.6.7.2.1.5 The secondary power supply for textual visible notification appliances shall be in accordance with 24.4.4.4.7.1. (6)10.6.7.2.1.6 The secondary power supply capacity for emergency command centers of a wide-area mass notification system shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of 24 hours. (7)10.6.7.2.1.7 The secondary power supply for in-building mass notification systems shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of 24 hours and then shall be capable of operating the system during emergency condition for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load.
(8)10.6.7.2.1.8 The secondary power supply for two-way radio communications enhancement systems shall be in accordance with 24.5.2.5.5. 10.6.7.2.2 The secondary power supply capacity required shall include all power supply loads that are not automatically disconnected upon transfer to secondary power supply.
First Revision No. 258-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.8 ] 10.6.8 Power Supply for Remotely Located Control Equipment. 10.6.8.1* Additional power supplies, where provided for control units, circuit interfaces, or other equipment essential to system operation, and located remotely from the main control unit, shall be comprised of a primary and secondary power supply that shall meet the same requirements as those of required for system operation shall comply with 10.6.1 through 10.6.6 and with 10.6.9. 10.6.8.2 The location of any remotely located power supply supplies shall be identified at the master control unit. 10.6.8.3 The master control unit display shall be permitted to satisfy the requirement of 10.6.8.2. 10.6.8.4 The location of any remotely located power supply supplies shall be identified on the record drawings. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 10:54:08 EDT 2013 : The revised text improves readability. Response Message: Public Input No. 515-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.6.8] 15 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
First Revision No. 259-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.9 ] 10.6.9 Monitoring Integrity of Power Supplies. 10.6.9.1 Unless otherwise permitted or required by 10.6.9.1.3 and 10.6.9.1.6, all primary and secondary power supplies shall be monitored for the presence of voltage at the point of connection to the system. 10.6.9.1.1 Failure of either the primary or secondary power supply shall result in a trouble signal in accordance with Section 10.15. 10.6.9.1.2 Where the Power failure indication for a digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) is powered from a protected premises fire alarm system control unit, power failure indication shall be in accordance with 10.6.9.1. 10.6.9.1.3 Monitoring shall not be required for a power supply for supplementary equipment. 10.6.9.1.4 Monitoring shall not be required for the neutral of a three-, four-, or five-wire alternating current (ac) ac or direct current (dc) dc supply source. 10.6.9.1.5 Monitoring shall not be required for the main power supply in a central station, provided that the fault condition supervising station if its failure is otherwise indicated so as to be and obvious to the operator on duty. 10.6.9.1.6 Monitoring shall not be required for the output of an engine-driven generator that is part of the secondary power supply, provided that the generator is tested weekly in accordance with Chapter 14. 10.6.9.2* Power supply sources and electrical supervision for digital alarm communications systems shall be in accordance with Sections Section 10.6, 10.6.9, Section 10.19, and Section 12.6. 10.6.9.3* Unless prohibited by the authority having jurisdiction, supervising Supervising station alarm systems shall be arranged to delay transmission of primary power failure signals for a period ranging from 60 minutes to 180 minutes. unless a delay is not permitted by the authority having jurisdiction. 10.6.9.4 Power supervisory devices shall be arranged so as not to used to monitor the integrity of power supplies shall not impair the receipt of fire alarm or supervisory signals. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 11:06:37 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: The revision is intended to improve readability of the standard The exception in 10.6.9.1.5 should apply to any supervising station location since they are constantly attended by trained staff and not just a central station. If it is obvious to the attendant that the main power supply has been lost there 16 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
17 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM Response Message: should be no reason that the separate monitoring of the main power should be required. The text is revised to clarify that no delay is acceptable where delay is prohibited by the AHJ and that a longer delay is not intended to be permitted.
