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Public Input No. 210-NFPA 72-2016 [ Global Input ]

Rewrite the "Exception" text throughout NFPA 72 and replace with standard subsection text.

Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Public Input

NFPA 72 contains numerous sections that are written with "Exception" text. This is inconsistent the direction provided in the Manual of Style and should be corrected. Differing types of style that are inconsistent with the MOS create confusion as the proper application of the code by the end user.

As an example, 10.4.4 is currently written with an "exception" as follows:

"10.4.4* In areas that are not continuously occupied, automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at that location.Exception: Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, automatic heat detection shall be permitted."

This section could easily be rewritten to be consistent with the MOS in the following manner with the exception becoming core text in a subsection modifying 10.4.4:

10.4.4* In areas that are not continuously occupied, automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at that location.10.4.4.1 Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, automatic heat detection shall be permitted.

The above is just one example but applies throughout to all "exception" text in NFPA 72.

Submitter Information Verification

Submitter Full Name: Anthony ApfelbeckOrganization: Altamonte Springs Building/Fire Safety DivisionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu May 19 08:52:10 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5036-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-ECS recommends to the Correlating Committee that the exceptions be removed from the

document. SIG-ECS has made first revisions in chapter 24 accordingly.

SIG-FUN refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN recommends that all exceptions mustbe rewritten in positive language per the Manual of Style.

SIG-HOU refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee SIG-HOU revised all exception language tocomply with the intent of this Public Input and the Manual of Style. See First Revisions in Chapter 29.

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SIG-IDS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee See FR’s 2004, 2005, and 2006 which removeexception language to comply with the Manual of Style. SIG-IDS retains the exception language inSection 17.7.6.3.1.

SIG-NAS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends that PI 210 be resolvedbecause there was no specific code language proposed. SIG-NAS prefers to maintain the currentexceptions.

SIG-PRO refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO eliminates specific exceptions tocomply with manual of style. Some exceptions cannot be eliminated because they would result in asingle subsection, which is not permitted in 1.8 of the Manual of Style.

SIG-PRS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRS agrees with the CorrelatingCommittee to remove exemptions throughout Chapter 27. SIG-PRS removed every exception inChapter 27 by creating a first revision at each instance.

SIG-SSS refers PI 210 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS did not delete the exceptions inChapter 26. There are 11 exceptions in the chapter and none in the annex. A task group studiedthese exceptions and determined that their elimination would not improve the readability or clarity ofthe Code.


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Replace the terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP through the document (including alldiagrams) with the terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU respectively.


The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP are not defined in the code. The terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU are defined in section 3.3.100*


Submitter Full Name: Daniel GauvinOrganization: Tyco Fire Suppression and Building ProductsStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Jun 13 09:10:07 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5009-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-FUN refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN recommends that the terms fire alarm

control panel and FACP, be replaced with fire alarm control unit and FACU, respectively.

SIG-HOU refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees with the intent of this PI, butalready uses the term “Fire Alarm Control Unit” throughout Chapter 29.

SIG-IDS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS has reviewed Chapter 17 and there areno conflicts concerning replacement of these terms.

SIG-NAS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends that PI 335 be resolvedbecause there was no specific code language proposed. FACP/FACU do not appear in Chapter 18.FACP/FACU are not limited to NFPA 72. They appear in at least four other standards. SIG-NASrecommends a term that is more encompassing by replacing FACP and FACU with FASCU (firealarm and signaling control unit) or a similar term that denotes a broader scope of coverage.

SIG-PRO refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRO agrees to replace the terms FireAlarm Control Panel and FACP throughout the document (including all diagrams) with the terms FireAlarm Control Unit and FACU respectively. The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACP are notdefined in the Code. The terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU are defined in section 3.3.100*

SIG-PRS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. The terms Fire Alarm Control Panel and FACPare not defined in the code. The terms Fire Alarm Control Unit and FACU are defined in section3.3.100* SIG-PRS agrees that this change should be made.

