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of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 11-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 1.1.5 ] 1.1.6 When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research, this test standard shall apply to individual fuel packages, including but not limited to those described 1.1.4 and 1.1.5. When tests are conducted for fire reconstruction or research the items excluded above can be included. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:04:18 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-1-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: When tests are conducted for fire reconstruction or research the items excluded above can be included.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 12-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 4.1.6 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] The test methods described herein shall use a gas burner to produce a diffusion flame to expose the individual fuel package, except as discussed in 4. 1.8. When tests are conducted for fire reconstruction or research an alternate ignition source is allowed Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:06:03 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-3-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: When tests are conducted for fire reconstruction or research an alternate ignition source is allowed

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 7-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. 5.4.1 ] 5.4.1 Artificial vegetation items shall be tested by placing the item in the center of the a protective barrier covering a load cell (see Section 7.5) and exposing it to the gas burner described in 4.1.7 at a 20 kw power level. clarification Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 16:33:27 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-8-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: clarification

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 9-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 5.4.3 ] 5.4.3 For artificial Christmas trees, the vertical centerline of the burner shall be located 150 mm ± 2.5 mm (6 in. ± 0.1 in.) inside the outermost portion of the tree located at the worst case position with respect to flame impingement on the branches and within 100 mm (4 in.) vertically from the bottom branches. This proposes a change to the placement of the ignition source when testing artificial trees. Repeat testing experience at UL has shown that placement of the ignition source at 6 inches inside the outermost portion of the tree is not always the location that exposes the highest concentration of tree branches. Depending on the tree construction and configuration, placing the ignition source in a worst case location, where there is the highest concentration of branches, can yield a more representative result. This proposal also adds an Annex commentary that UL Outline 2358 has been successfully used to test and certify pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 10-NFPA 289-2016 [New Section after A.5.3.5] Relationship Submitter Full Name: Ronald Farr Organization: Ul Llc Submittal Date: Wed Jan 06 14:11:08 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-9-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: This proposes a change to the placement of the ignition source when testing artificial trees. Repeat testing experience at UL has shown that placement of the ignition source at 6 inches inside the outermost portion of the tree is not always the location that exposes the highest concentration of tree branches. Depending on the tree construction and configuration, placing the ignition source in a worst case location, where there is the highest concentration of branches, can yield a more representative result.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 5-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. 5.5 ] 5.5 Natural Christmas trees 5.5.1 In order to investigate the effect of fire retardant treatments on natural Christmas trees the procedure to be followed shall be as shown in 5.5.2 through 5.5.4. 5.5.2 The Christmas tree shall be tested by placing it in the center of a protective barrier, placed above a load cell (see Section 7.5), and exposing it to the gas burner described in 4.1.7 with the power level described in 5.5.4. 5.5.3 The vertical centerline of the burner shall be located 150 mm - 2.5 mm (6 in. - 1 in.) inside the outermost portion of the tree and within 100 mm (4 in,) vertically from the bottom branches. 5.5.4 The gas supplied to the propane gas burner shall be controlled linearly from a zero flow rate to a flow rate of 234 cm 3 /s (29.8 standard ft 3 /hour) at 2.5 minutes to provide a theoretical net peak heat release rate of 20 kw/m 2 at 2.5 minutes. The gas input shall then be linearly decreased to reach an input of 0 kw (zero flow rate) at 5.0 minutes. 5.6 Other Individual Fuel Packages. 