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Agenda

NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests Fall 2012 Report on Comments

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Embassy Suites Baltimore – at BWI Airport

1300 Concourse Drive Linthicum, MD

(Optional Microsoft Live Meeting/Teleconference)

1. Call to order 8:00 AM, April 3, 2012 – B. Badders

2. Self-introduction of members and guests, see page 2.

3. Approval of July 13, 2011 meeting minutes, see page 5.

4. Chair’s report – B. Badders

5. Staff liaison’s report – T. Golinveaux

6. NFPA 259 comments, see page 10.

7. NFPA 270 comment, see page 11.

8. NFPA 289 comments, see page 12.

Please note NFPA 260, NFPA 261, NFPA 274, NFPA 290 and NFPA 705 did not receive any public comments.

9. Review fire test document revision matrix, see page 18.

10. Other business.

i) NFPA 275 NITMAM

ii) Standards Council decision on new screening document for textiles, see page 20.

11. Next meeting -F2014 First Draft Meeting (New Process)

-Public Input Closing Date: January 4, 2013

-Final date for TC Meeting: June 14, 2013

-Suggested Date and Location

12. Adjourn by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

If you are participating via Microsoft Live Meeting, here is the web address to join the Live Meeting:

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Here is the Telephone Conference Information:

Toll-free: +1-8773202367 Participant Code: 5163530 of 20

Address List No PhoneFire Tests FIZ-AAA

Tracy L. Golinveaux03/16/2012

FIZ-AAA

Barry L. Badders, Jr.

ChairSouthwest Research Institute6220 Culebra RoadSan Antonio, TX 78238-5166Alternate: Marc L. Janssens

RT 4/14/2005FIZ-AAA

Farid Alfawakhiri

PrincipalAmerican Iron and Steel Institute380 Cottonwood LaneNaperville, IL 60540Alternate: Robert J. Wills

M 7/28/2006

FIZ-AAA

Jesse J. Beitel

PrincipalHughes Associates, Inc.3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1652Alternate: Arthur J. Parker

SE 1/1/1980FIZ-AAA

Rhonda P. Byrne

PrincipalQAI Laboratories8385 White Oak AvenueRancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

RT 8/9/2011

FIZ-AAA

Gordon H. Damant

PrincipalInter-City Testing & Consulting Corp. of California3550 Watt Avenue, Suite 5Sacramento, CA 95821

SE 7/20/2000FIZ-AAA

William E. Fitch

PrincipalPhyrefish Enterprises, Inc.31 SE 5th Street, Suite 3815Miami, FL 33131-2528

SE 1/1/1993

FIZ-AAA

Marcelo M. Hirschler

PrincipalGBH International2 Friar’s LaneMill Valley, CA 94941Alternate: Timothy Earl

SE 4/1/1996FIZ-AAA

Alfred J. Hogan

Principal3391 Lakeview Drive, SEWinter Haven, FL 33884-3172International Fire Marshals AssociationAlternate: Scott W. Adams

E 1/1/1992

FIZ-AAA

Paul A. Hough

PrincipalArmstrong World Industries, Inc.2500 Columbia AvenueLancaster, PA 17603

M 1/16/2003FIZ-AAA

Mohammed M. Khan

PrincipalFM Global1151 Boston-Providence TurnpikeNorwood, MA 02062-9102Alternate: Richard J. Davis

I 3/1/2011

FIZ-AAA

William E. Koffel

PrincipalKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045Alternate: Erik H. Anderson

SE 4/1/1996FIZ-AAA

Richard T. Long, Jr.

PrincipalExponent, Inc.17000 Science Drive, Suite 200Bowie, MD 20715Upholstered Furniture Action CouncilAlternate: Joe Ziolkowski

M 10/18/2011

FIZ-AAA

Michael E. Luna

PrincipalIntertek Testing Services16015 Shady Falls RoadElmendorf, TX 78112

RT 10/28/2008FIZ-AAA

Andre W. Marshall

PrincipalUniversity of Maryland3106 J. M. Patterson BuildingCollege Park, MD 20742-3031Alternate: Stanislav I. Stoliarov

SE 10/27/2009

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FIZ-AAA

Rodney A. McPhee

PrincipalCanadian Wood Council99 Bank Street, Suite 400Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 CanadaAlternate: Ineke Van Zeeland

