national fire protection association · public comment no. 37-nfpa 3-2016 [section no. 3.3.7.4]...

National Fire Protection Association

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M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Technical Committee on Commissioning and Integrated Testing

FROM: Elena Carroll, Project Administrator

DATE: December 19, 2016

SUBJECT: NFPA 3 Second Draft Technical Committee FINAL Ballot Results (A2017 Cycle)

According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass

ballot.

32 Members Eligible to Vote

2 Members Not Returned (Dunphy, Vanovermeiren)

The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the

explanation of the vote for each revision.

To pass ballot, each revision requires: (1) a simple majority of those eligible to vote and (2) an

affirmative vote of 2/3 of ballots returned. See Sections 3.3.4.3.(c) and 4.3.10.1 of the Regulations

Governing the Development of NFPA Standards.

Second Revision No. 1-NFPA 3-2016 [ Global Input ]

In every location within the document that the phrase "Fire Protecion and Life SafetyCommissioning" is used insert the word "Systems" between "Safety" and "Commissioning" so itreads "Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Commissioning". In every location within thedocument that the phrase "Fire Protection and Life Safety Commissioning Team" is used insert theword "Systems" between "Safety" and "Commissioning" so it reads "Fire Protection and Life SafetySystems Commissioning Team".

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Jaqueline Wilmot

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Submittal Date: Tue Aug 23 13:25:33 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The addition of the word "systems" clarifies the intent of the standard that the systems thatprovide fire protection and life safety are being commissioned.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 31-NFPA 3-2016 [Global Input]

Ballot Results

This item has passed ballot

32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All

1 Affirmative with Comments

0 Negative with Comments

0 Abstention

Not Returned

Dunphy, Jr., Paul F.

Van Overmeiren, Frank L.

Affirmative All

Black, Art

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

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Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.

Forshner, Lawrence W.

Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.

Hammerberg, Thomas P.

Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.

Kampmeyer, Sr., John E.

Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.

Puchovsky, Milosh T.

Reiswig, Rodger

Roberts, Richard Jay

Schifiliti, Robert P.

Schneider, Kenneth R.

Spaziani, Michael J.

Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.

Affirmative with Comment

Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 2-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. 1.3.2 ]

1.3.2*

Where the project specifications or governing laws, codes, regulations, or standards require total buildingcommissioning, this standard shall apply as part of that process.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The intent of this section is to relate to when commissioning is provided for all buildingsystems.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 34-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. 1.3.2]

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 3-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.1 ]

3.3.1 Basis of Design (BOD).

A document that describes the concepts and decisions used to meet the owner’s project requirements andgoverning standards governing laws , laws, and regulations regulations, codes, and standards .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: This revision makes the phrase consistent with its use elsewhere in the standard.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 26-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. 3.3.1]

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.



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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 4-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. 3.3.3.4 ]

3.3.3.4 Commissioning Record.

The complete set of commissioning documents for the project that are turned over to the owner at the endof the construction phase .




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Committee Statement

Committee Statement: A requirement is not permitted in a definition.

Response Message:

Public Comment No. 21-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. 3.3.3.4]

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.



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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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3.3.3.6* Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Commissioning (FCx).

A systematic process that provides documented confirmation that fire protection and life safety systemsfunction according to the design criteria as set forth in the project documents and satisfies the owner’soperational needs, including compliance with any applicable governing laws, regulations, codes, andstandards requiring fire protection and life safety systems .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Eliminated redundancy and providing consistency, the language "governing laws, regulations,codes, and standards" and deleted the redundant phrase at the end of the sentence.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.


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DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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3.3.7.1 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS).

Power systems for facilities or parts of facilities that require continuous operation for reasons of publicsafety, emergency management, national security, or business continuity. [ 70: 708.2]




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The term "Critical Operations Power Systems" was removed because it is not used in the body ofthe document. Both "Emergency Power Supply (EPS)" and "Emergency Systems" are used inAnnex Section A.1.3.3 and therefore have been retained.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

27 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.


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Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger




Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Koffel, William E.

It is my understanding that the removal of Paragraph 3.3.7.1 was approved during the meeting. The rationale wasthat the phrase is not used in the Standard. On a related topic, it is my understanding that Public Comment 37was approved during the meeting but no Second revision is shown for ballot. The Public Comment suggested theremoval of Paragraph 3.3.7.4.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


There is something wrong with SR6. SR6 deletes existing definition 3.3.7.1. PC 35 was to delete existingdefinition 3.3.7.1. The PC was rejected with a Resolution to See SR6, which did EXACTLY what the PCrequested. So, the PC should have been reported as accepted. Then, PC36 and PC 37 were also rejected (deleteexisting 3.3.7.2 and 3.3.7.4). But the Resolution says to see SR6, which has nothing to do PC36 or PC 37 and thestatements say “This term was removed because it is not used in the body of the document.”. Terra does not showthese last two as being removed.


