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AGENDA NFPA Technical Committee on Means of Egress NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Second Draft Meeting

Monday, June 20, 2016

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1. Call to order. Call meeting to order by Chair David Collins at 8:00 a.m. on June 20,

2016 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

2. Introduction of committee members and guests. For a current committee roster, see page 2.

3. Approval of July 27-28, 2015 first draft meeting minutes. See page 7.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. See page 11.

5. Emergency stair travel device task group report – Jake Pauls, TG Chair.

6. Exit and exit discharge task group report – Mike Crowley, TG Chair.

7. Vertical openings task group report – David Collins, TG Chair.

8. Horizontally sliding accordion doors (101-7.2.1.14) for enclosing exit stairs task group report – Rita Guest, TG Chair.

9. NFPA 101 Second Draft preparation. a. For Public Comments, see page 28. b. For Committee Inputs, see page 71.

10. NFPA 5000 Second Draft preparation. a. For Public Comments, see page 84. b. For Committee Inputs, see page 117.

11. Other business.

12. Future meetings.

13. Adjournment.

Enclosures

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Address List No PhoneMeans of Egress SAF-MEA

Safety to Life

Gregory E. Harrington06/03/2016

SAF-MEA

David S. Collins

ChairThe Preview Group, Inc.632 Race StreetCincinnati, OH 45202American Institute of Architects

SE 3/4/2009SAF-MEA

Gregory E. Harrington

Secretary (Staff-Nonvoting)National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

2/3/2016

SAF-MEA

Ryan Alles

PrincipalHigh Rise Escape Systems, Inc.209 Meadow Beauty TerraceSanford, FL 32771The Safe Evacuation CoalitionAlternate: Jonathan Shimshoni

M 7/26/2007SAF-MEA

Charles A. Badeau

PrincipalLiberty Mutual InsuranceRisk Control Services62 Maple Avenue, MS 209Keene, NH 03431

I 03/03/2014

SAF-MEA

Charles V. Barlow

PrincipalEverGlow NA, Inc.1122 Industrial DrivePO Box 830Matthews, NC 28106-0830

M 4/14/2005SAF-MEA

Warren D. Bonisch

PrincipalAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation1701 North Collins Blvd., Suite 235Richardson, TX 75080Alternate: William J. Burrus

I 7/1/1995

SAF-MEA

Kenneth E. Bush

PrincipalMaryland State Fire Marshals Office301 Bay Street, Lower LevelEaston, MD 21601-2721International Fire Marshals AssociationAlternate: R. T. Leicht

E 1/1/1987SAF-MEA

Mark Chan

PrincipalBay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)System Safety Department300 Lakeside DriveOakland, CA 94612

U 04/05/2016

SAF-MEA

Michael A. Crowley

PrincipalJENSEN HUGHES8827 West Sam Houston ParkwayNorthSuite 150Houston, TX 77040-5399Alternate: Brian T. Rhodes

SE 1/15/2004SAF-MEA

Richard L. Day

PrincipalMichigan State Fire Marshal's Office207 Jackson StreetAllegan, MI 49010-9156

E 07/29/2013

SAF-MEA

David A. de Vries

PrincipalFiretech Engineering Inc.8140 Monticello AvenueSkokie, IL 60076-3326Alternate: Joshua W. Elvove

SE 7/1/1993SAF-MEA

Steven Di Pilla

PrincipalESIS Health, Safety & Environmental436 Walnut StreetPhiladephia, PA 19106American Society of Safety Engineers

I 7/1/1994

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Safety to Life


SAF-MEA

Paul L. Dove

PrincipalCity of Coldwater Fire Department57 Division StreetColdwater, MI 49036Michigan Fire Inspectors SocietyAlternate: Brian Batten

E 10/18/2011SAF-MEA

David W. Frable

PrincipalUS General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service665 Green Meadow LaneGeneva, IL 60134

U 1/1/1991

SAF-MEA

Rita C. Guest

PrincipalCarson Guest, Inc.1776 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 120Atlanta, GA 30309-2306American Society of Interior Designers

U 7/20/2000SAF-MEA

Bryan Lawrence Hoskins

PrincipalOklahoma State University499 Cordell SouthStillwater, OK 74078Alternate: Virginia R. Charter

SE 10/23/2013

SAF-MEA

Xianxu (Sherri) Hu

PrincipalVerisk Analytics/Insurance Services Office, Inc.545 Washington Boulevard, 18-9Jersey City, NJ 07310-1607

I 04/05/2016SAF-MEA

Waymon Jackson

PrincipalUniversity of Texas at Austin1 University Station, Stop C2600PO Box 7729Austin, TX 78713Alternate: Josh Lambert

U 7/23/2008

SAF-MEA

Gary Lampella

PrincipalNational Association of Home Builders (NAHB)1201 15th Street NWWashington, DC 20005National Association of Home BuildersAlternate: Daniel Buuck

U 04/05/2016SAF-MEA

James K. Lathrop

PrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.81 Pennsylvania AvenueNiantic, CT 06357Alternate: William E. Koffel

SE 1/1/1992

SAF-MEA

Brian A. Marcyjanik

PrincipalUS Department of Veterans Affairs229 Wyncrest DriveButler, PA 16001-1795US Department of Veterans Affairs

U 04/05/2016SAF-MEA

Gary L. Nuschler

PrincipalOtis Elevator Company5 Farm Springs RoadFarmington, CT 06032-2575National Elevator Industry Inc.Alternate: Kevin L. Brinkman

M 4/15/2004

SAF-MEA

Denise L. Pappas

PrincipalValcom, Inc.5614 Hollins RoadRoanoke, VA 24019-5056National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: Andrew G. Berezowski

M 7/26/2007SAF-MEA

Jake Pauls

PrincipalJake Pauls Consulting Services255 Glenlake Avenue, Suite 2207Toronto, ON M6P 1G2 CanadaAmerican Public Health AssociationAlternate: Stanley C. Harbuck

C 1/1/1977

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Text Box


Safety to Life


SAF-MEA

Richard D. Peacock

PrincipalUS National Institute of Standards & TechnologyEngineering Laboratory100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8664Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8664

RT 03/21/2006SAF-MEA

Robert R. Perry

PrincipalRobert Perry Associates Inc.470 Waubonsee CircleOswego, IL 60543Door and Hardware Institute

M 7/22/1999

SAF-MEA

Vincent Quinterno

PrincipalRhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office1 Capitol HillProvidence, RI 02908Alternate: Wade Palazini

E 10/18/2011SAF-MEA

Kenneth Saks

PrincipalUS National Institutes of Health502 Hillsboro DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902-3131

U 10/23/2013

SAF-MEA

Roy W. Schwarzenberg

PrincipalUS Central Intelligence Agency6148 Fieldcrest DriveFrederick, MD 21701Alternate: Kelly R. Tilton

U 7/1/1993SAF-MEA

Michael S. Shulman

PrincipalUL LLC455 East Trimble RoadSan Jose, CA 95131-1230Alternate: Jon G. Roberts

RT 1/15/1999

SAF-MEA

J. Francois Simard

PrincipalCirque Du Soleil8400 2E AvenueMontreal, QC H1Z 4M6 Canada

IM 08/11/2014SAF-MEA

Michael Tierney

PrincipalKellen Company18 Hebron RoadBolton, CT 06043Builders Hardware Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: John Woestman

M 1/12/2000

SAF-MEA

Joseph H. Versteeg

PrincipalVersteeg Associates86 University DriveTorrington, CT 06790

SE 1/1/1990SAF-MEA

Brian Batten

AlternateFerndale Fire Department1635 Livernois StreetFerndale, MI 48220Michigan Fire Inspectors SocietyPrincipal: Paul L. Dove

E 10/28/2014

SAF-MEA

Andrew G. Berezowski

AlternateHoneywell Inc.12 Clintonville RoadNorthford, CT 06472-1610National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Denise L. Pappas

M 04/08/2015SAF-MEA

Kevin L. Brinkman

AlternateNational Elevator Industry, Inc.925 West Center StreetEureka, IL 61530-9505Principal: Gary L. Nuschler

M 08/17/2015

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SAF-MEA

William J. Burrus

AlternateAon Fire Protection Engineering Corporation700 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 1212San Antonio, TX 78258Principal: Warren D. Bonisch

I 10/29/2012SAF-MEA

Daniel Buuck

AlternateNational Association of Home Builders1201 15th Street, NWWashington, DC 20005-2800National Association of Home BuildersPrincipal: Gary Lampella

U 03/03/2014

SAF-MEA

Virginia R. Charter

AlternateOklahoma State University499 Cordell SouthStillwater, OK 74078-8016Principal: Bryan Lawrence Hoskins

SE 12/08/2015SAF-MEA

Joshua W. Elvove

Alternate3478 South Cimarron WayAurora, CO 80014-3912Principal: David A. de Vries

SE 1/1/1990

SAF-MEA

Stanley C. Harbuck

AlternateSchool of Building InspectionPO Box 1643Salt Lake City, UT 84110American Public Health AssociationPrincipal: Jake Pauls

C 08/17/2015SAF-MEA

William E. Koffel

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-2107Principal: James K. Lathrop

SE 1/1/1992

SAF-MEA

Josh Lambert

AlternateUniversity of Texas at Austin304 East 24th Street, Suite 202ADMail Code C2600Austin, TX 78712Principal: Waymon Jackson

U 07/29/2013SAF-MEA

R. T. Leicht

AlternateState of DelawareOffice of State Fire Marshal4 Drummond DriveWilmington, DE 19808International Fire Marshals AssociationPrincipal: Kenneth E. Bush

E 7/20/2000

SAF-MEA

Wade Palazini

AlternateRhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office1 Capitol HillProvidence, RI 02908Principal: Vincent Quinterno

E 10/29/2012SAF-MEA

Brian T. Rhodes

AlternateJENSEN HUGHES3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1640Principal: Michael A. Crowley

SE 4/3/2003

SAF-MEA

Jon G. Roberts

AlternateUL LLC6608 North Western Avenue, #280Oklahoma City, OK 73116-7326Principal: Michael S. Shulman

RT 08/17/2015SAF-MEA

Jonathan Shimshoni

AlternateEscape Rescue Systems Ltd.David Hamelek 7Tel-Aviv, 64953 IsraelThe Safe Evacuation CoalitionPrincipal: Ryan Alles

M 3/1/2011

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SAF-MEA

Kelly R. Tilton

AlternateUS Central Intelligence Agency15160 Winesap DriveNorth Potomac, MD 20878Principal: Roy W. Schwarzenberg

U 01/10/2008SAF-MEA

John Woestman

AlternateKellen Company808 North York Street, Box 989Monroe, IA 50170-0989Builders Hardware Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Michael Tierney

M 8/5/2009

SAF-MEA

Pichaya Chantranuwat

Nonvoting MemberFusion Consultants Co. Ltd/Thailand81/55 Soi Phumijit, Rama 4 RoadPrakanong, KlontoeyBangkok, 10110 Thailand

SE 1/18/2001SAF-MEA

William R. Hamilton

Nonvoting MemberUS Department of LaborOccupational Safety & Health Administration200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room N3609Washington, DC 20210

E 3/4/2009

SAF-MEA

Gregory E. Harrington

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

2/3/2016

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NFPA 101/5000 TC ON MEANS OF EGRESS FIRST DRAFT MEETING MINUTES 1

MINUTES NFPA Technical Committee on Means of Egress NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 First Draft Meeting

July 27-28, 2015

InterContinental Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

1. Call to order. The meeting called to order by Chair David Collins at 8:00 a.m. on July

27, 2015 at the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, Milwaukee, WI.

2. Self-Introductions. Self-introductions were made by committee members and guests.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME COMPANY David Collins, Chair The Preview Group, Inc.

Rep.: American Institute of Architects

Ron Cote, Secretary National Fire Protection Association

Ryan Alles, Principal High Rise Escape Systems, Inc.

Rep.: The Safe Evacuation Coalition

Charles Badeau, Principal Liberty Mutual Insurance

Charles Barlow, Principal EverGlow NA, Inc.

Brian Batten, Alt. to Paul Dove Ferndale Fire Department

Rep.: Michigan Fire Inspectors Society

Andrew Berezowski, Alt. to Denise

Pappas

Honeywell Inc.

Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers

Association

Warren Bonisch, Principal Aon Fire Protection Engineering

Kenneth Bush, Principal Maryland State Fire Marshals Office

Rep.: International Fire Marshals

Association

Daniel Buuck, Principal National Association of Home Builders

Michael Crowley, Principal JENSEN HUGHES

David de Vries, Principal Firetech Engineering Inc.

David Frable, Principal US General Services Administration

Rita Guest, Principal Carson Guest, Inc.

Rep.: American Society of Interior

Designers

Bryan Hoskins, Principal Oklahoma State University

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Waymon Jackson, Principal University of Texas at Austin

William Koffel, Alt. to James Lathrop Koffel Associates, Inc.

James Lathrop, Principal Koffel Associates, Inc.

Gary Nuschler, Principal Otis Elevator Company

Rep.: National Elevator Industry Inc.

Denise Pappas, Principal Valcom, Inc.

Rep.: National Electrical Manufacturers

Association

Jake Pauls, Principal Jake Pauls Consulting Services

Rep.: American Public Health Association

Robert Perry, Principal Robert Perry Associates Inc.

Rep.: Door and Hardware Institute

Vincent Quinterno, Principal Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office

Kenneth Saks, Principal US National Institutes of Health

Roy Schwarzenberg, Principal US Central Intelligence Agency

Michael Shulman, Principal Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Francois J. Simard, Principal Cirque Du Soleil

Michael Tierney, Principal Kellen Company

Rep.: Builders Hardware Manufacturers

Association

Nathan Vander Roest, Principal US Architect of the Capitol

Joseph Versteeg, Principal Versteeg Associates

John Woestman, Alt. to Michael Tierney Kellen Company

Rep.: Builders Hardware Manufacturers

Association

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT PRESENT

NAME COMPANY Richard Day, Principal Michigan State Fire Marshal’s Office

Steven Di Pilla, Principal ESIS Global Risk Control Services

Richard Peacock, Voting Alternate NIST

GUESTS

NAME COMPANY

Kevin Brinkman National Elevator Industry, Inc.