SIG-SSS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. The terms “Fire Alarm Control Panel” and“FACP” have been commonly used throughout the industry for many years. SIG-SSS does notperceive a problem with users of the code understanding the meaning of the terms, as they aregenerally interchangeable.


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SIG-TMS refers PI 335 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS wishes to resolve this Public Input asthe requested changes have already been made to Chapter 14 and there are no instances of thislanguage in Annex D or Annex G.


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Add a new Annex as follows:

X.1 Guideline Summary. How public emergency response organizationsrespond to carbon monoxide (CO) incident calls is

essential for the safety of the building occupants and the emergency

responders. One reference that can be helpful to emergency

responders is the Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC) Guidelines for Fire and other Emergency First Response Personnel.

This guide is designed to help emergency responders to act

quickly and effectively when they receive a call concerning CO

poisoning. The guide contains basic information needed when

responding to a CO incident and provides procedures for:

(1) Dispatchers answering a call

(2) Incident reporting forms to help emergency responders

identify the elevated source of carbon monoxide, the

level of care needed by occupants, and when it is safe for

occupants to return to the building

(3) Advice and actions to give building occupants

The CPSC guide is available for download at www.cpsc.gov/

PageFiles/117067/coguide.pdf.


:Product of 72-720 task group


Submitter Full Name: Art BlackOrganization: Carmel Fire ProtectionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Sun Jun 19 12:50:38 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5037-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 355 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU advises this material is outside of the

scope of Chapter 29.

SIG-IDS refers PI 355 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-IDS advises this material is outside of thescope of Chapter 17.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that the value 0.0375 lumens/ft2 Isused the metric equivalent shall be 0.4036 lumens/m2


This Task Group was established to provide conversion values from inch-pound units to Metric units in a consistent manner throughout the document. This will establish a baseline value for the use of each unit of measurement to provide consistency.


Submitter FullName: Thomas Parrish

Organization: Telgian Corporation

Affilliation: NFPA SIG-AAC Metric Task Group, Tom Parrish, A. M. Fred Leber,and Jeffery G. Van KeurenStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Jun 23 11:23:21 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-2501-NFPA 72-2016Statement: The Technical Committee agrees with the metric conversions proposed in the public inputs and

makes the change.


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Change "emergency response plan" to "emergency action plan".


This proposed public input is to correlate with NFPA 101 terminology to reduce misinterpretations and confusion.


Submitter Full Name: Thomas HammerbergOrganization: Automatic Fire Alarm AssociationAffilliation: Automatic Fire Alarm AssociationStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Jun 27 09:28:00 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: Emergency response plan is a defined term in Chapter 3 and in NFPA 1600.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 29 or its annex that the value 1 1/2 inches Is usedthe metric equivalent shall be 38.0 mm.






Affilliation: NFPA SIG-AAC Metric Task Group, Tom Parrish, A. M. Fred Leber,and Jeffery G. Van KeurenStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Tue Jun 28 14:27:13 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: The value 1 ½ inches is only used once in chapter 29, with a conversion to 38 mm, which is the levelof precision intended.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that the value 1 Foot Is used themetric equivalent shall be 0.3 m







Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the following GlobalInput , Any place in the body of Chapter 24 or its annex that the value 10 inches Is used the metricequivalent shall be 254 mm.







Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of annex D that the value 10 inches Is used the metricequivalent shall be 254 mm.







Committee Statement

Resolution: The Technical Committee does not take action on this PI. There is one instance of 10 in. appearing inAnnex D and it is currently shown in inches and meters and changing this would not be consistentwith the rest of the table.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit thefollowing Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that the value 100degrees F Is used the metric equivalent shall be 38 degrees C







Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-2001-NFPA 72-2016Statement: Based on the recommendation from the Metric Values Task Group, SIG-IDS is correlating the metric

value of 100 degrees F to be 38 degrees C.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit thefollowing Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that the value 15feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 4.6 m







Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that the value 16 feet Is used themetric equivalent shall be 4.9 m







Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that the value 16.5 feet Is used themetric equivalent shall be 5.0 m







Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit the followingGlobal Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 27 or its annex that the value 18 inches Is used themetric equivalent shall be 460 mm







Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-5029-NFPA 72-2016Statement: The SIG-PRS Technical Committee changes all instances of “18 inches” or “18 in.” in Chapter 27 of

NFPA 72 to have the metric equivalent of 460 millimeters. This is a recommendation from theCorrelating Committee and done in order to achieve consistency throughout the Code


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit thefollowing Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 12 or its annex that the value 20feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 6.1 m







Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5030-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-PRS refers this to the Correlating Committee. This Global Input does not fall under the scope of

the SIG-PRS Technical Committee.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 18 or its annex that thevalue 20 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 6.1 m







Committee Statement


makes the change.


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Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 24 inches Is used the metric equivalent shall be 610 mm







Committee Statement


value of 24 inches to be 610 mm.


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Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submit thefollowing Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 24 or its annex that the value 28inches Is used the metric equivalent shall be 711 mm.







Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-3050-NFPA 72-2016Statement: The Technical Committee revises the text to establish an accurate baseline metric value and for

consistency throughout the document.


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Committee Statement


value of 3 inches to be 76 mm.

It is the opinion of the SIG-IDS Technical Committee that the correct conversion is 76 mm rather thanthe 75 mm proposed by PI 583.


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Committee Statement

Resolution: There are no instances of 3 in. in Chapter 14 or associated annex material.


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Committee Statement


makes the change.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue

300 ft/min. Is used the metric equivalent shall be 1.5 m / sec.







Committee Statement

Resolution: SIG-IDS has reviewed Chapter 17 and have no 300 ft/min metric equivalent conflicts that need to bechanged.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 24 or its annex that thevalue 36 inches or 3 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 910 mm







Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 36 inches or 3 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 910 mm







Committee Statement

Resolution: SIG-IDS has reviewed Chapter 17 and have no 36 inch or 3 feet metric equivalent conflicts that needto be changed.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 5 Feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 1.5 m






Affilliation: NFPA SIG-AAC Metric Task Group, Tom Parrish, A. M. Fred Leber,and Jeffery G. Van KeurenStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 11:16:34 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-5028-NFPA 72-2016Statement: This Task Group was established to provide conversion values from inch-pound units to Metric units

in a consistent manner throughout the document. This will establish a baseline value for the use ofeach unit of measurement to provide consistency.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 24 or its annex that thevalue 40 inches Is used the metric equivalent shall be 1.02 m







Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 400 square feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 40 squared meters







Committee Statement

Resolution: SIG-IDS has reviewed the use of 400 sq. ft. in Figure 17.7.6.3.3.2 and will keep the more accurateconversion factor as shown in the figure.


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Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapters 18, 26, 29 or itsannexes that the value 50 feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 15.2 m







Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5020-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU refers to FR 1501.

SIG-NAS refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-NAS recommends creating a first revisionbased on PI 692 and agrees with the metric conversions proposed in the public input.

SIG-SSS refers PI 692 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS updated the conversion of 50 ft insection A.26.4.6.4 in FR 4022.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 500 square feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 46 square meters







Committee Statement



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Committee Statement


makes the change.


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Committee Statement


makes the changes.


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The NFPA 72 Correlating Committee Task Group on Metric Values would like to submitthe following Global Input , Any place in the body of Chapter 17 or its annex that thevalue 900 square feet Is used the metric equivalent shall be 84 square meters







Committee Statement



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Any place in Chapters 10, and 14 and the related annex that Two-Way Radio CommunicationsEnhancement Systems are referenced they should be deleted as the requirents for these systemshas beed transferred to NFPA 1221.


The requirements for these systems have been deleted from this document and have been transferred to NFPA 1221.


Submitter Full Name: Thomas ParrishOrganization: Telgian CorporationStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 15:02:10 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5016-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-FUN refers PI 713 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN reviewed Chapter 10 and the term

“Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems” does not appear in that Chapter.

SIG-TMS refers PI 713 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS does not put forward any revisions asspecified in this PI as the stated revisions have already taken place in Chapter 14 and there are noinstances in the related Annex sections that require this revision.