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3.3.15.4 Turnover Phase (Phase 4).

The phase the systems are operational, the owner/responsible party is trained on the proper use andoperation of systems, and all related documents are officially assigned to the owner/responsible party.




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Submittal Date: Wed Aug 24 08:26:28 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Definition is not needed because it is only used as a section title and Section 5.4.5 providesthe description of the term "turnover" and its requirements.

ResponseMessage:



Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

28 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.


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DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Gruner, Kimberly A.

With removal of Phase 4, the text in 3.3.15.4 needs to change from Occupancy Phase (Phase 5) to OccupancyPhase (Phase 4) to be consistent with the other phases.

Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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3.3.15.4 Occupancy Phase (Phase 5 4 ).

The phase the systems are used on a daily basis and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance arescheduled and performed.


Submitter Full Name: Jacqueline Wilmot

Organization: National Fire Protection Assoc

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Submittal Date: Thu Nov 03 07:56:38 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The definition for "Turnover Phase" was removed with Second Revision 10 and therefore,Occupancy Phase now becomes Phase 4.

ResponseMessage:

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

28 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger




Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


The change made by this SR is NOT shown in Terra


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3.3.23.1* Acceptance Test.

Test performed on a completed installation an individual system to confirm compliance with applicablerequirements verify compliance with approved design documents and to verify installation in accordancewith governing laws, regulations, codes, and standards .




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The acceptance test is a test of an individual system that is usually performed prior to or as part ofan integrated systems test. Hence it may or may not be directly correlated with the completeness ofthe system (see the Annex that explains exactly this point). Also, the committee in the First Draftmeeting expressed a desire to change applicable requirements to the "governing laws, regulations,codes, and standards" phrase.

The test is not intended only to check for compliance with governing laws, regulations, codes, andstandards.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All


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Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 8-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. 4.4 ]

4.4 Documentation and Forms Commissioning Record .

4.4.1 Documentation.

Approved commissioning documents and forms shall be used to record commissioning and testing offire protection and life safety systems. (See Annex E.)

4.4.1.1

Approved commissioning documents and forms shall be used to record commissioning and testing of fireprotection and life safety systems. (See Annex E.)

4.4.1.2*

Documentation required by approved installation standards referenced in the basis of design shall beprovided.

4.4.1.3*

Forms and checklists required by approved installation standards referenced in the basis of design shallbe utilized.

4.4.2 Required Documents.

Documentation required by approved installation standards referenced in the basis of design shall beprovided.

4.4.3 Forms and Checklists.

Forms and checklists required by approved installation standards referenced in the basis of design shallbe utilized.

4.4.2 Document Retention.

Commissioning documents shall be retained by the owner for the life of each specific fire protection andlife safety system.

4.4.2.1

The commissioning records shall be given to the owner.

4.4.2.2*

The commissioning records shall be retained by the owner for the life of each specific individual fireprotection and life safety system.

4.4.2.3

Where required, documents used to record commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems shallbe provided to the authority having jurisdiction and other stakeholders.

4.4.3

Where required, documents used to record commissioning of fire protection and life safety systems shallbe provided to the authority having jurisdiction and other stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

File Name Description

SR8_Annex_material.docx




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Section 4.4.1.4 in the original public comment was deleted because the commissioning report isnot defined. In addition, "specific" was changed in section 4.4.2.2 to "individual" to be consistentwith language in this document.

A.4.4.1.2, A..4.4.1.3 The section number was revised to match numbering in the body text.

A.4.4.2.2 The section number was revised to match numbering in the body text. In addition theuse of the term "commissioning record" for consistency in the document.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 22-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. 4.4]

Public Comment No. 23-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. A.4.4.2]



Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.


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Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

Text is not specific on who needs to approve the documents. This should be adressed in next revision cycle.