William Hall Portland Cement Association

Wayne Hamit Salamandera Zone

Gregory Harrington National Fire Protection Association

Steve Orlowski Building Owners & Managers Association

James Rickard P3 Consulting

James Smith American Wood Council

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3. Approval of May 20-21, 2013 second draft meeting minutes. The minutes were

approved as distributed.

4. The process – staff PowerPoint presentation. Staff explained the revision schedule and

particulars for committee actions at the First Draft meeting via the slides included in the

agenda.

5. Correlating committee minutes with direction for 2018 editions. The committee

reviewed the subject areas raised by the NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 Correlating

Committees. A task group was formed to address emergency stair travel devices for a future meeting. Emergency stair travel devices task group: Jake Pauls – Chair, Ryan Alles, Bryan

Hoskins, Steve Orlowski, and Vinny Quinterno.

6. Hazardous materials task group report. The Public Inputs, submitted by the task

group, were accepted as First Revisions (FR).

7. Elevator machine room sprinklers task group. The task group was discharged.

8. Exit and exit discharge task group. The task group, consisting of Mike Crowley –

Chair, Charles Barlow, Dave Collins, Paul Dove, Stephen Orlowski, Vincent Quinterno

and Joe Versteeg, was retained on agenda.

9. Vertical openings task group. A Committee Input (CI) was prepared to permit the

committee to return to the subject during Second Draft preparation. The task group,

consisting of Dave Collins – Chair, Charles Barlow, Warren Bonisch, Josh Elvove, and

Josh Lambert, was retained on agenda.

10. Horizontally sliding accordion doors (101-7.2.1.14) for enclosing exit stairs task group. A Committee Input (CI) was prepared to permit the committee to return to the

subject during Second Draft preparation. The task group, consisting of Rita Guest –

Chair, Brian Batten/Paul Dove, Bob Perry, and Vincent Quinterno was retained on

agenda.

11. School security workshop. Workshop report noted as received. No action taken in

advance of occupancy chapter committee meetings.

12. NFPA 5000 annexes errors. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the subject.

13. Exit Stair Path Markings. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the subject.

14. Handrails one side only. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the subject.

15. Headroom on stair landings. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the subject.

16. Horizontal exit capacity and number. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the

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17. Stair identification sign visibility. First Revision (FR) prepared to address the subject.

18. NEC door unlatching and opening direction. First Revision (FR) prepared to address

the subject.

19. NFPA 101 First Draft preparation. All NFPA 101 Public Inputs (PI) were addressed.

First Revisions (FR) and Committee Inputs (CI) were prepared as needed.

20. NFPA 5000 First Draft preparation. All NFPA 5000 Public Inputs (PI) were addressed.

First Revisions (FR) and Committee Inputs (CI) were prepared as needed.

21. Future meetings. The committee will need to meet for Second Draft preparation

approximately the third week of June 2016 along with other core chapter committees.

22. Adjournment. On July 27, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. On July 28, the

meeting was reconvened at 7:55 a.m. and adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

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Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.56 ]

3.3.56 Delayed Action Closer.

Self-closing device that incorporates a delay prior to the initiation of closing. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates anadjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing. (SAF-MEA)

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

101_CCN_1.pdf 101 CC Note #1

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Comment

NOTE: This Public Comment appreared as CC Note No. 1 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots of Pappas and Tierney to revise the definition by combining the two sentences to read as follows:

Delayed Action Closer. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates an adjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing. (SAF-MEA)

This action will be considered as a public comment.

Related Item

Correlating Committee Note No. 1-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 3.3.56]

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: CC ON SAF_AAC

Organization: NFPA CC ON SAFETY TO LIFE

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed Mar 02 14:41:06 EST 2016

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/ContentFetcher?commentPara...

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Correlating Committee Note No. 1-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.56 ]


Submitter Full Name: SAF-AAC

Organization: [ Not Specified ]

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Fri Jan 08 07:22:45 EST 2016

Committee Statement and Meeting Notes

CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots ofPappas and Tierney to revise the definition by combining the two sentences to read as follows:

Delayed Action Closer. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates an adjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing.(SAF-MEA)


Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All

0 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Kalie, Jr., J. Edmund

Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.

National Fire Protection Association Report http://submittals.nfpa.org/TerraViewWeb/FormLaunch?id=/TerraView/C...

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Self-closing device that incorporates a delay prior to the initiation of closing. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates anadjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing. (SAF-MEA)


Submitter Full Name: SAF-MEA


Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Mon Jul 27 15:13:45 EDT 2015


CommitteeStatement:

Delayed action closers are utilized in buildings. Proposing a definition to complement proposed text in new section after7.2.1.8.3. See FR-5008.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 439-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 3.3.55]

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven

Vander Roest, Nathan John

Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.

Hoskins, Bryan Lawrence

Jackson, Waymon


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Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Schwarzenberg, Roy W.

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.

Affirmative with Comment

Pappas, Denise L.

The text shown for the definition of “Delayed Action Closer” Should be the same in both FR 6006 and FR 5009.

Tierney, Michael

Approve with comment: Recommend slight edit, as illustrated, to remove redundant text: 3.3.56 Delayed Action Closer. Mechanical self-closingdevice that incorporates an adjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing. Delete: Self-closing device that incorporates a delay prior to theinitiation of closing. (SAF-MEA)


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Public Comment No. 60-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 7.1.3.2.1 ]


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7.1.3.2.1


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Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, the separating construction shall meet therequirements of Section 8.2 and the following:

(1)

(2) The separation specified in 7.1.3.2.1(1), other than an existing separation, shall be supported by construction having not lessthan a 1-hour fire resistance rating.

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7) Reserved.

(8) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1(3) shall be constructed of an assembly ofnoncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shall be supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire resistancerating, unless otherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1(7).

(9)

(10) Fire-retardant-treated wood enclosed in noncombustible or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted in accordance withNFPA 220.

(11) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies equipped with door closers complying with 7.2.1.8.

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited to the following:

(25) Door assemblies permitted by 7.1.3.2.1(9)

(26)

(27) Pathways for devices for security and communication systems serving the exit enclosure, where pathways are installed inmetal conduit

(28)

(29) Ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization

(30) Water or steam piping necessary for the heating or cooling of the exit enclosure

(31) Sprinkler piping

* The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects three or fewer stories.

* The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exit connects four or more stories, unless one ofthe following conditions exists:

In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 , existing exit stair enclosures shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

The minimum 1-hour enclosures in accordance with 28.2.2.1.2 , 29.2.2.1.2 , 30.2.2.1.2 , and 31.2.2.1.2 shall bepermitted as an alternative to the requirement of 7.1.3.2.1(3) .

* Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit components and either penetrate into a fire resistance–ratedassembly or are installed within a fire resistance–rated wall assembly shall be protected, as a minimum, to the fire resistancerating required by 7.1.3.2.1(1) or 7.1.3.2.1(3).

* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to door assemblies from normally occupied spaces and corridors and doorassemblies for egress from the enclosure, unless one of the following conditions exists:

Vestibules that separate normally unoccupied spaces from an exit enclosure shall be permitted, provided the vestibule isseparated from adjacent spaces by corridor walls and related opening protectives as required for the occupancy involvedbut not less than a smoke partition in accordance with Section 8.4 .

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220 (see 8.2.1.2 ) , fire protection–rated doorassemblies to normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas as addressed in Section 7.14 shall bepermitted, provided the space is separated from the exit enclosure by fire barriers as required by 7.1.3.2.1(3) .

Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in Chapters 36 and 37 shall be permitted.

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220 (see 8.2.1.2 ) , existing fire protection–rated doorassemblies to interstitial spaces shall be permitted, provided that such spaces meet all of the following criteria:

The space is used solely for distribution of pipes, ducts, and conduits.

The space contains no storage.

The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with Section 8.3 .

Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existing fire protection–rated door assembliesshall be permitted, provided that the following criteria are met:

The space is used solely for non-fuel-fired mechanical equipment.

The space contains no storage of combustible materials.

The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance withSection 9.7 or the mechanical equipment space is provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with Section 9.7and provided with complete smoke detection in accordance with Section 9.6 .

* Electrical conduit serving the exit enclosure

* Required exit door openings


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(32) Standpipes

(33) Existing penetrations

(34) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduit

(35) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exit enclosures.

(36) All penetrations in fire barriers separating the exit from other parts of the building shall be protected in accordance with 8.3.4.

(37) Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the exit access side of the exit enclosure and shall be protected in accordancewith 8.3.4.7.


Item 7 has been changed to allow fire retardant treated wood in stair shafts in accordance with NFPA 220. However, NFPA 220, 4.3.2.11.1 (shown below) does not allow FRTW in shafts. Would not the exit stair be considered a shaft and thus FRTW not be permitted? The term "stair shaft" is used in 7.9.1.1 (5). Are exit stair enclosures not shafts? An annex note might help to explain the committee's intent.

4.3.2.11.2 Interior nonbearing walls required to have a fireresistance rating of 2 hours or less shall be permitted to befire-retardant-treated wood enclosed within noncombustibleor limited-combustible materials, provided that such walls arenot used as shaft enclosures. [5000:7.2.3.2.11.2]

Related Item

First Revision No. 5001-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 7.1.3.2.1]


Submitter Full Name: Peter Larrimer

Organization: US Department of Veterans Affa

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Tue Mar 22 08:52:58 EDT 2016


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Public Comment No. 146-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 7.1.6.5 ]

7.1.6.5 * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations , and Showers.

7.1.6.5.1

General.

7.1.6.5.1.1

Where Where required by Chapters

1115 through

4331 , new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations,

or showers, for use by occupants,and showers shall be provided with grab bars

complying with.

7.1.6.5.

2 through 7.1.

6.5.5, except as otherwise permitted for showers in 7.1.

6.5.1.2, with all dimensions referring to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

7.1.6.5.1.2 *

Where a dedicated shower does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding1 * Grab bars are not required in showers where the transition from the room floor to the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13mm)

, as described in 7.1.6.2 , and it provides slip resistance for all surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described inin height and all shower surfaces are slip resistant when wet.

7.1.6.

4, the requirements of5.1.2 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5

shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

7.1.6.5.1.3 All dimensions are measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated .

7.1.6.5.2

Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided

either installedon the control end wall or the end wall opposite the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower

as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.1 or as a free-standing external pole as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.2 .; or, shall be provided as an external vertical pole.

7.1.6.5.2.1 *

Vertical Vertical Grab Bar on

ControlEnd Wall.

(A

) Avertical grab bar

, with a minimum length ofshall be:

(1) 24 in. (610 mm)

, and its lower end


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(1) minimum in length;

(2) located between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor

, shall be

(1) measured to its lower end;

(2) installed on the

entry/egress

(1) open side of the

control end wall of the

(1) bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower

unit.

(B)

The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any shower curtain rod fixing point on the wall

(1) used for entry and egress; and

(2) located 9 in. (228 mm) minimum and 12 in. (300 mm) maximum from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower, measured horizontally from the exterior plane of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, orshower .

Vertical Grab Bar as Free Standing, Vertical7.1.6.5.2.2 *

External Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar shall be fixed to the floor and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall and shall be :

(1) installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit ;

(2) located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally

,

(1) of the outside of the outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower ; and


,

(1) of the vertical plane of the control end wall

if there is such a wall

(1) .

7.1.6.5.3

Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a diagonal 7 or horizontal grab bar shall beprovided on the back wall

either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in.

7.1.6.5.3.

2.7

.1

.6.5.3.1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

(A)

A A diagonal grab bar shall be

installed on the back wall with a minimum length of:

(1) 24 in. (600 mm)

with


(2) located so that its higher end


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placed closer

(1) is closest to the control end wall

and

(1) ;

(2) located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall,

with a height of 25 to

(1)

(2) located 25 in. (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (635

to

(1) mm and 685 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub

.

(B)

The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to

(1) ;

(2) located so that its lower end is 8 in. minimum and 10 in. (205 mm to 255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub ; and

28 to

(1)

(2) located 28 in. (711 mm) minimum and 30 in. (710

to

(1) mm and 760 mm) maximum from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

A horizontal grab bar shall be

installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to:

(1) located 8 in. (205 mm) minimum and 10 in. (

205 to

(1) 255 mm) maximum high above the bathtub rim

with

(1) ; and

(2) located so that one end

located a maximum of

(1) is 12 in. (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall and the other end is located

a maximum of

(1) 24 in. (610 mm) maximum from the opposite, or head, end of the bathtub.

7.1.6.5.4 *

Grab Bar Details.

7.1.6.5.4.1

Grab Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1

1 ⁄ 41⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

7.1.6.5.4.2

If Where attached to a wall,

thegrab

barbars shall provide a

minimumclearance for hand grasp of 1


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1 ⁄ 21⁄2 in. (38 mm)

for hand graspminimum .

7.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 7.1.6.5.4.1 and 7.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as a minimum, within the heightrequirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 7.1.6.5 .

7.1.6.5.5 Grab Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with

the building codeother provisions of 7 this Code .



Grab_Bars-Legislative_Text-25-16_Chapter_7.docx

Word Doc in legislative text for more clarity as to what the proposed changes are.


NFPA's Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC) supports the concept of the first revision but has voted unanimously to propose re-writing the section so that it is workable, clear, and concise.

