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1 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA Phone: Fax: M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: NFPA Technical Committee on Fundamentals Linda MacKay DATE: November 17, 2010 SUBJECT: NFPA 5000 ROC TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2011 Cycle) The Final Results of the NFPA 5000 ROC Letter Ballot are as follows: 24 Members Eligible to Vote 0 Not Returned 6 Negatives (Elvove, Gerdes, Jacoby, Laramee, Manley, Pitts) 0 Abstentions There are two criteria necessary to pass ballot [(1) affirmative 2 / 3 vote and (2) simple majority]. (1) The number of affirmative votes needed for the proposal/comment to pass is 16. (24 eligible to vote - 0 not returned - 0 abstentions = = 15.84) (2) In all cases, an affirmative vote of at least a simple majority of the total membership eligible to vote is required. This is the calculation for simple majority: [24 eligible 2 = = (13)] Reasons for negative votes, etc. from alternate members are not included unless the ballot from the principal member was not received. According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary 2 / 3 required affirmative votes to pass ballot.

2 Log #173 BLD-FUN Ignatius Kapalczynski, CT Office of State Fire Marshal Revised text to read as follows: Reconsider Evaluation of Alternative Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress and other fire and life safety safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual building or structure, with due regard to the following: (1) Character of the occupancy, including fire load (2) Capabilities of the occupants (3) Number of persons exposed (4) Fire protection available (5) Capabilities of response personnel (6) Height and construction type of the building or structure (7) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree of safety In accordance with the guidance of the Committee Statement, the section number has been revised from x to for equivalencies (originally expressed as modifications). The guidance identified as a fundamental requirement is also appropriate guidance for the evaluation of equivalencies. Reference to examples is no longer necessary as the content is written in full. The proposed text goes beyond an administrative requirement. The title of the provision references evaluation of alternative safeguards, but the text that follows is a requirement that would have applicability to all cases, not just to equivalencies. The material is, in part, redundant with the provision of The committee notes that Chapters 4 and 5 provide guidance to the AHJ on this subject. 1

3 Log #97 BLD-FUN Steven F. Wydeveld, Village of Homer Glen / Rep. NFPA Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) Revise text to read as follows: Description of Unsafe Building. All buildings that are, or that hereafter become, characterized by the following shall be considered unsafe building: (1) Existence of unsanitary conditions (2) Deficiency in means of egress (3) Hazard from fire or natural or man-made threats (4) Dangers to human life or public welfare by reason of illegal or improper use, occupancy, or maintenance (5) Noncompliance with the provisions of codes applicable at time of construction (6) Significant damage by fire or explosion or other natural or man-made cause (7) Incompleteness incomplete buildings for which building permits have expired or been revoked. Incompleteness does not include partially completed buildings with valid certificates of occupancy. (8) Falling away, hanging loose, loosening of any siding, block, or other building material, appurtenance, or part thereof of a building (9) Existence of unsanitary conditions by reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities or waste disposal systems (10)* Existence of structurally unsafe conditions Note: This comment was developed by the proponent as a member of NFPA s Building Code Development Committee (BCDC) with the committee's endorsement. Incompleteness of a building can also be due to the revocation of a building permit, not just when the building permit has expired. This comment suggests maintaining the provision of the unsafe building due to incompleteness in this section. The last proposed sentence clarifies the intent of the provision and reflects current practices. With this comment, the BCDC does not feel the change in ROP is necessary. Revise text to read as follows: Description of Unsafe Building. All buildings that are, or that hereafter become, characterized by the following shall be considered unsafe building: (1) Existence of unsanitary conditions (2) Deficiency in means of egress (3) Hazard from fire or natural or man-made threats (4) Dangers to human life or public welfare by reason of illegal or improper use, occupancy, or maintenance (5) Noncompliance with the provisions of codes applicable at time of construction (6) Significant damage by fire or explosion or other natural or man-made cause (7) Incompleteness - incomplete Incomplete buildings for which building permits have expired or been revoked, excluding partially completed buildings with valid certificates of occupancy. (8) Falling away, hanging loose, loosening of any siding, block, or other building material, appurtenance, or part thereof of a building (9) Existence of unsanitary conditions by reason of inadequate or malfunctioning sanitary facilities or waste disposal systems (10)* Existence of structurally unsafe conditions The Committee Action does what the submitter requested but deletes the lead-in label as none of the other subitems has a title, and combines two sentences into one string of words for compliance with the Manual of Style. 2

