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Technical Committee on NFPA 170 Emergency Symbols (FIS-AAA) First Draft Meeting (F2014) Agenda May 13-14, 2013 Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Blvd. Deer Park, TX Monday, May 13, 2013: 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman 1. Call to Order – 12:00 P.M. CDT 2. Introductions & Attendance 3. Committee Roster Review 4. Agenda Review 5. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (see attachments) 6. NFPA Staff Liaison Presentation 7. Chairman Remarks 8. Process Public Inputs & Generate First Revisions (see attachments) 9. Adjourn Meeting @ 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman Tuesday, May 14, 2013: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. or at the discretion of the Chairman 1. Call to Order – 8:00 A.M. CDT 2. Process Public Input & Generate First Revisions for NFPA 170 3. Adjourn Meeting @ 12:00 P.M. CST or at the discretion of the Chairman

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Technical Committee on NFPA 170 Emergency Symbols (FIS-AAA)

First Draft Meeting (F2014) Agenda May 13-14, 2013

Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Blvd.

Deer Park, TX

Monday, May 13, 2013: 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman

1. Call to Order – 12:00 P.M. CDT

2. Introductions & Attendance

3. Committee Roster Review

4. Agenda Review

5. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (see attachments)

6. NFPA Staff Liaison Presentation 7. Chairman Remarks

8. Process Public Inputs & Generate First Revisions (see attachments)

9. Adjourn Meeting @ 5:00 P.M. CDT or at the discretion of the Chairman

Tuesday, May 14, 2013: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. or at the discretion of the Chairman

1. Call to Order – 8:00 A.M. CDT

2. Process Public Input & Generate First Revisions for NFPA 170 3. Adjourn Meeting @ 12:00 P.M. CST or at the discretion of the Chairman

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Key Dates for the Fall 2014 Revision Cycle (NFPA 170 2015 edition)

Public Input (First Draft) Closing Date Jan. 4, 2013

First Draft Meeting May 13, 2013

Posting of First Draft for Balloting Aug. 2, 2013

Ballots Returned By August 23, 2013

First Draft Published & Posted for Public Comments Sept. 6, 2013

Public Comment Closing Date Nov. 15, 2013

Final Date for Second Draft Meeting May 2, 2014

Posting of Second Draft for Balloting June 13, 2013

Ballots Returned By July 7, 2014

Second Draft Published for NITMAM review July 18, 2014

Closing Date for Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM)

August 22, 2014

NFPA Annual Meeting Boston June 22-25, 2015

Issuance of Consent Document (No NITMAMs) Nov. 11, 2014

Technical Committee deadlines are in bold.

Regulations and Guiding Documents All committee members are expected to behave in accordance with the Guide for the Conduct of Participants in the NFPA Code and Standards Development Process (published in the NFPA Standards Directory available on-line). All actions during and following the committee meeting will be governed in accordance with the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in challenges to the standards-making process. A successful challenge on procedural grounds could prevent or delay publication of the document. The style of the document must comply with the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents.

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Attachment #1

Previous Meeting Minutes

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ROC MEETING MINUTES

NFPA 170 Technical Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

April 27, 2011

Windows Live Meeting

1. Call to order

The Fall 2011 ROC meeting of the Technical Committee on Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols via Windows Live was called to order by Chairman Brad Schiffer on April 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

2. Introduction of Committee Members

Self introductions of members were completed. Those present are indicated below:

Fall 2011 ROC Meeting Attendance

NAME REPRESENTING Schiffer, Brad - Chair Brad Schiffer/Taxis, Inc. Brown, Phillip - Principal AFSA Brown, Randal - Principal Randal Brown & Associates, Ltd. Cox, David - Principal Fire Safety Displays Company Mathew, S. Stephen- Principal National Electrical Manufacturers Association Mundy, James - Principal Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Wood, Thomas - Principal Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Johnson, David - Alternate Randal Brown & Associates Ltd. Ploof, Dana - Alternate Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. Hart, Jonathan – Staff Liaison NFPA

3. Announcements

Jonathan Hart reviewed NFPA’s meeting procedures. An introduction to the revised NFPA Regulations that will affect the Committee in its next cycle was given and a review on how to access committee information from the “Doc Info” pages was presented. The key remaining dates for the revision cycle of NFPA 170 were published in the meeting agenda package as follows:

Comment Closing Date March 4, 2011 Final Date for ROC Meeting May 6, 2011 Ballots Mailed to TC before May 20, 2011 ROC Published August 26, 2011 Intent to Make a Motion Closing (NITMAM) October 21, 2011

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Issuance of Consent Document (No NITMAMs) October 21, 2011 NFPA Annual Meeting (Las Vegas) June 2010 Issuance of Document with NITMAM August 9, 2012 4. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 27 and August 23, 2010 ROP meetings conducted via Windows Live were approved. 5. Action on Comments The committee acted on one public comment. No committee comments were generated. 6. Old Business There was no old business to discuss. 7. New Business A short discussion was held on how NFPA 170 symbols may be made available for use in CAD programs. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm on April 27, 2011. Minutes prepared by: Jonathan Hart, Staff Liaison

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Attachment # 2:

Public Inputs

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Public Input No. 13-NFPA 170-2012 [ Global Input ]

3.3.3 Photoluminescent.

A type of sign that is self-energized with respect to luminosity and requires no external power source.

A.4.1.3

Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent symbols in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.

A.5.1.3.