Related Item

First Revision No. 5036-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 7.1.6.4]


Submitter Full Name: Allan Fraser

Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc

Affilliation: Staff Liaison for NFPA's Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC)

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed May 11 11:04:55 EDT 2016


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7.1.6.5 * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

7.1.6.5.1 General. 7.1.6.5.1.1 Where required by Chapters 15 through 31, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower

combinations, and showers, for use by occupants, shall be provided with grab bars complying.

7.1.6.5.1.1.1* Grab bars are not required in showers where the transition from the room floor to

the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13 mm) in height and all shower surfaces are slip

resistant when wet.

7.1.6.5.1.2 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5, except as

otherwise permitted for showers in .

7.1.6.5.1.2, with all3 All dimensions referringare measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless

otherwise stipulatedstated.

7.1.6.5.1.2* Where a dedicated shower does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 inch (13 mm), as described in .1.6.2, and, it provides slip resistance for all surfaces when wet, as described in .1.6.4, the requirements of .1.6.5.2 through .1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

7.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical grab bar shall be provided and shall be installed either on the

control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination or shower as specified in .1.6.5.2.1 or as a free

standing, external pole as specified in .1.6.5.2.2. .1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall.

(A) A vertical grab bar, the end wall opposite the 24 in. (610 mm) long minimum, shall be installed on the

entry/egress side of the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.

The lower end of the grab bar; or, shall be provided as an external vertical pole.

7.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on End Wall.

A vertical grab bar shall be:

1. 24 in. (610 mm) minimum in length;

1.2. located between 36 in. min. and 39 in. max. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished

floor. measured to its lower end;

3. (B) The grab bar shall be installed on the open side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower

combination, or shower used for entry and egress; and

2.4.located at least 69 in. (150228 mm),) minimum and 12 in. (300 mm) maximum

from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination,

or shower, measured horizontally, from any the exterior plane of the bathtub,

bathtub-shower curtain rod fixing point on the wallcombination, or shower.

7.1.6.5.2.2* Vertical Grab Bar as Floor MountedExternal Vertical Pole. A vertical, pole-type grab

bar shall be fixed to the floor and, either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall. The vertical bar and

shall be :

1. installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit;

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2. located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally from of the outside of the

outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination or shower. Where a control end

wall is provided, the vertical grab bar shall be , or shower; and

1.3.located within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally fromof the vertical plane of

the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on

three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in

7.1.6.5.3.1 or as aor horizontal grab bar as specified in shall be provided on the back wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2.

(A) A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of :

1. 24 in. (600 mm) withminimum in length;

2. located so that its higher end placed closeris closest to the control end wall and ;

3. located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of

1.4.located 25 toin. (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (635 tomm and 685 mm)

maximum above the rim of the bathtub.;

5. (B) The located so that its lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height ofis

8 toin. minimum and 10 in. (205 mm to 255 mm) maximum above the rim of the

bathtub; and


maximum from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall. A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the

back wall at a height of:

1. located 8 in. min.(205 mm) minimum and 10 in. max (205 and (255 mm) maximum

high above the bathtub rim. One; and

1.2.located so that one end of the grab bar shall be located a maximum ofis 12 in. (305 mm)

maximum from the control end wall and the other end shall beis located a maximum

of 24 in. (610 mm) maximum from the opposite (, or head), end of the bathtub.

7.1.6.5.4* Grab Bar Details.

7.1.6.5.4.1 Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1/⁄4 in. (32

mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

7.1.6.5.4.22 If, Where attached to a wall, the grab barbars shall provide a minimum clearance, for

hand grasp, of 1 1/⁄2 inchesin. (38 mm).) minimum.

7.1.6.5.4.34.3 The size and clearance dimensions required by .4.1 and .1.6.5.4.2 Grab Bar Structural

Loading. Grab bars shall be provided, as a minimum, within the height requirements ranger and the minimum

length requirements range of thedesigned and constructed to the structural loading conditions in

accordance with other provisions of 7.1.6.5this Code.

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7.1.6.5* Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

7.1.6.5.1 General.

7.1.6.5.1.1

Where required by Chapters 11 through 43, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, or showers , for use by occupants, shall beprovided with grab bars complying with 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5, except as otherwise permitted for showers in 7.1.6.5.1.2, with alldimensions referring . All dimensions refer to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

7.1.6.5.1.2*

Where a dedicated shower, not included with a bathtub, does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 in. (13 mm),as described in 7.1.6.2, and it provides slip resistance for all walking surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described in7.1.6.4, the requirements of 7.1.6.5.2 through 7.1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

7.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided either installed on one of the control end wall walls of the bathtub, bathtub-showercombination , or shower as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.1 or as a free-standing external , and at the entry/egress side of a shower asspecified in 7.1.6.2.2. For bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations and showers, the requirement for a grab bar is also met withprovision of a pole as specified in 7.1.6.5.2.2 3 .

7.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall . or Opposite end Wall of Bathtub or Bathtub-shower Combination

(A)

A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 36 in. (610 915 mm), and its lower end between 36 24 and 39 27 in. (915 610and 990 685 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of one of the control end wall walls of thebathtub , or bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit. . Where access to the control wall end of bathtub or bathtub-showercombination is obstructed by another plumbing fixture the vertical grab shall be provided either on the opposite-end wall or as avertical pole complying with 7.1.6.5.2.3

(B)

The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any the shower curtain rod fixing point onattachment to the wall.

7.1.6.5.2.2 Vertical Grab Bar at Entry/Egress of a Shower. A vertical grab bar, with a minimum length of 24 in. (610 mm), and itslower end between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor, shall be installed on the entry/egress side of the shower.

7.1.6.5.2.3 * Vertical Grab Bar Provided as Free Standing, a Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar fixed to the floor or bathtub wall and either to the room ceiling or an adjacent wall shall be installedoutside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally , outside of theouter edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit and within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally, of thevertical plane of the control end wall if there is such a wall. The pole shall located so as to be usable during entry/egress transitionsbetween the bathing/showering facility and the adjacent floor.

7.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall eitheras a diagonal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in 7.1.6.5.3.2.

7.1.6.5.3.1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

(A)

A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of 24 in. (600 mm) with its higher end placed closer tothe control end wall and located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of 25 to 27 in. (635 to 685 mm)above rim of the bathtub.

(B)

The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the rim of the bathtub and 28to 30 in. (710 to 760 mm) from the control end wall.

7.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall at a height of 8 to 10 in. (205 to 255 mm) above the bathtub rim with one endlocated a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall and the other end located a maximum of 24 in. (610 mm) from theopposite , or head, end of the bathtub.


7.1.6.5.4.1

Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

7.1.6.5.4.2

If attached to a wall, the grab bar shall provide a minimum clearance of 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) for hand grasp.


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7.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 7.1.6.5.4.1 and 7.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as a minimum, within the heightrequirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 7.1.6.5 .

7.1.6.5.5 Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with the building code.


The proposed changes to the originally proposed text resulted from months of consultation with experts in the US and Canada, especially during a face-to-face meeting held in Toronto on March 31 and April 1, 2016. In addition, editorial changes are based on those suggested by one of the experts, Marsha Mazz, from the US Access Board and member of NFPA's Disability Advisory Review Committee. At the face-to-face meeting there was extensive discussion and consensus on provision of a vertical grab bar on the wall opposite the control-end wall, especially where (as is fairly common in smaller bathrooms) water supply and drainage, for toileting, bathing/showering and other washing, etc. are located on a common wall. This leads to a significant portion of the length of a typical bathtub, at the control wall end, being partly obstructed, typically by a water closet. The substantive revisions suggested in this comment address this issue effectively by providing more flexibility in grab bar provision than first proposed.

Also reflecting expert input from the meeting, is the revision to the lower height threshold for vertical grab bars for bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations used by shorter adults and children, especially in either the bathing mode or the shower mode. The additional grab bar length specified is not a major cost issue as wall-mounted (or other) grab bar length is not a large component of purchase cost and does not significantly affect installation cost. The combination of purchase and installation costs, per bathroom, is quite comparable to the average, per-household cost of bathing/showering/toileting-related fall injuries occurring over a two or three-year period in the USA. Usability is a benefit of at least similar value and this is especially significant for older users.

The addition of toileting-related usability and safety in the considerations behind the proposals and comments is especially related to the dual benefits of the pole-type grab bars that can serve not only the bathing/showering transfer functions but the more pervasive use of water closets, particularly in smaller bathrooms that are found in large proportions of bathrooms in all types of facilities.

There has also been much study of actual installations, especially as one of the original proponents travels extensively and uses many bathing/showering facilities in hotels around the world. This provided additional insights justifying and, in some respects, suggesting fine-tuning of the concepts at the core of the first revision proposal. Work has also been done especially on the addition of grab bars to existing bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations — i.e., not just new facilities. The vertical poles (plus some horizontally-oriented poles at the back wall of bathtubs) show great promise for relatively inexpensive and highly functional grab bars in retrofit situations for existing facilities, including those in rental properties where holes cannot be made in walls (as is the case for conventional, wall-mounted grab bars.

There has also been much attention given, in consultation with top experts on injury epidemiology and costs to the relatively high risks and consequences of falls involving not only bathing/showering but also toileting. Much of this will be reflected in national and international conferences being held in Canada, the US and the UK prior to or shortly after the public comments are addressed by NFPA committees. These include two national and international conferences focused on falls and two national conference focused on public health generally. More information on these will be shared directly with NFPA committee members responsible for this core menu item and for scoping in all or most occupancy chapters of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.

Significantly, due to the crush of preparation for such conferences (in which the submitter of these comments is deeply involved as an organizer and presenter), it is not possible to submit parallel comments for NFPA 5000. Therefore, it is explicitly requested that in all cases, the committees process these comments in relation to both codes (NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000.

Finally, the conferences as well as the recent, face-to-face meeting of several US and Canadian experts are all documented with video. The first two videos in this series are available for streaming viewing by anyone, at no cost, at http://www.imagosentertainment.com/Under_Construction.html. These two early videos not only identify the experts but provide an excellent introduction to the extensive evidence obtained in research performed over the last two decades.

Related Public Comments for This Document

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Public Comment No. 172-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 20.2.1]

Public Comment No. 173-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 24.5.2]

Public Comment No. 174-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 26.5.3]

Public Comment No. 175-NFPA 101-2016 [New Section after 36.2.1.5]




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Public Comment No. 42-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.3 ]

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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 45 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review the additional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 45-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.3 ]




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The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review theadditional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FCR-6.


Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Correlating Revision No. 6-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.1.5.10.6 ]

7.2.1.5.10.7

Two releasing operations shall be permitted for educational occupancy classroom doors secured against unwanted entry inaccordance with the provisions of Chapter 15 .




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Committee Statement: The new provision of 7.2.1.5.10.7 is needed so that the new provisions of 15.2.2.2.4 do not conflict with Chapter 7.

Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Electrically Electrical Locking Systems.

7.2.1.6.1.1

Approved, delayed-egress electrically electrical locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on door assemblies serving low-and ordinary-hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system inaccordance with Section 9.6 or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, and wherepermitted in Chapters 11 through 43, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The delay of the delayed-egress electrically electrical locking system shall deactivate allowing unobstructed egress uponactuation of one of the following:

(2) Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7

(3) Not more than one heat detector of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section9.6

(4) Not more than two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance withSection 9.6

(5) The delay of the delayed-egress electrically electrical locking system shall deactivate allowing unobstructed egress upon lossof power controlling the lock or locking mechanism.

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14) The egress side of doors equipped with delayed-egress electrically electrical locking system shall be provided with emergencylighting in accordance with Section 7.9.

(15) Hardware for new installations shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units.

7.2.1.6.1.2

The provisions of 7.2.1.6.2 for sensor-release of electrical locking systems shall not apply to door assemblies with delayed-egresselectrically electrical locking systems.





NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 7 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballot of Tierney to revise the term “delayed egress electrically locking systems” to “delayed egress electrical locking systems” and make consistent use of the term.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 7-NFPA 101-2016 [Section No. 7.2.1.6.1]

* An irreversible process shall release the electrical lock in the direction of egress within 15 seconds, or 30 seconds whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, upon application of a force to the release device required in 7.2.1.5.10 under all ofthe following conditions:

The force shall not be required to exceed 15 lbf (67 N).

The force shall not be required to be continuously applied for more than 3 seconds.

The initiation of the release process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door opening.

Once the electrical lock has been released by the application of force to the releasing device, rearming the delayelectronics shall be by manual means only.

* A readily visible, durable sign that conforms to the visual characters requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and UsableBuildings and Facilities, shall be located on the door leaf adjacent to the release device in the direction of egress, and shall readas follows:

PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS, for doors that swing in the direction ofegress travel

PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS, for doors that swing against the directionof egress travel


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Correlating Committee Note No. 7-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 7.2.1.6.1 ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballot of Tierneyto revise the term “delayed egress electrically locking systems” to “delayed egress electrical locking systems” and makeconsistent use of the term.


Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Revision No. 5029-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 7.2.1.6.1 ]

Global FR-3004

7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Electrically Locking Systems.

Global FR-5041

7.2.1.6.1.1

Approved, listed, delayed-egress electrically locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on door assemblies serving low- andordinary-hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordancewith Section 9.6 or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 , and where permitted inChapters 11 through 43 , provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of delay of the delayed-egress electrically locking system shall deactivate allowingunobstructed egress upon actuation of one of the following:

(a) Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7

(b) Not more than one heat detector of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 9.6

(c) Not more than two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section9.6

(2) The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of delay of the delayed-egress electrically locking system shall deactivate allowingunobstructed egress upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking mechanism.

(3)

(4)

(5) The egress side of doors equipped with delayed-egress locks electrically locking system shall be provided with emergencylighting in accordance with Section 7.9 .

(6) Hardware for new installations shall be listed in accordance with ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units .

