NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, 2012 Editions Code Update where art meets engineering Austin Dallas Denver Houston Kansas City Miami Nashville Phoenix Richmond Washington DC
NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 where art meets engineering Austin Dallas Denver Houston Kansas City Miami Nashville Phoenix Richmond Washington DC
Agenda Review Changes to NFPA 101 Review Changes to NFPA 99 CMS Waiver Process Questions
NFPA 101 Changes 2000 edition, CMS adopted March 2003 2003 edition, TDSHS adopted into rules 2006 edition 2009 edition 2012 edition, CMS indicates will adopt this edition, approved categorical waivers based on this edition 2015 edition
NFPA 101 Changes Chapter 3 Definitions Normally Unoccupied Building Service Equipment Support Area (2012) 3.3.21.6 Building Rehabilitation (2006) New definitions to support new Ch. 43. Fire Glazing (2012) Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (2006) 3.3.107 Specific definition
NFPA 101 Changes Chapter 3 Definitions Ambulatory HC (2003) 3.3.188.1 More specific definition of incapacity Health Care Occupancy (2009) 3.3.188.7 Added term inpatient basis Multiple Occupancy (2003) 3.3.188.11 Mixed or separated
NFPA 101 Changes Chapter 3 Definitions Non-Patient-Care Suite (2012) 3.3.272.2 Suite not for patients, new definition, concept in 2009 Patient Care Suite (2006) 3.3.272.5 Patient Care Non-sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.3 e.g. PACU, treatment Patient Care Sleeping Suite (2006) 3.3.272.4 Stories in Height (2009) 3.3.267
NFPA 101 Changes Chapter 6 Occupancy Multiple Occupancy Mixed Occupancy Separated Occupancy Section 6.1.14.1.2 Separated occupancies cannot share egress If shared, then a mixed occupancy
NFPA 101 Changes Exit Enclosures Structures supporting stairs within wall Section 7.1.3.2.1(6) Must be protected with same fire resistance Added in 2009 Existing mechanical room openings to stairs - Categorical Waiver Section 7.1.3.2.1 (9) No storage, no fuel-fired equipment, must be sprinklered Changed in 2003
NFPA 101 Changes Exit Enclosures Electrical conduit serving stairs Section 7.1.3.2.1 (10) Allows communication, PA, security systems in stairs Added in 2009 Membrane penetrations of exit enclosures Section 7.1.3.2.1 (12) Added in 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Doors Horizontal Sliding Doors Section 7.2.1.4.1(4)(c) Allowed for < 10 occupants Added in 2006 Electrically controlled egress doors Section 7.2.1.5.6 Hardware on the door to release door Added in 2009
NFPA 101 Changes -Locking Access Controlled Locks Section 7.2.1.6.2(5) Manual alarms do not have to release locks Section 7.2.1.6.2(7) Provided with emergency lighting Elevator Lobbies Section 7.2.1.6.3 List of 14 items including alarm, communication Not allowed in new high-rise Added 2009
NFPA 101 Changes Stairs Minimum width increase Section 7.2.2.2.1.2 56 in. minimum when total occupants 2000 Added 2006 Stair Identification Section 7.2.2.5.4 Applies to 3 or more stories for new Signage with floor information and level of discharge Revised 2006
NFPA 101 Changes Stairs Exit Stair Path Markings Section 7.2.2.5.5 Photoluminescentmarkings. Not currently required by any section Added in 2009
NFPA 101 Changes Occupant Load Storage in other than storage/mercantile Table 7.3.1.2 Changed from probable load to 500 sf/person Changed in 2006
NFPA 101 Changes Number of Exits Electrical Spaces > 600 V Section 7.4.2 Comply with NFPA 70 Added in 2009
NFPA 101 Changes Egress Illumination Motion Sensor Activated Lighting Section 7.8.1.2.2(5) New requirement to be activated by fire alarm Added 2012 Lighting in New Stairs Section 7.8.1.3.1 Minimum light 108 lux (10 ft-candle) 10 times previous requirement Revised 2003
NFPA 101 Changes Emergency Lighting Function testing Section 7.9.3.1.1 This option requires 3 week to 5 week range, rather than monthly
NFPA 101 Changes Normally Unoccupied Building Service Equipment Support Areas Section 7.13 For areas greater than 45,000 sf(non AS) and greater than 90,000 sf(as) Minimum clear path width 28 in. Clear height egress path 6 ft. 8 in. Two exits Exit signage and lighting
NFPA 101 Changes Fire Protection Fire protection rated glazing marking/label Section 8.3.3.12 Requires specific labeling on every glass piece Required for wired glass Added 2003 Inspection of Dampers Categorical Waiver Section 8.5.5.4.2 Allows 1 and 6 year interval for dampers (NFPA 80/105) Added 2009
NFPA 101 Changes -Generators Updated Reference to NFPA 110 Categorical Waiver Section 9.1.3.1 2010:110 allows reduction in annual testing times Monitored by fire alarm Section 9.1.3.2 Controllers monitored for running, fault, and switch in non-auto position Added 2009
NFPA 101 Changes Fire Alarm Smoke detectors at equipment Section 9.6.1.8.1 Required at FA control unit, NAC power supplies, transmitting equipment
NFPA 101 Changes Suppression ITM Updated reference document NFPA 25-2011 Categorical Waiver Section 9.5 Reduce to monthly electric fire pump test Reduce to semi-annual flow alarm tests
NFPA 101 Changes Interior Finish Existing finish > 1/28 in. CMS Clarification Section 10.2.1.3 Allows for existing finishes without documentation Added 2012 Bulletin boards, posters, paper Section 10.2.5.3 Allows 20% of wall covering Increase from 10% general incidental finish Added 2006