Photoluminescent materials in compliance with UL1994 can be used. Consideration needs to be given to the proper mounting of photoluminescent in well-lighted location to ensure charging by exposure to ambient light.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

I propose to replace the term "self-luminous" with "photoluminescent" throughout NFPA 170. It is obvious from the material description in A.4.1.3 and A.5.1.3 that the intent of NFPA 170 is to describe the photoluminescent feature. UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "self-luminous" as follows: 4.48 SELF-LUMINOUS EXIT SIGN – A sign with an integral legally required legend that is poweredcontinuously by a self-contained energy source other than a battery, such as radioactive tritium gas.Operation of a self-luminous exit sign is independent of external power supplies or other external formsof energy. This definition does not include exit signs dependent upon photoluminescent materials.UL924 Standard 9th edition describes the term "photoluminescent" as follows:4.38 PHOTOLUMINESCENT – Having the property of emitting light that continues for a length of timeafter excitation by visible or invisible light has been removed.Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are not made using radioactive self-luminous material and not made using reflective material (reflective material is typically used on car license plates and traffic signs). Yet, Emergency Evacuation Diagrams and Plans are quite frequently made using photoluminescent material which charges when ambient lighting is on and emits its (non-electrical, non-radioactive) luminance in full darkness for building occupants to read in darkness scenarios.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name:

MARINA BATZKE

Organization: AMERICAN PERMALIGHT INC

Affilliation: ASTM E12.13 Sub-Committee Chair on "Photoluminescent Safety Products"

Submittal Date: Thu Jul 05 20:17:57 EDT 2012

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Public Input No. 15-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 4.2 ]

4.2* Symbols for General Use.

The symbols for general use shall be as given in Table 4.2.Table 4.2 Symbols for General Use

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Emergency Exit Square field

Background green

Door opening white

Image in green

The identification and location of an emergencyexit

The location of exit for use in a fire emergency

Emergency Exit Use of Arrows —Rectangular Field

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress to the right

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress up and to the right

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress down and to the right

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress forward

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress down

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress to the left

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress up and to the left

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Painted version:

Background color white

Arrows red or black

Backlit version:

Doorway, arrows, and lettering in green or red

The identification and location of a route to anemergency exit

Progress down and to the left

Emergency Exit Route(Combination of Two Symbols)

Square field

Background green

Door opening white

Image in green

For arrows:

Square field

Green arrow on white background or white arrow on greenbackground

The identification and location of a route to beused in an emergency

The direction to a fire exit

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Accessible Emergency Exit (Combination of Two Symbols) Square field

Background green

Door opening white

Image in green

International symbol of accessibility per ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

The identification of a route that leads to anemergency exit that is accessible to disabled users, as specified by ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings andFacilities

The location of a route toward a fire exit that is accessible to disabled users

Accessible Emergency Exit Route (Combination of Three Symbols)

Square field

Background green

Door opening white

Image in green

The identification of a route that leads to an emergency exitthat is accessible to disabled users

The location of the route toward a fire exit that is accessible to disabledusers

International symbol of accessibility per ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

For arrows:

Square field

Green arrow on white background or white arrow on greenbackground

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Not an Exit

Square field

Red prohibition symbol

Background white

. Square field

Door frame green

. Door openingwhite

. Image in black

Red circle and diagonalslash

The identification of doors that do NOT lead to an exit

The location of an interior door such as one leading to acloset, an interior courtyard, or a basement

Use Stairs in Case of Fire

Square field

Red flame

Black figure

White background

An instruction to the user to use stairs(downward egress) in case of fire

Theidentification that stairs are to be used in case of fire

Use Stairs in Case of Fire

Square field

Red flame

Black figure

White background

An instruction to the user to use stairs (upwardegress) in case of fire

The identification that stairs are to be used incase of fire

Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire Rectangular field

Red flame

Black figures

White background

Red circle and slash

An instruction not to use elevators in case of fire

Posted near elevator call button

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

No Open Flame — FlameCircular field

Red circle and slash

Black image

White background

The identification of areas in which open flame is prohibited

The identification of areas, such as combustible storage areas, gas stations, and hazardous areas

No Open Flame — Lighted MatchCircular field

Red circle and slash

Black image

White background

An instruction not to use lighted matches

Whereposted, the use of matches is prohibited

No Smoking

Circular field

Red circle and slash

Black image

White background

The identification of areas in which smoking isprohibited

The identification of areas, such as those for flammable liquidstorage, where smoking could lead to fire or explosion

No CampfiresCircular field

Red circle and slash

Black image

White background

The identification of areas where campfires arenot permitted

The identification of areas, such as municipal parks, wherecampfires are not permitted

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Manual Station — Pull Station/Fire Alarm Box Rectangular field

Red background

White flame

White hand

White box

White horn

White wave

An instruction to actuate an alarm-initiatingdevice in a fire emergency

Posted above a manually activated initiatingdevice

No CookingSquare field

White background

Red flame

Black pot and steam

Red circle and slash

An instruction not to cook food in an area

Postedinside a guest room in a hotel or a student room in a collegedormitory

Area of Refuge

Square field

White background

Red flame

The identification of an area of refuge

Adesignated area of refuge to be used in a fire emergency

No Hanger

Red circle and slash

Black image

To prohibit hanging clothes or other items from sprinklers

Where posted

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Symbol Characteristics Application Example

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Square field

White background

Red heart

White bolt through the heart

Black lettering

To identify the location of AEDs

Posted in airports and other places of assembly

Fire Extinguisher

Square field

Red background

White symbol

For everyday use in workplaces and public areas;supplementary text sign can be used to increase comprehension

Fire safety signage, manuals, and notices

Fire Hose or Standpipe

Square field

Red background

White symbol

For everyday use in workplaces and public areas;supplementary text sign can be used to increase comprehension

Fire safety signage, manuals, and notices

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

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Not an ExitAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek CFPS, the square field characteristic of the symbol describes the emergency exit symbol (see note below). If this is the case, then the first characteristic should be the Red Prohibition Symbol which describes the general shape or field of the concerned symbol. I used the "Red Prohibition Symbol" term in reference to 4.1.3.2.1. where the specifications of the prohibition symbol can be found. This term is also used in the characteristics of "No Fire Fighting" symbol.

The "Background white" characteristic follows right after the "Red Prohibition Symbol" characteristic. This arrangement would naturally describes the background color of the prohibition symbol as white.

Note: I raised the issue of the square field to Ms. Stanek CFPS through email and her reply was: Question #2 Not an exit. The door itself is square encased within the red circle & diagonal slash.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: NIVARD UNLAYAO

Organization: QATAR PETROLEUM

Submittal Date: Mon Jul 30 13:35:35 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, NIVARD UNLAYAO, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am NIVARD UNLAYAO, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 12-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 5.2 ]

5.2* Symbols for Use by the Fire Service.