7.2.1.6.1.2

The provisions of 7.2.1.6.2 for access-controlled egress door assemblies sensor-release of electrical locking systems shall not apply todoor assemblies with delayed-egress electrically locking systems.




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* An irreversible process shall release the electrical lock in the direction of egress within 15 seconds, or 30 seconds whereapproved by the authority having jurisdiction, upon application of a force to the release device required in 7.2.1.5.10 under all ofthe following conditions:

(a) The force shall not be required to exceed 15 lbf (67 N).

(b) The force shall not be required to be continuously applied for more than 3 seconds.

(c) The initiation of the release process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door opening.

(d) Once the electrical lock has been released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking rearming the delayelectronics shall be by manual means only.

* A readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 in. (25 mm) high and not less than 1 ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) in stroke width on acontrasting background that conforms to the visual characters requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildingsand Facilities , shall be located on the door leaf adjacent to the release device in the direction of egress, and shall read as follows:

(a) PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS, for doors that swing in the direction of egresstravel

(b) PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS, DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS, for doors that swing against the direction ofegress travel


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CommitteeStatement:

The revisions clarify the requirements of this section, and add a needed requirement for electrical locking hardware to belisted to UL 294.

Response Message:

Public Input No. 429-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 7.2.1.6.1]

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth


Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


Tierney, Michael


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Approve with comment: Recommend slight edit, replace "electrically" with "electrical" as illustrated: 7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Electrically LockingSystems. 7.2.1.6.1.1 Approved, listed, delayed-egress electrical locking systems shall be permitted to be installed on door assemblies servinglow- and ordinary-hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordancewith Section 9.6 or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 , and where permitted in Chapters 11through 43 , provided that all of the following criteria are met: (1) The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of delay of the delayed-egresselectrical locking system shall deactivate allowing unobstructed egress upon actuation of one of the following: (a) Approved, supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 (b) Not more than one heat detector of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection systemin accordance with Section 9.6 (c) Not more than two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordancewith Section 9.6 (2) The door leaves shall unlock in the direction of delay of the delayed-egress electrical locking system shall deactivate allowingunobstructed egress upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking mechanism. 7.2.1.6.1.2 The provisions of 7.2.1.6.2 for access-controlledegress door assemblies sensor-release of electrical locking systems shall not apply to door assemblies with delayed-egress electrical lockingsystems.

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7.2.1.15.6

As a minimum, the following items shall be verified:

(1) Floor space on both sides of the openings is clear of obstructions, and door leaves open fully and close freely.

(2) Forces required to set door leaves in motion and move to the fully open position do not exceed the requirements in 7.2.1.4.5.

(3) Latching and locking devices comply with 7.2.1.5.

(4) Releasing hardware devices are installed in accordance with 7.2.1.5.10.1.

(5) Door leaves of paired openings are installed in accordance with 7.2.1.5.11.

(6) Door closers are adjusted properly to control the closing speed of door leaves in accordance with accessibility requirements.

(7) Projection of door leaves into the path of egress does not exceed the encroachment permitted by 7.2.1.4.3.

(8) Powered door openings operate in accordance with 7.2.1.9.

(9) Signage required by 7.2.1.4.1(3), 7.2.1.5.5, 7.2.1.6, and 7.2.1.9 is intact and legible.

(10) Door openings with special locking arrangements function in accordance with 7.2.1.6.

(11) Security devices that impede egress are not installed on openings, as required by 7.2.1.5.12.

(12) Where required by 7.2.2.5.5.7, door hardware marking is present and intact.

(13) Emergency lighting on sensor-release of electrical locking systems and doors equipped with delayed-egress electrically lockingsystems is present and functioning in accordance with Section 7.9 .

(14)


To test the emergency lighting is not a simple inspection procedure. Where generators are provided to supply emergency power, the inspection required by 7.2.1.15.6(13) would require the generator to be tested to ensure that the emergency lighting is "functioning" in accordance with 7.9. This is unreasonable to expect on an annual basis for these doors and the requirement should be removed.

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First Revision No. 5041-NFPA 101-2015 [Global Input]


Submitter Full Name: Peter Larrimer

Organization: US Department of Veterans Affa

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7.2.3.9.4

The requirement of 7.2.3.9.2 shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour-rated cable or cable system

(2) Where encased with not less than 2 in. (5 51 mm) of concrete

(3) Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit protective system with not less than a 2-hour fire resistiverating





NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC No. No. 9 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to correct the metric value in 7.2.3.9.4(2) from “(5 mm)” to “(51 mm)”.


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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to correct the metric value in 7.2.3.9.4(2) from “(5mm)” to “(51 mm)”.


Ballot Results


11 Eligible Voters

0 Not Returned

11 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Affirmative All

Bush, Kenneth E.

Hopper, Howard

Hrustich, Stephen

Hugo, Jeffrey M.


Koffel, William E.

Pauls, Jake

Quiter, James R.

Reiswig, Rodger

Reynolds, Ronald C.

Rosenbaum, Eric R.


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First Revision No. 5032-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 7.2.3.9 ]

7.2.3.9 Enclosure Pressurization.

7.2.3.9.1*

Smokeproof enclosures using pressurization shall use an approved engineered system with a design pressure difference across the

barrier of not less than 0.05 in. water column (12.5 N/m 2 ) in sprinklered buildings, or 0.10 in. water column (25 N/m 2 ) innonsprinklered buildings, and shall be capable of maintaining these pressure differences under likely conditions of stack effect or wind.The pressure difference across door openings shall not exceed that which allows the door leaves to begin to be opened by a force of 30lbf (133 N) in accordance with 7.2.1.4.5 .

7.2.3.9.1.1

Smokeproof enclosures using pressurization shall be in accordance with NFPA 92 .

7.2.3.9.2*

Equipment , control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork for pressurization shall be located in accordance with one of the followingspecifications:

(1) Exterior to the building and directly connected to the enclosure by ductwork enclosed in noncombustible construction

(2) Within the enclosure with intake and exhaust air vented directly to the outside or through ductwork enclosed by a 2-hourfire-resistive rating

(3) Within the building under the following conditions:

(a) Where the equipment , control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork are separated from the remainder of the building, includingother mechanical equipment, by a 2-hour fire-resistive rating

(b) Where the building, including the enclosure, is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systeminstalled in accordance with Section 9.7 , and the equipment , control wiring, power wiring, and ductwork are separated fromthe remainder of the building, including other mechanical equipment, by not less than a 1-hour fire-resistive rating

7.2.3.9.3

In all cases specified by 7.2.3.9.2(1) through 7.2.3.9.2(3) , openings into the required fire resistance–rated construction shall be limitedto those needed for maintenance and operation and shall be protected by self-closing fire protection–rated devices in accordance with8.3.3.4.1 .

7.2.3.9.4

The requirement of 7.2.3.9.2 shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour-rated cable or cable system

(2) Where encased with not less than 2 in. (5 mm) of concrete

(3) Control wiring and power wiring protected by a listed electrical circuit protective system with not less than a 2-hour fire resistiverating

7.2.3.9.5

Equipment and ductwork for pressurization shall be located in accordance with one of the following specifications:

Exterior to the building and directly connected to the enclosure by ductwork enclosed in noncombustible construction

Within the enclosure with intake and exhaust air vented directly to the outside or through ductwork enclosed by a 2-hourfire-resistive rating

Within the building under the following conditions:

Where the equipment and ductwork are separated from the remainder of the building, including other mechanicalequipment, by a 2-hour fire-resistive rating

Where the building, including the enclosure, is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systeminstalled in accordance with Section 9.7 , and the equipment and ductwork are separated from the remainder of thebuilding, including other mechanical equipment, by not less than a 1-hour fire-resistive rating

7.2.3.9.6

In all cases specified by 7.2.3.9.2 (1) through (3), openings into the required fire resistance–rated construction shall be limited tothose needed for maintenance and operation and shall be protected by self-closing fire protection–rated devices in accordance with8.3.4 .

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File Name Description

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CommitteeStatement:

The fire safety criteria applicable to air traffic control towers (ATCTs) are originally based on an agreement between the operatorsand controllers utilizing the ATCTs. The changes relate to providing extra protection for the controllers and fire service.

ATCTs create a unique hazard. ATCTs typically have a limited number of occupants. In addition, occupants must be awake andalert. The hazard associated with ATCTs is affected by the building’s limited uses, height, and the potential delay in evacuationbecause of the handoff of flights.

The proposed annex text to 7.2.3.9.2 clarifies the intent of control wiring such that all wiring integrated with the fan unit is notincluded.

Section 7.2.3.9.1 is proposed to ensure the requirements for smokeproof enclosures using pressurization systems meet NFPA 92.The design requirements of NFPA 92 are similar to that of NFPA 101 but provides additional detail for the design and testing ofpressurization systems.

Section 7.2.3.9.2 – The proposed change includes the requirements for control and power wiring. The existing wording did notclearly indicate whether the control and power wiring required for system operation would be included under the requiredprotection. The change explicitly states that all required parts of the system needed to operate shall be protected.

ResponseMessage:

Committee Notes:

Date Submitted By

Aug 3, 2015 Ron Cote Editor: See enclosed Word document for annex text. Please add asterisk to 7.2.3.9.2.

Public Input No. 391-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 7.2.3.9]

Public Input No. 178-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after A.7.2.3.9.1]

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



1 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.


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Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth


Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Tierney, Michael

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.

Abstention

Crowley, Michael A.

Abstain to avoid conflict

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Public Comment No. 182-NFPA 101-2016 [ New Section after 7.2.12.2.4 ]

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Add new section 7.2.12.2.4.3 as follows:

7.2.12.2.4.3 Emergency Stair Travel Devices

7.2.12.2.4.3.1 Number and Location.

7.2.12.2.4.3.1.1 All buildings that are two storys or more above grade and that are accessed by the public for goods and services, orthat have employees working on site, shall have an emergency stair travel device on each floor at each stairway.

7.2.12.2.4.3.1.2 There shall be one additional emergency stair travel device provided for each employee who will need to use one inan evacuation. These devices shall be located in the employee’s office or at the nearest stair to the employee’s office at their discretion.

7.2.12.2.4.3.2 All devices shall comply with ANSI/RESNA ED-1: 2013 .

7.2.12.2.4.3.3 Storage cabinets for such devices shall not be permitted to be locked at any time.

7.2.12.2.4.3.4 One manual wheelchair shall be located at each stairway at the floor of discharge and available, without requiring theuser to have a key or special knowledge, such that a user of an emergency stair travel device can be transferred to the manualwheelchair to travel from the stairway at the floor of discharge to the outside.

7.2.12.2.4.3.5 All members of an emergency planning team , if one exists, and all personnel who will be occupants or operators ofthe device shall be trained at least once each year on using the device and transferring those who may need to use the device in anemergency.

Statement:

Most of this language was submitted as Public Input No. 414-NFPA 101-2015 [Section No. 7.2.2.1.2]. In response to the committee’scomment, this Public Comment addresses the committee’s concern about office buildings and others that might not have the publicentering to obtain goods and services but simply has employees now, or may in the future, who have mobility disabilities


The proposed change would increase the availability of emergency stair travel devices, and by referencing the ANSI/RESNA ED-1:2013 standard, would ensure quality of the devices.

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Public Input No. 414-NFPA 101-2015 [New Section after 7.2.2.1.2]


Submitter Full Name: Glenn Hedman

Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago

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7.3.3.1 --NEMA recommends that the technical committee re-visit Public Input No. 117 to NFPA 101-2015 Section 7.3.3.1 andinclude the proposed change with the second revision of the document.

Egress capacity for approved components of means of egress shall be based on the capacity factors shown in Table 7.3.3.1, unlessotherwise provided in 7.3.3.2.

Table 7.3.3.1 Capacity Factors

Stairways (width/person)

Level Components and Ramps (width/person)

Area in. mm

in. mm

Board and care 0.4 10

0.2 5

Health care, sprinklered 0.3 7.6

0.2 5

Health care, nonsprinklered 0.6 15

0.5 13

High hazard contents 0.7 18

0.4 10

All others 0.3 7.6

0.2 5


The combined use of sprinklers and an emergency voice/alarm communication system to permit the reduction in width is reasonable and not unprecedented. The benefits of a sprinkler system are well known. NEMA agrees with the submitter’s statement that people react better and more quickly to voice instructions and further agrees that a voice/alarm communication system makes other emergency messaging readily feasible, thereby further enhancing the overall safety of a building.

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Submitter Full Name: Vince Baclawski

Organization: Nema

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Submittal Date: Thu May 12 14:37:50 EDT 2016


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7.8.1.1*

Illumination of means of egress shall be provided in accordance with Section 7.8 for every building and structure where required inChapters 11 through 43. For the purposes of this requirement, exit access shall include only designated stairs, aisles, corridors,ramps, escalators, and passageways leading to an exit. For the purposes of this requirement, exit discharge shall include onlydesignated stairs, aisles, corridors, ramps, escalators, walkways, egress courts and passageways leading to a public way.


An egress court may be large enough for evacuation but not provide access to a walkway. "Egress court" is a fitting and functional description; especially on older campuses.

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Submitter Full Name: Michael Anthony

Organization: University of Michigan

Affilliation: University of Michigan

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7.9.2.1

Emergency illumination shall be provided for a minimum of 1 1⁄2 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting. In buildings 10,000square feet and smaller with an on-site generator as the emergency power source, illumination shall be provided for a minimum of 1hour.

7.9.2.1.1

Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is not less than an average of 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux)and, at any point, not less than 0.1 ft-candle (1.1 lux), measured along the path of egress at floor level.

7.9.2.1.2

Illumination levels shall be permitted to decline to not less than an average of 0.6 ft-candle (6.5 lux) and, at any point, not less than0.06 ft-candle (0.65 lux) at the end of 1 1⁄2 hours.