First Revision No. 260-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.6.10 ] 10.6.10* Storage Batteries. 10.6.10.1 Marking. 10.6.10.1.1 Batteries shall be marked with the month and year of manufacture using the month/year format. 10.6.10.1.2 Where the battery is not marked with the month/year by the manufacturer, the installer shall obtain the date-code and mark the battery with the month/year of battery manufacture. 10.6.10.2 Location Arrangement. 10.6.10.2.1 Storage batteries shall be located so that the equipment, including overcurrent devices, are not adversely affected by battery gases and shall conform to comply with the requirements of Article 480 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 480. 10.6.10.2.2 Storage batteries shall be located so that the equipment, including overcurrent devices, is not adversely affected by battery gases. 10.6.10.2.3 Cells Battery cells shall be suitably insulated against ground faults. 10.6.10.2.4 Cells Battery cells shall be suitably insulated against crosses. insulated to prevent short circuits between multiple cells. 10.6.10.2.5 Cells Battery cells shall be mounted in such a manner so as to be protected from physical damage. 10.6.10.2.6 Racks Battery racks shall be suitably protected against deterioration corrosion. 10.6.10.2.7 If not located in or adjacent to the control unit, the batteries and their charger location shall be permanently identified at the control unit. 10.6.10.3 Battery Charging. 10.6.10.3.1 Adequate facilities Battery charging equipment shall be provided to automatically maintain keep the battery fully charged under all normal conditions of normal operation. 10.6.10.3.2 Adequate facilities Battery charging equipment shall be provided to recharge batteries within 48 hours after fully charged batteries have been subject to a single discharge cycle as specified in 10.6.7.2. 10.6.10.3.3 Upon attaining a fully charged condition, the charge rate shall not be so excessive as to result in battery damage. The battery charging equipment operation shall not damage the battery. 10.6.10.3.4* Batteries shall be either trickle-charged or float-charged. 10.6.10.3.5 Supervising stations shall maintain spare parts or units available, which shall be used to restore failed charging capacity prior to the consumption Provisions for repair or replacement of failed battery charger equipment shall be maintained at supervising stations and used to restore operation prior to depletion of one-half of the capacity of the batteries for the supervising station equipment. battery capacity. 10.6.10.4 Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent devices shall be provided to protect the batteries from excessive load current. 10.6.10.4.1 The batteries shall be protected against excessive load current by overcurrent devices. 18 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
10.6.10.4.2 The batteries shall be protected from excessive charging current by overcurrent devices or by automatic current-limiting design of the charging source. 10.6.10.5 Metering. The battery charging equipment shall provide either include integral meters or readily accessible terminal facilities for the connection of portable meters by which the terminals so that portable meters can be used to determine battery voltage and charging current can be determined. 10.6.10.6 Monitoring Integrity of Battery Charger Charging Equipment. 10.6.10.6.1 Means for monitoring integrity appropriate for the batteries and charger employed shall be provided to detect the failure of a battery charger failure. 10.6.10.6.2 Failure of the battery charger shall result in the initiation of a trouble signal in accordance with Section 10.15. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 11:42:08 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The revised text improves readability and eliminates redundant charger overcurrent protection requirements. 19 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
20 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 261-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.10.4 ] 10.10.4* An audible notification appliance on a control unit, or on multiple control units that are interconnected to form a system, or at a remote location, shall be permitted to have the same audible characteristics for all alerting functions including, but not limited to, alarm, trouble, and supervisory, provided that the distinction between signals shall be by other appropriate means, such as visible annunciation. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 13:32:21 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The revised text removed unenforceable word (appropriate) and explanatory material (such as...). Public Input No. 524-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.10.4]
http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... 1 of 1 11/21/2013 5:30 PM First Revision No. 262-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.12.4 ] 10.12.6* Resetting of alarm signals shall comply with the requirements of 23.8.2.2. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 13:39:14 EDT 2013 and Meeting Notes : Revision improves readability. Response Message: Public Input No. 525-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.12.4]
http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... 1 of 1 11/21/2013 5:30 PM First Revision No. 184-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.12.5 ] 10.12.7 Unacknowledged alarm signals shall not be interrupted if The subsequent occurrence of a fault on an initiating device circuit or a signaling line circuit occurs while there is an alarm condition on that circuit unless the faulted circuit is used to interconnect control units. used for other than the interconnection of control units shall not affect previously transmitted unacknowledged alarm signals. Submittal Date: Thu Sep 12 13:04:00 EDT 2013 and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Response Message: The proposed revision more clearly states the requirement (including chronology) and deletes the term "condition" used in manner inconsistent with the definition. Public Input No. 646-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.12.5]
