NFPA Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels (MER-AAA)

NFPA Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels (MER-AAA) NFPA 301 First Draft Meeting Agenda A2017 NFPA Headquarters, Quincy, MA with Web/Teleconference Option Thursday, October 22, 2015 8:00 AM (EDT) to 5:00 PM (EDT) To Join the Meeting: http://nfpa.adobeconnect.com/r2iszczt9ar/ Call In: 1-855-747-8824 Participant Pin Number: 377593 1. Call to order by Chair William Cummings at 8:00 AM (EDT). 2. Chairman s Remarks. William Cummings. 3. Self-introduction of Members and Guests. For a current committee roster, see page 3. Attachment: Committee Roster Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels 4. Staff Liaison discussion of First Draft meeting procedures, See Power Point, see page 6. Attachment: NFPA 301 First Draft Meeting Power Point 5. Poll Discussion 6. NFPA 301 Public Inputs (29 Items), see page 40. o Chapter 2, Referenced Publications 3 items o Chapter 3, Definitions 10 Items o Chapter 7, Means of Egress 4 Items o Chapter 8, Features of Fire Protection 3 Items o Chapter 9, Vessel Services and Fire Protection and Protection Equipment 2 Items Page 1 of 89

o Chapter 20, Cargo and Tank Vessels 1 Item o Annex A, Explanatory Material 2 Items o Annex B, Acceptable Tank Installation - 1 Item o Annex D, Informational References 3 Items Attachments: Public Input Report 7. Regulatory Review, see page 83. Attachment: NFPA 301 Regulatory Review 8. First Draft Balloting Information - refer to First Draft Power Point, see page 5. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment. Page 2 of 89

Address List No Phone Merchant Vessels 10/07/2015 Lawrence Russell MER-AAA William D. Cummings Chair Fire Risk Management, Inc. Customs House, 2nd Floor 1 Front Street Bath, ME 04530-2562 SE 7/1/1994 MER-AAA Gerard G. Back Principal JENSEN HUGHES 3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817 Baltimore, MD 21227-1652 JENSEN HUGHES Alternate: David B. Satterfield SE 11/14/1997 MER-AAA Kerry M. Bell Principal UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Alternate: Rossen E. Marinov RT 7/1/1994 MER-AAA Rupert P. Chandler Principal US Joiner LLC 5690 Three Notched Road Crozet, VA 22932 M 7/1/1994 MER-AAA Warren A. Chigoy, Jr. Principal SOTEC 5800 Jefferson Highway, Suite E New Orleans, LA 70123 Fire Suppression Systems Association Alternate: Michael C. Donovan M 1/1/1995 MER-AAA Joseph A. Derie Principal SW Passage Marine Surveys 1205 SE 57th Avenue Portland, OR 97215 I 07/29/2013 MER-AAA Charles J. Dorchak Principal ABS Americas ABS Plaza 16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 E 7/1/1994 MER-AAA Randall Eberly Principal US Coast Guard Commandant (CG-5214) 2100 2nd Street, SW, Mail Stop 7126 Washington, DC 20593-7126 Alternate: John H. Miller E 7/20/2000 MER-AAA Russell P. Fleming Principal National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc. 40 Jon Barrett Road Patterson, NY 12563-2164 National Fire Sprinkler Association Alternate: Timothy W. Bowe M 7/1/1994 MER-AAA Kelly Lee Glanding Principal AMG Engineering, Inc. 1400 Broadfield, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77084 SE 8/5/2009 MER-AAA Thomas Guldner Principal Marine Firefighting Inc. 850 Horizons East, #312 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 SE 7/28/2006 MER-AAA Marcelo M. Hirschler Principal GBH International 2 Friar s Lane Mill Valley, CA 94941 Alternate: Timothy Earl SE 4/17/1998 MER-AAA Page 3 of 89 1