The symbols for use by the fire service shall be as given in Table 5.2.Table 5.2 Symbols for Use by the Fire Service

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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples

Fire DepartmentAutomatic Sprinkler Connection — Siamese

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of a fire department automatic sprinkler connection

The location of asingle automatic siamese automatic sprinklerconnections on buildings

The location of siamese freestanding automatic sprinklerconnections

Fire DepartmentAutomatic Sprinkler Connection — Single

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of a fire department automatic sprinkler connection

The location of a single automatic sprinkler connection on buildings

The location of a single freestanding automatic sprinklerconnection

Fire DepartmentStandpipe Connection

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of a fire department standpipe connection

The location of standpipe connections on buildings and structures

The location of freestanding standpipe connections

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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples

Fire DepartmentCombined Automatic Sprinkler/Standpipe Connection

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of a fire department combined automatic sprinkler/standpipe connection

The location of combined sprinkler/standpipe connections on buildings

The location of freestanding combined sprinkler/standpipeconnections

Fire Hydrant (All Types)

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of a fire hydrant

The location of fire hydrants, wall hydrants, undergroundhydrants, or other fire-fighting water supplies

Automatic SprinklerControl Valve

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The identification and location of an automatic sprinkler control valve

The location of control valves for automatic sprinkler systems

On doors of rooms containing control valves

Electric Panel or Electric Shutoff

Square field

Blue background

White symbol

The identification and location of an electrical panel or other electric shutoff device

The location of electric panels or other electric control devices that can be located in basements or mechanical rooms

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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples

Gas Shutoff Valve

Square field

Red background

White symbol

Red letter G

The location of a gas shutoff valve

The location of gas shutoff valves

On doors of rooms containing gas shutoff valves

Fire-Fighting Hose orStandpipe Outlet

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The location of a fire-fighting hose or a standpipe outlet

The location of interior fire-fighting hose stations and standpipe outlets in buildings and structures

The location on bridges or elevated highways

Fire Extinguisher

Square field

Red background

White symbol

The location of a fire extinguisher

The location of fire extinguishers in buildings and exterior locations

Directional Arrow Square field

Background green to correspond to accompanying sign

White symbol

Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility

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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples

Diagonal DirectionalArrow

Square field

Background green to correspond to accompanying sign

White symbol

Direction to the location of fire-fighting equipment or utility; always used in conjunction with, and adjacent to,another symbol indicating the particular equipment or utility

Child Care Center

Square field

Blue infant and hands

White background

The identification and location of child care centers

On the door opening into child care centers

At a fire department command or access point indicating presence and location of child care centers

Emergency Telephone Square field

Redbackground

. White phone

The identification and location of fire service or emergency telephone system

No Fire Fighting Red prohibition symbol

Octagonal field

White background

Black truck

Red prohibitionsymbol

To be posted on, near, or on the approach tobuildings where fire fighting is not to occur

Explosives bunkers, frangible buildings, or contaminatedbuildings

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Symbol Characteristics Application Examples

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Square field

White symbol

Green background

To indicate the location of SCBA, breathing airconnections, or refill location

For SCBA fill locations in high-rise buildings

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - SiameseThe proposed change will prevent confusion with the first example of Fire Department Automatic Sprinkler Connection - Single.

Emergency TelephoneThe proposed change shall identify the standard field of the symbol. A rectangular field can also be used alternatively. Whichever the shape will be used, it must be included in the corresponding characteristics column of the symbol. The chosen shape or field should be the first characteristic to achieve consistency with other symbols' characteristics.

No Fire FightingHaving the octagonal field as the first characteristic in the column can result in a little bit of confusion until you analyze the symbol and its characteristics more closely. Since the first characteristic of the preceding symbols (except for Emergency Telephone) describes the overall shape of these symbols, the No Fire Fighting symbol should follow also this format. Hence, the proposed change.

SCBA symbolThe symbol should have a square field to achieve consistency with the corresponding characteristic.

Firefighting Hose or Standpipe Outlet SymbolAccording to Ms. Sandra Stanek, CFPS, this symbol can be used for Class II and III standpipes. This symbol should not be used for Class II standpipe (or occupant use) so as not to confuse with Fire Hose or Standpipe symbol for General Use (Table 4.2, page 170-12). For Class III standpipes, the appropriate symbol would be the Fire Department Standpipe Connection symbol (Table 5.2, page 170-14) with a white flame beside it. Having a different symbol for each class of standpipe could prevent confusion and delay in response to fire. A firefighter carrying a hose could be mistakenly led to Class II standpipe instead to Class III in case there is no Class I standpipe in the stairwell.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: NIVARD UNLAYAO

Organization: QATAR PETROLEUM

Submittal Date: Sat Jun 30 07:37:17 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

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Public Input No. 17-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 6.3.3 ]

Revise Table 6.3.3 with the uploaded file.6.3.3 * Symbols for Walls and Parapets.

Symbols for walls and parapets shall be as given in Table 6.3.3.Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets

Symbol Description

Wall — basic shape

Smoke barrier wall

1⁄2 -hour fire-rated wall

1⁄2 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

3⁄4 -hour fire-rated wall

3⁄4 -hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

1-hour fire-rated wall

1-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

2-hour fire-rated wall

2-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

3-hour fire-rated wall

3-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

4-hour fire-rated wall

4-hour fire-rated/smoke barrier wall

Parapet — One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.) parapet that extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