4 Log #28 BLD-FUN Technical Correlating Committee on Building Code, Review the status of the referenced standard ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2 during the ROC meeting and determine if the new edition is available to be included in Chapter 2 based on BLD-BSY action on the TCC comment submitted on Proposal Pending completion on the 2010 edition of the standard, it should be added to Chapter 2. In Chapter 2, update the publication year of ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2, to The 2010 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2 has been published and is available for reference. EUGENE, R.: Only ANSI/ASHRAE Addendum b to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard was published in Log #30 BLD-FUN Technical Correlating Committee on Building Code, Review the status of the referenced standard during the ROC meeting and clarify if it is to be added to Chapter 2 based on BLD-BSY action on the TCC comment submitted on Proposal Pending completion on the 2010 edition of the standard, it should be added to Chapter 2. In Chapter 2, update the publication year of ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1, to The 2010 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1 has been published and is available for reference. 3

5 Log #6 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International Revise text to read as follows: ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM A 153/A 153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware, ASTM A 463/A 463 M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a. ASTM A 653/A 653M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a. ASTM A 706/A 706M, Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, 2009b. ASTM A 755/A 755M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products, 2003 (2008). ASTM A 792/A 792M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a. ASTM A 875/A 875M, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process, 2009a 2006a. ASTM A 924/A 924M, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process, ASTM B 101, Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction, ASTM B 209, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate, ASTM C 28/C 28M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters, 2000 (2005) ASTM C 35, Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster, 2001 (2005). ASTM C 59/C 59M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and Gypsum Molding Plaster, 2000 (2006). ASTM C 61/C 61M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Keenes Cement, 2000 (2006). ASTM C 90, Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units, ASTM C 91, Standard Specification for Masonry Cement, ASTM C 150, Standard Specification for Portland Cement, ASTM C 206, Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime, 2003 (2009). ASTM C 208, Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board, 2008a. ASTM C 317/C 317M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete, 2000 (2005). ASTM C 406, Standard Specification for Roofing Slate, 2006 e1. ASTM C 472, Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete, 1999 (2009) (2004). ASTM C 475/C 475M, Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board, 2002 (2007). ASTM C 476, Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry, ASTM C 514, Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board, 2004 (2009) e1. ASTM C 552, Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation, ASTM C 557, Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing, 2003 (2009) e1. ASTM C 578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation, e1. ASTM C 587, Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 2004 (2009). ASTM C 591, Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation, a. ASTM C 595, Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements, a. ASTM C 631, Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering, ASTM C 645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members, 2009a 2008a. ASTM C 726, Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Roof Insulation Board, 2005e1. ASTM C 728, Standard Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board, 2005 (2010). ASTM C 836/C836M, Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course, ASTM C 840, Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board,