M 7/17/1998FIZ-AAA

Kathleen A. Newman

PrincipalFiretect26951 Ruether Avenue, Unit DCanyon Country, CA 91351

M 3/2/2010

FIZ-AAA

David T. Sheppard

PrincipalUS Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesFire Research Laboratory6000 Ammendale RoadAmmendale, MD 20705Alternate: Stephen P. Fuss

RT 10/3/2002FIZ-AAA

Dwayne E. Sloan

PrincipalUnderwriters Laboratories Inc.12 Laboratory DrivePO Box 13995Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995

RT 7/28/2006

FIZ-AAA

Kuma Sumathipala

PrincipalAmerican Forest & Paper Association1111 19th Street NW, Suite 800Washington, DC 20036American Forest & Paper AssociationAlternate: Sam W. Francis

M 7/24/1997FIZ-AAA

Rick Thornberry

PrincipalThe Code Consortium, Inc.2724 Elks WayNapa, CA 94558

SE 1/1/1980

FIZ-AAA

Robert A. Wessel

PrincipalGypsum Association6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 480Hyattsville, MD 20782

M 4/17/1998FIZ-AAA

Richard G. Gann

Voting AlternateNational Institute of Standards & Technology100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8664Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8664Voting Alt. to NIST Rep.

RT 7/1/1995

FIZ-AAA

Scott W. Adams

AlternatePark City Fire Service DistrictPO Box 980010Park City, UT 84098-0010International Fire Marshals AssociationPrincipal: Alfred J. Hogan

E 11/2/2006FIZ-AAA

Erik H. Anderson

AlternateKoffel Associates, Inc.8815 Centre Park Drive, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045Principal: William E. Koffel

SE 03/05/2012

FIZ-AAA

Richard J. Davis

AlternateFM Global1151 Boston-Providence TurnpikePO Box 9102Norwood, MA 02062-9102Principal: Mohammed M. Khan

I 4/3/2003FIZ-AAA

Timothy Earl

AlternateGBH International6862 Shallowford WayPortage, MI 49024Principal: Marcelo M. Hirschler

SE 8/9/2011

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FIZ-AAA

Sam W. Francis

AlternateAmerican Wood Council1 Dutton Farm LaneWest Grove, PA 19390American Forest & Paper AssociationPrincipal: Kuma Sumathipala

M 7/1/1996FIZ-AAA

Stephen P. Fuss

AlternateUS Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & ExplosivesFire Research Laboratory6000 Ammendale RoadAmmendale, MD 20705Principal: David T. Sheppard

RT 10/18/2011

FIZ-AAA

Marc L. Janssens

AlternateSouthwest Research InstituteFire Technology6220 Culebra Road, Building 143San Antonio, TX 78238-5166Principal: Barry L. Badders, Jr.

RT 1/1/1991FIZ-AAA

Arthur J. Parker

AlternateHughes Associates, Inc.3610 Commerce Drive, Suite 817Baltimore, MD 21227-1652Principal: Jesse J. Beitel

SE 10/4/2001

FIZ-AAA

Stanislav I. Stoliarov

AlternateUniversity of Maryland3104C J. M. Patterson BuildingCollege Park, MD 20742Principal: Andre W. Marshall

SE 10/18/2011FIZ-AAA

Ineke Van Zeeland

AlternateCanadian Wood Council99 Bank Street, Suite 400Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 CanadaPrincipal: Rodney A. McPhee

M 10/3/2002

FIZ-AAA

Robert J. Wills

AlternateAmerican Iron and Steel Institute907 Spyglass CircleBirmingham, AL 35244-2252Principal: Farid Alfawakhiri

M 1/1/1992FIZ-AAA

Joe Ziolkowski

AlternateAmerican Furniture Manufacturers Association317 West High Avenue, 10th FloorHigh Point, NC 27260Upholstered Furniture Action CouncilPrincipal: Richard T. Long, Jr.