170_Cohen_Upload_Table.pdf Table 6.3.3

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

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Table 6.3.3 fails to recognize and differentiate between the types of construction defined in NFPA 5000. NFPA 5000 offers the following four definitions:3.3.674.3 Fire Barrier Wall. A wall, other than a fire wall, having a fire resistance rating.3.3.674.4 Fire Wall. A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the

spread of fire and having a fire resistance rating and structural stability.3.3.474.2 Smoke Partition. A continuous membrane that is designed to form a barrier to

limit the transfer of smoke.3.3.51.2 Smoke Battier. A continuous membrane, or a membrane with discontinuities

created by protected openings, where such membrane is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke.Most noticeably, there is a technical difference between a fire wall and a fire barrier wall

and Table 6.3.3 does not recognize this difference. Furthermore, Table 6.3.3 does not provide a symbol for a smoke partition, which is different than a smoke barrier.As an example, Table 6.3.3 provides a symbol for a 2-hour fire rated wall. Thus, using the

definition in NFPA 5000, which is used throughout the NFPA standards, this symbol is to be used for a free-standing wall having structural stability (i.e., a wall separating bays in a warehouse or a wall providing separation between transformers). This symbol cannot be used to identify a stairway enclosure in a high rise building because those walls do not have structural stability. The table does not provide a symbol for a 2-hour fire barrier wall typically found in a building.My proposed corrections identifies the additional symbols and definitions that are required

to provide a complete listing. Also please note that no NFPA standard or nationally recognized building code recognizes or requires a 3/4-hour barrier wall; the symbol should eliminated.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Hal Cohen

Organization: HCC and Associates, Inc.

Submittal Date: Fri Nov 30 10:12:47 EST 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, Hal Cohen, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and fullrights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am Hal Cohen, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 20-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 6.3.3 ]

6.3.3* Symbols for Walls and Parapets.

Symbols for walls and parapets shall be as given in Table 6.3.3.Table 6.3.3 Symbols for Walls and Parapets

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Symbol Description

Wall — basic shape

Smoke resistive construction

Smoke barrier wall

1⁄2 -hour fire-rated wall barrier

1⁄2 -hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall

3⁄4 -hour fire-rated wall barrier

3⁄4 -hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall

1-hour fire-rated wall barrier

1-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall

2-hour fire-rated wall

barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

2-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall

barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

3-hour fire-rated wall

barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

3-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrier wall

barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

4-hour fire-rated wall

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Symbol Description

barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

4-hour fire/smoke -rated /smoke barrierwall barrier (Add "FW" to symbol to indicate Fire Wall)

Parapet — One cross for each 150 mm (6 in.)parapet that extends above roof (Shown is plan view of symbol.)

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

All of the rated designations are shown as fire rated walls. NFPA differentiates between fire walls and fire barriers. There should be a way to differentiate between these on the drawings. By changing the line type and the description of the line type, it is easier for a designer to indicate what is intended by the fire resistance rating applied to the partition. In addition, the current line types are not standard AutoCad line types and as such, using them requires additional steps to be taken to import the line type to the .dwg file. This creates problems when files are transferred digitally and edited by multiple architects/engineers.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:40:08 EST 2013

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 19-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.2 ]

7.2* Water Supply and Distribution Symbols.

Water supply and distribution symbols shall be as given in Table 7.2.Table 7.2 Water Supply and Distribution Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Public water main Indicate pipe size and material

Private water mainIndicate pipe size and material

Water main under building

Indicate pipe size and material

Suction pipe Indicate pipe size and material

Thrust block

Riser

Pipe elbow up ordown

Height on either side indicated by pipe height tags

Pipe tee up or downHeight of crossed pipes indicated by pipe height tags

Valves (general) Basic shape; indicate valve size

Valve in pit Indicate valve size

Post-indicator valve Indicate valve size

Key-operated valve Indicate valve size

OS&Y valve (outside screw and yoke, rising stem)

Indicate valve size

Indicating butterfly valve

Indicate valve size

Nonindicating valve (nonrising-stem valve)

Indicate valve size

Check valve

Basic shape; indicate valve size, direction of flow

Backflow preventer — double check type

Also referred to as a double check valve assembly

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Symbol Description Comments

Backflow preventer — reduced pressure zone (RPZ) type

Pressure-regulating valve

Pressure relief valve

Float valve

Meter Indicate type

Private hydrant, one hose outlet

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Public hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Public hydrant, two hose outlets and pumper connection

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Wall hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Private housed hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Siamese fire department connection

Specify type, size, and angle

Freestanding siamese fire departmentconnection

Sidewalk or pit type; specify size

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Symbol Description Comments

Single fire department connection

Specify type, size, thread, and angle

Fire pump with driver

Specify driver type and rated capacity

Freestanding test header

Freestanding; specify number and sizes of outlets

Wall-mounted test header

Wall; specify number and sizes of outlets

Screen/strainer

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

There is no standard symbol to indicate fittings vertically within the page. This provides a means of doing so. Without the pipe height tags proposed in Public Input No. 10-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ], there is no way to tell if an elbow goes up or down.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 12:02:22 EST 2013

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.2 ]

7.2* Water Supply and Distribution Symbols.

Water supply and distribution symbols shall be as given in Table 7.2.Table 7.2 Water Supply and Distribution Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Public water main Indicate pipe size and material

Private water mainIndicate pipe size and material

Replace with Standard AutoCad LineType

Water main under building

Indicate pipe size and material

Suction pipe Indicate pipe size and material

Thrust block

Riser

Valves (general)Basic shape; indicate valve size

Valve in pit Indicate valve size

Post-indicator valveIndicate valve size

Key-operated valve Indicate valve size

OS&Y valve (outside screw and yoke, rising stem)

Indicate valve size

Indicating butterfly valve

Indicate valve size

Nonindicating valve (nonrising-stem valve)

Indicate valve size

Check valve

Basic shape; indicate valve size, direction of flow

Backflow preventer — — double check type

Also referred to as a double check valve assembly

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Symbol Description Comments

Backflow preventer — — reduced pressure zone (RPZ) type

Pressure-regulating valve

Pressure relief valve

Float valve

Meter Indicate type

Flow Meter

Pressure Meter

Velocity Meter

Private hydrant, one hose outlet

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Public hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Public hydrant, two hose outlets and pumper connection

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Wall hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

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Symbol Description Comments

Private housed hydrant, two hose outlets

Indicate size, type of thread, or connection

Siamese fire department connection

Specify type, size, and angle

Freestanding siamese fire departmentconnection

Sidewalk or pit type; specify size

Single fire department connection

Specify type, size, thread, and angle

Fire pump with driver

Specify driver type and rated capacity

Freestanding test header

Freestanding; specify number and sizes of outlets

Wall-mounted test header

Wall; specify number and sizes of outlets

Screen/strainer

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

1. The line type shown for "Water Main Under Building" is not a standard AutoCad line type. As such it must be created for each drawing in order to follow this standard. When this happens, extra files are required to be transmitted with the digital version of the drawing in order for the line type to appear properly on another machine.2. Meter types were not specified even though the comment noted "indicate type." Meter types were added in order to standardize subscripts that are associated with the meter symbol.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 11:17:54 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

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Public Input No. 5-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.6.2 ]

7.6.2* Symbols for Fire Sprinklers.