7.9.2.1.3

The maximum-to-minimum illumination shall not exceed a ratio of 40 to 1.


We have modified the original proposal to pertain to buildings 10,000 square feet or less. It is wasteful to specify generator (or battery) run-time for a building so small it would take only seconds to evacuate; or for rescue personnel, already equipped with illumination, to do their work. We are only seeking language that would give local authorities options.

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Public Comment No. 215-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 7.9.2.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ]

Emergency illumination shall be provided for a minimum of 1 1⁄2 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting. The illumination timemay be reduced to one hour where permitted by the

Authority Having Jurisdiction for small buildings


We disagree with the committee resolution that "The proposed revision adds unnecessary complexity". The proposed revision reduces cost that does not appreciably reduce safety - especially in smaller buildings. "Complexity" is in the eye of the beholder and we believe that permitting the scaling back to 1 hour reduces complexity.

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7.9.3.1

Required emergency lighting systems shall be tested in accordance with one of the four options offered by 7.9.3.1.1, 7.9.3.1.2,7.9.3.1.3, or 7.9.3.1.4.

7.9.3.1.1

Testing of required emergency lighting systems shall be permitted in occupied buildings to be conducted as follows:

(1) Functional testing shall be conducted monthly, with a minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum of 5 weeks between tests, for notless than 30 seconds, except as otherwise permitted by 7.9.3.1.1(2).

(2)

(3) Functional testing shall be conducted annually for a minimum of 1 1⁄2 hours if the emergency lighting system is battery powered.

(4) The emergency lighting equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the tests required by 7.9.3.1.1(2) and7.9.3.1.1(3).

(5) Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.

7.9.3.1.2

Testing of required emergency lighting systems shall be permitted to be conducted as follows:

(1) Self-testing/self-diagnostic battery-operated emergency lighting equipment shall be provided.

(2) Not less than once every 30 days, self-testing/self-diagnostic battery-operated emergency lighting equipment shall automaticallyperform a test with a duration of a minimum of 30 seconds and a diagnostic routine.

(3) Self-testing/self-diagnostic battery-operated emergency lighting equipment shall indicate failures by a status indicator.

(4) A visual inspection shall be performed at intervals not exceeding 30 days.

(5) Functional testing shall be conducted annually for a minimum of 1 1⁄2 hours.

(6) Self-testing/self-diagnostic battery-operated emergency lighting equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the 1 1⁄2-hour test.

(7) Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.

7.9.3.1.3

Testing of required emergency lighting systems shall be permitted to be conducted as follows:

(1) Computer-based, self-testing/self-diagnostic battery-operated emergency lighting equipment shall be provided.

(2) Not less than once every 30 days, emergency lighting equipment shall automatically perform a test with a duration of a minimumof 30 seconds and a diagnostic routine.

(3) The emergency lighting equipment shall automatically perform annually a test for a minimum of 1 1⁄2 hours.

(4) The emergency lighting equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the tests required by 7.9.3.1.3(2) and7.9.3.1.3(3).

(5) The computer-based system shall be capable of providing a report of the history of tests and failures at all times.

7.9.3.1.4

Testing of required emergency lighting systems shall be permitted to be conducted in accordance with 7.9.2.4.


It appears there was an error in the Terra System that mixed our original proposal for lighting testing only with proposals for stair shaft illumination concepts. This response is prepared as a placeholder for re-submittal for the next revision cycle. For this revision cycle we would like to exempt elementary school buildings that have only one summer occupant -- the maintenance mechanic -- from having to test all the emergency lighting when no one but he or she is in the school building.

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Public Comment No. 200-NFPA 101-2016 [ Section No. 7.15 ]

7.15 Occupant Evacuation Elevators.

7.15.1 General.

7.15.1.1*

Where passenger elevators for general public use are permitted to be used for occupant evacuation prior to Phase I EmergencyRecall Operation mandated by the firefighters’ emergency operation provisions of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevatorsand Escalators, the elevator system shall also comply with this section, except as otherwise permitted by 7.15.1.2.

7.15.1.2

The provisions of Section 7.15 shall not apply where the limited or supervised use of elevators for evacuation is part of a formal orinformal evacuation strategy, including the relocation or evacuation of patients in health care occupancies and the relocation orevacuation of occupants with disabilities in other occupancies.

7.15.1.3*

The occupant evacuation elevators shall be in accordance with the occupant evacuation operation (OEO) requirements of ASMEA17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and the building emergency action plan required by 7.15.3.1.

7.15.1.4

Occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Section 7.15 shall not be permitted to satisfy requirements of this Codeapplicable to the following:

(1) Number of means of egress

(2) Capacity of means of egress

(3) Arrangement of means of egress

7.15.2 Reserved.

7.15.3 Information Features.

7.15.3.1*

An emergency action plan approved by the authority having jurisdiction shall be implemented, specifically including the proceduresfor occupant evacuation using the exit stairs and the occupant evacuation elevators.

7.15.3.2

Occupant evacuation elevators shall be marked with signage indicating the elevators are suitable for use by building occupants forevacuation during fires.

7.15.3.3 Conditions for Safe Continued Operation.

7.15.3.3.1

Conditions necessary for the continued safe operation of the occupant evacuation elevators and the associated elevator lobbies andelevator machine rooms shall be continuously monitored and displayed at the building fire command center by a standardemergency service interface system meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 and NEMA SB 30, Fire Service Annunciator andInterface.

7.15.3.3.2

The monitoring and display required by 7.15.3.3.1 shall include all of the following:

(1) Floor location of each elevator car

(2) Direction of travel of each elevator car

(3) Status of each elevator car with respect to whether it is occupied

(4) Status of normal power to the elevator equipment, elevator controller cooling equipment, and elevator machine room ventilationand cooling equipment

(5) Status of standby or emergency power system that provides backup power to the elevator equipment, elevator controllercooling equipment, and elevator machine/control room or machinery/control space ventilation and cooling equipment

(6) Activation of any fire alarm–initiating device in any elevator lobby, elevator machine/control room or machinery/control space, orelevator hoistway

7.15.3.4

The building fire command center location specified in 7.15.3.3.1 shall be provided with a means to override normal elevatoroperation and to initiate manually a Phase I emergency recall operation of the occupant evacuation elevators in accordance withASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

7.15.4 Fire Detection, Alarm, and Communication.

7.15.4.1

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7.15.4.2*

The fire alarm system shall include an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with NFPA 72 with the ability toprovide voice directions on a selective basis to any building floor.

7.15.4.3*

The emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be arranged so that intelligible voice instructions are audible in the elevatorlobbies under conditions where the elevator lobby doors are in the closed position.

7.15.4.4 Two-way Communication System.

A two-way communication system shall be provided in each occupant evacuation elevator lobby for the purpose of initiatingcommunication with the fire command center or an alternative location approved by the fire department.

7.15.4.4.1 Design and Installation.

The two-way communication system shall include audible and visible signals and shall be designed and installed in accordance withthe requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

7.15.4.4.2 Instructions.

7.15.4.4.2.1

Instructions for the use of the two-way communication system, along with the location of the station, shall be permanently locatedadjacent to each station.

7.15.4.4.2.2

Signage for instructions shall comply with the requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, forvisual characters.

7.15.5 Sprinklers.

7.15.5.1

The building shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1(1),except as otherwise specified in 7.15.5.1.1 through 7.15.5.3.

7.15.5.1.1

A sprinkler control valve and a waterflow device shall be provided for each floor.

7.15.5.1.2

The sprinkler control valves and waterflow devices required by 7.15.5.1.1 shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system.

7.15.5.2*

Sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine/control rooms and machinery/control spaces serving occupant evacuationelevators, and such prohibition shall not cause an otherwise fully sprinklered building to be classified as nonsprinklered.

7.15.5.3*

Where a hoistway serves occupant evacuation elevators, sprinklers shall not be installed at the top of the elevator hoistway or atother points in the hoistway more than 24 in. (610 mm) above the pit floor, and such prohibition shall not cause the building to beclassified as nonsprinklered.

7.15.6 Elevator Installation.

7.15.6.1

Except as modified by 7.15.6.2 and 7.15.6.3, occupant evacuation elevators shall be installed in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSAB44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including the provisions for occupant evacuation operation, as required by 7.15.1.3.

7.15.6.2*

Shunt breakers shall not be installed on elevator systems used for occupant evacuation.

7.15.6.3

Occupant evacuation elevators shall be limited to passenger elevators that are located in noncombustible hoistways and for whichthe car enclosure materials meet the requirements of ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

7.15.7 Elevator Machine/Control Rooms and Machinery/Control Spaces.

7.15.7.1*

Elevator machine/control rooms and machinery/control spaces associated with occupant evacuation elevators shall be separatedfrom all building areas, other than elevator hoistways, by minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated construction.

7.15.7.2*

Elevator machine/control rooms and machinery/control spaces associated with occupant evacuation elevators shall be used for nopurpose other than elevator machine/control rooms and machinery/control spaces.

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7.15.8.1

The following features associated with occupant evacuation elevators shall be supplied by both normal power and Type 60, Class 2,Level 1 standby power:

(1) Elevator equipment

(2) Ventilation and cooling equipment for elevator machine/control rooms and machinery/control spaces

(3) Elevator car lighting

7.15.8.2

Wires or cables that are located outside elevator hoistways, machine/control rooms, and machinery/control spaces, and that providenormal power, standby power, control signals, communication with the cars, lighting, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and firedetecting systems to occupant evacuation elevators shall be protected by one of the following means, except as otherwise providedin 7.15.8.3:

(1) The wiring shall utilize Type CI cable with a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating.

(2) The wiring shall be enclosed in a minimum 2-hour fire resistance construction.

(3) The wiring shall be wiring that is approved as providing a 2-hour performance alternative.

7.15.8.3*

Control signaling wiring and cables that do not serve Phase II emergency in-car service shall not be required to be protected.

7.15.9 Occupant Evacuation Shaft System.

7.15.9.1

Occupant evacuation elevators shall be provided with an occupant evacuation shaft system consisting of all of the following:

(1) Elevator hoistway

(2) Enclosed elevator lobby outside the bank or group of hoistway doors on each floor served by the elevators, with the exceptionthat elevator lobbies not be required to be enclosed where located either on the street floor or level of exit discharge

(3) Enclosed exit stair with doors to all floors, at and above grade level, served by the elevators

7.15.9.2* Elevator Lobby Size.

7.15.9.2.1

Occupant evacuation elevator lobbies shall have minimum floor area, except as otherwise provided in 7.15.9.2.2, as follows:

(1) The elevator lobby floor area shall accommodate, at 3 ft2 (0.28 m2) per person, a minimum of 25 percent of the occupant loadof the floor area served by the lobby.

(2) The elevator lobby floor area also shall accommodate one wheelchair space of 30 in. × 48 in. (760 mm × 1220 mm) for each 50persons, or portion thereof, of the occupant load of the floor area served by the lobby.

7.15.9.2.2

The size of lobbies serving multiple banks of elevators shall be exempt from the requirement of 7.15.9.2.1(1), provided that the areaof such lobbies is approved on an individual basis and is consistent with the building’s emergency action plan.

7.15.9.3

Access to the exit stair required by 7.15.9.1(3) shall be directly from the enclosed elevator lobby on each floor.

7.15.9.4

The occupant evacuation shaft system shall be enclosed and separated from the remainder of the building by walls complying withthe following:

(1) The shaft system walls shall be smoke barriers in accordance with Section 8.5.

(2) The shaft system walls separating the elevator lobby from the remainder of the building shall have a minimum 1-hour fireresistance rating and minimum 3⁄4-hour fire protection–rated opening protectives.

(3) The shaft system walls separating the elevator hoistway from the remainder of the building shall have a minimum 2-hour fireresistance rating and minimum 11⁄2-hour fire protection–rated opening protectives.

(4) The shaft system walls separating the enclosed exit stair from the remainder of the building shall have a minimum 2-hour fireresistance rating and minimum 11⁄2-hour fire protection–rated opening protectives.

7.15.9.5

Occupant evacuation shaft system enclosures shall be constructed to provide a minimum of classification Level 2 in accordance withASTM C1629/C1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels.

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An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinklersystem outside the enclosed occupant evacuation elevator lobby shall be provided.


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7.15.9.7

Occupant evacuation shaft system elevator lobby doors, other than doors to the hoistway, exit stair enclosure, control room, orcontrol space, shall have all of the following features:

(1) The doors shall have a fire protection rating of not less than ¾ hour.

(2) The doors shall be smoke leakage–rated assemblies in accordance with NFPA 105.

(3) The doors shall have an automatic positioning bottom seal to resist the passage of water at floor level from outside the shaftsystem.

7.15.9.8

Occupant evacuation shaft system elevator lobby doors shall have the following features:

(1) Each door, other than doors to the hoistway, exit stair enclosure, control room, or control space, shall be automatic-closing inaccordance with 7.2.1.8.2, as modified by 7.15.9.8(2).

(2) In addition to the automatic-closing means addressed by 7.2.1.8.2, the elevator lobby door on any floor shall also close inresponse to any alarm signal initiated on that floor.

(3) Each door shall be provided with a vision panel arranged to allow people on either side of the door to view conditions on theother side of the door.

7.15.9.9

Each occupant evacuation shaft system exit stair enclosure door shall be provided with a vision panel arranged to allow people oneither side of the door to view conditions on the other side of the door.


While we are supportive of the committee resolution on this proposal, we see the proposers concept as one that could convey some architectural costs (assocaated with building fire resistant elevator shafts) into the product safety realm where it is easier to articulate comparative costs. More work is needed at the product level, however, and we look forward to seeing this proposal again in the next revision cycle; perhaps scaled down in its scope, however.

Note to committee: Section 7.15 now in the current version does not seem to agree with the proposer's Section 7.14.