M 1/1/1992

FIZ-AAA

Robert H. Barker

Nonvoting MemberAmerican Fiber Manufacturers Association1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 690Arlington , VA 22209American Fiber Manufacturers Association

M 1/1/1995FIZ-AAA

Rohit Khanna

Nonvoting MemberUS Consumer Product Safety Commission4330 East West HighwayBethesda, MD 20814

C 7/1/1997

FIZ-AAA

Tracy L. Golinveaux

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

01/04/2010

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NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Tests FALL 2012 ROP MEETING MINUTES

July 13, 2011 Chicago, IL

1. Call to Order.

The meeting of the Technical Committee on Fire Tests was called to order by Chair Bill Fitch at 8:00 AM on Wednesday July 13th, 2011.

2. Introduction of Committee Members and Guests.

Self introductions of members and guests were completed. Those present included: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

NAME REPRESENTING

Fitch, William, Chair Phyrefish Enterprises, Inc.

Alfawakhiri, Farid, Principal American Iron and Steel Institute

Badders, Barry, Principal Southwest Research Institute

Beitel, Jesse, Principal Hughes Associates, Inc.

Golinveaux, Tracy, Staff Liaison National Fire Protection Association

Hirschler, Marcelo, Principal GBH International

Hough, Paul, Voting Alternate Voting Alt. to Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Khan, Mohammed, Principal FM Global

Lathrop, James, Alternate to W. Koffel Koffel Associates, Inc.

Sheppard, David, Principal US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Fire Research Laboratory

Sloan, Dwayne, Principal Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Wessel, Robert, Principal Gypsum Association

Ziolkowski, Joe, Alternate to T. Hugh Talley Rep. Upholstered Furniture Action Council

GUESTS

NAME REPRESENTING

Earl, Tim GBH International

Fuss, Paul ATF

Knudtson, Lynn Polyurethane Foam Association

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOT PRESENT

NAME REPRESENTING

Adams, Scott, Alternate to A. Hogan Park City Fire Service District Rep. International Fire Marshals Association

Damant, Gordon, Principal Inter-City Testing & Consulting Corp. of CA

Francis, Sam, Alternate to K. Sumathipala American Wood Council Rep. American Forest & Paper Association

Gann, Richard, Voting Alternate National Institute of Standards & Technology

Hogan, Alfred, Principal Rep. International Fire Marshals Association

Luna, Michael, Principal Intertek Testing Services

Marshall, Andre, Principal University of Maryland

McPhee, Rodney, Principal Canadian Wood Council

Newman, Kathleen, Principal Firetect

Sumathipala, Kuma, Principal American Forest & Paper Association Rep. American Forest & Paper Association

Thornberry, Rick, Principal The Code Consortium, Inc.

Van Zeeland, Ineke, Alternate to R. McPhee Canadian Wood Council 3. Chair’s Report.

The chair welcomed and thanked the committee members present for attending and indicated the purpose of the meeting was to prepare the Reports on Proposals for the Fall 2012 revision cycle documents.

Staff briefly reviewed the purpose of the meeting and NFPA procedures. By the end of the meeting, an action would be completed for each of the public proposals that were received. The committee would also have the opportunity to develop any committee proposals to address any topics or issues related to the standards under revision. Staff reviewed the timelines for processing documents (NFPA 259, 260, 261, 270, 274, 289, 290, 705) for the F2012 cycle.

Process Step Date

Proposal Closing May 23, 2011

ROP Meeting July 13, 2011

ROP Published December 23, 2011

Comment Closing March 2, 2012

ROC Published August 24, 2012

NITMAM Closing October 5, 2012

4. Approval of Minutes.

The minutes of the March 29, 2011 meeting were approved as submitted. 5. NFPA 259 Proposals

The committee acted on the public proposals and created committee proposals. See the ROP letter ballot for the committee actions.

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6. NFPA 260 Proposals

The committee acted on the public proposals and created committee proposals. See the ROP letter ballot for the committee actions.

7. NFPA 261 Proposals The committee acted on the public proposals and created committee proposals. See the ROP letter ballot for the committee actions.






13. Fire Test Revision Matrix.

The committee reviewed the updated Fire Test Revision Matrix. The committee requested a few changes in the revision schedule which will be balloted and then submitted to the Standards Council for approval (See Appendix A). The chair assigned specific committee members to review and draft proposals for the F2014 documents (See Appendix B).

14. New Business.

Bill Fitch to propose new screening test for textiles to Standards Council.