6 ASTM C 841, Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003(2008e1). ASTM C 842, Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster, ASTM C 843, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster, 1999(2006). ASTM C 844, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster, ASTM C 847, Standard Specification for Metal Lath, ASTM C 887, Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar, 2005 (2010). ASTM C 897, Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters, 2005 (2009). ASTM C 920, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants, ASTM C 926, Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster, ASTM C 932, Standard Specification for Surface-Applied Bonding Compounds for Exterior Plastering, ASTM C 933, Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath, b. ASTM C 946, Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls, (2001). ASTM C 954, Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from in. (0.84 mm) to in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness, ASTM C 955, Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases, 2009a ASTM C 956, Standard Specification for Installation of Cast-in-Place Reinforced Gypsum Concrete, ASTM C 957, Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane with Integral Wearing Surface, ASTM C 1002, Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs, ASTM C 1029, Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation, ASTM C 1032, Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base, ASTM C 1047, Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base, ASTM C 1167, Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles, 2003 (2009). ASTM C 1177/C 1177M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing, ASTM C 1178/C 1178M, Standard Specification for Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel, ASTM C 1278/C 1278M, Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel, 2007a. ASTM C 1280, Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Sheathing, ASTM C 1289, Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board, ASTM C 1328, Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, ASTM C 1396/C 1396M, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, 2009a 2006a. ASTM C 1491, Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers, 2003 (2009). ASTM C 1492, Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile, 2003(2009). ASTM D 25, Standard Specification for Round Timber Piles, 1999 (2005). ASTM D 41, Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, ASTM D 43, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing, 2000(2006). ASTM D 86, Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure, e1. ASTM D 225, Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, ASTM D 226/ D 226M, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, ASTM D 227, Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, ASTM D 312, Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing, 2000(2006). ASTM D 450, Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Damproofing, and Waterproofing, ASTM D 635, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position, ASTM D 1079, Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials, a. ASTM D 1143/D 1143M, Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Method for Piles Under Static Axial Compressive Load, 2007 e1. ASTM D 1227, Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing, 1995 (2007). ASTM D 1761, Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood, (2006). ASTM D 1863, Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used on Built-Up Roofs, ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics, 1996 (2001 e1) (withdrawn 2010). ASTM D 1970, Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection,

7 ASTM D 2178, Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, ASTM D 2487, Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System), e1. ASTM D 2626, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing, ASTM D 2823, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings, ASTM D 2843, Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, (2004)e1. ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010 (2008 e1). ASTM D 3019, Standard Specification for Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non Fibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Non Asbestos Fibered, ASTM D 3161, Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Fan-Induced Method), ASTM D 3201, Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Base Products, 2008a e1. ASTM D 3462 /D 3462 M, Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 2010a ASTM D 3468, Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 1999 (2006) e1. ASTM D 3737, Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam), ASTM D 3746, Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Bituminous Roofing Systems, 1985 (2008). ASTM D 3747, Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Adhesive for Adhering Roof Insulation, 1979 (2007). ASTM D 3909, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules, 1997b (2004) e1. ASTM D 4022, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing, ASTM D 4318, Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils, ASTM D 4434/D 4434 M, Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing, ASTM D 4479, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings Asbestos-Free, ASTM D 4586, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free, ASTM D 4601, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing, ASTM D 4637 /D 4637M, Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in a Single-Ply Roof Membrane, ASTM D 4869, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing, 2005 e1. ASTM D 4897, Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber Venting Base Sheet Used in Roofing, 2001 (2009). ASTM D 4990, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing, 1997a (2005) e1. ASTM D 5019, Standard Specification for Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membrane, 2007a. ASTM D 5055, Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists, ASTM D 5456, Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber Products, a. ASTM D 5516, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Softwood Plywood Exposed to Elevated Temperatures, ASTM D 5643, Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Free, ASTM D 5664, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments and Elevated Temperatures on Strength Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber, ASTM D 5665, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing, 1999a (2006). ASTM D 5726, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing, 1998 (2005). ASTM D 6083, Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing, 2005 e1. ASTM D 6162, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000a (2008). ASTM D 6163, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2000 (2008) 6

8 ASTM D 6164, Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements, 2005 e1. ASTM D 6222, Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements, ASTM D 6223 D 6223 M, Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropylene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements, 2002 (2009) e e2. ASTM D 6298, Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet with a Factory Applied Metal Surface, 2005 e1. ASTM D 6305, Standard Practice for Calculating Bending Strength Design Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Plywood Roof Sheathing, ASTM D 6380, Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt), 2003 (2009). ASTM D 6381, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance, ASTM D 6694, Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Silicone Coating Used in Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing, ASTM D 6754 /D 6754 M, Standard Specification for Ketone Ethylene Ester Based Sheet Roofing, ASTM D 6757, Standard Specification for Steep-Slope Underlayment Felt Containing Inorganic Fibers, ASTM D 6841, Standard Practice for Calculating Design Valve Treatment Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber, ASTM D 6878, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Polyolefin Based Sheet Roofing, 2008 e1. ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, a. ASTM E 90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements, ASTM E 96/E 96 M, Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2010a 2007a. ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2009c 2008a. ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 C, 2009b ASTM E 492, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine, ASTM E 605, Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members, 1993 (2006). ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, a. ASTM E 736, Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members, 2000 (2006). ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, b. ASTM E 970, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2008a. ASTM E 1300, Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings, 2009a ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, ASTM E 1592, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference, ASTM E 1602, Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters, 2003 (2010 e1). ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, ASTM E 2174, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops, ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus, e1. ASTM E 2393, Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers, ASTM F 547, Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials, ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005). ASTM F 1292, Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment, ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, ASTM F 1667, Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples, ASTM F 1951, Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment, 2009b. ASTM standards update, per ASTM web site August The commenter requests that NFPA 7