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Annex material

A.4.4.1. 2 Many NFPA and other approved installation standards have both required and recommended documentation. Where the standard requires specific documentation, such documentation should be included in the commissioning documentation. Where there is no specific documentation required by the standard, the basis of design should include a sample or description of the documentation desired. A.4.4.1. 3 Many NFPA and other approved installation standards have both required and recommended forms. Where the standard requires a specific form be used, such as the Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping found in NFPA 13, that form should be included in the commissioning documentation. Where no form or checklist exists, specific forms or checklists should be developed by the fire commissioning agent or approved by the commissioning team to document successful testing of fire protection and life safety systems and components.

A.4.4.2.2

The commissioning records can be maintained at the site or electronically for ease of access. The owner should be knowledgeable of the storage method and location of the records.

Second Revision No. 17-NFPA 3-2016 [ New Section after 5.4.4.2 ]

5.4.5 Turnover.

5.4.5.1

Systems or portions of systems shall be permitted to be tested and accepted at different times duringthe life of the construction project.

5.4.5.2

Where projects are turned over in stages, the commissioning plan shall incorporate requirements forturning over systems or portions of systems.

5.4.5.3

The requirements of 5.4.1 through 5.4.4 shall apply as each part of a system is tested and accepted.

5.4.5.4

The documentation and commissioning records shall be turned over to the owner in accordance with thecommissioning plan.



A.5.4.5_for_PC-32_FR-17_NFPA_3.docx A.5.4.5 Language




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

Many fire protection and life safety systems are installed during some portion of the ConstructionPhase, and are turned over to the general contractor and/or the owner for substantial use prior tothe Occupancy Phase. These systems have been acceptance tested in many cases, and aresubject to the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of the respective NFPA documentor manufacturer’s instructions.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 32-NFPA 3-2016 [New Section after 5.4.4.2]

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned


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25 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.


Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment

Negative with Comment

DeVore, Michael D.


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The term "turnover" is not a true standard industry term. Phasing of construction is a matter for the commissioningteam to address with the design team and construction manager.

Fisher, Douglas W.

The term "turnover" is not a defined term nor a true industry standard term. "turnover" as used in this secondrevision is not separate or distinct from the construction phase, therefore, it is not needed. Further: 5.4.5.1 is notcommissioning but, rather, acceptance testing and is governed by the individual installation standard. 5.4.5.2should be in the main portion of the construction phase, not in a separate subsection. 5.4.5.3 discusses individualsystems which is acceptance testing and is governed by the individual installation standard 5.4.5.4 this informationis already noted in 4.4.2.1 under SR-8 and therefore is redundant. The only item in SR-17 that is necessary is theinformation in 5.4.5.2 which could easily be noted in a new section 4.1.3.

Frable, David W.

As currently written, I cannot support the second revision. This new section is being located in the constructionphase and uses the term “turnover”, which is not common terminology and could cause confusion for the user ofthis Standard. For example, Section 5.4.5.2 describes projects being “turned over” in stages and Section 5.4.5.4describes documents and commissioning records being “turned over”. It also appears the Committee is attemptingto use the term “turnover” in lieu of “phased occupancy” of a building, which I believe would be a more appropriateterm to use. In these cases, the AHJ would also need to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy to the owner.In addition, the Committee Statement also introduces ITM requirements as justification even though the entirebuilding’s fire protection & life safety systems have not been accepted tested and/or commissioned. Lastly, theannex material also seems to permit the contractor to submit piece-meal close-out documents and commissioningrecords to the owner in lieu of a complete close-out package. Please note that if this new section is rejected, itwould not impact the overall scope and purpose of this Standard.

Tabet, Robert J.

This new paragraph attempts to describe "phased construction". Projects are not "turned over" in stages. Projectsmay include phases which have different completion schedules. All this material should be in the annex. Ifretained as proposed, the title should be "Phased Construction".


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A.5.4.5 Phased construction, where different parts of a building or system are completed at different times, might involve turning over documents and systems (completed or partial) to the owner at different times.

Second Revision No. 19-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. A.1.1 ]

A.1.1

It is intended that the implementation of the requirements of this standard vary by the type, number, andcomplexity of systems utilized within a particular building. For example, a hospital or high-rise buildingwould most likely necessitate a strict application of all the requirements of the standard while otherstructures, with simpler fire protection systems, such as a convenience store or small warehouse wouldcertainly mandate a simpler application. Facilities where this document would be used include hospitals,high-rise buildings, and other structures having complex fire protection and life safety systems. Aconvenience store or warehouse that only has an automatic fire sprinkler or fire alarm system would notbe expected to do commissioning as outlined in this document.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

The first two existing sentences were retained because it clarifies when this document applies.The new text was added to provide additional examples.