Symbols for fire sprinklers shall be as given in Table 7.6.2.Table 7.6.2 Symbols for Fire Sprinklers

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Symbol Description Comments

Upright sprinkler

Pendent sprinkler

Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed

Upright sprinkler; on sprig

Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple

Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple withsprig

Pendent sprinkler; on drop nipple

Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed

Sprinkler, with guard

Uprightsprinkler head shown

Sidewall sprinkler

Outside sprinkler

Specify type, orifice size; for example, open sprinkler (window orcornice)

Open sprinkler on branch line

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Symbol Description Comments

Open sprinkler on branch line with sprig

Water spray nozzle

Window sprinklers

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

The sprinkler guard symbol can easily be mistaken for a sprinkler or standpipe riser because the "X" goes through the whole circle. With the X removed from the middle and only showing on the outside, not only is the symbol less confusing, but also it lets the plan reviewer see more easily what type of sprinkler is being represented, especially if there is only one sprinkler guard in a room.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 14:26:10 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 6-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.6.2 ]

7.6.2* Symbols for Fire Sprinklers.

Symbols for fire sprinklers shall be as given in Table 7.6.2.Table 7.6.2 Symbols for Fire Sprinklers

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Symbol Description Comments

Upright sprinkler

Pendent sprinkler

Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed

Upright sprinkler; on sprig

Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple

Upright sprinkler on top of riser nipple withsprig

Pendent sprinkler; on drop nipple

Note “DP” on drawing and/or in specifications where dry pendent sprinklers areemployed

Sprinkler, with guard

Uprightsprinkler head shown

Sidewall sprinkler

Dry Sidewall Sprinkler

Outside sprinkler

Specify type, orifice size; for example, open sprinkler (window orcornice)

Open sprinkler on branch line

Open sprinkler on branch line with sprig

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Symbol Description Comments

Water spray nozzle

Window sprinklers

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Added Dry Sidewall sprinkler. This type of sprinkler is commonly used and thus should have a standard symbol associated with it.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:02:51 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 11-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.7 ]

7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Symbols for portable fire extinguishers shall be as given in Table 7.7.Table 7.7 Symbols for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Symbol

Portable fire extinguis

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Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Fire Extinguishers are typically mounted on a wall bracket or in a cabinet. A differentiation in symbol is needed to determine which is intended on a design drawing. These symbols provide an easy way to depict a fire extinguishers located within a cabinet or on a wall bracket.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:33:46 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 18-NFPA 170-2013 [ Section No. 7.8 ]

7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment.

Symbols for fire-fighting equipment shall be as given in Table 7.8.Table 7.8 Symbols for Fire-Fighting Equipment

Symbol Description Comments

Fire-fighting equipment Basic shape

CO2 reel station

Dry chemical reel station

Foam reel station

Hose station, dry standpipe

Hose station, wet standpipe

Monitor nozzle, dry Specify orifice size

Monitor nozzle, charged Specify orifice size

Fire Hose Valve Connection Specify thread size

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

The symbols for fire fighting equipment did not include a fire hose valve connection symbol. The ones provided indicate a hose is provided. In many cases a standpipe is only provided with a connection and is not provided with a hose. We need a way to differentiate between these 2 equipment types.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jan 02 11:47:19 EST 2013

Copyright Assignment

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Public Input No. 10-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]

7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.

Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Agent storage container Specify type of agent and mounting

Agent storage container — foam

Agent storage container — Halon

Agent storage container — carbon dioxide

Agent storage container — clean agent

Agent storage container — dry chemical

Agent storage container — water mist

Agent storage container — wet chemical

Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)

Fusible link Specify degrees

Fusible link with electrothermal feature Specify degrees

Solenoid valve

End of line device —resistor

End of line device —relay

End of line device —capacitor

End of line device —diode

Transfer switch —automatic with handle

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Symbol Description Comments

Transfer switch —manual with handle

(X'-X") Pipe Height IndicationExpress in Feet and Inches Above Finished Floor

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Pipe height needs to be indicated on all sprinkler drawings. This standard way provides a concise means to indicate where pipe changes height and how much the height changes.

Submitter Information Verification

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Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:19:26 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

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Public Input No. 7-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]

7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.

Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Agent storage container Specify type of agent and mounting

Agent storage container — foam

Agent storage container — Halon

Agent storage container — carbon dioxide

Agent storage container — clean agent

Agent storage container — dry chemical

Agent storage container — water mist

Agent storage container — wet chemical

Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)

Fusible link Specify degrees

Fusible link with electrothermal feature Specify degrees

Solenoid valve

End of line device —resistor

End of line device —relay

End of line device —capacitor

End of line device —diode

Transfer switch —automatic with handle

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Symbol Description Comments

Transfer switch —manual with handle

Hydraulic Reference Node Specify node number

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

A standard symbol needs to be provided to indicate a hydraulic reference point that correlates with the hydraulic calculations provided.

Submitter Information Verification

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Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Tue Jun 12 10:32:13 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

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Public Input No. 8-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]

7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.

Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Agent storage container

Specify type of agent and mounting

Agent storage container — foam

Agent storage container — Halon

Agent storage container —carbon dioxide

Agent storage container — clean agent

Agent storage container — dry chemical

Agent storage container — water mist

Agent storage container — wet chemical

Special spray nozzle

Specify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)

Fusible link Specify degrees

Fusible link with electrothermal feature

Specify degrees

Solenoid valve

End of line device — resistor

End of line device — relay

End of line device — capacitor

End of line device — diode

Transfer switch —automatic with handle

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Symbol Description Comments

Transfer switch —manual with handle

Sprinkler Zone Boundary

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Sprinkler Zone boundary shown on drawings would be standardized. Boundaries for zones are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings and thus should have a standard symbol.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:04:16 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

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Public Input No. 9-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 7.9 ]

7.9* Miscellaneous Symbols.

Miscellaneous symbols shall be as given in Table 7.9.Table 7.9 Miscellaneous Symbols

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Symbol Description Comments

Agent storage container

Specify type of agent and mounting

Agent storage container — foam

Agent storage container — Halon

Agent storage container — carbon dioxide

Agent storage container — clean agent

Agent storage container — dry chemical

Agent storage container — water mist

Agent storage container — wet chemical

Special spray nozzleSpecify type, orifice, size, other required data (shown here on pipe)

Fusible link Specify degrees

Fusible link with electrothermal feature

Specify degrees

Solenoid valve

End of line device —resistor

End of line device —relay

End of line device —capacitor

End of line device —diode

Transfer switch —automatic with handle

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Symbol Description Comments

Transfer switch —manual with handle

Hydraulically Remote Area Boundary

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Hydraulically Remote Area Boundary shown on drawings should be standardized. Boundaries for hydraulically remote areas are required to be shown on all sprinkler drawings, thus should have a standard symbol.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Wed Jun 13 15:11:21 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 8.2 ]

8.2 Symbols for Control Panels.

Symbols for control panels shall be as given in Table 8.2.Table 8.2 Symbols for Control Units (Panels)

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Symbol Description

Basic shape

Fire alarm control panel

Fire alarm control unit

Fire alarm transponder

n = transponder number

Fire alarm annunciator

LCD annunciator

Notification circuit power booster panel

n = unit number

Fire alarm terminal cabinet

Battery cabinet

Voice evacuation control unit

Remote voice evacuation microphone

Graphic annunciator panel

Uninterruptible power supply

Power panel

CRT

Printer

Emergency communications control unit

Fire suppression control panel

xx denotes suppression type

Fire suppression control unit

xx denotes suppression type

Amplifier rack

Area of refuge emergency communication system —master unit

Area of refuge emergency communication system —remote unit

Autonomous control unit

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Symbol Description

Remotely located evacuation amplifier cabiner

Elevator status/recall

Digital alarm communicator receiver

Digital alarm communicator transmitter

Fire alarm communicator

Control panel for heating, ventilation, exhaust, stairwell pressurization

Purge panel

Pre-action system

Relay panel

Sprinkler alarm panel

Wireless control unit

Master fire alarm control unit

Protected premises control unit (local)

Dedicated function fire alarm control unit

Releasing service fire alarm control unit

Fire Pump Disconnecting Means

Fire Suppression/Releasing Service Control Unit Types:

Carbon dioxide

Dry chemical

Halon

Foam

Wet chemical

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Symbol Description

Clean agent

Water mist

Deluge fire sprinkler

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Added symbol for fire pump disconnecting means. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:43:47 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

By checking this box I affirm that I am ADAM GRAYBEAL, and I agree to be legally bound by the above Copyright Assignment and the terms and conditions contained therein. I understand 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 a handwritten signature

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Public Input No. 4-NFPA 170-2012 [ Section No. 8.3 ]

8.3* Symbols for Fire Alarms, Detection, and Related Equipment —Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches. Symbols for signal initiating devices and activation switches shall be as given in Table 8.3.Table 8.3 Symbols for Signal Initiating Devices and Activation Switches

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Symbol Description

Manual station — basic shape

Manual station — pull station/fire alarm box

Fire alarm master box

Drill key

Abort switch — basic shape

Abort switch

Manual releasing station

Automatic detection and supervisory devices — basic shape

Heat detector/sensor (thermal detection) orientation not to be changed

Heat detector/sensor — XX = type

Heat detector — line type

Smoke detector/sensor — basic shape orientation not to be changed

Smoke detector/sensor — XX = type

Smoke/heat detector/sensor combination

Smoke detector/sensor — beam transmitter

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Symbol Description

Smoke detector/sensor— beam receiver

Smoke detector/sensor for duct

R = Return Air Duct

S = Supply Air Duct

Gas detector/sensor

XX = gas type

Flame detector

XX = detection type

Water detector

Manual Station Types:

Manual station — carbon dioxide

Manual station — dry chemical

Manual station — Halon

Manual station — foam

Manual station — wet chemical

Manual station — clean agent

Manual station — water mist

Manual station — deluge fire sprinkler

Manual station — preaction

Abort Switch Types:

Abort switch — carbon dioxide

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Symbol Description

Abort switch — dry chemical

Abort switch — Halon

Abort switch — foam

Abort switch — wet chemical

Abort switch — clean agent

Abort switch — water mist

Abort switch — deluge fire sprinkler

Abort switch — preaction

Heat Detector/Sensor Types:

Combination rate of rise/fixed temperature

Rate compensation

Fixed temperature

Rate of rise only

Smoke Detector/Sensor Types:

Air sampling

Photoelectric

Ionization

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Symbol Description

Relay base

Single station

Sounder base

In duct

Gas Detector/Sensor Subscript Examples:

Carbon monoxide

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen chloride

Methane

Flame Detector/Sensor Types:

Ultraviolet

Infrared

Combination ultraviolet/infrared

Visible radiation

Flow detector/switch

Pressure detector/switch

Valve supervisory switch

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Symbol Description

Valve with valve supervisory switch

Level detector/switch

Temperature supervisory switch

High temperature switch

Low temperature switch

Addressable input module

Addressable output module

Isolation Module

Addressable input/output module; # denotes number of inputs and outputs

Non-addressable output relay

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

1. Combined combination heat detector/smoke detector into 1 symbol. When the 2 symbols are next to each other, they are easily mistaken for 2 separate devices placed next to each other. By combining this into 1 symbol, it allows for easier delineation between the two meanings.2. Added return air and supply air subscripts to the duct detector symbol. This type of differentiation is already being used, but standard symbols do not yet exist. 3. Added symbol for fire alarm isolation module. This device is required in many installations and as such there should be a standard symbol for it.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: ADAM GRAYBEAL

Organization: KOFFEL ASSOCIATES

Submittal Date: Mon Jun 11 13:55:19 EDT 2012

Copyright Assignment

I, ADAM GRAYBEAL, hereby irrevocably grant and assign to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) all and full rights in copyright in this Public Input (including both the Proposed 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 the NFPA in which this Public Input in this or another similar or derivative form is used. I hereby warrant that I am the author of this Public Input and that I have full power and authority to enter into this copyright assignment.