9 staff checks the most recent editions at the time of the code going to print. The BLD-FUN Committee accepts the submitter's updates as shown in the Recommendation field. However, BLD-FUN notes that the submitter's request that further updates be made prior to publication of NFPA cannot be honored. The ASTM publication dates - as shown in the Recommendation field, and as approved by BLD-FUN at its ROC meeting - is as far as NFPA can go with updating the publication dates. 8

10 Log #90 BLD-FUN John F. Bender, Underwriters Laboratories Inc Revise text as follows: UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 2006, Revised ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2003, Revised ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, 1999, Revised 2005, ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised ANSI/UL 55C, Standard for Ceiling Dampers, 2006, Revised ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised ANSI/UL 580, Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies, 2006, Revised ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, Revised ANSI/UL 790, Standard for Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, Revised ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 2006, Revised ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, Revised ANSI/UL 1256, Standard for Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions, ANSI/UL 1286, Standard for Office Furnishings, 2008, Revised ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, , Revised ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, Revised ANSI/UL 1820, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Pneumatic Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004, Revised ANSI/UL 1887, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics, 2004, Revised ANSI/UL 1897, Standard for Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems, 2004, Revised UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, Revised ANSI/UL 2024, Standard for Optical-Fiber and Communications Cable Raceway, 2004, Revised ANSI/UL 2043, Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, Revised UL 2218, Standard for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials, ANSI/UL 2390, Standard for Tests for Wind Resistant Asphalt Shingles with Sealed Tabs, , Revised CAN/ULC S102.2, Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies, Update referenced standards to most recent revisions. Update the UL publications as the submitter recommends, but in four of the instances, perform further updates as follow: 1. For ANSI/UL 294, show "Revised 2010" instead of "2009" 2. For UL 1994, change the designation to "ANSI/UL 1994" 3. For UL 2218, show "2010" instead of "2002" 4. For CAN/ULC S102.2, show "2010" instead of "2007" The Committee Action does what the submitter requested but also further updates four of the publications to reflect recent changes. 9

11 Log #39 BLD-FUN Technical Correlating Committee on Building Code, Review the actions taken on Proposals , , , a, , , and a to ensure there is a consistent treatment of this subject. The definition for non-combustible is being revised to become part definition and part requirement. Determine if this approach to provide certain performance criteria in proposed Section 4.10 along with a revised definition in Chapter 3 is consistent with use of the term. See Committee Action on Comment The subject raised by the TCC is adequately addressed in the referenced comment Log #146 BLD-FUN Ignatius Kapalczynski, CT Office of State Fire Marshal Revise text to read as follows: Reconsider Evaluation of Alternative Safeguards. Every building or structure shall be provided with means of egress and other fire and life safety safeguards of the kinds, numbers, locations, and capacities appropriate to the individual building or structure, with due regard to the following: (1) Character of the occupancy, including fire load (2) Capabilities of the occupants (3) Number of persons exposed (4) Fire protection available (5) Capabilities of response personnel (6) Height and construction type of the building or structure (7) Other factors necessary to provide occupants with a reasonable degree of safety In accordance with the guidance of the Committee Statement, the section number has been revised from x to for equivalencies (originally expressed as modifications). The guidance identified as a fundamental requirement is also appropriate guidance for the evaluation of equivalencies. Reference to examples is no longer necessary as the content is written in full. The proposed text goes beyond an administrative requirement. The title of the provision references evaluation of alternative safeguards, but the text that follows is a requirement that would have applicability to all cases, not just to equivalencies. The material is, in part, redundant with the provision of The committee notes that Chapters 4 and 5 provide guidance to the AHJ on this subject. 10