ResponseMessage:

Public Comment No. 1-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. A.1.1]

Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

28 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



Affirmative All


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Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Frable, David W.

Please note that the last sentence in this Annex may cause a bit of confusion with new Section 1.3.2. Forexample, if a local jurisdiction requires total building commissioning, all buildings systems must be commissioned.However, the last sentence in the Annex appears to imply that a convenience store or warehouse that only has anautomatic fire sprinkler or fire alarm system would not be expected to do commissioning as outlined in thisdocument

Pfeiffer, Pascal

I am not sure the added text adds more examples as intended in the substantiation for the change. I would addother examples such as complex residence/hotel structures, schools and day care facilities, large industrialbuidlings, ...


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A.1.2

Fire protection and life safety system commissioning is critical to ascertain that such systems areinstalled and function in accordance with the basis of design and owner's project requirements, whichmight have been developed to meet applicable local regulations, and that testing is documented. It isnot the intent of this standard to supplant the existing requirements of other codes and standards;however, this standard can provide the appropriate guidance for a specific system or component wheretesting is not otherwise addressed. Such guidance should be developed by the fire protection and lifesafety commissioning team. It is not the intent of the standard to create onerous and expensiverequirements that deliver little benefit to the stakeholders. It is intended that the standard is utilized in away that is appropriate for the complexity of the systems and the occupancy and hazards of the buildingthat the systems serve.

Fire protection and life safety systems can and likely will have problems during startup and installation.When a well-thought-out commissioning plan is implemented correctly, it can minimize startup andlong-term problems, reduce operational costs, and minimize future maintenance requirements.




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Committee Statement

CommitteeStatement:

This section is leftover from before the creation of NFPA 4. It no longer applies and shouldbe deleted from NFPA 3.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

Not Returned



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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.

Negative with Comment

Pfeiffer, Pascal

THe last 4 sentences apply to the commissioning process and should be kept in the document for better clarity ofthe intent.


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A.1.3

Planning for integrated fire protection and life safety system systems commissioning for a building orstructure involves an integrated system a systems approach that enables the system designer designersto analyze all of the components and individual systems as a total fire protection and life safety systempackage . This standard is not intended to be applied unless required by applicable codes or standards orthe owner’s project requirements should apply to structures such as roadway and transit tunnels, bridges,towers, fuel storage facilities, and other structures. There might also be a need to commission existingsystems where not previously commissioned .




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System approach or systems engineering is a standard industry term. The text was modified toidentify new and existing individual systems. The second sentence was removed because thelanguage about being required when referenced by other codes and standards is now in the bodyof the standard.

In addition, the second sentence was moved from A.3.3.2 to A.1.3 to help define other structures.See SR-15.

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32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

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0 Abstention

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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger




Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

I am not sure what a 'systems approach' is as outlined in this section. I would rather an approach systems bysystems or a definition of a systems approach in section 3. This is for the next revision cycle.


regarding the comment in the first ballot: Some clean-up is needed next cycle. The term "systems approach" innot meant to apply to the individual systems. Instead, it is a systematic approach that is called "systemsengineering". The methodology is well defined and has been used for a long time for complex engineeringsystems. It is sometimes called "systems approach" or "systems method".


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Second Revision No. 18-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. A.1.3.3 ]


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A.1.3.3


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Passive and active fire protection and life safety systems include includes the following:

(1) Infrastructure supporting the fire protection and life safety systems within the boundaries of theproject. Project infrastructure should include those systems and utilities necessary for the support andoperation of the fire protection and life safety systems of the proposed project, such as the following:

(a) Access roadways for general ingress and egress and those necessary for fire department accessin accordance with local laws, and applicable codes and standards

(b) Public utility systems for the provisions of electric power, fuel gas, water, and waste water;communication systems; and any other utility system deemed essential for the support of projectoperations

(c) On-site combined heat and power generation systems, electric power generation plants orsystems, fuel gas storage facilities, water supply and storage facilities, and environmental orwaste management systems

(d) Underground fire protection pipe mains and fire hydrants

(2) Fixed fire suppression and control systems, including special hazard systems.

(3) Fire alarm and signaling systems.

(4) Emergency communications systems.

(5) Smoke control and management systems.