5.5 6.1 For individual fuel packages other than those described in 4 5.1.2 through 4 5.1.4, the individual fuel package shall be centrally positioned on a weighing platform protective barrier covering a load cell as described in Section 7.5. 5.5 6.2 The weighing platform load cell shall be located centrally under the collection hood. 5.5 6.3 The ignition source shall be placed on the protective barrier (see 5.1.3) and in contact with the individual fuel package or located to optimize ignition and fire growth of the individual fuel package. A procedure for studying fire retardant treatments on natural Christmas trees is being added, based on studies at UL. The research suggested that natural Christmas trees cannot withstand 20 kw for 15 min without reaching flashover and a less severe ignition source is being proposed. The change relating to the weighing platform is intended to provide language consistent with the language in 7.5, where the term weighing platform does not appear. The other proposed change to the section on other fuel packages is a correction of the referenced sections. Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 16:01:06 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-5-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: A procedure for studying fire retardant treatments on natural Christmas trees is being added, based on studies at UL. The research suggested that natural Christmas trees cannot withstand 20 kw for 15 min without reaching flashover and a less severe ignition source is being proposed. Conditioning information may be needed. A task group has been developed to look at the conditioning requirements. The change relating to the weighing platform is intended to provide language consistent with the language in 7.5, where the term weighing platform does not appear. The other proposed change to the section on other fuel packages is a correction of the referenced sections.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 13-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 5.5.1 ] 5.5.1 For individual fuel packages other than those described in 4.1.2 through 4.1.4, the individual fuel package shall be centrally positioned on a weighing platform as described in Section 7.5. When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research the use of a weighing platform may be omitted When tests are conducted for fire reconstruction or research this instrumentation may not be required. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:07:22 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-5-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: A procedure for studying fire retardant treatments on natural Christmas trees is being added, based on studies at UL. The research suggested that natural Christmas trees cannot withstand 20 kw for 15 min without reaching flashover and a less severe ignition source is being proposed. Conditioning information may be needed. A task group has been developed to look at the conditioning requirements. The change relating to the weighing platform is intended to provide language consistent with the language in 7.5, where the term weighing platform does not appear. The other proposed change to the section on other fuel packages is a correction of the referenced sections.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 14-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 5.5.2 ] 5.5.2 The weighing platform individual fuel package shall be located centrally under the collection hood. It is more important that the test sample be centered under the hood rather than the weighing device Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:08:14 EST 2016 Resolution: Individual fuel packages may not be symmetrical therefore it is impossible to require them to be located centrally.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 15-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 5.5.3 ] 5.5.3 The ignition source shall be placed on the protective barrier (see 5.1.3) and in contact with the individual fuel package or located to optimize ignition and fire growth of the individual fuel package, except as discussed in 4. 1.8 For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate ignition source is allowed. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:09:04 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-5-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: A procedure for studying fire retardant treatments on natural Christmas trees is being added, based on studies at UL. The research suggested that natural Christmas trees cannot withstand 20 kw for 15 min without reaching flashover and a less severe ignition source is being proposed. Conditioning information may be needed. A task group has been developed to look at the conditioning requirements. The change relating to the weighing platform is intended to provide language consistent with the language in 7.5, where the term weighing platform does not appear. The other proposed change to the section on other fuel packages is a correction of the referenced sections.