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Public Input No. 16-NFPA 170-2012 [ New Section after 11.5 ]

Section 12 - Fire Apparatus Safety Symbols

Please see pdf attachment.

Additional Proposed Changes

File Name Description Approved

FAMA_Automotive_Fire_Apparatus_Safety_Signs_120906.pdf Proposed Section 12

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

Background – Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department took delivery of a new 100’ aerial platform in the fall of 2011. The first thing to impress me about this new fire truck was the abundance of safety symbols for everything imaginable. I counted 24 different symbols. In January I walked the vendor exhibit floor at Fire Rescue East, Daytona Beach, Florida and noted that several apparatus manufacturers were also using safety symbols, however they were all different. NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus requires signage, but not symbols as follows: Section 4.9.4 requires that these signs be in compliance with ANZI Z535.4.Section 14.1.3.8 requires a seat belt sign.Section 15.7.5 requires a sign prohibiting riding on the rear step.Section 19.18.3 requires a sign on aerials about the electrocution hazard.Section 19.23.1.2 requires additional signage on aerials.

On February 2, 2012 I requested that the NFPA 170 Technical Committee form a Fire Apparatus Safety Symbol Task Group. That Group was approved by Sandra Stanek, NFPA on February 21, 2012.

A survey was mailed to fifty major fire apparatus manufacturers from a FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufactuers Assocition) list on March 8, 2012.

Many FAMA compnaies responded to the survey.

On or about April 25, 2012 Roger Lakore, a FAMA member, requested that FAMA take the lead on developing a proposal. The NFPA Task Group held further action and transmitted all information received to the FAMA Task Group.

The FAMA Task Group met at least twice and through additional communication developed a "white paper" recommending standard fire apparatus safety symbols.

This proposal seeks to incorporate the work done by the NFPA Task Group and the FAMA Task Group into a new Chapter 12 in NFPA 170.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Thomas Wood

Organization: Boca Raton Fire Rescue Service

Submittal Date: Wed Nov 21 10:37:43 EST 2012

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WHITE PAPER

Issued DRAFT 120906

Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus

RATIONALE

This document gives the fire apparatus manufacturers an option to provide product safety signs for hazards in a common format.

FOREWORD

This document presents safety signs for use on fire and rescue apparatus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1  SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 2  REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................................. 1 3  DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 2 4  GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 5  NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................ 2 6  SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK ........................................................................................................ 4 7  NOTES ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 

1 SCOPE

This document presents a catalog of safety sign text and artwork that can be used by any apparatus manufacturer to warn of common hazards.

2 REFERENCES

2.1 Applicable Publications

The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

2.1.1 ISO Publications

Available from ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002, Tel: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org.

ISO 9244 Earth-moving machinery – Machine safety labels – General Principles

ISO 7010 Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs

2.1.2 Other Publications

ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and labels

ANSI A535.6 American National Standard for Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, instructions, and Other Collateral Materials

NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

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FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 2 - 3 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Product Safety Sign

Sign, label, or decal affixed to a product that provides safety information concerning the hazard, the degree or level of hazard seriousness, the probable consequence of involvement with the hazard, and how the hazard can be avoided.

4 GENERAL

4.1 New product safety sign ideas should be forwarded to FAMA. The FAMA Product Safety Sign group will consider new ideas at each FAMA technical committee meeting and add new text and artwork as appropriate.

4.2 The product safety signs shown in this document are designed for sufficiency of text and graphic size with respect to each hazard.

4.3 Limitations inherent in some reproduction and display technologies may require increased line thickness or other minor modifications of symbols. Such modifications are acceptable provided the symbol is unchanged in its basic graphical elements and remains easily discernible by the operator.

4.4 To improve the appearance and perceptibility of a safety sign, or to coordinate with the design of the equipment to which the sign is applied, it may be necessary to change the line thickness or round the corners of a symbol. The graphic designer is free to make such changes, provided that the essential perceptual characteristics of the symbol are maintained.

4.5 Some of the product safety signs included in this document are provided with “textless” two-panel versions developed using the guidelines found in ISO ISO 7010. These versions may be used in place of the ANSI Z535.4 signs at the option of the manufacturer.

4.6 Symbols on controls and displays shall have good contrast to their background. Pictorials may use either a light symbol on a dark background or a dark symbol on a light background at the manufacturer’s discretion. When a pictorial image is reversed (for example, from black-on-white to white-on-black and vice versa), it shall be done for the entire pictorial.

4.7 Product safety signs should be located as close as practical to the recommended locations.

4.8 Reference numbers are provided as a convenience to the organization of this document and need not appear on the final product.

4.9 Product safety sign graphic thumbnails are provided in this document. Full scale artwork can be downloaded from the FAMA website at www.FAMA.org.

4.10 All standard ISO version signs are 6.65 in. tall by 3.35 in. wide.

4.11 Font sizes are based on using Microsoft Sans Serif.

5 NFPA APPARATUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE

5.1 NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1906 include certain detailed specifications for safety sign text that address specific hazards. These standards also state that “Safety-related (caution, warning, danger) signs shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels”. The detailed text spelled out in the NFPA standards, however, does not necessarily conform to the ANSI Z535.4 format. This presents the apparatus manufacturer with a conflict of either providing the text verbatim from the NFPA standard, or modifying the text to comply with the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines. The safety signs provided in this document address this conflict by presenting safety signs that meet the letter of the ANSI Z535.4 guidelines while remaining as true as possible to the intent of detailed text found in the NFPA apparatus standards. It is the intent of the authors of this paper to suggest changes to the NFPA documents that will resolve these conflicts for future revisions.