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As applicable in the body of the code as well as any related annexes, all references to NFPA 70, TheNational Electrical Code, should be made to the entire document instead of a specific article unlesstechnically required.


Referencing a specific article in the NEC can lead to confusion and potential enforcement issues. For example many times only Article 760 is referenced leading some to believe that is the only part of the NEC that applies and not following or acknowledging the charging requirements established in Article 90-.



Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5039-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-FUN refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-FUN moved to resolve this global input

with the statement that no additional or revised text is suggested by the submitter. There areinstances within NFPA 72 where reference to a specific article of NFPA 70 is appropriate. The currentmethod of reference is also utilized by many other codes and standards.

SIG-HOU refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU refers this to the CorrelatingCommittee. The NEC is a large document, and referencing specific sections of the NEC is moreuseful to the user than referencing the entire code.

SIG-PRO refers this to the Correlating Committee. References to a document in its entirety suggeststhat all requirements of the document would apply to the application. Section 90.3 of the NEC definesthe code arrangement. Chapters 1 – 4 apply generally and Chapters 5 – 7 modify the general rules inChapters 1 – 4. Referencing the entire NEC may be inappropriate where wiring is a specific method(such as optical fiber cable) and other general rules would not apply; or where the wiring is only forfire alarm systems. When the wiring may be part of another system, such as HVAC control wiring, ageneral reference to the document is more appropriate. The references to the NEC in Chapters 12,21 and 23 were reviewed and are appropriately referenced.

SIG-PRS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-PRS does not agree that this changeshould be made. This change is too broad and not applicable in every situation.

SIG-SSS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-SSS advises Chapter 26 does not containany references to specific sections of NFPA 70.

SIG-TMS refers PI 720 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-TMS does not take action on this PublicInput because there are no references of the NEC in Chapter 14 or any associated annex material.


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I would like to see the next version of NFPA 72 contain an Annex that provides information such as:

1) Sample fire alarm system calculations

a) Series resistance

b) Parallel resistance

c) Voltage drop

e) Circuit current

f) Battery calculations

g) Conduit fill calculations

h) etc.

2) Ohm's laws

3) Inverse square law

4) dB loss / attentuation calculations


Providing an informational annex with calculation examples will help both authorities having jurisdiction and system designers use the same methodology.


Submitter Full Name: Lynn NielsonOrganization: City Of HendersonAffilliation: SelfStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 16:20:07 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: The submitter has not provided new text as required by The Regulations Governing the Developmentof NFPA Standards paragraph 4.3.4.1(C).


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Public Input No. 166-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 1.1.1 ]

1.1.1

NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance offire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, firewarning equipment, carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment, and emergency communicationssystems (ECS), and their components.


This is a product of the 72/720 consolidation task group consisting of Art Black, Shane Clary and Tom Norton.


Submitter Full Name: Art BlackOrganization: Carmel Fire ProtectionStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Apr 28 09:34:35 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-1004-NFPA 72-2016Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720.


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Public Input No. 167-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 1.1.2 ]

1.1.3 For the purposes of carbon monoxide detection, this standard is primarily concerned with lifesafety, not property protection.


This is a product of the 72/720 consolidation task group.



Committee Statement



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1.2.1

The purpose of this Code is to define the means of signal initiation, transmission, notification, andannunciation; the levels of performance; and the reliability of the various types of fire alarm systems,supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire and carbon monoxidedetection and warning equipment, emergency communications systems, and their components.


This is a product of the 72/720 consolidation task group.



Committee Statement



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1.3.1

Alarm systems shall be classified as follows:

(1) Fire alarm systems

(2) Household fire alarm systems

(3) Protected premises (local) fire alarm systems

(4) Supervising station alarm systems

(5) Central station (service) alarm systems

(6) Remote supervising station alarm systems

(7) Proprietary supervising station alarm systems

(8) Public emergency alarm reporting systems

(9) Auxiliary alarm systems — local energy type

(10) Auxiliary alarm systems — shunt type

(11) Carbon monoxide detection equipment and systems

(12) (a) Single and multiple station carbon monoxide alarms (b) Carbon monoxide detectors and theirrelated systems and components


This is a product of the 72/720 consolidation task group



Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-1007-NFPA 72-2016Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. The Technical Committee revisies the code to

include the hyphen when “type” is included as part of the descriptive compound noun to tie the phrasetogether.