Address List No Phone Merchant Vessels 10/07/2015 Lawrence Russell MER-AAA Craig E. Hofmeister Principal The Fire Consultants, Inc. 182 Briarfield Drive Apex, NC 27502-7007 SE 11/2/2006 MER-AAA Clay Kesinger Principal Seadrill Americas 1465 FM 328 Huntington, TX 75949-3055 U 08/17/2015 MER-AAA Peter C. Lauridsen Principal Passenger Vessel Association 1424 Ludlow Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 U 10/1/1994 MER-AAA Patrick J. Maguire Principal Marsh Risk Consulting 8 Keith Drive Orinda, CA 94563-3667 I 08/11/2014 MER-AAA James A. Neville Principal AIG Global Marine Two Rincon Center 121 Spear Street San Francisco, CA 94105-1581 I 08/11/2014 MER-AAA Daniel B. Sullivan Principal Kidde Fire Systems 19 Standish Avenue Scituate, MA 01721 Alternate: Lance D. Harry M 8/2/2010 MER-AAA Gary Frommelt Voting Alternate Hornblower Marine Services at Ceasers 11999 Avenue of the Emperors Elizabeth, IN 47117 U 4/17/1998 MER-AAA Timothy W. Bowe Alternate ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Company 50 Midland Avenue Hicksville, NY 11801-1510 National Fire Sprinkler Association Principal: Russell P. Fleming M 04/08/2015 MER-AAA Michael C. Donovan Alternate The Hiller Companies 3751 Joy Springs Drive Mobile, AL 36693-5134 Fire Suppression Systems Association Principal: Warren A. Chigoy, Jr. M 03/03/2014 MER-AAA Timothy Earl Alternate GBH International 6862 Shallowford Way Portage, MI 49024 Principal: Marcelo M. Hirschler SE 8/9/2011 MER-AAA Lance D. Harry Alternate Kidde Fire Systems 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Principal: Daniel B. Sullivan M 08/09/2012 MER-AAA Rossen E. Marinov Alternate UL LLC 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 Principal: Kerry M. Bell RT 3/2/2010 MER-AAA John H. Miller Alternate US Coast Guard Commandant (CG-Eng-4) 2100 2nd Street SW, Stop 7126 Washington, DC 20593 Principal: Randall Eberly E 03/07/2013 MER-AAA David B. Satterfield Alternate JENSEN HUGHES 1444 Hunting Horn Lane Frederick, MD 21703-1383 ` Principal: Gerard G. Back SE 03/07/2013 MER-AAA Page 4 of 89 2

Address List No Phone Merchant Vessels 10/07/2015 Lawrence Russell MER-AAA Lawrence Russell Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 12/12/2003 MER-AAA Page 5 of 89 3

NFPA First Draft Meetings Welcome Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels (MER-AAA) Call-in: 1-855-747-8824 (PIN# 377593) Meeting & Web meeting/teleconference October 22, 2015 10/7/2015 Page 6 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Members, please verify/update your contact information. (See the roster provided with your agenda.) Use of recording devices or other means capable of reproducing verbatim transcriptions of this or any NFPA meeting is not permitted 10/7/2015 Page 7 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Guests All guests are required to sign in and identify their affiliations. Participation is limited to TC members or those individuals who have previously requested time to address the committee. Other participation is granted at the discretion of the Chair. Guest chairs are located around the room as a courtesy. 10/7/2015 Page 8 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Members categorized in ANY interest category who have been retained to represent the interests of ANOTHER interest category (with respect to a specific issue or issues that are to be addressed by a TC/CC) shall declare those interests to the committee and refrain from voting on any Public Input, Comment, or other matter relating to those issues throughout the process. 10/7/2015 Page 9 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting General Procedures Follow Robert s Rules of Order. Discussion requires a motion. 10/7/2015 Page 10 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Motions for Ending Debate Previous Question or Call the Question Not in order when another has the floor Requires a second This motion is not debatable and DOES NOT automatically stop debate A 2/3 affirmative vote will immediately close debate and return to the original motion on the floor. Less then 2/3 will allow debate to continue. 10/7/2015 Page 11 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Committee member actions: Member addresses the chair. Receives recognition from the chair. Introduces the motion. Another member seconds the motion. 10/7/2015 Page 12 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Committee chair actions: States the motion. Calls for discussion. Ensures all issues have been heard. Takes the vote. Announces the result of the vote. 10/7/2015 Page 13 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Technical Committee on Merchant Vessels Enforcers, 1 Member: 11% (1 Voting Alternate) Insurance, 3 Members: 16% Research/Testing, 1 Member: 5% (1 Alternate) Manufacturers, 4 Members: 21% (3 Alternates) Users, 2 Members: 16% (1 Voting Alternate) Special Experts, 6 Members: 32% (1 Alternate) No Representation: Installer/Maintainer, Labor, and Consumer. If you do not have an alternate please recruit someone. Application is on the Document Information Page. Percentage is based on voting members. 10/7/2015 Page 14 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meetings Timeline Public Input Stage (First Draft): First Draft Meeting: TODAY Posting of First Draft for Balloting Date: 2/1/16 Posting of First Draft for Public Comment: 3/7/16 Comment Stage (Second Draft): Public Comment Closing Date: 5/16/16 Second Draft Meeting Period: 5/17/16 to 10/31/16 Posting of Second Draft for Balloting Date: 12/12/16 Posting of Second Draft for NITMAM: 1/16/17 Tech Session Preparation: NITMAM Closing Date: 3/6/17 NITMAM /CAM Posting Date: 4/17/17 NFPA Annual Meeting: 6/4/17 to 6/7/17 Standards Council Issuance: Issuance of Consent Documents: 5/12/17 Issuance of Documents with CAM: 8/10/17 10/7/2015 Page 15 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting New Process What s New? Changes in Terms: New Term Input Stage Public Input First Draft Meeting Committee Input Committee Statement (CS) First Revision (FR) First Draft Report First Draft Old Term ROP Stage Proposal ROP Meeting Trial Balloon (or later, FR that fails ballot) Committee Statement Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal ROP ROP Draft 10/7/2015 Page 16 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting New Process What s New? Changes in Terms: New Term Comment Stage Public Comment Second Draft Meeting Committee Comment Second Revision Second Draft Report Second Draft Old Term ROC Stage Public Comment ROC Meeting Comment that Failed Ballot (Second Revision that failed ballot) Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment ROC ROC Draft 10/7/2015 Page 17 of 89