12 Log #11 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council Revise text to read as follows: Noncombustible material * A material that complies with the requirements of either or shall be considered a noncombustible material A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136,, shall be considered a noncombustible material A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652,, shall be considered a noncombustible material Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include noncombustible. A It is not necessary to conduct tests to both ASTM E 136 and ASTM E The revised wording should resolve the concern of James Lathrop and clarify that only one of the tests needs to be conducted and not both. Replace the text of as proposed by the action on ROP Proposal with the following: A material that complies with any of the following shall be considered a noncombustible material: (1)* A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors, when subjected to fire or heat (2) A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136, (3) A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652, Where the term limited-combustible is used in this, it shall also include the term noncombustible. The provisions of do not require inherently noncombustible materials to be tested in order to be classified as noncombustible materials. Examples of such materials include steel, concrete, masonry and glass. In Chapter 3, further revise the entry for Noncombustible (Material) from that shown in ROP Proposal a as follows: See A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors, when subjected to fire or heat. See for additional information on noncombustible material. The committee action accomplishes what the submitter requested, but for completeness adds text from the existing definition and annex guidance to address materials that are inherently noncombustible. It is not the intent that materials such as steel, concrete, masonry and glass be tested in order to classify them as noncombustible materials. The text proposed at the ROP stage and that recommended by the submitter failed to address the subject fully. With all three subparts of in place, no definition of Noncombustible (Material) is needed in Chapter 3, but a pointer from 3.3.xx to is needed to aid the user. Affirmative: 23 Negative: 1 MANLEY, B.: While the committee action accurately addresses the agreement reached between BLD-BLC and BLD-FUN, it does not recognize that BLD-BLC retains jurisdiction over this subject matter. 11

13 Log #15 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council Revise text to read as follows: Noncombustible material * A material that complies with the requirements of either or shall be considered a noncombustible material A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136,, shall be considered a noncombustible material A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652,, shall be considered a noncombustible material Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include noncombustible. A It is not necessary to conduct tests to both ASTM E 136 and ASTM E The revised wording should resolve the concern of James Lathrop and clarify that only one of the tests needs to be conducted and not both. See Committee Action on Comment The subject is addressed fully in the referenced comment. 12

14 Log #12 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council Add text to read as follows: * Limited-Combustible Material. A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustible material if all the conditions in , and either the conditions in or those in are met The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, and of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. The added wording should resolve the concern of Victoria Valentine and create a section in the body of the code instead of relying on the definition, with requirements in the definition. This is not new material because it simply uses the same requirements that are presently used in the code. Add new as follows: A material shall be considered a limited combustible material where all the conditions of and , and the conditions of either or are met. The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259,. The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, or ANSI/UL 723,. The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, and are of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. Where the term is used in this, it shall also include the term. In Chapter 3, revise the definition of Limited-Combustible (Material) and move the existing annex material to accompany the new as follow: See Refers to a building construction material not complying with the definition of noncombustible (see ) that, in the form in which it is used, has a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259,, and includes either of the following: (1) materials having a structural base of noncombustible material, with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of in. (3.2 mm) that has a flame spread index not greater than 50; (2) materials, in the form and thickness used, having neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion, and of such composition that surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would have neither a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion. Material subject to increase in combustibility or flame spread index beyond the limits herein established through the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric condition is considered combustible. (See NFPA 259, and NFPA 220,.) Where the term is used in this, it is also intended to include the term. 13