of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 16-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 6.1.4 ] 6.1.5 When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research alternative sample conditioning shall be permitted. The alternative sample conditioning shall be documented as part of the test record. For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate conditioning may be required. For example if the purpose of the test is to replicate the burning rate of an item in Alaska in February. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:10:19 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-10-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate conditioning may be required. For example if the purpose of the test is to replicate the burning rate of an item in Alaska in February.

0 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 17-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 6.2.3 ] When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research alternative environmental conditions shall be permitted. The alternative environmental conditions shall be documented as part of the test record. For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate environment may be required for the purpose of the testing. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:12:08 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-12-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate environment may be required for the purpose of the testing.

1 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 6-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. 7.1 ] 7.1 Ignition Source. 7.1.1 The ignition source for the test shall be a gas burner with a nominal 305 mm 305 mm (nominal 12 in. 12 in.) porous top surface of a refractory material. 7.1.1.1 2 The refractory material through which the gas is supplied shall be a nominal 25 mm (nominal 1 in.) thick porous ceramic fiberboard over a 152 mm ± 5 mm (6 in. ± 0.2 in.) plenum. porous material referenced in 7.1.1.2 Alternatively, shall be a minimum 102 mm (4 in.) layer of white Ottawa silica sand shall be permitted to be used to provide the horizontal surface through which the gas is supplied, as shown in Figure 7.1. 1. 2. Figure 7.1.1. 2 Gas Burner Using White Ottawa Silica Sand as Refractory Surface. 7.1.1. 3 The burner with a layer of white Ottawa silica sand as shown in Figure 7.1.1.2 shall be used for individual fuel packages with a potential for dripping. 7.1.2 The The top surface of the burner through which the gas is applied shall be located horizontally 305 mm ± 50 mm (12 in. ± 2 in.) above the protective barrier (see 5.1.3 and 7.5.2.1). 7.1.3 4 The gas supply to the burner shall be propane of C.P. grade (99 percent purity) or having a net heat of combustion of 46.5 MJ/kg ± 0.5 MJ/kg. 7.1.3 4.1 Flow rates of gas shall be calculated using a net heat of combustion of propane of 85 MJ/m 3 (2280 Btu/ft 3 ) at standard conditions of 101 kpa (14.7 psi) pressure and 20 C (68 F) temperature. 7.1.3 4.2 The gas flow rate shall be metered throughout the test, with an accuracy of at least ±5 percent. 7.1.3 4.3 The heat output to the burner shall be controlled within ±5 percent of the prescribed value.

2 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM 7.1.4 5 The gas supply to the burner shall produce a net heat output of any of the following for a total of 15 minutes: (1) 20 kw (2) 40 kw (3) 70 kw (4) 100 kw (5) 160 kw (6) 300 kw 7.1.5 6 Burner controls shall be provided for automatic shutoff of the gas supply if flameout occurs. 7.1.6 7 The burner shall be ignited by a pilot burner or a remotely controlled spark igniter. Recent experience has indicated that the porous material to be used needs to be the Ottawa sand. One reason is that it is often not possible to know in advance whether a material to be tested will drip. Therefore discussing what material is to be used for dripping materials is unnecessary. Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 16:28:21 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-13-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Recent experience has indicated that the porous material to be used needs to be the Ottawa sand. One reason is that it is often not possible to know in advance whether a material to be tested will drip. Therefore discussing what material is to be used for dripping materials is unnecessary.

3 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 18-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 7.1.6 ] 7.1.7 When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research, a different ignition source may be used, as discussed in 4.1.8. For fire reconstruction and research tests an alternate ignition source is allowed. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:13:05 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-13-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Recent experience has indicated that the porous material to be used needs to be the Ottawa sand. One reason is that it is often not possible to know in advance whether a material to be tested will drip. Therefore discussing what material is to be used for dripping materials is unnecessary.

4 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 19-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.2.1 ] 7.2.2.1 A nominal 300-watt flood-type, quartz halogen lamp shall be positioned near the floor level and aimed at a level above the burner. The test sample shall be adequately illuminated so that the entire sample is visible for video and still photography. The important part of this requirement is that the sample is properly lighted. Specifying a specific type of bulb is unnecessary. Most labs are moving to low power LED lights. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:15:34 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-14-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: The important part of this requirement is that the sample is properly lighted. Specifying a specific type of bulb is unnecessary. Most labs are moving to low power LED lights.

5 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 20-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.2.2.3 ] 7.2.2.2.3 A timer depicting elapsed time shall be included in all videos. The timer shall be clearly viewed throughout the test period. The timer shall be permitted to be integral to the video camera. The timer can be added to the video in post production DVR based video recording systems embed the time in each frame of the digital video file. These video systems often apply the elapsed time automatically when recording is completed. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:22:08 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-15-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: DVR based video recording systems embed the time in each frame of the digital video file. These video systems often apply the elapsed time automatically when recording is completed.

6 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 21-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.2.2.4 ] 7.2.2.2.4 Prior to ignition of the burner, the date and laboratory test report identification number shall be recorded on the video. The video shall be started at least 30 seconds prior to ignition of the burner, and the video recording shall be continuous for the duration of the test period. For digital video recording systems this information can be recorded as part of the electronic record Many laboratory video recording systems are directly linked to a data acquisition and/or LIMs system. These systems store the test information automatically as part of the test record. The old method of putting a sign in the video is redundant for these systems. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:23:17 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-6-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Many laboratory video recording systems are directly linked to a data acquisition and/or LIMs system. These systems store the test information automatically as part of the test record. The old method of putting a sign in the video is redundant for these systems.