Flowchart See page 4 for flowchart overview 10/7/2015 Page 18 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting NEW Committee Actions and Motions: Resolve Public Input Create a First Revision Create a Committee Input (Trial Balloon) 10/7/2015 Page 19 of 89

Resolve a Public Input (PI) Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) to respond (resolve) a Public Input. Committee must clearly indicate reasons for not accepting the recommendation in CS and/or point to a relevant First Revision PI does not get balloted 10/7/2015 Page 20 of 89

Create a First Revision (FR) Public input (PI) is accepted as is. Public input (PI) is revised with additions and/or deletions. Committee wants to make a change to a current section or add new text. Committee develops a Committee Statement (CS) substantiating the change. (do not refer to PI as the reason) Ensure any associated PIs get a committee response, often simply referring to the relevant FR. Each FR gets balloted 10/7/2015 Page 21 of 89

Committee Statements (Substantiation) All Public Input must have a Committee Statement Must include a valid technical reason No vague references to intent Explain how the submitter s substantiation is inadequate Should reference the First Revision if it addresses the intent of the Submitter s Public Input 10/7/2015 Page 22 of 89

Create a Committee Input (Trial Balloon) Committee wants to receive Public Comment on a topic, but not ready to incorporate it into the draft Need to have a Committee Statement Does not get balloted 10/7/2015 Page 23 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Initial ballot New Process Circulation of negatives and comments First Revision that fails letter ballot becomes Committee Input (CI) just like the trial balloon version of CI so as to solicit Public Comment 10/7/2015 Page 24 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Formal voting Voting during meeting is used to establish a sense of agreement (simple majority) Secured by letter ballot (2/3 agreement) Only the results of the formal ballot determine the official position of the committee on the First Draft 10/7/2015 Page 25 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting New Process Ballots are on the First Revisions (FR) ONLY Public Input and Committee Input not balloted Reference materials are available: First Draft, PI, CI, CS, etc Ballot form allows you to vote: Affirmative on all FR Affirmative on all FR with exceptions specifically noted Ballot form provides a column for affirmative with comment Note: This box only needs to be checked if there is an accompanying comment. Reject or abstain requires a reason. 10/7/2015 Page 26 of 89

Electronic Balloting Ballots will be an online format Alternates are strongly encouraged to return ballots Ballot session will time out after 90 minutes Use submit to save your work 10/7/2015 Page 27 of 89

Electronic Balloting Click link on the ballot email received Sign in with NFPA.org Committee Login and Password 10/7/2015 Page 28 of 89

Electronic Balloting Select either Affirmative on All or Affirmative with Exception(s) 10/7/2015 Page 29 of 89

Electronic Balloting Choosing AFFIRMATIVE ON ALL Use See FR - # link to review all First Revisions Use Edit election to change individual votes or to modify vote after submitting ballot. 10/7/2015 Page 30 of 89

Electronic Balloting Choosing AFFIRMATIVE WITH EXCEPTION(S) Make selection: Affirmative with Comment, Negative, or Abstain No selection made-defaults to affirmative Must include comment on each vote. Page 31 of 89