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Committee Input No. 5017-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.220 ]

3.3.220 Public Way.

A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land essentially open to the outside air deeded,dedicated, or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having aclear width and height of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm). (SAF-MEA)


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The committee recognizes that the definition of 'public way' requires refinementand plans to revisit the subject at the second draft stage.

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Committee Input No. 5018-NFPA 101-2015 [ Section No. 7.3.1.1.1 ]

7.3.1.1.1

The total capacity of the means of egress for any story, balcony, tier, or other occupied spaceshall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof unless one of the following conditions exists:

(1) The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to establish the occupant load asthe number of persons for which existing means of egress is adequate, provided thatmeasures are established to prevent occupancy by a greater number of persons .

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This language is currently in Ch. 43 and is applicable only when renovation,modification, or reconstruction work occurs. There doesn't seem to be any reason tolimit its application to when rehabilitation work occurs.

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The egress capacity shall have been previously approved as being adequate.


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Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, theseparating construction shall meet the requirements of Section 8.2 and the following:

(1)

(2) The separation specified in 7.1.3.2.1 (1), other than an existing separation, shall besupported by construction having not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating.

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(7) Reserved.

(8)The separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) and 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall not be required forstairs serving as a component of the means of egress when such stairs are locatedwithin either one of the following:

(9) Atriums complying with 8.6.7, with the following additional provisions:

(10) Lowest story of the atrium shall be at the level of exit discharge.

(11) Stairs within the atrium shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

(12) Travel distance shall be measured to the top riser of the stairs that arelocated within the atrium.

(13) Communicating Space complying with 8.6.6, with the following additionalprovisions:

(14) Lowest story of the communicating space shall be at the level of exit discharge.

(15) Stairs shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

(16) An engineering analysis is performed that demonstrates that

the building is designed to keep the smoke layer interface

above the highest unprotected opening to adjoining

spaces, or 6 ft (1830 mm) above the highest floor level of

exit access open to the communicating space, for a period equal to

1.5 times the calculated egress time or 20 minutes, whichever

is greater.

(1) .

(2) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall beconstructed of an assembly of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shallbe supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating, unless

* The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exitconnects three or fewer stories.

* The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exitconnects four or more stories, unless one of the following conditions exists:

In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have aminimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 , existing exit stair enclosures shallhave a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

The minimum 1-hour enclosures in accordance with 28.2.2.1.2 , 29.2.2.1.2 ,30.2.2.1.2 , and 31.2.2.1.2 shall be permitted as an alternative to the requirementof 7.1.3.2.1 (3).


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otherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (7).

(3)

(4) In Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Typesof Building Construction (see 8.2.1.2), fire retardant–treated wood enclosed innoncombustible or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted.

(5) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies equipped with doorclosers complying with 7.2.1.8.

(6)

(7)

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(10)

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(17)

(18) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited tothe following:

(19) Door assemblies permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (9)

* Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit components and eitherpenetrate into a fire resistance–rated assembly or are installed within a fireresistance–rated wall assembly shall be protected, as a minimum, to the fire resistancerating required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or (3).

* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to door assemblies from normally occupiedspaces and corridors and door assemblies for egress from the enclosure, unless one ofthe following conditions exists:

Vestibules that separate normally unoccupied spaces from an exit enclosure shallbe permitted, provided the vestibule is separated from adjacent spaces by corridorwalls and related opening protectives as required for the occupancy involved but notless than a smoke partition in accordance with Section 8.4 .

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard onTypes of Building Construction, (see 8.2.1.2) fire protection–rated door assembliesto normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas as addressed inSection 7.13 shall be permitted, provided the space is separated from the exitenclosure by fire barriers as required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in Chapters 36 and37 shall be permitted.

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard onTypes of Building Construction, (see 8.2.1.2) existing fire protection–rated doorassemblies to interstitial spaces shall be permitted, provided that such spaces meetall of the following criteria:



The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with Section8.3 .

Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existingfire protection–rated door assemblies shall be permitted, provided that the followingcriteria are met:



The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 .


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(20)

(21) Required exit door openings




(25) Standpipes

(26) Existing penetrations protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(27) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduitand the penetrations are protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(28) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exitenclosures.

(29) Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the exit access side of the exit enclosureand shall be protected in accordance with 8.3.5.6.




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The protection package required of a new atrium might be adequate to permit anopen stair to serve as an exit. The MEA committee is investigating this and will returnto the subject during the Second Draft preparation phase of the revision process.

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Where this Code requires an exit to be separated from other parts of the building, theseparating construction shall meet the requirements of Section 8.2 and the following:

(1)

(2) The separation specified in 7.1.3.2.1 (1), other than an existing separation, shall besupported by construction having not less than a 1-hour fire resistance rating.

(3)

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(5)

(6)

(7) Reserved.

(8) The minimum 2-hour fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3) shall beconstructed of an assembly of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials and shallbe supported by construction having a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating, unlessotherwise permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (7).

(9)

(10)

(11) In Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Typesof Building Construction (see 8.2.1.2), fire retardant–treated wood enclosed innoncombustible or limited-combustible materials shall be permitted.

(12) Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies that meet all of the following:

(a) The door assemblies shall be equipped with door closers complying with7.2.1.8 .

(b) No door opening, other than approved existing openings, shall exceed 8 ft (2440mm) in width

(c) No door opening, other than approved existing openings, shall exceed 9 ft (2740mm) in height

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(13)

* The separation shall have a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating where the exitconnects three or fewer stories.

* The separation shall have a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating where the exitconnects four or more stories, unless one of the following conditions exists:

In existing non-high-rise buildings, existing exit stair enclosures shall have aminimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

In existing buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 , existing exit stair enclosures shallhave a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.

The minimum 1-hour enclosures in accordance with 28.2.2.1.2 , 29.2.2.1.2 ,30.2.2.1.2 , and 31.2.2.1.2 shall be permitted as an alternative to the requirementof 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

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The fire resistance–rated separation required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or 7.1.3.2.1(3), otherthan approved existing separations, shall be permanently fixed in place.

Structural elements, or portions thereof, that support exit components and eitherpenetrate into a fire resistance–rated assembly or are installed within a fireresistance–rated wall assembly shall be protected, as a minimum, to the fire resistancerating required by 7.1.3.2.1 (1) or (3).

* Openings in exit enclosures shall be limited to door assemblies from normally occupiedspaces and corridors and door assemblies for egress from the enclosure, unless one ofthe following conditions exists:


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(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(25) Penetrations into, and openings through, an exit enclosure assembly shall be limited tothe following:

(26) Door assemblies permitted by 7.1.3.2.1 (9)

(27)

(28) Required exit door openings




(32) Standpipes

(33) Existing penetrations protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(34) Penetrations for fire alarm circuits, where the circuits are installed in metal conduitand the penetrations are protected in accordance with 8.3.5

(35) Penetrations or communicating openings shall be prohibited between adjacent exitenclosures.

Vestibules that separate normally unoccupied spaces from an exit enclosure shallbe permitted, provided the vestibule is separated from adjacent spaces by corridorwalls and related opening protectives as required for the occupancy involved but notless than a smoke partition in accordance with Section 8.4 .

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard onTypes of Building Construction, (see 8.2.1.2) fire protection–rated door assembliesto normally unoccupied building service equipment support areas as addressed inSection 7.13 shall be permitted, provided the space is separated from the exitenclosure by fire barriers as required by 7.1.3.2.1 (3).

Openings in exit passageways in mall buildings as provided in Chapters 36 and37 shall be permitted.

In buildings of Type I or Type II construction, as defined in NFPA 220, Standard onTypes of Building Construction, (see 8.2.1.2) existing fire protection–rated doorassemblies to interstitial spaces shall be permitted, provided that such spaces meetall of the following criteria:



The space is separated from the exit enclosure in accordance with Section8.3 .

Existing openings to mechanical equipment spaces protected by approved existingfire protection–rated door assemblies shall be permitted, provided that the followingcriteria are met:



The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automaticsprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 .



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(36) Membrane penetrations shall be permitted on the exit access side of the exit enclosureand shall be protected in accordance with 8.3.5.6.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The technical committee is concerned that horizontally sliding doors are being used asde facto walls for the enclosure of exit stairs. Exit stair enclosures must be reliablyseparated from the remainder of the floor in order to function as exits. Doors are anecessary evil as occupants must have access into and out of the enclosure; theopenings for such doors need to be limited in size to preserve the separation. Theseparation needs to be permanent as contrasted with having a horizontally-sliding doorthat has a fire resistance rating (like that awarded to wall assemblies) sit in its openposition where contents/furnishings or other obstructions might prevent the large openingfrom being closed off.

The MEA committee floats the idea as a CI in order to receive public comments so thecommittee can reevaluate the issue in the Second Draft preparation phase of the revisionprocess.

ResponseMessage:


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Committee Input No. 5040-NFPA 101-2015 [ New Section after 7.7.6 ]

7.7.7 Discharge to Exterior Areas.

Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, occupant travel to the public way shall bepermitted to lead to an exterior(open air) enclosed court and be delayed within the exitdischarge while the nature of the emergency is evaluated, provided all of the following criteriashall be met:

(1) Each area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all occupants at a net area of

15 ft 2 (1.4 m 2 ) per person,

(2) Each area shall be located a distance of not less than 50 ft (15 m) from the building havingexited from,

(3) The area shall be continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instantuse in the case of fire or other emergency.

(4) A continuous and safe means of egress from the exterior (open air ) enclosed court area tothe public way without re-entering the building is available.




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CommitteeStatement:

The text would permit egress to be delayed within an exterior exit discharge area untiloccupants continue egress movement to the public way or reenter the building. Manyprivate and public buildings are now completely surrounded by fencing or courtyard wallsthat prevent free egress movement to the public way. This criteria mirrors a provisionpermitted within the Detention and Correctional Occupancy chapters. The MEAcommittee wants to be able to address the subject of this CI during the Second Draftpreparation phase of the revision process.

ResponseMessage:


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Public Comment No. 5-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.150 ]



5000_CCN_3.pdf 5000 CC Note No. 3


NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 3 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots of Pappas to revise the definition by combining the two sentences to read as follows. Suggested revision was made for 101, should be consistent for 5000.

Delayed Action Closer. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates an adjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing. (SAF-MEA)


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Correlating Committee Note No. 3-NFPA 5000-2016 [New Section after 3.3.150]


Submitter Full Name: CC on BLD_AAC

Organization: NFPA CC ON BUILDING CODE

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Submittal Date: Thu Mar 03 16:20:59 EST 2016


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Correlating Committee Note No. 3-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 3.3.150 ]


Submitter Full Name: BLD-AAC


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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider the Affirmative with Comment ballots ofPappas to revise the definition by combining the two sentences to read as follows. Suggested revision was made for 101, shouldbe consistent for 5000.

Delayed Action Closer. Mechanical self-closing device that incorporates an adjustable delay prior to the initiation of closing.(SAF-MEA)


Ballot Results


18 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

Affirmative All

DiCristina, Salvatore

Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.

Roberts, Richard Jay

Shah, Faimeen

Vinci, Leon F.

Willse, Peter J.


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Laramee, Scott T.

No comment, but no way to accept as "affirmative" without accepting all as "affirmative in the ballot portal.


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First Revision No. 6006-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 3.3.150 ]


Self-closing device that incorporates a delay prior to the initiation of closing. Delayed action closers are mechanical devices with anadjustable delay. (BLD-MEA)


Submitter Full Name: BLD-MEA


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CommitteeStatement:

Delayed action closers are utilized in buildings. Proposing a definition to complement proposed text in new section after11.2.1.8.

Response Message:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.

Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.



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Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


Pappas, Denise L.

The text shown for the definition of “Delayed Action Closer” Should be the same in both FR 6006 and FR 5009.


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Public Comment No. 17-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Global Input ]



5000_CCN_16.pdf 5000 CC Note #16 ✓


NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 16 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to change the term “delayed egress electrically locking systems” to “delayed egress electrical locking systems” throughout the code.


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Copyright Assignment

I, CC on BLD_AAC, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Comment (including both theProposed Change and the Statement of Problem and Substantiation). I understand and intend that I acquire no rights, including rights as a joint author, in any publication of theNFPA in which this Public Comment in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Comment and that I have full power andauthority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am CC on BLD_AAC, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. Iunderstand and intend that, by checking this box, I am creating an electronic signature that will, upon my submission of this form, have the same legal force and effect as ahandwritten signature


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Correlating Committee Note No. 16-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Global Input ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to change the term “delayed egress electrically lockingsystems” to “delayed egress electrical locking systems” throughout the code.


Ballot Results


18 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

Affirmative All


Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


Shah, Faimeen

Vinci, Leon F.

Willse, Peter J.


Laramee, Scott T.


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First Revision No. 6036-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Global Input ]

Throughout the document, change “door electrically controlled egress door assemblies” to “hardware-release of electricallylocked egress door assemblies”.

Throughout the document, change “delayed-egress locking systems” to “delayed-egress electrically locking systems”.

Throughout the document, change "access-controlled egress door(s)" or “access-controlled egress door assemblies” to“sensor-release of electrical locking systems”.


Submitter Full Name: BLD-MEA


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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 04 12:55:13 EDT 2015


CommitteeStatement:

The terms are being renamed in their related provisions in Chapter 11. Correlative updating of terms is needed throughoutthe document to keep the terminology consistent.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


30 Eligible Voters

4 Not Returned

26 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Di Pilla, Steven


Tierney, Michael


Affirmative All

Alles, Ryan

Badeau, Charles A.

Barlow, Charles V.

Bonisch, Warren D.

Bush, Kenneth E.

Buuck, Daniel

Collins, David S.

Crowley, Michael A.

Day, Richard L.

Dove, Paul L.


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Frable, David W.

Guest, Rita C.


Jackson, Waymon

Lathrop, James K.

Nuschler, Gary L.