15 The committee action does what the submitter requested, but performs some editorial changes for consistency with the Manual of Style. The words "building construction" were deleted from the phrase "building construction materials" as a limited-combustible might be used for more than building construction purposes. With the addition of , the errant definition of limited-combustible (i.e, a definition that contains requirements) can be removed from Chapter 3, but a pointer from Chapter 3 to the new is needed as an aid to the user. The existing Chapter 3 annex text is moved to accompany the new for completeness. The sentence "Where the term is used in this, it shall also include the term " was taken from the annex text and moved into the body of the for consistency with the action on Comment Affirmative: 22 Negative: 2 MANLEY, B.: While the committee action accurately addresses the agreement reached between BLD-BLC and BLD-FUN, it does not recognize that BLD-BLC retains jurisdiction over this subject matter. PITTS, D.: I AM VOTING NEGATIVE ON NFPA 5000 COMMENTS , AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: -It is premature and potentially a step backwards in moving to completely remove a definition for the concept of limited-combustible material in lieu of a specified list of mandated performance characteristics. With that, a definition of the concept needs to be retained, in any case, as follows: - Refers to a building construction material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will ignite and burn in a limited fashion in light of it exhibiting or having a combination of limited potential heat and a low surface flammability or a structural base of non-combustible material with limited surface flammability. (See ) - The deletion of any reference in the lead-in text to building construction expands the application of this concept of limited combustible to all materials. This expansion was not part of the original Proposal nor was it included in the Comment, and no technical information was available/submitted to substantiate such a significant change. With that, the reference to building construction needs to be re-inserted in the text in the new In moving away from a conceptual definition to just a prescribed list of performance characteristics, it is now appropriate to also capture the provisions that have existed within the Appendix Note, as they are as important as any of the other performance requirements in ensuring that limited-combustible materials perform as expected. With that, the text of section , including the Appendix note, should be revised to read as follows (NOTE: Reference to building construction is reinserted based on previous negative comment): - A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustible material where all the conditions of , and and , and the conditions of either or are met The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials The material, in the form in which it is used, is not subject to an increase in combustibility or flame spread index beyond the limits herein established through the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric condition The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, and are of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include the term noncombustible. A Limited-combustible Mmaterials subject to increase in combustibility or flame spread index beyond the limits herein established through the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric condition are considered combustible. 14

16 (See NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, and NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction.) In light of the changes here and elsewhere to possibly delete the definitions of limited-combustible material and non-combustible material, the definition of combustible material needs to be revised, as follows: A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will ignite and burn; a material that and does not otherwise meet the requirements for definition of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials. (See and ) Log #14 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council Add text to read as follows: * Limited-Combustible Material. A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustible material if all the conditions in , and either the conditions in or those in are met The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, and of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. The added wording should resolve the concern of Victoria Valentine and create a section in the body of the code instead of relying on the definition, with requirements in the definition. This is not new material because it simply uses the same requirements that are presently used in the code. See Committee Action on Comment The subject is addressed fully in the referenced comment. Affirmative: 23 Negative: 1 PITTS, D.: See my Explanation of Negative on Comment (Log #12). 15

17 Log #16 BLD-FUN Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International / Rep. American Fire Safety Council Add text to read as follows: * Limited-Combustible Material. A building construction material shall be considered a limited combustible material if all the conditions in , and either the conditions in or those in are met The material does not comply with the requirements for a noncombustible material, in accordance with The material, in the form in which it is used, exhibits a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb (8141 kj/kg), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials The material has a structural base of a noncombustible material with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL The material is composed of materials which, in the form and thickness used, neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723, and of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane would neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. The added wording should resolve the concern of Victoria Valentine and create a section in the body of the code instead of relying on the definition, with requirements in the definition. This is not new material because it simply uses the same requirements that are presently used in the code. See Committee Action on Comment The subject is addressed fully in the referenced comment. Affirmative: 23 Negative: 1 PITTS, D.: See my Explanation of Negative on Comment (Log #12). 16

18 Log #132 BLD-FUN Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc a Revise the text to take into account the affirmative comments of Victoria Valentine including changing the term occupancy category to risk category. NFPA 5000 needs to be consistent with ASCE 7. Revise Table and Table from what was shown in ROP Proposal a to read as follows: ****Insert Table here**** ****Insert Table here**** Table is being revised by the committee action to include the Beta factor from ASCE Table is being revised by the committee action to reflect the term "Risk Category" in place of "Occupancy Category" from ASCE Note that ASCE retains the term "Occupancy Category" in its equivalent of Table With those changes, the material to be extracted from ASCE should be up-to-date and complete. MANLEY, B.: "Risk Category" is the correct language; refer to the ASCE 7-10 errata. 17