Electronic Balloting To complete ballot click Participant Consent and Submit Return and edit any votes before ballot due date. 10/7/2015 Page 32 of 89

TC Struggles with an Issue TC needs data on a new technology or emerging issue Two opposing views on an issue with no real data Data presented is not trusted by committee Code Fund Lends a Hand TC rep and/or staff liaison submits a Code Fund Request Requests are reviewed by a Panel and chosen based on need / feasibility Research Project Carried Out Funding for project is provided by the Code Fund and/or industry sponsors Project is completed and data is available to TC www.nfpa.org/codefund 10/7/2015 Page 33 of 89

Legal Antitrust: the single most important provision- Federal law prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies which unreasonably restrain trade or commerce. (Section 1 of the Sherman Act) Patent: Disclosures of essential patent claims should be made by the patent holder, but others may also notify NFPA if they believe that a proposed or existing NFPA standard includes an essential patent claim. 10/7/2015 Page 34 of 89

Legal Activities Disapproved by the Courts Packing meetings Hiding commercial interest throwing the committees out of balance No final decision-making authority to unbalanced Task Groups; include all interested parties. Hiding scientific or technical information from committees 10/7/2015 Page 35 of 89

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Doc Info Pages Document Information Document scope Current/Previous Edition information Issued TIAs, FIs and Errata Archived revision information Standard Council Decisions Articles and Reports Read only document Next Edition Submit Public Input/Comments via Electronic Submission System. Meetings and Ballots ROP/ROC or First Draft Report and Second Draft Report NITMAM and Standard Council Decisions Private TC info Ballot circulations, informational ballots and other committee info Technical Committee Committee name, responsibility and scope Staff liaison Committee list Private committee contact information Current committee documents in PDF format Committees seeking members and committee online application 10/7/2015 Page 37 of 89