Pappas, Denise L.

Pauls, Jake

Peacock, Richard D.

Perry, Robert R.

Quinterno, Vincent

Saks, Kenneth

Shulman, Michael S.

Simard, J. Francois

Versteeg, Joseph H.

de Vries, David A.


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3.3.682.1 Public Way.

A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land essentially open to the outside air deeded, dedicated, or otherwise permanentlyappropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width and height of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm). (BLD-MEA)


This comment does is not recommending any change to the definition. The BCDC wants to comment that as drafted, CI 6032 would remove text that is an important part of the definition. The text that the CI identified as deleting is essential to the definition of “public way” because it is the part that refers to the “public” aspect of a “public way.”

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Committee Input No. 6032-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 3.3.677.1]


Submitter Full Name: Jim Muir

Organization: Building Safety Division, Clark County, Washington

Affilliation: NFPA's Building Code Development Committee (BCDC)

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Submittal Date: Tue May 10 17:36:04 EDT 2016


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11.1.5.1

Means of egress shall be designed and maintained to provide headroom in accordance with other sections of this Code, and suchheadroom shall be not less than 7 ft 6 in. (2285 mm), with projections . Projections from the ceiling not shall provide a headroomof not less than 6 ft 8 in. (2030 m), with a tolerance of - 3⁄4 in. (-19 mm), above the finished floor.


This comment corrects the text of the provision. Currently the text suggests that a projection may be 6ft 8 in, when it really means that the vertical clearance should not be less than 6 ft 8 in above finished floor. It should be noted that this provision seems to consider door headers to be projections, which they are not. Door openings and clearances are already addressed under accessibility codes. The tolerance issue is not recommended to be deleted, as it was in the Public Input.

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11.1.6.5 *

Grab Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

11.1.6.5.

1 General1 General .

11.1.6.5.1.1

Where Where required by Chapters 15 through 31 , new bathtubs, bathtub-shower combinations, and showers

, for use by occupants,shall be provided with grab bars

complying with.

11.1.6.5.

2 through 11.1.

6.5.5, except as otherwise permitted for showers in 11.1.

6.5.1.2, with all dimensions referring to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stipulated.

11.1.6.5.1.2 *

Where a dedicated shower does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding1 * Grab bars are not required in showers where the transition from the room floor to the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13mm)

, as described in 11.1.6.2 , and it provides slip resistance for all surfaces when wet, as a foreseeable condition described inin height and all shower surfaces are slip resistant when wet.

11.1.6.

4, the requirements of5.1.2 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 11.1.6.5.2 through 11.1.6.5.5

shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

11.1.6.5.1.3 All dimensions are measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless otherwise stated .

11.1.6.5.

2 Vertical2 Vertical Grab Bar.

A vertical grab bar shall be provided

either installedon the control end wall or the end wall opposite the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination,

andor shower ; or ,

as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.1 , or as a free standing, external pole as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.2 .shall be provided as an external vertical pole.

11.1.6.5.2.1 *

Vertical Vertical Grab Bar on

ControlEnd Wall.

(A

) Avertical grab bar

, with a minimum length ofshall be:

(1) 24 in. (610 mm)

, and its lower end


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(2) located between 36 and 39 in. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished floor

, shall be

(1) measured to its lower end;

(2) installed on the

entry/egress

(1) open side of the

control end wall of the

(1) bathtub, bathtub-shower combination,

and shower unit.

(B)

The grab bar shall be located at least 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally, from any shower curtain rod fixing point on the wall

(1) or shower used for entry and egress; and

(2) located 9 in. (228 mm) minimum and 12 in. (300 mm) maximum from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower, measured horizontally from the exterior plane of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, orshower .

Vertical Grab Bar as Free Standing, Vertical11.1.6.5.2.2 *

External Vertical Pole.

A vertical, pole-type grab bar shall be fixed to the floor and either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall and shall be :

(1) installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit ;


,

(1) of the outside of the outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower ; and


,

(1) of the vertical plane of the control end wall

if there is such a wall

(1) .

11.1.6.5.3

Back Wall Grab Bar.

For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on three sides by walls, a diagonal or horizontal grab bar shall be providedon the back wall

either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in 11.

1.6.5.3.1 or as a horizontal grab bar as specified in 11.1.6.5.3.2 .

11.1.6.5.3.1 *

Diagonal Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

(A)

A A diagonal grab bar shall be

installed on the back wall with a minimum length of:

(1) 24 in. (600 mm)

with


(2) located so that its higher end

placed closer


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(1) is closest to the control end wall

and

(1) ;

(2) located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall,

with a height of

(1)

(2) located 25 in.

to

(1) (635 mm) minimum and 27 in. (635 mm

to

(1) and 685 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub

.

(B)

The lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height of 8 in. to

(1) ;

(2) located so that its lower end is 8 in. minimum and 10 in. (205 mm to 255 mm) maximum above the rim of the bathtub ; and

(3) located 28 in.

to

(1) (711 mm) minimum and 30 in. (710 mm

to

(1) and 760 mm) maximum from the control end wall.

11.1.6.5.3.

2 2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall.

A horizontal grab bar shall be

installed on the back wall at a height of:

(1) located 8 in.

to

(1) (205 mm) minimum and 10 in. (

205 mm to

(1) 255 mm) maximum high above the bathtub rim

with

(1) ; and

(2) located so that one end

located a maximum of

(1) is 12 in. (305 mm) maximum from the control end wall and the other end is located

a maximum of

(1) 24 in. (610 mm) maximum from the opposite, or head, end of the bathtub.

11.1.6.5.4 *

Grab Bar Details.

11.1.6.5.4.1

Grab Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1

1 ⁄ 41⁄4 in. (32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

11.1.6.5.4.

2 If2 Where attached to a wall,


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thegrab

barbars shall provide a

minimumclearance for hand grasp of 1

1 ⁄ 21⁄2 in. (38 mm)

.

11.1.6.5.4.3

The size and clearance dimensions required by 11.1.6.5.4.1 and 11.1.6.5.4.2 shall be provided, as aminimum

, within the height requirements range and the minimum length requirements range of the other provisions of 11.

1.6.5.

11.1.6.5.

5 Grab5 Grab Bar Structural Loading.

Grab bars shall be designed and constructed to the structural loading conditions in accordance with other provisions of this Code .



Grab_Bars-Legislative_Text_4-25-16.docx Word Doc in legislative text to more clearly show the proposed changes.


NFPA's Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC) supports the concept of the first revision but has voted unanimously to propose re-writing the section so that it is workable, clear, and concise.

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Submitter Full Name: Allan Fraser

Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc

Affilliation: Staff Liaison for NFPA's Disabity Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC)

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Submittal Date: Wed May 11 10:26:33 EDT 2016


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11.1.6.5 * Grab Bars for Bathtubs, Bathtub-Shower Combinations, and Showers.

11.1.6.5.1 General. 11.1.6.5.1.1 Where required by Chapters 15 through 31, new bathtubs, bathtub-shower

combinations, and showers, for use by occupants, shall be provided with grab bars complying.

11.1.6.5.1.1.1* Grab bars are not required in showers where the transition from the room floor to

the shower floor does not exceed 0.5 in. (13 mm) in height and all shower surfaces are slip

resistant when wet.

11.1.6.5.1.2 Where provided, grab bars shall comply with 11.1.6.5.2 through 11.1.6.5.5, except as

otherwise permitted for showers in .

11.1.6.5.1.2, with all3 All dimensions referringare measured to the centerline of the grab bar unless

otherwise stipulatedstated.

11.1.6.5.1.2* Where a dedicated shower does not expose users to changes in elevation exceeding 0.5 inch (13 mm),

as described in 11.1.6.2, and, it provides slip resistance for all surfaces when wet, as described in 11.1.6.4, the requirements of 11.1.6.5.2 through 11.1.6.5.5 shall apply only if grab bars are installed.

11.1.6.5.2 Vertical Grab Bar. A vertical grab bar shall be provided and shall be installed either on

the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination or shower as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.1 or as a

free standing, external pole as specified in 11.1.6.5.2.2. 11.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on Control End Wall.

(A) A vertical grab bar, the end wall opposite the 24 in. (610 mm) long minimum, shall be installed on the

entry/egress side of the control end wall of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit.

The lower end of the grab bar; or, shall be provided as an external vertical pole.

11.1.6.5.2.1* Vertical Grab Bar on End Wall.

A vertical grab bar shall be:

1. 24 in. (610 mm) minimum in length;

1.2. located between 36 in. min. and 39 in. max. (915 and 990 mm) above the finished

floor. measured to its lower end;

3. (B) The grab bar shall be installed on the open side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower

combination, or shower used for entry and egress; and

2.4.located at least 69 in. (150228 mm),) minimum and 12 in. (300 mm) maximum

from the open entry and egress side of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination,

or shower, measured horizontally, from any the exterior plane of the bathtub,

bathtub-shower curtain rod fixing point on the wallcombination, or shower.

11.1.6.5.2.2* Vertical Grab Bar as Floor MountedExternal Vertical Pole. A vertical, pole-type grab

bar shall be fixed to the floor and, either the room ceiling or an adjacent wall. The vertical bar and

shall be :

1. installed outside of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination, or shower unit;

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2. located within 6 in. (150 mm), measured horizontally from of the outside of the

outer edge of the bathtub, bathtub-shower combination or shower. Where a control end

wall is provided, the vertical grab bar shall be , or shower; and

1.3.located within 30 in. (760 mm), measured horizontally fromof the vertical plane of

the control end wall.

11.1.6.5.3 Back Wall Grab Bar. For bathtubs and bathtub-shower combinations bounded on

three sides by walls, a grab bar shall be provided on the back wall either as a diagonal grab bar as specified in

11.1.6.5.3.1 or as aor horizontal grab bar as specified in shall be provided on the back wall.

11.1.6.5.3.2.

11.1.6.5.3.1* 1* Diagonal Grab Bar on Back Wall. (A) A diagonal grab bar shall be installed on the back wall with a minimum length of :

1. 24 in. (600 mm) withminimum in length;

2. located so that its higher end placed closeris closest to the control end wall and ;

3. located a maximum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the control end wall, with a height of


maximum above the rim of the bathtub.;

5. (B) The located so that its lower end of the diagonal grab bar shall be located at a height ofis

8 toin. minimum and 10 in. (205 mm to 255 mm) maximum above the rim of the

bathtub; and


maximum from the control end wall.

11.1.6.5.3.2 Horizontal Grab Bar on Back Wall. A horizontal grab bar shall be installed on the

back wall at a height of:

1. located 8 in. min.(205 mm) minimum and 10 in. max (205 and (255 mm) maximum

high above the bathtub rim. One; and

1.2.located so that one end of the grab bar shall be located a maximum ofis 12 in. (305 mm)

maximum from the control end wall and the other end shall beis located a maximum

of 24 in. (610 mm) maximum from the opposite (, or head), end of the bathtub.


11.1.6.5.4.1 Grab bars shall be circular in cross section with a minimum diameter of 1 1/⁄4 in.

(32 mm) and a maximum diameter of 2 in. (51 mm).

11.1.6.5.4.2 If, Where attached to a wall, the grab barbars shall provide a minimum clearance, for

hand grasp, of 1 1/⁄2 inchesin. (38 mm).) minimum.

11.1.6.5.4.3 The size and clearance dimensions required by 11.1.6.5.4.1 and 11.1.6.5.4.2 Grab Bar Structural

Loading. Grab bars shall be provided, as a minimum, within the height requirements ranger and the minimum

length requirements range of thedesigned and constructed to the structural loading conditions in

accordance with other provisions of 11.1.6.5this Code.

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11.2.1.1.2

Every door opening and every principal entrance that is required to serve as an exit shall be designed and constructed so that theway path of egress travel is obvious and direct. Windows that, because of their physical configuration or design and the materialsused in their construction, have the potential to be mistaken for door openings shall be made inaccessible to the occupants bybarriers or railings.


The term “path” is used more commonly, such as in section 3.3 for definitions, section 11.1 for means of egress, section 12.2 for accessibility, and chapter 16 for common paths of travel, etc.

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11.2.1.5.3

Locks, if provided, shall not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side.



5000_CCN_17.pdf 5000 CC Note #17


NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 17 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review the additional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FR 3004.


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Correlating Committee Note No. 17-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 11.2.1.5.3 ]




Street Address:

City:

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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the occupancy committees (AXM, BCF, DET, END, RES, MER, IND, HEA) to review theadditional door locking allowances that are being proposed in FR 3004.


Ballot Results


18 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

Affirmative All


Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


Shah, Faimeen

Vinci, Leon F.

Willse, Peter J.


Laramee, Scott T.


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First Revision No. 3004-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 17.2.2.2.3.3 ]

17.2.2.2.4 Classroom Door Locking to Prevent Unwanted Entry.

Classroom doors shall be permitted to be locked to prevent unwanted entry provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The locking means is approved.

(2) The locking means can be engaged without opening the door.

(3) The unlocking and unlatching from the classroom side of the door can be accomplished without the use of a key or tool.

(4) The unlocking and unlatching requires not more than one releasing operation.

(5) The unlocking and unlatching means are mounted at a height not exceeding 48 in. (1220 mm) above the finished floor.

(6) Locks, if remotely engaged, can be unlocked from the classroom side.

(7) The door is capable of being unlocked and opened from outside the room by staff with the necessary key or other credential.

(8) The locking means does not modify the door closer, panic hardware, or fire exit hardware.

(9) Modifications to fire door assemblies, including door hardware, shall be in accordance with NFPA 80 .

(10) An emergency action plan shall be provided, addressing the use of the locking and unlocking means, from within and outsidethe room.

(11) Staff is drilled in the engagement and release of the locking means, from within and outside the room, as part of emergencyegress drills.