25 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 186-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.13.5.2 ] 10.13.5.2 Subsequent actuation of addressable alarm initiating devices of a different type in the same room or addressable alarm initiating devices in a different room on signaling line circuits shall cause the notification appliances to reactivate. Submittal Date: Thu Sep 12 15:58:29 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The term "alarm" was added to make the requirement more specific to the type of initiating device. Public Input No. 216-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.13.5.2]
First Revision No. 265-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. 10.21 ] 10.21* Impairments. 10.21.1 The system owner or their the owner s designated representative shall be notified when a system or part thereof is impaired. Impairments to systems shall include out-of-service events. 10.21.2 A record of the impairments shall be maintained by the system owner or the owner s designated representative for a period of 1 year from the date the impairment is corrected. 10.21.3 The supervising station shall report to the authority having jurisdiction any fire alarm system for which required monitoring has been terminated. 10.21.4* The service provider shall report to the authority having jurisdiction any fire alarm system that is out of service for more than 8 hours. 10.21.5* Where required, mitigating measures acceptable to by the authority having jurisdiction, mitigating measures shall be implemented for the period that the system is impaired. 10.21.6 The system owner or the owner s designated representative and the authority having jurisdiction shall be notified when an impairment period is completed or discontinued ends. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 13:57:48 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Revisions were made to improve the clarity and readability of the requirements. In 10.21.3. and 10.21.4 the term "fire alarm" was removed to make the requirement more generic. Section 10.21.2 added the term "impairment" to "record" to be more specific. Response Message: Public Input No. 510-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. 10.21] 26 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM
82 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 195-NFPA 72-2013 [ New Section after A.7.2 ] A.7.2.1 In many cases, the installer might not have adequate record drawings or other completion documentation for the existing system. As an example, where a temporary school building is being installed, the fire alarm system subpanel in the temporary building should be fully documented, but the fire alarm system for the entire existing school might be so old that adequate documentation might not exist. In this example, documentation required in Section 7.2 should be completed only for the new subpanel and the interfaces to the existing school fire alarm system. Submittal Date: Fri Sep 13 11:40:11 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: There are many instances where the minimum documentation required in Section 7.2 is not available for the existing system which is being altered or added to. This section helps clarify that, with the permission of the AHJ, the requirements of Section 7.2 to apply only to the modifications or additions, as well as the interfaces to the existing older fire alarm system. Response Message: Public Input No. 168-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after A.7.2.2]
83 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 269-NFPA 72-2013 [ Section No. A.7.3.9.1 ] A.7.3.9.1 Evaluation documentation can also include documentation such as that associated with performance-based alternatives and documentation related to equivalencies as well as any other special documentation that is specific to a particular system. Examples of where evaluations might be required are found in 23.4.3.1 and 24.5.25.2. Submittal Date: Mon Sep 23 16:16:27 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The examples were previously contained in the main body text associated with this annex material, but are more appropriate for the annex since they are not minimum requirements. Public Input No. 126-NFPA 72-2013 [Section No. A.7.3.9.1]
85 of 326 11/21/2013 1:03 PM First Revision No. 171-NFPA 72-2013 [ New Section after A.10.6.6 ] A.10.6.5.2.2 The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that circuit disconnecting means for fire alarm and signaling systems are readily identifiable so that users will not mistakenly disconnect the power to the system or so that they can quickly disconnect power without having to search the electrical panelboard chart to identify the circuit. The intent of this requirement is not to require specific text for marking. It would be acceptable to show the text using upper and/or lower case, such as fire alarm, or Fire Alarm, or FIRE ALARM. Submittal Date: Wed Sep 11 18:21:52 EDT 2013 Committee Statement: Response Message: The new annex material is intended to clarify the purpose for the marking and that there are multiple ways to provide the text. Public Input No. 111-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after A.10.6.6] Public Input No. 495-NFPA 72-2013 [New Section after 10.6.5.2.2]