NFPA First Draft Meeting Any questions? 10/7/2015 Page 38 of 89

NFPA thanks you for all of your hard work and dedication as Committee Members! 10/7/2015 Page 39 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 10-NFPA 301-2014 [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 2.1 General. Referenced Publications The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. Page 40 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers,2010 edition 2017. NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam,2010 edition 2015. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,2013 edition 2016. NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,2009 edition 2013. NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,2009 edition 2013. NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection,2008 edition 2013. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,2011 edition 2017. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,2012 edition 2015. NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products,2011 edition 2015. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code,2011 edition 2017. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,2013 edition 2016. NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives,2013 edition 2016. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems,2012 edition 2015. NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations,2011 edition 2017. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code,2012 edition 2015. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,2012 edition 2015. NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,2011 edition 2015. NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces,2011 edition 2015. NFPA 270, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber,2008 edition 2013. NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth,2011 edition 2015. NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft,2010 edition 2015. NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films,2010 edition 2015. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems,2010 edition 2015. NFPA 1964, Standard for Spray Nozzles,2008 edition 2013. NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2013 edition. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,2007 edition 2013. NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,2012 edition 2015. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.3.1 ABS Publications. American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060. Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length, 2011 2012. Page 41 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM 2.3.2 ABYC Publications. American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc., 613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403. ABYC-H-25, Marine Gasoline Fuel Systems, 2010, reaffirmed 2013. ABYC-P-1, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines, 2010 2009. 2.3.3 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three ASME International, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007 2013. ASME A17.2, Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, 2007 2012. 2.3.4 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D 2859 D2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006, reapproved 2011. ASTM E 84 E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2011a 2015. ASTM E 119 E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2011 2014. ASTM E 136 E136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 C, 2009b 2012. ASTM E 648 E648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010 e1 2014. ASTM E 814 E814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2011a 2013A. ASTM E 1317 E1317, Standard Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes, 2008b 2012. ASTM E 1354 E1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2011a 2014. ASTM E 1537 E1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture Items, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1590 E1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1591 E1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1995 E1995, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single-Closed Chamber, with the Specimen Oriented Horizontally, 2008 2012. ASTM E 2231 E2231, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2009 2014. ASTM E 2257 E2257, Standard Test Method Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials and Assemblies, 2008 2013A. ASTM E 2652 E2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C, 2009 2012. ASTM F 840 1166, Standard Specification for Ladders, Fixed, Vertical, Steel, Ship s, 1983 (2003).ASTM F 1384 Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities, 2007, reapproved 2013. ASTM F1384, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Marine Joiner Doors, 1993, (withdrawn). ASTM F 1626 F1626, Standard Practice for Preparing Shipboard Fire Control Plans, 1995 (2006), (withdrawn). 2.3.5 CGA Publications. Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151-2933 1788. Commodity Specifications for Air, CGA G-7.1, 2004 Commodity Specifications for Air, 2011. Page 42 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM 2.3.6 CSA Publications. Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5N6, Canada. CSA C 22.2, No. 0.3-09, Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables, 2009, reaffirmed 2014. 2.3.7 IEEE Publications. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854-4141. IEEE 45, Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on Shipboard, 2002. IEEE 515, Standard for Testing, Design Installation, and Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Industrial Applications, 2004 2011. IEEE 844, Recommended Practice for Electrical Impedance, Induction, and Skin Effect Heating of Pipelines and Vessels, 2000, reaffirmed 2006. IEEE 1202, Standard for Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray in Industrial and Commercial Occupancies, 2002 2012. IEEE 1580, Recommended Practice for Marine Cable for Use on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Facilities, 2010. 2.3.8 IMO Publications. International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR. Assembly Resolution A752(18), Guidelines for the Evaluation, Testing, and Application of Low-Location Lighting on Passenger Ships, 1993. Assembly Resolution A757(18), Standard for the Calculation of the Width of Stairways Forming Means of Escape on Passenger Ships, 1993. Assembly Resolution A760(18), Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements, 1993. Fire Test Procedures Code: International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures (FTP Code), 1998 2012. IMO International Code of Safety for the High-Speed Craft (HSC Code), 2008. IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2010 2014. International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter II-2, 1974 as amended (consolidated edition 2009 2014 ). Maritime Safety Committee Circular (MSC/Circ.) 732, Interim Guidelines on the Test Procedure for Demonstrating the Equivalence of Composite Materials to Steel Under the Provisions of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, 2000. 2.3.9 ISO Publications. International Standards Organization, 1 rue de Varembé for Standardization, ISO Central Secretariat, 8, Chemin de Blondonnet, Case Postale 56, CH-1211, Geneve 20 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland. ISO 834-1, Fire Resistance Tests Elements of Building Construction, Part 1: General General Requirements, 1999 2012. ISO 1716, Reaction to Fire Tests for Products Determination of the Gross Heat of Combustion, 2010. ISO 9705, Fire Tests Full Scale Room Test of Surface Products, 1993. ISO 15370, Ships and Marine Technology Low-Location Lighting (LLL) on Passenger Ships Arrangement, 2010. ISO 15370, Low-Location Lighting on Passenger Ships, 2001. 2.3.10 NVIC Publications. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. NVIC 9-97, Change 1, Guide to Structural Fire Protection Aboard Merchant Vessels, 1997 2010. Page 43 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM 2.3.11 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. ANSI/ UL 13, Standard for Power-Limited Circuit Cables, 2007, Revised 2011. ANSI/ UL 19, Standard for Safety Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies, 2001, Revised 2008 2013. ANSI/ UL 217, Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 2006, Revised 2010 2012. ANSI/ UL 444, Standard for Communications Cables, 2008, Revised 2010. ANSI/ UL 555S, Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2011 2014. UL 1309, Standard for Marine Shipboard Cable, 2011, revised 2014. ANSI/ UL 1581, Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords, 2001, Revised 2011 2013. ANSI/ UL 1666, Standard for Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical Fiber Cable Installed Vertically in Shafts, 2007, Revised 2011 2012. ANSI/ UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke-Release Tests for Electrical and Optical Fiber Cables, 1997, Revised 2010. 2.3.12 U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Commercial Practices, Parts 1630 and 1632, 2010. Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Shipping, Parts 1 199, 2009. Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation, Part 173, 2009. 2.3.13 Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2008. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,2012 edition 2015. NFPA 307, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves,2011 edition 2016. NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,2010 edition 2015. NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Departments That Respond to Marine Vessel Fires,2011 edition 2016. NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code,2012 edition 2015. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Referenced current organization names, addresses, and editions. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 11-NFPA 301-2014 [Chapter D] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Page 44 of 89