7 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 24-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.2.3.1 ] 7.2.2.3.1 A timer depicting elapsed time shall be included in all photographs. The timer shall be clearly viewed throughout the test period. The timer shall be permitted to be integral to the camera. For digital cameras this information can be recorded as part of the electronic test record. Digital cameras embed the date and time information as metadata into the digital file. Therefore, the time information is saved by default. When including digital photographs in reports many laboratories use software that include this meta data as the picture caption by default. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:26:12 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-16-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Digital cameras embed the date and time information as metadata into the digital file. Therefore, the time information is saved by default. When including digital photographs in reports many laboratories use software that include this meta data as the picture caption by default.

8 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 26-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.2.3.2 ] 7.2.2.3.2 Prior to ignition of the burner, the date and laboratory test report identification number shall be photographed. For digital cameras this information can be recorded as part of the electronic test record. Color slides, photographs, or digital images shall be taken at intervals not exceeding 15 seconds for the first 3 minutes of the test and at intervals not exceeding 30 seconds thereafter for the duration of the test. When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research it shall be permitted to take photographs at different intervals. Many laboratory import the test photographs directly into a LIMs system. These systems store the test information automatically as part of the electronic record. The old method of putting a sign in the picture is redundant for these systems. The requirement to take a picture at 15 second intervals is redundant when HD video is typically being recorded at the same time. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:28:12 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-17-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Many laboratory import the test photographs directly into a LIMs system. These systems store the test information automatically as part of the electronic record. The old method of putting a sign in the picture is redundant for these systems. The requirement to take a picture at 15 second intervals is redundant when HD video is typically being recorded at the same time.

9 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 22-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 7.4.7.6.3 ] When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research the use of smoke obscuration instrumentation may be omitted. For fire reconstruction and research this instrumentation may not be required for the intended purpose of the tests. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:24:16 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-18-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: For fire reconstruction and research this instrumentation may not be required for the intended purpose of the tests.

0 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 23-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after 7.5.5 ] 7.5.6 When tests are conducted for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research the use of n alternative weighing platform and protective barrier may be used or omitted. Any use of an alternative weighing platform or protective barrier shall be documented in sufficient detail that another laboratory could replicate the test. For fire reconstruction and research the weighing platform and the barrier with a lip may not be required for the intended purpose of the tests. For example, a barrier without a lip may be required, or a weighing platform under only a portion of the test sample may be what is important. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:24:57 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-19-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: For fire reconstruction and research the weighing platform and the barrier with a lip may not be required for the intended purpose of the tests. For example, a barrier without a lip may be required, or a weighing platform under only a portion of the test sample may be what is important.

1 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 27-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 8.1.2.3 ] 8.1.2.3 The calibration test shall use the standard ignition source intended for the test, centered under the exhaust hood.. If a different ignition source is used for the purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research, then the calibration test shall use an ignition source described in 7.1.1 When an alternate ignition source is used for fire reconstruction tests, the standard gas burner should still be used to calibrate the heat release rate instrumentation. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:32:08 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-20-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: When an alternate ignition source is used for fire reconstruction tests, the standard gas burner should still be used to calibrate the heat release rate instrumentation.