15. Other Business. The committee was given an update on the Pyrotechnics committee.

16. Next Meeting Date The next meeting date will be April 3rd, 2012 in either San Antonio or Baltimore.

17. Adjournment.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm on July 13th. Minutes prepared by: Tracy Golinveaux, Staff Liaison

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Document TitleCurrent Edition

Current Cycle

Next Edition

Next Rev Cycle

Notes (Rev Cycle)

285 Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies

containing Combustible Components Using the

2006 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A2005 (5)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008 - Request to withdraw from F2010 and submit ROC next available cycle 4/10. Cycle changed to

252 Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 2008 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A2007 (4 5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

257 Window and Glass Block Assemblies 2007 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A2006 (5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

268 Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies using a Radiant heat Energy Source

(Exterior Walls – Radiant Heat Test)

2007 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A2006 (5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

269 Toxic Potency Data for Modeling 2007 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A2006. (5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

275 Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic

2009 F2011 2012 F2014 F2016

Last cycle A2008 (4) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

287 Measurement of Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus

(FPA)

2007 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A06 (5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

288 Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems

2007 F2011 2012 F2016 Last cycle A06 (4 5) - Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

259 Potential Heat of Building Materials 2008 F2012 2013 F2017 Last cycle A2007 (5) -Changed from A2012 to F2012

270 Smoke Obscuration Using a conical Radiant Source in a Singe Closed Chamber

2008 F2012 2013 F2017 Last cycle A2007 (5) - Changed from A2012 to F2012

289 Room Fire Growth Contribution of Individual Fuel Packages

2009 F2012 2013 F2017 Last cycle A2008 (4 5) - Changed from A2012to F2012

261 Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture material Assemblies to Ignition by

Smoldering Cigarettes


274 Method to Evaluate Fire Performance Characteristics of Pipe Insulation


290 Passive Protection Materials for Use on LP-Gas Containers


705 Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 Last cycle A2008 (5) - Changed from A2013 to F2012

260 Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of

Upholstered Furniture


276 Fire Test for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Combustible Building Assemblies or Above-

Deck Roofing Components

2011 F2014 2015 F2018 SC soliciting public input (Decision # 07-3-26) March 2007 - (4)SC approved request to develop standard July 2007Entered F2009 cycle - NITMAM 11/09

701 Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films 2010 F2014 2015 F2018 Last cycle F2009 (5 4)

262 Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for use in Air-Handling Spaces

2011 F2014 2015 F2018 Last cycle A06 (4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

265 Evaluating room fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on full Height Panels and Walls

(Textile Room-Corner)

2011 F2014 2015 F2018 Last cycle A2006 (4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

253 Critical Radiant Flux of floor covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

2011 F2015 F2014

2015 F2018 Last cycle A2005(5 4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

286 Evaluating contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

2011 F2015 F2014

2015 F2018 Last cycle A2005 (5 4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

251 Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials

Withdrawn N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn F2010

271 Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen

Consumption Calorimeter


255 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Tunnel Test)


256 Roof Coverings Withdrawn N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2008

258 Smoke Generation of Solid Materials Withdrawn N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2006272 Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for

Upholstered Furniture Components or Composites and Mattresses Using an Oxygen Consumption

Calorimeter

Withdrawn N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2007

NFPA Fire Test Documents – Revision Cycles (8/11)

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701

253

262

265

286 Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

ResponsibilityM. Khan

J. Beitel and M. Khan

P. Hough

M. Hirschler and D Sloan

M. Hirschler

M. Hirschler

F2014

Critical Radiant Flux of floor covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for use in Air-Handling Spaces

Evaluating room fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on full Height Panels and Walls (Textile Room-Corner)

F2014

TitleFire Test for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Combustible Building Assemblies or Above-Deck Roofing Components

F2015 F2014

Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

Rev Cycle

F2015 F2014

F2014

F2014

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Report on Comments – November 2012 NFPA 259_______________________________________________________________________________________________259- Log #1

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International

259-3Revise text to read as follows:

ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959.ASTM D 5865, Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke, 2011a 2010a e1.

Standards update -

_______________________________________________________________________________________________259- Log #2



ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959.ASTM E 162, , 2011a

2009.ASTM E 906/E906M,

2010.ASTM E 1354,

2011 .ASTM E 1474,

, 2010.ASTM E 1537, , 2007.ASTM E 1590, , 2007

Standards update - This proposal does not address the standards not included in the list above.