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National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 21-NFPA 301-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.4 ] 2.3.4 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM D 2859 D2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006 (2011). ASTM E 84 E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2011a 2015a. ASTM E 119 E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2011 2014. ASTM E 136 E136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 C, 2009b 2012. ASTM E 648 E648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010 e1 2014c. ASTM E 814 E814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2011a 2013a. ASTM E 1317 E1317, Standard Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes, 2008b 2012. ASTM E 1354 E1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2011a 2015a. ASTM E 1537 E1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture Items, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1590 E1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1591 E1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1995 E1995, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single-Closed Chamber, with the Specimen Oriented Horizontally, 2008 2012. ASTM E 2231 E2231, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2009 2015. ASTM E 2257 E2257, Standard Test Method Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials and Assemblies, 2008 2013a. ASTM E 2652 E2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C, 2009 2012. ASTM F 840 F840, Standard Specification for Ladders, Fixed, Vertical, Steel, Ship s, 1983 (2003) (withdrawn). ASTM F 1384 F1384, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Marine Joiner Doors, 1993 (withdrawn). ASTM F 1626 F1626, Standard Practice for Preparing Shipboard Fire Control Plans, 1995 (2006) (withdrawn). Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input date updates Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: Page 46 of 89

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National Fire Protection Association Report of 36 http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 19-NFPA 301-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.11 ] 2.3.11 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. ANSI/UL 13, Standard for Power-Limited Circuit Cables, 2007, Revised 2011 2011. ANSI/UL 19, Standard for Safety Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies, 2001, Revised 2008 2013. ANSI/UL 217, Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms,2006, Revised 2010 2012. ANSI/UL 444, Standard for Communications Cables, 2008, Revised 2010. ANSI/UL 555S, Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2011 2014. UL 1309, Standard for Marine Shipboard Cable, 2011 2014. ANSI/UL 1581, Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords, 2001, Revised 2011 2013. ANSI/UL 1666, Standard for Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical Fiber Cable Installed Vertically in Shafts, 2007, Revised 2011 2012. ANSI/UL 1685, Standard for Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke-Release Tests for Electrical and Optical Fiber Cables, 1997, Revised 2010. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input UL Standards were updated and revised. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Ronald Farr Organization: UL LLC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jan 01 16:19:02 EST 2015 Page 48 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 0 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 1-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.15 ] 3.3.15* Deck Covering. A material applied to a deck for purposes of increasing the fire or thermal endurance resistance of the deck. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "fire endurance" is obsolete and has been replaced throughout most of the NFPA system of documents (as well as in other areas, such as ASTM and ICC) by the term "fire resistance". In fact, the only NFPA document where the word "endurance" is still found is NFPA 301. This is the first of several public inputs intended to replace the term "fire endurance" by "fire resistance". The term "thermal endurance" is not defined and is superfluous when the term "fire resistance" is used. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 2-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.19] Public Input No. 3-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.54] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 13:55:57 EST 2014 Page 49 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 1 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 18-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.15 ] 3.3.15* Deck Covering. A material applied to a deck for purposes of increasing the fire or thermal endurance properties of the deck. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "fire endurance" is no longer used and has been replaced by "fire resistance". In this case, the "deck covering" is intended to both protect (improve fire resistance) and prevent further emissions (reaction to fire) and thus the change recommended is different. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Mon Dec 22 18:40:29 EST 2014 Page 50 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 2 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 2-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.19 ] 3.3.19 Door. 3.3.19.1 C-Class Door. A door constructed of noncombustible material that does not have A- or B-class fire endurance resistance. 3.3.19.2 Horizontal Sliding Door. A door installed in the vertical plane that slides in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of egress travel. 3.3.19.3 Weathertight Door. Door that prevents the penetration of rain, snow, wind-driven spray, and water on deck into the interior spaces. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input This just replaces "fire endurance" by the term "fire resistance". Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 1-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.15] Public Input No. 3-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.54] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:02:42 EST 2014 Page 51 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 3 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 8-NFPA 301-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.28 ] 3.3.30 fire protection rating. The designation indicating the duration of the fire test exposure to which a fire door assembly or fire window assembly was exposed. [NFPA 101-2015] Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The definition of fire protection rating should be brought into NFPA 301 as extracted from NFPA 101. It should be extracted from the latest (2015) edition and not from the 2012 edition. The new edition complies with the manual of style by eliminating references to the test method and the criteria. A parallel definition will also be proposed for fire resistance rating. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 9-NFPA 301-2014 [New Section after 3.3.30] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:28:24 EST 2014 Page 52 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 4 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 9-NFPA 301-2014 [ New Section after 3.3.30 ] 3.3.x fire resistance. The ability of a material, product, or assembly to withstand fire or give protection from it for a period of time [NFPA 556]. 3.3.x fire resistance rating. The time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure as determined by the tests, or methods based on tests, prescribed by this Code [NFPA 101]. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The terms fire resistance and fire resistance rating, used extensively in this code (NFPA 301) should be defined and this should be done by extraction from NFPA 556 (for fire resistance) and NFPA 101 (for fire resistance rating). Extractions should be from the most recent editions. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 8-NFPA 301-2014 [New Section after 3.3.28] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:44:58 EST 2014 Page 53 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 5 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 5-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.30 ] 3.3.30* Fire-Rated Glazing. Glazing systems installed in fire-rated bulkhead or overhead assemblies that have been tested to achieve specified fire resistance ratings with either a fire protection rating or a fire resistance rating. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "fire rated glazing" is defined in both NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 as proposed in this public input. Typically fire rated glazing is tested for a fire protection rating but it can also be tested for a fire resistance rating (that depends on the test used and the use of the hose stream). The information previously contained in the definition is proposed to be moved to the Annex. Neither the definition nor the annex are enforceable sections. If the technical committee feels that the information needs to be enforceable it needs to be placed in a mandatory section of the document. The NFPA Glossary Advisory Committee on Terminology was set up to get consistency in definitions throughout the NFPA system and that is what this public input is attempting to do. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 6-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. A.3.3.30] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:10:23 EST 2014 Page 54 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 6 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 23-NFPA 301-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.34 ] 3.3.34 Furnishings. The contents of spaces such as desks, chairs, tables, sofas, draperies, and rugs. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The term "furnishings" should be replaced by the term "contents and furnishings", which is defined by other NFPA documents. The definitions contained in NFPA 101 and 5000 talk about a building and need to be modified but those in NFPA 556 could work. Contents and Furnishings of a Vehicle (556) Any objects in a vehicle that normally are secured or otherwise put in place for functional or decorative reasons, excluding parts of the structure of the vehicle. Contents and Furnishings (101, 5000): Any movable objects in a building that normally are secured or otherwise put in place for functional reasons, excluding (1) parts of the internal structure of the building, and (2) any items meeting the definition of interior finish. Contents and Furnishings (555): Any movable objects in a building that normally are secured or otherwise put in place for functional reasons, excluding (1) parts of the internal structure of the building and (2) any items meeting the definition of interior finish. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 24-NFPA 301-2015 [Section No. 3.3.34] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 30 08:44:31 EDT 2015 Page 55 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 7 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 24-NFPA 301-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.34 ] 3.3.34 Furnishings. The Contents and Furnishings (in a ship). Any objects in a ship that normally are secured or otherwise put in place for functional or decorative reasons, excluding parts of the structure of the ship but including contents of spaces such as desks, chairs, tables, sofas, draperies, furniture and rugs. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Makes the definition closer to others in NFPA. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 23-NFPA 301-2015 [Section No. 3.3.34] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 30 08:50:54 EDT 2015 Page 56 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 8 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 25-NFPA 301-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.42.2 ] 3.3.42.2* Noncombustible Material. A material that satisfies any of the following: (1) the material meets the criteria of Part 12 of the IMO Fire Test Procedures Code ; (2) the material meets the criteria of 46 CFR 164.009, Noncombustible Materials for Merchant Vessels ; or (3) the material complies with any of the following criteria from NFPA 101, Life Safety Code : (a) a material that, in the form in which it is used and under conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat [ 101: 4.6.13.1(1)]; (b) a material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C [ 101: 4.6.13.1(2)]; or (c) a material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C [ 101: 4.6.13.1(3)]. (see 8.2.2) Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Section 8.2.2 contains all the needed information and this definition is in conflict with the NFPA Manual of Style in that it contains requirements and specific references to codes and standards. The asterisk needs to be removed as the annex notes have been moved to annex for section 8.2.2. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 26-NFPA 301-2015 [Section No. A.3.3.42.2] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: MARCELO HIRSCHLER Organization: GBH INTERNATIONAL Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Jun 30 08:56:27 EDT 2015 Page 57 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 9 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 3-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 3.3.54 ] 3.3.54* Structural Fire Protection. Fire protection that is intended to limit the spread of fire and smoke to as small an area as reasonable, by specifying fire endurance resistance capabilities of structural elements. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Replace fire endurance by fire resistance Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 1-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.15] Public Input No. 2-NFPA 301-2014 [Section No. 3.3.19] Relationship Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:04:37 EST 2014 Page 58 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 0 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 14-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 7.2.2.7 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Stairs shall be provided with approved signage within the enclosure at each deck landing. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Signage needs to be approved by the authority having jurisdiction to ensure that the sign is easily identifiable and legible due to color of and size of letters and background in order to be easily recognized by crew, passengers, and first responders during an emergency. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway Organization: Southern Regional Fire Code De Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 06 14:33:10 EST 2014 Page 59 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 1 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 12-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 7.9.1.2.1 ] 7.9.1.2.1 Where emergency lighting is provided by a prime mover operated electric generator, a delay of not more than 45 10 seconds shall be permitted. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input 101 requires a 10 sec time frame for emergency lights why are marine vessels 45 seconds? 45 seconds is a long time to go without illumination. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: John Chartier Organization: Northeastern Regional Fire Cod Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Oct 02 15:01:32 EDT 2014 Page 60 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 2 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 16-NFPA 301-2014 [ Sections 7.9.1.2.1, 7.9.1.2.2 ] Sections 7.9.1.2.1, 7.9.1.2.2 7.9.1.2.1 Where emergency lighting is provided by a prime mover operated electric generator, a delay of not more than 45 seconds shall be permitted. 7.9.1.2.2 If the emergency generator cannot meet the 45-second requirement, then a transitional power source shall be required., however, a transitional source of power such as battery backup shall be required during the 45 second transition time.. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input A 45 second delay during an emergency situation will result in total pitch black conditions in spaces aboard a vessel that do not normally have any natural lighting from windows, etc., and may contribute to both panic and injury to passengers and crew. Battery backup would allow almost immediate emergency lighting to occur while transitioning from normal power to the prime mover-operated electric generator. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway Organization: Southern Regional Fire Code De Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 06 14:38:27 EST 2014 Page 61 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 3 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 15-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 7.10.5.2 ] 7.10.5.2 Special Signs. Any door, passageway, or stairway that is neither an exit nor a way of exit access, and that is located or arranged so that it is likely to be mistaken for an exit, shall be identified by a sign an approved sign reading NO EXIT. Such sign shall have the, at a minimum, the word NO in letters 5 cm (2 in.) high with stroke width of 1 cm (0.4 in.) and the word EXIT in letters 2.5 cm (1 in.) high, with the word EXIT below the word NO. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input Signage needs to be approved by the authority having jurisdiction to ensure that the sign is easily identifiable and legible due to color of letters and background, etc. Also the size of the lettering should be the minimum size approved so that the AHJ can require larger letters in areas where 2 in. by 1 in. letters may not be large enough to be easily recognized in an emergency. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Bill Galloway Organization: Southern Regional Fire Code De Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Nov 06 14:34:34 EST 2014 Page 62 of 89