Revise “shunt type” and "energy type" to be hyphenated to link the descriptive compound nountogether.


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1.3.1

Alarm systems shall be classified as follows:

(1) Fire alarm systems

(2) Household fire alarm systems

(3) Protected premises (local) fire alarm systems

(4) Supervising station alarm systems

(5) Central station (service) alarm systems

(6) Remote supervising station alarm systems

(7) Proprietary supervising station alarm systems

(8) Public emergency alarm reporting systems

(9) Auxiliary alarm systems — local energy - type

(10) Auxiliary alarm systems — shunt - type


A Correlating Committee task group on language/terms reviewed the language of the Code for consistency and grammar.

Both the “local energy-type” and “local energy type” terms are used in the Code. The former has historically (past editions a least to 1979) been used most extensively when including the “type” phrase. Recommend revising the code to include the hyphen when “type” is included as part of the descriptive compound noun to tie the phrase together.

Revise “shunt type” to be hyphenated to link the descriptive compound noun together.


Submitter Full Name: Lawrence ShudakOrganization: UL LLCStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 07:43:41 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-1007-NFPA 72-2016Statement: This incorporates information formerly in NFPA 720. The Technical Committee revisies the code to

include the hyphen when “type” is included as part of the descriptive compound noun to tie the phrasetogether.


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Revise “shunt type” and "energy type" to be hyphenated to link the descriptive compound nountogether.


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1.3.2

Emergency communications systems shall be classified as follows:

(1) One-way emergency communications systems

(2) Distributed recipient mass notification systems

(3) In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communications systems

(4) In-building mass notification systems

(5) Wide - area mass notification systems

(6) Two-way emergency communications systems

(7) In-building emergency communications systems


A Correlating Committee task group on language/terms reviewed the language of the Code for consistency and grammar.

Editorial revision to align with the common usage elsewhere in the Code regarding hyphenating "wide-area."


Submitter Full Name: Lawrence ShudakOrganization: UL LLCStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 14:14:31 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: FR-1008-NFPA 72-2016Statement: The Technical Committee makes an editorial revision to align with the common usage elsewhere in

the Code regarding hyphenating "wide-area."


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Public Input No. 722-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 1.3.4 ]

Chapter Applicability

The requirements of Chapters 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23,

24, 26, and 27 shall apply unless otherwise noted in the specific chapter.

Chapter 29 is designed to stand alone unless it specifically refernces an earlier chapter.


Establishes a statement similar to the charging statement of NEC article 90. This also allows for the deletion of a section of each chapter stating that every other chapter of the book applies. This can be confusing and also eliminates a potential correlation issue.

for example 7.1.6 The requirements of Chapters 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23,24, 26, and 27 shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter.

this statement could be eliminated in each chapter.

Related Public Inputs for This Document

Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 724-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 7.1.6]Public Input No. 727-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 10.1.2]Public Input No. 728-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 17.1.3]Public Input No. 729-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 18.1.6]Public Input No. 730-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 21.1.1]Public Input No. 731-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 23.1.2]Public Input No. 732-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 24.1.3]Public Input No. 734-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 26.1.2]Public Input No. 737-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 29.1.3]



Committee Statement

Resolution: The Technical Committee refers to the Correlating Committee to forward to SIG-FUN.


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Public Input No. 2-NFPA 72-2015 [ Chapter 2 ]

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this Code and shall beconsidered part of the requirements of this document.

2.2 NFPA Publications.

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,2014 edition.

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2015edition.

NFPA 70® , National Electrical Code®, 2014 edition.

NFPA 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, 2016 edition.

NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2015 edition.

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2015 edition.

NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention, 2015 edition.

NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2015edition.

NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2014 edition.

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services CommunicationsSystems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 1600® , Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, 2013edition.

NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, 2015 edition.