1Printed on 3/16/2012

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E.1.2.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA19428-2959.ASTM D 2843, Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics, 2010.ASTM D 4100, Test Method for Gravimetric Determination of Smoke Particulates from Combustion of Plastic Materials,

1982 (reapproved 1989 with editorial change, discontinued 1997).ASTM D 5424, Test Method for Smoke Obscuration Caused by Burning Cables in a Vertical Configuration, 2010.ASTM E 84, Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2012 2010b.ASTM E 603, Guide for Room Fire Experiments, 2007.ASTM E 662, Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials, 2009.ASTM E 906/E906M, Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products, 2010.ASTM E 1354, Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen

Consumption Calorimeter, 2011b.ASTM E 1474, Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress

Components or Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2010.ASTM E 1537, Test Method for Fire Testing of Real Scale Upholstered Furniture Items, 2007.ASTM E 1590, Test Method for Fire Testing of Real Scale Mattresses, 2007.

Standards update - This proposal does not address the standards not included in the list above.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Rick Thornberry, Rick Thornberry, FPE

289-5Delete the proposed revisions to Section 4.1.7 and the proposed new Section 4.1.8 in its entirety.

This test method is mainly intended to be referenced by model codes and standards for their purposesof regulating the combustibility of materials in specific applications. Allowing for alternative ignition sources will tend tomake this test method more variable and less standardized, thus resulting in less reproducibility. The proponent shouldconsider developing a new test method for the “purpose of forensic fire reconstruction or research” based on this testmethod, rather than trying to revise this test method to meet his specific needs. Furthermore, the Committee Statementdoes not address the proponent’s request, but rather indicates that the test method is appropriate for product evaluationand acceptance which is consistent with my reason for rejecting this Proposal.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #5


289-6Delete proposed new Section 4.1.8 in its entirety.

See my reason in my Public Comment for rejecting Proposal 289-5.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #6



Establishing a specified heat flux exposure goes beyond the purpose and intent of this test method.The codes and standards that choose to reference this test method should be responsible for determining theappropriate test exposure, as well as the acceptance criteria, since they have the expertise and the need to do so for thepurpose of regulating or controlling the combustibility of materials for specific applications. The Fire Tests TechnicalCommittee’s expertise is in developing the fire test procedures in a standardized form so that repeatable andreproducible results are obtained and the tests can then be referenced by authorities having jurisdiction as needed tomeet their specific needs.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #1


289-7Revise text to read

5.1.7* Decorative objects shall be tested using the ignition source at an initial power level of 20 kW.A.5.1.7 When the fire tests of decorative objects are used for research purposes, if a determination is made that the

heat input to the fuel package was insufficient for proper assessment when testing at a particular power level, such as20 kW, the fuel package should be retested at a higher power level.

Guidance should be given with regard to research with this test, as to when it is important to useignition sources more severe than the one originally used. That is the point of having a test with multiple standardignition sources.


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_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #2



5.2.3* Exhibit booths shall be tested using the ignition source at an initial power level of 20 kW.A.5.2.3 When the fire tests of exhibit booths are used for research purposes, if a determination is made that the heat

input to the fuel package was insufficient for proper assessment when testing at a particular power level, such as 20 kW,the fuel package should be retested at a higher power level.


_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #8




_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #3



5.3.5* Theater, motion picture and television stage settings shall be tested using the ignition source at an initial powerlevel of 20 kW.A.5.2.3 When the fire tests of theater, motion picture and television stage settings are used for research purposes, if a

determination is made that the heat input to the fuel package was insufficient for proper assessment when testing at aparticular power level, such as 20 kW, the fuel package should be retested at a higher power level.



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289-10Delete proposed new Section 5.4 in its entirety.

See my reason in my Public Comment for rejecting Proposal 289-7. I also have concerns about thewording in 5.4 which I consider to be vague and ambiguous. For example, in 5.4.2 which edge of the burner is to beused? And in 5.4.3 it’s not clear to me what “inside the outermost portion of the tree” means. And how is the verticalcenterline of the burner to be located vertically and is that to be measured above or below the bottom branches? Thiswill lead to a lack of reproducibility of the test method.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #10


289-26Delete proposed new Section 8.1.2.4 in its entirety.