2 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 28-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. 8.1.3 ] 8.1.3* The data resulting from a calibration test shall provide the following: The output output as a function of time, after the burner is activated, of all instruments normally used for the standard fire test The maximum extension of the burner flame, as recorded by still photographs taken at 30-second intervals or by continuous video recording The temperature and velocity profiles across the duct cross-section at the location of the bidirectional probe The differential pressure across the bidirectional probe. Remove 1. There is no reason to photograph or record video for every calibration test. Remove 2. There is no practical reason to record velocity and temperature profiles across the duct for every calibration test. Measuring these values would require the installation of an array of temperature and velocity probes across the ducts. These measurements are often performed when commissioning a new hood, but I have never heard of this being done for every test. Remove 3. The raw data from the test will include the bidirectional probe pressure as well as many other instrument readings. There is no reason to single out the bidirectional probe pressure. Submittal Date: Thu Jan 07 15:32:56 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-21-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Remove 1. There is no reason to photograph or record video for every calibration test. Remove 2. There is no practical reason to record velocity and temperature profiles across the duct for every calibration test. Measuring these values would require the installation of an array of temperature and velocity probes across the ducts. These measurements are often performed when commissioning a new hood, but I have never heard of this being done for every test. Remove 3. The raw data from the test will include the bidirectional probe pressure as well as many other instrument readings. There is no reason to single out the bidirectional probe pressure.

3 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 4-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. A.1.1.1 ] A.1.1.1 This standard is referenced, including requirements for a maximum heat release rate of 100 kw, in several codes where specific individual fuel packages are exposed to a 20 kw ignition source. The applications include foam plastics in signs (NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code), foam plastic displays (NFPA 101 and the International Fire Code), artificial decorative vegetation (International Fire Code), foam components of children s playground structures (NFPA 1, Fire Code, and the International Building Code) and, foam plastics in kiosks (NFPA 101 and International Building Code) and decorative materials (including curtains and drapes) ( International Fire Code ). clarification, based on IFC language Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 15:54:30 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-22-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Clarification.

4 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 10-NFPA 289-2016 [ New Section after A.5.3.5 ] A.5.4 Artificial Vegetation Type your content here... An alternate test method that has been used for the tes ng and cer fica on of ar ficial Christmas Trees is UL Subject 2358, Outline of Inves ga on for Fire Tests of Pre Lit Ar ficial Seasonal Use Trees and Other Seasonal Decora ve Items The igni on fire source exposure represents a 5 minute growth and decay fire challenge that peaks at 20 kw. The condi ons of acceptance are as follows :1) peak heat release rate does not exceed 100 kw, 2) total heat release rate does not exceed 15 MJ during the first 10 minutes of the test, and 3) t he sample shall not lose structural integrity such as pping, falling, or loss of branches during the test. This proposes a change to the placement of the ignition source when testing artificial trees. Repeat testing experience at UL has shown that placement of the ignition source at 6 inches inside the outermost portion of the tree is not always the location that exposes the highest concentration of tree branches. Depending on the tree construction and configuration, placing the ignition source in a worst case location, where there is the highest concentration of branches, can yield a more representative result. This proposal also adds an Annex commentary that UL Outline 2358 has been successfully used to test and certify pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. Related Public Inputs for This Document Related Input Public Input No. 9-NFPA 289-2016 [Section No. 5.4.3] Relationship Submitter Full Name: Ronald Farr Organization: Ul Llc Submittal Date: Wed Jan 06 14:17:28 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-23-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: This proposes a change to the placement of the ignition source when testing artificial trees. Repeat testing experience at UL has shown that placement of the ignition source at 6 inches inside the outermost portion of the tree is not always the location that exposes the highest concentration of tree branches. Depending on the tree construction and configuration, placing the ignition source in a worst case location, where there is the highest concentration of branches, can yield a more representative result. This proposal also adds an Annex commentary that UL Outline 2358 has been successfully used to test and certify pre-lit artificial Christmas trees.