NFPA 101 Changes High Rise Standby Power Section 11.8.2.5.4 Added jockey pump and air compressors for dry and preaction sprinkler systems to be connected Revised 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Health Care General Contiguous Facilities Section 18/19.1.3.4.2 Allows inpatients capable of self preservation to use contiguous facilities Added 2012 Construction Type Section 18.1.3.5 Minimum type is based on entire building height, not just highest HC floor Revised 2012
NFPA 101 Changes HC Locking Security needs locking arrangement Categorical Waiver Section 18/19.1.1.1.7 Section 18/19.2.2.2.5.2 Allows for locking for security needs where previously only for clinical needs List of requirements including complete SD, staff unlocking, FA disabling the locks, power fail safe Added 2009 Delayed Egress Section 18/19.2.2.2.4(2) Removed one lock in a path of egress limitation Revised 2009
NFPA 101 Changes Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4 Wall mounted projections Clarification 6 in. or less above 38 in. Noncontinuous Added 2006/Revised 2012 Wheeled Equipment Categorical Waiver Must maintain 5 ft. Fire plan to relocate Limited to: Equipment/carts in use Emergency equipment not in use Lift and transport Added 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Corridor Width 18/19.2.3.4 Fixed furniture Categorical Waiver Min. 8 ft corridor Permanently affixed 6 ft. clear One side only Area less than 50 sqft Separated by 10 ft Direct supervision or Corridor SD Does not block equipment Added 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Exit Travel Distance Section 18.2.5.3 Added a common path of travel limitation of 100 ft to an exit access door
NFPA 101 Changes Suites 18/19.2.5.7 Construction Must meet the requirements of corridor construction Exit Access Categorical Waiver One directly to a corridor If two required, can be through another suite If two required, can be directly to a stair/exit
NFPA 101 Changes Suites 18/19.2.5.7 Travel Distance Patient care Exit access 100 ft Exit 200 ft No more intervening room limitation Non Patient Care Based on primary use E.g. pharmacy would be 200 ft to exit
NFPA 101 Changes Suites 18/19.2.5.7 Size Sleeping Increase to 7,500 sqft Increase to 10,000 if direct supervision and complete SD coverage Non-sleeping 10,000 sqft Non-patient-care No limitation
NFPA 101 Changes Special Hazards Cooking Equipment Categorical Waiver Section 18.3.2.5 Added 2012 Alcohol-Based Hand-Rub Dispensers Section 18.3.2.6 Update of previous Direct Vent Gas and Solid Fuel Fireplaces Categorical Waiver Section 18.5.2.3 Added 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Corridors Powered Doors Section 18/19.3.6.3.7 Do not have to latch if door can hold 5 lbf E.g. suite doors Added 2009 Roller Latches Section 18/19.3.6.9 Still not allowed except in acute psych settings Must maintain hold at 5 lbf Added 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Smoke Compartments Mechanical Floors Section 18/19.3.7.2(5) No smoke barrier required 2 hr separation Added 2012 Cross Corridor Single Leaf Door Section 18/19.3.7.7 If not in required means of egress Added 2006
NFPA 101 Changes Operations Furnishings/Decorations Categorical Waiver Section 18/19.7.5 Allows for curtains Combustible decorations up to 30% if AS Up to 50% in Patient Rooms with AS Revised 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Operations Recycle Containers Categorical Waiver Section 18/19.7.5.7.2 Maximum 96 gal FM Approved container > 96 gal in rated room Added 2012
NFPA 101 Changes Existing High-Rise Retrofit Sprinkler Section 19.4.2 12 years to install upon adoption of LSC Added 2009
NFPA 99 2012 Changes Changed from Occupancy Based Requirements to Risk-Based Eliminated Occupancy Chapters Risk to Patient Defined by Category New Chapters on IT, Communications Systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Security Management, and Features of Fire Protection
NFPA 99 2012 Changes Facility Governing Body to Designate: Patient Care Rooms Critical Care General Care Basic Care Support Anesthetizing Locations Wet Procedure Locations
NFPA 99 2012 Changes Med Gas Master Alarm Categorical Waiver Section 5.1.9.2 Two panels Can use computer system for one panel per 5.1.9.4 Relative Humidity Categorical Waiver Section 9.3.1.1 ASHRAE 170 2008
NFPA 99 2012 Changes Fire Protection Features Chapter 15 Allows NFPA 30 and 45 to outline requirements for labs and flammable storage Eliminates OR smoke removal Eliminates sprinklers in small closets 15.8.1.3 Recognizes compact mobile storage
CMS Waivers 6-year damper testing Memo 10-04-LSC Wall mounted projections Memo 10-18-LSC Exist Interior Finish Documentation < 1/28 in. Memo 11-07-LSC Wheeled Equipment/Fixed Furniture Memo 12-21-LSC
CMS Waivers Kitchen Equipment Memo 12-21-LSC Fireplaces Memo 12-21-LSC Furnishings/Decorations Memo 12-21-LSC Relative Humidity Memo 13-25-LSC
CMS Waivers Med Gas Master Alarms Memo 13-58-LSC Openings in Exit Enclosures Memo 13-58-LSC Emergency Generator Testing Memo 13-58-LSC Door Locking Memo 13-58-LSC
CMS Waivers Suite Exiting Memo 13-58-LSC Suppression System Testing Memo 13-58-LSC Clean/Recycling Waste Containers Memo 13-58-LSC
CMS Waivers -Documentation CMS Document which waivers using Present to Surveyor prior to start of survey ASHE recommends letter signed by CEO/Safety Committee Joint Commission Life Safety Issues documented in electronic BBI EC issues (e.g. generators, med gas alarms) documented in Safety Committee meeting minutes Notify Surveyor at start of Survey
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