What is the purpose of allowing fire sizes greater than 300 kW? The specified fire exposures in thistest method are intended to be used for regulatory purposes that are discussed in the Annex A Section A.4.1.7.1. I haveconcerns that the test equipment and instrumentation may not be capable of handling fires that may result fromcombustible fuel packages being exposed to larger heat fluxes and may not produce accurate results that arereproducible.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #17

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Paul Fuss, US Govt.

289-29Add new text to read as follows:

An alternative method shall be permitted to calculate the calibration factor. The alternative method is describedas follows. Following completion of a calibration test, the average heat release rate shall be calculated for the burneroutput at each set point. The corresponding average heat release rate shall be calculated for each point based on theoxygen consumption measurements. A linear, least squares regression shall be performed on this data set, using theburner averages as the dependent (Y) variable. The slope of this line shall be used as the calibration factor.

Data sets were examined from twenty four experiments conducted under large scale calorimeters atthe ATF Fire Research Laboratory in which the calibration factor was calculated using the method described in Section8.2.3 as well as the proposed method outlined above. It was determined that the calibration factors calculated usingboth methods, were in agreement to within 1% in all cases. Data sets for the twenty-four experiments are supportingmaterial.One advantage to the proposed method is that each step in the calibration test carries equal weight. The method

described in Section 8.2.3 places heavier weight on the higher heat release rate steps, assuming each step is of equalduration.Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA Headquarters.


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See my reason in my Public Comment for rejecting Proposal 289-26. Furthermore, what is consideredacceptable documentation of the fuel constants for the alternate fuels that may be used? This should be specified inthis test method in order that consistency will be achieved in obtaining accurate test results with alternate fuels that arereproducible.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #12


289-31Delete the proposed revisions to Section 9.1.3 and all its subsections. Also delete the proposed

revisions to Sections 9.1.6, 9.1.7, and 9.1.8.See my reason in my Public Comment for rejecting Proposal 289-32.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #13


289-32Delete the proposed revisions to Section 9.1.3 and all its subsections. Also delete the proposed

revisions to Sections 9.1.6, 9.1.7, and 9.1.8.As noted in my reason in my Public Comment for rejecting Proposal 289-32, allowing an alternate fuel

(ignition) source may lead to varying and inconsistent results and, thus, less reproducibility.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #14


289-35Delete the proposed new Section 9.1.3.3 in its entirety.



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_______________________________________________________________________________________________Paul Fuss, US Govt.

289-37Delete Section 10.3.1.

The release rate of carbon monoxide can be calculated using the same methodology that is used forcalculating the release rate of other combustion gases, described in Section 10.3.2.Data sets were examined from twenty experiments conducted under large scale calorimeters at the ATF Fire Research

Laboratory. The experiments were conducted using multiple fuels and configurations. The CO release rate wascalculated based on the methods outlined in Section 10.3.1 and 10.3.2. A comparison was performed of the CO releaserate as well as the total CO released. In the case of the CO release rate, the average difference between thecalculations was less than 1% in all cases. The results were similar in the case of total CO released. In 19 of 20 datasets the difference in the total mass of CO released was at or below 1.0%. The maximum difference was 1.1%.Data sets for the twenty experiments are supporting material.Note: Supporting material is available for review at NFPA Headquarters.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #16

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Paul Fuss, US Govt.


For other combustion gases, t The release rate shall be a function of the summation of the concentration of thatgas at each scan in the exhaust (i.e., the products of the mole fraction of the combustion gas, and the overall mass flowrate for that scan, and the scan period), and its molecular weight as follows:

******Insert Equation Here******

The existing equation in Section 10.3.2 produces an average combustion gas release rate over theduration of the test. The proposed changes reduce the equation to an expression for the instantaneous combustion gasrelease rate. Subtracting the mole fraction measured in the incoming air adjusts for the presence of baseline values.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________289- Log #18

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Paul Fuss, US Govt.

289-38Delete this section.

The text will be added to Section 8.2.3.1.


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Document TitleCurrent Edition

Current Cycle

Next Edition

Next Rev Cycle

Yrs Btwn Revs

Notes (Rev Cycle)

275 Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic2009 A2012 A2017 5

Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09. Cycle changed from 4 to 5 year and from F2014 in 10/11. Recv NITMAM 10/11‐ moved from F11 to A12.