2.3 Other Publications.


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2.3.1 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures.(Superseded by ASCE 7)

ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed 2006. (Superseded by ANSI/ASAS1.4 Part 3)

ANSI /ASA S1.4 Part 3/IEC 61672-3, Electroacoustics-Sound Level Meters - Periodic Tests, 2014.

ANSI /ASA S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990, reaffirmed2008.ANSI/ 2015 .

2.3.2 ASCE Publications.

American Society Of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191.

ASCE 7-10, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010, Supplement 1 andrevised commentary, 2013.

2.3.3 ASME Publications.

ASME A17.1/CSA B44–13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators , 2013.

ANSI/IEEE

2.3.4. EIA Publications.

Electronic Industries Alliance, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3834.

EIA Tr 41.3, Telephones .

2.3.5. IEEE Publications.

IEEE, 449 and 501 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854-4141.

IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code ,

2007.ANSI/TIA

2016.

2.3.6. IMSA Publication.

International Municipal Signal Association, 597 Haverty Court, Suite 100, Rockledge, FL 32955 .

“IMSA Official Wire and Cable Specifications,” 2012.

2.3.7 ISO Publications.

International Organization for Standardization, ISO Central Secretariat, Chemen de Blandonnet 8, CP401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva Switzerland .

ISO 7731, Danger signals for public and work places — Auditory danger signals , 2003.

2.3.8 Telcordia Publications.

Telcordia Technologies, One Telcordia Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

GR-506-CORE, LATA Switching Systems Generic Requirements: Signaling for Analog Interface, 2006.

GR-909-CORE, Fiber in the Loop Systems Generic Requirements, 2004.


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2.3.9. TIA Publications.

Telecommunications Industry Association, 1320 North Courthouse Road, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22201.

TIA -568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard , June 2008 , Addendum 1, 2011 .

ANSI/

2.3.10. UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratory, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms ,

6th

8 th edition,

2006, revised 2012

2015 .

ANSI/

UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems , 6th edition, 2009.

ANSI/

UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services ,

7th

8 th edition,

2008

2014 , revised

2013

2015 .

ANSI/

UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems ,

9th

10 th edition,

2003, revised 2012

2014 .

ANSI/

UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units ,

5th

6 th edition,

2000, revised 2008

2015 .

ANSI/

UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances — Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling , 4thedition, 2001, revised 2013.

ANSI/

UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of MultifamilyResidences and Hotel/Motel Rooms , 4th edition, 2006, revised 2012.

ANSI/

UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired , 3rd edition, 2002, revised 2013.


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ANSI/

UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems ,

2nd

3rd edition,

2003

2014 , revised

2012

2015 .

ANSI/

UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems , 2nd edition, 2008, revised 2011.

ANSI/

UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems , 1st edition, 2011, revised 2012.

ANSI/

UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements , 2nd edition,2007, revised

2011

2014 .

2.3. 2 EIA Publications.

Electronic Industries Alliance, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3834.

EIA Tr 41.3, Telephones .

2.3.3 IMSA Publication.

International Municipal Signal Association, 165 East Union Street, Newark, NY 14513-0539.

“IMSA Official Wire and Cable Specifications,” 2012.

2.3.4 ISO Publications.

International Organization for Standardization, 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211Geneva 20, Switzerland.

ISO 7731, Danger signals for public and work places — Auditory danger signals , 2003 (reconfirmed2009).

2.3.5 Telcordia Publications.

Telcordia Technologies, One Telcordia Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

GR-506-CORE, LATA Switching Systems Generic Requirements: Signaling for Analog Interface, 2006.

GR-909-CORE, Fiber in the Loop Systems Generic Requirements, 2004.

2.3.6 11. Other Publications.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.


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2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.

NFPA 70® , National Electrical Code®, 2014 edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2015 edition.

NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing,and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, 2013 edition.

NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2015edition.

NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services CommunicationsSystems, 2016 edition.

NFPA 5000® , Building Construction and Safety Code®, 2015 edition.


Referenced current SDO names, addresses, standard names, numbers, and editions.