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/contentfetcher?commentpara... 4 of 36 10/5/2015 11:44 AM Public Input No. 7-NFPA 301-2014 [ Section No. 8.2.4.9.2 ] 8.2.4.9.2 Pipes, conduits, bus ducts, cables, wires, air ducts, pneumatic tubes and ducts, drive shafts, and similar service equipment that pass through fire barriers shall be protected in accordance with 8.2.4.9.2.1 through 8.2.4.9.2.4. 8.2.4.9.2.1 The space between the penetrating item and the fire barrier shall be filled with a listed material capable of maintaining the fire resistance rating of the barrier, or it shall be protected by a listed device that is designed for that specific purpose and that maintains the fire resistance rating of the barrier. 8.2.4.9.2.2 Where the penetrating item uses a sleeve to penetrate the fire barrier, the sleeve shall be continuously welded on at least one side of the fire barrier, and the space between the item and the sleeve shall be filled with a material capable of maintaining the fire resistance rating of the barrier, or it shall be protected by a device that is designed for that specific purpose and that maintains the fire resistance rating of the barrier. 8.2.4.9.2.3 Insulation and coverings for pipes and ducts shall not pass through the fire barrier unless the material is capable of maintaining the fire resistance rating of the barrier or is protected by a device that is designed for that specific purpose and that maintains the fire resistance rating of the barrier. 8.2.4.9.2.4 Where designs take transmission of vibration into consideration, any vibration isolation shall be made on either side of the fire barrier or shall be made by a device that is designed for that specific purpose and that does not degrade the fire resistance rating of the barrier. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input The value of the fire resistance is the fire resistance rating Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: GBH International Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue Feb 18 14:20:03 EST 2014 Page 63 of 89