259 Potential Heat of Building Materials 2008 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2007 (5) ‐Changed from A2012 to F2012

270 Smoke Obscuration Using a conical Radiant Source in a Singe Closed Chamber 2008 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2007 (5) ‐ Changed from A2012 to F2012

289 Room Fire Growth Contribution of Individual Fuel Packages 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2012 to F2012. Changed from 4 to 5 year rev cycle in 10/11.

261 Determining Resistance of Mock‐Up Upholstered Furniture material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2013 to F2012

274 Method to Evaluate Fire Performance Characteristics of Pipe Insulation 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2013 to F2012

290 Passive Protection Materials for Use on LP‐Gas Containers 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2013 to F2012

705 Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2013 to F2012

260 Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2009 F2012 2013 F2017 5 Last cycle A2008 (5) ‐ Changed from A2013 to F2012

276 Fire Test for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Combustible Building Assemblies or Above‐Deck Roofing Components 2011 F2014 2015 F2018 4

SC soliciting public input (Decision # 07‐3‐26) March 2007 ‐ (4)SC approved request to develop standard July 2007Entered F2009 cycle ‐ NITMAM 11/09

701 Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films 2010 F2014 2015 F2018 4 Last cycle F2009 (4). Changed from 5 to 4 year rev cycle in 10/11.

262 Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for use in Air‐Handling Spaces 2011 F2014 2015 F2018 4 Last cycle A06 (4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

265 Evaluating room fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on full Height Panels and Walls (Textile Room‐Corner) 2011 F2014 2015 F2018 4

Last cycle A2006 (4)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008

253 Critical Radiant Flux of floor covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 2011 F2014 2015 F2018 4 Last cycle A2005 (4) Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008. Changed from 5 to 4 year rev

cycle and F2015 in 10/11.

286 Evaluating contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth 2011 F2014 2015 F2018 4 Last cycle A2005 (4) Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008. Changed from 5 to 4 year rev cycle and from F2015 in 10/11.

285 Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior Non‐Load‐Bearing Wall Assemblies containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate‐Scale,

Multistory Test Apparatus 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5Last cycle F2011 (5)Cycle changed from A2010 August 2008 ‐ Request to withdraw from F2010 and submit ROC next available cycle 4/10. Cycle changed to F2011 7/10

252 Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5 Last cycle A2007 ( 5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09. Changed from 4 to 5 year rev cycle 10/11

257 Window and Glass Block Assemblies 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5 Last cycle A2006 (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

268 Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies using a Radiant heat Energy Source (Exterior Walls – Radiant Heat Test) 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5

Last cycle A2006 (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

269 Toxic Potency Data for Modeling 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5 Last cycle A2006. (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

287 Measurement of Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA) 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5 Last cycle A06 (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09

288 Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance‐Rated Floor Systems 2012 F2016 2017 F2021 5 Last cycle A06 (5) ‐ Cycle changed from A2011 to F2011 8/09. Changed from 4 to 5 year rev

cycle in 10/11.

251 W Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn F2010

271 W Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn F2011

NFPA Fire Test Documents – Revision Cycles (4/11)

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255 W Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Tunnel Test) W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn F2009

256 W Roof Coverings W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2008

258 W Smoke Generation of Solid Materials W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2006

272 W Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Upholstered Furniture Components orComposites and Mattresses Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

W N/A N/A N/A N/A Withdrawn A2007

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Linda J. Fuller, Manager Codes and Standards Administration

November 4, 2011 William E. Fitch Phyrefish Enterprises, Inc. 31 E. 5th Streets, Suite 3815 Miami, FL 33131-2528 Dear Mr. Fitch: I am transmitting to you herewith the following action of the Standards Council (October 17-18, 2011):

The Council considered the request of William Fitch, past Chair of the Fire Tests Technical Committee (TC) that NFPA consider the establishment of a new document as a screening fire test standard for textiles based on the small scale test method. After review of all the material before them, the Council denied the request for a new document. The Council noted that if the Technical Committee wishes to integrate this into NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, they may do it within the normal document revision process.

Very truly yours,

Linda Fuller, Manager Codes and Standards Administration c: R. Solomon, T. Golinveaux, D. Baio, C. Cronin TC Fire Tests (FIZ-AAA) 11-10-14

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