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 3-NFPA 72-2015 [Chapter H]


Submitter Full Name: Aaron AdamczykOrganization: [ Not Specified ]Street Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Mon Dec 21 17:16:12 EST 2015

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5001-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-ECS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 2. SIG-ECS recommends that PIs 664,

552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in thedocument.

SIG-FUN approves of the updating of the reference titles and editions as well as the reorganization ofChapter 2.

This Public Input appears to remove and add various standards, some of which are not applicable toChapter 29. SIG-HOU agrees that dates of referenced standards should be updated to the mostrecent published edition and requests that the Correlating Committee direct this to the appropriateTechnical Committee.

This Public Input appears to remove and add various standards, some of which are not applicable toChapter 17. SIG-IDS agrees that dates of referenced standards should be updated to the most recentpublished edition.

SIG-NAS recommends creating a first revision based on PI 2. SIG-NAS recommends that PIs 664,552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications should be left in their current location in thedocument.


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SIG-PRO recommends creating a first revision. The reference to ASME A17.1 might not be an ANSIdocument.

SIG-PRS reviewed this and thought all of the changes were appropriate.

SIG-SSS refers PI 2 to the Correlating Committee. The proposed updates to reference titles, editions,and publisher information in Chapter 2 are outside the scope of SIG-SSS.

SIG-TMS makes changes in Chapter 2 to reference current SDO names, addresses, standardnames, numbers, and editions.


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Public Input No. 115-NFPA 72-2016 [ Section No. 2.1 ]

2.1 General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this Code and shall shouldbe considered part of the requirements of this document.


The use of shall mandate the designer to review and incorporate all the reference standards which seems impractical because there are a lot of them.The other option is to include specific sections from these standards.


Submitter Full Name: Sonny DelaOrganization: Nestle UsaStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Mar 31 14:12:53 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: Documents referenced in Chapter 2 are mandatory references and “shall” is the appropriate term.


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Public Input No. 138-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 2.3 ]

IEEE Standards2.3.2 IEEE Standards Association Publications . Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 3

Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5997

IEEE Std TM 485, Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications,2010 .

IEEE Std TM 1106, Recommended Practice for Installation, Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement ofVented Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for Stationary Applications, 2005


Add new IEEE Standards Association publications to Chapter 2, Referenced Publications as 2.3.3 and renumber existing 2.3.3 through 2.3.6 as 2.3.4. through 2.3.7

Basis: Added references to IEEE standards for stationary battery applications that appear in body of the Code.

This PI addresses the SIG-TMS Battery Task Group recommendations concerning the battery test methods of Item 9 and other necessary changes within NFPA 72 in support of these recommendations. The recommendations are made with support from the IEEE Stationary Battery Committee project team dedicated to this effort and are based on battery manufacturer’s specifications, IEEE standards, and studies performed by various entities including the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), North American Electric Research Corporation (NERC), and Albercorp. Task Group 1 - Battery Testing: Herb Hurst (Chair), Scott Carlson, Richard Carter, Lou Chavez, Vic Humm, James Lugar, Stan Maciaszek


Related Input RelationshipPublic Input No. 131-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 14.3.1]Public Input No. 133-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 14.4.3.2]Public Input No. 134-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 14.4.3.2]Public Input No. 135-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 14.4.3.2]Public Input No. 136-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after A.14.4.3.2]Public Input No. 134-NFPA 72-2016 [Section No. 14.4.3.2]Public Input No. 139-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 3.3.30]Public Input No. 140-NFPA 72-2016 [New Section after 3.3.38.4]


Submitter Full Name: Herbert HurstOrganization: Savannah River Nuclear SolutioStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Apr 21 13:17:50 EDT 2016

Committee Statement


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Resolution: FR-4503-NFPA 72-2016Statement: The Technical Committee adds IEEE references in Chapter 2 to correlate with their use in the

standard and to abide by the NFPA Manual of Style.


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Public Input No. 664-NFPA 72-2016 [ New Section after 2.3 ]

2.3.6 UL Publications.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. www.ul.com

ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms , 6th edition, 2006, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems , 6th edition, 2009.

ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services , 7th edition, 2008, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems , 9th edition, 2003,revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units , 5th edition, 2000, revised 2008.

ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances — Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling , 4thedition, 2001, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units ofMultifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms , 4th edition, 2006, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired , 3rd edition, 2002, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems , 2nd edition, 2003, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems , 2nd edition, 2008, revised2011.

ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems , 1st edition, 2011, revised 2012 .

ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment — Safety —Part 1: General Requirements , 2ndedition, 2007, revised 2011.


This proposal merely moves UL standards from Section 2.3.1 ANSI Publications to a new Section 2.3.6 titled UL Publications. Other NFPA codes such as NFPA 101, 13, etc. treat UL referenced standards in this same manner. The move will make it easier for code users to locate UL referenced standards. Assume existing Section 2.3.6 will be renumbered 2.3.7.

In separate public inputs we proposed updates to UL referenced standards, and introduced new referenced standards. If those changes are accepted they should be relocated to this section.

Also assume staff can delete these ANSI/UL standards are deleted from Section 2.3.1.


Submitter Full Name: Howard HopperOrganization: UL LLCStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Wed Jun 29 12:20:57 EDT 2016

Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5002-NFPA 72-2016


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Statement: SIG-ECS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications shouldbe left in their current location in the document.

SIG-NAS recommends that PIs 664, 552, and 555 be resolved and the ANSI/UL publications shouldbe left in their current location in the document.

SIG-HOU refers this to the Correlating Committee.These documents are already identified asANSI/UL publications. There is no technical reason to segment UL standards without segmenting allother organizations’ standards into their own sections as well.

The SIG-IDS Technical Committee agrees with moving all UL standards from 2.3.1 ANSI Publicationsto 2.3.6 UL Standards for ease of use. The SIG-IDS Technical Committee adds a reference to UL 38in Chapter 17 so this should also be added to the list.

SIG-PRO recommends creating a first revision. The reference to ASME A17.1 might not be an ANSIdocument.

SIG-SSS sees no value in breaking out these references from the other ANSI documents. If NFPAwants to harmonize with other standards, it is the recommendation that NFPA staff undertake thisexercise.


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2.3.1 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI A-58.1, Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures.

ANSI S1.4a, Specifications for Sound Level Meters, 1985, reaffirmed 2006.

ANSI/ASA S3.41, American National Standard Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal ,1990 Evacuation (E2) and Evacuation Signals with Relocation Instructions (ESRI), 1990 , reaffirmed 2008,revised 2015 .

ANSI/ASME A17.1/CSA B44–13, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2013.

ANSI/IEEE C2, National Electrical Safety Code, 2007.

ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard, June 2008.

ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms, 6th edition, 2006, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, 6th edition, 2009.

ANSI/UL 827, Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services, 7th edition, 2008, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 9th edition, 2003,revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 985, Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units, 5th edition, 2000, revised 2008.

ANSI/UL 1638, Visual Signaling Appliances — Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 4thedition, 2001, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 1730, Standard for Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units ofMultifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms, 4th edition, 2006, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 3rd edition, 2002, revised 2013.

ANSI/UL 1981, Central Station Automation Systems, 2nd edition, 2003, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, 2nd edition, 2008, revised2011.

ANSI/UL 2572, Mass Notification Systems, 1st edition, 2011, revised 2012.

ANSI/UL 60950, Information Technology Equipment — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements, 2ndedition, 2007, revised 2011.


Updated the referenced document.


Submitter Full Name: Vince BaclawskiOrganization: NemaStreet Address:City:State:Zip:Submittal Date: Thu Apr 07 13:31:58 EDT 2016


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Committee Statement

Resolution: CI-5015-NFPA 72-2016Statement: SIG-HOU refers PI 117 to the Correlating Committee. SIG-HOU agrees with updating the referenced

document.

SIG-TMS wishes to resolve this Public Input because this is not within our purview to revise thereference, as it doesn't affect SIG-TMS. SIG-TMS refers PI 117 to the Correlating Committee.

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