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FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 3 - 5.2 The following is a list of the safety signs in this document that address hazards specifically considered in NFPA

1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus 2009 edition and NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus 2012 edition:

Seat Belts FAMA07Riding on the Tailboard FAMA24

Aerial Electrocution from Power Lines FAMA35FAMA36

Aerial Specific Hazards

FAMA30FAMA31FAMA32FAMA37FAMA39

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FAMA Product Safety Signs for Automotive Fire Apparatus - 4 -

6 SAFETY SIGN TEXT AND ARTWORK

Ref Number

Hazard Location Size

(in.)

Font Size

ANSI Version ISO Version

FAMA01 Battery Explosion Visible to personnel

near batteries. 3.0 x 4.0 12

FAMA02 Rotating Shafts

One sign each side of vehicle on the

frame rail, and any other place where

rotating shaft hazard is apparent.

3.0 x 4.0 14

FAMA03 Hot Surface Near hot surfaces 2.0 x 5.0 18

FAMA04 Hot Exhaust -

Horizontal Muffler

Visible to personnel approaching the hot

exhaust parts. 3.5 x 3.5 14

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FAMA05 Spinning Fan Visible to personnel at each approach to

spinning fans. 3.0 x 4.0 14

FAMA06 Seats Without Belts

Not Occupied

Visible to each occupant where seating positions without seat belts

are present.

2.0 x 3.0 14

FAMA07 Seated and Belted Visible to any

occupant. 2.0 x 3.0 9

FAMA08 Swivel Seat Unsecured

Visible to occupant of swivel seat.

1.9 x 3.1 10

FAMA09 Air Conditioning

Refrigerant

On or near air conditioning unit where mechanic

would be apt to find it.

2.0 x 5.0 10

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FAMA10 Cab Equipment

Mounting Visible to operator

inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8

FAMA11 SCBA Seat Insert Visible to operator

inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8

FAMA12 Fire Service Tire

Rating Visible to operator

inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8

FAMA13 Electronic Stability

Control Visible to operator

inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 8

FAMA14 Cab Seating Visible to operator

inside the cab. 2.0 x 3.0 14

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FAMA15 Helmet Worn in Cab Visible from each seating location

2.0 x 3.0 12

FAMA16 Automatic Folding

Steps Visible at step

locations. 2.0 x 3.0 12

FAMA17 Vehicle Backing Visible to the driver while sitting in the

driver seat. 2.0 x 3.0 9

FAMA18 Intake and

Discharge Cap Pressure

One sign on each side and back of

vehicle where caps are present.

3.5 x 3.5 12

FAMA19 Foam Type Mixing Near Foam Controls 1.9 x 3.1 8

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FAMA20 Ultra High Pressure

Water

Visible to a person in front of the turret.

Visible to turret operator. Visible to fire fighter preparing to use any hand line.

2.1 x 5.2 10

FAMA21 Rotating or Swinging

Parts One sign near each

crush point. 3.0 x 5.0 18

FAMA22 Hose Restraint

Required Near each hose

storage area 1.9 x 3.1 10

FAMA23 Access Step Method

- Small

Visible to personnel preparing to climb

onto or enter vehicle.

3.5 x 3.5 10

FAMA24 Riding on exterior

On the vehicle at the rear step areas and

at any cross walkways"

3.5 x 3.5 16

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FAMA25 Trained Personnel

Only - NFPA Required

Visible at pump operator's station

and Aerial operator's platform. For

apparatus without a pump or aerial

device, locate this sign in a prominent location visible to

operating personnel.

2.7 x 6.6 10

FAMA26 No-Step

On any horizontal surface that would be tempting to step

on but that is not provided with slip resistant surface

and grab handles.

3.5 x 3.5 12

FAMA27 Breaker Box

Warning

Visible to personnel accessing electrical

panel. 1.9 x 3.1 8

FAMA28 Rope Tie-Down

9000 Near each rope

anchor 1.9 x 3.1 8

FAMA29 Hydraulic High Pressure Leaks

One label per vehicle in a

conspicuous area near the majority of

the hydraulic lines or components.

3.0 x 5.0 10

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FAMA30 Stabilizer Crush

Visible to person standing near each

stabilizer

Visible to stabilizer deployment

operator.

3.5 x 3.5 12

FAMA31 Stabilizer Pins &

Pads

Visible to stabilizer deployment

operator. 3.0 x 5.0 14

FAMA32 Stabilzer Pads Visible to stabilizer

deployment operator.

3.0 x 5.0 14

FAMA33 Stabilizers Not

extended

Visible to stabilizer deployment

operator. 0.9 x 2.1 10

FAMA34 Fall Restraint

Required.

One sign near base of ladder.

One sign visible in

platform.

3.0 x 5.0 18

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FAMA35 Aerial Electrocution

Small Size Visible to aerial and

pump operator. 3.0 x 5.0 10

FAMA36 Aerial Electrocution

Large Size

Visible to personnel on aerial apparatus approaching vehicle from either side and

back.

6.0 x 8.0 18

FAMA37 Aerial Device Load

Capacity

Visible to aerial operator at at

turntable, in the platform, and at tip

controls.

3.0 x 5.0 12

FAMA38 Aerial Ladder Rung

Pinch

One sign visible to personnel operating

tip controls.

One sign visible to Aerial Operator.

1.9 x 3.1 10

FAMA39 Aerial Inspection Visible to operator at

turntable. 2.0 x 3.0 10

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FAMA40 Fall Protection

Anchor Next to fall

protection anchor. 1.0 x 2.0 10

FAMA41 Cab Tilt Inside of driver cab

door 2.0 x 3.0 10

FAMA42 Siren Noise Inside of driver cab

door 3.8 x 5.5 9