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The Workshop on School Safety, Codes and Security – Final Report documented the need to lock classroom doors againstunwanted entry. The multiple provisions proposed as part of 17.2.2.2.4 cover the concerns for accomplishing door locking in a safemanner. The detailed criteria will weed out the dangerous hardware and locking means being promoted in the marketplace bythose unfamiliar with traditional egress needs.

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Ballot Results


24 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

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0 Abstention

Not Returned

Hopper, Howard

Upton, Billy E.

Affirmative All


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Aaby, Mark J.

Biddle, Judy

Dannaway, Samuel S.

Day, Richard L.

Dubrowski, Victor L.

Frangiamore, Keith S.

Haidacher, Jeffrey L.

Jenkins, Christopher M.

Kasmauskas, Dominick G.

Lazebnik, Rosa

Longhitano, Alfred J.

Marks, Maria B.

Merck, Richard E.

Savage, Sr., Michael L.

Shirey, Jeffrey

Sinsigalli, Michael L.

Stashak, Catherine L.

Szachnowicz, Aleksy L.

Wassom, Mark S.

Wolf, Ann Marie A.


Mertens, Matthew J.

Very Necessary guidance for the field.

Negative with Comment

Roeper, Kurt A.

Item #1 - Locking systems should be 'listed and labeled', not approved Item #3 - the term “special knowledge or effort”, as required in 7.2.1.5.3,should be used instead of 'use of a key or tool' Item #5 - Operable parts of releasing mechanisms should be located between 34" and 48"


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11.2.1.5.11

Where pairs of door leaves are required in a means of egress, one of the following criteria shall be met:

(1) Each leaf of the pair shall be provided with a releasing device that does not depend on the release of one door before the other.

(2) Approved automatic flush bolts shall be used and arranged such that both of the following criteria are met:

(3) The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware on theegress side of the door .

(4) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.

(5) The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware on the egress sideof the door.

(6) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.



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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 18 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider editorially revising Section 11.2.1.5.11 to eliminate duplicate requirements:

11.2.1.5.11 Where pairs of door leaves are required in a means of egress, one of the following criteria shall be met:

(1) Each leaf of the pair shall be provided with a releasing device that does not depend on the release of one door before the other.


(a)The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware on the egress side of the door.

(b) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation. Change is consistent with Section 7.2.1.5.11 in NFPA 101.These actions will be considered as a public comment.

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Correlating Committee Note No. 18-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 11.2.1.5.11 ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to consider editorially revising Section 11.2.1.5.11 toeliminate duplicate requirements:

11.2.1.5.11 Where pairs of door leaves are required in a means of egress, one of the following criteria shall be met:

(1) Each leaf of the pair shall be provided with a releasing device that does not depend on the release of one door before theother.


(a)The door leaf equipped with the automatic flush bolts shall have no doorknob or surface-mounted hardware on the egressside of the door.

(b) Unlatching of any leaf shall not require more than one operation.

Change is consistent with Section 7.2.1.5.11 in NFPA 101.

These actions will be considered as a public comment.

Ballot Results


18 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

Affirmative All


Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.


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Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


Shah, Faimeen

Vinci, Leon F.

Willse, Peter J.


Laramee, Scott T.



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11.2.1.7.1

Where a side-hinged or pivoted swinging door assembly is required to be equipped with panic hardware or fire exit hardware, suchhardware shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) It shall consist of a cross bar or push pad, with the length of the actuating portion of which extends across the cross bar orpush pad not less than one-half of the width of the door leaf.

(2) It shall be mounted not less than 34 in. (865 mm), and not more than 48 in. (1220 mm), above the floor.

(3) It shall be constructed so that a horizontal force not to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) actuates the cross bar or push pad and latches.



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NOTE: This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 19 in the First Draft Report. The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to revise Section 11.2.1.7 to be consistent with changes made to Section 7.2.1.7 in NFPA 101 as follows:

11.2.1.7.1 Where a side-hinged or pivoted swinging door assembly is required to be equipped with panic hardware or fire exit hardware, such hardware shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) It shall consist of a cross bar or push pad, with the length of the actuating portion of the cross bar or push pad not less than one-half of the width of the door leaf.


(3) It shall be constructed so that a horizontal force not to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) actuates the cross bar or push pad and latches


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Correlating Committee Note No. 19-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 11.2.1.7 ]




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CommitteeStatement:

The Correlating Committee directs the TC on Means of Egress (MEA) to revise Section 11.2.1.7 to be consistent with changesmade to Section 7.2.1.7 in NFPA 101 as follows:

11.2.1.7.1 Where a side-hinged or pivoted swinging door assembly is required to be equipped with panic hardware or fire exithardware, such hardware shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) It shall consist of a cross bar or push pad, with the length of the actuating portion of the cross bar or push pad not less thanone-half of the width of the door leaf.


(3) It shall be constructed so that a horizontal force not to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) actuates the cross bar or push pad and latches


Ballot Results


18 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

15 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned

Newman, Michael T.

Wooldridge, Jerry

Affirmative All


Frable, David W.

Francis, Sam W.

Hansen, Raymond N.

Harrington, John C.

Hopper, Howard

Hugo, Jeffrey M.

Humble, Jonathan

Jones, Gerald H.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Quiter, James R.


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Shah, Faimeen

Vinci, Leon F.

Willse, Peter J.


Laramee, Scott T.



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11.2.1.9.2 Self-Closing or Self-Latching Door Leaf Operation.

Where door leaves are required to be self-closing or self-latching and are operated by power upon the approach of a person, or areprovided with power-assisted manual operation, they shall be permitted in the means of egress under the following conditions:

(1) Door leaves can be opened manually in accordance with 11.2.1.9.1 to allow egress travel in the event of power failure.

(2) Door leaves remain in the closed position, unless actuated or opened manually.

(3) When actuated, door leaves remain open for not more than 30 seconds.

(4) Door Upon operation of approved smoke detectors, door leaves held open for any period of time close — shall close and thepower-assist mechanism ceases to function — upon operation of approved shall be deactivated. The smoke detectors shall beinstalled in such a way as to detect smoke on either side of the door opening in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72 .

(5) Door leaves required to be self-latching are either self-latching or become self-latching upon operation of approved smokedetectors per 11.2.1.9.2(4).

(6) Power-assisted swinging door assemblies shall comply with BHMA/ANSI A156.19, Power Assist and Low Energy PowerOperated Doors.


As written, the provision is confusing. The use of hyphens amplifies the confusion. This clarifies the intent of the provision.

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Public Comment No. 117-NFPA 5000-2016 [ New Section after 11.2.2.2.1.2 ]

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11.2.2.2.1.2 Emergency Stair Travel Devices

11.2.2.2.1.2.1 Number and Location.

11.2.2.2.1.2.1.1 All buildings that are two storys or more above grade and that are accessed by the public for goods and services, orthat have employees working on site, shall have an emergency stair travel device on each floor at each stairway.

11.2.2.2.1.2.1.2 There shall be one additional emergency stair travel device provided for each employee who will need to use one inan evacuation. These devices shall be located in the employee’s office or at the nearest stair to the employee’s office at theirdiscretion.

11.2.2.2.1.2.2 All devices shall comply with ANSI/RESNA ED-1: 2013 .

11.2.2.2.1.2.3 Storage cabinets for such devices shall not be permitted to be locked at any time.

11.2.2.2.1.2.4 One manual wheelchair shall be located at each stairway at the floor of discharge and available, without requiring theuser to have a key or special knowledge, such that a user of an emergency stair travel device can be transferred to the manualwheelchair to travel from the stairway at the floor of discharge to the outside.

11.2.2.2.1.2.5 All members of an emergency planning team , if one exists, and all personnel who will be occupants or operators ofthe device shall be trained at least once each year on using the device and transferring those who may need to use the device in anemergency.

Statement:

Most of this language was submitted as Public Input No. 187-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 11.2.2.2.1.2]. In response to thecommittee’s comment, this Public Comment addresses the committee’s concern about office buildings and others that might not havethe public entering to obtain goods and services but simply has employees now, or may in the future, who have mobility disabilities.

The current Section No. 11.2.2.2.1.2 - Reserved would become No. 11.2.2.2.1.3.


The proposed revision would increase the availability of emergency stair travel devices. Referencing of the ANSI/RESNA ED-1:2013 standard would ensure the quality of the devices provided.

Most of this language was submitted as Public Input No. 187-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 11.2.2.2.1.2]. In response to the committee’s comment, this Public Comment addresses the committee’s concern about office buildings and others that might not have the public entering to obtain goods and services but simply has employees now, or may in the future, who have mobility disabilities.

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Public Input No. 187-NFPA 5000-2015 [Section No. 11.2.2.2.1.2]


Submitter Full Name: Glenn Hedman

Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago

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Public Comment No. 79-NFPA 5000-2016 [ Section No. 11.2.2.2.3.2 ]

11.2.2.2.3.2

Spiral stairs shall be permitted, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(1) Riser heights shall not exceed 7 in. (180 mm).

(2) The stairway shall have a tread depth of not less than 11 in. (280 mm) for a portion of the stairway width sufficient to provideegress capacity for the occupant load served in accordance with 11.3.3.1.

(3) At the outer side of the stairway, an additional 10 1⁄2 in. (265 mm) of width shall be provided clear to the other handrail, and thiswidth shall not be included as part of the required egress capacity.

(4) Handrails complying with 11.2.2.4 shall be provided on both sides of the spiral stairway.

(5) The inner handrail shall be located within 24 in. (610 mm), measured horizontally, of the point where a tread depth of not lessthan 11 in. (280 mm) is provided.

(6) The turn of the stairway shall be such that descending users have the outer handrail at their right side.


Spiral staircases can be designed and specified in the clockwise and counter clockwise direction for the descending user. The handrail will be on the wider side of the tread in either case.

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Committee Input No. 6032-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.677.1 ]

3.3.677.1 Public Way.

A street, alley, or other similar parcel of land essentially open to the outside air deeded,dedicated, or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having aclear width and height of not less than 10 ft (3050 mm). (BLD-MEA)




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The committee recognizes that the definition of 'public way' requires refinementand plans to revisit the subject at the second draft stage.

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Committee Input No. 6033-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 11.1.3.2.1.2 ]

11.1.3.2.1.3

The separation required by 11.1.3.2.1.1 and 11.1.3.2.1.2 shall not be required for stairs servingas a component of the means of egress where such stairs are located within either of thefollowing:

(a) Atriums complying with 8.12.3, with the following additional provisions:

i. Lowest story of the atrium shall be at the level of exit discharge.

ii. Stairs within the atrium shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

iii. Travel distance shall be measured to the top riser of the stairs that are located within theatrium.

(b) Communicating space complying with 8.12.2, with the following additional provisions:

i. Lowest story of the communicating space shall be at the level of exit discharge.

ii. Stairs shall discharge at the level of exit discharge.

iii. An engineering analysis shall be performed that demonstrates that the building is designedto keep the smoke layer interface above the highest unprotected opening to adjoining spaces, or6 ft (1830 mm) above the highest floor level of exit access open to the communicating space, fora period equal to 1.5 times the calculated egress time or 20 minutes, whichever is greater.




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The protection package required of a new atrium might be adequate to permit anopen stair to serve as an exit. The MEA committee is investigating this and will returnto the subject during the Second Draft preparation phase of the revision process.

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Committee Input No. 6034-NFPA 5000-2015 [ Sections 11.1.3.2.1.4, 11.1.3.2.1.5

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Sections 11.1.3.2.1.4, 11.1.3.2.1.5

11.1.3.2.1.4

One-hour enclosures in accordance with 24.2.2.1.2 and 25.2.2.1.2 shall be permitted as analternative to 11.1.3.2.1.2.

11.1.3.2.1.5

The fire resistance–rated separation required by 11.1.3.2.1 .1 or 11.1.3.2.1.2, shall bepermanently fixed in place.

11.1.3.2.1.6

Openings in the separation shall be protected by fire door assemblies that meet all of thefollowing:

(a) The door assemblies shall be equipped with door closers complying with 11.2.1.8.

(b) No door opening shall exceed 8 ft (2440 mm) in width

(c) No door opening shall exceed 9 ft (2740 mm) in height




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The technical committee is concerned that horizontally sliding doors are being used asde facto walls for the enclosure of exit stairs. Exit stair enclosures must be reliablyseparated from the remainder of the floor in order to function as exits. Doors are anecessary evil as occupants must have access into and out of the enclosure; theopenings for such doors need to be limited in size to preserve the separation. Theseparation needs to be permanent as contrasted with having a horizontally-sliding doorthat has a fire resistance rating (like that awarded to wall assemblies) sit in its openposition where contents/furnishings or other obstructions might prevent the large openingfrom being closed off.

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Committee Input No. 6035-NFPA 5000-2015 [ New Section after 11.7.6 ]

11.7.7 Discharge to Exterior Areas.

Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, occupant travel to the public way shall bepermitted to lead to an exterior(open air) enclosed court and be delayed within the exitdischarge while the nature of the emergency is evaluated, provided all of the following criteriashall be met:

(1) Each area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all occupants at a net area of

15 ft 2 (1.4 m 2 ) per person,

(2) Each area shall be located a distance of not less than 50 ft (15 m) from the building havingexited from,

(3) The area shall be continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to fullinstant use in the case of fire or other emergency.

(4) A continuous and safe means of egress from the exterior (open air ) enclosed court area tothe public way without re-entering the building is available.




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The text would permit egress to be delayed within an exterior exit discharge area untiloccupants continue egress movement to the public way or reenter the building. Manyprivate and public buildings are now completely surrounded by fencing or courtyard wallsthat prevent free egress movement to the public way. This criteria mirrors a provisionpermitted within the Detention and Correctional Occupancy chapters. The MEAcommittee wants to be able to address the subject of this CI during the Second Draftpreparation phase of the revision process.

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