(6) Emergency systems, legally required standby systems, and critical operations power systems,including those powering systems or equipment such as the following:

(a) Smoke control systems

(b) Stair pressurization systems

(c) Smoke-proof enclosure ventilation systems

(d) Electric- and diesel- driven fire pumps

(e) Fire service access elevators

(f) Occupant evacuation elevators

(g) Fire suppression system systems controllers

Emergency power supply systems in large area occupancies, health care facilities, or high-risebuildings, supply power to the electrical systems required for life safety, and therefore requirecommissioning. The emergency power supply systems should be evaluated for their functionality toprovide illumination and critical power to serve the needs of those who can physically evacuate abuilding, including the sustaining of life for those who cannot, whether or not there is a fire event inthe building.

(7) Explosion prevention and control systems.

(8) Fire-resistant and smoke-resistant assemblies, such as floor/ceilings and ceiling/roof decks, doors,windows, barriers, fire dampers, smoke dampers and combination smoke/fire dampers, and wallsprotected by a firestop system or device for through-penetrations and membrane penetrations, andother fire and smoke assemblies.

(9) Firestopping, which includes fire- and smoke-resistant-rated assemblies protected by a firestopsystem or device for through-penetrations and membrane penetrations.

(10) Systems associated with cooking operations.

(11) Elevator systems.

(12) Means of egress systems and components, including the following:

(a) Emergency lighting and exit signs

(b) Major egress components, such as corridors, stairs, ramps, and so forth

(c) Exit path marking systems

(d) Fire barrier components for horizontal exits


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(13) Other systems or installations integrated or connected to a fire or life safety system such as accesscontrol, critical processes, and hazardous operations.

In manufacturing and industrial complexes, commissioning could be required to ascertain anddocument that interconnections with machinery or parts of the process function as planned by theowner’s project requirements and basis of design. This could necessitate or induce partial or fullinterruption of the industrial process. An example would be the automatic shutdown of conveyors inthe case of a sprinkler activation. The automatic shutdown feature is part of the commissioningprocess.



SR-18_to_add_to_Terra_from_PC_5..docxFile explains the 4 modifications more clearly than Terra which underlines multiple items that have not been changed. For staff use




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Diesel-driven fire pumps are usually not connected to emergency or standby electrical loads. Thisaction by the committee in the First Draft pointed out that fire pumps were not in the list andtherefore, fire pumps and fire service mains are added to the list.In addition, fire alarm signalingsystem was added to provide additional clarification.

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32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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A.1.4

This section provides guidance for new technologies or alternative materials, devices, methods, orarrangements that are not covered by other sections of this document.




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This annex does not provide any additional explanation and was not updated for theconversion to a standard.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


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Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 15-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. A.3.3.2 ]

A.3.3.2 Building.

The term buildingis to should be understood as if followed by the words “or portions thereof.” The intent isto also apply this standard to structures such as roadway and transit tunnels, bridges, towers, fuel storagefacilities, and other structures insofar as this document applies.




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The second sentence of this annex does not appear to apply to NFPA 3 and is not in the annexof the extracted definition of Building from NFPA 101. This statement was moved to A.1.3 to helpdefine other structures. See SR-13.

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Ballot Results


32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Affirmative All

Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.


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Clary, Shane M.

DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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Second Revision No. 16-NFPA 3-2016 [ Section No. A.3.3.3.7 ]

A.3.3.3.7 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Commissioning Team.

The fire protection and life safety systems commissioning team can be part of a larger buildingcommissioning team with team members whose focus is on commissioning electrical, mechanical,plumbing, and electronics systems. The overall team can be led by a commissioning authority whoseresponsibility is defined in ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commissioning Process. Members Roles andresponsibilities of members of the fire protection and life safety systems commissioning team aredescribed in Annex 5.2.2.1 C .




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Committee Statement: Updated reference to go to the new location of the team member descriptions.

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Public Comment No. 7-NFPA 3-2016 [Section No. A.3.3.3.7]

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32 Eligible Voters

2 Not Returned

29 Affirmative All



0 Abstention

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Black, Art

Clarke, Bruce H.

Clary, Shane M.


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DeVore, Michael D.

Fisher, Douglas W.


Frable, David W.

Gruner, Kimberly A.


Howard, III, Eli P.

Hulett, John L.

James, Robert J.


Koffel, William E.

LeBlanc, David J.

Leavitt, Russell B.

Makowka, Norbert W.

Noble, Joe W.

Olsen, Warren E.

Pierson, Christian

Pilette, Maurice M.


Reiswig, Rodger





Tabet, Robert J.

Willse, Peter J.


Pfeiffer, Pascal

No further comment


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