5 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 1-NFPA 289-2015 [ Chapter C ] Annex C Informational References C.1 Referenced Publications. The documents or portions thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informational sections of this standard and are not part of the requirements of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for other reasons. C.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2012 edition. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2012 edition. NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 edition. NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 edition. NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, 2012 edition. C.1.2 Other Publications. C.1.2.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM E 603 E603, Standard Guide for Room Fire Experiments, 2007 2013. ASTM E 800 E800, Standard Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires, 2007 2014. ASTM E 1354 E1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2015. 2011 ASTM E 1537 E1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1590 E1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1822 E1822, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs, 2009 2013. ASTM E 2067 E2067, Standard Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Tests (Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 4.07), 2008 2012. ASTM E 2257 E2257, Standard Test Method for Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials or Assemblies, 2008 2013a. C.1.2.2 ICC Publications. International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA. 22041. International Building Code, 2012 edition 2015. International Fire Code, 2012 edition 2015. C.1.2.3 ISO Publications. International Organization for Standardization, 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20 ISO Central Secretariat, BIBC II, 8, Chemin de Blandonnet, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland. ISO 9705, Fire Tests Full Scale Room Fire Tests for Surface Products, 1993. C.1.2.4 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006. C.1.2.5 U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20402 20401-0001. Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1633.

6 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM C.1.2.6 Other References. California Technical Bulletin TB 133. Chow, W. K., and K. F. Lai, Optical Measurement of Smoke, Fire and Materials, vol. 16, 135 139, 1992. Coaker, A. W., M. M. Hirschler, and C. L. Shoemaker, Rate of Heat Release Testing for Vinyl Wire and Cable Materials with Reduced Flammability and Smoke: Small Scale and Full Scale Tests, in Proc. 15th. Int. Conference on Fire Safety, Product Safety Corporation, San Francisco, Ed., C. J. Hilado, January 8 12, pp. 220 256, 1990. Janssens, M. L., Measuring Rate of Heat Release by Oxygen Consumption, Fire Technology, pp. 234 249, August 1991. Janssens, M. L., and W. J. Parker, Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry, in Heat Release in Fires, Ed. V. Babrauskas and S. J. Grayson, Elsevier, London, Chapter 3, pp. 31 59, 1992. McCaffrey, B. J., and G. Heskestad, A Robust Bidirectional Low-Velocity Probe for Flame and Fire Application, Combustion and Flame, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 125 127, February 1976. Ostman, B., Comparison of Smoke Release from Building Products, Int. Conf. FIRE. Control the Heat...Reduce the Hazard, London, Oct. 24 25, 1988, Fire Research Station, UK, paper 8. Ower, E., and R. Pankhurst, The Measurement of Air Flow, Pergamon Press, 5th Edition, pp. 112 147, 1977. C.2 Informational References. (Reserved) C.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. (Reserved) Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions. Submitter Full Name: Aaron Adamczyk Organization: [ Not Specified ] Submittal Date: Mon Jun 15 19:28:22 EDT 2015 Resolution: FR-24-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions.

7 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 3-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. C.1.2.1 ] C.1.2.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM E 603, Guide for Room Fire Experiments, 2007 2013. ASTM E 800, Standard Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires, 2007 2014. ASTM E 1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2015a. 2011 ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007 2015. ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007 2013. ASTM E 1822, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs, 2009 2013. ASTM E 2067, Standard Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Tests (Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 4.07), 2008., 2015. ASTM E 2257, Standard Test Method for Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials or Assemblies, 2008 2015. date updates Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 15:50:17 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-24-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions.

8 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 2-NFPA 289-2015 [ Section No. C.1.2.2 ] C.1.2.2 ICC Publications. International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA. 22041. International Building Code, 2012 2015 edition. International Fire Code, 2012 2015 edition. date updates Submitter Full Name: Marcelo Hirschler Organization: Gbh International Submittal Date: Thu Dec 24 15:49:35 EST 2015 Resolution: FR-24-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions.

9 of 29 4/12/2016 9:32 AM Public Input No. 8-NFPA 289-2016 [ Section No. C.1.2.4 ] C.1.2.4 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006. UL 2358, Outline for Fire Tests of Pre-lit Artificial Seasonal Use Trees and Other Seasonal Decorative Items, 2013 This proposal adds a reference from A5.4, Annex commentary that UL Outline 2358 has been successfully used to test and certify pre-lit artificial Christmas trees. Submitter Full Name: Ronald Farr Organization: Ul Llc Submittal Date: Wed Jan 06 14:06:25 EST 2016 Resolution: FR-24-NFPA 289-2016 Statement: Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions.